Namaste, dear readers and seekers of truth,

In a world moving at lightning speed, we often search for grounding, for clarity, and for timeless truths to help us navigate the complexity of modern life. In my personal journey through music, devotion, and spiritual reflection, I have consistently returned to one source of eternal wisdom—the dohas of Sant Kabir.

Kabir was not just a poet or saint. He was a fearless truth-seeker, a spiritual reformer, and above all, a voice of simplicity in a complex world. Though his couplets were written centuries ago, their relevance today is astonishing. His words cut through illusion and ego like a sharp sword, offering profound insights wrapped in everyday language.

Today, I wish to reflect on some of Kabir’s timeless teachings, and how we can apply them in our everyday professional and personal lives.

1. "Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na milya koi Jo mann khoja aapna, mujhse bura na koi."

Translation: I went in search of evil, but found none; when I looked within myself, I found none worse than me.

This couplet reminds us to stop judging others and start looking inward. In today’s workplace or family environment, it is easy to point fingers. But real transformation begins with self-awareness and accountability.

2. "Dheere dheere re mana, dheere sab kuch hoye Maali seenche sau ghara, ritu aaye phal hoye."

Translation: Slowly, slowly, O mind, everything happens at its own pace. The gardener may water a hundred times, but fruit arrives only in season.

In an age of instant gratification, Kabir teaches us the value of patience. Whether it’s building a career, nurturing relationships, or pursuing spiritual growth, the most meaningful outcomes take time.

3. "Kaal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab Pal mein parlay hoyegi, bahuri karoge kab?"

Translation: What you plan to do tomorrow, do it today; what you plan for today, do it now. Disaster may strike in a moment, when will you do what you must?

This is perhaps one of his most famous couplets—a clarion call for action. Procrastination is a thief of time and energy. Kabir’s voice urges us to be present and proactive in our duties.

This profound verse speaks of ego dissolution and inner enlightenment. As professionals, artists, or leaders, when we let go of the "I," divine grace and deeper purpose emerge.

Dear readers, Kabir’s wisdom is not meant to sit in dusty books. It is meant to be lived, questioned, tested, and internalized. The clarity and courage that his words offer are more relevant today than ever before.

Let us bring these ancient teachings into our present moment—to guide us, ground us, and awaken us.

With warmth and devotion,

Shailendra Bhartti.