Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
It can feel easy to take what belongs to others and think no one notices,
but the One is always right there, watching and listening with love.
Chasing after more and more is like slipping into a pit. We cannot see what lies ahead.
Khus khus laidaa vasat paraa-ee means happily taking what belongs to someone else. It can seem like nobody notices. Yet vaykhai sunay tayrai naal khudaa-ee: the One is right there with you, seeing and hearing. Khudaa-ee is a Persian word for God.
The pit in the last line is greed. Wanting more and more is like walking while staring at your phone. You do not see the hole in front of you, or what lies ahead.
The point is not fear of getting caught. It is the steady comfort that we are never alone. The One is always near, and honesty keeps our feet on solid ground.
When is it hard to be honest, and what helps you choose it?
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