i burst into laughter <br />whenever i hear <br />that the fish is thirsty in water <br /> <br />without the knowledge of the Self, <br />people just wander <br />to Mathura or to Kashi, <br />like the musk-deer unaware <br />of the scent in his navel, <br />goes on running forest to forest. <br /> <br />in water is the lotus plant <br />and the plant bears flowers <br />and on the flowers are the bees buzzing, <br />likewise all yogis and mendicants <br />and all those who have renounced comforts, <br />are on here and hereafter <br />and the nether world - <br />contemplating. <br /> <br />Friend, the Supreme Indestructible Being - <br />on whom thousands of sages meditate <br />and even Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, <br />really resides within one's self. <br /> <br />Although He is near, He appears far away - <br />and that is what makes one disturbed; <br />says Kabir, listen, O wise one, <br />by Guru alone is such confusion curbed.<br /><br />Sunil Uniyal<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-fish-is-thirsty-a-bhajan-of-kabir/
