Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I would give my whole self to the one who could bring me to my Beloved. I'd hand over everything for that meeting.
This one says love shows how big it is by what it gladly gives.
Ih tan vaychee sant peh — I would sell this body to the saint, if he would lead me to my Beloved. It is a startling picture. But the meaning is tender, not grim. The singer would give their whole self to anyone who could guide them to the One they love.
In the verse before, the singer would give themself up for one glimpse. Here, they would give their whole self just for the guide who shows the way.
Think of a kid who saves every coin for months to buy a train ticket to visit a best friend. The cost keeps growing, and they keep paying it with a smile. Love keeps raising its own price, and gladly pays it.
Who are the people who help bring you closer to what you love?
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