ਅੰਦਰ ਸਭਾ ਦੁਸਾਸਨੈ ਮਥੈ ਵਾਲ ਦ੍ਰੋਪਤੀ ਆਂਦੀ॥

Andhar Sabha Dhusasanai Mathhai Val Dhropathee Aandhee||

Dragging Daropati by the hair, Dusasanai brought her into the assembly.

ਦੂਤਾਂ ਨੋ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਨੰਗੀ ਕਰਹੁ ਪੰਚਾਲੀ ਬਾਂਦੀ॥

Dhoothan No Furamaeia Nangee Karahu Panchalee Bandhee||

He commanded his men to strip the maidservant Dropati stark naked.

ਪੰਜੇ ਪਾਂਡੋ ਵੇਖਦੇ ਅਉਘਟ ਰੁਧੀ ਨਾਰਿ ਜਿਨਾਂ ਦੀ॥

Panjae Panddo Vaekhadhae Aoughatt Rudhhee Nar Jinan Dhee||

All the five Pandavs who she was the wife of, beheld this.

ਅਖੀਂ ਮੀਟ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਰ ਹਾਹਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਕਰੇ ਵਿਲਲਾਂਦੀ॥

Akheen Meett Dhhian Dhhar Haha Krishan Karae Vilalandhee||

Crying, totally dejected and helpless, she closed her eyes. Single-mindedly she invoked Krishna for help.

ਕਪੜ ਕੋਟ ਉਸਾਰਿਓਨ ਥਕੇ ਦੂਤ ਨ ਪਾਰ ਵਸਾਂਦੀ॥

Kaparr Kott Ousarioun Thhakae Dhooth N Par Vasandhee||

The servants were taking off the clothes from her body but more layers of clothes formed a fort around her; the servants got tired but the layers of clothes were never ending.

ਹਥ ਮਰੋੜਨ ਸਿਰ ਧੁਣਨਿ ਪਛੋਤਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਜਾਹ ਜਾਂਦੀ॥

Hathh Marorran Sir Dhhunan Pashhothan Karan Jah Jandhee||

The servants were now writhing and frustrated on their abortive attempt and felt that they themselves were ashamed.

ਘਰ ਆਈ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮਿਲੇ ਪੈਜ ਰਹੀ ਬੋਲੇ ਸ਼ਰਮਾਂਦੀ॥

Ghar Aee Thakur Milae Paij Rehee Bolae Sharamandhee||

On reaching home, Dropati was asked by Lord Krishna whether she was saved in the assembly.

ਨਾਥ ਅਨਾਥਾਂ ਬਾਣ ਧੁਰਾਂਦੀ ॥੮॥

Nathh Anathhan Ban Dhhurandhee ||a||

She shyly replied, “Since perennial times you are living up to your reputation of being father of the fatherless ones.”

ਬਿਪ ਸੁਦਾਮਾ ਦਾਲਦੀ ਬਾਲ ਸਖਾਈ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਦਾਏ॥

Bip Sudhama Dhaladhee Bal Sakhaee Mithr Sadhaeae||

Sudama, a poor brahman, was known to be a friend of Krishna from childhood.

ਲਾਗੂ ਹੋਈ ਬਾਮ੍ਹਣੀ ਮਿਲ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਦਲਿਦ੍ਰ ਗਵਾਏ॥

Lagoo Hoee Bamhanee Mil Jagadhees Dhalidhr Gavaeae||

His brahmin wife always pestered him as to why he did not go to Lord Krishna to alleviate his poverty.

ਚਲਿਆ ਗਿਣਦਾ ਗਟੀਆਂ ਕ੍ਯੋਂ ਕਰ ਜਾਈਏ ਕੌਣ ਮਿਲਾਏ॥

Chalia Ginadha Gatteeaan Kaon Kar Jaeeeae Kan Milaeae||

He was perplexed and pondered over how he could get re-introduced to Krishna, who could help him meet the Lord.

ਪਹੁਤਾ ਨਗਰ ਦੁਆਰਕਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੁਆਰ ਖਲੋਤਾ ਜਾਏ॥

Pahutha Nagar Dhuaraka Singh Dhuar Khalotha Jaeae||

He reached the town of Duaraka and stood before the main gate (of the palace of Krishna).

