Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Let the bride wear the Name as her necklace. Let her keep herself clean with the thought of the One.
Let her slip the Maker's bracelet onto her wrist. Then her mind will hold steady.
Each thing the bride puts on is really a way of keeping the One close, and it makes her mind calm.
Guru Nanak keeps going through her morning routine. Her necklace is the Name: har har haar kanth lay pahirai, she wears the Name of the One around her neck. Her toothbrush, the daily cleaning, is remembering the One. Her bracelet is the Creator, kartaa, the Maker of all.
What does all this do? It is not beauty just for show. The result is a steady mind. In biDh chit Dharay-ee — in this way she holds her mind still.
Think of brushing your teeth every day. One day does not do much. Doing it every day keeps you healthy. These ornaments work the same way. Each good quality she wears settles her restless mind a little more.
What small daily habit helps settle your mind?
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