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Bibhaas, Prabhaatee, The Word Of Devotee Kabeer Jee: One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru: My anxious fears of death and rebirth have been taken away. The Celestial Lord has shown His Love for me. ||1||
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The Divine Light has dawned, and darkness has been dispelled. Contemplating the Lord, I have obtained the Jewel of His Name. ||1||Pause||
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