Moko Kahan (Kabir Das)

The truth of love is the truth of the universe: it is the lamp of the soul that reveals the secrets of darkness

(Kabir Das)

Moko Kahan by Kabir Das

Original Lyrics

Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande Main To Tere Paas Mein  Na Teerath Mein, Na Moorat Mein, Na Ekant Niwas Mein Na Main Jap Mein, Na Main Tap Mein, Na Main Barat Upavaas Mein Na Main Kiriya Karam Mein Rehta, Na hin Jog Sanyaas Mein Khoji Hoye Turant Mil Jaoon, Ek Pal Ki Talaas Mein Kahat Kabir Suno Bhai Sadho, Main To Hoon Viswaas Mein Om Namah Shivay

Translation

O Beloved, where do you search for me?

I am always with you and within you

not in pilgrimage,

nor in idols,

nor in solitude

not in chanting or reciting,

nor in religious austerity,

nor in any fasting rituals

not in religious activity,

nor in renouncing the world for spirituality

for the devoted and earnest seeker,

I am found in an instant of search

Says Kabir, Listen with care,

where your faith is,

I am there

Salutations to Shiva,

the auspicious and gracious one.