Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
What could I even name of my own missteps? I got lost in things that do not last.
Nanak says: I have come to Your shelter - please reach out Your arms and take me in.
What mistakes could I even list? I got lost in things that do not last.
Kavan paraadh bataava-o — which of my wrongs should I even name? Mithi-aa moh magnaaray — I was carried away by moh, clinging to passing things. This is gentle and honest. It is not being harsh on oneself.
Aa-i-o saam naanak ot har kee — Nanak has come to the One's shelter. Leejai bhujaa pasaaray — please stretch out Your arms and take me in. Think of a child who was lost for a moment and runs into a parent's open arms.
What helps you feel welcomed back after a mistake?
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