Gurmukhi To English Translation of SGGS, Sentence by Sentence

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Gurmukhi t o English
Translat ion of
Siri Guru Grant h Sahib

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One Universal Creat or God. The Name I s Trut h. Creat ive Being Personified. No Fear.
No Hat red. I mage Of The Undying, Beyond Birt h, Self-Exist ent . By Guru's Grace ~

Chant And Medit at e:

True I n The Primal Beginning. True Throughout The Ages.

True Here And Now. O Nanak, Forever And Ever True. | | 1| |

By t hinking, He cannot be reduced t o t hought , even by t hinking hundreds of
t housands of t imes.

By remaining silent , inner silence is not obt ained, even by remaining lovingly absorbed
deep wit hin.

The hunger of t he hungry is not appeased, even by piling up loads of worldly goods.

Hundreds of t housands of clever t ricks, but not even one of t hem will go along wit h
you in t he end.

So how can you become t rut hful? And how can t he veil of illusion be t orn away?

O Nanak, it is writ t en t hat you shall obey t he Hukam of His Command, and walk in t he
Way of His Will. | | 1| |

By His Command, bodies are creat ed; His Command cannot be described.

By His Command, souls come int o being; by His Command, glory and great ness are
obt ained.

By His Command, some are high and some are low; by His Writ t en Command, pain
and pleasure are obt ained.

Some, by His Command, are blessed and forgiven; ot hers, by His Command, wander
aimlessly forever.

Everyone is subj ect t o His Command; no one is beyond His Command.

O Nanak, one who underst ands His Command, does not speak in ego. | | 2| |

Some sing of His Power-who has t hat Power?

Some sing of His Gift s, and know His Sign and I nsignia.

Some sing of His Glorious Virt ues, Great ness and Beaut y.

Some sing of knowledge obt ained of Him, t hrough difficult philosophical st udies.

Some sing t hat He fashions t he body, and t hen again reduces it t o dust .

Some sing t hat He t akes life away, and t hen again rest ores it .

Some sing t hat He seems so very far away.
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Some sing t hat He wat ches over us, face t o face, ever-present .

There is no short age of t hose who preach and t each.

Millions upon millions offer millions of sermons and st ories.

The Great Giver keeps on giving, while t hose who receive grow weary of receiving.

Throughout t he ages, consumers consume.

The Commander, by His Command, leads us t o walk on t he Pat h.

O Nanak, He blossoms fort h, Carefree and Unt roubled. | | 3| |

True is t he Mast er, True is His Name-speak it wit h infinit e love.

People beg and pray, "Give t o us, give t o us", and t he Great Giver gives His Gift s.

So what offering can we place before Him, by which we might see t he Darbaar of His
Court ?

What words can we speak t o evoke His Love?

I n t he Amrit Vaylaa, t he ambrosial hours before dawn, chant t he True Name, and
cont emplat e His Glorious Great ness.

By t he karma of past act ions, t he robe of t his physical body is obt ained. By His Grace,
t he Gat e of Liberat ion is found.

O Nanak, know t his well: t he True One Himself is All. | | 4| |

He cannot be est ablished, He cannot be creat ed.

He Himself is I mmaculat e and Pure.

Those who serve Him are honored.

O Nanak, sing of t he Lord, t he Treasure of Excellence.

Sing, and list en, and let your mind be filled wit h love.

Your pain shall be sent far away, and peace shall come t o your home.

The Guru's Word is t he Sound-current of t he Naad; t he Guru's Word is t he Wisdom of
t he Vedas; t he Guru's Word is all-pervading.

The Guru is Shiva, t he Guru is Vishnu and Brahma; t he Guru is Paarvat i and Lakhshmi.

Even knowing God, I cannot describe Him; He cannot be described in words.

The Guru has given me t his one underst anding:

t here is only t he One, t he Giver of all souls. May I never forget Him! | | 5| |

I f I am pleasing t o Him, t hen t hat is my pilgrimage and cleansing bat h. Wit hout
pleasing Him, what good are rit ual cleansings?

I gaze upon all t he creat ed beings: wit hout t he karma of good act ions, what are t hey
given t o receive?

Wit hin t he mind are gems, j ewels and rubies, if you list en t o t he Guru's Teachings,
even once.

The Guru has given me t his one underst anding:

t here is only t he One, t he Giver of all souls. May I never forget Him! | | 6| |

Even if you could live t hroughout t he four ages, or even t en t imes more,

and even if you were known t hroughout t he nine cont inent s and followed by all,

wit h a good name and reput at ion, wit h praise and fame t hroughout t he world-

st ill, if t he Lord does not bless you wit h His Glance of Grace, t hen who cares? What is
t he use?

Among worms, you would be considered a lowly worm, and even cont empt ible sinners
would hold you in cont empt .

O Nanak, God blesses t he unwort hy wit h virt ue, and best ows virt ue on t he virt uous.

No one can even imagine anyone who can best ow virt ue upon Him. | | 7| |

List ening-t he Siddhas, t he spirit ual t eachers, t he heroic warriors, t he yogic mast ers.

List ening-t he eart h, it s support and t he Akaashic et hers.

List ening-t he oceans, t he lands of t he world and t he net her regions of t he underworld.

List ening-Deat h cannot even t ouch you.

O Nanak, t he devot ees are forever in bliss.

List ening-pain and sin are erased. | | 8| |

List ening-Shiva, Brahma and I ndra.

List ening-even foul-mout hed people praise Him.

List ening-t he t echnology of Yoga and t he secret s of t he body.

List ening-t he Shaast ras, t he Simrit ees and t he Vedas.

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List ening-t rut h, cont ent ment and spirit ual wisdom.

List ening-t ake your cleansing bat h at t he sixt y-eight places of pilgrimage.

List ening-reading and recit ing, honor is obt ained.

List ening-int uit ively grasp t he essence of medit at ion.



List ening-dive deep int o t he ocean of virt ue.

List ening-t he Shaykhs, religious scholars, spirit ual t eachers and emperors.

List ening-even t he blind find t he Pat h.

List ening-t he Unreachable comes wit hin your grasp.



The st at e of t he fait hful cannot be described.

One who t ries t o describe t his shall regret t he at t empt .

No paper, no pen, no scribe

can record t he st at e of t he fait hful.

Such is t he Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord.

Only one who has fait h comes t o know such a st at e of mind. | | 12| |

The fait hful have int uit ive awareness and int elligence.

The fait hful know about all worlds and realms.

The fait hful shall never be st ruck across t he face.

The fait hful do not have t o go wit h t he Messenger of Deat h.



The pat h of t he fait hful shall never be blocked.

The fait hful shall depart wit h honor and fame.

The fait hful do not follow empt y religious rit uals.

The fait hful are firmly bound t o t he Dharma.



The fait hful find t he Door of Liberat ion.

The fait hful uplift and redeem t heir family and relat ions.

The fait hful are saved, and carried across wit h t he Sikhs of t he Guru.

The fait hful, O Nanak, do not wander around begging.



The chosen ones, t he self-elect , are accept ed and approved.

The chosen ones are honored in t he Court of t he Lord.

The chosen ones look beaut iful in t he court s of kings.

The chosen ones medit at e single-mindedly on t he Guru.

No mat t er how much anyone t ries t o explain and describe t hem,

t he act ions of t he Creat or cannot be count ed.

The myt hical bull is Dharma, t he son of compassion;

t his is what pat ient ly holds t he eart h in it s place.

One who underst ands t his becomes t rut hful.

What a great load t here is on t he bull!

So many worlds beyond t his world-so very many!

What power holds t hem, and support s t heir weight ?

The names and t he colors of t he assort ed species of beings

were all inscribed by t he Ever-flowing Pen of God.

Who knows how t o writ e t his account ?

Just imagine what a huge scroll it would t ake!

What power! What fascinat ing beaut y!

And what gift s! Who can know t heir ext ent ?

You creat ed t he vast expanse of t he Universe wit h One Word!

Hundreds of t housands of rivers began t o flow.

How can Your Creat ive Pot ency be described?

I cannot even once be a sacrifice t o You.

What ever pleases You is t he only good done,

You, Et ernal and Formless One! | | 16| |

Count less medit at ions, count less loves.

Count less worship services, count less aust ere disciplines.

Count less script ures, and rit ual recit at ions of t he Vedas.

Count less Yogis, whose minds remain det ached from t he world.

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Count less devot ees cont emplat e t he Wisdom and Virt ues of t he Lord.

Count less t he holy, count less t he givers.

Count less heroic spirit ual warriors, who bear t he brunt of t he at t ack in bat t le (who
wit h t heir mout hs eat st eel).

Count less silent sages, vibrat ing t he St ring of His Love.

How can Your Creat ive Pot ency be described?



You, Et ernal and Formless One. | | 17| |

Count less fools, blinded by ignorance.

Count less t hieves and embezzlers.

Count less impose t heir will by force.

Count less cut -t hroat s and rut hless killers.

Count less sinners who keep on sinning.

Count less liars, wandering lost in t heir lies.

Count less wret ches, eat ing filt h as t heir rat ion.

Count less slanderers, carrying t he weight of t heir st upid mist akes on t heir heads.

Nanak describes t he st at e of t he lowly.




Count less names, count less places.

I naccessible, unapproachable, count less celest ial realms.

Even t o call t hem count less is t o carry t he weight on your head.

From t he Word, comes t he Naam; from t he Word, comes Your Praise.

From t he Word, comes spirit ual wisdom, singing t he Songs of Your Glory.

From t he Word, come t he writ t en and spoken words and hymns.

From t he Word, comes dest iny, writ t en on one's forehead.

But t he One who wrot e t hese Words of Dest iny-no words are writ t en on His Forehead.

As He ordains, so do we receive.

The creat ed universe is t he manifest at ion of Your Name.

Wit hout Your Name, t here is no place at all.

How can I describe Your Creat ive Power?




When t he hands and t he feet and t he body are dirt y,

wat er can wash away t he dirt .

When t he clot hes are soiled and st ained by urine,

soap can wash t hem clean.

But when t he int ellect is st ained and pollut ed by sin,

it can only be cleansed by t he Love of t he Name.

Virt ue and vice do not come by mere words;

act ions repeat ed, over and over again, are engraved on t he soul.

You shall harvest what you plant .

O Nanak, by t he Hukam of God's Command, we come and go in reincarnat ion. | | 20| |

Pilgrimages, aust ere discipline, compassion and charit y

-t hese, by t hemselves, bring only an iot a of merit .

List ening and believing wit h love and humilit y in your mind,

cleanse yourself wit h t he Name, at t he sacred shrine deep wit hin.

All virt ues are Yours, Lord, I have none at all.

Wit hout virt ue, t here is no devot ional worship.

I bow t o t he Lord of t he World, t o His Word, t o Brahma t he Creat or.

He is Beaut iful, True and Et ernally Joyful.

What was t hat t ime, and what was t hat moment ? What was t hat day, and what was
t hat dat e?

What was t hat season, and what was t hat mont h, when t he Universe was creat ed?

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, cannot find t hat t ime, even if it is writ t en in t he
Puraanas.

That t ime is not known t o t he Qazis, who st udy t he Koran.

The day and t he dat e are not known t o t he Yogis, nor is t he mont h or t he season.

The Creat or who creat ed t his creat ion-only He Himself knows.

How can we speak of Him? How can we praise Him? How can we describe Him? How
can we know Him?
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O Nanak, everyone speaks of Him, each one wiser t han t he rest .

Great is t he Mast er, Great is His Name. What ever happens is according t o His Will.

O Nanak, one who claims t o know everyt hing shall not be decorat ed in t he world
hereaft er. | | 21| |

There are net her worlds beneat h net her worlds, and hundreds of t housands of
heavenly worlds above.

The Vedas say t hat you can search and search for t hem all, unt il you grow weary.

The script ures say t hat t here are 18,000 worlds, but in realit y, t here is only One
Universe.

I f you t ry t o writ e an account of t his, you will surely finish yourself before you finish
writ ing it .

O Nanak, call Him Great ! He Himself knows Himself. | | 22| |

The praisers praise t he Lord, but t hey do not obt ain int uit ive underst anding

-t he st reams and rivers flowing int o t he ocean do not know it s vast ness.

Even kings and emperors, wit h mount ains of propert y and oceans of wealt h

-t hese are not even equal t o an ant , who does not forget God. | | 23| |

Endless are His Praises, endless are t hose who speak t hem.

Endless are His Act ions, endless are His Gift s.

Endless is His Vision, endless is His Hearing.

His limit s cannot be perceived. What is t he Myst ery of His Mind?

The limit s of t he creat ed universe cannot be perceived.

I t s limit s here and beyond cannot be perceived.

Many st ruggle t o know His limit s,

but His limit s cannot be found.

No one can know t hese limit s.

The more you say about t hem, t he more t here st ill remains t o be said.

Great is t he Mast er, High is His Heavenly Home.

Highest of t he High, above all is His Name.

Only one as Great and as High as God

can know His Loft y and Exalt ed St at e.

Only He Himself is t hat Great . He Himself knows Himself.

O Nanak, by His Glance of Grace, He best ows His Blessings. | | 24| |

His Blessings are so abundant t hat t here can be no writ t en account of t hem.

The Great Giver does not hold back anyt hing.

There are so many great , heroic warriors begging at t he Door of t he I nfinit e Lord.

So many cont emplat e and dwell upon Him, t hat t hey cannot be count ed.

So many wast e away t o deat h engaged in corrupt ion.

So many t ake and t ake again, and t hen deny receiving.

So many foolish consumers keep on consuming.

So many endure dist ress, deprivat ion and const ant abuse.

Even t hese are Your Gift s, O Great Giver!

Liberat ion from bondage comes only by Your Will.

No one else has any say in t his.

I f some fool should presume t o say t hat he does,

he shall learn, and feel t he effect s of his folly.

He Himself knows, He Himself gives.

Few, very few are t hose who acknowledge t his.

One who is blessed t o sing t he Praises of t he Lord,

O Nanak, is t he king of kings. | | 25| |

Priceless are His Virt ues, Priceless are His Dealings.

Priceless are His Dealers, Priceless are His Treasures.

Priceless are t hose who come t o Him, Priceless are t hose who buy from Him.

Priceless is Love for Him, Priceless is absorpt ion int o Him.

Priceless is t he Divine Law of Dharma, Priceless is t he Divine Court of Just ice.

Priceless are t he scales, priceless are t he weight s.

Priceless are His Blessings, Priceless is His Banner and I nsignia.

Priceless is His Mercy, Priceless is His Royal Command.

Priceless, O Priceless beyond expression!

Speak of Him cont inually, and remain absorbed in His Love.

The Vedas and t he Puraanas speak.

The scholars speak and lect ure.

Brahma speaks, I ndra speaks.
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The Gopis and Krishna speak.

Shiva speaks, t he Siddhas speak.

The many creat ed Buddhas speak.

The demons speak, t he demi-gods speak.

The spirit ual warriors, t he heavenly beings, t he silent sages, t he humble and serviceful
speak.

Many speak and t ry t o describe Him.

Many have spoken of Him over and over again, and have t hen arisen and depart ed.

I f He were t o creat e as many again as t here already are,

even t hen, t hey could not describe Him.

He is as Great as He wishes t o be.

O Nanak, t he True Lord knows.

I f anyone presumes t o describe God,

he shall be known as t he great est fool of fools! | | 26| |

Where is t hat Gat e, and where is t hat Dwelling, in which You sit and t ake care of all?

The Sound-current of t he Naad vibrat es t here, and count less musicians play on all
sort s of inst rument s t here.

So many Ragas, so many musicians singing t here.

The praanic wind, wat er and fire sing; t he Right eous Judge of Dharma sings at Your
Door.

Chit r and Gupt , t he angels of t he conscious and t he subconscious who record act ions,
and t he Right eous Judge of Dharma who j udges t his record sing.

Shiva, Brahma and t he Goddess of Beaut y, ever adorned, sing.

I ndra, seat ed upon His Throne, sings wit h t he deit ies at Your Door.

The Siddhas in Samaadhi sing; t he Saadhus sing in cont emplat ion.

The celibat es, t he fanat ics, t he peacefully accept ing and t he fearless warriors sing.

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars who recit e t he Vedas, wit h t he supreme sages of all
t he ages, sing.

The Mohinis, t he enchant ing heavenly beaut ies who ent ice heart s in t his world, in
paradise, and in t he underworld of t he subconscious sing.

The celest ial j ewels creat ed by You, and t he sixt y-eight holy places of pilgrimage sing.

The brave and might y warriors sing; t he spirit ual heroes and t he four sources of
creat ion sing.

The planet s, solar syst ems and galaxies, creat ed and arranged by Your Hand, sing.

They alone sing, who are pleasing t o Your Will. Your devot ees are imbued wit h t he
Nect ar of Your Essence.

So many ot hers sing, t hey do not come t o mind. O Nanak, how can I consider t hem
all?

That True Lord is True, Forever True, and True is His Name.

He is, and shall always be. He shall not depart , even when t his Universe which He has
creat ed depart s.

He creat ed t he world, wit h it s various colors, species of beings, and t he variet y of
Maya.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He wat ches over it Himself, by His Great ness.

He does what ever He pleases. No order can be issued t o Him.

He is t he King, t he King of kings, t he Supreme Lord and Mast er of kings. Nanak
remains subj ect t o His Will. | | 27| |

Make cont ent ment your ear-rings, humilit y your begging bowl, and medit at ion t he
ashes you apply t o your body.

Let t he remembrance of deat h be t he pat ched coat you wear, let t he purit y of virginit y
be your way in t he world, and let fait h in t he Lord be your walking st ick.

See t he brot herhood of all mankind as t he highest order of Yogis; conquer your own
mind, and conquer t he world.

I bow t o Him, I humbly bow.

The Primal One, t he Pure Light , wit hout beginning, wit hout end. Throughout all t he
ages, He is One and t he Same. | | 28| |

Let spirit ual wisdom be your food, and compassion your at t endant . The Sound-current
of t he Naad vibrat es in each and every heart .

He Himself is t he Supreme Mast er of all; wealt h and miraculous spirit ual powers, and
all ot her ext ernal t ast es and pleasures, are all like beads on a st ring.

Union wit h Him, and separat ion from Him, come by His Will. We come t o receive what
is writ t en in our dest iny.
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The One Divine Mot her conceived and gave birt h t o t he t hree deit ies.

One, t he Creat or of t he World; One, t he Sust ainer; and One, t he Dest royer.

He makes t hings happen according t o t he Pleasure of His Will. Such is His Celest ial
Order.

He wat ches over all, but none see Him. How wonderful t his is!



On world aft er world are His Seat s of Aut horit y and His St orehouses.

What ever was put int o t hem, was put t here once and for all.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, t he Creat or Lord wat ches over it .

O Nanak, True is t he Creat ion of t he True Lord.



I f I had 100,000 t ongues, and t hese were t hen mult iplied t went y t imes more, wit h
each t ongue,

I would repeat , hundreds of t housands of t imes, t he Name of t he One, t he Lord of t he
Universe.

Along t his pat h t o our Husband Lord, we climb t he st eps of t he ladder, and come t o
merge wit h Him.

Hearing of t he et heric realms, even worms long t o come back home.

O Nanak, by His Grace He is obt ained. False are t he boast ings of t he false. | | 32| |

No power t o speak, no power t o keep silent .

No power t o beg, no power t o give.

No power t o live, no power t o die.

No power t o rule, wit h wealt h and occult ment al powers.

No power t o gain int uit ive underst anding, spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion.

No power t o find t he way t o escape from t he world.

He alone has t he Power in His Hands. He wat ches over all.

O Nanak, no one is high or low. | | 33| |

Night s, days, weeks and seasons;

wind, wat er, fire and t he net her regions

-in t he midst of t hese, He est ablished t he eart h as a home for Dharma.

Upon it , He placed t he various species of beings.

Their names are uncount ed and endless.

By t heir deeds and t heir act ions, t hey shall be j udged.

God Himself is True, and True is His Court .

There, in perfect grace and ease, sit t he self-elect , t he self-realized Saint s.

They receive t he Mark of Grace from t he Merciful Lord.

The ripe and t he unripe, t he good and t he bad, shall t here be j udged.

O Nanak, when you go home, you will see t his. | | 34| |

This is right eous living in t he realm of Dharma.

And now we speak of t he realm of spirit ual wisdom.

So many winds, wat ers and fires; so many Krishnas and Shivas.

So many Brahmas, fashioning forms of great beaut y, adorned and dressed in many
colors.

So many worlds and lands for working out karma. So very many lessons t o be learned!

So many I ndras, so many moons and suns, so many worlds and lands.

So many Siddhas and Buddhas, so many Yogic mast ers. So many goddesses of
various kinds.

So many demi-gods and demons, so many silent sages. So many oceans of j ewels.

So many ways of life, so many languages. So many dynast ies of rulers.

So many int uit ive people, so many selfless servant s. O Nanak, His limit has no limit !
| | 35| |

I n t he realm of wisdom, spirit ual wisdom reigns supreme.

The Sound-current of t he Naad vibrat es t here, amidst t he sounds and t he sight s of
bliss.
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I n t he realm of humilit y, t he Word is Beaut y.

Forms of incomparable beaut y are fashioned t here.

These t hings cannot be described.

One who t ries t o speak of t hese shall regret t he at t empt .

The int uit ive consciousness, int ellect and underst anding of t he mind are shaped t here.

The consciousness of t he spirit ual warriors and t he Siddhas, t he beings of spirit ual
perfect ion, are shaped t here. | | 36| |

I n t he realm of karma, t he Word is Power.

No one else dwells t here,

except t he warriors of great power, t he spirit ual heroes.

They are t ot ally fulfilled, imbued wit h t he Lord's Essence.

Myriads of Sit as are t here, cool and calm in t heir maj est ic glory.

Their beaut y cannot be described.

Neit her deat h nor decept ion comes t o t hose,

wit hin whose minds t he Lord abides.

The devot ees of many worlds dwell t here.

They celebrat e; t heir minds are imbued wit h t he True Lord.

I n t he realm of Trut h, t he Formless Lord abides.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He wat ches over it . By His Glance of Grace, He best ows
happiness.

There are planet s, solar syst ems and galaxies.

I f one speaks of t hem, t here is no limit , no end.

There are worlds upon worlds of His Creat ion.

As He commands, so t hey exist .

He wat ches over all, and cont emplat ing t he creat ion, He rej oices.

O Nanak, t o describe t his is as hard as st eel! | | 37| |

Let self-cont rol be t he furnace, and pat ience t he goldsmit h.

Let underst anding be t he anvil, and spirit ual wisdom t he t ools.

Wit h t he Fear of God as t he bellows, fan t he flames of t apa, t he body's inner heat .
!
I n t he crucible of love, melt t he Nect ar of t he Name,

and mint t he True Coin of t he Shabad, t he Word of God.

Such is t he karma of t hose upon whom He has cast His Glance of Grace.

O Nanak, t he Merciful Lord, by His Grace, uplift s and exalt s t hem. | | 38| |

Shalok:

Air is t he Guru, Wat er is t he Fat her, and Eart h is t he Great Mot her of all.

Day and night are t he t wo nurses, in whose lap all t he world is at play.

Good deeds and bad deeds-t he record is read out in t he Presence of t he Lord of
Dharma.

According t o t heir own act ions, some are drawn closer, and some are driven fart her
away.

Those who have medit at ed on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and depart ed aft er
having worked by t he sweat of t heir brows

-O Nanak, t heir faces are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord, and many are saved along
wit h t hem! | | 1| |

So Dar ~ That Door. Raag Aasaa, First Mehl:

One Universal Creat or God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

Where is That Door of Yours, and where is That Home, in which You sit and t ake care
of all?

The Sound-current of t he Naad vibrat es t here for You, and count less musicians play all
sort s of inst rument s t here for You.

There are so many Ragas and musical harmonies t o You; so many minst rels sing
hymns of You.

Wind, wat er and fire sing of You. The Right eous Judge of Dharma sings at Your Door.

Chit r and Gupt , t he angels of t he conscious and t he subconscious who keep t he record
of act ions, and t he Right eous Judge of Dharma who reads t his record, sing of You.

Shiva, Brahma and t he Goddess of Beaut y, ever adorned by You, sing of You.

I ndra, seat ed on His Throne, sings of You, wit h t he deit ies at Your Door.

The Siddhas in Samaadhi sing of You; t he Saadhus sing of You in cont emplat ion.
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The celibat es, t he fanat ics, and t he peacefully accept ing sing of You; t he fearless
warriors sing of You.

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars who recit e t he Vedas, wit h t he supreme sages of all
t he ages, sing of You.

The Mohinis, t he enchant ing heavenly beaut ies who ent ice heart s in paradise, in t his
world, and in t he underworld of t he subconscious, sing of You.

The celest ial j ewels creat ed by You, and t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage,
sing of You.

The brave and might y warriors sing of You. The spirit ual heroes and t he four sources
of creat ion sing of You.

The worlds, solar syst ems and galaxies, creat ed and arranged by Your Hand, sing of
You.

They alone sing of You, who are pleasing t o Your Will. Your devot ees are imbued wit h
Your Sublime Essence.

So many ot hers sing of You, t hey do not come t o mind. O Nanak, how can I t hink of
t hem all?

That True Lord is True, forever True, and True is His Name.

He is, and shall always be. He shall not depart , even when t his Universe which He has
creat ed depart s.

He creat ed t he world, wit h it s various colors, species of beings, and t he variet y of
Maya.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He wat ches over it Himself, by His Great ness.

He does what ever He pleases. No one can issue any order t o Him.

He is t he King, t he King of kings, t he Supreme Lord and Mast er of kings. Nanak
remains subj ect t o His Will. | | 1| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Hearing of His Great ness, everyone calls Him Great .

But j ust how Great His Great ness is-t his is known only t o t hose who have seen Him.

His Value cannot be est imat ed; He cannot be described.

Those who describe You, Lord, remain immersed and absorbed in You. | | 1| |

O my Great Lord and Mast er of Unfat homable Dept h, You are t he Ocean of Excellence.

No one knows t he ext ent or t he vast ness of Your Expanse. | | 1| | Pause| |

All t he int uit ives met and pract iced int uit ive medit at ion.

All t he appraisers met and made t he appraisal.

The spirit ual t eachers, t he t eachers of medit at ion, and t he t eachers of t eachers

-t hey cannot describe even an iot a of Your Great ness. | | 2| |

All Trut h, all aust ere discipline, all goodness,

all t he great miraculous spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas

-wit hout You, no one has at t ained such powers.

They are received only by Your Grace. No one can block t hem or st op t heir flow. | | 3| |

What can t he poor helpless creat ures do?

Your Praises are overflowing wit h Your Treasures.

Those, unt o whom You give-how can t hey t hink of any ot her?

O Nanak, t he True One embellishes and exalt s. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Chant ing it , I live; forget t ing it , I die.

I t is so difficult t o chant t he True Name.

I f someone feels hunger for t he True Name,

t hat hunger shall consume his pain. | | 1| |

How can I forget Him, O my mot her?

True is t he Mast er, True is His Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Trying t o describe even an iot a of t he Great ness of t he True Name,

people have grown weary, but t hey have not been able t o evaluat e it .

Even if everyone were t o gat her t oget her and speak of Him,

He would not become any great er or any lesser. | | 2| |

That Lord does not die; t here is no reason t o mourn.

He cont inues t o give, and His Provisions never run short .

This Virt ue is His alone; t here is no ot her like Him.

There never has been, and t here never will be. | | 3| |

As Great as You Yourself are, O Lord, so Great are Your Gift s.
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The One who creat ed t he day also creat ed t he night .

Those who forget t heir Lord and Mast er are vile and despicable.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, t hey are wret ched out cast s. | | 4| | 3| |

Raag Gooj aree, Fourt h Mehl:

O humble servant of t he Lord, O True Guru, O True Primal Being: I offer my humble
prayer t o You, O Guru.

I am a mere insect , a worm. O True Guru, I seek Your Sanct uary. Please be merciful,
and bless me wit h t he Light of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O my Best Friend, O Divine Guru, please enlight en me wit h t he Name of t he Lord.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Naam is my breat h of life. The Kirt an of t he Lord's
Praise is my life's occupat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The servant s of t he Lord have t he great est good fort une; t hey have fait h in t he Lord,
and a longing for t he Lord.

Obt aining t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t hey are sat isfied; j oining t he Sangat , t he
Blessed Congregat ion, t heir virt ues shine fort h. | | 2| |

Those who have not obt ained t he Sublime Essence of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,
Har, are most unfort unat e; t hey are led away by t he Messenger of Deat h.

Those who have not sought t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru and t he Sangat , t he Holy
Congregat ion-cursed are t heir lives, and cursed are t heir hopes of life. | | 3| |

Those humble servant s of t he Lord who have at t ained t he Company of t he True Guru,
have such pre-ordained dest iny inscribed on t heir foreheads.

Blessed, blessed is t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, where t he Lord's Essence is
obt ained. Meet ing wit h His humble servant , O Nanak, t he Light of t he Naam shines
fort h. | | 4| | 4| |

Raag Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl:

Why, O mind, do you plot and plan, when t he Dear Lord Himself provides for your
care?

From rocks and st ones He creat ed living beings; He places t heir nourishment before
t hem. | | 1| |

O my Dear Lord of souls, one who j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, is
saved.

By Guru's Grace, t he supreme st at us is obt ained, and t he dry wood blossoms fort h
again in lush greenery. | | 1| | Pause| |

Mot hers, fat hers, friends, children and spouses-no one is t he support of anyone else.

For each and every person, our Lord and Mast er provides sust enance. Why are you so
afraid, O mind? | | 2| |

The flamingoes fly hundreds of miles, leaving t heir young ones behind.

Who feeds t hem, and who t eaches t hem t o feed t hemselves? Have you ever t hought
of t his in your mind? | | 3| |

All t he nine t reasures, and t he eight een supernat ural powers are held by our Lord and
Mast er in t he Palm of His Hand.

Servant Nanak is devot ed, dedicat ed, forever a sacrifice t o You, Lord. Your Expanse
has no limit , no boundary. | | 4| | 5| |

Raag Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl, So Purakh ~ That Primal Being:


That Primal Being is I mmaculat e and Pure. The Lord, t he Primal Being, is I mmaculat e
and Pure. The Lord is I naccessible, Unreachable and Unrivalled.

All medit at e, all medit at e on You, Dear Lord, O True Creat or Lord.

All living beings are Yours-You are t he Giver of all souls.

Medit at e on t he Lord, O Saint s; He is t he Dispeller of all sorrow.

The Lord Himself is t he Mast er, t he Lord Himself is t he Servant . O Nanak, t he poor
beings are wret ched and miserable! | | 1| |
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You are const ant in each and every heart , and in all t hings. O Dear Lord, you are t he
One.

Some are givers, and some are beggars. This is all Your Wondrous Play.

You Yourself are t he Giver, and You Yourself are t he Enj oyer. I know no ot her t han
You.

You are t he Supreme Lord God, Limit less and I nfinit e. What Virt ues of Yours can I
speak of and describe?

Unt o t hose who serve You, unt o t hose who serve You, Dear Lord, servant Nanak is a
sacrifice. | | 2| |

Those who medit at e on You, Lord, t hose who medit at e on You-t hose humble beings
dwell in peace in t his world.

They are liberat ed, t hey are liberat ed-t hose who medit at e on t he Lord. For t hem, t he
noose of deat h is cut away.

Those who medit at e on t he Fearless One, on t he Fearless Lord-all t heir fears are
dispelled.

Those who serve, t hose who serve my Dear Lord, are absorbed int o t he Being of t he
Lord, Har, Har.

Blessed are t hey, blessed are t hey, who medit at e on t heir Dear Lord. Servant Nanak is
a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 3| |

Devot ion t o You, devot ion t o You, is a t reasure overflowing, infinit e and beyond
measure.

Your devot ees, Your devot ees praise You, Dear Lord, in many and various and
count less ways.

For You, many, for You, so very many perform worship services, O Dear I nfinit e Lord;
t hey pract ice disciplined medit at ion and chant endlessly.

For You, many, for You, so very many read t he various Simrit ees and Shaast ras. They
perform rit uals and religious rit es.

Those devot ees, t hose devot ees are sublime, O servant Nanak, who are pleasing t o
my Dear Lord God. | | 4| |

You are t he Primal Being, t he Most Wonderful Creat or. There is no ot her as Great as
You.

Age aft er age, You are t he One. Forever and ever, You are t he One. You never
change, O Creat or Lord.

Everyt hing happens according t o Your Will. You Yourself accomplish all t hat occurs.

You Yourself creat ed t he ent ire universe, and having fashioned it , You Yourself shall
dest roy it all.

Servant Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Dear Creat or, t he Knower of all.
| | 5| | 1| |

Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl:
!
You are t he True Creat or, my Lord and Mast er.

What ever pleases You comes t o pass. As You give, so do we receive. | | 1| | Pause| |

All belong t o You, all medit at e on you.

Those who are blessed wit h Your Mercy obt ain t he Jewel of t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord.

The Gurmukhs obt ain it , and t he self-willed manmukhs lose it .

You Yourself separat e t hem from Yourself, and You Yourself reunit e wit h t hem again.
| | 1| |

You are t he River of Life; all are wit hin You.

There is no one except You.

All living beings are Your playt hings.

The separat ed ones meet , and by great good fort une, t hose suffering in separat ion
are reunit ed once again. | | 2| |

They alone underst and, whom You inspire t o underst and;

t hey cont inually chant and repeat t he Lord's Praises.

Those who serve You find peace.

They are int uit ively absorbed int o t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

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You Yourself are t he Creat or. Everyt hing t hat happens is by Your Doing.

There is no one except You.

You creat ed t he creat ion; You behold it and underst and it .

O servant Nanak, t he Lord is revealed t hrough t he Gurmukh, t he Living Expression of
t he Guru's Word. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

I n t hat pool, people have made t heir homes, but t he wat er t here is as hot as fire!

I n t he swamp of emot ional at t achment , t heir feet cannot move. I have seen t hem
drowning t here. | | 1| |

I n your mind, you do not remember t he One Lord-you fool!

You have forgot t en t he Lord; your virt ues shall wit her away. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am not celibat e, nor t rut hful, nor scholarly. I was born foolish and ignorant int o t his
world.

Prays Nanak, I seek t he Sanct uary of t hose who have not forgot t en You, O Lord!
| | 2| | 3| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

This human body has been given t o you.

This is your chance t o meet t he Lord of t he Universe.

Not hing else will work.

Join t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; vibrat e and medit at e on t he Jewel of
t he Naam. | | 1| |

Make every effort t o cross over t his t errifying world-ocean.

You are squandering t his life uselessly in t he love of Maya. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have not pract iced medit at ion, self-discipline, self-rest raint or right eous living.

I have not served t he Holy; I have not acknowledged t he Lord, my King.

Says Nanak, my act ions are cont empt ible!

O Lord, I seek Your Sanct uary; please, preserve my honor! | | 2| | 4| |

Sohilaa ~ The Song Of Praise. Raag Gauree Deepakee, First Mehl:


I n t hat house where t he Praises of t he Creat or are chant ed and cont emplat ed

-in t hat house, sing Songs of Praise; medit at e and remember t he Creat or Lord. | | 1| |

Sing t he Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t hat Song of Praise which brings et ernal peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Day aft er day, He cares for His beings; t he Great Giver wat ches over all.

Your Gift s cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare t o t he Giver? | | 2| |

The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come, gat her t oget her and pour t he oil over
t he t hreshold.

My friends, give me your blessings, t hat I may merge wit h my Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

Unt o each and every home, int o each and every heart , t his summons is sent out ; t he
call comes each and every day.

Remember in medit at ion t he One who summons us; O Nanak, t hat day is drawing
near! | | 4| | 1| |

Raag Aasaa, First Mehl:

There are six schools of philosophy, six t eachers, and six set s of t eachings.

But t he Teacher of t eachers is t he One, who appears in so many forms. | | 1| |

O Baba: t hat syst em in which t he Praises of t he Creat or are sung

-follow t hat syst em; in it rest s t rue great ness. | | 1| | Pause| |

The seconds, minut es and hours, days, weeks and mont hs,

and t he various seasons originat e from t he one sun;
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O Nanak, in j ust t he same way, t he many forms originat e from t he Creat or. | | 2| | 2| |

Raag Dhanaasaree, First Mehl:

Upon t hat cosmic plat e of t he sky, t he sun and t he moon are t he lamps. The st ars and
t heir orbs are t he st udded pearls.

The fragrance of sandalwood in t he air is t he t emple incense, and t he wind is t he fan.
All t he plant s of t he world are t he alt ar flowers in offering t o You, O Luminous Lord.
| | 1| |

What a beaut iful Aart ee, lamp-lit worship service t his is! O Dest royer of Fear, t his is
Your Ceremony of Light .

The Unst ruck Sound-current of t he Shabad is t he vibrat ion of t he t emple drums.
| | 1| | Pause| |
`
You have t housands of eyes, and yet You have no eyes. You have t housands of forms,
and yet You do not have even one.

You have t housands of Lot us Feet , and yet You do not have even one foot . You have
no nose, but you have t housands of noses. This Play of Yours ent rances me. | | 2| |

Amongst all is t he Light -You are t hat Light .

By t his I lluminat ion, t hat Light is radiant wit hin all.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Light shines fort h.

That which is pleasing t o Him is t he lamp-lit worship service. | | 3| |
`
My mind is ent iced by t he honey-sweet Lot us Feet of t he Lord. Day and night , I t hirst
for t hem.

Best ow t he Wat er of Your Mercy upon Nanak, t he t hirst y song-bird, so t hat he may
come t o dwell in Your Name. | | 4| | 3| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fourt h Mehl:

The body-village is filled t o overflowing wit h anger and sexual desire; t hese were
broken int o bit s when I met wit h t he Holy Saint .

By pre-ordained dest iny, I have met wit h t he Guru. I have ent ered int o t he realm of
t he Lord's Love. | | 1| |

Greet t he Holy Saint wit h your palms pressed t oget her; t his is an act of great merit .

Bow down before Him; t his is a virt uous act ion indeed. | | 1| | Pause| |

The wicked shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics, do not know t he Tast e of t he Lord's Sublime
Essence. The t horn of egot ism is embedded deep wit hin t hem.

The more t hey walk away, t he deeper it pierces t hem, and t he more t hey suffer in
pain, unt il finally, t he Messenger of Deat h smashes his club against t heir heads. | | 2| |

The humble servant s of t he Lord are absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. The
pain of birt h and t he fear of deat h are eradicat ed.

They have found t he I mperishable Supreme Being, t he Transcendent Lord God, and
t hey receive great honor t hroughout all t he worlds and realms. | | 3| |

I am poor and meek, God, but I belong t o You! Save me-please save me, O Great est
of t he Great !

Servant Nanak t akes t he Sust enance and Support of t he Naam. I n t he Name of t he
Lord, he enj oys celest ial peace. | | 4| | 4| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fift h Mehl:

List en, my friends, I beg of you: now is t he t ime t o serve t he Saint s!

I n t his world, earn t he profit of t he Lord's Name, and hereaft er, you shall dwell in
peace. | | 1| |

This life is diminishing, day and night . Meet ing wit h t he Guru, your affairs shall be
resolved. | | 1| | Pause| |

This world is engrossed in corrupt ion and cynicism. Only t hose who know God are
saved.

Only t hose who are awakened by t he Lord t o drink in t his Sublime Essence, come t o
know t he Unspoken Speech of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Purchase only t hat for which you have come int o t he world, and t hrough t he Guru, t he
Lord shall dwell wit hin your mind.

Wit hin t he home of your own inner being, you shall obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence wit h int uit ive ease. You shall not be consigned again t o t he wheel of
reincarnat ion. | | 3| |

O I nner-knower, Searcher of Heart s, O Primal Being, Archit ect of Dest iny: please fulfill
t his yearning of my mind.

Nanak, Your slave, begs for t his happiness: let me be t he dust of t he feet of t he
Saint s. | | 4| | 5| |
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Raag Siree Raag, First Mehl, First House:

I f I had a palace made of pearls, inlaid wit h j ewels,

scent ed wit h musk, saffron and sandalwood, a sheer delight t o behold

-seeing t his, I might go ast ray and forget You, and Your Name would not ent er int o
my mind. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord, my soul is scorched and burnt .

I consult ed my Guru, and now I see t hat t here is no ot her place at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he floor of t his palace was a mosaic of diamonds and rubies, and if my bed was
encased wit h rubies,

and if heavenly beaut ies, t heir faces adorned wit h emeralds, t ried t o ent ice me wit h
sensual gest ures of love

-seeing t hese, I might go ast ray and forget You, and Your Name would not ent er int o
my mind. | | 2| |

I f I were t o become a Siddha, and work miracles, summon wealt h

and become invisible and visible at will, so t hat people would hold me in awe

-seeing t hese, I might go ast ray and forget You, and Your Name would not ent er int o
my mind. | | 3| |

I f I were t o become an emperor and raise a huge army, and sit on a t hrone,

issuing commands and collect ing t axes-O Nanak, all of t his could pass away like a puff
of wind.

Seeing t hese, I might go ast ray and forget You, and Your Name would not ent er int o
my mind. | | 4| | 1| |

Siree Raag, First Mehl:

I f I could live for millions and millions of years, and if t he air was my food and drink,

and if I lived in a cave and never saw eit her t he sun or t he moon, and if I never slept ,
even in dreams

-even so, I could not est imat e Your Value. How can I describe t he Great ness of Your
Name? | | 1| |

The True Lord, t he Formless One, is Himself in His Own Place.

I have heard, over and over again, and so I t ell t he t ale; as it pleases You, Lord,
please inst ill wit hin me t he yearning for You. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f I was slashed and cut int o pieces, over and over again, and put int o t he mill and
ground int o flour,

burnt by fire and mixed wit h ashes

-even t hen, I could not est imat e Your Value. How can I describe t he Great ness of Your
Name? | | 2| |

I f I was a bird, soaring and flying t hrough hundreds of heavens,

and if I was invisible, neit her eat ing nor drinking anyt hing

Name? | | 3| |
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O Nanak, if I had hundreds of t housands of st acks of paper, and if I were t o read and
recit e and embrace love for t he Lord,

and if ink were never t o fail me, and if my pen were able t o move like t he wind

Name? | | 4| | 2| |


As it is pre-ordained, people speak t heir words. As it is pre-ordained, t hey consume
t heir food.

As it is pre-ordained, t hey walk along t he way. As it is pre-ordained, t hey see and
hear.

As it is pre-ordained, t hey draw t heir breat h. Why should I go and ask t he scholars
about t his? | | 1| |

O Baba, t he splendor of Maya is decept ive.

The blind man has forgot t en t he Name; he is in limbo, neit her here nor t here.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Life and deat h come t o all who are born. Everyt hing here get s devoured by Deat h.

He sit s and examines t he account s, t here where no one goes along wit h anyone.

Those who weep and wail might j ust as well all t ie bundles of st raw. | | 2| |

Everyone says t hat God is t he Great est of t he Great . No one calls Him any less.

No one can est imat e His Wort h. By speaking of Him, His Great ness is not increased.

You are t he One True Lord and Mast er of all t he ot her beings, of so many worlds.
| | 3| |

Nanak seeks t he company of t he lowest of t he low class, t he very lowest of t he low.
Why should he t ry t o compet e wit h t he great ?

I n t hat place where t he lowly are cared for-t here, t he Blessings of Your Glance of
Grace rain down. | | 4| | 3| |


Greed is a dog; falsehood is a filt hy st reet -sweeper. Cheat ing is eat ing a rot t ing
carcass.

Slandering ot hers is put t ing t he filt h of ot hers int o your own mout h. The fire of anger
is t he out cast e who burns dead bodies at t he cremat orium.

I am caught in t hese t ast es and flavors, and in self-conceit ed praise. These are my
act ions, O my Creat or! | | 1| |

O Baba, speak only t hat which will bring you honor.

They alone are good, who are j udged good at t he Lord's Door. Those wit h bad karma
can only sit and weep. | | 1| | Pause| |

The pleasures of gold and silver, t he pleasures of women, t he pleasure of t he
fragrance of sandalwood,

t he pleasure of horses, t he pleasure of a soft bed in a palace, t he pleasure of sweet
t reat s and t he pleasure of heart y meals

-t hese pleasures of t he human body are so numerous; how can t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord, find it s dwelling in t he heart ? | | 2| |

Those words are accept able, which, when spoken, bring honor.

Harsh words bring only grief. List en, O foolish and ignorant mind!

Those who are pleasing t o Him are good. What else is t here t o be said? | | 3| |

Wisdom, honor and wealt h are in t he laps of t hose whose heart s remain permeat ed
wit h t he Lord.

What praise can be offered t o t hem? What ot her adornment s can be best owed upon
t hem?

O Nanak, t hose who lack t he Lord's Glance of Grace cherish neit her charit y nor t he
Lord's Name. | | 4| | 4| |


The Great Giver has given t he int oxicat ing drug of falsehood.

The people are int oxicat ed; t hey have forgot t en deat h, and t hey have fun for a few
days.

Those who do not use int oxicant s are t rue; t hey dwell in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O Nanak, know t he True Lord as True.

Serving Him, peace is obt ained; you shall go t o His Court wit h honor. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Wine of Trut h is not ferment ed from molasses. The True Name is cont ained wit hin
it .

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I am a sacrifice t o t hose who hear and chant t he True Name.

Only one who obt ains a room in t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is deemed t o be
t ruly int oxicat ed. | | 2| |

Bat he in t he wat ers of Goodness and apply t he scent ed oil of Trut h t o your body,

and your face shall become radiant . This is t he gift of 100,000 gift s.

Tell your t roubles t o t he One who is t he Source of all comfort . | | 3| |

How can you forget t he One who creat ed your soul, and t he praanaa, t he breat h of
life?

Wit hout Him, all t hat we wear and eat is impure.
!
Everyt hing else is false. What ever pleases Your Will is accept able. | | 4| | 5| |


Burn emot ional at t achment , and grind it int o ink. Transform your int elligence int o t he
purest of paper.

Make t he love of t he Lord your pen, and let your consciousness be t he scribe. Then,
seek t he Guru's I nst ruct ions, and record t hese deliberat ions.

Writ e t he Praises of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; writ e over and over again t hat
He has no end or limit at ion. | | 1| |

O Baba, writ e such an account ,

t hat when it is asked for, it will bring t he Mark of Trut h. | | 1| | Pause| |

There, where great ness, et ernal peace and everlast ing j oy are best owed,

t he faces of t hose whose minds are at t uned t o t he True Name are anoint ed wit h t he
Mark of Grace.

I f one receives God's Grace, t hen such honors are received, and not by mere words.
| | 2| |

Some come, and some arise and depart . They give t hemselves loft y names.

Some are born beggars, and some hold vast court s.

Going t o t he world hereaft er, everyone shall realize t hat wit hout t he Name, it is all
useless. | | 3| |

I am t errified by t he Fear of You, God. Bot hered and bewildered, my body is wast ing
away.

Those who are known as sult ans and emperors shall be reduced t o dust in t he end.

O Nanak, arising and depart ing, all false at t achment s are cut away. | | 4| | 6| |


Believing, all t ast es are sweet . Hearing, t he salt y flavors are t ast ed;

chant ing wit h one's mout h, t he spicy flavors are savored. All t hese spices have been
made from t he Sound-current of t he Naad.

The t hirt y-six flavors of ambrosial nect ar are in t he Love of t he One Lord; t hey are
t ast ed only by one who is blessed by His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

O Baba, t he pleasures of ot her foods are false.

Eat ing t hem, t he body is ruined, and wickedness and corrupt ion ent er int o t he mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

My mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; it is dyed a deep crimson. Trut h and charit y
are my whit e clot hes.

The blackness of sin is erased by my wearing of blue clot hes, and medit at ion on t he
Lord's Lot us Feet is my robe of honor.

Cont ent ment is my cummerbund, Your Name is my wealt h and yout h. | | 2| |

O Baba, t he pleasures of ot her clot hes are false.

Wearing t hem, t he body is ruined, and wickedness and corrupt ion ent er int o t he mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The underst anding of Your Way, Lord, is horses, saddles and bags of gold for me.
!
The pursuit of virt ue is my bow and arrow, my quiver, sword and scabbard.

To be dist inguished wit h honor is my drum and banner. Your Mercy is my social
st at us. | | 3| |

O Baba, t he pleasures of ot her rides are false.

By such rides, t he body is ruined, and wickedness and corrupt ion ent er int o t he mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he pleasure of houses and mansions. Your
Glance of Grace is my family, Lord.

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The Hukam of Your Command is t he pleasure of Your Will, Lord. To say anyt hing else
is far beyond anyone's reach.

O Nanak, t he True King does not seek advice from anyone else in His decisions. | | 4| |

O Baba, t he pleasure of ot her sleep is false.

By such sleep, t he body is ruined, and wickedness and corrupt ion ent er int o t he mind.
| | 1| | Pause| | 4| | 7| |

!
Wit h t he body of saffron, and t he t ongue a j ewel, and t he breat h of t he body pure
fragrant incense;

wit h t he face anoint ed at t he sixt y-eight holy places of pilgrimage, and t he heart
illuminat ed wit h wisdom

-wit h t hat wisdom, chant t he Praises of t he True Name, t he Treasure of Excellence.
| | 1| |

O Baba, ot her wisdom is useless and irrelevant .

I f falsehood is pract iced a hundred t imes, it is st ill false in it s effect s. | | 1| | Pause| |

You may be worshipped and adored as a Pir (a spirit ual t eacher); you may be
welcomed by all t he world;

you may adopt a loft y name, and be known t o have supernat ural spirit ual powers

-even so, if you are not accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord, t hen all t his adorat ion is
false. | | 2| |

No one can overt hrow t hose who have been est ablished by t he True Guru.

The Treasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is wit hin t hem, and t hrough t he
Naam, t hey are radiant and famous.

They worship t he Naam, and t hey believe in t he Naam. The True One is forever I nt act
and Unbroken. | | 3| |

When t he body mingles wit h dust , what happens t o t he soul?

All clever t ricks are burnt away, and you shall depart crying.

O Nanak, t hose who forget t he Naam-what will happen when t hey go t o t he Court of
t he Lord? | | 4| | 8| |


The virt uous wife exudes virt ue; t he unvirt uous suffer in misery.

I f you long for your Husband Lord, O soul-bride, you must know t hat He is not met by
falsehood.

No boat or raft can t ake you t o Him. Your Husband Lord is far away. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is Perfect ; His Throne is Et ernal and I mmovable.

One who at t ains perfect ion as Gurmukh, obt ains t he I mmeasurable True Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Palace of t he Lord God is so beaut iful. Wit hin it , t here are gems, rubies, pearls
and flawless diamonds. A fort ress of gold surrounds t his Source of Nect ar.

How can I climb up t o t he Fort ress wit hout a ladder? By medit at ing on t he Lord,
t hrough t he Guru, I am blessed and exalt ed. | | 2| |

The Guru is t he Ladder, t he Guru is t he Boat , and t he Guru is t he Raft t o t ake me t o
t he Lord's Name.

The Guru is t he Boat t o carry me across t he world-ocean; t he Guru is t he Sacred
Shrine of Pilgrimage, t he Guru is t he Holy River.

I f it pleases Him, I bat he in t he Pool of Trut h, and become radiant and pure. | | 3| |

He is called t he Most Perfect of t he Perfect . He sit s upon His Perfect Throne.

He looks so Beaut iful in His Perfect Place. He fulfills t he hopes of t he hopeless.

O Nanak, if one obt ains t he Perfect Lord, how can his virt ues decrease? | | 4| | 9| |


Come, my dear sist ers and spirit ual companions; hug me close in your embrace.

Let 's j oin t oget her, and t ell st ories of our All-powerful Husband Lord.

All Virt ues are in our True Lord and Mast er; we are ut t erly wit hout virt ue. | | 1| |

O Creat or Lord, all are in Your Power.

I dwell upon t he One Word of t he Shabad. You are mine-what else do I need?
| | 1| | Pause| |
`
Go, and ask t he happy soul-brides, "By what virt uous qualit ies do you enj oy your
Husband Lord?"

"We are adorned wit h int uit ive ease, cont ent ment and sweet words.

We meet wit h our Beloved, t he Source of Joy, when we list en t o t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad."| | 2| |

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You have so many Creat ive Powers, Lord; Your Bount iful Blessings are so Great .

So many of Your beings and creat ures praise You day and night .

You have so many forms and colors, so many classes, high and low. | | 3| |

Meet ing t he True One, Trut h wells up. The t rut hful are absorbed int o t he True Lord.

I nt uit ive underst anding is obt ained and one is welcomed wit h honor, t hrough t he
Guru's Word, filled wit h t he Fear of God.

O Nanak, t he True King absorbs us int o Himself. | | 4| | 10| |


I t all worked out -I was saved, and t he egot ism wit hin my heart was subdued.

The evil energies have been made t o serve me, since I placed my fait h in t he True
Guru.

I have renounced my useless schemes, by t he Grace of t he True, Carefree Lord. | | 1| |

O mind, meet ing wit h t he True One, fear depart s.

Wit hout t he Fear of God, how can anyone become fearless? Become Gurmukh, and
immerse yourself in t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

How can we describe Him wit h words? There is no end t o t he descript ions of Him.

There are so many beggars, but He is t he only Giver.

He is t he Giver of t he soul, and t he praanaa, t he breat h of life; when He dwells wit hin
t he mind, t here is peace. | | 2| |

The world is a drama, st aged in a dream. I n a moment , t he play is played out .

Some at t ain union wit h t he Lord, while ot hers depart in separat ion.

What ever pleases Him comes t o pass; not hing else can be done. | | 3| |

The Gurmukhs purchase t he Genuine Art icle. The True Merchandise is purchased wit h
t he True Capit al.

Those who purchase t his True Merchandise t hrough t he Perfect Guru are blessed.

O Nanak, one who st ocks t his True Merchandise shall recognize and realize t he
Genuine Art icle. | | 4| | 11| |


As met al merges wit h met al, t hose who chant t he Praises of t he Lord are absorbed
int o t he Praisewort hy Lord.

Like t he poppies, t hey are dyed in t he deep crimson color of Trut hfulness.

Those cont ent ed souls who medit at e on t he Lord wit h single-minded love, meet t he
True Lord. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, become t he dust of t he feet of t he humble Saint s.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t he Guru is found. He is t he Treasure of Liberat ion, t he
Source of all good fort une. | | 1| | Pause| |

Upon t hat Highest Plane of Sublime Beaut y, st ands t he Mansion of t he Lord.

By t rue act ions, t his human body is obt ained, and t he door wit hin ourselves which
leads t o t he Mansion of t he Beloved, is found.

The Gurmukhs t rain t heir minds t o cont emplat e t he Lord, t he Supreme Soul. | | 2| |

By act ions commit t ed under t he influence of t he t hree qualit ies, hope and anxiet y are
produced.

Wit hout t he Guru, how can anyone be released from t hese t hree qualit ies? Through
int uit ive wisdom, we meet wit h Him and find peace.

Wit hin t he home of t he self, t he Mansion of His Presence is realized when He best ows
His Glance of Grace and washes away our pollut ion. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t his pollut ion is not removed. Wit hout t he Lord, how can t here be
any homecoming?

Cont emplat e t he One Word of t he Shabad, and abandon ot her hopes.

O Nanak, I am forever a sacrifice t o t he one who beholds, and inspires ot hers t o
behold Him. | | 4| | 12| |


The life of t he discarded bride is cursed. She is deceived by t he love of dualit y.

Like a wall of sand, day and night , she crumbles, and event ually, she breaks down
alt oget her.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, peace does not come. Wit hout her Husband Lord,
her suffering does not end. | | 1| |

O soul-bride, wit hout your Husband Lord, what good are your decorat ions?
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I n t his world, you shall not find any shelt er; in t he world hereaft er, being false, you
shall suffer. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Lord Himself knows all; He makes no mist akes. He is t he Great Farmer of
t he Universe.

First , He prepares t he ground, and t hen He plant s t he Seed of t he True Name.

The nine t reasures are produced from Name of t he One Lord. By His Grace, we obt ain
His Banner and I nsignia. | | 2| |

Some are very knowledgeable, but if t hey do not know t he Guru, t hen what is t he use
of t heir lives?

The blind have forgot t en t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. The self-willed manmukhs
are in ut t er darkness.

Their comings and goings in reincarnat ion do not end; t hrough deat h and rebirt h, t hey
are wast ing away. | | 3| |
!
The bride may buy sandalwood oil and perfumes, and apply t hem in great quant it ies
t o her hair;

she may sweet en her breat h wit h bet el leaf and camphor,

but if t his bride is not pleasing t o her Husband Lord, t hen all t hese t rappings are false.
| | 4| |

Her enj oyment of all pleasures is fut ile, and all her decorat ions are corrupt .

Unt il she has been pierced t hrough wit h t he Shabad, how can she look beaut iful at
Guru's Gat e?

O Nanak, blessed is t hat fort unat e bride, who is in love wit h her Husband Lord.
| | 5| | 13| |


The empt y body is dreadful, when t he soul goes out from wit hin.

The burning fire of life is ext inguished, and t he smoke of t he breat h no longer
emerges.

The five relat ives (t he senses) weep and wail painfully, and wast e away t hrough t he
love of dualit y. | | 1| |

You fool: chant t he Name of t he Lord, and preserve your virt ue.

Egot ism and possessiveness are very ent icing; egot ist ical pride has plundered
everyone. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have forgot t en t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are at t ached t o affairs of
dualit y.

At t ached t o dualit y, t hey put refy and die; t hey are filled wit h t he fire of desire wit hin.

Those who are prot ect ed by t he Guru are saved; all ot hers are cheat ed and plundered
by deceit ful worldly affairs. | | 2| |

Love dies, and affect ion vanishes. Hat red and alienat ion die.

Ent anglement s end, and egot ism dies, along wit h at t achment t o Maya, possessiveness
and anger.

Those who receive His Mercy obt ain t he True One. The Gurmukhs dwell forever in
balanced rest raint . | | 3| |

By t rue act ions, t he True Lord is met , and t he Guru's Teachings are found.

Then, t hey are not subj ect t o birt h and deat h; t hey do not come and go in
reincarnat ion.

O Nanak, t hey are respect ed at t he Lord's Gat e; t hey are robed in honor in t he Court
of t he Lord. | | 4| | 14| |


The body is burnt t o ashes; by it s love of Maya, t he mind is rust ed t hrough.

Demerit s become one's enemies, and falsehood blows t he bugle of at t ack.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, people wander lost in reincarnat ion. Through t he
love of dualit y, mult it udes have been drowned. | | 1| |

O mind, swim across, by focusing your consciousness on t he Shabad.

Those who do not become Gurmukh do not underst and t he Naam; t hey die, and
cont inue coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

That body is said t o be pure, in which t he True Name abides.

One whose body is imbued wit h t he Fear of t he True One, and whose t ongue savors
Trut hfulness,

is brought t o ecst asy by t he True Lord's Glance of Grace. That person does not have
t o go t hrough t he fire of t he womb again. | | 2| |

From t he True Lord came t he air, and from t he air came wat er.

From wat er, He creat ed t he t hree worlds; in each and every heart He has infused His
Light .

The I mmaculat e Lord does not become pollut ed. At t uned t o t he Shabad, honor is
obt ained. | | 3| |

One whose mind is cont ent ed wit h Trut hfulness, is blessed wit h t he Lord's Glance of
Grace.

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The body of t he five element s is dyed in t he Fear of t he True One; t he mind is filled
wit h t he True Light .

O Nanak, your demerit s shall be forgot t en; t he Guru shall preserve your honor.
| | 4| | 15| |


O Nanak, t he Boat of Trut h will ferry you across; cont emplat e t he Guru.

Some come, and some go; t hey are t ot ally filled wit h egot ism.

Through st ubborn-mindedness, t he int ellect is drowned; one who becomes Gurmukh
and t rut hful is saved. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Guru, how can anyone swim across t o find peace?

As it pleases You, Lord, You save me. There is no ot her for me at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n front of me, I see t he j ungle burning; behind me, I see green plant s sprout ing.

We shall merge int o t he One from whom we came. The True One is pervading each
and every heart .

He Himself unit es us in Union wit h Himself; t he True Mansion of His Presence is close
at hand. | | 2| |

Wit h each and every breat h, I dwell upon You; I shall never forget You.

The more t he Lord and Mast er dwells wit hin t he mind, t he more t he Gurmukh drinks
in t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

Mind and body are Yours; You are my Mast er. Please rid me of my pride, and let me
merge wit h You. | | 3| |

The One who formed t his universe creat ed t he creat ion of t he t hree worlds.

The Gurmukh knows t he Divine Light , while t he foolish self-willed manmukh gropes
around in t he darkness.

One who sees t hat Light wit hin each and every heart underst ands t he Essence of t he
Guru's Teachings. | | 4| |

Those who underst and are Gurmukh; recognize and applaud t hem.

They meet and merge wit h t he True One. They become t he Radiant Manifest at ion of
t he Excellence of t he True One.

O Nanak, t hey are cont ent ed wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. They offer t heir
bodies and souls t o God. | | 5| | 16| |


List en, O my mind, my friend, my darling: now is t he t ime t o meet t he Lord.

As long as t here is yout h and breat h, give t his body t o Him.

Wit hout virt ue, it is useless; t he body shall crumble int o a pile of dust . | | 1| |

O my mind, earn t he profit , before you ret urn home.

The Gurmukh praises t he Naam, and t he fire of egot ism is ext inguished. | | 1| | Pause| |

Again and again, we hear and t ell st ories; we read and writ e and underst and loads of
knowledge,

but st ill, desires increase day and night , and t he disease of egot ism fills us wit h
corrupt ion.

That Carefree Lord cannot be appraised; His Real Value is known only t hrough t he
Wisdom of t he Guru's Teachings. | | 2| |

Even if someone has hundreds of t housands of clever ment al t ricks, and t he love and
company of hundreds of t housands of people

-st ill, wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, he will not feel sat isfied.
Wit hout t he Name, all suffer in sorrow.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, O my soul, you shall be emancipat ed; as Gurmukh,
you shall come t o underst and your own self. | | 3| |

I have sold my body and mind t o t he Guru, and I have given my mind and head as
well.

I was seeking and searching for Him t hroughout t he t hree worlds; t hen, as Gurmukh,
I sought and found Him.

The True Guru has unit ed me in Union, O Nanak, wit h t hat God. | | 4| | 17| |


I have no anxiet y about dying, and no hope of living.

You are t he Cherisher of all beings; You keep t he account of our breat hs and morsels
of food.

You abide wit hin t he Gurmukh. As it pleases You, You decide our allot ment . | | 1| |

O my soul, chant t he Name of t he Lord; t he mind will be pleased and appeased.

The raging fire wit hin is ext inguished; t he Gurmukh obt ains spirit ual wisdom.
| | 1| | Pause| |

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Know t he st at e of your inner being; meet wit h t he Guru and get rid of your skept icism.

To reach your True Home aft er you die, you must conquer deat h while you are st ill
alive.

The beaut iful, Unst ruck Sound of t he Shabad is obt ained, cont emplat ing t he Guru.
| | 2| |

The Unst ruck Melody of Gurbani is obt ained, and egot ism is eliminat ed.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who serve t heir True Guru.

They are dressed in robes of honor in t he Court of t he Lord; t he Name of t he Lord is
on t heir lips. | | 3| |

Wherever I look, I see t he Lord pervading t here, in t he union of Shiva and Shakt i, of
consciousness and mat t er.

The t hree qualit ies hold t he body in bondage; whoever comes int o t he world is subj ect
t o t heir play.

Those who separat e t hemselves from t he Lord wander lost in misery. The self-willed
manmukhs do not at t ain union wit h Him. | | 4| |

I f t he mind becomes balanced and det ached, and comes t o dwell in it s own t rue
home, imbued wit h t he Fear of God,

t hen it enj oys t he essence of supreme spirit ual wisdom; it shall never feel hunger
again.

O Nanak, conquer and subdue t his mind; meet wit h t he Lord, and you shall never
again suffer in pain. | | 5| | 18| |

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This foolish mind is greedy; t hrough greed, it becomes even more at t ached t o greed.

The evil-minded shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics, are not at t uned t o t he Shabad; t hey
come and go in reincarnat ion.

One who meet s wit h t he Holy True Guru finds t he Treasure of Excellence. | | 1| |

O mind, renounce your egot ist ical pride.

Serve t he Lord, t he Guru, t he Sacred Pool, and you shall be honored in t he Court of
t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord day and night ; become Gurmukh, and know t he Wealt h of
t he Lord.

All comfort s and peace, and t he Essence of t he Lord, are enj oyed by acquiring spirit ual
wisdom in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

Day and night , cont inually serve t he Lord God; t he True Guru has given t he Naam.
| | 2| |

Those who pract ice falsehood are dogs; t hose who slander t he Guru shall burn in t heir
own fire.

They wander lost and confused, deceived by doubt , suffering in t errible pain. The
Messenger of Deat h shall beat t hem t o a pulp.

The self-willed manmukhs find no peace, while t he Gurmukhs are wondrously j oyful.
| | 3| |

I n t his world, people are engrossed in false pursuit s, but in t he world hereaft er, only
t he account of your t rue act ions is accept ed.

The Guru serves t he Lord, His I nt imat e Friend. The Guru's act ions are supremely
exalt ed.

O Nanak, never forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he True Lord shall bless you
wit h His Mark of Grace. | | 4| | 19| |


Forget t ing t he Beloved, even for a moment , t he mind is afflict ed wit h t errible diseases.

How can honor be at t ained in His Court , if t he Lord does not dwell in t he mind?

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, peace is found. The fire is ext inguished in His Glorious Praises.
| | 1| |

O mind, enshrine t he Praises of t he Lord, day and night .

One who does not forget t he Naam, for a moment or even an inst ant -how rare is such
a person in t his world! | | 1| | Pause| |

When one's light merges int o t he Light , and one's int uit ive consciousness is j oined
wit h t he I nt uit ive Consciousness,

t hen one's cruel and violent inst inct s and egot ism depart , and skept icism and sorrow
are t aken away.

The Lord abides wit hin t he mind of t he Gurmukh, who merges in t he Lord's Union,
t hrough t he Guru. | | 2| |

I f I surrender my body like a bride, t he Enj oyer will enj oy me.

Do not make love wit h one who is j ust a passing show.

The Gurmukh is ravished like t he pure and happy bride on t he Bed of God, her
Husband. | | 3| |
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The Gurmukh put s out t he four fires, wit h t he Wat er of t he Lord's Name.

The lot us blossoms deep wit hin t he heart , and filled wit h Ambrosial Nect ar, one is
sat isfied.

O Nanak, make t he True Guru your friend; going t o His Court , you shall obt ain t he
True Lord. | | 4| | 20| |


Medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har, O my beloved; follow t he Guru's Teachings, and speak
of t he Lord.

Apply t he Touchst one of Trut h t o your mind, and see if it comes up t o it s full weight .

No one has found t he wort h of t he ruby of t he heart ; it s value cannot be est imat ed.
| | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, t he Diamond of t he Lord is wit hin t he Guru.

The True Guru is found in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion. Day and night ,
praise t he Word of His Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Merchandise, Wealt h and Capit al are obt ained t hrough t he Radiant Light of
t he Guru.

Just as fire is ext inguished by pouring on wat er, desire becomes t he slave of t he
Lord's slaves.

The Messenger of Deat h will not t ouch you; in t his way, you shall cross over t he
t errifying world-ocean, carrying ot hers across wit h you. | | 2| |

The Gurmukhs do not like falsehood. They are imbued wit h Trut h; t hey love only
Trut h.
!
The shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics, do not like t he Trut h; false are t he foundat ions of
t he false.

I mbued wit h Trut h, you shall meet t he Guru. The t rue ones are absorbed int o t he
True Lord. | | 3| |

Wit hin t he mind are emeralds and rubies, t he Jewel of t he Naam, t reasures and
diamonds.

The Naam is t he True Merchandise and Wealt h; in each and every heart , His Presence
is deep and profound.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh finds t he Diamond of t he Lord, by His Kindness and
Compassion. | | 4| | 21| |


The fire of doubt is not ext inguished, even by wandering t hrough foreign lands and
count ries.

I f inner filt h is not removed, one's life is cursed, and one's clot hes are cursed.

There is no ot her way t o perform devot ional worship, except t hrough t he Teachings of
t he True Guru. | | 1| |

O mind, become Gurmukh, and ext inguish t he fire wit hin.

Let t he Words of t he Guru abide wit hin your mind; let egot ism and desires die.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The j ewel of t he mind is priceless; t hrough t he Name of t he Lord, honor is obt ained.

Join t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and find t he Lord. The Gurmukh
embraces love for t he Lord.

Give up your selfishness, and you shall find peace; like wat er mingling wit h wat er, you
shall merge in absorpt ion. | | 2| |

Those who have not cont emplat ed t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, are unwort hy;
t hey come and go in reincarnat ion.

One who has not met wit h t he True Guru, t he Primal Being, is bot hered and
bewildered in t he t errifying world-ocean.

This j ewel of t he soul is priceless, and yet it is being squandered like t his, in exchange
for a mere shell. | | 3| |

Those who j oyfully meet wit h t he True Guru are perfect ly fulfilled and wise.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t hey cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. I n t he Court of t he
Lord, t hey are honored and approved.

O Nanak, t heir faces are radiant ; t he Music of t he Shabad, t he Word of God, wells up
wit hin t hem. | | 4| | 22| |


Make your deals, dealers, and t ake care of your merchandise.

Buy t hat obj ect which will go along wit h you.

I n t he next world, t he All-knowing Merchant will t ake t his obj ect and care for it . | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, chant t he Lord's Name, and focus your consciousness on Him.

Take t he Merchandise of t he Lord's Praises wit h you. Your Husband Lord shall see t his
and approve. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Those who do not have t he Asset s of Trut h-how can t hey find peace?

By dealing t heir deals of falsehood, t heir minds and bodies become false.

Like t he deer caught in t he t rap, t hey suffer in t errible agony; t hey cont inually cry out
in pain. | | 2| |

The count erfeit coins are not put int o t he Treasury; t hey do not obt ain t he Blessed
Vision of t he Lord-Guru.

The false ones have no social st at us or honor. No one succeeds t hrough falsehood.

Pract icing falsehood again and again, people come and go in reincarnat ion, and forfeit
t heir honor. | | 3| |

O Nanak, inst ruct your mind t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and praise t he
Lord.

Those who are imbued wit h t he love of t he Name of t he Lord are not loaded down by
doubt .

Those who chant t he Name of t he Lord earn great profit s; t he Fearless Lord abides
wit hin t heir minds. | | 4| | 23| |

Siree Raag, First Mehl, Second House:

Wealt h, t he beaut y of yout h and flowers are guest s for only a few days.

Like t he leaves of t he wat er-lily, t hey wit her and fade and finally die. | | 1| |

Be happy, dear beloved, as long as your yout h is fresh and delight ful.

But your days are few-you have grown weary, and now your body has grown old.
| | 1| | Pause| |

My playful friends have gone t o sleep in t he graveyard.

I n my double-mindedness, I shall have t o go as well. I cry in a feeble voice. | | 2| |

Haven't you heard t he call from beyond, O beaut iful soul-bride?

You must go t o your in-laws; you cannot st ay wit h your parent s forever. | | 3| |

O Nanak, know t hat she who sleeps in her parent s' home is plundered in broad
daylight .

She has lost her bouquet of merit s; gat hering one of demerit s, she depart s. | | 4| | 24| |


He Himself is t he Enj oyer, and He Himself is t he Enj oyment . He Himself is t he
Ravisher of all.

He Himself is t he Bride in her dress, He Himself is t he Bridegroom on t he bed. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is imbued wit h love; He is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading all.
| | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself is t he fisherman and t he fish; He Himself is t he wat er and t he net .

He Himself is t he sinker, and He Himself is t he bait . | | 2| |

He Himself loves in so many ways. O sist er soul-brides, He is my Beloved.

He cont inually ravishes and enj oys t he happy soul-brides; j ust look at t he plight I am
in wit hout Him! | | 3| |

Prays Nanak, please hear my prayer: You are t he pool, and You are t he soul-swan.

You are t he lot us flower of t he day and You are t he wat er-lily of t he night . You
Yourself behold t hem, and blossom fort h in bliss. | | 4| | 25| |

Siree Raag, First Mehl, Third House:

Make t his body t he field, and plant t he seed of good act ions. Wat er it wit h t he Name
of t he Lord, who holds all t he world in His Hands.

Let your mind be t he farmer; t he Lord shall sprout in your heart , and you shall at t ain
t he st at e of Nirvaanaa. | | 1| |

You fool! Why are you so proud of Maya?

Fat her, children, spouse, mot her and all relat ives-t hey shall not be your helpers in t he
end. | | Pause| |

So weed out evil, wickedness and corrupt ion; leave t hese behind, and let your soul
medit at e on God.

When chant ing, aust ere medit at ion and self-discipline become your prot ect ors, t hen
t he lot us blossoms fort h, and t he honey t rickles out . | | 2| |

Bring t he t went y-seven element s of t he body under your cont rol, and t hroughout t he
t hree st ages of life, remember deat h.

See t he I nfinit e Lord in t he t en direct ions, and in all t he variet y of nat ure. Says Nanak,
in t his way, t he One Lord shall carry you across. | | 3| | 26| |
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Make good deeds t he soil, and let t he Word of t he Shabad be t he seed; irrigat e it
cont inually wit h t he wat er of Trut h.

Become such a farmer, and fait h will sprout . This brings knowledge of heaven and
hell, you fool! | | 1| |

Do not t hink t hat your Husband Lord can be obt ained by mere words.

You are wast ing t his life in t he pride of wealt h and t he splendor of beaut y.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The defect of t he body which leads t o sin is t he mud puddle, and t his mind is t he frog,
which does not appreciat e t he lot us flower at all.

The bumble bee is t he t eacher who cont inually t eaches t he lesson. But how can one
underst and, unless one is made t o underst and? | | 2| |

This speaking and list ening is like t he song of t he wind, for t hose whose minds are
colored by t he love of Maya.

The Grace of t he Mast er is best owed upon t hose who medit at e on Him alone. They
are pleasing t o His Heart . | | 3| |

You may observe t he t hirt y fast s, and say t he five prayers each day, but 'Sat an' can
undo t hem.

Says Nanak, you will have t o walk on t he Pat h of Deat h, so why do you bot her t o
collect wealt h and propert y? | | 4| | 27| |

Siree Raag, First Mehl, Fourt h House:

He is t he Mast er who has made t he world bloom; He makes t he Universe blossom
fort h, fresh and green.

He holds t he wat er and t he land in bondage. Hail t o t he Creat or Lord! | | 1| |

Deat h, O Mullah-deat h will come,

so live in t he Fear of God t he Creat or. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are a Mullah, and you are a Qazi, only when you know t he Naam, t he Name of
God.

You may be very educat ed, but no one can remain when t he measure of life is full.
| | 2| |

He alone is a Qazi, who renounces selfishness and conceit , and makes t he One Name
his Support .

The True Creat or Lord is, and shall always be. He was not born; He shall not die. | | 3| |

You may chant your prayers five t imes each day; you may read t he Bible and t he
Koran.

Says Nanak, t he grave is calling you, and now your food and drink are finished.
| | 4| | 28| |


The dogs of greed are wit h me.

I n t he early morning, t hey cont inually bark at t he wind.

Falsehood is my dagger; t hrough decept ion, I eat t he carcasses of t he dead.

I live as a wild hunt er, O Creat or! | | 1| |

I have not followed good advice, nor have I done good deeds.

I am deformed and horribly disfigured.

Your Name alone, Lord, saves t he world.

This is my hope; t his is my support . | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h my mout h I speak slander, day and night .

I spy on t he houses of ot hers-I am such a wret ched low-life!

Unfulfilled sexual desire and unresolved anger dwell in my body, like t he out cast s who
cremat e t he dead.


I make plans t o t rap ot hers, alt hough I appear gent le.

I am a robber-I rob t he world.

I am very clever-I carry loads of sin.


I have not appreciat ed what You have done for me, Lord; I t ake from ot hers and
exploit t hem.

What face shall I show You, Lord? I am a sneak and a t hief.

Nanak describes t he st at e of t he lowly.

I live as a wild hunt er, O Creat or! | | 4| | 29| |


There is one awareness among all creat ed beings.

None have been creat ed wit hout t his awareness.
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As is t heir awareness, so is t heir way.

According t o t he account of our act ions, we come and go in reincarnat ion. | | 1| |

Why, O soul, do you t ry such clever t ricks?

Taking away and giving back, God does not delay. | | 1| | Pause| |

All beings belong t o You; all beings are Yours. O Lord and Mast er,

how can You become angry wit h t hem?

Even if You, O Lord and Mast er, become angry wit h t hem,

st ill, You are t heirs, and t hey are Yours. | | 2| |

We are foul-mout hed; we spoil everyt hing wit h our foul words.

You weigh us in t he balance of Your Glance of Grace.

When one's act ions are right , t he underst anding is perfect .

Wit hout good deeds, it becomes more and more deficient . | | 3| |

Prays Nanak, what is t he nat ure of t he spirit ual people?

They are self-realized; t hey underst and God.

By Guru's Grace, t hey cont emplat e Him;

such spirit ual people are honored in His Court . | | 4| | 30| |


You are t he River, All-knowing and All-seeing. I am j ust a fish-how can I find Your
limit ?

Wherever I look, You are t here. Out side of You, I would burst and die. | | 1| |

I do not know of t he fisherman, and I do not know of t he net .

But when t he pain comes, t hen I call upon You. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are present everywhere. I had t hought t hat You were far away.

What ever I do, I do in Your Presence.

You see all my act ions, and yet I deny t hem.

I have not worked for You, or Your Name. | | 2| |

What ever You give me, t hat is what I eat .

There is no ot her door-unt o which door should I go?

Nanak offers t his one prayer:

t his body and soul are t ot ally Yours. | | 3| |
`
He Himself is near, and He Himself is far away; He Himself is in-bet ween.
`
He Himself beholds, and He Himself list ens. By His Creat ive Power, He creat ed t he
world.
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What ever pleases Him, O Nanak-t hat Command is accept able. | | 4| | 31| |


Why should t he creat ed beings feel pride in t heir minds?

The Gift is in t he Hands of t he Great Giver.

As it pleases Him, He may give, or not give.

What can be done by t he order of t he creat ed beings? | | 1| |

He Himself is True; Trut h is pleasing t o His Will.

The spirit ually blind are unripe and imperfect , inferior and wort hless. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One who owns t he t rees of t he forest and t he plant s of t he garden

-according t o t heir nat ure, He gives t hem all t heir names.

The Flower and t he Fruit of t he Lord's Love are obt ained by pre-ordained dest iny.

As we plant , so we harvest and eat . | | 2| |

The wall of t he body is t emporary, as is t he soul-mason wit hin it .

The flavor of t he int ellect is bland and insipid wit hout t he Salt .

O Nanak, as He wills, He makes t hings right .

Wit hout t he Name, no one is approved. | | 3| | 32| |

Siree Raag, First Mehl, Fift h House:

The Undeceiveable is not deceived by decept ion. He cannot be wounded by any
dagger.

As our Lord and Mast er keeps us, so do we exist . The soul of t his greedy person is
t ossed t his way and t hat . | | 1| |

Wit hout t he oil, how can t he lamp be lit ? | | 1| | Pause| |

Let t he reading of your prayer book be t he oil, and let t he Fear of God be t he wick for
t he lamp of t his body.

Light t his lamp wit h t he underst anding of Trut h. | | 2| |

Use t his oil t o light t his lamp.

Light it , and meet your Lord and Mast er. | | 1| | Pause| |

This body is soft ened wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Bani;

you shall find peace, doing seva (selfless service).
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All t he world cont inues coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 3| |

I n t he midst of t his world, do seva,

and you shall be given a place of honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

Says Nanak, swing your arms in j oy! | | 4| | 33| |

Siree Raag, Third Mehl, First House:


I serve my True Guru wit h single-minded devot ion, and lovingly focus my
consciousness on Him.

The True Guru is t he mind's desire and t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage, for t hose unt o
whom He has given t his underst anding.

The blessings of t he wishes of t he mind are obt ained, and t he fruit s of one's desires.

Medit at e on t he Name, worship t he Name, and t hrough t he Name, you shall be
absorbed in int uit ive peace and poise. | | 1| |

O my mind, drink in t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord, and your t hirst shall be
quenched.

Those Gurmukhs who have t ast ed it remain int uit ively absorbed in t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Those who serve t he True Guru obt ain t he Treasure of t he Naam.

Deep wit hin, t hey are drenched wit h t he Essence of t he Lord, and t he egot ist ical pride
of t he mind is subdued.

The heart -lot us blossoms fort h, and t hey int uit ively cent er t hemselves in medit at ion.

Their minds become pure, and t hey remain immersed in t he Lord; t hey are honored in
His Court . | | 2| |

Those who serve t he True Guru in t his world are very rare.

Those who keep t he Lord enshrined in t heir heart s subdue egot ism and
possessiveness.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who are in love wit h t he Naam.

Those who at t ain t he I nexhaust ible Name of t he I nfinit e Lord remain happy
t hroughout t he four ages. | | 3| |

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Naam is obt ained, and t he t hirst of emot ional at t achment
depart s.

When t he mind is permeat ed wit h t he Lord, one remains det ached wit hin t he home of
t he heart .

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who enj oy t he Sublime Tast e of t he Lord.

O Nanak, by His Glance of Grace, t he True Name, t he Treasure of Excellence, is
obt ained. | | 4| | 1| | 34| |

Siree Raag, Third Mehl:

People wear all sort s of cost umes and wander all around, but in t heir heart s and
minds, t hey pract ice decept ion.

They do not at t ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, and aft er deat h, t hey sink int o
manure. | | 1| |

O mind, remain det ached in t he midst of your household.

Pract icing t rut h, self-discipline and good deeds, t he Gurmukh is enlight ened.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he mind is conquered, and one at t ains t he
St at e of Liberat ion in one's own home.

So medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord; j oin and merge wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True
Congregat ion. | | 2| |

You may enj oy t he pleasures of hundreds of t housands of women, and rule t he nine
cont inent s of t he world.

But wit hout t he True Guru, you will not find peace; you will be reincarnat ed over and
over again. | | 3| |

Those who wear t he Necklace of t he Lord around t heir necks, and focus t heir
consciousness on t he Guru's Feet

-wealt h and supernat ural spirit ual powers follow t hem, but t hey do not care for such
t hings at all. | | 4| |

What ever pleases God's Will comes t o pass. Not hing else can be done.

Servant Nanak lives by chant ing t he Naam. O Lord, please give it t o me, in Your
Nat ural Way. | | 5| | 2| | 35| |
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Siree Raag, Third Mehl, First House:

Everyone belongs t o t he One who rules t he Universe.

The Gurmukh pract ices good deeds, and t he t rut h is revealed in t he heart .

True is t he reput at ion of t he t rue, wit hin whom t rut h abides.

Those who meet t he True Lord are not separat ed again; t hey come t o dwell in t he
home of t he self deep wit hin. | | 1| |

O my Lord! Wit hout t he Lord, I have no ot her at all.

The True Guru leads us t o meet t he I mmaculat e True God t hrough t he Word of His
Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

One whom t he Lord merges int o Himself is merged in t he Shabad, and remains so
merged.

No one merges wit h Him t hrough t he love of dualit y; over and over again, t hey come
and go in reincarnat ion.

The One Lord permeat es all. The One Lord is pervading everywhere.

That Gurmukh, unt o whom t he Lord shows His Kindness, is absorbed in t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Aft er all t heir reading, t he Pandit s, t he religious scholars, and t he ast rologers argue
and debat e.

Their int ellect and underst anding are pervert ed; t hey j ust don't underst and. They are
filled wit h greed and corrupt ion.

Through 8.4 million incarnat ions t hey wander lost and confused; t hrough all t heir
wandering and roaming, t hey are ruined.

They act according t o t heir pre-ordained dest iny, which no one can erase. | | 3| |

I t is very difficult t o serve t he True Guru. Surrender your head; give up your
selfishness.

Realizing t he Shabad, one meet s wit h t he Lord, and all one's service is accept ed.

By personally experiencing t he Personalit y of t he Guru, one's own personalit y is
uplift ed, and one's light merges int o t he Light .

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny come t o meet t he True Guru. | | 4| |

O mind, don't cry out t hat you are hungry, always hungry; st op complaining.

The One who creat ed t he 8.4 million species of beings gives sust enance t o all.

The Fearless Lord is forever Merciful; He t akes care of all.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh underst ands, and finds t he Door of Liberat ion. | | 5| | 3| | 36| |


Those who hear and believe, find t he home of t he self deep wit hin.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t hey praise t he True Lord; t hey find t he Lord, t he
Treasure of Excellence.

At t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey are immaculat e and pure. I am forever a
sacrifice t o t hem.

Those people, wit hin whose heart s t he Lord abides, are radiant and enlight ened. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e on t he I mmaculat e Lord, Har, Har.

Those whose have such pre-ordained dest iny writ t en on t heir foreheads-t hose
Gurmukhs remain absorbed in t he Lord's Love. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Saint s, see clearly t hat t he Lord is near at hand; He is pervading everywhere.

Those who follow t he Guru's Teachings realize Him, and see Him Ever-present .

He dwells forever in t he minds of t he virt uous. He is far removed from t hose wort hless
people who lack virt ue.

The self-willed manmukhs are t ot ally wit hout virt ue. Wit hout t he Name, t hey die in
frust rat ion. | | 2| |

Those who hear and believe in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, medit at e on t he Lord
in t heir minds.

Night and day, t hey are st eeped in devot ion; t heir minds and bodies become pure.

The color of t he world is false and weak; when it washes away, people cry out in pain.

Those who have t he Radiant Light of t he Naam wit hin, become st eady and st able,
forever and ever. | | 3| |

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The blessing of t his human life has been obt ained, but st ill, people do not lovingly
focus t heir t hought s on t he Name of t he Lord.

Their feet slip, and t hey cannot st ay here any longer. And in t he next world, t hey find
no place of rest at all.

This opport unit y shall not come again. I n t he end, t hey depart , regret t ing and
repent ing.

Those whom t he Lord blesses wit h His Glance of Grace are saved; t hey are lovingly
at t uned t o t he Lord. | | 4| |

They all show off and pret end, but t he self-willed manmukhs do not underst and.

Those Gurmukhs who are pure of heart -t heir service is accept ed.

They sing t he Glorious Praise of t he Lord; t hey read about t he Lord each day. Singing
t he Praise of t he Lord, t hey merge in absorpt ion.

O Nanak, t he words of t hose who are lovingly at t uned t o t he Naam are t rue forever.
| | 5| | 4| | 37| |


Those who medit at e single-mindedly on t he Naam, and cont emplat e t he Teachings of
t he Guru

-t heir faces are forever radiant in t he Court of t he True Lord.

They drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar forever and ever, and t hey love t he True Name.
| | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, t he Gurmukhs are honored forever.

They medit at e forever on t he Lord, Har, Har, and t hey wash off t he filt h of egot ism.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The self-willed manmukhs do not know t he Naam. Wit hout t he Name, t hey lose t heir
honor.

They do not savor t he Tast e of t he Shabad; t hey are at t ached t o t he love of dualit y.

They are worms in t he filt h of manure. They fall int o manure, and int o manure t hey
are absorbed. | | 2| |

Fruit ful are t he lives of t hose who walk in harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru.

Their families are saved; blessed are t he mot hers who gave birt h t o t hem.

By His Will He grant s His Grace; t hose who are so blessed, medit at e on t he Name of
t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

The Gurmukhs medit at e on t he Naam; t hey eradicat e selfishness and conceit from
wit hin.

They are pure, inwardly and out wardly; t hey merge int o t he Truest of t he True.

O Nanak, blessed is t he coming of t hose who follow t he Guru's Teachings and
medit at e on t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| | 38| |


The devot ees of t he Lord have t he Wealt h and Capit al of t he Lord; wit h Guru's Advice,
t hey carry on t heir t rade.

They praise t he Name of t he Lord forever and ever. The Name of t he Lord is t heir
Merchandise and Support .

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Name of t he Lord int o t he Lord's devot ees; it is an
I nexhaust ible Treasure. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, inst ruct your minds in t his way.

O mind, why are you so lazy? Become Gurmukh, and medit at e on t he Naam.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Devot ion t o t he Lord is love for t he Lord. The Gurmukh reflect s deeply and
cont emplat es.

Hypocrisy is not devot ion-speaking words of dualit y leads only t o misery.

Those humble beings who are filled wit h keen underst anding and medit at ive
cont emplat ion-even t hough t hey int ermingle wit h ot hers, t hey remain dist inct . | | 2| |

Those who keep t he Lord enshrined wit hin t heir heart s are said t o be t he servant s of
t he Lord.

Placing mind and body in offering before t he Lord, t hey conquer and eradicat e
egot ism from wit hin.

Blessed and acclaimed is t hat Gurmukh, who shall never be defeat ed. | | 3| |

Those who receive His Grace find Him. Wit hout His Grace, He cannot be found.
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The 8.4 million species of beings all yearn for t he Lord. Those whom He unit es, come
t o be unit ed wit h t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh finds t he Lord, and remains forever absorbed in t he Lord's
Name. | | 4| | 6| | 39| |


The Name of t he Lord is t he Ocean of Peace; t he Gurmukhs obt ain it .

Medit at ing on t he Naam, night and day, t hey are easily and int uit ively absorbed in t he
Naam.

Their inner beings are immersed in t he True Lord; t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, t he world is in misery, engrossed in t he love of dualit y.

I n t he Sanct uary of t he Guru, peace is found, medit at ing on t he Naam night and day.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The t rut hful ones are not st ained by filt h. Medit at ing on t he Lord, t heir minds remain
pure.

The Gurmukhs realize t he Word of t he Shabad; t hey are immersed in t he Ambrosial
Nect ar of t he Lord's Name.

The Guru has lit t he brilliant light of spirit ual wisdom, and t he darkness of ignorance
has been dispelled. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs are pollut ed. They are filled wit h t he pollut ion of egot ism,
wickedness and desire.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t his pollut ion is not washed off; t hrough t he cycle of deat h and
rebirt h, t hey wast e away in misery.

Engrossed in t his t ransit ory drama, t hey are not at home in eit her t his world or t he
next . | | 3| |

For t he Gurmukh, t he love of t he Name of t he Lord is chant ing, deep medit at ion and
self-discipline.

The Gurmukh medit at es forever on t he Name of t he One Creat or Lord.

O Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he Support of all beings.
| | 4| | 7| | 40| |


The self-willed manmukhs are engrossed in emot ional at t achment ; t hey are not
balanced or det ached.

They do not comprehend t he Word of t he Shabad. They suffer in pain forever, and
lose t heir honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

The Gurmukhs shed t heir ego; at t uned t o t he Naam, t hey find peace. | | 1| |

O my mind, day and night , you are always full of wishful hopes.

Serve t he True Guru, and your emot ional at t achment shall be t ot ally burnt away;
remain det ached wit hin t he home of your heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs do good deeds and blossom fort h; balanced and det ached in t he Lord,
t hey are in ecst asy.

Night and day, t hey perform devot ional worship, day and night ; subduing t heir ego,
t hey are carefree.

By great good fort une, I found t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion; I have found
t he Lord, wit h int uit ive ease and ecst asy. | | 2| |

That person is a Holy Saadhu, and a renouncer of t he world, whose heart is filled wit h
t he Naam.

His inner being is not t ouched by anger or dark energies at all; he has lost his
selfishness and conceit .

The True Guru has revealed t o him t he Treasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord;
he drinks in t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord, and is sat isfied. | | 3| |

Whoever has found it , has done so in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.
Through perfect good fort une, such balanced det achment is at t ained.

The self-willed manmukhs wander around lost , but t hey do not know t he True Guru.
They are inwardly at t ached t o egot ism.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Shabad are dyed in t he Color of t he Lord's
Name. Wit hout t he Fear of God, how can t hey ret ain t his Color? | | 4| | 8| | 41| |


Wit hin t he home of your own inner being, t he merchandise is obt ained. All
commodit ies are wit hin.

Each and every moment , dwell on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he Gurmukhs
obt ain it .

The Treasure of t he Naam is inexhaust ible. By great good fort une, it is obt ained. | | 1| |

O my mind, give up slander, egot ism and arrogance.
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Become Gurmukh, and medit at e forever on t he Dear Lord, t he One and Only Creat or.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The faces of t he Gurmukhs are radiant and bright ; t hey reflect on t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.

They obt ain peace in t his world and t he next , chant ing and medit at ing wit hin t heir
heart s on t he Lord.

Wit hin t he home of t heir own inner being, t hey obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence, reflect ing on t he Guru's Shabad. | | 2| |

Those who t urn t heir faces away from t he True Guru shall have t heir faces blackened.

Night and day, t hey suffer in pain; t hey see t he noose of Deat h always hovering above
t hem.

Even in t heir dreams, t hey find no peace; t hey are consumed by t he fires of int ense
anxiet y. | | 3| |

The One Lord is t he Giver of all; He Himself best ows all blessings.

No one else has any say in t his; He gives j ust as He pleases.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs obt ain Him; He Himself knows Himself. | | 4| | 9| | 42| |


Serve your True Lord and Mast er, and you shall be blessed wit h t rue great ness.

By Guru's Grace, He abides in t he mind, and egot ism is driven out .

This wandering mind comes t o rest , when t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, become Gurmukh, and medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

The Treasure of t he Naam abides forever wit hin t he mind, and one's place of rest is
found in t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. | | 1| | Pause| |

The minds and bodies of t he self-willed manmukhs are filled wit h darkness; t hey find
no shelt er, no place of rest .

Through count less incarnat ions t hey wander lost , like crows in a desert ed house.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he heart is illuminat ed. Through t he Shabad, t he
Name of t he Lord is received. | | 2| |

I n t he corrupt ion of t he t hree qualit ies, t here is blindness; in at t achment t o Maya,
t here is darkness.

The greedy people serve ot hers, inst ead of t he Lord, alt hough t hey loudly announce
t heir reading of script ures.

They are burnt t o deat h by t heir own corrupt ion; t hey are not at home, on eit her t his
shore or t he one beyond. | | 3| |

I n at t achment t o Maya, t hey have forgot t en t he Fat her, t he Cherisher of t he World.

Wit hout t he Guru, all are unconscious; t hey are held in bondage by t he Messenger of
Deat h.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, you shall be saved, cont emplat ing t he True
Name. | | 4| | 10| | 43| |


The t hree qualit ies hold people in at t achment t o Maya. The Gurmukh at t ains t he
fourt h st at e of higher consciousness.

Grant ing His Grace, God unit es us wit h Himself. The Name of t he Lord comes t o abide
wit hin t he mind.

Those who have t he t reasure of goodness j oin t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.
| | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, follow t he Guru's Teachings and dwell in t rut h.

Pract ice t rut h, and only t rut h, and merge in t he True Word of t he Shabad.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who recognize t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Renouncing selfishness, I fall at t heir feet , and walk in harmony wit h His Will.

Earning t he Profit of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I am int uit ively absorbed in t he
Naam. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is not found, and t he Naam is
not obt ained.

Seek and find such a True Guru, who shall lead you t o t he True Lord.

Dest roy your evil passions, and you shall dwell in peace. What ever pleases t he Lord
comes t o pass. | | 3| |

As one knows t he True Guru, so is t he peace obt ained.

There is no doubt at all about t his, but t hose who love Him are very rare.

O Nanak, t he One Light has t wo forms; t hrough t he Shabad, union is at t ained.
| | 4| | 11| | 44| |
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Discarding t he Ambrosial Nect ar, t hey greedily grab t he poison; t hey serve ot hers,
inst ead of t he Lord.

They lose t heir fait h, t hey have no underst anding; night and day, t hey suffer in pain.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not even t hink of t he Lord; t hey are drowned t o
deat h wit hout wat er. | | 1| |

O mind, vibrat e and medit at e forever on t he Lord; seek t he Prot ect ion of His
Sanct uary.

I f t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad abides deep wit hin, t hen you shall not forget t he
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

This body is t he puppet of Maya. The evil of egot ism is wit hin it .

Coming and going t hrough birt h and deat h, t he self-willed manmukhs lose t heir honor.

Serving t he True Guru, et ernal peace is obt ained, and one's light merges int o t he
Light . | | 2| |

Serving t he True Guru brings a deep and profound peace, and one's desires are
fulfilled.

Abst inence, t rut hfulness and self-discipline are obt ained, and t he body is purified; t he
Lord, Har, Har, comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

Such a person remains blissful forever, day and night . Meet ing t he Beloved, peace is
found. | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who seek t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru.

I n t he Court of t he True One, t hey are blessed wit h t rue great ness; t hey are int uit ively
absorbed int o t he True Lord.

O Nanak, by His Glance of Grace He is found; t he Gurmukh is unit ed in His Union.
| | 4| | 12| | 45| |


The self-willed manmukh performs religious rit uals, like t he unwant ed bride decorat ing
her body.

Her Husband Lord does not come t o her bed; day aft er day, she grows more and
more miserable.

She does not at t ain t he Mansion of His Presence; she does not find t he door t o His
House. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, medit at e on t he Naam wit h one-point ed mind.

Remain unit ed wit h t he Societ y of t he Saint s; chant t he Name of t he Lord, and find
peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukh is t he happy and pure soul-bride forever. She keeps her Husband Lord
enshrined wit hin her heart .

Her speech is sweet , and her way of life is humble. She enj oys t he Bed of her
Husband Lord.

The happy and pure soul-bride is noble; she has infinit e love for t he Guru. | | 2| |

By perfect good fort une, one meet s t he True Guru, when one's dest iny is awakened.

Suffering and doubt are cut out from wit hin, and peace is obt ained.

One who walks in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will shall not suffer in pain. | | 3| |

The Amrit , t he Ambrosial Nect ar, is in t he Guru's Will. Wit h int uit ive ease, it is
obt ained.

Those who are dest ined t o have it , drink it in; t heir egot ism is eradicat ed from wit hin.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh medit at es on t he Naam, and is unit ed wit h t he True Lord.
| | 4| | 13| | 46| |


I f you know t hat He is your Husband Lord, offer your body and mind t o Him.

Behave like t he happy and pure soul-bride.

Wit h int uit ive ease, you shall merge wit h t he True Lord, and He shall bless you wit h
t rue great ness. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, wit hout t he Guru, t here is no devot ional worship.

Wit hout t he Guru, devot ion is not obt ained, even t hough everyone may long for it .
| | 1| | Pause| |

The soul-bride in love wit h dualit y goes around t he wheel of reincarnat ion, t hrough
8.4 million incarnat ions.

Wit hout t he Guru, she finds no sleep, and she passes her life-night in pain.

Wit hout t he Shabad, she does not find her Husband Lord, and her life wast es away in
vain. | | 2| |
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Pract icing egot ism, selfishness and conceit , she wanders around t he world, but her
wealt h and propert y will not go wit h her.

The spirit ually blind do not even t hink of t he Naam; t hey are all bound and gagged by
t he Messenger of Deat h.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he wealt h is obt ained, cont emplat ing t he Name of t he Lord in
t he heart . | | 3| |

Those who are at t uned t o t he Naam are immaculat e and pure; t hrough t he Guru, t hey
obt ain int uit ive peace and poise.

Their minds and bodies are dyed in t he Color of t he Lord's Love, and t heir t ongues
savor His Sublime Essence.

O Nanak, t hat Primal Color which t he Lord has applied, shall never fade away.
| | 4| | 14| | 47| |


By His Grace one becomes Gurmukh, worshipping t he Lord wit h devot ion. Wit hout t he
Guru t here is no devot ional worship.

Those whom He unit es wit h Himself, underst and and become pure.

The Dear Lord is True, and True is t he Word of His Bani. Through t he Shabad, we
merge wit h Him. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny: t hose who lack devot ion-why have t hey even bot hered t o come
int o t he world?

They do not serve t he Perfect Guru; t hey wast e away t heir lives in vain. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord Himself, t he Life of t he World, is t he Giver of Peace. He Himself forgives, and
unit es wit h Himself.

So what about all t hese poor beings and creat ures? What can anyone say?

He Himself blesses t he Gurmukh wit h glory. He Himself enj oins us t o His Service. | | 2| |

Gazing upon t heir families, people are lured and t rapped by emot ional at t achment , but
none will go along wit h t hem in t he end.

Serving t he True Guru, one finds t he Lord, t he Treasure of Excellence. His Value
cannot be est imat ed.

The Lord God is my Friend and Companion. God shall be my Helper and Support in t he
end. | | 3| |

Wit hin your conscious mind, you may say anyt hing, but wit hout t he Guru, selfishness
is not removed.

The Dear Lord is t he Giver, t he Lover of His devot ees. By His Grace, He comes t o
dwell in t he mind.

O Nanak, by His Grace, He best ows enlight ened awareness; God Himself blesses t he
Gurmukh wit h glorious great ness. | | 4| | 15| | 48| |


Blessed is t he mot her who gave birt h; blessed and respect ed is t he fat her of one who
serves t he True Guru and finds peace. His arrogant pride is banished from wit hin.

St anding at t he Lord's Door, t he humble Saint s serve Him; t hey find t he Treasure of
Excellence. | | 1| |

O my mind, become Gurmukh, and medit at e on t he Lord.

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad abides wit hin t he mind, and t he body and mind
become pure. | | 1| | Pause| |

By His Grace, He has come int o my home; He Himself has come t o meet me.

Singing His Praises t hrough t he Shabads of t he Guru, we are dyed in His Color wit h
int uit ive ease.

Becoming t rut hful, we merge wit h t he True One; remaining blended wit h Him, we
shall never be separat ed again. | | 2| |

What ever is t o be done, t he Lord is doing. No one else can do anyt hing.

Those separat ed from Him for so long are reunit ed wit h Him once again by t he True
Guru, who t akes t hem int o His Own Account .

He Himself assigns all t o t heir t asks; not hing else can be done. | | 3| |

One whose mind and body are imbued wit h t he Lord's Love gives up egot ism and
corrupt ion.

Day and night , t he Name of t he One Lord, t he Fearless and Formless One, dwells
wit hin t he heart .

O Nanak, He blends us wit h Himself, t hrough t he Perfect , I nfinit e Word of His Shabad.
| | 4| | 16| | 49| |


The Lord of t he Universe is t he Treasure of Excellence; His limit s cannot be found.

He is not obt ained by mout hing mere words, but by root ing out ego from wit hin.
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Meet ing t he True Guru, one is permeat ed forever wit h t he Fear of God, who Himself
comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, one who becomes Gurmukh and underst ands t his is very rare.

To act wit hout underst anding is t o lose t he t reasure of t his human life. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have t ast ed it , enj oy it s flavor; wit hout t ast ing it , t hey wander in doubt ,
lost and deceived.

The True Name is t he Ambrosial Nect ar; no one can describe it .

Drinking it in, one becomes honorable, absorbed in t he Perfect Word of t he Shabad.
| | 2| |

He Himself gives, and t hen we receive. Not hing else can be done.

The Gift is in t he Hands of t he Great Giver. At t he Guru's Door, in t he Gurdwara, it is
received.

What ever He does, comes t o pass. All act according t o His Will. | | 3| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is abst inence, t rut hfulness, and self-rest raint .
Wit hout t he Name, no one becomes pure.

Through perfect good fort une, t he Naam comes t o abide wit hin t he mind. Through t he
Shabad, we merge int o Him.

O Nanak, one who lives in int uit ive peace and poise, imbued wit h t he Lord's Love,
obt ains t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 17| | 50| |

!
You may t orment your body wit h ext remes of self-discipline, pract ice int ensive
medit at ion and hang upside-down, but your ego will not be eliminat ed from wit hin.

You may perform religious rit uals, and st ill never obt ain t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, remain dead while yet alive, and t he Name
of t he Lord shall come t o dwell wit hin t he mind. | | 1| |

List en, O my mind: hurry t o t he Prot ect ion of t he Guru's Sanct uary.

By Guru's Grace you shall be saved. Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, you shall
cross over t he t errifying world-ocean of poison. | | 1| | Pause| |

Everyt hing under t he influence of t he t hree qualit ies shall perish; t he love of dualit y is
corrupt ing.

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, read t he script ures, but t hey are t rapped in t he
bondage of emot ional at t achment . I n love wit h evil, t hey do not underst and.

Meet ing t he Guru, t he bondage of t he t hree qualit ies is cut away, and in t he fourt h
st at e, t he Door of Liberat ion is at t ained. | | 2| |

Through t he Guru, t he Pat h is found, and t he darkness of emot ional at t achment is
dispelled.

I f one dies t hrough t he Shabad, t hen salvat ion is obt ained, and one finds t he Door of
Liberat ion.

By Guru's Grace, one remains blended wit h t he True Name of t he Creat or. | | 3| |

This mind is very powerful; we cannot escape it j ust by t rying.

I n t he love of dualit y, people suffer in pain, condemned t o t errible punishment .

O Nanak, t hose who are at t ached t o t he Naam are saved; t hrough t he Shabad, t heir
ego is banished. | | 4| | 18| | 51| |


By His Grace, t he Guru is found, and t he Name of t he Lord is implant ed wit hin.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one has obt ained it ; t hey wast e away t heir lives in vain.

The self-willed manmukhs creat e karma, and in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey receive
t heir punishment . | | 1| |

O mind, give up t he love of dualit y.

The Lord dwells wit hin you; serving t he Guru, you shall find peace. | | Pause| |

When you love t he Trut h, your words are t rue; t hey reflect t he True Word of t he
Shabad.

The Name of t he Lord dwells wit hin t he mind; egot ism and anger are wiped away.

Medit at ing on t he Naam wit h a pure mind, t he Door of Liberat ion is found. | | 2| |

Engrossed in egot ism, t he world perishes. I t dies and is re-born; it cont inues coming
and going in reincarnat ion.

The self-willed manmukhs do not recognize t he Shabad; t hey forfeit t heir honor, and
depart in disgrace.

Serving t he Guru, t he Name is obt ained, and one remains absorbed in t he True Lord.
| | 3| |
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Wit h fait h in t he Shabad, t he Guru is found, and selfishness is eradicat ed from wit hin.

Night and day, worship t he True Lord wit h devot ion and love forever.

The Treasure of t he Naam abides in t he mind; O Nanak, in t he poise of perfect
balance, merge int o t he Lord. | | 4| | 19| | 52| |


Those who do not serve t he True Guru shall be miserable t hroughout t he four ages.

The Primal Being is wit hin t heir own home, but t hey do not recognize Him. They are
plundered by t heir egot ist ical pride and arrogance.

Cursed by t he True Guru, t hey wander around t he world begging, unt il t hey are
exhaust ed.

They do not serve t he True Word of t he Shabad, which is t he solut ion t o all of t heir
problems. | | 1| |

O my mind, see t he Lord ever close at hand.

He shall remove t he pains of deat h and rebirt h; t he Word of t he Shabad shall fill you
t o overflowing. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who praise t he True One are t rue; t he True Name is t heir Support .

They act t rut hfully, in love wit h t he True Lord.

The True King has writ t en His Order, which no one can erase.

The self-willed manmukhs do not obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. The false
are plundered by falsehood. | | 2| |

Engrossed in egot ism, t he world perishes. Wit hout t he Guru, t here is ut t er darkness.

I n emot ional at t achment t o Maya, t hey have forgot t en t he Great Giver, t he Giver of
Peace.

Those who serve t he True Guru are saved; t hey keep t he True One enshrined in t heir
heart s.

By His Grace, we find t he Lord, and reflect on t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 3| |

Serving t he True Guru, t he mind becomes immaculat e and pure; egot ism and
corrupt ion are discarded.

So abandon your selfishness, and remain dead while yet alive. Cont emplat e t he Word
of t he Guru's Shabad.

The pursuit of worldly affairs comes t o an end, when you embrace love for t he True
One.

Those who are at t uned t o Trut h-t heir faces are radiant in t he Court of t he True Lord.
| | 4| |

Those who do not have fait h in t he Primal Being, t he True Guru, and who do not
enshrine love for t he Shabad

-t hey t ake t heir cleansing bat hs, and give t o charit y again and again, but t hey are
ult imat ely consumed by t heir love of dualit y.

When t he Dear Lord Himself grant s His Grace, t hey are inspired t o love t he Naam.

O Nanak, immerse yourself in t he Naam, t hrough t he I nfinit e Love of t he Guru.
| | 5| | 20| | 53| |


Whom shall I serve? What shall I chant ? I will go and ask t he Guru.

I will accept t he Will of t he True Guru, and eradicat e selfishness from wit hin.

By t his work and service, t he Naam shall come t o dwell wit hin my mind.

Through t he Naam, peace is obt ained; I am adorned and embellished by t he True
Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

O my mind, remain awake and aware night and day, and t hink of t he Lord.

Prot ect your crops, or else t he birds shall descend on your farm. | | 1| | Pause| |

The desires of t he mind are fulfilled, when one is filled t o overflowing wit h t he
Shabad.

One who fears, loves, and is devot ed t o t he Dear Lord day and night , sees Him always
close at hand.

Doubt runs far away from t he bodies of t hose, whose minds remain forever at t uned t o
t he True Word of t he Shabad.

The I mmaculat e Lord and Mast er is found. He is True; He is t he Ocean of Excellence.
| | 2| |

Those who remain awake and aware are saved, while t hose who sleep are plundered.

They do not recognize t he True Word of t he Shabad, and like a dream, t heir lives fade
away.

Like guest s in a desert ed house, t hey leave j ust exact ly as t hey have come.
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The life of t he self-willed manmukh passes uselessly. What face will he show when he
passes beyond? | | 3| |

God Himself is everyt hing; t hose who are in t heir ego cannot even speak of t his.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, He is realized, and t he pain of egot ism is
eradicat ed from wit hin.

I fall at t he feet of t hose who serve t heir True Guru.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who are found t o be t rue in t he True Court .
| | 4| | 21| | 54| |


Consider t he t ime and t he moment -when should we worship t he Lord?

Night and day, one who is at t uned t o t he Name of t he True Lord is t rue.

I f someone forget s t he Beloved Lord, even for an inst ant , what sort of devot ion is
t hat ?

One whose mind and body are cooled and soot hed by t he True Lord-no breat h of his
is wast ed. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

True devot ional worship is performed when t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h int uit ive ease, cult ivat e your farm, and plant t he Seed of t he True Name.

The seedlings have sprout ed luxuriant ly, and wit h int uit ive ease, t he mind is sat isfied.

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is Ambrosial Nect ar; drinking it in, t hirst is quenched.

This t rue mind is at t uned t o Trut h, and it remains permeat ed wit h t he True One. | | 2| |

I n speaking, in seeing and in words, remain immersed in t he Shabad.

The Word of t he Guru's Bani vibrat es t hroughout t he four ages. As Trut h, it t eaches
Trut h.

Egot ism and possessiveness are eliminat ed, and t he True One absorbs t hem int o
Himself.

Those who remain lovingly absorbed in t he True One see t he Mansion of His Presence
close at hand. | | 3| |

By His Grace, we medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. Wit hout His Mercy, it
cannot be obt ained.

Through perfect good dest iny, one finds t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and
one comes t o meet t he True Guru.

Night and day, remain at t uned t o t he Naam, and t he pain of corrupt ion shall be
dispelled from wit hin.

O Nanak, merging wit h t he Shabad t hrough t he Name, one is immersed in t he Name.
| | 4| | 22| | 55| |


Those who cont emplat e t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad are filled wit h t he Fear of God.

They remain forever merged wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion; t hey dwell
upon t he Glories of t he True One.

They cast off t he filt h of t heir ment al dualit y, and t hey keep t he Lord enshrined in
t heir heart s.

True is t heir speech, and t rue are t heir minds. They are in love wit h t he True One.
| | 1| |

O my mind, you are filled wit h t he filt h of egot ism.

The I mmaculat e Lord is et ernally Beaut iful. We are adorned wit h t he Word of t he

God j oins t o Himself t hose whose minds are fascinat ed wit h t he True Word of His
Shabad.

Night and day, t hey are at t uned t o t he Naam, and t heir light is absorbed int o t he
Light .

Through His Light , God is revealed. Wit hout t he True Guru, underst anding is not
obt ained.

The True Guru comes t o meet t hose who have such pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Name, all are miserable. I n t he love of dualit y, t hey are ruined.

Wit hout Him, I cannot survive even for an inst ant , and my life-night passes in anguish.

Wandering in doubt , t he spirit ually blind come and go in reincarnat ion, over and over
again.

When God Himself best ows His Glance of Grace, He blends us int o Himself. | | 3| |
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He hears and sees everyt hing. How can anyone deny Him?

Those who sin again and again, shall rot and die in sin.

God's Glance of Grace does not come t o t hem; t hose self-willed manmukhs do not
obt ain underst anding.

They alone see t he Lord, unt o whom He reveals Himself. O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs find
Him. | | 4| | 23| | 56| |


Wit hout t he Guru, t he disease is not cured, and t he pain of egot ism is not removed.

By Guru's Grace, He dwells in t he mind, and one remains immersed in His Name.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord is found; wit hout t he Shabad,
people wander, deceived by doubt . | | 1| |

O mind, dwell in t he balanced st at e of your own inner being.

Praise t he Lord's Name, and you shall no longer come and go in reincarnat ion.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The One Lord alone is t he Giver, pervading everywhere. There is no ot her at all.

Praise t he Word of t he Shabad, and He shall come t o dwell in your mind; you shall be
blessed wit h int uit ive peace and poise.

Everyt hing is wit hin t he Lord's Glance of Grace. As He wishes, He gives. | | 2| |

I n egot ism, all must account for t heir act ions. I n t his account ing, t here is no peace.

Act ing in evil and corrupt ion, people are immersed in corrupt ion.

Wit hout t he Name, t hey find no place of rest . I n t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey suffer in
agony. | | 3| |

Body and soul all belong t o Him; He is t he Support of all.

By Guru's Grace, underst anding comes, and t hen t he Door of Liberat ion is found.

O Nanak, sing t he Praises of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; He has no end or
limit at ion. | | 4| | 24| | 57| |


Those who have t he Support of t he True Name are in ecst asy and peace forever.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey obt ain t he True One, t he Dest royer of
pain.

Forever and ever, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True One; t hey love t he True
Name.

When t he Lord Himself grant s His Grace, He best ows t he t reasure of devot ion. | | 1| |

O mind, sing His Glorious Praises, and be in ecst asy forever.

Through t he True Word of His Bani, t he Lord is obt ained, and one remains immersed
in t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t rue devot ion, t he mind is dyed in t he deep crimson color of t he Lord's Love, wit h
int uit ive peace and poise.

The mind is fascinat ed by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, which cannot be described.

The t ongue imbued wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad drinks in t he Amrit wit h delight ,
singing His Glorious Praises.

The Gurmukh obt ains t his love, when t he Lord, in His Will, grant s His Grace. | | 2| |

This world is an illusion; people pass t heir life-night s sleeping.

By t he Pleasure of His Will, He lift s some out , and unit es t hem wit h Himself.

He Himself abides in t he mind, and drives out at t achment t o Maya.

He Himself best ows glorious great ness; He inspires t he Gurmukh t o underst and. | | 3| |

The One Lord is t he Giver of all. He correct s t hose who make mist akes.

He Himself has deceived some, and at t ached t hem t o dualit y.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Lord is found, and one's light merges int o t he
Light .

At t uned t o t he Name of t he Lord night and day, O Nanak, you shall be absorbed int o
t he Name. | | 4| | 25| | 58| |


The virt uous obt ain Trut h; t hey give up t heir desires for evil and corrupt ion.

Their minds are imbued wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; t he Love of t heir Beloved
is on t heir t ongues.
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Wit hout t he True Guru, no one has found Him; reflect upon t his in your mind and see.

The filt h of t he self-willed manmukhs is not washed off; t hey have no love for t he
Guru's Shabad. | | 1| |

O my mind, walk in harmony wit h t he True Guru.

Dwell wit hin t he home of your own inner being, and drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar;
you shall at t ain t he Peace of t he Mansion of His Presence. | | 1| | Pause| |

The unvirt uous have no merit ; t hey are not allowed t o sit in His Presence.

The self-willed manmukhs do not know t he Shabad; t hose wit hout virt ue are far
removed from God.

Those who recognize t he True One are permeat ed and at t uned t o Trut h.

Their minds are pierced t hrough by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and God Himself
ushers t hem int o His Presence. | | 2| |

He Himself dyes us in t he Color of His Love; t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, He
unit es us wit h Himself.

This True Color shall not fade away, for t hose who are at t uned t o His Love.

The self-willed manmukhs grow weary of wandering around in all four direct ions, but
t hey do not underst and.

One who is unit ed wit h t he True Guru, meet s and merges in t he True Word of t he
Shabad. | | 3| |

I have grown weary of making so many friends, hoping t hat someone might be able t o
end my suffering.

Meet ing wit h my Beloved, my suffering has ended; I have at t ained Union wit h t he
Word of t he Shabad.

Earning Trut h, and accumulat ing t he Wealt h of Trut h, t he t rut hful person gains a
reput at ion of Trut h.

Meet ing wit h t he True One, O Nanak, t he Gurmukh shall not be separat ed from Him
again. | | 4| | 26| | 59| |


The Creat or Himself creat ed t he Creat ion; He produced t he Universe, and He Himself
wat ches over it .

The One and Only Lord is pervading and permeat ing all. The Unseen cannot be seen.

God Himself is Merciful; He Himself best ows underst anding.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he True One dwells forever in t he mind of t hose who
remain lovingly at t ached t o Him. | | 1| |

O my mind, surrender t o t he Guru's Will.

Mind and body are t ot ally cooled and soot hed, and t he Naam comes t o dwell in t he
mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He support s it and t akes care of it .

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is realized, when He Himself best ows His Glance of
Grace.

Those who are beaut ifully adorned wit h t he Shabad in t he Court of t he True Lord

-t hose Gurmukhs are at t uned t o t he True Word of t he Shabad; t he Creat or unit es
t hem wit h Himself. | | 2| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, praise t he True One, who has no end or limit at ion.

He dwells in each and every heart , by t he Hukam of His Command; by His Hukam, we
cont emplat e Him.

So praise Him t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and drive out egot ism from
wit hin.

That soul-bride who lacks t he Lord's Name act s wit hout virt ue, and so she grieves.
| | 3| |

Praising t he True One, at t ached t o t he True One, I am sat isfied wit h t he True Name.

Cont emplat ing His Virt ues, I accumulat e virt ue and merit ; I wash myself clean of
demerit s.

He Himself unit es us in His Union; t here is no more separat ion.

O Nanak, I sing t he Praises of my Guru; t hrough Him, I find t hat God. | | 4| | 27| | 60| |


List en, list en, O soul-bride: you are overt aken by sexual desire-why do you walk like
t hat , swinging your arms in j oy?

You do not recognize your own Husband Lord! When you go t o Him, what face will
you show Him?
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I t ouch t he feet of my sist er soul-brides who have known t heir Husband Lord.

I f only I could be like t hem! Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I am
unit ed in His Union. | | 1| |
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O woman, t he false ones are being cheat ed by falsehood.

God is your Husband; He is Handsome and True. He is obt ained by reflect ing upon t he
Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

The self-willed manmukhs do not recognize t heir Husband Lord; how will t hey spend
t heir life-night ?

Filled wit h arrogance, t hey burn wit h desire; t hey suffer in t he pain of t he love of
dualit y.

The happy soul-brides are at t uned t o t he Shabad; t heir egot ism is eliminat ed from
wit hin.

They enj oy t heir Husband Lord forever, and t heir life-night passes in t he most blissful
peace. | | 2| |

She is ut t erly lacking in spirit ual wisdom; she is abandoned by her Husband Lord. She
cannot obt ain His Love.

I n t he darkness of int ellect ual ignorance, she cannot see her Husband, and her hunger
does not depart .

Come and meet wit h me, my sist er soul-brides, and unit e me wit h my Husband.

She who meet s t he True Guru, by perfect good fort une, finds her Husband; she is
absorbed in t he True One. | | 3| |

Those upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace become His happy soul-brides.

One who recognizes her Lord and Mast er places her body and mind in offering before
Him.

Wit hin her own home, she finds her Husband Lord; her egot ism is dispelled.

O Nanak, t he happy soul-brides are embellished and exalt ed; night and day t hey are
absorbed in devot ional worship. | | 4| | 28| | 61| |


Some enj oy t heir Husband Lord; unt o whose door should I go t o ask for Him?

I serve my True Guru wit h love, t hat He may lead me t o Union wit h my Husband Lord.

He creat ed all, and He Himself wat ches over us. Some are close t o Him, and some are
far away.

She who knows her Husband Lord t o be always wit h her, enj oys His Const ant
Presence. | | 1| |

O woman, you must walk in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will.

Night and day, you shall enj oy your Husband, and you shall int uit ively merge int o t he
True One. | | 1| | Pause| |

At t uned t o t he Shabad, t he happy soul-brides are adorned wit h t he True Word of t he
Shabad.

Wit hin t heir own home, t hey obt ain t he Lord as t heir Husband, wit h love for t he Guru.

Upon her beaut iful and cozy bed, she enj oys t he Love of her Lord. She is overflowing
wit h t he t reasure of devot ion.

That Beloved God abides in her mind; He gives His Support t o all. | | 2| |

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who praise t heir Husband Lord.

I dedicat e my mind and body t o t hem, and give my head as well; I fall at t heir feet .

Those who recognize t he One renounce t he love of dualit y.

The Gurmukh recognizes t he Naam, O Nanak, and is absorbed int o t he True One.
| | 3| | 29| | 62| |


O Dear Lord, You are t he Truest of t he True. All t hings are in Your Power.

The 8.4 million species of beings wander around searching for You, but wit hout t he
Guru, t hey do not find You.

When t he Dear Lord grant s His Forgiveness, t his human body finds last ing peace.

By Guru's Grace, I serve t he True One, who is I mmeasurably Deep and Profound.
| | 1| |

O my mind, at t uned t o t he Naam, you shall find peace.

Follow t he Guru's Teachings, and praise t he Naam; t here is no ot her at all.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Right eous Judge of Dharma, by t he Hukam of God's Command, sit s and
administ ers True Just ice.

Those evil souls, ensnared by t he love of dualit y, are subj ect t o Your Command.

The souls on t heir spirit ual j ourney chant and medit at e wit hin t heir minds on t he One
Lord, t he Treasure of Excellence.
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The Right eous Judge of Dharma serves t hem; blessed is t he Lord who adorns t hem.
| | 2| |

One who eliminat es ment al wickedness from wit hin t he mind, and cast s out emot ional
at t achment and egot ist ical pride,

comes t o recognize t he All-pervading Soul, and is int uit ively absorbed int o t he Naam.

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he self-willed manmukhs do not find liberat ion; t hey wander
around like lunat ics.

They do not cont emplat e t he Shabad; engrossed in corrupt ion, t hey ut t er only empt y
words. | | 3| |

He Himself is everyt hing; t here is no ot her at all.

I speak j ust as He makes me speak, when He Himself makes me speak.

The Word of t he Gurmukh is God Himself. Through t he Shabad, we merge in Him.

O Nanak, remember t he Naam; serving Him, peace is obt ained. | | 4| | 30| | 63| |


The world is pollut ed wit h t he filt h of egot ism, suffering in pain. This filt h st icks t o
t hem because of t heir love of dualit y.

This filt h of egot ism cannot be washed away, even by t aking cleansing bat hs at
hundreds of sacred shrines.

Performing all sort s of rit uals, people are smeared wit h t wice as much filt h.

This filt h is not removed by st udying. Go ahead, and ask t he wise ones. | | 1| |

O my mind, coming t o t he Sanct uary of t he Guru, you shall become immaculat e and
pure.

The self-willed manmukhs have grown weary of chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, but t heir filt h cannot be removed. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h a pollut ed mind, devot ional service cannot be performed, and t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord, cannot be obt ained.

The filt hy, self-willed manmukhs die in filt h, and t hey depart in disgrace.

By Guru's Grace, t he Lord comes t o abide in t he mind, and t he filt h of egot ism is
dispelled.

Like a lamp lit in t he darkness, t he spirit ual wisdom of t he Guru dispels ignorance.
| | 2| |

"I have done t his, and I will do t hat "-I am an idiot ic fool for saying t his!

I have forgot t en t he Doer of all; I am caught in t he love of dualit y.

There is no pain as great as t he pain of Maya; it drives people t o wander all around
t he world, unt il t hey become exhaust ed.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, peace is found, wit h t he True Name enshrined in t he
heart . | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who meet and merge wit h t he Lord.

This mind is at t uned t o devot ional worship; t hrough t he True Word of Gurbani, it finds
it s own home.

Wit h t he mind so imbued, and t he t ongue imbued as well, sing t he Glorious Praises of
t he True Lord.

O Nanak, never forget t he Naam; immerse yourself in t he True One. | | 4| | 31| | 64| |

Siree Raag, Fourt h Mehl, First House:

Wit hin my mind and body is t he int ense pain of separat ion; how can my Beloved come
t o meet me in my home?

When I see my God, seeing God Himself, my pain is t aken away.

I go and ask my friends, "How can I meet and merge wit h God?"| | 1| |

O my True Guru, wit hout You I have no ot her at all.

I am foolish and ignorant ; I seek Your Sanct uary. Please be Merciful and unit e me
wit h t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Guru is t he Giver of t he Name of t he Lord. God Himself causes us t o meet
Him.

The True Guru underst ands t he Lord God. There is no ot her as Great as t he Guru.

I have come and collapsed in t he Guru's Sanct uary. I n His Kindness, He has unit ed me
wit h God. | | 2| |

No one has found Him by st ubborn-mindedness. All have grown weary of t he effort .
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Thousands of clever ment al t ricks have been t ried, but st ill, t he raw and undisciplined
mind does not absorb t he Color of t he Lord's Love.

By falsehood and decept ion, none have found Him. What ever you plant , you shall eat .
| | 3| |

O God, You are t he Hope of all. All beings are Yours; You are t he Wealt h of all.

O God, none ret urn from You empt y-handed; at Your Door, t he Gurmukhs are praised
and acclaimed.

I n t he t errifying world-ocean of poison, people are drowning-please lift t hem up and
save t hem! This is servant Nanak's humble prayer. | | 4| | 1| | 65| |

Siree Raag, Fourt h Mehl:

Receiving t he Naam, t he mind is sat isfied; wit hout t he Naam, life is cursed.

I f I meet t he Gurmukh, my Spirit ual Friend, he will show me God, t he Treasure of
Excellence.

I am every bit a sacrifice t o one who reveals t o me t he Naam. | | 1| |

O my Beloved, I live by medit at ing on Your Name.

Wit hout Your Name, my life does not even exist . My True Guru has implant ed t he
Naam wit hin me. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Naam is a Priceless Jewel; it is wit h t he Perfect True Guru.

When one is enj oined t o serve t he True Guru, He brings out t his Jewel and best ows
t his enlight enment .

Blessed, and most fort unat e of t he very fort unat e, are t hose who come t o meet t he
Guru. | | 2| |

Those who have not met t he Primal Being, t he True Guru, are most unfort unat e, and
are subj ect t o deat h.

They wander in reincarnat ion over and over again, as t he most disgust ing maggot s in
manure.

Do not meet wit h, or even approach t hose people, whose heart s are filled wit h
horrible anger. | | 3| |

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, is t he Pool of Ambrosial Nect ar. The very fort unat e
ones come t o bat he in it .

The filt h of many incarnat ions is washed away, and t he I mmaculat e Naam is
implant ed wit hin.

Servant Nanak has obt ained t he most exalt ed st at e, lovingly at t uned t o t he True Guru.
| | 4| | 2| | 66| |


I sing His Glories, I describe His Glories, I speak of His Glories, O my mot her.

The Gurmukhs, my spirit ual friends, best ow virt ue. Meet ing wit h my spirit ual friends, I
sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

The Diamond of t he Guru has pierced t he diamond of my mind, which is now dyed in
t he deep crimson color of t he Name. | | 1| |

O my Lord of t he Universe, singing Your Glorious Praises, my mind is sat isfied.

Wit hin me is t he t hirst for t he Lord's Name; may t he Guru, in His Pleasure, grant it t o
me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Let your minds be imbued wit h His Love, O blessed and fort unat e ones. By His
Pleasure, t he Guru best ows His Gift s.

The Guru has lovingly implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me; I am a
sacrifice t o t he True Guru.

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he Name of t he Lord is not found, even t hough people may
perform hundreds of t housands, even millions of rit uals. | | 2| |

Wit hout dest iny, t he True Guru is not found, even t hough He sit s wit hin t he home of
our own inner being, always near and close at hand.

There is ignorance wit hin, and t he pain of doubt , like a separat ing screen.

Wit hout meet ing wit h t he True Guru, no one is t ransformed int o gold. The self-willed
manmukh sinks like iron, while t he boat is very close. | | 3| |

The Boat of t he True Guru is t he Name of t he Lord. How can we climb on board?

One who walks in harmony wit h t he True Guru's Will comes t o sit in t his Boat .

Blessed, blessed are t hose very fort unat e ones, O Nanak, who are unit ed wit h t he
Lord t hrough t he True Guru. | | 4| | 3| | 67| |
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I st and by t he wayside and ask t he Way. I f only someone would show me t he Way t o
God-I would go wit h him.

I follow in t he foot st eps of t hose who enj oy t he Love of my Beloved.

I beg of t hem, I implore t hem; I have such a yearning t o meet God! | | 1| |

O my Siblings of Dest iny, please unit e me in Union wit h my Lord God.

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru, who has shown me t he Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n deep humilit y, I fall at t he Feet of t he Perfect True Guru.

The Guru is t he Honor of t he dishonored. The Guru, t he True Guru, brings approval
and applause.

I am never t ired of praising t he Guru, who unit es me wit h t he Lord God. | | 2| |

Everyone, all over t he world, longs for t he True Guru.

Wit hout t he good fort une of dest iny, t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan is not obt ained.
The unfort unat e ones j ust sit and cry.

All t hings happen according t o t he Will of t he Lord God. No one can erase t he pre-
ordained Writ of Dest iny. | | 3| |

He Himself is t he True Guru; He Himself is t he Lord. He Himself unit es in His Union.

I n His Kindness, He unit es us wit h Himself, as we follow t he Guru, t he True Guru.

Over all t he world, He is t he Life of t he World, O Nanak, like wat er mingled wit h
wat er. | | 4| | 4| | 68| |


The Essence of t he Ambrosial Naam is t he most sublime essence; how can I get t o
t ast e t his essence?

I go and ask t he happy soul-brides, "How did you come t o meet God?"

They are care-free and do not speak; I massage and wash t heir feet . | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, meet wit h your spirit ual friend, and dwell upon t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord.

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, is your Friend, who shall drive out pain and subdue
your ego. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs are t he happy soul-brides; t heir minds are filled wit h kindness.

The Word of t he True Guru is t he Jewel. One who believes in it t ast es t he Sublime
Essence of t he Lord.

Those who part ake of t he Lord's Sublime Essence, t hrough t he Guru's Love, are
known as great and very fort unat e. | | 2| |

This Sublime Essence of t he Lord is in t he forest s, in t he fields and everywhere, but
t he unfort unat e ones do not t ast e it .

Wit hout t he True Guru, it is not obt ained. The self-willed manmukhs cont inue t o cry in
misery.

They do not bow before t he True Guru; t he demon of anger is wit hin t hem. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself, Har, Har, Har, is t he Sublime Essence. The Lord Himself is t he
Essence.

I n His Kindness, He blesses t he Gurmukh wit h it ; t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t his Amrit
t rickles down.

Then, t he body and mind t ot ally blossom fort h and flourish; O Nanak, t he Lord comes
t o dwell wit hin t he mind. | | 4| | 5| | 69| |


The day dawns, and t hen it ends, and t he night passes away.

Man's life is diminishing, but he does not underst and. Each day, t he mouse of deat h is
gnawing away at t he rope of life.

Maya spreads out like sweet molasses; t he self-willed manmukh is st uck like a fly,
rot t ing away. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, God is my Friend and Companion.

Emot ional at t achment t o children and spouse is poison; in t he end, no one will go
along wit h you as your helper. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, some embrace love for t he Lord, and are saved. They
remain det ached and unaffect ed, and t hey find t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.
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They keep deat h const ant ly before t heir eyes; t hey gat her t he Provisions of t he Lord's
Name, and receive honor.

The Gurmukhs are honored in t he Court of t he Lord. The Lord Himself t akes t hem in
His Loving Embrace. | | 2| |

For t he Gurmukhs, t he Way is obvious. At t he Lord's Door, t hey face no obst ruct ions.

They praise t he Lord's Name, t hey keep t he Naam in t heir minds, and t hey remain
at t ached t o t he Love of t he Naam.

The Unst ruck Celest ial Music vibrat es for t hem at t he Lord's Door, and t hey are
honored at t he True Door. | | 3| |

Those Gurmukhs who praise t he Naam are applauded by everyone.

Grant me t heir company, God-I am a beggar; t his is my prayer.

O Nanak, great is t he good fort une of t hose Gurmukhs, who are filled wit h t he Light of
t he Naam wit hin. | | 4| | 33| | 31| | 6| | 70| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, First House:

Why are you so t hrilled by t he sight of your son and your beaut ifully decorat ed wife?

You enj oy t ast y delicacies, you have lot s of fun, and you indulge in endless pleasures.

You give all sort s of commands, and you act so superior.

The Creat or does not come int o t he mind of t he blind, idiot ic, self-willed manmukh.
| | 1| |

O my mind, t he Lord is t he Giver of peace.

By Guru's Grace, He is found. By His Mercy, He is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

People are ent angled in t he enj oyment of fine clot hes, but gold and silver are only
dust .

They acquire beaut iful horses and elephant s, and ornat e carriages of many kinds.

They t hink of not hing else, and t hey forget all t heir relat ives.

They ignore t heir Creat or; wit hout t he Name, t hey are impure. | | 2| |

Gat hering t he wealt h of Maya, you earn an evil reput at ion.

Those whom you work t o please shall pass away along wit h you.

The egot ist ical are engrossed in egot ism, ensnared by t he int ellect of t he mind.

One who is deceived by God Himself, has no posit ion and no honor. | | 3| |

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, has led me t o meet t he One, my only Friend.

The One is t he Saving Grace of His humble servant . Why should t he proud cry out in
ego?

As t he servant of t he Lord wills, so does t he Lord act . At t he Lord's Door, none of his
request s are denied.

Nanak is at t uned t o t he Love of t he Lord, whose Light pervades t he ent ire Universe.
| | 4| | 1| | 71| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl:

Wit h t he mind caught up in playful pleasures, involved in all sort s of amusement s and
sight s t hat st agger t he eyes, people are led ast ray.

The emperors sit t ing on t heir t hrones are consumed by anxiet y. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, peace is found in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

I f t he Supreme Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, writ es such an order, t hen anguish and
anxiet y are erased. | | 1| | Pause| |

There are so many places-I have wandered t hrough t hem all.

The mast ers of wealt h and t he great land-lords have fallen, crying out , "This is mine!
This is mine! "| | 2| |

They issue t heir commands fearlessly, and act in pride.

They subdue all under t heir command, but wit hout t he Name, t hey are reduced t o
dust . | | 3| |

Even t hose who are served by t he 33 million angelic beings, at whose door t he
Siddhas and t he Saadhus st and,

who live in wondrous affluence and rule over mount ains, oceans and vast dominions-O
Nanak, in t he end, all t his vanishes like a dream! | | 4| | 2| | 72| |
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Arising each day, you cherish your body, but you are idiot ic, ignorant and wit hout
underst anding.

You are not conscious of God, and your body shall be cast int o t he wilderness.

Focus your consciousness on t he True Guru; you shall enj oy bliss forever and ever.
| | 1| |

O mort al, you came here t o earn a profit .

What useless act ivit ies are you at t ached t o? Your life-night is coming t o it s end.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The animals and t he birds frolic and play-t hey do not see deat h.

Mankind is also wit h t hem, t rapped in t he net of Maya.

Those who always remember t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are considered t o be
liberat ed. | | 2| |

That dwelling which you will have t o abandon and vacat e-you are at t ached t o it in
your mind.

And t hat place where you must go t o dwell-you have no regard for it at all.

Those who fall at t he Feet of t he Guru are released from t his bondage. | | 3| |

No one else can save you-don't look for anyone else.

I have searched in all four direct ions; I have come t o find His Sanct uary.

O Nanak, t he True King has pulled me out and saved me from drowning! | | 4| | 3| | 73| |


For a brief moment , man is a guest of t he Lord; he t ries t o resolve his affairs.

Engrossed in Maya and sexual desire, t he fool does not underst and.

He arises and depart s wit h regret , and falls int o t he clut ches of t he Messenger of
Deat h. | | 1| |

You are sit t ing on t he collapsing riverbank-are you blind?

I f you are so pre-dest ined, t hen act according t o t he Guru's Teachings. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Reaper does not look upon any as unripe, half-ripe or fully ripe.

Picking up and wielding t heir sickles, t he harvest ers arrive.

When t he landlord gives t he order, t hey cut and measure t he crop. | | 2| |

The first wat ch of t he night passes away in wort hless affairs, and t he second passes in
deep sleep.

I n t he t hird, t hey babble nonsense, and when t he fourt h wat ch comes, t he day of
deat h has arrived.

The t hought of t he One who best ows body and soul never ent ers t he mind. | | 3| |

I am devot ed t o t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; I sacrifice my soul t o
t hem.

Through t hem, underst anding has ent ered my mind, and I have met t he All-knowing
Lord God.

Nanak sees t he Lord always wit h him-t he Lord, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of
heart s. | | 4| | 4| | 74| |


Let me forget everyt hing, but let me not forget t he One Lord.

All my evil pursuit s have been burnt away; t he Guru has blessed me wit h t he Naam,
t he t rue obj ect of life.

Give up all ot her hopes, and rely on t he One Hope.

Those who serve t he True Guru receive a place in t he world hereaft er. | | 1| |

O my mind, praise t he Creat or.

Give up all your clever t ricks, and fall at t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Pain and hunger shall not oppress you, if t he Giver of Peace comes int o your mind.

No undert aking shall fail, when t he True Lord is always in your heart .

No one can kill t hat one unt o whom You, Lord, give Your Hand and prot ect .

Serve t he Guru, t he Giver of Peace; He shall remove and wash off all your fault s. | | 2| |

Your servant begs t o serve t hose who are enj oined t o Your service.
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The opport unit y t o work hard serving t he Saadh Sangat is obt ained, when t he Divine
Lord is pleased.

Everyt hing is in t he Hands of our Lord and Mast er; He Himself is t he Doer of deeds.

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru, who fulfills all hopes and desires. | | 3| |

The One appears t o be my Companion; t he One is my Brot her and Friend.

The element s and t he component s are all made by t he One; t hey are held in t heir
order by t he One.

When t he mind accept s, and is sat isfied wit h t he One, t hen t he consciousness
becomes st eady and st able.

Then, one's food is t he True Name, one's garment s are t he True Name, and one's
Support , O Nanak, is t he True Name. | | 4| | 5| | 75| |


All t hings are received if t he One is obt ained.

The precious gift of t his human life becomes fruit ful when one chant s t he True Word
of t he Shabad.

One who has such dest iny writ t en on his forehead ent ers t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence, t hrough t he Guru. | | 1| |

O my mind, focus your consciousness on t he One.

Wit hout t he One, all ent anglement s are wort hless; emot ional at t achment t o Maya is
t ot ally false. | | 1| | Pause| |

Hundreds of t housands of princely pleasures are enj oyed, if t he True Guru best ows His
Glance of Grace.

I f He best ows t he Name of t he Lord, for even a moment , my mind and body are
cooled and soot hed.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny hold t ight t o t he Feet of t he True Guru.
| | 2| |

Fruit ful is t hat moment , and fruit ful is t hat t ime, when one is in love wit h t he True
Lord.

Suffering and sorrow do not t ouch t hose who have t he Support of t he Name of t he
Lord.

Grasping him by t he arm, t he Guru lift s t hem up and out , and carries t hem across t o
t he ot her side. | | 3| |

Embellished and immaculat e is t hat place where t he Saint s gat her t oget her.

He alone finds shelt er, who has met t he Perfect Guru.
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Nanak builds his house upon t hat sit e where t here is no deat h, no birt h, and no old
age. | | 4| | 6| | 76| |

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Medit at e on Him, O my soul; He is t he Supreme Lord over kings and emperors.

Place t he hopes of your mind in t he One, in whom all have fait h.

Give up all your clever t ricks, and grasp t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name wit h int uit ive peace and poise.

Twent y-four hours a day, medit at e on God. Const ant ly sing t he Glories of t he Lord of
t he Universe. | | 1| | Pause| |

Seek His Shelt er, O my mind; t here is no ot her as Great as He.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, a profound peace is obt ained. Pain and suffering will
not t ouch you at all.

Forever and ever, work for God; He is our True Lord and Mast er. | | 2| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall become absolut ely pure, and
t he noose of deat h shall be cut away.

So offer your prayers t o Him, t he Giver of Peace, t he Dest royer of fear.
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Showing His Mercy, t he Merciful Mast er shall resolve your affairs. | | 3| |

The Lord is said t o be t he Great est of t he Great ; His Kingdom is t he Highest of t he
High.

He has no color or mark; His Value cannot be est imat ed.

Please show Mercy t o Nanak, God, and bless him wit h Your True Name. | | 4| | 7| | 77| |


One who medit at es on t he Naam is at peace; his face is radiant and bright .

Obt aining it from t he Perfect Guru, he is honored all over t he world.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he One True Lord comes t o abide wit hin t he home of t he
self. | | 1| |
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O my mind, medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Naam is your Companion; it shall always be wit h you. I t shall save you in t he
world hereaft er. | | 1| | Pause| |

What good is worldly great ness?

All t he pleasures of Maya are t ast eless and insipid. I n t he end, t hey shall all fade
away.

Perfect ly fulfilled and supremely acclaimed is t he one, in whose heart t he Lord abides.
| | 2| |

Become t he dust of t he Saint s; renounce your selfishness and conceit .

Give up all your schemes and your clever ment al t ricks, and fall at t he Feet of t he
Guru.

He alone receives t he Jewel, upon whose forehead such wondrous dest iny is writ t en.
| | 3| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, it is received only when God Himself best ows it .

People serve t he True Guru only when t he fever of egot ism has been eradicat ed.

Nanak has met t he Guru; all his sufferings have come t o an end. | | 4| | 8| | 78| |


The One is t he Knower of all beings; He alone is our Savior.

The One is t he Support of t he mind; t he One is t he Support of t he breat h of life.

I n His Sanct uary t here is et ernal peace. He is t he Supreme Lord God, t he Creat or.
| | 1| |

O my mind, give up all t hese effort s.

Dwell upon t he Perfect Guru each day, and at t ach yourself t o t he One Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The One is my Brot her, t he One is my Friend. The One is my Mot her and Fat her.

The One is t he Support of t he mind; He has given us body and soul.

May I never forget God from my mind; He holds all in t he Power of His Hands. | | 2| |

The One is wit hin t he home of t he self, and t he One is out side as well. He Himself is in
all places and int erspaces.

Medit at e t went y-four hours a day on t he One who creat ed all beings and creat ures.

At t uned t o t he Love of t he One, t here is no sorrow or suffering. | | 3| |

There is only t he One Supreme Lord God; t here is no ot her at all.

Soul and body all belong t o Him; what ever pleases His Will comes t o pass.

Through t he Perfect Guru, one becomes perfect ; O Nanak, medit at e on t he True One.
| | 4| | 9| | 79| |


Those who focus t heir consciousness on t he True Guru are perfect ly fulfilled and
famous.

Spirit ual wisdom wells up in t he minds of t hose unt o whom t he Lord Himself shows
Mercy.

Those who have such dest iny writ t en upon t heir foreheads obt ain t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e on t he Name of t he One Lord.

The happiness of all happiness shall well up, and in t he Court of t he Lord, you shall be
dressed in robes of honor. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fear of deat h and rebirt h is removed by performing loving devot ional service t o
t he Lord of t he World.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, one becomes immaculat e and pure;
t he Lord Himself t akes care of such a one.

The filt h of birt h and deat h is washed away, and one is uplift ed, beholding t he Blessed
Vision of t he Guru's Darshan. | | 2| |

The Supreme Lord God is pervading all places and int erspaces.

The One is t he Giver of all-t here is no ot her at all.

I n His Sanct uary, one is saved. What ever He wishes, comes t o pass. | | 3| |

Perfect ly fulfilled and famous are t hose, in whose minds t he Supreme Lord God
abides.

Their reput at ion is spot less and pure; t hey are famous all over t he world.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who medit at e on my God. | | 4| | 10| | 80| |

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Meet ing t he True Guru, all my sufferings have ended, and t he Peace of t he Lord has
come t o dwell wit hin my mind.

The Divine Light illuminat es my inner being, and I am lovingly absorbed in t he One.

Meet ing wit h t he Holy Saint , my face is radiant ; I have realized my pre-ordained
dest iny.

I const ant ly sing t he Glories of t he Lord of t he Universe. Through t he True Name, I
have become spot lessly pure. | | 1| |

O my mind, you shall find peace t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Working for t he Perfect Guru, no one goes away empt y-handed. | | 1| | Pause| |
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The desires of t he mind are fulfilled, when t he Treasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord, is obt ained.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, is always wit h you; recognize Him as t he
Creat or.

By Guru's Grace, your face shall be radiant . Chant ing t he Naam, you shall receive t he
benefit s of giving charit y and t aking cleansing bat hs.

Sexual desire, anger and greed are eliminat ed, and all egot ist ical pride is abandoned.
| | 2| |

The Profit of t he Naam is obt ained, and all affairs are brought t o fruit ion.

I n His Mercy, God unit es us wit h Himself, and He blesses us wit h t he Naam.

My comings and goings in reincarnat ion have come t o an end; He Himself has
best owed His Mercy.

I have obt ained my home in t he True Mansion of His Presence, realizing t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad. | | 3| |

His humble devot ees are prot ect ed and saved; He Himself showers His Blessings upon
us.

I n t his world and in t he world hereaft er, radiant are t he faces of t hose who cherish
and enshrine t he Glories of t he True Lord.

Twent y-four hours a day, t hey lovingly dwell upon His Glories; t hey are imbued wit h
His I nfinit e Love.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t he Supreme Lord God, t he Ocean of Peace.
| | 4| | 11| | 81| |


I f we meet t he Perfect True Guru, we obt ain t he Treasure of t he Shabad.

Please grant Your Grace, God, t hat we may medit at e on Your Ambrosial Naam.

The pains of birt h and deat h are t aken away; we are int uit ively cent ered on His
Medit at ion. | | 1| |

O my mind, seek t he Sanct uary of God.

Wit hout t he Lord, t here is no ot her at all. Medit at e on t he One and only Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

His Value cannot be est imat ed; He is t he Vast Ocean of Excellence.

O most fort unat e ones, j oin t he Sangat , t he Blessed Congregat ion; purchase t he True

Serve t he Lord, t he Ocean of Peace, t he Supreme Lord over kings and emperors. | | 2| |

I t ake t he Support of t he Lord's Lot us Feet ; t here is no ot her place of rest for me.

I lean upon You as my Support , O Supreme Lord God. I exist only by Your Power.

O God, You are t he Honor of t he dishonored. I seek t o merge wit h You. | | 3| |

Chant t he Lord's Name and cont emplat e t he Lord of t he World, t went y-four hours a
day.

He preserves our soul, our breat h of life, body and wealt h. By His Grace, He prot ect s
our soul.

O Nanak, all pain has been washed away, by t he Supreme Lord God, t he Forgiver.
| | 4| | 12| | 82| |


I have fallen in love wit h t he True Lord. He does not die, He does not come and go.

I n separat ion, He is not separat ed from us; He is pervading and permeat ing amongst
all.

He is t he Dest royer of t he pain and suffering of t he meek. He bears True Love for His
servant s.

Wondrous is t he Form of t he I mmaculat e One. Through t he Guru, I have met Him, O
my mot her! | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, make God your Friend.

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Cursed is emot ional at t achment and love of Maya; no one is seen t o be at peace.
| | 1| | Pause| |

God is Wise, Giving, Tender-heart ed, Pure, Beaut iful and I nfinit e.

He is our Companion and Helper, Supremely Great , Loft y and Ut t erly I nfinit e.

He is not known as young or old; His Court is St eady and St able.

What ever we seek from Him, we receive. He is t he Support of t he unsupport ed. | | 2| |
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Seeing Him, our evil inclinat ions vanish; mind and body become peaceful and t ranquil.
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Wit h one-point ed mind, medit at e on t he One Lord, and t he doubt s of your mind will
be dispelled.

He is t he Treasure of Excellence, t he Ever-fresh Being. His Gift is Perfect and
Complet e.

Forever and ever, worship and adore Him. Day and night , do not forget Him. | | 3| |

One whose dest iny is so pre-ordained, obt ains t he Lord of t he Universe as his
Companion.

I dedicat e my body, mind, wealt h and all t o Him. I t ot ally sacrifice my soul t o Him.

Seeing and hearing, He is always close at hand. I n each and every heart , God is
pervading.

Even t he ungrat eful ones are cherished by God. O Nanak, He is forever t he Forgiver.
| | 4| | 13| | 83| |


This mind, body and wealt h were given by God, who nat urally adorns us.

He has blessed us wit h all our energy, and infused His I nfinit e Light deep wit hin us.

Forever and ever, medit at e in remembrance on God; keep Him enshrined in your
heart . | | 1| |

O my mind, wit hout t he Lord, t here is no ot her at all.

Remain in God's Sanct uary forever, and no suffering shall afflict you. | | 1| | Pause| |

Jewels, t reasures, pearls, gold and silver-all t hese are j ust dust .

Mot her, fat her, children and relat ives-all relat ions are false.

The self-willed manmukh is an insult ing beast ; he does not acknowledge t he One who
creat ed him. | | 2| |

The Lord is pervading wit hin and beyond, and yet people t hink t hat He is far away.

They are engrossed in clinging desires; wit hin t heir heart s t here is ego and falsehood.

Wit hout devot ion t o t he Naam, crowds of people come and go. | | 3| |

Please preserve Your beings and creat ures, God; O Creat or Lord, please be merciful!

Wit hout God, t here is no saving grace. The Messenger of Deat h is cruel and unfeeling.

O Nanak, may I never forget t he Naam! Please bless me wit h Your Mercy, Lord!
| | 4| | 14| | 84| |


"My body and my wealt h; my ruling power, my beaut iful form and count ry-mine! "

You may have children, a wife and many mist resses; you may enj oy all sort s of
pleasures and fine clot hes.

And yet , if t he Name of t he Lord does not abide wit hin t he heart , none of it has any
use or value. | | 1| |


Always keep t he Company of t he Holy, and focus your consciousness on t he Feet of
t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have such blessed dest iny writ t en on t heir foreheads medit at e on t he
Treasure of t he Naam.

All t heir affairs are brought t o fruit ion, holding ont o t he Guru's Feet .

The diseases of ego and doubt are cast out ; t hey shall not come and go in

Let t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, be your cleansing bat hs at t he sixt y-
eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

Your soul, breat h of life, mind and body shall blossom fort h in lush profusion; t his is
t he t rue purpose of life.
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I n t his world you shall be blessed wit h great ness, and in t he Court of t he Lord you
shall find your place of rest . | | 3| |

God Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act ; everyt hing is in His Hands.

He Himself best ows life and deat h; He is wit h us, wit hin and beyond.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God, t he Mast er of all heart s. | | 4| | 15| | 85| |


The Guru is Merciful; we seek t he Sanct uary of God.

Through t he Teachings of t he True Guru, all worldly ent anglement s are eliminat ed.

The Name of t he Lord is firmly implant ed wit hin my mind; t hrough His Ambrosial
Glance of Grace, I am exalt ed and enrapt ured. | | 1| |

O my mind, serve t he True Guru.

God Himself grant s His Grace; do not forget Him, even for an inst ant . | | Pause| |

Cont inually sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Dest royer of
demerit s.

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, t here is no peace. Having t ried all sort s of ost ent at ious
displays, I have come t o see t his.

I nt uit ively imbued wit h His Praises, one is saved, crossing over t he t errifying world-
ocean. | | 2| |

The merit s of pilgrimages, fast s and hundreds of t housands of t echniques of aust ere
self-discipline are found in t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

From whom are you t rying t o hide your act ions? God sees all;

He is Ever-present . My God is t ot ally pervading all places and int erspaces. | | 3| |

True is His Empire, and True is His Command. True is His Seat of True Aut horit y.

True is t he Creat ive Power which He has creat ed. True is t he world which He has
fashioned.

O Nanak, chant t he True Name; I am forever and ever a sacrifice t o Him.
| | 4| | 16| | 86| |


Make t he effort , and chant t he Lord's Name. O very fort unat e ones, earn t his wealt h.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord, and wash off t he
filt h of count less incarnat ions. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant and medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

Enj oy t he fruit s of your mind's desires; all suffering and sorrow shall depart . | | Pause| |

For His sake, you assumed t his body; see God always wit h you.

God is pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; He sees all wit h His Glance of
Grace. | | 2| |

The mind and body become spot lessly pure, enshrining love for t he True Lord.

One who dwells upon t he Feet of t he Supreme Lord God has t ruly performed all
medit at ions and aust erit ies. | | 3| |

The Ambrosial Name of t he Lord is a Gem, a Jewel, a Pearl.

The essence of int uit ive peace and bliss is obt ained, O servant Nanak, by singing t he
Glories of God. | | 4| | 17| | 87| |


That is t he essence of t he script ures, and t hat is a good omen, by which one comes t o
chant t he Name of t he Lord.

The Guru has given me t he Wealt h of t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord, and I , wit hout
shelt er, have now obt ained Shelt er.

The True Capit al, and t he True Way of Life, comes by chant ing His Glories, t went y-
four hours a day.

Grant ing His Grace, God meet s us, and we no longer die, or come or go in

O my mind, vibrat e and medit at e forever on t he Lord, wit h single-minded love.

He is cont ained deep wit hin each and every heart . He is always wit h you, as your
Helper and Support . | | 1| | Pause| |

How can I measure t he happiness of medit at ing on t he Lord of t he Universe?

Those who t ast e it are sat isfied and fulfilled; t heir souls know t his Sublime Essence.
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I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, God, t he Beloved, t he Forgiver, comes t o dwell wit hin t he
mind.

One who has served his God is t he emperor of kings| | 2| |

This is t he t ime t o speak and sing t he Praise and t he Glory of God, which brings t he
merit of millions of cleansing and purifying bat hs.

The t ongue which chant s t hese Praises is wort hy; t here is no charit y equal t o t his.

Blessing us wit h His Glance of Grace, t he Kind and Compassionat e, All-powerful Lord
comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind and body.

My soul, body and wealt h are His. Forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o Him. | | 3| |

One whom t he Creat or Lord has met and j oined t o Himself shall never again be
separat ed.

The True Creat or Lord breaks t he bonds of His slave.

The doubt er has been put back on t he pat h; his merit s and demerit s have not been
considered.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he One who is t he Support of every heart .
| | 4| | 18| | 88| |


Wit h your t ongue, repeat t he True Name, and your mind and body shall become pure.

Your mot her and fat her and all your relat ions-wit hout Him, t here are none at all.

I f God Himself best ows His Mercy, t hen He is not forgot t en, even for an inst ant . | | 1| |

O my mind, serve t he True One, as long as you have t he breat h of life.

Wit hout t he True One, everyt hing is false; in t he end, all shall perish. | | 1| | Pause| |

My Lord and Mast er is I mmaculat e and Pure; wit hout Him, I cannot even survive.

Wit hin my mind and body, t here is such a great hunger; if only someone would come
and unit e me wit h Him, O my mot her!

I have searched t he four corners of t he world-wit hout our Husband Lord, t here is no
ot her place of rest . | | 2| |

Offer your prayers t o Him, who shall unit e you wit h t he Creat or.

The True Guru is t he Giver of t he Naam; His Treasure is perfect and overflowing.

Forever and ever, praise t he One, who has no end or limit at ion. | | 3| |

Praise God, t he Nurt urer and Cherisher; His Wondrous Ways are unlimit ed.

Forever and ever, worship and adore Him; t his is t he most wonderful wisdom.

O Nanak, God's Flavor is sweet t o t he minds and bodies of t hose who have such
blessed dest iny writ t en on t heir foreheads. | | 4| | 19| | 89| |


Meet wit h t he humble Saint s, O Siblings of Dest iny, and cont emplat e t he True Name.

For t he j ourney of t he soul, gat her t hose supplies which will go wit h you here and
hereaft er.

These are obt ained from t he Perfect Guru, when God best ows His Glance of Grace.

Those unt o whom He is Merciful, receive His Grace. | | 1| |

O my mind, t here is no ot her as great as t he Guru.

I cannot imagine any ot her place. The Guru leads me t o meet t he True Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Those who go t o see t he Guru obt ain all t reasures.

Those whose minds are at t ached t o t he Guru's Feet are very fort unat e, O my mot her.

The Guru is t he Giver, t he Guru is All-powerful. The Guru is All-pervading, cont ained
amongst all.

The Guru is t he Transcendent Lord, t he Supreme Lord God. The Guru lift s up and
saves t hose who are drowning. | | 2| |

How shall I praise t he Guru, t he All-powerful Cause of causes?

Those, upon whose foreheads t he Guru has placed His Hand, remain st eady and
st able.

The Guru has led me t o drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord; He has released me from t he cycle of birt h and deat h.

I serve t he Guru, t he Transcendent Lord, t he Dispeller of fear; my suffering has been
t aken away. | | 3| |
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The True Guru is t he Deep and Profound Ocean of Peace, t he Dest royer of sin.

For t hose who serve t heir Guru, t here is no punishment at t he hands of t he Messenger
of Deat h.

There is none t o compare wit h t he Guru; I have searched and looked t hroughout t he
ent ire universe.

The True Guru has best owed t he Treasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. O
Nanak, t he mind is filled wit h peace. | | 4| | 20| | 90| |


People eat what t hey believe t o be sweet , but it t urns out t o be bit t er in t ast e.

They at t ach t heir affect ions t o brot hers and friends, uselessly engrossed in corrupt ion.
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They vanish wit hout a moment 's delay; wit hout God's Name, t hey are st unned and
amazed. | | 1| |

O my mind, at t ach yourself t o t he service of t he True Guru.

What ever is seen, shall pass away. Abandon t he int ellect ualizat ions of your mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Like t he mad dog running around in all direct ions,

t he greedy person, unaware, consumes everyt hing, edible and non-edible alike.

Engrossed in t he int oxicat ion of sexual desire and anger, people wander t hrough
reincarnat ion over and over again. | | 2| |

Maya has spread out her net , and in it , she has placed t he bait .

The bird of desire is caught , and cannot find any escape, O my mot her.

One who does not know t he Lord who creat ed him, comes and goes in reincarnat ion
over and over again. | | 3| |

By various devices, and in so many ways, t his world is ent iced.

They alone are saved, whom t he All-powerful, I nfinit e Lord prot ect s.

The servant s of t he Lord are saved by t he Love of t he Lord. O Nanak, I am forever a
sacrifice t o t hem. | | 4| | 21| | 91| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, Second House:

The herdsman comes t o t he past ure lands-what good are his ost ent at ious displays
here?

When your allot t ed t ime is up, you must go. Take care of your real heart h and home.
| | 1| |

O mind, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and serve t he True Guru wit h love.

Why do you t ake pride in t rivial mat t ers? | | 1| | Pause| |

Like an overnight guest , you shall arise and depart in t he morning.

Why are you so at t ached t o your household? I t is all like flowers in t he garden. | | 2| |

Why do you say, "Mine, mine"? Look t o God, who has given it t o you.

I t is cert ain t hat you must arise and depart , and leave behind your hundreds of
t housands and millions. | | 3| |

Through 8.4 million incarnat ions you have wandered, t o obt ain t his rare and precious
human life.

O Nanak, remember t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he day of depart ure is drawing
near! | | 4| | 22| | 92| |


As long as t he soul-companion is wit h t he body, it dwells in happiness.

But when t he companion arises and depart s, t hen t he body-bride mingles wit h dust .
| | 1| |

My mind has become det ached from t he world; it longs t o see t he Vision of God's
Darshan.

Blessed is Your Place. | | 1| | Pause| |

As long as t he soul-husband dwells in t he body-house, everyone greet s you wit h
respect .

But when t he soul-husband arises and depart s, t hen no one cares for you at all. | | 2| |

I n t his world of your parent s' home, serve your Husband Lord; in t he world beyond, in
your in-laws' home, you shall dwell in peace.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, be a sincere st udent of proper conduct , and suffering shall
never t ouch you. | | 3| |

Everyone shall go t o t heir Husband Lord. Everyone shall be given t heir ceremonial
send-off aft er t heir marriage.

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O Nanak, blessed are t he happy soul-brides, who are in love wit h t heir Husband Lord.
| | 4| | 23| | 93| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, Sixt h House:

The One Lord is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes, who has creat ed t he creat ion.

Medit at e on t he One, O my mind, who is t he Support of all. | | 1| |

Medit at e wit hin your mind on t he Guru's Feet .

Give up all your clever ment al t ricks, and lovingly at t une yourself t o t he True Word of
t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

Suffering, agony and fear do not cling t o one whose heart is filled wit h t he GurMant ra.

Trying millions of t hings, people have grown weary, but wit hout t he Guru, none have
been saved. | | 2| |

Gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan, t he mind is comfort ed and all
sins depart .

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who fall at t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 3| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he True Name of t he Lord comes t o
dwell in t he mind.

Very fort unat e are t hose, O Nanak, whose minds are filled wit h t his love. | | 4| | 24| | 94| |


Gat her in t he Wealt h of t he Lord, worship t he True Guru, and give up all your corrupt
ways.

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord who creat ed and adorned you, and you shall be
saved. | | 1| |

O mind, chant t he Name of t he One, t he Unique and I nfinit e Lord.

He gave you t he praanaa, t he breat h of life, and your mind and body. He is t he
Support of t he heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

The world is drunk, engrossed in sexual desire, anger and egot ism.

Seek t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s, and fall at t heir feet ; your suffering and darkness
shall be removed. | | 2| |

Pract ice t rut h, cont ent ment and kindness; t his is t he most excellent way of life.

One who is so blessed by t he Formless Lord God renounces selfishness, and becomes
t he dust of all. | | 3| |

All t hat is seen is You, Lord, t he expansion of t he expanse.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has removed my doubt s; I recognize God in all. | | 4| | 25| | 95| |


The whole world is engrossed in bad deeds and good deeds.

God's devot ee is above bot h, but t hose who underst and t his are very rare. | | 1| |

Our Lord and Mast er is all-pervading everywhere.

What should I say, and what should I hear? O my Lord and Mast er, You are Great , All-
powerful and All-knowing. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who is influenced by praise and blame is not God's servant .

One who sees t he essence of realit y wit h impart ial vision, O Saint s, is very rare-one
among millions. | | 2| |

People t alk on and on about Him; t hey consider t his t o be praise of God.

But rare indeed is t he Gurmukh, who is above t his mere t alk. | | 3| |

He is not concerned wit h deliverance or bondage.

Nanak has obt ained t he gift of t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 26| | 96| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, Sevent h House:

Relying on Your Mercy, Dear Lord, I have indulged in sensual pleasures.

Like a foolish child, I have made mist akes. O Lord, You are my Fat her and Mot her.
| | 1| |

I t is easy t o speak and t alk,

but it is difficult t o accept Your Will. | | 1| | Pause| |

I st and t all; You are my St rengt h. I know t hat You are mine.

I nside of all, and out side of all, You are our Self-sufficient Fat her. | | 2| |

O Fat her, I do not know-how can I know Your Way?

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He frees us from bondage, O Saint s, and saves us from possessiveness. | | 3| |

Becoming Merciful, my Lord and Mast er has ended my comings and goings in
reincarnat ion.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, Nanak has recognized t he Supreme Lord God. | | 4| | 27| | 97| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, First House:

Meet ing wit h t he humble beings, O Siblings of Dest iny, t he Messenger of Deat h is
conquered.

The True Lord and Mast er has come t o dwell wit hin my mind; my Lord and Mast er has
become Merciful.

Meet ing wit h t he Perfect True Guru, all my worldly ent anglement s have ended. | | 1| |

O my True Guru, I am a sacrifice t o You.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. By t he Pleasure of Your Will,
You have blessed me wit h t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have served You wit h love are t ruly wise.

Those who have t he Treasure of t he Naam wit hin emancipat e ot hers as well as
t hemselves.

There is no ot her Giver as great as t he Guru, who has given t he gift of t he soul. | | 2| |

Blessed and acclaimed is t he coming of t hose who have met t he Guru wit h loving
fait h.

At t uned t o t he True One, you shall obt ain a place of honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

Great ness is in t he Hands of t he Creat or; it is obt ained by pre-ordained dest iny. | | 3| |

True is t he Creat or, True is t he Doer. True is our Lord and Mast er, and True is His
Support .

So speak t he Truest of t he True. Through t he True One, an int uit ive and discerning
mind is obt ained.

Nanak lives by chant ing and medit at ing on t he One, who is pervading wit hin and
cont ained amongst all. | | 4| | 28| | 98| |


Worship t he Guru, t he Transcendent Lord, wit h your mind and body at t uned t o love.

The True Guru is t he Giver of t he soul; He gives Support t o all.

Act according t o t he I nst ruct ions of t he True Guru; t his is t he t rue philosophy.

Wit hout being at t uned t o t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, all at t achment
t o Maya is j ust dust . | | 1| |

O my friend, reflect upon t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har

. I n t he Saadh Sangat , He dwells wit hin t he mind, and one's works are brought t o
perfect fruit ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru is All-powerful, t he Guru is I nfinit e. By great good fort une, t he Blessed
Vision of His Darshan is obt ained.

The Guru is I mpercept ible, I mmaculat e and Pure. There is no ot her as great as t he
Guru.

The Guru is t he Creat or, t he Guru is t he Doer. The Gurmukh obt ains t rue glory.

Not hing is beyond t he Guru; what ever He wishes comes t o pass. | | 2| |

The Guru is t he Sacred Shrine of Pilgrimage, t he Guru is t he Wish-fulfilling Elysian
Tree.

The Guru is t he Fulfiller of t he desires of t he mind. The Guru is t he Giver of t he Name
of t he Lord, by which all t he world is saved.

The Guru is All-powerful, t he Guru is Formless; t he Guru is Loft y, I naccessible and
I nfinit e.

The Praise of t he Guru is so sublime-what can any speaker say? | | 3| |

All t he rewards which t he mind desires are wit h t he True Guru.

One whose dest iny is so pre-ordained, obt ains t he Wealt h of t he True Name.

Ent ering t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru, you shall never die again.

Nanak: may I never forget You, Lord. This soul, body and breat h are Yours.
| | 4| | 29| | 99| |


O Saint s, O Siblings of Dest iny, list en: release comes only t hrough t he True Name.

Worship t he Feet of t he Guru. Let t he Name of t he Lord be your sacred shrine of
pilgrimage.

Hereaft er, you shall be honored in t he Court of t he Lord; t here, even t he homeless
find a home. | | 1| |

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O Siblings of Dest iny, service t o t he True Guru alone is True.

When t he True Guru is pleased, we obt ain t he Perfect , Unseen, Unknowable Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru, who has best owed t he True Name.

Night and day, I praise t he True One; I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True One.

True is t he food, and t rue are t he clot hes, of t hose who chant t he True Name of t he
True One. | | 2| |

Wit h each breat h and morsel of food, do not forget t he Guru, t he Embodiment of
Fulfillment .

None is seen t o be as great as t he Guru. Medit at e on Him t went y-four hours a day.

As He cast s His Glance of Grace, we obt ain t he True Name, t he Treasure of
Excellence. | | 3| |

The Guru and t he Transcendent Lord are one and t he same, pervading and
permeat ing amongst all.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny, medit at e on t he Naam.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Guru, who does not die, or come and go in
reincarnat ion. | | 4| | 30| | 100| |


Siree Raag, First Mehl, First House, Asht apadees:

I speak and chant His Praises, vibrat ing t he inst rument of my mind. The more I know
Him, t he more I vibrat e it .

The One, unt o whom we vibrat e and sing-how great is He, and where is His Place?

Those who speak of Him and praise Him-t hey all cont inue speaking of Him wit h love.
| | 1| |

O Baba, t he Lord Allah is I naccessible and I nfinit e.

Sacred is His Name, and Sacred is His Place. He is t he True Cherisher. | | 1| | Pause| |

The ext ent of Your Command cannot be seen; no one knows how t o writ e it .

Even if a hundred poet s met t oget her, t hey could not describe even a t iny bit of it .

No one has found Your Value; t hey all merely writ e what t hey have heard again and
again. | | 2| |

The Pirs, t he Prophet s, t he spirit ual t eachers, t he fait hful, t he innocent s and t he
mart yrs,

t he Shaikhs, t he myst ics, t he Qazis, t he Mullahs and t he Dervishes at His Door

-t hey are blessed all t he more as t hey cont inue reading t heir prayers in praise t o Him.
| | 3| |

He seeks no advice when He builds; He seeks no advice when He dest roys. He seeks
no advice while giving or t aking.

He alone knows His Creat ive Power; He Himself does all deeds.

He beholds all in His Vision. He gives t o t hose wit h whom He is pleased. | | 4| |

His Place and His Name are not known, no one knows how great is His Name.

How great is t hat place where my Sovereign Lord dwells?

No one can reach it ; whom shall I go and ask? | | 5| |

One class of people does not like t he ot her, when one has been made great .

Great ness is only in His Great Hands; He gives t o t hose wit h whom He is pleased.

By t he Hukam of His Command, He Himself regenerat es, wit hout a moment 's delay.
| | 6| |

Everyone cries out , "More! More! ", wit h t he idea of receiving.

How great should we call t he Giver? His Gift s are beyond est imat ion.

O Nanak, t here is no deficiency; Your St orehouses are filled t o overflowing, age aft er
age. | | 7| | 1| |

First Mehl:

All are brides of t he Husband Lord; all decorat e t hemselves for Him.
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But when t he t ime comes t o set t le t heir account s, t heir red robes are corrupt .

His Love is not obt ained t hrough hypocrisy. Her false coverings bring only ruin. | | 1| |

I n t his way, t he Dear Husband Lord ravishes and enj oys His bride.

The happy soul-bride is pleasing t o You, Lord; by Your Grace, You adorn her.
| | 1| | Pause| |

She is decorat ed wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; her mind and body belong t o
her Husband Lord.

Wit h her palms pressed t oget her, she st ands, wait ing on Him, and offers her True
prayers t o Him.

Dyed in t he deep crimson of t he Love of her Darling Lord, she dwells in t he Fear of t he
True One. I mbued wit h His Love, she is dyed in t he color of His Love. | | 2| |
!
She is said t o be t he hand-maiden of her Beloved Lord; His sweet heart surrenders t o
His Name.

True Love is never broken; she is unit ed in Union wit h t he True One.

At t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, her mind is pierced t hrough. I am forever a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 3| |

That bride, who is absorbed int o t he True Guru, shall never become a widow.

Her Husband Lord is Beaut iful; His Body is forever fresh and new. The True One does
not die, and shall not go.

He cont inually enj oys His happy soul-bride; He cast s His Gracious Glance of Trut h
upon her, and she abides in His Will. | | 4| |

The bride braids her hair wit h Trut h; her clot hes are decorat ed wit h His Love.

Like t he essence of sandalwood, He permeat es her consciousness, and t he Temple of
t he Tent h Gat e is opened.

The lamp of t he Shabad is lit , and t he Name of t he Lord is her necklace. | | 5| |

She is t he most beaut iful among women; upon her forehead she wears t he Jewel of
t he Lord's Love.

Her glory and her wisdom are magnificent ; her love for t he I nfinit e Lord is True.

Ot her t han her Beloved Lord, she knows no man. She enshrines love for t he True
Guru. | | 6| |

Asleep in t he darkness of t he night , how shall she pass her life-night wit hout her
Husband?

Her limbs shall burn, her body shall burn, and her mind and wealt h shall burn as well.

When t he Husband does not enj oy His bride, t hen her yout h passes away in vain.
| | 7| |

The Husband is on t he Bed, but t he bride is asleep, and so she does not come t o
know Him.

While I am asleep, my Husband Lord is awake. Where can I go for advice?

The True Guru has led me t o meet Him, and now I dwell in t he Fear of God. O Nanak,
His Love is always wit h me. | | 8| | 2| |


O Lord, You are Your Own Glorious Praise. You Yourself speak it ; You Yourself hear it
and cont emplat e it .

You Yourself are t he Jewel, and You are t he Appraiser. You Yourself are of I nfinit e
Value.

O True Lord, You are Honor and Glory; You Yourself are t he Giver. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, You are t he Creat or and t he Cause.

I f it is Your Will, please save and prot ect me; please bless me wit h t he lifest yle of t he
Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

You Yourself are t he flawless diamond; You Yourself are t he deep crimson color.

You Yourself are t he perfect pearl; You Yourself are t he devot ee and t he priest .

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, You are praised. I n each and every heart ,
t he Unseen is seen. | | 2| |

You Yourself are t he ocean and t he boat . You Yourself are t his shore, and t he one
beyond.

O All-knowing Lord, You are t he True Way. The Shabad is t he Navigat or t o ferry us
across.

One who does not fear God shall live in fear; wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch
darkness. | | 3| |

The Creat or alone is seen t o be Et ernal; all ot hers come and go.

Only You, Lord, are I mmaculat e and Pure. All ot hers are bound up in worldly pursuit s.

Those who are prot ect ed by t he Guru are saved. They are lovingly at t uned t o t he True
Lord. | | 4| |
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Through t he Shabad, t hey recognize t he Dear Lord; t hrough t he Guru's Word, t hey are
at t uned t o Trut h.

Filt h does not st ick t o t he body of one who has secured a dwelling in his True Home.

When t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, we obt ain t he True Name. Wit hout t he
Name, who are our relat ives? | | 5| |

Those who have realized t he Trut h are at peace t hroughout t he four ages.

Subduing t heir egot ism and desires, t hey keep t he True Name enshrined in t heir
heart s.

I n t his world, t he only real profit is t he Name of t he One Lord; it is earned by
cont emplat ing t he Guru. | | 6| |

Loading t he Merchandise of t he True Name, you shall gat her in your profit s forever
wit h t he Capit al of Trut h.

I n t he Court of t he True One, you shall sit in t rut hful devot ion and prayer.

Your account shall be set t led wit h honor, in t he Radiant Light of t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 7| |

The Lord is said t o be t he Highest of t he High; no one can perceive Him.

Wherever I look, I see only You. The True Guru has inspired me t o see You.

The Divine Light wit hin is revealed, O Nanak, t hrough t his int uit ive underst anding.
| | 8| | 3| |


The fish did not not ice t he net in t he deep and salt y sea.

I t was so clever and beaut iful, but why was it so confident ?

By it s act ions it was caught , and now deat h cannot be t urned away from it s head.
| | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, j ust like t his, see deat h hovering over your own heads!

People are j ust like t his fish; unaware, t he noose of deat h descends upon t hem.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The whole world is bound by deat h; wit hout t he Guru, deat h cannot be avoided.

Those who are at t uned t o Trut h are saved; t hey renounce dualit y and corrupt ion.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who are found t o be Trut hful in t he True Court . | | 2| |

Think of t he hawk preying on t he birds, and t he net in t he hands of t he hunt er.

Those who are prot ect ed by t he Guru are saved; t he ot hers are caught by t he bait .

Wit hout t he Name, t hey are picked up and t hrown away; t hey have no friends or
companions. | | 3| |

God is said t o be t he Truest of t he True; His Place is t he Truest of t he True.

Those who obey t he True One-t heir minds abide in t rue medit at ion.

Those who become Gurmukh, and obt ain spirit ual wisdom-t heir minds and mout hs are
known t o be pure. | | 4| |

Offer your most sincere prayers t o t he True Guru, so t hat He may unit e you wit h your
Best Friend.

Meet ing your Best Friend, you shall find peace; t he Messenger of Deat h shall t ake
poison and die.
!
I dwell deep wit hin t he Name; t he Name has come t o dwell wit hin my mind. | | 5| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch darkness; wit hout t he Shabad, underst anding is
not obt ained.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, you shall be enlight ened; remain absorbed in t he Love
of t he True Lord.

Deat h does not go t here; your light shall merge wit h t he Light . | | 6| |

You are my Best Friend; You are All-knowing. You are t he One who unit es us wit h
Yourself.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, we praise You; You have no end or
limit at ion.

Deat h does not reach t hat place, where t he I nfinit e Word of t he Guru's Shabad
resounds. | | 7| |

By t he Hukam of His Command, all are creat ed. By His Command, act ions are
performed.

By His Command, all are subj ect t o deat h; by His Command, t hey merge in Trut h.

O Nanak, what ever pleases His Will comes t o pass. Not hing is in t he hands of t hese
beings. | | 8| | 4| |


I f t he mind is pollut ed, t hen t he body is pollut ed, and t he t ongue is pollut ed as well.
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Wit h false mout hs, people speak falsehood. How can t hey be made pure?
!
Wit hout t he Holy Wat er of t he Shabad, t hey are not cleansed. From t he True One
alone comes Trut h. | | 1| |

O soul-bride, wit hout virt ue, what happiness can t here be?

The Husband Lord enj oys her wit h pleasure and delight ; she is at peace in t he love of
t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
When t he Husband goes away, t he bride suffers in t he pain of separat ion,

like t he fish in shallow wat er, crying for mercy.

As it pleases t he Will of t he Husband Lord, peace is obt ained, when He Himself cast s
His Glance of Grace. | | 2| |

Praise your Husband Lord, t oget her wit h your bridesmaids and friends.

The body is beaut ified, and t he mind is fascinat ed. I mbued wit h His Love, we are
enrapt ured.

Adorned wit h t he Shabad, t he beaut iful bride enj oys her Husband wit h virt ue. | | 3| |

The soul-bride is of no use at all, if she is evil and wit hout virt ue.

She does not find peace in t his world or t he next ; she burns in falsehood and
corrupt ion.

Coming and going are very difficult for t hat bride who is abandoned and forgot t en by
her Husband Lord. | | 4| |

The beaut iful soul-bride of t he Husband Lord-by what sensual pleasures has she been
doomed?

She is of no use t o her Husband if she babbles in useless argument s.

At t he Door of His Home, she finds no shelt er; she is discarded for seeking ot her
pleasures. | | 5| |

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, read t heir books, but t hey do not underst and t he
real meaning.

They give inst ruct ions t o ot hers, and t hen walk away, but t hey deal in Maya
t hemselves.

Speaking falsehood, t hey wander around t he world, while t hose who remain t rue t o
t he Shabad are excellent and exalt ed. | | 6| |

There are so many Pandit s and ast rologers who ponder over t he Vedas.

They glorify t heir disput es and argument s, and in t hese cont roversies t hey cont inue
coming and going.

Wit hout t he Guru, t hey are not released from t heir karma, alt hough t hey speak and
list en and preach and explain. | | 7| |

They all call t hemselves virt uous, but I have no virt ue at all.

Wit h t he Lord as her Husband, t he soul-bride is happy; I , t oo, love t hat God.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Shabad, union is obt ained; t here is no more separat ion. | | 8| | 5| |


You may chant and medit at e, pract ice aust erit ies and self-rest raint , and dwell at
sacred shrines of pilgrimage;

you may give donat ions t o charit y, and perform good deeds, but wit hout t he True
One, what is t he use of it all?

As you plant , so shall you harvest . Wit hout virt ue, t his human life passes away in vain.
| | 1| |

O young bride, be a slave t o virt ue, and you shall find peace.

Renouncing wrongful act ions, following t he Guru's Teachings, you shall be absorbed
int o t he Perfect One. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout capit al, t he t rader looks around in all four direct ions.

He does not underst and his own origins; t he merchandise remains wit hin t he door of
his own house.

Wit hout t his commodit y, t here is great pain. The false are ruined by falsehood. | | 2| |

One who cont emplat es and appraises t his Jewel day and night reaps new profit s.

He finds t he merchandise wit hin his own home, and depart s aft er arranging his affairs.

So t rade wit h t he t rue t raders, and as Gurmukh, cont emplat e God. | | 3| |
!
I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, He is found, if t he Unit er unit es us.

One whose heart is filled wit h His I nfinit e Light meet s wit h Him, and shall never again
be separat ed from Him.

True is his posit ion; he abides in Trut h, wit h love and affect ion for t he True One. | | 4| |

One who underst ands himself finds t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence wit hin his own
home.

I mbued wit h t he True Lord, Trut h is gat hered in.
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God is known t hroughout t he t hree worlds. True is t he Name of t he True One. | | 5| |

The wife who knows t hat her Husband Lord is always wit h her is very beaut iful.

The soul-bride is called t o t he Mansion of t he His Presence, and her Husband Lord
ravishes her wit h love.

The happy soul-bride is t rue and good; she is fascinat ed by t he Glories of her Husband
Lord. | | 6| |

Wandering around and making mist akes, I climb t he plat eau; having climbed t he
plat eau, I go up t he mount ain.

But now I have lost my way, and I am wandering around in t he forest ; wit hout t he
Guru, I do not underst and.

I f I wander around forget t ing God's Name, I shall cont inue coming and going in
reincarnat ion, over and over again. | | 7| |

Go and ask t he t ravellers, how t o walk on t he Pat h as His slave.

They know t he Lord t o be t heir King, and at t he Door t o His Home, t heir way is not
blocked.

O Nanak, t he One is pervading everywhere; t here is no ot her at all. | | 8| | 6| |


Through t he Guru, t he Pure One is known, and t he human body becomes pure as
well.

The Pure, True Lord abides wit hin t he mind; He knows t he pain of our heart s.

Wit h int uit ive ease, a great peace is found, and t he arrow of deat h shall not st rike
you. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, filt h is washed away by bat hing in t he Pure Wat er of t he Name.

You alone are Perfect ly Pure, O True Lord; all ot her places are filled wit h filt h.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Temple of t he Lord is beaut iful; it was made by t he Creat or Lord.

The sun and t he moon are lamps of incomparably beaut iful light . Throughout t he
t hree worlds, t he I nfinit e Light is pervading.

I n t he shops of t he cit y of t he body, in t he fort resses and in t he hut s, t he True
Merchandise is t raded. | | 2| |

The oint ment of spirit ual wisdom is t he dest royer of fear; t hrough love, t he Pure One
is seen.

The myst eries of t he seen and t he unseen are all known, if t he mind is kept cent ered
and balanced.

I f one finds such a True Guru, t he Lord is met wit h int uit ive ease. | | 3| |

He draws us t o His Touchst one, t o t est our love and consciousness.

The count erfeit have no place t here, but t he genuine are placed in His Treasury.

Let your hopes and anxiet ies depart ; t hus pollut ion is washed away. | | 4| |

Everyone begs for happiness; no one asks for suffering.

But in t he wake of happiness, t here comes great suffering. The self-willed manmukhs
do not underst and t his.

Those who see pain and pleasure as one and t he same find peace; t hey are pierced
t hrough by t he Shabad. | | 5| |

The Vedas proclaim, and t he words of Vyaasa t ell us,

t hat t he silent sages, t he servant s of t he Lord, and t hose who pract ice a life of
spirit ual discipline are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Treasure of Excellence.

Those who are at t uned t o t he True Name win t he game of life; I am forever a sacrifice
t o t hem. | | 6| |

Those who do not have t he Naam in t heir mout hs are filled wit h pollut ion; t hey are
filt hy t hroughout t he four ages.

Wit hout loving devot ion t o God, t heir faces are blackened, and t heir honor is lost .

Those who have forgot t en t he Naam are plundered by evil; t hey weep and wail in
dismay. | | 7| |

I searched and searched, and found God. I n t he Fear of God, I have been unit ed in
His Union.

Through self-realizat ion, people dwell wit hin t he home of t heir inner being; egot ism
and desire depart .

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Name of t he Lord are immaculat e and radiant .
| | 8| | 7| |


List en, O deluded and dement ed mind: hold t ight t o t he Guru's Feet .

Chant and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; deat h will be afraid of you,
and suffering shall depart .

The desert ed wife suffers t errible pain. How can her Husband Lord remain wit h her
forever? | | 1| |
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O Siblings of Dest iny, I have no ot her place t o go.

The Guru has given me t he Treasure of t he Wealt h of t he Naam; I am a sacrifice t o
Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru's Teachings bring honor. Blessed is He-may I meet and be wit h Him!

Wit hout Him, I cannot live, even for a moment . Wit hout His Name, I die.

I am blind-may I never forget t he Naam! Under His Prot ect ion, I shall reach my t rue
home. | | 2| |

Those chaylaas, t hose devot ees, whose spirit ual t eacher is blind, shall not find t heir
place of rest .

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he Name is not obt ained. Wit hout t he Name, what is t he use
of it all?

People come and go, regret t ing and repent ing, like crows in a desert ed house. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he Name, t he body suffers in pain; it crumbles like a wall of sand.

As long as Trut h does not ent er int o t he consciousness, t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence is not found.

At t uned t o t he Shabad, we ent er our home, and obt ain t he Et ernal St at e of Nirvaanaa.
| | 4| |

I ask my Guru for His Advice, and I follow t he Guru's Advice.

Wit h t he Shabads of Praise abiding in t he mind, t he pain of egot ism is burnt away.

We are int uit ively unit ed wit h Him, and we meet t he Truest of t he True. | | 5| |

Those who are at t uned t o t he Shabad are spot less and pure; t hey renounce sexual
desire, anger, selfishness and conceit .

They sing t he Praises of t he Naam, forever and ever; t hey keep t he Lord enshrined
wit hin t heir heart s.

How could we ever forget Him from our minds? He is t he Support of all beings. | | 6| |

One who dies in t he Shabad is beyond deat h, and shall never die again.

Through t he Shabad, we find Him, and embrace love for t he Name of t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t he world is deceived; it dies and is reborn, over and over again.
| | 7| |

All praise t hemselves, and call t hemselves t he great est of t he great .

Wit hout t he Guru, one's self cannot be known. By merely speaking and list ening, what
is accomplished?

O Nanak, one who realizes t he Shabad does not act in egot ism. | | 8| | 8| |


Wit hout her Husband, t he soul-bride's yout h and ornament s are useless and wret ched.

She does not enj oy t he pleasure of His Bed; wit hout her Husband, her ornament s are
absurd.

The discarded bride suffers t errible pain; her Husband does not come t o t he bed of
her home. | | 1| |

O mind, medit at e on t he Lord, and find peace.

Wit hout t he Guru, love is not found. Unit ed wit h t he Shabad, happiness is found.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Serving t he Guru, she finds peace, and her Husband Lord adorns her wit h int uit ive
wisdom.

Truly, she enj oys t he Bed of her Husband, t hrough her deep love and affect ion.

As Gurmukh, she comes t o know Him. Meet ing wit h t he Guru, she maint ains a
virt uous lifest yle. | | 2| |

Through Trut h, meet your Husband Lord, O soul-bride. Enchant ed by your Husband,
enshrine love for Him.

Your mind and body shall blossom fort h in Trut h. The value of t his cannot be
described.

The soul-bride finds her Husband Lord in t he home of her own being; she is purified
by t he True Name. | | 3| |

I f t he mind wit hin t he mind dies, t hen t he Husband ravishes and enj oys His bride.

They are woven int o one t ext ure, like pearls on a necklace around t he neck.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, peace wells up; t he Gurmukhs t ake t he Support of t he
Naam. | | 4| |

I n an inst ant , one is born, and in an inst ant , one dies. I n an inst ant one comes, and in
an inst ant one goes.

One who recognizes t he Shabad merges int o it , and is not afflict ed by deat h.
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Our Lord and Mast er is Unweighable; He cannot be weighed. He cannot be found
merely by t alking. | | 5| |

The merchant s and t he t raders have come; t heir profit s are pre-ordained.

Those who pract ice Trut h reap t he profit s, abiding in t he Will of God.

Wit h t he Merchandise of Trut h, t hey meet t he Guru, who does not have a t race of
greed. | | 6| |
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As Gurmukh, t hey are weighed and measured, in t he balance and t he scales of Trut h.

The ent icement s of hope and desire are quiet ed by t he Guru, whose Word is True.

He Himself weighs wit h t he scale; perfect is t he weighing of t he Perfect One. | | 7| |

No one is saved by mere t alk and speech, nor by reading loads of books.

The body does not obt ain purit y wit hout loving devot ion t o t he Lord.

O Nanak, never forget t he Naam; t he Guru shall unit e us wit h t he Creat or. | | 8| | 9| |


Meet ing t he Perfect True Guru, we find t he j ewel of medit at ive reflect ion.

Surrendering our minds t o our Guru, we find universal love.

We find t he wealt h of liberat ion, and our demerit s are erased. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, wit hout t he Guru, t here is no spirit ual wisdom.

Go and ask Brahma, Naarad and Vyaas, t he writ er of t he Vedas. | | 1| | Pause| |

Know t hat from t he vibrat ion of t he Word, we obt ain spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion.
Through it , we speak t he Unspoken.

He is t he fruit -bearing Tree, luxuriant ly green wit h abundant shade.

The rubies, j ewels and emeralds are in t he Guru's Treasury. | | 2| |

From t he Guru's Treasury, we receive t he Love of t he I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord.

We gat her in t he True Merchandise, t hrough t he Perfect Grace of t he I nfinit e.

The True Guru is t he Giver of peace, t he Dispeller of pain, t he Dest royer of demons.
| | 3| |

The t errifying world-ocean is difficult and dreadful; t here is no shore on t his side or
t he one beyond.

There is no boat , no raft , no oars and no boat man.

The True Guru is t he only boat on t his t errifying ocean. His Glance of Grace carries us
across. | | 4| |

I f I forget my Beloved, even for an inst ant , suffering overt akes me and peace depart s.

Let t hat t ongue be burnt in flames, which does not chant t he Naam wit h love.

When t he pit cher of t he body burst s, t here is t errible pain; t hose who are caught by
t he Minist er of Deat h regret and repent . | | 5| |

Crying out , "Mine! Mine! ", t hey have depart ed, but t heir bodies, t heir wealt h, and t heir
wives did not go wit h t hem.

Wit hout t he Name, wealt h is useless; deceived by wealt h, t hey have lost t heir way.

So serve t he True Lord; become Gurmukh, and speak t he Unspoken. | | 6| |

Coming and going, people wander t hrough reincarnat ion; t hey act according t o t heir
past act ions.

How can one's pre-ordained dest iny be erased? I t is writ t en in accordance wit h t he
Lord's Will.

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, no one can be saved. Through t he Guru's Teachings,
we are unit ed in His Union. | | 7| |

Wit hout Him, I have no one t o call my own. My soul and my breat h of life belong t o
Him.

May my egot ism and possessiveness be burnt t o ashes, and my greed and egot ist ical
pride consigned t o t he fire.

O Nanak, cont emplat ing t he Shabad, t he Treasure of Excellence is obt ained. | | 8| | 10| |


O mind, love t he Lord, as t he lot us loves t he wat er.

Tossed about by t he waves, it st ill blossoms wit h love.

I n t he wat er, t he creat ures are creat ed; out side of t he wat er t hey die. | | 1| |
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O mind, how can you be saved wit hout love?

God permeat es t he inner beings of t he Gurmukhs. They are blessed wit h t he t reasure
of devot ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

O mind, love t he Lord, as t he fish loves t he wat er.
!
The more t he wat er, t he more t he happiness, and t he great er t he peace of mind and
body.

Wit hout wat er, she cannot live, even for an inst ant . God knows t he suffering of her
mind. | | 2| |

O mind, love t he Lord, as t he song-bird loves t he rain.

The pools are overflowing wit h wat er, and t he land is luxuriant ly green, but what are
t hey t o her, if t hat single drop of rain does not fall int o her mout h?

By His Grace, she receives it ; ot herwise, because of her past act ions, she gives her
head. | | 3| |

O mind, love t he Lord, as t he wat er loves t he milk.

The wat er, added t o t he milk, it self bears t he heat , and prevent s t he milk from
burning.

God unit es t he separat ed ones wit h Himself again, and blesses t hem wit h t rue
great ness. | | 4| |

O mind, love t he Lord, as t he chakvee duck loves t he sun.

She does not sleep, for an inst ant or a moment ; t he sun is so far away, but she t hinks
t hat it is near.

Underst anding does not come t o t he self-willed manmukh. But t o t he Gurmukh, t he
Lord is always close. | | 5| |

The self-willed manmukhs make t heir calculat ions and plans, but only t he act ions of
t he Creat or come t o pass.

His Value cannot be est imat ed, even t hough everyone may wish t o do so.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, it is revealed. Meet ing wit h t he True One, peace is
found. | | 6| |

True love shall not be broken, if t he True Guru is met .

Obt aining t he wealt h of spirit ual wisdom, t he underst anding of t he t hree worlds is
acquired.

So become a cust omer of merit , and do not forget t he I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord. | | 7| |

Those birds which peck at t he shore of t he pool have played and have depart ed.

I n a moment , in an inst ant , we t oo must depart . Our play is only for t oday or
t omorrow.

But t hose whom You unit e, Lord, are unit ed wit h You; t hey obt ain a seat in t he Arena
of Trut h. | | 8| |

Wit hout t he Guru, love does not well up, and t he filt h of egot ism does not depart .

One who recognizes wit hin himself t hat , "He is me", and who is pierced t hrough by
t he Shabad, is sat isfied.

When one becomes Gurmukh and realizes his own self, what more is t here left t o do
or have done? | | 9| |

Why speak of union t o t hose who are already unit ed wit h t he Lord? Receiving t he
Shabad, t hey are sat isfied.

The self-willed manmukhs do not underst and; separat ed from Him, t hey endure
beat ings.

O Nanak, t here is only t he one door t o His Home; t here is no ot her place at all.
| | 10| | 11| |


The self-willed manmukhs wander around, deluded and deceived. They find no place
of rest .

Wit hout t he Guru, no one is shown t he Way. Like t he blind, t hey cont inue coming and
going.

Having lost t he t reasure of spirit ual wisdom, t hey depart , defrauded and plundered.
| | 1| |

O Baba, Maya deceives wit h it s illusion.

Deceived by doubt , t he discarded bride is not received int o t he Lap of her Beloved.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The deceived bride wanders around in foreign lands; she leaves, and abandons her
own home.

Deceived, she climbs t he plat eaus and mount ains; her mind wavers in doubt .

Separat ed from t he Primal Being, how can she meet wit h Him again? Plundered by
pride, she cries out and bewails. | | 2| |

The Guru unit es t he separat ed ones wit h t he Lord again, t hrough t he love of t he
Delicious Name of t he Lord.
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Through t rut h and int uit ive poise, great honor is obt ained, wit h t he Support of t he
Naam and t he Glory of t he Lord.

As it pleases You, Lord, please save and prot ect me. Wit hout You, O my Husband
Lord, who else is t here for me? | | 3| |

Reading t heir books over and over again, people cont inue making mist akes; t hey are
so proud of t heir religious robes.

But what is t he use of bat hing at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, when t he filt h of
st ubborn pride is wit hin t he mind?

Ot her t han t he Guru, who can explain t hat wit hin t he mind is t he Lord, t he King, t he
Emperor? | | 4| |

The Treasure of t he Lord's Love is obt ained by t he Gurmukh, who cont emplat es t he
essence of realit y.

The bride eradicat es her selfishness, and adorns herself wit h t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

Wit hin her own home, she finds her Husband, t hrough infinit e love for t he Guru. | | 5| |

Applying oneself t o t he service of t he Guru, t he mind is purified, and peace is
obt ained.

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad abides wit hin t he mind, and egot ism is eliminat ed
from wit hin.

The Treasure of t he Naam is acquired, and t he mind reaps t he last ing profit . | | 6| |

I f He grant s His Grace, t hen we obt ain it . We cannot find it by our own effort s.

Remain at t ached t o t he Feet of t he Guru, and eradicat e selfishness from wit hin.

At t uned t o Trut h, you shall obt ain t he True One. | | 7| |

Everyone makes mist akes; only t he Guru and t he Creat or are infallible.

One who inst ruct s his mind wit h t he Guru's Teachings comes t o embrace love for t he
Lord.

O Nanak, do not forget t he Trut h; you shall receive t he I nfinit e Word of t he Shabad.
| | 8| | 12| |


The ent icing desire for Maya leads people t o become emot ionally at t ached t o t heir
children, relat ives, households and spouses.

The world is deceived and plundered by riches, yout h, greed and egot ism.

The drug of emot ional at t achment has dest royed me, as it has dest royed t he whole
world. | | 1| |

O my Beloved, I have no one except You.

Wit hout You, not hing else pleases me. Loving You, I am at peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

I sing t he Praises of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit h love; I am cont ent wit h t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

What ever is seen shall pass away. So do not be at t ached t o t his false show.

Like a t raveller in his t ravels, you have come. Behold t he caravan leaving each day.
| | 2| |

Many preach sermons, but wit hout t he Guru, underst anding is not obt ained.

I f someone receives t he Glory of t he Naam, he is at t uned t o t rut h and blessed wit h
honor.

Those who are pleasing t o You are good; no one is count erfeit or genuine. | | 3| |

I n t he Guru's Sanct uary we are saved. The asset s of t he self-willed manmukhs are
false.

The eight met als of t he King are made int o coins by t he Word of His Shabad.

The Assayer Himself assays t hem, and He places t he genuine ones in His Treasury.
| | 4| |

Your Value cannot be appraised; I have seen and t est ed everyt hing.

By speaking, His Dept h cannot be found. Abiding in t rut h, honor is obt ained.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I praise You; ot herwise, I cannot describe Your Value.
| | 5| |

That body which does not appreciat e t he Naam-t hat body is infest ed wit h egot ism and
conflict .

Wit hout t he Guru, spirit ual wisdom is not obt ained; ot her t ast es are poison.

Wit hout virt ue, not hing is of any use. The t ast e of Maya is bland and insipid. | | 6| |

Through desire, people are cast int o t he womb and reborn. Through desire, t hey t ast e
t he sweet and sour flavors.

Bound by desire, t hey are led on, beat en and st ruck on t heir faces and mout hs.

Bound and gagged and assault ed by evil, t hey are released only t hrough t he Name,
t hrough t he Guru's Teachings. | | 7| |
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I n all places, You are t he One and Only. As it pleases You, Lord, please save and
prot ect me!

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he True One abides wit hin t he mind. The
Companionship of t he Naam brings t he most excellent honor.

Eradicat e t he disease of egot ism, and chant t he True Shabad, t he Word of t he True
Lord. | | 8| |

You are pervading t hroughout t he Akaashic Et hers, t he net her regions and t he t hree
worlds.

You Yourself are bhakt i, loving devot ional worship. You Yourself unit e us in Union wit h
Yourself.

O Nanak, may I never forget t he Naam! As is Your Pleasure, so is Your Will. | | 9| | 13| |


My mind is pierced t hrough by t he Name of t he Lord. What else should I cont emplat e?

Focusing your awareness on t he Shabad, happiness wells up. At t uned t o God, t he
most excellent peace is found.

As it pleases You, please save me, Lord. The Name of t he Lord is my Support . | | 1| |

O mind, t he Will of our Lord and Mast er is t rue.

Focus your love upon t he One who creat ed and adorned your body and mind.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I f I cut my body int o pieces, and burn t hem in t he fire,

and if I make my body and mind int o firewood, and night and day burn t hem in t he
fire,

and if I perform hundreds of t housands and millions of religious rit uals-st ill, all t hese
are not equal t o t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

I f my body were cut in half, if a saw was put t o my head,

and if my body were frozen in t he Himalayas-even t hen, my mind would not be free of
disease.

None of t hese are equal t o t he Name of t he Lord. I have seen and t ried and t est ed
t hem all. | | 3| |

I f I made a donat ion of cast les of gold, and gave lot s of fine horses and wondrous
elephant s in charit y,

and if I made donat ions of land and cows-even t hen, pride and ego would st ill be
wit hin me.

The Name of t he Lord has pierced my mind; t he Guru has given me t his t rue gift . | | 4| |

There are so many st ubborn-minded int elligent people, and so many who cont emplat e
t he Vedas.

There are so many ent anglement s for t he soul. Only as Gurmukh do we find t he Gat e
of Liberat ion.

Trut h is higher t han everyt hing; but higher st ill is t rut hful living. | | 5| |

Call everyone exalt ed; no one seems lowly.
!
The One Lord has fashioned t he vessels, and His One Light pervades t he t hree worlds.

Receiving His Grace, we obt ain Trut h. No one can erase His Primal Blessing. | | 6| |

When one Holy person meet s anot her Holy person, t hey abide in cont ent ment ,
t hrough t he Love of t he Guru.

They cont emplat e t he Unspoken Speech, merging in absorpt ion in t he True Guru.

Drinking in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, t hey are cont ent ed; t hey go t o t he Court of t he Lord
in robes of honor. | | 7| |

I n each and every heart t he Music of t he Lord's Flut e vibrat es, night and day, wit h
sublime love for t he Shabad.

Only t hose few who become Gurmukh underst and t his by inst ruct ing t heir minds.

O Nanak, do not forget t he Naam. Pract icing t he Shabad you shall be saved. | | 8| | 14| |


There are paint ed mansions t o behold, whit e-washed, wit h beaut iful doors;

t hey were const ruct ed t o give pleasure t o t he mind, but t his is only for t he sake of t he
love of dualit y.

The inner being is empt y wit hout love. The body shall crumble int o a heap of ashes.
| | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, t his body and wealt h shall not go along wit h you.

The Lord's Name is t he pure wealt h; t hrough t he Guru, God best ows t his gift .
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord's Name is t he pure wealt h; it is given only by t he Giver.

One who has t he Guru, t he Creat or, as his Friend, shall not be quest ioned hereaft er.

He Himself delivers t hose who are delivered. He Himself is t he Forgiver. | | 2| |
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The self-willed manmukh looks upon his daught ers, sons and relat ives as his own.

Gazing upon his wife, he is pleased. But along wit h happiness, t hey bring grief.

The Gurmukhs are at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad. Day and night , t hey enj oy t he
Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 3| |

The consciousness of t he wicked, fait hless cynics wanders around in search of
t ransit ory wealt h, unst able and dist ract ed.

Searching out side of t hemselves, t hey are ruined; t he obj ect of t heir search is in t hat
sacred place wit hin t he home of t he heart .

The self-willed manmukhs, in t heir ego, miss it ; t he Gurmukhs receive it in t heir laps.
| | 4| |

You wort hless, fait hless cynic-recognize your own origin!

This body is made of blood and semen. I t shall be consigned t o t he fire in t he end.

The body is under t he power of t he breat h, according t o t he True Sign inscribed upon
your forehead. | | 5| |

Everyone begs for a long life-no one wishes t o die.

A life of peace and comfort comes t o t hat Gurmukh, wit hin whom God dwells.

Wit hout t he Naam, what good t hose who do not have t he Blessed Vision, t he Darshan
of t he Lord and Guru? | | 6| |

I n t heir dreams at night , people wander around as long as t hey sleep;

j ust so, t hey are under t he power of t he snake Maya, as long as t heir heart s are filled
wit h ego and dualit y.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t hey come t o underst and and see t hat t his world is j ust
a dream. | | 7| |

As t hirst is quenched wit h wat er, and t he baby is sat isfied wit h mot her's milk,

and as t he lot us does not exist wit hout wat er, and as t he fish dies wit hout wat er

-O Nanak, so does t he Gurmukh live, receiving t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord, and
singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 8| | 15| |


Beholding t he t errifying mount ain in t his world of my fat her's home, I am t errified.

I t is so difficult t o climb t his high mount ain; t here is no ladder which reaches up t here.

But as Gurmukh, I know t hat it is wit hin my self; t he Guru has brought me t o Union,
and so I cross over. | | 1| |
!
O Siblings of Dest iny, t he t errifying world-ocean is so difficult t o cross-I am t errified!

The Perfect True Guru, in His Pleasure, has met wit h me; t he Guru has saved me,
t hrough t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I may say, "I am going, I am going", but I know t hat , in t he end, I must really go.

Whoever comes must also go. Only t he Guru and t he Creat or are Et ernal.

So praise t he True One cont inually, and love His Place of Trut h. | | 2| |

Beaut iful gat es, houses and palaces, solidly built fort s,

elephant s, saddled horses, hundreds of t housands of uncount ed armies

-none of t hese will go along wit h anyone in t he end, and yet , t he fools bot her
t hemselves t o exhaust ion wit h t hese, and t hen die. | | 3| |

You may gat her gold and sliver, but wealt h is j ust a net of ent anglement .

You may beat t he drum and proclaim aut horit y over t he whole world, but wit hout t he
Name, deat h hovers over your head.

When t he body falls, t he play of life is over; what shall be t he condit ion of t he evil-
doers t hen? | | 4| |

The husband is delight ed seeing his sons, and his wife upon his bed.

He applies sandalwood and scent ed oils, and dresses himself in his beaut iful clot hes.

But dust shall mix wit h dust , and he shall depart , leaving heart h and home behind.
| | 5| |

He may be called a chief, an emperor, a king, a governor or a lord;

he may present himself as a leader or a chief, but t his j ust burns him in t he fire of
egot ist ical pride.

The self-willed manmukh has forgot t en t he Naam. He is like st raw, burning in t he
forest fire. | | 6| |

Whoever comes int o t he world and indulges in ego, must depart .

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The whole world is a st ore-house of lamp-black; t he body and mind are blackened
wit h it .

Those who are saved by t he Guru are immaculat e and pure; t hrough t he Word of t he
Shabad, t hey ext inguish t he fire of desire. | | 7| |

O Nanak, t hey swim across wit h t he True Name of t he Lord, t he King above t he heads
of kings.

May I never forget t he Name of t he Lord! I have purchased t he Jewel of t he Lord's
Name.

The self-willed manmukhs put refy and die in t he t errifying world-ocean, while t he
Gurmukhs cross over t he bot t omless ocean. | | 8| | 16| |


They have made t his t heir rest ing place and t hey sit at home, but t he urge t o depart is
always t here.

This would be known as a last ing place of rest , only if t hey were t o remain st able and
unchanging. | | 1| |

What sort of a rest ing place is t his world?

Doing deeds of fait h, pack up t he supplies for your j ourney, and remain commit t ed t o
t he Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Yogis sit in t heir Yogic post ures, and t he Mullahs sit at t heir rest ing st at ions.

The Hindu Pandit s recit e from t heir books, and t he Siddhas sit in t he t emples of t heir
gods. | | 2| |

The angels, Siddhas, worshippers of Shiva, heavenly musicians, silent sages, Saint s,
priest s, preachers, spirit ual t eachers and commanders

-each and every one has left , and all ot hers shall depart as well. | | 3| |

The sult ans and kings, t he rich and t he might y, have marched away in succession.

I n a moment or t wo, we shall also depart . O my heart , underst and t hat you must go
as well! | | 4| |

This is described in t he Shabads; only a few underst and t his!

Nanak offers t his prayer t o t he One who pervades t he wat er, t he land and t he air.
| | 5| |

He is Allah, t he Unknowable, t he I naccessible, All-powerful and Merciful Creat or.

All t he world comes and goes-only t he Merciful Lord is permanent . | | 6| |

Call permanent only t he One, who does not have dest iny inscribed upon His Forehead.

The sky and t he eart h shall pass away; He alone is permanent . | | 7| |

The day and t he sun shall pass away; t he night and t he moon shall pass away; t he
hundreds of t housands of st ars shall disappear.

He alone is permanent ; Nanak speaks t he Trut h. | | 8| | 17| |

Sevent een Asht apadees Of The First Mehl.

Siree Raag, Third Mehl, First House, Asht apadees:


By God's Grace, t he Gurmukh pract ices devot ion; wit hout t he Guru, t here is no
devot ional worship.

One who merges his own self int o Him underst ands, and so becomes pure.

The Dear Lord is True, and True is t he Word of His Bani. Through t he Word of t he
Shabad, Union wit h Him is obt ained. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, wit hout devot ion, why have people even come int o t he world?

They have not served t he Perfect Guru; t hey have wast ed t heir lives in vain.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord Himself, t he Life of t he World, is t he Giver. He Himself forgives, and unit es
us wit h Himself.

What are t hese poor beings and creat ures? What can t hey speak and say?

God Himself grant s glory t o t he Gurmukhs; He j oins t hem t o His Service. | | 2| |

Beholding your family, you are lured away by emot ional at t achment , but when you
leave, t hey will not go wit h you.
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Serving t he True Guru, I have found t he Treasure of Excellence. I t s value cannot be
est imat ed.

The Dear Lord God is my Best Friend. I n t he end, He shall be my Companion and
Support . | | 3| |

I n t his world of my fat her's home, t he Great Giver is t he Life of t he World. The self-
willed manmukhs have lost t heir honor.

Wit hout t he True Guru, no one knows t he Way. The blind find no place of rest .

I f t he Lord, t he Giver of Peace, does not dwell wit hin t he mind, t hen t hey shall depart
wit h regret in t he end. | | 4| |

I n t his world of my fat her's house, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, I have cult ivat ed
wit hin my mind t he Great Giver, t he Life of t he World.

Night and day, performing devot ional worship, day and night , ego and emot ional
at t achment are removed.

And t hen, at t uned t o Him, we become like Him, t ruly absorbed in t he True One. | | 5| |

Best owing His Glance of Grace, He gives us His Love, and we cont emplat e t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad.

Serving t he True Guru, int uit ive peace wells up, and ego and desire die.

The Lord, t he Giver of Virt ue, dwells forever wit hin t he minds of t hose who keep Trut h
enshrined wit hin t heir heart s. | | 6| |

My God is forever I mmaculat e and Pure; wit h a pure mind, He can be found.

I f t he Treasure of t he Name of t he Lord abides wit hin t he mind, egot ism and pain are
t ot ally eliminat ed.

The True Guru has inst ruct ed me in t he Word of t he Shabad. I am forever a sacrifice
t o Him. | | 7| |

Wit hin your own conscious mind, you may say anyt hing, but wit hout t he Guru,
selfishness and conceit are not eradicat ed.

The Dear Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees, t he Giver of Peace. By His Grace, He
abides wit hin t he mind.

O Nanak, God blesses us wit h t he sublime awakening of consciousness; He Himself
grant s glorious great ness t o t he Gurmukh. | | 8| | 1| | 18| |


Those who go around act ing in egot ism are st ruck down by t he Messenger of Deat h
wit h his club.

Those who serve t he True Guru are uplift ed and saved, in love wit h t he Lord. | | 1| |

O mind, become Gurmukh, and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Those who are so pre-dest ined by t he Creat or are absorbed int o t he Naam, t hrough
t he Guru's Teachings. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he True Guru, fait h does not come, and love for t he Naam is not embraced.

Even in dreams, t hey find no peace; t hey sleep immersed in pain. | | 2| |

Even if you chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, wit h great longing, your past
act ions are st ill not erased.

The Lord's devot ees surrender t o His Will; t hose devot ees are accept ed at His Door.
| | 3| |

The Guru has lovingly implant ed t he Word of His Shabad wit hin me. Wit hout His
Grace, it cannot be at t ained.

Even if t he poisonous plant is wat ered wit h ambrosial nect ar a hundred t imes, it will
st ill bear poisonous fruit . | | 4| |

Those humble beings who are in love wit h t he True Guru are pure and t rue.

They act in harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru; t hey shed t he poison of ego and
corrupt ion. | | 5| |

Act ing in st ubborn-mindedness, no one is saved; go and st udy t he Simrit ees and t he
Shaast ras.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and pract icing t he Shabads of t he
Guru, you shall be saved. | | 6| |

The Name of t he Lord is t he Treasure, which has no end or limit at ion.

The Gurmukhs are beaut eous; t he Creat or has blessed t hem wit h His Mercy. | | 7| |

O Nanak, t he One Lord alone is t he Giver; t here is no ot her at all.

By Guru's Grace, He is obt ained. By His Mercy, He is found. | | 8| | 2| | 19| |
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The soul-bird in t he beaut iful t ree of t he body pecks at Trut h, wit h love for t he Guru.

She drinks in t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord, and abides in int uit ive ease; she does
not fly around coming and going.

She obt ains her home wit hin her own heart ; she is absorbed int o t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

O mind, work t o serve t he Guru.

I f you walk in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will, you shall remain immersed in t he Lord's
Name, night and day. | | 1| | Pause| |

The birds in t he beaut iful t rees fly around in all four direct ions.

The more t hey fly around, t he more t hey suffer; t hey burn and cry out in pain.

Wit hout t he Guru, t hey do not find t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, and t hey do
not obt ain t he Ambrosial Fruit . | | 2| |

The Gurmukh is like God's t ree, always green, blessed wit h t he Sublime Love of t he
True One, wit h int uit ive peace and poise.

He cut s off t he t hree branches of t he t hree qualit ies, and embraces love for t he One

The Lord alone is t he Ambrosial Fruit ; He Himself gives it t o us t o eat . | | 3| |

The self-willed manmukhs st and t here and dry up; t hey do not bear any fruit , and
t hey do not provide any shade.

Don't even bot her t o sit near t hem-t hey have no home or village.

They are cut down and burnt each day; t hey have neit her t he Shabad, nor t he Lord's
Name. | | 4| |

According t o t he Lord's Command, people perform t heir act ions; t hey wander around,
driven by t he karma of t heir past act ions.

By t he Lord's Command, t hey behold t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan. Wherever He
sends t hem, t here t hey go.

By His Command, t he Lord, Har, Har, abides wit hin our minds; by His Command we
merge in Trut h. | | 5| |

The wret ched fools do not know t he Lord's Will; t hey wander around making mist akes.

They go about t heir business st ubborn-mindedly; t hey are disgraced forever and ever.
!
I nner peace does not come t o t hem; t hey do not embrace love for t he True Lord. | | 6| |

Beaut iful are t he faces of t he Gurmukhs, who bear love and affect ion for t he Guru.

Through t rue devot ional worship, t hey are at t uned t o Trut h; at t he True Door, t hey
are found t o be t rue.

Blessed is t heir coming int o being; t hey redeem all t heir ancest ors. | | 7| |

All do t heir deeds under t he Lord's Glance of Grace; no one is beyond His Vision.

According t o t he Glance of Grace wit h which t he True Lord beholds us, so do we
become.

O Nanak, t he Glorious Great ness of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is received only
by His Mercy. | | 8| | 3| | 20| |


The Gurmukhs medit at e on t he Naam; t he self-willed manmukhs do not underst and.

The faces of t he Gurmukhs are always radiant ; t he Lord has come t o dwell wit hin t heir
minds.

Through int uit ive underst anding t hey are at peace, and t hrough int uit ive
underst anding t hey remain absorbed in t he Lord. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, be t he slaves of t he Lord's slaves.

Service t o t he Guru is worship of t he Guru. How rare are t hose who obt ain it !
| | 1| | Pause| |

The happy soul-bride is always wit h her Husband Lord, if she walks in harmony wit h
t he Will of t he True Guru.

She at t ains her Et ernal, Ever-st able Husband, who never dies or goes away.

Unit ed wit h t he Word of t he Shabad, she shall not be separat ed again. She is
immersed in t he Lap of her Beloved. | | 2| |

The Lord is I mmaculat e and Radiant ly Bright ; wit hout t he Guru, He cannot be found.

He cannot be underst ood by reading script ures; t he deceit ful pret enders are deluded
by doubt .

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Lord is always found, and t he t ongue is permeat ed
wit h t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is shed wit h int uit ive ease, t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings.
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Wit hout t he Shabad, t he world wanders lost in pain. The self-willed manmukh is
consumed.

Through t he Shabad, medit at e on t he Naam; t hrough t he Shabad, you shall merge in
Trut h. | | 4| |

The Siddhas wander around, deluded by Maya; t hey are not absorbed in t he Samaadhi
of t he Lord's Sublime Love.

The t hree worlds are permeat ed by Maya; t hey are t ot ally covered by it .

Wit hout t he Guru, liberat ion is not at t ained, and t he double-mindedness of Maya does
not go away. | | 5| |

What is called Maya? What does Maya do?

These beings are bound by pleasure and pain; t hey do t heir deeds in egot ism.

Wit hout t he Shabad, doubt is not dispelled, and egot ism is not eliminat ed from wit hin.
| | 6| |

Wit hout love, t here is no devot ional worship. Wit hout t he Shabad, no one finds
accept ance.

Through t he Shabad, egot ism is conquered and subdued, and t he illusion of Maya is
dispelled.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he Treasure of t he Naam wit h int uit ive ease. | | 7| |

Wit hout t he Guru, one's virt ues do not shine fort h; wit hout virt ue, t here is no

The Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees; He abides wit hin t heir minds. They meet t hat
God wit h int uit ive ease.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Shabad, praise t he Lord. By His Grace, He is obt ained.
| | 8| | 4| | 21| |


Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is creat ed by my God; He Himself misleads us t hrough
illusion and doubt .

The self-willed manmukhs perform t heir act ions, but t hey do not underst and; t hey
wast e away t heir lives in vain.

Gurbani is t he Light t o illuminat e t his world; by His Grace, it comes t o abide wit hin t he
mind. | | 1| |

O mind, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and find peace.

Praising t he Perfect Guru, you shall easily meet wit h t hat God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Doubt depart s, and fear runs away, when you focus your consciousness on t he Lord's
Feet .

The Gurmukh pract ices t he Shabad, and t he Lord comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

I n t he mansion of t he home wit hin t he self, we merge in Trut h, and t he Messenger of
Deat h cannot devour us. | | 2| |
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Naam Dayv t he print er, and Kabeer t he weaver, obt ained salvat ion t hrough t he
Perfect Guru.

Those who know God and recognize His Shabad lose t heir ego and class
consciousness.

Their Banis are sung by t he angelic beings, and no one can erase t hem, O Siblings of
Dest iny! | | 3| |

The demon's son Prahlaad had not read about religious rit uals or ceremonies,
aust erit y or self-discipline; he did not know t he love of dualit y.

Upon meet ing wit h t he True Guru, he became pure; night and day, he chant ed t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He read only of t he One and he underst ood only t he One Name; he knew no ot her at
all. | | 4| |

The followers of t he six different life-st yles and world-views, t he Yogis and t he
Sanyaasees have gone ast ray in doubt wit hout t he Guru.

I f t hey serve t he True Guru, t hey find t he st at e of salvat ion; t hey enshrine t he Dear
Lord wit hin t heir minds.

They focus t heir consciousness on t he True Bani, and t heir comings and goings in
reincarnat ion are over. | | 5| |

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, read and argue and st ir up cont roversies, but
wit hout t he Guru, t hey are deluded by doubt .

They wander around t he cycle of 8.4 million reincarnat ions; wit hout t he Shabad, t hey
do not at t ain liberat ion.

But when t hey remember t he Name, t hen t hey at t ain t he st at e of salvat ion, when t he
True Guru unit es t hem in Union. | | 6| |

I n t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t he Name of t he Lord wells up, when t he
True Guru unit es us in His Sublime Love.
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I offer my mind and body, and I renounce my selfishness and conceit ; I walk in
Harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru.

I am forever a sacrifice t o my Guru, who has at t ached my consciousness t o t he Lord.
| | 7| |

He alone is a Brahmin, who knows t he Lord Brahma, and is at t uned t o t he Love of t he
Lord.

God is close at hand; He dwells deep wit hin t he heart s of all. How rare are t hose who,
as Gurmukh, know Him.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, great ness is obt ained; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, He is realized. | | 8| | 5| | 22| |


Everyone longs t o be cent ered and balanced, but wit hout t he Guru, no one can.

The Pandit s and t he ast rologers read and read unt il t hey grow weary, while t he
fanat ics are deluded by doubt .

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, int uit ive balance is obt ained, when God, in His Will, grant s His
Grace. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, wit hout t he Guru, int uit ive balance is not obt ained.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, int uit ive peace and poise wells up, and t hat True
Lord is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

That which is sung int uit ively is accept able; wit hout t his int uit ion, all chant ing is
useless.

I n t he st at e of int uit ive balance, devot ion wells up. I n int uit ive balance, love is
balanced and det ached.

I n t he st at e of int uit ive balance, peace and t ranquilit y are produced. Wit hout int uit ive
balance, life is useless. | | 2| |

I n t he st at e of int uit ive balance, praise t he Lord forever and ever. Wit h int uit ive ease,
embrace Samaadhi.

I n t he st at e of int uit ive balance, chant His Glories, lovingly absorbed in devot ional
worship.

Through t he Shabad, t he Lord dwells wit hin t he mind, and t he t ongue t ast es t he
Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 3| |

I n t he poise of int uit ive balance, deat h is dest royed, ent ering t he Sanct uary of t he
True One.

I nt uit ively balanced, t he Name of t he Lord dwells wit hin t he mind, pract icing t he
lifest yle of Trut h.

Those who have found Him are very fort unat e; t hey remain int uit ively absorbed in
Him. | | 4| |

Wit hin Maya, t he poise of int uit ive balance is not produced. Maya leads t o t he love of
dualit y.

The self-willed manmukhs perform religious rit uals, but t hey are burnt down by t heir
selfishness and conceit .

Their birt hs and deat hs do not cease; over and over again, t hey come and go in

I n t he t hree qualit ies, int uit ive balance is not obt ained; t he t hree qualit ies lead t o
delusion and doubt .

What is t he point of reading, st udying and debat ing, if one loses his root s?

I n t he fourt h st at e, t here is int uit ive balance; t he Gurmukhs gat her it in. | | 6| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Formless Lord, is t he t reasure. Through int uit ive balance,
underst anding is obt ained.

The virt uous praise t he True One; t heir reput at ion is t rue.

The wayward are unit ed wit h God t hrough int uit ive balance; t hrough t he Shabad,
union is obt ained. | | 7| |

Wit hout int uit ive balance, all are blind. Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is ut t er
darkness.

I n int uit ive balance, underst anding of t he True, I nfinit e Shabad is obt ained.

Grant ing forgiveness, t he Perfect Guru unit es us wit h t he Creat or. | | 8| |

I n int uit ive balance, t he Unseen is recognized-t he Fearless, Luminous, Formless Lord.

There is only t he One Giver of all beings. He blends our light wit h His Light .

So praise God t hrough t he Perfect Word of His Shabad; He has no end or limit at ion.
| | 9| |

Those who are wise t ake t he Naam as t heir wealt h; wit h int uit ive ease, t hey t rade
wit h Him.

Night and day, t hey receive t he Profit of t he Lord's Name, which is an inexhaust ible
and over-flowing t reasure.

O Nanak, when t he Great Giver gives, not hing at all is lacking. | | 10| | 6| | 23| |
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Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, you shall not have t o go t hrough t he cycle of
reincarnat ion again; t he pains of birt h and deat h will be t aken away.

Through t he Perfect Word of t he Shabad, all underst anding is obt ained; remain
absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O my mind, focus your consciousness on t he True Guru.

The I mmaculat e Naam it self, ever-fresh, comes t o abide wit hin t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Dear Lord, please prot ect and preserve me in Your Sanct uary. As You keep me, so
do I remain.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Gurmukh remains dead while yet alive,
and swims across t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

By great good fort une, t he Name is obt ained. Following t he Guru's Teachings, t hrough
t he Shabad, you shall be exalt ed.

God, t he Creat or Himself, dwells wit hin t he mind; remain absorbed in t he st at e of
int uit ive balance. | | 3| |

Some are self-willed manmukhs; t hey do not love t he Word of t he Shabad. Bound in
chains, t hey wander lost in reincarnat ion.

Through 8.4 million lifet imes, t hey wander over and over again; t hey wast e away t heir
lives in vain. | | 4| |

I n t he minds of t he devot ees t here is bliss; t hey are at t uned t o t he Love of t he True

Night and day, t hey const ant ly sing t he Glories of t he I mmaculat e Lord; wit h int uit ive
ease, t hey are absorbed int o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 5| |

The Gurmukhs speak t he Ambrosial Bani; t hey recognize t he Lord, t he Supreme Soul
in all.

They serve t he One; t hey worship and adore t he One. The Gurmukhs speak t he
Unspoken Speech. | | 6| |

The Gurmukhs serve t heir True Lord and Mast er, who comes t o dwell in t he mind.

They are forever at t uned t o t he Love of t he True One, who best ows His Mercy and
unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 7| |

He Himself does, and He Himself causes ot hers t o do; He wakes some from t heir
sleep.

He Himself unit es us in Union; Nanak is absorbed in t he Shabad. | | 8| | 7| | 24| |


Serving t he True Guru, t he mind becomes immaculat e, and t he body becomes pure.

The mind obt ains bliss and et ernal peace, meet ing wit h t he Deep and Profound Lord.

Sit t ing in t he Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t he mind is comfort ed and consoled by
t he True Name. | | 1| |

O mind, serve t he True Guru wit hout hesit at ion.

Serving t he True Guru, t he Lord abides wit hin t he mind, and no t race of filt h shall
at t ach it self t o you. | | 1| | Pause| |

From t he True Word of t he Shabad comes honor. True is t he Name of t he True One.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who conquer t heir ego and recognize t he Lord.

The self-willed manmukhs do not know t he True One; t hey find no shelt er, and no
place of rest anywhere. | | 2| |

Those who t ake t he Trut h as t heir food and t he Trut h as t heir clot hing, have t heir
home in t he True One.

They const ant ly praise t he True One, and in t he True Word of t he Shabad t hey have
t heir dwelling.

They recognize t he Lord, t he Supreme Soul in all, and t hrough t he Guru's Teachings
t hey dwell in t he home of t heir own inner self. | | 3| |

They see t he Trut h, and t hey speak t he Trut h; t heir bodies and minds are True.

True are t heir t eachings, and True are t heir inst ruct ions; True are t he reput at ions of
t he t rue ones.

Those who have forgot t en t he True One are miserable-t hey depart weeping and
wailing. | | 4| |

Those who have not served t he True Guru-why did t hey even bot her t o come int o t he
world?

They are bound and gagged and beat en at Deat h's door, but no one hears t heir
shrieks and cries.

They wast e t heir lives uselessly; t hey die and are reincarnat ed over and over again.
| | 5| |
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Seeing t his world on fire, I rushed t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru.

The True Guru has implant ed t he Trut h wit hin me; I dwell st eadfast ly in Trut h and
self-rest raint .

The True Guru is t he Boat of Trut h; in t he Word of t he Shabad, we cross over t he
t errifying world-ocean. | | 6| |

People cont inue wandering t hrough t he cycle of 8.4 million incarnat ions; wit hout t he
True Guru, liberat ion is not obt ained.

Reading and st udying, t he Pandit s and t he silent sages have grown weary, but
at t ached t o t he love of dualit y, t hey have lost t heir honor.

The True Guru t eaches t he Word of t he Shabad; wit hout t he True One, t here is no
ot her at all. | | 7| |

Those who are linked by t he True One are linked t o Trut h. They always act in Trut h.

They at t ain t heir dwelling in t he home of t heir own inner being, and t hey abide in t he
Mansion of Trut h.

O Nanak, t he devot ees are happy and peaceful forever. They are absorbed in t he True
Name. | | 8| | 17| | 8| | 25| |


When you are confront ed wit h t errible hardships, and no one offers you any support ,

when your friends t urn int o enemies, and even your relat ives have desert ed you,

and when all support has given way, and all hope has been lost

-if you t hen come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, even t he hot wind shall not
t ouch you. | | 1| |

Our Lord and Mast er is t he Power of t he powerless.

He does not come or go; He is Et ernal and Permanent . Through t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad, He is known as True. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f you are weakened by t he pains of hunger and povert y,

wit h no money in your pocket s, and no one will give you any comfort ,

and no one will sat isfy your hopes and desires, and none of your works is
accomplished

-if you t hen come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, you shall obt ain t he et ernal
kingdom. | | 2| |

When you are plagued by great and excessive anxiet y, and diseases of t he body;

when you are wrapped up in t he at t achment s of household and family, somet imes
feeling j oy, and t hen ot her t imes sorrow;

when you are wandering around in all four direct ions, and you cannot sit or sleep even
for a moment

-if you come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, t hen your body and mind shall be
cooled and soot hed. | | 3| |

When you are under t he power of sexual desire, anger and worldly at t achment , or a
greedy miser in love wit h your wealt h;

if you have commit t ed t he four great sins and ot her mist akes; even if you are a
murderous fiend

who has never t aken t he t ime t o list en t o sacred books, hymns and poet ry

-if you t hen come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, and cont emplat e Him, even
for a moment , you shall be saved. | | 4| |

People may recit e by heart t he Shaast ras, t he Simrit ees and t he four Vedas;

t hey may be ascet ics, great , self-disciplined Yogis; t hey may visit sacred shrines of
pilgrimage

and perform t he six ceremonial rit uals, over and over again, performing worship
services and rit ual bat hings.

Even so, if t hey have not embraced love for t he Supreme Lord God, t hen t hey shall
surely go t o hell. | | 5| |

You may possess empires, vast est at es, aut horit y over ot hers, and t he enj oyment of
myriads of pleasures;

you may have delight ful and beaut iful gardens, and issue unquest ioned commands;

you may have enj oyment s and ent ert ainment s of all sort s and kinds, and cont inue t o
enj oy excit ing pleasures

-and yet , if you do not come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, you shall be
reincarnat ed as a snake. | | 6| |

You may possess vast riches, maint ain virt uous conduct , have a spot less reput at ion
and observe religious cust oms;

you may have t he loving affect ions of mot her, fat her, children, siblings and friends;

you may have armies well-equipped wit h weapons, and all may salut e you wit h
respect ;
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But st ill, if you do not come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, t hen you shall be
t aken and consigned t o t he most hideous hell! | | 7| |

You may have a body free of disease and deformit y, and have no worries or grief at
all;

you may be unmindful of deat h, and night and day revel in pleasures;

you may t ake everyt hing as your own, and have no fear in your mind at all;

but st ill, if you do not come t o remember t he Supreme Lord God, you shall fall under
t he power of t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 8| |

The Supreme Lord showers His Mercy, and we find t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy.

The more t ime we spend t here, t he more we come t o love t he Lord.

The Lord is t he Mast er of bot h worlds; t here is no ot her place of rest .

When t he True Guru is pleased and sat isfied, O Nanak, t he True Name is obt ained.
| | 9| | 1| | 26| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, Fift h House:

I do not know what pleases my Lord.

O mind, seek out t he way! | | 1| | Pause| |

The medit at ives pract ice medit at ion,

and t he wise pract ice spirit ual wisdom,

but how rare are t hose who know God! | | 1| |

The worshipper of Bhagaaut i pract ices self-discipline,

t he Yogi speaks of liberat ion,

and t he ascet ic is absorbed in ascet icism. | | 2| |

The men of silence observe silence,

t he Sanyaasees observe celibacy,

and t he Udaasees abide in det achment . | | 3| |

There are nine forms of devot ional worship.

The Pandit s recit e t he Vedas.

The householders assert t heir fait h in family life. | | 4| |

Those who ut t er only One Word, t hose who t ake many forms, t he naked renunciat es,

t he wearers of pat ched coat s, t he magicians, t hose who remain always awake,

and t hose who bat he at holy places of pilgrimage-| | 5| |

Those who go wit hout food, t hose who never t ouch ot hers,

t he hermit s who never show t hemselves,

and t hose who are wise in t heir own minds-| | 6| |

Of t hese, no one admit s t o any deficiency;

all say t hat t hey have found t he Lord.

But he alone is a devot ee, whom t he Lord has unit ed wit h Himself. | | 7| |

Abandoning all devices and cont rivances, I have sought His Sanct uary.

Nanak has fallen at t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 8| | 2| | 27| |



Among Yogis, You are t he Yogi;

among pleasure seekers, You are t he Pleasure Seeker.

Your limit s are not known t o any of t he beings in t he heavens, in t his world, or in t he
net her regions of t he underworld. | | 1| |

I am devot ed, dedicat ed, a sacrifice t o Your Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

You creat ed t he world,

and assigned t asks t o one and all.

You wat ch over Your Creat ion, and t hrough Your All-powerful Creat ive Pot ency, You
cast t he dice. | | 2| |

You are manifest in t he Expanse of Your Workshop.

Everyone longs for Your Name,

but wit hout t he Guru, no one finds You. All are ent iced and t rapped by Maya. | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru.

Meet ing Him, t he supreme st at us is obt ained.
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The angelic beings and t he silent sages long for Him; t he True Guru has given me t his
underst anding. | | 4| |

How is t he Societ y of t he Saint s t o be known?

There, t he Name of t he One Lord is chant ed.

The One Name is t he Lord's Command; O Nanak, t he True Guru has given me t his

This world has been deluded by doubt .

You Yourself, Lord, have led it ast ray.

The discarded soul-brides suffer in t errible agony; t hey have no luck at all. | | 6| |

What are t he signs of t he discarded brides?

They miss t heir Husband Lord, and t hey wander around in dishonor.

The clot hes of t hose brides are filt hy-t hey pass t heir life-night in agony. | | 7| |

What act ions have t he happy soul-brides performed?

They have obt ained t he fruit of t heir pre-ordained dest iny.

Cast ing His Glance of Grace, t he Lord unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 8| |

Those, whom God causes t o abide by His Will,

have t he Shabad of His Word abiding deep wit hin.

They are t he t rue soul-brides, who embrace love for t heir Husband Lord. | | 9| |

Those who t ake pleasure in God's Will

remove doubt from wit hin.

O Nanak, know Him as t he True Guru, who unit es all wit h t he Lord. | | 10| |

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, t hey receive t he fruit s of t heir dest iny,

and egot ism is driven out from wit hin.

The pain of evil-mindedness is eliminat ed; good fort une comes and shines radiant ly
from t heir foreheads. | | 11| |

The Bani of Your Word is Ambrosial Nect ar.

I t permeat es t he heart s of Your devot ees.

Serving You, peace is obt ained; grant ing Your Mercy, You best ow salvat ion. | | 12| |

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, one comes t o know;

by t his meet ing, one comes t o chant t he Name.

Wit hout t he True Guru, God is not found; all have grown weary of performing religious
rit uals. | | 13| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru;

I was wandering in doubt , and He has set me on t he right pat h.

I f t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, He unit es us wit h Himself. | | 14| |

You, Lord, are pervading in all,

and yet , t he Creat or keeps Himself concealed.

O Nanak, t he Creat or is revealed t o t he Gurmukh, wit hin whom He has infused His
Light . | | 15| |

The Mast er Himself best ows honor.

He creat es and best ows body and soul.

He Himself preserves t he honor of His servant s; He places bot h His Hands upon t heir
foreheads. | | 16| |

All st rict rit uals are j ust clever cont rivances.

My God knows everyt hing.

He has made His Glory manifest , and all people celebrat e Him. | | 17 |

| He has not considered my merit s and demerit s;

t his is God's Own Nat ure.

Hugging me close in His Embrace, He prot ect s me, and now, even t he hot wind does
not t ouch me. | | 18| |

Wit hin my mind and body, I medit at e on God.

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my soul's desire.

You are t he Supreme Lord and Mast er, above t he heads of kings. Nanak lives by
chant ing Your Name. | | 19| |
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You Yourself creat ed t he Universe;

You creat ed t he play of dualit y, and st aged it .

The Truest of t he True is pervading everywhere; He inst ruct s t hose wit h whom He is
pleased. | | 20| |

By Guru's Grace, I have found God.

By His Grace, I have shed emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

Showering His Mercy, He has blended me int o Himself. | | 21| |

You are t he Gopis, t he milk-maids of Krishna; You are t he sacred river Jamunaa; You
are Krishna, t he herdsman.

You Yourself support t he world.
!
By Your Command, human beings are fashioned. You Yourself embellish t hem, and
t hen again dest roy t hem. | | 22| |

Those who have focused t heir consciousness on t he True Guru

have rid t hemselves of t he love of dualit y.

The light of t hose mort al beings is immaculat e. They depart aft er redeeming t heir
lives. | | 23| |

Forever and ever, night and day, I praise t he Great ness of Your Goodness.

You best ow Your Gift s, even if we do not ask for t hem. Says Nanak, cont emplat e t he
True Lord. | | 24| | 1| |


I fall at His Feet t o please and appease Him.

The True Guru has unit ed me wit h t he Lord, t he Primal Being. There is no ot her as
great as He. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord of t he Universe is my Sweet Beloved.

He is sweet er t han my mot her or fat her.

Among all sist ers and brot hers and friends, t here is no one like You. | | 1| |

By Your Command, t he mont h of Saawan has come.

I have hooked up t he plow of Trut h,

and I plant t he seed of t he Name in hopes t hat t he Lord, in His Generosit y, will best ow
a bount iful harvest . | | 2| |

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, I recognize only t he One Lord.

I n my consciousness, I do not know of any ot her account .

The Lord has assigned one t ask t o me; as it pleases Him, I perform it . | | 3| |

Enj oy yourselves and eat , O Siblings of Dest iny.

I n t he Guru's Court , He has blessed me wit h t he Robe of Honor.

I have become t he Mast er of my body-village; I have t aken t he five rivals as prisoners.
| | 4| |

I have come t o Your Sanct uary.

The five farm-hands have become my t enant s;

none dare t o raise t heir heads against me. O Nanak, my village is populous and
prosperous. | | 5| |

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o You.

I medit at e on You cont inually.

The village was in ruins, but You have re-populat ed it . I am a sacrifice t o You. | | 6| |

O Beloved Lord, I medit at e on You cont inually;

I obt ain t he fruit s of my mind's desires.

All my affairs are arranged, and t he hunger of my mind is appeased. | | 7| |

I have forsaken all my ent anglement s;

I serve t he True Lord of t he Universe.

I have firmly at t ached t he Name, t he Home of t he Nine Treasures t o my robe. | | 8| |

I have obt ained t he comfort of comfort s.

The Guru has implant ed t he Word of t he Shabad deep wit hin me.

The True Guru has shown me my Husband Lord; He has placed His Hand upon my
forehead. | | 9| |

I have est ablished t he Temple of Trut h.

I sought out t he Guru's Sikhs, and brought t hem int o it .

I wash t heir feet , and wave t he fan over t hem. Bowing low, I fall at t heir feet . | | 10| |
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I heard of t he Guru, and so I went t o Him.

He inst illed wit hin me t he Naam, t he goodness of charit y and t rue cleansing.

All t he world is liberat ed, O Nanak, by embarking upon t he Boat of Trut h. | | 11| |

The whole Universe serves You, day and night .

Please hear my prayer, O Dear Lord.

I have t horoughly t est ed and seen all-You alone, by Your Pleasure, can save us. | | 12| |

Now, t he Merciful Lord has issued His Command.

Let no one chase aft er and at t ack anyone else.

Let all abide in peace, under t his Benevolent Rule. | | 13| |

Soft ly and gent ly, drop by drop, t he Ambrosial Nect ar t rickles down.

I speak as my Lord and Mast er causes me t o speak.

I place all my fait h in You; please accept me. | | 14| |

Your devot ees are forever hungry for You.

O Lord, please fulfill my desires.

Grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O Giver of Peace. Please, t ake me int o
Your Embrace. | | 15| |

I have not found any ot her as Great as You.

You pervade t he cont inent s, t he worlds and t he net her regions;

You are permeat ing all places and int erspaces. Nanak: You are t he True Support of
Your devot ees. | | 16| |

I am a wrest ler; I belong t o t he Lord of t he World.

I met wit h t he Guru, and I have t ied a t all, plumed t urban.

All have gat hered t o wat ch t he wrest ling mat ch, and t he Merciful Lord Himself is
seat ed t o behold it . | | 17| |

The bugles play and t he drums beat .

The wrest lers ent er t he arena and circle around.

I have t hrown t he five challengers t o t he ground, and t he Guru has pat t ed me on t he
back. | | 18| |

All have gat hered t oget her,

but we shall ret urn home by different rout es.

The Gurmukhs reap t heir profit s and leave, while t he self-willed manmukhs lose t heir
invest ment and depart . | | 19| |

You are wit hout color or mark.

The Lord is seen t o be manifest and present .

Hearing of Your Glories again and again, Your devot ees medit at e on You; t hey are
at t uned t o You, O Lord, Treasure of Excellence. | | 20| |

Through age aft er age, I am t he servant of t he Merciful Lord.

The Guru has cut away my bonds.

I shall not have t o dance in t he wrest ling arena of life again. Nanak has searched, and
found t his opport unit y. | | 21| | 2| | 29| |


Siree Raag, First Mehl, Pehray, First House:

I n t he first wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, you were cast int o t he womb,
by t he Lord's Command.

Upside-down, wit hin t he womb, you performed penance, O my merchant friend, and
you prayed t o your Lord and Mast er.

You ut t ered prayers t o your Lord and Mast er, while upside-down, and you medit at ed
on Him wit h deep love and affect ion.

You came int o t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga naked, and you shall depart again naked.

As God's Pen has writ t en on your forehead, so it shall be wit h your soul.

Says Nanak, in t he first wat ch of t he night , by t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, you
ent er int o t he womb. | | 1| |
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I n t he second wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, you have forgot t en t o
medit at e.

From hand t o hand, you are passed around, O my merchant friend, like Krishna in t he
house of Yashoda.

From hand t o hand, you are passed around, and your mot her says, "This is my son."

O, my t hought less and foolish mind, t hink: I n t he end, not hing shall be yours.

You do not know t he One who creat ed t he creat ion. Gat her spirit ual wisdom wit hin
your mind.

Says Nanak, in t he second wat ch of t he night , you have forgot t en t o medit at e. | | 2| |

I n t he t hird wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, your consciousness is focused
on wealt h and yout h.

You have not remembered t he Name of t he Lord, O my merchant friend, alt hough it
would release you from bondage.

You do not remember t he Name of t he Lord, and you become confused by Maya.

Revelling in your riches and int oxicat ed wit h yout h, you wast e your life uselessly.

You have not t raded in right eousness and Dharma; you have not made good deeds
your friends.

Says Nanak, in t he t hird wat ch of t he night , your mind is at t ached t o wealt h and
yout h. | | 3| |

I n t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he Grim Reaper comes t o t he
field.

When t he Messenger of Deat h seizes and dispat ches you, O my merchant friend, no
one knows t he myst ery of where you have gone.

So t hink of t he Lord! No one knows t his secret , of when t he Messenger of Deat h will
seize you and t ake you away.

`
All your weeping and wailing t hen is false. I n an inst ant , you become a st ranger.

You obt ain exact ly what you have longed for.

Says Nanak, in t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , O mort al, t he Grim Reaper has
harvest ed your field. | | 4| | 1| |


I n t he first wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, your innocent mind has a child-
like underst anding.

You drink milk, and you are fondled so gent ly, O my merchant friend. The mot her and
fat her love t heir child so much, but in Maya, all are caught in emot ional at t achment .

By t he good fort une of good deeds done in t he past , you have come, and now you
perform act ions t o det ermine your fut ure.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, liberat ion is not obt ained, and you are drowned in t he love
of dualit y.

Says Nanak, in t he first wat ch of t he night , O mort al, you shall be saved by
remembering t he Lord. | | 1| |

I n t he second wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, you are int oxicat ed wit h t he
wine of yout h and beaut y.

Day and night , you are engrossed in sexual desire, O my merchant friend, and your
consciousness is blind t o t he Naam.

The Lord's Name is not wit hin your heart , but all sort s of ot her t ast es seem sweet t o
you.

You have no wisdom at all, no medit at ion, no virt ue or self-discipline; in falsehood,
you are caught in t he cycle of birt h and deat h.

Pilgrimages, fast s, purificat ion and self-discipline are of no use, nor are rit uals,
religious ceremonies or empt y worship.

O Nanak, emancipat ion comes only by loving devot ional worship; t hrough dualit y,
people are engrossed in dualit y. | | 2| |

I n t he t hird wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he swans, t he whit e hairs,
come and land upon t he pool of t he head.

Yout h wears it self out , and old age t riumphs, O my merchant friend; as t ime passes,
your days diminish.
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At t he last moment , you repent -you are so blind! -when t he Messenger of Deat h seizes
you and carries you away.

You kept all your t hings for yourself, but in an inst ant , t hey are all lost .

Your int ellect left you, your wisdom depart ed, and now you repent for t he evil deeds
you commit t ed.

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he t hird wat ch of t he night , let your consciousness be
lovingly focused on God. | | 3| |

I n t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, your body grows old and
weak.

Your eyes go blind, and cannot see, O my merchant friend, and your ears do not hear
any words.

Your eyes go blind, and your t ongue is unable t o t ast e; you live only wit h t he help of
ot hers.

Wit h no virt ue wit hin, how can you find peace? The self-willed manmukh comes and
goes in reincarnat ion.

When t he crop of life has mat ured, it bends, breaks and perishes; why t ake pride in
t hat which comes and goes?

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , t he Gurmukh recognizes t he

Your breat h comes t o it s end, O my merchant friend, and your shoulders are weighed
down by t he t yrant of old age.

Not one iot a of virt ue came int o you, O my merchant friend; bound and gagged by
evil, you are driven along.

One who depart s wit h virt ue and self-discipline is not st ruck down, and is not
consigned t o t he cycle of birt h and deat h.

The Messenger of Deat h and his t rap cannot t ouch him; t hrough loving devot ional
worship, he crosses over t he ocean of fear.

He depart s wit h honor, and merges in int uit ive peace and poise; all his pains depart .

Says Nanak, when t he mort al becomes Gurmukh, he is saved and honored by t he
True Lord. | | 5| | 2| |


I n t he first wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he Lord places you in t he
womb.

You medit at e on t he Lord, and chant t he Lord's Name, O my merchant friend. You
cont emplat e t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and medit at ing on it wit hin t he fire of t he
womb, your life is sust ained by dwelling on t he Naam.

You are born and you come out , and your mot her and fat her are delight ed t o see your
face.

Remember t he One, O mort al, t o whom t he child belongs. As Gurmukh, reflect upon
Him wit hin your heart .

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he first wat ch of t he night , dwell upon t he Lord, who shall
shower you wit h His Grace. | | 1| |

I n t he second wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he mind is at t ached t o t he
love of dualit y.

Mot her and fat her hug you close in t heir embrace, claiming, "He is mine, he is mine";
so is t he child brought up, O my merchant friend.

Your mot her and fat her const ant ly hug you close in t heir embrace; in t heir minds, t hey
believe t hat you will provide for t hem and support t hem.

The fool does not know t he One who gives; inst ead, he clings t o t he gift .

Rare is t he Gurmukh who reflect s upon, medit at es upon, and wit hin his mind, is
lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord.

Says Nanak, in t he second wat ch of t he night , O mort al, deat h never devours you.
| | 2| |

I n t he t hird wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, your mind is ent angled in
worldly and household affairs.

You t hink of wealt h, and gat her wealt h, O my merchant friend, but you do not
cont emplat e t he Lord or t he Lord's Name.

You never dwell upon t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, who will be your only Helper
and Support in t he end.
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This wealt h, propert y and Maya are false. I n t he end, you must leave t hese, and
depart in sorrow.

Those whom t he Lord, in His Mercy, unit es wit h t he Guru, reflect upon t he Name of
t he Lord, Har, Har.

Says Nanak, in t he t hird wat ch of t he night , O mort al, t hey go, and are unit ed wit h t he
Lord. | | 3| |

I n t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he Lord announces t he t ime
of depart ure.

Serve t he Perfect True Guru, O my merchant friend; your ent ire life-night is passing
away.

Serve t he Lord each and every inst ant -do not delay! You shall become et ernal
t hroughout t he ages.

Enj oy ecst asy forever wit h t he Lord, and do away wit h t he pains of birt h and deat h.

!
Know t hat t here is no difference bet ween t he Guru, t he True Guru, and your Lord and
Mast er. Meet ing wit h Him, t ake pleasure in t he Lord's devot ional service.

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , t he life-night of t he devot ee is
fruit ful. | | 4| | 1| | 3| |


I n t he first wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he Lord placed your soul in t he
womb.

I n t he t ent h mont h, you were made int o a human being, O my merchant friend, and
you were given your allot t ed t ime t o perform good deeds.

You were given t his t ime t o perform good deeds, according t o your pre-ordained
dest iny.

God placed you wit h your mot her, fat her, brot hers, sons and wife.

God Himself is t he Cause of causes, good and bad-no one has cont rol over t hese
t hings.

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he first wat ch of t he night , t he soul is placed in t he womb.
| | 1| |

I n t he second wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he fullness of yout h rises in
you like waves.

You do not dist inguish bet ween good and evil, O my merchant friend-your mind is
int oxicat ed wit h ego.

Mort al beings do not dist inguish bet ween good and evil, and t he road ahead is
t reacherous.

They never serve t he Perfect True Guru, and t he cruel t yrant Deat h st ands over t heir
heads.

When t he Right eous Judge seizes you and int errogat es you, O madman, what answer
will you give him t hen?

Says Nanak, in t he second wat ch of t he night , O mort al, t he fullness of yout h t osses
you about like waves in t he st orm. | | 2| |

I n t he t hird wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t he blind and ignorant person
gat hers poison.

He is ent angled in emot ional at t achment t o his wife and sons, O my merchant friend,
and deep wit hin him, t he waves of greed are rising up.

The waves of greed are rising up wit hin him, and he does not remember God.

He does not j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and he suffers in
t errible pain t hrough count less incarnat ions.

He has forgot t en t he Creat or, his Lord and Mast er, and he does not medit at e on Him,
even for an inst ant .

Says Nanak, in t he t hird wat ch of t he night , t he blind and ignorant person gat hers
poison. | | 3| |

I n t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , O my merchant friend, t hat day is drawing near.

As Gurmukh, remember t he Naam, O my merchant friend. I t shall be your Friend in
t he Court of t he Lord.

As Gurmukh, remember t he Naam, O mort al; in t he end, it shall be your only
companion.
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This emot ional at t achment t o Maya shall not go wit h you; it is false t o fall in love wit h
it .

The ent ire night of your life has passed away in darkness; but by serving t he True
Guru, t he Divine Light shall dawn wit hin.

Says Nanak, O mort al, in t he fourt h wat ch of t he night , t hat day is drawing near! | | 4| |

Receiving t he summons from t he Lord of t he Universe, O my merchant friend, you
must arise and depart wit h t he act ions you have commit t ed.

You are not allowed a moment 's delay, O my merchant friend; t he Messenger of
Deat h seizes you wit h firm hands.

Receiving t he summons, people are seized and dispat ched. The self-willed manmukhs
are miserable forever.

But t hose who serve t he Perfect True Guru are forever happy in t he Court of t he Lord.

The body is t he field of karma in t his age; what ever you plant , you shall harvest .

Says Nanak, t he devot ees look beaut iful in t he Court of t he Lord; t he self-willed
manmukhs wander forever in reincarnat ion. | | 5| | 1| | 4| |

Siree Raag, Fourt h Mehl, Second House, Chhant :


How can t he ignorant soul-bride obt ain t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, while
she is in t his world of her fat her's home?

When t he Lord Himself grant s His Grace, t he Gurmukh learns t he dut ies of her
Husband's Celest ial Home.

The Gurmukh learns t he dut ies of her Husband's Celest ial Home; she medit at es
forever on t he Lord, Har, Har.

She walks happily among her companions, and in t he Lord's Court , she swings her
arms j oyfully.

Her account is cleared by t he Right eous Judge of Dharma, when she chant s t he Name
of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The ignorant soul-bride becomes Gurmukh, and gains t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's
Darshan, while she is st ill in her fat her's house. | | 1| |

My marriage has been performed, O my fat her. As Gurmukh, I have found t he Lord.

The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled. The Guru has revealed t he blazing light
of spirit ual wisdom.

This spirit ual wisdom given by t he Guru shines fort h, and t he darkness has been
dispelled. I have found t he Priceless Jewel of t he Lord.

The sickness of my ego has been dispelled, and my pain is over and done. Through
t he Guru's Teachings, my ident it y has consumed my ident ical ident it y.

I have obt ained my Husband Lord, t he Akaal Moorat , t he Undying Form. He is
I mperishable; He shall never die, and He shall never ever leave.

My marriage has been performed, O my fat her. As Gurmukh, I have found t he Lord.
| | 2| |

The Lord is t he Truest of t he True, O my fat her. Meet ing wit h t he humble servant s of
t he Lord, t he marriage procession looks beaut iful.

She who chant s t he Lord's Name is happy in t his world of her fat her's home, and in
t he next world of her Husband Lord, she shall be very beaut iful.

I n her Husband Lord's Celest ial Home, she shall be most beaut iful, if she has
remembered t he Naam in t his world.

Fruit ful are t he lives of t hose who, as Gurmukh, have conquered t heir minds-t hey
have won t he game of life.

Joining wit h t he humble Saint s of t he Lord, my act ions bring prosperit y, and I have
obt ained t he Lord of Bliss as my Husband.
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The Lord is t he Truest of t he True, O my fat her. Joining wit h t he humble servant s of
t he Lord, t he marriage part y has been embellished. | | 3| |

O my fat her, give me t he Name of t he Lord God as my wedding gift and dowry.
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Give me t he Lord as my wedding gown, and t he Lord as my glory, t o accomplish my
works.

Through devot ional worship t o t he Lord, t his ceremony is made blissful and beaut iful;
t he Guru, t he True Guru, has given t his gift .

Across t he cont inent s, and t hroughout t he Universe, t he Lord's Glory is pervading.
This gift is not diminished by being diffused among all.

Any ot her dowry, which t he self-willed manmukhs offer for show, is only false egot ism
and a wort hless display.

O my fat her, please give me t he Name of t he Lord God as my wedding gift and dowry.
| | 4| |

The Lord, Raam, Raam, is All-pervading, O my fat her. Meet ing her Husband Lord, t he
soul-bride blossoms fort h like t he flourishing vine.

I n age aft er age, t hrough all t he ages, forever and ever, t hose who belong t o t he
Guru's Family shall prosper and increase.

Age aft er age, t he Family of t he True Guru shall increase. As Gurmukh, t hey medit at e
on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Almight y Lord never dies or goes away. What ever He gives, keeps on increasing.

O Nanak, t he One Lord is t he Saint of Saint s. Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, t he soul-bride is bount iful and beaut iful.

The Lord, Raam, Raam, is All-pervading, O my fat her. Meet ing her Husband Lord, t he
soul-bride blossoms fort h like t he flourishing vine. | | 5| | 1| |

Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl, Chhant :


O dear beloved mind, my friend, reflect upon t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe.

O dear beloved mind, my friend, t he Lord shall always be wit h you.

The Name of t he Lord shall be wit h you as your Helper and Support . Medit at e on Him-
no one who does so shall ever ret urn empt y-handed.

You shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's desires, by focusing your consciousness on
t he Lord's Lot us Feet .

He is t ot ally pervading t he wat er and t he land; He is t he Lord of t he World-forest .
Behold Him in exalt at ion in each and every heart .

Nanak gives t his advice: O beloved mind, in t he Company of t he Holy, burn away your
doubt s. | | 1| |

O dear beloved mind, my friend, wit hout t he Lord, all out ward show is false.

O dear beloved mind, my friend, t he world is an ocean of poison.

Let t he Lord's Lot us Feet be your Boat , so t hat pain and skept icism shall not t ouch
you.

Meet ing wit h t he Perfect Guru, by great good fort une, medit at e on God t went y-four
hours a day.

From t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he ages, He is t he Lord and Mast er of His
servant s. His Name is t he Support of His devot ees.

Nanak gives t his advice: O beloved mind, wit hout t he Lord, all out ward show is false.
| | 2| |

O dear beloved mind, my friend, load t he profit able cargo of t he Lord's Name.

O dear beloved mind, my friend, ent er t hrough t he et ernal Door of t he Lord.

One who serves at t he Door of t he I mpercept ible and Unfat homable Lord, obt ains t his
et ernal posit ion.

There is no birt h or deat h t here, no coming or going; anguish and anxiet y are ended.

The account s of Chit r and Gupt , t he recording scribes of t he conscious and t he
subconscious are t orn up, and t he Messenger of Deat h cannot do anyt hing.

Nanak gives t his advice: O beloved mind, load t he profit able cargo of t he Lord's Name.
| | 3| |

O dear beloved mind, my friend, abide in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

O dear beloved mind, my friend, chant ing t he Lord's Name, t he Divine Light shines
wit hin.

Remember your Lord and Mast er, who is easily obt ained, and all desires shall be
fulfilled.
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By my past act ions, I have found t he Lord, t he Great est Lover. Separat ed from Him
for so long, I am unit ed wit h Him again.

I nside and out , He is pervading everywhere. Fait h in Him has welled up wit hin my
mind.

Nanak gives t his advice: O beloved mind, let t he Societ y of t he Saint s be your
dwelling. | | 4| |

O dear beloved mind, my friend, let your mind remain absorbed in loving devot ion t o
t he Lord.

O dear beloved mind, my friend, t he fish of t he mind lives only when it is immersed in
t he Wat er of t he Lord.

Drinking in t he Lord's Ambrosial Bani, t he mind is sat isfied, and all pleasures come t o
abide wit hin.

At t aining t he Lord of Excellence, I sing t he Songs of Joy. The True Guru, becoming
merciful, has fulfilled my desires.

He has at t ached me t o t he hem of His robe, and I have obt ained t he nine t reasures.
My Lord and Mast er has best owed His Name, which is everyt hing t o me.

Nanak inst ruct s t he Saint s t o t each, t hat t he mind is imbued wit h loving devot ion t o
t he Lord. | | 5| | 1| | 2| |

Chhant s Of Siree Raag, Fift h Mehl:


Dakhanaa:

My Beloved Husband Lord is deep wit hin my heart . How can I see Him?

I n t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s, O Nanak, t he Support of t he breat h of life is found.
| | 1| |

Chhant :

To love t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord-t his way of life has come int o t he minds of His
Saint s.

