Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Then the kind and wise ones told me the simple truth — and suddenly I found every comfort, a joy I'd been chasing everywhere.
It was in singing together, in the company of good people, praising the One out loud. What great good fortune, to have finally found it here.
This one gives the answer: what the palaces could not give, singing together did.
Kar kirpaa santan sach kahi-aa — in their kindness, the good ones told me the truth. Sarab sookh ih aanand lahi-aa — and I found every comfort and joy. Where? SaaDhsang har keertan gaa-ee-ai — in the saadh sangat, the company of the good, singing the One's praise. Keertan means singing praise together.
What satisfied was not a bigger palace. It was belonging, and a shared song. Think of a family singing in the car on a long drive. Nobody is rich in that moment, and everybody is happy.
Vadbhaagee paa-ee-ai — it is found by great good fortune, which means by grace.
When have you felt fullest — alone with your stuff, or together with people you love?
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