Sikhism·Raag Nat Naaraayan·Shabad 23
Verse 2 of 9

A Quiet Trust in the Good Keeps Your Heart Safe

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੇ ਸੇਵਕ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਅਤਿ ਨੀਕੇ ਮਨਿ ਸਰਧਾ ਕਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥
parabh kay sayvak bahut at neekay man sarDhaa kar har Dhaaray.
God's servants are sublime and exalted; they enshrine faith for Him in their minds.
ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਸਰਧਾ ਭਗਤਿ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪੈਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥੧॥
mayray parabh sarDhaa bhagat man bhaavai jan kee paij savaaray. ||1||
Faith and devotion are pleasing to my God's Mind; He saves the honor of His humble servants. ||1||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

People who love the good carry a quiet faith in their hearts.

That trust is dear to the One, and it keeps them safe.

Carrying a quiet trust in the good is precious — and it keeps your heart safe.
The deeper layer

The verse: "God's servants are exalted; they enshrine faith in their minds... faith and devotion are pleasing to God; He saves the honor of His servants." A simple, trusting faith in the good is itself precious, and it keeps a heart safe. For a child: carrying a quiet trust in the good is precious, and it keeps your heart safe.

A Question to Sit With

What helps you keep a quiet trust that things will be okay?

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