Salok Sheikh Farid, Salok 82 (Mehl 5) — a garden of thorns
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Farid says: in the middle of this colorful earth there is a garden full of thorns.
Those humble ones whom their spiritual guide has blessed are not touched by even a scratch.
The beautiful world hides thorns, and the guide's blessing carries a person through without harm.
This salok is by Guru Arjan, written in Farid's name. Bhoom rangaavalee: the earth is bright and lovely. Yet in the middle of it is a thorny, poisonous garden, the pull of greed, pride and anger.
Jo jan peer nivaaji-aa: those whom the peer, the spiritual guide, has blessed. In Guru Arjan's words the guide is the Guru. Such people walk through the thorns and anch na laag, not even a scratch touches them.
Whose wise guidance helps you walk through the prickly parts of life?
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