Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When grace looks upon me, I see with my own eyes — and honestly, the beauty of it is more than any words can hold.
With my ears I listen, again and again, to the deep song and sing it back, and the sweet nectar of the Name settles right into my heart.
The One is fearless, formless, holding no hatred toward anyone — a perfect light I get to melt into. And Nanak says: with a true teacher, the confusion clears, and the True Name becomes your quiet greatness.
When grace opens our eyes, we see the One: fearless, formless, and free of hate.
Nadar karay taa akhee vaykhaa — "when the One looks with grace, I see with my own eyes." Nadar is the loving Glance of grace. What was dark in the last verse is now seen directly. Yet kahnaa kathan na jaa-ee — it is beyond words.
Kannee sun sun sabad salaahee — with my ears I listen, and listen, to the Shabad, the Guru's Word, and sing its praise. This is deep listening. Amrit ridai vasaa-ee — the amrit, the sweet nectar of the Name, settles into the heart.
Then come three great words. Nirbha-o means fearless. Nirankaar means formless. Nirvair means holding no hate toward anyone. They echo the Mool Mantar, the opening lines of the Guru Granth Sahib, where the One is called fearless and without hate. The One holds no grudge against anyone, and a heart close to the One learns to let go of grudges too. Think of a friend who forgives you before you even finish saying sorry.
Naanak gur vin bharam na bhaagai — without the Guru, doubt does not leave. Sach naam vadi-aa-ee — the True Name gives a quiet greatness. It is not bragging glory. It is a calm dignity.
What helps the confusion in your own mind clear — and what does that clarity feel like?
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