Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Caught by strong wanting, anger and greed, you are sent around the circle of being born again and again.
But I have come to the shelter of the One who makes the fallen clean. Nanak says: I know I will be saved.
Even when wanting, anger, and greed pull us off course, the One welcomes us back and makes us new.
Kaam kroDh lobh bi-aapi-o: strong wanting, anger, and greed take hold. Janam hee kee khaan: they keep a person going round and round the circle of being born again. It is like a hamster wheel. You keep running but never arrive.
Then comes the turn. Patit paavan saran aa-i-o: "I have come to the shelter of the One who makes the fallen clean." Patit paavan means welcome back and a fresh start, never blame. Guru Arjan, signing as Nanak, knows he will be lifted out, uDhar. Like a muddy shirt in the wash, anyone can come out clean again.
What helps you feel like you can start fresh after a hard day?
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