The love of dualit y, t his evil pract ice, t his bad habit , is not liked by t he Lord's slaves.

I t is not pleasing t o t he Lord's slaves; wit hout t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's
Darshan, how can t hey find peace, even for a moment ?

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he body and mind are empt y; like fish out
of wat er, t hey die.

Please meet wit h me, O my Beloved-You are t he Support of my breat h of life. Joining
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I sing Your Glorious Praises.

O Lord and Mast er of Nanak, please grant Your Grace, and permeat e my body, mind
and being. | | 1| |

Dakhanaa:

He is Beaut iful in all places; I do not see any ot her at all.

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, O Nanak, t he doors are opened wide. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Your Word is I ncomparable and I nfinit e. I cont emplat e t he Word of Your Bani, t he
Support of t he Saint s.

I remember Him in medit at ion wit h every breat h and morsel of food, wit h perfect
fait h. How could I forget Him from my mind?

How could I forget Him from my mind, even for an inst ant ? He is t he Most Wort hy; He
is my very life!

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My Lord and Mast er is t he Giver of t he fruit s of t he mind's desires. He knows all t he
useless vanit ies and pains of t he soul.

Medit at ing on t he Pat ron of lost souls, t he Companion of all, your life shall not be lost
in t he gamble.

Nanak offers t his prayer t o God: Please shower me wit h Your Mercy, and carry me
across t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

Dakhanaa:

People bat he in t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s, when t he Lord becomes merciful.

I have obt ained all t hings, O Nanak; t he Lord is my Wealt h and Propert y. | | 1| |

Chhant :

My Lord and Mast er's Home is beaut iful. I t is t he rest ing place of His devot ees, who
live in hopes of at t aining it .

Their minds and bodies are absorbed in medit at ion on t he Name of God; t hey drink in
t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar.
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They drink in t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar, and become et ernally st able. They know
t hat t he wat er of corrupt ion is insipid and t ast eless.

When my God, t he Lord of t he Universe became merciful, I came t o look upon t he
Saadh Sangat as t he t reasure.

All pleasures and supreme ecst asy, O my Beloved, come t o t hose who sew t he Jewel
of t he Lord int o t heir minds.

They do not forget , even for an inst ant , t he Support of t he breat h of life. They live by
const ant ly medit at ing on Him, O Nanak. | | 3| |

Dakhanaa:

O Lord, You meet and merge wit h t hose whom you have made Your Own.

You Yourself are ent ranced, O Nanak, hearing Your Own Praises. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Administ ering t he int oxicat ing drug of love, I have won over t he Lord of t he Universe;
I have fascinat ed His Mind.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I am held in t he loving embrace of t he Unfat homable Lord,
and I am ent ranced.

Held in t he Lord's loving embrace, I look beaut iful, and all my pains have been
dispelled. By t he loving worship of His devot ees, t he Lord has come under t heir power.

All pleasures have come t o dwell in t he mind; t he Lord of t he Universe is pleased and
appeased. Birt h and deat h have been t ot ally eliminat ed.

O my companions, sing t he Songs of Joy. My desires have been fulfilled, and I shall
never again be t rapped or shaken by Maya.

Taking hold of my hand, O Nanak, my Beloved God will not let me be swallowed up by
t he world-ocean. | | 4| |

Dakhanaa:

The Mast er's Name is Priceless; no one knows it s value.

Those who have good dest iny recorded upon t heir foreheads, O Nanak, enj oy t he
Love of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Chhant :
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Those who chant are sanct ified. All t hose who list en are blessed, and t hose who writ e
save t heir ancest ors.

Those who j oin t he Saadh Sangat are imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; t hey reflect and
medit at e on God.

Cont emplat ing God, t heir lives are reformed and redeemed; God has showered His
Perfect Mercy upon t hem.

Taking t hem by t he hand, t he Lord has blessed t hem wit h His Praises. They no longer
have t o wander in reincarnat ion, and t hey never have t o die.

Through t he Kind and Compassionat e True Guru, I have met t he Lord; I have
conquered sexual desire, anger and greed.

Our I ndescribable Lord and Mast er cannot be described. Nanak is devot ed, forever a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 5| | 1| | 3| |

Siree Raag, Fourt h Mehl, Vanaj aaraa ~ The Merchant :

One Universal Creat or God. Trut h I s The Name. By Guru's Grace:

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is Excellent and Sublime. He creat ed everyone.

The Lord cherishes all beings. He permeat es each and every heart .

Medit at e forever on t hat Lord. Wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all.

Those who focus t heir consciousness on emot ional at t achment t o Maya must leave;
t hey depart crying out in despair.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, his only Companion in
t he end. | | 1| |

I have none ot her t han You, O Lord.

I n t he Guru's Sanct uary, t he Lord is found, O my merchant friend; by great good
fort une, He is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Wit hout t he humble Saint s, O Siblings of Dest iny, no one has obt ained t he Lord's
Name.

Those who do t heir deeds in ego are like t he prost it ut e's son, who has no name.

The fat her's st at us is obt ained only if t he Guru is pleased and best ows His Favor.

By great good fort une, t he Guru is found; embrace love for t he Lord, day and night .

Servant Nanak has realized God; he sings t he Lord's Praises t hrough t he act ions he
does. | | 2| |

I n my mind t here is such a deep yearning for t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Naam wit hin me; I have found t he Lord t hrough
t he Lord God's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

As long as t here is yout h and healt h, medit at e on t he Naam.

Along t he way, t he Lord shall go along wit h you, and in t he end, He shall save you.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose, wit hin whose minds t he Lord has come t o dwell.

Those who have not remembered t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, shall leave wit h
regret in t he end.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny writ t en upon t heir foreheads, O servant
Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam. | | 3| |

O my mind, embrace love for t he Lord, Har, Har.

By great good fort une, t he Guru is found; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, we
are carried across t o t he ot her side. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord Himself creat es, He Himself gives and t akes away.

The Lord Himself leads us ast ray in doubt ; t he Lord Himself impart s underst anding.

The minds of t he Gurmukhs are illuminat ed and enlight ened; t hey are so very rare.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who find t he Lord, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings.

Servant Nanak's heart -lot us has blossomed fort h, and t he Lord, Har, Har, has come t o
dwell in t he mind. | | 4| |

O mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Hurry t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord, t he Guru, O my soul; all your sins shall be t aken
away. | | 1| | Pause| |

The All-pervading Lord dwells wit hin each and every person's heart -how can He be
obt ained?

By meet ing t he Perfect Guru, t he True Guru, t he Lord comes t o dwell wit hin t he
conscious mind.

The Naam is my Support and Sust enance. From t he Lord's Name, I obt ain salvat ion
and underst anding.

My fait h is in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. The Lord's Name is my st at us and
honor.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; He is dyed in t he deep
crimson color of t he Lord's Love. | | 5| |

Medit at e on t he Lord, t he True Lord God.

Through t he Guru's Word, you shall come t o know t he Lord God. From t he Lord God,
everyt hing was creat ed. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny, come t o t he Guru and meet Him.

They love t o serve, O my merchant friend, and t hrough t he Guru, t hey are illuminat ed
by t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Blessed, blessed is t he t rade of t hose t raders who have loaded t he merchandise of t he
Wealt h of t he Lord.

The faces of t he Gurmukhs are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord; t hey come t o t he Lord
and merge wit h Him.

O servant Nanak, t hey alone find t he Guru, wit h whom t he Lord, t he Treasure of
Excellence, is pleased. | | 6| |

Medit at e on t he Lord, wit h every breat h and morsel of food.

The Gurmukhs embrace t he Love of t he Lord in t heir minds; t hey are cont inually
occupied wit h t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| | 1| |
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Vaar Of Siree Raag, Fourt h Mehl, Wit h Shaloks:

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Among t he ragas, Siree Raag is t he best , if it inspires you t o enshrine love for t he True
Lord.

The True Lord comes t o abide forever in t he mind, and your underst anding becomes
st eady and unequalled.

The priceless j ewel is obt ained, by cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

The t ongue becomes t rue, t he mind becomes t rue, and t he body becomes t rue as
well.

O Nanak, forever t rue are t he dealings of t hose who serve t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

All ot her loves are t ransit ory, as long as people do not love t heir Lord and Mast er.

This mind is ent iced by Maya-it cannot see or hear.

Wit hout seeing her Husband Lord, love does not well up; what can t he blind person
do?

O Nanak, t he True One who t akes away t he eyes of spirit ual wisdom-He alone can
rest ore t hem. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord alone is t he One Creat or; t here is only t he One Court of t he Lord.

The One Lord's Command is t he One and Only-enshrine t he One Lord in your
consciousness.

Wit hout t hat Lord, t here is no ot her at all. Remove your fear, doubt and dread.

Praise t hat Lord who prot ect s you, inside your home, and out side as well.

When t hat Lord becomes merciful, and one comes t o chant t he Lord's Name, one
swims across t he ocean of fear. | | 1| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The gift s belong t o our Lord and Mast er; how can we compet e wit h Him?

Some remain awake and aware, and do not receive t hese gift s, while ot hers are
awakened from t heir sleep t o be blessed. | | 1| |

First Mehl:
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Fait h, cont ent ment and t olerance are t he food and provisions of t he angels.

They obt ain t he Perfect Vision of t he Lord, while t hose who gossip find no place of
rest . | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself creat ed all; You Yourself delegat e t he t asks.

You Yourself are pleased, beholding Your Own Glorious Great ness.

O Lord, t here is not hing at all beyond You. You are t he True Lord.

You Yourself are cont ained in all places.

Medit at e on t hat Lord, O Saint s; He shall rescue and save you. | | 2| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Pride in social st at us is empt y; pride in personal glory is useless.

The One Lord gives shade t o all beings.

You may call yourself good;

O Nanak, t his will only be known when your honor is approved in God's Account . | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

Die before t he one whom you love;

t o live aft er he dies is t o live a wort hless life in t his world. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself creat ed t he eart h, and t he t wo lamps of t he sun and t he moon.

You creat ed t he fourt een world-shops, in which Your Business is t ransact ed.

The Lord best ows His Profit s on t hose who become Gurmukh.

The Messenger of Deat h does not t ouch t hose who drink in t he True Ambrosial Nect ar.

They t hemselves are saved, along wit h t heir family, and all t hose who follow t hem are
saved as well. | | 3| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

He creat ed t he Creat ive Power of t he Universe, wit hin which He dwells.
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One who reflect s upon his allot t ed span of life, becomes t he slave of God.

The value of t he Creat ive Power of t he Universe cannot be known.

Even if it s value were known, it could not be described.

Some t hink about religious rit uals and regulat ions,

but wit hout underst anding, how can t hey cross over t o t he ot her side?

Let sincere fait h be your bowing in prayer, and let t he conquest of your mind be your
obj ect ive in life.

Wherever I look, t here I see God's Presence. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The Societ y of t he Guru is not obt ained like t his, by t rying t o be near or far away.
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O Nanak, you shall meet t he True Guru, if your mind remains in His Presence. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The seven islands, seven seas, nine cont inent s, four Vedas and eight een Puraanas

-O Lord, You pervade and permeat e all. Lord, everyone loves You.

All beings and creat ures medit at e on You, Lord. You hold t he eart h in Your Hands.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose Gurmukhs who worship and adore t he Lord.

You Yourself are All-pervading; You st age t his wondrous drama! | | 4| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Why ask for a pen, and why ask for ink? Writ e wit hin your heart .

Remain immersed forever in t he Love of your Lord and Mast er, and your love for Him
shall never break.

Pen and ink shall pass away, along wit h what has been writ t en.

O Nanak, t he Love of your Husband Lord shall never perish. The True Lord has
best owed it , as it was pre-ordained. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

That which is seen, shall not go along wit h you. What does it t ake t o make you see
t his?

The True Guru has implant ed t he True Name wit hin; remain lovingly absorbed in t he
True One.

O Nanak, t he Word of His Shabad is True. By His Grace, it is obt ained. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Lord, You are inside and out side as well. You are t he Knower of secret s.

What ever anyone does, t he Lord knows. O my mind, t hink of t he Lord.

The one who commit s sins lives in fear, while t he one who lives right eously rej oices.

O Lord, You Yourself are True, and True is Your Just ice. Why should anyone be afraid?

O Nanak, t hose who recognize t he True Lord are blended wit h t he True One. | | 5| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Burn t he pen, and burn t he ink; burn t he paper as well.

Burn t he writ er who writ es in t he love of dualit y.

O Nanak, people do what is pre-ordained; t hey cannot do anyt hing else. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

False is ot her reading, and false is ot her speaking, in t he love of Maya.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, not hing is permanent ; t hose who read and read are
ruined. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Great is t he Great ness of t he Lord, and t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

Great is t he Great ness of t he Lord; His Just ice is t ot ally Right eous.

Great is t he Great ness of t he Lord; people receive t he fruit s of t he soul.

Great is t he Great ness of t he Lord; He does not hear t he words of t he back-bit ers.

Great is t he Great ness of t he Lord; He gives His Gift s wit hout being asked. | | 6| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Those who act in ego shall all die. Their worldly possessions shall not go along wit h
t hem.

Because of t heir love of dualit y, t hey suffer in pain. The Messenger of Deat h is
wat ching all.
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O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are saved, by cont emplat ing t he True Name. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

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We are good at t alking, but our act ions are bad.

Ment ally, we are impure and black, but out wardly, we appear whit e.

We imit at e t hose who st and and serve at t he Lord's Door.

They are at t uned t o t he Love of t heir Husband Lord, and t hey experience t he pleasure
of His Love.

They remain powerless, even while t hey have power; t hey remain humble and meek.

O Nanak, our lives become profit able if we associat e wit h t hem. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself are t he wat er, You Yourself are t he fish, and You Yourself are t he net .

You Yourself cast t he net , and You Yourself are t he bait .

You Yourself are t he lot us, unaffect ed and st ill bright ly-colored in hundreds of feet of
wat er.

You Yourself liberat e t hose who t hink of You for even an inst ant .

O Lord, not hing is beyond You. I am delight ed t o behold You, t hrough t he Word of t he

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who does not know t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command cries out in t errible pain.

She is filled wit h decept ion, and she cannot sleep in peace.

But if t he soul-bride follows t he Will of her Lord and Mast er, she shall be honored in
her own home, and called t o t he Mansion of His Presence.

O Nanak, by His Mercy, t his underst anding is obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, she is absorbed int o t he True One. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O self-willed manmukh, devoid of t he Naam, do not be misled upon beholding t he
color of t he safflower.

I t s color last s for only a few days-it is wort hless!

At t ached t o dualit y, t he foolish, blind and st upid people wast e away and die.

Like worms, t hey live in manure, and in it , t hey die over and over again.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam are dyed in t he color of t rut h; t hey t ake
on t he int uit ive peace and poise of t he Guru.

The color of devot ional worship does not fade away; t hey remain int uit ively absorbed
in t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You creat ed t he ent ire universe, and You Yourself bring sust enance t o it .

Some eat and survive by pract icing fraud and deceit ; from t heir mout hs t hey drop
falsehood and lies.

As it pleases You, You assign t hem t heir t asks.

Some underst and Trut hfulness; t hey are given t he inexhaust ible t reasure.

Those who eat by remembering t he Lord are prosperous, while t hose who do not
remember Him st ret ch out t heir hands in need. | | 8| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, const ant ly read and recit e t he Vedas, for t he sake
of t he love of Maya.

I n t he love of dualit y, t he foolish people have forgot t en t he Lord's Name; t hey shall
receive t heir punishment .

They never t hink of t he One who gave t hem body and soul, who provides sust enance
t o all.

The noose of deat h shall not be cut away from t heir necks; t hey shall come and go in
reincarnat ion over and over again.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not underst and anyt hing. They do what t hey are
pre-ordained t o do.

Through perfect dest iny, t hey meet t he True Guru, t he Giver of peace, and t he Naam
comes t o abide in t he mind.

They enj oy peace, t hey wear peace, and t hey pass t heir lives in t he peace of peace.

O Nanak, t hey do not forget t he Naam from t he mind; t hey are honored in t he Court

Third Mehl:

Serving t he True Guru, peace is obt ained. The True Name is t he Treasure of
Excellence.

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Follow t he Guru's Teachings, and recognize your own self; t he Divine Light of t he
Lord's Name shall shine wit hin.

The t rue ones pract ice Trut h; great ness rest s in t he Great Lord.

Body, soul and all t hings belong t o t he Lord-praise Him, and offer your prayers t o Him.

Sing t he Praises of t he True Lord t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, and you shall abide
in t he peace of peace.

You may pract ice chant ing, penance and aust ere self-discipline wit hin your mind, but
wit hout t he Name, life is useless.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Name is obt ained, while t he self-willed manmukh
wast es away in emot ional at t achment .

Please prot ect me, by t he Pleasure of Your Will. Nanak is Your slave. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All are Yours, and You belong t o all. You are t he wealt h of all.

Everyone begs from You, and all offer prayers t o You each day.

Those, unt o whom You give, receive everyt hing. You are far away from some, and
You are close t o ot hers.

Wit hout You, t here is not even a place t o st and begging. See t his yourself and verify it
in your mind.

All praise You, O Lord; at Your Door, t he Gurmukhs are enlight ened. | | 9| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, read and read, and shout out loud, but t hey are
at t ached t o t he love of Maya.

They do not recognize God wit hin t hemselves-t hey are so foolish and ignorant !

I n t he love of dualit y, t hey t ry t o t each t he world, but t hey do not underst and
medit at ive cont emplat ion.

They lose t heir lives uselessly; t hey die, only t o be re-born, over and over again. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Those who serve t he True Guru obt ain t he Name. Reflect on t his and underst and.
!
Et ernal peace and j oy abide in t heir minds; t hey abandon t heir cries and complaint s.

Their ident it y consumes t heir ident ical ident it y, and t heir minds become pure by
cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

O Nanak, at t uned t o t he Shabad, t hey are liberat ed. They love t heir Beloved Lord.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Service t o t he Lord is fruit ful; t hrough it , t he Gurmukh is honored and approved.

That person, wit h whom t he Lord is pleased, meet s wit h t he Guru, and medit at es on
t he Name of t he Lord.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord is found. The Lord carries us across.

Through st ubborn-mindedness, none have found Him; go and consult t he Vedas on
t his.

O Nanak, he alone serves t he Lord, whom t he Lord at t aches t o Himself. | | 10| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, he is a brave warrior, who conquers and subdues his vicious inner ego.

Praising t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he Gurmukhs redeem t heir lives.

They t hemselves are liberat ed forever, and t hey save all t heir ancest ors.

Those who love t he Naam look beaut eous at t he Gat e of Trut h.

The self-willed manmukhs die in egot ism-even t heir deat h is painfully ugly.

Everyt hing happens according t o t he Lord's Will; what can t he poor people do?

At t ached t o self-conceit and dualit y, t hey have forgot t en t heir Lord and Mast er.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, everyt hing is painful, and happiness is forgot t en. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Name of t he Lord wit hin me. I t has dispelled my
doubt s from wit hin.

I sing t he Lord's Name and t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises; t he Divine Light shines,
and now I see t he Way.

Conquering my ego, I am lovingly focused on t he One Lord; t he Naam has come t o
dwell wit hin me.

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Following t he Guru's Teachings, I cannot be t ouched by t he Messenger of Deat h. I am
absorbed in t he True Name.

The Creat or Himself is All-pervading everywhere; He links t hose wit h whom He is
pleased t o His Name.

Servant Nanak chant s t he Naam, and so he lives. Wit hout t he Name, he would die in
an inst ant . | | 2| |

Pauree:

One who is accept ed at t he Court of t he Lord shall be accept ed in court s everywhere.

Wherever he goes, he is recognized as honorable. Seeing his face, all sinners are
saved.

Wit hin him is t he Treasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. Through t he Naam, he
is exalt ed.

He worships t he Name, and believes in t he Name; t he Name erases all his sinful
mist akes.

Those who medit at e on t he Name, wit h one-point ed mind and focused consciousness,
remain forever st able in t he world. | | 11| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Worship t he Divine, Supreme Soul, wit h t he int uit ive peace and poise of t he Guru.

I f t he individual soul has fait h in t he Supreme Soul, t hen it shall obt ain realizat ion
wit hin it s own home.

The soul becomes st eady, and does not waver, by t he nat ural inclinat ion of t he Guru's
Loving Will.

Wit hout t he Guru, int uit ive wisdom does not come, and t he filt h of greed does not
depart from wit hin.

I f t he Lord's Name abides wit hin t he mind, for a moment , even for an inst ant , it is like
bat hing at all t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

Filt h does not st ick t o t hose who are t rue, but filt h at t aches it self t o t hose who love
dualit y.

This filt h cannot be washed off, even by bat hing at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of
pilgrimage.

The self-willed manmukh does deeds in egot ism; he earns only pain and more pain.

O Nanak, t he filt hy ones become clean only when t hey meet and surrender t o t he
True Guru. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukhs may be t aught , but how can t hey really be t aught ?

The manmukhs do not fit in at all. Because of t heir past act ions, t hey are condemned
t o t he cycle of reincarnat ion.

Loving at t ent ion t o t he Lord and at t achment t o Maya are t he t wo separat e ways; all
act according t o t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command.

The Gurmukh has conquered his own mind, by applying t he Touchst one of t he
Shabad.

He fight s wit h his mind, he set t les wit h his mind, and he is at peace wit h his mind.

All obt ain t he desires of t heir minds, t hrough t he Love of t he True Word of t he
Shabad.

They drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam forever; t his is how t he Gurmukhs act .

Those who st ruggle wit h somet hing ot her t han t heir own mind, shall depart having
wast ed t heir lives.

The self-willed manmukhs, t hrough st ubborn-mindedness and t he pract ice of
falsehood, lose t he game of life.

Those who conquer t heir own mind, by Guru's Grace, lovingly focus t heir at t ent ion on
t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs pract ice Trut h, while t he self-willed manmukhs cont inue
coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Saint s of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny, list en, and hear t he Lord's Teachings,
t hrough t he True Guru.

Those who have good dest iny pre-ordained and inscribed on t heir foreheads, grasp it
and keep it enshrined in t he heart .

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t hey int uit ively t ast e t he sublime, exquisit e and
ambrosial sermon of t he Lord.

The Divine Light shines in t heir heart s, and like t he sun which removes t he darkness
of night , it dispels t he darkness of ignorance.

As Gurmukh, t hey behold wit h t heir eyes t he Unseen, I mpercept ible, Unknowable,
I mmaculat e Lord. | | 12| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:
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Those who serve t heir True Guru are cert ified and accept ed.

They eradicat e selfishness and conceit from wit hin; t hey remain lovingly absorbed in
t he True One.

Those who do not serve t he True Guru wast e away t heir lives in vain.

O Nanak, t he Lord does j ust as He pleases. No one has any say in t his. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit h t he mind encircled by wickedness and evil, people do evil deeds.

The ignorant worship t he love of dualit y; in t he Lord's Court t hey shall be punished.

So worship t he Lord, t he Light of t he soul; wit hout t he True Guru, underst anding is
not obt ained.

Medit at ion, penance and aust ere self-discipline are found by surrendering t o t he True
Guru's Will. By His Grace t his is received.

O Nanak, serve wit h t his int uit ive awareness; only t hat which is pleasing t o t he Lord is
approved. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my mind; it will bring you et ernal peace, day
and night .

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my mind; medit at ing on it , all sins and
misdeeds shall be erased.

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my mind; t hrough it , all povert y, pain and
hunger shall be removed.

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my mind; as Gurmukh, declare your love.

One who has such pre-ordained dest iny inscribed upon his forehead by t he True Lord,
chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 13| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Those who do not serve t he True Guru, and who do not cont emplat e t he Word of t he
Shabad

-spirit ual wisdom does not ent er int o t heir heart s; t hey are like dead bodies in t he
world.

They go t hrough t he cycle of 8.4 million reincarnat ions, and t hey are ruined t hrough
deat h and rebirt h.

He alone serves t he True Guru, whom t he Lord Himself inspires t o do so.

The Treasure of t he Naam is wit hin t he True Guru; by His Grace, it is obt ained.

Those who are t ruly at t uned t o t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad-t heir love is forever
True.

O Nanak, t hose who are unit ed wit h Him shall not be separat ed again. They merge
impercept ibly int o God. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:
`
One who knows t he Benevolent Lord God is t he t rue devot ee of Bhagaaut ee.

By Guru's Grace, he is self-realized.

He rest rains his wandering mind, and brings it back t o it s own home wit hin t he self.

He remains dead while yet alive, and he chant s t he Name of t he Lord.

Such a Bhagaaut ee is most exalt ed.

O Nanak, he merges int o t he True One. | | 2| |

Third Mehl:

He is full of deceit , and yet he calls himself a devot ee of Bhagaaut ee.

Through hypocrisy, he shall never at t ain t he Supreme Lord God.

He slanders ot hers, and pollut es himself wit h his own filt h.

Out wardly, he washes off t he filt h, but t he impurit y of his mind does not go away.

He argues wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

Night and day, he suffers, engrossed in t he love of dualit y.

He does not remember t he Name of t he Lord, but st ill, he performs all sort s of empt y
rit uals.

That which is pre-ordained cannot be erased.

O Nanak, wit hout serving t he True Guru, liberat ion is not obt ained. | | 3| |

Pauree:

Those who medit at e on t he True Guru shall not be burnt t o ashes.

Those who medit at e on t he True Guru are sat isfied and fulfilled.

Those who medit at e on t he True Guru are not afraid of t he Messenger of Deat h.

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Those upon whom t he Lord showers His Mercy, fall at t he Feet of t he True Guru.

Here and hereaft er, t heir faces are radiant ; t hey go t o t he Lord's Court in robes of
honor. | | 14| |

Shalok, Second Mehl:
!
Chop off t hat head which does not bow t o t he Lord.

O Nanak, t hat human body, in which t here is no pain of separat ion from t he Lord-t ake
t hat body and burn it . | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Forget t ing t he Primal Lord, O Nanak, people are born and die, over and over again.

Mist aking it for musk, t hey have fallen int o t he st inking pit of filt h. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Medit at e on t hat Name of t he Lord, O my mind, whose Command rules over all.

Chant t hat Name of t he Lord, O my mind, which will save you at t he very last
moment .

Chant t hat Name of t he Lord, O my mind, which shall drive out all hunger and desire
from your mind.

Very fort unat e and blessed is t hat Gurmukh who chant s t he Naam; it shall bring all
slanderers and wicked enemies t o fall at his feet .

O Nanak, worship and adore t he Naam, t he Great est Name of all, before which all
come and bow. | | 15| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

She may wear good clot hes, but t he bride is ugly and rude; her mind is false and
impure.

She does not walk in harmony wit h t he Will of her Husband Lord. I nst ead, she
foolishly gives Him orders.

But she who walks in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will, shall be spared all pain and
suffering.

That dest iny which was pre-ordained by t he Creat or cannot be erased.

She must dedicat e her mind and body t o her Husband Lord, and enshrine love for t he

Wit hout His Name, no one has found Him; see t his and reflect upon it in your heart .

O Nanak, she is beaut iful and graceful; t he Creat or Lord ravishes and enj oys her. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

At t achment t o Maya is an ocean of darkness; neit her t his shore nor t he one beyond
can be seen.

The ignorant , self-willed manmukhs suffer in t errible pain; t hey forget t he Lord's Name
and drown.

They arise in t he morning and perform all sort s of rit uals, but t hey are caught in t he
love of dualit y.

Those who serve t he True Guru cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs keep t he True Name enshrined in t heir heart s; t hey are
absorbed int o t he True One. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord pervades and permeat es t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; t here is no ot her
at all.

The Lord Himself sit s upon His Throne and administ ers j ust ice. He beat s and drives
out t he false-heart ed.

The Lord best ows glorious great ness upon t hose who are t rut hful. He administ ers
right eous j ust ice.

So praise t he Lord, everybody; He prot ect s t he poor and t he lost souls.

He honors t he right eous and punishes t he sinners. | | 16| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh, t he foolish bride, is a filt hy, rude and evil wife.

Forsaking her Husband Lord and leaving her own home, she gives her love t o anot her.

Her desires are never sat isfied, and she burns and cries out in pain.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, she is ugly and ungraceful. She is abandoned and left
behind by her Husband Lord. | | 1| |
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Third Mehl:

The happy soul-bride is at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad; she is in love wit h t he
True Guru.

She cont inually enj oys and ravishes her Beloved, wit h t rue love and affect ion.

She is such a loveable, beaut iful and noble woman.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, t he happy soul-bride unit es wit h t he Lord of Union. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Lord, everyone sings Your Praises. You have freed us from bondage.

Lord, everyone bows in reverence t o You. You have saved us from our sinful ways.

Lord, You are t he Honor of t he dishonored. Lord, You are t he St rongest of t he st rong.

The Lord beat s down t he egocent rics and correct s t he foolish, self-willed manmukhs.

The Lord best ows glorious great ness on His devot ees, t he poor, and t he lost souls.
| | 17| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who walks in harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru, obt ains t he great est glory.

The Exalt ed Name of t he Lord abides in his mind, and no one can t ake it away.

That person, upon whom t he Lord best ows His Grace, receives His Mercy.

O Nanak, creat ivit y is under t he cont rol of t he Creat or; how rare are t hose who, as
Gurmukh, realize t his! | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t hose who worship and adore t he Lord's Name night and day, vibrat e t he
St ring of t he Lord's Love.

Maya, t he maid-servant of our Lord and Mast er, serves t hem.

The Perfect One has made t hem perfect ; by t he Hukam of His Command, t hey are
embellished.

By Guru's Grace, t hey underst and Him, and t hey find t he gat e of salvat ion.

The self-willed manmukhs do not know t he Lord's Command; t hey are beat en down
by t he Messenger of Deat h.

But t he Gurmukhs, who worship and adore t he Lord, cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean.

All t heir demerit s are erased, and replaced wit h merit s. The Guru Himself is t heir
Forgiver. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord's devot ees have fait h in Him. The Lord knows everyt hing.

No one is as great a Knower as t he Lord; t he Lord administ ers right eous j ust ice.

Why should we feel any burning anxiet y, since t he Lord does not punish wit hout j ust
cause?

True is t he Mast er, and True is His Just ice; only t he sinners are defeat ed.

O devot ees, praise t he Lord wit h your palms pressed t oget her; t he Lord saves His
humble devot ees. | | 18| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Oh, if only I could meet my Beloved, and keep Him enshrined deep wit hin my heart !

I praise t hat God forever and ever, t hrough love and affect ion for t he Guru.

O Nanak, t hat one upon whom He best ows His Glance of Grace is unit ed wit h Him;
such a person is t he t rue soul-bride of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Serving t he Guru, t he Lord is obt ained, when He best ows His Glance of Grace.

They are t ransformed from humans int o angels, medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord.

They conquer t heir egot ism and merge wit h t he Lord; t hey are saved t hrough t he

O Nanak, t hey merge impercept ibly int o t he Lord, who has best owed His Favor upon
t hem. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord Himself inspires us t o worship Him; He reveals His Glorious Great ness.

He Himself inspires us t o place our fait h in Him. Thus He performs His Own Service.
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The Lord best ows bliss upon His devot ees, and gives t hem a seat in t he et ernal home.

He does not give t he sinners any st abilit y or place of rest ; He consigns t hem t o t he
dept hs of hell.

The Lord blesses His devot ees wit h His Love; He sides wit h t hem and saves t hem.
| | 19| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

False-mindedness is t he drummer-woman; cruelt y is t he but cheress; slander of ot hers
in one's heart is t he cleaning-woman, and deceit ful anger is t he out cast -woman.
!
What good are t he ceremonial lines drawn around your kit chen, when t hese four are
seat ed t here wit h you?
!
Make Trut h your self-discipline, and make good deeds t he lines you draw; make
chant ing t he Name your cleansing bat h.
!
O Nanak, t hose who do not walk in t he ways of sin, shall be exalt ed in t he world

First Mehl:

Which is t he swan, and which is t he crane? I t is only by His Glance of Grace.

Whoever is pleasing t o Him, O Nanak, is t ransformed from a crow int o a swan. | | 2| |

Pauree:

What ever work you wish t o accomplish-t ell it t o t he Lord.

He will resolve your affairs; t he True Guru gives His Guarant ee of Trut h.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, you shall t ast e t he t reasure of t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

The Lord is t he Merciful Dest royer of fear; He preserves and prot ect s His slaves.

O Nanak, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and see t he Unseen Lord God. | | 20| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Body and soul, all belong t o Him. He gives His Support t o all.

O Nanak, become Gurmukh and serve Him, who is forever and ever t he Giver.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who medit at e on t he Formless Lord.

Their faces are forever radiant , and t he whole world bows in reverence t o t hem. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Meet ing t he True Guru, I am t ot ally t ransformed; I have obt ained t he nine t reasures
t o use and consume.

The Siddhis-t he eight een supernat ural spirit ual powers-follow in my foot st eps; I dwell
in my own home, wit hin my own self.

The Unst ruck Melody const ant ly vibrat es wit hin; my mind is exalt ed and uplift ed-I am
lovingly absorbed in t he Lord.

O Nanak, devot ion t o t he Lord abides wit hin t he minds of t hose who have such pre-
ordained dest iny writ t en on t heir foreheads. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I am a minst rel of t he Lord God, my Lord and Mast er; I have come t o t he Lord's Door.

The Lord has heard my sad cries from wit hin; He has called me, His minst rel, int o His
Presence.

The Lord called His minst rel in, and asked, "Why have you come here?"

"O Merciful God, please grant me t he gift of cont inual medit at ion on t he Lord's Name."

And so t he Lord, t he Great Giver, inspired Nanak t o chant t he Lord's Name, and
blessed him wit h robes of honor. | | 21| | 1| | Sudh| |


Siree Raag, Kabeer Jee: To Be Sung To The Tune Of "Ayk Su-Aan" :

The mot her t hinks t hat her son is growing up; she does not underst and t hat , day by
day, his life is diminishing.

Calling him, "Mine, mine", she fondles him lovingly, while t he Messenger of Deat h
looks on and laughs. | | 1| |

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You have misled t he world so deeply in doubt .

How can people underst and You, when t hey are ent ranced by Maya? | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, give up t he pleasures of corrupt ion, or else you will surely die of t hem.

Medit at e on t he Lord, O mort al being, t hrough t he Word of His Bani; you shall be
blessed wit h et ernal life. I n t his way, shall you cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.
| | 2| |
!
As it pleases Him, people embrace love for t he Lord,

and doubt and delusion are dispelled from wit hin.

I nt uit ive peace and poise well up wit hin, and t he int ellect is awakened t o spirit ual
wisdom.

By Guru's Grace, t he inner being is t ouched by t he Lord's Love. | | 3| |

I n t his associat ion, t here is no deat h.

Recognizing t he Hukam of His Command, you shall meet wit h your Lord and Mast er.
| | 1| | Second Pause| |

Siree Raag, Trilochan:

The mind is t ot ally at t ached t o Maya; t he mort al has forgot t en his fear of old age and
deat h.

Gazing upon his family, he blossoms fort h like t he lot us flower; t he deceit ful person
wat ches and covet s t he homes of ot hers. | | 1| |

When t he powerful Messenger of Deat h comes, no one can st and against his awesome
power.

Rare, very rare, is t hat friend who comes and says,

"O my Beloved, t ake me int o Your Embrace! O my Lord, please save me! "| | 1| | Pause| |

I ndulging in all sort s of princely pleasures, O mort al, you have forgot t en God; you
have fallen int o t he world-ocean, and you t hink t hat you have become immort al.

Cheat ed and plundered by Maya, you do not t hink of God, and you wast e your life in
laziness. | | 2| |

The pat h you must walk is t reacherous and t errifying, O mort al; neit her t he sun nor
t he moon shine t here.
!
Your emot ional at t achment t o Maya will be forgot t en, when you have t o leave t his
world. | | 3| |

Today, it became clear t o my mind t hat t he Right eous Judge of Dharma is wat ching
us.

His messengers, wit h t heir awesome power, crush people bet ween t heir hands; I
cannot st and against t hem. | | 4| |

I f someone is going t o t each me somet hing, let it be t hat t he Lord is pervading t he
forest s and fields.

O Dear Lord, You Yourself know everyt hing; so prays Trilochan, Lord. | | 5| | 2| |

Siree Raag, Devot ee Kabeer Jee:

List en, O religious scholar: t he One Lord alone is Wondrous; no one can describe Him.

He fascinat es t he angels, t he celest ial singers and t he heavenly musicians; he has
st rung t he t hree worlds upon His Thread. | | 1| |

The Unst ruck Melody of t he Sovereign Lord's Harp vibrat es;

by His Glance of Grace, we are lovingly at t uned t o t he Sound-current of t he Naad.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Tent h Gat e of my crown chakra is t he dist illing fire, and t he channels of t he I da
and Pingala are t he funnels, t o pour in and empt y out t he golden vat .

I nt o t hat vat , t here t rickles a gent le st ream of t he most sublime and pure essence of
all dist illed essences. | | 2| |

Somet hing wonderful has happened-t he breat h has become t he cup.

I n all t he t hree worlds, such a Yogi is unique. What king can compare t o him? | | 3| |

This spirit ual wisdom of God, t he Supreme Soul, has illuminat ed my being. Says
Kabeer, I am at t uned t o His Love.

All t he rest of t he world is deluded by doubt , while my mind is int oxicat ed wit h t he
Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| |
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Sree Raag, The Word Of Devot ee Baynee Jee:

To Be Sung To The Tune Of "Pehray":


O man, when you were coiled in t he cradle of t he womb, upside-down, you were
absorbed in medit at ion.

You t ook no pride in your perishable body; night and day were all t he same t o you-
you lived unknowing, in t he silence of t he void.

Remember t he t errible pain and suffering of t hose days, now t hat you have spread out
t he net of your consciousness far and wide.

Leaving t he womb, you ent ered t his mort al world; you have forgot t en t he Lord from
your mind. | | 1| |

Lat er, you will regret and repent -you fool! Why are you engrossed in evil-mindedness
and skept icism?

Think of t he Lord, or else you shall be led t o t he Cit y of Deat h. Why are you
wandering around, out of cont rol? | | 1| | Pause| |

You play like a child, craving sweet s; moment by moment , you become more
ent angled in emot ional at t achment .

Tast ing good and bad, you eat nect ar and t hen poison, and t hen t he five passions
appear and t ort ure you.

Abandoning medit at ion, penance and self-rest raint , and t he wisdom of good act ions,
you do not worship and adore t he Lord's Name.
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You are overflowing wit h sexual desire, and your int ellect is st ained wit h darkness;
you are held in t he grip of Shakt i's power. | | 2| |

I n t he heat of yout hful passion, you look wit h desire upon t he faces of ot her men's
wives; you do not dist inguish bet ween good and evil.

Drunk wit h sexual desire and ot her great sins, you go ast ray, and do not dist inguish
bet ween vice and virt ue.

Gazing upon your children and your propert y, your mind is proud and arrogant ; you
cast out t he Lord from your heart .

When ot hers die, you measure your own wealt h in your mind; you wast e your life in
t he pleasures of t he mout h and sexual organs. | | 3| |

Your hair is whit er t han t he j asmine flower, and your voice has grown feeble, as if it
comes from t he sevent h underworld.

Your eyes wat er, and your int ellect and st rengt h have left you; but st ill, your sexual
desire churns and drives you on.

And so, your int ellect has dried up t hrough corrupt ion, and t he lot us flower of your
body has wilt ed and wit hered.

You have forsaken t he Bani, t he Word of t he I mmort al Lord, in t his mort al world; in
t he end, you shall regret and repent . | | 4| |

Gazing upon t he t iny bodies of your children, love has welled up wit hin your heart ;
you are proud of t hem, but you do not underst and.

You long for t he dignit y of a long life, but your eyes can no longer see anyt hing.

Your light has gone out , and t he bird of your mind has flown away; you are no longer
welcome in your own home and court yard.

Says Baynee, list en, O devot ee: who has ever at t ained liberat ion aft er such a deat h?
| | 5| |

Sree Raag:

You are me, and I am You-what is t he difference bet ween us?

We are like gold and t he bracelet , or wat er and t he waves. | | 1| |

I f I did not commit any sins, O I nfinit e Lord,

how would You have acquired t he name, 'Redeemer of sinners'? | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my Mast er, t he I nner-knower, Searcher of heart s.

The servant is known by his God, and t he Lord and Mast er is known by His servant .
| | 2| |

Grant me t he wisdom t o worship and adore You wit h my body.

O Ravi Daas, one who underst ands t hat t he Lord is equally in all, is very rare. | | 3| |

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Raag Maaj h, Chau-Padas, First House, Fourt h Mehl:

One Universal Creat or God. The Name I s Trut h. Creat ive Being Personified. No Fear.
No Hat red. I mage Of The Undying, Beyond Birt h, Self-Exist ent . By Guru's Grace:

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is pleasing t o my mind.

By great good fort une, I medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

The Perfect Guru has at t ained spirit ual perfect ion in t he Name of t he Lord. How rare
are t hose who follow t he Guru's Teachings. | | 1| |

I have loaded my pack wit h t he provisions of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Companion of my breat h of life shall always be wit h me.

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Lord's Name wit hin me. I have t he I mperishable
Treasure of t he Lord in my lap. | | 2| |

The Lord, Har, Har, is my Best Friend; He is my Beloved Lord King.

I f only someone would come and int roduce me t o Him, t he Rej uvenat or of my breat h
of life.

I cannot survive wit hout seeing my Beloved. My eyes are welling up wit h t ears. | | 3| |

My Friend, t he True Guru, has been my Best Friend since I was very young.

I cannot survive wit hout seeing Him, O my mot her!

O Dear Lord, please show Mercy t o me, t hat I may meet t he Guru. Servant Nanak
gat hers t he Wealt h of t he Lord's Name in his lap. | | 4| | 1| |

Maaj h, Fourt h Mehl:

The Lord is my mind, body and breat h of life.

I do not know any ot her t han t he Lord.

I f only I could have t he good fort une t o meet some friendly Saint ; he might show me
t he Way t o my Beloved Lord God. | | 1| |

I have searched my mind and body, t hrough and t hrough.

How can I meet my Darling Beloved, O my mot her?

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I ask about t he Pat h t o God. I n t hat
Congregat ion, t he Lord God abides. | | 2| |

My Darling Beloved True Guru is my Prot ect or.

I am a helpless child-please cherish me.

The Guru, t he Perfect True Guru, is my Mot her and Fat her. Obt aining t he Wat er of t he
Guru, t he lot us of my heart blossoms fort h. | | 3| |

Wit hout seeing my Guru, sleep does not come.

My mind and body are afflict ed wit h t he pain of separat ion from t he Guru.

O Lord, Har, Har, show mercy t o me, t hat I may meet my Guru. Meet ing t he Guru,
servant Nanak blossoms fort h. | | 4| | 2| |
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Read of t he Lord's Glories and reflect upon t he Lord's Glories.

List en cont inually t o t he Sermon of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and singing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, you shall cross over t he t reacherous and t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| |

Come, friends, let us meet our Lord.

Bring me a message from my Beloved.

He alone is a friend, companion, beloved and brot her of mine, who shows me t he way
t o t he Lord, t he Lord of all. | | 2| |

My illness is known only t o t he Lord and t he Perfect Guru.

I cannot cont inue living wit hout chant ing t he Naam.

So give me t he medicine, t he Mant ra of t he Perfect Guru. Through t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har, I am saved. | | 3| |

I am j ust a poor song-bird, in t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru,

who has placed t he Drop of Wat er, t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, in my mout h.

The Lord is t he Treasure of Wat er; I am j ust a fish in t hat wat er. Wit hout t his Wat er,
servant Nanak would die. | | 4| | 3| |


O servant s of t he Lord, O Saint s, O my Siblings of Dest iny, let us j oin t oget her!

Show me t he way t o my Lord God-I am so hungry for Him!

Please reward my fait h, O Life of t he World, O Great Giver. Obt aining t he Blessed
Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, my mind is fulfilled. | | 1| |

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I chant t he Bani of t he Lord's Word.

The Sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har, is pleasing t o my mind.

The Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, is so sweet t o my mind. Meet ing
t he True Guru, I drink in t his Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 2| |

By great good fort une, t he Lord's Congregat ion is found,

while t he unfort unat e ones wander around in doubt , enduring painful beat ings.

Wit hout good fort une, t he Sat Sangat is not found; wit hout t his Sangat , people are
st ained wit h filt h and pollut ion. | | 3| |

Come and meet me, O Life of t he World, my Beloved.

Please bless me wit h Your Mercy, and enshrine Your Name, Har, Har, wit hin my mind.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Sweet Name has become pleasing t o my mind.
Servant Nanak's mind is drenched and delight ed wit h t he Naam. | | 4| | 4| |


Through t he Guru, I have obt ained t he Lord's spirit ual wisdom. I have obt ained t he
Sublime Essence of t he Lord.

My mind is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord; I drink in t he Sublime Essence of t he
Lord.

Wit h my mout h, I chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; my mind is filled t o
overflowing wit h t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Come, O Saint s, and lead me t o my Lord's Embrace.

Recit e t o me t he Sermon of my Beloved.

I dedicat e my mind t o t hose Saint s of t he Lord, who chant t he Word of t he Guru's
Bani wit h t heir mout hs. | | 2| |

By great good fort une, t he Lord has led me t o meet His Saint .

The Perfect Guru has placed t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord int o my mout h.

The unfort unat e ones do not find t he True Guru; t he self-willed manmukhs cont inually
endure reincarnat ion t hrough t he womb. | | 3| |

God, t he Merciful, has Himself best owed His Mercy.

He has t ot ally removed t he poisonous pollut ion of egot ism.

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O Nanak, in t he shops of t he cit y of t he human body, t he Gurmukhs buy t he
merchandise of t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 5| |


I medit at e on t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, and t he Name of t he
Lord.

Joining t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion, t he Name comes t o dwell in t he mind.

The Lord God is our Lord and Mast er, I naccessible and Unfat homable. Meet ing t he
True Guru, I enj oy t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 1| |
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Blessed, blessed are t he humble servant s of t he Lord, who know t he Lord God.

I go and ask t hose humble servant s about t he Myst eries of t he Lord.

I wash and massage t heir feet ; j oining wit h t he humble servant s of t he Lord, I drink in
t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The True Guru, t he Giver, has implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me.

By great good fort une, I have obt ained t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan.

The True Essence is Ambrosial Nect ar; t hrough t he Ambrosial Words of t he Perfect
Guru, t his Amrit is obt ained. | | 3| |

O Lord, lead me t o t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and t he t rue beings.

Joining t he Sat Sangat , I medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, I list en and chant t he Lord's Sermon; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, I am
fulfilled by t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 6| |


Come, dear sist ers-let us j oin t oget her.

I am a sacrifice t o t he one who t ells me of my Beloved.

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I have found t he Lord, my Best Friend.
I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Wherever I look, t here I see my Lord and Mast er.

You are permeat ing each and every heart , O Lord, I nner-knower, Searcher of Heart s.

The Perfect Guru has shown me t hat t he Lord is always wit h me. I am forever a
sacrifice t o t he True Guru. | | 2| |

There is only one breat h; all are made of t he same clay; t he light wit hin all is t he
same.

The One Light pervades all t he many and various beings. This Light int ermingles wit h
t hem, but it is not dilut ed or obscured.

By Guru's Grace, I have come t o see t he One. I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru. | | 3| |

Servant Nanak speaks t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word.
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I t is dear and pleasing t o t he minds of t he GurSikhs.

The Guru, t he Perfect True Guru, shares t he Teachings. The Guru, t he True Guru, is
Generous t o all. | | 4| | 7| |

Seven Chau-Padas Of The Fourt h Mehl. | |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House:

My mind longs for t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan.

I t cries out like t he t hirst y song-bird.
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My t hirst is not quenched, and I can find no peace, wit hout t he Blessed Vision of t he
Beloved Saint . | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t he Blessed Vision of t he Beloved Saint Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Your Face is so Beaut iful, and t he Sound of Your Words impart s int uit ive wisdom.

I t is so long since t his rainbird has had even a glimpse of wat er.

Blessed is t hat land where You dwell, O my Friend and I nt imat e Divine Guru. | | 2| |

I am a sacrifice, I am forever a sacrifice, t o my Friend and I nt imat e Divine Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

When I could not be wit h You for j ust one moment , t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga dawned
for me.

When will I meet You, O my Beloved Lord?
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I cannot endure t he night , and sleep does not come, wit hout t he Sight of t he Beloved
Guru's Court . | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hat True Court of t he Beloved Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

By good fort une, I have met t he Saint Guru.

I have found t he I mmort al Lord wit hin t he home of my own self.

I will now serve You forever, and I shall never be separat ed from You, even for an
inst ant . Servant Nanak is Your slave, O Beloved Mast er. | | 4| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice; servant Nanak is Your slave, Lord.
| | Pause| | 1| | 8| |

Raag Maaj h, Fift h Mehl:

Sweet is t hat season when I remember You.

Sublime is t hat work which is done for You.

Blessed is t hat heart in which You dwell, O Giver of all. | | 1| |

You are t he Universal Fat her of all, O my Lord and Mast er.

Your nine t reasures are an inexhaust ible st orehouse.

Those unt o whom You give are sat isfied and fulfilled; t hey become Your devot ees,
Lord. | | 2| |

All place t heir hopes in You.

You dwell deep wit hin each and every heart .

All share in Your Grace; none are beyond You. | | 3| |

You Yourself liberat e t he Gurmukhs;

You Yourself consign t he self-willed manmukhs t o wander in reincarnat ion.

Slave Nanak is a sacrifice t o You; Your Ent ire Play is self-evident , Lord. | | 4| | 2| | 9| |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl:

The Unst ruck Melody resounds and resonat es in peaceful ease.

I rej oice in t he et ernal bliss of t he Word of t he Shabad.

I n t he cave of int uit ive wisdom I sit , absorbed in t he silent t rance of t he Primal Void. I
have obt ained my seat in t he heavens. | | 1| |

Aft er wandering t hrough many ot her homes and houses, I have ret urned t o my own
home,

and I have found what I was longing for.

I am sat isfied and fulfilled; O Saint s, t he Guru has shown me t he Fearless Lord God.
| | 2| |

He Himself is t he King, and He Himself is t he people.

He Himself is in Nirvaanaa, and He Himself indulges in pleasures.

He Himself sit s on t he t hrone of t rue j ust ice, answering t he cries and prayers of all.
| | 3| |

As I have seen Him, so have I described Him.

This Sublime Essence comes only t o one who knows t he Myst ery of t he Lord.

His light merges int o t he Light , and he finds peace. O servant Nanak, t his is all t he
Ext ension of t he One. | | 4| | 3| | 10| |


That house, in which t he soul-bride has married her Husband Lord

-in t hat house, O my companions, sing t he songs of rej oicing.

Joy and celebrat ions decorat e t hat house, in which t he Husband Lord has adorned His
soul-bride. | | 1| |

She is virt uous, and she is very fort unat e;

she is blessed wit h sons and t ender-heart ed. The happy soul-bride is loved by her
Husband.

She is beaut iful, wise, and clever. That soul-bride is t he beloved of her Husband Lord.
| | 2| |

She is well-mannered, noble and dist inguished.

She is decorat ed and adorned wit h wisdom.

She is from a most respect ed family; she is t he queen, adorned wit h t he Love of her
Husband Lord. | | 3| |

Her glory cannot be described;

she melt s in t he Embrace of her Husband Lord.
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Her marriage is et ernal; her Husband is I naccessible and I ncomprehensible. O Servant
Nanak, His Love is her only Support . | | 4| | 4| | 11| |


I have searched and searched, seeking t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

I t ravelled t hrough all sort s of woods and forest s.

My Lord, Har, Har, is bot h absolut e and relat ed, unmanifest and manifest ; is t here
anyone who can come and unit e me wit h Him? | | 1| |

People recit e from memory t he wisdom of t he six schools of philosophy;

t hey perform worship services, wear ceremonial religious marks on t heir foreheads,
and t ake rit ual cleansing bat hs at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.
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They perform t he inner cleansing pract ice wit h wat er and adopt t he eight y-four Yogic
post ures; but st ill, t hey find no peace in any of t hese. | | 2| |

They chant and medit at e, pract icing aust ere self-discipline for years and years;

t hey wander on j ourneys all over t he eart h;
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and yet , t heir heart s are not at peace, even for an inst ant . The Yogi rises up and goes
out , over and over again. | | 3| |

By His Mercy, I have met t he Holy Saint .

My mind and body have been cooled and soot hed; I have been blessed wit h pat ience
and composure.

The I mmort al Lord God has come t o dwell wit hin my heart . Nanak sings t he songs of
j oy t o t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| | 12| |


The Supreme Lord God is I nfinit e and Divine;

He is I naccessible, I ncomprehensible, I nvisible and I nscrut able.

Merciful t o t he meek, Sust ainer of t he World, Lord of t he Universe-medit at ing on t he
Lord, t he Gurmukhs find salvat ion. | | 1| |

The Gurmukhs are emancipat ed by t he Lord.

The Lord Krishna becomes t he Gurmukh's Companion.

The Gurmukh finds t he Merciful Lord. He is not found any ot her way. | | 2| |

He does not need t o eat ; His Hair is Wondrous and Beaut iful; He is free of hat e.

Millions of people worship His Feet .

He alone is a devot ee, who becomes Gurmukh, whose heart is filled wit h t he Lord,
Har, Har. | | 3| |

Forever fruit ful is t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; He is I nfinit e and I ncomparable.

He is Awesome and All-powerful; He is forever t he Great Giver.

As Gurmukh, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and you shall be carried across.
O Nanak, rare are t hose who know t his st at e! | | 4| | 6| | 13| |


As You command, I obey; as You give, I receive.

You are t he Pride of t he meek and t he poor.

You are everyt hing; You are my Beloved. I am a sacrifice t o Your Creat ive Power. | | 1| |

By Your Will, we wander in t he wilderness; by Your Will, we find t he pat h.

By Your Will, we become Gurmukh and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

By Your Will, we wander in doubt t hrough count less lifet imes. Everyt hing happens by
Your Will. | | 2| |

No one is foolish, and no one is clever.

Your Will det ermines everyt hing;

You are I naccessible, I ncomprehensible, I nfinit e and Unfat homable. Your Value cannot
be expressed. | | 3| |

Please bless me wit h t he dust of t he Saint s, O my Beloved.

I have come and fallen at Your Door, O Lord.

Gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, my mind is fulfilled. O Nanak, wit h
nat ural ease, I merge int o Him. | | 4| | 7| | 14| |


They forget t he Lord, and t hey suffer in pain.

Afflict ed wit h hunger, t hey run around in all direct ions.

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Naam, t hey are happy forever. The Lord, Merciful
t o t he meek, best ows it upon t hem. | | 1| |

My True Guru is absolut ely All-powerful.
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When I dwell upon Him in my soul, all my sorrows depart .

The sickness of anxiet y and t he disease of ego are cured; He Himself cherishes me.
| | 2| |
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Like a child, I ask for everyt hing.

God is Bount iful and Beaut iful; He never comes up empt y.

Again and again, I fall at His Feet . He is Merciful t o t he meek, t he Sust ainer of t he
World. | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he Perfect True Guru,

who has shat t ered all my bonds.

Wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, in my heart , I have been purified. O Nanak, His
Love has imbued me wit h nect ar. | | 4| | 8| | 15| |


O my Love, Sust ainer of t he World, Merciful, Loving Lord,

Profoundly Deep, I nfinit e Lord of t he Universe,
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Highest of t he High, Unfat homable, I nfinit e Lord and Mast er: cont inually remembering
You in deep medit at ion, I live. | | 1| |

O Dest royer of pain, Priceless Treasure,

Fearless, free of hat e, Unfat homable, I mmeasurable,
!
of Undying Form, Unborn, Self-illumined: remembering You in medit at ion, my mind is
filled wit h a deep and profound peace. | | 2| |

The Joyous Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he World, is my const ant Companion.

He cherishes t he high and t he low.
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The Nect ar of t he Name sat isfies my mind. As Gurmukh, I drink in t he Ambrosial
Nect ar. | | 3| |

I n suffering and in comfort , I medit at e on You, O Beloved.

I have obt ained t his sublime underst anding from t he Guru.
!
You are Nanak's Support , O my Lord and Mast er; t hrough Your Love, I swim across t o
t he ot her side. | | 4| | 9| | 16| |


Blessed is t hat t ime when I meet t he True Guru.

Gazing upon t he Fruit ful Vision of His Darshan, I have been saved.

Blessed are t he hours, t he minut es and t he seconds-blessed is t hat Union wit h Him.
| | 1| |

Making t he effort , my mind has become pure.

Walking on t he Lord's Pat h, my doubt s have all been cast out .

The True Guru has inspired me t o hear t he Treasure of t he Naam; all my illness has
been dispelled. | | 2| |

The Word of Your Bani is inside and out side as well.

You Yourself chant it , and You Yourself speak it .

The Guru has said t hat He is One-All is t he One. There shall never be any ot her. | | 3| |

I drink in t he Lord's Ambrosial Essence from t he Guru;

t he Lord's Name has become my clot hing and food.

The Name is my delight , t he Name is my play and ent ert ainment . O Nanak, I have
made t he Name my enj oyment . | | 4| | 10| | 17| |

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I beg of all t he Saint s: please, give me t he merchandise.

I offer my prayers-I have forsaken my pride.

I am a sacrifice, hundreds of t housands of t imes a sacrifice, and I pray: please, give
me t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 1| |

You are t he Giver, You are t he Archit ect of Dest iny.

You are All-powerful, t he Giver of Et ernal Peace.

You bless everyone. Please bring my life t o fulfillment . | | 2| |

The body-t emple is sanct ified by t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan,

and t hus, t he impregnable fort of t he soul is conquered.

You are t he Giver, You are t he Archit ect of Dest iny. There is no ot her warrior as great
as You. | | 3| |
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I applied t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s t o my face.

My evil-mindedness disappeared, along wit h my misfort une and false-mindedness.

I sit in t he t rue home of my self; I sing His Glorious Praises. O Nanak, my falsehood
has vanished! | | 4| | 11| | 18| |


I shall never forget You-You are such a Great Giver!

Please grant Your Grace, and imbue me wit h t he love of devot ional worship.

I f it pleases You, let me medit at e on You day and night ; please, grant me t his gift !
| | 1| |

I nt o t his blind clay, You have infused awareness.

Everyt hing, everywhere which You have given is good.

Bliss, j oyful celebrat ions, wondrous plays and ent ert ainment -what ever pleases You,
comes t o pass. | | 2| |

Everyt hing we receive is a gift from Him

-t he t hirt y-six delicious foods t o eat ,

cozy beds, cooling breezes, peaceful j oy and t he experience of pleasure. | | 3| |

Give me t hat st at e of mind, by which I may not forget You.

Give me t hat underst anding, by which I may medit at e on You.

I sing Your Glorious Praises wit h each and every breat h. Nanak t akes t he Support of
t he Guru's Feet . | | 4| | 12| | 19| |


To praise You is t o follow Your Command and Your Will.

That which pleases You is spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion.

That which pleases God is chant ing and medit at ion; t o be in harmony wit h His Will is
perfect spirit ual wisdom. | | 1| |

He alone sings Your Ambrosial Naam, who is pleasing t o Your Mind, O my Lord and
Mast er.

You belong t o t he Saint s, and t he Saint s belong t o You. The minds of t he Saint s are
at t uned t o You, O my Lord and Mast er. | | 2| |

You cherish and nurt ure t he Saint s.

The Saint s play wit h You, O Sust ainer of t he World.

Your Saint s are very dear t o You. You are t he breat h of life of t he Saint s. | | 3| |

My mind is a sacrifice t o t hose Saint s who know You,

and are pleasing t o Your Mind.

I n t heir company I have found a last ing peace. Nanak is sat isfied and fulfilled wit h t he
Sublime Essence of t he Lord. | | 4| | 13| | 20| |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl

: You are t he Ocean of Wat er, and I am Your fish.

Your Name is t he drop of wat er, and I am a t hirst y rainbird.

You are my hope, and You are my t hirst . My mind is absorbed in You. | | 1| |

Just as t he baby is sat isfied by drinking milk,

and t he poor person is pleased by seeing wealt h,

and t he t hirst y person is refreshed by drinking cool wat er, so is t his mind drenched
wit h delight in t he Lord. | | 2| |

Just as t he darkness is lit up by t he lamp,

and t he hopes of t he wife are fulfilled by t hinking about her husband,

and people are filled wit h bliss upon meet ing t heir beloved, so is my mind imbued wit h

The Saint s have set me upon t he Lord's Pat h.

By t he Grace of t he Holy Saint , I have been at t uned t o t he Lord.

The Lord is mine, and I am t he slave of t he Lord. O Nanak, t he Guru has blessed me
wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 4| | 14| | 21| |


The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is et ernally pure.

The Lord is t he Giver of Peace and t he Dispeller of sorrow.

I have seen and t ast ed all ot her flavors, but t o my mind, t he Subt le Essence of t he
Lord is t he sweet est of all. | | 1| |
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Whoever drinks t his in, is sat isfied.

Whoever obt ains t he Sublime Essence of t he Naam becomes immort al.

The Treasure of t he Naam is obt ained by one whose mind is filled wit h t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad. | | 2| |

One who obt ains t he Sublime Essence of t he Lord is sat isfied and fulfilled.

One who obt ains t his Flavor of t he Lord does not waver.

One who has t his dest iny writ t en on his forehead obt ains t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har. | | 3| |

The Lord has come int o t he hands of t he One, t he Guru, who has blessed so many
wit h good fort une.

At t ached t o Him, a great many have been liberat ed.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he Treasure of t he Naam; says Nanak, t hose who see t he Lord
are very rare. | | 4| | 15| | 22| |


My Lord, Har, Har, Har, is t he nine t reasures, t he supernat ural spirit ual powers of t he
Siddhas, wealt h and prosperit y.

He is t he Deep and Profound Treasure of Life.

Hundreds of t housands, even millions of pleasures and delight s are enj oyed by one
who falls at t he Guru's Feet . | | 1| |

Gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, all are sanct ified,

and all family and friends are saved.

By Guru's Grace, I medit at e on t he I naccessible and Unfat homable True Lord. | | 2| |

The One, who is sought by all,

only a few, by great good fort une, receive His Darshan.

His Place is loft y, infinit e and unfat homable; t he Guru has shown me t hat palace. | | 3| |

Your Ambrosial Name is deep and profound.

That person is liberat ed, in whose heart You dwell.

The Guru cut s away all his bonds; O Servant Nanak, he is absorbed in t he poise of
int uit ive peace. | | 4| | 16| | 23| |


By God's Grace, I medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har.

By God's Kindness, I sing t he songs of j oy.

While st anding and sit t ing, while sleeping and while awake, medit at e on t he Lord, all
your life. | | 1| |

The Holy Saint has given me t he Medicine of t he Naam.

My sins have been cut out , and I have become pure.

I am filled wit h bliss, and all my pains have been t aken away. All my suffering has
been dispelled. | | 2| |

One who has my Beloved on his side,

is liberat ed from t he world-ocean.

One who recognizes t he Guru pract ices Trut h; why should he be afraid? | | 3| |

Since I found t he company of t he Holy,

and met t he Guru, t he demon of pride has depart ed.

Wit h each and every breat h, Nanak sings t he Lord's Praises. The True Guru has
covered my sins. | | 4| | 17| | 24| |


Through and t hrough, t he Lord is int ermingled wit h His servant .

God, t he Giver of Peace, cherishes His servant .

I carry t he wat er, wave t he fan, and grind t he grain for t he servant of my Lord and
Mast er. | | 1| |

God has cut t he noose from around my neck; He has placed me in His Service.

The Lord and Mast er's Command is pleasing t o t he mind of His servant .

He does t hat which pleases his Lord and Mast er. I nwardly and out wardly, t he servant
knows his Lord. | | 2| |

You are t he All-knowing Lord and Mast er; You know all ways and means.
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The servant of t he Lord and Mast er enj oys t he Love and Affect ion of t he Lord.

That which belongs t o t he Lord and Mast er, belongs t o His servant . The servant
becomes dist inguished in associat ion wit h his Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

He, whom t he Lord and Mast er dresses in t he robes of honor,

is not called t o answer for his account any longer.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hat servant . He is t he pearl of t he deep and unfat homable
Ocean of God. | | 4| | 18| | 25| |


Everyt hing is wit hin t he home of t he self; t here is not hing beyond.

One who searches out side is deluded by doubt .

By Guru's Grace, one who has found t he Lord wit hin is happy, inwardly and out wardly.
| | 1| |

Slowly, gent ly, drop by drop, t he st ream of nect ar t rickles down wit hin.

The mind drinks it in, hearing and reflect ing on t he Word of t he Shabad.

I t enj oys bliss and ecst asy day and night , and plays wit h t he Lord forever and ever.
| | 2| |

I have now been unit ed wit h t he Lord aft er having been separat ed and cut off from
Him for so many lifet imes;

by t he Grace of t he Holy Saint , t he dried-up branches have blossomed fort h again in
t heir greenery.

I have obt ained t his sublime underst anding, and I medit at e on t he Naam; as
Gurmukh, I have met t he Lord. | | 3| |

As t he waves of wat er merge again wit h t he wat er,

so does my light merge again int o t he Light .

Says Nanak, t he veil of illusion has been cut away, and I shall not go out wandering
any more. | | 4| | 19| | 26| |


I am a sacrifice t o t hose who have heard of You.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose whose t ongues speak of You.

Again and again, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who medit at e on You wit h mind and body.
| | 1| |

I wash t he feet of t hose who walk upon Your Pat h.

Wit h my eyes, I long t o behold t hose kind people.

I offer my mind t o t hose friends, who have met t he Guru and found God. | | 2| |

Very fort unat e are t hose who know You.

I n t he midst of all, t hey remain det ached and balanced in Nirvaanaa.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t hey cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean, and conquer all t heir evil passions. | | 3| |

My mind has ent ered t heir Sanct uary.

I have renounced my pride in my own st rengt h, and t he darkness of emot ional
at t achment .

Please bless Nanak wit h t he Gift of t he Naam, t he Name of t he I naccessible and
Unfat homable God. | | 4| | 20| | 27| |


You are t he t ree; Your branches have blossomed fort h.

From t he very small and subt le, You have become huge and manifest .

You are t he Ocean of Wat er, and You are t he foam and t he bubbles on it s surface. I
cannot see any ot her except You, Lord. | | 1| |

You are t he t hread, and You are also t he beads.

You are t he knot , and You are t he primary bead of t he maalaa.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle and in t he end, t here is God. I cannot see any ot her
except You, Lord. | | 2| |

You t ranscend all qualit ies, and You possess t he supreme qualit ies. You are t he Giver
of peace.

You are det ached in Nirvaanaa, and You are t he Enj oyer, imbued wit h love.

You Yourself know Your Own Ways; You dwell upon Yourself. | | 3| |

You are t he Mast er, and t hen again, You are t he servant .

O God, You Yourself are t he Manifest and t he Unmanifest .

Slave Nanak sings Your Glorious Praises forever. Please, j ust for a moment , bless him
wit h Your Glance of Grace. | | 4| | 21| | 28| |
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Blessed are t hose words, by which t he Naam is chant ed.

Rare are t hose who know t his, by Guru's Grace.

Blessed is t hat t ime when one sings and hears t he Lord's Name. Blessed and approved
is t he coming of such a one. | | 1| |

Those eyes which behold t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan are approved and
accept ed.

Those hands which writ e t he Praises of t he Lord are good.

Those feet which walk in t he Lord's Way are beaut iful. I am a sacrifice t o t hat
Congregat ion in which t he Lord is recognized. | | 2| |

List en, O my beloved friends and companions:

in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall be saved in an inst ant .

Your sins will be cut out ; your mind will be immaculat e and pure. Your comings and
goings shall cease. | | 3| |

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I offer t his prayer:

please bless me wit h Your Mercy, and save t his sinking st one.

God has become merciful t o Nanak; God is pleasing t o Nanak's mind. | | 4| | 22| | 29| |


The Word of Your Bani, Lord, is Ambrosial Nect ar.

Hearing it again and again, I am elevat ed t o t he supreme height s.

The burning wit hin me has been ext inguished, and my mind has been cooled and
soot hed, by t he Blessed Vision of t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Happiness is obt ained, and sorrow runs far away,

when t he Saint s chant t he Lord's Name.

The sea, t he dry land, and t he lakes are filled wit h t he Wat er of t he Lord's Name; no
place is left empt y. | | 2| |

The Creat or has showered His Kindness;

He cherishes and nurt ures all beings and creat ures.

He is Merciful, Kind and Compassionat e. All are sat isfied and fulfilled t hrough Him.
| | 3| |

The woods, t he meadows and t he t hree worlds are rendered green.

The Doer of all did t his in an inst ant .

As Gurmukh, Nanak medit at es on t he One who fulfills t he desires of t he mind.
| | 4| | 23| | 30| |


You are my Fat her, and You are my Mot her.

You are my Relat ive, and You are my Brot her.

You are my Prot ect or everywhere; why should I feel any fear or anxiet y? | | 1| |

By Your Grace, I recognize You.

You are my Shelt er, and You are my Honor.

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her; t he ent ire Universe is t he Arena of Your Play. | | 2| |

You have creat ed all beings and creat ures.

As it pleases You, You assign t asks t o one and all.

All t hings are Your Doing; we can do not hing ourselves. | | 3| |

Medit at ing on t he Naam, I have found great peace.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, my mind is cooled and soot hed.

Through t he Perfect Guru, congrat ulat ions are pouring in-Nanak is vict orious on t he
arduous bat t lefield of life! | | 4| | 24| | 31| |


God is t he Breat h of Life of my soul, t he Support of my mind.

His devot ees live by singing t he Glorious Praises of t he I nfinit e Lord.

The Ambrosial Name of t he Lord is t he Treasure of Excellence. Medit at ing, medit at ing
on t he Lord's Name, I have found peace. | | 1| |

One whose heart 's desires lead him from his own home,

t o t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, shall be rid of t he cycle of birt h and
deat h.
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His hopes and desires are fulfilled, when he gains t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's
Darshan. | | 2| |

The limit s of t he I naccessible and Unfat homable Lord cannot be known.

The seekers, t he Siddhas, t hose beings of miraculous spirit ual powers, and t he
spirit ual t eachers, all medit at e on Him.

Thus, t heir egos are erased, and t heir doubt s are dispelled. The Guru has enlight ened
t heir minds. | | 3| |

Which is t he Treasure of bliss, j oy, salvat ion,

int uit ive peace and poise; I chant t he Name of t hat Lord.

When my Lord and Mast er blessed me wit h His Mercy, O Nanak, t hen His Name
ent ered t he home of my mind. | | 4| | 25| | 32| |


Hearing of You, I live.

You are my Beloved, my Lord and Mast er, Ut t erly Great .
`
You alone know Your Ways; I grasp Your Support , Lord of t he World. | | 1| |

Singing Your Glorious Praises, my mind is rej uvenat ed.

Hearing Your Sermon, all filt h is removed.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I medit at e forever on t he Merciful
Lord. | | 2| |

I dwell on my God wit h each and every breat h.

This underst anding has been implant ed wit hin my mind, by Guru's Grace.

By Your Grace, t he Divine Light has dawned. The Merciful Lord cherishes everyone.
| | 3| |

True, True, True is t hat God.

Forever, forever and ever, He Himself is.

Your Playful Ways are revealed, O my Beloved. Beholding t hem, Nanak is enrapt ured.
| | 4| | 26| | 33| |


By His Command, t he rain begins t o fall.

The Saint s and friends have met t o chant t he Naam.
!
Serene t ranquilit y and peaceful ease have come; God Himself has brought a deep and
profound peace. | | 1| |

God has produced everyt hing in great abundance.

Grant ing His Grace, God has sat isfied all.

Bless us wit h Your Gift s, O my Great Giver. All beings and creat ures are sat isfied. | | 2| |

True is t he Mast er, and True is His Name.

By Guru's Grace, I medit at e forever on Him.

The fear of birt h and deat h has been dispelled; emot ional at t achment , sorrow and
suffering have been erased. | | 3| |

Wit h each and every breat h, Nanak praises t he Lord.

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Name, all bonds are cut away.

One's hopes are fulfilled in an inst ant , chant ing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har,
Har, Har. | | 4| | 27| | 34| |


Come, dear friends, Saint s and companions:

let us j oin t oget her and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I naccessible and I nfinit e Lord.

Those who sing and hear t hese praises are liberat ed, so let us medit at e on t he One
who creat ed us. | | 1| |

The sins of count less incarnat ions depart ,

and we receive t he fruit s of t he mind's desires.

So medit at e on t hat Lord, our True Lord and Mast er, who gives sust enance t o all. | | 2| |

Chant ing t he Naam, all pleasures are obt ained.

All fears are erased, medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

One who serves t he Lord swims across t o t he ot her side, and all his affairs are
resolved. | | 3| |

I have come t o Your Sanct uary;

if it pleases You, unit e me wit h You.
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Shower Your Mercy upon me, God; let me be commit t ed t o devot ional worship. Nanak
drinks in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of Trut h. | | 4| | 28| | 35| |


The Lord of t he Universe, t he Support of t he eart h, has become Merciful;

t he rain is falling everywhere.

He is Merciful t o t he meek, always Kind and Gent le; t he Creat or has brought cooling
relief. | | 1| |

He cherishes all His beings and creat ures,

as t he mot her cares for her children.

The Dest royer of pain, t he Ocean of Peace, t he Lord and Mast er gives sust enance t o
all. | | 2| |

The Merciful Lord is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing t he wat er and t he land.

I am forever devot ed, a sacrifice t o Him.

Night and day, I always medit at e on Him; in an inst ant , He saves all. | | 3| |

God Himself prot ect s all;

He drives out all sorrow and suffering.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind and body are rej uvenat ed. O
Nanak, God has best owed His Glance of Grace. | | 4| | 29| | 36| |


Where t he Naam, t he Name of God t he Beloved is chant ed

-t hose barren places become mansions of gold.

Where t he Naam, t he Name of my Lord of t he Universe is not chant ed-t hose t owns
are like t he barren wilderness. | | 1| |

One who medit at es as he eat s dry bread,

sees t he Blessed Lord inwardly and out wardly.

Know t his well, t hat one who eat s and eat s while pract icing evil, is like a field of
poisonous plant s. | | 2| |

One who does not feel love for t he Saint s,

misbehaves in t he company of t he wicked shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics;

he wast es t his human body, so difficult t o obt ain. I n his ignorance, he t ears up his
own root s. | | 3| |

I seek Your Sanct uary, O my Lord, Merciful t o t he meek,

Ocean of Peace, my Guru, Sust ainer of t he world.

Shower Your Mercy upon Nanak, t hat he may sing Your Glorious Praises; please,
preserve my honor. | | 4| | 30| | 37| |


I cherish in my heart t he Feet of my Lord and Mast er.

All my t roubles and sufferings have run away.
!
The music of int uit ive peace, poise and t ranquilit y wells up wit hin; I dwell in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

The bonds of love wit h t he Lord are never broken.

The Lord is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading inside and out .

Medit at ing, medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on Him, singing His Glorious
Praises, t he noose of deat h is cut away. | | 2| |

The Ambrosial Nect ar, t he Unst ruck Melody of Gurbani rains down cont inually;

!
deep wit hin my mind and body, peace and t ranquilit y have come.

Your humble servant s remain sat isfied and fulfilled, and t he True Guru blesses t hem
wit h encouragement and comfort . | | 3| |

We are His, and from Him, we receive our rewards.

Showering His Mercy upon us, God has unit ed us wit h Him.

Our comings and goings have ended, and t hrough great good fort une, O Nanak, our
hopes are fulfilled. | | 4| | 31| | 38| |


The rain has fallen; I have found t he Transcendent Lord God.

All beings and creat ures dwell in peace.

Suffering has been dispelled, and t rue happiness has dawned, as we medit at e on t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

The One, t o whom we belong, cherishes and nurt ures us.

The Supreme Lord God has become our Prot ect or.

My Lord and Mast er has heard my prayer; my effort s have been rewarded. | | 2| |
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He is t he Giver of all souls.

By Guru's Grace, He blesses us wit h His Glance of Grace.

The beings in t he wat er, on t he land and in t he sky are all sat isfied; I wash t he Feet of
t he Holy. | | 3| |

He is t he Fulfiller of t he desires of t he mind.

Forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o Him.

O Nanak, t he Dest royer of pain has given t his Gift ; I am imbued wit h t he Love of t he
Delight ful Lord. | | 4| | 32| | 39| |


Mind and body are Yours; all wealt h is Yours.

You are my God, my Lord and Mast er.

Body and soul and all riches are Yours. Yours is t he Power, O Lord of t he World. | | 1| |

Forever and ever, You are t he Giver of Peace.

I bow down and fall at Your Feet .

I act as it pleases You, as You cause me t o act , Kind and Compassionat e Dear Lord.
| | 2| |

O God, from You I receive; You are my decorat ion.

What ever You give me, brings me happiness.

Wherever You keep me, is heaven. You are t he Cherisher of all. | | 3| |

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance, Nanak has found peace.

Twent y-four hours a day, I sing Your Glorious Praises.

All my hopes and desires are fulfilled; I shall never again suffer sorrow. | | 4| | 33| | 40| |


The Supreme Lord God has unleashed t he rain clouds.

Over t he sea and over t he land-over all t he eart h's surface, in all direct ions, He has
brought t he rain.

!
Peace has come, and t he t hirst of all has been quenched; t here is j oy and ecst asy
everywhere. | | 1| |

He is t he Giver of Peace, t he Dest royer of pain.

He gives and forgives all beings.

He Himself nurt ures and cherishes His Creat ion. I fall at His Feet and surrender t o
Him. | | 2| |

Seeking His Sanct uary, salvat ion is obt ained.

Wit h each and every breat h, I medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

Wit hout Him, t here is no ot her Lord and Mast er. All places belong t o Him. | | 3| |

Yours is t he Honor, God, and Yours is t he Power.

You are t he True Lord and Mast er, t he Ocean of Excellence.

Servant Nanak ut t ers t his prayer: may I medit at e on You t went y-four hours a day.
| | 4| | 34| | 41| |


All happiness comes, when God is pleased.

The Feet of t he Perfect Guru dwell in my mind.

I am int uit ively absorbed in t he st at e of Samaadhi deep wit hin. God alone knows t his
sweet pleasure. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is I naccessible and Unfat homable.

Deep wit hin each and every heart , He dwells near and close at hand.

He is always det ached; He is t he Giver of souls. How rare is t hat person who
underst ands his own self. | | 2| |

This is t he sign of union wit h God:

in t he mind, t he Command of t he True Lord is recognized.

I nt uit ive peace and poise, cont ent ment , enduring sat isfact ion and bliss come t hrough
t he Pleasure of t he Mast er's Will. | | 3| |

God, t he Great Giver, has given me His Hand.

He has erased all t he sickness of birt h and deat h.

O Nanak, t hose whom God has made His slaves, rej oice in t he pleasure of singing t he
Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. | | 4| | 35| | 42| |
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The Life of t he World, t he Sust ainer of t he Eart h, has showered His Mercy;

t he Guru's Feet have come t o dwell wit hin my mind.

The Creat or has made me His Own. He has dest royed t he cit y of sorrow. | | 1| |

The True One abides wit hin my mind and body;

no place seems difficult t o me now.

All t he evil-doers and enemies have now become my friends. I long only for my Lord
and Mast er. | | 2| |

What ever He does, He does all by Himself.

No one can know His Ways.

He Himself is t he Helper and Support of His Saint s. God has cast out my doubt s and
delusions. | | 3| |

His Lot us Feet are t he Support of His humble servant s.

Twent y-four hours a day, t hey deal in t he Name of t he Lord.

I n peace and pleasure, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe. O
Nanak, God is permeat ing everywhere. | | 4| | 36| | 43| |


True is t hat t emple, wit hin which one medit at es on t he True Lord.

Blessed is t hat heart , wit hin which t he Lord's Glorious Praises are sung.

Beaut iful is t hat land, where t he Lord's humble servant s dwell. I am a sacrifice t o t he
True Name. | | 1| |

The ext ent of t he True Lord's Great ness cannot be known.

His Creat ive Power and His Bount ies cannot be described.

Your humble servant s live by medit at ing, medit at ing on You. Their minds t reasure t he
True Word of t he Shabad. | | 2| |

The Praises of t he True One are obt ained by great good fort une.

By Guru's Grace, t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung.

Those who are imbued wit h Your Love are pleasing t o You. The True Name is t heir
Banner and I nsignia. | | 3| |

No one knows t he limit s of t he True Lord.

I n all places and int erspaces, t he True One is pervading.

O Nanak, medit at e forever on t he True One, t he Searcher of heart s, t he Knower of all.
| | 4| | 37| | 44| |


Beaut iful is t he night , and beaut iful is t he day,

when one j oins t he Societ y of t he Saint s and chant s t he Ambrosial Naam.

I f you remember t he Lord in medit at ion for a moment , even for an inst ant , t hen your
life will become fruit ful and prosperous. | | 1| |

Remembering t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, all sinful mist akes are erased.

I nwardly and out wardly, t he Lord God is always wit h us.

Fear, dread and doubt have been dispelled by t he Perfect Guru; now, I see God

God is All-powerful, Vast , Loft y and I nfinit e.

The Naam is overflowing wit h t he nine t reasures.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, t here is God. Not hing else even comes
close t o Him. | | 3| |

Take pit y on me, O my Lord, Merciful t o t he meek.

I am a beggar, begging for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

Servant Nanak begs for t his gift : let me medit at e on t he Lord, forever and ever.
| | 4| | 38| | 45| |


You are here, and You are hereaft er.

All beings and creat ures were creat ed by You.

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her, O Creat or. You are my Support and my Prot ect ion.
| | 1| |

The t ongue lives by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Lord's Name.

The Supreme Lord God is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

Those who serve t he Lord find peace; t hey do not lose t heir lives in t he gamble. | | 2| |

Your humble servant , who obt ains t he Medicine of t he Naam,
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is rid of t he illnesses of count less lifet imes and incarnat ions.

So sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, day and night . This is t he most fruit ful
occupat ion. | | 3| |

Best owing His Glance of Grace, He has adorned His slave.

Deep wit hin each and every heart , t he Supreme Lord is humbly worshipped.

Wit hout t he One, t here is no ot her at all. O Baba Nanak, t his is t he most excellent
wisdom. | | 4| | 39| | 46| |


My mind and body are imbued wit h love for t he Lord.

I sacrifice everyt hing for Him.

Twent y-four hours a day, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe. Do not
forget Him, for even one breat h. | | 1| |

He is a companion, a friend, and a beloved of mine,

who reflect s upon t he Lord's Name, in t he Company of t he Holy.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, cross over t he world-ocean, and t he
noose of deat h shall be cut away. | | 2| |

The four cardinal blessings are obt ained by serving t he Lord.

The Elysian Tree, t he source of all blessings, is medit at ion on t he Unseen and
Unknowable Lord.

The Guru has cut out t he sinful mist akes of sexual desire and anger, and my hopes
have been fulfilled. | | 3| |

That mort al who is blessed by perfect dest iny,

meet s t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he Universe, in t he Company of t he Holy.

O Nanak, if t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, dwells wit hin t he mind, one is approved
and accept ed, whet her he is a house-holder or a renunciat e. | | 4| | 40| | 47| |


Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, my heart is filled wit h peace.
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By His Grace, His devot ees become famous and acclaimed.

Joining t he Societ y of t he Saint s, I chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; t he disease
of laziness has disappeared. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, t he nine t reasures are found in t he Home of t he Lord;

He comes t o meet t hose who deserve it by t heir past act ions.

The Perfect Transcendent Lord is spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion. God is All-powerful
t o do all t hings. | | 2| |

I n an inst ant , He est ablishes and disest ablishes.

He Himself is t he One, and He Himself is t he Many.

Filt h does not st ick t o t he Giver, t he Life of t he World. Gazing upon t he Blessed Vision
of His Darshan, t he pain of separat ion depart s. | | 3| |

Holding on t o t he hem of His Robe, t he ent ire Universe is saved.

He Himself causes His Name t o be chant ed.

The Boat of t he Guru is found by His Grace; O Nanak, such blessed dest iny is pre-
ordained. | | 4| | 41| | 48| |


People do what ever t he Lord inspires t hem t o do.

Wherever He keeps us is a good place.

That person is clever and honorable, unt o whom t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command
seems sweet . | | 1| |

Everyt hing is st rung upon t he One St ring of t he Lord.

Those whom t he Lord at t aches, are at t ached t o His Feet .

Those, whose invert ed lot us of t he crown chakra is illuminat ed, see t he I mmaculat e
Lord everywhere. | | 2| |

Only You Yourself know Your Glory.

You Yourself recognize Your Own Self.

I am a sacrifice t o Your Saint s, who have crushed t heir sexual desire, anger and
greed. | | 3| |

You have no hat red or vengeance; Your Saint s are immaculat e and pure.

Seeing t hem, all sins depart .

Nanak lives by medit at ing, medit at ing on t he Naam. His st ubborn doubt and fear have
depart ed. | | 4| | 42| | 49| |
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One who asks for a false gift ,

shall not t ake even an inst ant t o die.

But one who cont inually serves t he Supreme Lord God and meet s t he Guru, is said t o
be immort al. | | 1| |

One whose mind is dedicat ed t o loving devot ional worship

sings His Glorious Praises night and day, and remains forever awake and aware.

Taking him by t he hand, t he Lord and Mast er merges int o Himself t hat person, upon
whose forehead such dest iny is writ t en. | | 2| |
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His Lot us Feet dwell in t he minds of His devot ees.

Wit hout t he Transcendent Lord, all are plundered.
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I long for t he dust of t he feet of His humble servant s. The Name of t he True Lord is
my decorat ion. | | 3| |

St anding up and sit t ing down, I sing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Medit at ing in remembrance on Him, I obt ain my Et ernal Husband Lord.

God has become merciful t o Nanak. I cheerfully accept Your Will. | | 4| | 43| | 50| |

Raag Maaj h, Asht apadees: First Mehl, First House:


By His Command, all are at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad,

and all are called t o t he Mansion of His Presence, t he True Court of t he Lord.

O my True Lord and Mast er, Merciful t o t he meek, my mind is pleased and appeased
by t he Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who are adorned wit h t he Word of t he
Shabad.

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is forever t he Giver of Peace. Through
t he Guru's Teachings, it dwells in t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

No one is mine, and I am no one else's.

The True Lord and Mast er of t he t hree worlds is mine.

Act ing in egot ism, so very many have died. Aft er making mist akes, t hey lat er repent
and regret . | | 2| |

Those who recognize t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command chant t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey are glorified wit h t he Naam.

Everyone's account is kept in t he True Court , and t hrough t he Beaut y of t he Naam,
t hey are saved. | | 3| |

The self-willed manmukhs are deluded; t hey find no place of rest .

Bound and gagged at Deat h's Door, t hey are brut ally beat en.

Wit hout t he Name, t here are no companions or friends. Liberat ion comes only by
medit at ing on t he Naam. | | 4| |

The false shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics, do not like t he Trut h.

Bound by dualit y, t hey come and go in reincarnat ion.

No one can erase pre-recorded dest iny; t he Gurmukhs are liberat ed. | | 5| |

I n t his world of her parent s' house, t he young bride did not know her Husband.

Through falsehood, she has been separat ed from Him, and she cries out in misery.

Defrauded by demerit s, she does not find t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. But
t hrough virt uous act ions, her demerit s are forgiven. | | 6| |

She, who knows her Beloved in her parent s' house,

as Gurmukh, comes t o underst and t he essence of realit y; she cont emplat es her Lord.

Her comings and goings cease, and she is absorbed in t he True Name. | | 7| |

The Gurmukhs underst and and describe t he I ndescribable.

True is our Lord and Mast er; He loves t he Trut h.

Nanak offers t his t rue prayer: singing His Glorious Praises, I merge wit h t he True One.
| | 8| | 1| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl, First House:

By His Mercy, we meet t he True Guru.
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Cent er your awareness on seva-selfless service-and focus your consciousness on t he

Subduing your ego, you shall find a last ing peace, and your emot ional at t achment t o
Maya will be dispelled. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, I am t ot ally devot ed t o t he True Guru.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Divine Light has dawned; I sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord, night and day. | | 1| | Pause| |

Search your body and mind, and find t he Name.

Rest rain your wandering mind, and keep it in check.

Night and day, sing t he Songs of t he Guru's Bani; worship t he Lord wit h int uit ive
devot ion. | | 2| |

Wit hin t his body are count less obj ect s.

The Gurmukh at t ains Trut h, and comes t o see t hem.

Beyond t he nine gat es, t he Tent h Gat e is found, and liberat ion is obt ained. The
Unst ruck Melody of t he Shabad vibrat es. | | 3| |

True is t he Mast er, and True is His Name.

By Guru's Grace, He comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

Night and day, remain at t uned t o t he Lord's Love forever, and you shall obt ain
underst anding in t he True Court . | | 4| |

Those who do not underst and t he nat ure of sin and virt ue

are at t ached t o dualit y; t hey wander around deluded.

The ignorant and blind people do not know t he way; t hey come and go in
reincarnat ion over and over again. | | 5| |

Serving t he Guru, I have found et ernal peace;

my ego has been silenced and subdued.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he darkness has been dispelled, and t he heavy doors
have been opened. | | 6| |

Subduing my ego, I have enshrined t he Lord wit hin my mind.

I focus my consciousness on t he Guru's Feet forever.

By Guru's Grace, my mind and body are immaculat e and pure; I medit at e on t he
I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 7| |

From birt h t o deat h, everyt hing is for You.

You best ow great ness upon t hose whom You have forgiven.

O Nanak, medit at ing forever on t he Naam, you shall be blessed in bot h birt h and
deat h. | | 8| | 1| | 2| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

My God is I mmaculat e, I naccessible and I nfinit e.

Wit hout a scale, He weighs t he universe.

One who becomes Gurmukh, underst ands. Chant ing His Glorious Praises, he is
absorbed int o t he Lord of Virt ue. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose whose minds are filled wit h t he Name
of t he Lord.

Those who are commit t ed t o Trut h remain awake and aware night and day. They are
honored in t he True Court . | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself hears, and He Himself sees.

Those, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace, become accept able.

They are at t ached, whom t he Lord Himself at t aches; as Gurmukh, t hey live t he Trut h.
| | 2| |

Those whom t he Lord Himself misleads-whose hand can t hey t ake?

That which is pre-ordained, cannot be erased.

Those who meet t he True Guru are very fort unat e and blessed; t hrough perfect
karma, He is met . | | 3| |

The young bride is fast asleep in her parent s' home, night and day.

She has forgot t en her Husband Lord; because of her fault s and demerit s, she is
abandoned.

She wanders around cont inually, crying out , night and day. Wit hout her Husband Lord,
she cannot get any sleep. | | 4| |

I n t his world of her parent s' home, she may come t o know t he Giver of peace,

if she subdues her ego, and recognizes t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Her bed is beaut iful; she ravishes and enj oys her Husband Lord forever. She is
adorned wit h t he Decorat ions of Trut h. | | 5| |
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He creat ed t he 8.4 million species of beings.

Those, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace, come t o meet t he Guru.

Shedding t heir sins, His servant s are forever pure; at t he True Court , t hey are
beaut ified by t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 6| |

When t hey are called t o set t le t heir account s, who will answer t hen?

There shall be no peace t hen, from count ing out by t wos and t hrees.

The True Lord God Himself forgives, and having forgiven, He unit es t hem wit h
Himself. | | 7| |

He Himself does, and He Himself causes all t o be done.

Through t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru, He is met .

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, great ness is obt ained. He Himself unit es in His Union.
| | 8| | 2| | 3| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The One Lord Himself moves about impercept ibly.

As Gurmukh, I see Him, and t hen t his mind is pleased and uplift ed.

Renouncing desire, I have found int uit ive peace and poise; I have enshrined t he One
wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who focus t heir consciousness on t he
One.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, my mind has come t o it s only home; it is imbued wit h
t he True Color of t he Lord's Love. | | 1| | Pause| |

This world is deluded; You Yourself have deluded it .

Forget t ing t he One, it has become engrossed in dualit y.

Night and day, it wanders around endlessly, deluded by doubt ; wit hout t he Name, it
suffers in pain. | | 2| |

Those who are at t uned t o t he Love of t he Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny

-by serving t he Guru, t hey are known t hroughout t he four ages.

Those, upon whom t he Lord best ows great ness, are absorbed in t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 3| |

Being in love wit h Maya, t hey do not t hink of t he Lord.

Bound and gagged in t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey suffer in t errible pain.

Blind and deaf, t hey see not hing at all; t he self-willed manmukhs rot away in sin. | | 4| |

Those, whom You at t ach t o Your Love, are at t uned t o Your Love.

Through loving devot ional worship, t hey become pleasing t o Your Mind.

They serve t he True Guru, t he Giver of et ernal peace, and all t heir desires are fulfilled.
| | 5| |

O Dear Lord, I seek Your Sanct uary forever.

You Yourself forgive us, and bless us wit h Glorious Great ness.

The Messenger of Deat h does not draw near t hose who medit at e on t he Name of t he

Night and day, t hey are at t uned t o His Love; t hey are pleasing t o t he Lord.

My God merges wit h t hem, and unit es t hem in Union.

Forever and ever, O True Lord, I seek t he Prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary; You Yourself
inspire us t o underst and t he Trut h. | | 7| |

Those who know t he Trut h are absorbed in Trut h.

They sing t he Lord's Glorious Praises, and speak t he Trut h.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam remain unat t ached and balanced; in t he
home of t he inner self, t hey are absorbed in t he primal t rance of deep medit at ion.
| | 8| | 3| | 4| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad is t ruly dead.

Deat h does not crush him, and pain does not afflict him.

His light merges and is absorbed int o t he Light , when he hears and merges in t he
Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t he Lord's Name, which brings us t o glory.

One who serves t he True Guru, and focuses his consciousness on Trut h, following t he
Guru's Teachings, is absorbed in int uit ive peace and poise. | | 1| | Pause| |

This human body is t ransit ory, and t ransit ory are t he garment s it wears.

At t ached t o dualit y, no one at t ains t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.
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Night and day, day and night , t hey burn. Wit hout her Husband Lord, t he soul-bride
suffers in t errible pain. | | 2| |

Her body and her st at us shall not go wit h her t o t he world hereaft er.

Where she is called t o answer for her account , t here, she shall be emancipat ed only
by t rue act ions.

Those who serve t he True Guru shall prosper; here and hereaft er, t hey are absorbed
in t he Naam. | | 3| |

She who adorns herself wit h t he Love and t he Fear of God,

by Guru's Grace, obt ains t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence as her home.

Night and day, day and night , she const ant ly ravishes and enj oys her Beloved. She is
dyed in t he permanent color of His Love. | | 4| |

The Husband Lord abides wit h everyone, always;

but how rare are t hose few who, by Guru's Grace, obt ain His Glance of Grace.

My God is t he Highest of t he High; grant ing His Grace, He merges us int o Himself.
| | 5| |

This world is asleep in emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

Forget t ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, it ult imat ely comes t o ruin.

The One who put it t o sleep shall also awaken it . Through t he Guru's Teachings,
underst anding dawns. | | 6| |

One who drinks in t his Nect ar, shall have his delusions dispelled.

By Guru's Grace, t he st at e of liberat ion is at t ained.

One who is imbued wit h devot ion t o t he Lord, remains always balanced and det ached.
Subduing selfishness and conceit , he is unit ed wit h t he Lord. | | 7| |

He Himself creat es, and He Himself assigns us t o our t asks.

He Himself gives sust enance t o t he 8.4 million species of beings.

O Nanak, t hose who medit at e on t he Naam are at t uned t o Trut h. They do t hat which
is pleasing t o His Will. | | 8| | 4| | 5| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Diamonds and rubies are produced deep wit hin t he self.

They are assayed and valued t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Those who have gat hered Trut h, speak Trut h; t hey apply t he Touch-st one of Trut h.
| | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Word of t he Guru's
Bani wit hin t heir minds.

I n t he midst of t he darkness of t he world, t hey obt ain t he I mmaculat e One, and t heir
light merges int o t he Light . | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hin t his body are count less vast vist as;

t he I mmaculat e Naam is t ot ally I naccessible and I nfinit e.

He alone becomes Gurmukh and obt ains it , whom t he Lord forgives, and unit es wit h
Himself. | | 2| |

My Lord and Mast er implant s t he Trut h.

By Guru's Grace, one's consciousness is at t ached t o t he Trut h.

The Truest of t he True is pervading everywhere; t he t rue ones merge in Trut h. | | 3| |

The True Carefree Lord is my Beloved.

He cut s out our sinful mist akes and evil act ions;

wit h love and affect ion, medit at e forever on Him. He implant s t he Fear of God and
loving devot ional worship wit hin us. | | 4| |

Devot ional worship is True, if it pleases t he True Lord.

He Himself best ows it ; He does not regret it lat er.

He alone is t he Giver of all beings. The Lord kills wit h t he Word of His Shabad, and
t hen revives. | | 5| |

Ot her t han You, Lord, not hing is mine.

I serve You, Lord, and I praise You.

You unit e me wit h Yourself, O True God. Through perfect good karma You are
obt ained. | | 6| |

For me, t here is no ot her like You.

By Your Glance of Grace, my body is blessed and sanct ified.

Night and day, t he Lord t akes care of us and prot ect s us. The Gurmukhs are absorbed
in int uit ive peace and poise. | | 7| |

For me, t here is no ot her as Great as You.

You Yourself creat e, and You Yourself dest roy.
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You Yourself creat e, dest roy and adorn. O Nanak, we are adorned and embellished
wit h t he Naam. | | 8| | 5| | 6| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

He is t he Enj oyer of all heart s.

The I nvisible, I naccessible and I nfinit e is pervading everywhere.

Medit at ing on my Lord God, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, I am int uit ively
absorbed in t he Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who implant t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad in t heir minds.

When someone underst ands t he Shabad, t hen he wrest les wit h his own mind;
subduing his desires, he merges wit h t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The five enemies are plundering t he world.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not underst and or appreciat e t his.

Those who become Gurmukh-t heir houses are prot ect ed. The five enemies are
dest royed by t he Shabad. | | 2| |

The Gurmukhs are forever imbued wit h love for t he True One.

They serve God wit h int uit ive ease. Night and day, t hey are int oxicat ed wit h His Love.

Meet ing wit h t heir Beloved, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True one; t hey are
honored in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

First , t he One creat ed Himself;

second, t he sense of dualit y; t hird, t he t hree-phased Maya.

The fourt h st at e, t he highest , is obt ained by t he Gurmukh, who pract ices Trut h, and
only Trut h. | | 4| |

Everyt hing which is pleasing t o t he True Lord is t rue.

Those who know t he Trut h merge in int uit ive peace and poise.

The life-st yle of t he Gurmukh is t o serve t he True Lord. He goes and blends wit h t he
True Lord. | | 5| |

Wit hout t he True One, t here is no ot her at all.

At t ached t o dualit y, t he world is dist ract ed and dist ressed t o deat h.

One who becomes Gurmukh knows only t he One. Serving t he One, peace is obt ained.
| | 6| |

All beings and creat ures are in t he Prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary.

You place t he chessmen on t he board; You see t he imperfect and t he perfect as well.

Night and day, You cause people t o act ; You unit e t hem in Union wit h Yourself. | | 7| |

You Yourself unit e, and You see Yourself close at hand.

You Yourself are t ot ally pervading amongst all.

O Nanak, God Himself is pervading and permeat ing everywhere; only t he Gurmukhs
underst and t his. | | 8| | 6| | 7| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Nect ar of t he Guru's Bani is very sweet .

Rare are t he Gurmukhs who see and t ast e it .

The Divine Light dawns wit hin, and t he supreme essence is found. I n t he True Court ,
t he Word of t he Shabad vibrat es. | | 1| |

Guru's Feet .

The True Guru is t he True Pool of Nect ar; bat hing in it , t he mind is washed clean of all
filt h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your limit s, O True Lord, are not known t o anyone.

Rare are t hose who, by Guru's Grace, focus t heir consciousness on You.

Praising You, I am never sat isfied; such is t he hunger I feel for t he True Name. | | 2| |

I see only t he One, and no ot her.

By Guru's Grace, I drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

My t hirst is quenched by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; I am absorbed in int uit ive
peace and poise. | | 3| |

The Priceless Jewel is discarded like st raw;

t he blind self-willed manmukhs are at t ached t o t he love of dualit y.

As t hey plant , so do t hey harvest . They shall not obt ain peace, even in t heir dreams.
| | 4| |

Those who are blessed wit h His Mercy find t he Lord.

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad abides in t he mind.
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Night and day, t hey remain in t he Fear of God; conquering t heir fears, t heir doubt s are
dispelled. | | 5| |

Dispelling t heir doubt s, t hey find a last ing peace.

By Guru's Grace, t he supreme st at us is at t ained.

Deep wit hin, t hey are pure, and t heir words are pure as well; int uit ively, t hey sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 6| |

They recit e t he Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas,

but deluded by doubt , t hey do not underst and t he essence of realit y.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t hey find no peace; t hey earn only pain and misery.
| | 7| |

The Lord Himself act s; unt o whom should we complain?

How can anyone complain t hat t he Lord has made a mist ake?

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself does, and causes t hings t o be done; chant ing t he Naam,
we are absorbed in t he Naam. | | 8| | 7| | 8| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

He Himself imbues us wit h His Love, wit h effort less ease.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, we are dyed in t he color of t he Lord's Love.

This mind and body are so imbued, and t his t ongue is dyed in t he deep crimson color
of t he poppy. Through t he Love and t he Fear of God, we are dyed in t his color. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Fearless Lord wit hin
t heir minds.

By Guru's Grace, I medit at e on t he Fearless Lord; t he Shabad has carried me across
t he poisonous world-ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |

The idiot ic self-willed manmukhs t ry t o be clever,

but in spit e of t heir bat hing and washing, t hey shall not be accept able.

As t hey came, so shall t hey go, regret t ing t he mist akes t hey made. | | 2| |

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not underst and anyt hing;

deat h was pre-ordained for t hem when t hey came int o t he world, but t hey do not
underst and.

The self-willed manmukhs may pract ice religious rit uals, but t hey do not obt ain t he
Name; wit hout t he Name, t hey lose t his life in vain. | | 3| |

The pract ice of Trut h is t he essence of t he Shabad.

Through t he Perfect Guru, t he gat e of salvat ion is found.

So, night and day, list en t o t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, and t he Shabad. Let yourself
be colored by t his love. | | 4| |

The t ongue, imbued wit h t he Lord's Essence, delight s in His Love.

My mind and body are ent iced by t he Lord's Sublime Love.

I have easily obt ained my Darling Beloved; I am int uit ively absorbed in celest ial peace.
| | 5| |

Those who have t he Lord's Love wit hin, sing His Glorious Praises;

t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey are int uit ively absorbed in celest ial
peace.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who dedicat e t heir consciousness t o t he Guru's
Service. | | 6| |

The True Lord is pleased wit h Trut h, and only Trut h.

By Guru's Grace, one's inner being is deeply imbued wit h His Love.

Sit t ing in t hat blessed place, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, who Himself
inspires us t o accept His Trut h. | | 7| |

That one, upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, obt ains it .

By Guru's Grace, egot ism depart s.

O Nanak, t hat one, wit hin whose mind t he Name dwells, is honored in t he True Court .
| | 8| | 8| | 9| |

Maaj h Third Mehl:

Serving t he True Guru is t he great est great ness.

The Dear Lord aut omat ically comes t o dwell in t he mind.

The Dear Lord is t he fruit -bearing t ree; drinking in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, t hirst is
quenched. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t he one who leads me t o j oin t he True
Congregat ion.

The Lord Himself unit es me wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion. Through t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |
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I serve t he True Guru; t he Word of His Shabad is beaut iful.

Through it , t he Name of t he Lord comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

The Pure Lord removes t he filt h of egot ism, and we are honored in t he True Court .
| | 2| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t he Naam cannot be obt ained.

The Siddhas and t he seekers lack it ; t hey weep and wail.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, peace is not obt ained; t hrough perfect dest iny, t he
Guru is found. | | 3| |

This mind is a mirror; how rare are t hose who, as Gurmukh, see t hemselves in it .

Rust does not st ick t o t hose who burn t heir ego.

The Unst ruck Melody of t he Bani resounds t hrough t he Pure Word of t he Shabad;
t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, we are absorbed int o t he True One. | | 4| |

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he Lord cannot be seen.

Grant ing His Grace, He Himself has allowed me t o see Him.

All by Himself, He Himself is permeat ing and pervading; He is int uit ively absorbed in
celest ial peace. | | 5| |

One who becomes Gurmukh embraces love for t he One.

Doubt and dualit y are burned away by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Wit hin his body, he deals and t rades, and obt ains t he Treasure of t he True Name.
| | 6| |

The life-st yle of t he Gurmukh is sublime; he sings t he Praises of t he Lord.

The Gurmukh finds t he gat e of salvat ion.

Night and day, he is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love. He sings t he Lord's Glorious Praises,
and he is called t o t he Mansion of His Presence. | | 7| |

The True Guru, t he Giver, is met when t he Lord leads us t o meet Him.

Through perfect dest iny, t he Shabad is enshrined in t he mind.

O Nanak, t he great ness of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is obt ained by chant ing
t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord. | | 8| | 9| | 10| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Those who lose t heir own selves obt ain everyt hing.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey enshrine Love for t he True one.

They t rade in Trut h, t hey gat her in Trut h, and t hey deal only in Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, night and day.

I am Yours, You are my Lord and Mast er. You best ow great ness t hrough t he Word of
Your Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

That t ime, t hat moment is t ot ally beaut iful,

when t he True One becomes pleasing t o my mind.

Serving t he True One, t rue great ness is obt ained. By Guru's Grace, t he True One is
obt ained. | | 2| |

The food of spirit ual love is obt ained when t he True Guru is pleased.

Ot her essences are forgot t en, when t he Lord's Essence comes t o dwell in t he mind.

Trut h, cont ent ment and int uit ive peace and poise are obt ained from t he Bani, t he
Word of t he Perfect Guru. | | 3| |

The blind and ignorant fools do not serve t he True Guru;

how will t hey find t he gat e of salvat ion?

They die and die, over and over again, only t o be reborn, over and over again. They
are st ruck down at Deat h's Door. | | 4| |

Those who know t he essence of t he Shabad, underst and t heir own selves.

I mmaculat e is t he speech of t hose who chant t he Word of t he Shabad.

Serving t he True One, t hey find a last ing peace; t hey enshrine t he nine t reasures of
t he Naam wit hin t heir minds. | | 5| |

Beaut iful is t hat place, which is pleasing t o t he Lord's Mind.

There, sit t ing in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord are sung.

Night and day, t he True One is praised; t he I mmaculat e Sound-current of t he Naad
resounds t here. | | 6| |
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The wealt h of t he self-willed manmukhs is false, and false is t heir ost ent at ious display.

They pract ice falsehood, and suffer t errible pain.

Deluded by doubt , t hey wander day and night ; t hrough birt h and deat h, t hey lose
t heir lives. | | 7| |

My True Lord and Mast er is very dear t o me.

The Shabad of t he Perfect Guru is my Support .

O Nanak, one who obt ains t he Great ness of t he Naam, looks upon pain and pleasure
as one and t he same. | | 8| | 10| | 11| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The four sources of creat ion are Yours; t he spoken word is Yours.

Wit hout t he Name, all are deluded by doubt .

Serving t he Guru, t he Lord's Name is obt ained. Wit hout t he True Guru, no one can
receive it . | | 1| |

Lord.

Through devot ion t o t he Guru, t he True One is found; He comes t o abide in t he mind,
wit h int uit ive ease. | | 1| | Pause| |

Serving t he True Guru, all t hings are obt ained.

As are t he desires one harbors, so are t he rewards one receives.

The True Guru is t he Giver of all t hings; t hrough perfect dest iny, He is met . | | 2| |

This mind is filt hy and pollut ed; it does not medit at e on t he One.

Deep wit hin, it is soiled and st ained by t he love of dualit y.

The egot ist s may go on pilgrimages t o holy rivers, sacred shrines and foreign lands,
but t hey only gat her more of t he dirt of egot ism. | | 3| |

Serving t he True Guru, filt h and pollut ion are removed.

Those who focus t heir consciousness on t he Lord remain dead while yet alive.

The True Lord is Pure; no filt h st icks t o Him. Those who are at t ached t o t he True One
have t heir filt h washed away. | | 4| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch darkness.

The ignorant ones are blind-t here is only ut t er darkness for t hem.

The maggot s in manure do filt hy deeds, and in filt h t hey rot and put refy. | | 5| |

Serving t he Lord of Liberat ion, liberat ion is achieved.

The Word of t he Shabad eradicat es egot ism and possessiveness.

So serve t he Dear True Lord, night and day. By perfect good dest iny, t he Guru is
found. | | 6| |

He Himself forgives and unit es in His Union.

From t he Perfect Guru, t he Treasure of t he Naam is obt ained.

By t he True Name, t he mind is made t rue forever. Serving t he True Lord, sorrow is
driven out . | | 7| |

He is always close at hand-do not t hink t hat He is far away.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, recognize t he Lord deep wit hin your own
being.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, glorious great ness is received. Through t he Perfect Guru,
t he Naam is obt ained. | | 8| | 11| | 12| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Those who are True here, are True hereaft er as well.

That mind is t rue, which is at t uned t o t he True Shabad.

They serve t he True One, and pract ice Trut h; t hey earn Trut h, and only Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose whose minds are filled wit h t he True
Name.

They serve t he True One, and are absorbed int o t he True One, singing t he Glorious
Praises of t he True One. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars read, but t hey do not t ast e t he essence.

I n love wit h dualit y and Maya, t heir minds wander, unfocused.

The love of Maya has displaced all t heir underst anding; making mist akes, t hey live in
regret . | | 2| |

But if t hey should meet t he True Guru, t hen t hey obt ain t he essence of realit y;

t he Name of t he Lord comes t o dwell in t heir minds.
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Those who die in t he Shabad and subdue t heir own minds, obt ain t he door of
liberat ion. | | 3| |

They erase t heir sins, and eliminat e t heir anger;

t hey keep t he Guru's Shabad clasped t ight ly t o t heir heart s.

Those who are at t uned t o Trut h, remain balanced and det ached forever. Subduing
t heir egot ism, t hey are unit ed wit h t he Lord. | | 4| |

Deep wit hin t he nucleus of t he self is t he j ewel; we receive it only if t he Lord inspires
us t o receive it .

The mind is bound by t he t hree disposit ions-t he t hree modes of Maya.

Reading and recit ing, t he Pandit s, t he religious scholars, and t he silent sages have
grown weary, but t hey have not found t he supreme essence of t he fourt h st at e. | | 5| |

The Lord Himself dyes us in t he color of His Love.

Only t hose who are st eeped in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad are so imbued wit h His
Love.

I mbued wit h t he most beaut iful color of t he Lord's Love, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord, wit h great pleasure and j oy. | | 6| |

To t he Gurmukh, t he True Lord is wealt h, miraculous spirit ual powers and st rict self-
discipline.

Through t he spirit ual wisdom of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he Gurmukh is
liberat ed.

The Gurmukh pract ices Trut h, and is absorbed in t he Truest of t he True. | | 7| |

The Gurmukh realizes t hat t he Lord alone creat es, and having creat ed, He dest roys.

To t he Gurmukh, t he Lord Himself is social class, st at us and all honor.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs medit at e on t he Naam; t hrough t he Naam, t hey merge in t he
Naam. | | 8| | 12| | 13| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Creat ion and dest ruct ion happen t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.

Through t he Shabad, creat ion happens again.

The Gurmukh knows t hat t he True Lord is all-pervading. The Gurmukh underst ands
creat ion and merger. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Perfect Guru wit hin
t heir minds.

From t he Guru comes peace and t ranquilit y; worship Him wit h devot ion, day and
night . Chant ing His Glorious Praises, merge int o t he Glorious Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukh sees t he Lord on t he eart h, and t he Gurmukh sees Him in t he wat er.

The Gurmukh sees Him in wind and fire; such is t he wonder of His Play.

One who has no Guru, dies over and over again, only t o be re-born. One who has no
Guru cont inues coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

The One Creat or has set t his play in mot ion.

I n t he frame of t he human body, He has placed all t hings.

Those few who are pierced t hrough by t he Word of t he Shabad, obt ain t he Mansion of
t he Lord's Presence. He calls t hem int o His Wondrous Palace. | | 3| |

True is t he Banker, and t rue are His t raders.

They purchase Trut h, wit h infinit e love for t he Guru.

They deal in Trut h, and t hey pract ice Trut h. They earn Trut h, and only Trut h. | | 4| |

Wit hout invest ment capit al, how can anyone acquire merchandise?

The self-willed manmukhs have all gone ast ray.

Wit hout t rue wealt h, everyone goes empt y-handed; going empt y-handed, t hey suffer
in pain. | | 5| |

Some deal in Trut h, t hrough love of t he Guru's Shabad.

They save t hemselves, and save all t heir ancest ors as well.

Very auspicious is t he coming of t hose who meet t heir Beloved and find peace. | | 6| |

Deep wit hin t he self is t he secret , but t he fool looks for it out side.

The blind self-willed manmukhs wander around like demons;

but where t he secret is, t here, t hey do not find it . The manmukhs are deluded by
doubt . | | 7| |

He Himself calls us, and best ows t he Word of t he Shabad.

The soul-bride finds int uit ive peace and poise in t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

O Nanak, she obt ains t he glorious great ness of t he Naam; she hears it again and
again, and she medit at es on it . | | 8| | 13| | 14| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The True Guru has impart ed t he True Teachings.
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Think of t he Lord, who shall be your Help and Support in t he end.

The Lord is I naccessible and I ncomprehensible. He has no mast er, and He is not born.
He is obt ained t hrough love of t he True Guru. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who eliminat e selfishness and conceit .

They eradicat e selfishness and conceit , and t hen find t he Lord; t hey are int uit ively
immersed in t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

According t o t heir pre-ordained dest iny, t hey act out t heir karma.

Serving t he True Guru, a last ing peace is found.

Wit hout good fort une, t he Guru is not found. Through t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey
are unit ed in t he Lord's Union. | | 2| |

The Gurmukhs remain unaffect ed in t he midst of t he world.

The Guru is t heir cushion, and t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t heir Support .

Who can oppress t he Gurmukh? One who t ries shall perish, writ hing in pain. | | 3| |

The blind self-willed manmukhs have no underst anding at all.

They are t he assassins of t he self, and t he but chers of t he world.

By cont inually slandering ot hers, t hey carry a t errible load, and t hey carry t he loads of
ot hers for not hing. | | 4| |

This world is a garden, and my Lord God is t he Gardener.

He always t akes care of it -not hing is exempt from His Care.

As is t he fragrance which He best ows, so is t he fragrant flower known. | | 5| |

The self-willed manmukhs are sick and diseased in t he world.

They have forgot t en t he Giver of peace, t he Unfat homable, t he I nfinit e.
!
These miserable people wander endlessly, crying out in pain; wit hout t he Guru, t hey
find no peace. | | 6| |

The One who creat ed t hem, knows t heir condit ion.

And if He inspires t hem, t hen t hey realize t he Hukam of His Command.

What ever He places wit hin t hem, t hat is what prevails, and so t hey out wardly appear.
| | 7| |

I know of no ot her except t he True One.

Those, whom t he Lord at t aches t o Himself, become pure.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t he heart of t hose,
unt o whom He has given it . | | 8| | 14| | 15| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Enshrining t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, in t he mind,

all t he pains of egot ism, selfishness and conceit are eliminat ed.

By cont inually praising t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word, I obt ain t he Amrit , t he
Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Ambrosial Bani of
t he Word wit hin t heir minds.

Enshrining t he Ambrosial Bani in t heir minds, t hey medit at e on t he Ambrosial Naam.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Those who cont inually chant t he Ambrosial Words of Nect ar,

see and behold t his Amrit everywhere wit h t heir eyes.

They cont inually chant t he Ambrosial Sermon day and night ; chant ing it , t hey cause
ot hers t o hear it . | | 2| |

I mbued wit h t he Ambrosial Love of t he Lord, t hey lovingly focus t heir at t ent ion on
Him.

By Guru's Grace, t hey receive t his Amrit .

They chant t he Ambrosial Name wit h t heir t ongues day and night ; t heir minds and
bodies are sat isfied by t his Amrit . | | 3| |

That which God does is beyond anyone's consciousness;

no one can erase t he Hukam of His Command.

By His Command, t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word prevails, and by His Command, we
drink in t he Amrit . | | 4| |

The act ions of t he Creat or Lord are marvelous and wonderful.
!
This mind is deluded, and goes around t he wheel of reincarnat ion.

Those who focus t heir consciousness on t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word, hear t he
vibrat ions of t he Ambrosial Word of t he Shabad. | | 5| |
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You Yourself creat ed t he count erfeit and t he genuine.

You Yourself appraise all people.

You appraise t he t rue, and place t hem in Your Treasury; You consign t he false t o
wander in delusion. | | 6| |

How can I behold You? How can I praise You?

By Guru's Grace, I praise You t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.

I n Your Sweet Will, t he Amrit is found; by Your Will, You inspire us t o drink in t his
Amrit . | | 7| |

The Shabad is Amrit ; t he Lord's Bani is Amrit .

Serving t he True Guru, it permeat es t he heart .

O Nanak, t he Ambrosial Naam is forever t he Giver of peace; drinking in t his Amrit , all
hunger is sat isfied. | | 8| | 15| | 16| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Ambrosial Nect ar rains down, soft ly and gent ly.

How rare are t hose Gurmukhs who find it .

Those who drink it in are sat isfied forever. Showering His Mercy upon t hem, t he Lord
quenches t heir t hirst . | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose Gurmukhs who drink in t his Ambrosial
Nect ar.

The t ongue t ast es t he essence, and remains forever imbued wit h t he Lord's Love,
int uit ively singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

By Guru's Grace, int uit ive underst anding is obt ained;

subduing t he sense of dualit y, t hey are in love wit h t he One.

When He best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord;
by His Grace, t hey merge in Trut h. | | 2| |

Above all is Your Glance of Grace, O God.

Upon some it is best owed less, and upon ot hers it is best owed more.

Wit hout You, not hing happens at all; t he Gurmukhs underst and t his. | | 3| |

The Gurmukhs cont emplat e t he essence of realit y;

Your Treasures are overflowing wit h Ambrosial Nect ar.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, no one obt ains it . I t is obt ained only by Guru's Grace.
| | 4| |

Those who serve t he True Guru are beaut iful.

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, ent ices t heir inner minds.

Their minds and bodies are at t uned t o t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word; t his Ambrosial
Nect ar is int uit ively heard. | | 5| |

The deluded, self-willed manmukhs are ruined t hrough t he love of dualit y.

They do not chant t he Naam, and t hey die, eat ing poison.

Night and day, t hey cont inually sit in manure. Wit hout selfless service, t heir lives are
wast ed away. | | 6| |

They alone drink in t his Amrit , whom t he Lord Himself inspires t o do so.

By Guru's Grace, t hey int uit ively enshrine love for t he Lord.

The Perfect Lord is Himself perfect ly pervading everywhere; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, He is perceived. | | 7| |

He Himself is t he I mmaculat e Lord.

He who has creat ed, shall Himself dest roy.

O Nanak, remember t he Naam forever, and you shall merge int o t he True One wit h
int uit ive ease. | | 8| | 16| | 17| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Those who please You are linked t o t he Trut h.

They serve t he True One forever, wit h int uit ive ease.

Through t he True Word of t he Shabad, t hey praise t he True One, and t hey merge in
t he merging of Trut h. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who praise t he True One.

Those who medit at e on t he True One are at t uned t o Trut h; t hey are absorbed int o t he
Truest of t he True. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True One is everywhere, wherever I look.

By Guru's Grace, I enshrine Him in my mind.

True are t he bodies of t hose whose t ongues are at t uned t o Trut h. They hear t he
Trut h, and speak it wit h t heir mout hs. | | 2| |

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Subduing t heir desires, t hey merge wit h t he True One;

t hey see in t heir minds t hat everyone comes and goes in reincarnat ion.

Serving t he True Guru, t hey become st able forever, and t hey obt ain t heir dwelling in
t he home of t he self. | | 3| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord is seen wit hin one's own heart .

Through t he Shabad, I have burned my emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

I gaze upon t he Truest of t he True, and I praise Him. Through t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, I obt ain t he True One. | | 4| |

Those who are at t uned t o Trut h are blessed wit h t he Love of t he True One.

Those who praise t he Lord's Name are very fort unat e.

Through t he Word of His Shabad, t he True One blends wit h Himself, t hose who j oin
t he True Congregat ion and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True One. | | 5| |

We could read t he account of t he Lord, if He were in any account .

He is I naccessible and I ncomprehensible; t hrough t he Shabad, underst anding is
obt ained.

Night and day, praise t he True Word of t he Shabad. There is no ot her way t o know
His Wort h. | | 6| |
!
People read and recit e unt il t hey grow weary, but t hey do not find peace.

Consumed by desire, t hey have no underst anding at all.

They purchase poison, and t hey are t hirst y wit h t heir fascinat ion for poison. Telling
lies, t hey eat poison. | | 7| |

By Guru's Grace, I know t he One.

Subduing my sense of dualit y, my mind is absorbed int o t he True One.

O Nanak, t he One Name is pervading deep wit hin my mind; by Guru's Grace, I receive
it . | | 8| | 17| | 18| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

I n all colors and forms, You are pervading.

People die over and over again; t hey are re-born, and make t heir rounds on t he wheel
of reincarnat ion.

You alone are Et ernal and Unchanging, I naccessible and I nfinit e. Through t he Guru's
Teachings, underst anding is impart ed. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Lord's Name in t heir
minds.

The Lord has no form, feat ures or color. Through t he Guru's Teachings, He inspires us
t o underst and Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One Light is all-pervading; only a few know t his.

Serving t he True Guru, t his is revealed.

I n t he hidden and in t he obvious, He is pervading all places. Our light merges int o t he
Light . | | 2| |

The world is burning in t he fire of desire,

in greed, arrogance and excessive ego.

People die over and over again; t hey are re-born, and lose t heir honor. They wast e
away t heir lives in vain. | | 3| |

Those who underst and t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad are very rare.

Those who subdue t heir egot ism, come t o know t he t hree worlds.

Then, t hey die, never t o die again. They are int uit ively absorbed in t he True One. | | 4| |

They do not focus t heir consciousness on Maya again.

They remain absorbed forever in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

They praise t he True One, who is cont ained deep wit hin all heart s. They are blessed
and exalt ed by t he Truest of t he True. | | 5| |

Praise t he True One, who is Ever-present .

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, He is pervading everywhere.

By Guru's Grace, we come t o behold t he True One; from t he True One, peace is
obt ained. | | 6| |

The True One permeat es and pervades t he mind wit hin.

The True One is Et ernal and Unchanging; He does not come and go in reincarnat ion.

Those who are at t ached t o t he True One are immaculat e and pure. Through t he
Guru's Teachings, t hey merge in t he True One. | | 7| |

Praise t he True One, and no ot her.

Serving Him, et ernal peace is obt ained.
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O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam, reflect deeply on t he Trut h; t hey
pract ice only Trut h. | | 8| | 18| | 19| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Word of t he Shabad is I mmaculat e and Pure; t he Bani of t he Word is Pure.

The Light which is pervading among all is I mmaculat e.

So praise t he I mmaculat e Word of t he Lord's Bani; chant ing t he I mmaculat e Name of
t he Lord, all filt h is washed away. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Giver of peace wit hin
t heir minds.

Praise t he I mmaculat e Lord, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. List en t o t he
Shabad, and quench your t hirst . | | 1| | Pause| |

When t he I mmaculat e Naam comes t o dwell in t he mind,

t he mind and body become I mmaculat e, and emot ional at t achment t o Maya depart s.

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I mmaculat e True Lord forever, and t he I mmaculat e
Sound-current of t he Naad shall vibrat e wit hin. | | 2| |

The I mmaculat e Ambrosial Nect ar is obt ained from t he Guru.

When selfishness and conceit are eradicat ed from wit hin, t hen t here is no at t achment
t o Maya.

I mmaculat e is t he spirit ual wisdom, and ut t erly immaculat e is t he medit at ion, of t hose
whose minds are filled wit h t he I mmaculat e Bani of t he Word. | | 3| |

One who serves t he I mmaculat e Lord becomes immaculat e.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he filt h of egot ism is washed away.

The I mmaculat e Bani and t he Unst ruck Melody of t he Sound-current vibrat e, and in
t he True Court , honor is obt ained. | | 4| |

Through t he I mmaculat e Lord, all become immaculat e.

I mmaculat e is t he mind which weaves t he Word of t he Lord's Shabad int o it self.

Blessed and very fort unat e are t hose who are commit t ed t o t he I mmaculat e Name;
t hrough t he I mmaculat e Name, t hey are blessed and beaut ified. | | 5| |

I mmaculat e is t he one who is adorned wit h t he Shabad.

The I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, ent ices t he mind and body.

No filt h ever at t aches it self t o t he True Name; one's face is made radiant by t he True
One. | | 6| |

The mind is pollut ed by t he love of dualit y.

Filt hy is t hat kit chen, and filt hy is t hat dwelling;

eat ing filt h, t he self-willed manmukhs become even more filt hy. Because of t heir filt h,
t hey suffer in pain. | | 7| |

The filt hy, and t he immaculat e as well, are all subj ect t o t he Hukam of God's
Command.

They alone are immaculat e, who are pleasing t o t he True Lord.

O Nanak, t he Naam abides deep wit hin t he minds of t he Gurmukhs, who are cleansed
of all t heir filt h. | | 8| | 19| | 20| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Lord of t he Universe is radiant , and radiant are His soul-swans.

Their minds and t heir speech are immaculat e; t hey are my hope and ideal.

Their minds are radiant , and t heir faces are always beaut iful; t hey medit at e on t he
most radiant Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Lord of t he Universe.

So chant Gobind, Gobind, t he Lord of t he Universe, day and night ; sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord Gobind, t hrough t he Word of His Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

Sing of t he Lord Gobind wit h int uit ive ease,

in t he Fear of t he Guru; you shall become radiant , and t he filt h of egot ism shall
depart .

Remain in bliss forever, and perform devot ional worship, day and night . Hear and sing
t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord Gobind. | | 2| |

Channel your dancing mind in devot ional worship,

and t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, merge your mind wit h t he Supreme
Mind.

Let your t rue and perfect t une be t he subj ugat ion of your love of Maya, and let
yourself dance t o t he Shabad. | | 3| |

People shout out loud and move t heir bodies,

but if t hey are emot ionally at t ached t o Maya, t hen t he Messenger of Deat h shall hunt
t hem down.
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The love of Maya makes t his mind dance, and t he deceit wit hin makes people suffer in
pain. | | 4| |

When t he Lord inspires one t o become Gurmukh, and perform devot ional worship,

t hen his body and mind are at t uned t o His Love wit h int uit ive ease.

The Word of His Bani vibrat es, and t he Word of His Shabad resounds, for t he
Gurmukh whose devot ional worship is accept ed. | | 5| |

One may beat upon and play all sort s of inst rument s,

but no one will list en, and no one will enshrine it in t he mind.

For t he sake of Maya, t hey set t he st age and dance, but t hey are in love wit h dualit y,
and t hey obt ain only sorrow. | | 6| |

Those whose inner beings are at t ached t o t he Lord's Love are liberat ed.

They cont rol t heir sexual desires, and t heir lifest yle is t he self-discipline of Trut h.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey medit at e forever on t he Lord. This
devot ional worship is pleasing t o t he Lord. | | 7| |

To live as Gurmukh is devot ional worship, t hroughout t he four ages.

This devot ional worship is not obt ained by any ot her means.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is obt ained only t hrough devot ion t o t he
Guru. So focus your consciousness on t he Guru's Feet . | | 8| | 20| | 21| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Serve t he True One, and praise t he True One.

Wit h t he True Name, pain shall never afflict you.

Those who serve t he Giver of peace find peace. They enshrine t he Guru's Teachings
wit hin t heir minds. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who int uit ively ent er int o t he peace of
Samaadhi.

Those who serve t he Lord are always beaut iful. The glory of t heir int uit ive awareness
is beaut iful. | | 1| | Pause| |

All call t hemselves Your devot ees,

but t hey alone are Your devot ees, who are pleasing t o Your mind.

Through t he True Word of Your Bani, t hey praise You; at t uned t o Your Love, t hey
worship You wit h devot ion. | | 2| |

All are Yours, O Dear True Lord.

Meet ing t he Gurmukh, t his cycle of reincarnat ion comes t o an end.

When it pleases Your Will, t hen we merge in t he Name. You Yourself inspire us t o
chant t he Name. | | 3| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I enshrine t he Lord wit hin my mind.

Pleasure and pain, and all emot ional at t achment s are gone.

I am lovingly cent ered on t he One Lord forever. I enshrine t he Lord's Name wit hin my
mind. | | 4| |

Your devot ees are at t uned t o Your Love; t hey are always j oyful.

The nine t reasures of t he Naam come t o dwell wit hin t heir minds.

By perfect dest iny, t hey find t he True Guru, and t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad,
t hey are unit ed in t he Lord's Union. | | 5| |

You are Merciful, and always t he Giver of peace.

You Yourself unit e us; You are known only t o t he Gurmukhs.

You Yourself best ow t he glorious great ness of t he Naam; at t uned t o t he Naam, we
find peace. | | 6| |

Forever and ever, O True Lord, I praise You.

As Gurmukh, I know no ot her at all.

My mind remains immersed in t he One Lord; my mind surrenders t o Him, and in my
mind I meet Him. | | 7| |

One who becomes Gurmukh, praises t he Lord.

Our True Lord and Mast er is Carefree.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t he mind; t hrough t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad, we merge wit h t he Lord. | | 8| | 21| | 22| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Your devot ees look beaut iful in t he True Court .

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey are adorned wit h t he Naam.

They are forever in bliss, day and night ; chant ing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord,
t hey merge wit h t he Lord of Glory. | | 1| |
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I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who hear and enshrine t he Naam
wit hin t heir minds.

The Dear Lord, t he True One, t he Highest of t he High, subdues t heir ego and blends
t hem wit h Himself. | | 1| | Pause| |

True is t he Dear Lord, and True is His Name.

By Guru's Grace, some merge wit h Him.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hose who merge wit h t he Lord shall not be
separat ed from Him again. They merge wit h int uit ive ease int o t he True Lord. | | 2| |

There is not hing beyond You;

You are t he One who does, sees, and knows.

The Creat or Himself act s, and inspires ot hers t o act . Through t he Guru's Teachings,
He blends us int o Himself. | | 3| |

The virt uous soul-bride finds t he Lord;

she decorat es herself wit h t he Love and t he Fear of God.

She who serves t he True Guru is forever a happy soul-bride. She is absorbed in t he
t rue t eachings. | | 4| |

Those who forget t he Word of t he Shabad have no home and no place of rest .

They are deluded by doubt , like a crow in a desert ed house.

They forfeit bot h t his world and t he next , and t hey pass t heir lives suffering in pain
and misery. | | 5| |

Writ ing on and on endlessly, t hey run out of paper and ink.

Through t he love wit h dualit y, no one has found peace.

They writ e falsehood, and t hey pract ice falsehood; t hey are burnt t o ashes by focusing
t heir consciousness on falsehood. | | 6| |

The Gurmukhs writ e and reflect on Trut h, and only Trut h.

The t rue ones find t he gat e of salvat ion.

True is t heir paper, pen and ink; writ ing Trut h, t hey are absorbed in t he True One.
| | 7| |

My God sit s deep wit hin t he self; He wat ches over us.

Those who meet t he Lord, by Guru's Grace, are accept able.

O Nanak, glorious great ness is received t hrough t he Naam, which is obt ained t hrough
t he Perfect Guru. | | 8| | 22| | 23| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Divine Light of t he Supreme Soul shines fort h from t he Guru.

The filt h st uck t o t he ego is removed t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

One who is imbued wit h devot ional worship t o t he Lord night and day becomes pure.
Worshipping t he Lord, He is obt ained. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who t hemselves worship t he Lord, and
inspire ot hers t o worship Him as well.

I humbly bow t o t hose devot ees who chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, night and
day. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Creat or Lord Himself is t he Doer of deeds.

As He pleases, He applies us t o our t asks.

Through perfect dest iny, we serve t he Guru; serving t he Guru, peace is found. | | 2| |

Those who die, and remain dead while yet alive, obt ain it .

By Guru's Grace, t hey enshrine t he Lord wit hin t heir minds.

Enshrining t he Lord wit hin t heir minds, t hey are liberat ed forever. Wit h int uit ive ease,
t hey merge int o t he Lord. | | 3| |

They perform all sort s of rit uals, but t hey do not obt ain liberat ion t hrough t hem.

They wander around t he count ryside, and in love wit h dualit y, t hey are ruined.

The deceit ful lose t heir lives in vain; wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey obt ain only
misery. | | 4| |

Those who rest rain t heir wandering mind, keeping it st eady and st able,

obt ain t he supreme st at us, by Guru's Grace.

The True Guru Himself unit es us in Union wit h t he Lord. Meet ing t he Beloved, peace is
obt ained. | | 5| |

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Some are st uck in falsehood, and false are t he rewards t hey receive.

I n love wit h dualit y, t hey wast e away t heir lives in vain.

They drown t hemselves, and drown t heir ent ire family; speaking lies, t hey eat poison.
| | 6| |

How rare are t hose who, as Gurmukh, look wit hin t heir bodies, int o t heir minds.

Through loving devot ion, t heir ego evaporat es.

The Siddhas, t he seekers and t he silent sages cont inually, lovingly focus t heir
consciousness, but t hey have not seen t he mind wit hin t he body. | | 7| |

The Creat or Himself inspires us t o work;

what can anyone else do? What can be done by our doing?

O Nanak, t he Lord best ows His Name; we receive it , and enshrine it wit hin t he mind.
| | 8| | 23| | 24| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Wit hin t his cave, t here is an inexhaust ible t reasure.

Wit hin t his cave, t he I nvisible and I nfinit e Lord abides.

He Himself is hidden, and He Himself is revealed; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, selfishness and conceit are eliminat ed. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Ambrosial Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord, wit hin t heir minds.

The t ast e of t he Ambrosial Naam is very sweet ! Through t he Guru's Teachings, drink
in t his Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

Subduing egot ism, t he rigid doors are opened.

The Priceless Naam is obt ained by Guru's Grace.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t he Naam is not obt ained. By Guru's Grace, it is implant ed wit hin
t he mind. | | 2| |

The Guru has applied t he t rue oint ment of spirit ual wisdom t o my eyes.

Deep wit hin, t he Divine Light has dawned, and t he darkness of ignorance has been
dispelled.

My light has merged int o t he Light ; my mind has surrendered, and I am blessed wit h
Glory in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Those who look out side t he body, searching for t he Lord,

shall not receive t he Naam; t hey shall inst ead be forced t o suffer t he t errible pains of
slavery.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not underst and; but when t hey ret urn once again
t o t heir own home, t hen, as Gurmukh, t hey find t he genuine art icle. | | 4| |

By Guru's Grace, t he True Lord is found.

Wit hin your mind and body, see t he Lord, and t he filt h of egot ism shall depart .

Sit t ing in t hat place, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord forever, and be absorbed in
t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 5| |

Those who close off t he nine gat es, and rest rain t he wandering mind,

come t o dwell in t he Home of t he Tent h Gat e.

There, t he Unst ruck Melody of t he Shabad vibrat es day and night . Through t he Guru's
Teachings, t he Shabad is heard. | | 6| |

Wit hout t he Shabad, t here is only darkness wit hin.

The genuine art icle is not found, and t he cycle of reincarnat ion does not end.

The key is in t he hands of t he True Guru; no one else can open t his door. By perfect
dest iny, He is met . | | 7| |

You are t he hidden and t he revealed in all places.

Receiving Guru's Grace, t his underst anding is obt ained.

O Nanak, praise t he Naam forever; as Gurmukh, enshrine it wit hin t he mind.
| | 8| | 24| | 25| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukhs meet t he Lord, and inspire ot hers t o meet Him as well.

Deat h does not see t hem, and pain does not afflict t hem.

Subduing egot ism, t hey break all t heir bonds; as Gurmukh, t hey are adorned wit h t he

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who look beaut iful in t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har.

The Gurmukhs sing, t he Gurmukhs dance, and focus t heir consciousness on t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

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The Gurmukhs are celebrat ed in life and deat h.

Their lives are not wast ed; t hey realize t he Word of t he Shabad.

The Gurmukhs do not die; t hey are not consumed by deat h. The Gurmukhs are
absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 2| |

The Gurmukhs are honored in t he Court of t he Lord.

The Gurmukhs eradicat e selfishness and conceit from wit hin.

They save t hemselves, and save all t heir families and ancest ors as well. The
Gurmukhs redeem t heir lives. | | 3| |

The Gurmukhs never suffer bodily pain.

The Gurmukhs have t he pain of egot ism t aken away.

The minds of t he Gurmukhs are immaculat e and pure; no filt h ever st icks t o t hem
again. The Gurmukhs merge in celest ial peace. | | 4| |

The Gurmukhs obt ain t he Great ness of t he Naam.

The Gurmukhs sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and obt ain honor.

They remain in bliss forever, day and night . The Gurmukhs pract ice t he Word of t he
Shabad. | | 5| |

The Gurmukhs are at t uned t o t he Shabad, night and day.

The Gurmukhs are known t hroughout t he four ages.

The Gurmukhs always sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I mmaculat e Lord. Through t he
Shabad, t hey pract ice devot ional worship. | | 6| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch-black darkness.

Seized by t he Messenger of Deat h, people cry out and scream.

Night and day, t hey are diseased, like maggot s in manure, and in manure t hey endure
agony. | | 7| |

The Gurmukhs know t hat t he Lord alone act s, and causes ot hers t o act .

I n t he heart s of t he Gurmukhs, t he Lord Himself comes t o dwell.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, great ness is obt ained. I t is received from t he Perfect
Guru. | | 8| | 25| | 26| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The One Light is t he light of all bodies.

The Perfect True Guru reveals it t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.

He Himself inst ills t he sense of separat ion wit hin our heart s; He Himself creat ed t he
Creat ion. | | 1| |

True Lord.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one obt ains int uit ive wisdom; t he Gurmukh is absorbed in
int uit ive peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

You Yourself are Beaut iful, and You Yourself ent ice t he world.

You Yourself, by Your Kind Mercy, weave t he t hread of t he world.

You Yourself best ow pain and pleasure, O Creat or. The Lord reveals Himself t o t he
Gurmukh. | | 2| |

The Creat or Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act .

Through Him, t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad is enshrined wit hin t he mind.

The Ambrosial Word of t he Guru's Bani emanat es from t he Word of t he Shabad. The
Gurmukh speaks it and hears it . | | 3| |

He Himself is t he Creat or, and He Himself is t he Enj oyer.

One who breaks out of bondage is liberat ed forever.

The True Lord is liberat ed forever. The Unseen Lord causes Himself t o be seen. | | 4| |

He Himself is Maya, and He Himself is t he I llusion.

He Himself has generat ed emot ional at t achment t hroughout t he ent ire universe.

He Himself is t he Giver of Virt ue; He Himself sings t he Lord's Glorious Praises. He
chant s t hem and causes t hem t o be heard. | | 5| |

He Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act .

He Himself est ablishes and disest ablishes.

Wit hout You, not hing can be done. You Yourself have engaged all in t heir t asks. | | 6| |

He Himself kills, and He Himself revives.

He Himself unit es us, and unit es us in Union wit h Himself.

Through selfless service, et ernal peace is obt ained. The Gurmukh is absorbed in
int uit ive peace. | | 7| |

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He Himself is t he Highest of t he High.

How rare are t hose who behold Him. He causes Himself t o be seen.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t he heart s of t hose
who see t he Lord t hemselves, and inspire ot hers t o see Him as well. | | 8| | 26| | 27| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

My God is pervading and permeat ing all places.

By Guru's Grace, I have found Him wit hin t he home of my own heart .

I serve Him const ant ly, and I medit at e on Him single-mindedly. As Gurmukh, I am
absorbed in t he True One. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Lord, t he Life of t he
World, wit hin t heir minds.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I merge wit h int uit ive ease int o t he Lord, t he Life of
t he World, t he Fearless One, t he Great Giver. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hin t he home of t he self is t he eart h, it s support and t he net her regions of t he
underworld.

Wit hin t he home of t he self is t he Et ernally Young Beloved.

The Giver of peace is et ernally blissful. Through t he Guru's Teachings, we are
absorbed in int uit ive peace. | | 2| |

When t he body is filled wit h ego and selfishness,

t he cycle of birt h and deat h does not end.

One who becomes Gurmukh subdues egot ism, and medit at es on t he Truest of t he
True. | | 3| |

Wit hin t his body are t he t wo brot hers, sin and virt ue.

When t he t wo j oined t oget her, t he Universe was produced.

Subduing bot h, and ent ering int o t he Home of t he One, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings,
we are absorbed in int uit ive peace. | | 4| |

Wit hin t he home of t he self is t he darkness of t he love of dualit y.

When t he Divine Light dawns, ego and selfishness are dispelled.

The Giver of peace is revealed t hrough t he Shabad, medit at ing upon t he Naam, night
and day. | | 5| |

Deep wit hin t he self is t he Light of God; I t radiat es t hroughout t he expanse of His
creat ion.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he darkness of spirit ual ignorance is dispelled.

The heart -lot us blossoms fort h, and et ernal peace is obt ained, as one's light merges
int o t he Light . | | 6| |

Wit hin t he mansion is t he t reasure house, overflowing wit h j ewels.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he I nfinit e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Gurmukh, t he t rader, always purchases t he merchandise of t he Naam, and always
reaps profit s. | | 7| |

The Lord Himself keeps t his merchandise in st ock, and He Himself dist ribut es it .

Rare is t hat Gurmukh who t rades in t his.

O Nanak, t hose upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, obt ain it . Through His
Mercy, it is enshrined in t he mind. | | 8| | 27| | 28| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Lord Himself leads us t o merge wit h Him and serve Him.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he love of dualit y is eradicat ed.

The I mmaculat e Lord is t he Best ower of et ernal virt ue. The Lord Himself leads us t o
merge in His Virt uous Goodness. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who enshrine t he Truest of t he True
wit hin t heir heart s.

The True Name is et ernally pure and immaculat e. Through t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, it is enshrined wit hin t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru Himself is t he Giver, t he Archit ect of Dest iny.

The Gurmukh, t he humble servant who serves t he Lord, comes t o know Him.

Those humble beings look beaut iful forever in t he Ambrosial Naam. Through t he
Guru's Teachings, t hey receive t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Wit hin t he cave of t his body, t here is one beaut iful place.

Through t he Perfect Guru, ego and doubt are dispelled.

Night and day, praise t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; imbued wit h t he Lord's Love,
by Guru's Grace, you shall find Him. | | 3| |

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Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, search t his cave.

The I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t he self.

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and decorat e yourself wit h t he Shabad. Meet ing
wit h your Beloved, you shall find peace. | | 4| |

The Messenger of Deat h imposes his t ax on t hose who are at t ached t o dualit y.

He inflict s punishment on t hose who forget t he Name.

They are called t o account for each inst ant and each moment . Every grain, every
part icle, is weighed and count ed. | | 5| |

One who does not remember her Husband Lord in t his world,

is being cheat ed by dualit y; she shall weep bit t erly in t he end.

She is from an evil family; she is ugly and vile. Even in her dreams, she does not meet
her Husband Lord. | | 6| |

She who enshrines her Husband Lord in her mind in t his world

-His Presence is revealed t o her by t he Perfect Guru.

That soul-bride keeps her Husband Lord clasped t ight ly t o her heart , and t hrough t he
Word of t he Shabad, she enj oys her Husband Lord upon His Beaut iful Bed. | | 7| |

The Lord Himself sends out t he call, and He summons us t o His Presence.

He enshrines His Name wit hin our minds.

O Nanak, one who receives t he great ness of t he Naam night and day, const ant ly sings
His Glorious Praises. | | 8| | 28| | 29| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

Sublime is t heir birt h, and t he place where t hey dwell.

Those who serve t he True Guru remain det ached in t he home of t heir own being.

They abide in t he Lord's Love, and const ant ly imbued wit h His Love, t heir minds are
sat isfied and fulfilled wit h t he Lord's Essence. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who read of t he Lord, who underst and
and enshrine Him wit hin t heir minds.

The Gurmukhs read and praise t he Lord's Name; t hey are honored in t he True Court .
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Unseen and I nscrut able Lord is permeat ing and pervading everywhere.

He cannot be obt ained by any effort .

I f t he Lord grant s His Grace, t hen we come t o meet t he True Guru. By His Kindness,
we are unit ed in His Union. | | 2| |

One who reads, while at t ached t o dualit y, does not underst and.

He yearns for t he t hree-phased Maya.

The bonds of t he t hree-phased Maya are broken by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.
Through t he Guru's Shabad, liberat ion is achieved. | | 3| |

This unst able mind cannot be held st eady.

At t ached t o dualit y, it wanders in t he t en direct ions.

I t is a poisonous worm, drenched wit h poison, and in poison it rot s away. | | 4| |

Pract icing egot ism and selfishness, t hey t ry t o impress ot hers by showing off.

They perform all sort s of rit uals, but t hey gain no accept ance.

Wit hout You, Lord, not hing happens at all. You forgive t hose who are adorned wit h
t he Word of Your Shabad. | | 5| |

They are born, and t hey die, but t hey do not underst and t he Lord.

Night and day, t hey wander, in love wit h dualit y.

The lives of t he self-willed manmukhs are useless; in t he end, t hey die, regret t ing and
repent ing. | | 6| |

The Husband is away, and t he wife is get t ing dressed up.

This is what t he blind, self-willed manmukhs are doing.

They are not honored in t his world, and t hey shall find no shelt er in t he world
hereaft er. They are wast ing t heir lives in vain. | | 7| |

How rare are t hose who know t he Name of t he Lord!

Through t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru, t he Lord is realized.

Night and day, t hey perform t he Lord's devot ional service; day and night , t hey find
int uit ive peace. | | 8| |

That One Lord is pervading in all.

Only a few, as Gurmukh, underst and t his.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam are beaut iful. Grant ing His Grace, God
unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 9| | 29| | 30| |
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Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukhs read and recit e; t hey are called Pandit s-spirit ual scholars.

But t hey are in love wit h dualit y, and t hey suffer in t errible pain.

I nt oxicat ed wit h vice, t hey underst and not hing at all. They are reincarnat ed, over and

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who subdue t heir ego, and unit e wit h
t he Lord.

They serve t he Guru, and t he Lord dwells wit hin t heir minds; t hey int uit ively drink in
t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Pandit s read t he Vedas, but t hey do not obt ain t he Lord's essence.

I nt oxicat ed wit h Maya, t hey argue and debat e.

The foolish int ellect uals are forever in spirit ual darkness. The Gurmukhs underst and,
and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The I ndescribable is described only t hrough t he beaut eous Word of t he Shabad.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Trut h becomes pleasing t o t he mind.

Those who speak of t he t ruest of t he t rue, day and night -t heir minds are imbued wit h
t he Trut h. | | 3| |

Those who are at t uned t o Trut h, love t he Trut h.

The Lord Himself best ows t his gift ; He shall not t ake it back.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he True Lord is known forever; meet ing t he
True One, peace is found. | | 4| |

The filt h of fraud and falsehood does not st ick t o t hose,

who, by Guru's Grace, remain awake and aware, night and day.

The I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t heir heart s; t heir
light merges int o t he Light . | | 5| |

They read about t he t hree qualit ies, but t hey do not know t he essent ial realit y of t he
Lord.

They forget t he Primal Lord, t he Source of all, and t hey do not recognize t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad.

They are engrossed in emot ional at t achment ; t hey do not underst and anyt hing at all.
Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord is found. | | 6| |

The Vedas proclaim t hat Maya is of t hree qualit ies.

The self-willed manmukhs, in love wit h dualit y, do not underst and.

They read of t he t hree qualit ies, but t hey do not know t he One Lord. Wit hout
underst anding, t hey obt ain only pain and suffering. | | 7| |

When it pleases t he Lord, He unit es us wit h Himself.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, skept icism and suffering are dispelled.

O Nanak, True is t he Great ness of t he Name. Believing in t he Name, peace is
obt ained. | | 8| | 30| | 31| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The Lord Himself is Unmanifest and Unrelat ed; He is Manifest and Relat ed as well.

Those who recognize t his essent ial realit y are t he t rue Pandit s, t he spirit ual scholars.

They save t hemselves, and save all t heir families and ancest ors as well, when t hey
enshrine t he Lord's Name in t he mind. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who t ast e t he essence of t he Lord, and
savor it s t ast e.

Those who t ast e t his essence of t he Lord are t he pure, immaculat e beings. They
medit at e on t he I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who reflect upon t he Shabad are beyond karma.

They subdue t heir ego, and find t he essence of wisdom, deep wit hin t heir being.

They obt ain t he nine t reasures of t he wealt h of t he Naam. Rising above t he t hree
qualit ies, t hey merge int o t he Lord. | | 2| |

Those who act in ego do not go beyond karma.

I t is only by Guru's Grace t hat one is rid of ego.

Those who have discriminat ing minds, cont inually examine t heir own selves. Through
t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey sing t he Lord's Glorious Praises. | | 3| |

The Lord is t he most pure and sublime Ocean.

The Saint ly Gurmukhs cont inually peck at t he Naam, like swans pecking at pearls in
t he ocean.

They bat he in it cont inually, day and night , and t he filt h of ego is washed away. | | 4| |

The pure swans, wit h love and affect ion,

dwell in t he Ocean of t he Lord, and subdue t heir ego.
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Day and night , t hey are in love wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad. They obt ain t heir
home in t he Ocean of t he Lord. | | 5| |

The self-willed manmukhs shall always be filt hy cranes, smeared wit h t he filt h of ego.

They may bat he, but t heir filt h is not removed.

One who dies while yet alive, and cont emplat es t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, is rid
of t his filt h of ego. | | 6| |

The Priceless Jewel is found, in t he home of one's own being,

when one list ens t o t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect True Guru.

By Guru's Grace, t he darkness of spirit ual ignorance is dispelled; I have come t o
recognize t he Divine Light wit hin my own heart . | | 7| |

The Lord Himself creat es, and He Himself beholds.

Serving t he True Guru, one becomes accept able.

O Nanak, t he Naam dwells deep wit hin t he heart ; by Guru's Grace, it is obt ained.
| | 8| | 31| | 32| |

Maaj h, Third Mehl:

The whole world is engrossed in emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

Those who are cont rolled by t he t hree qualit ies are at t ached t o Maya.

By Guru's Grace, a few come t o underst and; t hey cent er t heir consciousness in t he
fourt h st at e. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who burn away t heir emot ional
at t achment t o Maya, t hrough t he Shabad.

Those who burn away t his at t achment t o Maya, and focus t heir consciousness on t he
Lord are honored in t he True Court , and t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The source, t he root , of t he gods and goddesses is Maya.

For t hem, t he Simrit ees and t he Shaast ras were composed.

Sexual desire and anger are diffused t hroughout t he universe. Coming and going,
people suffer in pain. | | 2| |

The j ewel of spirit ual wisdom was placed wit hin t he universe.

By Guru's Grace, it is enshrined wit hin t he mind.

Celibacy, chast it y, self-discipline and t he pract ice of t rut hfulness are obt ained from t he
Perfect Guru, by medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

I n t his world of her parent s' home, t he soul-bride has been deluded by doubt .

At t ached t o dualit y, she lat er comes t o regret it .

She forfeit s bot h t his world and t he next , and even in her dreams, she does not find
peace. | | 4| |

The soul-bride who remembers her Husband Lord in t his world,

by Guru's Grace, sees Him close at hand.

She remains int uit ively at t uned t o t he Love of her Beloved; she makes t he Word of His
Shabad her decorat ion. | | 5| |

Blessed and fruit ful is t he coming of t hose who find t he True Guru;

t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey burn t heir love of dualit y.

The One Lord is permeat ing and pervading deep wit hin t he heart . Joining t he Sat
Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 6| |

Those who do not serve t he True Guru-why did t hey even come int o t his world?

Cursed are t heir lives; t hey have uselessly wast ed t his human life.

The self-willed manmukhs do not remember t he Naam. Wit hout t he Naam, t hey suffer
in t errible pain. | | 7| |

The One who creat ed t he Universe, He alone knows it .

He unit es wit h Himself t hose who realize t he Shabad.

O Nanak, t hey alone receive t he Naam, upon whose foreheads such pre-ordained
dest iny is recorded. | | 8| | 1| | 32| | 33| |


The Primal Being is Himself remot e and beyond.

He Himself est ablishes, and having est ablished, He disest ablishes.

The One Lord is pervading in all; t hose who become Gurmukh are honored. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Formless Lord.
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He has no form or shape; He is seen wit hin each and every heart . The Gurmukh
comes t o know t he unknowable. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are God, Kind and Merciful.

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her at all.

When t he Guru showers His Grace upon us, He blesses us wit h t he Naam; t hrough t he
Naam, we merge in t he Naam. | | 2| |

You Yourself are t he True Creat or Lord.

Your t reasures are overflowing wit h devot ional worship.

The Gurmukhs obt ain t he Naam. Their minds are enrapt ured, and t hey easily and
int uit ively ent er int o Samaadhi. | | 3| |

Night and day, I sing Your Glorious Praises, God.

I praise You, O my Beloved.

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her for me t o seek out . I t is only by Guru's Grace t hat You
are found. | | 4| |

The limit s of t he I naccessible and I ncomprehensible Lord cannot be found.

Best owing Your Mercy, You merge us int o Yourself.

Through t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru, we medit at e on t he Lord. Serving
t he Shabad, peace is found. | | 5| |

Praisewort hy is t he t ongue which sings t he Lord's Glorious Praises.

Praising t he Naam, one becomes pleasing t o t he True One.

The Gurmukh remains forever imbued wit h t he Lord's Love. Meet ing t he True Lord,
glory is obt ained. | | 6| |

The self-willed manmukhs do t heir deeds in ego.

They lose t heir whole lives in t he gamble.

Wit hin is t he t errible darkness of greed, and so t hey come and go in reincarnat ion,

The Creat or Himself best ows Glory on t hose,

whom He Himself has so pre-dest ined.

O Nanak, t hey receive t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he Dest royer of fear; t hrough
t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey find peace. | | 8| | 1| | 34| |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl, First House:

The Unseen Lord is wit hin, but He cannot be seen.

He has t aken t he Jewel of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and He keeps it well
concealed.

The I naccessible and I ncomprehensible Lord is t he highest of all. Through t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad, He is known. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hose who chant t he Naam, in t his Dark Age
of Kali Yuga.

The Beloved Saint s were est ablished by t he True Lord. By great good fort une, t he
Blessed Vision of t heir Darshan is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One who is sought by t he Siddhas and t he seekers,

upon whom Brahma and I ndra medit at e wit hin t heir heart s,

whom t he t hree hundred t hirt y million demi-gods search for-meet ing t he Guru, one
comes t o sing His Praises wit hin t he heart . | | 2| |

Twent y-four hours a day, t he wind breat hes Your Name.

The eart h is Your servant , a slave at Your Feet .

I n t he four sources of creat ion, and in all speech, You dwell. You are dear t o t he
minds of all. | | 3| |

The True Lord and Mast er is known t o t he Gurmukhs.

He is realized t hrough t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru.

Those who drink it in are sat isfied. Through t he Truest of t he True, t hey are fulfilled.
| | 4| |

I n t he home of t heir own beings, t hey are peacefully and comfort ably at ease.

They are blissful, enj oying pleasures, and et ernally j oyful.

They are wealt hy, and t he great est kings; t hey cent er t heir minds on t he Guru's Feet .
| | 5| |

First , You creat ed nourishment ;

t hen, You creat ed t he living beings.

There is no ot her Giver as Great as You, O my Lord and Mast er. None approach or
equal You. | | 6| |

Those who are pleasing t o You medit at e on You.

They pract ice t he Mant ra of t he Holy.

They t hemselves swim across, and t hey save all t heir ancest ors and families as well.
I n t he Court of t he Lord, t hey meet wit h no obst ruct ion. | | 7| |
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You are so Great ! You are t he Highest of t he High!

You are I nfinit e, You are Everyt hing!

I am a sacrifice t o You. Nanak is t he slave of Your slaves. | | 8| | 1| | 35| |


Who is liberat ed, and who is unit ed?

Who is a spirit ual t eacher, and who is a preacher?

Who is a house-holder, and who is a renunciat e? Who can est imat e t he Lord's Value?
| | 1| |

How is one bound, and how is one freed of his bonds?

How can one escape from t he cycle of coming and going in reincarnat ion?

Who is subj ect t o karma, and who is beyond karma? Who chant s t he Name, and
inspires ot hers t o chant it ? | | 2| |

Who is happy, and who is sad?

Who, as sunmukh, t urns t oward t he Guru, and who, as vaymukh, t urns away from t he
Guru?

How can one meet t he Lord? How is one separat ed from Him? Who can reveal t he
way t o me? | | 3| |

What is t hat Word, by which t he wandering mind can be rest rained?

What are t hose t eachings, by which we may endure pain and pleasure alike?

What is t hat lifest yle, by which we may come t o medit at e on t he Supreme Lord? How
may we sing t he Kirt an of His Praises? | | 4| |

The Gurmukh is liberat ed, and t he Gurmukh is linked.

The Gurmukh is t he spirit ual t eacher, and t he Gurmukh is t he preacher.

Blessed is t he Gurmukh, t he householder and t he renunciat e. The Gurmukh knows t he
Lord's Value. | | 5| |

Egot ism is bondage; as Gurmukh, one is emancipat ed.

The Gurmukh escapes t he cycle of coming and going in reincarnat ion.

The Gurmukh performs act ions of good karma, and t he Gurmukh is beyond karma.
What ever t he Gurmukh does, is done in good fait h. | | 6| |

The Gurmukh is happy, while t he self-willed manmukh is sad.

The Gurmukh t urns t oward t he Guru, and t he self-willed manmukh t urns away from
t he Guru.

The Gurmukh is unit ed wit h t he Lord, while t he manmukh is separat ed from Him. The
Gurmukh reveals t he way. | | 7| |

The Guru's I nst ruct ion is t he Word, by which t he wandering mind is rest rained.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, we can endure pain and pleasure alike.

To live as Gurmukh is t he lifest yle by which we come t o medit at e on t he Supreme
Lord. The Gurmukh sings t he Kirt an of His Praises. | | 8| |

The Lord Himself creat ed t he ent ire creat ion.

He Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act . He Himself est ablishes.

From oneness, He has brought fort h t he count less mult it udes. O Nanak, t hey shall
merge int o t he One once again. | | 9| | 2| | 36| |


God is Et ernal and I mperishable, so why should anyone be anxious?

The Lord is Wealt hy and Prosperous, so His humble servant should feel t ot ally secure.

O Giver of peace of t he soul, of life, of honor-as You ordain, I obt ain peace. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, t o t hat Gurmukh whose mind and body are
pleased wit h You.

You are my mount ain, You are my shelt er and shield. No one can rival You.
| | 1| | Pause| |

That person, unt o whom Your act ions seem sweet ,

comes t o see t he Supreme Lord God in each and every heart .

I n all places and int erspaces, You exist . You are t he One and Only Lord, pervading

You are t he Fulfiller of all t he mind's desires.

Your t reasures are overflowing wit h love and devot ion.

Showering Your Mercy, You prot ect t hose who, t hrough perfect dest iny, merge int o
You. | | 3| |
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You pulled me out of t he deep, dark well ont o t he dry ground.

Showering Your Mercy, You blessed Your servant wit h Your Glance of Grace.

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Perfect , I mmort al Lord. By speaking and hearing
t hese Praises, t hey are not used up. | | 4| |

Here and hereaft er, You are our Prot ect or.

I n t he womb of t he mot her, You cherish and nurt ure t he baby.

The fire of Maya does not affect t hose who are imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; t hey sing
His Glorious Praises. | | 5| |

What Praises of Yours can I chant and cont emplat e?

Deep wit hin my mind and body, I behold Your Presence.

You are my Friend and Companion, my Lord and Mast er. Wit hout You, I do not know
any ot her at all. | | 6| |

O God, t hat one, unt o whom You have given shelt er,

is not t ouched by t he hot winds.

O my Lord and Mast er, You are my Sanct uary, t he Giver of peace. Chant ing,
medit at ing on You in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, You are revealed. | | 7| |

You are Exalt ed, Unfat homable, I nfinit e and I nvaluable.

You are my True Lord and Mast er. I am Your servant and slave.

You are t he King, Your Sovereign Rule is True. Nanak is a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o You.
| | 8| | 3| | 37| |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl, Second House:

Cont inually, cont inuously, remember t he Merciful Lord.

Never forget Him from your mind. | | Pause| |

Join t he Societ y of t he Saint s,

and you shall not have t o go down t he pat h of Deat h.

Take t he Provisions of t he Lord's Name wit h you, and no st ain shall at t ach it self t o
your family. | | 1| |
!
Those who medit at e on t he Mast er

shall not be t hrown down int o hell.

Even t he hot winds shall not t ouch t hem. The Lord has come t o dwell wit hin t heir
minds. | | 2| |

They alone are beaut iful and at t ract ive,

who abide in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Those who have gat hered in t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name-t hey alone are deep and
t hought ful and vast . | | 3| |

Drink in t he Ambrosial Essence of t he Name,

and live by beholding t he face of t he Lord's servant .

Let all your affairs be resolved, by cont inually worshipping t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 4| |

Whom t he Lord has made His Own.

he alone medit at es on t he Lord of t he World.

He alone is a warrior, and he alone is t he chosen one, upon whose forehead good
dest iny is recorded. | | 5| |

Wit hin my mind, I medit at e on God.

For me, t his is like t he enj oyment of princely pleasures.

Evil does not well up wit hin me, since I am saved, and dedicat ed t o t rut hful act ions.
| | 6| |

I have enshrined t he Creat or wit hin my mind;

I have obt ained t he fruit s of life's rewards.

I f your Husband Lord is pleasing t o your mind, t hen your married life shall be et ernal.
| | 7| |

I have obt ained everlast ing wealt h;

I have found t he Sanct uary of t he Dispeller of fear.

Grasping hold of t he hem of t he Lord's robe, Nanak is saved. He has won t he
incomparable life. | | 8| | 4| | 38| |


Maaj h, Fift h Mehl, Third House:

Chant ing and medit at ing on t he Lord, t he mind is held st eady. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on t he Divine Guru, one's fears are erased and
dispelled. | | 1| |

Ent ering t he Sanct uary of t he Supreme Lord God, how could anyone feel grief any
longer? | | 2| |
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Serving at t he Feet of t he Holy Saint s, all desires are fulfilled. | | 3| |

I n each and every heart , t he One Lord is pervading. He is t ot ally permeat ing t he
wat er, t he land, and t he sky. | | 4| |

I serve t he Dest royer of sin, and I am sanct ified by t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.
| | 5| |

My Lord and Mast er Himself has saved me complet ely; I am comfort ed by medit at ing
on t he Lord. | | 6| |

The Creat or has passed j udgement , and t he evil-doers have been silenced and killed.
| | 7| |

Nanak is at t uned t o t he True Name; he beholds t he Presence of t he Ever-present
Lord. | | 8| | 5| | 39| | 1| | 32| | 1| | 5| | 39| |
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Baarah Maahaa ~ The Twelve Mont hs: Maaj h, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House:


By t he act ions we have commit t ed, we are separat ed from You. Please show Your
Mercy, and unit e us wit h Yourself, Lord.

We have grown weary of wandering t o t he four corners of t he eart h and in t he t en
direct ions. We have come t o Your Sanct uary, God.

Wit hout milk, a cow serves no purpose.

Wit hout wat er, t he crop wit hers, and it will not bring a good price.

I f we do not meet t he Lord, our Friend, how can we find our place of rest ?

Those homes, t hose heart s, in which t he Husband Lord is not manifest -t hose t owns
and villages are like burning furnaces.

All decorat ions, t he chewing of bet el t o sweet en t he breat h, and t he body it self, are all
useless and vain.

Wit hout God, our Husband, our Lord and Mast er, all friends and companions are like
t he Messenger of Deat h.

This is Nanak's prayer: Please show Your Mercy, and best ow Your Name.

O my Lord and Mast er, please unit e me wit h Yourself, O God, in t he Et ernal Mansion
of Your Presence . | | 1| |

I n t he mont h of Chayt , by medit at ing on t he Lord of t he Universe, a deep and
profound j oy arises.

Meet ing wit h t he humble Saint s, t he Lord is found, as we chant His Name wit h our
t ongues.

Those who have found God-blessed is t heir coming int o t his world.

Those who live wit hout Him, for even an inst ant -t heir lives are rendered useless.

The Lord is t ot ally pervading t he wat er, t he land, and all space. He is cont ained in t he
forest s as well.

Those who do not remember God-how much pain must t hey suffer!

Those who dwell upon t heir God have great good fort une.

My mind yearns for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so
t hirst y!

I t ouch t he feet of one who unit es me wit h God in t he mont h of Chayt . | | 2| |

I n t he mont h of Vaisaakh, how can t he bride be pat ient ? She is separat ed from her
Beloved.

She has forgot t en t he Lord, her Life-companion, her Mast er; she has become at t ached
t o Maya, t he deceit ful one.

Neit her son, nor spouse, nor wealt h shall go along wit h you-only t he Et ernal Lord.

Ent angled and enmeshed in t he love of false occupat ions, t he whole world is
perishing.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord, t hey lose t heir lives in t he hereaft er.

Forget t ing t he Merciful Lord, t hey are ruined. Wit hout God, t here is no ot her at all.

Pure is t he reput at ion of t hose who are at t ached t o t he Feet of t he Beloved Lord.
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Nanak makes t his prayer t o God: Please, come and unit e me wit h Yourself .
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The mont h of Vaisaakh is beaut iful and pleasant , when t he Saint causes me t o meet
t he Lord. | | 3| |

I n t he mont h of Jayt 'h, t he bride longs t o meet wit h t he Lord. All bow in humilit y
before Him.

One who has grasped t he hem of t he robe of t he Lord, t he True Friend-no one can
keep him in bondage.

God's Name is t he Jewel, t he Pearl. I t cannot be st olen or t aken away.

I n t he Lord are all pleasures which please t he mind.

As t he Lord wishes, so He act s, and so His creat ures act .

They alone are called blessed, whom God has made His Own.

I f people could meet t he Lord by t heir own effort s, why would t hey be crying out in
t he pain of separat ion?

Meet ing Him in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, celest ial bliss is
enj oyed.

I n t he mont h of Jayt 'h, t he playful Husband Lord meet s her, upon whose forehead
such good dest iny is recorded. | | 4| |

The mont h of Aasaarh seems burning hot , t o t hose who are not close t o t heir
Husband Lord.

They have forsaken God t he Primal Being, t he Life of t he World, and t hey have come
t o rely upon mere mort als.

I n t he love of dualit y, t he soul-bride is ruined; around her neck she wears t he noose
of Deat h.

As you plant , so shall you harvest ; your dest iny is recorded on your forehead.

The life-night passes away, and in t he end, one comes t o regret and repent , and t hen
depart wit h no hope at all.

Those who meet wit h t he Holy Saint s are liberat ed in t he Court of t he Lord.

Show Your Mercy t o me, O God; I am t hirst y for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

Wit hout You, God, t here is no ot her at all. This is Nanak's humble prayer.

The mont h of Aasaarh is pleasant , when t he Feet of t he Lord abide in t he mind. | | 5| |

I n t he mont h of Saawan, t he soul-bride is happy, if she falls in love wit h t he Lot us
Feet of t he Lord.

Her mind and body are imbued wit h t he Love of t he True One; His Name is her only
Support .

The pleasures of corrupt ion are false. All t hat is seen shall t urn t o ashes.

The drops of t he Lord's Nect ar are so beaut iful! Meet ing t he Holy Saint , we drink t hese
in.

The forest s and t he meadows are rej uvenat ed and refreshed wit h t he Love of God, t he
All-powerful, I nfinit e Primal Being.

My mind yearns t o meet t he Lord. I f only He would show His Mercy, and unit e me
wit h Himself!

Those brides who have obt ained God-I am forever a sacrifice t o t hem.

O Nanak, when t he Dear Lord shows kindness, He adorns His bride wit h t he Word of
His Shabad.

Saawan is delight ful for t hose happy soul-brides whose heart s are adorned wit h t he
Necklace of t he Lord's Name. | | 6| |

I n t he mont h of Bhaadon, she is deluded by doubt , because of her at t achment t o
dualit y.

She may wear t housands of ornament s, but t hey are of no use at all.

On t hat day when t he body perishes-at t hat t ime, she becomes a ghost .

The Messenger of Deat h seizes and holds her, and does not t ell anyone his secret .

And her loved ones-in an inst ant , t hey move on, leaving her all alone.

She wrings her hands, her body writ hes in pain, and she t urns from black t o whit e.

As she has plant ed, so does she harvest ; such is t he field of karma.

Nanak seeks God's Sanct uary; God has given him t he Boat of His Feet .

Those who love t he Guru, t he Prot ect or and Savior, in Bhaadon, shall not be t hrown
down int o hell. | | 7| |

I n t he mont h of Assu, my love for t he Lord overwhelms me. How can I go and meet
t he Lord?

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My mind and body are so t hirst y for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan. Won't someone
please come and lead me t o him, O my mot her.

The Saint s are t he helpers of t he Lord's lovers; I fall and t ouch t heir feet .

Wit hout God, how can I find peace? There is nowhere else t o go.

Those who have t ast ed t he sublime essence of His Love, remain sat isfied and fulfilled.

They renounce t heir selfishness and conceit , and t hey pray, God, please at t ach me t o
t he hem of Your robe .

Those whom t he Husband Lord has unit ed wit h Himself, shall not be separat ed from
Him again.

Wit hout God, t here is no ot her at all. Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.

I n Assu, t he Lord, t he Sovereign King, has grant ed His Mercy, and t hey dwell in peace.
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I n t he mont h of Kat ak, do good deeds. Do not t ry t o blame anyone else.

Forget t ing t he Transcendent Lord, all sort s of illnesses are cont ract ed.

Those who t urn t heir backs on t he Lord shall be separat ed from Him and consigned t o
reincarnat ion, over and over again.

I n an inst ant , all of Maya's sensual pleasures t urn bit t er.

No one can t hen serve as your int ermediary. Unt o whom can we t urn and cry?

By one's own act ions, not hing can be done; dest iny was pre-det ermined from t he very
beginning.
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By great good fort une, I meet my God, and t hen all pain of separat ion depart s.

Please prot ect Nanak, God; O my Lord and Mast er, please release me from bondage.

I n Kat ak, in t he Company of t he Holy, all anxiet y vanishes. | | 9| |

I n t he mont h of Maghar, t hose who sit wit h t heir Beloved Husband Lord are beaut iful.

How can t heir glory be measured? Their Lord and Mast er blends t hem wit h Himself.

Their bodies and minds blossom fort h in t he Lord; t hey have t he companionship of t he
Holy Saint s.

Those who lack t he Company of t he Holy, remain all alone.

Their pain never depart s, and t hey fall int o t he grip of t he Messenger of Deat h.

Those who have ravished and enj oyed t heir God, are seen t o be cont inually exalt ed
and uplift ed.

They wear t he Necklace of t he j ewels, emeralds and rubies of t he Lord's Name.
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Nanak seeks t he dust of t he feet of t hose who t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's
Door.

Those who worship and adore God in Maghar, do not suffer t he cycle of reincarnat ion
ever again. | | 10| |

I n t he mont h of Poh, t he cold does not t ouch t hose, whom t he Husband Lord hugs
close in His Embrace.

Their minds are t ransfixed by His Lot us Feet . They are at t ached t o t he Blessed Vision
of t he Lord's Darshan.

Seek t he Prot ect ion of t he Lord of t he Universe; His service is t ruly profit able.

Corrupt ion shall not t ouch you, when you j oin t he Holy Saint s and sing t he Lord's
Praises.

From where it originat ed, t here t he soul is blended again. I t is absorbed in t he Love of
t he True Lord.

When t he Supreme Lord God grasps someone's hand, he shall never again suffer
separat ion from Him.

I am a sacrifice, 100,000 t imes, t o t he Lord, my Friend, t he Unapproachable and
Unfat homable.

Please preserve my honor, Lord; Nanak begs at Your Door.
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Poh is beaut iful, and all comfort s come t o t hat one, whom t he Carefree Lord has
forgiven. | | 11| |

I n t he mont h of Maagh, let your cleansing bat h be t he dust of t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy.

Medit at e and list en t o t he Name of t he Lord, and give it t o everyone.

I n t his way, t he filt h of lifet imes of karma shall be removed, and egot ist ical pride shall
vanish from your mind.
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Sexual desire and anger shall not seduce you, and t he dog of greed shall depart .

Those who walk on t he Pat h of Trut h shall be praised t hroughout t he world.

Be kind t o all beings-t his is more merit orious t han bat hing at t he sixt y-eight sacred
shrines of pilgrimage and t he giving of charit y.

That person, upon whom t he Lord best ows His Mercy, is a wise person.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose who have merged wit h God.
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I n Maagh, t hey alone are known as t rue, unt o whom t he Perfect Guru is Merciful.
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I n t he mont h of Phalgun, bliss comes t o t hose, unt o whom t he Lord, t he Friend, has
been revealed.

The Saint s, t he Lord's helpers, in t heir mercy, have unit ed me wit h Him.

My bed is beaut iful, and I have all comfort s. I feel no sadness at all.

My desires have been fulfilled-by great good fort une, I have obt ained t he Sovereign
Lord as my Husband.

Join wit h me, my sist ers, and sing t he songs of rej oicing and t he Hymns of t he Lord of
t he Universe.

There is no ot her like t he Lord-t here is no equal t o Him.

He embellishes t his world and t he world hereaft er, and He gives us our permanent
home t here.

He rescues us from t he world-ocean; never again do we have t o run t he cycle of
reincarnat ion.

I have only one t ongue, but Your Glorious Virt ues are beyond count ing. Nanak is
saved, falling at Your Feet .

I n Phalgun, praise Him cont inually; He has not even an iot a of greed. | | 13| |

Those who medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord-t heir affairs are all resolved.

Those who medit at e on t he Perfect Guru, t he Lord-I ncarnat e-t hey are j udged t rue in
t he Court of t he Lord.

The Lord's Feet are t he Treasure of all peace and comfort for t hem; t hey cross over
t he t errifying and t reacherous world-ocean.

They obt ain love and devot ion, and t hey do not burn in corrupt ion.

Falsehood has vanished, dualit y has been erased, and t hey are t ot ally overflowing wit h
Trut h.

They serve t he Supreme Lord God, and enshrine t he One Lord wit hin t heir minds.

The mont hs, t he days, and t he moment s are auspicious, for t hose upon whom t he
Lord cast s His Glance of Grace.

Nanak begs for t he blessing of Your Vision, O Lord. Please, shower Your Mercy upon
me! | | 14| | 1| |

Maaj h, Fift h Mehl: Day And Night :


I serve my True Guru, and medit at e on Him all day and night .
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Renouncing selfishness and conceit , I seek His Sanct uary, and speak sweet words t o
Him.

Through count less lifet imes and incarnat ions, I was separat ed from Him. O Lord, you
are my Friend and Companion-please unit e me wit h Yourself.

Those who are separat ed from t he Lord do not dwell in peace, O sist er.

Wit hout t heir Husband Lord, t hey find no comfort . I have searched and seen all
realms.

My own evil act ions have kept me separat e from Him; why should I accuse anyone
else?

Best ow Your Mercy, God, and save me! No one else can best ow Your Mercy.

Wit hout You, Lord, we roll around in t he dust . Unt o whom should we ut t er our cries of
dist ress?

This is Nanak's prayer: May my eyes behold t he Lord, t he Angelic Being . | | 1| |

The Lord hears t he anguish of t he soul; He is t he All-powerful and I nfinit e Primal
Being.

I n deat h and in life, worship and adore t he Lord, t he Support of all.
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I n t his world and in t he next , t he soul-bride belongs t o her Husband Lord, who has
such a vast family.

He is Loft y and I naccessible. His Wisdom is Unfat homable.

He has no end or limit at ion. That service is pleasing t o Him, which makes one humble,
like t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

He is t he Pat ron of t he poor, t he Merciful, Luminous Lord, t he Redeemer of sinners.

From t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he ages, t he True Name of t he Creat or has
been our Saving Grace.

No one can know His Value; no one can weigh it .

He dwells deep wit hin t he mind and body. O Nanak, He cannot be measured.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who serve God, day and night . | | 2| |

The Saint s worship and adore Him forever and ever; He is t he Forgiver of all.

He fashioned t he soul and t he body, and by His Kindness, He best owed t he soul.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, worship and adore Him, and chant His Pure
Mant ra.

His Value cannot be evaluat ed. The Transcendent Lord is endless.

That one, wit hin whose mind t he Lord abides, is said t o be most fort unat e.

The soul's desires are fulfilled, upon meet ing t he Mast er, our Husband Lord.

Nanak lives by chant ing t he Lord's Name; all sorrows have been erased.

One who does not forget Him, day and night , is cont inually rej uvenat ed. | | 3| |

God is overflowing wit h all powers. I have no honor-He is my rest ing place.
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I have grasped t he Support of t he Lord wit hin my mind; I live by chant ing and
medit at ing on His Name.

Grant Your Grace, God, and bless me, t hat I may merge int o t he dust of t he feet of
t he humble.

As You keep me, so do I live. I wear and eat what ever You give me.

May I make t he effort , O God, t o sing Your Glorious Praises in t he Company of t he
Holy.

I can conceive of no ot her place; where could I go t o lodge a complaint ?

You are t he Dispeller of ignorance, t he Dest royer of darkness, O Loft y, Unfat homable
and Unapproachable Lord.

Please unit e t his separat ed one wit h Yourself; t his is Nanak's yearning.

That day shall bring every j oy, O Lord, when I t ake t o t he Feet of t he Guru. | | 4| | 1| |

Vaar I n Maaj h, And Shaloks Of The First Mehl: To Be Sung To The Tune Of Malik
Mureed And Chandrahraa Sohee-Aa .

One Universal Creat or God. Trut h I s The Name. Creat ive Being Personified. By Guru's
Grace:

Shalok, First Mehl:

The Guru is t he Giver; t he Guru is t he House of ice. The Guru is t he Light of t he t hree
worlds.

O Nanak, He is everlast ing wealt h. Place your mind's fait h in Him, and you shall find
peace. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

First , t he baby loves mot her's milk;

second, he learns of his mot her and fat her;

t hird, his brot hers, sist ers-in-law and sist ers;

fourt h, t he love of play awakens.

Fift h, he runs aft er food and drink;

sixt h, in his sexual desire, he does not respect social cust oms.

Sevent h, he gat hers wealt h and dwells in his house;

eight h, he becomes angry, and his body is consumed.

Nint h, he t urns grey, and his breat hing becomes labored;

t ent h, he is cremat ed, and t urns t o ashes.

His companions send him off, crying out and lament ing.

The swan of t he soul t akes flight , and asks which way t o go.
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He came and he went , and now, even his name has died.

Aft er he left , food was offered on leaves, and t he birds were called t o come and eat .

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukhs love t he darkness.

Wit hout t he Guru, t he world is drowning. | | 2| |

First Mehl:

At t he age of t en, he is a child; at t went y, a yout h, and at t hirt y, he is called
handsome.

At fort y, he is full of life; at fift y, his foot slips, and at sixt y, old age is upon him.
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At sevent y, he loses his int ellect , and at eight y, he cannot perform his dut ies.

At ninet y, he lies in his bed, and he cannot underst and his weakness.

Aft er seeking and searching for such a long t ime, O Nanak, I have seen t hat t he world
is j ust a mansion of smoke. | | 3| |

Pauree:

You, O Creat or Lord, are Unfat homable. You Yourself creat ed t he Universe,

it s colors, qualit ies and variet ies, in so many ways and forms.

You creat ed it , and You alone underst and it . I t is all Your Play.

Some come, and some arise and depart ; but wit hout t he Name, all are bound t o die.

The Gurmukhs are imbued wit h t he deep crimson color of t he poppy; t hey are dyed in
t he color of t he Lord's Love.

So serve t he True and Pure Lord, t he Supremely Powerful Archit ect of Dest iny.

You Yourself are All-knowing. O Lord, You are t he Great est of t he Great !

O my True Lord, I am a sacrifice, a humble sacrifice, t o t hose who medit at e on You
wit hin t heir conscious mind. | | 1| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

He placed t he soul in t he body which He had fashioned. He prot ect s t he Creat ion
which He has creat ed.

Wit h t heir eyes, t hey see, and wit h t heir t ongues, t hey speak; wit h t heir ears, t hey
bring t he mind t o awareness.

Wit h t heir feet , t hey walk, and wit h t heir hands, t hey work; t hey wear and eat
what ever is given.

They do not know t he One who creat ed t he Creat ion. The blind fools do t heir dark
deeds.

When t he pit cher of t he body breaks and shat t ers int o pieces, it cannot be re-creat ed
again.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Guru, t here is no honor; wit hout honor, no one is carried across.
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Second Mehl:

They prefer t he gift , inst ead of t he Giver; such is t he way of t he self-willed
manmukhs.

What can anyone say about t heir int elligence, t heir underst anding or t heir cleverness?

The deeds which one commit s, while sit t ing in one's own home, are known far and
wide, in t he four direct ions.

One who lives right eously is known as right eous; one who commit s sins is known as a
sinner.

You Yourself enact t he ent ire play, O Creat or. Why should we speak of any ot her?

As long as Your Light is wit hin t he body, You speak t hrough t hat Light . Wit hout Your
Light , who can do anyt hing? Show me any such cleverness!

O Nanak, t he Lord alone is Perfect and All-knowing; He is revealed t o t he Gurmukh.
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Pauree:

You Yourself creat ed t he world, and You Yourself put it t o work.

Administ ering t he drug of emot ional at t achment , You Yourself have led t he world
ast ray.

The fire of desire is deep wit hin; unsat isfied, people remain hungry and t hirst y.

This world is an illusion; it dies and it is re-born-it comes and it goes in reincarnat ion.

Wit hout t he True Guru, emot ional at t achment is not broken. All have grown weary of
performing empt y rit uals.

Those who follow t he Guru's Teachings medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
Filled wit h a j oyful peace, t hey surrender t o Your Will.

They save t heir families and ancest ors; blessed are t he mot hers who gave birt h t o
t hem.
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Beaut iful and sublime is t he glory and t he underst anding of t hose who focus t heir
consciousness on t he Lord. | | 2| |


To see wit hout eyes; t o hear wit hout ears;

t o walk wit hout feet ; t o work wit hout hands;

t o speak wit hout a t ongue-like t his, one remains dead while yet alive.

O Nanak, recognize t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, and merge wit h your Lord and
Mast er. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

He is seen, heard and known, but His subt le essence is not obt ained.

How can t he lame, armless and blind person run t o embrace t he Lord?

Let t he Fear of God be your feet , and let His Love be your hands; let His
Underst anding be your eyes.

Says Nanak, in t his way, O wise soul-bride, you shall be unit ed wit h your Husband
Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Forever and ever, You are t he only One; You set t he play of dualit y in mot ion.

You creat ed egot ism and arrogant pride, and You placed greed wit hin our beings.

Keep me as it pleases Your Will; everyone act s as You cause t hem t o act .

Some are forgiven, and merge wit h You; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, we are j oined
t o You.

Some st and and serve You; wit hout t he Name, not hing else pleases t hem.

Any ot her t ask would be wort hless t o t hem-You have enj oined t hem t o Your True
Service.

I n t he midst of children, spouse and relat ions, some st ill remain det ached; t hey are
pleasing t o Your Will.

I nwardly and out wardly, t hey are pure, and t hey are absorbed in t he True Name. | | 3| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I may make a cave, in a mount ain of gold, or in t he wat er of t he net her regions;

I may remain st anding on my head, upside-down, on t he eart h or up in t he sky;

I may t ot ally cover my body wit h clot hes, and wash t hem cont inually;

I may shout out loud, t he whit e, red, yellow and black Vedas;

I may even live in dirt and filt h. And yet , all t his is j ust a product of evil-mindedness,
and int ellect ual corrupt ion.

I was not , I am not , and I will never be anyt hing at all! O Nanak, I dwell only on t he

First Mehl:

They wash t heir clot hes, and scrub t heir bodies, and t ry t o pract ice self-discipline.

But t hey are not aware of t he filt h st aining t heir inner being, while t hey t ry and t ry t o
wash off t he out er dirt .

The blind go ast ray, caught by t he noose of Deat h.

They see ot her people's propert y as t heir own, and in egot ism, t hey suffer in pain.

O Nanak, t he egot ism of t he Gurmukhs is broken, and t hen, t hey medit at e on t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

They chant t he Naam, medit at e on t he Naam, and t hrough t he Naam, t hey are
absorbed in peace. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Dest iny has brought t oget her and unit ed t he body and t he soul-swan.

He who creat ed t hem, also separat es t hem.

The fools enj oy t heir pleasures; t hey must also endure all t heir pains.

From pleasures, arise diseases and t he commission of sins.

From sinful pleasures come sorrow, separat ion, birt h and deat h.

The fools t ry t o account for t heir misdeeds, and argue uselessly.

The j udgement is in t he Hands of t he True Guru, who put s an end t o t he argument .

What ever t he Creat or does, comes t o pass. I t cannot be changed by anyone's effort s.
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Shalok, First Mehl:

Telling lies, t hey eat dead bodies.
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And yet , t hey go out t o t each ot hers.

They are deceived, and t hey deceive t heir companions.

O Nanak, such are t he leaders of men. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Those, wit hin whom t he Trut h dwells, obt ain t he True Name; t hey speak only t he
Trut h.

They walk on t he Lord's Pat h, and inspire ot hers t o walk on t he Lord's Pat h as well.

Bat hing in a pool of holy wat er, t hey are washed clean of filt h. But , by bat hing in a
st agnant pond, t hey are cont aminat ed wit h even more filt h.

The True Guru is t he Perfect Pool of Holy Wat er. Night and day, He medit at es on t he

He is saved, along wit h his family; best owing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, He
saves t he whole world.

Servant Nanak is a sacrifice t o one who himself chant s t he Naam, and inspires ot hers
t o chant it as well. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Some pick and eat fruit s and root s, and live in t he wilderness.

Some wander around wearing saffron robes, as Yogis and Sanyaasees.

But t here is st ill so much desire wit hin t hem-t hey st ill yearn for clot hes and food.

They wast e t heir lives uselessly; t hey are neit her householders nor renunciat es.

The Messenger of Deat h hangs over t heir heads, and t hey cannot escape t he t hree-
phased desire.

Deat h does not even approach t hose who follow t he Guru's Teachings, and become
t he slaves of t he Lord's slaves.

The True Word of t he Shabad abides in t heir t rue minds; wit hin t he home of t heir own
inner beings, t hey remain det ached.

O Nanak, t hose who serve t heir True Guru, rise from desire t o desirelessness. | | 5| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I f one's clot hes are st ained wit h blood, t he garment becomes pollut ed.

Those who suck t he blood of human beings-how can t heir consciousness be pure?

O Nanak, chant t he Name of God, wit h heart -felt devot ion.

Everyt hing else is j ust a pompous worldly show, and t he pract ice of false deeds. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Since I am no one, what can I say? Since I am not hing, what can I be?
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As He creat ed me, so I act . As He causes me t o speak, so I speak. I am full and
overflowing wit h sins-if only I could wash t hem away!

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I do not underst and myself, and yet I t ry t o t each ot hers. Such is t he guide I am!

O Nanak, t he one who is blind shows ot hers t he way, and misleads all his companions.

But , going t o t he world hereaft er, he shall be beat en and kicked in t he face; t hen, it
will be obvious, what sort of guide he was! | | 2| |

Pauree:

Through all t he mont hs and t he seasons, t he minut es and t he hours, I dwell upon
You, O Lord.

No one has at t ained You by clever calculat ions, O True, Unseen and I nfinit e Lord.

That scholar who is full of greed, arrogant pride and egot ism, is known t o be a fool.

So read t he Name, and realize t he Name, and cont emplat e t he Guru's Teachings.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I have earned t he wealt h of t he Naam; I possess t he
st orehouses, overflowing wit h devot ion t o t he Lord.

Believing in t he I mmaculat e Naam, one is hailed as t rue, in t he True Court of t he Lord.

The Divine Light of t he I nfinit e Lord, who owns t he soul and t he breat h of life, is deep
wit hin t he inner being.

You alone are t he True Banker, O Lord; t he rest of t he world is j ust Your pet t y t rader.
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Shalok, First Mehl:

Let mercy be your mosque, fait h your prayer-mat , and honest living your Koran.

Make modest y your circumcision, and good conduct your fast . I n t his way, you shall
be a t rue Muslim.

Let good conduct be your Kaabaa, Trut h your spirit ual guide, and t he karma of good
deeds your prayer and chant .

Let your rosary be t hat which is pleasing t o His Will. O Nanak, God shall preserve your
honor. | | 1| |
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First Mehl

: To t ake what right fully belongs t o anot her, is like a Muslim eat ing pork, or a Hindu
eat ing beef.

Our Guru, our Spirit ual Guide, st ands by us, if we do not eat t hose carcasses.

By mere t alk, people do not earn passage t o Heaven. Salvat ion comes only from t he
pract ice of Trut h.

By adding spices t o forbidden foods, t hey are not made accept able.

O Nanak, from false t alk, only falsehood is obt ained. | | 2| |

First Mehl:

There are five prayers and five t imes of day for prayer; t he five have five names.

Let t he first be t rut hfulness, t he second honest living, and t he t hird charit y in t he
Name of God.

Let t he fourt h be good will t o all, and t he fift h t he praise of t he Lord.

Repeat t he prayer of good deeds, and t hen, you may call yourself a Muslim.

O Nanak, t he false obt ain falsehood, and only falsehood. | | 3| |

Pauree:

Some t rade in priceless j ewels, while ot hers deal in mere glass.

When t he True Guru is pleased, we find t he t reasure of t he j ewel, deep wit hin t he self.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one has found t his t reasure. The blind and t he false have died in
t heir endless wanderings.

The self-willed manmukhs put refy and die in dualit y. They do not underst and
cont emplat ive medit at ion.

Wit hout t he One Lord, t here is no ot her at all. Unt o whom should t hey complain?

Some are dest it ut e, and wander around endlessly, while ot hers have st orehouses of
wealt h.

Wit hout God's Name, t here is no ot her wealt h. Everyt hing else is j ust poison and
ashes.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act ; by t he Hukam of His
Command, we are embellished and exalt ed. | | 7| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I t is difficult t o be called a Muslim; if one is t ruly a Muslim, t hen he may be called one.

First , let him savor t he religion of t he Prophet as sweet ; t hen, let his pride of his
possessions be scraped away.

Becoming a t rue Muslim, a disciple of t he fait h of Mohammed, let him put aside t he
delusion of deat h and life.

As he submit s t o God's Will, and surrenders t o t he Creat or, he is rid of selfishness and
conceit .

And when, O Nanak, he is merciful t o all beings, only t hen shall he be called a Muslim.
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Fourt h Mehl:

Renounce sexual desire, anger, falsehood and slander; forsake Maya and eliminat e

Renounce sexual desire and promiscuit y, and give up emot ional at t achment . Only t hen
shall you obt ain t he I mmaculat e Lord amidst t he darkness of t he world.

Renounce selfishness, conceit and arrogant pride, and your love for your children and
spouse. Abandon your t hirst y hopes and desires, and embrace love for t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he True One shall come t o dwell in your mind. Through t he True Word of
t he Shabad, you shall be absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Neit her t he kings, nor t heir subj ect s, nor t he leaders shall remain.

The shops, t he cit ies and t he st reet s shall event ually disint egrat e, by t he Hukam of t he
Lord's Command.

Those solid and beaut iful mansions-t he fools t hink t hat t hey belong t o t hem.

The t reasure-houses, filled wit h wealt h, shall be empt ied out in an inst ant .

The horses, chariot s, camels and elephant s wit h all t heir decorat ions;

t he gardens, lands, houses, where are all t hose t hings, which t hey believed t o be t heir
own,

including t ent s, soft beds and sat in pavilions?

O Nanak, t he True One is t he Giver of all; He is revealed t hrough His All-powerful
Creat ive Nat ure. | | 8| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I f t he rivers became cows, giving milk, and t he spring wat er became milk and ghee;

I f all t he eart h became sugar, t o cont inually excit e t he mind;
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if t he mount ains became gold and silver, st udded wit h gems and j ewels

-even t hen, I would worship and adore You, and my longing t o chant Your Praises
would not decrease. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

I f all t he eight een loads of veget at ion became fruit s,

and t he growing grass became sweet rice; if I were able t o st op t he sun and t he moon
in t heir orbit s and hold t hem perfect ly st eady

-even t hen, I would worship and adore You, and my longing t o chant Your Praises

First Mehl:

I f my body were afflict ed wit h pain, under t he evil influence of unlucky st ars;

and if t he blood-sucking kings were t o hold power over me

-even if t his were my condit ion, I would st ill worship and adore You, and my longing
t o chant Your Praises would not decrease. | | 3| |

First Mehl:

I f fire and ice were my clot hes, and t he wind was my food;

and even if t he ent icing heavenly beaut ies were my wives, O Nanak-all t his shall pass
away!

Even t hen, I would worship and adore You, and my longing t o chant Your Praises

Pauree:

The foolish demon, who does evil deeds, does not know his Lord and Mast er.

Call him a mad-man, if he does not underst and himself.

The st rife of t his world is evil; t hese st ruggles are consuming it .

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, life is wort hless. Through doubt , t he people are being
dest royed.

One who recognizes t hat all spirit ual pat hs lead t o t he One shall be emancipat ed.

One who speaks lies shall fall int o hell and burn.

I n all t he world, t he most blessed and sanct ified are t hose who remain absorbed in
Trut h.

One who eliminat es selfishness and conceit is redeemed in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 9| |

First Mehl, Shalok:

They alone are t ruly alive, whose minds are filled wit h t he Lord.

O Nanak, no one else is t ruly alive;

t hose who merely live shall depart in dishonor;

everyt hing t hey eat is impure.

I nt oxicat ed wit h power and t hrilled wit h wealt h,

t hey delight in t heir pleasures, and dance about shamelessly.

O Nanak, t hey are deluded and defrauded.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, t hey lose t heir honor and depart . | | 1| |

First Mehl:

What good is food, and what good are clot hes,

if t he True Lord does not abide wit hin t he mind?

What good are fruit s, what good is ghee, sweet j aggery, what good is flour, and what
good is meat ?

What good are clot hes, and what good is a soft bed, t o enj oy pleasures and sensual
delight s?

What good is an army, and what good are soldiers, servant s and mansions t o live in?

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Name, all t his paraphernalia shall disappear. | | 2| |

Pauree:

What good is social class and st at us? Trut hfulness is measured wit hin.

Pride in one's st at us is like poison-holding it in your hand and eat ing it , you shall die.

The True Lord's Sovereign Rule is known t hroughout t he ages.

One who respect s t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command is honored and respect ed in t he
Court of t he Lord.

By t he Order of our Lord and Mast er, we have been brought int o t his world.

The Drummer, t he Guru, has announced t he Lord's medit at ion, t hrough t he Word of
t he Shabad.

Some have mount ed t heir horses in response, and ot hers are saddling up.

Some have t ied up t heir bridles, and ot hers have already ridden off. | | 10| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

When t he crop is ripe, t hen it is cut down; only t he st alks are left st anding.

The corn on t he cob is put int o t he t hresher, and t he kernels are separat ed from t he
cobs.

Placing t he kernels bet ween t he t wo mill-st ones, people sit and grind t he corn.

Those kernels which st ick t o t he cent ral axle are spared-Nanak has seen t his
wonderful vision! | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Look, and see how t he sugar-cane is cut down. Aft er cut t ing away it s branches, it s
feet are bound t oget her int o bundles,
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and t hen, it is placed bet ween t he wooden rollers and crushed.

What punishment is inflict ed upon it ! I t s j uice is ext ract ed and placed in t he cauldron;
as it is heat ed, it groans and cries out .

And t hen, t he crushed cane is collect ed and burnt in t he fire below.

Nanak: come, people, and see how t he sweet sugar-cane is t reat ed! | | 2| |

Pauree:

Some do not t hink of deat h; t hey ent ert ain great hopes.

They die, and are re-born, and die, over and over again. They are of no use at all!

I n t heir conscious minds, t hey call t hemselves good.

The King of t he Angels of Deat h hunt s down t hose self-willed manmukhs, over and
over again.

The manmukhs are false t o t heir own selves; t hey feel no grat it ude for what t hey have
been given.

Those who merely perform rit uals of worship are not pleasing t o t heir Lord and
Mast er.

Those who at t ain t he True Lord and chant His Name are pleasing t o t he Lord.

They worship t he Lord and bow at His Throne. They fulfill t heir pre-ordained dest iny.
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First Mehl, Shalok:

What can deep wat er do t o a fish? What can t he vast sky do t o a bird?

What can cold do t o a st one? What is married life t o a eunuch?

You may apply sandalwood oil t o a dog, but he will st ill be a dog.

You may t ry t o t each a deaf person by reading t he Simrit ees t o him, but how will he
learn?

You may place a light before a blind man and burn fift y lamps, but how will he see?

You may place gold before a herd of cat t le, but t hey will pick out t he grass t o eat .

You may add flux t o iron and melt it , but it will not become soft like cot t on.

O Nanak, t his is t he nat ure of a fool-everyt hing he speaks is useless and wast ed. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

When pieces of bronze or gold or iron break,

t he met al-smit h welds t hem t oget her again in t he fire, and t he bond is est ablished.

I f a husband leaves his wife,
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t heir children may bring t hem back t oget her in t he world, and t he bond is est ablished.

When t he king makes a demand, and it is met , t he bond is est ablished.

When t he hungry man eat s, he is sat isfied, and t he bond is est ablished.

I n t he famine, t he rain fills t he st reams t o overflowing, and t he bond is est ablished.

There is a bond bet ween love and words of sweet ness.

When one speaks t he Trut h, a bond is est ablished wit h t he Holy Script ures.

Through goodness and t rut h, t he dead est ablish a bond wit h t he living.

Such are t he bonds which prevail in t he world.

The fool est ablishes his bonds only when he is slapped in t he face.

Nanak says t his aft er deep reflect ion:

t hrough t he Lord's Praise, we est ablish a bond wit h His Court . | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself creat ed and adorned t he Universe, and He Himself cont emplat es it .

Some are count erfeit , and some are genuine. He Himself is t he Appraiser.

The genuine are placed in His Treasury, while t he count erfeit are t hrown away.

The count erfeit are t hrown out of t he True Court -unt o whom should t hey complain?

They should worship and follow t he True Guru-t his is t he lifest yle of excellence.

The True Guru convert s t he count erfeit int o genuine; t hrough t he Word of t he
Shabad, He embellishes and exalt s us.

Those who have enshrined love and affect ion for t he Guru, are honored in t he True
Court .

Who can est imat e t he value of t hose who have been forgiven by t he Creat or Lord
Himself? | | 12| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

All t he spirit ual t eachers, t heir disciples and t he rulers of t he world shall be buried
under t he ground.

The emperors shall also pass away; God alone is Et ernal.

You alone, Lord, You alone. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Neit her t he angels, nor t he demons, nor human beings,

nor t he Siddhas, nor t he seekers shall remain on t he eart h.

Who else is t here?
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First Mehl:

Neit her t he j ust , nor t he generous, nor any humans at all,

nor t he seven realms beneat h t he eart h, shall remain.

The One Lord alone exist s. Who else is t here?


First Mehl:

Neit her t he sun, nor t he moon, nor t he planet s,

nor t he seven cont inent s, nor t he oceans,

nor food, nor t he wind - not hing is permanent .


First Mehl:

Our sust enance is not in t he hands of any person.

The hopes of all rest in t he One Lord.

The One Lord alone exist s-who else is t here?


First Mehl:

The birds have no money in t heir pocket s.

They place t heir hopes on t rees and wat er.

He alone is t he Giver.


First Mehl:

O Nanak, t hat dest iny which is pre-ordained and writ t en on one's forehead

-no one can erase it .

The Lord infuses st rengt h, and He t akes it away again.

You alone, O Lord, You alone. | | 7| |

Pauree:

True is t he Hukam of Your Command. To t he Gurmukh, it is known.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, selfishness and conceit are eradicat ed, and t he Trut h is
realized.

True is Your Court . I t is proclaimed and revealed t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.

Medit at ing deeply on t he True Word of t he Shabad, I have merged int o t he Trut h.

The self-willed manmukhs are always false; t hey are deluded by doubt .

They dwell in manure, and t hey do not know t he t ast e of t he Name.

Wit hout t he Name, t hey suffer t he agonies of coming and going.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself is t he Appraiser, who dist inguishes t he count erfeit from t he
genuine. | | 13| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Tigers, hawks, falcons and eagles-t he Lord could make t hem eat grass.

And t hose animals which eat grass-He could make t hem eat meat . He could make
t hem follow t his way of life.

He could raise dry land from t he rivers, and t urn t he desert s int o bot t omless oceans.

He could appoint a worm as king, and reduce an army t o ashes.

All beings and creat ures live by breat hing, but He could keep us alive, even wit hout
t he breat h.

O Nanak, as it pleases t he True Lord, He gives us sust enance. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Some eat meat , while ot hers eat grass.

Some have all t he t hirt y-six variet ies of delicacies,

while ot hers live in t he dirt and eat mud.

Some cont rol t he breat h, and regulat e t heir breat hing.

Some live by t he Support of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Formless Lord.

The Great Giver lives; no one dies.

O Nanak, t hose who do not enshrine t he Lord wit hin t heir minds are deluded. | | 2| |

Pauree:

By t he karma of good act ions, some come t o serve t he Perfect Guru.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, some eliminat e selfishness and conceit , and medit at e

Undert aking any ot her t ask, t hey wast e t heir lives in vain.

Wit hout t he Name, all t hat t hey wear and eat is poison.

Praising t he True Word of t he Shabad, t hey merge wit h t he True Lord.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t hey do not obt ain t he home of peace; t hey are
consigned t o reincarnat ion, over and over again.

I nvest ing count erfeit capit al, t hey earn only falsehood in t he world.

O Nanak, singing t he Praises of t he Pure, True Lord, t hey depart wit h honor. | | 14| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

When it pleases You, we play music and sing; when it pleases You, we bat he in wat er.
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When it pleases You, we smear our bodies wit h ashes, and blow t he horn and t he
conch shell.

When it pleases You, we read t he I slamic Script ures, and are acclaimed as Mullahs
and Shaykhs.

When it pleases You, we become kings, and enj oy all sort s of t ast es and pleasures.

When it pleases You, we wield t he sword, and cut off t he heads of our enemies.

When it pleases You, we go out t o foreign lands; hearing news of home, we come
back again.

When it pleases You, we are at t uned t o t he Name, and when it pleases You, we
become pleasing t o You.

Nanak ut t ers t his one prayer; everyt hing else is j ust t he pract ice of falsehood. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

You are so Great -all Great ness flows from You. You are So Good-Goodness radiat es
from You.

You are True-all t hat flows from You is True. Not hing at all is false.

Talking, seeing, speaking, walking, living and dying-all t hese are t ransit ory.

By t he Hukam of His Command, He creat es, and in His Command, He keeps us. O
Nanak, He Himself is True. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Serve t he True Guru fearlessly, and your doubt shall be dispelled.

Do t hat work which t he True Guru asks you t o do.

When t he True Guru becomes merciful, we medit at e on t he Naam.

The profit of devot ional worship is excellent . I t is obt ained by t he Gurmukh.

The self-willed manmukhs are t rapped in t he darkness of falsehood; t hey pract ice
not hing but falsehood.
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Go t o t he Gat e of Trut h, and speak t he Trut h.

The True Lord calls t he t rue ones t o t he Mansion of His Presence.

O Nanak, t he t rue ones are forever t rue; t hey are absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 15| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The Dark Age of Kali Yuga is t he knife, and t he kings are but chers; right eousness has
sprout ed wings and flown away.

I n t his dark night of falsehood, t he moon of Trut h is not visible anywhere.

I have searched in vain, and I am so confused;

in t his darkness, I cannot find t he pat h.

I n egot ism, t hey cry out in pain.

Says Nanak, how will t hey be saved? | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise has appeared as a Light
in t he world.

How rare are t hose few Gurmukhs who swim across t o t he ot her side!

The Lord best ows His Glance of Grace;

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh receives t he j ewel. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Bet ween t he Lord's devot ees and t he people of t he world, t here can never be any t rue
alliance.

The Creat or Himself is infallible. He cannot be fooled; no one can fool Him.

He blends His devot ees wit h Himself; t hey pract ice Trut h, and only Trut h.

The Lord Himself leads t he people of t he world ast ray; t hey t ell lies, and by t elling lies,
t hey eat poison.

They do not recognize t he ult imat e realit y, t hat we all must go; t hey cont inue t o
cult ivat e t he poisons of sexual desire and anger.

The devot ees serve t he Lord; night and day, t hey medit at e on t he Naam.

Becoming t he slaves of t he Lord's slaves, t hey eradicat e selfishness and conceit from
wit hin.

I n t he Court of t heir Lord and Mast er, t heir faces are radiant ; t hey are embellished
and exalt ed wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 16| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Those who praise t he Lord in t he early hours of t he morning and medit at e on Him
single-mindedly,

are t he perfect kings; at t he right t ime, t hey die fight ing.

I n t he second wat ch, t he focus of t he mind is scat t ered in all sort s of ways.

So many fall int o t he bot t omless pit ; t hey are dragged under, and t hey cannot get out
again.
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I n t he t hird wat ch, bot h hunger and t hirst bark for at t ent ion, and food is put int o t he
mout h.

That which is eat en becomes dust , but t hey are st ill at t ached t o eat ing.

I n t he fourt h wat ch, t hey become drowsy. They close t heir eyes and begin t o dream.

Rising up again, t hey engage in conflict s; t hey set t he st age as if t hey will live for 100
years.

I f at all t imes, at each and every moment , t hey live in t he fear of God

-O Nanak, t he Lord dwells wit hin t heir minds, and t heir cleansing bat h is t rue. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

They are t he perfect kings, who have found t he Perfect Lord.

Twent y-four hours a day, t hey remain unconcerned, imbued wit h t he Love of t he One
Lord.

Only a few obt ain t he Darshan, t he Blessed Vision of t he Unimaginably Beaut eous
Lord.

Through t he perfect karma of good deeds, one meet s t he Perfect Guru, whose speech
is perfect .

O Nanak, when t he Guru makes one perfect , one's weight does not decrease. | | 2| |

Pauree:

When You are wit h me, what more could I want ? I speak only t he Trut h.

Plundered by t he t hieves of worldly affairs, she does not obt ain t he Mansion of His
Presence.

Being so st one-heart ed, she has lost her chance t o serve t he Lord.

That heart , in which t he True Lord is not found, should be t orn down and re-built .

How can she be weighed accurat ely, upon t he scale of perfect ion?

No one will say t hat her weight has been short ed, if she rids herself of egot ism.

The genuine are assayed, and accept ed in t he Court of t he All-knowing Lord.

The genuine merchandise is found only in one shop-it is obt ained from t he Perfect
Guru. | | 17| |


Twent y-four hours a day, dest roy t he eight t hings, and in t he nint h place, conquer t he
body.

Wit hin t he body are t he nine t reasures of t he Name of t he Lord-seek t he dept hs of
t hese virt ues.

Those blessed wit h t he karma of good act ions praise t he Lord. O Nanak, t hey make
t he Guru t heir spirit ual t eacher.

I n t he fourt h wat ch of t he early morning hours, a longing arises in t heir higher
consciousness.

They are at t uned t o t he river of life; t he True Name is in t heir minds and on t heir lips.

The Ambrosial Nect ar is dist ribut ed, and t hose wit h good karma receive t his gift .

Their bodies become golden, and t ake on t he color of spirit ualit y.

I f t he Jeweler cast s His Glance of Grace, t hey are not placed in t he fire again.

Throughout t he ot her seven wat ches of t he day, it is good t o speak t he Trut h, and sit
wit h t he spirit ually wise.

There, vice and virt ue are dist inguished, and t he capit al of falsehood is decreased.

There, t he count erfeit are cast aside, and t he genuine are cheered.

Speech is vain and useless. O Nanak, pain and pleasure are in t he power of our Lord
and Mast er. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

Air is t he Guru, Wat er is t he Fat her, and Eart h is t he Great Mot her of all.

Day and night are t he t wo nurses, in whose lap all t he world is at play.

Good deeds and bad deeds-t he record is read out in t he Presence of t he Lord of
Dharma.

According t o t heir own act ions, some are drawn closer, and some are driven fart her
away.

Those who have medit at ed on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and depart ed aft er
having worked by t he sweat of t heir brow

-O Nanak, t heir faces are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord, and many ot hers are saved
along wit h t hem! | | 2| |

Pauree:

The True Food is t he Love of t he Lord; t he True Guru has spoken.

Wit h t his True Food, I am sat isfied, and wit h t he Trut h, I am delight ed.
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True are t he cit ies and t he villages, where one abides in t he True Home of t he self.

When t he True Guru is pleased, one receives t he Lord's Name, and blossoms fort h in
His Love.

No one ent ers t he Court of t he True Lord t hrough falsehood.

By ut t ering falsehood and only falsehood, t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is lost .
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No one blocks t he way of t hose who are blessed wit h t he Banner of t he True Word of
t he Shabad.

Hearing, underst anding and speaking Trut h, one is called t o t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence. | | 18| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I f I dressed myself in fire, and built my house of snow, and made iron my food;

and if I were t o drink in all pain like wat er, and drive t he ent ire eart h before me;

and if I were t o place t he eart h upon a scale and balance it wit h a single copper coin;

and if I were t o become so great t hat I could not be cont ained, and if I were t o
cont rol and lead all;

and if I were t o possess so much power wit hin my mind t hat I could cause ot hers t o
do my bidding-so what ?

As Great as our Lord and Mast er is, so great are His gift s. He best ows t hem according
t o His Will.

O Nanak, t hose upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, obt ain t he glorious
great ness of t he True Name. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

The mout h is not sat isfied by speaking, and t he ears are not sat isfied by hearing.

The eyes are not sat isfied by seeing-each organ seeks out one sensory qualit y.

The hunger of t he hungry is not appeased; by mere words, hunger is not relieved.

O Nanak, hunger is relieved only when one ut t ers t he Glorious Praises of t he
Praisewort hy Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Wit hout t he True One, all are false, and all pract ice falsehood.

Wit hout t he True One, t he false ones are bound and gagged and driven off.

Wit hout t he True One, t he body is j ust ashes, and it mingles again wit h ashes.

Wit hout t he True One, all food and clot hes are unsat isfying.

Wit hout t he True One, t he false ones do not at t ain t he Lord's Court .

At t ached t o false at t achment s, t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is lost .

The whole world is deceived by decept ion, coming and going in reincarnat ion.

Wit hin t he body is t he fire of desire; t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad, it is quenched.
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Shalok, First Mehl:

O Nanak, t he Guru is t he t ree of cont ent ment , wit h flowers of fait h, and fruit s of
spirit ual wisdom.

Wat ered wit h t he Lord's Love, it remains forever green; t hrough t he karma of good
deeds and medit at ion, it ripens.

Honor is obt ained by eat ing t his t ast y dish; of all gift s, t his is t he great est gift . | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The Guru is t he t ree of gold, wit h leaves of coral, and blossoms of j ewels and rubies.

The Words from His Mout h are fruit s of j ewels. Wit hin His Heart , He beholds t he Lord.

O Nanak, He is obt ained by t hose, upon whose faces and foreheads such pre-recorded
dest iny is writ t en.

The sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage are cont ained in t he const ant worship of
t he feet of t he Exalt ed Guru.

Cruelt y, mat erial at t achment , greed and anger are t he four rivers of fire.

Falling int o t hem, one is burned, O Nanak! One is saved only by holding t ight t o good
deeds. | | 2| |

Pauree:

While you are alive, conquer deat h, and you shall have no regret s in t he end.

This world is false, but only a few underst and t his.

People do not enshrine love for t he Trut h; t hey chase aft er worldly affairs inst ead.

The t errible t ime of deat h and annihilat ion hovers over t he heads of t he world.

By t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, t he Messenger of Deat h smashes his club over
t heir heads.

The Lord Himself gives His Love, and enshrines it wit hin t heir minds.

Not a moment or an inst ant 's delay is permit t ed, when one's measure of life is full.

By Guru's Grace, one comes t o know t he True One, and is absorbed int o Him. | | 20| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Bit t er melon, swallow-wort , t horn-apple and nim fruit

-t hese bit t er poisons lodge in t he minds and mout hs of t hose who do not remember
You.

O Nanak, how shall I t ell t hem t his? Wit hout t he karma of good deeds, t hey are only
dest roying t hemselves. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The int ellect is a bird; on account of it s act ions, it is somet imes high, and somet imes
low.

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Somet imes it is perched on t he sandalwood t ree, and somet imes it is on t he branch of
t he poisonous swallow-wort . Somet imes, it soars t hrough t he heavens.

O Nanak, our Lord and Mast er leads us on, according t o t he Hukam of His Command;
such is His Way. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Some speak and expound, and while speaking and lect uring, t hey pass away.

The Vedas speak and expound on t he Lord, but t hey do not know His limit s.

Not by st udying, but t hrough underst anding, is t he Lord's Myst ery revealed.

There are six pat hways in t he Shaast ras, but how rare are t hose who merge in t he
True Lord t hrough t hem.

The True Lord is Unknowable; t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, we are embellished.

One who believes in t he Name of t he I nfinit e Lord, at t ains t he Court of t he Lord.

I humbly bow t o t he Creat or Lord; I am a minst rel singing His Praises.

Nanak enshrines t he Lord wit hin his mind. He is t he One, t hroughout t he ages. | | 21| |


Those who charm scorpions and handle snakes,

only brand t hemselves wit h t heir own hands.

By t he pre-ordained Order of our Lord and Mast er, t hey are beat en badly, and st ruck
down.

I f t he self-willed manmukhs fight wit h t he Gurmukh, t hey are condemned by t he Lord,
t he True Judge.

He Himself is t he Lord and Mast er of bot h worlds. He beholds all and makes t he exact
det erminat ion.

O Nanak, know t his well: everyt hing is in accordance wit h His Will. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

O Nanak, if someone j udges himself, only t hen is he known as a real j udge.

I f someone underst ands bot h t he disease and t he medicine, only t hen is he a wise
physician.

Do not involve yourself in idle business on t he way; remember t hat you are only a
guest here.

Speak wit h t hose who know t he Primal Lord, and renounce your evil ways.

That virt uous person who does not walk in t he way of greed, and who abides in Trut h,
is accept ed and famous.

I f an arrow is shot at t he sky, how can it reach t here?

The sky above is unreachable-know t his well, O archer! | | 2| |

Pauree:

The soul-bride loves her Husband Lord; she is embellished wit h His Love.

She worships Him day and night ; she cannot be rest rained from doing so.

I n t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, she has made her home; she is adorned wit h
t he Word of His Shabad.

She is humble, and she offers her t rue and sincere prayer.

She is beaut iful in t he Company of her Lord and Mast er; she walks in t he Way of His
Will.

Wit h her dear friends, she offers her heart -felt prayers t o her Beloved.

Cursed is t hat home, and shameful is t hat life, which is wit hout t he Name of t he Lord.

But she who is adorned wit h t he Word of His Shabad, drinks in t he Amrit of His
Nect ar. | | 22| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The desert is not sat isfied by rain, and t he fire is not quenched by desire.

The king is not sat isfied wit h his kingdom, and t he oceans are full, but st ill t hey t hirst
for more.

O Nanak, how many t imes must I seek and ask for t he True Name? | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

Life is useless, as long as one does not know t he Lord God.

Only a few cross over t he world-ocean, by Guru's Grace.

The Lord is t he All-powerful Cause of causes, says Nanak aft er deep deliberat ion.

The creat ion is subj ect t o t he Creat or, who sust ains it by His Almight y Power. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I n t he Court of t he Lord and Mast er, His minst rels dwell.

Singing t he Praises of t heir True Lord and Mast er, t he lot uses of t heir heart s have
blossomed fort h.

Obt aining t heir Perfect Lord and Mast er, t heir minds are t ransfixed wit h ecst asy.

Their enemies have been driven out and subdued, and t heir friends are very pleased.

Those who serve t he Trut hful True Guru are shown t he True Pat h.
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Reflect ing on t he True Word of t he Shabad, deat h is overcome.

Speaking t he Unspoken Speech of t he Lord, one is adorned wit h t he Word of His
Shabad.

Nanak holds t ight t o t he Treasure of Virt ue, and meet s wit h t he Dear, Beloved Lord.
| | 23| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Born because of t he karma of t heir past mist akes, t hey make more mist akes, and fall
int o mist akes.

By washing, t heir pollut ion is not removed, even t hough t hey may wash hundreds of
t imes.

O Nanak, if God forgives, t hey are forgiven; ot herwise, t hey are kicked and beat en.
| | 1| |

First Mehl:

O Nanak, it is absurd t o ask t o be spared from pain by begging for comfort .

Pleasure and pain are t he t wo garment s given, t o be worn in t he Court of t he Lord.

Where you are bound t o lose by speaking, t here, you ought t o remain silent . | | 2| |

Pauree:

Aft er looking around in t he four direct ions, I looked wit hin my own self.

There, I saw t he True, I nvisible Lord Creat or.

I was wandering in t he wilderness, but now t he Guru has shown me t he Way.

Hail t o t he True, True Guru, t hrough whom we merge in t he Trut h.

I have found t he j ewel wit hin t he home of my own self; t he lamp wit hin has been lit .

Those who praise t he True Word of t he Shabad, abide in t he peace of Trut h.

But t hose who do not have t he Fear of God, are overt aken by fear. They are
dest royed by t heir own pride.

Having forgot t en t he Name, t he world is roaming around like a wild demon. | | 24| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I n fear we are born, and in fear we die. Fear is always present in t he mind.

O Nanak, if one dies in t he fear of God, his coming int o t he world is blessed and
approved. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hout t he fear of God, you may live very, very long, and savor t he most enj oyable
pleasures.

O Nanak, if you die wit hout t he fear of God, you will arise and depart wit h a blackened
face. | | 2| |

Pauree:

When t he True Guru is merciful, t hen your desires will be fulfilled.

When t he True Guru is merciful, you will never grieve.

When t he True Guru is merciful, you will know no pain.

When t he True Guru is merciful, you will enj oy t he Lord's Love.

When t he True Guru is merciful, t hen why should you fear deat h?

When t he True Guru is merciful, t he body is always at peace.

When t he True Guru is merciful, t he nine t reasures are obt ained.

When t he True Guru is merciful, you shall be absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 25| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

They pluck t he hair out of t heir heads, and drink in filt hy wat er; t hey beg endlessly
and eat t he garbage which ot hers have t hrown away.

They spread manure, t hey suck in rot t ing smells, and t hey are afraid of clean wat er.

Their hands are smeared wit h ashes, and t he hair on t heir heads is plucked out -t hey
are like sheep!

They have renounced t he lifest yle of t heir mot hers and fat hers, and t heir families and
relat ives cry out in dist ress.

No one offers t he rice dishes at t heir last rit es, and no one light s t he lamps for t hem.
Aft er t heir deat h, where will t hey be sent ?

The sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage give t hem no place of prot ect ion, and no
Brahmin will eat t heir food.

They remain pollut ed forever, day and night ; t hey do not apply t he ceremonial t ilak
mark t o t heir foreheads.

They sit t oget her in silence, as if in mourning; t hey do not go t o t he Lord's Court .

Wit h t heir begging bowls hanging from t heir waist s, and t heir fly-brushes in t heir
hands, t hey walk along in single file.

They are not Yogis, and t hey are not Jangams, followers of Shiva. They are not Qazis
or Mullahs.
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Ruined by t he Merciful Lord, t hey wander around in disgrace, and t heir ent ire t roop is
cont aminat ed.

The Lord alone kills and rest ores t o life; no one else can prot ect anyone from Him.

They go wit hout giving alms or any cleansing bat hs; t heir shaven heads become
covered wit h dust .

The j ewel emerged from t he wat er, when t he mount ain of gold was used t o churn it .

The gods est ablished t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage, where t he fest ivals
are celebrat ed and hymns are chant ed.

Aft er bat hing, t he Muslims recit e t heir prayers, and aft er bat hing, t he Hindus perform
t heir worship services. The wise always t ake cleansing bat hs.
!
At t he t ime of deat h, and at t he t ime of birt h, t hey are purified, when wat er is poured
on t heir heads.

O Nanak, t he shaven-headed ones are devils. They are not pleased t o hear t hese
words.

When it rains, t here is happiness. Wat er is t he key t o all life.

When it rains, t he corn grows, and t he sugar cane, and t he cot t on, which provides
clot hing for all.

When it rains, t he cows always have grass t o graze upon, and housewives can churn
t he milk int o but t er.

Wit h t hat ghee, sacred feast s and worship services are performed; all t hese effort s are
blessed.

The Guru is t he ocean, and all His Teachings are t he river. Bat hing wit hin it , glorious
great ness is obt ained.

O Nanak, if t he shaven-headed ones do not bat he, t hen seven handfuls of ashes are
upon t heir heads. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

What can t he cold do t o t he fire? How can t he night affect t he sun?

What can t he darkness do t o t he moon? What can social st at us do t o air and wat er?

What are personal possessions t o t he eart h, from which all t hings are produced?

O Nanak, he alone is known as honorable, whose honor t he Lord preserves. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I t is of You, O my True and Wondrous Lord, t hat I sing forever.

Yours is t he True Court . All ot hers are subj ect t o coming and going.

Those who ask for t he gift of t he True Name are like You.

Your Command is True; we are adorned wit h t he Word of Your Shabad.

Through fait h and t rust , we receive spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion from You.

By Your Grace, t he banner of honor is obt ained. I t cannot be t aken away or lost .

You are t he True Giver; You give cont inually. Your Gift s cont inue t o increase.

Nanak begs for t hat gift which is pleasing t o You. | | 26| |


Those who have accept ed t he Guru's Teachings, and who have found t he pat h,
remain absorbed in t he Praises of t he True Lord.

What t eachings can be impart ed t o t hose who have t he Divine Guru Nanak as t heir
Guru? | | 1| |

First Mehl:

We underst and t he Lord only when He Himself inspires us t o underst and Him.

He alone knows everyt hing, unt o whom t he Lord Himself gives knowledge.

One may t alk and preach and give sermons but st ill yearn aft er Maya.

The Lord, by t he Hukam of His Command, has creat ed t he ent ire creat ion.

He Himself knows t he inner nat ure of all.

O Nanak, He Himself ut t ered t he Word.

Doubt depart s from one who receives t his gift . | | 2| |

Pauree:

I was a minst rel, out of work, when t he Lord t ook me int o His service.

To sing His Praises day and night , He gave me His Order, right from t he st art .

My Lord and Mast er has summoned me, His minst rel, t o t he True Mansion of His
Presence.

He has dressed me in t he robes of His True Praise and Glory.

The Ambrosial Nect ar of t he True Name has become my food.

Those who follow t he Guru's Teachings, who eat t his food and are sat isfied, find
peace.

His minst rel spreads His Glory, singing and vibrat ing t he Word of His Shabad.

O Nanak, praising t he True Lord, I have obt ained His Perfect ion. | | 27| | Sudh| |

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Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, First Mehl, Chau-Padas & Du-Padas:

One Universal Creat or God. Trut h I s The Name. Creat ive Being Personified. No Fear.
No Hat red. I mage Of The Undying. Beyond Birt h. Self-Exist ent . By Guru's Grace:

The Fear of God is overpowering, and so very heavy,

while t he int ellect is light weight , as is t he speech one speaks.

So place t he Fear of God upon your head, and bear t hat weight ;

by t he Grace of t he Merciful Lord, cont emplat e t he Guru. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Fear of God, no one crosses over t he world-ocean.

This Fear of God adorns t he Love of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fire of fear wit hin t he body is burnt away by t he Fear of God.

Through t his Fear of God, we are adorned wit h t he Word of t he Shabad.

Wit hout t he Fear of God, all t hat is fashioned is false.

Useless is t he mold, and useless are t he hammer-st rokes on t he mold. | | 2| |

The desire for t he worldly drama arises in t he int ellect ,

but even wit h t housands of clever ment al t ricks, t he heat of t he Fear of God does not
come int o play.

O Nanak, t he speech of t he self-willed manmukh is j ust wind.

His words are wort hless and empt y, like t he wind. | | 3| | 1| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Place t he Fear of God wit hin t he home of your heart ; wit h t his Fear of God in your
heart , all ot her fears shall be fright ened away.

What sort of fear is t hat , which fright ens ot her fears?

Wit hout You, I have no ot her place of rest at all.

What ever happens is all according t o Your Will. | | 1| |

Be afraid, if you have any fear, ot her t han t he Fear of God.

Afraid of fear, and living in fear, t he mind is held in t umult . | | 1| | Pause| |

The soul does not die; it does not drown, and it does not swim across.

The One who creat ed everyt hing does everyt hing.

By t he Hukam of His Command we come, and by t he Hukam of His Command we go.

Before and aft er, His Command is pervading. | | 2| |

Cruelt y, at t achment , desire and egot ism

- t here is great hunger in t hese, like t he raging t orrent of a wild st ream.

Let t he Fear of God be your food, drink and support .

Wit hout doing t his, t he fools simply die. | | 3| |

I f anyone really has anyone else - how rare is t hat person!

All are Yours - You are t he Lord of all.

All beings and creat ures, wealt h and propert y belong t o Him.

O Nanak, it is so difficult t o describe and cont emplat e Him. | | 4| | 2| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Let wisdom be your mot her, and cont ent ment your fat her.

Let Trut h be your brot her - t hese are your best relat ives. | | 1| |

He has been described, but He cannot be described at all.

Your All-pervading creat ive nat ure cannot be est imat ed. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Modest y, humilit y and int uit ive underst anding are my mot her-in-law and fat her-in-law;

I have made good deeds my spouse. | | 2| |

Union wit h t he Holy is my wedding dat e, and separat ion from t he world is my
marriage.

Says Nanak, Trut h is t he child born of t his Union. | | 3| | 3| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

The union of air, wat er and fire

- t he body is t he play-t hing of t he fickle and unst eady int ellect .

I t has nine doors, and t hen t here is t he Tent h Gat e.

Reflect upon t his and underst and it , O wise one. | | 1| |

The Lord is t he One who speaks, t eaches and list ens.

One who cont emplat es his own self is t ruly wise. | | 1| | Pause| |

The body is dust ; t he wind speaks t hrough it .

Underst and, O wise one, who has died.

Awareness, conflict and ego have died,

but t he One who sees does not die. | | 2| |

For t he sake of it , you j ourney t o sacred shrines and holy rivers;

but t his priceless j ewel is wit hin your own heart .

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, read and read endlessly; t hey st ir up argument s
and cont roversies,

but t hey do not know t he secret deep wit hin. | | 3| |

I have not died - t hat evil nat ure wit hin me has died.

The One who is pervading everywhere does not die.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has revealed God t o me,

and now I see t hat t here is no such t hing as birt h or deat h. | | 4| | 4| |

Gauree, First Mehl, Dakhanee:

I am forever a sacrifice t o t he one who list ens and hears, who underst ands and
believes in t he Name.

When t he Lord Himself leads us ast ray, t here is no ot her place of rest for us t o find.

You impart underst anding, and You unit e us in Your Union. | | 1| |

I obt ain t he Naam, which shall go along wit h me in t he end.

Wit hout t he Name, all are held in t he grip of Deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

My farming and my t rading are by t he Support of t he Name.

The seeds of sin and virt ue are bound t oget her.

Sexual desire and anger are t he wounds of t he soul.

The evil-minded ones forget t he Naam, and t hen depart . | | 2| |

True are t he Teachings of t he True Guru.

The body and mind are cooled and soot hed, by t he t ouchst one of Trut h.

This is t he t rue mark of wisdom: t hat one remains det ached, like t he wat er-lily, or t he
lot us upon t he wat er.

At t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, one becomes sweet , like t he j uice of t he sugar
cane. | | 3| |

By t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, t he cast le of t he body has t en gat es.

The five passions dwell t here, t oget her wit h t he Divine Light of t he I nfinit e.

The Lord Himself is t he merchandise, and He Himself is t he t rader.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, we are adorned and rej uvenat ed.
| | 4| | 5| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

How can we know where we came from?

Where did we originat e, and where will we go and merge?

How are we bound, and how do we obt ain liberat ion?

How do we merge wit h int uit ive ease int o t he Et ernal, I mperishable Lord? | | 1| |

Wit h t he Naam in t he heart and t he Ambrosial Naam on our lips,

t hrough t he Name of t he Lord, we rise above desire, like t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h int uit ive ease we come, and wit h int uit ive ease we depart .

From t he mind we originat e, and int o t he mind we are absorbed.

As Gurmukh, we are liberat ed, and are not bound.

Cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Shabad, we are emancipat ed t hrough t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 2| |

At night , lot s of birds set t le on t he t ree.

Some are happy, and some are sad. Caught in t he desires of t he mind, t hey perish.

And when t he life-night comes t o it s end, t hen t hey look t o t he sky.

They fly away in all t en direct ions, according t o t heir pre-ordained dest iny. | | 3| |
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Those who are commit t ed t o t he Naam, see t he world as merely a t emporary past ure.

Sexual desire and anger are broken, like a j ar of poison.

Wit hout t he merchandise of t he Name, t he house of t he body and t he st ore of t he
mind are empt y.

Meet ing t he Guru, t he hard and heavy doors are opened. | | 4| |

One meet s t he Holy Saint only t hrough perfect dest iny.

The Lord's perfect people rej oice in t he Trut h.

Surrendering t heir minds and bodies, t hey find t he Lord wit h int uit ive ease.

Nanak falls at t heir feet . | | 5| | 6| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

The conscious mind is engrossed in sexual desire, anger and Maya.

The conscious mind is awake only t o falsehood, corrupt ion and at t achment .

I t gat hers in t he asset s of sin and greed.

So swim across t he river of life, O my mind, wit h t he Sacred Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

Waaho! Waaho! - Great ! Great is my True Lord! I seek Your All-powerful Support .

I am a sinner - You alone are pure. | | 1| | Pause| |

Fire and wat er j oin t oget her, and t he breat h roars in it s fury!

The t ongue and t he sex organs each seek t o t ast e.

The eyes which look upon corrupt ion do not know t he Love and t he Fear of God.

Conquering self-conceit , one obt ains t he Name. | | 2| |

One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, shall never again have t o die.

Wit hout such a deat h, how can one at t ain perfect ion?

The mind is engrossed in decept ion, t reachery and dualit y.

What ever t he I mmort al Lord does, comes t o pass. | | 3| |

So get aboard t hat boat when your t urn comes.

Those who fail t o embark upon t hat boat shall be beat en in t he Court of t he Lord.

Blessed is t hat Gurdwara, t he Guru's Gat e, where t he Praises of t he True Lord are
sung.

O Nanak, t he One Creat or Lord is pervading heart h and home. | | 4| | 7| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

The invert ed heart -lot us has been t urned upright , t hrough reflect ive medit at ion on
God.

From t he Sky of t he Tent h Gat e, t he Ambrosial Nect ar t rickles down.

The Lord Himself is pervading t he t hree worlds. | | 1| |

O my mind, do not give in t o doubt .

When t he mind surrenders t o t he Name, it drinks in t he essence of Ambrosial Nect ar.
| | 1| | Pause| |

So win t he game of life; let your mind surrender and accept deat h.

When t he self dies, t he individual mind comes t o know t he Supreme Mind.

As t he inner vision is awakened, one comes t o know one's own home, deep wit hin t he
self. | | 2| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is aust erit y, chast it y and cleansing bat hs at sacred
shrines of pilgrimage.

What good are ost ent at ious displays?

The All-pervading Lord is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 3| |

I f I had fait h in someone else, t hen I would go t o t hat one's house.

But where should I go, t o beg? There is no ot her place for me.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, I am int uit ively absorbed in t he Lord. | | 4| | 8| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Meet ing t he True Guru, we are shown t he way t o die.

Remaining alive in t his deat h brings j oy deep wit hin.

Overcoming egot ist ical pride, t he Tent h Gat e is found. | | 1| |

Deat h is pre-ordained - no one who comes can remain here.

So chant and medit at e on t he Lord, and remain in t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, dualit y is dispelled.

The heart -lot us blossoms fort h, and t he mind is at t ached t o t he Lord God.

One who remains dead while yet alive obt ains t he great est happiness hereaft er. | | 2| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, one becomes t rut hful, chast e and pure.

Climbing up t he st eps of t he Guru's Pat h, one becomes t he highest of t he high.

When t he Lord grant s His Mercy, t he fear of deat h is conquered. | | 3| |

Unit ing in Guru's Union, we are absorbed in His Loving Embrace.

Grant ing His Grace, He reveals t he Mansion of His Presence, wit hin t he home of t he
self.

O Nanak, conquering egot ism, we are absorbed int o t he Lord. | | 4| | 9| |
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Gauree, First Mehl:

Past act ions cannot be erased.

What do we know of what will happen hereaft er?

What ever pleases Him shall come t o pass.

There is no ot her Doer except Him. | | 1| |

I do not know about karma, or how great Your gift s are.

The karma of act ions, t he Dharma of right eousness, social class and st at us, are
cont ained wit hin Your Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are So Great , O Giver, O Great Giver!

The t reasure of Your devot ional worship is never exhaust ed.

One who t akes pride in himself shall never be right .

The soul and body are all at Your disposal. | | 2| |

You kill and rej uvenat e. You forgive and merge us int o Yourself.

As it pleases You, You inspire us t o chant Your Name.

You are All-knowing, All-seeing and True, O my Supreme Lord.

Please, bless me wit h t he Guru's Teachings; my fait h is in You alone. | | 3| |

One whose mind is at t uned t o t he Lord, has no pollut ion in his body.

Through t he Guru's Word, t he True Shabad is realized.

All Power is Yours, t hrough t he great ness of Your Name.

Nanak abides in t he Sanct uary of Your devot ees. | | 4| | 10| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Those who speak t he Unspoken, drink in t he Nect ar.

Ot her fears are forgot t en, and t hey are absorbed int o t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

Why should we fear, when fear is dispelled by t he Fear of God?

Through t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru, I recognize God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord's essence are blessed and acclaimed, and
int uit ively absorbed int o t he Lord. | | 2| |

Those whom t he Lord put s t o sleep, evening and morning

- t hose self-willed manmukhs are bound and gagged by Deat h, here and hereaft er.
| | 3| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord, day and night , are perfect .

O Nanak, t hey merge int o t he Lord, and t heir doubt s are cast away. | | 4| | 11| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

One who loves t he t hree qualit ies is subj ect t o birt h and deat h.

The four Vedas speak only of t he visible forms.

They describe and explain t he t hree st at es of mind,

but t he fourt h st at e, union wit h t he Lord, is known only t hrough t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Through devot ional worship of t he Lord, and service t o t he Guru, one swims across.

Then, one is not born again, and is not subj ect t o deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Everyone speaks of t he four great blessings;

t he Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras and t he Pandit s speak of t hem as well.

But wit hout t he Guru, t hey do not underst and t heir t rue significance.

The t reasure of liberat ion is obt ained t hrough devot ional worship of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Those, wit hin whose heart s t he Lord dwells,

become Gurmukh; t hey receive t he blessings of devot ional worship.

Through devot ional worship of t he Lord, liberat ion and bliss are obt ained.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, supreme ecst asy is obt ained. | | 3| |

One who meet s t he Guru, beholds Him, and inspires ot hers t o behold Him as well.

I n t he midst of hope, t he Guru t eaches us t o live above hope and desire.

He is t he Mast er of t he meek, t he Giver of peace t o all.

Nanak's mind is imbued wit h t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord. | | 4| | 12| |

Gauree Chayt ee, First Mehl:

Wit h your nect ar-like body, you live in comfort , but t his world is j ust a passing drama.

You pract ice greed, avarice and great falsehood, and you carry such a heavy burden.

O body, I have seen you blowing away like dust on t he eart h. | | 1| |

List en - list en t o my advice!

Only t he good deeds which you have done shall remain wit h you, O my soul. This
opport unit y shall not come again! | | 1| | Pause| |
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I say t o you, O my body: list en t o my advice!

You slander, and t hen praise ot hers; you indulge in lies and gossip.

You gaze upon t he wives of ot hers, O my soul; you st eal and commit evil deeds.

But when t he swan depart s, you shall remain behind, like an abandoned woman. | | 2| |

O body, you are living in a dream! What good deeds have you done?

When I st ole somet hing by decept ion, t hen my mind was pleased.

I have no honor in t his world, and I shall find no shelt er in t he world hereaft er. My life
has been lost , wast ed in vain! | | 3| |

I am t ot ally miserable! O Baba Nanak, no one cares for me at all! | | 1| | Pause| |

Turkish horses, gold, silver and loads of gorgeous clot hes

- none of t hese shall go wit h you, O Nanak. They are lost and left behind, you fool!

I have t ast ed all t he sugar candy and sweet s, but Your Name alone is Ambrosial
Nect ar. | | 4| |

Digging deep foundat ions, t he walls are const ruct ed, but in t he end, t he buildings
ret urn t o heaps of dust .

People gat her and hoard t heir possessions, and give not hing t o anyone else - t he poor
fools t hink t hat everyt hing is t heirs.

Riches do not remain wit h anyone - not even t he golden palaces of Sri Lanka. | | 5| |

List en, you foolish and ignorant mind

- only His Will prevails. | | 1| | Pause| |

My Banker is t he Great Lord and Mast er. I am only His pet t y merchant .

This soul and body all are His. He Himself kills, and brings back t o life. | | 6| | 1| | 13| |


There are five of t hem, but I am all alone. How can I prot ect my heart h and home, O
my mind?

They are beat ing and plundering me over and over again; unt o whom can I complain?
| | 1| |

Chant t he Name of t he Supreme Lord, O my mind.

Ot herwise, in t he world hereaft er, you will have t o face t he awesome and cruel army
of Deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

God has erect ed t he t emple of t he body; He has placed t he nine doors, and t he soul-
bride sit s wit hin.

She enj oys t he sweet play again and again, while t he five demons are plundering her.
| | 2| |

I n t his way, t he t emple is being demolished; t he body is being plundered, and t he
soul-bride, left all alone, is capt ured.

Deat h st rikes her down wit h his rod, t he shackles are placed around her neck, and
now t he five have left . | | 3| |

The wife yearns for gold and silver, and her friends, t he senses, yearn for good food.

O Nanak, she commit s sins for t heir sake; she shall go, bound and gagged, t o t he Cit y
of Deat h. | | 4| | 2| | 14| |

!
Let your ear-rings be t hose ear-rings which pierce deep wit hin your heart . Let your
body be your pat ched coat .

Let t he five passions be disciples under your cont rol, O begging Yogi, and make t his
mind your walking st ick. | | 1| |

Thus you shall find t he Way of Yoga.

There is only t he One Word of t he Shabad; everyt hing else shall pass away. Let t his
be t he fruit s and root s of your mind's diet . | | 1| | Pause| |

Some t ry t o find t he Guru by shaving t heir heads at t he Ganges, but I have made t he
Guru my Ganges.

The Saving Grace of t he t hree worlds is t he One Lord and Mast er, but t hose in
darkness do not remember Him. | | 2| |

Pract icing hypocrisy and at t aching your mind t o worldly obj ect s, your doubt shall
never depart .
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I f you focus your consciousness on t he Feet of t he One Lord, what reason would you
have t o chase aft er greed? | | 3| |

Medit at e on t he I mmaculat e Lord, and sat urat e your mind wit h Him.

Why, O Yogi, do you make so many false and decept ive claims? | | 1| | Pause| |

The body is wild, and t he mind is foolish. Pract icing egot ism, selfishness and conceit ,
your life is passing away.

Prays Nanak, when t he naked body is cremat ed, t hen you will come t o regret and
repent . | | 4| | 3| | 15| |


O mind, t here is only t he One medicine, mant ra and healing herb - cent er your
consciousness firmly on t he One Lord.

Take t o t he Lord, t he Dest royer of t he sins and karma of past incarnat ions. | | 1| |

The One Lord and Mast er is pleasing t o my mind.

I n Your t hree qualit ies, t he world is engrossed; t he Unknowable cannot be known.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Maya is so sweet t o t he body, like sugar or molasses. We all carry loads of it .

I n t he dark of t he night , not hing can be seen. The mouse of deat h is gnawing away at
t he rope of life, O Siblings of Dest iny! | | 2| |

As t he self-willed manmukhs act , t hey suffer in pain. The Gurmukh obt ains honor and
great ness.

What ever He does, t hat alone happens; past act ions cannot be erased. | | 3| |

Those who are imbued wit h, and commit t ed t o t he Lord's Love, are filled t o
overflowing; t hey never lack anyt hing.

I f Nanak could be t he dust of t heir feet , t hen he, t he ignorant one, might also obt ain
some. | | 4| | 4| | 16| |


Who is our mot her, and who is our fat her? Where did we come from?

We are formed from t he fire of t he womb wit hin, and t he bubble of wat er of t he
sperm. For what purpose are we creat ed? | | 1| |

O my Mast er, who can know Your Glorious Virt ues?

My own demerit s cannot be count ed. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t ook t he form of so many plant s and t rees, and so many animals.

Many t imes I ent ered t he families of snakes and flying birds. | | 2| |

I broke int o t he shops of t he cit y and well-guarded palaces; st ealing from t hem, I
snuck home again.

I looked in front of me, and I looked behind me, but where could I hide from You?
| | 3| |

I saw t he banks of sacred rivers, t he nine cont inent s, t he shops and bazaars of t he
cit ies.

Taking t he scale, t he merchant begins t o weigh his act ions wit hin his own heart . | | 4| |

As t he seas and t he oceans are overflowing wit h wat er, so vast are my own sins.

Please, shower me wit h Your Mercy, and t ake pit y upon me. I am a sinking st one -
please carry me across! | | 5| |

My soul is burning like fire, and t he knife is cut t ing deep.

Prays Nanak, recognizing t he Lord's Command, I am at peace, day and night .
| | 6| | 5| | 17| |

Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehl:

The night s are wast ed sleeping, and t he days are wast ed eat ing.

Human life is such a precious j ewel, but it is being lost in exchange for a mere shell.
| | 1| |

You do not know t he Name of t he Lord.

You fool - you shall regret and repent in t he end! | | 1| | Pause| |

You bury your t emporary wealt h in t he ground, but how can you love t hat which is
t emporary?

Those who have depart ed, aft er craving for t emporary wealt h, have ret urned home
wit hout t his t emporary wealt h. | | 2| |

I f people could gat her it in by t heir own effort s, t hen everyone would be so lucky.
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According t o t he karma of past act ions, one's dest iny unfolds, even t hough everyone
want s t o be so lucky. | | 3| |

O Nanak, t he One who creat ed t he creat ion - He alone t akes care of it .

The Hukam of our Lord and Mast er's Command cannot be known; He Himself blesses
us wit h great ness. | | 4| | 1| | 18| |


What if I were t o become a deer, and live in t he forest , picking and eat ing fruit s and
root s

- by Guru's Grace, I am a sacrifice t o my Mast er. Again and again, I am a sacrifice, a
sacrifice. | | 1| |

I am t he shop-keeper of t he Lord.

Your Name is my merchandise and t rade. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f I were t o become a cuckoo, living in a mango t ree, I would st ill cont emplat e t he

I would st ill meet my Lord and Mast er, wit h int uit ive ease; t he Darshan, t he Blessed
Vision of His Form, is incomparably beaut iful. | | 2| |

I f I were t o become a fish, living in t he wat er, I would st ill remember t he Lord, who
wat ches over all beings and creat ures.

My Husband Lord dwells on t his shore, and on t he shore beyond; I would st ill meet
Him, and hug Him close in my embrace. | | 3| |

I f I were t o become a snake, living in t he ground, t he Shabad would st ill dwell in my
mind, and my fears would be dispelled.

O Nanak, t hey are forever t he happy soul-brides, whose light merges int o His Light .
| | 4| | 2| | 19| |

Gauree Poorbee Deepkee, First Mehl:


I n t hat house where t he Praises of t he Creat or are chant ed

- in t hat house, sing t he Songs of Praise, and medit at e in remembrance on t he Creat or
Lord. | | 1| |

Sing t he Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t hat Song of Praise which brings et ernal peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Day aft er day, He cares for His beings; t he Great Giver wat ches over all.

Your gift s cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare t o t he Giver? | | 2| |

The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come - let 's gat her t oget her and pour t he oil
over t he t hreshold.

My friends, give me your blessings, t hat I may merge wit h my Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

Unt o each and every home, int o each and every heart , t his summons is sent out ; t he
call comes each and every day.

Remember in medit at ion t he One who summons us; O Nanak, t hat day is drawing
near! | | 4| | 1| | 20| |

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree:

Third Mehl, Chau-Padas:


Meet ing t he Guru, we meet t he Lord.

He Himself unit es us in His Union.

My God knows all His Own Ways.

By t he Hukam of His Command, He unit es t hose who recognize t he Word of t he
Shabad. | | 1| |

By t he Fear of t he True Guru, doubt and fear are dispelled.

I mbued wit h His Fear, we are absorbed in t he Love of t he True One. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing t he Guru, t he Lord nat urally dwells wit hin t he mind.

My God is Great and Almight y; His value cannot be est imat ed.

Through t he Shabad, I praise Him; He has no end or limit at ions.

My God is t he Forgiver. I pray t hat He may forgive me. | | 2| |

Meet ing t he Guru, all wisdom and underst anding are obt ained.

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The mind becomes pure, when t he True Lord dwells wit hin.

When one dwells in Trut h, all act ions become t rue.

The ult imat e act ion is t o cont emplat e t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 3| |

Through t he Guru, t rue service is performed.

How rare is t hat Gurmukh who recognizes t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Giver, t he Great Giver, lives forever.

Nanak enshrines love for t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| | 21| |

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

Those who obt ain spirit ual wisdom from t he Guru are very rare.

Those who obt ain t his underst anding from t he Guru become accept able.

Through t he Guru, we int uit ively cont emplat e t he True One.

Through t he Guru, t he Gat e of Liberat ion is found. | | 1| |

Through perfect good dest iny, we come t o meet t he Guru.

The t rue ones are int uit ively absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing t he Guru, t he fire of desire is quenched.
!
Through t he Guru, peace and t ranquilit y come t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

Through t he Guru, we become pure, holy and t rue.

Through t he Guru, we are absorbed in t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Guru, everyone wanders in doubt .

Wit hout t he Name, t hey suffer in t errible pain.

Those who medit at e on t he Naam become Gurmukh.

True honor is obt ained t hrough t he Darshan, t he Blessed Vision of t he True Lord. | | 3| |

Why speak of any ot her? He alone is t he Giver.

When He grant s His Grace, union wit h t he Shabad is obt ained.

Meet ing wit h my Beloved, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord.

O Nanak, becoming t rue, I am absorbed in t he True One. | | 4| | 2| | 22| |


True is t hat place, where t he mind becomes pure.

True is t he one who abides in Trut h.

The True Bani of t he Word is known t hroughout t he four ages.

The True One Himself is everyt hing. | | 1| |

Through t he karma of good act ions, one j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

Sing t he Glories of t he Lord, sit t ing in t hat place. | | 1| | Pause| |

Burn t his t ongue, which loves dualit y,

which does not t ast e t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and which ut t ers insipid words.

Wit hout underst anding, t he body and mind become t ast eless and insipid.

Wit hout t he Name, t he miserable ones depart crying out in pain. | | 2| |

One whose t ongue nat urally and int uit ively t ast es t he Lord's sublime essence, by
Guru's Grace, is absorbed in t he True Lord.

I mbued wit h Trut h, one cont emplat es t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad,

and drinks in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, from t he immaculat e st ream wit hin. | | 3| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is collect ed in t he vessel of t he mind.
!
Not hing is collect ed if t he vessel is upside-down.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Naam abides wit hin t he mind.
!
O Nanak, True is t hat vessel of t he mind, which t hirst s for t he Shabad. | | 4| | 3| | 23| |


Some sing on and on, but t heir minds do not find happiness.

I n egot ism, t hey sing, but it is wast ed uselessly.

Those who love t he Naam, sing t he song.

They cont emplat e t he True Bani of t he Word, and t he Shabad. | | 1| |

They sing on and on, if it pleases t he True Guru.

Their minds and bodies are embellished and adorned, at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some sing, and some perform devot ional worship.

Wit hout heart -felt love, t he Naam is not obt ained.

True devot ional worship consist s of love for t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

The devot ee keeps his Beloved clasped t ight ly t o his heart . | | 2| |
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The fools perform devot ional worship by showing off;

t hey dance and dance and j ump all around, but t hey only suffer in t errible pain.

By dancing and j umping, devot ional worship is not performed.

But one who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, obt ains devot ional worship. | | 3| |

The Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees; He inspires t hem t o perform devot ional
worship.

True devot ional worship consist s of eliminat ing selfishness and conceit from wit hin.

My True God knows all ways and means.

O Nanak, He forgives t hose who recognize t he Naam. | | 4| | 4| | 24| |


When someone kills and subdues his own mind, his wandering nat ure is also subdued.

Wit hout such a deat h, how can one find t he Lord?

Only a few know t he medicine t o kill t he mind.

One whose mind dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, underst ands Him. | | 1| |

He grant s great ness t o t hose whom He forgives.

By Guru's Grace, t he Lord comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukh pract ices doing good deeds;

t hus he comes t o underst and t his mind.

The mind is like an elephant , drunk wit h wine.

The Guru is t he rod which cont rols it , and shows it t he way. | | 2| |

The mind is uncont rollable; how rare are t hose who subdue it .

Those who move t he immovable become pure.

The Gurmukhs embellish and beaut ify t his mind.

They eradicat e egot ism and corrupt ion from wit hin. | | 3| |

Those who, by pre-ordained dest iny, are unit ed in t he Lord's Union,

are never separat ed from Him again; t hey are absorbed in t he Shabad.

He Himself knows His Own Almight y Power.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh realizes t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| | 25| |


The ent ire world has gone insane in egot ism.

I n t he love of dualit y, it wanders deluded by doubt .

The mind is dist ract ed by great anxiet y; no one recognizes one's own self.

Occupied wit h t heir own affairs, t heir night s and days are passing away. | | 1| |

Medit at e on t he Lord in your heart s, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

The Gurmukh's t ongue savors t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs recognize t he Lord in t heir own heart s;

t hey serve t he Lord, t he Life of t he World. They are famous t hroughout t he four ages.

They subdue egot ism, and realize t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

God, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, showers His Mercy upon t hem. | | 2| |

True are t hose who merge int o t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad;

t hey rest rain t heir wandering mind and keep it st eady.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he nine t reasures. I t is obt ained from t he Guru.

By t he Lord's Grace, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind. | | 3| |
!
Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, t he body becomes peaceful and
t ranquil.

He dwells deep wit hin - t he pain of deat h does not t ouch Him.

He Himself is our Lord and Mast er; He is His Own Advisor.

O Nanak, serve t he Lord forever; He is t he t reasure of glorious virt ue. | | 4| | 6| | 26| |


Why forget Him, unt o whom t he soul and t he breat h of life belong?

Why forget Him, who is all-pervading?

Serving Him, one is honored and accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he Name of t he Lord.

I f I were t o forget You, at t hat very inst ant , I would die. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whom You Yourself have led ast ray, forget You.
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Thse who are in love wit h dualit y forget You.

The ignorant , self-willed manmukhs are consigned t o reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

Those who are pleasing t o t he One Lord are assigned t o His service and enshrine Him
wit hin t heir minds.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t hey are absorbed in t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

Those who have virt ue as t heir t reasure, cont emplat e spirit ual wisdom.

Those who have virt ue as t heir t reasure, subdue egot ism.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 7| | 27| |


You are I ndescribable; how can I describe You?

Those who subdue t heir minds, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, are absorbed
in You.

Your Glorious Virt ues are count less; t heir value cannot be est imat ed. | | 1| |

The Word of His Bani belongs t o Him; in Him, it is diffused.

Your Speech cannot be spoken; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, it is chant ed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Where t he True Guru is - t here is t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

Where t he True Guru is - t here, t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are int uit ively sung.

Where t he True Guru is - t here egot ism is burnt away, t hrough t he Word of t he
Shabad. | | 2| |

The Gurmukhs serve Him; t hey obt ain a place in t he Mansion of His Presence.

The Gurmukhs enshrine t he Naam wit hin t he mind.

The Gurmukhs worship t he Lord, and are absorbed in t he Naam. | | 3| |

The Giver Himself gives His Gift s,

as we enshrine love for t he True Guru.

Nanak celebrat es t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 8| | 28| |


All forms and colors come from t he One Lord.

Air, wat er and fire are all kept t oget her.

The Lord God beholds t he many and various colors. | | 1| |

The One Lord is wondrous and amazing! He is t he One, t he One and Only.

How rare is t hat Gurmukh who medit at es on t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

God is nat urally pervading all places.

Somet imes He is hidden, and somet imes He is revealed; t hus God has made t he world
of His making.

He Himself wakes us from sleep. | | 2| |

No one can est imat e His value,

alt hough everyone has t ried, over and over again, t o describe Him.

Those who merge in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, come t o underst and t he Lord.
| | 3| |

They list en t o t he Shabad cont inually; beholding Him, t hey merge int o Him.

They obt ain glorious great ness by serving t he Guru.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Name are absorbed in t he Lord's Name.
| | 4| | 9| | 29| |


The self-willed manmukhs are asleep, in love and at t achment t o Maya.

The Gurmukhs are awake, cont emplat ing spirit ual wisdom and t he Glory of God.

Those humble beings who love t he Naam, are awake and aware. | | 1| |

One who is awake t o t his int uit ive wisdom does not fall asleep.

How rare are t hose humble beings who underst and t his t hrough t he Perfect Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The unsaint ly blockhead shall never underst and.

He babbles on and on, but he is infat uat ed wit h Maya.

Blind and ignorant , he shall never be reformed. | | 2| |

I n t his age, salvat ion comes only from t he Lord's Name.

How rare are t hose who cont emplat e t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

They save t hemselves, and save all t heir family and ancest ors as well. | | 3| |
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I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, no one is int erest ed in good karma, or Dharmic fait h.

This Dark Age was born in t he house of evil.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, no one is liberat ed. | | 4| | 10| | 30| |

Gauree, Third Mehl, Gwaarayree:

True is t he Lord King, True is His Royal Command.

Those whose minds are at t uned t o t he True, Carefree Lord ent er t he True Mansion of
His Presence, and merge in t he True Name. | | 1| |

List en, O my mind: cont emplat e t he Word of t he Shabad.

Chant t he Lord's Name, and cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n doubt he comes, and in doubt he goes.

This world is born out of t he love of dualit y.

The self-willed manmukh does not remember t he Lord; he cont inues coming and
going in reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

Does he himself go ast ray, or does God lead him ast ray?

This soul is enj oined t o t he service of someone else.

I t earns only t errible pain, and t his life is lost in vain. | | 3| |

Grant ing His Grace, He leads us t o meet t he True Guru.

Remembering t he One Name, doubt is cast out from wit hin.

O Nanak, chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he nine t reasures of t he Name
are obt ained. | | 4| | 11| | 31| |


Go and ask t he Gurmukhs, who medit at e on t he Lord.

Serving t he Guru, t he mind is sat isfied.

Those who earn t he Lord's Name are wealt hy.

Through t he Perfect Guru, underst anding is obt ained. | | 1| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

The Gurmukhs serve t he Lord, and so t hey are accept ed. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who recognize t he self - t heir minds become pure.

They become Jivan-mukt a, liberat ed while yet alive, and t hey find t he Lord.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, t he int ellect becomes pure and sublime,

and t hey are easily and int uit ively absorbed in t he Lord. | | 2| |

I n t he love of dualit y, no one can serve t he Lord.

I n egot ism and Maya, t hey are eat ing t oxic poison.

They are emot ionally at t ached t o t heir children, family and home.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs come and go in reincarnat ion. | | 3| |

Those, unt o whom t he Lord best ows His Name, worship Him night and day, t hrough
t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

How rare are t hose who underst and t he Guru's Teachings!

O Nanak, t hey are absorbed in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 12| | 32| |


The Guru's service has been performed t hroughout t he four ages.

Very few are t hose perfect ones who do t his good deed.

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is inexhaust ible; it shall never be exhaust ed.

I n t his world, it brings a const ant peace, and at t he Lord's Gat e, it brings honor. | | 1| |

O my mind, have no doubt about t his.

Those Gurmukhs who serve, drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who serve t he True Guru are t he great est people of t he world.

They save t hemselves, and t hey redeem all t heir generat ions as well.

They keep t he Name of t he Lord clasped t ight ly t o t heir heart s.

At t uned t o t he Naam, t hey cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

Serving t he True Guru, t he mind becomes humble forever.

Egot ism is subdued, and t he heart -lot us blossoms fort h.

The Unst ruck Melody vibrat es, as t hey dwell wit hin t he home of t he self.

