Salok Sheikh Farid, Salok 129 — never break a heart, for every heart is a priceless jewel
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Do not say even one harsh word; your True Master lives in everyone.
Do not break anyone's heart; every heart is a priceless jewel.
The True Master lives in every person, so every heart is a jewel to be treated gently.
Ik fikaa na gaalaa-ay: do not speak even one bitter, harsh word. Sabhnaa mai sachaa Dhanee: the True Master is in all. A harsh word to anyone lands on the One living inside them.
Hi-aa-o na kaihee thaahi: do not break anyone's heart. Maanak sabh amolvay: they are all priceless jewels. Think of carrying a tray of glass ornaments; you step carefully because each one could break. Every heart is like that.
When have your gentle words made someone's day a little better?
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