Kabirdas Jayanti 2024: Top 10 Dohe of Kabir Das to Illuminate Your Life

Kabir Das Jayanti 2024: Sant Kabir Das 10 Best Dohe (Image: Freepik)

Kabirdas Jayanti will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22, 2024, honors the birth of the great mystic poet and saint, Kabir Das. Known for his straightforward and profound teachings, Kabir Das's dohe (couplets) have left an indelible mark on Indian literature and spirituality.

1. Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye; Jo Mann Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye This doha emphasizes self-reflection and humility. Kabir Das suggests that instead of judging others, we should introspect and acknowledge our own flaws. True wisdom lies in understanding and improving oneself.
2. Dheere Dheere Re Mana, Dheere Sab Kuch Hoye; Maali Seenche Sau Ghara, Ritu Aaye Phal Hoye Patience is a virtue, as highlighted by Kabir Das in this doha. Just as nature takes its time to bear fruit, our efforts and hard work will yield results in due time. Rushing things seldom leads to true success or satisfaction.
3. Sai Itna Deejiye, Jaame Kutumb Samaaye; Main Bhi Bhookha Na Rahoon, Sadhu Na Bhookha Jaaye Kabir Das prays for modest wealth, enough to provide for his family and guests. This doha teaches contentment and the importance of sharing with others, highlighting a balanced life of generosity and sufficiency.
4. Pothi Padh Padh Jag Mua, Pandit Bhaya Na Koye; Dhai Aakhar Prem Ke, Jo Padhe So Pandit Hoye Kabir Das criticizes empty scholarship and asserts that true wisdom comes from understanding love. The "two-and-a-half letters" (in Hindi, 'Prem' or love) signify that love and compassion are the ultimate truths, beyond scholarly knowledge.
5. Moko Kahan Dhunde Re Bande, Main To Tere Paas Mein; Na Tirath Mein, Na Moorat Mein, Na Ekant Niwas Mein Kabir Das emphasizes that the divine is omnipresent and resides within each individual. People often seek God in external places like pilgrimages, idols, or secluded spots, but Kabir reminds us that the true essence of divinity is within our own hearts and minds. To find God, one must look inward.
6. Jab Mein Tha Tab Hari Nahin, Ab Hari Hai Main Nahi; Sab Andhiyara Mit Gaya, Deepak Dekha Mahi This doha speaks of the ego's dissolution upon realizing the divine presence within oneself. Kabir Das emphasizes that true enlightenment comes when we let go of our ego and become one with the divine light.
7. Mala To Kar Mein Phire, Jeebh Phire Mukh Mahi; Manua To Chahun Dish Phire, Yeh To Sumiran Nahi Kabir Das criticizes superficial religious practices and highlights the importance of genuine mindfulness and concentration in spiritual practices. True meditation requires the alignment of mind, body, and soul.
8. Kasturi Kundal Base, Mrig Dhunde Ban Maahi; Aise Ghati Ghati Ram Hai, Duniya Dekhe Naahi This doha illustrates how people often seek external validation and divine presence, unaware that the divine essence resides within themselves. Kabir Das urges us to look within for spiritual fulfillment.
9. Guru Gobind Dou Khade, Kaake Laagu Paay; Balihari Guru Aapne, Gobind Diyo BataayKabir Das highlights the importance of a Guru (teacher) in spiritual awakening. The Guru is revered for guiding the disciple towards realizing the divine, making the Guru's role paramount.
10. Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aaj Kare So Ab; Pal Mein Pralaya Hoyegi, Bahuri Karoge Kab Procrastination is discouraged by Kabir Das in this doha. He stresses the importance of prompt action, as time is fleeting and unpredictable. Acting in the present moment is crucial for achieving our goals.

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