(1)
Chalti Chakki Dekh Kar, Diya Kabira Roye
Do Paatan Ke Beech Mein,Sabit Bacha Na Koye
Do Paatan Ke Beech Mein,Sabit Bacha Na Koye
Translation
Watching the grinding stones, the lamp Kabir Cries
Inside the Two Stones, no one survives
Watching the grinding stones, the lamp Kabir Cries
Inside the Two Stones, no one survives
(2)
Bura Jo Dekhan Me Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye
Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye
Jo Munn Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye
Translation
I went on the search for the bad guy, bad buy I couldn't find
When I searched my mind, then no one is as bad as me
I went on the search for the bad guy, bad buy I couldn't find
When I searched my mind, then no one is as bad as me
(3)
Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar, Aaj Kare So Ub
Pal Mein Pralaya Hoyegi, Bahuri Karoge Kub
Pal Mein Pralaya Hoyegi, Bahuri Karoge Kub
Translation
Tomorrows work do today, today's work now
If the moment is lost, how will the work be done?
Tomorrows work do today, today's work now
If the moment is lost, how will the work be done?
(4)
Aisee Vani Boliye, Mun Ka Aapa Khoye
Apna Tan Sheetal Kare, Auran Ko Sukh Hoye
Apna Tan Sheetal Kare, Auran Ko Sukh Hoye
Translation
Speak such words, you lose the minds Ego
Body remains composed, Others Find Peace
Speak such words, you lose the minds Ego
Body remains composed, Others Find Peace
(5)
Sayeen Itna Deejiye, Ja Mein Kutumb Samaye
Main Bhi Bhookha Na Rahun, Sadhu Na Bhookha Jaye
Main Bhi Bhookha Na Rahun, Sadhu Na Bhookha Jaye
Translation
God, give me so, so much wealth, that my community is fed
I don't remain hungry, the Sadhu does not go hungry
God, give me so, so much wealth, that my community is fed
I don't remain hungry, the Sadhu does not go hungry
(6)
Bada Hua To Kya Hua, Jaise Ped Khajoor
Panthi Ko Chaya Nahin, Phal Laage Atidoor
Panthi Ko Chaya Nahin, Phal Laage Atidoor
Translation
If You are Big so what? Just like a date tree
No shade for travelers, fruit is hard to reach
If You are Big so what? Just like a date tree
No shade for travelers, fruit is hard to reach
(7)
Jaise Til Mein Tel Hai, Jyon Chakmak Mein Aag
Tera Sayeen Tujh Mein Hai, Tu Jaag Sake To Jaag
Tera Sayeen Tujh Mein Hai, Tu Jaag Sake To Jaag
Translation
Like the Oil is inside the Seed, Just as the Fire is Inside the Flint Stone
Your God is Inside You, If you have the Power to Wake Up, then Wake Up
(8)
Mangan Maran Saman Hai, Mat Koi Mange Beekh
Mangan Se Marna Bhala, Yeh Satguru Ki Seekh
Mangan Se Marna Bhala, Yeh Satguru Ki Seekh
Translation
Begging is like dying, Let no one Beg
It is better to die than beg, this is the SatGuru's Message
Begging is like dying, Let no one Beg
It is better to die than beg, this is the SatGuru's Message
(9)
Maya Mari Na Mun Mara, Mar Mar Gaye Shareer
Asha Trishna Na Mari, Keh Gaye Das Kabir
Asha Trishna Na Mari, Keh Gaye Das Kabir
Translation
Neither Maya Died, Nor the Mind Died, Die and die again People/Bodies
Hope and delusion have not died, so said Das Kabir and left
Hope and delusion have not died, so said Das Kabir and left
(10)
Kabira Khara Bazaar Mein, Mange Sabki Khair
Na Kahu Se Dosti, Na Kahu Se Bair
Na Kahu Se Dosti, Na Kahu Se Bair
Translation
Kabira Stands in the market place, Asks for everyone's prosperity
Neither special friendship nor enmity for anyone
Kabira Stands in the market place, Asks for everyone's prosperity
Neither special friendship nor enmity for anyone
(11)
Pothi Padh Padh Kar Jag Mua, Pandit Bhayo Na Koye
Dhai Aakhar Prem Ke, Jo Padhe so Pandit Hoye
Dhai Aakhar Prem Ke, Jo Padhe so Pandit Hoye
Translation
Reading Books and Scriptures everyone died, No one became Pandit
Two and Half Words of Love, Who ever reads, Pandit he becomes
Two and Half Words of Love, Who ever reads, Pandit he becomes
(12)
Dukh Mein Simran Sab Kare, Sukh Mein Kare Na Koye
Jo Sukh Mein Simran Kare, Tau Dukh Kahe Ko Hoye
Jo Sukh Mein Simran Kare, Tau Dukh Kahe Ko Hoye
Translation
While Suffering everyone Prays and Remembers Him, in joy no one does
If one prays and remembers Him in happiness, why would sorrow come?
