THE SWAN ( FREE SPIRIT ) SHALL FLY AWAY ALONE ONE DAY

                                                                                


KASHMIR WINTER DECEMBER 2010

I am personally touched by some Kabir Bhajans . One of the Bhajans sung by late Kumar Gandharva is my all time favourite . I have also attempted to translate this Bhajan to simple english

Udd Jayegaa Hans Akela,
Jug Darshan Ka Melaa
Jaise Paat Gire Taruvar Se,
Milnaa Bahut Duhelaa
Naa Jane Kidhar Giregaa,
Lageya Pawan Ka Relaa
Jub Howe Umar Puri,
Jab Chhute Gaa Hukum Huzuri
Jam Ke Dhoot Bade Mazboot,
Jam Se Pada Jhamelaa
Das Kabir Har Ke Gun Gaawe
Wah Har Ko Paran Paawe
Guru Ki Karni Guru Jayegaa,
Chele Ki Karni Chelaa
( Kabir )

Away shall fly this swan ( Free spirit) ,
Leaving this worldly Fair .
Difficult to meet it again O ignorant !
Like the leaf that falls from the tree,
in the wind storm.....
Once the time limit is complete,
Or the cycle of command and servitude
is complete ,
The entanglement with YAMA is bound to take place ignorant!
Learn None could escape his robust messengers ,
O Kabir Praise thy Lord and be at his feet ,
The Master ( Guru ) shall meet his fate according to his deeds ,
So shall the follower leave this worldly fair.
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