Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The world is feverish and burning up -- so let Your mercy pour over it and keep it safe.
Whatever door will save it, save it by that door.
The Guru has shown the way to peace: resting in the true Word.
Nanak says: I know no other than the One, who forgives and forgives.
A Guru Amar Das shalok, and one of Gurbani's most famous lines: jagat jalandaa rakh lai -- "the world is burning; save it." Jalandaa (burning) is read as feverish restlessness, not literal fire. What is striking is its scope: this is a prayer of mercy for the whole world, not just the devout -- jit du-aarai ubrai titai laihu ubaar, save it by whatever door works. The heart of the Vaar's compassion, and a charter for caring about everyone. The One is named simply bakhsanhaar -- the forgiving One.
If you could ask for one good thing for the whole world, what would you ask for?
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