Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Step clear of what would harm you, and let yourself soak in the One instead — take this to heart, restless mind.
When you remember the One, fear loosens its grip. That remembering is like climbing aboard a strong boat that carries you across deep water. The boat is right there — all you have to do is step in.
This is the Rahao — the pause-line, the heart of the shabad, the thought everything else circles back to. Nirbhai means "fearless," one of the great words of Gurbani (it appears in the Mool Mantar). Remembering the One dissolves fear because it reminds you what you are made of. The "Lord's Boat" (raam jahaaj) is a recurring image: the teaching itself is the vessel that carries you across the rough water of a distracted, craving life. Kabir's gentle nudge is not scolding — it is an invitation to step aboard.
What helps you feel less afraid when your mind is churning?
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