Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One is the very life of the saints.
In place of pleasures that leave them empty, they drink the nectar of the Naam, an ocean of peace.
There are two drinks: thrills that leave you empty, and the Naam, which is an ocean of peace.
The One is the very life of sant janaa, the saints, humble holy people. This is the rahaa-o, the "pause" line, the center of the shabad.
Bikhai ras means pleasures that taste like poison in the end. They promise a lot and leave a person empty. Think of a huge bag of candy that leaves you feeling sick.
Amrit is nectar, sweet and life-giving. The Naam is that amrit, a sukh saagar, an ocean of peace. The good-hearted simply choose the sweeter, deeper drink. And they are more alive for it.
What is something that felt exciting at first but left you feeling empty after?
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