Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Through the Name the heart is illumined; through the Name, honor comes.
Through the Name peace wells up — I take the Sanctuary of the Name.
This one says all the best gifts come from one place: the Name.
The bell of the Name keeps ringing. Each ring lands on a gift. naamay hee ghat chaannaa — through the Name, the heart is lit up. Through the Name comes honor. Through the Name, peace wells up from inside, like a spring.
These are gifts this raag has talked about before. Now they are all traced back to one source: naamay hee, the Name alone. Think of finding out that all your birthday presents, from every direction, were really from one grandparent.
So the singer does the wise thing: naamay sarnaa-ee — I take shelter in the Name.
Of light, honor, peace, and refuge — which does your life most need right now?
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