ज्यों तिल माहि तेल है, ज्यों चकमक में आग I तेरा साईं तुझ ही में है, जाग सके तो जाग II
This doha of Kabir shatters the notion of the divine as a distant entity perched on high. Kabir says, the divine is not something high above us, but woven into the very fabric of existence. He reminds us that it's all around us – in the sun's warmth, the whisper of the wind, the majestic sweep of a mountain range. It's a divine tapestry woven into the very fabric of the natural world, accessible to all. It is inside us. The divine spark resides within each of us, shimmering in our hearts, minds, and very being. Through introspection, through mindful connection with the world around us, we can ignite that spark, allowing it to shine outwards, illuminating both ourselves and those we encounter. More than just a philosophical musing, look for it in the sunrise, feel it in the embrace of a loved one, listen for it in the quiet moments of contemplation. And most importantly, nurture the divine spark within our own being, allowing it to guide our actions and illuminate our path. In doing so, one'll discover that the divine isn't some distant object of worship, but an ever-present force pulsating within and around us, waiting to be awakened.
"Kabir says, the sesame seed contains oil. However, when we see the seed, we don't see the oil. The oil needs to be extracted from the seed. Same way fire is not visible when we look at the flint stone. However, vigorous rubbing ignites the fire which is latent in the flint. Same way, Kabir asserts, that our body - the temple - seats the Divine. This divinity is our true self. However, due to our ignorance, we are unaware of it. Man is potentially divine and the sole purpose of this life is to discover that divinity. The time to do is here and now".
No comments:
Post a Comment