Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When we follow only our own wanting, we drift apart from the One and pile up a wealth that turns out to be fake — it looks like a lot and holds nothing.
But turned toward the Guru, we are handed the Name like a shout of welcome. Mercy came, and made me the servant of the One's servants.
Nanak says: the Naam is my wealth, the only wealth worth having.
Khotee raas (counterfeit capital) versus har naam Dhan raas (the Name as true capital) is the whole shabad's ledger. Daasan daas — servant of servants — is Gurbani's humility that is freedom: the lowest place, chosen, where the ego finally lets go.
What have you once treasured that turned out to be worth less than it looked?
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