Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
This mind is intoxicated with the One's sublime essence.
The Gurmukh realizes the essence of totality.
For devotion, he dwells at the Guru's Feet.
Nanak is the servant of the slave of the Lord's slaves.
The mind that became a king ends up in the humblest, happiest service.
Raam rasaa-in ih man maataa — this mind is filled to overflowing with the sweet essence of the One. Rasaa-in means the finest essence. Through that one essence, the Gurmukh comes to know the whole of everything. For the love of devotion, they live at the Guru's feet.
Then Nanak takes the lowest place. Naanak har jan kay daasan daasaa — Nanak is the servant of the servants of the One's people. Think of the best player on a team who still carries the water bottles for everyone. The mind that became a king ends in humility, and it is glad to be there.
Why might true mastery of yourself lead to humility rather than pride?
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