Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Those who are given a human life and never serve the True Guru let that life go to waste.
When the One looks with grace, the One brings us to the True Guru, and we melt into a deep, easy calm.
Nanak says: by great good fortune the Naam is given, and that is the true honor. By perfect fortune, we keep it in mind.
A human life is a gift, and grace brings you to the Guru who helps you use it.
maanas janam satguroo na sayvi-aa: someone who never serves the True Guru. birthaa janam gavaa-i-aa: their life goes to waste. Picture a present left wrapped in the corner, never opened.
Then comes nadar karay: when the One gives nadar, a glance of grace, the Guru is right there. sehjay sahj samaa-i-aa: a person slips into sahj, a deep and natural calm.
naanak naam milai vadi-aa-ee: Nanak says the Naam is the greatest honor. poorai bhaag Dhi-aa-i-aa: it is great good fortune to keep it in mind. Guru Amar Das, signing as Nanak, closes the shabad here.
Is there a gift or a good thing in your life you've been leaving unopened?
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