Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The riches of this world are like treasure in a dream. Why are you so proud of them?
None of it will go along with you in the end. Why do you hold on to it so tightly?
The world's riches are like treasure in a dream. Ih jag hai sampat supnay kee — the wealth of this world is dream-wealth. Sampat means riches. So why be proud of it?
Sang tihaarai kachhoo na chaalai taahi kahaa laptaano — none of it goes along with you, so why cling to it? The question is gentle. It invites open hands, not guilt.
Think of dreaming that you found a chest of gold coins. You wake up, and your hands are empty. You can still enjoy nice things. Just hold them lightly, and save your tight grip for what lasts.
What is something you love that you could still enjoy without gripping it tightly?
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