Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
"I am a great poet, from a fine and noble family. I am a scholar, a yogi, a holy man who has left the world behind."
"I am a wise teacher, a brave hero, a generous giver." This way of thinking never goes away.
The ego recites its resume — poet, scholar, yogi, renunciate, teacher, warrior, giver. Ih budh kabeh na naasee: this way of thinking never ends. The listing of grand titles is itself the self-importance that blocks the One. Ravi Daas, who spoke from the lowest social rank, aims this squarely at the pride of status. Pride in a title, any title, is the trouble; scholars, yogis and heroes themselves are not being mocked.
When do you catch yourself wanting to look important?
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