Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The pure One knows exactly what state you are in.
Nanak says: offer your prayer among the holy, the good people.
After the warning, the ending is gentle and hopeful.
Havaal maaloom — your condition is known. Paak alaah, the Pure God, knows exactly how you are. Alaah is the Arabic name for God. Nothing about you is hidden, and that is a comfort. You don't have to pretend.
Think of a best friend who can tell how your day went just by looking at you. You don't need to act fine around them.
The advice is simple: bring your prayer to the darvays, the holy people. Be among the good. The shabad ends not in fear but with an open door. You are known, and there is a place to bring your prayer.
Is there comfort in being fully known? Where is the 'good company' you could bring your honest prayer to?
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