Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Our restless mind doesn't get calm by force — it settles when we bring it somewhere safe and wise.
And near real wisdom, a person can change in ways too wonderful to describe.
A restless mind does not calm down by force. It settles when it is brought somewhere safe.
Is man ka-o hor sanjam ko naahee: no other kind of self-control works on this mind. The only thing that works is satgur kee sarnaa-ay, the shelter of the True Guru, the wise teacher.
Think of a puppy that will not sit still. Shouting at it only makes it jumpier. Holding it close in a quiet room helps it settle. The mind is like that. It is not won in a battle. It rests in a safe place.
Satgur mili-ai ultee bha-ee: meeting the True Guru, a person is turned around. Kahnaa kichhoo na jaa-ay: the change is too wonderful to put into words.
Where or with whom does your restless mind feel calm and safe?
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