Where do you search me?
I am with you
Not in pilgrimage, not in idols
Neither in solitary living
Not in temples, nor in mosques
Neither in Kaba nor in Kailasa
Not in prayers,nor in meditation
Neither in fasting nor in prohibition
Not in vedic procedure
Nor in yogic postures
Not even in sky or universe
Neither in womb of nature
Not in the breath of the breaths
If you are a true seeker
In a moment than you discover
Says Kabir, listen with care
Where your faith is, I am there.
Original text (In Hindi)
मोको कहाँ ढूंढे रे बन्दे
मै तो तेरे पास में
ना तीरथ में ना मूरत में
ना एकांत निवास में
ना मंदिर में ना मस्जिद में
ना काबे कैलास में
ना में जप में ना में तप में
ना में बरत उपास में
ना में क्रिया करम में रहता
नहिं जोग संन्यास में
ना ब्रह्माण्ड आकाश में
ना में प्रकृति प्रवार गुफा में
नहिं स्वांसो की स्वांस में
खोजि होए तुरत मिल जाऊं
इक पल की तालास में
कहत कबीर सुनो भई साधो
मै तो हूँ विश्वास में
I still remember this beautiful poem by Saint Kabir, we learned in childhood (In Hindi coursework). That time our teacher taught the in-depth meaning of the poem, even though beautifully explained, we couldn’t get the real intent of it.
Today while I have all the time in world to think and retrospect, I recited it and couldn’t resist to share this masterpiece with you. Such artworks are like nectar of spirituality which everyone should taste. Those who are eager to visit Temples, Churches, Mosques and Gurudwaras, can feel the presence of Supreme Lord within themselves. Just need to search him 🙂
PEACE !

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