By the Perfect Guru’s Grace

You are my father, you are my mother,
  you are my friend and you are my brother.
With you as my protector in all places,
  what fears and worries can I have?
By your grace I have recognized you;
  you are my shelter, you are my honour.
Other than you, no one exists –
  the whole creation is your theatre for the drama of life.
All living beings are created by you
  and tasks are assigned to them according to your will.
Everything happens as you will;
  nothing is in our power.
Through meditation on Nam I attained great bliss,
  and by singing the praises of God my mind was pacified.
By the perfect Guru’s grace, celebrations are held
  as Nanak emerges victorious in the tough battlefield of life.
_{Guru Arjan Dev Voice of the Heart}