Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Naam of the One is the praise of the One's humble servant, and it brings honor in all ten directions.
Those who tear others down, cut off from the One, cannot bear it even a little. They have only lit a fire in their own house.
The Naam becomes the good name of the one who loves it.
Jan kee ustat hai raam naamaa — the praise of the One's humble jan, or servant, is the Name itself. Dah dis sobhaa paa-ee — they find sobhaa, honour, in all ten directions. That means everywhere.
Then comes a sharp picture. A nindak is someone who tears others down with words. Khav na sakai — they cannot bear it. Apnai ghar lookee laa-ee — they set fire to their own house. Read gently, this shows how resentment works. It burns the person who holds on to it. Think of picking up a hot coal to throw at someone. Your own hand gets burned first.
So there is no need to get even. Keep loving the Naam, and the honour takes care of itself.
How does holding onto anger end up hurting you more than the person you are angry at?
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