Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When mercy touches someone, something softens in them. They bow — humbly, gladly — before the teaching that can guide them home.
When kindness touches us, bowing comes naturally.
Jaa ka-o bha-ay kirpaal gusaa-ee — those to whom the Lord of the world shows mercy. Kirpaal means kind and merciful. Say jan laagay gur kee paa-ee — those people fall at the Guru's feet.
Mercy comes first. The bowing is the answer to it. Bowing here is not losing. It is what a heart does after it has felt grace.
Think of a student who finally sees how much a teacher cares. They lean in and listen. Humility means being open, and being open is how we learn.
When has feeling cared for made it easier for you to listen and learn?
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