Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Loosen the grip of craving, anger, greed, and clinging attachment. As they ease, so does the endless spinning of coming and going — you settle into something steadier.
As craving, anger, greed and clinging loosen their grip, the restless heart settles.
Kaam krodh lobh moh tajo — let go of kaam, strong desire; krodh, anger; lobh, greed; and moh, clinging attachment. Gurbani usually names five of these troubles. Here four are named.
Janam maran duhu tay rahi-o — you are freed from both birth and death. That freedom can also be felt now, as the endless spinning of coming and going slows down. Think of a spinning top. Stop pushing it, and it slows, and wobbles, and comes to rest.
Which of these — wanting, anger, or holding on too tight — spins you the most?
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