St Kabeer Couplets 6: Give Me No More Than Enough

Lord, give no more than I need,
Just enough my folks to feed,
Nor I need to sleep hungry,
Nor my saintly guests any.
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Sanyi itna dijiye, ja mein kutumba samaye,
Main bhi bhukha na rahun, sadhu na bhukha jaye.

Money is necessary, but more of it may not make one happier. In fact, it might become nuisance in many a ways. So, pray for enough money and no more. How much is enough? This aspect is beautifully brought out to fore in this couplet by Kabeer.
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