Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The Creator acts, and makes everything act. The Creator places us on the path.
The Creator gives greatness to the one who faces the Guru. Nanak says: that person merges into the Naam.
The Creator does everything and sets each of us on the path, and the one who faces the Guru merges into the Naam.
Aapay kartaa karay karaa-ay — the Creator acts and makes everything act. Aapay maarag paa-ay — the Creator places us on the path. Maarag means path.
So our effort matters, but we are never trying all alone. Think of learning to ride a bike. You pedal hard, but a parent's hand steadies the seat behind you.
Aapay gurmukh day vadi-aa-ee — the Creator gives honor to the gurmukh, the one who faces the Guru. And the shabad ends softly. Naanak naam samaa-ay — they merge into the Name, like a drop of water returning to the ocean.
When has help arrived just when you needed it?
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