Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
She gets ready by putting on calm and peace, like jewels.
But she is truly happy only when the One she loves is glad of her.
Guru Nanak is saying: the best way to get ready for the One is with a calm heart, not fancy things.
Sahj seegaar means "dressed up in sahaj." Sahaj is a natural, easy calm, like still water. That calm is her jewelry.
Taa sohagan jaa kantai bhaavai means she is a happy bride only when the Beloved is pleased with her. Think of getting ready for a friend's birthday. What your friend really remembers is not your outfit but that you were kind and fun to be with. Quiet peace inside takes the place of showing off outside.
What makes you feel truly ready inside, not just on the outside?
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