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passages, and they will become clear by reference to the general view of the system, with which we shall be furnished from the Sukh Nidhán: it may be sufficient here to observe, that the doctrines of Kabir are said to be conveyed in four - fold language, or that of Máyá, Atmá, Man or intellect, and the Vedas.
RAMAINÍ TIE Cr. - (Máyá's account of the first being, and of herself.) What is his colour, form, and shape; what other person has beheld him; the Omkára did not witness his begiming, how then can I explain it; can you say from what root he sprang; he is neither the stars, nor sun, nor moon; he has neither father, nor mother: he is neither water, nor earth, nor fire, nor air: what name or description can I give of him: to him is neither day nor night, nor family nor caste; he resides on the summit of space; a spark of his substance was once manifest, of which emanation I was the bride; the bride of that being who needs no other.
SABDA TIIE 5611. – To Ali and Ráma we owe our existence, and should, therefore, shew similar tenderness to all that live: of what avail is it to share your head, prostrate yourself on the ground, or immerse your body in the stream; whilst you shed blood you call yourself pure, and boast of virtues that you never display: of what benefit is cleaning your mouth, counting your beads, performing ablution, and bowing yourself in temples, when, whilst you mutter your prayers, or journey to Mecca and Medina, deceitfulness is in your heart. The Hindu fasts every eleventh day, the Musalman during the Ramazán. Who formed the remaining months and days that you should venerate but one. If the Creator dwell in Tabernacles, whose residence is the universe? who has beheld Ráma seated amongst images, or found him at the shrine to which the Pilgrim has directed his steps? The city of HARA is to the east, that of Ali to the west; but explore your own heart, for there are both Ráma and Karim. Who talks of the lies of the Veds and Tebs; those who understand not their essence. Behold but one in all things, it is the
| SR No. | 007688 |
| Book Title | Essays Lectures on Religion of Hindu Vol 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | H H Wilson |
| Publisher | Trubner and Company London |
| Publication Year | 1861 |
| Total Pages | 480 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Interfaith & Hinduism |
| File Size | 28 MB |