Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Says Nanak: that One alone is the Beloved of every soul.
The one He looks upon with grace becomes the joyful bride.
This one says every soul is the bride, and grace makes her glad.
Bhanat naanak sabhnaa kaa pir ayko so-ay — "Nanak says, the One alone is the Husband of all." Every soul, whoever they are, is the bride. The bride picture is a way of speaking, not a claim about being a boy or a girl.
Jis no nadar karay saa sohagan ho-ay — the one He looks on with grace becomes the happy bride. Nadar is the One's kind glance of grace. What makes a soul happy is not her own effort, but that glance. Longing starts the journey, and grace finishes it. Think of a shy kid at the edge of the playground, until a friend waves them over.
What is the difference between being noticed and being truly cherished?
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