Monday, April 13, 2020

St Kabeer's Couplets 24: Not Caste, Saint's Knowledge Vast Comments

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Never enquire of a saint's caste,
Query for sure his knowledge vast,
Put price upon a goodly sword,
Leave alone sheath and scabbard.
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Aniruddha Pathak
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Kumarmani Mahakul 15 April 2020

This poem by Kabeer which is brilliantly translated by you has an outstanding concept. Knowledge is main not the caste, sword is main nor the sheath. Thanks for sharing.

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The philosopher- spiritualist Kabeer has laid before us a multitude of advices which have been considered as gems of saintly thoughts, later known under the title " DOHE" . The metaphorical expertise applied by St. Kabeer is ascertive to bring out the meaning of his verses. It's meaningless to know the caste of a saint; know how much sharp a sword is, need not bother for the sheath. Brilliant translation.....10

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Aniruddha Pathak 14 April 2020

Your reading of St Kabeer is excellent dear poet. Thanks for visiting with such good comments.

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 14 April 2020

Only Kabir could spell wisdom through his invaluable couplets. Thank you Sir for the brilliant translation....10

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Aniruddha Pathak 14 April 2020

'Thanks for brilliant translation'... I think if the original is from such a one as Kabeer the translation has to be good enough. Thanks for the comments.

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