ਬਾਮ੍ਹਣ ਪੂਜੈ ਦੇਵਤੇ ਧੰਨਾ ਗਊ ਚਰਾਵਣ ਆਵੈ॥

Bamhan Poojai Dhaevathae Dhhanna Goo Charavan Avai||

A brahman would worship gods (in the form of stone idols) where Dhanna used to graze his cow.

ਧੰਨੈ ਡਿਠਾ ਚਲਿਤ ਏਹ ਪੁਛੈ ਬਾਮ੍ਹਣ ਆਖ ਸੁਣਾਵੈ॥

Dhhannai Dditha Chalith Eaeh Pushhai Bamhan Akh Sunavai||

On seeing his worship, Dhanna asked the brahman what he was doing.

ਠਾਕੁਰ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰੇ ਜੋ ਇਛੇ ਸੋਈ ਫਲ ਪਾਵੈ॥

Thakur Dhee Saeva Karae Jo Eishhae Soee Fal Pavai||

€œService to the Thakur (God) gives the desired fruit,” replied the brahman.

ਧੰਨਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਜੋਦੜੀ ਮੈਂ ਭਿ ਦੇਹ ਇਕ ਜੋ ਤੁਧ ਭਾਵੈ॥

Dhhanna Karadha Jodharree Main Bh Dhaeh Eik Jo Thudhh Bhavai||

Dhanna requested, “O brahman, if you agree kindly give one to me.”

ਪੱਥਰ ਇਕ ਲਪੇਟ ਕਰ ਦੇ ਧੰਨੇ ਨੋਂ ਗੈਲ ਛੁਡਾਵੈ॥

Pathhar Eik Lapaett Kar Dhae Dhhannae Non Gail Shhuddavai||

The brahman rolled a stone, gave it to Dhanna and thus got rid of him.

ਠਾਕੁਰ ਨੋਂ ਨ੍ਹਾਵਾਲਕੇ ਛਾਹਿ ਰੋਟੀ ਲੈ ਭੋਗ ਚੜ੍ਹਾਵੈ॥

Thakur Non Nhavalakae Shhahi Rottee Lai Bhog Charrhavai||

Dhanna bathed the Thakur and offered him bread and buttermilk.

ਹਥ ਜੋੜ ਮਿੰਨਤ ਕਰੇ ਪੈਰੀਂ ਪੈ ਪੈ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਨਾਵੈ॥

Hathh Jorr Minnath Karae Paireen Pai Pai Bahuth Manavai||

With folded hands and falling at the feet of the stone he begged for his service to be accepted.

ਹਉਂ ਬੀ ਮੂੰਹ ਨ ਜੁਠਾਲਸਾਂ ਤੂੰ ਰੁਠਾ ਮੈਂ ਕਿਹੁ ਨ ਸੁਖਾਵੈ॥

Houn Bee Moonh N Juthalasan Thoon Rutha Main Kihu N Sukhavai||

Dhanna said, “I will also not eat because how can I be happy if you are annoyed.”

ਗੋਸਈਂ ਪਰਤੱਖ ਹੋਇ ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਇ ਛਾਹਿ ਮੁਹਿ ਲਾਵੈ॥

Goseen Parathakh Hoe Rottee Khae Shhahi Muhi Lavai||

(Seeing his true and loving devotion) God was forced to appear and eat his bread and buttermilk.

ਭੋਲਾ ਭਾਉ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ॥੧੩॥

Bhola Bhao Govindh Milavai ||a||

In fact, innocence like that of Dhanna makes the sight of the Lord available.