Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One reached into the burning ocean of my endless wanting and lifted me out. The One cooled the thirst that never seemed to quit.
The Guru sprinkled the nectar-water of the Naam over me and became my helper.
Rescue comes as a gift. Agan saagar tay kaadhi-aa — God pulled me out of the ocean of fire. The fire is endless wanting, the craving that never seems to stop. Prabh jalan bujhaa-ee — God put out the burning.
Then: amrit naam jal sanchi-aa — the Guru sprinkled the nectar-water of the Name. Amrit means sweet, life-giving nectar. Gur bha-ay sahaa-ee — the Guru became my helper.
Think of a hot day at the park when someone turns on the sprinklers. Everyone runs into the cool spray and laughs. The Name cools the heart the same way. Once again the rescue is something received, a gift.
What is something that only leaves you wanting more, and what satisfies you?
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