ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਿ ਕੀਨੀ ਮਇਆ ॥
kaho naanak gur keenee ma-i-aa.
Says Nanak, the Guru has been Kind to me;
ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਮੁਖ ਊਜਲ ਭਇਆ ॥੪॥੧॥
halat palat mukh oojal bha-i-aa. ||4||1||
here and hereafter, my face is radiant. ||4||1||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Nanak says: the Guru has been kind to me.
Here and in the world beyond, my face shines bright.
Kindness received leaves a brightness on the face that shows everywhere.
The Guru's kindness leaves your face bright, here and beyond.
Halat palat: here and hereafter. Mukh oojal: a bright, unashamed face, the face of someone with nothing to hide. Ma-i-aa is the Guru's kindness, freely given. Guru Arjan often closes this way, with a glad face that shines wherever you go.
A Question to Sit With
When has kindness left you glowing so much that others could see it?
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