Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Saying "Guru, Guru," again and again, I have found a peace that lasts forever.
The One, kind to the meek, has become gentle and loving toward me, and has led me to chant the Naam.
Turning to the Guru again and again brings peace, and even that turning is a gift.
This is the rahaa-o, the "pause" line, the center of the shabad. It says gur gur karat sadaa sukh paa-i-aa: saying "Guru, Guru," I found lasting peace. The repeating is like a steady heartbeat. It keeps you calm.
The One is called deen da-i-aal, kind to the meek. This name comes up often. It shows special tenderness for the humble and overlooked, like a teacher who notices the quiet kid at the back. And apnaa naam aap japaa-i-aa: the One brings the remembering about. Grace makes the first move.
Who in your world is easy to overlook? What would it mean to treat them with special kindness?
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