Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The one the One looks upon with grace comes to understand — and beyond that, there is nothing more to explain.
Nanak says: those steeped in the Name hold life loosely and lightly, tuned all the while to a single, steadying Word.
The deepest understanding comes as a gift of grace.
Jis no nadar karay so-ee jan boojhai means "the one the One looks on with grace comes to understand." Nadar is that loving glance of grace. Then the verse says nothing more can be said. That is the edge where words stop and grace begins.
Think of the first time you knew a friend was sad without them saying a word. Nobody taught you that in a lesson. It just opened up inside you.
Naam ratay sadaa bairaagee means those colored by the Name always hold the world lightly. Bairaagee means detached, but not cold. It is like holding a baby bird in an open hand: you care, but you do not squeeze. They stay tuned, with love, to the one Word.
What is something you understand in your heart but could never fully put into words?
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