Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Whoever carries Truth in their heart, and a love that is real and lasting — I would gladly be their servant. That, Nanak says humbly, is who I want to belong to.
The song ends with Nanak longing to serve anyone whose heart holds truth.
Saach ridai sach paraym nivaas — "Truth in the heart, and true love living there." Nivaas means a home, a place to live.
Paranvat naanak ham taa kay daas — "Nanak prays: I am their servant." Here Guru Nanak names himself.
The song ends where it began. The first verse spoke of meeting a daas, a devoted servant. Now the speaker longs to be that servant, serving the truthful-hearted.
Think of a young helper in the langar, the Gurdwara's free kitchen. They are glad just to serve alongside the kindest people they know.
Who do you know that carries real truth and love — and what could you learn from them?
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