Sikhism·Raag Sorath·Shabad 134
Verse 3 of 3

It's Not Too Late, Begin Today

ਅਜਹੂ ਸਮਝਿ ਕਛੁ ਬਿਗਰਿਓ ਨਾਹਿਨਿ ਭਜਿ ਲੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੁਰਾਰਿ ॥
ajhoo samajh kachh bigri-o naahin bhaj lay naam muraar.
Understand this today - it is not yet too late! Chant and vibrate the Name of the Lord.
ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਜ ਮਤੁ ਸਾਧਨ ਕਉ ਭਾਖਿਓ ਤੋਹਿ ਪੁਕਾਰਿ ॥੨॥੮॥
kaho naanak nij mat saaDhan ka-o bhaakhi-o tohi pukaar. ||2||8||
Says Nanak, this is the subtle wisdom of the Holy Saints, which I proclaim out loud to you. ||2||8||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

Understand this today: nothing is spoiled yet, and it's never too late to begin.

Turn toward the One now — this is the good and open-hearted advice offered to you, said out loud with love.

Nothing is spoiled yet — it's never too late to begin.
The deeper layer

ajhoo samajh kachh bigrio naahin — understand now, nothing is ruined yet; bhaj lay naam muraar — remember the Name; nij mat saadhan ka-o bhaakhio tohi pukaar — the wisdom of the holy proclaimed aloud to you. A hopeful close to the shabad.

A Question to Sit With

What is a fresh start you'd like to make, beginning today?

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