At t uned t o t he Naam, t hey remain det ached wit hin t heir own home. | | 3| |

Serving t he True Guru, t heir words are t rue.

Throughout t he ages, t he devot ees chant and repeat t hese words.

Night and day, t hey medit at e on t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he Eart h.

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O Nanak, at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t hey are det ached, in t he
perfect balance of Nirvaanaa. | | 4| | 13| | 33| |


Through great good fort une and high dest iny, one meet s t he True Guru.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is const ant ly wit hin t he heart , and one enj oys t he
sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O mort al, become Gurmukh, and medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

Be vict orious in t he game of life, and earn t he profit of t he Naam. | | 1| | Pause| |

Spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion come t o t hose unt o whom t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad is sweet .

By Guru's Grace, a few have t ast ed, and seen it . | | 2| |
!
They may perform all sort s of religious rit uals and good act ions,

but wit hout t he Name, t he egot ist ical ones are cursed and doomed. | | 3| |

They are bound and gagged, and hung by Maya's noose;

O servant Nanak, t hey shall be released only by Guru's Grace. | | 4| | 14| | 34| |

Third Mehl, Gauree Bairaagan:

The clouds pour t heir rain down upon t he eart h, but isn't t here wat er wit hin t he eart h
as well?

Wat er is cont ained wit hin t he eart h; wit hout feet , t he clouds run around and let down
t heir rain. | | 1| |

O Baba, get rid of your doubt s like t his.

As you act , so shall you become, and so you shall go and mingle. | | 1| | Pause| |

As woman or man, what can anyone do?

The many and various forms are always Yours, O Lord; t hey shall merge again int o
You. | | 2| |

I n count less incarnat ions, I went ast ray. Now t hat I have found You, I shall no longer
wander.

I t is His work; t hose who are absorbed in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad come t o
know it well. | | 3| |

The Shabad is Yours; You are Yourself. Where is t here any doubt ?

O Nanak, one whose essence is merged wit h t he Lord's essence does not have t o
ent er t he cycle of reincarnat ion again. | | 4| | 1| | 15| | 35| |

Gauree Bairaagan, Third Mehl:

The whole world is under t he power of Deat h, bound by t he love of dualit y.

The self-willed manmukhs do t heir deeds in ego; t hey receive t heir j ust rewards. | | 1| |

O my mind, focus your consciousness on t he Guru's Feet .

As Gurmukh, you shall be awarded t he t reasure of t he Naam. I n t he Court of t he Lord,
you shall be saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through 8.4 million incarnat ions, people wander lost ; in st ubborn-mindedness, t hey
come and go.

They do not realize t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; t hey are reincarnat ed over and

The Gurmukh underst ands his own self. The Lord's Name comes t o dwell wit hin t he
mind.

I mbued wit h devot ion t o t he Lord's Name, night and day, he merges in peace. | | 3| |

When one's mind dies in t he Shabad, one radiat es fait h and confidence, shedding
egot ism and corrupt ion.

O servant Nanak, t hrough t he karma of good act ions, t he t reasure of devot ional
worship and t he Name of t he Lord are at t ained. | | 4| | 2| | 16| | 36| |


The Lord, Har, Har, has ordained t hat t he soul is t o st ay in her parent s' home for only
a few short days.

Glorious is t hat soul-bride, who as Gurmukh, sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

She who cult ivat es virt ue in her parent s' home, shall obt ain a home at her in-laws.

The Gurmukhs are int uit ively absorbed int o t he Lord. The Lord is pleasing t o t heir
minds. | | 1| |

Our Husband Lord dwells in t his world, and in t he world beyond. Tell me, how can He
be found?

The I mmaculat e Lord Himself is unseen. He unit es us wit h Himself. | | 1| | Pause| |
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God Himself best ows wisdom; medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

By great good fort une, one meet s t he True Guru, who places t he Ambrosial Nect ar in
t he mout h.

When egot ism and dualit y are eradicat ed, one int uit ively merges in peace.

He Himself is All-pervading; He Himself links us t o His Name. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs, in t heir arrogant pride, do not find God; t hey are so
ignorant and foolish!

They do not serve t he True Guru, and in t he end, t hey regret and repent , over and
over again.

They are cast int o t he womb t o be reincarnat ed, and wit hin t he womb, t hey rot .

As it pleases my Creat or Lord, t he self-willed manmukhs wander around lost . | | 3| |

My Lord God inscribed t he full pre-ordained dest iny upon t he forehead.

When one meet s t he Great and Courageous Guru, one medit at es on t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har.

The Lord's Name is my mot her and fat her; t he Lord is my relat ive and brot her.

O Lord, Har, Har, please forgive me and unit e me wit h Yourself. Servant Nanak is a
lowly worm. | | 4| | 3| | 17| | 37| |


From t he True Guru, I obt ained spirit ual wisdom; I cont emplat e t he Lord's essence.

My pollut ed int ellect was enlight ened by chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The dist inct ion bet ween Shiva and Shakt i - mind and mat t er - has been dest royed,
and t he darkness has been dispelled.

The Lord's Name is loved by t hose, upon whose foreheads such pre-ordained dest iny
was writ t en. | | 1| |

How can t he Lord be obt ained, O Saint s? Seeing Him, my life is sust ained.

Wit hout t he Lord, I cannot live, even for an inst ant . Unit e me wit h t he Guru, so t hat I
may drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and I list en t o t hem daily; t he Lord, Har, Har,
has emancipat ed me.

I have obt ained t he Lord's essence from t he Guru; my mind and body are drenched
wit h it .

Blessed, blessed is t he Guru, t he True Being, who has blessed me wit h devot ional
worship of t he Lord.

From t he Guru, I have obt ained t he Lord; I have made Him my Guru. | | 2| |

The Sovereign Lord is t he Giver of virt ue. I am wort hless and wit hout virt ue.

The sinners sink like st ones; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, t he Lord carries us across.

You are t he Giver of virt ue, O I mmaculat e Lord; I am wort hless and wit hout virt ue.

I have ent ered Your Sanct uary, Lord; please save me, as You have saved t he idiot s
and fools. | | 3| |

Et ernal celest ial bliss comes t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, by medit at ing cont inually
on t he Lord, Har, Har.

I have obt ained t he Lord God as my Best Friend, wit hin t he home of my own self. I
sing t he Songs of Joy.

Please shower me wit h Your Mercy, O Lord God, t hat I may medit at e on Your Name,
Har, Har.

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t hose who have found t he True Guru.
| | 4| | 4| | 18| | 38| |

Gauree Gwaarayree, Fourt h Mehl, Chau-Padas:


The Pandit - t he religious scholar - recit es t he Shaast ras and t he Simrit ees;

t he Yogi cries out , "Gorakh, Gorakh".

But I am j ust a fool - I j ust chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

I do not know what my condit ion shall be, Lord.

O my mind, vibrat e and medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord. You shall cross over t he
t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |
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The Sannyaasee smears his body wit h ashes;

renouncing ot her men's women, he pract ices celibacy.

I am j ust a fool, Lord; I place my hopes in You! | | 2| |

The Kh'shaat riya act s bravely, and is recognized as a warrior.

The Shoodra and t he Vaisha work and slave for ot hers;

I am j ust a fool - I am saved by t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

The ent ire Universe is Yours; You Yourself permeat e and pervade it .

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are blessed wit h glorious great ness.

I am blind - I have t aken t he Lord as my Support . | | 4| | 1| | 39| |

Gauree Gwaarayree, Fourt h Mehl:

The Speech of t he Lord is t he most sublime speech, free of any at t ribut es.

Vibrat e on it , medit at e on it , and j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Cross over t he t errifying world-ocean, list ening t o t he Unspoken Speech of t he Lord.
| | 1| |

O Lord of t he Universe, unit e me wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

My t ongue savors t he sublime essence of t he Lord, singing t he Lord's Glorious Praises.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Those humble beings who medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har

- please make me t he slave of t heir slaves, Lord.

Serving Your slaves is t he ult imat e good deed. | | 2| |

One who chant s t he Speech of t he Lord

- t hat humble servant is pleasing t o my conscious mind.

Those who are blessed wit h great good fort une obt ain t he dust of t he feet of t he
humble. | | 3| |

Those who are blessed wit h such pre-ordained dest iny are in love wit h t he humble
Saint s.

Those humble beings, O Nanak, are absorbed in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 2| | 40| |


The mot her loves t o see her son eat .

The fish loves t o bat he in t he wat er.

The True Guru loves t o place food in t he mout h of His GurSikh. | | 1| |

I f only I could meet t hose humble servant s of t he Lord, O my Beloved.

Meet ing wit h t hem, my sorrows depart . | | 1| | Pause| |

As t he cow shows her love t o her st rayed calf when she finds it ,

and as t he bride shows her love for her husband when he ret urns home,

so does t he Lord's humble servant love t o sing t he Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The rainbird loves t he rainwat er, falling in t orrent s;

t he king loves t o see his wealt h on display.

The humble servant of t he Lord loves t o medit at e on t he Formless Lord. | | 3| |

The mort al man loves t o accumulat e wealt h and propert y.

The GurSikh loves t o meet and embrace t he Guru.

Servant Nanak loves t o kiss t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 3| | 41| |


The beggar loves t o receive charit y from t he wealt hy landlord.

The hungry person loves t o eat food.

The GurSikh loves t o find sat isfact ion by meet ing t he Guru. | | 1| |

O Lord, grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; I place my hopes in You, Lord.

Shower me wit h Your Mercy, and fulfill my longing. | | 1| | Pause| |

The song-bird loves t he sun shining in her face.

Meet ing her Beloved, all her pains are left behind.

The GurSikh loves t o gaze upon t he Face of t he Guru. | | 2| |

The calf loves t o suck it s mot her's milk;

it s heart blossoms fort h upon seeing it s mot her.

The GurSikh loves t o gaze upon t he Face of t he Guru. | | 3| |

All ot her loves and emot ional at t achment t o Maya are false.

They shall pass away, like false and t ransit ory decorat ions.

Servant Nanak is fulfilled, t hrough t he Love of t he True Guru. | | 4| | 4| | 42| |

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Service t o t he True Guru is fruit ful and rewarding;

meet ing Him, I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, t he Lord Mast er.

So many are emancipat ed along wit h t hose who medit at e on t he Lord. | | 1| |

O GurSikhs, chant t he Name of t he Lord, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Chant ing t he Lord's Name, all sins are washed away. | | 1| | Pause| |

When one meet s t he Guru, t hen t he mind becomes cent ered.

The five passions, running wild, are brought t o rest by medit at ing on t he Lord.

Night and day, wit hin t he body-village, t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung. | | 2| |

Those who apply t he dust of t he Feet of t he True Guru t o t heir faces,

renounce falsehood and enshrine love for t he Lord.

Their faces are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 3| |

Service t o t he Guru is pleasing t o t he Lord Himself.

Even Krishna and Balbhadar medit at ed on t he Lord, falling at t he Guru's Feet .

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself saves t he Gurmukhs. | | 4| | 5| | 43| |


The Lord Himself is t he Yogi, who wields t he st aff of aut horit y.

The Lord Himself pract ices t apa - int ense self-disciplined medit at ion; He is deeply
absorbed in His primal t rance. | | 1| |

Such is my Lord, who is all-pervading everywhere.

He dwells near at hand - t he Lord is not far away. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord Himself is t he Word of t he Shabad. He Himself is t he awareness, at t uned t o
it s music.

The Lord Himself beholds, and He Himself blossoms fort h.

The Lord Himself chant s, and t he Lord Himself inspires ot hers t o chant . | | 2| |

He Himself is t he rainbird, and t he Ambrosial Nect ar raining down.

The Lord is t he Ambrosial Nect ar; He Himself leads us t o drink it in.

The Lord Himself is t he Doer; He Himself is our Saving Grace. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself is t he Boat , t he Raft and t he Boat man.

The Lord Himself, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, saves us.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself carries us across t o t he ot her side. | | 4| | 6| | 44| |

Gauree Bairaagan, Fourt h Mehl:

O Mast er, You are my Banker. I receive only t hat capit al which You give me.

I would purchase t he Lord's Name wit h love, if You Yourself, in Your Mercy, would sell
it t o me. | | 1| |

I am t he merchant , t he peddler of t he Lord.

I t rade in t he merchandise and capit al of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have earned t he profit , t he wealt h of devot ional worship of t he Lord. I have become
pleasing t o t he Mind of t he Lord, t he True Banker.

I chant and medit at e on t he Lord, loading t he merchandise of t he Lord's Name. The
Messenger of Deat h, t he t ax collect or, does not even approach me. | | 2| |

Those t raders who t rade in ot her merchandise, are caught up in t he endless waves of
t he pain of Maya.

According t o t he business in which t he Lord has placed t hem, so are t he rewards t hey
obt ain. | | 3| |

People t rade in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, when t he God shows His Mercy and
best ows it .

Servant Nanak serves t he Lord, t he Banker; he shall never again be called t o render
his account . | | 4| | 1| | 7| | 45| |


The mot her nourishes t he fet us in t he womb, hoping for a son,

who will grow and earn and give her money t o enj oy herself.

I n j ust t he same way, t he humble servant of t he Lord loves t he Lord, who ext ends His
Helping Hand t o us. | | 1| |
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O my Lord, I am so foolish; save me, O my Lord God!

Your servant 's praise is Your Own Glorious Great ness. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whose minds are pleased by t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, are j oyful in t he
palaces of t heir own homes.

Their mout hs savor all t he sweet delicacies when t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord.

The Lord's humble servant s are t he saviors of t heir families; t hey save t heir families
for t went y-one generat ions - t hey save t he ent ire world! | | 2| |

What ever has been done, has been done by t he Lord; it is t he Glorious Great ness of
t he Lord.

O Lord, in Your creat ures, You are pervading; You inspire t hem t o worship You.

The Lord leads us t o t he t reasure of devot ional worship; He Himself best ows it . | | 3| |

I am a slave, purchased in Your market ; what clever t ricks do I have?

I f t he Lord were t o set me upon a t hrone, I would st ill be His slave. I f I were a grass-
cut t er, I would st ill chant t he Lord's Name.

Servant Nanak is t he slave of t he Lord; cont emplat e t he Glorious Great ness of t he
Lord| | 4| | 2| | 8| | 46| |


The farmers love t o work t heir farms;

t hey plow and work t he fields, so t hat t heir sons and daught ers may eat .

I n j ust t he same way, t he Lord's humble servant s chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, and in t he end, t he Lord shall save t hem. | | 1| |

I am foolish - save me, O my Lord!

O Lord, enj oin me t o work and serve t he Guru, t he True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t raders buy horses, planning t o t rade t hem.

They hope t o earn wealt h; t heir at t achment t o Maya increases.

I n j ust t he same way, t he Lord's humble servant s chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har; chant ing t he Lord's Name, t hey find peace. | | 2| |

The shop-keepers collect poison, sit t ing in t heir shops, carrying on t heir business.

Their love is false, t heir displays are false, and t hey are engrossed in falsehood.

I n j ust t he same way, t he Lord's humble servant s gat her t he wealt h of t he Lord's
Name; t hey t ake t he Lord's Name as t heir supplies. | | 3| |

This emot ional at t achment t o Maya and family, and t he love of dualit y, is a noose
around t he neck.

Following t he Guru's Teachings, t he humble servant s are carried across; t hey become
t he slaves of t he Lord's slaves.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam; t he Gurmukh is enlight ened. | | 4| | 3| | 9| | 47| |


Cont inuously, day and night , t hey are gripped by greed and deluded by doubt .

The slaves labor in slavery, carrying t he loads upon t heir heads.

That humble being who serves t he Guru is put t o work by t he Lord in His Home. | | 1| |

O my Lord, please break t hese bonds of Maya, and put me t o work in Your Home.

I cont inuously sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; I am absorbed in t he Lord's
Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Mort al men work for kings, all for t he sake of wealt h and Maya.

But t he king eit her imprisons t hem, or fines t hem, or else dies himself.

Blessed, rewarding and fruit ful is t he service of t he True Guru; t hrough it , I chant t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and I have found peace. | | 2| |

Everyday, people carry on t heir business, wit h all sort s of devices t o earn int erest , for
t he sake of Maya.

I f t hey earn a profit , t hey are pleased, but t heir heart s are broken by losses.

One who is wort hy, becomes a part ner wit h t he Guru, and finds a last ing peace
forever. | | 3| |
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The more one feels hunger for ot her t ast es and pleasures, t he more t his hunger
persist s.

Those unt o whom t he Lord Himself shows mercy, sell t heir head t o t he Guru.

Servant Nanak is sat isfied by t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. He shall never feel
hungry again. | | 4| | 4| | 10| | 48| |


Wit hin my conscious mind is t he const ant longing for t he Lord. How can I behold t he
Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, Lord?

One who loves t he Lord knows t his; t he Lord is very dear t o my conscious mind.

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru, who has re-unit ed me wit h my Creat or Lord; I was
separat ed from Him for such a long t ime! | | 1| |

O my Lord, I am a sinner; I have come t o Your Sanct uary, and fallen at Your Door,
Lord.

My int ellect is wort hless; I am filt hy and pollut ed. Please shower me wit h Your Mercy
somet ime. | | 1| | Pause| |

My demerit s are so many and numerous. I have sinned so many t imes, over and over
again. O Lord, t hey cannot be count ed.

You, Lord, are t he Merciful Treasure of Virt ue. When it pleases You, Lord, You forgive
me.

I am a sinner, saved only by t he Company of t he Guru. He has best owed t he
Teachings of t he Lord's Name, which saves me. | | 2| |

What Glorious Virt ues of Yours can I describe, O my True Guru? When t he Guru
speaks, I am t ransfixed wit h wonder.

Can anyone else save a sinner like me? The True Guru has prot ect ed and saved me.

O Guru, You are my fat her. O Guru, You are my mot her. O Guru, You are my relat ive,
companion and friend. | | 3| |

My condit ion, O my True Guru - t hat condit ion, O Lord, is known only t o You.

I was rolling around in t he dirt , and no one cared for me at all. I n t he Company of t he
Guru, t he True Guru, I , t he worm, have been raised up and exalt ed.

Blessed, blessed is t he Guru of servant Nanak; meet ing Him, all my sorrows and
t roubles have come t o an end. | | 4| | 5| | 11| | 49| |


The soul of t he man is lured by gold and women; emot ional at t achment t o Maya is so
sweet t o him.

The mind has become at t ached t o t he pleasures of houses, palaces, horses and ot her
enj oyment s.

The Lord God does not even ent er his t hought s; how can he be saved, O my Lord
King? | | 1| |

O my Lord, t hese are my lowly act ions, O my Lord.

O Lord, Har, Har, Treasure of Virt ue, Merciful Lord: please bless me wit h Your Grace
and forgive me for all my mist akes. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have no beaut y, no social st at us, no manners.

Wit h what face am I t o speak? I have no virt ue at all; I have not chant ed Your Name.

I am a sinner, saved only by t he Company of t he Guru. This is t he generous blessing
of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

He gave all beings souls, bodies, mout hs, noses and wat er t o drink.

He gave t hem corn t o eat , clot hes t o wear, and ot her pleasures t o enj oy.

But t hey do not remember t he One who gave t hem all t his. The animals t hink t hat
t hey made t hemselves! | | 3| |

You made t hem all; You are all-pervading. You are t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of
heart s.

What can t hese wret ched creat ures do? This whole drama is Yours, O Lord and
Mast er.

Servant Nanak was purchased in t he slave-market . He is t he slave of t he Lord's slaves.
| | 4| | 6| | 12| | 50| |
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Just as t he mot her, having given birt h t o a son, feeds him and keeps him in her vision

- indoors and out doors, she put s food in his mout h; each and every moment , she
caresses him.

I n j ust t he same way, t he True Guru prot ect s His GurSikhs, who love t heir Beloved
Lord. | | 1| |

O my Lord, we are j ust t he ignorant children of our Lord God.

Hail, hail, t o t he Guru, t he Guru, t he True Guru, t he Divine Teacher who has made me
wise t hrough t he Lord's Teachings. | | 1| | Pause| |

The whit e flamingo circles t hrough t he sky,

but she keeps her young ones in her mind; she has left t hem behind, but she
const ant ly remembers t hem in her heart .

I n j ust t he same way, t he True Guru loves His Sikhs. The Lord cherishes His GurSikhs,
and keeps t hem clasped t o His Heart . | | 2| |

Just as t he t ongue, made of flesh and blood, is prot ect ed wit hin t he scissors of t he
t hirt y-t wo t eet h

- who t hinks t hat t he power lies in t he flesh or t he scissors? Everyt hing is in t he Power
of t he Lord.

I n j ust t he same way, when someone slanders t he Saint , t he Lord preserves t he honor
of His servant . | | 3| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, let none t hink t hat t hey have any power. All act as t he Lord
causes t hem t o act .

Old age, deat h, fever, poisons and snakes - everyt hing is in t he Hands of t he Lord.
Not hing can t ouch anyone wit hout t he Lord's Order.

Wit hin your conscious mind, O servant Nanak, medit at e forever on t he Name of t he
Lord, who shall deliver you in t he end. | | 4| | 7| | 13| | 51| |


Meet ing Him, t he mind is filled wit h bliss. He is called t he True Guru.

Double-mindedness depart s, and t he supreme st at us of t he Lord is obt ained. | | 1| |

How can I meet my Beloved True Guru?

Each and every moment , I humbly bow t o Him. How will I meet my Perfect Guru?
| | 1| | Pause| |

Grant ing His Grace, t he Lord has led me t o meet my Perfect True Guru.

The desire of His humble servant has been fulfilled. I have received t he dust of t he
Feet of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

Those who meet t he True Guru implant devot ional worship t o t he Lord, and list en t o
t his devot ional worship of t he Lord.

They never suffer any loss; t hey cont inually earn t he profit of t he Lord. | | 3| |

One whose heart blossoms fort h, is not in love wit h dualit y.

O Nanak, meet ing t he Guru, one is saved, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 8| | 14| | 52| |

Fourt h Mehl, Gauree Poorbee:

The Merciful Lord God showered me wit h His Mercy; wit h mind and body and mout h, I
chant t he Lord's Name.

As Gurmukh, I have been dyed in t he deep and last ing color of t he Lord's Love. The
robe of my body is drenched wit h His Love. | | 1| |

I am t he maid-servant of my Lord God.

When my mind surrendered t o t he Lord, He made all t he world my slave. | | 1| | Pause| |

Consider t his well, O Saint s, O Siblings of Dest iny - search your own heart s, seek and
find Him t here.

The Beaut y and t he Light of t he Lord, Har, Har, is present in all. I n all places, t he Lord
dwells near by, close at hand. | | 2| |
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The Lord, Har, Har, dwells close by, all over t he world. He is I nfinit e, All-powerful and
I mmeasurable.

The Perfect Guru has revealed t he Lord, Har, Har, t o me. I have sold my head t o t he
Guru. | | 3| |

O Dear Lord, inside and out side, I am in t he prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary; You are t he
Great est of t he Great , All-powerful Lord.

Servant Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, night and day, meet ing t he
Guru, t he True Guru, t he Divine I nt ermediary. | | 4| | 1| | 15| | 53| |

Gauree Poorbee, Fourt h Mehl:

Life of t he World, I nfinit e Lord and Mast er, Mast er of t he Universe, All-powerful
Archit ect of Dest iny.

Whichever way You t urn me, O my Lord and Mast er, t hat is t he way I shall go. | | 1| |

O Lord, my mind is at t uned t o t he Lord's Love.

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I have obt ained t he sublime essence
of t he Lord. I am absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord, Har, Har, and t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he panacea, t he medicine
for t he world. The Lord, and t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, bring peace and
t ranquilit y.

Those who part ake of t he Lord's sublime essence, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings -
t heir sins and sufferings are all eliminat ed. | | 2| |

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny inscribed on t heir foreheads, bat he in t he
pool of cont ent ment of t he Guru.

The filt h of evil-mindedness is t ot ally washed away, from t hose who are imbued wit h
t he Love of t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

O Lord, You Yourself are Your Own Mast er, O God. There is no ot her Giver as Great as
You.
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Servant Nanak lives by t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; by t he Lord's Mercy, he
chant s t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 2| | 16| | 54| |


Show Mercy t o me, O Life of t he World, O Great Giver, so t hat my mind may merge
wit h t he Lord.

The True Guru has best owed His most pure and sacred Teachings. Chant ing t he Name
of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, my mind is t ransfixed and enrapt ured. | | 1| |

O Lord, my mind and body have been pierced t hrough by t he True Lord.

The whole world is caught and held in t he mout h of Deat h. Through t he Teachings of
t he Guru, t he True Guru, O Lord, I am saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who are not in love wit h t he Lord are foolish and false - t hey are fait hless
cynics.

They suffer t he most ext reme agonies of birt h and deat h; t hey die over and over
again, and t hey rot away in manure. | | 2| |

You are t he Merciful Cherisher of t hose who seek Your Sanct uary. I beg of You: please
grant me Your gift , Lord.

Make me t he slave of t he Lord's slaves, so t hat my mind might dance in Your Love.
| | 3| |

He Himself is t he Great Banker; God is our Lord and Mast er. I am His pet t y merchant .

My mind, body and soul are all Your capit al asset s. You, O God, are t he True Banker
of servant Nanak. | | 4| | 3| | 17| | 55| |


You are Merciful, t he Dest royer of all pain. Please give me Your Ear and list en t o my
prayer.

Please unit e me wit h t he True Guru, my breat h of life; t hrough Him, O my Lord and
Mast er, You are known. | | 1| |

O Lord, I acknowledge t he True Guru as t he Supreme Lord God.

I am foolish and ignorant , and my int ellect is impure. Through t he Teachings of t he
Guru, t he True Guru, O Lord, I come t o know You. | | 1| | Pause| |

All t he pleasures and enj oyment s which I have seen - I have found t hem all t o be
bland and insipid.
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I have t ast ed t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, by meet ing
t he True Guru. I t is sweet , like t he j uice of t he sugarcane. | | 2| |

Those who have not met t he Guru, t he True Guru, are foolish and insane - t hey are
fait hless cynics.

Those who were pre-ordained t o have no good karma at all - gazing int o t he lamp of
emot ional at t achment , t hey are burnt , like mot hs in a flame. | | 3| |

Those whom You, in Your Mercy, have met , Lord, are commit t ed t o Your Service.

Servant Nanak chant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har. He is famous, and t hrough
t he Guru's Teachings, He merges in t he Name. | | 4| | 4| | 18| | 56| |


O my mind, God is always wit h you; He is your Lord and Mast er. Tell me, where could
you run t o get away from t he Lord?

The True Lord God Himself grant s forgiveness; we are emancipat ed only when t he
Lord Himself emancipat es us. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har - chant it in your mind.

Quickly now, run t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru, O my mind; following t he Guru,
t he True Guru, you shall be saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

O my mind, serve God, t he Giver of all peace; serving Him, you shall come t o dwell in
your own home deep wit hin.

As Gurmukh, go and ent er your own home; anoint yourself wit h t he sandalwood oil of
t he Lord's Praises. | | 2| |

O my mind, t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har, Har, are exalt ed and sublime.
Earn t he profit of t he Lord's Name, and let your mind be happy.

I f t he Lord, Har, Har, in His Mercy, best ows it , t hen we part ake of t he ambrosial
essence of t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

O my mind, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and at t ached t o dualit y, t hose
fait hless cynics are st rangled by t he Messenger of Deat h.

Such fait hless cynics, who have forgot t en t he Naam, are t hieves. O my mind, do not
even go near t hem. | | 4| |

O my mind, serve t he Unknowable and I mmaculat e Lord, t he Man-lion; serving Him,
your account will be cleared.

The Lord God has made servant Nanak perfect ; he is not diminished by even t he
t iniest part icle. | | 5| | 5| | 19| | 57| |


My breat h of life is in Your Power, God; my soul and body are t ot ally Yours.

Be merciful t o me, and show me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. There is such a
great longing wit hin my mind and body! | | 1| |

O my Lord, t here is such a great longing wit hin my mind and body t o meet t he Lord.

When t he Guru, t he Merciful Guru, showed j ust a lit t le mercy t o me, my Lord God
came and met me. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever is in my conscious mind, O Lord and Mast er - t hat condit ion of mine is
known only t o You, Lord.

Night and day, I chant Your Name, and I find peace. I live by placing my hopes in
You, Lord. | | 2| |

The Guru, t he True Guru, t he Giver, has shown me t he Way; my Lord God came and
met me.

Night and day, I am filled wit h bliss; by great good fort une, all of t he hopes of His
humble servant have been fulfilled. | | 3| |

O Lord of t he World, Mast er of t he Universe, everyt hing is under Your cont rol.

Servant Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary, Lord; please, preserve t he honor of Your
humble servant . | | 4| | 6| | 20| | 58| |


This mind does not hold st ill, even for an inst ant . Dist ract ed by all sort s of dist ract ions,
it wanders around aimlessly in t he t en direct ions.
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I have found t he Perfect Guru, t hrough great good fort une; He has given me t he
Mant ra of t he Lord's Name, and my mind has become quiet and t ranquil. | | 1| |
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O Lord, I am t he slave of t he True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My forehead has been branded wit h His brand; I owe such a great debt t o t he Guru.

He has been so generous and kind t o me; He has carried me across t he t reacherous
and t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

Those who do not have love for t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s, harbor only false
int ent ions and goals.

As paper breaks down and dissolves in wat er, t he self-willed manmukh wast es away in
arrogant pride. | | 3| |

I know not hing, and I do not know t he fut ure; as t he Lord keeps me, so do I st and.

For my failings and mist akes, O Guru, grant me Your Grace; servant Nanak is Your
obedient dog. | | 4| | 7| | 21| | 59| |


The body-village is filled t o overflowing wit h sexual desire and anger, which were
broken int o bit s when I met wit h t he Holy Saint .

By pre-ordained dest iny, I have met wit h t he Guru. I have ent ered int o t he realm of

Greet t he Holy Saint wit h your palms pressed t oget her; t his is an act of great merit .

Bow down before Him; t his is a virt uous act ion indeed. | | 1| | Pause| |

The wicked shaakt as, t he fait hless cynics, do not know t he t ast e of t he Lord's sublime
essence. The t horn of egot ism is embedded deep wit hin t hem.

The more t hey walk away, t he deeper it st icks int o t hem, and t he more t hey suffer in
pain, unt il finally, t he Messenger of Deat h smashes his club against t heir heads. | | 2| |

The humble servant s of t he Lord are absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. The
pain of birt h and t he fear of deat h are eradicat ed.

They have obt ained t he I mperishable Supreme Being, t he Transcendent Lord God, and
t hey obt ain great honor t hroughout all t he worlds and realms. | | 3| |

I am poor and meek, God, but I am Yours! Save me, please save me, O Great est of
t he Great !

Servant Nanak t akes t he Sust enance and Support of t he Naam. I n t he Name of t he
Lord, he enj oys celest ial peace. | | 4| | 8| | 22| | 60| |


Wit hin t his body-fort ress is t he Lord, t he Sovereign Lord King, but t he st ubborn ones
do not find t he t ast e.

When t he Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, showed His Mercy, I found and t ast ed it ,
t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 1| |

Lovingly focused upon t he Guru, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise has become sweet t o
me. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord, t he Supreme Lord God, is I naccessible and Unfat homable. Those who are
commit t ed t o t he True Guru, t he Divine I nt ermediary, meet t he Lord.

Those whose heart s are pleased wit h t he Guru's Teachings - t he Lord's Presence is
revealed t o t hem. | | 2| |

The heart s of t he self-willed manmukhs are hard and cruel; t heir inner beings are
dark.

Even if t he poisonous snake is fed large amount s of milk, it will st ill yield only poison.
| | 3| |

O Lord God, please unit e me wit h t he Holy Guru, so t hat I might j oyfully grind and eat
t he Shabad.

Servant Nanak is t he slave of t he Guru; in t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion, t he
bit t er becomes sweet . | | 4| | 9| | 23| | 61| |


For t he sake of t he Lord, Har, Har, I have sold my body t o t he Perfect Guru.

The True Guru, t he Giver, has implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me.
A very blessed and fort unat e dest iny is recorded upon my forehead. | | 1| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I am lovingly cent ered on t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |
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The All-pervading Sovereign Lord King is cont ained in each and every heart . Through
t he Guru, and t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, I am lovingly cent ered on t he Lord.

Cut t ing my mind and body int o pieces, I offer t hem t o my Guru. The Guru's Teachings
have dispelled my doubt and fear. | | 2| |

I n t he darkness, t he Guru has lit t he lamp of t he Guru's wisdom; I am lovingly focused
on t he Lord.

The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled, and my mind has been awakened;
wit hin t he home of my inner being, I have found t he genuine art icle. | | 3| |

The vicious hunt ers, t he fait hless cynics, are hunt ed down by t he Messenger of Deat h.

They have not sold t heir heads t o t he True Guru; t hose wret ched, unfort unat e ones
cont inue coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 4| |

Hear my prayer, O God, my Lord and Mast er: I beg for t he Sanct uary of t he Lord God.

Servant Nanak's honor and respect is t he Guru; he has sold his head t o t he True Guru.
| | 5| | 10| | 24| | 62| |


I am egot ist ical and conceit ed, and my int ellect is ignorant . Meet ing t he Guru, my
selfishness and conceit have been abolished.

The illness of egot ism is gone, and I have found peace. Blessed, blessed is t he Guru,
t he Sovereign Lord King. | | 1| |

I have found t he Lord, t hrough t he Teachings of t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My heart is filled wit h love for t he Sovereign Lord King; t he Guru has shown me t he
pat h and t he way t o find Him.

My soul and body all belong t o t he Guru; I was separat ed, and He has led me int o t he
Lord's Embrace. | | 2| |

Deep wit hin myself, I would love t o see t he Lord; t he Guru has inspired me t o see Him
wit hin my heart .

Wit hin my mind, int uit ive peace and bliss have arisen; I have sold myself t o t he Guru.
| | 3| |

I am a sinner - I have commit t ed so many sins; I am a villainous, t hieving t hief.

Now, Nanak has come t o t he Lord's Sanct uary; preserve my honor, Lord, as it pleases
Your Will. | | 4| | 11| | 25| | 63| |


Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he unst ruck music resounds; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, t he mind sings.

By great good fort une, I received t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan. Blessed,
blessed is t he Guru, who has led me t o love t he Lord. | | 1| |

The Gurmukh is lovingly cent ered on t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

My Lord and Mast er is t he Perfect True Guru. My mind works t o serve t he Guru.

I massage and wash t he Feet of t he Guru, who recit es t he Sermon of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Teachings of t he Guru are in my heart ; t he Lord is t he Source of nect ar. My
t ongue sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

My mind is immersed in, and drenched wit h t he Lord's essence. Fulfilled wit h t he
Lord's Love, I shall never feel hunger again. | | 3| |

People t ry all sort s of t hings, but wit hout t he Lord's Mercy, His Name is not obt ained.

The Lord has showered His Mercy upon servant Nanak; t hrough t he wisdom of t he
Guru's Teachings, he has enshrined t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 12| | 26| | 64| |

Raag Gauree Maaj h, Fourt h Mehl:

O my soul, as Gurmukh, do t his deed: chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Make t hat t eaching your mot her, t hat it may t each you t o keep t he Lord's Name in
your mout h.

Let cont ent ment be your fat her; t he Guru is t he Primal Being, beyond birt h or
incarnat ion.
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By great good fort une, you shall meet wit h t he Lord. | | 1| |

I have met t he Guru, t he Yogi, t he Primal Being; I am delight ed wit h His Love.

The Guru is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord; He dwells forever in Nirvaanaa.

By great good fort une, I met t he most accomplished and all-knowing Lord.

My mind and body are drenched in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Come, O Saint s - let 's meet t oget her and chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

I n t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion, let 's earn t he last ing profit of t he Naam.

Let 's serve t he Saint s, and drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

By one's karma and pre-ordained dest iny, t hey are met . | | 3| |

I n t he mont h of Saawan, t he clouds of Ambrosial Nect ar hang over t he world.

The peacock of t he mind chirps, and receives t he Word of t he Shabad, in it s mout h;

t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord rains down, and t he Sovereign Lord King is met .

Servant Nanak is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| | 27| | 65| |

Gauree Maaj h, Fourt h Mehl:

Come, O sist ers - let 's make virt ue our charms.

Let 's j oin t he Saint s, and enj oy t he pleasure of t he Lord's Love.

The lamp of t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom burns st eadily in my mind.

The Lord, being pleased and moved by pit y, has led me t o meet Him. | | 1| |

My mind and body are filled wit h love for my Darling Lord.

The True Guru, t he Divine I nt ermediary, has unit ed me wit h my Friend.

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I offer my mind t o t he Guru, who has led me t o meet my God.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t he Lord. | | 2| |

Dwell, O my Beloved, dwell, O my Lord of t he Universe; O Lord, show mercy t o me
and come t o dwell wit hin my mind.

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires, O my Lord of t he Universe; I am
t ransfixed wit h ecst asy, gazing upon t he Perfect Guru.

The happy soul-brides receive t he Lord's Name, O my Lord of t he Universe; night and
day, t heir minds are blissful and happy.

By great good fort une, t he Lord is found, O my Lord of t he Universe; earning profit
cont inually, t he mind laughs wit h j oy. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself creat es, and t he Lord Himself beholds; t he Lord Himself assigns all
t o t heir t asks.

Some part ake of t he bount y of t he Lord's favor, which never runs out , while ot hers
receive only a handful.

Some sit upon t hrones as kings, and enj oy const ant pleasures, while ot hers must beg
for charit y.

The Word of t he Shabad is pervading in everyone, O my Lord of t he Universe; servant
Nanak medit at es on t he Naam. | | 4| | 2| | 28| | 66| |


From wit hin my mind, from wit hin my mind, O my Lord of t he Universe, I am imbued
wit h t he Love of t he Lord, from wit hin my mind.

The Lord's Love is wit h me, but it cannot be seen, O my Lord of t he Universe; t he
Perfect Guru has led me t o see t he unseen.

He has revealed t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my Lord of t he Universe; all
povert y and pain have depart ed.

I have obt ained t he supreme st at us of t he Lord, O my Lord of t he Universe; by great
good fort une, I am absorbed in t he Naam. | | 1| |

Wit h his eyes, O my Beloved, wit h his eyes, O my Lord of t he Universe - has anyone
ever seen t he Lord God wit h his eyes?

My mind and body are sad and depressed, O my Lord of t he Universe; wit hout her
Husband Lord, t he soul-bride is wit hering away.
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Meet ing t he Saint s, O my Lord of t he Universe, I have found my Lord God, my
Companion, my Best Friend.

The Lord, t he Life of t he World, has come t o meet me, O my Lord of t he Universe.
The night of my life now passes in peace. | | 2| |

O Saint s, unit e me wit h my Lord God, my Best Friend; my mind and body are hungry
for Him.

I cannot survive wit hout seeing my Beloved; deep wit hin, I feel t he pain of separat ion
from t he Lord.

The Sovereign Lord King is my Beloved, my Best Friend. Through t he Guru, I have met
Him, and my mind has been rej uvenat ed.

The hopes of my mind and body have been fulfilled, O my Lord of t he Universe;
meet ing t he Lord, my mind vibrat es wit h j oy. | | 3| |

A sacrifice, O my Lord of t he Universe, a sacrifice, O my Beloved; I am forever a
sacrifice t o You.

My mind and body are filled wit h love for my Husband Lord; O my Lord of t he
Universe, please preserve my asset s.

Unit e me wit h t he True Guru, Your Advisor, O my Lord of t he Universe; t hrough His
guidance, He shall lead me t o t he Lord.

I have obt ained t he Lord's Name, by Your Mercy, O my Lord of t he Universe; servant
Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary. | | 4| | 3| | 29| | 67| |


Playful is my Lord of t he Universe; playful is my Beloved. My Lord God is wondrous
and playful.

The Lord Himself creat ed Krishna, O my Lord of t he Universe; t he Lord Himself is t he
milkmaids who seek Him.

The Lord Himself enj oys every heart , O my Lord of t he Universe; He Himself is t he
Ravisher and t he Enj oyer.

The Lord is All-knowing - He cannot be fooled, O my Lord of t he Universe. He is t he
True Guru, t he Yogi. | | 1| |

He Himself creat ed t he world, O my Lord of t he Universe; t he Lord Himself plays in so
many ways!

Some enj oy enj oyment s, O my Lord of t he Universe, while ot hers wander around
naked, t he poorest of t he poor.

He Himself creat ed t he world, O my Lord of t he Universe; t he Lord gives His gift s t o all
who beg for t hem.

His devot ees have t he Support of t he Naam, O my Lord of t he Universe; t hey beg for
t he sublime sermon of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Lord Himself inspires His devot ees t o worship Him, O my Lord of t he Universe;
t he Lord fulfills t he desires of t he minds of His devot ees.

He Himself is permeat ing and pervading t he wat ers and t he lands, O my Lord of t he
Universe; He is All-pervading - He is not far away.

The Lord Himself is wit hin t he self, and out side as well, O my Lord of t he Universe;
t he Lord Himself is fully pervading everywhere.

The Lord, t he Supreme Soul, is diffused everywhere, O my Lord of t he Universe. The
Lord Himself beholds all; His I mmanent Presence is pervading everywhere. | | 3| |

O Lord, t he music of t he praanic wind is deep wit hin, O my Lord of t he Universe; as
t he Lord Himself plays t his music, so does it vibrat e and resound.

O Lord, t he t reasure of t he Naam is deep wit hin, O my Lord of t he Universe; t hrough
t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord God is revealed.

He Himself leads us t o ent er His Sanct uary, O my Lord of t he Universe; t he Lord
preserves t he honor of His devot ees.
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By great good fort une, one j oins t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion, O my Lord of t he
Universe; O servant Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, one's affairs are resolved.
| | 4| | 4| | 30| | 68| |


The Lord has implant ed a longing for t he Lord's Name wit hin me.

I have met t he Lord God, my Best Friend, and I have found peace.

Beholding my Lord God, I live, O my mot her.

The Lord's Name is my Friend and Brot her. | | 1| |

O Dear Saint s, sing t he Glorious Praises of my Lord God.

As Gurmukh, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O very fort unat e ones.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is my soul and my breat h of life.

I shall never again have t o cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

How shall I behold my Lord God? My mind and body yearn for Him.

Unit e me wit h t he Lord, Dear Saint s; my mind is in love wit h Him.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, I have found t he Sovereign Lord, my
Beloved.

O very fort unat e ones, chant t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Wit hin my mind and body, t here is such a great longing for God, t he Lord of t he
Universe.

Unit e me wit h t he Lord, Dear Saint s. God, t he Lord of t he Universe, is so close t o me.

Through t he Teachings of t he True Guru, t he Naam is always revealed;

t he desires of servant Nanak's mind have been fulfilled. | | 4| | 5| | 31| | 69| |


I f I receive my Love, t he Naam, t hen I live.

I n t he t emple of t he mind, is t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, we drink it in.

My mind is drenched wit h t he Love of t he Lord. I cont inually drink in t he sublime
essence of t he Lord.

I have found t he Lord wit hin my mind, and so I live. | | 1| |

The arrow of t he Lord's Love has pierced by mind and body.

The Lord, t he Primal Being, is All-knowing; He is my Beloved and my Best Friend.

The Saint ly Guru has unit ed me wit h t he All-knowing and All-seeing Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

I seek my Lord, Har, Har, my I nt imat e, my Best Friend.

Show me t he way t o t he Lord, Dear Saint s; I am searching all over for Him.

The Kind and Compassionat e True Guru has shown me t he Way, and I have found t he
Lord.

Through t he Name of t he Lord, I am absorbed in t he Naam. | | 3| |

I am consumed wit h t he pain of separat ion from t he Love of t he Lord.

The Guru has fulfilled my desire, and I have received t he Ambrosial Nect ar in my
mout h.

The Lord has become merciful, and now I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

Servant Nanak has obt ained t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 4| | 6| | 20| | 18| | 32| | 70| |

Fift h Mehl, Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, Chau-Padas:


How can happiness be found, O my Siblings of Dest iny?

How can t he Lord, our Help and Support , be found? | | 1| | Pause| |

There is no happiness in owning one's own home, in all of Maya,

or in loft y mansions cast ing beaut iful shadows.

I n fraud and greed, t his human life is being wast ed. | | 1| |
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He is pleased at t he sight of his elephant s and horses

and his armies assembled, his servant s and his soldiers.

But t he noose of egot ism is t ight ening around his neck. | | 2| |

His rule may ext end in all t en direct ions;

he may revel in pleasures, and enj oy many women

- but he is j ust a beggar, who in his dream, is a king. | | 3| |

The True Guru has shown me t hat t here is only one pleasure.

What ever t he Lord does, is pleasing t o t he Lord's devot ee.

Servant Nanak has abolished his ego, and he is absorbed in t he Lord. | | 4| |

This is t he way t o find happiness, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

This is t he way t o find t he Lord, our Help and Support . | | 1| | Second Pause| |

Gauree Gwaarayree, Fift h Mehl:

Why do you doubt ? What do you doubt ?

God is pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky.

The Gurmukhs are saved, while t he self-willed manmukhs lose t heir honor. | | 1| |

One who is prot ect ed by t he Merciful Lord

- no one else can rival him. | | 1| | Pause| |

The I nfinit e One is pervading among all.

So sleep in peace, and don't worry.

He knows everyt hing which happens. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs are dying in t he t hirst of dualit y.

They wander lost t hrough count less incarnat ions; t his is t heir pre-ordained dest iny.

As t hey plant , so shall t hey harvest . | | 3| |

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, my mind has blossomed fort h.

And now everywhere I look, God is revealed t o me.

Servant Nanak's hopes have been fulfilled by t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| | 71| |


I n so many incarnat ions, you were a worm and an insect ;

in so many incarnat ions, you were an elephant , a fish and a deer.

I n so many incarnat ions, you were a bird and a snake.

I n so many incarnat ions, you were yoked as an ox and a horse. | | 1| |

Meet t he Lord of t he Universe - now is t he t ime t o meet Him.

Aft er so very long, t his human body was fashioned for you. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n so many incarnat ions, you were rocks and mount ains;

in so many incarnat ions, you were abort ed in t he womb;

in so many incarnat ions, you developed branches and leaves;

you wandered t hrough 8.4 million incarnat ions. | | 2| |

Through t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you obt ained t his human life.

Do seva - selfless service; follow t he Guru's Teachings, and vibrat e t he Lord's Name,
Har, Har.

Abandon pride, falsehood and arrogance.

Remain dead while yet alive, and you shall be welcomed in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

What ever has been, and what ever shall be, comes from You, Lord.

No one else can do anyt hing at all.

We are unit ed wit h You, when You unit e us wit h Yourself.

Says Nanak, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 4| | 3| | 72| |


I n t he field of karma, plant t he seed of t he Naam.

Your works shall be brought t o fruit ion.

You shall obt ain t hese fruit s, and t he fear of deat h shall be dispelled.

Sing cont inually t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

Keep t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, enshrined in your heart ,

and your affairs shall be quickly resolved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Be always at t ent ive t o your God;

t hus you shall be honored in His Court .
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Give up all your clever t ricks and devices,

and hold t ight t o t he Feet of t he Saint s. | | 2| |

The One, who holds all creat ures in His Hands,

is never separat ed from t hem; He is wit h t hem all.

Abandon your clever devices, and grasp hold of His Support .

I n an inst ant , you shall be saved. | | 3| |

Know t hat He is always near at hand.

Accept t he Order of God as True.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, eradicat e selfishness and conceit .

O Nanak, chant and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.
| | 4| | 4| | 73| |


The Guru's Word is et ernal and everlast ing.

The Guru's Word cut s away t he noose of Deat h.

The Guru's Word is always wit h t he soul.

Through t he Guru's Word, one is immersed in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 1| |

What ever t he Guru gives, is useful t o t he mind.

What ever t he Saint does - accept t hat as True. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru's Word is infallible and unchanging.

Through t he Guru's Word, doubt and prej udice are dispelled.

The Guru's Word never goes away;

t hrough t he Guru's Word, we sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Guru's Word accompanies t he soul.

The Guru's Word is t he Mast er of t he mast erless.

The Guru's Word saves one from falling int o hell.

Through t he Guru's Word, t he t ongue savors t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 3| |

The Guru's Word is revealed in t he world.

Through t he Guru's Word, no one suffers defeat .

O Nanak, t he True Guru is always kind and compassionat e, unt o t hose whom t he Lord
Himself has blessed wit h His Mercy. | | 4| | 5| | 74| |


He makes j ewels out of t he dust ,

and He managed t o preserve you in t he womb.

He has given you fame and great ness;

medit at e on t hat God, t went y-four hours a day. | | 1| |

O Lord, I seek t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

Meet ing t he Guru, I medit at e on my Lord and Mast er. | | 1| | Pause| |

He t ransformed me, t he fool, int o a fine speaker,

and He made t he unconscious become conscious;

by His Grace, I have obt ained t he nine t reasures.

May I never forget t hat God from my mind. | | 2| |

He has given a home t o t he homeless;

He has given honor t o t he dishonored.

He has fulfilled all desires;

remember Him in medit at ion, day and night , wit h every breat h and every morsel of
food. | | 3| |

By His Grace, t he bonds of Maya are cut away.

By Guru's Grace, t he bit t er poison has become Ambrosial Nect ar.

Says Nanak, I cannot do anyt hing;

I praise t he Lord, t he Prot ect or. | | 4| | 6| | 75| |


I n His Sanct uary, t here is no fear or sorrow.

Wit hout Him, not hing at all can be done.

I have renounced clever t ricks, power and int ellect ual corrupt ion.

God is t he Prot ect or of His servant . | | 1| |

Medit at e, O my mind, on t he Lord, Raam, Raam, wit h love.

Wit hin your home, and beyond it , He is always wit h you. | | 1| | Pause| |

Keep His Support in your mind.
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Tast e t he ambrosial essence, t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Of what use are ot her effort s?

Showing His Mercy, t he Lord Himself prot ect s our honor. | | 2| |

What is t he human? What power does he have?

All t he t umult of Maya is false.

Our Lord and Mast er is t he One who act s, and causes ot hers t o act .

He is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of all heart s. | | 3| |

Of all comfort s, t his is t he t rue comfort .

Keep t he Guru's Teachings in your mind.

Those who bear love for t he Name of t he Lord

- says Nanak, t hey are blessed, and very fort unat e. | | 4| | 7| | 76| |


List ening t o t he Lord's sermon, my pollut ion has been washed away.

I have become t ot ally pure, and I now walk in peace.

By great good fort une, I found t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy;

I have fallen in love wit h t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, His servant has been carried across.

The Guru has lift ed me up and carried me across t he ocean of fire. | | 1| | Pause| |

Singing t he Kirt an of His Praises, my mind has become peaceful;

t he sins of count less incarnat ions have been washed away.

I have seen all t he t reasures wit hin my own mind;

why should I now go out searching for t hem? | | 2| |

When God Himself becomes merciful,

t he work of His servant becomes perfect .

He has cut away my bonds, and made me His slave.

Remember, remember, remember Him in medit at ion; He is t he t reasure of excellence.
| | 3| |

He alone is in t he mind; He alone is everywhere.

The Perfect Lord is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading everywhere.

The Perfect Guru has dispelled all doubt s.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, Nanak has found peace. | | 4| | 8| | 77| |


Those who have died have been forgot t en.

Those who survive have fast ened t heir belt s.

They are busily occupied in t heir affairs;

t hey cling t wice as hard t o Maya. | | 1| |

No one t hinks of t he t ime of deat h;

people grasp t o hold t hat which shall pass away. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fools - t heir bodies are bound down by desires.

They are mired in sexual desire, anger and at t achment ;

t he Right eous Judge of Dharma st ands over t heir heads.

Believing it t o be sweet , t he fools eat poison. | | 2| |

They say, "I shall t ie up my enemy, and I shall cut him down. Who dares t o set foot
upon my land?

I am learned, I am clever and wise."

The ignorant ones do not recognize t heir Creat or. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself knows His Own st at e and condit ion.

What can anyone say? How can anyone describe Him?

What ever He at t aches us t o - t o t hat we are at t ached.

Everyone begs for t heir own good. | | 4| |

Everyt hing is Yours; You are t he Creat or Lord.

You have no end or limit at ion.

Please give t his gift t o Your servant ,

t hat Nanak might never forget t he Naam. | | 5| | 9| | 78| |


By all sort s of effort s, people do not find salvat ion.

Through clever t ricks, t he weight is only piled on more and more.

Serving t he Lord wit h a pure heart ,

you shall be received wit h honor at God's Court . | | 1| |
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O my mind, hold t ight t o t he Support of t he Lord's Name.

The hot winds shall never even t ouch you. | | 1| | Pause| |

Like a boat in t he ocean of fear;

like a lamp which illumines t he darkness;

like fire which t akes away t he pain of cold

- j ust so, chant ing t he Name, t he mind becomes peaceful. | | 2| |

The t hirst of your mind shall be quenched,

and all hopes shall be fulfilled.

Your consciousness shall not waver.

Medit at e on t he Ambrosial Naam as Gurmukh, O my friend. | | 3| |

He alone receives t he panacea, t he medicine of t he Naam,

unt o whom t he Lord, in His Grace, best ows it .

One whose heart is filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har

- O Nanak, his pains and sorrows are eliminat ed. | | 4| | 10| | 79| |


Even wit h vast sums of wealt h, t he mind is not sat isfied.

Gazing upon count less beaut ies, t he man is not sat isfied.

He is so involved wit h his wife and sons - he believes t hat t hey belong t o him.

That wealt h shall pass away, and t hose relat ives shall be reduced t o ashes. | | 1| |

Wit hout medit at ing and vibrat ing on t he Lord, t hey are crying out in pain.

Their bodies are cursed, and t heir wealt h is cursed - t hey are imbued wit h Maya.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The servant carries t he bags of money on his head,

but it goes t o his mast er's house, and he receives only pain.

The man sit s as a king in his dreams,

but when he opens his eyes, he sees t hat it was all in vain. | | 2| |

The wat chman oversees t he field of anot her,

but t he field belongs t o his mast er, while he must get up and depart .

He works so hard, and suffers for t hat field,

but st ill, not hing comes int o his hands. | | 3| |

The dream is His, and t he kingdom is His;

He who has given t he wealt h of Maya, has infused t he desire for it .

He Himself annihilat es, and He Himself rest ores.

Nanak offers t his prayer t o God. | | 4| | 11| | 80| |


I have gazed upon t he many forms of Maya, in so many ways.

Wit h pen and paper, I have writ t en clever t hings.

I have seen what it is t o be a chief, a king, and an emperor,

but t hey do not sat isfy t he mind. | | 1| |

Show me t hat peace, O Saint s,

which will quench my t hirst and sat isfy my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

You may have horses as fast as t he wind, elephant s t o ride on,

sandalwood oil, and beaut iful women in bed,

act ors in dramas, singing in t heat ers

- but even wit h t hem, t he mind does not find cont ent ment . | | 2| |

You may have a t hrone at t he royal court , wit h beaut iful decorat ions and soft carpet s,

all sort s of luscious fruit s and beaut iful gardens,

t he excit ement of t he chase and princely pleasures

- but st ill, t he mind is not made happy by such illusory diversions. | | 3| |

I n t heir kindness, t he Saint s have t old me of t he True One,

and so I have obt ained all comfort s and j oy.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

Says Nanak, t hrough great good fort une, I have found t his. | | 4| |

One who obt ains t he wealt h of t he Lord becomes happy.

By God's Grace, I have j oined t he Saadh Sangat . | | 1| | Second Pause| | 12| | 81| |


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The mort al claims t his body as his own.

Again and again, he clings t o it .

He is ent angled wit h his children, his wife and household affairs.

He cannot be t he slave of t he Lord. | | 1| |

What is t hat way, by which t he Lord's Praises might be sung?

What is t hat int ellect , by which t his person might swim across, O mot her? | | 1| | Pause| |

That which is for his own good, he t hinks is evil.

I f someone t ells him t he t rut h, he looks upon t hat as poison.

He cannot t ell vict ory from defeat .

This is t he way of life in t he world of t he fait hless cynic. | | 2| |

The dement ed fool drinks in t he deadly poison,

while he believes t he Ambrosial Naam t o be bit t er.

He does not even approach t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy;

he wanders lost t hrough 8.4 million incarnat ions. | | 3| |

The birds are caught in t he net of Maya;

immersed in t he pleasures of love, t hey frolic in so many ways.

Says Nanak, t he Perfect Guru has cut away t he noose from t hose, unt o whom t he
Lord has shown His Mercy. | | 4| | 13| | 82| |


By Your Grace, we find t he Way.

By God's Grace, we medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

By God's Grace, we are released from our bondage.

By Your Grace, egot ism is eradicat ed. | | 1| |

As You assign me, so I t ake t o Your service.

By myself, I cannot do anyt hing at all, O Divine Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f it pleases You, t hen I sing t he Word of Your Bani.

I f it pleases You, t hen I speak t he Trut h.

I f it pleases You, t hen t he True Guru showers His Mercy upon me.

All peace comes by Your Kindness, God. | | 2| |

What ever pleases You is a pure act ion of karma.

What ever pleases You is t he t rue fait h of Dharma.

The t reasure of all excellence is wit h You.

Your servant prays t o You, O Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

The mind and body become immaculat e t hrough t he Lord's Love.

All peace is found in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

My mind remains at t uned t o Your Name;

Nanak affirms t his as his great est pleasure. | | 4| | 14| | 83| |


You may t ast e t he ot her flavors,

but your t hirst shall not depart , even for an inst ant .

But when you t ast e t he sweet flavor t he t he Lord's sublime essence

- upon t ast ing it , you shall be wonder-st ruck and amazed. | | 1| |

O dear beloved t ongue, drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

I mbued wit h t his sublime essence, you shall be sat isfied. | | 1| | Pause| |

O t ongue, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Each and every moment , medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

Do not list en t o any ot her, and do not go anywhere else.

By great good fort une, you shall find t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.
| | 2| |

Twent y-four hours a day, O t ongue, dwell upon God, t he Unfat homable, Supreme Lord
and Mast er.

Here and hereaft er, you shall be happy forever.

Chant ing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O t ongue, you shall become priceless. | | 3| |

All t he veget at ion will blossom fort h for you, flowering in fruit ion;

imbued wit h t his sublime essence, you shall never leave it again.

No ot her sweet and t ast y flavors can compare t o it .

Says Nanak, t he Guru has become my Support . | | 4| | 15| | 84| |


The mind is t he t emple, and t he body is t he fence built around it .
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The infinit e subst ance is wit hin it .

Wit hin it , t he great merchant is said t o dwell.

Who is t he t rader who deals t here? | | 1| |

How rare is t hat t rader who deals in t he j ewel of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He t akes t he Ambrosial Nect ar as his food. | | 1| | Pause| |

He dedicat es his mind and body t o serving t he Lord.

How can we please t he Lord?

I fall at His Feet , and I renounce all sense of 'mine and yours'.

Who can set t le t his bargain? | | 2| |

How can I at t ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence?

How can I get Him t o call me inside?

You are t he Great Merchant ; You have millions of t raders.

Who is t he benefact or? Who can t ake me t o Him? | | 3| |

Seeking and searching, I have found my own home, deep wit hin my own being.

The True Lord has shown me t he priceless j ewel.

When t he Great Merchant shows His Mercy, He blends us int o Himself.

Says Nanak, place your fait h in t he Guru. | | 4| | 16| | 85| |

Gauree, Fift h Mehl, Gwaarayree:

Night and day, t hey remain in t he Love of t he One.

They know t hat God is always wit h t hem.

They make t he Name of t heir Lord and Mast er t heir way of life;

t hey are sat isfied and fulfilled wit h t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. | | 1| |

I mbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord, t heir minds and bodies are rej uvenat ed,

ent ering t he Sanct uary of t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord's Lot us Feet are t he Support of t he soul.

They see only t he One, and obey His Order.

There is only one t rade, and one occupat ion.

They know no ot her t han t he Formless Lord. | | 2| |

They are free of bot h pleasure and pain.

They remain unat t ached, j oined t o t he Lord's Way.

They are seen among all, and yet t hey are dist inct from all.

They focus t heir medit at ion on t he Supreme Lord God. | | 3| |

How can I describe t he Glories of t he Saint s?

Their knowledge is unfat homable; t heir limit s cannot be known.

O Supreme Lord God, please shower Your Mercy upon me.

Bless Nanak wit h t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 17| | 86| |


You are my Companion; You are my Best Friend.

You are my Beloved; I am in love wit h You.

You are my honor; You are my decorat ion.

Wit hout You, I cannot survive, even for an inst ant . | | 1| |

You are my I nt imat e Beloved, You are my breat h of life.

You are my Lord and Mast er; You are my Leader. | | 1| | Pause| |

As You keep me, so do I survive.

What ever You say, t hat is what I do.

Wherever I look, t here I see You dwelling.

O my Fearless Lord, wit h my t ongue, I chant Your Name. | | 2| |

You are my nine t reasures, You are my st orehouse.

I am imbued wit h Your Love; You are t he Support of my mind.

You are my Glory; I am blended wit h You.

You are my Shelt er; You are my Anchoring Support . | | 3| |

Deep wit hin my mind and body, I medit at e on You.

I have obt ained Your secret from t he Guru.

Through t he True Guru, t he One and only Lord was implant ed wit hin me;

servant Nanak has t aken t o t he Support of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har. | | 4| | 18| | 87| |

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I t t orment s us wit h t he expression of pleasure and pain.

I t t orment s us t hrough incarnat ions in heaven and hell.

I t is seen t o afflict t he rich, t he poor and t he glorious.

The source of t his illness which t orment s us is greed. | | 1| |

Maya t orment s us in so many ways.

But t he Saint s live under Your Prot ect ion, God. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t t orment s us t hrough int oxicat ion wit h int ellect ual pride.

I t t orment s us t hrough t he love of children and spouse.

I t t orment s us t hrough elephant s, horses and beaut iful clot hes.

I t t orment s us t hrough t he int oxicat ion of wine and t he beaut y of yout h. | | 2| |

I t t orment s landlords, paupers and lovers of pleasure.

I t t orment s us t hrough t he sweet sounds of music and part ies.

I t t orment s us t hrough beaut iful beds, palaces and decorat ions.

I t t orment s us t hrough t he darkness of t he five evil passions. | | 3| |

I t t orment s t hose who act , ent angled in ego.

I t t orment s us t hrough household affairs, and it t orment s us in renunciat ion.

I t t orment s us t hrough charact er, lifest yle and social st at us.

I t t orment s us t hrough everyt hing, except for t hose who are imbued wit h t he Love of
t he Lord. | | 4| |

The Sovereign Lord King has cut away t he bonds of His Saint s.

How can Maya t orment t hem?

Says Nanak, Maya does not draw near t hose who have obt ained t he dust of t he feet
of t he Saint s. | | 5| | 19| | 88| |


The eyes are asleep in corrupt ion, gazing upon t he beaut y of anot her.

The ears are asleep, list ening t o slanderous st ories.

The t ongue is asleep, in it s desire for sweet flavors.

The mind is asleep, fascinat ed by Maya. | | 1| |

Those who remain awake in t his house are very rare;

by doing so, t hey receive t he whole t hing. | | 1| | Pause| |

All of my companions are int oxicat ed wit h t heir sensory pleasures;

t hey do not know how t o guard t heir own home.

The five t hieves have plundered t hem;

t he t hugs descend upon t he unguarded village. | | 2| |

Our mot hers and fat hers cannot save us from t hem;

friends and brot hers cannot prot ect us from t hem

- t hey cannot be rest rained by wealt h or cleverness.

Only t hrough t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, can t hose villains be
brought under cont rol. | | 3| |

Have Mercy upon me, O Lord, Sust ainer of t he world.

The dust of t he feet of t he Saint s is all t he t reasure I need.

I n t he Company of t he True Guru, one's invest ment remains int act .

Nanak is awake t o t he Love of t he Supreme Lord. | | 4| |

He alone is awake, unt o whom God shows His Mercy.

This invest ment , wealt h and propert y shall remain int act . | | 1| | Second Pause| | 20| | 89| |


Kings and emperors are under His Power.

The whole world is under His Power.

Everyt hing is done by His doing;

ot her t han Him, t here is not hing at all. | | 1| |

Offer your prayers t o your True Guru;

He will resolve your affairs. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Darbaar of His Court is t he most exalt ed of all.

His Name is t he Support of all His devot ees.

The Perfect Mast er is pervading everywhere.

His Glory is manifest in each and every heart . | | 2| |

Remembering Him in medit at ion, t he home of sorrow is abolished.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, t he Messenger of Deat h shall not t ouch you.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, t he dry branches become green again.
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Remembering Him in medit at ion, sinking st ones are made t o float . | | 3| |

I salut e and applaud t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he Support of t he breat h of life of His servant .

Says Nanak, t he Lord has heard my prayer;

by t he Grace of t he Saint s, I dwell in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 21| | 90| |


By t he Blessed Vision of t he True Guru's Darshan, t he fire of desire is quenched.

Meet ing t he True Guru, egot ism is subdued.

I n t he Company of t he True Guru, t he mind does not waver.

The Gurmukh speaks t he Ambrosial Word of Gurbani. | | 1| |

He sees t he True One pervading t he whole world; he is imbued wit h t he True One.

I have become cool and t ranquil, knowing God, t hrough t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one chant s t he Lord's Name.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one sings t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, all pains are erased.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one is released from bondage. | | 2| |

By t he kind Mercy of t he Saint s, emot ional at t achment and doubt are removed.

Taking a bat h in t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy - t his is t rue Dharmic fait h.

By t he kindness of t he Holy, t he Lord of t he Universe becomes merciful.

The life of my soul is wit h t he Holy. | | 3| |

Medit at ing on t he Merciful Lord, t he Treasure of Mercy, I have obt ained a seat in t he
Saadh Sangat .

I am wort hless, but God has been kind t o me.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , Nanak has t aken t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 22| | 91| |


I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I medit at e on t he Lord God.

The Guru has given me t he Mant ra of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Shedding my ego, I have become free of hat e.

Twent y-four hours a day, I worship t he Guru's Feet . | | 1| |

Now, my evil sense of alienat ion is eliminat ed,

since I have heard t he Praises of t he Lord wit h my ears. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Savior Lord is t he t reasure of int uit ive peace, poise and bliss.

He shall save me in t he end.

My pains, sufferings, fears and doubt s have been erased.

He has mercifully saved me from coming and going in reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

He Himself beholds, speaks and hears all.

O my mind, medit at e on t he One who is always wit h you.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, t he Light has dawned.

The One Lord, t he Treasure of Excellence, is perfect ly pervading everywhere. | | 3| |

Pure are t hose who speak, and sanct ified are t hose who hear and sing, forever and
ever, t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Says Nanak, when t he Lord best ows His Mercy,

all one's effort s are fulfilled. | | 4| | 23| | 92| |


He breaks our bonds, and inspires us t o chant t he Lord's Name.

Wit h t he mind cent ered in medit at ion on t he True Lord, anguish is eradicat ed, and one
comes t o dwell in peace.

Such is t he True Guru, t he Great Giver. | | 1| |

He alone is t he Giver of peace, who inspires us t o chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord.

By His Grace, He leads us t o merge wit h Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

He unit es wit h Himself t hose unt o whom He has shown His Mercy.

All t reasures are received from t he Guru.

Renouncing selfishness and conceit , coming and going come t o an end.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Supreme Lord God is recognized.
| | 2| |

God has become merciful t o His humble servant .
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The One Lord of t he Universe is t he Support of His humble servant s.

They love t he One Lord; t heir minds are filled wit h love for t he Lord.

The Name of t he Lord is all t reasures for t hem. | | 3| |

They are in love wit h t he Supreme Lord God;

t heir act ions are pure, and t heir lifest yle is t rue.

The Perfect Guru has dispelled t he darkness.

Nanak's God is I ncomparable and I nfinit e. | | 4| | 24| | 93| |


Those whose minds are filled wit h t he Lord, swim across.

Those who have t he blessing of good karma, meet wit h t he Lord.

Pain, disease and fear do not affect t hem at all.

They medit at e on t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s. | | 1| |

Medit at e on t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord.

From t he Perfect Guru, t his underst anding is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Merciful Lord is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes.


He is I naccessible, I ncomprehensible, Et ernal and I nfinit e.

Medit at e on Him, O my mind, t hrough t he Teachings of t he Perfect Guru. | | 2| |

Serving Him, all t reasures are obt ained.

Worshipping God, honor is obt ained.

Working for Him is never in vain;

forever and ever, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Show Mercy t o me, O God, O Searcher of heart s.

The Unseen Lord and Mast er is t he Treasure of Peace.

All beings and creat ures seek Your Sanct uary;

Nanak is blessed t o receive t he great ness of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 25| | 94| |


Our way of life is in His Hands;

remember Him, t he Mast er of t he mast erless.

When God comes t o mind, all pains depart .

All fears are dispelled t hrough t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Why do you fear any ot her t han t he Lord?

Forget t ing t he Lord, why do you pret end t o be at peace? | | 1| | Pause| |

He est ablished t he many worlds and skies.

The soul is illumined wit h His Light ;

no one can revoke His Blessing.

Medit at e, medit at e in remembrance on God, and become fearless. | | 2| |

Twent y-four hours a day, medit at e in remembrance on God's Name.

I n it are t he many sacred shrines of pilgrimage and cleansing bat hs.

Seek t he Sanct uary of t he Supreme Lord God.

Millions of mist akes shall be erased in an inst ant . | | 3| |

The Perfect King is self-sufficient .

God's servant has t rue fait h in Him.

Giving him His Hand, t he Perfect Guru prot ect s him.

O Nanak, t he Supreme Lord God is All-powerful. | | 4| | 26| | 95| |


By Guru's Grace, my mind is at t ached t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Asleep for so many incarnat ions, it is now awakened.

I chant t he Ambrosial Bani, t he Glorious Praises of God.

The Pure Teachings of t he Perfect Guru have been revealed t o me. | | 1| |

Medit at ing in remembrance on God, I have found t ot al peace.

Wit hin my home, and out side as well, t here is peace and poise all around.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I have recognized t he One who creat ed me.

Showing His Mercy, God has blended me wit h Himself.

Taking me by t he arm, He has made me His Own.

I cont inually chant and medit at e on t he Sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 2| |

Mant ras, t ant ras, all-curing medicines and act s of at onement ,
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are all in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t he Support of t he soul and t he breat h of
life.

I have obt ained t he t rue wealt h of t he Lord's Love.

I have crossed over t he t reacherous world-ocean in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy. | | 3| |

Sit in peace, O Saint s, wit h t he family of friends.

Earn t he wealt h of t he Lord, which is beyond est imat ion.

He alone obt ains it , unt o whom t he Guru has best owed it .

O Nanak, no one shall go away empt y-handed. | | 4| | 27| | 96| |


The hands are sanct ified inst ant ly,

and t he ent anglement s of Maya are dispelled.

Repeat const ant ly wit h your t ongue t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord,

and you shall find peace, O my friends, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| |

Wit h pen and ink, writ e upon your paper

t he Name of t he Lord, t he Ambrosial Word of t he Lord's Bani. | | 1| | Pause| |

By t his act , your sins shall be washed away.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, you shall not be punished by t he Messenger of
Deat h.

The couriers of t he Right eous Judge of Dharma shall not t ouch you.

The int oxicat ion of Maya shall not ent ice you at all. | | 2| |

You shall be redeemed, and t hrough you, t he whole world shall be saved,

if you chant t he Name of t he One and Only Lord.

Pract ice t his yourself, and t each ot hers;

inst ill t he Lord's Name in your heart . | | 3| |

That person, who has t his t reasure upon his forehead

- t hat person medit at es on God.

Twent y-four hours a day, chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| | 28| | 97| |

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, Fift h Mehl, Chau-Padas, Du-Padas:


That which belongs t o anot her - he claims as his own.

That which he must abandon - t o t hat , his mind is at t ract ed. | | 1| |

Tell me, how can he meet t he Lord of t he World?

That which is forbidden - wit h t hat , he is in love. | | 1| | Pause| |

That which is false - he deems as t rue.

That which is t rue - his mind is not at t ached t o t hat at all. | | 2| |

He t akes t he crooked pat h of t he unright eous way;

leaving t he st raight and narrow pat h, he weaves his way backwards. | | 3| |

God is t he Lord and Mast er of bot h worlds.

He, whom t he Lord unit es wit h Himself, O Nanak, is liberat ed. | | 4| | 29| | 98| |


I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t hey come t oget her t hrough dest iny.

As long as t he Lord commands, t hey enj oy t heir pleasures. | | 1| |

By burning oneself, t he Beloved Lord is not obt ained.

Only by t he act ions of dest iny does she rise up and burn herself, as a 'sat ee'.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I mit at ing what she sees, wit h her st ubborn mind-set , she goes int o t he fire.

She does not obt ain t he Company of her Beloved Lord, and she wanders t hrough
count less incarnat ions. | | 2| |

Wit h pure conduct and self-rest raint , she surrenders t o her Husband Lord's Will;

t hat woman shall not suffer pain at t he hands of t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, she who looks upon t he Transcendent Lord as her Husband,

is t he blessed 'sat ee'; she is received wit h honor in t he Court of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 30| | 99| |


I am prosperous and fort unat e, for I have received t he True Name.

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, wit h nat ural, int uit ive ease. | | 1| | Pause| |
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When I opened it up and gazed upon t he t reasures of my fat her and grandfat her,

t hen my mind became very happy. | | 1| |

The st orehouse is inexhaust ible and immeasurable, overflowing wit h priceless j ewels
and rubies. | | 2| |

The Siblings of Dest iny meet t oget her, and eat and spend,

but t hese resources do not diminish; t hey cont inue t o increase. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, one who has such dest iny writ t en on his forehead,

becomes a part ner in t hese t reasures. | | 4| | 31| | 100| |

Gauree, Fift h Mehl:

I was scared, scared t o deat h, when I t hought t hat He was far away.

But my fear was removed, when I saw t hat He is pervading everywhere. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru.

He shall not abandon me; He shall surely carry me across. | | 1| | Pause| |

Pain, disease and sorrow come when one forget s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Et ernal bliss comes when one sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Do not say t hat anyone is good or bad.

Renounce your arrogant pride, and grasp t he Feet of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, remember t he GurMant ra;

you shall find peace at t he True Court . | | 4| | 32| | 101| |


Those who have t he Lord as t heir Friend and Companion

- t ell me, what else do t hey need? | | 1| |

Those who are in love wit h t he Lord of t he Universe

- pain, suffering and doubt run away from t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have enj oyed t he flavor of t he Lord's sublime essence

are not at t ract ed t o any ot her pleasures. | | 2| |

Those whose speech is accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord

- what do t hey care about anyt hing else? | | 3| |

Those who belong t o t he One, unt o whom all t hings belong

- O Nanak, t hey find a last ing peace. | | 4| | 33| | 102| |


Those who look alike upon pleasure and pain

- how can anxiet y t ouch t hem? | | 1| |

The Lord's Holy Saint s abide in celest ial bliss.

They remain obedient t o t he Lord, t he Sovereign Lord King. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have t he Carefree Lord abiding in t heir minds

- no cares will ever bot her t hem. | | 2| |

Those who have banished doubt from t heir minds

are not afraid of deat h at all. | | 3| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord's Name by t he Guru

- says Nanak, all t reasures come t o t hem. | | 4| | 34| | 103| |


The Lord of Unfat homable Form has His Place in t he mind.

By Guru's Grace, a rare few come t o underst and t his. | | 1| |

The Ambrosial Pools of t he celest ial sermon

- t hose who find t hem, drink t hem in. | | 1| | Pause| |

The unst ruck melody of t he Guru's Bani vibrat es in t hat most special place.

The Lord of t he World is fascinat ed wit h t his melody. | | 2| |

The numerous, count less places of celest ial peace

- t here, t he Saint s dwell, in t he Company of t he Supreme Lord God. | | 3| |

There is infinit e j oy, and no sorrow or dualit y.

The Guru has blessed Nanak wit h t his home. | | 4| | 35| | 104| |


What form of Yours should I worship and adore?

What Yoga should I pract ice t o cont rol my body? | | 1| |
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What is t hat virt ue, by which I may sing of You?

What is t hat speech, by which I may please t he Supreme Lord God? | | 1| | Pause| |

What worship service shall I perform for You?

How can I cross over t he t errifying world-ocean? | | 2| |

What is t hat penance, by which I may become a penit ent ?

What is t hat Name, by which t he filt h of egot ism may be washed away? | | 3| |

Virt ue, worship, spirit ual wisdom, medit at ion and all service, O Nanak,

are obt ained from t he True Guru, when, in His Mercy and Kindness, He meet s us.
| | 4| |

They alone receive t his merit , and t hey alone know God,

who are approved by t he Giver of peace. | | 1| | Second Pause| | 36| | 105| |


The body which you are so proud of, does not belong t o you.

Power, propert y and wealt h are not yours. | | 1| |

They are not yours, so why do you cling t o t hem?

Only t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is yours; it is received from t he True Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Children, spouse and siblings are not yours.

Dear friends, mot her and fat her are not yours. | | 2| |

Gold, silver and money are not yours.

Fine horses and magnificent elephant s are of no use t o you. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hose whom t he Guru forgives, meet wit h t he Lord.

Everyt hing belongs t o t hose who have t he Lord as t heir King. | | 4| | 37| | 106| |


I place t he Guru's Feet on my forehead,

and all my pains are gone. | | 1| |


I have come t o underst and my soul, and I enj oy supreme bliss. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have applied t he dust of t he Guru's Feet t o my face,

which has removed all my arrogant int ellect . | | 2| |

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad has become sweet t o my mind,

and I behold t he Supreme Lord God. | | 3| |

The Guru is t he Giver of peace; t he Guru is t he Creat or.

O Nanak, t he Guru is t he Support of t he breat h of life and t he soul. | | 4| | 38| | 107| |


O my mind, seek t he One who lacks not hing. | | 1| |

Make t he Beloved Lord your friend.

Keep Him const ant ly in your mind; He is t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

O my mind, serve Him;

He is t he Primal Being, t he I nfinit e Divine Lord. | | 2| |

Place your hopes in t he One

who is t he Support of all beings, from t he very beginning of t ime, and t hroughout t he
ages. | | 3| |

His Love brings et ernal peace;

meet ing t he Guru, Nanak sings His Glorious Praises. | | 4| | 39| | 108| |


What ever my Friend does, I accept .

My Friend's act ions are pleasing t o me. | | 1| |

Wit hin my conscious mind, t he One Lord is my only Support .

One who does t his is my Friend. | | 1| | Pause| |

My Friend is Carefree.

By Guru's Grace, I give my love t o Him. | | 2| |

My Friend is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

He is t he All-powerful Being, t he Supreme Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

I am Your servant ; You are my Lord and Mast er.
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Nanak: my honor and glory are Yours, God. | | 4| | 40| | 109| |


Those who have You on t heir side, O All-powerful Lord

- no black st ain can st ick t o t hem. | | 1| |

O Lord of wealt h, t hose who place t heir hopes in You

- not hing of t he world can t ouch t hem at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t heir Lord and Mast er

- no anxiet y can affect t hem. | | 2| |

Those, unt o whom You give Your consolat ion, God

- pain does not even approach t hem. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, I have found t hat Guru,

who has shown me t he Perfect , Supreme Lord God. | | 4| | 41| | 110| |


This human body is so difficult t o obt ain; it is only obt ained by great good fort une.

Those who do not medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are murderers of t he
soul. | | 1| |

Those who forget t he Lord might j ust as well die.

Wit hout t he Naam, of what use are t heir lives? | | 1| | Pause| |

Eat ing, drinking, playing, laughing and showing off

- what use are t he ost ent at ious displays of t he dead? | | 2| |

Those who do not list en t o t he Praises of t he Lord of supreme bliss,

are worse off t han beast s, birds or creeping creat ures. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t he GurMant ra has been implant ed wit hin me;

t he Name alone is cont ained wit hin my heart . | | 4| | 42| | 111| |


Whose mot her is t his? Whose fat her is t his?

They are relat ives in name only- t hey are all false. | | 1| |

Why are you screaming and shout ing, you fool?

By good dest iny and t he Lord's Order, you have come int o t he world. | | 1| | Pause| |

There is t he one dust , t he one light ,

t he one praanic wind. Why are you crying? For whom do you cry? | | 2| |

People weep and cry out , "Mine, mine! "

This soul is not perishable. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t he Guru has opened my shut t ers;

I am liberat ed, and my doubt s have been dispelled. | | 4| | 43| | 112| |


Those who seem t o be great and powerful,

are afflict ed by t he disease of anxiet y. | | 1| |

Who is great by t he great ness of Maya?

They alone are great , who are lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The landlord fight s over his land each day.

He shall have t o leave it in t he end, and yet his desire is st ill not sat isfied. | | 2| |

Says Nanak, t his is t he essence of Trut h:

wit hout t he Lord's medit at ion, t here is no salvat ion. | | 3| | 44| | 113| |


Perfect is t he pat h; perfect is t he cleansing bat h.

Everyt hing is perfect , if t he Naam is in t he heart . | | 1| |

One's honor remains perfect , when t he Perfect Lord preserves it .

His servant t akes t o t he Sanct uary of t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Perfect is t he peace; perfect is t he cont ent ment .

Perfect is t he penance; perfect is t he Raj a Yoga, t he Yoga of medit at ion and success.
| | 2| |

On t he Lord's Pat h, sinners are purified.

Perfect is t heir glory; perfect is t heir humanit y. | | 3| |

They dwell forever in t he Presence of t he Creat or Lord.

Says Nanak, my True Guru is Perfect . | | 4| | 45| | 114| |


Millions of sins are wiped away by t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.
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By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one is released from birt h and deat h. | | 1| |

The Blessed Vision of t he Saint s is t he perfect cleansing bat h.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one comes t o chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, egot ism is shed,

and t he One Lord is seen everywhere. | | 2| |

By t he pleasure of t he Saint s, t he five passions are overpowered,

and t he heart is irrigat ed wit h t he Ambrosial Naam. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, one whose karma is perfect ,

t ouches t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 46| | 115| |


Medit at ing on t he Glories of t he Lord, t he heart -lot us blossoms radiant ly.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, all fears are dispelled. | | 1| |

Perfect is t hat int ellect , by which t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung.

By great good fort une, one finds t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he t reasure of t he Name is obt ained.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , all one's works are brought t o fruit ion. | | 2| |

Through devot ion t o t he Lord, one's life is approved.

By Guru's Grace, one chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hat humble being is accept ed,

wit hin whose heart t he Lord God abides. | | 4| | 47| | 116| |


Those whose minds are imbued wit h t he One Lord,

forget t o feel j ealous of ot hers. | | 1| |

They see none ot her t han t he Lord of t he Universe.

The Creat or is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who work willingly, and chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har

- t hey do not waver, here or hereaft er. | | 2| |

Those who possess t he wealt h of t he Lord are t he t rue bankers.

The Perfect Guru has est ablished t heir line of credit . | | 3| |

The Giver of life, t he Sovereign Lord King meet s t hem.

Says Nanak, t hey at t ain t he supreme st at us. | | 4| | 48| | 117| |


The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he Support of t he breat h of life of His devot ees.

The Naam is t heir wealt h, t he Naam is t heir occupat ion. | | 1| |

By t he great ness of t he Naam, His humble servant s are blessed wit h glory.

The Lord Himself best ows it , in His Mercy. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Naam is t he home of peace of His devot ees.

At t uned t o t he Naam, His devot ees are approved. | | 2| |

The Name of t he Lord is t he support of His humble servant s.

Wit h each and every breat h, t hey remember t he Naam. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hose who have perfect dest iny

- t heir minds are at t ached t o t he Naam. | | 4| | 49| | 118| |


By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I medit at ed on t he Name of t he Lord.

Since t hen, my rest less mind has been sat isfied. | | 1| |

I have obt ained t he home of peace, singing His Glorious Praises.

My t roubles have ended, and t he demon has been dest royed. | | 1| | Pause| |

Worship and adore t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord God.

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, my anxiet y has come t o an end. | | 2| |

I have renounced all - I am an orphan. I have come t o t he Sanct uary of t he One Lord.

Since t hen, I have found t he highest celest ial home. | | 3| |

My pains, t roubles, doubt s and fears are gone.

The Creat or Lord abides in Nanak's mind. | | 4| | 50| | 119| |


Wit h my hands I do His work; wit h my t ongue I sing His Glorious Praises.
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Wit h my feet , I walk on t he Pat h of my Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

I t is a good t ime, when I remember Him in medit at ion.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, I cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h your eyes, behold t he Blessed Vision of t he Saint s.

Record t he I mmort al Lord God wit hin your mind. | | 2| |

List en t o t he Kirt an of His Praises, at t he Feet of t he Holy.

Your fears of birt h and deat h shall depart . | | 3| |

Enshrine t he Lot us Feet of your Lord and Mast er wit hin your heart .

Thus t his human life, so difficult t o obt ain, shall be redeemed. | | 4| | 51| | 120| |


Those, upon whom t he Lord Himself showers His Mercy,

chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit h t heir t ongues. | | 1| |

Forget t ing t he Lord, superst it ion and sorrow shall overt ake you.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, doubt and fear shall depart . | | 1| | Pause| |

List ening t o t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, and singing t he Lord's Kirt an,

misfort une shall not even come near you. | | 2| |

Working for t he Lord, His humble servant s look beaut iful.

The fire of Maya does not t ouch t hem. | | 3| |

Wit hin t heir minds, bodies and mout hs, is t he Name of t he Merciful Lord.

Nanak has renounced ot her ent anglement s. | | 4| | 52| | 121| |


Renounce your cleverness, and your cunning t ricks.

Seek t he Support of t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| |

Your pain shall depart , and in peace, you shall sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Meet ing t he Perfect Guru, let yourself be absorbed in t he Lord's Love. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru has given me t he Mant ra of t he Name of t he Lord.

My worries are forgot t en, and my anxiet y is gone. | | 2| |

Meet ing wit h t he Merciful Guru, I am in ecst asy.

Showering His Mercy, He has cut away t he noose of t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, I have found t he Perfect Guru;

Maya shall no longer harass me. | | 4| | 53| | 122| |


The Perfect Guru Himself has saved me.

The self-willed manmukhs are afflict ed wit h misfort une. | | 1| |

Chant and medit at e on t he Guru, t he Guru, O my friend.

Your face shall be radiant in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Enshrine t he Feet of t he Guru wit hin your heart ;

your pains, enemies and bad luck shall be dest royed. | | 2| |

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is your Companion and Helper.

O Siblings of Dest iny, all beings shall be kind t o you. | | 3| |

When t he Perfect Guru grant ed His Grace,

says Nanak, I was t ot ally, complet ely fulfilled. | | 4| | 54| | 123| |


Like beast s, t hey consume all sort s of t ast y t reat s.

Wit h t he rope of emot ional at t achment , t hey are bound and gagged like t hieves. | | 1| |

Their bodies are corpses, wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

They come and go in reincarnat ion, and are dest royed by pain. | | 1| | Pause| |

They wear all sort s of beaut iful robes,

but t hey are st ill j ust scarecrows in t he field, fright ening away t he birds. | | 2| |

All bodies are of some use,

but t hose who do not medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are t ot ally
useless. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hose unt o whom t he Lord becomes Merciful,
`
j oin t he Saadh Sangat , and medit at e on t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 4| | 55| | 124| |

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The Word of t he Guru's Shabad quiet s worries and t roubles.

Coming and going ceases, and all comfort s are obt ained. | | 1| |

Fear is dispelled, medit at ing on t he Fearless Lord.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I chant t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have enshrined t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord wit hin my heart .

The Guru has carried me across t he ocean of fire. | | 2| |

I was sinking down, and t he Perfect Guru pulled me out .

I was cut off from t he Lord for count less incarnat ions, and now t he Guru unit ed me
wit h Him again. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru;

meet ing Him, I have been saved. | | 4| | 56| | 125| |


I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, seek His Sanct uary.

Place your mind and body in offering before Him. | | 1| |

Drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Name, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, t he fire of desire is t ot ally
quenched. | | 1| | Pause| |

Renounce your arrogant pride, and end t he cycle of birt h and deat h.

Bow in humilit y t o t he feet of t he Lord's slave. | | 2| |

Remember God in your mind, wit h each and every breat h.

Gat her only t hat wealt h, which shall go wit h you. | | 3| |

He alone obt ains it , upon whose forehead such dest iny is writ t en.

Says Nanak, fall at t he Feet of t hat Lord. | | 4| | 57| | 126| |


The dried branches are made green again in an inst ant .

His Ambrosial Glance irrigat es and revives t hem. | | 1| |

The Perfect Divine Guru has removed my sorrow.

He blesses His servant wit h His service. | | 1| | Pause| |

Anxiet y is removed, and t he desires of t he mind are fulfilled,

when t he True Guru, t he Treasure of Excellence, shows His Kindness. | | 2| |

Pain is driven far away, and peace comes in it s place;

t here is no delay, when t he Guru gives t he Order. | | 3| |

Desires are fulfilled, when one meet s t he True Guru;

O Nanak, His humble servant is fruit ful and prosperous. | | 4| | 58| | 127| |

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The fever has depart ed; God has showered us wit h peace and t ranquilit y.

A cooling peace prevails; God has grant ed t his gift . | | 1| |

By God's Grace, we have become comfort able.

Separat ed from Him for count less incarnat ions, we are now reunit ed wit h Him.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on God's Name,

t he dwelling of all disease is dest royed. | | 2| |

I n int uit ive peace and poise, chant t he Word of t he Lord's Bani.

Twent y-four hours a day, O mort al, medit at e on God. | | 3| |

Pain, suffering and t he Messenger of Deat h do not even approach t hat one,

says Nanak, who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 59| | 128| |


Auspicious is t he day, and auspicious is t he chance,

which brought me t o t he Supreme Lord God, t he Unj oined, Unlimit ed One. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hat t ime,

when my mind chant s t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Blessed is t hat moment , and blessed is t hat t ime,

when my t ongue chant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Haree. | | 2| |

Blessed is t hat forehead, which bows in humilit y t o t he Saint s.

Sacred are t hose feet , which walk on t he Lord's Pat h. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, auspicious is my karma,

which has led me t o t ouch t he Feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 60| | 129| |
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Keep t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad in your mind.

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, all anxiet y is
removed. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord God, t here is no one else at all.

He alone preserves and dest roys. | | 1| | Pause| |

Enshrine t he Guru's Feet in your heart .

Medit at e on Him and cross over t he ocean of fire. | | 2| |

Focus your medit at ion on t he Guru's Sublime Form.

Here and hereaft er, you shall be honored. | | 3| |

Renouncing everyt hing, I have come t o t he Guru's Sanct uary.

My anxiet ies are over - O Nanak, I have found peace. | | 4| | 61| | 130| |


Remembering Him in medit at ion, all pains are gone.

The j ewel of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, comes t o dwell in t he mind. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Bani, t he Hymns of t he Lord of t he Universe.

The Holy People chant t he Lord's Name wit h t heir t ongues. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he One Lord, t here is no ot her at all.

By His Glance of Grace, et ernal peace is obt ained. | | 2| |

Make t he One Lord your friend, int imat e and companion.

Writ e in your mind t he Word of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

The Lord Mast er is t ot ally pervading everywhere.

Nanak sings t he Praises of t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 4| | 62| | 131| |


The whole world is engrossed in fear.

Those who have t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, as t heir Support , feel no fear. | | 1| |

Fear does not affect t hose who t ake t o Your Sanct uary.

You do what ever You please. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n pleasure and in pain, t he world is coming and going in reincarnat ion.

Those who are pleasing t o God, find peace. | | 2| |

Maya pervades t he awesome ocean of fire.

Those who have found t he True Guru are calm and cool. | | 3| |

Please preserve me, O God, O Great Preserver!

Says Nanak, what a helpless creat ure I am! | | 4| | 63| | 132| |


By Your Grace, I chant Your Name.

By Your Grace, I obt ain a seat in Your Court . | | 1| |

Wit hout You, O Supreme Lord God, t here is no one.

By Your Grace, everlast ing peace is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f You abide in t he mind, we do not suffer in sorrow.

By Your Grace, doubt and fear run away. | | 2| |

O Supreme Lord God, I nfinit e Lord and Mast er,

You are t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of all heart s. | | 3| |

I offer t his prayer t o t he True Guru:

O Nanak, may I be blessed wit h t he t reasure of t he True Name. | | 4| | 64| | 133| |


As t he husk is empt y wit hout t he grain,

so is t he mout h empt y wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O mort al, chant cont inually t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Wit hout t he Naam, cursed is t he body, which shall be t aken back by Deat h.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Naam, no one's face shows good fort une.

Wit hout t he Husband, where is t he marriage? | | 2| |

Forget t ing t he Naam, and at t ached t o ot her t ast es,

no desires are fulfilled. | | 3| |

O God, grant Your Grace, and give me t his gift .

Please, let Nanak chant Your Name, day and night . | | 4| | 65| | 134| |
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You are All-powerful, You are my Lord and Mast er.

Everyt hing comes from You; You are t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 1| |

The Perfect Supreme Lord God is t he Support of His humble servant .

Millions are saved in Your Sanct uary. | | 1| | Pause| |

As many creat ures as t here are - t hey are all Yours.

By Your Grace, all sort s of comfort s are obt ained. | | 2| |

What ever happens, is all according t o Your Will.

One who underst ands t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, is absorbed in t he True
Lord. | | 3| |

Please grant Your Grace, God, and best ow t his gift

upon Nanak, t hat he may medit at e on t he t reasure of t he Naam. | | 4| | 66| | 135| |


By great good fort une, t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan is obt ained,

by t hose who are lovingly absorbed in t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

Those whose minds are filled wit h t he Lord,

do not suffer pain, even in dreams. | | 1| | Pause| |

All t reasures have been placed wit hin t he minds of His humble servant s.

I n t heir company, sinful mist akes and sorrows are t aken away. | | 2| |

The Glories of t he Lord's humble servant s cannot be described.

The servant s of t he Supreme Lord God remain absorbed in Him. | | 3| |

Grant Your Grace, God, and hear my prayer:

please bless Nanak wit h t he dust of t he feet of Your slave. | | 4| | 67| | 136| |


Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, your misfort une shall be t aken away,

and all j oy shall come t o abide in your mind. | | 1| |

Medit at e, O my mind, on t he One Name.

I t alone shall be of use t o your soul. | | 1| | Pause| |

Night and day, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I nfinit e Lord,

t hrough t he Pure Mant ra of t he Perfect Guru. | | 2| |

Give up ot her effort s, and place your fait h in t he Support of t he One Lord.

Tast e t he Ambrosial Essence of t his, t he great est t reasure. | | 3| |

They alone cross over t he t reacherous world-ocean,

O Nanak, upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 4| | 68| | 137| |


I have enshrined t he Lot us Feet of God wit hin my heart .

Meet ing t he Perfect True Guru, I am emancipat ed. | | 1| |

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Joining t he Holy Saint s, medit at e on t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

This human body, so difficult t o obt ain, is redeemed

when one receives t he banner of t he Naam from t he True Guru. | | 2| |

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, t he st at e of perfect ion is at t ained.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, fear and doubt depart . | | 3| |

Wherever I look, t here I see t he Lord pervading.

Slave Nanak has ent ered t he Lord's Sanct uary. | | 4| | 69| | 138| |


I am a sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan.

Chant ing and medit at ing on t he Name of t he True Guru, I live. | | 1| |

O Supreme Lord God, O Perfect Divine Guru,

show mercy t o me, and commit me t o Your service. | | 1| | Pause| |

I enshrine His Lot us Feet wit hin my heart .

I offer my mind, body and wealt h t o t he Guru, t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 2| |

My life is prosperous, fruit ful and approved;

I know t hat t he Guru, t he Supreme Lord God, is near me. | | 3| |

By great good fort une, I have obt ained t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

O Nanak, meet ing t he Guru, I have fallen in love wit h t he Lord. | | 4| | 70| | 139| |
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They do t heir evil deeds, and pret end ot herwise;

but in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey shall be bound and gagged like t hieves. | | 1| |

Those who remember t he Lord belong t o t he Lord.

The One Lord is cont ained in t he wat er, t he land and t he sky. | | 1| | Pause| |

Their inner beings are filled wit h poison, and yet wit h t heir mout hs, t hey preach words
of Ambrosial Nect ar.

Bound and gagged in t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey are punished and beat en. | | 2| |

Hiding behind many screens, t hey commit act s of corrupt ion,

but in an inst ant , t hey are revealed t o all t he world. | | 3| |

Those whose inner beings are t rue, who are at t uned t o t he ambrosial essence of t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord

- O Nanak, t he Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, is merciful t o t hem. | | 4| | 71| | 140| |


The Lord's Love shall never leave or depart .

They alone underst and, unt o whom t he Perfect Guru gives it . | | 1| |

One whose mind is at t uned t o t he Lord's Love is t rue.

The Love of t he Beloved, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, is perfect . | | 1| | Pause| |

Sit t ing in t he Societ y of t he Saint s, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

The color of His Love shall never fade away. | | 2| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, peace is not found.

All t he ot her loves and t ast es of Maya are bland and insipid. | | 3| |

Those who are imbued wit h love by t he Guru become happy.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has become merciful t o t hem. | | 4| | 72| | 141| |


Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord Mast er, sinful mist akes are erased,

and one comes t o abide in peace, celest ial j oy and bliss. | | 1| |

The Lord's humble servant s place t heir fait h in t he Lord.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, all anxiet ies are dispelled. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t here is no fear or doubt .

The Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung t here, day and night . | | 2| |

Grant ing His Grace, God has released me from bondage.

He has given me t he Support of His Lot us Feet . | | 3| |

Says Nanak, fait h comes int o t he mind of His servant , who cont inually drinks in t he
I mmaculat e Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 73| | 142| |


Those who keep t heir minds at t ached t o t he Lord's Feet

- pain, suffering and doubt run away from t hem. | | 1| |

Those who deal in t he Lord's wealt h are perfect .

Those who are honored by t he Lord are t he t rue spirit ual heroes. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those humble beings, unt o whom t he Lord of t he Universe shows mercy,

fall at t he Guru's Feet . | | 2| |
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They are blessed wit h peace, celest ial bliss, t ranquilit y and ecst asy;

chant ing and medit at ing, t hey live in supreme bliss. | | 3| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , I have earned t he wealt h of t he Naam.

Says Nanak, God has relieved my pain. | | 4| | 74| | 143| |


Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, all suffering is eradicat ed.

The Lord's Lot us Feet are enshrined wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

Chant t he Lord's Name, hundreds of t housands of t imes, O my dear,

and drink deeply of t he Ambrosial Essence of God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Peace, celest ial bliss, pleasures and t he great est ecst asy are obt ained;

chant ing and medit at ing, you shall live in supreme bliss. | | 2| |

Sexual desire, anger, greed and ego are eradicat ed;

in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, all sinful mist akes are washed away.
| | 3| |

Grant Your Grace, O God, O Merciful t o t he meek.

Please bless Nanak wit h t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 75| | 144| |
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They wear and eat t he gift s from t he Lord;

how can laziness help t hem, O mot her? | | 1| |

Forget t ing her Husband Lord, and at t aching herself t o ot her affairs,

t he soul-bride t hrows away t he precious j ewel in exchange for a mere shell.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Forsaking God, she is at t ached t o ot her desires.

But who has gained honor by salut ing t he slave? | | 2| |

They consume food and drink, delicious and sublime as ambrosial nect ar.

But t he dog does not know t he One who has best owed t hese. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, I have been unfait hful t o my own nat ure.

Please forgive me, O God, O Searcher of heart s. | | 4| | 76| | 145| |


I medit at e on t he Feet of God wit hin my mind.

This is my cleansing bat h at all t he sacred shrines of pilgrimage. | | 1| |

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord every day, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Thus, t he filt h of millions of incarnat ions shall be t aken away. | | 1| | Pause| |

Enshrine t he Lord's Sermon wit hin your heart ,
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and you shall obt ain all t he desires of your mind. | | 2| |

Redeemed is t he life, deat h and birt h of t hose,

wit hin whose heart s t he Lord God abides. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hose humble beings are perfect ,

who are blessed wit h t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 77| | 146| |


They eat and wear what t hey are given, but st ill, t hey deny t he Lord.

The messengers of t he Right eous Judge of Dharma shall hunt t hem down. | | 1| |

They are unfait hful t o t he One, who has given t hem body and soul.

Through millions of incarnat ions, for so many lifet imes, t hey wander lost . | | 1| | Pause| |

Such is t he lifest yle of t he fait hless cynics;

everyt hing t hey do is evil. | | 2| |

Wit hin t heir minds, t hey have forgot t en t hat Lord and Mast er, who creat ed t he soul,
breat h of life, mind and body. | | 3| |

Their wickedness and corrupt ion have increased - t hey are recorded in volumes of
books.

O Nanak, t hey are saved only by t he Mercy of God, t he Ocean of peace. | | 4| |

O Supreme Lord God, I have come t o Your Sanct uary.

Break my bonds, and carry me across, wit h t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Second
Pause| | 78| | 147| |


For t heir own advant age, t hey make God t heir friend.

He fulfills all t heir desires, and blesses t hem wit h t he st at e of liberat ion. | | 1| |

Everyone should make Him such a friend.

No one goes away empt y-handed from Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

For t heir own purposes, t hey enshrine t he Lord in t he heart ;

all pain, suffering and disease are t aken away. | | 2| |

Their t ongues learn t he habit of chant ing t he Lord's Name,

and all t heir works are brought t o perfect ion. | | 3| |

So many t imes, Nanak is a sacrifice t o Him;

fruit ful is t he Blessed Vision, t he Darshan, of my Lord of t he Universe. | | 4| | 79| | 148| |


Millions of obst acles are removed in an inst ant ,

for t hose who list en t o t he Sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

They drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name, t he Ambrosial Elixir.

Medit at ing on t he Lord's Feet , hunger is t aken away. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t reasure of all happiness, celest ial peace and poise,

are obt ained by t hose, whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord God. | | 2| |
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All medicines and remedies, mant ras and t ant ras are not hing more t han ashes.

Enshrine t he Creat or Lord wit hin your heart . | | 3| |

Renounce all your doubt s, and vibrat e upon t he Supreme Lord God.

Says Nanak, t his pat h of Dharma is et ernal and unchanging. | | 4| | 80| | 149| |


The Lord best owed His Mercy, and led me t o meet t he Guru.

By His power, no disease afflict s me. | | 1| |

Remembering t he Lord, I cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

I n t he Sanct uary of t he spirit ual warrior, t he account books of t he Messenger of Deat h
are t orn up. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Guru has given me t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name.

By t his Support , my affairs have been resolved. | | 2| |

Medit at ion, self-discipline, self-cont rol and perfect great ness were obt ained when t he
Merciful Lord, t he Guru, became my Help and Support . | | 3| |

The Guru has dispelled pride, emot ional at t achment and superst it ion.

Nanak sees t he Supreme Lord God pervading everywhere. | | 4| | 81| | 150| |


The blind beggar is bet t er off t han t he vicious king.

Overcome by pain, t he blind man invokes t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

You are t he glorious great ness of Your slave.

The int oxicat ion of Maya leads t he ot hers t o hell. | | 1| | Pause| |

Gripped by disease, t hey invoke t he Name.

But t hose who are int oxicat ed wit h vice shall find no home, no place of rest . | | 2| |

One who is in love wit h t he Lord's Lot us Feet ,

does not t hink of any ot her comfort s. | | 3| |

Forever and ever, medit at e on God, your Lord and Mast er.

O Nanak, meet wit h t he Lord, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.
| | 4| | 82| | 151| |


Twent y-four hours a day, t he highway robbers are my companions.

Grant ing His Grace, God has driven t hem away. | | 1| |

Everyone should dwell on t he Sweet Name of such a Lord.

God is overflowing wit h all power. | | 1| | Pause| |

The world-ocean is burning hot !

I n an inst ant , God saves us, and carries us across. | | 2| |

There are so many bonds, t hey cannot be broken.

Remembering t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he fruit of liberat ion is obt ained. | | 3| |

By clever devices, not hing is accomplished.

Grant Your Grace t o Nanak, t hat he may sing t he Glories of God. | | 4| | 83| | 152| |


Those who obt ain t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name

move freely in t he world; all t heir affairs are resolved. | | 1| |

By great good fort une, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises are sung.

O Supreme Lord God, as You give, so do I receive. | | 1| | Pause| |

Enshrine t he Lord's Feet wit hin your heart .

Get aboard t his boat , and cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| |

Everyone who j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy,

obt ains et ernal peace; pain does not afflict t hem any longer. | | 3| |

Wit h loving devot ional worship, medit at e on t he t reasure of excellence.

O Nanak, you shall be honored in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 4| | 84| | 153| |


The Lord, our Friend, is t ot ally pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he skies.

Doubt s are dispelled by cont inually singing t he Lord's Glorious Praises. | | 1| |

While rising up, and while lying down in sleep, t he Lord is always wit h you, wat ching
over you.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, t he fear of Deat h depart s. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h God's Lot us Feet abiding in t he heart ,
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all suffering comes t o an end. | | 2| |

The One Lord is my hope, honor, power and wealt h.

Wit hin my mind is t he Support of t he True Banker. | | 3| |

I am t he poorest and most helpless servant of t he Holy.

O Nanak, giving me His Hand, God has prot ect ed me. | | 4| | 85| | 154| |


Taking my cleansing bat h in t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I have been purified.

I t s reward surpasses t he giving of charit y at millions of solar eclipses. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h t he Lord's Feet abiding in t he heart ,

t he sinful mist akes of count less incarnat ions are removed. | | 1| |

I have obt ained t he reward of t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, in t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy.

I no longer have t o gaze upon t he way of deat h. | | 2| |

I n t hought , word and deed, seek t he Support of t he Lord of t he Universe;

t hus you shall be saved from t he poisonous world-ocean. | | 3| |

Grant ing His Grace, God has made me His Own.

Nanak chant s and medit at es on t he Chant of t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 86| | 155| |


Seek t he Sanct uary of t hose who have come t o know t he Lord.

Your mind and body shall become cool and peaceful, imbued wit h t he Feet of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

I f God, t he Dest royer of fear, does not dwell wit hin your mind,

you shall spend count less incarnat ions in fear and dread. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have t he Lord's Name dwelling wit hin t heir heart s

have all t heir desires and t asks fulfilled. | | 2| |

Birt h, old age and deat h are in His Power,

so remember t hat All-powerful Lord wit h each breat h and morsel of food. | | 3| |

The One God is my I nt imat e, Best Friend and Companion.

The Naam, t he Name of my Lord and Mast er, is Nanak's only Support . | | 4| | 87| | 156| |


When t hey are out and about , t hey keep Him enshrined in t heir heart s;

ret urning home, t he Lord of t he Universe is st ill wit h t hem. | | 1| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he Companion of His Saint s.

Their minds and bodies are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

By Guru's Grace, one crosses over t he world-ocean;

t he sinful mist akes of count less incarnat ions are all washed away. | | 2| |

Honor and int uit ive awareness are acquired t hrough t he Name of t he Lord God.

The Teachings of t he Perfect Guru are immaculat e and pure. | | 3| |

Wit hin your heart , medit at e on t he His Lot us Feet .

Nanak lives by beholding t he Lord's Expansive Power. | | 4| | 88| | 157| |


Blessed is t his place, where t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe are sung.

God Himself best ows peace and pleasure. | | 1| | Pause| |

Misfort une occurs where t he Lord is not remembered in medit at ion.

There are millions of j oys where t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung. | | 1| |

Forget t ing t he Lord, all sort s of pains and diseases come.

Serving God, t he Messenger of Deat h will not even approach you. | | 2| |

Very blessed, st able and sublime is t hat place,

where t he Name of God alone is chant ed. | | 3| |

Wherever I go, my Lord and Mast er is wit h me.

Nanak has met t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 4| | 89| | 158| |


That mort al who medit at es on t he Lord of t he Universe,

whet her educat ed or uneducat ed, obt ains t he st at e of supreme dignit y. | | 1| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on t he Lord of t he World.

Wit hout t he Name, wealt h and propert y are false. | | 1| | Pause| |
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They alone are handsome, clever and wise,

who surrender t o t he Will of God. | | 2| |

Blessed is t heir coming int o t his world,

if t hey recognize t heir Lord and Mast er in each and every heart . | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t heir good fort une is perfect ,

if t hey enshrine t he Lord's Feet wit hin t heir minds. | | 4| | 90| | 159| |


The Lord's servant does not associat e wit h t he fait hless cynic.

One is in t he clut ches of vice, while t he ot her is in love wit h t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t would be like an imaginary rider on a decorat ed horse,

or a eunuch caressing a woman. | | 1| |

I t would be like t ying up an ox and t rying t o milk it ,

or riding a cow t o chase a t iger. | | 2| |

I t would be like t aking a sheep and worshipping it as t he Elysian cow,

t he giver of all blessings; it would be like going out shopping wit hout any money. | | 3| |

O Nanak, consciously medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord Mast er, your Best Friend. | | 4| | 91| | 160| |


Pure and st eady is t hat int ellect ,

which drinks in t he Lord's sublime essence. | | 1| |

Keep t he Support of t he Lord's Feet in your heart ,

and you shall be saved from t he cycle of birt h and deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Pure is t hat body, in which sin does not arise.

I n t he Love of t he Lord is pure glory. | | 2| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, corrupt ion is eradicat ed.

This is t he great est blessing of all. | | 3| |

I mbued wit h loving devot ional worship of t he Sust ainer of t he Universe,

Nanak asks for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 92| | 161| |


Such is my love for t he Lord of t he Universe;

t hrough perfect good dest iny, I have been unit ed wit h Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

As t he wife is delight ed upon beholding her husband,

so does t he Lord's humble servant live by chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 1| |

As t he mot her is rej uvenat ed upon seeing her son,

so is t he Lord's humble servant imbued wit h Him, t hrough and t hrough. | | 2| |

As t he greedy man rej oices upon beholding his wealt h,

so is t he mind of t he Lord's humble servant at t ached t o His Lot us Feet . | | 3| |

May I never forget You, for even an inst ant , O Great Giver!

Nanak's God is t he Support of his breat h of life. | | 4| | 93| | 162| |


Those humble beings who are accust omed t o t he Lord's sublime essence,

are pierced t hrough wit h loving devot ional worship of t he Lord's Lot us Feet .
| | 1| | Pause| |

All ot her pleasures look like ashes;

wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he world is fruit less. | | 1| |

He Himself rescues us from t he deep dark well.

Wondrous and Glorious are t he Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 2| |

I n t he woods and meadows, and t hroughout t he t hree worlds, t he Sust ainer of t he
Universe is pervading.

The Expansive Lord God is Merciful t o all beings. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hat speech alone is excellent ,

which is approved by t he Creat or Lord. | | 4| | 94| | 163| |


Every day, t ake your bat h in t he Sacred Pool of t he Lord.

Mix and drink in t he most delicious, sublime Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The wat er of t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe is immaculat e and pure.

Take your cleansing bat h in it , and all your affairs shall be resolved. | | 1| |
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I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, spirit ual conversat ions t ake place.

The sinful mist akes of millions of incarnat ions are erased. | | 2| |

The Holy Saint s medit at e in remembrance, in ecst asy.

Their minds and bodies are immersed in supreme ecst asy. | | 3| |

Slave Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose who have obt ained t he t reasure of t he Lord's Feet .
| | 4| | 95| | 164| |


Do only t hat , by which no filt h or pollut ion shall st ick t o you.

Let your mind remain awake and aware, singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at e in remembrance on t he One Lord; do not be in love wit h dualit y.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, chant only t he Name. | | 1| |

The karma of good act ions, t he Dharma of right eous living, religious rit uals, fast s and
worship

- pract ice t hese, but do not know any ot her t han t he Supreme Lord God. | | 2| |

Those who place t heir love in God - t heir works are brought t o fruit ion. | | 3| |

I nfinit ely invaluable is t hat Vaishnaav, t hat worshipper of Vishnu,

says Nanak, who has renounced corrupt ion. | | 4| | 96| | 165| |


They desert you even when you are alive, O madman;

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what good can t hey do when someone is dead? | | 1| |

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord of t he Universe in your mind and body - t his is
your pre-ordained dest iny.

The poison of Maya is of no use at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who have eat en t his poison of decept ion

- t heir t hirst shall never depart . | | 2| |

The t reacherous world-ocean is filled wit h t errible pain.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, how can anyone cross over? | | 3| |

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall be saved here and
hereaft er.

O Nanak, worship and adore t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 97| | 166| |


The bearded emperor who st ruck down t he poor,

has been burnt in t he fire by t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

The Creat or administ ers t rue j ust ice.

He is t he Saving Grace of His slaves. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he beginning, and t hroughout t he ages, His glory is manifest .

The slanderer died aft er cont ract ing t he deadly fever. | | 2| |

He is killed, and no one can save him.

Here and hereaft er, his reput at ion is evil. | | 3| |

The Lord hugs His slaves close in His Embrace.

Nanak seeks t he Lord's Sanct uary, and medit at es on t he Naam. | | 4| | 98| | 167| |


The memorandum was proven t o be false by t he Lord Himself.

The sinner is now suffering in despair. | | 1| |

Those who have my Lord of t he Universe as t heir support

- deat h does not even approach t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he True Court , t hey lie;

t he blind fools st rike t heir own heads wit h t heir own hands. | | 2| |

Sickness afflict s t hose who commit sins;

God Himself sit s as t he Judge. | | 3| |

By t heir own act ions, t hey are bound and gagged.

All t heir wealt h is gone, along wit h t heir lives. | | 4| |

Nanak has t aken t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Court ;

my Creat or has preserved my honor. | | 5| | 99| | 168| |


The dust of t he feet of t he humble beings is so sweet t o my mind.

Perfect karma is t he mort al's pre-ordained dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

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The mind is overflowing wit h t he greasy dirt of egot ist ical pride.

Wit h t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy, it is scrubbed clean. | | 1| |

The body may be washed wit h loads of wat er,

and yet it s filt h is not removed, and it does not become clean. | | 2| |

I have met t he True Guru, who is merciful forever.

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, I am rid of t he fear of deat h.
| | 3| |

Liberat ion, pleasures and worldly success are all in t he Lord's Name.

Wit h loving devot ional worship, O Nanak, sing His Glorious Praises. | | 4| | 100| | 169| |


The Lord's slaves at t ain t he highest st at us of life.

Meet ing t hem, t he soul is enlight ened. | | 1| |

Those who list en wit h t heir mind and ears t o t he Lord's medit at ive remembrance,

are blessed wit h peace at t he Lord's Gat e, O mort al. | | 1| | Pause| |

Twent y-four hours a day, medit at e on t he Sust ainer of t he World.

O Nanak, gazing on t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, I am enrapt ured.
| | 2| | 101| | 170| |

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Peace and t ranquilit y have come; t he Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe, has brought it .

The burning sins have depart ed, O my Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h your t ongue, cont inually chant t he Lord's Name.

Disease shall depart , and you shall be saved. | | 1| |

Cont emplat e t he Glorious Virt ues of t he Unfat homable Supreme Lord God.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall be emancipat ed. | | 2| |

Sing t he Glories of God each and every day;

your afflict ions shall be dispelled, and you shall be saved, my humble friend. | | 3| |

I n t hought , word and deed, I medit at e on my God.

Slave Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary. | | 4| | 102| | 171| |


The Divine Guru has opened his eyes.

Doubt has been dispelled; my service has been successful. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Giver of j oy has saved him from smallpox.

The Supreme Lord God has grant ed His Grace. | | 1| |

O Nanak, he alone lives, who chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, drink deeply of t he Lord's Ambrosial
Nect ar. | | 2| | 103| | 172| |


Blessed is t hat forehead, and blessed are t hose eyes;

blessed are t hose devot ees who are in love wit h You. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, how anyone find peace?

Wit h your t ongue, chant t he Praises of t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose

who medit at e on t he Lord of Nirvaanaa. | | 2| | 104| | 173| |


You are my Advisor; You are always wit h me.

You preserve, prot ect and care for me. | | 1| |

Such is t he Lord, our Help and Support in t his world and t he next .

He prot ect s t he honor of His slave, O my Sibling of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

He alone exist s hereaft er; t his place is in His Power.

Twent y-four hours a day, O my mind, chant and medit at e on t he Lord. | | 2| |

His honor is acknowledged, and he bears t he True I nsignia;

t he Lord Himself issues His Royal Command. | | 3| |

He Himself is t he Giver; He Himself is t he Cherisher.

Cont inually, cont inuously, O Nanak, dwell upon t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 105| | 174| |


When t he Perfect True Guru becomes merciful,

t he Lord of t he World abides in t he heart forever. | | 1| |

Medit at ing on t he Lord, I have found et ernal peace.
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The Sovereign Lord, t he Perfect King, has shown His Mercy t o me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Nanak, one whose dest iny is perfect ,

medit at es on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t he Everlast ing Husband. | | 2| | 106| |


He opens his loin-clot h, and spreads it out beneat h him.
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Like a donkey, he gulps down all t hat comes his way. | | 1| |

Wit hout good deeds, liberat ion is not obt ained.

The wealt h of liberat ion is only obt ained by medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |
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He performs worship ceremonies, applies t he ceremonial t ilak mark t o his forehead,
and t akes his rit ual cleansing bat hs;

he pulls out his knife, and demands donat ions. | | 2| |

Wit h his mout h, he recit es t he Vedas in sweet musical measures,

and yet he does not hesit at e t o t ake t he lives of ot hers. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, when God showers His Mercy,

even his heart becomes pure, and he cont emplat es God. | | 4| | 107| |


Remain st eady in t he home of your own self, O beloved servant of t he Lord.

The True Guru shall resolve all your affairs. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Transcendent Lord has st ruck down t he wicked and t he evil.

The Creat or has preserved t he honor of His servant . | | 1| |

The kings and emperors are all under his power;

he drinks deeply of t he most sublime essence of t he Ambrosial Naam. | | 2| |

Medit at e fearlessly on t he Lord God.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t his gift is given. | | 3| |

Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of God, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s;

he grasps t he Support of God, his Lord and Mast er. | | 4| | 108| |


One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, shall not be burned in t he fire.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, shall not be ent iced by Maya.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, shall not be drowned in wat er.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, is prosperous and fruit ful. | | 1| |

All fear is eradicat ed by Your Name.

Joining t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har,
Har. | | Pause| |

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, is free of all anxiet ies.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, is blessed wit h t he Mant ra of t he Holy.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, is not haunt ed by t he fear of deat h.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, sees all his hopes fulfilled. | | 2| |

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, does not suffer in pain.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, remains awake and aware, night and day.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, dwells in t he home of int uit ive peace.

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, sees his doubt s and fears run away. | | 3| |

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, has t he most sublime and exalt ed int ellect .

One who is at t uned t o t he Lord, has a pure and spot less reput at ion.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who do not forget my God. | | 4| | 109| |


Through sincere effort s, t he mind is made peaceful and calm.

Walking on t he Lord's Way, all pains are t aken away.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind becomes blissful.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, supreme bliss is obt ained. | | 1| |

There is j oy all around, and peace has come t o my home.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, misfort une disappears. | | Pause| |

My eyes are purified, beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

Blessed is t he forehead which t ouches His Lot us Feet .
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Working for t he Lord of t he Universe, t he body becomes fruit ful.
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By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I have obt ained t he supreme st at us. | | 2| |

The Lord is t he Help and Support of His humble servant .

I have found peace, falling at t he feet of His slaves.

When selfishness is gone, t hen one becomes t he Lord Himself;

seek t he Sanct uary of t he t reasure of mercy. | | 3| |

When someone finds t he One he has desired,

t hen where should he go t o look for Him?

I have become st eady and st able, and I dwell in t he seat of peace.

By Guru's Grace, Nanak has ent ered t he home of peace. | | 4| | 110| |


The merit s of t aking millions of ceremonial cleansing bat hs,

t he giving of hundreds of t housands, billions and t rillions in charit y

- t hese are obt ained by t hose whose minds are filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Those who sing t he Glories of t he Lord of t he World are t ot ally pure.

Their sins are erased, in t he Sanct uary of t he Kind and Holy Saint s. | | Pause| |

The merit s of performing all sort s of aust ere act s of penance and self-discipline,

earning huge profit s and seeing one's desires fulfilled

- t hese are obt ained by chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, wit h t he t ongue.
| | 2| |

The merit s of recit ing t he Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas,

knowledge of t he science of Yoga, spirit ual wisdom and t he pleasure of miraculous
spirit ual powers

- t hese come by surrendering t he mind and medit at ing on t he Name of God. | | 3| |

The wisdom of t he I naccessible and I nfinit e Lord is incomprehensible.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and cont emplat ing t he Naam wit hin
our heart s,

O Nanak, God has showered His Mercy upon us. | | 4| | 111| |


Medit at ing, medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance, I have found peace.

I have enshrined t he Lot us Feet of t he Guru wit hin my heart . | | 1| |

The Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Supreme Lord God, is perfect .

Worshipping Him, my mind has found a last ing peace. | | Pause| |

Night and day, I medit at e on t he Guru, and t he Name of t he Guru.
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Thus all my works are brought t o perfect ion. | | 2| |

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, my mind has become cool and t ranquil,

and t he sinful mist akes of count less incarnat ions have been washed away. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, where is fear now, O Siblings of Dest iny?

The Guru Himself has preserved t he honor of His servant . | | 4| | 112| |


The Lord Himself is t he Help and Support of His servant s.

He always cherishes t hem, like t heir fat her and mot her. | | 1| |

I n God's Sanct uary, everyone is saved.

That Perfect True Lord is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes. | | Pause| |

My mind now dwells in t he Creat or Lord.

My fears have been dispelled, and my soul has found t he most sublime peace. | | 2| |

The Lord has grant ed His Grace, and saved His humble servant .

The sinful mist akes of so many incarnat ions have been washed away. | | 3| |

The Great ness of God cannot be described.

Servant Nanak is forever in His Sanct uary. | | 4| | 113| |

Raag Gauree Chayt ee, Fift h Mehl, Du-Padas:


The power of t he Lord is universal and perfect , O Siblings of Dest iny.

So no pain can ever afflict me. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever t he Lord's slave wishes, O mot her,

t he Creat or Himself causes t hat t o be done. | | 1| |

God causes t he slanderers t o lose t heir honor.

Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Fearless Lord. | | 2| | 114| |
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O Brave and Powerful God, Ocean of Peace, I fell int o t he pit - please, t ake my hand.
| | 1| | Pause| |

My ears do not hear, and my eyes are not beaut iful. I am in such pain; I am a poor
cripple, crying at Your Door. | | 1| |

O Mast er of t he poor and helpless, O Embodiment of Compassion, You are my Friend
and I nt imat e, my Fat her and Mot her.

Nanak holds t ight t o t he Lord's Lot us Feet in his heart ; t hus t he Saint s cross over t he
t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| | 2| | 115| |

Raag Gauree Bairaagan, Fift h Mehl:


O Dear Lord God, my Best Friend, please, abide wit h me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout You, I cannot live, even for an inst ant , and my life in t his world is cursed.

O Breat h of Life of t he soul, O Giver of peace, each and every inst ant I am a sacrifice
t o You. | | 1| |

Please, God, give me t he Support of Your Hand; lift me up and pull me out of t his pit ,
O Lord of t he World.

I am wort hless, wit h such a shallow int ellect ; You are always Merciful t o t he meek.
| | 2| |

What comfort s of Yours can I dwell upon? How can I cont emplat e You?

You lovingly absorb Your slaves int o Your Sanct uary, O Loft y, I naccessible and I nfinit e
Lord. | | 3| |

All wealt h, and t he eight miraculous spirit ual powers are in t he supremely sublime
essence of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Those humble beings, wit h whom t he beaut ifully-haired Lord is t horoughly pleased,
sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| |

You are my mot her, fat her, son and relat ive; You are t he Support of t he breat h of life.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak medit at es on t he Lord, and
swims across t he poisonous world-ocean. | | 5| | 1| | 116| |

Gauree Bairaagan, Chhant s Of Rehoay, Fift h Mehl:


I s t here anyone who will sing of t he Beloved Lord?

Surely, t his will bring all pleasures and comfort s. | | Pause| |

The renunciat e goes out int o t he woods, searching for Him.

But t hose who embrace love for t he One Lord are very rare.

Those who find t he Lord are very fort unat e and blessed. | | 1| |

The Gods like Brahma and Sanak yearn for Him;

t he Yogis, celibat es and Siddhas yearn for t he Lord.

One who is so blessed, sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

I seek t he Sanct uary of t hose who have not forgot t en Him.

By great good fort une, one meet s t he Lord's Saint .

They are not subj ect t o t he cycle of birt h and deat h. | | 3| |

Show Your Mercy, and lead me t o meet You, O my Darling Beloved.

Hear my prayer, O Loft y and I nfinit e God;
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Nanak begs for t he Support of Your Name. | | 4| | 1| | 117| |

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By what virt ues can I meet t he Lord of life, O my mot her? | | 1| | Pause| |

I have no beaut y, underst anding or st rengt h; I am a st ranger, from far away. | | 1| |

I am not wealt hy or yout hful. I am an orphan - please, unit e me wit h Yourself. | | 2| |

Searching and searching, I have become a renunciat e, free of desire. I wander
around, searching for t he Blessed Vision of God's Darshan. | | 3| |

God is Compassionat e, and Merciful t o t he meek; O Nanak, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy, t he fire of desire has been quenched. | | 4| | 1| | 118| |


The loving desire t o meet my Beloved has arisen wit hin my mind.

I t ouch His Feet , and offer my prayer t o Him. I f only I had t he great good fort une t o
meet t he Saint . | | 1| | Pause| |

I surrender my mind t o Him; I place my wealt h before Him. I t ot ally renounce my
selfish ways.

One who t eaches me t he Sermon of t he Lord God - night and day, I shall follow Him.
| | 1| |

When t he seed of t he karma of past act ions sprout ed, I met t he Lord; He is bot h t he
Enj oyer and t he Renunciat e.

My darkness was dispelled when I met t he Lord. O Nanak, aft er being asleep for
count less incarnat ions, I have awakened. | | 2| | 2| | 119| |

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Come out , O soul-bird, and let t he medit at ive remembrance of t he Lord be your wings.

Meet t he Holy Saint , t ake t o His Sanct uary, and keep t he perfect j ewel of t he Lord
enshrined in your heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Superst it ion is t he well, t hirst for pleasure is t he mud, and emot ional at t achment is t he
noose, so t ight around your neck.

The only one who can cut t his is t he Guru of t he World, t he Lord of t he Universe. So
let yourself dwell at His Lot us Feet . | | 1| |

Best ow Your Mercy, O Lord of t he Universe, O God, My Beloved, Mast er of t he meek -
please, list en t o my prayer.

Take my hand, O Lord and Mast er of Nanak; my body and soul all belong t o You.
| | 2| | 3| | 120| |


My mind yearns t o behold t he Lord in medit at ion.

I t hink of Him, I hope and t hirst for Him, day and night ; is t here any Saint who may
bring Him near me? | | 1| | Pause| |
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I serve t he slaves of His slaves; in so many ways, I beg of Him.

Set t ing t hem upon t he scale, I have weighed all comfort s and pleasures; wit hout t he
Lord's Blessed Vision, t hey are all t ot ally inadequat e. | | 1| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I sing t he Praises of t he Ocean of virt ue; aft er count less
incarnat ions, I have been released.

Meet ing t he Lord, Nanak has found peace and bliss; his life is redeemed, and
prosperit y dawns for him. | | 2| | 4| | 121| |



How may I meet my Mast er, t he King, t he Lord of t he Universe?

I s t here any Saint , who can best ow such celest ial peace, and show me t he Way t o
Him? | | 1| | Pause| |
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The Unseen Lord is deep wit hin t he self; He cannot be seen; t he curt ain of egot ism
int ervenes.

I n emot ional at t achment t o Maya, all t he world is asleep. Tell me, how can t his doubt
be dispelled? | | 1| |

The one lives t oget her wit h t he ot her in t he same house, but t hey do not t alk t o one
anot her, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Wit hout t he one subst ance, t he five are miserable; t hat subst ance is in t he
unapproachable place. | | 2| |

And t he one whose home it is, has locked it up, and given t he key t o t he Guru.

You may make all sort s of effort s, but it cannot be obt ained, wit hout t he Sanct uary of

Those whose bonds have been broken by t he True Guru, enshrine love for t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

The self-elect , t he self-realized beings, meet t oget her and sing t he j oyous songs of t he
Lord. Nanak, t here is no difference bet ween t hem, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 4| |

This is how my Sovereign Lord King, t he Lord of t he Universe, is met ;

celest ial bliss is at t ained in an inst ant , and doubt is dispelled. Meet ing Him, my light
merges in t he Light . | | 1| | Second Pause| | 1| | 122| |


I am int imat e wit h Him;

grant ing His Grace, my Kind Beloved has t old me of t he True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wherever I look, t here You are; I am t ot ally convinced of t his.

Unt o whom should I pray? The Lord Himself hears all. | | 1| |
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My anxiet y is over. The Guru has cut away my bonds, and I have found et ernal peace.

What ever shall be, shall be in t he end; so where can pain and pleasure be seen? | | 2| |

The cont inent s and t he solar syst ems rest in t he support of t he One Lord. The Guru
has removed t he veil of illusion, and shown t his t o me.

The nine t reasures of t he wealt h of t he Name of t he Lord are in t hat one place. Where
else should we go? | | 3| |

The same gold is fashioned int o various art icles; j ust so, t he Lord has made t he many
pat t erns of t he creat ion.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has dispelled my doubt ; in t his way, my essence merges int o
God's essence. | | 4| | 2| | 123| |


This life is diminishing, day and night .

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, your affairs shall be resolved. | | 1| | Pause| |

List en, my friends, I beg of you: now is t he t ime t o serve t he Saint s!

I n t his world, earn t he profit of t he Lord's Name, and hereaft er, you shall dwell in
peace. | | 1| |

This world is engrossed in corrupt ion and cynicism. Only t hose who know God are
saved.

Those who are awakened by t he Lord t o drink in t his sublime essence, come t o know
t he Unspoken Speech of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Purchase only t hat for which you have come int o t he world, and t hrough t he Guru, t he
Lord shall dwell wit hin your mind.

Wit hin t he home of your own inner being, you shall obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence wit h int uit ive ease. You shall not be consigned again t o t he wheel of

O I nner-knower, Searcher of heart s, Primal Being, Archit ect of Dest iny: please fulfill
t his yearning of my mind.

Nanak, Your slave, begs for t his happiness: let me be t he dust of t he feet of t he
Saint s. | | 4| | 3| | 124| |


Save me, O My Fat her God.

I am wort hless and wit hout virt ue; all virt ues are Yours. | | 1| | Pause| |

The five vicious t hieves are assault ing my poor being; save me, O Savior Lord!

They are t orment ing and t ort uring me. I have come, seeking Your Sanct uary. | | 1| |
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Trying all sort s of t hings, I have grown weary, but st ill, t hey will not leave me alone.

But I have heard t hat t hey can be root ed out , in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy; and so I seek t heir Shelt er. | | 2| |

I n t heir Mercy, t he Saint s have met me, and from t hem, I have obt ained sat isfact ion.

The Saint s have given me t he Mant ra of t he Fearless Lord, and now I pract ice t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 3| |

I have now conquered t hose t errible evil-doers, and my speech is now sweet and
sublime.

Says Nanak, t he Divine Light has dawned wit hin my mind; I have obt ained t he st at e of
Nirvaanaa. | | 4| | 4| | 125| |


He is t he Et ernal King.

The Fearless Lord abides wit h you. So where does t his fear come from? | | 1| | Pause| |

I n one person, You are arrogant and proud, and in anot her, You are meek and
humble.

I n one person, You are all by Yourself, and in anot her, You are poor. | | 1| |

I n one person, you are a Pandit , a religious scholar and a preacher, and in anot her,
You are j ust a fool.

I n one person, You grab hold of everyt hing, and in anot her, You accept not hing. | | 2| |

What can t he poor wooden puppet do? The Mast er Puppet eer knows everyt hing.

As t he Puppet eer dresses t he puppet , so is t he role t he puppet plays. | | 3| |

The Lord has creat ed t he various chambers of assort ed descript ions, and He Himself
prot ect s t hem.

As is t hat vessel in which t he Lord places t he soul, so does it dwell. What can t his poor
being do? | | 4| |

The One who creat ed t he t hing, underst ands it ; He has fashioned all of t his.

Says Nanak, t he Lord and Mast er is I nfinit e; He alone underst ands t he value of His
Creat ion. | | 5| | 5| | 126| |


Give t hem up - give up t he pleasures of corrupt ion;

you are ent angled in t hem, you crazy fool, like an animal grazing in t he green fields.
| | 1| | Pause| |

That which you believe t o be of use t o you, shall not go even an inch wit h you.

Naked you came, and naked you shall depart . You shall go round and round t he cycle
of birt h and deat h, and you shall be food for Deat h. | | 1| |

Wat ching, wat ching t he t ransit ory dramas of t he world, you are embroiled and
enmeshed in t hem, and you laugh wit h delight .

The st ring of life is wearing t hin, day and night , and you have done not hing for your
soul. | | 2| |

Doing your deeds, you have grown old; your voice fails you, and your body has
become weak.

You were ent iced by Maya in your yout h, and your at t achment for it has not
diminished, one lit t le bit . | | 3| |

The Guru has shown me t hat t his is t he way of t he world; I have abandoned t he
dwelling of pride, and ent ered Your Sanct uary.

The Saint has shown me t he Pat h of God; slave Nanak has implant ed devot ional
worship and t he Praise of t he Lord. | | 4| | 6| | 127| |


Except for You, who is mine?

O my Beloved, You are t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

You alone know t he condit ion of my inner being. You are my Beaut iful Friend.

I receive all comfort s from You, O my Unfat homable and I mmeasurable Lord and
Mast er. | | 1| |
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I cannot describe Your Manifest at ions, O Treasure of Excellence, O Giver of peace.

God is I naccessible, I ncomprehensible and I mperishable; He is known t hrough t he
Perfect Guru. | | 2| |

My doubt and fear have been t aken away, and I have been made pure, since my ego
was conquered.

My fear of birt h and deat h has been abolished, beholding Your Blessed Vision in t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 3| |

I wash t he Guru's Feet and serve Him; I am a sacrifice t o Him, 100,000 t imes.

By His Grace, servant Nanak has crossed over t his t errifying world-ocean; I am unit ed
wit h my Beloved. | | 4| | 7| | 128| |


Who can please You, except You Yourself?

Gazing upon Your Beaut eous Form, all are ent ranced. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he heavenly paradise, in t he net her regions of t he underworld, on t he planet eart h
and t hroughout t he galaxies, t he One Lord is pervading everywhere.

Everyone calls upon You wit h t heir palms pressed t oget her, saying, "Shiva, Shiva". O
Merciful Lord and Mast er, everyone cries out for Your Help. | | 1| |

Your Name, O Lord and Mast er, is t he Purifier of sinners, t he Giver of peace,
immaculat e, cooling and soot hing.

O Nanak, spirit ual wisdom, medit at ion and glorious great ness come from dialogue and
discourse wit h Your Saint s. | | 2| | 8| | 129| |


Meet wit h me, O my Dear Beloved.

O God, what ever You do - t hat alone happens. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wandering around t hrough count less incarnat ions, I endured pain and suffering in so
many lives, over and over again.

By Your Grace, I obt ained t his human body; grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your
Darshan, O Sovereign Lord King. | | 1| |

That which pleases His Will has come t o pass; no one else can do anyt hing.

By Your Will, ent iced by t he illusion of emot ional at t achment , t he people are asleep;
t hey do not wake up. | | 2| |

Please hear my prayer, O Lord of Life, O Beloved, Ocean of mercy and compassion.

Save me, O my Fat her God. I am an orphan - please, cherish me! | | 3| |

You reveal t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, for t he sake of t he Saadh Sangat , t he

Grant Your Grace, and bless us wit h t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s; Nanak yearns
for t his peace. | | 4| | 9| | 130| |


I am a sacrifice t o t hose

who t ake t he Support of t he Naam. | | 1| | Pause| |

How can I recount t he praises of t hose humble beings who are at t uned t o t he Love of
t he Supreme Lord God?

Peace, int uit ive poise and bliss are wit h t hem. There are no ot her givers equal t o
t hem. | | 1| |

They have come t o save t he world - t hose humble beings who t hirst for His Blessed
Vision.

Those who seek t heir Sanct uary are carried across; in t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t heir
hopes are fulfilled. | | 2| |

I f I fall at t heir Feet , t hen I live; associat ing wit h t hose humble beings, I remain
happy.

O God, please be merciful t o me, t hat my mind might become t he dust of t he feet of
Your devot ees. | | 3| |

Power and aut horit y, yout h and age - what ever is seen in t his world, all of it shall fade
away.

The t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is forever new and immaculat e.
Nanak has earned t his wealt h of t he Lord. | | 4| | 10| | 131| |
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I came t o t he Guru, t o learn t he Way of Yoga.

The True Guru has revealed it t o me t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is cont ained in t he nine cont inent s of t he world, and wit hin t his body; each and
every moment , I humbly bow t o Him.

I have made t he Guru's Teachings my ear-rings, and I have enshrined t he One
Formless Lord wit hin my being. | | 1| |

I have brought t he five disciples t oget her, and t hey are now under t he cont rol of t he
one mind.

When t he t en hermit s become obedient t o t he Lord, t hen I became an immaculat e
Yogi. | | 2| |

I have burnt my doubt , and smeared my body wit h t he ashes. My pat h is t o see t he
One and Only Lord.

I have made t hat int uit ive peace my food; t he Lord Mast er has writ t en t his pre-
ordained dest iny upon my forehead. | | 3| |

I n t hat place where t here is no fear, I have assumed my Yogic post ure. The unst ruck
melody of His Bani is my horn.

I have made cont emplat ion upon t he essent ial realit y my Yogic st aff. The Love of t he
Name in my mind is my Yogic lifest yle. | | 4| |

By great good fort une, such a Yogi is met , who cut s away t he bonds of Maya.

Nanak serves and adores t his wondrous person, and kisses his feet . | | 5| | 11| | 132| |


The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is an incomparably beaut iful t reasure. List en,
everyone, and medit at e on it , O friends.

Those, unt o whom t he Guru has given t he Lord's medicine - t heir minds become pure
and immaculat e. | | 1| | Pause| |

Darkness is dispelled from wit hin t hat body, in which t he Divine Light of t he Guru's
Shabad shines.

The noose of doubt is cut away from t hose who place t heir fait h in t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

The t reacherous and t errifying world-ocean is crossed over, in t he boat of t he Saadh
Sangat .

My mind's desires are fulfilled, meet ing t he Guru, in love wit h t he Lord. | | 2| |

The devot ees have found t he t reasure of t he Naam; t heir minds and bodies are
sat isfied and sat iat ed.

O Nanak, t he Dear Lord gives it only t o t hose who surrender t o t he Lord's Command.
| | 3| | 12| | 133| |


Please be kind and compassionat e, O Lord of my life; I am helpless, and I seek Your
Sanct uary, God.

Please, give me Your Hand, and lift me up, out of t he deep dark pit . I have no clever
t ricks at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are t he Doer, t he Cause of causes - You are everyt hing. You are All-powerful;
t here is no ot her t han You.

You alone know Your condit ion and ext ent . They alone become Your servant s, upon
whose foreheads such good dest iny is recorded. | | 1| |

You are imbued wit h Your servant , God; Your devot ees are woven int o Your Fabric,
t hrough and t hrough.

O Darling Beloved, t hey yearn for Your Name and t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan,
like t he chakvee bird which longs t o see t he moon. | | 2| |

Bet ween t he Lord and His Saint , t here is no difference at all. Among hundreds of
t housands and millions, t here is scarcely one humble being.

Those whose heart s are illuminat ed by God, sing t he Kirt an of His Praises night and
day wit h t heir t ongues. | | 3| |

You are All-powerful and I nfinit e, t he most loft y and exalt ed, t he Giver of peace; O
God, You are t he Support of t he breat h of life.

Please show mercy t o Nanak, O God, t hat he may remain in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.
| | 4| | 13| | 134| |
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O Saint , You are at t uned t o t he Lord.

Please st and my me, Archit ect of Dest iny; please t ake me t o my dest inat ion, Great
Giver. | | 1| | Pause| |

You alone know Your myst ery; You are t he Perfect Archit ect of Dest iny.

I am a helpless orphan - please keep me under Your Prot ect ion and save me. | | 1| |

Your Feet are t he boat t o carry us across t he world-ocean; You alone know Your
ways.

Those whom You keep prot ect ed, by Your Kindness, cross over t o t he ot her side. | | 2| |

Here and hereaft er, God, You are All-powerful; everyt hing is in Your Hands.

Please give me t hat t reasure, which will go along wit h me, O servant of t he Lord. | | 3| |

I am wit hout virt ue - please bless me wit h virt ue, so t hat my mind might chant t he
Name of t he Lord.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, Nanak has met t he Lord; his mind and body are soot hed
and sat isfied. | | 4| | 14| | 135| |


I am int uit ively absorbed in t he Divine Lord.

The Divine True Guru has become Merciful t o me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Cut t ing away t he halt er, He has made me His slave, and now I work for t he Saint s.

I have become a worshipper of t he One Name; t he Guru has shown me t his amazing
wonder. | | 1| |

The Divine Light has dawned, and everyt hing is illuminat ed; t he Guru has revealed
t his spirit ual wisdom t o my mind.

Drinking deeply of t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, my mind is sat isfied,
and my fears have been vanquished. | | 2| |

Accept ing t he Command of t he Lord's Will, I have found t ot al peace; t he home of
suffering has been dest royed.

When God, our Lord and Mast er was t ot ally pleased, He revealed everyt hing in t he
form of ecst asy. | | 3| |

Not hing comes, and not hing goes; t his play is all set in mot ion by t he Lord, t he
Sovereign King.

Says Nanak, our Lord and Mast er is inaccessible and unfat homable. The Lord's
devot ees t ake His Name as t heir Support . | | 4| | 15| | 136| |


He is t he Supreme Lord God, t he Perfect Transcendent Lord; O my mind, hold t ight t o
t he Support of t he One

who est ablished t he solar syst ems and galaxies. Chant t he Name of t hat Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Renounce t he int ellect ual cleverness of your mind, O humble servant s of t he Lord;
underst anding t he Hukam of His Command, peace is found.

What ever God does, accept t hat wit h pleasure; in comfort and in suffering, medit at e
on Him. | | 1| |

The Creat or emancipat es millions of sinners in an inst ant , wit hout a moment 's delay.

The Lord, t he Dest royer of t he pain and sorrow of t he poor, blesses t hose wit h whom
He is pleased. | | 2| |

He is Mot her and Fat her, t he Cherisher of all; He is t he Breat h of life of all beings, t he
Ocean of peace.

While giving so generously, t he Creat or does not diminish at all. The Source of j ewels,
He is All-pervading. | | 3| |

The beggar begs for Your Name, O Lord and Mast er; God is cont ained deep wit hin t he
nucleus of each and every heart .

Slave Nanak has ent ered His Sanct uary; no one ret urns from Him empt y-handed.
| | 4| | 16| | 137| |
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Never forget t he Lord, Har, Har, from your mind.

Here and hereaft er, He is t he Giver of all peace. He is t he Cherisher of all heart s.
| | 1| | Pause| |

He removes t he most t errible pains in an inst ant , if t he t ongue repeat s His Name.
!
I n t he Lord's Sanct uary t here is soot hing coolness, peace and t ranquilit y. He has
ext inguished t he burning fire. | | 1| |

He saves us from t he hellish pit of t he womb, and carries us across t he t errifying
world-ocean.

Adoring His Lot us Feet in t he mind, t he fear of deat h is banished. | | 2| |

He is t he Perfect , Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, loft y, unfat homable and
infinit e.

Singing His Glorious Praises, and medit at ing on t he Ocean of peace, one's life is not
lost in t he gamble. | | 3| |

My mind is engrossed in sexual desire, anger, greed and at t achment , O Giver t o t he
unwort hy.

Please grant Your Grace, and bless me wit h Your Name; Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o
You. | | 4| | 1| | 138| |

Raag Gauree Chayt ee, Fift h Mehl:


There is no peace wit hout devot ional worship of t he Lord.

Be vict orious, and win t he priceless j ewel of t his human life, by medit at ing on Him in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, even for an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Many have renounced and left t heir children, wealt h, spouses, j oyful games and
pleasures. | | 1| |

Horses, elephant s and t he pleasures of power

- leaving t hese behind, t he fool must depart naked. | | 2| |

The body, scent ed wit h musk and sandalwood

- t hat body shall come t o roll in t he dust . | | 3| |

I nfat uat ed wit h emot ional at t achment , t hey t hink t hat God is far away.

Says Nanak, he is Ever-present ! | | 4| | 1| | 139| |


O mind, cross over wit h t he Support of t he Lord's Name.

The Guru is t he boat t o carry you across t he world-ocean, t hrough t he waves of
cynicism and doubt . | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t here is only pit ch darkness.

The lamp of t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom illuminat es and enlight ens. | | 1| |

The poison of corrupt ion is spread out far and wide.

Only t he virt uous are saved, chant ing and medit at ing on t he Lord. | | 2| |

I nt oxicat ed wit h Maya, t he people are asleep.

Meet ing t he Guru, doubt and fear are dispelled. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, medit at e on t he One Lord;

behold Him in each and every heart . | | 4| | 2| | 140| |


You alone are my Chief Advisor.

I serve You wit h t he Support of t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

By various devices, I could not find You.

Taking hold of me, t he Guru has made me Your slave. | | 1| |

I have conquered t he five t yrant s.

By Guru's Grace, I have vanquished t he army of evil. | | 2| |

I have received t he One Name as His bount y and blessing.

Now, I dwell in peace, poise and bliss. | | 3| |
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The slaves of God are good.

O Nanak, t heir faces are radiant . | | 4| | 3| | 141| |


Hey, soul: your only Support is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

What ever else you do or make happen, t he fear of deat h st ill hangs over you.
| | 1| | Pause| |

He is not obt ained by any ot her effort s.

By great good fort une, medit at e on t he Lord. | | 1| |

You may know hundreds of t housands of clever t ricks,

but not even one will be of any use at all hereaft er. | | 2| |

Good deeds done in t he pride of ego are swept away, like t he house of sand by wat er.
| | 3| |

When God t he Merciful shows His Mercy,

Nanak receives t he Naam in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.
| | 4| | 4| | 142| |


I am a sacrifice, dedicat ed hundreds of t housands of t imes, t o my Lord and Mast er.

His Name, and His Name alone, is t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

You alone are t he Doer, t he Cause of causes.

You are t he Support of all beings and creat ures. | | 1| |

O God, You are my power, aut horit y and yout h. You are absolut e, wit hout at t ribut es,
and also relat ed, wit h t he most sublime at t ribut es. | | 2| |

Here and hereaft er, You are my Savior and Prot ect or.

By Guru's Grace, some underst and You. | | 3| |

God is All-knowing, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

You are Nanak's st rengt h and support . | | 4| | 5| | 143| |


Worship and adore t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, He dwells in t he mind; doubt , emot ional at t achment and
fear are vanquished. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he Simrit ees are heard t o proclaim

t hat t he Lord's servant dwells as t he highest of all. | | 1| |

All places are filled wit h fear - know t his well.

Only t he Lord's servant s are free of fear. | | 2| |

People wander t hrough 8.4 million incarnat ions.

God's people are not subj ect t o birt h and deat h. | | 3| |

Nanak has t aken t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Holy Saint s; he has given up power,
wisdom, cleverness and egot ism. | | 4| | 6| | 144| |


O my mind, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord's Name.

Serve t he Lord cont inually and cont inuously; wit h each and every breat h, medit at e on
t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t he Lord dwells in t he mind,

and pain, suffering, darkness and doubt depart . | | 1| |

That humble being, who medit at es on t he Lord, by t he Grace of t he Saint s, is not
afflict ed wit h pain. | | 2| |

Those unt o whom t he Guru gives t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name,

are saved from t he fire of Maya. | | 3| |

Be kind t o Nanak, O God;

let t he Lord's Name dwell wit hin my mind and body. | | 4| | 7| | 145| |


Wit h your t ongue, chant t he Name of t he One Lord.

I n t his world, it shall bring you peace, comfort and great j oy; hereaft er, it shall go wit h
your soul, and shall be of use t o you. | | 1| | Pause| |

The disease of your ego shall be eradicat ed.

By Guru's Grace, pract ice Raj a Yoga, t he Yoga of medit at ion and success. | | 1| |

Those who t ast e t he sublime essence of t he Lord

have t heir t hirst quenched. | | 2| |

Those who have found t he Lord, t he Treasure of peace,

shall not go anywhere else again. | | 3| |

Those, unt o whom t he Guru has given t he Lord's Name, Har, Har

- O Nanak, t heir fears are removed. | | 4| | 8| | 146| |

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One who forget s t he Lord's Name, suffers in pain.

Those who j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and dwell upon t he Lord,
find t he Ocean of virt ue. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those Gurmukhs whose heart s are filled wit h wisdom,

hold t he nine t reasures, and t he miraculous spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas in t he
palms of t heir hands. | | 1| |

Those who know t he Lord God as t heir Mast er,

do not lack anyt hing. | | 2| |

Those who realize t he Creat or Lord,

enj oy all peace and pleasure. | | 3| |

Those whose inner homes are filled wit h t he Lord's wealt h

- says Nanak, in t heir company, pain depart s. | | 4| | 9| | 147| |


Your pride is so great , but what about your origins?

You cannot remain, no mat t er how much you t ry t o hold on. | | 1| | Pause| |

That which is forbidden by t he Vedas and t he Saint s - wit h t hat , you are in love.

Like t he gambler losing t he game of chance, you are held in t he power of sensory
desires. | | 1| |

The One who is All-powerful t o empt y out and fill up - you have no love for His Lot us
Feet .

O Nanak, I have been saved, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. I have
been blessed by t he Treasure of Mercy. | | 2| | 10| | 148| |


I am t he slave of my Lord and Mast er.

I eat what ever God gives me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Such is my Lord and Mast er.

I n an inst ant , He creat es and embellishes. | | 1| |

I do t hat work which pleases my Lord and Mast er.

I sing t he songs of God's glory, and His wondrous play. | | 2| |

I seek t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Prime Minist er;

beholding Him, my mind is comfort ed and consoled. | | 3| |

The One Lord is my support , t he One is my st eady anchor.

Servant Nanak is engaged in t he Lord's work. | | 4| | 11| | 149| |


I s t here anyone, who can shat t er his ego,

and t urn his mind away from t his sweet Maya? | | 1| | Pause| |

Humanit y is in spirit ual ignorance; people see t hings t hat do not exist .

The night is dark and gloomy; how will t he morning dawn? | | 1| |

Wandering, wandering all around, I have grown weary; t rying all sort s of t hings, I
have been searching.

Says Nanak, He has shown mercy t o me; I have found t he t reasure of t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 2| | 12| | 150| |


He is t he Wish-fulfilling Jewel, t he Embodiment of Mercy. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Supreme Lord God is Merciful t o t he meek;

medit at ing in remembrance on Him, peace is obt ained. | | 1| |

The Wisdom of t he Undying Primal Being is beyond comprehension.

Hearing His Praises, millions of sins are erased. | | 2| |

O God, Treasure of Mercy, please bless Nanak wit h Your kindness, t hat he may repeat
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| | 13| | 151| |

Gauree Poorbee, Fift h Mehl:

O my mind, in t he Sanct uary of God, peace is found.

That day, when t he Giver of life and peace is forgot t en - t hat day passes uselessly.
| | 1| | Pause| |

You have come as a guest for one short night , and yet you hope t o live for many
ages.

Households, mansions and wealt h - what ever is seen, is like t he shade of a t ree. | | 1| |

My body, wealt h, and all my gardens and propert y shall all pass away.

You have forgot t en your Lord and Mast er, t he Great Giver. I n an inst ant , t hese shall
belong t o somebody else. | | 2| |
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You wear whit e clot hes and t ake cleansing bat hs, and anoint yourself wit h sandalwood
oil.

But you do not remember t he Fearless, Formless Lord - you are like an elephant
bat hing in t he mud. | | 3| |

When God becomes merciful, He leads you t o meet t he True Guru; all peace is in t he
Name of t he Lord.

The Guru has liberat ed me from bondage; servant Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord. | | 4| | 14| | 152| |


O my mind, dwell always upon t he Guru, Guru, Guru.

The Guru has made t he j ewel of t his human life prosperous and fruit ful. I am a
sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan. | | 1| | Pause| |

As many breat hs and morsels as you t ake, O my mind - so many t imes, sing His
Glorious Praises.

When t he True Guru becomes merciful, t hen t his wisdom and underst anding is
obt ained. | | 1| |

O my mind, t aking t he Naam, you shall be released from t he bondage of deat h, and
t he peace of all peace will be found.

Serving your Lord and Mast er, t he True Guru, t he Great Giver, you shall obt ain t he
fruit s of your mind's desires. | | 2| |

The Name of t he Creat or is your beloved friend and child; it alone shall go along wit h
you, O my mind.

So serve your True Guru, and you shall receive t he Name from t he Guru. | | 3| |

When God, t he Merciful Guru, showered His Mercy upon me, all my anxiet ies were
dispelled.

Nanak has found t he peace of t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. All his sorrows have
been dispelled. | | 4| | 15| | 153| |

Raag Gauree, Fift h Mehl:


The t hirst of only a few is quenched. | | 1| | Pause| |

People may accumulat e hundreds of t housands, millions, t ens of millions, and yet t he
mind is not rest rained.

They only yearn for more and more. | | 1| |

They may have all sort s of beaut iful women, but st ill, t hey commit adult ery in t he
homes of ot hers.

They do not dist inguish bet ween good and bad. | | 2| |

They wander around lost , t rapped in t he myriad bonds of Maya; t hey do not sing t he
Praises of t he Treasure of Virt ue.

Their minds are engrossed in poison and corrupt ion. | | 3| |

Those, unt o whom t he Lord shows His Mercy, remain dead while yet alive. I n t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t hey cross over t he ocean of Maya.

O Nanak, t hose humble beings are honored in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| | 154| |


The Lord is t he essence of all. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some pract ice Yoga, some indulge in pleasures; some live in spirit ual wisdom, some
live in medit at ion.

Some are bearers of t he st aff. | | 1| |

Some chant in medit at ion, some pract ice deep, aust ere medit at ion; some worship Him
in adorat ion, some pract ice daily rit uals.

Some live t he life of a wanderer. | | 2| |

Some live by t he shore, some live on t he wat er; some st udy t he Vedas.

Nanak loves t o worship t he Lord. | | 3| | 2| | 155| |


To sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises is my t reasure. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my delight , You are my praise. You are my beaut y, You are my love.

O God, You are my hope and support . | | 1| |

You are my pride, You are my wealt h. You are my honor, You are my breat h of life.

The Guru has repaired t hat which was broken. | | 2| |

You are in t he household, and You are in t he forest . You are in t he village, and You
are in t he wilderness.
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Nanak: You are near, so very near! | | 3| | 3| | 156| |


I am int oxicat ed, int oxicat ed wit h t he Love of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I drink it in - I am drunk wit h it . The Guru has given it t o me in charit y.

My mind is drenched wit h it . | | 1| |

I t is my furnace, it is t he cooling plast er. I t is my love, it is my longing.

My mind knows it as peace. | | 2| |

I enj oy int uit ive peace, and I play in bliss; t he cycle of reincarnat ion is ended for me,
and I am merged wit h t he Lord.

Nanak is pierced t hrough wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 3| | 4| | 157| |

Raag Gauree Maalwaa, Fift h Mehl:


Chant t he Lord's Name; O my friend, chant it . Hereaft er, t he pat h is t errifying and
t reacherous. | | 1| | Pause| |

Serve, serve, forever serve t he Lord. Deat h hangs over your head.

Do seva, selfless service, for t he Holy Saint s, and t he noose of Deat h shall be cut
away. | | 1| |

You may make burnt offerings, sacrificial feast s and pilgrimages t o sacred shrines in
egot ism, but your corrupt ion only increases.

You are subj ect t o bot h heaven and hell, and you are reincarnat ed over and over
again. | | 2| |

The realm of Shiva, t he realms of Brahma and I ndra as well - no place anywhere is
permanent .

Wit hout serving t he Lord, t here is no peace at all. The fait hless cynic comes and goes
in reincarnat ion. | | 3| |

As t he Guru has t aught me, so have I spoken.

Says Nanak, list en, people: sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, and you shall be
saved. | | 4| | 1| | 158| |

Raag Gauree Maalaa, Fift h Mehl:


Adopt ing t he innocent mind of a child, I have found peace.

Joy and sorrow, profit and loss, birt h and deat h, pain and pleasure - t hey are all t he
same t o my consciousness, since I met t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

As long as I plot t ed and planned t hings, I was full of frust rat ion.

When I met t he Kind, Perfect Guru, t hen I obt ained bliss so easily. | | 1| |

The more clever t ricks I t ried, t he more bonds I was saddled wit h.

When t he Holy Saint placed His Hand upon my forehead, t hen I was liberat ed. | | 2| |

As long as I claimed, "Mine, mine! ", I was surrounded by wickedness and corrupt ion.

But when I dedicat ed my mind, body and int ellect t o my Lord and Mast er, t hen I
began t o sleep in peace. | | 3| |

As long as I walked along, carrying t he load, I cont inued t o pay t he fine.

But I t hrew away t hat bundle, when I met t he Perfect Guru; O Nanak, t hen I became
fearless. | | 4| | 1| | 159| |

Gauree Maalaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have renounced my desires; I have renounced t hem.

I have renounced t hem; meet ing t he Guru, I have renounced t hem.

All peace, j oy, happiness and pleasures have come since I surrendered t o t he Will of
t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Honor and dishonor are t he same t o me; I have placed my forehead upon t he Guru's
Feet .

Wealt h does not excit e me, and misfort une does not dist urb me; I have embraced
love for my Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

The One Lord and Mast er dwells in t he home; He is seen in t he wilderness as well.

I have become fearless; t he Saint has removed my doubt s. The All-knowing Lord is
pervading everywhere. | | 2| |

What ever t he Creat or does, my mind is not t roubled.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s and t he Company of t he Holy, my sleeping mind has been
awakened. | | 3| |

Servant Nanak seeks Your Support ; he has come t o Your Sanct uary.

I n t he Love of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he enj oys int uit ive peace; pain no
longer t ouches him. | | 4| | 2| | 160| |


I have found t he j ewel of my Beloved wit hin my mind.

My body is cooled, my mind is cooled and soot hed, and I am absorbed int o t he
Shabad, t he Word of t he True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My hunger has depart ed, my t hirst has t ot ally depart ed, and all my anxiet y is
forgot t en.

The Perfect Guru has placed His Hand upon my forehead; conquering my mind, I have
conquered t he whole world. | | 1| |

Sat isfied and sat iat ed, I remain st eady wit hin my heart , and now, I do not waver at
all.

The True Guru has given me t he inexhaust ible t reasure; it never decreases, and never
runs out . | | 2| |

List en t o t his wonder, O Siblings of Dest iny: t he Guru has given me t his
underst anding.

I t hrew off t he veil of illusion, when I met my Lord and Mast er; t hen, I forgot my
j ealousy of ot hers. | | 3| |

This is a wonder which cannot be described. They alone know it , who have t ast ed it .

Says Nanak, t he Trut h has been revealed t o me. The Guru has given me t he t reasure;
I have t aken it and enshrined it wit hin my heart . | | 4| | 3| | 161| |


Those who t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord, t he King, are saved.

All ot her people, in t he mansion of Maya, fall flat on t heir faces on t he ground.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The great men have st udied t he Shaast ras, t he Simrit ees and t he Vedas, and t hey
have said t his:

"Wit hout t he Lord's medit at ion, t here is no emancipat ion, and no one has ever found
peace."| | 1| |

People may accumulat e t he wealt h of t he t hree worlds, but t he waves of greed are
st ill not subdued.

Wit hout devot ional worship of t he Lord, where can anyone find st abilit y? People
wander around endlessly. | | 2| |

People engage in all sort s of mind-ent icing past imes, but t heir passions are not
fulfilled.

They burn and burn, and are never sat isfied; wit hout t he Lord's Name, it is all useless.
| | 3| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, my friend; t his is t he essence of perfect peace.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, birt h and deat h are ended. Nanak is
t he dust of t he feet of t he humble. | | 4| | 4| | 162| |


Who can help me underst and my condit ion?

Only t he Creat or knows it . | | 1| | Pause| |

This person does t hings in ignorance; he does not chant in medit at ion, and does not
perform any deep, self-disciplined medit at ion.

This mind wanders around in t he t en direct ions - how can it be rest rained? | | 1| |

"I am t he lord, t he mast er of my mind, body, wealt h and lands. These are mine."
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I n doubt and emot ional at t achment , t his person underst ands not hing; wit h t his leash,
t hese feet are t ied up. | | 2| |

What did t his person do, when he did not exist ?

When t he I mmaculat e and Formless Lord God was all alone, He did everyt hing by
Himself. | | 3| |

He alone knows His act ions; He creat ed t his creat ion.

Says Nanak, t he Lord Himself is t he Doer. The True Guru has dispelled my doubt s.
| | 4| | 5| | 163| |


Wit hout t he Lord, ot her act ions are useless.

Medit at ive chant s, int ense deep medit at ion, aust ere self-discipline and rit uals - t hese
are plundered in t his world. | | 1| | Pause| |

Fast ing, daily rit uals, and aust ere self-discipline - t hose who keep t he pract ice of
t hese, are rewarded wit h less t han a shell.

Hereaft er, t he way is different , O Siblings of Dest iny. There, t hese t hings are of no use
at all. | | 1| |

Those who bat he at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, and wander over t he eart h, find no
place of rest hereaft er.

There, t hese are of no use at all. By t hese t hings, t hey only please ot her people. | | 2| |

Recit ing t he four Vedas from memory, t hey do not obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence hereaft er.

Those who do not underst and t he One Pure Word, ut t er t ot al nonsense. | | 3| |

Nanak voices t his opinion: t hose who pract ice it , swim across.

Serve t he Guru, and medit at e on t he Naam; renounce t he egot ist ical pride from your
mind. | | 4| | 6| | 164| |


O Lord, I chant Your Name, Har, Har, Har.

I cannot do anyt hing by myself, O Lord and Mast er. As You keep me, so I remain.
| | 1| | Pause| |

What can t he mere mort al do? What is in t he hands of t his poor creat ure?

As You at t ach us, so we are at t ached, O my Perfect Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

Take pit y on me, O Great Giver of all, t hat I may enshrine love for Your Form alone.

Nanak offers t his prayer t o t he Lord, t hat he may chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 2| | 7| | 165| |

Raag Gauree Maaj h, Fift h Mehl:


O Merciful t o t he meek, O Dear Lord King,

You have engaged millions of people in Your Service.

You are t he Lover of Your devot ees; t his is Your Nat ure.

You are t ot ally pervading all places. | | 1| |

How can I behold my Beloved? What is t hat way of life?

Become t he slave of t he Saint s, and serve at t heir feet .

I dedicat e t his soul; I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hem.

Bowing low, I fall at t he Feet of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, st udy t he books of t he Vedas.

Some become renunciat es, and bat he at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

Some sing t unes and melodies and songs.

But I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Fearless Lord. | | 3| |

My Lord and Mast er has become merciful t o me.

I was a sinner, and I have been sanct ified, t aking t o t he Guru's Feet .

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Dispelling my doubt s and fears, t he Guru has rid me of hat red.

The Guru has fulfilled t he desires of my mind. | | 4| |

One who has obt ained t he Name is wealt hy.

One who medit at es on God is glorified.

Sublime are all t he act ions of t hose who j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy.

Servant Nanak is int uit ively absorbed int o t he Lord. | | 5| | 1| | 166| |

Gauree, Fift h Mehl, Maaj h:

Come t o me, O my Beloved Lord.

Night and day, wit h each and every breat h, I t hink of You.

O Saint s, give Him t his message; I fall at Your Feet .

Wit hout You, how can I be saved? | | 1| |

I n Your Company, I am in ecst asy.

I n t he forest , t he fields and t he t hree worlds, t here is peace and supreme bliss.

My bed is beaut iful, and my mind blossoms fort h in ecst asy.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, I have found t his peace. | | 2| |

I wash Your Feet , and const ant ly serve You.

O Divine Lord, I worship and adore You; I bow down before You.

I am t he slave of Your slaves; I chant Your Name.

I offer t his prayer t o my Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

My desires are fulfilled, and my mind and body are rej uvenat ed.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, all my pains have been t aken
away.

Chant ing and medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I have been saved.

Nanak endures t his unendurable celest ial bliss. | | 4| | 2| | 167| |

Gauree Maaj h, Fift h Mehl:

List en, list en, O my friend and companion, O Beloved of my mind:

my mind and body are Yours. This life is a sacrifice t o You as well.

May I never forget God, t he Support of t he breat h of life.

I have come t o Your Et ernal Sanct uary. | | 1| |

Meet ing Him, my mind is revived, O Siblings of Dest iny.

By Guru's Grace, I have found t he Lord, Har, Har.

All t hings belong t o God; all places belong t o God.

I am forever a sacrifice t o God. | | 2| |

Very fort unat e are t hose who medit at e on t his t reasure.

They enshrine love for t he Naam, t he Name of t he One I mmaculat e Lord.

Finding t he Perfect Guru, all suffering is dispelled.

Twent y-four hours a day, I sing t he Glories of God. | | 3| |

Your Name is t he t reasure of j ewels, Lord.

You are t he True Banker; Your devot ee is t he t rader.

True is t he t rade of t hose who have t he wealt h of t he Lord's asset s.

Servant Nanak is forever a sacrifice. | | 4| | 3| | 168| |



I am so proud of You, O Creat or; I am so proud of You.

Through Your Almight y Power, I dwell in peace. The True Word of t he Shabad is my
banner and insignia. | | 1| | Pause| |

He hears and knows everyt hing, but he keeps silent .

Bewit ched by Maya, he never regains awareness. | | 1| |

The riddles and hint s are given, and he sees t hem wit h his eyes.

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But he is foolish and greedy, and he never list ens t o what he is t old. | | 2| |

Why bot her t o count one, t wo, t hree, four? The whole world is defrauded by t he same
ent icement s.

Hardly anyone loves t he Lord's Name; how rare is t hat place which is in bloom. | | 3| |

The devot ees look beaut iful in t he True Court ; night and day, t hey are happy.

They are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Transcendent Lord; servant Nanak is a sacrifice
t o t hem. | | 4| | 1| | 169| |
!
Gauree, Fift h Mehl, Maaj h:

The Dest royer of sorrow is Your Name, Lord; t he Dest royer of sorrow is Your Name.

Twent y-four hours a day, dwell upon t he wisdom of t he Perfect True Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

That heart , in which t he Supreme Lord God abides, is t he most beaut iful place.

The Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t hose who chant t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord wit h t he t ongue. | | 1| |

I have not underst ood t he wisdom of serving Him, nor have I worshipped Him in
medit at ion.

You are my Support , O Life of t he World; O my Lord and Mast er, I naccessible and
I ncomprehensible. | | 2| |

When t he Lord of t he Universe became merciful, sorrow and suffering depart ed.

The hot winds do not even t ouch t hose who are prot ect ed by t he True Guru. | | 3| |

The Guru is t he All-pervading Lord, t he Guru is t he Merciful Mast er; t he Guru is t he
True Creat or Lord.

When t he Guru was t ot ally sat isfied, I obt ained everyt hing. Servant Nanak is forever a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| | 2| | 170| |


The Lord, t he Lord, Raam, Raam, Raam:

medit at ing on Him, all affairs are resolved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe, one's mout h is sanct ified.

One who recit es t o me t he Praises of t he Lord is my friend and brot her. | | 1| |

All t reasures, all rewards and all virt ues are in t he Lord of t he Universe.

Why forget Him from your mind? Remembering Him in medit at ion, pain depart s. | | 2| |

Grasping t he hem of His robe, we live, and cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, one is saved, and one's face
becomes radiant in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

The Praise of t he Sust ainer of t he Universe is t he essence of life, and t he wealt h of His
Saint s.

Nanak is saved, chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; in t he True Court , he is
cheered and applauded. | | 4| | 3| | 171| |


Sing t he Sweet Praises of t he Lord, O my soul, sing t he Sweet Praises of t he Lord.

At t uned t o t he True One, even t he homeless find a home. | | 1| | Pause| |

All ot her t ast es are bland and insipid; t hrough t hem, t he body and mind are rendered
insipid as well.

Wit hout t he Transcendent Lord, what can anyone do? Cursed is his life, and cursed his
reput at ion. | | 1| |

Grasping t he hem of t he robe of t he Holy Saint , we cross over t he world-ocean.

Worship and adore t he Supreme Lord God, and all your family will be saved as well.
| | 2| |

He is a companion, a relat ive, and a good friend of mine, who implant s t he Lord's
Name wit hin my heart .

He washes off all my demerit s, and is so generous t o me. | | 3| |

Wealt h, t reasures, and household are all j ust ruins; t he Lord's Feet are t he only
t reasure.

Nanak is a beggar st anding at Your Door, God; he begs for Your charit y. | | 4| | 4| | 172| |
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Raag Gauree, Nint h Mehl

: Holy Saadhus: forsake t he pride of your mind.

Sexual desire, anger and t he company of evil people - run away from t hem, day and
night . | | 1| | Pause| |

One who knows t hat pain and pleasure are bot h t he same, and honor and dishonor as
well,

who remains det ached from j oy and sorrow, realizes t he t rue essence in t he world.
| | 1| |

Renounce bot h praise and blame; seek inst ead t he st at e of Nirvaanaa.

O servant Nanak, t his is such a difficult game; only a few Gurmukhs underst and it !
| | 2| | 1| |

Gauree, Nint h Mehl:

Holy Saadhus: t he Lord fashioned t he creat ion.

One person passes away, and anot her t hinks t hat he will live forever - t his is a wonder
beyond underst anding! | | 1| | Pause| |

The mort al beings are held in t he power of sexual desire, anger and emot ional
at t achment ; t hey have forgot t en t he Lord, t he I mmort al Form.

The body is false, but t hey believe it t o be t rue; it is like a dream in t he night . | | 1| |

What ever is seen, shall all pass away, like t he shadow of a cloud.

O servant Nanak, one who knows t he world t o be unreal, dwells in t he Sanct uary of
t he Lord. | | 2| | 2| |


The Praise of t he Lord does not come t o dwell in t he minds of t he mort al beings.

Day and night , t hey remain engrossed in Maya. Tell me, how can t hey sing God's
Glories? | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t his way, t hey bind t hemselves t o children, friends, Maya and possessiveness.

Like t he deer's delusion, t his world is false; and yet , beholding it , t hey chase aft er it .
| | 1| |

Our Lord and Mast er is t he source of pleasures and liberat ion; and yet , t he fool forget s
Him.

O servant Nanak, among millions, t here is scarcely anyone who at t ains t he Lord's
medit at ion. | | 2| | 3| |


Holy Saadhus: t his mind cannot be rest rained.

Fickle desires dwell wit h it , and so it cannot remain st eady. | | 1| | Pause| |

The heart is filled wit h anger and violence, which cause all sense t o be forgot t en.

The j ewel of spirit ual wisdom has been t aken away from everyone; not hing can
wit hst and it . | | 1| |

The Yogis have t ried everyt hing and failed; t he virt uous have grown weary of singing
God's Glories.

O servant Nanak, when t he Lord becomes merciful, t hen every effort is successful.
| | 2| | 4| |


Holy Saadhus: sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

You have obt ained t he priceless j ewel of t his human life; why are you uselessly
wast ing it ? | | 1| | Pause| |

He is t he Purifier of sinners, t he Friend of t he poor. Come, and ent er t he Lord's
Sanct uary.

Remembering Him, t he elephant 's fear was removed; so why do you forget Him? | | 1| |

Renounce your egot ist ical pride and your emot ional at t achment t o Maya; focus your
consciousness on t he Lord's medit at ion.

Says Nanak, t his is t he pat h t o liberat ion. Become Gurmukh, and at t ain it . | | 2| | 5| |


O mot her, if only someone would inst ruct my wayward mind.
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This mind list ens t o t he Vedas, t he Puraanas, and t he ways of t he Holy Saint s, but it
does not sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, for even an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Having obt ained t his human body, so very difficult t o obt ain, it is now being uselessly
wast ed.

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is such a t reacherous wilderness, and yet , people are in
love wit h it . | | 1| |

I nwardly and out wardly, God is always wit h t hem, and yet , t hey do not enshrine Love
for Him.

O Nanak, know t hat t hose whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord are liberat ed. | | 2| | 6| |


Holy Saadhus: rest and peace are in t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.

This is t he blessing of st udying t he Vedas and t he Puraanas, t hat you may medit at e on
t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Greed, emot ional at t achment t o Maya, possessiveness, t he service of evil, pleasure
and pain - t hose who are not t ouched by t hese, are t he very embodiment of t he
Divine Lord. | | 1| |

Heaven and hell, ambrosial nect ar and poison, gold and copper - t hese are all alike t o
t hem.

Praise and slander are all t he same t o t hem, as are greed and at t achment . | | 2| |

They are not bound by pleasure and pain - know t hat t hey are t ruly wise.

O Nanak, recognize t hose mort al beings as liberat ed, who live t his way of life. | | 3| | 7| |


O mind, why have you gone crazy?

Don't you know t hat your life is decreasing, day and night ? Your life is made wort hless
wit h greed. | | 1| | Pause| |

That body, which you believe t o be your own, and your beaut iful home and spouse

- none of t hese is yours t o keep. See t his, reflect upon it and underst and. | | 1| |

You have wast ed t he precious j ewel of t his human life; you do not know t he Way of
t he Lord of t he Universe.

You have not been absorbed in t he Lord's Feet , even for an inst ant . Your life has
passed away in vain! | | 2| |

Says Nanak, t hat man is happy, who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord's Name.

All t he rest of t he world is ent iced by Maya; t hey do not obt ain t he st at e of fearless
dignit y. | | 3| | 8| |


You people are unconscious; you should be afraid of sin.

Seek t he Sanct uary of t he Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, Dest royer of all fear.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Vedas and t he Puraanas sing His Praises; enshrine His Name wit hin your heart .

Pure and sublime is t he Name of t he Lord in t he world. Remembering it in medit at ion,
all sinful mist akes shall be washed away. | | 1| |

You shall not obt ain t his human body again; make t he effort - t ry t o achieve
liberat ion!

Says Nanak, sing of t he Lord of compassion, and cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.
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Raag Gauree, Asht apadees, First Mehl: Gauree Gwaarayree:

Grace:

The nine t reasures and t he miraculous spirit ual powers come by cont emplat ing t he
I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Perfect Lord is All-pervading everywhere; He dest roys t he poison of Maya.

I am rid of t he t hree-phased Maya, dwelling in t he Pure Lord.
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The Guru's Teachings are useful t o my soul. | | 1| |

Chant ing t he Lord's Name in t his way, my mind is sat isfied.

I have obt ained t he oint ment of spirit ual wisdom, recognizing t he Word of t he Guru's

Blended wit h t he One Lord, I enj oy int uit ive peace.

Through t he I mmaculat e Bani of t he Word, my doubt s have been dispelled.

I nst ead of t he pale color of Maya, I am imbued wit h t he deep crimson color of t he
Lord's Love.

By t he Lord's Glance of Grace, t he poison has been eliminat ed. | | 2| |

When I t urned away, and became dead while yet alive, I was awakened.

Chant ing t he Word of t he Shabad, my mind is at t ached t o t he Lord.

I have gat hered in t he Lord's sublime essence, and cast out t he poison.

Abiding in His Love, t he fear of deat h has run away. | | 3| |

My t ast e for pleasure ended, along wit h conflict and egot ism.

My consciousness is at t uned t o t he Lord, by t he Order of t he I nfinit e.

My pursuit for worldy pride and honour is over.

When He blessed me wit h His Glance of Grace, peace was est ablished in my soul.
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Wit hout You, I see no friend at all.

Whom should I serve? Unt o whom should I dedicat e my consciousness?

Whom should I ask? At whose feet should I fall?

By whose t eachings will I remain absorbed in His Love? | | 5| |

I serve t he Guru, and I fall at t he Guru's Feet .

I worship Him, and I am absorbed in t he Lord's Name.

The Lord's Love is my inst ruct ion, sermon and food.

Enj oined t o t he Lord's Command, I have ent ered t he home of my inner self. | | 6| |

Wit h t he ext inct ion of pride, my soul has found peace and medit at ion.

The Divine Light has dawned, and I am absorbed in t he Light .

Pre-ordained dest iny cannot be erased; t he Shabad is my banner and insignia.

I know t he Creat or, t he Creat or of His Creat ion. | | 7| |

I am not a learned Pandit , I am not clever or wise.

I do not wander; I am not deluded by doubt .

I do not speak empt y speech; I have recognized t he Hukam of His Command.

Nanak is absorbed in int uit ive peace t hrough t he Guru's Teachings. | | 8| | 1| |

Gauree Gwaarayree, First Mehl:

The mind is an elephant in t he forest of t he body.

The Guru is t he cont rolling st ick; when t he I nsignia of t he True Shabad is applied, one
obt ains honor in t he Court of God t he King. | | 1| |

He cannot be known t hrough clever t ricks.

Wit hout subduing t he mind, how can His value be est imat ed? | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he house of t he self is t he Ambrosial Nect ar, which is being st olen by t he t hieves.

No one can say no t o t hem.

He Himself prot ect s us, and blesses us wit h great ness. | | 2| |

There are billions, count less billions of fires of desire at t he seat of t he mind.

They are ext inguished only wit h t he wat er of underst anding, impart ed by t he Guru.

Offering my mind, I have at t ained it , and I j oyfully sing His Glorious Praises. | | 3| |

Just as He is wit hin t he home of t he self, so is He beyond.

But how can I describe Him, sit t ing in a cave?

The Fearless Lord is in t he oceans, j ust as He is in t he mount ains. | | 4| |

Tell me, who can kill someone who is already dead?

What does he fear? Who can fright en t he fearless one?

He recognizes t he Word of t he Shabad, t hroughout t he t hree worlds. | | 5| |

One who speaks, merely describes speech.

But one who underst ands, int uit ively realizes.

Seeing and reflect ing upon it , my mind surrenders. | | 6| |

Praise, beaut y and liberat ion are in t he One Name.

I n it , t he I mmaculat e Lord is permeat ing and pervading.

He dwells in t he home of t he self, and in His own sublime place. | | 7| |

The many silent sages lovingly praise Him.
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Their bodies and minds are purified, as t hey enshrine t he True Lord in t heir
consciousness.

O Nanak, medit at e on t he Lord, each and every day. | | 8| | 2| |


The mind does not die, so t he j ob is not accomplished.

The mind is under t he power of t he demons of evil int ellect and dualit y.

But when t he mind surrenders, t hrough t he Guru, it becomes one. | | 1| |

The Lord is wit hout at t ribut es; t he at t ribut es of virt ue are under His cont rol.

One who eliminat es selfishness cont emplat es Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

The deluded mind t hinks of all sort s of corrupt ion.

When t he mind is deluded, t he load of wickedness falls on t he head.

But when t he mind surrenders t o t he Lord, it realizes t he One and Only Lord. | | 2| |

The deluded mind ent ers t he house of Maya.

Engrossed in sexual desire, it does not remain st eady.

O mort al, lovingly vibrat e t he Lord's Name wit h your t ongue. | | 3| |

Elephant s, horses, gold, children and spouses

- in t he anxious affairs of all t hese, people lose t he game and depart .

I n t he game of chess, t heir pieces do not reach t heir dest inat ion. | | 4| |

They gat her wealt h, but only evil comes from it .

Pleasure and pain st and in t he doorway.

I nt uit ive peace comes by medit at ing on t he Lord, wit hin t he heart . | | 5| |

When t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen He unit es us in His Union.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, merit s are gat hered in, and demerit s are burned
away.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 6| |

Wit hout t he Name, all live in pain.

The consciousness of t he foolish, self-willed manmukh is t he dwelling place of Maya.

The Gurmukh obt ains spirit ual wisdom, according t o pre-ordained dest iny. | | 7| |

The fickle mind cont inuously runs aft er fleet ing t hings.

The Pure True Lord is not pleased by filt h.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 8| | 3| |


Act ing in egot ism, peace is not obt ained.

The int ellect of t he mind is false; only t he Lord is True.

All who love dualit y are ruined.

People act as t hey are pre-ordained. | | 1| |

I have seen t he world t o be such a gambler;

all beg for peace, but t hey forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he Unseen Lord could be seen, t hen He could be described.

Wit hout seeing Him, all descript ions are useless.

The Gurmukh sees Him wit h int uit ive ease.

So serve t he One Lord, wit h loving awareness. | | 2| |
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People beg for peace, but t hey receive severe pain.

They are all weaving a wreat h of corrupt ion.

You are false - wit hout t he One, t here is no liberat ion.

The Creat or creat ed t he creat ion, and He wat ches over it . | | 3| |

The fire of desire is quenched by t he Word of t he Shabad.

Dualit y and doubt are aut omat ically eliminat ed.

Following t he Guru's Teachings, t he Naam abides in t he heart .

Through t he True Word of His Bani, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| |

The True Lord abides wit hin t he body of t hat Gurmukh who enshrines love for Him.

Wit hout t he Naam, none obt ain t heir own place.

The Beloved Lord King is dedicat ed t o love.

I f He best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen we realize His Name. | | 5| |

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is t ot al ent anglement .

The self-willed manmukh is filt hy, cursed and dreadful.

Serving t he True Guru, t hese ent anglement s are ended.

I n t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, you shall abide in last ing peace. | | 6| |

The Gurmukhs underst and t he One Lord, and enshrine love for Him.

They dwell in t he home of t heir own inner beings, and merge in t he True Lord.

The cycle of birt h and deat h is ended.

This underst anding is obt ained from t he Perfect Guru. | | 7| |

Speaking t he speech, t here is no end t o it .
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I have consult ed t he Guru, and I have seen t hat t here is no ot her door t han His.

Pain and pleasure reside in t he Pleasure of His Will and His Command.

Nanak, t he lowly, says embrace love for t he Lord. | | 8| | 4| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

The dualit y of Maya dwells in t he consciousness of t he people of t he world.

They are dest royed by sexual desire, anger and egot ism. | | 1| |

Whom should I call t he second, when t here is only t he One?

The One I mmaculat e Lord is pervading among all. | | 1| | Pause| |

The dual-minded evil int ellect speaks of a second.

One who harbors dualit y comes and goes and dies. | | 2| |

I n t he eart h and in t he sky, I do not see any second.

Among all t he women and t he men, His Light is shining. | | 3| |

I n t he lamps of t he sun and t he moon, I see His Light .

Dwelling among all is my ever-yout hful Beloved. | | 4| |

I n His Mercy, He at t uned my consciousness t o t he Lord.

The True Guru has led me t o underst and t he One Lord. | | 5| |

The Gurmukh knows t he One I mmaculat e Lord.

Subduing dualit y, one comes t o realize t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 6| |

The Command of t he One Lord prevails t hroughout all t he worlds.

From t he One, all have arisen. | | 7| |

There are t wo rout es, but remember t hat t heir Lord and Mast er is only One.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, recognize t he Hukam of t he Lord's
Command. | | 8| |

He is cont ained in all forms, colors and minds.

Says Nanak, praise t he One Lord. | | 9| | 5| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Those who live a spirit ual lifest yle - t hey alone are t rue.

What can t he false know about t he secret s of liberat ion? | | 1| |

Those who cont emplat e t he Way are Yogis.

They conquer t he five t hieves, and enshrine t he True Lord in t he heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who enshrine t he True Lord deep wit hin,

realize t he value of t he Way of Yoga. | | 2| |

The sun and t he moon are one and t he same for t hem, as are household and
wilderness.

The karma of t heir daily pract ice is t o praise t he Lord. | | 3| |

They beg for t he alms of t he one and only Shabad.

They remain awake and aware in spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion, and t he t rue way of
life. | | 4| |

They remain absorbed in t he fear of God; t hey never leave it .

Who can est imat e t heir value? They remain lovingly absorbed in t he Lord. | | 5| |

The Lord unit es t hem wit h Himself, dispelling t heir doubt s.

By Guru's Grace, t he supreme st at us is obt ained. | | 6| |

I n t he Guru's service is reflect ion upon t he Shabad.

Subduing ego, pract ice pure act ions. | | 7| |

Chant ing, medit at ion, aust ere self-discipline and t he reading of t he Puraanas,

says Nanak, are cont ained in surrender t o t he Unlimit ed Lord. | | 8| | 6| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

To pract ice forgiveness is t he t rue fast , good conduct and cont ent ment .

Disease does not afflict me, nor does t he pain of deat h.

I am liberat ed, and absorbed int o God, who has no form or feat ure. | | 1| |

What fear does t he Yogi have?

The Lord is among t he t rees and t he plant s, wit hin t he household and out side as well.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Yogis medit at e on t he Fearless, I mmaculat e Lord.

Night and day, t hey remain awake and aware, embracing love for t he True Lord.

Those Yogis are pleasing t o my mind. | | 2| |

The t rap of deat h is burnt by t he Fire of God.

Old age, deat h and pride are conquered.

They swim across, and save t heir ancest ors as well. | | 3| |

Those who serve t he True Guru are t he Yogis.

Those who remain immersed in t he Fear of God become fearless.

They become j ust like t he One t hey serve. | | 4| |
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The Name makes a man pure and fearless.

I t makes t he mast erless become t he mast er of all. I am a sacrifice t o him.

Such a person is not reincarnat ed again; he sings t he Glories of God. | | 5| |

I nwardly and out wardly, he knows t he One Lord;

t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, he realizes himself.

He bears t he Banner and I nsignia of t he True Shabad in t he Lord's Court . | | 6| |

One who dies in t he Shabad abides in his own home wit hin.

He does not come or go in reincarnat ion, and his hopes are subdued.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, his heart -lot us blossoms fort h. | | 7| |

Whoever is seen, is driven by hope and despair,

by sexual desire, anger, corrupt ion, hunger and t hirst .

O Nanak, t hose det ached recluses who meet t he Lord are so very rare. | | 8| | 7| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Meet ing such a slave, peace is obt ained.

Pain is forgot t en, when t he True Lord is found. | | 1| |

Beholding t he blessed vision of his darshan, my underst anding has become perfect .

The cleansing bat hs at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage are in t he dust of
his feet . | | 1| | Pause| |

My eyes are cont ent ed wit h t he const ant love of t he One Lord.

My t ongue is purified by t he most sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

True are my act ions, and deep wit hin my being, I serve Him.

My mind is sat isfied by t he I nscrut able, Myst erious Lord. | | 3| |

Wherever I look, t here I find t he True Lord.

Wit hout underst anding, t he world argues in falsehood. | | 4| |

When t he Guru inst ruct s, underst anding is obt ained.

How rare is t hat Gurmukh who underst ands. | | 5| |

Show Your Mercy, and save me, O Savior Lord!

Wit hout underst anding, people become beast s and demons. | | 6| |

The Guru has said t hat t here is no ot her at all.

So t ell me, who should I see, and who should I worship? | | 7| |

For t he sake of t he Saint s, God has est ablished t he t hree worlds.

One who underst ands his own soul, cont emplat es t he essence of realit y. | | 8| |

One whose heart is filled wit h Trut h and t rue love

- prays Nanak, I am his servant . | | 9| | 8| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Brahma act ed in pride, and did not underst and.

Only when he was faced wit h t he downfall of t he Vedas did he repent .

Remembering God in medit at ion, t he mind is conciliat ed. | | 1| |

Such is t he horrible pride of t he world.

The Guru eliminat es t he pride of t hose who meet Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

Bal t he King, in Maya and egot ism,

held his ceremonial feast s, but he was puffed up wit h pride.

Wit hout t he Guru's advice, he had t o go t o t he underworld. | | 2| |

Hari Chand gave in charit y, and earned public praise.

But wit hout t he Guru, he did not find t he limit s of t he Myst erious Lord.

The Lord Himself misleads people, and He Himself impart s underst anding. | | 3| |

The evil-minded Harnaakhash commit t ed evil deeds.

God, t he Lord of all, is t he Dest royer of pride.

He best owed His Mercy, and saved Prahlaad. | | 4| |

Raawan was deluded, foolish and unwise.

Sri Lanka was plundered, and he lost his head.

He indulged in ego, and lacked t he love of t he True Guru. | | 5| |

The Lord killed t he t housand-armed Arj un, and t he demons Madhu-keet ab and Meh-
khaasaa.

He seized Harnaakhash and t ore him apart wit h his nails.

The demons were slain; t hey did not pract ice devot ional worship. | | 6| |

The demons Jaraa-sandh and Kaal-j amun were dest royed.

Rakat -beej and Kaal-naym were annihilat ed.

Slaying t he demons, t he Lord saved His Saint s. | | 7| |

He Himself, as t he True Guru, cont emplat es t he Shabad.
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Because of t he love of dualit y, God killed t he demons.

By t heir t rue devot ion, t he Gurmukhs have been saved. | | 8| |

Sinking down, Durodhan lost his honor.

He did not know t he Creat or Lord.

One who makes t he Lord's humble servant suffer, shall himself suffer and rot . | | 9| |

Janamej a did not know t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Deluded by doubt , how could he find peace?

Making a mist ake, for even an inst ant , you shall regret and repent lat er on. | | 10| |
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Kansa t he King and his warriors Kays and Chandoor had no equals.

But t hey did not remember t he Lord, and t hey lost t heir honor.

Wit hout t he Lord of t he Universe, no one can be saved. | | 11| |

Wit hout t he Guru, pride cannot be eradicat ed.

Following t he Guru's Teachings, one obt ains Dharmic fait h, composure and t he Lord's
Name.

O Nanak, singing t he Glories of God, His Name is received. | | 12| | 9| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

I may anoint my limbs wit h sandalwood oil.

I may dress up and wear silk and sat in clot hes.

But wit hout t he Lord's Name, where would I find peace? | | 1| |

So what should I wear? I n what clot hes should I display myself?

Wit hout t he Lord of t he Universe, how can I find peace? | | 1| | Pause| |

I may wear ear-rings, and a pearl necklace around my neck;

my bed may be adorned wit h red blanket s, flowers and red powder;

but wit hout t he Lord of t he Universe, where can I search for peace? | | 2| |

I may have a beaut iful woman wit h fascinat ing eyes;

she may decorat e herself wit h t he sixt een adornment s, and make herself appear
gorgeous.

But wit hout medit at ing on t he Lord of t he Universe, t here is only cont inual suffering.
| | 3| |

I n his heart h and home, in his palace, upon his soft and comfort able bed,

day and night , t he flower-girls scat t er flower pet als;

but wit hout t he Lord's Name, t he body is miserable. | | 4| |

Horses, elephant s, lances, marching bands,

armies, st andard bearers, royal at t endant s and ost ent at ious displays

- wit hout t he Lord of t he Universe, t hese undert akings are all useless. | | 5| |

He may be called a Siddha, a man of spirit ual perfect ion, and he may summon riches
and supernat ural powers;

he may place a crown upon his head, and carry a royal umbrella;

but wit hout t he Lord of t he Universe, where can Trut h be found? | | 6| |

He may be called an emperor, a lord, and a king;

he may give orders - "Do t his now, do t his t hen" - but t his is a false display.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, his works are not accomplished. | | 7| |

Egot ism and possessiveness are dispelled by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Wit h t he Guru's Teachings in my heart , I have come t o know t he Lord.

Prays Nanak, I seek Your Sanct uary. | | 8| | 10| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Those who serve t he One Lord, do not know any ot her.

They abandon t he bit t er worldly conflict s.

Through love and t rut h, t hey meet t he Truest of t he True. | | 1| |

Such are t he humble devot ees of t he Lord.

They sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and t heir pollut ion is washed away.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The heart -lot us of t he ent ire universe is upside-down.

The fire of evil-mindedness is burning up t he world.

They alone are saved, who cont emplat e t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 2| |

The bumble bee, t he mot h, t he elephant , t he fish

and t he deer - all suffer for t heir act ions, and die.

Trapped by desire, t hey cannot see realit y. | | 3| |

The lover of women is obsessed wit h sex.

All t he wicked are ruined by t heir anger.

Honor and good sense are lost , when one forget s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
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The self-willed manmukh is lured by anot her man's wife.

The noose is around his neck, and he is ent angled in pet t y conflict s.

The Gurmukh is emancipat ed, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 5| |

The lonely widow gives her body t o a st ranger;

she allows her mind t o be cont rolled by ot hers for lust or money

, but wit hout her husband, she is never sat isfied. | | 6| |

You may read, recit e and st udy t he script ures, t he Simrit ees, Vedas and Puraanas;

but wit hout being imbued wit h t he Lord's essence, t he mind wanders endlessly. | | 7| |

As t he rainbird t hirst s longingly for t he drop of rain,

and as t he fish delight s in t he wat er,

Nanak is sat isfied by t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 8| | 11| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

One who dies in st ubbornness shall not be approved,

even t hough he may wear religious robes and smear his body all over wit h ashes.

Forget t ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he comes t o regret and repent in t he end.
| | 1| |

Believe in t he Dear Lord, and you shall find peace of mind.

Forget t ing t he Naam, you shall have t o endure t he pain of deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

The smell of musk, sandalwood and camphor,

and t he int oxicat ion of Maya, t akes one far away from t he st at e of supreme dignit y.

Forget t ing t he Naam, one becomes t he most false of all t he false. | | 2| |

Lances and swords, marching bands, t hrones and t he salut es of ot hers

only increase his desire; he is engrossed in sexual desire.

Wit hout seeking t he Lord, neit her devot ional worship nor t he Naam are obt ained. | | 3| |

Union wit h God is not obt ained by argument s and egot ism.

But by offering your mind, t he comfort of t he Naam is obt ained.

I n t he love of dualit y and ignorance, you shall suffer. | | 4| |

Wit hout money, you cannot buy anyt hing in t he st ore.

Wit hout a boat , you cannot cross over t he ocean.

Wit hout serving t he Guru, everyt hing is lost . | | 5| |

Waaho! Waaho! - Hail, hail, t o t he one who shows us t he Way.

Waaho! Waaho! - Hail, hail, t o t he one who t eaches t he Word of t he Shabad.

Waaho! Waaho! - Hail, hail, t o t he one who unit es me in t he Lord's Union. | | 6| |

Waaho! Waaho! - Hail, hail, t o t he one who is t he Keeper of t his soul.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, cont emplat e t his Ambrosial Nect ar.

The Glorious Great ness of t he Naam is best owed according t o t he Pleasure of Your
Will. | | 7| |

Wit hout t he Naam, how can I live, O mot her?

Night and day, I chant it ; I remain in t he Prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary.

O Nanak, at t uned t o t he Naam, honor is at t ained. | | 8| | 12| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

Act ing in egot ism, t he Lord is not known, even by wearing religious robes.

How rare is t hat Gurmukh, who surrenders his mind in devot ional worship. | | 1| |

By act ions done in egot ism, selfishness and conceit , t he True Lord is not obt ained.

But when egot ism depart s, t hen t he st at e of supreme dignit y is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

The kings act in egot ism, and undert ake all sort s of expedit ions.

But t hrough t heir egot ism, t hey are ruined; t hey die, only t o be reborn over and over
again. | | 2| |

Egot ism is overcome only by cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

One who rest rains his fickle mind subdues t he five passions. | | 3| |

Wit h t he True Lord deep wit hin t he self, t he Celest ial Mansion is int uit ively found.

Underst anding t he Sovereign Lord, t he st at e of supreme dignit y is obt ained. | | 4| |

The Guru dispels t he doubt s of t hose whose act ions are t rue.

They focus t heir at t ent ion on t he Home of t he Fearless Lord. | | 5| |

Those who act in egot ism, selfishness and conceit die; what do t hey gain?

Those who meet t he Perfect Guru are rid of all conflict s. | | 6| |

What ever exist s, is in realit y not hing.

Obt aining spirit ual wisdom from t he Guru, I sing t he Glories of God. | | 7| |
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Egot ism binds people in bondage, and causes t hem t o wander around lost .

O Nanak, peace is obt ained t hrough devot ional worship of t he Lord. | | 8| | 13| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

First , Brahma ent ered t he house of Deat h.

Brahma ent ered t he lot us, and searched t he net her regions, but he did not find t he
end of it .

He did not accept t he Lord's Order - he was deluded by doubt . | | 1| |

Whoever is creat ed, shall be dest royed by Deat h.

But I am prot ect ed by t he Lord; I cont emplat e t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.
| | 1| | Pause| |

All t he gods and goddesses are ent iced by Maya.

Deat h cannot be avoided, wit hout serving t he Guru.

That Lord is I mperishable, I nvisible and I nscrut able. | | 2| |

The sult ans, emperors and kings shall not remain.

Forget t ing t he Name, t hey shall endure t he pain of deat h.

My only Support is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; as He keeps me, I survive. | | 3| |

The leaders and kings shall not remain.

The bankers shall die, aft er accumulat ing t heir wealt h and money.

Grant me, O Lord, t he wealt h of Your Ambrosial Naam. | | 4| |

The people, rulers, leaders and chiefs

- none of t hem shall be able t o remain in t he world.

Deat h is inevit able; it st rikes t he heads of t he false. | | 5| |

Only t he One Lord, t he Truest of t he True, is permanent .

He who creat ed and fashioned everyt hing, shall dest roy it .
!
One who becomes Gurmukh and medit at es on t he Lord is honored. | | 6| |

The Qazis, Shaykhs and Fakeers in religious robes

call t hemselves great ; but t hrough t heir egot ism, t heir bodies are suffering in pain.

Deat h does not spare t hem, wit hout t he Support of t he True Guru. | | 7| |

The t rap of Deat h is hanging over t heir t ongues and eyes.

Deat h is over t heir ears, when t hey hear t alk of evil.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t hey are plundered, day and night . | | 8| |

Deat h cannot t ouch t hose whose heart s are filled wit h t he True Name of t he Lord, and
who sing t he Glories of God.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh is absorbed in t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 9| | 14| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

They speak t he Trut h - not an iot a of falsehood.

The Gurmukhs walk in t he Way of t he Lord's Command.

They remain unat t ached, in t he Sanct uary of t he True Lord. | | 1| |

They dwell in t heir t rue home, and Deat h does not t ouch t hem.

The self-willed manmukhs come and go, in t he pain of emot ional at t achment .
| | 1| | Pause| |

So, drink deeply of t his Nect ar, and speak t he Unspoken Speech.

Dwelling in t he home of your own being wit hin, you shall find t he home of int uit ive
peace.

One who is imbued wit h t he Lord's sublime essence, is said t o experience t his peace.
| | 2| |

Following t he Guru's Teachings, one becomes perfect ly st able, and never wavers.

Following t he Guru's Teachings, one int uit ively chant s t he Name of t he True Lord.

Drinking in t his Ambrosial Nect ar, and churning it , t he essent ial realit y is discerned.
| | 3| |

Beholding t he True Guru, I have received His Teachings.

I have offered my mind and body, aft er searching deep wit hin my own being.

I have come t o realize t he value of underst anding my own soul. | | 4| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord, is t he most excellent and sublime food.

The pure swan-souls see t he True Light of t he I nfinit e Lord.

Wherever I look, I see t he One and Only Lord. | | 5| |

One who remains pure and unblemished and pract ices only t rue deeds,

obt ains t he supreme st at us, serving at t he Guru's Feet .

The mind is reconciliat ed wit h t he mind, and t he ego's wandering ways come t o an
end. | | 6| |

I n t his way, who - who has not been saved?

The Lord's Praises have saved His Saint s and devot ees.
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I have found God - I am not searching for any ot her. | | 7| |

The Guru has shown me t he unseen Mansion of t he True Lord.

His Mansion is et ernal and unchanging; it is not a mere reflect ion of Maya.

Through t rut h and cont ent ment , doubt is dispelled. | | 8| |

That person, wit hin whose mind t he True Lord dwells

- in his company, one becomes Gurmukh.

O Nanak, t he True Name washes off t he pollut ion. | | 9| | 15| |

Gauree, First Mehl:

One whose consciousness is permeat ed wit h t he Lord's Name

- receive t he blessing of his darshan in t he early light of dawn. | | 1| |

I f you do not medit at e on t he Lord, it is your own misfort une.

I n each and every age, t he Great Giver is my Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Following t he Guru's Teachings, t he perfect humble beings medit at e on t he Lord.

Wit hin t heir heart s, t he unst ruck melody vibrat es. | | 2| |

Those who worship t he Lord and love t he Lord

- showering His Mercy, God prot ect s t hem. | | 3| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he Lord, Har, Har

- gazing upon t he blessed vision of t heir darshan, peace is obt ained. | | 4| |

Among all beings, t he One Lord is pervading.

The eogt ist ical, self-willed manmukhs wander in reincarnat ion. | | 5| |

They alone underst and, who have found t he True Guru.

Subduing t heir ego, t hey receive t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 6| |

How can anyone know of t he Union bet ween t he being below and t he Supreme Being
above?

The Gurmukhs obt ain t his Union; t heir minds are reconciliat ed. | | 7| |

I am a wort hless sinner, wit hout merit . What merit do I have?

When God showers His Mercy, servant Nanak is emancipat ed. | | 8| | 16| |

Sixt een Asht apadees Of Gwaarayree Gauree| |



As t he dairy farmer wat ches over and prot ect s his cows, so does t he Lord cherish and
prot ect us, night and day. He blesses t he soul wit h peace. | | 1| |

Please prot ect me here and hereaft er, O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek.

I seek Your Sanct uary; please bless me wit h Your Glance of Grace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wherever I look, t here You are. Save me, O Savior Lord!

You are t he Giver, and You are t he Enj oyer; You are t he Support of t he breat h of life.
| | 2| |

According t o t he karma of past act ions, people descend t o t he dept hs or rise t o t he
height s, unless t hey cont emplat e spirit ual wisdom.

Wit hout t he Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he darkness is not dispelled. | | 3| |

I have seen t he world being dest royed by greed and egot ism.

Only by serving t he Guru is God obt ained, and t he t rue gat e of liberat ion found. | | 4| |

The Mansion of t he I nfinit e Lord's Presence is wit hin t he home of one's own being. He
is beyond any boundaries.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, not hing shall endure. Through underst anding, peace
is obt ained. | | 5| |

What have you brought , and what will you t ake away, when you are caught by t he
noose of Deat h?

Like t he bucket t ied t o t he rope in t he well, you are pulled up t o t he Akaashic Et hers,
and t hen lowered down t o t he net her regions of t he underworld. | | 6| |

Follow t he Guru's Teachings, and do not forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; you
shall aut omat ically obt ain honor.

Deep wit hin t he self is t he t reasure of t he Shabad; it is obt ained only by eradicat ing
selfishness and conceit . | | 7| |

When God best ows His Glance of Grace, people set t le in t he Lap of t he Virt uous Lord.

O Nanak, t his Union cannot be broken; t he t rue profit is obt ained. | | 8| | 1| | 17| |
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Gauree, First Mehl:

By Guru's Grace, one comes t o underst and, and t hen, t he account is set t led.

I n each and every heart is t he Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord; He is my Lord and
Mast er. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, no one is emancipat ed. See t his, and reflect
upon it .

Even t hough you may perform hundreds of t housands of rit uals, wit hout t he Guru,
t here is only darkness. | | 1| | Pause| |

What can you say, t o one who is blind and wit hout wisdom?

Wit hout t he Guru, t he Pat h cannot be seen. How can anyone proceed? | | 2| |

He calls t he count erfeit genuine, and does not know t he value of t he genuine.

The blind man is known as an appraiser; t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga is so st range!
| | 3| |

The sleeper is said t o be awake, and t hose who are awake are like sleepers.

The living are said t o be dead, and no one mourns for t hose who have died. | | 4| |

One who is coming is said t o be going, and one who is gone is said t o have come.

That which belongs t o ot hers, he calls his own, but he has no liking for t hat which is
his. | | 5| |

That which is sweet is said t o be bit t er, and t he bit t er is said t o be sweet .

One who is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love is slandered - his is what I have seen in t his
Dark Age of Kali Yuga. | | 6| |

He serves t he maid, and does not see his Lord and Mast er.

Churning t he wat er in t he pond, no but t er is produced. | | 7| |

One who underst ands t he meaning of t his verse is my Guru.

O Nanak, one who knows his own self, is infinit e and incomparable. | | 8| |

He Himself is All-pervading; He Himself misleads t he people.

By Guru's Grace, one comes t o underst and, t hat God is cont ained in all. | | 9| | 2| | 18| |

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl, Asht apadees:


The pollut ion of t he mind is t he love of dualit y.

Deluded by doubt , people come and go in reincarnat ion. | | 1| |

The pollut ion of t he self-willed manmukhs will never go away,

as long as t hey do not dwell on t he Shabad, and t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

All t he creat ed beings are cont aminat ed by emot ional at t achment ;

t hey die and are reborn, only t o die over and over again. | | 2| |

Fire, air and wat er are pollut ed.

The food which is eat en is pollut ed. | | 3| |

The act ions of t hose who do not worship t he Lord are pollut ed.

At t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind becomes immaculat e. | | 4| |

Serving t he True Guru, pollut ion is eradicat ed,

and t hen, one does not suffer deat h and rebirt h, or get devoured by deat h. | | 5| |

You may st udy and examine t he Shaast ras and t he Simrit ees,

but wit hout t he Name, no one is liberat ed. | | 6| |

Throughout t he four ages, t he Naam is t he ult imat e; reflect upon t he Word of t he
Shabad.

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, only t he Gurmukhs cross over. | | 7| |

The True Lord does not die; He does not come or go.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh remains absorbed in t he Lord. | | 8| | 1| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Selfless service is t he support of t he breat h of life of t he Gurmukh.

Keep t he Dear Lord enshrined in your heart .

The Gurmukh is honored in t he Court of t he True Lord. | | 1| |

O Pandit , O religious scholar, read about t he Lord, and renounce your corrupt ways.

The Gurmukh crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |
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The Gurmukh eradicat es egot ism from wit hin.

No filt h st icks t o t he Gurmukh.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind of t he Gurmukh.
| | 2| |

Through karma and Dharma, good act ions and right eous fait h, t he Gurmukh becomes
t rue.

The Gurmukh burns away egot ism and dualit y.

The Gurmukh is at t uned t o t he Naam, and is at peace. | | 3| |

I nst ruct your own mind, and underst and Him.

You may preach t o ot her people, but no one will list en.

The Gurmukh underst ands, and is always at peace. | | 4| |

The self-willed manmukhs are such clever hypocrit es.

No mat t er what t hey do, it is not accept able.

They come and go in reincarnat ion, and find no place of rest . | | 5| |

The manmukhs perform t heir rit uals, but t hey are t ot ally selfish and conceit ed.

They sit t here, like st orks, pret ending t o medit at e.

Caught by t he Messenger of Deat h, t hey shall regret and repent in t he end. | | 6| |

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, liberat ion is not obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, one meet s t he Lord.

The Guru is t he Great Giver, t hroughout t he four ages. | | 7| |

For t he Gurmukh, t he Naam is social st at us, honor and glorious great ness.

Maya, t he daught er of t he ocean, has been slain.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, all clever t ricks are false. | | 8| | 2| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Learn t he Dharma of t his age, O Siblings of Dest iny;

all underst anding is obt ained from t he Perfect Guru.

Here and hereaft er, t he Lord's Name is our Companion. | | 1| |

Learn of t he Lord, and cont emplat e Him in your mind.

By Guru's Grace, your filt h shall be washed away. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through argument and debat e, He cannot be found.

The mind and body are made insipid t hrough t he love of dualit y.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, lovingly at t une yourself t o t he True Lord.
| | 2| |

This world is pollut ed wit h egot ism.

By t aking cleansing bat hs daily at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, egot ism is not
eliminat ed.

Wit hout meet ing t he Guru, t hey are t ort ured by Deat h. | | 3| |

Those humble beings are t rue, who conquer t heir ego.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey conquer t he five t hieves.

They save t hemselves, and save all t heir generat ions as well. | | 4| |

The Act or has st aged t he drama of emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

The self-willed manmukhs cling blindly t o it .

The Gurmukhs remain det ached, and lovingly at t une t hemselves t o t he Lord. | | 5| |

The disguisers put on t heir various disguises.

Desire rages wit hin t hem, and t hey carry on egot ist ically.

They do not underst and t hemselves, and t hey lose t he game of life. | | 6| |

Put t ing on religious robes, t hey act so clever,

but t hey are t ot ally deluded by doubt and emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

Wit hout serving t he Guru, t hey suffer in t errible pain. | | 7| |

Those who are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, remain det ached forever.

Even as householders, t hey lovingly at t une t hemselves t o t he True Lord.

O Nanak, t hose who serve t he True Guru are blessed and very fort unat e. | | 8| | 3| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Brahma is t he founder of t he st udy of t he Vedas.

From him emanat ed t he gods, ent iced by desire.

They wander in t he t hree qualit ies, and t hey do not dwell wit hin t heir own home. | | 1| |

The Lord has saved me; I have met t he True Guru.

He has implant ed devot ional worship of t he Lord's Name, night and day. | | 1| | Pause| |

The songs of Brahma ent angle people in t he t hree qualit ies.

Reading about t he debat es and disput es, t hey are hit over t he head by t he Messenger
of Deat h.
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They do not underst and t he essence of realit y, and t hey gat her t heir wort hless
bundles of st raw. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs, in ignorance, t ake t he pat h of evil.

They forget t he Lord's Name, and in it s place, t hey est ablish all sort s of rit uals.

They drown in t he t errifying world-ocean, in t he love of dualit y. | | 3| |

Driven crazy, infat uat ed by Maya, t hey call t hemselves Pandit s - religious scholars;

st ained wit h corrupt ion, t hey suffer t errible pain.

The noose of t he Messenger of Deat h is around t heir necks; t hey are const ant ly
t orment ed by deat h. | | 4| |

The Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t he Gurmukhs.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey burn away t heir ego and dualit y.

At t uned t o t he Name, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 5| |

Maya is t he slave of t he Lord's devot ees; it works for t hem.

One who falls at t heir feet at t ains t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

He is forever immaculat e; he is absorbed in int uit ive peace. | | 6| |

Those who list en t o t he Lord's Sermon are seen t o be t he wealt hy people in t his world.

Everyone bows down t o t hem, and adores t hem, night and day.

They int uit ively savor t he Glories of t he True Lord wit hin t heir minds. | | 7| |

The Perfect True Guru has revealed t he Shabad;

it eradicat es t he t hree qualit ies, and at t unes t he consciousness t o t he fourt h st at e.

O Nanak, subduing egot ism, one is absorbed int o God. | | 8| | 4| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Brahma st udied t he Vedas, but t hese lead only t o debat es and disput es.

He is filled wit h darkness; he does not underst and himself.

And yet , if he chant s t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, he finds God. | | 1| |

So serve t he Guru, and you shall not be consumed by deat h.

The self-willed manmukhs have been consumed by t he love of dualit y. | | 1| | Pause| |

Becoming Gurmukh, t he sinful mort als are purified.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey find int uit ive peace and poise deep
wit hin.

I have found my God, t hrough t he Guru's Shabad, and I have been reformed. | | 2| |

God Himself unit es us in Union wit h t he True Guru,

when we become pleasing t o t he Mind of my True God.

They sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, in t he poise of celest ial peace. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he True Guru, t hey are deluded by doubt .

The blind, self-willed manmukhs const ant ly eat poison.

They are beat en by t he Messenger of Deat h wit h his rod, and t hey suffer in const ant
pain. | | 4| |

The Messenger of Deat h does not cat ch sight of t hose who ent er t he Sanct uary of t he
Lord.

Subduing egot ism, t hey lovingly cent er t heir consciousness on t he True Lord.

They keep t heir consciousness const ant ly focused on t he Lord's Name. | | 5| |

Those humble beings who serve t he True Guru are pure and immaculat e.

Merging t heir minds int o t he Mind, t hey conquer t he ent ire world.

I n t his way, you t oo shall find happiness, O my friend. | | 6| |

Those who serve t he True Guru are blessed wit h fruit ful rewards.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides in t heir heart s; selfishness and conceit
depart from wit hin t hem.

The unst ruck melody of t he Shabad vibrat es for t hem. | | 7| |

Who - who has not been purified by t he True Guru, O my Siblings of Dest iny?

The devot ees are purified, and honored in His Court .

O Nanak, great ness is in t he Lord's Name. | | 8| | 5| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Those who speak of t he t hree qualit ies - t heir doubt s do not depart .

Their bonds are not broken, and t hey do not obt ain liberat ion.

The True Guru is t he Best ower of liberat ion in t his age. | | 1| |

Those mort als who become Gurmukh give up t heir doubt s.

The celest ial music wells up, when t hey lovingly at t une t heir consciousness t o t he
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who are cont rolled by t he t hree qualit ies have deat h hovering over t heir heads.

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They do not remember t he Name of t he Creat or Lord.

They die, and are reborn, over and over, again and again. | | 2| |

Those whose guru is spirit ually blind - t heir doubt s are not dispelled.

Abandoning t he Source of all, t hey have become at t ached t o t he love of dualit y.

I nfect ed wit h poison, t hey are immersed in poison. | | 3| |

Believing Maya t o be t he source of all, t hey wander in doubt .

They have forgot t en t he Dear Lord, and t hey are in love wit h dualit y.

The supreme st at us is obt ained only by t hose who are blessed wit h His Glance of
Grace. | | 4| |

One who has Trut h pervading wit hin, radiat es Trut h out wardly as well.

The Trut h does not remain hidden, even t hough one may t ry t o hide it .

The spirit ually wise know t his int uit ively. | | 5| |

The Gurmukhs keep t heir consciousness lovingly cent ered on t he Lord.

Ego and Maya are burned away by t he Word of t he Shabad.

My True God unit es t hem in His Union. | | 6| |

The True Guru, The Giver, preaches t he Shabad.

He cont rols, and rest rains, and holds st ill t he wandering mind.

Underst anding is obt ained t hrough t he Perfect Guru. | | 7| |

The Creat or Himself has creat ed t he universe; He Himself shall dest roy it .

Wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all.

O Nanak, how rare are t hose who, as Gurmukh, underst and t his! | | 8| | 6| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukhs obt ain t he Naam, t he Priceless Name of t he Lord.

They serve t he Name, and t hrough t he Name, t hey are absorbed in int uit ive peace
and poise.

Wit h t heir t ongues, t hey cont inually sing t he Ambrosial Naam.

They obt ain t he Lord's Name; t he Lord showers His Mercy upon t hem. | | 1| |

Night and day, wit hin your heart , medit at e on t he Lord of t he Universe.

The Gurmukhs obt ain t he supreme st at e of peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Peace comes t o fill t he heart s of t hose

who, as Gurmukh, sing of t he True Lord, t he t reasure of excellence.

They become t he const ant slaves of t he slaves of t he Lord's slaves.

Wit hin t heir households and families, t hey remain always det ached. | | 2| |

How rare are t hose who, as Gurmukh, become Jivan Mukt a - liberat ed while yet alive.

They alone obt ain t he supreme t reasure.

Eradicat ing t he t hree qualit ies, t hey become pure.

They are int uit ively absorbed in t he True Lord God. | | 3| |

Emot ional at t achment t o family does not exist ,

when t he True Lord abides wit hin t he heart .

The mind of t he Gurmukh is pierced t hrough and held st eady.

One who recognizes t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command underst ands t he True Lord.
| | 4| |

You are t he Creat or Lord - t here is no ot her for me.

I serve You, and t hrough You, I obt ain honor.

God showers His Mercy, and I sing His Praises.

The light of t he j ewel of t he Naam permeat es t he ent ire world. | | 5| |

To t he Gurmukhs, t he Word of God's Bani seems so sweet .

Deep wit hin, t heir heart s blossom fort h; night and day, t hey lovingly cent er
t hemselves on t he Lord.

The True Lord is int uit ively obt ained, by His Grace.

The True Guru is obt ained by t he dest iny of perfect good fort une. | | 6| |

Egot ism, possessiveness, evil-mindedness and suffering depart ,

when t he Lord's Name, t he Ocean of Virt ue, comes t o dwell wit hin t he heart .

The int ellect of t he Gurmukhs is awakened, and t hey praise God,

when t he Lord's Lot us Feet come t o dwell wit hin t he heart . | | 7| |

They alone receive t he Naam, unt o whom it is given.

The Gurmukhs shed t heir ego, and merge wit h t he Lord.

The True Name abides wit hin t heir heart s.

O Nanak, t hey are int uit ively absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 8| | 7| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

The mind has int uit ively healed it self, t hrough t he Fear of God.
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The mind is at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad; it is lovingly at t uned t o t he Lord.

I t abides wit hin it s own home, in harmony wit h t he Lord's Will. | | 1| |

Serving t he True Guru, egot ist ical pride depart s,

and t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Treasure of Excellence, is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

The mind becomes det ached and free of desire, when it experiences t he Fear of God,
t hrough t he Shabad.

My I mmaculat e God is pervading and cont ained among all.

By Guru's Grace, one is unit ed in His Union. | | 2| |

The slave of t he Lord's slave at t ains peace.

My Lord God is found in t his way.

By t he Grace of t he Lord, one comes t o sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Cursed is t hat long life, during which love for t he Lord's Name is not enshrined.

Cursed is t hat comfort able bed which lures one int o t he darkness of at t achment t o
sexual desire.

Fruit ful is t he birt h of t hat person who t akes t he Support of t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord. | | 4| |

Cursed, cursed is t hat home and family, in which t he love of t he Lord is not embraced.

He alone is my friend, who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, t here is no ot her for me. | | 5| |

From t he True Guru, I have obt ained salvat ion and honor.

I have medit at ed on t he Name of t he Lord, and all my sufferings have been erased.

I am in const ant bliss, lovingly at t uned t o t he Lord's Name. | | 6| |

Meet ing t he Guru, I came t o underst and my body.

The fires of ego and desire have been t ot ally quenched.

Anger has been dispelled, and I have grasped hold of t olerance. | | 7| |

The Lord Himself showers His Mercy, and best ows t he Naam.

How rare is t hat Gurmukh, who receives t he j ewel of t he Naam.

O Nanak, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, t he Unknowable, t he
I ncomprehensible. | | 8| | 8| |


Raag Gauree Bairaagan, Third Mehl:

Those who t urn t heir faces away from t he True Guru, are seen t o be unfait hful and
evil.

They shall be bound and beat en night and day; t hey shall not have t his opport unit y
again. | | 1| |

O Lord, please shower Your Mercy upon me, and save me!

O Lord God, please lead me t o meet t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t hat I
may dwell upon t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord wit hin my heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Those devot ees are pleasing t o t he Lord, who as Gurmukh, walk in harmony wit h t he
Way of t he Lord's Will.

Subduing t heir selfishness and conceit , and performing selfless service, t hey remain
dead while yet alive. | | 2| |

The body and t he breat h of life belong t o t he One - perform t he great est service t o
Him.

Why forget Him from your mind? Keep t he Lord enshrined in your heart . | | 3| |

Receiving t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, one obt ains honor; believing in t he Naam,
one is at peace.

The Naam is obt ained from t he True Guru; by His Grace, God is found. | | 4| |

They t urn t heir faces away from t he True Guru; t hey cont inue t o wander aimlessly.

They are not accept ed by t he eart h or t he sky; t hey fall int o manure, and rot . | | 5| |

This world is deluded by doubt - it has t aken t he drug of emot ional at t achment .

Maya does not draw near t hose who have met wit h t he True Guru. | | 6| |

Those who serve t he True Guru are very beaut iful; t hey cast off t he filt h of selfishness
and conceit .
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Those who are at t uned t o t he Shabad are immaculat e and pure. They walk in
harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru. | | 7| |

O Lord God, You are t he One and Only Giver; You forgive us, and unit e us wit h
Yourself.

Servant Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary; if it is Your Will, please save him! | | 8| | 1| | 9| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fourt h Mehl, Karhalay:


O my wandering mind, you are like a camel - how will you meet t he Lord, your
Mot her?

When I found t he Guru, by t he dest iny of perfect good fort une, my Beloved came and
embraced me. | | 1| |

O camel-like mind, medit at e on t he True Guru, t he Primal Being. | | 1| | Pause| |

O camel-like mind, cont emplat e t he Lord, and medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

When you are called t o answer for your account , t he Lord Himself shall release you.
| | 2| |

O camel-like mind, you were once very pure; t he filt h of egot ism has now at t ached
it self t o you.

Your Beloved Husband is now manifest before you in your own home, but you are
separat ed from Him, and you suffer such pain! | | 3| |

O my beloved camel-like mind, search for t he Lord wit hin your own heart .

He cannot be found by any device; t he Guru will show you t he Lord wit hin your heart .
| | 4| |

O my beloved camel-like mind, day and night , lovingly at t une yourself t o t he Lord.

Ret urn t o your own home, and find t he palace of love; meet t he Guru, and meet t he
Lord. | | 5| |

O camel-like mind, you are my friend; abandon hypocrisy and greed.

The hypocrit ical and t he greedy are st ruck down; t he Messenger of Deat h punishes
t hem wit h his club. | | 6| |

O camel-like mind, you are my breat h of life; rid yourself of t he pollut ion of hypocrisy
and doubt .

The Perfect Guru is t he Ambrosial Pool of t he Lord's Nect ar; j oin t he Holy
Congregat ion, and wash away t his pollut ion. | | 7| |

O my dear beloved camel-like mind, list en only t o t he Teachings of t he Guru.

This emot ional at t achment t o Maya is so pervasive. Ult imat ely, not hing shall go along
wit h anyone. | | 8| |

O camel-like mind, my good friend, t ake t he supplies of t he Lord's Name, and obt ain
honor.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, you shall be robed wit h honor, and t he Lord Himself shall
embrace you. | | 9| |

O camel-like mind, one who surrenders t o t he Guru becomes Gurmukh, and works for
t he Lord.

Offer your prayers t o t he Guru; O servant Nanak, He shall unit e you wit h t he Lord.
| | 10| | 1| |

Gauree, Fourt h Mehl:

O cont emplat ive camel-like mind, cont emplat e and look carefully.

The forest -dwellers have grown weary of wandering in t he forest s; following t he
Guru's Teachings, see your Husband Lord wit hin your heart . | | 1| |

O camel-like mind, dwell upon t he Guru and t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| | Pause| |

O camel-like cont emplat ive mind, t he self-willed manmukhs are caught in t he great
net .

The mort al who becomes Gurmukh is liberat ed, dwelling upon t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har. | | 2| |

O my dear beloved camel-like mind, seek t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and
t he True Guru.

Joining t he Sat Sangat , medit at e on t he Lord, and t he Lord, Har, Har, shall go along
wit h you. | | 3| |

O very fort unat e camel-like mind, wit h one Glance of Grace from t he Lord, you shall
be enrapt ured.
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I f t he Lord Himself saves you, t hen you shall be saved. Dwell upon t he Feet of t he
True Guru. | | 4| |

O my dear beloved camel-like mind, dwell upon t he Divine Light wit hin t he body.

The Guru has shown me t he nine t reasures of t he Naam. The Merciful Lord has
best owed t his gift . | | 5| |

O camel-like mind, you are so fickle; give up your cleverness and corrupt ion.

Dwell upon t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; at t he very last moment , t he Lord shall
liberat e you. | | 6| |

O camel-like mind, you are so very fort unat e; dwell upon t he j ewel of spirit ual
wisdom.

You hold in your hands t he sword of t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom; wit h t his dest royer of
deat h, kill t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 7| |

The t reasure is deep wit hin, O camel-like mind, but you wander around out side in
doubt , searching for it .

Meet ing t he Perfect Guru, t he Primal Being, you shall discover t hat t he Lord, your Best
Friend, is wit h you. | | 8| |

You are engrossed in pleasures, O camel-like mind; dwell upon t he Lord's last ing love
inst ead!

The color of t he Lord's Love never fades away; serve t he Guru, and dwell upon t he

We are birds, O camel-like mind; t he Lord, t he I mmort al Primal Being, is t he t ree.

The Gurmukhs are very fort unat e - t hey find it . O servant Nanak, dwell upon t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 10| | 2| |

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, Fift h Mehl, Asht apadees:

Grace:

When t his mind is filled wit h pride,

t hen it wanders around like a madman and a lunat ic.

But when it becomes t he dust of all,

t hen it recognizes t he Lord in each and every heart . | | 1| |

The fruit of humilit y is int uit ive peace and pleasure.

My True Guru has given me t his gift . | | 1| | Pause| |

When he believes ot hers t o be bad,

t hen everyone lays t raps for him.

But when he st ops t hinking in t erms of 'mine' and 'yours',

t hen no one is angry wit h him. | | 2| |

When he clings t o 'my own, my own',

t hen he is in deep t rouble.

But when he recognizes t he Creat or Lord,

t hen he is free of t orment . | | 3| |

When he ent angles himself in emot ional at t achment ,

he comes and goes in reincarnat ion, under t he const ant gaze of Deat h.

But when all his doubt s are removed,

t hen t here is no difference bet ween him and t he Supreme Lord God. | | 4| |

When he perceives differences,

t hen he suffers pain, punishment and sorrow.

But when he recognizes t he One and Only Lord,

he underst ands everyt hing. | | 5| |

When he runs around for t he sake of Maya and riches,

he is not sat isfied, and his desires are not quenched.

But when he runs away from Maya,

t hen t he Goddess of Wealt h get s up and follows him. | | 6| |

When, by His Grace, t he True Guru is met ,

t he lamp is lit wit hin t he t emple of t he mind.

When he realizes what vict ory and defeat really are,

t hen he comes t o appreciat e t he t rue value of his own home. | | 7| |
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The One Lord is t he Creat or of all t hings, t he Cause of causes.

He Himself is wisdom, cont emplat ion and discerning underst anding.

He is not far away; He is near at hand, wit h all.

So praise t he True One, O Nanak, wit h love! | | 8| | 1| |


Serving t he Guru, one is commit t ed t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

I t is received only by t hose who have such good dest iny inscribed upon t heir
foreheads.

The Lord dwells wit hin t heir heart s.

Their minds and bodies become peaceful and st able. | | 1| |

O my mind, sing such Praises of t he Lord,

which shall be of use t o you here and hereaft er. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing on Him, fear and misfort une depart ,

and t he wandering mind is held st eady.

Medit at ing on Him, suffering shall never again overt ake you.

Medit at ing on Him, t his ego runs away. | | 2| |

Medit at ing on Him, t he five passions are overcome.

Medit at ing on Him, Ambrosial Nect ar is collect ed in t he heart .

Medit at ing on Him, t his desire is quenched.

Medit at ing on Him, one is approved in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Medit at ing on Him, millions of mist akes are erased.

Medit at ing on Him, one becomes Holy, blessed by t he Lord.

Medit at ing on Him, t he mind is cooled and soot hed.

Medit at ing on Him, all filt h is washed away. | | 4| |

Medit at ing on Him, t he j ewel of t he Lord is obt ained.

One is reconciled wit h t he Lord, and shall not abandon Him again.

Medit at ing on Him, many acquire a home in t he heavens.

Medit at ing on Him, one abides in int uit ive peace. | | 5| |

Medit at ing on Him, one is not affect ed by t his fire.

Medit at ing on Him, one is not under t he gaze of Deat h.

Medit at ing on Him, your forehead shall be immaculat e.

Medit at ing on Him, all pains are dest royed. | | 6| |

Medit at ing on Him, no difficult ies are encount ered.

Medit at ing on Him, one hears t he unst ruck melody.

Medit at ing on Him, one acquires t his pure reput at ion.

Medit at ing on Him, t he heart -lot us is t urned upright . | | 7| |

The Guru has best owed His Glance of Grace upon all,

wit hin whose heart s t he Lord has implant ed His Mant ra.

The unbroken Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises is t heir food and nourishment .

Says Nanak, t hey have t he Perfect True Guru. | | 8| | 2| |


Those who implant t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad wit hin t heir heart s

cut t heir connect ions wit h t he five passions.

They keep t he t en organs under t heir cont rol;

t heir souls are enlight ened. | | 1| |

They alone acquire such st abilit y,

whom God blesses wit h His Mercy and Grace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Friend and foe are one and t he same t o t hem.

What ever t hey speak is wisdom.

What ever t hey hear is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

What ever t hey see is medit at ion. | | 2| |

They awaken in peace and poise; t hey sleep in peace and poise.

That which is meant t o be, aut omat ically happens.

I n peace and poise, t hey remain det ached; in peace and poise, t hey laugh.

I n peace and poise, t hey remain silent ; in peace and poise, t hey chant . | | 3| |

I n peace and poise t hey eat ; in peace and poise t hey love.

The illusion of dualit y is easily and t ot ally removed.

They nat urally j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Societ y of t he Holy.

I n peace and poise, t hey meet and merge wit h t he Supreme Lord God. | | 4| |

They are at peace in t heir homes, and t hey are at peace while det ached.
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I n peace, t heir bodies' dualit y is eliminat ed.

Bliss comes nat urally t o t heir minds.

They meet t he Lord, t he Embodiment of Supreme Bliss. | | 5| |

I n peaceful poise, t hey drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord.

I n peace and poise, t hey give t o t he poor.

Their souls nat urally delight in t he Lord's Sermon.

The I mperishable Lord abides wit h t hem. | | 6| |

I n peace and poise, t hey assume t he unchanging posit ion.

I n peace and poise, t he unst ruck vibrat ion of t he Shabad resounds.

I n peace and poise, t he celest ial bells resound.

Wit hin t heir homes, t he Supreme Lord God is pervading. | | 7| |

Wit h int uit ive ease, t hey meet t he Lord, according t o t heir karma.

Wit h int uit ive ease, t hey meet wit h t he Guru, in t he t rue Dharma.

Those who know, at t ain t he poise of int uit ive peace.

Slave Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 8| | 3| |


First , t hey come fort h from t he womb.

They become at t ached t o t heir children, spouses and families.

The foods of various sort s and appearances will surely pass away, O wret ched mort al!
| | 1| |

What is t hat place which never perishes?

What is t hat Word by which t he dirt of t he mind is removed? | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Realm of I ndra, deat h is sure and cert ain.

The Realm of Brahma shall not remain permanent .

The Realm of Shiva shall also perish.

The t hree disposit ions, Maya and t he demons shall vanish. | | 2| |

The mount ains, t he t rees, t he eart h, t he sky and t he st ars;

t he sun, t he moon, t he wind, wat er and fire;

day and night , fast ing days and t heir det erminat ion;

t he Shaast ras, t he Simrit ees and t he Vedas shall pass away. | | 3| |

The sacred shrines of pilgrimage, gods, t emples and holy books;

rosaries, ceremonial t ilak marks on t he forehead, medit at ive people, t he pure, and t he
performers of burnt offerings;

wearing loin clot hs, bowing in reverence and t he enj oyment of sacred foods

- all t hese, and all people, shall pass away. | | 4| |

Social classes, races, Muslims and Hindus;

beast s, birds and t he many variet ies of beings and creat ures;

t he ent ire world and t he visible universe

- all forms of exist ence shall pass away. | | 5| |

Through t he Praises of t he Lord, devot ional worship, spirit ual wisdom and t he essence
of realit y,

et ernal bliss and t he imperishable t rue place are obt ained.

There, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Lord's Glorious Praises are
sung wit h love.

There, in t he cit y of fearlessness, He dwells forever. | | 6| |

There is no fear, doubt , suffering or anxiet y t here;

t here is no coming or going, and no deat h t here.

There is et ernal bliss, and t he unst ruck celest ial music t here.

The devot ees dwell t here, wit h t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises as t heir support . | | 7| |

There is no end or limit at ion t o t he Supreme Lord God.

Who can embrace His cont emplat ion?

Says Nanak, when t he Lord showers His Mercy,

t he imperishable home is obt ained; in t he Saadh Sangat , you shall be saved. | | 8| | 4| |


One who kills t his is a spirit ual hero.

One who kills t his is perfect .

One who kills t his obt ains glorious great ness.

One who kills t his is freed of suffering. | | 1| |

How rare is such a person, who kills and cast s off dualit y.

Killing it , he at t ains Raj a Yoga, t he Yoga of medit at ion and success. | | 1| | Pause| |
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One who kills t his has no fear.

One who kills t his is absorbed in t he Naam.

One who kills t his has his desires quenched.

One who kills t his is approved in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

One who kills t his is wealt hy and prosperous.

One who kills t his is honorable.

One who kills t his is t ruly a celibat e.

One who kills t his at t ains salvat ion. | | 3| |

One who kills t his - his coming is auspicious.

One who kills t his is st eady and wealt hy.

One who kills t his is very fort unat e.

One who kills t his remains awake and aware, night and day. | | 4| |

One who kills t his is Jivan Mukt a, liberat ed while yet alive.

One who kills t his lives a pure lifest yle.

One who kills t his is spirit ually wise.

One who kills t his medit at es int uit ively. | | 5| |

Wit hout killing t his, one is not accept able, even t hough one may perform millions of
rit uals, chant s and aust erit ies.

Wit hout killing t his, one does not escape t he cycle of reincarnat ion.

Wit hout killing t his, one does not escape deat h. | | 6| |

Wit hout killing t his, one does not obt ain spirit ual wisdom.

Wit hout killing t his, one's impurit y is not washed off.

Wit hout killing t his, everyt hing is filt hy.

Wit hout killing t his, everyt hing is a losing game. | | 7| |

When t he Lord, t he Treasure of Mercy, best ows His Mercy,

one obt ains release, and at t ains t ot al perfect ion.

One whose dualit y has been killed by t he Guru,

says Nanak, cont emplat es God. | | 8| | 5| |


When someone at t aches himself t o t he Lord, t hen everyone is his friend.

When someone at t aches himself t o t he Lord, t hen his consciousness is st eady.

When someone at t aches himself t o t he Lord, he is not afflict ed by worries.

When someone at t aches himself t o t he Lord, he is emancipat ed. | | 1| |

O my mind, unit e yourself wit h t he Lord.

Not hing else is of any use t o you. | | 1| | Pause| |

The great and powerful people of t he world

are of no use, you fool!

The Lord's slave may be born of humble origins,

but in his company, you shall be saved in an inst ant . | | 2| |

Hearing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is equal t o millions of cleansing bat hs.

Medit at ing on it is equal t o millions of worship ceremonies.

Hearing t he Word of t he Lord's Bani is equal t o giving millions in alms.

To know t he way, t hrough t he Guru, is equal t o millions of rewards. | | 3| |

Wit hin your mind, over and over again, t hink of Him,

and your love of Maya shall depart .

The I mperishable Lord is always wit h you.

O my mind, immerse yourself in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 4| |

Working for Him, all hunger depart s.

Working for Him, t he Messenger of Deat h will not be wat ching you.

Working for Him, you shall obt ain glorious great ness.

Working for Him, you shall become immort al. | | 5| |

His servant does not suffer punishment .

His servant suffers no loss.

I n His Court , His servant does not have t o answer for his account .

So serve Him wit h dist inct ion. | | 6| |

He is not lacking in anyt hing.

He Himself is One, alt hough He appears in so many forms.

By His Glance of Grace, you shall be happy forever.

So work for Him, O my mind. | | 7| |

No one is clever, and no one is foolish.

No one is weak, and no one is a hero.
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As t he Lord at t aches someone, so is he at t ached.

He alone is t he Lord's servant , O Nanak, who is so blessed. | | 8| | 6| |


Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one's life is like t hat of a snake.

This is how t he fait hless cynic lives, forget t ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

One who lives in medit at ive remembrance, even for an inst ant ,

lives for hundreds of t housands and millions of days, and becomes st able forever.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one's act ions and works are cursed.

Like t he crow's beak, he dwells in manure. | | 2| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one act s like a dog.

The fait hless cynic is nameless, like t he prost it ut e's son. | | 3| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one is like a horned ram.

The fait hless cynic barks out his lies, and his face is blackened. | | 4| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one is like a donkey.

The fait hless cynic wanders around in pollut ed places. | | 5| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, one is like a mad dog.

The greedy, fait hless cynic falls int o ent anglement s. | | 6| |

Wit hout medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, he murders his own soul.

The fait hless cynic is wret ched, wit hout family or social st anding. | | 7| |

When t he Lord becomes merciful, one j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has saved t he world. | | 8| | 7| |


Through t he Guru's Word, I have at t ained t he supreme st at us.

The Perfect Guru has preserved my honor. | | 1| |

Through t he Guru's Word, I medit at e on t he Name.

By Guru's Grace, I have obt ained a place of rest . | | 1| | Pause| |

I list en t o t he Guru's Word, and chant it wit h my t ongue.

By Guru's Grace, my speech is like nect ar. | | 2| |

Through t he Guru's Word, my selfishness and conceit have been removed.

Through t he Guru's kindness, I have obt ained glorious great ness. | | 3| |

Through t he Guru's Word, my doubt s have been removed.

Through t he Guru's Word, I see God everywhere. | | 4| |

Through t he Guru's Word, I pract ice Raj a Yoga, t he Yoga of medit at ion and success.

I n t he Company of t he Guru, all t he people of t he world are saved. | | 5| |

Through t he Guru's Word, my affairs are resolved.

Through t he Guru's Word, I have obt ained t he nine t reasures. | | 6| |

Whoever places his hopes in my Guru,

has t he noose of deat h cut away. | | 7| |

Through t he Guru's Word, my good karma has been awakened.

O Nanak, meet ing wit h t he Guru, I have found t he Supreme Lord God. | | 8| | 8| |


I remember t he Guru wit h each and every breat h.

The Guru is my breat h of life, t he True Guru is my wealt h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan, I live.

I wash t he Guru's Feet , and drink in t his wat er. | | 1| |

I t ake my daily bat h in t he dust of t he Guru's Feet .

The egot ist ical filt h of count less incarnat ions is washed off. | | 2| |

I wave t he fan over t he Guru.

Giving me His Hand, He has saved me from t he great fire. | | 3| |

I carry wat er for t he Guru's household;

from t he Guru, I have learned t he Way of t he One Lord. | | 4| |

I grind t he corn for t he Guru's household.

By His Grace, all my enemies have become friends. | | 5| |
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The Guru who gave me my soul,

has Himself purchased me, and made me His slave. | | 6| |

He Himself has blessed me wit h His Love.

Forever and ever, I humbly bow t o t he Guru. | | 7| |

My t roubles, conflict s, fears, doubt s and pains have been dispelled;

says Nanak, my Guru is All-powerful. | | 8| | 9| |


Meet me, O my Lord of t he Universe. Please bless me wit h Your Name.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, cursed, cursed is love and int imacy.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Naam, one who dresses and eat s well

is like a dog, who falls in and eat s impure foods. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Naam, all occupat ions are useless, like decorat ions on a dead body. | | 2| |

One who forget s t he Naam and indulges in pleasures,

shall find no peace, even in dreams; his body shall become diseased. | | 3| |

One who renounces t he Naam and engages in ot her occupat ions,

shall see all of his false pret enses fall away. | | 4| |

One whose mind does not embrace love for t he Naam

shall go t o hell, even t hough he may perform millions of ceremonial rit uals. | | 5| |

One whose mind does not cont emplat e t he Name of t he Lord

is bound like a t hief, in t he Cit y of Deat h. | | 6| |

Hundreds of t housands of ost ent at ious shows and great expanses

- wit hout t he Naam, all t hese displays are false. | | 7| |

That humble being repeat s t he Name of t he Lord,

O Nanak, whom t he Lord blesses wit h His Mercy. | | 8| | 10| |


My mind longs for t hat Friend, who shall st and by me in t he beginning, in t he middle
and in t he end. | | 1| |

The Lord's Love goes wit h us forever.

The Perfect and Merciful Lord cherishes all. | | 1| | Pause| |

He shall never perish, and He shall never abandon me.

Wherever I look, t here I see Him pervading and permeat ing. | | 2| |

He is Beaut iful, All-knowing, t he most Clever, t he Giver of life.

God is my Brot her, Son, Fat her and Mot her. | | 3| |

He is t he Support of t he breat h of life; He is my Wealt h.

Abiding wit hin my heart , He inspires me t o enshrine love for Him. | | 4| |

The Lord of t he World has cut away t he noose of Maya.

He has made me His own, blessing me wit h His Glance of Grace. | | 5| |

Remembering, remembering Him in medit at ion, all diseases are healed.

Medit at ing on His Feet , all comfort s are enj oyed. | | 6| |

The Perfect Primal Lord is Ever-fresh and Ever-young.

The Lord is wit h me, inwardly and out wardly, as my Prot ect or. | | 7| |

Says Nanak, t hat devot ee who realizes t he st at e of t he Lord, Har, Har, is blessed wit h
t he t reasure of t he Naam. | | 8| | 11| |



Count less are t hose who wander around searching for You, but t hey do not find Your
limit s.

They alone are Your devot ees, who are blessed by Your Grace. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, I am a sacrifice t o You. | | 1| | Pause| |

Cont inually hearing of t he t errifying pat h, I am so afraid.

I have sought t he Prot ect ion of t he Saint s; please, save me! | | 2| |
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The Fascinat ing and Beaut eous Beloved is t he Giver of support t o all.

I bow low and fall at t he Feet of t he Guru; if only I could see t he Lord! | | 3| |

I have made many friends, but I am a sacrifice t o t he One alone.

No one has all virt ues; t he Lord alone is filled t o overflowing wit h t hem. | | 4| |

His Name is chant ed in t he four direct ions; t hose who chant it are embellished wit h
peace.

I seek Your Prot ect ion; Nanak is a sacrifice t o You. | | 5| |

The Guru reached out t o me, and gave me His Arm; He lift ed me up, out of t he pit of
emot ional at t achment .

I have won t he incomparable life, and I shall not lose it again. | | 6| |

I have obt ained t he t reasure of all; His Speech is unspoken and subt le.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, I am honored and glorified; I swing my arms in j oy. | | 7| |

Servant Nanak has received t he invaluable and incomparable j ewel.

Serving t he Guru, I cross over t he t errifying world-ocean; I proclaim t his loudly t o all.
| | 8| | 12| |



Dye yourself in t he color of t he Lord's Love.

Chant t he Name of t he One Lord wit h your t ongue, and ask for Him alone.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Renounce your ego, and dwell upon t he spirit ual wisdom of t he Guru.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny, j oin t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion.
| | 1| |

What ever you see, shall not go wit h you.

The foolish, fait hless cynics are at t ached - t hey wast e away and die. | | 2| |

The Name of t he Fascinat ing Lord is all-pervading forever.

Among millions, how rare is t hat Gurmukh who at t ains t he Name. | | 3| |

Greet t he Lord's Saint s humbly, wit h deep respect .

You shall obt ain t he nine t reasures, and receive infinit e peace. | | 4| |

Wit h your eyes, behold t he holy people;

in your heart , sing t he t reasure of t he Naam. | | 5| |

Abandon sexual desire, anger, greed and emot ional at t achment .

Thus you shall be rid of bot h birt h and deat h. | | 6| |

Pain and darkness shall depart from your home,

when t he Guru implant s spirit ual wisdom wit hin you, and light s t hat lamp. | | 7| |

One who serves t he Lord crosses over t o t he ot her side.

O servant Nanak, t he Gurmukh saves t he world. | | 8| | 1| | 13| |

Fift h Mehl, Gauree:

Dwelling upon t he Lord, Har, Har, and t he Guru, t he Guru, my doubt s have been
dispelled.

My mind has obt ained all comfort s. | | 1| | Pause| |

I was burning, on fire, and t he Guru poured wat er on me; He is cooling and soot hing,
like t he sandalwood t ree. | | 1| |

The darkness of ignorance has been dispelled; t he Guru has lit t he lamp of spirit ual
wisdom. | | 2| |

The ocean of fire is so deep; t he Saint s have crossed over, in t he boat of t he Lord's
Name. | | 3| |

I have no good karma; I have no Dharmic fait h or purit y. But God has t aken me by
t he arm, and made me His own. | | 4| |

The Dest royer of fear, t he Dispeller of pain, t he Lover of His Saint s - t hese are t he
Names of t he Lord. | | 5| |

He is t he Mast er of t he mast erless, Merciful t o t he meek, All-powerful, t he Support of
His Saint s. | | 6| |

I am wort hless - I offer t his prayer, O my Lord King: "Please, grant me t he Blessed
Vision of Your Darshan."| | 7| |

Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary, O my Lord and Mast er; Your servant has come t o
Your Door. | | 8| | 2| | 14| |
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He is immersed in t he enj oyment of corrupt pleasures; engrossed in t hem, t he blind
fool does not underst and. | | 1| |

"I am earning profit s, I am get t ing rich", he says, as his life passes away. | | Pause| |

"I am a hero, I am famous and dist inguished; no one is equal t o me."| | 2| |

"I am young, cult ured, and born of a good family." I n his mind, he is proud and
arrogant like t his. | | 3| |

He is t rapped by his false int ellect , and he does not forget t his unt il he dies. | | 4| |

Brot hers, friends, relat ives and companions who live aft er him - he ent rust s his wealt h
t o t hem. | | 5| |

That desire, t o which t he mind is at t ached, at t he last moment , becomes manifest .
| | 6| |

He may perform religious deeds, but his mind is egot ist ical, and he is bound by t hese
bonds. | | 7| |

O Merciful Lord, please bless me Your Mercy, t hat Nanak may become t he slave of
Your slaves. | | 8| | 3| | 15| | 44| | Tot al| |

Grace:

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Chhant , First Mehl:

For t he bride, t he night is painful; sleep does not come.

The soul-bride has grown weak, in t he pain of separat ion from her Husband Lord.

The soul-bride is wast ing away, in t he pain of separat ion from her Husband; how can
she see Him wit h her eyes?

Her decorat ions, sweet foods, sensuous pleasures and delicacies are all false; t hey are
of no account at all.

I nt oxicat ed wit h t he wine of yout hful pride, she has been ruined, and her breast s no
longer yield milk.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride meet s her Husband Lord, when He causes her t o meet Him;
wit hout Him, sleep does not come t o her. | | 1| |

The bride is dishonored wit hout her Beloved Husband Lord.

How can she find peace, wit hout enshrining Him in her heart ?

Wit hout her Husband, her home is not wort h living in; go and ask your sist ers and
companions.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t here is no love and affect ion; but wit h her
True Lord, she abides in peace. Through ment al t rut hfulness and cont ent ment , union
wit h t he True Friend is at t ained; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, t he Husband Lord is
known.

O Nanak, t hat soul-bride who does not abandon t he Naam, is int uit ively absorbed in
t he Naam. | | 2| |

Come, O my sist ers and companions - let 's enj oy our Husband Lord.

I will ask t he Guru, and writ e His Word as my love-not e.

The Guru has shown me t he True Word of t he Shabad. The self-willed manmukhs will
regret and repent .

My wandering mind became st eady, when I recognized t he True One.

The Teachings of Trut h are forever new; t he love of t he Shabad is forever fresh.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Glance of Grace of t he True Lord, celest ial peace is obt ained;
let 's meet Him, O my sist ers and companions. | | 3| |

My desire has been fulfilled - my Friend has come t o my home.

At t he Union of husband and wife, t he songs of rej oicing were sung.

Singing t he songs of j oyful praise and love t o Him, t he soul-bride's mind is t hrilled and
delight ed.

My friends are happy, and my enemies are unhappy; medit at ing on t he True Lord, t he
t rue profit is obt ained.

Wit h her palms pressed t oget her, t he soul-bride prays, t hat she may remain immersed
in t he Love of her Lord, night and day.

O Nanak, t he Husband Lord and t he soul-bride revel t oget her; my desires are fulfilled.
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Gauree, Chhant , First Mehl:

Hear me, O my Dear Husband God - I am all alone in t he wilderness.

How can I find comfort wit hout You, O my Carefree Husband God?

The soul-bride cannot live wit hout her Husband; t he night is so painful for her.

Sleep does not come. I am in love wit h my Beloved. Please, list en t o my prayer!

Ot her t han my Beloved, no one cares for me; I cry all alone in t he wilderness.

O Nanak, t he bride meet s Him when He causes her t o meet Him; wit hout her Beloved,
she suffers in pain. | | 1| |

She is separat ed from her Husband Lord - who can unit e her wit h Him?

Tast ing His Love, she meet s Him, t hrough t he Beaut iful Word of His Shabad.

Adorned wit h t he Shabad, she obt ains her Husband, and her body is illuminat ed wit h
t he lamp of spirit ual wisdom.

List en, O my friends and companions - she who is at peace dwells upon t he True Lord
and His True Praises.

Meet ing t he True Guru, she is ravished and enj oyed by her Husband Lord; she
blossoms fort h wit h t he Ambrosial Word of His Bani.

O Nanak, t he Husband Lord enj oys His bride when she is pleasing t o His Mind. | | 2| |

Fascinat ion wit h Maya made her homeless; t he false are cheat ed by falsehood.

How can t he noose around her neck be unt ied, wit hout t he Most Beloved Guru?

One who loves t he Beloved Lord, and reflect s upon t he Shabad, belongs t o Him.

How can giving donat ions t o charit ies and count less cleansing bat hs wash off t he filt h
wit hin t he heart ?

Wit hout t he Naam, no one at t ains salvat ion. St ubborn self-discipline and living in t he
wilderness are of no use at all.

O Nanak, t he home of Trut h is at t ained t hrough t he Shabad. How can t he Mansion of
His Presence be known t hrough dualit y? | | 3| |

True is Your Name, O Dear Lord; True is cont emplat ion of Your Shabad.

True is t he Mansion of Your Presence, O Dear Lord, and True is t rade in Your Name.

Trade in Your Name is very sweet ; t he devot ees earn t his profit night and day.

Ot her t han t his, I can t hink of no ot her merchandise. So chant t he Naam each and
every moment .

The account is read; by t he Grace of t he True Lord and good karma, t he Perfect Lord
is obt ained.

O Nanak, t he Nect ar of t he Name is so sweet . Through t he Perfect True Guru, it is
obt ained. | | 4| | 2| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Chhant , Third Mehl:

Grace:

The soul-bride offers her prayers t o her Dear Lord; she dwells upon His Glorious
Virt ues.

She cannot live wit hout her Beloved Lord, for a moment , even for an inst ant .

She cannot live wit hout her Beloved Lord; wit hout t he Guru, t he Mansion of His
Presence is not found.

What ever t he Guru says, she should surely do, t o ext inguish t he fire of desire.

The Lord is True; t here is no one except Him. Wit hout serving Him, peace is not
found.

O Nanak, t hat soul-bride, whom t he Lord Himself unit es, is unit ed wit h Him; He
Himself merges wit h her. | | 1| |

The life-night of t he soul-bride is blessed and j oyful, when she focuses her
consciousness on her Dear Lord.

She serves t he True Guru wit h love; she eradicat es selfishness from wit hin.

Eradicat ing selfishness and conceit from wit hin, and singing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, she is in love wit h t he Lord, night and day.

List en, dear friends and companions of t he soul - immerse yourselves in t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad.

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Dwell upon t he Lord's Glories, and you shall be loved by your Husband, embracing
love for t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride who wears t he necklace of t he Lord's Name around her neck
is loved by her Husband Lord. | | 2| |

The soul-bride who is wit hout her beloved Husband is all alone.

She is cheat ed by t he love of dualit y, wit hout t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Wit hout t he Shabad of her Beloved, how can she cross over t he t reacherous ocean?
At t achment t o Maya has led her ast ray.

Ruined by falsehood, she is desert ed by her Husband Lord. The soul-bride does not
at t ain t he Mansion of His Presence.

But she who is at t uned t o t he Guru's Shabad is int oxicat ed wit h celest ial love; night
and day, she remains absorbed in Him.

O Nanak, t hat soul-bride who remains const ant ly st eeped in His Love, is blended by
t he Lord int o Himself. | | 3| |

I f t he Lord merges us wit h Himself, we are merged wit h Him. Wit hout t he Dear Lord,
who can merge us wit h Him?

Wit hout our Beloved Guru, who can dispel our doubt ?

Through t he Guru, doubt is dispelled. O my mot her, t his is t he way t o meet Him; t his
is how t he soul-bride finds peace.

Wit hout serving t he Guru, t here is only pit ch darkness. Wit hout t he Guru, t he Way is
not found.

That wife who is int uit ively imbued wit h t he color of His Love, cont emplat es t he Word

O Nanak, t he soul-bride obt ains t he Lord as her Husband, by enshrining love for t he
Beloved Guru. | | 4| | 1| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Wit hout my Husband, I am ut t erly dishonored. Wit hout my Husband Lord, how can I
live, O my mot her?

Wit hout my Husband, sleep does not come, and my body is not adorned wit h my
bridal dress.

The bridal dress looks beaut iful upon my body, when I am pleasing t o my Husband
Lord. Following t he Guru's Teachings, my consciousness is focused on Him.

I become His happy soul-bride forever, when I serve t he True Guru; I sit in t he Lap of
t he Guru.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he soul-bride meet s her Husband Lord, who
ravishes and enj oys her. The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he only profit in t his
world.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride is loved by her Husband, when she dwells upon t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| |

The soul-bride enj oys t he Love of her Beloved.

I mbued wit h His Love night and day, she cont emplat es t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

Cont emplat ing t he Guru's Shabad, she conquers her ego, and in t his way, she meet s
her Beloved.

She is t he happy soul-bride of her Lord, who is forever imbued wit h t he Love of t he
True Name of her Beloved.

Abiding in t he Company of our Guru, we grasp t he Ambrosial Nect ar; we conquer and
cast out our sense of dualit y.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride at t ains her Husband Lord, and forget s all her pains. | | 2| |

The soul-bride has forgot t en her Husband Lord, because of love and emot ional
at t achment t o Maya.

The false bride is at t ached t o falsehood; t he insincere one is cheat ed by insincerit y.

She who drives out her falsehood, and act s according t o t he Guru's Teachings, does
not lose her life in t he gamble.

One who serves t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad is absorbed in t he True Lord; she
eradicat es egot ism from wit hin.

So let t he Name of t he Lord abide wit hin your heart ; decorat e yourself in t his way.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride who t akes t he Support of t he True Name is int uit ively
absorbed in t he Lord. | | 3| |

Meet me, O my Dear Beloved. Wit hout You, I am t ot ally dishonored.

Sleep does not come t o my eyes, and I have no desire for food or wat er.

I have no desire for food or wat er, and I am dying from t he pain of separat ion.
Wit hout my Husband Lord, how can I find peace?
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I offer my prayers t o t he Guru; if it pleases t he Guru, He shall unit e me wit h Himself.

The Giver of peace has unit ed me wit h Himself; He Himself has come t o my home t o
meet me.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride is forever t he Lord's favorit e wife; her Husband Lord does not
die, and He shall never leave. | | 4| | 2| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

The soul-bride is pierced t hrough wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord, in int uit ive
peace and poise.

The Ent icer of heart s has ent iced her, and her sense of dualit y has been easily
dispelled.

Her sense of dualit y has been easily dispelled, and t he soul-bride obt ains her Husband
Lord; following t he Guru's Teachings, she makes merry.

This body is filled t o overflowing wit h falsehood, decept ion and t he commission of
sins.

The Gurmukh pract ices t hat devot ional worship, by which t he celest ial music wells up;
wit hout t his devot ional worship, filt h is not removed.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride who sheds selfishness and conceit from wit hin, is dear t o her
Beloved. | | 1| |

The soul-bride has found her Husband Lord, t hrough t he love and affect ion of t he
Guru.

She passes her life-night sleeping in peace, enshrining t he Lord in her heart .

Enshrining Him deep wit hin her heart night and day, she meet s her Beloved, and her
pains depart .

Deep wit hin t he mansion of her inner being, she enj oys her Husband Lord, reflect ing
upon t he Guru's Teachings.

She drinks deeply of t he Nect ar of t he Naam, day and night ; she conquers and cast s
off her sense of dualit y.

O Nanak, t he happy soul-bride meet s her True Lord, t hrough t he I nfinit e Love of t he
Guru. | | 2| |

Come, and shower Your Mercy upon me, my most Darling, Dear Beloved.

The soul-bride offers her prayers t o You, t o adorn her wit h t he True Word of Your
Shabad.

Adorned wit h t he True Word of Your Shabad, she conquers her ego, and as Gurmukh,
her affairs are resolved.

Throughout t he ages, t he One Lord is True; t hrough t he Guru's Wisdom, He is known.

The self-willed manmukh is engrossed in sexual desire, and t orment ed by emot ional
at t achment . Wit h whom should she lodge her complaint s?

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest , wit hout t he most Beloved
Guru. | | 3| |

The bride is foolish, ignorant and unwort hy. Her Husband Lord is Unapproachable and
I ncomparable.

He Himself unit es us in His Union; He Himself forgives us.

The soul-bride's Beloved Husband Lord is t he Forgiver of sins; He is cont ained in each
and every heart .

The True Guru has made me underst and t his underst anding, t hat t he Lord is obt ained
t hrough love, affect ion and loving devot ion.

She remains forever in bliss, day and night ; she remains immersed in His Love, night
and day.

O Nanak, t hat soul-bride who obt ains t he nine t reasures, int uit ively obt ains her
Husband Lord. | | 4| | 3| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

The sea of Maya is agit at ed and t urbulent ; how can anyone cross over t his t errifying
world-ocean?

Make t he Lord's Name your boat , and inst all t he Word of t he Shabad as t he boat man.

Wit h t he Shabad inst alled as t he boat man, t he Lord Himself shall t ake you across. I n
t his way, t he difficult ocean is crossed.

