बुरा जो देखन मैं चला, बुरा न मिलिया कोय, जो…
बुरा जो देखन मैं चला, बुरा न मिलिया कोय, जो दिल खोजा आपना, मुझसे बुरा न कोय।
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Sant Kabir Das Quote: “बुरा जो देखन मैं चला, बुरा न मिलिया कोय, जो…”
Verified Translations of This Quote
English
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ThoughtsWorld Literary Translation
“When I set out to find fault in the world, I found none; when I searched within my own heart, I saw no one more flawed than myself.”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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ThoughtsWorld Gujarati Edition
“જ્યારે હું જગતમાં બૂરાઈ શોધવા નીકળ્યો ત્યારે મને કોઈ ખરાબ ન મળ્યું; જ્યારે મેં મારા પોતાના હૃદયમાં જોયું, ત્યારે મારાથી ખરાબ કોઈ ન લાગ્યું.”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
When we look outward to judge the faults of others, we miss the truth; when we honestly examine our own heart, we realize that self-purification must begin within.
Historical Context
A classic Doha by Sant Kabir teaching radical self-inquiry and humility.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Sant Kabir Das |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | Hindi |
| Primary Source / Work | Kabir Sakhi Granth (15th Century) — Varanasi Traditional Edition |
| Categories | Mind & Emotions |
| Topics | character humility mindfulness Truth |
| Occasions | Good Morning |
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