Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One who brought down Harnaakhash with lion's claws showed gods and people that they have a Master who keeps them.
Namdev says: I meditate on the Man-lion, Raam, the Giver of fearless dignity.
The One came to protect the boy who trusted completely.
The old story says the One appeared as Narhar, the man-lion, half person and half lion, and ended Harnaakhash's cruel rule. Sur nar kee-ay sanaathaa means "gods and people were shown their true Master." Under the story, the meaning is simple. The One came to guard a trusting heart.
Kahi naamday-o ham narhar dhi-aaveh means "Namdev says, I remember the Man-lion." Raam abhai pad daataa means "Raam, the Giver of fearless dignity." Abhai pad is the place of no fear.
Think of a small child holding a parent's hand in a crowded station. The crowd is still loud, but the child is not afraid. That is the gift Namdev sings about. It is fearlessness itself, so that love never has to be afraid.
What helps you feel brave when you are scared?
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