Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
When we turn toward what's good, something in us is made new and lovely.
'Come, let's remember the good together,' the song says.
So don't stay stuck in the songs of separation — turn your heart, gently, toward what's good and lasting.
It is okay to be sad. Guru Nanak gently helps us not to stay stuck there.
This is the last verse of the mourning song. Gur mili-ai vays palti-aa: meeting the Guru, the soul-bride's clothes are changed. Saa dhan sach seegaaro: now she is dressed in Truth. Something in her is made new.
Aavhu milhu sahayleeho: come, friends, let us meet. Simrahu sirjanhaaro: let us remember the Creator together.
Then the healing instruction. Gaavhu geet na birharhaa: do not keep singing songs of separation. Naanak barahm beechaaro: says Nanak, think about the One instead.
This is not saying grief is wrong. The whole song has honored it. It is a loving hand that walks us through sadness toward healing. Think of a friend who sits with you while you cry, then says, "Come on, let's go for a walk." It is okay to be sad. We just do not have to stay stuck there. We can turn, together, toward what is good and lasting.
After being sad for a while, what helps you gently turn back toward good and happy things?
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