Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There can seem to be countless, endless fires of wanting burning at the center of the mind.
They are quieted only by the cool water of real understanding, poured by the teacher.
Giving my mind fully, I received it — and now I sing the wonders with joy.
Neel aneel agan — billions, uncountable, of the fire of craving (trisnaa) at the mind's seat. The cooling image is lovely: jal nivree — extinguished by water, the boojh (understanding) the gur imparts. The exchange in the last line is the whole path in miniature: man day lee-aa — give the mind fully, receive everything, and rahas gun gaaee — sing with delight. Giving, not grabbing, is how you receive.
When you're burning with wanting something, what cools it down for you?
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