Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 Songs of Saint Kabir – 1 I am not in possession of any authentic book on the life history of Saint Kabir. My own information is frugal and I will not be able to do enough justice. For now I will focus on His teachings and at a later date, write about His life. I am using the translation of Shri G. N. Das for my help in these postings. The songs are very simple but profound. I refer to Dasji’s work wherever the language gets difficult. Obviously, the translation will not be (by any chance) as good as the original, but it will atleast help know about His teachings. Song starting with “moko kahan doondere bande…” ================================================ Oh Man! Where dost thou seeketh Me? I am very close to you. Neither in places of pilgrimage, nor in idols of worship, nor in solitude Not in temples or mosque, Not in Kailash [1] or Kaabaa [2] do I reside Oh Man! I am very close to you, I am indeed very close to you! Neither in japa nor in penance or fasting (do I exist) Neither in rituals do I exist nor in yoga or renunciation am I If you but search for me in earnest, I will be obtained in a trice. Oh Man! I am very close to you, I am indeed very close to you! Says Kabir: O wise man listen to me! Where your faith is, there I am !! [1] Kailash : Abode of Lord Shiva as per the puranas. [2] Kaabaa: Islamic place of worship. Next song, next week... ______________________________\ _____ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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