Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The one who is spoken badly of is the one who knows the way.
Through the Guru's Word, that one carries the One's mark of welcome at the One's Court.
That one comes to know the Naam, the cause of all things, deep inside.
Whoever the One looks on with grace, that one knows the way.
Being put down can wear away pride, and the One's grace teaches you the way.
Jis nindeh so-ee bidh jaanai: the very one who is slandered comes to know the way. Criticism, received rightly, acts as spiritual sandpaper on the ego. Gur kai sabday dar neesaanai, through the Shabad one bears the insignia, the mark of belonging, at the Court; kaaran naam antargat jaanai, one knows the Name, the cause of causes, deep within; jis no nadar karay so-ee bidh jaanai, and it is grace (nadar) that opens this understanding. Being criticized can teach what praise never could.
Has criticism ever helped you get better at something?
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