ਕਾਮ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਲੋਭ ਮਾਨ ਇਹ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਛੋਰੈ ॥੧॥
kaam kroDh lobh maan ih bi-aaDh chhorai. ||1||
How can I escape the afflictions of sexual desire, anger, greed and pride? ||1||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
How can I escape the afflictions of lust, anger, greed, and pride?
Naming the passions honestly is the first step to escaping them.
The question sharpens to the Panch Vikaar by name: "how can I escape... sexual desire, anger, greed and pride?" Naming them is part of facing them — but the verse leaves the question open, so the answer (the next pauri) lands with force.
A Question to Sit With
Which of the four — wanting, anger, greed, pride — most afflicts you?
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