Is there any body who will guide my lost mind?
This mind is whimsical and hard to concentrate.
It collects all the worldly valuables and buries it
Deep, away from everyone's eyes, only to reveal
When lord of death catches him by the throat.
It protects all the fake treasure but forgets to guard
The most valuable- the spiritual treasure.
He plants a tree full of thorns but expects to harvest dates.
How can this be possible?
Listen to me you good people!
Reverence to teacher, company of saints and devotional attitude
Is the only way to stay afloat in this world full of discord and strife.
Note:
Translation- Kabir Shabadavali Part 2- ‘Teaching'‘उपदेश'
Shabad 22 (Spiritual teachings 22)
‘है कोइ भूला मन समुझावै'.
This is great Savitaji, really great to introduce the great Kabeer and his teachings to poemhunter family and other readers. The teachings of Kabeer is considered very sacred and valuable among the people of India. especially the Hindi speaking lots.All the lines in this poem are quite meaningful and are capable of lingering in the reader's mind. Thank you very much for the efforts.
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It's a great work done by you Savitaji. Kabeer is well known by Hindi learners in and outside the Hindi Belt in India. His teachings are revered and are considered a treasure. Thank you very much for introducing the great sage to the poemhunter world