Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Those who stay awake in love and in awe of the One wash off the dirt of ego, the feeling of "me first."
They stay awake always and guard their own home. They chase out and beat back the five thieves that sneak in to rob them.
Stay awake inside, in love and awe, and you can guard your heart like a home.
This whole shabad is about jaagran, which means being awake. Not awake in bed, but awake to what matters.
Bhai bhaa-ay jaagay means "awake in awe and love." Bhai here isn't being scared. It's the deep respect you feel standing under a giant waterfall. Those who stay awake this way wash off ha-umai mail, the dirt of ha-umai. That is the "I, me, mine" voice that says I'm all alone and all-important.
Sadaa jaageh ghar apnaa raakhahi means "always awake, they guard their own home." Think of a dog sleeping by the front door, one ear always up. The home is your heart.
The panch taskar are the five thieves: wanting too much, anger, greed, clinging, and pride. Being awake means guarding your heart and showing those five out the door.
What are the small troublemakers that sneak in and rob your peace?
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