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Kabir Dohas

Maala Pherat Jug Bhaya, Mita Na Man Ka Pher
Kar Ka Manka Chhor De, Man Ka Manka Pher

Translation

Eons have passed whirling rosary, restless remains the mind 
Give up the beads of rosary and rotate the beads of mind

My Understanding

This doha is an extension of the previous one. Kabir in this doha explains that the purpose of using rosary is not the end but a medium which is helpful in meditation. The aim of all meditations is to calm the mind and become its master. The rosary is but a mere tool.

Having explained this Kabir proceeds to state that although many epochs have elapsed since the human civilization started using the rosary as a tool, yet we see that by and large our mind is restless and agitated while the tool appears to have become a symbol in itself. 

Addressing the spiritual aspirants, Kabir asserts that instead of concentrating on the rosary beads and its count of rotation, one should focus and become aware of  the wandering mind. For only by becoming aware shall we become alert and be able to guide ourselves towards poise and serenity. This is the ultimate aim of meditation - to become calm and experience the oneness between our individual self and the cosmic self.

 

March 30, 2002

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Rajender Krishan
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Comments on this Doha

Comment kabir doha i like

abhijeet

29-Feb-2016 01:27 AM

Comment tasbih ke daano se ubz kaam liya
yun zahido ne muft me ilzam liya
tera naam to woh tha jo bina ginti laitay
kiya mila lutf jo gin gin ke tera naam liya

Shahzeb Mistry

27-Dec-2015 12:10 PM

Comment Dear Rajender Kishan you have created a fabulous website where Kabir dohas, other poems and spiritual words are so well organized.

Kabir lives in our hearts and minds because Kabir so quintessentially represents Indian culture.

May I offer a slight adaptation of your nice translation for thsi doha:

Eons have passed whirling rosary,
yet restlessly whirls the mind
Give up the beads of rosary
and twirl beads of mind

Again thanks for your committed work.

S Siddiqi

22-Oct-2015 21:07 PM

Comment it wasn't like this

the right verge is mentioned here

Mala pherat jug gaya, Phira na mann ka pher
Kar ka manka daal ke, mann ka manka pher

deepak

23-Aug-2012 07:52 AM

Comment It is an excellant attempt. It will bring to the avid Hindi readers as well as youngsters to same paddestral.
Narendra bhatia
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Narendra bhatia

22-Jun-2012 08:29 AM




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Index of Dohas in English

  1. Looking at the grinding stone
  2. I searched for the crooked
  3. Tomorrows work do today
  4. Speak such words
  5. Slowly slowly O mind
  6. Give me so much O God
  7. In vain is the eminence
  8. Like sesame contains the oil
  9. Begging is like perishing
  10. Neither illusion nor the mind
  11. Kabira in the market place
  12. Kabir's mind got cleansed
  13. Reading books everyone died
  14. In anguish everyone
  15. Guru is the washerman
  16. Alive one sees
  17. Inexpressible is the story of Love
  18. Worry is the bandit
  19. Don't be so proud and vain
  20. Don't be so proud and vain - 2
  21. By my doing nothing happens
  22. Like the pupil in the eye
  23. When you were born
  24. First the pangs of separation
  25. With the ocean set ablaze
  26. Kabir, save the wealth ...
  27. Hope lives in a dying world
  28. If I say one, It is not
  29. Kabir, This is the abode of love
  30. The Rosary rotating by the hand
  31. Eons have passed whirling rosary
  32. The rosary made of wooden
  33. When I was then Hari was not
  34. Ages have passed shaving
  35. What Harm have the Hair Done
  36. Arise from slumber O Kabir
  37. O Kabir, Your Hut
  38. He alone's the Warrior
  39. Guru the Potter ...
  40. Liberation Comes Not in Seclusion
  41. Both Guru and Gobind (God) are One
  42. I am the Worst of All
  43. That Death the World is Terrified of
  44. Kabir, When One Died; Two Were Dead ...
  45. That death the world (Another Perspective)
  46. Kabir! Let yourself be a pebble
  47. Maya Has Enticed You
  48. World of Black Soot
  49. Discarding Materialism is Insignificant

Index of Dohas in Hindi

  1. Chalti Chakki Dekh Kar
  2. Bura Jo Dekhan Mein Chala
  3. Kaal Kare So Aaj Kar
  4. Aisee Vani Boliye
  5. Dheere Dheere Re Mana
  6. Sayeen Itna Deejiye
  7. Bada Hua To Kya Hua
  8. Jaise Til Mein Tel Hai
  9. Mangan Maran Saman Hai
  10. Maya Mari Na Man Mara
  11. Kabira Khara Bazaar Mein
  12. Kabir Man Nirmal Bhaya
  13. Pothi Padh Padh Jag Mua
  14. Dukh Mein Simran Sab Kare
  15. Gur Dhobi Sikh Kapda
  16. Jeevat Samjhe Jeevat Bujhe
  17. Akath Kahani Prem Ki
  18. Chinta Aisee Dakini
  19. Kabira Garv Na Keejiye
  20. Kabira Garv Na Keejiye - 2
  21. Kabir Kiya Kutch Na Hote Hai
  22. Jyon Naino Mein Putli
  23. Jab Tun Aaya Jagat Mein
  24. Pehle Agan Birha Ki
  25. Aag Jo Lagi Samand Mein
  26. Kabir So Dhan Sanchiye
  27. Aasa Jive Jag Mare
  28. Ek Kahun To Hai Nahin
  29. Kabir Yeh Ghar Prem Ka
  30. Maala To Kar Mein Phire
  31. Maala Pherat Jug Bhaya
  32. Kabir Maala Kaath Kee
  33. Jab Mein Tha Tab Hari Nahin
  34. Moond Munddavat Din Gaye
  35. Keson Kaha Bigadia
  36. Kabir Soota Kya Kare
  37. Kabira Teri Jhompri
  38. Kabir Soyee Soorma
  39. Guru Kumhar Sikh Kumbh Hai
  40. Shune Padiya Na Chootiyo
  41. Guru Govind Toh Ek Hain
  42. Kabir, Sabh Te Hum Bure
  43. Jis Marne Te Jag Darey
  44. Kabir Ek Marante Dui Marey
  45. Jis Marne te (Another Perspective)
  46. Kabir Rorraa Hoe Rahu Baatt Kaa
  47. Naamaa maiaa mohiaa kahai
  48. Kabir, Jag Kajal Ki Kothri
  49. Kabir, Maya Taji Ta Kia Bhaya