Salok Mehlaa 9, Salok 52 — sing, and set down the heavy load

Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa

Everything that begins also ends. So sing, and put down the heavy loads.

jo upji-o so binas hai — whatever is born will pass away. paro aaj kai kaal — today or tomorrow. This is the oldest rhythm there is, like day turning into night and back into day.

The verse does not stop there. har gun gaa-ay lay — sing the praises of the One. chhaad sagal janjaal — drop all the janjaal, the tangles and burdens. Think of taking off a heavy winter coat when the sun comes out. Singing, and letting go of worries and grudges, is a good way to spend our time.