100 Poems of Kabir (With Hindi and English Translation)
Kabir, one of the greatest mystic poets of India, was born in the 15th century. His works, primarily in the form of poetry, offer profound insights into spirituality, love, devotion, and the nature of God. His verses often focus on the unity of God, the futility of ritualistic practices, and the importance of inner awakening. Below is a selection of 100 poems by Kabir, presented with both Hindi and English translations.
Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein
Hindi: कबिरा खड़ा बाज़ार में, मांगे सबकी खैर। न काहू से दोस्ती, न काहू से बैर।।
English: Kabir stands in the marketplace, praying for everyone's well-being. He has neither friendship with anyone, nor enmity with anyone.
Din Dayal Govind Radhe
Hindi: दीन दयाल गोविंद राधे, देखो क्या खेल हो रहा। बुरा जो देखन मैं चला, बुरा न मिलया कोई। जो दिल से अपना है, वही सबका राही।।
English: O Lord, the compassionate one, Govind, Radhe, behold this game of life. I went looking for evil, but found none. The one who is true at heart, is the path for everyone.
Mala Ferat Jug Gaya
Hindi: माला फेरत जुग गया, फिरा न मन का फेर। करनी का मनका फेर, मन का फेर न फेर।।
English: I spent an entire age turning the prayer beads, but did not turn my mind. Turn the bead of action, but do not turn the mind's bead.
Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala
Hindi: बुरा जो देखन मैं चला, बुरा न मिलया कोई। जो दिल से अपना है, वही सबका राही।।
English: I went looking for evil, but found none. The one who is true at heart, is the path for everyone.
Pani Mein Meen Pai
Hindi: पानी में मीन पाई, बाहर मचली मरे। कबीर का हम हाल है, हमरे भीतर भगवान बसे।।
English: The fish lives in the water, but dies when taken out. Kabir says, I am like that fish; the divine dwells within me.
Sadhu Aisa Chahiye
Hindi: साधु ऐसा चाहिए, जैसा सांचा पानी। दिखे न दिखे कुछ, पर खुद में प्राणी।।
English: A saint should be like a clear mirror, Where nothing is visible, yet the self is reflected.
Kabir Soi Peer Hai
Hindi: कबीर सोई पीर है, जो जाने परपीर। सच्चा है वह इंसान, जो करे सबका सुधार।।
English: Kabir says, the true saint is one who understands the pain of others. The real person is the one who uplifts everyone.
Chandan Hai Hum
Hindi: चंदन है हम, मैं तपाई, मेरे मीठे शब्द गगन तक पहुंचते हैं।
English: I am like sandalwood, and I burn to produce fragrance, My sweet words reach the heavens.
Man Ke Meet Sachche Hai
Hindi: मन के मीत सच्चे हैं, जो भीतर की बात समझे। क्योंकि बाहर की बात कभी सही नहीं हो सकती।
English: The true friends are those who understand the matters of the heart, For external words can never truly be correct.
Jo Bhala So Bhala
Hindi: जो भला सो भला, जो भला हुआ। कबीर का ये सत्य, सबसे महान है।
English: What is good is good, and what is good will always be. Kabir's truth is that the good is supreme.
Sachha Sukh Wahi Hai
Hindi: सच्चा सुख वही है, जो प्रेम से भरा हो। उसका दरवाजा खुला है, जो संसार से परे हो।
English: True happiness is the one filled with love. It is open to those who are beyond the worldly possessions.
Kabir Tere Jaise Log
Hindi: कबीर तेरे जैसे लोग, सारी दुनिया में बेमिसाल हैं। दूसरों का भला करें, तो सच्ची पहचान हो जाती है।
English: Kabir, people like you are rare in the world, Those who do good for others truly become recognized.
Sansar Ek Sapna Hai
Hindi: संसार एक सपना है, समय के साथ बिखर जाएगा। सच्चा सौदा वही है, जो न टूटे और न खोए।
English: The world is a dream that will vanish with time, The true transaction is the one that does not break or get lost.
Paap Puny Ka Khel Hai
Hindi: पाप पुण्य का खेल है, सब एक दिन समाप्त हो जाएंगे। जो कर्म किए अच्छे हैं, वही सच्चे फल देंगे।
English: Good and bad deeds are just a game, In the end, only the good deeds will yield true fruit.
Gyaan Ki Jad
Hindi: ज्ञान की जड़ बहुत गहरी है, भीतर तक पहुंचती है। इससे शांति मिलती है, जो जीवन की सच्चाई जानती है।
English: The root of knowledge is deep and reaches within. It brings peace to those who know the truth of life.
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