Sikhism·Raag Gauree·Shabad 152
Verse 1 of 5

Carry the One Out and It Comes Home With You

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
ga-orhee mehlaa 5.
Gauree, Fifth Mehl:
ਬਾਹਰਿ ਰਾਖਿਓ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥
baahar raakhi-o ridai samaal.
When they are out and about, they keep Him enshrined in their hearts;
ਘਰਿ ਆਏ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਲੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੧॥
ghar aa-ay govind lai naal. ||1||
returning home, the Lord of the Universe is still with them. ||1||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

When they are out in the busy world, they keep the One tucked safe in their hearts. And when they come home again, the One is right there with them still.

Carry the One in your heart out in the world, and the presence comes home with you too.
The deeper layer

Wherever you go, the One goes with you.

Baahar raakhi-o ridai samaal — out in the world, they keep the One safe in the heart. Ghar aa-ay govind lai naal — coming home, they bring Govind, the Master of the world, along with them.

The lesson is that the connection keeps going. You do not leave the One behind at any doorway. Think of a friend you carry in your heart through a busy school day, who is still there when you get home.

Out in the rush of the world or resting at home, the connection stays unbroken.

A Question to Sit With

What is something steady inside you that stays the same whether you're out or at home?

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