Kabir – Day 2

Today’s quote:

 

I gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which I must stop and look fear in the face…I say to myself, I’ve lived through this and can take the next thing that comes along.

-Eleanor Roosevelt

 

 

Day 2 from Sant Kabir:

 

Bura Jo Dekhan Main Chala, Bura Naa Milya Koye Jo Mann Khoja Apnaa, To Mujhse Bura Naa Koye

 

Translation

I searched for the crooked, met not a single one When I searched within myself, “I” found the crooked one

 

An explanation

 

This couplet deals with our perception, behavior and tendencies. It has been invariably noticed that we tend to find fault with someone else for our

situations and circumstances.   Our “I”, the ego, always tries to put blame

on others.   Non-awareness of our own self is the cause of this attitude.

Resultantly, we find ourselves being busy in criticizing and condemning others and conveniently term them as crooked or evil.

 

So Kabir says that instead of finding fault and maligning others, dive deep into your own-self.  Amazingly, an honest introspection will reveal that all fault lies with “me” and “my” own perceptions and attitudes. If there is any evil or crookedness, it is in “me”.  Correcting this and opting for a loving and compassionate attitude will change one’s perceptions and the world will appear wonderful all over again.