Sikhism·Raag Gauree·Shabad 172
Verse 4 of 5

Remember Without Fear and Receive Steadiness

ਨਿਰਭਉ ਹੋਇ ਭਜਹੁ ਭਗਵਾਨ ॥
nirbha-o ho-ay bhajahu bhagvaan.
Meditate fearlessly on the Lord God.
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਕੀਨੋ ਦਾਨੁ ॥੩॥
saaDhsangat mil keeno daan. ||3||
Joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, this gift is given. ||3||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

So keep the One in mind without fear. It is in the company of good, seeking people that this gift is quietly given and received.

Remember the One without fear — and receive that steadiness in good company.
The deeper layer

Remember the One without fear, and the gift of steadiness comes in good company.

Nirbha-o ho-ay bhajahu bhagvaan — become fearless, and remember the One. This links to nirbha-o, "without fear," in the Mool Mantar, the opening lines of the Guru Granth Sahib. The remembering is free, not nervous.

SaaDhsangat mil keeno daan — joining the Saadh Sangat, this gift is given. The Saadh Sangat is the company of people seeking the truth together. Daan means a gift. Fearlessness and remembering grow best among good friends. Think of learning to swim with your whole class beside you in the pool. It is easier to be brave together.

This steadiness is not a solo prize. It is something received among fellow seekers.

A Question to Sit With

How do the people around you help you feel braver and more like your best self?

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