Sikhism·Raag Aasaa·Shabad 184
Verse 2 of 3

The Guru Is Not Distant but Right at Hand

ਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਰੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਨਾਲੇ ॥
gur mayrai sang sadaa hai naalay.
My Guru is always with me, near at hand.
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਦਾ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਲੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
simar simar tis sadaa samHaalay. ||1|| rahaa-o.
Meditating, meditating in remembrance on Him, I cherish Him forever. ||1||Pause||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

My Guru is always with me, right at hand.

Remembering Him again and again, I cherish Him forever.

The Guru is not a distant figure but a constant presence, right at hand.
The deeper layer

The Pause: "my Guru is always with me, near at hand" (ang-sang). The Guru is not a distant figure consulted occasionally but a constant presence, cherished through unceasing remembrance. Nearness invites continual love.

A Question to Sit With

What does it feel like to know something good is always with you, near at hand?

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