Holy Avtar Vani - Shabad No. 253
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Bhes bana ke koi updeshe path karo te daan karo;
Matthe teko tall kharhkavo teerath ja ishnaan karo. Grahast tyago ratin jago janglan vich sthaan karo; Ghaalan ghaalo bhukkhan katto anditthe da dhyaan karo. Eh swaad mudhon ghutthe janam janam pachhtande ne; Kahe avtar eh anhe aagu narkan de vich jande ne. |
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Some disguise as saints and sermonize people to recite holy scriptures and offer donations;
To pay obeisance (here) and ring bells (there), to visit the places of pilgrimage for a holy dip; To renounce family life, to keep awake at night and to live in forests; To undergo the rigors of rites and rituals, to keep fasts, and to contemplate on the one they have not seen. Such persons with worldly tastes are fundamentally mistaken, and they repent on being subjected to births and deaths; Avtar says, they are blind escorts and they go to hell. |
Meaning
This verse talks about those who guide disciples to follow rituals don't attain heaven. He is saying somebody pretend to be a saint and preach to recite Holy Scriptures and offer donations. Also they advise to bow one's head and ring bells, visit pilgrimage & take dip in holy rivers to get rid of sin. They advise People should leave their family and children and that one should undergo suffering by staying in forest and keep awake at night. To undergo tough rituals, keep fast and think about the one they have not seen. Such practices distance people from original source and are regretful on repeated births and deaths.