Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I have loosened my grip on needing the crowd's approval and on living up to every expectation, and I work for the One instead.
Nanak says: the Guru has taught me to serve the One alone.
Letting go of needing everyone's approval sets you free to serve the One with your whole heart.
Lok kutamb means people and family. The verse speaks of breaking away from them. Here that means loosening your need for the crowd's approval and for meeting every expectation. It is not about being cold to anyone. It is freedom.
Gur mo ka-o updaysi-aa — the Guru taught me. And the lesson is to serve only the One.
Think of drawing a picture just because you love to draw, not for likes. Then you can put your whole heart into it.
Whose approval do you find yourself chasing, and what would it feel like to let some of it go?
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