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Kabir on the nature of reality

Kabir, the 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, is renowned for his profound and accessible verses that delve into themes of spirituality, self-realization, and the nature of reality. Here are some of Kabir’s quotes that reflect his insights on the subjective experience of reality:

  1. "The river that flows in you also flows in me."

    • This quote highlights the shared inner essence and interconnectedness of all beings.

  2. "Behold but One in all things; it is the second that leads you astray."

    • Kabir emphasizes the importance of seeing the unity in all of existence, rather than being misled by duality.

  3. "When you are truly on the path, the scales will fall from your eyes and you will see the beauty of your own true form."

    • Reflecting on the transformative power of spiritual awakening, which reveals the true nature of the self.

  4. "Wherever you are is the entry point."

    • Suggesting that every moment and place holds the potential for spiritual realization and connection.

  5. "I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty."

    • This metaphor underscores the irony of searching for the divine externally when it is already within us.

  6. "The flute of the Infinite is played without ceasing, and its sound is love: when love renounces all limits, it reaches truth."

    • Kabir speaks to the boundless and continuous nature of divine love, which leads to ultimate truth.

  7. "The moon shines in my body, but my blind eyes cannot see it: the moon is within me, and so is the sun."

    • Highlighting the inner illumination and divine presence within each individual, often overlooked due to lack of awareness.

  8. "The drop is within the ocean, and the ocean is within the drop."

    • This quote illustrates the idea that the individual contains the entirety of the universe within, and vice versa.

  9. "He is the real Sadhu, who can reveal the form of the Formless to the vision of these eyes."

    • Kabir praises those who can perceive the divine within the physical world, seeing the formless in form.

  10. "Open your eyes of love, and see Him who pervades this world! Consider it well, and know that this is your own country."

    • Encouraging a perspective of love and awareness to recognize the divine omnipresence in the world around us.

  11. "All know that the drop merges into the ocean, but few know that the ocean merges into the drop."

    • Reflecting the profound mystical insight that the vastness of the divine is contained within the individual soul.

  12. "The truth of the Unseen is always there within us, but we have to look within to find it."

    • Emphasizing the importance of inner contemplation and self-discovery to realize spiritual truths.

  13. "If you want the truth, I’ll tell you the truth: Listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you."

    • Kabir advises tuning into the inner spiritual sound as the key to discovering the ultimate truth.

  14. "Listen, my friend! He who loves understands. He understands all who love."

    • Highlighting the universal understanding and connection that comes through the experience of love.

  15. "God is the breath of all breath."

    • This quote emphasizes the divine presence in every breath, suggesting an intimate and constant connection to the divine.

These quotes from Kabir encapsulate his mystical insights into the nature of reality and the importance of inner, subjective experience in realizing spiritual truths.

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