ਭਲੋ ਸਮੋ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੀ ਬਰੀਆ ॥
bhalo samo simran kee baree-aa.
It is a good time, when I remember Him in meditation.
ਸਿਮਰਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਭੈ ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਰੀਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
simrat naam bhai paar utree-aa. ||1|| rahaa-o.
Meditating on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, I cross over the terrifying world-ocean. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Any moment I turn to remember the One is a good moment -- there is no wrong time for it. Holding the Name, I cross safely over the wide, frightening waters of life.
Any moment you turn to remember the One is a good moment.
The Rahao. Bhalo samo simran kee baree-aa -- blessed is the time of remembrance. Simrat naam bhai paar utree-aa -- remembering the Name, I cross the bhai (fearful world-ocean). The bhavjal (world-ocean) is Gurbani's image for life's overwhelming difficulties; the Name is what ferries you across. We keep it hopeful -- crossing over, not drowning.
A Question to Sit With
Is there a small good habit you keep telling yourself to do 'later'? What if now is the good time?
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