Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The scriptures and the holy proclaim it, but the deaf do not hear.
When the game of life is lost and he breathes his last, then the fool regrets it in his mind.
This one says the truth is everywhere; the sad part is not listening.
The warning is not hidden. Bayd saastar jan pukaareh — the Vedas and Shaastras, the old Hindu holy books, say it clearly. Good and holy people say it too. Sunai naahee doraa — but the one who won't listen does not hear.
He keeps not listening until nipat baajee haar — the game of life is over and he has lost. Only with his last breath does regret come.
Think of a teacher reminding the class all month, "The project is due Friday." One student keeps his earbuds in. On Friday morning he finally hears it, and it is too late. The truth was everywhere. He just was not listening.
What truth have you been 'deaf' to that you'd be wise to hear now?
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