Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When a heart is tuned to the Word, the boastful, grabbing self falls away, and something bright and lovely shines out.
Walking gently, in step with the flow of life, becomes its own quiet kind of beauty — no other decoration needed.
Then the heart is at home and full, always close to the Beloved, having found the truest companion there is.
And here is the wonder: this Beloved never leaves and never fades, so this joy never turns to sorrow. It is a happiness that lasts.
Nanak says: the One draws such a heart close, held there by love for the Guru.
Gurbani often pictures the soul as a bride and the divine as the ever-present Beloved. Everything turns on naa har marai na kaday dukh laagai — this Beloved "does not die," so the union never ends in loss. Ordinary happiness always seems to run out; this is a joy whose source cannot be taken away. The true seegaar (adornment) is once again inner — walking pir kai bhaanai, in harmony with the flow — not outer display.
Why do you think it feels so good to know something wonderful won't be taken away? What is something in your life that feels steady and safe like that?
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