ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਸੇਵ ਕਮਾਇਆ ਗੁਨ ਰਸਿ ਰਸਿ ਗਾਵੇ ॥੧॥
aap gavaa-i-aa sayv kamaa-i-aa gun ras ras gaavay. ||1||
They eradicate their self-conceit and serve the Lord; drenched in His Love, they sing His Glorious Praises. ||1||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
They eradicate their self-conceit and serve;
drenched in His Love, they sing His praises.
First the ego goes, then service flows, and the soul sings drenched in love.
The Saints' way in one line: "they eradicate their self-conceit and serve." First the ego goes (haumai), then service flows, and "drenched in His Love, they sing." Humility, service, and love-soaked praise — the whole shape of a holy life.
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