Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I fan my teacher gently, the way you'd cool someone you love. And when I was overwhelmed — as if the whole world were on fire — a steady hand reached out and held me safe.
This one says that when everything feels like too much, a caring hand reaches out.
Tis gur ka-o jhoolaava-o paakhaa — "I wave the fan over that Guru." Paakhaa is a hand fan. This is another gentle act of care, like cooling someone on a hot day.
Mahaa agan tay haath day raakhaa — "giving His hand, He saved me from the great fire." Mahaa agan is the great fire. It stands for the heat of feeling overwhelmed, as if the whole world were burning.
The weight falls on the rescuing hand. Haath day raakhaa means "gave His hand and kept me safe."
Think of slipping in a swimming pool and feeling a strong hand grab yours. The scary moment gives way to the comfort of being held.
Who has reached out a hand for you when things felt like too much?
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