Illusion and Reality

Jo Dise So To Hai Nahin,

Hai So Kaha Na Jayee

Bin Dekhe Parteet Na Aave,

Kahe Na Koyee Patiyana

Samajh Hoye To Rabeen Cheenho,

Achraj Hoye Ayana

Koi Dhyave Nirakar Ko,

Koi Dhyave Aakaara

Ja Bidhi In Dono Te Nyara,

Jane Jananhara

Woh Raag To Likhia Na Jayee

Matra Lakhe Na Kana

Kahat Kabir So Padhe Na Parlay,

Surat Nirat Jin Jana

English Translation

What is seen is not the Truth

What

is

cannot be said

Trust comes not without seeing

Nor understanding without  words

The wise comprehends with knowledge

To the ignorant it is but a wonder

Some worship the formless God

Some worship His various forms

In what way He is beyond these attributes

Only the Knower knows

That music cannot be written

How can then be the notes

Says Kabir,  awareness alone will overcome illusion

This verse of Kabir deals with the concept of Illusion and Reality. An average person is trapped in the conflict of illusion and reality.   The only Truth - the One Inexpressible God - is obviously beyond expression. Kabir in this verse affirms that only when one becomes aware and regulates one's affairs with awareness, only then one can be free from the pitfalls of illusion.