Sohbet of the Week (25 - 26)

Sufi Poems – Mirabai - 51

Mirabai (1498-1546) was an Indian mystic and poetess.

Her very personalized ecstatic songs of love, praise and lamentation have remained alive through the centuries and are still recited and sung by Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians alike on the Indian subcontinent today.

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I am True to My Lord

I am true to my Lord,

O my companions,

there is nothing to be ashamed of now

since I have been seen dancing openly.

In the day I have no hunger;

at night I am restless and cannot sleep.

Leaving these troubles behind, I go to the other side;

a hidden knowledge has taken hold of me.

My relations surround me like bees.

But Mira is the servant of her beloved Giridhar,

and she cares nothing that people mock her.

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Heartily,

Puran

Dear friends, here is a wonderful website - an overview over all the many outstanding poets

which the Indian Sufi Culture has brought in the course of the many centuries.

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Dear friends, here are the collected 'Sohbets' 2026, much joy listening!