The river and its waves are one surf: where is the difference between the river and its waves? When the wave rises, it is the water; and when it falls, it is the same water again. Tell me, Sir, where is the distinction? Because it has been named as wave, shall it no longer be considered as water?
— Kabir Medieval

Indian mystic poet

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From 'One Hundred Poems of Kabir', illustrating the non-dual nature of creation and the creator.

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15th Century

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