Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Reflect deeply, and love the true Word of Bani — this is Nanak's prayer.
That opens the door of freedom. Of all the chanting and discipline there is, this Word is the very best.
Loving the true Word is the heart of every practice.
This verse closes the shabad. Bhanat naanak karay veechaar — Nanak says, think deeply. Saachee banee si-o Dharay pi-aar — and love the true Word, the Bani. That is mokh du-aar, the door to freedom.
The last line is jap tap sabh ih sabad hai saar — this Word is the heart of all chanting and all hard discipline. It lifts the Word above every method. It does not say other practices are worthless. It says loving the Word is what gives them life, the way love is the secret ingredient in a family's favorite recipe.
What is a few words or a song that makes you feel calm and good inside?
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