Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The one the One blesses with true devotion is the truest kind of rich.
People are drawn to that person, because this treasure is found in no ordinary store.
Whoever turns toward the Guru receives it; whoever turns away just gathers a handful of dust.
Those who deal in the Name carry a wealth that no worry and no fear can reach.
Nanak says: I have loaded up the treasure of the Naam, and my heart stays carefree and free.
The seventh numbered Pauri (Guru Ram Das). Sachaa saahu -- the "true banker/king" is the one rich in devotion, not in coins. The jam jaagaatee (Death as tax-collector) who "does not approach" the Name-dealers is softened: the point kept is vayparvaahu -- carefree, beyond the reach of fear. The vaimukh... bhas paahu (turning away gathers ashes) line is rendered as the natural emptiness of turning away, not a punishment. The keynote is freedom: the one true wealth is the only one you cannot lose.
What is something valuable to you that money could never buy and no one could steal?
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