Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
A snake can shed its old skin and look brand new, but it still carries the same venom inside.
A heron stands so still it looks like it's meditating — but it's really just watching for a fish to catch.
This one says looking holy on the outside is not the same as being good on the inside.
Naam Dayv gives two pictures. First, a snake sheds its skin. It looks shiny and new. But it still carries the same venom inside.
Second, a heron. A heron is a tall water bird. It stands very still on one leg, like someone deep in prayer. But it is not praying. It is watching the water, waiting to snatch a fish. Its stillness is for hunting, not for peace.
Think of a player who acts sweet when the coach is looking, then trips people when the coach turns away. Nice on the outside does not mean kind on the inside. The heron is an easy one to remember. A calm, holy pose is not the same as a good heart.
How can you tell the difference between someone truly peaceful inside and someone just posing?
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