Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The heart that turns toward the One and takes shelter there carries a quiet blessing. It is like good fortune written deep inside.
Nanak says: finding that closeness, everything cools and softens. Body and mind settle, the way a fever breaks and you finally feel calm and easy.
The soul that comes to the One for shelter finds a deep, cool calm.
Saran sohaagan aa-i-aa, jis mastak bhaaga-o means "the blessed soul comes to the shelter, with good fortune marked on her brow." Saran means shelter, a safe place. Sohaagan is the happy bride, a picture the Guru often uses for any soul, whoever they are, who is close to the One. The mark on the brow means grace, a gift, not a reward for being better than others.
Kaho Naanak tin paa-i-aa, tan man seetlaaga-o means "says Nanak, she finds the One, and her body and mind are cooled." Seetal means cool and soothed.
Think of coming in from a hot, dusty playground and drinking cold water in the shade. Your whole body sighs. That coolness, seetal, is the relief this whole raag keeps returning to.
What cools you down and soothes you when everything feels too hot inside?
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