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Bada Hua To Kya Hua, Jaise Ped Khajoor
Panthi Ko Chaya Nahin, Phal Laage Atidoor
Translation
In vain is the eminence, just like a date tree
No shade for travelers, fruit is hard to reach
A date tree grows very tall, projecting eminence and a distinction
of its own. Yet, it does not provide shade to weary travelers. Besides,
it's fruit grows so far that one cannot easily pluck it.
Explanation
A date tree grows very tall, projecting eminence and a distinction
of its own. Yet, it does not provide shade to weary travelers. Besides,
it's fruit grows so far that one cannot easily pluck it.
Using this simile, Kabir in this doha points out to us about our
vain personalities. What good is our so called eminence, if it is
neither compassionate nor helpful to others? Kabir emphasizes that
we should shed our greed, selfishness and insecure tendencies and
establish ourselves in such a way that we should be willing to give
and share. Only then we will be blessed and become a blessing to
others
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