The Storehouse Never Runs Dry; the Guru Opens It

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

This verse says the One's storehouse of nectar never runs out, and the Guru is the one who opens the door.

It puts two ideas side by side. First: "gurmukh tat hai beechaaraa" — those facing the Guru think deeply about the tat. Tat means the core, the real thing under the surface. The gurmukh isn't happy just skating over the shiny top of life. That shiny pull is called maya. They keep their attention on what's real and lasting. This isn't dry book study. It's the tasting kind of knowing, attention resting on what matters.

Then a lovely comfort. "Amrit bharay tayray bhandaaraa" — Your storehouses are full of nectar. There's no shortage with the One. We often act as if love and goodness are scarce, like the last slice of pizza everyone grabs for. This line says the opposite. The One's store is packed to bursting, without end. The gentle rain from the start of the song pours from a supply that never runs dry. Someone else drinking never means less for you.

So why the warning? "Bin satgur sayvay ko-ee na paavai" — without serving the True Guru, no one gets it. That isn't the One locking the treasure away. It's about the key. The treasure is endless and free, but the Guru opens the door. The Guru points you to a storehouse you'd never find alone and helps you turn your cup upright. "Gur kirpaa tay paavni-aa" — it comes by the Guru's kindness.

The two halves fit together. The supply has no end, so never lose hope. The way in is a gift, so never get proud. That keeps the heart hopeful and humble at the same time.