God · ईश्वर (ishvar)

बलिहारी गुरु आपनो, घड़ी-घड़ी सौ-सौ बार। मानुष से देवत किया, करत न लागी बार।।१।।

I bow to my Guru a hundred times every moment. He transformed me from a mere human into a divine being effortlessly.

कबीरा ते नर अंध हैं, गुरु को कहते और। हरि रूठे गुरु ठौर है, गुरु रुठे नहीं ठौर।।६।।

Kabir says, those who consider someone other than the Guru as their guide are blind. If God gets upset, the Guru is there as a refuge, but if the Guru gets upset, there is no refuge.

आए हैं सो जाएंगे, राजा रंक फकीर। एक सिंहासन चढ़ चले, एक बँधे जात जंजीर।।१३।।

Those who have come will leave, whether they are kings, paupers, or saints. Some leave in grandeur on thrones, while others leave in chains.

दस द्वारे का पिंजरा, ता में पंछी का कौन। रहे को अचरज है, गए अचम्भा कौन।।१९।।

The body is like a cage with ten doors, where the soul resides. It is surprising when it stays, and more surprising when it leaves.

सोया साधु जगाइए, करे नाम का जाप। ये तीनों सोए भले, साकत, सिंह, और साँप।।२३।।

Wake up a sleeping saint to chant the name of God. But let these three sleep: the worldly, the lion, and the snake.

हद चाले सो मानव, बेहद चले सो साध। हद-बेहद दोनों तजे, ताको भाव अगाध।।२८।।

A person who follows the rules is human; one who transcends them is a sage. The one who forsakes both boundaries and boundlessness is immersed in divine love.

सुमिरन से मन लाइए, जैसे पानी बिन मीन। प्राण तजे पल बिसरे, कहे कबीर दीन।।३२।।

Focus your mind on remembrance (of God), like a fish that cannot live without water. Without such devotion, life is meaningless, says Kabir.

कहना सो कह दिया, अब कुछ कहा न जाय। एक रहा, दूजा गया, दरिया लहर समाय।।३४।।

I have said what was to be said, now nothing more can be spoken. One (life) remains, the other has merged into the waves of the river.

साधु ऐसा चहिए, जैसा सूप सुभाय। सार-सार को गहि रहे, थोथ देइ उड़ाय।।३९।।

A saint should be like a sieve, which retains the essence and lets go of the chaff.

सुमिरन में मन लाइए, जैसे नाद कुरंग। कहैं कबीर, बिसरे नहीं, प्राण तजै तहि संग।।४२।।

Focus your mind on remembrance, like a deer chasing the sound. Kabir says one who does not forget it, even when giving up life, is the true devotee.

सुमरित सुरत जगाय कर, मुख से कछु न बोल। बाहर का पट बंद कर, अंदर का पट खोल।।४३।।

Awaken your awareness through remembrance, and speak not a word from your mouth. Close the door of the external and open the door of the inner self.

छीर-रूप सतनाम है, नीर-रूप व्यवहार। हंस-रूप कोइ साधु है, सत का छाननहार।।४४।।

The essence of truth is like milk, while the worldly actions are like water. A true saint is like a swan who separates the milk from water.

ज्यों तिल मांहि तेल है, ज्यों चकमक में आग। तेरा सांई तुझ में है, बस जाग सके तो जाग।।४५।।

Just as oil is in sesame seeds and fire is in flint, your Lord resides within you. Wake up if you can.

दया कौन पर कीजिए, का पर निर्दय होय। सांई के सब जीव हैं, कीरी-कुंजर दोय।।५४।।

Who should you show compassion to? It should be shown to all, for all creatures are the same, be they an ant or an elephant.

काया काठी, काल घुन, जतन-जतन सो खाय। काया वैद्य ईश बस, मर्म न काहू पाय।।६०।।

The body is a wooden vessel eaten by the worms of time. Despite all efforts, it is governed by the divine, and no one understands its essence.

तेरा साँईं तुझमें, ज्यों फू़लन में बास। कस्तूरी का हिरन ज्यों, फिर-फिर ढूँढ़त घास।।६४।।

Your Lord resides within you, like the musk deer searching for musk. Like the deer searching for musk outside, you search for your Lord outside.

कबिरा, यह तन जात है, सके तो ठौर लगा। कहि सेवा कर साधु की, कहि गोविंद गुण गा।।६५।।

Kabir says, this body is transient; if possible, find a place of refuge. Serve the saints and sing the praises of the Lord.

बलिहारी वा दूध की, जामें निकसे घीव। घी साखी कबीर की, चार वेद का जीव।।६८।।

I am grateful to the milk from which ghee is obtained. The ghee is a witness to Kabir's teachings, which encompass the essence of the four Vedas.

घट का परदा खोल कर, सन्मुख दे दीदार। बाल सनेही सांइया, आवा अंत का यार।।७०।।

Unveil the cover of the vessel and witness the divine presence. The beloved Lord is always near, like a true friend in the end.

कबिरा खालिक जागिया, और न जागे कोय। जाके विषय विष भरा, दास बंदगी होय।।७१।।

Kabir says that the Creator is awake, but no one else is. Only the one who is full of worldly poison and devotion can truly awaken.

सुमिरन की सुबिझ करो, ज्यों गागर पनिहार। होले-होले सुरत में, कहैं कबीर विचार।।७३।।

Just as a water-bearer carefully handles a pitcher, keep your mind gently focused on remembrance. Kabir speaks of this understanding.

सब आए इस एक में, डाल-पात फल-फूल। कबिरा पीछा क्या करै, गह पकड़ी जब मूल।।७४।।

All are included in this one essence—leaves, twigs, fruits, and flowers. Kabir questions, what is left behind when one grasps the root?

साँई आगे साँच है, साँई साँच सुहाय। चाहे बोले केस रख, चाहे घौंट भुण्डाय।।७९।।

The truth is in the presence of the Divine; the Divine is truth and beauty. Whether one keeps long hair or shaves, it is of no consequence.

संत पुरुष की आरसी, संतन की ही देह। लखे जो चाहे अलख को, तिनहीं में लख लेह।।८२।।

The mirror of a saint is the body of saints. If you wish to see the Divine, recognize it within those saints.

साँईं ते सब होत है, बन्दे ते कछु नाहिं। राई ते पर्वत करे, पर्वत राई माहिं।।८६।।

Everything comes from the Divine; nothing comes from individuals. A mountain is made from a mustard seed, and a mustard seed is within the mountain.

हरि संगत शीतल भया, मिटी मोह की ताप। निशि-बासर सुख निधि लही, प्रगट भया हरि आप।।८९।।

Being in the company of the Divine brings tranquility, and the heat of worldly attachment fades away. The treasure of eternal joy is attained by seeking the Divine.

अपने-अपने साख की, सब ही लीनी जान। हरि की बात दुरंतरा, पूरी न कहूँ पहचान।।९२।।

Everyone has their own reputation; all are aware of it. The words of the Divine are profound; I cannot fully describe them.

एक ते जान अनंत, अन्य एक होय आय। एक सों परचे भया, एक मांहि समाय।।९९।।

From the One comes the Infinite; the other forms come later. Understanding the One reveals everything, as all originates from the One.

काया काढ़ा काल घुन, जतन-जतन सो खाय। काया बह्रा ईश बस, मर्म न काहूँ पाय।।१०६।।

The body is consumed by the worm of time, no matter how much effort you make. The body is impermanent; no one understands its essence.

कहा कियो हम आय कर, कहा करेंगे पाय। इनके भये न उतके, चाले मूल गवाय।।१०७।।

Where have we come and what will we achieve? They have not achieved anything; they lost the essence of their journey.

कबीरा लोहा एक है, गढ़ने में है फेर। ताहि का बखतर बने, ताहि की शमशेर।।१११।।

Kabir says that iron is one, but it transforms differently in the process. It can become armor or a sword depending on how it is forged.

कबीरा सोता क्या करे, जागो जपो मुरार। एक दिना है सोवना, लांबे पाँव पसार।।११३।।

What is the use of sleeping, Kabir says? Wake up and chant the name of the Divine. Sleeping is for a single day, while the journey is long.

चन्दन जैसा साधु है, सर्पहि सम संसार। वाके अग्ङ लपटा रहे, मन मे नाहिं विकार।।११९।।

The saint is like sandalwood, and the world is like a serpent. The saint remains wrapped in the divine, without any inner flaws.

जा पल दरसन साधु का, ता पल की बलिहारी। राम नाम रसना बसे, लीजै जनम सुधारि।।१२२।।

For a moment of seeing a saint, I am willing to sacrifice that moment. When the name of Ram resides on the tongue, it improves one's life.

ज्यों नैनन में पूतली, त्यों मालिक घर माहिं। मूर्ख लोग न जानिए, बहर ढ़ूंढ़त जांहि।।१२३।।

Just as a daughter is within the eyes, the master is within the house. Fools do not understand this and search outside.

जाके मुख माथा नहीं, नाहीं रूप कुरूप। पुछुप बास तें पामरा, ऐसा तत्व अनूप।।१२४।।

One who has no distinguishing features or form is unique. Such a person is beyond appearance and is of a different essence.

जल की जमी में है रोपा, अभी सींचें सौ बार। कबिरा खलक न तजे, जामे कौन वोचार।।१२५।।

In the frozen water, the seeds are sown, but they must be watered a hundred times. Kabir says, do not abandon the creation, for what will be the use of contemplation?

प्रेमभाव एक चाहिए, भेष अनेक बजाय। चाहे घर में बास कर, चाहे बन मे जाय।।१३२।।

One should have a single feeling of love, despite various appearances. Whether living at home or wandering in the forest, the feeling of love remains the same.

साहिब तेरी साहिबी, सब घट रही समाय। ज्यों मेहँदी के पात में, लाली रखी न जाय।।१४२।।

O Lord, your presence pervades all hearts. Just like the redness in the leaves of henna cannot be separated.

साँझ पड़े दिन बीतबै, चकवी दीन्ही रोय। चल चकवा वा देश को, जहाँ रैन नहिं होय।।१४३।।

As evening falls, the day passes away, and the chakvi (bird) cries. Go, chakva, to that land where there is no night.

बलिहारी गुर आपणौ, घौंहाड़ी कै बार। जिनि भानिष तैं देवता, करत न लागी बार।।१४९।।

I am devoted to my Guru, more than to the grandeur of gods. He who has received the divine light from the Guru, does not face any obstacles.

तू तू करता तू भया, मुझ में रही न हूँ। वारी फेरी बलि गई, जित देखौं तित तू।।१५४।।

You, you kept doing, and you became. I was not there within. Going around in circles, I am now lost in seeing you everywhere.

कबीरा राम रिझाइ लै, मुखि अमृत गुण गाइ। फूटा नग ज्यूं जोड़ि मन, संधे संधि मिलाइ।।१५७।।

Kabir has won over Ram by singing the nectar-like qualities of His name. Just as a pot fills up with water when it is joined to a source, the mind meets with the divine essence.

इस तन का दीवा करौ, बाती मेल्यूं जीवउं। लोही सींचो तेल ज्यूं, कब मुख देख पठिउं।।१५९।।

Make this body a lamp, and the wick is the life. Pour the oil of devotion like molten iron, and then you will see the divine face.

दीठा है तो कस कहूं, कह्मा न को पतियाइ। हरि जैसा है तैसा रहो, तू हरिष-हरिष गुण गाइ।।१६२।।

If you see Him, what can I say? No one can hold Him. Stay as He is; sing His virtues with joy.

भारी कहौं तो बहुडरौं, हलका कहूं तौ झूठ। मैं का जाणी राम कूं, नैनूं कबहूं न दीठ।।१६३।।

If I say it is heavy, then it becomes burdensome; if I say it is light, it seems false. I do not know the essence of Ram; I have never seen Him.

बुगली नीर बिटालिया, सायर चढ़या कलंक। और पखेरू पी गये, हंस न बौवे चंच।।१७६।।

The frog's water has evaporated, the lark is covered with stains. The other birds have drunk, but the swan remains unruffled.

कबीर पढ़ियो दूरि करि, पुस्तक देइ बहाइ। बावन आषिर सोधि करि, ररै मर्मे चित्त लाइ।।१८०।।

Kabir read from afar, giving the book away. One who has studied the fifty-two verses finds true essence in the heart.

पद गाएं मन हरषियां, साषी कह्मां अनंद। सो तत नांव न जाणियां, गल में पड़िया फंद।।१८२।।

The feet dance in joy, the soul rejoices in the divine. But those who do not know the essence, fall into the trap.

जैसी मुख तै नीकसै, तैसी चाले चाल। पार ब्रह्म नेड़ा रहै, पल में करै निहाल।।१८३।।

As is the outward appearance, so are the actions. The Supreme Being is near, and in a moment, one becomes fulfilled.

काजी-मुल्ला भ्रमियां, चल्या युनीं कै साथ। दिल थे दीन बिसारियां, करद लई जब हाथ।।१८४।।

The clerics and scholars wander around with their followers. They forget the essence of faith and only focus on rituals.

साईं सेती चोरियाँ, चोरा सेती गुझ। जाणैंगा रे जीवएगा, मार पड़ैगी तुझ।।१८७।।

Thieves are with the Lord, and the thief is with the thief. Know this, O soul, you will be punished for your actions.

कबीरा बन-बन मे फिरा, कारणि आपणै राम। राम सरीखे जन मिले, तिन सारे सवेरे काम।।१९१।।

Kabir wandered through the forests, seeking his own Ram. Those who met people like Ram, found all their work accomplished.

कबीरा खाई कोट कि, पानी पिवै न कोई। जाइ मिलै जब गंग से, तब गंगोदक होइ।।१९३।।

Kabir says, even if one has consumed many times the quantity of water from a well, it is not equivalent to drinking the sacred water of the Ganges.

मूरख संग न कीजिये, लोहा जलि न तिराइ। कदली-सीप-भुजगं मुख, एक बूंद तिहँ भाइ।।१९५।।

Do not associate with fools, who cannot be purified by fire. They are like the fruit of a banana, a shell, or a snake's mouth; a single drop is their worth.

सरगुन की सेवा करो, निरगुन का करो ज्ञान। निरगुन सरगुन के परे, तहीं हमारा ध्यान।।२००।।

Serve the manifest form of God, and gain knowledge of the formless. Beyond the manifest and formless, our focus should be.

घन गरजै दामिनि दमकै, बूँदैं बरसैं झर लाग गए। हर तलाब में कमल खिले, तहाँ भानु परगट भये।।२०१।।

The clouds thunder, lightning flashes, and the rain pours down. Lotuses bloom in every pond, and the sun shines brightly there.

कबीरा प्याला प्रेम का, अंतर लिया लगाय। रोम रोम में रमि रहा, और अमल क्या खाय।।२०३।।

Kabir's cup is filled with love, which he holds close. Love pervades every part of him, and what is left to consume?

प्रीतम के पतियाँ लिखूँ, जो कहुँ होय बिदेस। तन में मन में नैन में, ताको कहा सँदेस।।२०४।।

I write letters to my beloved, even if they are abroad. In body, mind, and eyes, where can I send messages to them?

काबा फिर कासी भया, राम भया रे रहीम। मोट चून मैदा भया, बैठि कबीरा जीम।।२२९।।

Kaba has become Kashi, and Ram has become Rahim. The coarse flour has turned fine, and Kabir sits to eat.

कबीर दुबिधा दूरि करि, एक अंग है लागि। यहु सीतल बहु तपति है, दोऊ कहिये आगि।।२३०।।

Kabir says, cast away doubt and focus on the One. Both cold and intense heat are forms of fire.

आपा भेटियाँ हरि मिलै, हरि मेट् या सब जाइ। अकथ कहाणी प्रेम की, कह्या न कोउ पत्याइ।।२३७।।

When one meets the self, they find Hari, and all other desires vanish. The indescribable story of love, no one can truly understand.

जिसहि न कोई विसहि तू, जिस तू तिस सब कोई। दरिगह तेरी सांइयाँ, जा मरूम कोइ होइ।।२४१।।

Those who do not admire you, admire you; those who admire you, do not.