The Gurmukh obt ains devot ional worship of t he Lord, and t hus remains dead while yet
alive.

I n an inst ant , t he Lord's Name erases his sinful mist akes, and his body becomes pure.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Lord's Name, emancipat ion is obt ained, and t he slag iron is
t ransformed int o gold. | | 1| |
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Men and women are obsessed wit h sex; t hey do not know t he Way of t he Lord's
Name.

Mot her, fat her, children and siblings are very dear, but t hey drown, even wit hout
wat er.

They are drowned t o deat h wit hout wat er - t hey do not know t he pat h of salvat ion,
and t hey wander around t he world in egot ism.

All t hose who come int o t he world shall depart . Only t hose who cont emplat e t he Guru
shall be saved.

Those who become Gurmukh and chant t he Lord's Name, save t hemselves and save
t heir families as well.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t heir heart s; t hrough
t he Guru's Teachings, t hey meet t heir Beloved. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, not hing is st able. This world is j ust a drama.

I mplant t rue devot ional worship wit hin your heart , and t rade in t he Name of t he Lord.

Trade in t he Lord's Name is infinit e and unfat homable. Through t he Guru's Teachings,
t his wealt h is obt ained.

This selfless service, medit at ion and devot ion is t rue, if you eliminat e selfishness and
conceit from wit hin.

I am senseless, foolish, idiot ic and blind, but t he True Guru has placed me on t he
Pat h.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are adorned wit h t he Shabad; night and day, t hey sing t he

He Himself act s, and inspires ot hers t o act ; He Himself embellishes us wit h t he Word
of His Shabad.

He Himself is t he True Guru, and He Himself is t he Shabad; in each and every age, He
loves His devot ees.

I n age aft er age, He loves His devot ees; t he Lord Himself adorns t hem, and He
Himself enj oins t hem t o worship Him wit h devot ion.

He Himself is All-knowing, and He Himself is All-seeing; He inspires us t o serve Him.

He Himself is t he Giver of merit s, and t he Dest royer of demerit s; He causes His Name
t o dwell wit hin our heart s.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t he True Lord, who Himself is t he Doer, t he Cause of
causes. | | 4| | 4| |

Gauree, Third Mehl:

Serve t he Guru, O my dear soul; medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

Do not leave me, O my dear soul - you shall find t he Lord while sit t ing wit hin t he
home of your own being.

You shall obt ain t he Lord while sit t ing wit hin t he home of your own being, focusing
your consciousness const ant ly upon t he Lord, wit h t rue int uit ive fait h.

Serving t he Guru brings great peace; t hey alone do it , whom t he Lord inspires t o do
so.

They plant t he seed of t he Name, and t he Name sprout s wit hin; t he Name abides
wit hin t he mind.

O Nanak, glorious great ness rest s in t he True Name; I t is obt ained by perfect pre-
ordained dest iny. | | 1| |

The Name of t he Lord is so sweet , O my dear; t ast e it , and focus your consciousness
on it .

Tast e t he sublime essence of t he Lord wit h your t ongue, my dear, and renounce t he
pleasures of ot her t ast es.

You shall obt ain t he everlast ing essence of t he Lord when it pleases t he Lord; your
t ongue shall be adorned wit h t he Word of His Shabad.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, a last ing peace is obt ained; so remain
lovingly focused on t he Naam.

From t he Naam we originat e, and int o t he Naam we shall pass; t hrough t he Naam, we
are absorbed in t he Trut h.

O Nanak, t he Naam is obt ained t hrough t he Guru's Teachings; He Himself at t aches us
t o it . | | 2| |

Working for someone else, O my dear, is like forsaking t he bride, and going t o foreign
count ries.

I n dualit y, no one has ever found peace, O my dear; you are greedy for corrupt ion
and greed.

Greedy for corrupt ion and greed, and deluded by doubt , how can anyone find peace?

Working for st rangers is very painful; doing so, one sells himself and loses his fait h in
t he Dharma.
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Bound by Maya, t he mind is not st able. Each and every moment , it suffers in pain.

O Nanak, t he pain of Maya is t aken away by focusing one's consciousness on t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 3| |

The self-willed manmukhs are foolish and crazy, O my dear; t hey do not enshrine t he
Shabad wit hin t heir minds.

The delusion of Maya has made t hem blind, O my dear; how can t hey find t he Way of
t he Lord?

How can t hey find t he Way, wit hout t he Will of t he True Guru? The manmukhs
foolishly display t hemselves.

The Lord's servant s are forever comfort able. They focus t heir consciousness on t he
Guru's Feet .

Those unt o whom t he Lord shows His Mercy, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord
forever.

O Nanak, t he j ewel of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he only profit in t his world.
The Lord Himself impart s t his underst anding t o t he Gurmukh. | | 4| | 5| | 7| |

Raag Gauree, Chhant , Fift h Mehl:


My mind has become sad and depressed; how can I see God, t he Great Giver?

My Friend and Companion is t he Dear Lord, t he Guru, t he Archit ect of Dest iny.

The One Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, is t he Mast er of t he Goddess of Wealt h; how
can I , in my sadness, meet You?

My hands serve You, and my head is at Your Feet . My mind, dishonored, yearns for
t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

Wit h each and every breat h, I t hink of You, day and night ; I do not forget You, for an
inst ant , even for a moment .

O Nanak, I am t hirst y, like t he rainbird; how can I meet God, t he Great Giver? | | 1| |

I offer t his one prayer - please list en, O my Beloved Husband Lord.

My mind and body are ent iced, beholding Your wondrous play.

Beholding Your wondrous play, I am ent iced; but how can t he sad, forlorn bride find
cont ent ment ?

My Lord is Merit orious, Merciful and Et ernally Young; He is overflowing wit h all
excellences.

The fault is not wit h my Husband Lord, t he Giver of peace; I am separat ed from Him
by my own mist akes.

Prays Nanak, please be merciful t o me, and ret urn home, O my Beloved Husband
Lord. | | 2| |

I surrender my mind, I surrender my whole body; I surrender all my lands.

I surrender my head t o t hat beloved friend, who brings me news of God.

I have offered my head t o t he Guru, t he most exalt ed; He has shown me t hat God is
wit h me.

I n an inst ant , all suffering is removed. I have obt ained all my mind's desires.

Day and night , t he soul-bride makes merry; all her anxiet ies are erased.

Prays Nanak, I have met t he Husband Lord of my longing. | | 3| |

My mind is filled wit h bliss, and congrat ulat ions are pouring in.

My Darling Beloved has come home t o me, and all my desires have been sat isfied.

I have met my Sweet Lord and Mast er of t he Universe, and my companions sing t he
songs of j oy.

All my friends and relat ives are happy, and all t races of my enemies have been
removed.

The unst ruck melody vibrat es in my home, and t he bed has been made up for my
Beloved.

Prays Nanak, I am in celest ial bliss. I have obt ained t he Lord, t he Giver of peace, as
my Husband. | | 4| | 1| |
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O Mohan, your t emple is so loft y, and your mansion is unsurpassed.

O Mohan, your gat es are so beaut iful. They are t he worship-houses of t he Saint s.

I n t hese incomparable worship-houses, t hey cont inually sing Kirt an, t he Praises of
t heir Lord and Mast er.

Where t he Saint s and t he Holy gat her t oget her, t here t hey medit at e on you.

Be Kind and Compassionat e, O Merciful Lord; be Merciful t o t he meek.

Prays Nanak, I t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; receiving Your Darshan, I
am t ot ally at peace. | | 1| |

O Mohan, your speech is incomparable; wondrous are your ways.

O Mohan, you believe in t he One. Everyt hing else is dust t o you.

You adore t he One Lord, t he Unknowable Lord and Mast er; His Power gives Support t o
all.

Through t he Guru's Word, you have capt ured t he heart of t he Primal Being, t he Lord
of t he World.

You Yourself move, and You Yourself st and st ill; You Yourself support t he whole
creat ion.

Prays Nanak, please preserve my honor; all Your servant s seek t he Prot ect ion of Your
Sanct uary. | | 2| |

O Mohan, t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, medit at es on you; t hey medit at e on
t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

O Mohan, t he Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t hose who medit at e on
You, at t he last moment .

The Messenger of Deat h cannot t ouch t hose who medit at e on You single-mindedly.

Those who worship and adore You in t hought , word and deed, obt ain all fruit s and
rewards.

Those who are foolish and st upid, filt hy wit h urine and manure, become all-knowing
upon gaining t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

Prays Nanak, Your Kingdom is Et ernal, O Perfect Primal Lord God. | | 3| |

O Mohan, you have blossomed fort h wit h t he flower of your family.

O Mohan, your children, friends, siblings and relat ives have all been saved.

You save t hose who give up t heir egot ist ical pride, upon gaining t he Blessed Vision of
Your Darshan.

The Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t hose who call you 'blessed'.

Your Virt ues are unlimit ed - t hey cannot be described, O True Guru, Primal Being,
Dest royer of demons.

Prays Nanak, Yours is t hat Anchor, holding ont o which t he whole world is saved.
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Gauree, Fift h Mehl,

Shalok:

Count less sinners have been purified; I am a sacrifice, over and over again, t o You.

O Nanak, medit at ion on t he Lord's Name is t he fire which burns away sinful mist akes
like st raw. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Medit at e, O my mind, on t he Lord God, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Lord, t he Mast er
of Wealt h.

Medit at e, O my mind, on t he Lord, t he Dest royer of ego, t he Giver of salvat ion, who
cut s away t he noose of agonizing deat h.

Medit at e lovingly on t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord, t he Dest royer of dist ress, t he
Prot ect or of t he poor, t he Lord of excellence.

The t reacherous pat h of deat h and t he t errifying ocean of fire are crossed over by
medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, even for an inst ant .

Medit at e day and night on t he Lord, t he Dest royer of desire, t he Purifier of pollut ion.

Prays Nanak, please be Merciful t o me, O Cherisher of t he world, Lord of t he Universe,
Lord of wealt h. | | 1| |

O my mind, remember t he Lord in medit at ion; He is t he Dest royer of pain, t he
Eradicat or of fear, t he Sovereign Lord King.

He is t he Great est Lover, t he Merciful Mast er, t he Ent icer of t he mind, t he Support of
His devot ees - t his is His very nat ure.

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The Perfect Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees; He fulfills t he desires of t he mind.

He lift s us up out of t he deep, dark pit ; enshrine His Name wit hin your mind.

The gods, t he Siddhas, t he angels, t he heavenly singers, t he silent sages and t he
devot ees sing Your count less Glorious Praises.

Prays Nanak, please be merciful t o me, O Supreme Lord God, my King. | | 2| |

O my mind, be conscious of t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, who
wields all power.

He is All-powerful, t he Embodiment of compassion. He is t he Mast er of each and every
heart ;

He is t he Support of t he breat h of life. He is t he Giver of t he breat h of life, of mind,
body and soul. He is I nfinit e, I naccessible and Unfat homable.

The All-powerful Lord is our Sanct uary; He is t he Ent icer of t he mind, who banishes all
sorrows.

All illnesses, sufferings and pains are dispelled, by chant ing t he Name of t he Lord.

Prays Nanak, please be merciful t o me, All-powerful Lord; You are t he Wielder of all
power. | | 3| |

O my mind, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I mperishable, Et ernal, Merciful Mast er, t he
Highest of all.

The One Lord is t he Sust ainer of t he Universe, t he Great Giver; He is t he Cherisher of
all.

The Cherisher Lord is so very merciful and wise; He is compassionat e t o all.

The pains of deat h, greed and emot ional at t achment simply vanish, when God comes
t o dwell in t he soul.

When t he Lord is t horoughly pleased, t hen one's service becomes perfect ly fruit ful.

Prays Nanak, my desires are fulfilled by medit at ing on t he Lord, Merciful t o t he meek.
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List en, O my companions: let 's j oin t oget her and make t he effort , t o surrender t o our
Husband Lord.

Renouncing our pride, let 's charm Him wit h t he pot ion of devot ional worship, and t he
mant ra of t he Holy Saint s.

O my companions, when He comes under our power, He shall never leave us again.
This is t he good nat ure of t he Lord God.

O Nanak, God dispels t he fear of old age, deat h and hell; He purifies His beings. | | 1| |
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List en, O my companions, t o my sincere prayer: let 's make t his firm resolve.

I n t he peaceful poise of int uit ive bliss, violence will be gone, as we sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Our pains and t roubles shall be eradicat ed, and our doubt s shall be dispelled; we will
receive t he fruit s of our minds' desires.

O Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Supreme Lord God, t he Perfect ,
Transcendent Lord. | | 2| |

O my companions, I yearn for Him cont inually; I invoke His Blessings, and pray t hat
God may fulfill my hopes.

I t hirst for His Feet , and I long for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; I look for Him
everywhere.

I search for t races of t he Lord in t he Societ y of t he Saint s; t hey will unit e me wit h t he
All-powerful Primal Lord God.

O Nanak, t hose humble, noble beings who meet t he Lord, t he Giver of peace, are very
blessed, O my mot her. | | 3| |

O my companions, now I dwell wit h my Beloved Husband; my mind and body are
at t uned t o t he Lord.

List en, O my companions: now I sleep well, since I found my Husband Lord.
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My doubt s have been dispelled, and I have found int uit ive peace and t ranquilit y
t hrough my Lord and Mast er. I have been enlight ened, and my heart -lot us has
blossomed fort h.

I have obt ained God, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, as my Husband; O
Nanak, my marriage shall last forever. | | 4| | 4| | 2| | 5| | 11| |
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Gauree, Baavan Akhree ~ The 52 Let t ers, Fift h Mehl:

Shalok:

The Divine Guru is my mot her, t he Divine Guru is my fat her; t he Divine Guru is my
Transcendent Lord and Mast er.

The Divine Guru is my companion, t he Dest royer of ignorance; t he Divine Guru is my
relat ive and brot her.

The Divine Guru is t he Giver, t he Teacher of t he Lord's Name. The Divine Guru is t he
Mant ra which never fails.

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The Divine Guru is t he I mage of peace, t rut h and wisdom. The Divine Guru is t he
Philosopher's St one - t ouching it , one is t ransformed.

The Divine Guru is t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage, and t he pool of divine ambrosia;
bat hing in t he Guru's wisdom, one experiences t he I nfinit e.

The Divine Guru is t he Creat or, and t he Dest royer of all sins; t he Divine Guru is t he
Purifier of sinners.

The Divine Guru exist ed at t he primal beginning, t hroughout t he ages, in each and
every age. The Divine Guru is t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name; chant ing it , one is
saved.

O God, please be merciful t o me, t hat I may be wit h t he Divine Guru; I am a foolish
sinner, but holding ont o Him, I am carried across.

The Divine Guru is t he True Guru, t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord;
Nanak bows in humble reverence t o t he Lord, t he Divine Guru. | | 1| |

Shalok:

He Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act ; He Himself can do everyt hing.

O Nanak, t he One Lord is pervading everywhere; t here has never been any ot her, and
t here never shall be. | | 1| |

Pauree:

ONG: I humbly bow in reverence t o t he One Universal Creat or, t o t he Holy True Guru.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, He is t he Formless Lord.

He Himself is in t he absolut e st at e of primal medit at ion; He Himself is in t he seat of
peace.

He Himself list ens t o His Own Praises.

He Himself creat ed Himself.

He is His Own Fat her, He is His Own Mot her.

He Himself is subt le and et heric; He Himself is manifest and obvious.

O Nanak, His wondrous play cannot be underst ood. | | 1| |

O God, Merciful t o t he meek, please be kind t o me,

t hat my mind might become t he dust of t he feet of Your Saint s. | | Pause| |

Shalok:

He Himself is formless, and also formed; t he One Lord is wit hout at t ribut es, and also
wit h at t ribut es.

Describe t he One Lord as One, and Only One; O Nanak, He is t he One, and t he many.
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Pauree:

ONG: The One Universal Creat or creat ed t he Creat ion t hrough t he Word of t he Primal
Guru.

He st rung it upon His one t hread.

He creat ed t he diverse expanse of t he t hree qualit ies.

From formless, He appeared as form.

The Creat or has creat ed t he creat ion of all sort s.

The at t achment of t he mind has led t o birt h and deat h.

He Himself is above bot h, unt ouched and unaffect ed.

O Nanak, He has no end or limit at ion. | | 2| |

Shalok:

Those who gat her Trut h, and t he riches of t he Lord's Name, are rich and very
fort unat e.

O Nanak, t rut hfulness and purit y are obt ained from Saint s such as t hese. | | 1| |

Pauree:

SASSA: True, True, True is t hat Lord.

No one is separat e from t he True Primal Lord.

They alone ent er t he Lord's Sanct uary, whom t he Lord inspires t o ent er.

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance, t hey sing and preach t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord.

Doubt and skept icism do not affect t hem at all.

They behold t he manifest glory of t he Lord.

They are t he Holy Saint s - t hey reach t his dest inat ion.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 3| |

Shalok:

Why are you crying out for riches and wealt h? All t his emot ional at t achment t o Maya is
false.
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Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O Nanak, all are reduced t o dust . | | 1| |

Pauree:

DHADHA: The dust of t he feet of t he Saint s is sacred.

Blessed are t hose whose minds are filled wit h t his longing.

They do not seek wealt h, and t hey do not desire paradise.

They are immersed in t he deep love of t heir Beloved, and t he dust of t he feet of t he
Holy.

How can worldly affairs affect t hose,

who do not abandon t he One Lord, and who go nowhere else?

One whose heart is filled wit h God's Name,

O Nanak, is a perfect spirit ual being of God. | | 4| |

Shalok:

By all sort s of religious robes, knowledge, medit at ion and st ubborn-mindedness, no
one has ever met God.

Says Nanak, t hose upon whom God showers His Mercy, are devot ees of spirit ual
wisdom. | | 1| |

Pauree:

NGANGA: Spirit ual wisdom is not obt ained by mere words of mout h.

I t is not obt ained t hrough t he various debat es of t he Shaast ras and script ures.

They alone are spirit ually wise, whose minds are firmly fixed on t he Lord.

Hearing and t elling st ories, no one at t ains Yoga.

They alone are spirit ually wise, who remain firmly commit t ed t o t he Lord's Command.

Heat and cold are all t he same t o t hem.

The t rue people of spirit ual wisdom are t he Gurmukhs, who cont emplat e t he essence
of realit y;

O Nanak, t he Lord showers His Mercy upon t hem. | | 5| |

Shalok:

Those who have come int o t he world wit hout underst anding are like animals and
beast s.

O Nanak, t hose who become Gurmukh underst and; upon t heir foreheads is such pre-
ordained dest iny. | | 1| |

Pauree:

They have come int o t his world t o medit at e on t he One Lord.

But ever since t heir birt h, t hey have been ent iced by t he fascinat ion of Maya.

Upside-down in t he chamber of t he womb, t hey performed int ense medit at ion.

They remembered God in medit at ion wit h each and every breat h.

But now, t hey are ent angled in t hings which t hey must leave behind.

They forget t he Great Giver from t heir minds.

Those upon whom t he Lord showers His Mercy,

O Nanak, t hey do not forget Him, here or hereaft er. | | 6| |

Shalok:

By His Command, we come, and by His Command, we go; no one is beyond His
Command.

Coming and going in reincarnat ion is ended, O Nanak, for t hose whose minds are filled
wit h t he Lord. | | 1| |

Pauree:

This soul has lived in many wombs.

Ent iced by sweet at t achment , it has been t rapped in reincarnat ion.

This Maya has subj ugat ed beings t hrough t he t hree qualit ies.

Maya has infused at t achment t o it self in each and every heart .

O friend, t ell me some way,

by which I may swim across t his t reacherous ocean of Maya.

The Lord showers His Mercy, and leads us t o j oin t he Sat Sangat , t he True
Congregat ion.

O Nanak, Maya does not even come near. | | 7| |

Shalok:

God Himself causes one t o perform good and bad act ions.

The beast indulges in egot ism, selfishness and conceit ; O Nanak, wit hout t he Lord,
what can anyone do? | | 1| |

Pauree:

The One Lord Himself is t he Cause of all act ions.

He Himself dist ribut es sins and noble act s.

I n t his age, people are at t ached as t he Lord at t aches t hem.

They receive t hat which t he Lord Himself gives.

No one knows His limit s.

What ever He does, comes t o pass.

From t he One, t he ent ire expanse of t he Universe emanat ed.

O Nanak, He Himself is our Saving Grace. | | 8| |

Shalok:

Man remains engrossed in women and playful pleasures; t he t umult of his passion is
like t he dye of t he safflower, which fades away all t oo soon.

O Nanak, seek God's Sanct uary, and your selfishness and conceit shall be t aken away.
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Pauree:

O mind: wit hout t he Lord, what ever you are involved in shall bind you in chains.

The fait hless cynic does t hose deeds which will never allow him t o be emancipat ed.

Act ing in egot ism, selfishness and conceit , t he lovers of rit uals carry t he unbearable
load.

When t here is no love for t he Naam, t hen t hese rit uals are corrupt .

The rope of deat h binds t hose who are in love wit h t he sweet t ast e of Maya.

Deluded by doubt , t hey do not underst and t hat God is always wit h t hem.

When t heir account s are called for, t hey shall not be released; t heir wall of mud
cannot be washed clean.

One who is made t o underst and - O Nanak, t hat Gurmukh obt ains immaculat e

Shalok:

One whose bonds are cut away j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Love of t he One Lord, O Nanak, t ake on t he deep and
last ing color of His Love. | | 1| |

Pauree:

RARRA: Dye t his heart of yours in t he color of t he Lord's Love.

Medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har - chant it wit h your t ongue.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, no one shall speak harshly t o you.

Everyone shall welcome you, saying, Come, and sit down .

I n t hat Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, you shall find a home.

There is no birt h or deat h, or dest ruct ion t here.

One who has such karma writ t en on his forehead,

O Nanak, has t he wealt h of t he Lord in his home. | | 10| |

Shalok:

Greed, falsehood, corrupt ion and emot ional at t achment ent angle t he blind and t he
foolish.

Bound down by Maya, O Nanak, a foul odor clings t o t hem. | | 1| |

Pauree:

LALLA: People are ent angled in t he love of corrupt pleasures;

t hey are drunk wit h t he wine of egot ist ical int ellect and Maya.

I n t his Maya, t hey are born and die.

People act according t o t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command.

No one is perfect , and no one is imperfect .

No one is wise, and no one is foolish.

Wherever t he Lord engages someone, t here he is engaged.

O Nanak, our Lord and Mast er is forever det ached. | | 11| |

Shalok:

My Beloved God, t he Sust ainer of t he World, t he Lord of t he Universe, is deep,
profound and unfat homable.

There is no ot her like Him; O Nanak, He is not worried. | | 1| |

Pauree:

LALLA: There is no one equal t o Him.

He Himself is t he One; t here shall never be any ot her.

He is now, He has been, and He shall always be.

No one has ever found His limit .

I n t he ant and in t he elephant , He is t ot ally pervading.

The Lord, t he Primal Being, is known by everyone everywhere.

That one, unt o whom t he Lord has given His Love

- O Nanak, t hat Gurmukh chant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 12| |

Shalok:

One who knows t he t ast e of t he Lord's sublime essence, int uit ively enj oys t he Lord's
Love.

O Nanak, blessed, blessed, blessed are t he Lord's humble servant s; how fort unat e is
t heir coming int o t he world! | | 1| |

Pauree:

How fruit ful is t he coming int o t he world, of t hose

whose t ongues celebrat e t he Praises of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

They come and dwell wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy;

night and day, t hey lovingly medit at e on t he Naam.

Blessed is t he birt h of t hose humble beings who are at t uned t o t he Naam;

t he Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, best ows His Kind Mercy upon t hem.

They are born only once - t hey shall not be reincarnat ed again.

O Nanak, t hey are absorbed int o t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. | | 13| |

Shalok:

Chant ing it , t he mind is filled wit h bliss; love of dualit y is eliminat ed,

and pain, dist ress and desires are quenched. O Nanak, immerse yourself in t he Naam,
t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |
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Pauree:

YAYYA: Burn away dualit y and evil-mindedness.

Give t hem up, and sleep in int uit ive peace and poise.

Yaya: Go, and seek t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s;

wit h t heir help, you shall cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

Yaya: One does not have t o t ake birt h again.

who weaves t he One Name int o his heart .

Yaya: This human life shall not be wast ed, if you t ake t he Support of t he Perfect Guru.

O Nanak, one whose heart is filled wit h t he One Lord finds peace. | | 14| |

Shalok:

The One who dwells deep wit hin t he mind and body is your friend here and hereaft er.

The Perfect Guru has t aught me, O Nanak, t o chant His Name cont inually. | | 1| |

Pauree:

Night and day, medit at e in remembrance on t he One who will be your Help and
Support in t he end.

This poison shall last for only a few days; everyone must depart , and leave it behind.

Who is our mot her, fat her, son and daught er?

Household, wife, and ot her t hings shall not go along wit h you.

So gat her t hat wealt h which shall never perish,

so t hat you may go t o your t rue home wit h honor.

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t hose who sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises in t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy

- O Nanak, t hey do not have t o endure reincarnat ion again. | | 15| |

Shalok:

He may be very handsome, born int o a highly respect ed family, very wise, a famous
spirit ual t eacher, prosperous and wealt hy;

but even so, he is looked upon as a corpse, O Nanak, if he does not love t he Lord
God. | | 1| |

Pauree:

NGANGA: He may be a scholar of t he six Shaast ras.

He may pract ice inhaling, exhaling and holding t he breat h.

He may pract ice spirit ual wisdom, medit at ion, pilgrimages t o sacred shrines and rit ual
cleansing bat hs.

He may cook his own food, and never t ouch anyone else's; he may live in t he
wilderness like a hermit .

But if he does not enshrine love for t he Lord's Name wit hin his heart ,

t hen everyt hing he does is t ransit ory.

Even an unt ouchable pariah is superior t o him,

O Nanak, if t he Lord of t he World abides in his mind. | | 16| |

Shalok:

He wanders around in t he four quart ers and in t he t en direct ions, according t o t he
dict at es of his karma.

Pleasure and pain, liberat ion and reincarnat ion, O Nanak, come according t o one's
pre-ordained dest iny. | | 1| |

Pauree:

KAKKA: He is t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes.

No one can erase His pre-ordained plan.

Not hing can be done a second t ime.

The Creat or Lord does not make mist akes.

To some, He Himself shows t he Way.

While He causes ot hers t o wander miserably in t he wilderness.

He Himself has set His own play in mot ion.

What ever He gives, O Nanak, t hat is what we receive. | | 17| |

Shalok:

People cont inue t o eat and consume and enj oy, but t he Lord's warehouses are never
exhaust ed.

So many chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; O Nanak, t hey cannot be count ed.
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Pauree:

KHAKHA: The All-powerful Lord lacks not hing;

what ever He is t o give, He cont inues t o give - let anyone go anywhere he pleases.

The wealt h of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is a t reasure t o spend; it is t he capit al
of His devot ees.

Wit h t olerance, humilit y, bliss and int uit ive poise, t hey cont inue t o medit at e on t he
Lord, t he Treasure of excellence.

Those, unt o whom t he Lord shows His Mercy, play happily and blossom fort h.

Those who have t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name in t heir homes are forever wealt hy and
beaut iful.

Those who are blessed wit h t he Lord's Glance of Grace suffer neit her t ort ure, nor pain,
nor punishment .

O Nanak, t hose who are pleasing t o God become perfect ly successful. | | 18| |
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Shalok:

See, t hat even by calculat ing and scheming in t heir minds, people must surely depart
in t he end.

Hopes and desires for t ransit ory t hings are erased for t he Gurmukh; O Nanak, t he
Name alone brings t rue healt h. | | 1| |

Pauree:

GAGGA: Chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe wit h each and every
breat h; medit at e on Him forever.

How can you rely on t he body? Do not delay, my friend;

t here is not hing t o st and in Deat h's way - neit her in childhood, nor in yout h, nor in old
age.

That t ime is not known, when t he noose of Deat h shall come and fall on you.

See, t hat even spirit ual scholars, t hose who medit at e, and t hose who are clever shall
not st ay in t his place.

Only t he fool clings t o t hat , which everyone else has abandoned and left behind.

By Guru's Grace, one who has such good dest iny writ t en on his forehead remembers
t he Lord in medit at ion.

O Nanak, blessed and fruit ful is t he coming of t hose who obt ain t he Beloved Lord as
t heir Husband. | | 19| |

Shalok:

I have searched all t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas, and t hey say not hing except t his:

I n t he beginning, t hroughout t he ages, now and forevermore, O Nanak, t he One Lord
alone exist s . | | 1| |

Pauree:

GHAGHA: Put t his int o your mind, t hat t here is no one except t he Lord.

There never was, and t here never shall be. He is pervading everywhere.

You shall be absorbed int o Him, O mind, if you come t o His Sanct uary.

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, only t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, shall be of any
real use t o you.

So many work and slave cont inually, but t hey come t o regret and repent in t he end.

Wit hout devot ional worship of t he Lord, how can t hey find st abilit y?

They alone t ast e t he supreme essence, and drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar,

O Nanak, unt o whom t he Lord, t he Guru, gives it . | | 20| |

Shalok:

He has count ed all t he days and t he breat hs, and placed t hem in people's dest iny;
t hey do not increase or decrease one lit t le bit .

Those who long t o live in doubt and emot ional at t achment , O Nanak, are t ot al fools.
| | 1| |

Pauree:

NGANGA: Deat h seizes t hose whom God has made int o fait hless cynics.

They are born and t hey die, enduring count less incarnat ions; t hey do not realize t he
Lord, t he Supreme Soul.

They alone find spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion,

whom t he Lord blesses wit h His Mercy;

no one is emancipat ed by count ing and calculat ing.

The vessel of clay shall surely break.

They alone live, who, while alive, medit at e on t he Lord.

They are respect ed, O Nanak, and do not remain hidden. | | 21| |

Shalok:
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Focus your consciousness on His Lot us Feet , and t he invert ed lot us of your heart shall
blossom fort h.
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The Lord of t he Universe Himself becomes manifest , O Nanak, t hrough t he Teachings
of t he Saint s. | | 1| |

Pauree:

CHACHA: When I became at t ached t o t he Lord's Lot us Feet ,

blessed, blessed is t hat day.

Aft er wandering around in t he four quart ers and t he t en direct ions,

God showed His Mercy t o me, and t hen I obt ained t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

By pure lifest yle and medit at ion, all dualit y is removed.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he mind becomes immaculat e.

Anxiet ies are forgot t en, and t he One Lord alone is seen,

O Nanak, by t hose whose eyes are anoint ed wit h t he oint ment of spirit ual wisdom.
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Shalok:

The heart is cooled and soot hed, and t he mind is at peace, chant ing and singing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Show such Mercy, O God, t hat Nanak may become t he slave of Your slaves. | | 1| |

Pauree:

CHHACHHA: I am Your child-slave.

I am t he wat er-carrier of t he slave of Your slaves.

Chhachha: I long t o become t he dust under t he feet of Your Saint s.
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Please shower me wit h Your Mercy, O Lord God!

I have given up my excessive cleverness and scheming,

and I have t aken t he support of t he Saint s as my mind's support .

Even a puppet of ashes at t ains t he supreme st at us,

O Nanak, if it has t he help and support of t he Saint s. | | 23| |

Shalok:

Pract icing oppression and t yranny, he puffs himself up; he act s in corrupt ion wit h his
frail, perishable body.

He is bound by his egot ist ical int ellect ; O Nanak, salvat ion comes only t hrough t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Pauree:

JAJJA: When someone, in his ego, believes t hat he has become somet hing,

he is caught in his error, like a parrot in a t rap.

When he believes, in his ego, t hat he is a devot ee and a spirit ual t eacher,

t hen, in t he world hereaft er, t he Lord of t he Universe shall have no regard for him at
all.

When he believes himself t o be a preacher,

he is merely a peddler wandering over t he eart h.

But one who conquers his ego in t he Company of t he Holy,

O Nanak, meet s t he Lord. | | 24| |

Shalok:

Rise early in t he morning, and chant t he Naam; worship and adore t he Lord, night and
day.

Anxiet y shall not afflict you, O Nanak, and your misfort une shall vanish. | | 1| |

Pauree:

JHAJHA: Your sorrows shall depart ,

when you deal wit h t he Lord's Name.

The fait hless cynic dies in sorrow and pain;

his heart is filled wit h t he love of dualit y.

Your evil deeds and sins shall fall away, O my mind,

list ening t o t he ambrosial speech in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

Sexual desire, anger and wickedness fall away,

O Nanak, from t hose who are blessed by t he Mercy of t he Lord of t he World. | | 25| |

Shalok:

You can t ry all sort s of t hings, but you st ill cannot remain here, my friend.

But you shall live forevermore, O Nanak, if you vibrat e and love t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

Pauree:

NYANYA: Know t his as absolut ely correct , t hat t hat t his ordinary love shall come t o an
end.

You may count and calculat e as much as you want , but you cannot count how many
have arisen and depart ed.

Whoever I see shall perish. Wit h whom should I associat e?

Know t his as t rue in your consciousness, t hat t he love of Maya is false.

He alone knows, and he alone is a Saint , who is free of doubt .

He is lift ed up and out of t he deep dark pit ; t he Lord is t ot ally pleased wit h him.

God's Hand is All-powerful; He is t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes.

O Nanak, praise t he One, who j oins us t o Himself. | | 26| |

Shalok:

The bondage of birt h and deat h is broken and peace is obt ained, by serving t he Holy.

O Nanak, may I never forget from my mind, t he Treasure of Virt ue, t he Sovereign
Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| |

Pauree:

Work for t he One Lord; no one ret urns empt y-handed from Him.

When t he Lord abides wit hin your mind, body, mout h and heart , t hen what ever you
desire shall come t o pass.

He alone obt ains t he Lord's service, and t he Mansion of His Presence, unt o whom t he
Holy Saint is compassionat e.

He j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, only when t he Lord Himself
shows His Mercy.

I have searched and searched, across so many worlds, but wit hout t he Name, t here is
no peace.

The Messenger of Deat h ret reat s from t hose who dwell in t he Saadh Sangat .

Again and again, I am forever devot ed t o t he Saint s.

O Nanak, my sins from so long ago have been erased. | | 27| |

Shalok:

Those beings, wit h whom t he Lord is t horoughly pleased, meet wit h no obst acles at
His Door.

Those humble beings whom God has made His own, O Nanak, are blessed, so very
blessed. | | 1| |
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Pauree:

T'HAT'HA: They do not make t rouble for anyone's mind,

who have abandoned all else and who cling t o t he One Lord alone.

Those who are t ot ally absorbed and preoccupied wit h Maya are dead;

t hey do not find happiness anywhere.
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One who dwells in t he Societ y of t he Saint s finds a great peace;

t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam becomes sweet t o his soul.

That humble being, who is pleasing t o his Lord and Mast er

- O Nanak, his mind is cooled and soot hed. | | 28| |

Shalok:

I bow down, and fall t o t he ground in humble adorat ion, count less t imes, t o t he All-
powerful Lord, who possesses all powers.

Please prot ect me, and save me from wandering, God. Reach out and give Nanak Your
Hand. | | 1| |

Pauree:

DADDA: This is not your t rue place; you must know where t hat place really is.

You shall come t o realize t he way t o t hat place, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

This place, here, is est ablished by hard work,

but not one iot a of t his shall go t here wit h you.

The value of t hat place beyond is known only t o t hose,

upon whom t he Perfect Lord God cast s His Glance of Grace.

That permanent and t rue place is obt ained in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy;

O Nanak, t hose humble beings do not waver or wander. | | 29| |

Shalok:

When t he Right eous Judge of Dharma begins t o dest roy someone, no one can place
any obst acle in His Way.

O Nanak, t hose who j oin t he Saadh Sangat and medit at e on t he Lord are saved. | | 1| |

Pauree:

DHADHA: Where are you going, wandering and searching? Search inst ead wit hin your
own mind.

God is wit h you, so why do you wander around from forest t o forest ?

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t ear down t he mound of your fright ful,

You shall find peace, and abide in int uit ive bliss; gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of
God's Darshan, you shall be delight ed.

One who has such a mound as t his, dies and suffers t he pain of reincarnat ion t hrough
t he womb.

One who is int oxicat ed by emot ional at t achment , ent angled in egot ism, selfishness
and conceit , shall cont inue coming and going in reincarnat ion.

Slowly and st eadily, I have now surrendered t o t he Holy Saint s; I have come t o t heir
Sanct uary.

God has cut away t he noose of my pain; O Nanak, He has merged me int o Himself.
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Shalok:

Where t he Holy people const ant ly vibrat e t he Kirt an of t he Praises of t he Lord of t he
Universe, O Nanak -

t he Right eous Judge says, Do not approach t hat place, O Messenger of Deat h, or else
neit her you nor I shall escape! | | 1| |

Pauree:

NANNA: One who conquers his own soul, wins t he bat t le of life.

One who dies, while fight ing against egot ism and alienat ion, becomes sublime and
beaut iful.

One who eradicat es his ego, remains dead while yet alive, t hrough t he Teachings of
t he Perfect Guru.

He conquers his mind, and meet s t he Lord; he is dressed in robes of honor.

He does not claim anyt hing as his own; t he One Lord is his Anchor and Support .

Night and day, he cont inually cont emplat es t he Almight y, I nfinit e Lord God.

He makes his mind t he dust of all; such is t he karma of t he deeds he does.

Underst anding t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, he at t ains everlast ing peace. O
Nanak, such is his pre-ordained dest iny. | | 31| |

Shalok:

I offer my body, mind and wealt h t o anyone who can unit e me wit h God.

O Nanak, my doubt s and fears have been dispelled, and t he Messenger of Deat h does
not see me any longer. | | 1| |

Pauree:

TATTA: Embrace love for t he Treasure of Excellence, t he Sovereign Lord of t he
Universe.

You shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's desires, and your burning t hirst shall be
quenched.
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One whose heart is filled wit h t he Name shall have no fear on t he pat h of deat h.

He shall obt ain salvat ion, and his int ellect shall be enlight ened; he will find his place in
t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

Neit her wealt h, nor household, nor yout h, nor power shall go along wit h you.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord. This alone shall be
of use t o you.

There will be no burning at all, when He Himself t akes away your fever.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself cherishes us; He is our Mot her and Fat her. | | 32| |

Shalok:

They have grown weary, st ruggling in all sort s of ways; but t hey are not sat isfied, and
t heir t hirst is not quenched.

Gat hering in and hoarding what t hey can, t he fait hless cynics die, O Nanak, but t he
wealt h of Maya does not go wit h t hem in t he end. | | 1| |

Pauree:

T'HAT'HA: Not hing is permanent - why do you st ret ch out your feet ?

You commit so many fraudulent and deceit ful act ions as you chase aft er Maya.

You work t o fill up your bag, you fool, and t hen you fall down exhaust ed.

But t his shall be of no use t o you at all at t hat very last inst ant .

You shall find st abilit y only by vibrat ing upon t he Lord of t he Universe, and accept ing
t he Teachings of t he Saint s.

Embrace love for t he One Lord forever - t his is t rue love!

He is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes. All ways and means are in His Hands alone.

What ever You at t ach me t o, t o t hat I am at t ached; O Nanak, I am j ust a helpless
creat ure. | | 33| |

Shalok:

His slaves have gazed upon t he One Lord, t he Giver of everyt hing.

They cont inue t o cont emplat e Him wit h each and every breat h; O Nanak, t he Blessed
Vision of His Darshan is t heir Support . | | 1| |

Pauree:

DADDA: The One Lord is t he Great Giver; He is t he Giver t o all.

There is no limit t o His Giving. His count less warehouses are filled t o overflowing.

The Great Giver is alive forever.

O foolish mind, why have you forgot t en Him?

No one is at fault , my friend.

God creat ed t he bondage of emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

He Himself removes t he pains of t he Gurmukh;

O Nanak, he is fulfilled. | | 34| |

Shalok:

O my soul, grasp t he Support of t he One Lord; give up your hopes in ot hers.

O Nanak, medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, your affairs shall be
resolved. | | 1| |

Pauree:

DHADHA: The mind's wanderings cease, when one comes t o dwell in t he Societ y of
t he Saint s.

I f t he Lord is Merciful from t he very beginning, t hen one's mind is enlight ened.

Those who have t he t rue wealt h are t he t rue bankers.

The Lord, Har, Har, is t heir wealt h, and t hey t rade in His Name.

Pat ience, glory and honor come t o t hose

who list en t o t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

That Gurmukh whose heart remains merged wit h t he Lord,

O Nanak, obt ains glorious great ness. | | 35| |

Shalok:

O Nanak, one who chant s t he Naam, and medit at es on t he Naam wit h love inwardly
and out wardly,

receives t he Teachings from t he Perfect Guru; he j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy, and does not fall int o hell. | | 1| |

Pauree:

NANNA: Those shall not fall int o hell,

whose minds and bodies are filled wit h t he Naam.

Those Gurmukhs who chant t he t reasure of t he Naam,

are not dest royed by t he poison of Maya.

Those shall not be t urned away,

who have been given t he Mant ra of t he Naam by t he Guru.

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They are filled and fulfilled wit h t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord, t he Treasure of
sublime wealt h;

O Nanak, t he unst ruck celest ial melody vibrat es for t hem. | | 36| |

Shalok:

The Guru, t he Supreme Lord God, preserved my honor, when I renounced hypocrisy,
emot ional at t achment and corrupt ion.

O Nanak, worship and adore t he One, who has no end or limit at ion. | | 1| |

Pauree:

PAPPA: He is beyond est imat ion; His limit s cannot be found.

The Sovereign Lord King is inaccessible;

He is t he Purifier of sinners. Millions of sinners are purified;

t hey meet t he Holy, and chant t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Decept ion, fraud and emot ional at t achment are eliminat ed,

by t hose who are prot ect ed by t he Lord of t he World.

He is t he Supreme King, wit h t he royal canopy above His Head.

O Nanak, t here is no ot her at all. | | 37| |

Shalok:

The noose of Deat h is cut , and one's wanderings cease; vict ory is obt ained, when one
conquers his own mind.

O Nanak, et ernal st abilit y is obt ained from t he Guru, and one's day-t o-day wanderings
cease. | | 1| |

Pauree:

FAFFA: Aft er wandering and wandering for so long, you have come;

in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, you have obt ained t his human body, so very difficult t o
obt ain.

This opport unit y shall not come int o your hands again.

So chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and t he noose of Deat h shall be cut away.

You shall not have t o come and go in reincarnat ion over and over again,

if you chant and medit at e on t he One and Only Lord.

Shower Your Mercy, O God, Creat or Lord,

and unit e poor Nanak wit h Yourself. | | 38| |

Shalok:

Hear my prayer, O Supreme Lord God, Merciful t o t he meek, Lord of t he World.

The dust of t he feet of t he Holy is peace, wealt h, great enj oyment and pleasure for
Nanak. | | 1| |

Pauree:

BABBA: One who knows God is a Brahmin.

A Vaishnaav is one who, as Gurmukh, lives t he right eous life of Dharma.

One who eradicat es his own evil is a brave warrior;

no evil even approaches him.

Man is bound by t he chains of his own egot ism, selfishness and conceit .

The spirit ually blind place t he blame on ot hers.

But all debat es and clever t ricks are of no use at all.

O Nanak, he alone comes t o know, whom t he Lord inspires t o know. | | 39| |

Shalok:

The Dest royer of fear, t he Eradicat or of sin and sorrow - enshrine t hat Lord in your
mind.

One whose heart abides in t he Societ y of t he Saint s, O Nanak, does not wander
around in doubt . | | 1| |

Pauree:

BHABHA: Cast out your doubt and delusion

- t his world is j ust a dream.

The angelic beings, goddesses and gods are deluded by doubt .

The Siddhas and seekers, and even Brahma are deluded by doubt .

Wandering around, deluded by doubt , people are ruined.

I t is so very difficult and t reacherous t o cross over t his ocean of Maya.

That Gurmukh who has eradicat ed doubt , fear and at t achment ,

O Nanak, obt ains supreme peace. | | 40| |

Shalok:

Maya clings t o t he mind, and causes it t o waver in so many ways.

When You, O Lord, rest rain someone from asking for wealt h, t hen, O Nanak, he
comes t o love t he Name. | | 1| |

Pauree:

MAMMA: The beggar is so ignorant

- t he Great Giver cont inues t o give. He is All-knowing.

What ever He gives, He gives once and for all.

O foolish mind, why do you complain, and cry out so loud?

Whenever you ask for somet hing, you ask for worldly t hings;

no one has obt ained happiness from t hese.

I f you must ask for a gift , t hen ask for t he One Lord.

O Nanak, by Him, you shall be saved. | | 41| |
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Shalok:

Perfect is t he int ellect , and most dist inguished is t he reput at ion, of t hose whose minds
are filled wit h t he Mant ra of t he Perfect Guru.

Those who come t o know t heir God, O Nanak, are very fort unat e. | | 1| |

Pauree:

MAMMA: Those who underst and God's myst ery,

are sat isfied, j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

They look upon pleasure and pain as t he same.

They are exempt from incarnat ion int o heaven or hell.

They live in t he world, and yet t hey are det ached from it .

The Sublime Lord, t he Primal Being, is t ot ally pervading each and every heart .

I n His Love, t hey find peace.

O Nanak, Maya does not cling t o t hem at all. | | 42| |

Shalok:

List en, my dear friends and companions: wit hout t he Lord, t here is no salvat ion.

O Nanak, one who falls at t he Feet of t he Guru, has his bonds cut away. | | 1| |

Pauree:

YAYYA: People t ry all sort s of t hings,

but wit hout t he One Name, how far can t hey succeed?

Those effort s, by which emancipat ion may be at t ained

- t hose effort s are made in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Everyone has t his idea of salvat ion,

but wit hout medit at ion, t here can be no salvat ion.

The All-powerful Lord is t he boat t o carry us across.

O Lord, please save t hese wort hless beings!

Those whom t he Lord Himself inst ruct s in t hought , word and deed

- O Nanak, t heir int ellect is enlight ened. | | 43| |

Shalok:

Do not be angry wit h anyone else; look wit hin your own self inst ead.

Be humble in t his world, O Nanak, and by His Grace you shall be carried across. | | 1| |

Pauree:

RARRA: Be t he dust under t he feet of all.

Give up your egot ist ical pride, and t he balance of your account shall be writ t en off.

Then, you shall win t he bat t le in t he Court of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny.

As Gurmukh, lovingly at t une yourself t o t he Lord's Name.

Your evil ways shall be slowly and st eadily blot t ed out ,

by t he Shabad, t he I ncomparable Word of t he Perfect Guru.

You shall be imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, and int oxicat ed wit h t he Nect ar of t he
Naam.

O Nanak, t he Lord, t he Guru, has given t his gift . | | 44| |

Shalok:

The afflict ions of greed, falsehood and corrupt ion abide in t his body.

Drinking in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, O Nanak, t he Gurmukh
abides in peace. | | 1| |

Pauree:

LALLA: One who t akes t he medicine of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,

is cured of his pain and sorrow in an inst ant .

One whose heart is filled wit h t he medicine of t he Naam,

is not infest ed wit h disease, even in his dreams.

The medicine of t he Lord's Name is in all heart s, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Wit hout t he Perfect Guru, no one knows how t o prepare it .

When t he Perfect Guru gives t he inst ruct ions t o prepare it ,

t hen, O Nanak, one does not suffer illness again. | | 45| |

Shalok:

The All-pervading Lord is in all places. There is no place where He does not exist .

I nside and out side, He is wit h you. O Nanak, what can be hidden from Him? | | 1| |

Pauree:

WAWWA: Do not harbor hat red against anyone.

I n each and every heart , God is cont ained.

The All-pervading Lord is permeat ing and pervading t he oceans and t he land.

How rare are t hose who, by Guru's Grace, sing of Him.

Hat red and alienat ion depart from t hose

who, as Gurmukh, list en t o t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

He rises above all social classes and st at us symbols,
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O Nanak, one who becomes Gurmukh and chant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.
| | 46| |

Shalok:

Act ing in egot ism, selfishness and conceit , t he foolish, ignorant , fait hless cynic wast es
his life.

He dies in agony, like one dying of t hirst ; O Nanak, t his is because of t he deeds he
has done. | | 1| |

Pauree:

RARRA: Conflict is eliminat ed in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy;

medit at e in adorat ion on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he essence of karma and
Dharma.

When t he Beaut iful Lord abides wit hin t he heart ,

conflict is erased and ended.

The foolish, fait hless cynic picks argument s

- his heart is filled wit h corrupt ion and egot ist ical int ellect .

RARRA: For t he Gurmukh, conflict is eliminat ed,

O Nanak, in an inst ant t hrough t he Teachings. | | 47| |

Shalok:

O mind, grasp t he Support of t he Holy Saint ; give up your clever argument s.

One who has t he Guru's Teachings wit hin his mind, O Nanak, has good dest iny
inscribed upon his forehead. | | 1| |

Pauree:

SASSA: I have now ent ered Your Sanct uary, Lord.

I am so t ired of recit ing t he Shaast ras, t he Simrit ees and t he Vedas.

I searched and searched and searched, and now I have come t o realize,

t hat wit hout medit at ing on t he Lord, t here is no emancipat ion.

Wit h each and every breat h, I make mist akes.

You are All-powerful, endless and infinit e.

I seek Your Sanct uary - please save me, Merciful Lord!

Nanak is Your child, O Lord of t he World. | | 48| |

Shalok:

When selfishness and conceit are erased, peace comes, and t he mind and body are
healed.

O Nanak, t hen He comes t o be seen - t he One who is wort hy of praise. | | 1| |

Pauree:

KHAKHA: Praise and ext ol Him on High,

who fills t he empt y t o over-flowing in an inst ant .

When t he mort al being becomes t ot ally humble,

t hen he medit at es night and day on God, t he Det ached Lord of Nirvaanaa.

I f it pleases t he Will of our Lord and Mast er, t hen He blesses us wit h peace.

Such is t he I nfinit e, Supreme Lord God.

He forgives count less sins in an inst ant .

O Nanak, our Lord and Mast er is merciful forever. | | 49| |

Shalok:

I speak t he Trut h - list en, O my mind: t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he Sovereign Lord
King.

Give up all your clever t ricks, O Nanak, and He shall absorb you int o Himself. | | 1| |

Pauree:

SASSA: Give up your clever t ricks, you ignorant fool!

God is not pleased wit h clever t ricks and commands.

You may pract ice a t housand forms of cleverness,

but not even one will go along wit h you in t he end.

Medit at e on t hat Lord, t hat Lord, day and night .

O soul, He alone shall go along wit h you.

Those whom t he Lord Himself commit s t o t he service of t he Holy,

O Nanak, are not afflict ed by suffering. | | 50| |

Shalok:

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and keeping it in your mind, you shall find
peace.

O Nanak, t he Lord is pervading everywhere; He is cont ained in all spaces and
int erspaces. | | 1| |

Pauree:

Behold! The Lord God is t ot ally pervading each and every heart .

Forever and ever, t he Guru's wisdom has been t he Dest royer of pain.

Quiet ing t he ego, ecst asy is obt ained. Where t he ego does not exist , God Himself is
t here.

The pain of birt h and deat h is removed, by t he power of t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

Who lovingly enshrine t he Name of t he Merciful Lord wit hin t heir heart s,

in t he Societ y of t he Saint s; He t hen becomes kind t o t hose.
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I n t his world, no one accomplishes anyt hing by himself.

O Nanak, everyt hing is done by God. | | 51| |

Shalok:

Because of t he balance due on his account , he can never be released; he makes
mist akes each and every moment .

O Forgiving Lord, please forgive me, and carry Nanak across. | | 1| |

Pauree:

The sinner is unfait hful t o himself; he is ignorant , wit h shallow underst anding.

He does not know t he essence of all, t he One who gave him body, soul and peace.

For t he sake of personal profit and Maya, he goes out , searching in t he t en direct ions.

He does not enshrine t he Generous Lord God, t he Great Giver, in his mind, even for
an inst ant .

Greed, falsehood, corrupt ion and emot ional at t achment - t hese are what he collect s
wit hin his mind.

The worst pervert s, t hieves and slanderers - he passes his t ime wit h t hem.

But if it pleases You, Lord, t hen You forgive t he count erfeit along wit h t he genuine.

O Nanak, if it pleases t he Supreme Lord God, t hen even a st one will float on wat er.
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Shalok:

Eat ing, drinking, playing and laughing, I have wandered t hrough count less
incarnat ions.

Please, God, lift me up and out of t he t errifying world-ocean. Nanak seeks Your
Support . | | 1| |

Pauree:

Playing, playing, I have been reincarnat ed count less t imes, but t his has only brought
pain.

Troubles are removed, when one meet s wit h t he Holy; immerse yourself in t he Word
of t he True Guru.

Adopt ing an at t it ude of t olerance, and gat hering t rut h, part ake of t he Ambrosial
Nect ar of t he Name.

When my Lord and Mast er showed His Great Mercy, I found peace, happiness and
bliss.

My merchandise has arrived safely, and I have made a great profit ; I have ret urned
home wit h honor.

The Guru has given me great consolat ion, and t he Lord God has come t o meet me.

He Himself has act ed, and He Himself act s. He was in t he past , and He shall be in t he
fut ure.

O Nanak, praise t he One, who is cont ained in each and every heart . | | 53| |

Shalok:

O God, I have come t o Your Sanct uary, O Merciful Lord, Ocean of compassion.

One whose mind is filled wit h t he One Word of t he Lord, O Nanak, becomes t ot ally
blissful. | | 1| |

Pauree:

I n t he Word, God est ablished t he t hree worlds.

Creat ed from t he Word, t he Vedas are cont emplat ed.

From t he Word, came t he Shaast ras, Simrit ees and Puraanas.

From t he Word, came t he sound current of t he Naad, speeches and explanat ions.

From t he Word, comes t he way of liberat ion from fear and doubt .

From t he Word, come religious rit uals, karma, sacredness and Dharma.

I n t he visible universe, t he Word is seen.

O Nanak, t he Supreme Lord God remains unat t ached and unt ouched. | | 54| |

Shalok:

Wit h pen in hand, t he I naccessible Lord writ es man's dest iny on his forehead.

The Lord of I ncomparable Beaut y is involved wit h all.

I cannot describe Your Praises wit h my mout h, O Lord.

Nanak is fascinat ed, gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; he is a sacrifice
t o You. | | 1| |

Pauree:

O I mmovable Lord, O Supreme Lord God, I mperishable, Dest royer of sins:

O Perfect , All-pervading Lord, Dest royer of pain, Treasure of virt ue:

O Companion, Formless, Absolut e Lord, Support of all:

O Lord of t he Universe, Treasure of excellence, wit h clear et ernal underst anding:

Most Remot e of t he Remot e, Lord God: You are, You were, and You shall always be.

O Const ant Companion of t he Saint s, You are t he Support of t he unsupport ed.

O my Lord and Mast er, I am Your slave. I am wort hless, I have no wort h at all.
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Nanak: grant me t he Gift of Your Name, Lord, t hat I may st ring it and keep it wit hin
my heart . | | 55| |

Shalok:

The Divine Guru is our mot her, t he Divine Guru is our fat her; t he Divine Guru is our
Lord and Mast er, t he Transcendent Lord.

The Divine Guru is my companion, t he Dest royer of ignorance; t he Divine Guru is my
relat ive and brot her.

The Divine Guru is t he Giver, t he Teacher of t he Lord's Name. The Divine Guru is t he
Mant ra which never fails.
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The Divine Guru is t he image of peace, t rut h and wisdom. The Divine Guru is t he
Philosopher's St one - t ouching it , one is t ransformed.

The Divine Guru is t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage, and t he pool of divine nect ar;
bat hing in t he Guru's wisdom, one experiences t he I nfinit e.

The Divine Guru is t he Creat or, and t he Dest royer of all sins; t he Divine Guru is t he

The Divine Guru exist ed in t he very beginning, t hroughout t he ages, in each and every
age. The Divine Guru is t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name; chant ing it , one is saved.

O God, please be merciful t o me, t hat I may be wit h t he Divine Guru; I am a foolish
sinner, but holding ont o Him, I will be carried across.

The Divine Guru is t he True Guru, t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord;
Nanak bows in humble reverence t o t he Lord, t he Divine Guru. | | 1| |

Read t his Shalok at t he beginning, and at t he end. | |

Gauree Sukhmani, Fift h Mehl,

Shalok:


I bow t o t he Primal Guru.

I bow t o t he Guru of t he ages.

I bow t o t he True Guru.

I bow t o t he Great , Divine Guru. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Medit at e, medit at e, medit at e in remembrance of Him, and find peace.

Worry and anguish shall be dispelled from your body.

Remember in praise t he One who pervades t he whole Universe.

His Name is chant ed by count less people, in so many ways.

The Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he Simrit ees, t he purest of ut t erances,

were creat ed from t he One Word of t he Name of t he Lord.

That one, in whose soul t he One Lord dwells

- t he praises of his glory cannot be recount ed.
!
Those who yearn only for t he blessing of Your Darshan

- Nanak: save me along wit h t hem! | | 1| |

Sukhmani: Peace of Mind, t he Nect ar of t he Name of God.

The minds of t he devot ees abide in a j oyful peace. | | Pause| |

Remembering God, one does not have t o ent er int o t he womb again.

Remembering God, t he pain of deat h is dispelled.

Remembering God, deat h is eliminat ed.

Remembering God, one's enemies are repelled.

Remembering God, no obst acles are met .

Remembering God, one remains awake and aware, night and day.

Remembering God, one is not t ouched by fear.

Remembering God, one does not suffer sorrow.

The medit at ive remembrance of God is in t he Company of t he Holy.

All t reasures, O Nanak, are in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 2| |

I n t he remembrance of God are wealt h, miraculous spirit ual powers and t he nine
t reasures.

I n t he remembrance of God are knowledge, medit at ion and t he essence of wisdom.

I n t he remembrance of God are chant ing, int ense medit at ion and devot ional worship.

I n t he remembrance of God, dualit y is removed.

I n t he remembrance of God are purifying bat hs at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

I n t he remembrance of God, one at t ains honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

I n t he remembrance of God, one becomes good.

I n t he remembrance of God, one flowers in fruit ion.

They alone remember Him in medit at ion, whom He inspires t o medit at e.
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Nanak grasps t he feet of t hose humble beings. | | 3| |

The remembrance of God is t he highest and most exalt ed of all.

I n t he remembrance of God, many are saved.

I n t he remembrance of God, t hirst is quenched.

I n t he remembrance of God, all t hings are known.

I n t he remembrance of God, t here is no fear of deat h.

I n t he remembrance of God, hopes are fulfilled.

I n t he remembrance of God, t he filt h of t he mind is removed.

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is absorbed int o t he heart .

God abides upon t he t ongues of His Saint s.

Nanak is t he servant of t he slave of His slaves. | | 4| |

Those who remember God are wealt hy.

Those who remember God are honorable.

Those who remember God are approved.

Those who remember God are t he most dist inguished persons.

Those who remember God are not lacking.

Those who remember God are t he rulers of all.

Those who remember God dwell in peace.

Those who remember God are immort al and et ernal.

They alone hold t o t he remembrance of Him, unt o whom He Himself shows His Mercy.

Nanak begs for t he dust of t heir feet . | | 5| |

Those who remember God generously help ot hers.

Those who remember God - t o t hem, I am forever a sacrifice.

Those who remember God - t heir faces are beaut iful.

Those who remember God abide in peace.

Those who remember God conquer t heir souls.

Those who remember God have a pure and spot less lifest yle.

Those who remember God experience all sort s of j oys.

Those who remember God abide near t he Lord.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, one remains awake and aware, night and day.

O Nanak, t his medit at ive remembrance comes only by perfect dest iny. | | 6| |

Remembering God, one's works are accomplished.

Remembering God, one never grieves.

Remembering God, one speaks t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Remembering God, one is absorbed int o t he st at e of int uit ive ease.

Remembering God, one at t ains t he unchanging posit ion.

Remembering God, t he heart -lot us blossoms fort h.

Remembering God, t he unst ruck melody vibrat es.

The peace of t he medit at ive remembrance of God has no end or limit at ion.

They alone remember Him, upon whom God best ows His Grace.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t hose humble beings. | | 7| |

Remembering t he Lord, His devot ees are famous and radiant .

Remembering t he Lord, t he Vedas were composed.

Remembering t he Lord, we become Siddhas, celibat es and givers.

Remembering t he Lord, t he lowly become known in all four direct ions.

For t he remembrance of t he Lord, t he whole world was est ablished.

Remember, remember in medit at ion t he Lord, t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes.

For t he remembrance of t he Lord, He creat ed t he whole creat ion.

I n t he remembrance of t he Lord, He Himself is Formless.

By His Grace, He Himself best ows underst anding.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh at t ains t he remembrance of t he Lord. | | 8| | 1| |

Shalok:

O Dest royer of t he pains and t he suffering of t he poor, O Mast er of each and every
heart , O Mast erless One:

I have come seeking Your Sanct uary. O God, please be wit h Nanak! | | 1| |
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Asht apadee:

Where t here is no mot her, fat her, children, friends or siblings

- O my mind, t here, only t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, shall be wit h you as your
help and support .

Where t he great and t errible Messenger of Deat h shall t ry t o crush you,

t here, only t he Naam shall go along wit h you.

Where t he obst acles are so very heavy,

t he Name of t he Lord shall rescue you in an inst ant .

By performing count less religious rit uals, you shall not be saved.

The Name of t he Lord washes off millions of sins.

As Gurmukh, chant t he Naam, O my mind.

O Nanak, you shall obt ain count less j oys. | | 1| |

The rulers of t he all t he world are unhappy;

one who chant s t he Name of t he Lord becomes happy.

Acquiring hundreds of t housands and millions, your desires shall not be cont ained.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, you shall find release.

By t he count less pleasures of Maya, your t hirst shall not be quenched.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, you shall be sat isfied.

Upon t hat pat h where you must go all alone,

t here, only t he Lord's Name shall go wit h you t o sust ain you.

On such a Name, O my mind, medit at e forever.

O Nanak, as Gurmukh, you shall obt ain t he st at e of supreme dignit y. | | 2| |

You shall not be saved by hundreds of t housands and millions of helping hands.

Chant ing t he Naam, you shall be lift ed up and carried across.

Where count less misfort unes t hreat en t o dest roy you,

t he Name of t he Lord shall rescue you in an inst ant .

Through count less incarnat ions, people are born and die.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, you shall come t o rest in peace.

The ego is pollut ed by a filt h which can never be washed off.

The Name of t he Lord erases millions of sins.

Chant such a Name wit h love, O my mind.

O Nanak, it is obt ained in t he Company of t he Holy. | | 3| |

On t hat pat h where t he miles cannot be count ed,

t here, t he Name of t he Lord shall be your sust enance.

On t hat j ourney of t ot al, pit ch-black darkness,

t he Name of t he Lord shall be t he Light wit h you.

On t hat j ourney where no one knows you,

wit h t he Name of t he Lord, you shall be recognized.

Where t here is awesome and t errible heat and blazing sunshine,

t here, t he Name of t he Lord will give you shade.

Where t hirst , O my mind, t orment s you t o cry out ,

t here, O Nanak, t he Ambrosial Name, Har, Har, shall rain down upon you. | | 4| |

Unt o t he devot ee, t he Naam is an art icle of daily use.

The minds of t he humble Saint s are at peace.

The Name of t he Lord is t he Support of His servant s.

By t he Name of t he Lord, millions have been saved.

The Saint s chant t he Praises of t he Lord, day and night .

Har, Har - t he Lord's Name - t he Holy use it as t heir healing medicine.

The Lord's Name is t he t reasure of t he Lord's servant .

The Supreme Lord God has blessed His humble servant wit h t his gift .

Mind and body are imbued wit h ecst asy in t he Love of t he One Lord.

O Nanak, careful and discerning underst anding is t he way of t he Lord's humble
servant . | | 5| |

The Name of t he Lord is t he pat h of liberat ion for His humble servant s.

Wit h t he food of t he Name of t he Lord, His servant s are sat isfied.

The Name of t he Lord is t he beaut y and delight of His servant s.

Chant ing t he Lord's Name, one is never blocked by obst acles.

The Name of t he Lord is t he glorious great ness of His servant s.

Through t he Name of t he Lord, His servant s obt ain honor.
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The Name of t he Lord is t he enj oyment and Yoga of His servant s.

Chant ing t he Lord's Name, t here is no separat ion from Him.

His servant s are imbued wit h t he service of t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, worship t he Lord, t he Lord Divine, Har, Har. | | 6| |

The Lord's Name, Har, Har, is t he t reasure of wealt h of His servant s.

The t reasure of t he Lord has been best owed on His servant s by God Himself.

The Lord, Har, Har is t he All-powerful Prot ect ion of His servant s.

His servant s know no ot her t han t he Lord's Magnificence.

Through and t hrough, His servant s are imbued wit h t he Lord's Love.

I n deepest Samaadhi, t hey are int oxicat ed wit h t he essence of t he Naam.

Twent y-four hours a day, His servant s chant Har, Har.

The devot ees of t he Lord are known and respect ed; t hey do not hide in secrecy.

Through devot ion t o t he Lord, many have been liberat ed.

O Nanak, along wit h His servant s, many ot hers are saved. | | 7| |

This Elysian Tree of miraculous powers is t he Name of t he Lord.

The Khaamadhayn, t he cow of miraculous powers, is t he singing of t he Glory of t he
Lord's Name, Har, Har.

Highest of all is t he Lord's Speech.

Hearing t he Naam, pain and sorrow are removed.

The Glory of t he Naam abides in t he heart s of His Saint s.

By t he Saint s' kind int ervent ion, all guilt is dispelled.

The Societ y of t he Saint s is obt ained by great good fort une.

Serving t he Saint , one medit at es on t he Naam.

There is not hing equal t o t he Naam.

O Nanak, rare are t hose, who, as Gurmukh, obt ain t he Naam. | | 8| | 2| |

Shalok:

The many Shaast ras and t he many Simrit ees - I have seen and searched t hrough
t hem all.

They are not equal t o Har, Haray - O Nanak, t he Lord's I nvaluable Name. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Chant ing, int ense medit at ion, spirit ual wisdom and all medit at ions;

t he six schools of philosophy and sermons on t he script ures;

t he pract ice of Yoga and right eous conduct ;

t he renunciat ion of everyt hing and wandering around in t he wilderness;

t he performance of all sort s of works;

donat ions t o charit ies and offerings of j ewels t o fire;

cut t ing t he body apart and making t he pieces int o ceremonial fire offerings;

keeping fast s and making vows of all sort s

- none of t hese are equal t o t he cont emplat ion of t he Name of t he Lord,

O Nanak, if, as Gurmukh, one chant s t he Naam, even once. | | 1| |

You may roam over t he nine cont inent s of t he world and live a very long life;

you may become a great ascet ic and a mast er of disciplined medit at ion

and burn yourself in fire;

you may give away gold, horses, elephant s and land;

you may pract ice t echniques of inner cleansing and all sort s of Yogic post ures;

you may adopt t he self-mort ifying ways of t he Jains and great spirit ual disciplines;

piece by piece, you may cut your body apart ;

but even so, t he filt h of your ego shall not depart .

There is not hing equal t o t he Name of t he Lord.

O Nanak, as Gurmukh, chant t he Naam, and obt ain salvat ion. | | 2| |

Wit h your mind filled wit h desire, you may give up your body at a sacred shrine of
pilgrimage;

but even so, egot ist ical pride shall not be removed from your mind.

You may pract ice cleansing day and night ,

but t he filt h of your mind shall not leave your body.

You may subj ect your body t o all sort s of disciplines,

but your mind will never be rid of it s corrupt ion.

You may wash t his t ransit ory body wit h loads of wat er,

but how can a wall of mud be washed clean?

O my mind, t he Glorious Praise of t he Name of t he Lord is t he highest ;

O Nanak, t he Naam has saved so many of t he worst sinners. | | 3| |

Even wit h great cleverness, t he fear of deat h clings t o you.
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You t ry all sort s of t hings, but your t hirst is st ill not sat isfied.

Wearing various religious robes, t he fire is not ext inguished.

Even making millions of effort s, you shall not be accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord.

You cannot escape t o t he heavens, or t o t he net her regions,

if you are ent angled in emot ional at t achment and t he net of Maya.

All ot her effort s are punished by t he Messenger of Deat h,

which accept s not hing at all, except medit at ion on t he Lord of t he Universe.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, sorrow is dispelled.

O Nanak, chant it wit h int uit ive ease. | | 4| |

One who prays for t he four cardinal blessings

should commit himself t o t he service of t he Saint s.

I f you wish t o erase your sorrows,

sing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, wit hin your heart .

I f you long for honor for yourself,

t hen renounce your ego in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

I f you fear t he cycle of birt h and deat h,

t hen seek t he Sanct uary of t he Holy.

Those who t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of God's Darshan

- Nanak is a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 5| |

Among all persons, t he supreme person is t he one

who gives up his egot ist ical pride in t he Company of t he Holy.

One who sees himself as lowly,

shall be account ed as t he highest of all.

One whose mind is t he dust of all,

recognizes t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in each and every heart .

One who eradicat es cruelt y from wit hin his own mind,

looks upon all t he world as his friend.

One who looks upon pleasure and pain as one and t he same,

O Nanak, is not affect ed by sin or virt ue. | | 6| |

To t he poor, Your Name is wealt h.

To t he homeless, Your Name is home.

To t he dishonored, You, O God, are honor.

To all, You are t he Giver of gift s.

O Creat or Lord, Cause of causes, O Lord and Mast er,

I nner-knower, Searcher of all heart s:

You alone know Your own condit ion and st at e.

You Yourself, God, are imbued wit h Yourself.

You alone can celebrat e Your Praises.

O Nanak, no one else knows. | | 7| |

Of all religions, t he best religion

is t o chant t he Name of t he Lord and maint ain pure conduct .

Of all religious rit uals, t he most sublime rit ual

is t o erase t he filt h of t he dirt y mind in t he Company of t he Holy.

Of all effort s, t he best effort

is t o chant t he Name of t he Lord in t he heart , forever.

Of all speech, t he most ambrosial speech

is t o hear t he Lord's Praise and chant it wit h t he t ongue.

Of all places, t he most sublime place,

O Nanak, is t hat heart in which t he Name of t he Lord abides. | | 8| | 3| |

Shalok:

You wort hless, ignorant fool - dwell upon God forever.

Cherish in your consciousness t he One who creat ed you; O Nanak, He alone shall go
along wit h you. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Think of t he Glory of t he All-pervading Lord, O mort al;

what is your origin, and what is your appearance?

He who fashioned, adorned and decorat ed you,

- in t he fire of t he womb, He preserved you.

I n your infancy, He gave you milk t o drink.

I n t he flower of your yout h, He gave you food, pleasure and underst anding.

As you grow old, family and friends are t here,
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t o feed you as you rest .

This wort hless person has not appreciat ed in t he least , all t he good deeds done for
him.

I f you bless him wit h forgiveness, O Nanak, only t hen will he be saved. | | 1| |

By His Grace, you abide in comfort upon t he eart h.

Wit h your children, siblings, friends and spouse, you laugh.

By His Grace, you drink in cool wat er.

You have peaceful breezes and priceless fire.

By His Grace, you enj oy all sort s of pleasures.

You are provided wit h all t he necessit ies of life.

He gave you hands, feet , ears, eyes and t ongue,

and yet , you forsake Him and at t ach yourself t o ot hers.

Such sinful mist akes cling t o t he blind fools;

Nanak: uplift and save t hem, God! | | 2| |

From beginning t o end, He is our Prot ect or,

and yet , t he ignorant do not give t heir love t o Him.

Serving Him, t he nine t reasures are obt ained,

and yet , t he foolish do not link t heir minds wit h Him.

Our Lord and Mast er is Ever-present , forever and ever,

and yet , t he spirit ually blind believe t hat He is far away.

I n His service, one obt ains honor in t he Court of t he Lord,

and yet , t he ignorant fool forget s Him.

Forever and ever, t his person makes mist akes;

O Nanak, t he I nfinit e Lord is our Saving Grace. | | 3| |

Forsaking t he j ewel, t hey are engrossed wit h a shell.

They renounce Trut h and embrace falsehood.

That which passes away, t hey believe t o be permanent .

That which is immanent , t hey believe t o be far off.

They st ruggle for what t hey must event ually leave.

They t urn away from t he Lord, t heir Help and Support , who is always wit h t hem.

They wash off t he sandalwood past e;

like donkeys, t hey are in love wit h t he mud.

They have fallen int o t he deep, dark pit .

Nanak: lift t hem up and save t hem, O Merciful Lord God! | | 4| |

They belong t o t he human species, but t hey act like animals.

They curse ot hers day and night .

Out wardly, t hey wear religious robes, but wit hin is t he filt h of Maya.

They cannot conceal t his, no mat t er how hard t hey t ry.

Out wardly, t hey display knowledge, medit at ion and purificat ion,

but wit hin clings t he dog of greed.

The fire of desire rages wit hin; out wardly t hey apply ashes t o t heir bodies.

There is a st one around t heir neck - how can t hey cross t he unfat homable ocean?

Those, wit hin whom God Himself abides

- O Nanak, t hose humble beings are int uit ively absorbed in t he Lord. | | 5| |

By list ening, how can t he blind find t he pat h?

Take hold of his hand, and t hen he can reach his dest inat ion.

How can a riddle be underst ood by t he deaf?

Say 'night ', and he t hinks you said 'day'.

How can t he mut e sing t he Songs of t he Lord?

He may t ry, but his voice will fail him.

How can t he cripple climb up t he mount ain?

He simply cannot go t here.

O Creat or, Lord of Mercy - Your humble servant prays;

Nanak: by Your Grace, please save me. | | 6| |

The Lord, our Help and Support , is always wit h us, but t he mort al does not remember
Him.

He shows love t o his enemies.

He lives in a cast le of sand.

He enj oys t he games of pleasure and t he t ast es of Maya.

He believes t hem t o be permanent - t his is t he belief of his mind.

Deat h does not even come t o mind for t he fool.

Hat e, conflict , sexual desire, anger, emot ional at t achment ,

falsehood, corrupt ion, immense greed and deceit :
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So many lifet imes are wast ed in t hese ways.

Nanak: uplift t hem, and redeem t hem, O Lord - show Your Mercy! | | 7| |

You are our Lord and Mast er; t o You, I offer t his prayer.

This body and soul are all Your propert y.

You are our mot her and fat her; we are Your children.

I n Your Grace, t here are so many j oys!

No one knows Your limit s.

O Highest of t he High, Most Generous God,

t he whole creat ion is st rung on Your t hread.

That which has come from You is under Your Command.

You alone know Your st at e and ext ent .

Nanak, Your slave, is forever a sacrifice. | | 8| | 4| |

Shalok:

One who renounces God t he Giver, and at t aches himself t o ot her affairs

- O Nanak, he shall never succeed. Wit hout t he Name, he shall lose his honor. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

He obt ains t en t hings, and put s t hem behind him;

for t he sake of one t hing wit hheld, he forfeit s his fait h.

But what if t hat one t hing were not given, and t he t en were t aken away?

Then, what could t he fool say or do?

Our Lord and Mast er cannot be moved by force.

Unt o Him, bow forever in adorat ion.

That one, unt o whose mind God seems sweet

- all pleasures come t o abide in his mind.

One who abides by t he Lord's Will,

O Nanak, obt ains all t hings. | | 1| |

God t he Banker gives endless capit al t o t he mort al,

who eat s, drinks and expends it wit h pleasure and j oy.

I f some of t his capit al is lat er t aken back by t he Banker,

t he ignorant person shows his anger.

He himself dest roys his own credibilit y,

and he shall not again be t rust ed.

When one offers t o t he Lord, t hat which belongs t o t he Lord,

and willingly abides by t he Will of God's Order,

t he Lord will make him happy four t imes over.

O Nanak, our Lord and Mast er is merciful forever. | | 2| |

The many forms of at t achment t o Maya,

shall surely pass away - know t hat t hey are t ransit ory.

People fall in love wit h t he shade of t he t ree,

and when it passes away, t hey feel regret in t heir minds.

What ever is seen, shall pass away;

and yet , t he blindest of t he blind cling t o it .

One who gives her love t o a passing t raveler

- not hing shall come int o her hands in t his way.

O mind, t he love of t he Name of t he Lord best ows peace.

O Nanak, t he Lord, in His Mercy, unit es us wit h Himself. | | 3| |

False are body, wealt h, and all relat ions.

False are ego, possessiveness and Maya.

False are power, yout h, wealt h and propert y.

False are sexual desire and wild anger.

False are chariot s, elephant s, horses and expensive clot hes.

False is t he love of gat hering wealt h, and reveling in t he sight of it .

False are decept ion, emot ional at t achment and egot ist ical pride.

False are pride and self-conceit .

Only devot ional worship is permanent , and t he Sanct uary of t he Holy.

Nanak lives by medit at ing, medit at ing on t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord. | | 4| |

False are t he ears which list en t o t he slander of ot hers.

False are t he hands which st eal t he wealt h of ot hers.
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False are t he eyes which gaze upon t he beaut y of anot her's wife.

False is t he t ongue which enj oys delicacies and ext ernal t ast es.

False are t he feet which run t o do evil t o ot hers.

False is t he mind which covet s t he wealt h of ot hers.

False is t he body which does not do good t o ot hers.

False is t he nose which inhales corrupt ion.

Wit hout underst anding, everyt hing is false.

Fruit ful is t he body, O Nanak, which t akes t o t he Lord's Name. | | 5| |

The life of t he fait hless cynic is t ot ally useless.

Wit hout t he Trut h, how can anyone be pure?

Useless is t he body of t he spirit ually blind, wit hout t he Name of t he Lord.

From his mout h, a foul smell issues fort h.

Wit hout t he remembrance of t he Lord, day and night pass in vain,

like t he crop which wit hers wit hout rain.

Wit hout medit at ion on t he Lord of t he Universe, all works are in vain,

like t he wealt h of a miser, which lies useless.

Blessed, blessed are t hose, whose heart s are filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord.

Nanak is a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 6| |

He says one t hing, and does somet hing else.

There is no love in his heart , and yet wit h his mout h he t alks t all.

The Omniscient Lord God is t he Knower of all.

He is not impressed by out ward display.

One who does not pract ice what he preaches t o ot hers,

shall come and go in reincarnat ion, t hrough birt h and deat h.

One whose inner being is filled wit h t he Formless Lord

- by his t eachings, t he world is saved.

Those who are pleasing t o You, God, know You.

Nanak falls at t heir feet . | | 7| |

Offer your prayers t o t he Supreme Lord God, who knows everyt hing.

He Himself values His own creat ures.

He Himself, by Himself, makes t he decisions.

To some, He appears far away, while ot hers perceive Him near at hand.

He is beyond all effort s and clever t ricks.

He knows all t he ways and means of t he soul.

Those wit h whom He is pleased are at t ached t o t he hem of His robe.

He is pervading all places and int erspaces.

Those upon whom He best ows His favor, become His servant s.

Each and every moment , O Nanak, medit at e on t he Lord. | | 8| | 5| |

Shalok:

Sexual desire, anger, greed and emot ional at t achment - may t hese be gone, and
egot ism as well.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God; please bless me wit h Your Grace, O Divine Guru.
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Asht apadee:

By His Grace, you part ake of t he t hirt y-six delicacies;

enshrine t hat Lord and Mast er wit hin your mind.

By His Grace, you apply scent ed oils t o your body;

remembering Him, t he supreme st at us is obt ained.

By His Grace, you dwell in t he palace of peace;

medit at e forever on Him wit hin your mind.

By His Grace, you abide wit h your family in peace;

keep His remembrance upon your t ongue, t went y-four hours a day.

By His Grace, you enj oy t ast es and pleasures;

O Nanak, medit at e forever on t he One, who is wort hy of medit at ion. | | 1| |

By His Grace, you wear silks and sat ins;

why abandon Him, t o at t ach yourself t o anot her?

By His Grace, you sleep in a cozy bed;

O my mind, sing His Praises, t went y-four hours a day.

By His Grace, you are honored by everyone;
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wit h your mout h and wit h your t ongue, chant His Praises.

By His Grace, you remain in t he Dharma;

O mind, medit at e cont inually on t he Supreme Lord God.

Medit at ing on God, you shall be honored in His Court ;

O Nanak, you shall ret urn t o your t rue home wit h honor. | | 2| |

By His Grace, you have a healt hy, golden body;

at t une yourself t o t hat Loving Lord.

By His Grace, your honor is preserved;

O mind, chant t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, and find peace.

By His Grace, all your deficit s are covered;

O mind, seek t he Sanct uary of God, our Lord and Mast er.

By His Grace, no one can rival you;

O mind, wit h each and every breat h, remember God on High.

By His Grace, you obt ained t his precious human body;

O Nanak, worship Him wit h devot ion. | | 3| |

By His Grace, you wear decorat ions;

O mind, why are you so lazy? Why don't you remember Him in medit at ion?

By His Grace, you have horses and elephant s t o ride;

O mind, never forget t hat God.

By His Grace, you have land, gardens and wealt h;

keep God enshrined in your heart .

O mind, t he One who formed your form

- st anding up and sit t ing down, medit at e always on Him.

Medit at e on Him - t he One I nvisible Lord;

here and hereaft er, O Nanak, He shall save you. | | 4| |

By His Grace, you give donat ions in abundance t o charit ies;

O mind, medit at e on Him, t went y-four hours a day.

By His Grace, you perform religious rit uals and worldly dut ies;

t hink of God wit h each and every breat h.

By His Grace, your form is so beaut iful;

const ant ly remember God, t he I ncomparably Beaut iful One.

By His Grace, you have such high social st at us;

remember God always, day and night .

By His Grace, your honor is preserved;

by Guru's Grace, O Nanak, chant His Praises. | | 5| |

By His Grace, you list en t o t he sound current of t he Naad.

By His Grace, you behold amazing wonders.

By His Grace, you speak ambrosial words wit h your t ongue.

By His Grace, you abide in peace and ease.

By His Grace, your hands move and work.

By His Grace, you are complet ely fulfilled.

By His Grace, you obt ain t he supreme st at us.

By His Grace, you are absorbed int o celest ial peace.

Why forsake God, and at t ach yourself t o anot her?

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, awaken your mind! | | 6| |

By His Grace, you are famous all over t he world;

never forget God from your mind.

By His Grace, you have prest ige;

O foolish mind, medit at e on Him!

By His Grace, your works are complet ed;

O mind, know Him t o be close at hand.

By His Grace, you find t he Trut h;

O my mind, merge yourself int o Him.

By His Grace, everyone is saved;

O Nanak, medit at e, and chant His Chant . | | 7| |

Those, whom He inspires t o chant , chant His Name.

Those, whom He inspires t o sing, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

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By God's Grace, enlight enment comes.

By God's Kind Mercy, t he heart -lot us blossoms fort h.

When God is t ot ally pleased, He comes t o dwell in t he mind.

By God's Kind Mercy, t he int ellect is exalt ed.

All t reasures, O Lord, come by Your Kind Mercy.

No one obt ains anyt hing by himself.

As You have delegat ed, so do we apply ourselves, O Lord and Mast er.

O Nanak, not hing is in our hands. | | 8| | 6| |

Shalok:

Unapproachable and Unfat homable is t he Supreme Lord God;

whoever speaks of Him shall be liberat ed.

List en, O friends, Nanak prays,

t o t he wonderful st ory of t he Holy. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's face becomes radiant .

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all filt h is removed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, egot ism is eliminat ed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, spirit ual wisdom is revealed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, God is underst ood t o be near at hand.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all conflict s are set t led.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one obt ains t he j ewel of t he Naam.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's effort s are direct ed t oward t he One Lord.

What mort al can speak of t he Glorious Praises of t he Holy?

O Nanak, t he glory of t he Holy people merges int o God. | | 1| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one meet s t he I ncomprehensible Lord.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one flourishes forever.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he five passions are brought t o rest .

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one enj oys t he essence of ambrosia.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one becomes t he dust of all.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's speech is ent icing.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he mind does not wander.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he mind becomes st able.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one is rid of Maya.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, God is t ot ally pleased. | | 2| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all one's enemies become friends.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t here is great purit y.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, no one is hat ed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's feet do not wander.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, no one seems evil.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, supreme bliss is known.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he fever of ego depart s.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one renounces all selfishness.

He Himself knows t he great ness of t he Holy.

O Nanak, t he Holy are at one wit h God. | | 3| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he mind never wanders.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one obt ains everlast ing peace.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one grasps t he I ncomprehensible.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one can endure t he unendurable.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one abides in t he loft iest place.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one at t ains t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's Dharmic fait h is firmly est ablished.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one dwells wit h t he Supreme Lord God.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one obt ains t he t reasure of t he Naam.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Holy. | | 4| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all one's family is saved.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's friends, acquaint ances and relat ives are redeemed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t hat wealt h is obt ained.

Everyone benefit s from t hat wealt h.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he Lord of Dharma serves.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he divine, angelic beings sing God's Praises.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one's sins fly away.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one sings t he Ambrosial Glories.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all places are wit hin reach.
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O Nanak, in t he Company of t he Holy, one's life becomes fruit ful. | | 5| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t here is no suffering.

The Blessed Vision of t heir Darshan brings a sublime, happy peace.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, blemishes are removed.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, hell is far away.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one is happy here and hereaft er.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he separat ed ones are reunit ed wit h t he Lord.

The fruit s of one's desires are obt ained.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, no one goes empt y-handed.

The Supreme Lord God dwells in t he heart s of t he Holy.

O Nanak, list ening t o t he sweet words of t he Holy, one is saved. | | 6| |

I n t he Company of t he Holy, list en t o t he Name of t he Lord.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, do not forget Him from your mind.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, you shall surely be saved.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, God seems very sweet .

I n t he Company of t he Holy, He is seen in each and every heart .

I n t he Company of t he Holy, we become obedient t o t he Lord.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, we obt ain t he st at e of salvat ion.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all diseases are cured.

O Nanak, one meet s wit h t he Holy, by highest dest iny. | | 7| |

The glory of t he Holy people is not known t o t he Vedas.

They can describe only what t hey have heard.

The great ness of t he Holy people is beyond t he t hree qualit ies.

The great ness of t he Holy people is all-pervading.

The glory of t he Holy people has no limit .

The glory of t he Holy people is infinit e and et ernal.

The glory of t he Holy people is t he highest of t he high.

The glory of t he Holy people is t he great est of t he great .

The glory of t he Holy people is t heirs alone;

O Nanak, t here is no difference bet ween t he Holy people and God. | | 8| | 7| |

Shalok:

The True One is on his mind, and t he True One is upon his lips.

He sees only t he One.

O Nanak, t hese are t he qualit ies of t he God-conscious being. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

The God-conscious being is always unat t ached,

as t he lot us in t he wat er remains det ached.

The God-conscious being is always unst ained,

like t he sun, which gives it s comfort and warmt h t o all.

The God-conscious being looks upon all alike,

like t he wind, which blows equally upon t he king and t he poor beggar.

The God-conscious being has a st eady pat ience,

like t he eart h, which is dug up by one, and anoint ed wit h sandal past e by anot her.

This is t he qualit y of t he God-conscious being:

O Nanak, his inherent nat ure is like a warming fire. | | 1| |

The God-conscious being is t he purest of t he pure;

filt h does not st ick t o wat er.

The God-conscious being's mind is enlight ened,

like t he sky above t he eart h.

To t he God-conscious being, friend and foe are t he same.

The God-conscious being has no egot ist ical pride.

The God-conscious being is t he highest of t he high.

Wit hin his own mind, he is t he most humble of all.

They alone become God-conscious beings,

O Nanak, whom God Himself makes so. | | 2| |

The God-conscious being is t he dust of all.

The God-conscious being knows t he nat ure of t he soul.

The God-conscious being shows kindness t o all.

No evil comes from t he God-conscious being.

The God-conscious being is always impart ial.
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Nect ar rains down from t he glance of t he God-conscious being.

The God-conscious being is free from ent anglement s.

The lifest yle of t he God-conscious being is spot lessly pure.

Spirit ual wisdom is t he food of t he God-conscious being.

O Nanak, t he God-conscious being is absorbed in God's medit at ion. | | 3| |

The God-conscious being cent ers his hopes on t he One alone.

The God-conscious being shall never perish.

The God-conscious being is st eeped in humilit y.

The God-conscious being delight s in doing good t o ot hers.

The God-conscious being has no worldly ent anglement s.

The God-conscious being holds his wandering mind under cont rol.

The God-conscious being act s in t he common good.

The God-conscious being blossoms in fruit fulness.

I n t he Company of t he God-conscious being, all are saved.

O Nanak, t hrough t he God-conscious being, t he whole world medit at es on God. | | 4| |

The God-conscious being loves t he One Lord alone.

The God-conscious being dwells wit h God.

The God-conscious being t akes t he Naam as his Support .

The God-conscious being has t he Naam as his Family.

The God-conscious being is awake and aware, forever and ever.

The God-conscious being renounces his proud ego.

I n t he mind of t he God-conscious being, t here is supreme bliss.

I n t he home of t he God-conscious being, t here is everlast ing bliss.

The God-conscious being dwells in peaceful ease.

O Nanak, t he God-conscious being shall never perish. | | 5| |

The God-conscious being knows God.

The God-conscious being is in love wit h t he One alone.

The God-conscious being is carefree.

Pure are t he Teachings of t he God-conscious being.

The God-conscious being is made so by God Himself.

The God-conscious being is gloriously great .

The Darshan, t he Blessed Vision of t he God-conscious being, is obt ained by great
good fort une.

To t he God-conscious being, I make my life a sacrifice.

The God-conscious being is sought by t he great god Shiva.

O Nanak, t he God-conscious being is Himself t he Supreme Lord God. | | 6| |

The God-conscious being cannot be appraised.

The God-conscious being has all wit hin his mind.

Who can know t he myst ery of t he God-conscious being?

Forever bow t o t he God-conscious being.

The God-conscious being cannot be described in words.

The God-conscious being is t he Lord and Mast er of all.

Who can describe t he limit s of t he God-conscious being?

Only t he God-conscious being can know t he st at e of t he God-conscious being.

The God-conscious being has no end or limit at ion.

O Nanak, t o t he God-conscious being, bow forever in reverence. | | 7| |

The God-conscious being is t he Creat or of all t he world.

The God-conscious being lives forever, and does not die.

The God-conscious being is t he Giver of t he way of liberat ion of t he soul.

The God-conscious being is t he Perfect Supreme Being, who orchest rat es all.

The God-conscious being is t he helper of t he helpless.

The God-conscious being ext ends his hand t o all.

The God-conscious being owns t he ent ire creat ion.
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The God-conscious being is himself t he Formless Lord.

The glory of t he God-conscious being belongs t o t he God-conscious being alone.

O Nanak, t he God-conscious being is t he Lord of all. | | 8| | 8| |

Shalok:

One who enshrines t he Naam wit hin t he heart ,

who sees t he Lord God in all,

who, each and every moment , bows in reverence t o t he Lord Mast er

- O Nanak, such a one is t he t rue 't ouch-not hing Saint ', who emancipat es everyone.
| | 1| |

Asht apadee:

One whose t ongue does not t ouch falsehood;

whose mind is filled wit h love for t he Blessed Vision of t he Pure Lord,

whose eyes do not gaze upon t he beaut y of ot hers' wives,

who serves t he Holy and loves t he congregat ion of saint s,

whose ears do not list en t o slander against anyone,

who deems himself t o be t he worst of all,

who, by Guru's Grace, renounces corrupt ion,

who banishes t he mind's evil desires from his mind,

who conquers his sexual inst inct s and is free of t he five sinful passions

- O Nanak, among millions, t here is scarcely one such 't ouch-not hing Saint '. | | 1| |

The t rue Vaishnaav, t he devot ee of Vishnu, is t he one wit h whom God is t horoughly
pleased.

He dwells apart from Maya.

Performing good deeds, he does not seek rewards.

Spot lessly pure is t he religion of such a Vaishnaav;

he has no desire for t he fruit s of his labors.

He is absorbed in devot ional worship and t he singing of Kirt an, t he songs of t he Lord's
Glory.

Wit hin his mind and body, he medit at es in remembrance on t he Lord of t he Universe.

He is kind t o all creat ures.

He holds fast t o t he Naam, and inspires ot hers t o chant it .

O Nanak, such a Vaishnaav obt ains t he supreme st at us. | | 2| |

The t rue Bhagaaut ee, t he devot ee of Adi Shakt i, loves t he devot ional worship of God.

He forsakes t he company of all wicked people.

All doubt s are removed from his mind.

He performs devot ional service t o t he Supreme Lord God in all.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, t he filt h of sin is washed away.

The wisdom of such a Bhagaaut ee becomes supreme.

He const ant ly performs t he service of t he Supreme Lord God.

He dedicat es his mind and body t o t he Love of God.

The Lot us Feet of t he Lord abide in his heart .

O Nanak, such a Bhagaaut ee at t ains t he Lord God. | | 3| |

He is a t rue Pandit , a religious scholar, who inst ruct s his own mind.

He searches for t he Lord's Name wit hin his own soul.

He drinks in t he Exquisit e Nect ar of t he Lord's Name.

By t hat Pandit 's t eachings, t he world lives.

He implant s t he Sermon of t he Lord in his heart .

Such a Pandit is not cast int o t he womb of reincarnat ion again.

He underst ands t he fundament al essence of t he Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he
Simrit ees.

I n t he unmanifest , he sees t he manifest world t o exist .

He gives inst ruct ion t o people of all cast es and social classes.

O Nanak, t o such a Pandit , I bow in salut at ion forever. | | 4| |

The Beej Mant ra, t he Seed Mant ra, is spirit ual wisdom for everyone.

Anyone, from any class, may chant t he Naam.

Whoever chant s it , is emancipat ed.

And yet , rare are t hose who at t ain it , in t he Company of t he Holy.

By His Grace, He enshrines it wit hin.

Even beast s, ghost s and t he st one-heart ed are saved.

The Naam is t he panacea, t he remedy t o cure all ills.

Singing t he Glory of God is t he embodiment of bliss and emancipat ion.

I t cannot be obt ained by any religious rit uals.

O Nanak, he alone obt ains it , whose karma is so pre-ordained. | | 5| |

One whose mind is a home for t he Supreme Lord God

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- his name is t ruly Ram Das, t he Lord's servant .

He comes t o have t he Vision of t he Lord, t he Supreme Soul.

Deeming himself t o be t he slave of t he Lord's slaves, he obt ains it .

He knows t he Lord t o be Ever-present , close at hand.

Such a servant is honored in t he Court of t he Lord.

To His servant , He Himself shows His Mercy.

Such a servant underst ands everyt hing.

Amidst all, his soul is unat t ached.

Such is t he way, O Nanak, of t he Lord's servant . | | 6| |

One who, in his soul, loves t he Will of God,

is said t o be Jivan Mukt a - liberat ed while yet alive.

As is j oy, so is sorrow t o him.

He is in et ernal bliss, and is not separat ed from God.

As is gold, so is dust t o him.

As is ambrosial nect ar, so is bit t er poison t o him.

As is honor, so is dishonor.

As is t he beggar, so is t he king.

What ever God ordains, t hat is his way.

O Nanak, t hat being is known as Jivan Mukt a. | | 7| |

All places belong t o t he Supreme Lord God.

According t o t he homes in which t hey are placed, so are His creat ures named.

He Himself is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes.

What ever pleases God, ult imat ely comes t o pass.

He Himself is All-pervading, in endless waves.

The playful sport of t he Supreme Lord God cannot be known.

As t he underst anding is given, so is one enlight ened.

The Supreme Lord God, t he Creat or, is et ernal and everlast ing.

Forever, forever and ever, He is merciful.

Remembering Him, remembering Him in medit at ion, O Nanak, one is blessed wit h
ecst asy. | | 8| | 9| |

Shalok:

Many people praise t he Lord. He has no end or limit at ion.

O Nanak, God creat ed t he creat ion, wit h it s many ways and various species. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Many millions are His devot ees.

Many millions perform religious rit uals and worldly dut ies.

Many millions become dwellers at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

Many millions wander as renunciat es in t he wilderness.

Many millions list en t o t he Vedas.

Many millions become aust ere penit ent s.

Many millions enshrine medit at ion wit hin t heir souls.

Many millions of poet s cont emplat e Him t hrough poet ry.

Many millions medit at e on His et ernally new Naam.

O Nanak, none can find t he limit s of t he Creat or. | | 1| |

Many millions become self-cent ered.

Many millions are blinded by ignorance.

Many millions are st one-heart ed misers.

Many millions are heart less, wit h dry, wit hered souls.

Many millions st eal t he wealt h of ot hers.

Many millions slander ot hers.

Many millions st ruggle in Maya.

Many millions wander in foreign lands.

What ever God at t aches t hem t o - wit h t hat t hey are engaged.

O Nanak, t he Creat or alone knows t he workings of His creat ion. | | 2| |

Many millions are Siddhas, celibat es and Yogis.

Many millions are kings, enj oying worldly pleasures.

Many millions of birds and snakes have been creat ed.

Many millions of st ones and t rees have been produced.

Many millions are t he winds, wat ers and fires.

Many millions are t he count ries and realms of t he world.

Many millions are t he moons, suns and st ars.

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Many millions are t he demi-gods, demons and I ndras, under t heir regal canopies.

He has st rung t he ent ire creat ion upon His t hread.

O Nanak, He emancipat es t hose wit h whom He is pleased. | | 3| |

Many millions abide in heat ed act ivit y, slot hful darkness and peaceful light .

Many millions are t he Vedas, Puraanas, Simrit ees and Shaast ras.

Many millions are t he pearls of t he oceans.

Many millions are t he beings of so many descript ions.

Many millions are made long-lived.

Many millions of hills and mount ains have been made of gold.

Many millions are t he Yakhshas - t he servant s of t he god of wealt h, t he Kinnars - t he
gods of celest ial music, and t he evil spirit s of t he Pisaach.

Many millions are t he evil nat ure-spirit s, ghost s, pigs and t igers.

He is near t o all, and yet far from all;

O Nanak, He Himself remains dist inct , while yet pervading all. | | 4| |

Many millions inhabit t he net her regions.

Many millions dwell in heaven and hell.

Many millions are born, live and die.

Many millions are reincarnat ed, over and over again.

Many millions eat while sit t ing at ease.

Many millions are exhaust ed by t heir labors.

Many millions are creat ed wealt hy.

Many millions are anxiously involved in Maya.

Wherever He wills, t here He keeps us.

O Nanak, everyt hing is in t he Hands of God. | | 5| |

Many millions become Bairaagees, who renounce t he world.

They have at t ached t hemselves t o t he Lord's Name.

Many millions are searching for God.

Wit hin t heir souls, t hey find t he Supreme Lord God.

Many millions t hirst for t he Blessing of God's Darshan.

They meet wit h God, t he Et ernal.

Many millions pray for t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

They are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Supreme Lord God.

Those wit h whom He Himself is pleased,

O Nanak, are blessed, forever blessed. | | 6| |

Many millions are t he fields of creat ion and t he galaxies.

Many millions are t he et heric skies and t he solar syst ems.

Many millions are t he divine incarnat ions.

I n so many ways, He has unfolded Himself.

So many t imes, He has expanded His expansion.

Forever and ever, He is t he One, t he One Universal Creat or.

Many millions are creat ed in various forms.

From God t hey emanat e, and int o God t hey merge once again.

His limit s are not known t o anyone.

Of Himself, and by Himself, O Nanak, God exist s. | | 7| |

Many millions are t he servant s of t he Supreme Lord God.

Their souls are enlight ened.

Many millions know t he essence of realit y.

Their eyes gaze forever on t he One alone.

Many millions drink in t he essence of t he Naam.

They become immort al; t hey live forever and ever.

Many millions sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Naam.

They are absorbed in int uit ive peace and pleasure.

He remembers His servant s wit h each and every breat h.

O Nanak, t hey are t he beloveds of t he Transcendent Lord God. | | 8| | 10| |

Shalok:

God alone is t he Doer of deeds - t here is no ot her at all.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he One, who pervades t he wat ers, t he lands, t he sky and
all space. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

The Doer, t he Cause of causes, is pot ent t o do anyt hing.

That which pleases Him, comes t o pass.

I n an inst ant , He creat es and dest roys.
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He has no end or limit at ion.

By His Order, He est ablished t he eart h, and He maint ains it unsupport ed.

By His Order, t he world was creat ed; by His Order, it shall merge again int o Him.

By His Order, one's occupat ion is high or low.

By His Order, t here are so many colors and forms.

Having creat ed t he Creat ion, He beholds His own great ness.

O Nanak, He is pervading in all. | | 1| |

I f it pleases God, one at t ains salvat ion.

I f it pleases God, t hen even st ones can swim.

I f it pleases God, t he body is preserved, even wit hout t he breat h of life.

I f it pleases God, t hen one chant s t he Lord's Glorious Praises.

I f it pleases God, t hen even sinners are saved.

He Himself act s, and He Himself cont emplat es.

He Himself is t he Mast er of bot h worlds.

He plays and He enj oys; He is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

As He wills, He causes act ions t o be done.

Nanak sees no ot her t han Him. | | 2| |

Tell me - what can a mere mort al do?

What ever pleases God is what He causes us t o do.

I f it were in our hands, we would grab up everyt hing.

What ever pleases God - t hat is what He does.

Through ignorance, people are engrossed in corrupt ion.

I f t hey knew bet t er, t hey would save t hemselves.

Deluded by doubt , t hey wander around in t he t en direct ions.

I n an inst ant , t heir minds go around t he four corners of t he world and come back
again.

Those whom t he Lord mercifully blesses wit h His devot ional worship

- O Nanak, t hey are absorbed int o t he Naam. | | 3| |

I n an inst ant , t he lowly worm is t ransformed int o a king.

The Supreme Lord God is t he Prot ect or of t he humble.

Even one who has never been seen at all,

becomes inst ant ly famous in t he t en direct ions.

And t hat one upon whom He best ows His blessings

- t he Lord of t he world does not hold him t o his account .

Soul and body are all His propert y.

Each and every heart is illuminat ed by t he Perfect Lord God.

He Himself fashioned His own handiwork.

Nanak lives by beholding His great ness. | | 4| |

There is no power in t he hands of mort al beings;

t he Doer, t he Cause of causes is t he Lord of all.

The helpless beings are subj ect t o His Command.

That which pleases Him, ult imat ely comes t o pass.

Somet imes, t hey abide in exalt at ion; somet imes, t hey are depressed.

Somet imes, t hey are sad, and somet imes t hey laugh wit h j oy and delight .

Somet imes, t hey are occupied wit h slander and anxiet y.

Somet imes, t hey are high in t he Akaashic Et hers, somet imes in t he net her regions of
t he underworld.

Somet imes, t hey know t he cont emplat ion of God.

O Nanak, God Himself unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 5| |

Somet imes, t hey dance in various ways.

Somet imes, t hey remain asleep day and night .

Somet imes, t hey are awesome, in t errible rage.

Somet imes, t hey are t he dust of t he feet of all.

Somet imes, t hey sit as great kings.

Somet imes, t hey wear t he coat of a lowly beggar.

Somet imes, t hey come t o have evil reput at ions.

Somet imes, t hey are known as very, very good.

As God keeps t hem, so t hey remain.

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, t he Trut h is t old. | | 6| |

Somet imes, as scholars, t hey deliver lect ures.

Somet imes, t hey hold t o silence in deep medit at ion.

Somet imes, t hey t ake cleansing bat hs at places of pilgrimage.

Somet imes, as Siddhas or seekers, t hey impart spirit ual wisdom.

Somet imes, t hey becomes worms, elephant s, or mot hs.

They may wander and roam t hrough count less incarnat ions.
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I n various cost umes, like act ors, t hey appear.

As it pleases God, t hey dance.

What ever pleases Him, comes t o pass.

O Nanak, t here is no ot her at all. | | 7| |

Somet imes, t his being at t ains t he Company of t he Holy.

From t hat place, he does not have t o come back again.

The light of spirit ual wisdom dawns wit hin.

That place does not perish.

The mind and body are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord.

He dwells forever wit h t he Supreme Lord God.

As wat er comes t o blend wit h wat er,

his light blends int o t he Light .

Reincarnat ion is ended, and et ernal peace is found.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o God. | | 8| | 11| |

Shalok:

The humble beings abide in peace; subduing egot ism, t hey are meek.

The very proud and arrogant persons, O Nanak, are consumed by t heir own pride.
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Asht apadee:

One who has t he pride of power wit hin,

shall dwell in hell, and become a dog.

One who deems himself t o have t he beaut y of yout h,

shall become a maggot in manure.

One who claims t o act virt uously,

shall live and die, wandering t hrough count less reincarnat ions.

One who t akes pride in wealt h and lands

is a fool, blind and ignorant .

One whose heart is mercifully blessed wit h abiding humilit y,

O Nanak, is liberat ed here, and obt ains peace hereaft er. | | 1| |

One who becomes wealt hy and t akes pride in it

- not even a piece of st raw shall go along wit h him.

He may place his hopes on a large army of men,

but he shall vanish in an inst ant .

One who deems himself t o be t he st rongest of all,

in an inst ant , shall be reduced t o ashes.

One who t hinks of no one else except his own prideful self

- t he Right eous Judge of Dharma shall expose his disgrace.

One who, by Guru's Grace, eliminat es his ego,

O Nanak, becomes accept able in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

I f someone does millions of good deeds, while act ing in ego,

he shall incur only t rouble; all t his is in vain.

I f someone performs great penance, while act ing in selfishness and conceit ,

he shall be reincarnat ed int o heaven and hell, over and over again.

He makes all sort s of effort s, but his soul is st ill not soft ened

- how can he go t o t he Court of t he Lord?

One who calls himself good

- goodness shall not draw near him.

One whose mind is t he dust of all

- says Nanak, his reput at ion is spot lessly pure. | | 3| |

As long as someone t hinks t hat he is t he one who act s,

he shall have no peace.

As long as t his mort al t hinks t hat he is t he one who does t hings,

he shall wander in reincarnat ion t hrough t he womb.

As long as he considers one an enemy, and anot her a friend,

his mind shall not come t o rest .

As long as he is int oxicat ed wit h at t achment t o Maya,

t he Right eous Judge shall punish him.

By God's Grace, his bonds are shat t ered;

by Guru's Grace, O Nanak, his ego is eliminat ed. | | 4| |

Earning a t housand, he runs aft er a hundred t housand.
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Sat isfact ion is not obt ained by chasing aft er Maya.

He may enj oy all sort s of corrupt pleasures,

but he is st ill not sat isfied; he indulges again and again, wearing himself out , unt il he
dies.

Wit hout cont ent ment , no one is sat isfied.

Like t he obj ect s in a dream, all his effort s are in vain.

Through t he love of t he Naam, all peace is obt ained.

Only a few obt ain t his, by great good fort une.

He Himself is Himself t he Cause of causes.

Forever and ever, O Nanak, chant t he Lord's Name. | | 5| |

The Doer, t he Cause of causes, is t he Creat or Lord.

What deliberat ions are in t he hands of mort al beings?

As God cast s His Glance of Grace, t hey come t o be.

God Himself, of Himself, is unt o Himself.

What ever He creat ed, was by His Own Pleasure.

He is far from all, and yet wit h all.

He underst ands, He sees, and He passes j udgment .

He Himself is t he One, and He Himself is t he many.

He does not die or perish; He does not come or go.

O Nanak, He remains forever All-pervading. | | 6| |

He Himself inst ruct s, and He Himself learns.

He Himself mingles wit h all.

He Himself creat ed His own expanse.

All t hings are His; He is t he Creat or.

Wit hout Him, what could be done?

I n t he spaces and int erspaces, He is t he One.

I n His own play, He Himself is t he Act or.

He produces His plays wit h infinit e variet y.

He Himself is in t he mind, and t he mind is in Him.

O Nanak, His wort h cannot be est imat ed. | | 7| |

True, True, True is God, our Lord and Mast er.

By Guru's Grace, some speak of Him.

True, True, True is t he Creat or of all.

Out of millions, scarcely anyone knows Him.

Beaut iful, Beaut iful, Beaut iful is Your Sublime Form.

You are Exquisit ely Beaut iful, I nfinit e and I ncomparable.

Pure, Pure, Pure is t he Word of Your Bani,

heard in each and every heart , spoken t o t he ears.

Holy, Holy, Holy and Sublimely Pure

- chant t he Naam, O Nanak, wit h heart -felt love. | | 8| | 12| |

Shalok:

One who seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s shall be saved.

One who slanders t he Saint s, O Nanak, shall be reincarnat ed over and over again.
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Asht apadee:

Slandering t he Saint s, one's life is cut short .

Slandering t he Saint s, one shall not escape t he Messenger of Deat h.

Slandering t he Saint s, all happiness vanishes.

Slandering t he Saint s, one falls int o hell.

Slandering t he Saint s, t he int ellect is pollut ed.

Slandering t he Saint s, one's reput at ion is lost .

One who is cursed by a Saint cannot be saved.

Slandering t he Saint s, one's place is defiled.

But if t he Compassionat e Saint shows His Kindness,

O Nanak, in t he Company of t he Saint s, t he slanderer may st ill be saved. | | 1| |

Slandering t he Saint s, one becomes a wry-faced malcont ent .

Slandering t he Saint s, one croaks like a raven.

Slandering t he Saint s, one is reincarnat ed as a snake.

Slandering t he Saint s, one is reincarnat ed as a wiggling worm.

Slandering t he Saint s, one burns in t he fire of desire.

Slandering t he Saint s, one t ries t o deceive everyone.

Slandering t he Saint s, all one's influence vanishes.

Slandering t he Saint s, one becomes t he lowest of t he low.

For t he slanderer of t he Saint , t here is no place of rest .
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O Nanak, if it pleases t he Saint , even t hen, he may be saved. | | 2| |

The slanderer of t he Saint is t he worst evil-doer.

The slanderer of t he Saint has not even a moment 's rest .

The slanderer of t he Saint is a brut al but cher.

The slanderer of t he Saint is cursed by t he Transcendent Lord.

The slanderer of t he Saint has no kingdom.

The slanderer of t he Saint becomes miserable and poor.

The slanderer of t he Saint cont ract s all diseases.

The slanderer of t he Saint is forever separat ed.

To slander a Saint is t he worst sin of sins.

O Nanak, if it pleases t he Saint , t hen even t his one may be liberat ed. | | 3| |

The slanderer of t he Saint is forever impure.

The slanderer of t he Saint is nobody's friend.

The slanderer of t he Saint shall be punished.

The slanderer of t he Saint is abandoned by all.

The slanderer of t he Saint is t ot ally egocent ric.

The slanderer of t he Saint is forever corrupt .

The slanderer of t he Saint must endure birt h and deat h.

The slanderer of t he Saint is devoid of peace.

The slanderer of t he Saint has no place of rest .

O Nanak, if it pleases t he Saint , t hen even such a one may merge in union. | | 4| |

The slanderer of t he Saint breaks down mid-way.

The slanderer of t he Saint cannot accomplish his t asks.

The slanderer of t he Saint wanders in t he wilderness.

The slanderer of t he Saint is misled int o desolat ion.

The slanderer of t he Saint is empt y inside,

like t he corpse of a dead man, wit hout t he breat h of life.

The slanderer of t he Saint has no herit age at all.

He himself must eat what he has plant ed.

The slanderer of t he Saint cannot be saved by anyone else.

O Nanak, if it pleases t he Saint , t hen even he may be saved. | | 5| |

The slanderer of t he Saint bewails like t his

- like a fish, out of wat er, writ hing in agony.

The slanderer of t he Saint is hungry and is never sat isfied,

as fire is not sat isfied by fuel.

The slanderer of t he Saint is left all alone,

like t he miserable barren sesame st alk abandoned in t he field.

The slanderer of t he Saint is devoid of fait h.

The slanderer of t he Saint const ant ly lies.

The fat e of t he slanderer is pre-ordained from t he very beginning of t ime.

O Nanak, what ever pleases God's Will comes t o pass. | | 6| |

The slanderer of t he Saint becomes deformed.

The slanderer of t he Saint receives his punishment in t he Court of t he Lord.

The slanderer of t he Saint is et ernally in limbo.

He does not die, but he does not live eit her.

The hopes of t he slanderer of t he Saint are not fulfilled.

The slanderer of t he Saint depart s disappoint ed.

Slandering t he Saint , no one at t ains sat isfact ion.

As it pleases t he Lord, so do people become;

no one can erase t heir past act ions.

O Nanak, t he True Lord alone knows all. | | 7| |

All heart s are His; He is t he Creat or.

Forever and ever, I bow t o Him in reverence.

Praise God, day and night .

Medit at e on Him wit h every breat h and morsel of food.

Everyt hing happens as He wills.

As He wills, so people become.

He Himself is t he play, and He Himself is t he act or.

Who else can speak or deliberat e upon t his?
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He Himself gives His Name t o t hose, upon whom He best ows His Mercy.

Very fort unat e, O Nanak, are t hose people. | | 8| | 13| |

Shalok:

Give up your cleverness, good people - remember t he Lord God, your King!

Enshrine in your heart , your hopes in t he One Lord. O Nanak, your pain, doubt and
fear shall depart . | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Reliance on mort als is in vain - know t his well.

The Great Giver is t he One Lord God.

By His gift s, we are sat isfied,

and we suffer from t hirst no longer.

The One Lord Himself dest roys and also preserves.

Not hing at all is in t he hands of mort al beings.

Underst anding His Order, t here is peace.

So t ake His Name, and wear it as your necklace.

Remember, remember, remember God in medit at ion.

O Nanak, no obst acle shall st and in your way. | | 1| |

Praise t he Formless Lord in your mind.

O my mind, make t his your t rue occupat ion.

Let your t ongue become pure, drinking in t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

Your soul shall be forever peaceful.

Wit h your eyes, see t he wondrous play of your Lord and Mast er.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, all ot her associat ions vanish.

Wit h your feet , walk in t he Way of t he Lord.

Sins are washed away, chant ing t he Lord's Name, even for a moment .

So do t he Lord's Work, and list en t o t he Lord's Sermon.

I n t he Lord's Court , O Nanak, your face shall be radiant . | | 2| |

Very fort unat e are t hose humble beings in t his world,

who sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, forever and ever.

Those who dwell upon t he Lord's Name,

are t he most wealt hy and prosperous in t he world.

Those who speak of t he Supreme Lord in t hought , word and deed

- know t hat t hey are peaceful and happy, forever and ever.

One who recognizes t he One and only Lord as One,

underst ands t his world and t he next .

One whose mind accept s t he Company of t he Naam,

t he Name of t he Lord, O Nanak, knows t he I mmaculat e Lord. | | 3| |

By Guru's Grace, one underst ands himself;

know t hat t hen, his t hirst is quenched.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, one chant s t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Such a devot ee of t he Lord is free of all disease.

Night and day, sing t he Kirt an, t he Praises of t he One Lord.

I n t he midst of your household, remain balanced and unat t ached.

One who places his hopes in t he One Lord

- t he noose of Deat h is cut away from his neck.

One whose mind hungers for t he Supreme Lord God,

O Nanak, shall not suffer pain. | | 4| |

One who focuses his conscious mind on t he Lord God

- t hat Saint is at peace; he does not waver.

Those unt o whom God has grant ed His Grace

- who do t hose servant s need t o fear?

As God is, so does He appear;

in His Own creat ion, He Himself is pervading.

Searching, searching, searching, and finally, success!

By Guru's Grace, t he essence of all realit y is underst ood.

Wherever I look, t here I see Him, at t he root of all t hings.

O Nanak, He is t he subt le, and He is also t he manifest . | | 5| |

Not hing is born, and not hing dies.

He Himself st ages His own drama.

Coming and going, seen and unseen,

all t he world is obedient t o His Will.
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He Himself is All-in-Himself.

I n His many ways, He est ablishes and disest ablishes.

He is I mperishable; not hing can be broken.

He lends His Support t o maint ain t he Universe.

Unfat homable and I nscrut able is t he Glory of t he Lord.

As He inspires us t o medit at e, O Nanak, so do we medit at e. | | 6| |

Those who know God are glorious.

The whole world is redeemed by t heir t eachings.

God's servant s redeem all.

God's servant s cause sorrows t o be forgot t en.

The Merciful Lord unit es t hem wit h Himself.

Chant ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey become ecst at ic.

He alone is commit t ed t o serve t hem,

upon whom God best ows His Mercy, by great good fort une.

Those who chant t he Naam find t heir place of rest .

O Nanak, respect t hose persons as t he most noble. | | 7| |

What ever you do, do it for t he Love of God.

Forever and ever, abide wit h t he Lord.

By it s own nat ural course, what ever will be will be.

Acknowledge t hat Creat or Lord;

God's doings are sweet t o His humble servant .

As He is, so does He appear.

From Him we came, and int o Him we shall merge again.

He is t he t reasure of peace, and so does His servant become.

Unt o His own, He has given His honor.

O Nanak, know t hat God and His humble servant are one and t he same. | | 8| | 14| |

Shalok:

God is t ot ally imbued wit h all powers; He is t he Knower of our t roubles.

Medit at ing in remembrance on Him, we are saved; Nanak is a sacrifice t o Him. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:
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The Lord of t he World is t he Mender of t he broken.

He Himself cherishes all beings.

The cares of all are on His Mind;

no one is t urned away from Him.

O my mind, medit at e forever on t he Lord.

The I mperishable Lord God is Himself All-in-all.

By one's own act ions, not hing is accomplished,

even t hough t he mort al may wish it so, hundreds of t imes.

Wit hout Him, not hing is of any use t o you.

Salvat ion, O Nanak, is at t ained by chant ing t he Name of t he One Lord. | | 1| |

One who is good-looking should not be vain;

t he Light of God is in all heart s.

Why should anyone be proud of being rich?

All riches are His gift s.

One may call himself a great hero,

but wit hout God's Power, what can anyone do?

One who brags about giving t o charit ies

- t he Great Giver shall j udge him t o be a fool.

One who, by Guru's Grace, is cured of t he disease of ego

- O Nanak, t hat person is forever healt hy. | | 2| |

As a palace is support ed by it s pillars,

so does t he Guru's Word support t he mind.

As a st one placed in a boat can cross over t he river,

so is t he mort al saved, grasping hold of t he Guru's Feet .

As t he darkness is illuminat ed by t he lamp,

so does t he mind blossom fort h, beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan.

The pat h is found t hrough t he great wilderness,

by j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and one's light shines fort h.

I seek t he dust of t he feet of t hose Saint s;

O Lord, fulfill Nanak's longing! | | 3| |

O foolish mind, why do you cry and bewail?

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You shall obt ain your pre-ordained dest iny.

God is t he Giver of pain and pleasure.

Abandon ot hers, and t hink of Him alone.

What ever He does - t ake comfort in t hat .

Why do you wander around, you ignorant fool?

What t hings did you bring wit h you?

You cling t o worldly pleasures like a greedy mot h.

Dwell upon t he Lord's Name in your heart .

O Nanak, t hus you shall ret urn t o your home wit h honor. | | 4| |

This merchandise, which you have come t o obt ain,

t he Lord's Name is obt ained in t he home of t he Saint s.

Renounce your egot ist ical pride, and wit h your mind,

purchase t he Lord's Name - measure it out wit hin your heart .

Load up t his merchandise, and set out wit h t he Saint s.

Give up ot her corrupt ent anglement s.

Blessed, blessed , everyone will call you,

and your face shall be radiant in t he Court of t he Lord.

I n t his t rade, only a few are t rading.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 5| |

Wash t he feet of t he Holy, and drink in t his wat er.

Dedicat e your soul t o t he Holy.

Take your cleansing bat h in t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

To t he Holy, make your life a sacrifice.

Service t o t he Holy is obt ained by great good fort une.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise is sung.

From all sort s of dangers, t he Saint saves us.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, we t ast e t he ambrosial essence.

Seeking t he Prot ect ion of t he Saint s, we have come t o t heir door.

All comfort s, O Nanak, are so obt ained. | | 6| |

He infuses life back int o t he dead.

He gives food t o t he hungry.

All t reasures are wit hin His Glance of Grace.

People obt ain t hat which t hey are pre-ordained t o receive.

All t hings are His; He is t he Doer of all.

Ot her t han Him, t here has never been any ot her, and t here shall never be.

Medit at e on Him forever and ever, day and night .

This way of life is exalt ed and immaculat e.

One whom t he Lord, in His Grace, blesses wit h His Name

- O Nanak, t hat person becomes immaculat e and pure. | | 7| |

One who has fait h in t he Guru in his mind

comes t o dwell upon t he Lord God.

He is acclaimed as a devot ee, a humble devot ee t hroughout t he t hree worlds.

The One Lord is in his heart .

True are his act ions; t rue are his ways.

True is his heart ; Trut h is what he speaks wit h his mout h.

True is his vision; t rue is his form.

He dist ribut es Trut h and he spreads Trut h.

One who recognizes t he Supreme Lord God as True

- O Nanak, t hat humble being is absorbed int o t he True One. | | 8| | 15| |

Shalok:

He has no form, no shape, no color; God is beyond t he t hree qualit ies.

They alone underst and Him, O Nanak, wit h whom He is pleased. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

Keep t he I mmort al Lord God enshrined wit hin your mind.

Renounce your love and at t achment t o people.

Beyond Him, t here is not hing at all.

The One Lord is pervading among all.

He Himself is All-seeing; He Himself is All-knowing,

Unfat homable, Profound, Deep and All-knowing.

He is t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe,

t he Treasure of mercy, compassion and forgiveness.

To fall at t he Feet of Your Holy Beings
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- t his is t he longing of Nanak's mind. | | 1| |

He is t he Fulfiller of wishes, who can give us Sanct uary;

t hat which He has writ t en, comes t o pass.

He dest roys and creat es in t he t winkling of an eye.

No one else knows t he myst ery of His ways.

He is t he embodiment of ecst asy and everlast ing j oy.

I have heard t hat all t hings are in His home.

Among kings, He is t he King; among yogis, He is t he Yogi.

Among ascet ics, He is t he Ascet ic; among householders, He is t he Enj oyer.

By const ant medit at ion, His devot ee finds peace.

O Nanak, no one has found t he limit s of t hat Supreme Being. | | 2| |

There is no limit t o His play.

All t he demigods have grown weary of searching for it .

What does t he son know of his fat her's birt h?

All are st rung upon His st ring.

He best ows good sense, spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion,

on His humble servant s and slaves who medit at e on t he Naam.

He leads some ast ray in t he t hree qualit ies;

t hey are born and die, coming and going over and over again.

The high and t he low are His places.

As He inspires us t o know Him, O Nanak, so is He known. | | 3| |

Many are His forms; many are His colors.

Many are t he appearances which He assumes, and yet He is st ill t he One.

I n so many ways, He has ext ended Himself.

The Et ernal Lord God is t he One, t he Creat or.

He performs His many plays in an inst ant .

The Perfect Lord is pervading all places.

I n so many ways, He creat ed t he creat ion.

He alone can est imat e His wort h.

All heart s are His, and all places are His.

Nanak lives by chant ing, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| |

The Naam is t he Support of all creat ures.

The Naam is t he Support of t he eart h and solar syst ems.

The Naam is t he Support of t he Simrit ees, t he Vedas and t he Puraanas.

The Naam is t he Support by which we hear of spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion.

The Naam is t he Support of t he Akaashic et hers and t he net her regions.

The Naam is t he Support of all bodies.

The Naam is t he Support of all worlds and realms.

Associat ing wit h t he Naam, list ening t o it wit h t he ears, one is saved.

Those whom t he Lord mercifully at t aches t o His Naam

- O Nanak, in t he fourt h st at e, t hose humble servant s at t ain salvat ion. | | 5| |

His form is t rue, and t rue is His place.

His personalit y is t rue - He alone is supreme.

His act s are t rue, and t rue is His Word.

The True Lord is permeat ing all.

True are His act ions; His creat ion is t rue.

His root is t rue, and t rue is what originat es from it .

True is His lifest yle, t he purest of t he pure.

All goes well for t hose who know Him.

The True Name of God is t he Giver of peace.

Nanak has obt ained t rue fait h from t he Guru. | | 6| |

True are t he Teachings, and t he I nst ruct ions of t he Holy.

True are t hose int o whose heart s He ent ers.

One who knows and loves t he Trut h

- chant ing t he Naam, he obt ains salvat ion.

He Himself is True, and all t hat He has made is t rue.

He Himself knows His own st at e and condit ion.

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He is t he Creat or Lord of His world.

No one else underst ands Him, alt hough t hey may t ry.

The creat ed cannot know t he ext ent of t he Creat or.

O Nanak, what ever pleases Him comes t o pass. | | 7| |

Gazing upon His wondrous wonder, I am wonder-st ruck and amazed!

One who realizes t his, comes t o t ast e t his st at e of j oy.

God's humble servant s remain absorbed in His Love.

Following t he Guru's Teachings, t hey receive t he four cardinal blessings.

They are t he givers, t he dispellers of pain.

I n t heir company, t he world is saved.

The slave of t he Lord's servant is so very blessed.

I n t he company of His servant , one becomes at t ached t o t he Love of t he One.

His humble servant sings t he Kirt an, t he songs of t he glory of God.

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, he receives t he fruit s of his rewards. | | 8| | 16| |

Shalok:

True in t he beginning, True t hroughout t he ages,

True here and now. O Nanak, He shall forever be True. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

His Lot us Feet are True, and True are t hose who t ouch Them.

His devot ional worship is True, and True are t hose who worship Him.

The Blessing of His Vision is True, and True are t hose who behold it .

His Naam is True, and True are t hose who medit at e on it .

He Himself is True, and True is all t hat He sust ains.

He Himself is virt uous goodness, and He Himself is t he Best ower of virt ue.

The Word of His Shabad is True, and True are t hose who speak of God.

Those ears are True, and True are t hose who list en t o His Praises.

All is True t o one who underst ands.

O Nanak, True, True is He, t he Lord God. | | 1| |

One who believes in t he Embodiment of Trut h wit h all his heart

recognizes t he Cause of causes as t he Root of all.

One whose heart is filled wit h fait h in God

- t he essence of spirit ual wisdom is revealed t o his mind.

Coming out of fear, he comes t o live wit hout fear.

He is absorbed int o t he One, from whom he originat ed.

When somet hing blends wit h it s own,

it cannot be said t o be separat e from it .

This is underst ood only by one of discerning underst anding.

Meet ing wit h t he Lord, O Nanak, he becomes one wit h Him. | | 2| |

The servant is obedient t o his Lord and Mast er.

The servant worships his Lord and Mast er forever.

The servant of t he Lord Mast er has fait h in his mind.

The servant of t he Lord Mast er lives a pure lifest yle.

The servant of t he Lord Mast er knows t hat t he Lord is wit h him.

God's servant is at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

God is t he Cherisher of His servant .

The Formless Lord preserves His servant .

Unt o His servant , God best ows His Mercy.

O Nanak, t hat servant remembers Him wit h each and every breat h. | | 3| |

He covers t he fault s of His servant .

He surely preserves t he honor of His servant .

He blesses His slave wit h great ness.

He inspires His servant t o chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He Himself preserves t he honor of His servant .

No one knows His st at e and ext ent .

No one is equal t o t he servant of God.

The servant of God is t he highest of t he high.

One whom God applies t o His own service, O Nanak

- t hat servant is famous in t he t en direct ions. | | 4| |

He infuses His Power int o t he t iny ant ;

it can t hen reduce t he armies of millions t o ashes

Those whose breat h of life He Himself does not t ake away
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- He preserves t hem, and holds out His Hands t o prot ect t hem.

You may make all sort s of effort s,

but t hese at t empt s are in vain.

No one else can kill or preserve

- He is t he Prot ect or of all beings.

So why are you so anxious, O mort al?

Medit at e, O Nanak, on God, t he invisible, t he wonderful! | | 5| |

Time aft er t ime, again and again, medit at e on God.

Drinking in t his Nect ar, t his mind and body are sat isfied.

The j ewel of t he Naam is obt ained by t he Gurmukhs;

t hey see no ot her t han God.

Unt o t hem, t he Naam is wealt h, t he Naam is beaut y and delight .

The Naam is peace, t he Lord's Name is t heir companion.

Those who are sat isfied by t he essence of t he Naam

- t heir minds and bodies are drenched wit h t he Naam.

While st anding up, sit t ing down and sleeping, t he Naam,

says Nanak, is forever t he occupat ion of God's humble servant . | | 6| |

Chant His Praises wit h your t ongue, day and night .

God Himself has given t his gift t o His servant s.

Performing devot ional worship wit h heart -felt love,

t hey remain absorbed in God Himself.

They know t he past and t he present .

They recognize God's Own Command.

Who can describe His Glory?

I cannot describe even one of His virt uous qualit ies.

Those who dwell in God's Presence, t went y-four hours a day

- says Nanak, t hey are t he perfect persons. | | 7| |

O my mind, seek t heir prot ect ion;

give your mind and body t o t hose humble beings.

Those humble beings who recognizes God

are t he givers of all t hings.

I n His Sanct uary, all comfort s are obt ained.

By t he Blessing of His Darshan, all sins are erased.

So renounce all ot her clever devices,

and enj oin yourself t o t he service of t hose servant s.

Your comings and goings shall be ended.

O Nanak, worship t he feet of God's humble servant s forever. | | 8| | 17| |

Shalok:

The one who knows t he True Lord God, is called t he True Guru.

I n His Company, t he Sikh is saved, O Nanak, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.
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Asht apadee:

The True Guru cherishes His Sikh.

The Guru is always merciful t o His servant .

The Guru washes away t he filt h of t he evil int ellect of His Sikh.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, he chant s t he Lord's Name.

The True Guru cut s away t he bonds of His Sikh.

The Sikh of t he Guru abst ains from evil deeds.

The True Guru gives His Sikh t he wealt h of t he Naam.

The Sikh of t he Guru is very fort unat e.

The True Guru arranges t his world and t he next for His Sikh.

O Nanak, wit h t he fullness of His heart , t he True Guru mends His Sikh. | | 1| |

That selfless servant , who lives in t he Guru's household,

is t o obey t he Guru's Commands wit h all his mind.

He is not t o call at t ent ion t o himself in any way.

He is t o medit at e const ant ly wit hin his heart on t he Name of t he Lord.

One who sells his mind t o t he True Guru

- t hat humble servant 's affairs are resolved.

One who performs selfless service, wit hout t hought of reward,

shall at t ain his Lord and Mast er.
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He Himself grant s His Grace;

O Nanak, t hat selfless servant lives t he Guru's Teachings. | | 2| |

One who obeys t he Guru's Teachings one hundred per cent

- t hat selfless servant comes t o know t he st at e of t he Transcendent Lord.

The True Guru's Heart is filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord.

So many t imes, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru.

He is t he t reasure of everyt hing, t he Giver of life.

Twent y-four hours a day, He is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Supreme Lord God.

The servant is in God, and God is in t he servant .

He Himself is One - t here is no doubt about t his.

By t housands of clever t ricks, He is not found.

O Nanak, such a Guru is obt ained by t he great est good fort une. | | 3| |

Blessed is His Darshan; receiving it , one is purified.

Touching His Feet , one's conduct and lifest yle become pure.

Abiding in His Company, one chant s t he Lord's Praise,

and reaches t he Court of t he Supreme Lord God.

List ening t o His Teachings, one's ears are sat isfied.

The mind is cont ent ed, and t he soul is fulfilled.

The Guru is perfect ; His Teachings are everlast ing.

Beholding His Ambrosial Glance, one becomes saint ly.

Endless are His virt uous qualit ies; His wort h cannot be appraised.

O Nanak, one who pleases Him is unit ed wit h Him. | | 4| |

The t ongue is one, but His Praises are many.

The True Lord, of perfect perfect ion,.

no speech can t ake t he mort al t o Him.

God is I naccessible, I ncomprehensible, balanced in t he st at e of Nirvaanaa.

He is not sust ained by food; He has no hat red or vengeance; He is t he Giver of peace.

No one can est imat e His wort h.

Count less devot ees cont inually bow in reverence t o Him.

I n t heir heart s, t hey medit at e on His Lot us Feet .

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t he True Guru;

by His Grace, he medit at es on God. | | 5| |

Only a few obt ain t his ambrosial essence of t he Lord's Name.

Drinking in t his Nect ar, one becomes immort al.

That person never dies,

whose mind is illuminat ed by t he t reasure of excellence.

Twent y-four hours a day, he t akes t he Name of t he Lord.

The Lord gives t rue inst ruct ion t o His servant .

He is not pollut ed by emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

I n his mind, he cherishes t he One Lord, Har, Har.

I n t he pit ch darkness, a lamp shines fort h.

O Nanak, doubt , emot ional at t achment and pain are erased. | | 6| |

I n t he burning heat , a soot hing coolness prevails.

Happiness ensues and pain depart s, O Siblings of Dest iny.

The fear of birt h and deat h is dispelled,

by t he perfect Teachings of t he Holy Saint .

Fear is lift ed, and one abides in fearlessness.

All evils are dispelled from t he mind.

He t akes us int o His favor as His own.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

St abilit y is at t ained; doubt and wandering cease,

O Nanak, list ening wit h one's ears t o t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 7| |

He Himself is absolut e and unrelat ed; He Himself is also involved and relat ed.

Manifest ing His power, He fascinat es t he ent ire world.

God Himself set s His play in mot ion.

Only He Himself can est imat e His wort h.

There is none, ot her t han t he Lord.

Permeat ing all, He is t he One.

Through and t hrough, He pervades in form and color.

He is revealed in t he Company of t he Holy.
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Having creat ed t he creat ion, He infuses His own power int o it .

So many t imes, Nanak is a sacrifice t o Him. | | 8| | 18| |

Shalok:

Not hing shall go along wit h you, except your devot ion. All corrupt ion is like ashes.

Pract ice t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. O Nanak, t his is t he most excellent wealt h.
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Asht apadee:

Joining t he Company of t he Saint s, pract ice deep medit at ion.

Remember t he One, and t ake t he Support of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Forget all ot her effort s, O my friend

- enshrine t he Lord's Lot us Feet wit hin your heart .

God is All-powerful; He is t he Cause of causes.

Grasp firmly t he obj ect of t he Lord's Name.

Gat her t his wealt h, and become very fort unat e.

Pure are t he inst ruct ions of t he humble Saint s.

Keep fait h in t he One Lord wit hin your mind.

All disease, O Nanak, shall t hen be dispelled. | | 1| |

The wealt h which you chase aft er in t he four direct ions

- you shall obt ain t hat wealt h by serving t he Lord.

The peace, which you always yearn for, O friend

- t hat peace comes by t he love of t he Company of t he Holy.

The glory, for which you perform good deeds

- you shall obt ain t hat glory by seeking t he Lord's Sanct uary.

All sort s of remedies have not cured t he disease

- t he disease is cured only by giving t he medicine of t he Lord's Name.

Of all t reasures, t he Lord's Name is t he supreme t reasure.

Chant it , O Nanak, and be accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Enlight en your mind wit h t he Name of t he Lord.

Having wandered around in t he t en direct ions, it comes t o it s place of rest .

No obst acle st ands in t he way of one

whose heart is filled wit h t he Lord.
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The Dark Age of Kali Yuga is so hot ; t he Lord's Name is soot hing and cool.

Remember, remember it in medit at ion, and obt ain everlast ing peace.

Your fear shall be dispelled, and your hopes shall be fulfilled.

By devot ional worship and loving adorat ion, your soul shall be enlight ened.

You shall go t o t hat home, and live forever.

Says Nanak, t he noose of deat h is cut away. | | 3| |

One who cont emplat es t he essence of realit y, is said t o be t he t rue person.

Birt h and deat h are t he lot of t he false and t he insincere.

Coming and going in reincarnat ion is ended by serving God.

Give up your selfishness and conceit , and seek t he Sanct uary of t he Divine Guru.

Thus t he j ewel of t his human life is saved.

Remember t he Lord, Har, Har, t he Support of t he breat h of life.

By all sort s of effort s, people are not saved

- not by st udying t he Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras or t he Vedas.

Worship t he Lord wit h whole-heart ed devot ion.

O Nanak, you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's desire. | | 4| |

Your wealt h shall not go wit h you;

why do you cling t o it , you fool?

Children, friends, family and spouse

- who of t hese shall accompany you?

Power, pleasure, and t he vast expanse of Maya

- who has ever escaped from t hese?

Horses, elephant s, chariot s and pageant ry

- false shows and false displays.

The fool does not acknowledge t he One who gave t his;

forget t ing t he Naam, O Nanak, he will repent in t he end. | | 5| |

Take t he Guru's advice, you ignorant fool;

wit hout devot ion, even t he clever have drowned.

Worship t he Lord wit h heart -felt devot ion, my friend;

your consciousness shall become pure.

Enshrine t he Lord's Lot us Feet in your mind;
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t he sins of count less lifet imes shall depart .

Chant t he Naam yourself, and inspire ot hers t o chant it as well.

Hearing, speaking and living it , emancipat ion is obt ained.

The essent ial realit y is t he True Name of t he Lord.

Wit h int uit ive ease, O Nanak, sing His Glorious Praises. | | 6| |

Chant ing His Glories, your filt h shall be washed off.

The all-consuming poison of ego will be gone.

You shall become carefree, and you shall dwell in peace.

Wit h every breat h and every morsel of food, cherish t he Lord's Name.

Renounce all clever t ricks, O mind.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, you shall obt ain t he t rue wealt h.

So gat her t he Lord's Name as your capit al, and t rade in it .

I n t his world you shall be at peace, and in t he Court of t he Lord, you shall be
acclaimed.

See t he One permeat ing all;

says Nanak, your dest iny is pre-ordained. | | 7| |

Medit at e on t he One, and worship t he One.

Remember t he One, and yearn for t he One in your mind.

Sing t he endless Glorious Praises of t he One.

Wit h mind and body, medit at e on t he One Lord God.

The One Lord Himself is t he One and Only.

The Pervading Lord God is t ot ally permeat ing all.

The many expanses of t he creat ion have all come from t he One.

Adoring t he One, past sins are removed.

Mind and body wit hin are imbued wit h t he One God.

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, t he One is known. | | 8| | 19| |

Shalok:

Aft er wandering and wandering, O God, I have come, and ent ered Your Sanct uary.

This is Nanak's prayer, O God: please, at t ach me t o Your devot ional service. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

I am a beggar; I beg for t his gift from You:

please, by Your Mercy, Lord, give me Your Name.

I ask for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

O Supreme Lord God, please fulfill my yearning;

may I sing t he Glorious Praises of God forever and ever.

Wit h each and every breat h, may I medit at e on You, O God.

May I enshrine affect ion for Your Lot us Feet .

May I perform devot ional worship t o God each and every day.

You are my only Shelt er, my only Support .

Nanak asks for t he most sublime, t he Naam, t he Name of God. | | 1| |

By God's Gracious Glance, t here is great peace.

Rare are t hose who obt ain t he j uice of t he Lord's essence.

Those who t ast e it are sat isfied.

They are fulfilled and realized beings - t hey do not waver.

They are t ot ally filled t o over-flowing wit h t he sweet delight of His Love.

Spirit ual delight wells up wit hin, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Taking t o His Sanct uary, t hey forsake all ot hers.

Deep wit hin, t hey are enlight ened, and t hey cent er t hemselves on Him, day and night .

Most fort unat e are t hose who medit at e on God.

O Nanak, at t uned t o t he Naam, t hey are at peace. | | 2| |

The wishes of t he Lord's servant are fulfilled.

From t he True Guru, t he pure t eachings are obt ained.

Unt o His humble servant , God has shown His kindness.

He has made His servant et ernally happy.

The bonds of His humble servant are cut away, and he is liberat ed.

The pains of birt h and deat h, and doubt are gone.

Desires are sat isfied, and fait h is fully rewarded,

imbued forever wit h His all-pervading peace.

He is His - he merges in Union wit h Him.

Nanak is absorbed in devot ional worship of t he Naam. | | 3| |

Why forget Him, who does not overlook our effort s?

Why forget Him, who acknowledges what we do?
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Why forget Him, who has given us everyt hing?

Why forget Him, who is t he Life of t he living beings?

Why forget Him, who preserves us in t he fire of t he womb?

By Guru's Grace, rare is t he one who realizes t his.

Why forget Him, who lift s us up out of corrupt ion?

Those separat ed from Him for count less lifet imes, are re-unit ed wit h Him once again.

Through t he Perfect Guru, t his essent ial realit y is underst ood.

O Nanak, God's humble servant s medit at e on Him. | | 4| |

O friends, O Saint s, make t his your work.

Renounce everyt hing else, and chant t he Name of t he Lord.

Medit at e, medit at e, medit at e in remembrance of Him, and find peace.

Chant t he Naam yourself, and inspire ot hers t o chant it .

By loving devot ional worship, you shall cross over t he world-ocean.

Wit hout devot ional medit at ion, t he body will be j ust ashes.

All j oys and comfort s are in t he t reasure of t he Naam.

Even t he drowning can reach t he place of rest and safet y.

All sorrows shall vanish.

O Nanak, chant t he Naam, t he t reasure of excellence. | | 5| |

Love and affect ion, and t he t ast e of yearning, have welled up wit hin;

wit hin my mind and body, t his is my purpose:

beholding wit h my eyes His Blessed Vision, I am at peace.

My mind blossoms fort h in ecst asy, washing t he feet of t he Holy.

The minds and bodies of His devot ees are infused wit h His Love.

Rare is t he one who obt ains t heir company.

Show Your mercy - please, grant me t his one request :

by Guru's Grace, may I chant t he Naam.

His Praises cannot be spoken;

O Nanak, He is cont ained among all. | | 6| |

God, t he Forgiving Lord, is kind t o t he poor.

He loves His devot ees, and He is always merciful t o t hem.

The Pat ron of t he pat ronless, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Sust ainer of t he world,

t he Nourisher of all beings.

The Primal Being, t he Creat or of t he Creat ion.

The Support of t he breat h of life of His devot ees.

Whoever medit at es on Him is sanct ified,

focusing t he mind in loving devot ional worship.

I am unwort hy, lowly and ignorant .

Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary, O Supreme Lord God. | | 7| |

Everyt hing is obt ained: t he heavens, liberat ion and deliverance,

if one sings t he Lord's Glories, even for an inst ant .

So many realms of power, pleasures and great glories,

come t o one whose mind is pleased wit h t he Sermon of t he Lord's Name.

Abundant foods, clot hes and music

come t o one whose t ongue cont inually chant s t he Lord's Name, Har, Har.

His act ions are good, he is glorious and wealt hy;

t he Mant ra of t he Perfect Guru dwells wit hin his heart .

O God, grant me a home in t he Company of t he Holy.

All pleasures, O Nanak, are so revealed. | | 8| | 20| |

Shalok:

He possesses all qualit ies; He t ranscends all qualit ies; He is t he Formless Lord. He
Himself is in Primal Samaadhi.

Through His Creat ion, O Nanak, He medit at es on Himself. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

When t his world had not yet appeared in any form,

who t hen commit t ed sins and performed good deeds?

When t he Lord Himself was in Profound Samaadhi,

t hen against whom were hat e and j ealousy direct ed?

When t here was no color or shape t o be seen,

t hen who experienced j oy and sorrow?

When t he Supreme Lord Himself was Himself All-in-all,

t hen where was emot ional at t achment , and who had doubt s?
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He Himself has st aged His own drama;

O Nanak, t here is no ot her Creat or. | | 1| |

When t here was only God t he Mast er,

t hen who was called bound or liberat ed?

When t here was only t he Lord, Unfat homable and I nfinit e,

t hen who ent ered hell, and who ent ered heaven?

When God was wit hout at t ribut es, in absolut e poise,

t hen where was mind and where was mat t er - where was Shiva and Shakt i?

When He held His Own Light unt o Himself,

t hen who was fearless, and who was afraid?

He Himself is t he Performer in His own plays;

O Nanak, t he Lord Mast er is Unfat homable and I nfinit e. | | 2| |

When t he I mmort al Lord was seat ed at ease,

t hen where was birt h, deat h and dissolut ion?

When t here was only God, t he Perfect Creat or,

t hen who was afraid of deat h?

When t here was only t he One Lord, unmanifest and incomprehensible,

t hen who was called t o account by t he recording scribes of t he conscious and t he
subconscious?

When t here was only t he I mmaculat e, I ncomprehensible, Unfat homable Mast er,

t hen who was emancipat ed, and who was held in bondage?

He Himself, in and of Himself, is t he most wonderful.

O Nanak, He Himself creat ed His Own Form. | | 3| |

When t here was only t he I mmaculat e Being, t he Lord of beings,

t here was no filt h, so what was t here t o be washed clean?

When t here was only t he Pure, Formless Lord in Nirvaanaa,

t hen who was honored, and who was dishonored?

When t here was only t he Form of t he Lord of t he Universe,

t hen who was t aint ed by fraud and sin?

When t he Embodiment of Light was immersed in His Own Light ,

t hen who was hungry, and who was sat isfied?

He is t he Cause of causes, t he Creat or Lord.

O Nanak, t he Creat or is beyond calculat ion. | | 4| |

When His Glory was cont ained wit hin Himself,

t hen who was mot her, fat her, friend, child or sibling?

When all power and wisdom was lat ent wit hin Him,

t hen where were t he Vedas and t he script ures, and who was t here t o read t hem?

When He kept Himself, All-in-all, unt o His Own Heart ,

t hen who considered omens t o be good or bad?

When He Himself was loft y, and He Himself was near at hand,

t hen who was called mast er, and who was called disciple?

We are wonder-st ruck at t he wondrous wonder of t he Lord.

O Nanak, He alone knows His own st at e. | | 5| |

When t he Undeceiveable, I mpenet rable, I nscrut able One was self-absorbed,

t hen who was swayed by Maya?

When He paid homage t o Himself,

t hen t he t hree qualit ies were not prevailing.

When t here was only t he One, t he One and Only Lord God,

t hen who was not anxious, and who felt anxiet y?

When He Himself was sat isfied wit h Himself,

t hen who spoke and who list ened?

He is vast and infinit e, t he highest of t he high.

O Nanak, He alone can reach Himself. | | 6| |

When He Himself fashioned t he visible world of t he creat ion,

he made t he world subj ect t o t he t hree disposit ions.

Sin and virt ue t hen began t o be spoken of.
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Some have gone t o hell, and some yearn for paradise.

Worldly snares and ent anglement s of Maya,

egot ism, at t achment , doubt and loads of fear;

pain and pleasure, honor and dishonor

- t hese came t o be described in various ways.

He Himself creat es and beholds His own drama.

He winds up t he drama, and t hen, O Nanak, He alone remains. | | 7| |

Wherever t he Et ernal Lord's devot ee is, He Himself is t here.

He unfolds t he expanse of His creat ion for t he glory of His Saint .

He Himself is t he Mast er of bot h worlds.

His Praise is t o Himself alone.

He Himself performs and plays His amusement s and games.

He Himself enj oys pleasures, and yet He is unaffect ed and unt ouched.

He at t aches whomever He pleases t o His Name.

He causes whomever He pleases t o play in His play.

He is beyond calculat ion, beyond measure, uncount able and unfat homable.

As You inspire him t o speak, O Lord, so does servant Nanak speak. | | 8| | 21| |

Shalok:

O Lord and Mast er of all beings and creat ures, You Yourself are prevailing everywhere.

O Nanak, The One is All-pervading; where is any ot her t o be seen? | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

He Himself is t he speaker, and He Himself is t he list ener.

He Himself is t he One, and He Himself is t he many.

When it pleases Him, He creat es t he world.

As He pleases, He absorbs it back int o Himself.

Wit hout You, not hing can be done.

Upon Your t hread, You have st rung t he whole world.

One whom God Himself inspires t o underst and

- t hat person obt ains t he True Name.

He looks impart ially upon all, and he knows t he essent ial realit y.

O Nanak, he conquers t he whole world. | | 1| |

All beings and creat ures are in His Hands.

He is Merciful t o t he meek, t he Pat ron of t he pat ronless.

No one can kill t hose who are prot ect ed by Him.

One who is forgot t en by God, is already dead.

Leaving Him, where else could anyone go?

Over t he heads of all is t he One, t he I mmaculat e King.

The ways and means of all beings are in His Hands.

I nwardly and out wardly, know t hat He is wit h you.

He is t he Ocean of excellence, infinit e and endless.

Slave Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o Him. | | 2| |

The Perfect , Merciful Lord is pervading everywhere.

His kindness ext ends t o all.

He Himself knows His own ways.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, is present everywhere.

He cherishes His living beings in so many ways.

That which He has creat ed medit at es on Him.

Whoever pleases Him, He blends int o Himself.

They perform His devot ional service and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Wit h heart -felt fait h, t hey believe in Him.

O Nanak, t hey realize t he One, t he Creat or Lord. | | 3| |

The Lord's humble servant is commit t ed t o His Name.

His hopes do not go in vain.

The servant 's purpose is t o serve;

obeying t he Lord's Command, t he supreme st at us is obt ained.

Beyond t his, he has no ot her t hought .

Wit hin his mind, t he Formless Lord abides.

His bonds are cut away, and he becomes free of hat red.

Night and day, he worships t he Feet of t he Guru.

He is at peace in t his world, and happy in t he next .
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O Nanak, t he Lord God unit es him wit h Himself. | | 4| |

Join t he Company of t he Holy, and be happy.

Sing t he Glories of God, t he embodiment of supreme bliss.

Cont emplat e t he essence of t he Lord's Name.

Redeem t his human body, so difficult t o obt ain.

Sing t he Ambrosial Words of t he Lord's Glorious Praises;

t his is t he way t o save your mort al soul.

Behold God near at hand, t went y-four hours a day.

I gnorance shall depart , and darkness shall be dispelled.

List en t o t he Teachings, and enshrine t hem in your heart .

O Nanak, you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's desires. | | 5| |

Embellish bot h t his world and t he next ;

enshrine t he Lord's Name deep wit hin your heart .

Perfect are t he Teachings of t he Perfect Guru.

That person, wit hin whose mind it abides, realizes t he Trut h.

Wit h your mind and body, chant t he Naam; lovingly at t une yourself t o it .

Sorrow, pain and fear shall depart from your mind.

Deal in t he t rue t rade, O t rader,

and your merchandise shall be safe in t he Court of t he Lord.

Keep t he Support of t he One in your mind.

O Nanak, you shall not have t o come and go in reincarnat ion again. | | 6| |

Where can anyone go, t o get away from Him?

Medit at ing on t he Prot ect or Lord, you shall be saved.

Medit at ing on t he Fearless Lord, all fear depart s.

By God's Grace, mort als are released.

One who is prot ect ed by God never suffers in pain.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he mind becomes peaceful.

Anxiet y depart s, and ego is eliminat ed.

No one can equal t hat humble servant .

The Brave and Powerful Guru st ands over his head.

O Nanak, his effort s are fulfilled. | | 7| |

His wisdom is perfect , and His Glance is Ambrosial.

Beholding His Vision, t he universe is saved.

His Lot us Feet are incomparably beaut iful.

The Blessed Vision of His Darshan is fruit ful and rewarding; His Lordly Form is
beaut iful.

Blessed is His service; His servant is famous.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, is t he most exalt ed Supreme Being.

That one, wit hin whose mind He abides, is blissfully happy.

Deat h does not draw near him.

One becomes immort al, and obt ains t he immort al st at us,

medit at ing on t he Lord, O Nanak, in t he Company of t he Holy. | | 8| | 22| |

Shalok:

The Guru has given t he healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom, and dispelled t he
darkness of ignorance.

By t he Lord's Grace, I have met t he Saint ; O Nanak, my mind is enlight ened. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, I see God deep wit hin my being.

God's Name is sweet t o me.

All t hings are cont ained in t he Heart of t he One,

alt hough t hey appear in so many various colors.

The nine t reasures are in t he Ambrosial Name of God.

Wit hin t he human body is it s place of rest .

The Deepest Samaadhi, and t he unst ruck sound current of t he Naad are t here.

The wonder and marvel of it cannot be described.

He alone sees it , unt o whom God Himself reveals it .

O Nanak, t hat humble being underst ands. | | 1| |

The I nfinit e Lord is inside, and out side as well.

Deep wit hin each and every heart , t he Lord God is pervading.

I n t he eart h, in t he Akaashic et hers, and in t he net her regions of t he underworld

- in all worlds, He is t he Perfect Cherisher.
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I n t he forest s, fields and mount ains, He is t he Supreme Lord God.

As He orders, so do His creat ures act .

He permeat es t he winds and t he wat ers.

He is pervading in t he four corners and in t he t en direct ions.

Wit hout Him, t here is no place at all.

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, peace is obt ained. | | 2| |

See Him in t he Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he Simrit ees.

I n t he moon, t he sun and t he st ars, He is t he One.

The Bani of God's Word is spoken by everyone.

He Himself is unwavering - He never wavers.

Wit h absolut e power, He plays His play.

His value cannot be est imat ed; His virt ues are invaluable.

I n all light , is His Light .

The Lord and Mast er support s t he weave of t he fabric of t he universe.

By Guru's Grace, doubt is dispelled.

O Nanak, t his fait h is firmly implant ed wit hin. | | 3| |

I n t he eye of t he Saint , everyt hing is God.

I n t he heart of t he Saint , everyt hing is Dharma.

The Saint hears words of goodness.

He is absorbed in t he All-pervading Lord.

This is t he way of life of one who knows God.

True are all t he words spoken by t he Holy.

What ever happens, he peacefully accept s.

He knows God as t he Doer, t he Cause of causes.

He dwells inside, and out side as well.

O Nanak, beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, all are fascinat ed. | | 4| |

He Himself is True, and all t hat He has made is True.

The ent ire creat ion came from God.

As it pleases Him, He creat es t he expanse.

As it pleases Him, He becomes t he One and Only again.

His powers are so numerous, t hey cannot be known.

As it pleases Him, He merges us int o Himself again.

Who is near, and who is far away?

He Himself is Himself pervading everywhere.

One whom God causes t o know t hat He is wit hin t he heart

- O Nanak, He causes t hat person t o underst and Him. | | 5| |

I n all forms, He Himself is pervading.

Through all eyes, He Himself is wat ching.

All t he creat ion is His Body.

He Himself list ens t o His Own Praise.

The One has creat ed t he drama of coming and going.

He made Maya subservient t o His Will.

I n t he midst of all, He remains unat t ached.

What ever is said, He Himself says.

By His Will we come, and by His Will we go.

O Nanak, when it pleases Him, t hen He absorbs us int o Himself. | | 6| |

I f it comes from Him, it cannot be bad.

Ot her t han Him, who can do anyt hing?

He Himself is good; His act ions are t he very best .

He Himself knows His Own Being.

He Himself is True, and all t hat He has est ablished is True.

Through and t hrough, He is blended wit h His creat ion.

His st at e and ext ent cannot be described.

I f t here were anot her like Him, t hen only he could underst and Him.

His act ions are all approved and accept ed.

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, t his is known. | | 7| |

One who knows Him, obt ains everlast ing peace.

God blends t hat one int o Himself.

He is wealt h and prosperous, and of noble birt h.

He is Jivan Mukt a - liberat ed while yet alive; t he Lord God abides in his heart .

Blessed, blessed, blessed is t he coming of t hat humble being;
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by his grace, t he whole world is saved.

This is his purpose in life;

in t he Company of t his humble servant , t he Lord's Name comes t o mind.

He Himself is liberat ed, and He liberat es t he universe.

O Nanak, t o t hat humble servant , I bow in reverence forever. | | 8| | 23| |

Shalok:

I worship and adore t he Perfect Lord God. Perfect is His Name.

O Nanak, I have obt ained t he Perfect One; I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Perfect
Lord. | | 1| |

Asht apadee:

List en t o t he Teachings of t he Perfect Guru;

see t he Supreme Lord God near you.

Wit h each and every breat h, medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord of t he Universe,

and t he anxiet y wit hin your mind shall depart .

Abandon t he waves of fleet ing desire,

and pray for t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

Renounce your selfishness and conceit and offer your prayers.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, cross over t he ocean of fire.

Fill your st ores wit h t he wealt h of t he Lord.

Nanak bows in humilit y and reverence t o t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| |

Happiness, int uit ive peace, poise and bliss

- in t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on t he Lord of supreme bliss.

You shall be spared from hell - save your soul!

Drink in t he ambrosial essence of t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Focus your consciousness on t he One, t he All-pervading Lord

- He has One Form, but He has many manifest at ions.

Sust ainer of t he Universe, Lord of t he world, Kind t o t he poor,

Dest royer of sorrow, perfect ly Merciful.

Medit at e, medit at e in remembrance on t he Naam, again and again.

O Nanak, it is t he Support of t he soul. | | 2| |

The most sublime hymns are t he Words of t he Holy.

These are priceless rubies and gems.

One who list ens and act s on t hem is saved.

He himself swims across, and saves ot hers as well.

His life is prosperous, and his company is fruit ful;

his mind is imbued wit h t he love of t he Lord.

Hail, hail t o him, for whom t he sound current of t he Shabad vibrat es.

Hearing it again and again, he is in bliss, proclaiming God's Praises.
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The Lord radiat es from t he foreheads of t he Holy.

Nanak is saved in t heir company. | | 3| |

Hearing t hat He can give Sanct uary, I have come seeking His Sanct uary.

Best owing His Mercy, God has blended me wit h Himself.

Hat red is gone, and I have become t he dust of all.

I have received t he Ambrosial Naam in t he Company of t he Holy.

The Divine Guru is perfect ly pleased;

t he service of His servant has been rewarded.

I have been released from worldly ent anglement s and corrupt ion,

hearing t he Lord's Name and chant ing it wit h my t ongue.

By His Grace, God has best owed His Mercy.

O Nanak, my merchandise has arrived save and sound. | | 4| |

Sing t he Praises of God, O Saint s, O friends,

wit h t ot al concent rat ion and one-point edness of mind.

Sukhmani is t he peaceful ease, t he Glory of God, t he Naam.

When it abides in t he mind, one becomes wealt hy.

All desires are fulfilled.

One becomes t he most respect ed person, famous all over t he world.

He obt ains t he highest place of all.

He does not come and go in reincarnat ion any longer.

One who depart s, aft er earning t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name,

O Nanak, realizes it . | | 5| |
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Comfort , peace and t ranquilit y, wealt h and t he nine t reasures;

wisdom, knowledge, and all spirit ual powers;

learning, penance, Yoga and medit at ion on God;
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The most sublime wisdom and purifying bat hs;

t he four cardinal blessings, t he opening of t he heart -lot us;

in t he midst of all, and yet det ached from all;

beaut y, int elligence, and t he realizat ion of realit y;

t o look impart ially upon all, and t o see only t he One

These blessings come t o one who chant s t he Naam wit h his mout h,

and hears t he Word wit h his ears t hrough Guru Nanak. | | 6| |

One who chant s t his t reasure in his mind

- in every age, he at t ains salvat ion.

I n it is t he Glory of God, t he Naam, t he chant ing of Gurbani.

The Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas speak of it .
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The essence of all religion is t he Lord's Name alone.

I t abides in t he minds of t he devot ees of God.

Millions of sins are erased, in t he Company of t he Holy.

By t he Grace of t he Saint , one escapes t he Messenger of Deat h.

Those, who have such pre-ordained dest iny on t heir foreheads,

O Nanak, ent er t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s. | | 7| |

One, wit hin whose mind it abides, and who list ens t o it wit h love

- t hat humble person consciously remembers t he Lord God.

The pains of birt h and deat h are removed.

The human body, so difficult t o obt ain, is inst ant ly redeemed.

Spot lessly pure is his reput at ion, and ambrosial is his speech.

The One Name permeat es his mind.

Sorrow, sickness, fear and doubt depart .

He is called a Holy person; his act ions are immaculat e and pure.

His glory becomes t he highest of all.

O Nanak, by t hese Glorious Virt ues, t his is named Sukhmani, Peace of mind. | | 8| | 24| |

T'hit ee ~ The Lunar Days: Gauree, Fift h Mehl,

Shalok:


The Creat or Lord and Mast er is pervading t he wat er, t he land, and t he sky.
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I n so many ways, t he One, t he Universal Creat or has diffused Himself, O Nanak. | | 1| |

Pauree:

The first day of t he lunar cycle: Bow in humilit y and medit at e on t he One, t he
Universal Creat or Lord God.

Praise God, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Sust ainer of t he World; seek t he Sanct uary
of t he Lord, our King.

Place your hopes in Him, for salvat ion and peace; all t hings come from Him.

I wandered around t he four corners of t he world and in t he t en direct ions, but I saw
not hing except Him.

I list ened t o t he Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he Simrit ees, and I pondered over t hem in
so many ways.

The Saving Grace of sinners, t he Dest royer of fear, t he Ocean of peace, t he Formless
Lord.

The Great Giver, t he Enj oyer, t he Best ower - t here is no place at all wit hout Him.

You shall obt ain all t hat you desire, O Nanak, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.
| | 1| |

Sing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe, each and every day.

Join t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and vibrat e, medit at e on Him, O my
friend. | | 1| | Pause| |

Shalok:

Bow in humilit y t o t he Lord, over and over again, and ent er t he Sanct uary of t he Lord,
our King.

Doubt is eradicat ed, O Nanak, in t he Company of t he Holy, and t he love of dualit y is
eliminat ed. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The second day of t he lunar cycle: Get rid of your evil-mindedness, and serve t he
Guru cont inually.

The j ewel of t he Lord's Name shall come t o dwell in your mind and body, when you
renounce sexual desire, anger and greed, O my friend.

Conquer deat h and obt ain et ernal life; all your t roubles will depart .

Renounce your self-conceit and vibrat e upon t he Lord of t he Universe; loving devot ion
t o Him shall permeat e your being.
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You shall earn profit and suffer no loss, and in t he Court of t he Lord you shall be
honored.

Those who gat her in t he riches of t he Lord's Name are t ruly wealt hy, and very
blessed.

So, when st anding up and sit t ing down, vibrat e upon t he Lord, and cherish t he Saadh

O Nanak, evil-mindedness is eradicat ed, when t he Supreme Lord God comes t o dwell
in t he mind. | | 2| |

Shalok:

The world is in t he grip of t he t hree qualit ies; only a few at t ain t he fourt h st at e of
absorpt ion.

O Nanak, t he Saint s are pure and immaculat e; t he Lord abides wit hin t heir minds.
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Pauree:

The t hird day of t he lunar cycle: Those who are bound by t he t hree qualit ies gat her
poison as t heir fruit ; now t hey are good, and now t hey are bad.

They wander endlessly in heaven and hell, unt il deat h annihilat es t hem.

I n pleasure and pain and worldly cynicism, t hey pass t heir lives act ing in ego.

They do not know t he One who creat ed t hem; t hey t hink up all sort s of schemes and
plans.

Their minds and bodies are dist ract ed by pleasure and pain, and t heir fever never
depart s.

They do not realize t he glorious radiance of t he Supreme Lord God, t he Perfect Lord
and Mast er.

So many are being drowned in emot ional at t achment and doubt ; t hey dwell in t he
most horrible hell.

Please bless me wit h Your Mercy, God, and save me! Nanak places his hopes in You.
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Shalok:

One who renounces egot ist ical pride is int elligent , wise and refined.

The four cardinal blessings, and t he eight spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas are obt ained,
O Nanak, by medit at ing, vibrat ing on t he Lord's Name. | | 4| |

Pauree:

The fourt h day of t he lunar cycle: List ening t o t he four Vedas, and cont emplat ing t he
essence of realit y, I have come t o realize

t hat t he t reasure of all j oy and comfort is found in sublime medit at ion on t he Lord's
Name.

One is saved from hell, suffering is dest royed, count less pains depart ,

deat h is overcome, and one escapes t he Messenger of Deat h, by absorpt ion in t he
Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

Fear depart s, and one savors t he Ambrosial Nect ar, imbued wit h t he Love of t he
Formless Lord.

Pain, povert y and impurit y are removed, wit h t he Support of t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord.

The angels, t he seers and t he silent sages search for t he Ocean of peace, t he
Sust ainer of t he world.

The mind becomes pure, and one's face is radiant , O Nanak, when one becomes t he
dust of t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| |

Shalok:

The five evil passions dwell in t he mind of one who is engrossed in Maya.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , one becomes pure, O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Love of God. | | 5| |

Pauree:

The fift h day of t he lunar cycle: They are t he self-elect , t he most dist inguished, who
know t he t rue nat ure of t he world.

The many colors and scent s of flowers - all worldly decept ions are t ransit ory and false.

People do not see, and t hey do not underst and; t hey do not reflect upon anyt hing.

The world is pierced t hrough wit h at t achment t o t ast es and pleasures, engrossed in
ignorance.

Those who perform empt y religious rit uals will be born, only t o die again. They
wander t hrough endless incarnat ions.

They do not medit at e in remembrance on t he Creat or Lord; t heir minds do not
underst and.

By loving devot ion t o t he Lord God, you shall not be pollut ed by Maya at all.

O Nanak, how rare are t hose, who are not engrossed in worldly ent anglement s. | | 5| |

Shalok:

The six Shaast ras proclaim Him t o be t he great est ; He has no end or limit at ion.

The devot ees look beaut eous, O Nanak, when t hey sing t he Glories of God at His
Door. | | 6| |

Pauree:

The sixt h day of t he lunar cycle: The six Shaast ras say, and count less Simrit ees assert ,
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t hat t he Supreme Lord God is t he most sublime and loft y. Even t he t housand-t ongued
serpent does not know t he limit s of His Glories.

Naarad, t he humble beings, Suk and Vyaasa sing t he Praises of t he Lord of t he
Universe.

They are imbued wit h t he Lord's essence; unit ed wit h Him; t hey are absorbed in
devot ional worship of t he Lord God.

Emot ional at t achment , pride and doubt are eliminat ed, when one t akes t o t he
Sanct uary of t he Merciful Lord.

His Lot us Feet abide wit hin my mind and body and I am enrapt ured, beholding t he
Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

People reap t heir profit s, and suffer no loss, when t hey embrace love for t he Saadh

They gat her in t he t reasure of t he Lord, t he Ocean of Excellence, O Nanak, by
medit at ing on t he Naam. | | 6| |

Shalok:

I n t he gat hering of t he Saint s, chant t he Praises of t he Lord, and speak t he Trut h wit h
love.

O Nanak, t he mind becomes cont ent ed, enshrining love for t he One Lord. | | 7| |

Pauree:

The sevent h day of t he lunar cycle: Gat her t he wealt h of t he Naam; t his is a t reasure
which shall never be exhaust ed.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, He is obt ained; He has no end or limit at ions.

Renounce your selfishness and conceit , and medit at e, vibrat e on t he Lord of t he
Universe; t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord, our King.

Your pains shall depart - swim across t he t errifying world-ocean, and obt ain t he fruit s
of your mind's desires.

One who medit at es on t he Lord t went y-four hours a day - fruit ful and blessed is his
coming int o t he world.

I nwardly and out wardly, realize t hat t he Creat or Lord is always wit h you.

He is your friend, your companion, your very best friend, who impart s t he Teachings
of t he Lord.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o one who chant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 7| |

Shalok:

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord t went y-four hours a day; renounce ot her
ent anglement s.

The Minist er of Deat h cannot even see t hat person, O Nanak, unt o whom God is
merciful. | | 8| |

Pauree:

The eight h day of t he lunar cycle: The eight spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas, t he nine
t reasures,

all precious t hings, perfect int ellect ,

t he opening of t he heart -lot us, et ernal bliss,

pure lifest yle, t he infallible Mant ra,

all Dharmic virt ues, sacred purifying bat hs,

t he most loft y and sublime spirit ual wisdom

- t hese are obt ained by medit at ing, vibrat ing upon t he Lord, Har, Har, in t he Company
of t he Perfect Guru.

You shall be saved, O Nanak, by lovingly chant ing t he Lord's Name. | | 8| |

Shalok:

He does not remember t he Lord in medit at ion; he is fascinat ed by t he pleasures of
corrupt ion.

O Nanak, forget t ing t he Naam, he is reincarnat ed int o heaven and hell. | | 9| |

Pauree:

The nint h day of t he lunar cycle: The nine holes of t he body are defiled.

People do not chant t he Lord's Name; inst ead, t hey pract ice evil.

They commit adult ery, slander t he Saint s,

and do not list en t o even a t iny bit of t he Lord's Praise.

They st eal ot hers' wealt h for t he sake of t heir own bellies,

but t he fire is not ext inguished, and t heir t hirst is not quenched.

Wit hout serving t he Lord, t hese are t heir rewards.

O Nanak, forget t ing God, t he unfort unat e people are born, only t o die. | | 9| |

Shalok:

I have wandered, searching in t he t en direct ions - wherever I look, t here I see Him.

The mind comes t o be cont rolled, O Nanak, if He grant s His Perfect Grace. | | 10| |

Pauree:

The t ent h day of t he lunar cycle: Overpower t he t en sensory and mot or organs;

your mind will be cont ent , as you chant t he Naam.

Wit h your ears, hear t he Praises of t he Lord of t he World;

wit h your eyes, behold t he kind, Holy Saint s.

Wit h your t ongue, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I nfinit e Lord.

I n your mind, remember t he Perfect Lord God.
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Wit h your hands and feet , work for t he Saint s.

O Nanak, t his way of life is obt ained by God's Grace. | | 10| |

Shalok:

Describe t he Lord as t he One, t he One and Only. How rare are t hose who know t he
t ast e of t his essence.

The Glories of t he Lord of t he Universe cannot be known. O Nanak, He is t ot ally
amazing and wonderful! | | 11| |

Pauree:

The elevent h day of t he lunar cycle: Behold t he Lord, t he Lord, near at hand.

Subdue t he desires of your sexual organs, and list en t o t he Lord's Name.

Let your mind be cont ent , and be kind t o all beings.

I n t his way, your fast will be successful.

Keep your wandering mind rest rained in one place.

Your mind and body shall become pure, chant ing t he Lord's Name.

The Supreme Lord God is pervading amongst all.

O Nanak, sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises; t his alone is t he et ernal fait h of
Dharma. | | 11| |

Shalok:

Evil-mindedness is eliminat ed, by meet ing wit h and serving t he compassionat e Holy
Saint s.

Nanak is merged wit h God; all his ent anglement s have come t o an end. | | 12| |

Pauree:

The t welft h day of t he lunar cycle: Dedicat e yourself t o giving charit y, chant ing t he
Naam and purificat ion.

Worship t he Lord wit h devot ion, and get rid of your pride.

Drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord's Name, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy.

The mind is sat isfied by lovingly singing t he Kirt an of God's Praises.

The Sweet Words of His Bani soot he everyone.

The soul, t he subt le essence of t he five element s, cherishes t he Nect ar of t he Naam,

This fait h is obt ained from t he Perfect Guru.

O Nanak, dwelling upon t he Lord, you shall not ent er t he womb of reincarnat ion
again. | | 12| |

Shalok:

Engrossed in t he t hree qualit ies, one's effort s do not succeed.

When t he Saving Grace of sinners dwells in t he mind, O Nanak, t hen one is saved by
t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 13| |

Pauree:

The t hirt eent h day of t he lunar cycle: The world is in t he fever of t he t hree qualit ies.

I t comes and goes, and is reincarnat ed in hell.

Medit at ion on t he Lord, Har, Har, does not ent er int o t he minds of t he people.

They do not sing t he Praises of God, t he Ocean of peace, even for an inst ant .

This body is t he embodiment of pleasure and pain.

I t suffers from t he chronic and incurable disease of Maya.

By day, people pract ice corrupt ion, wearing t hemselves out .

And t hen wit h sleep in t heir eyes, t hey mut t er in dreams.

Forget t ing t he Lord, t his is t heir condit ion.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God, t he kind and compassionat e Primal Being. | | 13| |

Shalok:

The Lord is pervading in all t he four direct ions and t he fourt een worlds.

O Nanak, He is not seen t o be lacking anyt hing; His works are perfect ly complet e.
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Pauree:

The fourt eent h day of t he lunar cycle: God Himself is in all four direct ions.

On all worlds, His radiant glory is perfect .

The One God is diffused in t he t en direct ions.

Behold God in all t he eart h and sky.

I n t he wat er, on t he land, in t he forest s and mount ains, and in t he net her regions of
t he underworld,

t he Merciful Transcendent Lord is abiding.

The Lord God is in all mind and mat t er, subt le and manifest .

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh realizes God. | | 14| |

Shalok:

The soul is conquered, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, singing t he Glories of God.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, fear is dispelled, O Nanak, and anxiet y is ended. | | 15| |

Pauree:

The day of t he new moon: My soul is at peace; t he Divine Guru has blessed me wit h
cont ent ment .
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My mind and body are cooled and soot hed, in int uit ive peace and poise; I have
dedicat ed myself t o serving God.

His bonds are broken, all his sins are erased, and his works are brought t o perfect
fruit ion;

his evil-mindedness disappears, and his ego is subdued, when one medit at es in
remembrance on t he Name of t he Lord.

Taking t o t he Sanct uary of t he Supreme Lord God, his comings and goings in
reincarnat ion are ended.

He saves himself, along wit h his family, chant ing t he Praises of God, t he Lord of t he
Universe.

I serve t he Lord, and I chant t he Name of God.

From t he Perfect Guru, Nanak has obt ained peace and comfort able ease. | | 15| |

Shalok:

The perfect person never wavers; God Himself made him perfect .

Day by day, he prospers; O Nanak, he shall not fail. | | 16| |

Pauree:

The day of t he full moon: God alone is Perfect ; He is t he All-powerful Cause of causes.

The Lord is kind and compassionat e t o all beings and creat ures; His Prot ect ing Hand is
over all.

He is t he Treasure of Excellence, t he Lord of t he Universe; t hrough t he Guru, He act s.

God, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, is All-knowing, Unseen and
I mmaculat ely Pure.

The Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, is t he Knower of all ways and means.

He is t he Support of His Saint s, wit h t he Power t o give Sanct uary. Twent y-four hours a
day, I bow in reverence t o Him.

His Unspoken Speech cannot be underst ood; I medit at e on t he Feet of t he Lord.

He is t he Saving Grace of sinners, t he Mast er of t he mast erless; Nanak has ent ered
God's Sanct uary. | | 16| |

Shalok:

My pain is gone, and my sorrows have depart ed, since I t ook t o t he Sanct uary of t he
Lord, my King.

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires, O Nanak, singing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord. | | 17| |

Pauree:

Some sing, some list en, and some cont emplat e;

some preach, and some implant t he Name wit hin; t his is how t hey are saved.

Their sinful mist akes are erased, and t hey become pure; t he filt h of count less
incarnat ions is washed away.

I n t his world and t he next , t heir faces shall be radiant ; t hey shall not be t ouched by
Maya.

They are int uit ively wise, and t hey are Vaishnaavs, worshippers of Vishnu; t hey are
spirit ually wise, wealt hy and prosperous.

They are spirit ual heros, of noble birt h, who vibrat e upon t he Lord God.

The Kh'shat riyas, t he Brahmins, t he low-cast e Soodras, t he Vaisha workers and t he
out cast pariahs are all saved,

medit at ing on t he Lord. Nanak is t he dust of t he feet of t hose who know his God.
| | 17| |

Vaar I n Gauree, Fourt h Mehl:


Shalok Fourt h Mehl:

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, is kind and compassionat e; all are alike t o Him.

He looks upon all impart ially; wit h pure fait h in t he mind, He is obt ained.

The Ambrosial Nect ar is wit hin t he True Guru; He is exalt ed and sublime, of Godly
st at us.

O Nanak, by His Grace, one medit at es on t he Lord; t he Gurmukhs obt ain Him. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Egot ism and Maya are t ot al poison; in t hese, people cont inually suffer loss in t his
world.

The Gurmukh earns t he profit of t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name, cont emplat ing t he

The poisonous filt h of egot ism is removed, when one enshrines t he Ambrosial Name of
t he Lord wit hin t he heart .
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All t he Gurmukh's affairs are brought t o perfect complet ion; t he Lord has showered
him wit h His Mercy.

O Nanak, one who meet s t he Primal Lord remains blended wit h t he Lord, t he Creat or
Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You are True, O True Lord and Mast er. You are t he Truest of t he True, O Lord of t he
World.

Everyone medit at es on You; everyone falls at Your Feet .

Your Praises are graceful and beaut iful; You save t hose who speak t hem.

You reward t he Gurmukhs, who are absorbed in t he True Name.

O my Great Lord and Mast er, great is Your glorious great ness. | | 1| |

Shalok, Fourt h Mehl:

Wit hout t he Name, all ot her praise and speech is insipid and t ast eless.

The self-willed manmukhs praise t heir own egos; t heir at t achment t o egot ism is
useless.

Those whom t hey praise, die; t hey all wast e away in conflict .

O servant Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are saved, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,
t he Embodiment of Supreme Bliss. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

O True Guru, t ell me of my Lord God, t hat I may medit at e on t he Naam wit hin my
mind.

O Nanak, t he Lord's Name is sacred and pure; chant ing it , all my pain has been t aken
away. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself are t he Formless Lord, t he I mmaculat e Lord, our Sovereign King.

Those who medit at e on You, O True Lord wit h one-point ed mind, are rid of all t heir
pain.

You have no equal, next t o whom I might sit and speak of You.

You are t he only Giver as great as Yourself. You are I mmaculat e; O True Lord, you are
pleasing t o my mind.

O my True Lord and Mast er, Your Name is t he Truest of t he True. | | 2| |


Deep wit hin t he mind is t he disease of ego; t he self-willed manmukhs, t he evil beings,
are deluded by doubt .

O Nanak, t his disease is eradicat ed, only when one meet s t he True Guru, our Holy
Friend. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The mind and body of t he Gurmukh are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord, t he
Treasure of Virt ue.

Servant Nanak has t aken t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord. Hail t o t he Guru, who has
unit ed me wit h t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You are t he Personificat ion of Creat ivit y, t he I naccessible Lord. Wit h whom should I
compare You?

I f t here was anyone else as great as You, I would name him; You alone are like
Yourself.

You are t he One, permeat ing each and every heart ; You are revealed t o t he Gurmukh.

You are t he True Lord and Mast er of all; You are t he Highest of all.

What ever You do, O True Lord - t hat is what happens, so why should we grieve? | | 3| |


My mind and body are imbued wit h t he Love of my Beloved, t went y-four hours a day.

Shower Your Mercy upon servant Nanak, O God, t hat he may dwell in peace wit h t he
True Guru. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Those whose inner beings are filled wit h t he Love of t heir Beloved, look beaut iful as
t hey speak.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself knows all; t he Beloved Lord has infused His Love. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Creat or Lord, You Yourself are infallible; You never make mist akes.

What ever You do is good, O True Lord; t his underst anding is obt ained t hrough t he

You are t he Cause of causes, t he All-powerful Lord; t here is no ot her at all.

O Lord and Mast er, You are inaccessible and merciful. Everyone medit at es on You.
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All beings are Yours; You belong t o all. You deliver all. | | 4| |


List en, O my Friend, t o my message of love; my eyes are fixed upon You.

The Guru was pleased - He unit ed servant Nanak wit h his friend, and now he sleeps in
peace. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The True Guru is t he Merciful Giver; He is always compassionat e.

The True Guru has no hat red wit hin Him; He beholds t he One God everywhere.

Anyone who direct s hat e against t he One who has no hat e, shall never be sat isfied
wit hin.

The True Guru wishes everyone well; how can anyt hing bad happen t o Him?

As one feels t owards t he True Guru, so are t he rewards he receives.

O Nanak, t he Creat or knows everyt hing; not hing can be hidden from Him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

One who has been made great by his Lord and Mast er - know him t o be great !

By His Pleasure, t he Lord and Mast er forgives t hose who are pleasing t o His Mind.

One who t ries t o compet e wit h Him is a senseless fool.

One who is unit ed wit h t he Lord by t he True Guru, sings His Praises and speaks His
Glories.

O Nanak, t he True Lord is True; one who underst ands Him is absorbed in Trut h. | | 5| |


The Lord is t rue, immaculat e and et ernal; He has no fear, hat red or form.

Those who chant and medit at e on Him, who single-mindedly focus t heir consciousness
on Him, are rid of t he burden of t heir ego.

Those Gurmukhs who worship and adore t he Lord - hail t o t hose Saint ly beings!

I f someone slanders t he Perfect True Guru, he will be rebuked and reproached by t he
whole world.

The Lord Himself abides wit hin t he True Guru; He Himself is His Prot ect or.

Blessed, Blessed is t he Guru, who sings t he Glories of God. Unt o Him, I bow forever
and ever in deepest reverence.

Servant Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose who have medit at ed on t he Creat or Lord. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

He Himself made t he eart h; He Himself made t he sky.

He Himself creat ed t he beings t here, and He Himself places food in t heir mout hs.

He Himself is All-pervading; He Himself is t he Treasure of Excellence.

O servant Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; He shall t ake away all
your sinful mist akes. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You, O True Lord and Mast er, are True; t he Trut h is pleasing t o t he True One.

The Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t hose who praise You, O True Lord.

Their faces are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord; t he Lord is pleasing t o t heir heart s.

The false ones are left behind; because of t he falsehood and deceit in t heir heart s,
t hey suffer in t errible pain.

Black are t he faces of t he false; t he false remain j ust false. | | 6| |


The True Guru is t he field of Dharma; as one plant s t he seeds t here, so are t he fruit s
obt ained.

The GurSikhs plant ambrosial nect ar, and obt ain t he Lord as t heir ambrosial fruit .

Their faces are radiant in t his world and t he next ; in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey are
robed wit h honor.

Some have cruelt y in t heir heart s - t hey const ant ly act in cruelt y; as t hey plant , so are
t he fruit s which t hey eat .
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When t he True Guru, t he Test er, observes wit h His Glance, t he selfish ones are all
exposed.

As one t hinks, so does he receive, and so does t he Lord make him known.

O Nanak, t he Lord and Mast er is pervading at bot h ends; He cont inually act s, and
beholds His own play. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The mort al is of one mind - what ever he dedicat es it t o, in t hat he is successful.

Some t alk a lot , but t hey eat only t hat which is in t heir own homes.

Wit hout t he True Guru, underst anding is not obt ained, and egot ism does not depart
from wit hin.

Suffering and hunger cling t o t he egot ist ical people; t hey hold out t heir hands and beg
from door t o door.

Their falsehood and fraud cannot remain concealed; t heir false appearances fall off in
t he end.

One who has such pre-ordained dest iny comes t o meet God t hrough t he True Guru.

Just as iron is t ransmut ed int o gold by t he t ouch of t he Philosopher's St one, so are
people t ransformed by j oining t he Sangat , t he Holy Congregat ion.

O God, You are t he Mast er of servant Nanak; as it pleases You, You lead him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

One who serves t he Lord wit h all his heart - t he Lord Himself unit es him wit h Himself.

He ent ers int o a part nership wit h virt ue and merit , and burns off all his demerit s wit h
t he fire of t he Shabad.

Demerit s are purchased cheap, like st raw; he alone gat hers merit , who is so blessed
by t he True Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru, who has erased my demerit s, and revealed my virt uous
merit s.

The Gurmukh chant s t he glorious great ness of t he great Lord God. | | 7| |


Great is t he great ness wit hin t he True Guru, who medit at es night and day on t he

The repet it ion of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is his purit y and self-rest raint ; wit h
t he Name of t he Lord, He is sat isfied.

The Lord's Name is His power, and t he Lord's Name is His Royal Court ; t he Lord's
Name prot ect s Him.

One who cent ers his consciousness and worships t he Guru, obt ains t he fruit s of his
mind's desires.

But one who slanders t he Perfect True Guru, shall be killed and dest royed by t he
Creat or.

This opport unit y shall not come int o his hands again; he must eat what he himself has
plant ed.

He shall be t aken t o t he most horrible hell, wit h his face blackened like a t hief, and a
noose around his neck.

But if he should again t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru, and medit at e on t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t hen he shall be saved.

Nanak speaks and proclaims t he Lord's St ory; as it pleases t he Creat or, so does he
speak. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

One who does not obey t he Hukam, t he Command of t he Perfect Guru - t hat self-
willed manmukh is plundered by his ignorance and poisoned by Maya.

Wit hin him is falsehood, and he sees everyone else as false; t he Lord has t ied t hese
useless conflict s around his neck.

He babbles on and on, but t he words he speaks please no one.

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He wanders from house t o house like an abandoned woman; whoever associat es wit h
him is st ained by t he mark of evil as well.

Those who become Gurmukh avoid him; t hey forsake his company and sit hear t he
Guru.
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O chosen people, O self-elect , one who does not publicly affirm his Guru is not a good
person; he loses all his profit s and capit al.

People used t o chant and recit e t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas, O Nanak, but now t he
Words of t he Perfect Guru have come t o be t he most exalt ed of all.

The glorious great ness of t he Perfect Guru is pleasing t o t he GurSikh; t he self-willed
manmukhs have lost t his opport unit y. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The True Lord is t ruly t he great est of all; he alone obt ains Him, who is anoint ed by t he
Guru.

He is t he True Guru, who medit at es on t he True Lord. The True Lord and t he True
Guru are t ruly One.

He is t he True Guru, t he Primal Being, who has t ot ally conquered his five passions.

One who does not serve t he True Guru, and who praises himself, is filled wit h
falsehood wit hin. Cursed, cursed is his ugly face.

His words are not pleasing t o anyone; his face is blackened, and he is separat ed from


Everyone is t he field of t he Lord God; t he Lord Himself cult ivat es t his field.

The Gurmukh grows t he crop of forgiveness, while t he self-willed manmukh loses even
his root s.

They all plant for t heir own good, but t he Lord causes t o grow only t hat field wit h
which He is pleased.

The GurSikh plant s t he seed of t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar, and obt ains t he Lord's
Ambrosial Naam as his Ambrosial Fruit .

The mouse of Deat h is cont inually gnawing away at t he crop, but t he Creat or Lord has
beat en it off and driven it away.

The farm was successful, by t he Love of t he Lord, and t he crop was produced by
God's Grace.

He has removed all t he burning and anxiet y of t hose, who have medit at ed on t he True
Guru, t he Primal Being.

O servant Nanak, one who worships and adores t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,
swims across, and saves t he whole world as well. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh is occupied wit h greed all day long, alt hough he may claim
ot herwise.

At night , he is overcome by fat igue, and all his nine holes are weakened.

Over t he head of t he manmukh is t he order of t he woman; t o her, he ever holds out
his promises of goodness.

Those men who act according t o t he orders of women are impure, filt hy and foolish.

Those impure men are engrossed in sexual desire; t hey consult t heir women and walk
accordingly.

One who walks as t he True Guru t ells him t o, is t he t rue man, t he best of t he best .

He Himself creat ed all women and men; t he Lord Himself plays every play.

You creat ed t he ent ire creat ion; O Nanak, it is t he best of t he best . | | 2| |

Pauree:

You are carefree, unfat homable and immeasurable; how can You be measured?

Those who have met t he True Guru and who medit at e on You are very fort unat e.

The Word of t he True Guru's Bani is t he embodiment of Trut h; t hrough Gurbani, one
becomes perfect .

Jealously emulat ing t he True Guru, some ot hers may speak of good and bad, but t he
false are dest royed by t heir falsehood.

Deep wit hin t hem is one t hing, and in t heir mout hs is anot her; t hey suck in t he poison
of Maya, and t hen t hey painfully wast e away. | | 9| |


Service t o t he True Guru is immaculat e and pure; t hose humble beings who are pure
perform t his service.

Those who have deceit , corrupt ion and falsehood wit hin - t he True Lord Himself cast s
t hem out like lepers.
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The t rut hful Sikhs sit by t he True Guru's side and serve Him. The false ones search,
but find no place of rest .

Those who are not pleased wit h t he Words of t he True Guru - t heir faces are cursed,
and t hey wander around, condemned by God.

Those who do not have t he Love of t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s - how long can t hose
demonic, self-willed manmukhs be consoled?

One who meet s t he True Guru, keeps his mind in it s own place; he spends only his
own asset s.

O servant Nanak, some are unit ed wit h t he Guru; t o some, t he Lord grant s peace,
while ot hers - deceit ful cheat s - suffer in isolat ion. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Those who have t he t reasure of t he Lord's Name deep wit hin t heir heart s - t he Lord
resolves t heir affairs.

They are no longer subservient t o ot her people; t he Lord God sit s by t hem, at t heir
side.
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When t he Creat or is on t heir side, t hen everyone is on t heir side. Beholding t heir
vision, everyone applauds t hem.

Kings and emperors are all creat ed by t he Lord; t hey all come and bow in reverence t o
t he Lord's humble servant .

Great is t he great ness of t he Perfect Guru. Serving t he Great Lord, I have obt ained
immeasurable peace.

The Lord has best owed t his et ernal gift upon t he Perfect Guru; His blessings increase
day by day.

The slanderer, who cannot endure His great ness, is dest royed by t he Creat or Himself.

Servant Nanak chant s t he Glorious Praises of t he Creat or, who prot ect s His devot ees
forever. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You, O Lord and Mast er, are inaccessible and merciful; You are t he Great Giver, All-
knowing.

I can see no ot her as great as You; O Lord of Wisdom, You are pleasing t o my mind.

Emot ional at t achment t o your family and everyt hing you see is t emporary, coming and
going.

Those who at t ach t heir consciousness t o anyt hing except t he True Lord are false, and
false is t heir pride.

O Nanak, medit at e on t he True Lord; wit hout t he True Lord, t he ignorant rot away
and put refy t o deat h. | | 10| |


At first , he did not show respect t o t he Guru; lat er, he offered excuses, but it is no
use.

The wret ched, self-willed manmukhs wander around and are st uck mid-way; how can
t hey find peace by mere words?

Those who have no love for t he True Guru wit hin t heir heart s come wit h falsehood,
and leave wit h falsehood.
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When my Lord God, t he Creat or, grant s His Grace, t hen t hey come t o see t he True
Guru as t he Supreme Lord God.

Then, t hey drink in t he Nect ar, t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; all burning, anxiet y,
and doubt s are eliminat ed.

They remain in ecst asy forever, day and night ; O servant Nanak, t hey sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord, night and day. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

One who calls himself a Sikh of t he Guru, t he True Guru, shall rise in t he early
morning hours and medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

Upon arising early in t he morning, he is t o bat he, and cleanse himself in t he pool of
nect ar.

Following t he I nst ruct ions of t he Guru, he is t o chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.
All sins, misdeeds and negat ivit y shall be erased.

Then, at t he rising of t he sun, he is t o sing Gurbani; whet her sit t ing down or st anding
up, he is t o medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

One who medit at es on my Lord, Har, Har, wit h every breat h and every morsel of food
- t hat GurSikh becomes pleasing t o t he Guru's Mind.
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That person, unt o whom my Lord and Mast er is kind and compassionat e - upon t hat
GurSikh, t he Guru's Teachings are best owed.

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t hat GurSikh, who himself chant s t he
Naam, and inspires ot hers t o chant it . | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who medit at e on You, O True Lord - t hey are very rare.

Those who worship and adore t he One Lord in t heir conscious minds - t hrough t heir
generosit y, count less millions are fed.

All medit at e on You, but t hey alone are accept ed, who are pleasing t o t heir Lord and
Mast er.

Those who eat and dress wit hout serving t he True Guru die; aft er deat h, t hose
wret ched lepers are consigned t o reincarnat ion.

I n His Sublime Presence, t hey t alk sweet ly, but behind His back, t hey exude poison
from t heir mout hs.

The evil-minded are consigned t o separat ion from t he Lord. | | 11| |


The fait hless baymukh sent out his fait hless servant , wearing a blue-black coat , filled
wit h filt h and vermin.

No one in t he world will sit near him; t he self-willed manmukh fell int o manure, and
ret urned wit h even more filt h covering him.

The fait hless baymukh was sent t o slander and back-bit e ot hers, but when he went
t here, t he faces of bot h he and his fait hless mast er were blackened inst ead.

I t was immediat ely heard t hroughout t he whole world, O Siblings of Dest iny, t hat t his
fait hless man, along wit h his servant , was kicked and beat en wit h shoes; in
humiliat ion, t hey got up and ret urned t o t heir homes.
`
The fait hless baymukh was not allowed t o mingle wit h ot hers; his wife and niece t hen
brought him home t o lie down.

He has lost bot h t his world and t he next ; he cries out cont inually, in hunger and t hirst .

Blessed, blessed is t he Creat or, t he Primal Being, our Lord and Mast er; He Himself sit s
and dispenses t rue j ust ice.

One who slanders t he Perfect True Guru is punished and dest royed by t he True Lord.

This Word is spoken by t he One who creat ed t he whole universe. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

One who has a poor beggar for a mast er - how can he be well-fed?

I f t here is somet hing in his mast er's house, he can get it ; but how can he get what is
not t here?

Serving him, who will be called t o answer for his account ? That service is painful and
useless.

O Nanak, serve t he Guru, t he Lord I ncarnat e; t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan is
profit able, and in t he end, you shall not be called t o account . | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Nanak, t he Saint s consider, and t he four Vedas proclaim,

t hat what ever t he Lord's devot ees ut t er wit h t heir mout hs, shall come t o pass.

He is manifest in His cosmic workshop. All people hear of t his.

The st ubborn men who fight wit h t he Saint s shall never find peace.

The Saint s seek t o bless t hem wit h virt ue, but t hey only burn in t heir egos.

What can t hose wret ched ones do, since, from t he very beginning, t heir dest iny is
cursed wit h evil.

Those who are st ruck down by t he Supreme Lord God are of no use t o anyone.

Those who hat e t he One who has no hat red - according t o t he t rue j ust ice of Dharma,
t hey shall perish.

Those who are cursed by t he Saint s will cont inue wandering aimlessly.

When t he t ree is cut off at it s root s, t he branches wit her and die. | | 12| |

Shalok Fourt h Mehl:
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Great is t he great ness of t he Guru, who medit at es on t he Lord wit hin.

By His Pleasure, t he Lord has best owed t his upon t he Perfect True Guru; it is not
diminished one bit by anyone's effort s.

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The True Lord and Mast er is on t he side of t he True Guru; and so, all t hose who
oppose Him wast e away t o deat h in anger, envy and conflict .

The Lord, t he Creat or, blackens t he faces of t he slanderers, and increases t he glory of
t he Guru.

As t he slanderers spread t heir slander, so does t he Guru's glory increase day by day.

Servant Nanak worships t he Lord, who makes everyone fall at His Feet . | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

One who ent ers int o a calculat ed relat ionship wit h t he True Guru loses everyt hing, t his
world and t he next .

He grinds his t eet h cont inually and foams at t he mout h; screaming in anger, he
perishes.

He cont inually chases aft er Maya and wealt h, but even his own wealt h flies away.

What shall he earn, and what shall he eat ? Wit hin his heart , t here is only cynicism and
pain.

One who hat es t he One who has no hat red, shall bear t he load of all t he sins of t he
world on his head.

He shall find no shelt er here or hereaft er; his mout h blist ers wit h t he slander in his
heart .

I f gold comes int o his hands, it t urns t o dust .

But if he should come again t o t he Sanct uary of t he Guru, t hen even his past sins shall
be forgiven.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, night and day. Remembering t he Lord in
medit at ion, wickedness and sins are erased. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You are t he Truest of t he True; Your Regal Court is t he most exalt ed of all.

Those who medit at e on You, O True Lord, serve t he Trut h; O True Lord, t hey t ake
pride in You.

Wit hin t hem is t he Trut h; t heir faces are radiant , and t hey speak t he Trut h. O True
Lord, You are t heir st rengt h.

Those who, as Gurmukh, praise You are Your devot ees; t hey have t he insignia and t he
banner of t he Shabad, t he True Word of God.

I am t ruly a sacrifice, forever devot ed t o t hose who serve t he True Lord. | | 13| |


Those who were cursed by t he Perfect True Guru, from t he very beginning, are even
now cursed by t he True Guru.

Even t hough t hey may have a great longing t o associat e wit h t he Guru, t he Creat or
does not allow it .

They shall not find shelt er in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion; in t he Sangat ,
t he Guru has proclaimed t his.

Whoever goes out t o meet t hem now, will be dest royed by t he t yrant , t he Messenger
of Deat h.

Those who were condemned by Guru Nanak were declared count erfeit by Guru Angad
as well.

The Guru of t he t hird generat ion t hought , "What lies in t he hands of t hese poor
people?"

The Guru of t he fourt h generat ion saved all t hese slanderers and evil-doers.

I f any son or Sikh serves t he True Guru, t hen all of his affairs will be resolved.

He obt ains t he fruit s of his desires - children, wealt h, propert y, union wit h t he Lord
and emancipat ion.

All t reasures are in t he True Guru, who has enshrined t he Lord wit hin t he heart .

He alone obt ains t he Perfect True Guru, on whose forehead such blessed dest iny is
pre-ordained.

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t hose GurSikhs who love t he Lord, t heir
Friend. | | 1| |
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Fourt h Mehl:

The Lord Himself best ows glorious great ness; He Himself causes t he world t o come
and fall at t heir feet .
!
We should only be afraid, if we t ry t o do t hings by ourselves; t he Creat or is increasing
His Power in every way.

Behold, O Siblings of Dest iny: t his is t he Arena of t he Beloved True Lord; His power
brings everyone t o bow in humilit y.

The Lord, our Lord and Mast er, preserves and prot ect s His devot ees; He blackens t he
faces of t he slanderers and evil-doers.

The glorious great ness of t he True Guru increases day by day; t he Lord inspires His
devot ees t o cont inually sing t he Kirt an of His Praises.

O GurSikhs, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, night and day; t hrough t he True
Guru, t he Creat or Lord will come t o dwell wit hin t he home of your inner being.

O GurSikhs, know t hat t he Bani, t he Word of t he True Guru, is t rue, absolut ely t rue.
The Creat or Lord Himself causes t he Guru t o chant it .

The Beloved Lord makes t he faces of His GurSikhs radiant ; He makes t he whole world
applaud and acclaim t he Guru.

Servant Nanak is t he slave of t he Lord; t he Lord Himself preserves t he honor of His
slave. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O My True Lord and Mast er, You Yourself are my True Lord King.

Please, implant wit hin me t he t rue t reasure of Your Name; O God, I am Your
merchant .

I serve t he True One, and deal in t he True One; I chant Your Wondrous Praises.

Those humble beings who serve t he Lord wit h love meet Him; t hey are adorned wit h

O my True Lord and Mast er, You are unknowable; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, You are known. | | 14| |


One whose heart is filled wit h j ealousy of ot hers, never comes t o any good.

No one pays any at t ent ion t o what he says; he is j ust a fool, crying out endlessly in
t he wilderness.

One whose heart is filled wit h malicious gossip, is known as a malicious gossip;
everyt hing he does is in vain.

Night and day, he cont inually gossips about ot hers; his face has been blackened, and
he cannot show it t o anyone.

The body is t he field of act ion, in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga; as you plant , so shall you
harvest .

Just ice is not passed on mere words; if someone eat s poison, he dies.

O Siblings of Dest iny, behold t he j ust ice of t he True Creat or; as people act , so t hey
are rewarded.

The Lord has best owed t ot al underst anding upon servant Nanak; he speaks and
proclaims t he words of t he Lord's Court . | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Those who separat e t hemselves from t he Guru, in spit e of His Const ant Presence -
t hey find no place of rest in t he Court of t he Lord.

I f someone goes t o meet wit h t hose dull-faced slanderers, he will find t heir faces
covered wit h spit .

Those who are cursed by t he True Guru, are cursed by all t he world. They wander
around endlessly.

Those who do not publicly affirm t heir Guru wander around, moaning and groaning.

Their hunger shall never depart ; afflict ed by const ant hunger, t hey cry out in pain.

No one hears what t hey have t o say; t hey live in const ant fear and t error, unt il t hey
finally die.

They cannot bear t he glorious great ness of t he True Guru, and t hey find no place of
rest , here or hereaft er.

Those who go out t o meet wit h t hose who have been cursed by t he True Guru, lose
all remnant s of t heir honor.
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They have already become like lepers; cursed by t he Guru, whoever meet s t hem is
also afflict ed wit h leprosy.

O Lord, I pray t hat I may not even cat ch sight of t hose, who focus t heir consciousness
on t he love of dualit y.

That which t he Creat or pre-ordained from t he very beginning - t here can be no escape
from t hat .

O servant Nanak, worship and adore t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; no one can
equal it .

Great is t he great ness of His Name; it increases, day by day. | | 2| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Great is t he great ness of t hat humble being, whom t he Guru Himself anoint ed in His
Presence.

All t he world comes and bows t o him, falling at his feet . His praises spread t hroughout
t he world.

The galaxies and solar syst ems bow in reverence t o him; t he Perfect Guru has placed
His hand upon his head, and he has become perfect .

The glorious great ness of t he Guru increases day by day; no one can equal it .

O servant Nanak, t he Creat or Lord Himself est ablished him; God preserves his honor.
| | 3| |

Pauree:

The human body is a great fort ress, wit h it s shops and st reet s wit hin.

The Gurmukh who comes t o t rade gat hers t he cargo of t he Lord's Name.

He deals in t he t reasure of t he Lord's Name, t he j ewels and t he diamonds.

Those who search for t his t reasure out side of t he body, in ot her places, are foolish
demons.

They wander around in t he wilderness of doubt , like t he deer who searches for t he
musk in t he bushes. | | 15| |


One who slanders t he Perfect True Guru, shall have difficult y in t his world.

He is caught and t hrown int o t he most horrible hell, t he well of pain and suffering.

No one list ens t o his shrieks and cries; he cries out in pain and misery.

He t ot ally loses t his world and t he next ; he has lost all of his invest ment and profit .

He is like t he ox at t he oil-press; each morning when he rises, God places t he yoke
upon him.

The Lord always sees and hears everyt hing; not hing can be concealed from Him.

As you plant , so shall you harvest , according t o what you plant ed in t he past .

One who is blessed by God's Grace washes t he feet of t he True Guru.

He is carried across by t he Guru, t he True Guru, like iron which is carried across by
wood.

O servant Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; chant ing t he Name of
t he Lord, Har, Har, peace is obt ained. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Very fort unat e is t he soul-bride, who, as Gurmukh, meet s t he Lord, her King.

Her inner being is illiminat ed wit h His Divine Light ; O Nanak, she is absorbed in His
Name. | | 2| |

Pauree:

This body is t he home of Dharma; t he Divine Light of t he True Lord is wit hin it .

Hidden wit hin it are t he j ewels of myst ery; how rare is t hat Gurmukh, t hat selfless
servant , who digs t hem out .
!
When someone realizes t he All-pervading Soul, t hen he sees t he One and Only Lord
permeat ing, t hrough and t hrough.

He sees t he One, he believes in t he One, and wit h his ears, he list ens only t o t he One.
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O servant Nanak, praise t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t his is your service t o t he
Lord, t he Truest of t he True. | | 16| |


All j oy is in t he heart s of t hose, wit hin whose minds t he Lord abides.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, t heir faces are radiant , and everyone goes t o see t hem.

Those who medit at e on t he Name of t he Fearless Lord have no fear.

Those who have such pre-dest ined dest iny remember t he Sublime Lord.

Those, wit hin whose minds t he Lord abides, are robed wit h honor in t he Court of t he
Lord.

They are carried across, along wit h all t heir family, and t he whole world is saved along
wit h t hem.

O Lord, please unit e servant Nanak wit h Your humble servant s; beholding t hem,
beholding t hem, I live. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

That land, where my True Guru comes and sit s, becomes green and fert ile.

Those beings who go and behold my True Guru are rej uvenat ed.

Blessed, blessed is t he fat her; blessed, blessed is t he family; blessed, blessed is t he
mot her, who gave birt h t o t he Guru.

Blessed, blessed is t he Guru, who worships and adores t he Naam; He saves Himself,
and emancipat es t hose who see Him.

O Lord, be kind, and unit e me wit h t he True Guru, t hat servant Nanak may wash His
feet . | | 2| |

Pauree:

Truest of t he True is t he I mmort al True Guru; He has enshrined t he Lord deep wit hin
His heart .

Truest of t he True is t he True Guru, t he Primal Being, who has conquered sexual
desire, anger and corrupt ion.
!
When I see t he Perfect True Guru, t hen deep wit hin, my mind is comfort ed and
consoled.

I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru; I am devot ed and dedicat ed t o Him, forever and
ever.

A Gurmukh wins t he bat t le of life whereas a self-willed manmukh loses it . | | 17| |


By His Grace, He leads us t o meet t he True Guru; t hen, as Gurmukh, we chant t he
Lord's Name, and medit at e on it .

We do t hat which pleases t he True Guru; t he Perfect Guru comes t o dwell in t he home
of t he heart .

Those who have t he t reasure of t he Naam deep wit hin - all t heir fears are removed.

They are prot ect ed by t he Lord Himself; ot hers st ruggle and fight against t hem, but
t hey only come t o deat h.

O servant Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam; t he Lord shall deliver you, here and

Fourt h Mehl:

The glorious great ness of t he Guru, t he True Guru, is pleasing t o t he GurSikh's mind.

The Lord preserves t he honor of t he True Guru, which increases day by day.

The Supreme Lord God is in t he Mind of t he Guru, t he True Guru; t he Supreme Lord
God saves Him.

The Lord is t he Power and Support of t he Guru, t he True Guru; all come t o bow
before Him.

Those who have gazed lovingly upon my True Guru - all t heir sins are t aken away.

Their faces are radiant in t he Court of t he Lord, and t hey obt ain great glory.

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t hose GurSikhs, O my Siblings of
Dest iny. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I chant t he Praises and Glories of t he True One. True is t he glorious great ness of t he
True Lord.

I praise t he True Lord, and t he Praises of t he True Lord. His wort h cannot be
est imat ed.

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Those who have t ast ed t he t rue essence of t he True Lord, remain sat isfied and
fulfilled.

They know t his essence of t he Lord, but t hey say not hing, like t he mut e who t ast es
t he sweet candy, and says not hing.

The Perfect Guru serves t he Lord God; His vibrat ion vibrat es and resounds in t he
mind. | | 18| |


Those who have a fest ering boil wit hin - t hey alone know it s pain.

Those who know t he pain of separat ion from t he Lord - I am forever a sacrifice, a
sacrifice t o t hem.

O Lord, please lead me t o meet t he Guru, t he Primal Being, my Friend; my head shall
roll in t he dust under His feet .

I am t he slave of t he slaves of t hose GurSikhs who serve Him.

Those who are imbued wit h t he deep crimson color of t he Lord's Love - t heir robes are
drenched in t he Love of t he Lord.

Grant Your Grace, and lead Nanak t o meet t he Guru; I have sold my head t o Him.
| | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The body is full of mist akes and misdeeds; how can it become pure, O Saint s?

The Gurmukh purchases virt ues, which wash off t he sin of egot ism.

True is t he t rade which purchases t he True Lord wit h love.

No loss will come from t his, and t he profit comes by t he Lord's Will.

O Nanak, t hey alone purchase t he Trut h, who are blessed wit h such pre-ordained
dest iny. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I praise t he True One, who alone is wort hy of praise. The True Primal Being is True -
t his is His unique qualit y.

Serving t he True Lord, t he Trut h comes t o dwell in t he mind. The Lord, t he Truest of
t he True, is my Prot ect or.

Those who worship and adore t he Truest of t he True, shall go and merge wit h t he
True Lord.

Those who do not serve t he Truest of t he True - t hose self-willed manmukhs are
foolish demons.

Wit h t heir mout hs, t hey babble on about t his and t hat , like t he drunkard who has
drunk his wine. | | 19| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Gauree Raga is auspicious, if, t hrough it , one comes t o t hink of his Lord and Mast er.

He should walk in harmony wit h t he Will of t he True Guru; t his should be his
decorat ion.

The True Word of t he Shabad is our spouse; ravish and enj oy it , forever and ever.

Like t he deep crimson color of t he madder plant - such is t he dye which shall color
you, when you dedicat e your soul t o t he True One.

One who loves t he True Lord is t ot ally imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, like t he deep
crimson color of t he poppy.

Falsehood and decept ion may be covered wit h false coat ings, but t hey cannot remain
hidden.

False is t he ut t ering of praises, by t hose who love falsehood.

O Nanak, He alone is True; He Himself cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

I n t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t he Lord's Praises are sung. I n t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Beloved Lord is met .

Blessed is t hat mort al being, who shares t he Teachings for t he good of ot hers.

He implant s t he Name of t he Lord, and he preaches t he Name of t he Lord; t hrough
t he Name of t he Lord, t he world is saved.

Everyone longs t o see t he Guru; t he world, and t he nine cont inent s, bow down t o
Him.

You Yourself have est ablished t he True Guru; You Yourself have adorned t he Guru.

You Yourself worship and adore t he True Guru; You inspire ot hers t o worship Him as
well, O Creat or Lord.

I f someone separat es himself from t he True Guru, his face is blackened, and he is
dest royed by t he Messenger of Deat h.
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He shall find no shelt er, here or hereaft er; t he GurSikhs have realized t his in t heir
minds.

That humble being who meet s t he True Guru is saved; he cherishes t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord, in his heart .

Servant Nanak says: O GurSikhs, O my sons, medit at e on t he Lord; only t he Lord shall
save you. | | 2| |

Third Mehl:

Egot ism has led t he world ast ray, along wit h evil-mindedness and t he poison of
corrupt ion.

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, we are blessed by t he Lord's Glance of Grace, while t he
self-willed manmukh gropes around in t he darkness.

O Nanak, t he Lord absorbs int o Himself t hose whom He inspires t o love t he Word of
His Shabad. | | 3| |

Pauree:

True are t he Praises and t he Glories of t he True One; he alone speaks t hem, whose
mind is soft ened wit hin.

Those who worship t he One Lord wit h single-minded devot ion - t heir bodies shall
never perish.

Blessed, blessed and acclaimed is t hat person, who t ast es wit h his t ongue t he
Ambrosial Nect ar of t he True Name.

One whose mind is pleased wit h t he Truest of t he True is accept ed in t he True Court .

Blessed, blessed is t he birt h of t hose t rue beings; t he True Lord bright ens t heir faces.
| | 20| |


The fait hless cynics go and bow before t he Guru, but t heir minds are corrupt and
false, t ot ally false.

When t he Guru says, "Rise up, my Siblings of Dest iny", t hey sit down, crowded in like
cranes.

The True Guru prevails among His GurSikhs; t hey pick out and expel t he wanderers.

Sit t ing here and t here, t hey hide t heir faces; being count erfeit , t hey cannot mix wit h
t he genuine.

There is no food for t hem t here; t he false go int o t he filt h like sheep.

I f you t ry t o feed t he fait hless cynic, he will spit out poison from his mout h.

O Lord, let me not be in t he company of t he fait hless cynic, who is cursed by t he
Creat or Lord.

This drama belongs t o t he Lord; He performs it , and He wat ches over it . Servant
Nanak cherishes t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, is inaccessible; He has enshrined t he Lord's Name
wit hin His heart .

No one can equal t he True Guru; t he Creat or Lord is on His side.

Devot ional worship of t he Lord is t he sword and armor of t he True Guru; He has killed
and cast out Deat h, t he t ort urer.

The Lord Himself is t he Prot ect or of t he True Guru. The Lord saves all t hose who
follow in t he foot st eps of t he True Guru.

One who t hinks evil of t he Perfect True Guru - t he Creat or Lord Himself dest roys him.

These words will be confirmed as t rue in t he Court of t he Lord; servant Nanak reveals
t his myst ery. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who dwell upon t he True Lord while asleep, ut t er t he True Name when t hey are
awake.

How rare in t he world are t hose Gurmukhs who dwell upon t he True Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who chant t he True Name, night and day.

The True Lord is pleasing t o t heir minds and bodies; t hey go t o t he Court of t he True
Lord.

Servant Nanak chant s t he True Name; t ruly, t he True Lord is forever brand new.
| | 21| |


Who is asleep, and who is awake? Those who are Gurmukh are approved.
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Those who do not forget t he Lord, wit h each and every breat h and morsel of food, are
t he perfect and famous persons.

By His Grace t hey find t he True Guru; night and day, t hey medit at e.

I j oin t he societ y of t hose persons, and in so doing, I am honored in t he Court of t he
Lord.

While asleep, t hey chant , "Waaho! Waaho! ", and while awake, t hey chant , "Waaho! "
as well.

O Nanak, radiant are t he faces of t hose, who rise up early each day, and dwell upon
t he Lord. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Serving his True Guru, one obt ains t he Naam, t he Name of t he I nfinit e Lord.

The drowning person is lift ed up and out of t he t errifying world-ocean; t he Great Giver
gives t he gift of t he Lord's Name.

Blessed, blessed are t hose bankers who t rade t he Naam.

The Sikhs, t he t raders come, and t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, t hey are carried
across.

O servant Nanak, t hey alone serve t he Creat or Lord, who are blessed by His Grace.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who t ruly worship and adore t he True Lord, are t ruly t he humble devot ees of
t he True Lord.

Those Gurmukhs who search and seek, find t he True One wit hin t hemselves.

Those who t ruly serve t heir True Lord and Mast er, overwhelm and conquer Deat h, t he
t ort urer.

The True One is t ruly t he great est of all; t hose who serve t he True One are blended
wit h t he True One.

Blessed and acclaimed is t he Truest of t he True; serving t he Truest of t he True, one
blossoms fort h in fruit ion. | | 22| |


The self-willed manmukh is foolish; he wanders around wit hout t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Guru, his mind is not held st eady, and he is reincarnat ed, over and over
again.
!
But when t he Lord God Himself becomes merciful t o him, t hen t he True Guru comes
t o meet him.

O servant Nanak, praise t he Naam; t he pains of birt h and deat h shall come t o an end.
| | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

I praise my Guru in so many ways, wit h j oyful love and affect ion.

My mind is imbued wit h t he True Guru; He has preserved t he make of it s making.

My t ongue is not sat isfied by praising Him; He has linked my consciousness wit h t he
Lord, my Beloved.

O Nanak, my mind hungers for t he Name of t he Lord; my mind is sat isfied, t ast ing t he
sublime essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The True Lord is t ruly known for His all-powerful creat ive nat ure; He fashioned t he
days and t he night s.

I praise t hat True Lord, forever and ever; True is t he glorious great ness of t he True
Lord.

True are t he Praises of t he Praisewort hy True Lord; t he value of t he True Lord cannot
be appraised.

When someone meet s t he Perfect True Guru, t hen His Sublime Presence comes t o be
seen.

Those Gurmukhs who praise t he True Lord - all t heir hunger is gone. | | 23| |


Searching and examining my mind and body, I have found t hat God, whom I longed
for.

I have found t he Guru, t he Divine I nt ermediary, who has unit ed me wit h t he Lord
God. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

One who is at t ached t o Maya is t ot ally blind and deaf.

He does not list en t o t he Word of t he Shabad; he makes a great uproar and t umult .

The Gurmukhs chant and medit at e on t he Shabad, and lovingly cent er t heir
consciousness on it .

They hear and believe in t he Name of t he Lord; t hey are absorbed in t he Name of t he
Lord.

What ever pleases God, He causes t hat t o be done.

O Nanak, human beings are t he inst rument s which vibrat e as God plays t hem. | | 2| |
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Pauree:

You, O Creat or, know everyt hing which occurs wit hin our beings.

You Yourself, O Creat or, are incalculable, while t he ent ire world is wit hin t he realm of
calculat ion.

Everyt hing happens according t o Your Will; You creat ed all.

You are t he One, pervading in each and every heart ; O True Lord and Mast er, t his is
Your play.

One who meet s t he True Guru meet s t he Lord; no one can t urn him away. | | 24| |


Hold t his mind st eady and st able; become Gurmukh and focus your consciousness.

How could you ever forget Him, wit h each breat h and morsel of food, sit t ing down or
st anding up?

My anxiet y about birt h and deat h has ended; t his soul is under t he cont rol of t he Lord
God.

I f it pleases You, t hen save servant Nanak, and bless him wit h Your Name. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The egot ist ical, self-willed manmukh does not know t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence; one moment he is here, and t he next moment he is t here.

He is always invit ed, but he does not go t o t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. How
shall he be accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord?

How rare are t hose who know t he Mansion of t he True Guru; t hey st and wit h t heir
palms pressed t oget her.

I f my Lord grant s His Grace, O Nanak, He rest ores t hem t o Himself. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Fruit ful and rewarding is t hat service, which is pleasing t o t he Guru's Mind.

When t he Mind of t he True Guru is pleased, t hen sins and misdeeds run away.

The Sikhs list en t o t he Teachings impart ed by t he True Guru.

Those who surrender t o t he True Guru's Will are imbued wit h t he four-fold Love of t he
Lord.

This is t he unique and dist inct life-st yle of t he Gurmukhs: list ening t o t he Guru's
Teachings, t heir minds blossom fort h. | | 25| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Those who do not affirm t heir Guru shall have no home or place of rest .

They lose bot h t his world and t he next ; t hey have no place in t he Court of t he Lord.

This opport unit y t o bow at t he Feet of t he True Guru shall never come again.

I f t hey miss out on being count ed by t he True Guru, t hey shall pass t heir lives in pain
and misery.

The True Guru, t he Primal Being, has no hat red or vengeance; He unit es wit h Himself
t hose wit h whom He is pleased.

O Nanak, t hose who behold t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, are emancipat ed in t he
Court of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh is ignorant , evil-minded and egot ist ical.

He is filled wit h anger wit hin, and he loses his mind in t he gamble.

He commit s t he sins of fraud and unright eousness.

What can he hear, and what can he t ell ot hers?

He is blind and deaf; he loses his way, and wanders lost in t he wilderness.

The blind, self-willed manmukh comes and goes in reincarnat ion;

wit hout meet ing t he True Guru, he finds no place of rest .

O Nanak, he act s according t o his pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who have heart s as hard as st one, do not sit near t he True Guru.

Trut h prevails t here; t he false ones do not at t une t heir consciousness t o it .

By hook or by crook, t hey pass t heir t ime, and t hen t hey go back t o sit wit h t he false
ones again.

Falsehood does not mix wit h t he Trut h; O people, check it out and see.

The false go and mingle wit h t he false, while t he t rut hful Sikhs sit by t he side of t he
True Guru. | | 26| |
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Shalok, Fift h Mehl:

By t heir own effort s, t he slanderers have dest royed all remnant s of t hemselves.

The Support of t he Saint s, O Nanak, is manifest , pervading everywhere. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Those who went ast ray from t he Primal Being in t he very beginning - where can t hey
find refuge?

O Nanak, t hey are st ruck down by t he All-powerful, t he Cause of causes. | | 2| |

Pauree, Fift h Mehl:

They t ake t he noose in t heir hands, and go out at night t o st rangle ot hers, but God
knows everyt hing, O mort al.

They spy on ot her men's women, concealed in t heir hiding places.

They break int o well-prot ect ed places, and revel in sweet wine.

But t hey shall come t o regret t heir act ions - t hey creat e t heir own karma.

Azraa-eel, t he Angel of Deat h, shall crush t hem like sesame seeds in t he oil-press.
| | 27| |


The servant s of t he True King are accept able and approved.

Those ignorant ones who serve dualit y, O Nanak, rot , wast e away and die. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

That dest iny which was pre-ordained by God from t he very beginning cannot be
erased.

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is Nanak's capit al; he medit at es on it forever. | | 2| |


One who has received a kick from t he Lord God - where can he place his foot ?

He commit s count less sins, and cont inually eat s poison.

Slandering ot hers, he wast es away and dies; wit hin his body, he burns.

One who has been st ruck down by t he True Lord and Mast er - who can save him
now?

Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Unseen Lord, t he Primal Being. | | 28| |


I n t he most horrible hell, t here is t errible pain and suffering. I t is t he place of t he
ungrat eful.

They are st ruck down by God, O Nanak, and t hey die a most miserable deat h. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

All kinds of medicines may be prepared, but t here is no cure for t he slanderer.

Those whom t he Lord Himself misleads, O Nanak, put refy and rot in reincarnat ion.
| | 2| |


By His Pleasure, t he True Guru has blessed me wit h t he inexhaust ible wealt h of t he
Name of t he True Lord.

All my anxiet y is ended; I am rid of t he fear of deat h.

Sexual desire, anger and ot her evils have been subdued in t he Saadh Sangat , t he

Those who serve anot her, inst ead of t he True Lord, die unfulfilled in t he end.

The Guru has blessed Nanak wit h forgiveness; he is unit ed wit h t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord. | | 29| |


He is not a penit ent , who is greedy wit hin his heart , and who const ant ly chases aft er
Maya like a leper.

When t his penit ent was first invit ed, he refused our charit y; but lat er he repent ed and
sent his son, who was seat ed in t he congregat ion.

The village elders all laughed, saying t hat t he waves of greed have dest royed t his
penit ent .

I f he sees only a lit t le wealt h, he does not bot her t o go t here; but when he sees a lot
of wealt h, t he penit ent forsakes his vows.

O Siblings of Dest iny, he is not a penit ent - he is only a st ork. Sit t ing t oget her, t he
Holy Congregat ion has so decided.

The penit ent slanders t he True Primal Being, and sings t he praises of t he mat erial
world. For t his sin, he is cursed by t he Lord.
!
Behold t he fruit t he penit ent gat hers, for slandering t he Great Primal Being; all his
labors have gone in vain.

When he sit s out side among t he elders, he is called a penit ent ;

but when he sit s wit hin t he congregat ion, t he penit ent commit s sin.

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The Lord has exposed t he penit ent 's secret sin t o t he elders.
!
The Right eous Judge of Dharma said t o t he Messenger of Deat h, "Take t his penit ent
and put him wit h t he worst of t he worst murderers."

No one is t o look at t he face of t his penit ent again. He has been cursed by t he True
Guru.

Nanak speaks and reveals what has t aken place in t he Court of t he Lord.

He alone underst ands, who is blessed and adorned by t he Lord. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:
!
The devot ees of t he Lord worship and adore t he Lord, and t he glorious great ness of
t he Lord.
!
The Lord's devot ees cont inually sing t he Kirt an of His Praises; t he Name of t he Lord is
t he Giver of peace.
!
The Lord ever best ows upon His devot ees t he glorious great ness of His Name, which
increases day by day.
!
The Lord inspires His devot ees t o sit , st eady and st able, in t he home of t heir inner
being. He preserves t heir honor.

!
The Lord summons t he slanderers t o answer for t heir account s, and He punishes t hem
severely.

As t he slanderers t hink of act ing, so are t he fruit s t hey obt ain.

Act ions done in secrecy are sure t o come t o light , even if one does it underground.

Servant Nanak blossoms fort h in j oy, beholding t he glorious great ness of t he Lord.
| | 2| |

!
The Lord Himself is t he Prot ect or of His devot ees; what can t he sinner do t o t hem?

The proud fool act s in pride, and eat ing his own poison, he dies.

His few days have come t o an end, and he is cut down like t he crop at harvest .

According t o one's act ions, so is one spoken of.

Glorious and great is t he Lord and Mast er of servant Nanak; He is t he Mast er of all.
| | 30| |


The self-willed manmukhs forget t he Primal Lord, t he Source of all; t hey are caught in
greed and egot ism.

They pass t heir night s and days in conflict and st ruggle; t hey do not cont emplat e t he

The Creat or has t aken away all t heir underst anding and purit y; all t heir speech is evil
and corrupt .

No mat t er what t hey are given, t hey are not sat isfied; wit hin t heir heart s t here is great
desire, ignorance and darkness.

O Nanak, it is good t o break away from t he self-willed manmukhs, who have love and
at t achment t o Maya. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he love of dualit y, do not love t he Gurmukhs.

They come and go, and wander in reincarnat ion; even in t heir dreams, t hey find no
peace.

They pract ice falsehood and t hey speak falsehood; at t ached t o falsehood, t hey
become false.

The love of Maya is t ot al pain; in pain t hey perish, and in pain t hey cry out .

O Nanak, t here can be no union bet ween t he love of worldliness and t he love of t he
Lord, no mat t er how much everyone may desire it .

Those who have t he t reasure of virt uous deeds find peace t hrough t he Word of t he

!
O Nanak, t he Saint s and t he silent sages t hink, and t he four Vedas proclaim,

t hat what ever t he Lord's devot ees speak comes t o pass.

He is revealed in His cosmic workshop; all people hear of it .

The foolish people, who fight wit h t he Saint s, find no peace.

The Saint s seek t o bless t hem wit h virt ue, but t hey are burning wit h egot ism.
!
What can t hose wret ched ones do? Their evil dest iny was pre-ordained.
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Those who are st ruck down by t he Supreme Lord God do not belong t o anyone.

Those who hat e t he One who has no hat red, are dest royed by right eous j ust ice.

Those who are cursed by t he Saint s wander around lost .

When t he t ree is cut off at it s root s, t he branches wit her and die. | | 31| |


Guru Nanak implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me; He is All-powerful,
t o creat e and dest roy.

Remember God forever, my friend, and all your suffering will disappear. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

The hungry person does not care about honor, dishonor or harsh words.
!
Nanak begs for t he Name of t he Lord; please grant Your Grace, and unit e me wit h
Yourself. | | 2| |

Pauree:

According t o t he deeds which one does, so are t he fruit s one obt ains.

I f someone chews on red-hot iron, his t hroat will be burned.

!
The halt er is put around his neck and he is led away, because of t he evil deeds he has
done.

None of his desires are fulfilled; he cont inually st eals t he filt h of ot hers.

The ungrat eful wret ch does not appreciat e what he has been given; he wanders lost
in reincarnat ion.
!
He loses all support , when t he Support of t he Lord is t aken away from him.
!
He does not let t he embers of st rife die down, and so t he Creat or dest roys him.

Those who indulge in egot ism crumble and fall t o t he ground. | | 32| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukh is blessed wit h spirit ual wisdom and a discerning int ellect .

He sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and weaves t his garland int o his heart .

He becomes t he purest of t he pure, a being of supreme underst anding.

Whoever he meet s, he saves and carries across.

The fragrance of t he Lord's Name permeat es his being deep wit hin.

He is honored in t he Court of t he Lord, and his speech is t he most sublime.

Those who hear him are delight ed.

O Nanak, meet ing t he True Guru, one obt ains t he wealt h and propert y of t he Naam.
| | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The sublime st at e of t he True Guru is not known; no one knows what pleases t he
Perfect True Guru.
! !
Deep wit hin t he heart s of His GurSikhs, t he True Guru is pervading. The Guru is
pleased wit h t hose who long for His Sikhs.
!
As t he True Guru direct s t hem, t hey do t heir work and chant t heir prayers. The True
Lord accept s t he service of His GurSikhs.
!
But t hose who want t he GurSikhs t o work for t hem, wit hout t he Order of t he True
Guru - t he Guru's Sikhs shall not come near t hem again.

One who works diligent ly for t he Guru, t he True Guru - t he GurSikhs work for him.

One who comes t o deceive, who rises up and goes out t o deceive - t he GurSikhs shall
never come near him.

Nanak proclaims and announces t his wisdom of God.

One who is not pleasing t o t he Mind of t he True Guru may do his deeds, but t hat
being will only suffer in t errible pain. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O True Lord and Mast er, You are so very great . As great as You are, You are t he
great est of t he great .

He alone is unit ed wit h You, whom You unit e wit h Yourself. You Yourself bless and
forgive us, and t ear up our account s.

One whom You unit e wit h Yourself, whole-heart edly serves t he True Guru.

You are t he True One, t he True Lord and Mast er; my soul, body, flesh and bones are
all Yours.

I f it pleases You, t hen save me, True Lord. Nanak places t he hopes of his mind in You
alone, O great est of t he great ! | | 33| | 1| | Sudh| |
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Gauree Kee Vaar, Fift h Mehl: Sung To The Tune Of Vaar Of Raa-I Kamaaldee-
Moj adee:



Auspicious and approved is t he birt h of t hat humble being who chant s t he Name of
t he Lord, Har, Har.

I am a sacrifice t o t hat humble being who vibrat es and medit at es on God, t he Lord of
Nirvaanaa.

The pains of birt h and deat h are eradicat ed, upon meet ing t he All-knowing Lord, t he
Primal Being.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, he crosses over t he world-ocean; O servant Nanak, he
has t he st rengt h and support of t he True Lord. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

I rise up in t he early morning hours, and t he Holy Guest comes int o my home.

I wash His feet ; He is always pleasing t o my mind and body.

I hear t he Naam, and I gat her in t he Naam; I am lovingly at t uned t o t he Naam.

My home and wealt h are t ot ally sanct ified as I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

The Trader in t he Lord's Name, O Nanak, is found by great good fort une. | | 2| |

Pauree:

What ever pleases You is good; True is t he Pleasure of Your Will.

You are t he One, pervading in all; You are cont ained in all.

You are diffused t hroughout and permeat ing all places and int erspaces; You are
known t o be deep wit hin t he heart s of all beings.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and submit t ing t o His Will, t he
True Lord is found.

Nanak t akes t o t he Sanct uary of God; he is forever and ever a sacrifice t o Him. | | 1| |

!
I f you are conscious, t hen be conscious of t he True Lord, Your Lord and Mast er.

O Nanak, come aboard upon t he boat of t he service of t he True Guru, and cross over
t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

He wears his body, like clot hes of wind - what a proud fool he is!

O Nanak, t hey will not go wit h him in t he end; t hey shall be burnt t o ashes. | | 2| |

Pauree:

They alone are delivered from t he world, who are preserved and prot ect ed by t he
True Lord.

I live by beholding t he faces of t hose who t ast e t he Ambrosial Essence of t he Lord.

Sexual desire, anger, greed and emot ional at t achment are burnt away, in t he

God grant s His Grace, and t he Lord Himself t est s t hem.

O Nanak, His play is not known; no one can underst and it . | | 2| |


O Nanak, t hat day is beaut iful, when God comes t o mind.

Cursed is t hat day, no mat t er how pleasant t he season, when t he Supreme Lord God
is forgot t en. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

O Nanak, become friends wit h t he One, who holds everyt hing in His hands.
!
They are account ed as false friends, who do not go wit h you, for even one st ep. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is Ambrosial Nect ar; meet t oget her
and drink it in, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, peace is found, and all t hirst is quenched.

So serve t he Supreme Lord God and t he Guru, and you shall never be hungry again.

All your desires shall be fulfilled, and you shall obt ain t he st at us of immort alit y.

You alone are as great as Yourself, O Supreme Lord God; Nanak seeks Your


I have seen all places; t here is no place wit hout Him.

O Nanak, t hose who meet wit h t he True Guru find t he obj ect of life. | | 1| |

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Fift h Mehl:

Like t he flash of light ning, worldly affairs last only for a moment .

The only t hing which is pleasing, O Nanak, is t hat which inspires one t o medit at e on
t he Name of t he Mast er. | | 2| |

Pauree:

People have searched all t he Simrit ees and Shaast ras, but no one knows t he Lord's
value.

That being, who j oins t he Saadh Sangat enj oys t he Love of t he Lord.

True is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Creat or, t he Primal Being. I t is t he mine of
precious j ewels.

That mort al, who has such pre-ordained dest iny inscribed upon his forehead,
medit at es in remembrance on t he Lord.

O Lord, please bless Nanak, Your humble guest , wit h t he supplies of t he True Name.
| | 4| |


He harbors anxiet y wit hin himself, but t o t he eyes, he appears t o be happy; his
hunger never depart s.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Name, no one's sorrows have ever depart ed. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Those caravans which did not load t he Trut h have been plundered.

O Nanak, t hose who meet t he True Guru, and acknowledge t he One Lord, are
congrat ulat ed. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Beaut iful is t hat place, where t he Holy people dwell.

They serve t heir All-powerful Lord, and t hey give up all t heir evil ways.

The Saint s and t he Vedas proclaim, t hat t he Supreme Lord God is t he Saving Grace of
sinners.

You are t he Lover of Your devot ees - t his is Your nat ural way, in each and every age.

Nanak asks for t he One Name, which is pleasing t o his mind and body. | | 5| |


The sparrows are chirping, and dawn has come; t he wind st irs up t he waves.

Such a wondrous t hing t he Saint s have fashioned, O Nanak, in t he Love of t he Naam.
| | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Homes, palaces and pleasures are t here, where You, O Lord, come t o mind.

All worldly grandeur, O Nanak, is like false and evil friends. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The wealt h of t he Lord is t he t rue capit al; how rare are t hose who underst and t his.

He alone receives it , O Siblings of Dest iny, unt o whom t he Archit ect of Dest iny gives
it .

His servant is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord; his body and mind blossom fort h.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, and all of his sufferings are removed.

O Nanak, he alone lives, who acknowledges t he One Lord. | | 6| |


The fruit of t he swallow-wort plant looks beaut iful, at t ached t o t he branch of t he t ree;

but when it is separat ed from t he st em of it s Mast er, O Nanak, it breaks apart int o
t housands of fragment s. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Those who forget t he Lord die, but t hey cannot die a complet e deat h.

Those who t urn t heir backs on t he Lord suffer, like t he t hief impaled on t he gallows.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

The One God is t he t reasure of peace; I have heard t hat He is et ernal and
imperishable.

He is t ot ally pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; t he Lord is said t o be
permeat ing each and every heart .

He looks alike upon t he high and t he low, t he ant and t he elephant .

Friends, companions, children and relat ives are all creat ed by Him.

O Nanak, one who is blessed wit h t he Naam, enj oys t he Lord's love and affect ion.
| | 7| |

!
Those who do not forget t he Lord, wit h each breat h and morsel of food, whose minds
are filled wit h t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name

- t hey alone are blessed; O Nanak, t hey are t he perfect Saint s. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Twent y-four hours a day, he wanders around, driven by his hunger for food.

How can he escape from falling int o hell, when he does not remember t he Prophet ?
| | 2| |
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Pauree:

Serve Him, O mort als, who has t he Lord's Name in His lap.

You shall dwell in peace and ease in t his world; in t he world hereaft er, it shall go wit h
you.

So build your home of t rue right eousness, wit h t he unshakable pillars of Dharma.

Take t he Support of t he Lord, who gives support in t he spirit ual and mat erial worlds.

Nanak grasps t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord; he humbly bows in His Court . | | 8| |


The beggar begs for charit y: give t o me, O my Beloved!

O Great Giver, O Giving Lord, my consciousness is cont inually cent ered on You.

The immeasurable warehouses of t he Lord can never be empt ied out .

O Nanak, t he Word of t he Shabad is infinit e; it has arranged everyt hing perfect ly. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

O Sikhs, love t he Word of t he Shabad; in life and deat h, it is our only support .

Your face shall be radiant , and you shall find a last ing peace, O Nanak, remembering
t he One Lord in medit at ion. | | 2| |

Pauree:

There, t he Ambrosial Nect ar is dist ribut ed; t he Lord is t he Bringer of peace.

They are not placed upon t he pat h of Deat h, and t hey shall not have t o die again.

One who comes t o savor t he Lord's Love experiences it .

The Holy beings chant t he Bani of t he Word, like nect ar flowing from a spring.

Nanak lives by beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t hose who have
implant ed t he Lord's Name wit hin t heir minds. | | 9| |


Serving t he Perfect True Guru, suffering ends.

O Nanak, worshipping t he Naam in adorat ion, one's affairs come t o be resolved. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Remembering Him in medit at ion, misfort une depart s, and one comes t o abide in
peace and bliss.

O Nanak, medit at e forever on t he Lord - do not forget Him, even for an inst ant . | | 2| |

Pauree:

How can I est imat e t he glory of t hose, who have found t he Lord, Har, Har?

One who seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Holy is released from bondage.

One who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he I mperishable Lord does not burn in t he
womb of reincarnat ion.

One who meet s t he Guru and t he Supreme Lord God, who reads and underst ands,
ent ers t he st at e of Samaadhi.

Nanak has obt ained t hat Lord Mast er, who is inaccessible and unfat homable. | | 10| |


People do not perform t heir dut ies, but inst ead, t hey wander around aimlessly.

O Nanak, if t hey forget t he Name, how can t hey ever find peace? | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

The bit t er poison of corrupt ion is everywhere; it clings t o t he subst ance of t he world.

O Nanak, t he humble being has realized t hat t he Name of t he Lord alone is sweet .
| | 2| |

Pauree:

This is t he dist inguishing sign of t he Holy Saint , t hat by meet ing wit h him, one is
saved.

The Messenger of Deat h does not come near him; he never has t o die again.

He crosses over t he t errifying, poisonous world-ocean.

So weave t he garland of t he Lord's Glorious Praises int o your mind, and all your filt h
shall be washed away.

Nanak remains blended wit h his Beloved, t he Supreme Lord God. | | 11| |


O Nanak, approved is t he birt h of t hose, wit hin whose consciousness t he Lord abides.

Useless t alk and babbling is useless, my friend. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

I have come t o see t he Supreme Lord God, t he Perfect , I naccessible, Wonderful Lord.
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Nanak has made t he Lord's Name his wealt h, by t he Grace of t he Perfect Guru. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Decept ion does not work wit h our Lord and Mast er; t hrough t heir greed and emot ional
at t achment , people are ruined.

They do t heir evil deeds, and sleep in t he int oxicat ion of Maya.

Time and t ime again, t hey are consigned t o reincarnat ion, and abandoned on t he pat h
of Deat h.

They receive t he consequences of t heir own act ions, and are yoked t o t heir pain.

O Nanak, if one forget s t he Name, all t he seasons are evil. | | 12| |


While st anding up, sit t ing down and sleeping, be at peace;

O Nanak, praising t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind and body are cooled and
soot hed. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Filled wit h greed, he const ant ly wanders around; he does not do any good deeds.

O Nanak, t he Lord abides wit hin t he mind of one who meet s wit h t he Guru. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All mat erial t hings are bit t er; t he True Name alone is sweet .
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Those humble servant s of t he Lord who t ast e it , come t o savor it s flavor.

I t comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind of t hose who are so pre-dest ined by t he Supreme
Lord God.

The One I mmaculat e Lord is pervading everywhere; He dest roys t he love of dualit y.

Nanak begs for t he Lord's Name, wit h his palms pressed t oget her; by His Pleasure,
God has grant ed it . | | 13| |


The most excellent begging is begging for t he One Lord.

Ot her t alk is corrupt , O Nanak, except t hat of t he Lord Mast er. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

One who recognizes t he Lord is very rare; his mind is pierced t hrough wit h t he Love of
t he Lord.

Such a Saint is t he Unit er, O Nanak - he st raight ens out t he pat h. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Serve Him, O my soul, who is t he Giver and t he Forgiver.

All sinful mist akes are erased, by medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord of t he
Universe.

The Holy Saint has shown me t he Way t o t he Lord; I chant t he GurMant ra.

The t ast e of Maya is t ot ally bland and insipid; t he Lord alone is pleasing t o my mind.

Medit at e, O Nanak, on t he Transcendent Lord, who has blessed you wit h your soul
and your life. | | 14| |


The t ime has come t o plant t he seed of t he Lord's Name; one who plant s it , shall eat
it s fruit .

He alone receives it , O Nanak, whose dest iny is so pre-ordained. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

I f one begs, t hen he should beg for t he Name of t he True One, which is given only by
His Pleasure.

Eat ing t his gift from t he Lord and Mast er, O Nanak, t he mind is sat isfied. | | 2| |

Pauree:

They alone earn profit in t his world, who have t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name.

They do not know t he love of dualit y; t hey place t heir hopes in t he True Lord.

They serve t he One Et ernal Lord, and give up everyt hing else.

One who forget s t he Supreme Lord God - useless is his breat h.

God draws His humble servant close in His loving embrace and prot ect s him - Nanak is
a sacrifice t o Him. | | 15| |


The Supreme Lord God gave t he Order, and t he rain aut omat ically began t o fall.

Grain and wealt h were produced in abundance; t he eart h was t ot ally sat isfied and
sat iat ed.

Forever and ever, chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and pain and povert y shall
run away.

People obt ain t hat which t hey are pre-ordained t o receive, according t o t he Will of t he
Lord.

The Transcendent Lord keeps you alive; O Nanak, medit at e on Him. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:
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To obt ain t he st at e of life of Nirvaanaa, medit at e in remembrance on t he One Lord.

There is no ot her place; how else can we be comfort ed?

I have seen t he whole world - wit hout t he Lord's Name, t here is no peace at all.

Body and wealt h shall ret urn t o dust - hardly anyone realizes t his.

Pleasure, beaut y and delicious t ast es are useless; what are you doing, O mort al?

One whom t he Lord Himself misleads, does not underst and His awesome power.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord at t ain Nirvaanaa, singing t he Praises
of t he True One.

Nanak: t hose who are pleasing t o Your Will, O Lord, seek Sanct uary at Your Door.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who are at t ached t o t he hem of t he Lord's robe, do not suffer birt h and deat h.

Those who remain awake t o t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises - t heir lives are approved.

Those who at t ain t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, are very fort unat e.

But t hose who forget t he Name - t heir lives are cursed, and broken like t hin st rands of
t hread.

O Nanak, t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy is more sacred t han hundreds of t housands,
even millions of cleansing bat hs at sacred shrines. | | 16| |


Like t he beaut iful eart h, adorned wit h j ewels of grass - such is t he mind, wit hin which
t he Love of t he Lord abides.

All one's affairs are easily resolved, O Nanak, when t he Guru, t he True Guru, is
pleased. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Roaming and wandering in t he t en direct ions, over wat er, mount ains and forest s

- wherever t he vult ure sees a dead body, he flies down and lands. | | 2| |

Pauree:

One who longs for all comfort s and rewards should pract ice Trut h.

Behold t he Supreme Lord God near you, and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
One Lord.

Become t he dust of all men's feet , and so merge wit h t he Lord.

Do not cause any being t o suffer, and you shall go t o your t rue home wit h honor.

Nanak speaks of t he Purifier of sinners, t he Creat or, t he Primal Being. | | 17| |

Shalok, Dohaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have made t he One Lord my Friend; He is All-powerful t o do everyt hing.

My soul is a sacrifice t o Him; t he Lord is t he t reasure of my mind and body. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Take my hand, O my Beloved; I shall never forsake You.

Those who forsake t he Lord, are t he most evil people; t hey shall fall int o t he horrible
pit of hell. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All t reasures are in His Home; what ever t he Lord does, comes t o pass.

The Saint s live by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Lord, washing off t he filt h of t heir
sins.

Wit h t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord dwelling wit hin t he heart , all misfort une is t aken away.

One who meet s t he Perfect Guru, shall not have t o suffer t hrough birt h and deat h.

Nanak is t hirst y for t he Blessed Vision of God's Darshan; by His Grace, He has
best owed it . | | 18| |

Shalok, Dakhanaa, Fift h Mehl:

I f you can dispel your doubt s, even for an inst ant , and love your only Beloved,

t hen wherever you go, t here you shall find Him. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Can t hey mount horses and handle guns, if all t hey know is t he game of polo?

Can t hey be swans, and fulfill t heir conscious desires, if t hey can only fly like chickens?
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who chant t he Lord's Name wit h t heir t ongues and hear it wit h t heir ears are
saved, O my friend.

Those hands which lovingly writ e t he Praises of t he Lord are pure.

I t is like performing all sort s of virt uous deeds, and bat hing at t he sixt y-eight sacred

They cross over t he world-ocean, and conquer t he fort ress of corrupt ion.

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O Nanak, serve t he I nfinit e Lord; grasp t he hem of His robe, and He will save you.
| | 19| |


Worldly affairs are unprofit able, if t he One Lord does not come t o mind.
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O Nanak, t he bodies of t hose who forget t heir Mast er shall burst apart . | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

The ghost has been t ransformed int o an angel by t he Creat or Lord.

God has emancipat ed all t he Sikhs and resolved t heir affairs.

He has seized t he slanderers and t hrown t hem t o t he ground, and declared t hem false
in His Court .

Nanak's God is glorious and great ; He Himself creat es and adorns. | | 2| |

Pauree:

God is unlimit ed; He has no limit ; He is t he One who does everyt hing.

The I naccessible and Unapproachable Lord and Mast er is t he Support of His beings.

Giving His Hand, He nurt ures and cherishes; He is t he Filler and Fulfiller.

He Himself is Merciful and Forgiving. Chant ing t he True Name, one is saved.

What ever pleases You - t hat alone is good; slave Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary. | | 20| |


One who belongs t o God has no hunger.

O Nanak, everyone who falls at his feet is saved. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

I f t he beggar begs for t he Lord's Name every day, his Lord and Mast er will grant his
request .

O Nanak, t he Transcendent Lord is t he most generous host ; He does not lack anyt hing
at all. | | 2| |

Pauree:

To imbue t he mind wit h t he Lord of t he Universe is t he t rue food and dress.

To embrace love for t he Name of t he Lord is t o possess horses and elephant s.

To medit at e on t he Lord st eadfast ly is t o rule over kingdoms of propert y and enj oy all
sort s of pleasures.

The minst rel begs at God's Door - he shall never leave t hat Door.

Nanak has t his yearning in his mind and body - he longs cont inually for God. | | 21| | 1| |
Sudh Keechay| |
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Raag Gauree, The Word Of The Devot ees:

Grace:

Gauree Gwaarayree, Fourt een Chau-Padas Of Kabeer Jee:

I was on fire, but now I have found t he Wat er of t he Lord's Name.

This Wat er of t he Lord's Name has cooled my burning body. | | 1| | Pause| |

To subdue t heir minds, some go off int o t he forest s;

but t hat Wat er is not found wit hout t he Lord God. | | 1| |

That fire has consumed angels and mort al beings,

but t he Wat er of t he Lord's Name saves His humble servant s from burning. | | 2| |

I n t he t errifying world-ocean, t here is an ocean of peace.

I cont inue t o drink it in, but t his Wat er is never exhaust ed. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, medit at e and vibrat e upon t he Lord, like t he rainbird remembering t he
wat er.

The Wat er of t he Lord's Name has quenched my t hirst . | | 4| | 1| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

O Lord, my t hirst for t he Wat er of Your Name will not go away.

The fire of my t hirst burns even more bright ly in t hat Wat er. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are t he Ocean of Wat er, and I am j ust a fish in t hat Wat er.

I n t hat Wat er, I remain; wit hout t hat Wat er, I would perish. | | 1| |

You are t he cage, and I am Your parrot .

So what can t he cat of deat h do t o me? | | 2| |

You are t he t ree, and I am t he bird.

I am so unfort unat e - I cannot see t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan! | | 3| |
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You are t he True Guru, and I am Your new disciple.

Says Kabeer, O Lord, please meet me - t his is my very last chance! | | 4| | 2| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

When I realize t hat t here is One, and only One Lord,

why t hen should t he people be upset ? | | 1| |

I am dishonored; I have lost my honor.

No one should follow in my foot st eps. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am bad, and bad in my mind as well.

I have no part nership wit h anyone. | | 2| |

I have no shame about honor or dishonor.

But you shall know, when your own false covering is laid bare. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, honor is t hat which is accept ed by t he Lord.

Give up everyt hing - medit at e, vibrat e upon t he Lord alone. | | 4| | 3| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

I f Yoga could be obt ained by wandering around naked,

t hen all t he deer of t he forest would be liberat ed. | | 1| |

What does it mat t er whet her someone goes naked, or wears a deer skin,

if he does not remember t he Lord wit hin his soul? | | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he spirit ual perfect ion of t he Siddhas could be obt ained by shaving t he head,

t hen why haven't sheep found liberat ion? | | 2| |

I f someone could save himself by celibacy, O Siblings of Dest iny,

why t hen haven't eunuchs obt ained t he st at e of supreme dignit y? | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O men, O Siblings of Dest iny:

wit hout t he Lord's Name, who has ever found salvat ion? | | 4| | 4| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

Those who t ake t heir rit ual bat hs in t he evening and t he morning

are like t he frogs in t he wat er. | | 1| |

When people do not love t he Lord's Name,

t hey must all go t o t he Right eous Judge of Dharma. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who love t heir bodies and t ry different looks,

do not feel compassion, even in dreams. | | 2| |

The wise men call t hem four-foot ed creat ures;

t he Holy find peace in t his ocean of pain. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, why do you perform so many rit uals?

Renounce everyt hing, and drink in t he supreme essence of t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

What use is chant ing, and what use is penance, fast ing or devot ional worship,

t o one whose heart is filled wit h t he love of dualit y? | | 1| |

O humble people, link your mind t o t he Lord.

Through cleverness, t he four-armed Lord is not obt ained. | | Pause| |

Set aside your greed and worldly ways.

Set aside sexual desire, anger and egot ism. | | 2| |

Rit ual pract ices bind people in egot ism;

meet ing t oget her, t hey worship st ones. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, He is obt ained only by devot ional worship.

Through innocent love, t he Lord is met . | | 4| | 6| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

I n t he dwelling of t he womb, t here is no ancest ry or social st at us.

All have originat ed from t he Seed of God. | | 1| |

Tell me, O Pandit , O religious scholar: since when have you been a Brahmin?

Don't wast e your life by cont inually claiming t o be a Brahmin. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f you are indeed a Brahmin, born of a Brahmin mot her,

t hen why didn't you come by some ot her way? | | 2| |

How is it t hat you are a Brahmin, and I am of a low social st at us?

How is it t hat I am formed of blood, and you are made of milk? | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, one who cont emplat es God,

is said t o be a Brahmin among us. | | 4| | 7| |
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Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

I n t he darkness, no one can sleep in peace.

The king and t he pauper bot h weep and cry. | | 1| |

As long as t he t ongue does not chant t he Lord's Name,

t he person cont inues coming and going in reincarnat ion, crying out in pain.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I t is like t he shadow of a t ree;

when t he breat h of life passes out of t he mort al being, t ell me, what becomes of his
wealt h? | | 2| |

I t is like t he music cont ained in t he inst rument ;

how can anyone know t he secret of t he dead? | | 3| |

Like t he swan on t he lake, deat h hovers over t he body.

Drink in t he Lord's sweet elixir, Kabeer. | | 4| | 8| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The creat ion is born of t he Light , and t he Light is in t he creat ion.

I t bears t wo fruit s: t he false glass and t he t rue pearl. | | 1| |

Where is t hat home, which is said t o be free of fear?

There, fear is dispelled and one lives wit hout fear. | | 1| | Pause| |

On t he banks of sacred rivers, t he mind is not appeased.

People remain ent angled in good and bad deeds. | | 2| |

Sin and virt ue are bot h t he same.

I n t he home of your own being, is t he Philosopher's St one; renounce your search for
any ot her virt ue. | | 3| |

Kabeer: O wort hless mort al, do not lose t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Keep t his mind of yours involved in t his involvement . | | 4| | 9| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

He claims t o know t he Lord, who is beyond measure and beyond t hought ;

by mere words, he plans t o ent er heaven. | | 1| |

I do not know where heaven is.

Everyone claims t hat he plans t o go t here. | | 1| | Pause| |

By mere t alk, t he mind is not appeased.

The mind is only appeased, when egot ism is conquered. | | 2| |

As long as t he mind is filled wit h t he desire for heaven,

he does not dwell at t he Lord's Feet . | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, unt o whom should I t ell t his?

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, is heaven. | | 4| | 10| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

We are born, and we grow, and having grown, we pass away.

Before our very eyes, t his world is passing away. | | 1| |

How can you not die of shame, claiming, "This world is mine"?

At t he very last moment , not hing is yours. | | 1| | Pause| |

Trying various met hods, you cherish your body,

but at t he t ime of deat h, it is burned in t he fire. | | 2| |

You apply sandalwood oil t o your limbs,

but t hat body is burned wit h t he firewood. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O virt uous people:

your beaut y shall vanish, as t he whole world wat ches. | | 4| | 11| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

Why do you cry and mourn, when anot her person dies?

Do so only if you yourself are t o live. | | 1| |

I shall not die as t he rest of t he world dies,

for now I have met t he life-giving Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

People anoint t heir bodies wit h fragrant oils,

and in t hat pleasure, t hey forget t he supreme bliss. | | 2| |

There is one well, and five wat er-carriers.

Even t hough t he rope is broken, t he fools cont inue t rying t o draw wat er. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, t hrough cont emplat ion, I have obt ained t his one underst anding.

There is no well, and no wat er-carrier. | | 4| | 12| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The mobile and immobile creat ures, insect s and mot hs

- in numerous lifet imes, I have passed t hrough t hose many forms. | | 1| |

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I lived in many such homes, O Lord,

before I came int o t he womb t his t ime. | | 1| | Pause| |

I was a Yogi, a celibat e, a penit ent , and a Brahmchaaree, wit h st rict self-discipline.

Somet imes I was a king, sit t ing on t he t hrone, and somet imes I was a beggar. | | 2| |

The fait hless cynics shall die, while t he Saint s shall all survive.

They drink in t he Lord's Ambrosial Essence wit h t heir t ongues. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, O God, have mercy on me.

I am so t ired; now, please bless me wit h Your perfect ion. | | 4| | 13| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee, Wit h Writ ings Of The Fift h Mehl:

Kabeer has seen such wonders!

Mist aking it for cream, t he people are churning wat er. | | 1| | Pause| |

The donkey grazes upon t he green grass;

arising each day, he laughs and brays, and t hen dies. | | 1| |

The bull is int oxicat ed, and runs around wildly.

He romps and eat s and t hen falls int o hell. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, a st range sport has become manifest :

t he sheep is sucking t he milk of her lamb. | | 3| |

Chant ing t he Lord's Name, my int ellect is enlight ened.

Says Kabeer, t he Guru has blessed me wit h t his underst anding. | | 4| | 1| | 14| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee, Panch-Padas:

I am like a fish out of wat er,

because in my previous life, I did not pract ice penance and int ense medit at ion. | | 1| |

Now t ell me, Lord, what will my condit ion be?

I left Benares - I had lit t le common sense. | | 1| | Pause| |

I wast ed my whole life in t he cit y of Shiva;

at t he t ime of my deat h, I moved t o Magahar. | | 2| |

For many years, I pract iced penance and int ense medit at ion at Kaashi;

now t hat my t ime t o die has come, I have come t o dwell at Magahar! | | 3| |

Kaashi and Magahar - I consider t hem t he same.

Wit h inadequat e devot ion, how can anyone swim across? | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, t he Guru and Ganaysha and Shiva all know

t hat Kabeer died chant ing t he Lord's Name. | | 5| | 15| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

You may anoint your limbs wit h sandalwood oil,

but in t he end, t hat body will be burned wit h t he firewood. | | 1| |

Why should anyone t ake pride in t his body or wealt h?

They shall end up lying on t he ground; t hey shall not go along wit h you t o t he world
beyond. | | 1| | Pause| |

They sleep by night and work during t he day,

but t hey do not chant t he Lord's Name, even for an inst ant . | | 2| |

They hold t he st ring of t he kit e in t heir hands, and chew bet el leaves in t heir mout hs,

but at t he t ime of deat h, t hey shall be t ied up t ight , like t hieves. | | 3| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, and immersed in His Love, sing t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord.

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, and find peace. | | 4| |

I n His Mercy, He implant s t he Naam wit hin us;

inhale deeply t he sweet aroma and fragrance of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 5| |

Says Kabeer, remember Him, you blind fool!

The Lord is True; all worldly affairs are false. | | 6| | 16| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee, Ti-Padas And Chau-Tukas:

I have t urned away from deat h and t urned t o t he Lord.

Pain has been eliminat ed, and I dwell in peac and comfort .

My enemies have been t ransformed int o friends.

The fait hless cynics have been t ransformed int o good-heart ed people. | | 1| |

Now, I feel t hat everyt hing brings me peace.
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Peace and t ranquilit y have come, since I realized t he Lord of t he Universe.
| | 1| | Pause| |
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My body was afflict ed wit h millions of diseases.

They have been t ransformed int o t he peaceful, t ranquil concent rat ion of Samaadhi.

When someone underst ands his own self,

he no longer suffers from illness and t he t hree fevers. | | 2| |

My mind has now been rest ored t o it s original purit y.

When I became dead while yet alive, only t hen did I come t o know t he Lord.

Says Kabeer, I am now immersed in int uit ive peace and poise.

I do not fear anyone, and I do not st rike fear int o anyone else. | | 3| | 17| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

When t he body dies, where does t he soul go?

I t is absorbed int o t he unt ouched, unst ruck melody of t he Word of t he Shabad.

Only one who knows t he Lord realizes Him.

The mind is sat isfied and sat iat ed, like t he mut e who eat s t he sugar candy and j ust
smiles, wit hout speaking. | | 1| |

Such is t he spirit ual wisdom which t he Lord has impart ed.

O mind, hold your breat h st eady wit hin t he cent ral channel of t he Sushmanaa.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Adopt such a Guru, t hat you shall not have t o adopt anot her again.

Dwell in such a st at e, t hat you shall never have t o dwell in any ot her.

Embrace such a medit at ion, t hat you shall never have t o embrace any ot her.

Die in such a way, t hat you shall never have t o die again. | | 2| |

Turn your breat h away from t he left channel, and away from t he right channel, and
unit e t hem in t he cent ral channel of t he Sushmanaa.

At t heir confluence wit hin your mind, t ake your bat h t here wit hout wat er.

To look upon all wit h an impart ial eye - let t his be your daily occupat ion.

Cont emplat e t his essence of realit y - what else is t here t o cont emplat e? | | 3| |

Wat er, fire, wind, eart h and et her

- adopt such a way of life and you shall be close t o t he Lord.

Says Kabeer, medit at e on t he I mmaculat e Lord.

Go t o t hat home, which you shall never have t o leave. | | 4| | 18| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee, Ti-Padas:

He cannot be obt ained by offering your weight in gold.

But I have bought t he Lord by giving my mind t o Him. | | 1| |

Now I recognize t hat He is my Lord.

My mind is int uit ively pleased wit h Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

Brahma spoke of Him cont inually, but could not find His limit .

Because of my devot ion t o t he Lord, He has come t o sit wit hin t he home of my inner
being. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, I have renounced my rest less int ellect .

