Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
In an old story, an elephant caught in a river called out for help — and the moment it did, it was set free.
How can I ever describe how great the Name is? Whenever we call on the One with a full heart, whatever holds us begins to loosen.
This verse tells an old story about an elephant that called for help and was set free.
A crocodile had caught an elephant in a river. The elephant could not pull free by its own strength. Jab hee saran gahee kirpaa nidh: the moment it turned to the kirpaa nidh, the treasure of kindness, gaj garaah tay chhootaa, the elephant was freed from the crocodile.
The Guru then says he cannot fully describe how great the Name is. Raam kahat bandhan tootaa: whoever says the Name, their chains break.
Think of being stuck on a hard problem for an hour, too proud to ask. The moment you raise your hand, things start to move. Calling out is not weakness. It is the first step toward being free.
When is it hard for you to ask for help, and who is safe to ask?
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