Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
So blind, gulping down loads of poison!
Eyes, ears and the whole body are worn out, and the breath can leave in a moment.
We can gulp down things that look good but slowly harm us, and our time here is short.
This is the rahaa-o, the "pause" line, the center of the shabad.
Bisoo means poison. Here it means things that look tasty but hurt us, the wants we feed without looking closely. AnDhay means blind. It is a passing state, not an insult: eating without really looking.
Think of drinking a whole bottle of fizzy soda because it looks fun. Later your stomach hurts.
The verse says eyes, ears and body wear out, and the breath can leave at any moment. That is not a threat. It is a gentle nudge. Our time is precious, so spend it on what matters.
What is something tempting that leaves you feeling worse afterward?
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