Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When these women were married, their husbands stood so handsome beside them.
They came to their weddings carried in fine chairs decorated with ivory.
Water was sprinkled over their heads in blessing, and glittering fans waved above them.
This one is about honoring people by remembering their happiest day.
The hymn takes us back to the women's weddings. Jadahu see-aa vee-aahee-aa laarhay sohan paas — when they were married, their husbands looked so fine beside them.
We see the carried chairs decorated with ivory. We see water sprinkled over their heads as a blessing. Jhalay jhimkan paas — glittering fans wave above them.
Every happy detail is remembered on purpose. That way, we feel how big the loss really is.
This is a kind act, not just a poem. A number in the news can feel far away. But when you remember someone's happy day, they become a real person again. Think of looking at a family photo album. Each smiling face reminds you that every person is precious.
Guru Nanak gives these women their dignity by remembering them whole. They are not just numbers. They are brides who once laughed under waving fans.
Why does remembering someone's joy make their suffering matter more?
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