Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
If you want the path of good living: give up greed, and don't covet others' wealth or partners.
Let go of harmful acts and harmful urges, and hurry to the shelter of the One.
This line gives very clear, simple rules for living well.
Lobhaad darisat par garihaN — let go of greed, and don't look with longing at what belongs to others. The verse names their things and their husbands or wives. Taj sakal duhkarit durmatee — leave behind every harmful action and every harmful thought. Then bhaj chakarDhar sarnaN — hurry to the shelter of the One.
It is nice how plain this is. Living well is not a foggy idea. It has real steps you can take.
Think of a friend with a shiny new bike. You can be happy for them without wanting to take it. Hold back greed, don't grab at what is someone else's, stop doing harm, and run to the One. Loving the One and being a decent person are named here in the same breath.
Which is the plainer next step for you — releasing a greed, or a habit of coveting what isn't yours?
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