Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Many seekers, masters, silent sages, and even the gods
could not fill their hearts just by forcing their bodies to obey.
But the one who thinks deeply on the Word and serves the Guru
grows clean in mind and body, and their pride is wiped away.
Even the greatest seekers could not reach peace by forcing it. What works is the Word and serving the Guru.
He names many kinds of seekers with respect. Sidh are people with great spiritual powers. Saadhik are those on a hard path. Mun are silent sages, and dayvaa are the gods. Even they could not fill their hearts through hath nigrahi, forceful holding back of the body and mind.
Think of trying to open a flower by pulling its petals apart. You only tear it. A flower opens with sun and water and time.
So what works? Sabad veechaar — thinking deeply about the Word, the Guru's teaching. And gur sayvaa — serving that teaching. Then mind and body become nirmal, clean and clear, and abhimaan, pride, melts away on its own.
What is something you can only receive, never force?
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