Have you ever jolted awake with a gasp, realizing you have overslept and you have missed an important meeting? Or perhaps you have found yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, losing track of time and feeling a hollowness despite the constant stimulation. These are just a few examples of how living on autopilot can lead to missed opportunities and unnecessary stress. Mindfulness through Kabir's doha Hi I am Manish Behl a Mindfulness Coach and teacher and when I started walking on path of mindfulness I realized that it so simple yet so complex.
Like this small Kabir’s Doha unveils such a profound wisdom. Kabir ji, a 15th-century Indian mystic poet, offers a powerful antidote on mindfulness. उठ जाग मुसाफिर भोर भई, अब रैन कहाँ जो सोवत है । जो सोवत है सो खोवत है, जो जगत है सोई पावत है॥ Wake up traveler, it's morning now, Night has finished.
Why are you still sleeping? Whoever is sleeping is missing, Whoever is awake is getting and enjoying this moment. Here, Kabir doesn't simply call for a physical rise from sleep. He challenges us to awaken our full awareness, to be present in the here and now, not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Imagine a traveler navigating a treacherous mountain path. He would not walk with his eyes closed, oblivious to the dangers around him. Similarly, navigating the complexities of life re.