सीतलता तब जाणियें, समिता रहै समाइ। पष छाँड़ै निरपष रहै, सबद न देष्या जाइ।।२४७।।

One should recognize coolness when tranquility is maintained. Without the touch of warmth, the words will not reach you.

भौ सागर की त्रास तेक, गुरु की पकड़ो बाँहि। गुरु बिन कौन उबारसी, भौ जल धारा माँहि।।२६२।।

To overcome the fear of the ocean of worldly troubles, hold on to the Guru's arm. Without the Guru, who can rescue one from the turbulent waters of life?

साबुन बिचारा क्या करे, गाँठे राखे मोय। जल सो अरसां नहिं, क्यों कर ऊजल होय।।२६६।।

What can the innocent soap do, it only keeps the stains? Water cannot wash away the essence; how can it be cleansed?

बिन सतगुरु उपदेश, सुर नर मुनि नहिं निस्तरे। ब्रह्मा-विष्णु, महेश और सकल जिव को गिनै।।२७२।।

Without the teachings of the true Guru, even gods, humans, and sages do not find salvation. This includes Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and all living beings.

जग सब सागर मोहिं, कहु कैसे बूड़त तेरे। गहु सतगुरु की बाहिं, जो जल थल रक्षा करै।।२७७।।

The world is like an ocean; tell me, how will you drown in it? Hold the true Guru's hand, who will protect you on land and water.

सोचे गुरु के पक्ष में, मन को दे ठहराय। चंचल से निश्चल भया, नहिं आवै नहीं जाय।।२८४।।

When one meditates on the Guru's teachings and steadies the mind, the restless becomes still, neither coming nor going.

जाका गुरु है गीरही, गिरही चेला होय। कीच-कीच के धोवते, दाग न छूटे कोय।।२८७।।

If the Guru is worldly, the disciple will also be worldly. No matter how much they try to cleanse themselves, the stains will not go away.

स्वामी सेवक होय के, मनही में मिलि जाय। चतुराई रीझै नहीं, रहिये मन के माय।।२९४।।

When the master and servant become one in mind, cleverness and pretense hold no value. Remain simple at heart.

साकट कहा न कहि चलै, सुनहा कहा न खाय। जो कौवा मठ हगि भरै, तो मठ को कहा नशाय।।३०२।।

The wicked person will not speak truthfully, and the wise will not consume what is impure. If a crow defiles a monastery, does that monastery lose its sanctity?

साकट सूकर कीकरा, तीनों की गति एक। कोटि जतन परमोघिये, तऊ न छाड़े टेक।।३०८।।

The wicked, the pig, and the thorn tree all have the same nature. Despite a million efforts, they do not change their ways.

घर में साकट स्त्री, आप कहावे दास। वो तो होगी शूकरी, वो रखवाला पास।।३११।।

If a wicked woman is in the house, she may call herself a servant, but she is actually like a pig, and the guardian is near.

कह अकाश को फेर है, कह धरती को तोल। कहा साध की जाति है, कह पारस का मोल।।३२५।।

Question the sky for its rotation, and the earth for its weight. Ask about the caste of a saint and the worth of a touchstone.

वेद थके ब्रह्मा थके, याके सेस महेस। गीता हूँ कि गत नहीं, सन्त किया परवेस।।३३०।।

The Vedas are exhausted, Brahma is tired, and Shiva is also worn out. The Gita is still incomplete, but the saints' teachings are complete.

साधु ऐसा चाहिए, जाके ज्ञान विवेक। बाहर मिलते सों मिलें, अन्तर सबसों एक।।३४१।।

A saint should be one who possesses knowledge and discernment. Though he may meet others externally, internally he is the same as all.

तन में शीतल शब्द है, बोले वचन रसाल। कहैं कबीर ता साधु को, गंजि सकै न काल।।३४५।।

Within the body, there are soothing words and the speech is pleasant. Kabir says, such a saint cannot be touched by time.

संगत कीजै साधु की, कभी न निष्फल होय। लोहा पारस परस ते, सो भी कंचन होय।।३५१।।

Association with saints is never futile. Just as iron turns to gold when touched by the philosopher's stone.

मान नहीं अपमान नहीं, ऐसे शीतल सन्त। भव सागर से पार हैं, तोरे जम के दन्त।।३५२।।

A saint who is neither honored nor dishonored is truly calm. Such a saint has crossed the ocean of worldly existence and is unaffected by the teeth of time.

दया गरीबी बन्दगी, समता शील सुभाव। येते लक्षण साधु के, कहैं कबीर सतभाव।।३५३।।

Compassion, humility, devotion, equality, and good nature—these are the qualities of a saint, says Kabir.

कबीरा संगत साधु की, नित प्रति कीर्ज जाय। दुरमति दूर बहावसी, देशी सुमति बताय।।३७८।।

Constant association with saints drives away evil thoughts and brings wisdom and good understanding.

संत कबीर गुरु के देश में, बसि जावै जो कोय। कागा ते हंसा बनै, जाति बरन कुछ खोय।।३८३।।

Whoever resides in the land of the guru of saints becomes transformed. A crow turns into a swan, and caste and varna lose their significance.

काचा सेती मति मिलै, पाका सेती बान। काचा सेती मिलत ही, है तन धन की हान।।३८५।।

One gains intellect with raw (imperfect) means and skill with mature (perfect) methods. Associating with raw means results in loss of body and wealth.

कबीर विषधर बहु मिले, मणिधर मिला न कोय। विषधर को मणिधर मिले, विष तजि अमृत होय।।३९४।।

Many poisonous creatures are encountered, but not a single gem-holder. If a poisonous snake meets a gem-holder, its poison turns to nectar.

संगत कीजै साधु की, होवे दिन-दिन हेत। साकुट काली कामली, धोते होय न सेत।।४०३।।

Associate with saints daily, and it will benefit you day by day. The blackened cloth will not get clean, even if you wash it repeatedly.

भक्ति बीज पलटै नहीं, जो जुग जाय अनन्त। ऊँच-नीच धर अवतरै, होय सन्त का अन्त।।४१०।।

The seed of devotion does not change even as ages pass endlessly. It manifests regardless of high or low status, until it reaches the saintly end.

डर करनी डर परम गुरु, डर पारस डर सार। डरत रहै सो ऊबरे, गाफिल खाई मार।।४३२।।

Fear is necessary for the supreme guru, fear of the philosopher’s stone and essence. Those who live in fear will overcome it; the careless will face punishment.

ज्ञानी होय सो मानही, बूझै शब्द हमार। कहैं कबीर सो बाँचि है, और सकल जमधार।।४३९।।

The wise accept and understand our words. Kabir says that he is beyond the entire cycle of birth and death.

बहता पानी निर्मला, बंधे सो गंदा होए। साधु जन रमता भला, दाग न लागै कोय।।४५७।।

Flowing water is pure, but water that is contained becomes dirty. The saint who wanders is virtuous, no stain attaches to him.

गगन दमामा बाजिया, पड़े निसाने घाव। खेत बुहारे सूरमा, मोहे मरण का चाव।।४५८।।

The sky reverberates with drums, but the marks of wounds remain. The field is ploughed by warriors, I yearn for death.

भीतर तो भेदा नहीं, बाहिर कथै अनेक। जो पाई भीतर लखि परै,भीतर बाहर एक।।४६०।।

Inside, there is no difference, but outside there are many. What is found inside is the same as outside.

जल में बसे कुमुदनी, चंदा बसे अकास। जैसी जिसकी भावना, सो ताही के पास।।४६१।।

The lotus dwells in the water, the moon in the sky. Each stays where it belongs according to its nature.

ज्ञानी भूले ज्ञान कथि, निकट रहा निज रूप। बाहिर खोजै बापुरै, भीतर वस्तु अनूप।।४६२।।

The wise forget the essence of knowledge, remaining close to their own nature. They search outside, while the essence is within.

आपा मेटे हरि मिले, हरि मेटे सब जाई। अकथ कहानी प्रेम की, कोई नहीं पतियाय।।४६३।।

When the self is erased, one meets the Divine. When the Divine is realized, everything else fades away. The story of love is beyond words; no one understands it.

जिहि घट प्रीति न प्रेम रस, पुनि रसना नहीं राम। ते नर इस संसार में, उपजि भए बेकाम।।४६४।।

In the body where there is no love or the essence of love, the tongue cannot taste the Divine. Those who lack this love in this world, become useless.

गुरु नारायन रूप है, गुरु ज्ञान को घाट। सतगुरु बचन प्रताप सों, मन के मिटे उचाट।।४६८।।

The Guru is the form of Narayan (God) and the source of knowledge. By the glory of the true Guru's words, the mind's dissatisfaction is removed.

गुरु पारस को अन्‍तरो, जानत हैं सब संंत। वह लोहा कंचन करे, ये करि लेय महंत।।४७२।।

The Guru is like a philosopher's stone, known by all saints. He turns iron into gold, and the wise take his essence.

तन मन ताको दीजिए, जोको विषया नाहि। आपा सब ही डारि के, राखै साहिब माहिं।।४७८।।

Give your body and mind to the one who is free from desires. Leave all else and keep only the Master.

गुरु गोविन्‍द दोउ एक हैं, दूजा सब आकार। आपा मेटैं हरि भजैं, तब पावे दीदार।।४८४।।

Guru and God are one; all other forms are transient. By eliminating the ego and worshiping the Lord, one can attain the vision of the divine.

गुरु को कीजै दण्‍डवत, कोटि कोटि परनाम। कीट न जाने भृंग को, गुरु कर ले आप समान।।४८८।।

Offer reverence and countless salutations to the Guru. Even a bug does not recognize a bee, so the Guru is to be revered as a divine being.

चित चोखा मन निरमला, बुधि उत्तम मति धीर। सो धोखा नहिं बिरहहीं, सतगुरु मिले कबीर।।५००।।

A pure mind and a clear intellect are free from deception. Meeting the True Guru ensures this purity and wisdom.

सतगुरु महिमा अनंत है, अनंत किया उपकार। लोचन अनंत उघारिया, अनंत दिखावन हार।।५०२।।

The glory of the True Guru is infinite, and their benevolence is boundless. The eyes reveal infinite truths and their manifestations are endless.

सतगुरु सम को है सगा, साधु सम को दात। हरि समान को है हितु, हरिजन सम को जात।।५०४।।

The True Guru is like a relative to all, a benefactor to saints. He is like the Lord in his love, and equal to all the devotees.

सतगुरु सम कोई नहीं, सात दीप नौ खण्‍ड। तीन लोक न पाइये, अरु इक-इस ब्रह्मण्‍ड।।५०६।।

There is no comparison to the true Guru, who is like seven lamps in nine realms. One cannot find the Guru even in the three worlds or this entire universe.

सतगुरु तो सतभाव है, जो अस भेद बताय। धन्‍य शीष धन भाग तिहिं, जो ऐसी सुधि पाया।।५०९।।

The true Guru is the essence of truth, revealing the secrets of this reality. Blessed are those who attain such knowledge and recognition.

भेदी लीया साथ करि, दीन्‍हा वस्‍तु लखाय। कोटि जनम का पंथ था, पल में पहुंचा जाय।।५२१।।

One who has taken the path of truth, sees the divine in all things. The path that took countless lifetimes to traverse can be covered in a moment.

सो गुरु निसदिन बन्दिये, जासों पाया राम। नाम बिना घट अंध है, ज्‍यो दीपक बिन धाम।।५२३।।

That guru is always to be revered, from whom one attains Ram. Without the name, the mind is blind, like a lamp without a flame.

सांचे गुरु के पक्ष में, मन को दे ठहराय। चंचल से निश्‍चल भया, नहिं आवै नहिं जाय।।५२७।।

In the presence of a true guru, calm the restless mind. When made still, it neither comes nor goes.

जैसा ढूंढत में फिरुं, तैसा मिला न कोय। ततवेता तिरंगुन रहित, निरगुन सों रत होय।।५३६।।

What I sought, I did not find. The seeker remains absorbed in the formless, without traits.

शिष्‍य पूजै गुरु आपना, गुरु पूजे सब साध। कहैं कबीर गुरु शीष को, मत है अगम अगाध।।५३७।।

The disciple worships his own guru, and the guru is worshipped by all saints. Says Kabir, the guru is beyond comprehension and profound.

गगन मंडल के बीच में, तहवां झलकै नूर। निगुरा महल न पावई, पहुंचेगा गुरु पूर।।५५३।।

In the midst of the sky, there is a glimpse of light. A palace without a Guru is not attained; only by reaching the Guru does one achieve completeness.

कबीर सोई दिन भला, जा दिन साधु मिलाय। अंक भरि भरि भेटिये, पाप शरीरा जाय।।५५९।।

The day is truly good when one meets a saint. By meeting him and filling one's heart, sins are removed from the body.

साधु जन सब में रमैं, दुख न काहू देहि। अपने मत गाढ़ा रहै, साधुन का मय येहि।।५८१।।

A saint resides in everyone and does not cause suffering to anyone. He remains steadfast in his beliefs and lives in the essence of the saint.

कबीर लौंग-इलायची, दातुन माटी पानि। कहैं कबीर संतन को, देत न कीजै कानि।।५८५।।

Kabir says, cloves, cardamom, and brushing sticks are of no use. Kabir advises saints not to take any bribes.

हरि दरबारी साधु हैं, इन ते सब कुछ होय। बेगि मिलावें राम को, इन्‍हें मिले जु कोय।।५८६।।

The saint is a true representative of God; everything can be achieved through him. Quickly seek out God, and you will find someone like him.

साधु दरशन महाफल, कोटि यज्ञ फल लेह। इन मन्दिर को का पड़ी, नगर शुद्ध करि लेह।।५९४।।

The sight of a saint brings immense rewards, greater than the fruits of a million sacrifices. What need is there for temples? Purify the city by their presence.

इन्द्रिय मन निग्रह करन, हिरदै कोमल होय। सदा शुद्ध आचार में, रहे विचार में सोय।।६०१।।

To control the senses and mind, and to keep the heart gentle. Always remain in pure conduct and thoughts.

कमल पत्र हैं साधु जन, बसै जगत के माहिं। बालक केरि धाय ज्‍यों, अपना जानत नाहिं।।६०४।।

Saints are like lotus petals in the world, unaware of their own greatness, like a child who does not know its own value.

आसन तो एकान्‍त करैं, कामिनी संगत दूर। शीतल संत शिरोमनी, उनका ऐसा नूर।।६१०।।

A saint should practice solitude, keeping away from worldly pleasures. The serene and distinguished saint shines with such divine light.

तूटै बरत अकास सों, कौन सकत है झेल। साधु सती और सूर का, अनी ऊपर का खेल।।६१२।।

Just as one cannot bear the destruction of the sky, so too is the play of the saint, sage, and hero beyond ordinary understanding.

साधु तो हीरा भया, न फूटै घन खाय। न वह बिनसै कुम्‍भ ज्‍यों, ना वह आवै जाय।।६२२।।

A saint is like a diamond, which does not break even if struck by a hammer. He neither perishes like a clay pot nor does he come and go.

बैरागी बिरकत भला, गिरही चित्त उदार। दोऊ चूकि खाली पड़े, ताको वार न पार।।६४०।।

Renunciants who are detached are good, but householders with a generous heart are also commendable. Both, if they are devoid of essence, are ultimately of no use.

भुवंगम बास न बेधई, चन्‍दन दोष न लाय। सब अंग तो विष सों भरा, अमृत कहां समाय।।६४९।।

The bhujanga (serpent) does not harm, and sandalwood does not have faults. If the body is filled with poison, where can nectar reside?

सन्‍त सुरसरी गंग जल, आनि पखारा अंग। मैले से निरमल भये, साधु जन के संग।।६६०।।

The water of the saintly river Ganges purifies the body. The company of the saints cleanses one from impurities.

कबीर संगत साधु की, नित प्रति कीजै जाय। दुरमति दूर बहावसी, देसी सुमति बताय।।६६५।।

Kabir advises to engage in the company of saints regularly. This will dispel evil thoughts and bring wisdom.

