Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There are many ways of being awake, and of sleeping.
To be awake as a gurmukh, turned toward the Guru, is the finest way.
Kabir says: of all the things this body can do, the finest is to remember the Naam of Raam with love.
There are many ways to be awake, and one is best. Jaagat sovat baho parkaar — there are many kinds of waking and sleeping. Gurmukh jaagai so-ee saar — waking as a gurmukh, turned toward the Guru, is the finest.
Then Kabir names the best thing a body can do. Kahi kabeer bhaj raam naam — says Kabir, keep the Naam of the One close. Bhaj means to remember with love.
Think of waking up and opening the curtains. Your eyes were open before, but now the room is full of light.
What helps you feel most awake and alive inside?
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