Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation. Meditation returns you to the source. And the source of all is sound.
KABIRMusic without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation. Meditation returns you to the source. And the source of all is sound.
KABIRThere’s a moon in my body, but I can’t see it! A moon and a sun. A drum never touched by hands, beating, and I can’t hear it!
KABIRI felt in need of a great pilgrimage, so I sat still for three days and God came to me.
KABIRIf you haven’t experienced it, it’s not true.
KABIRA diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
KABIRGod, provide me with enough sustenance that my family is taken care of, that neither I remain hungry, nor does my guest go unfed.
KABIRForgiveness is a game only saints play Kabir.
KABIRThe fish in the water that is thirsty needs serious professional counseling.
KABIROnly in the heart can one experience the divine presence of truth.
KABIRThe apple blossom exists to create fruit; when that comes, the petal falls.
KABIRAs the river surrenders itself to the ocean, what is inside me moves inside you.
KABIRDon’t open your diamonds in a vegetable market. Tie them in bundle and keep them in your heart, and go your own way.
KABIRStudent, tell me, what is God? He is the breath inside the breath.
KABIRDo not keep the slanderer away, treat him with affection and honor: Body and soul, he scours all clean, babbling about this and that.
KABIRI laugh when I hear the fish in the water is thirsty.
KABIRSeeking Why run around sprinkling holy water? There’s an ocean inside you, and when you’re ready you’ll drink.
KABIR