Phunhay, Verse 5 — grace steadies a restless heart
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
My hope is so strong — may this hope itself fulfill my hopes.
When the True Guru is kind, I find the Perfect One.
My body is full of faults; I am covered with faults.
O Lord! When the True Guru is kind, my mind is held still.
When the Guru is kind, a restless mind can finally settle.
The verse begins with hope that is almost too big. Aasaa itee aas ke aas puraa-ee-ai: my hope is so strong, may this hope itself carry me there.
Then the Guru says something honest. He feels covered with avgan, faults and weak spots. That is no reason to give up. The same words come twice: when the Satgur, the True Guru, is kind, the mind is held still.
Think of a wobbly kid on a bike. A parent puts a steady hand on the seat, and suddenly the bike rolls straight. We do not earn that kindness. We receive it, and it is always near.
When has kindness reached you just when you felt unready?
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