Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The heart cools and the mind grows calm and peaceful when it sings the praises of the One who fills the universe.
Show such kindness, One, that Nanak would happily serve even those who serve You — glad to be the smallest, most humble helper of all.
Humility, and a cool heart. Seetal saant sukh... gaa-ay is the whole Bavan Akhri's promise in miniature: singing the One's praises cools an overheated heart. Then the prayer: daas daasan daas — "make me the servant of Your servants" — glad, willing service, the smallest, most humble helper, as the ego (haumai) empties out. To ask to serve even those who serve is to place oneself last on purpose, and to find peace exactly there. Empty hands held out to grace: I bring nothing but willingness.
When have you felt calmer or happier helping quietly in the background than being out in front?
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