Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
My finest jewelry is being real; the light in my eyes is wonder at the One. The sweetness in my mouth is the Name itself.
Dressed like this — in truth, awe, and love — the whole heart fills with joy the moment the Beloved comes home.
Guru Arjan is saying: the best way to dress up is with truth, wonder and the Name.
He takes a bride's getting-ready and turns each item into something inside. Sat seegaar means truth is her decoration. Bha-o anjan means awe is the eyeliner that makes her eyes clear. Bha-o here is not being scared. It is wonder and deep respect. Amrit naam tambol means the Name is the sweet betel leaf in her mouth. Betel leaf was a treat offered at happy occasions.
Think of getting ready for a big day. The best part of how you look is a happy, honest face. The soul makes itself beautiful from the inside, with what is true, to welcome the Beloved home.
What makes a person beautiful in a way that has nothing to do with their looks?
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