Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
It's easy to say wise things to others and not really live them yourself.
But in good company, the wisdom sinks in and becomes real, and it steadies you.
This one says: it's easy to tell others wise things, and good company helps you actually live them.
The verse is honest and a little funny. "A person talks and makes people listen, but does not think about what he himself says." It is easy to give good advice and not follow it.
"But when he joins the Satsangat, he is made steady." Satsangat means the true company, good people together. Think of telling your little sister to share, then grabbing the last cookie yourself. With good friends around, the wisdom sinks in, and you start to live what you say.
What's the difference between saying something wise and truly living it?
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