Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Under the One's guidance, I find strength with each and every breath. Now calm and steady, I remember the Naam.
By the Guru's grace, ego goes out like a candle flame, and then, through the Guru's teaching, I merge into the Naam.
Breath by breath, the Guru's kindness gives new strength and helps the ego let go.
Saasan saas saas bal paa-ee hai: with each and every breath, I find strength. Think of how a few slow breaths can calm you before a big test.
Gur parsaadee ha-umai boojhai: by the Guru's grace, ha-umai, ego, the feeling of being a separate self, is seen for what it is and fades. Understanding does the work: the separate self is seen clearly and quietly lets go, like a clenched fist slowly opening. Then the mind melts into the Naam.
How does slowing down and breathing help settle a busy mind?
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