Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
O person, turn toward the Guru and meditate on the Naam.
In kindness, the One, Har, Har, leads you to meet the Guru, and you melt into the Naam of the One.
Turn toward the Guru and keep the Naam in mind; the One, in kindness, is the one who brings you to the Guru.
This is the rahaa-o, the "pause" line, the center of the shabad.
Paraanee gurmukh naam Dhi-aa-ee: O person, turn toward the Guru and keep the Naam in mind. A gurmukh is one whose face is turned toward the Guru.
Har har kirpaa karay gur maylay: in kindness, the One leads us to the Guru. Then comes har har naam samaa-ee: we melt into the Naam, like sugar melting into warm milk.
Notice who does the leading. The meeting itself is a gift, arranged from the One's side. It is like a friend who saves you a seat before you even arrive.
Has something you needed ever seemed to find you at just the right time?
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