Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One I've given my heart to is wise and clear-seeing — truly good.
That One stands right beside me, so the trickster can't get anywhere near me.
Now Kabir names his protection: my Husband is the Great One of discriminating wisdom — the One he's devoted to is clear-seeing wisdom itself, and that One is truly good (a real Saint). And with that One standing beside him, the deceiver cannot come near. This is the whole point of the allegory: you defeat the glittering pull not by fighting it alone with willpower, but by being close to wisdom and goodness. When your heart is companioned by what's clear-seeing and true, the tricks simply can't reach you — there's no opening. Stay close to what's wise and good, and you're safe from what would fool you.
Who or what keeps you clear-headed and safe from being tricked or led astray?
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