Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I make truth, contentment, kindness and doing what is right into my jewelry.
Nanak says: a heart dressed like that is blessed and beautiful, and it pleases the One it loves.
The best clothes are good qualities.
Sat santokh da-i-aa Dharam seegaar banaava-o — I make truth, contentment, kindness and Dharam, right living, into my jewelry. Think of getting ready for a big day. Instead of a new outfit, you put on honesty, patience and kindness. They never go out of style.
Then comes the picture of a suhaagan, a happy bride. In Gurbani, every soul is the bride and the One is the Beloved, so the picture fits anyone, young or old. Apunay parabh bhaava-o — a heart dressed in these qualities pleases the One it loves.
If good qualities were clothes, which ones would you want to wear?
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