I t is my dest iny t o worship t he Lord alone. | | 3| | 1| | 19| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

That deat h which t errifies t he ent ire world

- t he nat ure of t hat deat h has been revealed t o me, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad. | | 1| |

Now, how shall I die? My mind has already accept ed deat h.

Those who do not know t he Lord, die over and over again, and t hen depart .
| | 1| | Pause| |

Everyone says, "I will die, I will die."

But he alone becomes immort al, who dies wit h int uit ive underst anding. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, my mind is filled wit h bliss;

my doubt s have been eliminat ed, and I am in ecst asy. | | 3| | 20| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

There is no special place where t he soul aches; where should I apply t he oint ment ?

I have searched t he body, but I have not found such a place. | | 1| |

He alone knows it , who feels t he pain of such love;

t he arrows of t he Lord's devot ional worship are so sharp! | | 1| | Pause| |

I look upon all His soul-brides wit h an impart ial eye;

how can I know which ones are dear t o t he Husband Lord? | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, one who has such dest iny inscribed upon her forehead

- her Husband Lord t urns all ot hers away, and meet s wit h her. | | 3| | 21| |
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Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

One who has t he Lord as his Mast er, O Siblings of Dest iny

- count less liberat ions knock at his door. | | 1| |

I f I say now t hat my t rust is in You alone, Lord,

t hen what obligat ion do I have t o anyone else? | | 1| | Pause| |

He bears t he burden of t he t hree worlds;

why should He not cherish you also? | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, t hrough cont emplat ion, I have obt ained t his one underst anding.

I f t he mot her poisons her own child, what can anyone do? | | 3| | 22| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

Wit hout Trut h, how can t he woman be a t rue sat ee - a widow who burns herself on
her husband's funeral pyre?

O Pandit , O religious scholar, see t his and cont emplat e it wit hin your heart . | | 1| |

Wit hout love, how can one's affect ion increase?

As long as t here is at t achment t o pleasure, t here can be no spirit ual love. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who, in his own soul, believes t he Queen Maya t o be t rue,

does not meet t he Lord, even in dreams. | | 2| |

One who surrenders her body, mind, wealt h, home and self

- she is t he t rue soul-bride, says Kabeer. | | 3| | 23| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The whole world is engrossed in corrupt ion.

This corrupt ion has drowned ent ire families. | | 1| |

O man, why have you wrecked your boat and sunk it ?

You have broken wit h t he Lord, and j oined hands wit h corrupt ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Angels and human beings alike are burning in t he raging fire.

The wat er is near at hand, but t he beast does not drink it in. | | 2| |

By const ant cont emplat ion and awareness, t he wat er is brought fort h.

That wat er is immaculat e and pure, says Kabeer. | | 3| | 24| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

That family, whose son has no spirit ual wisdom or cont emplat ion

- why didn't his mot her j ust become a widow? | | 1| |

That man who has not pract iced devot ional worship of t he Lord

- why didn't such a sinful man die at birt h? | | 1| | Pause| |

So many pregnancies end in miscarriage - why was t his one spared?

He lives his life in t his world like a deformed amput ee. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, beaut iful and handsome
people are j ust ugly hunch-backs. | | 3| | 25| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose humble beings who t ake t he Name of t heir Lord and
Mast er. | | 1| |

Those who sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Pure Lord are pure.

They are my Siblings of Dest iny, so dear t o my heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

I am t he dust of t he lot us feet of t hose whose heart s are filled wit h t he All-pervading
Lord. | | 2| |

I am a weaver by birt h, and pat ient of mind.

Slowly, st eadily, Kabeer chant s t he Glories of God. | | 3| | 26| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

From t he Sky of t he Tent h Gat e, t he nect ar t rickles down, dist illed from my furnace.

I have gat hered in t his most sublime essence, making my body int o firewood. | | 1| |

He alone is called int oxicat ed wit h int uit ive peace and poise,

who drinks in t he j uice of t he Lord's essence, cont emplat ing spirit ual wisdom.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I nt uit ive poise is t he bar-maid who comes t o serve it .

I pass my night s and days in ecst asy. | | 2| |

Through conscious medit at ion, I linked my consciousness wit h t he I mmaculat e Lord.

Says Kabeer, t hen I obt ained t he Fearless Lord. | | 3| | 27| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The nat ural t endency of t he mind is t o chase t he mind.
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Who has est ablished himself as a Siddha, a being of miraculous spirit ual powers, by
killing his mind? | | 1| |

Who is t hat silent sage, who has killed his mind?

By killing t he mind, t ell me, who is saved? | | 1| | Pause| |

Everyone speaks t hrough t he mind.

Wit hout killing t he mind, devot ional worship is not performed. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, one who knows t he secret of t his myst ery,

beholds wit hin his own mind t he Lord of t he t hree worlds. | | 3| | 28| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The st ars which are seen in t he sky

- who is t he paint er who paint ed t hem? | | 1| |

Tell me, O Pandit , what is t he sky at t ached t o?

Very fort unat e is t he knower who knows t his. | | 1| | Pause| |

The sun and t he moon give t heir light ;

God's creat ive ext ension ext ends everywhere. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, he alone knows t his,

whose heart is filled wit h t he Lord, and whose mout h is also filled wit h t he Lord.
| | 3| | 29| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

The Simrit ee is t he daught er of t he Vedas, O Siblings of Dest iny.
!
She has brought a chain and a rope. | | 1| |

She has imprisoned t he people in her own cit y.
!
She has t ight ened t he noose of emot ional at t achment and shot t he arrow of deat h.
| | 1| | Pause| |

By cut t ing, she cannot be cut , and she cannot be broken.

She has become a serpent , and she is eat ing t he world. | | 2| |

Before my very eyes, she has plundered t he ent ire world.

Says Kabeer, chant ing t he Lord's Name, I have escaped her. | | 3| | 30| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

I have grasped t he reins and at t ached t he bridle;

abandoning everyt hing, I now ride t hrough t he skies. | | 1| |

I made self-reflect ion my mount ,

and in t he st irrups of int uit ive poise, I placed my feet . | | 1| | Pause| |

Come, and let me ride you t o heaven.

I f you hold back, t hen I shall st rike you wit h t he whip of spirit ual love. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, t hose who remain det ached from t he Vedas, t he Koran and t he Bible are
t he best riders. | | 3| | 31| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:
!
That mout h, which used t o eat t he five delicacies

- I have seen t he flames being applied t o t hat mout h. | | 1| |

O Lord, my King, please rid me of t his one afflict ion:

may I not be burned in fire, or cast int o t he womb again. | | 1| | Pause| |

The body is dest royed by so many ways and means.

Some burn it , and some bury it in t he eart h. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, O Lord, please reveal t o me Your Lot us Feet ;

aft er t hat , go ahead and send me t o my deat h. | | 3| | 32| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

He Himself is t he fire, and He Himself is t he wind.

When our Lord and Mast er wishes t o burn someone, t hen who can save him? | | 1| |

When I chant t he Lord's Name, what does it mat t er if my body burns?

My consciousness remains absorbed in t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Who is burned, and who suffers loss?

The Lord plays, like t he j uggler wit h his ball. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, chant t he t wo let t ers of t he Lord's Name - Raa Maa.

I f He is your Lord and Mast er, He will prot ect you. | | 3| | 33| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee, Du-Padas:

I have not pract iced Yoga, or focused my consciousness on medit at ion.

Wit hout renunciat ion, I cannot escape Maya. | | 1| |

How have I passed my life?
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I have not t aken t he Lord's Name as my Support . | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, I have searched t he skies,

and have not seen anot her, equal t o t he Lord. | | 2| | 34| |

Gauree, Kabeer Jee:

That head which was once embellished wit h t he finest t urban

- upon t hat head, t he crow now cleans his beak. | | 1| |

What pride should we t ake in t his body and wealt h?

Why not hold t ight t o t he Lord's Name inst ead? | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O my mind:

t his may be your fat e as well! | | 2| | 35| |

Thirt y-Five St eps Of Gauree Gwaarayree. | |

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, Asht apadees Of Kabeer Jee:

!
People beg for pleasure, but pain comes inst ead.
!
I would rat her not beg for t hat pleasure. | | 1| |

People are involved in corrupt ion, but st ill, t hey hope for pleasure.

How will t hey find t heir home in t he Sovereign Lord King? | | 1| | Pause| |

Even Shiva and Brahma are afraid of t his pleasure,

but I have j udged t hat pleasure t o be t rue. | | 2| |

Even sages like Sanak and Naarad, and t he t housand-headed serpent ,

did not see t he mind wit hin t he body. | | 3| |

Anyone can search for t his mind, O Siblings of Dest iny.

When it escapes from t he body, where does t he mind go? | | 4| |
!
By Guru's Grace, Jai Dayv and Naam Dayv
!
came t o know t his, t hrough loving devot ional worship of t he Lord. | | 5| |

This mind does not come or go.

One whose doubt is dispelled, knows t he Trut h. | | 6| |

This mind has no form or out line.

By God's Command it was creat ed; underst anding God's Command, it will be absorbed
int o Him again. | | 7| |

Does anyone know t he secret of t his mind?

This mind shall merge int o t he Lord, t he Giver of peace and pleasure. | | 8| |

There is One Soul, and it pervades all bodies.

Kabeer dwells upon t his Mind. | | 9| | 1| | 36| |

Gauree Gwaarayree:

Those who are awake t o t he One Name, day and night

- many of t hem have become Siddhas - perfect spirit ual beings - wit h t heir
consciousness at t uned t o t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The seekers, t he Siddhas and t he silent sages have all lost t he game.

The One Name is t he wish-fulfilling Elysian Tree, which saves t hem and carries t hem
across. | | 1| |

Those who are rej uvenat ed by t he Lord, do not belong t o any ot her.

Says Kabeer, t hey realize t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| | 37| |

Gauree And Also Sorat 'h:
`
O shameless being, don't you feel ashamed?

!
You have forsaken t he Lord - now where will you go? Unt o whom will you t urn?
| | 1| | Pause| |

One whose Lord and Mast er is t he highest and most exalt ed

- it is not proper for him t o go t o t he house of anot her. | | 1| |

That Lord and Mast er is pervading everywhere.

The Lord is always wit h us; He is never far away. | | 2| |

Even Maya t akes t o t he Sanct uary of His Lot us Feet .

Tell me, what is t here which is not in His home? | | 3| |

Everyone speaks of Him; He is All-powerful.

He is His Own Mast er; He is t he Giver. | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, he alone is perfect in t his world,

in whose heart t here is none ot her t han t he Lord. | | 5| | 38| |

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Whose son is he? Whose fat her is he?

Who dies? Who inflict s pain? | | 1| |

The Lord is t he t hug, who has drugged and robbed t he whole world.

I am separat ed from t he Lord; how can I survive, O my mot her? | | 1| | Pause| |

Whose husband is he? Whose wife is she?

Cont emplat e t his realit y wit hin your body. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, my mind is pleased and sat isfied wit h t he t hug.

The effect s of t he drug have vanished, since I recognized t he t hug. | | 3| | 39| |

Now, t he Lord, my King, has become my help and support .

I have cut away birt h and deat h, and at t ained t he supreme st at us. | | 1| | Pause| |

He has unit ed me wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

He has rescued me from t he five demons.

I chant wit h my t ongue and medit at e on t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He has made me his own slave. | | 1| |

The True Guru has blessed me wit h His generosit y.

He has lift ed me up, out of t he world-ocean.

I have fallen in love wit h His Lot us Feet .

The Lord of t he Universe dwells cont inually wit hin my consciousness. | | 2| |

The burning fire of Maya has been ext inguished.

My mind is cont ent ed wit h t he Support of t he Naam.

God, t he Lord and Mast er, is t ot ally permeat ing t he wat er and t he land.

Wherever I look, t here is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 3| |

He Himself has implant ed His devot ional worship wit hin me.

By pre-ordained dest iny, one meet s Him, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

When He grant s His Grace, one is perfect ly fulfilled.

Kabeer's Lord and Mast er is t he Cherisher of t he poor. | | 4| | 40| |

There is pollut ion in t he wat er, and pollut ion on t he land; what ever is born is pollut ed.

There is pollut ion in birt h, and more pollut ion in deat h; all beings are ruined by
pollut ion. | | 1| |

Tell me, O Pandit , O religious scholar: who is clean and pure?

Medit at e on such spirit ual wisdom, O my friend. | | 1| | Pause| |

There is pollut ion in t he eyes, and pollut ion in speech; t here is pollut ion in t he ears as
well.

St anding up and sit t ing down, one is pollut ed; one's kit chen is pollut ed as well. | | 2| |

Everyone knows how t o be caught , but hardly anyone knows how t o escape.

Says Kabeer, t hose who medit at e on t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s, are not pollut ed.
| | 3| | 41| |

Gauree:

Resolve t his one conflict for me, O Lord,

if you require any work from Your humble servant . | | 1| | Pause| |

I s t his mind great er, or t he One t o whom t he mind is at t uned?

I s t he Lord great er, or one who knows t he Lord? | | 1| |

I s Brahma great er, or t he One who creat ed Him?
!
Are t he Vedas great er, or t he One from which t hey came? | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, I have become depressed;

is t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage great er, or t he slave of t he Lord? | | 3| | 42| |

Raag Gauree Chayt ee:

Behold, O Siblings of Dest iny, t he st orm of spirit ual wisdom has come.
!
I t has t ot ally blown away t he t hat ched hut s of doubt , and t orn apart t he bonds of
Maya. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t wo pillars of double-mindedness have fallen, and t he beams of emot ional
at t achment have come crashing down.

!
The t hat ched roof of greed has caved in, and t he pit cher of evil-mindedness has been
broken. | | 1| |
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!
Your servant is drenched wit h t he rain t hat has fallen in t his st orm.

Says Kabeer, my mind became enlight ened, when I saw t he sun rise. | | 2| | 43| |

Gauree Chayt ee:


They do not list en t o t he Lord's Praises, and t hey do not sing t he Lord's Glories,

but t hey t ry t o bring down t he sky wit h t heir t alk. | | 1| |

What can anyone say t o such people?

You should always be careful around t hose whom God has excluded from His
devot ional worship. | | 1| | Pause| |

They do not offer even a handful of wat er,

while t hey slander t he one who brought fort h t he Ganges. | | 2| |

Sit t ing down or st anding up, t heir ways are crooked and evil.

They ruin t hemselves, and t hen t hey ruin ot hers. | | 3| |

They know not hing except evil t alk.

They would not even obey Brahma's orders. | | 4| |

They t hemselves are lost , and t hey mislead ot hers as well.

They set t heir own t emple on fire, and t hen t hey fall asleep wit hin it . | | 5| |
!
They laugh at ot hers, while t hey t hemselves are one-eyed.

Seeing t hem, Kabeer is embarrassed. | | 6| | 1| | 44| |

Raag Gauree Bairaagan, Kabeer Jee:


He does not honor his ancest ors while t hey are alive, but he holds feast s in t heir
honor aft er t hey have died.

Tell me, how can his poor ancest ors receive what t he crows and t he dogs have eat en
up? | | 1| |

I f only someone would t ell me what real happiness is!

Speaking of happiness and j oy, t he world is perishing. How can happiness be found?
| | 1| | Pause| |

Making gods and goddesses out of clay, people sacrifice living beings t o t hem.

Such are your dead ancest ors, who cannot ask for what t hey want . | | 2| |

You murder living beings and worship lifeless t hings; at your very last moment , you
shall suffer in t errible pain.

You do not know t he value of t he Lord's Name; you shall drown in t he t errifying
world-ocean. | | 3| |

You worship gods and goddesses, but you do not know t he Supreme Lord God.

Says Kabeer, you have not remembered t he Lord who has no ancest ors; you are
clinging t o your corrupt ways. | | 4| | 1| | 45| |

Gauree:

One who remains dead while yet alive, will live even aft er deat h; t hus he merges int o
t he Primal Void of t he Absolut e Lord.

Remaining pure in t he midst of impurit y, he will never again fall int o t he t errifying

O my Lord, t his is t he milk t o be churned.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, hold your mind st eady and st able, and in t his way,
drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru's arrow has pierced t he hard core of t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, and t he
st at e of enlight enment has dawned.

I n t he darkness of Maya, I mist ook t he rope for t he snake, but t hat is over, and now I
dwell in t he et ernal home of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Maya has drawn her bow wit hout an arrow, and has pierced t his world, O Siblings of
Dest iny.
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The drowning person is blown around in t he t en direct ions by t he wind, but I hold
t ight t o t he st ring of t he Lord's Love. | | 3| |

The dist urbed mind has been absorbed in t he Lord; dualit y and evil-mindedness have
run away.

Says Kabeer, I have seen t he One Lord, t he Fearless One; I am at t uned t o t he Name
of t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| | 46| |

Gauree Bairaagan, Ti-Padas:

I t urned my breat h inwards, and pierced t hrough t he six chakras of t he body, and my
awareness was cent ered on t he Primal Void of t he Absolut e Lord.

Search for t he One who does not come or go, who does not die and is not born, O
renunciat e. | | 1| |

My mind has t urned away from t he world, and is absorbed in t he Mind of God.

By Guru's Grace, my underst anding has been changed; ot herwise, I was t ot ally
ignorant . | | 1| | Pause| |

That which was near has become dist ant , and again, t hat which was dist ant is near,
for t hose who realize t he Lord as He is.

I t is like t he sugar wat er made from t he candy; only one who drinks it knows it s t ast e.
| | 2| |

Unt o whom should I speak Your speech, O Lord; it is beyond t he t hree qualit ies. I s
t here anyone wit h such discerning wisdom?

Says Kabeer, as is t he fuse which you apply, so is t he flash you will see. | | 3| | 3| | 47| |

Gauree:

There is no rainy season, ocean, sunshine or shade, no creat ion or dest ruct ion t here.

No life or deat h, no pain or pleasure is felt t here. There is only t he Primal Trance of
Samaadhi, and no dualit y. | | 1| |

The descript ion of t he st at e of int uit ive poise is indescribable and sublime.

I t is not measured, and it is not exhaust ed. I t is neit her light nor heavy. | | 1| | Pause| |

Neit her lower nor upper worlds are t here; neit her day nor night are t here.

There is no wat er, wind or fire; t here, t he True Guru is cont ained. | | 2| |

The I naccessible and Unfat homable Lord dwells t here wit hin Himself; by Guru's Grace,
He is found.

Says Kabeer, I am a sacrifice t o my Guru; I remain in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy. | | 3| | 4| | 48| |

Gauree:

Wit h bot h sin and virt ue, t he ox of t he body is purchased; t he air of t he breat h is t he
capit al which has appeared.
!
The bag on it s back is filled wit h desire; t his is how we purchase t he herd. | | 1| |

My Lord is such a wealt hy merchant !

He has made t he whole world his peddler. | | 1| | Pause| |

Sexual desire and anger are t he t ax-collect ors, and t he waves of t he mind are t he
highway robbers.
!
The five element s j oin t oget her and divide up t heir loot . This is how our herd is
disposed of! | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O Saint s: This is t he st at e of affairs now!

Going uphill, t he ox has grown weary; t hrowing off his load, he cont inues on his
j ourney. | | 3| | 5| | 49| |

Gauree, Panch-Padas:

For a few short days, t he soul-bride st ays in her parent 's house; t hen, she must go t o
her in-laws.

The blind, foolish and ignorant people do not know t his. | | 1| |

Tell me, why is t he bride wearing her ordinary clot hes?

The guest s have arrived at her home, and her Husband has come t o t ake her away.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Who has lowered t he rope of t he breat h down, int o t he well of t he world which we
see?

The rope of t he breat h breaks away from t he pit cher of t he body, and t he wat er-
carrier get s up and depart s. | | 2| |

When t he Lord and Mast er is kind and grant s His Grace, t hen her affairs are all
resolved.
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Then she is known as t he happy soul-bride, if she cont emplat es t he Word of t he
!
Bound by t he act ions she has commit t ed, she wanders around - see t his and
underst and.

What can we say t o her? What can t he poor soul-bride do? | | 4| |

Disappoint ed and hopeless, she get s up and depart s. There is no support or
encouragement in her consciousness.

So remain at t ached t o t he Lord's Lot us Feet , and hurry t o His Sanct uary, Kabeer!
| | 5| | 6| | 50| |

Gauree :

The Yogi says t hat Yoga is good and sweet , and not hing else is, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Those who shave t heir heads, and t hose who amput at e t heir limbs, and t hose who
ut t er only a single word, all say t hat t hey have at t ained t he spirit ual perfect ion of t he
Siddhas. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord, t he blind ones are deluded by doubt .

And t hose, t o whom I go t o find release - t hey t hemselves are bound by all sort s of
chains. | | 1| | Pause| |

The soul is re-absorbed int o t hat from which it originat ed, when one leaves t his pat h
of errors.

The scholarly Pandit s, t he virt uous, t he brave and t he generous, all assert t hat t hey
alone are great . | | 2| |

He alone underst ands, whom t he Lord inspires t o underst and. Wit hout underst anding,
what can anyone do?

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he darkness is dispelled, and in t his way, t he j ewel is
obt ained. | | 3| |

Give up t he evil act ions of your left and right hands, and grasp hold of t he Feet of t he
Lord.

Says Kabeer, t he mut e has t ast ed t he molasses, but what can he say about it if he is
asked? | | 4| | 7| | 51| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Kabeer Jee:


Where somet hing exist ed, now t here is not hing. The five element s are no longer
t here.

The I da, t he Pingala and t he Sushmanaa - O human being, how can t he breat hs
t hrough t hese be count ed now? | | 1| |

The st ring has been broken, and t he Sky of t he Tent h Gat e has been dest royed.
Where has your speech gone?

This cynicism afflict s me, night and day; who can explain t his t o me and help me
underst and? | | 1| | Pause| |

Where t he world is - t he body is not t here; t he mind is not t here eit her.

The Joiner is forever unat t ached; now, wit hin whom is t he soul said t o be cont ained?
| | 2| |

By j oining t he element s, people cannot j oin t hem, and by breaking, t hey cannot be
broken, unt il t he body perishes.

Of whom is t he soul t he mast er, and of whom is it t he servant ? Where, and t o whom
does it go? | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, I have lovingly focused my at t ent ion on t hat place where t he Lord
dwells, day and night .

Only He Himself t ruly knows t he secret s of His myst ery; He is et ernal and
indest ruct ible. | | 4| | 1| | 52| |

Gauree:

Let cont emplat ion and int uit ive medit at ion be your t wo ear-rings, and t rue wisdom
your pat ched overcoat .

I n t he cave of silence, dwell in your Yogic post ure; let t he subj ugat ion of desire be
your spirit ual pat h. | | 1| |

O my King, I am a Yogi, a hermit , a renunciat e.

I do not die or suffer pain or separat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The solar syst ems and galaxies are my horn; t he whole world is t he bag t o carry my
ashes.

Eliminat ing t he t hree qualit ies and finding release from t his world is my deep
medit at ion. | | 2| |

My mind and breat h are t he t wo gourds of my fiddle, and t he Lord of all t he ages is it s
frame.
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The st ring has become st eady, and it does not break; t his guit ar vibrat es wit h t he
unst ruck melody. | | 3| |

Hearing it , t he mind is enrapt ured and becomes perfect ; it does not waver, and it is
not affect ed by Maya.

Says Kabeer, t he bairaagee, t he renunciat e, who has played such a game, is not
reincarnat ed again int o t he world of form and subst ance. | | 4| | 2| | 53| |

Gauree:

Nine yards, t en yards, and t went y-one yards - weave t hese int o t he full piece of clot h;

t ake t he sixt y t hreads and add nine j oint s t o t he sevent y-t wo on t he loom. | | 1| |

Life weaves it self int o it s pat t erns.

Leaving her home, t he soul goes t o t he world of t he weaver. | | 1| | Pause| |

This clot h cannot be measured in yards or weighed wit h weight s; it s food is t wo and a
half measures.

I f it does not obt ain food right away, it quarrels wit h t he mast er of t he house. | | 2| |

How many days will you sit here, in opposit ion t o your Lord and Mast er? When will
t his opport unit y come again?

Leaving his pot s and pans, and t he bobbins wet wit h his t ears, t he weaver soul
depart s in j ealous anger. | | 3| |

The wind-pipe is empt y now; t he t hread of t he breat h does not come out any longer.
The t hread is t angled; it has run out .

So renounce t he world of form and subst ance while you remain here, O poor soul;
says Kabeer: you must underst and t his! | | 4| | 3| | 54| |

Gauree:

When one light merges int o anot her, what becomes of it t hen?

That person, wit hin whose heart t he Lord's Name does not well up - may t hat person
burst and die! | | 1| |

O my dark and beaut iful Lord,

my mind is at t ached t o You. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing wit h t he Holy, t he perfect ion of t he Siddhas is obt ained. What good is Yoga or
indulgence in pleasures?

When t he t wo meet t oget her, t he business is conduct ed, and t he link wit h t he Lord's
Name is est ablished. | | 2| |

People believe t hat t his is j ust a song, but it is a medit at ion on God.

I t is like t he inst ruct ions given t o t he dying man at Benares. | | 3| |

Whoever sings or list ens t o t he Lord's Name wit h conscious awareness

- says Kabeer, wit hout a doubt , in t he end, he obt ains t he highest st at us.
| | 4| | 1| | 4| | 55| |

Gauree:

Those who t ry t o do t hings by t heir own effort s are drowned in t he t errifying world-
ocean; t hey cannot cross over.

Those who pract ice religious rit uals and st rict self-discipline - t heir egot ist ical pride
shall consume t heir minds. | | 1| |

Your Lord and Mast er has given you t he breat h of life and food t o sust ain you; Oh,
why have you forgot t en Him?

Human birt h is a priceless j ewel, which has been squandered in exchange for a
wort hless shell. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t hirst of desire and t he hunger of doubt afflict you; you do not cont emplat e t he
Lord in your heart .

I nt oxicat ed wit h pride, you cheat yourself; you have not enshrined t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad wit hin your mind. | | 2| |

Those who are deluded by sensual pleasures, who are t empt ed by sexual delight s and
enj oy wine are corrupt .

But t hose who, t hrough dest iny and good karma, j oin t he Societ y of t he Saint s, float
over t he ocean, like iron at t ached t o wood. | | 3| |

I have wandered in doubt and confusion, t hrough birt h and reincarnat ion; now, I am
so t ired. I am suffering in pain and wast ing away.

Says Kabeer, meet ing wit h t he Guru, I have obt ained supreme j oy; my love and
devot ion have saved me. | | 4| | 1| | 5| | 56| |

Gauree:

Like t he st raw figure of a female elephant , fashioned t o t rap t he bull elephant , O crazy
mind, t he Lord of t he Universe has st aged t he drama of t his world.

At t ract ed by t he lure of sexual desire, t he elephant is capt ured, O crazy mind, and
now t he halt er is placed around it s neck. | | 1| |
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So escape from corrupt ion and immerse yourself in t he Lord; t ake t his advice, O crazy
mind.

You have not medit at ed fearlessly on t he Lord, O crazy mind; you have not embarked
upon t he Lord's Boat . | | 1| | Pause| |

The monkey st ret ches out it s hand, O crazy mind, and t akes a handful of corn;

now unable t o escape, O crazy mind, it is made t o dance door t o door. | | 2| |

Like t he parrot caught in t he t rap, O crazy mind, you t rapped by t he affairs of Maya.

Like t he weak dye of t he safflower, O crazy mind, so is t he expanse of t his world of
form and subst ance. | | 3| |

There are so many holy shrines in which t o bat he, O crazy mind, and so many gods t o
worship.

Says Kabeer, you shall not be saved like t his, O crazy mind; only by serving t he Lord
will you find release. | | 4| | 1| | 6| | 57| |

Gauree:

Fire does not burn it , and t he wind does not blow it away; t hieves cannot get near it .

Accumulat e t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name; t hat wealt h does not go anywhere. | | 1| |

My wealt h is God, t he Lord of Wealt h, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Support of t he
eart h: t his is called t he most excellent wealt h.

The peace which is obt ained by serving God, t he Lord of t he Universe - t hat peace
cannot be found in kingdoms or power. | | 1| | Pause| |

Shiva and Sanak, in t heir search for t his wealt h, became Udaasees, and renounced t he
world.

One whose mind is filled wit h t he Lord of liberat ion, and whose t ongue chant s t he
Name of t he Lord, shall not be caught by t he noose of Deat h. | | 2| |

My own wealt h is t he spirit ual wisdom and devot ion given by t he Guru; my mind is
held st eady in perfect neut ral balance.

I t is like wat er for t he burning soul, like an anchoring support for t he wandering mind;
t he bondage of doubt and fear is dispelled. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer: O you who are int oxicat ed wit h sexual desire, reflect upon t his in your
heart , and see.

Wit hin your home t here are hundreds of t housands, millions of horses and elephant s;
but wit hin my home is t he One Lord. | | 4| | 1| | 7| | 58| |

Gauree:

Like t he monkey wit h a handful of grain, who will not let go because of greed

- j ust so, all t he deeds commit t ed in greed ult imat ely become a noose around one's
neck. | | 1| |

Wit hout devot ional worship, human life passes away in vain.

Wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, wit hout vibrat ing and medit at ing
on t he Lord God, one does not abide in Trut h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Like t he flower which blossoms in t he wilderness wit h no one t o enj oy it s fragrance,

so do people wander in reincarnat ion; over and over again, t hey are dest royed by
Deat h. | | 2| |

This wealt h, yout h, children and spouse which t he Lord has given you - t his is all j ust
a passing show.

Those who are caught and ent angled in t hese are carried away by sensual desire.
| | 3| |

Age is t he fire, and t he body is t he house of st raw; on all four sides, t his play is being
played out .

Says Kabeer, t o cross over t he t erriffying world-ocean, I have t aken t o t he Shelt er of
t he True Guru. | | 4| | 1| | 8| | 59| |

Gauree:

The wat er of t he sperm is cloudy, and t he egg of t he ovary is crimson.

From t his clay, t he puppet is fashioned. | | 1| |

I am not hing, and not hing is mine.

This body, wealt h, and all delicacies are Yours, O Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| | Pause| |

I nt o t his clay, t he breat h is infused.
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By Your Power, You have set t his false cont rivance in mot ion. | | 2| |
!
Some collect hundreds of t housands of dollars,

but in t he end, t he pit cher of t he body burst s. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, t hat single foundat ion which you have laid

will be dest royed in an inst ant - you are so egot ist ical. | | 4| | 1| | 9| | 60| |

Gauree:

Just as Dhroo and Prahlaad medit at ed on t he Lord, so should you medit at e on t he
Lord, O my soul. | | 1| |

O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, I have placed my fait h in You;

along wit h all my family, I have come aboard Your boat . | | 1| | Pause| |

When it is pleasing t o Him, t hen He inspires us t o obey t he Hukam of His Command.

He causes t his boat t o cross over. | | 2| |

By Guru's Grace, such underst anding is infused int o me;

my comings and goings in reincarnat ion have ended. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, medit at e, vibrat e upon t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he eart h.

I n t his world, in t he world beyond and everywhere, He alone is t he Giver.
| | 4| | 2| | 10| | 61| |

Gauree 9:

He leaves t he womb, and comes int o t he world;

as soon as t he air t ouches him, he forget s his Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

O my soul, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

You were upside-down, living in t he womb; you generat ed t he int ense medit at ive heat
of 't apas'.

Then, you escaped t he fire of t he belly. | | 2| |

Aft er wandering t hrough 8.4 million incarnat ions, you came.

I f you st umble and fall now, you shall find no home or place of rest . | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, medit at e, vibrat e upon t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he eart h.

He is not seen t o be coming or going; He is t he Knower of all. | | 4| | 1| | 11| | 62| |

Gauree Poorbee:

Don't wish for a home in heaven, and don't be afraid t o live in hell.

What ever will be will be, so don't get your hopes up in your mind. | | 1| |

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord,

from whom t he most excellent t reasure is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

What good is chant ing, penance or self-mort ificat ion? What good is fast ing or
cleansing bat hs,

unless you know t he way t o worship t he Lord God wit h loving devot ion? | | 2| |

Don't feel so delight ed at t he sight of wealt h, and don't weep at t he sight of suffering
and adversit y.

As is wealt h, so is adversit y; what ever t he Lord proposes, comes t o pass. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, now I know t hat t he Lord dwells wit hin t he heart s of His Saint s;

t hat servant performs t he best service, whose heart is filled wit h t he Lord.
| | 4| | 1| | 12| | 63| |

Gauree:

O my mind, even if you carry someone's burden, t hey don't belong t o you.

This world is like t he perch of t he bird on t he t ree. | | 1| |

I drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord.

Wit h t he t ast e of t his essence, I have forgot t en all ot her t ast es. | | 1| | Pause| |

Why should we weep at t he deat h of ot hers, when we ourselves are not permanent ?

Whoever is born shall pass away; why should we cry out in grief? | | 2| |

We are re-absorbed int o t he One from whom we came; drink in t he Lord's essence,
and remain at t ached t o Him.

Says Kabeer, my consciousness is filled wit h t hought s of remembrance of t he Lord; I
have become det ached from t he world. | | 3| | 2| | 13| | 64| |

Raag Gauree:

The bride gazes at t he pat h, and sighs wit h t earful eyes.
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Her heart is not happy, but she does not ret race her st eps, in hopes of seeing t he
Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. | | 1| |

So fly away, black crow,

so t hat I may quickly meet my Beloved Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, t o obt ain t he st at us of et ernal life, worship t he Lord wit h devot ion.

The Name of t he Lord is my only Support ; wit h my t ongue, I chant t he Lord's Name.
| | 2| | 1| | 14| | 65| |

Raag Gauree 11:

All around, t here are t hick bushes of sweet basil, and t here in t he midst of t he forest ,
t he Lord is singing wit h j oy.

Beholding His wondrous beaut y, t he milk-maid was ent ranced, and said, "Please don't
leave me; please don't come and go! "| | 1| |

My mind is at t ached t o Your Feet , O Archer of t he Universe;

he alone meet s You, who is blessed by great good fort une. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n Brindaaban, where Krishna grazes his cows, he ent ices and fascinat es my mind.

You are my Lord Mast er, t he Archer of t he Universe; my name is Kabeer.
| | 2| | 2| | 15| | 66| |

Gauree Poorbee 12:

Many people wear various robes, but what is t he use of living in t he forest ?

What good does it do if a man burns incense before his gods? What good does it do t o
dip one's body in wat er? | | 1| |
!
O soul, I know t hat I will have t o depart .

You ignorant idiot : underst and t he I mperishable Lord.

What ever you see, you will not see t hat again, but st ill, you cling t o Maya.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The spirit ual t eachers, medit at ors and t he great preachers are all engrossed in t hese
worldly affairs.

Says Kabeer, wit hout t he Name of t he One Lord, t his world is blinded by Maya.
| | 2| | 1| | 16| | 67| |

Gauree 12:
!
O people, O vict ims of t his Maya, abandon your doubt s and dance out in t he open.
! !
What sort of a hero is one who is afraid t o face t he bat t le? What sort of sat ee is she
who, when her t ime comes, st art s collect ing her pot s and pans? | | 1| |

St op your wavering, O crazy people!

Now t hat you have t aken up t he challenge of deat h, let yourself burn and die, and
at t ain perfect ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The world is engrossed in sexual desire, anger and Maya; in t his way it is plundered
and ruined.

Says Kabeer, do not forsake t he Lord, your Sovereign King, t he Highest of t he High.
| | 2| | 2| | 17| | 68| |

Gauree 13:

Your Command is upon my head, and I no longer quest ion it .

You are t he river, and You are t he boat man; salvat ion comes from You. | | 1| |

O human being, embrace t he Lord's medit at ion,

whet her your Lord and Mast er is angry wit h you or in love wit h you. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Name is my Support , like t he flower blossoming in t he wat er.

Says Kabeer, I am t he slave of Your home; I live or die as You will. | | 2| | 18| | 69| |

Gauree:

Wandering t hrough 8.4 million incarnat ions, Krishna's fat her Nand was t ot ally
exhaust ed.

Because of his devot ion, Krishna was incarnat ed in his home; how great was t he good
fort une of t his poor man! | | 1| |

You say t hat Krishna was Nand's son, but whose son was Nand himself?

When t here was no eart h or et her or t he t en direct ions, where was t his Nand t hen?
| | 1| | Pause| |
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He does not fall int o misfort une, and He does not t ake birt h; His Name is t he
I mmaculat e Lord.

Kabeer's Lord is such a Lord and Mast er, who has no mot her or fat her. | | 2| | 19| | 70| |

Gauree:

Slander me, slander me - go ahead, people, and slander me.

Slander is pleasing t o t he Lord's humble servant .

Slander is my fat her, slander is my mot her. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f I am slandered, I go t o heaven;

t he wealt h of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides wit hin my mind.

I f my heart is pure, and I am slandered,

t hen t he slanderer washes my clot hes. | | 1| |

One who slanders me is my friend;

t he slanderer is in my t hought s.

The slanderer is t he one who prevent s me from being slandered.

The slanderer wishes me long life. | | 2| |

I have love and affect ion for t he slanderer.

Slander is my salvat ion.

Slander is t he best t hing for servant Kabeer.

The slanderer is drowned, while I am carried across. | | 3| | 20| | 71| |

O my Sovereign Lord King, You are Fearless; You are t he Carrier t o carry us across, O
my Lord King. | | 1| | Pause| |

When I was, t hen You were not ; now t hat You are, I am not .

Now, You and I have become one; seeing t his, my mind is cont ent . | | 1| |

When t here was wisdom, how could t here be st rengt h? Now t hat t here is wisdom,
st rengt h cannot prevail.

Says Kabeer, t he Lord has t aken away my wisdom, and I have at t ained spirit ual
perfect ion. | | 2| | 21| | 72| |

Gauree:
!
He fashioned t he body chamber wit h six rings, and placed wit hin it t he incomparable
t hing.

He made t he breat h of life t he wat chman, wit h lock and key t o prot ect it ; t he Creat or
did t his in no t ime at all. | | 1| |

Keep your mind awake and aware now, O Sibling of Dest iny.

You were careless, and you have wast ed your life; your home is being plundered by
t hieves. | | 1| | Pause| |

The five senses st and as guards at t he gat e, but now can t hey be t rust ed?

When you are conscious in your consciousness, you shall be enlight ened and
illuminat ed. | | 2| |

Seeing t he nine openings of t he body, t he soul-bride is led ast ray; she does not obt ain
t hat incomparable t hing.

Says Kabeer, t he nine openings of t he body are being plundered; rise up t o t he Tent h
Gat e, and discover t he t rue essence. | | 3| | 22| | 73| |

Gauree:
!
O mot her, I do not know any ot her, except Him.
!
My breat h of life resides in Him, whose praises are sung by Shiva and Sanak and so
many ot hers. | | Pause| |
!
My heart is illuminat ed by spirit ual wisdom; meet ing t he Guru, I medit at e in t he Sky of
t he Tent h Gat e.

The diseases of corrupt ion, fear and bondage have run away; my mind has come t o
know peace in it s own t rue home. | | 1| |

I mbued wit h a balanced single-mindedness, I know and obey God; not hing else ent ers
my mind.

My mind has become fragrant wit h t he scent of sandalwood; I have renounced
egot ist ical selfishness and conceit . | | 2| |
!
That humble being, who sings and medit at es on t he Praises of his Lord and Mast er, is
t he dwelling-place of God.

He is blessed wit h great good fort une; t he Lord abides in his mind. Good karma
radiat es from his forehead. | | 3| |

I have broken t he bonds of Maya; t he int uit ive peace and poise of Shiva has dawned
wit hin me, and I am merged in oneness wit h t he One.
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!
Says Kabeer, meet ing t he Guru, I have found absolut e peace. My mind has ceased it s
wanderings; I am happy. | | 4| | 23| | 74| |

Raag Gauree Poorbee, Baawan Akhree Of Kabeer Jee:

Grace:

Through t hese fift y-t wo let t ers, t he t hree worlds and all t hings are described.

These let t ers shall perish; t hey cannot describe t he I mperishable Lord. | | 1| |

Wherever t here is speech, t here are let t ers.

Where t here is no speech, t here, t he mind rest s on not hing.

He is in bot h speech and silence.

No one can know Him as He is. | | 2| |

I f I come t o know t he Lord, what can I say; what good does it do t o speak?

He is cont ained in t he seed of t he banyan-t ree, and yet , His expanse spreads across
t he t hree worlds. | | 3| |

One who knows t he Lord underst ands His myst ery, and bit by bit , t he myst ery
disappears.

Turning away from t he world, one's mind is pierced t hrough wit h t his myst ery, and
one obt ains t he I ndest ruct ible, I mpenet rable Lord. | | 4| |

The Muslim knows t he Muslim way of life; t he Hindu knows t he Vedas and Puraanas.

To inst ruct t heir minds, people ought t o st udy some sort of spirit ual wisdom. | | 5| |

I know only t he One, t he Universal Creat or, t he Primal Being.

I do not believe in anyone whom t he Lord writ es and erases.

I f someone knows t he One, t he Universal Creat or,

he shall not perish, since he knows Him. | | 6| |

KAKKA: When t he rays of Divine Light come int o t he heart -lot us,

t he moon-light of Maya cannot ent er t he basket of t he mind.

And if one obt ains t he subt le fragrance of t hat spirit ual flower,

he cannot describe t he indescribable; he could speak, but who would underst and?
| | 7| |

KHAKHA: The mind has ent ered t his cave.

I t does not leave t his cave t o wander in t he t en direct ions.

Knowing t heir Lord and Mast er, people show compassion;

t hen, t hey become immort al, and at t ain t he st at e of et ernal dignit y. | | 8| |

GAGGA: One who underst ands t he Guru's Word

does not list en t o anyt hing else.

He remains like a hermit and does not go anywhere,

when he grasps t he Ungraspable Lord and dwells in t he sky of t he Tent h Gat e. | | 9| |

GHAGHA: He dwells in each and every heart .

Even when t he body-pit cher burst s, he does not diminish.

When someone finds t he Pat h t o t he Lord wit hin his own heart ,

why should he abandon t hat Pat h t o follow some ot her pat h? | | 10| |

NGANGA: Rest rain yourself, love t he Lord, and dismiss your doubt s.

Even if you do not see t he Pat h, do not run away; t his is t he highest wisdom. | | 11| |

CHACHA: He paint ed t he great pict ure of t he world.

Forget t his pict ure, and remember t he Paint er.

This wondrous paint ing is now t he problem.

Forget t his pict ure and focus your consciousness on t he Paint er. | | 12| |

CHHACHHA: The Sovereign Lord of t he Universe is here wit h you.

Why are you so unhappy? Why don't you abandon your desires?

O my mind, each and every moment I t ry t o inst ruct you,

but you forsake Him, and ent angle yourself wit h ot hers. | | 13| |

JAJJA: I f someone burns his body while he is st ill alive,

and burns away t he desires of his yout h, t hen he finds t he right way.

When he burns his desire for his own wealt h, and t hat of ot hers,

t hen he finds t he Divine Light . | | 14| |
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JHAJHA: You are ent angled in t he world, and you do not know how t o get unt angled.

You hold back in fear, and are not approved by t he Lord.

Why do you t alk such nonsense, t rying t o convince ot hers?

St irring up argument s, you shall only obt ain more argument s. | | 15| |

NYANYA: He dwells near you, deep wit hin your heart ; why do you leave Him and go
far away?

I searched t he whole world for Him, but I found Him near myself. | | 16| |

TATTA: I t is such a difficult pat h, t o find Him wit hin your own heart .

Open t he doors wit hin, and ent er t he Mansion of His Presence.

Beholding t he I mmovable Lord, you shall not slip and go anywhere else.

You shall remain firmly at t ached t o t he Lord, and your heart will be happy. | | 17| |

T'HAT'HA: Keep yourself far away from t his mirage.

Wit h great difficult y, I have calmed my mind.

That cheat er, who cheat ed and devoured t he whole world

- I have cheat ed t hat cheat er, and my mind is now at peace. | | 18| |

DADDA: When t he Fear of God wells up, ot her fears depart .

Ot her fears are absorbed int o t hat Fear.

When one rej ect s t he Fear of God, t hen ot her fears cling t o him.

But if he becomes fearless, t he fears of his heart run away. | | 19| |

DHADHA: Why do you search in ot her direct ions?

Searching for Him like t his, t he breat h of life runs out .

When I ret urned aft er climbing t he mount ain,

I found Him in t he fort ress - t he fort ress which He Himself made. | | 20| |

NANNA: The warrior who fight s on t he bat t le-field should keep up and press on.

He should not yield, and he should not ret reat .

Blessed is t he coming of one

who conquers t he one and renounces t he many. | | 21| |

TATTA: The impassable world-ocean cannot be crossed over;

t he body remains embroiled in t he t hree worlds.

But when t he Lord of t he t hree worlds ent ers int o t he body,

t hen one's essence merges wit h t he essence of realit y, and t he True Lord is at t ained.
| | 22| |

T'HAT'HA: He is Unfat homable; His dept hs cannot be fat homed.

He is Unfat homable; t his body is impermanent , and unst able.

The mort al builds his dwelling upon t his t iny space;

wit hout any pillars, he wishes t o support a mansion. | | 23| |

DADDA: What ever is seen shall perish.

Cont emplat e t he One who is unseen.

When t he key is insert ed in t he Tent h Gat e,

t hen t he Blessed Vision of t he Merciful Lord's Darshan is seen. | | 24| |

DHADHA: When one ascends from t he lower realms of t he eart h t o t he higher realms
of t he heavens, t hen everyt hing is resolved.

The Lord dwells in bot h t he lower and higher worlds.

Leaving t he eart h, t he soul ascends t o t he heavens;

t hen, t he lower and higher j oin t oget her, and peace is obt ained. | | 25| |

NANNA: The days and night s go by; I am looking for t he Lord.

Looking for Him, my eyes have become blood-shot .

Aft er looking and looking,when He is finally found,

t hen t he one who was looking merges int o t he One who was looked for. | | 26| |

PAPPA: He is limit less; His limit s cannot be found.

I have at t uned myself t o t he Supreme Light .
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One who cont rols his five senses

rises above bot h sin and virt ue. | | 27| |

FAFFA: Even wit hout t he flower, t he fruit is produced.

One who looks at a slice of t hat fruit

and reflect s on it , will not be consigned t o reincarnat ion.

A slice of t hat fruit slices all bodies. | | 28| |

BABBA: When one drop blends wit h anot her drop,

t hen t hese drops cannot be separat ed again.

Become t he Lord's slave, and hold t ight t o His medit at ion.
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I f you t urn your t hought s t o t he Lord, t he Lord will t ake care of you like a relat ive.
| | 29| |

BHABHA: When doubt is pierced, union is achieved.

I have shat t ered my fear, and now I have come t o have fait h.

I t hought t hat He was out side of me, but now I know t hat He is wit hin me.

When I came t o underst and t his myst ery, t hen I recognized t he Lord. | | 30| |

MAMMA: Clinging t o t he source, t he mind is sat isfied.

One who knows t his myst ery underst ands his own mind.

Let no one delay in unit ing his mind.

Those who obt ain t he True Lord are immersed in delight . | | 31| |

MAMMA: The mort al's business is wit h his own mind; one who disciplines his mind
at t ains perfect ion.

Only t he mind can deal wit h t he mind; says Kabeer, I have not met anyt hing like t he
mind. | | 32| |

This mind is Shakt i; t his mind is Shiva.

This mind is t he life of t he five element s.

When t his mind is channeled, and guided t o enlight enment ,

it can describe t he secret s of t he t hree worlds. | | 33| |

YAYYA: I f you know anyt hing, t hen dest roy your evil-mindedness, and subj ugat e t he
body-village.

When you are engaged in t he bat t le, don't run away; t hen, you shall be known as a
spirit ual hero. | | 34| |

RARRA: I have found t ast es t o be t ast eless.

Becoming t ast eless, I have realized t hat t ast e.

Abandoning t hese t ast es, I have found t hat t ast e.

Drinking in t hat t ast e, t his t ast e is no longer pleasing. | | 35| |

LALLA: Embrace such love for t he Lord in your mind,

t hat you shall not have t o go t o any ot her; you shall at t ain t he supreme t rut h.

And if you embrace love and affect ion for Him t here,

t hen you shall obt ain t he Lord; obt aining Him, you shall be absorbed in His Feet .
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WAWA: Time and t ime again, dwell upon t he Lord.

Dwelling upon t he Lord, defeat shall not come t o you.

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hose, who sing t he praises of t he Saint s, t he sons of
t he Lord.

Meet ing t he Lord, t ot al Trut h is obt ained. | | 37| |

WAWA: Know Him. By knowing Him, t his mort al becomes Him.

When t his soul and t hat Lord are blended, t hen, having been blended, t hey cannot be
known separat ely. | | 38| |

SASSA: Discipline your mind wit h sublime perfect ion.

Refrain from t hat t alk which at t ract s t he heart .

The heart is at t ract ed, when love wells up.

The King of t he t hree worlds is perfect ly pervading and permeat ing t here. | | 39| |

KHAKHA: Anyone who seeks Him, and by seeking Him, finds Him, shall not be born
again.

When someone seeks Him, and comes t o underst and and cont emplat e Him,

t hen he crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean in an inst ant . | | 40| |

SASSA: The bed of t he soul-bride is adorned by her Husband Lord;

her skept icism is dispelled.

Renouncing t he shallow pleasures of t he world, she obt ains t he supreme delight .

Then, she is t he soul-bride; He is called her Husband Lord. | | 41| |

HAHA: He exist s, but He is not known t o exist .

When He is known t o exist , t hen t he mind is pleased and appeased.

Of course t he Lord exist s, if one could only underst and Him.

Then, He alone exist s, and not t his mort al being. | | 42| |

Everyone goes around saying, "I 'll t ake t his, and I 'll t ake t hat ."

Because of t hat , t hey suffer in t errible pain.

When someone comes t o love t he Lord of Lakhshmi,

his sorrow depart s, and he obt ains t ot al peace. | | 43| |

KHAKHA: Many have wast ed t heir lives, and t hen perished.

Wast ing away, t hey do not remember t he Lord, even now.

But if someone, even now, comes t o know t he t ransit ory nat ure of t he world and
rest rain his mind,

he shall find his permanent home, from which he was separat ed. | | 44| |
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The fift y-t wo let t ers have been j oined t oget her.

But people cannot recognize t he One Word of God.

Kabeer speaks t he Shabad, t he Word of Trut h.

One who is a Pandit , a religious scholar, must remain fearless.

I t is t he business of t he scholarly person t o j oin let t ers.

The spirit ual person cont emplat es t he essence of realit y.

According t o t he wisdom wit hin t he mind,

says Kabeer, so does one come t o underst and. | | 45| |


Raag Gauree, T'hit ee ~ The Lunar Days Of Kabeer Jee:

Shalok:

There are fift een lunar days, and seven days of t he week.

Says Kabeer, it is neit her here nor t here.

When t he Siddhas and seekers come t o know t he Lord's myst ery,

t hey t hemselves become t he Creat or; t hey t hemselves become t he Divine Lord. | | 1| |

T'hit ee:

On t he day of t he new moon, give up your hopes.

Remember t he Lord, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

You shall at t ain t he Gat e of Liberat ion while yet alive.

You shall come t o know t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Fearless Lord, and t he essence
of your own inner being. | | 1| |

One who enshrines love for t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord of t he Universe

- by t he Grace of t he Saint s, her mind becomes pure; night and day, she remains
awake and aware, singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. | | 1| | Pause| |

On t he first day of t he lunar cycle, cont emplat e t he Beloved Lord.

He is playing wit hin t he heart ; He has no body - He is I nfinit e.

The pain of deat h never consumes t hat person

who remains absorbed in t he Primal Lord God. | | 2| |

On t he second day of t he lunar cycle, know t hat t here are t wo beings wit hin t he fiber
of t he body.

Maya and God are blended wit h everyt hing.

God does not increase or decrease.

He is unknowable and immaculat e; He does not change. | | 3| |

On t he t hird day of t he lunar cycle, one who maint ains his equilibrium amidst t he
t hree modes

finds t he source of ecst asy and t he highest st at us.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, fait h wells up.

Out wardly, and deep wit hin, God's Light is always radiant . | | 4| |

On t he fourt h day of t he lunar cycle, rest rain your fickle mind,

and do not ever associat e wit h sexual desire or anger.

On land and sea, He Himself is in Himself.

He Himself medit at es and chant s His Chant . | | 5| |
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On t he fift h day of t he lunar cycle, t he five element s expand out ward.

Men are occupied in t he pursuit of gold and women.

How rare are t hose who drink in t he pure essence of t he Lord's Love.

They shall never again suffer t he pains of old age and deat h. | | 6| |

On t he sixt h day of t he lunar cycle, t he six chakras run in six direct ions.

Wit hout enlight enment , t he body does not remain st eady.

So erase your dualit y and hold t ight t o forgiveness,

and you will not have t o endure t he t ort ure of karma or religious rit uals. | | 7| |

On t he sevent h day of t he lunar cycle, know t he Word as True,

and you shall be accept ed by t he Lord, t he Supreme Soul.

Your doubt s shall be eradicat ed, and your pains eliminat ed,

and in t he ocean of t he celest ial void, you shall find peace. | | 8| |

On t he eight h day of t he lunar cycle, t he body is made of t he eight ingredient s.

Wit hin it is t he Unknowable Lord, t he King of t he supreme t reasure.

The Guru, who knows t his spirit ual wisdom, reveals t he secret of t his myst ery.

Turning away from t he world, He abides in t he Unbreakable and I mpenet rable Lord.
| | 9| |

On t he nint h day of t he lunar cycle, discipline t he nine gat es of t he body.
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Keep your pulsat ing desires rest rained.

Forget all your greed and emot ional at t achment ;
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you shall live t hroughout t he ages, eat ing t he fruit of immort alit y. | | 10| |

On t he t ent h day of t he lunar cycle, t here is ecst asy in all direct ions.

Doubt is dispelled, and t he Lord of t he Universe is met .

He is t he Embodiment of light , t he incomparable essence.

He is st ainless, wit hout st ain, beyond bot h sunshine and shade. | | 11| |

On t he elevent h day of t he lunar cycle, if you run in t he direct ion of t he One,

you will not have t o suffer t he pains of reincarnat ion again.

Your body will become cool, immaculat e and pure.

The Lord was said t o be far away, but He is found near at hand. | | 12| |

On t he t welft h day of t he lunar cycle, t welve suns rise.

Day and night , t he celest ial bugles vibrat e t he unst ruck melody.

Then, one beholds t he Fat her of t he t hree worlds.

This is wonderful! The human being has become God! | | 13| |

On t he t hirt eent h day of t he lunar cycle, t he t hirt een holy books proclaim

t hat you must recognize t he Lord in t he net her regions of t he underworld as well as
t he heavens.

There is no high or low, no honor or dishonor.

The Lord is pervading and permeat ing all. | | 14| |

On t he fourt eent h day of t he lunar cycle, in t he fourt een worlds

and on each and every hair, t he Lord abides.

Cent er yourself and medit at e on t rut h and cont ent ment .

Speak t he speech of God's spirit ual wisdom. | | 15| |

On t he day of t he full moon, t he full moon fills t he heavens.

I t s power is diffused t hrough it s gent le light .

I n t he beginning, in t he end, and in t he middle, God remains firm and st eady.

Kabeer is immersed in t he ocean of peace. | | 16| |


Raag Gauree, The Seven Days Of The Week Of Kabeer Jee:

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord each and every day.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, you shall come t o know t he myst ery of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

On Sunday, begin t he devot ional worship of t he Lord,

and rest rain t he desires wit hin t he t emple of t he body.

When your at t ent ion is focused day and night upon t hat imperishable place,

t hen t he celest ial flut es play t he unst ruck melody in t ranquil peace and poise. | | 1| |

On Monday, t he Ambrosial Nect ar t rickles down from t he moon.

Tast ing it , all poisons are removed in an inst ant .

Rest rained by Gurbani, t he mind remains indoors;

drinking in t his Nect ar, it is int oxicat ed. | | 2| |

On Tuesday, underst and realit y;

you must know t he way t he five t hieves work.

Those who leave t heir own home t o go out wandering

shall feel t he t errible wrat h of t he Lord, t heir King. | | 3| |

On Wednesday, one's underst anding is enlight ened.

The Lord comes t o dwell in t he lot us of t he heart .

Meet ing t he Guru, one comes t o look alike upon pleasure and pain,

and t he invert ed lot us is t urned upright . | | 4| |

On Thursday, wash off your corrupt ion.

Forsake t he t rinit y, and at t ach yourself t o t he One God.

At t he confluence of t he t hree rivers of knowledge, right act ion and devot ion, t here,

why not wash away your sinful mist akes? | | 5| |

On Friday, keep up and complet e your fast ;

day and night , you must fight against your own self.
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I f you rest rain your five senses,

t hen you shall not cast your glance on anot her. | | 6| |

On Sat urday, keep t he candle of God's Light st eady wit hin your heart ;

you will be enlight ened, inwardly and out wardly.

All your karma will be erased. | | 7| |

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Know t hat as long as you place your hopes in ot hers,

you shall not find t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

When you embrace love for t he Lord,

says Kabeer, t hen, you shall become pure in your very fiber. | | 8| | 1| |

Raag Gauree Chayt ee, The Word Of Naam Dayv Jee:


God makes even st ones float .

So why shouldn't Your humble slave also float across, chant ing Your Name, O Lord?
| | 1| | Pause| |

You saved t he prost it ut e, and t he ugly hunch-back; You helped t he hunt er and
Aj aamal swim across as well.

The hunt er who shot Krishna in t he foot - even he was liberat ed.

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hose who chant t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

You saved Bidur, t he son of t he slave-girl, and Sudama; You rest ored Ugrasain t o his
t hrone.

Wit hout medit at ion, wit hout penance, wit hout a good family, wit hout good deeds,
Naam Dayv's Lord and Mast er saved t hem all. | | 2| | 1| |

Raag Gauree, Padas Of Ravi Daas Jee, Gauree Gwaarayree:

Grace:

The company I keep is wret ched and low, and I am anxious day and night ;
!
my act ions are crooked, and I am of lowly birt h. | | 1| |

O Lord, Mast er of t he eart h, Life of t he soul,

please do not forget me! I am Your humble servant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Take away my pains, and bless Your humble servant wit h Your Sublime Love.

I shall not leave Your Feet , even t hough my body may perish. | | 2| |

Says Ravi Daas, I seek t he prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary;

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please, meet Your humble servant - do not delay! | | 3| | 1| |

Baygumpura, 't he cit y wit hout sorrow', is t he name of t he t own.

There is no suffering or anxiet y t here.
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There are no t roubles or t axes on commodit ies t here.

There is no fear, blemish or downfall t here. | | 1| |

Now, I have found t his most excellent cit y.
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There is last ing peace and safet y t here, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

God's Kingdom is st eady, st able and et ernal.

There is no second or t hird st at us; all are equal t here.

That cit y is populous and et ernally famous.
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Those who live t here are wealt hy and cont ent ed. | | 2| |

They st roll about freely, j ust as t hey please.

They know t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, and no one blocks t heir way.

Says Ravi Daas, t he emancipat ed shoe-maker:

whoever is a cit izen t here, is a friend of mine. | | 3| | 2| |


Gauree Bairaagan, Ravi Daas Jee:

The pat h t o God is very t reacherous and mount ainous, and all I have is t his wort hless
ox.

I offer t his one prayer t o t he Lord, t o preserve my capit al. | | 1| |
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I s t here any merchant of t he Lord t o j oin me? My cargo is loaded, and now I am
leaving. | | 1| | Pause| |
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I am t he merchant of t he Lord; I deal in spirit ual wisdom.

I have loaded t he Wealt h of t he Lord's Name; t he world has loaded poison. | | 2| |

O you who know t his world and t he world beyond: writ e what ever nonsense you
please about me.

The club of t he Messenger of Deat h shall not st rike me, since I have cast off all
ent anglement s. | | 3| |

Love of t his world is like t he pale, t emporary color of t he safflower.

The color of my Lord's Love, however, is permanent , like t he dye of t he madder plant .
So says Ravi Daas, t he t anner. | | 4| | 1| |

Gauree Poorbee, Ravi Daas Jee:


The frog in t he deep well knows not hing of it s own count ry or ot her lands;

j ust so, my mind, infat uat ed wit h corrupt ion, underst ands not hing about t his world or
t he next . | | 1| |

O Lord of all worlds: reveal t o me, even for an inst ant , t he Blessed Vision of Your
Darshan. | | 1| | Pause| |

My int ellect is pollut ed; I cannot underst and Your st at e, O Lord.

Take pit y on me, dispel my doubt s, and t each me t rue wisdom. | | 2| |

Even t he great Yogis cannot describe Your Glorious Virt ues; t hey are beyond words.

I am dedicat ed t o Your loving devot ional worship, says Ravi Daas t he t anner. | | 3| | 1| |

Gauree Bairaagan:


I n t he Golden Age of Sat Yuga, was Trut h; in t he Silver Age of Trayt a Yuga, charit able
feast s; in t he Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga, t here was worship.

I n t hose t hree ages, people held t o t hese t hree ways. But in t he I ron Age of Kali Yuga,
t he Name of t he Lord is your only Support . | | 1| |

How can I swim across?

No one has explained t o me,

so t hat I might underst and how I can escape reincarnat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

So many forms of religion have been described; t he whole world is pract icing t hem.

What act ions will bring emancipat ion, and t ot al perfect ion? | | 2| |

One may dist inguish bet ween good and evil act ions, and list en t o t he Vedas and t he
Puraanas,

but doubt st ill persist s. Skept icism cont inually dwells in t he heart , so who can
eradicat e egot ist ical pride? | | 3| |

Out wardly, he washes wit h wat er, but deep wit hin, his heart is t arnished by all sort s of
vices.

So how can he become pure? His met hod of purificat ion is like t hat of an elephant ,
covering himself wit h dust right aft er his bat h! | | 4| |

Wit h t he rising of t he sun, t he night is brought t o it s end; t he whole world knows t his.

I t is believed t hat wit h t he t ouch of t he Philosopher's St one, copper is immediat ely
t ransformed int o gold. | | 5| |

When one meet s t he Supreme Philosopher's St one, t he Guru, if such pre-ordained
dest iny is writ t en on one's forehead,

t hen t he soul blends wit h t he Supreme Soul, and t he st ubborn doors are opened wide.
| | 6| |

Through t he way of devot ion, t he int ellect is imbued wit h Trut h; doubt s,
ent anglement s and vices are cut away.

The mind is rest rained, and one at t ains j oy, cont emplat ing t he One Lord, who is bot h
wit h and wit hout qualit ies. | | 7| |

I have t ried many met hods, but by t urning it away, t he noose of doubt is not t urned
away.

Love and devot ion have not welled up wit hin me, and so Ravi Daas is sad and
depressed. | | 8| | 1| |
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Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, First House, So Dar ~ That Gat e:

What is t hat Gat e, and what is t hat Home, in which You sit and t ake care of all?

Count less musical inst rument s of so many various kinds vibrat e t here for You; so
many are t he musicians t here for You.

There are so many Ragas t here for You, along wit h t heir accompanying harmonies; so
many minst rels sing t o You.

The winds sing t o You, as do wat er and fire; t he Right eous Judge of Dharma sings at
Your Door.

Chit ar and Gupat , t he recording angels of t he conscious and t he subconscious, sing t o
You; t hey know, and t hey writ e, and on t he basis of what t hey writ e, t he Lord of
Dharma passes j udgement .

Shiva and Brahma and t he Goddess Parvaat i, so beaut iful and ever adorned by You,
sing t o You.

The I ndras, seat ed upon t heir celest ial t hrones, wit h t he deit ies at Your Gat e, sing t o
You.

The Siddhas in Samaadhi sing t o You, and t he Holy Saint s, in t heir cont emplat ive
medit at ion, sing t o You.

The celibat es, t he t rut hful and t he pat ient beings sing t o You, and t he might y warriors
sing t o You.

The scholarly Pandit s sing t o You, along wit h t he holy Rishis and t he readers of t he
Vedas t hroughout t he ages.

The Mohinis, t he heavenly beaut ies who ent ice t he heart in paradise, in t his world and
in t he net her regions, sing t o You.

The fourt een priceless j ewels creat ed by You, and t he sixt y-eight holy places of
pilgrimage, sing t o You.

The might y warriors and t he divine heroes sing t o You, and t he four sources of
creat ion sing t o You.

The cont inent s, t he worlds and t he solar syst ems, creat ed and inst alled by Your Hand,
sing t o You.

They alone sing t o You, who are pleasing t o Your Will, and who are imbued wit h t he
nect ar of Your devot ional worship.

So many ot hers sing t o You, t hey do not come int o my mind; how can Nanak t hink of
t hem?

That Lord and Mast er - He is True, forever True; He is True, and True is His Name.

He who creat ed t he creat ion is True, and He shall always be True; He shall not depart ,
even when t he creat ion depart s.

He creat ed t he world of Maya wit h it s various colors and species.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He Himself wat ches over it , as it pleases His Great ness.

What ever pleases Him, t hat is what He does. No one can issue any commands t o Him.
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He is t he King, t he King of Kings, t he Emperor of Kings! Nanak lives in surrender t o
His Will. | | 1| | 1| |


That Lord is I mmaculat e; t he Lord God is I mmaculat e. The Lord is Unapproachable,
Unfat homable and I ncomparable.

All medit at e, all medit at e on You, O Dear Lord, O True Creat or.

All beings are Yours; You are t he Giver of all beings.

So medit at e on t he Lord, O Saint s; He is t he One who t akes away all pain.

The Lord Himself is t he Mast er, and He Himself is His own servant . O Nanak, how
insignificant are mort al beings! | | 1| |

You are t ot ally pervading wit hin each and every heart ; O Lord, You are t he One Primal
Being, All-permeat ing.

Some are givers, and some are beggars; all of t his is Your wondrous play!

You Yourself are t he Giver, and You Yourself are t he Enj oyer. I know of no ot her t han
You.

You are t he Supreme Lord God, I nfinit e and Et ernal; what Glorious Praises of Yours
should I speak and chant ?

Unt o t hose who serve, unt o t hose who serve You, slave Nanak is a sacrifice. | | 2| |

Those who medit at e on t he Lord, t hose who medit at e on You, O Dear Lord, t hose
humble beings dwell in peace in t his world.

They are liberat ed, t hey are liberat ed, who medit at e on t he Lord; t he noose of Deat h
is cut away from t hem.

Those who medit at e on t he Fearless One, on t he Fearless Lord, all t heir fears are
dispelled.

Those who have served, t hose who have served my Dear Lord, are absorbed int o t he
Being of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Blessed are t hey, blessed are t hey, who have medit at ed on t he Dear Lord; slave
Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 3| |

Devot ion t o You, devot ion t o You, is a t reasure, overflowing, infinit e and endless.

Your devot ees, Your devot ees praise You, O Dear Lord, in many and various ways.

For You, so many, for You, so very many, O Dear Lord, perform worship and
adorat ion; t hey pract ice penance and endlessly chant in medit at ion.

For You, many - for You, so very many read t he various Simrit ees and Shaast ras; t hey
perform religious rit uals and t he six ceremonies.

Those devot ees, t hose devot ees are good, O servant Nanak, who are pleasing t o my
Lord God. | | 4| |

You are t he Primal Being, t he Unrivalled Creat or Lord; t here is no ot her as Great as
You.

You are t he One, age aft er age; forever and ever, You are One and t he same. You are
t he Et ernal, Unchanging Creat or.

What ever pleases You comes t o pass. What ever You Yourself do, happens.

You Yourself creat ed t he ent ire Universe, and having done so, You Yourself shall
dest roy it all.

Servant Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Creat or, t he Knower of all. | | 5| | 2| |


Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Chaupaday, Second House:

Hearing, everyone calls You Great ,

but only one who has seen You, knows j ust how Great You are.
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No one can measure Your Wort h, or describe You.

Those who describe You, remain absorbed in You. | | 1| |

O my Great Lord and Mast er of Unfat homable Dept h, You are t he Ocean of Excellence.

No one knows t he great ness of Your expanse. | | 1| | Pause| |

All t he cont emplat ors met t oget her and pract iced cont emplat ion;

all t he appraisers met t oget her and t ried t o appraise You.

The t heologians, t he medit at ors and t he t eachers of t eachers

could not express even an iot a of Your Great ness. | | 2| |

All Trut h, all aust erit ies, all goodness,

and t he great ness of t he Siddhas, t he beings of perfect spirit ual powers

- wit hout You, none has at t ained such spirit ual powers.

They are obt ained by Your Grace; t heir flow cannot be blocked. | | 3| |

What can t he helpless speaker do?

Your bount ies are overflowing wit h Your Praises.

And t he one, unt o whom You give - why should he t hink of any ot her?

O Nanak, t he True Lord is t he Embellisher. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Chant ing t he Name, I live; forget t ing it , I die.

I t is so difficult t o chant t he True Name.

I f someone feels hunger for t he True Name,

t hen t hat hunger shall consume his pains. | | 1| |

So how could I ever forget Him, O my Mot her?

True is t he Mast er, and True is His Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

People have grown weary of t rying t o appraise t he great ness of t he True Name, but
t hey have not been able t o appraise even an iot a of it .

Even if t hey were all t o meet t oget her and recount t hem,

You would not be made any great er or lesser. | | 2| |

He does not die - t here is no reason t o mourn.

He cont inues t o give, but His Provisions are never exhaust ed.

This Glorious Virt ue is His alone - no one else is like Him;

t here has never been anyone like Him, and t here never shall be. | | 3| |

As Great as You Yourself are, so Great are Your Gift s.

I t is You who creat ed day and night as well.

Those who forget t heir Lord and Mast er are vile and despicable.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, people are wret ched out cast s. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:
!
I f a beggar cries out at t he door, t he Mast er hears it in His Mansion.

Whet her He receives him or pushes him away, it is t he Gift of t he Lord's Great ness.
| | 1| |

Recognize t he Lord's Light wit hin all, and do not consider social class or st at us; t here
are no classes or cast es in t he world hereaft er. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself act s, and He Himself inspires us t o act .

He Himself considers our complaint s.

Since You, O Creat or Lord, are t he Doer,

why should I submit t o t he world? | | 2| |

You Yourself creat ed and You Yourself give.

You Yourself eliminat e evil-mindedness;

by Guru's Grace, You come t o abide in our minds,

and t hen, pain and darkness are dispelled from wit hin. | | 3| |

He Himself infuses love for t he Trut h.

Unt o ot hers, t he Trut h is not best owed.

I f He best ows it upon someone, says Nanak, t hen, in t he world hereaft er, t hat person
is not called t o account . | | 4| | 3| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The urges of t he heart are like cymbals and ankle-bells;

t he drum of t he world resounds wit h t he beat .

Naarad dances t o t he t une of t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga;

where can t he celibat es and t he men of t rut h place t heir feet ? | | 1| |

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The world is blind; our Lord and Mast er is All-seeing. | | 1| | Pause| |

The disciple feeds on t he Guru;

out of love for bread, he comes t o dwell in his home.
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I f one were t o live and eat for hundreds of years,

t hat day alone would be auspicious, when he recognizes his Lord and Mast er. | | 2| |

Beholding t he sight of t he pet it ioner, compassion is not aroused.

No one lives wit hout give and t ake.

The king administ ers j ust ice only if his palm is greased.

No one is moved by t he Name of God. | | 3| |

O Nanak, t hey are human beings in form and name only;

by t heir deeds t hey are dogs - t his is t he Command of t he Lord's Court .

By Guru's Grace, if one sees himself as a guest in t his world,

t hen he gains honor in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 4| | 4| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

As much as t he Shabad is in t he mind, so much is Your melody; as much as t he form
of t he universe is, so much is Your body, Lord.

You Yourself are t he t ongue, and You Yourself are t he nose. Do not speak of any
ot her, O my mot her. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is One;

He is t he One and Only; O Siblings of Dest iny, He is t he One alone. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself kills, and He Himself emancipat es; He Himself gives and t akes.

He Himself beholds, and He Himself rej oices; He Himself best ows His Glance of Grace.
| | 2| |

What ever He is t o do, t hat is what He is doing. No one else can do anyt hing.

As He proj ect s Himself, so do we describe Him; t his is all Your Glorious Great ness,
Lord. | | 3| |

The Dark Age of Kali Yuga is t he bot t le of wine; Maya is t he sweet wine, and t he
int oxicat ed mind cont inues t o drink it in.
!
He Himself assumes all sort s of forms; t hus poor Nanak speaks. | | 4| | 5| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Make your int ellect your inst rument , and love your t ambourine;

t hus bliss and last ing pleasure shall be produced in your mind.

This is devot ional worship, and t his is t he pract ice of penance.

So dance in t his love, and keep t he beat wit h your feet . | | 1| |

Know t hat t he perfect beat is t he Praise of t he Lord;

ot her dances produce only t emporary pleasure in t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Play t he t wo cymbals of t rut h and cont ent ment .

Let your ankle bells be t he last ing Vision of t he Lord.

Let your harmony and music be t he eliminat ion of dualit y.


Let t he fear of God wit hin your heart and mind be your spinning dance,

and keep up, whet her sit t ing or st anding.

To roll around in t he dust is t o know t hat t he body is only ashes.


Keep t he company of t he disciples, t he st udent s who love t he t eachings.

As Gurmukh, list en t o t he True Name.

O Nanak, chant it , over and over again.

So dance in t his love, and keep t he beat wit h your feet . | | 4| | 6| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

He creat ed t he air, and He support s t he whole world; he bound wat er and fire
t oget her.

The blind, t en-headed Raavan had his heads cut off, but what great ness was obt ained
by killing him? | | 1| |

What Glories of Yours can be chant ed?

You are t ot ally pervading everywhere; You love and cherish all. | | 1| | Pause| |

You creat ed all beings, and You hold t he world in Your Hands; what great ness is it t o
put a ring in t he nose of t he black cobra, as Krishna did?

Whose Husband are You? Who is Your wife? You are subt ly diffused and pervading in
all. | | 2| |

Brahma, t he best ower of blessings, ent ered t he st em of t he lot us, wit h his relat ives, t o
find t he ext ent of t he universe.

Proceeding on, he could not find it s limit s; what glory was obt ained by killing Kansa,
t he king? | | 3| |

The j ewels were produced and brought fort h by churning t he ocean of milk. The ot her
gods proclaimed "We are t he ones who did t his! "
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Says Nanak, by hiding, how can t he Lord be hidden? He has given each t heir share,
one by one. | | 4| | 7| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The vine of good act ions and charact er has spread out , and it bears t he fruit of t he
Lord's Name.

The Name has no form or out line; it vibrat es wit h t he unst ruck Sound Current ;
t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad, t he I mmaculat e Lord is revealed. | | 1| |

One can speak on t his only when he knows it .

He alone drinks in t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who drink it in are enrapt ured; t heir bonds and shackles are cut away.

When one's light blends int o t he Divine Light , t hen t he desire for Maya is ended. | | 2| |

Among all light s, I behold Your Form; all t he worlds are Your Maya.

Among t he t umult s and forms, He sit s in serene det achment ; He best ows His Glance
of Grace upon t hose who are engrossed in t he illusion. | | 3| |

The Yogi who plays on t he inst rument of t he Shabad gains t he Blessed Vision of t he
I nfinit ely Beaut iful Lord.

He, t he Lord, is immersed in t he Unst ruck Shabad of t he Word, says Nanak, t he
humble and meek. | | 4| | 8| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

My virt ue is t hat I carry t he load of my words upon my head.

The real words are t he Words of t he Creat or Lord.

How useless are eat ing, drinking and laughing,

if t he Lord is not cherished in t he heart ! | | 1| |

Why should someone care for anyt hing else,

if t hroughout his life, he gat hers in t hat which is t ruly wort h gat hering? | | 1| | Pause| |

The int ellect of t he mind is like a drunken elephant .

What ever one ut t ers is t ot ally false, t he most false of t he false.

So what face should we put on t o offer our prayer,

when bot h virt ue and vice are close at hand as wit nesses? | | 2| |

As You make us, so we become.


As is t he underst anding which You best ow, so do we receive.

As it pleases Your Will, so do You lead us. | | 3| |

The divine cryst alline harmonies, t heir consort s, and t heir celest ial families

- from t hem, t he essence of Ambrosial Nect ar is produced.

O Nanak, t his is t he wealt h and propert y of t he Creat or Lord.

I f only t his essent ial realit y were underst ood! | | 4| | 9| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

When by His Grace He came t o my home, t hen my companions met t oget her t o
celebrat e my marriage.

Beholding t his play, my mind became blissful; my Husband Lord has come t o marry
me. | | 1| |

So sing - yes, sing t he songs of wisdom and reflect ion, O brides.

My spouse, t he Life of t he world, has come int o my home. | | 1| | Pause| |
! !
When I was married wit hin t he Gurdwara, t he Guru's Gat e, I met my Husband Lord,
and I came t o know Him.

The Word of His Shabad is pervading t he t hree worlds; when my ego was quiet ed, my
mind became happy. | | 2| |

He Himself arranges His own affairs; His affairs cannot be arranged by anyone else.

By t he affair of t his marriage, t rut h, cont ent ment , mercy and fait h are produced; but
how rare is t hat Gurmukh who underst ands it ! | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hat Lord alone is t he Husband of all.

She, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace, becomes t he happy soul-bride.
| | 4| | 10| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Home and forest are t he same, for one who dwells in t he balance of int uit ive peace
and poise.

His evil-mindedness depart s, and t he Praises of God t ake it s place.
!
To chant t he True Name wit h one's mout h is t he t rue ladder.
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Serving t he True Guru, one finds one's own place wit hin t he self. | | 1| |

To conquer t he mind is t he knowledge of t he six Shaast ras.

The Divine Light of t he Lord God is perfect ly pervading. | | 1| | Pause| |

Excessive t hirst for Maya makes people wear all sort s of religious robes.

The pain of corrupt ion dest roys t he body's peace.

Sexual desire and anger st eal t he wealt h of t he self wit hin.

But by abandoning dualit y, one is emancipat ed t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 2| |

I n t he Lord's Praise and adorat ion is int uit ive peace, poise and bliss.

The Love of t he Lord God is one's family and friends.

He Himself is t he Doer, and He Himself is t he Forgiver.

My body and mind belong t o t he Lord; my life is at His Command. | | 3| |

Falsehood and corrupt ion cause t errible suffering.

All t he religious robes and social classes look j ust like dust .

Whoever is born, cont inues t o come and go.

O Nanak, only t he Naam and t he Lord's Command are et ernal and everlast ing.
| | 4| | 11| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

I n t he pool is t he one incomparably beaut iful lot us.

I t blossoms cont inually; it s form is pure and fragrant .

The swans pick up t he bright j ewels.

They t ake on t he essence of t he All-powerful Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| |

Whoever is seen, is subj ect t o birt h and deat h.

I n t he pool wit hout wat er, t he lot us is not seen. | | 1| | Pause| |

How rare are t hose who know and underst and t his secret .

The Vedas cont inually speak of t he t hree branches.

One who merges int o t he knowledge of t he Lord as absolut e and relat ed,

serves t he True Guru and obt ains t he supreme st at us. | | 2| |
!
One who is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord and dwells cont inually upon Him is
liberat ed.
!
He is t he king of kings, and blossoms fort h cont inually.

That one whom You preserve, by best owing Your Mercy, O Lord,

even t he sinking st one - You float t hat one across. | | 3| |

Your Light is pervading t he t hree worlds; I know t hat You are permeat ing t he t hree
worlds.

When my mind t urned away from Maya, I came t o dwell in my own home.

Nanak falls at t he feet of t hat person who immerses himself in t he Lord's Love, and
performs devot ional worship night and day. | | 4| | 12| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Receiving t he True Teachings from t he Guru, argument s depart .

But t hrough excessive cleverness, one is only plast ered wit h dirt .

The filt h of at t achment is removed by t he True Name of t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, one remains lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord. | | 1| |

He is t he Presence Ever-present ; offer your prayers t o Him.

Pain and pleasure are in t he Hands of God, t he True Creat or. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who pract ices falsehood comes and goes.

By speaking and t alking, His limit s cannot be found.

What ever one sees, is not underst ood.

Wit hout t he Name, sat isfact ion does not ent er int o t he mind. | | 2| |

Whoever is born is afflict ed by disease,

t ort ured by t he pain of egot ism and Maya.

They alone are saved, who are prot ect ed by God.

Serving t he True Guru, t hey drink in t he Amrit , t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 3| |

The unst able mind is rest rained by t ast ing t his Nect ar.

Serving t he True Guru, one comes t o cherish t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Shabad.

Through t he True Word of t he Shabad, t he st at e of liberat ion is obt ained.

O Nanak, self-conceit is eradicat ed from wit hin. | | 4| | 13| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

What ever He has done, has proved t o be t rue.

The True Guru best ows t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Wit h t he Naam in t he heart , t he mind is not separat ed from t he Lord.

Night and day, one dwells wit h t he Beloved. | | 1| |

O Lord, please keep me in t he Prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary.
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By Guru's Grace, I have obt ained t he sublime essence of t he Lord; I have received t he
wealt h of t he Naam and t he nine t reasures. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whose karma and Dharma - whose act ions and fait h - are in t he True Name of
t he True Lord

- I am forever a sacrifice t o t hem.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Lord are accept ed and respect ed.

I n t heir company, t he supreme wealt h is obt ained. | | 2| |

Blessed is t hat bride, who has obt ained t he Lord as her Husband.

She is imbued wit h t he Lord, and she reflect s upon t he Word of His Shabad.

She saves herself, and saves her family and friends as well.

She serves t he True Guru, and cont emplat es t he essence of realit y. | | 3| |

The True Name is my social st at us and honor.

The love of t he Trut h is my karma and Dharma - my fait h and my act ions, and my
self-cont rol.

O Nanak, one who is forgiven by t he Lord is not called t o account .

The One Lord erases dualit y. | | 4| | 14| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Some come, and aft er t hey come, t hey go.

Some are imbued wit h t he Lord; t hey remain absorbed in Him.

Some find no place of rest at all, on t he eart h or in t he sky.

Those who do not medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord are t he most unfort unat e. | | 1| |

From t he Perfect Guru, t he way t o salvat ion is obt ained.

This world is a t errifying ocean of poison; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he
Lord helps us cross over. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those, whom God unit es wit h Himself,

cannot be crushed by deat h.

The beloved Gurmukhs remain immaculat ely pure,

like t he lot us in t he wat er, which remains unt ouched. | | 2| |

Tell me: who should we call good or bad?

Behold t he Lord God; t he t rut h is revealed t o t he Gurmukh.

I speak t he Unspoken Speech of t he Lord, cont emplat ing t he Guru's Teachings.

I j oin t he Sangat , t he Guru's Congregat ion, and I find God's limit s. | | 3| |

The Shaast ras, t he Vedas, t he Simrit ees and all t heir many secret s;

bat hing at t he sixt y-eight holy places of pilgrimage - all t his is found by enshrining t he
sublime essence of t he Lord in t he heart .

The Gurmukhs are immaculat ely pure; no filt h st icks t o t hem.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides in t he heart , by t he great est pre-
ordained dest iny. | | 4| | 15| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Bowing down, again and again, I fall at t he Feet of my Guru; t hrough Him, I have
seen t he Lord, t he Divine Self, wit hin.

Through cont emplat ion and medit at ion, t he Lord dwells wit hin t he heart ; see t his, and
underst and. | | 1| |

So speak t he Lord's Name, which shall emancipat e you.

By Guru's Grace, t he j ewel of t he Lord is found; ignorance is dispelled, and t he Divine
Light shines fort h. | | 1| | Pause| |

By merely saying it wit h t he t ongue, one's bonds are not broken, and egot ism and
doubt do not depart from wit hin.

But when one meet s t he True Guru, egot ism depart s, and t hen, one realizes his
dest iny. | | 2| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is sweet and dear t o His devot ees; it is t he ocean of
peace - enshrine it wit hin t he heart .

The Lover of His devot ees, t he Life of t he World, t he Lord best ows t he Guru's
Teachings upon t he int ellect , and one is emancipat ed. | | 3| |

One who dies fight ing against his own st ubborn mind finds God, and t he desires of t he
mind are quiet ed.

O Nanak, if t he Life of t he World best ows His Mercy, one is int uit ively at t uned t o t he
Love of t he Lord. | | 4| | 16| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Unt o whom do t hey speak? Unt o whom do t hey preach? Who underst ands? Let t hem
underst and t hemselves.

Who do t hey t each? Through st udy, t hey come t o realize t he Lord's Glorious Virt ues.
Through t he Shabad, t he Word of t he True Guru, t hey come t o dwell in cont ent ment .
| | 1| |
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Through t he Guru's Teachings, realize t hat He is pervading in all bodies;

O my soul, vibrat e on t he Profound, Unfat homable Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Loving devot ion t o t he Lord brings endless waves of j oy and delight .

One who dwells wit h t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, night and day, is sanct ified.

The birt h int o t he world of t he fait hless cynic is t ot ally useless.

The humble devot ee of t he Lord remains unat t ached. | | 2| |

The body which sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord is sanct ified.

The soul remains conscious of t he Lord, absorbed in His Love.

The Lord is t he I nfinit e Primal Being, beyond t he beyond, t he priceless j ewel.

My mind is t ot ally cont ent , imbued wit h my Beloved. | | 3| |

Those who speak and babble on and on, are t ruly dead.

God is not far away - O God, You are right here.

I have seen t hat t he whole world is engrossed in Maya.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 4| | 17| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, Ti-Tukas:

One is a beggar, living on charit y;

anot her is a king, absorbed in himself.

One receives honor, and anot her dishonor.

The Lord dest roys and creat es; He is enshrined in His medit at ion.

There is no ot her as great as You.

So whom should I present t o You? Who is good enough? | | 1| |
!
The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is my only Support .

You are t he Great Giver, t he Doer, t he Creat or. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have not walked on Your Pat h; I have followed t he crooked pat h.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, I find no place t o sit .

I am ment ally blind, in t he bondage of Maya.

The wall of my body is breaking down, wearing away, growing weaker.

You have such high hopes of eat ing and living

- your breat hs and morsels of food are already count ed! | | 2| |

Night and day t hey are blind - please, bless t hem wit h Your Light .

They are drowning in t he t errifying world-ocean, crying out in pain.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who chant , hear and believe in t he Name.

Nanak ut t ers t his one prayer;

soul and body, all belong t o You, Lord. | | 3| |
!
When You bless me, I chant Your Name.

Thus I find my seat in t he Court of t he Lord.
!
When it pleases You, evil-mindedness depart s,

and t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom comes t o dwell in t he mind.

When t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen one comes t o meet t he True Guru.

Prays Nanak, carry us across t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 4| | 18| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, Panch-Padas:

A cow wit hout milk; a bird wit hout wings; a garden wit hout wat er - t ot ally useless!

What is an emperor, wit hout respect ? The chamber of t he soul is so dark, wit hout t he

How could I ever forget You? I t would be so painful!

I would suffer such pain - no, I shall not forget You! | | 1| | Pause| |

The eyes grow blind, t he t ongue does not t ast e, and t he ears do not hear any sound.

He walks on his feet only when support ed by someone else; wit hout serving t he Lord,
such are t he fruit s of life. | | 2| |

The Word is t he t ree; t he garden of t he heart is t he farm; t end it , and irrigat e it wit h
t he Lord's Love.

All t hese t rees bear t he fruit of t he Name of t he One Lord; but wit hout t he karma of
good act ions, how can anyone obt ain it ? | | 3| |

As many living beings are t here are, t hey are all Yours. Wit hout selfless service, no
one obt ains any reward.

Pain and pleasure come by Your Will; wit hout t he Name, t he soul does not even exist .
| | 4| |
!
To die in t he Teachings is t o live. Ot herwise, what is life? That is not t he way.

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Says Nanak, He grant s life t o t he living beings; O Lord, please keep me according t o
Your Will. | | 5| | 19| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Let t he body be t he Brahmin, and let t he mind be t he loin-clot h;

let spirit ual wisdom be t he sacred t hread, and medit at ion t he ceremonial ring.

I seek t he Name of t he Lord and His Praise as my cleansing bat h.

By Guru's Grace, I am absorbed int o God. | | 1| |
!
O Pandit , O religious scholar, cont emplat e God in such a way

t hat His Name may sanct ify you, t hat His Name may be your st udy, and His Name
your wisdom and way of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

The out er sacred t hread is wort hwhile only as long as t he Divine Light is wit hin.

So make t he remembrance of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, your loin-clot h and t he
ceremonial mark on your forehead.

Here and hereaft er, t he Name alone shall st and by you.

Do not seek any ot her act ions, except t he Name. | | 2| |

Worship t he Lord in loving adorat ion, and burn your desire for Maya.

Behold only t he One Lord, and do not seek out any ot her.

Become aware of realit y, in t he Sky of t he Tent h Gat e;

read aloud t he Lord's Word, and cont emplat e it . | | 3| |

Wit h t he diet of His Love, doubt and fear depart .

Wit h t he Lord as your night wat chman, no t hief will dare t o break in.

Let t he knowledge of t he One God be t he ceremonial mark on your forehead.

Let t he realizat ion t hat God is wit hin you be your discriminat ion. | | 4| |

Through rit ual act ions, God cannot be won over;

by recit ing sacred script ures, His value cannot be est imat ed.

The eight een Puraanas and t he four Vedas do not know His myst ery.

O Nanak, t he True Guru has shown me t he Lord God. | | 5| | 20| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

He alone is t he selfless servant , slave and humble devot ee,

who as Gurmukh, becomes t he slave of his Lord and Mast er.

He, who creat ed t he Universe, shall ult imat ely dest roy it .

Wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all. | | 1| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Gurmukh reflect s upon t he True Name;
in t he True Court , he is found t o be t rue. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t rue supplicat ion, t he t rue prayer

- wit hin t he Mansion of His Sublime Presence, t he True Lord Mast er hears and
applauds t hese.

He summons t he t rut hful t o His Heavenly Throne

and best ows glorious great ness upon t hem; t hat which He wills, comes t o pass. | | 2| |

The Power is Yours; You are my only Support .

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is my t rue password.

One who obeys t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, goes t o Him openly.

Wit h t he password of t rut h, his way is not blocked. | | 3| |

The Pandit reads and expounds on t he Vedas,

but he does not know t he secret of t he t hing wit hin himself.

Wit hout t he Guru, underst anding and realizat ion are not obt ained;

but st ill God is True, pervading everywhere. | | 4| |

What should I say, or speak or describe?

Only You Yourself know, O Lord of t ot al wonder.

Nanak t akes t he Support of t he Door of t he One God.

There, at t he True Door, t he Gurmukhs sust ain t hemselves. | | 5| | 21| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The clay pit cher of t he body is miserable; it suffers in pain t hrough birt h and deat h.

How can t his t errifying world-ocean be crossed over? Wit hout t he Lord - Guru, it
cannot be crossed. | | 1| |

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her at all, O my Beloved; wit hout you, t here is no ot her at
all.

You are in all colors and forms; he alone is forgiven, upon whom You best ow Your
Glance of Grace. | | 1| | Pause| |

Maya, my mot her-in-law, is evil; she does not let me live in my own home. The vicious
one does not let me meet wit h my Husband Lord.

I serve at t he feet of my companions and friends; t he Lord has showered me wit h His
Mercy, t hrough Guru's Grace. | | 2| |
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Reflect ing upon my self, and conquering my mind, I have seen t hat t here is no ot her
friend like You.

As You keep me, so do I live. You are t he Giver of peace and pleasure. What ever You
do, comes t o pass. | | 3| |

Hope and desire have bot h been dispelled; I have renounced my longing for t he t hree
qualit ies.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he st at e of ecst asy, t aking t o t he Shelt er of t he Saint s'

All wisdom and medit at ion, all chant ing and penance, come t o one whose heart is
filled wit h t he I nvisible, I nscrut able Lord.

O Nanak, one whose mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's Name, finds t he Guru's
Teachings, and int uit ively serves. | | 5| | 22| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, Panch-Padas:

Your at t achment t o your family, your at t achment t o all your affairs

- renounce all your at t achment s, for t hey are all corrupt . | | 1| |

Renounce your at t achment s and doubt s, O brot her,

and dwell upon t he True Name wit hin your heart and body. | | 1| | Pause| |

When one receives t he nine t reasures of t he True Name,

his children do not weep, and his mot her does not grieve. | | 2| |

I n t his at t achment , t he world is drowning.

Few are t he Gurmukhs who swim across. | | 3| |

I n t his at t achment , people are reincarnat ed over and over again.

At t ached t o emot ional at t achment , t hey go t o t he cit y of Deat h. | | 4| |

You have received t he Guru's Teachings - now pract ice medit at ion and penance.

I f at t achment is not broken, no one is approved. | | 5| |

But if He best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen t his at t achment depart s.

O Nanak, t hen one remains merged in t he Lord. | | 6| | 23| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

He Himself does everyt hing, t he True, I nvisible, I nfinit e Lord.

I am a sinner, You are t he Forgiver. | | 1| |

By Your Will, everyt hing come t o pass.

One who act s in st ubborn-mindedness is ruined in t he end. | | 1| | Pause| |

The int ellect of t he self-willed manmukh is engrossed in falsehood.

Wit hout t he medit at ive remembrance of t he Lord, it suffers in sin. | | 2| |

Renounce evil-mindedness, and you shall reap t he rewards.

Whoever is born, comes t hrough t he Unknowable and Myst erious Lord. | | 3| |

Such is my Friend and Companion;

meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Lord, devot ion was implant ed wit hin me. | | 4| |
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I n all ot her t ransact ions, one suffers loss.

The Name of t he Lord is pleasing t o Nanak's mind. | | 5| | 24| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, Chau-Padas:
!
Cont emplat e and reflect upon knowledge, and you will become a benefact or t o ot hers.
! !
When you conquer t he five passions, t hen you shall come t o dwell at t he sacred shrine
of pilgrimage. | | 1| |

You shall hear t he vibrat ions of t he t inkling bells, when your mind is held st eady.

So what can t he Messenger of Deat h do t o me hereaft er? | | 1| | Pause| |

When you abandon hope and desire, t hen you become a t rue Sannyaasi.
! !
When t he Yogi pract ices abst inence, t hen he enj oys his body. | | 2| |

Through compassion, t he naked hermit reflect s upon his inner self.

He slays his own self, inst ead of slaying ot hers. | | 3| |

You, O Lord, are t he One, but You have so many Forms.

Nanak does not know Your wondrous plays. | | 4| | 25| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

I am not st ained by only one sin, t hat could be washed clean by virt ue.

My Husband Lord is awake, while I sleep t hrough t he ent ire night of my life. | | 1| |

I n t his way, how can I become dear t o my Husband Lord?

My Husband Lord remains awake, while I sleep t hrough t he ent ire night of my life.
| | 1| | Pause| |

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Wit h hope and desire, I approach His Bed,

but I do not know whet her He will be pleased wit h me or not . | | 2| |

How do I know what will happen t o me, O my mot her?

Wit hout t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, I cannot survive. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have not t ast ed His Love, and my t hirst is not quenched.

My beaut iful yout h has run away, and now I , t he soul-bride, repent and regret . | | 3| |

Even now, I am held by hope and desire.

I am depressed; I have no hope at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

She overcomes her egot ism, and adorns herself;

t he Husband Lord now ravishes and enj oys t he soul-bride on His Bed. | | 4| |

Then, O Nanak, t he bride becomes pleasing t o t he Mind of her Husband Lord;

she sheds her self-conceit , and is absorbed in her Lord and Mast er. | | 1| | Pause| | 26| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

I n t his world of my fat her's house, I , t he soul-bride, have been very childish;

I did not realize t he value of my Husband Lord. | | 1| |

My Husband is t he One; t here is no ot her like Him.

I f He best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen I shall meet Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he next world of my in-law's house, I , t he t he soul-bride, shall realize Trut h;

I shall come t o know t he celest ial peace of my Husband Lord. | | 2| |

By Guru's Grace, such wisdom comes t o me,
!
so t hat t he soul-bride becomes pleasing t o t he Mind of t he Husband Lord. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, she who adorns herself wit h t he Love and t he Fear of God,

enj oys her Husband Lord forever on His Bed. | | 4| | 27| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

No one is anyone else's son, and no one is anyone else's mot her.

Through false at t achment s, people wander around in doubt . | | 1| |

O My Lord and Mast er, I am creat ed by You.
!
I f You give it t o me, I will chant Your Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

That person who is filled wit h all sort s of sins may pray at t he Lord's Door,

but he is forgiven only when t he Lord so wills. | | 2| |

By Guru's Grace, evil-mindedness is dest royed.

Wherever I look, t here I find t he One Lord. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, if one comes t o such an underst anding,
!
t hen he is absorbed int o t he Truest of t he True. | | 4| | 28| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, Du-Padas:

I n t hat pool of t he world, t he people have t heir homes; t here, t he Lord has creat ed
wat er and fire.

I n t he mud of eart hly at t achment , t heir feet have become mired, and I have seen
t hem drowning t here. | | 1| |

O foolish people, why don't you remember t he One Lord?

Forget t ing t he Lord, your virt ues shall wit her away. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am not a celibat e, nor am I t rut hful, nor a scholar; I was born foolish and ignorant .

Prays Nanak, I seek t he Sanct uary of t hose who do not forget You, Lord. | | 2| | 29| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

There are six syst ems of philosophy, six t eachers, and six doct rines;

but t he Teacher of t eachers is t he One Lord, who appears in so many forms. | | 1| |

That syst em, where t he Praises of t he Creat or are sung

- follow t hat syst em; in it rest s great ness. | | 1| | Pause| |

As t he seconds, minut es, hours, days, weekdays mont hs and seasons all originat e
from t he one sun,

O Nanak, so do all forms originat e from t he One Creat or. | | 2| | 30| |

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Aasaa, Third House, First Mehl:

You may have t housands of armies, t housands of marching bands and lances, and
t housands of men t o rise and salut e you.

Your rule may ext end over t housands of miles, and t housands of men may rise t o
honor you.
! !
But , if your honor is of no account t o t he Lord, t hen all of your ost ent at ious show is
useless. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, t he world is in t urmoil.

Even t hough t he fool may be t aught again and again, he remains t he blindest of t he
blind. | | 1| | Pause| |

You may earn t housands, collect t housands, and spend t housands of dollars;
t housands may come, and t housands may go.
! !
But , if your honor is of no account t o t he Lord, t hen where will you go t o find a safe
haven? | | 2| |

Thousands of Shaast ras may be explained t o t he mort al, and t housands of Pandit s
may read t he Puraanas t o him;

! !
but , if his honor is of no account t o t he Lord, t hen all of t his is unaccept able. | | 3| |

Honor comes from t he True Name, t he Name of t he Merciful Creat or.

I f it abides in t he heart , day and night , O Nanak, t hen t he mort al shall swim across, by
His Grace. | | 4| | 1| | 31| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The One Name is my lamp; I have put t he oil of suffering int o it .

I t s flame has dried up t his oil, and I have escaped my meet ing wit h t he Messenger of
Deat h. | | 1| |

O people, do not make fun of me.

Thousands of wooden logs, piled up t oget her, need only a t iny flame t o burn.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is my fest ive dish, of rice balls on leafy plat es; t he True Name of t he Creat or
Lord is my funeral ceremony.

Here and hereaft er, in t he past and in t he fut ure, t his is my support . | | 2| |

The Lord's Praise is my River Ganges and my cit y of Benares; my soul t akes it s sacred
cleansing bat h t here.

! !
That becomes my t rue cleansing bat h, if night and day, I enshrine love for You. | | 3| |

The rice balls are offered t o t he gods and t he dead ancest ors, but it is t he Brahmins
who eat t hem!

O Nanak, t he rice balls of t he Lord are a gift which is never exhaust ed. | | 4| | 2| | 32| |

Aasaa, Fourt h House, First Mehl:


The Gods, yearning for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, suffered t hrough pain
and hunger at t he sacred shrines.

The yogis and t he celibat es live t heir disciplined lifest yle, while ot hers wear saffron
robes and become hermit s. | | 1| |

For Your sake, O Lord Mast er, t hey are imbued wit h love.

Your Names are so many, and Your Forms are endless. No one can t ell how may
Glorious Virt ues You have. | | 1| | Pause| |

Leaving behind heart h and home, palaces, elephant s, horses and nat ive lands, mort als
have j ourneyed t o foreign lands.

!
The spirit ual leaders, prophet s, seers and men of fait h renounced t he world, and
became accept able. | | 2| |

Renouncing t ast y delicacies, comfort , happiness and pleasures, some have abandoned
t heir clot hes and now wear skins.

Those who suffer in pain, imbued wit h Your Name, have become beggars at Your
Door. | | 3| |

Some wear skins, and carry begging bowls, bearing wooden st affs, and sit t ing on deer
skins. Ot hers raise t heir hair in t uft s and wear sacred t hreads and loin-clot hs.
!
You are t he Lord Mast er, I am j ust Your puppet . Prays Nanak, what is my social st at us
t o be? | | 4| | 1| | 33| |
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Aasaa, Fift h House, First Mehl:


The five evil passions dwell hidden wit hin t he mind.

They do not remain st ill, but move around like wanderers. | | 1| |

My soul does not st ay held by t he Merciful Lord.

I t is greedy, deceit ful, sinful and hypocrit ical, and t ot ally at t ached t o Maya.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I will decorat e my neck wit h garlands of flowers.

When I meet my Beloved, t hen I will put on my decorat ions. | | 2| |

I have five companions and one Spouse.

I t is ordained from t he very beginning, t hat t he soul must ult imat ely depart . | | 3| |

The five companions will lament t oget her.

When t he soul is t rapped, prays Nanak, it is called t o account . | | 4| | 1| | 34| |


Aasaa, Sixt h House, First Mehl:

I f t he pearl of t he mind is st rung like a j ewel on t he t hread of t he breat h,

and t he soul-bride adorns her body wit h compassion, t hen t he Beloved Lord will enj oy
His lovely bride. | | 1| |

O my Love, I am fascinat ed by Your many glories;

Your Glorious Virt ues are not found in any ot her. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he bride wears t he garland of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, around her neck, and if
she uses t he t oot hbrush of t he Lord;

and if she fashions and wears t he bracelet of t he Creat or Lord around her wrist , t hen
she shall hold her consciousness st eady. | | 2| |

She should make t he Lord, t he Slayer of demons, her ring, and t ake t he Transcendent
Lord as her silken clot hes.

The soul-bride should weave pat ience int o t he braids of her hair, and apply t he lot ion
of t he Lord, t he Great Lover. | | 3| |

I f she light s t he lamp in t he mansion of her mind, and makes her body t he bed of t he
Lord,

t hen, when t he King of spirit ual wisdom comes t o her bed, He shall t ake her, and
enj oy her. | | 4| | 1| | 35| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The creat ed being act s as he is made t o act ; what can be said t o him, O Siblings of
Dest iny?

What ever t he Lord is t o do, He is doing; what cleverness could be used t o affect Him?
| | 1| |

The Order of Your Will is so sweet , O Lord; t his is pleasing t o You.

O Nanak, he alone is honored wit h great ness, who is absorbed in t he True Name.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The deeds are done according t o pre-ordained dest iny; no one can t urn back t his
Order.

As it is writ t en, so it comes t o pass; no one can erase it . | | 2| |

He who t alks on and on in t he Lord's Court is known as a j oker.

He is not successful in t he game of chess, and his chessmen do not reach t heir goal.
| | 3| |

By himself, no one is lit erat e, learned or wise; no one is ignorant or evil.

When, as a slave, one praises t he Lord, only t hen is he known as a human being.
| | 4| | 2| | 36| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Let t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad be t he ear-rings in your mind, and wear t he
pat ched coat of t olerance.

What ever t he Lord does, look upon t hat as good; t hus you shall obt ain t he t reasure of
Sehj Yoga. | | 1| |
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O fat her, t he soul which is unit ed in union as a Yogi, remains unit ed in t he supreme
essence t hroughout t he ages.

One who has obt ained t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord - his
body enj oys t he pleasure of spirit ual wisdom. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Lord's Cit y, he sit s in his Yogic post ure, and he forsakes his desires and
conflict s.

The sound of t he horn ever rings out it s beaut iful melody, and day and night , he is
filled wit h t he sound current of t he Naad. | | 2| |

My cup is reflect ive medit at ion, and spirit ual wisdom is my walking st ick; t o dwell in
t he Lord's Presence is t he ashes I apply t o my body.

The Praise of t he Lord is my occupat ion; and t o live as Gurmukh is my pure religion.
| | 3| |

My arm-rest is t o see t he Lord's Light in all, alt hough t heir forms and colors are so
numerous.

Says Nanak, list en, O Bhart hari Yogi: love only t he Supreme Lord God. | | 4| | 3| | 37| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Make spirit ual wisdom your molasses, and medit at ion your scent ed flowers; let good
deeds be t he herbs.

Let devot ional fait h be t he dist illing fire, and your love t he ceramic cup. Thus t he
sweet nect ar of life is dist illed. | | 1| |

O Baba, t he mind is int oxicat ed wit h t he Naam, drinking in it s Nect ar. I t remains
absorbed in t he Lord's Love.

Night and day, remaining at t ached t o t he Love of t he Lord, t he celest ial music of t he
Shabad resounds. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Perfect Lord nat urally gives t he cup of Trut h, t o t he one upon whom He cast s His
Glance of Grace.

One who t rades in t his Nect ar - how could he ever love t he wine of t he world? | | 2| |

The Teachings of t he Guru, t he Ambrosial Bani - drinking t hem in, one becomes
accept able and renowned.

Unt o t he one who loves t he Lord's Court , and t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, of
what use is liberat ion or paradise? | | 3| |

I mbued wit h t he Lord's Praises, one is forever a Bairaagee, a renunciat e, and one's life
is not lost in t he gamble.

Says Nanak, list en, O Bhart hari Yogi: drink in t he int oxicat ing nect ar of t he Lord.
| | 4| | 4| | 38| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Having at t acked Khuraasaan, Baabar t errified Hindust an.

The Creat or Himself does not t ake t he blame, but has sent t he Mugal as t he
messenger of deat h.

There was so much slaught er t hat t he people screamed. Didn't You feel compassion,
Lord? | | 1| |

O Creat or Lord, You are t he Mast er of all.

I f some powerful man st rikes out against anot her man, t hen no one feels any grief in
t heir mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

But if a powerful t iger at t acks a flock of sheep and kills t hem, t hen it s mast er must
answer for it .
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This priceless count ry has been laid wast e and defiled by dogs, and no one pays any
at t ent ion t o t he dead.

You Yourself unit e, and You Yourself separat e; I gaze upon Your Glorious Great ness.
| | 2| |

One may give himself a great name, and revel in t he pleasures of t he mind,

but in t he Eyes of t he Lord and Mast er, he is j ust a worm, for all t he corn t hat he eat s.

Only one who dies t o his ego while yet alive, obt ains t he blessings, O Nanak, by
chant ing t he Lord's Name. | | 3| | 5| | 39| |

Raag Aasaa, Second House, Third Mehl:


The Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan is obt ained by great good fort une.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t rue det achment is obt ained.

The six syst ems of philosophy are pervasive,
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but t he Guru's syst em is profound and unequalled. | | 1| |

The Guru's syst em is t he way t o liberat ion.

The True Lord Himself comes t o dwell in t he mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Guru's syst em, t he world is saved,

if it is embraced wit h love and affect ion.

How rare is t hat person who t ruly loves t he Guru's Way.

Through t he Guru's syst em, everlast ing peace is obt ained. | | 2| |

Through t he Guru's syst em, t he Door of Salvat ion is obt ained.

Serving t he True Guru, one's family is saved.

There is no salvat ion for t hose who have no Guru.

Beguiled by wort hless sins, t hey are st ruck down. | | 3| |
!
Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he body finds peace and t ranquilit y.

The Gurmukh is not afflict ed by pain.

The Messenger of Deat h does not come near him.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh is absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 4| | 1| | 40| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, eradicat es his self-conceit from wit hin.

He serves t he True Guru, wit h no iot a of self-int erest .

The Fearless Lord, t he Great Giver, ever abides in his mind.

The True Bani of t he Word is obt ained only by good dest iny. | | 1| |

So gat her merit s, and let your demerit s depart from wit hin you.

You shall be absorbed int o t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who purchases merit s, knows t he value of t hese merit s.

He chant s t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Word, and t he Name of t he Lord.

Through t he True Bani of t he Word, he becomes pure.

Through merit , t he Name is obt ained. | | 2| |

The invaluable merit s cannot be acquired.

The pure mind is absorbed int o t he True Word of t he Shabad.

How very fort unat e are t hose who medit at e on t he Naam,

and ever enshrine in t heir minds t he Lord, t he Giver of merit . | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who gat her merit s.

At t he Gat e of Trut h, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True One.

He Himself spont aneously best ows His gift s.

O Nanak, t he value of t he Lord cannot be described. | | 4| | 2| | 41| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Great is t he great ness of t he True Guru;

He merges in His Merger, t hose who have been separat ed for so long.

He Himself merges t he merged in His Merger.

He Himself knows His own wort h. | | 1| |

How can anyone appraise t he Lord's wort h?

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, one may merge wit h t he I nfinit e,
Unapproachable and I ncomprehensible Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Few are t he Gurmukhs who know His wort h.

How rare are t hose who receive t he Lord's Grace.

Through t he Sublime Bani of His Word, one becomes sublime.

The Gurmukh chant s t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Name, t he body suffers in pain;

but when one meet s t he True Guru, t hen t hat pain is removed.

Wit hout meet ing t he Guru, t he mort al earns only pain.

The self-willed manmukh receives only more punishment . | | 3| |

The essence of t he Lord's Name is so very sweet ;

he alone drinks it , whom t he Lord causes t o drink it .

By Guru's Grace, t he essence of t he Lord is obt ained.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, salvat ion is at t ained.
| | 4| | 3| | 42| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

My God is True, deep and profound.
!
Serving Him, t he body acquires peace and t ranquilit y.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, His humble servant s easily swim across.

I fall at t heir feet forever and ever. | | 1| |
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Those being whose minds are imbued and drenched wit h t he Lord's Love

- t heir pains of birt h and deat h are t aken away. They are aut omat ically ushered int o
t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who has t ast ed t he Shabad, obt ains t he t rue flavor.

The Name of t he Lord abides wit hin his mind.

The Lord God is Et ernal and All-pervading.

He Himself is near, and He Himself is far away. | | 2| |

Everyone t alks and speaks t hrough speech;

t he Lord Himself forgives, and unit es us wit h Himself.

By merely speaking and t alking, He is not obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, He comes t o abide in t he mind. | | 3| |

The Gurmukh eradicat es his self-conceit from wit hin.

He is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, having discarded worldly at t achment .

He cont emplat es t he ut t erly I mmaculat e Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is our Salvat ion. | | 4| | 4| | 43| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

At t ached t o t he love of dualit y, one only incurs pain.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, one's life is wast ed away in vain.

Serving t he True Guru, underst anding is obt ained,

and t hen, one is not at t ached t o t he love of dualit y. | | 1| |

Those who hold fast t o t heir root s, become accept able.

Night and day, t hey medit at e wit hin t heir heart s on t he Lord's Name; t hrough t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey know t he One Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who is at t ached t o t he branch, does not receive t he fruit s.
`
For blind act ions, blind punishment is received.

The blind, self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest .

He is a maggot in manure, and in manure he shall rot away. | | 2| |

Serving t he Guru, everlast ing peace is obt ained.

Joining t he True Congregat ion, t he Sat Sangat , t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are
sung.

One who cont emplat es t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,

saves himself, and his family as well. | | 3| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, t he Naam resounds;

O Nanak, t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad, one finds t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence wit hin t he home of t he heart .

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, bat he in t he Pool of Trut h, in t he Wat er of t he Lord;

t hus t he filt h of evil-mindedness and sin shall all be washed away. | | 4| | 5| | 44| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukhs are dying; t hey are wast ing away in deat h.

I n t he love of dualit y, t hey murder t heir own souls.

Crying out , "Mine, mine! ", t hey are ruined.

They do not remember t heir souls; t hey are asleep in superst it ion. | | 1| |

He alone dies a real deat h, who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad.

The Guru has inspired me t o realize, t hat praise and slander are one and t he same; in
t his world, t he profit is obt ained by chant ing t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who lack t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are dissolved wit hin t he womb.

Useless is t he birt h of t hose who are lured by dualit y.

Wit hout t he Naam, all are burning in pain.

The Perfect True Guru has given me t his underst anding. | | 2| |

The fickle mind is st ruck down so many t imes.

Having lost t his opport unit y, no place of rest shall be found.

Cast int o t he womb of reincarnat ion, t he mort al lives in manure;

in such a home, t he self-willed manmukh t akes up residence. | | 3| |

I am forever a sacrifice t o my True Guru;

t he light of t he Gurmukh blends wit h t he Divine Light of t he Lord.

Through t he I mmaculat e Bani of t he Word, t he mort al dwells wit hin t he home of his
own inner self.

O Nanak, he conquers his ego, and remains forever det ached. | | 4| | 6| | 45| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The Lord's slave set s aside his own social st at us.
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He dedicat es his mind and body t o t he True Guru, and seeks His Sanct uary.

His great est great ness is t hat t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is in his heart .

The Beloved Lord God is his const ant companion. | | 1| |

He alone is t he Lord's slave, who remains dead while yet alive.

He looks upon pleasure and pain alike; by Guru's Grace, he is saved t hrough t he Word
of t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

He does his deeds according t o t he Lord's Primal Command.

Wit hout t he Shabad, no one is approved.

Singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, t he Naam abides wit hin t he mind.

He Himself gives His gift s, wit hout hesit at ion. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukh wanders around t he world in doubt .

Wit hout any capit al, he makes false t ransact ions.

Wit hout any capit al, he does not obt ain any merchandise.

The mist aken manmukh wast es away his life. | | 3| |

One who serves t he True Guru is t he Lord's slave.

His social st at us is exalt ed, and his reput at ion is exalt ed.

Climbing t he Guru's Ladder, he becomes t he most exalt ed of all.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, great ness is obt ained.
| | 4| | 7| | 46| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh pract ices falsehood, only falsehood.

He never at t ains t he Mansion of t he Lord Presence.

At t ached t o dualit y, he wanders, deluded by doubt .

Ent angled in worldly at t achment s, he comes and goes. | | 1| |

Behold, t he decorat ions of t he discarded bride!

Her consciousness is at t ached t o children, spouse, wealt h, and Maya, falsehood,
emot ional at t achment , hypocrisy and corrupt ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

She who is pleasing t o God is forever a happy soul-bride.

She makes t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad her decorat ion.

Her bed is so comfort able; she enj oys her Lord, night and day.

Meet ing her Beloved, t he obt ains et ernal peace. | | 2| |

She is a t rue, virt uous soul-bride, who enshrines love for t he True Lord.

She keeps her Husband Lord always clasped t o her heart .

She sees Him near at hand, ever-present .

My God is all-pervading everywhere. | | 3| |

Social st at us and beaut y will not go wit h you hereaft er.

As are t he deeds done here, so does one become.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, one becomes t he highest of t he high.

O Nanak, he is absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 4| | 8| | 47| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The Lord's humble servant is imbued wit h devot ional love, effort lessly and
spont aneously.

Through awe and fear of t he Guru, he is t ruly absorbed in t he True One.

Wit hout t he Perfect Guru, devot ional love is not obt ained.

The self-willed manmukhs lose t heir honor, and cry out in pain. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Lord's Name, and medit at e on Him forever.

You shall always be in ecst asy, day and night , and you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your
desires. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Perfect Guru, t he Perfect Lord is obt ained,

and t he Shabad, t he True Name, is enshrined in t he mind.

One who bat hes in t he Pool of Ambrosial Nect ar becomes immaculat ely pure wit hin.

He becomes forever sanct ified, and is absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 2| |

He sees t he Lord God ever-present .

By Guru's Grace, he sees t he Lord permeat ing and pervading everywhere.

Wherever I go, t here I see Him.

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is no ot her Giver. | | 3| |

The Guru is t he ocean, t he perfect t reasure,

t he most precious j ewel and priceless ruby.

By Guru's Grace, t he Great Giver blesses us;

O Nanak, t he Forgiving Lord forgives us. | | 4| | 9| | 48| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The Guru is t he Ocean; t he True Guru is t he Embodiment of Trut h.

Through perfect good dest iny, one serves t he Guru.
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He alone underst ands, whom t he Lord Himself inspires t o underst and.

By Guru's Grace, one serves Him. | | 1| |

Wit h t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom, t ot al underst anding is obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, ignorance is dispelled; one t hen remains wakeful, night and day, and
beholds t he True Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, at t achment and pride are burnt away.

From t he Perfect Guru, t rue underst anding is obt ained.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, one realizes t he Lord's Presence wit hin.

Then, one's coming and going cease, and one becomes st able, absorbed in t he Naam,

The world is t ied t o birt h and deat h.

The unconscious, self-willed manmukh is enveloped in t he darkness of Maya and

He slanders ot hers, and pract ices ut t er falsehood.

He is a maggot in manure, and int o manure he is absorbed. | | 3| |

Joining t he True Congregat ion, t he Sat Sangat , t ot al underst anding is obt ained.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, devot ional love for t he Lord is implant ed.

One who surrenders t o t he Lord's Will is peaceful forever.

O Nanak, he is absorbed int o t he True Lord. | | 4| | 10| | 49| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl, Panch-Padas:

One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, finds et ernal bliss.

He is unit ed wit h t he True Guru, t he Guru, t he Lord God.

He does not die any more, and he does not come or go.

Through t he Perfect Guru, he merges wit h t he True Lord. | | 1| |

One who has t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, writ t en in his pre-ordained dest iny,

night and day, medit at es forever on t he Naam; he obt ains t he wondrous blessing of
devot ional love from t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those, whom t he Lord God has blended wit h Himself

- t heir sublime st at e cannot be described.

The Perfect True Guru has given t he Glorious Great ness,

of t he most exalt ed order, and I am absorbed int o t he Lord's Name. | | 2| |

What ever t he Lord does, He does all by Himself.

I n an inst ant , He est ablishes, and disest ablishes.

By merely speaking, t alking, shout ing and preaching about t he Lord, even hundreds of
t imes, t he mort al is not approved. | | 3| |

The Guru meet s wit h t hose, who t ake virt ue as t heir t reasure;

t hey list en t o t he True Word of t he Guru's Bani, t he Shabad.
! !
Pain depart s, from t hat place where t he Shabad abides.

By t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom, one is easily absorbed int o t he True Lord. | | 4| |

No ot her wealt h is as great as t he Naam.

I t is best owed only by t he True Lord.

Through t he Perfect Word of t he Shabad, it abides in t he mind.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, peace is obt ained. | | 5| | 11| | 50| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

One may dance and play numerous inst rument s;

but t his mind is blind and deaf, so for whose benefit is t his speaking and preaching?

Deep wit hin is t he fire of greed, and t he dust -st orm of doubt .

The lamp of knowledge is not burning, and underst anding is not obt ained. | | 1| |

The Gurmukh has t he light of devot ional worship wit hin his heart .

Underst anding his own self, he meet s God. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukh's dance is t o embrace love for t he Lord;

t o t he beat of t he drum, he sheds his ego from wit hin.

My God is True; He Himself is t he Knower of all.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, recognize t he Creat or Lord wit hin yourself.
| | 2| |

The Gurmukh is filled wit h devot ional love for t he Beloved Lord.

He int uit ively reflect s upon t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

For t he Gurmukh, loving devot ional worship is t he way t o t he True Lord.

But t he dances and t he worship of t he hypocrit es bring only pain. | | 3| |
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True Devot ion is t o remain dead while yet alive.

By Guru's Grace, one crosses over t he t errible world-ocean.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, one's devot ion is accept ed,

and t hen, t he Dear Lord Himself comes t o dwell in t he mind. | | 4| |

When t he Lord best ows His Mercy, He leads us t o meet t he True Guru.

Then, one's devot ion becomes st eady, and t he consciousness is cent ered upon t he
Lord.

Those who are imbued wit h Devot ion have t rut hful reput at ions.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, peace is obt ained.
| | 5| | 12| | 51| |

Aasaa, Eight h House, Kaafee, Third Mehl:


By t he Pleasure of t he Lord's Will, one meet s t he True Guru, and t rue underst anding is
obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, t he Lord abides in t he mind, and one comes t o underst and t he Lord.
| | 1| |

My Husband Lord, t he Great Giver, is One. There is no ot her at all.

By Guru's merciful favor, He abides in t he mind, and t hen, a last ing peace ensues.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t his age, t he Lord's Name is fearless; it is obt ained by medit at ive reflect ion upon
t he Guru.

Wit hout t he Name, t he blind, foolish, self-willed manmukh is under Deat h's power.
| | 2| |

By t he Pleasure of t he Lord's Will, t he humble being performs His service, and
underst ands t he True Lord.

By t he Pleasure of t he Lord's Will, He is t o be praised; surrendering t o His Will, peace
ensues. | | 3| |

By t he Pleasure of t he Lord's Will, t he prize of t his human birt h is obt ained, and t he
int ellect is exalt ed.

O Nanak, praise t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; as Gurmukh, you shall be
emancipat ed. | | 4| | 39| | 13| | 52| |

Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl, Second House:

!
You are t he True Creat or, my Lord Mast er.

That which is pleasing t o Your Will, comes t o pass. What ever You give, t hat is what I
receive. | | 1| | Pause| |

All are Yours; all medit at e on You.

He alone, whom You bless wit h Your Mercy, obt ains t he j ewel of t he Naam.

The Gurmukhs obt ain it , and t he self-willed manmukhs lose it .

You Yourself separat e t he mort als, and You Yourself unit e t hem. | | 1| |

You are t he River - all are wit hin You.

Ot her t han You, t here is no one at all.

All beings and creat ures are your play-t hings.

The unit ed ones are separat ed, and t he separat ed ones are re-unit ed. | | 2| |

That humble being, whom You inspire t o underst and, underst ands;

he cont inually speaks and chant s t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

One who serves t he Lord, obt ains peace.

He is easily absorbed in t he Lord's Name. | | 3| |

You Yourself are t he Creat or; by Your doing, all t hings come t o be.


You wat ch over t he creat ion, and underst and it .

O servant Nanak, t he Lord is revealed t o t he Gurmukh. | | 4| | 1| | 53| |
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Raag Aasaa, Second House, Fourt h Mehl:

Some form alliances wit h friends, children and siblings.

Some form alliances wit h in-laws and relat ives.

Some form alliances wit h chiefs and leaders for t heir own selfish mot ives.

My alliance is wit h t he Lord, who is pervading everywhere. | | 1| |

I have formed my alliance wit h t he Lord; t he Lord is my only support .

Ot her t han t he Lord, I have no ot her fact ion or alliance; I sing of t he count less and
endless Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those wit h whom you form alliances, shall perish.

Making false alliances, t he mort als repent and regret in t he end.

Those who pract ice falsehood shall not last .

I have formed my alliance wit h t he Lord; t here is no one more powerful t han Him.
| | 2| |

All t hese alliances are mere ext ensions of t he love of Maya.

Only fools argue over Maya.

They are born, and t hey die, and t hey lose t he game of life in t he gamble.

My alliance is wit h t he Lord, who embellishes all, in t his world and t he next . | | 3| |

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he five t hieves inst igat e alliances and conflict s.

Sexual desire, anger, greed, emot ional at t achment and self-conceit have increased.

One who is blessed by t he Lord's Grace, j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion.

My alliance is wit h t he Lord, who has dest royed all t hese alliances. | | 4| |

I n t he false love of dualit y, people sit and form alliances.

They complain about ot her peoples' fault s, while t heir own self-conceit only increases.

As t hey plant , so shall t hey harvest .

Servant Nanak has j oined t he Lord's alliance of Dharma, which shall conquer t he
whole world. | | 5| | 2| | 54| |


Const ant ly list ening t o t he Ambrosial Gurbani in t he heart , it becomes pleasing t o t he
mind.

Through Gurbani, t he I ncomprehensible Lord is comprehended. | | 1| |

As Gurmukh, list en t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O my sist ers.

The One Lord is pervading and permeat ing deep wit hin t he heart ; wit h your mout h,
recit e t he Ambrosial Hymns of t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My mind and body are filled wit h divine love, and great sadness.

By great good fort une, I have obt ained t he True Guru, t he Primal Being. | | 2| |

I n t he love of dualit y, t he mort als wander t hrough poisonous Maya.

The unfort unat e ones do not meet t he True Guru. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself inspires us t o drink in t he Lord's Ambrosial Elixir.

Through t he Perfect Guru, O Nanak, t he Lord is obt ained. | | 4| | 3| | 55| |


The Love of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he Support of my mind and body.

I chant t he Naam; t he Naam is t he essence of peace. | | 1| |

So chant t he Naam, O my friends and companions.

Wit hout t he Naam, t here is not hing else for me. By great good fort une, as Gurmukh, I
have received t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Naam, I cannot live.

By great good fort une, t he Gurmukhs obt ain t he Naam. | | 2| |

Those who lack t he Naam have t heir faces rubbed in t he dirt of Maya.

Wit hout t he Naam, cursed, cursed are t heir lives. | | 3| |
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The Great Lord is obt ained by great good dest iny.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh is blessed wit h t he Naam. | | 4| | 4| | 56| |


I sing His Glorious Praises, and t hrough t he Word of His Bani, I speak His Glorious
Praises.

As Gurmukh, I chant and recit e t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Chant ing and medit at ing on t he Naam, my mind becomes blissful.

The True Guru has implant ed t he True Name of t he True Lord wit hin me; I sing His
Glorious Praises, and t ast e t he supreme ecst asy. | | 1| | Pause| |

The humble servant s of t he Lord sing t he Lord's Glorious Praises.

By great good fort une, t he det ached, absolut e Lord is obt ained. | | 2| |

Those wit hout virt ue are st ained by Maya's filt h.

Lacking virt ue, t he egot ist ical die, and suffer reincarnat ion. | | 3| |

The ocean of t he body yields pearls of virt ue.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh churns t his ocean, and discovers t his essence. | | 4| | 5| | 57| |


I list en t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he Naam is pleasing t o my mind.

By great good fort une, t he Gurmukh obt ains t he Lord. | | 1| |

Chant t he Naam, as Gurmukh, and be exalt ed.

Wit hout t he Naam, I have no ot her support ; t he Naam is woven int o all my breat hs
and morsels of food. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Naam illuminat es my mind; list ening t o it , my mind is pleased.

One who speaks t he Naam - he alone is my friend and companion. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Naam, t he fools depart naked.

They burn away t o deat h, chasing t he poison of Maya, like t he mot h chasing t he
flame. | | 3| |

He Himself est ablishes, and, having est ablished, disest ablishes.

O Nanak, t he Lord Himself best ows t he Naam. | | 4| | 6| | 58| |


The vine of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, has t aken root in t he Gurmukh.

I t bears t he fruit of t he Lord; it s t ast e is so t ast y! | | 1| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in endless waves of j oy.

Chant and repeat t he Naam; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings praise t he Lord, and slay
t he horrible serpent of t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord has implant ed His devot ional worship in t he Guru.

When t he Guru is pleased, He best ows it upon His Sikh, O my siblings of Dest iny. | | 2| |

One who act s in ego, knows not hing about t he Way.

He act s like an elephant , who t akes a bat h, and t hen t hrows dust on his head. | | 3| |

I f one's dest iny is great and exalt ed,

O Nanak, one chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he I mmaculat e, True Lord. | | 4| | 7| | 59| |


My mind suffers hunger for t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Hearing t he Naam, my mind is sat isfied, O my Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| |

Chant t he Naam, O my friends, O GurSikhs.

Chant t he Naam, and t hrough t he Naam, obt ain peace; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings,
enshrine t he Naam in your heart and mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Hearing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind is in bliss.

Reaping t he profit of t he Naam, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, my soul has blossomed
fort h. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Naam, t he mort al is a leper, blinded by emot ional at t achment .

All his act ions are fruit less; t hey lead only t o painful ent anglement s. | | 3| |

The very fort unat e ones chant t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, one embraces love for t he Naam. | | 4| | 8| | 60| |
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Fourt h Mehl, Raag Aasaa, 3 Of Sixt h House :

You may pluck t he st rings wit h your hand, O Yogi, but your playing of t he harp is in
vain.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O Yogi, and t his mind
of yours shall be imbued wit h t he Lord's Love. | | 1| |

O Yogi, give your int ellect t he Teachings of t he Lord.

The Lord, t he One Lord, is pervading t hroughout all t he ages; I humbly bow down t o
Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

You sing in so many Ragas and harmonies, and you t alk so much, but t his mind of
yours is only playing a game.

You work t he well and irrigat e t he fields, but t he oxen have already left t o graze in t he
j ungle. | | 2| |

I n t he field of t he body, plant t he Lord's Name, and t he Lord will sprout t here, like a
lush green field.

O mort al, hook up your unst able mind like an ox, and irrigat e your fields wit h t he
Lord's Name, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings. | | 3| |

The Yogis, t he wandering Jangams, and all t he world is Yours, O Lord. According t o
t he wisdom which You give t hem, so do t hey follow t heir ways.

O Lord God of servant Nanak, O I nner-knower, Searcher of heart s, please link my
mind t o You. | | 4| | 9| | 61| |


How long must one search for angle bells and cymbals, and how long must one play
t he guit ar?

I n t he brief inst ant bet ween coming and going, I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord. | | 1| |

Such is t he devot ional love which has been produced in my mind.

Wit hout t he Lord, I cannot live even for an inst ant , like t he fish which dies wit hout
wat er. | | 1| | Pause| |

How long must one t une t he five st rings, and assemble t he seven singers, and how
long will t hey raise t heir voices in song?

I n t he t ime it t akes t o select and assemble t hese musicians, a moment elapses, and
my mind sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

How long must one dance and st ret ch out one's feet , and how long must one reach
out wit h one's hands?

St ret ching out one's hands and feet , t here is a moment 's delay; and t hen, my mind
medit at es on t he Lord. | | 3| |

How long must one sat isfy t he people, in order t o obt ain honor?

O servant Nanak, medit at e forever in your heart on t he Lord, and t hen everyone will
congrat ulat e you. | | 4| | 10| | 62| |


Join t he Sat Sangat , t he Lord's True Congregat ion; j oining t he Company of t he Holy,
sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Wit h t he sparkling j ewel of spirit ual wisdom, t he heart is illumined, and ignorance is
dispelled. | | 1| |

O humble servant of t he Lord, let your dancing be medit at ion on t he Lord, Har, Har.

I f only I cold meet such Saint s, O my Siblings of Dest iny; I would wash t he feet of
such servant s. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O my mind; night and day, cent er your
consciousness on t he Lord.

You shall have t he fruit s of your desires, and you shall never feel hunger again. | | 2| |

The I nfinit e Lord Himself is t he Creat or; t he Lord Himself speaks, and causes us t o
speak.

The Saint s are good, who are pleasing t o Your Will; t heir honor is approved by You.
| | 3| |

Nanak is not sat isfied by chant ing t he Lord's Glorious Praises; t he more he chant s
t hem, t he more he is at peace.

The Lord Himself has best owed t he t reasure of devot ional love; His cust omers
purchase virt ues, and carry t hem home. | | 4| | 11| | 63| |
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Raag Aasaa, Eight h House, Kaafee, Fourt h Mehl:

Deat h is ordained from t he very beginning, and yet ego makes us cry.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, as Gurmukh, one becomes st able and st eady. | | 1| |

Blessed is t he Perfect Guru, t hrough whom t he way of Deat h is known.

The sublime people earn t he profit of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t hey are
absorbed in t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

The days of one's life are pre-ordained; t hey will come t o t heir end, O mot her.

One must depart , t oday or t omorrow, according t o t he Lord's Primal Order. | | 2| |

Useless are t he lives of t hose, who have forgot t en t he Naam.

They play t he game of chance in t his world, and lose t heir mind. | | 3| |

Those who have found t he Guru are at peace, in life and in deat h.

O Nanak, t he t rue ones are t ruly absorbed int o t he True Lord. | | 4| | 12| | 64| |


Having obt ained t he t reasure of t his human birt h, I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, I underst and, and I am absorbed int o t he True Lord. | | 1| |

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny pract ice t he Naam.

The True Lord summons t he t rut hful t o t he Mansion of His Presence. | | 1| | Pause| |

Deep wit hin is t he t reasure of t he Naam; it is obt ained by t he Gurmukh.

Night and day, medit at e on t he Naam, and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Deep wit hin are infinit e subst ances, but t he self-willed manmukh does not find t hem.

I n egot ism and pride, t he mort al's proud self consumes him. | | 3| |

O Nanak, his ident it y consumes his ident ical ident it y.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he mind is illumined, and meet s t he True Lord.
| | 4| | 13| | 65| |

Raag Aasaavaree, 2 Of Sixt eent h House, Fourt h Mehl, Sudhang:


Night and day, I sing t he Kirt an, t he Praises of t he Name of t he Lord.

The True Guru has revealed t o me t he Name of t he Lord; wit hout t he Lord, I cannot
live, for a moment , even an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

My ears hear t he Lord's Kirt an, and I cont emplat e Him; wit hout t he Lord, I cannot live,
even for an inst ant .

As t he swan cannot live wit hout t he lake, how can t he Lord's slave live wit hout serving
Him? | | 1| |

Some enshrine love for dualit y in t heir heart s, and some pledge love for worldly
at t achment s and ego.

The Lord's servant embraces love for t he Lord and t he st at e of Nirvaanaa; Nanak
cont emplat es t he Lord, t he Lord God. | | 2| | 14| | 66| |

Aasaavaree, Fourt h Mehl:

O mot her, my mot her, t ell me about my Beloved Lord.

Wit hout t he Lord, I cannot live for a moment , even an inst ant ; I love Him, like t he
camel loves t he vine. | | 1| | Pause| |

My mind has become sad and dist ant , longing for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's
Darshan, my Friend.

As t he bumblebee cannot live wit hout t he lot us, I cannot live wit hout t he Lord. | | 1| |
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Keep me under Your Prot ect ion, O Beloved Mast er of t he Universe; fulfill my fait h, O
Lord of t he World.

Servant Nanak's mind is filled wit h bliss, when he beholds t he Blessed Vision of t he
Lord's Darshan, even for an inst ant . | | 2| | 39| | 13| | 15| | 67| |

Raag Aasaa, Second House, Fift h Mehl:


One who loves her, is ult imat ely devoured.

One who seat s her in comfort , is t ot ally t errified by her.

Siblings, friends and family, beholding her, argue.

But she has come under my cont rol, by Guru's Grace. | | 1| |

Beholding her, all are bewit ched:

t he st rivers, t he Siddhas, t he demi-gods, angels and mort als. All, except t he Saadhus,
are deceived by her decept ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some wander around as renunciat es, but t hey are engrossed in sexual desire.

Some grow rich as householders, but she does not belong t o t hem.

Some call t hemselves men of charit y, and she t orment s t hem t erribly.

The Lord has saved me, by at t aching me t o t he Feet of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

She leads ast ray t he penit ent s who pract ice penance.

The scholarly Pandit s are all seduced by greed.

The world of t he t hree qualit ies is ent iced, and t he heavens are ent iced.

The True Guru has saved me, by giving me His Hand. | | 3| |

She is t he slave of t hose who are spirit ually wise.

Wit h her palms pressed t oget her, she serves t hem and offers her prayer:

"What ever you wish, t hat is what I shall do."

O servant Nanak, she does not draw near t o t he Gurmukh. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have been separat ed from my Beloved by Maya (my mot her-in-law).

Hope and desire (my younger brot her-in-law and sist er-in-law) are dying of grief.

I am no longer swayed by t he fear of Deat h (my elder brot her-in-law).

I am prot ect ed by my All-knowing, Wise Husband Lord. | | 1| |

List en, O people: I have t ast ed t he elixir of love.

The evil ones are dead, and my enemies are dest royed. The True Guru has given me
t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

First , I renounced my egot ist ical love of myself.

Second, I renounced t he ways of t he world.

Renouncing t he t hree qualit ies, I look alike upon friend and enemy.

And t hen, t he fourt h st at e of bliss was revealed t o me by t he Holy One. | | 2| |

I n t he cave of celest ial bliss, I have obt ained a seat .

The Lord of Light plays t he unst ruck melody of bliss.

I am in ecst asy, cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

I mbued wit h my Beloved Husband Lord, I am t he blessed, happy soul-bride. | | 3| |

Servant Nanak chant s t he wisdom of God;

one who list ens and pract ices it , is carried across and saved.

He is not born, and he does not die; he does not come or go.

He remains blended wit h t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The bride shows such special devot ion, and has such an agreeable disposit ion.

Her beaut y is incomparable, and her charact er is perfect .

The house in which she dwells is such a praisewort hy house.

But rare are t hose who, as Gurmukh, at t ain t hat st at e| | 1| |

As t he soul-bride of pure act ions, I have met wit h t he Guru.
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I n worship, marriage and in t he next world, such a soul-bride looks beaut iful.
| | 1| | Pause| |

As long as she lived wit h her fat her,

her Husband wandered around in sadness.

I served and surrendered t o t he Lord, t he True Being;

t he Guru brought my bride t o my home, and I obt ained t ot al happiness. | | 2| |

She is blessed wit h all sublime at t ribut es, and her generat ions are unblemished.

Her Husband, her Lord and Mast er, fulfills her heart 's desires.

Hope and desire (my younger brot her-in-law and sist er-in-law) are now t ot ally
cont ent . | | 3| |

She is t he most noble of all t he family.

She counsels and advises her hope and desire.

How blessed is t hat household, in which she has appeared.

O servant Nanak, she passes her t ime in perfect peace and comfort . | | 4| | 3| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

What ever I resolve, she does not allow it t o come t o pass.

She st ands blocking t he way of goodness and self-discipline.

She wears many disguises, and assumes many forms,

and she does not allow me t o dwell in my own home. She forces me t o wander around
in different direct ions. | | 1| |

She has become t he mist ress of my home, and she does not allow me t o live in it .

I f I t ry, she fight s wit h me. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he beginning, she was sent as a helper,

but she has overwhelmed t he nine cont inent s, all places and int erspaces.

She has not spared even t he river banks, t he sacred shrines of pilgrimage, t he Yogis
and Sannyaasees,

or t hose who t irelessly read t he Simrit ees and st udy t he Vedas. | | 2| |

Wherever I sit , she sit s t here wit h me.

She has imposed her power upon t he whole world.

Seeking meager prot ect ion, I am not prot ect ed from her.

Tell me, O my friend: unt o whom should I t urn for prot ect ion? | | 3| |

I heard of His Teachings, and so I have come t o t he True Guru.

The Guru has implant ed t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, wit hin me.

And now, I dwell in t he home of my own inner self; I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
I nfinit e Lord.

I have met God, O Nanak, and I have become care-free. | | 4| |

My home is now my own, and she is now my mist ress.

She is now my servant , and t he Guru has made me int imat e wit h t he Lord.
| | 1| | Second Pause| | 4| | 4| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

First , t hey advised me t o send a let t er.

Second, t hey advised me t o send t wo men.

Third, t hey advised me t o make t he effort and do somet hing.

But I have renounced everyt hing, and I medit at e only on You, God. | | 1| |

Now, I am t ot ally blissful, carefree and at ease.

The enemies and evil-doers have perished, and I have obt ained peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Guru has impart ed t he Teachings t o me.

My soul, body and everyt hing belong t o t he Lord.

What ever I do, is by Your Almight y Power.

You are my only Support , You are my only Court . | | 2| |

I f I were t o renounce You, God, unt o whom could I t urn?

There is no ot her, comparable t o You.

Who else is Your servant t o serve?

The fait hless cynics are deluded; t hey wander around in t he wilderness. | | 3| |

Your Glorious Great ness cannot be described.

Wherever I am, you save me, hugging me close in Your embrace.

Nanak, Your slave, has ent ered Your Sanct uary.

God has preserved his honor, and congrat ulat ions are pouring in. | | 4| | 5| |
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Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Having wandered t hrough foreign lands, I have come here t o do business.

I heard of t he incomparable and profit able merchandise.

I have gat hered in my pocket s my capit al of virt ue, and I have brought it here wit h
me.

Beholding t he j ewel, t his mind is fascinat ed. | | 1| |

I have come t o t he door of t he Trader.

Please display t he merchandise, so t hat t he business may be t ransact ed. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Trader has sent me t o t he Banker.

The j ewel is priceless, and t he capit al is priceless.

O my gent le brot her, mediat or and friend

- I have obt ained t he merchandise, and my consciousness is now st eady and st able.
| | 2| |

I have no fear of t hieves, of wind or wat er.

I have easily made my purchase, and I easily t ake it away.

I have earned Trut h, and I shall have no pain.

I have brought t his merchandise home, safe and sound. | | 3| |

I have earned t he profit , and I am happy.

Blessed is t he Banker, t he Perfect Best ower.

How rare is t he Gurmukh who obt ains t his merchandise;

Nanak has brought t his profit able merchandise home. | | 4| | 6| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He does not consider my merit s or demerit s.
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He does not look at my beaut y, color or decorat ions.

I do not know t he ways of wisdom and good conduct .

But t aking me by t he arm, my Husband Lord has led me t o His Bed. | | 1| |

Hear, O my companions, my Husband, my Lord Mast er, possesses me.

Placing His Hand upon my forehead, He prot ect s me as His Own. What do t hese
ignorant people know? | | 1| | Pause| |

My married life now appears so beaut eous;

my Husband Lord has met me, and He sees all my pains.

Wit hin t he court yard of my heart , t he glory of t he moon shines.

Night and day, I have fun wit h my Beloved. | | 2| |

My clot hes are dyed t he deep crimson color of t he poppy.

All t he ornament s and garlands around my neck adorn me.

Gazing upon my Beloved wit h my eyes, I have obt ained all t reasures;

I have shaken off t he power of t he evil demons. | | 3| |

I have obt ained et ernal bliss, and I const ant ly celebrat e.

Wit h t he nine t reasures of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, I am sat isfied in my own
home.

Says Nanak, when t he happy soul-bride is adorned by her Beloved,

she is forever happy wit h her Husband Lord. | | 4| | 7| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

They give you donat ions and worship you.

You t ake from t hem, and t hen deny t hat t hey have given anyt hing t o you.

That door, t hrough which you must ult imat ely go, O Brahmin

- at t hat door, you will come t o regret and repent . | | 1| |

Such Brahmins shall drown, O Siblings of Dest iny;

t hey t hink of doing evil t o t he innocent . | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hin t hem is greed, and t hey wander around like mad dogs.

They slander ot hers and carry loads of sin upon t heir heads.

I nt oxicat ed by Maya, t hey do not t hink of t he Lord.

Deluded by doubt , t hey wander off on many pat hs. | | 2| |

Out wardly, t hey wear various religious robes,

but wit hin, t hey are enveloped by poison.

They inst ruct ot hers, but do not underst and t hemselves.

Such Brahmins will never be emancipat ed. | | 3| |

O foolish Brahmin, reflect upon God.

He wat ches and hears, and is always wit h you.

Says Nanak, if t his is your dest iny,

renounce your pride, and grasp t he Guru's Feet . | | 4| | 8| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:
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Pain and disease have left my body, and my mind has become pure; I sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har.

I am in bliss, meet ing wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and now, my
mind does not go wandering. | | 1| |

My burning desires are quenched, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, O mot her.

The fever of doubt has been t ot ally eliminat ed; meet ing t he Guru, I am cooled and
soot hed, wit h int uit ive ease. | | 1| | Pause| |

My wandering has ended, since I have realized t he One and Only Lord; now, I have
come t o dwell in t he et ernal place.

Your Saint s are t he Saving Grace of t he world; beholding t he Blessed Vision of t heir
Darshan, I remain sat isfied. | | 2| |

I have left behind t he sins of count less incarnat ions, now t hat I have grasped t he feet
of t he et ernal Holy Guru.

My mind sings t he celest ial melody of bliss and deat h shall no longer consume it . | | 3| |

My Lord, t he Cause of all causes, is All-powerful, t he Giver of peace; He is my Lord,
my Lord King.

Nanak lives by chant ing Your Name, O Lord; You are my helper, wit h me, t hrough and
t hrough. | | 4| | 9| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The slanderer cries out and bewails.

He has forgot t en t he Supreme Lord, t he Transcendent Lord; t he slanderer reaps t he
rewards of his own act ions. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f someone is his companion, t hen he shall be t aken along wit h him.

Like t he dragon, t he slanderer carries his huge, useless loads, and burns in his own
fire. | | 1| |

Nanak proclaims and announces what happens at t he Door of t he Transcendent Lord.

The humble devot ees of t he Lord are forever in bliss; singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's
Praises, t hey blossom fort h. | | 2| | 10| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Even t hough I t ot ally decorat ed myself,

st ill, my mind was not sat isfied.

I applied various scent ed oils t o my body,

and yet , I did not obt ain even a t iny bit of pleasure from t his.

Wit hin my mind, I hold such a desire,

t hat I may live only t o behold my Beloved, O my mot her. | | 1| |

O mot her, what should I do? This mind cannot rest .

I t is bewit ched by t he t ender love of my Beloved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Garment s, ornament s, and such exquisit e pleasures

- I look upon t hese as of no account .

Likewise, honor, fame, dignit y and great ness,

obedience by t he whole world,

and a household as beaut iful as a j ewel.

I f I am pleasing t o God's Will, t hen I shall be blessed, and forever in bliss. | | 2| |

Wit h foods and delicacies of so many different kinds,

and such abundant pleasures and ent ert ainment s,

power and propert y and absolut e command

- wit h t hese, t he mind is not sat isfied, and it s t hirst is not quenched.

Wit hout meet ing Him, t his day does not pass.

Meet ing God, I find peace. | | 3| |

By searching and seeking, I have heard t his news,

t hat wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, no one swims across.

One who has t his good dest iny writ t en upon his forehead, finds t he True Guru.

His hopes are fulfilled, and his mind is sat isfied.

When one meet s God, t hen his t hirst is quenched.

Nanak has found t he Lord, wit hin his mind and body. | | 4| | 11| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Panch-Padas:
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First , your social st at us is high.
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Second, you are honored in societ y.

Third, your home is beaut iful.

But you are so ugly, wit h self-conceit in your mind. | | 1| |

O beaut iful, at t ract ive, wise and clever woman:

you have been t rapped by your pride and at t achment . | | 1| | Pause| |

Your kit chen is so clean.

You t ake your bat h, and worship, and apply t he crimson mark upon your forehead;

wit h your mout h you speak wisdom, but you are dest royed by pride.

The dog of greed has ruined you in every way. | | 2| |

You wear your robes and enj oy pleasures;

you pract ice good conduct t o impress people;

you apply scent ed oils of sandalwood and musk,

but your const ant companion is t he demon of anger. | | 3| |

Ot her people may be your wat er-carriers;

in t his world, you may be a ruler.

Gold, silver and wealt h may be yours,

but t he goodness of your conduct has been dest royed by sexual promiscuit y. | | 4| |

That soul, upon whom t he Lord has best owed His Glance of Grace,

is delivered from bondage.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Lord's sublime essence is
obt ained.

Says Nanak, how fruit ful is t hat body. | | 5| |

All graces and all comfort s shall come t o you, as t he happy soul-bride;

you shall be supremely beaut iful and wise. | | 1| | Second Pause| | 12| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, I k-Tukas 2 :

One who is seen t o be alive, shall surely die.

But he who is dead shall remain ever-last ing. | | 1| |

Those who die while yet alive, shall t hrough t his deat h, live on.

They place t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, as medicine in t heir mout hs, and t hrough
t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

The clay pot of t he body shall be broken.

One who has eliminat ed t he t hree qualit ies dwells in t he home of his inner self. | | 2| |

One who climbs high, shall fall int o t he net her regions of t he underworld.

One who lies upon t he ground, shall not be t ouched by deat h. | | 3| |

Those who cont inue t o wander around, achieve not hing.

Those who pract ice t he Guru's Teachings, become st eady and st able. | | 4| |

This body and soul all belong t o t he Lord.

O Nanak, meet ing t he Guru, I am enrapt ured. | | 5| | 13| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The puppet of t he body has been fashioned wit h great skill.

Know for sure t hat it shall t urn t o dust . | | 1| |

Remember your origins, O t hought less fool.

Why are you so proud of yourself? | | 1| | Pause| |

You are a guest , given t hree meals a day;

ot her t hings are ent rust ed t o you. | | 2| |

you are j ust excrement , bones and blood, wrapped up in skin

- t his is what you are t aking such pride in! | | 3| |

I f you could underst and even one t hing, t hen you would be pure.

Wit hout underst anding, you shall be forever impure. | | 4| |

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru;

t hrough Him, I obt ain t he Lord, t he All-knowing Primal Being. | | 5| | 14| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, I k-Tukas, Chau-Padas:

One moment , one day, is for me many days.

My mind cannot survive - how can I meet my Beloved? | | 1| |

I cannot endure one day, even one inst ant wit hout Him.
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My mind's desire for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan is so great . I s t here any Saint
who can lead me t o meet my Beloved? | | 1| | Pause| |

The four wat ches of t he day are like t he four ages.

And when night comes, I t hink t hat it shall never end. | | 2| |

The five demons have j oined t oget her, t o separat e me from my Husband Lord.

Wandering and rambling, I cry out and wring my hands. | | 3| |

The Lord has revealed t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan t o servant Nanak;

realizing his own self, he has obt ained supreme peace. | | 4| | 15| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I n t he Lord's service, are t he great est t reasures.

Serving t he Lord, t he Ambrosial Naam comes int o one's mout h. | | 1| |

The Lord is my Companion; He is wit h me, as my Help and Support .

I n pain and pleasure, whenever I remember Him, He is present . How can t he poor
Messenger of Deat h fright en me now? | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is my Support ; t he Lord is my Power.

The Lord is my Friend; He is my mind's advisor. | | 2| |

The Lord is my capit al; t he Lord is my credit .

As Gurmukh, I earn t he wealt h, wit h t he Lord as my Banker. | | 3| |

By Guru's Grace, t his wisdom has come.

Servant Nanak has merged int o t he Being of t he Lord. | | 4| | 16| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

When God shows His Mercy, t hen t his mind is focused on Him.

Serving t he True Guru, all rewards are obt ained. | | 1| |

O my mind, why are you so sad? My True Guru is Perfect .

He is t he Giver of blessings, t he t reasure of all comfort s; His Ambrosial Pool of Nect ar
is always overflowing. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who enshrines His Lot us Feet wit hin t he heart ,

meet s t he Beloved Lord; t he Divine Light is revealed t o him. | | 2| |

The five companions have met t oget her t o sing t he songs of j oy.

The unst ruck melody, t he sound current of t he Naad, vibrat es and resounds. | | 3| |

O Nanak, when t he Guru is t ot ally pleased, one meet s t he Lord, t he King.

Then, t he night of one's life passes in peace and nat ural ease. | | 4| | 17| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Showing His Mercy, t he Lord has revealed Himself t o me.

Meet ing t he True Guru, I have received t he perfect wealt h. | | 1| |

Gat her such a wealt h of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny.

I t cannot be burned by fire, and wat er cannot drown it ; it does not forsake societ y, or
go anywhere else. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t does not run short , and it does not run out .

Eat ing and consuming it , t he mind remains sat isfied. | | 2| |

He is t he t rue banker, who gat hers t he wealt h of t he Lord wit hin his own home.

Wit h t his wealt h, t he whole world profit s. | | 3| |

He alone receives t he Lord's wealt h, who is pre-ordained t o receive it .

O servant Nanak, at t hat very last moment , t he Naam shall be your only decorat ion.
| | 4| | 18| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Just like t he farmer, He plant s His crop,

and, whet her it is ripe or unripe, He cut s it down. | | 1| |

Just so, you must know t his well, t hat whoever is born, shall die.

Only t he devot ee of t he Lord of t he Universe becomes st able and permanent .
| | 1| | Pause| |

The day shall cert ainly be followed by t he night .

And when t he night passes, t he morning shall again dawn. | | 2| |

I n t he love of Maya, t he unfort unat e ones remain in sleep.

By Guru's Grace, a rare few remain awake and aware. | | 3| |

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Says Nanak, sing cont inually t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Your face shall be radiant , and your consciousness shall be immaculat ely pure.
| | 4| | 19| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The nine t reasures are Yours - all t reasures are Yours.

The Fulfiller of desires saves mort als in t he end. | | 1| |

You are my Beloved, so what hunger can I have?

When You dwell wit hin my mind, pain does not t ouch me. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever You do, is accept able t o me.

O True Lord and Mast er, True is Your Order. | | 2| |

When it is pleasing t o Your Will, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Wit hin Your Home, t here is j ust ice, forever and ever. | | 3| |

O True Lord and Mast er, You are unknowable and myst erious.

Nanak is commit t ed t o Your service. | | 4| | 20| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He is near at hand; He is t he et ernal Companion of t he soul.

His Creat ive Power is all-pervading, in form and color. | | 1| |

My mind does not worry; it does not grieve, or cry out .

I mperishable, Unshakable, Unapproachable and forever safe and sound is my Husband
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Unt o whom does Your servant pay homage?

His King preserves his honor. | | 2| |

That slave, whom God has released from t he rest rict ions of social st at us

- who can now hold him in bondage? | | 3| |

The Lord is absolut ely independent , and t ot ally care-free;

O servant Nanak, chant His Glorious Praises. | | 4| | 21| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Forsaking t he Lord's sublime essence, t he mort al is int oxicat ed wit h false essences.

The subst ance is wit hin t he home of t he self, but t he mort al goes out t o find it . | | 1| |

He cannot hear t he t rue ambrosial discourse.

At t ached t o false script ures, he is engaged in argument . | | 1| | Pause| |

He t akes his wages from his Lord and Mast er, but he serves anot her.

Wit h such sins, t he mort al is engrossed. | | 2| |

He t ries t o hide from t he One who is always wit h him.

He begs from Him, again and again. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, God is merciful t o t he meek.

As it pleases Him, He cherishes us. | | 4| | 22| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is my soul, my life, my wealt h.
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Here and hereaft er, it is wit h me, t o help me. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, everyt hing else is useless.

My mind is sat isfied and sat iat ed by t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Gurbani is t he j ewel, t he t reasure of devot ion.

Singing, hearing and act ing upon it , one is enrapt ured. | | 2| |

My mind is at t ached t o t he Lord's Lot us Feet .

The True Guru, in His Pleasure, has given t his gift . | | 3| |

Unt o Nanak, t he Guru has revealed t hese inst ruct ions:

recognize t he I mperishable Lord God in each and every heart . | | 4| | 23| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The All-pervading Lord has est ablished j oys and celebrat ions.

He Himself embellishes His own works. | | 1| |

Perfect is t he Creat ion of t he Perfect Lord Mast er.

His magnificent great ness is t ot ally all-pervading. | | 1| | Pause| |

His Name is t he t reasure; His reput at ion is immaculat e.

He Himself is t he Creat or; t here is no ot her. | | 2| |

All beings and creat ures are in His Hands.

God is pervading in all, and is always wit h t hem. | | 3| |
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The Perfect Guru has fashioned His perfect fashion.

O Nanak, t he Lord's devot ees are blessed wit h glorious great ness. | | 4| | 24| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have shaped t his mind in t he mold of t he Guru's Word.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan, I have gat hered t he wealt h of t he
Lord. | | 1| |

O sublime underst anding, come, ent er int o my mind,

t hat I may medit at e and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, and
love so dearly t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am sat isfied and sat iat ed by t he True Name.

My cleansing bat h at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage is t he dust of t he
Saint s. | | 2| |

I recognize t hat t he One Creat or is cont ained in all.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, my underst anding is refined.
| | 3| |

I have become t he servant of all; I have renounced my ego and pride.

The Guru has given t his gift t o Nanak. | | 4| | 25| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My int ellect has been enlight ened, and my underst anding is perfect .

Thus my evil-mindedness, which kept me far from Him, has been removed. | | 1| |

Such are t he Teachings which I have received from t he Guru;

while I was drowning in t he pit ch black well, I was saved, O my Siblings of Dest iny.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru is t he boat t o cross over t he t ot ally unfat homable ocean of fire; He is
t reasure of j ewels. | | 2| |

This ocean of Maya is dark and t reacherous.

The Perfect Guru has revealed t he way t o cross over it . | | 3| |

I do not have t he abilit y t o chant or pract ice int ense medit at ion.

Guru Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary. | | 4| | 26| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Ti-Padas:

One who drinks in t he Lord's sublime essence is forever imbued wit h it ,

while ot her essences wear off in an inst ant .

I nt oxicat ed wit h t he Lord's sublime essence, t he mind is forever in ecst asy.

Ot her essences bring only anxiet y. | | 1| |

One who drinks in t he Lord's sublime essence, is int oxicat ed and enrapt ured;

all ot her essences have no effect . | | 1| | Pause| |

The value of t he Lord's sublime essence cannot be described.

The Lord's sublime essence permeat es t he homes of t he Holy.

One may spend t housands and millions, but it cannot be purchased.

He alone obt ains it , who is so pre-ordained. | | 2| |

Tast ing it , Nanak is wonder-st ruck.

Through t he Guru, Nanak has obt ained t his t ast e.

Here and hereaft er, it does not leave him.

Nanak is imbued and enrapt ured wit h t he Lord's subt le essence. | | 3| | 27| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I f she renounces and eliminat es her sexual desire, anger, greed and at t achment , and
her evil-mindedness and self-conceit as well;

and if, becoming humble, she serves Him, t hen she becomes dear t o her Beloved's
Heart . | | 1| |

List en, O beaut iful soul-bride: By t he Word of t he Holy Saint , you shall be saved.

Your pain, hunger and doubt shall vanish, and you shall obt ain peace, O happy soul-
bride. | | 1| | Pause| |

Washing t he Guru's feet , and serving Him, t he soul is sanct ified, and t he t hirst for sin
is quenched.

I f you become t he slave of t he slave of t he Lord's slaves, t hen you shall obt ain honor
in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

This is right conduct , and t his is t he correct lifest yle, t o obey t he Command of t he
Lord's Will; t his is your devot ional worship.

One who pract ices t his Mant ra, O Nanak, swims across t he t errifying world-ocean.
| | 3| | 28| |

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Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Du-Padas:

You have been blessed wit h t his human body.

This is your chance t o meet t he Lord of t he Universe.

Ot her effort s are of no use t o you.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, vibrat e and medit at e on t he

Make t he effort , and cross over t he t errifying world ocean.

This human life is passing away in vain, in t he love of Maya. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have not pract iced medit at ion, penance, self-rest raint or right eous living;

I have not served t he Holy Saint s, and I do not know t he Lord, my King.

Says Nanak, my act ions are vile and despicable;

O Lord, I seek Your Sanct uary - please, preserve my honor. | | 2| | 29| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her for me; You alone are in my mind.

You are my Friend and Companion, God; why should my soul be afraid? | | 1| |

You are my support , You are my hope.

While sit t ing down or st anding up, while sleeping or waking, wit h every breat h and
morsel of food, I never forget You. | | 1| | Pause| |

Prot ect me, please prot ect me, O God; I have come t o Your Sanct uary; t he ocean of
fire is so horrible.

The True Guru is t he Giver of peace t o Nanak; I am Your child, O Lord of t he World.
| | 2| | 30| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Lord God has saved me, His slave.

My mind has surrendered t o my Beloved; my fever has t aken poison and died.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Cold and heat do not t ouch me at all, when I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

My consciousness is not affect ed by t he wit ch, Maya; I t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he
Lord's Lot us Feet . | | 1| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, t he Lord has shown His Mercy t o me; He Himself is my
Help and Support .

Nanak ever sings t he Praises of t he Lord, t he t reasure of excellence; his doubt s and
pains are eliminat ed. | | 2| | 31| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have t aken t he medicine of t he Name of t he Lord.

I have found peace, and t he seat of pain has been removed. | | 1| |

The fever has been broken, by t he Teachings of t he Perfect Guru.

I am in ecst asy, and all of my sorrows have been dispelled. | | 1| | Pause| |

All beings and creat ures obt ain peace,

O Nanak, medit at ing on t he Supreme Lord God. | | 2| | 32| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

!
That t ime, which t he mort al does not wish for, event ually comes.

Wit hout t he Lord's Command, how can underst anding be underst ood? | | 1| |

The body is consumed by wat er, fire and eart h.

But t he soul is neit her young nor old, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

Servant Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Holy.

By Guru's Grace, he has shaken off t he fear of deat h. | | 2| | 33| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Forever and ever, t he soul is illumined;

in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, it dwells at t he Feet of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Chant t he Lord's Name each and every day, O my mind.
!
You shall find last ing peace, cont ent ment and t ranquilit y, and all your sins shall
depart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Nanak, one who is blessed wit h perfect good karma,

meet s t he True Guru, and obt ains t he Perfect Supreme Lord God. | | 2| | 34| |

Thirt y-four Shabads in Second House. | |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

She who has t he Lord God as her Friend
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her pain is dispelled, and she shall not become sad again. | | 1| | Pause| |

Showing His Mercy, He j oins her wit h His Feet ,

and she at t ains celest ial peace, j oy and comfort . | | 1| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, she sings t he Glorious Praises of t he
I mmeasurable Lord.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, O Nanak, she becomes invaluable. | | 2| | 35| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Sexual desire, anger, int oxicat ion wit h Maya and j ealousy - I have lost all of t hese in
t he game of chance.

Purit y, cont ent ment , compassion, fait h and t rut hfulness - I have ushered t hese int o
t he home of my self. | | 1| |

All t he loads of birt h and deat h have been removed.

Joining t he Saint s' Societ y, my mind has become pure; t he Perfect Guru has saved me
in an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

My mind has become t he dust of all, and everyone seems a sweet friend t o me.

My Lord and Mast er is cont ained in all. He gives His Gift s t o all beings, and cherishes
t hem. | | 2| |

He Himself is t he One and only; from t he One, t he One and only, came t he expanse of
t he ent ire creat ion.

Chant ing and medit at ing, all t he humble beings have become Holy; medit at ing on t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, so many have been saved. | | 3| |

The Lord of t he Universe is deep, profound and infinit e; He has no end or limit at ion.

By Your Grace, Nanak sings Your Glorious Praises; medit at ing, medit at ing, he humbly
bows t o God. | | 4| | 36| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

You are I nfinit e, Et ernal and I ncomprehensible; all t his is Your Creat ion.
!
What clever games can we play, when everyt hing is cont ained in You? | | 1| |

O my True Guru, prot ect me, Your child, t hrough t he power of Your play.

Grant me t he good sense t o ever sing Your Glorious Praises, O my I naccessible and
I nfinit e Lord and Mast er. | | 1| | Pause| |

The mort al is preserved in t he womb of his mot her, by t he Support of t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord;

he makes merry, and wit h each and every breat h he remembers t he Lord, and t he fire
does not t ouch him. | | 2| |

Ot hers' wealt h, ot hers' wives, and t he slander of ot hers - renounce your craving for
t hese.

Serve t he Lord's Lot us Feet wit hin your heart , and hold t o t he Support of t he Perfect
Guru. | | 3| |

Houses, mansions and palaces which you see - none of t hese shall go wit h you.

As long as you live in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, O servant Nanak, remember t he

Aasaa, Third House, Fift h Mehl:

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Power, propert y, yout h, household, fame and t he beaut y of yout h;

great wealt h, elephant s, horses and j ewels, purchased wit h t ens of t housands of
dollars;

hereaft er, t hese shall be of no avail in t he Court of t he Lord; t he proud must depart ,
leaving t hem behind. | | 1| |

Why cent er your consciousness on any ot her t han t he Lord?

Sit t ing down, st anding up, sleeping and waking, forever and ever, medit at e on t he
Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

He may have t he most wondrous and beaut iful arenas, and be vict orious on t he field
of bat t le.
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He may proclaim, "I can kill anyone, I can capt ure anyone, and I can release anyone."

But when t he Order comes from t he Supreme Lord God, he depart s and leaves in a
day. | | 2| |

He may perform all sort s of religious rit uals and good act ions, but he does not know
t he Creat or Lord, t he Doer of all.

He t eaches, but does not pract ice what he preaches; he does not realize t he essent ial
realit y of t he Word of t he Shabad.
! !
Naked he came, and naked he shall depart ; he is like an elephant , t hrowing dust on
himself. | | 3| |

O Saint s, and friends, list en t o me: all t his world is false.

Cont inually claiming, "Mine, mine", t he mort als are drowned; t he fools wast e away
and die.

Meet ing t he Guru, O Nanak, I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t hrough
t he True Name, I am emancipat ed. | | 4| | 1| | 38| |

Raag Aasaa, Fift h House, Fift h Mehl:


The whole world is asleep in doubt ; it is blinded by worldly ent anglement s.

How rare is t hat humble servant of t he Lord who is awake and aware. | | 1| |

The mort al is int oxicat ed wit h t he great ent icement of Maya, which is dearer t o him
t han life.

How rare is t he one who renounces it . | | 2| |

The Lord's Lot us Feet are incomparably beaut iful; so is t he Mant ra of t he Saint .

How rare is t hat holy person who is at t ached t o t hem. | | 3| |

O Nanak, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he love of divine knowledge
is awakened;

t he Lord's Mercy is best owed upon t hose who are blessed wit h such good dest iny.
| | 4| | 1| | 39| |


Raag Aasaa, Sixt h House, Fift h Mehl:

What ever pleases You is accept able t o me; t hat alone brings peace and ease t o my
mind.

You are t he Doer, t he Cause of causes, All-powerful and I nfinit e; t here is none ot her
t han You. | | 1| |

Your humble servant s sing Your Glorious Praises wit h ent husiasm and love.

That alone is good advice, wisdom and cleverness for Your humble servant , which You
do or cause t o be done. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Name is Ambrosial Nect ar, O Beloved Lord; in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy, I have obt ained it s sublime essence.

Those humble beings are sat isfied and fulfilled, singing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he
t reasure of peace. | | 2| |

One who has Your Support , O Lord Mast er, is not afflict ed by anxiet y.

One who is blessed by Your Kind Mercy, is t he best , t he most fort unat e king. | | 3| |

Doubt , at t achment , and deceit have all disappeared, since I obt ained t he Blessed
Vision of Your Darshan.

Dealing in t he Naam, O Nanak, we become t rut hful, and in t he Love of t he Lord's
Name, we are absorbed. | | 4| | 1 | 40| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He washes off t he filt h of ot her peoples' incarnat ions, but he obt ains t he rewards of
his own act ions.

He has no peace in t his world, and he has no place in t he Court of t he Lord. I n t he
Cit y of Deat h, he is t ort ured. | | 1| |

The slanderer loses his life in vain.

He cannot succeed in anyt hing, and in t he world hereaft er, he finds no place at all.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Such is t he fat e of t he wret ched slanderer - what can t he poor creat ure do?

He is ruined t here, where no one can prot ect him; wit h whom should he lodge his
complaint ? | | 2| |
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The slanderer shall never at t ain emancipat ion; t his is t he Will of t he Lord and Mast er.

The more t he Saint s are slandered, t he more t hey dwell in peace. | | 3| |

The Saint s have Your Support , O Lord and Mast er; You are t he Saint s' Help and
Support .

Says Nanak, t he Saint s are saved by t he Lord; t he slanderers are drowned in t he
deep. | | 4| | 2| | 41| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He washes out wardly, but wit hin, his mind is filt hy; t hus he loses his place in bot h
worlds.

Here, he is engrossed in sexual desire, anger and emot ional at t achment ; hereaft er, he
shall sigh and weep. | | 1| |

The way t o vibrat e and medit at e on t he Lord of t he Universe is different .

Dest roying t he snake-hole, t he snake is not killed; t he deaf person does not hear t he
Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

He renounces t he affairs of Maya, but he does not appreciat e t he value of devot ional
worship.

He finds fault wit h t he Vedas and t he Shaast ras, and does not know t he essence of
Yoga. | | 2| |

He st ands exposed, like a count erfeit coin, when inspect ed by t he Lord, t he Assayer.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, knows everyt hing; how can we hide
anyt hing from Him? | | 3| |

Through falsehood, fraud and deceit , t he mort al collapses in an inst ant - he has no
foundat ion at all.

Truly, t ruly, t ruly, Nanak speaks; look wit hin your own heart , and realize t his.
| | 4| | 3| | 42| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Making t he effort , t he mind becomes pure; in t his dance, t he self is silenced.

The five passions are kept under cont rol, and t he One Lord dwells in t he mind. | | 1| |

Your humble servant dances and sings Your Glorious Praises.

He plays upon t he guit ar, t ambourine and cymbals, and t he unst ruck sound current of
t he Shabad resounds. | | 1| | Pause| |

First , he inst ruct s his own mind, and t hen, he leads ot hers.

He chant s t he Lord's Name and medit at es on it in his heart ; wit h his mout h, he
announces it t o all. | | 2| |

He j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and washes t heir feet ; he
applies t he dust of t he Saint s t o his body

He surrenders his mind and body, and places t hem before t he Guru; t hus, he obt ains
t he t rue wealt h. | | 3| |

Whoever list ens t o, and beholds t he Guru wit h fait h, shall see his pains of birt h and
deat h t aken away.

Such a dance eliminat es hell; O Nanak, t he Gurmukh remains wakeful. | | 4| | 4| | 43| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The lowly out cast e becomes a Brahmin, and t he unt ouchable sweeper becomes pure
and sublime.

The burning desire of t he net her regions and t he et heric realms is finally quenched
and ext inguished. | | 1| |

The house-cat has been t aught ot herwise, and is t errified upon seeing t he mouse.

The Guru has put t he t iger under t he cont rol of t he sheep, and now, t he dog eat s
grass. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout pillars, t he roof is support ed, and t he homeless have found a home.

Wit hout t he j eweller, t he j ewel has been set , and t he wonderful st one shines fort h.
| | 2| |

The claimant does not succeed by placing his claim, but by keeping silent , he obt ains
j ust ice.

The dead sit on cost ly carpet s, and what is seen wit h t he eyes shall vanish. | | 3| |
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One who claims t o know, is ignorant ; he does not know t he Knower of all.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has given me t he Ambrosial Nect ar t o drink in; savoring it and
relishing it , I blossom fort h in bliss. | | 4| | 5| | 44| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He has cut away my bonds, and overlooked my short comings, and so He has
confirmed His nat ure.

Becoming merciful t o me, like a mot her or a fat her, he has come t o cherish me as His
own child. | | 1| |

The GurSikhs are preserved by t he Guru, by t he Lord of t he Universe.

He rescues t hem from t he t errible world ocean, cast ing His Glance of Grace upon
t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing in remembrance on Him, we escape from t he Messenger of Deat h; here
and hereaft er, we obt ain peace.

Wit h every breat h and morsel of food, medit at e, and chant wit h your t ongue,
cont inually, each and every day; sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Through loving devot ional worship, t he supreme st at us is obt ained, and in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, sorrows are dispelled.

I am not worn down, I do not die, and not hing st rikes fear in me, since I have t he
wealt h of t he Lord's I mmaculat e Name in my purse. | | 3| |

At t he very last moment , God becomes t he mort al's Help and Support ; here and
hereaft er, He is t he Savior Lord.

He is my breat h of life, my friend, support and wealt h; O Nanak, I am forever a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| | 6| | 45| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Since You are my Lord and Mast er, what is t here for me t o fear? Ot her t han You, who
else should I praise?

You are t he One and only, and so do all t hings exist ; wit hout You, t here is not hing at
all for me. | | 1| |

O Fat her, I have seen t hat t he world is poison.

Save me, O Lord of t he Universe! Your Name is my only Support . | | 1| | Pause| |

You know complet ely t he condit ion of my mind; who else could I go t o t ell of it ?

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he whole world has gone crazy; obt aining
t he Naam, it finds peace. | | 2| |

What shall I say? Unt o whom shall I speak? What I have t o say, I say t o God.

Everyt hing which exist s was creat ed by You. You are my hope, forever and ever. | | 3| |

I f you best ow great ness, t hen it is Your great ness; here and hereaft er, I medit at e on
You.

The Lord God of Nanak is forever t he Giver of peace; Your Name is my only st rengt h.
| | 4| | 7| | 46| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Your Name is Ambrosial Nect ar, O Lord Mast er; Your humble servant drinks in t his
supreme elixir.

The fearful load of sins from count less incarnat ions has vanished; doubt and dualit y
are also dispelled. | | 1| |

I live by beholding t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

List ening t o Your Words, O True Guru, my mind and body are cooled and soot hed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

By Your Grace, I have j oined t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; You
Yourself have caused t his t o happen.

Holding fast t o Your Feet , O God, t he poison is easily neut ralized. | | 2| |

Your Name, O God, is t he t reasure of peace; I have received t his everlast ing Mant ra.

Showing His Mercy, t he True Guru has given it t o me, and my fever and pain and
hat red are annulled. | | 3| |

Blessed is t he at t ainment of t his human body, by which God blends Himself wit h me.

Blessed, in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, is t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy,
where t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises are sung.O Nanak, t he Naam is my only
Support . | | 4| | 8| | 47| |
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Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Everyt hing is pre-ordained; what else can be known t hrough st udy?

The errant child has been forgiven by t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

My True Guru is always merciful; He has saved me, t he meek one.

He has cured me of my disease, and I have obt ained t he great est peace; He has
placed t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord in my mout h. | | 1| | Pause| |

He has washed away my count less sins; He has cut away my bonds, and I am
liberat ed.

He has t aken me by t he arm, and pulled me out of t he t errible, deep dark pit . | | 2| |

I have become fearless, and all my fears have been erased. The Savior Lord has saved
me.

Such is Your generosit y, O my God, t hat You have resolved all my affairs. | | 3| |

My mind has met wit h my Lord and Mast er, t he t reasure of excellence.
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Taking t o His Sanct uary, Nanak has become blissful. | | 4| | 9| | 48| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:
! !
I f I forget You, t hen everyone becomes my enemy. When You come t o mind, t hen
t hey serve me.

I do not know any ot her at all, O True, I nvisible, I nscrut able Lord. | | 1| |
!
When You come t o mind, You are always merciful t o me; what can t he poor people do
t o me?

Tell me, who should I call good or bad, since all beings are Yours? | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my Shelt er, You are my Support ; giving me Your hand, You prot ect me.

That humble being, upon whom You best ow Your Grace, is not t ouched by slander or
suffering. | | 2| |

That is peace, and t hat is great ness, which is pleasing t o t he mind of t he Dear Lord
God.

You are all-knowing, You are forever compassionat e; obt aining Your Name, I revel in
it and make merry. | | 3| |

I offer my prayer t o You; my body and soul are all Yours.

Says Nanak, t his is all Your great ness; no one even knows my name. | | 4| | 10| | 49| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Show Your Mercy, O God, O Searcher of heart s, t hat in t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy, I might obt ain You, Lord.

When You open Your Door, and reveal t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, t he mort al
is not relegat ed t o reincarnat ion again. | | 1| |

Meet ing wit h my Beloved Lord aand Mast er, all my pains are t aken away.

I am saved and carried across, in t he company of t hose who remember t he Supreme
Lord God in t heir heart s. | | 1| | Pause| |

This world is a great wilderness, an ocean of fire, in which mort als abide, in pleasure
and pain.

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, t he mort al becomes immaculat ely pure; wit h his t ongue,
he chant s t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

!
He preserves his body and wealt h, and t akes everyt hing as his own; such are t he
subt le bonds which bind him.

By Guru's Grace, t he mort al becomes liberat ed, medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har. | | 3| |

God, t he Savior, has saved t hose, who are pleasing t o t he Will of God.

The soul and body are all Yours, O Great Giver; O Nanak, I am forever a sacrifice.
| | 4| | 11| | 50| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

You have avoided t he slumber of at t achment and impurit y - by whose favor has t his
happened?

The great ent icer does not affect you. Where has your laziness gone? | | 1| | Pause| |
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How have you escaped from t he t reachery of sexual desire, anger and egot ism?

The holy beings, angels and demons of t he t hree qualit ies, and all t he worlds have
been plundered. | | 1| |

The forest fire has burnt down so much of t he grass; how rare are t he plant s which
have remained green.

He is so All-powerful, t hat I cannot even describe Him; no one can chant His Praises.
| | 2| |

I n t he st ore-room of t he lamp-black, I did not t urn black; my color remained
immaculat e and pure.

The Guru has implant ed t he Maha Mant ra, t he Great Mant ra, wit hin my heart , and I
have heard t he wondrous Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Showing His Mercy, God has looked upon me wit h favor, and He has at t ached me t o
His feet .

Through loving devot ional worship, O Nanak, I have obt ained peace; in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I am absorbed int o t he Lord. | | 4| | 12| | 51| |


Raag Aasaa, Sevent h House, Fift h Mehl:

That red dress looks so beaut iful on your body.
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Your Husband Lord is pleased, and His heart is ent iced. | | 1| |

Whose handiwork is t his red beaut y of yours?

Whose love has rendered t he poppy so red? | | 1| | Pause| |

You are so beaut iful; you are t he happy soul-bride.

Your Beloved is in your home; good fort une is in your home. | | 2| |

You are pure and chast e, you are most dist inguished.

You are pleasing t o Your Beloved, and you have sublime underst anding. | | 3| |
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I am pleasing t o my Beloved, and so I am imbued wit h t he deep red color.

Says Nanak, I have been t ot ally blessed wit h t he Lord's Glance of Grace. | | 4| |

List en, O companions: t his is my only work;

God Himself is t he One who embellishes and adorns. | | 1| | Second Pause| | 1| | 52| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I suffered in pain, when I t hought He was far away;

but now, He is Ever-present , and I receive His inst ruct ions. | | 1| |

My pride is gone, O friends and companions;

my doubt is dispelled, and t he Guru has unit ed me wit h my Beloved. | | 1| | Pause| |

My Beloved has drawn me near t o Him, and seat ed me on His Bed;

I have escaped t he clut ches of ot hers. | | 2| |

I n t he mansion of my heart , shines t he Light of t he Shabad.

My Husband Lord is blissful and playful. | | 3| |

According t o t he dest iny writ t en upon my forehead, my Husband Lord has come home
t o me.

Servant Nanak has obt ained t he et ernal marriage. | | 4| | 2| | 53| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My mind is at t ached t o t he True Name.

My dealings wit h ot her people are only superficial. | | 1| |

Out wardly, I am on good t erms wit h all;

but I remain det ached, like t he lot us upon t he wat er. | | 1| | Pause| |

By word of mout h, I t alk wit h everyone;

but I keep God clasped t o my heart . | | 2| |

I may appear ut t erly t errible,

but my mind is t he dust of all men's feet .

Servant Nanak has found t he Perfect Guru.
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I nwardly and out wardly, He has shown me t he One Lord. | | 4| | 3| | 54| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The mort al revels in j oy, in t he vigor of yout h;

but wit hout t he Name, he mingles wit h dust . | | 1| |

He may wear ear-rings and fine clot hes,

and have a comfort able bed, and his mind may be so proud. | | 1| | Pause| |

He may have elephant s t o ride, and golden umbrellas over his head;

but wit hout devot ional worship t o t he Lord, he is buried beneat h t he dirt . | | 2| |

He may enj oy many women, of exquisit e beaut y;

but wit hout t he sublime essence of t he Lord, all t ast es are t ast eless. | | 3| |

Deluded by Maya, t he mort al is led int o sin and corrupt ion.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God, t he All-powerful, Compassionat e Lord. | | 4| | 4| | 55| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

There is a garden, in which so many plant s have grown.

They bear t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam as t heir fruit . | | 1| |

Consider t his, O wise one,

by which you may at t ain t he st at e of Nirvaanaa.

All around t his garden are pools of poison, but wit hin it is t he Ambrosial Nect ar, O
Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

There is only one gardener who t ends it .

He t akes care of every leaf and branch. | | 2| |

He brings all sort s of plant s and plant s t hem t here.

They all bear fruit - none is wit hout fruit . | | 3| |

One who receives t he Ambrosial Fruit of t he Naam from t he Guru

- O Nanak, such a servant crosses over t he ocean of Maya. | | 4| | 5| | 56| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The pleasures of royalt y are derived from Your Name.

I at t ain Yoga, singing t he Kirt an of Your Praises. | | 1| |

All comfort s are obt ained in Your Shelt er.

The True Guru has removed t he veil of doubt . | | 1| | Pause| |

Underst anding t he Command of t he Lord's Will, I revel in pleasure and j oy.

Serving t he True Guru, I obt ain t he supreme st at e of Nirvaanaa. | | 2| |

One who recognizes You is recognized as a householder, and as a renunciat e.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he dwells in Nirvaanaa. | | 3| |

One who has obt ained t he t reasure of t he Naam

- prays Nanak, his t reasure-house is filled t o overflowing. | | 4| | 6| | 57| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Journeying t o sacred shrines of pilgrimage, I see t he mort als act ing in ego.

I f I ask t he Pandit s, I find t hem t aint ed by Maya. | | 1| |

Show me t hat place, O friend,

where t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises are forever sung. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Shaast ras and t he Vedas speak of sin and virt ue;

t hey say t hat mort als are reincarnat ed int o heaven and hell, over and over again. | | 2| |

I n t he householder's life, t here is anxiet y, and in t he life of t he renunciat e, t here is
egot ism.

Performing religious rit uals, t he soul is ent angled. | | 3| |

By God's Grace, t he mind is brought under cont rol;

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh crosses over t he ocean of Maya. | | 4| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

This place is found t hrough t he Guru. | | 1| | Second Pause| | 7| | 58| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Wit hin my home t here is peace, and out wardly t here is peace as well.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, all pains are erased. | | 1| |
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There is t ot al peace, when You come int o my mind.
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He alone is pleasing t o Your Will, who chant s t he Naam. | | 1| | Pause| |

My body and mind are cooled and soot hed, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord.

Medit at ing on t he Lord, Har, Har, t he house of pain is demolished. | | 2| |

He alone, who underst ands t he Command of t he Lord's Will, is approved.

The True Shabad of t he Word of God is his t rademark and insignia. | | 3| |

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Lord's Name wit hin me.

Prays Nanak, my mind has found peace. | | 4| | 8| | 59| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:
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Wherever You send me, t here I go.
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What ever You give me, brings me peace. | | 1| |

I am forever t he chaylaa, t he humble disciple, of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he
Sust ainer of t he World.
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By Your Grace, I am sat isfied and sat iat ed. | | 1| | Pause| |
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What ever You give me, I wear and eat .

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By Your Grace, O God, my life passes peacefully. | | 2| |
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Deep wit hin my mind and body, I medit at e on You.
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I recognize none as equal t o You. | | 3| |
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Says Nanak, t his is my cont inual medit at ion:
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t hat I may be emancipat ed, clinging t o t he Feet of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 9| | 60| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

While st anding up, and sit t ing down, and even while asleep, medit at e on t he Lord.

Walking on t he Way, sing t he Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Wit h your ears, list en t o t he Ambrosial Sermon.

List ening t o it , your mind shall be filled wit h bliss, and t he t roubles and diseases of
your mind shall all depart . | | 1| | Pause| |

While you work at your j ob, on t he road and at t he beach, medit at e and chant .

By Guru's Grace, drink in t he Ambrosial Essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The humble being who sings t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, day and night ,

does not have t o go wit h t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

One who does not forget t he Lord, t went y-four hours a day, is emancipat ed;

O Nanak, I fall at his feet . | | 4| | 10| | 61| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Remembering Him in medit at ion, one abides in peace;

one becomes happy, and suffering is ended. | | 1| |

Celebrat e, make merry, and sing God's Glories.

Forever and ever, surrender t o t he True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Act in accordance wit h t he Shabad, t he True Word of t he True Guru.

Remain st eady and st able wit hin t he home of your own self, and find God. | | 2| |

Do not harbor evil int ent ions against ot hers in your mind,

and you shall not be t roubled, O Siblings of Dest iny, O friends. | | 3| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he Tant ric exercise, and t he Mant ra, given by t he
Guru.

Nanak knows t his peace alone, night and day. | | 4| | 11| | 62| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

That wret ched being, whom no one knows

- chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he is honored in t he four direct ions. | | 1| |

I beg for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; please, give it t o me, O Beloved!

Serving You, who, who has not been saved? | | 1| | Pause| |

That person, whom no one want s t o be near

- t he whole world comes t o wash t he dirt of his feet . | | 2| |

That mort al, who is of no use t o anyone at all

- by t he Grace of t he Saint s, he medit at es on t he Naam. | | 3| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he sleeping mind awakens.

Then, O Nanak, God seems sweet . | | 4| | 12| | 63| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Wit h my eyes, I behold t he One and Only Lord.

Forever and ever, I cont emplat e t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |
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I sing t he Praises of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, Raam.

By t he graceful favor of t he Saint s, I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| | Pause| |

Everyt hing is st rung on His st ring.

He is cont ained in each and every heart . | | 2| |

He creat es and dest roys in an inst ant .

He Himself remains unat t ached, and wit hout at t ribut es. | | 3| |

He is t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes, t he Searcher of heart s.

Nanak's Lord and Mast er celebrat es in bliss. | | 4| | 13| | 64| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My wandering t hrough millions of birt hs has ended.

I have won, and not lost , t his human body, so difficult t o obt ain. | | 1| |

My sins have been erased, and my sufferings and pains are gone.

I have been sanct ified by t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Saint s of God have t he abilit y t o save us;

t hey meet wit h t hose of us who have such pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| |

My mind is filled wit h bliss, since t he Guru gave me t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name.

My t hirst has been quenched, and my mind has become st eady and st able. | | 3| |

The wealt h of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is for me t he nine t reasures, and t he
spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas.

O Nanak, I have obt ained underst anding from t he Guru. | | 4| | 14| | 65| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My t hirst , and t he darkness of ignorance have been removed.

Serving t he Holy Saint s, count less sins are oblit erat ed. | | 1| |

I have obt ained celest ial peace and immense j oy.

Serving t he Guru, my mind has become immaculat ely pure, and I have heard t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har. | | 1| | Pause| |

The st ubborn foolishness of my mind is gone;

God's Will has become sweet t o me. | | 2| |

I have grasped t he Feet of t he Perfect Guru,

and t he sins of count less incarnat ions have been washed away. | | 3| |

The j ewel of t his life has become fruit ful.

Says Nanak, God has shown mercy t o me. | | 4| | 15| | 66| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I cont emplat e, forever and ever, t he True Guru;

wit h my hair, I dust t he feet of t he Guru. | | 1| |

Be wakeful, O my awakening mind!

Wit hout t he Lord, not hing else shall be of use t o you; false is emot ional at t achment ,
and useless are worldly ent anglement s. | | 1| | Pause| |

Embrace love for t he Word of t he Guru's Bani.

When t he Guru shows His Mercy, pain is dest royed. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is no ot her place of rest .

The Guru is t he Giver, t he Guru gives t he Name. | | 3| |

The Guru is t he Supreme Lord God; He Himself is t he Transcendent Lord.

Twent y-four hours a day, O Nanak, medit at e on t he Guru. | | 4| | 16| | 67| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He Himself is t he t ree, and t he branches ext ending out .

He Himself preserves His own crop. | | 1| |

Wherever I look, I see t hat One Lord alone.

Deep wit hin each and every heart , He Himself is cont ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself is t he sun, and t he rays emanat ing from it .

He is concealed, and He is revealed. | | 2| |

He is said t o be of t he highest at t ribut es, and wit hout at t ribut es.

Bot h converge ont o His single point . | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t he Guru has dispelled my doubt and fear.

Wit h my eyes, I perceive t he Lord, t he embodiment of bliss, t o be everywhere.
| | 4| | 17| | 68| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I know not hing of argument s or cleverness.

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Day and night , I chant Your Name. | | 1| |

I am wort hless; I have no virt ue at all.

God is t he Creat or, t he Cause of all causes. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am foolish, st upid, ignorant and t hought less;

Your Name is my mind's only hope. | | 2| |

I have not pract iced chant ing, deep medit at ion, self-discipline or good act ions;

but wit hin my mind, I have worshipped God's Name. | | 3| |

I know not hing, and my int ellect is inadequat e.

Prays Nanak, O God, You are my only Support . | | 4| | 18| | 69| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

These t wo words, Har, Har, make up my maalaa.

Cont inually chant ing and recit ing t his rosary, God has become merciful t o me, His
humble servant . | | 1| |

I offer my prayer t o t he True Guru.

Shower Your Mercy upon me, and keep me safe in Your Sanct uary; please, give me
t he maalaa, t he rosary of Har, Har. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who enshrines t his rosary of t he Lord's Name wit hin his heart ,

is freed of t he pains of birt h and deat h. | | 2| |

The humble being who cont emplat es t he Lord wit hin his heart , and chant s t he Lord's
Name, Har, Har, wit h his mout h,

never wavers, here or hereaft er. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, one who is imbued wit h t he Name,

goes t o t he next world wit h t he maalaa of t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 19| | 70| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

All t hings belong t o Him - let yourself belong t o Him as well.

No st ain clings t o such a humble being. | | 1| |

The Lord's servant is liberat ed forever.

What ever He does, is pleasing t o His servant ; t he way of life of His slave is
immaculat ely pure. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who renounces everyt hing, and ent ers t he Lord's Sanct uary

- how can Maya cling t o him? | | 2| |

Wit h t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, in his mind,

he suffers no anxiet y, even in dreams. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, I have found t he Perfect Guru.

My doubt s and at t achment s have been t ot ally oblit erat ed. | | 4| | 20| | 71| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

When my God is t ot ally pleased wit h me,
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t hen, t ell me, how can suffering or doubt draw near me? | | 1| |

Cont inually list ening t o Your Glory, I live.

I am wort hless - save me, O Lord! | | 1| | Pause| |

My suffering has been ended, and my anxiet y is forgot t en.

I have obt ained my reward, chant ing t he Mant ra of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

He is True, and True is His glory.

Remembering, remembering Him in medit at ion, keep Him clasped t o your heart . | | 3| |

Says Nanak, what act ion is t here left t o do,

by one whose mind is filled wit h t he Lord's Name? | | 4| | 21| | 72| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Sexual desire, anger, and egot ism lead t o ruin.

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t he Lord's humble servant s are redeemed. | | 1| |

The mort als are asleep, int oxicat ed wit h t he wine of Maya.

The devot ees remain awake, imbued wit h t he Lord's medit at ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n emot ional at t achment and doubt , t he mort als wander t hrough count less
incarnat ions.

The devot ees remain ever-st able, medit at ing on t he Lord's Lot us Feet . | | 2| |

Bound t o household and possessions, t he mort als are lost in t he deep, dark pit .

The Saint s are liberat ed, knowing t he Lord t o be near at hand. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, one who has t aken t o God's Sanct uary,

obt ains peace in t his world, and salvat ion in t he world hereaft er. | | 4| | 22| | 73| |
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Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

You are my waves, and I am Your fish.

You are my Lord and Mast er; I wait at Your Door. | | 1| |

You are my Creat or, and I am Your servant .

I have t aken t o Your Sanct uary, O God, most profound and excellent . | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my life, You are my Support .

Beholding You, my heart -lot us blossoms fort h. | | 2| |

You are my salvat ion and honor; You make me accept able.

You are All-powerful, You are my st rengt h. | | 3| |

Night and day, I chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he t reasure of excellence.

This is Nanak's prayer t o God. | | 4| | 23| | 74| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The mourner pract ices falsehood;

he laughs wit h glee, while mourning for ot hers. | | 1| |

Someone has died, while t here is singing in someone else's house.

One mourns and bewails, while anot her laughs wit h glee. | | 1| | Pause| |

From childhood t o old age,

t he mort al does not at t ain his goals, and he comes t o regret in t he end. | | 2| |

The world is under t he influence of t he t hree qualit ies.

The mort al is reincarnat ed, again and again, int o heaven and hell. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, one who is at t ached t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,

becomes accept able, and his life becomes fruit ful. | | 4| | 24| | 75| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

She remains asleep, and does not know t he news of God.

The day dawns, and t hen, she regret s. | | 1| |

Loving t he Beloved, t he mind is filled wit h celest ial bliss.

You yearn t o meet wit h God, so why do you delay? | | 1| | Pause| |

He came and poured His Ambrosial Nect ar int o your hands,

but it slipped t hrough your fingers, and fell ont o t he ground. | | 2| |

You are burdened wit h desire, emot ional at t achment and egot ism;

it is not t he fault of God t he Creat or. | | 3| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he darkness of doubt is dispelled.

O Nanak, t he Creat or Lord blends us wit h Himself. | | 4| | 25| | 76| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I long for t he Lot us Feet of my Beloved Lord.

The wret ched Messenger of Deat h has run away from me. | | 1| |

You ent er int o my mind, by Your Kind Mercy.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, all diseases are dest royed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Deat h gives so much pain t o ot hers,

but it cannot even come near Your slave. | | 2| |

My mind t hirst s for Your Vision;

in peaceful ease and bliss, I dwell in det achment . | | 3| |

Hear t his prayer of Nanak:

please, infuse Your Name int o his heart . | | 4| | 26| | 77| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My mind is sat isfied, and my ent anglement s have been dissolved.

God has become merciful t o me. | | 1| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, everyt hing has t urned out well.

His House is overflowing wit h all t hings; I have met Him, t he Fearless Mast er.
| | 1| | Pause| |

By t he Kind Mercy of t he Holy Saint s, t he Naam has been implant ed wit hin me.

The most dreadful desires have been eliminat ed. | | 2| |

My Mast er has given me a gift ;

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t he fire has been ext inguished, and my mind is now at peace. | | 3| |

My search has ended, and my mind is absorbed in celest ial bliss.
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Nanak has obt ained t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 27| | 78| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Those who are at t uned t o t heir Lord and Mast er

are sat isfied and fulfilled wit h t he perfect food. | | 1| |

The Lord's devot ees never run short of anyt hing.

They have plent y t o eat , spend, enj oy and give. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who has t he Unfat homable Lord of t he Universe as his Mast er

- how can any mere mort al st and up t o him? | | 2| |

One who is served by t he eight een supernat ural powers of t he Siddhas

- grasp his feet , even for an inst ant . | | 3| |

That one, upon whom You have showered Your Mercy, O my Lord Mast er

- says Nanak, he does not lack anyt hing. | | 4| | 28| | 79| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

When I medit at e on my True Guru,

my mind becomes supremely peaceful. | | 1| |

The record of my account is erased, and my doubt s are dispelled.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, His humble servant is blessed wit h
good fort une. | | 1| | Pause| |

When I remember my Lord and Mast er,

my fears are dispelled, O my friend. | | 2| |

When I t ook t o Your Prot ect ion, O God,
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my desires were fulfilled. | | 3| |

Gazing upon t he wonder of Your play, my mind has become encouraged.

Servant Nanak relies on You alone. | | 4| | 29| | 80| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Night and day, t he mouse of t ime gnaws away at t he rope of life.

Falling int o t he well, t he mort al eat s t he sweet t reat s of Maya. | | 1| |

Thinking and planning, t he night of t he life is passing away.

Thinking of t he many pleasures of Maya, t he mort al never remembers t he Lord, t he
Sust ainer of t he eart h. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Believing t he shade of t he t ree t o be permanent , he builds his house beneat h it .
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But t he noose of deat h is around his neck, and Shakt i, t he power of Maya, has aimed
her arrows at him. | | 2| |

The sandy shore is being washed away by t he waves,

but t he fool st ill believes t hat place t o be permanent . | | 3| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, chant t he Name of t he Lord, t he King.

Nanak lives by singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 30| | 81| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Du-Tukas 9:

Wit h t hat , you are engaged in playful sport ;

wit h t hat , I am j oined t o you.

Wit h t hat , everyone longs for you;

wit hout it , no one would even look at your face. | | 1| |

Where is t hat det ached soul now cont ained?

Wit hout it , you are miserable. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h t hat , you are t he woman of t he house;

wit h t hat , you are respect ed.

Wit h t hat , you are caressed;

wit hout it , you are reduced t o dust . | | 2| |

Wit h t hat , you have honor and respect ;

wit h t hat , you have relat ives in t he world.

Wit h t hat , you are adorned in every way;

wit hout it , you are reduced t o dust . | | 3| |

That det ached soul is neit her born, nor dies.

I t act s according t o t he Command of t he Lord's Will.

O Nanak, having fashioned t he body, t he Lord unit es t he soul wit h it , and separat es
t hem again;

He alone knows His All-powerful creat ive nat ure. | | 4| | 31| | 82| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:
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He does not die, so I do not fear.

He does not perish, so I do not grieve.

He is not poor, so I do not hunger.

He is not in pain, so I do not suffer. | | 1| |

There is no ot her Dest royer t han Him.

He is my very life, t he Giver of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is not bound, so I am not in bondage.

He has no occupat ion, so I have no ent anglement s.

He has no impurit ies, so I have no impurit ies.

He is in ecst asy, so I am always happy. | | 2| |

He has no anxiet y, so I have no cares.

He has no st ain, so I have no pollut ion.

He has no hunger, so I have no t hirst .
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Since He is immaculat ely pure, I correspond t o Him. | | 3| |

I am not hing; He is t he One and only.

Before and aft er, He alone exist s.

O Nanak, t he Guru has t aken away my doubt s and mist akes;

He and I , j oining t oget her, are of t he same color. | | 4| | 32| | 83| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:
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Serve Him in many different ways;

Dedicat e your soul, your breat h of life and your wealt h t o Him.

Carry wat er for Him, and wave t he fan over Him - renounce your ego.

Make yourself a sacrifice t o Him, t ime and t ime again. | | 1| |

She alone is t he happy soul-bride, who is pleasing t o God.

I n her company, I may meet Him, O my mot her. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am t he wat er-carrier of t he slaves of His slaves.

I t reasure in my soul t he dust of t heir feet .

By t hat good dest iny inscribed upon my forehead, I obt ain t heir societ y.

Through His Love, t he Lord Mast er meet s me. | | 2| |

I dedicat e all t o Him - chant ing and medit at ion, aust erit y and religious observances.

I offer all t o Him - good act ions, right eous conduct and incense burning.

Renouncing pride and at t achment , I become t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

I n t heir societ y, I behold God wit h my eyes. | | 3| |

Each and every moment , I cont emplat e and adore Him.

Day and night , I serve Him like t his.

The Lord of t he Universe, t he Cherisher of t he World, has become merciful;

in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, He forgives us. | | 4| | 33| | 84| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I n t he Love of God, et ernal peace is obt ained.

I n t he Love of God, one is not t ouched by pain.

I n t he Love of God, t he filt h of ego is washed away.

I n t he Love of God, one becomes forever immaculat e. | | 1| |

List en, O friend: show such love and affect ion t o God,

t he Support of t he soul, t he breat h of life, of each and every heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Love of God, all t reasures are obt ained.

I n t he Love of God, t he I mmaculat e Naam fills t he heart .

I n t he Love of God, one is et ernally embellished.

I n t he Love of God, all anxiet y is ended. | | 2| |

I n t he Love of God, one crosses over t his t errible world-ocean.

I n t he Love of God, one does not fear deat h.

I n t he Love of God, all are saved.

The Love of God shall go along wit h you. | | 3| |

By himself, no one is unit ed, and no one goes ast ray.

One who is blessed by God's Mercy, j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o You.

O God, You are t he Support and t he St rengt h of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 34| | 85| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Becoming a king, t he mort al wields his royal aut horit y;

oppressing t he people, he gat hers wealt h.
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Gat hering it and collect ing it , he fills his bags.

But God t akes it away from him, and gives it t o anot her. | | 1| |

The mort al is like an unbaked clay pot in wat er;

indulging in pride and egot ism, he crumbles down and dissolves. | | 1| | Pause| |

Being fearless, he becomes unrest rained.

He does not t hink of t he Creat or, who is ever wit h him.

He raises armies, and collect s arms.

But when t he breat h leaves him, he t urns t o ashes. | | 2| |

He has loft y palaces, mansions and queens,

elephant s and pairs of horses, delight ing t he mind;

he is blessed wit h a great family of sons and daught ers.

But , engrossed in at t achment , t he blind fool wast es away t o deat h. | | 3| |

The One who creat ed him dest roys him.

Enj oyment s and pleasures are like j ust a dream.

He alone is liberat ed, and possesses regal power and wealt h,

O Nanak, whom t he Lord Mast er blesses wit h His Mercy. | | 4| | 35| | 86| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The mort al is in love wit h t his,

but t he more he has, t he more he longs for more.

I t hangs around his neck, and does not leave him.

But falling at t he feet of t he True Guru, he is saved. | | 1| |

I have renounced and discarded Maya, t he Ent icer of t he world.

I have met t he Absolut e Lord, and congrat ulat ions are pouring in. | | 1| | Pause| |

She is so beaut iful, she capt ivat es t he mind.

On t he road, and t he beach, at home, in t he forest and in t he wilderness, she t ouches
us.

She seems so sweet t o t he mind and body.

But by Guru's Grace, I have seen her t o be decept ive. | | 2| |

Her court iers are also great deceivers.

They do not spare even t heir fat hers or mot hers.
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They have enslaved t heir companions.

By Guru's Grace, I have subj ugat ed t hem all. | | 3| |

Now, my mind is filled wit h bliss;

my fear is gone, and t he noose is cut away.

Says Nanak, when I met t he True Guru,

I came t o dwell wit hin my home in absolut e peace. | | 4| | 36| | 87| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Twent y-four hours a day, he knows t he Lord t o be near at hand;

he surrenders t o t he Sweet Will of God.

The One Name is t he Support of t he Saint s;

t hey remain t he dust of t he feet of all. | | 1| |

List en, t o t he way of life of t he Saint s, O my Siblings of Dest iny;

t heir praises cannot be described. | | 1| | Pause| |

Their occupat ion is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Kirt an, t he Praise of t he Lord, t he embodiment of bliss, is t heir rest .

Friends and enemies are one and t he same t o t hem.

They know of no ot her t han God. | | 2| |

They erase millions upon millions of sins.

They dispel suffering; t hey are givers of t he life of t he soul.

They are so brave; t hey are men of t heir word.

The Saint s have ent iced Maya herself. | | 3| |

Their company is cherished even by t he gods and t he angels.

Blessed is t heir Darshan, and fruit ful is t heir service.

Wit h his palms pressed t oget her, Nanak offers his prayer:

O Lord, Treasure of Excellence, please bless me wit h t he service of t he Saint s.
| | 4| | 37| | 88| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

All peace and comfort s are in t he medit at ion of t he One Name.

All right eous act ions of Dharma are in t he singing of t he Lord's Glorious Praises.

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, is so very pure and sacred.
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Meet ing wit h t hem, love for God is embraced. | | 1| |

By Guru's Grace, bliss is obt ained.

Medit at ing upon Him in remembrance, t he mind is illumined; his st at e and condit ion
cannot be described. | | 1| | Pause| |

Fast s, religious vows, cleansing bat hs, and worship t o Him;

list ening t o t he Vedas, Puraanas, and Shaast ras.

Ext remely pure is he, and immaculat e is his place,

who medit at es upon t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in t he Saadh Sangat . | | 2| |

That humble being becomes renowned all over t he world.

Even sinners are purified, by t he dust of his feet .

One who has met t he Lord, t he Lord our King,

his condit ion and st at e cannot be described. | | 3| |

Twent y-four hours a day, wit h palms pressed t oget her, I medit at e;

I yearn t o obt ain t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t hose Holy Saint s.

Merge me, t he poor one, wit h You, O Lord;

Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary. | | 4| | 38| | 89| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Twent y-four hours a day, he t akes his cleansing bat h in wat er;

he makes cont inual offerings t o t he Lord; he is a t rue man of wisdom.

He never leaves anyt hing uselessly.

Again and again, he falls at t he Lord's Feet . | | 1| |

Such is t he Saalagraam, t he st one idol, which I serve;

such is my worship, flower-offerings and divine adorat ion as well. | | 1| | Pause| |

His bell resounds t o t he four corners of t he world.

His seat is forever in heaven.

His chauri, his fly-brush, waves over all.

His incense is ever-fragrant . | | 2| |

He is t reasured in each and every heart .

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, is His Et ernal Court .

His Aart ee, his lamp-lit worship service, is t he Kirt an of His Praises, which brings
last ing bliss.

His Great ness is so beaut iful, and ever limit less. | | 3| |

He alone obt ains it , who is so pre-ordained;

he t akes t o t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s' Feet .

I hold in my hands t he Saalagraam of t he Lord.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has given me t his Gift . | | 4| | 39| | 90| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Panch-Pada:

That highway, upon which t he wat er-carrier is plundered

- t hat way is far removed from t he Saint s. | | 1| |

The True Guru has spoken t he Trut h.

Your Name, O Lord, is t he Way t o Salvat ion; t he road of t he Messenger of Deat h is far
away. | | 1| | Pause| |

That place, where t he greedy t oll-collect or dwells

- t hat pat h remains far removed from t he Lord's humble servant . | | 2| |

There, where so very many caravans of men are caught ,

t he Holy Saint s remain wit h t he Supreme Lord. | | 3| |

Chit ra and Gupat , t he recording angels of t he conscious and t he unconscious, writ e
t he account s of all mort al beings,

but t hey cannot even see t he Lord's humble devot ees. | | 4| |

Says Nanak, one whose True Guru is Perfect

- t he unblown bugles of ecst asy vibrat e for him. | | 5| | 40| | 91| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Du-Pada 1:

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Naam is learned;

all desires and t asks are fulfilled.

My t hirst has been quenched, and I am sat iat ed wit h t he Lord's Praise.

I live by chant ing and medit at ing upon t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he eart h. | | 1| |

I have ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Creat or, t he Cause of all causes.

By Guru's Grace, I have ent ered t he home of celest ial bliss. Darkness is dispelled, and
t he moon of wisdom has risen. | | 1| | Pause| |
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My t reasure-house is overflowing wit h rubies and j ewels;

I medit at e on t he Formless Lord, and so t hey never run short .

How rare is t hat humble being, who drinks in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Word of t he
Shabad.

O Nanak, he at t ains t he st at e of highest dignit y. | | 2| | 41| | 92| |

Aasaa, Sevent h House, Fift h Mehl:

Medit at e cont inually on t he Name of t he Lord wit hin your heart .
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Thus you shall save all your companions and associat es. | | 1| |

My Guru is always wit h me, near at hand.

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on Him, I cherish Him forever. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your act ions seem so sweet t o me.
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Nanak begs for t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| | 42| | 93| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The world is saved by t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

The Name of t he Lord is t he Support of t he mind. | | 1| |

The Saint s worship and adore t he Lot us Feet of t he Divine Guru;

t hey love t he Beloved Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

She who has such good dest iny writ t en upon her forehead,

says Nanak, is blessed wit h t he et ernal happy marriage wit h t he Lord. | | 2| | 43| | 94| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Order of my Husband Lord seems so sweet t o me.

My Husband Lord has driven out t he one who was my rival.

My Beloved Husband has decorat ed me, His happy soul-bride.

He has quiet ed t he burning t hirst of my mind. | | 1| |

I t is good t hat I submit t ed t o t he Will of my Beloved Lord.

I have realized celest ial peace and poise wit hin t his home of mine. | | Pause| |

I am t he hand-maiden, t he at t endant of my Beloved Lord.

He is et ernal and imperishable, inaccessible and infinit e.

Holding t he fan, sit t ing at His Feet , I wave it over my Beloved.

The five demons who t ort ured me have run away. | | 2| |

I am not from a noble family, and I am not beaut iful.

What do I know? Why am I pleasing t o my Beloved?

I am a poor orphan, dest it ut e and dishonored.

My Husband t ook me in, and made me His queen. | | 3| |

When I saw my Beloved's face before me,

I became so happy and peaceful; my married life was blessed.

Says Nanak, my desires are fulfilled.

The True Guru has unit ed me wit h God, t he t reasure of excellence. | | 4| | 1| | 95| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

A frown creases her forehead, and her look is evil.

Her speech is bit t er, and her t ongue is rude.

She is always hungry, and she believes her Husband t o be far away. | | 1| |

Such is Maya, t he woman, which t he One Lord has creat ed.

She is devouring t he whole world, but t he Guru has saved me, O my Siblings of
Dest iny. | | Pause| |

Administ ering her poisons, she has overcome t he whole world.

She has bewit ched Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Only t hose Gurmukhs who are at t uned t o t he Naam are blessed. | | 2| |

Performing fast s, religious observances and at onement s, t he mort als have grown
weary.

They wander over t he ent ire planet , on pilgrimages t o t he banks of sacred rivers.

But t hey alone are saved, who seek t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru. | | 3| |

At t ached t o Maya, t he whole world is in bondage.

The foolish self-willed manmukhs are consumed by t heir egot ism.

Taking me by t he arm, Guru Nanak has saved me. | | 4| | 2| | 96| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Everyt hing is painful, when one forget s t he Lord Mast er.

Here and hereaft er, such a mort al is useless. | | 1| |

The Saint s are sat isfied, medit at ing on t he Lord, Har, Har.

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Best owing Your Mercy, God, You at t ach us t o Your Name; all peace comes by Your
Will. | | Pause| |

The Lord is Ever-present ; one who deems Him t o be far away, dies again and again,

The mort als do not remember t he One, who has given t hem everyt hing.

Engrossed in such t errible corrupt ion, t heir days and night s wast e away. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, medit at e in remembrance of t he One Lord God.

Salvat ion is obt ained, in t he Shelt er of t he Perfect Guru. | | 4| | 3| | 97| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mind and body are t ot ally
rej uvenat ed.

All sins and sorrows are washed away. | | 1| |

How blessed is t hat day, O my Siblings of Dest iny,

when t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord are sung, and t he supreme st at us is obt ained.
| | Pause| |

Worshipping t he feet of t he Holy Saint s,

t roubles and hat red are eliminat ed from t he mind. | | 2| |

Meet ing wit h t he Perfect Guru, conflict is ended,

and t he five demons are t ot ally subdued. | | 3| |

One whose mind is filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord,

O Nanak - I am a sacrifice t o him. | | 4| | 4| | 98| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

O singer, sing of t he One,

who is t he Support of t he soul, t he body and t he breat h of life.

Serving Him, all peace is obt ained.

You shall no longer go t o any ot her. | | 1| |

My Blissful Lord Mast er is forever in bliss; medit at e cont inually and forever, on t he
Lord, t he t reasure of excellence.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Beloved Saint s; by t heir kind favor, God comes t o dwell in t he
mind. | | Pause| |

His gift s are never exhaust ed.

I n His subt le way, He easily absorbs all.

His benevolence cannot be erased.

So enshrine t hat True Lord wit hin your mind. | | 2| |

His house is filled wit h all sort s of art icles;

God's servant s never suffer pain.

Holding t o His Support , t he st at e of fearless dignit y is obt ained.

Wit h each and every breat h, sing of t he Lord, t he t reasure of excellence. | | 3| |

He is not far from us, wherever we go.

When He shows His Mercy, we obt ain t he Lord, Har, Har.

I offer t his prayer t o t he Perfect Guru.

Nanak begs for t he t reasure of t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 5| | 99| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

First , t he pains of t he body vanish;

t hen, t he mind becomes t ot ally peaceful.

I n His Mercy, t he Guru best ows t he Lord's Name.

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t hat True Guru. | | 1| |

I have obt ained t he Perfect Guru, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

All illness, sorrows and sufferings are dispelled, in t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru.
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The feet of t he Guru abide wit hin my heart ;

I have received all t he fruit s of my heart 's desires.
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The fire is ext inguished, and I am t ot ally peaceful.

Showering His Mercy, t he Guru has given t his gift . | | 2| |

The Guru has given shelt er t o t he shelt erless.

The Guru has given honor t o t he dishonored.

Shat t ering his bonds, t he Guru has saved His servant .

I t ast e wit h my t ongue t he Ambrosial Bani of His Word. | | 3| |

By great good fort une, I worship t he Guru's feet .

Forsaking everyt hing, I have obt ained God's Sanct uary.
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That humble being, O Nanak, unt o whom t he Guru grant s His Mercy, is forever
enrapt ured. | | 4| | 6| | 100| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The True Guru has t ruly given a child.

The long-lived one has been born t o t his dest iny.

He came t o acquire a home in t he womb,

and his mot her's heart is so very glad. | | 1| |

A son is born - a devot ee of t he Lord of t he Universe.

This pre-ordained dest iny has been revealed t o all. | | Pause| |

I n t he t ent h mont h, by t he Lord's Order, t he baby has been born.

Sorrow is dispelled, and great j oy has ensued.

The companions blissfully sing t he songs of t he Guru's Bani.

This is pleasing t o t he Lord Mast er. | | 2| |

The vine has grown, and shall last for many generat ions.

The Power of t he Dharma has been firmly est ablished by t he Lord.

That which my mind wishes for, t he True Guru has grant ed.

I have become carefree, and I fix my at t ent ion on t he One Lord. | | 3| |

As t he child places so much fait h in his fat her,

I speak as it pleases t he Guru t o have me speak.

This is not a hidden secret ;

Guru Nanak, great ly pleased, has best owed t his gift . | | 4| | 7| | 101| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Giving His Hand, t he Perfect Guru has prot ect ed t he child.

The glory of His servant has become manifest . | | 1| |

I cont emplat e t he Guru, t he Guru; I medit at e on t he Guru, t he Guru.

I offer my heart -felt prayer t o t he Guru, and it is answered. | | Pause| |

I have t aken t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Divine Guru.

The service of His servant has been fulfilled. | | 2| |

He has preserved my soul, body, yout h and breat h of life.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru. | | 3| | 8| | 102| |

Aasaa, Eight h House, Kaafee, Fift h Mehl:


I am Your purchased slave, O True Lord Mast er.

My soul and body, and all of t his, everyt hing is Yours. | | 1| |

You are t he honor of t he dishonored. O Mast er, in You I place my t rust .

Wit hout t he True One, any ot her support is false - know t his well. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Command is infinit e; no one can find it s limit .

One who meet s wit h t he Perfect Guru, walks in t he Way of t he Lord's Will. | | 2| |

Cunning and cleverness are of no use.

That which t he Lord Mast er gives, by t he Pleasure of His Will - t hat is pleasing t o me.
| | 3| |

One may perform t ens of t housands of act ions, but at t achment t o t hings is not
sat isfied.

Servant Nanak has made t he Naam his Support . He has renounced ot her
ent anglement s. | | 4| | 1| | 103| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I have pursued all pleasures, but none is as great as t he Lord.

By t he Pleasure of t he Guru's Will, t he True Lord Mast er is obt ained. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru; I am forever and ever a sacrifice t o Him.

Please, grant me t his one blessing, t hat I may never, even for an inst ant , forget Your
Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

How very fort unat e are t hose who have t he wealt h of t he Lord deep wit hin t he heart .
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They escape from t he great noose of deat h; t hey are permeat ed wit h t he Word of t he

How can I chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Guru? The Guru is t he ocean of Trut h and
clear underst anding.

He is t he Perfect Transcendent Lord, from t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he
ages. | | 3| |

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, forever and ever, my mind is filled
wit h t he Love of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Guru is my soul, my breat h of life, and wealt h; O Nanak, He is wit h me forever.
| | 4| | 2| | 104| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I f t he I nvisible and I nfinit e Lord dwells wit hin my mind, even for a moment ,

t hen all my pains, t roubles, and diseases vanish. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o my Lord Mast er.

Medit at ing on Him, a great j oy wells up wit hin my mind and body. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have heard only a lit t le bit of news about t he True Lord Mast er.

I have obt ained t he peace of all peace, O my mot her; I cannot est imat e it s wort h.
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He is so beaut iful t o my eyes; beholding Him, I have been bewit ched.

I am wort hless, O my mot her; He Himself has at t ached me t o t he hem of His robe.
| | 3| |

He is beyond t he world of t he Vedas, t he Koran and t he Bible.

The Supreme King of Nanak is immanent and manifest . | | 4| | 3| | 105| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Tens of t housands of devot ees worship and adore You, chant ing, "Beloved, Beloved."

How shall You unit e me, t he wort hless and corrupt soul, wit h Yourself. | | 1| |

You are my Support , O Merciful God, Lord of t he Universe, Sust ainer of t he World.

You are t he Mast er of all; t he ent ire creat ion is Yours. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are t he const ant help and support of t he Saint s, who behold You Ever-present .

Those who lack t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, shall die, engulfed in sorrow and
pain. | | 2| |

Those servant s, who lovingly perform t he Lord's service, are freed from t he cycle of
reincarnat ion.

What shall be t he fat e of t hose who forget t he Naam? | | 3| |

As are t he cat t le which have st rayed, so is t he ent ire world.

O God, please cut away Nanak's bonds, and unit e him wit h Yourself. | | 4| | 4| | 106| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Forget all ot her t hings, and dwell upon t he Lord alone.

Lay aside your false pride, and dedicat e your mind and body t o Him. | | 1| |

Twent y-four hours a day, praise t he Creat or Lord.
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I live by Your bount iful gift s - please, shower me wit h Your Mercy! | | 1| | Pause| |

So, do t hat work, by which your face shall be made radiant .

He alone becomes at t ached t o t he Trut h, O Lord, unt o whom You give it . | | 2| |

So build and adorn t hat house, which shall never be dest royed.

Enshrine t he One Lord wit hin your consciousness; He shall never die. | | 3| |

The Lord is dear t o t hose, who are pleasing t o t he Will of God.

By Guru's Grace, Nanak describes t he indescribable. | | 4| | 5| | 107| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

What are t hey like - t hose who do not forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord?
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Know t hat t here is absolut ely no difference; t hey are exact ly like t he Lord. | | 1| |

The mind and body are enrapt ured, meet ing wit h You, O Lord.

Peace is obt ained, by t he favor of t he Lord's humble servant ; all pains are t aken away.
| | 1| | Pause| |

As many as are t he cont inent s of t he world, so many have been saved.

Those, in whose minds You Yourself dwell, O Lord, are t he perfect devot ees. | | 2| |
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Those whom You approve, are approved.

Such a celebrat ed and honored person is known everywhere. | | 3| |

Day and night , wit h every breat h t o worship and adore t he Lord

- please, O True Supreme King, fulfill t his, Nanak's desire. | | 4| | 6| | 108| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He, my Lord Mast er, is fully pervading all places.

He is t he One Lord Mast er, t he roof over our heads; t here is no ot her t han Him. | | 1| |

As it pleases Your Will, please save me, O Savior Lord.

Wit hout You, my eyes see no ot her at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

God Himself is t he Cherisher; He t akes care of each and every heart .

That person, wit hin whose mind You Yourself dwell, never forget s You. | | 2| |

He does t hat which is pleasing t o Himself.

He is known as t he help and support of His devot ees, t hroughout t he ages. | | 3| |

Chant ing and medit at ing up t he Lord's Name, t he mort al never comes t o regret
anyt hing.

O Nanak, I t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; please, fulfill my desire, O
Lord. | | 4| | 7| | 109| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Why are you sleeping, and forget t ing t he Name, O careless and foolish mort al?
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So many have been washed away and carried off by t his river of life. | | 1| |

O mort al, get aboard t he boat of t he Lord's Lot us Feet , and cross over.

Twent y-four hours a day, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, in t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| | Pause| |

You may enj oy various pleasures, but t hey are useless wit hout t he Name.

Wit hout devot ion t o t he Lord, you shall die in sorrow, again and again. | | 2| |

You may dress and eat and apply scent ed oils t o your body,

but wit hout t he medit at ive remembrance of t he Lord, your body shall surely t urn t o
dust , and you shall have t o depart . | | 3| |

How very t reacherous is t his world-ocean; how very few realize t his!

Salvat ion rest s in t he Lord's Sanct uary; O Nanak, t his is your pre-ordained dest iny.
| | 4| | 8| | 110| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

No one is anyone's companion; why t ake any pride in ot hers?

Wit h t he Support of t he One Name, t his t errible world-ocean is crossed over. | | 1| |

You are t he True Support of me, t he poor mort al, O my Perfect True Guru.

Gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, my mind is encouraged. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Royal powers, wealt h, and worldly involvement s are of no use at all.
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The Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise is my Support ; t his wealt h is everlast ing. | | 2| |

As many as are t he pleasures of Maya, so many are t he shadows t hey leave.

The Gurmukhs sing of t he Naam, t he t reasure of peace. | | 3| |

You are t he True Lord, t he t reasure of excellence; O God, You are deep and
unfat homable.

The Lord Mast er is t he hope and support of Nanak's mind. | | 4| | 9| | 111| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Remembering Him, suffering is removed, and celest ial peace is obt ained.

Night and day, wit h your palms pressed t oget her, medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har.
| | 1| |

He alone is Nanak's God, unt o whom all beings belong.

He is t ot ally pervading everywhere, t he Truest of t he True. | | 1| | Pause| |

I nwardly and out wardly, He is my companion and my helper; He is t he One t o be
realized.

Adoring Him, my mind is cured of all it s ailment s. | | 2| |

The Savior Lord is infinit e; He saves us from t he fire of t he womb.
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The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is soot hing and cool; remembering it in medit at ion,
t he inner fire is quenched. | | 3| |

Peace, poise, and immense bliss, O Nanak, are obt ained, when one becomes t he dust
of t he feet of t he humble servant s of t he Lord.

All of one's affairs are perfect ly resolved, meet ing wit h t he Perfect Guru.
| | 4| | 10| | 112| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Lord of t he Universe is t he t reasure of excellence; He is known only t o t he
Gurmukh.

When He shows His Mercy and Kindness, we revel in t he Lord's Love. | | 1| |

Come, O Saint s - let us j oin t oget her and speak t he Sermon of t he Lord.

Night and day, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and ignore t he crit icism
of ot hers. | | 1| | Pause| |

I live by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Naam, and so I obt ain immense bliss.

At t achment t o t he world is useless and vain; it is false, and perishes in t he end. | | 2| |

How rare are t hose who embrace love for t he Lord's Lot us Feet .

Blessed and beaut iful is t hat mout h, which medit at es on t he Lord. | | 3| |

The pains of birt h, deat h and reincarnat ion are erased by medit at ing on t he Lord.

That alone is Nanak's j oy, which is pleasing t o God. | | 4| | 11| | 113| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Come, O friends: let us meet t oget her and enj oy all t he t ast es and flavors.

Let us j oin t oget her and chant t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and so wipe
away our sins. | | 1| |

Reflect upon t he essence of realit y, O Saint ly beings, and no t roubles shall afflict you.

All of t he t hieves shall be dest royed, as t he Gurmukhs remain wakeful. | | 1| | Pause| |

Take wisdom and humilit y as your supplies, and burn away t he poison of pride.

True is t hat shop, and perfect t he t ransact ion; deal only in t he merchandise of t he

They alone are accept ed and approved, who dedicat e t heir souls, bodies and wealt h.

Those who are pleasing t o t heir God, celebrat e in happiness. | | 3| |

Those fools, who drink in t he wine of evil-mindedness, become t he husbands of
prost it ut es.

But t hose who are imbued wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord, O Nanak, are
int oxicat ed wit h t he Trut h. | | 4| | 12| | 114| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I made t he effort ; I did it , and made a beginning.

I live by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Naam. The Guru has implant ed t his Mant ra
wit hin me. | | 1| |

I fall at t he Feet of t he True Guru, who has dispelled my doubt s.

Best owing His Mercy, God has dressed me, and decorat ed me wit h t he Trut h.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Taking me by t he hand, He made me His own, t hrough t he True Order of His
Command.

That gift which God gave t o me, is perfect great ness. | | 2| |

Forever and ever, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and chant t he Name of t he
Dest royer of ego.

My vows have been honored, by t he Grace of God and t he True Guru, who has
showered His Mercy. | | 3| |

The Perfect Guru has given t he wealt h of t he Naam, and t he profit of singing t he
Lord's Glorious Praises.

The Saint s are t he t raders, O Nanak, and t he I nfinit e Lord God is t heir Banker.
| | 4| | 13| | 115| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

One who has You as His Mast er, O God, is blessed wit h great dest iny.

He is happy, and forever at peace; his doubt s and fears are all dispelled. | | 1| |

I am t he slave of t he Lord of t he Universe; my Mast er is t he great est of all.

He is t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes; He is my True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

There is no ot her whom I should fear.
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Serving t he Guru, t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is obt ained, and t he impassable
world-ocean is crossed over. | | 2| |

By Your Glance of Grace, peace is obt ained, and t he t reasure fills t he mind.

That servant , unt o whom You best ow Your Mercy, is approved and accept ed. | | 3| |

How rare is t hat person who drinks in t he Ambrosial Essence of t he Lord's Kirt an.

Nanak has obt ained t he commodit y of t he One Name; he lives by chant ing and
medit at ing on it wit hin his heart . | | 4| | 14| | 116| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I am God's maid-servant ; He is t he highest of all.
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All t hings, big and small, are said t o belong t o Him. | | 1| |

I surrender my soul, my breat h of life, and my wealt h, t o my Lord Mast er.

Through His Name, I become radiant ; I am known as His slave. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are Carefree, t he Embodiment of Bliss. Your Name is a gem, a j ewel.

One who has You as her Mast er, is sat isfied, sat iat ed and happy forever. | | 2| |

O my companions and fellow maidens, please implant t hat balanced underst anding
wit hin me.

Serve t he Holy Saint s lovingly, and find t he t reasure of t he Lord. | | 3| |

All are servant s of t he Lord Mast er, and all call Him t heir own.

She alone dwells in peace, O Nanak, whom t he Lord adorns. | | 4| | 15| | 117| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Become t he servant of t he Saint s, and learn t his way of life.

Of all virt ues, t he most sublime virt ue is t o see your Husband Lord near at hand. | | 1| |

So, dye t his mind of yours wit h t he color of t he Lord's Love.

Renounce cleverness and cunning, and know t hat t he Sust ainer of t he world is wit h
you. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever your Husband Lord says, accept t hat , and make it your decorat ion.

Forget t he love of dualit y, and chew upon t his bet el leaf. | | 2| |

Make t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad your lamp, and let your bed be Trut h.

Twent y-four hours a day, st and wit h your palms pressed t oget her, and t he Lord, your
King, shall meet you. | | 3| |

She alone is cult ured and embellished, and she alone is of incomparable beaut y.
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She alone is t he happy soul-bride, O Nanak, who is pleasing t o t he Creat or Lord.
| | 4| | 16| | 118| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

As long as t here are doubt s in t he mind, t he mort al st aggers and falls.

The Guru removed my doubt s, and I have obt ained my place of rest . | | 1| |

Those quarrelsome enemies have been overcome, t hrough t he Guru.

I have now escaped from t hem, and t hey have run away from me. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is concerned wit h 'mine and yours', and so he is held in bondage.

When t he Guru dispelled my ignorance, t hen t he noose of deat h was cut away from
my neck. | | 2| |

As long as he does not underst and t he Command of God's Will, he remains miserable.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, he comes t o recognize God's Will, and t hen, he becomes
happy. | | 3| |

I have no enemies and no adversaries; no one is wicked t o me.

That servant , who performs t he Lord's service, O Nanak, is t he slave of t he Lord
Mast er. | | 4| | 17| | 119| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Peace, celest ial poise and absolut e bliss are obt ained, singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's
Praises.

Best owing His Name, t he True Guru removes t he evil omens. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru; forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o Him.
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I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru; meet ing Him, I am absorbed int o t he True Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Good omens and bad omens affect t hose who do not keep t he Lord in t he mind.

The Messenger of Deat h does not approach t hose who are pleasing t o t he Lord God.
| | 2| |

Donat ions t o charit y, medit at ion and penance - above all of t hem is t he Naam.

One who chant s wit h his t ongue t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har - his works are
brought t o perfect complet ion. | | 3| |

His fears are removed, and his doubt s and at t achment s are gone; he sees none ot her
t han God.

O Nanak, t he Supreme Lord God preserves him, and no pain or sorrow afflict s him any
longer. | | 4| | 18| | 120| |

Aasaa, Nint h House, Fift h Mehl:


Cont emplat ing Him wit hin my consciousness, I obt ain t ot al peace; but hereaft er, will I
be pleasing t o Him or not ?

There is only One Giver; all ot hers are beggars. Who else can we t urn t o? | | 1| |

When I beg from ot hers, I am ashamed.

The One Lord Mast er is t he Supreme King of all; who else is equal t o Him?
| | 1| | Pause| |

St anding up and sit t ing down, I cannot live wit hout Him. I search and search for t he
Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

Even Brahma and t he sages Sanak, Sanandan, Sanaat an and Sanat Kumar, find it
difficult t o obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. | | 2| |

He is unapproachable and unfat homable; His wisdom is deep and profound; His value
cannot be appraised.

I have t aken t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Lord, t he Primal Being, and I medit at e on

God, t he Lord Mast er, has become kind and compassionat e; He has cut t he noose of
deat h away from my neck.

Says Nanak, now t hat I have obt ained t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I
shall not have t o be reincarnat ed again. | | 4| | 1| | 121| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I nwardly, I sing His Praises, and out wardly, I sing His Praises; I sing His Praises while
awake and asleep.

I am a t rader in t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe; He has given it t o me as my
supplies, t o carry wit h me. | | 1| |

I have forgot t en and forsaken ot her t hings.

The Perfect Guru has given me t he Gift of t he Naam; t his alone is my Support .
| | 1| | Pause| |

I sing His Praises while suffering, and I sing His Praises while I am at peace as well. I
cont emplat e Him while I walk along t he Pat h.

The Guru has implant ed t he Naam wit hin my mind, and my t hirst has been quenched.
| | 2| |

I sing His Praises during t he day, and I sing His Praises during t he night ; I sing t hem
wit h each and every breat h.

I n t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, t his fait h is est ablished, t hat t he Lord is
wit h us, in life and in deat h. | | 3| |

Bless servant Nanak wit h t his gift , O God, t hat he may obt ain, and enshrine in his
heart , t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

Hear t he Lord's Sermon wit h your ears, and behold t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan
wit h your eyes; place your forehead upon t he Guru's Feet . | | 4| | 2| | 122| |


Aasaa, Tent h House, Fift h Mehl:

That which you believe t o be permanent , is a guest here for only a few days.
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Children, wives, homes, and all possessions - at t achment t o all of t hese is false. | | 1| |

O mind, why do you burst out laughing?

See wit h your eyes, t hat t hese t hings are only mirages. So earn t he profit of
medit at ion on t he One Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t is like t he clot hes which you wear on your body - t hey wear off in a few days.

How long can you run upon a wall? Ult imat ely, you come t o it s end. | | 2| |

I t is like salt , preserved in it s cont ainer; when it is put int o wat er, it dissolves.

When t he Order of t he Supreme Lord God comes, t he soul arises, and depart s in an
inst ant . | | 3| |

O mind, your st eps are numbered, your moment s spent sit t ing are numbered, and t he
breat hs you are t o t ake are numbered.

Sing forever t he Praises of t he Lord, O Nanak, and you shall be saved, under t he
Shelt er of t he Feet of t he True Guru. | | 4| | 1| | 123| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

That which was upside-down has been set upright ; t he deadly enemies and
adversaries have become friends.

I n t he darkness, t he j ewel shines fort h, and t he impure underst anding has become
pure. | | 1| |

When t he Lord of t he Universe became merciful,

I found peace, wealt h and t he fruit of t he Lord's Name; I have met t he True Guru.
| | 1| | Pause| |

No one knew me, t he miserable miser, but now, I have become famous all over t he
world.

Before, no one would even sit wit h me, but now, all worship my feet . | | 2| |

I used t o wander in search of pennies, but now, all t he desires of my mind are
sat isfied.

I could not bear even one crit icism, but now, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy, I am cooled and soot hed. | | 3| |

What Glorious Virt ues of t he I naccessible, Unfat homable, Profound Lord can one mere
t ongue describe?

Please, make me t he slave of t he slave of Your slaves; servant Nanak seeks t he Lord's
Sanct uary. | | 4| | 2| | 124| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

O fool, you are so slow t o earn your profit s, and so quick t o run up losses.

You do not purchase t he inexpensive merchandise; O sinner, you are t ied t o your
debt s. | | 1| |

O True Guru, You are my only hope.

Your Name is t he Purifier of sinners, O Supreme Lord God; You are my only Shelt er.
| | 1| | Pause| |

List ening t o t he evil t alk, you are caught up in it , but you are hesit ant t o chant t he

You are delight ed by slanderous t alk; your underst anding is corrupt . | | 2| |

Ot hers' wealt h, ot hers' wives and t he slander of ot hers - eat ing t he uneat able, you
have gone crazy.

You have not enshrined love for t he True Fait h of Dharma; hearing t he Trut h, you are
enraged. | | 3| |

O God, Merciful t o t he meek, Compassionat e Lord Mast er, Your Name is t he Support
of Your devot ees.

Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary; O God, make him Your Own, and preserve his
honor. | | 4| | 3| | 125| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl

: They are at t ached t o falsehood; clinging t o t he t ransit ory, t hey are t rapped in
emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

Wherever t hey go, t hey do not t hink of t he Lord; t hey are blinded by int ellect ual
egot ism. | | 1| |

O mind, O renunciat e, why don't you adore Him?

You dwell in t hat flimsy chamber, wit h all t he sins of corrupt ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Crying out , Mine, mine , your days and night s pass away; moment by moment , your
life is running out .
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The sweet flavors t empt you, and you are occupied by your false and filt hy business.
| | 2| |

Your senses are beguiled by sensual pleasures of sex, by anger, greed and emot ional
at t achment .

The All-powerful Archit ect of Dest iny has ordained t hat you shall be reincarnat ed over
and over again. | | 3| |

When t he Dest royer of t he pains of t he poor becomes merciful, t hen, as Gurmukh, you
shall find absolut e peace.

Says Nanak, medit at e on t he Lord, day and night , and all your sickness shall be
banished. | | 4| |

Medit at e in t his way, O Siblings of Dest iny, on t he Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny.

The Dest royer of t he pains of t he poor has become merciful; He has removed t he
pains of birt h and deat h. | | 1| | Second. Pause| | 4| | 4| | 126| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

For a moment of sexual pleasure, you shall suffer in pain for millions of days.

For an inst ant , you may savor pleasure, but aft erwards, you shall regret it , again and
again. | | 1| |

O blind man, medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord, your King.

Your day is drawing near. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are deceived, beholding wit h your eyes, t he bit t er melon and swallow-wort .

But , like t he companionship of a poisonous snake, so is t he desire for anot her's
spouse. | | 2| |

For t he sake of your enemy, you commit sins, while you neglect t he realit y of your
fait h.

Your friendship is wit h t hose who abandon you, and you are angry wit h your friends.
| | 3| |

The ent ire world is ent angled in t his way; he alone is saved, who has t he Perfect
Guru.

Says Nanak, I have crossed over t he t errifying world-ocean; my body has become
sanct ified. | | 4| | 5| | 127| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl Dupadas:

O Lord, You behold what ever we do in secrecy; t he fool may st ubbornly deny it .
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By his own act ions, he is t ied down, and in t he end, he regret s and repent s. | | 1| |

My God knows, ahead of t ime, all t hings.

Deceived by doubt , you may hide your act ions, but in t he end, you shall have t o
confess t he secret s of your mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever t hey are at t ached t o, t hey remain j oined t o t hat . What can any mere mort al
do?

Please, forgive me, O Supreme Lord Mast er. Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o You.
| | 2| | 6| | 128| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He Himself preserves His servant s; He causes t hem t o chant His Name.

Wherever t he business and affairs of His servant s are, t here t he Lord hurries t o be.
| | 1| |

The Lord appears near at hand t o His servant .

What ever t he servant asks of his Lord and Mast er, immediat ely comes t o pass.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hat servant , who is pleasing t o his God.

Hearing of his glory, t he mind is rej uvenat ed; Nanak comes t o t ouch his feet .
| | 2| | 7| | 129| |

Aasaa, Elevent h House, Fift h Mehl:


The act or displays himself in many disguises, but he remains j ust as he is.

The soul wanders t hrough count less incarnat ions in doubt , but it does not come t o
dwell in peace. | | 1| |
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O Saint s, my friends and companions, wit hout t he Lord, Har, Har, you shall perish.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, and win t his precious t reasure of human life. | | 1| | Pause| |

God has creat ed Maya of t he t hree qualit ies; t ell me, how can it be crossed over?

The whirlpool is awesome and unfat homable; only t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad is one carried across. | | 2| |

Searching and searching endlessly, seeking and deliberat ing, Nanak has realized t he
t rue essence of realit y.

Medit at ing on t he invaluable t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he j ewel of
t he mind is sat isfied. | | 3| | 1| | 130| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Dupadas:

By Guru's Grace, He dwells wit hin my mind; what ever I ask for, I receive.

This mind is sat isfied wit h t he Love of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; it does not go
out , anywhere, anymore. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is t he highest of all; night and day, I sing t he Glories of His
Praises.

I n an inst ant , He est ablishes and disest ablishes; t hrough Him, I fright en you.
| | 1| | Pause| |

When I behold my God, my Lord and Mast er, I do not pay any at t ent ion t o any ot her.

God Himself has adorned servant Nanak; his doubt s and fears have been dispelled,
and he writ es t he account of t he Lord. | | 2| | 2| | 131| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The four cast es and social classes, and t he preachers wit h t he six Shaast ras on t heir
finger-t ips,

t he beaut iful, t he refined, t he shapely and t he wise - t he five passions have ent iced
and beguiled t hem all. | | 1| |

Who has seized and conquered t he five powerful fight ers? I s t here anyone st rong
enough?

He alone, who conquers and defeat s t he five demons, is perfect in t his Dark Age of
Kali Yuga. | | 1| | Pause| |

They are so awesome and great ; t hey cannot be cont rolled, and t hey do not run
away. Their army is might y and unyielding.

Says Nanak, t hat humble being who is under t he prot ect ion of t he Saadh Sangat ,
crushes t hose t errible demons. | | 2| | 3| | 132| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Sublime Sermon of t he Lord is t he best t hing for t he soul. All ot her t ast es are
insipid. | | 1| | Pause| |

The wort hy beings, heavenly singers, silent sages and t he knowers of t he six
Shaast ras proclaim t hat not hing else is wort hy of considerat ion. | | 1| |

I t is t he cure for evil passions, unique, unequalled and peace-giving; in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, drink it in. | | 2| | 4| | 133| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

My Beloved has brought fort h a river of nect ar. The Guru has not held it back from my
mind, even for an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Beholding it , and t ouching it , I am sweet ened and delight ed. I t is imbued wit h t he
Creat or's Love. | | 1| |

Chant ing it even for a moment , I rise t o t he Guru; medit at ing on it , one is not t rapped
by t he Messenger of Deat h. The Lord has placed it as a garland around Nanak's neck,
and wit hin his heart . | | 2| | 5| | 134| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, is exalt ed and sublime. | | Pause| |

Every day, hour and moment , I cont inually sing and speak of Govind, Govind, t he Lord
of t he Universe. | | 1| |

Walking, sit t ing and sleeping, I chant t he Lord's Praises; I t reasure His Feet in my
mind and body. | | 2| |

I am so small, and You are so great , O Lord and Mast er; Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary.
| | 3| | 6| | 135| |

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Raag Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Twelft h House:


Renounce all your cleverness and remember t he Supreme, Formless Lord God.

Wit hout t he One True Name, everyt hing appears as dust . | | 1| |

Know t hat God is always wit h you.

By Guru's Grace, one underst ands, and is imbued wit h t he Love of t he One Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Seek t he Shelt er of t he One All-powerful Lord; t here is no ot her place of rest .

The vast and t errifying world-ocean is crossed over, singing cont inually t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Birt h and deat h are overcome, and one does not have t o suffer in t he Cit y of Deat h.

He alone obt ains t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, unt o whom God
shows His Mercy. | | 3| |

The One Lord is my Anchor and Support ; t he One Lord alone is t he power of my mind.

O Nanak, j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on Him;
wit hout t he Lord, t here is no ot her at all. | | 4| | 1| | 136| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The soul, t he mind, t he body and t he breat h of life belong t o God. He has given all
t ast es and pleasures.

He is t he Friend of t he poor, t he Giver of life, t he Prot ect or of t hose who seek His


Here and hereaft er, He is our Helper and Companion; embrace love and affect ion for
t he One Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

They medit at e on t he Vedas and t he Shaast ras, t o swim across t he world-ocean.

The many religious rit uals, good deeds of karma and Dharmic worship - above all of
t hese is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Sexual desire, anger, and egot ism depart , meet ing wit h t he Divine True Guru.

I mplant t he Naam wit hin, perform devot ional worship t o t he Lord and serve God - t his
is good. | | 3| |

I seek t he Sanct uary of Your Feet , O Merciful Lord; You are t he Honor of t he
dishonored.

You are t he Support of my soul, my breat h of life; O God, You are Nanak's st rengt h.
| | 4| | 2| | 137| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

He wavers and falt ers, and suffers such great pain, wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he

The profit of t he sublime essence of t he Lord of t he Universe is obt ained, by t he Love
of t he One Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

Chant cont inually t he Name of t he Lord.

Wit h each and every breat h, medit at e on God, and renounce ot her love. | | 1| | Pause| |

God is t he Doer, t he All-powerful Cause of causes; He Himself is t he Giver of life.

So renounce all your cleverness, and medit at e on God, t went y-four hours a day. | | 2| |

He is our best friend and companion, our help and support ; He is loft y, inaccessible
and infinit e.

Enshrine His Lot us Feet wit hin your heart ; He is t he Support of t he soul. | | 3| |

Show Your Mercy, O Supreme Lord God, t hat I may sing Your Glorious Praises.

Tot al peace, and t he great est great ness, O Nanak, are obt ained by living t o chant t he
Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| | 138| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I make t he effort , as You cause me t o do, my Lord and Mast er, t o behold You in t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

I am imbued wit h t he color of t he Love of t he Lord, Har, Har; God Himself has colored
me in His Love. | | 1| |

I chant t he Lord's Name wit hin my mind.

Best ow Your Mercy, and dwell wit hin my heart ; please, become my Helper.
| | 1| | Pause| |

List ening cont inually t o Your Name, O Beloved God, I yearn t o behold You.
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Please, be kind t o me - I am j ust a worm. This is my obj ect and purpose. | | 2| |

My body and wealt h are Yours; You are my God - not hing is in my power.

As You keep me, so do I live; I eat what You give me. | | 3| |

The sins of count less incarnat ions are washed away, by bat hing in t he dust of t he
Lord's humble servant s.

By loving devot ional worship, doubt and fear depart ; O Nanak, t he Lord is Ever-
present . | | 4| | 4| | 139| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Blessed Vision of Your Darshan is unapproachable and incomprehensible; he
alone obt ains it , who has such good dest iny recorded upon his forehead.

The Merciful Lord God has best owed His Mercy, and t he True Guru has grant ed t he
Lord's Name. | | 1| |

The Divine Guru is t he Saving Grace in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga.

Even t hose fools and idiot s, st ained wit h feces and urine, have all t aken t o Your
service. | | 1| | Pause| |

You Yourself are t he Creat or, who est ablished t he ent ire world. You are cont ained in
all.

The Right eous Judge of Dharma is wonder-st ruck, at t he sight of everyone falling at
t he Lord's Feet . | | 2| |

The Golden Age of Sat Yuga, t he Silver Age of Trayt a Yuga, and t he Brass Age of
Dwaapar Yuga are good; but t he best is t he Dark Age, t he I ron Age, of Kali Yuga.

As we act , so are t he rewards we receive; no one can t ake t he place of anot her. | | 3| |

O Dear Lord, what ever Your devot ees ask for, You do. This is Your Way, Your very
nat ure.

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, O Nanak, I beg for t his gift ; Lord, please bless Your
Saint s wit h Your Vision. | | 4| | 5| | 140| |

Raag Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Thirt eent h House:


O True Guru, by Your Words,

even t he wort hless have been saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Even t he most argument at ive, vicious and indecent people, have been purified in Your
company. | | 1| |

Those who have wandered in reincarnat ion, and t hose who have been consigned t o
hell - even t heir families have been redeemed. | | 2| |

Those whom no one knew, and t hose whom no one respect ed - even t hey have
become famous and respect ed at t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

What praise, and what great ness should I at t ribut e t o You? Nanak is a sacrifice t o
You, each and every moment . | | 4| | 1| | 141| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The crazy people are asleep. | | 1| | Pause| |

They are int oxicat ed wit h at t achment t o t heir families and sensory pleasures; t hey are
held in t he grip of falsehood. | | 1| |

The false desires, and t he dream-like delight s and pleasures - t hese, t he self-willed
manmukhs call t rue. | | 2| |

The wealt h of t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is wit h t hem, but t hey do
not find even a t iny bit of it s myst ery. | | 3| |

By Your Grace, O Lord, You save t hose, who t ake t o t he Sanct uary of t he Sat Sangat ,
t he True Congregat ion. | | 4| | 2| | 142| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Tipadas:

I seek t he Love of my Beloved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Gold, j ewels, giant pearls and rubies - I have no need for t hem. | | 1| |

I mperial power, fort unes, royal command and mansions
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- I have no desire for t hese. | | 2| |

The Sanct uary of t he Lord's Feet , and dedicat ion t o t he Saint s

- t hese bring me peace and pleasure.

O Nanak, my burning fire has been put out ,

obt aining t he Love of t he Beloved. | | 3| | 3| | 143| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Guru has revealed Him t o my eyes. | | 1| | Pause| |

Here and t here, in each and every heart , and each and every being, You, O
Fascinat ing Lord, You exist . | | 1| |

You are t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes, t he Support of t he eart h; You are t he One
and only, Beaut eous Lord. | | 2| |

Meet ing t he Saint s, and beholding t he Blessed Vision of t heir Darshan, Nanak is a
sacrifice t o t hem; he sleeps in absolut e peace. | | 3| | 4| | 144| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is priceless.

I t brings peace and poise. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is my Companion and Helper; He shall not forsake me or leave me. He is
unfat homable and unequalled. | | 1| |

He is my Beloved, my brot her, fat her and mot her; He is t he Support of His devot ees.
| | 2| |

The I nvisible Lord is seen t hrough t he Guru; O Nanak, t his is t he wondrous play of t he
Lord. | | 3| | 5| | 145| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Please help me sust ain my devot ion.

O Lord Mast er, I have come t o You. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h t he wealt h of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, life becomes fruit ful. Lord, please
place Your Feet wit hin my heart . | | 1| |

This is liberat ion, and t his is t he best way of life; please, keep me in t he Societ y of t he
Saint s. | | 2| |

Medit at ing on t he Naam, I am absorbed in celest ial peace; O Nanak, I sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| | 6| | 146| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Feet of my Lord and Mast er are so Beaut iful!

The Lord's Saint s obt ain t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

They eradicat e t heir self-conceit and serve t he Lord; drenched in His Love, t hey sing
His Glorious Praises. | | 1| |

They place t heir hopes in Him, and t hey t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.
Not hing else is pleasing t o t hem. | | 2| |

This is Your Mercy, Lord; what can Your poor creat ures do? Nanak is devot ed, a
sacrifice t o You. | | 3| | 7| | 147| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Remember t he One Lord in medit at ion wit hin your mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and enshrine Him wit hin your heart .
Wit hout Him t here is no ot her. | | 1| |

Ent ering God's Sanct uary, all rewards are obt ained, and all pains are t aken away. | | 2| |

He is t he Giver of all beings, t he Archit ect of Dest iny; O Nanak, He is cont ained in
each and every heart . | | 3| | 8| | 148| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

One who forget s t he Lord is dead. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, obt ains all rewards. That
person becomes happy. | | 1| |

One who calls himself a king, and act s in ego and pride, is caught by his doubt s, like a
parrot in a t rap. | | 2| |

Says Nanak, one who meet s t he True Guru, becomes permanent and immort al.
| | 3| | 9| | 149| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Fourt eent h House:


That love is forever fresh and new,

which is for t he Beloved Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who is pleasing t o God shall not be reincarnat ed again.

He remains absorbed in t he loving devot ional worship of t he Lord, in t he Love of t he
Lord. | | 1| |
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He is blended wit h God, by dedicat ing his mind t o Him.

Bless Nanak wit h Your Name, O Lord - please, shower Your Mercy upon him!
| | 2| | 1| | 150| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Please, come t o me, O Beloved Lord; wit hout You, no one can comfort me.
| | 1| | Pause| |

One may read t he Simrit ees and t he Shaast ras, and perform all sort s of religious
rit uals; and yet , wit hout t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, God, t here is no peace at
all. | | 1| |

People have grown weary of observing fast s, vows and rigorous self-discipline; Nanak
abides wit h God, in t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s. | | 2| | 2| | 151| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Fift eent h House, Part aal:


He sleeps, int oxicat ed by corrupt ion and Maya; he does not come t o realize or
underst and.

Seizing him by t he hair, t he Messenger of Deat h pulls him up; t hen, he comes t o his
senses. | | 1| |

Those who are at t ached t o t he poison of greed and sin grab at t he wealt h of ot hers;
t hey only bring pain on t hemselves.

They are int oxicat ed by t heir pride in t hose t hings which shall be dest royed in an
inst ant ; t hose demons do not underst and. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Vedas, t he Shaast ras and t he holy men proclaim it , but t he deaf do not hear it .

When t he game of life is over, and he has lost , and he breat hes his last , t hen t he fool
regret s and repent s in his mind. | | 2| |

He paid t he fine, but it is in vain - in t he Court of t he Lord, his account is not credit ed.

Those deeds which would have covered him - t hose deeds, he has not done. | | 3| |

The Guru has shown me t he world t o be t hus; I sing t he Kirt an of t he Praises of t he
One Lord.

Renouncing his pride in st rengt h and cleverness, Nanak has come t o t he Lord's
Sanct uary. | | 4| | 1| | 152| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Dealing in t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe,

and pleasing t he Saint s and holy men, obt ain t he Beloved Lord and sing His Glorious
Praises; play t he sound current of t he Naad wit h t he five inst rument s. | | 1| | Pause| |

Obt aining His Mercy, I easily gained t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; now, I am
imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Serving t he Saint s, I feel love and affect ion for my Beloved Lord Mast er. | | 1| |

The Guru has implant ed spirit ual wisdom wit hin my mind, and I rej oice t hat I shall not
have t o come back again. I have obt ained celest ial poise, and t he t reasure wit hin my
mind.

I have renounced all of t he affairs of my mind's desires.

I t has been so long, so long, so long, so very long, since my mind has felt such a
great t hirst .

Please, reveal t o me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, and show Yourself t o me.

Nanak t he meek has ent ered Your Sanct uary; please, t ake me in Your embrace.
| | 2| | 2| | 153| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Who can dest roy t he fort ress of sin,

and release me from hope, t hirst , decept ion, at t achment and doubt ? | | 1| | Pause| |

How can I escape t he afflict ions of sexual desire, anger, greed and pride? | | 1| |

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, love t he Naam, and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord
of t he Universe.

Night and day, medit at e on God.

I have capt ured and demolished t he walls of doubt .

O Nanak, t he Naam is my only t reasure. | | 2| | 3| | 154| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Renounce sexual desire, anger and greed;

remember t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe in your mind.

Medit at ion on t he Lord is t he only fruit ful act ion. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Renounce pride, at t achment , corrupt ion and falsehood, and chant t he Name of t he
Lord, Raam, Raam, Raam.

O mort al, at t ach yourself t o t he Feet of t he Saint s. | | 1| |

God is t he Sust ainer of t he world, Merciful t o t he meek, t he Purifier of sinners, t he
Transcendent Lord God. Awaken, and medit at e on His Feet .

Perform His devot ional worship, O Nanak, and your dest iny shall be fulfilled.
| | 2| | 4| | 155| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Pleasure and pain, det achment and ecst asy - t he Lord has revealed His Play.
| | 1| | Pause| |

One moment , t he mort al is in fear, and t he next moment he is fearless; in a moment ,
he get s up and depart s.

One moment , he enj oys pleasures, and t he next moment , he leaves and goes away.
| | 1| |

One moment , he pract ices Yoga and int ense medit at ion, and all sort s of worship; t he
next moment , he wanders in doubt .

One moment , O Nanak, t he Lord best ows His Mercy and blesses him wit h His Love, in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 2| | 5| | 156| |

Raag Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Sevent eent h House, Aasaavaree:

!
Medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe.
!
Cherish t he Beloved Lord, Har, Har, in your mind.
!
The Guru says t o inst all it in your consciousness.
!
Turn away from ot hers, and t urn t o Him.

Thus you shall obt ain your Beloved, O my companion. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
I n t he pool of t he world is t he mud of at t achment .
!
St uck in it , his feet cannot walk t owards t he Lord.
!
The fool is st uck;

!
he cannot do anyt hing else.

Only by ent ering t he Lord's Sanct uary, O my companion, will you be released. | | 1| |
!
Thus your consciousness shall be st able and st eady and firm.
!
Wilderness and household are t he same.
!
Deep wit hin dwells t he One Husband Lord;
!
out wardly, t here are many dist ract ions.
!
Pract ice Raj a Yoga, t he Yoga of medit at ion and success.

Says Nanak, t his is t he way t o dwell wit h t he people, and yet remain apart from t hem.
| | 2| | 1| | 157| |

Aasaavaree, Fift h Mehl:
!
Cherish one desire only:
!
medit at e cont inually on t he Guru.
!
I nst all t he wisdom of t he Saint s' Mant ra.

!
Serve t he Feet of t he Guru,

and you shall meet Him, by Guru's Grace, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
All doubt s are dispelled,
!
and t he Lord is seen t o be pervading all places.
!
The fear of deat h is dispelled,
!
and t he primal place is obt ained.

Then, all subservience is removed. | | 1| |
!
One who has such dest iny recorded upon his forehead, obt ains it ;
!
he crosses over t he t errifying ocean of fire.
!
He obt ains a place in t he home of his own self,
!
and enj oys t he most sublime essence of t he Lord's essence.
!
His hunger is appeased;

Nanak, he is absorbed in celest ial peace, O my mind. | | 2| | 2| | 158| |

!
Sing t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.
!
Medit at e on t he celest ial music.
!
The t ongues of t he holy Saint s repeat it .
!
I have heard t hat t his is t he way t o emancipat ion.

This is found by t he great est merit , O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
The silent sages search for Him.
!
God is t he Mast er of all.
!
I t is so difficult t o find Him in t his world, in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga.
!
He is t he Dispeller of dist ress.

God is t he Fulfiller of desires, O my mind. | | 1| |

!
O my mind, serve Him.
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!
He is unknowable and inscrut able.
! !
Enshrine love for Him.
!
He does not perish, or go away, or die.
!
He is known only t hrough t he Guru.

Nanak, my mind is sat isfied wit h t he Lord, O my mind. | | 2| | 3| | 159| |

!
Grab hold of t he Support of t he One Lord.
!
Chant t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.
!
Submit t o t he Order of t he True Lord.
!
Receive t he t reasure in your mind.

Thus you shall be absorbed in peace, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
One who is dead while yet alive,
!
crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean.
!
One who becomes t he dust of all
!
- he alone is called fearless.
!
His anxiet ies are removed

by t he Teachings of t he Saint s, O my mind. | | 1| |
!
That humble being, who t akes happiness in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord
!
- pain never draws near him.
!
One who list ens t o t he Praise of t he Lord, Har, Har,
!
is obeyed by all men.
!
How fort unat e it is t hat he came int o t he world;

Nanak, he is pleasing t o God, O my mind. | | 2| | 4| | 160| |

!
Meet ing t oget her, let us sing t he Praises of t he Lord,
!
and at t ain t he supreme st at e.
!
Those who obt ain t hat sublime essence,
!
obt ain all of t he spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas.
!
They remain awake and aware night and day;

Nanak, t hey are blessed by great good fort une, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
Let us wash t he feet of t he Saint s;
!
our evil-mindedness shall be cleansed.
!
Becoming t he dust of t he feet of t he Lord's slaves,
!
one shall not be afflict ed wit h pain.

! !
Taking t o t he Sanct uary of His devot ees,
!
he is no longer subj ect t o birt h and deat h.
!
They alone become et ernal,

who chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my mind. | | 1| |
!
You are my Friend, my Best Friend.
!
Please, implant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me.
!
Wit hout Him, t here is not any ot her.
!
Wit hin my mind, I worship Him in adorat ion.
!
I do not forget Him, even for an inst ant .
!
How can I live wit hout Him?
!
I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru.

Nanak, chant t he Name, O my mind. | | 2| | 5| | 161| |

!
You are t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes.
!
I cannot t hink of any ot her.
!
What ever You do, comes t o pass.
!
I sleep in peace and poise.
!
My mind has become pat ient ,

since I fell at God's Door, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy,
!
I gained perfect cont rol over my senses.
!
Ever since I rid myself of my self-conceit ,
!
my sufferings have ended.
!
He has showered His Mercy upon me.

The Creat or Lord has preserved my honor, O my mind. | | 1| |
!
Know t hat t his is t he only peace;
!
accept what ever t he Lord does.
!
No one is bad.
!
Become t he dust of t he Feet of t he Saint s.
!
He Himself preserves t hose

who t ast e t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord, O my mind. | | 2| |
!
One who has no one t o call his own
!
- God belongs t o him.
!
God knows t he st at e of our innermost being.
!
He knows everyt hing.
!
Please, Lord, save t he sinners.

This is Nanak's prayer, O my mind. | | 3| | 6| | 162| |

Aasaavaree, Fift h Mehl, I k-Tukas:
!
O my st ranger soul,
!
list en t o t he call. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
What ever you are at t ached t o,
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!
you shall have t o leave it all behind.
!
These t hings seem like only a dream,

t o one who t akes t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |
!
Forsaking t he Lord, and clinging t o anot her,
!
t hey run t oward deat h and reincarnat ion.
!
But t hose humble beings, who at t ach t hemselves t o t he Lord, Har, Har,

!
cont inue t o live.
!
One who is blessed wit h t he Lord's Mercy,

O Nanak, becomes His devot ee. | | 2| | 7| | 163| | 232| |


Raag Aasaa, Nint h Mehl:

Who should I t ell t he condit ion of t he mind?

