ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥
vad-hans mehlaa 5.
Wadahans, Fifth Mehl:
ਵਿਸਰੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦੀਨ ਦਇਆਲਾ ॥
visar naahee parabh deen da-i-aalaa.
Do not forget me, O God, Merciful to the meek.
ਤੇਰੀ ਸਰਣਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਿਰਪਾਲਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
tayree saran pooran kirpaalaa. ||1|| rahaa-o.
I seek Your Sanctuary, O Perfect, Compassionate Lord. ||1||Pause||
Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Please don't forget me, kind One — I rest in Your care, gentle and complete.
The simplest prayer there is: please don't forget me, please keep me safe.
This shabad opens straight with its rahao — a child's heartfelt plea: "Do not forget me, O God, Merciful to the meek; I seek Your Sanctuary." It's the simplest prayer there is — please remember me, please keep me safe — spoken with total trust.
A Question to Sit With
Who do you most want to remember you and keep you safe?
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