Known for his great philosophy on love and life, Kabir inspired generations of Indians. His words echoed down half a millennium, and even today, are held in high esteem. He urged us to seek knowledge over belief, and his life lessons can still inspire us today. The following are the Top 12 Quotes by this great Indian poet. Read on for some of his best lines.
The first Kabir quote is “Tomorrow is tomorrow’s work.” Throughout his life, he taught that despite differences, Hindus and Muslims could share a common spiritual path. Despite differences in belief systems, he demonstrated a profound clarity of belief in both Bhakti and Sufism. We can all benefit from his wisdom. In addition, Kabir is known for his powerful poetry, which has inspired world leaders and poets.
“The only thing that kills you is time. We spend it wasting. Don’t waste it worrying about tomorrow. Don’t worry about tomorrow. Your work is today.” -Kabir. He was a great philosopher and a great poet. We can all benefit from his wisdom. And we can all take inspiration from these quotes. If we learn how to live our lives well, we can be happier and more fulfilled.
In addition to being an amazing poet, Kabir was a visionary who saw the potential of the Internet. His philosophy is timeless and applies to any culture. From our personal experiences to our global vision, he has inspired millions of people. If you are a true believer, you should be reading his writings every day. He is one of the greats of Indian literature and culture. If you want to learn more about this world’s most beloved poet, read on.
“We should learn to be kind to all people, and to love without fear,” says Kabir. His words speak to the heart and inspire hope. He encourages us to be compassionate to others. He also believes in the power of love. If we care for others, we should be compassionate, too. However, we must never worry about ourselves. We are only concerned about ourselves. If we don’t think of God, we won’t be able to help others.
If you have read Kabir’s writings, you will understand the true meaning of his words. He was a poet and a writer, and his life is full of wisdom. You should read his work and apply his words to your everyday life. You will be inspired by Kabir’s poetry. If you haven’t already read his work, you should. There are countless quotes about love and kindness from this great Indian author.
“The true meaning of love is that we love. We should love our enemies, but we should also love ourselves.” This Kabir quote talks about the importance of love and forgiveness. In the first quote, we see a grinding stone. In the second quotation, we see two stones. This poem teaches us that we are both good and bad. When we understand ourselves, we can forgive others. This is a beautiful and meaningful way to look at the world.
Whether you are a Buddhist or a Hindu, you should be able to find a Kabir quote that inspires you. In the Hindu tradition, this is a sacred text. Many of the earliest known verses are the works of Indian poets. In fact, a few of the most famous quotes by Kabir are from his poem “Bijak” and the poem “Sakhi Granth”.
“One can become good by observing the other” is a popular Kabir quote, but it is a much more complicated task. In this famous poem, Kabir asks a question that has been on his mind for a long time. In fact, he has a lot of these quotes in his collection. If you are an admirer of his work, he may even have quoted it himself.
The second quote, from “Nada,” by Kabir, is another example of the poem about nothingness. This Kabir Bhakti quote comes from the 1977 book, “The Nada”. In this poem, we are aware of the inner world and its existence. As a result, we experience a deep sense of emptiness and a feeling of peace. And we can feel our inner being as Nada, a feeling of great absence.
Chalti Chakki Dekh Kar, Diya Kabira Roye
Do Paatan Ke Beech Mein,Sabit Bacha Na Koye
Translation
Watching the grinding stone, the Light Kabir Cries
Inside the Two Stones, no one survives
Meaning:
Kabir sees the grinding stones as the duality that we live in. Heaven and earth, Good and Bad, Male and Female, High and Low – all around is duality. This play of opposites, this Chalti Chakki (moving mill) gets everyone, no one is saved from in its powerful grip.
Whoever enters this duality is crushed. No one survives. Kabir cries because rarely, if ever, does one see the oneness, the divinity, behind the duality.
Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye
Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye
Translation
I went on the search for the Bad Guy, Bad Guy I couldn’t find
When I searched my mind, Non one is Nastier than I.
