Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Every hope I hold in my heart, I receive from my God.
I sweep the homes of the holy people and wave the fan to keep them cool.
Because the One fulfills every hope, the heart wants to give back by serving.
This is the Rahao, the "pause" line, the center of the shabad.
Kara-o manorath manai maahi — the hopes I hold in my mind. Apnay prabh tay paava-o — I receive them all from my One.
Day-o soohnee saaDh kai, beejan dholaava-o — I sweep the homes of the holy and wave a fan to cool them. These are real, simple acts of loving service. Think of helping clean up after a big family dinner, just because you are grateful for it. Service flows out of trust that the One provides.
What is a small, ordinary act of help that feels good to do?
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