ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ॥
bilaaval.
Bilaaval:
ਕੋਊ ਹਰਿ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਨਹੀ ਰਾਜਾ ॥
ko-oo har samaan nahee raajaa.
There is no king equal to the Lord.
ਏ ਭੂਪਤਿ ਸਭ ਦਿਵਸ ਚਾਰਿ ਕੇ ਝੂਠੇ ਕਰਤ ਦਿਵਾਜਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ay bhoopat sabh divas chaar kay jhoothay karat divaajaa. ||1|| rahaa-o.
All these lords of the world last for only a few days, putting on their false displays. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There is no king like the One.
All these rulers of the world last only a few days, putting on their empty show.
Real greatness is quiet and lasting, not loud and showy.
ko-oo har samaan nahee raajaa — no king equals the One. divas chaar... jhoothay karat divaajaa — the "four-day" reign, the false pomp (divaajaa). Worldly power is leveled before the One — the same "king and subject alike" of the opening Kabir shabad.
A Question to Sit With
What is the difference between someone who is great and someone who just looks impressive?
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