माँगन मरन समान है, तोहि दई सीख I कहैं कबीर समुझाय के, मति कोई माँगे भीख II
"It is unfortunate but true that a vast number of people all over the world survive through begging. In non-affluent countries the scenario is worst. In affluent societies, this phenomenon can be seen in the guise of welfare plans. A person who sets out to beg (at least for the first time), literally kills his inner self and undergoes tremendous shame and humiliation. Begging results in social and human harm as well as the erasure of human dignity. It is this loss of dignity that Kabir calls as death. In this composition, Kabir boldly attempts to shake up the conscience of the people. Without using the words, he appeals the masses to work honestly and earn their livelihood. Kabir condemns those individuals who resort to begging and seek to escape from life's responsibilities, especially those who do not have the desire to engage in honourable work that generates an income for them and save their face from asking for sympathy."
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