Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
So sing — yes, sing the deep, thoughtful songs, all you brides.
The Life of the whole world has walked into my home.
This is the pause line, the center of the shabad. It is pure celebration: sing, because the Life of the world has come home.
Gaavhu gaavhu kaamnee bibayk beechaar — "sing, sing, O brides, songs of wisdom and reflection." Notice what is sung. Not just noise, but bibayk beechaar, clear thinking and reflection. This joy is thoughtful, not silly.
Hamrai ghar aa-i-aa jagjeevan bhataar — "my Husband, the Life of the world, has come into my home." The One is not a private god for one person. The One is the life moving through everything. Think of a birthday party where the songs are full of love and meaning, not just loud.
What would you sing about if your heart were completely full?
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