Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Pride is never rubbed away by force; only the teaching quiets it. Following the teaching, a person finds steadiness, an honest way to live, and the Name of the One. Singing in gratitude, that is how the Name is received.
The closing gathers the whole litany into one clear teaching: bin gur garab na mayti-aa jaa-ay — without the Guru, pride cannot be erased. Gurmat dharam dheeraj har naa-ay — the teaching gives an honest way (dharam), composure (dheeraj), and the Name. Naanak naam milai gun gaa-ay — the Name comes through grateful praise. The comp ends on hope and practice, not on the fallen.
What is one thing that helps you feel steady and honest when pride or worry rises?
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