Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The things we lean on are like the shade of a tree or clouds pushed along by the wind — here, then gone.
Meet the holy people and let love for the One take root. Nanak says, this is the one thing that will serve you.
Our supports pass like a tree's shade, and love for the One stays.
Birakh chhaa-i-aa jaisay binsat — these things pass away like the shade of a tree. Pavan jhoolat mayh — like clouds pushed along by the wind. Shade moves as the sun moves. Clouds drift off. Both are lovely while they last.
Har bhagat darirh mil saadh — meet the holy people, and let love for the One grow firm. Darirh means firm, rooted. Naanak tayrai kaam aavat ayh — Nanak says this is what will help you. Think of a tree's roots. You cannot see them, and they hold the tree up through every storm.
What have you leaned on that turned out to be temporary?
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