Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
With your own eyes, look upon good and holy people and let the sight gladden you. And in your heart, sing the treasure of the Name.
Let your eyes rest on good people, and let your heart sing the Name.
Nain alova-o saadh jano — with your eyes, look at the saadh, the holy and good people. Hirdai gaavhu naam nidho — in your heart, sing the treasure of the Naam, the Name.
The outside and the inside go together, as they often do in Guru Arjan's songs in Raag Gauree. The eyes rest on good company. The heart sings the Name. Think of watching a kind coach help a player up, and then humming a happy song all the way home.
When you look at someone you admire, what does it stir up in you?
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