Sikhism·Raag Wadahans·Shabad 16
Verse 2 of 5

Keeping the Good in Mind Makes a Heart Alive

ਜੀਅ ਕੇ ਦਾਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮੇਰੇ ॥
jee-a kay daatay pareetam parabh mayray.
You are the Giver of souls, O my Beloved God.
ਮਨੁ ਜੀਵੈ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਨਾਮੁ ਚਿਤੇਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
man jeevai parabh naam chitayray. ||1|| rahaa-o.
My soul lives by reflecting upon the Name of God. ||1||Pause||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

You give life itself, dearest One — and my heart truly lives by keeping Your Name in mind.

Keeping something good in mind is what makes a heart feel truly alive.
The deeper layer

The rahao: "You are the Giver of souls... my soul lives by reflecting on Your Name." The One is the source of life, and remembrance is what makes the soul feel truly alive.

A Question to Sit With

What makes you feel most alive inside?

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