Closing Sections
Commentary

The Closing Saloks, Savaiye The Water of the Guru

You take on the qualities of whatever you turn toward — so turn toward what holds no hate.

The Arc

The verse invites the mind to bathe in the immaculate, deep water of the Teacher and to turn toward a reality that holds no hate and fears nothing, letting doubt dissolve.

Key Vocabulary

nirvair — without enmity, holding no grudge; a Mool Mantar description of the One. bimal athaah majan — bathing in immaculate, unfathomable water, inner cleansing. nirbhau — fearless.

Themes and Cross-Connections

Inner cleansing gently contrasted with ritual bathing. Turning toward a hate-free, fear-free reality as the way to become hate-free and fearless oneself.

For the Closing Saloks

A quiet meditation on how we become what we behold.

Translation Notes

The contrast with ritual bathing is kept gentle and non-polemical.

Last updated: 2026-07-11

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