Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
O my mind, settle yourself and stop the endless restless wandering.
Before I rush to fix everyone else, let me first find my own steady place to stand.
This is the rahaa-o, the "pause" line. It is the center of the song.
Man samajh chhod aavaa-ilay — mind, understand yourself and stop your aimless wandering. Man means mind. Then comes a gentle challenge: kaa-ay par kai jaa-ilay — why go off to teach others? You haven't found your own place to rest yet.
This is not a scolding. It is an invitation to be honest with yourself. Think of a swimming lesson. You learn to float yourself before you try to help someone else in deep water. Find your own footing first. Working on yourself comes before giving advice.
Is it ever easier to fix others than to face what is unsettled in you?
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