Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Singing the One's praise through the Guru's teaching is the finest thing to do.
In the company of the One's people, think on the One's goodness and wisdom.
Whoever quiets the grasping mind learns what it is to die while still alive.
Nanak says: by grace, the Gracious One is known.
Praising the One is the finest thing you can do, and grace does the rest.
karnee keerat gurmat saar — singing the One's praise, guided by the Guru, is the best action. sant sabhaa gun gi-aan beechaar — in the sant sabhaa, the company of the One's people, think together about the One's goodness and wisdom.
man maaray jeevat mar jaan — quiet the grabby mind, and you learn to be "dead while still alive." That sounds strange. It means the "me first" self goes quiet, so a deeper life can breathe. Think of a noisy room going still, so you can finally hear the music.
naanak nadree nadar pachhaan — O Nanak, by grace, the Gracious One is known. Sikhs call this gurprasad, the Guru's gift. Grace is already here. We recognize it; we don't earn it.
What is a gift you've been given that you could never have bought or earned?
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