Sikhism·Raag Wadahans·Shabad 19
Verse 4 of 5

Tuck Something Good Into Your Heart

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥
charan kamal hirdai ur Dhaaray.
I have enshrined His Lotus Feet within my heart.
ਤੇਰੇ ਦਰਸਨ ਕਉ ਜਾਈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੇ ॥੩॥
tayray darsan ka-o jaa-ee balihaaray. ||3||
I am a sacrifice to the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. ||3||

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

In plain words

I've tucked the One's gentle presence into my heart.

I'm so thankful for every glimpse of that goodness.

You can tuck something good into your heart and be grateful for every glimpse of it.
The deeper layer

Keep something good tucked inside your heart, and be thankful each time you catch sight of it.

Charan kamal hirdai ur dhaaray: I have placed His lotus feet in my heart. The lotus is a beautiful flower that grows clean out of muddy water. "Lotus feet" is a gentle way of speaking about the One's presence.

Tayray darsan ka-o jaa-ee balihaaray: I give myself in thanks for Your darsan. Darsan means a sight, a glimpse, of the One.

Think of a photo of someone you love, tucked in your pocket. You carry them with you, and every time you look, your heart lifts. This verse is simple and tender like that.

A Question to Sit With

What good thing would you most want to keep tucked safely in your heart?

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