Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
What a fortunate thing it is to sing the praises of the One together. And whatever You give me, that is exactly what I receive — so I open my hands and trust Your giving.
This is the rahaa-o, the pause line, the center of the shabad. It says two things: singing praise is a great blessing, and even that blessing is a gift.
Vadbhaagee har keertan gaa-ee-ai — by great good fortune we sing keertan. Keertan is singing the praises of the One. The second line is pure trust: deh ta paa-ee-ai — as You give, so I receive.
Even being able to sing and remember is a present, not a prize. It is like a gift left on your pillow. You did not make it. You only get to open it.
What is something good in your life that came to you as a gift rather than something you earned?
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