Engrossed in greed, running around in t he t en direct ions, you hold t o your hopes of
wealt h. | | 1| | Pause| |

For t he sake of pleasure, you suffer such great pain, and you have t o serve each and
every person.

You wander from door t o door like a dog, unconscious of t he Lord's medit at ion. | | 1| |

You lose t his human life in vain, and You are not even ashamed when ot hers laugh at
you.

O Nanak, why not sing t he Lord's Praises, so t hat you may be rid of t he body's evil
disposit ion? | | 2| | 1| | 233| |

Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Asht apadees, Second House:


He descends t he t reacherous precipice, t o bat he in t he cleansing pool;

wit hout speaking or saying anyt hing, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Like wat er vapor in t he sky, he remains absorbed in t he Lord.

He churns t he t rue pleasures t o obt ain t he supreme nect ar. | | 1| |

List en t o such spirit ual wisdom, O my mind.

The Lord is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing all places. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who makes Trut hfulness his fast and religious vows, does not suffer t he pain of
deat h.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, he burns away his anger.

He dwells in t he Tent h Gat e, immersed in t he Samaadhi of deep medit at ion.

Touching t he philosopher's st one, he obt ains t he supreme st at us. | | 2| |

For t he benefit of t he mind, churn t he t rue essence of realit y;

bat hing in t he over-flowing t ank of nect ar, filt h is washed away.

We become like t he One wit h whom we are imbued.

What ever t he Creat or does, comes t o pass. | | 3| |

The Guru is cool and soot hing like ice; He put s out t he fire of t he mind.

Smear your body wit h t he ashes of dedicat ed service,

and live in t he home of peace - make t his your religious order.

Let t he I mmaculat e Bani of t he Word be your playing of t he flut e. | | 4| |

Spirit ual wisdom wit hin is t he supreme, sublime nect ar.

Cont emplat ion of t he Guru is one's bat hing at holy places of pilgrimage.

Worship and adorat ion wit hin is t he Lord's dwelling.

He is t he One who blends one's light wit h t he Divine Light . | | 5| |

He delight s in t he delight ful wisdom of loving t he One Lord.

He is one of t he self-elect - he merges wit h t he Lord, who occupies t he t hrone.

He performs his works in obedience t o t he Will of his Lord and Mast er.

The Unknowable Lord cannot be underst ood. | | 6| |

The lot us originat es in t he wat er, and yet it remains dist inct from t he wat er.

Just so, t he Divine Light pervades and permeat es t he wat er of t he world.

Who is near, and who is far away?

I sing t he Glories of t he Lord, t he t reasure of virt ue; I behold Him ever-present . | | 7| |

I nwardly and out wardly, t here is none ot her t han Him.
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What ever pleases Him, comes t o pass.

List en, O Bhart hari Yogi - Nanak speaks aft er deliberat ion;

t he I mmaculat e Name is my only Support . | | 8| | 1| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

All medit at ion, all aust erit ies, and all clever t ricks,

lead one t o wander in t he wilderness, but he does not find t he Pat h.

Wit hout underst anding, he is not approved;

wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, ashes are t hrown upon one's head. | | 1| |

True is t he Mast er; t he world comes and goes.

The mort al is emancipat ed, as Gurmukh, as t he Lord's slave. | | 1| | Pause| |

The world is bound by it s at t achment s t o t he many desires.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, some become free of desire.

Wit hin t hem is t he Naam, and t heir heart lot us blossoms fort h.

They have no fear of deat h. | | 2| |

The men of t he world are conquered by woman; t hey love t he ladies.

At t ached t o children and wife, t hey forget t he Naam.

They wast e t his human life in vain, and lose t he game in t he gamble.

Serving t he True Guru is t he best occupat ion. | | 3| |

One who speaks egot ist ically in public,

never at t ains liberat ion wit hin.

One who burns away his at t achment t o Maya, by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad,

medit at es forever wit hin his heart on t he I mmaculat e Naam. | | 4| |

He rest rains his wandering mind, and keeps it under cont rol.

The company of such a Sikh is obt ained only by Grace.

Wit hout t he Guru, he goes ast ray and cont inues coming and going.

Best owing His Mercy, t he Lord unit es him in Union. | | 5| |

I cannot describe t he Beaut eous Lord.

I speak t he unspoken; I cannot est imat e His value.

All pain and pleasure come by Your Will.

All pain is eradicat ed by t he True Name. | | 6| |

He plays t he inst rument wit hout hands, and dances wit hout feet .

But if he underst ands t he Word of t he Shabad, t hen he shall behold t he True Lord.

Wit h t he True Lord wit hin t he self, all happiness comes.

Showering His Mercy, t he Preserving Lord preserves him. | | 7| |

He underst ands t he t hree worlds; he eliminat es his self-conceit .

He underst ands t he Bani of t he Word, and he is absorbed int o t he True Lord.

Cont emplat ing t he Shabad, he enshrines love for t he One Lord.

O Nanak, blessed is t he Lord, t he Embellisher. | | 8| | 2| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

There are innumerable writ ings; t hose who writ e t hem t ake pride in t hem.

When one's mind accept s t he Trut h, he underst ands, and speaks of it .

Words, spoken and read again and again, are useless loads.

There are innumerable writ ings, but t he I nfinit e Lord remains unwrit t en. | | 1| |

Know t hat such a True Lord is t he One and only.

Underst and t hat birt h and deat h come according t o t he Lord's Will. | | 1| | Pause| |

Because of at t achment t o Maya, t he world is bound by t he Messenger of Deat h.
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These bonds are released when one remembers t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The Guru is t he Giver of peace; do not look for any ot her.

I n t his world, and t he next , He shall st and by you. | | 2| |
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One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, embraces love for t he One Lord.

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One who eat s t he uneat able, has his doubt s dispelled.

He is Jivan Mukt a - liberat ed while yet alive; t he Naam abides in his mind.

Becoming Gurmukh, he merges int o t he True Lord. | | 3| |

The One who creat ed t he eart h and t he Akaashic et hers of t he sky,

est ablished all; He est ablishes and disest ablishes.

He Himself is permeat ing all.

He does not consult anyone; He Himself forgives. | | 4| |

You are t he Ocean, over-flowing wit h j ewels and rubies.

You are immaculat e and pure, t he t rue t reasure of virt ue.
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Peace is enj oyed, meet ing t he Guru, t he Spirit ual Teacher.

The Lord is t he only Mast er; He is t he only Minist er. | | 5| |

The world is held in bondage; he alone is emancipat ed, who conquers his ego.

How rare in t he world is t hat wise person, who pract ices t his.

How rare in t his world is t hat scholar who reflect s upon t his.

Wit hout meet ing t he True Guru, all wander in ego. | | 6| |

The world is unhappy; only a few are happy.

The world is diseased, from it s indulgences; it weeps over it s lost virt ue.

The world wells up, and t hen subsides, losing it s honor.

He alone, who becomes Gurmukh, underst ands. | | 7| |

His price is so cost ly; His weight is unbearable.

He is immovable and undeceivable; enshrine Him in your mind, t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings.

Meet Him t hrough love, become pleasing t o Him, and act in fear of Him.

Nanak t he lowly says t his, aft er deep cont emplat ion. | | 8| | 3| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

When someone dies, t he five passions meet and mourn his deat h.

Overcoming self-conceit , he washes off his filt h wit h t he Word of t he Shabad.

One who knows and underst ands, ent ers t he home of peace and poise.

Wit hout underst anding, he loses all his honor. | | 1| |

Who dies, and who weeps for him?

O Lord, Creat or, Cause of causes, You are over t he heads of all. | | 1| | Pause| |

Who weeps over t he pain of t he dead?

Those who weep, do so over t heir own t roubles.

God knows t he condit ion of t hose who are so affect ed.


One who remains dead while yet alive, is saved, and saves ot hers as well.

Celebrat e t he Vict ory of t he Lord; t aking t o His Sanct uary, t he supreme st at us is
obt ained.

I am a sacrifice t o t he feet of t he True Guru.

The Guru is t he boat ; t hrough t he Shabad of His Word, t he t errifying world-ocean is
crossed over. | | 3| |

He Himself is Fearless; His Divine Light is cont ained in all.

Wit hout t he Name, t he world is defiled and unt ouchable.

Through evil-mindedness, t hey are ruined; why should t hey cry out and weep?

They are born only t o die, wit hout hearing t he music of devot ional worship. | | 4| |

Only one's t rue friends mourn one's deat h.

Those under t he sway of t he t hree disposit ions cont inue t o mourn on and on.

Disregarding pain and pleasure, cent er your consciousness on t he Lord.

Dedicat e your body and mind t o t he Love of t he Lord. | | 5| |

The One Lord dwells wit hin t he various and count less beings.

There are so many rit uals and religious fait hs, t heir number is innumerable.

Wit hout t he Fear of God, and devot ional worship, one's life is in vain.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, t he supreme wealt h is obt ained. | | 6| |

He Himself dies, and He Himself kills.

He Himself est ablishes, and having est ablished, disest ablishes.

He creat ed t he Universe, and by His Divine Nat ure, inst illed His Divine Light int o it .

One who reflect s upon t he Word of t he Shabad, meet s t he Lord, wit hout doubt . | | 7| |

Pollut ion is t he burning fire, which is consuming t he world.

Pollut ion is in t he wat er, upon t he land, and everywhere.

O Nanak, people are born and die in pollut ion.

By Guru's Grace, t hey drink in t he Lord's sublime elixir. | | 8| | 4| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

One who cont emplat es his own self, t est s t he wort h of t he j ewel.

Wit h a single glance, t he Perfect Guru saves him.

When t he Guru is pleased, one's mind comfort s it self. | | 1| |

He is such a banker, who t est s us.

By His True Glance of Grace, we are blessed wit h t he Love of t he One Lord, and are
saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

The capit al of t he Naam is immaculat e and sublime.

That peddler is rendered pure, who is imbued wit h t he Trut h.

Praising t he Lord, in t he house of poise, he at t ains t he Guru, t he Creat or. | | 2| |

One who burns away hope and desire t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad,

chant s t he Lord's Name, and inspires ot hers t o chant it as well.

Through t he Guru, he finds t he Pat h home, t o t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.
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His body becomes golden, by t he Lord's I ncomparable Light .

He beholds t he divine beaut y in all t he t hree worlds.

That inexhaust ible wealt h of Trut h is now in my lap. | | 4| |

I n t he five element s, t he t hree worlds, t he nine regions and t he four direct ions, t he
Lord is pervading.

He support s t he eart h and t he sky, exercising His almight y power.

He t urns t he out going mind around. | | 5| |

The fool does not realize what he sees wit h his eyes.

He does not t ast e wit h his t ongue, and does not underst and what is said.

I nt oxicat ed wit h poison, he argues wit h t he world. | | 6| |

I n t he uplift ing societ y, one is uplift ed.

He chases aft er virt ue and washes off his sins.

Wit hout serving t he Guru, celest ial poise is not obt ained. | | 7| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is a diamond, a j ewel, a ruby.

The pearl of t he mind is t he inner wealt h.

O Nanak, t he Lord t est s us, and blesses us wit h His Glance of Grace. | | 8| | 5| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The Gurmukh obt ains spirit ual wisdom, medit at ion and sat isfact ion of t he mind.

The Gurmukh realizes t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

The Gurmukh is at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, as his I nsignia. | | 1| |

Such is t he loving devot ional worship of t he Lord's cont emplat ion.

The Gurmukh realizes t he True Name, t he Dest royer of ego. | | 1| | Pause| |

Day and night , he remains immaculat ely pure, and abides in t he sublime place.

He gains t he wisdom of t he t hree worlds.

Through t he True Guru, t he Command of t he Lord's Will is realized. | | 2| |

He enj oys t rue pleasure, and suffers no pain.

He enj oys t he ambrosial wisdom, and t he highest sublime essence.

He overcomes t he five evil passions, and becomes t he happiest of all men. | | 3| |

Your Divine Light is cont ained in all; everyone belongs t o You.

You Yourself j oin and separat e again.


He demolishes, and He builds; by His Order, he merges us int o Himself.

What ever is pleasing t o His Will, happens.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one obt ains t he Perfect Lord. | | 5| |

I n childhood and old age, he does not underst and.

I n t he prime of yout h, he is drowned in his pride.

Wit hout t he Name, what can t he fool obt ain? | | 6| |

He does not know t he One who blesses him wit h nourishment and wealt h.

Deluded by doubt , he lat er regret s and repent s.

The noose of deat h is around t he neck of t hat crazy madman. | | 7| |

I saw t he world drowning, and I ran away in fear.

How very fort unat e are t hose who have been saved by t he True Guru.

O Nanak, t hey are at t ached t o t he feet of t he Guru. | | 8| | 6| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

They sing religious songs, but t heir consciousness is wicked.

They sing t he songs, and call t hemselves divine,

but wit hout t he Name, t heir minds are false and wicked. | | 1| |

Where are you going? O mind, remain in your own home.

The Gurmukhs are sat isfied wit h t he Lord's Name; searching, t hey easily find t he Lord.
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Sexual desire, anger and emot ional at t achment fill t he mind and body;

greed and egot ism lead only t o pain.

How can t he mind be comfort ed wit hout t he Lord's Name? | | 2| |

One who cleanses himself wit hin, knows t he True Lord.

The Gurmukh knows t he condit ion of his innermost being.

Wit hout t he True Word of t he Shabad, t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence is not
realized. | | 3| |

One who merges his form int o t he Formless Lord,

abides in t he True Lord, t he Powerful, beyond power.

Such a person does not ent er int o t he womb of reincarnat ion again. | | 4| |
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Go t here, where you may obt ain t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

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By Guru's Grace, perform good deeds.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 5| |

Serving t he Guru, I have come t o underst and myself.

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Giver of Peace, abides wit hin my mind.

Night and day, I am imbued wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, and t he Naam. | | 6| |

When my God at t aches someone t o Him, only t hen is t hat person at t ached.

Conquering ego, he remains awake t o t he Word of t he Shabad.

Here and hereaft er, he enj oys last ing peace. | | 7| |

The fickle mind does not know t he way.

The filt hy self-willed manmukh does not underst and t he Shabad.

The Gurmukh chant s t he I mmaculat e Naam. | | 8| |

I offer my prayer t o t he Lord,

t hat I might dwell in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

There, sins and sufferings are erased, and one is illumined wit h t he Lord's Name. | | 9| |

I n reflect ive medit at ion, I have come t o love good conduct .

Through t he Word of t he True Guru, I recognize t he One Lord.

O Nanak, my mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's Name. | | 10| | 7| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The mind of t he fait hless cynic is like a crazy elephant .

I t wanders around t he forest , dist ract ed by at t achment t o Maya.

I t goes here and t here, hounded by deat h.

The Gurmukh seeks, and finds his own home. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he mind finds no place of rest .

Remember in medit at ion t he Lord's Name, t he most pure and sublime; renounce your
bit t er egot ism. | | 1| | Pause| |

Tell me, how can t his st upid mind be rescued?

Wit hout underst anding, it shall suffer t he pains of deat h.

The Lord Himself forgives us, and unit es us wit h t he True Guru.

The True Lord conquers and overcomes t he t ort ures of deat h. | | 2| |

This mind commit s it s deeds of karma, and t his mind follows t he Dharma.

This mind is born of t he five element s.

This foolish mind is pervert ed and greedy.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he mind of t he Gurmukh becomes beaut iful. | | 3| |

The mind of t he Gurmukh finds t he Lord's home.

The Gurmukh comes t o know t he t hree worlds.

This mind is a Yogi, an enj oyer, a pract icer of aust erit ies.

The Gurmukh underst ands t he Lord God Himself. | | 4| |

This mind is a det ached renunciat e, forsaking egot ism.

Desire and dualit y afflict each and every heart .

The Gurmukh drinks in t he Lord's sublime essence;

at His Door, in t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, He preserves his honor. | | 5| |

This mind is t he king, t he hero of cosmic bat t les.

The mind of t he Gurmukh becomes fearless t hrough t he Naam.

Overpowering and subduing t he five passions,

holding ego in it s grip, it confines t hem t o one place. | | 6| |

The Gurmukh renounces ot her songs and t ast es.

The mind of t he Gurmukh is awakened t o devot ion.

Hearing t he unst ruck music of t he sound current , t his mind cont emplat es t he Shabad,
and accept s it .

Underst anding it self, t his soul becomes at t uned t o t he Formless Lord. | | 7| |

This mind becomes immaculat ely pure, in t he Court and t he Home of t he Lord.

The Gurmukh shows his love t hrough loving devot ional worship.

Night and day, by Guru's Grace, sing t he Lord's Praises.

God dwells in each and every heart , since t he very beginning of t ime, and t hroughout
t he ages. | | 8| |

This mind is int oxicat ed wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord;

The Gurmukh realizes t he essence of t ot alit y.

For t he sake of devot ional worship, he dwells at t he Guru's Feet .

Nanak is t he humble servant of t he slave of t he Lord's slaves. | | 9| | 8| |
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Aasaa, First Mehl:

When t he body perishes, whose wealt h is it ?

Wit hout t he Guru, how can t he Lord's Name be obt ained?

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is my Companion and Helper.

Night and day, cent er your loving at t ent ion on t he I mmaculat e Lord. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, who is ours?

I look upon pleasure and pain alike; I shall not forsake t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord. The Lord Himself forgives me, and blends me wit h Himself. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fool loves gold and women.

At t ached t o dualit y, he has forgot t en t he Naam.

O Lord, he alone chant s t he Naam, whom You have forgiven.

Deat h cannot t ouch one who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Lord, t he Guru, is t he Giver; t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he World.

I f it is pleasing t o Your Will, please preserve me, O Merciful Lord.

As Gurmukh, my mind is pleased wit h t he Lord.

My diseases are cured, and my pains are t aken away. | | 3| |

There is no ot her medicine, Tant ric charm or mant ra.

Medit at ive remembrance upon t he Lord, Har, Har, dest roys sins.

You Yourself cause us t o st ray from t he pat h, and forget t he Naam.

Showering Your Mercy, You Yourself save us. | | 4| |

The mind is diseased wit h doubt , superst it ion and dualit y.

Wit hout t he Guru, it dwells in doubt , and cont emplat es dualit y.

The Guru reveals t he Darshan, t he Blessed Vision of t he Primal Lord.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, what use is human life? | | 5| |

Beholding t he Marvellous Lord, I am wonder-st ruck and ast onished.

I n each and every heart , of t he angels and holy men, He dwells in celest ial Samaadhi.

I have enshrined t he All-pervading Lord wit hin my mind.

There is no one else equal t o You. | | 6| |

For t he sake of devot ional worship, we chant Your Name.

The Lord's devot ees dwell in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

Breaking his bonds, one comes t o medit at e on t he Lord.

The Gurmukhs are emancipat ed, by t he Guru-given knowledge of t he Lord. | | 7| |

The Messenger of Deat h cannot t ouch him wit h pain;

t he Lord's humble servant remains awake t o t he Love of t he Naam.

The Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees; He dwells wit h His devot ees.

O Nanak, t hey are liberat ed, t hrough t he Love of t he Lord. | | 8| | 9| |

Aasaa, First Mehl, I k-Tukee:

One who serves t he Guru, knows his Lord and Mast er.

His pains are erased, and he realizes t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Medit at e on t he Lord, O my friends and companions.

Serving t he True Guru, you shall behold God wit h your eyes. | | 1| | Pause| |

People are ent angled wit h mot her, fat her and t he world.

They are ent angled wit h sons, daught ers and spouses. | | 2| |

They are ent angled wit h religious rit uals, and religious fait h, act ing in ego.

They are ent angled wit h sons, wives and ot hers in t heir minds. | | 3| |

The farmers are ent angled by farming.

People suffer punishment in ego, and t he Lord King exact s t he penalt y from t hem.
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They are ent angled in t rade wit hout cont emplat ion.

They are not sat isfied by at t achment t o t he expanse of Maya. | | 5| |

They are ent angled wit h t hat wealt h, amassed by bankers.

Wit hout devot ion t o t he Lord, t hey do not become accept able. | | 6| |

They are ent angled wit h t he Vedas, religious discussions and egot ism.

They are ent angled, and perish in at t achment and corrupt ion. | | 7| |

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Name.

One who is saved by t he True Guru, does not suffer ent anglement . | | 8| | 10| |
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Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Asht apadees, Third House:

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Those heads adorned wit h braided hair, wit h t heir part s paint ed wit h vermillion

- t hose heads were shaved wit h scissors, and t heir t hroat s were choked wit h dust .

They lived in palat ial mansions, but now, t hey cannot even sit near t he palaces. | | 1| |

Hail t o You, O Fat her Lord, Hail t o You!

O Primal Lord. Your limit s are not known; You creat e, and creat e, and behold t he
scenes. | | 1| | Pause| |

When t hey were married, t heir husbands looked so handsome beside t hem.

They came in palanquins, decorat ed wit h ivory;

wat er was sprinkled over t heir heads, and glit t ering fans were waved above t hem.
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They were given hundreds of t housands of coins when t hey sat , and hundreds of
t housands of coins when t hey st ood.
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They at e coconut s and dat es, and rest ed comfort ably upon t heir beds.

But ropes were put around t heir necks, and t heir st rings of pearls were broken. | | 3| |

Their wealt h and yout hful beaut y, which gave t hem so much pleasure, have now
become t heir enemies.

The order was given t o t he soldiers, who dishonored t hem, and carried t hem away.

I f it is pleasing t o God's Will, He best ows great ness; if is pleases His Will, He best ows
punishment . | | 4| |
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I f someone focuses on t he Lord beforehand, t hen why should he be punished?
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The kings had lost t heir higher consciousness, reveling in pleasure and sensualit y.

Since Baabar's rule has been proclaimed, even t he princes have no food t o eat . | | 5| |

The Muslims have lost t heir five t imes of daily prayer, and t he Hindus have lost t heir
worship as well.

Wit hout t heir sacred squares, how shall t he Hindu women bat he and apply t he front al
marks t o t heir foreheads?

They never remembered t heir Lord as Raam, and now t hey cannot even chant
Khudaa-i| | 6| |

Some have ret urned t o t heir homes, and meet ing t heir relat ives, t hey ask about t heir
safet y.

For some, it is pre-ordained t hat t hey shall sit and cry out in pain.

What ever pleases Him, comes t o pass. O Nanak, what is t he fat e of mankind?
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Aasaa, First Mehl:

Where are t he games, t he st ables, t he horses? Where are t he drums and t he bugles?

Where are t he sword-belt s and chariot s? Where are t hose scarlet uniforms?

Where are t he rings and t he beaut iful faces? They are no longer t o be seen here. | | 1| |

This world is Yours; You are t he Lord of t he Universe.

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I n an inst ant , You est ablish and disest ablish. You dist ribut e wealt h as it pleases You.
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Where are t he houses, t he gat es, t he hot els and palaces? Where are t hose beaut iful
way-st at ions?
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Where are t hose beaut iful women, reclining on t heir beds, whose beaut y would not
allow one t o sleep?

Where are t hose bet el leaves, t heir sellers, and t he haremees? They have vanished
like shadows. | | 2| |

For t he sake of t his wealt h, so many were ruined; because of t his wealt h, so many
have been disgraced.

I t was not gat hered wit hout sin, and it does not go along wit h t he dead.

Those, whom t he Creat or Lord would dest roy - first He st rips t hem of virt ue. | | 3| |

Millions of religious leaders failed t o halt t he invader, when t hey heard of t he
Emperor's invasion.
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He burned t he rest -houses and t he ancient t emples; he cut t he princes limb from limb,
and cast t hem int o t he dust .

None of t he Mugals went blind, and no one performed any miracle. | | 4| |

The bat t le raged bet ween t he Mugals and t he Pat 'haans, and t he swords clashed on
t he bat t lefield.

They t ook aim and fired t heir guns, and t hey at t acked wit h t heir elephant s.

Those men whose let t ers were t orn in t he Lord's Court , were dest ined t o die, O
Siblings of Dest iny. | | 5| |

The Hindu women, t he Muslim women, t he Bhat t is and t he Raj put s

- some had t heir robes t orn away, from head t o foot , while ot hers came t o dwell in t he
cremat ion ground.

Their husbands did not ret urn home - how did t hey pass t heir night ? | | 6| |

The Creat or Himself act s, and causes ot hers t o act . Unt o whom should we complain?

Pleasure and pain come by Your Will; unt o whom should we go and cry?

The Commander issues His Command, and is pleased. O Nanak, we receive what is
writ t en in our dest iny. | | 7| | 12| |


Aasaa, Kaafee, First Mehl, Eight h House, Asht apadees:

As t he shepherd is in t he field for only a short t ime, so is one in t he world.
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Pract icing falsehood, t hey build t heir homes. | | 1| |

Wake up! Wake up! O sleepers, see t hat t he t ravelling merchant is leaving.
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Go ahead and build your houses, if you t hink you will st ay here forever and ever.

The body shall fall, and t he soul shall depart ; if only t hey knew t his. | | 2| |

Why do you cry out and mourn for t he dead? The Lord is, and shall always be.

You mourn for t hat person, but who will mourn for you? | | 3| |

You are engrossed in worldly ent anglement s, O Siblings of Dest iny, and you are
pract icing falsehood.

The dead person does not hear anyt hing at all; your cries are heard only by ot her
people. | | 4| |

Only t he Lord, who causes t he mort al t o sleep, O Nanak, can awaken him again.

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One who underst ands his t rue home, does not sleep. | | 5| |

I f t he depart ing mort al can t ake his wealt h wit h him,

t hen go ahead and gat her wealt h yourself. See t his, reflect upon it , and underst and.
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Make your deals, and obt ain t he t rue merchandise, or else you shall regret it lat er.

Abandon your vices, and pract ice virt ue, and you shall obt ain t he essence of realit y.
| | 7| |

Plant t he seed of Trut h in t he soil of Dharmic fait h, and pract ice such farming.
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Only t hen will you be known as a merchant , if you t ake your profit s wit h you. | | 8| |

I f t he Lord shows His Mercy, one meet s t he True Guru; cont emplat ing Him, one
comes t o underst and.

Then, one chant s t he Naam, hears t he Naam, and deals only in t he Naam. | | 9| |

As is t he profit , so is t he loss; t his is t he way of t he world.

What ever pleases His Will, O Nanak, is glory for me. | | 10| | 13| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

I have searched in t he four direct ions, but no one is mine.

I f it pleases You, O Lord Mast er, t hen You are mine, and I am Yours. | | 1| |

There is no ot her door for me; where shall I go t o worship?

You are my only Lord; Your True Name is in my mout h. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some serve t he Siddhas, t he beings of spirit ual perfect ion, and some serve spirit ual
t eachers; t hey beg for wealt h and miraculous powers.

May I never forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord. This is t he wisdom of t he
True Guru. | | 2| |
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Why do t he Yogis, t he revellers, and t he beggars wander in foreign lands?

They do not underst and t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and t he essence of
excellence wit hin t hem. | | 3| |

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, t he t eachers and ast rologers, and t hose who
endlessly read t he Puraanas,

do not know what is wit hin; God is hidden deep wit hin t hem. | | 4| |

Some penit ent s perform penance in t he forest s, and some dwell forever at sacred
shrines.

The unenlight ened people do not underst and t hemselves - why have t hey become
renunciat es? | | 5| |

Some cont rol t heir sexual energy, and are known as celibat es.

But wit hout t he Guru's Word, t hey are not saved, and t hey wander in reincarnat ion.
| | 6| |

Some are householders, servant s, and seekers, at t ached t o t he Guru's Teachings.

They hold fast t o t he Naam, t o charit y, t o cleansing and purificat ion; t hey remain
awake in devot ion t o t he Lord. | | 7| |

Through t he Guru, t he Gat e of t he Lord's Home is found, and t hat place is recognized.

Nanak does not forget t he Naam; his mind has surrendered t o t he True Lord. | | 8| | 14| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

St illing t he desires of t he mind, t he mort al t ruly crosses over t he t errifying world-
ocean.

I n t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he ages, You have been t he Merciful Lord and
Mast er; I seek Your Sanct uary. | | 1| |

You are t he Giver, and I am a mere beggar. Lord, please grant me t he Blessed Vision
of Your Darshan.

The Gurmukh medit at es on t he Naam; t he t emple of his mind resounds wit h j oy.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Renouncing false greed, one comes t o realize t he Trut h.

So let yourself be absorbed in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and know t his supreme
realizat ion. | | 2| |

This mind is a greedy king, engrossed in greed.

The Gurmukh eliminat es his greed, and comes t o an underst anding wit h t he Lord.
| | 3| |

Plant ing t he seeds in t he rocky soil, how can one reap a profit ?

The self-willed manmukh is not pleased wit h Trut h; t he false are buried in falsehood.
| | 4| |

So renounce greed - you are blind! Greed only brings pain.

When t he True Lord dwells wit hin t he mind, t he poisonous ego is conquered. | | 5| |

Renounce t he evil way of dualit y, or you shall be plundered, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Day and night , praise t he Naam, in t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru's prot ect ion. | | 6| |

The self-willed manmukh is a rock, a st one. His life is cursed and useless.

No mat t er now long a st one is kept under wat er, it st ill remains dry at it s core. | | 7| |

The Name of t he Lord is t he t reasure; t he Perfect Guru has given it t o me.

O Nanak, one who does not forget t he Naam, churns and drinks in t he Ambrosial
Nect ar. | | 8| | 15| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The t ravellers t ravel from one road t o anot her.

The world is engrossed in it s ent anglement s, and does not appreciat e t he Trut h. | | 1| |

Why wander around, and why go searching, when t he Guru's Shabad reveals Him t o
us?

Leaving behind egot ism and at t achment , I have arrived at my own home. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through Trut h, one meet s t he True One; He is not obt ained t hrough falsehood.

Cent ering your consciousness on t he True Lord, you shall not have t o come int o t he
world again. | | 2| |

Why do you weep for t he dead? You do not know how t o weep.

Weep by praising t he True Lord, and recognize His Command. | | 3| |

Blessed is t he birt h of one who is dest ined t o abide by t he Lord's Command.

He obt ains t he t rue profit , realizing t he Lord's Command. | | 4| |
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I f it pleases t he Commander, one goes t o His Court , robed in honor.

By His Command, God's slaves are hit over t he head. | | 5| |

The profit is earned by enshrining Trut h and j ust ice in t he mind.

They obt ain what is writ t en in t heir dest iny, and overcome pride. | | 6| |

The self-willed manmukhs are hit over t he head, and consumed by conflict .

The cheat ers are plundered by falsehood; t hey are chained and led away. | | 7| |

Enshrine t he Lord Mast er in your mind, and you shall not have t o repent .
!
He forgives our sins, when we pract ice t he Teachings of t he Guru's Word. | | 8| |

Nanak begs for t he True Name, which is obt ained by t he Gurmukh.

Wit hout You, I have no ot her at all; please, bless me wit h Your Glance of Grace.
| | 9| | 16| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Why should I go searching in t he forest s, when t he woods of my home are so green?

The True Word of t he Shabad has inst ant aneously come and set t led in my heart . | | 1| |

Wherever I look, t here He is; I know no ot her.

Working for t he Guru, one realizes t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. | | 1| | Pause| |

The True Lord blends us wit h Himself, when it is pleasing t o His Mind.

One who ever walks in accordance wit h His Will, merges int o His Being. | | 2| |

When t he True Lord dwells in t he mind, t hat mind flourishes.

He Himself grant s great ness; His Gift s are never exhaust ed. | | 3| |

Serving t his and t hat person, how can one obt ain t he Lord's Court ?

I f someone embarks on a boat of st one, he shall drown wit h it s cargo. | | 4| |

So offer your mind, and surrender your head wit h it .

The Gurmukh realizes t he t rue essence, and finds t he home of his own self. | | 5| |

People discuss birt h and deat h; t he Creat or creat ed t his.

Those who conquer t heir selfhood and remain dead, shall never have t o die again.
| | 6| |

Do t hose deeds which t he Primal Lord has ordered for you.

I f one surrenders his mind upon meet ing t he True Guru, who can est imat e it s value?
| | 7| |

That Lord Mast er is t he Assayer of t he j ewel of t he mind; He places t he value on it .

O Nanak, True is t he Glory of t hat one, in whose mind t he Lord Mast er dwells.
| | 8| | 17| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Those who have forgot t en t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are deluded by doubt and
dualit y.

Those who abandon t he root s and cling t o t he branches, shall obt ain only ashes. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Name, how can one be emancipat ed? Who knows t his?

One who becomes Gurmukh is emancipat ed; t he self-willed manmukhs lose t heir
honor. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who serve t he One Lord become perfect in t heir underst anding, O Siblings of
Dest iny.

The Lord's humble servant finds Sanct uary in Him, t he I mmaculat e One, from t he very
beginning, and t hroughout t he ages. | | 2| |

My Lord and Mast er is t he One; t here is no ot her, O Siblings of Dest iny.

By t he Grace of t he True Lord, celest ial peace is obt ained. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he Guru, no one has obt ained Him, alt hough many may claim t o have done
so.

He Himself reveals t he Way, and implant s t rue devot ion wit hin. | | 4| |

Even if t he self-willed manmukh is inst ruct ed, he st ills goes int o t he wilderness.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, he shall not be emancipat ed; he shall die, and sink int o hell.
| | 5| |

He wanders t hrough birt h and deat h, and never chant s t he Lord's Name.

He never realizes his own value, wit hout serving t he Guru. | | 6| |
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What ever service t he Lord causes us t o do, t hat is j ust what we do.

He Himself act s; who else should be ment ioned? He beholds His own great ness. | | 7| |

He alone serves t he Guru, whom t he Lord Himself inspires t o do so.

O Nanak, offering his head, one is emancipat ed, and honored in t he Court of t he Lord.
| | 8| | 18| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Beaut iful is t he Supreme Lord and Mast er, and beaut iful is t he Word of t he Guru's
Bani.

By great good fort une, one meet s t he True Guru, and t he supreme st at us of
Nirvaanaa is obt ained. | | 1| |

I am t he lowest slave of Your slaves; I am Your most humble servant .

As You keep me, I live. Your Name is in my mout h. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have such a great t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; my mind accept s
Your Will, and so You are pleased wit h me.

Great ness is in t he Hands of my Lord and Mast er; by His Will, honor is obt ained. | | 2| |

Do not t hink t hat t he True Lord is far away; He is deep wit hin.

Wherever I look, t here I find Him pervading; how can I est imat e His value? | | 3| |

He Himself does, and He Himself undoes. He Himself beholds His glorious great ness.

Becoming Gurmukh, one beholds Him, and so, His value is appraised. | | 4| |

So earn your profit s while you are alive, by serving t he Guru.

I f it is so pre-ordained, t hen one finds t he True Guru. | | 5| |

The self-willed manmukhs cont inually lose, and wander around, deluded by doubt .

The blind manmukhs do not remember t he Lord; how can t hey obt ain t he Blessed
Vision of His Darshan? | | 6| |

One's coming int o t he world is j udged wort hwhile only if one lovingly at t unes oneself
t o t he True Lord.

Meet ing t he Guru, one becomes invaluable; his light merges int o t he Light . | | 7| |

Day and night , he remains det ached, and serves t he Primal Lord.

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Lord's Lot us Feet , are cont ent wit h t he

Aasaa, First Mehl:

No mat t er how much one may describe t he Lord, His limit s st ill cannot be known.

I am wit hout any support ; You, O Lord, are my only Support ; You are my almight y
power. | | 1| |

This is Nanak's prayer, t hat he may be adorned wit h t he True Name.

When self-conceit is eradicat ed, and underst anding is obt ained, one meet s t he Lord,
t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 1| | Pause| |

Abandoning egot ism and pride, one obt ains cont emplat ive underst anding.

When t he mind surrenders t o t he Lord Mast er, He best ows t he support of t he Trut h.
| | 2| |

Day and night , remain cont ent wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t hat is t he t rue
service.

No misfort une t roubles one who follows t he Command of t he Lord's Will. | | 3| |

One who follows t he Command of t he Lord's Will is t aken int o t he Lord's Treasury.

The count erfeit find no place t here; t hey are mixed wit h t he false ones. | | 4| |

Forever and ever, t he genuine coins are t reasured; wit h t hem, t he t rue merchandise is
purchased.

The false ones are not seen in t he Lord's Treasury; t hey are seized and cast int o t he
fire again. | | 5| |

Those who underst and t heir own souls, are t hemselves t he Supreme Soul.

The One Lord is t he t ree of ambrosial nect ar, which bears t he ambrosial fruit . | | 6| |

Those who t ast e t he ambrosial fruit remain sat isfied wit h Trut h.

They have no doubt or sense of separat ion - t heir t ongues t ast e t he divine t ast e. | | 7| |

By His Command, and t hrough your past act ions, you came int o t he world; walk
forever according t o His Will.

Please, grant virt ue t o Nanak, t he virt ueless one; bless him wit h t he glorious great ness
of t he Trut h. | | 8| | 20| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

One whose mind is at t uned t o t he Lord's Name speaks t he t rut h.

What would t he people lose, if I became pleasing t o You, O Lord? | | 1| |
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As long as t here is t he breat h of life, medit at e on t he True Lord.

You shall receive t he profit of singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and find peace.
| | 1| | Pause| |

True is Your Service; bless me wit h it , O Merciful Lord.

I live by praising You; You are my Anchor and Support . | | 2| |

I am Your servant , t he gat e-keeper at Your Gat e; You alone know my pain.

How wonderful is Your devot ional worship! I t removes all pains. | | 3| |

The Gurmukhs know t hat by chant ing t he Naam, t hey shall dwell in His Court , in His
Presence.

True and accept able is t hat t ime, when one recognizes t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 4| |

Those who pract ice Trut h, cont ent ment and love, obt ain t he supplies of t he Lord's
Name.

So banish corrupt ion from your mind, and t he True One will grant you Trut h. | | 5| |

The True Lord inspires t rue love in t he t rut hful.

He Himself administ ers j ust ice, as it pleases His Will. | | 6| |

True is t he gift of t he True, Compassionat e Lord.

Day and night , I serve t he One whose Name is priceless. | | 7| |
!
You are so sublime, and I am so lowly, but I am called Your slave.

!
Please, shower Nanak wit h Your Glance of Grace, t hat he, t he separat ed one, may
merge wit h You again, O Lord. | | 8| | 21| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

How can coming and going, t he cycle of reincarnat ion be ended? And how can one
meet t he Lord?

The pain of birt h and deat h is so great , in const ant skept icism and dualit y. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Name, what is life? Cleverness is det est able and cursed.

One who does not serve t he Holy True Guru, is not pleased by devot ion t o t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Coming and going is ended only when one finds t he True Guru.

He gives t he wealt h and capit al of t he Lord's Name, and false doubt is dest royed. | | 2| |

Joining t he humble Saint ly beings, let us sing t he blessed, blessed Praises of t he Lord.

The Primal Lord, t he I nfinit e, is obt ained by t he Gurmukh. | | 3| |
!
The drama of t he world is st aged like t he show of a buffoon.

For an inst ant , for a moment , t he show is seen, but it disappears in no t ime at all.
| | 4| |

The game of chance is played on t he board of egot ism, wit h t he pieces of falsehood
and ego.

The whole world loses; he alone wins, who reflect s upon t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad. | | 5| |

As is t he cane in t he hand of t he blind man, so is t he Lord's Name for me.

The Lord's Name is my Support , night and day and morning. | | 6| |

As You keep me, Lord, I live; t he Lord's Name is my only Support .

I t is my only comfort in t he end; t he gat e of salvat ion is found by His humble
servant s. | | 7| |

The pain of birt h and deat h is removed, by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord.

O Nanak, one who does not forget t he Naam, is saved by t he Perfect Guru. | | 8| | 22| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl, Asht apadees, Second House:


The Shaast ras, t he Vedas and t he Simrit ees are cont ained in t he ocean of Your Name;
t he River Ganges is held in Your Feet .
!
The int ellect can underst and t he world of t he t hree modes, but You, O Primal Lord,
are t ot ally ast ounding. | | 1| |

Servant Nanak medit at es on His Feet , and chant s t he Ambrosial Word of His Bani.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Three hundred t hirt y million gods are Your servant s. You best ow wealt h, and t he
supernat ural powers of t he Siddhas; You are t he Support of t he breat h of life.
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His beaut eous forms cannot be comprehended; what can anyone accomplish by
discussing and debat ing? | | 2| |

Throughout t he ages, You are t he t hree qualit ies, and t he four sources of creat ion.

I f You show Your Mercy, t hen one obt ains t he supreme st at us, and speaks t he
Unspoken Speech. | | 3| |

You are t he Creat or; all are creat ed by You. What can any mort al being do?

He alone, upon whom You shower Your Grace, is absorbed int o t he Trut h. | | 4| |

Everyone who comes and goes chant s Your Name.

When it is pleasing t o Your Will, t hen t he Gurmukh underst ands. Ot herwise, t he self-
willed manmukhs wander in ignorance. | | 5| |

You gave t he four Vedas t o Brahma, for him t o read and read cont inually, and reflect
upon.

The wret ched one does not underst and His Command, and is reincarnat ed int o heaven
and hell. | | 6| |

I n each and every age, He creat es t he kings, who are sung of as His I ncarnat ions.

Even t hey have not found His limit s; what can I speak of and cont emplat e? | | 7| |

You are True, and all t hat You do is True. I f You bless me wit h t he Trut h, I will speak
on it .

One whom You inspire t o underst and t he Trut h, is easily absorbed int o t he Naam.
| | 8| | 1| | 23| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The True Guru has dispelled my doubt s.

He has enshrined t he I mmaculat e Name of t he Lord wit hin my mind.

Focusing on t he Word of t he Shabad, I have obt ained last ing peace. | | 1| |

List en, O my mind, t o t he essence of spirit ual wisdom.

The Great Giver knows our condit ion complet ely; t he Gurmukh obt ains t he t reasure of
t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The great glory of meet ing t he True Guru is

t hat it has quenched t he fire of possessiveness and desire;

imbued wit h peace and poise, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Perfect Guru, no one knows t he Lord.

At t ached t o Maya, t hey are engrossed in dualit y.

The Gurmukh receives t he Naam, and t he Bani of t he Lord's Word. | | 3| |
!
Service t o t he Guru is t he most excellent and sublime penance of penances.

The Dear Lord dwells in t he mind, and all suffering depart s.

Then, at t he Gat e of t he True Lord, one appears t rut hful. | | 4| |

Serving t he Guru, one comes t o know t he t hree worlds.

Underst anding his own self, he obt ains t he Lord.

Through t he True Word of His Bani, we ent er t he Mansion of His Presence. | | 5| |

Serving t he Guru, all of one's generat ions are saved.

Keep t he I mmaculat e Naam enshrined wit hin your heart .

I n t he Court of t he True Lord, you shall be adorned wit h True Glory. | | 6| |

How very fort unat e are t hey, who are commit t ed t o t he Guru's service.

Night and day, t hey are engaged in devot ional worship; t he True Name is implant ed
wit hin t hem.

Through t he Naam, all of one's generat ions are saved. | | 7| |

Nanak chant s t he t rue t hought .

Keep t he Name of t he Lord enshrined wit hin your heart .

I mbued wit h devot ion t o t he Lord, t he gat e of salvat ion is found. | | 8| | 2| | 24| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Everyone lives, hoping in hope.

Underst anding His Command, one becomes free of desire.

So many are asleep in hope.

He alone wakes up, whom t he Lord awakens. | | 1| |

The True Guru has led me t o underst and t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; wit hout
t he Naam, hunger does not go away.
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Through t he Naam, t he fire of desire is ext inguished; t he Naam is obt ained by His Will.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, realize t he Word of t he Shabad.

By t his devot ional worship, egot ism is eliminat ed.

Serving t he True Guru, one becomes approved.

So know t he One, who creat ed hope and desire. | | 2| |

What shall we offer t o one who proclaims t he Word of t he Shabad?

By His Grace, t he Naam is enshrined wit hin our minds.

Offer your head, and shed your self-conceit .

One who underst ands t he Lord's Command finds last ing peace. | | 3| |

He Himself does, and causes ot hers t o do.

He Himself enshrines His Name in t he mind of t he Gurmukh.

He Himself misleads us, and He Himself put s us back on t he Pat h.

Through t he True Word of t he Shabad, we merge int o t he True Lord. | | 4| |

True is t he Shabad, and True is t he Word of t he Lord's Bani.

I n each and every age, t he Gurmukhs speak it and chant it .

The self-willed manmukhs are deluded by doubt and at t achment .

Wit hout t he Name, everyone wanders around insane. | | 5| |

Throughout t he t hree worlds, is t he one Maya.

The fool reads and reads, but holds t ight t o dualit y.

He performs all sort s of rit uals, but st ill suffers t errible pain.

Serving t he True Guru, et ernal peace is obt ained. | | 6| |

Reflect ive medit at ion upon t he Shabad is such sweet nect ar.

Night and day, one enj oys it , subduing his ego.

When t he Lord showers His Mercy, we enj oy celest ial bliss.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, love t he True Lord forever. | | 7| |

Medit at e on t he Lord, and read and reflect upon t he Guru's Shabad.

Subdue your ego and medit at e on t he Lord.

Medit at e on t he Lord, and be imbued wit h fear and love of t he True One.

O Nanak, enshrine t he Naam wit hin your heart , t hrough t he Guru's Teachings.
| | 8| | 3| | 25| |


Raag Aasaa, Third Mehl, Asht apadees, Eight h House, Kaafee:
!
Peace emanat es from t he Guru; He put s out t he fire of desire.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is obt ained from t he Guru; it is t he great est
great ness. | | 1| |

Keep t he One Name in your consciousness, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Seeing t he world on fire, I have hurried t o t he Lord's Sanct uary. | | 1| | Pause| |

Spirit ual wisdom emanat es from t he Guru; reflect upon t he supreme essence of
realit y.

Through t he Guru, t he Lord's Mansion and His Court are at t ained; His devot ional
worship is overflowing wit h t reasures. | | 2| |

The Gurmukh medit at es on t he Naam; he achieves reflect ive medit at ion and
underst anding.

The Gurmukh is t he Lord's devot ee, immersed in His Praises; t he I nfinit e Word of t he
Shabad dwells wit hin him. | | 3| |

Happiness emanat es from t he Gurmukh; he never suffers pain.

The Gurmukh conquers his ego, and his mind is immaculat ely pure. | | 4| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, self-conceit is removed, and underst anding of t he t hree worlds
is obt ained.

The I mmaculat e Divine Light is pervading and permeat ing everywhere; one's light
merges int o t he Light . | | 5| |

The Perfect Guru inst ruct s, and one's int ellect becomes sublime.
!
A cooling and soot hing peace comes wit hin, and t hrough t he Naam, peace is obt ained.
| | 6| |
! !
One meet s t he Perfect True Guru only when t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace.

All sins and vices are eradicat ed, and one shall never again suffer pain or dist ress.
| | 7| |
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Glory is in His Hands; He best ows His Name, and at t aches us t o it .

O Nanak, t he t reasure of t he Naam abides wit hin t he mind, and glory is obt ained.
| | 8| | 4| | 26| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

List en, O mort al: enshrine His Name wit hin your mind; He shall come t o meet wit h
you, O my Sibling of Dest iny.

Night and day, cent er your consciousness on t rue devot ional worship of t he True Lord.
| | 1| |

Medit at e on t he One Naam, and you shall find peace, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Eradicat e egot ism and dualit y, and your glory shall be glorious. | | 1| | Pause| |

The angels, humans and silent sages long for t his devot ional worship, but wit hout t he
True Guru, it cannot be at t ained.

The Pandit s, t he religious scholars, and t he ast rologers read t heir books, but t hey do
not underst and. | | 2| |

He Himself keeps all in His Hand; not hing else can be said.

What ever He gives, is received. The Guru has impart ed t his underst anding t o me.
| | 3| |

All beings and creat ures are His; He belongs t o all.

So who can we call bad, since t here is no ot her? | | 4| |

The Command of t he One Lord is pervading t hroughout ; dut y t o t he One Lord is upon
t he heads of all.

He Himself has led t hem ast ray, and placed greed and corrupt ion wit hin t heir heart s.
| | 5| |

He has sanct ified t hose few Gurmukhs who underst and Him, and reflect upon Him.

He grant s devot ional worship t o t hem, and wit hin t hem is t he t reasure. | | 6| |

The spirit ual t eachers know not hing but t he Trut h; t hey obt ain t rue underst anding.

They are led ast ray by Him, but t hey do not go ast ray, because t hey know t he True
Lord. | | 7| |

Wit hin t he homes of t heir bodies, t he five passions are pervading, but here, t he five
are well-behaved.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Guru, t hey are not overcome; t hrough t he Naam, t he ego
is conquered. | | 8| | 5| | 27| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Everyt hing is wit hin t he home of your own self; t here is not hing beyond it .

By Guru's Grace, it is obt ained, and t he doors of t he inner heart are opened wide.
| | 1| |

From t he True Guru, t he Lord's Name is obt ained, O Siblings of Dest iny.

The t reasure of t he Naam is wit hin; t he Perfect True Guru has shown t his t o me.
| | 1| | Pause| |

One who is a buyer of t he Lord's Name, finds it , and obt ains t he j ewel of
cont emplat ion.

He opens t he doors deep wit hin, and t hrough t he Eyes of Divine Vision, beholds t he
t reasure of liberat ion. | | 2| |

There are so many mansions wit hin t he body; t he soul dwells wit hin t hem.

He obt ains t he fruit s of his mind's desires, and he shall not have t o go t hrough
reincarnat ion again. | | 3| |

The appraisers cherish t he commodit y of t he Name; t hey obt ain underst anding from
t he Guru.

The wealt h of t he Naam is priceless; how few are t he Gurmukhs who obt ain it . | | 4| |

Searching out wardly, what can anyone find? The commodit y is deep wit hin t he home
of t he self, O Siblings of Dest iny.

The ent ire world is wandering around, deluded by doubt ; t he self-willed manmukhs
lose t heir honor. | | 5| |

The false one leaves his own heart h and home, and goes out t o anot her's home.

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Like a t hief, he is caught , and wit hout t he Naam, he is beat en and st ruck down. | | 6| |

Those who know t heir own home, are happy, O Siblings of Dest iny.

They realize God wit hin t heir own heart s, t hrough t he glorious great ness of t he Guru.
| | 7| |

He Himself gives gift s, and He Himself best ows underst anding; unt o whom can we
complain?

O Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and you shall obt ain glory in
t he True Court . | | 8| | 6| | 28| |
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Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Those who recognize t heir own selves, enj oy t he sweet flavor, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Those who drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord are emancipat ed; t hey love t he
Trut h. | | 1| |

The Beloved Lord is t he purest of t he pure; He comes t o dwell in t he pure mind.

Praising t he Lord, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, one remains unaffect ed by
corrupt ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey do not underst and t hemselves -t hey are t ot ally
blind, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he heart is illuminat ed, and in t he end, only t he Naam
shall be your companion. | | 2| |

They are occupied wit h t he Naam, and only t he Naam; t hey deal only in t he Naam.

Deep wit hin t heir heart s is t he Naam; upon t heir lips is t he Naam; t hey cont emplat e
t he Word of God, and t he Naam. | | 3| |

They list en t o t he Naam, believe in t he Naam, and t hrough t he Naam, t hey obt ain
glory.

They praise t he Naam, forever and ever, and t hrough t he Naam, t hey obt ain t he
Mansion of t he Lord's Presence. | | 4| |

Through t he Naam, t heir heart s are illumined, and t hrough t he Naam, t hey obt ain
honor.

Through t he Naam, peace wells up; I seek t he Sanct uary of t he Naam. | | 5| |

Wit hout t he Naam, no one is accept ed; t he self-willed manmukhs lose t heir honor.

I n t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey are t ied down and beat en, and t hey lose t heir lives in vain.
| | 6| |

Those Gurmukhs who realize t he Naam, all serve t he Naam.

So believe in t he Naam, and only t he Naam; t hrough t he Naam, glorious great ness is
obt ained. | | 7| |

He alone receives it , unt o whom it is given. Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he Naam
is realized.

O Nanak, everyt hing is under t he influence of t he Naam; by perfect good dest iny, a
few obt ain it . | | 8| | 7| | 29| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The desert ed brides do not obt ain t he Mansion of t heir Husband's Presence, nor do
t hey know His t ast e.

They speak harsh words, and do not bow t o Him; t hey are in love wit h anot her. | | 1| |

How can t his mind come under cont rol?

By Guru's Grace, it is held in check; inst ruct ed in spirit ual wisdom, it ret urns t o it s
home. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself adorns t he happy soul-brides; t hey bear Him love and affect ion.

They live in harmony wit h t he Sweet Will of t he True Guru, nat urally adorned wit h t he
Naam. | | 2| |

They enj oy t heir Beloved forever, and t heir bed is decorat ed wit h Trut h.

They are fascinat ed wit h t he Love of t heir Husband Lord; meet ing t heir Beloved, t hey
obt ain peace. | | 3| |

Spirit ual wisdom is t he incomparable decorat ion of t he happy soul-bride.

She is so beaut iful - she is t he queen of all; she enj oys t he love and affect ion of her

The True Lord, t he Unseen, t he I nfinit e, has infused His Love among t he happy soul-
brides.

They serve t heir True Guru, wit h t rue love and affect ion. | | 5| |

The happy soul-bride has adorned herself wit h t he necklace of virt ue.

She applies t he perfume of love t o her body, and wit hin her mind is t he j ewel of
reflect ive medit at ion. | | 6| |

Those who are imbued wit h devot ional worship are t he most exalt ed. Their social
st anding and honor come from t he Word of t he Shabad.

Wit hout t he Naam, all are low class, like maggot s in manure. | | 7| |

Everyone proclaims, Me, me! ; but wit hout t he Shabad, t he ego does not depart .

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Naam lose t heir ego; t hey remain absorbed
in t he True Lord. | | 8| | 8| | 30| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Those who are imbued wit h t he True Lord are spot less and pure; t heir reput at ion is
forever t rue.

Here, t hey are known in each and every home, and hereaft er, t hey are famous
t hroughout t he ages. | | 1| |
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O beaut eous and j oyful mind, imbue yourself wit h your t rue color.

I f you imbue yourself wit h t he Beaut eous Word of t he Guru's Bani, t hen t his color shall
never fade away. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am lowly, filt hy, and t ot ally egot ist ical; I am at t ached t o t he corrupt ion of dualit y.

But meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Philosopher's St one, I am t ransformed int o gold; I am
blended wit h t he Pure Light of t he I nfinit e Lord. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Guru, no one is imbued wit h t he color of t he Lord's Love; meet ing wit h
t he Guru, t his color is applied.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Fear, and t he Love of t he Guru, are absorbed in t he
Praise of t he True Lord. | | 3| |

Wit hout fear, t he clot h is not dyed, and t he mind is not rendered pure.

Wit hout fear, t he performance of rit uals is false, and one finds no place of rest . | | 4| |

Only t hose whom t he Lord imbues, are so imbued; t hey j oin t he Sat Sangat , t he True
Congregat ion.

From t he Perfect Guru, t he Sat Sangat emanat es, and one easily merges int o t he Love
of t he True One. | | 5| |

Wit hout t he Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, all remain like beast s and animals.

They do not know t he One who creat ed t hem; wit hout t he Name, all are t hieves. | | 6| |

Some purchase merit s and sell off t heir demerit s; t hrough t he Guru, t hey obt ain peace
and poise.

Serving t he Guru, t hey obt ain t he Name, which comes t o dwell deep wit hin. | | 7| |

The One Lord is t he Giver of all; He assigns t asks t o each and every person.

O Nanak, t he Lord embellishes us wit h t he Name; at t ached t o t he Word of t he
Shabad, we are merged int o Him. | | 8| | 9| | 31| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Everyone longs for t he Name, but he alone receives it , unt o whom t he Lord shows His
Mercy.

Wit hout t he Name, t here is only pain; he alone obt ains peace, whose mind is filled
wit h t he Name. | | 1| |

You are infinit e and merciful; I seek Your Sanct uary.

From t he Perfect Guru, t he glorious great ness of t he Naam is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

I nwardly and out wardly, t here is only t he One Lord. He has creat ed t he world, wit h it s
many variet ies.

According t o t he Order of His Will, He makes us act . What else can we t alk about , O
Siblings of Dest iny? | | 2| |

Knowledge and ignorance are all your making; You have cont rol over t hese.

Some, You forgive, and unit e wit h Yourself; while ot hers, t he wicked, you st rike down
and drive out of Your Court . | | 3| |

Some, from t he very beginning, are pure and pious; You at t ach t hem t o Your Name.

Serving t he Guru, peace wells up; t hrough t he True Word of t he Shabad, one comes
t o underst and. | | 4| |

Some are crooked, filt hy and vicious; t he Lord Himself has led t hem ast ray from t he
Name.

They have no int uit ion, no underst anding and no self-discipline; t hey wander around
delirious. | | 5| |

He grant s fait h t o t hose whom He has blessed wit h His Glance of Grace.

This mind finds t rut h, cont ent ment and self-discipline, hearing t he I mmaculat e Word
of t he Shabad. | | 6| |

By reading books, one cannot reach Him; by speaking and t alking, His limit s cannot be
found.

Through t he Guru, His value is found; t hrough t he True Word of t he Shabad,
underst anding is obt ained. | | 7| |

So reform t his mind and body, by cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

O Nanak, wit hin t his body is t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; it is
found t hrough t he Love of t he I nfinit e Guru. | | 8| | 10| | 32| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

The happy soul-brides are imbued wit h Trut h; t hey are adorned wit h t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.
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They find t heir Husband Lord wit hin t heir own home, cont emplat ing t he True Word of
t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Through merit s, t heir demerit s are forgiven, and t hey embrace love for t he Lord.

The soul-bride t hen obt ains t he Lord as her Husband; meet ing t he Guru, t his union
comes about . | | 1| | Pause| |

Some do not know t he Presence of t heir Husband Lord; t hey are deluded by dualit y
and doubt .

How can t he forsaken brides meet Him? Their life night passes in pain. | | 2| |

Those whose minds are filled wit h t he True Lord, perform t rut hful act ions.

Night and day, t hey serve t he Lord wit h poise, and are absorbed in t he True Lord.
| | 3| |

The forsaken brides wander around, deluded by doubt ; t elling lies, t hey eat poison.

They do not know t heir Husband Lord, and upon t heir desert ed bed, t hey suffer in
misery. | | 4| |

The True Lord is t he One and only; do not be deluded by doubt , O my mind.

Consult wit h t he Guru, serve t he True Lord, and enshrine t he I mmaculat e Trut h wit hin
your mind. | | 5| |

The happy soul-bride always finds her Husband Lord; she banishes egot ism and self-
conceit .

She remains at t ached t o her Husband Lord, night and day, and she finds peace upon
His Bed of Trut h. | | 6| |

Those who shout ed, Mine, mine! have depart ed, wit hout obt aining anyt hing.

The separat ed one does not obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, and depart s,
repent ing in t he end. | | 7| |

That Husband Lord of mine is t he One and only; I am in love wit h t he One alone.

O Nanak, if t he soul-bride longs for peace, she should enshrine t he Lord's Name wit hin
her mind. | | 8| | 11| | 33| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Those whom t he Lord has caused t o drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, nat urally,
int uit ively, enj oy t he sublime essence.

The True Lord is care-free; he does not have even an iot a of greed. | | 1| |

The True Ambrosial Nect ar rains down, and t rickles int o t he mout hs of t he Gurmukhs.

Their minds are forever rej uvenat ed, and t hey nat urally, int uit ively, sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The self-willed manmukhs are forever forsaken brides; t hey cry out and bewail at t he
Lord's Gat e.
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Those who do not enj oy t he sublime t ast e of t heir Husband Lord, act according t o
t heir pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| |

The Gurmukh plant s t he seed of t he True Name, and it sprout s. He deals in t he True
Name alone.

Those whom t he Lord has at t ached t o t his profit able vent ure, are grant ed t he t reasure
of devot ional worship. | | 3| |

The Gurmukh is forever t he t rue, happy soul-bride; she adorns herself wit h t he fear of
God and devot ion t o Him.

Night and day, she enj oys her Husband Lord; she keeps Trut h enshrined wit hin her
heart . | | 4| |

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who have enj oyed t heir Husband Lord.

They dwell forever wit h t heir Husband Lord; t hey eradicat e self-conceit from wit hin.
| | 5| |

Their bodies and minds are cooled and soot hed, and t heir faces are radiant , from t he
love and affect ion of t heir Husband Lord.

They enj oy t heir Husband Lord upon His cozy bed, having conquered t heir ego and
desire. | | 6| |

Grant ing His Grace, He comes int o our homes, t hrough our infinit e Love for t he Guru.

The happy soul-bride obt ains t he One Lord as her Husband. | | 7| |

All of her sins are forgiven; t he Unit er unit es her wit h Himself.

O Nanak, chant such chant s, t hat hearing t hem, He may enshrine love for you.
| | 8| | 12| | 34| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Merit is obt ained from t he True Guru, when God causes us t o meet Him.

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Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit h int uit ive ease and poise, spirit ual
wisdom is revealed. | | 1| |

O my mind, do not t hink of t he Lord as being far away; behold Him ever close at
hand.

He is always list ening, and always wat ching over us; t he Word of His Shabad is all-
pervading everywhere. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs underst and t heir own selves; t hey medit at e single-mindedly on t he
Lord.

They enj oy t heir Husband Lord cont inually; t hrough t he True Name, t hey find peace.
| | 2| |

O my mind, no one belongs t o you; cont emplat e t he Shabad, and see t his.

So run t o t he Lord's Sanct uary, and find t he gat e of salvat ion. | | 3| |

List en t o t he Shabad, and underst and t he Shabad, and lovingly focus your
consciousness on t he True One.

Through t he Shabad, conquer your ego, and in t he True Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence, you shall find peace. | | 4| |

I n t his age, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is glory; wit hout t he Name, t here is no
glory.

The glory of t his Maya last s for only a few days; it disappears in an inst ant . | | 5| |

Those who forget t he Naam are already dead, and t hey cont inue dying.

They do not enj oy t he sublime essence of t he Lord's t ast e; t hey sink int o t he manure.
| | 6| |

Some are forgiven by t he Lord; He unit es t hem wit h Himself, and keeps t hem
at t ached t o t he Naam, night and day.

They pract ice Trut h, and abide in Trut h; being t rut hful, t hey merge int o Trut h. | | 7| |

Wit hout t he Shabad, t he world does not hear, and does not see; deaf and blind, it
wanders around.

Wit hout t he Naam, it obt ains only misery; t he Naam is received only by His Will. | | 8| |

Those persons who link t heir consciousness wit h t he Word of His Bani, are
immaculat ely pure, and approved by t he Lord.

O Nanak, t hey never forget t he Naam, and in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey are known as
t rue. | | 9| | 13| | 35| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, t he devot ees are known; t heir words are t rue.

They eradicat e ego from wit hin t hemselves; t hey surrender t o t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord, and meet wit h t he True One. | | 1| |

Through t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, His humble servant s obt ain honor.

How blessed is t heir coming int o t he world! Everyone adores t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

Ego, self-cent eredness, excessive anger and pride are t he lot of mankind.

I f one dies in t he Word of t he Shabad, t hen he is rid of t his, and his light is merged
int o t he Light of t he Lord God. | | 2| |

Meet ing wit h t he Perfect True Guru, my life has been blessed.

I have obt ained t he nine t reasures of t he Naam, and my st orehouse is inexhaust ible,
filled t o overflowing. | | 3| |

Those who love t he Naam come as dealers in t he merchandise of t he Naam.

Those who become Gurmukh obt ain t his wealt h; deep wit hin, t hey cont emplat e t he
Shabad. | | 4| |

The egot ist ical, self-willed manmukhs do not appreciat e t he value of devot ional
worship.

The Primal Lord Himself has beguiled t hem; t hey lose t heir lives in t he gamble. | | 5| |

Wit hout loving affect ion, devot ional worship is not possible, and t he body cannot be at
peace.

The wealt h of love is obt ained from t he Guru; t hrough devot ion, t he mind becomes
st eady. | | 6| |

He alone performs devot ional worship, whom t he Lord so blesses; he cont emplat es

The One Name abides in his heart , and he conquers his ego and dualit y. | | 7| |
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The One Name is t he social st at us and honor of t he devot ees; t he Lord Himself adorns
t hem.

They remain forever in t he Prot ect ion of His Sanct uary. As it pleases His Will, He
arranges t heir affairs. | | 8| |
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The worship of t he Lord is unique - it is known only by reflect ing upon t he Guru.

O Nanak, one whose mind is filled wit h t he Naam, t hrough t he Lord's Fear and
devot ion, is embellished wit h t he Naam. | | 9| | 14| | 36| |

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

He wanders around, engrossed in ot her pleasures, but wit hout t he Naam, he suffers in
pain.

He does not meet t he True Guru, t he Primal Being, who impart s t rue underst anding.
| | 1| |

O my insane mind, drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and savor it s t ast e.

At t ached t o ot her pleasures, you wander around, and your life wast es away uselessly.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t his age, t he Gurmukhs are pure; t hey remain absorbed in t he love of t he True
Name.

Wit hout t he dest iny of good karma, not hing can be obt ained; what can we say or do?
| | 2| |

He underst ands his own self, and dies in t he Word of t he Shabad; he banishes
corrupt ion from his mind.

He hurries t o t he Guru's Sanct uary, and is forgiven by t he Forgiving Lord. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he Name, peace is not obt ained, and pain does not depart from wit hin.

This world is engrossed in at t achment t o Maya; it has gone ast ray in dualit y and
doubt . | | 4| |

The forsaken soul-brides do not know t he value of t heir Husband Lord; how can t hey
decorat e t hemselves?

Night and day, t hey cont inually burn, and t hey do not enj oy t he Bed of t heir Husband
Lord. | | 5| |

The happy soul-brides obt ain t he Mansion of His Presence, eradicat ing t heir self-

They decorat e t hemselves wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and t heir Husband
Lord unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 6| |

He has forgot t en deat h, in t he darkness of at t achment t o Maya.

The self-willed manmukhs die again and again, and are reborn; t hey die again, and
are miserable at t he Gat e of Deat h. | | 7| |

They alone are unit ed, whom t he Lord unit es wit h Himself; t hey cont emplat e t he Word

O Nanak, t hey are absorbed in t he Naam; t heir faces are radiant , in t hat True Court .
| | 8| | 22| | 15| | 37| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Asht apadees, Second House:


When t he five virt ues were reconciled, and t he five passions were est ranged,

I enshrined t he five wit hin myself, and cast out t he ot her five. | | 1| |

I n t his way, t he village of my body became inhabit ed, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Vice depart ed, and t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom was implant ed wit hin me. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fence of t rue Dharmic religion has been built around it .

The spirit ual wisdom and reflect ive medit at ion of t he Guru has become it s st rong gat e.
| | 2| |

So plant t he seed of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O friends, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Deal only in t he const ant service of t he Guru. | | 3| |
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Wit h int uit ive peace and happiness, all t he shops are filled.

The Banker and t he dealers dwell in t he same place. | | 4| |

There is no t ax on non-believers, nor any fines or t axes at deat h.

The True Guru has set t he Seal of t he Primal Lord upon t hese goods. | | 5| |

So load t he merchandise of t he Naam, and set sail wit h your cargo.

Earn your profit , as Gurmukh, and you shall ret urn t o your own home. | | 6| |

The True Guru is t he Banker, and His Sikhs are t he t raders.

Their merchandise is t he Naam, and medit at ion on t he True Lord is t heir account .
| | 7| |

One who serves t he True Guru dwells in t his house.

O Nanak, t he Divine Cit y is et ernal. | | 8| | 1| |
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Aasaavaree, Fift h Mehl, Third House:


My mind is in love wit h t he Lord.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har; my
lifest yle is pure and t rue. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have such a great t hirst for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; I t hink of him in so
many ways.

So be Merciful, O Supreme Lord; shower Your Mercy upon me, O Lord, Dest royer of
pride. | | 1| |

My st ranger soul has come t o j oin t he Saadh Sangat .

That commodit y, which I longed for, I have found in t he Love of t he Naam, t he Name

There are so many pleasures and delight s of Maya, but t hey pass away in an inst ant .

Your devot ees are imbued wit h Your Name; t hey enj oy peace everywhere. | | 3| |

The ent ire world is seen t o be passing away; only t he Lord's Name is last ing and
st able.

So make friends wit h t he Holy Saint s, so t hat you may obt ain a last ing place of rest .
| | 4| |

Friends, acquaint ances, children and relat ives - none of t hese shall be your
companion.

The Lord's Name alone shall go wit h you; God is t he Mast er of t he meek. | | 5| |

The Lord's Lot us Feet are t he Boat ; at t ached t o Them, you shall cross over t he world-
ocean.

Meet ing wit h t he Perfect True Guru, I embrace True Love for God. | | 6| |

The prayer of Your Holy Saint s is, May I never forget You, for even one breat h or
morsel of food .

What ever is pleasing t o Your Will is good; by Your Sweet Will, my affairs are adj ust ed.
| | 7| |

I have met my Beloved, t he Ocean of Peace, and Supreme Bliss has welled up wit hin
me.

Says Nanak, all my pains have been eradicat ed, meet ing wit h God, t he Lord of
Supreme Bliss. | | 8| | 1| | 2| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Birharray ~ Songs Of Separat ion, To Be Sung I n The Tune Of The
Chhant s. Fourt h House:


Remember t he Supreme Lord God, O Beloved, and make yourself a sacrifice t o t he
Blessed Vision of His Darshan. | | 1| |

Remembering Him, sorrows are forgot t en, O Beloved; how can one forsake Him? | | 2| |

I would sell t his body t o t he Saint , O Beloved, if he would lead me t o my Dear Lord.
| | 3| |

The pleasures and adornment s of corrupt ion are insipid and useless; I have forsaken
and abandoned t hem, O my Mot her. | | 4| |

Lust , anger and greed left me, O Beloved, when I fell at t he Feet of t he True Guru.
| | 5| |

Those humble beings who are imbued wit h t he Lord, O Beloved, do not go anywhere
else. | | 6| |

Those who have t ast ed t he Lord's sublime essence, O Beloved, remain sat isfied and
sat iat ed. | | 7| |

One who grasps t he Hem of t he Gown of t he Holy Saint , O Nanak, crosses over t he
t errible world-ocean. | | 8| | 1| | 3| |

The pains of birt h and deat h are removed, O Beloved, when t he mort al meet s wit h t he
Lord, t he King. | | 1| |

God is so Beaut iful, so Refined, so Wise - He is my very life! Reveal t o me Your
Darshan! | | 2| |

Those beings who are separat ed from You, O Beloved, are born only t o die; t hey eat
t he poison of corrupt ion. | | 3| |

He alone meet s You, whom You cause t o meet , O Beloved; I fall at his feet . | | 4| |

That happiness which one receives by beholding Your Darshan, O Beloved, cannot be
described in words. | | 5| |

True Love cannot be broken, O Beloved; t hroughout t he ages, it remains. | | 6| |
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What ever pleases You is good, O Beloved; Your Will is Et ernal. | | 7| |

Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Love of t he All-Pervading Lord, O Beloved,
remain int oxicat ed wit h His Love, in nat ural ease. | | 8| | 2| | 4| |

You know all about my condit ion, O Beloved; who can I speak t o about it ? | | 1| |

You are t he Giver of all beings; t hey eat and wear what You give t hem. | | 2| |

Pleasure and pain come by Your Will, O Beloved; t hey do not come from any ot her.
| | 3| |

What ever You cause me t o do, t hat I do, O Beloved; I cannot do anyt hing else. | | 4| |

All my days and night s are blessed, O Beloved, when I chant and medit at e on t he

He does t he deeds, O Beloved, which are pre-ordained, and inscribed upon his
forehead. | | 6| |

The One is Himself prevailing everywhere, O Beloved; He is pervading in each and
every heart . | | 7| |

Lift me up out of t he deep pit of t he world, O Beloved; Nanak has t aken t o Your
Sanct uary. | | 8| | 3| | 22| | 15| | 2| | 42| |

Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Pat ee Likhee ~ The Poem Of The Alphabet :


Sassa: He who creat ed t he world, is t he One Lord and Mast er of all.

Those whose consciousness remains commit t ed t o His Service - blessed is t heir birt h
and t heir coming int o t he world. | | 1| |

O mind, why forget Him? You foolish mind!

When your account is adj ust ed, O brot her, only t hen shall you be j udged wise.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Eevree: The Primal Lord is t he Giver; He alone is True.

No account ing is due from t he Gurmukh who underst ands t he Lord t hrough t hese
let t ers. | | 2| |

Ooraa: Sing t he Praises of t he One whose limit cannot be found.

Those who perform service and pract ice t rut h, obt ain t he fruit s of t heir rewards. | | 3| |

Nganga: One who underst ands spirit ual wisdom becomes a Pandit , a religious scholar.

One who recognizes t he One Lord among all beings does not t alk of ego. | | 4| |

Kakka: When t he hair grows grey, t hen it shines wit hout shampoo.

The hunt ers of t he King of Deat h come, and bind him in t he chains of Maya. | | 5| |

Khakha: The Creat or is t he King of t he world; He enslaves by giving nourishment .

By His Binding, all t he world is bound; no ot her Command prevails. | | 6| |

Gagga: One who renounces t he singing of t he songs of t he Lord of t he Universe,
becomes arrogant in his speech.

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One who has shaped t he pot s, and made t he world t he kiln, decides when t o put t hem
in it . | | 7| |

Ghagha: The servant who performs service, remains at t ached t o t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.

One who recognizes bad and good as one and t he same - in t his way he is absorbed
int o t he Lord and Mast er. | | 8| |

Chacha: He creat ed t he four Vedas, t he four sources of creat ion, and t he four ages

- t hrough each and every age, He Himself has been t he Yogi, t he enj oyer, t he Pandit
and t he scholar. | | 9| |
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Chhachha: I gnorance exist s wit hin everyone; doubt is Your doing, O Lord.

Having creat ed doubt , You Yourself cause t hem t o wander in delusion; t hose whom
You bless wit h Your Mercy meet wit h t he Guru. | | 10| |

Jaj j a: That humble being who begs for wisdom has wandered begging t hrough 8.4
million incarnat ions.

The One Lord t akes away, and t he One Lord gives; I have not heard of any ot her.
| | 11| |

Jhaj ha: O mort al being, why are you dying of anxiet y? What ever t he Lord is t o give,
He shall keep on giving.

He gives, and gives, and wat ches over us; according t o t he Orders which He issues,
His beings receive nourishment . | | 12| |

Nyanya: When t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen I do not behold any ot her.

The One Lord is t ot ally pervading everywhere; t he One Lord abides wit hin t he mind.
| | 13| |

Tat t a: Why do you pract ice hypocrisy, O mort al? I n a moment , in an inst ant , you shall
have t o get up and depart .

Don't lose your life in t he gamble - hurry t o t he Lord's Sanct uary. | | 14| |

T'hat 'ha: Peace pervades wit hin t hose who link t heir consciousness t o t he Lord's Lot us
Feet .

Those humble beings, whose consciousness is so linked, are saved; by Your Grace,
t hey obt ain peace. | | 15| |

Dadda: Why do you make such ost ent at ious shows, O mort al? What ever exist s, shall
all pass away.

So serve Him, who is cont ained and pervading among everyone, and you shall obt ain
peace. | | 16| |

Dhadha: He Himself est ablishes and disest ablishes; as it pleases His Will, so does He
act .

Having creat ed t he creat ion, He wat ches over it ; He issues His Commands, and
emancipat es t hose, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 17| |

Nanna: One whose heart is filled wit h t he Lord, sings His Glorious Praises.

One whom t he Creat or Lord unit es wit h Himself, is not consigned t o reincarnat ion.
| | 18| |

Tat t a: The t errible world-ocean is so very deep; it s limit s cannot be found.

I do not have a boat , or even a raft ; I am drowning - save me, O Savior King! | | 19| |

T'hat 'ha: I n all places and int erspaces, He is; everyt hing which exist s, is by His doing.

What is doubt ? What is called Maya? What ever pleases Him is good. | | 20| |

Dadda: Do not blame anyone else; blame inst ead your own act ions.

What ever I did, for t hat I have suffered; I do not blame anyone else. | | 21| |

Dhadha: His power est ablished and upholds t he eart h; t he Lord has impart ed His color
t o everyt hing.

His gift s are received by everyone; all act according t o His Command. | | 22| |

Nanna: The Husband Lord enj oys et ernal pleasures, but He is not seen or underst ood.

I am called t he happy soul-bride, O sist er, but my Husband Lord has never met me.
| | 23| |

Pappa: The Supreme King, t he Transcendent Lord, creat ed t he world, and wat ches
over it .

He sees and underst ands, and knows everyt hing; inwardly and out wardly, he is fully
pervading. | | 24| |

Faffa: The whole world is caught in t he noose of Deat h, and all are bound by it s
chains.

By Guru's Grace, t hey alone are saved, who hurry t o ent er t he Lord's Sanct uary. | | 25| |

Babba: He set out t o play t he game, on t he chess-board of t he four ages.
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He made all beings and creat ures his chessmen, and He Himself t hrew t he dice. | | 26| |

Bhabha: Those who search, find t he fruit s of t heir rewards; by Guru's Grace, t hey live
in t he Fear of God.

The self-willed manmukhs wander around, and t hey do not remember t he Lord; t he
fools are consigned t o t he cycle of 8.4 million incarnat ions. | | 27| |

Mamma: I n emot ional at t achment , he dies; he only t hinks of t he Lord, t he Love of
Nect ar, when he dies.

As long as t he body is alive, he reads ot her t hings, and forget s t he let t er 'm', which
st ands for marnaa - deat h. | | 28| |

Yaya: He is never reincarnat ed again, if he recognizes t he True Lord.

The Gurmukh speaks, t he Gurmukh underst ands, and t he Gurmukh knows only t he
One Lord. | | 29| |

Rarra: The Lord is cont ained among all; He creat ed all beings.

Having creat ed His beings, He has put t hem all t o work; t hey alone remember t he
Naam, upon whom He best ows His Grace. | | 30| |

Lalla: He has assigned people t o t heir t asks, and made t he love of Maya seem sweet
t o t hem.

We eat and drink; we should endure equally what ever occurs, by His Will, by His
Command. | | 31| |

Wawa: The all-pervading Transcendent Lord beholds t he world; He creat ed t he form it
wears.

He beholds, t ast es, and knows everyt hing; He is pervading and permeat ing inwardly
and out wardly. | | 32| |

Rarra: Why do you quarrel, O mort al? Medit at e on t he I mperishable Lord,

worship Him and be absorbed int o t he True One. Become a sacrifice t o Him. | | 33| |

Haha: There is no ot her Giver t han Him; having creat ed t he creat ures, He gives t hem
nourishment .

Medit at e on t he Lord's Name, be absorbed int o t he Lord's Name, and night and day,
reap t he Profit of t he Lord's Name. | | 34| |

Airaa: He Himself creat ed t he world; what ever He has t o do, He cont inues t o do.

He act s, and causes ot hers t o act , and He knows everyt hing; so says Nanak, t he poet .
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Raag Aasaa, Third Mehl, Pat ee - The Alphabet :


Ayo, Angai: The whole world which was creat ed - Kaahkai, Ghangai: I t shall pass
away.

Reeree, Laalee: People commit sins, and falling int o vice, forget virt ue. | | 1| |

O mort al, why have you st udied such an account ,

which shall call you t o answer for payment ? | | 1| | Pause| |

Sidhan, Ngaayiyai: You do not remember t he Lord. Nanna: You do not t ake t he Lord's
Name.

Chhachha: You are wearing away, every night and day; you fool, how will you find
release? You are held in t he grip of deat h. | | 2| |

Babba: You do not underst and, you fool; deluded by doubt , you are wast ing your life.

Wit hout j ust ificat ion, you call yourself a t eacher; t hus you t ake on t he loads of ot hers.
| | 3| |

Jaj j a: You have been robbed of your Light , you fool; in t he end, you shall have t o
depart , and you shall regret and repent .

You have not remembered t he One Word of t he Shabad, and so you shall have t o
ent er t he womb over and over again. | | 4| |

Read t hat which is writ t en on your forehead, O Pandit , and do not t each wickedness
t o ot hers.

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First , t he t eacher is t ied down, and t hen, t he noose is placed around t he pupil's neck.
| | 5| |

Sassa: You have lost your self-discipline, you fool, and you have accept ed an offering
under false pret enses.

The daught er of t he alms-giver is j ust like your own; by accept ing t his payment for
performing t he wedding ceremony, you have cursed your own life. | | 6| |

Mamma: You have been cheat ed out your int ellect , you fool, and you are afflict ed wit h
t he great disease of ego.

Wit hin your innermost self, you do not recognize God, and you compromise yourself
for t he sake of Maya. | | 7| |

Kakka: You wander around in sexual desire and anger, you fool; at t ached t o
possessiveness, you have forgot t en t he Lord.

You read, and reflect , and proclaim out loud, but wit hout underst anding, you are
drowned t o deat h. | | 8| |

Tat t a: I n anger, you are burnt , you fool. T'hat 'ha: That place where you live, is
cursed.

Ghagha: You go begging from door t o door, you fool. Dadda: But st ill, you do not
receive t he gift . | | 9| |

Pappa: You shall not be able t o swim across, you fool, since you are engrossed in
worldly affairs.

The True Lord Himself has ruined you, you fool; t his is t he dest iny writ t en on your
forehead. | | 10| |

Bhabha: You have drowned in t he t errifying world-ocean, you fool, and you have
become engrossed in Maya.

One who comes t o know t he One Lord, by Guru's Grace, is carried across in an
inst ant . | | 11| |

Wawa: Your t urn has come, you fool, but you have forgot t en t he Lord of Light .

This opport unit y shall not come again, you fool; you shall fall under t he power of t he
Messenger of Deat h. | | 12| |

Jhaj ha: You shall never have t o regret and repent , you fool, if you list en t o t he
Teachings of t he True Guru, for even an inst ant .

Wit hout t he True Guru, t here is no Guru at all; one who is wit hout a Guru has a bad
reput at ion. | | 13| |

Dhadha: Rest rain your wandering mind, you fool; deep wit hin you t he t reasure is t o
be found.

When one becomes Gurmukh, t hen he drinks in t he sublime essence of t he Lord;
t hroughout t he ages, he cont inues t o drink it in. | | 14| |

Gagga: Keep t he Lord of t he Universe in your mind, you fool; by mere words, no one
has ever at t ained Him.

Enshrine t he Guru's feet wit hin your heart , you fool, and all your past sins shall be
forgiven. | | 15| |

Haha: Underst and t he Lord's Sermon, you fool; only t hen shall you at t ain et ernal
peace.

The more t he self-willed manmukhs read, t he more pain t hey suffer. Wit hout t he True
Guru, liberat ion is not obt ained. | | 16| |

Rarra: Cent er your consciousness on t he Lord, you fool; abide wit h t hose whose
heart s are filled wit h t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, t hose who recognize t he Lord, underst and t he absolut e Lord. | | 17| |

Your limit s cannot be known; t he indescribable Lord cannot be described.

O Nanak, whose who have met t he True Guru, have t heir account s set t led.
| | 18| | 1| | 2| |

Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Chhant , First House:


O beaut iful young bride, my Beloved Lord is very playful.

When t he bride enshrines great love for her Husband Lord, He becomes merciful, and
loves her in ret urn.
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The soul-bride meet s her Husband Lord, when t he Lord Mast er Himself showers His
favor upon her.

Her bed is decorat ed in t he company of her Beloved, and her seven pools are filled
wit h ambrosial nect ar.

Be kind and compassionat e t o me, O Merciful True Lord, t hat I may obt ain t he Word
of t he Shabad, and sing Your Glorious Praises.

O Nanak, gazing upon her Husband Lord, t he soul-bride is delight ed, and her mind is
filled wit h j oy. | | 1| |

O bride of nat ural beaut y, offer your loving prayers t o t he Lord.

The Lord is pleasing t o my mind and body; I am int oxicat ed in my Lord God's
Company.

I mbued wit h t he Love of God, I pray t o t he Lord, and t hrough t he Lord's Name, I
abide in peace.

I f you recognize His Glorious Virt ues, t hen you shall come t o know God; t hus virt ue
shall dwell in you, and sin shall run away.

Wit hout You, I cannot survive, even for an inst ant ; by merely t alking and list ening
about You, I am not sat isfied.

Nanak proclaims, O Beloved, O Beloved! His t ongue and mind are drenched wit h t he
Lord's sublime essence. | | 2| |

O my companions and friends, my Husband Lord is t he merchant .
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I have purchased t he Lord's Name; it s sweet ness and value are unlimit ed.

His value is invaluable; t he Beloved dwells in His t rue home. I f it is pleasing t o God,
t hen He blesses His bride.

Some enj oy sweet pleasures wit h t he Lord, while I st and crying at His door.

The Creat or, t he Cause of causes, t he All-powerful Lord Himself arranges our affairs.

O Nanak, blessed is t he soul-bride, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace; she
enshrines t he Word of t he Shabad in her heart . | | 3| |

I n my home, t he t rue songs of rej oicing resound; t he Lord God, my Friend, has come
t o me.

He enj oys me, and imbued wit h His Love, I have capt ivat ed His heart , and given mine
t o Him.

I gave my mind, and obt ained t he Lord as my Husband; as it pleases His Will, He
enj oys me.

I have placed my body and mind before my Husband Lord, and t hrough t he Shabad, I
have been blessed. Wit hin t he home of my own self, I have obt ained t he ambrosial
fruit .

He is not obt ained by int ellect ual recit at ion or great cleverness; only by love does t he
mind obt ain Him.

O Nanak, t he Lord Mast er is my Best Friend; I am not an ordinary person. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

The unst ruck melody of t he sound current resounds wit h t he vibrat ions of t he celest ial
inst rument s.

My mind, my mind is imbued wit h t he Love of my Darling Beloved.

Night and day, my det ached mind remains absorbed in t he Lord, and I obt ain my
home in t he profound t rance of t he celest ial void.

The True Guru has revealed t o me t he Primal Lord, t he I nfinit e, my Beloved, t he
Unseen.

The Lord's post ure and His seat are permanent ; my mind is absorbed in reflect ive
cont emplat ion upon Him.

O Nanak, t he det ached ones are imbued wit h His Name, t he unst ruck melody, and t he
celest ial vibrat ions. | | 1| |

Tell me, how can I reach t hat unreachable, t hat unreachable cit y?

By pract icing t rut hfulness and self-rest raint , by cont emplat ing His Glorious Virt ues,
and living t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Pract icing t he True Word of t he Shabad, one comes t o t he home of his own inner
being, and obt ains t he t reasure of virt ue.

He has no st ems, root s, leaves or branches, but He is t he Supreme Lord over t he
heads of all.

Pract icing int ensive medit at ion, chant ing and self-discipline, people have grown weary;
st ubbornly pract icing t hese rit uals, t hey st ill have not found Him.

O Nanak, t hrough spirit ual wisdom, t he Lord, t he Life of t he world, is met ; t he True
Guru impart s t his underst anding. | | 2| |

The Guru is t he ocean, t he mount ain of j ewels, overflowing wit h j ewels.

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Take your bat h in t he seven seas, O my mind, and become pure.

One bat hes in t he wat er of purit y when it is pleasing t o God, and obt ains t he five
virt ues by reflect ive medit at ion.

Renouncing sexual desire, anger, deceit and corrupt ion, he enshrines t he True Name
in his heart .

When t he waves of ego, greed and avarice subside, he finds t he Lord Mast er, Merciful
t o t he meek.

O Nanak, t here is no place of pilgrimage comparable t o t he Guru; t he True Guru is t he
Lord of t he world. | | 3| |

I have searched t he j ungles and forest s, and looked upon all t he fields.

You creat ed t he t hree worlds, t he ent ire universe, everyt hing.

You creat ed everyt hing; You alone are permanent . Not hing is equal t o You.

You are t he Giver - all are Your beggars; wit hout You, who should we praise?

You best ow Your gift s, even when we do not ask for t hem, O Great Giver; devot ion t o
You is a t reasure over-flowing.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, t here is no liberat ion; so says Nanak, t he meek. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa, First Mehl:

My mind, my mind is at t uned t o t he Love of my Beloved Lord.

The True Lord Mast er, t he Primal Being, t he I nfinit e One, is t he Support of t he eart h.

He is unfat homable, unapproachable, infinit e and incomparable. He is t he Supreme
Lord God, t he Lord above all.

He is t he Lord, from t he beginning, t hroughout t he ages, now and forevermore; know
t hat all else is false.

I f one does not appreciat e t he value of good deeds and Dharmic fait h, how can one
obt ain clarit y of consciousness and liberat ion?

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh realizes t he Word of t he Shabad; night and day, he medit at es
on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

My mind, my mind has come t o accept , t hat t he Naam is our only Friend.

Egot ism, worldly at t achment , and t he lures of Maya shall not go wit h you.

Mot her, fat her, famliy, children, cleverness, propert y and spouses - none of t hese shall
go wit h you.

I have renounced Maya, t he daught er of t he ocean; reflect ing upon realit y, I have
t rampled it under my feet .

The Primal Lord has revealed t his wondrous show; wherever I look, t here I see Him.

O Nanak, I shall not forsake t he Lord's devot ional worship; in t he nat ural course, what
shall be, shall be. | | 2| |

My mind, my mind has become immaculat ely pure, cont emplat ing t he True Lord.

I have dispelled my vices, and now I walk in t he company of t he virt uous.

Discarding my vices, I do good deeds, and in t he True Court , I am j udged as t rue.

My coming and going has come t o an end; as Gurmukh, I reflect upon t he nat ure of
realit y.

O my Dear Friend, You are my all-knowing companion; grant me t he glory of Your
True Name.

O Nanak, t he j ewel of t he Naam has been revealed t o me; such are t he Teachings I
have received from t he Guru. | | 3| |

I have carefully applied t he healing oint ment t o my eyes, and I am at t uned t o t he
I mmaculat e Lord.

He is permeat ing my mind and body, t he Life of t he world, t he Lord, t he Great Giver.

My mind is imbued wit h t he Lord, t he Great Giver, t he Life of t he world; I have
merged and blended wit h Him, wit h int uit ive ease.

I n t he Company of t he Holy, and t he Saint s' Societ y, by God's Grace, peace is
obt ained.

The renunciat es remain absorbed in devot ional worship t o t he Lord; t hey are rid of
emot ional at t achment and desire.

O Nanak, how rare is t hat unat t ached servant , who conquers his ego, and remains
pleased wit h t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| |
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Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, Chhant , Second House:


You are everywhere, wherever I go, O True Creat or Lord.

You are t he Giver of all, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, t he Dispeller of dist ress.

The Lord Mast er is t he Dispeller of dist ress; all t hat happens is by His doing.

Millions upon millions of sins, He dest roys in an inst ant .

He calls a swan a swan, and a crane a crane; He cont emplat es each and every heart .

You are everywhere, wherever I go, O True Creat or Lord. | | 1| |

Those who medit at e on Him single-mindedly obt ain peace; how rare are t hey in t his
world.

The Messenger of Deat h does not draw near t hose who live t he Guru's Teachings;
t hey never ret urn defeat ed.

Those who appreciat e t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, never suffer defeat ;
t he Messenger of Deat h does not even approach t hem.

Birt h and deat h are ended for t hose who are at t ached t o t he feet of t he Lord.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t hey obt ain t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and t he
fruit of t he Lord; t hey enshrine t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in t heir heart s.

Those who medit at e on Him single-mindedly obt ain peace; how rare are t hey in t his
world. | | 2| |

He who creat ed t he world and assigned all t o t heir t asks - unt o Him I am a sacrifice.

So serve Him, and gat her profit , and you shall obt ain honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

That humble being, who recognizes t he One Lord alone, obt ains honor in t he Court of
t he Lord.

One who medit at es on t he Lord, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, obt ains t he nine
t reasures; he chant s and repeat s cont inually t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Day and night , t ake t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he most sublime Primal Being.

The One who creat ed t he world and assigned all t o t heir t asks - I am a sacrifice t o
Him. | | 3| |

Those who chant t he Naam look beaut iful; t hey obt ain t he fruit of peace. Those who
believe in t he Name win t he game of life.

Their blessings are not exhaust ed, if it pleases t he Lord, even t hough numerous ages
may pass.

Even t hough numerous ages may pass, O Lord Mast er, t heir blessings are not
exhaust ed.

They do not age, t hey do not die and fall int o hell, if t hey medit at e on t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord.

Those who chant t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, do not wit her, O Nanak; t hey are not
afflict ed by pain.

Those who chant t he Naam look beaut iful; t hey obt ain t he fruit of peace. Those who
believe in t he Name win t he game of life. | | 4| | 1| | 4| |


Aasaa, First Mehl, Chhant , Third House:

List en, O black deer: why are you so at t ached t o t he orchard of passion?

The fruit of sin is sweet for only a few days, and t hen it grows hot and bit t er.

That fruit which int oxicat ed you has now become bit t er and painful, wit hout t he
Naam.
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I t is t emporary, like t he waves on t he sea, and t he flash of light ning.

Wit hout t he Lord, t here is no ot her prot ect or, but you have forgot t en Him.

Nanak speaks t he Trut h. Reflect upon it , O mind; you shall die, O black deer. | | 1| |

O bumble bee, you wander among t he flowers, but t errible pain await s you.

I have asked my Guru for t rue underst anding.

I have asked my True Guru for underst anding about t he bumble bee, who is so
involved wit h t he flowers of t he garden.

When t he sun rises, t he body will fall, and it will be cooked in hot oil.

You shall be bound and beat en on t he road of Deat h, wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad,
O madman.

Nanak speaks t he Trut h. Reflect upon it , O mind; you shall die, O bumble bee. | | 2| |

O my st ranger soul, why do you fall int o ent anglement s?

The True Lord abides wit hin your mind; why are you t rapped by t he noose of Deat h?

The fish leaves t he wat er wit h t earful eyes, when t he fisherman cast s his net .

The love of Maya is sweet t o t he world, but in t he end, t his delusion is dispelled.

So perform devot ional worship, link your consciousness t o t he Lord, and dispel anxiet y
from your mind.

Nanak speaks t he Trut h; focus your consciousness on t he Lord, O my st ranger soul.
| | 3| |

The rivers and st reams which separat e may somet ime be unit ed again.

I n age aft er age, t hat which is sweet , is full of poison; how rare is t he Yogi who
underst ands t his.

That rare person who cent ers his consciousness on t he True Guru, knows int uit ively
and realizes t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he t hought less fools wander in doubt , and
are ruined.

Those whose heart s are not t ouched by devot ional worship and t he Name of t he True
Lord, shall weep and wail loudly in t he end.

Nanak speaks t he Trut h; t hrough t he True Word of t he Shabad, t hose long separat ed
from t he Lord, are unit ed once again. | | 4| | 1| | 5| |


Aasaa, Third Mehl, Chhant , First House:

Wit hin my home, t he t rue wedding songs of rej oicing are sung; my home is adorned
wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad.

The soul-bride has met her Husband Lord; God Himself has consummat ed t his union.

God Himself has consummat ed t his union; t he soul-bride enshrines Trut h wit hin her
mind, int oxicat ed wit h peaceful poise.

Embellished wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and beaut ified wit h Trut h, she
enj oys her Beloved forever, imbued wit h His Love.

Eradicat ing her ego, she obt ains her Husband Lord, and t hen, t he sublime essence of
t he Lord dwells wit hin her mind.

Says Nanak, fruit ful and prosperous is her ent ire life; she is embellished wit h t he Word
of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 1| |

The soul-bride who has been led ast ray by dualit y and doubt , does not at t ain her
Husband Lord.

That soul-bride has no virt ue, and she wast es her life in vain.

The self-willed, ignorant and disgraceful manmukh wast es her life in vain, and in t he
end, she comes t o grief.

But when she serves her True Guru, she obt ains peace, and t hen she meet s her
Husband Lord, face t o face.

Beholding her Husband Lord, she blossoms fort h; her heart is delight ed, and she is
beaut ified by t he True Word of t he Shabad.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, t he soul-bride wanders around, deluded by doubt .
Meet ing her Beloved, she obt ains peace. | | 2| |

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The soul-bride knows t hat her Husband Lord is wit h her; t he Guru unit es her in t his
union.

Wit hin her heart , she is merged wit h t he Shabad, and t he fire of her desire is easily
ext inguished.
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The Shabad has quenched t he fire of desire, and wit hin her heart , peace and
t ranquilit y have come; she t ast es t he Lord's essence wit h int uit ive ease.

Meet ing her Beloved, she enj oys His Love cont inually, and her speech rings wit h t he
True Shabad.

Reading and st udying cont inually, t he Pandit s, t he religious scholars, and t he silent
sages have grown weary; wearing religious robes, liberat ion is not obt ained.

O Nanak, wit hout devot ional worship, t he world has gone insane; t hrough t he True
Word of t he Shabad, one meet s t he Lord. | | 3| |

Bliss permeat es t he mind of t he soul-bride, who meet s her Beloved Lord.

The soul-bride is enrapt ured wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord, t hrough t he
incomparable Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Through t he incomparable Word of t he Guru's Shabad, she meet s her Beloved; she
cont inually cont emplat es and enshrines His Glorious Virt ues in her mind.

Her bed was adorned when she enj oyed her Husband Lord; meet ing wit h her Beloved,
her demerit s were erased.

That house, wit hin which t he Lord's Name is cont inually medit at ed upon, resounds
wit h t he wedding songs of rej oicing, t hroughout t he four ages.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, we are in bliss forever; meet ing t he Lord, our affairs
are resolved. | | 4| | 1| | 6| |


Aasaa, Third Mehl, Chhant , Third House:

O my beloved friend, dedicat e yourself t o t he devot ional worship of your Husband
Lord.

Serve your Guru const ant ly, and obt ain t he wealt h of t he Naam.

Dedicat e yourself t o t he worship of your Husband Lord; t his is pleasing t o your
Beloved Husband.

I f you walk in accordance wit h your own will, t hen your Husband Lord will not be
pleased wit h you.

This pat h of loving devot ional worship is very difficult ; how rare are t hose who find it ,
t hrough t he Gurdwara, t he Guru's Gat e.

Says Nanak, t hat one, upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, links his
consciousness t o t he worship of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O my det ached mind, unt o whom do you show your det achment ?

Those who sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord live in t he j oy of t he Lord, forever and
ever.

So become det ached, and renounce hypocrisy; Your Husband Lord knows everyt hing.

The One Lord is pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; t he Gurmukh realizes t he
Command of His Will.

One who realizes t he Lord's Command, obt ains all peace and comfort s.

Thus says Nanak: such a det ached soul remains absorbed in t he Lord's Love, day and
night . | | 2| |

Wherever you wander, O my mind, t he Lord is t here wit h you.

Renounce your cleverness, O my mind, and reflect upon t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

Your Husband Lord is always wit h you, if you remember t he Lord's Name, even for an
inst ant .

The sins of count less incarnat ions shall be washed away, and in t he end, you shall
obt ain t he supreme st at us.

You shall be linked t o t he True Lord, and as Gurmukh, remember Him forever.

Thus says Nanak: wherever you go, O my mind, t he Lord is t here wit h you. | | 3| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he wandering mind is held st eady; it comes t o abide in it s
own home.

I t purchases t he Naam, chant s t he Naam, and remains absorbed in t he Naam.
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The out going, wandering soul, upon meet ing t he True Guru, opens t he Tent h Gat e.

There, Ambrosial Nect ar is food and t he celest ial music resounds; t he world is held
spell-bound by t he music of t he Word.

The many st rains of t he unst ruck melody resound t here, as one merges in Trut h.

Thus says Nanak: by meet ing t he True Guru, t he wandering soul becomes st eady, and
comes t o dwell in t he home of it s own self. | | 4| |

O my mind, you are t he embodiment of t he Divine Light - recognize your own origin.

O my mind, t he Dear Lord is wit h you; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, enj oy His Love.
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Acknowledge your origin, and t hen you shall know your Husband Lord, and so
underst and deat h and birt h.
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By Guru's Grace, know t he One; t hen, you shall not love any ot her.
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Peace comes t o t he mind, and gladness resounds; t hen, you shall be acclaimed.

Thus says Nanak: O my mind, you are t he very image of t he Luminous Lord; recognize
t he t rue origin of your self. | | 5| |

O mind, you are so full of pride; loaded wit h pride, you shall depart .

The fascinat ing Maya has fascinat ed you, over and over again, and lured you int o
reincarnat ion.

Clinging t o pride, you shall depart , O foolish mind, and in t he end, you shall regret and
repent .

You are afflict ed wit h t he diseases of ego and desire, and you are wast ing your life
away in vain.

The foolish self-willed manmukh does not remember t he Lord, and shall regret and
repent hereaft er.

Thus says Nanak: O mind, you are full of pride; loaded wit h pride, you shall depart .
| | 6| |

O mind, don't be so proud of yourself, as if you know it all; t he Gurmukh is humble
and modest .

Wit hin t he int ellect are ignorance and ego; t hrough t he True Word of t he Shabad, t his
filt h is washed off.

So be humble, and surrender t o t he True Guru; do not at t ach your ident it y t o your
ego.

The world is consumed by ego and self-ident it y; see t his, lest you lose your own self
as well.

Make yourself follow t he Sweet Will of t he True Guru; remain at t ached t o His Sweet
Will.

Thus says Nanak: renounce your ego and self-conceit , and obt ain peace; let your mind
abide in humilit y. | | 7| |

Blessed is t hat t ime, when I met t he True Guru, and my Husband Lord came int o my
consciousness.

I became so very blissful, and my mind and body found such a nat ural peace.

My Husband Lord came int o my consciousness; I enshrined Him wit hin my mind, and I
renounced all vice.

When it pleased Him, virt ues appeared in me, and t he True Guru Himself adorned me.

Those humble beings become accept able, who cling t o t he One Name and renounce
t he love of dualit y.

Thus says Nanak: blessed is t he t ime when I met t he True Guru, and my Husband
Lord came int o my consciousness. | | 8| |

Some people wander around, deluded by doubt ; t heir Husband Lord Himself has
misled t hem.

They wander around in t he love of dualit y, and t hey do t heir deeds in ego.

Their Husband Lord Himself has misled t hem, and put t hem on t he pat h of evil.
Not hing lies in t heir power.

You alone know t heir ups and downs, You, who creat ed t he creat ion.

The Command of Your Will is very st rict ; how rare is t he Gurmukh who underst ands.

Thus says Nanak: what can t he poor creat ures do, when You mislead t hem int o
doubt ? | | 9| |

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O My True Lord Mast er, True is Your glorious great ness.

You are t he Supreme Lord God, t he I nfinit e Lord and Mast er. Your creat ive power
cannot be described.

True is Your glorious great ness; when You enshrine it wit hin t he mind, one sings Your
Glorious Praises forever.

He sings Your Glorious Praises, when it is pleasing t o You, O True Lord; he cent ers his
consciousness on You.

One whom You unit e wit h Yourself, as Gurmukh, remains absorbed in You.

Thus says Nanak: O my True Lord Mast er, True is Your Glorious Great ness.
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Raag Aasaa, Chhant , Fourt h Mehl, First House:


Life - I have found real life, as Gurmukh, t hrough His Love.

The Lord's Name - He has given me t he Lord's Name, and enshrined it wit hin my
breat h of life.

He has enshrined t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har wit hin my breat h of lfe, and all my
doubt s and sorrows have depart ed.

I have medit at ed on t he invisible and unapproachable Lord, t hrough t he Guru's Word,
and I have obt ained t he pure, supreme st at us.

The unst ruck melody resounds, and t he inst rument s ever vibrat e, singing t he Bani of
t he True Guru.

O Nanak, God t he Great Giver has given me a gift ; He has blended my light int o t he
Light . | | 1| |

The self-willed manmukhs die in t heir self-willed st ubbornness, declaring t hat t he
wealt h of Maya is t heirs.

They at t ach t heir consciousness t o t he foul-smelling pile of filt h, which comes for a
moment , and depart s in an inst ant .

They at t ach t heir consciousness t o t he foul-smelling pile of filt h, which is t ransit ory,
like t he fading color of t he safflower.

One moment , t hey are facing east , and t he next inst ant , t hey are facing west ; t hey
cont inue spinning around, like t he pot t er's wheel.

I n sorrow, t hey eat , and in sorrow, t hey gat her t hings and t ry t o enj oy t hem, but t hey
only increase t heir st ores of sorrow.

O Nanak, one easily crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean, when he comes t o t he
Sanct uary of t he Guru. | | 2| |

My Lord, my Lord Mast er is sublime, unapproachable and unfat homable.

The wealt h of t he Lord - I seek t he wealt h of t he Lord, from my True Guru, t he Divine
Banker.

I seek t he wealt h of t he Lord, t o purchase t he Naam; I sing and love t he Glorious

I have t ot ally renounced sleep and hunger, and t hrough deep medit at ion, I am
absorbed int o t he Absolut e Lord.

The t raders of one kind come and t ake away t he Name of t he Lord as t heir profit .

O Nanak, dedicat e your mind and body t o t he Guru; one who is so dest ined, at t ains it .
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The great ocean is full of t he t reasures of j ewels upon j ewels.

Those who are commit t ed t o t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, see t hem come int o t heir
hands.

This priceless, incomparable j ewel comes int o t he hands of t hose who are commit t ed
t o t he Word of t he Guru's Bani.

They obt ain t he immeasurable Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; t heir t reasure is
overflowing wit h devot ional worship.

I have churned t he ocean of t he body, and I have seen t he incomparable t hing come
int o view.
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The Guru is God, and God is t he Guru, O Nanak; t here is no difference bet ween t he
t wo, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 4| | 1| | 8| |


Slowly, slowly, slowly, very slowly, t he drops of Ambrosial Nect ar t rickle down.
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As Gurmukh, t he Gurmukh beholds t he Lord, t he Beloved Lord.

The Name of t he Lord, t he Emancipat or of t he world, is dear t o him; t he Name of t he
Lord is his glory.

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Lord's Name is t he boat , which carries t he Gurmukh
across.

This world, and t he world hereaft er, are adorned wit h t he Lord's Name; t he Gurmukh's
lifest yle is t he most excellent .

O Nanak, best owing His kindness, t he Lord gives t he gift of His emancipat ing Name.
| | 1| |

I chant t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, which dest roys my sorrows and erases
my sins.

Associat ing wit h t he Guru, associat ing wit h t he Guru, I pract ice medit at ion; I have
enshrined t he Lord wit hin my heart .

I enshrined t he Lord wit hin my heart , and obt ained t he supreme st at us, when I came
t o t he Sanct uary of t he Guru.

My boat was sinking under t he weight of greed and corrupt ion, but it was uplift ed
when t he True Guru implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me.

The Perfect Guru has given me t he gift of spirit ual life, and I cent er my consciousness
on t he Lord's Name.

The Merciful Lord Himself has mercifully given t his gift t o me; O Nanak, I t ake t o t he
Sanct uary of t he Guru. | | 2| |

Hearing t he Bani of t he Lord's Name, all my affairs were brought t o perfect ion and
embellished.

Wit h each and every hair, wit h each and every hair, as Gurmukh, I medit at e on t he
Lord.

I medit at e on t he Lord's Name, and become pure; He has no form or shape.

The Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, is permeat ing my heart deep wit hin, and all of
my desire and hunger has disappeared.

My mind and body are t ot ally adorned wit h peace and t ranquilit y; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, t he Lord has been revealed t o me.

The Lord Himself has shown His kind mercy t o Nanak; He has made me t he slave of
t he slaves of His slaves. | | 3| |

Those who forget t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, are foolish, unfort unat e, self-
willed manmukhs.

Wit hin, t hey are engrossed in emot ional at t achment ; each and every moment , Maya
clings t o t hem.

The filt h of Maya clings t o t hem, and t hey become unfort unat e fools - t hey do not love
t he Lord's Name.

The egot ist ical and proud perform all sort s of rit uals, but t hey shy away from t he
Lord's Name.

The pat h of Deat h is very arduous and painful; it is st ained wit h t he darkness of

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh medit at es on t he Naam, and finds t he gat e of salvat ion. | | 4| |

The Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, and t he Lord Guru, are known by t he Gurmukh.

One moment , t his mind is in t he heavens, and t he next , it is in t he net her regions; t he
Guru brings t he wandering mind back t o one-point edness.

When t he mind ret urns t o one-point edness, one t ot ally underst ands t he value of
salvat ion, and enj oys t he subt le essence of t he Lord's Name.

The Lord's Name preserves t he honor of His servant , as He preserved and
emancipat ed Prahlaad.

So repeat cont inually t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam; chant ing His Glorious
Virt ues, His limit cannot be found.

Nanak is drenched in happiness, hearing t he Name of t he Lord; he is merged in t he

Those beings, whose minds are filled t he Lord's Name, forsake all anxiet y.

They obt ain all wealt h, and all Dharmic fait h, and t he fruit s of t heir minds' desires.

They obt ain t he fruit s of t heir heart s' desires, medit at ing on t he Lord's Name, and
singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord's Name.

Evil-mindedness and dualit y depart , and t heir underst anding is enlight ened. They
at t ach t heir minds t o t he Name of t he Lord.

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Their lives and bodies become t ot ally blessed and fruit ful; t he Lord's Name illumines
t hem.

O Nanak, by cont inually vibrat ing upon t he Lord, day and night , t he Gurmukhs abide
in t he home of t he inner self. | | 6| |

Those who place t heir fait h in t he Lord's Name, do not at t ach t heir consciousness t o
anot her.

Even if t he ent ire eart h were t o be t ransformed int o gold, and given t o t hem, wit hout
t he Naam, t hey love not hing else.

The Lord's Name is pleasing t o t heir minds, and t hey obt ain supreme peace; when
t hey depart in t he end, it shall go wit h t hem as t heir support .

I have gat hered t he capit al, t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name; it does not sink, and does
not depart .

The Lord's Name is t he only t rue support in t his age; t he Messenger of Deat h does not
draw near it .

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs recognize t he Lord; in His Mercy, He unit es t hem wit h
Himself. | | 7| |

True, True is t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam; t he Gurmukh knows t he Lord.

The Lord's servant is t he one who commit s himself t o t he Guru's service, and
dedicat es his mind and body as an offering t o Him.

He dedicat es his mind and body t o Him, placing great fait h in Him; t he Guru lovingly
unit es His servant wit h Himself.

The Mast er of t he meek, t he Giver of souls, is obt ained t hrough t he Perfect Guru.

The Guru's Sikh, and t he Sikh's Guru, are one and t he same; bot h spread t he Guru's
Teachings.

The Mant ra of t he Lord's Name is enshrined wit hin t he heart , O Nanak, and we merge
wit h t he Lord so easily. | | 8| | 2| | 9| |


Aasaa, Chhant , Fourt h Mehl, Second House:

The Creat or Lord, Har, Har, is t he Dest royer of dist ress; t he Name of t he Lord is t he

One who lovingly serves t he Lord, obt ains t he supreme st at us. Service t o t he Lord,
Har, Har, is more exalt ed t han anyt hing.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord is t he most exalt ed occupat ion; chant ing t he Name of
t he Lord, one becomes immort al.

The pains of bot h birt h and deat h are eradicat ed, and one comes t o sleep in peaceful
ease.

O Lord, O Lord and Mast er, shower Your Mercy upon me; wit hin my mind, I chant t he
Name of t he Lord.

The Creat or Lord, Har, Har, is t he Dest royer of dist ress; t he Name of t he Lord is t he
Purifier of sinners. | | 1| |

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is t he most exalt ed in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga; chant
t he Lord's Name according t o t he Way of t he True Guru.

As Gurmukh, read of t he Lord; as Gurmukh, hear of t he Lord. Chant ing and list ening
t o t he Lord's Name, pain depart s.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, pains are removed. Through t he Name of
t he Lord, supreme peace is obt ained.

The spirit ual wisdom of t he True Guru illumines t he heart ; t his Light dispels t he
darkness of spirit ual ignorance.

They alone medit at e on t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, upon whose foreheads such
dest iny is writ t en.

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is t he most exalt ed in t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga; chant
t he Lord's Name according t o t he Way of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

One whose mind loves t he Lord, Har, Har, obt ains supreme peace. He reaps t he profit
of t he Lord's Name, t he st at e of Nirvaanaa.

He embraces love for t he Lord, and t he Lord's Name becomes his companion. His
doubt s, and his comings and goings are ended.
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His comings and goings, doubt s and fears come t o an end, and he sings t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

The sins and pains of count less incarnat ions are washed away, and he merges int o t he

Those who are blessed by such pre-ordained dest iny, medit at e on t he Lord, and t heir
lives become fruit ful and approved.

One whose mind loves t he Lord, Har, Har, obt ains supreme peace. He reaps t he profit
of t he Lord's Name, t he st at e of Nirvaanaa. | | 3| |

Celebrat ed are t hose people, unt o whom t he Lord seems sweet ; how exalt ed are
t hose people of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Lord's Name is t heir glorious great ness; t he Lord's Name is t heir companion and
helper. Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t hey enj oy t he sublime essence of
t he Lord.

They enj oy t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and remain t ot ally det ached. By great
good fort une, t hey obt ain t he sublime essence of t he Lord.

So very blessed and t ruly perfect are t hose, who t hrough Guru's I nst ruct ion medit at e

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy; his mind is rid of sorrow and
separat ion.

Celebrat ed are t hose people, unt o whom t he Lord seems sweet ; how exalt ed are
t hose people of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 4| | 3| | 10| |


I n t he Golden Age of Sat Yuga, everyone embodied cont ent ment and medit at ion;
religion st ood upon four feet .

Wit h mind and body, t hey sang of t he Lord, and at t ained supreme peace. I n t heir
heart s was t he spirit ual wisdom of t he Lord's Glorious Virt ues.

Their wealt h was t he spirit ual wisdom of t he Lord's Glorious Virt ues; t he Lord was
t heir success, and t o live as Gurmukh was t heir glory.

I nwardly and out wardly, t hey saw only t he One Lord God; for t hem t here was no
ot her second.

They cent ered t heir consciousness lovingly on t he Lord, Har, Har. The Lord's Name
was t heir companion, and in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey obt ained honor.

I n t he Golden Age of Sat Yuga, everyone embodied cont ent ment and medit at ion;
religion st ood upon four feet . | | 1| |

Then came t he Silver Age of Trayt a Yuga; men's minds were ruled by power, and t hey
pract iced celibacy and self-discipline.

The fourt h foot of religion dropped off, and t hree remained. Their heart s and minds
were inflamed wit h anger.

Their heart s and minds were filled wit h t he horribly poisonous essence of anger. The
kings fought t heir wars and obt ained only pain.

Their minds were afflict ed wit h t he illness of egot ism, and t heir self-conceit and
arrogance increased.

I f my Lord, Har, Har, shows His Mercy, my Lord and Mast er eradicat es t he poison by
t he Guru's Teachings and t he Lord's Name.

Then came t he Silver Age of Trayt a Yuga; men's minds were ruled by power, and t hey
pract iced celibacy and self-discipline. | | 2| |

The Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga came, and people wandered in doubt . The Lord
creat ed t he Gopis and Krishna.

The penit ent s pract iced penance, t hey offered sacred feast s and charit y, and
performed many rit uals and religious rit es.

They performed many rit uals and religious rit es; t wo legs of religion dropped away,
and only t wo legs remained.

So many heroes waged great wars; in t heir egos t hey were ruined, and t hey ruined
ot hers as well.

The Lord, Compassionat e t o t he poor, led t hem t o meet t he Holy Guru. Meet ing t he
True Guru, t heir filt h is washed away.

The Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga came, and t he people wandered in doubt . The Lord
creat ed t he Gopis and Krishna. | | 3| |
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The Lord ushered in t he Dark Age, t he I ron Age of Kali Yuga; t hree legs of religion
were lost , and only t he fourt h leg remained int act .
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Act ing in accordance wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he medicine of t he Lord's
Name is obt ained. Singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, divine peace is obt ained.

The season of singing t he Lord's Praise has arrived; t he Lord's Name is glorified, and
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, grows in t he field of t he body.

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, if one plant s any ot her seed t han t he Name, all profit
and capit al is lost .

Servant Nanak has found t he Perfect Guru, who has revealed t o him t he Naam wit hin
his heart and mind.

The Lord ushered in t he Dark Age, t he I ron Age of Kali Yuga; t hree legs of religion
were lost , and only t he fourt h leg remained int act . | | 4| | 4| | 11| |


One whose mind is pleased wit h t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, at t ains t he supreme
st at us; t he Lord seems so sweet t o her mind and body.

She obt ains t he sublime essence of t he Lord, Har, Har; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings,
she medit at es on t he Lord, and t he dest iny writ t en on her forehead is fulfilled.

By t hat high dest iny writ t en on her forehead, she chant s t he Name of t he Lord, her
Husband, and t hrough t he Name of t he Lord, she sings t he Lord's Glorious Praises.

The j ewel of immense love sparkles on her forehead, and she is adorned wit h t he

Her light blends wit h t he Supreme Light , and she obt ains God; meet ing t he True Guru,
her mind is sat isfied.

One whose mind is pleased wit h t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, at t ains t he supreme
st at us; t he Lord seems sweet t o her mind and body. | | 1| |

Those who sing t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, obt ain t he supreme st at us; t hey are
t he most exalt ed and acclaimed people.

I bow at t heir feet ; each and every moment , I wash t he feet of t hose, unt o whom t he
Lord seems sweet .

The Lord seems sweet t o t hem, and t hey obt ain t he supreme st at us; t heir faces are
radiant and beaut iful wit h good fort une.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, t hey sing t he Lord's Name, and wear t he garland of t he
Lord's Name around t heir necks; t hey keep t he Lord's Name in t heir t hroat s.

They look upon all wit h equalit y, and recognize t he Supreme Soul, t he Lord, pervading
among all.

Those who sing t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, obt ain t he supreme st at us; t hey are
t he most exalt ed and acclaimed people. | | 2| |

One whose mind is pleased wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, savors t he
sublime essence of t he Lord; in t he Sangat , is t his essence of t he Lord.

He medit at es in adorat ion upon t he Lord, Har, Har, and t hrough t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad, he blossoms fort h. He plant s no ot her seed.

There is no Nect ar, ot her t han t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar. One who drinks it in,
knows t he way.

Hail, hail t o t he Perfect Guru; t hrough Him, God is found. Joining t he Sangat , t he
Naam is underst ood.

I serve t he Naam, and I medit at e on t he Naam. Wit hout t he Naam, t here is no ot her
at all.

One whose mind is pleased wit h t he Sat Sangat , savors t he sublime essence of t he
Lord; in t he Sangat , is t his essence of t he Lord. | | 3| |

O Lord God, shower Your Mercy upon me; I am j ust a st one. Please, carry me across,
and lift me up wit h ease, t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.
!
I am st uck in t he swamp of emot ional at t achment , and I am sinking. O Lord God,
please, t ake me by t he arm.
!
God t ook me by t he arm, and I obt ained t he highest underst anding; as His slave, I
grasped t he Guru's feet .
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I chant and medit at e in adorat ion upon t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, according t o
t he good dest iny writ t en upon my forehead.

The Lord has showered His Mercy upon servant Nanak, and t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har, seems so sweet t o his mind.

O Lord God, shower Your Mercy upon me; I am j ust a st one. Please, carry me across,
and lift me up wit h ease, t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 4| | 5| | 12| |


One who chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har in his mind - t he Lord is
pleasing t o his mind. I n t he mind of t he devot ees t here is a great yearning for t he
Lord.

Those humble beings who remain dead while yet alive, drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar;
t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, t heir minds embrace love for t he Lord.

Their minds love t he Lord, Har, Har, and t he Guru is Merciful t o t hem. They are Jivan
Mukt a - liberat ed while yet alive, and t hey are at peace.

Their birt h and deat h, t hrough t he Name of t he Lord, are illust rious, and in t heir
heart s and minds, t he Lord, Har, Har, abides.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, abides in t heir minds, and t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, t hey savor t he Lord, Har, Har; t hey drink in t he sublime essence of t he
Lord wit h abandon.

One who chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in his mind - t he Lord is
pleasing t o his mind. I n t he mind of t he devot ees t here is such a great yearning for
t he Lord. | | 1| |

The people of t he world do not like deat h; t hey t ry t o hide from it . They are afraid
t hat t he Messenger of Deat h may cat ch t hem and t ake t hem away.

I nwardly and out wardly, t he Lord God is t he One and Only; t his soul cannot be
concealed from Him.

How can one keep one's soul, when t he Lord wishes t o have it ? All t hings belong t o
Him, and He shall t ake t hem away.

The self-willed manmukhs wander around in pat het ic lament at ion, t rying all medicines
and remedies.

God, t he Mast er, unt o whom all t hings belong, shall t ake t hem away; t he Lord's
servant is redeemed by living t he Word of t he Shabad.

The people of t he world do not like deat h; t hey t ry t o hide from it . They are afraid
t hat t he Messenger of Deat h may cat ch t hem and t ake t hem away. | | 2| |

Deat h is pre-ordained; t he Gurmukhs look beaut eous, and t he humble beings are
saved, medit at ing on t he Lord, Har, Har.

Through t he Lord t hey obt ain honor, and t hrough t he Lord's Name, glorious great ness.
I n t he Court of t he Lord, t hey are robed in honor.

Robed in honor in t he Court of t he Lord, in t he perfect ion of t he Lord's Name, t hey
obt ain peace t hrough t he Lord's Name.

The pains of bot h birt h and deat h are eliminat ed, and t hey merge int o t he Name of
t he Lord.

The Lord's servant s meet wit h God and merge int o Oneness. The Lord's servant and
God are one and t he same.

Deat h is pre-ordained; t he Gurmukhs look beaut eous, and t he humble beings are
saved, medit at ing on t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

The people of t he world are born, only t o perish, and perish, and perish again. Only by
at t aching oneself t o t he Lord as Gurmukh, does one become permanent .

The Guru implant s His Mant ra wit hin t he heart , and one savors t he sublime essence of
t he Lord; t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord t rickles int o his mout h.

Obt aining t he Ambrosial Essence of t he Lord, t he dead are rest ored t o life, and do not
die again.

Through t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, one obt ains t he immort al st at us, and merges
int o t he Lord's Name.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he only Support and Anchor of servant Nanak;
wit hout t he Naam, t here is not hing else at all.

The people of t he world are born, only t o perish, and perish, and perish again. Only by
at t aching oneself t o t he Lord as Gurmukh, does one become permanent . | | 4| | 6| | 13| |
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Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl, Chhant :

My Lord of t he Universe is great , unapproachable, unfat homable, primal, immaculat e
and formless.

His condit ion cannot be described; His Glorious Great ness is immeasurable. My Lord of
t he Universe is invisible and infinit e.

The Lord of t he Universe is invisible, infinit e and unlimit ed. He Himself knows Himself.

What should t hese poor creat ures say? How can t hey speak of and describe You?

That Gurmukh who is blessed by Your Glance of Grace cont emplat es You.

My Lord of t he Universe is great , unapproachable, unfat homable, primal, immaculat e
and formless. | | 1| |

You, O Lord, O Primal Being, are t he Limit less Creat or; Your limit s cannot be found.

You are pervading and permeat ing each and every heart , everywhere, You are
cont ained in all.

Wit hin t he heart is t he Transcendent , Supreme Lord God, whose limit s cannot be
found.

He has no form or shape; He is unseen and unknown. The Gurmukh sees t he unseen
Lord.

He remains in cont inual ecst asy, day and night , and is spont aneously absorbed int o
t he Naam.

You, O Lord, O Primal Being, are t he Limit less Creat or; Your limit s cannot be found.
| | 2| |

You are t he True, Transcendent Lord, forever imperishable. The Lord, Har, Har, is t he
t reasure of virt ue.

The Lord God, Har, Har, is t he One and only; t here is no ot her at all. You Yourself are
t he all-knowing Lord.

You are t he all-knowing Lord, t he most exalt ed and auspicious; t here is no ot her as
great as You.

The Word of Your Shabad is pervading in all; what ever You do, comes t o pass.

The One Lord God is permeat ing all; t he Gurmukh comes t o underst and t he Lord's
Name.

You are t he True, Transcendent Lord, forever imperishable. The Lord, Har, Har, is t he
t reasure of virt ue. | | 3| |

You are t he Creat or of all, and all great ness is Yours. As it pleases Your Will, so do we
act .

As it pleases Your Will, so do we act . All are merged int o Your Shabad.
!
When it pleases Your Will, we obt ain great ness t hrough Your Shabad.

The Gurmukh obt ains wisdom, and eliminat es his self-conceit , and remains absorbed
in t he Shabad.

The Gurmukh obt ains Your incomprehensible Shabad; O Nanak, he remains merged in
t he Naam.

You are t he Creat or of all, and all great ness is Yours. As it pleases Your Will, so do we
act . | | 4| | 7| | 14| |


Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl, Chhant , Fourt h House:

My eyes are wet wit h t he Nect ar of t he Lord, and my mind is imbued wit h His Love, O
Lord King.

The Lord applied His t ouch-st one t o my mind, and found it one hundred per cent gold.

As Gurmukh, I am dyed in t he deep red of t he poppy, and my mind and body are
drenched wit h His Love.
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Servant Nanak is drenched wit h His Fragrance; blessed, blessed is his ent ire life. | | 1| |

The Bani of t he Lord's Love is t he point ed arrow, which has pierced my mind, O Lord
King.

Only t hose who feel t he pain of t his love, know how t o endure it .

Those who die, and remain dead while yet alive, are said t o be Jivan Mukt a, liberat ed
while yet alive.

O Lord, unit e servant Nanak wit h t he True Guru, t hat he may cross over t he t errifying

I am foolish and ignorant , but I have t aken t o His Sanct uary; may I merge in t he Love
of t he Lord of t he Universe, O Lord King.

Through t he Perfect Guru, I have obt ained t he Lord, and I beg for t he one blessing of
devot ion t o t he Lord.

My mind and body blossom fort h t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad; I medit at e on t he
Lord of infinit e waves.

Meet ing wit h t he humble Saint s, Nanak finds t he Lord, in t he Sat Sangat , t he True

O Merciful t o t he meek, hear my prayer, O Lord God; You are my Mast er, O Lord King.

I beg for t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har; please, place it in my mout h.

I t is t he Lord's nat ural way t o love His devot ees; O Lord, please preserve my honor!

Servant Nanak has ent ered His Sanct uary, and has been saved by t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 4| | 8| | 15| |


As Gurmukh, I searched and searched, and found t he Lord, my Friend, my Sovereign
Lord King.

Wit hin t he walled fort ress of my golden body, t he Lord, Har, Har, is revealed.

The Lord, Har, Har, is a j ewel, a diamond; my mind and body are pierced t hrough.

By t he great good fort une of pre-ordained dest iny, I have found t he Lord. Nanak is
permeat ed wit h His sublime essence. | | 1| |

I st and by t he roadside, and ask t he way; I am j ust a yout hful bride of t he Lord King.

The Guru has caused me t o remember t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; I follow t he
Pat h t o Him.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he Support of my mind and body; I have burnt
away t he poison of ego.

O True Guru, unit e me wit h t he Lord, unit e me wit h t he Lord, adorned wit h garlands
of flowers. | | 2| |

O my Love, come and meet me as Gurmukh; I have been separat ed from You for so
long, Lord King.

My mind and body are sad; my eyes are wet wit h t he Lord's sublime essence.

Show me my Lord God, my Love, O Guru; meet ing t he Lord, my mind is pleased.

I am j ust a fool, O Nanak, but t he Lord has appoint ed me t o perform His service. | | 3| |

The Guru's body is drenched wit h Ambrosial Nect ar; He sprinkles it upon me, O Lord
King.

Those whose minds are pleased wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, drink in t he
Ambrosial Nect ar again and again.

As t he Guru is pleased, t he Lord is obt ained, and you shall not be pushed around any
more.

The Lord's humble servant becomes t he Lord, Har, Har; O Nanak, t he Lord and His
servant are one and t he same. | | 4| | 9| | 16| |


The t reasure of Ambrosial Nect ar, t he Lord's devot ional service, is found t hrough t he
Guru, t he True Guru, O Lord King.

The Guru, t he True Guru, is t he True Banker, who gives t o His Sikh t he capit al of t he
Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t he t rader and t he t rade; how wonderful is t he Banker, t he Guru!

O servant Nanak, t hey alone obt ain t he Guru, who have such pre-ordained dest iny
writ t en upon t heir foreheads. | | 1| |

You are my True Banker, O Lord; t he whole world is Your t rader, O Lord King.
!
You fashioned all vessels, O Lord, and t hat which dwells wit hin is also Yours.
!
What ever You place in t hat vessel, t hat alone comes out again. What can t he poor
creat ures do?
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The Lord has given t he t reasure of His devot ional worship t o servant Nanak. | | 2| |

What Glorious Virt ues of Yours can I describe, O Lord and Mast er? You are t he most
infinit e of t he infinit e, O Lord King.

I praise t he Lord's Name, day and night ; t his alone is my hope and support .

I am a fool, and I know not hing. How can I find Your limit s?

Servant Nanak is t he slave of t he Lord, t he wat er-carrier of t he slaves of t he Lord.
| | 3| |

As it pleases You, You save me; I have come seeking Your Sanct uary, O God, O Lord
King.

I am wandering around, ruining myself day and night ; O Lord, please save my honor!

I am j ust a child; You, O Guru, are my fat her. Please give me underst anding and
inst ruct ion.
!
Servant Nanak is known as t he Lord's slave; O Lord, please preserve his honor!
| | 4| | 10| | 17| |


Those who have t he blessed pre-ordained dest iny of t he Lord writ t en on t heir
foreheads, meet t he True Guru, t he Lord King.

The Guru removes t he darkness of ignorance, and spirit ual wisdom illuminat es t heir
heart s.

They find t he wealt h of t he j ewel of t he Lord, and t hen, t hey do not wander any
longer.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and in medit at ion, he
meet s t he Lord. | | 1| |

Those who have not kept t he Lord's Name in t heir consciousness - why did t hey
bot her t o come int o t he world, O Lord King?

I t is so difficult t o obt ain t his human incarnat ion, and wit hout t he Naam, it is all fut ile
and useless.

Now, in t his most fort unat e season, he does not plant t he seed of t he Lord's Name;
what will t he hungry soul eat , in t he world hereaft er?

The self-willed manmukhs are born again and again. O Nanak, such is t he Lord's Will.
| | 2| |

You, O Lord, belong t o all, and all belong t o You. You creat ed all, O Lord King.

Not hing is in anyone's hands; all walk as You cause t hem t o walk.

They alone are unit ed wit h You, O Beloved, whom You cause t o be so unit ed; t hey
alone are pleasing t o Your Mind.

Servant Nanak has met t he True Guru, and t hrough t he Lord's Name, he has been
carried across. | | 3| |

Some sing of t he Lord, t hrough musical Ragas and t he sound current of t he Naad,
t hrough t he Vedas, and in so many ways. But t he Lord, Har, Har, is not pleased by
t hese, O Lord King.

Those who are filled wit h fraud and corrupt ion wit hin - what good does it do for t hem
t o cry out ?

The Creat or Lord knows everyt hing, alt hough t hey may t ry t o hide t heir sins and t he
causes of t heir diseases.

O Nanak, t hose Gurmukhs whose heart s are pure, obt ain t he Lord, Har, Har, by
devot ional worship. | | 4| | 11| | 18| |


Those whose heart s are filled wit h t he love of t he Lord, Har, Har, are t he wisest and
most clever people, O Lord King.

Even if t hey misspeak out wardly, t hey are st ill very pleasing t o t he Lord.

The Lord's Saint s have no ot her place. The Lord is t he honor of t he dishonored.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he Royal Court for servant Nanak; t he Lord's
power is his only power. | | 1| |

Wherever my True Guru goes and sit s, t hat place is beaut iful, O Lord King.
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The Guru's Sikhs seek out t hat place; t hey t ake t he dust and apply it t o t heir faces.

The works of t he Guru's Sikhs, who medit at e on t he Lord's Name, are approved.

Those who worship t he True Guru, O Nanak - t he Lord causes t hem t o be worshipped
in t urn. | | 2| |

The Guru's Sikh keeps t he Love of t he Lord, and t he Name of t he Lord, in his mind. He
loves You, O Lord, O Lord King.
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He serves t he Perfect True Guru, and his hunger and self-conceit are eliminat ed.

The hunger of t he Gursikh is t ot ally eliminat ed; indeed, many ot hers are sat isfied
t hrough t hem.

Servant Nanak has plant ed t he Seed of t he Lord's Goodness; t his Goodness of t he
Lord shall never be exhaust ed. | | 3| |

The minds of t he Gursikhs rej oice, because t hey have seen my True Guru, O Lord
King.

I f someone recit es t o t hem t he st ory of t he Lord's Name, it seems so sweet t o t he
mind of t hose Gursikhs.

The Gursikhs are robed in honor in t he Court of t he Lord; my True Guru is very
pleased wit h t hem.

Servant Nanak has become t he Lord, Har, Har; t he Lord, Har, Har, abides wit hin his
mind. | | 4| | 12| | 19| |


Those who meet my Perfect True Guru - He implant s wit hin t hem t he Name of t he
Lord, t he Lord King.

Those who medit at e on t he Lord's Name have all of t heir desire and hunger removed.

Those who medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har - t he Messenger of Deat h
cannot even approach t hem.

O Lord, shower Your Mercy upon servant Nanak, t hat he may ever chant t he Name of
t he Lord; t hrough t he Name of t he Lord, he is saved. | | 1| |

Those who, as Gurmukh, medit at e on t he Naam, meet no obst acles in t heir pat h, O
Lord King.

Those who are pleasing t o t he almight y True Guru are worshipped by everyone.

Those who serve t heir Beloved True Guru obt ain et ernal peace.

Those who meet t he True Guru, O Nanak - t he Lord Himself meet s t hem. | | 2| |

Those Gurmukhs, who are filled wit h His Love, have t he Lord as t heir Saving Grace, O
Lord King.

How can anyone slander t hem? The Lord's Name is dear t o t hem.

Those whose minds are in harmony wit h t he Lord - all t heir enemies at t ack t hem in
vain.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he Lord Prot ect or.
| | 3| |

I n each and every age, He creat es His devot ees and preserves t heir honor, O Lord
King.

The Lord killed t he wicked Harnaakhash, and saved Prahlaad.

He t urned his back on t he egot ist s and slanderers, and showed His Face t o Naam
Dayv.

Servant Nanak has so served t he Lord, t hat He will deliver him in t he end.
| | 4| | 13| | 20| |

Aasaa, Fourt h Mehl, Chhant , Fift h House:


O my dear beloved st ranger mind, please come home!

Meet wit h t he Lord-Guru, O my dear beloved, and He will dwell in t he home of your
self.

Revel in His Love, O my dear beloved, as t he Lord best ows His Mercy.

As Guru Nanak is pleased, O my dear beloved, we are unit ed wit h t he Lord. | | 1| |

I have not t ast ed divine love, O my dear beloved, wit hin my heart .

The mind's desires are not quenched, O my dear beloved, but I st ill hold out hope.

Yout h is passing away, O my dear beloved, and deat h is st ealing away t he breat h of
life.

The virt uous bride realizes t he good fort une of her dest iny, O my dear beloved; O
Nanak, she enshrines t he Lord wit hin her heart . | | 2| |
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My eyes are drenched wit h t he Love of my Husband Lord, O my dear beloved, like t he
song-bird wit h t he rain drop.

My mind is cooled and soot hed, O my dear beloved, by drinking in t he rain drops of
t he Lord.

Separat ion from my Lord keeps my body awake, O my dear beloved; I cannot sleep at
all.

Nanak has found t he Lord, t he True Friend, O my dear beloved, by loving t he Guru.
| | 3| |

I n t he mont h of Chayt , O my dear beloved, t he pleasant season of spring begins.

But wit hout my Husband Lord, O my dear beloved, my court yard is filled wit h dust .

But my sad mind is st ill hopeful, O my dear beloved; my eyes are bot h fixed upon
Him.

Beholding t he Guru, Nanak is filled wit h wondrous j oy, like a child, gazing upon his
mot her. | | 4| |

The True Guru has preached t he sermon of t he Lord, O my dear beloved.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru, O my dear beloved, who has unit ed me wit h t he Lord.

The Lord has fulfilled all my hopes, O my dear beloved; I have obt ained t he fruit s of
my heart 's desires.

When t he Lord is pleased, O my dear beloved, servant Nanak is absorbed int o t he
Naam. | | 5| |

Wit hout t he Beloved Lord, t here is no play of love.

How can I find t he Guru? Grasping hold of Him, I behold my Beloved.

O Lord, O Great Giver, let me meet t he Guru; as Gurmukh, may I merge wit h You.

Nanak has found t he Guru, O my dear beloved; such was t he dest iny inscribed upon
his forehead. | | 6| | 14| | 21| |


Raag Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , First House:

Joy - great j oy! I have seen t he Lord God!

Tast ed - I have t ast ed t he sweet essence of t he Lord.

The sweet essence of t he Lord has rained down in my mind; by t he pleasure of t he
True Guru, I have at t ained peaceful ease.

I have come t o dwell in t he home of my own self, and I sing t he songs of j oy; t he five
villains have fled.

I am soot hed and sat isfied wit h t he Ambrosial Bani of His Word; t he friendly Saint is
my advocat e.

Says Nanak, my mind is in harmony wit h t he Lord; I have seen God wit h my eyes.
| | 1| |

Adorned - adorned are my beaut eous gat es, O Lord.

Guest s - my guest s are t he Beloved Saint s, O Lord.

The Beloved Saint s have resolved my affairs; I humbly bowed t o t hem, and commit t ed
myself t o t heir service.

He Himself is t he groom's part y, and He Himself t he bride's part y; He Himself is t he
Lord and Mast er; He Himself is t he Divine Lord.

He Himself resolves His own affairs; He Himself sust ains t he Universe.

Says Nanak, my Bridegroom is sit t ing in my home; t he gat es of my body are
beaut ifully adorned. | | 2| |

The nine t reasures - t he nine t reasures come int o my home, Lord.

Everyt hing - I obt ain everyt hing, medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Lord of t he Universe becomes t he one's et ernal
companion, and he dwells in peaceful ease.

His calculat ions are ended, his wanderings cease, and his mind is no longer afflict ed
wit h anxiet y.

When t he Lord of t he Universe reveals Himself, and t he unst ruck melody of t he sound
current vibrat es, t he drama of wondrous splendor is enact ed.

Says Nanak, when my Husband Lord is wit h me, I obt ain t he nine t reasures. | | 3| |

Over-j oyed - over-j oyed are all my brot hers and friends.
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Meet ing t he Guru, I have won t he most arduous bat t le in t he arena of life.

Meet ing t he Guru, I am vict orious; praising t he Lord, Har, Har, t he walls of t he
fort ress of doubt have been dest royed.

I have obt ained t he wealt h of so many t reasures; t he Lord Himself has st ood by my
side.

He is t he man of spirit ual wisdom, and he is t he leader, whom God has made His own.
!
Says Nanak, when t he Lord and Mast er is on my side, t hen my brot hers and friends
rej oice. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

I nexpressible is t he sermon of t he inexpressible Lord; it cannot be known at all.

The demi-gods, mort al beings, angels and silent sages express it in t heir peaceful
poise.

I n t heir poise, t hey recit e t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Lord's Word; t hey embrace love
for t he Lord's Lot us Feet .

Medit at ing on t he One incomprehensible and immaculat e Lord, t hey obt ain t he fruit s
of t heir heart 's desires.

Renouncing self-conceit , emot ional at t achment , corrupt ion and dualit y, t heir light
merges int o t he Light .

Prays Nanak, by Guru's Grace, one enj oys t he Lord's Love forever. | | 1| |

The Lord's Saint s - t he Lord's Saint s are my friends, my best friends and helpers.

By great good fort une, by great good fort une, I have obt ained t he Sat Sangat , t he
True Congregat ion.

By great good fort une, I obt ained it , and I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord; my pains and sufferings have been t aken away.

I have grasped t he Guru's Feet , and my doubt s and fears are gone. He Himself has
erased my self-conceit .

Grant ing His Grace, God has unit ed me wit h Himself; no longer do I suffer t he pains of
separat ion, and I shall not have t o go anywhere.

Prays Nanak, I am forever Your slave, Lord; I seek Your Sanct uary. | | 2| |

The Lord's Gat e - at t he Lord's Gat e, Your beloved devot ees look beaut iful.

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice, again and again a sacrifice t o t hem.

I am forever a sacrifice, and I humbly bow t o t hem; meet ing t hem, I know God.

The Perfect and All-powerful Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, is cont ained in each and
every heart , everywhere.

Meet ing t he Perfect Guru, we medit at e on t he Naam, and do not lose t his life in t he
gamble.

Prays Nanak, I seek Your Sanct uary; please, shower Your Mercy upon me, and prot ect
me. | | 3| |

I nnumerable - innumerable are Your Glorious Virt ues; how many of t hem can I sing?

The dust of Your feet , of Your feet , I have obt ained, by great good fort une.

Bat hing in t he Lord's dust , my filt h has been washed away, and t he pains of birt h and
deat h have depart ed.

I nwardly and out wardly, t he Transcendent Lord God is ever-present , always wit h us.

Suffering depart s, and t here is peace; singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, one is
not consigned t o reincarnat ion again.

Prays Nanak, in t he Guru's Sanct uary, one swims across, and is pleasing t o God.
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Aasaa, Chhant , Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House:


My mind is pierced by t he Lord's Lot us Feet ; He alone is sweet t o my mind, t he Lord
King.

Joining t he Societ y of t he Saint s, I medit at e on t he Lord in adorat ion; I behold t he
Lord King in each and every heart .
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I behold t he Lord in each and every heart , and t he Ambrosial Nect ar rains down upon
me; t he pains of birt h and deat h are gone.

Singing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he t reasure of virt ue, all my pains are erased, and t he
knot of ego has been unt ied.
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My Beloved shall not leave me t o go anywhere - t his is His nat ural way; my mind is
imbued wit h t he last ing color of t he Lord's Love.

The Lot us Feet of t he Lord have pierced Nanak's mind, and now, not hing else seems
sweet t o him. | | 1| |

Just like t he fish which revels in wat er, I am int oxicat ed wit h t he sublime essence of
t he Lord, my Lord King.

The Perfect Guru has inst ruct ed me, and blessed me wit h salvat ion in my life; I love
t he Lord, my King.

The Lord Mast er, t he Searcher of heart s, blesses me wit h salvat ion in my life; He
Himself at t aches me t o His Love.

The Lord is t he t reasure of j ewels, t he perfect manifest at ion; He shall not forsake us
t o go anywhere else.

God, t he Lord Mast er, is so accomplished, beaut eous, and all-knowing; His gift s are
never exhaust ed.

As t he fish is enrapt ured by t he wat er, so is Nanak int oxicat ed by t he Lord. | | 2| |

As t he song-bird yearns for t he rain-drop, t he Lord, t he Lord my King, is t he Support
of my breat h of life.

My Lord King is more beloved t han all wealt h, t reasure, children, siblings and friends.

The absolut e Lord, t he Primal Being, is more beloved t han all; His condit ion cannot be
known.

I shall never forget t he Lord, for an inst ant , for a single breat h; t hrough t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad, I enj oy His Love.

The Primal Lord God is t he Life of t he Universe; His Saint s drink in t he Lord's sublime
essence. Medit at ing on Him, doubt s, at t achment s and pains are shaken off.

As t he song-bird yearns for t he rain-drop, so does Nanak love t he Lord. | | 3| |

Meet ing t he Lord, my Lord King, my desires are fulfilled.

The walls of doubt have been t orn down, meet ing t he Brave Guru, O Lord King.

The Perfect Guru is obt ained by perfect pre-ordained dest iny; God is t he Giver of all
t reasures - He is merciful t o t he meek.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, is God, t he most beaut iful Guru, t he
Sust ainer of t he World.

The dust of t he feet of t he Holy purifies sinners, and brings great j oy, bliss and
ecst asy.
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The Lord, t he I nfinit e Lord, has met wit h Nanak, and his desires are fulfilled.
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Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , Sixt h House:


Shalok:

Those beings, unt o whom t he Lord God shows His Mercy, medit at e on t he Lord, Har,
Har.

O Nanak, t hey embrace love for t he Lord, meet ing t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Just like wat er, which loves milk so much t hat it will not let it burn - O my mind, so
love t he Lord.

The bumble bee becomes ent iced by t he lot us, int oxicat ed by it s fragrance, and does
not leave it , even for a moment .

Do not let up your love for t he Lord, even for an inst ant ; dedicat e all your decorat ions
and pleasures t o Him.

Where painful cries are heard, and t he Way of Deat h is shown, t here, in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall not be afraid.

Sing t he Kirt an, t he Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, and all sins and sorrows shall
depart .

Says Nanak, chant t he Hymns of t he Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe, O mind, and
enshrine love for t he Lord; love t he Lord t his way in your mind. | | 1| |

As t he fish loves t he wat er, and is not cont ent even for an inst ant out side it , O my
mind, love t he Lord in t his way.
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Like t he song-bird, t hirst ing for t he rain-drops, chirping each and every moment t o t he
beaut iful rain clouds.

So love t he Lord, and give t o Him t his mind of yours; t ot ally focus your consciousness
on t he Lord.

Do not t ake pride in yourself, but seek t he Sanct uary of t he Lord, and make yourself a
sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

When t he Guru is t ot ally pleased, t he separat ed soul-bride is re-unit ed wit h her
Husband Lord; she sends t he message of her t rue love.

Says Nanak, chant t he Hymns of t he I nfinit e Lord Mast er; O my mind, love Him and
enshrine such love for Him. | | 2| |

The chakvi bird is in love wit h t he sun, and t hinks of it const ant ly; her great est longing
is t o behold t he dawn.

The cuckoo is in love wit h t he mango t ree, and sings so sweet ly. O my mind, love t he
Lord in t his way.

Love t he Lord, and do not t ake pride in yourself; everyone is a guest for a single
night .

Now, why are you ent angled in pleasures, and engrossed in emot ional at t achment ?
Naked we come, and naked we go.

Seek t he et ernal Sanct uary of t he Holy and fall at t heir feet , and t he at t achment s
which you feel shall depart .

Says Nanak, chant t he Hymns of t he Merciful Lord God, and enshrine love for t he
Lord, O my mind; ot herwise, how will you come t o behold t he dawn? | | 3| |

Like t he deer in t he night , who hears t he sound of t he bell and gives his heart - O my
mind, love t he Lord in t his way.

Like t he wife, who is bound by love t o her husband, and serves her beloved - like t his,
give your heart t o t he Beloved Lord.

Give your heart t o your Beloved Lord, and enj oy His bed, and enj oy all pleasure and
bliss.

I have obt ained my Husband Lord, and I am dyed in t he deep crimson color of His
Love; aft er such a long t ime, I have met my Friend.

When t he Guru became my advocat e, t hen I saw t he Lord wit h my eyes. No one else
looks like my Beloved Husband Lord.

Says Nanak, chant t he Hymns of t he merciful and fascinat ing Lord, O mind. Grasp t he
lot us feet of t he Lord, and enshrine such love for Him in your mind. | | 4| | 1| | 4| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl| |

Shalok:

From forest t o forest , I wandered searching; I am so t ired of t aking bat hs at sacred

O Nanak, when I met t he Holy Saint , I found t he Lord wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Count less silent sages and innumerable ascet ics seek Him;

millions of Brahmas medit at e and adore Him; t he spirit ual t eachers medit at e and
chant His Name.

Through chant ing, deep medit at ion, st rict and aust ere self-discipline, religious rit uals,
sincere worship, endless purificat ions and humble salut at ions,

wandering all over t he eart h and bat hing at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, people seek
t o meet t he Pure Lord.

Mort als, forest s, blades of grass, animals and birds all medit at e on You.

The Merciful Beloved Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe is found; O Nanak, j oining t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, salvat ion is at t ained. | | 1| |

Millions of incarnat ions of Vishnu and Shiva, wit h mat t ed hair

yearn for You, O Merciful Lord; t heir minds and bodies are filled wit h infinit e longing.

The Lord Mast er, t he Lord of t he Universe, is infinit e and unapproachable; God is t he
all-pervading Lord of all.

The angels, t he Siddhas, t he beings of spirit ual perfect ion, t he heavenly heralds and
celest ial singers medit at e on You. The Yakhsha demons, t he guards of t he divine
t reasures, and t he Kinnars, t he dancers of t he god of wealt h chant Your Glorious
Praises.

Millions of I ndras and count less gods and super-human beings medit at e on t he Lord
Mast er and celebrat e His Praises.

The Merciful Lord is t he Mast er of t he mast erless, O Nanak; j oining t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy, one is saved. | | 2| |

Millions of gods and goddesses of wealt h serve Him in so many ways.
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The invisible and visible beings worship Him in adorat ion, along wit h wind and wat er,
day and night .

The st ars, t he moon and t he sun medit at e on Him; t he eart h and t he sky sing t o Him.

All t he sources of creat ion, and all languages medit at e on Him, forever and ever.

The Simrit ees, t he Puraanas, t he four Vedas and t he six Shaast ras medit at e on Him.

He is t he Purifier of sinners, t he Lover of His Saint s; O Nanak, He is met in t he Societ y

As much as God has revealed t o us, t hat much we can speak wit h our t ongues.

Those unknown ones who serve You cannot be count ed.

I mperishable, incalculable, and unfat homable is t he Lord and Mast er; He is
everywhere, inside and out .

We are all beggars, He is t he One and only Giver; He is not far away, but is wit h us,
ever-present .

He is in t he power of His devot ees; t hose whose souls are unit ed wit h Him - how can
t heir praises be sung?

May Nanak receive t his gift and honor, of placing his head on t he feet of t he Holy
Saint s. | | 4| | 2| | 5| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl,

Shalok:

Make t he effort , O very fort unat e ones, and medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord King.

O Nanak, remembering Him in medit at ion, you shall obt ain t ot al peace, and your pains
and t roubles and doubt s shall depart . | | 1| |

Chhant :

Chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe; don't be lazy.

Meet ing wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall not have t o go t o
t he Cit y of Deat h.

Pain, t rouble and fear will not afflict you; medit at ing on t he Naam, a last ing peace is
found.

Wit h each and every breat h, worship t he Lord in adorat ion; medit at e on t he Lord God
in your mind and wit h your mout h.

O kind and compassionat e Lord, O t reasure of sublime essence, t reasure of
excellence, please link me t o Your service.

Prays Nanak: may I medit at e on t he Lord's lot us feet , and not be lazy in chant ing t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| |

The Purifier of sinners is t he Naam, t he Pure Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord.

The darkness of doubt is removed by t he healing oint ment of t he Guru's spirit ual
wisdom.

By t he healing oint ment of t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom, one meet s t he I mmaculat e
Lord God, who is t ot ally pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky.

I f He dwells wit hin t he heart , for even an inst ant , sorrows are forgot t en.

The wisdom of t he all-powerful Lord and Mast er is incomprehensible; He is t he
Dest royer of t he fears of all.

Prays Nanak, I medit at e on t he Lord's lot us feet . The Purifier of sinners is t he Naam,
t he Pure Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord. | | 2| |

I have grasped t he prot ect ion of t he merciful Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he Universe, t he
t reasure of grace.

I t ake t he support of Your lot us feet , and in t he prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary, I at t ain
perfect ion.

The Lord's lot us feet are t he cause of causes; t he Lord Mast er saves even t he sinners.

So many are saved; t hey cross over t he t errifying world-ocean, cont emplat ing t he

I n t he beginning and in t he end, count less are t hose who seek t he Lord. I have heard
t hat t he Societ y of t he Saint s is t he way t o salvat ion.

Prays Nanak, I medit at e on t he Lord's lot us feet , and grasp t he prot ect ion of t he Lord
of t he Universe, t he merciful, t he ocean of kindness. | | 3| |

The Lord is t he Lover of His devot ees; t his is His nat ural way.

Wherever t he Saint s worship t he Lord in adorat ion, t here He is revealed.

God blends Himself wit h His devot ees in His nat ural way, and resolves t heir affairs.

I n t he ecst asy of t he Lord's Praises, t hey obt ain supreme j oy, and forget all t heir
sorrows.
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The brilliant flash of t he One Lord is revealed t o t hem - t hey behold Him in t he t en
direct ions.

Prays Nanak, I medit at e on t he Lord's lot us feet ; t he Lord is t he Lover of His
devot ees; t his is His nat ural way. | | 4| | 3| | 6| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Husband Lord of t he Saint s is et ernal; He does not die or go away.

She, whose home is blessed by her Husband Lord, enj oys Him forever.

God is et ernal and immort al, forever young and immaculat ely pure.

He is not far away, He is ever-present ; t he Lord and Mast er fills t he t en direct ions,
forever and ever.

He is t he Lord of souls, t he source of salvat ion and wisdom. The Love of my Dear
Beloved is pleasing t o me.

Nanak speaks what t he Guru's Teachings have led him t o know. The Husband Lord of
t he Saint s is et ernal; He does not die or go away. | | 1| |

One who has t he Lord as her Husband enj oys great bliss.

That soul-bride is happy, and her glory is perfect .

She obt ains honor, great ness and happiness, singing t he Praise of t he Lord. God, t he
Great Being, is always wit h her.

She at t ains t ot al perfect ion and t he nine t reasures; her home lacks not hing. -
everyt hing is t here.

Her speech is so sweet ; she obeys her Beloved Lord; her marriage is permanent and
everlast ing.

Nanak chant s what he knows t hrough t he Guru's Teachings: One who has t he Lord as
her Husband enj oys great bliss. | | 2| |

Come, O my companions, let us dedicat e ourselves t o serving t he Saint s.

Let us grind t heir corn, wash t heir feet and so renounce our self-conceit .

Let us shed our egos, and our t roubles shall be removed; let us not display ourselves.

Let us t ake t o His Sanct uary and obey Him, and be happy wit h what ever He does.

Let us become t he slaves of His slaves, and shed our sadness, and wit h our palms
pressed t oget her, remain wakeful day and night .

Nanak chant s what he knows t hrough t he Guru's Teachings; come, O my companions,
let us dedicat e ourselves t o serving t he Saint s. | | 3| |

One who has such good dest iny writ t en upon his forehead, dedicat es himself t o His
service.

One who at t ains t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, has his desires fulfilled.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , immerse yourself in t he Love of t he Lord; remember t he Lord of
t he Universe in medit at ion.

Doubt , emot ional at t achment , sin and dualit y - he renounces t hem all.
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Peace, poise and t ranquilit y fill his mind, and he sings t he Lord's Glorious Praises wit h
j oy and delight .

Nanak chant s what he knows t hrough t he Guru's Teachings: one who has such good
dest iny writ t en upon his forehead, dedicat es himself t o His service. | | 4| | 4| | 7| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl,

Shalok:

I f you chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t he Messenger of Deat h will
have not hing t o say t o you.

O Nanak, t he mind and body will be at peace, and in t he end, you shall merge wit h
t he Lord of t he world. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Let me j oin t he Societ y of t he Saint s - save me, Lord!

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I offer my prayer: give me Your Name, O Lord, Har,
Har.

I beg for t he Lord's Name, and fall at His feet ; I renounce my self-conceit , by Your
kindness.

I shall not wander anywhere else, but t ake t o Your Sanct uary. O God, embodiment of
mercy, have mercy on me.

O all-powerful, indescribable, infinit e and immaculat e Lord Mast er, list en t o t his, my
prayer.

Wit h palms pressed t oget her, Nanak begs for t his blessing: O Lord, let my cycle of
birt h and deat h come t o an end. | | 1| |
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I am a sinner, devoid of wisdom, wort hless, dest it ut e and vile.

I am deceit ful, hard-heart ed, lowly and ent angled in t he mud of emot ional
at t achment .

I am st uck in t he filt h of doubt and egot ist ical act ions, and I t ry not t o t hink of deat h.

I n ignorance, I cling t o t he pleasures of woman and t he j oys of Maya.

My yout h is wast ing away, old age is approaching, and Deat h, my companion, is
count ing my days.

Prays Nanak, my hope is in You, Lord; please preserve me, t he lowly one, in t he
Sanct uary of t he Holy. | | 2| |

I have wandered t hrough count less incarnat ions, suffering t errible pain in t hese lives.

I am ent angled in sweet pleasures and gold.

Aft er wandering around wit h such great loads of sin, I have come, aft er wandering
t hrough so many foreign lands.

Now, I have t aken t he prot ect ion of God, and I have found t ot al peace in t he Name of
t he Lord.

God, my Beloved, is my prot ect or; not hing was done, or will ever be done, by myself
alone.

I have found peace, poise and bliss, O Nanak; by Your mercy, I swim across t he

You saved t hose who only pret ended t o believe, so what doubt s should Your t rue
devot ees have?

By every means possible, list en t o t he Praises of t he Lord wit h your ears.

List en wit h your ears t o t he Word of t he Lord's Bani, t he hymns of spirit ual wisdom;
t hus you shall obt ain t he t reasure in your mind.

At t uned t o t he Love of t he Lord God, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, sing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord.

The eart h is t he paper, t he forest is t he pen and t he wind is t he writ er,

but st ill, t he end of t he endless Lord cannot be found. O Nanak, I have t aken t o t he
Sanct uary of His lot us feet . | | 4| | 5| | 8| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

The Primal Lord is t he Lord God of all beings. I have t aken t o His Sanct uary.

My life has become fearless, and all my anxiet ies have been removed.

I know t he Lord as my mot her, fat her, son, friend, well-wisher and close relat ive.

The Guru has led me t o embrace Him; t he Saint s chant His Pure Praises.

His Glorious Virt ues are infinit e, and His great ness is unlimit ed. His value cannot be
described at all.

God is t he One and only, t he Unseen Lord and Mast er; O Nanak, I have grasped His
prot ect ion. | | 1| |

The world is a pool of nect ar, when t he Lord becomes our helper.

One who wears t he necklace of t he Lord's Name - his days of suffering are ended.

His st at e of doubt , at t achment and sin is erased, and t he cycle of reincarnat ion int o
t he womb is t ot ally ended.

The ocean of fire becomes cool, when one grasps t he hem of t he robe of t he Holy
Saint .

The Lord of t he Universe, t he Sust ainer of t he World, t he merciful all-powerful Lord -
t he Holy Saint s proclaim t he vict ory of t he Lord.

O Nanak, medit at ing on t he Naam, in t he perfect Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy, I have obt ained t he supreme st at us. | | 2| |

Wherever I look, t here I find t he One Lord permeat ing and pervading all.

I n each and every heart , He Himself dwells, but how rare is t hat person who realizes
t his.

The Lord is permeat ing and pervading t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; He is
cont ained in t he ant and t he elephant .

I n t he beginning, in t he middle and in t he end, He exist s. By Guru's Grace, He is
known.

God creat ed t he expanse of t he universe, God creat ed t he play of t he world. His
humble servant s call Him t he Lord of t he Universe, t he t reasure of virt ue.

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord Mast er, t he Searcher of heart s; O Nanak, He is
t he One, pervading and permeat ing all. | | 3| |

Day and night , become beaut eous by remembering t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

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I n love wit h t he Lord's Lot us Feet , corrupt ion and sin depart .

Pain, hunger and povert y run away, and t he pat h is clearly revealed.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, one is at t uned t o t he Naam, and
obt ains t he desires of t he mind.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, desires are fulfilled; all one's
family and relat ives are saved.

Day and night , he is in bliss, night and day, remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, O
Nanak. | | 4| | 6| | 9| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , Sevent h House:


Shalok:

I t is t he most sublime cont emplat ion, t o speak of t he Lord of t he Universe in t he pure

O Nanak, never t he Naam, even for a moment ; bless me wit h Your Grace, Lord God!
| | 1| |

Chhant :

The night is wet wit h dew, and t he st ars t winkle in t he heavens.

The Saint s remain wakeful; t hey are t he Beloveds of my Lord.

The Beloveds of t he Lord remain ever wakeful, remembering t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord, day and night .

I n t heir heart s, t hey medit at e on t he lot us feet of God; t hey do not forget Him, even
for an inst ant .

They renounce t heir pride, emot ional at t achment and ment al corrupt ion, and burn
away t he pain of wickedness.

Prays Nanak, t he Saint s, t he beloved servant s of t he Lord, remain ever wakeful. | | 1| |

My bed is adorned in splendor.

My mind is filled wit h bliss, since I heard t hat God is coming.

Meet ing God, t he Lord and Mast er, I have ent ered t he realm of peace; I am filled wit h
j oy and delight .

He is j oined t o me, in my very fiber; my sorrows have depart ed, and my body, mind
and soul are all rej uvenat ed.

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires, medit at ing on God; t he day of my
wedding is auspicious.

Prays Nanak, when I meet t he Lord of excellence, I came t o experience all pleasure
and bliss. | | 2| |

I meet wit h my companions and say, "Show me t he insignia of my Husband Lord."

I am filled wit h t he sublime essence of His Love, and I do not know how t o say
anyt hing.

The Glorious Virt ues of t he Creat or are profound, myst erious and infinit e; even t he
Vedas cannot find His limit s.

Wit h loving devot ion, I medit at e on t he Lord Mast er, and sing t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord forever.

Filled wit h all virt ues and spirit ual wisdom, I have become pleasing t o my God.

Prays Nanak, imbued wit h t he color of t he Lord's Love, I am impercept ibly absorbed
int o Him. | | 3| |

When I began t o sing t he songs of rej oicing t o t he Lord, my friends became glad, and
my t roubles and enemies depart ed.

My peace and happiness increased; I rej oiced in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and
God Himself blessed me wit h His mercy.

I have grasped t he Lord's feet , and remaining ever wakeful, I have met t he Lord, t he
Creat or.

The appoint ed day came, and I at t ained peace and poise; all t reasures are in t he feet
of God.

Prays Nanak, t he Lord's humble servant s always seek t he Sanct uary of t he Lord and
Mast er. | | 4| | 1| | 10| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Rise up and go fort h, O t raveller; why do you delay?

Your allot t ed t ime is now complet e - why are you engrossed in falsehood?

You desire t hat which is false; deceived by Maya, you commit innumerable sins.

Your body shall become a pile of dust ; t he Messenger of Deat h has spot t ed you, and
will conquer you.
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Abandoning your wealt h and yout h, you will have t o leave, wit hout any food or
clot hing.

O Nanak, only your act ions shall go wit h you; t he consequences of your act ions
cannot be erased. | | 1| |

Like t he deer, capt ured on a moon-lit night ,

so does t he const ant commission of sins t urn pleasure int o pain.

The sins you have commit t ed shall not leave you; placing t he noose around your neck,
t hey shall lead you away.

Beholding an illusion, you are deceived, and on your bed, you enj oy a false lover.

You are int oxicat ed wit h greed, avarice and egot ism; you are engrossed in self-
conceit .

O Nanak, like t he deer, you are being dest royed by your ignorance; your comings and
goings shall never end. | | 2| |

The fly is caught in t he sweet candy - how can it fly away?

The elephant has fallen int o t he pit - how can it escape?

I t shall be so difficult t o swim across, for one who does not remember t he Lord and
Mast er, even for an inst ant .

His sufferings and punishment s are beyond reckoning; he receives t he consequences
of his own act ions.

His secret deeds are exposed, and he is ruined here and hereaft er.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Guru, t he self-willed egot ist ical manmukh is defrauded.
| | 3| |

The Lord's slaves live by holding on t o God's feet .

The Lord and Mast er embraces t hose who seek His Sanct uary.

He blesses t hem wit h power, wisdom, knowledge and medit at ion; He Himself inspires
t hem t o chant His Name.

He Himself is t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and He Himself saves t he
world.

The Preserver preserves t hose whose act ions are always pure.

O Nanak, t hey never have t o go t o hell; t he Lord's Saint s are under t he Lord's
Prot ect ion. | | 4| | 2| | 11| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Be gone, O my laziness, t hat I may pray t o t he Lord.

I enj oy my Husband Lord, and look beaut iful wit h my God.

I look beaut iful in t he Company of my Husband Lord; I enj oy my Lord Mast er day and
night .

I live by remembering God wit h each and every breat h, beholding t he Lord, and
singing His Glorious Praises.

The pain of separat ion has grown shy, for I have obt ained t he Blessed Vision of His
Darshan; His Ambrosial Glance of Grace has filled me wit h bliss.

Prays Nanak, my desires are fulfilled; I have met t he One I was seeking. | | 1| |

Run away, O sins; t he Creat or has ent ered my home.

The demons wit hin me have been burnt ; t he Lord of t he Universe has revealed
Himself t o me.

The Beloved Lord of t he Universe, t he Lord of t he World has revealed Himself; in t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I chant His Name.

I have seen t he Wondrous Lord; He showers His Ambrosial Nect ar upon me, and by
Guru's Grace, I know Him.
!
My mind is at peace, resounding wit h t he music of bliss; t he Lord's limit s cannot be
found.

Prays Nanak, God brings us t o union wit h Himself, in t he poise of celest ial peace. | | 2| |

They do not have t o see hell, if t hey remember t he Lord in medit at ion.

The Right eous Judge of Dharma applauds t hem, and t he Messenger of Deat h runs
away from t hem.

Dharmic fait h, pat ience, peace and poise are obt ained by vibrat ing upon t he Lord in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Showering His Blessings, He saves t hose who renounce all at t achment s and egot ism.

The Lord embraces us; t he Guru unit es us wit h Him. Medit at ing on t he Lord of t he
Universe, we are sat isfied.

Prays Nanak, remembering t he Lord and Mast er in medit at ion, all hopes are fulfilled.
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Grasping t he Lord's Feet , t he t reasure of t he Siddhas, what suffering can I feel?

Everyt hing is in His Power - He is my God.

Holding me t he t he arm, He blesses me wit h His Name; placing His Hand upon my
forehead, He saves me.

The world-ocean does not t rouble me, for I have drunk t he sublime elixir of t he Lord.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, I am vict orious on
t he great bat t lefield of life.

Prays Nanak, I have ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Lord and Mast er; t he Messenger of
Deat h shall not dest roy me again. | | 4| | 3| | 12| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl:

Those act ions you perform, day and night , are recorded upon your forehead.

And t he One, from whom you hide t hese act ions - He sees t hem, and is always wit h
you.

The Creat or Lord is wit h you; He sees you, so why commit sins?

So perform good deeds, and chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; you shall never
have t o go t o hell.

Twent y-four hours a day, dwell upon t he Lord's Name in medit at ion; it alone shall go
along wit h you.

So vibrat e cont inually in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, and
t he sins you commit t ed shall be erased. | | 1| |

Pract icing deceit , you fill your belly, you ignorant fool!

The Lord, t he Great Giver, cont inues t o give you everyt hing.

The Great Giver is always merciful. Why should we forget t he Lord Mast er from our
minds?

Join t he Saadh Sangat , and vibrat e fearlessly; all your relat ions shall be saved.

The Siddhas, t he seekers, t he demi-gods, t he silent sages and t he devot ees, all t ake
t he Naam as t heir support .

Prays Nanak, vibrat e cont inually upon God, t he One Creat or Lord. | | 2| |

Do not pract ice decept ion - God is t he Assayer of all.

Those who pract ice falsehood and deceit are reincarnat ed in t he world.

Those who medit at e on t he One Lord, cross over t he world-ocean.

Renouncing sexual desire, anger, flat t ery and slander, t hey ent er t he Sanct uary of
God.

The loft y, inaccessible and infinit e Lord and Mast er is pervading t he wat er, t he land
and t he sky.

Prays Nanak, He is t he support of His servant s; His Lot us Feet are t heir only
sust enance. | | 3| |

Behold - t he world is a mirage; not hing here is permanent .

The pleasures of Maya which are here, shall not go wit h you.

The Lord, your companion, is always wit h you; remember Him day and night .

Wit hout t he One Lord, t here is no ot her; burn away t he love of dualit y.

Know in your mind, t hat t he One God is your friend, yout h, wealt h and everyt hing.

Prays Nanak, by great good fort une, we find t he Lord, and merge in peace and
celest ial poise. | | 4| | 4| | 13| |

Aasaa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , Eight h House:


Maya is t he wall of doubt - Maya is t he wall of doubt . I t is such a powerful and
dest ruct ive int oxicant ; it corrupt s and wast es away one's life.

I n t he t errible, impenet rable world-forest - in t he t errible, impenet rable world-forest ,
t he t hieves are plundering man's house in broad daylight ; night and day, t his life is
being consumed.

The days of your life are being consumed; t hey are passing away wit hout God. So
meet God, t he Merciful Lord.

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I passed t hrough so many birt hs and deat hs; wit hout Union wit h t he Beloved, I did
not obt ain salvat ion.

I am wit hout t he st at us of high birt h, beaut y, glory or spirit ual wisdom; wit hout You,
who is mine, O Mot her?

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, O Nanak, I ent er t he Lord's Sanct uary; O beloved
almight y Lord and Mast er, please, save me! | | 1| |

Like a fish out of wat er - like a fish out of wat er, separat ed from t he Lord, t he mind
and body perish; how can I live, wit hout my Beloved?

Facing t he arrow head-on - facing t he arrow head-on, t he deer surrenders his mind,
body and breat h of life; he is st ruck by t he hunt er's soot hing music.

I have enshrined love for my Beloved. I n order t o meet Him, I have become a
renunciat e. Cursed is t hat body which remains wit hout Him, even for an inst ant .

My eyelids do not close, for I am absorbed in t he love of my Beloved. Day and night ,
my mind t hinks only of God.

At t uned t o t he Lord, int oxicat ed wit h t he Naam, fear, doubt and dualit y have all left
me.

Best ow Your mercy and compassion, O merciful and perfect Lord, t hat Nanak may be
int oxicat ed wit h Your Love. | | 2| |

The bumble-bee is buzzing - t he bumble-bee is buzzing, int oxicat ed wit h t he honey,
t he flavor and t he fragrance; because of it s love for t he lot us, it ent angles it self.

The mind of t he rainbird t hirst s - t he mind of t he rainbird t hirst s; it s mind longs for t he
beaut iful rain-drops from t he clouds. Drinking t hem in, it s fever depart s.

O Dest royer of fever, Remover of pain, please unit e me wit h You. My mind and body
have such great love for You.

O my beaut iful, wise and all-knowing Lord and Mast er, wit h what t ongue should I
chant Your Praises?

Take me by t he arm, and grant me Your Name. One who is blessed wit h Your Glance
of Grace, has his sins erased.

Nanak medit at es on t he Lord, t he Purifier of sinners; beholding His Vision, he suffers
no more. | | 3| |

I focus my consciousness on t he Lord - I focus my consciousness upon t he Lord; I am
helpless - please, keep me under Your Prot ect ion. I yearn t o meet You, my soul
hungers for You.

I medit at e on Your beaut iful body - I medit at e on Your beaut iful body; my mind is
fascinat ed by Your spirit ual wisdom, O Lord of t he world. Please, preserve t he honor
of Your humble servant s and beggars.

God best ows perfect honor and dest roys pain; He has fulfilled all my desires.

How very blessed was t hat day when t he Lord embraced me; meet ing my Husband
Lord, my bed was beaut ified.

When God grant ed His Grace and met me, all my sins were erased.

Prays Nanak, my hopes are fulfilled; I have met t he Lord, t he Lord of Lakshmi, t he
t reasure of excellence. | | 4| | 1| | 14| |


Aasaa, First Mehl:

Vaar Wit h Shaloks, And Shaloks Writ t en By The First Mehl. To Be Sung To The Tune
Of 'Tunda-Asraaj aa':

Shalok, First Mehl:

A hundred t imes a day, I am a sacrifice t o my Guru;

He made angels out of men, wit hout delay. | | 1| |
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Second Mehl:

I f a hundred moons were t o rise, and a t housand suns appeared,

even wit h such light , t here would st ill be pit ch darkness wit hout t he Guru. | | 2| |

First Mehl:

O Nanak, t hose who do not t hink of t he Guru, and who t hink of t hemselves as clever,

shall be left abandoned in t he field, like t he scat t ered sesame.

They are abandoned in t he field, says Nanak, and t hey have a hundred mast ers t o
please.

The wret ches bear fruit and flower, but wit hin t heir bodies, t hey are filled wit h ashes.
| | 3| |

Pauree:

He Himself creat ed Himself; He Himself assumed His Name.

Secondly, He fashioned t he creat ion; seat ed wit hin t he creat ion, He beholds it wit h
delight .

You Yourself are t he Giver and t he Creat or; by Your Pleasure, You best ow Your Mercy.

You are t he Knower of all; You give life, and t ake it away again wit h a word.

Seat ed wit hin t he creat ion, You behold it wit h delight . | | 1| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

True are Your worlds, True are Your solar Syst ems.

True are Your realms, True is Your creat ion.

True are Your act ions, and all Your deliberat ions.

True is Your Command, and True is Your Court .

True is t he Command of Your Will, True is Your Order.

True is Your Mercy, True is Your I nsignia.

Hundreds of t housands and millions call You True.

I n t he True Lord is all power, in t he True Lord is all might .

True is Your Praise, True is Your Adorat ion.

True is Your almight y creat ive power, True King.

O Nanak, t rue are t hose who medit at e on t he True One.

Those who are subj ect t o birt h and deat h are t ot ally false. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Great is His great ness, as great as His Name.

Great is His great ness, as True is His j ust ice.

Great is His great ness, as permanent as His Throne.

Great is His great ness, as He knows our ut t erances.

Great is His great ness, as He underst ands all our affect ions.

Great is His great ness, as He gives wit hout being asked.

Great is His great ness, as He Himself is all-in-all.

O Nanak, His act ions cannot be described.

What ever He has done, or will do, is all by His Own Will. | | 2| |

Second Mehl:

This world is t he room of t he True Lord; wit hin it is t he dwelling of t he True Lord.

By His Command, some are merged int o Him, and some, by His Command, are
dest royed.

Some, by t he Pleasure of His Will, are lift ed up out of Maya, while ot hers are made t o
dwell wit hin it .

No one can say who will be rescued.

O Nanak, he alone is known as Gurmukh, unt o whom t he Lord reveals Himself. | | 3| |

Pauree:

O Nanak, having creat ed t he souls, t he Lord inst alled t he Right eous Judge of Dharma
t o read and record t heir account s.

There, only t he Trut h is j udged t rue; t he sinners are picked out and separat ed.

The false find no place t here, and t hey go t o hell wit h t heir faces blackened.

Those who are imbued wit h Your Name win, while t he cheat ers lose.

The Lord inst alled t he Right eous Judge of Dharma t o read and record t he account s.
| | 2| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Wonderful is t he sound current of t he Naad, wonderful is t he knowledge of t he Vedas.

Wonderful are t he beings, wonderful are t he species.

Wonderful are t he forms, wonderful are t he colors.

Wonderful are t he beings who wander around naked.
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Wonderful is t he wind, wonderful is t he wat er.

Wonderful is fire, which works wonders.

Wonderful is t he eart h, wonderful t he sources of creat ion.

Wonderful are t he t ast es t o which mort als are at t ached.

Wonderful is union, and wonderful is separat ion.

Wonderful is hunger, wonderful is sat isfact ion.

Wonderful is His Praise, wonderful is His adorat ion.

Wonderful is t he wilderness, wonderful is t he pat h.

Wonderful is closeness, wonderful is dist ance.

How wonderful t o behold t he Lord, ever-present here.

Beholding His wonders, I am wonder-st ruck.

O Nanak, t hose who underst and t his are blessed wit h perfect dest iny. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

By His Power we see, by His Power we hear; by His Power we have fear, and t he
essence of happiness.

By His Power t he net her worlds exist , and t he Akaashic et hers; by His Power t he
ent ire creat ion exist s.

By His Power t he Vedas and t he Puraanas exist , and t he Holy Script ures of t he Jewish,
Christ ian and I slamic religions. By His Power all deliberat ions exist .

By His Power we eat , drink and dress; by His Power all love exist s.

- By His Power come t he species of all kinds and colors; by His Power t he living beings
of t he world exist .

By His Power virt ues exist , and by His Power vices exist . By His Power come honor
and dishonor.

By His Power wind, wat er and fire exist ; by His Power eart h and dust exist .

Everyt hing is in Your Power, Lord; You are t he all-powerful Creat or. Your Name is t he
Holiest of t he Holy.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Command of His Will, He beholds and pervades t he creat ion; He
is absolut ely unrivalled. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Enj oying his pleasures, one is reduced t o a pile of ashes, and t he soul passes away.

He may be great , but when he dies, t he chain is t hrown around his neck, and he is led
away.

There, his good and bad deeds are added up; sit t ing t here, his account is read.

He is whipped, but finds no place of rest , and no one hears his cries of pain.

The blind man has wast ed his life away. | | 3| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I n t he Fear of God, t he wind and breezes ever blow.

I n t he Fear of God, t housands of rivers flow.

I n t he Fear of God, fire is forced t o labor.

I n t he Fear of God, t he eart h is crushed under it s burden.

I n t he Fear of God, t he clouds move across t he sky.

I n t he Fear of God, t he Right eous Judge of Dharma st ands at His Door.

I n t he Fear of God, t he sun shines, and in t he Fear of God, t he moon reflect s.

They t ravel millions of miles, endlessly.

I n t he Fear of God, t he Siddhas exist , as do t he Buddhas, t he demi-gods and Yogis.

I n t he Fear of God, t he Akaashic et hers are st ret ched across t he sky.

I n t he Fear of God, t he warriors and t he most powerful heroes exist .

I n t he Fear of God, mult it udes come and go.

God has inscribed t he I nscript ion of His Fear upon t he heads of all.

O Nanak, t he Fearless Lord, t he Formless Lord, t he True Lord, is One. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

O Nanak, t he Lord is fearless and formless; myriads of ot hers, like Rama, are mere
dust before Him.

There are so many st ories of Krishna, so many who reflect over t he Vedas.

So many beggars dance, spinning around t o t he beat .

The magicians perform t heir magic in t he market place, creat ing a false illusion.

They sing as kings and queens, and speak of t his and t hat .

They wear earrings, and necklaces wort h t housands of dollars.

Those bodies on which t hey are worn, O Nanak, t hose bodies t urn t o ashes.
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Wisdom cannot be found t hrough mere words. To explain it is as hard as iron.

When t he Lord best ows His Grace, t hen alone it is received; ot her t ricks and orders
are useless. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I f t he Merciful Lord shows His Mercy, t hen t he True Guru is found.

This soul wandered t hrough count less incarnat ions, unt il t he True Guru inst ruct ed it in
t he Word of t he Shabad.

There is no giver as great as t he True Guru; hear t his, all you people.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he True Lord is found; He removes self-conceit from wit hin,

and inst ruct s us in t he Trut h of Trut hs. | | 4| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

All t he hours are t he milk-maids, and t he quart ers of t he day are t he Krishnas.

The wind, wat er and fire are t he ornament s; t he sun and moon are t he incarnat ions.

All of t he eart h, propert y, wealt h and art icles are all ent anglement s.

O Nanak, wit hout divine knowledge, one is plundered, and devoured by t he Messenger
of Deat h. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The disciples play t he music, and t he gurus dance.

They move t heir feet and roll t heir heads.

The dust flies and falls upon t heir hair.

Beholding t hem, t he people laugh, and t hen go home.

They beat t he drums for t he sake of bread.

They t hrow t hemselves upon t he ground.

They sing of t he milk-maids, t hey sing of t he Krishnas.

They sing of Sit as, and Ramas and kings.

The Lord is fearless and formless; His Name is True.

The ent ire universe is His Creat ion.

Those servant s, whose dest iny is awakened, serve t he Lord.

The night of t heir lives is cool wit h dew; t heir minds are filled wit h love for t he Lord.

Cont emplat ing t he Guru, I have been t aught t hese t eachings;

grant ing His Grace, He carries His servant s across.

The oil-press, t he spinning wheel, t he grinding st ones, t he pot t er's wheel,

t he numerous, count less whirlwinds in t he desert ,

t he spinning t ops, t he churning st icks, t he t hreshers,

t he breat hless t umblings of t he birds,

and t he men moving round and round on spindles

- O Nanak, t he t umblers are count less and endless.

The Lord binds us in bondage - so do we spin around.

According t o t heir act ions, so do all people dance.

Those who dance and dance and laugh, shall weep on t heir ult imat e depart ure.

They do not fly t o t he heavens, nor do t hey become Siddhas.

They dance and j ump around on t he urgings of t heir minds.

O Nanak, t hose whose minds are filled wit h t he Fear of God, have t he love of God in
t heir minds as well. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Your Name is t he Fearless Lord; chant ing Your Name, one does not have t o go t o hell.

Soul and body all belong t o Him; asking Him t o give us sust enance is a wast e.

I f you yearn for goodness, t hen perform good deeds and feel humble.

Even if you remove t he signs of old age, old age shall st ill come in t he guise of deat h.

No one remains here when t he count of t he breat hs is full. | | 5| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The Muslims praise t he I slamic law; t hey read and reflect upon it .

The Lord's bound servant s are t hose who bind t hemselves t o see t he Lord's Vision.

The Hindus praise t he Praisewort hy Lord; t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, His form
is incomparable.

They bat he at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, making offerings of flowers, and burning
incense before idols.

The Yogis medit at e on t he absolut e Lord t here; t hey call t he Creat or t he Unseen Lord.
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But t o t he subt le image of t he I mmaculat e Name, t hey apply t he form of a body.

I n t he minds of t he virt uous, cont ent ment is produced, t hinking about t heir giving.

They give and give, but ask a t housand-fold more, and hope t hat t he world will honor
t hem.

The t hieves, adult erers, perj urers, evil-doers and sinners

- aft er using up what good karma t hey had, t hey depart ; have t hey done any good
deeds here at all?

There are beings and creat ures in t he wat er and on t he land, in t he worlds and
universes, form upon form.

What ever t hey say, You know; You care for t hem all.

O Nanak, t he hunger of t he devot ees is t o praise You; t he True Name is t heir only
support .

They live in et ernal bliss, day and night ; t hey are t he dust of t he feet of t he virt uous.
| | 1| |

First Mehl:

The clay of t he Muslim's grave becomes clay for t he pot t er's wheel.
!
Pot s and bricks are fashioned from it , and it cries out as it burns.

The poor clay burns, burns and weeps, as t he fiery coals fall upon it .

O Nanak, t he Creat or creat ed t he creat ion; t he Creat or Lord alone knows. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Wit hout t he True Guru, no one has obt ained t he Lord; wit hout t he True Guru, no one
has obt ained t he Lord.

He has placed Himself wit hin t he True Guru; revealing Himself, He declares t his
openly.

Meet ing t he True Guru, et ernal liberat ion is obt ained; He has banished at t achment
from wit hin.

This is t he highest t hought , t hat one's consciousness is at t ached t o t he True Lord.

Thus t he Lord of t he World, t he Great Giver is obt ained. | | 6| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I n ego t hey come, and in ego t hey go.

I n ego t hey are born, and in ego t hey die.

I n ego t hey give, and in ego t hey t ake.

I n ego t hey earn, and in ego t hey lose.

I n ego t hey become t rut hful or false.

I n ego t hey reflect on virt ue and sin.

I n ego t hey go t o heaven or hell.

I n ego t hey laugh, and in ego t hey weep.

I n ego t hey become dirt y, and in ego t hey are washed clean.

I n ego t hey lose social st at us and class.

I n ego t hey are ignorant , and in ego t hey are wise.

They do not know t he value of salvat ion and liberat ion.

I n ego t hey love Maya, and in ego t hey are kept in darkness by it .

Living in ego, mort al beings are creat ed.

When one underst ands ego, t hen t he Lord's gat e is known.

Wit hout spirit ual wisdom, t hey babble and argue.

O Nanak, by t he Lord's Command, dest iny is recorded.

As t he Lord sees us, so are we seen. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

This is t he nat ure of ego, t hat people perform t heir act ions in ego.

This is t he bondage of ego, t hat t ime and t ime again, t hey are reborn.

Where does ego come from? How can it be removed?

This ego exist s by t he Lord's Order; people wander according t o t heir past act ions.

Ego is a chronic disease, but it cont ains it s own cure as well.

I f t he Lord grant s His Grace, one act s according t o t he Teachings of t he Guru's
Shabad.

Nanak says, list en, people: in t his way, t roubles depart . | | 2| |

Pauree:
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Those who serve are cont ent . They medit at e on t he Truest of t he True.

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They do not place t heir feet in sin, but do good deeds and live right eously in Dharma.

They burn away t he bonds of t he world, and eat a simple diet of grain and wat er.

You are t he Great Forgiver; You give cont inually, more and more each day.

By His great ness, t he Great Lord is obt ained. | | 7| |

Shalok, First Mehl:
! ! ! ! ! !
Men, t rees, sacred shrines of pilgrimage, banks of sacred rivers, clouds, fields,
! ! ! !
islands, cont inent s, worlds, solar syst ems, and universes;
! !
t he four sources of creat ion - born of eggs, born of t he womb, born of t he eart h and
born of sweat ;
! !
oceans, mount ains, and all beings - O Nanak, He alone knows t heir condit ion.

O Nanak, having creat ed t he living beings, He cherishes t hem all.

The Creat or who creat ed t he creat ion, t akes care of it as well.

He, t he Creat or who formed t he world, cares for it .

Unt o Him I bow and offer my reverence; His Royal Court is et ernal.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Name, of what use is t he front al mark of t he Hindus, or
t heir sacred t hread? | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Hundreds of t housands of virt ues and good act ions, and hundreds of t housands of
blessed charit ies,
!
hundreds of t housands of penances at sacred shrines, and t he pract ice of Sehj Yoga in
t he wilderness,

hundreds of t housands of courageous act ions and giving up t he breat h of life on t he
field of bat t le,

hundreds of t housands of divine underst andings, hundreds of t housands of divine
wisdoms and medit at ions and readings of t he Vedas and t he Puraanas

- before t he Creat or who creat ed t he creat ion, and who ordained coming and going,

O Nanak, all t hese t hings are false. True is t he I nsignia of His Grace. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You alone are t he True Lord. The Trut h of Trut hs is pervading everywhere.

He alone receives t he Trut h, unt o whom You give it ; t hen, he pract ices Trut h.

Meet ing t he True Guru, Trut h is found. I n His Heart , Trut h is abiding.

The fools do not know t he Trut h. The self-willed manmukhs wast e t heir lives away in
vain.

Why have t hey even come int o t he world? | | 8| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

You may read and read loads of books; you may read and st udy vast mult it udes of
books.

You may read and read boat -loads of books; you may read and read and fill pit s wit h
t hem.

You may read t hem year aft er year; you may read t hem as many mont hs are t here
are.

You may read t hem all your life; you may read t hem wit h every breat h.

O Nanak, only one t hing is of any account : everyt hing else is useless babbling and idle
t alk in ego. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The more one writ e and reads,

t he more one burns.

The more one wanders at sacred shrines of pilgrimage,

t he more one t alks uselessly.

The more one wears religious robes, t he more pain he causes his body.

O my soul, you must endure t he consequences of your own act ions.

One who does not eat t he corn, misses out on t he t ast e.

One obt ains great pain, in t he love of dualit y.

One who does not wear any clot hes,

suffers night and day.

Through silence, he is ruined.

How can t he sleeping one be awakened wit hout t he Guru?

One who goes barefoot

suffers by his own act ions.

One who eat s filt h and t hrows ashes on his head

- t he blind fool loses his honor.

Wit hout t he Name, not hing is of any use.

One who lives in t he wilderness, in cemet aries and cremat ion grounds

- t hat blind man does not know t he Lord; he regret s and repent s in t he end.
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One who meet s t he True Guru finds peace.

He enshrines t he Name of t he Lord in his mind.

O Nanak, when t he Lord grant s His Grace, He is obt ained.

He becomes free of hope and fear, and burns away his ego wit h t he Word of t he
Shabad. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Your devot ees are pleasing t o Your Mind, Lord. They look beaut iful at Your door,
singing Your Praises.

O Nanak, t hose who are denied Your Grace, find no shelt er at Your Door; t hey
cont inue wandering.

Some do not underst and t heir origins, and wit hout cause, t hey display t heir self-
conceit .

I am t he Lord's minst rel, of low social st at us; ot hers call t hemselves high cast e.

I seek t hose who medit at e on You. | | 9| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

False is t he king, false are t he subj ect s; false is t he whole world.

False is t he mansion, false are t he skyscrapers; false are t hose who live in t hem.

False is gold, and false is silver; false are t hose who wear t hem.

False is t he body, false are t he clot hes; false is incomparable beaut y.

False is t he husband, false is t he wife; t hey mourn and wast e away.

The false ones love falsehood, and forget t heir Creat or.

Wit h whom should I become friends, if all t he world shall pass away?

False is sweet ness, false is honey; t hrough falsehood, boat -loads of men have
drowned.

Nanak speaks t his prayer: wit hout You, Lord, everyt hing is t ot ally false. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

One knows t he Trut h only when t he Trut h is in his heart .

The filt h of falsehood depart s, and t he body is washed clean.

One knows t he Trut h only when he bears love t o t he True Lord.

Hearing t he Name, t he mind is enrapt ured; t hen, he at t ains t he gat e of salvat ion.

One knows t he Trut h only when he knows t he t rue way of life.

Preparing t he field of t he body, he plant s t he Seed of t he Creat or.

One knows t he Trut h only when he receives t rue inst ruct ion.

Showing mercy t o ot her beings, he makes donat ions t o charit ies.
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One knows t he Trut h only when he dwells in t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage of his
own soul.

He sit s and receives inst ruct ion from t he True Guru, and lives in accordance wit h His
Will.

Trut h is t he medicine for all; it removes and washes away our sins.

Nanak speaks t his prayer t o t hose who have Trut h in t heir laps. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The gift I seek is t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s; if I were t o obt ain it , I would apply
it t o my forehead.

Renounce false greed, and medit at e single-mindedly on t he unseen Lord.

As are t he act ions we commit , so are t he rewards we receive.

I f it is so pre-ordained, t hen one obt ains t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

But t hrough small-mindedness, we forfeit t he merit s of selfless service. | | 10| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

There is a famine of Trut h; falsehood prevails, and t he blackness of t he Dark Age of
Kali Yuga has t urned men int o demons.

Those who plant ed t heir seed have depart ed wit h honor; now, how can t he shat t ered
seed sprout ?

I f t he seed is whole, and it is t he proper season, t hen t he seed will sprout .

O Nanak, wit hout t reat ment , t he raw fabric cannot be dyed.

I n t he Fear of God it is bleached whit e, if t he t reat ment of modest y is applied t o t he
clot h of t he body.

O Nanak, if one is imbued wit h devot ional worship, his reput at ion is not false. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Greed and sin are t he king and prime minist er; falsehood is t he t reasurer.

Sexual desire, t he chief advisor, is summoned and consult ed; t hey all sit t oget her and
cont emplat e t heir plans.
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Their subj ect s are blind, and wit hout wisdom, t hey t ry t o please t he will of t he dead.

The spirit ually wise dance and play t heir musical inst rument s, adorning t hemselves
wit h beaut iful decorat ions.

They shout out loud, and sing epic poems and heroic st ories.

The fools call t hemselves spirit ual scholars, and by t heir clever t ricks, t hey love t o
gat her wealt h.

The right eous wast e t heir right eousness, by asking for t he door of salvat ion.

They call t hemselves celibat e, and abandon t heir homes, but t hey do not know t he
t rue way of life.

Everyone calls himself perfect ; none call t hemselves imperfect .

I f t he weight of honor is placed on t he scale, t hen, O Nanak, one sees his t rue weight .
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First Mehl:

Evil act ions become publicly known; O Nanak, t he True Lord sees everyt hing.

Everyone makes t he at t empt , but t hat alone happens which t he Creat or Lord does.

I n t he world hereaft er, social st at us and power mean not hing; hereaft er, t he soul is
new.

Those few, whose honor is confirmed, are good. | | 3| |

Pauree:

Only t hose whose karma You have pre-ordained from t he very beginning, O Lord,
medit at e on You.

Not hing is in t he power of t hese beings; You creat ed t he various worlds.

Some, You unit e wit h Yourself, and some, You lead ast ray.

By Guru's Grace You are known; t hrough Him, You reveal Yourself.

We are easily absorbed in You. | | 11| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Suffering is t he medicine, and pleasure t he disease, because where t here is pleasure,
t here is no desire for God.

You are t he Creat or Lord; I can do not hing. Even if I t ry, not hing happens. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o Your almight y creat ive power which is pervading everywhere.

Your limit s cannot be known. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Light is in Your creat ures, and Your creat ures are in Your Light ; Your almight y
power is pervading everywhere.

You are t he True Lord and Mast er; Your Praise is so beaut iful. One who sings it , is
carried across.

Nanak speaks t he st ories of t he Creat or Lord; what ever He is t o do, He does. | | 2| |

Second Mehl:

The Way of Yoga is t he Way of spirit ual wisdom; t he Vedas are t he Way of t he
Brahmins.

The Way of t he Khshat riya is t he Way of bravery; t he Way of t he Shudras is service t o
ot hers.

The Way of all is t he Way of t he One; Nanak is a slave t o one who knows t his secret ;
he himself is t he I mmaculat e Divine Lord. | | 3| |

Second Mehl:

The One Lord Krishna is t he Divine Lord of all; He is t he Divinit y of t he individual soul.

Nanak is a slave t o anyone who underst ands t his myst ery of t he all-pervading Lord; he
himself is t he I mmaculat e Divine Lord. | | 4| |

First Mehl:

Wat er remains confined wit hin t he pit cher, but wit hout wat er, t he pit cher could not
have been formed;

j ust so, t he mind is rest rained by spirit ual wisdom, but wit hout t he Guru, t here is no
spirit ual wisdom. | | 5| |

Pauree:

I f an educat ed person is a sinner, t hen t he illit erat e holy man is not t o be punished.

As are t he deeds done, so is t he reput at ion one acquires.

So do not play such a game, which will bring you t o ruin at t he Court of t he Lord.

The account s of t he educat ed and t he illit erat e shall be j udged in t he world hereaft er.

One who st ubbornly follows his own mind shall suffer in t he world hereaft er. | | 12| |
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Shalok, First Mehl:

O Nanak, t he soul of t he body has one chariot and one chariot eer.

I n age aft er age t hey change; t he spirit ually wise underst and t his.

I n t he Golden Age of Sat Yuga, cont ent ment was t he chariot and right eousness t he
chariot eer.

I n t he Silver Age of Trayt aa Yuga, celibacy was t he chariot and power t he chariot eer.

I n t he Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga, penance was t he chariot and t rut h t he chariot eer.

I n t he I ron Age of Kali Yuga, fire is t he chariot and falsehood t he chariot eer. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The Sama Veda says t hat t he Lord Mast er is robed in whit e; in t he Age of Trut h,
everyone desired Trut h, abided in Trut h, and was merged in t he Trut h.

The Rig Veda says t hat God is permeat ing and pervading everywhere;

among t he deit ies, t he Lord's Name is t he most exalt ed.

Chant ing t he Name, sins depart ;

O Nanak, t hen, one obt ains salvat ion.

I n t he Juj ar Veda, Kaan Krishna of t he Yaadva t ribe seduced Chandraavali by force.

He brought t he Elysian Tree for his milk-maid, and revelled in Brindaaban.

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he At harva Veda became prominent ; Allah became t he
Name of God.

Men began t o wear blue robes and garment s; Turks and Pat 'haans assumed power.

The four Vedas each claim t o be t rue.

Reading and st udying t hem, four doct rines are found.

Wit h loving devot ional worship, abiding in humilit y, O Nanak, salvat ion is at t ained.
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Pauree:

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru; meet ing Him, I have come t o cherish t he Lord
Mast er.

He has t aught me and given me t he healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom, and wit h
t hese eyes, I behold t he world.

Those dealers who abandon t heir Lord and Mast er and at t ach t hemselves t o anot her,
are drowned.

The True Guru is t he boat , but few are t hose who realize t his.

Grant ing His Grace, He carries t hem across. | | 13| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The simmal t ree is st raight as an arrow; it is very t all, and very t hick.

But t hose birds which visit it hopefully, depart disappoint ed.

I t s fruit s are t ast eless, it s flowers are nauseat ing, and it s leaves are useless.

Sweet ness and humilit y, O Nanak, are t he essence of virt ue and goodness.

Everyone bows down t o himself; no one bows down t o anot her.

When somet hing is placed on t he balancing scale and weighed, t he side which
descends is heavier.

The sinner, like t he deer hunt er, bows down t wice as much.

But what can be achieved by bowing t he head, when t he heart is impure? | | 1| |

First Mehl:

You read your books and say your prayers, and t hen engage in debat e;

you worship st ones and sit like a st ork, pret ending t o be in Samaadhi.

Wit h your mout h you ut t er falsehood, and you adorn yourself wit h precious
decorat ions;

you recit e t he t hree lines of t he Gayat ri t hree t imes a day.

Around your neck is a rosary, and on your forehead is a sacred mark;

upon your head is a t urban, and you wear t wo loin clot hs.

I f you knew t he nat ure of God,

you would know t hat all of t hese beliefs and rit uals are in vain.

Says Nanak, medit at e wit h deep fait h;

wit hout t he True Guru, no one finds t he Way. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Abandoning t he world of beaut y, and beaut iful clot hes, one must depart .

He obt ains t he rewards of his good and bad deeds.

He may issue what ever commands he wishes, but he shall have t o t ake t o t he narrow
pat h hereaft er.
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He goes t o hell naked, and he looks hideous t hen.

He regret s t he sins he commit t ed. | | 14| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

Make compassion t he cot t on, cont ent ment t he t hread, modest y t he knot and t rut h t he
t wist .

This is t he sacred t hread of t he soul; if you have it , t hen go ahead and put it on me.

I t does not break, it cannot be soiled by filt h, it cannot be burnt , or lost .

Blessed are t hose mort al beings, O Nanak, who wear such a t hread around t heir
necks.

You buy t he t hread for a few shells, and seat ed in your enclosure, you put it on.

Whispering inst ruct ions int o ot hers' ears, t he Brahmin becomes a guru.

But he dies, and t he sacred t hread falls away, and t he soul depart s wit hout it . | | 1| |

First Mehl:

He commit s t housands of robberies, t housands of act s of adult ery, t housands of
falsehoods and t housands of abuses.

He pract ices t housands of decept ions and secret deeds, night and day, against his
fellow beings.

The t hread is spun from cot t on, and t he Brahmin comes and t wist s it .

The goat is killed, cooked and eat en, and everyone t hen says, "Put on t he sacred
t hread."

When it wears out , it is t hrown away, and anot her one is put on.

O Nanak, t he t hread would not break, if it had any real st rengt h. | | 2| |

First Mehl:

Believing in t he Name, honor is obt ained. The Lord's Praise is t he t rue sacred t hread.

Such a sacred t hread is worn in t he Court of t he Lord; it shall never break. | | 3| |

First Mehl:

There is no sacred t hread for t he sexual organ, and no t hread for woman.

The man's beard is spat upon daily.

There is no sacred t hread for t he feet , and no t hread for t he hands;

no t hread for t he t ongue, and no t hread for t he eyes.

The Brahmin himself goes t o t he world hereaft er wit hout a sacred t hread.

Twist ing t he t hreads, he put s t hem on ot hers.

He t akes payment for performing marriages;

reading t heir horoscopes, he shows t hem t he way.

Hear, and see, O people, t his wondrous t hing.

He is ment ally blind, and yet his name is wisdom. | | 4| |

Pauree:

One, upon whom t he Merciful Lord best ows His Grace, performs His service.

That servant , whom t he Lord causes t o obey t he Order of His Will, serves Him.

Obeying t he Order of His Will, he becomes accept able, and t hen, he obt ains t he
Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

One who act s t o please His Lord and Mast er, obt ains t he fruit s of his mind's desires.

Then, he goes t o t he Court of t he Lord, wearing robes of honor. | | 15| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

They t ax t he cows and t he Brahmins, but t he cow-dung t hey apply t o t heir kit chen will
not save t hem.

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They wear t heir loin clot hs, apply rit ual front al marks t o t heir foreheads, and carry
t heir rosaries, but t hey eat food wit h t he Muslims.

O Siblings of Dest iny, you perform devot ional worship indoors, but read t he I slamic
sacred t ext s, and adopt t he Muslim way of life.

Renounce your hypocrisy!

Taking t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, you shall swim across. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The man-eat ers say t heir prayers.

Those who wield t he knife wear t he sacred t hread around t heir necks.

I n t heir homes, t he Brahmins sound t he conch.

They t oo have t he same t ast e.

False is t heir capit al, and false is t heir t rade.

Speaking falsehood, t hey t ake t heir food.

The home of modest y and Dharma is far from t hem.

O Nanak, t hey are t ot ally permeat ed wit h falsehood.

The sacred marks are on t heir foreheads, and t he saffron loin-clot hs are around t heir
waist s;

in t heir hands t hey hold t he knives - t hey are t he but chers of t he world!
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Wearing blue robes, t hey seek t he approval of t he Muslim rulers.

Accept ing bread from t he Muslim rulers, t hey st ill worship t he Puraanas.

They eat t he meat of t he goat s, killed aft er t he Muslim prayers are read over t hem,

but t hey do not allow anyone else t o ent er t heir kit chen areas.

They draw lines around t hem, plast ering t he ground wit h cow-dung.

The false come and sit wit hin t hem.

They cry out , "Do not t ouch our food, or it will be pollut ed! "

But wit h t heir pollut ed bodies, t hey commit evil deeds.

Wit h filt hy minds, t hey t ry t o cleanse t heir mout hs.

Says Nanak, medit at e on t he True Lord.

I f you are pure, you will obt ain t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All are wit hin Your mind; You see and move t hem under Your Glance of Grace, O Lord.

You Yourself grant t hem glory, and You Yourself cause t hem t o act .

The Lord is t he great est of t he great ; great is His world. He enj oins all t o t heir t asks.

I f he should cast an angry glance, He can t ransform kings int o blades of grass.

Even t hough t hey may beg from door t o door, no one will give t hem charit y. | | 16| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

The t hief robs a house, and offers t he st olen goods t o his ancest ors.

I n t he world hereaft er, t his is recognized, and his ancest ors are considered t hieves as
well.

The hands of t he go-bet ween are cut off; t his is t he Lord's j ust ice.

O Nanak, in t he world hereaft er, t hat alone is received, which one gives t o t he needy
from his own earnings and labor. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

As a woman has her periods, mont h aft er mont h,

so does falsehood dwell in t he mout h of t he false; t hey suffer forever, again and
again.

They are not called pure, who sit down aft er merely washing t heir bodies.

Only t hey are pure, O Nanak, wit hin whose minds t he Lord abides. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Wit h saddled horses, as fast as t he wind, and harems decorat ed in every way;

in houses and pavilions and loft y mansions, t hey dwell, making ost ent at ious shows.

They act out t heir minds' desires, but t hey do not underst and t he Lord, and so t hey
are ruined.

Assert ing t heir aut horit y, t hey eat , and beholding t heir mansions, t hey forget about
deat h.

But old age comes, and yout h is lost . | | 17| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

I f one accept s t he concept of impurit y, t hen t here is impurit y everywhere.

I n cow-dung and wood t here are worms.

As many as are t he grains of corn, none is wit hout life.

First , t here is life in t he wat er, by which everyt hing else is made green.

How can it be prot ect ed from impurit y? I t t ouches our own kit chen.

O Nanak, impurit y cannot be removed in t his way; it is washed away only by spirit ual
wisdom. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

The impurit y of t he mind is greed, and t he impurit y of t he t ongue is falsehood.

The impurit y of t he eyes is t o gaze upon t he beaut y of anot her man's wife, and his
wealt h.

The impurit y of t he ears is t o list en t o t he slander of ot hers.

O Nanak, t he mort al's soul goes, bound and gagged t o t he cit y of Deat h. | | 2| |

First Mehl:

All impurit y comes from doubt and at t achment t o dualit y.

Birt h and deat h are subj ect t o t he Command of t he Lord's Will; t hrough His Will we
come and go.

Eat ing and drinking are pure, since t he Lord gives nourishment t o all.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs, who underst and t he Lord, are not st ained by impurit y. | | 3| |
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Pauree:

Praise t he Great True Guru; wit hin Him is t he great est great ness.

When t he Lord causes us t o meet t he Guru, t hen we come t o see t hem.

When it pleases Him, t hey come t o dwell in our minds.

By His Command, when He places His hand on our foreheads, wickedness depart s
from wit hin.

When t he Lord is t horoughly pleased, t he nine t reasures are obt ained. | | 18| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

First , purifying himself, t he Brahmin comes and sit s in his purified enclosure.

The pure foods, which no one else has t ouched, are placed before him.

Being purified, he t akes his food, and begins t o read his sacred verses.

But it is t hen t hrown int o a filt hy place - whose fault is t his?

The corn is sacred, t he wat er is sacred; t he fire and salt are sacred as well; when t he
fift h t hing, t he ghee, is added,

t hen t he food becomes pure and sanct ified.

Coming int o cont act wit h t he sinful human body, t he food becomes so impure t hat is
is spat upon.

That mout h which does not chant t he Naam, and wit hout t he Name eat s t ast y foods

- O Nanak, know t his: such a mout h is t o be spat upon. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

From woman, man is born; wit hin woman, man is conceived; t o woman he is engaged
and married.

Woman becomes his friend; t hrough woman, t he fut ure generat ions come.

When his woman dies, he seeks anot her woman; t o woman he is bound.

So why call her bad? From her, kings are born.

From woman, woman is born; wit hout woman, t here would be no one at all.

O Nanak, only t he True Lord is wit hout a woman.

That mout h which praises t he Lord cont inually is blessed and beaut iful.

O Nanak, t hose faces shall be radiant in t he Court of t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All call You t heir own, Lord; one who does not own You, is picked up and t hrown
away.

Everyone receives t he rewards of his own act ions; his account is adj ust ed accordingly.

Since one is not dest ined t o remain in t his world anyway, why should he ruin himself
in pride?

Do not call anyone bad; read t hese words, and underst and.

Don't argue wit h fools. | | 19| |

Shalok, First Mehl:

O Nanak, speaking insipid words, t he body and mind become insipid.

He is called t he most insipid of t he insipid; t he most insipid of t he insipid is his
reput at ion.

The insipid person is discarded in t he Court of t he Lord, and t he insipid one's face is
spat upon.

The insipid one is called a fool; he is beat en wit h shoes in punishment . | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Those who are false wit hin, and honorable on t he out side, are very common in t his
world.

Even t hough t hey may bat he at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage, st ill, t heir
filt h does not depart .

Those who have silk on t he inside and rags on t he out side, are t he good ones in t his
world.

They embrace love for t he Lord, and cont emplat e beholding Him.

I n t he Lord's Love, t hey laugh, and in t he Lord's Love, t hey weep, and also keep
silent .

They do not care for anyt hing else, except t heir True Husband Lord.

Sit t ing, wait ing at t he Lord's Door, t hey beg for food, and when He gives t o t hem,
t hey eat .

There is only One Court of t he Lord, and He has only one pen; t here, you and I shall
meet .

I n t he Court of t he Lord, t he account s are examined; O Nanak, t he sinners are
crushed, like oil seeds in t he press. | | 2| |

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Pauree:

You Yourself creat ed t he creat ion; You Yourself infused Your power int o it .

You behold Your creat ion, like t he losing and winning dice of t he eart h.

Whoever has come, shall depart ; all shall have t heir t urn.

He who owns our soul, and our very breat h of life - why should we forget t hat Lord
and Mast er from our minds?

Wit h our own hands, let us resolve our own affairs. | | 20| |


What sort of love is t his, which clings t o dualit y?
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O Nanak, he alone is called a lover, who remains forever immersed in absorpt ion.

But one who feels good only when good is done for him, and feels bad when t hings go
badly

- do not call him a lover. He t rades only for his own account . | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

One who offers bot h respect ful greet ings and rude refusal t o his mast er, has gone
wrong from t he very beginning.

O Nanak, bot h of his act ions are false; he obt ains no place in t he Court of t he Lord.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Serving Him, peace is obt ained; medit at e and dwell upon t hat Lord and Mast er
forever.

Why do you do such evil deeds, t hat you shall have t o suffer so?

Do not do any evil at all; look ahead t o t he fut ure wit h foresight .

So t hrow t he dice in such a way, t hat you shall not lose wit h your Lord and Mast er.

Do t hose deeds which shall bring you profit . | | 21| |


I f a servant performs service, while being vain and argument at ive,

he may t alk as much as he want s, but he shall not be pleasing t o his Mast er.

But if he eliminat es his self-conceit and t hen performs service, he shall be honored.

O Nanak, if he merges wit h t he one wit h whom he is at t ached, his at t achment
becomes accept able. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

What ever is in t he mind, comes fort h; spoken words by t hemselves are j ust wind.

He sows seeds of poison, and demands Ambrosial Nect ar. Behold - what j ust ice is
t his? | | 2| |

Second Mehl:

Friendship wit h a fool never works out right .

As he knows, he act s; behold, and see t hat it is so.

One t hing can be absorbed int o anot her t hing, but dualit y keeps t hem apart .

No one can issue commands t o t he Lord Mast er; offer inst ead humble prayers.

Pract icing falsehood, only falsehood is obt ained. O Nanak, t hrough t he Lord's Praise,
one blossoms fort h. | | 3| |

Second Mehl:

Friendship wit h a fool, and love wit h a pompous person,

are like lines drawn in wat er, leaving no t race or mark. | | 4| |

Second Mehl:

I f a fool does a j ob, he cannot do it right .

Even if he does somet hing right , he does t he next t hing wrong. | | 5| |

Pauree:

I f a servant , performing service, obeys t he Will of his Mast er,

his honor increases, and he receives double his wages.

But if he claims t o be equal t o his Mast er, he earns his Mast er's displeasure.

He loses his ent ire salary, and is also beat en on his face wit h shoes.

Let us all celebrat e Him, from whom we receive our nourishment .

O Nanak, no one can issue commands t o t he Lord Mast er; let us offer prayers inst ead.
| | 22| |


What sort of gift is t his, which we receive only by our own asking?
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O Nanak, t hat is t he most wonderful gift , which is received from t he Lord, when He is
t ot ally pleased. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

What sort of service is t his, by which t he fear of t he Lord Mast er does not depart ?

O Nanak, he alone is called a servant , who merges wit h t he Lord Mast er. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Nanak, t he Lord's limit s cannot be known; He has no end or limit at ion.

He Himself creat es, and t hen He Himself dest roys.

Some have chains around t heir necks, while some ride on many horses.

He Himself act s, and He Himself causes us t o act . Unt o whom should I complain?

O Nanak, t he One who creat ed t he creat ion - He Himself t akes care of it . | | 23| |

Shalok, First Mehl:
!
He Himself fashioned t he vessel of t he body, and He Himself fills it .

I nt o some, milk is poured, while ot hers remain on t he fire.

Some lie down and sleep on soft beds, while ot hers remain wat chful.

He adorns t hose, O Nanak, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

He Himself creat es and fashions t he world, and He Himself keeps it in order.

Having creat ed t he beings wit hin it , He oversees t heir birt h and deat h.

Unt o whom should we speak, O Nanak, when He Himself is all-in-all? | | 2| |

Pauree:

The descript ion of t he great ness of t he Great Lord cannot be described.

He is t he Creat or, all-lowerful and benevolent ; He gives sust enance t o all beings.

The mort al does t hat work, which has been pre-dest ined from t he very beginning.

O Nanak, except for t he One Lord, t here is no ot her place at all.

He does what ever He wills. | | 24| | 1| | Sudh| |


Raag Aasaa, The Word Of The Devot ees:

Kabeer, Naam Dayv And Ravi Daas.

Aasaa, Kabeer Jee:

Falling at t he Feet of t he Guru, I pray, and ask Him, "Why was man creat ed?

What deeds cause t he world t o come int o being, and be dest royed? Tell me, t hat I
may underst and."| | 1| |

O Divine Guru, please, show Mercy t o me, and place me on t he right pat h, by which
t he bonds of fear may be cut away.

The pains of birt h and deat h come from past act ions and karma; peace comes when
t he soul finds release from reincarnat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The mort al does not break free from t he bonds of t he noose of Maya, and he does not
seek t he shelt er of t he profound, absolut e Lord.

He does not realize t he dignit y of t he self, and Nirvaanaa; because of t his, his doubt
does not depart . | | 2| |

The soul is not born, even t hough he t hinks it is born; it is free from birt h and deat h.

When t he mort al gives up his ideas of birt h and deat h, he remains const ant ly
absorbed in t he Lord's Love. | | 3| |

As t he reflect ion of an obj ect blends in t he wat er when t he pit cher is broken,
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says Kabeer, j ust so virt ue dispels doubt , and t hen t he soul is absorbed in t he
profound, absolut e Lord. | | 4| | 1| |
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Aasaa:

They wear loin clot hs, t hree and a half yards long, and t riple-wound sacred t hreads.

They have rosaries around t heir necks, and t hey carry glit t ering j ugs in t heir hands.

They are not called Saint s of t he Lord - t hey are t hugs of Benares. | | 1| |

Such 'saint s' are not pleasing t o me;

t hey eat t he t rees along wit h t he branches. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
They wash t heir pot s and pans before put t ing t hem on t he st ove, and t hey wash t he
wood before light ing it .

They dig up t he eart h and make t wo fireplaces, but t hey eat t he whole person! | | 2| |

Those sinners cont inually wander in evil deeds, while t hey call t hemselves t ouch-
not hing saint s.

They wander around forever and ever in t heir self-conceit , and all t heir families are
drowned. | | 3| |

He is at t ached t o t hat , t o which t he Lord has at t ached him, and he act s accordingly.

Says Kabeer, one who meet s t he True Guru, is not reincarnat ed again. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa:

My Fat her has comfort ed me. He has given me a cozy bed, and placed His Ambrosial
Nect ar in my mout h.

How could I forget t hat Fat her from my mind?

When I go t o t he world hereaft er, I shall not lose t he game. | | 1| |

Maya is dead, O mot her, and I am very happy.

I do not wear t he pat ched coat , nor do I feel t he chill. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am a sacrifice t o my Fat her, who gave me life.

He put an end t o my associat ion wit h t he five deadly sins.

I have conquered t hose five demons, and t rampled t hem underfoot .

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, my mind and body are drenched wit h His Love.
| | 2| |

My Fat her is t he Great Lord of t he Universe.

How shall I go t o t hat Fat her?

When I met t he True Guru, He showed me t he Way.

The Fat her of t he Universe is pleasing t o my mind. | | 3| |

I am Your son, and You are my Fat her.

We bot h dwell in t he same place.

Says Kabeer, t he Lord's humble servant knows only t he One.

By Guru's Grace, I have come t o know everyt hing. | | 4| | 3| |

Aasaa:

I n one pot , t hey put a boiled chicken, and in t he ot her pot , t hey put wine.

The five Yogis of t he Tant ric rit ual sit t here, and in t heir midst sit s t he noseless one,
t he shameless queen. | | 1| |

The bell of t he shameless queen, Maya, rings in bot h worlds.

Some rare person of discriminat ing wisdom has cut off your nose. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hin all dwells t he noseless Maya, who kills all, and dest roys t hem.

She says, "I am t he sist er, and t he daught er of t he sist er of everyone; I am t he hand-
maiden of one who marries me."| | 2| |

My Husband is t he Great One of discriminat ing wisdom; He alone is called a Saint .

He st ands by me, and no one else comes near me. | | 3| |

I have cut off her nose, and cut off her ears, and cut t ing her int o bit s, I have expelled
her.

Says Kabeer, she is t he darling of t he t hree worlds, but t he enemy of t he Saint s.
| | 4| | 4| |

Aasaa:

The Yogis, celibat es, penit ent s and Sannyaasees make pilgrimages t o all t he sacred
places.

The Jains wit h shaven heads, t he silent ones, t he beggars wit h mat t ed hair - in t he
end, t hey all shall die. | | 1| |

Medit at e, t herefore, on t he Lord.

What can t he Messenger of Deat h do t o one whose t ongue loves t he Name of t he
Lord? | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who know t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas, ast rology and t he rules of grammar of
many languages;

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t hose who know Tant ras and mant ras and all medicines - even t hey shall die in t he
end. | | 2| |

Those who enj oy regal power and rule, royal canopies and t hrones, many beaut iful
women,

bet el nut s, camphor and fragrant sandalwood oil - in t he end, t hey t oo shall die. | | 3| |

I have searched all t he Vedas, Puraanas and Simrit ees, but none of t hese can save
anyone.

Says Kabeer, medit at e on t he Lord, and eliminat e birt h and deat h. | | 4| | 5| |

Aasaa:

The elephant is t he guit ar player, t he ox is t he drummer, and t he crow plays t he
cymbals.

Put t ing on t he skirt , t he donkey dances around, and t he wat er buffalo performs
devot ional worship. | | 1| |

The Lord, t he King, has cooked t he cakes of ice,

but only t he rare man of underst anding eat s t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

Sit t ing in his den, t he lion prepares t he bet el leaves, and t he muskrat brings t he bet el
nut s.

Going from house t o house, t he mouse sings t he songs of j oy, and t he t urt le blows on
t he conch-shell. | | 2| |

The son of t he st erile woman goes t o get married, and t he golden canopy is spread
out for him.

He marries a beaut iful and ent icing young woman; t he rabbit and t he lion sing t heir
praises. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O Saint s - t he ant has eat en t he mount ain.

The t urt le says, "I need a burning coal, also." List en t o t his myst ery of t he Shabad.
| | 4| | 6| |

Aasaa:

The body is a bag wit h sevent y-t wo chambers, and one opening, t he Tent h Gat e.

He alone is a real Yogi on t his eart h, who asks for t he primal world of t he nine
regions. | | 1| |

Such a Yogi obt ains t he nine t reasures.

He lift s his soul up from below, t o t he skies of t he Tent h Gat e. | | 1| | Pause| |

He makes spirit ual wisdom his pat ched coat , and medit at ion his needle. He t wist s t he
t hread of t he Word of t he Shabad.

Making t he five element s his deer skin t o sit on, he walks on t he Guru's Pat h. | | 2| |

He makes compassion his shovel, his body t he firewood, and he kindles t he fire of
divine vision.

He places love wit hin his heart , and he remains in deep medit at ion t hroughout t he
four ages. | | 3| |

All Yoga is in t he Name of t he Lord; t he body and t he breat h of life belong t o Him.

Says Kabeer, if God grant s His Grace, He best ows t he insignia of Trut h. | | 4| | 7| |

Aasaa:

Where have t he Hindus and Muslims come from? Who put t hem on t heir different
pat hs?

Think of t his, and cont emplat e it wit hin your mind, O men of evil int ent ions. Who will
go t o heaven and hell? | | 1| |

O Qazi, which book have you read?

Such scholars and st udent s have all died, and none of t hem have discovered t he inner
meaning. | | 1| | Pause| |

Because of t he love of woman, circumcision is done; I don't believe in it , O Siblings of
Dest iny.

I f God wished me t o be a Muslim, it would be cut off by it self. | | 2| |

I f circumcision makes one a Muslim, t hen what about a woman?

She is t he ot her half of a man's body, and she does not leave him, so he remains a
Hindu. | | 3| |

Give up your holy books, and remember t he Lord, you fool, and st op oppressing
ot hers so badly.

Kabeer has grasped hold of t he Lord's Support , and t he Muslims have ut t erly failed.
| | 4| | 8| |

Aasaa:

As long as t he oil and t he wick are in t he lamp, everyt hing is illuminat ed.
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But when t he oil is burnt , t he wick goes out , and t he mansion becomes desolat e. | | 1| |

O mad-man, no one will keep you, for even a moment .

Medit at e on t he Name of t hat Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Tell me, whose mot her is t hat , whose fat her is t hat , and which man has a wife?

When t he pit cher of t he body breaks, no one cares for you at all. Everyone says,
"Take him away, t ake him away! "| | 2| |

Sit t ing on t he t hreshold, his mot her cries, and his brot hers t ake away t he coffin.

Taking down her hair, his wife cries out in sorrow, and t he swan-soul depart s all
alone. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O Saint s, about t he t errifying world-ocean.

This human suffers t ort ure and t he Messenger of Deat h will not leave him alone, O
Lord of t he World. | | 4| | 9| |

Du-Tukas


Aasaa Of Kabeer Jee, Chau-Padas, I k-Tukas:

Sanak and Sanand, t he sons of Brahma, could not find t he Lord's limit s.

Brahma wast ed his life away, cont inually reading t he Vedas. | | 1| |

Churn t he churn of t he Lord, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

Churn it st eadily, so t hat t he essence, t he but t er, may not be lost . | | 1| | Pause| |

Make your body t he churning j ar, and use t he st ick of your mind t o churn it .

Gat her t he curds of t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 2| |

The churning of t he Lord is t o reflect upon Him wit hin your mind.

By Guru's Grace, t he Ambrosial Nect ar flows int o us. | | 3| |
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Says Kabeer, if t he Lord, our King cast s His Glance of Grace,

one is carried across t o t he ot her side, holding fast t o t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 1| | 10| |

Aasaa:

The wick has dried up, and t he oil is exhaust ed.

The drum does not sound, and t he act or has gone t o sleep. | | 1| |

The fire has gone out , and no smoke is produced.

The One Lord is pervading and permeat ing everywhere; t here is no ot her second.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The st ring has broken, and t he guit ar makes no sound.

He mist akenly ruins his own affairs. | | 2| |

When one comes t o underst and, he forget s his preaching, rant ing and raving, and
arguing. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, t he st at e of supreme dignit y is never far from t hose who conquer t he
five demons of t he body passions. | | 4| | 2| | 11| |

Aasaa:

As many mist akes as t he son commit s,

his mot her does not hold t hem against him in her mind. | | 1| |

O Lord, I am Your child.

Why not dest roy my sins? | | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he son, in anger, runs away,

even t hen, his mot her does not hold it against him in her mind. | | 2| |

My mind has fallen int o t he whirlpool of anxiet y.

Wit hout t he Naam, how can I cross over t o t he ot her side? | | 3| |

Please, bless my body wit h pure and last ing underst anding, Lord;

in peace and poise, Kabeer chant s t he Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| | 12| |

Aasaa:

My pilgrimage t o Mecca is on t he banks of t he Gomat i River;

t he spirit ual t eacher in his yellow robes dwells t here. | | 1| |

Waaho! Waaho! Hail! Hail! How wondrously he sings.

The Name of t he Lord is pleasing t o my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

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Naarada t he sage, and Shaarada t he goddess of knowledge, serve t he Lord.

The goddess Lakhshmi sit s by Him as His slave. | | 2| |

The mala is around my neck, and t he Lord's Name is upon my t ongue.

I repeat t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, a t housand t imes, and bow in reverence t o
Him. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord;

I t each bot h Hindus and Muslims. | | 4| | 4| | 13| |

Aasaa, Kabeer Jee, 9 Panch-Padas, 5 Du-Tukas:


You t ear off t he leaves, O gardener, but in each and every leaf, t here is life.

That st one idol, for which you t ear off t hose leaves - t hat st one idol is lifeless. | | 1| |

I n t his, you are mist aken, O gardener.

The True Guru is t he Living Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Brahma is in t he leaves, Vishnu is in t he branches, and Shiva is in t he flowers.

When you break t hese t hree gods, whose service are you performing? | | 2| |

The sculpt or carves t he st one and fashions it int o an idol, placing his feet upon it s
chest .

I f t his st one god was t rue, it would devour t he sculpt or for t his! | | 3| |

Rice and beans, candies, cakes and cookies

- t he priest enj oys t hese, while he put s ashes int o t he mout h of t he idol. | | 4| |

The gardener is mist aken, and t he world is mist aken, but I am not mist aken.

Says Kabeer, t he Lord preserves me; t he Lord, my King, has showered His Blessings
upon me. | | 5| | 1| | 14| |

Aasaa:

Twelve years pass in childhood, and for anot her t went y years, he does not pract ice
self-discipline and aust erit y.

For anot her t hirt y years, he does not worship God in any way, and t hen, when he is
old, he repent s and regret s. | | 1| |

His life wast es away as he cries out , "Mine, mine! "

The pool of his power has dried up. | | 1| | Pause| |

He makes a dam around t he dried-up pool, and wit h his hands, he makes a fence
around t he harvest ed field.

When t he t hief of Deat h comes, he quickly carries away what t he fool had t ried t o
preserve as his own. | | 2| |

His feet and head and hands begin t o t remble, and t he t ears flow copiously from his
eyes.

His t ongue has not spoken t he correct words, but now, he hopes t o pract ice religion!
| | 3| |

I f t he Dear Lord shows His Mercy, one enshrines love for Him, and obt ains t he Profit
of t he Lord's Name.

By Guru's Grace, he receives t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name, which alone shall go wit h
him, when he depart s in t he end. | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O Saint s - he shall not t ake any ot her wealt h wit h him.

When t he summons comes from t he King, t he Lord of t he Universe, t he mort al
depart s, leaving behind his wealt h and mansions. | | 5| | 2| | 15| |

Aasaa:

To some, t he Lord has given silks and sat ins, and t o some, beds decorat ed wit h cot t on
ribbons.

Some do not even have a poor pat ched coat , and some live in t hat ched hut s. | | 1| |

Do not indulge in envy and bickering, O my mind.

By cont inually doing good deeds, t hese are obt ained, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

The pot t er works t he same clay, and colors t he pot s in different ways.

I nt o some, he set s pearls, while t o ot hers, he at t aches filt h. | | 2| |

God gave wealt h t o t he miser for him t o preserve, but t he fool calls it his own.
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When t he Messenger of Deat h st rikes him wit h his club, in an inst ant , everyt hing is
set t led. | | 3| |

The Lord's humble servant is called t he most exalt ed Saint ; he obeys t he Command of
t he Lord's Order, and obt ains peace.

What ever is pleasing t o t he Lord, he accept s as True; he enshrines t he Lord's Will
wit hin his mind. | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O Saint s - it is false t o call out , "Mine, mine."

Breaking t he bird cage, deat h t akes t he bird away, and only t he t orn t hreads remain.
| | 5| | 3| | 16| |

Aasaa:

I am Your humble servant , Lord; Your Praises are pleasing t o my mind.

The Lord, t he Primal Being, t he Mast er of t he poor, does not ordain t hat t hey should
be oppressed. | | 1| |

O Qazi, it is not right t o speak before Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

Keeping your fast s, recit ing your prayers, and reading t he Kalma, t he I slamic creed,
shall not t ake you t o paradise.

The Temple of Mecca is hidden wit hin your mind, if you only knew it . | | 2| |

That should be your prayer, t o administ er j ust ice. Let your Kalma be t he knowledge of
t he unknowable Lord.

Spread your prayer mat by conquering your five desires, and you shall recognize t he
t rue religion. | | 3| |

Recognize Your Lord and Mast er, and fear Him wit hin your heart ; conquer your
egot ism, and make it wort hless.

As you see yourself, see ot hers as well; only t hen will you become a part ner in
heaven. | | 4| |

The clay is one, but it has t aken many forms; I recognize t he One Lord wit hin t hem
all.

Says Kabeer, I have abandoned paradise, and reconciled my mind t o hell. | | 5| | 4| | 17| |

Aasaa:

From t he cit y of t he Tent h Gat e, t he sky of t he mind, not even a drop rains down.
Where is t he music of t he sound current of t he Naad, which was cont ained in it ?

The Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, t he Mast er of wealt h has t aken away
t he Supreme Soul. | | 1| |

O Fat her, t ell me: where has it gone? I t used t o dwell wit hin t he body,

and dance in t he mind, t eaching and speaking. | | 1| | Pause| |

Where has t he player gone - he who made t his t emple his own?

No st ory, word or underst anding is produced; t he Lord has drained off all t he power.
| | 2| |

The ears, your companions, have gone deaf, and t he power of your organs is
exhaust ed.

Your feet have failed, your hands have gone limp, and no words issue fort h from your
mout h. | | 3| |

Having grown weary, t he five enemies and all t he t hieves have wandered away
according t o t heir own will.

The elephant of t he mind has grown weary, and t he heart has grown weary as well;
t hrough it s power, it used t o pull t he st rings. | | 4| |

He is dead, and t he bonds of t he t en gat es are opened; he has left all his friends and
brot hers.

Says Kabeer, one who medit at es on t he Lord, breaks his bonds, even while yet alive.
| | 5| | 5| | 18| |

Aasaa, 4 I k-Tukas:

No one is more powerful t han t he she-serpent Maya,

who deceived even Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. | | 1| |

Having bit t en and st ruck t hem down, she now sit s in t he immaculat e wat ers.

By Guru's Grace, I have seen her, who has bit t en t he t hree worlds. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, why is she called a she-serpent ?

One who realizes t he True Lord, devours t he she-serpent . | | 2| |

No one else is more frivolous t han t his she-serpent .

When t he she-serpent is overcome, what can t he Messengers of t he King of Deat h do?
| | 3| |
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This she-serpent is creat ed by Him.

What power or weakness does she have by herself? | | 4| |

I f she abides wit h t he mort al, t hen his soul abides in his body.

By Guru's Grace, Kabeer has easily crossed over. | | 5| | 6| | 19| |

Aasaa:

Why bot her t o read t he Simrit ees t o a dog?

Why bot her t o sing t he Lord's Praises t o t he fait hless cynic? | | 1| |

Remain absorbed in t he Lord's Name, Raam, Raam, Raam.

Do not bot her t o speak of it t o t he fait hless cynic, even by mist ake. | | 1| | Pause| |

Why offer camphor t o a crow?

Why give t he snake milk t o drink? | | 2| |

Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, discriminat ing underst anding is
at t ained.

That iron which t ouches t he Philosopher's St one becomes gold. | | 3| |

The dog, t he fait hless cynic, does everyt hing as t he Lord causes him t o do.

He does t he deeds pre-ordained from t he very beginning. | | 4| |

I f you t ake Ambrosial Nect ar and irrigat e t he neem t ree wit h it ,

st ill, says Kabeer, it s nat ural qualit ies are not changed. | | 5| | 7| | 20| |

Aasaa:

A fort ress like t hat of Sri Lanka, wit h t he ocean as a moat around it

- t here is no news about t hat house of Raavan. | | 1| |

What shall I ask for? Not hing is permanent .

I see wit h my eyes t hat t he world is passing away. | | 1| | Pause| |

Thousands of sons and t housands of grandsons

- but in t hat house of Raavan, t he lamps and wicks have gone out . | | 2| |

The moon and t he sun cooked his food.

The fire washed his clot hes. | | 3| |

Under Guru's I nst ruct ions, one whose mind is filled wit h t he Lord's Name,

becomes permanent , and does not go anywhere. | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, list en, people:

wit hout t he Lord's Name, no one is liberat ed. | | 5| | 8| | 21| |

Aasaa:

First , t he son was born, and t hen, his mot her.

The guru falls at t he feet of t he disciple. | | 1| |

List en t o t his wonderful t hing, O Siblings of Dest iny!

I saw t he lion herding t he cows. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fish of t he wat er gives birt h upon a t ree.

I saw a cat carrying away a dog. | | 2| |

The branches are below, and t he root s are above.

The t runk of t hat t ree bears fruit s and flowers. | | 3| |

Riding a horse, t he buffalo t akes him out t o graze.

The bull is away, while his load has come home. | | 4| |

Says Kabeer, one who underst ands t his hymn,

and chant s t he Lord's Name, comes t o underst and everyt hing. | | 5| | 9| | 22| |

22 Chau-Padas And Panch-Padas, Aasaa Of Kabeer Jee, 8 Tri-Padas, 7 Du-Tukas, 1 I k-
Tuka:


The Lord creat ed t he body from sperm, and prot ect ed it in t he fire pit .

For t en mont hs He preserved you in your mot her's womb, and t hen, aft er you were
born, you became at t ached t o Maya. | | 1| |

O mort al, why have you at t ached yourself t o greed, and lost t he j ewel of life?

You did not plant t he seeds of good act ions in t he eart h of your past lives.
| | 1| | Pause| |

From an infant , you have grown old. That which was t o happen, has happened.

When t he Messenger of Deat h comes and grabs you by your hair, why do you cry out
t hen? | | 2| |
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You hope for long life, while Deat h count s your breat hs.

The world is a game, O Kabeer, so t hrow t he dice consciously. | | 3| | 1| | 23| |

Aasaa:

I make my body t he dying vat , and wit hin it , I dye my mind. I make t he five element s
my marriage guest s.

I t ake my marriage vows wit h t he Lord, my King; my soul is imbued wit h His Love.
| | 1| |

Sing, sing, O brides of t he Lord, t he marriage songs of t he Lord.

The Lord, my King, has come t o my house as my Husband. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hin t he lot us of my heart , I have made my bridal pavilion, and I have spoken t he
wisdom of God.

I have obt ained t he Lord King as my Husband - such is my great good fort une. | | 2| |

!
The angles, holy men, silent sages, and t he 330,000,000 deit ies have come in t heir
heavenly chariot s t o see t his spect acle.

Says Kabeer, I have been t aken in marriage by t he One Supreme Being, t he Lord God.
| | 3| | 2| | 24| |

Aasaa:

I am bot hered by my mot her-in-law, Maya, and loved by my fat her-in-law, t he Lord. I
fear even t he name of my husband's elder brot her, Deat h.

O my mat es and companions, my husband's sist er, misunderst anding has seized me,
and I am burning wit h t he pain of separat ion from my husband's younger brot her,
divine knowledge. | | 1| |

My mind has gone insane, since I forgot t he Lord. How can I lead a virt uous lifest yle?

He rest s in t he bed of my mind, but I cannot see Him wit h my eyes. Unt o whom
should I t ell my sufferings? | | 1| | Pause| |

My st ep-fat her, egot ism, fight s wit h me, and my mot her, desire, is always int oxicat ed.

When I st ayed wit h my elder brot her, medit at ion, t hen I was loved by my Husband
Lord. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, t he five passions argue wit h me, and in t hese argument s, my life is
wast ing away.

The false Maya has bound t he whole world, but I have obt ained peace, chant ing t he
Name of t he Lord. | | 3| | 3| | 25| |

Aasaa:

I n my house, I const ant ly weave t he t hread, while you wear t he t hread around your
neck, O Brahmin.

You read t he Vedas and sacred hymns, while I have enshrined t he Lord of t he
Universe in my heart . | | 1| |

Upon my t ongue, wit hin my eyes, and wit hin my heart , abides t he Lord, t he Lord of
t he Universe.

When you are int errogat ed at Deat h's door, O mad-man, what will you say t hen?
| | 1| | Pause| |

I am a cow, and You are t he herdsman, t he Sust ainer of t he World. You are my
Saving Grace, lifet ime aft er lifet ime.

You have never t aken me across t o graze t here - what sort of a herdsman are You?
| | 2| |

You are a Brahmin, and I am a weaver of Benares; can You underst and my wisdom?

You beg from emperors and kings, while I medit at e on t he Lord. | | 3| | 4| | 26| |

Aasaa:

The life of t he world is only a dream; life is j ust a dream.

Believing it t o be t rue, I grasped at it , and abandoned t he supreme t reasure. | | 1| |

O Fat her, I have enshrined love and affect ion for Maya,

which has t aken t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom away from me. | | 1| | Pause| |

The mot h sees wit h it s eyes, but it st ill becomes ent angled; t he insect does not see
t he fire.

At t ached t o gold and woman, t he fool does not t hink of t he noose of Deat h. | | 2| |

Reflect upon t his, and abandon sin; t he Lord is a boat t o carry you across.

Says Kabeer, such is t he Lord, t he Life of t he World; t here is no one equal t o Him.
| | 3| | 5| | 27| |

Aasaa:
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I n t he past , I have t aken many forms, but I shall not t ake form again.

The st rings and wires of t he musical inst rument are worn out , and I am in t he power
of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

Now, I no longer dance t o t he t une.

My mind no longer beat s t he drum. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have burnt away sexual desire, anger and at t achment t o Maya, and t he pit cher of
my desires has burst .

The gown of sensuous pleasures is worn out , and all my doubt s have been dispelled.
| | 2| |

I look upon all beings alike, and my conflict and st rife are ended.

Says Kabeer, when t he Lord showed His Favor, I obt ained Him, t he Perfect One.
| | 3| | 6| | 28| |

Aasaa:

You keep your fast s t o please Allah, while you murder ot her beings for pleasure.

You look aft er your own int erest s, and so not see t he int erest s of ot hers. What good is
your word? | | 1| |

O Qazi, t he One Lord is wit hin you, but you do not behold Him by t hought or
cont emplat ion.

You do not care for ot hers, you are a religious fanat ic, and your life is of no account at
all. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your holy script ures say t hat Allah is True, and t hat he is neit her male nor female.

But you gain not hing by reading and st udying, O mad-man, if you do not gain t he
underst anding in your heart . | | 2| |

Allah is hidden in every heart ; reflect upon t his in your mind.

The One Lord is wit hin bot h Hindu and Muslim; Kabeer proclaims t his out loud.
| | 3| | 7| | 29| |

Aasaa, Ti-Pada, I k-Tuka:

I have decorat ed myself t o meet my Husband Lord.

But t he Lord, t he Life of t he Word, t he Sust ainer of t he Universe, has not come t o
meet me. | | 1| |

The Lord is my Husband, and I am t he Lord's bride.

The Lord is so great , and I am infinit esimally small. | | 1| | Pause| |

The bride and t he Groom dwell t oget her.

They lie upon t he one bed, but t heir union is difficult . | | 2| |

Blessed is t he soul-bride, who is pleasing t o her Husband Lord.

Says Kabeer, she shall not have t o be reincarnat ed again. | | 3| | 8| | 30| |

Aasaa Of Kabeer Jee, Du-Padas:


When t he Diamond of t he Lord pierces t he diamond of my mind, t he fickle mind
waving in t he wind is easily absorbed int o Him.

This Diamond fills all wit h Divine Light ; t hrough t he True Guru's Teachings, I have
found Him. | | 1| |

The sermon of t he Lord is t he unst ruck, endless song.

Becoming a swan, one recognizes t he Diamond of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, I have seen such a Diamond, permeat ing and pervading t he world.

The hidden diamond became visible, when t he Guru revealed it t o me. | | 2| | 1| | 31| |

Aasaa:

My first wife, ignorance, was ugly, of low social st at us and bad charact er; she was evil
in my home, and in her parent s' home.

My present bride, divine underst anding, is beaut iful, wise and well-behaved; I have
t aken her t o my heart . | | 1| |

I t has t urned out so well, t hat my first wife has died.

May she, whom I have now married, live t hroughout t he ages. | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, when t he younger bride came, t he elder one lost her husband.

The younger bride is wit h me now, and t he elder one has t aken anot her husband.
| | 2| | 2| | 32| |
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Aasaa:

My daught er-in-law was first called Dhannia, t he woman of wealt h,

but now she is called Raam-j annia, t he servant of t he Lord. | | 1| |

These shaven-headed saint s have ruined my house.

They have caused my son t o st art chant ing t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O mot her:

t hese shaven-headed saint s have done away wit h my low social st at us. | | 2| | 3| | 33| |

Aasaa:

St ay, st ay, O daught er-in-law - do not cover your face wit h a veil.

I n t he end, t his shall not bring you even half a shell. | | 1| | Pause| |

The one before you used t o veil her face;

do not follow in her foot st eps. | | 1| |

The only merit in veiling your face is
!
t hat for a few days, people will say, "What a noble bride has come". | | 2| |

Your veil shall be t rue only if

you skip, dance and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, t he soul-bride shall win,

only if she passes her life singing t he Lord's Praises. | | 4| | 1| | 34| |

Aasaa:

I would rat her be cut apart by a saw, t han have You t urn Your back on me.

Hug me close, and list en t o my prayer. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o You - please, t urn Your face t o me, O Beloved Lord.

Why have You t urned Your back t o me? Why have You killed me? | | 1| | Pause| |

Even if You cut my body apart , I shall not pull my limbs away from You.

Even if my body falls, I shall not break my bonds of love wit h You. | | 2| |

Bet ween You and I , t here is no ot her.

You are t he Husband Lord, and I am t he soul-bride. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O people:

now, I place no reliance in you. | | 4| | 2| | 35| |

Aasaa:
!
No one knows t he secret of God, t he Cosmic Weaver.
!
He has st ret ched out t he fabric of t he whole world. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
When you list en t o t he Vedas and t he Puraanas,
!
you shall know t hat t he whole world is only a small piece of His woven fabric. | | 1| |

He has made t he eart h and sky His loom.

Upon it , He moves t he t wo bobbins of t he sun and t he moon. | | 2| |
! !
Placing my feet t oget her, I have accomplished one t hing - my mind is pleased wit h
t hat Weaver.
! !
I have come t o underst and my own home, and recognize t he Lord wit hin my heart .
| | 3| |

Says Kabeer, when my body workshop breaks,

t he Weaver shall blend my t hread wit h His t hread. | | 4| | 3| | 36| |

Aasaa:
!
Wit h filt h wit hin t he heart , even if one bat hes at sacred places of pilgrimage, st ill, he
shall not go t o heaven.

Not hing is gained by t rying t o please ot hers - t he Lord cannot be fooled. | | 1| |

Worship t he One Divine Lord.

The t rue cleansing bat h is service t o t he Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f salvat ion can be obt ained by bat hing in wat er, t hen what about t he frog, which is
always bat hing in wat er?

As is t he frog, so is t hat mort al; he is reincarnat ed, over and over again. | | 2| |
!
I f t he hard-heart ed sinner dies in Benaares, he cannot escape hell.

And even if t he Lord's Saint dies in t he cursed land of Haramba, st ill, he saves all his
family. | | 3| |

Where t here is neit her day nor night , and neit her Vedas nor Shaast ras, t here, t he
Formless Lord abides.

Says Kabeer, medit at e on Him, O mad-men of t he world. | | 4| | 4| | 37| |

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Aasaa, The Word Of The Reverend Naam Dayv Jee:

I n t he one and in t he many, He is pervading and permeat ing; wherever I look, t here
He is.

The marvellous image of Maya is so fascinat ing; how few underst and t his. | | 1| |

God is everyt hing, God is everyt hing. Wit hout God, t here is not hing at all.

As one t hread holds hundreds and t housands of beads, He is woven int o His creat ion.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The waves of t he wat er, t he foam and bubbles, are not dist inct from t he wat er.

This manifest ed world is t he playful game of t he Supreme Lord God; reflect ing upon it ,
we find t hat it is not different from Him. | | 2| |

False doubt s and dream obj ect s - man believes t hem t o be t rue.

The Guru has inst ruct ed me t o t ry t o do good deeds, and my awakened mind has
accept ed t his. | | 3| |

Says Naam Dayv, see t he Creat ion of t he Lord, and reflect upon it in your heart .

I n each and every heart , and deep wit hin t he very nucleus of all, is t he One Lord.
| | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa:

Bringing t he pit cher, I fill it wit h wat er, t o bat he t he Lord.

But 4.2 million species of beings are in t he wat er - how can I use it for t he Lord, O
Siblings of Dest iny? | | 1| |

Wherever I go, t he Lord is t here.

He cont inually plays in supreme bliss. | | 1| | Pause| |

I bring flowers t o weave a garland, in worshipful adorat ion of t he Lord.

But t he bumble bee has already sucked out t he fragrance - how can I use it for t he
Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny? | | 2| |

I carry milk and cook it t o make pudding, wit h which t o feed t he Lord.

But t he calf has already t ast ed t he milk - how can I use it for t he Lord, O Siblings of
Dest iny? | | 3| |

The Lord is here, t he Lord is t here; wit hout t he Lord, t here is no world at all.

Prays Naam Dayv, O Lord, You are t ot ally permeat ing and pervading all places and
int erspaces. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa:

My mind is t he yardst ick, and my t ongue is t he scissors.

I measure it out and cut off t he noose of deat h. | | 1| |

What do I have t o do wit h social st at us? What do I have t o wit h ancest ry?

I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, day and night . | | 1| | Pause| |
! !
I dye myself in t he color of t he Lord, and sew what has t o be sewn.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, I cannot live, even for a moment . | | 2| |

I perform devot ional worship, and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Twent y-four hours a day, I medit at e on my Lord and Mast er. | | 3| |

My needle is gold, and my t hread is silver.

Naam Dayv's mind is at t ached t o t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| |

Aasaa:

The snake sheds it s skin, but does not lose it s venom.

The heron appears t o be medit at ing, but it is concent rat ing on t he wat er. | | 1| |

Why do you pract ice medit at ion and chant ing,

when your mind is not pure? | | 1| | Pause| |

That man who feeds like a lion,

is called t he god of t hieves. | | 2| |

Naam Dayv's Lord and Mast er has set t led my inner conflict s.
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Drink in t he sublime elixir of t he Lord, O deceit ful one. | | 3| | 4| |

Aasaa:

One who recognizes t he Supreme Lord God, dislikes ot her desires.

He focuses his consciousness on t he Lord's devot ional worship, and keeps his mind
free of anxiet y. | | 1| |

O my mind, how will you cross over t he world-ocean, if you are filled wit h t he wat er of
corrupt ion?

Gazing upon t he falseness of Maya, you have gone ast ray, O my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

You have given me birt h in t he house of a calico-print er, but I have found t he
Teachings of t he Guru.

By t he Grace of t he Saint , Naam Dayv has met t he Lord. | | 2| | 5| |

Aasaa, The Word Of The Reverend Ravi Daas Jee:


The deer, t he fish, t he bumble bee, t he mot h and t he elephant are dest royed, each for
a single defect .

So t he one who is filled wit h t he five incurable vices - what hope is t here for him?
| | 1| |

O Lord, he is in love wit h ignorance.

His lamp of clear wisdom has grown dim. | | 1| | Pause| |

The creeping creat ures live t hought less lives, and cannot discriminat e bet ween good
and evil.

I t is so difficult t o obt ain t his human incarnat ion, and yet , t hey keep company wit h t he
low. | | 2| |

Wherever t he beings and creat ures are, t hey are born according t o t he karma of t heir
past act ions.

The noose of deat h is unforgiving, and it shall cat ch t hem; it cannot be warded off.
| | 3| |

O servant Ravi Daas, dispel your sorrow and doubt , and know t hat Guru-given
spirit ual wisdom is t he penance of penances.

O Lord, Dest royer of t he fears of Your humble devot ees, make me supremely blissful
in t he end. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa:

Your Saint s are Your body, and t heir company is Your breat h of life.

By t he True Guru-given spirit ual wisdom, I know t he Saint s as t he gods of gods. | | 1| |

O Lord, God of gods, grant me t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t he sublime essence of t he
Saint s' conversat ion, and t he Love of t he Saint s. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Charact er of t he Saint s, t he lifest yle of t he Saint s, and t he service of t he servant

I ask for t hese, and for one t hing more - devot ional worship, which shall fulfill my
desires.

Do not show me t he wicked sinners. | | 3| |

Says Ravi Daas, he alone is wise, who knows t his:

t here is no difference bet ween t he Saint s and t he I nfinit e Lord. | | 4| | 2| |

Aasaa:

You are sandalwood, and I am t he poor cast or oil plant , dwelling close t o you.

From a lowly t ree, I have become exalt ed; Your fragrance, Your exquisit e fragrance
now permeat es me. | | 1| |

O Lord, I seek t he Sanct uary of t he company of Your Saint s;

I am wort hless, and You are so benevolent . | | 1| | Pause| |

You are t he whit e and yellow t hreads of silk, and I am like a poor worm.

O Lord, I seek t o live in t he Company of t he Saint s, like t he bee wit h it s honey. | | 2| |

My social st at us is low, my ancest ry is low, and my birt h is low as well.

I have not performed t he service of t he Lord, t he Lord, says Ravi Daas t he cobbler.
| | 3| | 3| |

Aasaa:

What would it mat t er, if my body were cut int o pieces?

I f I were t o lose Your Love, Lord, t hen Your humble servant would be afraid. | | 1| |

Your lot us feet are t he home of my mind.

Drinking in Your Nect ar, I have obt ained t he wealt h of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Prosperit y, adversit y, propert y and wealt h are j ust Maya.
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Your humble servant is not engrossed in t hem. | | 2| |

Your humble servant is t ied by t he rope of Your Love.

Says Ravi Daas, what benefit would I get by escaping from it ? | | 3| | 4| |

Aasaa:

The Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har, Har, Har, Haray.

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t he humble are carried across t o salvat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Lord's Name, Kabeer became famous and respect ed.

The account s of his past incarnat ions were t orn up. | | 1| |

Because of Naam Dayv's devot ion, t he Lord drank t he milk he offered.

He shall not have t o suffer t he pains of reincarnat ion int o t he world again. | | 2| |

Servant Ravi Daas is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love.

By Guru's Grace, he shall not have t o go t o hell. | | 3| | 5| |

How does t he puppet of clay dance?

He looks and list ens, hears and speaks, and runs around. | | 1| | Pause| |

When he acquires somet hing, he is inflat ed wit h ego.

But when his wealt h is gone, t hen he cries and bewails. | | 1| |

I n t hought , word and deed, he is at t ached t o t he sweet and t angy flavors.

When he dies, no one knows where he has gone. | | 2| |

Says Ravi Daas, t he world is j ust a dramat ic play, O Siblings of Dest iny.
`
I have enshrined love for t he Lord, t he st ar of t he show. | | 3| | 6| |

Aasaa, The Word Of Devot ee Dhanna Jee:


I wandered t hrough count less incarnat ions, but mind, body and wealt h never remain
st able.

At t ached t o, and st ained by t he poisons of sexual desire and greed, t he mind has
forgot t en t he j ewel of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The poisonous fruit seems sweet t o t he dement ed mind, which does not know t he
difference bet ween good and evil.
!
Turning away from virt ue, his love for ot her t hings increases, and he weaves again t he
web of birt h and deat h. | | 1| |

He does not know t he way t o t he Lord, who dwells wit hin his heart ; burning in t he
t rap, he is caught by t he noose of deat h.

Gat hering t he poisonous fruit s, he fills his mind wit h t hem, and he forget s God, t he
Supreme Being, from his mind. | | 2| |

The Guru has given t he wealt h of spirit ual wisdom; pract icing medit at ion, t he mind
becomes one wit h Him.

Embracing loving devot ional worship for t he Lord, I have come t o know peace;
sat isfied and sat iat ed, I have been liberat ed. | | 3| |

One who is filled wit h t he Divine Light , recognizes t he undeceivable Lord God.

Dhanna has obt ained t he Lord, t he Sust ainer of t he World, as his wealt h; meet ing t he
humble Saint s, he merges in t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Naam Dayv's mind was absorbed int o God, Gobind, Gobind, Gobind.

The calico-print er, wort h half a shell, became wort h millions. | | 1| | Pause| |

Abandoning weaving and st ret ching t hread, Kabeer enshrined love for t he Lord's lot us
feet .

A weaver from a lowly family, he became an ocean of excellence. | | 1| |

Ravi Daas, who used t o carry dead cows every day, renounced t he world of Maya.

He became famous in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and obt ained t he
Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. | | 2| |

Sain, t he barber, t he village drudge, became famous in each and every house.

The Supreme Lord God dwelled in his heart , and he was count ed among t he devot ees.
| | 3| |
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Hearing t his, Dhanna t he Jaat applied himself t o devot ional worship.

The Lord of t he Universe met him personally; Dhanna was so very blessed. | | 4| | 2| |

O my consciousness, why don't you remain conscious of t he Merciful Lord? How can
you recognize any ot her?

You may run around t he whole universe, but t hat alone happens which t he Creat or
Lord does. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he wat er of t he mot her's womb, He fashioned t he body wit h t en gat es.

He gives it sust enance, and preserves it in fire - such is my Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

The mot her t urt le is in t he wat er, and her babies are out of t he wat er. She has no
wings t o prot ect t hem, and no milk t o feed t hem.

The Perfect Lord, t he embodiment of supreme bliss, t he Fascinat ing Lord t akes care of
t hem. See t his, and underst and it in your mind| | 2| |

The worm lies hidden under t he st one - t here is no way for him t o escape.
!
Says Dhanna, t he Perfect Lord t akes care of him. Fear not , O my soul. | | 3| | 3| |

Aasaa, The Word Of Shaykh Fareed Jee:


They alone are t rue, whose love for God is deep and heart -felt .
!
Those who have one t hing in t heir heart , and somet hing else in t heir mout h, are
j udged t o be false. | | 1| |

Those who are imbued wit h love for t he Lord, are delight ed by His Vision.

Those who forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are a burden on t he eart h.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Those whom t he Lord at t aches t o t he hem of His robe, are t he t rue dervishes at His
Door.

Blessed are t he mot hers who gave birt h t o t hem, and fruit ful is t heir coming int o t he
world. | | 2| |

O Lord, Sust ainer and Cherisher, You are infinit e, unfat homable and endless.

Those who recognize t he True Lord - I kiss t heir feet . | | 3| |

I seek Your Prot ect ion - You are t he Forgiving Lord.

Please, bless Shaykh Fareed wit h t he bount y of Your medit at ive worship. | | 4| | 1| |

Aasaa:

Says Shaykh Fareed, O my dear friend, at t ach yourself t o t he Lord.

This body shall t urn t o dust , and it s home shall be a neglect ed graveyard. | | 1| |

You can meet t he Lord t oday, O Shaykh Fareed, if you rest rain your bird-like desires
which keep your mind in t urmoil. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f I had known t hat I was t o die, and not ret urn again,

I would not have ruined myself by clinging t o t he world of falsehood. | | 2| |

So speak t he Trut h, in right eousness, and do not speak falsehood.

The disciple ought t o t ravel t he rout e, point ed out by t he Guru. | | 3| |

Seeing t he yout hs being carried across, t he heart s of t he beaut iful young soul-brides
are encouraged.

Those who side wit h t he glit t er of gold, are cut down wit h a saw. | | 4| |

O Shaykh, no one's life is permanent in t his world.

That seat , upon which we now sit - many ot hers sat on it and have since depart ed.
| | 5| |
!
As t he swallows appear in t he mont h of Kat ik, forest fires in t he mont h of Chayt , and
light ning in Saawan,

and as t he bride's arms adorn her husband's neck in wint er; | | 6| |

Just so, t he t ransit ory human bodies pass away. Reflect upon t his in your mind.

I t t akes six mont hs t o form t he body, but it breaks in an inst ant . | | 7| |

O Fareed, t he eart h asks t he sky, "Where have t he boat men gone?"
!
Some have been cremat ed, and some lie in t heir graves; t heir souls are suffering
rebukes. | | 8| | 2| |
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Raag Gooj aree, First Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House:

I would make Your Name t he sandalwood, and my mind t he st one t o rub it on;

for saffron, I would offer good deeds; t hus, I perform worship and adorat ion wit hin
my heart . | | 1| |

Perform worship and adorat ion by medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord;
wit hout t he Name, t here is no worship and adorat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f one were t o wash his heart inwardly, like t he st one idol which is washed on t he
out side,

his filt h would be removed, his soul would be cleansed, and he would be liberat ed
when he depart s. | | 2| |

Even beast s have value, as t hey eat grass and give milk.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he mort al's life is cursed, as are t he act ions he performs. | | 3| |

The Lord is hear at hand - do not t hink t hat He is far away. He always cherishes us,
and remembers us.

What ever He gives us, we eat ; says Nanak, He is t he True Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree, First Mehl:

From t he lot us of Vishnu's navel, Brahma was born; He chant ed t he Vedas wit h a
melodious voice.

He could not find t he Lord's limit s, and he remained in t he darkness of coming and
going. | | 1| |

Why should I forget my Beloved? He is t he support of my very breat h of life.

The perfect beings perform devot ional worship t o Him. The silent sages serve Him
t hrough t he Guru's Teachings. | | 1| | Pause| |

His lamps are t he sun and t he moon; t he One Light of t he Dest royer of ego fills t he
t hree worlds.

One who becomes Gurmukh remains immaculat ely pure, day and night , while t he self-
willed manmukh is enveloped by t he darkness of night . | | 2| |

The Siddhas in Samaadhi are cont inually in conflict ; what can t hey see wit h t heir t wo
eyes?

One who has t he Divine Light wit hin his heart , and is awakened t o t he melody of t he
Word of t he Shabad - t he True Guru set t les his conflict s. | | 3| |

O Lord of angels and men, infinit e and unborn, Your True Mansion is incomparable.

Nanak merges impercept ibly int o t he Life of t he world; shower Your mercy upon him,
and save him. | | 4| | 2| |
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Cursed is t hat life, in which t he Lord's Love is not obt ained.

Cursed is t hat occupat ion, in which t he Lord is forgot t en, and one becomes at t ached
t o dualit y. | | 1| |

Serve such a True Guru, O my mind, t hat by serving Him, God's Love may be
produced, and all ot hers may be forgot t en.

Your consciousness shall remain at t ached t o t he Lord; t here shall be no fear of old
age, and t he supreme st at us shall be obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |

A divine peace wells up from God's Love; behold, it comes from devot ional worship.

When my ident it y consumed my ident ical ident it y, t hen my mind became immaculat ely
pure, and my light was blended wit h t he Divine Light . | | 2| |

Wit hout good fort une, such a True Guru cannot be found, no mat t er how much all
may yearn for Him.

I f t he veil of falsehood is removed from wit hin, t hen last ing peace is obt ained. | | 3| |

O Nanak, what service can t he servant perform for such a True Guru? He should offer
his life, his very soul, t o t he Guru.

I f he focuses his consciousness on t he Will of t he True Guru, t hen t he True Guru
Himself will bless him. | | 4| | 1| | 3| |

Gooj aree, Third Mehl:

Serve t he Lord; do not serve anyone else.

Serving t he Lord, you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your heart 's desires; serving anot her,
your life shall pass away in vain. | | 1| |

The Lord is my Love, t he Lord is my way of life, t he Lord is my speech and
conversat ion.

By Guru's Grace, my mind is sat urat ed wit h t he Lord's Love; t his is what makes up my
service. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is my Simrit ees, t he Lord is my Shaast ras; t he Lord is my relat ive and t he
Lord is my brot her.

