Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Whoever the One keeps safe, in kindness, is the devotee who chants the Naam.
Nanak says: the one whose mind is lit up, who takes understanding from the Guru, is made whole and complete.
Grace comes first, and a whole life follows.
Kar kirpaa jis raakhai aap means "the one whom the One keeps, in kindness." Raakhai means keeps safe. So-ee bhagat japai naam jaap: "that devotee repeats the Naam." Bhagat is a devotee, someone who loves the One.
Man pargaas gur tay mat la-ee means "the mind is lit up, and understanding comes from the Guru." Pargaas is light. Mat is understanding.
Think of a lamp. First it has to be plugged in. Then it glows and lights up the room. Grace comes first and makes everything else possible. Kaho naanak taa kee pooree pa-ee means "Nanak says, that person's life is made whole." Pooree means full and complete.
What is something that, once you understood it, made everything else make more sense?
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