Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I might have fine horses and elephants, lances and marching bands.
I might have whole armies, flag-bearers and attendants.
Without the One who holds the universe, all of it is just empty show.
Power and parades are empty show without the One.
Haivar gaivar nayjay vaajay — horses, elephants, lances and marching bands. Laskar nayb khavaasee paajay — armies, flag-bearers, attendants and grand display. Laskar means army. Bin jagdees jhoothay divaajay — without the Lord of the universe, all this is jhoothay, false and hollow.
Think of a giant parade balloon. It is big and bright, and it is full of air. Power and spectacle now join fine clothes in the list of things that cannot satisfy.
What looks impressive from the outside but might feel hollow inside?
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