Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Everyone says 'mine, mine' and attaches themselves to you with affection.
But at the very last, none of them goes along with you. How strange the ways of the world are!
This line notices something strange: we build our lives on bonds that can't come with us at the end.
Mayra-o mayra-o sabhai kahat hai — everyone says "mine, mine," and ties their heart to you with love. Ant kaal sangee nah ko-oo — but at the very last, no one goes along with you. Ih achraj hai reet — how strange the ways of the world are!
This is not said in a bitter way. It is said with wonder.
Think of friends at the airport. They can walk with you all the way to the gate, but not onto the plane. Seeing this clearly is not meant to spoil love. Love your people fully. It just points our deepest trust toward the One companion who does go with us, all the way.
What have you built your security on that can't come with you all the way? What can?
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