साहिब के दरबार में, कमी काहु की नाहि। बन्‍दा मौज न पावहीं, चूक चाकरी माहिं।।६६८।।

In the Lord's court, there is no lack of anything. But the servant does not experience joy due to neglecting their duties.

गुरु आज्ञा ले आवही, गुरु आज्ञा ले जाय। कहैं कबीर सो सन्‍त प्रिय, बहु विधि अमृत पाय।।६७८।।

Kabir says, a saint who follows the Guru's command in every action is dear and attains the nectar of divine knowledge.

निहकामी निरमल दशा, नित चरणों की आश। तीरथ इच्‍छा ता करै, कब आवै वे दास।।६८८।।

One who is free from desires and maintains a pure state, always hoping for the Guru's presence, performs pilgrimage as a true devotee.

सुख दुख सिर ऊपरे सहै, कबहु न छाड़े संग। रंग न लागै और का, व्‍यापै सतगुरु रंग।।६८९।।

One who endures both pleasure and pain without abandoning their association, is dyed in the true color of the Guru, which is beyond all other hues.

कबीर गुरु की भक्ति का, मन में बहुत हुलास। मन-मनसा माजै नहीं, होन चहत है दास।।६९७।।

Kabir says, devotion to the Guru brings great joy to the mind. If the mind is not pure, one cannot be a true servant.

भाव बिना नहीं भक्ति जग, भक्ति बिना नहीं भाव। भक्ति भाव इक रूप है, दोऊ एक सुभाव।।७०४।।

Without emotion, there is no devotion; without devotion, there is no emotion. Devotion and emotion are one and the same, both are of the same nature.

भक्ति महल बहु ऊंच है, दूरहि ते दरशाय। जो कोई जन भक्ति करे, शोभा बरनि न जाय।।७०९।।

Devotion is a grand palace, shown from afar. Anyone who practices devotion, its glory cannot be described.

भक्ति-बीज पलटै नहीं, जो जुग जाय अनन्‍त। ऊंच नीच घर अवतरै, होय सन्‍त का सन्‍त।।७१३।।

The seed of devotion does not change, even if ages pass. It transcends all distinctions of high and low, as it is the true saint’s quality.

भक्ति गेंद चौगान की, भावै कोइ लै जाय। कहैं कबीर कछु भेद नहिं, कहां रंक कहं राय।।७२१।।

Devotion is like a game of ball; anyone who desires can take part. Kabir says there is no distinction; whether one is a pauper or a prince, all can partake.

भक्ति दुवारा सांकरा, राई दशवें भाय। मन तो मैंगल होय रहा, कैसे आवै जाय।।७२३।।

Devotion is the pillar of support; without it, all efforts are futile. If the mind is impure, how can it achieve liberation?

भक्ति-भक्ति सब कोई कहै, भक्ति न जाने भेव। परण भक्ति जब मिलै, कृपा करै गुरुदेव।।७२५।।

Everyone speaks of devotion, but few understand its essence. When true devotion is found, it is blessed by the Guru.

सुमिरण मारग सहज का, सतगुरु दिया बताय। सांस सांस सुमिरण करुं, इक दिन मिलसी आय।।७२७।।

The path of remembrance is simple; the True Guru has shown it. Remain in constant remembrance, and one day you will achieve your goal.

जाप मरै अजपा मरै, अनहद भी मरि जाय। सुरति समानी शब्‍द में, ताहि काल न खाय।।७२९।।

Recitation may perish, and so may the Ajapa, even the unspoken divine sound can die. But the essence, which is absorbed in the Word, is not consumed by time.

बिना सांच सुमिरन नहीं, बिन भेदी भक्ति न होय। पारस में परदा रहा, कस लोहा कंचन होय।।७३०।।

Without true remembrance, there is no devotion. Without understanding the essence, devotion cannot be achieved. Even if gold is hidden in iron, it remains iron.

नाम जो रत्ती एक है, पाप जु रत्ती हजार। आध रत्ती घट संचरै, जारि करे सब छार।।७३३।।

The name is worth a single unit, whereas sin is worth a thousand units. A half-unit of sin spreads throughout the entire body, burning everything to ashes.

वाद विवादां मत करो, करु नित एक विचार। नाम सुमिर चित लायके, सब करनी में सार।।७३५।।

Do not indulge in arguments and disputes; always maintain a single thought. Focus your mind on the Name, as it is the essence of all actions.

जो कोय सुमिरन अंग को, निशिवासर करै पाठ। कहैं कबीर सो संत जन, सन्‍धै औघट घाट।।७३६।।

Whoever constantly remembers the limbs of the body and practices daily, Kabir says that such a person is a true saint, transcending all doubts and dilemmas.

सांस सफल सो जानिये, जो सुमिरन में जाय। और सांस यौं ही गये, करि बहुत उपाय।।७३७।।

Consider the breath successful if it leads to remembrance. Otherwise, despite all efforts, if the breath goes on as usual, it is not successful.

नाम रतन धन पाय के, गांठी बांध न खोल। नहिं पाटनहिं पार भी, नहिं गाहक नहिं मोल।।७३९।।

The name is a precious jewel, but once it is obtained, it cannot be bound or sold. It cannot be used for trading or profit.

जाकी पूंजी सांस है, छिन आवै छिन जाय। ताको ऐसा चाहिए, रहे नाम लौ लाय।।७४१।।

One whose capital is the breath, which comes and goes in an instant, should aim to keep the flame of the name burning.

नाम लिया जिन सब लिया, सब सास्‍त्रन को भेद। बिना नाम नरके गये, प‍ढ़‍ि गुनि चारों वेद।।७४४।।

Those who have taken the name have understood all the scriptures' secrets. Without the name, even those learned in the Vedas go to hell.

क्रिया करै अंगरि गिनै, मन धावै चहुं ओर। जिहि फेरै सांई मिलै, सो भय काठ कठोर।।७४७।।

One who counts the actions and moves the mind in all directions will find that the path to meeting the divine is harsh and difficult.

कोटि नाम संसार में, ताते मुक्ति न होय। आदि नाम जो गुप्‍त जप, बिरला जाने कोय।।७४९।।

In the world, countless names are uttered, but liberation is not achieved through them. Only the hidden and ancient name that is secretly recited is known to very few.

राम नाम को सुम‍िरता, ऊधरे पतित अनेक। कबीर कबहू नहिं छाड़‍िये, राम नाम की टेक।।७५१।।

By meditating on the name of Rama, many fallen souls are uplifted. Kabir says, never abandon the support of Rama's name.

बाहिर क्‍या दिखलाइये, अन्‍तर जपिये राम। कहा महोला खलक सों, पयों धनी सों काम।।७५६।।

Why display externally? Meditate on Rama within. What is the use of showing off with the crowd when you have work with the Divine?

कबीर सुमिरन सार है, और सकल जंजाल। आदि अंत मधि सोधिया, दूजा देखा काल।।७५७।।

Kabir says that remembrance is essential and cuts through all entanglements. Seek the essence from beginning to end; otherwise, time will deceive you.

निज सुख आतम राम है, दूजा दुख अपार। मनसा वाचा करमना, कबीर सुमिरन सार।।७५९।।

The self-happiness is the soul's Ram, while the other is boundless sorrow. Through mind, speech, and actions, Kabir says, remembering is the essence.

सुमिरण से सुख होत हैं, सुमिरण से दुख जाय। कहैं कबीर सुमिरण किये, सांई मांहि समाय।।७६०।।

By remembrance, happiness is attained, and by remembrance, sorrow is removed. Kabir says, through remembrance, the soul merges with the Lord.

सुमिरन सों मन जब लगै, ज्ञानाकुस दे सीस। कहैं कबीर डोलै नहीं, निश्‍चै बिस्‍वा बीस।।७६२।।

When the mind is engaged in remembrance, it wears the crown of wisdom. Kabir says, it does not waver; it certainly remains steadfast.

सुख के माथे शिल परै, नाम हृदय से जाय। बलिहारी वा दुख की, पल पल नाम रटाय।।७६३।।

Happiness is inscribed on the forehead, but the name reaches the heart. I am devoted to the sorrow that keeps repeating the name every moment.

कबीर मुख सोई भला, जा मुख निकसै राम। जा मुख राम न नीकसै, ता मुख है किस काम।।७६५।।

Kabir says, a face is good if it speaks of Ram. If the face does not speak of Ram, what is its use?

जसे माया मन रमैं, तैसा राम रमाय। तारा मण्‍डल बेधि के, तब अमरापुर जाय।।७६६।।

As the mind dwells in illusion, so does Ram dwell in the heart. When you pierce the cosmic sphere, you reach the eternal abode.

सुमिरन सुरति लगाय के, मुख ते कछू न बोल। बाहर के पट देय के, अन्‍तर के पट खोल।।७७१।।

While engaging in remembrance, speak nothing from the mouth. Close the external doors and open the internal ones.

सुमिरन सों मन लाइये, जैसे दीप पतंग। प्राण तजे छिन एक में, जरत न मोरै अंग।।७७३।।

Let the mind be focused in remembrance like a moth to the flame. Even if the life is sacrificed for a moment, it does not burn the body.

सुरति फंसी संसार में, ताते परिगो दूर। सुरति बांधि स्थिर करो, आठों पहर हजूर।।७७४।।

The attention is trapped in the world, and thus, the distance from the divine grows. Fix and stabilize the attention, be present in remembrance at all times.

ज्ञान कथे बकि बकि मरै, काहे करै उपाय। सतगुरु ने तो या कहा, सुमिरन करो बनाय।।७७९।।

Knowledge discussed and discussed dies in vain, what is the use of remedies? The true Guru has said, make remembrance your practice.

सुमिरण की सुधि यौं करो, जैसे कामी काम। एक पलक बिसरै नहीं, निश दिन आठौ जाम।।७८०।।

Rememberance should be done like a lover for his beloved. Do not forget even for a moment, throughout the day and night.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

अमृत पावै ते जना, सतगुरु लागा कान। वस्‍तु अगोचर मिलि गई, मन नहिं आवा आन।।८०४।।

One who receives the nectar has their ears attuned to the True Guru. The intangible essence is attained, and the mind does not come or go elsewhere.

यह तत वह तत एक है, एक प्रान दुई गात। अपने जिय से जानिये, मेरे जिय की बात।।८०६।।

This essence and that essence are one; one breath with two forms. Understand from your own heart, what is spoken from my heart.

सबै रसायन हम पिया, प्रेम समान न कोय। रंचक तन में संचरै, सब तन कंचन होय।।८१२।।

All elixirs are consumed by us, but none are equal to love. Even the insignificant body becomes golden when love resides in it.

प्रेम प्रेम सब कोइ कहै, प्रेम न चीन्‍है कोय। जा मारण साहिब मिलै, प्रेम कहावै सोय।।८१३।।

Everyone speaks of love, but no one truly understands it. When one meets the true master, then only can love be understood.

मिलना जग में कठिन है, मिलि बिछरौ जनि कोय। बिछुरा साजन तिहि मिलै, जिहि माथै मनि होय।।८१४।।

Meeting in the world is difficult, and once met, separation is inevitable. The separated beloved is found in the one who has a gem on their forehead.

प्रेमी ढूंढत मैं फिरुं, प्रेमी मिलै न कोय। प्रेमी सों प्रेमी मिलै, विष से अमृत होय।।८१७।।

I search for the beloved, but I find no lover. When one lover meets another, the poison becomes nectar.

जब मैं था तब हरि नहीं, अब हरि है मैं नाहिं। प्रेम गली अति सांकरी, तामें दो न समांहि।।८३२।।

When I was, there was no Hari; now Hari is, but I am not. The path of love is very narrow, in it two cannot fit.

कबीर या संसार में, घना मानुष मतिहीन। राम नाम जाना नहीं, आये टापा दीन।।८४३।।

Kabir says, in this world, many people are devoid of understanding. They do not know the name of Ram, and their lives are full of suffering.

मच्‍छ होय नहीं बचिहों, धीमर तेरो काल। जिहि जिहि डाबर तुम फिरे, तहं तहं मेले जाल।।८५६।।

The fish will not escape, O fisherman, your time has come. Wherever you go with your net, you will find traps everywhere.

कबीर जंत्र न बाजई, टूट गये सब तार। जंत्र बिचारा क्‍या करै, जब चला बजावन हार।।८६४।।

Kabir, the instrument is not playing, all its strings are broken. What can the poor instrument do, when the player has left?

नर नारायन रूप है, तू मति जानै देह। जो समझे तो समझ ले, खलक पलक में खेह।।८६९।।

Man is a form of God, do not mistake it as mere flesh. Understand this if you can, for the world can turn to ashes in a blink of an eye.

कबीर वा दिन याद कर, पग ऊपर तल सीस। मृत मंडल में आयके, बिसरि गया जगदीस।।८७४।।

Kabir, remember that day when your head will be beneath your feet. When you enter the circle of death, you will have forgotten the Lord.

आये हैं तो जायेंगे, राजा रंक फकीर। एक सिंहासन चढ़‍ि चले, एक बांधे जात जंजीर।।८७८।।

Everyone who comes must leave, whether king, pauper, or saint. One ascends the throne, and another leaves bound in chains.

कहा किया हम आयके, कहा करेंगे जाय। इत के भये न ऊत के, चाले मूल गंवाय।।८८८।।

What did we achieve by coming into this world, and what will we do when we leave? We neither belong here nor there, and in the process, we lost our essence.

कहत सुनत जग जात हैं, विषय न सुझै काल। कहैं कबीर सुन प्रानिया, साहिब नाम सम्‍हाल।।९१६।।

The world talks and listens, but the subject is not understood by time. Kabir says, listen, O soul, take care of the Lord's name.

कबीर थोड़ा जीवना, माढै बहुत मढ़ान। सबही ऊभा पंथ सिर, राव रंक सुलतान।।९२१।।

Kabir says life is short, and the world is very deceptive. All paths are open, whether for kings or commoners.

यह औसर चेत्‍या नहीं, पशु ज्‍यौं पाली देह। राम नाम जान्‍यो नहीं, अन्‍त पड़े मुख खेह।।९२३।।

This opportunity is not recognized, like animals maintaining the body. Not knowing the name of Ram, in the end, one faces suffering.

कै खाना कै सोवना, और न कोई चीत। सतगुरु शब्‍द बिसारिया, आदि अन्‍त का मीत।।९२९।।

Eating and sleeping are of no importance, there is no other concern. Forgetting the words of the true guru, is like losing the eternal friend.

भय बिन भाव न ऊपजै, भय बिनु होय न प्रीति। जब हिरदे से भय गया, मिटी सकल रस रीति।।९३६।।

Without fear, emotions do not arise, without fear there is no love. When fear departs from the heart, all the essence and rituals vanish.

खाय पकाय लुटाय ले, यह मनुवा मिजमान। लेना हो सो लेइ ले, यही गोय मैदान।।९४१।।

Eat, cook, and plunder, this is the nature of the host. Take what you want; this is the field of action.

हरिजन तो हारा भला, जीतन दे संसार। हारा तो हरि सों मिला, जीता जम के द्वार।।९४३।।

The loss of a devotee is good, for they gain the divine. A loss is a gain with Hari, while a win is just a victory in the worldly domain.

नाम भजो मन बसि करो, यही बात है तंत। काहे को पढ़‍ि पचि मरो, कोटिन ज्ञान ग‍िरंथ।।९५२।।

Chant the name and settle it in your mind; this is the essence of the matter. Why read and die pondering, when countless books of knowledge are there?

बन्‍दे तू कर बन्‍दगी, तब पावै दीदार। औसर मानुष जनम का, बहुरि न बारंबार।।९५५।।

Serve with devotion, and you will have the vision of the divine. This opportunity of human life does not come again and again.

जैसा भोजन खइये, तैसा ही मन होय। जैसा पानी पीजिये, तैसी बानी होय।।९७१।।

As is the food you eat, so becomes your mind. As is the water you drink, so becomes your speech.

जिन गुरु जैसा जानिया, तिनको तैसा लाभ। ओसे प्‍यास न भागसी, जब लगि धसै न आभ।।९८२।।

One who truly knows the Guru gains accordingly. Their thirst will not be quenched until they reach the Guru's true essence.