Meaning
This quote is about observing one’s own mind. Kabir says that he searched the world for the bad guy, the real evil person, but he couldn’t find the evil person no matter where he looked. Then he looked within at his own thinking process, his own mind. Then he found the real evil person who lived in his mind, unchecked. When we accuse, condemn another, it is our mind that is doing the finger-pointing, the other person is probably innocent or the victim of his circumstances. Were we to inhabit the condemned person’s body, live his life, have his conditioning, then we too would behave and act the same.
Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aaj Kare So Ub
Pal Mein Pralaya Hoyegi, Bahuri Karoge Kub
Translation
Tomorrow’s work is doing today, today’s work now
If the moment is lost, how will the work be done?
Meaning
Do the work that needs to be done now. There is no other time than now.
Chinta Aisee Dakini, Kat Kaleja Khaye
Vaid Bichara Kya Kare, Kahan Tak Dawa Lagaye
Translation
Worry is such a Thief, it eats one’s heart
What can the poor doctor do, How far will his medicine reach?
Meaning
Don’t worry, be happy.
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Kaal Gahe Kar Kes
Na Jaane Kit Mare Hai, Kya Des Kya Pardesh
Translation
Kabir, Don’t be so proud and vain, The clutches of Time are dark
Who knows where it will kill, Whether at home or abroad
Meaning
Again, don’t be proud and vain, who knows when or where time will kill.
Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hanse Tu Roye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye
Translation
When you came into this world, Everyone laughed while you cried
Don’t do such work, That they laugh when you are gone
Meaning
Do good work.
Kabir So Dhan Sanchiye, Jo Aage Ko Hoye
Sees Charaye Potli, Le Jaat Na Dekhya Koye
Translation
Kabir, save the wealth that remains in this Moment
Departing with a bag of material wealth, no one has yet been seen.
Meaning
Enjoy the present moment. Accumulating wealth for tomorrow is a waste because tomorrow you will die. This is a certainty. No one has been seen that managed to take his material wealth with him.
Aasa Jive Jag Marey, Log Marey Mar Jayee
Soyee Sube Dhan Sanchate, So Ubrey Jey Khayee
Translation
Hope yet lives, the world dies, people die and die again
Perish yet hoards wealth, spend and freedom attains..
Meaning
Hope is that people will wake up, drop their attachments and hoardings and be free from the clutches of illusion.
Moond Munddavat Din Gaye‚ Ajhun Na Miliya Raam
Raam Naam Kahu Kya Karey‚ Je Man Ke Aurey Kaam
Translation
Shaving the head Ages have passed, yet no union with God
Recitation of Gods Name is futile when the mind is doing something else
Meaning
Control the mind – observe it.
Keson Kaha Bigadia, Je Moonde Sau Baar
Man Ko Kahe Na Moondiye, Jaamein Vishey Vikaar
Translation
What harm have the hair done, you shove them a hundred times
Why not shave the mind, there grow unchecked countless poisonous thoughts
Meaning
Clean the Mind – for more, see Mind Detox
Kabir Soota Kya Kare, Koore Kaaj Niwaar
Jis Panthu Tu Chaalna, Soyee Panth Samwaar
Translation
Kabir, why do you sleep? Leave the useless tasks
Be focused on the path which you were meant to tread
Meaning
Focus on the thing that you really love to do, the path you were meant to follow.
Kabir Soyee Soorma, Man Soon Maande Jhoojh
Panch Pyada Paari Le, Door Kare Sab Dooj
Translation
Kabir, He alone is the Warrior, who takes on the mind head-on
Crushing the sensual five, all duality gone
Meaning
The real fighter, the real Warrior is the one who takes on his own mind. The Mind controls the ‘sensual five’, the five senses of sight, sound, touch, smell. These senses tell us lies, they tell us that duality exists, though we know that it does not.
Source: Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint.
