Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Enjoy yourselves, O siblings of destiny — in the Guru's Court, He has blessed me with a Robe of Honor.
I have become the Master of my body-village.
I have taken the five rivals as prisoners.
This verse is a celebration: with the Guru's help, I am finally in charge of my own inner "village."
Tusee bhogihu bhunchahu bhaa-eeho — enjoy yourselves and eat, dear brothers and sisters. The bhaa-ee, the siblings, are everyone who shares this path. It is an invitation to a party.
Why the party? Gur deebaan kavaa-ay painaa-ee-o — in the Guru's court, I have been given a robe of honor. Long ago, a king would give a special robe to someone he wanted to honor. Here the Guru gives it.
Ha-o ho-aa maahar pind daa — I have become the master of my body-village. Bann aaday panj sareek — I have caught the five rivals and made them prisoners. The five rivals are five strong pulls inside every person: lust, anger, greed, clinging, and ego. Here "lust" just means wanting things too much in a way that takes over.
Think of a classroom where five loud kids used to run everything while the teacher sat in the corner. Now the teacher is back at the front, and the five are sitting quietly. They are still in the room. They just aren't in charge.
That is the change. Before meeting the Guru, the five ran the village and the soul was stuck. Now the soul, close to the One, leads, and the five are held in check.
What are the five forces in your inner life that most often run you — that take over before you know it? What would it mean to have them in chains rather than in charge?
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