The lock of error shuts the gate, open it with the key of love: Thus, by opening the door, thou shalt wake the Beloved. Kabîr says: "O brother! do not pass by such good fortune as this."

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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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In the source: XXXVIII

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