Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
He paid the fine, but in vain — in the Court, his account is not credited.
The deeds that would have covered him, those deeds he has not done.
This one says a last-minute payment cannot make up for a whole life of not caring.
The picture is of someone trying to pay at the very end. Daan sagal gair vajeh bhari-aa — he paid, but it was no use. Deevaan laykhai na pari-aa — in the One's court, it was not counted.
Why? JayNh kaaraj rahai olHaa so-ay kaam na kari-aa — the good deeds that would have covered him were never done.
Think of never practicing the piano all year, then practicing all night before the recital. One night cannot replace a year of practice. A good life is built day by day, a little at a time.
What 'account' are you building now, while there is still time?
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