I am hungry for t he Lord; my mind is sat isfied wit h t he Name of t he Lord. The Lord is
my relat ion, my helper in t he end. | | 2| |

Wit hout t he Lord, ot her asset s are false. They do not go wit h t he mort al when he
depart s.

The Lord is my wealt h, which shall go wit h me; wherever I go, it will go. | | 3| |

One who is at t ached t o falsehood is false; false are t he deeds he does.

Says Nanak, everyt hing happens according t o t he Will of t he Lord; no one has any say
in t his at all. | | 4| | 2| | 4| |


I t is so difficult t o obt ain t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, in t his age; only t he
Gurmukh obt ains it .

Wit hout t he Name, no one is liberat ed; let anyone make ot her effort s, and see. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru; I am forever a sacrifice t o Him.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind, and one remains
absorbed in Him. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
When God inst ills His fear, a balanced det achment springs up in t he mind.

Through t his det achment , t he Lord is obt ained, and one remains absorbed in t he Lord.
| | 2| |

He alone is liberat ed, who conquers his mind; Maya does not st ick t o him again.

He dwells in t he Tent h Gat e, and obt ains t he underst anding of t he t hree worlds. | | 3| |

O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru, one becomes t he Guru; behold, His Wondrous Will.
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This deed was done by t he Creat or Lord; one's light merges int o t he Light . | | 4| | 3| | 5| |


Everyone chant s t he Lord's Name, Raam, Raam; but by such chant ing, t he Lord is not
obt ained.

By Guru's Grace, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind, and t hen, t he fruit s are
obt ained. | | 1| |

One who enshrines love for God wit hin his mind,

never forget s t he Lord; he cont inually chant s t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, in his
conscious mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those whose heart s are filled wit h hypocrisy, who are called saint s only for t heir
out ward show

- t heir desires are never sat isfied, and t hey depart grieving in t he end. | | 2| |

Alt hough one may bat he at many places of pilgrimage, st ill, his ego never depart s.

That man, whose sense of dualit y does not depart - t he Right eous Judge of Dharma
shall punish him. | | 3| |

That humble being, unt o whom God showers His Mercy, obt ains Him; how few are t he
Gurmukhs who underst and Him.
!
O Nanak, if one conquers his ego wit hin, t hen he comes t o meet t he Lord. | | 4| | 4| | 6| |

!
That humble being who eliminat es his ego is at peace; he is blessed wit h an ever-
st able int ellect .

That humble being is immaculat ely pure, who, as Gurmukh, underst ands t he Lord, and
focuses his consciousness on t he Lord's Feet . | | 1| |

O my unconscious mind, remain conscious of t he Lord, and you shall obt ain t he fruit s
of your desires.

By Guru's Grace, you shall obt ain t he sublime elixir of t he Lord; by cont inually drinking
it in, you shall have et ernal peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

When one meet s t he True Guru, he becomes t he philosopher's st one, wit h t he abilit y
t o t ransform ot hers, inspiring t hem t o worship t he Lord.

One who worships t he Lord in adorat ion, obt ains his rewards; inst ruct ing ot hers, he
reveals t he Trut h. | | 2| |

Wit hout becoming t he philosopher's st one, he does not inspire ot hers t o worship t he
Lord; wit hout inst ruct ing his own mind, how can he inst ruct ot hers?

The ignorant , blind man calls himself t he guru, but t o whom can he show t he way?
| | 3| |

O Nanak, wit hout His Mercy, not hing can be obt ained. One upon whom He cast s His
Glance of Grace, obt ains Him.

By Guru's Grace, God best ows great ness, and proj ect s t he Word of His Shabad.
| | 4| | 5| | 7| |

Gooj aree, Third Mehl, Panch-Padas:

Wisdom is not produced in Benares, nor is wisdom lost in Benares.

Meet ing t he True Guru, wisdom is produced, and t hen, one obt ains t his

List en t o t he sermon of t he Lord, O mind, and enshrine t he Shabad of His Word wit hin
your mind.
!
I f your int ellect remains st able and st eady, t hen doubt shall depart from wit hin you.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Enshrine t he Lord's lot us feet wit hin your heart , and your sins shall be erased.

I f your soul overcomes t he five element s, t hen you shall come t o have a home at t he
t rue place of pilgrimage. | | 2| |

This mind of t he self-cent ered manmukh is so st upid; it does not obt ain any
underst anding at all.

I t does not underst and t he Name of t he Lord; it depart s repent ing in t he end. | | 3| |

I n t his mind are found Benares, all sacred shrines of pilgrimage and t he Shaast ras; t he
True Guru has explained t his.

The sixt y-eight places of pilgrimage remain wit h one, whose heart is filled wit h t he
Lord. | | 4| |

O Nanak, upon meet ing t he True Guru, t he Order of t he Lord's Will is underst ood, and
t he One Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind.

Those who are pleasing t o You, O True Lord, are t rue. They remain absorbed in You.
| | 5| | 6| | 8| |
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The One Name is t he t reasure, O Pandit . List en t o t hese True Teachings.

No mat t er what you read in dualit y, reading and cont emplat ing it , you shall only
cont inue t o suffer. | | 1| |

So grasp t he Lord's lot us feet ; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, you shall come
t o underst and.

!
Wit h your t ongue, t ast e t he sublime elixir of t he Lord, and your mind shall be
rendered immaculat ely pure. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he mind becomes cont ent , and t hen, hunger and desire will
not t rouble you any longer.

Obt aining t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, one does not go knocking
at ot her doors. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukh babbles on and on, but he does not underst and.

One whose heart is illumined, by Guru's Teachings, obt ains t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 3| |

You may list en t o t he Shaast ras, but you do not underst and, and so you wander from
door t o door.

He is a fool, who does not underst and his own self, and who does not enshrine love
for t he True Lord. | | 4| |

The True Lord has fooled t he world - no one has any say in t his at all.

O Nanak, He does what ever He pleases, according t o His Will. | | 5| | 7| | 9| |


Raag Gooj aree, Fourt h Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House:

O Servant of t he Lord, O True Guru, O True Primal Being, I offer my prayers t o You, O
Guru.

I am an insect and a worm; O True Guru, I seek Your Sanct uary; please, be merciful
and best ow upon me t he Light of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O my Best Friend, O Divine Guru, please illuminat e me wit h t he Light of t he Lord.

By Guru's I nst ruct ions, t he Naam is my breat h of life, and t he Praise of t he Lord is my
occupat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord's servant s have t he great est good fort une; t hey have fait h in t he Lord, Har,
Har, and a t hirst for t he Lord.

Obt aining t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t hey are sat isfied; j oining t he Company of
t he Holy, t heir virt ues shine fort h. | | 2| |

Those who have not obt ained t he essence of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, are
most unfort unat e; t hey are t aken away by t he Messenger of Deat h.

Those who have not sought t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru and t he Company of t he
Holy - cursed are t heir lives, and cursed are t heir hopes of life. | | 3| |

Those humble servant s of t he Lord, who have obt ained t he Company of t he True
Guru, have such pre-ordained dest iny writ t en on t heir foreheads.

Blessed, blessed is t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, where t he sublime essence
of t he Lord is obt ained. Meet ing wit h His humble servant , O Nanak, t he Naam shines
fort h. | | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree, Fourt h Mehl:

The Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe is t he Beloved of t he minds of t hose who j oin t he
Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion. The Shabad of His Word fascinat es t heir minds.

Chant , and medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe; God is t he One who gives
gift s t o all. | | 1| |

O my Siblings of Dest iny, t he Lord of t he Universe, Govind, Govind, Govind, has
ent iced and fascinat ed my mind.

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, Govind, Govind, Govind; j oining
t he Holy Societ y of t he Guru, Your humble servant is beaut ified. | | 1| | Pause| |

Devot ional worship t o t he Lord is an ocean of peace; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings,
wealt h, prosperit y and t he spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas fall at our feet .

The Lord's Name is t he Support of His humble servant ; he chant s t he Lord's Name,
and wit h t he Lord's Name he is adorned. | | 2| |
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Evil-minded, unfort unat e and shallow-minded are t hose who feel anger in t heir minds,
when t hey hear t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

You may place ambrosial nect ar before crows and ravens, but t hey will be sat isfied
only by eat ing manure and dung wit h t heir mout hs. | | 3| |

The True Guru, t he Speaker of Trut h, is t he pool of Ambrosial Nect ar; bat hing wit hin
it , t he crow becomes a swan.

O Nanak, blessed, blessed and very fort unat e are t hose who, t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, wit h t he Naam, wash away t he filt h of t heir heart s. | | 4| | 2| |


The humble servant s of t he Lord are exalt ed, and exalt ed is t heir speech. Wit h t heir
mout hs, t hey speak for t he benefit of ot hers.

Those who list en t o t hem wit h fait h and devot ion, are blessed by t he Lord; showering
His Mercy, He saves t hem. | | 1| |

Lord, please, let me meet t he beloved servant s of t he Lord.

The True Guru, t he Perfect Guru, is my Beloved, my very breat h of life; t he Guru has
saved me, t he sinner. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs are fort unat e, so very fort unat e; t heir Support is t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

They obt ain t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; t hrough t he
Guru's Teachings, t hey obt ain t his t reasure-house of devot ional worship. | | 2| |

Those who do not obt ain t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t he True Guru, t he True
Primal Being, are most unfort unat e; t hey are dest royed by t he Messenger of Deat h.

They are like dogs, pigs and j ackasses; t hey are cast int o t he womb of reincarnat ion,
and t he Lord st rikes t hem down as t he worst of murderers. | | 3| |

O Lord, Kind t o t he poor, please shower Your mercy upon Your humble servant , and
save him.

Servant Nanak has ent ered t he Lord's Sanct uary; if it pleases You, Lord, please save
him. | | 4| | 3| |


Be Merciful and at t une my mind, so t hat I might medit at e cont inually on t he Lord's
Name, night and day.

The Lord is all peace, all virt ue and all wealt h; remembering Him, all misery and
hunger depart . | | 1| |

O my mind, t he Lord's Name is my companion and brot her.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, I sing t he Praises of t he Lord's Name; it shall be my help
and support in t he end, and it shall deliver me in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

You Yourself are t he Giver, O God, I nner-knower, Searcher of heart s; by Your Grace,
You have infused longing for You in my mind.

My mind and body long for t he Lord; God has fulfilled my longing. I have ent ered t he
Sanct uary of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

Human birt h is obt ained t hrough good act ions; wit hout t he Name, it is cursed, t ot ally
cursed, and it passes away in vain.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, one obt ains only suffering for his delicacies
t o eat . His mout h is insipid, and his face is spat upon, again and again. | | 3| |

Those humble beings, who have ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Lord God, Har, Har, are
blessed wit h glory in t he Court of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Blessed, blessed and congrat ulat ions, says God t o His humble servant . O servant
Nanak, He embraces him, and blends him wit h Himself. | | 4| | 4| |


O Gurmukhs, O my friends and companions, give me t he gift of t he Lord's Name, t he
life of my very life.

I am t he slave, t he servant of t he Guru's Sikhs, who medit at e on t he Lord God, t he
Primal Being, night and day. | | 1| |

Wit hin my mind and body, I have enshrined love for t he feet of t he Guru's Sikhs.

O my life-mat es, O Sikhs of t he Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny, inst ruct me in t he
Teachings, t hat I might merge in t he Lord's Merger. | | 1| | Pause| |

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When it pleases t he Lord God, he causes us t o meet t he Gurmukhs; t he Hymns of t he
Guru, t he True Guru, are very sweet t o t heir minds.

Very fort unat e are t he beloved Sikhs of t he Guru; t hrough t he Lord, t hey at t ain t he
supreme st at e of Nirvaanaa. | | 2| |

The Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion of t he Guru, is loved by t he Lord. The Naam,
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is sweet and pleasing t o t heir minds.

One who does not obt ain t he Associat ion of t he True Guru, is a most unfort unat e
sinner; he is consumed by t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

I f God, t he Kind Mast er, Himself shows His kindness, t hen t he Lord causes t he
Gurmukh t o merge int o Himself.

Servant Nanak chant s t he Glorious Words of t he Guru's Bani; t hrough t hem, one is
absorbed int o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| |


One who has found t he Lord God t hrough t he True Guru, has made t he Lord seem so
sweet t o me, t hrough t he His Teachings.

My mind and body have been cooled and soot hed, and t ot ally rej uvenat ed; by great
good fort une, I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, let anyone who can implant t he Lord's Name wit hin me, come
and meet wit h me.

Unt o my Beloved, I give my mind and body, and my very breat h of life. He speaks t o
me of t he sermon of my Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Guru's Teachings, I have obt ained courage, fait h and t he Lord. He keeps
my mind focused cont inually on t he Lord, and t he Name of t he Lord.

The Words of t he True Guru's Teachings are Ambrosial Nect ar; t his Amrit t rickles int o
t he mout h of t he one who chant s t hem. | | 2| |

I mmaculat e is t he Naam, which cannot be st ained by filt h. Through t he Guru's
Teachings, chant t he Naam wit h love.

That man who has not found t he wealt h of t he Naam is most unfort unat e; he dies

The source of bliss, t he Life of t he world, t he Great Giver brings bliss t o all who
medit at e on t he Lord.

You are t he Great Giver, all beings belong t o You. O servant Nanak, You forgive t he
Gurmukhs, and merge t hem int o Yourself. | | 4| | 6| |


Gooj aree, Fourt h Mehl, Third House:

Mot her, fat her and sons are all made by t he Lord;

t he relat ionships of all are est ablished by t he Lord. | | 1| |

I have given up all my st rengt h, O my brot her.

The mind and body belong t o t he Lord, and t he human body is ent irely under His
cont rol. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord Himself infuses devot ion int o His humble devot ees.

I n t he midst of family life, t hey remain unat t ached. | | 2| |

When inner love is est ablished wit h t he Lord,

t hen what ever one does, is pleasing t o my Lord God. | | 3| |

I do t hose deeds and t asks which t he Lord has set me t o;

I do t hat which He makes me t o do. | | 4| |

Those whose devot ional worship is pleasing t o my God

- O Nanak, t hose humble beings cent er t heir minds lovingly on t he Lord's Name.
| | 5| | 1| | 7| | 16| |

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Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House:


Why, O mind, do you cont rive your schemes, when t he Dear Lord Himself provides for
your care?

From rocks and st ones, He creat ed t he living beings, and He places before t hem t heir
sust enance. | | 1| |

O my Dear Lord of Souls, one who meet s wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion,
is saved.

By Guru's Grace, he obt ains t he supreme st at us, and t he dry branch blossoms fort h in
greenery. | | 1| | Pause| |

Mot her, fat her, friends, children, and spouse - no one is t he support of any ot her.

For each and every individual, t he Lord and Mast er provides sust enance; why do you
fear, O my mind? | | 2| |

The flamingoes fly hundreds of miles, leaving t heir young ones behind.

Who feeds t hem, and who t eaches t hem t o feed t hemselves? Have you ever t hought
of t his in your mind? | | 3| |

All t reasures and t he eight een supernat ural spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas are held by
t he Lord and Mast er in t he palm of His hand.

Servant Nanak is devot ed, dedicat ed, and forever a sacrifice t o You - Your vast
expanse has no limit . | | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Chau-Padas, Second House:


They perform t he four rit uals and six religious rit es; t he world is engrossed in t hese.

They are not cleansed of t he filt h of t heir ego wit hin; wit hout t he Guru, t hey lose t he
game of life. | | 1| |

O my Lord and Mast er, please, grant Your Grace and preserve me.

Out of millions, hardly anyone is a servant of t he Lord. All t he ot hers are mere t raders.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I have searched all t he Shaast ras, t he Vedas and t he Simrit ees, and t hey all affirm one
t hing:

wit hout t he Guru, no one obt ains liberat ion; see, and reflect upon t his in your mind.
| | 2| |

Even if one t akes cleansing bat hs at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage, and
wanders over t he whole planet ,

and performs all t he rit uals of purificat ion day and night , st ill, wit hout t he True Guru,
t here is only darkness. | | 3| |

Roaming and wandering around, I have t ravelled over t he whole world, and now, I
have arrived at t he Lord's Door.

The Lord has eliminat ed my evil-mindedness, and enlight ened my int ellect ; O servant
Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are saved. | | 4| | 1| | 2| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl:

The wealt h of t he Lord is my chant ing, t he wealt h of t he Lord is my deep medit at ion;
t he wealt h of t he Lord is t he food I enj oy.

I do not forget t he Lord, Har, Har, from my mind, even for an inst ant ; I have found
Him in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

O mot her, your son has ret urned home wit h a profit :

t he wealt h of t he Lord while walking, t he wealt h of t he Lord while sit t ing, and t he
wealt h of t he Lord while waking and sleeping. | | 1| | Pause| |

The wealt h of t he Lord is my cleansing bat h, t he wealt h of t he Lord is my wisdom; I
cent er my medit at ion on t he Lord.

The wealt h of t he Lord is my raft , t he wealt h of t he Lord is my boat ; t he Lord, Har,
Har, is t he ship t o carry me across. | | 2| |
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Through t he wealt h of t he Lord, I have forgot t en my anxiet y; t hrough t he wealt h of
t he Lord, my doubt has been dispelled.

From t he wealt h of t he Lord, I have obt ained t he nine t reasures; t he t rue essence of
t he Lord has come int o my hands. | | 3| |

No mat t er how much I eat and expend t his wealt h, it is not exhaust ed; here and
hereaft er, it remains wit h me.

Loading t he t reasure, Guru Nanak has given it , and t his mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's
Love. | | 4| | 2| | 3| |


Remembering Him, all sins are erased, and ones generat ions are saved.

So medit at e cont inually on t he Lord, Har, Har; He has no end or limit at ion. | | 1| |

O son, t his is your mot her's hope and prayer,

t hat you may never forget t he Lord, Har, Har, even for an inst ant . May you ever
vibrat e upon t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| | Pause| |

May t he True Guru be kind t o you, and may you love t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

May t he preservat ion of your honor by t he Transcendent Lord be your clot hes, and
may t he singing of His Praises be your food. | | 2| |

So drink in forever t he Ambrosial Nect ar; may you live long, and may t he medit at ive
remembrance of t he Lord give you infinit e delight .

May j oy and pleasure be yours; may your hopes be fulfilled, and may you never be
t roubled by worries. | | 3| |

Let t his mind of yours be t he bumble bee, and let t he Lord's feet be t he lot us flower.

Says servant Nanak, at t ach your mind t o t hem, and blossom fort h like t he song-bird,
upon finding t he rain-drop. | | 4| | 3| | 4| |


He decides t o go t o t he west , but t he Lord leads him away t o t he east .

I n an inst ant , He est ablishes and disest ablishes; He holds all mat t ers in His hands.
| | 1| |

Cleverness is of no use at all.

What ever my Lord and Mast er deems t o be right - t hat alone comes t o pass.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n his desire t o acquire land and accumulat e wealt h, one's breat h escapes him.

He must leave all his armies, assist ant s and servant s; rising up, he depart s t o t he Cit y
of Deat h. | | 2| |

Believing himself t o be unique, he clings t o his st ubborn mind, and shows himself off.

That food, which t he blameless people have condemned and discarded, he eat s again
and again. | | 3| |

One, unt o whom t he Lord shows His nat ural mercy, has t he noose of Deat h cut away
from him.

Says Nanak, one who meet s t he Perfect Guru, is celebrat ed as a householder as well
as a renunciat e. | | 4| | 4| | 5| |


Those humble beings who chant t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,
have t heir bonds broken.

Sexual desirer, anger, t he poison of Maya and egot ism - t hey are rid of t hese
afflict ions. | | 1| |

One who j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and chant s t he Praises of
t he Lord,

has his mind purified, by Guru's Grace, and he obt ains t he j oy of all j oys. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever t he Lord does, he sees t hat as good; such is t he devot ional service he
performs.

He sees friends and enemies as all t he same; t his is t he sign of t he Way of Yoga. | | 2| |

The all-pervading Lord is fully filling all places; why should I go anywhere else?

He is permeat ing and pervading wit hin each and every heart ; I am immersed in His
Love, dyed in t he color of His Love. | | 3| |

When t he Lord of t he Universe becomes kind and compassionat e, t hen one ent ers t he
home of t he Fearless Lord.
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His t roubles and worries are ended in an inst ant ; O Nanak, he merges in celest ial
peace. | | 4| | 5| | 6| |


Whoever I approach t o ask for help, I find him full of his own t roubles.

One who worships in his heart t he Supreme Lord God, crosses over t he t errifying

No one, except t he Guru-Lord, can dispel our pain and sorrow.

Forsaking God, and serving anot her, one's honor, dignit y and reput at ion are
decreased. | | 1| | Pause| |

Relat ives, relat ions and family bound t hrough Maya are of no avail.
!
The Lord's servant , alt hough of lowly birt h, is exalt ed. Associat ing wit h him, one
obt ains t he fruit s of his mind's desires. | | 2| |

Through corrupt ion, one may obt ain t housands and millions of enj oyment s, but even
so, his desires are not sat isfied t hrough t hem.

Remembering t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, millions of light s appear, and t he
incomprehensible is underst ood. | | 3| |

Wandering and roaming around, I have come t o Your Door, Dest royer of fear, O Lord
King.

Servant Nanak yearns for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy; in it , he finds peace.
| | 4| | 6| | 7| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Panch-Pada, Second House:


First , he came t o dwell in his mot her's womb; leaving it , he came int o t he world.

Splendid mansions, beaut iful gardens and palaces - none of t hese shall go wit h him.
| | 1| |

All ot her greeds of t he greedy are false.

The Perfect Guru has given me t he Name of t he Lord, which my soul has come t o
t reasure. | | 1| | Pause| |

Surrounded by dear friends, relat ives, children, siblings and spouse, he laughs
playfully.

But when t he very last moment arrives, Deat h seizes him, while t hey merely look on.
| | 2| |

By cont inual oppression and exploit at ion, he accumulat es wealt h, gold, silver and
money,

but t he load-bearer get s only palt ry wages, while t he rest of t he money passes on t o
ot hers. | | 3| |

He grabs and collect s horses, elephant s and chariot s, and claims t hem as his own.

!
But when he set s out on t he long j ourney, t hey will not go even one st ep wit h him.
| | 4| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is my wealt h; t he Naam is my princely pleasure; t he
Naam is my family and helper.

The Guru has given Nanak t he wealt h of t he Naam; it neit her perishes, nor comes or
goes. | | 5| | 1| | 8| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Ti-Padas, Second House:


My sorrows are ended, and I am filled wit h peace. The fire of desire wit hin me has
been quenched.

The True Guru has implant ed t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin
me; it neit her dies, nor goes anywhere. | | 1| |

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t he bonds of Maya are cut away.

When my God becomes kind and compassionat e, one j oins t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy, and is emancipat ed. | | 1| | Pause| |

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Twent y-four hours a day, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, absorbed in loving

He remains unaffect ed by bot h fort une and misfort une, and he recognizes t he Creat or
Lord. | | 2| |

The Lord saves t hose who belong t o Him, and all pat hways are opened t o t hem.

Says Nanak, t he value of t he Merciful Lord God cannot be described. | | 3| | 1| | 9| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Du-Padas, Second House:


The Lord has sanct ified t he sinners and made t hem His own; all bow in reverence t o
Him.

No one asks about t heir ancest ry and social st at us; inst ead, t hey yearn for t he dust of
t heir feet . | | 1| |

O Lord Mast er, such is Your Name.

You are called t he Lord of all creat ion; You give Your unique support t o Your servant .
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak has obt ained underst anding;
singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises is his only support .

The Lord's servant s, Naam Dayv, Trilochan, Kabeer and Ravi Daas t he shoe-maker
have been liberat ed. | | 2| | 1| | 10| |


No one underst ands t he Lord; who can underst and His plans?

Shiva, Brahma and all t he silent sages cannot underst and t he st at e of t he Lord. | | 1| |

God's sermon is profound and unfat homable.

He is heard t o be one t hing, but He is underst ood t o be somet hing else again; He is
beyond descript ion and explanat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself is t he devot ee, and He Himself is t he Lord and Mast er; He is imbued wit h
Himself.

Nanak's God is pervading and permeat ing everywhere; wherever he looks, He is t here.
| | 2| | 2| | 11| |


The humble servant of t he Lord has no plans, polit ics or ot her clever t ricks.

Whenever t he occasion arises, t here, he medit at es on t he Lord. | | 1| |

I t is t he very nat ure of God t o love His devot ees;

He cherishes His servant , and caresses him as His own child. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord's servant sings t he Kirt an of His Praises as his worship, deep medit at ion,
self-discipline and religious observances.

Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of his Lord and Mast er, and has received t he
blessings of fearlessness and peace. | | 2| | 3| | 12| |


Worship t he Lord in adorat ion, day and night , O my dear - do not delay for a moment .

Serve t he Saint s wit h loving fait h, and set aside your pride and st ubbornness. | | 1| |

The fascinat ing, playful Lord is my very breat h of life and honor.

He abides in my heart ; beholding His playful games, my mind is fascinat ed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Remembering Him, my mind is in bliss, and t he rust of my mind is removed.

The great honor of meet ing t he Lord cannot be described; O Nanak, it is infinit e,
beyond measure. | | 2| | 4| | 13| |


They call t hemselves silent sages, Yogis and scholars of t he Shaast ras, but Maya has
has t hem all under her cont rol.

The t hree gods, and t he 330,000,000 demi-gods, were ast onished. | | 1| |
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The power of Maya is pervading everywhere.

Her secret is known only by Guru's Grace - no one else knows it . | | 1| | Pause| |

Conquering and conquering, she has conquered everywhere, and she clings t o t he
whole world.

Says Nanak, she surrenders t o t he Holy Saint ; becoming his servant , she falls at his
feet . | | 2| | 5| | 14| |


Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I offer my prayer, medit at ing on my Lord and
Mast er.

Giving me His hand, t he Transcendent Lord has saved me, and erased all my sins.
| | 1| |

The Lord and Mast er Himself has become merciful.

I have been emancipat ed, t he embodiment of bliss; I am t he child of t he Lord of t he
Universe - He has carried me across. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing her Husband, t he soul-bride sings t he songs of j oy, and celebrat es her Lord
and Mast er.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who has emancipat ed everyone. | | 2| | 6| | 15| |


Mot her, fat her, siblings, children and relat ives - t heir power is insignificant .

I have seen t he many pleasures of Maya, but none goes wit h t hem in t he end. | | 1| |

O Lord Mast er, ot her t han You, no one is mine.

I am a wort hless orphan, devoid of merit ; I long for Your Support . | | 1| | Pause| |

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice, a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o Your lot us feet ; here and
hereaft er, Yours is t he only power.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak has obt ained t he Blessed Vision
of Your Darshan; my obligat ions t o all ot hers are annulled. | | 2| | 7| | 16| |


He rids us of ent anglement s, doubt and emot ional at t achment , and leads us t o love
God.

He implant s t his inst ruct ion in our minds, for us t o sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, in peace and poise. | | 1| |

O friend, t he Saint ly Guru is such a helper.

Meet ing Him, t he bonds of Maya are released, and one never forget s t he Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Pract icing, pract icing various act ions in so many ways, I came t o recognize t his as t he
best way.

Joining t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and
crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| | 8| | 17| |


I n an inst ant , He est ablishes and disest ablishes; His value cannot be described.

He t urns t he king int o a beggar in an inst ant , and He infuses splendor int o t he lowly.
| | 1| |

Medit at e forever on Your Lord.

Why should I feel worry or anxiet y, when I am here for only a short t ime. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my support , O my Perfect True Guru; my mind has t aken t o t he prot ect ion of
Your Sanct uary.

Nanak, I am a foolish and ignorant child; reach out t o me wit h Your hand, Lord, and
save me. | | 2| | 9| | 18| |


You are t he Giver of all beings; please, come t o dwell wit hin my mind.

That heart , wit hin which Your lot us feet are enshrined, suffers no darkness or doubt .
| | 1| |

O Lord Mast er, wherever I remember You, t here I find You.

Show Mercy t o me, O God, Cherisher of all, t hat I may sing Your Praises forever.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Wit h each and every breat h, I cont emplat e Your Name; O God, I long for You alone.

O Nanak, my support is t he Creat or Lord; I have renounced all ot her hopes.
| | 2| | 10| | 19| |
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Show Mercy t o me, and grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. I sing Your
Praises night and day.

Wit h my hair, I wash t he feet of Your slave; t his is my life's purpose. | | 1| |

O Lord and Mast er, wit hout You, t here is no ot her at all.

O Lord, in my mind I remain conscious of You; wit h my t ongue I worship You, and
wit h my eyes, I gaze upon You. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Merciful Lord, O Lord and Mast er of all, wit h my palms pressed t oget her I pray t o
You.

Nanak, Your slave, chant s Your Name, and is redeemed in t he t winkling of an eye.
| | 2| | 11| | 20| |


Overwhelming t he realm of Brahma, t he realm of Shiva and t he realm of I ndra, Maya
has come running here.

But she cannot t ouch t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; she washes and
massages t heir feet . | | 1| |

Now, I have come and ent ered t he Lord's Sanct uary.

This awful fire has burned so many; t he True Guru has caut ioned me about it .
| | 1| | Pause| |

I t clings t o t he necks of t he Siddhas, and t he seekers, t he demi-gods, angels and
mort als.

Servant Nanak has t he support of God t he Creat or, who has millions of slaves like her.
| | 2| | 12| | 21| |


His bad reput at ion is erased, he is acclaimed all over t he world, and he obt ains a seat
in t he Court of t he Lord.

The fear of deat h is removed in an inst ant , and he goes t o t he Lord's House in peace
and bliss. | | 1| |

His works do not go in vain.

Twent y-four hours a day, remember your God in medit at ion; medit at e on Him
cont inually in your mind and body. | | 1| | Pause| |

I seek Your Sanct uary, O Dest royer of t he pains of t he poor; what ever You give me,
God, t hat is what I receive.

Nanak is imbued wit h t he love of Your lot us feet ; O Lord, please preserve t he honor of
Your slave. | | 2| | 13| | 22| |


The all-sust aining Lord is t he Giver of all beings; His devot ional worship is an
overflowing t reasure.

Service t o Him is not wast ed; in an inst ant , He emancipat es. | | 1| |

O my mind, immerse yourself in t he Lord's lot us feet .

Seek from Him, who is worshipped by all beings. | | 1| | Pause| |

Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary, O Creat or Lord; You, O God, are t he support of
my breat h of life.

He who is prot ect ed by You, O Helper Lord - what can t he world do t o him?
| | 2| | 14| | 23| |


The Lord Himself has prot ect ed t he honor of His humble servant .

The Guru has given t he medicine of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, and all afflict ions are
gone. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Transcendent Lord, in His Mercy, has preserved Har Gobind.

The disease is over, and t here is j oy all around; we ever cont emplat e t he Glories of
God. | | 1| |

My Creat or Lord has made me His own; such is t he glorious great ness of t he Perfect
Guru.

Guru Nanak laid t he immovable foundat ion, which grows higher and higher each day.
| | 2| | 15| | 24| |


You never focused your consciousness on t he Lord.
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You have spent your life engaged in worldly pursuit s; you have not sung t he Glorious
Praises of t he t reasure of t he Naam. | | 1| | Pause| |

Shell by shell, you accumulat e money; in various ways, you work for t his.

Forget t ing God, you suffer awful pain beyond measure, and you are consumed by t he
Great Ent icer, Maya. | | 1| |

Show Mercy t o me, O my Lord and Mast er, and do not hold me t o account for my
act ions.

O merciful and compassionat e Lord God, ocean of peace, Nanak has t aken t o Your
Sanct uary, Lord. | | 2| | 16| | 25| |


Wit h your t ongue, chant t he Lord's Name, Raam, Raam.

Renounce ot her false occupat ions, and vibrat e forever on t he Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One Name is t he support of His devot ees; in t his world, and in t he world
hereaft er, it is t heir anchor and support .

I n His mercy and kindness, t he Guru has given me t he divine wisdom of God, and a
discriminat ing int ellect . | | 1| |

The all-powerful Lord is t he Creat or, t he Cause of causes; He is t he Mast er of wealt h -
I seek His Sanct uary.

Liberat ion and worldly success come from t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy Saint s;
Nanak has obt ained t he Lord's t reasure. | | 2| | 17| | 26| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House, Chau-Padas:


Give up all your clever t ricks, and seek t he Sanct uary of t he Holy Saint .

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord. | | 1| |

O my consciousness, cont emplat e and adore t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord.

You shall obt ain t ot al peace and salvat ion, and all t roubles shall depart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Mot her, fat her, children, friends and siblings - wit hout t he Lord, none of t hem are real.

Here and hereaft er, He is t he companion of t he soul; He is pervading everywhere.
| | 2| |

Millions of plans, t ricks, and effort s are of no use, and serve no purpose.

I n t he Sanct uary of t he Holy, one becomes immaculat e and pure, and obt ains
salvat ion, t hrough t he Name of God. | | 3| |

God is profound and merciful, loft y and exalt ed; He gives Sanct uary t o t he Holy.

He alone obt ains t he Lord, O Nanak, who is blessed wit h such pre-ordained dest iny t o
meet Him. | | 4| | 1| | 27| |


Serve your Guru forever, and chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Wit h each and every breat h, worship t he Lord, Har, Har, in adorat ion, and t he anxiet y
of your mind will be dispelled. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name of God.

You shall be blessed wit h peace, poise and pleasure, and you shall find t he
immaculat e place. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, redeem your mind, and adore t he
Lord, t went y-four hours a day.

Sexual desire, anger and egot ism will be dispelled, and all t roubles shall end. | | 2| |

The Lord Mast er is immovable, immort al and inscrut able; seek His Sanct uary.

Worship in adorat ion t he lot us feet of t he Lord in your heart , and cent er your
consciousness lovingly on Him alone. | | 3| |

The Supreme Lord God has shown mercy t o me, and He Himself has forgiven me.

The Lord has given me His Name, t he t reasure of peace; O Nanak, medit at e on t hat
God. | | 4| | 2| | 28| |


By Guru's Grace, I medit at e on God, and my doubt s are gone.
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Pain, ignorance and fear have left me, and my sins have been dispelled. | | 1| |

My mind is filled wit h love for t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Meet ing t he Holy Saint , under His I nst ruct ion, I medit at e on t he Lord of t he Universe,
in t he most immaculat e way. | | 1| | Pause| |

Chant ing, deep medit at ion and various rit uals are cont ained in t he fruit ful medit at ive
remembrance of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Showing His Mercy, t he Lord Himself has prot ect ed me, and all my works have been
brought t o fruit ion. | | 2| |

Wit h each and every breat h, may I never forget You, O God, Almight y Lord and
Mast er.

How can my t ongue describe Your count less virt ues? They are uncount able, and
forever indescribable. | | 3| |

You are t he Remover of t he pains of t he poor, t he Savior, t he Compassionat e Lord,
t he Best ower of Mercy.

Remembering t he Naam in medit at ion, t he st at e of et ernal dignit y is obt ained; Nanak
has grasped t he prot ect ion of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 4| | 3| | 29| |


I nt ellect ual egot ism and great love for Maya are t he most serious chronic diseases.

The Lord's Name is t he medicine, which is pot ent t o cure everyt hing. The Guru has
given me t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

My mind and body yearn for t he dust of t he Lord's humble servant s.

Wit h it , t he sins of millions of incarnat ions are oblit erat ed. O Lord of t he Universe,
please fulfill my desire. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, one is hounded by dreadful desires.

Through t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom, we sing t he Kirt an of t he Praises of t he Lord of
t he Universe, and t he noose of deat h is cut away. | | 2| |

Those who are cheat ed by sexual desire, anger, greed and emot ional at t achment
suffer reincarnat ion forever.

By loving devot ional worship t o God, and medit at ive remembrance of t he Lord of t he
World, one's wandering in reincarnat ion is ended. | | 3| |

Friends, children, spouses and well-wishers are burnt by t he t hree fevers.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Raam, Raam, one's miseries are ended, as one meet s
t he Saint ly servant s of t he Lord. | | 4| |

Wandering around in all direct ions, t hey cry out , "Not hing can save us! "

Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he Lot us Feet of t he I nfinit e Lord; he holds fast
t o t heir Support . | | 5| | 4| | 30| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House, Du-Padas:


Worship and adore t he Lord of wealt h, t he fulfilling vision, t he Almight y Cause of
causes.

Ut t ering His Praises, and hearing of His infinit e glory, you shall never suffer separat ion
from Him again. | | 1| |

O my mind, worship t he Lord's Lot us Feet .

Medit at ing in remembrance, st rife and sorrow are ended, and t he noose of t he
Messenger of Deat h is snapped. | | 1| | Pause| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, and your enemies shall be consumed; t here is no ot her
way.

Show Mercy, O my God, and best ow upon Nanak t he t ast e of t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord. | | 2| | 1| | 31| |


You are t he Almight y Lord, t he Giver of Sanct uary, t he Dest royer of pain, t he King of
happiness.

Troubles depart , and fear and doubt are dispelled, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he
I mmaculat e Lord God. | | 1| |

O Lord of t he Universe, wit hout You, t here is no ot her place.

Show Mercy t o me, O Supreme Lord Mast er, t hat I may chant Your Name. | | Pause| |

Serving t he True Guru, I am at t ached t o t he Lord's Lot us Feet ; by great good fort une,
I have embraced love for Him.
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My heart lot us blossoms fort h in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; I have
renounced evil-mindedness and int ellect ualism. | | 2| |

One who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, t went y-four hours a day, and
remembers t he Lord in medit at ion, who is Kind t o t he poor,

saves himself, and redeems all his generat ions; all of his bonds are released. | | 3| |

I t ake t he Support of Your Feet , O God, O Lord and Mast er; you are wit h me t hrough
and t hrough, God.

Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary, God; giving him His hand, t he Lord has prot ect ed
him. | | 4| | 2| | 32| |

Gooj aree, Asht apadees, First Mehl, First House:


I n t he one village of t he body, live t he five t hieves; t hey have been warned, but t hey
st ill go out st ealing.

One who keeps his asset s safe from t he t hree modes and t he t en passions, O Nanak,
at t ains liberat ion and emancipat ion. | | 1| |

Cent er your mind on t he all-pervading Lord, t he Wearer of garlands of t he j ungles.

Let your rosary be t he chant ing of t he Lord's Name in your heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

I t s root s ext end upwards, and it s branches reach down; t he four Vedas are at t ached
t o it .

He alone reaches t his t ree wit h ease, O Nanak, who remains wakeful in t he Love of
t he Supreme Lord God. | | 2| |

The Elysian Tree is t he court yard of my house; in it are t he flowers, leaves and st ems
of realit y.

Medit at e on t he self-exist ent , immaculat e Lord, whose Light is pervading everywhere;
renounce all your worldly ent anglement s. | | 3| |

List en, O seekers of Trut h - Nanak begs you t o renounce t he t raps of Maya.

Reflect wit hin your mind, t hat by enshrining love for t he One Lord, you shall not be
subj ect t o birt h and deat h again. | | 4| |

He alone is said t o be a Guru, he alone is said t o be a Sikh, and he alone is said t o be
a physician, who knows t he pat ient 's illness.

He is not affect ed by act ions, responsibilit ies and ent anglement s; in t he
ent anglement s of his household, he maint ains t he det achment of Yoga. | | 5| |

He renounces sexual desire, anger, egot ism, greed, at t achment and Maya.

Wit hin his mind, he medit at es on t he realit y of t he I mperishable Lord; by Guru's Grace
he finds Him. | | 6| |

Spirit ual wisdom and medit at ion are all said t o be God's gift s; all of t he demons are
t urned whit e before him.

He enj oys t he t ast e of t he honey of God's lot us; he remains awake, and does not fall
asleep. | | 7| |

This lot us is very deep; it s leaves are t he net her regions, and it is connect ed t o t he
whole universe.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, I shall not have t o ent er t he womb again; I have renounced
t he poison of corrupt ion, and I drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 8| | 1| |


Those who beg of God t he Great Giver - t heir numbers cannot be count ed.

You, Almight y True Lord, fulfill t he desires wit hin t heir heart s. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, chant ing, deep medit at ion, self-discipline and t rut h are my foundat ions.

Bless me wit h Your Name, Lord, t hat I may find peace. Your devot ional worship is a
t reasure over-flowing. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some remain absorbed in Samaadhi, t heir minds fixed lovingly on t he One Lord; t hey
reflect only on t he Word of t he Shabad.

I n t hat st at e, t here is no wat er, land, eart h or sky; only t he Creat or Lord Himself
exist s. | | 2| |

There is no int oxicat ion of Maya t here, and no shadow, nor t he infinit e light of t he sun
or t he moon.

The eyes wit hin t he mind which see everyt hing - wit h one glance, t hey see t he t hree
worlds. | | 3| |
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He creat ed air, wat er and fire, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - t he whole creat ion.

All are beggars; You alone are t he Great Giver, God. You give Your gift s according t o
Your own considerat ions. | | 4| |

Three hundred t hirt y million gods beg of God t he Mast er; even as He gives, His
t reasures are never exhaust ed.
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Not hing can be cont ained in a vessel t urned upside-down; Ambrosial Nect ar pours int o
t he upright one. | | 5| |

The Siddhas in Samaadhi beg for wealt h and miracles, and proclaim His vict ory.

As is t he t hirst wit hin t heir minds, so is t he wat er which You give t o t hem. | | 6| |

The most fort unat e ones serve t heir Guru; t here is no difference bet ween t he Divine
Guru and t he Lord.

The Messenger of Deat h cannot see t hose who come t o realize wit hin t heir minds t he
cont emplat ive medit at ion of t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 7| |

I shall never ask anyt hing else of t he Lord; please, bless me wit h t he Love of Your
I mmaculat e Name.

Nanak, t he song-bird, begs for t he Ambrosial Wat er; O Lord, shower Your Mercy upon
him, and bless him wit h Your Praise. | | 8| | 2| |


O Dear One, he is born, and t hen dies; he cont inues coming and going; wit hout t he
Guru, he is not emancipat ed.

Those mort als who become Gurmukhs are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord; t hrough t he Name, t hey obt ain salvat ion and honor. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, focus your consciousness lovingly on t he Lord's Name.

By Guru's Grace, one begs of t he Lord God; such is t he glorious great ness of t he
Naam. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Dear One, so many wear various religious robes, for begging and filling t heir bellies.

Wit hout devot ional worship t o t he Lord, O mort al, t here can be no peace. Wit hout t he
Guru, pride does not depart . | | 2| |

O Dear One, deat h hangs const ant ly over his head. I ncarnat ion aft er incarnat ion, it is
his enemy.

Those who are at t uned t o t he True Word of t he Shabad are saved. The True Guru has
impart ed t his underst anding. | | 3| |

I n t he Guru's Sanct uary, t he Messenger of Deat h cannot see t he mort al, or t ort ure
him.

I am imbued wit h t he I mperishable and I mmaculat e Lord Mast er, and lovingly
at t ached t o t he Fearless Lord. | | 4| |

O Dear One, implant t he Naam wit hin me; lovingly at t ached t o t he Naam, I lean on
t he True Guru's Support .

What ever pleases Him, He does; no one can erase His act ions. | | 5| |

O Dear One, I have hurried t o t he Sanct uary of t he Guru; I have no love for any ot her
except You.

I const ant ly call upon t he One Lord; since t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he
ages, He has been my help and support . | | 6| |

O Dear One, please preserve t he Honor of Your Name; I am hand and glove wit h You.

Bless me wit h Your Mercy, and reveal t o me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O
Guru. Through t he Word of t he Shabad, I have burnt away my ego. | | 7| |

O Dear One, what should I ask of You? Not hing appears permanent ; whoever comes
int o t his world shall depart .

Bless Nanak wit h t he wealt h of t he Naam, t o adorn his heart and neck. | | 8| | 3| |


O Dear One, I am not high or low or in t he middle. I am t he Lord's slave, and I seek
t he Lord's Sanct uary.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, I am det ached from t he world; I have
forgot t en sorrow, separat ion and disease. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, by Guru's Grace, I perform devot ional worship t o my Lord and
Mast er.
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One whose heart is filled wit h t he Hymns of t he True Guru, obt ains t he Pure Lord. He
is not under t he power of t he Messenger of Deat h, nor does he owe Deat h anyt hing.
| | 1| | Pause| |

He chant s t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord wit h his t ongue, and abides wit h God; he
does what ever pleases t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, life passes in vain in t he world, and every moment is
useless. | | 2| |

The false have no place of rest , eit her inside or out side; t he slanderer does not find
salvat ion.

Even if one is resent ful, God does not wit hhold His blessings; day by day, t hey
increase. | | 3| |

No one can t ake away t he Guru's gift s; my Lord and Mast er Himself has given t hem.

The black-faced slanderers, wit h slander in t heir mout hs, do not appreciat e t he Guru's
gift s. | | 4| |

God forgives and blends wit h Himself t hose who t ake t o His Sanct uary; He does not
delay for an inst ant .

He is t he source of bliss, t he Great est Lord; t hrough t he True Guru, we are unit ed in
His Union. | | 5| |

Through His Kindness, t he Kind Lord pervades us; t hrough Guru's Teachings, our
wanderings cease.

Touching t he philosopher's st one, met al is t ransformed int o gold. Such is t he glorious
great ness of t he Societ y of t he Saint s. | | 6| |

The Lord is t he immaculat e wat er; t he mind is t he bat her, and t he True Guru is t he
bat h at t endant , O Siblings of Dest iny.

That humble being who j oins t he Sat Sangat shall not be consigned t o reincarnat ion
again; his light merges int o t he Light . | | 7| |

You are t he Great Primal Lord, t he infinit e t ree of life; I am a bird perched on Your
branches.

Grant t o Nanak t he I mmaculat e Naam; t hroughout t he ages, he sings t he Praises of
t he Shabad. | | 8| | 4| |

Gooj aree, First Mehl, Fourt h House:


The devot ees worship t he Lord in loving adorat ion. They t hirst for t he True Lord, wit h
infinit e affect ion.

They t earfully beg and implore t he Lord; in love and affect ion, t heir consciousness is
at peace. | | 1| |

Chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O my mind, and t ake t o His Sanct uary.

The Lord's Name is t he boat t o cross over t he world-ocean. Pract ice such a way of life.
| | 1| | Pause| |

O mind, even deat h wishes you well, when you remember t he Lord t hrough t he Word

The int ellect receives t he t reasure, t he knowledge of realit y and supreme bliss, by
repeat ing t he Lord's Name in t he mind. | | 2| |

The fickle consciousness wanders around chasing aft er wealt h; it is int oxicat ed wit h
worldly love and emot ional at t achment .

Devot ion t o t he Naam is permanent ly implant ed wit hin t he mind, when it is at t uned t o
t he Guru's Teachings and His Shabad. | | 3| |

Wandering around, doubt is not dispelled; afflict ed by reincarnat ion, t he world is being
ruined.

The Lord's et ernal t hrone is free of t his afflict ion; he is t ruly wise, who t akes t he Naam
as his deep medit at ion. | | 4| |

This world is engrossed in at t achment and t ransit ory love; it suffers t he t errible pains
of birt h and deat h.

Run t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru, chant t he Lord's Name in your heart , and you
shall swim across. | | 5| |

Following t he Guru's Teaching, t he mind becomes st able; t he mind accept s it , and
reflect s upon it in peaceful poise.

That mind is pure, which enshrines Trut h wit hin, and t he most excellent j ewel of
spirit ual wisdom. | | 6| |

By t he Fear of God, and Love of God, and by devot ion, man crosses over t he t errifying
world-ocean, focusing his consciousness on t he Lord's Lot us Feet .
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The Name of t he Lord, t he most pure and sacred, is wit hin my heart ; t his body is Your
Sanct uary, Lord. | | 7| |

The waves of greed and avarice are subdued, by t reasuring t he Lord's Name in t he
mind.

Subdue my mind, O Pure I mmaculat e Lord; says Nanak, I have ent ered Your
Sanct uary. | | 8| | 1| | 5| |

Gooj aree, Third Mehl, First House:


I dance, and make t his mind dance as well.

By Guru's Grace, I eliminat e my self-conceit .

One who keeps his consciousness focused on t he Lord is liberat ed; he obt ains t he
fruit s of his desires. | | 1| |

So dance, O mind, before your Guru.

I f you dance according t o t he Guru's Will, you shall obt ain peace, and in t he end, t he
fear of deat h shall leave you. | | Pause| |

One whom t he Lord Himself causes t o dance, is called a devot ee. He Himself links us
t o His Love.

He Himself sings, He Himself list ens, and He put s t his blind mind on t he right pat h.
| | 2| |

One who dances night and day, and banishes Shakt i's Maya, ent ers t he House of t he
Lord Shiva, where t here is no sleep.

The world is asleep in Maya, t he house of Shakt i; it dances, j umps and sings in
dualit y. The self-willed manmukh has no devot ion. | | 3| |

The angels, mort als, renunciat es, rit ualist s, silent sages and beings of spirit ual wisdom
dance.

The Siddhas and seekers, lovingly focused on t he Lord, dance, as do t he Gurmukhs,
whose minds dwell in reflect ive medit at ion. | | 4| |

The planet s and solar syst ems dance in t he t hree qualit ies, as do t hose who bear love
for You, Lord.

The beings and creat ures all dance, and t he four sources of creat ion dance. | | 5| |

They alone dance, who are pleasing t o You, and who, as Gurmukhs, embrace love for

They are devot ees, wit h t he essence of spirit ual wisdom, who obey t he Hukam of His
Command. | | 6| |

This is devot ional worship, t hat one loves t he True Lord; wit hout service, one cannot
be a devot ee.

I f one remains dead while yet alive, he reflect s upon t he Shabad, and t hen, he obt ains
t he True Lord. | | 7| |

So many people dance for t he sake of Maya; how rare are t hose who cont emplat e
realit y.

By Guru's Grace, t hat humble being obt ains You, Lord, upon whom You show Mercy.
| | 8| |

I f I forget t he True Lord, even for an inst ant , t hat t ime passes in vain.

Wit h each and every breat h, const ant ly remember t he Lord; He Himself shall forgive
you, according t o His Will. | | 9| |

They alone dance, who are pleasing t o Your Will, and who, as Gurmukhs, cont emplat e

Says Nanak, t hey alone find celest ial peace, whom You bless wit h Your Grace.
| | 10| | 1| | 6| |

Gooj aree, Fourt h Mehl, Second House:


Wit hout t he Lord, my soul cannot survive, like an infant wit hout milk.

The inaccessible and incomprehensible Lord God is obt ained by t he Gurmukh; I am a
sacrifice t o my True Guru. | | 1| |

O my mind, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise is a boat t o carry you across.

The Gurmukhs obt ain t he Ambrosial Wat er of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. You
bless t hem wit h Your Grace. | | Pause| |
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Sanak, Sanandan and Naarad t he sage serve You; night and day, t hey cont inue t o
chant Your Name, O Lord of t he j ungle.

Slave Prahlaad sought Your Sanct uary, and You saved his honor. | | 2| |

The One unseen immaculat e Lord is pervading everywhere, as is t he Light of t he Lord.

All are beggars, You alone are t he Great Giver. Reaching out our hands, we beg from
You. | | 3| |

The speech of t he humble devot ees is sublime; t hey sing cont inually t he wondrous,
Unspoken Speech of t he Lord.

Their lives become fruit ful; t hey save t hemselves, and all t heir generat ions. | | 4| |

The self-willed manmukhs are engrossed in dualit y and evil-mindedness; wit hin t hem
is t he darkness of at t achment .

They do not love t he sermon of t he humble Saint s, and t hey are drowned along wit h
t heir families. | | 5| |

By slandering, t he slanderer washes t he filt h off ot hers; he is an eat er of filt h, and a
worshipper of Maya.

He indulges in t he slander of t he humble Saint s; he is neit her on t his shore, nor t he
shore beyond. | | 6| |

All t his worldly drama is set in mot ion by t he Creat or Lord; He has infused His
almight y st rengt h int o all.

The t hread of t he One Lord runs t hrough t he world; when He pulls out t his t hread, t he
One Creat or alone remains. | | 7| |

Wit h t heir t ongues, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and savor Them. They
place t he sublime essence of t he Lord upon t heir t ongues, and savor it .

O Nanak, ot her t han t he Lord, I ask for not hing else; I am in love wit h t he Love of t he
Lord's sublime essence. | | 8| | 1| | 7| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Second House:


Among kings, You are called t he King. Among land-lords, You are t he Land-lord.

Among mast ers, You are t he Mast er. Among t ribes, Yours is t he Supreme Tribe. | | 1| |

My Fat her is wealt hy, deep and profound.

What praises should I chant , O Creat or Lord? Beholding You, I am wonder-st ruck.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Among t he peaceful, You are called t he Peaceful One. Among givers, You are t he
Great est Giver.

Among t he glorious, You are said t o be t he Most Glorious. Among revellers, You are
t he Reveller. | | 2| |

Among warriors, You are called t he Warrior. Among indulgers, You are t he I ndulger.

Among householders, You are t he Great Householder. Among yogis, You are t he Yogi.
| | 3| |

Among creat ors, You are called t he Creat or. Among t he cult ured, You are t he Cult ured
One.

Among bankers, You are t he True Banker. Among merchant s, You are t he Merchant .
| | 4| |

Among court s, Yours is t he Court . Yours is t he Most Sublime of Sanct uaries.

The ext ent of Your wealt h cannot be det ermined. Your Coins cannot be count ed. | | 5| |

Among names, Your Name, God, is t he most respect ed. Among t he wise, You are t he
Wisest .

Among ways, Yours, God, is t he Best Way. Among purifying bat hs, Yours is t he Most
Purifying. | | 6| |

Among spirit ual powers, Yours, O God, are t he Spirit ual Powers. Among act ions, Yours
are t he Great est Act ions.

Among wills, Your Will, God, is t he Supreme Will. Of commands, Yours is t he Supreme
Command. | | 7| |

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As You cause me t o speak, so do I speak, O Lord Mast er. What ot her power do I
have?

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Nanak, sing His Praises; t hey are so
very dear t o God. | | 8| | 1| | 8| |

Gooj aree, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House:


O Lord, Man-lion I ncarnat e, Companion t o t he poor, Divine Purifier of sinners;

O Dest royer of fear and dread, Merciful Lord Mast er, Treasure of Excellence, fruit ful is
Your service. | | 1| |

O Lord, Cherisher of t he World, Guru-Lord of t he Universe.

I seek t he Sanct uary of Your Feet , O Merciful Lord. Carry me across t he t errifying
world-ocean. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Dispeller of sexual desire and anger, Eliminat or of int oxicat ion and at t achment ,
Dest royer of ego, Honey of t he mind;

set me free from birt h and deat h, O Sust ainer of t he eart h, and preserve my honor, O
Embodiment of supreme bliss. | | 2| |

The many waves of desire for Maya are burnt away, when t he Guru's spirit ual wisdom
is enshrined in t he heart , t hrough t he Guru's Mant ra.

Dest roy my egot ism, O Merciful Lord; dispel my anxiet y, O I nfinit e Primal Lord. | | 3| |

Remember in medit at ion t he Almight y Lord, every moment and every inst ant ;
medit at e on God in t he celest ial peace of Samaadhi.

O Merciful t o t he meek, perfect ly blissful Lord, I beg for t he dust of t he feet of t he
Holy. | | 4| |

Emot ional at t achment is false, desire is filt hy, and longing is corrupt .

Please, preserve my fait h, dispel t hese doubt s from my mind, and save me, O
Formless Lord. | | 5| |

They have become wealt hy, loaded wit h t he t reasures of t he Lord's riches; t hey were
lacking even clot hes.

The idiot ic, foolish and senseless people have become virt uous and pat ient , receiving
t he Gracious Glance of t he Lord of wealt h. | | 6| |

Become Jivan-Mukt a, liberat ed while yet alive, by medit at ing on t he Lord of t he
Universe, O mind, and maint aining fait h in Him in your heart .

Show kindness and mercy t o all beings, and realize t hat t he Lord is pervading
everywhere; t his is t he way of life of t he enlight ened soul, t he supreme swan. | | 7| |

He grant s t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan t o t hose who list en t o His Praises, and
who, wit h t heir t ongues, chant His Name.

They are part and parcel, life and limb wit h t he Lord God; O Nanak, t hey feel t he
Touch of God, t he Savior of sinners. | | 8| | 1| | 2| | 5| | 1| | 1| | 2| | 57| |

Gooj aree Ki Vaar, Third Mehl, Sung I n The Tune Of The Vaar Of Sikandar & Biraahim:


Shalok, Third Mehl:

This world perishing in at t achment and possessiveness; no one knows t he way of life.
!
One who walks in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will, obt ains t he supreme st at us of life.

Those humble beings who focus t heir consciousness on t he Lord's Feet , live forever
and ever.

O Nanak, by His Grace, t he Lord abides in t he minds of t he Gurmukhs, who merge in
celest ial bliss. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hin t he self is t he pain of doubt ; engrossed in worldly affairs, t hey are killing
t hemselves.

Asleep in t he love of dualit y, t hey never wake up; t hey are in love wit h, and at t ached
t o Maya.

They do not t hink of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and t hey do not cont emplat e
t he Word of t he Shabad. This is t he conduct of t he self-willed manmukhs.
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They do not obt ain t he Lord's Name, and t hey wast e away t heir lives in vain; O
Nanak, t he Messenger of Deat h punishes and dishonors t hem. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He creat ed Himself - at t hat t ime, t here was no ot her.

He consult ed Himself for advice, and what He did came t o pass.

At t hat t ime, t here were no Akaashic Et hers, no net her regions, nor t he t hree worlds.

At t hat t ime, only t he Formless Lord Himself exist ed - t here was no creat ion.

As it pleased Him, so did He act ; wit hout Him, t here was no ot her. | | 1| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

My Mast er is et ernal. He is seen by pract icing t he Word of t he Shabad.

He never perishes; He does not come or go in reincarnat ion.

So serve Him, forever and ever; He is cont ained in all.

Why serve anot her who is born, and t hen dies?

Fruit less is t he life of t hose who do not know t heir Lord and Mast er, and who cent er
t heir consciousness on ot hers.

O Nanak, it cannot be known, how much punishment t he Creat or shall inflict on t hem.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Medit at e on t he True Name; t he True Lord is pervading everywhere.

O Nanak, by underst anding t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, one becomes
accept able, and t hen obt ains t he fruit of Trut h.

He wanders around babbling and speaking, but he does not underst and t he Lord's
Command at all. He is blind, t he falsest of t he false. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Creat ing union and separat ion, He laid t he foundat ions of t he Universe.

By His Command, t he Lord of Light fashioned t he Universe, and infused His Divine
Light int o it .

From t he Lord of Light , all light originat es. The True Guru proclaims t he Word of t he
Shabad.

Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, under t he influence of t he t hree disposit ions, were put t o
t heir t asks.

He creat ed t he root of Maya, and t he peace obt ained in t he fourt h st at e of
consciousness. | | 2| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

That alone is chant ing, and t hat alone is deep medit at ion, which is pleasing t o t he
True Guru.

Pleasing t he True Guru, glorious great ness is obt ained.

O Nanak, renouncing self-conceit , one merges int o t he Guru. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

How rare are t hose who receive t he Guru's Teachings.

O Nanak, he alone receives it , whom t he Lord Himself blesses wit h glorious great ness.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is spirit ual darkness; it is very difficult and such a
heavy load.

Loaded wit h so very many st ones of sin, how can t he boat cross over?

Those who are at t uned t o t he Lord's devot ional worship night and day are carried
across.

Under t he I nst ruct ion of t he Guru's Shabad, one sheds egot ism and corrupt ion, and
t he mind becomes immaculat e.

Medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; t he Lord, Har, Har, is our Saving Grace.
| | 3| |

Shalok:

O Kabeer, t he gat e of liberat ion is narrow, less t han one-t ent h of a must ard seed.

The mind has become as big as an elephant ; how can it pass t hrough t his gat e?

I f one meet s such a True Guru, by His Pleasure, He shows His Mercy.

Then, t he gat e of liberat ion becomes wide open, and t he soul easily passes t hrough.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t he gat e of liberat ion is very narrow; only t he very t iny can pass t hrough.

Through egot ism, t he mind has become bloat ed. How can it pass t hrough?

Meet ing t he True Guru, egot ism depart s, and one is filled wit h t he Divine Light .
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Then, t his soul is liberat ed forever, and it remains absorbed in celest ial bliss. | | 2| |

Pauree:

God creat ed t he Universe, and He keeps it under His power.

God cannot be obt ained by count ing; t he mort al wanders in doubt .

Meet ing t he True Guru, one remains dead while yet alive; underst anding Him, he is
absorbed in t he Trut h.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, egot ism is eradicat ed, and one is unit ed in t he
Lord's Union.

He knows everyt hing, and Himself does everyt hing; beholding His Creat ion, He
rej oices. | | 4| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who has not focused his consciousness on t he True Guru, and int o whose mind
t he Naam does not come

- cursed is such a life. What has he gained by coming int o t he world?

Maya is false capit al; in an inst ant , it s false covering falls off.

When it slips from his hand, his body t urns black, and his face wit hers away.

Those who focus t heir consciousness on t he True Guru - peace comes t o abide in t heir
minds.

They medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord wit h love; t hey are lovingly at t uned t o t he
Name of t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he True Guru has best owed upon t hem t he wealt h, which remains
cont ained wit hin t heir heart s.

They are imbued wit h supreme love; it s color increases day by day. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Maya is a serpent , clinging t o t he world.

Whoever serves her, she ult imat ely devours.

The Gurmukh is a snake-charmer; he has t rampled her and t hrown her down, and
crushed her underfoot .

O Nanak, t hey alone are saved, who remain lovingly absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The minst rel cries out , and God hears him.

He is comfort ed wit hin his mind, and he obt ains t he Perfect Lord.

What ever dest iny is pre-ordained by t he Lord, t hose are t he deeds he does.

When t he Lord and Mast er becomes Merciful, t hen one obt ains t he Mansion of t he
Lord's Presence as his home.

That God of mine is so very great ; as Gurmukh, I have met Him. | | 5| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

There is One Lord God of all; He remains ever-present .

O Nanak, if one does not obey t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, t hen wit hin one's
own home, t he Lord seems far away.

They alone obey t he Lord's Command, upon whom He cast s His Glance of Grace.

Obeying His Command, one obt ains peace, and becomes t he happy, loving soul-bride.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

She who does not love her Husband Lord, burns and wast es away all t hrough t he
night of her life.
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O Nanak, t he soul-brides dwell in peace; t hey have t he Lord, t heir King, as t heir
Husband. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Roaming over t he ent ire world, I have seen t hat t he Lord is t he only Giver.

The Lord cannot be obt ained by any device at all; He is t he Archit ect of Karma.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind, and t he
Lord is easily revealed wit hin.

The fire of desire wit hin is quenched, and one bat hes in t he Lord's Pool of Ambrosial
Nect ar.

The great great ness of t he great Lord God - t he Gurmukh speaks of t his. | | 6| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

What love is t his bet ween t he body and soul, which ends when t he body falls?

Why feed it by t elling lies? When you leave, it does not go wit h you.
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The body is merely blind dust ; go, and ask t he soul.

The soul answers, "I am ent iced by Maya, and so I come and go, again and again."

O Nanak, I do not know my Lord and Mast er's Command, by which I would merge in
t he Trut h. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he only permanent wealt h; all ot her wealt h
comes and goes.

Thieves cannot st eal t his wealt h, nor can robbers t ake it away.

This wealt h of t he Lord is embedded in t he soul, and wit h t he soul, it shall depart .

I t is obt ained from t he Perfect Guru; t he self-willed manmukhs do not receive it .

Blessed are t he t raders, O Nanak, who have come t o earn t he wealt h of t he Naam.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

My Mast er is so very great , t rue, profound and unfat homable.

The whole world is under His power; everyt hing is t he proj ect ion of Him.

By Guru's Grace, t he et ernal wealt h is obt ained, bringing peace and pat ience t o t he
mind.

By His Grace, t he Lord dwells in t he mind, and one meet s t he Brave Guru.

The virt uous praise t he ever-st able, permanent , perfect Lord. | | 7| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Cursed is t he life of t hose who forsake and t hrow away t he peace of t he Lord's Name,
and suffer pain inst ead by pract icing ego and sin.

The ignorant self-willed manmukhs are engrossed in t he love of Maya; t hey have no
underst anding at all.

I n t his world and in t he world beyond, t hey do not find peace; in t he end, t hey depart
regret t ing and repent ing.

By Guru's Grace, one may medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and egot ism
depart s from wit hin him.

O Nanak, one who has such pre-ordained dest iny, comes and falls at t he Guru's Feet .
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh is like t he invert ed lot us; he has neit her devot ional worship,
nor t he Lord's Name.

He remains engrossed in mat erial wealt h, and his effort s are false.

His consciousness is not soft ened wit hin, and t he words from his mout h are insipid.

He does not mingle wit h t he right eous; wit hin him are falsehood and selfishness.

O Nanak, t he Creat or Lord has arranged t hings, so t hat t he self-willed manmukhs are
drowned by t elling lies, while t he Gurmukhs are saved by chant ing t he Lord's Name.
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Pauree:

Wit hout underst anding, one must wander around t he cycle of reincarnat ion, and
cont inue coming and going.

One who has not served t he True Guru, shall depart regret t ing and repent ing in t he
end.

But if t he Lord shows His Mercy, one finds t he Guru, and ego is banished from wit hin.

Hunger and t hirst depart from wit hin, and peace comes t o dwell in t he mind.

Forever and ever, praise Him wit h love in your heart . | | 8| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who serves his True Guru, is worshipped by everyone.

Of all effort s, t he supreme effort is t he at t ainment of t he Lord's Name.

Peace and t ranquilit y come t o dwell wit hin t he mind; medit at ing wit hin t he heart ,
t here comes a last ing peace.

The Ambrosial Amrit is his food, and t he Ambrosial Amrit is his clot hes; O Nanak,
t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, great ness is obt ained. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O mind, list en t o t he Guru's Teachings, and you shall obt ain t he t reasure of virt ue.
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The Lord, t he Giver of peace, shall dwell in your mind, and your egot ism and pride
shall depart .

O Nanak, when t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen, night and day, one
cent ers his medit at ion on t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Gurmukh is t ot ally t rut hful, cont ent and pure.

Decept ion and wickedness have depart ed from wit hin him, and he easily conquers his
mind.

There, t he Divine Light and t he essence of bliss are manifest , and ignorance is
eliminat ed.

Night and day, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and manifest s t he excellence
of t he Lord.

The One Lord is t he Giver of all; t he Lord alone is our friend. | | 9| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who underst ands God, who lovingly cent ers his mind on t he Lord night and day,
is called a Brahmin.

Consult ing t he True Guru, he pract ices Trut h and self-rest raint , and he is rid of t he
disease of ego.

He sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and gat hers in His Praises; his light is
blended wit h t he Light .

I n t his world, one who knows God is very rare; eradicat ing ego, he is absorbed in God.

O Nanak, meet ing him, peace is obt ained; night and day, he medit at es on t he Lord's
Name. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hin t he ignorant self-willed manmukh is decept ion; wit h his t ongue, he speaks lies.

Pract icing decept ion, he does not please t he Lord God, who always sees and hears
wit h nat ural ease.

I n t he love of dualit y, he goes t o inst ruct t he world, but he is engrossed in t he poison
of Maya and at t achment t o pleasure.

By doing so, he suffers in const ant pain; he is born and t hen dies, and comes and
goes again and again.

His doubt s do not leave him at all, and he rot s away in manure.

One, unt o whom my Lord Mast er shows His Mercy, list ens t o t he Guru's Teachings.

He medit at es on t he Lord's Name, and sings t he Lord's Name; in t he end, t he Lord's
Name will deliver him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who obey t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, are t he perfect persons in t he
world.

They serve t heir Lord Mast er, and reflect upon t he Perfect Word of t he Shabad.

They serve t he Lord, and love t he True Word of t he Shabad.

They at t ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, as t hey eradicat e egot ism from wit hin.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs remain unit ed wit h Him, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, and
enshrining it wit hin t heir heart s. | | 10| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukh medit at es on t he Lord; t he celest ial sound-current resounds wit hin him,
and he focuses his consciousness on t he True Name.

The Gurmukh remains imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, night and day; his mind is pleased
wit h t he Name of t he Lord.

The Gurmukh beholds t he Lord, t he Gurmukh speaks of t he Lord, and t he Gurmukh
nat urally loves t he Lord.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh at t ains spirit ual wisdom, and t he pit ch-black darkness of
ignorance is dispelled.

One who is blessed by t he Perfect Lord's Grace - as Gurmukh, he medit at es on t he

Third Mehl:

Those who do not serve t he True Guru do not embrace love for t he Word of t he
Shabad.

They do not medit at e on t he Celest ial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord - why did t hey
even bot her t o come int o t he world?

Time and t ime again, t hey are reincarnat ed, and t hey rot away forever in manure.

They are at t ached t o false greed; t hey are not on t his shore, nor on t he one beyond.

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O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are saved; t he Creat or Lord unit es t hem wit h Himself. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The devot ees look beaut eous in t he True Court of t he Lord; t hey abide in t he True

The Lord's Love wells up in t hem; t hey are at t ract ed by t he Lord's Love.

They abide in t he Lord's Love, t hey remain imbued wit h t he Lord's Love forever, and
wit h t heir t ongues, t hey drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord.

Fruit ful are t he lives of t hose Gurmukhs who recognize t he Lord and enshrine Him in
t heir heart s.

Wit hout t he Guru, t hey wander around crying out in misery; in t he love of dualit y,
t hey are ruined. | | 11| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he devot ees earn t he t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord; t hey obt ain t he supreme st at us of t he Lord.

Serving t he True Guru, t hey enshrine t he Lord's Name in t heir minds, and t hey
medit at e on t he Naam, night and day.

Wit hin t he home of t heir own selves, t hey remain unat t ached, t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings; t hey burn away egot ism and emot ional at t achment .

They save t hemselves, and t hey save t he whole world. Blessed are t he mot hers who
gave birt h t o t hem.

He alone finds such a True Guru, upon whose forehead t he Lord inscribed such pre-
ordained dest iny.

Servant Nanak is a sacrifice t o his Guru; when he was wandering in doubt , He placed
him on t he Pat h. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Beholding Maya wit h her t hree disposit ions, he goes ast ray; he is like t he mot h, which
sees t he flame, and is consumed.

The mist aken, deluded Pandit s gaze upon Maya, and wat ch t o see whet her anyone
has offered t hem somet hing.

I n t he love of dualit y, t hey read cont inually about sin, while t he Lord has wit hheld His
Name from t hem.

The Yogis, t he wandering hermit s and t he Sannyaasees have gone ast ray; t heir
egot ism and arrogance have increased great ly.

They do not accept t he t rue donat ions of clot hes and food, and t heir lives are ruined
by t heir st ubborn minds.

Among t hese, he alone is a man of poise, who, as Gurmukh, medit at es on t he Naam,

Unt o whom should servant Nanak speak and complain? All act as t he Lord causes
t hem t o act . | | 2| |

Pauree:

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya, sexual desire, anger and egot ism are demons.

Because of t hem, mort als are subj ect t o deat h; above t heir heads hangs t he heavy
club of t he Messenger of Deat h.

The self-willed manmukhs, in love wit h dualit y, are led ont o t he pat h of Deat h.

I n t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey are t ied up and beat en, and no one hears t heir cries.

One who is blessed by t he Lord's Grace meet s t he Guru; as Gurmukh, he is
emancipat ed. | | 12| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

By egot ism and pride, t he self-willed manmukhs are ent iced, and consumed.

Those who cent er t heir consciousness on dualit y are caught in it , and remain st uck.

But when it is burnt away by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, only t hen does it depart
from wit hin.

The body and mind become radiant and bright , and t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,
comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind.

O Nanak, t he Lord's Name is t he ant idot e t o Maya; t he Gurmukh obt ains it . | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

This mind has wandered t hrough so many ages; it has not remained st able - it
cont inues coming and going.

When it is pleasing t o t he Lord's Will, t hen He causes t he soul t o wander; He has set
t he world-drama in mot ion.

When t he Lord forgives, t hen one meet s t he Guru, and becoming st able, he remains
absorbed in t he Lord.
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O Nanak, t hrough t he mind, t he mind is sat isfied, and t hen, not hing comes or goes.
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Pauree:

The body is t he fort ress of t he I nfinit e Lord; it is obt ained only by dest iny.

The Lord Himself dwells wit hin t he body; He Himself is t he Enj oyer of pleasures.

He Himself remains det ached and unaffect ed; while unat t ached, He is st ill at t ached.

He does what ever He pleases, and what ever He does, comes t o pass.

The Gurmukh medit at es on t he Lord's Name, and separat ion from t he Lord is ended.
| | 13| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! The Lord Himself causes us t o praise Him, t hrough t he True Word of
t he Guru's Shabad.

Waaho! Waaho! is His Eulogy and Praise; how rare are t he Gurmukhs who underst and
t his.

Waaho! Waaho! is t he True Word of His Bani, by which we meet our True Lord.

O Nanak, chant ing Waaho! Waaho! God is at t ained; by His Grace, He is obt ained.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! t he t ongue is adorned wit h t he Word of t he Shabad.

Through t he Perfect Shabad, one comes t o meet God.

How very fort unat e are t hose, who wit h t heir mout hs, chant Waaho! Waaho!

How beaut iful are t hose persons who chant Waaho! Waaho! ; people come t o
venerat e t hem.

Waaho! Waaho! is obt ained by His Grace; O Nanak, honor is obt ained at t he Gat e of

Pauree:

Wit hin t he fort ress of body, are t he hard and rigid doors of falsehood, decept ion and
pride.

Deluded by doubt , t he blind and ignorant self-willed manmukhs cannot see t hem.

They cannot be found by any effort s; wearing t heir religious robes, t he wearers have
grown weary of t rying.

The doors are opened only by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and t hen, one chant s

The Dear Lord is t he Tree of Ambrosial Nect ar; t hose who drink in t his Nect ar are
sat isfied. | | 14| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! t he night of one's life passes in peace.

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! I am in et ernal bliss, O my mot her!

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! , I have fallen in love wit h t he Lord.

Waaho! Waaho! Through t he karma of good deeds, I chant it , and inspire ot hers t o
chant it as well.

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! , one obt ains honor.

O Nanak, Waaho! Waaho! is t he Will of t he True Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! is t he Bani of t he True Word. Searching, t he Gurmukhs have found it .

Waaho! Waaho! They chant t he Word of t he Shabad. Waaho! Waaho! They enshrine it
in t heir heart s.

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! t he Gurmukhs easily obt ain t he Lord, aft er searching.

O Nanak, very fort unat e are t hose who reflect upon t he Lord, Har, Har, wit hin t heir
heart s. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O my ut t erly greedy mind, you are const ant ly engrossed in greed.

I n your desire for t he ent icing Maya, you wander in t he t en direct ions.

Your name and social st at us shall not go wit h you hereaft er; t he self-willed manmukh
is consumed by pain.

Your t ongue does not t ast e t he sublime essence of t he Lord; it ut t ers only insipid
words.

Those Gurmukhs who drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar are sat isfied. | | 15| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Chant Waaho! Waaho! t o t he Lord, who is True, profound and unfat homable.

Chant Waaho! Waaho! t o t he Lord, who is t he Giver of virt ue, int elligence and
pat ience.

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Chant Waaho! Waaho! t o t he Lord, who is permeat ing and pervading in all.

Chant Waaho! Waaho! t o t he Lord, who is t he Giver of sust enance t o all.

O Nanak, Waaho! Waaho! - praise t he One Lord, revealed by t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! The Gurmukhs praise t he Lord cont inually, while t he self-willed
manmukhs eat poison and die.

They have no love for t he Lord's Praises, and t hey pass t heir lives in misery.

The Gurmukhs drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, and t hey cent er t heir consciousness on
t he Lord's Praises.

O Nanak, t hose who chant Waaho! Waaho! are immaculat e and pure; t hey obt ain t he
knowledge of t he t hree worlds. | | 2| |

Pauree:

By t he Lord's Will, one meet s t he Guru, serves Him, and worships t he Lord.

By t he Lord's Will, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind, and one easily drinks in t he
sublime essence of t he Lord.

By t he Lord's Will, one finds peace, and cont inually earns t he Lord's Profit .

He is seat ed on t he Lord's t hrone, and he dwells cont inually in t he home of his own
being.

He alone surrenders t o t he Lord's Will, who meet s t he Guru. | | 16| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! Those humble beings ever praise t he Lord, unt o whom t he Lord
Himself grant s underst anding.

Chant ing Waaho! Waaho! , t he mind is purified, and egot ism depart s from wit hin.

The Gurmukh who cont inually chant s Waaho! Waaho! at t ains t he fruit s of his heart 's
desires.

Beaut eous are t hose humble beings who chant Waaho! Waaho! O Lord, let me j oin
t hem!

Wit hin my heart , I chant Waaho! Waaho! , and wit h my mout h, Waaho! Waaho!

O Nanak, t hose who chant Waaho! Waaho! - unt o t hem I dedicat e my body and mind.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! is t he True Lord Mast er; His Name is Ambrosial Nect ar.

Those who serve t he Lord are blessed wit h t he fruit ; I am a sacrifice t o t hem.

Waaho! Waaho! is t he t reasure of virt ue; he alone t ast es it , who is so blessed.

Waaho! Waaho! The Lord is pervading and permeat ing t he oceans and t he land; t he
Gurmukh at t ains Him.

Waaho! Waaho! Let all t he Gursikhs cont inually praise Him. Waaho! Waaho! The
Perfect Guru is pleased wit h His Praises.

O Nanak, one who chant s Waaho! Waaho! wit h his heart and mind - t he Messenger of
Deat h does not approach him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Dear Lord is t he Truest of t he True; True is t he Word of t he Guru's Bani.

Through t he True Guru, t he Trut h is realized, and one is easily absorbed in t he True
Lord.

Night and day, t hey remain awake, and do not sleep; in wakefulness, t he night of t heir
lives passes.

Those who t ast e t he sublime essence of t he Lord, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, are
t he most wort hy persons.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one has obt ained t he Lord; t he ignorant rot away and die. | | 17| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Waaho! Waaho! is t he Bani, t he Word, of t he Formless Lord. There is no ot her as
great as He is.

Waaho! Waaho! The Lord is unfat homable and inaccessible. Waaho! Waaho! He is t he
True One.

Waaho! Waaho! He is t he self-exist ent Lord. Waaho! Waaho! As He wills, so it comes
t o pass.

Waaho! Waaho! is t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, obt ained
by t he Gurmukh.

Waaho! Waaho! This is realized by His Grace, as He Himself grant s His Grace.

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O Nanak, Waaho! Waaho! This is obt ained by t he Gurmukhs, who hold t ight t o t he
Naam, night and day. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, peace is not obt ained, and t he sense of dualit y does
not depart .

No mat t er how much one may wish, wit hout t he Lord's Grace, He is not found.

Those who are filled wit h greed and corrupt ion are ruined by t he love of dualit y.

They cannot escape birt h and deat h, and wit h egot ism wit hin t hem, t hey suffer in
misery.

Those who cent er t heir consciousness on t he True Guru, never go empt y-handed.

They are not summoned by t he Messenger of Deat h, and t hey do not suffer in pain.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are saved; t hey merge in t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He alone is called a minst rel, who enshrines love for his Lord and Mast er.

St anding at t he Lord's Door, he serves t he Lord, and reflect s upon t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.

The minst rel at t ains t he Lord's Gat e and Mansion, and he keeps t he True Lord clasped
t o his heart .

The st at us of t he minst rel is exalt ed; he loves t he Name of t he Lord.

The service of t he minst rel is t o medit at e on t he Lord; he is emancipat ed by t he Lord.
| | 18| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The milkmaid's st at us is very low, but she at t ains her Husband Lord

when she reflect s upon t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and chant s t he Lord's Name,
night and day.

She who meet s t he True Guru, lives in t he Fear of God; she is a woman of noble birt h.

She alone realizes t he Hukam of her Husband Lord's Command, who is blessed by t he
Creat or Lord's Mercy.

She who is of lit t le merit and ill-mannered, is discarded and forsaken by her Husband
Lord.

By t he Fear of God, filt h is washed off, and t he body becomes immaculat ely pure.

The soul is enlight ened, and t he int ellect is exalt ed, medit at ing on t he Lord, t he ocean
of excellence.

One who dwells in t he Fear of God, lives in t he Fear of God, and act s in t he Fear of
God.

He obt ains peace and glorious great ness here, in t he Lord's Court , and at t he Gat e of
Salvat ion.

Through t he Fear of God, t he Fearless Lord is obt ained, and one's light merges in t he
I nfinit e Light .

O Nanak, t hat bride alone is good, who is pleasing t o her Lord and Mast er, and whom
t he Creat or Lord Himself forgives. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Praise t he Lord, forever and ever, and make yourself a sacrifice t o t he True Lord.

O Nanak, let t hat t ongue be burnt , which renounces t he One Lord, and at t aches it self
t o anot her. | | 2| |

Pauree:

From a single part icle of His great ness, He creat ed His incarnat ions, but t hey indulged
in t he love of dualit y.

They ruled like kings, and fought for pleasure and pain.

Those who serve Shiva and Brahma do not find t he limit s of t he Lord.

The Fearless, Formless Lord is unseen and invisible; He is revealed only t o t he
Gurmukh.

There, one does not suffer sorrow or separat ion; he becomes st able and immort al in
t he world. | | 19| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

All t hese t hings come and go, all t hese t hings of t he world.

One who knows t his writ t en account is accept able and approved.

O Nanak, anyone who t akes pride in himself is foolish and unwise. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The mind is t he elephant , t he Guru is t he elephant -driver, and knowledge is t he whip.
Wherever t he Guru drives t he mind, it goes.

O Nanak, wit hout t he whip, t he elephant wanders int o t he wilderness, again and
again. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I offer my prayer t o t he One, from whom I was creat ed.
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Serving my True Guru, I have obt ained all t he fruit s.

I medit at e cont inually on t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, I am rid of my pain and suffering.

O Nanak, I have become care-free; I have obt ained t he imperishable wealt h of t he
Lord. | | 20| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Raising t he embankment s of t he mind's field, I gaze at t he heavenly mansion.

When devot ion comes t o t he mind of t he soul-bride, she is visit ed by t he friendly
guest .

O clouds, if you are going t o rain, t hen go ahead and rain; why rain aft er t he season
has passed?

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose Gurmukhs who obt ain t he Lord in t heir minds. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

That which is pleasing is sweet , and one who is sincere is a friend.

O Nanak, he is known as a Gurmukh, whom t he Lord Himself enlight ens. | | 2| |

Pauree:
!
O God, Your humble servant offers his prayer t o You; You are my True Mast er.

You are my Prot ect or, forever and ever; I medit at e on You.

All t he beings and creat ures are Yours; You are pervading and permeat ing in t hem.

One who slanders Your slave is crushed and dest royed.

Falling at Your Feet , Nanak has renounced his cares, and has become care-free. | | 21| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Building up it s hopes, t he world dies, but it s hopes do not die or depart .

O Nanak, hopes are fulfilled only by at t aching one's consciousness t o t he True Lord.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Hopes and desires shall die only when He, who creat ed t hem, t akes t hem away.

O Nanak, not hing is permanent , except t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself creat ed t he world, wit h His perfect workmanship.

He Himself is t he t rue banker, He Himself is t he merchant , and He Himself is t he st ore.

He Himself is t he ocean, He Himself is t he boat , and He Himself is t he boat man.

He Himself is t he Guru, He Himself is t he disciple, and He Himself shows t he
dest inat ion.

O servant Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and all your sins shall
be eradicat ed. | | 22| | 1| | Sudh| |

Raag Gooj aree, Vaar, Fift h Mehl:



Deep wit hin yourself, worship t he Guru in adorat ion, and wit h your t ongue, chant t he
Guru's Name.

Let your eyes behold t he True Guru, and let your ears hear t he Guru's Name.

At t uned t o t he True Guru, you shall receive a place of honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

Says Nanak, t his t reasure is best owed on t hose who are blessed wit h His Mercy.

I n t he midst of t he world, t hey are known as t he most pious - t hey are rare indeed.
| | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

O Savior Lord, save us and t ake us across.

Falling at t he feet of t he Guru, our works are embellished wit h perfect ion.

You have become kind, merciful and compassionat e; we do not forget You from our
minds.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, we are carried across t he t errifying
world-ocean.

I n an inst ant , You have dest royed t he fait hless cynics and slanderous enemies.

That Lord and Mast er is my Anchor and Support ; O Nanak, hold firm in your mind.
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Remembering Him in medit at ion, happiness comes, and all sorrows and pains simply
vanish. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He is wit hout relat ives, immaculat e, all-powerful, unapproachable and infinit e.

Truly, t he True Lord is seen t o be t he Truest of t he True.

Not hing est ablished by You appears t o be false.

The Great Giver gives sust enance t o all t hose He has creat ed.

He has st rung all on only one t hread; He has infused His Light in t hem.

By His Will, some drown in t he t errifying world-ocean, and by His Will, some are
carried across.

O Dear Lord, he alone medit at es on You, upon whose forehead such blessed dest iny is
inscribed.

Your condit ion and st at e cannot be known; I am a sacrifice t o You. | | 1| |


When You are pleased, O Merciful Lord, you aut omat ically come t o dwell wit hin my
mind.

When You are pleased, O Merciful Lord, I find t he nine t reasures wit hin t he home of
my own self.

When You are pleased, O Merciful Lord, I act according t o t he Guru's I nst ruct ions.

When You are pleased, O Merciful Lord, t hen Nanak is absorbed in t he True One. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Many sit on t hrones, t o t he sounds of musical inst rument s.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Name, no one's honor is safe. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The followers of t he Vedas, t he Bible and t he Koran, st anding at Your Door, medit at e
on You.

Uncount ed are t hose who fall at Your Door.

Brahma medit at es on You, as does I ndra on his t hrone.

Shiva and Vishnu, and t heir incarnat ions, chant t he Lord's Praise wit h t heir mout hs,

as do t he Pirs, t he spirit ual t eachers, t he prophet s and t he Shaykhs, t he silent sages
and t he seers.

Through and t hrough, t he Formless Lord is woven int o each and every heart .

One is dest royed t hrough falsehood; t hrough right eousness, one prospers.

What ever t he Lord links him t o, t o t hat he is linked. | | 2| |

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He is reluct ant t o do good, but eager t o pract ice evil.

O Nanak, t oday or t omorrow, t he feet of t he careless fool shall fall int o t he t rap. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

No mat t er how evil my ways are, st ill, Your Love for me is not concealed.

Nanak: You, O Lord, conceal my short -comings and dwell wit hin my mind; You are my
t rue friend. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I beg of You, O Merciful Lord: please, make me t he slave of Your slaves.

I obt ain t he nine t reasures and royalt y; chant ing Your Name, I live.

The great ambrosial t reasure, t he Nect ar of t he Naam, is in t he home of t he Lord's
slaves.

I n t heir company, I am in ecst asy, list ening t o Your Praises wit h my ears.

Serving t hem, my body is purified.

I wave t he fans over t hem, and carry wat er for t hem; I grind t he corn for t hem, and
washing t heir feet , I am over-j oyed.

By myself, I can do not hing; O God, bless me wit h Your Glance of Grace.

I am wort hless - please, bless me wit h a seat in t he place of worship of t he Saint s.
| | 3| |


O Friend, I pray t hat I may remain forever t he dust of Your Feet .

Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary, and beholds You ever-present . | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Count less sinners become pure, by fixing t heir minds on t he Feet of t he Lord.

The Name of God is t he sixt y-eight holy places of pilgrimage, O Nanak, for one who
has such dest iny writ t en upon his forehead. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Wit h every breat h and morsel of food, chant t he Name of t he Lord, t he Cherisher.

The Lord does not forget one upon whom He has best owed His Grace.

He Himself is t he Creat or, and He Himself dest roys.

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The Knower knows everyt hing; He underst ands and cont emplat es.

By His creat ive power, He assumes numerous forms in an inst ant .

One whom t he Lord at t aches t o t he Trut h is redeemed.

One who has God on his side is never conquered.

His Court is et ernal and imperishable; I humbly bow t o Him. | | 4| |


Renounce sexual desire, anger and greed, and burn t hem in t he fire.

As long as you are alive, O Nanak, medit at e cont inually on t he True Name. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on my God, I have obt ained all t he fruit s.

O Nanak, I worship t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he Perfect Guru has unit ed me
wit h t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

One who has been inst ruct ed by t he Guru is liberat ed in t his world.

He avoids disast er, and his anxiet y is dispelled.

Beholding t he blessed vision of his Darshan, t he world is over-j oyed.

I n t he company of t he Lord's humble servant s, t he world is over-j oyed, and t he filt h of
sin is washed away.

There, t hey medit at e on t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he True Name.

The mind becomes cont ent , and it s hunger is sat isfied.

One whose heart is filled wit h t he Name, has his bonds cut away.

By Guru's Grace, some rare person earns t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name. | | 5| |


Wit hin my mind, I t hink t hought s of always rising early, and making t he effort .

O Lord, my Friend, please bless Nanak wit h t he habit of singing t he Kirt an of t he
Lord's Praises. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Cast ing His Glance of Grace, God has saved me; my mind and body are imbued wit h
t he Primal Being.

O Nanak, t hose who are pleasing t o God, have t heir cries of suffering t aken away.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

When your soul is feeling sad, offer your prayers t o t he Guru.

Renounce all your cleverness, and dedicat e your mind and body t o Him.

Worship t he Feet of t he Guru, and your evil-mindedness shall be burnt away.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall cross over t he t errifying
and difficult world-ocean.

Serve t he True Guru, and in t he world hereaft er, you shall not die of fear.

I n an inst ant , he shall make you happy, and t he empt y vessel shall be filled t o
overflowing.

The mind becomes cont ent , medit at ing forever on t he Lord.

He alone dedicat es himself t o t he Guru's service, unt o whom t he Lord has grant ed His
Grace. | | 6| |


I am at t ached t o t he right place; t he Unit er has unit ed me.

O Nanak, t here are hundreds and t housands of waves, but my Husband Lord does not
let me drown. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

I n t he dreadful wilderness, I have found t he one and only companion; t he Name of
t he Lord is t he Dest royer of dist ress.
!
I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t he Beloved Saint s, O Nanak; t hrough t hem, my affairs
have been brought t o fulfillment . | | 2| |

Pauree:

All t reasures are obt ained, when we are at t uned t o Your Love.

One does not have t o suffer regret and repent ance, when he medit at es on You.

No one can equal Your humble servant , who has Your Support .

Waaho! Waaho! How wonderful is t he Perfect Guru! Cherishing Him in my mind, I
obt ain peace.

The t reasure of t he Lord's Praise comes from t he Guru; by His Mercy, it is obt ained.

When t he True Guru best ows His Glance of Grace, one does not wander any more.

The Merciful Lord preserves him - He makes him His own slave.

List ening, hearing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har, I live. | | 7| |
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O Husband Lord, You have given me t he silk gown of Your Love t o cover and prot ect
my honor.

You are all-wise and all-knowing, O my Mast er; Nanak: I have not appreciat ed Your
value, Lord. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

By Your medit at ive remembrance, I have found everyt hing; not hing seems difficult t o
me.

One whose honor t he True Lord Mast er has preserved - O Nanak, no one can dishonor
him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t here comes a great peace.

Mult it udes of illnesses vanish, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Ut t er peace pervades wit hin, when God comes t o mind.

One's hopes are fulfilled, when one's mind is filled wit h t he Name.

No obst acles st and in t he way, when one eliminat es his self-conceit .

The int ellect at t ains t he blessing of spirit ual wisdom from t he Guru.

He receives everyt hing, unt o whom t he Lord Himself gives.

You are t he Lord and Mast er of all; all are under Your Prot ect ion. | | 8| |


Crossing t he st ream, my foot does not get st uck - I am filled wit h love for You.

O Lord, my heart is at t ached t o Your Feet ; t he Lord is Nanak's raft and boat . | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

The sight of t hem banishes my evil-mindedness; t hey are my only t rue friends.

I have searched t he whole world; O servant Nanak, how rare are such persons! | | 2| |

Pauree:

You come t o mind, O Lord and Mast er, when I behold Your devot ees.

The filt h of my mind is removed, when I dwell in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy.

The fear of birt h and deat h is dispelled, medit at ing on t he Word of His humble
servant .

The Saint s unt ie t he bonds, and all t he demons are dispelled.

They inspire us t o love Him, t he One who est ablished t he ent ire universe.

The seat of t he inaccessible and infinit e Lord is t he highest of t he high.

Night and day, wit h your palms pressed t oget her, wit h each and every breat h,
medit at e on Him.
!
When t he Lord Himself becomes merciful, t hen we at t ain t he Societ y of His devot ees.
| | 9| |


I n t his wondrous forest of t he world, t here is chaos and confusion; shrieks emanat e
from t he highways.

I am in love wit h You, O my Husband Lord; O Nanak, I cross t he j ungle j oyfully. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

The t rue societ y is t he company of t hose who medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

Do not associat e wit h t hose, O Nanak, who look out only for t heir own int erest s. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Approved is t hat t ime, when one meet s t he True Guru.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, he does not suffer pain again.

When he at t ains t he et ernal place, he does not have t o ent er t he womb again.

He comes t o see t he One God everywhere.

He focuses his medit at ion on t he essence of spirit ual wisdom, and wit hdraws his
at t ent ion from ot her sight s.

All chant s are chant ed by one who chant s t hem wit h his mout h.

Realizing t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, he becomes happy, and he is filled wit h
peace and t ranquilit y.

Those who are assayed, and placed in t he Lord's t reasury, are not declared count erfeit
again. | | 10| |


The pincers of separat ion are so painful t o endure.

I f only t he Mast er would come t o meet me! O Nanak, I would t hen obt ain all t he t rue
comfort s. | | 1| |
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Fift h Mehl:

The eart h is in t he wat er, and t he fire is cont ained in t he wood.

O Nanak, yearn for t hat Lord, who is t he Support of all. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The works which You have done, O Lord, could only have been performed by You.

That alone happens in t he world, which You, O Mast er, have done.

I am wonderst ruck beholding t he wonder of Your Almight y Creat ive Power.

I seek Your Sanct uary - I am Your slave; if it is Your Will, I shall be emancipat ed.

The t reasure is in Your Hands; according t o Your Will, You best ow it .

One, upon whom You have best owed Your Mercy, is blessed wit h t he Lord's Name.

You are unapproachable, unfat homable and infinit e; Your limit s cannot be found.

One, unt o whom You have been compassionat e, medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord. | | 11| |


The ladles cruise t hrough t he food, but t hey do not know t he t ast e of it .

I long t o see t he faces of t hose, O Nanak, who are imbued wit h t he essence of t he
Lord's Love. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Through t he Tracker, I discovered t he t racks of t hose who ruined my crops.

You, O Lord, have put up t he fence; O Nanak, my fields shall not be plundered again.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Worship in adorat ion t hat True Lord; everyt hing is under His Power.

He Himself is t he Mast er of bot h ends; in an inst ant , He adj ust s our affairs.

Renounce all your effort s, and hold fast t o His Support .

Run t o His Sanct uary, and you shall obt ain t he comfort of all comfort s.

The karma of good deeds, t he right eousness of Dharma and t he essence of spirit ual
wisdom are obt ained in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

Chant ing t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, no obst acle shall block your way.

The Lord abides in t he mind of one who is blessed by His Kindness.

All t reasures are obt ained, when t he Lord and Mast er is pleased. | | 12| |


I have found t he obj ect of my search - my Beloved t ook pit y on me.

There is One Creat or; O Nanak, I do not see any ot her. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Take aim wit h t he arrow of Trut h, and shoot down sin.

Cherish t he Words of t he Guru's Mant ra, O Nanak, and you shall not suffer in pain.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Waaho! Waaho! The Creat or Lord Himself has brought about peace and t ranquilit y.

He is Kind t o all beings and creat ures; medit at e forever on Him.

The all-powerful Lord has shown Mercy, and my cries of suffering are ended.

My fevers, pains and diseases are gone, by t he Grace of t he Perfect Guru.

The Lord has est ablished me, and prot ect ed me; He is t he Cherisher of t he poor.

He Himself has delivered me, breaking all my bonds.

My t hirst is quenched, my hopes are fulfilled, and my mind is cont ent ed and sat isfied.

The great est of t he great , t he I nfinit e Lord and Mast er - He is not affect ed by virt ue
and vice. | | 13| |


They alone medit at e on t he Lord God, Har, Har, unt o whom t he Lord is Merciful.

O Nanak, t hey enshrine love for t he Lord, meet ing t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Cont emplat e t he Lord, O very fort unat e ones; He is pervading in t he wat er, t he land
and t he sky.

O Nanak, worshipping t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mort al encount ers no
misfort une. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The speech of t he devot ees is approved; it is accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord.

Your devot ees t ake t o Your Support ; t hey are imbued wit h t he True Name.

One unt o whom You are Merciful, has his sufferings depart .
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O Merciful Lord, You bless Your devot ees wit h Your Grace.

Suffering, pain, t errible disease and Maya do not afflict t hem.

This is t he Support of t he devot ees, t hat t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of
t he Universe.

Forever and ever, day and night , t hey medit at e on t he One and Only Lord.

Drinking in t he Ambrosial Amrit of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, His humble
servant s remain sat isfied wit h t he Naam. | | 14| |


Millions of obst acles st and in t he way of one who forget s t he Name.

O Nanak, night and day, he croaks like a raven in a desert ed house. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Beaut eous is t hat season, when I am unit ed wit h my Beloved.

I do not forget Him for a moment or an inst ant ; O Nanak, I cont emplat e Him
const ant ly. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Even brave and might y men cannot wit hst and t he powerful and overwhelming army
which t he five passions have gat hered.

The t en organs of sensat ion at t ach even det ached renunciat es t o sensory pleasures.

They seek t o conquer and overpower t hem, and so increase t heir following.

The world of t he t hree disposit ions is under t heir influence; no one can st and against
t hem.

So t ell me - how can t he fort of doubt and t he moat of Maya be overcome?

Worshipping t he Perfect Guru, t his awesome force is subdued.

I st and before Him, day and night , wit h my palms pressed t oget her. | | 15| |


All sins are washed away, by cont inually singing t he Lord's Glories.

Millions of afflict ions are produced, O Nanak, when t he Name is forgot t en. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

O Nanak, meet ing t he True Guru, one comes t o know t he Perfect Way.

While laughing, playing, dressing and eat ing, he is liberat ed. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Blessed, blessed is t he True Guru, who has demolished t he fort ress of doubt .

Waaho! Waaho! - Hail! Hail! t o t he True Guru, who has unit ed me wit h t he Lord.

The Guru has given me t he medicine of t he inexhaust ible t reasure of t he Naam.

He has banished t he great and t errible disease.

I have obt ained t he great t reasure of t he wealt h of t he Naam.

I have obt ained et ernal life, recognizing my own self.

The Glory of t he all-powerful Divine Guru cannot be described.

The Guru is t he Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, infinit e, unseen and
unknowable. | | 16| |


Make t he effort , and you shall live; pract icing it , you shall enj oy peace.

Medit at ing, you shall meet God, O Nanak, and your anxiet y shall vanish. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Bless me wit h sublime t hought s, O Lord of t he Universe, and cont emplat ion in t he
immaculat e Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

O Nanak, may I never forget t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, for even an inst ant ; be
merciful t o me, Lord God. | | 2| |

Pauree:

What ever happens is according t o Your Will, so why should I be afraid?

Meet ing Him, I medit at e on t he Name - I offer my soul t o Him.

When t he I nfinit e Lord comes t o mind, one is enrapt ured.

Who can t ouch one who has t he Formless Lord on his side?

Everyt hing is under His cont rol; no one is beyond Him.

He, t he True Lord, dwells in t he minds of His devot ees.

Your slaves medit at e on You; You are t he Savior, t he Prot ect or Lord.
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You are t he Almight y Overlord of all; You bless us wit h Your Glance of Grace. | | 17| |


Take away my sexual desire, anger, pride, greed, emot ional at t achment and evil
desires.

Prot ect me, O my God; Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o You. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:
! !
By eat ing and eat ing, t he mout h is worn out ; by wearing clot hes, t he limbs grow
weary.

O Nanak, cursed are t he lives of t hose who are not at t uned t o t he Love of t he True
Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

As is t he Hukam of Your Command, so do t hings happen.

Wherever You keep me, t here I go and st and.

Wit h t he Love of Your Name, I wash away my evil-mindedness.

By cont inually medit at ing on You, O Formless Lord, my doubt s and fears are dispelled.

Those who are at t uned t o Your Love, shall not be t rapped in reincarnat ion.

I nwardly and out wardly, t hey behold t he One Lord wit h t heir eyes.

Those who recognize t he Lord's Command never weep.

O Nanak, t hey are blessed wit h t he gift of t he Name, woven int o t he fabric of t heir
minds. | | 18| |


Those who do not remember t he Lord while t hey are alive, shall mix wit h t he dust
when t hey die.

O Nanak, t he foolish and filt hy fait hless cynic passes his life engrossed in t he world.
| | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

One who remembers t he Lord while he is alive, shall be imbued wit h t he Lord's Love
when he dies.

The precious gift of his life is redeemed, O Nanak, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy. | | 2| |

Pauree:

From t he beginning, and t hrough t he ages, You have been our Prot ect or and
Preserver.

True is Your Name, O Creat or Lord, and True is Your Creat ion.

You do not lack anyt hing; You are filling each and every heart .

You are merciful and all-powerful; You Yourself cause us t o serve You.

Those whose minds in which You dwell are forever at peace.

Having creat ed t he creat ion, You Yourself cherish it .

You Yourself are everyt hing, O infinit e, endless Lord.

Nanak seeks t he Prot ect ion and Support of t he Perfect Guru. | | 19| |


I n t he beginning, in t he middle and in t he end, t he Transcendent Lord has saved me.

The True Guru has blessed me wit h t he Lord's Name, and I have t ast ed t he Ambrosial
Nect ar.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I chant t he Glorious Praises of t he

I have obt ained all my obj ect ives, and I shall not wander in reincarnat ion again.

Everyt hing is in t he Hands of t he Creat or; He does what is done.

Nanak begs for t he gift of t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy, which shall deliver him.
| | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Enshrine Him in your mind, t he One who creat ed you.

Whoever medit at es on t he Lord and Mast er obt ains peace.

Fruit ful is t he birt h, and approved is t he coming of t he Gurmukh.

One who realizes t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command shall be blessed - so has t he Lord
and Mast er ordained.

One who is blessed wit h t he Lord's Mercy does not wander.

What ever t he Lord and Mast er gives him, wit h t hat he is cont ent .

O Nanak, one who is blessed wit h t he kindness of t he Lord, our Friend, realizes t he
Hukam of His Command.

But t hose whom t he Lord Himself causes t o wander, cont inue t o die, and t ake
reincarnat ion again. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The slanderers are dest royed in an inst ant ; t hey are not spared for even a moment .

God will not endure t he sufferings of His slaves, but cat ching t he slanderers, He binds
t hem t o t he cycle of reincarnat ion.
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Grabbing t hem by t he hair on t heir heads, t he Lord t hrows t hem down, and leaves
t hem on t he pat h of Deat h.

They cry out in pain, in t he darkest of hells.

But hugging His slaves close t o His Heart , O Nanak, t he True Lord saves t hem. | | 20| |


Medit at e on t he Lord, O fort unat e ones; He is pervading t he wat ers and t he eart h.

O Nanak, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and no misfort une shall st rike
you. | | 1| |

Fift h Mehl:

Millions of misfort unes block t he way of one who forget s t he Name of t he Lord.

O Nanak, like a crow in a desert ed house, he cries out , night and day. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance of t he Great Giver, one's heart 's desires are
fulfilled.

The hopes and desires of t he mind are realized, and sorrows are forgot t en.

The t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is obt ained; I have searched for it
for so long.

My light is merged int o t he Light , and my labors are over.

I abide in t hat house of peace, poise and bliss.

My comings and goings have ended - t here is no birt h or deat h t here.

The Mast er and t he servant have become one, wit h no sense of separat ion.

By Guru's Grace, Nanak is absorbed in t he True Lord. | | 21| | 1| | 2| | Sudh| |

Raag Gooj aree, The Words Of The Devot ees:


Chau-Padas Of Kabeer Jee, Second House:

Wit h four feet , t wo horns and a mut e mout h, how could you sing t he Praises of t he
Lord?

St anding up and sit t ing down, t he st ick shall st ill fall on you, so where will you hide
your head? | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord, you are like a st ray ox;

wit h your nose t orn, and your shoulders inj ured, you shall have only t he st raw of
coarse grain t o eat . | | 1| | Pause| |

All day long, you shall wander in t he forest , and even t hen, your belly will not be full.

You did not follow t he advice of t he humble devot ees, and so you shall obt ain t he
fruit s of your act ions. | | 2| |

Enduring pleasure and pain, drowned in t he great ocean of doubt , you shall wander in
numerous reincarnat ions.

You have lost t he j ewel of human birt h by forget t ing God; when will you have such an
opport unit y again? | | 3| |

You t urn on t he wheel of reincarnat ion, like an ox at t he oil-press; t he night of your
life passes away wit hout salvat ion.

Says Kabeer, wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, you shall pound your head, and regret
and repent . | | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree, Third House:

Kabeer's mot her sobs, cries and bewails

- O Lord, how will my grandchildren live? | | 1| |

Kabeer has given up all his spinning and weaving,

and writ t en t he Name of t he Lord on his body. | | 1| | Pause| |

As long as I pass t he t hread t hrough t he bobbin,

I forget t he Lord, my Beloved. | | 2| |

My int ellect is lowly - I am a weaver by birt h,

but I have earned t he profit of t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O my mot her

- t he Lord alone is t he Provider, for me and my children. | | 4| | 2| |

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Gooj aree, Padas Of Naam Dayv Jee, First House:


I f You gave me an empire, t hen what glory would be in it for me?

I f You made me beg for charit y, what would it t ake away from me? | | 1| |

Medit at e and vibrat e upon t he Lord, O my mind, and you shall obt ain t he st at e of
Nirvaanaa.

You shall not have t o come and go in reincarnat ion any longer. | | 1| | Pause| |

You creat ed all, and You lead t hem ast ray in doubt .

They alone underst and, unt o whom You give underst anding. | | 2| |

Meet ing t he True Guru, doubt is dispelled.

Who else should I worship? I can see no ot her. | | 3| |

One st one is lovingly decorat ed,

while anot her st one is walked upon.

I f one is a god, t hen t he ot her must also be a god.

Says Naam Dayv, I serve t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree, First House:

He does not have even a t race of impurit y - He is beyond impurit y. He is fragrant ly
scent ed - He has come t o t ake His Seat in my mind.

No one saw Him come - who can know Him, O Siblings of Dest iny? | | 1| |

Who can describe Him? Who can underst and Him? The all-pervading Lord has no
ancest ors, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| | Pause| |

As t he pat h of a bird's flight across t he sky cannot be seen,

and t he pat h of a fish t hrough t he wat er cannot be seen; | | 2| |

As t he mirage leads one t o mist ake t he sky for a pit cher filled wit h wat er

- so is God, t he Lord and Mast er of Naam Dayv, who fit s t hese t hree comparisons.
| | 3| | 2| |

Gooj aree, Padas Of Ravi Daas Jee, Third House:


The calf has cont aminat ed t he milk in t he t eat s.

The bumble bee has cont aminat ed t he flower, and t he fish t he wat er. | | 1| |

O mot her, where shall I find any offering for t he Lord's worship?

I cannot find any ot her flowers wort hy of t he incomparable Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The snakes encircle t he sandalwood t rees.

Poison and nect ar dwell t here t oget her. | | 2| |

Even wit h incense, lamps, offerings of food and fragrant flowers,

how are Your slaves t o worship You? | | 3| |

I dedicat e and offer my body and mind t o You.

By Guru's Grace, I at t ain t he immaculat e Lord. | | 4| |

I cannot worship You, nor offer You flowers.

Says Ravi Daas, what shall my condit ion be hereaft er? | | 5| | 1| |

Gooj aree, Padas Of Trilochan Jee, First House:


You have not cleansed t he filt h from wit hin yourself, alt hough out wardly, you wear t he
dress of a renunciat e.

I n t he heart -lot us of your self, you have not recognized God - why have you become a
Sannyaasee? | | 1| |
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Deluded by doubt , O Jai Chand,

you have not realized t he Lord, t he embodiment of supreme bliss. | | 1| | Pause| |

You eat in each and every house, fat t ening your body; you wear t he pat ched coat and
t he ear-rings of t he beggar, for t he sake of wealt h.

You apply t he ashes of cremat ion t o your body, but wit hout a Guru, you have not
found t he essence of realit y. | | 2| |

Why bot her t o chant your spells? Why bot her t o pract ice aust erit ies? Why bot her t o
churn wat er?

Medit at e on t he Lord of Nirvaanaa, who has creat ed t he 8.4 million species of beings.
| | 3| |

Why bot her t o carry t he wat er-pot , O saffron-robed Yogi? Why bot her t o visit t he
sixt y-eight holy places of pilgrimage?

Says Trilochan, list en, mort al: you have no corn - what are you t rying t o t hresh?
| | 4| | 1| |

Gooj aree:

At t he very last moment , one who t hinks of wealt h, and dies in such t hought s,

shall be reincarnat ed over and over again, in t he form of serpent s. | | 1| |

O sist er, do not forget t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | Pause| |

At t he very last moment , he who t hinks of women, and dies in such t hought s,

shall be reincarnat ed over and over again as a prost it ut e. | | 2| |

At t he very last moment , one who t hinks of his children, and dies in such t hought s,

shall be reincarnat ed over and over again as a pig. | | 3| |

At t he very last moment , one who t hinks of mansions, and dies in such t hought s,

shall be reincarnat ed over and over again as a goblin. | | 4| |

At t he very last moment , one who t hinks of t he Lord, and dies in such t hought s,

says Trilochan, t hat man shall be liberat ed; t he Lord shall abide in his heart . | | 5| | 2| |

Gooj aree, Padas Of Jai Dayv Jee, Fourt h House:


I n t he very beginning, was t he Primal Lord, unrivalled, t he Lover of Trut h and ot her
virt ues.

He is absolut ely wonderful, t ranscending creat ion; remembering Him, all are

Dwell only upon t he beaut eous Name of t he Lord,

t he embodiment of ambrosial nect ar and realit y.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, t he fear of birt h, old age and deat h will not t rouble
you. | | 1| | Pause| |

I f you desire t o escape t he fear of t he Messenger of Deat h, t hen praise t he Lord
j oyfully, and do good deeds.

I n t he past , present and fut ure, He is always t he same; He is t he embodiment of
supreme bliss. | | 2| |

I f you seek t he pat h of good conduct , forsake greed, and do not look upon ot her
men's propert y and women.

Renounce all evil act ions and evil inclinat ions, and hurry t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.
| | 3| |

Worship t he immaculat e Lord, in t hought , word and deed.

What is t he good of pract icing Yoga, giving feast s and charit y, and pract icing
penance? | | 4| |

Medit at e on t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Lord of t he Universe, O man; He is t he
source of all t he spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas.

Jai Dayv has openly come t o Him; He is t he salvat ion of all, in t he past , present and
fut ure. | | 5| | 1| |

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Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fourt h Mehl, First House:

Those who become t he humble servant s of t he Lord and Mast er, lovingly focus t heir
minds on Him.

Those who chant Your Praises, t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, have great good fort une
recorded upon t heir foreheads. | | 1| | Pause| |

The bonds and shackles of Maya are shat t ered, by lovingly focusing t heir minds on t he
Name of t he Lord.

My mind is ent iced by t he Guru, t he Ent icer; beholding Him, I am wonder-st ruck. | | 1| |

I slept t hrough t he ent ire dark night of my life, but t hrough t he t iniest bit of t he Guru's
Grace, I have been awakened.

O Beaut iful Lord God, Mast er of servant Nanak, t here is none comparable t o You.
| | 2| | 1| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

Tell me - on what pat h will I find my Beaut eous Lord?

O Saint s of t he Lord, show me t he Way, and I shall follow. | | 1| | Pause| |

I cherish in my heart t he Words of my Beloved; t his is t he best way.

The bride may be hunch-backed and short , but if she is loved by her Lord Mast er, she
becomes beaut iful, and she melt s in t he Lord's embrace. | | 1| |

There is only t he One Beloved - we are all soul-brides of our Husband Lord. She who
is pleasing t o her Husband Lord is good.

What can poor, helpless Nanak do? As it pleases t he Lord, so does he walk. | | 2| | 2| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

O my mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

The Gurmukh is imbued wit h t he deep red color of t he poppy. His shawl is sat urat ed
wit h t he Lord's Love. | | 1| | Pause| |

I wander around here and t here, like a madman, bewildered, seeking out my Darling
Lord.

I shall be t he slave of t he slave of whoever unit es me wit h my Darling Beloved. | | 1| |

So align yourself wit h t he Almight y True Guru; drink in and savor t he Ambrosial Nect ar
of t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, servant Nanak has obt ained t he wealt h of t he Lord wit hin. | | 2| | 3| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

Now, I have come, exhaust ed, t o my Lord and Mast er.

Now t hat I have come seeking Your Sanct uary, God, please, eit her save me, or kill
me. | | 1| | Pause| |
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I have burnt in t he fire t he clever devices and praises of t he world.

Some speak good of me, and some speak ill of me, but I have surrendered my body
t o You. | | 1| |

Whoever comes t o Your Sanct uary, O God, Lord and Mast er, You save by Your
Merciful Grace.

Servant Nanak has ent ered Your Sanct uary, Dear Lord; O Lord, please, prot ect his
honor! | | 2| | 4| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

I am a sacrifice t o one who sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

I live by cont inuously beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Holy Guru's Darshan; wit hin
His Mind is t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are pure and immaculat e, O God, Almight y Lord and Mast er; how can I , t he
impure one, meet You?

I have one t hing in my mind, and anot her t hing on my lips; I am such a poor,
unfort unat e liar! | | 1| |

I appear t o chant t he Lord's Name, but wit hin my heart , I am t he most wicked of t he
wicked.

As it pleases You, save me, O Lord and Mast er; servant Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary.
| | 2| | 5| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, t he beaut iful are j ust like t he noseless ones.

Like t he son, born int o t he house of a prost it ut e, his name is cursed. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who do not have t he Name of t heir Lord and Mast er wit hin t heir heart s, are t he
most wret ched, deformed lepers.

Like t he person who has no Guru, t hey may know many t hings, but t hey are cursed in
t he Court of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Those, unt o whom my Lord Mast er becomes Merciful, long for t he feet of t he Holy.

O Nanak, t he sinners become pure, j oining t he Company of t he Holy; following t he
Guru, t he True Guru, t hey are emancipat ed. | | 2| | 6| | Chhakaa 1| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Second House:


O mot her, I focus my consciousness on t he Guru's feet .

As God shows His Mercy, t he lot us of my heart blossoms, and forever and ever, I
medit at e on t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One Lord is wit hin, and t he One Lord is out side; t he One Lord is cont ained in all.

Wit hin t he heart , beyond t he heart , and in all places, God, t he Perfect One, is seen t o
be permeat ing. | | 1| |

So many of Your servant s and silent sages sing Your Praises, but no one has found
Your limit s.

O Giver of peace, Dest royer of pain, Lord and Mast er - servant Nanak is forever a
sacrifice t o You. | | 2| | 1| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

O mot her, what ever is t o be, shall be.

God pervades His pervading creat ion; one gains, while anot her loses. | | 1| | Pause| |

Somet imes he blossoms in bliss, while at ot her t imes, he suffers in mourning.
Somet imes he laughs, and somet imes he weeps.

Somet imes he is filled wit h t he filt h of ego, while at ot her t imes, he washes it off in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

No one can erase t he act ions of God; I cannot see any ot her like Him.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru; by His Grace, I sleep in peace. | | 2| | 2| |
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Dayv-Gandhaaree:

O mot her, I hear of deat h, and t hink of it , and I am filled wit h fear.

Renouncing 'mine and yours' and egot ism, I have sought t he Sanct uary of t he Lord
and Mast er. | | 1| | Pause| |

What ever He says, I accept t hat as good. I do not say "No" t o what He says.

Let me not forget Him, even for an inst ant ; forget t ing Him, I die. | | 1| |

The Giver of peace, God, t he Perfect Creat or, endures my great ignorance.

I am wort hless, ugly and of low birt h, O Nanak, but my Husband Lord is t he
embodiment of bliss. | | 2| | 3| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

O my mind, chant forever t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

By singing, hearing and medit at ing on Him, all, whet her of high or low st at us, are
saved. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is absorbed int o t he One from which he originat ed, when he underst ands t he Way.

Wherever t his body was fashioned, it was not allowed t o remain t here. | | 1| |

Peace comes, and fear and doubt are dispelled, when God becomes Merciful.

Says Nanak, my hopes have been fulfilled, renouncing my greed in t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy. | | 2| | 4| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

O my mind, act as it pleases God.

Become t he lowest of t he low, t he very least of t he t iny, and speak in ut most humilit y.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The many ost ent at ious shows of Maya are useless; I wit hhold my love from t hese.

As somet hing pleases my Lord and Mast er, in t hat I find my glory. | | 1| |

I am t he slave of His slaves; becoming t he dust of t he feet of his slaves, I serve His
humble servant s.

I obt ain all peace and great ness, O Nanak, living t o chant His Name wit h my mout h.
| | 2| | 5| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

Dear God, by Your Grace, my doubt s have been dispelled.

By Your Mercy, all are mine; I reflect upon t his in my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Millions of sins are erased, by serving You; t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan drives
away sorrow.

Chant ing Your Name, I have obt ained supreme peace, and my anxiet ies and diseases
have been cast out . | | 1| |

Sexual desire, anger, greed, falsehood and slander are forgot t en, in t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy.

The ocean of mercy has cut away t he bonds of Maya; O Nanak, He has saved me.
| | 2| | 6| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree:

All t he cleverness of my mind is gone.

The Lord and Mast er is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes; Nanak holds t ight t o His
Support . | | 1| | Pause| |

Erasing my self-conceit , I have ent ered His Sanct uary; t hese are t he Teachings spoken
by t he Holy Guru.

Surrendering t o t he Will of God, I at t ain peace, and t he darkness of doubt is dispelled.
| | 1| |

I know t hat You are all-wise, O God, my Lord and Mast er; I seek Your Sanct uary.

I n an inst ant , You est ablish and disest ablish; t he value of Your Almight y Creat ive
Power cannot be est imat ed. | | 2| | 7| |

Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl:

The Lord God is my praanaa, my breat h of life; He is t he Giver of peace.

By Guru's Grace, only a few know Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Saint s are Your Beloveds; deat h does not consume t hem.

They are dyed in t he deep crimson color of Your Love, and t hey are int oxicat ed wit h
t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |
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The great est sins, and millions of pains and diseases are dest royed by Your Gracious
Glance, O God.

While sleeping and waking, Nanak sings t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, Har; he falls at
t he Guru's feet . | | 2| | 8| |


I have seen t hat God wit h my eyes everywhere.

The Giver of peace, t he Giver of souls, His Speech is Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Saint s dispel t he darkness of ignorance; t he Guru is t he Giver of t he gift of life.

Grant ing His Grace, t he Lord has made me His own; I was on fire, but now I am
cooled. | | 1| |

The karma of good deeds, and t he Dharma of right eous fait h, have not been produced
in me, in t he least ; nor has pure conduct welled up in me.

Renouncing cleverness and self-mort ificat ion, O Nanak, I fall at t he Guru's feet .
| | 2| | 9| |


Chant t he Lord's Name, and earn t he profit .

You shall at t ain salvat ion, peace, poise and bliss, and t he noose of Deat h shall be cut
away. | | 1| | Pause| |

Searching, searching, searching and reflect ing, I have found t hat t he Lord's Name is
wit h t he Saint s.

They alone obt ain t his t reasure, who have such pre-ordained dest iny. | | 1| |

They are very fort unat e and honorable; t hey are t he perfect bankers.

They are beaut iful, so very wise and handsome; O Nanak, purchase t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har. | | 2| | 10| |


O mind, why are you so puffed up wit h egot ism?

What ever is seen in t his foul, impure and filt hy world, is only ashes. | | 1| | Pause| |

Remember t he One who creat ed you, O mort al; He is t he Support of your soul, and
t he breat h of life.

One who forsakes Him, and at t aches himself t o anot her, dies t o be reborn; he is such
an ignorant fool! | | 1| |

I am blind, mut e, crippled and t ot ally lacking in underst anding; O God, Preserver of
all, please preserve me!

The Creat or, t he Cause of causes is all-powerful; O Nanak, how helpless are His
beings! | | 2| | 11| |


God is t he nearest of t he near.

Remember Him, medit at e on Him, and sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he
Universe, day and night , evening and morning. | | 1| | Pause| |

Redeem your body in t he invaluable Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, chant ing
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Do not delay for an inst ant , even for a moment . Deat h is keeping you const ant ly in his
vision. | | 1| |

Lift me up out of t he dark dungeon, O Creat or Lord; what is t here which is not in Your
home?

Bless Nanak wit h t he Support of Your Name, t hat he may find great happiness and
peace. | | 2| | 12| | Chhakay 2.


O mind, meet wit h t he Guru, and worship t he Naam in adorat ion.

You shall obt ain peace, poise, bliss, j oy and pleasure, and lay t he foundat ion of
et ernal life. | | 1| | Pause| |

Showing His Mercy, t he Lord has made me His slave, and shat t ered t he bonds of
Maya.

Through loving devot ion, and singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe,
I have escaped t he Pat h of Deat h. | | 1| |

When he became Merciful, t he rust was removed, and I found t he priceless t reasure.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice, a hundred t housand t imes, t o my unapproachable,
unfat homable Lord and Mast er. | | 2| | 13| |
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O mot her, how fruit ful is t he birt h of one who sings t he Glories of God, and enshrines
love for t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Beaut iful, wise, brave and divine is one who obt ains t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy.

He chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit h his t ongue, and does not have t o
wander in reincarnat ion again. | | 1| |

The Perfect Lord God pervades his mind and body; he does not look upon any ot her.

Hell and disease do not afflict one who j oins t he Company of t he Lord's humble
servant s, O Nanak; t he Lord at t aches him t o t he hem of His robe. | | 2| | 14| |


His fickle mind is ent angled in a dream.

He does not even underst and t his much, t hat someday he shall have t o depart ; he has
gone crazy wit h Maya. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is engrossed in t he delight of t he flower's color; he st rives only t o indulge in
corrupt ion.

Hearing about greed, he feels happy in his mind, and he runs aft er it . | | 1| |

Wandering and roaming all around, I have endured great pain, but now, I have come
t o t he door of t he Saint .

Grant ing His Grace, t he Supreme Lord Mast er has blended Nanak wit h Himself.
| | 2| | 15| |


All peace is found in t he Guru's feet .

They drive away my sins and purify my mind; t heir Support carries me across.
| | 1| | Pause| |

This is t he labor which I perform: worship, flower-offerings, service and devot ion.

My mind blossoms fort h and is enlight ened, and I am not cast int o t he womb again.
| | 1| |

I behold t he fruit ful vision of t he Saint ; t his is t he medit at ion I have t aken.

The Lord Mast er has become Merciful t o Nanak, and he has ent ered t he Sanct uary of
t he Holy. | | 2| | 16| |


Offer your prayer t o your Lord.

You shall obt ain t he four blessings, and t he t reasures of bliss, pleasure, peace, poise
and t he spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas. | | 1| | Pause| |

Renounce your self-conceit , and grasp hold of t he Guru's feet ; hold t ight t o t he hem of
God's robe.

The heat of t he ocean of fire does not affect one who longs for t he Lord and Mast er's

Again and again, God put s up wit h t he millions of sins of t he supremely ungrat eful
ones.

The embodiment of mercy, t he Perfect Transcendent Lord - Nanak longs for His
Sanct uary. | | 2| | 17| |


Place t he Guru's feet wit hin your heart ,

and all illness, sorrow and pain shall be dispelled; all suffering shall come t o an end.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The sins of count less incarnat ions are erased, as if one has t aken purifying bat hs at
millions of sacred shrines.

The t reasure of t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is obt ained by singing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, and cent ering one's mind in medit at ion on Him.
| | 1| |

Showing His Mercy, t he Lord has made me His slave; breaking my bonds, He has
saved me.

I live by chant ing and medit at ing on t he Naam, and t he Bani of Your Word; slave
Nanak is a sacrifice t o You. | | 2| | 18| | Chhakay 3.


O mot her, I long t o see t he Feet of God.
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Be Merciful t o me, O my Lord and Mast er, t hat I might never forsake t hem from my
mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Applying t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy t o my face and forehead, I burn away t he
poison of sexual desire and anger.

I j udge myself t o be t he lowest of all; in t his way, I inst ill peace wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he I mperishable Lord and Mast er, and I shake off all my
sins.

I have found t he gift of t he t reasure of t he Naam, O Nanak; I hug it close, and
enshrine it in my heart . | | 2| | 19| |


Dear God, I long t o behold t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

I cherish t his beaut iful medit at ion day and night ; You are dearer t o me t han my soul,
dearer t han life it self. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have st udied and cont emplat ed t he essence of t he Shaast ras, t he Vedas and t he
Puraanas.

Prot ect or of t he meek, Lord of t he breat h of life, O Perfect One, carry us across t he
t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| |

Since t he very beginning, and t hroughout t he ages, t he humble devot ees have been
Your servant s; in t he midst of t he world of corrupt ion, You are t heir Support .

Nanak longs for t he dust of t he feet of such humble beings; t he Transcendent Lord is
t he Giver of all. | | 2| | 20| |


Your humble servant , O Lord, is int oxicat ed wit h Your sublime essence.

One who obt ains t he t reasure of t he Nect ar of Your Love, does not renounce it t o go
somewhere else. | | 1| | Pause| |

While sit t ing, he repeat s t he Lord's Name, Har, Har; while sleeping, he repeat s t he
Lord's Name, Har, Har; he eat s t he Nect ar of t he Lord's Name as his food.

Bat hing in t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy is equal t o t aking cleansing bat hs at t he
sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage. | | 1| |

How fruit ful is t he birt h of t he Lord's humble servant ; t he Creat or is his Fat her.

O Nanak, one who recognizes t he Perfect Lord God, t akes all wit h him, and saves
everyone. | | 2| | 21| |


O mot her, wit hout t he Guru, spirit ual wisdom is not obt ained.

They wander around, weeping and crying out in various ways, but t he Lord of t he
World does not meet t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

The body is t ied up wit h emot ional at t achment , disease and sorrow, and so it is lured
int o count less reincarnat ions.

He finds no place of rest wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; t o
whom should he go and cry? | | 1| |

When my Lord and Mast er shows His Mercy, we lovingly focus our consciousness on
t he feet of t he Holy.

The most horrible agonies are dispelled in an inst ant , O Nanak, and we merge in t he
Blessed Vision of t he Lord. | | 2| | 22| |


The Lord and Mast er Himself has become Merciful.

I have been emancipat ed, and I have become t he embodiment of bliss; I am t he
Lord's child - He has saved me. | | Pause| |

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I offer my prayer; wit hin my mind, I medit at e on t he
Supreme Lord God.

Giving me His hand, t he Transcendent Lord has eradicat ed all my sins. | | 1| |

Husband and wife j oin t oget her in rej oicing, celebrat ing t he Vict ory of t he Lord Mast er.

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he humble servant of t he Lord, who emancipat es
everyone. | | 2| | 23| |
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I offer my prayer t o my True Guru.

The Dest royer of dist ress has become kind and merciful, and all my anxiet y is over.
| | Pause| |

I am a sinner, hypocrit ical and greedy, but st ill, He put s up wit h all of my merit s and
demerit s.

Placing His hand on my forehead, He has exalt ed me. The wicked ones who want ed t o
dest roy me have been killed. | | 1| |

He is generous and benevolent , t he beaut ifier of all, t he embodiment of peace; t he
Blessed Vision of His Darshan is so fruit ful!

Says Nanak, He is t he Giver t o t he unwort hy; I enshrine His Lot us Feet wit hin my
heart . | | 2| | 24| |


My God is t he Mast er of t he mast erless.

I have come t o t he Sanct uary of t he Savior Lord. | | Pause| |

Prot ect me on all sides, O Lord;

prot ect me in t he fut ure, in t he past , and at t he very last moment . | | 1| |

Whenever somet hing comes t o mind, it is You.

Cont emplat ing Your virt ues, my mind is sanct ified. | | 2| |

I hear and sing t he Hymns of t he Guru's Word.

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t he Holy. | | 3| |

Wit hin my mind, I have t he Support of t he One Lord alone.

O Nanak, my God is t he Creat or of all. | | 4| | 25| |


God, t his is my heart 's desire:

O t reasure of kindness, O Merciful Lord, please make me t he slave of your Saint s.
| | Pause| |

I n t he early hours of t he morning, I fall at t he feet of Your humble servant s; night and
day, I obt ain t he Blessed Vision of t heir Darshan.

Dedicat ing my body and mind, I serve t he humble servant of t he Lord; wit h my
t ongue, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Wit h each and every breat h, I medit at e in remembrance on my God; I live cont inually
in t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is my only support and wealt h; O Nanak, from t his,
I obt ain bliss. | | 2| | 26| |

Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Third House:


O friend, such is t he Dear Lord whom I have obt ained.

He does not leave me, and He always keeps me company. Meet ing t he Guru, night
and day, I sing His Praises. | | 1| | Pause| |

I met t he Fascinat ing Lord, who has blessed me wit h all comfort s; He does not leave
me t o go anywhere else.

I have seen t he mort als of many and various t ypes, but t hey are not equal t o even a
hair of my Beloved. | | 1| |

His palace is so beaut iful! His gat e is so wonderful! The celest ial melody of t he sound
current resounds t here.

Says Nanak, I enj oy et ernal bliss; I have obt ained a permanent place in t he home of
my Beloved. | | 2| | 1| | 27| |


My mind longs for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, and His Name.

I have wandered everywhere, and now I have come t o follow t he Saint . | | 1| | Pause| |

Whom should I serve? Whom should I worship in adorat ion? Whoever I see shall pass
away.
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I have sought t he Sanct uary of t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; my mind
longs for t he dust of t heir Feet . | | 1| |

I do not know t he way, and I have no virt ue. I t is so difficult t o escape from Maya!

Nanak has come and fallen at t he Guru's feet ; all of his evil inclinat ions have vanished.
| | 2| | 2| | 28| |


O Beloved, Your Words are Ambrosial Nect ar.

O supremely beaut iful Ent icer, O Beloved, You are among all, and yet dist inct from all.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I do not seek power, and I do not seek liberat ion. My mind is in love wit h Your Lot us
Feet .

Brahma, Shiva, t he Siddhas, t he silent sages and I ndra - I seek only t he Blessed Vision
of my Lord and Mast er's Darshan. | | 1| |

I have come, helpless, t o Your Door, O Lord Mast er; I am exhaust ed - I seek t he
Sanct uary of t he Saint s.

Says Nanak, I have met my Ent icing Lord God; my mind is cooled and soot hed - it
blossoms fort h in j oy. | | 2| | 3| | 29| |


Medit at ing on t he Lord, His servant swims across t o salvat ion.

When God becomes merciful t o t he meek, t hen one does not have t o suffer
reincarnat ion, only t o die again. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, and he does not lose t he j ewel of t his human life.

Singing t he Glories of God, he crosses over t he ocean of poison, and saves all his
generat ions as well. | | 1| |

The Lot us Feet of t he Lord abide wit hin his heart , and wit h every breat h and morsel of
food, he chant s t he Lord's Name.

Nanak has grasped t he Support of t he Lord of t he Universe; again and again, he is a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 2| | 4| | 30| |

Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House:


Some wander around t he forest s, wearing religious robes, but t he Fascinat ing Lord
remains dist ant from t hem. | | 1| | Pause| |

They t alk, preach, and sing t heir lovely songs, but wit hin t heir minds, t he filt h of t heir
sins remains. | | 1| |

They may be very beaut iful, ext remely clever, wise and educat ed, and t hey may speak
very sweet ly. | | 2| |

To forsake pride, emot ional at t achment , and t he sense of 'mine and yours', is t he pat h
of t he double-edged sword. | | 3| |

Says Nanak, t hey alone swim across t he t errifying world-ocean, who, by God's Grace,
j oin t he Societ y of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 1| | 31| |

Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Fift h House:


I have seen t he Lord t o be on high; t he Fascinat ing Lord is t he highest of all.

No one else is equal t o Him - I have made t he most ext ensive search on t his.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Ut t erly infinit e, exceedingly great , deep and unfat homable - He is loft y, beyond reach.

His weight cannot be weighed, His value cannot be est imat ed. How can t he Ent icer of
t he mind be obt ained? | | 1| |

Millions search for Him, on various pat hs, but wit hout t he Guru, none find Him.

Says Nanak, t he Lord Mast er has become Merciful. Meet ing t he Holy Saint , I drink in
t he sublime essence. | | 2| | 1| | 32| |
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I have looked in so many ways, but t here is no ot her like t he Lord.

On all t he cont inent s and islands, He is permeat ing and fully pervading; He is in all
worlds. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is t he most unfat homable of t he unfat homable; who can chant His Praises? My
mind lives by hearing news of Him.

People in t he four st ages of life, and in t he four social classes are liberat ed, by serving
You, Lord. | | 1| |

The Guru has implant ed t he Word of His Shabad wit hin me; I have at t ained t he
supreme st at us. My sense of dualit y has been dispelled, and now, I am at peace.

Says Nanak, I have easily crossed over t he t errifying world-ocean, obt aining t he
t reasure of t he Lord's Name. | | 2| | 2| | 33| |

Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Sixt h House:


Know t hat t here is One and only One Lord.

O Gurmukh, know t hat He is One. | | 1| | Pause| |

Why are you wandering around? O Siblings of Dest iny, don't wander around; He is
permeat ing and pervading everywhere. | | 1| |

As t he fire in t he forest , wit hout cont rol, cannot serve any purpose

- j ust so, wit hout t he Guru, one cannot at t ain t he Gat e of t he Lord.

Joining t he Societ y of t he Saint s, renounce your ego; says Nanak, in t his way, t he
supreme t reasure is obt ained. | | 2| | 1| | 34| |


His st at e cannot be known. | | 1| | Pause| |

How can I behold Him t hrough clever t ricks? Those who t ell t his st ory are wonder-
st ruck and amazed. | | 1| |

The servant s of God, t he celest ial singers, t he Siddhas and t he seekers,

t he angelic and divine beings, Brahma and t hose like Brahma,

and t he four Vedas proclaim, day and night ,

t hat t he Lord and Mast er is inaccessible, unapproachable and unfat homable.

Endless, endless are His Glories, says Nanak; t hey cannot be described - t hey are
beyond our reach. | | 2| | 2| | 35| |


I medit at e, and sing of t he Creat or Lord.

I have become fearless, and I have found peace, poise and bliss, remembering t he
infinit e Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Guru, of t he most fruit ful image, has placed His hand upon my forehead.

Wherever I look, t here, I find Him wit h me.

The Lot us Feet of t he Lord are t he Support of my very breat h of life. | | 1| |

My God is all-powerful, unfat homable and ut t erly vast .

The Lord and Mast er is close at hand - He dwells in each and every heart .

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary and t he Support of God, who has no end or limit at ion.
| | 2| | 3| | 36| |


Turn away, O my mind, t urn away.

Turn away from t he fait hless cynic.

False is t he love of t he false one; break t he t ies, O my mind, and your t ies shall be
broken. Break your t ies wit h t he fait hless cynic. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who ent ers a house filled wit h soot is blackened.

Run far away from such people! One who meet s t he Guru escapes from t he bondage
of t he t hree disposit ions. | | 1| |

I beg t his blessing of You, O Merciful Lord, ocean of mercy - please, don't bring me
face t o face wit h t he fait hless cyincs.
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Make servant Nanak t he slave of Your slave; let his head roll in t he dust under t he feet
of t he Holy. | | 2| | 4| | 37| |

Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fift h Mehl, Sevent h House:


You are all-powerful, at all t imes; You show me t he Way; I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice
t o You.

Your Saint s sing t o You wit h love; I fall at t heir feet . | | 1| | Pause| |

O Praisewort hy Lord, Enj oyer of celest ial peace, Embodiment of mercy, One I nfinit e
Lord, Your place is so beaut iful. | | 1| |

Riches, supernat ural spirit ual powers and wealt h are in t he palm of Your hand. O Lord,
Life of t he World, Mast er of all, infinit e is Your Name.

Show Kindness, Mercy and Compassion t o Nanak; hearing Your Praises, I live.
| | 2| | 1| | 38| | 6| | 44| |


Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree, Nint h Mehl:

This mind does not follow my advice one t iny bit .

I am so t ired of giving it inst ruct ions - it will not refrain from it s evil-mindedness.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I t has gone insane wit h t he int oxicat ion of Maya; it does not chant t he Lord's Praise.

Pract icing decept ion, it t ries t o cheat t he world, and so it fills it s belly. | | 1| |

Like a dog's t ail, it cannot be st raight ened; it will not list en t o what I t ell it .

Says Nanak, vibrat e forever t he Name of t he Lord, and all your affairs shall be
adj ust ed. | | 2| | 1| |


All t hings are mere diversions of life:

mot her, fat her, siblings, children, relat ives and t he wife of your home. | | 1| | Pause| |

When t he soul is separat ed from t he body, t hen t hey will cry out , calling you a ghost .

No one will let you st ay, for even half an hour; t hey drive you out of t he house. | | 1| |

The creat ed world is like an illusion, a mirage - see t his, and reflect upon it in your
mind.

Says Nanak, vibrat e forever t he Name of t he Lord, which shall deliver you. | | 2| | 2| |


I n t his world, I have seen love t o be false.

Whet her t hey are spouses or friends, all are concerned only wit h t heir own happiness.
| | 1| | Pause| |

All say, "Mine, mine", and at t ach t heir consciousness t o you wit h love.

But at t he very last moment , none shall go along wit h you. How st range are t he ways
of t he world! | | 1| |

The foolish mind has not yet reformed it self, alt hough I have grown weary of
cont inually inst ruct ing it .

O Nanak, one crosses over t he t errifying world-ocean, singing t he Songs of God.
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Raag Bihaagraa, Chau-Padas, Fift h Mehl, Second House:

To associat e wit h your arch enemies,

is t o live wit h poisonous snakes;

I have made t he effort t o shake t hem off. | | 1| |

Then, I repeat ed t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,

and I obt ained celest ial peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

False is t he love of t he many emot ional at t achment s,

which suck t he mort al int o t he whirlpool of reincarnat ion. | | 2| |

All are t ravellers,

who have gat hered under t he world-t ree,

and are bound by t heir many bonds. | | 3| |

Et ernal is t he Company of t he Holy,

where t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises are sung.

Nanak seeks t his Sanct uary. | | 4| | 1| |


Raag Bihaagraa, Nint h Mehl:

No one knows t he st at e of t he Lord.

The Yogis, t he celibat es, t he penit ent s, and all sort s of clever people have failed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I n an inst ant , He changes t he beggar int o a king, and t he king int o a beggar.

He fills what is empt y, and empt ies what is full - such are His ways. | | 1| |

He Himself spread out t he expanse of His Maya, and He Himself beholds it .

He assumes so many forms, and plays so many games, and yet , He remains det ached
from it all. | | 2| |

I ncalculable, infinit e, incomprehensible and immaculat e is He, who has misled t he
ent ire world.

Cast off all your doubt s; prays Nanak, O mort al, focus your consciousness on His Feet .
| | 3| | 1| | 2| |

Raag Bihaagraa, Chhant , Fourt h Mehl, First House:


Medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my soul; as Gurmukh, medit at e on t he
invaluable Name of t he Lord.

My mind is pierced t hrough by t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name. The Lord is
dear t o my mind. Wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name, my mind is washed
clean.
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Under Guru's I nst ruct ions, hold your mind st eady; O my soul, do not let it wander
anywhere.

One who ut t ers t he Bani of t he Praises of t he Lord God, O Nanak, obt ains t he fruit s of
his heart 's desires. | | 1| |

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, t he Ambrosial Name abides wit hin t he mind, O my soul; wit h
your mout h, ut t er t he words of ambrosia.

The Words of t he devot ees are Ambrosial Nect ar, O my soul; hearing t hem in t he
mind, embrace loving affect ion for t he Lord.

Separat ed for so very long, I have found t he Lord God; He holds me close in His loving
embrace.

Servant Nanak's mind is filled wit h bliss, O my soul; t he unst ruck sound-current of t he
Shabad vibrat es wit hin. | | 2| |

I f only my friends and companions would come and unit e me wit h my Lord God, O my
soul.

I offer my mind t o t he one who recit es t he sermon of my Lord God, O my soul.

As Gurmukh, ever worship t he Lord in adorat ion, O my soul, and you shall obt ain t he
fruit s of your heart 's desires.

O Nanak, hurry t o t he Lord's Sanct uary; O my soul, t hose who medit at e on t he Lord's
Name are very fort unat e. | | 3| |

By His Mercy, God comes t o meet us, O my soul; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, He
reveals His Name.

Wit hout t he Lord, I am so sad, O my soul - as sad as t he lot us wit hout wat er.

The Perfect Guru has unit ed me, O my soul, wit h t he Lord, my best friend, t he Lord
God.

Blessed, blessed is t he Guru, who has shown me t he Lord, O my soul; servant Nanak
blossoms fort h in t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Raag Bihaagraa, Fourt h Mehl:

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is Ambrosial Nect ar, O my soul; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, t his Nect ar is obt ained.

Pride in Maya is poison, O my soul; t hrough t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Name, t his
poison is eradicat ed.

The dry mind is rej uvenat ed, O my soul, medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har.

The Lord has given me t he pre-ordained blessing of high dest iny, O my soul; servant
Nanak merges in t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

My mind is at t ached t o t he Lord, O my soul, like t he infant , sucking his mot her's milk.
!
Wit hout t he Lord, I find no peace, O my soul; I am like t he song-bird, crying out
wit hout t he rain drops.

Go, and seek t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru, O my soul; He shall t ell you of t he
Glorious Virt ues of t he Lord God.

Servant Nanak has merged int o t he Lord, O my soul; t he many melodies of t he
Shabad resound wit hin his heart . | | 2| |

Through egot ism, t he self-willed manmukhs are separat ed, O my soul; bound t o
poison, t hey are burnt by egot ism.

Like t he pigeon, which it self falls int o t he t rap, O my soul, all t he self-willed
manmukhs fall under t he influence of deat h.

Those self-willed manmukhs who focus t heir consciousness on Maya, O my soul, are
foolish, evil demons.
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The Lord's humble servant s beseech and implore Him, and ent er His Sanct uary, O my
soul; Guru Nanak becomes t heir Divine Prot ect or. | | 3| |

The Lord's humble servant s are saved, t hrough t he Love of t he Lord, O my soul; by
t heir pre-ordained good dest iny, t hey obt ain t he Lord.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he ship, O my soul, and t he Guru is t he
helmsman. Through t he Word of t he Shabad, He ferries us across.

The Lord, Har, Har, is all-powerful and very kind, O my soul; t hrough t he Guru, t he
True Guru, He seems so sweet .

Shower Your Mercy upon me, and hear my prayer, O Lord, Har, Har; please, let
servant Nanak medit at e on Your Name. | | 4| | 2| |

Bihaagraa, Fourt h Mehl:

I n t his world, t he best occupat ion is t o sing t he Praises of t he Naam, O my soul.
Singing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he Lord is enshrined in t he mind.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is immaculat e and pure, O my soul. Chant ing t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, one is saved.

All sins and errors are erased, O my soul; wit h t he Naam, t he Gurmukh washes off t his
filt h.

By great good fort une, servant Nanak medit at es on t he Lord; even fools and idiot s like
me have been saved. | | 1| |

Those who medit at e on t he Lord's Name, O my soul, overpower t he five passions.

The nine t reasures of t he Naam are wit hin, O my soul; t he Great Guru has made me
see t he unseen Lord.

The Guru has fulfilled my hopes and desires, O my soul; meet ing t he Lord, all my
hunger is sat isfied.

O servant Nanak, he alone sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O my soul, upon
whose forehead God has inscribed such pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| |

I am a deceit ful sinner, O my soul, a cheat , and a robber of ot hers' wealt h.

But , by great good fort une, I have found t he Guru, O my soul; t hrough t he Perfect
Guru, I have found t he way t o salvat ion.

The Guru has poured t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord's Name int o my mout h, O my
soul, and now, my dead soul has come t o life again.

O servant Nanak: t hose who meet t he True Guru, O my soul, have all of t heir pains
t aken away. | | 3| |

The Name of t he Lord is sublime, O my soul; chant ing it , one's sins are washed away.

The Guru, t he Lord, has purified even t he sinners, O my soul; now, t hey are famous
and respect ed in t he four direct ions and t hroughout t he four ages.

The filt h of egot ism is t ot ally wiped away, O my soul, by bat hing in t he Ambrosial Pool
of t he Lord's Name.

Even sinners are carried across, O my soul, if t hey are imbued wit h t he Lord's Name,
even for an inst ant , O servant Nanak. | | 4| | 3| |


I am a sacrifice, O my soul, t o t hose who t ake t he Support of t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

The Guru, t he True Guru, implant ed t he Name wit hin me, O my soul, and He has
carried me across t he t errifying world-ocean of poison.

Those who have medit at ed one-point edly on t he Lord, O my soul - I proclaim t he
Vict ory of t hose saint ly beings.
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Nanak has found peace, medit at ing on t he Lord, O my soul; t he Lord is t he Dest royer
of all pain. | | 1| |

Blessed, blessed is t hat t ongue, O my soul, which sings t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord God.

Sublime and splendid are t hose ears, O my soul, which list en t o t he Kirt an of t he
Lord's Praises.

Sublime, pure and pious is t hat head, O my soul, which falls at t he Guru's Feet .

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hat Guru, O my soul; t he Guru has placed t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har, in my mind. | | 2| |

Blessed and approved are t hose eyes, O my soul, which gaze upon t he Holy True
Guru.

Sacred and sanct ified are t hose hands, O my soul, which writ e t he Praises of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

I worship cont inually t he feet of t hat humble being, O my soul, who walks on t he Pat h
of Dharma - t he pat h of right eousness.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose, O my soul, who hear of t he Lord, and believe in t he

The eart h, t he net her regions of t he underworld, and t he Akaashic et hers, O my soul,
all medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Wind, wat er and fire, O my soul, cont inually sing t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har,
Har.

The woods, t he meadows and t he whole world, O my soul, chant wit h t heir mout hs
t he Lord's Name, and medit at e on t he Lord.

O Nanak, one who, as Gurmukh, focuses his consciousness on t he Lord's devot ional
worship - O my soul, he is robed in honor in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 4| | 4| |


Those who do not remember t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O my soul - t hose self-
willed manmukhs are foolish and ignorant .

Those who at t ach t heir consciousness t o emot ional at t achment and Maya, O my soul,
depart regret fully in t he end.

They find no place of rest in t he Court of t he Lord, O my soul; t hose self-willed
manmukhs are deluded by sin.

O servant Nanak, t hose who meet t he Guru are saved, O my soul; chant ing t he Name
of t he Lord, t hey are absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Go, everyone, and meet t he True Guru; O my soul, He implant s t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, har, wit hin t he heart .

Do not hesit at e for an inst ant - medit at e on t he Lord, O my soul; who knows whet her
he shall draw anot her breat h?

That t ime, t hat moment , t hat inst ant , t hat second is so fruit ful, O my soul, when my
Lord comes int o my mind.

Servant Nanak has medit at ed on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O my soul, and
now, t he Messenger of Deat h does not draw near him. | | 2| |

The Lord cont inually wat ches, and hears everyt hing, O my soul; he alone is afraid,
who commit s sins.

One whose heart is pure wit hin, O my soul, cast s off all his fears.

One who has fait h in t he Fearless Name of t he Lord, O my soul - all his enemies and
at t ackers speak against him in vain.
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Nanak has served t he Perfect Guru, O my soul, who causes all t o fall at His feet . | | 3| |

Serve such a Lord cont inuously, O my soul, who is t he Great Lord and Mast er of all.

Those who single-mindedly worship Him in adorat ion, O my soul, are not subservient
t o anyone.

Serving t he Guru, I have obt ained t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, O my soul; all
t he slanderers and t rouble-makers bark in vain.

Servant Nanak has medit at ed on t he Name, O my soul; such is t he pre-ordained
dest iny which t he Lord writ t en on his forehead. | | 4| | 5| |


All beings are Yours - You permeat e t hem all. O my Lord God, You know what t hey do
in t heir heart s.

The Lord is wit h t hem, inwardly and out wardly, O my soul; He sees everyt hing, but
t he mort al denies t he Lord in his mind.

The Lord is far away from t he self-willed manmukhs, O my soul; all t heir effort s are in
vain.

Servant Nanak, as Gurmukh, medit at es on t he Lord, O my soul; he beholds t he Lord
ever-present . | | 1| |

They are devot ees, and t hey are servant s, O my soul, who are pleasing t o t he Mind of
my God.

They are robed in honor in t he Court of t he Lord, O my soul; night and day, t hey
remain absorbed in t he True Lord.

I n t heir company, t he filt h of one's sins is washed away, O my soul; imbued wit h t he
Lord's Love, one comes t o bear t he Mark of His Grace.

Nanak offers his prayer t o God, O my soul; j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of
t he Holy, he is sat isfied. | | 2| |

O t ongue, chant t he Name of God; O my soul, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, your desires shall be ext inguished.

He, unt o whom my Supreme Lord God shows Mercy, O my soul, enshrines t he Name
in his mind.

One who meet s t he Perfect True Guru, O my soul, obt ains t he t reasure of t he Lord's
wealt h.

By great good fort une, one j oins t he Company of t he Holy, O my soul. O Nanak, sing
t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| |

I n t he places and int erspaces, O my soul, t he Supreme Lord God, t he Great Giver, is
pervading.

His limit s cannot be found, O my soul; He is t he Perfect Archit ect of Dest iny.

He cherishes all beings, O my soul, as t he mot her and fat her cherish t heir child.

By t housands of clever t ricks, He cannot be obt ained, O my soul; servant Nanak, as
Gurmukh, has come t o know t he Lord. | | 4| | 6| | Chhakaa 1.

Bihaagraa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , First House:


I have seen one miracle of t he Lord, O my Dear Beloved - what ever He does is
right eous and j ust .

The Lord has fashioned t his beaut iful arena, O my Dear Beloved, where all come and
go.

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The One who fashioned t he world causes t hem t o come and go.

Some meet t he True Guru - t he Lord invit es t hem int o t he Mansion of His Presence;
ot hers wander around, deluded by doubt .

You alone know Your limit s; You are cont ained in all.

Nanak speaks t he Trut h: list en, Saint s - t he Lord dispenses even-handed j ust ice. | | 1| |

Come and j oin me, O my beaut iful dear beloveds; let 's worship t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

Let 's serve t he Perfect True Guru, O my dear beloveds, and clear away t he Pat h of
Deat h.

Having cleared t he t reacherous pat h, as Gurmukhs, we shall obt ain honor in t he Court
of t he Lord.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny, lovingly focus t heir consciousness on t he

Self-conceit , egot ism and emot ional at t achment are eradicat ed when one j oins t he

Says servant Nanak, one who cont emplat es t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is
liberat ed. | | 2| |

Let 's j oin hands, O Saint s; let 's come t oget her, O my dear beloveds, and worship t he
imperishable, Almight y Lord.

I sought Him t hrough uncount ed forms of adorat ion, O my dear beloveds; now, I
dedicat e my ent ire mind and body t o t he Lord.

The mind, body and all wealt h belong t o God; so what can anyone offer t o Him in
worship?

He alone merges in t he lap of God, unt o whom t he Merciful Lord Mast er becomes
compassionat e.

One who has such pre-ordained dest iny writ t en on his forehead, comes t o bear love
for t he Guru.

Says servant Nanak, j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, let 's worship
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

I wandered around, searching in t he t en direct ions, O my dear beloveds, but I came
t o find t he Lord in t he home of my own being.

The Dear Lord has fashioned t he body as t he t emple of t he Lord, O my dear beloveds;
t he Lord cont inues t o dwell t here.

The Lord and Mast er Himself is pervading everywhere; t hrough t he Guru, He is
revealed.

Darkness is dispelled, and pains are removed, when t he sublime essence of t he Lord's
Ambrosial Nect ar t rickles down.

Wherever I look, t he Lord and Mast er is t here. The Supreme Lord God is everywhere.

Says servant Nanak, meet ing t he True Guru, I have found t he Lord, wit hin t he home
of my own being. | | 4| | 1| |

Raag Bihaagraa, Fift h Mehl:

He is dear t o me; He fascinat es my mind; He is t he ornament of my heart , t he support
of t he breat h of life.

The Glory of t he Beloved, Merciful Lord of t he Universe is beaut iful; He is infinit e and
wit hout limit .

O Compassionat e Sust ainer of t he World, Beloved Lord of t he Universe, please, j oin
wit h Your humble soul-bride.

My eyes long for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; t he night passes, but I cannot
sleep.

I have applied t he healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom t o my eyes; t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord, is my food. These are all my decorat ions.

Prays Nanak, let 's medit at e on t he Saint , t hat he may unit e us wit h our Husband Lord.
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I endure t housands of reprimands, and st ill, my Lord has not met wit h me.

I make t he effort t o meet wit h my Lord, but none of my effort s work.

Unst eady is my consciousness, and unst able is my wealt h; wit hout my Lord, I cannot
be consoled.
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Food, drink and decorat ions are useless; wit hout my Husband Lord, how can I
survive?

I yearn for Him, and desire Him night and day. I cannot live wit hout Him, even for an
inst ant .

Prays Nanak, O Saint , I am Your slave; by Your Grace, I meet my Husband Lord. | | 2| |

I share a bed wit h my Beloved, but I do not behold t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

I have endless demerit s - how can my Lord call me t o t he Mansion of His Presence?

The wort hless, dishonored and orphaned soul-bride prays, "Meet wit h me, O God,
t reasure of mercy."

The wall of doubt has been shat t ered, and now I sleep in peace, beholding God, t he
Lord of t he nine t reasures, even for an inst ant .

I f only I could come int o t he Mansion of my Beloved Lord's Presence! Joining wit h
Him, I sing t he songs of j oy.

Prays Nanak, I seek t he Sanct uary of t he Saint s; please, reveal t o me t he Blessed
Vision of Your Darshan. | | 3| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I have obt ained t he Lord, Har, Har.
!
My desires are fulfilled, and my mind is at peace; t he fire wit hin has been quenched.

Fruit ful is t hat day, and beaut eous is t hat night , and count less are t he j oys,
celebrat ions and pleasures.

The Lord of t he Universe, t he Beloved Sust ainer of t he World, has been revealed. Wit h
what t ongue can I speak of His Glory?

Doubt , greed, emot ional at t achment and corrupt ion are t aken away; j oining wit h my
companions, I sing t he songs of j oy.

Prays Nanak, I medit at e on t he Saint , who has led me t o merge wit h t he Lord, Har,
Har. | | 4| | 2| |

Bihaagraa, Fift h Mehl:

Shower Your Mercy upon me, O Guru, O Perfect Supreme Lord God, t hat I might
chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, night and day.

I speak t he Ambrosial Words of t he Guru's Bani, praising t he Lord. Your Will is sweet
t o me, Lord.

Show kindness and compassion, O Sust ainer of t he Word, Lord of t he Universe;
wit hout You, I have no ot her.

Almight y, sublime, infinit e, perfect Lord - my soul, body, wealt h and mind are Yours.

I am foolish, st upid, mast erless, fickle, powerless, lowly and ignorant .

Prays Nanak, I seek Your Sanct uary - please save me from coming and going in

I n t he Sanct uary of t he Holy Saint s, I have found t he Dear Lord, and I const ant ly sing
t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Applying t he dust of t he devot ees t o t he mind and body, O Dear Lord, all sinners are
sanct ified.

The sinners are sanct ified in t he company of t hose who have met t he Creat or Lord.

I mbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t hey are given t he gift of t he life of t he
soul; t heir gift s increase day by day.

Wealt h, t he supernat ural spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas, and t he nine t reasures come
t o t hose who medit at e on t he Lord, and conquer t heir own soul.

Prays Nanak, it is only by great good fort une t hat t he Holy Saint s, t he Lord's
companions, are found, O friends. | | 2| |

Those who deal in Trut h, O Dear Lord, are t he perfect bankers.

They possess t he great t reasure, O Dear Lord, and t hey reap t he profit of t he Lord's
Praise.

Sexual desire, anger and greed do not cling t o t hose who are at t uned t o God.

They know t he One, and t hey believe in t he One; t hey are int oxicat ed wit h t he Lord's
Love.

They fall at t he Feet of t he Saint s, and seek t heir Sanct uary; t heir minds are filled wit h
j oy.

Prays Nanak, t hose who have t he Naam in t heir laps are t he t rue bankers. | | 3| |

O Nanak, medit at e on t hat Dear Lord, who support s all by His almight y st rengt h.
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I n t heir minds, t he Gurmukhs do not forget t he Dear Lord, t he Primal Creat or Lord.

Pain, disease and fear do not cling t o t hose who medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, t hey cross over t he t errifying world-ocean, and obt ain t heir
pre-ordained dest iny.
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They are congrat ulat ed and applauded, t heir minds are at peace, and t hey meet t he
infinit e Lord God.

Prays Nanak, by medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, Har, Har, my desires are
fulfilled. | | 4| | 3| |

Bihaagraa, Fift h Mehl, Second House:


O peaceful night , grow longer - I have come t o enshrine love for my Beloved.

O painful sleep, grow short er, so t hat I may const ant ly grasp His Feet .
!
I long for t he dust of His Feet , and beg for His Name; for His Love, I have renounced
t he world.

I am imbued wit h t he Love of my Beloved, and I am nat urally int oxicat ed wit h it ; I
have forsaken my awful evil-mindedness.

He has t aken me by t he arm, and I am sat urat ed wit h His Love; I have met my
Beloved on t he Pat h of Trut h.

Prays Nanak, please Lord, shower Your Mercy on me, t hat I may remain at t ached t o
Your Feet . | | 1| |

O my friends and companions, let us remain at t ached t o t he Feet of God.

Wit hin my mind is great love for my Beloved; I beg for t he Lord's devot ional worship.

The Lord's devot ional worship is obt ained, medit at ing on God. Let us go and meet t he
humble servant s of t he Lord.

Renounce pride, emot ional at t achment and corrupt ion, and dedicat e t his body, wealt h
and mind t o Him.

The Lord God is great , perfect , glorious, absolut ely perfect ; meet ing t he Lord, Har,
Har, t he wall of doubt is t orn down.

Prays Nanak, hear t hese t eachings, O friends - chant t he Lord's Name const ant ly, over
and over again. | | 2| |

The Lord's bride is a happy wife; she enj oys all pleasures.
!
She does not sit around like a widow, because t he Lord God lives forever.

She does not suffer pain - she medit at es on God. She is blessed, and very fort unat e.

She sleeps in peaceful ease, her sins are erased, and she wakes t o t he j oy and love of
t he Naam.

She remains absorbed in her Beloved - t he Lord's Name is her ornament . The Words
of her Beloved are sweet and pleasing t o her.

Prays Nanak, I have obt ained my mind's desires; I have met my et ernal Husband
Lord. | | 3| |

The songs of bliss resound, and millions of pleasures are found in t hat house;

t he mind and body are permeat ed by God, t he Lord of supreme bliss.

My Husband Lord is infinit e and merciful; He is t he Lord of wealt h, t he Lord of t he
Universe, t he Saving Grace of sinners.

God, t he Giver of mercy, t he Lord, t he Dest royer of pride, carries us across t he
t errifying world-ocean of poison.

The Lord lovingly embraces whoever comes t o t he Lord's Sanct uary - t his is t he way of
t he Lord and Mast er.

Prays Nanak, I have met my Husband Lord, who plays wit h me forever. | | 4| | 1| | 4| |


The Lord's Feet are t he Pools of Ambrosial Nect ar; your dwelling is t here, O my mind.
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Take your cleansing bat h in t he Ambrosial Pool of t he Lord, and all of your sins shall
be wiped away, O my soul.

Take your cleansing ever in t he Lord God, O friends, and t he pain of darkness shall be
dispelled.

Birt h and deat h shall not t ouch you, and t he noose of Deat h shall be cut away.

So j oin t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and be imbued wit h t he Naam,
t he Name of t he Lord; t here, your hopes shall be fulfilled.

Prays Nanak, shower Your Mercy upon me, O Lord, t hat I might dwell at Your Lot us
Feet . | | 1| |

There is bliss and ecst asy t here always, and t he unst ruck celest ial melody resounds
t here.

Meet ing t oget her, t he Saint s sing God's Praises, and celebrat e His Vict ory.

Meet ing t oget her, t he Saint s sing t he Praises of t he Lord Mast er; t hey are pleasing t o
t he Lord, and sat urat ed wit h t he sublime essence of His love and affect ion.

They obt ain t he profit of t he Lord, eliminat e t heir self-conceit , and meet Him, from
whom t hey were separat ed for so long.

Taking t hem by t he arm, He makes t hem His own; God, t he One, inaccessible and
infinit e, best ows His kindness.

Prays Nanak, forever immaculat e are t hose who sing t he Praises of t he True Word of

List en, O most fort unat e ones, t o t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word of t he Lord.

He alone, whose karma is so pre-ordained, has it ent er int o his heart .

He alone knows t he Unspoken Speech, unt o whom God has shown His Mercy.

He becomes immort al, and shall not die again; his t roubles, disput es and pains are
dispelled.

He finds t he Sanct uary of t he Lord; he does not forsake t he Lord, and does not leave.
God's Love is pleasing t o his mind and body.

Prays Nanak, sing forever t he Sacred Ambrosial Bani of His Word. | | 3| |

My mind and body are int oxicat ed - t his st at e cannot be described.

We originat ed from Him, and int o Him we shall merge once again.

I merge int o God's Light , t hrough and t hrough, like wat er merging int o wat er.

The One Lord permeat es t he wat er, t he land and t he sky - I do not see any ot her.

He is t ot ally permeat ing t he woods, meadows and t he t hree worlds. I cannot express
His wort h.

Prays Nanak, He alone knows - He who creat ed t his creat ion. | | 4| | 2| | 5| |


The Saint s go around, searching for God, t he support of t heir breat h of life.

They lose t he st rengt h of t heir bodies, if t hey do not merge wit h t heir Beloved Lord.

O God, my Beloved, please, best ow Your kindness upon me, t hat I may merge wit h
You; by Your Mercy, at t ach me t o t he hem of Your robe.

Bless me wit h Your Name, t hat I may chant it , O Lord and Mast er; beholding t he
Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, I live.

He is all-powerful, perfect , et ernal and unchanging, exalt ed, unapproachable and
infinit e.

Prays Nanak, best ow Your Mercy upon me, O Beloved of my soul, t hat I may merge
wit h You. | | 1| |

I have pract iced chant ing, int ensive medit at ion and fast ing, t o see Your Feet , O Lord.

But st ill, my burning is not quenched, wit hout t he Sanct uary of t he Lord Mast er.

I seek Your Sanct uary, God - please, cut away my bonds and carry me across t he
world-ocean.

I am mast erless, wort hless, and I know not hing; please do not count up my merit s
and demerit s.

O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, Sust ainer of t he world, O Beloved, Almight y Cause of
causes.

Nanak, t he song-bird, begs for t he rain-drop of t he Lord's Name; medit at ing on t he
Feet of t he Lord, Har, Har, he lives. | | 2| |
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Drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar from t he pool of t he Lord; chant t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, one meet s t he Lord; medit at ing on Him, one's affairs are
resolved.

God is t he One who accomplishes everyt hing; He is t he Dispeller of pain. Never forget
Him from your mind, even for an inst ant .

He is blissful, night and day; He is forever True. All Glories are cont ained in t he Lord in
t he Universe.

I ncalculable, loft y and infinit e is t he Lord and Mast er. Unapproachable is His home.

Prays Nanak, my desires are fulfilled; I have met t he Lord, t he Great est Lover. | | 3| |

The fruit s of many millions of charit able feast s come t o t hose who list en t o and sing
t he Lord's Praise.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, all one's generat ions are carried across.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, one is beaut ified; what Praises of His can I chant ?

I shall never forget t he Lord; He is t he Beloved of my soul. My mind const ant ly yearns
for t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

Auspicious is t hat day, when God, t he loft y, inaccessible and infinit e, hugs me close in
His embrace.

Prays Nanak, everyt hing is fruit ful - I have met my supremely beloved Lord God.
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Bihaagraa, Fift h Mehl, Chhant :

Why are you imbued wit h t he love of anot her? That pat h is very dangerous.

O sinner, no one is your friend.

No one shall be your friend, and you shall forever regret your act ions.

You have not chant ed wit h your t ongue t he Praises of t he Sust ainer of t he World;
when will t hese days come again?

The leaf, separat ed from t he branch, shall not be j oined wit h it again; all alone, it falls
on it s way t o deat h.

Prays Nanak, wit hout t he Lord's Name, t he soul wanders, forever suffering. | | 1| |

You are pract icing decept ion secret ly, but t he Lord, t he Knower, knows all.

When t he Right eous Judge of Dharma reads your account , you shall be squeezed like
a sesame seed in t he oil-press.

For t he act ions you commit t ed, you shall suffer t he penalt y; you shall be consigned t o
count less reincarnat ions.

I mbued wit h t he love of Maya, t he great ent icer, you shall lose t he j ewel of t his
human life.

Except for t he One Name of t he Lord, you are clever in everyt hing else.

Prays Nanak, t hose who have such pre-ordained dest iny are at t ract ed t o doubt and
emot ional at t achment . | | 2| |

No one advocat es for t he ungrat eful person, who is separat ed from t he Lord.

The hard-heart ed Messenger of Deat h comes and seizes him.

He seizes him, and leads him away, t o pay for his evil deeds; he was imbued wit h
Maya, t he great ent icer.

He was not Gurmukh - he did not chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he
Universe; and now, t he hot irons are put t o his chest .

He is ruined by sexual desire, anger and egot ism; deprived of spirit ual wisdom, he
comes t o regret .

Prays Nanak, by his cursed dest iny he has gone ast ray; wit h his t ongue, he does not
chant t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

Wit hout You, God, no one is our savior.

I t is Your Nat ure, Lord, t o save t he sinners.

O Savior of sinners, I have ent ered Your Sanct uary, O Lord and Mast er,
Compassionat e Ocean of Mercy.

Please, rescue me from t he deep, dark pit , O Creat or, Cherisher of all heart s.

I seek Your Sanct uary; please, cut away t hese heavy bonds, and give me t he Support
of t he One Name.
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Prays Nanak, please, give me Your Hand and save me, O Lord of t he Universe,
Merciful t o t he meek. | | 4| |

That day is j udged t o be fruit ful, when I merged wit h my Lord.

Tot al happiness was revealed, and pain was t aken far away.

Peace, t ranquilit y, j oy and et ernal happiness come from const ant ly singing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Sust ainer of t he World.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I lovingly remember t he Lord; I
shall not wander again in reincarnat ion.

He has nat urally hugged me close in His Loving Embrace, and t he seed of my primal
dest iny has sprout ed.

Prays Nanak, He Himself has met me, and He shall never again leave me. | | 5| | 4| | 7| |


List en t o my prayer, O my Lord and Mast er.

I am filled wit h millions of sins, but st ill, I am Your slave.

O Dest royer of pain, Best ower of Mercy, Fascinat ing Lord, Dest royer of sorrow and
st rife,

I have come t o Your Sanct uary; please preserve my honor. You are all-pervading, O
I mmaculat e Lord.

He hears and beholds all; God is wit h us, t he nearest of t he near.

O Lord and Mast er, hear Nanak's prayer; please save t he servant s of Your household.
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You are et ernal and all-powerful; I am a mere beggar, Lord.

I am int oxicat ed wit h t he love of Maya - save me, Lord!

Bound down by greed, emot ional at t achment and corrupt ion, I have made so many
mist akes.

The creat or is bot h at t ached and det ached from ent anglement s; one obt ains t he fruit s
of his own act ions.

Show kindness t o me, O Purifier of sinners; I am so t ired of wandering t hrough
reincarnat ion.

Prays Nanak, I am t he slave of t he Lord; God is t he Support of my soul, and my
breat h of life. | | 2| |

You are great and all-powerful; my underst anding is so inadequat e, O Lord.

You cherish even t he ungrat eful ones; Your Glance of Grace is perfect , Lord.

Your wisdom is unfat homable, O I nfinit e Creat or. I am lowly, and I know not hing.

Forsaking t he j ewel, I have saved t he shell; I am a lowly, ignorant beast .

I have kept t hat which forsakes me, and is very fickle, cont inually commit t ing sins,
again and again.

Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary, Almight y Lord and Mast er; please, preserve my honor.
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I was separat ed from Him, and now, He has unit ed me wit h Himself.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Singing t he Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he ever-sublime blissful Lord is
revealed t o me.

My bed is adorned wit h God; my God has made me His own.

Abandoning anxiet y, I have become carefree, and I shall not suffer in pain any longer.

Nanak lives by beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, singing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he ocean of excellence. | | 4| | 5| | 8| |


O you of sublime fait h, chant t he Lord's Name; why do you remain silent ?

wit h your eyes, you have seen t he t reacherous ways of Maya.

Not hing shall go along wit h you, except t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Land, clot hes, gold and silver - all of t hese t hings are useless.

Children, spouse, worldly honors, elephant s, horses and ot her corrupt ing influences
shall not go wit h you.

Prays Nanak, wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he whole world is
false. | | 1| |
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O king, why are you sleeping? Why don't you wake up t o realit y?

I t is useless t o cry and whine about Maya, but so many cry out and bewail.

So many cry out for Maya, t he great ent icer, but wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, t here
is no peace.

Thousands of clever t ricks and effort s will not succeed. One goes wherever t he Lord
wills him t o go.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, He is all-pervading everywhere; He is
in each and every heart .

Prays Nanak, t hose who j oin t he Saadh Sangat go t o t he house of t he Lord wit h
honor. | | 2| |

O king of mort als, know t hat your palaces and wise servant s shall be of no use in t he
end.

You shall cert ainly have t o separat e yourself from t hem, and t heir at t achment shall
make you feel regret .

Beholding t he phant om cit y, you have gone ast ray; how can you now find st abilit y?

Absorbed in t hings ot her t han t he Name of t he Lord, t his human life is wast ed in vain.
!
I ndulging in egot ist ical act ions, your t hirst is not quenched. Your desires are not
fulfilled, and you do not at t ain spirit ual wisdom.

Prays Nanak, wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, so many have depart ed wit h regret . | | 3| |

Showering His blessings, t he Lord has made me His own.

Grasping me by t he arm, He has pulled me out of t he mud, and He has blessed me
wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

Worshipping t he Lord in t he Saadh Sangat , all my sins and sufferings are burnt away.

This is t he great est religion, and t he best act of charit y; t his alone shall go along wit h
you.

My t ongue chant s in adorat ion t he Name of t he One Lord and Mast er; my mind and
body are drenched in t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, whoever t he Lord unit es wit h Himself, is filled wit h all virt ues. | | 4| | 6| | 9| |

Vaar Of Bihaagraa, Fourt h Mehl:


Shalok, Third Mehl:

Serving t he Guru, peace is obt ained; do not search for peace anywhere else.

The soul is pierced by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. The Lord dwells ever wit h t he
soul.

O Nanak, t hey alone obt ain t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, who are blessed by t he
Lord wit h His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The t reasure of t he Lord's Praise is such a blessed gift ; he alone obt ains it t o spend,
unt o whom t he Lord best ows it .

Wit hout t he True Guru, it does not come t o hand; all have grown weary of performing
religious rit uals.

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukhs of t he world lack t his wealt h; when t hey are
hungry in t he next world, what will t hey have t o eat t here? | | 2| |

Pauree:

All are Yours, and You belong t o all. You creat ed all.

You are pervading wit hin all - all medit at e on You.

You accept t he devot ional worship of t hose who are pleasing t o Your Mind.

What ever pleases t he Lord God happens; all act as You cause t hem t o act .

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Praise t he Lord, t he great est of all; He preserves t he honor of t he Saint s. | | 1| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t he spirit ually wise one has conquered all ot hers.

Through t he Name, his affairs are brought t o perfect ion; what ever happens is by His
Will.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, his mind is held st eady; no one can make him waver.

The Lord makes His devot ee His own, and his affairs are adj ust ed.
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The self-willed manmukhs have been led ast ray from t he very beginning; wit hin t hem
lurks greed, avarice and ego.

Their night s and days pass in argument , and t hey do not reflect upon t he Word of t he
Shabad.

The Creat or has t aken away t heir subt le int ellect , and all t heir speech is corrupt .

No mat t er what t hey are given, t hey are not sat isfied; wit hin t hem is desire, and t he
great darkness of ignorance.

O Nanak, it is right t o break wit h t he self-willed manmukhs; t o t hem, t he love of Maya
is sweet . | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

What can fear and doubt do t o t hose, who have given t heir heads t o t he Creat or, and
t o t he True Guru?

He who has preserved honor from t he beginning of t ime, He shall preserve t heir honor
as well.

Meet ing t heir Beloved, t hey find peace; t hey reflect upon t he True Word of t he
Shabad.

O Nanak, I serve t he Giver of Peace; He Himself is t he Assessor. | | 2| |

Pauree:

All beings are Yours; You are t he wealt h of all.

One unt o whom You give, obt ains everyt hing; t here is no one else t o rival You.

You alone are t he Great Giver of all; I offer my prayer unt o You, Lord.

One wit h whom You are pleased, is accept ed by You; how blessed is such a person!

Your wondrous play is pervading everywhere. I place my pain and pleasure before
You. | | 2| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukhs are pleasing t o t he True Lord; t hey are j udged t o be t rue in t he True
Court .

The minds of such friends are filled wit h bliss, as t hey reflect upon t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.

They enshrine t he Shabad wit hin t heir heart s; t heir pain is dispelled, and t he Creat or
blesses t hem wit h t he Divine Light .

O Nanak, t he Savior Lord shall save t hem, and shower t hem wit h His Mercy. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Serve t he Guru, and wait upon Him; as you work, maint ain t he Fear of God.

As you serve Him, you will become like Him, as you walk according t o His Will.

O Nanak, He Himself is everyt hing; t here is no ot her place t o go. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You alone know Your great ness - no one else is as great as You.

I f t here were some ot her rival as great as You, t hen I would speak of him. You alone
are as great as You are.

One who serves You obt ains peace; who else can compare t o You?

You are all-powerful t o dest roy and creat e, O Great Giver; wit h palms pressed
t oget her, all st and begging before You.

I see none as great as You, O Great Giver; You give in charit y t o t he beings of all t he
cont inent s, worlds, solar syst ems, net her regions and universes. | | 3| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O mind, you have no fait h, and you have not embraced love for t he Celest ial Lord;

you do not enj oy t he sublime t ast e of t he Word of t he Shabad - what Praises of t he
Lord will you st ubborn-mindedly sing?

O Nanak, his coming alone is approved, who, as Gurmukh, merges int o t he True Lord.
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Third Mehl:

The fool does not underst and his own self; he annoys ot hers wit h his speech.

His underlying nat ure does not leave him; separat ed from t he Lord, he suffers cruel
blows.

Through t he fear of t he True Guru, he has not changed and reformed himself, so t hat
he might merge in t he lap of God.
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Night and day, his doubt s never st op; wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, he suffers in
pain.

Sexual desire, anger and greed are so powerful wit hin him; he passes his life
const ant ly ent angled in worldly affairs.

His feet , hands, eyes and ears are exhaust ed; his days are numbered, and his deat h is
immanent .

The True Name does not seem sweet t o him - t he Name by which t he nine t reasures
are obt ained.
!
But if he remains dead while yet alive, t hen by so dying, he t ruly lives; t hus, he at t ains
liberat ion.

But if he is not blessed wit h such pre-ordained karma, t hen wit hout t his karma, what
can he obt ain?

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, you fool; t hrough t he
Shabad, you shall obt ain salvat ion and wisdom.
!
O Nanak, he alone finds t he True Guru, who eliminat es self-conceit from wit hin. | | 2| |

Pauree:

One whose consciousness is filled wit h my Lord Mast er - why should he feel anxious
about anyt hing?

The Lord is t he Giver of Peace, t he Lord of all t hings; why would we t urn our faces
away from His medit at ion, even for a moment , or an inst ant ?

One who medit at es on t he Lord obt ains all pleasures and comfort s; let us go each and
every day, t o sit in t he Saint s' Societ y.

All t he pain, hunger, and disease of t he Lord's servant are eradicat ed; t he bonds of
t he humble beings are t orn away.

By t he Lord's Grace, one becomes t he Lord's devot ee; beholding t he face of t he Lord's
humble devot ee, t he whole world is saved and carried across. | | 4| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Let t hat t ongue, which has not t ast ed t he Name of t he Lord, be burnt .

O Nanak, one whose mind is filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har - his t ongue
savors t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Let t hat t ongue, which has forgot t en t he Name of t he Lord, be burnt .

O Nanak, t he t ongue of t he Gurmukh chant s t he Lord's Name, and loves t he Name of
t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord Himself is t he Mast er, t he servant and t he devot ee; t he Lord Himself is t he
Cause of causes.

The Lord Himself beholds, and He Himself rej oices. As He wills, so does He enj oin us.

The Lord places some on t he Pat h, and t he Lord leads ot hers int o t he wilderness.

The Lord is t he True Mast er; True is His j ust ice. He arranges and beholds all His plays.

By Guru's Grace, servant Nanak speaks and sings t he Glorious Praises of t he True
Lord. | | 5| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

How rare is t he dervish, t he Saint ly renunciat e, who underst ands renunciat ion.

Cursed is t he life, and cursed are t he clot hes, of one who wanders around, begging
from door t o door.

But , if he abandons hope and anxiet y, and as Gurmukh receives t he Name as his
charit y,

t hen Nanak washes his feet , and is a sacrifice t o him. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t he t ree has one fruit , but t wo birds are perched upon it .

They are not seen coming or going; t hese birds have no wings.

One enj oys so many pleasures, while t he ot her, t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad,
remains in Nirvaanaa.

I mbued wit h t he subt le essence of t he fruit of t he Lord's Name, O Nanak, t he soul
bears t he True I nsignia of God's Grace. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he field, and He Himself is t he farmer. He Himself grows and grinds t he
corn.

!
He Himself cooks it , He Himself put s t he food in t he dishes, and He Himself sit s down
t o eat .
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He Himself is t he wat er, He Himself gives t he t oot h-pick, and He Himself offers t he
mout hwash.

He Himself calls and seat s t he congregat ion, and He Himself bids t hem goodbye.

One whom t he Lord Himself blesses wit h His Mercy - t he Lord causes him t o walk
according t o His Will. | | 6| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Rit uals and religions are all j ust ent anglement s; bad and good are bound up wit h
t hem.

Those t hings done for t he sake of children and spouse, in ego and at t achment , are
j ust more bonds.

Wherever I look, t here I see t he noose of at t achment t o Maya.

O Nanak, wit hout t he True Name, t he world is engrossed in blind ent anglement s. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The blind receive t he Divine Light , when t hey merge wit h t he Will of t he True Guru.

They break t heir bonds, and dwell in Trut h, and t he darkness of ignorance is dispelled.

They see t hat everyt hing belongs t o t he One who creat ed and fashioned t he body.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Creat or - t he Creat or preserves his honor. | | 2| |

Pauree:

When t he Creat or, sit t ing all by Himself, creat ed t he Universe, he did not consult wit h
any of His servant s;
!
so what can anyone t ake, and what can anyone give, when He did not creat e any
ot her like Himself?

Then, aft er fashioning t he world, t he Creat or blessed all wit h His blessings.

He Himself inst ruct s us in His service, and as Gurmukh, we drink in His Ambrosial
Nect ar.

He Himself is formless, and He Himself is formed; what ever He Himself does, comes t o
pass. | | 7| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The Gurmukhs serve God forever; night and day, t hey are st eeped in t he Love of t he
True Lord.

They are in bliss forever, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord; in t his world
and in t he next , t hey keep Him clasped t o t heir heart s.

Their Beloved dwells deep wit hin; t he Creat or pre-ordained t his dest iny.

O Nanak, He blends t hem int o Himself; He Himself showers His Mercy upon t hem.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

By merely t alking and speaking, He is not found. Night and day, sing His Glorious
Praises cont inually.

Wit hout His Merciful Grace, no one finds Him; many have died barking and bewailing.

When t he mind and body are sat urat ed wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord
Himself comes t o dwell in his mind.

O Nanak, by His Grace, He is found; He unit es us in His Union. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he Vedas, t he Puraanas and all t he Shaast ras; He Himself chant s t hem,
and He Himself is pleased.

He Himself sit s down t o worship, and He Himself creat es t he world.

He Himself is a householder, and He Himself is a renunciat e; He Himself ut t ers t he
Unut t erable.

He Himself is all goodness, and He Himself causes us t o act ; He Himself remains
det ached.

He Himself grant s pleasure and pain; t he Creat or Himself best ows His gift s. | | 8| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Shaykh, abandon your cruel nat ure; live in t he Fear of God and give up your
madness.

Through t he Fear of t he Guru, many have been saved; in t his fear, find t he Fearless
Lord.
!
Pierce your st one heart wit h t he Word of t he Shabad; let peace and t ranquilit y come
t o abide in your mind.
!
I f good deeds are done in t his st at e of peace, t hey are approved by t he Lord and
Mast er.

O Nanak, t hrough sexual desire and anger, no one has ever found God - go, and ask
any wise man. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:
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The self-willed manmukh is emot ionally at t ached t o Maya - he has no love for t he
Naam.

He pract ices falsehood, gat hers in falsehood, and makes falsehood his sust enance.

He collect s t he poisonous wealt h of Maya, and t hen dies; in t he end, it is all reduced
t o ashes.

He pract ices religious rit uals, purit y and aust ere self-discipline, but wit hin, t here is
greed and corrupt ion.

O Nanak, what ever t he self-willed manmukh does, is not accept able; in t he Court of
t he Lord, he is dishonored. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself creat ed t he four sources of creat ion, and He Himself fashioned speech; He
Himself formed t he worlds and solar syst ems.

He Himself is t he ocean, and He Himself is t he sea; He Himself put s t he pearls in it .

By His Grace, t he Lord enables t he Gurmukh t o find t hese pearls.

He Himself is t he t errifying world-ocean, and He Himself is t he boat ; He Himself is t he
boat man, and He Himself ferries us across.

The Creat or Himself act s, and causes us t o act ; no one else can equal You, Lord. | | 9| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Fruit ful is service t o t he True Guru, if one does so wit h a sincere mind.

The t reasure of t he Naam, is obt ained, and t he mind comes t o be free of anxiet y.

The pains of birt h and deat h are eradicat ed, and t he mind is rid of egot ism and self-
conceit .

One achieves t he ult imat e st at e, and remains absorbed in t he True Lord.

O Nanak, t he True Guru comes and meet s t hose who have such pre-ordained dest iny.
| | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The True Guru is imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; He is t he boat in t his
Dark Age of Kali Yuga.

One who becomes Gurmukh crosses over; t he True Lord dwells wit hin him.

He remembers t he Naam, he gat hers in t he Naam, and he obt ains honor t hrough t he
Naam.

Nanak has found t he True Guru; by His Grace, t he Name is obt ained. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he Philosopher's St one, He Himself is t he met al, and He Himself is
t ransformed int o gold.

He Himself is t he Lord and Mast er, He Himself is t he servant , and He Himself is t he
Dest royer of sins.

He Himself enj oys every heart ; t he Lord Mast er Himself is t he basis of all illusion.

He Himself is t he discerning one, and He Himself is t he Knower of all; He Himself
breaks t he bonds of t he Gurmukhs.

Servant Nanak is not sat isfied by merely praising You, O Creat or Lord; You are t he
Great Giver of peace. | | 10| |


Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t he deeds which are done are only chains binding t he
soul.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t hey find no place of rest . They die, only t o be born
again - t hey cont inue coming and going.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t heir speech is insipid. They do not enshrine t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, in t he mind.

O Nanak, wit hout serving t he True Guru, t hey are bound and gagged, and beat en in
t he Cit y of Deat h; t hey depart wit h blackened faces. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Some wait upon and serve t he True Guru; t hey embrace love for t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, t hey reform t heir lives, and redeem t heir generat ions as well. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he school, He Himself is t he t eacher, and He Himself brings t he
st udent s t o be t aught .

He Himself is t he fat her, He Himself is t he mot her, and He Himself makes t he children
wise.

I n one place, He t eaches t hem t o read and underst and everyt hing, while in anot her
place, He Himself makes t hem ignorant .

Some, You summon t o t he Mansion of Your Presence wit hin, when t hey are pleasing
t o Your Mind, O True Lord.
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That Gurmukh, whom You have blessed wit h great ness - t hat humble being is known
in Your True Court . | | 11| |

Shalok, Mardaanaa:

The Dark Age of Kali Yuga is t he vessel, filled wit h t he wine of sexual desire; t he mind
is t he drunkard.

Anger is t he cup, filled wit h emot ional at t achment , and egot ism is t he server.

Drinking t oo much in t he company of falsehood and greed, one is ruined.

So let good deeds be your dist illery, and Trut h your molasses; in t his way, make t he
most excellent wine of Trut h.

Make virt ue your bread, good conduct t he ghee, and modest y t he meat t o eat .

As Gurmukh, t hese are obt ained, O Nanak; part aking of t hem, one's sins depart . | | 1| |

Mardaanaa:

The human body is t he vat , self-conceit is t he wine, and desire is t he company of
drinking buddies.

The cup of t he mind's longing is overflowing wit h falsehood, and t he Messenger of
Deat h is t he cup-bearer.

Drinking in t his wine, O Nanak, one t akes on count less sins and corrupt ions.

So make spirit ual wisdom your molasses, t he Praise of God your bread, and t he Fear
of God t he meat you eat .

O Nanak, t his is t he t rue food; let t he True Name be your only Support . | | 2| |
!!
I f t he human body is t he vat , and self-realizat ion is t he wine, t hen a st ream of
Ambrosial Nect ar is produced.

Meet ing wit h t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t he cup of t he Lord's Love is filled wit h t his
Ambrosial Nect ar; drinking it in, one's corrupt ions and sins are wiped away. | | 3| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he angelic being, t he heavenly herald, and t he celest ial singer. He
Himself is t he one who explains t he six schools of philosophy.

He Himself is Shiva, Shankara and Mahaysh; He Himself is t he Gurmukh, who speaks
t he Unspoken Speech.

He Himself is t he Yogi, He Himself is t he Sensual Enj oyer, and He Himself is t he
Sannyaasee, wandering t hrough t he wilderness.

He discusses wit h Himself, and He t eaches Himself; He Himself is discret e, graceful
and wise.

St aging His own play, He Himself wat ches it ; He Himself is t he Knower of all beings.
| | 12| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

That evening prayer alone is accept able, which brings t he Lord God t o my
consciousness.

Love for t he Lord wells up wit hin me, and my at t achment t o Maya is burnt away.

By Guru's Grace, dualit y is conquered, and t he mind becomes st able; I have made
cont emplat ive medit at ion my evening prayer.

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukh may recit e his evening prayers, but his mind is not
cent ered on it ; t hrough birt h and deat h, he is ruined. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

I wandered over t he whole world, crying out , Love, O Love! , but my t hirst was not
quenched.

O Nanak, meet ing t he True Guru, my desires are sat isfied; I found my Beloved, when
I ret urned t o my own home. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he supreme essence, He Himself is t he essence of all. He Himself is t he
Lord and Mast er, and He Himself is t he servant .

He Himself creat ed t he people of t he eight een cast es; God Himself acquired His
domain.

He Himself kills, and He Himself redeems; He Himself, in His Kindness, forgives us. He
is infallible

- He never errs; t he j ust ice of t he True Lord is t ot ally True.

Those whom t he Lord Himself inst ruct s as Gurmukh - dualit y and doubt depart from
wit hin t hem. | | 13| |


That body, which does not remember t he Lord's Name in medit at ion in t he Saadh
Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, shall be reduced t o dust .

Cursed and insipid is t hat body, O Nanak, which does not know t he One who creat ed
it . | | 1| |
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Fift h Mehl:

Let t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord abide wit hin your heart , and wit h your t ongue, chant
God's Name.

O Nanak, medit at e in remembrance on God, and nurt ure t his body. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Creat or Himself is t he sixt y-eight sacred places of pilgrimage; He Himself t akes
t he cleansing bat h in t hem.

He Himself pract ices aust ere self-discipline; t he Lord Mast er Himself causes us t o
chant His Name.

He Himself becomes merciful t o us; t he Dest royer of fear Himself gives in charit y t o
all.

One whom He has enlight ened and made Gurmukh, ever obt ains honor in His Court .

One whose honor t he Lord Mast er has preserved, comes t o know t he True Lord. | | 14| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, wit hout meet ing t he True Guru, t he world is blind, and it does blind deeds.

I t does not focus it s consciousness on t he Word of t he Shabad, which would bring
peace t o abide in t he mind.

Always afflict ed wit h t he dark passions of low energy, it wanders around, passing it s
days and night s burning.

What ever pleases Him, comes t o pass; no one has any say in t his. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The True Guru has commanded us t o do t his:

t hrough t he Guru's Gat e, medit at e on t he Lord Mast er.

The Lord Mast er is ever-present . He t ears away t he veil of doubt , and inst alls His Light
wit hin t he mind.

The Name of t he Lord is Ambrosial Nect ar - t ake t his healing medicine!

Enshrine t he Will of t he True Guru in your consciousness, and make t he True Lord's
Love your self-discipline.

O Nanak, you shall be kept in peace here, and hereaft er, you shall celebrat e wit h t he
Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is t he vast variet y of Nat ure, and He Himself makes it bear fruit .

He Himself is t he Gardener, He Himself irrigat es all t he plant s, and He Himself put s
t hem in His mout h.

He Himself is t he Creat or, and He Himself is t he Enj oyer; He Himself gives, and causes
ot hers t o give.

He Himself is t he Lord and Mast er, and He Himself is t he Prot ect or; He Himself is
permeat ing and pervading everywhere.

Servant Nanak speaks of t he great ness of t he Lord, t he Creat or, who has no greed at
all. | | 15| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One person brings a full bot t le, and anot her fills his cup.

Drinking t he wine, his int elligence depart s, and madness ent ers his mind;

he cannot dist inguish bet ween his own and ot hers, and he is st ruck down by his Lord
and Mast er.

Drinking it , he forget s his Lord and Mast er, and he is punished in t he Court of t he
Lord.

Do not drink t he false wine at all, if it is in your power.

O Nanak, t he True Guru comes and meet s t he mort al; by His Grace, one obt ains t he
True Wine.

He shall dwell forever in t he Love of t he Lord Mast er, and obt ain a seat in t he Mansion
of His Presence. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

When t his world comes t o underst and, it remains dead while yet alive.
! !
When t he Lord put s him t o sleep, he remains asleep; when He wakes him up, he
regains consciousness.

O Nanak, when t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, He causes him t o meet t he True
Guru.

By Guru's Grace, remain dead while yet alive, and you shall not have t o die again.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

By His doing, everyt hing happens; what does He care for anyone else?

O Dear Lord, everyone eat s what ever You give - all are subservient t o You.
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One who praises You obt ains everyt hing; You best ow Your Mercy upon him, O
I mmaculat e Lord.

He alone is a t rue banker and t rader, who loads t he merchandise of t he wealt h of t he
Your Name, O Lord.

O Saint s, let everyone praise t he Lord, who has dest royed t he pile of t he love of
dualit y. | | 16| |

Shalok:

Kabeer, t he world is dying - dying t o deat h, but no one knows how t o t ruly die.

Whoever dies, let him die such a deat h, t hat he does not have t o die again. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

What do I know? How will I die? What sort of deat h will it be?

I f I do not forget t he Lord Mast er from my mind, t hen my deat h will be easy.

The world is t errified of deat h; everyone longs t o live.

By Guru's Grace, one who dies while yet alive, underst ands t he Lord's Will.

O Nanak, one who dies such a deat h, lives forever. | | 2| |

Pauree:
!
When t he Lord Mast er Himself becomes merciful, t he Lord Himself causes His Name t o
be chant ed.
!
He Himself causes us t o meet t he True Guru, and blesses us wit h peace. His servant is
pleasing t o t he Lord.

He Himself preserves t he honor of His servant s; He causes ot hers t o fall at t he feet of
His devot ees.

The Right eous Judge of Dharma is a creat ion of t he Lord; he does not approach t he
humble servant of t he Lord.

One who is dear t o t he Lord, is dear t o all; so many ot hers come and go in vain.
| | 17| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The ent ire world roams around, chant ing, Raam, Raam, Lord, Lord , but t he Lord
cannot be obt ained like t his.

He is inaccessible, unfat homable and so very great ; He is unweighable, and cannot be
weighed.

No one can evaluat e Him; He cannot be purchased at any price.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, His myst ery is known; in t his way, He comes
t o dwell in t he mind.

O Nanak, He Himself is infinit e; by Guru's Grace, He is known t o be permeat ing and
pervading everywhere.

He Himself comes t o blend, and having blended, remains blended. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O my soul, t his is t he wealt h of t he Naam; t hrough it , comes peace, forever and ever.

I t never brings any loss; t hrough it , one earns profit s forever.

Eat ing and spending it , it never decreases; He cont inues t o give, forever and ever.

One who has no skept icism at all never suffers humiliat ion.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh obt ains t he Name of t he Lord, when t he Lord best ows His
Glance of Grace. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself is deep wit hin all heart s, and He Himself is out side t hem.

He Himself is prevailing unmanifest , and He Himself is manifest .

For t hirt y-six ages, He creat ed t he darkness, abiding in t he void.

There were no Vedas, Puraanas or Shaast ras t here; only t he Lord Himself exist ed.

He Himself sat in t he absolut e t rance, wit hdrawn from everyt hing.

Only He Himself knows His st at e; He Himself is t he unfat homable ocean. | | 18| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I n egot ism, t he world is dead; it dies and dies, again and again.
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As long as t here is breat h in t he body, he does not remember t he Lord; what will he
do in t he world hereaft er?

One who remembers t he Lord is a spirit ual t eacher; t he ignorant one act s blindly.

O Nanak, what ever one does in t his world, det ermines what he shall receive in t he
world hereaft er. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

From t he very beginning, it has been t he Will of t he Lord Mast er, t hat He cannot be
remembered wit hout t he True Guru.

Meet ing t he True Guru, he realizes t hat t he Lord is permeat ing and pervading deep
wit hin him; he remains forever absorbed in t he Lord's Love.

Wit h each and every breat h, he const ant ly remembers t he Lord in medit at ion; not a
single breat h passes in vain.

His fears of birt h and deat h depart , and he obt ains t he honored st at e of et ernal life.

O Nanak, He best ows t his rank upon t hat mort al, upon whom He showers His Mercy.
| | 2| |

Pauree:
! !
He Himself is all-wise and all-knowing; He Himself is supreme.
!
He Himself reveals His form, and He Himself enj oins us t o His medit at ion.

!
He Himself poses as a silent sage, and He Himself speaks spirit ual wisdom.

He does not seem bit t er t o anyone; He is pleasing t o all.

His Praises cannot be described; forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o Him. | | 19| |

Shalok, First Mehl:
!
I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, O Nanak, t he demons have t aken birt h.

The son is a demon, and t he daught er is a demon; t he wife is t he chief of t he
demons. | | 1| |

First Mehl:
!
The Hindus have forgot t en t he Primal Lord; t hey are going t he wrong way.
!
As Naarad inst ruct ed t hem, t hey are worshipping idols.

They are blind and mut e, t he blindest of t he blind.

The ignorant fools pick up st ones and worship t hem.

But when t hose st ones t hemselves sink, who will carry you across? | | 2| |

Pauree:

Everyt hing is in Your power; You are t he True King.

The devot ees are imbued wit h t he Love of t he One Lord; t hey have perfect fait h in
Him.

The Name of t he Lord is t he ambrosial food; His humble servant s eat t heir fill.

All t reasures are obt ained - medit at ive remembrance on t he Lord is t he t rue profit .

The Saint s are very dear t o t he Supreme Lord God, O Nanak; t he Lord is
unapproachable and unfat homable. | | 20| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Everyt hing comes by t he Lord's Will, and everyt hing goes by t he Lord's Will.

I f some fool believes t hat he is t he creat or, he is blind, and act s in blindness.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh underst ands t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command; t he Lord
showers His Mercy upon him. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

He alone is a Yogi, and he alone finds t he Way, who, as Gurmukh, obt ains t he Naam.

I n t he body-village of t hat Yogi are all blessings; t his Yoga is not obt ained by out ward
show.

O Nanak, such a Yogi is very rare; t he Lord is manifest in his heart . | | 2| |

Pauree:

He Himself creat ed t he creat ures, and He Himself support s t hem.

He Himself is seen t o be subt le, and He Himself is obvious.

He Himself remains a solit ary recluse, and He Himself has a huge family.

Nanak asks for t he gift of t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s of t he Lord.

I cannot see any ot her Giver; You alone are t he Giver, O Lord. | | 21| | 1| | Sudh| |
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Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, First House:

To t he addict , t here is not hing like t he drug; t o t he fish, t here is not hing else like
wat er.

Those who are at t uned t o t heir Lord - everyone is pleasing t o t hem. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, cut apart int o pieces, a sacrifice t o Your Name, O Lord Mast er.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is t he fruit ful t ree; His Name is ambrosial nect ar.

Those who drink it in are sat isfied; I am a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 2| |

You are not visible t o me, alt hough You dwell wit h everyone.

How can t he t hirst of t he t hirst y be quenched, wit h t hat wall bet ween me and t he
pond? | | 3| |

Nanak is Your merchant ; You, O Lord Mast er, are my merchandise.

My mind is cleansed of doubt , only when I praise You, and pray t o You. | | 4| | 1| |

Wadahans, First Mehl:

The virt uous bride enj oys her Husband Lord; why does t he unwort hy one cry out ?

I f she were t o become virt uous, t hen she t oo could enj oy her Husband Lord. | | 1| |

My Husband Lord is loving and playful; why should t he soul-bride enj oy anyone else?
| | 1| | Pause| |

I f t he soul-bride does good deeds, and st rings t hem on t he t hread of her mind,

she obt ains t he j ewel, which cannot be purchased for any price, st rung upon t he
t hread of her consciousness. | | 2| |
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I ask, but do not follow t he way shown t o me; st ill, I claim t o have reached my
dest inat ion.

I do not speak wit h You, O my Husband Lord; how t hen can I come t o have a place in
Your home? | | 3| |

O Nanak, wit hout t he One Lord, t here is no ot her at all.

I f t he soul-bride remains at t ached t o You, t hen she shall enj oy her Husband Lord.
| | 4| | 2| |

Wadahans, First Mehl, Second House:

The peacocks are singing so sweet ly, O sist er; t he rainy season of Saawan has come.

Your beaut eous eyes are like a st ring of charms, fascinat ing and ent icing t he soul-
bride.

I would cut myself int o pieces for t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; I am a sacrifice
t o Your Name.

I t ake pride in You; wit hout You, what could I be proud of?

So smash your bracelet s along wit h your bed, O soul-bride, and break your arms,
along wit h t he arms of your couch.

I n spit e of all t he decorat ions which you have made, O soul-bride, your Husband Lord
is enj oying someone else.
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You don't have t he bracelet s of gold, nor t he good cryst al j ewelry; you haven't dealt
wit h t he t rue j eweller.

Those arms, which do not embrace t he neck of t he Husband Lord, burn in anguish.

All my companions have gone t o enj oy t heir Husband Lord; which door should I , t he
wret ched one, go t o?

O friend, I may look very at t ract ive, but I am not pleasing t o my Husband Lord at all.
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I have woven my hair int o lovely braids, and sat urat ed t heir part ings wit h vermillion;

but when I go before Him, I am not accept ed, and I die, suffering in anguish.

I weep; t he whole world weeps; even t he birds of t he forest weep wit h me.

The only t hing which doesn't weep is my body's sense of separat eness, which has
separat ed me from my Lord.

I n a dream, He came, and went away again; I cried so many t ears.

I can't come t o You, O my Beloved, and I can't send anyone t o You.

Come t o me, O blessed sleep - perhaps I will see my Husband Lord again.

One who brings me a message from my Lord and Mast er - says Nanak, what shall I
give t o Him?

Cut t ing off my head, I give it t o Him t o sit upon; wit hout my head, I shall st ill serve
Him.

Why haven't I died? Why hasn't my life j ust ended? My Husband Lord has become a
st ranger t o me. | | 1| | 3| |

Wadahans, Third Mehl, First House:


When t he mind is filt hy, everyt hing is filt hy; by washing t he body, t he mind is not
cleaned.

This world is deluded by doubt ; how rare are t hose who underst and t his. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he One Name.

The True Guru has given me t his t reasure. | | 1| | Pause| |

Even if one learns t he Yogic post ures of t he Siddhas, and holds his sexual energy in
check,

st ill, t he filt h of t he mind is not removed, and t he filt h of egot ism is not eliminat ed.
| | 2| |

This mind is not cont rolled by any ot her discipline, except t he Sanct uary of t he True
Guru.

Meet ing t he True Guru, one is t ransformed beyond descript ion. | | 3| |

Prays Nanak, one who dies upon meet ing t he True Guru, shall be rej uvenat ed t hrough

The filt h of his at t achment and possessiveness shall depart , and his mind shall become
pure. | | 4| | 1| |

Wadahans, Third Mehl:

By His Grace, one serves t he True Guru; by His Grace, service is performed.

By His grace, t his mind is cont rolled, and by His Grace, it becomes pure. | | 1| |

O my mind, t hink of t he True Lord.

Think of t he One Lord, and you shall obt ain peace; you shall never suffer in sorrow
again. | | 1| | Pause| |

By His Grace, one dies while yet alive, and by His Grace, t he Word of t he Shabad is
enshrined in t he mind.

By His Grace, one underst ands t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, and by His
Command, one merges int o t he Lord. | | 2| |

That t ongue, which does not savor t he sublime essence of t he Lord - may t hat t ongue
be burned off!

I t remains at t ached t o ot her pleasures, and t hrough t he love of dualit y, it suffers in
pain. | | 3| |

The One Lord grant s His Grace t o all; He Himself makes dist inct ions.

O Nanak, meet ing t he True Guru, t he fruit s are obt ained, and one is blessed wit h t he
Glorious Great ness of t he Naam. | | 4| | 2| |
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Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is darkness; wit hout t he Guru, t here is no wisdom.

Those who are at t ached t o t he Word of t he Shabad underst and; dualit y has ruined t he
people. | | 1| |

O my mind, under Guru's I nst ruct ion, do good deeds.

Dwell forever and ever upon t he Lord God, and you shall find t he gat e of salvat ion.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord alone is t he t reasure of virt ue; He Himself gives, and t hen one receives.

Wit hout t he Name, all are separat ed from t he Lord; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad, one meet s t he Lord. | | 2| |

Act ing in ego, t hey lose, and not hing comes int o t heir hands.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t hey find Trut h, and merge int o t he True Name. | | 3| |

Hope and desire abide in t his body, but t he Lord's Light shines wit hin as well.

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukhs remain in bondage; t he Gurmukhs are liberat ed.
| | 4| | 3| |


The faces of t he happy soul-brides are radiant forever; t hrough t he Guru, t hey are
peacefully poised.

They enj oy t heir Husband Lord const ant ly, eradicat ing t heir ego from wit hin. | | 1| |


The True Guru has led me t o underst and t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The abandoned brides cry out in t heir suffering; t hey do not at t ain t he Mansion of t he
Lord's Presence.

I n t he love of dualit y, t hey appear so ugly; t hey suffer in pain as t hey go t o t he world
beyond. | | 2| |

The virt uous soul-bride const ant ly chant s t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; she
enshrines t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin her heart .

The unvirt uous woman suffers, and cries out in pain. | | 3| |

The One Lord and Mast er is t he Husband Lord of all; His Praises cannot be expressed.

O Nanak, He has separat ed some from Himself, while ot hers are t o His Name. | | 4| | 4| |


The Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam is always sweet t o me; t hrough t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad, I come t o t ast e it .

Through t he True Word of t he Guru's Bani, I am merged in peace and poise; t he Dear
Lord is enshrined in t he mind. | | 1| |

The Lord, showing His Mercy, has caused me t o meet t he True Guru.

Through t he Perfect True Guru, I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through Brahma, t he hymns of t he Vedas were revealed, but t he love of Maya spread.

The wise one, Shiva, remains absorbed in himself, but he is engrossed in dark
passions and excessive egot ism. | | 2| |

Vishnu is always busy reincarnat ing himself - who will save t he world?

The Gurmukhs are imbued wit h spirit ual wisdom in t his age; t hey are rid of t he
darkness of emot ional at t achment . | | 3| |

Serving t he True Guru, one is emancipat ed; t he Gurmukh crosses over t he world-
ocean.

The det ached renunciat es are imbued wit h t he True Name; t hey at t ain t he gat e of
salvat ion. | | 4| |

The One True Lord is pervading and permeat ing everywhere; He cherishes everyone.

O Nanak, wit hout t he One Lord, I do not know any ot her; He is t he Merciful Mast er of
all. | | 5| | 5| |


The Gurmukh pract ices t rue self-discipline, and at t ains t he essence of wisdom.

The Gurmukh medit at es on t he True Lord. | | 1| |
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As Gurmukh, O my mind, remember t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

I t shall st and by you always, and go wit h you. | | Pause| |

The True Lord is t he social st at us and honor of t he Gurmukh.

Wit hin t he Gurmukh, is God, his friend and helper. | | 2| |

He alone becomes Gurmukh, whom t he Lord so blesses.

He Himself blesses t he Gurmukh wit h great ness. | | 3| |

The Gurmukh lives t he True Word of t he Shabad, and pract ices good deeds.

The Gurmukh, O Nanak, emancipat es his family and relat ions. | | 4| | 6| |


My t ongue is int uit ively at t ract ed t o t he t ast e of t he Lord.

My mind is sat isfied, medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Last ing peace is obt ained, cont emplat ing t he Shabad, t he True Word of God.

I am forever a sacrifice t o my True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My eyes are cont ent , lovingly focused on t he One Lord.

My mind is cont ent , having forsaken t he love of dualit y. | | 2| |

The frame of my body is at peace, t hrough t he Shabad, and t he Name of t he Lord.

The fragrance of t he Naam permeat es my heart . | | 3| |

O Nanak, one who has such great dest iny writ t en upon his forehead,

t hrough t he Bani of t he Guru's Word, easily and int uit ively becomes free of desire.
| | 4| | 7| |


From t he Perfect Guru, t he Naam is obt ained.

Through t he Shabad, t he True Word of God, one merges in t he True Lord. | | 1| |

O my soul, obt ain t he t reasure of t he Naam,

by submit t ing t o t he Will of your Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, filt h is washed away from wit hin.

The I mmaculat e Naam comes t o abide wit hin t he mind. | | 2| |

Deluded by doubt , t he world wanders around.

I t dies, and is born again, and is ruined by t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

O Nanak, very fort unat e are t hose who medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, t hey enshrine t he Name wit hin t heir minds. | | 4| | 8| |


Ego is opposed t o t he Name of t he Lord; t he t wo do not dwell in t he same place.

I n egot ism, selfless service cannot be performed, and so t he soul goes unfulfilled.
| | 1| |

O my mind, t hink of t he Lord, and pract ice t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

I f you submit t o t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, t hen you shall meet wit h t he
Lord; only t hen will your ego depart from wit hin. | | Pause| |

Egot ism is wit hin all bodies; t hrough egot ism, we come t o be born.

Egot ism is t ot al darkness; in egot ism, no one can underst and anyt hing. | | 2| |

I n egot ism, devot ional worship cannot be performed, and t he Hukam of t he Lord's
Command cannot be underst ood.

I n egot ism, t he soul is in bondage, and t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, does not
come t o abide in t he mind. | | 3| |

O Nanak, meet ing wit h t he True Guru, egot ism is eliminat ed, and t hen, t he True Lord
comes t o dwell in t he mind| |

One st art s pract icing t rut h, abides in t rut h and by serving t he True One get s absorbed
in Him. | | 4| | 9| | 12| |

Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl, First House:


There is one bed, and One Lord God.

The Gurmukh enj oys t he Lord, t he ocean of peace. | | 1| |

My mind longs t o meet my Beloved Lord.
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The Perfect Guru leads me t o meet my Beloved; I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o my
Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

My body is over-flowing wit h corrupt ion;

how can I meet my Perfect Beloved? | | 2| |

The virt uous ones obt ain my Beloved;

I do not have t hese virt ues. How can I meet Him, O my mot her? | | 3| |

I am so t ired of making all t hese effort s.

Please prot ect Nanak, t he meek one, O my Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl:

My Lord God is so beaut iful. I do not know His wort h.

Abandoning my Lord God, I have become ent angled in dualit y. | | 1| |

How can I meet wit h my Husband? I don't know.

She who pleases her Husband Lord is a happy soul-bride. She meet s wit h her
Husband Lord - she is so wise. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am filled wit h fault s; how can I at t ain my Husband Lord?

You have many loves, but I am not in Your t hought s, O my Husband Lord. | | 2| |

She who enj oys her Husband Lord, is t he good soul-bride.

I don't have t hese virt ues; what can I , t he discarded bride, do? | | 3| |

The soul-bride cont inually, const ant ly enj oys her Husband Lord.

I have no good fort une; will He ever hold me close in His embrace? | | 4| |

You, O Husband Lord, are merit orious, while I am wit hout merit .

I am wort hless; please forgive Nanak, t he meek. | | 5| | 2| |

Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl, Second House:


Wit hin my mind t here is such a great yearning; how will I at t ain t he Blessed Vision of
t he Lord's Darshan?

I go and ask my True Guru; wit h t he Guru's advice, I shall t each my foolish mind.

The foolish mind is inst ruct ed in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and medit at es
forever on t he Lord, Har, Har.

O Nanak, one who is blessed wit h t he Mercy of my Beloved, focuses his consciousness
on t he Lord's Feet . | | 1| |

I dress myself in all sort s of robes for my Husband, so t hat my True Lord God will be
pleased.

But my Beloved Husband Lord does not even cast a glance in my direct ion; how can I
be consoled?

For His sake, I adorn myself wit h adornment s, but my Husband is imbued wit h t he
love of anot her.

O Nanak, blessed, blessed, blessed is t hat soul-bride, who enj oys her True, Sublime

I go and ask t he fort unat e, happy soul-bride, How did you at t ain Him - your Husband
Lord, my God?

She answers, My True Husband blessed me wit h His Mercy; I abandoned t he
dist inct ion bet ween mine and yours.

Dedicat e everyt hing, mind, body and soul, t o t he Lord God; t his is t he Pat h t o meet
Him, O sist er .

I f her God gazes upon her wit h favor, O Nanak, her light merges int o t he Light . | | 3| |

I dedicat e my mind and body t o t he one who brings me a message from my Lord God.
!
I wave t he fan over him every day, serve him and carry wat er for him.

Const ant ly and cont inuously, I serve t he Lord's humble servant , who recit es t o me t he
sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har.

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Hail, hail unt o t he Guru, t he Guru, t he Perfect True Guru, who fulfills Nanak's heart 's
desires. | | 4| |

O Lord, let me meet t he Guru, my best friend; meet ing Him, I medit at e on t he Lord's
Name.
! ! !
I seek t he Lord's sermon from t he Guru, t he True Guru; j oining wit h Him, I sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Each and every day, forever, I sing t he Lord's Praises; my mind lives by hearing Your
Name.

O Nanak, t hat moment when I forget my Lord and Mast er - at t hat moment , my soul
dies. | | 5| |

Everyone longs t o see t he Lord, but he alone sees Him, whom t he Lord causes t o see
Him.

One upon whom my Beloved best ows His Glance of Grace, cherishes t he Lord, Har,
Har forever.

He alone cherishes t he Lord, Har, Har, forever and ever, who meet s my Perfect True
Guru.

O Nanak, t he Lord's humble servant and t he Lord become One; medit at ing on t he
Lord, he blends wit h t he Lord. | | 6| | 1| | 3| |

Wadahans, Fift h Mehl, First House:


His Darbaar, His Court , is t he most loft y and exalt ed.

I t has no end or limit at ions.

Millions, millions, t ens of millions seek,

but t hey cannot find even a t iny bit of His Mansion. | | 1| |

What is t hat auspicious moment , when God is met ? | | 1| | Pause| |

Tens of t housands of devot ees worship Him in adorat ion.

Tens of t housands of ascet ics pract ice aust ere discipline.

Tens of t housands of Yogis pract ice Yoga.

Tens of t housands of pleasure seekers seek pleasure. | | 2| |

He dwells in each and every heart , but only a few know t his.

I s t here any friend who can rip apart t he screen of separat ion?

I can only make t he effort , if t he Lord is merciful t o me.

I sacrifice my body and soul t o Him. | | 3| |

Aft er wandering around for so long, I have finally come t o t he Saint s;

all of my pains and doubt s have been eradicat ed.

God summoned me t o t he Mansion of His Presence, and blessed me wit h t he
Ambrosial Nect ar of His Name.

Says Nanak, my God is loft y and exalt ed. | | 4| | 1| |

Wadahans, Fift h Mehl:

Blessed is t hat t ime, when t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan is given;

I am a sacrifice t o t he feet of t he True Guru. | | 1| |

You are t he Giver of souls, O my Beloved God.

My soul lives by reflect ing upon t he Name of God. | | 1| | Pause| |

True is Your Mant ra, Ambrosial is t he Bani of Your Word.

Cooling and soot hing is Your Presence, all-knowing is Your gaze. | | 2| |

True is Your Command; You sit upon t he et ernal t hrone.

My et ernal God does not come or go. | | 3| |

You are t he Merciful Mast er; I am Your humble servant .

O Nanak, t he Lord and Mast er is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading everywhere.
| | 4| | 2| |


You are infinit e - only a few know t his.

By Guru's Grace, some come t o underst and You t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.
| | 1| |

Your servant offers t his prayer, O Beloved:
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I live by medit at ing on Your Feet , God. | | 1| | Pause| |

O my Merciful and Almight y God, O Great Giver,

he alone knows You, whom You so bless. | | 2| |

Forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o You.

Here and hereaft er, I seek Your Prot ect ion. | | 3| |

I am wit hout virt ue; I know none of Your Glorious Virt ues.

O Nanak, seeing t he Holy Saint , my mind is imbued wit h You. | | 4| | 3| |


God is perfect - He is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

He blesses us wit h t he gift of t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 1| |

Bless me wit h Your Grace, God, O Merciful t o t he meek.

I seek Your Prot ect ion, O Perfect Lord, Sust ainer of t he World. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing t he wat er, t he land and t he sky.

God is near at hand, not far away. | | 2| |

One whom He blesses wit h His Grace, medit at es on Him.

Twent y-four hours a day, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 3| |

He cherishes and sust ains all beings and creat ures.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's Door. | | 4| | 4| |


You are t he Great Giver, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

God, t he Perfect Lord and Mast er, is permeat ing and pervading in all. | | 1| |

The Name of my Beloved God is my only support .

I live by hearing, cont inually hearing Your Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

I seek Your Sanct uary, O my Perfect True Guru.

My mind is purified by t he dust of t he Saint s. | | 2| |

I have enshrined His Lot us Feet wit hin my heart .

I am a sacrifice t o t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. | | 3| |

Show mercy unt o me, t hat I may sing Your Glorious Praises.

O Nanak, chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, I obt ain peace. | | 4| | 5| |


I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar of t he
Lord.

The soul does not die, nor does it ever wast e away. | | 1| |

By great good fort une, one meet s t he Perfect Guru.

By Guru's Grace, one medit at es on God. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is t he j ewel, t he pearl, t he gem, t he diamond.

Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on God, I am in ecst asy. | | 2| |

Wherever I look, I see t he Sanct uary of t he Holy.

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, my soul becomes immaculat ely pure. | | 3| |

Wit hin each and every heart , dwells my Lord and Mast er.

O Nanak, one obt ains t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, when God best ows His Mercy.
| | 4| | 6| |


Do not forget me, O God, Merciful t o t he meek.

I seek Your Sanct uary, O Perfect , Compassionat e Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wherever You come t o mind, t hat place is blessed.

The moment I forget You, I am st ricken wit h regret . | | 1| |

All beings are Yours; You are t heir const ant companion.

Please, give me Your hand, and pull me up out of t his world-ocean. | | 2| |

Coming and going are by Your Will.

One whom You save is not afflict ed by suffering. | | 3| |

You are t he One and only Lord and Mast er; t here is no ot her.

Nanak offers t his prayer wit h his palms pressed t oget her. | | 4| | 7| |


When You allow Yourself t o be known, t hen we know You.

We chant Your Name, which You have given t o us. | | 1| |

You are wonderful! Your creat ive pot ency is amazing! | | 1| | Pause| |
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You Yourself are t he Cause of causes, You Yourself are t he Creat or.

By Your Will, we are born, and by Your Will, we die. | | 2| |

Your Name is t he Support of our mind and body.

This is Your blessing t o Nanak, Your slave. | | 3| | 8| |

Wadahans, Fift h Mehl, Second House:


Deep wit hin me, t here is a longing t o meet my Beloved; how can I at t ain my Perfect
Guru?

Even t hough a baby may play hundreds of games, he cannot survive wit hout milk.

The hunger wit hin me is not sat isfied, O my friend, even t hough I am served hundreds
of dishes.

My mind and body are filled wit h love for my Beloved; how can my soul find relief,
wit hout t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan? | | 1| |

List en, O my dear friends and siblings - lead me t o my True Friend, t he Giver of peace.

He knows all t he t roubles of my soul; every day, he t ells me st ories of t he Lord.

I cannot live wit hout Him, even for an inst ant . I cry out for Him, j ust as t he song-bird
cries for t he drop of wat er.

Which of Your Glorious Virt ues should I sing? You save even wort hless beings like me.
| | 2| |

I have become depressed, wait ing for my Husband Lord, O my friend; when shall my
eyes behold my Husband?

I have forgot t en how t o enj oy all pleasures; wit hout my Husband Lord, t hey are of no
use at all.

These clot hes do not please my body; I cannot dress myself.

I bow t o t hose friends of mine, who have enj oyed t heir Beloved Husband Lord. | | 3| |

I have adorned myself wit h all sort s of decorat ions, O my friend, but wit hout my
Husband Lord, t hey are of no use at all.

When my Husband does not care for me, O my friend, t hen my yout h passes, t ot ally
useless.

Blessed, blessed are t he happy soul-brides, O my friend, who are blended wit h t heir
Husband Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose happy soul-brides; I wash t heir feet again and again. | | 4| |

As long as I suffered from dualit y and doubt , O my friend, I t hought God was far
away.

But when I met t he Perfect True Guru, O my friend, t hen all my hopes and desires
were fulfilled.

I have obt ained all pleasures and comfort s, O my friend; my Husband Lord is all-

Servant Nanak enj oys t he Lord's Love, O my friend; I fall at t he feet of t he Guru, t he
True Guru. | | 5| | 1| | 9| |

Wadahans, Third Mehl, Asht apadees:


True is t he Bani of His Word, and True is t he melody; True is cont emplat ive
medit at ion on t he Word of t he Shabad.

Night and day, I praise t he True Lord. Blessed, blessed is my great good fort une. | | 1| |

O my mind, let yourself be a sacrifice t o t he True Name.

I f you become t he slave of t he Lord's slaves, you shall obt ain t he True Name.
| | 1| | Pause| |
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True is t he t ongue which is imbued wit h Trut h, and t rue are t he mind and body.

By praising any ot her t han t he True Lord, one's whole life is wast ed. | | 2| |

Let Trut h be t he farm, Trut h t he seed, and Trut h t he merchandise you t rade.

Night and day, you shall earn t he profit of t he Lord's Name; you shall have t he
t reasure overflowing wit h t he wealt h of devot ional worship. | | 3| |

Let Trut h be your food, and let Trut h be your clot hes; let your True Support be t he
Name of t he Lord.

One who is so blessed by t he Lord, obt ains a seat in t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence. | | 4| |

I n Trut h we come, and in Trut h we go, and t hen, we are not consigned t o
reincarnat ion again.

The Gurmukhs are hailed as True in t he True Court ; t hey merge in t he True Lord.
| | 5| |

Deep wit hin t hey are True, and t heir minds are True; t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of
t he True Lord.

I n t he t rue place, t hey praise t he True Lord; I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru. | | 6| |

True is t he t ime, and t rue is t he moment , when one falls in love wit h t he True Lord.

Then, he sees Trut h, and speaks t he Trut h; he realizes t he True Lord pervading t he
ent ire Universe. | | 7| |

O Nanak, one merges wit h t he True Lord, when He merges wit h Himself.

As it pleases Him, He preserves us; He Himself ordains His Will. | | 8| | 1| |


His mind wanders in t he t en direct ions - how can he sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord?

The sensory organs are t ot ally engrossed in sensualit y; sexual desire and anger
const ant ly afflict him. | | 1| |

Waaho! Waaho! Hail! Hail! Chant His Glorious Praises.

The Lord's Name is so difficult t o obt ain in t his age; under Guru's I nst ruct ion, drink in
t he subt le essence of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

Remembering t he Word of t he Shabad, t he mind becomes immaculat ely pure, and
t hen, one sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, one comes t o underst and his own self, and t hen, he comes
t o dwell in t he home of his inner self. | | 2| |

O my mind, be imbued forever wit h t he Lord's Love, and sing forever t he Glorious

The I mmaculat e Lord is forever t he Giver of peace; from Him, one receives t he fruit s
of his heart 's desires. | | 3| |

I am lowly, but I have been exalt ed, ent ering t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.

He has lift ed up t he sinking st one; True is His glorious great ness. | | 4| |

From poison, I have been t ransformed int o Ambrosial Nect ar; under Guru's
I nst ruct ion, I have obt ained wisdom.

From bit t er herbs, I have been t ransformed int o sandalwood; t his fragrance
permeat es me deep wit hin. | | 5| |

This human birt h is so precious; one must earn t he right t o come int o t he world.

By perfect dest iny, I met t he True Guru, and I medit at e on t he Lord's Name. | | 6| |

The self-willed manmukhs are deluded; at t ached t o corrupt ion, t hey wast e away t heir
lives in vain.

The Name of t he Lord is forever an ocean of peace, but t he manmukhs do not love
t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 7| |

Everyone can chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har wit h t heir mout hs, but only a few
enshrine it wit hin t heir heart s.

O Nanak, t hose who enshrine t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s, at t ain liberat ion and
emancipat ion. | | 8| | 2| |

Wadahans, First Mehl, Chhant :


Why bot her t o wash t he body, pollut ed by falsehood?

One's cleansing bat h is only approved, if he pract ices Trut h.

When t here is Trut h wit hin t he heart , t hen one becomes True, and obt ains t he True
Lord.
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Wit hout pre-ordained dest iny, underst anding is not at t ained; t alking and babbling, one
wast es his life away.

Wherever you go and sit , speak well, and writ e t he Word of t he Shabad in your
consciousness.

Why bot her t o wash t he body which is pollut ed by falsehood? | | 1| |

When I have spoken, I spoke as You made me speak.

The Ambrosial Name of t he Lord is pleasing t o my mind.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, seems so sweet t o my mind; it has dest royed t he
dwelling of pain.

Peace came t o dwell in my mind, when You gave t he Order.

I t is Yours t o best ow Your Grace, and it is mine t o speak t his prayer; You creat ed
Yourself.

When I have spoken, I spoke as You made me speak. | | 2| |

The Lord and Mast er gives t hem t heir t urn, according t o t he deeds t hey have done.

Do not speak ill of ot hers, or get involved in argument s.

Do not get int o argument s wit h t he Lord, or you shall ruin yourself.

I f you challenge t he One, wit h whom you must abide, you will cry in t he end.

Be sat isfied wit h what God gives you; t ell your mind not t o complain uselessly.

The Lord and Mast er gives t hem t heir t urn, according t o t he deeds t hey have done.
| | 3| |

He Himself creat ed all, and He blesses t hen wit h His Glance of Grace.

No one asks for t hat which is bit t er; everyone asks for sweet s.

Let everyone ask for sweet s, and behold, it is as t he Lord wills.

Giving donat ions t o charit y, and performing various religious rit uals are not equal t o
t he cont emplat ion of t he Naam.

O Nanak, t hose who are blessed wit h t he Naam have had such good karma pre-
ordained.

He Himself creat ed all, and He blesses t hem wit h His Glance of Grace. | | 4| | 1| |


Show mercy t o me, t hat I may chant Your Name.

You Yourself creat ed all, and You are pervading among all.

You Yourself are pervading among all, and You link t hem t o t heir t asks.

Some, You have made kings, while ot hers go about begging.

You have made greed and emot ional at t achment seem sweet ; t hey are deluded by
t his delusion.

Be ever merciful t o me; only t hen can I chant Your Name. | | 1| |

Your Name is True, and ever pleasing t o my mind.

My pains are dispelled, and I am permeat ed wit h peace.

The angels, t he mort als and t he silent sages sing of You.

The angels, t he mort als and t he silent sages sing of You; t hey are pleasing t o Your
Mind.

Ent iced by Maya, t hey do not remember t he Lord, and t hey wast e away t heir lives in
vain.

Some fools and idiot s never t hink of t he Lord; whoever has come, shall have t o go.

Your Name is True, and ever pleasing t o my mind. | | 2| |

Beaut eous is Your t ime, O Lord; t he Bani of Your Word is Ambrosial Nect ar.

Your servant s serve You wit h love; t hese mort als are at t ached t o Your essence.

Those mort als are at t ached t o Your essence, who are blessed wit h t he Ambrosial
Name.

Those who are imbued wit h Your Name, prosper more and more, day by day.

Some do not pract ice good deeds, or live right eously; nor do t hey pract ice self-
rest raint . They do not realize t he One Lord.

Ever beaut eous is Your t ime, O Lord; t he Bani of Your Word is Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Name.
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Your rule shall never end.

Your rule is et ernal and unchanging; it shall never come t o an end.

He alone becomes Your servant , who cont emplat es You in peaceful ease.

Enemies and pains shall never t ouch him, and sin shall never draw near him.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t he One Lord, and Your Name. | | 4| |

Throughout t he ages, Your devot ees,

sing t he Kirt an of Your Praises, O Lord Mast er, at Your Door.

They medit at e on t he One True Lord.

Only t hen do t hey medit at e on t he True Lord, when t hey enshrine Him in t heir minds.

Doubt and delusion are Your making; when t hese are dispelled,

t hen, by Guru's Grace, You grant Your Grace, and save t hem from t he noose of Deat h.

Throughout t he ages, t hey are Your devot ees. | | 5| |

O my Great Lord and Mast er, You are unfat homable and infinit e.

How should I make and offer my prayer? I do not know what t o say.

I f You bless me wit h Your Glance of Grace, I realize t he Trut h.

Only t hen do I come t o realize t he Trut h, when You Yourself inst ruct me.

The pain and hunger of t he world are Your making; dispel t his doubt .

Prays Nanak, ones skept icism is t aken away, when he underst ands t he Guru's wisdom.

The Great Lord Mast er is unfat homable and infinit e. | | 6| |

Your eyes are so beaut iful, and Your t eet h are delight ful.

Your nose is so graceful, and Your hair is so long.

Your body is so precious, cast in gold.

His body is cast in gold, and He wears Krishna's mala; medit at e on Him, O sist ers.

You shall not have t o st and at Deat h's door, O sist ers, if you list en t o t hese t eachings.

From a crane, you shall be t ransformed int o a swan, and t he filt h of your mind shall
be removed.

Your eyes are so beaut iful, and Your t eet h are delight ful. | | 7| |

Your walk is so graceful, and Your speech is so sweet .

You coo like a songbird, and your yout hful beaut y is alluring.

Your yout hful beaut y is so alluring; it pleases You, and it fulfills t he heart 's desires.

Like an elephant , You st ep wit h Your Feet so carefully; You are sat isfied wit h Yourself.

She who is imbued wit h t he Love of such a Great Lord, flows int oxicat ed, like t he
wat ers of t he Ganges.

Prays Nanak, I am Your slave, O Lord; Your walk is so graceful, and Your speech is so
sweet . | | 8| | 2| |

Wadahans, Third Mehl, Chhant :


Let yourself be imbued wit h t he Love of your Husband Lord, O beaut iful, mort al bride.

Let yourself remain merged in t he True Word of t he Shabad, O mort al bride; savor
and enj oy t he Love of your Beloved Husband Lord.

The Husband Lord embellishes His beloved bride wit h His True Love; she is in love
wit h t he Lord, Har, Har.

Renouncing her self-cent eredness, she at t ains her Husband Lord, and remains merged
in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

That soul bride is adorned, who is at t ract ed by His Love, and who t reasures t he Love
of her Beloved wit hin her heart .

O Nanak, t he Lord blends t hat soul bride wit h Himself; t he True King adorns her. | | 1| |

O wort hless bride, see your Husband Lord ever-present .

One who, as Gurmukh, enj oys her Husband Lord, O mort al bride, knows Him t o be all-
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The Lord is all-pervading everywhere; behold Him ever-present . Throughout t he ages,
know Him as t he One.

The young, innocent bride enj oys her Husband Lord; she meet s Him, t he Archit ect of
karma.

One who t ast es t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and ut t ers t he sublime Word of t he
Shabad, remains immersed in t he Lord's Ambrosial Pool.

O Nanak, t hat soul bride is pleasing t o her Husband Lord, who, t hrough t he Shabad,
remains in His Presence. | | 2| |

Go and ask t he happy soul-brides, O mort al bride, who have eradicat ed t heir self-

Those who have not eradicat ed t heir self-conceit , O mort al bride, do not realize t he
Hukam of t heir Husband Lord's Command.

Those who eradicat e t heir self-conceit , obt ain t heir Husband Lord; t hey delight in His
Love.

Ever imbued wit h His Love, in perfect poise and grace, she repeat s His Name, night
and day.

Very fort unat e is t hat bride, who focuses her consciousness on Him; her Lord's Love is
so sweet t o her.

O Nanak, t hat soul-bride who is adorned wit h Trut h, is imbued wit h her Lord's Love, in
t he st at e of perfect poise. | | 3| |

Overcome your egot ism, O mort al bride, and walk in t he Guru's Way.

Thus you shall ever enj oy your Husband Lord, O mort al bride, and obt ain an abode in
t he home of your own inner being.

Obt aining an abode in t he home of her inner being, she vibrat es t he Word of t he
Shabad, and is a happy soul-bride forever.

The Husband Lord is delight ful, and forever young; night and day, He embellishes His
bride.

Her Husband Lord act ivat es t he dest iny writ t en on her forehead, and she is adorned
wit h t he True Shabad.

O Nanak, t he soul-bride is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord, when she walks
according t o t he Will of t he True Guru. | | 4| | 1| |


All dealings of t he Gurmukh are good, if t hey are accomplished wit h poise and grace.

Night and day, he repeat s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and he earns his profit s,
drinking in t he subt le essence of t he Lord.

He earns t he profit of t he subt le essence of t he Lord, medit at ing on t he Lord, and
repeat ing t he Naam, night and day.

He gat hers in merit s, and eliminat es demerit s, and realizes his own self.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, he is blessed wit h glorious great ness; he drinks in t he
essence of t he True Word of t he Shabad.

O Nanak, devot ional worship of t he Lord is wonderful, but only a few Gurmukhs
perform it . | | 1| |

As Gurmukh, plant t he crop of t he Lord wit hin t he field of your body, and let it grow.

Wit hin t he home of your own being, enj oy t he Lord's subt le essence, and earn profit s
in t he world hereaft er.

This profit is earned by enshrining t he Lord wit hin your mind; blessed is t his farming
and t rade.

Medit at ing on t he Lord's Name, and enshrining Him wit hin your mind, you shall come
t o underst and t he Guru's Teachings.

The self-willed manmukhs have grown weary of t his farming and t rade; t heir hunger
and t hirst will not go away.

O Nanak, plant t he seed of t he Name wit hin your mind, and adorn yourself wit h t he
True Word of t he Shabad. | | 2| |

Those humble beings engage in t he Lord's Trade, who have t he j ewel of such pre-
ordained dest iny upon t heir foreheads.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, t he soul dwells in t he home of t he self; t hrough t he True
Word of t he Shabad, she becomes unat t ached.

By t he dest iny writ t en upon t heir foreheads, t hey become t ruly unat t ached, and by
reflect ive medit at ion, t hey are imbued wit h Trut h.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he whole world is insane; t hrough t he
Shabad, t he ego is conquered.

At t ached t o t he True Word of t he Shabad, wisdom comes fort h. The Gurmukh obt ains
t he Naam, t he Name of t he Husband Lord.
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O Nanak, t hrough t he Shabad, one meet s t he Lord, t he Dest royer of fear, and by t he
dest iny writ t en on her forehead, she enj oys Him. | | 3| |

All farming and t rading is by Hukam of His Will; surrendering t o t he Lord's Will,
glorious great ness is obt ained.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, one comes t o underst and t he Lord's Will, and by His Will, he
is unit ed in His Union.

By His Will, one merges and easily blends wit h Him. The Shabads of t he Guru are
incomparable.

Through t he Guru, t rue great ness is obt ained, and one is embellished wit h Trut h.

He finds t he Dest royer of fear, and eradicat es his self-conceit ; as Gurmukh, he is
unit ed in His Union.

Says Nanak, t he Name of t he immaculat e, inaccessible, unfat homable Commander is
permeat ing and pervading everywhere. | | 4| | 2| |


O my mind, cont emplat e t he True Lord forever.

Dwell in peace in t he home of your own self, and t he Messenger of Deat h shall not
t ouch you.

The noose of t he Messenger of Deat h shall not t ouch you, when you embrace love for
t he True Word of t he Shabad.

Ever imbued wit h t he True Lord, t he mind becomes immaculat e, and it s coming and
going is ended.

The love of dualit y and doubt have ruined t he self-willed manmukh, who is lured away
by t he Messenger of Deat h.

Says Nanak, list en, O my mind: cont emplat e t he True Lord forever. | | 1| |

O my mind, t he t reasure is wit hin you; do not search for it on t he out side.

Eat only t hat which is pleasing t o t he Lord, and as Gurmukh, receive t he blessing of
His Glance of Grace.

As Gurmukh, receive t he blessing of His Glance of Grace, O my mind; t he Name of t he
Lord, your help and support , is wit hin you.

The self-willed manmukhs are blind, and devoid of wisdom; t hey are ruined by t he
love of dualit y.

Wit hout t he Name, no one is emancipat ed. All are bound by t he Messenger of Deat h.

O Nanak, t he t reasure is wit hin you; do not search for it on t he out side. | | 2| |

O my mind, obt aining t he blessing of t his human birt h, some are engaged in t he t rade
of Trut h.

They serve t heir True Guru, and t he I nfinit e Word of t he Shabad resounds wit hin
t hem.

Wit hin t hem is t he I nfinit e Shabad, and t he Beloved Naam, t he Name of t he Lord;
t hrough t he Naam, t he nine t reasures are obt ained.

The self-willed manmukhs are engrossed in emot ional at t achment t o Maya; t hey suffer
in pain, and t hrough dualit y, t hey lose t heir honor.

But t hose who conquer t heir ego, and merge in t he True Shabad, are t ot ally imbued
wit h Trut h.

O Nanak, it is so difficult t o obt ain t his human life; t he True Guru impart s t his

O my mind, t hose who serve t heir True Guru are t he most fort unat e beings.

Those who conquer t heir minds are beings of renunciat ion and det achment .

They are beings of renunciat ion and det achment , who lovingly focus t heir
consciousness on t he True Lord; t hey realize and underst and t heir own selves.

Their int ellect is st eady, deep and profound; as Gurmukh, t hey nat urally chant t he

Some are lovers of beaut iful young women; emot ional at t achment t o Maya is very
dear t o t hem. The unfort unat e self-willed manmukhs remain asleep.

O Nanak, t hose who int uit ively serve t heir Guru, have perfect dest iny. | | 4| | 3| |


Purchase t he j ewel, t he invaluable t reasure; t he True Guru has given t his
underst anding.

The profit of profit s is t he devot ional worship of t he Lord; one's virt ues merge int o t he
virt ues of t he Lord.
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One's virt ues merge int o t he virt ues of t he Lord; he comes t o underst and his own self.
He earns t he profit of devot ional worship in t his world.

Wit hout devot ion, t here is no peace; t hrough dualit y, one's honor is lost , but under
Guru's I nst ruct ion, he is blessed wit h t he Support of t he Naam.

He ever earns t he profit of t he merchandise of t he Naam, whom t he Lord employs in
t his Trade.
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He purchases t he j ewel, t he invaluable t reasure, unt o whom t he True Guru has given
t his underst anding. | | 1| |

The love of Maya is t ot ally painful; t his is a bad deal.

Speaking falsehood, one eat s poison, and t he evil wit hin increases great ly.

The evil wit hin increases great ly, in t his world of doubt ; wit hout t he Name, one's
honor is lost .

Reading and st udying, t he religious scholars argue and debat e; but wit hout
underst anding, t here is no peace.

Their comings and goings never end; emot ional at t achment t o Maya is dear t o t hem.

The love of Maya is t ot ally painful; t his is a bad deal. | | 2| |

The count erfeit and t he genuine are all assayed in t he Court of t he True Lord.

The count erfeit are cast out of t he Court , and t hey st and t here, crying out in misery.

They st and t here, crying out in misery; t he foolish, idiot ic, self-willed manmukhs have
wast ed t heir lives.

Maya is t he poison which has deluded t he world; it does not love t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord.

The self-willed manmukhs are resent ful t oward t he Saint s; t hey harvest only pain in
t his world.

The count erfeit and t he genuine are assayed in t hat True Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

He Himself act s; who else should I ask? No one else can do anyt hing.

As He pleases, He engages us; such is His glorious great ness.

Such is His glorious great ness - He Himself causes all t o act ; no one is a warrior or a
coward.

The Life of t he World, t he Great Giver, t he Archit ect of karma - He Himself grant s
forgiveness.

By Guru's Grace, self-conceit is eradicat ed, O Nanak, and t hrough t he Naam, honor is
obt ained.

He Himself act s; who else should I ask? No one else can do anyt hing. | | 4| | 4| |


The True merchandise is t he Lord's Name. This is t he t rue t rade.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, we t rade in t he Lord's Name; it s value is very great .

The value of t his t rue t rade is very great ; t hose who are engaged in t he t rue t rade are
very fort unat e.

I nwardly and out wardly, t hey are imbued wit h devot ion, and t hey enshrine love for
t he True Name.

One who is blessed wit h t he Lord's Favor, obt ains Trut h, and reflect s upon t he Word

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Name find peace; t hey deal only in t he True
Name. | | 1| |

Egot ist ical involvement in Maya is filt h; Maya is overflowing wit h filt h.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, t he mind is made pure and t he t ongue t ast es t he subt le

The t ongue t ast es t he subt le essence of t he Lord, and deep wit hin, t he heart is
drenched wit h His Love, cont emplat ing t he True Word of t he Shabad.

Deep wit hin, t he well of t he heart is overflowing wit h t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar; t he
wat er-carrier draws and drinks in t he wat er of t he Shabad.

One who is blessed wit h t he Lord's favor is at t uned t o t he Trut h; wit h his t ongue, he
chant s t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are immaculat e.
The ot hers are full of t he filt h of egot ism. | | 2| |

All t he religious scholars and ast rologers read and st udy, and argue and shout . Who
are t hey t rying t o t each?
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The filt h of at t achment t o Maya clings t o t heir heart s; t hey deal in Maya alone.

They love t o deal in Maya in t his world; coming and going, t hey suffer in pain.

The worm of poison is addict ed t o poison; it is immersed in manure.

He does what is pre-ordained for him; no one can erase his dest iny.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, last ing peace is found; t he
ignorant fools die screaming. | | 3| |

Their minds are colored by emot ional at t achment t o Maya; because of t his emot ional
at t achment , t hey do not underst and.

The soul of t he Gurmukh is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; t he love of dualit y depart s.

The love of dualit y depart s, and t he soul merges in Trut h; t he warehouse is
overflowing wit h Trut h.

One who becomes Gurmukh, comes t o underst and; t he Lord embellishes him wit h
Trut h.

He alone merges wit h t he Lord, whom t he Lord causes t o merge; not hing else can be
said or done.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, one is deluded by doubt ; but some, imbued wit h t he
Name, enshrine love for t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| |


O my mind, t he world comes and goes in birt h and deat h; only t he True Name shall
emancipat e you in t he end.

When t he True Lord Himself grant s forgiveness, t hen one does not have t o ent er t he
cycle of reincarnat ion again.

He does not have t o ent er t he cycle of reincarnat ion again, and he is emancipat ed in
t he end; as Gurmukh, he obt ains glorious great ness.

I mbued wit h love for t he True Lord, he is int oxicat ed wit h celest ial bliss, and he
remains absorbed in t he Celest ial Lord.

The True Lord is pleasing t o his mind; he enshrines t he True Lord in his mind; at t uned
t o t he Word of t he Shabad, he is emancipat ed in t he end.

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Naam, merge in t he True Lord; t hey are not
cast int o t he t errifying world-ocean again. | | 1| |

Emot ional at t achment t o Maya is t ot al madness; t hrough t he love of dualit y, one is
ruined.

Mot her and fat her - all are subj ect t o t his love; in t his love, t hey are ent angled.

They are ent angled in t his love, on account of t heir past act ions, which no one can
erase.

The One who creat ed t he Universe, beholds it ; no ot her is as great as He.
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The blind, self-willed manmukh is consumed by his burning rage; wit hout t he Word of
t he Shabad, peace is not obt ained.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, everyone is deluded, ruined by emot ional at t achment t o
Maya. | | 2| |

Seeing t hat t his world on fire, I have hurried t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord.
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I offer my prayer t o t he Perfect Guru: please save me, and bless me wit h Your
glorious great ness.

Preserve me in Your Sanct uary, and bless me wit h t he glorious great ness of t he Name
of t he Lord; t here is no ot her Giver as great as You.

Those who are engaged in serving You are very fort unat e; t hroughout t he ages, t hey
know t he One Lord.

You may pract ice celibacy, t rut h, aust ere self-discipline and rit uals, but wit hout t he
Guru, you shall not be emancipat ed.

O Nanak, he alone underst ands t he Word of t he Shabad, who goes and seeks t he
Lord's Sanct uary. | | 3| |

That underst anding, impart ed by t he Lord, wells up; t here is no ot her underst anding.

Deep wit hin, and beyond as well, You alone are, O Lord; You Yourself impart t his
underst anding.

One whom He Himself blesses wit h t his underst anding, does not love any ot her. As
Gurmukh, he t ast es t he subt le essence of t he Lord.

I n t he True Court , he is forever True; wit h love, he chant s t he True Word of t he
Shabad.
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Wit hin his home, he finds t he home of his own being; t he True Guru blesses him wit h
glorious great ness.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam find t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence;
t heir underst anding is t rue, and approved. | | 4| | 6| |

Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl, Chhant :


My mind, my mind - t he True Guru has blessed it wit h t he Lord's Love.

He has enshrined t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har, wit hin my mind.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, dwells wit hin my mind; He is t he Dest royer of all
pain.

By great good fort une, I have obt ained t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan;
blessed, blessed is my True Guru.
!
While st anding up and sit t ing down, I serve t he True Guru; serving Him, I have found
peace.

My mind, my mind - t he True Guru has blessed it wit h t he Lord's Love. | | 1| |

I live, I live, and I blossom fort h, beholding t he True Guru.

The Name of t he Lord, t he Name of t he Lord, He has implant ed wit hin me; chant ing
t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I blossom fort h.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t he heart -lot us blossoms fort h, and t hrough
t he Name of t he Lord, I have obt ained t he nine t reasures.

The disease of egot ism has been eradicat ed, suffering has been eliminat ed, and I
have ent ered t he Lord's st at e of celest ial Samaadhi.

I have obt ained t he glorious great ness of Name of t he Lord from t he True Guru;
beholding t he Divine True Guru, my mind is at peace.

I live, I live, and I blossom fort h, beholding t he True Guru. | | 2| |

I f only someone would come, if only someone would come, and lead me t o meet my
Perfect True Guru.

My mind and body, my mind and body - I cut my body int o pieces, and I dedicat e
t hese t o Him.

Cut t ing my mind and body apart , cut t ing t hem int o pieces, I offer t hese t o t he one,
who recit es t o me t he Words of t he True Guru.

My unat t ached mind has renounced t he world; obt aining t he Blessed Vision of t he
Guru's Darshan, it has found peace.

O Lord, Har, Har, O Giver of Peace, please, grant Your Grace, and bless me wit h t he
dust of t he feet of t he True Guru.

I f only someone would come, if only someone would come, and lead me t o meet my
Perfect True Guru. | | 3| |

A Giver as great as t he Guru, as great as t he Guru - I cannot see any ot her.

He blesses me wit h t he gift of t he Lord's Name, t he gift of t he Lord's Name; He is t he
I mmaculat e Lord God.

Those who worship in adorat ion t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har - t heir pain, doubt s
and fears are dispelled.

Through t heir loving service, t hose very fort unat e ones, whose minds are at t ached t o
t he Guru's Feet , meet Him.

Says Nanak, t he Lord Himself causes us t o meet t he Guru; meet ing t he Almight y True
Guru, peace is obt ained.

A Giver as great as t he Guru, as great as t he Guru - I cannot see any ot her. | | 4| | 1| |


Wit hout t he Guru, I am - wit hout t he Guru, I am t ot ally dishonored.

The Life of t he World, t he Life of t he World, t he Great Giver has led me t o meet and
merge wit h t he Guru.

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, I have merged int o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. I
chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and medit at e on it .

I was seeking and searching for Him, t he Lord, my best friend, and I have found Him
wit hin t he home of my own being.
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I see t he One Lord, and I know t he One Lord; I realize Him wit hin my soul.

Wit hout t he Guru, I am - wit hout t he Guru, I am t ot ally dishonored. | | 1| |

Those who have found t he True Guru, t he True Guru, t he Lord God unit es t hem in His
Union.

Their feet , t heir feet , I adore; I fall at t heir feet .

O Lord, Har, Har, I adore t he feet of t hose who medit at e on t he True Guru, and t he
Almight y Lord God.

You are t he Great est Giver, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s; please, reward
my fait h, O Lord King.

Meet ing t he Gursikh, my fait h is rewarded; night and day, I sing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord.

Those who have found t he True Guru, t he True Guru, t he Lord God unit es t hem in His
Union. | | 2| |

I am a sacrifice, I am a sacrifice t o t he Gursikhs, my dear friends.

They chant t he Lord's Name, t he Lord's Name; t he Beloved Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord, is my only Support .
!
The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he companion of my breat h of life; wit hout it , I
cannot live for an inst ant or a moment .
!
The Lord, Har, Har, t he Giver of peace, shows His Mercy, and t he Gurmukh drinks in
t he Ambrosial Nect ar.

The Lord blesses him wit h fait h, and unit es him in His Union; He Himself adorns him.

I am a sacrifice, I am a sacrifice t o t he Gursikhs, my dear friends. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself, t he Lord Himself, is t he I mmaculat e Almight y Lord God.

The Lord Himself, t he Lord Himself, unit es us wit h Himself; t hat which He does, comes
t o pass.

What ever is pleasing t o t he Lord God, t hat alone comes t o pass; not hing else can be
done.

Even by very clever t ricks, He cannot be obt ained; all have grown weary of pract icing
cleverness.

By Guru's Grace, servant Nanak beholds t he Lord; wit hout t he Lord, I have no ot her at
all.

The Lord Himself, t he Lord Himself, is t he I mmaculat e Almight y Lord God. | | 4| | 2| |


The Lord, t he True Guru, t he Lord, t he True Guru - if only I could meet t he Lord, t he
True Guru; His Lot us Feet are so pleasing t o me.

The darkness of my ignorance was dispelled, when t he Guru applied t he healing
oint ment of spirit ual wisdom t o my eyes.

The True Guru has applied t he healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom t o my eyes, and
t he darkness of ignorance has been dispelled.

Serving t he Guru, I have obt ained t he supreme st at us; I medit at e on t he Lord wit h
every breat h, and every morsel of food.

Those, upon whom t he Lord God has best owed His Grace, are commit t ed t o t he
service of t he True Guru.

The Lord, t he True Guru, t he Lord, t he True Guru - if only I could meet t he Lord, t he
True Guru; His Lot us Feet are so pleasing t o me. | | 1| |

My True Guru, my True Guru is my Beloved; wit hout t he Guru, I cannot live.

He gives me t he Name of t he Lord, t he Name of t he Lord, my only companion in t he
end.

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is my only companion in t he end; t he Guru, t he True
Guru, has implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me.

There, where neit her child nor spouse shall accompany you, t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har shall emancipat e you.

Blessed, blessed is t he True Guru, t he I mmaculat e, Almight y Lord God; meet ing Him, I
medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord.

My True Guru, my True Guru is my Beloved; wit hout t he Guru, I cannot live. | | 2| |

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Those who have not obt ained t he Blessed Vision, t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of
t he True Guru, t he Almight y Lord God,

t hey have fruit lessly, fruit lessly wast ed t heir whole lives in vain.

They have wast ed away t heir whole lives in vain; t hose fait hless cynics die a regret ful
deat h.

They have t he j ewel-t reasure in t heir own homes, but st ill, t hey are hungry; t hose
unlucky wret ches are far away from t he Lord.

O Lord, please, let me not see t hose who do not medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har,

and who have not obt ained t he Blessed Vision, t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of
t he True Guru, t he Almight y Lord God. | | 3| |

I am a song-bird, I am a meek song-bird; I offer my prayer t o t he Lord.

I f only I could meet t he Guru, meet t he Guru, O my Beloved; I dedicat e myself t o t he
devot ional worship of t he True Guru.
!
I worship t he Lord, Har, Har, and t he True Guru; t he Lord God has grant ed His Grace.

Wit hout t he Guru, I have no ot her friend. The Guru, t he True Guru, is my very breat h
of life.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has implant ed t he Naam wit hin me; t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, t he True Name.

I am a song-bird, I am a meek song-bird; I offer my prayer t o t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| |


O Lord, show Your Mercy, show Your Mercy, and let me meet t he True Guru, t he Giver
of peace.

I go and ask, I go and ask from t he True Guru, about t he sermon of t he Lord.

I ask about t he sermon of t he Lord from t he True Guru, who has obt ained t he
t reasure of t he Naam.

I bow at His Feet const ant ly, and pray t o Him; t he Guru, t he True Guru, has shown
me t he Way.

He alone is a devot ee, who looks alike upon pleasure and pain; he is imbued wit h t he

O Lord, show Your Mercy, show Your Mercy, and let me meet t he True Guru, t he Giver
of peace. | | 1| |

List en as Gurmukh, list en as Gurmukh, t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; all
egot ism and sins are eradicat ed.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,
t he t roubles of t he world vanish.

Those who cont emplat e t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, are rid of t heir suffering and
sins.

The True Guru has placed t he sword of spirit ual wisdom in my hands; I have
overcome and slain t he Messenger of Deat h.

The Lord God, t he Giver of peace, has grant ed His Grace, and I am rid of pain, sin and
disease.

List en as Gurmukh, list en as Gurmukh, t o t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; all
egot ism and sins are eradicat ed. | | 2| |

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is
so pleasing t o my mind.

Speaking as Gurmukh, speaking as Gurmukh, chant ing t he Naam, all disease is
eradicat ed.

As Gurmukh, chant ing t he Naam, all disease is eradicat ed, and t he body becomes free
of disease.

Night and day, one remains absorbed in t he Perfect Poise of Samaadhi; medit at e on
t he Name of t he Lord, t he inaccessible and unfat homable Lord.

Whet her of high or low social st at us, one who medit at es on t he Naam obt ains t he
supreme t reasure.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is
pleasing t o my mind. | | 3| |
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Grant Your Grace, grant Your Grace, O Lord, and save me.

I am a sinner, I am a wort hless sinner, I am meek, but I am Yours, O Lord.

I am a wort hless sinner, and I am meek, but I am Yours; I seek Your Sanct uary, O
Merciful Lord.

You are t he Dest royer of pain, t he Giver of absolut e peace; I am a st one - carry me
across and save me.

Meet ing t he True Guru, servant Nanak has obt ained t he subt le essence of t he Lord;
t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he is saved.

Grant Your Grace, grant Your Grace, Lord, and save me. | | 4| | 4| |

Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl, Ghorees ~ The Wedding Procession Songs:


This body-horse was creat ed by t he Lord.

Blessed is human life, which is obt ained by virt uous act ions.

Human life is obt ained only by t he most virt uous act ions; t his body is radiant and
golden.

The Gurmukh is imbued wit h t he deep red color of t he poppy; he is imbued wit h t he
new color of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, Har.
!
This body is so very beaut iful; it chant s t he Name of t he Lord, and it is adorned wit h

By great good fort une, t he body is obt ained; t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is it s
companion; O servant Nanak, t he Lord has creat ed it . | | 1| |

I place t he saddle on t he body-horse, t he saddle of realizat ion of t he Good Lord.

Riding t his horse, I cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

The t errifying world-ocean is rocked by count less waves, but t he Gurmukh is carried
across.

Embarking upon t he boat of t he Lord, t he very fort unat e ones cross over; t he Guru,
t he Boat man, carries t hem across t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad.

Night and day, imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord,
t he Lord's lover loves t he Lord.

Servant Nanak has obt ained t he st at e of Nirvaanaa, t he st at e of ult imat e goodness,
t he st at e of t he Lord. | | 2| |

For a bridle in my mout h, t he Guru has implant ed spirit ual wisdom wit hin me.

He has applied t he whip of t he Lord's Love t o my body.

Applying t he whip of t he Lord's Love t o his body, t he Gurmukh conquers his mind, and
wins t he bat t le of life.

He t rains his unt rained mind wit h t he Word of t he Shabad, and drinks in t he
rej uvenat ing essence of t he Lord's Nect ar.

List en wit h your ears t o t he Word, ut t ered by t he Guru, and at t une your body-horse t o
t he Lord's Love.

Servant Nanak has crossed over t he long and t reacherous pat h. | | 3| |

The t ransit ory body-horse was creat ed by t he Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t hat body-horse which medit at es on t he Lord God.

Blessed and acclaimed is t hat body-horse which medit at es on t he Lord God; it is
obt ained by t he merit s of past act ions.

Riding t he body-horse, one crosses over t he t errifying world ocean; t he Gurmukh
meet s t he Lord, t he embodiment of supreme bliss.

The Lord, Har, Har, has perfect ly arranged t his wedding; t he Saint s have come
t oget her as a marriage part y.

Servant Nanak has obt ained t he Lord as his Spouse; j oining t oget her, t he Saint s sing
t he songs of j oy and congrat ulat ions. | | 4| | 1| | 5| |


The body is t he Lord's horse; t he Lord imbues it wit h t he fresh and new color.

From t he Guru, I ask for t he Lord's spirit ual wisdom.
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I ask for t he Lord's spirit ual wisdom, and t he Lord's sublime sermon; t hrough t he
Name of t he Lord, I have come t o know His value and His st at e.

The Creat or has made my life t ot ally fruit ful; I chant t he Name of t he Lord.

The Lord's humble servant begs for t he Lord's Name, for t he Lord's Praises, and for
devot ional worship of t he Lord God.

Says servant Nanak, list en, O Saint s: devot ional worship of t he Lord, t he Lord of t he
Universe, is sublime and good. | | 1| |

The golden body is saddled wit h t he saddle of gold.

I t is adorned wit h t he j ewel of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Adorned wit h t he j ewel of t he Naam, one obt ains t he Lord of t he Universe; he meet s
t he Lord, sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and obt ains all sort s of comfort s.

He obt ains t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, and he medit at es on t he Name of t he
Lord; by great good fort une, he assumes t he color of t he Lord's Love.

He meet s his Lord and Mast er, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s; His body is
ever-new, and His color is ever-fresh.

Nanak chant s and realizes t he Naam; he begs for t he Name of t he Lord, t he Lord God.
| | 2| |

The Guru has placed t he reins in t he mout h of t he body-horse.

The mind-elephant is overpowered by t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

The bride obt ains t he supreme st at us, as her mind is brought under cont rol; she is t he
beloved of her Husband Lord.

Deep wit hin her inner self, she is in love wit h her Lord; in His home, she is beaut iful -
she is t he bride of her Lord God.

I mbued wit h t he Lord's Love, she is int uit ively absorbed in bliss; she obt ains t he Lord
God, Har, Har.

Servant Nanak, t he Lord's slave, says t hat only t he very fort unat e medit at e on t he

The body is t he horse, upon which one rides t o t he Lord.

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, one sings t he songs of j oy.

Sing t he songs of j oy t o t he Lord, serve t he Name of t he Lord, and become t he
servant of His servant s.

You shall go and ent er t he Mansion of t he Beloved Lord's Presence, and lovingly enj oy
His Love.

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, so pleasing t o my mind; following t he Guru's
Teachings, I medit at e on t he Lord wit hin my mind.

The Lord has showered His Mercy upon servant Nanak; mount ing t he body-horse, he
has found t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| | 6| |

Raag Wadahans, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , Fourt h House:


Meet ing wit h t he Guru, I have found my Beloved Lord God.

