Holy Avtar Vani - Shabad No. 52
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Tan man dhan te bachche bale fani ne nahin reh sakde; Bande khudi takbbar wale fani ne nahin reh sakde. Rath poshakan ghorhe hathi fani ne nahin reh sakde; Pyar butan da hasde sathi fani ne nahin reh sakde. Joban raj jawani daulat fani ne nahin reh sakde; Thath amiri shaan te shaukat fani ne nahin reh sakde. Sadh janan mil rab pachhane kaayam dayam banda rahe; Avtar pyara bhagat hari da maut baad vi jinda rahe. |
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Body, mind and wealth, and the kith and kin all are mortal and cannot live for ever; Those with ego and the arrogance, all are mortal and cannot live for ever. Chariots, regel dresses, horses and elephants, all are mortal and cannot live for ever; Love for the dames, and the cheerful companions, all are mortal and cannot live for ever. Beauty, power, youth and wealth, all are mortal and cannot live for ever; Riches, luxuries and the grandeur, all are mortal and cannot live for ever. The one who perceives God after meeting the True Saint becomes immortal. Avtar says, the beloved devotee of God remains alive even after death. |
Meaning
Body, mind, wealth and the kith and kin all are mortal and cannot live forever. Those with ego and arrogance, all are mortal and cannot live forever. Chariots, regal dresses, horses and elephants all are mortal and cannot live forever. Love with living statues (metaphorically indicating human beings) and the cheerful companions, all are mortal and cannot live forever. Beauty, power, youth and wealth all are mortal and cannot live forever. Riches, luxuries and the grandeur all are mortal and cannot live forever. The one who perceives God after meeting True Saints becomes immortal. Avtar says, the beloved devotee of God remains alive even after death.