Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Some recite and explain the Simritees and Shaastras, the old books of rules. Some sing the Vedas and read the Puraanas, the ancient holy songs and stories.
But their eyes put on a show, and their minds are full of tricks.
The One does not even come near them.
Words can say one thing while the heart holds another.
Some people explain the Simritees and Shaastras, old books of rules and teaching. Some sing the Vedas and read the Puraanas, ancient holy songs and stories. Reading holy books is good. The trouble is pakhand, putting on a show. The verse says they act with man kapat, a mind full of tricks.
Picture someone who says "sorry" with a smile while planning to do the same thing again. The words are right, but the heart is not. tin kai rama-ee-aa nayrh naahi — the One does not come near them. The One is not far away in miles. The distance is the gap between outside and inside. The critique is about faking, whatever book a person reads.
What is the difference between saying something and meaning it with your whole heart?
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