Salok Sheikh Farid, Salok 26 — worried about a dusty turban
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Farid says: I worried that my turban might get dirty.
My careless self did not see that one day the dust will swallow up my head as well.
Fussing over a dusty turban, it is easy to forget that the whole body returns to the dust.
Mai bholaavaa pag daa: I was anxious about my turban. Mat mailee ho-ay jaa-ay: in case it got dirty. A turban is worn with care and pride, so a spot of dust feels like a big deal.
Gahilaa roohu na jaan-ee: the careless soul does not know. Sir bhee mitee khaa-ay: one day the earth will take the head too. The picture is plain about death, and it puts small worries in their place.
What small thing do you sometimes fuss over more than it deserves?
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