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A repeat of the sayings of Bhagat Kabir which are relevant to the present times of pride, arrogance, greed and death of the innocents as evidenced by the troubles people face in the present day Mid-East brought on by hate and anger of world leaders.
The following sayings are a reminder to them all from Bhagat Kabir.
Bhagat Kabir
Key details about his birth and life include:
Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hanse Tu Roye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye
When you came to this world (when you were born),
People laughed as you cried,
Do not do such Shameful deeds,
That people feel happy
On the day you die.
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Uncha Dekh Aavaas
Kaal Paron Bhuin Letna, Ooper Jamsi Ghaas
O Kabir! Don’t be proud
Of your wealth or state,
Tomorrow when you will die,
Will be laid underground
And grass will grow on your grave.
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Kaal Gahe Kar Kes
Na Jaane Kit Mare Hai, Kya Des Kya Pardesh
O! Kabir! Don’t be proud of thy status,
Death will seize thee by thy hair.
Nobody knows when he will die,
Whether at home or abroad!
And Finally:
Meaning: "Both the Guru (Saint Teacher) and God are standing before me, whose feet do I bow to?
I bow to the Guru, who has shown me God".
Key details on Kabir’s view:
Some Hymns of Bhagat Kabir Ji
1. Life is Four Days: This hymn reminds us that human life is fleeting. Wealth, position, ego, and the pride of relationships all linger here. Kabir says, "What is there today is gone tomorrow. So wake up now and recognize the truth."
2. Sweet Ram resides on the face: "In this hymn, Kabir launches a scathing attack on pretense. Sweet words on the outside, deceit and selfishness on the inside—Kabir asks, is this devotion? The true Ram resides in inner purity, not just in words."
3. Jo Kuchh Main Paaya (What I Found) This hymn is a song of Guru's grace and self-realization. Kabir explains that whatever I received was not through any effort but through surrender and Guru's grace. This song gives the experience of peace, gratitude and silence.
4. Na Kahun Se Dosti Na Kahun Se Bair (This hymn is a wonderful example of detachment and neutrality). Kabir says - When the ego is destroyed, there is neither friend nor enemy. Only the feeling of witnessing remains.
5. Toot Gayi Sab Taar (All the strings have broken) This hymn points to the final awakening of the soul. When all the strings of the body, mind and world are broken, then only sound, silence and ultimate truth remain. This hymn is suitable for deep meditation and inner journey.
The following sayings are a reminder to them all from Bhagat Kabir.
Bhagat Kabir
Key details about his birth and life include:
- Birth Date: Most accounts state he was born in 1398 (Samvat 1455) on the full moon day of Jyeshtha month (Jyeshtha Purnima), a day celebrated as Kabir Jayanti.
- Birth Circumstances: While legends suggest he was found in the Lahartara pond, some accounts believe he was the child of a Brahmin widow, as per Britannica.
- Background: He was raised by Niru and Nima, a Muslim couple, but his teachings spanned across Hindu, Muslim, and Bhakti traditions.
- Legacy: Known for his dohe (couplets) and profound poetry, he was a revolutionary Saint whose work comprises a significant part of the Guru Granth Sahib - Holy Book of the Sikhs.
Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hanse Tu Roye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye
When you came to this world (when you were born),
People laughed as you cried,
Do not do such Shameful deeds,
That people feel happy
On the day you die.
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Uncha Dekh Aavaas
Kaal Paron Bhuin Letna, Ooper Jamsi Ghaas
O Kabir! Don’t be proud
Of your wealth or state,
Tomorrow when you will die,
Will be laid underground
And grass will grow on your grave.
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Kaal Gahe Kar Kes
Na Jaane Kit Mare Hai, Kya Des Kya Pardesh
O! Kabir! Don’t be proud of thy status,
Death will seize thee by thy hair.
Nobody knows when he will die,
Whether at home or abroad!
And Finally:
Meaning: "Both the Guru (Saint Teacher) and God are standing before me, whose feet do I bow to?
I bow to the Guru, who has shown me God".
Key details on Kabir’s view:
- The Guru as the Key: Kabir explains that without the Guru, one cannot know or find God, as the Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance.
- No Disrespect to God: While he bows to the Guru first, it is not out of disrespect to God, but rather out of gratitude to the intermediary who enabled the meeting with the divine.
- Guru is God Manifest: In many of his teachings, Kabir makes no distinction between the True Guru (Satguru) and God, viewing the Guru as the supreme guide, or a living embodiment of the divine.
Some Hymns of Bhagat Kabir Ji
1. Life is Four Days: This hymn reminds us that human life is fleeting. Wealth, position, ego, and the pride of relationships all linger here. Kabir says, "What is there today is gone tomorrow. So wake up now and recognize the truth."
2. Sweet Ram resides on the face: "In this hymn, Kabir launches a scathing attack on pretense. Sweet words on the outside, deceit and selfishness on the inside—Kabir asks, is this devotion? The true Ram resides in inner purity, not just in words."
3. Jo Kuchh Main Paaya (What I Found) This hymn is a song of Guru's grace and self-realization. Kabir explains that whatever I received was not through any effort but through surrender and Guru's grace. This song gives the experience of peace, gratitude and silence.
4. Na Kahun Se Dosti Na Kahun Se Bair (This hymn is a wonderful example of detachment and neutrality). Kabir says - When the ego is destroyed, there is neither friend nor enemy. Only the feeling of witnessing remains.
5. Toot Gayi Sab Taar (All the strings have broken) This hymn points to the final awakening of the soul. When all the strings of the body, mind and world are broken, then only sound, silence and ultimate truth remain. This hymn is suitable for deep meditation and inner journey.
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