Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Why are you worrying yourself sick, dear one? Whatever you need, the Giver keeps on giving.
That One gives and gives and watches over you — and every living thing is fed just as it should be.
The letter Jhajha is pure comfort — Aasaa's signature note. Kaahay maran karahi kirtaas — why are you dying of anxiety? The verb is strong on purpose: worry is a kind of slow dying, and it's unnecessary, because jo tudh dayvai so-ee — whatever the Giver means to give, He keeps on giving. The picture is of a hand that gives, and gives, and watches over. For an anxious child (or adult), this verse is a hand on the shoulder: you are seen, you are fed, you can stop the worrying that was eating you.
What is a worry you could set down, trusting you'll be taken care of?
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