इष्‍ट मिले अरु मन मिले, मिले सकल रस रीति। कहैं कबीर तहं जाइये, यह सन्‍तन की प्रीति।।९८३।।

When you meet your chosen one and your mind aligns, all pleasures and rituals unite. Kabir says, go where such love among saints exists.

सोई शब्‍द निज सार है, जो गुरु दिया बताय। बलिहारो वा गुरुन की, सीष बियोग न जाय।।१०००।।

The true essence lies in the words that the guru has imparted. I am devoted to that guru, for whose teachings I never feel separated.

शब्‍द पाय सुरति राखहि, सो पहुंच दरबार। कहैं कबीर तहां देखिये, बैठा पुरुष हमार।।१००८।।

One who keeps the word in mind reaches the divine court. Kabir says, there you will see our true master seated.

टीला टीली ढाहि के, फोरि करै मैदान। समझ सका करता चलै, सोई शब्‍द निरबान।।१०१४।।

Breaking down the hills and leveling the field, one who understands the creator walks the path of liberation.

शब्‍द खांजि मन बस कर, सहज जोग है येह। सत्त शब्‍द निज सार है, यह तो झूठी देह।।१०२१।।

Make the word dwell in your mind, this is the true yoga. The true word is the essence, while this body is false.

शब्‍द उपदेस जु मैं कहुँ, जु कोय मानै संत। कहै कबीर विचारि के, ताहि मिलावौं कंत।।१०२६।।

The teaching of the word that I give, if any saint accepts it, says Kabir, after careful reflection, I will unite them with the Divine.

जीवन में मरना भला, जो मरि जानै कोय। मरना पह‍िले जो मरै, अजर अमर सो होय।।१०२९।।

It is better to die while living, if one knows how. One who dies before death, becomes eternal and immortal.

सुर सती का सहज है, घड़ी इक का घमसान। मरै न जीवै मरजिवा, धमकत रहे मसान।।१०३९।।

The state of a true saint is natural, but it can be turbulent for a moment. Neither fully dead nor alive, they hover around the cremation ground.

चाकी चली गुपाल की, सब जग पीसा झार। रुड़ा शब्‍द कबीर का, डारा पाट उघार।।१०४७।।

The mill of Gopal grinds the entire world, separating the wheat from the chaff. The words of Kabir act as a block that opens the mill's jaws.

खुलि खेलो संसार में, बांधि न सक्‍कै कोय। घाट जगाती क्‍या करै, सिर पर पोट न होय।।१०५७।।

Play freely in the world; no one can bind you. What can a riverbank do, when there is no pot on the head?

सब जग डरपैं काल सों, ब्रह्मा विश्‍नु महेस। सुर नर मुनि औ लोक सब, सात रसातल सेस।।१०७०।।

The whole world fears time, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Gods, humans, sages, and all beings, all are subject to time.

जिनके नाम निशान है, तिन अटकावै कौन। पुरुष खजाना पाइया, मिटि गया आवा गौन।।१०८६।।

Those who have a name and mark, who can obstruct them? The man who has found the treasure, the past and future become insignificant.

निज स्‍वारथ के कारनै, सेव करै संसार। बिन स्‍वारथ भक्ति करै, सो भावे करतार।।१०९३।।

One serves the world due to personal interest. One who serves with devotion without self-interest is loved by the Creator.

पहिले यह मन कागा था, करता जीवन घात। अब तो मन हंसा भया, मोती चुनि-चुनि खात।।११०७।।

Earlier this mind was like a crow, causing harm to life. Now the mind has become like a swan, consuming pearls one by one.

मेरा मन मकरन्‍द था, करता बहुत बिगार। सूधा होय मारग चला, हरि आगे हम लार।।१११६।।

My mind was like honey, causing much disturbance. When it became pure, I found the path, and I seek refuge at the feet of the Lord.

महमंता मन मारि ले, घट ही मांही घेर। जल ही चालै पीठ दे, आंकूस दे दे फेर।।१११९।।

Kill the egoistic mind and surround yourself with purity. Let the water flow from the back and control it with a discipline.

मन गोरख मन गोविंद, मन ही औघड़ सोय। जो मन राखै जतन करि, आपै करता होय।।११३४।।

The mind is like Gorakh, the mind is like Govind; it is indeed a wandering ascetic. The one who diligently maintains the mind, becomes the doer himself.

कबीर लहरि समुद्र की, केतो आवै जांहि। बलिहारी वा दास की, उलटि समावै मांहि।।११३९।।

Kabir says that the waves of the ocean come and go. I am devoted to the servant who turns them back into the ocean.

मन फाटै बायक बुरै, मिटै सगाई साक। जैसे दूध तिवास को, उलटि हुआ जो आक।।११४६।।

The mind's flaws are removed through good company, and unity is established. Just as milk turns into curd, so does unity come from the mind.

चिन्‍ता चित्त बिसारिये, फिर बूझिये नहिं आन। इन्‍द्री पसारा मेटिये, सजह मिलै भगवान।।११५२।।

Forget the worries of the mind, and then do not seek elsewhere. Remove the distractions of the senses, and you will naturally find God.

कागद केरी नावरी, पानी केरी गंग। कहै कबीर कैसे तिरै, पांच कुसंगी संग।।११५४।।

The paper boat and the water of the Ganges are alike. Kabir asks, how can one cross over with five bad companions?

माया जगवे कौन गन, अंत न आवै काज। सोई नाम जोगावहु, भये परमारथ साज।।११७०।।

What is the benefit of illusion in the world? It never ends. Only the name of the divine is worthy; it leads to ultimate welfare.

आंधी आई प्रेम की, ढही भरम की भीत। माया टाटी उड़‍ि गई, लगी नाम सों प्रीत।।११७३।।

A storm of love has arrived, breaking the walls of delusion. The illusion has flown away like a torn cloth, and love for the divine has begun.

जिनको सांई रंग दिया, कबहुं न होय कुरंग। दिन-दिन बानी आगरी, चढ़ै सवाया रंग।।१२०४।।

Those who are dyed in the color of the Lord never become impure. Day by day, their speech becomes purer, and they grow in divine hue.

अपना तो कोई नहिं, हम काहू के नांहि। पार पहूंची नाव जब, मिलि सब बिछुड़े जांहि।।१२१३।।

There is no true ownership; we belong to no one. When the boat reaches the other shore, all those who were separated are reunited.

जब घट मोह समाइया, सबै भया अंधियार। निर्मोह ज्ञान विचार के, साधु उतरे पार।।१२१५।।

When the illusion of desire fills the vessel, everything becomes dark. Only those who have transcended illusion through knowledge and contemplation reach the other shore.

मोह सलिल की धार में, बहि गये गहिर गंभीर। सूक्ष्‍म मछली सुरति है, चढ़ती उल्‍टी नीर।।१२१८।।

In the current of the river of illusion, many have been carried away deeply. The subtle fish of awareness swims against the current of the water.

कहता हूं कहि जात हूं, मानै नहीं गंवार। बैरागी गिरही कहा, कामी वार न पार।।१२२६।।

I speak and go away, but the foolish do not accept it. How can a renunciant in a household and a desirous person cross the boundary?

कामी कुत्ता तीस दिन, अन्‍तर होय उदास। कामी नर कुत्ता सदा, छह रितु बारह मास।।१२२७।।

A desirous dog may become sad after thirty days, but a desirous man is like a dog forever, throughout the six seasons and twelve months.

क्रोध अगनि घर घर बढ़ी, जलै सकल संसार। दीन लीन निज भक्‍त जो, तिनके निकट उबार।।१२३९।।

Anger is a fire that grows in every house, burning the entire world. Those who are devoted and humble find refuge close to them.

प्रभुता को सब कोई भजै, प्रभु को भजै न कोय। कहैं कबीर प्रभु को भजै, प्रभुता चेरी होय।।१२५४।।

Everyone worships power, but no one worships the Lord. Kabir says, to worship the Lord is to become a servant of divine power.

लघुता में प्रभुता बसै, प्रभुता से प्रभु दूर। कीड़ी सो मिसरी चुगै, हाथी के सिर धूर।।१२५५।।

Divinity resides in humility, while pride keeps one distant from the divine. The ant eats sugar, while the elephant’s head is covered with dust.

मान बड़ाई कूकरी, सन्‍तन खेदी जान। पांडव जग पावन भया, सुपच बिराजै आन।।१२५६।।

The pride of honor is false; wise people understand this. The Pandavas made the world sacred, while the wicked remain away.

लेने को हरिनाम है, देने को अंनदान। तरने को है दीनता, बूड़न को अभिमान।।१२७९।।

To receive is the name of God, to give is charity. To be saved requires humility, while pride leads to downfall.

निन्‍दक दूर न कीजिये, कीजै आदर मान। निर्मल तन मन सब करै, बके आन ही आन।।१२८१।।

Do not drive away the critic; respect and honor them. Keep the body and mind pure, and continue to honor them.

माखी गहै कुवास को, फूल वास नहिं लेयै। मधुमाखी हैं साधु जन, पुष्‍प बास चित देयं।।१२८५।।

A fly is attracted to filth and does not care for flowers. But a honeybee, like a saint, is attracted to the fragrance of flowers.

कबीर निन्‍दक मरि गया, अब क्‍या कहिये जाय। ऐसा कोई नाम मिला, बीड़ा लेय उठाय।।१२९२।।

Kabir says, the critic is dead, what more can be said? Such a name is found that lifts the burden from one’s shoulders.

निन्‍दक तो है नाक बिन, सोहै नकटो माहिं। साधु जन गुरु भक्‍त जो, तिनमें सोहै नाहिं।।१२९५।।

A critic is like a leech without a nose; they are found in dirty places. They do not belong among saints, gurus, or devotees.

तिनका कबहूं न निन्दिये, पांव तले जो होय। कबहूं उड़‍ि आंखो परै, पीर घनेरी होय।।१२९८।।

Do not criticize even a small straw that is under your feet. It may fly up and fall on your eyes, causing great pain.

कथनी थोथी जगत में, करनी उत्तम सार। कहैं कबीर करनी भली, उतरै भोजन पार।।१३०५।।

Words are hollow in this world; action is the essence. Kabir says that good deeds are like nourishing food.

कथनी कथि फूला फिरै, मेरे होयै उचार। भाव भक्ति समझै नहीं, अंधा मूढ़ गंवार।।१३१३।।

Words may appear flowery, but without understanding true devotion and feeling, they are of no use. Such ignorant fools do not comprehend the essence.

बखत कहो या करम कहु, नसिब कहो निरधार। सहस नाम हैं करम के, मन ही सिरजनहार।।१३३५।।

Whether you call it time, actions, or fate, all are dependent on destiny. Thousands are the names of actions, but the mind is the creator.

परारब्‍ध पहिले बना, पीछे बना सरीर। कबीर अचम्‍भा है यही, मन नहिं बांधे धीर।।१३३९।।

Destiny is formed first, and then the body is created. Kabir finds it astonishing that the mind does not remain steadfast.

चहै अकास पताल जा, फोड़‍ि जाहु ब्रह्मण्‍ड। कहैं कबीर मिटिहै नहीं, देह धरे का दण्‍ड।।१३४३।।

Even if you break through the skies and the earth, and shatter the universe, Kabir says, he will not be destroyed, nor his body affected.

कबीर जेता आतमा, तेता सालिगराम। बोलनहारा पूजिये, नहिं पाहन सो काम।।१३६१।।

Kabir says that every soul is a Shaligram. Worship those who speak wisdom, not the stones.

तुरक मसीत देहर हिन्‍दू, आप आप को धाय। अलख पुरुष घट भीतरे, ताका पार न पाय।।१३६४।।

The Turk (Muslim) rushes to the mosque, the Hindu to the temple. The unseen Divine is within the heart, yet they cannot find it.

मुल्‍ला चढ़‍ि किलकारिया, अल्‍लाह न बहिरा होय। जेहि कारन तूं बांग दे, दिल ही अन्‍दर सोय।।१३६७।।

The mullah shouts from the minaret, but Allah is not deaf. The one you call out to is within your own heart.

पांच तत्‍व का पूतरा, रज बीरज की बूंद। एकै घाटी नीसरा, ब्राह्मन क्षत्री सूद।।१३७२।।

This body is made of five elements and a drop of semen and ovum. From the same source emerge Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Shudra.

सब बन तो तुलसी भई, परबत सालिगराम। सब नदियां गंगा भई, जाना आतम राम।।१३८०।।

All the forests have become holy like Tulsi, all mountains like Shaligram, and all rivers like the Ganga, when one realizes the divine in the soul.

निर्मल गुरु के ज्ञान सो, निरमल साधु भाय। कोइला होय न ऊजला, सौ मन साबुन लाय।।१३८१।।

The pure knowledge of the guru makes the saint pure. But coal cannot become white, even with a hundred loads of soap.

मूरति धरि धंधा रचा, पाहन को जगदीस। मोल लिया बोलै नहीं, खोटा बिसवा बीस।।१३८५।।

By setting up an idol, people have created a business, turning stone into God. Though they bought it, it doesn't speak, and it's worth less than a counterfeit coin.

मन मक्‍का दिल द्वार‍िका, काया काशी जान। दश द्वारे का देहरा, तामें ज्‍योति पिछान।।१३८६।।

Consider the mind as Mecca, the heart as Dwarka, and the body as Kashi. Recognize the light within the temple of ten doors (the body).

दया दया सब कोई कहै, मर्म न जानै कोय। जाति जीव जानै नहीं, दया कहां से होय।।१३८९।।

Everyone speaks of compassion, but no one understands its essence. Without understanding the nature of beings, how can one truly be compassionate?

जहां दया वहां धर्म है, जहां लोभ तहं पाप। जहां क्रोध वहां काल है, जहां क्षमा वहां आप।।१३९०।।

Where there is compassion, there is righteousness; where there is greed, there is sin. Where there is anger, there is death; where there is forgiveness, there is God.

कुंजर मुख से मन गिरा, खुटै न वाको आहार। कीड़ी कन लेकर चली, पोषन दे परिवार।।१३९३।।

An elephant drops food from its mouth, yet its nourishment is not diminished. An ant carries a grain to feed its family.

दया धर्म का मूल है, पाप मूल संताप। जहां क्षमा तहां धर्म है, जहां दया तहां आप।।१३९५।।

Compassion is the root of righteousness, while sin leads to suffering. Where there is forgiveness, there is virtue; where there is compassion, there is God.

दीन लखै मुख सबन को, दीनहि लखै न कोय। भली बिचारी दीनता, नरहु देवता होय।।१४०५।।

Everyone sees the humble face, but no one truly understands humility. Those who embrace true humility can rise from a human to a divine being.

आपा मेटै पिव मिलै, पिव में रहा समाय। अकथ कहानी प्रेम की, कहै तो को पतियाय।।१४०९।।

When the ego is removed, one finds the beloved, and remains immersed in the beloved. The story of love is ineffable; only the one who experiences it can understand.

जिन पर सांच पिछानिया, करता केवल सार। सो प्रानी काहे चले, झूठै कुल की लार।।१४१३।।

Those who recognize the truth and focus only on its essence, why would they follow the falsehoods of their lineage?

अब तो हम कंचन भये, तब हम होते कांच। सतगुरु की किरपा भई, दिल अपने को सांच।।१४१५।।

Now I have become gold, whereas I was once mere glass. By the grace of the True Guru, my heart has become pure and true.

सांच हुआ तो क्‍या हुआ, नाम न सांचा जान। सांचा होय सांचा मिलै, सांचै मांहि समान।।१४१७।।

What if one is truthful? If the name is not truly understood, the genuine truth cannot be recognized. The truth must be found within the truth itself.

सांच बराबर तप नहीं, झूठ बराबर पाप। जाके हिरदे सांच है, ताके हिरदे आप।।१४२३।।

There is no penance equal to truth, and falsehood is equivalent to sin. The one whose heart is true, their heart itself is the truth.

सीक भई संसार थैं, चले जु सांई पास। अविनासी मोहि ले चल्‍या, पुरई मेरी आस।।१४२५।।

The world is just a lesson, and I have moved on to my Lord's presence. The eternal one has taken me, fulfilling my hope.

