Just as a fish loves water and a greedy person
loves wealth,
or as a mother loves her child, just so God loves
his devotee. ~Kabir~
The Divine Love for the Devotee
Kabir presents a vivid analogy to illustrate the depth of God’s love for a true devotee.
He compares this divine love to some of the strongest attachments found in the world.
Just as a fish is inseparably drawn to water, and a greedy person is consumed by the desire for wealth, so too is God's affection for His devotee unwavering and profound.
Similarly, the love a mother feels for her
child—selfless, nurturing, and unconditional—reflects the intensity and purity
of the bond between the Divine and the devotee.
Through these comparisons, Kabir emphasizes that God's love is not casual or indifferent.
Instead, it is as natural and essential as water is to a fish, as irresistible as wealth to one with greed, and as boundless as a mother’s care for her child.
This analogy encourages seekers to understand that when devotion is sincere and
free from ego or worldly desires, it evokes a deep, personal response from the
Divine, characterized by an all-encompassing love.
