This Sabad by Guru Arjan Sahib, composed in Sarang Rag, is a transformative message that underscores the profound importance of living a life centered around Nam. Sarang Rag, associated with the hot summer afternoons, represents a time of exhaustion and rest, offering a fitting backdrop to contemplate the simplicity and ease of Divine connection amidst life's distractions.

The Sabad opens with a call to focus on listening and reading the Teachings, a reminder of our crucial role in aligning ourselves with the wisdom passed down by Truth-Exemplars. The Guru asks us to focus on the wasted human life spent chasing worldly greed, forgetting the Nam—the essence of spiritual fulfillment. This message resonates with the simplicity of Sarang Rag, encouraging us to let go of unnecessary distractions and focus on the true purpose of life: spiritual growth and connection with the Divine.

The Sabad speaks directly to the "unaware mind," urging it to become aware of the profound narrative told by the Truth-Exemplars, the enlightened beings who carry Divine wisdom. The simplicity of the language reflects the straightforwardness of the message—awareness of the Divine's presence is the key to spiritual liberation. Forgetting Nam leads to the cyclical suffering of life while remembering it brings peace and freedom from the cycle of coming and going (birth and death).

Guru Arjan Sahib reminds us that the Divine bestows all effort, strength, and wisdom. Only through Divine grace can we even utter Nam and engage in devotion. This highlights the essential humility in spiritual practice—acknowledging that all power and ability stem from the Divine.

‍The final lines of the Sabad emphasize that those devoted to the Divine are liked by the All-Pervasive. The devotees' devotion connects them to the Divine, and in that connection, they find comfort. Through Sarang Rag, this Sabad calls for simplicity, humility, and unwavering devotion to Nam as the path to spiritual liberation and divine favor.