Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Kind One, gentle to the humble, forever the one who ends sorrow — and yet our minds so often don't rest with Him.
Among great crowds of people, here and there a rare one turns toward the Guide and comes to know the One.
The Kind One who ends sorrow is always near, and a rare few turn and come to know that One.
Deen da-i-aal sadaa dukh bhanjan — the One is kind to the humble and always ends sorrow. The One is right here. Yet taa si-o man na lagaanaa — the mind does not settle there. It is like sitting by a warm fire and still feeling cold, because you are facing the other way.
Kotan mai kinhoo gurmukh — among millions, a rare one turns toward the Guru. A gurmukh is someone whose face is turned toward the Guru. This rare one is described gently, as an invitation to all, not a scolding of everyone else.
What quietly ends your sorrow when you finally turn toward it?
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