Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
People take great care of the body, in every way they can. That's natural.
But the body was only ever a home for a while.
This one says: care for your body, and care for your inside just as tenderly.
Anik jatan kar kaa-i-aa paalee — with so many efforts, the body is looked after. Kabir notices, without scolding, how much attention goes to the outside.
The next line says that at the end, the body is given to the fire, agan sang jaalee. Kabir's point is simple: the body is a home for a while, not forever.
Think of how carefully you might set up a tent on a camping trip, knowing you will fold it up on Sunday. Since the outside is passing, tend the inside too.
You take care of your body every day — what are some ways you could take care of your inner self too?
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