ਊਠਤ ਸੋਵਤ ਹਰਿ ਸੰਗਿ ਪਹਰੂਆ ॥
oothat sovat har sang pahroo-aa.
While rising up, and while lying down in sleep, the Lord is always with you, watching over you.
ਜਾ ਕੈ ਸਿਮਰਣਿ ਜਮ ਨਹੀ ਡਰੂਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
jaa kai simran jam nahee daroo-aa. ||1|| rahaa-o.
Remembering Him in meditation, the fear of Death departs. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Whether I am getting up or lying down to sleep, the One is right beside me, keeping watch like a faithful guard. With that presence in mind, even the fear of death loses its sting.
The One keeps watch beside you, waking and sleeping — so even fear itself loses its grip.
This is the Rahao. Oothat sovat har sang pahroo-aa — the One as pahroo-aa, a watchman, present through rising and sleeping alike. The literal's jam nahee daroo-aa ("no fear of Death's messenger") is handled gently: the comfort foregrounded is constant companionship, so that even death is disarmed of dread by a presence that never leaves.
A Question to Sit With
What helps you feel safe and watched-over when you lie down to sleep?
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