Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
To those with no one, the One is the someone; strong enough to shelter anybody; the mother and the father of the whole world.
A lover of those who love, an ender of fear — Nanak says: I sing the praises of that Master.
Here come names for the One, and each one is a comfort.
Anaath ko naath means the Master of those who have no master. Anyone who feels alone has Someone. Saran samrathaa means strong enough to give shelter to anyone. Sagal sarisat ko maa-ee baap means the mother and father of the whole world. Notice that it says both, mother and father. The One holds us the way both parents do.
Bhagat vachhal means the Lover of devotees, who cares for those who love Him, like a parent whose face lights up when their child walks in. Bhai bhanjan means the Breaker of fear. And gun gaavat naanak aalaap means Nanak sings these good qualities of his Master.
Who makes you feel like you belong, no matter what?
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