The Vedas and the Puranas proclaim it, the WORLD is established in it, the Rishis and devotees speak of it: but none knows the mystery of the WORD. The householder leaves his house when he hears it, the ascetic comes back to love when he hears it. Kabîr says: "But who knows whence the Word cometh?
Where to next: the WORD or the WORLD?
[Source: RT 57 (partial); 1.66. sâdho, s'abd sâdhnâ kîjai]
Vedas. These are the oldest Hindu scriptures; you can learn more at Wikipedia.
Puranas. The Puranas are a kind of Hindu encyclopedia; you can find out more at Wikipedia.
Rishis. The rishis were Vedic poets and, later, holy seers. You can read more at Wikipedia.
householder. This refers to the life stage known as grihastha, the second of the four stages of life known as ashramas.
ascetic. This refers to the life stage known as sannyasa, the final stage of the four stages of life known as ashramas.
Here is the full poem:
LVII
I. 66. sâdho, s'abd sâdhnâ kîjai
Receive that Word from which the Universe springeth!
That word is the Guru; I have heard it, and become the disciple.
How many are there who know the meaning of that word?
O Sadhu! practise that Word!
The Vedas and the Puranas proclaim it,
The world is established in it,
The Rishis and devotees speak of it:
But none knows the mystery of the Word.
The householder leaves his house when he hears it,
The ascetic comes back to love when he hears it,
The Six Philosophies expound it,
The Spirit of Renunciation points to that Word,
From that Word the world-form has sprung,
That Word reveals all.
Kabîr says: "But who knows whence the Word cometh?
