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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There is no river at all, and no boat, and no boatman._x000D_ There is not even a rope to tow the boat, and no one to pull it._x000D_ There is no earth, no sky, no time, no thing, no shore, no ford!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote by Kabir reflects the idea that the tangible world we perceive may be an illusion.
Kabir's quote suggests that our usual understanding of reality, with all its physical components like rivers, boats, and time, is ultimately an illusion. It invites us to contemplate the deeper nature of existence, challenging us to see beyond the material world and recognize the emptiness inherent in our perceptions. This can be interpreted as a meditation on the concept of non-attachment and the fleeting nature of life.
Themes
IllusionRealityExistenceEmptinessNon-Attachment
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion on reality and perception.
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