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सुमिरण की सुधि यौं करो, ज्‍यौं गागर पनिहारि। हालै डोलै सुरति में, कहैं कबीर विचारि।।७८१।।

Rememberance should be done like a water-carrier with a pitcher. The mind should constantly remain in that remembrance, says Kabir.

पूंजि मेरी राम है, जाते सदा निहाल। कबीर गरजे पुरुष बल, चोरी करै न काल।।७८२।।

My wealth is Ram, who is always prosperous. Kabir roars like a strong man; time cannot steal from him.

जाकी गांठी राम है, ताके हैं सब सिद्धि। कर जोड़ी ठाढ़ी सबै, अष्‍ट सिद्धि नव निद्धि।।७८३।।

One who has Ram in his heart, all achievements are his. With folded hands, he possesses all the eight and nine siddhis.

आदि नाम पारस अहै, मन है मैला लोह। परसत ही कंचन भया, छूटा बन्‍धन मोह।।७८४।।

The primal name is like the philosopher's stone, the mind is impure iron. Upon its touch, it becomes gold, and the bonds of illusion are broken.

लूटि सके तो लूटि ले, राम नाम की लूट। फिर पाछे पछताहुगे, प्राण जाहिंगे छूट।।७८५।।

Steal if you can, steal the loot of Ram's name. In the end, you will regret; the soul will be liberated.

माला मेरै कह भयो, हिरदा गांठि न खोय। गुरु चरनन चित राखिये, तो अमरापुर जोय।।७८६।।

What use is the rosary to me if the heart is not free of knots? Keep the mind fixed on the Guru's feet, and you will attain the immortal abode.

कबीर आपन राम कहि, औरन राम कहाय। जा मुख राम न नीसरै, ता मुख राम कहाय।।७८७।।

Kabir says, call it your own Ram, and others call it Ram as well. If Ram does not appear on the lips, then what is the use of that mouth calling Ram?

राम नाम जाना नहीं, लागी मोटी खोर। काया हांड़ी काठ की, ना वह चढ़े बहोर।।७८८।।

If one does not know the name of Ram, it is like having a heavy load. The body is a clay pot, it will not rise again.

अस औरसर नहिं पाइहो, धरो राम कड़‍िहार। भौ सागर तरि जाव जब, पलक न लागे बार।।७८९।।

There is no other way to cross, hold onto the Ram's name firmly. When you cross the ocean of worldly life, not even a moment will be wasted.

कबीर हरि के नाम में, सुरति रहै करतार। ता मुख से मोती झरे, हीरा अनंत अपार।।७९०।।

Kabir says, in the name of Hari, the consciousness remains on the Creator. From that mouth, pearls and infinite diamonds flow.

कोटि करम कटि पलक में, रंचन आवै राम। जुग अनेक जो पुन्‍य करु, नहिं राम बिनु ठाम।।७९१।।

Countless actions are cut away in a moment if Ram is attained. Even if countless eons of merit are accumulated, nothing is attained without Ram.

दुख में सुमिरन सब करै, सुख में करै न कोय। जो सुख में सुमिरन कर, तो दुख काहे को होय।।७९२।।

Everyone remembers in sorrow, but no one does in happiness. If one remembers in happiness, then why would sorrow exist?

सुमिरन तू घट में करै, घट ही में करतार। घट ही भीतर पाइये, सुरति शब्‍द भण्‍डार।।७९३।।

Rememberance should be done within the vessel (body), for the Creator is in the vessel itself. Inside this vessel, you will find the treasure of consciousness and the word.

थोड़ा सुमिरन बहुत सुख, जो करि जानै कोय। हरदी लग न फिटकरी, चोखा ही रंग होय।।७९४।।

A little remembrance brings great happiness if one truly understands. Turmeric alone is not enough; it is the purity that determines the color.

तू तू करता तू भया, तुझ में रहा समाय। तुझ मांहि मन मिलि रहा, अब कहुं अनत न जाय।।७९५।।

You are, you do, you become; you reside within yourself. The mind merges with you; now there is no end to it.

जहां प्रेम तह नेम नहीं, तहां न बुधि व्‍यवहार। प्रेम मगन जब मन भया, कौन गिनै तिथि वार।।७९६।।

Where there is love, there are no rules; where there is no understanding or behavior. When the mind is immersed in love, who counts the days and dates?

अधिक सनेही माछरी, दूजा अलप सनेह। जबही जलते बीछुरै, तबही त्‍यागै देह।।७९७।।

The fish with more love is more attached, while the other has less affection. When it is burning in water, it abandons the body.

प्रेम बिकाता मैं सुना, माथा साटै हाट। पूछत बिलम न कीजिये, तब छिन दीजै काट।।७९८।।

I have heard that love is sold, and heads are placed at the market. Do not delay in asking; when the moment is gone, it is cut off.

नाम रसायन प्रेम रस, पीवत अधिक रसाल। कबीर पीवन दुर्लभ है, मांगै शीश कमाल।।७९९।।

The essence of the name is the nectar of love; drinking it makes one feel more delightful. Kabir says drinking this nectar is rare; it requires the offering of one's head.

प्रेम पांवरी पहिरि के, धीरज कज्‍जल देह। शील सिंदूर भराय के, तब पिय का सुख लेय।।८००।।

Wear the garment of love, and patience will be the eyeliner for the body. When adorned with the vermilion of virtue, then enjoy the happiness of the beloved.