Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There is only One. And the One is found by the True Guru's grace — a gift that is always here, waiting for an open heart.
Listen, dazzled heart — why lose yourself gazing at every passing thing?
The world's glitter is like a flower dyed a bright color that fades fast in the wash; it looks precious but barely lasts. Only the Name of the One holds its color forever.
Let your heart take on a deep, lasting color instead, drinking in the sweet Word. And when you feel small or lost, know this: the One, the treasure of mercy, keeps safe all who turn to Him.
kusumbh, safflower dye, fades fast; majeeth, madder root, dyes a red that never washes out — the classic Gurbani contrast between koorh (impermanent) and sach (lasting). baavray, literally madman, is rendered as dazzled heart: the tone is tender coaxing, not scolding. laal and gulaal, the deep poppy-red of a heart soaked in the Name. raakh laaj bhagtaanaa: the One guards the honor of all who trust Him.
What is something flashy that wore off fast — and something quieter that lasted?
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