Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Jaidev gave up his pride.
Sain the barber was saved by his loving service.
Keep your mind steady; let it not wobble or wander off anywhere.
O my mind, you too will cross over; take shelter in the One.
Letting go of pride and serving with love both lead to the One. Keep your heart steady, and you will cross over.
Jaidev gave up his pride, the loud voice of "me." Sain was a barber. In his society, that work was seen as low. Naa-ee uDhaari-o sain sayv means the barber Sain was saved by his service.
The Guru Granth Sahib names a barber right beside kings and wise men on purpose. Your job and your family's rank never decide who the One holds close. Think of a school where the janitor and the principal are both invited to sit in the front row.
Then comes a quiet instruction. Man deeg na dolai means let your mind not wobble or wander. And a promise: saran paa-ay, taking shelter in the One, you will cross over.
What helps your mind stay steady instead of wandering off when things get hard?
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