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A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.

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Open your eyes of love, and see Him who pervades this world! consider it well, and know that this is your own country.

Songs of Kabîr (1915)

Hindus and Muslims alike have achieved that End, where remains no mark of distinction.

The human flesh and the flesh of beasts is similar and their crimson blood is also the same.

When you were born, you cried while others laughed. Perform such deeds that when dying, you laugh while others cry.”

Only he knows it who has reached that region: it is other than all that is heard and said.

Songs of Kabîr (1915)

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