By lifting the veil of the pot, he granted his sight. O beloved, your youth is adorned, and your voice is sweet delight.
Kabir uses profound metaphors here to describe the divine revelation. The 'pot' symbolizes the veil of worldly illusion, and its lifting signifies the moment we gain true spiritual sight. The Shyamaiya granting his sight represents the realization of the ultimate truth, while the beloved's youth and sweet voice describe the captivating nature of divine grace. Kabir emphasizes that this love is timeless, the companion of both the beginning and the end of existence.
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