Wake Up! if you can: sayings of Kabir

WAKE UP! IF YOU CAN presents 55 sayings of the mystic Kabir. New translations from the medieval Hindi, the sayings are lively and natural, conveying mystic wisdom in a style typical of Kabir. “The sayings of Kabir in this book give a glimpse of what it is like to go beyond all our limitations and really wake up. And the sayings also give hints on how to do it – what is required along the way… "The intention of this small book of sayings is to offer – thanks to Kabir – a homeopathic dose of hope, help and humour for the way. The sayings remind us, as a contemporary mystic once said, that the path is more long than hard.” (WAKE UP! IF YOU CAN, introduction) A taste: If asleep, you dream of him; If awake, he’s in your mind: Eyes so immersed, Kabir, You’re conscious only of God – Never separate Even for a moment. (WAKE UP! IF YOU CAN, excerpt) The sayings of Kabir range from inspiring, touching, encouraging, to delightful – and very Kabir! He is bold, unexpected, witty… and the selection captures those Kabir qualities admirably. The conversational tone of Kabir's sayings and his obvious intelligence, humour and understanding open the heart, make one smile, and bring about a willingness to pay attention for a moment to Kabir’s message. His purpose? To challenge us to think and inspire us to action. The book includes a short introduction, a glossary of mystic expressions and a life sketch of Kabir.