Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Like a traveler who stops to ask directions, I asked the way — and I was pointed toward home.
Holding what matters as my support, I burned away the heavy weight of pride, and set out on the path.
O true Guru, bring me to meet the One.
This one is about how asking for directions is the first step home.
Panth dasaavaa nit kharhee — I stand by the road every day and ask the way. The soul is pictured as a young traveler who admits, "I don't know the route," and asks for help. It is a humble, hopeful picture.
The answer comes from the Guru, the true teacher. Har har naam chaytaa-ay gur — the Guru helps me remember the Name. Mayrai man tan naam aaDhaar hai — the Name is the support of my mind and body for the whole trip.
One thing gets dropped along the way. Ha-umai bikh jaalee — I burned away the poison of "ha-umai," the "me, me, me" of pride.
Think of packing for a hike. You can't carry a heavy bag of pride and still walk lightly. Asking for directions is already the start of putting that bag down. The humble traveler who asks is the one who gets home.
Is it hard for you to ask for directions or help? What makes it easier?
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