Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There is only One. And the One is found by the True Guru's grace — a gift that is always here, waiting for an open heart.
The teaching is gentle with everyone, especially those the world overlooks; where it lives, hearts sing about the One.
In the Sangat, the sweet Naam is shared and enjoyed together.
Singing that way in the Sangat, the aches that weigh a whole life down begin to lift. Those whose lot it is learn what is true.
Fears loosen, tangled worries come undone, and a heavy dread simply stops following you. So I ask, gently: pour a little grace over me, and let me sing forever.
Singing in the Sangat loosens fear and dread, and the heart asks to sing forever.
The shabad opens with the mangal, the short blessing at the start: One Creator, known by the true Guru's grace. Satgur deen da-i-aal — the true Guru is kind to the humble. That mercy opens this Chhant, a song in several longer verses.
Guru Arjan pictures freedom in two ways. Bhai bharam naathay — fears and doubts run off. Chhutee gaathay — the knots come untied. It is like finally undoing a tight knot in your shoelace.
Death's noose is cut, too: katee jam kee faas-ay. Heard gently, it is the dread of death loosening its grip when the heart sings in the Sangat — people gathered together to remember the One.
What worry feels lighter when you're singing with the Sangat?
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