Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Only the one the One draws close can hold on. For that one, a jewel of wisdom wakes up deep inside.
Harmful ways of thinking fall away, and a wide, clear peace opens. By the Guru's grace, that one holds the Name close.
Guru Arjan is saying: when the One draws you close, a jewel of wisdom wakes up inside you.
Jis no laa-ay la-ay so laagai means only the one the One draws close can hold on. Gi-aan ratan antar tis jaagai means "the jewel of wisdom wakes up inside." Gi-aan is wisdom. It isn't brought in from outside. It was always there, asleep, like a seed waiting for rain.
Durmat jaa-ay means harmful thinking goes away. Gur parsaadee naam Dhi-aa-ay means "by the Guru's grace, remember the Name." Grace is always here. It is received, not earned, and it makes remembering feel natural.
What is something you already knew deep down, but only really saw later?
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