Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
There is only One. And the One is found by the True Guru's grace — a gift that is always here, waiting for an open heart.
There are people whose company just lifts me — being near them, my heart feels lighter, and I find myself wondering how I can spend more time with them.
They are the friends who help me tune toward what is good and loving. A friendship like that does not fade — it only deepens.
Some friends make your heart feel lighter and help you turn toward the One. Those are the friends to keep close.
This song is an ashtapadee, an eight-verse song. It opens with Ik-onkaar satgur parsaad: there is One Creator, known by the true Guru's grace. The whole song is about good company.
Jin dithi-aa man rehsee-ai — just seeing them, my mind blossoms. Rehsee-ai means to light up with joy, the way you feel when your best friend walks into the room. Ki-o paa-ee-ai tinH sang — how can I be with them?
Sant sajan man mitar — they are sant, holy people, and sajan, true friends of the mind. Laa-in prabh si-o rang — they help me tune in to the love of the One. It's like a friend who helps you tune a guitar, so every string rings true.
TinH si-o preet na tut-ee — my preet, my love for them, will never break.
Who is a friend whose company makes you want to be your better self?
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