While Suffering everyone Prays and Remembers Him, in joy no one does
If one prays and remembers Him in happiness, why would sorrow come?
(13)
Gur Dhobi Sikh Kapda, Saboo Sirjan Har
Surti Sila Pur Dhoiye, Nikse Jyoti Apaar
Surti Sila Pur Dhoiye, Nikse Jyoti Apaar
Translation
Guru is the wash man, Sikh is the cloth , God the soap
Wash the mind thoroughly clean, Out Comes The Glow of Truth
Guru is the wash man, Sikh is the cloth , God the soap
Wash the mind thoroughly clean, Out Comes The Glow of Truth
(14)
Jeevat Samjhe Jeevat Bujhe, Jeevat He Karo Aas
Jeevat Karam Ki Fansi Na Kaati, Mue Mukti Ki Aas
Jeevat Karam Ki Fansi Na Kaati, Mue Mukti Ki Aas
Translation
Alive one sees, alive one knows, find your liberation while alive
If Alive you do not cut the noose of your attachments , how will there be liberation with death?
Alive one sees, alive one knows, find your liberation while alive
If Alive you do not cut the noose of your attachments , how will there be liberation with death?
(15)
Akath Kahani Prem Ki, Kutch Kahi Na Jaye
Goonge Keri Sarkara, Baithe Muskae
Goonge Keri Sarkara, Baithe Muskae
Translation
Inexpressible is the story of Love , It goes without Saying
Like the dumb guy who eat sweet Sarkara, he only Smiles
Inexpressible is the story of Love , It goes without Saying
Like the dumb guy who eat sweet Sarkara, he only Smiles
(16)
Chinta Aisee Dakini, Kat Kaleja Khaye
Vaid Bichara Kya Kare, Kahan Tak Dawa Lagaye
Vaid Bichara Kya Kare, Kahan Tak Dawa Lagaye
Translation
Worry is such a Thief, it eats one's heart
What can the poor doctor do, How far will his medicine reach?
(17)
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Uncha Dekh Aavaas
Kaal Paron Punyah Letna, Ouper Jamsi Ghaas
Kaal Paron Punyah Letna, Ouper Jamsi Ghaas
Translation
Kabir , Don't be so proud and vain, Looking at your high mansion
Tomorow you'll lie under feet, On top will grow Grass
Kabir , Don't be so proud and vain, Looking at your high mansion
Tomorow you'll lie under feet, On top will grow Grass
(18)
Kabira Garv Na Keejiye, Kaal Gahe Kar Kes
Na Jaane Kit Mare Hai, Kya Des Kya Pardesh
Na Jaane Kit Mare Hai, Kya Des Kya Pardesh
Translation
Kabir , Don't be so proud and vain, The clutches of Time are dark
Who knows where it will kill , Whether at home or abroad
Kabir , Don't be so proud and vain, The clutches of Time are dark
Who knows where it will kill , Whether at home or abroad
(19)
Kabira Kiya Kutch Na Hote Hai, Ankiya Sab Hoye
Jo Kiya Kutch Hote Hai, Karta Aur Koye
Jo Kiya Kutch Hote Hai, Karta Aur Koye
Translation
On Kabir's saying nothing happens , What I don't do does come to pass
If anything happens as if my doing, It is done by someone else
On Kabir's saying nothing happens , What I don't do does come to pass
If anything happens as if my doing, It is done by someone else
(20)
Jyon Naino Mein Putli, Tyon Maalik Ghat Mahin
Moorakh Log Na Janhin, Baahar Dhudhan Jahin
Moorakh Log Na Janhin, Baahar Dhudhan Jahin
Translation
Like the pupil is in the eyes , Your God lives inside you,
The ignorant don't know this, they search Him on the outside
Like the pupil is in the eyes , Your God lives inside you,
The ignorant don't know this, they search Him on the outside
(21)
Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hanse Tu Roye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye
Aise Karni Na Kari, Pache Hanse Sab Koye
Translation
When you came in to this world , Everyone laughed while you cried
Don't do such work, That they laugh when you are gone
When you came in to this world , Everyone laughed while you cried
Don't do such work, That they laugh when you are gone
(22)
Pehle Agan Birha Ki, Pachhe Prem Ki Pyas
Kahe Kabir Tub Janiye, Naam Milan Ki Aaas
Kahe Kabir Tub Janiye, Naam Milan Ki Aaas
Translation
First the pain of separation, then the thirst for Love
Says Kabir, only then will you know Joy of the Union.
