ਜਿਹ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਤੇਰੀ ਜਾਇ ਬਲਾਇ ॥
jih simran tayree jaa-ay balaa-ay.
Remembering Him in meditation, your troubles will depart.
ਜਿਹ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਤੁਝੁ ਪੋਹੈ ਨ ਮਾਇ ॥
jih simran tujh pohai na maa-ay.
Remembering Him in meditation, Maya will not bother you.
ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਗਾਈਐ ॥
simar simar har har man gaa-ee-ai.
Meditate, meditate in remembrance on the Lord, Har, Har, and sing His Praises in your mind.
ਇਹੁ ਸਿਮਰਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੬॥
ih simran satgur tay paa-ee-ai. ||6||
This meditative remembrance is obtained from the True Guru. ||6||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Remember the One, and your troubles go away.
Remember the One, and Maya, the pull of chasing after things, cannot touch you.
Remember, remember, and sing "Har, Har" in your mind.
This remembrance comes from the True Guru.
Turning your mind to what is good loosens the grip of worry.
Remembrance sends troubles away and loosens the grip of Maya, the pull of chasing after things. Singing the Name in the mind (simar simar gaa-ee-ai) brings joy, and this remembrance is received from the True Guru, the Satguru.
A Question to Sit With
What is a worry that feels smaller when you focus on something good?
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