Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Mirages and Illusions


Life 
leads us to Mirages when we ask what lies ahead
and to Illusions when we question what is happening
 

2 comments:

  1. Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

    ~ Albert Einstein

    We would rather be ruined than changed

    We would rather die in our dread

    Than climb the cross of the moment

    And let our illusions die.

    ~ W. H. Auden

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  2. Jo Dise So To Hai Nahin,
    Hai So Kaha Na Jayee
    Bin Dekhe Parteet Na Aave,
    Kahe Na Koyee Patiyana
    Samajh Hoye To Rabeen Cheenho,
    Achraj Hoye Ayana
    Koi Dhyave Nirakar Ko,
    Koi Dhyave Aakaara
    Ja Bidhi In Dono Te Nyara,
    Jane Jananhara
    Woh Raag To Likhia Na Jayee
    Matra Lakhe Na Kana
    Kahat Kabir So Padhe Na Parlay,
    Surat Nirat Jin Jana

    [What is seen is not the Truth
    What is cannot be said
    Trust comes not without seeing
    Nor understanding without words
    The wise comprehends with knowledge
    To the ignorant it is but a wonder
    Some worship the formless God
    Some worship His various forms
    In what way He is beyond these attributes
    Only the Knower knows
    That music cannot be written
    How can then be the notes
    Says Kabir, awareness alone will overcome illusion]

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