Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The road I must walk is hard and tiring.
It is narrow, and it asks great care at every step.
That is where my path lies.
Farid, begin tending that path early.
This verse gives simple advice: the path to the One asks for care, so start walking it early.
Vaat hamaaree kharee udeenee: the road I walk is hard and tiring. Khanni-ahu tikhee bahut pi-eenee: it is sharper than a two-edged sword, and very narrow. The picture is a path so thin that each step needs attention.
Think of walking along the top of a low wall, arms out for balance. You don't rush. You watch each step, and you get better with practice.
Saykh fareedaa panth samhaar savayraa: Farid, tend your path early. Savayraa means early, like early morning. The advice is warm and practical. Begin now, walk with love, and the road leads home.
What is one good path in your life worth tending a little every day, starting now?
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