Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One is the support that holds up my mind.
The One is the boat across the wide world-ocean.
Holding the One in mind, even the fear of death runs the other way.
And the tight grip of illusion simply loosens and lets go.
Naaraa-in man maahi adhaar — the One is the support the mind leans on. The line about the messenger of death 'fleeing' (jam bhaag palaa-in) is rendered gently — even the fear of death runs off. The vivid literal image of the One 'breaking the teeth of Maya the witch' is reframed away from a frightening figure into what it means: the grip of illusion loosens — the pull of appearances loses its hold on you.
What is something that once had a big grip on you that has loosened over time?
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