Sikhism·Raag Bhairao·Shabad 65
Verse 3 of 5

Even the Homeless Find a Home

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਏਹੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ॥
jin ka-o likhi-aa har ayhu niDhaan.
Those who have this treasure of the Lord's Name written in their destiny,
ਸੇ ਜਨ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਮਾਨੁ ॥
say jan dargeh paavahi maan.
those humble beings are honored in the Court of the Lord.
ਸੂਖ ਸਹਜ ਆਨੰਦ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਉ ॥
sookh sahj aanand gun gaa-o.
Singing His Glorious Praises with peace, poise and bliss,
ਆਗੈ ਮਿਲੈ ਨਿਥਾਵੇ ਥਾਉ ॥੨॥
aagai milai nithaavay thaa-o. ||2||
even the homeless obtain a home hereafter. ||2||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Those who have this treasure of the Naam written in their lives are honored in the court of the One.

Sing the praises of the One with peace, calm and joy, and even someone with no home finds a home in the world beyond.

There is a home for the one who felt they belonged nowhere.
The deeper layer

People who carry the Naam are honored, and even those who feel they belong nowhere find a home.

Nidhaan means treasure. For some, this treasure of the Naam is written into their lives. They are welcomed with honor in the Court of the One, like a guest greeted warmly at the door.

How do they live? Sookh sahj anand — with peace, calm and joy. They sing the goodness of the One, and that is how they feel.

Then comes the tenderest line. Aagai milai nithaavay thaa-o — even someone with no place gets a place. Think of the new kid at school who eats lunch alone. Then someone waves and says, "Sit with us." The Guru cares about the ones who get left out. In the One's home, there is room for everybody.

A Question to Sit With

What makes a place finally feel like home to you?

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