ਦੂਰਹੁੰ ਦੇਖ ਡੰਡਉਤ ਕਰ ਛੱਡ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਣ ਹਰਿ ਜੀ ਆਏ॥

Dhoorahun Dhaekh Ddanddouth Kar Shhadd Singhasan Har Jee Aeae||

Seeing him from a distance, Krishna, the Lord, bowed and leaving his throne came to Sudama.

ਪਹਿਲੇ ਦੇ ਪਰਦਖਣਾ ਪੈਰੀਂ ਪੈ ਕੇ ਲੈ ਗਲ ਲਾਏ॥

Pehilae Dhae Paradhakhana Paireen Pai Kae Lai Gal Laeae||

First he circumambulated around Sudama and then touching his feet he embraced him.

ਚਰਣੋਦਕ ਲੈ ਪੈਰ ਧੋਇ ਸ਼ਿੰਘਾਸਣ ਉਪਰ ਬੈਠਾਏ॥

Charanodhak Lai Pair Dhhoe Shinghasan Oupar Baithaeae||

Washing his feet he took that water and made Sudama sit on the throne.

ਪੁਛੇ ਕੁਸਲ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਦੀ ਕਥਾ ਸੁਣਾਏ॥

Pushhae Kusal Piar Kar Gur Saeva Dhee Kathha Sunaeae||

Then Krishna lovingly enquired about his welfare and talked about the time when they were together in the service of the guru (Sandipani).

ਲੈਕੇ ਤੰਦਲ ਚਬਿਓਨ ਵਿਦਾ ਕਰੇ ਅਗੇ ਪਹੁਚਾਏ॥

Laikae Thandhal Chabioun Vidha Karae Agae Pahuchaeae||

Krishna asked for the rice sent by Sudama’s wife and after eating, came out to see off his friend Sudama.

ਚਾਰ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਸਕੁਚ ਪਠਾਏ ॥੯॥

Char Padharathh Sakuch Pathaeae ||a||

Though all the four boons (righteousness,wealth,fulfillment of desire and libereation) were given to Sudama by Krishna, Krishna's humbleness still made him feel totally helpless.

ਨਾਮਾ ਛੀਂਬਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ॥

Nama Shheenaba Akheeai Guramukh Bhae Bhagath Liv Laee||

Namdev, the calico minter having become gurmukh merged his consciousness in loving devotion.

ਖਤ੍ਰੀ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਦੇਹੁਰੈ ਉਤਮ ਜਾਤਿ ਕਰਨਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ॥

Khathree Brahaman Dhaehurai Outham Jath Karan Vaddiaee||

High caste kshatriyas and Brahmins who went to temple to eulogize the Lord caught hold and ousted Namdev.

ਨਾਮਾ ਪਕੜਿ ਉਠਾਲਿਆ ਬਹਿ ਪਛਵਾੜੈ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈ॥

Nama Pakarr Outhalia Behi Pashhavarrai Har Gun Gaee||

While sitting in the back yard of the temple, he started singing the praises of the Lord.

ਭਗਤ ਵਛਲੁ ਆਖਾਇਦਾ ਫੇਰਿ ਦੇਹੁਰਾ ਪੈਜਿ ਰਖਾਈ॥

Bhagath Vashhal Akhaeidha Faer Dhaehura Paij Rakhaee||

The Lord known as kind to devotees turned the face of the temple towards him and maintained His own reputation.

ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਣੁ ਨਿਮਾਣਿਆ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ॥

Dharageh Man Nimania Sadhhasangath Sathigur Saranaee||

In the shelter of holy congregation, the true Guru and the Lord, the humble ones also get honour.

ਉਤਮੁ ਪਦਵੀ ਨੀਚ ਜਾਤਿ ਚਾਰੇ ਵਰਣ ਪਏ ਪਗਿ ਆਈ॥

Outham Padhavee Neech Jath Charae Varan Peae Pag Aee||

High, ranking as well as the so-called low castes i.e. all the four as fell at the feet of Namdev

ਜਿਉ ਨੀਵਾਨਿ ਨੀਰੁ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਈ ॥੪॥

Jio Neevan Neer Chal Jaee ||4||

Just as the water flows down towards low