ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਜਪਿ ਮੀਤ ਹਮਾਰੇ ॥
guroo guroo jap meet hamaaray.
Chant and meditate on the Guru, the Guru, O my friend.
ਮੁਖ ਊਜਲ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਦਰਬਾਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
mukh oojal hoveh darbaaray. ||1|| rahaa-o.
Your face shall be radiant in the Court of the Lord. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Keep the teacher, the teacher, close in your thoughts, my friend. Do that, and you will stand bright and unashamed wherever you are -- with nothing to hide.
Keep what is wise close in your thoughts, and you can stand anywhere with nothing to hide.
The Rahao. Guroo guroo jap meet hamaaray -- remember the Guru, the Guru, O my friend. Mukh oojal hoveh darbaaray -- your face will be radiant in the Court. Oojal mukh (a bright face) is Gurbani's image for a clear conscience -- standing anywhere without shame. The doubled 'Guru, Guru' is the warm, direct address of a friend.
A Question to Sit With
What helps you feel like you have nothing to hide -- like you can look anyone in the eye?
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