भक्ति गेंद चौगान की , भावे कोई ले जाय। कह कबीर कुछ भेद नाहिं , कहां रंक कहां राय॥ 60॥
— Kabir
Meaning
The ball of devotion, played on the grounds of Chowgan, who can take it away? Shayar Kabir says there is no secret, neither beggar nor noble.
Explanation
This couplet beautifully explains that true devotion (Bhakti) transcends all social boundaries. The metaphor of the 'ball of devotion' and the 'grounds of Chowgan' suggests something universal and uncontainable. Kabir suggests that devotion is not a secret reserved for the elite; it is freely available to everyone. His unique perspective dismantles the rigid lines between the beggar (ranc) and the noble (rai), asserting that in the eyes of the divine, all are equal.
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