Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
Nanak says: God, You are my support and my ground.
You are the Doer, the cause behind every cause, able to do all, beyond reach and without end.
The One is the anchor that holds everything steady.
Naanak kee too tayk prabh tayraa aadhaar — You are Nanak's support, and You are his ground. Tayk means something to lean on. Aadhaar means foundation. Karan kaaran samrath — You are the doer, the cause behind every cause, able to do all. Har agam apaar — You are out of reach and without end.
Two things are true together. The One is vast beyond reaching, and also close enough to lean on. Think of a ship's anchor. It sinks deep out of sight, yet it holds the boat right where it is.
What does it feel like to lean on something bigger than yourself?
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