Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
You make everything happen, You are the cause behind every cause — so I come and rest in Your shelter.
Nanak says: day and night I remember You, and again and again I give my whole heart in thanks.
The One's shelter is a place to rest, and a reason to say thank you.
Karan kaaran samrath parabh means the One is all-powerful, the cause behind every cause. Tayree sarnaa-ee means "I come to Your shelter." Think of running in from the rain to a warm kitchen at home.
The second line is about never stopping. Dinas rain naanak japai: day and night, Nanak remembers the One. Sad sad bal jaa-ee: again and again, he gives his whole heart in thanks. The shabad ends with remembering that goes on and on.
What could you gently keep in mind from morning to night?
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