इंन्‍द्रलोक अचरिज भया, ब्रह्मा पड्या विचार। कबीर चाल्‍या राम पैं, कोतिगहार अपार।।१४२६।।

Even Indra was amazed, and Brahma pondered deeply. Kabir has moved beyond the realm of Ram, reaching the boundless divine abode.

ऊंचा चढ़‍ि असमान कू, मेरु ऊलंघे ऊड़‍ि। पशु पंषेरू जीव जंत, सब रहें मेर में बूड़‍ि।।१४२७।।

Rising above the sky and crossing Mount Meru, all creatures, birds, and beings are immersed in this infinite realm.

गोब्‍यंदक के गुंण बहुत ह, लिखे जु हिरदै मांहि। डरता पाणी ना पिऊं, मति वै धोंये जांहि।।१४३०।।

The virtues of the Lord are many, written in the heart. The water is not to be feared or avoided; the understanding remains pure.

कबीर साथी सो किया, जाके सुख दुख नहीं कोइ। हिलि मिलि ह्वै करि खेलिस्‍यूं, कदे बिछोह न होइ।।१४३६।।

Kabir says that the true companion is one with whom there is no sorrow or joy. Together in unity, playing and merging, there is never any separation.

कबीर सिरजनहार बिन, मेरा हितू न कोइ। गुण औगुण बिहड़ै नहीं, स्‍वारथ बंधी लोइ।।१४३७।।

Kabir says that without the Creator, there is no one who benefits me. Virtue and vice are not separate; all is bound by self-interest.

आदि मधि अरु अंत लौ, अबिहड़ सदा अभंग। कबीर उस करता की, सेवग तजै न संग।।१४३८।।

In the beginning, middle, and end, the Creator is ever unchanging and eternal. Kabir says, one should not abandon the service of such a consistent Creator.

अपनी कहे मेरी सुने, सुनि मिल‍ि एके होय। हमरे देखत जग जात है, ऐसा मिला न कोय।।१४४०।।

When one says 'mine' and the other listens and merges, they become one. In my view, the world moves, but such unity is rare.

असून्‍य तखत आसन अडिग, पिंड झरोखे नूर। जाके दिल में हौ बसे, सेना लिये हुजूर।।१४४३।।

The empty throne is steadfast, with the body as the window of light. He who resides in the heart is accompanied by an army of honor.

आगि जो लागि समुद्र महैं, टूटि टूटि खसे झोल। रोबे कबिरा डंफिया, हीरा जरे अमोल।।१४४६।।

When fire burns in the ocean, it breaks and causes an overflow. Kabir says, a priceless gem burns away in its essence.

आपनि आपनि शरी की, सभनि लीनो मान। हरि की बात दुरन्‍तरे, परी न काहू जान।।१४५१।।

One's own body is taken as important by everyone, but no one understands the deep essence of Hari's words.

आपा तजे हरि भजे, नखसिख तजे विकार। सब जीवन से निबरहे, साधुमता है सार।।१४५२।।

One who renounces their ego and worships Hari, discards all impurities. Such a person lives a life free from all faults; this is the essence of saintliness.

एक कहौं तो है नहीं, दुई कहौं तो गारि। है जैसा तैसा रहो, कहहिं कबीर पुकारि।।१४६१।।

If I say it's one, it doesn't exist; if I say it's two, it's an insult. Kabir says, just remain as you are.

एक ते अनंत ह्यौ, अनन्‍त एक हो जाय। परिचय भया जु एक तें, अनंत एकहिं मांह समाया।।१४६२।।

From one, it became infinite, and the infinite became one. When one realizes this, the infinite merges back into the one.

ए गणवन्‍ती बेलरी, तव गुण बरणि न जाय। जड़ काटे सो हरियरी, सींचे ते कम्‍हलाय।।१४६४।।

O flourishing vine, your qualities cannot be described. If one cuts your roots, you thrive; if watered, you wither.

एक शब्‍द गुरुदेव का, तामे अनन्‍त विचार। थाके मुनिजन पंडिता, वेद न पावे पार।।१४६६।।

One word from the Guru contains infinite wisdom. Even sages and scholars are exhausted by it; the Vedas cannot fathom its depth.

कबीर का घर शिखर पर, जहां सिलहली गैल। पांव न टिके पिपिलि का, तहां खलकोन लादा बैल।।१४७०।।

Kabir's home is at the peak, where the path is slippery. Even an ant cannot stand firm there, how can the wicked load a bull?

कृष्‍ण समीपी पांडवा, गले हिमालय जाय। लोहा को पारस मिले, तो काहे काई खाय।।१४८५।।

Even though the Pandavas were close to Krishna, they still went to the Himalayas. When iron meets the philosopher's stone, why would it eat rust?

ग्राम ऊंचे पहाड़ पर, औ मोटे की बांह। कबीर ऐसा ठाकुर सेइये, उबरिये जाकी छांह।।१४९८।।

The village on the high mountain and the powerful arms of the strong—Kabir says, serve such a Lord whose protection will save you.

घाट भुलाना बाट बिनु, वेष भुलानी कानि। जाकि मांडी जगत महं, सो न परा पहिचानि।।१४९९।।

Lost is the path to the riverbank without direction, and one forgets their attire in confusion. Despite living in the world, one cannot recognize the divine.

चंदन सर्प लपेटिया, चंदन काह कराया। राम-राम विष भीनिया, अमृत कहां समाय।।१५०२।।

The sandalwood tree is entwined by a snake, rendering its fragrance useless. Even the name of Ram is tainted with poison, how can nectar remain?

जहिया जन्‍म मुक्‍ता हता, तहिया हता न कोय। छठी तुम्‍हारी हौं जगा, तू कह चला वियोग।।१५१७।।

When you were born free, there was no separation. On your sixth day, I awakened, but now you speak of separation.

जाके मुनिवर तप करे, वेद थके गुण गाय। सोई देव सिखापनो, कोई नहीं पतियाय।।१५२०।।

The sages have performed penances, and the Vedas have sung their praises. But even the teachings of the gods are doubted; no one believes.

जेते पत्र वनस्‍पति, औ गंगा के रेणु। पंडित विचारा क्‍या कहे, कबीर कहा मुख वेण।।१५३२।।

The number of leaves on trees and the dust of the Ganges are countless. What can scholars say? Kabir speaks with clarity.

जेहि मारग सनकादि, गयो ब्रह्मा विष्‍णु महेश। कहहिं कबीर सो मारग थाकिया, मैं काहि कहैं उपदेश।।१५३४।।

The path taken by Sanaka and other sages is followed by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Kabir says that path is exhausted; what can I teach?

जेहि वन सिंध न संचरे, पक्षी नहिं उड़‍ि जाय। सो वन कबिरन्हि हींडिया, शून्‍य समाधि लगाय।।१५३६।।

The forest where the ocean does not flow and birds do not fly, is like a forest of Kabir, immersed in void and meditation.

जो घर रहे सर्प का, ता घर साधु न होय। सकल संपदा ले गया, विषहर लागे सोय।।१५४०।।

A house where a serpent resides cannot be a place of the pious. All its wealth is taken away, and it is infested with poison.

जो तू सांचा बानिया, सांची हाट लगाव। अन्‍दर झारू देइ के, कूरा दूरि बहाव।।१५४४।।

If you are a true merchant, set up a true market. Clean the inside with a broom, and let the falsehood go away.

ज्‍यों दर्पण प्रतिबिम्‍ब देखिए, आप दुनों महं सोई। या तत्त्‍व ते वा तत्त्‍व है, याही में पुनि होई।।१५४७।।

Just as you see your reflection in a mirror, you are the same in both the physical and spiritual realms. Whether this is the essence or the essence itself, it is all within you.

ज्‍यों मुदराद समशान ज्‍यों, शील सबरूप समान। कहहिं कबीर सावन गती, तबकी देख‍ि झुकाहि।।१५४८।।

Just as the cremation ground is uniform, so is the essence of character. Kabir says, this path (the way of devotion) is to be observed and bowed down to.

तन संशय मन सुनहा, काल अहेरी नीत। उतपति परले नहिं होता, तब की कही कबीर।।१५५४।।

Body is uncertain, mind is weak, and time is a constant hunter. The creation does not exist beyond, this is what Kabir says.

सकलो दुर्मति दूर करि, अच्‍छा जनम बनाव। काग गमन बुधि छोड़ दे, हंस गमन चलि आव।।१५६५।।

Remove all bad intentions, make a good life. Abandon the intellect of the crow, and follow the path of the swan.

द्वारे तेरे रामजी, मिलहुँ कबीरा मोहिं। तैं तो सब में मिलि रहा, मैं न मिलुंगा तोहि।।१५६९।।

At your door, O Ram, Kabir wishes to meet you. Though you are present everywhere, if I do not meet you, where will I find you?

नयन न आगे मन बसे, पलक पलक करे दौर। तीनि लोक मन भूप है, मन पूजा सब ठौर।।१५७४।।

The eyes do not see ahead, but the mind remains restless. The three worlds are within the mind, and worship resides in every place.

नहिं हीरा की बोरियां, नहिं हंसन की पांति। सिंघहु के लहड़ा नहीं, साधु न चले जमाति।।१५७७।।

There are no bags of diamonds, nor a procession of swans. The lion’s roar cannot be compared, nor can a saint be bound by rituals.

पंचतत्त के भीतरे, गुप्‍त वस्‍तु अस्‍थान। बिरले मर्म कोई पाइहै, गुरु के शब्‍द प्रमाण।।१५८२।।

Within the five elements, there is a hidden place. Rarely does anyone understand the essence; the words of the guru are the proof.

पक्षापक्षी के कारण, सब जग गया भुलान। निरपक्ष होय के हरि भजे, सोई सन्‍त सुजान।।१५८४।।

Due to the conflicts between factions, the whole world is confused. The wise are those who worship Hari with impartiality.

पाणी भीतर घर किया, सेज्‍या किया पताल। पासा परा करीम का, तामंह मेले जाल।।१५९०।।

Inside the water, a house was built, and a bed was made in the underworld. The net of Karim is spread everywhere, entangling all.

पारस परसि ताम्र भो, कंचन बहुरि न तांबा होय। परिमल बास परासहि, बेधे काठ कहै नहिं कोय।।१५९२।।

The touch of the philosopher's stone turns copper into gold, but it doesn’t turn gold back into copper. The essence of the touch is not visible in wood.

पारस रूपी जीव है, लोह रूप संसार। पारस ते पारस भया, परख भया टकसार।।१५९३।।

The living being is like the philosopher's stone, and the world is like iron. The philosopher’s stone turns iron into gold; the essence is in its discernment.

पीपर एक महा गभानी, वाकी मर्म कोई नहिं जा‍न। डार लंबाये फल कोइ नहीं पाय, खसम अक्षत बहु पीपरे जाय।।१५९५।।

The peepal tree is very profound, and no one understands its essence. Though it extends its branches, it bears no fruit. The Lord's blessings are numerous in the peepal.

हौं तो सब ही की कही, मो कहं कोइ न जान। तब भी अच्‍छा अब भी अच्‍छा, युग-युग होऊं न आन।।१५९८।।

I speak to everyone, but no one knows me. Even so, it is good; it will always be good, timelessly.

बना बनाया मानवा, बिना बुद्धि वेतूल। कहा लाल ले कीजिए, बिना बास का फूल।।१६०५।।

Man is created, but without intelligence, it is fruitless. Where is the red flower without fragrance?

बलिहारी तेहि दूध की, जामे निकला घीव। आधी साखी कबीर की, चारि वेद का जीव।।१६०६।।

I am devoted to that milk from which ghee is extracted. Half of Kabir’s wisdom is the essence of the four Vedas.

बूंद जो परा समुद्र में, यह जाने सब कोय। समुद्र समाना बूंद में, बुझे बिरला कोय।।१६१६।।

The drop that is in the ocean is known by everyone. To understand the ocean in the drop, is known only to a few.

बोलि हमारी पूर्व की, हमें लखे नहिं कोय। हमें लखे सो जना, जो धुर पूरब का होय।।१६२२।।

Our speech is of the old kind, but no one understands it. Only those who are deeply rooted in the East understand it.

भर्म भरा तिहुँ लोक में, भर्म बसे सब ठाम। कहहिं कबीर कैसे बाचिहौ, जब बसे भर्म के ग्राम।।१६२७।।

The three worlds are filled with illusion; illusion resides everywhere. Kabir asks, how can one escape when illusion is everywhere?

मानष तेरा गुण ही बड़ा, मांस न आवे काज। हाड़ न होते आभरण, त्‍वचा न बाजन बाज।।१६३६।।

The quality of a human is great; flesh does not serve the purpose. Without bones as ornaments, the skin does not make music.

माया के बस परे, ब्रह्मा विष्‍णु महेश। नारद सारद सनक सनन्‍दन, गौरी और गनेश।।१६३९।।

Beyond the control of illusion are Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Narad, Saraswati, Sanak, Sanandan, Gauri, and Ganesh.

मानुष बिचारा क्‍या करे, जाके शून्‍य शरीर। जो जिव झाखि न ऊपजे, तो काहे पुकार कबीर।।१६५०।।

What can a poor human do, whose body is empty? If the soul does not arise from within, why then call Kabir?

मलयागिरि के वास में, वृक्ष रहे सबभोय। कहिबे को चंदन भए, मलयागिरि नहिं होय।।१६५६।।

In the abode of Malaya Mountain, all trees thrive. To say that the sandalwood is the Malaya Mountain, is not correct.

हौं तो सब ही की कही, मेरी कहे न कोय। मेरी कहे सो जना, जो मुझ ही सा होय।।१६५८।।

I speak for everyone, but no one speaks for me. Only those who are like me, can understand what I say.

रंगहि ते रंग उपजे, सब रंग देखी एक। कवन रंग है जीव को, ताकर करहु विवेक।।१६६०।।

Colors arise from colors, all colors are seen as one. What color is there in the soul? Use your wisdom to understand.

लाई लावनहार की, जाकी लाई पर जरे। बलिहारी लावनहार की, छप्‍पर वाचे घर जरे।।१६६८।।

One who brings spices burns the house where the spice is used. How great is the one who brings the spice, even if the roof of the house is burned.

लाहा केरी नावरी, पाहन गरुवा भार। सिर पर विष की पोटरी, उतरन चाहे पार।।१६७१।।

The burden of iron is heavy, and the stone weighs down. The pot of poison on the head desires to cross over.

विरह की ओदी लाकरी, सपचे औ धुंधवाय। दुख ते तब ही बांचिहो, जब सकलो जरि जाय।।१६७२।।

The wood of separation is burning, causing true pain and confusion. One will only be freed from suffering when everything is burned away.

शब्‍द हमारा आदि का, शब्‍दे पैठा जीव। फूल रहन की टोकरी, धोरे खाया घीव।।१६७४।।

The word is from the beginning, the soul resides in the word. The basket of flowers remains, but the ghee is consumed.

शब्‍द हमारा आदि का, पल-पल करहू याद। अंत फलेगी माहली, ऊपर की सब वाद।।१६७५।।

The word is eternal, remember it every moment. In the end, the essence will be revealed, and all other debates will be inconsequential.

शब्‍द शब्‍द बहु उंतरे, सार शब्‍द मथि लीजे। कहहिं कबिर जेहि सार शब्‍द, नहिं धृग जीवन सो जीजे।।१६७८।।

The words are many, but the essence is in the core word. Kabir says, the one who understands the essence of the word, truly lives a meaningful life.

मसो कागद छुवो नहीं, कलम धरो नहिं हाथ। चाहिहुं युग को महातम, कबीर मुखहिं जनाई बात।।१६८६।।

I do not touch paper or hold a pen in my hand. If you want to know the greatness of the ages, Kabir speaks it with his mouth.

सांचा शब्‍द कबीर का, हृदया देखि विचारी। चित दे समुझे नहिं मोहि, कहत भए जुग चारि।।१६९३।।

The true word of Kabir, considered by the heart, has been said for ages. The mind does not understand it, though it has been spoken for four ages.

