Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One who shaped the entire universe also turns a kind glance toward me.
Nanak says: the Naam is the greatest glory, and the One gives it to whoever the One wishes.
It is given freely, as love decides, never as a prize I had to win.
The One who made the whole world also looks at each of us with kindness.
Sarisat means all of creation. The One shaped it. The same One gives nadar, a glance of grace. Jai bhaavai tai day-ay means the One gives as love wishes. It is free, never a prize we win.
Think of a huge orchestra, with hundreds of players. Then the conductor turns and smiles right at you. That is nadar. At the start of Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak calls this gurprasaad, grace freely given. The Name is that grace, come close.
Where have you felt a kind glance you did not have to earn?
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