Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When the teacher makes it clear, real understanding dawns. And yet how rare it is — someone turned toward the teaching who truly gets it.
This one says that when the Guru explains, real understanding dawns.
Gur samjhaavai sojhee ho-ee — "when the Guru explains, understanding comes." Sojhee is understanding.
Gurmukh virlaa boojhai ko-ee — "rare is the gurmukh who truly understands." A gurmukh is someone who faces the Guru's teaching.
Think of a math teacher showing a hard problem on the board. Many copy it down. Only a few truly get it. And anyone can, if they lean in.
This is not a judgment on others. It is an honest word about how rare deep understanding is. And it is open to everyone who turns toward it.
What is something you only truly understood once someone patiently explained it?
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