स्‍वर्ग पताल के बीच में, दुई तंबिरया विध्‍द। षट दर्शन संशय परे, लक्ष चौरासी सिद्ध।।१६९४।।

Between heaven and earth, there are two paths. Beyond the six philosophies and doubts, there is a goal of 84 perfections.

साहेब साहेब सब कहें, मोहि अंदेशा ओर। साहेब से परचा नहीं, बैठहुगे कहि ठौर।।१७००।।

Everyone calls the master 'master,' but I have doubts. There is no recognition from the master; one must find their own place.

सिंह अकेला बन रमे, पलक पलक करे ठौर। जैसे बन है आपना, तैसा बन है और।।१७०१।।

The lion enjoys solitude, finding a place at every step. Just as the forest is yours, so is the forest of others.

हंस बकु देख एक, रंग चरे हरियरे ताल। हंस क्षीर जानिये, बकु धरेंगे काल।।१७०६।।

The swan looks at the crane, the color of the green lake. Know the swan to be pure, while the crane will eventually meet its end.

हंसा तूं तो सबल था, हलकी तेरी चाल। रंग कुरंगे रंगिया, त किया और लगवार।।१७०७।।

O swan, you were strong, with your light gait. Why, then, is there a disparity in colors and hues?

हंसा सरवरि तजि चले, देही पारिगौ सून। कहहिं कबीर सुनहु हौ सन्‍तो, ते दर तेई थून।।१७११।।

The swan leaves the lake and goes to the empty shore. Kabir says, listen, O saints, there are thirty-three doors at that threshold.

हद चले ते मानवा, बेहद चले सो साधु। हद बेहद दोनों तजे, ताकी मती अगाधु।।१७१२।।

The limited man travels to the extent, the limitless goes beyond. Both limit and beyond are abandoned by the one with deep understanding.

हरि हीरा जन जौहरी, सबनि पसारी हाट। जब आए जन जौहरी, तब हीरा की साट।।१७१३।।

Hari is the jeweler of the precious gem, setting up shop in the market. When the true jeweler arrives, the gem is valued.

हाड़ जरत जैसे लाकरी, केस जरे जैसे घास। कबीरा जरे रामरस, कोठी जरे कपास।।१७१४।।

Just as wood burns and hair burns like grass, Kabir says, the essence of Ram burns, and the mansion burns like cotton.

सीतलता के कारणै, नाग बिलंबे आइ। रोम रोम विष भरि रह्मा, अमृत कहा समाइ।।१७२७।।

Due to coolness, the snake delays coming. The body is filled with poison, where is the nectar?

बिरहनि ऊभी पंथ सिरि, पंथी बूझे धाइ। एक सबद कहि पीव का, कब रे मिलैंगे आइ।।१७४०।।

The separation causes pain, the traveler understands and runs on the path. Speaking one word to the beloved, when will we meet again?

मूंवा पीछैं जिनि मिलै, कहै कबीरा राम। पाथर घाटा लोह सब, पारस कौंणे काम।।१७४३।।

For those who meet at the end, says Kabir, even stone, iron, and all else become valuable. What use is the philosopher's stone?

अंदेसड़ा न भाजिसी, संदेसो कहियां। कै हरि आयां भाजिसी, कै हरि ही पासि गयां।।१७४४।।

The message does not come to you, where is the message? Some say Hari has gone away, while others say Hari is already here.

यह तन जालौं मसि करौं, लिखौं राम का नाउं। लेखणि करूं करंक की, लिखि राम पठाउं।।१७४७।।

Let this body be burnt like ink, and let me write the name of Ram. Using this pen, I inscribe Ram’s name and send it.

कर कमाण सर सांधि करि, खैचि जु मारया मांहि। भीतरि भिद्या सुमार ह्व, जीवै कि जीवै नांहि।।१७५०।।

When the mind is drawn to the divine, it pulls away from worldly attachments. The inner wisdom illuminates, questioning whether the self truly exists.

जौ रोऊं तो बल घटै, हंसौं तौ राम रिसाइ। मनही मांहि बिसूरणां, ज्‍यूं घुंण काठहि खाइ।।१७६३।।

If I cry, my strength diminishes; if I laugh, Ram becomes displeased. My mind is tormented internally, like a piece of wood being eaten by termites.

नैना अंतरि आव तूं, निस दिन निरषौं तोहि। कब हरि दरसन देहुगे, सो दिन आवै मोहि।।१७६८।।

The eyes are filled with your presence, and day and night I yearn for you. When will that day come when I will see Hari's vision?

कबीर तेज अनंत का, मानौं ऊगी सूरज सेणि। पति संगि जागी सूंदरी, कौतिग दीठा तेणि।।१७८१।।

Kabir says that the radiance of the infinite is like the rising sun. The bride who wakes up with her husband, has seen the grandeur of the divine.

कौतिग दीठा देह बिन, रवि ससि बिना उजास। साहिब सेवा मांहि है, बेपरवाही दास।।१७८२।।

The grandeur of the body without the light of the sun and moon is like a body without radiance. The true service is in the devotion to the Master, which the careless servant understands.

पारब्रह्म के तेज का, कैसा है उनमान। कहिबे कूं सोभा नहीं, देख्‍याहीं परबान।।१७८३।।

What can be said about the radiance of the Supreme Being? It is beyond description; it is seen but cannot be expressed.

अगम अगोचर गमि नहीं, तहां जगमगै जोति। जहां कबीरा बंदिगी, 'तहां' पाप पुन्‍य नहीं छोति।।१७८४।।

The incomprehensible and invisible is where the light shines. Where Kabir practices devotion, there are no sins or merits.

कबीर मन मधुकर भया, रह्या निरंतर बास। कंवल जू फूल्‍या फूल जलह बिन, को देखै निज दास।।१७८५।।

Kabir has become like a bee, constantly dwelling in the heart. The lotus blooms without water; who can see this servant's inner state?

अंतर कवल प्रकासिया, ब्रह्म वास तहां होइ। मन भवरा तहां लुबधिया, जांणैगा जन कोइ।।१७८६।।

The inner lotus shines with the presence of Brahma. The mind is captivated there; only a few understand this.

सायर नाहीं सीप बिन, स्‍वाति बूंद भी नाहिं। कबीर मोती नीपजै, सन्‍न‍ि सिषर गढ़ मांहिं।।१७८७।।

Without the oyster, there are no pearls; without the Swati drop, no gems are formed. Kabir's pearls emerge from the deep abode of the sage.

घट माहैं औघट लह्या, औघट माहैं घाट। कहि कबीर परचा भया, गुरु दिखाई बाट।।१७८८।।

The reservoir is inside the pitcher, and the shore is within the reservoir. Kabir says the path is shown by the Guru.

सूर समांणौं चंद में, दहूं किया घर एक। मन का चिता तब भया, कछू पूरबला लेख।।१७८९।।

The sun and moon are one, both residing in the same house. The mind's fire then finds satisfaction; the old script is revealed.

हद छाड़‍ि बेहद गया, किया सुन्‍न‍ि असनान। मुनि जन महल न पावई, तहां किया विश्राम।।१७९०।।

Leaving the finite, I reached the infinite, and took a bath in the void. The sage does not find a palace; there, I rested.

पिंजर प्रेम प्रकासिया, अंतरि भया उजास। मुख कसतूरी महमहीं, बांणीं फूटी बास।।१७९३।।

The cage of love has revealed itself; inner light has dawned. The musk on the face exudes fragrance, the essence has burst forth.

मन लागा मुनि सौं, गगन पहुंचा जाइ। देख्‍या चंदबिहूंणां चांदिणां, तहां अलख निरंजन राइ।।१७९४।।

The mind attached to the sage reaches the sky. There, the formless and transcendent is perceived beyond the moon and stars.

मन लागा उनमुनि सौं, उनमनि मनहि बिलग। लूंण बिलगा पाणियां, पांणी लूंणा बिलग।।१७९५।।

The mind attached to the sage is separated from the mundane mind. Salt dissolves in water, and the water dissolves in salt.

भली भई जु भै पड्या, गई दशा सब भूलि। पाला गलि पांणी भया, ढलि मिलिया उस कूलि।।१७९७।।

The good fortune that once seemed to be the case is now forgotten. The vessel has turned into water, and it has merged with its own shore.

पंषि उडाणी गगन कूं, प्‍यंड रह्या परदेस। पांणी पीया चंच बिन, भूलि गया यहु देस।।१७९९।।

The bird flew to the sky, remaining far away from its land. It forgot this land after drinking water without disturbance.

पंषि उड़ानीं गगन कं, उड़ी चढ़ी असमान। जिहं सर मंडल भेदिया, सो सर लागा कान।।१८००।।

The bird flew in the sky, soaring higher and higher. Where it broke through the sphere, it became its own boundary.

सरति समांणों निरति मैं, निरति रही निरधार। सुरति निरति परचा भया, तब खूले स्‍वयं दुबार।।१८०१।।

As the river flows continuously, it remains steadfast and unwavering. When the divine essence is realized, the doors to self-revelation open.

सुरति समांणी निरति मैं, अपजा माहै जाप। लेख समांणं अलेख मैं, यूं आपा मांहे आप।।१८०२।।

The awareness of the divine essence is equated with devotion. The written and unwritten knowledge is the same; the self is realized within.

आया था संसार मैं, देषण कौं बहु रूप। कहै कबीरा संत ही, पड़‍ि गया नजरि अनूप।।१८०३।।

I came into this world in many forms to teach. Kabir says that the true saint is seen as unique and unparalleled in vision.

अंक भरे भरि भेटिया, मन मैं मांही धीर। कहै कबीर ते क्‍यूं मिलैं, जब लग दोइ सरीर।।१८०४।।

The filled vessel overflows, the mind is steadfast in its devotion. Kabir questions why one should meet, while both bodies are separate.

सचु पाया सुख ऊपनां, अरु दिल दरिया पूरि। सकल पाप सहजैं गये, जब सांई मिल्‍या हजूरि।।१८०५।।

True happiness is attained through divine realization, and the heart becomes a full ocean. All sins dissolve effortlessly when one meets the Lord.

धरती गगन पवन नहीं होता, नहीं तोया नहीं तारा। तब हरि हरि के जन होते, कहै कबीर विचारा।।१८०६।।

The earth, sky, and air do not exist, nor do the moon and stars. At that time, the people of Hari (God) would exist. Kabir reflects on this.

जा दिन कृतम ना हुता, होता हट न पट। हुता कबीरा राम जन, जिनि देखै औघट घट।।१८०७।।

If the day of creation had not occurred, there would be no space or earth. Kabir says that there would only be the people of Ram (God), who see beyond the material world.

तन भीतरि मन मानियां, बाहरि कहा न जाइ। ज्‍वाला तै फिरि जल भया, बुझी बलंती लाइ।।१८१०।।

The mind and body are honored within, but cannot be described externally. The fire within turns to water and is extinguished by the process of contemplation.

जब मैं था तब हरि नहीं, अब हरि हैं मैं नांहि। सब अंधियारा मिटि गया, जब दीपक देख्‍या मांहि।।१८१४।।

When I was there, Hari (God) was not; now that Hari is there, I am not. All darkness has vanished when I saw the light within.

जा कारणि मैं ढूंढ़ता, सनमुख मिलिया आइ। धन मैली पिव उजला, लागि न सकौं पाइ।।१८१५।।

For the reason that I searched, I came face to face with the truth. The wealth is tarnished, but the true essence remains pure, and cannot be grasped by material means.

कबीर देख्‍या एक अंग, महिमा कही न जाइ। तेज पुंज पारस धणीं, नैनूं रहा समाइ।।१८१७।।

Kabir saw a single limb, whose glory cannot be described. The radiance of the touchstone master pervades the eyes.

मानसरोवर सुभर जल, हंसा केलि कराहिं। मुकताहल मुकता चुगैं, अब उड़‍ि अनत न जाहिं।।१८१८।।

The beautiful waters of Mansarovar are enjoyed by the swans. The liberated souls taste the nectar, never to return.

गगन गरजि अंमृत चवै, कदली कवल प्रकास। तहां कबीरा बंदिगी, कै कोई निज दास।।१८१९।।

The sky roars with the nectar of immortality, and the banana plant glows. There, Kabir’s devotion resides, where someone is the true servant.

नींव बिहूंणां देहुरा, देह बिहूंणां देव। कबीर तहां बिलंबिया, करे अलष की सेव।।१८२०।।

The temple without a foundation is the body, and the deity without a body is God. Kabir says that there, neglect and indolence are worshipped.

देवल माहैं देहुरी, ति जेहै बिसतार। माहैं पाती मांहिं जल, माहैं पूजणहार।।१८२१।।

The temple is within the body, and it is vast. Within it is water and within it are worshippers.

अनहद बाजै नीझर झरै, उपजै ब्रह्म गियान। अबिगति अंतरि प्रगटै, लागै प्रेम धियान।।१८२२।।

The unstruck sound resonates and falls, and the knowledge of Brahma arises. The ineffable becomes apparent within, and love and contemplation arise.

कबीर कवल प्रकासिया, ऊग्‍या निर्मल सूर। निस अंधयारी मिटि गई, बाजे अनहद तूर।।१८२३।।

Kabir, the lotus is illuminated, the pure sun has risen. The darkness of the night has been dispelled, and the unstruck drum (Anhad) is playing.

आकासे मुखि औंधा कुवां, पाताले पनिहारि। ताका पांणी को हंसा पीवै, बिरला आदि विचारि।।१८२४।।

The sky is like an upside-down well, and the underworld is the water carrier. The swan of that water drinks it; few think deeply about this.

सिव सकती दिसि कौंण जु जोवै, पछिम दिसा उठे धूरि। जल मैं स्‍वंघ जु घर करै, मछली चढ़ खजूरि।।१८२५।।

Who sees the power of Shiva in the directions, dust rises in the west. The fish lives in water, but climbs the date palm.

अंमृत बरिसै हीरा निपजै, घंटा पड टकसाल। कबीर जलाहा भया पारषू, अनभै उतरया पार।।१८२६।।

Nectar rains down and diamonds are forged, the bell rings in the mint. Kabir became a torchbearer, transcending the mundane.

ममिता मेरा क्‍या करै, प्रेम उघाड़ी पौलि। दरसन भया दयाल का, सूल भई सुख सौड़ि‍।।१८२७।।

What does attachment do to me? Love has revealed the truth. The vision of the compassionate one turned my suffering into joy.

कबीर प्रीतड़ी तौ तुझ सौं, बहु गुणियाले कंत। जे हंसि बोलौं और सौं, तौं नील रंगाऊ दंत।।१८२८।।

Kabir, the lover of the beloved, adores the many qualities of the beloved. If I smile and speak with you, I’ll turn my teeth blue.

जे वो एकै न जांणियां, तौ जाण्‍यां सब जांण। जे वो एकन जांणियां, तै सबहीं जांण अजांण।।१८३५।।

Those who do not know the One, know all knowledge as ignorance. Those who know the One, all are known as ignorant.

कबीर एक न जांणियां, तौ बहु जाण्‍यां क्‍या होइ। एक तैं सब होत है, सब तैं एक न होइ।।१८३६।।

If one does not know the One, what can knowing many achieve? From the One comes all, yet all cannot be the One.

अनल अकांसा घर किया, मधि निरंतर बास। बसुधा ब्‍यौम बिरकत रहै, बिनठाहर बिसवास।।१८४७।।

The home of the fire (desire) is within, where it continuously resides. The earth and the sky are distant; faith resides beyond them.

सुरग नगर थैं दुंर रह्या, सतगुर के प्रसादि। चरन कंवल की मौज मैं, रहिरय अंतिरु आदि।।१८५०।।

Far from the heavenly city, I remain blessed by the grace of the True Guru. I dwell in the bliss of the lotus feet, remaining in the beginning and the end.

हिंदू मूये राम कहि, मुसलमान खुदाइ। कहै कबीर सो जीवता, दुई मैं कदे न जाइ।।१८५१।।

The Hindu calls God Ram, the Muslim calls Him Khuda. Kabir says that He is ever-living; He does not belong to either of the two.

