Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Savor the story of the Beloved — it brings a peace that lasts.
The soul-bride who never delights in her Beloved's love comes to grief at the end, when the night of her life has passed.
This is the "pause" line, the center of the shabad. It gives a practice and a warning.
Raa-isaa pi-aaray kaa — the story of the Beloved. The verse asks us to savor it, and says it brings a peace that lasts. To savor is to taste slowly and enjoy, like your favorite meal. The story of the One is meant to be enjoyed, not just studied like homework.
Then comes the other side. A life that never turns toward the Beloved's love will feel sorry at the end, jab rain vihaanee — when the night of life has passed. The picture is a soul-bride wringing her hands too late.
The invitation is to taste the sweetness now, while there is still time.
What good thing are you meant to savor, not just know about? Are you actually tasting it?
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