Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When someone loses sight of the One, ill-will pulls them off course, and quarreling with kind people only wears them out.
Nanak says: the One Himself, my Master, is my guardian — so what can anyone do to me?
With the One as protector, there is nothing to fear.
Nindak parabhoo bhulaa-i-aa — the slanderer has forgotten God. Kaal nayrai aa-i-aa — his end draws near, and har jan si-o baad uthree-ai — he starts quarrelling with the Lord's humble people. Losing sight of the One pulls a person off course. Naanak kaa raakhaa aap parabh su-aamee — God, the Master, is Nanak's own protector. Ki-aa maanas bapuray karee-ai — what can any poor, helpless person do? Think of a little brother walking home next to his big sister; the kids on the corner simply stay quiet.
What makes you feel safe from other people's meanness?
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