Sikhism·Raag Soohee·Shabad 7
Verse 4 of 5

Meeting the Teacher, the Inner Spring Flows

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟੈ ਤਾ ਸਹਸਾ ਤੂਟੈ ਧਾਵਤੁ ਵਰਜਿ ਰਹਾਈਐ ॥
satgur bhaytai taa sahsaa tootai Dhaavat varaj rahaa-ee-ai.
Meeting with the True Guru, doubt is dispelled, and the wandering mind is restrained.
ਨਿਝਰੁ ਝਰੈ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਘਰ ਹੀ ਪਰਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥
nijhar jharai sahj Dhun laagai ghar hee parchaa paa-ee-ai.
Nectar rains down, celestial music resounds, and deep within, wisdom is obtained.
ਅੰਜਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਨਿਰੰਜਨਿ ਰਹੀਐ ਜੋਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਇਵ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੩॥
anjan maahi niranjan rahee-ai jog jugat iv paa-ee-ai. ||3||
Remaining unblemished in the midst of the filth of the world - this is the way to attain Yoga. ||3||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

When you meet the true teacher, your worries loosen and your restless, running mind grows calm.

Then something sweet seems to rain down inside you, a quiet music begins, and you find understanding right there at home. This is staying clear and true inside the ordinary world.

When doubt quiets, a hidden joy begins to flow inside.
The deeper layer

satgur bhaytai taa sahsaa tootai — meeting the teacher, doubt breaks and the running mind is stilled; nijhar jharai sahj Dhun laagai, an inner spring flows and a natural music begins, ghar hee parchaa, understanding found right at home. The refrain seals it.

A Question to Sit With

What helps your restless mind settle and feel at home?

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