Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
If someone stirs up a fight with a heart that holds no enemies, the quarrel comes up empty.
It finds nothing to push against.
From the very beginning of time, this has been the One's quiet greatness.
The honor of those who lean on the One is guarded and kept safe.
Picking a fight with someone who holds no hate goes nowhere, and the One keeps the honor of the humble.
Nirvair means "without enmity," someone who holds no grudge against anyone. The verse says whoever stirs up hatred against such a person loses in the dargeh, the court of the One. There is nothing hostile in them to push against. Think of trying to start a shoving match with a pillow. There's nothing to shove back.
Aad jugaad means "from the beginning, through all the ages." This promise has always been true. The One paij savaarai, keeps safe the honor of the humble.
If someone is being unkind to you or hurting you, that is never something you have to accept. Telling a grown-up you trust is always the right thing to do.
Is it possible to disagree with someone without making them your enemy? How?
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