मैं अपराधी जन्म का , नख-सिख भरा विकार। तुम दाता दु:ख भंजना , मेरी करो सम्हार॥
— Kabir
Meaning

I am a sin of birth, flawed in every part. You are the giver of sorrow; please destroy my heart.

Explanation

This couplet is a powerful meditation on human humility and flawed existence. Kabir acknowledges that life itself, the very act of birth, is inherently flawed and stained with sin. The most profound irony lies in addressing the Divine as the 'giver of sorrow,' recognizing that our suffering comes from the same source that might grant salvation. It is a deeply emotional plea, accepting our impurity while desperately seeking divine grace and release.

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