I AM A child in the dark.
I stretch my hands through the coverlet of night for thee, Mother.

রাত্রে যদি সূর্যশোকে ঝরে অশ্রুধারা
সূর্য নাহি ফেরে, শুধু ব্যর্থ হয় তারা।

I.63. avadhu, maya taji na jay
TELL ME, Brother, how can I renounce Maya?
When I gave up the tying of ribbons, still I tied my garment about me:
When I gave up tying my garment, still I covered my body in its folds.
So, when I give up passion, I see that anger remains;
And when I renounce anger, greed is with me still;
And when greed is vanquished, pride and vain-glory remain;
When the mind is detached and casts Maya away, still it clings to the letter.
Kabir says, 'Listen to me, dear Sadhu! the true path is rarely found.'