Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
The One is my anchor and support, and in the One I place my hope.
My pain and my joy, I place them all before the One.
The One keeps the faults of a humble servant covered.
Nanak says: I sing the praises of the One.
The One is your anchor; bring your pain and your joy there, and your faults are kept covered.
Ot means support, something to lean on, like an anchor that keeps a boat steady. Dukh sukh, sad and happy both, the Guru places in the One's hands.
Then: raakh leeno sabh jan kaa parh-daa. Parh-daa is a curtain or cover. The One keeps the faults of loving people covered. Think of a grandparent who sees you spill juice at a big dinner. Instead of pointing it out to everyone, they quietly slide a napkin over it and wink. You are held with care, not shamed. No wonder Nanak just wants to sing the One's praise.
Who or what do you turn to on both your best and your hardest days?
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