First the pain of separation, then the thirst for Love
Says Kabir, only then will you know Joy of the Union.
(23)
Aag Jo Lagi Samand Mein, Dhuan Na Pargat Hoye
So Jane Jo Jarmua, Jaki Lagi Hoye
So Jane Jo Jarmua, Jaki Lagi Hoye
Translation
The Ocean is on Fire, The Smoke is not Visible
He Knows Who Has Been there and been Burnt
(24)
Aasa Jive Jag Marey, Log Marey Mar Jayee
Soyee Sube Dhan Sanchate, So Ubrey Jey Khayee
Soyee Sube Dhan Sanchate, So Ubrey Jey Khayee
Translation
Hope yet lives, the world dies, people die and die again
Perish yet hoarding wealth, spend and freedom attain
Hope yet lives, the world dies, people die and die again
Perish yet hoarding wealth, spend and freedom attain
(25)
Maala To Kar Mein Phire, Jeebh Phire Mukh Mahin
Manua To Chahun Dish Phire, Yeh To Simran Nahin
Manua To Chahun Dish Phire, Yeh To Simran Nahin
Translation
The rosary rotating by the hand, the tongue twisting in the mouth,
With the mind wandering everywhere, this isn't meditation
The rosary rotating by the hand, the tongue twisting in the mouth,
With the mind wandering everywhere, this isn't meditation
(26)
Kabir Maala Kaath Kee, Kahi Samjhave Tohi
Man Na Firave Aapna, Kaha Firave Mohi
Man Na Firave Aapna, Kaha Firave Mohi
Translation
Kabir, the rosary made of wooden beads, what can it teach you?
If you don't control your minds motion, why control the beads motion?
Kabir, the rosary made of wooden beads, what can it teach you?
If you don't control your minds motion, why control the beads motion?
(27)
Jab Mein Tha Tab Hari Nahin, ab Hari Hai Mein Nahin
Sab Andhiyara Mit Gaya, Jab Deepak Dekhya Mahin
Sab Andhiyara Mit Gaya, Jab Deepak Dekhya Mahin
(28)
Kabir Soota Kya Kare, Koore Kaaj Niwaar
Jis Panthu Tu Chaalna, Soyee Panth Samwaar
Jis Panthu Tu Chaalna, Soyee Panth Samwaar
Translation
Kabir, why do you sleep? Leave the useless tasks
Be focused on the path which you were meant to tread
Kabir, why do you sleep? Leave the useless tasks
Be focused on the path which you were meant to tread
(29)
Kabir Soyee Soorma, Man Soon Maande Jhoojh
Panch Pyada Paari Le, Door Kare Sab Dooj
Panch Pyada Paari Le, Door Kare Sab Dooj
Translation
Kabir, He alone is the Warrior , who takes on the mind head-on
Crushing the sensual five, all duality gone
Kabir, He alone is the Warrior , who takes on the mind head-on
Crushing the sensual five, all duality gone
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