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Kabir's Idea of Viraha and Mahashivaratri (Thematic Verses)

Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections

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The Agony of Viraha (Separation)

Original

बिरह भुवंगम तन बसै, मंत्र न लागै कोइ ।

Transliteration

Birah bhuvangam tan basai, mantra na laagae koi.

Meaning / Translation

Separation dwells in the body like a serpent; no mantra or remedy can cure it.

The Restless Soul's Longing

Original

मन व्याकुल भया, अब तो आ जा रे प्राननाथ ।

Transliteration

Man vyakul bhaya, ab to aa ja re praannath.

Meaning / Translation

The mind has become immensely restless; come now, O Lord of my life!

The Mystical Night of Mahashivaratri

Original

शिव की रात, विरह की अग्नि, मिलन का योग।

Transliteration

Shiv ki raat, virah ki agni, milan ka yog.

Meaning / Translation

In the night of Shiva, through the fire of separation, the yoga of divine union is achieved.

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