दुखिया मूवा दुख कों, सुखिया सुख को झूरि। सदा अनंदी राम के, जिनि सुख दुख मेल्‍हे दूरि।।१८५२।।

The unhappy one dies in sorrow, the happy one lives in pleasure. The truly blissful one is with Ram, who transcends the dualities of joy and sorrow.

काबा फिर कासी भया, राम भया रहीम। मोट चून मैदा भया, बैठि कबीरा जीम।।१८५४।।

The Kaaba became Kashi, Ram became Rahim. Flour, sugar, and bread are present; Kabir sits and eats.

कबीर सांई तो मिलहगै, पूछिहिंगे कुसलात। आदि अंति की कहूंगा, उर अंतर की बात।।१८५६।।

Kabir says, when you meet the Lord, He will inquire about your well-being. I will tell Him everything from the beginning to the end, the innermost secrets of my heart.

कबीर भूलि बिगाड़ि‍या, तूं नां करि मैला चित। साहिब गरवा लोड़‍िये, नफर बिगाड़ैं नित।।१८५७।।

Kabir says, don't ruin your mind with mistakes and keep it pure. Seek the Lord's protection, as people constantly cause harm.

करता करै बहुत गुंण, औगुंण कोई नांहि। जे दिल खोजौं आपणीं, तौ सब औगुण मुझ मांहि।।१८५८।।

The Creator possesses countless virtues, and no flaws exist. If I search my heart, I find all flaws within me.

ज्‍यूं मन मेरा तुझ सौं, यौं जे तेरा होइ। ताता लोहा यौं मिलै, संधि न लखई कोइ।।१८६२।।

If your mind merges with mine as mine does with yours, it will be like two pieces of iron welded together, with no visible seam.

आगि कह्यां दाझै नहीं, जे नहीं चंपै पाइ। जब लग भेद न जांणिये, राम कह्या तौ काइ।।१८६४।।

Fire won't burn just by saying 'fire' if it's not touched. Similarly, just saying 'Ram' is useless until you understand its essence.

कबीर सोचि विचरिया, दूजा कोई नांहि। आपा पर जब चीन्हिया, तब उलटि समाना मांहि।।१८६५।।

Kabir reflects and finds there is no one else. When he realizes the self, he merges back into the source.

पाणी केरा पूतला, राख्‍या पवन संवारि। नानां बांणी बोलिया, जोति धरी करतारि।।१८६६।।

Humans are mere dolls of water, sustained by the breath of life. The Creator has infused them with divine light, allowing them to speak and act.

रचनहार कूं चीन्हि लै, खौवे कूं कहा रोइ। दिल मंदिर मैं पैसि करि, तांणि पछेवड़ा सोइ।।१८७१।।

Recognize the Creator; why cry over worldly losses? Enter the temple of the heart and realize the truth within.

राम नाम करि बोहड़ा, बोहो बीज अघाई। अंति कालि सूका पड़, तौ निरफल कदे न जाई।।१८७२।।

Make the name of Ram your raft and sow the seeds of good deeds abundantly. Even in the end times of drought, they will never go to waste.

चिंतामणि मन में बसै, सोई चित मैं आणि। बिन चिंता चिंता करै, इहैं प्रभु की बाणि।।१८७३।।

The philosopher's stone resides in the mind, bringing forth whatever is desired. Worry not, for the Lord’s will takes care of everything.

गाया तिनि पाया नहीं, अणगांयां ते दूरि। जिनि गाया बिसवास सूं, तिन राम रह्या भरिपूरि।।१८८७।।

Those who sang without true devotion did not attain anything, and those who did not sing are even further away. But those who sang with deep faith found Lord Ram residing fully within them.

मन फाटा वाइक बुरै, मिटी सगाई साक। जौ परि दूध तिवास का, ऊकटि हूवा आक।।१८८८।।

An evil-torn mind destroys all relationships and connections. Just as a drop of poison spoils an entire pot of milk.

सत गंठी कोपीन है, साध न मानै संक। राम अमलि माता रहै, ते गिणं इंद्र कौ रंक।।१८९४।।

A true ascetic wears a simple loincloth and does not indulge in doubts. Even Indra, the king of gods, seems like a pauper in comparison to one who is intoxicated with the divine name of Ram.

एक खड़े ही लहैं, और खड़ा बिललाइ। साईं मेरा सुलषना, सूता देइ जगाइ।।१८९८।।

One person receives everything while standing still, another cries out in desperation. My Lord is just; He awakens even those who are asleep.

सात समुंद की मसि करौं, लेखनि सब बनराइ। धरती सब कागद करौं, तऊ गरू गुण लिख्‍या न जाइ।।१८९९।।

Even if I turn the seven seas into ink and all the wood into pens, even if I use the entire earth as paper, I still cannot write all the virtues of my Guru.

अबरन कौं का बरनिये, मोपै लख्‍या न जाइ। अपना बाना बाहिया, कहि-कहि थाके माइ।।१९००।।

How can I describe the indescribable? I cannot express it. The mother who gave me birth is exhausted from trying to explain.

झल बांयें झल दांहिनैं, झलहि मांहि ब्‍यौहार। आगैं पीछे झलमई, राखै सिरजनहार।।१९०१।।

The world is ensnared to the left, to the right, and in every action. Yet, the Creator sustains all, protecting them in the front and back.

सांई मेरा बांणियां, सहजि करै ब्‍यौपार। बिन डांडी बिन पालड, तोलै सब संसार।।१९०२।।

My Lord is a true merchant, conducting His business effortlessly. Without any scales or balance, He measures the entire world.

सांई से सब होत हैं, बंदे से कछु नाहिं। राई से परबत करे, परबत राई मांहि।।१९०६।।

Everything happens through the Lord, nothing through the individual. A mustard seed can turn into a mountain, and a mountain into a mustard seed.

ऊंचा विरष अकासि फल, पंषरू मूए झूर। बहुत सयांने पचि रहे, फल निरमल परि दूरि।।१९२२।।

The high fruit of the sky is enjoyed by the birds who have passed away. Many wise people are still pondering, the pure fruit remains distant.

सूर सीस उतारिया, छाड़ा तन की आस। आगैं थैं हरि मुलकिया, आवत देख्‍या दास।।१९२७।।

By bowing down, the head is offered, leaving aside the desires of the body. Ahead is the realm of the Lord; thus, the servant sees the Lord coming.

सती जलन कूं नीकली, चित्त धरि एकबमेख। तन मन सौंप्‍या पीव कूं, तब अंतर रही न रेख।।१९२८।।

The burning of the wife (in the fire of sacrifice) was proper when the mind was focused solely on the divine. When the body and mind were surrendered to the Lord, no trace of distinction remained.

कस्‍तूरी कुंडलि बसै, मृग ढूढै बन मांहि। ऐसै घटि घटि राम हैं, दुनियां देखै नांहि।।१९३३।।

The musk deer has musk in its navel but searches for it in the forest. Similarly, Ram resides within every being, yet the world fails to recognize this.

कोइ एक देखै संत जन, जांकै पांचूं हाथि। जाके पांचूं बस नहीं, ता हरि संग न साधि।।१९३४।।

One who truly sees a saint knows that all five senses are under control. If one's senses are not under control, one cannot attain union with the Divine.

सो सांई तन मैं बसै, भ्रम्‍यों न जाण तास। कस्‍तूरी के मृग ज्‍यूं, फिर फिर सूधैं घास।।१९३५।।

The Divine resides within the body, but the deluded do not recognize this. Just like the musk deer keeps searching for musk in the grass, they search outside for what is within.

घटि बधि कहीं न देखिए, ब्रह्म रह्या भरपूरि। आप पिछांणै बहिरा, नेड़ा की थैं दूरि।।१९३७।।

Do not look elsewhere for the Divine, for Brahman is present everywhere. If you are blind to it, you are far from it even when it is near.

मैं जाण्‍यां हरि दूरि है, हरि रह्या सकल भरपूरि। आप पिछांणै बहिरा, नेड़ा की थैं दूरि।।१९३८।।

I know that the Divine is not distant; it is present everywhere. If you are blind to it, you are distant even when it is close.

तिणकैं आल्‍है राम है, परबत मेरैं भाइ। सतगुर मिलि परचा भया, तब हरि पाया घट मांहि।।१९३९।।

The Divine is in everyone, as mountains are to my brothers. When the True Guru is met, one realizes the Divine within oneself.

राम नाम तिहूं लोक मैं, सकलहु रह्या भरपूरि। यह चतुराई जाहु जलि, खोजत डोलैं दूरि।।१९४०।।

The name of Ram is present in all three worlds, pervading everything. Such cleverness is of no use if one is wandering in search of it far away.

दीपक पाव आंणिया, तेल भी आण्‍या संग। तीन्‍यूं मिलि करि जोइया, उड़‍ि उड़‍ि पड़ पतंग।।१९४१।।

The lamp requires oil and wick. When all three come together, the flame rises and the kite flies high.

हिरदा भीतरि दौं बलै, धूंवां प्रगट न होइ। जाकै लागी सो लखै, कै जिहि लाई सोइ।।१९४३।।

The fire inside the heart remains hidden, not revealed outwardly. Only those who experience it know it, just as the smoke reveals the fire to those who can perceive it.

मैंमंता अविगत रता, अकलप आसा जीति। राम अमलि माता रहै, जीवत मुकति अतीति।।१९५४।।

Attachment is unknowingly persistent, it defeats the unconditioned hope. When Ram's pure essence remains as the mother, liberation is achieved in life itself.

जिहि सर घड़ा न डूबता, अब मैंगल मलि मलि न्‍हाइ। देवल बूड़ा कलम सूं, पंषि तिसाई जाइ।।१९५५।।

The pitcher that does not sink in the pond, even if it repeatedly bathes in impurities, will eventually be destroyed by the pen of the divine writer, and the bird will depart.

सबै रसाइण मैं किया, हरि सा और न कोइ। तिल इक घट मैं संचरै, तौ सबतन कंचन होइ।।१९५६।।

All essences are within me, there is no other like Hari. If a single seed of sesame is contained, then everything turns into gold.

जहां जुरा मरण व्‍यापै नहीं, मुवा न सुणिये कोइ। चलि कबीर तिहि देसड, जहां वैद विधाता होइ।।१९५७।।

Where death and disease do not pervade, and no one is said to die, Kabir moves towards that land where the divine physician and creator reside.

कबीर हरि चरणौं चल्‍या, माया मोह थै टूटि। गगन मंडल आसण किया, काल गया सिर कूटि।।१९५९।।

Kabir walked on the path of Hari's feet, breaking free from illusion and attachment. He made the sky his seat, and time struck on his head.

कबीर मन तीषा किया, बिरह लाइ परषांन। चित चरणूं मैं चभि रह्या, तहां नहीं काल का पाण।।१९६१।।

Kabir made his mind a razor, troubled by the pain of separation. His heart remained fixed on the feet, where time’s hand does not reach.

ऐसा कोई ना मिले, सब विधि देइ बताइ। सुंनि मंडल मैं पुरिष एक, ताहि रहै ल्‍यो लाइ।।१९६९।।

No one is found who explains everything as per the laws of nature. In the circle of existence, there is only one person who remains constant.

पैड़ै मोती बिखरया, अंधा निकस्‍या आइ। जोति बिनां जगदीस की, जगत उलंघ्‍या जाइ।।१९७८।।

Pearls are scattered on the ground, but the blind cannot see them. Without the light of the divine, the world is crossed over.

साषत बांभण मति मिलै, बैसनौं मिलै चंडाल। अंकमाल दे भेटिये, मांनों मिले गोपाल।।१९८७।।

Wisdom is found with the Brahmins, and the lower castes are met with outcasts. When we meet the divine, it is like meeting Gopal (Krishna).

संत न छाडै संतई, जे कोटिक मिलैं असंत। चंदन भुवंगा बैठिया, तउ सीतलता न तजंत।।१९९०।।

A saint does not abandon his saintliness even if millions of ungodly people come. Just as sandalwood does not lose its coolness while burning, a true saint does not lose his essence.

कबीर हरि का भावता, झीणां पंजर तास। रैणि न आवै नींदड़ी, अंगि न चढ़ई मास।।१९९१।।

Kabir says, the one who feels the presence of Hari, even a thin cover is enough for him. He does not find sleep at night, and the body does not feel the passage of time.

जिहि हिरदै हरि आइया, सो क्‍यूं छांनां होइ। जतन जतन करि दाबिए, तऊ उजाला सोइ।।२००३।।

When the divine enters the heart, why should there be any obscurity? Even with careful effort, the light is still that which is true.

फाटै दीदै मैं फिरी, नजरि न आवै कोइ। जिहि घटि मेरा सांइयां, सो क्‍यू छाना होइ।।२००४।।

I roam about, showing my wear and tear, but no one notices. When my beloved resides within, why is there any obscurity?

सब घट‍ि मेरा सांइयां, सूनी सेज न कोई। भाग तिन्‍हौं का हे सखी, जिहि घटि परगट होइ।।२००५।।

In all hearts resides my beloved, no place is left empty. How fortunate are those who, when they are visible, make themselves known.

कबीर चलया जाइ था, आगैं मिलया खुदाइ। मीरां मुझ सौं यौं कह्या, किनि फुरमाई गाइ।।२००७।।

Kabir went on his way, and ahead he met the divine. Mirabai spoke of me, but what did she say?

मेरे संगी दोइ जणां, एक वैष्‍णों एक राम। वो है दाता मुक्ति का, वो सुमिरावै नाम।।२०११।।

I have two companions, one is Vaishnava and the other is Ram. One is the giver of liberation, and the other is the one who remembers the name.

कबीर बन बन मैं फिरा, कारणि अपणें राम। राम सरीखे जन मिले, तिन सारे सब काम।।२०१२।।

Kabir roamed through the forests for the sake of his own Ram. Those who are like Ram are able to fulfill all tasks.

कबीर चंदन का बिड़ा, बैठ्या आक पलास। आप सरीखे करि लिए, जे होते उन पास।।२०१४।।

Kabir likens himself to a piece of sandalwood sitting among the arjun and palash trees. Those who are like him would recognize this resemblance.

कबीर खाई कोट की, पाणी पीवे न कोइ। आई मिलै जब गंग मैं, तब सब गंगोदिक होइ।।२०१५।।

Kabir speaks of eating hundreds of pots but finding no one to drink the water. When one meets the Ganga, all becomes sanctified.

काजल केरी कोठड़ी, काजल ही का कोट। बलिहारी ता दास की, जे रहै राम की ओट।।२०१९।।

The kajal (eyeliner) is in the room of kajal, and the kajal itself is the boundary. I am devoted to that servant who is shielded by Ram.

भगति हजारी कपड़ा, तामें मल न समाइ। साषित काली कांवली, भावैं तहां बिछाइ।।२०२०।।

The cloth of devotion is priceless and cannot be tainted. The black kanti (necklace) is revered and adorned.

जेती देखौं आत्‍मा, तेता सालिगराम। साधू प्रत्‍यक्ष देह हैं, नहीं पाथर सू कांम।।२०२५।।

The soul that I see is the same as the Saligram. The saint's visible form is more significant than the stone.

मन मथुरा दिल द्वारिका, काया कासी जांणि। दसवा द्वार देहुरा, तामै जोति पिछांणि।।२०२९।।

The mind is in Mathura, the heart in Dwarka, and the body knows Kashi. The tenth door is the temple where the light is known.

कबीर दुनिया देहुरै, सीस नवांवण जाइ। हिरदा भीतर हरि बसै, तूं ताही सौं ल्‍यौं लाइ।।२०३०।।

Kabir says that worshipping in the external world is futile. The Lord resides within the heart, so seek Him there.

जे काटौं तै डहडही, सींचौं तौ कुमिलाइ। इस गुणवंती बेलि का, कछु गुंण कह्यां न जाइ।।२०३३।।

If you cut it, it will burn; if you water it, it will wither. The qualities of this fruitful vine are beyond description.

आंगणि बेलि अकासि फल, अण ब्‍यावर का दूध। ससा सींग को धूनहड़ी, रमै बांझ का पूत।।२०३४।।

In the courtyard, the vine has heavenly fruit, not the milk of the worldly cow. The hare’s horn is an illusion, just like a barren woman’s son.

