Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I come with empty hands — I bring no merit of my own.
Yet every treasure rests in Your kind glance.
With open hands I ask only to serve You.
In Your kindness, please grant it, my Teacher.
The Guru says that even with empty hands, we can come to the One, because every treasure is in the One's kind look.
Mohi nirgun gun kichhahoo naahi — I have no good qualities of my own. It is honest humility, not shame.
Then comes the turn. Sarab nidhaan tayree daristee maahi — all treasures live in Your glance. Daristee means a look, a kind glance.
So empty hands are not a problem. They are open hands, ready to be filled. Think of holding out your cupped hands under a tap. Empty hands are exactly what can catch the water.
What does the Guru ask for? Only sayv, the chance to serve. It is the smallest and truest thing to ask.
Is it easier to receive a gift when you stop trying to earn it first?
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