Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Bhaageerath, by his hard devotion, brought the great river Ganges down. Shiva set up a shrine at Kaydaar. Krishna grazed his cows at Kaashi.
These places became famous through the humble servants of the One.
Holy places became famous because of the people who loved the One there.
The verse names figures from India's wider tradition with respect. Bhaageerath, by his hard devotion, brought the river Ganges down. Shiva set up the shrine of Kaydaar in the mountains. Krishna grazed cows at Kaashi.
Why did these places become known? Mil har jan sobhaa paa-ee: they gained sobhaa, fame, through har jan, people who loved the One. Think of a school that everyone talks about because of one great teacher. What makes a place shine is the love of the people who were there.
What makes a place feel special to you?
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