पर नारी का राचणौं, जिसी ल्‍हसण की षांनि। षूणैं बैसि रषाइए, परगट होइ दिवानि।।२०४२।।

The creation of a woman is like the excitement of a festival. When the truth is revealed, it becomes evident like a festival day.

जीव बिलंब्‍या जीव सौं, अलख न लखिया जाइ। गोबिंद मिलै न झल बुझैं, रही बुझाइ बुझाइ।।२०६२।।

The soul, delayed by life, fails to perceive the invisible. Govind cannot be found by shallow intellect, it's a pursuit of enlightenment.

कासी काठैं घर करैं, पीवैं निर्मल नीर। मुकति नहीं हरि नांव बिन, यौं कहै दास कबीर।।२०७८।।

Building a home in Kashi, drinking pure water. But liberation is not possible without God's name, so says Kabir.

हरि घोडा ब्रह्मा कडी, बसाय पीठि पलान। चांद सुरज दोउ पायडा, चढसी संत सूजान।।२०८७।।

The horse of Hari is saddled with Brahma's knowledge. With the moon and sun as stirrups, the wise saint mounts it.

शूरा के तो शिर नहीं, दाता के धन नाहिं। पतिव्रता के तन नहीं, सुरति बसैं पिय माहिं।।२१०१।।

The brave have no head, the donor has no wealth. The devoted wife has no body, yet her essence resides in her husband.

शीश खिसै सांई लखै, भलवां का असवार। कदम कबीरा किलकिया, केता किया शुभार।।२१०३।।

When the head moves, the Lord sees; the good ones have horses. Kabir’s steps are joyous; what he did was auspicious.

सार बहै लोहा झरै, टूटे जिरह जंजीर। जम ऊपरि साटैकरी, चढिया दास कबीर।।२१२९।।

The essence flows like molten iron, breaking the chains of iron. Above death, Kabir has climbed, reaching the ultimate goal.

बांकी तेग कबीर की, अनी परै द्वै टूक। मारे मीर महाबली, ऐसी मूठि अचूक।।२१३८।।

The remaining edge of Kabir's sword is sharp and cuts in two. It strikes like a mighty blow, an unerring blade.

राम झरोखै बठिके, सबका मुजरा लेय। जैसी जाको चाकरी, तैसी सबको देय।।२१४२।।

Sitting at the window of Ram, receiving all greetings. Each is given according to their service to him.

चोपड़ मांडी चौहटे, अरध उरध बाजार। कबिरा खेलै रामसों, कबंहु न आवै हार।।२१४३।।

The game is played on a board with four squares, and half the market. Kabir plays with Ram, never facing defeat.

हारौं तो हरि मान है, जो जीतूं तौ दाव। पारब्रह्म सों खेलतां, जो शिर जाय तो जाव।।२१४४।।

If I lose, it is the honor of Hari, if I win, it is the wager. Playing with the Supreme Being, whether the head is lost or not.

खेल जु मांड़ा खिलाडि सौं, आनंद बढा अघाय। अब पासा काहूपरौ, प्रेम बंधा युग जाय।।२१४५।।

The game is played with the players, and joy increases. Now the dice are cast, and love binds the ages.

अचर रचै चर पर रहै, मरै न चारै जाय। बारह मास बिलोधनां, घूूमे एकै भाय।।२१५०।।

The eternal is present on the perishable, it does not die nor depart. For twelve months, it remains hidden, roaming with a single appearance.

हिरदै हीरा ऊपजै, नाभि कमल के बीच। जो कबहूं हीरा लखै, तो कदे न आवै मीच।।२१६१।।

The jewel arises in the heart, between the lotus of the navel. If someone ever perceives the jewel, they will never face any misfortune.

हीरा हरि को नाम है, हिरदै भीतर देख। बाहर भीतर भरि रहा, ऐसा आप अलेख।।२१६२।।

The jewel is the name of the Lord; look within the heart. It fills both inside and outside, this is the true sign.

राम रतन धन मुक्ति में, खान खुली घट माहिं। सेतमेतही देतहों, ग्रोहक कोई नाहिं।।२१६७।।

The jewel of Ram’s name is in liberation, the treasure is open within the vessel. It is given with conditions, but there is no buyer.

पडे मोती बीखरा, आधा निकरा आय। ज्‍योति बिना जगदीश की, जगत उलांडा जाय।।२१७१।।

Scattered pearls fall, half of them are taken away. Without the light of the Lord, the world is turned upside down.

अपने अपने सिर पर, सबहिन लीन्‍हा मानि। हरि की बात दुर्लभ अहै, काह परी न जानि।।२१७७।।

Everyone considers their own head as the most valuable. The teachings of Hari are rare, yet no one understands their significance.

कबिरा करता है बीनती, सुनौ संत चितलाय। मारग सिरजनहार का, दीजै मोहिं बताय।।२१७९।।

Kabir makes a plea, listen, O saints, carefully. Show me the path of the Creator, and reveal it to me.

सांई तेरे जोर जुलम है, मेरा होय अकाज। बिरद तुम्‍हारो लाजि है, शरण परे की लाज।।२१८१।।

O Lord, your power and oppression are evident, while my plea is useless. Your reputation is at stake, and the honor of seeking refuge is on the line.

तुझ में औगुन तुझहि गुन, तुझ गुन औगुन मुझ। जो मैं विसरूं तुझकौं, तू मति बिसरै मुझ।।२१८४।।

You have faults within you and virtues within you; your virtues and faults are within me. If I forget you, you forget me as well.

तुम्‍हे बिसारे क्‍यों बनै, मैं किस शरने जाउं। शिव विरंचि मुनि नारदा, तिनके हृदय न समाउं।।२१८६।।

Why should I be forgotten by you? Where should I go for refuge? Even Shiva, Vishnu, and Sage Narada, their hearts cannot contain it.

कबिरा भूलि बिगारिया, तू ना कर मैला चित्त। साहब गरुवा चाहिये, नफर बिगारो नित्त।।२१८७।।

Kabir has made a mistake and ruined himself; do not make your heart dirty. O Lord, what is needed is humility, not continuous defilement.

औगुन किया तो बहु किया, करत न मानी हारि। भावै बंदा बखशियो, भावै गरदन मारि।।२१८९।।

If faults are committed, many are committed. One does not accept defeat. Either the person is forgiven, or their neck is struck down.

औगुन मेरा बापजी, बखशो गरीब निवाज। जो मैं पूत कपूत हों, तोहि पिता कों लाज।।२१९०।।

My faults are my inheritance, O merciful one, forgive me. If I am a wayward son, then you, as my father, will be shamed.

अलख इलाही एक है, नाम धराया दोय। कहै कबीर दो नाम सुनि, भरम परो मति कोय।।२२०४।।

The divine is one, though names are two. Kabir says, hearing two names creates confusion and doubt.

राम रहीमा एक है, नाम धराया दोय। कहै कबीर दो नाम सुनि, भरमि परौ मति कोय।।२२०५।।

Ram and Rahim are one, though names are different. Kabir says that hearing two names leads to confusion and misperception.

काशी काबा एक है, एकै राम रहीम। मैदा इक पकवान बहु, बैठि कबीरा जीम।।२२०६।।

Kashi and Kabah are the same, as are Ram and Rahim. Kabir sits and eats, reflecting on the unity in all.

एक वस्‍तु के नाम बहु, लीजै वस्‍तु पहिचान। नाम पक्ष नहिं कीजिये, सार तत्त्‍व ले जान।।२२०७।।

Many names exist for one thing; recognize the essence rather than focusing on names. Understand the true nature of things.

नाम अनन्‍त जो ब्रह्म का, तिनका वार न पार। मन मानै सौ लीजिये, कहै कबीर बिचार।।२२०८।।

The name of the infinite Brahman cannot be fully understood by words. Accept the truth with your mind, Kabir says.

सब काहू का लीजिये, सांचा शब्‍द निहार। पक्षपात ना कीजिये, कहै कबीर बिचार।।२२०९।।

Take the essence from all; do not focus on superficial words. Do not show partiality, Kabir advises.

राम कबीरा एक है, दूजा कबहु न कोय। अंतर टाटी कपट की, ताते दीखे दोय।।२२१०।।

Ram and Kabir are one; there is no other. Due to the veil of deceit and hypocrisy, two appear.

राम कबीरा एक है, कहन सुनन को दोय। दो करि सोई जानई, सतगरु मिला न हाय।।२२११।।

Ram and Kabir are one, though they are spoken of as two. Only those who have met the true Guru understand this.

हरि का बना स्‍वरूप सब, जेता यह आकार। अक्षर अर्थ यों भाषिये, कहै कबीर बिचार।।२२१२।।

All forms are manifestations of the Divine. The letter and its meaning are one, Kabir says.

देखनही की बात है, कहने को कछु नाहिं। आदि अंत को मिलि रहा, हरिजन हरिही माहिं।।२२१३।।

It is not a matter of seeing or speaking; it is beyond that. The beginning and end are found in the divine, within the heart of the devotee.

नगर चन तब जानिये, जब एकै राजा होय। याहि दुराजी राज में, सुखी न देखा कोय।।२२१४।।

A city can only be known when there is one king. In a land with multiple rulers, no one has ever seen true happiness.

सबै हमारे एकहैं, जो सुमिरै हरि नाम।। वस्‍तु लही पहिचान कै, बासन सों क्‍या काम।।२२१५।।

All are one who remembers the name of Hari. What use is identifying objects, when you have the essence of devotion?

हद्द छांड‍ि बेहद गया, लिया ठीकरा हाथ। भया भिखारी दीन का, दर्शन भया सनाथ।।२२१७।।

Leaving the limited, one attains the infinite, holding a bowl. The beggar became humble, and the vision became pure.

हद्द छांडि बेहद गया, अबरन किया मिलान। दास कबीरा मिलि रहा, सो कहिये रहमान।।२२१८।।

Leaving the limited, one attains the infinite, and the coverings were removed. The servant Kabir found the divine, that is to say, Rahman.

बेहद बिचारौ हद तजौ, हद तजि मेलो आस। सबै अलिंगन मेटिकै, करौ निरन्‍तर वास।।२२१९।।

Consider the infinite, abandon the limited, and with the abandoning of limits, live in constant embrace.

निरन्‍तर बासी निरमला, शून स्‍थूल सो निनार। पूरब गंगा पश्चिम बहावै, पेखे बहु उजियार।।२२२०।।

The constant, pure essence is beyond form, like the river Ganga flowing from east to west, bringing immense light.

बेहद्द अगाधी पीव है, ये सब हदके जीव। जे नर राते हद्दसो, ते कदी न पावै पीव।।२२२१।।

The infinite nectar is beyond limits, yet these creatures live within bounds. Those who are confined by limits can never taste this nectar.

हदमें पीव न पाइये, बेहद में भरपूर। हद बेहद की गम लखै, तासौं पीव हजूर।।२२२२।।

One cannot find the nectar within limits; it is abundant in the infinite. Understanding the essence of limits and the infinite reveals this nectar.

हद बंधा बेहद रमैं, पल पल देखै नूर। मनवा तहां ले राखिया, जहां बाजै अनहद तूर।।२२२३।।

Bound by limits, the infinite is experienced; every moment it reveals light. The mind should be kept there where the unstruck sound of the divine is heard.

हद्द मांहि हदका घनां, लीया जीव तुराय। रिगसि बिगसि बेहद गया, मरै न आवै जाय।।२२२४।।

Within limits, one finds limitations; the soul, having left the limits, experiences the infinite. It neither comes nor goes.

हद छांडि बेहद गया, रहा निरन्‍तर होय। बेहद के मैदान में, रहा कबीरा सोय।।२२२५।।

Leaving behind the limits, one enters the infinite, remaining continuously. Kabir resides in the field of the infinite.

हद्द छाडि बेहद गया, तासों राम हजूर। पारब्रह्म परचा भया, अब नियरे तब दूर।।२२२६।।

Leaving limits and entering the infinite, Ram becomes present. The essence of the supreme being is revealed, yet remains distant.

हद में बैठा कथन है, बेहद की गम नाहिं। बेहद की गम होयगी, तब कछु कथना काहि।।२२२७।।

Sitting within limits, one cannot understand the infinite. Understanding the infinite comes only when one transcends these limits.

कबिरा हद के जीव सों, हित करि मुखै न बोल। जो राचे बेहद सों, तिनसों अन्‍तर खोल।।२२२८।।

Kabir does not speak openly with those bound by limits. To those who are in tune with the infinite, he reveals the inner truth.

हदिया सेतो हद रहो, बेहदिया बेहद। जो जैसा तहा रोगिया, तहा तैसी औषद।।२२२९।।

The limited person remains within limits, while the infinite person remains infinite. Just as the medicine is suited to the disease, so is the spiritual solution to the condition.

हद में रहैं सो मानवी, बेहद रहै सो साध। हद बेहद दोनों तजैं, तिनका मता अगाध।।२२३०।।

One who remains within limits is human, while one who dwells in the infinite is a sage. To transcend both limits and the infinite is to possess profound understanding.

हद बेहद दोनों तजी, अबरन किया मिलान। कहै कबीर ता दास पर, वारों सकल जहान।।२२३१।।

Having transcended both limits and the infinite, and having attained unity, says Kabir, the servant bows to the entire world.

अगह गह अकह कहै, अनभेदा भेद लहाइ। अनभै बाणी आगम की, लेगई संग लगाइ।।२२३२।।

The unspoken speaks the unspeakable, and the undifferentiated reveals the hidden distinctions. The unspoken words of the scriptures align with the ultimate truth.

अंग अठोत्तरसौ कहा, परम पुरुष उपदेश। कहै कबीर अब हरि मिलै, मानौं साख संदेश।।२२३४।।

The 48th verse speaks of divine instructions. Kabir says, when you meet Hari (God), it should be taken as a direct message.

मांस अहारी मानवा, प्रत्‍यक्ष राक्षस जानि। ताकी संगति मति करै, होइ भक्ति में हानि।।२२३६।।

A person who consumes meat is known to be a visible demon. Associating with such a person harms one's devotion.

मांस खाये ते ढेड़ सब, मद पीवै सा नीच। कुल की दुरमति पर हरै, राम कहै सो ऊंच।।२२३७।।

Those who consume meat are degraded, and those who drink alcohol are lowly. They destroy the moral values of their lineage; Ram says they are the lowest.

यह कूकर को भक्ष है, मनुष्‍य देह क्‍यों खाय। मुख में आमिख मेलिके, नरक परते जाय।।२२४२।।

This is the food for dogs, why should it be eaten by humans? With such impurities in the mouth, one will end up in hell.

विष्‍ठा का चौका दिया, हांडी सीझै हाड। छूति बचवै चास की, तिनहूं का गुरु राड।।२२४७।।

They cook in a place filled with excrement, and bones boil in the pot. The residue of buttermilk remains untainted, even such people have a guru who is a rogue.

काजी का बेटा मुआ, उरमैं सालै पीर। वह साहब सबका पिता, भला न मानै बीर।।२२५७।।

The Qazi's son died, and the Pir (saint) is deeply troubled. God is the father of all, yet the warrior does not accept this.

मुरगी मुल्‍ला सों कहै, जबह करत है मोहिं। साहब लेखा मांगसी, संकट परिहै तोहिं।।२२५९।।

The hen says to the Mulla, 'You slaughter me, But when God asks for your account, you will be in trouble.'

जोरी करि जबह करै, मुखसों कहै हलाल। साहब लेखा मांगसी, तब होसी कौन हवाल।।२२६३।।

They commit slaughter by force, claiming it is permissible. When God asks for an account, what will be their state?

जोर कीयां जुलूम है, मागै ज्‍वाब खदाय। खलिक दर खूनी खड़ा, मार मुही मुंह खाय।।२२६४।।

Oppression by force is cruelty, for which God will demand an answer. The creator stands before the murderer, and their actions will devour them.

स्‍वामी सेवक एक मत, मन ही मैं म‍िलि जाइ। चतुराई रीझै नहीं, रीझै मन कै भाइ।।२२६९।।

Master and servant share the same mind, they merge in spirit. Cunning does not please, only the love of the heart does.