Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Like the rainbird that waits with its whole heart for the raindrop, let me keep the One always in mind. The Water of that living presence has quenched my thirst completely — and now I am at peace.
Like a rainbird longing for rain, Kabir keeps the One in mind, and his thirst is quenched.
The closing line calls up the saarang, or chatrik, the rainbird. It is a favorite Gurbani picture. The bird is said to drink only falling raindrops, and it waits for them with all its heart. That single-hearted longing is the model for simran, keeping the One in mind. Kahi kabeer bhaj saringpaanee — says Kabir, remember the One who holds the rain.
Raam udak mayree tikhaa bujhaanee — the Water of the One has quenched my thirst. The song that opened in fire now ends fully answered. Think of the first big rain after a long, dry summer, when the whole garden drinks.
What is something you want with your whole heart — and is it something that would truly satisfy you?
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