Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One is full of every good thing, and I feel like I have so little — but I can simply, honestly ask to be helped and welcomed.
And that open-handed asking, just as I am, is always enough.
The shabad closes in humble prayer: "You are meritorious, while I am without merit... please forgive Nanak, the meek." The qMonk voice renders the self-abasement as the honesty of open, empty hands — coming plainly and asking to be helped — never self-hatred. In the raag's logic, such honest asking is exactly what's welcomed; grace meets the one who simply reaches. The colophon (||5||2||) closes the shabad. For a child: you don't have to be perfect to ask for help and kindness — coming honestly, just as you are, is always enough.
Is it easier to ask for help when you think you must be perfect first, or when you can just come as you are?
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