Sikhism·Raag Dhanaasaree·Shabad 61
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The Dust of the Kind Brings Peace

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਗੁਨ ਗੋਬਿਦ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥
charan kamal namaskaar gun gobid beechaaray.
Worship His lotus feet, and contemplate the glorious virtues of the Lord of the Universe.
ਸਾਧ ਜਨਾ ਕੀ ਰੇਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਮੰਗਲ ਸੂਖ ਸਧਾਰੇ ॥੨॥੧॥੩੧॥
saaDh janaa kee rayn naanak mangal sookh saDhaaray. ||2||1||31||
O Nanak, the dust of the feet of the Holy shall bless you with pleasure and peace. ||2||1||31||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Bow to the gentle presence of the One, and turn your thoughts to the many wonders of the One who holds the world.

The humble dust at the feet of the good will bless you with joy and peace.

Humility and quiet remembrance together bring a deep, steady peace.
The deeper layer

Honoring the One and staying humble bring joy and peace.

charan kamal namaskaar gun gobid beechaaray — bow to the lotus feet, and think about the good qualities of Gobid, the One who holds the world. It means honoring the One and reflecting on all the One's goodness.

The shabad ends with saaDh janaa kee rayn, the dust of the feet of the good. It is a picture of humility. From it comes mangal sookh, gladness and peace. Think of how a noisy room goes calm when everyone sits down together. Humility and remembrance together settle the heart.

A Question to Sit With

When do you feel most peaceful and glad inside?

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