Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Wanting, anger, and grabbing for more are all still here.
Unkind words about others still slip out. When that is true, all the outward effort adds up to little.
Doing all the outward things means little if anger, greed and unkind words are still inside.
The verse lists what outer religion can leave untouched. Kaam is strong wanting. KroDh is anger. Lobh is greed. And par nindaa, talking badly about others, still slips out of the mouth.
So all the service, done only on the outside, adds up to little.
This is a mirror to hold up to ourselves, not a stick to poke at others. Think of cleaning your room by shoving everything under the bed. It looks tidy, but the mess is still there.
If someone is being unkind to you or hurting you, that is never something you have to accept. Telling a grown-up you trust is always the right thing to do.
What is one habit of the heart you would most like to soften?
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