A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
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When the Guest is being searched for,_x000D_ it is the intensity of the longing for the Guest that does all the work._x000D_ Look at me, and you will see a slave of that intensity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The intensity of one's desire can drive significant change and action.
Kabir's quote emphasizes the powerful role that longing and desire play in our lives. The 'Guest' symbolizes a cherished goal or sense of fulfillment, and it is the deep yearning for this 'Guest' that fosters motivation and purpose in our actions, illustrating how desire can transform a mere human existence into a pursuit of passion and meaning.
Themes
LongingDesireMotivationPhilosophyIntensity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams.
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