Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
In our own time, the Name of the One is a treasure full of kindness; holding it close, the heart finds its way home.
Nothing else compares to this quiet, steady gift. Even the old holy books, the Vedas, say so.
This one gives the answer: one Name, full of kindness. Kal mai ayk naam kirpaa niDh — in this age, the one Name is a treasure of mercy. Kal, or Kali Yug, is the old name for our own hard age. Jaahi japai gat paavai — whoever remembers it is set free. It is like finding the one key that fits the lock after trying many.
The next line says a-or Dharam taa kai sam naahan: no other practice compares to this. This is not a put-down of anyone's faith. It is about what matters most, which is remembering the One. The line also says the Vedas teach this. The Vedas are the ancient holy books of the Hindu tradition. Guru Tegh Bahadur quotes them here with respect.
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