Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
That pull has knocked down even the mighty and still sits there, looking pure and tempting.
But by grace, I've seen it clearly for what it is.
This one says once you see the trick clearly, it starts to lose its power over you.
This is the rahaa-o line, the "pause" line. It is the center of the whole song. The snake, Maya, has knocked down even the strong. Now she sits in clear, clean water, looking pure and harmless. That is her trick.
Then comes the key line. Gur parsaad deethee — by the Guru's kindness, I have seen her. The moment you truly see the pull for what it is, its hold on you begins to break.
Think of a magic trick. Once someone shows you how it is done, you cannot be fooled by it again. And notice how Kabir sees it. Not by being clever, but by grace, a gift that comes when your heart is open.
How does seeing through a trick take away its power to fool you?
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