Verse 287 of 450
Salok Bhagat Kabir, Salok 229 — a seed that fruits all year
ਕਬੀਰ ਐਸਾ ਬੀਜੁ ਬੋਇ ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਸ ਫਲੰਤ ॥
kabeer aisaa beej bo-ay baarah maas falant.
Kabir, plant the seeds of such a plant, which shall bear fruit throughout the twelve months,
ਸੀਤਲ ਛਾਇਆ ਗਹਿਰ ਫਲ ਪੰਖੀ ਕੇਲ ਕਰੰਤ ॥੨੨੯॥
seetal chhaa-i-aa gahir fal pankhee kayl karant. ||229||
with cooling shade and abundant fruit, upon which birds joyously play. ||229||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Kabir says: plant a seed that bears fruit all through the twelve months,
with cool shade and plenty of fruit, where the birds play with joy.
Plant goodness that gives in every season.
Plant goodness that gives all year long, with shade and fruit for others.
Aisaa beej bo-ay: plant such a seed. Baarah maas falant: bearing fruit all twelve months. Seetal chhaa-i-aa gahir fal: cool shade and rich fruit. Pankhee kayl karant: the birds play happily. Many read the tree as the Naam, which grows in the heart and gives shelter to everyone around.
A Question to Sit With
What could you plant today that others would enjoy?
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