Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
O Baba, this is how a seeker lives.
Through the Guru's Word, the heart is tuned to the One. Filled with Your Naam, the seeker is satisfied and full.
A true seeker is known by what is in the heart, not by robes or wandering.
This is the Rahao, the "pause" line at the center of the song. Baabaa aisee ravat ravai sani-aasee — "O Baba, this is how a real sani-aasee lives." A sani-aasee is someone who sets out to seek God.
The answer is about the inside. Ayk liv laagee — love tuned to the One, through the Guru's Word. Tayrai naam ratay tariptaasee — soaked in Your Name, they feel full and satisfied.
Think of someone who owns every piece of sports gear but never plays. Now think of a child kicking a ball against a wall every day for love of the game. The second one is the real player. This line is the thread that runs through the whole song.
What do you think makes someone wise or holy?
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