Kabir's Idea of Viraha and Mahashivaratri (Thematic Verses)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
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.