Kabir on thirsty fish in water
7 August 2009
Thanks to ID, I found this beautiful translation of a verse by Kabir. The idea is profound and is truly representative of Kabir’s philosophy shaped by the yogis, Sufis and mystical traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
“I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty.
I laugh when I hear that men go on pilgrimage to find God.”
~Kabir
My earlier post on Kabir - click here, which resulted into a full fledged paper published by Jamia Millia’s journal
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Raza I wanted to share this one from Kabir……I hope you like it.
“Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hanse Tu Roye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye” ^ Kabir
Translation
When you were born in this world
Everyone laughed while you cried
Conduct NOT yourself in manner such
That they laugh when you are gone
Cheers
Aamir Shouket
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