Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Keep the Name of the One close, my friend — this is the very heart of complete peace. In the company of good people, the endless coming and going is quieted; and I would gladly be the dust at the feet of such humble souls.
This one ends warmly: keep the One's Name close, and stay near good people.
har kaa naam japahu mayray meetaa — say the One's Name, my friend. It speaks like a friend, not a boss. ihai saar sukh pooraa — this is the heart of complete peace.
The saaDhsangat is the company of good people. There, janam maran ends. That means the cycle of being born and dying. It can also be felt as inner unrest finally quieting down.
The last words show deep humility: naanak jan kee Dhooraa — Nanak is the dust of the humble ones' feet. Think of the person who quietly stacks the chairs after everyone leaves. They chose the lowest place, freely. That is the truest greatness.
Who are the humble, good people you'd be glad to learn from and stay close to?
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