Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The one whose forehead the Guru blesses with a hand —
out of millions, such a servant is rare.
That one sees the One filling the water, the land and the sky.
Nanak says: I am saved by the dust of the feet of such a humble person.
The rare person the Guru blesses sees the One everywhere, and staying close to such a person saves you.
Jis mastak gur Dhari-aa haath means "the one on whose forehead the Guru has placed a hand." Think of a grandparent resting a hand on your head. That one touch says, "I bless you, I'll keep you safe, you belong."
Kot maDhay ko virlaa daas means "among millions, such a servant is rare." Rare here means precious, like a rare stamp. It doesn't mean a closed club.
Jal thal mahee-al paykhai bharpoor means "they see the One filling the water, the land, and the sky." That is an eye that sees oneness everywhere.
Naanak uDhras tis jan kee Dhoor means "Nanak is saved by the dust of such a person's feet." Being close to such people, and learning from them, is itself a saving grace.
When was the last time you noticed something wonderful in ordinary water, ground, or sky?
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