Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The world is full of seekers and holy people: yogis, pilgrims, teachers, and good souls of every kind.
Whenever I meet them, I sing the One's praises, and then my heart turns to loving service.
Meeting holy people is a chance to praise the One.
SiDh saaDhik ar jogee jangam — the verse names all kinds of holy people with real respect. Siddhas are yogis said to have special powers. Seekers are people still searching. Yogis follow the path of stillness, and jangam are wandering pilgrims. There are teachers and good people too.
Guru Nanak does not compete with any of them. When he meets them, keerat aakhaa: he sings the One's praise. Then his mind turns to sayv, loving service.
It is like meeting great musicians and wanting to join the song, not win a contest. Good company becomes a chance for praise, not rivalry.
Who do you know whose goodness makes you want to be better?
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