Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Someone may offer everything freely to the Beloved: body, mind, all they have, their home, their whole self.
That one, says Kabir, is the true soul-bride — a soul truly united in love.
True devotion means giving your whole self in love.
This is Kabir's closing line. He gives a new meaning to suhaagan, the happy, faithful bride. It has nothing to do with an outward act. Tan man Dhan garihu sa-up sareer — she offers her body, mind, wealth, home and whole self. So-ee suhaagan kahai kabeer — she is the true bride, says Kabir.
So Kabir swaps the dramatic outward gesture for the real thing: loving, total self-giving. Think of a kid who helps with a family project with their whole heart, not just showing up for the photo. This is where the whole shabad was heading.
What does it look like to give something your whole heart, and not just part of it?
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