Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Spiritual wisdom beyond compare — that is the adornment of the radiant bride.
She is the noblest of all, and beautiful — held in the love and affection of her Beloved.
The bride's finest jewelry is wisdom, and her high rank comes from love.
Gi-aan apaar seegaar hai — boundless wisdom is her adornment. Gi-aan means spiritual wisdom, deep understanding. In that age, a woman's worth, and a soul's, was often measured by jewelry, family name, or the color of her skin. This verse quietly turns that upside down. It is understanding that makes a person shine.
Saa sabhraa-ee sundree — she is beautiful and queenly, the noblest of all. Her rank, too, comes from whom she loves and who loves her. Think of a team captain chosen not for the fanciest shoes, but for helping everyone play well. Beauty, family, standing: the world hands these out at birth. Here love and wisdom hand them out instead, and any soul can wear them.
What makes a person truly radiant to you — and how much of it can be bought or inherited?
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