A sore pain troubles me day and night, and I cannot sleep; I long for the meeting with my Beloved, and my father's house gives me pleasure no more. The gates of the sky are opened, the temple is revealed: I meet my husband, and leave at His feet the offering of my body and my mind.

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Creator: Kabir
Nationality / cultural background: Indian · North Indian poetic tradition
Work / edition: 1915 translation

Translation: Rabindranath Tagore · English

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