Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
A deep, lasting joy comes through the teaching, by keeping the One always in mind. I have found the One as my best friend, right inside the home of my own self, and I sing for joy. Pour your mercy on me, that I may keep you in mind. And I ask only for the dust of the feet of those who have found the true teacher.
This one says the best friend you could ever have already lives inside you.
It is the happy ending of the shabad. Sahj anand is a calm, easy joy that lasts. It comes through the Guru's teaching, by keeping the One in mind. Sajan har parabh paa-i-aa — I have found the One as my best friend. And where? Ghar — at home, in the home of my own self. Other verses say the same thing: there is a palace inside, a jewel inside. Think of hunting all over the house for your glasses, and they were on your head the whole time.
The close is humble twice over. First, Guru Amar Das asks for mercy even to remember the One. Then, signing as Nanak, he asks for Dhoorh, the dust of the feet of those who have found the true Guru. That means wanting to learn from them in the humblest way.
Joy and humility come together here, and they close this set of songs.
What would it mean to discover your closest friend was already within you?
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