Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Some spend their days gambling.
Some spend them lost in drink.
Some spend them taking what belongs to others.
And the One's humble servants spend their days keeping the Naam in mind.
Gambling, drink and taking what belongs to others can use up a life. The same days can be spent on the Naam.
Kaahoo bihaavai khaylat joo-aa — some spend life gambling. Amlee hoo-aa — some spend it drunk or high. Par darab choraa-ay — some spend it taking what belongs to others.
The verse names these plainly. It does not shout or call names. The point is the contrast, not to put anyone down.
Then comes the turn. Har jan bihaavai naam Dhi-aa-ay — the har jan, the One's own people, spend their days keeping the Name in mind.
Think of two kids with the same free afternoon. One spends it on something that leaves them feeling empty. The other spends it on something that fills them up. Same hours, very different day.
What is one way you would like to spend your days more?
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