ਤੈਸੋ ਜੈਸਾ ਕਾਢੀਐ ਜੈਸੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਇ ॥
taiso jaisaa kaadhee-ai jaisee kaar kamaa-ay.
According to the actions the mortal commits, so is he proclaimed.
ਜੋ ਦਮੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਸੋ ਦਮੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਾਇ ॥੩॥
jo dam chit na aavee so dam birthaa jaa-ay. ||3||
And that breath which is drawn without thinking of the Lord, that breath goes in vain. ||3||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
You come to be known by what you actually do, day after day.
And a breath that passes without a single thought of the One just slips away, unused. Each breath is a small chance to remember.
Every breath is a small chance to remember the One.
taiso jaisaa kaadhee-ai — you are known by what you do; and jo dam chit na aavee so dam birthaa jaa-ay, a breath drawn without a thought of the One passes in vain. Each breath is framed as a small opportunity for remembrance.
A Question to Sit With
Can you take one slow breath right now and hold something you're grateful for?
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