Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One keeps its own honor, and gives greatness to those who love the One.
Nanak says: Harnaakhash, the cruel king, was brought down by the One's own claws, like a lion's. Blind as he was, he never knew a thing about the One's Court.
The One keeps its word to those who love the One, and the cruel king's power came to an end.
Paij means honor, like keeping your word. The One keeps its own word and gives vadi-aa-ee, greatness, to those who love the One. Think of a friend who promised to stand by you, and when the hard day came, they were right there.
Harnaakhash was the proud king who tried to hurt Prahlaad. In the old story, the One came as Narsingh, part lion, and brought him down with claws. The verse calls him blind, because for all his strength he never saw the dar, the One's court. He never saw how vast the One is.
When has stubbornness kept someone from seeing something bigger?
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