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Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande — Kabirdas — full lyrics and bhavarth (meaning)

'Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande' is a composition of Kabirdas. Kabir says — O man, where do you search for me (God)? I am not in the temple, nor in the mosque, nor in the Kaaba, nor on Kailash, nor in any ritual. If you are a true seeker, you will find me in a moment — I am in the breath of every breath.

A composition of Kabirdas. All sant bhajans.

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Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande — Kabirdas — full lyrics and bhavarth

Moko kahan dhundhe re bande, main to tere pas men ।
Na main deval na main masjid, na kabe kailas men ॥
Na to kaune kriya-karm men, nahin yog bairag men ।
Khoji hoy to turtai milihaun, pal bhar ki talas men ॥
Kahain kabir suno bhai sadho, sab swanson ki swans men ॥

Bhavarth (meaning): Kabir says — O man, where do you search for me (God)? I am not in the temple, nor in the mosque, nor in the Kaaba, nor on Kailash, nor in any ritual. If you are a true seeker, you will find me in a moment — I am in the breath of every breath.

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Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande — Lyrics in English

Read in English letters (Roman Hindi)

Moko kahan dhundhe re bande, main to tere pas men ।
Na main deval na main masjid, na kabe kailas men ॥
Na to kaune kriya-karm men, nahin yog bairag men ।
Khoji hoy to turtai milihaun, pal bhar ki talas men ॥
Kahain kabir suno bhai sadho, sab swanson ki swans men ॥

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote 'Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande'?

Kabirdas.

What is the meaning of 'Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande'?

Kabir says — O man, where do you search for me (God)? I am not in the temple, nor in the mosque, nor in the Kaaba, nor on Kailash, nor in any ritual. If you are a true seeker, you will find me in a moment — I am in the breath of every breath.

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