- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:58 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kabir Ke Dohe: Sant Kabirdas was a weaver by trade, but he also used his writings to instruct and advocate for social change. The lessons of Sant Kabir are profound and meaningful. He believed there is only one God, and that humans only worship him under various names. Let us check out 9 life-changing dohas by Saint Kabir Das that will serve as a guide on the journey of life.
Kabir Ke Dohe: 9 Life-Changing Quotes By Saint Kabir Das
1. कहे कबीर कैसे निबाहे , केर बेर को संग |
वह झूमत रस आपनी, उसके फाटत अंग ||
Meaning: People of different natures cannot coexist, according to Kabir just like Ber trees swing in the air when planted close to banana trees, tearing the leaves of the former with their thorns.
2. साँई इतना दीजिए जामें कुटुंब समाय ।
मैं भी भूखा ना रहूँ साधु न भुखा जाय॥
Meaning: Kabir prays to God for a limited amount so that he can provide for his family and, if a guest arrives, also provide for them. It indicates that you shouldn't have more than you need.
Saint Kabir Das was a famous 15th Century Poet who influenced the Bhakti Movement. (Image Source: Canva)
3. माला फेरत जुग भया, फिरा न मन का फेर ।
कर का मन का डार दे, मन का मनका फेर ॥
Meaning: This is satire directed at those who mindlessly adhere to religion. You have lived your entire life changing rosary beads, but Kabir says you have never been able to turn your own heart. Give up the rosary and make an effort to transform the evil within you.
4. ऐसी बानी बोलिए, मन का आपा खोय |
औरन को शीतल करे, आपहु शीतल होय ||
Meaning: In this verse, Kabir Das advises speaking in a way that pleases both the listener and yourself by using such delicate words.
5. बोली एक अनमोल है, जो कोई बोलै जानि |
हिये तराजू तौलि के, तब मुख बाहर आनि ||
Meaning: Speech, according to Sant Kabir das, is like a precious treasure. As a result, before speaking, one must consider carefully.
6. दुर्बल को न सताइये, जाकी मोटी हाय |
मरी खाल की सांस से, लोह भसम हो जाय ||
Meaning: According to Kabir, you shouldn't treat a weak person unfairly because you believe they can't hurt you. A weak person's curse can cause you great harm, just as a dead animal's hide has the power to melt even iron.
7. तिनका कबहूँ न निंदिये जो पावन तर होए|
कभू उडी अँखियाँ परे तो पीर घनेरी होए ||
Meaning: According to Kabir, you shouldn't oppress the weak just as you shouldn't trample a speck since it will hurt a lot for that poor person to counterattack, much like a dust particle in your eye can hurt a lot.
8. कबीरा खड़ा बाज़ार में, सबकी मांगे खैर |
ना काहू से दोस्ती, ना काहू से बैर ||
Meaning: Kabir advises you to think good of everyone at all times. Avoid being overly amicable or antagonistic towards someone.
9. बडा हुआ तो क्या हुआ जैसे पेड़ खजूर।
पंथी को छाया नही फल लागे अति दूर ॥
Meaning: Being extremely wealthy or powerful is meaningless if you are unable to benefit others. The palm tree, for instance, is tall, but it offers no shade, and since the fruit is at the top, nobody can simply consume it, it is useless to a traveller.
