Sikhism·Raag Gauree·Shabad 151
Verse 1 of 5

Near Those Who Know the One, You Grow Calm

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ga-orhee mehlaa 5.
Gauree, Fifth Mehl:
ਪਉ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਜਿਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਾਤੇ ॥
pa-o sarnaa-ee jin har jaatay.
Seek the Sanctuary of those who have come to know the Lord.
ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਚਰਣ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਤੇ ॥੧॥
man tan seetal charan har raatay. ||1||
Your mind and body shall become cool and peaceful, imbued with the Feet of the Lord. ||1||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Seek the company of those who have truly come to know the One. Near them, your mind and body grow cool and calm, soaked through with the One's gentle presence.

Near those who truly know the One, your whole being grows cool and calm.
The deeper layer

This one says that being near people who know the One makes you calm.

Pa-o sarnaa-ee jin har jaatay — seek the shelter of those who have come to know the One. Just being near such people cools you down.

Man tan seetal — mind and body grow seetal, cool. This is a favorite Gurbani picture of a heart that has stopped burning with restlessness. Think of coming in from a scorching day and sitting in the shade with a cold glass of water.

Charan har raatay — soaked through, dyed deep, in the One's presence.

A Question to Sit With

Who in your life leaves you feeling calmer and cooler inside just by being near them?

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