Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One has become my helper and friend, and singing together brings a peace that settles right into me.
So sing the words of the perfect teaching, and live in gladness, day after day.
This one says: singing together can settle a whole heart.
Paarbarahm ho-aa sahaa-ee: the Highest One became my helper. Kathaa keertan sukh-daa-ee: talks and songs about the One bring peace. Kathaa means a talk or story about the Guru's words. Keertan means singing the One's praises together. It is one of the great joys of Sikhi, and here it is simply called peace-giving.
Then: gur pooray kee banee jap anad karahu nit. Repeat the perfect Guru's words, and stay glad every day. This is an everyday thing, not a once-a-year event. Like tuning a guitar, a life can be tuned to peace again and again.
Is there a song or a group activity that makes you feel calm and connected?
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