Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Praise and blame feel the same to me now; I have rested my head at the teaching's feet. Wealth doesn't excite me and hard times don't crush me, because my heart is colored through with love for the One.
When your heart is rooted in love, praise and blame lose their power over you.
Maan abhimaan do-oo samaanay — honor and dishonor feel the same. This is sahj, the steady, natural calm of someone who is not shaken by praise or criticism. Mastak daar gur paagi-o — resting my forehead at the Guru's feet. That humble bow is what keeps the calm steady.
Why does it hold? Rang thaakurai laagi-o — the heart is dyed in love for the One. Thaakur means Master. When your roots are in something that never shakes, sampat (wealth) and aapat (hard times) lose their power to toss you around. Think of a goalkeeper who stays calm whether the crowd cheers or boos. They know why they are playing.
How much does praise or criticism change how you feel about yourself? Could it change less?
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