Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When the Creator looks on someone with a kind glance of grace, all their work is set right.
The One alone is their protector.
Nanak, the servant, says: no one can equal such a person.
When the kind glance of the One rests on someone, their life comes together.
Jis oopar nadar karay kartaar means "the one on whom the Creator casts a glance of grace." Nadar is that glance of grace. It is always there, a gift you open to.
Tis jan kay sabh kaaj savaar means "all that person's work is set right." And tis kaa raakhaa ayko so-ay: "the One is their protector."
Think of a coach who walks over and simply smiles at a nervous player. The player's shoulders drop, and the game starts to make sense. The whole shabad lands on this picture. A look of kindness settles what a thousand plans could not. Jan naanak aparh na saakai ko-ay means "servant Nanak says, no one can equal such a person."
When has a little bit of kindness turned a whole hard day around for you?
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