Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
We stand at Your door with open hands; place Your sweet words in our mouths.
The True Guru is my friend; join me with the wise, all-knowing One. Nanak says: I have come to Your shelter - with Your kindness, blend me into the Naam.
We stand at the door with open hands, and ask.
Ham jaachik deen — we are humble beggars at Your door. Jaachik means one who asks. Mukh deejai amrit banee — put the sweet, life-giving Word in my mouth. Amrit means nectar, the drink that brings life.
This is not about feeling small or worthless. It is simply honest. Think of a child holding out both hands for a grandparent's gift. The child is not ashamed. The child just knows where good things come from.
The True Guru is called mitar, a friend, who joins us to the wise One. Jan naanak sarnaagatee — Nanak has come for shelter, asking to blend into the Name.
What is something you would like to ask for with open hands?
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