Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Whoever stays awake does not tell lies.
They keep their five senses in hand, instead of being dragged around by them.
They hold the Guru's teaching close in their mind, and give their whole mind and body to loving the One.
Being awake inside shows up in plain, everyday ways.
Jaagat rahai na alee-aa bhaakhai — the awake person does not lie. They keep the five senses in hand, like a rider guiding a horse instead of being dragged by it. They hold the Guru's teaching in mind. And they give mind and body to loving the One.
So being awake here means three things: being honest, being in charge of yourself, and loving the One with your whole heart.
Which is hardest for you: honesty, self-control, or love?
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