Translation by Dr. Sant Singh Khalsa
I give my whole self to my perfect Guru.
The One who keeps all has kept me safe, and made the glory of the Naam plain for all to see.
A heart full of love gives thanks to the Guru.
Balihaarai means "I am a sacrifice." It is the language of love that gives its whole self. This is the "pause" line, the rahaa-o, the center of the shabad. Raakhay raakhanhaarai is a gentle play on words: the Protector protected me.
Pargat partaap kee-o naam ko means "the glory of the Name was made plain for all to see." Think of a lamp switched on in a dark room. Everyone can see what it lights up. A life that has been kept safe shows the grace of the One the same way.
When have you felt safely held by something bigger than you?
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