O Almighty! Your power dwells in every heart but is
invisible.
It just as
the red colour that resides in the green mehendi leaves and is invisible.~
Kabir~
Kabir’s Teaching on the Hidden Divine Power
Kabir offers a profound metaphor to illustrate the subtle nature of divine power within every being: “O Almighty! Your power dwells in every heart but is invisible.
It is
just as the red color that resides in the green mehendi leaves and is
invisible.” Through this analogy, Kabir emphasizes that although the divine
resides in all hearts, its presence is not always apparent to the outward eye.
Much like the vibrant red color that remains concealed within the green leaves of mehendi until it is revealed through a process, the power of the Almighty exists quietly within each person, typically unnoticed in daily life.
This teaching encourages us to look beyond external appearances and recognize the hidden spiritual essence present within ourselves and others.
Kabir’s words invite
reflection on the subtle and pervasive nature of the divine, inspiring us to
seek and nurture the inner qualities through which this hidden power may be
manifested in the world.
