Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Guru is strong enough for anything, and kind forever.
Nanak says: remembering the One again and again, I am filled with joy.
The Guru is both all-powerful and always kind.
Gur samrath sadaa da-i-aal means "the Guru is all-capable and forever merciful." Samrath means able to do anything. Da-i-aal means kind and caring.
Power and gentleness belong together here. Think of a big, strong firefighter carrying a scared kitten down a ladder, very carefully. That is the whole picture of the One: strong enough for anything and gentle with everyone.
Har jap jap naanak bha-ay nihaal means "remembering the Lord again and again, Nanak became full of joy." Nihaal means glad and blessed. The song ends in the same gladness it began with.
Who do you know who is both strong and kind? What makes that combination special?
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