Always accompanied, given a calm and balanced mind, made well again.
The Arc
Pauri 0: the One is always near, so fear cannot approach; held close and protected, one trusts the proven teaching. Rahau (Pauri 1): the Perfect Guru completes the work and gives a balanced, even mind. Pauri 2: all places are blessed, one returns safe and sound, and every ailment is healed in the shelter.
Key Vocabulary
naal naaraain: the Lord is with me
kanth laa-ay raakhai: held in a close embrace
sumat deetee: gave the balanced, even mind
saglay rog mitaa-ay: all illness eradicated
Themes and Cross-Connections
The gift named at the center is sumat — the calm, balanced mind, close kin to sahaj. Sanctuary is again the place of healing, and companionship the antidote to fear.
For Raag Sorath
The raag of grounded homecoming frames a shabad of safe return and being made well.
Translation Notes
The literal invokes the Messenger of Death (jamdoot) and enemies beaten and driven off. Both are softened: fear simply not coming near, and troubles settling — keeping the comfort and the gift of a steady mind while dropping the frightening and combative imagery.
Always accompanied, given a calm and balanced mind, made well again.
The Arc
Pauri 0: the One is always near, so fear cannot approach; held close and protected, one trusts the proven teaching. Rahau (Pauri 1): the Perfect Guru completes the work and gives a balanced, even mind. Pauri 2: all places are blessed, one returns safe and sound, and every ailment is healed in the shelter.
Key Vocabulary
Themes and Cross-Connections
The gift named at the center is sumat — the calm, balanced mind, close kin to sahaj. Sanctuary is again the place of healing, and companionship the antidote to fear.
For Raag Sorath
The raag of grounded homecoming frames a shabad of safe return and being made well.
Translation Notes
The literal invokes the Messenger of Death (jamdoot) and enemies beaten and driven off. Both are softened: fear simply not coming near, and troubles settling — keeping the comfort and the gift of a steady mind while dropping the frightening and combative imagery.