Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Whoever drinks the One's deep essence is colored by it forever. All other flavors wear off in a moment.
Swept up in the One's essence, the mind is in lasting joy. Every other essence brings only worry.
This one says the taste of the One stays with you, while other tastes fade fast.
Har ras means "the One's sweet taste," the joy of being close to the One. Har ras peevat sad hee raataa means "whoever drinks it is colored by it forever." Aan rasaa khin meh leh jaataa means "other tastes wear off in a moment."
Think of the fizz in a soda. It is exciting for a minute, then it goes flat. Now think of a hug from someone who loves you. The warmth stays with you all day.
There is more. Har ras kay maatay man sadaa anand means "filled with the One's taste, the mind is always in joy." But aan rasaa meh vi-aapai chind means "other tastes bring worry." Worldly fun fades, and often leaves restlessness behind. The One's taste leaves lasting peace.
What pleasure fades fast and leaves you restless — and what stays and settles you?
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