ਇਕਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਗਰਬਿ ਵਿਆਪੇ ॥
ik maa-i-aa mohi garab vi-aapay.
Some are engrossed in emotional attachment to Maya and pride.
ਹਉਮੈ ਹੋਇ ਰਹੇ ਹੈ ਆਪੇ ॥
ha-umai ho-ay rahay hai aapay.
They are self-conceited and egotistical.
ਜਮਕਾਲੈ ਕੀ ਖਬਰਿ ਨ ਪਾਈ ਅੰਤਿ ਗਇਆ ਪਛੁਤਾਇਦਾ ॥੧੫॥
jamkaalai kee khabar na paa-ee ant ga-i-aa pachhutaa-idaa. ||15||
They never think about the Messenger of Death; in the end, they leave, regretting and repenting. ||15||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
It is easy to get so wrapped up in wanting and in pride that we forget how short and precious our days are.
Remembering that this time is a gift helps us set down the heavy pride and live more gently, with fewer regrets.
Remembering that our days are a gift helps us set down our pride.
Pride is a heavy weight. Remembering that our days are short and precious helps us set it down before we leave with regrets.
A Question to Sit With
What would you do differently if you remembered each day is a gift?
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