Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Keep the One in mind always, and the things that would trip you up lose their grip.
Nanak says: praise the Naam, and even the fear of those who wish you harm loses its hold and slips away.
Keep remembering, and fears and obstacles lose their grip.
Sadaa sadaa har Dhi-aa-ee-ai — keep the One in mind, always. Kichh bighan na laagai — and no obstacle will stick to you. A bighan is something that blocks your way. Think of a raincoat. The rain still falls, but it runs right off.
Naanak naam salaahee-ai — Nanak says, praise the Name. Bha-ay dusman bhaagai — and the fear of enemies runs away. When the heart is full of praise, even the fear of those who wish us harm slips away.
If someone is being unkind to you or hurting you, that is never something you have to accept. Telling a grown-up you trust is always the right thing to do.
What fear loosens its grip when you focus on something good?
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