Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One is the true friend — the companion who never leaves you, here or anywhere beyond.
Delights that vanish in a blink are only small, passing things.
The One cherishes us and gives us everything we need, and with every single breath, watches over us.
A true friend is one who never leaves.
This is the Rahao, the "pause" line at the center of the shabad. Eet oot nahee beechhurhai so sangee ganee-ai — call that one your companion who never leaves you, here or beyond. Sangee means companion.
Set against this is alap sukh, a small pleasure that vanishes in a blink. Think of a sugar rush. It is fun for ten minutes, then it is gone. A true friend is still there tomorrow. The One is that friend. Saas saas sammaaltaa mayraa parabh so-ee — with every breath, my Beloved takes care of us.
What makes someone a real friend — not just a fun one, but one who stays?
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