Sikhism·Raag Aasaa·Shabad 1
Verse 3 of 3

The Presence Is Hidden in Plain Sight

ਕਹਿ ਕਬੀਰ ਹੀਰਾ ਅਸ ਦੇਖਿਓ ਜਗ ਮਹ ਰਹਾ ਸਮਾਈ ॥
kahi kabeer heeraa as daykhi-o jag mah rahaa samaa-ee.
Says Kabir, I have seen such a Diamond, permeating and pervading the world.
ਗੁਪਤਾ ਹੀਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਭਇਓ ਜਬ ਗੁਰ ਗਮ ਦੀਆ ਦਿਖਾਈ ॥੨॥੧॥੩੧॥
guptaa heeraa pargat bha-i-o jab gur gam dee-aa dikhaa-ee. ||2||1||31||
The hidden diamond became visible, when the Guru revealed it to me. ||2||1||31||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Kabir says: I've seen that Diamond now, shining throughout the whole world.

It was hidden all along — and became visible the moment true wisdom showed it to me.

The most beautiful presence is already shining everywhere, hidden in plain sight — you just need your eyes opened to see it.
The deeper layer

Kabir closes with the joy of discovery: I have seen such a Diamond, permeating the whole world — the One shining in everything, everywhere he looks. And the key line: the hidden Diamond became visible when the Guru revealed it to me. The Diamond was always there, flashing its light through all of creation — but hidden, unseen, until wisdom opened his eyes to it. This is the raag's steady teaching in a jewel-image: the One isn't absent or far; it's hidden in plain sight, brilliant inside everything, waiting to be seen. And what reveals it isn't cleverness but the Guru — true wisdom, grace, a heart made clear. For a child: the most beautiful thing is already everywhere around you and inside you; you just need your eyes opened to see it shining.

A Question to Sit With

Have you ever suddenly noticed something beautiful that was there all along? What helped you finally see it?

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