Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One's care is like armor around a loved one.
No trouble, however fierce it looks, can get through it.
Puffed-up pride, held onto, only wears a person thin.
But the humble find their true home in the One's shelter.
The Guru says the One's care is like armor that keeps a person safe.
Raam kavach daas kaa sannahu — the One's protection is the armor of the One's servant. Kavach and sannahu both mean armor. Think of a bike helmet. You put it on, and bumps that could hurt you just bounce off.
The verse says even fierce, scary troubles cannot get through that armor.
Then it speaks about pride. Jo jo garab karay so jaa-ay — whoever is puffed up with pride wears away. Pride costs the one who carries it. It is like carrying a heavy backpack full of rocks just to look big.
The song ends on the other side. Gareeb means the humble. The humble find sarnaa-ay, shelter, a safe home in the One.
What is a kind of 'armor' — a habit or support — that helps you face hard days?
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