Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
By simple kindness, I have been drawn close and given something to hold onto — like a small child keeping a grip on a grown-up's sleeve in a crowd.
And in that steady closeness, the song keeps rising in me, happy and unhurried.
The One has pulled me close and given me something to hold.
Kar kirpaa leenay larh laa-ay: with kindness, the One tied me to the larh, the edge of the robe. It is an image Gurbani often uses for being kept safely near.
Picture a small child holding a parent's sleeve in a busy market. As long as they hold on, they feel safe.
Sadaa anad naanak gun gaa-ay: always happy, the Guru sings the One's praises. When you feel held, joy and song come easily.
What is something steady you can hold onto when you feel lost in a crowd?
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