Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The dealers in this merchandise come from afar — those to whom the Name is dear.
The one who turns Guru-ward obtains the wealth — carrying the Shabad's reflection deep within.
Guru Amar Das is saying: in this market, love for the goods is the only pass you need.
He pictures a trading post. Aavahi is raasee kay vaapaaree-ay — the traders come for this stock. The stock is the Name. And you can spot these traders by one thing: the Name is dear to them. Love is the only pass checked at this market. No other qualification counts.
The true traders travel to where the true goods are: the Sangat, the gathering of good people, and the Guru's door. What they carry home they carry antar, within, as they think deeply on the Shabad. Think of a song you know by heart. No one can take it from you. No border guard, no robber, not even death can inspect these goods.
What do you love enough to travel for, wait for, and carry with you everywhere?
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