Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Think of the mighty helper who leapt to a faraway island, carried back the healing herb that saved a life, and did great deeds that made his beloved Lord glad.
Even with all that strength and service, one plain, humble thing stayed with him. Great power and a simple station can live in the very same person — and there is no shame in that.
Great strength and a humble place can belong to the very same person.
DaaDheelay lankaa garh: Hanuman burned the fortress of Lanka. Upaarheelay raavan ban: he pulled up Raavan's garden. Sal bisal aan tokheelay haree: he brought back the healing herb for Lachhman's wounds, and made Lord Raam glad.
Karam kar kachh-utee mafeetas ree: and yet his kachh-utee, his simple loincloth, stayed with him. Trilochan turns this humble detail into dignity. Think of a champion who still wears the same old sneakers. Greatness and a lowly station can live together. Worth is not rank, and the devotees return to this again and again.
Why do we sometimes expect powerful people to look grand in every single way?
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