Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Teacher showed me clearly what the world is really like. So I set down the heavy load of pride and stepped into Your shelter.
The wise one pointed me to the path of the One. Deep inside, I planted a love for remembering and praising the Source of all good.
This one says that once you see how fast things fade, it is easy to set down pride.
Jag aisaa mohi gureh dikhaa-i-o — the Guru showed me what the world is really like. It is quick to fade, like the kasumbh color from earlier in the shabad.
What came next was freeing. Ta-o saran pari-o taj garabsu-aa — I let go of garab, pride, the ego's puffed-up load, and took shelter with You. Think of taking off a heavy backpack at the end of a long hike.
Maarag parabh ko sant bataa-i-o — the sant, the wise and good one, showed me the path to the One. Darirhee naanak daas bhagat har jasoo-aa — and Nanak planted love and praise of the One firmly inside.
The shabad opened by naming the trap. It ends by naming the way out: see clearly, then love what lasts.
What is something worth remembering every day that would help you not get swept away by passing thrills?
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