ਗੁਰਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਕਾਟਿਆ ਦੀਨੋ ਦਾਨੁ ॥
gur dukh kaati-aa deeno daan.
The Guru relieved my sufferings, and blessed me with the gift.
ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮੁ ਜੀਵਨ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
safal janam jeevan parvaan. ||1|| rahaa-o.
My birth has been rendered fruitful, and my life is approved. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Guru has cut away my sorrow and given me a gift.
My birth has borne fruit, and my life is welcomed.
A life turned toward what is real becomes a life that bears fruit.
At the center, the Rahao. Gur dukh kaati-aa deeno daan — the Guru cuts the sorrow and gives the gift (daan — grace, freely given). Safal janam jeevan parvaan — the birth is fruitful, the life is accepted. A whole life made worthwhile.
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