I have made t his body and mind a sacrifice, a sacrificial offering t o my Lord.
!
Dedicat ing my body and mind, I have crossed over t he t errifying world-ocean, and
shaken off t he fear of deat h.

Drinking in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, I have become immort al; my comings and goings
have ceased.

I have found t hat home, of celest ial Samaadhi; t he Name of t he Lord is my only
Support .

Says Nanak, I enj oy peace and pleasure; I bow in reverence t o t he Perfect Guru. | | 1| |

List en, O my friend and companion

- t he Guru has given t he Mant ra of t he Shabad, t he True Word of God.

Medit at ing on t his True Shabad, I sing t he songs of j oy, and my mind is rid of anxiet y.

I have found God, who never leaves; forever and ever, He sit s wit h me.

One who is pleasing t o God receives t rue honor. The Lord God blesses him wit h
wealt h.
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Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o such a humble being. O Lord, You bless all wit h Your
bount iful blessings. | | 2| |
!
When it pleases You, t hen I am sat isfied and sat iat ed.

My mind is soot hed and calmed, and all my t hirst is quenched.

My mind is soot hed and calmed, t he burning has ceased, and I have found so many
t reasures.

All t he Sikhs and servant s part ake of t hem; I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru.

I have become fearless, imbued wit h t he Love of my Lord Mast er, and I have shaken
off t he fear of deat h.

Slave Nanak, Your humble servant , lovingly embraces Your medit at ion; O Lord, be
wit h me always. | | 3| |

My hopes and desires have been fulfilled, O my Lord.

I am wort hless, wit hout virt ue; all virt ues are Yours, O Lord.

All virt ues are Yours, O my Lord and Mast er; wit h what mout h should I praise You?

You did not consider my merit s and demerit s; you forgave me in an inst ant .

I have obt ained t he nine t reasures, congrat ulat ions are pouring in, and t he unst ruck
melody resounds.

Says Nanak, I have found my Husband Lord wit hin my own home, and all my anxiet y
is forgot t en. | | 4| | 1| |

Shalok:

Why do you list en t o falsehood? I t shall vanish like a gust of wind.

O Nanak, t hose ears are accept able, which list en t o t he True Mast er. | | 1| |

Chhant :

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who list en wit h t heir ears t o t he Lord God.

Blissful and comfort able are t hose, who wit h t heir t ongues chant t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har.

They are nat urally embellished, wit h priceless virt ues; t hey have come t o save t he
world.

God's Feet are t he boat , which carries so many across t he t errifying world-ocean.

Those who are blessed wit h t he favor of my Lord and Mast er, are not asked t o render
t heir account .

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who list en t o God wit h t heir ears. | | 1| |

Shalok:

Wit h my eyes, I have seen t he Light of t he Lord, but my great t hirst is not quenched.

O Nanak, t hose eyes are different , which behold my Husband Lord. | | 1| |

Chhant :

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who have seen t he Lord God.

I n t he True Court of t he Lord, t hey are approved.

They are approved by t heir Lord and Mast er, and acclaimed as supreme; t hey are
imbued wit h t he Lord's Love.

They are sat iat ed wit h t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and t hey merge in celest ial
peace; in each and every heart , t hey see t he all-pervading Lord.

They alone are t he friendly Saint s, and t hey alone are happy, who are pleasing t o t heir
Lord and Mast er.

Says Nanak, I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who have seen t he Lord God. | | 2| |

Shalok:

The body is blind, t ot ally blind and desolat e, wit hout t he Naam.

O Nanak, fruit ful is t he life of t hat being, wit hin whose heart t he True Lord and Mast er
abides. | | 1| |

Chhant :
!
I am cut int o pieces as a sacrifice, t o t hose who have seen my Lord God.

His humble servant s part ake of t he Sweet Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Lord, Har, Har, and
are sat iat ed.

The Lord seems sweet t o t heir minds; God is merciful t o t hem, His Ambrosial Nect ar
rains down upon t hem, and t hey are at peace.

Pain is eliminat ed and doubt is dispelled from t he body; chant ing t he Name of t he
Lord of t he World, t heir vict ory is celebrat ed.

They are rid of emot ional at t achment , t heir sins are erased, and t heir associat ion wit h
t he five passions is broken off.
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Says Nanak, I am every bit a sacrifice t o t hose, wit hin whose heart s my Lord God
abides. | | 3| |

Shalok:
!
Those who long for t he Lord, are said t o be His servant s.
!
Nanak knows t his Trut h, t hat t he Lord is not different from His Saint . | | 1| |

Chhant :

As wat er mixes and blends wit h wat er,

so does one's light mix and blend wit h t he Lord's Light .

Merging wit h t he perfect , all-powerful Creat or, one comes t o know his own self.

Then, he ent ers t he celest ial st at e of absolut e Samaadhi, and speaks of t he One and
Only Lord.

He Himself is unmanifest , and He Himself is liberat ed; He Himself speaks of Himself.

O Nanak, doubt , fear and t he limit at ions of t he t hree qualit ies are dispelled, as one
merges int o t he Lord, like wat er blending wit h wat er. | | 4| | 2| |


God is t he all-powerful Creat or, t he Cause of causes.

He preserves t he whole world, reaching out wit h His hand.

He is t he all-powerful, safe Sanct uary, Lord and Mast er, Treasure of mercy, Giver of
peace.

I am a sacrifice t o Your slaves, who recognize only t he One Lord.

His color and shape cannot be seen; His descript ion is indescribable.

Prays Nanak, hear my prayer, O God, Almight y Creat or, Cause of causes. | | 1| |

These beings are Yours; You are t heir Creat or.

God is t he Dest royer of pain, suffering and doubt .

Eliminat e my doubt , pain and suffering in an inst ant , and preserve me, O Lord,
Merciful t o t he meek.

You are mot her, fat her and friend, O Lord and Mast er; t he whole world is Your child,
O Lord of t he World.

One who comes seeking Your Sanct uary, obt ains t he t reasure of virt ue, and does not
have t o ent er t he cycle of birt h and deat h again.

Prays Nanak, I am Your slave. All beings are Yours; You are t heir Creat or. | | 2| |

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t went y-four hours a day,

t he fruit s of t he heart 's desires are obt ained.

Your heart 's desires are obt ained, medit at ing on God, and t he fear of deat h is
dispelled.

I sing of t he Lord of t he Universe in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and
my hopes are fulfilled.

Renouncing egot ism, emot ional at t achment and all corrupt ion, we become pleasing t o
t he Mind of God.

Prays Nanak, day and night , medit at e forever on t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

At t he Lord's Door, t he unst ruck melody resounds.

I n each and every heart , t he Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe, sings.

The Lord of t he Universe sings, and abides forever; He is unfat homable, profoundly
deep, loft y and exalt ed.

His virt ues are infinit e - none of t hem can be described. No one can reach Him.

He Himself creat es, and He Himself sust ains; all beings and creat ures are fashioned by
Him.

Prays Nanak, happiness comes from devot ional worship of t he Naam; at His Door, t he
unst ruck melody resounds. | | 4| | 3| |

Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, Fift h House, Alaahanees ~ Songs Of Mourning:


Blessed is t he Creat or, t he True King, who has linked t he whole world t o it s t asks.

When one's t ime is up, and t he measure is full, t his dear soul is caught , and driven
off.
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This dear soul is driven off, when t he pre-ordained Order is received, and all t he
relat ives cry out in mourning.
! !
The body and t he swan-soul are separat ed, when one's days are past and done, O my
mot her.

As is one's pre-ordained Dest iny, so does one receive, according t o one's past act ions.

Blessed is t he Creat or, t he True King, who has linked t he whole world t o it s t asks.
| | 1| |

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord and Mast er, O my Siblings of Dest iny; everyone
has t o pass t his way.

These false ent anglement s last for only a few days; t hen, one must surely move on t o
t he world hereaft er.

He must surely move on t o t he world hereaft er, like a guest ; so why does he indulge
in ego?

Chant t he Name of t he Lord; serving Him, you shall obt ain peace in His Court .

I n t he world hereaft er, no one's commands will be obeyed. According t o t heir act ions,
each and every person proceeds.

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord and Mast er, O my Siblings of Dest iny; everyone
has t o pass t his way. | | 2| |

What ever pleases t he Almight y Lord, t hat alone comes t o pass; t his world is an
opport unit y t o please Him.

The True Creat or Lord is pervading and permeat ing t he wat er, t he land and t he air.

The True Creat or Lord is invisible and infinit e; His limit s cannot be found.

Fruit ful is t he coming of t hose, who medit at e single-mindedly on Him.

He dest roys, and having dest royed, He creat es; by His Order, He adorns us.

What ever pleases t he Almight y Lord, t hat alone comes t o pass; t his world is an
opport unit y t o please Him. | | 3| |

Nanak: he alone t ruly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in t he Lord's Love.

One who weeps for t he sake of worldly obj ect s, O Baba, weeps t ot ally in vain.

This weeping is all in vain; t he world forget s t he Lord, and weeps for t he sake of
Maya.

He does not dist inguish bet ween good and evil, and wast es away t his life in vain.

Everyone who comes here, shall have t o leave; t o act in ego is false.

Nanak: he alone t ruly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in t he Lord's Love. | | 4| | 1| |

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Come, O my companions - let us meet t oget her and dwell upon t he True Name.

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Let us weep over t he body's separat ion from t he Lord and Mast er; let us remember
Him in cont emplat ion.

Let us remember t he Lord and Mast er in cont emplat ion, and keep a wat chful eye on
t he Pat h. We shall have t o go t here as well.

He who has creat ed, also dest roys; what ever happens is by His Will.

What ever He has done, has come t o pass; how can we command Him?

Come, O my companions - let us meet t oget her and dwell upon t he True Name. | | 1| |

Deat h would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how t o t ruly die.

Serve your Almight y Lord and Mast er, and your pat h in t he world hereaft er will be
easy.
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Take t his easy pat h, and you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your rewards, and receive honor
in t he world hereaft er.
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Go t here wit h your offering, and you shall merge in t he True Lord; your honor shall be
confirmed.

You shall obt ain a place in t he Mansion of t he Lord Mast er's Presence; being pleasing
t o Him, you shall enj oy t he pleasures of His Love.

Deat h would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how t o t ruly die. | | 2| |

The deat h of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.
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They alone are acclaimed as brave warriors in t he world hereaft er, who receive t rue
honor in t he Court of t he Lord.

They are honored in t he Court of t he Lord; t hey depart wit h honor, and t hey do not
suffer pain in t he world hereaft er.
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They medit at e on t he One Lord, and obt ain t he fruit s of t heir rewards. Serving t he
Lord, t heir fear is dispelled.

Do not indulge in egot ism, and dwell wit hin your own mind; t he Knower Himself
knows everyt hing.
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The deat h of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God. | | 3| |

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play.

The Lord Mast er beholds His work, and cont emplat es His creat ive pot ency.

He cont emplat es His creat ive pot ency, having est ablished t he Universe. He who
creat ed it , He alone knows.

He Himself beholds it , and He Himself underst ands it . He Himself realizes t he Hukam
of His Command.

He who creat ed t hese t hings, He alone knows. His subt le form is infinit e.

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play. | | 4| | 2| |

Wadahans, First Mehl, Dakhanee:

The True Creat or Lord is True - know t his well; He is t he True Sust ainer.

He Himself fashioned His Own Self; t he True Lord is invisible and infinit e.

He brought t oget her, and t hen separat ed, t he t wo grinding st ones of t he eart h and
t he sky; wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch darkness.

He creat ed t he sun and t he moon; night and day, t hey move according t o His
Thought . | | 1| |

O True Lord and Mast er, You are True. O True Lord, bless me wit h Your Love.
| | Pause| |

You creat ed t he Universe; You are t he Giver of pain and pleasure.

You creat ed woman and man, t he love of poison, and emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

The four sources of creat ion, and t he power of t he Word, are also of Your making.
You give Support t o all beings.

You have made t he Creat ion as Your Throne; You are t he True Judge. | | 2| |

You creat ed comings and goings, but You are ever-st able, O Creat or Lord.

I n birt h and deat h, in coming and going, t his soul is held in bondage by corrupt ion.

The evil person has forgot t en t he Naam; he has drowned - what can he do now?

Forsaking merit , he has loaded t he poisonous cargo of demerit s; he is a t rader of sins.
| | 3| |

The beloved soul has received t he Call, t he Command of t he True Creat or Lord.

The soul, t he husband, has become separat ed from t he body, t he bride. The Lord is
t he Re-unit er of t he separat ed ones.

No one cares for your beaut y, O beaut iful bride.; t he Messenger of Deat h is bound
only by t he Lord Commander's Command.

He does not dist inguish bet ween young children and old people; he t ears apart love
and affect ion. | | 4| |

The nine doors are closed by t he True Lord's Command, and t he swan-soul t akes
flight int o t he skies.

The body-bride is separat ed, and defrauded by falsehood; she is now a widow - her
husband's body lies dead in t he court yard.

The widow cries out at t he door, The light of my mind has gone out , O my mot her,
wit h his deat h .

So cry out , O soul-brides of t he Husband Lord, and dwell on t he Glorious Praises of

Her loved one is cleansed, bat hed in wat er, and dressed in silken robes.

The musicians play, and t he Bani of t he True Lord's Words are sung; t he five relat ives
feel as if t hey t oo are dead, so deadened are t heir minds.

Separat ion from my beloved is like deat h t o me! cries t he widow .My life in t his
world is cursed and wort hless!

But she alone is approved, who dies, while yet st ill alive; she lives for t he sake of t he
Love of her Beloved. | | 6| |

So cry out in mourning, you who have come t o mourn; t his world is false and
fraudulent .

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I t oo have been defrauded, chasing aft er worldly ent anglement s; my Husband Lord
has forsaken me - I pract ice t he evil deeds of a wife wit hout a spouse.

I n each and every home, are t he brides of t he Husband Lord; t hey gaze upon t heir
Handsome Lord wit h love and affect ion.

I sing t he Praises of my True Husband Lord, and t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of my
Husband Lord, I blossom fort h. | | 7| |

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he soul-bride's dress is t ransformed, and she is adorned wit h
Trut h.

Come and meet wit h me, O brides of t he Lord; let 's medit at e in remembrance on t he
Creat or Lord.
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Through t he Naam, t he soul-bride becomes t he Lord's favorit e; she is adorned wit h
Trut h.

Do not sing t he songs of separat ion, O Nanak; reflect upon God. | | 8| | 3| |


The One who creat es and dissolves t he world - t hat Lord and Mast er alone knows His
creat ive power.

Do not search for t he True Lord far away; recognize t he Word of t he Shabad in each
and every heart .

Recognize t he Shabad, and do not t hink t hat t he Lord is far away; He creat ed t his
creat ion.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, one obt ains peace; wit hout t he Naam,
he plays a losing game.

The One who est ablished t he Universe, He alone knows t he Way; what can anyone
say?
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The One who est ablished t he world cast t he net of Maya over it ; accept Him as your
Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

O Baba, he has come, and now he must get up and depart ; t his world is only a way-
st at ion.

Upon each and every head, t he True Lord writ es t heir dest iny of pain and pleasure,
according t o t heir past act ions.

He best ows pain and pleasure, according t o t he deeds done; t he record of t hese
deeds st ays wit h t he soul.

He does t hose deeds which t he Creat or Lord causes him t o do; he at t empt s no ot her
act ions.

The Lord Himself is det ached, while t he world is ent angled in conflict ; by His
Command, He emancipat es it .

He may put t his off t oday, but t omorrow he is seized by deat h; in love wit h dualit y, he
pract ices corrupt ion. | | 2| |

The pat h of deat h is dark and dismal; t he way cannot be seen.

There is no wat er, no quilt or mat t ress, and no food t here.

He receives no food t here, no honor or wat er, no clot hes or decorat ions.

The chain is put around his neck, and t he Messenger of Deat h st anding over his head
st rikes him; he cannot see t he door of his home.

The seeds plant ed on t his pat h do not sprout ; bearing t he weight of his sins upon his
head, he regret s and repent s.

Wit hout t he True Lord, no one is his friend; reflect upon t his as t rue. | | 3| |

O Baba, t hey alone are known t o t ruly weep and wail, who meet t oget her and weep,
chant ing t he Praises of t he Lord.

Defrauded by Maya and worldly affairs, t he weepers weep.

They weep for t he sake of worldly affairs, and t hey do not wash off t heir own filt h; t he
world is merely a dream.

Like t he j uggler, deceiving by his t ricks, one is deluded by egot ism, falsehood and
illusion.

The Lord Himself reveals t he Pat h; He Himself is t he Doer of deeds.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Naam, are prot ect ed by t he Perfect Guru, O Nanak;
t hey merge in celest ial bliss. | | 4| | 4| |


O Baba, whoever has come, will rise up and leave; t his world is merely a false show.

One's t rue home is obt ained by serving t he True Lord; real Trut h is obt ained by being
t rut hful.
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By falsehood and greed, no place of rest is found, and no place in t he world hereaft er
is obt ained.

No one invit es him t o come in and sit down. He is like a crow in a desert ed home.

Trapped by birt h and deat h, he is separat ed from t he Lord for such a long t ime; t he
whole world is wast ing away.

Greed, worldly ent anglement s and Maya deceive t he world. Deat h hovers over it s
head, and causes it t o weep. | | 1| |
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Come, O Baba, and Siblings of Dest iny - let 's j oin t oget her; t ake me in your arms, and
bless me wit h your prayers.

O Baba, union wit h t he True Lord cannot be broken; bless me wit h your prayers for
union wit h my Beloved.

Bless me wit h your prayers, t hat I may perform devot ional worship service t o my Lord;
for t hose already unit ed wit h Him, what is t here t o unit e?

Some have wandered away from t he Name of t he Lord, and lost t he Pat h. The Word
of t he Guru's Shabad is t he t rue game.

Do not go on Deat h's pat h; remain merged in t he Word of t he Shabad, t he t rue form

Through good fort une, we meet such friends and relat ives, who meet wit h t he Guru,
and escape t he noose of Deat h. | | 2| |
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O Baba, we come int o t he world naked, int o pain and pleasure, according t o t he
record of our account .

The call of our pre-ordained dest iny cannot be alt ered; it follows from our past
act ions.

The True Lord sit s and writ es of ambrosial nect ar, and bit t er poison; as t he Lord
at t aches us, so are we at t ached.

The Charmer, Maya, has worked her charms, and t he mult i-colored t hread is around
everyone's neck.

Through shallow int ellect , t he mind becomes shallow, and one eat s t he fly, along wit h
t he sweet s.
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Cont rary t o cust om, he comes int o t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga naked, and naked he is
bound down and sent away again. | | 3| |

O Baba, weep and mourn if you must ; t he beloved soul is bound and driven off.

The pre-ordained record of dest iny cannot be erased; t he summons has come from
t he Lord's Court .

The messenger comes, when it pleases t he Lord, and t he mourners begin t o mourn.

Sons, brot hers, nephews and very dear friends weep and wail.

Let him weep, who weeps in t he Fear of God, cherishing t he virt ues of God. No one
dies wit h t he dead.

O Nanak, t hroughout t he ages, t hey are known as wise, who weep, remembering t he
True Lord. | | 4| | 5| |



Praise God, t he True Lord; He is all-powerful t o do all t hings.

The soul-bride shall never be a widow, and she shall never have t o endure suffering.

She shall never suffer - night and day, she enj oys pleasures; t hat soul-bride merges in
t he Mansion of her Lord's Presence.

She knows her Beloved, t he Archit ect of karma, and she speaks words of ambrosial
sweet ness.

The virt uous soul-brides dwell on t he Lord's virt ues; t hey keep t heir Husband Lord in
t heir remembrance, and so t hey never suffer separat ion from Him.

So praise your True Husband Lord, who is all-powerful t o do all t hings. | | 1| |

The True Lord and Mast er is realized t hrough t he Word of His Shabad; He blends all
wit h Himself.

That soul-bride is imbued wit h t he Love of her Husband Lord, who banishes her self-

Eradicat ing her ego from wit hin herself, deat h shall not consume her again; as
Gurmukh, she knows t he One Lord God.

The desire of t he soul-bride is fulfilled; deep wit hin herself, she is drenched in His
Love. She meet s t he Great Giver, t he Life of t he World.

I mbued wit h love for t he Shabad, she is like a yout h int oxicat ed; she merges int o t he
very being of her Husband Lord.

The True Lord Mast er is realized t hrough t he Word of His Shabad. He blends all wit h
Himself. | | 2| |

Those who have realized t heir Husband Lord - I go and ask t hose Saint s about Him.
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Renouncing ego, I serve t hem; t hus I meet my True Husband Lord, wit h int uit ive
ease.

The True Husband Lord comes t o meet t he soul-bride who pract ices Trut h, and is
imbued wit h t he True Word of t he Shabad.
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She shall never become a widow; she shall always be a happy bride. Deep wit hin
herself, she dwells in t he celest ial bliss of Samaadhi.

Her Husband Lord is fully pervading everywhere; beholding Him ever-present , she
enj oys His Love, wit h int uit ive ease.

Those who have realized t heir Husband Lord - I go and ask t hose Saint s about Him.
| | 3| |

The separat ed ones also meet wit h t heir Husband Lord, if t hey fall at t he Feet of t he
True Guru.

The True Guru is forever merciful; t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, demerit s are
burnt away.

Burning away her demerit s t hrough t he Shabad, t he soul-bride eradicat es her love of
dualit y, and remains absorbed in t he True, True Lord.

Through t he True Shabad, everlast ing peace is obt ained, and egot ism and doubt are
dispelled.

The I mmaculat e Husband Lord is forever t he Giver of peace; O Nanak, t hrough t he
Word of His Shabad, He is met .

The separat ed ones also meet wit h t heir Husband Lord, if t hey fall at t he feet of t he
True Guru. | | 4| | 1| |


List en, O brides of t he Lord: serve your Beloved Husband Lord, and cont emplat e t he
Word of His Shabad.

The wort hless bride does not know her Husband Lord - she is deluded; forget t ing her
Husband Lord, she weeps and wails.

She weeps, t hinking of her Husband Lord, and she cherishes His virt ues; her Husband
Lord does not die, and does not leave.

As Gurmukh, she knows t he Lord; t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, He is realized;
t hrough True Love, she merges wit h Him.

She who does not know her Husband Lord, t he Archit ect of karma, is deluded by
falsehood - she herself is false.

List en, O brides of t he Lord: serve your Beloved Husband Lord, and cont emplat e t he
Word of His Shabad. | | 1| |

He Himself creat ed t he whole world; t he world comes and goes.

The love of Maya has ruined t he world; people die, t o be re-born, over and over again.

People die t o be re-born, over and over again, while t heir sins increase; wit hout
spirit ual wisdom, t hey are deluded.

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, t he Husband Lord is not found; t he wort hless, false
bride wast es her life away, weeping and wailing.

He is my Beloved Husband Lord, t he Life of t he World - for whom should I weep?
They alone weep, who forget t heir Husband Lord.

He Himself creat ed t he whole world; t he world comes and goes. | | 2| |

That Husband Lord is True, forever True; He does not die, and He does not leave.

The ignorant soul-bride wanders in delusion; in t he love of dualit y, she sit s like a
widow.

She sit s like a widow, in t he love of dualit y; t hrough emot ional at t achment t o Maya,
she suffers in pain. She is growing old, and her body is wit hering away.

What ever has come, all t hat shall pass away; t hrough t he love of dualit y, t hey suffer
in pain.

They do not see t he Messenger of Deat h; t hey long for Maya, and t heir consciousness
is at t ached t o greed.

That Husband Lord is True, forever True; He does not die, and He does not leave.
| | 3| |

Some weep and wail, separat ed from t heir Husband Lord; t he blind ones do not know
t hat t heir Husband is wit h t hem.

By Guru's Grace, t hey may meet wit h t heir True Husband, and cherish Him always
deep wit hin.

She cherishes her Husband deep wit hin herself - He is always wit h her; t he self-willed
manmukhs t hink t hat He is far away.

This body rolls in t he dust , and is t ot ally useless; it does not realize t he Presence of
t he Lord and Mast er.
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O Nanak, t hat soul-bride is unit ed in Union; she cherishes her Beloved Husband
forever, deep wit hin herself.

Some weep and wail, separat ed from t heir Husband Lord; t he blind ones do not know
t hat t heir Husband is wit h t hem. | | 4| | 2| |


Those who are separat ed from t heir Beloved Husband Lord weep and wail, but my
True Husband Lord is always wit h me.

Those who know t hat t hey must depart , serve t he True Guru, and dwell upon t he

They dwell const ant ly upon t he Naam, and t he True Guru is wit h t hem; t hey serve t he
True Guru, and so obt ain peace.

Through t he Shabad, t hey kill deat h, and enshrine t he True Lord wit hin t heir heart s;
t hey shall not have t o come and go again.

True is t he Lord and Mast er, and True is His Name; best owing His Gracious Glance,
one is enrapt ured.

Those who are separat ed from t heir Beloved Husband Lord weep and wail, but my
True Husband Lord is always wit h me. | | 1| |
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God, my Lord and Mast er, is t he highest of all; how can I meet my Dear Beloved?
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When t he True Guru unit ed me, t hen I was nat urally unit ed wit h my Husband Lord,
and now, I keep Him clasped t o my heart .

I const ant ly, lovingly cherish my Beloved wit hin my heart ; t hrough t he True Guru, I
see my Beloved.

The cloak of Maya's love is false; wearing it , one slips and loses his foot ing.

That cloak is t rue, which is dyed in t he color of t he Love of my Beloved; wearing it , my
inner t hirst is quenched.

God, my Lord and Mast er, is t he highest of all; how can I meet my Dear Beloved?
| | 2| |

I have realized my True Lord God, while t he ot her wort hless ones have gone ast ray.

I dwell const ant ly upon my Beloved Husband Lord, and reflect upon t he True Word of
t he Shabad.

The bride reflect s upon t he True Shabad, and is imbued wit h His Love; she meet s wit h
t he True Guru, and finds her Beloved.

Deep wit hin, she is imbued wit h His Love, and int oxicat ed wit h delight ; her enemies
and sufferings are all t aken away.
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Surrender body and soul t o your Guru, and t hen you shall become happy; your t hirst
and pain shall be t aken away.

I have realized my True Lord God, while t he ot her wort hless ones have gone ast ray.
| | 3| |

The True Lord Himself creat ed t he world; wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch
darkness.

He Himself unit es, and causes us t o unit e wit h Him; He Himself blesses us wit h His
Love.

He Himself blesses us wit h His Love, and deals in celest ial peace; t he life of t he
Gurmukh is reformed.

Blessed is his coming int o t he world; he banishes his self-conceit , and is acclaimed as
t rue in t he Court of t he True Lord.

The light of t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom shines wit hin his heart , O Nanak, and he
loves t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

The True Lord Himself creat ed t he world; wit hout t he Guru, t here is only pit ch
darkness. | | 4| | 3| |


This body is frail; old age is overt aking it .

Those who are prot ect ed by t he Guru are saved, while ot hers die, t o be reincarnat ed;
t hey cont inue coming and going.

Ot hers die, t o be reincarnat ed; t hey cont inue coming and going, and in t he end, t hey
depart regret fully. Wit hout t he Name, t here is no peace.

As one act s here, so does he obt ain his rewards; t he self-willed manmukh loses his
honor.

I n t he Cit y of Deat h, t here is pit ch darkness, and huge clouds of dust ; neit her sist er
nor brot her is t here.

This body is frail; old age is overt aking it . | | 1| |
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The body becomes like gold, when t he True Guru unit es one wit h Himself.
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Doubt and Maya have been removed from wit hin me, and I am merged in t he Naam,
t he True Name of t he Lord.

Merged in t he True Name of t he Lord, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; meet ing
my Beloved, I have found peace.

I am in const ant bliss, day and night ; egot ism has been dispelled from wit hin me.

I fall at t he feet of t hose who enshrine t he Naam wit hin t heir consciousness.
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The body becomes like gold, when t he True Guru unit es one wit h Himself. | | 2| |

We t ruly praise t he True Lord, when t he True Guru impart s underst anding.

Wit hout t he True Guru, t hey are deluded by doubt ; going t o t he world hereaft er, what
face will t hey display?

What face will t hey show, when t hey go t here? They will regret and repent for t heir
sins; t heir act ions will bring t hem only pain and suffering.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Naam are dyed in t he deep crimson color of t he Lord's
Love; t hey merge int o t he Being of t heir Husband Lord.

I can conceive of no ot her as great as t he Lord; unt o whom should I go and speak?

We t ruly praise t he True Lord, when t he True Guru impart s underst anding. | | 3| |

I fall at t he feet of t hose who praise t he Truest of t he True.

Those humble beings are t rue, and immaculat ely pure; meet ing t hem, all filt h is
washed off.

Meet ing t hem, all filt h is washed off; bat hing in t he Pool of Trut h, one becomes
t rut hful, wit h int uit ive ease.

The True Guru has given me t he realizat ion of t he Naam, t he I mmaculat e Name of t he
Lord, t he unfat homable, t he impercept ible.

Those who perform devot ional worship t o t he Lord night and day, are imbued wit h His
Love; O Nanak, t hey are absorbed in t he True Lord.

I fall at t he feet of t hose who medit at e on t he Truest of t he True. | | 4| | 4| |
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Vaar Of Wadahans, Fourt h Mehl: To Be Sung I n The Tune Of Lalaa-Behleemaa:


Shalok, Third Mehl:

The great swans are imbued wit h t he Word of t he Shabad; t hey enshrine t he True
Name wit hin t heir heart s.

They gat her Trut h, remain always in Trut h, and love t he True Name.

They are always pure and immaculat e - filt h does not t ouch t hem; t hey are blessed
wit h t he Grace of t he Creat or Lord.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who, night and day, medit at e on t he Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

I t hought t hat he was a great swan, so I associat ed wit h him.

I f I had known t hat he was only a wret ched heron from birt h, I would not have
t ouched him. | | 2| |

Third Mehl:
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Seeing t he swans swimming, t he herons became envious.

But t he poor herons drowned and died, and float ed wit h t heir heads down, and t heir
feet above. | | 3| |

Pauree:

You Yourself are Yourself, all by Yourself; You Yourself creat ed t he creat ion.

You Yourself are Yourself t he Formless Lord; t here is no ot her t han You.

You are t he all-powerful Cause of causes; what You do, comes t o be.

You give gift s t o all beings, wit hout t heir asking.

Everyone proclaims, Waaho! Waaho! Blessed, blessed is t he True Guru, who has
given t he supreme gift of t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |
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Shalok, Third Mehl:

The ent ire universe is in fear; only t he Dear Lord is fearless.

Serving t he True Guru, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind, and t hen, fear cannot
st ay t here.

Enemies and pain cannot come close, and no one can t ouch him.

The Gurmukh reflect s upon t he Lord in his mind; what ever pleases t he Lord - t hat
alone comes t o pass.

O Nanak, He Himself preserves one's honor; He alone resolves our affairs. | | 1| | -

Third Mehl:

Some friends are leaving, some have already left , and t hose remaining will event ually
leave.

Those who do not serve t he True Guru, come and go regret t ing.

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o Trut h are not separat ed; serving t he True Guru,
t hey merge int o t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Meet wit h t hat True Guru, t he True Friend, wit hin whose mind t he Lord, t he virt uous
One, abides.

Meet wit h t hat Beloved True Guru, who has subdued ego from wit hin himself.

Blessed, blessed is t he Perfect True Guru, who has given t he Lord's Teachings t o
reform t he whole world.

O Saint s, medit at e const ant ly on t he Lord's Name, and cross over t he t errifying,
poisonous world-ocean.

The Perfect Guru has t aught me about t he Lord; I am forever a sacrifice t o t he Guru.
| | 2| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Service t o, and obedience t o t he True Guru, is t he essence of comfort and peace.

Doing so, one obt ains honor here, and t he door of salvat ion in t he Court of t he Lord.

I n t his way, perform t he t asks of Trut h, wear Trut h, and t ake t he Support of t he True
Name.

Associat ing wit h Trut h, obt ain Trut h, and love t he True Name.

Through t he True Word of t he Shabad, be always happy, and you shall be acclaimed
as True in t he True Court .

O Nanak, he alone serves t he True Guru, whom t he Creat or has blessed wit h His
Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Cursed is t he life, and cursed is t he dwelling, of t hose who serve anot her.

Abandoning t he Ambrosial Nect ar, t hey t urn t o poison; t hey earn poison, and poison is
t heir only wealt h.

Poison is t heir food, and poison is t heir dress; t hey fill t heir mout hs wit h morsels of
poison.

I n t his world, t hey earn only pain and suffering, and dying, t hey go t o abide in hell.

The self-willed manmukhs have filt hy faces; t hey do not know t he Word of t he
Shabad; in sexual desire and anger t hey wast e away.

They forsake t he Fear of t he True Guru, and because of t heir st ubborn ego, t heir
effort s do not come t o fruit ion.

I n t he Cit y of Deat h, t hey are bound and beat en, and no one hears t heir prayers.

O Nanak, t hey act according t o t heir pre-ordained dest iny; t he Gurmukh abides in t he

Pauree:

Serve t he True Guru, O Holy people; He implant s t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in
our minds.

Worship t he True Guru day and night ; He leads us t he medit at e on t he Lord of t he
Universe, t he Mast er of t he Universe.

Behold t he True Guru, each and every moment ; He shows us t he Divine Pat h of t he
Lord.

Let everyone fall at t he feet of t he True Guru; He has dispelled t he darkness of

Let everyone hail and praise t he True Guru, who has led us t o find t he t reasure of t he
Lord's devot ional worship. | | 3| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Meet ing wit h t he True Guru, hunger depart s; by wearing t he robes of a beggar,
hunger does not depart .
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Afflict ed wit h pain, he wanders from house t o house, and in t he world hereaft er, he
receives double punishment .

Peace does not come t o his heart - he is not cont ent t o eat what comes his way.

Wit h his st ubborn mind, he begs, and grabs, and annoys t hose who give.

I nst ead of wearing t hese beggar's robes, it is bet t er t o be a householder, and give t o
ot hers.

Those who are at t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, acquire underst anding; t he ot hers
wander, deluded by doubt .

They act according t o t heir past act ions; it is useless t o t alk t o t hem.

O Nanak, t hose who are pleasing unt o t he Lord are good; He upholds t heir honor.
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Third Mehl:

Serving t he True Guru, one finds a last ing peace; t he pains of birt h and deat h are
removed.

He is not t roubled by anxiet y, and t he carefree Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind.

Deep wit hin himself, is t he sacred shrine of spirit ual wisdom, revealed by t he True
Guru.

His filt h is removed, and his soul becomes immaculat ely pure, bat hing in t he sacred
shrine, t he pool of Ambrosial Nect ar.

The friend meet s wit h t he True Friend, t he Lord, t hrough t he love of t he Shabad.

Wit hin t he home of his own being, he finds t he Divine Self, and his light blends wit h
t he Light .

The Messenger of Deat h does not leave t he hypocrit e; he is led away in dishonor.

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Naam are saved; t hey are in love wit h t he
True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Go, and sit in t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, where t he Name of t he Lord is
churned.

I n peace and poise, cont emplat e t he Lord's Name - don't lose t he essence of t he Lord.

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, const ant ly, day and night , and you shall be
accept ed in t he Court of t he Lord.

He alone finds t he Perfect True Guru, on whose forehead such a pre-ordained dest iny
is writ t en.

Let everyone bow in worship t o t he Guru, who ut t ers t he sermon of t he Lord. | | 4| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The friends who love t he True Guru, meet wit h t he Lord, t he True Friend.

Meet ing t heir Beloved, t hey medit at e on t he True Lord wit h love and affect ion.

Their minds are appeased by t heir own minds, t hrough t he incomparable Word of t he
Guru's Shabad.

These friends are unit ed, and will not be separat ed again; t hey have been unit ed by
t he Creat or Lord Himself.

Some do not believe in t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan; t hey do not
cont emplat e t he Shabad.

The separat ed ones are in love wit h dualit y - what more separat ion can t hey suffer?

Friendship wit h t he self-willed manmukhs last s for only a few short days.

This friendship is broken in an inst ant ; t his friendship leads t o corrupt ion.

They do not fear t he True Lord wit hin t heir heart s, and t hey do not love t he Naam.

O Nanak, why become friends wit h t hose whom t he Creat or Lord Himself has misled?
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Third Mehl:

Some remain const ant ly imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; I am forever a sacrifice t o t hem.

I dedicat e my mind, soul and wealt h t o t hem; bowing low, I fall at t heir feet .

Meet ing t hem, t he soul is sat isfied, and one's hunger and t hirst all depart .

O Nanak, t hose who are at t uned t o t he Naam are happy forever; t hey lovingly focus
t heir minds on t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who recit es t he sermon of t he Lord's Teachings.
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I am forever a sacrifice t o t hat Guru, who has led me t o serve t he Lord.

That Beloved True Guru is always wit h me; wherever I may be, He will save me.

Most blessed is t hat Guru, who impart s underst anding of t he Lord.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who has given me t he Lord's Name, and
fulfilled t he desires of my mind. | | 5| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Consumed by desires, t he world is burning and dying; burning and burning, it cries
out .

But if it meet s wit h t he cooling and soot hing True Guru, it does not burn any longer.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, and wit hout cont emplat ing t he Word of t he Shabad, no
one becomes fearless. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wearing ceremonial robes, t he fire is not quenched, and t he mind is filled wit h
anxiet y.

Dest roying t he snake's hole, t he snake is not killed; it is j ust like doing deeds wit hout
a Guru.

Serving t he Giver, t he True Guru, t he Shabad comes t o abide in t he mind.

!
The mind and body are cooled and soot hed; peace ensues, and t he fire of desire is
quenched.

The supreme comfort s and last ing peace are obt ained, when one eradicat es ego from
wit hin.

He alone becomes a det ached Gurmukh, who lovingly focuses his consciousness on
t he True Lord.

Anxiet y does not affect him at all; he is sat isfied and sat iat ed wit h t he Name of t he
Lord.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, no one is saved; t hey are ut t erly ruined by egot ism. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har, obt ain all peace and comfort s.

Fruit ful is t he ent ire life of t hose, who hunger for t he Name of t he Lord in t heir minds.

Those who worship t he Lord in adorat ion, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad,
forget all t heir pains and suffering.

Those Gursikhs are good Saint s, who care for not hing ot her t han t he Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t heir Guru, whose mout h t ast es t he Ambrosial Fruit of t he Lord's
Name. | | 6| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Messenger of Deat h is t he enemy of life, but he act s
according t o t he Lord's Command.

Those who are prot ect ed by t he Guru are saved, while t he self-willed manmukhs
receive t heir punishment .
!
The world is under t he cont rol, and in t he bondage of t he Messenger of Deat h; no one
can hold him back.

So serve t he One who creat ed Deat h; as Gurmukh, no pain shall t ouch you.

O Nanak, Deat h serves t he Gurmukhs; t he True Lord abides in t heir minds. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

This body is filled wit h disease; wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, t he pain of t he
disease of ego does not depart .

When one meet s t he True Guru, t hen he becomes immaculat ely pure, and he
enshrines t he Lord's Name wit hin his mind.

O Nanak, medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Peace-Giving Lord, his pains are
aut omat ically forgot t en. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I am forever a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who has t aught me about t he Lord, t he Life of t he
World.

I am every bit a sacrifice t o t he Guru, t he Lover of Nect ar, who has revealed t he Name
of t he Lord.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who has t ot ally cured me of t he fat al disease of egot ism.

Glorious and great are t he virt ues of t he Guru, who has eradicat ed evil, and inst ruct ed
me in virt ue.
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The True Guru meet s wit h t hose upon whose foreheads such blessed dest iny is
recorded. | | 7| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

They alone worship t he Lord, who remain dead while yet alive; t he Gurmukhs worship
t he Lord cont inually.

The Lord blesses t hem wit h t he t reasure of devot ional worship, which no one can
dest roy.

They obt ain t he t reasure of virt ue, t he One True Lord, wit hin t heir minds.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs remain unit ed wit h t he Lord; t hey shall never be separat ed
again. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

He does not serve t he True Guru; how can he reflect upon t he Lord?

He does not appreciat e t he value of t he Shabad; t he fool wanders in corrupt ion and
sin.

The blind and ignorant perform all sort s of rit ualist ic act ions; t hey are in love wit h
dualit y.

Those who t ake unj ust ified pride in t hemselves, are punished and humiliat ed by t he
Messenger of Deat h.

O Nanak, who else is t here t o ask? The Lord Himself is t he Forgiver. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You, O Creat or, know all t hings; all beings belong t o You.

Those who are pleasing t o You, You unit e wit h Yourself; what can t he poor creat ures
do?

You are all-powerful, t he Cause of causes, t he True Creat or Lord.

Only t hose unit e wit h you, Beloved Lord, whom you approve and who medit at e on
Guru's Word.

I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru, who has allowed me t o see my unseen Lord. | | 8| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

He is t he Assayer of j ewels; He cont emplat es t he j ewel.

He is ignorant and t ot ally blind - he does not appreciat e t he value of t he j ewel.

The Jewel is t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; t he Knower alone knows it .

The fools t ake pride in t hemselves, and are ruined in birt h and deat h.

O Nanak, he alone obt ains t he j ewel, who, as Gurmukh, enshrines love for it .

Chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, forever and ever, make t he Name of t he
Lord your daily occupat ion.

I f t he Lord shows His Mercy, t hen I keep Him enshrined wit hin my heart . | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

They do not serve t he True Guru, and t hey do not embrace love for t he Lord's Name.

Do not even t hink t hat t hey are alive - t he Creat or Lord Himself has killed t hem.

Egot ism is such a t errible disease; in t he love of dualit y, t hey do t heir deeds.

O Nanak, t he self-willed manmukhs are in a living deat h; forget t ing t he Lord, t hey
suffer in pain. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Let all bow in reverence, t o t hat humble being whose heart is pure wit hin.

I am a sacrifice t o t hat humble being whose mind is filled wit h t he t reasure of t he
Naam.

He has a discriminat ing int ellect ; he medit at es on t he Name of t he Lord.

That True Guru is a friend t o all; everyone is dear t o Him.

The Lord, t he Supreme Soul, is pervading everywhere; reflect upon t he wisdom of t he
Guru's Teachings. | | 9| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t he soul is in t he bondage of deeds done in ego.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, one finds no place of rest ; he dies, and is
reincarnat ed, and cont inues coming and going.

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, one's speech is vapid and insipid; t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord, does not abide in his mind.
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O Nanak, wit hout serving t he True Guru, t hey are bound and beat en in t he Cit y of
Deat h; t hey arise and depart wit h blackened faces. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Burn away t hose rit uals which lead you t o forget t he Beloved Lord.

O Nanak, sublime is t hat love, which preserves my honor wit h my Lord Mast er. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Serve t he One Lord, t he Great Giver; medit at e on t he One Lord.

Beg from t he One Lord, t he Great Giver, and you shall obt ain your heart 's desires.

But if you beg from anot her, t hen you shall be shamed and dest royed.

One who serves t he Lord obt ains t he fruit s of his rewards; all of his hunger is
sat isfied.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose, who night and day, medit at e wit hin t heir heart s on t he

Shalok, Third Mehl:

He Himself is pleased wit h His humble devot ees; my Beloved Lord at t aches t hem t o
Himself.

The Lord blesses His humble devot ees wit h royalt y; He fashions t he t rue crown upon
t heir heads.

They are always at peace, and immaculat ely pure; t hey perform service for t he True
Guru.

They are not said t o be kings, who die in conflict , and t hen ent er again t he cycle of
reincarnat ion.

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O Nanak, wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, t hey wander about wit h t heir noses cut off in
disgrace; t hey get no respect at all. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Hearing t he t eachings, he does not appreciat e t hem, as long as he is not Gurmukh,
at t ached t o t he Word of t he Shabad.

Serving t he True Guru, t he Naam comes t o abide in t he mind, and doubt s and fears
run away.

As he knows t he True Guru, so he is t ransformed, and t hen, he lovingly focuses his
consciousness on t he Naam.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, great ness is obt ained; he shall be
resplendent in t he Court of t he Lord hereaft er. | | 2| |

Pauree:
!
The minds of t he Gursikhs are filled wit h t he love of t he Lord; t hey come and worship
t he Guru.

They t rade lovingly in t he Lord's Name, and depart aft er earning t he profit of t he
Lord's Name.

The faces of t he Gursikhs are radiant ; in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey are approved.

!
The Guru, t he True Guru, is t he t reasure of t he Lord's Name; how very fort unat e are
t he Sikhs who share in t his t reasure of virt ue.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose Gursikhs who, sit t ing and st anding, medit at e on t he Lord's
Name. | | 11| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is t he t reasure, which t he Gurmukhs
obt ain.

The self-willed manmukhs are blind; t hey do not realize t hat it is wit hin t heir own
home. They die barking and crying. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

That body is golden and immaculat e, which is at t ached t o t he True Name of t he True
Lord.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he Pure Light of t he Luminous Lord, and his doubt s and fears
run away.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs find last ing peace; night and day, t hey remain det ached,
while in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Blessed, blessed are t hose Gursikhs, who, wit h t heir ears, list en t o t he Guru's
Teachings about t he Lord.

The Guru, t he True Guru, implant s t he Naam wit hin t hem, and t heir egot ism and
dualit y are silenced.

There is no friend, ot her t han t he Name of t he Lord; t he Lord's humble servant s
reflect upon t his and see.
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Those Gursikhs, wit h whom t he Lord is pleased, accept t he Word of t he True Guru.

Those Gurmukhs who medit at e on t he Naam are imbued wit h t he four-fold color of

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh is cowardly and ugly; lacking t he Name of t he Lord, his nose
is cut off in disgrace.

Night and day, he is engrossed in worldly affairs, and even in his dreams, he finds no
peace.

O Nanak, if he becomes Gurmukh, t hen he shall be saved; ot herwise, he is held in
bondage, and suffers in pain. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The Gurmukhs always look beaut iful in t he Court of t he Lord; t hey pract ice t he Word
!
There is a last ing peace and happiness deep wit hin t hem; at t he Court of t he True
Lord, t hey receive honor.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are blessed wit h t he Name of t he Lord; t hey merge
impercept ibly int o t he True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

As Gurmukh, Prahlaad medit at ed on t he Lord, and was saved.

As Gurmukh, Janak lovingly cent ered his consciousness on t he Lord's Name.

As Gurmukh, Vashisht t aught t he Teachings of t he Lord.

Wit hout t he Guru, no one has found t he Lord's Name, O my Siblings of Dest iny.

The Lord blesses t he Gurmukh wit h devot ion. | | 13| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who has no fait h in t he True Guru, and who does not love t he Word of t he
Shabad,

shall find no peace, even t hough he may come and go hundreds of t imes.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh meet s t he True Lord wit h nat ural ease; he is in love wit h t he
Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O mind, search for such a True Guru, by serving whom t he pains of birt h and deat h
are dispelled.

Doubt shall never afflict you, and your ego shall be burnt away t hrough t he Word of
t he Shabad.

The veil of falsehood shall be t orn down from wit hin you, and Trut h shall come t o
dwell in t he mind.
!
Peace and happiness shall fill your mind deep wit hin, if you act according t o t rut h and
self-discipline.

O Nanak, by perfect good karma, you shall meet t he True Guru, and t hen t he Dear
Lord, by His Sweet Will, shall bless you wit h His Mercy. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The whole world comes under t he cont rol of one whose home is filled wit h t he Lord,
t he King.

He is subj ect t o no one else's rule, and t he Lord, t he King, causes everyone t o fall at
his feet .

One may run away from t he court s of ot her men, but where can one go t o escape t he
Lord's Kingdom?

The Lord is such a King, who abides in t he heart s of His devot ees; He brings t he
ot hers, and makes t hem st and before His devot ees.

The glorious great ness of t he Lord's Name is obt ained only by His Grace; how few are
t he Gurmukhs who medit at e on Him. | | 14| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, t he people of t he world are dead; t hey wast e t heir
lives away in vain.

I n love wit h dualit y, t hey suffer t errible pain; t hey die, and are reincarnat ed, and
cont inue coming and going.

They live in manure, and are reincarnat ed again and again.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Name, t he Messenger of Deat h punishes t hem; in t he end, t hey
depart regret t ing and repent ing. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

I n t his world, t here is one Husband Lord; all ot her beings are His brides.
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He enj oys t he heart s of all, and yet He remains det ached; He is unseen; He cannot be
described.

The Perfect Guru reveals Him, and t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, we come t o
underst and Him.

Those who serve t heir Husband Lord, become like Him; t heir egos are burnt away by
His Shabad.

He has no rival, no at t acker, no enemy.

His rule is unchanging and et ernal; He does not come or go.

Night and day, His servant serves Him, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord.

Beholding t he Glorious Great ness of t he True Lord, Nanak blossoms fort h. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those whose heart s are forever filled wit h t he Name of t he Lord, have t he Name of
t he Lord as t heir Prot ect or.

The Lord's Name is my fat her, t he Lord's Name is my mot her; t he Lord's Name is my
helper and friend.

My conversat ion is wit h t he Lord's Name, and my counseling is wit h t he Lord's Name;
t he Lord's Name always t akes care of me.

The Lord's Name is my most beloved societ y, t he Lord's Name is my ancest ry, and t he
Lord's Name is my family.

The Guru, t he Lord I ncarnat e, has best owed upon servant Nanak t he Name of t he
Lord; in t his world, and in t he next , t he Lord ever saves me. | | 15| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Those who meet t he True Guru, ever sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises.

The Lord's Name nat urally fills t heir minds, and t hey are absorbed in t he Shabad, t he
Word of t he True Lord.

They redeem t heir generat ions, and t hey t hemselves obt ain t he st at e of liberat ion.

The Supreme Lord God is pleased wit h t hose who fall at t he Guru's Feet .

Servant Nanak is t he Lord's slave; by His Grace, t he Lord preserves his honor. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

I n egot ism, one is assailed by fear; he passes his life t ot ally t roubled by fear.

Egot ism is such a t errible disease; he dies, t o be reincarnat ed - he cont inues coming
and going.

Those who have such pre-ordained dest iny meet wit h t he True Guru, God I ncarnat e.

O Nanak, by Guru's Grace, t hey are redeemed; t heir egos are burnt away t hrough t he

Pauree:

The Lord's Name is my immort al, unfat homable, imperishable Creat or Lord, t he
Archit ect of Dest iny.

I serve t he Lord's Name, I worship t he Lord's Name, and my soul is imbued wit h t he
Lord's Name.

I know of no ot her as great as t he Lord's Name; t he Lord's Name shall deliver me in
t he end.

The Generous Guru has given me t he Lord's Name; blessed, blessed are t he Guru's
mot her and fat her.

I ever bow in humble reverence t o my True Guru; meet ing Him, I have come t o know
t he Lord's Name. | | 16| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who does not serve t he Guru as Gurmukh, who does not love t he Lord's Name,

and who does not savor t he t ast e of t he Shabad, shall die, and be reborn, over and
over again.

The blind, self-willed manmukh does not t hink of t he Lord; why did he even come int o
t he world?

O Nanak, t hat Gurmukh, upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, crosses over
t he world-ocean. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Only t he Guru is awake; t he rest of t he world is asleep in emot ional at t achment and
desire.

Those who serve t he True Guru and remain wakeful, are imbued wit h t he True Name,
t he t reasure of virt ue.

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The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not t hink of t he Lord; t hey are ruined t hrough
birt h and deat h.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t his is t heir
dest iny, pre-ordained by t he Primal Lord God. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord's Name is my food; eat ing t he t hirt y-six variet ies of it , I am sat isfied and
sat iat ed.

The Lord's Name is my clot hing; wearing it , I shall never be naked again, and my
desire t o wear ot her clot hing is gone.

The Lord's Name is my business, t he Lord's Name is my commerce; t he True Guru has
blessed me wit h it s use.

I record t he account of t he Lord's Name, and I shall not be subj ect t o deat h again.

Only a few, as Gurmukh, medit at e on t he Lord's Name; t hey are blessed by t he Lord,
and receive t heir pre-ordained dest iny. | | 17| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The world is blind and ignorant ; in t he love of dualit y, it engages in act ions.

But t hose act ions which are performed in t he love of dualit y, cause only pain t o t he
body.

By Guru's Grace, peace wells up, when one act s according t o t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

He act s according t o t he True Word of t he Guru's Bani; night and day, he medit at es

O Nanak, as t he Lord Himself engages him, so is he engaged; no one has any say in
t his mat t er. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hin t he home of my own being, is t he everlast ing t reasure of t he Naam; it is a
t reasure house, overflowing wit h devot ion.

The True Guru is t he Giver of t he life of t he soul; t he Great Giver lives forever.

Night and day, I cont inually sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise, t hrough t he I nfinit e

I recit e cont inually t he Guru's Shabads, which have been effect ive t hroughout t he
ages.

This mind ever abides in peace, dealing in peace and poise.

Deep wit hin me is t he Guru's Wisdom, t he Lord's j ewel, t he Bringer of liberat ion.

O Nanak, one who is blessed by t he Lord's Glance of Grace obt ains t his, and is j udged
t o be True in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Blessed, blessed is t hat Sikh of t he Guru, who goes and falls at t he Feet of t he True
Guru.

Blessed, blessed is t hat Sikh of t he Guru, who wit h his mout h, ut t ers t he Name of t he
Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t hat Sikh of t he Guru, whose mind, upon hearing t he Lord's Name,
becomes blissful.

Blessed, blessed is t hat Sikh of t he Guru, who serves t he True Guru, and so obt ains
t he Lord's Name.

I bow forever in deepest respect t o t hat Sikh of t he Guru, who walks in t he Way of t he
Guru. | | 18| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

No one has ever found t he Lord t hrough st ubborn-mindedness. All have grown weary
of performing such act ions.

Through t heir st ubborn-mindedness, and by wearing t heir disguises, t hey are deluded;
t hey suffer in pain from t he love of dualit y.

Riches and t he supernat ural spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas are all emot ional
at t achment s; t hrough t hem, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, does not come t o dwell
in t he mind.

Serving t he Guru, t he mind becomes immaculat ely pure, and t he darkness of spirit ual
ignorance is dispelled.

The j ewel of t he Naam is revealed in t he home of one's own being; O Nanak, one
merges in celest ial bliss. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:
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One who does not savor t he t ast e of t he Shabad, who does not love t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord,

and who speaks insipid words wit h his t ongue, is ruined, again and again.

O Nanak, he act s according t o t he karma of his past act ions, which no one can erase.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

!
Blessed, blessed is t he True Being, my True Guru; meet ing Him, I have found peace.

Blessed, blessed is t he True Being, my True Guru; meet ing Him, I have at t ained t he
Lord's devot ional worship.

Blessed, blessed is t he Lord's devot ee, my True Guru; serving Him, I have come t o
enshrine love for t he Name of t he Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t he Knower of t he Lord, my True Guru; He has t aught me t o look
upon friend and foe alike.

Blessed, blessed is t he True Guru, my best friend; He has led me t o embrace love for

Shalok, First Mehl:

The soul-bride is at home, while t he Husband Lord is away; she cherishes His
memory, and mourns His absence.

She shall meet Him wit hout delay, if she rids herself of dualit y. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

O Nanak, false is t he speech of one who act s wit hout loving t he Lord.

He j udges t hings t o be good, only as long as t he Lord gives and he receives. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord, who creat ed t he creat ures, also prot ect s t hem.

I have t ast ed t he food of Ambrosial Nect ar, t he True Name.

I am sat isfied and sat iat ed, and my hunger is appeased.

The One Lord is pervading in all, but rare are t hose who realize t his.

Servant Nanak is enrapt ured, in t he Prot ect ion of God. | | 20| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

All t he living beings of t he world behold t he True Guru.

One is not liberat ed by merely seeing Him, unless one cont emplat es t he Word of His
Shabad.

The filt h of ego is not removed, and he does not enshrine love for t he Naam.

The Lord forgives some, and unit es t hem wit h Himself; t hey forsake t heir dualit y and
sinful ways.

O Nanak, some behold t he Blessed Vision of t he True Guru's Darshan, wit h love and
affect ion; conquering t heir ego, t hey meet wit h t he Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The foolish, blind clown does not serve t he True Guru.

I n love wit h dualit y, he endures t errible suffering, and burning, he cries out in pain.

He forget s t he Guru, for t he sake of mere obj ect s, but t hey will not come t o his rescue
in t he end.

Through t he Guru's I nst ruct ions, Nanak has found peace; t he Forgiving Lord has
forgiven him. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself, all by Yourself, are t he Creat or of all. I f t here were any ot her, t hen I
would speak of anot her.

The Lord Himself speaks, and causes us t o speak; He Himself is pervading t he wat er
and t he land.

The Lord Himself dest roys, and t he Lord Himself saves. O mind, seek and remain in
t he Lord's Sanct uary.

Ot her t han t he Lord, no one can kill or rej uvenat e. O mind, do not be anxious - remain
fearless.

While st anding, sit t ing, and sleeping, forever and ever, medit at e on t he Lord's Name;
O servant Nanak, as Gurmukh, you shall at t ain t he Lord. | | 21| | 1| | Sudh| |
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Sorat 'h, First Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas:

Deat h comes t o all, and all must suffer separat ion.

Go and ask t he clever people, whet her t hey shall meet in t he world hereaft er.

Those who forget my Lord and Mast er shall suffer in t errible pain. | | 1| |

So praise t he True Lord,

by whose Grace peace ever prevails. | | Pause| |

Praise Him as great ; He is, and He shall ever be.

You alone are t he Great Giver; mankind cannot give anyt hing.

What ever pleases Him, comes t o pass; what good does it do t o cry out in prot est ?
| | 2| |

Many have proclaimed t heir sovereignt y over millions of fort resses on t he eart h, but
t hey have now depart ed.

And t hose, whom even t he sky could not cont ain, had ropes put t hrough t heir noses.

O mind, if you only knew t he t orment in your fut ure, you would not relish t he sweet
pleasures of t he present . | | 3| |

O Nanak, as many as are t he sins one commit s, so many are t he chains around his
neck.

I f he possesses virt ues, t hen t he chains are cut away; t hese virt ues are his brot hers,
his t rue brot hers.

Going t o t he world hereaft er, t hose who have no Guru are not accept ed; t hey are
beat en, and expelled. | | 4| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, First House:

Make your mind t he farmer, good deeds t he farm, modest y t he wat er, and your body
t he field.

Let t he Lord's Name be t he seed, cont ent ment t he plow, and your humble dress t he
fence.

Doing deeds of love, t he seed shall sprout , and you shall see your home flourish. | | 1| |

O Baba, t he wealt h of Maya does not go wit h anyone.

This Maya has bewit ched t he world, but only a rare few underst and t his. | | Pause| |

Make your ever-decreasing life your shop, and make t he Lord's Name your
merchandise.
!
Make underst anding and cont emplat ion your warehouse, and in t hat warehouse, st ore
t he Lord's Name.

Deal wit h t he Lord's dealers, earn your profit s, and rej oice in your mind. | | 2| |

Let your t rade be list ening t o script ure, and let Trut h be t he horses you t ake t o sell.

Gat her up merit s for your t ravelling expenses, and do not t hink of t omorrow in your
mind.

When you arrive in t he land of t he Formless Lord, you shall find peace in t he Mansion
of His Presence. | | 3| |

Let your service be t he focusing of your consciousness, and let your occupat ion be t he
placing of fait h in t he Naam.
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Let your work be rest raint from sin; only t hen will people call you blessed.

O Nanak, t he Lord shall look upon you wit h His Glance of Grace, and you shall be
blessed wit h honor four t imes over. | | 4| | 2| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Chau-Tukas:

The son is dear t o his mot her and fat her; he is t he wise son-in-law t o his fat her-in-
law.

The fat her is dear t o his son and daught er, and t he brot her is very dear t o his brot her.

By t he Order of t he Lord's Command, he leaves his house and goes out side, and in an
inst ant , everyt hing becomes alien t o him.

The self-willed manmukh does not remember t he Name of t he Lord, does not give in
charit y, and does not cleanse his consciousness; his body rolls in t he dust . | | 1| |

The mind is comfort ed by t he Comfort er of t he Naam.

I fall at t he Guru's feet - I am a sacrifice t o Him; He has given me t o underst and t he
t rue underst anding. | | Pause| |

The mind is impressed wit h t he false love of t he world; he quarrels wit h t he Lord's
humble servant .

I nfat uat ed wit h Maya, night and day, he sees only t he worldly pat h; he does not chant
t he Naam, and drinking poison, he dies.

He is imbued and infat uat ed wit h vicious t alk; t he Word of t he Shabad does not come
int o his consciousness.

He is not imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, and he is not impressed by t he t ast e of t he
Name; t he self-willed manmukh loses his honor. | | 2| |

He does not enj oy celest ial peace in t he Company of t he Holy, and t here is not even a
bit of sweet ness on his t ongue.

He calls his mind, body and wealt h his own; he has no knowledge of t he Court of t he
Lord.

Closing his eyes, he walks in darkness; he cannot see t he home of his own being, O
Siblings of Dest iny.

Tied up at Deat h's door, he finds no place of rest ; he receives t he rewards of his own
act ions. | | 3| |

When t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, t hen I see Him wit h my own eyes; He is
indescribable, and cannot be described.

Wit h my ears, I cont inually list en t o t he Word of t he Shabad, and I praise Him; His
Ambrosial Name abides wit hin my heart .

He is Fearless, Formless and absolut ely wit hout vengeance; I am absorbed in His
Perfect Light .

O Nanak, wit hout t he Guru, doubt is not dispelled; t hrough t he True Name, glorious
great ness is obt ained. | | 4| | 3| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Du-Tukas:

I n t he realm of land, and in t he realm of wat er, Your seat is t he chamber of t he four
direct ions.

Yours is t he one and only form of t he ent ire universe; Your mout h is t he mint t o
fashion all. | | 1| |

O my Lord Mast er, Your play is so wonderful!

You are pervading and permeat ing t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; You Yourself are
cont ained in all. | | Pause| |

Wherever I look, t here I see Your Light , but what is Your form?

You have one form, but it is unseen; t here is none like any ot her. | | 2| |

The beings born of eggs, born of t he womb, born of t he eart h and born of sweat , all
are creat ed by You.

I have seen one glory of Yours, t hat You are pervading and permeat ing in all. | | 3| |

Your Glories are so numerous, and I do not know even one of t hem; I am such a fool
- please, give me some of t hem!

Prays Nanak, list en, O my Lord Mast er: I am sinking like a st one - please, save me!
| | 4| | 4| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl:

I am a wicked sinner and a great hypocrit e; You are t he I mmaculat e and Formless
Lord.

Tast ing t he Ambrosial Nect ar, I am imbued wit h supreme bliss; O Lord and Mast er, I
seek Your Sanct uary. | | 1| |

O Creat or Lord, You are t he honor of t he dishonored.

I n my lap is t he honor and glory of t he wealt h of t he Name; I merge int o t he True
Word of t he Shabad. | | Pause| |

You are perfect , while I am wort hless and imperfect . You are profound, while I am
t rivial.

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My mind is imbued wit h You, day and night and morning, O Lord; my t ongue chant s
Your Name, and my mind medit at es on You. | | 2| |

You are True, and I am absorbed int o You; t hrough t he myst ery of t he Shabad, I shall
ult imat ely become True as well.

Those who are imbued wit h t he Naam day and night are pure, while t hose who die t o
be reborn are impure. | | 3| |

I do not see any ot her like t he Lord; who else should I praise? No one is equal t o Him.

Prays Nanak, I am t he slave of His slaves; by Guru's I nst ruct ion, I know Him. | | 4| | 5| |


He is unknowable, infinit e, unapproachable and impercept ible. He is not subj ect t o
deat h or karma.

His cast e is cast eless; He is unborn, self-illumined, and free of doubt and desire. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he Truest of t he True.

He has no form, no color and no feat ures; t hrough t he True Word of t he Shabad, He
reveals Himself. | | Pause| |

He has no mot her, fat her, sons or relat ives; He is free of sexual desire; He has no
wife.

He has no ancest ry; He is immaculat e. He is infinit e and endless; O Lord, Your Light is
pervading all. | | 2| |

Deep wit hin each and every heart , God is hidden; His Light is in each and every heart .

The heavy doors are opened by Guru's I nst ruct ions; one becomes fearless, in t he
t rance of deep medit at ion. | | 3| |

The Lord creat ed all beings, and placed deat h over t he heads of all; all t he world is
under His Power.

Serving t he True Guru, t he t reasure is obt ained; living t he Word of t he Shabad, one is

I n t he pure vessel, t he True Name is cont ained; how few are t hose who pract ice t rue
conduct .

The individual soul is unit ed wit h t he Supreme Soul; Nanak seeks Your Sanct uary,
Lord. | | 5| | 6| |


Like a fish wit hout wat er is t he fait hless cynic, who dies of t hirst .

So shall you die, O mind, wit hout t he Lord, as your breat h goes in vain. | | 1| |

O mind, chant t he Lord's Name, and praise Him.

Wit hout t he Guru, how will you obt ain t his j uice? The Guru shall unit e you wit h t he
Lord. | | Pause| |

For t he Gurmukh, meet ing wit h t he Societ y of t he Saint s is like making a pilgrimage t o
a sacred shrine.

The benefit of bat hing at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage is obt ained by
t he Blessed Vision of t he Guru's Darshan. | | 2| |

Like t he Yogi wit hout abst inence, and like penance wit hout t rut h and cont ent ment ,

so is t he body wit hout t he Lord's Name; deat h will slay it , because of t he sin wit hin.
| | 3| |

The fait hless cynic does not obt ain t he Lord's Love; t he Lord's Love is obt ained only
t hrough t he True Guru.

One who meet s wit h t he Guru, t he Giver of pleasure and pain, says Nanak, is
absorbed in t he Lord's Praise. | | 4| | 7| |


You, God, are t he Giver of gift s, t he Lord of perfect underst anding; I am a mere
beggar at Your Door.

What should I beg for? Not hing remains permanent ; O Lord, please, bless me wit h
Your Beloved Name. | | 1| |

I n each and every heart , t he Lord, t he Lord of t he forest , is permeat ing and
pervading.

I n t he wat er, on t he land, and in t he sky, He is pervading but hidden; t hrough t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad, He is revealed. | | Pause| |

I n t his world, in t he net her regions of t he underworld, and in t he Akaashic Et hers, t he
Guru, t he True Guru, has shown me t he Lord; He has showered me wit h His Mercy.

He is t he unborn Lord God; He is, and shall ever be. Deep wit hin your heart , behold
Him, t he Dest royer of ego. | | 2| |
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This wret ched world is caught in birt h and deat h; in t he love of dualit y, it has
forgot t en devot ional worship of t he Lord.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t he Guru's Teachings are obt ained; t he fait hless cynic loses
t he game of life. | | 3| |

Breaking my bonds, t he True Guru has set me free, and I shall not be cast int o t he
womb of reincarnat ion again.

O Nanak, t he j ewel of spirit ual wisdom shines fort h, and t he Lord, t he Formless Lord,
dwells wit hin my mind. | | 4| | 8| |


The t reasure of t he Name, for which you have come int o t he world - t hat Ambrosial
Nect ar is wit h t he Guru.

Renounce cost umes, disguises and clever t ricks; t his fruit is not obt ained by duplicit y.
| | 1| |

O my mind, remain st eady, and do not wander away.

By searching around on t he out side, you shall only suffer great pain; t he Ambrosial
Nect ar is found wit hin t he home of your own being. | | Pause| |

Renounce corrupt ion, and seek virt ue; commit t ing sins, you shall only come t o regret
and repent .

You do not know t he difference bet ween good and evil; again and again, you sink int o
t he mud. | | 2| |

Wit hin you is t he great filt h of greed and falsehood; why do you bot her t o wash your
body on t he out side?

Chant t he I mmaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord always, under Guru's I nst ruct ion;
only t hen will your innermost being be emancipat ed. | | 3| |

Let greed and slander be far away from you, and renounce falsehood; t hrough t he
True Word of t he Guru's Shabad, you shall obt ain t he t rue fruit .

As it pleases You, You preserve me, Dear Lord; servant Nanak sings t he Praises of
Your Shabad. | | 4| | 9| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Panch-Padas:

You cannot save your own home from being plundered; why do you spy on t he
houses of ot hers?

That Gurmukh who j oins himself t o t he Guru's service, saves his own home, and
t ast es t he Lord's Nect ar. | | 1| |

O mind, you must realize what your int ellect is focused on.

Forget t ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, one is involved wit h ot her t ast es; t he
unfort unat e wret ch shall come t o regret it in t he end. | | Pause| |

When t hings come, he is pleased, but when t hey go, he weeps and wails; t his pain
and pleasure remains at t ached t o him.

The Lord Himself causes him t o enj oy pleasure and endure pain; t he Gurmukh,
however, remains unaffect ed. | | 2| |

What else can be said t o be above t he subt le essence of t he Lord? One who drinks it
in is sat isfied and sat iat ed.

One who is lured by Maya loses t his j uice; t hat fait hless cynic is t ied t o his evil-
mindedness. | | 3| |

The Lord is t he life of t he mind, t he Mast er of t he breat h of life; t he Divine Lord is
cont ained in t he body.

I f You so bless us, Lord, t hen we sing Your Praises; t he mind is sat isfied and fulfilled,
lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord. | | 4| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he subt le essence of t he Lord is
obt ained; meet ing t he Guru, t he fear of deat h depart s.

O Nanak, chant t he Name of t he Lord, as Gurmukh; you shall obt ain t he Lord, and
realize your pre-ordained dest iny. | | 5| | 10| |


Dest iny, pre-ordained by t he Lord, looms over t he heads of all beings; no one is
wit hout t his pre-ordained dest iny.

Only He Himself is beyond dest iny; creat ing t he creat ion by His creat ive power, He
beholds it , and causes His Command t o be followed. | | 1| |

O mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, and be at peace.

Day and night , serve at t he Guru's feet ; t he Lord is t he Giver, and t he Enj oyer.
| | Pause| |

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He is wit hin - see Him out side as well; t here is no one, ot her t han Him.

As Gurmukh, look upon all wit h t he single eye of equalit y; in each and every heart , t he
Divine Light is cont ained. | | 2| |

Rest rain your fickle mind, and keep it st eady wit hin it s own home; meet ing t he Guru,
t his underst anding is obt ained.

Seeing t he unseen Lord, you shall be amazed and delight ed; forget t ing your pain, you
shall be at peace. | | 3| |

Drinking in t he ambrosial nect ar, you shall at t ain t he highest bliss, and dwell wit hin
t he home of your own self.

So sing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he Dest royer of t he fear of birt h and deat h, and you
shall not be reincarnat ed again. | | 4| |

The essence, t he immaculat e Lord, t he Light of all - I am He and He is me - t here is
no difference bet ween us.

The I nfinit e Transcendent Lord, t he Supreme Lord God - Nanak has met wit h Him, t he
Guru. | | 5| | 11| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Third House:


When I am pleasing t o Him, t hen I sing His Praises.

Singing His Praises, I receive t he fruit s of my rewards.

The rewards of singing His Praises are obt ained,

when He Himself gives t hem. | | 1| |

O my mind, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he t reasure is obt ained;

t his is why I remain immersed in t he True Name. | | Pause| |

When I awoke wit hin myself t o t he Guru's Teachings,

t hen I renounced my fickle int ellect .

When t he Light of t he Guru's Teachings dawned,

and t hen all darkness was dispelled. | | 2| |

When t he mind is at t ached t o t he Guru's Feet ,

t hen t he Pat h of Deat h recedes.

Through t he Fear of God, one at t ains t he Fearless Lord;

t hen, one ent ers t he home of celest ial bliss. | | 3| |

Prays Nanak, how rare are t hose who reflect and underst and,

t he most sublime act ion in t his world.

The noblest deed is t o sing t he Lord's Praises,

and so meet t he Lord Himself. | | 4| | 1| | 12| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl, First House:


All of Your servant s, who relish t he Word of Your Shabad, serve You.

By Guru's Grace, t hey become pure, eradicat ing self-conceit from wit hin.

Night and day, t hey cont inually sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord; t hey are
adorned wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 1| |

O my Lord and Mast er, I am Your child; I seek Your Sanct uary.

You are t he One and Only Lord, t he Truest of t he True; You Yourself are t he Dest royer
of ego. | | Pause| |

Those who remain wakeful obt ain God; t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey
conquer t heir ego.

I mmersed in family life, t he Lord's humble servant ever remains det ached; he reflect s
upon t he essence of spirit ual wisdom.

Serving t he True Guru, he finds et ernal peace, and he keeps t he Lord enshrined in his
heart . | | 2| |

This mind wanders in t he t en direct ions; it is consumed by t he love of dualit y.
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The foolish self-willed manmukh does not remember t he Lord's Name; he wast es
away his life in vain.

But when he meet s t he True Guru, t hen he obt ains t he Name; he sheds egot ism and
emot ional at t achment . | | 3| |

The Lord's humble servant s are True - t hey pract ice Trut h, and reflect upon t he Word

The True Lord God unit es t hem wit h Himself, and t hey keep t he True Lord enshrined
in t heir heart s.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Name, I have obt ained salvat ion and underst anding; t his alone
is my wealt h. | | 4| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl:

The True Lord has blessed His devot ees wit h t he t reasure of devot ional worship, and
t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name.

The wealt h of t he Naam, shall never be exhaust ed; no one can est imat e it s wort h.

Wit h t he wealt h of t he Naam, t heir faces are radiant , and t hey at t ain t he True Lord.
| | 1| |

O my mind, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t he Lord is found.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t he world wanders around, and receives it s punishment in t he
Court of t he Lord. | | Pause| |

Wit hin t his body dwell t he five t hieves: sexual desire, anger, greed, emot ional
at t achment and egot ism.

They plunder t he Nect ar, but t he self-willed manmukh does not realize it ; no one
hears his complaint .

The world is blind, and it s dealings are blind as well; wit hout t he Guru, t here is only
pit ch darkness. | | 2| |

I ndulging in egot ism and possessiveness, t hey are ruined; when t hey depart , not hing
goes along wit h t hem.

But one who becomes Gurmukh medit at es on t he Naam, and ever cont emplat es t he
Lord's Name.

Through t he True Word of Gurbani, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; blessed
wit h t he Lord's Glance of Grace, he is enrapt ured. | | 3| |

The spirit ual wisdom of t he True Guru is a st eady light wit hin t he heart . The Lord's
decree is over t he heads of even kings.

Night and day, t he Lord's devot ees worship Him; night and day, t hey gat her in t he
t rue profit of t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Lord's Name, one is emancipat ed; at t uned t o t he Shabad, he
finds t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| |


I f one becomes t he slave of t he Lord's slaves, t hen he finds t he Lord, and eradicat es
ego from wit hin.

The Lord of bliss is his obj ect of devot ion; night and day, he sings t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord.

At t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, t he Lord's devot ees remain ever as one, absorbed
in t he Lord. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, Your Glance of Grace is True.

Show mercy t o Your slave, O Beloved Lord, and preserve my honor. | | Pause| |

Cont inually praising t he Word of t he Shabad, I live; under Guru's I nst ruct ion, my fear
has been dispelled.

My True Lord God is so beaut iful! Serving t he Guru, my consciousness is focused on
Him.

One who chant s t he True Word of t he Shabad, and t he Truest of t he True, t he Word
of His Bani, remains wakeful, day and night . | | 2| |

He is so very deep and profound, t he Giver of et ernal peace; no one can find His limit .

Serving t he Perfect Guru, one becomes carefree, enshrining t he Lord wit hin t he mind.

The mind and body become immaculat ely pure, and a last ing peace fills t he heart ;
doubt is eradicat ed from wit hin. | | 3| |

The Way of t he Lord is always such a difficult pat h; only a few find it , cont emplat ing
t he Guru.

I mbued wit h t he Lord's Love, and int oxicat ed wit h t he Shabad, he renounces ego and
corrupt ion.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, and t he Love of t he One Lord, he is embellished
wit h t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 4| | 3| |
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Dear Beloved Lord, I praise You cont inually, as long as t here is t he breat h wit hin my
body.

I f I were t o forget You, for a moment , even for an inst ant , O Lord Mast er, it would be
like fift y years for me.

I was always such a fool and an idiot , O Siblings of Dest iny, but now, t hrough t he
Word of t he Guru's Shabad, my mind is enlight ened. | | 1| |

Dear Lord, You Yourself best ow underst anding.

Dear Lord, I am forever a sacrifice t o You; I am dedicat ed and devot ed t o Your Name.
| | Pause| |

I have died in t he Word of t he Shabad, and t hrough t he Shabad, I am dead while yet
alive, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough t he Shabad, I have been liberat ed.

Through t he Shabad, my mind and body have been purified, and t he Lord has come t o
dwell wit hin my mind.

The Guru is t he Giver of t he Shabad; my mind is imbued wit h it , and I remain
absorbed in t he Lord. | | 2| |

Those who do not know t he Shabad are blind and deaf; why did t hey even bot her t o
come int o t he world?

They do not obt ain t he subt le essence of t he Lord's elixir; t hey wast e away t heir lives,
and are reincarnat ed over and over again.

The blind, idiot ic, self-willed manmukhs are like maggot s in manure, and in manure
t hey rot away. | | 3| |

The Lord Himself creat es us, wat ches over us, and places us on t he Pat h, O Siblings of
Dest iny; t here is no one ot her t han Him.

No one can erase t hat which is pre-ordained, O Siblings of Dest iny; what ever t he
Creat or wills, comes t o pass.

O Nanak, t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abides deep wit hin t he mind; O Siblings of
Dest iny, t here is no ot her at all. | | 4| | 4| |


The Gurmukhs pract ice devot ional worship, and become pleasing t o God; night and
day, t hey chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

You Yourself prot ect and t ake care of Your devot ees, who are pleasing t o Your Mind.

You are t he Giver of virt ue, realized t hrough t he Word of Your Shabad. Ut t ering Your
Glories, we merge wit h You, O Glorious Lord. | | 1| |

O my mind, remember always t he Dear Lord.

At t he very last moment , He alone shall be your best friend; He shall always st and by
you. | | Pause| |

The gat hering of t he wicked enemies shall always pract ice falsehood; t hey do not
cont emplat e underst anding.

Who can obt ain fruit from t he slander of evil enemies? Remember t hat Harnaakhash
was t orn apart by t he Lord's claws.

Prahlaad, t he Lord's humble servant , const ant ly sang t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord,
and t he Dear Lord saved him. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs see t hemselves as being very virt uous; t hey have absolut ely
no underst anding at all.

They indulge in slander of t he humble spirit ual people; t hey wast e t heir lives away,
and t hen t hey have t o depart .

They never t hink of t he Lord's Name, and in t he end, t hey depart , regret t ing and

The Lord makes t he lives of His devot ees fruit ful; He Himself links t hem t o t he Guru's
service.

I mbued wit h t he Word of t he Shabad, and int oxicat ed wit h celest ial bliss, night and
day, t hey sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Slave Nanak ut t ers t his prayer: O Lord, please, let me fall at t heir feet . | | 4| | 5| |


He alone is a Sikh, a friend, a relat ive and a sibling, who walks in t he Way of t he
Guru's Will.

One who walks according t o his own will, O Siblings of Dest iny, suffers separat ion
from t he Lord, and shall be punished.

Wit hout t he True Guru, peace is never obt ained, O Siblings of Dest iny; again and
again, he regret s and repent s. | | 1| |

The Lord's slaves are happy, O Siblings of Dest iny.

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The sins and sorrows of count less lifet imes are eradicat ed; t he Lord Himself unit es
t hem in His Union. | | Pause| |

All of t hese relat ives are like chains upon t he soul, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he world is
deluded by doubt .

Wit hout t he Guru, t he chains cannot be broken; t he Gurmukhs find t he door of
salvat ion.

One who performs rit uals wit hout realizing t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, shall die
and be reborn, again and again. | | 2| |

The world is ent angled in egot ism and possessiveness, O Siblings of Dest iny, but no
one belongs t o anyone else.

The Gurmukhs at t ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, singing t he Glories of t he
Lord; t hey dwell in t he home of t heir own inner being.

One who underst ands here, realizes himself; t he Lord God belongs t o him. | | 3| |

The True Guru is forever merciful, O Siblings of Dest iny; wit hout good dest iny, what
can anyone obt ain?

He looks alike upon all wit h His Glance of Grace, but people receive t he fruit s of t heir
rewards according t o t heir love for t he Lord.

O Nanak, when t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, comes t o dwell wit hin t he mind,
t hen self-conceit is eradicat ed from wit hin. | | 4| | 6| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl, Chau-Tukas:

True devot ional worship is obt ained only t hrough t he True Guru, when t he True Word
of His Bani is in t he heart .

Serving t he True Guru, et ernal peace is obt ained; egot ism is oblit erat ed t hrough t he

Wit hout t he Guru, t here is no t rue devot ion; ot herwise, people wander around,
deluded by ignorance.

The self-willed manmukhs wander around, suffering in const ant pain; t hey drown and
die, even wit hout wat er. | | 1| |

O Siblings of Dest iny, remain forever in t he Lord's Sanct uary, under His Prot ect ion.

Best owing His Glance of Grace, He preserves our honor, and blesses us wit h t he glory
of t he Lord's Name. | | Pause| |

Through t he Perfect Guru, one comes t o underst and himself, cont emplat ing t he True

The Lord, t he Life of t he world, ever abides in his heart , and he renounces sexual
desire, anger and egot ism.

The Lord is ever-present , permeat ing and pervading all places; t he Name of t he
I nfinit e Lord is enshrined wit hin t he heart .

Throughout t he ages, t hrough t he Word of His Bani, His Shabad is realized, and t he
Name becomes so sweet and beloved t o t he mind. | | 2| |

Serving t he Guru, one realizes t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; fruit ful is his life, and
his coming int o t he world.

Tast ing t he sublime elixir of t he Lord, his mind is sat isfied and sat iat ed forever;
singing t he Glories of t he Glorious Lord, he is fulfilled and sat isfied.

The lot us of his heart blossoms fort h, he is ever imbued wit h t he Lord's Love, and t he
unst ruck melody of t he Shabad resounds wit hin him.

His body and mind become immaculat ely pure; his speech becomes immaculat e as
well, and he merges in t he Truest of t he True. | | 3| |

No one knows t he st at e of t he Lord's Name; t hrough t he Guru's Teachings, it comes t o
abide in t he heart .

One who becomes Gurmukh, underst ands t he Pat h; his t ongue savors t he sublime
essence of t he Lord's Nect ar.

Medit at ion, aust ere self-discipline and self-rest raint are all obt ained from t he Guru; t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, comes t o abide wit hin t he heart .

O Nanak, t hose humble beings who praise t he Naam are beaut iful; t hey are honored
in t he Court of t he True Lord. | | 4| | 7| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl, Du-Tukas:

Meet ing t he True Guru, one t urns away from t he world, O Siblings of Dest iny; when
he remains dead while yet alive, he obt ains t rue underst anding.

He alone is t he Guru, and he alone is a Sikh, O Siblings of Dest iny, whose light merges
in t he Light . | | 1| |

O my mind, be lovingly at t uned t o t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, it seems so sweet t o t he mind, O Siblings of Dest iny;
t he Gurmukhs obt ain a place in t he Court of t he Lord. | | Pause| |
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Wit hout t he Guru, love for t he Lord does not well up, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he self-
willed manmukhs are engrossed in t he love of dualit y.

Act ions performed by t he manmukh are like t he t hreshing of t he chaff - t hey obt ain
not hing for t heir effort s. | | 2| |

Meet ing t he Guru, t he Naam comes t o permeat e t he mind, O Siblings of Dest iny, wit h
t rue love and affect ion.

He always sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny, wit h infinit e
love for t he Guru. | | 3| |

How blessed and approved is his coming int o t he world, O Siblings of Dest iny, who
focuses his mind on serving t he Guru.

O Nanak, t he Name of t he Lord is obt ained, O Siblings of Dest iny, t hrough t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad, and we merge wit h t he Lord. | | 4| | 8| |


The t hree worlds are ent angled in t he t hree qualit ies, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he Guru
impart s underst anding.

At t ached t o t he Lord's Name, one is emancipat ed, O Siblings of Dest iny; go and ask
t he wise ones about t his. | | 1| |

O mind, renounce t he t hree qualit ies, and focus your consciousness on t he fourt h
st at e.

The Dear Lord abides in t he mind, O Siblings of Dest iny; ever sing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord. | | Pause| |

From t he Naam, everyone originat ed, O Siblings of Dest iny; forget t ing t he Naam, t hey
die away.

The ignorant world is blind, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hose who sleep are plundered.
| | 2| |

Those Gurmukhs who remain awake are saved, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hey cross over
t he t errifying world-ocean.

I n t his world, t he Name of t he Lord is t he t rue profit , O Siblings of Dest iny; keep it
enshrined wit hin your heart . | | 3| |

I n t he Guru's Sanct uary, O Siblings of Dest iny, you shall be saved; be lovingly at t uned
t o t he Lord's Name.

O Nanak, t he Name of t he Lord is t he boat , and t he Name is t he raft , O Siblings of
Dest iny; set t ing out on it , t he Lord's humble servant crosses over t he world-ocean.
| | 4| | 9| |


The True Guru is t he ocean of peace in t he world; t here is no ot her place of rest and
peace.

The world is afflict ed wit h t he painful disease of egot ism; dying, only t o be reborn, it
cries out in pain. | | 1| |

O mind, serve t he True Guru, and obt ain peace.

I f you serve t he True Guru, you shall find peace; ot herwise, you shall depart , aft er
wast ing away your life in vain. | | Pause| |

Led around by t he t hree qualit ies, he does many deeds, but he does not come t o t ast e
and savor t he subt le essence of t he Lord.

He says his evening prayers, and makes offerings of wat er, and recit es his morning
prayers, but wit hout t rue underst anding, he st ill suffers in pain. | | 2| |

One who serves t he True Guru is very fort unat e; as t he Lord so wills, he meet s wit h
t he Guru.

Drinking in t he sublime essence of t he Lord, His humble servant s remain ever
sat isfied; t hey eradicat e self-conceit from wit hin t hemselves. | | 3| |

This world is blind, and all act blindly; wit hout t he Guru, no one finds t he Pat h.

O Nanak, meet ing wit h t he True Guru, one sees wit h his eyes, and finds t he True Lord
wit hin t he home of his own being. | | 4| | 10| |


Wit hout serving t he True Guru, he suffers in t errible pain, and t hroughout t he four
ages, he wanders aimlessly.

I am poor and meek, and t hroughout t he ages, You are t he Great Giver - please, grant
me t he underst anding of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

O Dear Beloved Lord, please show mercy t o me.

Unit e me in t he Union of t he True Guru, t he Great Giver, and give me t he support of
t he Lord's Name. | | Pause| |

Conquering my desires and dualit y, I have merged in celest ial peace, and I have found
t he Naam, t he Name of t he I nfinit e Lord.

I have t ast ed t he sublime essence of t he Lord, and my soul has become immaculat ely
pure; t he Lord is t he Dest royer of sins. | | 2| |
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Dying in t he Word of t he Shabad, you shall live forever, and you shall never die again.

The Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam is ever-sweet t o t he mind; but how few are t hose
who obt ain t he Shabad. | | 3| |

The Great Giver keeps His Gift s in His Hand; He gives t hem t o t hose wit h whom He is
pleased.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, t hey find peace, and in t he Court of t he Lord, t hey
are exalt ed. | | 4| | 11| |


Serving t he True Guru, t he divine melody wells up wit hin, and one is blessed wit h
wisdom and salvat ion.

The True Name of t he Lord comes t o abide in t he mind, and t hrough t he Name, one
merges in t he Name. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he whole world is insane.

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not realize t he Word of t he Shabad; t hey are
deluded by false doubt s. | | Pause| |

The t hree-faced Maya had led t hem ast ray in doubt , and t hey are snared by t he noose
of egot ism.

Birt h and deat h hang over t heir heads, and being reborn from t he womb, t hey suffer
in pain. | | 2| |

The t hree qualit ies permeat e t he whole world; act ing in ego, it loses it s honor.

But one who becomes Gurmukh comes t o realize t he fourt h st at e of celest ial bliss; he
finds peace t hrough t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

The t hree qualit ies are all Yours, O Lord; You Yourself creat ed t hem. What ever You
do, comes t o pass.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Lord's Name, one is emancipat ed; t hrough t he Shabad, he is rid
of egot ism. | | 4| | 12| |

Sorat 'h, Fourt h Mehl, First House:


My Beloved Lord Himself pervades and permeat es all; He Himself is, all by Himself.

My Beloved Himself is t he t rader in t his world; He Himself is t he t rue banker.

My Beloved Himself is t he t rade and t he t rader; He Himself is t he t rue credit . | | 1| |

O mind, medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har, and praise His Name.

By Guru's Grace, t he Beloved, Ambrosial, unapproachable and unfat homable Lord is
obt ained. | | Pause| |

The Beloved Himself sees and hears everyt hing; He Himself speaks t hrough t he
mout hs of all beings.

The Beloved Himself leads us int o t he wilderness, and He Himself shows us t he Way.

The Beloved Himself is Himself all-in-all; He Himself is carefree. | | 2| |

The Beloved Himself, all by Himself, creat ed everyt hing; He Himself links all t o t heir
t asks.

The Beloved Himself creat es t he Creat ion, and He Himself dest roys it .

He Himself is t he wharf, and He Himself is t he ferryman, who ferries us across. | | 3| |

The Beloved Himself is t he ocean, and t he boat ; He Himself is t he Guru, t he boat man
who st eers it

. The Beloved Himself set s sail and crosses over; He, t he King, beholds His wondrous
play.

The Beloved Himself is t he Merciful Mast er; O servant Nanak, He forgives and blends
wit h Himself. | | 4| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, Fourt h Mehl:

He Himself is born of t he egg, from t he womb, from sweat and from t he eart h; He
Himself is t he cont inent s and all t he worlds.

He Himself is t he t hread, and He Himself is t he many beads; t hrough His Almight y
Power, He has st rung t he worlds.
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He holds t he t hread, and when He wit hdraws t he t hread, t he beads scat t er int o heaps.
| | 1| |

O my mind, t here is no ot her t han t he Lord for me.

The t reasure of t he Beloved Naam is wit hin t he True Guru; in His Mercy, he pours t he
Ambrosial Nect ar int o my mout h. | | Pause| |

The Beloved Himself is in all t he oceans and lands; what ever God does, comes t o
pass.

The Beloved brings nourishment t o all; t here is no ot her t han Him.

The Beloved Himself plays, and what ever He Himself does, comes t o pass. | | 2| |

The Beloved Himself, all by Himself, is immaculat e and pure; He Himself is immaculat e
and pure.

The Beloved Himself det ermines t he value of all; what ever He does comes t o pass.

The Beloved Himself is unseen - He cannot be seen; He Himself causes us t o see.
| | 3| |

The Beloved Himself is deep and profound and unfat homable; t here is no ot her as
great as He.

The Beloved Himself enj oys every heart ; He is cont ained wit hin every woman and
man.

O Nanak, t he Beloved is pervading everywhere, but He is hidden; t hrough t he Guru,
He is revealed. | | 4| | 2| |


He Himself, t he Beloved, is Himself all-in-all; He Himself est ablishes and
disest ablishes.

The Beloved Himself beholds, and rej oices; God Himself works wonders, and beholds
t hem.

The Beloved Himself is cont ained in all t he woods and meadows; as Gurmukh, He
reveals Himself. | | 1| |

Medit at e, O mind, on t he Lord, Har, Har; t hrough t he sublime essence of Lord's Name,
you shall be sat isfied.

The Ambrosial Nect ar of t he Naam, is t he sweet est j uice; t hrough t he Word of t he
Guru's Shabad, it s t ast e is revealed. | | Pause| |

The Beloved is Himself t he place of pilgrimage and t he raft ; God Himself ferries
Himself across.

The Beloved Himself cast s t he net over all t he world; t he Lord Himself is t he fish.

The Beloved Himself is infallible; He makes no mist akes. There is no ot her like Him t o
be seen. | | 2| |

The Beloved Himself is t he Yogi's horn, and t he sound current of t he Naad; He Himself
plays t he t une.

The Beloved Himself is t he Yogi, t he Primal Being; He Himself pract ices int ense
medit at ion.

He Himself is t he True Guru, and He Himself is t he disciple; God Himself impart s t he
Teachings. | | 3| |

The Beloved Himself inspires us t o chant His Name, and He Himself pract ices
medit at ion.

The Beloved Himself is t he Ambrosial Nect ar; He Himself is t he j uice of it .

The Beloved Himself praises Himself; servant Nanak is sat isfied, wit h t he sublime
essence of t he Lord. | | 4| | 3| |


God Himself is t he balance scale, He Himself is t he weigher, and He Himself weighs
wit h t he weight s.

He Himself is t he banker, He Himself is t he t rader, and He Himself makes t he t rades.

The Beloved Himself fashioned t he world, and He Himself count er-balances it wit h a
gram. | | 1| |

My mind medit at es on t he Lord, Har, Har, and finds peace.

The Name of t he Beloved Lord, Har, Har, is a t reasure; t he Perfect Guru has made it
seem sweet t o me. | | Pause| |

The Beloved Himself is t he eart h, and He Himself is t he wat er; He Himself act s, and
causes ot hers t o act .

The Beloved Himself issues His Commands, and keeps t he wat er and t he land bound
down.

The Beloved Himself inst ills t he Fear of God; He binds t he t iger and t he goat t oget her.
| | 2| |
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The Beloved Lord Himself is t he firewood, and He Himself keeps t he fire wit hin t he
wood.

The Beloved Lord Himself, all by Himself, permeat es t hem, and because of t he Fear of
God, t he fire cannot burn t he wood.

The Beloved Himself kills and revives; all draw t he breat h of life, given by Him. | | 3| |

The Beloved Himself is power and presence; He Himself engages us in our work.

As t he Beloved makes me walk, I walk, as it pleases my Lord God.

The Beloved Himself is t he musician, and t he musical inst rument ; servant Nanak
vibrat es His vibrat ion. | | 4| | 4| |


The Beloved Himself creat ed t he Universe; He made t he light of t he sun and t he
moon.

The Beloved Himself is t he power of t he powerless; He Himself is t he honor of t he
dishonored.

The Beloved Himself grant s His Grace and prot ect s us; He Himself is wise and all-
knowing. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, and receive His I nsignia.

Join t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and medit at e on t he Lord, Har, Har; you
shall not have t o come and go in reincarnat ion again. | | Pause| |

The Beloved Himself pervades His Glorious Praises, and He Himself approves t hem.

The Beloved Himself grant s His forgiveness, and He Himself best ows t he I nsignia of
Trut h.

The Beloved Himself obeys His Will, and He Himself issues His Command. | | 2| |

The Beloved Himself is t he t reasure of devot ion; He Himself gives His gift s.

The Beloved Himself commit s some t o His service, and He Himself blesses t hem wit h
honor.

The Beloved Himself is absorbed in Samaadhi; He Himself is t he t reasure of
excellence. | | 3| |

The Beloved Himself is t he great est ; He Himself is supreme.

The Beloved Himself appraises t he value; He Himself is t he scale, and t he weight s.

The Beloved Himself is unweighable - He weighs Himself; servant Nanak is forever a
sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| | 5| |


The Beloved Himself commit s some t o His service; He Himself blesses t hem wit h t he
j oy of devot ional worship.

The Beloved Himself causes us t o sing His Glorious Praises; He Himself is absorbed in
t he Word of His Shabad.

He Himself is t he pen, and He Himself is t he scribe; He Himself inscribes His
inscript ion. | | 1| |

O my mind, j oyfully chant t he Name of t he Lord.

Those very fort unat e ones are in ecst asy night and day; t hrough t he Perfect Guru,
t hey obt ain t he profit of t he Lord's Name. | | Pause| |

The Beloved Himself is t he milk-maid and Krishna; He Himself herds t he cows in t he
woods.

The Beloved Himself is t he blue-skinned, handsome one; He Himself plays on His
flut e.

The Beloved Himself t ook t he form of a child, and dest royed Kuwalia-peer, t he mad
elephant . | | 2| |

The Beloved Himself set s t he st age; He performs t he plays, and He Himself wat ches
t hem.

The Beloved Himself assumed t he form of t he child, and killed t he demons Chandoor,
Kansa and Kaysee.

The Beloved Himself, by Himself, is t he embodiment of power; He shat t ers t he power
of t he fools and idiot s. | | 3| |

The Beloved Himself creat ed t he whole world. I n His hands He holds t he power of t he
ages.

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The Beloved Himself put s t he chains around t heir necks; as God pulls t hem, must t hey
go.

Whoever harbors pride shall be dest royed, O Beloved; medit at ing on t he Lord, Nanak
is absorbed in devot ional worship. | | 4| | 6| |

Sorat 'h, Fourt h Mehl, Du-Tukas:

Separat ed from t he Lord for count less lifet imes, t he self-willed manmukh suffers in
pain, engaged in act s of egot ism.

Beholding t he Holy Saint , I found God; O Lord of t he Universe, I seek Your Sanct uary.
| | 1| |

The Love of God is very dear t o me.
!
When I j oined t he Sat Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy People, t he Lord, t he
embodiment of peace, came int o my heart . | | Pause| |

You dwell, hidden, wit hin my heart day and night , Lord; but t he poor fools do not
underst and Your Love.

Meet ing wit h t he Almight y True Guru, God was revealed t o me; I sing His Glorious
Praises, and reflect upon His Glories. | | 2| |

As Gurmukh, I have become enlight ened; peace has come, and evil-mindedness has
been dispelled from my mind.

Underst anding t he relat ionship of t he individual soul wit h God, I have found peace, in
Your Sat Sangat , Your True Congregat ion, O Lord. | | 3| |

Those who are blessed by Your Kind Mercy, meet t he Almight y Lord, and find t he
Guru.

Nanak has found t he immeasurable, celest ial peace; night and day, he remains awake
t o t he Lord, t he Mast er of t he Forest of t he Universe. | | 4| | 7| |


The inner dept hs of my mind are pierced by love for t he Lord; I cannot live wit hout
t he Lord.

Just as t he fish dies wit hout wat er, I die wit hout t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

O my God, please bless me wit h t he wat er of Your Name.
!
I beg for Your Name, deep wit hin myself, day and night ; t hrough t he Name, I find
peace. | | Pause| |

The song-bird cries out for lack of wat er - wit hout wat er, it s t hirst cannot be
quenched.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he wat er of celest ial bliss, and is rej uvenat ed, blossoming fort h
t hrough t he blessed Love of t he Lord. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs are hungry, wandering around in t he t en direct ions; wit hout
t he Name, t hey suffer in pain.

They are born, only t o die, and ent er int o reincarnat ion again; in t he Court of t he
Lord, t hey are punished. | | 3| |

But if t he Lord shows His Mercy, t hen one comes t o sing His Glorious Praises; deep
wit hin t he nucleus of his own self, he finds t he sublime essence of t he Lord's elixir.

The Lord has become Merciful t o meek Nanak, and t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad,
his desires are quenched. | | 4| | 8| |

Sorat 'h, Fourt h Mehl, Panch-Padas:

I f one eat s t he uneat able, t hen he becomes a Siddha, a being of perfect spirit ualit y;
t hrough t his perfect ion, he obt ains wisdom.

When t he arrow of t he Lord's Love pierces his body, t hen his doubt is eradicat ed. | | 1| |

O my Lord of t he Universe, please bless Your humble servant wit h glory.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ions, enlight en me wit h t he Lord's Name, t hat I may dwell
forever in Your Sanct uary. | | Pause| |

This whole world is engrossed in coming and going; O my foolish and ignorant mind,
be mindful of t he Lord.

O Dear Lord, please, t ake pit y upon me, and unit e me wit h t he Guru, t hat I may
merge in t he Lord's Name. | | 2| |

Only one who has it knows God; he alone has it , t o whom God has given it - so very
beaut iful, unapproachable and unfat homable. Through t he Perfect Guru, t he
unknowable is known. | | 3| |

Only one who t ast es it knows it , like t he mut e, who t ast es t he sweet candy, but
cannot speak of it .
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The j ewel is concealed, but it is not concealed, even t hough one may t ry t o conceal it .
| | 4| |

Everyt hing is Yours, O I nner-knower, Searcher of heart s; You are t he Lord God of all.

He alone receives t he gift , unt o whom You give it ; O servant Nanak, t here is no one
else. | | 5| | 9| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, First House, Ti-Tukas:


Who should I ask? Who should I worship? All were creat ed by Him.

Whoever appears t o be t he great est of t he great , shall ult imat ely be mixed wit h t he
dust .

The Fearless, Formless Lord, t he Dest royer of Fear best ows all comfort s, and t he nine
t reasures. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, Your gift s alone sat isfy me.

Why should I praise t he poor helpless man? Why should I feel subservient t o him?
| | Pause| |

All t hings come t o one who medit at es on t he Lord; t he Lord sat isfies his hunger.

The Lord, t he Giver of peace, best ows such wealt h, t hat it can never be exhaust ed.

I am in ecst asy, absorbed in celest ial peace; t he True Guru has unit ed me in His
Union. | | 2| |

O mind, chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; worship t he Naam, night and day,
and recit e t he Naam.

List en t o t he Teachings of t he Holy Saint s, and all fear of deat h will be dispelled.

Those blessed by God's Grace are at t ached t o t he Word of t he Guru's Bani. | | 3| |

Who can est imat e Your wort h, God? You are kind and compassionat e t o all beings.

Everyt hing which You do, prevails; I am j ust a poor child - what can I do?

Prot ect and preserve Your servant Nanak; be kind t o him, like a fat her t o his son.
| | 4| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, First House, Chau-Tukas:

Praise t he Guru, and t he Lord of t he Universe, O Siblings of Dest iny; enshrine Him in
your mind, body and heart .

Let t he True Lord and Mast er abide in your mind, O Siblings of Dest iny; t his is t he
most excellent way of life.

Those bodies, in which t he Name of t he Lord does not well up, O Siblings of Dest iny -
t hose bodies are reduced t o ashes.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O Siblings of Dest iny;
t hey t ake t he Support of t he One and Only Lord. | | 1| |

So worship and adore t hat True Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny; He alone does everyt hing.

The Perfect Guru has t aught me, O Siblings of Dest iny, t hat wit hout Him, t here is no
ot her at all. | | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t hey put refy and die, O Siblings of Dest iny;
t heir numbers cannot be count ed.

Wit hout Trut h, purit y cannot be achieved, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he Lord is t rue and
unfat homable.

Coming and going do not end, O Siblings of Dest iny; pride in worldly valuables is false.

The Gurmukh saves millions of people, O Siblings of Dest iny, blessing t hem wit h even
a part icle of t he Name. | | 2| |

I have searched t hrough t he Simrit ees and t he Shaast ras, O Siblings of Dest iny -
wit hout t he True Guru, doubt does not depart .

They are so t ired of performing t heir many deeds, O Siblings of Dest iny, but t hey fall
int o bondage again and again.

I have searched in t he four direct ions, O Siblings of Dest iny, but wit hout t he True
Guru, t here is no place at all.
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By great good fort une, I found t he Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny, and I medit at e on t he

The Trut h is forever pure, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hose who are t rue are pure.

When t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, O Siblings of Dest iny, t hen one obt ains
Him.

Among millions, O Siblings of Dest iny, hardly one humble servant of t he Lord is found.

Nanak is imbued wit h t he True Name, O Siblings of Dest iny; hearing it , t he mind and
body become immaculat ely pure. | | 4| | 2| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Du-Tukas:

As long as t his person believes in love and hat e, it is difficult for him t o meet t he Lord.

As long as he discriminat es bet ween himself and ot hers, he will dist ance himself from
t he Lord. | | 1| |

O Lord, grant me such underst anding,

t hat I might serve t he Holy Saint s, and seek t he prot ect ion of t heir feet , and not forget
t hem, for a moment , even an inst ant . | | Pause| |

O foolish, t hought less and fickle mind, such underst anding did not come int o your
heart .

Renouncing t he Lord of Life, you have become engrossed in ot her t hings, and you are
involved wit h your enemies. | | 2| |

Sorrow does not afflict one who does not harbor self-conceit ; in t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy, I have at t ained t his underst anding.

Know t hat t he babbling of t he fait hless cynic is like wind passing by. | | 3| |

This mind is inundat ed by millions of sins - what can I say?

Nanak, Your humble servant has come t o Your Sanct uary, God; please, erase all his
account s. | | 4| | 3| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl:

Children, spouses, men and women in one's household, are all bound by Maya.

At t he very last moment , none of t hem shall st and by you; t heir love is t ot ally false.
| | 1| |

O man, why do you pamper your body so?

I t shall disperse like a cloud of smoke; vibrat e upon t he One, t he Beloved Lord.
| | Pause| |

There are t hree ways in which t he body can be consumed - it can be t hrown int o
wat er, given t o t he dogs, or cremat ed t o ashes.

He considers himself t o be immort al; he sit s in his home, and forget s t he Lord, t he
Cause of causes. | | 2| |

I n various ways, t he Lord has fashioned t he beads, and st rung t hem on a slender
t hread.

The t hread shall break, O wret ched man, and t hen, you shall repent and regret . | | 3| |

He creat ed you, and aft er creat ing you, He adorned you - medit at e on Him day and
night .

God has showered His Mercy upon servant Nanak; I hold t ight t o t he Support of t he
True Guru. | | 4| | 4| |


I met t he True Guru, by great good fort une, and my mind has been enlight ened.

No one else can equal me, because I have t he loving support of my Lord and Mast er.
| | 1| |


I am at peace in t his world, and I shall be in celest ial peace in t he next ; my home is
filled wit h bliss. | | Pause| |

He is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, t he Creat or, my Lord and Mast er.

I have become fearless, at t ached t o t he Guru's feet ; I t ake t he Support of t he Name
of t he One Lord. | | 2| |

Fruit ful is t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; t he Form of God is deat hless; He is and
shall always be.

He hugs His humble servant s close, and prot ect s and preserves t hem; t heir love for
Him is sweet t o Him. | | 3| |

Great is His glorious great ness, and wondrous is His magnificence; t hrough Him, all
affairs are resolved.
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Nanak has met wit h t he Perfect Guru; all his sorrows have been dispelled. | | 4| | 5| |


To t he happy person, everyone seems happy; t o t he sick person, everyone seems
sick.

The Lord and Mast er act s, and causes us t o act ; union is in His Hands. | | 1| |

O my mind, no one appears t o be mist aken, t o one who has dispelled his own doubt s;
he realizes t hat everyone is God. | | Pause| |

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One whose mind is comfort ed in t he Societ y of t he Saint s, believes t hat all are j oyful.

One whose mind is afflict ed by t he disease of egot ism, cries out in birt h and deat h.
| | 2| |

Everyt hing is clear t o one whose eyes are blessed wit h t he oint ment of spirit ual
wisdom.

I n t he darkness of spirit ual ignorance, he sees not hing at all; he wanders around in
reincarnat ion, over and over again. | | 3| |

Hear my prayer, O Lord and Mast er; Nanak begs for t his happiness:

whereever Your Holy Saint s sing t he Kirt an of Your Praises, let my mind be at t ached
t o t hat place. | | 4| | 6| |


My body belongs t o t he Saint s, my wealt h belongs t o t he Saint s, and my mind belongs
t o t he Saint s.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I medit at e on t he Lord's Name, and t hen, all comfort s
come t o me. | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Saint s, t here are no ot her givers.

Whoever t akes t o t he Sanct uary of t he Holy Saint s, is carried across. | | Pause| |

Millions of sins are erased by serving t he humble Saint s, and singing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord wit h love.

One finds peace in t his world, and one's face is radiant in t he next world, by
associat ing wit h t he humble Saint s, t hrough great good fort une. | | 2| |

I have only one t ongue, and t he Lord's humble servant is filled wit h count less virt ues;
how can I sing his praises?

The inaccessible, unapproachable and et ernally unchanging Lord is obt ained in t he
Sanct uary of t he Saint s. | | 3| |

I am wort hless, lowly, wit hout friends or support , and full of sins; I long for t he
Shelt er of t he Saint s.

I am drowning in t he deep, dark pit of household at t achment s - please save me, Lord!
| | 4| | 7| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, First House:

O Creat or Lord, You fulfill t he desires of t hose, wit hin whose heart You abide.

Your slaves do not forget You; t he dust of Your feet is pleasing t o t heir minds. | | 1| |

Your Unspoken Speech cannot be spoken.

O t reasure of excellence, Giver of peace, Lord and Mast er, Your great ness is t he
highest of all. | | Pause| |

The mort al does t hose deeds, and t hose alone, which You ordained by dest iny.

Your servant , whom You bless wit h Your service, is sat isfied and fulfilled, beholding
t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. | | 2| |

You are cont ained in all, but he alone realizes t his, whom You bless wit h
underst anding.

By Guru's Grace, his spirit ual ignorance is dispelled, and he is respect ed everywhere.
| | 3| |

He alone is spirit ually enlight ened, he alone is a medit at or, and he alone is a man of
good nat ure.

Says Nanak, one unt o whom t he Lord becomes Merciful, does not forget t he Lord from
his mind. | | 4| | 8| |


The whole creat ion is engrossed in emot ional at t achment ; somet imes, one is high, and
at ot her t imes, low.

No one can be purified by any rit uals or devices; t hey cannot reach t heir goal. | | 1| |
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O my mind, emancipat ion is at t ained in t he Sanct uary of t he Holy Saint s.

Wit hout t he Perfect Guru, birt hs and deat hs do not cease, and one comes and goes,
over and over again. | | Pause| |

The whole world is ent angled in what is called t he delusion of doubt .

The perfect devot ee of t he Primal Lord God remains det ached from everyt hing. | | 2| |

Don't indulge in slander for any reason, for everyt hing is t he creat ion of t he Lord and
Mast er.

One who is blessed wit h t he Mercy of my God, dwells on t he Name in t he Saadh

The Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, t he True Guru, saves all.

Says Nanak, wit hout t he Guru, no one crosses over; t his is t he perfect essence of all
cont emplat ion. | | 4| | 9| |


I have searched and searched and searched, and found t hat t he Lord's Name is t he
most sublime realit y.

Cont emplat ing it for even an inst ant , sins are erased; t he Gurmukh is carried across
and saved. | | 1| |

Drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name, O man of spirit ual wisdom.

List ening t o t he Ambrosial Words of t he Holy Saint s, t he mind finds absolut e fulfillment
and sat isfact ion. | | Pause| |

Liberat ion, pleasures, and t he t rue way of life are obt ained from t he Lord, t he Giver of
all peace.

The Perfect Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, blesses His slave wit h t he gift of devot ional
worship. | | 2| |

Hear wit h your ears, and sing wit h your t ongue, and medit at e wit hin your heart on
Him.

The Lord and Mast er is all-powerful, t he Cause of causes; wit hout Him, t here is
not hing at all. | | 3| |

By great good fort une, I have obt ained t he j ewel of human life; have mercy on me, O
Merciful Lord.

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I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of
t he Lord, and cont emplat es Him forever in medit at ion. | | 4| | 10| |


Aft er t aking your cleansing bat h, remember your God in medit at ion, and your mind
and body shall be free of disease.

Millions of obst acles are removed, in t he Sanct uary of God, and good fort une dawns.
| | 1| |

The Word of God's Bani, and His Shabad, are t he best ut t erances.

So const ant ly sing t hem, list en t o t hem, and read t hem, O Siblings of Dest iny, and t he
Perfect Guru shall save you. | | Pause| |

The glorious great ness of t he True Lord is immeasurable; t he Merciful Lord is t he
Lover of His devot ees.

He has preserved t he honor of His Saint s; from t he very beginning of t ime, His Nat ure
is t o cherish t hem. | | 2| |

So eat t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord as your food; put it int o your mout h at all
t imes.

The pains of old age and deat h shall all depart , when you const ant ly sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 3| |

My Lord and Mast er has heard my prayer, and all my affairs have been resolved.

The glorious great ness of Guru Nanak is manifest , t hroughout all t he ages. | | 4| | 11| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Second House, Chau-Padas:


The One God is our fat her; we are t he children of t he One God. You are our Guru.

List en, friends: my soul is a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o You; O Lord, reveal t o me t he
Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. | | 1| |
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List en, friends: I am a sacrifice t o t he dust of Your feet .

This mind is yours, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | Pause| |

I wash your feet , I massage and clean t hem; I give t his mind t o you.

List en, friends: I have come t o Your Sanct uary; t each me, t hat I might unit e wit h God.
| | 2| |

Do not be proud; seek His Sanct uary, and accept as good all t hat He does.

List en, friends: dedicat e your soul, body and your whole being t o Him; t hus you shall
receive t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan. | | 3| |

He has shown mercy t o me, by t he Grace of t he Saint s; t he Lord's Name is sweet t o
me.

The Guru has shown mercy t o servant Nanak; I see t he cast eless, immaculat e Lord
everywhere. | | 4| | 1| | 12| |


God is t he Lord and Mast er of millions of universes; He is t he Giver of all beings.

He ever cherishes and cares for all beings, but t he fool does not appreciat e any of His
virt ues. | | 1| |

I do not know how t o worship t he Lord in adorat ion.

I can only repeat , "Lord, Lord, Guru, Guru."

O Dear Lord, I go by t he name of t he Lord's slave. | | Pause| |

The Compassionat e Lord is Merciful t o t he meek, t he ocean of peace; He fills all
heart s.

He sees, hears, and is always wit h me; but I am a fool, and I t hink t hat He is far
away. | | 2| |

The Lord is limit less, but I can only describe Him wit hin my limit at ions; what do I
know, about what He is like?

I offer my prayer t o my True Guru; I am so foolish - please, t each me! | | 3| |

I am j ust a fool, but millions of sinners j ust like me have been saved.

Those who have heard, and seen Guru Nanak, do not descend int o t he womb of
reincarnat ion again. | | 4| | 2| | 13| |


Those t hings, which caused me such anxiet y, have all vanished.

Now, I sleep in peace and t ranquilit y, and my mind is in a st at e of deep and profound
peace; t he invert ed lot us of my heart has blossomed fort h. | | 1| |

Behold, a wondrous miracle has happened!

That Lord and Mast er, whose wisdom is said t o be unfat homable, has been enshrined
wit hin my heart , by t he Guru. | | Pause| |

The demons which t orment ed me so much, have t hemselves become t errified.

They pray: please, save us from your Lord Mast er; we seek your prot ect ion. | | 2| |

When t he t reasure of t he Lord of t he Universe is opened, t hose who are pre-dest ined,
receive it .

The Guru has given me t he one j ewel, and my mind and body have become peaceful
and t ranquil. | | 3| |

The Guru has blessed me wit h t he one drop of Ambrosial Nect ar, and so I have
become st able, unmoving and immort al - I shall not die.

The Lord blessed Guru Nanak wit h t he t reasure of devot ional worship, and did not call
him t o account again. | | 4| | 3| | 14| |


Those whose minds are at t ached t o t he lot us feet of t he Lord - t hose humble beings
are sat isfied and fulfilled.

But t hose, wit hin whose heart s t he priceless virt ue does not abide - t hose men remain
t hirst y and unsat isfied. | | 1| |

Worshipping t he Lord in adorat ion, one becomes happy, and free of disease.

But one who forget s my Dear Lord - know him t o be afflict ed wit h t ens of t housands
of illnesses. | | Pause| |

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Those who hold t ight ly t o Your Support , God, are happy in Your Sanct uary.

But t hose humble beings who forget t he Primal Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, are
count ed among t he most miserable beings. | | 2| |

One who has fait h in t he Guru, and who is lovingly at t ached t o God, enj oys t he
delight s of supreme ecst asy.

One who forget s God and forsakes t he Guru, falls int o t he most horrible hell. | | 3| |

As t he Lord engages someone, so he is engaged, and so does he perform.

Nanak has t aken t o t he Shelt er of t he Saint s; his heart is absorbed in t he Lord's feet .
| | 4| | 4| | 15| |


As t he king is ent angled in kingly affairs, and t he egot ist in his own egot ism,

and t he greedy man is ent iced by greed, so is t he spirit ually enlight ened being
absorbed in t he Love of t he Lord. | | 1| |

This is what befit s t he Lord's servant .

Beholding t he Lord near at hand, he serves t he True Guru, and he is sat isfied t hrough
t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. | | Pause| |

The addict is addict ed t o his drug, and t he landlord is in love wit h his land.

As t he baby is at t ached t o his milk, so t he Saint is in love wit h God. | | 2| |

The scholar is absorbed in scholarship, and t he eyes are happy t o see.

As t he t ongue savors t he t ast es, so does t he humble servant of t he Lord sing t he

As is t he hunger, so is t he fulfiller; He is t he Lord and Mast er of all heart s.

Nanak t hirst s for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan; he has met God, t he I nner-
knower, t he Searcher of heart s. | | 4| | 5| | 16| |


We are filt hy, and You are immaculat e, O Creat or Lord; we are wort hless, and You are
t he Great Giver.

We are fools, and You are wise and all-knowing. You are t he knower of all t hings.
| | 1| |

O Lord, t his is what we are, and t his is what You are.

We are sinners, and You are t he Dest royer of sins. Your abode is so beaut iful, O Lord
and Mast er. | | Pause| |

You fashion all, and having fashioned t hem, You bless t hem. You best ow upon t hem
soul, body and t he breat h of life.

We are wort hless - we have no virt ue at all; please, bless us wit h Your gift , O Merciful
Lordand Mast er. | | 2| |

You do good for us, but we do not see it as good; You are kind and compassionat e,
forever and ever.

You are t he Giver of peace, t he Primal Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny; please, save us,
Your children! | | 3| |

You are t he t reasure, et ernal Lord King; all beings and creat ures beg of You.

Says Nanak, such is our condit ion; please, Lord, keep us on t he Pat h of t he Saint s.
| | 4| | 6| | 17| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Second House:

I n our mot her's womb, You blessed us wit h Your medit at ive remembrance, and You
preserved us t here.

Through t he count less waves of t he ocean of fire, please, carry us across and save us,
O Savior Lord! | | 1| |

O Lord, You are t he Mast er above my head.

Here and hereaft er, You alone are my Support . | | Pause| |

He looks upon t he creat ion like a mount ain of gold, and sees t he Creat or as a blade of
grass.

You are t he Great Giver, and we are all mere beggars; O God, You give gift s according
t o Your Will. | | 2| |

I n an inst ant , You are one t hing, and in anot her inst ant , You are anot her. Wondrous
are Your ways!

You are beaut iful, myst erious, profound, unfat homable, loft y, inaccessible and infinit e.
| | 3| |
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When You brought me t o t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t hen I heard
t he Bani of Your Word.

Nanak is in ecst asy, beholding t he Glory of t he Primal Lord of Nirvaanaa. | | 4| | 7| | 18| |


I am t he dust of t he feet of t he Beloved Saint s; I seek t he Prot ect ion of t heir
Sanct uary.

The Saint s are my all-powerful Support ; t he Saint s are my ornament and decorat ion.
| | 1| |

I am hand and glove wit h t he Saint s.

I have realized my pre-ordained dest iny.

This mind is yours, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | Pause| |

My dealings are wit h t he Saint s, and my business is wit h t he Saint s.

I have earned t he profit wit h t he Saint s, and t he t reasure filled t o over-flowing wit h
devot ion t o t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Saint s ent rust ed t o me t he capit al, and my mind's delusion was dispelled.

What can t he Right eous Judge of Dharma do now? All my account s have been t orn
up. | | 3| |

I have found t he great est bliss, and I am at peace, by t he Grace of t he Saint s.

Says Nanak, my mind is reconciled wit h t he Lord; it is imbued wit h t he wondrous Love
of t he Lord. | | 4| | 8| | 19| |


All t he t hings t hat you see, O man, you shall have t o leave behind.

Let your dealings be wit h t he Lord's Name, and you shall at t ain t he st at e of Nirvaanaa.
| | 1| |

O my Beloved, You are t he Giver of peace.

The Perfect Guru has given me t hese Teachings, and I am at t uned t o You. | | Pause| |

I n sexual desire, anger, greed, emot ional at t achment and self-conceit , peace is not t o
be found.

So be t he dust of t he feet of all, O my mind, and t hen you shall find bliss, j oy and
peace. | | 2| |

He knows t he condit ion of your inner self, and He will not let your work go in vain -
serve Him, O mind.

Worship Him, and dedicat e t his mind unt o Him, t he I mage of t he Undying Lord, t he
Divine Guru. | | 3| |

He is t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Compassionat e Lord, t he Supreme Lord God, t he
Formless Lord.

The Naam is my merchandise, t he Naam is my nourishment ; t he Naam, O Nanak, is
t he Support of my breat h of life. | | 4| | 9| | 20| |


He infuses t he breat h int o t he dead bodies, and he reunit ed t he separat ed ones.

Even beast s, demons and fools become at t ent ive list eners, when He sings t he Praises
of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

Behold t he glorious great ness of t he Perfect Guru.

His wort h cannot be described. | | Pause| |

He has demolished t he abode of sorrow and disease, and brought bliss, j oy and
happiness.
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He effort lessly awards t he fruit s of t he mind's desire, and all works are brought t o
perfect ion. | | 2| |

He finds peace in t his world, and his face is radiant in t he world hereaft er; his comings
and goings are finished.

He becomes fearless, and his heart is filled wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; his
mind is pleasing t o t he True Guru. | | 3| |

St anding up and sit t ing down, he sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; his pain,
sorrow and doubt are dispelled.

Says Nanak, his karma is perfect ; his mind is at t ached t o t he Guru's feet . | | 4| | 10| | 21| |


Forsaking t he j ewel, he is at t ached t o t he shell; not hing will come of it .
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O my mind, medit at e forever on t he Perfect , Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent
Lord. | | 1| |

Medit at e in remembrance on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, O mort al.

Your frail body shall perish, you ignorant fool. | | Pause| |

I llusions and dream-obj ect s possess not hing of great ness.

Wit hout medit at ing on t he Lord, not hing succeeds, and not hing will go along wit h you.
| | 2| |

Act ing in egot ism and pride, his life passes away, and he does not hing for his soul.

Wandering and wandering all around, he is never sat isfied; he does not remember t he

I nt oxicat ed wit h t he t ast e of corrupt ion, cruel pleasures and count less sins, he is
consigned t o t he cycle of reincarnat ion.

Nanak offers his prayer t o God, t o eradicat e his demerit s. | | 4| | 11| | 22| |


Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Perfect , I mperishable Lord, and t he poison of sexual
desire and anger shall be burnt away.

You shall cross over t he awesome, arduous ocean of fire, in t he Saadh Sangat , t he
Company of t he Holy. | | 1| |

The Perfect Guru has dispelled t he darkness of doubt .

Remember God wit h love and devot ion; He is near at hand. | | Pause| |

Drink in t he sublime essence, t he t reasure of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, and
your mind and body shall remain sat isfied.

The Transcendent Lord is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading everywhere; where would
He come from, and where would He go? | | 2| |
`
One whose mind is filled wit h t he Lord, is a person of medit at ion, penance, self-
rest raint and spirit ual wisdom, and a knower of realit y.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he j ewel of t he Naam; his effort s come t o perfect fruit ion. | | 3| |

All his st ruggles, sufferings and pains are dispelled, and t he noose of deat h is cut
away from him.

Says Nanak, God has ext ended His Mercy, and so his mind and body blossom fort h.
| | 4| | 12| | 23| |


God is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes, t he Great Giver; God is t he Supreme Lord and
Mast er.

The Merciful Lord creat ed all beings; God is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.
| | 1| |

My Guru is Himself my friend and support .

I am in celest ial peace, bliss, j oy, pleasure and wondrous glory. | | Pause| |

Seeking t he Sanct uary of t he Guru, my fears have been dispelled, and I am accept ed
in t he Court of t he True Lord.

Singing His Glorious Praises, and worshipping in adorat ion t he Name of t he Lord, I
have reached my dest inat ion. | | 2| |

Everyone applauds and congrat ulat es me; t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy, is dear t o me.

I am forever a sacrifice t o my God, who has t ot ally prot ect ed and preserved my honor.
| | 3| |

They are saved, who receive t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan; t hey list en t o t he
spirit ual dialogue of t he Naam.

Nanak's God has become Merciful t o him; he has arrived home in ecst asy.
| | 4| | 13| | 24| |


I n God's Sanct uary, all fears depart , suffering disappears, and peace is obt ained.

When t he Supreme Lord God and Mast er becomes merciful, we medit at e on t he
Perfect True Guru. | | 1| |

O Dear God, You are my Lord Mast er and Great Giver.

By Your Mercy, O God, Merciful t o t he meek, imbue me wit h Your Love, t hat I might
sing Your Glorious Praises. | | Pause| |

The True Guru has implant ed t he t reasure of t he Naam wit hin me, and all my
anxiet ies have been dispelled.

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By His Mercy, He has made me His own, and t he imperishable Lord has come t o dwell
wit hin my mind. | | 2| |

No misfort une afflict s one who is prot ect ed by t he True Guru.

The Lot us Feet of God come t o abide wit hin his heart , and he savors t he sublime
essence of t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 3| |

So, as a servant , serve your God, who fulfills your mind's desires.

Slave Nanak is a sacrifice t o t he Perfect Lord, who has prot ect ed and preserved his
honor. | | 4| | 14| | 25| |


I nfat uat ed wit h t he darkness of emot ional at t achment t o Maya, he does not know t he
Lord, t he Great Giver.

The Lord creat ed his body and fashioned his soul, but he claims t hat his power is his
own. | | 1| |

O foolish mind, God, your Lord and Mast er is wat ching over you.

What ever you do, He knows; not hing can remain concealed from Him. | | Pause| |

You are int oxicat ed wit h t he t ast es of t he t ongue, wit h greed and pride; count less sins
spring from t hese.

You wandered in pain t hrough count less incarnat ions, weighed down by t he chains of
egot ism. | | 2| |

Behind closed doors, hidden by many screens, t he man t akes his pleasure wit h
anot her man's wife.

When Chit r and Gupt , t he celest ial account ant s of t he conscious and subconscious, call
for your account , who will screen you t hen? | | 3| |

O Perfect Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, Dest royer of pain, wit hout You, I have no shelt er
at all.

Please, lift me up out of t he world-ocean; O God, I have come t o Your Sanct uary.
| | 4| | 15| | 26| |


The Supreme Lord God has become my helper and friend; His sermon and t he Kirt an
of His Praises have brought me peace.

Chant t he Word of t he Perfect Guru's Bani, and be ever in bliss, O mort al. | | 1| |

Remember t he True Lord in medit at ion, O Siblings of Dest iny.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, et ernal peace is obt ained, and t he
Lord is never forgot t en. | | Pause| |

Your Name, O Transcendent Lord, is Ambrosial Nect ar; whoever medit at es on it , lives.

One who is blessed wit h God's Grace - t hat humble servant becomes immaculat e and
pure. | | 2| |

Obst acles are removed, and all pains are eliminat ed; my mind is at t ached t o t he
Guru's feet .

Singing t he Glorious Praises of t he immovable and imperishable Lord, one remains
awake t o t he Lord's Love, day and night . | | 3| |

He obt ains t he fruit s of his mind's desires, list ening t o t he comfort ing sermon of t he
Lord.

I n t he beginning, in t he middle, and in t he end, God is Nanak's best friend.
| | 4| | 16| | 27| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Panch-Padas:

May my emot ional at t achment , my sense of mine and yours, and my self-conceit be
dispelled. | | 1| |

O Saint s, show me such a way,

by which my egot ism and pride might be eliminat ed. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
I see t he Supreme Lord God in all beings, and I am t he dust of all. | | 2| |

I see God always wit h me, and t he wall of doubt has been shat t ered. | | 3| |

The medicine of t he Naam, and t he I mmaculat e Wat er of Ambrosial Nect ar, are
obt ained t hrough t he Guru's Gat e. | | 4| |

Says Nanak, one who has such pre-ordained dest iny inscribed upon his forehead,
meet s wit h t he Guru, and his diseases are cured. | | 5| | 17| | 28| |
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Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Second House, Du-Padas:


Fire is cont ained in all firewood, and but t er is cont ained in all milk.

God's Light is cont ained in t he high and t he low; t he Lord is in t he heart s of all beings.
| | 1| |

O Saint s, He is pervading and permeat ing each and every heart .

The Perfect Lord is complet ely permeat ing everyone, everywhere; He is diffused in t he
wat er and t he land. | | 1| | Pause| |

Nanak sings t he Praises of t he Lord, t he t reasure of excellence; t he True Guru has
dispelled his doubt .

The Lord is pervading everywhere, permeat ing all, and yet , He is unat t ached from all.
| | 2| | 1| | 29| |


Medit at ing on Him, one is in ecst asy; t he pains of birt h and deat h and fear are
removed.

The four cardinal blessings, and t he nine t reasures are received; you shall never feel
hunger or t hirst again. | | 1| |

Chant ing His Name, you shall be at peace.

Wit h each and every breat h, medit at e on t he Lord and Mast er, O my soul, wit h mind,
body and mout h. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
You shall find peace, and your mind shall be soot hed and cooled; t he fire of desire
shall not burn wit hin you.

The Guru has revealed God t o Nanak, in t he t hree worlds, in t he wat er, t he eart h and
t he woods. | | 2| | 2| | 30| |


Sexual desire, anger, greed, falsehood and slander - please, save me from t hese, O
Lord.

Please eradicat e t hese from wit hin me, and call me t o come close t o You. | | 1| |

You alone t each me Your Ways.

Wit h t he Lord's humble servant s, I sing His Praises. | | 1| | Pause| |

May I never forget t he Lord wit hin my heart ; please, inst ill such underst anding wit hin
my mind.

By great good fort une, servant Nanak has met wit h t he Perfect Guru, and now, he will
not go anywhere else. | | 2| | 3| | 31| |


Medit at ing in remembrance on Him, all t hings are obt ained, and one's effort s shall not
be in vain.

Forsaking God, why do you at t ach yourself t o anot her? He is cont ained in everyt hing.
| | 1| |

O Saint s, medit at e in remembrance on t he World-Lord, Har, Har.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name
of t he Lord; your effort s shall be rewarded. | | 1| | Pause| |

He ever preserves and cherishes His servant ; wit h Love, He hugs him close.

Says Nanak, forget t ing You, O God, how can t he world find life? | | 2| | 4| | 32| |


He is imperishable, t he Giver of all beings; medit at ing on Him, all filt h is removed.

He is t he t reasure of excellence, t he obj ect of His devot ees, but rare are t hose who
find Him. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e on t he Guru, and God, t he Cherisher of t he world.

Seeking His Sanct uary, one finds peace, and he shall not suffer in pain again.
| | 1| | Pause| |

By great good fort une, one obt ains t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.
Meet ing t hem, evil-mindedness is eliminat ed.
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Slave Nanak yearns for t he dust of t he feet of t hose, who have woven t he Lord's
Name int o t heir heart s. | | 2| | 5| | 33| |


He dispels t he pains of count less incarnat ions, and lends support t o t he dry and
shrivelled mind.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, one is enrapt ured, cont emplat ing t he

My physician is t he Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe.

He places t he medicine of t he Naam int o my mout h, and cut s away t he noose of
Deat h. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is t he all-powerful, Perfect Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny; He Himself is t he Doer of
deeds.

The Lord Himself saves His slave; Nanak t akes t he Support of t he Naam. | | 2| | 6| | 34| |


Only You know t he st at e of my innermost self; You alone can j udge me.

Please forgive me, O Lord God Mast er; I have commit t ed t housands of sins and
mist akes. | | 1| |

O my Dear Lord God Mast er, You are always near me.

O Lord, please bless Your disciple wit h t he shelt er of Your feet . | | 1| | Pause| |

I nfinit e and endless is my Lord and Mast er; He is loft y, virt uous and profoundly deep.

Cut t ing away t he noose of deat h, t he Lord has made Nanak His slave, and now, what
does he owe t o anyone else? | | 2| | 7| | 35| |


The Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe, became merciful t o me, and I obt ained all of my
mind's desires.

I have become st able and st eady, t ouching t he Lord's Feet , and singing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| |

I t is a good t ime, a perfect ly auspicious t ime.
!
I am in celest ial peace, t ranquilit y and ecst asy, chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord; t he unst ruck melody of t he sound current vibrat es and resounds. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing wit h my Beloved Lord and Mast er, my home has become a mansion filled wit h
happiness.

Servant Nanak has at t ained t he t reasure of t he Lord's Name; all his desires have been
fulfilled. | | 2| | 8| | 36| |


The Guru's feet abide wit hin my heart ; God has blessed me wit h good fort une.

The Perfect Transcendent Lord became merciful t o me, and I found t he t reasure of
t he Naam wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

My Guru is my Saving Grace, my only best friend.

Over and over again, He blesses me wit h double, even four-fold, great ness.
| | 1| | Pause| |

God saves all beings and creat ures, giving t hem t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

Wondrous is t he glorious great ness of t he Perfect Guru; Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o
Him. | | 2| | 9| | 37| |


I gat her in and collect t he immaculat e wealt h of t he Naam; t his commodit y is
inaccessible and incomparable.

Revel in it , delight in it , be happy and enj oy peace, and live long, O Sikhs and
bret hren. | | 1| |

I have t he support of t he Lot us Feet of t he Lord.

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I have found t he boat of Trut h; embarking on it , I sail
across t he ocean of poison. | | 1| | Pause| |

The perfect , imperishable Lord has become merciful; He Himself has t aken care of me.

Beholding, beholding His Vision, Nanak has blossomed fort h in ecst asy. O Nanak, He is
beyond est imat ion. | | 2| | 10| | 38| |


The Perfect Guru has revealed His power, and compassion has welled up in every
heart .

Blending me wit h Himself, He has blessed me wit h glorious great ness, and I have
found pleasure and happiness. | | 1| |

The Perfect True Guru is always wit h me.
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Medit at ing on t he Supreme Lord God, I am forever in ecst asy. | | Pause| |

I nwardly and out wardly, in all places and int erspaces, wherever I look, He is t here.

Nanak has found t he Guru, by great good fort une; no one else is as great as He.
| | 2| | 11| | 39| |


I have been blessed wit h peace, pleasure, bliss, and t he celest ial sound current ,
gazing upon t he feet of God.

The Savior has saved His child, and t he True Guru has cured his fever. | | 1| |

I have been saved, in t he True Guru's Sanct uary;

service t o Him does not go in vain. | | 1| | Pause| |

There is peace wit hin t he home of one's heart , and t here is peace out side as well,
when God becomes kind and compassionat e.

O Nanak, no obst acles block my way; my God has become gracious and merciful t o
me. | | 2| | 12| | 40| |


I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, my mind became excit ed, and I sang
t he Praises of t he j ewel of t he Naam.

My anxiet y was dispelled, medit at ing in remembrance on t he I nfinit e Lord; I have
crossed over t he world ocean, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 1| |

I enshrine t he Lord's Feet wit hin my heart .

I have found peace, and t he celest ial sound current resounds wit hin me; count less
diseases have been eradicat ed. | | Pause| |

Which of Your Glorious Virt ues can I speak and describe? Your wort h cannot be
est imat ed.

O Nanak, t he Lord's devot ees become imperishable and immort al; t heir God becomes
t heir friend and support . | | 2| | 13| | 41| |


My sufferings have come t o an end, and all diseases have been eradicat ed.

God has showered me wit h His Grace. Twent y-four hours a day, I worship and adore
my Lord and Mast er; my effort s have come t o fruit ion. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, You are my peace, wealt h and capit al.

Please, save me, O my Beloved! I offer t his prayer t o my God. | | Pause| |

What ever I ask for, I receive; I have t ot al fait h in my Mast er.

Says Nanak, I have met wit h t he Perfect Guru, and all my fears have been dispelled.
| | 2| | 14| | 42| |


Medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on my Guru, t he True Guru, all pains have
been eradicat ed.

The fever and t he disease are gone, t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Teachings, and I
have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires. | | 1| |

My Perfect Guru is t he Giver of peace.

He is t he Doer, t he Cause of causes, t he Almight y Lord and Mast er, t he Perfect Primal
Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny. | | Pause| |

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord in bliss, j oy and ecst asy; Guru Nanak has become
kind and compassionat e.

Shout s of cheers and congrat ulat ions ring out all over t he world; t he Supreme Lord
God has become my Savior and Prot ect or. | | 2| | 15| | 43| |


He did not t ake my account s int o account ; such is His forgiving nat ure.

He gave me His hand, and saved me and made me His own; forever and ever, I enj oy
His Love. | | 1| |

The True Lord and Mast er is forever merciful and forgiving.

My Perfect Guru has bound me t o Him, and now, I am in absolut e ecst asy. | | Pause| |

The One who fashioned t he body and placed t he soul wit hin, who gives you clot hing
and nourishment

- He Himself preserves t he honor of His slaves. Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o Him.
| | 2| | 16| | 44| |
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The Lord God Himself has rid t he whole world of it s sins, and saved it .

The Supreme Lord God ext ended His mercy, and confirmed His innat e nat ure. | | 1| |

I have at t ained t he Prot ect ive Sanct uary of t he Lord, my King.

I n celest ial peace and ecst asy, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and my mind,
body and being are at peace. | | Pause| |

My True Guru is t he Savior of sinners; I have placed my t rust and fait h in Him.

The True Lord has heard Nanak's prayer, and He has forgiven everyt hing.
| | 2| | 17| | 45| |


The Supreme Lord God, t he Transcendent Lord, has forgiven me, and all diseases
have been cured.

Those who come t o t he Sanct uary of t he True Guru are saved, and all t heir affairs are
resolved. | | 1| |

The Lord's humble servant medit at es in remembrance on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord; t his is his only support .

The Perfect True Guru ext ended His Mercy, and t he fever has been dispelled.
| | Pause| |

So celebrat e and be happy, my beloveds - t he Guru has saved Hargobind.

Great is t he glorious great ness of t he Creat or, O Nanak; True is t he Word of His
Shabad, and True is t he sermon of His Teachings. | | 2| | 18| | 46| |


My Lord and Mast er has become Merciful, in His True Court .
!
The True Guru has t aken away t he fever, and t he whole world is at peace, O Siblings
of Dest iny.

The Lord Himself prot ect s His beings and creat ures, and t he Messenger of Deat h is
out of work. | | 1| |

Enshrine t he Lord's feet wit hin your heart .

Forever and ever, medit at e in remembrance on God, O Siblings of Dest iny. He is t he
Eradicat or of suffering and sins. | | 1| | Pause| |

He fashioned all beings, O Siblings of Dest iny, and His Sanct uary saves t hem.

He is t he Almight y Creat or, t he Cause of causes, O Siblings of Dest iny; He, t he True
Lord, is True.

Nanak: medit at e on God, O Siblings of Dest iny, and your mind and body shall be cool
and calm. | | 2| | 19| | 47| |


O Saint s, medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Never forget God, t he ocean of peace; t hus you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's
desires. | | 1| | Pause| |

Ext ending His Mercy, t he Perfect True Guru has dispelled t he fever.

The Supreme Lord God has become kind and compassionat e, and my whole family is
now free of pain and suffering. | | 1| |

The Treasure of absolut e j oy, sublime elixir and beaut y, t he Name of t he Lord is my
only Support .

O Nanak, t he Transcendent Lord has preserved my honor, and saved t he whole world.
| | 2| | 20| | 48| |


My True Guru is my Savior and Prot ect or.

Showering us wit h His Mercy and Grace, God ext ended His Hand, and saved
Hargobind, who is now safe and secure. | | 1| | Pause| |

The fever is gone - God Himself eradicat ed it , and preserved t he honor of His servant .
!
I have obt ained all blessings from t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; I am a
sacrifice t o t he True Guru. | | 1| |

God has saved me, bot h here and hereaft er. He has not t aken my merit s and demerit s
int o account .

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Your Word is et ernal, O Guru Nanak; You placed Your Hand of blessing upon my
forehead. | | 2| | 21| | 49| |


All beings and creat ures were creat ed by Him; He alone is t he support and friend of
t he Saint s.

He Himself preserves t he honor of His servant s; t heir glorious great ness becomes
perfect . | | 1| |

The Perfect Supreme Lord God is always wit h me.

The Perfect Guru has perfect ly and t ot ally prot ect ed me, and now everyone is kind
and compassionat e t o me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Night and day, Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; He is t he Giver
of t he soul, and t he breat h of life it self.

He hugs His slave close in His loving embrace, like t he mot her and fat her hug t heir
child. | | 2| | 22| | 50| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Third House, Chau-Padas:


Meet ing wit h t he council, my doubt s were not dispelled.

The chiefs did not give me sat isfact ion.

I present ed my disput e t o t he noblemen as well.

But it was only set t led by meet ing wit h t he King, my Lord. | | 1| |

Now, I do not go searching anywhere else,

because I have met t he Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe. | | Pause| |

When I came t o God's Darbaar, His Holy Court ,

t hen all of my cries and complaint s were set t led.

Now t hat I have at t ained what I had sought ,

where should I come and where should I go? | | 2| |

There, t rue j ust ice is administ ered.

There, t he Lord Mast er and His disciple are one and t he same.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, knows.

Wit hout our speaking, He underst ands. | | 3| |

He is t he King of all places.

There, t he unst ruck melody of t he Shabad resounds.

Of what use is cleverness when dealing wit h Him?

Meet ing wit h Him, O Nanak, one loses his self-conceit . | | 4| | 1| | 51| |


Enshrine t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin your heart ;

sit t ing wit hin your own home, medit at e on t he Guru.

The Perfect Guru has spoken t he Trut h;

t he True Peace is obt ained only from t he Lord. | | 1| |

My Guru has become merciful.

I n bliss, peace, pleasure and j oy, I have ret urned t o my own home, aft er my purifying
bat h. | | Pause| |

True is t he glorious great ness of t he Guru;

His wort h cannot be described.

He is t he Supreme Overlord of kings.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he mind is enrapt ured. | | 2| |

All sins are washed away,

meet ing wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

The Lord's Name is t he t reasure of excellence;

chant ing it , one's affairs are perfect ly resolved. | | 3| |

The Guru has opened t he door of liberat ion,

and t he ent ire world applauds Him wit h cheers of vict ory.

O Nanak, God is always wit h me;

my fears of birt h and deat h are gone. | | 4| | 2| | 52| |


The Perfect Guru has grant ed His Grace,

and God has fulfilled my desire.

Aft er t aking my bat h of purificat ion, I ret urned t o my home,

and I found bliss, happiness and peace. | | 1| |

O Saint s, salvat ion comes from t he Lord's Name.

While st anding up and sit t ing down, medit at e on t he Lord's Name. Night and day, do
good deeds. | | 1| | Pause| |
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The way of t he Saint s is t he ladder of right eous living, found only by great good
fort une.

The sins of millions of incarnat ions are washed away, by focusing your consciousness
on t he Lord's feet . | | 2| |

So sing t he Praises of your God forever; His almight y power is perfect .

All beings and creat ures are purified, list ening t o t he True Teachings of t he True Guru.
| | 3| |

The True Guru has implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin me; it is t he
Eliminat or of obst ruct ions, t he Dest royer of all pains.

All of my sins were erased, and I have been purified; servant Nanak has ret urned t o
his home of peace. | | 4| | 3| | 53| |


O Lord Mast er, You are t he ocean of excellence.

My home and all my possessions are Yours.

The Guru, t he Lord of t he world, is my Savior.

All beings have become kind and compassionat e t o me. | | 1| |

Medit at ing on t he Guru's feet , I am in bliss.

There is no fear at all, in God's Sanct uary. | | Pause| |

You dwell in t he heart s of Your slaves, Lord.

God has laid t he et ernal foundat ion.

You are my st rengt h, wealt h and support .

You are my Almight y Lord and Mast er. | | 2| |

Whoever finds t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy,

is saved by God Himself.

By His Grace, He has blessed me wit h t he sublime essence of t he Naam.

All j oy and pleasure t hen came t o me. | | 3| |

God became my helper and my best friend;

everyone rises up and bows down at my feet .

Wit h each and every breat h, medit at e on God;

O Nanak, sing t he songs of j oy t o t he Lord. | | 4| | 4| | 54| |


Celest ial peace and bliss have come,

meet ing God, who is so pleasing t o my mind.

The Perfect Guru showered me wit h His Mercy,

and I at t ained salvat ion. | | 1| |

My mind is absorbed in loving devot ional worship of t he Lord,

and t he unst ruck melody of t he celest ial sound current ever resounds wit hin me.
| | Pause| |

The Lord's feet are my all-powerful shelt er and support ;

my dependence on ot her people is t ot ally finished.

I have found t he Life of t he world, t he Great Giver;

in j oyful rapt ure, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

God has cut away t he noose of deat h.

My mind's desires have been fulfilled;

wherever I look, He is t here.

Wit hout t he Lord God, t here is no ot her at all. | | 3| |

I n His Mercy, God has prot ect ed and preserved me.

I am rid of all t he pains of count less incarnat ions.

I have medit at ed on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Fearless Lord;

O Nanak, I have found et ernal peace. | | 4| | 5| | 55| |


The Creat or has brought ut t er peace t o my home;

t he fever has left my family.

The Perfect Guru has saved us.

I sought t he Sanct uary of t he True Lord. | | 1| |

The Transcendent Lord Himself has become my Prot ect or.

!
Tranquilit y, int uit ive peace and poise welled up in an inst ant , and my mind was
comfort ed forever. | | Pause| |

The Lord, Har, Har, gave me t he medicine of His Name,

which has cured all disease.

He ext ended His Mercy t o me,

and resolved all t hese affairs. | | 2| |

God confirmed His loving nat ure;

He did not t ake my merit s or demerit s int o account .

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad has become manifest ,
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and t hrough it , my honor was t ot ally preserved. | | 3| |

I speak as You cause me t o speak;

O Lord and Mast er, You are t he ocean of excellence.

Nanak chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, according t o t he Teachings of Trut h.

God preserves t he honor of His slaves. | | 4| | 6| | 56| |


The Creat or Lord Himself st ood bet ween us,

and not a hair upon my head was t ouched.

The Guru made my cleansing bat h successful;

medit at ing on t he Lord, Har, Har, my sins were erased. | | 1| |

O Saint s, t he purifying pool of Ram Das is sublime.

Whoever bat hes in it , his family and ancest ry are saved, and his soul is saved as well.
| | 1| | Pause| |

The world sings cheers of vict ory,

and t he fruit s of his mind's desires are obt ained.

Whoever comes and bat hes here, and medit at es on his God, is safe and sound. | | 2| |

One who bat hes in t he healing pool of t he Saint s,

t hat humble being obt ains t he supreme st at us.

He does not die, or come and go in reincarnat ion;

he medit at es on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 3| |

He alone knows t his about God,

whom God blesses wit h His kindness.

Baba Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God;

all his worries and anxiet ies are dispelled. | | 4| | 7| | 57| |


The Supreme Lord God has st ood by me and fulfilled me,

and not hing is left unfinished.

At t ached t o t he Guru's feet , I am saved;

I cont emplat e and cherish t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

He is forever t he Savior of His slaves.

Best owing His Mercy, He made me His own and preserved me; like a mot her or fat her,
He cherishes me. | | 1| | Pause| |

By great good fort une, I found t he True Guru,

who oblit erat ed t he pat h of t he Messenger of Deat h.

My consciousness is focused on loving, devot ional worship of t he Lord.

One who lives in t his medit at ion is very fort unat e indeed. | | 2| |

He sings t he Ambrosial Word of t he Guru's Bani,

and bat hes in t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy.

He Himself best ows His Name.

God, t he Creat or, saves us. | | 3| |

The Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan is t he support of t he breat h of life.

This is t he perfect , pure wisdom.

The I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, has grant ed His Mercy;

slave Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of his Lord and Mast er. | | 4| | 8| | 58| |


The Perfect Guru has at t ached me t o His feet .

I have obt ained t he Lord as my companion, my support , my best friend.

Wherever I go, I am happy t here.

By His Kind Mercy, God unit ed me wit h Himself. | | 1| |

So sing forever t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord wit h loving devot ion.

You shall obt ain all t he fruit s of your mind's desires, and t he Lord shall become t he
companion and t he support of your soul. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord is t he support of t he breat h of life.
!
I am t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy people.

I am a sinner, but t he Lord made me pure.

By His Kind Mercy, t he Lord blessed me wit h His Praises. | | 2| |

The Supreme Lord God cherishes and nurt ures me.

He is always wit h me, t he Prot ect or of my soul.

Singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises day and night ,

I shall not be consigned t o reincarnat ion again. | | 3| |

One who is blessed by t he Primal Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny,

realizes t he subt le essence of t he Lord.

The Messenger of Deat h does not come near him.

I n t he Lord's Sanct uary, Nanak has found peace. | | 4| | 9| | 59| |
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The Perfect Guru has made me perfect .

God is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing everywhere.

Wit h j oy and pleasure, I t ake my purifying bat h.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

I enshrine t he lot us feet of t he Guru wit hin my heart .

Not even t he t iniest obst acle blocks my way; all my affairs are resolved. | | 1| | Pause| |

Meet ing wit h t he Holy Saint s, my evil-mindedness was eradicat ed.

All t he sinners are purified.

Bat hing in t he sacred pool of Guru Ram Das,

all t he sins one has commit t ed are washed away. | | 2| |

So sing forever t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe;

j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on Him.

!
The fruit s of your mind's desires are obt ained

by medit at ing on t he Perfect Guru wit hin your heart . | | 3| |

The Guru, t he Lord of t he World, is blissful;

chant ing, medit at ing on t he Lord of supreme bliss, He lives.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

God has confirmed His innat e nat ure. | | 4| | 10| | 60| |


I n t he t en direct ions, t he clouds cover t he sky like a canopy; t hrough t he dark clouds,
light ning flashes, and I am t errified.

By bed is empt y, and my eyes are sleepless; my Husband Lord has gone far away.
| | 1| |

Now, I receive no messages from Him, O mot her!

When my Beloved used t o go even a mile away, He would send me four let t ers.
| | Pause| |

How could I forget t his Dear Beloved of mine? He is t he Giver of peace, and all
virt ues.

Ascending t o His Mansion, I gaze upon His pat h, and my eyes are filled wit h t ears.
| | 2| |

The wall of egot ism and pride separat es us, but I can hear Him nearby.
!
There is a veil bet ween us, like t he wings of a but t erfly; wit hout being able t o see
Him, He seems so far away. | | 3| |

The Lord and Mast er of all has become merciful; He has dispelled all my sufferings.

Says Nanak, when t he Guru t ore down t he wall of egot ism, t hen, I found my Merciful
Lord and Mast er. | | 4| |

All my fears have been dispelled, O mot her!

Whoever I seek, t he Guru leads me t o find.

The Lord, our King, is t he t reasure of all virt ue. | | Second Pause| | 11| | 61| |


The Rest orer of what was t aken away, t he Liberat or from capt ivit y; t he Formless Lord,
t he Dest royer of pain.

I do not know about karma and good deeds; I do not know about Dharma and
right eous living. I am so greedy, chasing aft er Maya.

I go by t he name of God's devot ee; please, save t his honor of Yours. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, You are t he honor of t he dishonored.

You make t he unwort hy ones wort hy, O my Lord of t he Universe; I am a sacrifice t o
Your almight y creat ive power. | | Pause| |

Like t he child, innocent ly making t housands of mist akes

- his fat her t eaches him, and scolds him so many t imes, but st ill, he hugs him close in
his embrace.

Please forgive my past act ions, God, and place me on Your pat h for t he fut ure. | | 2| |

The Lord, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, knows all about my st at e of mind;
so who else should I go t o and speak t o?

The Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe, is not pleased by mere recit at ion of words; if it is
pleasing t o His Will, He preserves our honor.

I have seen all ot her shelt ers, but Yours alone remains for me. | | 3| |

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Becoming kind and compassionat e, God t he Lord and Mast er Himself list ens t o my
prayer.

He unit es me in Union wit h t he Perfect True Guru, and all t he cares and anxiet ies of
my mind are dispelled.

The Lord, Har, Har, has placed t he medicine of t he Naam int o my mout h; servant
Nanak abides in peace. | | 4| | 12| | 62| |


Remembering, remembering God in medit at ion, bliss ensues, and one is rid of all
suffering and pain.
!
Singing t he Glorious Praises of God, and medit at ing on Him, all my affairs are brought
int o harmony. | | 1| |

Your Name is t he Life of t he world.

The Perfect Guru has t aught me, t hat by medit at ing, I cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean. | | Pause| |

You are Your own advisor; You hear everyt hing, God, and You do everyt hing.

You Yourself are t he Giver, and You Yourself are t he Enj oyer. What can t his poor
creat ure do? | | 2| |

Which of Your Glorious Virt ues should I describe and speak of? Your value cannot be
described.

I live by beholding, beholding You, O God. Your glorious great ness is wonderful and
amazing! | | 3| |

Grant ing His Grace, God my Lord and Mast er Himself saved my honor, and my
int ellect has been made perfect .

Forever and ever, Nanak is a sacrifice, longing for t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.
| | 4| | 13| | 63| |


I bow in reverence t o t he Perfect Guru.

God has resolved all my affairs.

The Lord has showered me wit h His Mercy.

God has perfect ly preserved my honor. | | 1| |

He has become t he help and support of His slave.

The Creat or has achieved all my goals, and now, not hing is lacking. | | Pause| |

The Creat or Lord has caused t he pool of nect ar t o be const ruct ed.

The wealt h of Maya follows in my foot st eps,

and now, not hing is lacking at all.

This is pleasing t o my Perfect True Guru. | | 2| |

Remembering, remembering t he Merciful Lord in medit at ion,

all beings have become kind and compassionat e t o me.

Hail! Hail t o t he Lord of t he world,

who creat ed t he perfect creat ion. | | 3| |

You are my Great Lord and Mast er.

These blessings and wealt h are Yours.

Servant Nanak has medit at ed on t he One Lord;

he has obt ained t he fruit ful rewards for all good deeds. | | 4| | 14| | 64| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Third House, Du-Padas:


Bat hing in t he nect ar t ank of Ram Das,

all sins are erased.

One becomes immaculat ely pure, t aking t his cleansing bat h.

The Perfect Guru has best owed t his gift . | | 1| |

God has blessed all wit h peace and pleasure.

Everyt hing is safe and sound, as we cont emplat e t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.
| | Pause| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, filt h is washed off.

The Supreme Lord God has become our friend and helper.

Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He has found God, t he Primal Being. | | 2| | 1| | 65| |


The Supreme Lord God has est ablished t hat home, in which He comes t o mind.
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I found t he Guru, t he ocean of peace, and all my doubt s were dispelled. | | 1| |

This is t he glorious great ness of t he Naam.

Twent y-four hours a day, I sing His Glorious Praises.

I obt ained t his from t he Perfect Guru. | | Pause| |

God's sermon is inexpressible.

His humble servant s speak words of Ambrosial Nect ar.

Slave Nanak has spoken.

Through t he Perfect Guru, it is known. | | 2| | 2| | 66| |


The Guru has blessed me wit h peace here,

and t he Guru has arranged peace and pleasure for me hereaft er.

I have all t reasures and comfort s,

medit at ing on t he Guru in my heart . | | 1| |

This is t he glorious great ness of my True Guru;

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires.

O Saint s, His Glory increases day by day. | | Pause| |

All beings and creat ures have become kind and compassionat e t o me; my God has
made t hem so.

Nanak has met wit h t he Lord of t he world wit h int uit ive ease, and wit h Trut h, he is
pleased. | | 2| | 3| | 67| |


The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is my Saving Grace.

I t is a guardian post ed on all four sides around me.

My mind is at t ached t o t he Lord's Name.

The Messenger of Deat h has run away in shame. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, You are my Giver of peace.

The Perfect Lord, t he Archit ect of Dest iny, has shat t ered my bonds, and made my
mind immaculat ely pure. | | Pause| |

O Nanak, God is et ernal and imperishable.

Service t o Him shall never go unrewarded.

Your slaves are in bliss;

chant ing and medit at ing, t heir desires are fulfilled. | | 2| | 4| | 68| |


I am a sacrifice t o my Guru.

He has t ot ally preserved my honor.

I have obt ained t he fruit s of my mind's desires.

I medit at e forever on my God. | | 1| |

O Saint s, wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all.

He is God, t he Cause of causes. | | Pause| |

My God has given me His Blessing.

He has made all creat ures subj ect t o me.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,

and all his sorrows depart . | | 2| | 5| | 69| |


The Perfect Guru has dispelled t he fever.

The unst ruck melody of t he sound current resounds.

God has best owed all comfort s.

I n His Mercy, He Himself has given t hem. | | 1| |

The True Guru Himself has eradicat ed t he disease.

All t he Sikhs and Saint s are filled wit h j oy, medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har. | | Pause| |

They obt ain t hat which t hey ask for.

God gives t o His Saint s.

God saved Hargobind.

Servant Nanak speaks t he Trut h. | | 2| | 6| | 70| |


You make me do what pleases You.

I have no cleverness at all.

I am j ust a child - I seek Your Prot ect ion.

God Himself preserves my honor. | | 1| |

The Lord is my King; He is my mot her and fat her.

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I n Your Mercy, You cherish me; I do what ever You make me do. | | Pause| |

The beings and creat ures are Your creat ion.

O God, t heir reins are in Your hands.
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What ever You cause us t o do, we do.

Nanak, Your slave, seeks Your Prot ect ion. | | 2| | 7| | 71| |


I have woven t he Lord's Name int o t he fabric of my heart .

All my affairs are resolved.

His mind is at t ached t o God's feet ,

whose dest iny is perfect . | | 1| |

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I medit at e on t he Lord.

Twent y-four hours a day, I worship and adore t he Lord, Har, Har; I have obt ained t he
fruit s of my mind's desires. | | Pause| |

The seeds of my past act ions have sprout ed.

My mind is at t ached t o t he Lord's Name.

My mind and body are absorbed int o t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan.

Slave Nanak sings t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord. | | 2| | 8| | 72| |


Meet ing wit h t he Guru, I cont emplat e God.

All of my affairs have been resolved.

No one speaks ill of me.

Everyone congrat ulat es me on my vict ory. | | 1| |

O Saint s, I seek t he True Sanct uary of t he Lord and Mast er.

All beings and creat ures are in His hands; He is God, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher
of heart s. | | Pause| |

He has resolved all of my affairs.

God has confirmed His innat e nat ure.

God's Name is t he Purifier of sinners.

Servant Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o Him. | | 2| | 9| | 73| |


The Supreme Lord God creat ed and embellished him.

The Guru has saved t his small child.

So celebrat e and be happy, fat her and mot her.

The Transcendent Lord is t he Giver of souls. | | 1| |

Your slaves, O Lord, focus on pure t hought s.

You preserve t he honor of Your slaves, and You Yourself arrange t heir affairs.
| | Pause| |

My God is so benevolent .

His Almight y Power is manifest .

Nanak has come t o His Sanct uary.

He has obt ained t he fruit s of his mind's desires. | | 2| | 10| | 74| |


Forever and ever, I chant t he Lord's Name.

God Himself has saved my child.

He healed him from t he smallpox.

My t roubles have been removed t hrough t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

My God is forever Merciful.

He heard t he prayer of His devot ee, and now all beings are kind and compassionat e t o
him. | | Pause| |

God is Almight y, t he Cause of causes.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, all pains and sorrows vanish.

He has heard t he prayer of His slave.

O Nanak, now everyone sleeps in peace. | | 2| | 11| | 75| |


I medit at ed on my Guru.

I met wit h Him, and ret urned home in j oy.

This is t he glorious great ness of t he Naam.

I t s value cannot be est imat ed. | | 1| |

O Saint s, worship and adore t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

Worship t he Lord in adorat ion, and you shall obt ain everyt hing; your affairs shall all be
resolved. | | Pause| |

He alone is at t ached in loving devot ion t o God,

who realizes his great dest iny.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He obt ains t he rewards of all j oys and peace. | | 2| | 12| | 76| |


The Transcendent Lord has given me His support .

The house of pain and disease has been demolished.

The men and women celebrat e.

The Lord God, Har, Har, has ext ended His Mercy. | | 1| |
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O Saint s, t here is peace everywhere.

The Supreme Lord God, t he Perfect Transcendent Lord, is pervading everywhere.
| | Pause| |

The Bani of His Word emanat ed from t he Primal Lord.

I t eradicat es all anxiet y.

The Lord is merciful, kind and compassionat e.

Nanak chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he True Lord. | | 2| | 13| | 77| |


Here and hereaft er, He is our Savior.

God, t he True Guru, is Merciful t o t he meek.

He Himself prot ect s His slaves.

I n each and every heart , t he Beaut iful Word of His Shabad resounds. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru's Feet .

Day and night , wit h each and every breat h, I remember Him; He is t ot ally pervading
and permeat ing all places. | | Pause| |

He Himself has become my help and support .

True is t he support of t he True Lord.

Glorious and great is devot ional worship t o You.

Nanak has found God's Sanct uary. | | 2| | 14| | 78| |


When it was pleasing t o t he Perfect True Guru,

t hen I chant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Pervading Lord.

The Lord of t he Universe ext ended His Mercy t o me,

and God saved my honor. | | 1| |

The Lord's feet are forever peace-giving.

What ever fruit one desires, he receives; his hopes shall not go in vain. | | 1| | Pause| |

That Saint , unt o whom t he Lord of Life, t he Great Giver, ext ends His Mercy - he alone
sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

His soul is absorbed in loving devot ional worship; his mind is pleasing t o t he Supreme
Lord God. | | 2| |

Twent y-four hours a day, he chant s t he Praises of t he Lord, and t he bit t er poison does
not affect him.

My Creat or Lord has unit ed me wit h Himself, and t he Holy Saint s have become my

Taking me by t he hand, He has given me everyt hing, and blended me wit h Himself.

Says Nanak, everyt hing has been perfect ly resolved; I have found t he Perfect True
Guru. | | 4| | 15| | 79| |


Humilit y is my spiked club.

My dagger is t o be t he dust of all men's feet .

No evil-doer can wit hst and t hese weapons.

The Perfect Guru has given me t his underst anding. | | 1| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he support and shelt er of t he Saint s.

One who remembers t he Lord in medit at ion, is emancipat ed; millions have been saved
in t his way. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, I sing His Praises.

I have found t his, t he perfect wealt h of t he Lord.

Says Nanak, I have eradicat ed my self-conceit .

I see t he Supreme Lord God everywhere. | | 2| | 16| | 80| |


The Perfect Guru has done it perfect ly.

He blessed me wit h forgiveness.

I have found last ing peace and bliss.

Everywhere, t he people dwell in peace. | | 1| |

Devot ional worship t o t he Lord is what gives rewards.

The Perfect Guru, by His Grace, gave it t o me; how rare are t hose who know t his.
| | Pause| |

Sing t he Word of t he Guru's Bani, O Siblings of Dest iny.

That is always rewarding and peace-giving.

Nanak has medit at ed on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

He has realized his pre-ordained dest iny. | | 2| | 17| | 81| |

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I worship and adore t he Perfect Guru.

All my affairs have been resolved.

All desires have been fulfilled.

The unst ruck melody of t he sound current resounds. | | 1| |

O Saint s, medit at ing on t he Lord, we obt ain peace.

I n t he home of t he Saint s, celest ial peace is pervading; all pain and suffering is
dispelled. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Word of t he Perfect Guru's Bani

is pleasing t o t he Mind of t he Supreme Lord God.

Slave Nanak speaks

t he Unspoken, immaculat e sermon of t he Lord. | | 2| | 18| | 82| |


The hungry man is not ashamed t o eat .

Just so, t he humble servant of t he Lord sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Why are you so lazy in your own affairs?

Remembering Him in medit at ion, your face shall be radiant in t he Court of t he Lord;
you shall find peace, forever and ever. | | 1| | Pause| |

Just as t he lust ful man is ent iced by lust ,

so is t he Lord's slave pleased wit h t he Lord's Praise. | | 2| |

Just as t he mot her holds her baby close,

so does t he spirit ual person cherish t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 3| |

This is obt ained from t he Perfect Guru.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 19| | 83| |


!
Safe and sound, I have ret urned home.

The slanderer's face is blackened wit h ashes.

The Perfect Guru has dressed in robes of honor.

All my pains and sufferings are over. | | 1| |

O Saint s, t his is t he glorious great ness of t he True Lord.

He has creat ed such wonder and glory! | | 1| | Pause| |

I speak according t o t he Will of my Lord and Mast er.

God's slave chant s t he Word of His Bani.

O Nanak, God is t he Giver of peace.

He has creat ed t he perfect creat ion. | | 2| | 20| | 84| |


Wit hin my heart , I medit at e on God.

I have ret urned home safe and sound.

The world has become cont ent ed.

The Perfect Guru has saved me. | | 1| |

O Saint s, my God is forever merciful.

The Lord of t he world does not call His devot ee t o account ; He prot ect s His children.
| | 1| | Pause| |

I have enshrined t he Lord's Name wit hin my heart .

He has resolved all my affairs.

The Perfect Guru was pleased, and blessed me,

and now, Nanak shall never again suffer pain. | | 2| | 21| | 85| |


The Lord abides in my mind and body.

Everyone congrat ulat es me on my vict ory.

This is t he glorious great ness of t he Perfect Guru.

His value cannot be described. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o Your Name.

He alone, whom You have forgiven, O my Beloved, sings Your Praises. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my Great Lord and Mast er.
!
You are t he support of t he Saint s.

Nanak has ent ered God's Sanct uary.

The faces of t he slanderers are blackened wit h ashes. | | 2| | 22| | 86| |


Peace in t his world, O my friends,

and bliss in t he world hereaft er - God has given me t his.

The Transcendent Lord has arranged t hese arrangement s;

I shall never waver again. | | 1| |

My mind is pleased wit h t he True Lord Mast er.

I know t he Lord t o be pervading all. | | 1| | Pause| |
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All beings are Yours, O Merciful Lord.

You cherish Your devot ees.

Your glorious great ness is wonderful and marvellous.

Nanak ever medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| | 23| | 87| |


The Lord is always wit h me.

The Messenger of Deat h does not approach me.

God holds me close in His embrace, and prot ect s me.

True are t he Teachings of t he True Guru. | | 1| |

The Perfect Guru has done it perfect ly.

He has beat en and driven off my enemies, and given me, His slave, t he sublime
underst anding of t he neut ral mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

God has blessed all places wit h prosperit y.
!
I have ret urned again safe and sound.

Nanak has ent ered God's Sanct uary.

I t has eradicat ed all disease. | | 2| | 24| | 88| |


The True Guru is t he Giver of all peace and comfort - seek His Sanct uary.

Beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan, bliss ensues, pain is dispelled, and one
sings t he Lord's Praises. | | 1| |

Drink in t he sublime essence of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny.

Chant t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; worship t he Naam in adorat ion, and ent er t he
Sanct uary of t he Perfect Guru. | | Pause| |

Only one who has such pre-ordained dest iny receives it ; he alone becomes perfect , O

Nanak's prayer, O Dear God, is t o remain lovingly absorbed in t he Naam. | | 2| | 25| | 89| |


The Lord is t he Cause of Causes, t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s; He
preserves t he honor of His servant .

He is hailed and congrat ulat ed t hroughout t he world, and he t ast es t he sublime
essence of t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 1| |

Dear God, Lord of t he world, You are my only support .

You are all-powerful, t he Giver of Sanct uary; t went y-four hours a day, I medit at e on
You. | | Pause| |

That humble being, who vibrat es upon You, O God, is not afflict ed by anxiet y.

At t ached t o t he Feet of t he True Guru, his fear is dispelled, and wit hin his mind, he
sings t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| |

He abides in celest ial peace and ut t er ecst asy; t he True Guru has comfort ed him.

He has ret urned home vict orious, wit h honor, and his hopes have been fulfilled. | | 3| |

Perfect are t he Teachings of t he Perfect Guru; Perfect are t he act ions of God.

Grasping hold of t he Guru's feet , Nanak has crossed over t he t errifying world-ocean,
chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 4| | 26| | 90| |


Becoming merciful, t he Dest royer of t he pains of t he poor has Himself devised all
devices.

I n an inst ant , He has saved His humble servant ; t he Perfect Guru has cut away his
bonds. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e forever on t he Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe.

All illness shall depart from t his body, and you shall obt ain t he fruit s of your mind's
desires. | | Pause| |

God creat ed all beings and creat ures; He is loft y, inaccessible and infinit e.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord; his face is radiant in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| | 27| | 91| |

!
I medit at e in remembrance on my Lord.

Day and night , I ever medit at e on Him.

He gave me His hand, and prot ect ed me.

I drink in t he most sublime essence of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |
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I am a sacrifice t o my Guru.

God, t he Great Giver, t he Perfect One, has become merciful t o me, and now, all are
kind t o me. | | Pause| |

Servant Nanak has ent ered His Sanct uary.

He has perfect ly preserved his honor.

All suffering has been dispelled.

So enj oy peace, O my Siblings of Dest iny! | | 2| | 28| | 92| |


Hear my prayer, O my Lord and Mast er; all beings and creat ures were creat ed by You.

You preserve t he honor of Your Name, O Lord, Cause of causes. | | 1| |

O Dear God, Beloved, please, make me Your own.

Whet her good or bad, I am Yours. | | Pause| |

The Almight y Lord and Mast er heard my prayer; cut t ing away my bonds, He has
adorned me.

He dressed me in robes of honor, and blended His servant wit h Himself; Nanak is
revealed in glory t hroughout t he world. | | 2| | 29| | 93| |


All beings and creat ures are subservient t o all t hose who serve in t he Lord's Court .

Their God made t hem His own, and carried t hem across t he t errifying world-ocean.
| | 1| |

He resolves all t he affairs of His Saint s.

He is merciful t o t he meek, kind and compassionat e, t he ocean of kindness, my
Perfect Lord and Mast er. | | Pause| |

I am asked t o come and be seat ed, everywhere I go, and I lack not hing.

The Lord blesses His humble devot ee wit h robes of honor; O Nanak, t he Glory of God
is manifest . | | 2| | 30| | 94| |

Sorat 'h, Nint h Mehl:


O mind, love t he Lord.

Wit h your ears, hear t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, and wit h your
t ongue, sing His song. | | 1| | Pause| |

Join t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and medit at e in remembrance on
t he Lord; even a sinner like yourself will become pure.

Deat h is on t he prowl, wit h it s mout h wide open, friend. | | 1| |

Today or t omorrow, event ually it will seize you; underst and t his in your consciousness.

Says Nanak, medit at e, and vibrat e upon t he Lord; t his opport unit y is slipping away!
| | 2| | 1| |


The mind remains in t he mind.

He does not medit at e on t he Lord, nor does he perform service at sacred shrines, and
so deat h seizes him by t he hair. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wife, friends, children, carriages, propert y, t ot al wealt h, t he ent ire world

- know t hat all of t hese t hings are false. The Lord's medit at ion alone is t rue. | | 1| |

Wandering, wandering around for so many ages, he has grown weary, and finally, he
obt ained t his human body.

Says Nanak, t his is t he opport unit y t o meet t he Lord; why don't you remember Him in
medit at ion? | | 2| | 2| |


O mind, what evil-mindedness have you developed?

You are engrossed in t he pleasures of ot her men's wives, and slander; you have not
worshipped t he Lord at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

You do not know t he way t o liberat ion, but you run all around chasing wealt h.

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I n t he end, not hing shall go along wit h you; you have ent rapped yourself in vain. | | 1| |

You have not medit at ed or vibrat ed upon t he Lord; you have not served t he Guru, or
His humble servant s; spirit ual wisdom has not welled up wit hin you.

The I mmaculat e Lord is wit hin your heart , and yet you search for Him in t he
wilderness. | | 2| |

You have wandered t hrough many many birt hs; you are exhaust ed but have st ill not
found a way out of t his endless cycle.

Now t hat you have obt ained t his human body, medit at e on t he Lord's Feet ; Nanak
advises wit h t his advice. | | 3| | 3| |


O mind, cont emplat e t he Sanct uary of God.

Medit at ing on Him in remembrance, Ganika t he prost it ut e was saved; enshrine His
Praises wit hin your heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing on Him in remembrance, Dhroo became immort al, and obt ained t he st at e
of fearlessness.

The Lord and Mast er removes suffering in t his way - why have you forgot t en Him?
| | 1| |

As soon as t he elephant t ook t o t he prot ect ive Sanct uary of t he Lord, t he ocean of
mercy, he escaped from t he crocodile.

How much can I describe t he Glorious Praises of t he Naam? Whoever chant s t he
Lord's Name, his bonds are broken. | | 2| |

Aj aamal, known t hroughout t he world as a sinner, was redeemed in an inst ant .

Says Nanak, remember t he Chint aamani, t he j ewel which fulfills all desires, and you
t oo shall be carried across and saved. | | 3| | 4| |


What effort s should t he mort al make,

t o at t ain devot ional worship of t he Lord, and eradicat e t he fear of deat h? | | 1| | Pause| |

Which act ions, what sort of knowledge, and what religion - what Dharma should one
pract ice?

What Name of t he Guru should one remember in medit at ion, t o cross over t he
t errifying world-ocean? | | 1| |

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Name of t he One Lord is t he t reasure of mercy;
chant ing it , one obt ains salvat ion.

No ot her religion is comparable t o t his; so speak t he Vedas. | | 2| |

He is beyond pain and pleasure, forever unat t ached; He is called t he Lord of t he
world.

He dwells deep wit hin your inner self, O Nanak, like t he image in a mirror. | | 3| | 5| |


O mot her, how can I see t he Lord of t he world?

I n t he ut t er darkness of emot ional at t achment and spirit ual ignorance, my mind
remains ent angled. | | 1| | Pause| |

Deluded by doubt , I have wast ed my whole life; I have not obt ained a st able int ellect .

I remain under t he influence of corrupt ing sins, night and day, and I have not
renounced wickedness. | | 1| |

I never j oined t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and I did not sing t he
Kirt an of God's Praises.

O servant Nanak, I have no virt ues at all; keep me in Your Sanct uary, Lord. | | 2| | 6| |


O mot her, my mind is out of cont rol.

Night and day, it runs aft er sin and corrupt ion. How can I rest rain it ? | | 1| | Pause| |

He list ens t o t he t eachings of t he Vedas, t he Puraanas and t he Simrit ees, but he does
not enshrine t hem in his heart , even for an inst ant .

Engrossed in t he wealt h and women of ot hers, his life passes away uselessly. | | 1| |

He has gone insane wit h t he wine of Maya, and does not underst and even a bit of
spirit ual wisdom.

Deep wit hin his heart , t he I mmaculat e Lord dwells, but he does not know t his secret .
| | 2| |
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When I came t o t he Sanct uary of t he Holy Saint s, all my evil-mindedness was
dispelled.

Then, O Nanak, I remembered t he Chint aamani, t he j ewel which fulfills all desires, and
t he noose of Deat h was snapped. | | 3| | 7| |


O man, grasp t his Trut h firmly in your soul.

The whole world is j ust like a dream; it will pass away in an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Like a wall of sand, built up and plast ered wit h great care, which does not last even a
few days,

j ust so are t he pleasures of Maya. Why are you ent angled in t hem, you ignorant fool?
| | 1| |

Underst and t his t oday - it is not yet t oo lat e! Chant and vibrat e t he Name of t he Lord.

Says Nanak, t his is t he subt le wisdom of t he Holy Saint s, which I proclaim out loud t o
you. | | 2| | 8| |


I n t his world, I have not found any t rue friend.

The whole world is at t ached t o it s own pleasures, and when t rouble comes, no one is
wit h you. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wives, friends, children and relat ives - all are at t ached t o wealt h.

When t hey see a poor man, t hey all forsake his company and run away. | | 1| |

So what should I say t o t his crazy mind, which is affect ionat ely at t ached t o t hem?

The Lord is t he Mast er of t he meek, t he Dest royer of all fears, and I have forgot t en t o
praise Him. | | 2| |

Like a dog's t ail, which will never st raight en out , t he mind will not change, no mat t er
how many t hings are t ried.

Says Nanak, please, Lord, uphold t he honor of Your innat e nat ure; I chant Your Name.
| | 3| | 9| |


O mind, you have not accept ed t he Guru's Teachings.

What is t he use of shaving your head, and wearing saffron robes? | | 1| | Pause| |

Abandoning Trut h, you cling t o falsehood; your life is uselessly wast ing away.

Pract icing hypocrisy, you fill your belly, and t hen sleep like an animal. | | 1| |

You do not know t he Way of t he Lord's medit at ion; you have sold yourself int o Maya's
hands.

The madman remains ent angled in vice and corrupt ion; he has forgot t en t he j ewel of
t he Naam. | | 2| |

He remains t hought less, not t hinking of t he Lord of t he Universe; his life is uselessly
passing away.

Says Nanak, O Lord, please, confirm your innat e nat ure; t his mort al is cont inually
making mist akes. | | 3| | 10| |


That man, who in t he midst of pain, does not feel pain,

who is not affect ed by pleasure, affect ion or fear, and who looks alike upon gold and
dust ; | | 1| | Pause| |

Who is not swayed by eit her slander or praise, nor affect ed by greed, at t achment or
pride;

who remains unaffect ed by j oy and sorrow, honor and dishonor; | | 1| |

who renounces all hopes and desires and remains desireless in t he world;

who is not t ouched by sexual desire or anger - wit hin his heart , God dwells. | | 2| |

That man, blessed by Guru's Grace, underst ands t his way.

O Nanak, he merges wit h t he Lord of t he Universe, like wat er wit h wat er. | | 3| | 11| |

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O dear friend, know t his in your mind.
!
The world is ent angled in it s own pleasures; no one is for anyone else. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n good t imes, many come and sit t oget her, surrounding you on all four sides.

But when hard t imes come, t hey all leave, and no one comes near you. | | 1| |

Your wife, whom you love so much, and who has remained ever at t ached t o you,
!
runs away crying, "Ghost ! Ghost ! ", as soon as t he swan-soul leaves t his body. | | 2| |

This is t he way t hey act - t hose whom we love so much.

At t he very last moment , O Nanak, no one is any use at all, except t he Dear Lord.
| | 3| | 12| | 139| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, First House, Asht apadees, Chau-Tukas:


I am not t orn by dualit y, because I do not worship any ot her t han t he Lord; I do not
visit t ombs or cremat oriums.

I do not ent er t he houses of st rangers, engrossed in desire. The Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord, has sat isfied my desires.

Deep wit hin my heart , t he Guru has shown me t he home of my being, and my mind is
imbued wit h peace and poise, O Siblings of Dest iny.

You Yourself are all-knowing, and You Yourself are all-seeing; You alone best ow
int elligence, O Lord. | | 1| |

My mind is det ached, imbued wit h det achment ; t he Word of t he Shabad has pierced
my mind, O my mot her.

God's Light shines cont inually wit hin t he nucleus of my deepest self; I am lovingly
at t ached t o t he Bani, t he Word of t he True Lord Mast er. | | Pause| |

Count less det ached renunciat es t alk of det achment and renunciat ion, but he alone is a
t rue renunciat e, who is pleasing t o t he Lord Mast er.

The Word of t he Shabad is ever in his heart ; he is absorbed in t he Fear of God, and he
works t o serve t he Guru.

He remembers t he One Lord, his mind does not waver, and he rest rains it s
wanderings.

He is int oxicat ed wit h celest ial bliss, and is ever imbued wit h t he Lord's Love; he sings
t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord. | | 2| |

The mind is like t he wind, but if it comes t o rest in peace, even for an inst ant , t hen he
shall abide in t he peace of t he Name, O Siblings of Dest iny.

His t ongue, eyes and ears are imbued wit h Trut h; O Lord, You quench t he fires of
desire.

I n hope, t he renunciat e remains free of hopes; in t he home of his own inner self, he is
absorbed in t he t rance of deep medit at ion.

He remains cont ent , sat isfied wit h t he charit y of t he Naam; he drinks in t he Ambrosial
Amrit wit h ease. | | 3| |

There is no renunciat ion in dualit y, as long as t here is even a part icle of dualit y.

The whole world is Yours, Lord; You alone are t he Giver. There is not any ot her, O

The self-willed manmukh dwells in misery forever, while t he Lord best ows great ness
upon t he Gurmukh.

God is infinit e, endless, inaccessible and unfat homable; His wort h cannot be
described. | | 4| |

The consciousness in deep Samaadhi, t he Supreme Being, t he Lord of t he t hree
worlds - t hese are Your Names, Lord.

The creat ures born int o t his world have t heir dest iny inscribed upon t heir foreheads;
t hey experience according t o t heir dest inies.

The Lord Himself causes t hem t o do good and bad deeds; He Himself makes t hem
st eadfast in devot ional worship.

The filt h of t heir mind and mout h is washed off when t hey live in t he Fear of God; t he
inaccessible Lord Himself blesses t hem wit h spirit ual wisdom. | | 5| |
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Only t hose who t ast e it know it s sweet t ast e, like t he mut e, who eat s t he candy, and
only smiles.

How can I describe t he indescribable, O Siblings of Dest iny? I shall follow His Will
forever.

I f one meet s wit h t he Guru, t he Generous Giver, t hen he underst ands; t hose who
have no Guru cannot underst and t his.

As t he Lord causes us t o act , so do we act , O Siblings of Dest iny. What ot her clever
t ricks can anyone t ry? | | 6| |

Some are deluded by doubt , while ot hers are imbued wit h devot ional worship; Your
play is infinit e and endless.

As You engage t hem, t hey receive t he fruit s of t heir rewards; You alone are t he One
who issues Your Commands.

I would serve You, if anyt hing were my own; my soul and body are Yours.

One who meet s wit h t he True Guru, by His Grace, t akes t he Support of t he Ambrosial
Naam. | | 7| |

He dwells in t he heavenly realms, and his virt ues radiant ly shine fort h; medit at ion and
spirit ual wisdom are found in virt ue.

The Naam is pleasing t o his mind; he speaks it , and causes ot hers t o speak it as well.
He speaks t he essent ial essence of wisdom.

The Word of t he Shabad is his Guru and spirit ual t eacher, profound and
unfat homable; wit hout t he Shabad, t he world is insane.

He is a perfect renunciat e, nat urally at ease, O Nanak, whose mind is pleased wit h t he
True Lord. | | 8| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Ti-Tukas:

Hope and desire are ent rapment s, O Siblings of Dest iny. Religious rit uals and
ceremonies are t raps.

Because of good and bad deeds, one is born int o t he world, O Siblings of Dest iny;
forget t ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, he is ruined.

This Maya is t he ent icer of t he world, O Siblings of Dest iny; all such act ions are
corrupt . | | 1| |

List en, O rit ualist ic Pandit :

t hat religious rit ual which produces happiness, O Siblings of Dest iny, is cont emplat ion
of t he essence of t he soul. | | Pause| |

You may st and and recit e t he Shaast ras and t he Vedas, O Siblings of Dest iny, but
t hese are j ust worldly act ions.

Filt h cannot be washed away by hypocrisy, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he filt h of
corrupt ion and sin is wit hin you.

This is how t he spider is dest royed, O Siblings of Dest iny, by falling head-long in it s
own web. | | 2| |

So many are dest royed by t heir own evil-mindedness, O Siblings of Dest iny; in t he
love of dualit y, t hey are ruined.

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he Name is not obt ained, O Siblings of Dest iny; wit hout t he
Name, doubt does not depart .

I f one serves t he True Guru, t hen he obt ains peace, O Siblings of Dest iny; his comings
and goings are ended. | | 3| |

True celest ial peace comes from t he Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he immaculat e mind
is absorbed int o t he True Lord.

One who serves t he Guru, underst ands, O Siblings of Dest iny; wit hout t he Guru, t he
way is not found.

What can anyone do, wit h greed wit hin? O Siblings of Dest iny, by t elling lies, t hey eat
poison. | | 4| |

O Pandit , by churning cream, but t er is produced.

By churning wat er, you shall only see wat er, O Siblings of Dest iny; t his world is like
t hat .

Wit hout t he Guru, he is ruined by doubt , O Siblings of Dest iny; t he unseen Divine Lord
is in each and every heart . | | 5| |

This world is like a t hread of cot t on, O Siblings of Dest iny, which Maya has t ied on all
t en sides.

Wit hout t he Guru, t he knot s cannot be unt ied, O Siblings of Dest iny; I am so t ired of
religious rit uals.

This world is deluded by doubt , O Siblings of Dest iny; no one can say anyt hing about
it . | | 6| |

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Fear of God comes t o abide in t he mind; t o die in t he Fear
of God is one's t rue dest iny.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, t he Naam is far superior t o rit ualist ic cleansing bat hs, charit y
and good deeds, O Siblings of Dest iny.
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One who implant s t he Naam wit hin himself, t hrough t he Guru's halt er - O Siblings of
Dest iny, t he Lord dwells in his mind, and he is free of hypocrisy. | | 7| |

This body is t he j eweller's shop, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he incomparable Naam is t he
merchandise.

The merchant secures t his merchandise, O Siblings of Dest iny, by cont emplat ing t he

Blessed is t he merchant , O Nanak, who meet s t he Guru, and engages in t his t rade.
| | 8| | 2| |


Those who serve t he True Guru, O Beloved, t heir companions are saved as well.

No one blocks t heir way, O Beloved, and t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar is on t heir
t ongue.

Wit hout t he Fear of God, t hey are so heavy t hat t hey sink and drown, O Beloved; but
t he Lord, cast ing His Glance of Grace, carries t hem across. | | 1| |

I ever praise You, O Beloved, I ever sing Your Praises.

Wit hout t he boat , one is drowned in t he sea of fear, O Beloved; how can I reach t he
dist ant shore? | | 1| | Pause| |

I praise t he Praisewort hy Lord, O Beloved; t here is no ot her one t o praise.

Those who praise my God are good, O Beloved; t hey are imbued wit h t he Word of t he
Shabad, and His Love.

I f I j oin t hem, O Beloved, I can churn t he essence and so find j oy. | | 2| |

The gat eway t o honor is Trut h, O Beloved; it bears t he I nsignia of t he True Name of
t he Lord.

We come int o t he world, and we depart , wit h our dest iny writ t en and pre-ordained, O
Beloved; realize t he Command of t he Commander.

Wit hout t he Guru, t his Command is not underst ood, O Beloved; True is t he Power of

By His Command, we are conceived, O Beloved, and by His Command, we grow in t he
womb.

By His Command, we are born, O Beloved, head-first , and upside-down.

The Gurmukh is honored in t he Court of t he Lord, O Beloved; he depart s aft er
resolving his affairs. | | 4| |

By His Command, one comes int o t he world, O Beloved, and by His Will, he goes.

By His Will, some are bound and gagged and driven away, O Beloved; t he self-willed
manmukhs suffer t heir punishment .

By His Command, t he Word of t he Shabad, is realized, O Beloved, and one goes t o t he
Court of t he Lord robed in honor. | | 5| |

By His Command, some account s are account ed for, O Beloved; by His Command,
some suffer in egot ism and dualit y.

By His Command, one wanders in reincarnat ion, O Beloved; deceived by sins and
demerit s, he cries out in his suffering.

I f he comes t o realize t he Command of t he Lord's Will, O Beloved, t hen he is blessed
wit h Trut h and Honor. | | 6| |

I t is so difficult t o speak it , O Beloved; how can we speak, and hear, t he True Name?

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who praise t he Lord, O Beloved.

I have obt ained t he Name, and I am sat isfied, O Beloved; by His Grace, I am unit ed in
His Union. | | 7| |

I f my body were t o become t he paper, O Beloved, and my mind t he inkpot ;

and if my t ongue became t he pen, O Beloved, I would writ e, and cont emplat e, t he
Glorious Praises of t he True Lord.

Blessed is t hat scribe, O Nanak, who writ es t he True Name, and enshrines it wit hin his
heart . | | 8| | 3| |

Sorat 'h, First Mehl, Du-Tukas:

You are t he Giver of virt ue, O I mmaculat e Lord, but my mind is not immaculat e, O

I am a wort hless sinner, O Siblings of Dest iny; virt ue is obt ained from You alone, Lord.
| | 1| |

O my Beloved Creat or Lord, You creat e, and You behold.

I am a hypocrit ical sinner, O Siblings of Dest iny. Bless my mind and body wit h Your
Name, O Lord. | | Pause| |

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The poisonous Maya has ent iced t he consciousness, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough
clever t ricks, one loses his honor.

The True Lord and Mast er abides in t he consciousness, O Siblings of Dest iny, if t he
Guru's spirit ual wisdom permeat es it . | | 2| |

Beaut iful, beaut iful, t he Lord is called, O Siblings of Dest iny; beaut iful, like t he deep
crimson color of t he poppy.

I f man loves t he Lord wit h det achment , O Siblings of Dest iny, he is j udged t o be t rue
and infallible in t he Lord's court and home. | | 3| |

You are pervading t he realms of t he underworld and t he heavenly skies; Your wisdom
and glories are in each and every heart .

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, one finds peace, O Siblings of Dest iny, and pride is dispelled
from t he mind. | | 4| |

Scrubbing wit h wat er, t he body can be cleaned, O Siblings of Dest iny, but t he body
becomes dirt y again.

Bat hing in t he supreme essence of spirit ual wisdom, O Siblings of Dest iny, t he mind
and body become pure. | | 5| |

Why worship gods and goddesses, O Siblings of Dest iny? What can we ask of t hem?
What can t hey give us?

The st one gods are washed wit h wat er, O Siblings of Dest iny, but t hey j ust sink in t he
wat er. | | 6| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t he unseen Lord cannot be seen, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he world is
drowning, having lost it s honor.

Great ness is in t he hands of my Lord and Mast er, O Siblings of Dest iny; as He is
pleased, He gives. | | 7| |

That soul-bride, who t alks sweet ly and speaks t he Trut h, O Siblings of Dest iny,
becomes pleasing t o her Husband Lord.

Pierced by His Love, she abides in Trut h, O Siblings of Dest iny, deeply imbued wit h
t he Lord's Name. | | 8| |

Everyone calls God his own, O Siblings of Dest iny, but t he all-knowing Lord is known
only t hrough t he Guru.

Those who are pierced by His Love are saved, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hey bear t he
I nsignia of t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 9| |

A large pile of firewood, O Siblings of Dest iny, will burn if a small fire is applied.

I n t he same way, if t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, dwells in t he heart for a
moment , even for an inst ant , O Siblings of Dest iny, t hen one meet s t he Lord wit h
ease, O Nanak. | | 10| | 4| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl, First House, Ti-Tukas:


You always preserve t he honor of Your devot ees, O Dear Lord; You have prot ect ed
t hem from t he very beginning of t ime.

You prot ect ed Your servant Prahlaad, O Dear Lord, and annihilat ed Harnaakhash.

The Gurmukhs place t heir fait h in t he Dear Lord, but t he self-willed manmukhs are
deluded by doubt . | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, t his is Your Glory.

You preserve t he honor of Your devot ees, O Lord Mast er; Your devot ees seek Your
Sanct uary. | | Pause| |

The Messenger of Deat h cannot t ouch Your devot ees; deat h cannot even approach
t hem.

The Name of t he Lord alone abides in t heir minds; t hrough t he Naam, t he Name of
t he Lord, t hey find liberat ion.

Wealt h and all t he spirit ual powers of t he Siddhis fall at t he feet of t he Lord's
devot ees; t hey obt ain peace and poise from t he Guru. | | 2| |

The self-willed manmukhs have no fait h; t hey are filled wit h greed and self-int erest .

They are not Gurmukh - t hey do not underst and t he Word of t he Shabad in t heir
heart s; t hey do not love t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Their masks of falsehood and hypocrisy shall fall off; t he self-willed manmukhs speak
wit h insipid words. | | 3| |

You are pervading t hrough Your devot ees, O Dear God; t hrough Your devot ees, You
are known.

All t he people are ent iced by Maya; t hey are Yours, Lord - You alone are t he Archit ect
of Dest iny.
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Overcoming my egot ism and quiet ing t he desires wit hin my mind, I have come t o
realize t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad. | | 4| |

God aut omat ically does t he work of t hose who love t he Name of t he Lord.

By Guru's Grace, he ever dwells in t heir minds, and He resolves all t heir affairs.

Whoever challenges t hem is dest royed; t hey have t he Lord God as t heir Savior. | | 5| |

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, no one finds t he Lord; t he self-willed manmukhs die
crying out in pain.

They come and go, and find no place of rest ; in pain and suffering, t hey perish.

But one who becomes Gurmukh drinks in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, and is easily absorbed
in t he True Name. | | 6| |

Wit hout serving t he True Guru, one cannot escape reincarnat ion, even by performing
numerous rit uals.

Those who read t he Vedas, and argue and debat e wit hout t he Lord, lose t heir honor.

True is t he True Guru, and True is t he Word of His Bani; in t he Guru's Sanct uary, one
is saved. | | 7| |

Those whose minds are filled wit h t he Lord are j udged as t rue in t he Court of t he
Lord; t hey are hailed as t rue in t he True Court .

Their praises echo t hroughout t he ages, and no one can erase t hem.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t hose who enshrine t he Lord wit hin t heir heart s. | | 8| | 1| |

Sorat 'h, Third Mehl, Du-Tukas:

He Himself forgives t he wort hless, O Siblings of Dest iny; He commit s t hem t o t he
service of t he True Guru.

Service t o t he True Guru is sublime, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough it , one's
consciousness is at t ached t o t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

The Dear Lord forgives, and unit es wit h Himself.

I am a sinner, t ot ally wit hout virt ue, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he Perfect True Guru has
blended me. | | Pause| |

So many, so many sinners have been forgiven, O beloved one, by cont emplat ing t he
True Word of t he Shabad.

They got on board t he boat of t he True Guru, who carried t hem across t he t errifying
world-ocean, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 2| |

I have been t ransformed from rust y iron int o gold, O Siblings of Dest iny, unit ed in
Union wit h t he Guru, t he Philosopher's St one.

Eliminat ing my self-conceit , t he Name has come t o dwell wit hin my mind, O Siblings of
Dest iny; my light has merged in t he Light . | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice, I am a sacrifice, O Siblings of Dest iny, I am forever a sacrifice t o my
True Guru.

He has given me t he t reasure of t he Naam; O Siblings of Dest iny, t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, I am absorbed in celest ial bliss. | | 4| |

Wit hout t he Guru, celest ial peace is not produced, O Siblings of Dest iny; go and ask
t he spirit ual t eachers about t his.

Serve t he True Guru forever, O Siblings of Dest iny, and eradicat e self-conceit from
wit hin. | | 5| |

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, t he Fear of God is produced, O Siblings of Dest iny; t rue and
excellent are t he deeds done in t he Fear of God.

Then, one is blessed wit h t he t reasure of t he Lord's Love, O Siblings of Dest iny, and
t he Support of t he True Name. | | 6| |

I fall at t he feet of t hose who serve t heir True Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny.

I have fulfilled my life, O Siblings of Dest iny, and my family has been saved as well.
| | 7| |

The True Word of t he Guru's Bani, and t he True Word of t he Shabad, O Siblings of
Dest iny, are obt ained only by Guru's Grace.

O Nanak, wit h t he Name of t he Lord abiding in one's mind, no obst acles st and in one's
way, O Siblings of Dest iny. | | 8| | 2| |
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The Dear Lord is realized t hrough t he Word of His Shabad, O Siblings of Dest iny,
which is found only by perfect dest iny.

The happy soul-brides are forever in peace, O Siblings of Dest iny; night and day, t hey
are at t uned t o t he Lord's Love. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, You Yourself color us in Your Love.

Sing, cont inually sing His Praises, imbued wit h His Love, O Siblings of Dest iny; be in
love wit h t he Lord. | | Pause| |

Work t o serve t he Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny; abandon self-conceit , and focus your
consciousness.

You shall be in peace forever, and you shall not suffer in pain any longer, O Siblings of
Dest iny; t he Lord Himself shall come and abide in your mind. | | 2| |

She who does not know t he Will of her Husband Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny, is an ill-
mannered and bit t er bride.

She does t hings wit h a st ubborn mind, O Siblings of Dest iny; wit hout t he Name, she is
false. | | 3| |

They alone sing t he Lord's Praises, who have such pre-ordained dest iny writ t en upon
t heir foreheads, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough t he Love of t he True Lord, t hey find
det achment .

Night and day, t hey are imbued wit h His Love; t hey ut t er His Glorious Praises, O
Siblings of Dest iny, and t hey lovingly focus t heir consciousness on t he Fearless Guru.
| | 4| |

He kills and revives all, O Siblings of Dest iny; serve Him, day and night .

How can we forget Him from our minds, O Siblings of Dest iny? His gift s are glorious
and great . | | 5| |

The self-willed manmukh is filt hy and double-minded, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he finds
no place of rest in t he Court of t he Lord.

But if she becomes Gurmukh, t hen she chant s t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O
Siblings of Dest iny; t he meet s her True Beloved, and merges in Him. | | 6| |

I n t his life, she has not focused her consciousness on t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny;
how can she show her face when she leaves?

I n spit e of t he warning calls which were sounded, she has been plundered, O Siblings
of Dest iny; she yearned only for corrupt ion. | | 7| |
!
Those who dwell upon t he Naam, O Siblings of Dest iny, t heir bodies are ever peaceful
and t ranquil.

O Nanak, dwell upon t he Naam; t he Lord is infinit e, virt uous and unfat homable, O
Siblings of Dest iny. | | 8| | 3| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, First House, Asht apadees:


The One who creat ed t he whole world, O Siblings of Dest iny, is t he Almight y Lord, t he
Cause of causes.

He fashioned t he soul and t he body, O Siblings of Dest iny, by His own power.

How can He be described? How can He be seen, O Siblings of Dest iny? The Creat or is
One; He is indescribable.

Praise t he Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough Him, t he
essence is known. | | 1| |

O my mind, medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord God.

He blesses His servant wit h t he gift of t he Naam; He is t he Dest royer of pain and
suffering. | | Pause| |

Everyt hing is in His home, O Siblings of Dest iny; His warehouse is overflowing wit h t he
nine t reasures.

His wort h cannot be est imat ed, O Siblings of Dest iny; He is loft y, inaccessible and
infinit e.

He cherishes all beings and creat ures, O Siblings of Dest iny; he cont inually t akes care
of t hem.

So meet wit h t he Perfect True Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny, and merge in t he Word of

Adoring t he feet of t he True Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny, doubt and fear are dispelled.
!
Joining t he Societ y of t he Saint s, cleanse your mind, O Siblings of Dest iny, and dwell
in t he Name of t he Lord.

The darkness of ignorance shall be dispelled, O Siblings of Dest iny, and t he lot us of
your heart shall blossom fort h.

By t he Guru's Word, peace wells up, O Siblings of Dest iny; all fruit s are wit h t he True
Guru. | | 3| |
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Give up your sense of mine and yours, O Siblings of Dest iny, and become t he dust of
t he feet of all.

I n each and every heart , God is cont ained, O Siblings of Dest iny; He sees, and hears,
and is ever-present wit h us.

On t hat day when one forget s t he Supreme Lord God, O Siblings of Dest iny, on t hat
day, one ought t o die crying out in pain.

He is t he all-powerful Cause of Causes, O Siblings of Dest iny; he is t ot ally filled wit h all
powers. | | 4| |

The Love of t he Name is t he great est t reasure, O Siblings of Dest iny; t hrough it ,
emot ional at t achment t o Maya is dispelled.

I f it is pleasing t o His Will, t hen He unit es us in His Union, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he
Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, comes t o abide in t he mind.

The heart -lot us of t he Gurmukh blossoms fort h, O Siblings of Dest iny, and t he heart is
illumined.

The Glory of God has been revealed, O Siblings of Dest iny, and t he eart h and sky have
blossomed fort h. | | 5| |

The Perfect Guru has blessed me wit h cont ent ment , O Siblings of Dest iny; day and
night , I remain at t ached t o t he Lord's Love.

My t ongue cont inually chant s t he Lord's Name, O Siblings of Dest iny; t his is t he t rue
t ast e, and t he obj ect of human life.

List ening wit h my ears, I hear and so I live, O Siblings of Dest iny; I have obt ained t he
unchanging, unmoving st at e.

That soul,which does not place it s fait h in t he Lord shall burn, O Siblings of Dest iny.
| | 6| |

My Lord and Mast er has so many virt ues, O Siblings of Dest iny; I am a sacrifice t o
Him.

He nurt ures even t he most wort hless, O Siblings of Dest iny, and gives home t o t he
homeless.

He gives us nourishment wit h each and every breat h, O Siblings of Dest iny; His Name
is everlast ing.

One who meet s wit h t he True Guru, O Siblings of Dest iny, does so only by perfect
dest iny. | | 7| |

Wit hout Him, I cannot live, even for an inst ant , O Siblings of Dest iny; He is t ot ally
filled wit h all powers.

Wit h every breat h and morsel of food, I will not forget Him, O Siblings of Dest iny; I
behold Him ever-present .

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I meet Him, O Siblings of Dest iny; He
is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing everywhere.

Those who do not embrace love for t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny, always die crying
out in pain. | | 8| |

Grasping hold of t he hem of His robe, O Siblings of Dest iny, we are carried across t he
world-ocean of fear and pain.

By His Glance of Grace, He has blessed us, O Siblings of Dest iny; He shall be wit h us
unt il t he very end.

My mind and body are soot hed and calmed, O Siblings of Dest iny, nourished by t he
food of t he Naam.

Nanak has ent ered His Sanct uary, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he Lord is t he Dest royer of
sins. | | 9| | 1| |


The womb of t he mot her is an ocean of pain, O Beloved; even t here, t he Lord causes
His Name t o be chant ed.

When he emerges, he finds corrupt ion pervading everywhere, O Beloved, and he
becomes increasingly at t ached t o Maya.

One whom t he Lord blesses wit h His kind favor, O Beloved, meet s t he Perfect Guru.

He worships t he Lord in adorat ion wit h each and every breat h, O Beloved; he is
lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

You are t he support of my mind and body, O Beloved; You are t he support of my mind
and body.

There is no ot her Creat or except for You, O Beloved; You alone are t he I nner-knower,
t he Searcher of heart s. | | Pause| |

Aft er wandering in doubt for millions of incarnat ions, he comes int o t he world, O
Beloved; for uncount ed lifet imes, he has suffered in pain.

He has forgot t en his True Lord and Mast er, O Beloved, and so he suffers t errible
punishment .

Those who meet wit h t he Perfect True Guru, O Beloved, are at t ached t o t he True
Name.
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We are saved by following t hose, O Beloved, who seek t he Sanct uary of t he True
Lord. | | 2| |

He t hinks t hat his food is so sweet , O Beloved, but it makes his body ill.

I t t urns out t o be bit t er, O Beloved, and it produces only sadness.

The Lord leads him ast ray in t he enj oyment of pleasures, O Beloved, and so his sense
of separat ion does not depart .

Those who meet t he Guru are saved, O Beloved; t his is t heir pre-ordained dest iny.
| | 3| |

He is filled wit h longing for Maya, O Beloved, and so t he Lord does not ever come int o
his mind.

Those who forget You, O Supreme Lord Mast er, t heir bodies t urn t o dust .

They cry out and scream horribly, O Beloved, but t heir t orment does not end.

Those who meet t he Guru, and reform t hemselves, O Beloved, t heir capit al remains
int act . | | 4| |

As far as possible, do not associat e wit h t he fait hless cynics, O Beloved.
`
Meet ing wit h t hem, t he Lord is forgot t en, O Beloved, and you rise and depart wit h a
blackened face.

The self-willed manmukh finds no rest or shelt er, O Beloved; in t he Court of t he Lord,
t hey are punished.

Those who meet wit h t he Guru, and reform t hemselves, O Beloved, t heir affairs are
resolved. | | 5| |

One may have t housands of clever t ricks and t echniques of aust ere self-discipline, O
Beloved, but not even one of t hem will go wit h him.

Those who t urn t heir backs on t he Lord of t he Universe, O Beloved, t heir families are
st ained wit h disgrace.

They do not realize t hat t hey do have Him , O Beloved; falsehood will not go wit h
t hem.

Those who meet wit h t he True Guru, O Beloved, dwell upon t he True Name. | | 6| |

When t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, O Beloved, one is blessed wit h Trut h,
cont ent ment , wisdom and medit at ion.

Night and day, he sings t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, O Beloved, t ot ally filled wit h
Ambrosial Nect ar.

He crosses over t he sea of pain, O Beloved, and swims across t he t errifying world-
ocean.

One who is pleasing t o His Will, He unit es wit h Himself, O Beloved; he is forever t rue.
| | 7| |

The all-powerful Divine Lord is compassionat e, O Beloved; He is t he Support of His
devot ees.

I seek His Sanct uary, O Beloved; He is t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s.

He has adorned me in t his world and t he next , O Beloved; He has placed t he Emblem
of Trut h upon my forehead.

I shall never forget t hat God, O Beloved; Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o Him. | | 8| | 2| |

Sorat 'h, Fift h Mehl, Second House, Asht apadees:


They read script ures, and cont emplat e t he Vedas; t hey pract ice t he inner cleansing
t echniques of Yoga, and cont rol of t he breat h.

But t hey cannot escape from t he company of t he five passions; t hey are increasingly
bound t o egot ism. | | 1| |

O Beloved, t his is not t he way t o meet t he Lord; I have performed t hese rit uals so
many t imes.

I have collapsed, exhaust ed, at t he Door of my Lord Mast er; I pray t hat He may grant
me a discerning int ellect . | | Pause| |

One may remain silent and use his hands as begging bowls, and wander naked in t he
forest .

He may make pilgrimages t o river banks and sacred shrines all over t he world, but his
sense of dualit y will not leave him. | | 2| |
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His mind's desires may lead him t o go and dwell at sacred places of pilgrimage, and
offer his head t o be sawn off;

but t his will not cause t he filt h of his mind t o depart , even t hough he may make
t housands of effort s. | | 3| |

He may give gift s of all sort s - gold, women, horses and elephant s.

He may make offerings of corn, clot hes and land in abundance, but t his will not lead
him t o t he Lord's Door. | | 4| |

He may remain devot ed t o worship and adorat ion, bowing his forehead t o t he floor,
pract icing t he six religious rit uals.

He indulges in egot ism and pride, and falls int o ent anglement s, but he does not meet
t he Lord by t hese devices. | | 5| |

He pract ices t he eight y-four post ures of Yoga, and acquires t he supernat ural powers
of t he Siddhas, but he get s t ired of pract icing t hese.

He lives a long life, but is reincarnat ed again and again; he has not met wit h t he Lord.
| | 6| |

He may enj oy princely pleasures, and regal pomp and ceremony, and issue
unchallenged commands.

He may lie on beaut iful beds, perfumed wit h sandalwood oil, but t his will led him only
t o t he gat es of t he most horrible hell. | | 7| |

Singing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy,
is t he highest of all act ions.

Says Nanak, he alone obt ains it , who is pre-dest ined t o receive it . | | 8| |

Your slave is int oxicat ed wit h t his Love of Yours.

The Dest royer of t he pains of t he poor has become merciful t o me, and t his mind is
imbued wit h t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | Second Pause| | 1| | 3| |

Vaar Of Raag Sorat 'h, Fourt h Mehl:


Shalok, First Mehl:

Sorat 'h is always beaut iful, if it brings t he True Lord t o dwell in t he mind of t he soul-
bride.

Her t eet h are clean and her mind is not split by dualit y; t he Name of t he True Lord is
on her t ongue.

Here and hereaft er, she abides in t he Fear of God, and serves t he True Guru wit hout
hesit at ion.

Discarding worldly adornment s, she meet s her Husband Lord, and she celebrat es
j oyfully wit h Him.

She is adorned forever wit h t he Name in her mind, and she does not have even an
iot a of filt h.

Her husband's younger and elder brot hers, t he corrupt desires, have died, suffering in
pain; and now, who fears Maya, t he mot her-in-law?

I f she becomes pleasing t o her Husband Lord, O Nanak, she bears t he j ewel of good
karma upon her forehead, and everyt hing is Trut h t o her. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Sorat 'h is beaut iful only when it leads t he soul-bride t o seek t he Lord's Name.

She pleases her Guru and God; under Guru's I nst ruct ion, she speaks t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har.

She is at t ract ed t o t he Lord's Name, day and night , and her body is drenched in t he
color of t he Love of t he Lord, Har, Har.

No ot her being like t he Lord God can be found; I have looked and searched over t he
whole world.

The Guru, t he True Guru, has implant ed t he Naam wit hin me; my mind does not
waver any more.

Servant Nanak is t he Lord's slave, t he slave of t he slaves of t he Guru, t he True Guru.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself are t he Creat or, t he Fashioner of t he world.

You Yourself have arranged t he play, and You Yourself arrange it .

You Yourself are t he Giver and t he Creat or; You Yourself are t he Enj oyer.

The Word of Your Shabad is pervading everywhere, O Creat or Lord.

As Gurmukh, I ever praise t he Lord; I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru. | | 1| |
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Shalok, Third Mehl:

I n t he flames of egot ism, he is burnt t o deat h; he wanders in doubt and t he love of
dualit y.

The Perfect True Guru saves him, making him His own.

This world is burning; t hrough t he Sublime Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t his comes t o
be seen.

Those who are at t uned t o t he Shabad are cooled and soot hed; O Nanak, t hey pract ice
Trut h. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Service t o t he True Guru is fruit ful and rewarding; blessed and accept able is such a
life.

Those who do not forget t he True Guru, in life and in deat h, are t ruly wise people.

Their families are saved, and t hey are approved by t he Lord.

The Gurmukhs are approved in deat h as in life, while t he self-willed manmukhs
cont inue t he cycle of birt h and deat h.

O Nanak, t hey are not described as dead, who are absorbed in t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Serve t he I mmaculat e Lord God, and medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

Join t he Societ y of t he Holy Saint s, and be absorbed in t he Lord's Name.

O Lord, glorious and great is service t o You; I am so foolish

- please, commit me t o it . I am Your servant and slave; command me, according t o
Your Will.

As Gurmukh, I shall serve You, as Guru has inst ruct ed me. | | 2| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

He act s according t o pre-ordained dest iny, writ t en by t he Creat or Himself.

Emot ional at t achment has drugged him, and he has forgot t en t he Lord, t he t reasure
of virt ue.

Don't t hink t hat he is alive in t he world - he is dead, t hrough t he love of dualit y.

Those who do not medit at e on t he Lord, as Gurmukh, are not permit t ed t o sit near t he
Lord.

They suffer t he most horrible pain and suffering, and neit her t heir sons nor t heir wives
go along wit h t hem.

Their faces are blackened among men, and t hey sigh in deep regret .

No one places any reliance in t he self-willed manmukhs; t rust in t hem is lost .

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs live in absolut e peace; t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,
abides wit hin t hem. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

They alone are relat ives, and t hey alone are friends, who, as Gurmukh, j oin t oget her
in love.

Night and day, t hey act according t o t he True Guru's Will; t hey remain absorbed in t he
True Name.

Those who are at t ached t o t he love of dualit y are not called friends; t hey pract ice
egot ism and corrupt ion.

The self-willed manmukhs are selfish; t hey cannot resolve anyone's affairs.

O Nanak, t hey act according t o t heir pre-ordained dest iny; no one can erase it . | | 2| |

Pauree:

You Yourself creat ed t he world, and You Yourself arranged t he play of it .

You Yourself creat ed t he t hree qualit ies, and fost ered emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

He is called t o account for his deeds done in egot ism; he cont inues coming and going
in reincarnat ion.

The Guru inst ruct s t hose whom t he Lord Himself blesses wit h Grace.

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru; forever and ever, I am a sacrifice t o Him. | | 3| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The love of Maya is ent icing; wit hout t eet h, it has eat en up t he world.

The self-willed manmukhs are eat en away, while t he Gurmukhs are saved; t hey focus
t heir consciousness on t he True Name.

Wit hout t he Name, t he world wanders around insane; t he Gurmukhs come t o see t his.
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I nvolved in worldly affairs, he wast es his life in vain; t he peace-giving Lord does not
come t o abide in his mind.

O Nanak, t hey alone obt ain t he Name, who have such pre-ordained dest iny. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The home wit hin is filled wit h Ambrosial Nect ar, but t he self-willed manmukh does not
get t o t ast e it .

He is like t he deer, who does not recognize it s own musk-scent ; it wanders around,
deluded by doubt .

The manmukh forsakes t he Ambrosial Nect ar, and inst ead gat hers poison; t he Creat or
Himself has fooled him.

How rare are t he Gurmukhs, who obt ain t his underst anding; t hey behold t he Lord God
wit hin t hemselves.

Their minds and bodies are cooled and soot hed, and t heir t ongues enj oy t he sublime
t ast e of t he Lord.

Through t he Word of t he Shabad, t he Name wells up; t hrough t he Shabad, we are
unit ed in t he Lord's Union.

Wit hout t he Shabad, t he whole world is insane, and it loses it s life in vain.

The Shabad alone is Ambrosial Nect ar; O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs obt ain it . | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord God is inaccessible; t ell me, how can we find Him?

He has no form or feat ure, and He cannot be seen; t ell me, how can we medit at e on
Him?

The Lord is formless, immaculat e and inaccessible; which of His Virt ues should we
speak of and sing?

They alone walk on t he Lord's Pat h, whom t he Lord Himself inst ruct s.

The Perfect Guru has revealed Him t o me; serving t he Guru, He is found. | | 4| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I t is as if my body has been crushed in t he oil-press, wit hout yielding even a drop of
blood;

it is as if my soul has been cut apart int o pieces for t he sake of t he Love of t he True
Lord;

O Nanak, st ill, night and day, my Union wit h t he Lord is not broken. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

My Friend is so full of j oy and love; He colors my mind wit h t he color of His Love,

like t he fabric which is t reat ed t o ret ain t he color of t he dye.

O Nanak, t his color does not depart , and no ot her color can be impart ed t o t his fabric.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord Himself is pervading everywhere; t he Lord Himself causes us t o chant His
Name.

The Lord Himself creat ed t he creat ion; He commit s all t o t heir t asks.

He engages some in devot ional worship, and ot hers, He causes t o st ray.

He places some on t he Pat h, while He leads ot hers int o t he wilderness.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; as Gurmukh, he sings
t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 5| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Service t o t he True Guru is fruit ful and rewarding, if one performs it wit h his mind
focused on it .

The fruit s of t he mind's desires are obt ained, and egot ism depart s from wit hin.

His bonds are broken, and he is liberat ed; he remains absorbed in t he True Lord.

I t is so difficult t o obt ain t he Naam in t his world; it comes t o dwell in t he mind of t he
Gurmukh.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o one who serves his True Guru. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The mind of t he self-willed manmukh is so very st ubborn; it is st uck in t he love of
dualit y.

He does not find peace, even in dreams; he passes his life in misery and suffering.

The Pandit s have grown weary of going door t o door, reading and recit ing t heir
script ures; t he Siddhas have gone int o t heir t rances of Samaadhi.

This mind cannot be cont rolled; t hey are t ired of performing religious rit uals.

The impersonat ors have grown weary of wearing false cost umes, and bat hing at t he
sixt y-eight sacred shrines.
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They do not know t he st at e of t heir own minds; t hey are deluded by doubt and
egot ism.

By Guru's Grace, t he Fear of God is obt ained; by great good fort une, t he Lord comes
t o abide in t he mind.

When t he Fear of God comes, t he mind is rest rained, and t hrough t he Word of t he
Shabad, t he ego is burnt away.

Those who are imbued wit h Trut h are immaculat e; t heir light merges in t he Light .

Meet ing t he True Guru, one obt ains t he Name; O Nanak, he is absorbed in peace.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

The pleasures of kings and emperors are pleasing, but t hey last for only a few days.

These pleasures of Maya are like t he color of t he safflower, which wears off in a
moment .

They do not go wit h him when he depart s; inst ead, he carries t he load of sins upon
his head.
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When deat h seizes him, and marches him away, t hen he looks absolut ely hideous.

That lost opport unit y will not come int o his hands again, and in t he end, he regret s
and repent s. | | 6| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Those who t urn t heir faces away from t he True Guru, suffer in sorrow and bondage.

Again and again, t hey are born only t o die; t hey cannot meet t heir Lord.

The disease of doubt does not depart , and t hey find only pain and more pain.

O Nanak, if t he Gracious Lord forgives, t hen one is unit ed in Union wit h t he Word of

Third Mehl:

Those who t urn t heir faces away from t he True Guru, shall find no place of rest or
shelt er.

They wander around from door t o door, like a woman forsaken, wit h a bad charact er
and a bad reput at ion.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are forgiven, and unit ed in Union wit h t he True Guru. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who serve t he True Lord, t he Dest royer of ego, cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean.

Those who chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, are passed over by t he Messenger
of Deat h.

Those who medit at e on t he Lord, go t o His Court in robes of honor.

They alone serve You, O Lord, whom You bless wit h Grace.

I sing cont inually Your Glorious Praises, O Beloved; as Gurmukh, my doubt s and fears
have been dispelled. | | 7| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Upon t he plat e, t hree t hings have been placed; t his is t he sublime, ambrosial food of
t he Lord.

Eat ing t his, t he mind is sat isfied, and t he Door of Salvat ion is found.

I t is so difficult t o obt ain t his food, O Saint s; it is obt ained only by cont emplat ing t he
Guru.

Why should we cast t his riddle out of our minds? We should keep it ever enshrined in
our heart s.

The True Guru has posed t his riddle. The Guru's Sikhs have found it s solut ion.

O Nanak, he alone underst ands t his, whom t he Lord inspires t o underst and. The
Gurmukhs work hard, and find t he Lord. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Those whom t he Primal Lord unit es, remain in Union wit h Him; t hey focus t heir
consciousness on t he True Guru.

Those whom t he Lord Himself separat es, remain separat ed; in t he love of dualit y, t hey
are ruined.

O Nanak, wit hout good karma, what can anyone obt ain? He earns what he is pre-
dest ined t o receive. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Sit t ing t oget her, t he companions sing t he Songs of t he Lord's Praises.

They praise t he Lord's Name cont inually; t hey are a sacrifice t o t he Lord.

Those who hear, and believe in t he Lord's Name, t o t hem I am a sacrifice.

O Lord, let me unit e wit h t he Gurmukhs, who are unit ed wit h You.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who, day and night , behold t heir Guru. | | 8| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:
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Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, everyone wanders around t he world, losing.

The self-willed manmukhs do t heir deeds in t he pit ch black darkness of egot ism.

The Gurmukhs drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, O Nanak, cont emplat ing t he Word of t he
Shabad. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

He wakes in peace, and he sleeps in peace.

The Gurmukh praises t he Lord night and day.

The self-willed manmukh remains deluded by his doubt s.

He is filled wit h anxiet y, and he cannot even sleep.

The spirit ually wise wake and sleep in peace.

Nanak is a sacrifice t o t hose who are imbued wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

They alone medit at e on t he Lord's Name, who are imbued wit h t he Lord.

They medit at e on t he One Lord; t he One and Only Lord is True.

The One Lord is pervading everywhere; t he One Lord creat ed t he Universe.

Those who medit at e on t he Lord's Name, cast out t heir fears.

The Lord Himself blesses t hem wit h Guru's I nst ruct ion; t he Gurmukh medit at es on t he
Lord. | | 9| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Spirit ual wisdom, which would bring underst anding, does not ent er int o his mind.

Wit hout seeing, how can he praise t he Lord? The blind act in blindness.

O Nanak, when one realizes t he Word of t he Shabad, t hen t he Naam comes t o abide
in t he mind. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

There is One Bani; t here is One Guru; t here is one Shabad t o cont emplat e.

True is t he merchandise, and t rue is t he shop; t he warehouses are overflowing wit h
j ewels.

By Guru's Grace, t hey are obt ained, if t he Great Giver gives t hem.

Dealing in t his t rue merchandise, one earns t he profit of t he incomparable Naam.

I n t he midst of poison, t he Ambrosial Nect ar is revealed; by His Mercy, one drinks it
in.

O Nanak, praise t he True Lord; blessed is t he Creat or, t he Embellisher. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who are permeat ed by falsehood, do not love t he Trut h.

I f someone speaks t he Trut h, falsehood is burnt away.

The false are sat isfied by falsehood, like t he crows who eat manure.

When t he Lord grant s His Grace, t hen one medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord.

As Gurmukh, worship t he Lord's Name in adorat ion; fraud and sin shall disappear.
| | 10| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Shaykh, you wander in t he four direct ions, blown by t he four winds; bring your
mind back t o t he home of t he One Lord.

Renounce your pet t y argument s, and realize t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

Bow in humble respect before t he True Guru; He is t he Knower who knows
everyt hing.

Burn away your hopes and desires, and live like a guest in t his world.

I f you walk in harmony wit h t he True Guru's Will, t hen you shall be honored in t he
Court of t he Lord.

O Nanak, t hose who do not cont emplat e t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord - cursed are
t heir clot hes, and cursed is t heir food. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

There is no end t o t he Lord's Glorious Praises; His wort h cannot be described.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord; t hey are absorbed in
His Glorious Virt ues. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord has adorned t he coat of t he body; He has embroidered it wit h devot ional
worship.

The Lord has woven His silk int o it , in so many ways and fashions.

How rare is t hat man of underst anding, who underst ands, and deliberat es wit hin.

He alone underst ands t hese deliberat ions, whom t he Lord Himself inspires t o
underst and.

Poor servant Nanak speaks: t he Gurmukhs know t he Lord, t he Lord is True. | | 11| |

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Shalok, Third Mehl:

Great men speak t he t eachings by relat ing t hem t o individual sit uat ions, but t he whole
world shares in t hem.

One who becomes Gurmukh knows t he Fear of God, and realizes his own self.

I f, by Guru's Grace, one remains dead while yet alive, t he mind becomes cont ent in
it self.

Those who have no fait h in t heir own minds, O Nanak - how can t hey speak of
spirit ual wisdom? | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Those who do not focus t heir consciousness on t he Lord, as Gurmukh, suffer pain and
grief in t he end.

They are blind, inwardly and out wardly, and t hey do not underst and anyt hing.

O Pandit , O religious scholar, t he whole world is fed for t he sake of t hose who are
at t uned t o t he Lord's Name.

Those who praise t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, remain blended wit h t he Lord.

O Pandit , O religious scholar, no one is sat isfied, and no one finds t rue wealt h t hrough
t he love of dualit y.

They have grown weary of reading script ures, but st ill, t hey do not find cont ent ment ,
and t hey pass t heir lives burning, night and day.

Their cries and complaint s never end, and doubt does not depart from wit hin t hem.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t hey rise up and depart wit h
blackened faces. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Beloved, lead me t o meet my True Friend; meet ing wit h Him, I shall ask Him t o
show me t he Pat h.

I am a sacrifice t o t hat Friend, who shows it t o me.

I share His Virt ues wit h Him, and medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

I serve my Beloved Lord forever; serving t he Lord, I have found peace.

I am a sacrifice t o t he True Guru, who has impart ed t his underst anding t o me. | | 12| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Pandit , O religious scholar, your filt h shall not be erased, even if you read t he Vedas
for four ages.

The t hree qualit ies are t he root s of Maya; in egot ism, one forget s t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord.

The Pandit s are deluded, at t ached t o dualit y, and t hey deal only in Maya.

They are filled wit h t hirst and hunger; t he ignorant fools st arve t o deat h.

Serving t he True Guru, peace is obt ained, cont emplat ing t he True Word of t he
Shabad.

Hunger and t hirst have depart ed from wit hin me; I am in love wit h t he True Name.

O Nanak, t hose who are imbued wit h t he Naam, who keep t he Lord clasped t ight ly t o
t heir heart s, are aut omat ically sat isfied. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The self-willed manmukh does not serve t he Lord's Name, and so he suffers in horrible
pain.

He is filled wit h t he darkness of ignorance, and he does not underst and anyt hing.

Because of his st ubborn mind, he does not plant t he seeds of int uit ive peace; what will
he eat in t he world hereaft er, t o sat isfy his hunger?

He has forgot t en t he t reasure of t he Naam; he is caught in t he love of dualit y.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukhs are honored wit h glory, when t he Lord Himself unit es t hem in
His Union. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The t ongue which sings t he Lord's Praises, is so very beaut iful.

One who speaks t he Lord's Name, wit h mind, body and mout h, is pleasing t o t he Lord.

That Gurmukh t ast es t he t he sublime t ast e of t he Lord, and is sat isfied.

She sings cont inually t he Glorious Praises of her Beloved; singing His Glorious Praises,
she is uplift ed.

She is blessed wit h t he Lord's Mercy, and she chant s t he Words of t he Guru, t he True
Guru. | | 13| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

The elephant offers it s head t o t he reins, and t he anvil offers it self t o t he hammer;

j ust so, we offer our minds and bodies t o our Guru; we st and before Him, and serve
Him.
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This is how t he Gurmukhs eliminat e t heir self-conceit , and come t o rule t he whole
world.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh underst ands, when t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Blessed and approved is t he coming int o t he world, of t hose Gurmukhs who medit at e

O Nanak, t hey save t heir families, and t hey are honored in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Guru unit es His Sikhs, t he Gurmukhs, wit h t he Lord.

The Guru keeps some of t hem wit h Himself, and engages ot hers in His Service.

Those who cherish t heir Beloved in t heir conscious minds, t he Guru blesses t hem wit h
His Love.

The Guru loves all of His Gursikhs equally well, like friends, children and siblings.

So chant t he Name of t he Guru, t he True Guru, everyone! Chant ing t he Name of t he
Guru, Guru, you shall be rej uvenat ed. | | 14| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t he blind, ignorant fools do not remember t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord;
t hey involve t hemselves in ot her act ivit ies.

They are bound and gagged at t he door of t he Messenger of Deat h; t hey are
punished, and in t he end, t hey rot away in manure. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

O Nanak, t hose humble beings are t rue and approved, who serve t heir True Guru.

They remain absorbed in t he Name of t he Lord, and t heir comings and goings cease.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Gat hering t he wealt h and propert y of Maya, brings only pain in t he end.

Homes, mansions and adorned palaces will not go wit h anyone.

He may breed horses of various colors, but t hese will not be of any use t o him.

O human, link your consciousness t o t he Lord's Name, and in t he end, it shall be your
companion and helper.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he Gurmukh is blessed
wit h peace. | | 15| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Wit hout t he karma of good act ions, t he Name is not obt ained; it can be obt ained only
by perfect good karma.

O Nanak, if t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace, t hen under Guru's I nst ruct ion, one is
unit ed in His Union. | | 1| |

First Mehl:

Some are cremat ed, and some are buried; some are eat en by dogs.

Some are t hrown int o wat er, while ot hers are t hrown int o wells.

O Nanak, it is not known, where t hey go and int o what t hey merge. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The food and clot hes, and all t he worldly possessions of t hose who are at t uned t o t he
Lord's Name are sacred.

All t he homes, t emples, palaces and way-st at ions are sacred, where t he Gurmukhs,
t he selfless servant s, t he Sikhs and t he renouncers of t he world, go and t ake t heir
rest .

All t he horses, saddles and horse blanket s are sacred, upon which t he Gurmukhs, t he
Sikhs, t he Holy and t he Saint s, mount and ride.

All t he rit uals and Dharmic pract ices and deeds are sacred, for t hose who ut t er t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, t he True Name of t he Lord.

Those Gurmukhs, t hose Sikhs, who have purit y as t heir t reasure, go t o t heir Guru.
| | 16| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O Nanak, forsaking t he Name, he loses everyt hing, in t his world and t he next .

Chant ing, deep medit at ion and aust ere self-disciplined pract ices are all wast ed; he is
deceived by t he love of dualit y.

He is bound and gagged at t he door of t he Messenger of Deat h. He is beat en, and
receives t errible punishment . | | 1| |

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Third Mehl:

They inflict t heir hat red upon t he Saint s, and t hey love t he wicked sinners.

They find no peace in eit her t his world or t he next ; t hey are born only t o die, again
and again.

Their hunger is never sat isfied, and t hey are ruined by dualit y.

The faces of t hese slanderers are blackened in t he Court of t he True Lord.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t hey find no shelt er on eit her t his shore, or t he one
beyond. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who medit at e on t he Lord's Name, are imbued wit h t he Name of t he Lord, Har,
Har, in t heir minds.

For t hose who worship t he One Lord in t heir conscious minds, t here is no ot her t han
t he One Lord.

They alone serve t he Lord, upon whose foreheads such pre-ordained dest iny is
writ t en.

They cont inually sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and singing t he Glories of t he
Glorious Lord, t hey are uplift ed.

Great is t he great ness of t he Gurmukhs, who, t hrough t he Perfect Guru, remain
absorbed in t he Lord's Name. | | 17| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

I t is very difficult t o serve t he True Guru; offer your head, and eradicat e self-conceit .

One who dies in t he Word of t he Shabad shall never have t o die again; his service is
t ot ally approved.

Touching t he philosopher's st one, one becomes t he philosopher's st one, which
t ransforms lead int o gold; remain lovingly at t ached t o t he True Lord.

One who has such pre-ordained dest iny, comes t o meet t he True Guru and God.

O Nanak, t he Lord's servant does not meet Him because of his own account ; he alone
is accept able, whom t he Lord forgives. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

The fools do not know t he difference bet ween good and bad; t hey are deceived by
t heir self-int erest s.

But if t hey cont emplat e t he Word of t he Shabad, t hey obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence, and t heir light merges in t he Light .

The Fear of God is always on t heir minds, and so t hey come t o underst and everyt hing.

The True Guru is pervading t he homes wit hin; He Himself blends t hem wit h t he Lord.

O Nanak, t hey meet t he True Guru, and all t heir desires are fulfilled, if t he Lord grant s
His Grace and so wills. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Blessed, blessed is t he good fort une of t hose devot ees, who, wit h t heir mout hs, ut t er

Blessed, blessed is t he good fort une of t hose Saint s, who, wit h t heir ears, list en t o t he
Lord's Praises.

Blessed, blessed is t he good fort une of t hose holy people, who sing t he Kirt an of t he
Lord's Praises, and so become virt uous.

Blessed, blessed is t he good fort une of t hose Gurmukhs, who live as Gursikhs, and
conquer t heir minds.

But t he great est good fort une of all, is t hat of t he Guru's Sikhs, who fall at t he Guru's
feet . | | 18| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

One who knows God, and who lovingly focuses his at t ent ion on t he One Word of t he
Shabad, keeps his spirit ualit y int act .

The nine t reasures and t he eight een spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas follow him, who
keeps t he Lord enshrined in his heart .

Wit hout t he True Guru, t he Name is not found; underst and t his, and reflect upon it .

O Nanak, t hrough perfect good dest iny, one meet s t he True Guru, and finds peace,
t hroughout t he four ages. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Whet her he is young or old, t he self-willed manmukh cannot escape hunger and t hirst .

The Gurmukhs are imbued wit h t he Word of t he Shabad; t hey are at peace, having
lost t heir self-conceit .

They are sat isfied and sat iat ed wit hin; t hey never feel hungry again.
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O Nanak, what ever t he Gurmukhs do is accept able; t hey remain lovingly absorbed in

Pauree:

I am a sacrifice t o t hose Sikhs who are Gurmukhs.

I behold t he Blessed Vision, t he Darshan of t hose who medit at e on t he Lord's Name.

List ening t o t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, I cont emplat e His virt ues; I writ e His
Praises on t he fabric of my mind.

I praise t he Lord's Name wit h love, and eradicat e all my sins.

Blessed, blessed and beaut eous is t hat body and place, where my Guru places His
feet . | | 19| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Wit hout t he Guru, spirit ual wisdom is not obt ained, and peace does not come t o abide
in t he mind.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he self-willed manmukhs depart ,
aft er having wast ed t heir lives. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

All t he Siddhas, spirit ual mast ers and seekers search for t he Name; t hey have grown
weary of concent rat ing and focusing t heir at t ent ion.

Wit hout t he True Guru, no one finds t he Name; t he Gurmukhs unit e in Union wit h t he
Lord.

Wit hout t he Name, all food and clot hes are wort hless; cursed is such spirit ualit y, and
cursed are such miraculous powers.

That alone is spirit ualit y, and t hat alone is miraculous power, which t he Carefree Lord
spont aneously best ows.

O Nanak, t he Lord's Name abides in t he mind of t he Gurmukh; t his is spirit ualit y, and
t his is miraculous power. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I am a minst rel of God, my Lord and Mast er; every day, I sing t he songs of t he Lord's
Glorious Praises.

I sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises, and I list en t o t he Praises of t he Lord, t he
Mast er of wealt h and Maya.

The Lord is t he Great Giver; all t he world is begging; all beings and creat ures are
beggars.

O Lord, You are kind and compassionat e; You give Your gift s t o even worms and
insect s among t he rocks.

Servant Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; as Gurmukh, he has
become t ruly wealt hy. | | 20| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Reading and st udying are j ust worldly pursuit s, if t here is t hirst and corrupt ion wit hin.

Reading in egot ism, all have grown weary; t hrough t he love of dualit y, t hey are
ruined.

He alone is educat ed, and he alone is a wise Pandit , who cont emplat es t he Word of
t he Guru's Shabad.

He searches wit hin himself, and finds t he t rue essence; he finds t he Door of Salvat ion.

He finds t he Lord, t he t reasure of excellence, and peacefully cont emplat es Him.

Blessed is t he t rader, O Nanak, who, as Gurmukh, t akes t he Name as his only
Support . | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hout conquering his mind, no one can be successful. See t his, and concent rat e on
it .

The wandering holy men are t ired of of making pilgrimages t o sacred shrines; t hey
have not been able t o conquer t heir minds.

The Gurmukh has conquered his mind, and he remains lovingly absorbed in t he True
Lord.

O Nanak, t his is how t he filt h of t he mind is removed; t he Word of t he Shabad burns
away t he ego. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Saint s of t he Lord, O my Siblings of Dest iny, please meet wit h me, and implant t he
Name of t he One Lord wit hin me.

O humble servant s of t he Lord, adorn me wit h t he decorat ions of t he Lord, Har, Har;
let me wear t he robes of t he Lord's forgiveness.

Such decorat ions are pleasing t o my God; such love is dear t o t he Lord.

I chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, day and night ; in an inst ant , all sins are
eradicat ed.

That Gurmukh, unt o whom t he Lord becomes merciful, chant s t he Lord's Name, and
wins t he game of life. | | 21| |

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Shalok, Third Mehl:

The filt h of count less incarnat ions st icks t o t his mind; it has become pit ch black.

The oily rag cannot be cleaned by merely washing it , even if it is washed a hundred
t imes.

By Guru's Grace, one remains dead while yet alive; his int ellect is t ransformed, and he
becomes det ached from t he world.

O Nanak, no filt h st icks t o him, and he does not fall int o t he womb again. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:
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Kali Yuga is called t he Dark Age, but t he most sublime st at e is at t ained in t his age.

The Gurmukh obt ains t he fruit , t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises; t his is his dest iny,
ordained by t he Lord.

O Nanak, by Guru's Grace, he worships t he Lord night and day; he chant s t he Lord's
Name, and remains absorbed in t he Lord's devot ional worship. | | 2| |

Pauree:

O Lord, unit e me wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, so t hat wit h my
mout h, I may speak t he sublime Word of t he Guru's Bani.

I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and const ant ly chant t he Lord's Name; t hrough
t he Guru's Teachings, I enj oy t he Lord's Love const ant ly.

I t ake t he medicine of medit at ion on t he Lord's Name, which has cured all diseases
and mult it udes of sufferings.

Those who do not forget t he Lord, while breat hing or eat ing - know t hem t o be t he
perfect servant s of t he Lord.

Those Gurmukhs who worship t he Lord in adorat ion end t heir subservience t o t he
Messenger of Deat h, and t o t he world. | | 22| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

O man, you have been t orment ed by a night mare, and you have passed your life in
sleep.

You did not wake t o hear t he Word of t he True Guru's Shabad; you have no
inspirat ion wit hin yourself.

That body burns, which has no virt ue, and which does not serve t he Guru.

I have seen t hat t he world is burning, in egot ism and t he love of dualit y.

O Nanak, t hose who seek t he Guru's Sanct uary are saved; wit hin t heir minds, t hey
medit at e on t he True Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

At t uned t o t he Word of t he Shabad, t he soul-bride is rid of egot ism, and she is
glorified.

I f she walks st eadily in t he way of His Will, t hen she is adorned wit h decorat ions.

Her couch becomes beaut iful, and she const ant ly enj oys her Husband Lord; she
obt ains t he Lord as her Husband.

The Lord does not die, and she never suffers pain; she is a happy soul-bride forever.

O Nanak, t he Lord God unit es her wit h Himself; she enshrines love and affect ion for
t he Guru. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Those who conceal and deny t heir Guru, are t he most evil people.

O Dear Lord, let me not even see t hem; t hey are t he worst sinners and murderers.

They wander from house t o house, wit h impure minds, like wicked, forsaken women.

But by great good fort une, t hey may meet t he Company of t he Holy; as Gurmukhs,
t hey are reformed.

O Lord, please be kind and let me meet t he True Guru; I am a sacrifice t o t he Guru.
| | 23| |

Shalok, Third Mehl:

Serving t he Guru, peace is produced, and t hen, one does not suffer in pain.

The cycle of birt h and deat h is brought t o an end, and deat h has no power over at all.

His mind is imbued wit h t he Lord, and he remains merged in t he True Lord.

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice t o t hose who walk in t he Way of t he True Guru's Will. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

Wit hout t he Word of t he Shabad, purit y is not obt ained, even t hough t he soul-bride
may adorn herself wit h all sort s of decorat ions.
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She does not know t he value of her Husband Lord; she is at t ached t o t he love of
dualit y.

She is impure, and ill-mannered, O Nanak; among women, she is t he most evil
woman. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Be kind t o me, Lord, t hat I might chant t he Word of Your Bani.

May I medit at e on t he Lord's Name, chant t he Lord's Name, and obt ain t he profit of
t he Lord's Name.

I am a sacrifice t o t hose who chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, day and night .

May I behold wit h my eyes t hose who worship and adore my Beloved True Guru.

I am a sacrifice t o my Guru, who has unit ed me wit h my Lord, my friend, my very best
friend. | | 24| |


The Lord loves His slaves; t he Lord is t he friend of His slaves.

The Lord is under t he cont rol of His slaves, like t he musical inst rument under t he
cont rol of t he musician.

The Lord's slaves medit at e on t he Lord; t hey love t heir Beloved.

Please, hear me, O God - let Your Grace rain over t he whole world.

The praise of t he Lord's slaves is t he Glory of t he Lord.

The Lord loves His Own Glory, and so His humble servant is celebrat ed and hailed.

That humble servant of t he Lord medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; t he
Lord, and t he Lord's humble servant , are one and t he same.

Servant Nanak is t he slave of t he Lord; O Lord, O God, please, preserve his honor.
| | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

Nanak loves t he True Lord; wit hout Him, he cannot even survive.

Meet ing t he True Guru, one finds t he Perfect Lord, and t he t ongue enj oys t he sublime
essence of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Night and day, morning and night , I sing t o You, Lord.

All beings and creat ures medit at e on Your Name.

You are t he Giver, t he Great Giver; we eat what ever You give us.

I n t he congregat ion of t he devot ees, sins are eradicat ed.

Servant Nanak is forever a sacrifice, a sacrifice, a sacrifice, O Lord. | | 25| |


He has spirit ual ignorance wit hin, and his int ellect is dull and dim; he does not place
his fait h in t he True Guru.

He has deceit wit hin himself, and so he sees decept ion in all ot hers; t hrough his
decept ions, he is t ot ally ruined.

The True Guru's Will does not ent er int o his consciousness, and so he wanders
around, pursuing his own int erest s.

I f He grant s His Grace, t hen Nanak is absorbed int o t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

The self-willed manmukhs are engrossed in emot ional at t achment t o Maya; in t he love
of dualit y, t heir minds are unst eady.

Night and day, t hey are burning; day and night , t hey are t ot ally ruined by t heir
egot ism.

Wit hin t hem, is t he t ot al pit ch darkness of greed, and no one even approaches t hem.

They t hemselves are miserable, and t hey never find peace; t hey are born, only t o die,
and die again.

O Nanak, t he True Lord God forgives t hose, who focus t heir consciousness on t he
Guru's feet . | | 2| |

Pauree:

That Saint , t hat devot ee, is accept able, who is loved by God.

Those beings are wise, who medit at e on t he Lord.

They eat t he food, t he t reasure of t he Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

They apply t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s t o t heir foreheads.
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O Nanak, t hey are purified, bat hing in t he sacred shrine of t he Lord. | | 26| |

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Wit hin t he Gurmukh is peace and t ranquilit y; his mind and body are absorbed in t he

He cont emplat es t he Naam, he st udies t he Naam, and he remains lovingly absorbed in
t he Naam.

He obt ains t he t reasure of t he Naam, and his anxiet y is dispelled.

Meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Naam wells up, and his t hirst and hunger are complet ely
relieved.

O Nanak, imbued wit h t he Naam, he gat hers in t he Naam. | | 1| |

Fourt h Mehl:

One who is cursed by t he True Guru, abandons his home, and wanders around
aimlessly.

He is j eered at , and his face is blackened in t he world hereaft er.

He babbles incoherent ly, and foaming at t he mout h, he dies.
!
What can anyone do? Such is his dest iny, according t o his past deeds.

Wherever he goes, he is a liar, and by t elling lies, he not liked by anyone.

O Siblings of Dest iny, behold t his, t he glorious great ness of our Lord and Mast er, O
Saint s; as one behaves, so does he receive.

This shall be God's det erminat ion in His True Court ; servant Nanak predict s and
proclaims t his. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The True Guru has est ablished t he village; t he Guru has appoint ed it s guards and
prot ect ors.

My hopes are fulfilled, and my mind is imbued wit h t he love of t he Guru's Feet .

The Guru is infinit ely merciful; He has erased all my sins.

The Guru has showered me wit h His Mercy, and He has made me His own.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t he Guru, who has count less virt ues. | | 27| |

Shalok, First Mehl:
!
By His Command, we receive our pre-ordained rewards; so what can we do now, O
Pandit ?
!
When His Command is received, t hen it is decided; all beings move and act
accordingly. | | 1| |

Second Mehl:

The st ring t hrough t he nose is in t he hands of t he Lord Mast er; one's own act ions
drive him on.
!
Wherever his food is, t here he eat s it ; O Nanak, t his is t he Trut h. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The Lord Himself put s everyt hing in it s proper place.

He Himself creat ed t he creat ion, and He Himself dest roys it .

He Himself fashions His creat ures, and He Himself nourishes t hem.

He hugs His slaves close in His embrace, and blesses t hem wit h His Glance of Grace.

O Nanak, His devot ees are forever in bliss; t hey have burnt away t he love of dualit y.
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Shalok, Third Mehl:

O mind, medit at e on t he Dear Lord, wit h single-minded conscious concent rat ion.

The glorious great ness of t he Lord shall last forever and ever; He never regret s what
He gives.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t he Lord; serving Him, peace is obt ained.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh remains merged wit h t he Lord; he burns away his ego t hrough
t he Word of t he Shabad. | | 1| |

Third Mehl:

He Himself enj oins us t o serve Him, and He Himself blesses us wit h forgiveness.

He Himself is t he fat her and mot her of all; He Himself cares for us.

O Nanak, t hose who medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, abide in t he home
of t heir inner being; t hey are honored t hroughout t he ages. | | 2| |

Pauree:

You are t he Creat or, all-powerful, able t o do anyt hing. Wit hout You, t here is no ot her
at all.
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You Yourself creat ed t he world, and You Yourself shall dest roy it in t he end.

The Word of Your Shabad alone is pervading everywhere; what ever You do, comes t o
pass.

God blesses t he Gurmukh wit h glorious great ness, and t hen, he finds t he Lord.

As Gurmukh, Nanak worships and adores t he Lord; let everyone proclaim, "Blessed,
blessed, blessed is He, t he Guru! "| | 29| | 1| | Sudh| |

Raag Sorat 'h, The Word Of Devot ee Kabeer Jee, First House:


Worshipping t heir idols, t he Hindus die; t he Muslims die bowing t heir heads.

The Hindus cremat e t heir dead, while t he Muslims bury t heirs; neit her finds Your t rue
st at e, Lord. | | 1| |

O mind, t he world is a deep, dark pit .

On all four sides, Deat h has spread his net . | | 1| | Pause| |

Recit ing t heir poems, t he poet s die; t he myst ical ascet ics die while j ourneying t o
Kaydaar Naat 'h.

The Yogis die, wit h t heir mat t ed hair, but even t hey do not find Your st at e, Lord. | | 2| |

The kings die, gat hering and hoarding t heir money, burying great quant it ies of gold.

The Pandit s die, reading and recit ing t he Vedas; women die, gazing at t heir own
beaut y. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, all come t o ruin; behold, and know t his, O body.

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, who can find salvat ion? Kabeer speaks t he Teachings.
| | 4| | 1| |

When t he body is burnt , it t urns t o ashes; if it is not cremat ed, t hen it is eat en by
armies of worms.

The unbaked clay pit cher dissolves, when wat er is poured int o it ; t his is also t he
nat ure of t he body. | | 1| |

Why, O Siblings of Dest iny, do you st rut around, all puffed up wit h pride?

Have you forgot t en t hose days, when you were hanging, face down, for t en mont hs?
| | 1| | Pause| |

Like t he bee which collect s honey, t he fool eagerly gat hers and collect s wealt h.

At t he t ime of deat h, t hey shout , "Take him away, t ake him away! Why leave a ghost
lying around?"| | 2| |

His wife accompanies him t o t he t hreshold, and his friends and companions beyond.

All t he people and relat ives go as far as t he cremat ion grounds, and t hen, t he soul-
swan goes on alone. | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O mort al being: you have been seized by Deat h, and you have
fallen int o t he deep, dark pit .

You have ent angled yourself in t he false wealt h of Maya, like t he parrot caught in t he
t rap. | | 4| | 2| |

List ening t o all t he t eachings of t he Vedas and t he Puraanas, I want ed t o perform t he
religious rit uals.

But seeing all t he wise men caught by Deat h, I arose and left t he Pandit s; now I am
free of t his desire. | | 1| |

O mind, you have not complet ed t he only t ask you were given;

you have not medit at ed on t he Lord, your King. | | 1| | Pause| |

Going t o t he forest s, t hey pract ice Yoga and deep, aust ere medit at ion; t hey live on
root s and t he fruit s t hey gat her.

The musicians, t he Vedic scholars, t he chant ers of one word and t he men of silence,
all are list ed on t he Regist er of Deat h. | | 2| |

Loving devot ional worship does not ent er int o your heart ; pampering and adorning
your body, you must st ill give it up.

You sit and play music, but you are st ill a hypocrit e; what do you expect t o receive
from t he Lord? | | 3| |

Deat h has fallen on t he whole world; t he doubt ing religious scholars are also list ed on
t he Regist er of Deat h.
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Says Kabeer, t hose humble people become pure - t hey become Khalsa - who know t he
Lord's loving devot ional worship. | | 4| | 3| |

Second House| |

Wit h bot h of my eyes, I look around;

I don't see anyt hing except t he Lord.

My eyes gaze lovingly upon Him,

and now, I cannot speak of anyt hing else. | | 1| |

My doubt s were removed, and my fear ran away,

when my consciousness became at t ached t o t he Lord's Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

When t he magician beat s his t ambourine,

everyone comes t o see t he show.
!
When t he magician winds up his show,

t hen he enj oys it s play all alone. | | 2| |

By preaching sermons, one's doubt is not dispelled.

Everyone is t ired of preaching and t eaching.

The Lord causes t he Gurmukh t o underst and;

his heart remains permeat ed wit h t he Lord. | | 3| |

When t he Guru grant s even a bit of His Grace,

one's body, mind and ent ire being are absorbed int o t he Lord.

Says Kabeer, I am imbued wit h t he Lord's Love;

I have met wit h t he Life of t he world, t he Great Giver. | | 4| | 4| |

Let t he sacred script ures be your milk and cream,

and t he ocean of t he mind t he churning vat .

Be t he but t er-churner of t he Lord,

and your but t ermilk shall not be wast ed. | | 1| |

O soul-bride slave, why don't you t ake t he Lord as your Husband?

He is t he Life of t he world, t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

The chain is around your neck, and t he cuffs are on your feet .

The Lord has sent you wandering around from house t o house.

And st ill, you do not medit at e on t he Lord, O soul-bride, slave.

Deat h is wat ching you, O wret ched woman. | | 2| |

The Lord God is t he Cause of causes.

What is in t he hands of t he poor soul-bride, t he slave?

She awakens from her slumber,

and she becomes at t ached t o what ever t he Lord at t aches her. | | 3| |
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O soul-bride, slave, where did you obt ain t hat wisdom,

by which you erased your inscript ion of doubt ?

Kabeer has t ast ed t hat subt le essence;

by Guru's Grace, his mind is reconciled wit h t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| |

Wit hout Him, we cannot even live;

when we meet Him, t hen our t ask is complet ed.
!
People say it is good t o live forever,

but wit hout dying, t here is no life. | | 1| |

So now, what sort wisdom should I cont emplat e and preach?

As I wat ch, worldly t hings dissipat e. | | 1| | Pause| |

Saffron is ground up, and mixed wit h sandalwood;

wit hout eyes, t he world is seen.

The son has given birt h t o his fat her;

wit hout a place, t he cit y has been est ablished. | | 2| |

The humble beggar has found t he Great Giver,

but he is unable t o eat what he has been given.

He cannot leave it alone, but it is never exhaust ed.

He shall not go t o beg from ot hers any longer. | | 3| |

Those select few, who know how t o die while yet alive, enj oy great peace.

Kabeer has found t hat wealt h;

meet ing wit h t he Lord, he has erased his self-conceit . | | 4| | 6| |

What use is it t o read, and what use is it t o st udy?
!
What use is it t o list en t o t he Vedas and t he Puraanas?

What use is reading and list ening,

if celest ial peace is not at t ained? | | 1| |

The fool does not chant t he Name of t he Lord.

So what does he t hink of, over and over again? | | 1| | Pause| |

I n t he darkness, we need a lamp
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t o find t he incomprehensible t hing.

I have found t his incomprehensible t hing;

my mind is illuminat ed and enlight ened. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, now I know Him;

since I know Him, my mind is pleased and appeased.

My mind is pleased and appeased, and yet , people do not believe it .

They do not believe it , so what can I do? | | 3| | 7| |

I n his heart t here is decept ion, and yet in his mout h are words of wisdom.

You are false - why are you churning wat er? | | 1| |
! ! !
Why do you bot her t o wash your body?
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Your heart is st ill full of filt h. | | 1| | Pause| |

The gourd may be washed at t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines,

but even t hen, it s bit t erness is not removed. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer aft er deep cont emplat ion,

please help me cross over t he t errifying world-ocean, O Lord, O Dest royer of ego.
| | 3| | 8| |

Sorat 'h:


Pract icing great hypocrisy, he acquires t he wealt h of ot hers.

Ret urning home, he squanders it on his wife and children. | | 1| |

O my mind, do not pract ice decept ion, even inadvert ent ly.

I n t he end, your own soul shall have t o answer for it s account . | | 1| | Pause| |

Moment by moment , t he body is wearing away, and old age is assert ing it self.

And t hen, when you are old, no one shall pour wat er int o your cup. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, no one belongs t o you.

Why not chant t he Lord's Name in your heart , when you are st ill young? | | 3| | 9| |

O Saint s, my windy mind has now become peaceful and st ill.

I t seems t hat I have learned somet hing of t he science of Yoga. | | Pause| |

The Guru has shown me t he hole,

t hrough which t he deer carefully ent ers.

I have now closed off t he doors,

and t he unst ruck celest ial sound current resounds. | | 1| |

The pit cher of my heart -lot us is filled wit h wat er;

I have spilled out t he wat er, and set it upright .

Says Kabeer, t he Lord's humble servant , t his I know.

Now t hat I know t his, my mind is pleased and appeased. | | 2| | 10| |

Raag Sorat 'h:

I am so hungry, I cannot perform devot ional worship service.

Here, Lord, t ake back Your mala.
!
I beg for t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s.

I do not owe anyone anyt hing. | | 1| |

O Lord, how can I be wit h You?

I f You do not give me Yourself, t hen I shall beg unt il I get You. | | Pause| |

!
I ask for t wo kilos of flour,

and half a pound of ghee, and salt .
!
I ask for a pound of beans,

which I shall eat t wice a day. | | 2| |
!
I ask for a cot , wit h four legs,

and a pillow and mat t ress.
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I ask for a quit t o cover myself.
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Your humble servant shall perform Your devot ional worship service wit h love. | | 3| |

I have no greed;

Your Name is t he only ornament I wish for.

Says Kabeer, my mind is pleased and appeased;

now t hat my mind is pleased and appeased, I have come t o know t he Lord. | | 4| | 11| |

Raag Sorat 'h, The Word Of Devot ee Naam Dayv Jee, Second House:


When I see Him, I sing His Praises.

Then I , his humble servant , become pat ient . | | 1| |
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Meet ing t he Divine True Guru, I merge int o t he sound current of t he Naad.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Where t he dazzling whit e light is seen,

t here t he unst ruck sound current of t he Shabad resounds.

One's light merges in t he Light ;

by Guru's Grace, I know t his. | | 2| |

The j ewels are in t he t reasure chamber of t he heart -lot us.

They sparkle and glit t er like light ning.

The Lord is near at hand, not far away.

He is t ot ally permeat ing and pervading in my soul. | | 3| |

Where t he light of t he undying sun shines,

t he light of burning lamps seems insignificant .

By Guru's Grace, I know t his.

Servant Naam Dayv is absorbed in t he Celest ial Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

Fourt h House, Sorat 'h:

The woman next door asked Naam Dayv, "Who built your house?

I shall pay him double wages. Tell me, who is your carpent er?"| | 1| |

O sist er, I cannot give t his carpent er t o you.

Behold, my carpent er is pervading everywhere.

My carpent er is t he Support of t he breat h of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

!
This carpent er demands t he wages of love, if someone want s Him t o build t heir house.

When one breaks his t ies wit h all t he people and relat ives, t hen t he carpent er comes
of His own accord. | | 2| |
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I cannot describe such a carpent er, who is cont ained in everyt hing, everywhere.

The mut e t ast es t he most sublime ambrosial nect ar, but if you ask him t o describe it ,
he cannot . | | 3| |
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List en t o t he virt ues of t his carpent er, O sist er; He st opped t he oceans, and
est ablished Dhroo as t he pole st ar.

Naam Dayv's Lord Mast er brought Sit a back, and gave Sri Lanka t o Bhabheekhan.
| | 4| | 2| |

Sorat 'h, Third House:

The skinless drum plays.

Wit hout t he rainy season, t he clouds shake wit h t hunder.

Wit hout clouds, t he rain falls,

if one cont emplat es t he essence of realit y. | | 1| |

I have met my Beloved Lord.

Meet ing wit h Him, my body is made beaut eous and sublime. | | 1| | Pause| |

Touching t he philosopher's st one, I have been t ransformed int o gold.

I have t hreaded t he j ewels int o my mout h and mind.

I love Him as my own, and my doubt has been dispelled.

Seeking t he Guru's guidance, my mind is cont ent . | | 2| |

The wat er is cont ained wit hin t he pit cher;

I know t hat t he One Lord is cont ained in all.

The mind of t he disciple has fait h in t he Guru.

Servant Naam Dayv underst ands t he essence of realit y. | | 3| | 3| |

Raag Sorat 'h, The Word Of Devot ee Ravi Daas Jee:


When I am in my ego, t hen You are not wit h me. Now t hat You are wit h me, t here is
no egot ism wit hin me.
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The wind may raise up huge waves in t he vast ocean, but t hey are j ust wat er in
wat er. | | 1| |

O Lord, what can I say about such an illusion?

Things are not as t hey seem. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t is like t he king, who falls asleep upon his t hrone, and dreams t hat he is a beggar.

His kingdom is int act , but separat ed from it , he suffers in sorrow. Such is my own
condit ion. | | 2| |
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Like t he st ory of t he rope mist aken for a snake, t he myst ery has now been explained
t o me.

Like t he many bracelet s, which I mist akenly t hought were gold; now, I do not say
what I said t hen. | | 3| |
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The One Lord is pervading t he many forms; He enj oys Himself in all heart s.

Says Ravi Daas, t he Lord is nearer t han our own hands and feet . What ever will be, will
be. | | 4| | 1| |

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I f I am bound by t he noose of emot ional at t achment , t hen I shall bind You, Lord, wit h
t he bonds of love.

Go ahead and t ry t o escape, Lord; I have escaped by worshipping and adoring You.
| | 1| |

O Lord, You know my love for You.

Now, what will You do? | | 1| | Pause| |
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A fish is caught , cut up, and cooked it in many different ways.

Bit by bit , it is eat en, but st ill, it does not forget t he wat er. | | 2| |

The Lord, our King, is fat her t o no one, except t hose who love Him.

The veil of emot ional at t achment has been cast over t he ent ire world, but it does not
bot her t he Lord's devot ee. | | 3| |

Says Ravi Daas, my devot ion t o t he One Lord is increasing; now, who can I t ell t his
t o?

That which brought me t o worship and adore You - I am st ill suffering t hat pain.
| | 4| | 2| |

I obt ained t his precious human life as a reward for my past act ions, but wit hout
discriminat ing wisdom, it is wast ed in vain.

Tell me, wit hout devot ional worship of t he Lord, of what use are mansions and
t hrones like t hose of King I ndra? | | 1| |

You have not considered t he sublime essence of t he Name of t he Lord, our King;

t his sublime essence shall cause you t o forget all ot her essences. | | 1| | Pause| |

We do not know what we need t o know, and we have become insane. We do not
consider what we should consider; our days are passing away.

Our passions are st rong, and our discriminat ing int ellect is weak; we have no access
t o t he supreme obj ect ive. | | 2| |

We say one t hing, and do somet hing else; ent angled in endless Maya, we do not
underst and anyt hing.

Says Ravi Daas, Your slave, O Lord, I am disillusioned and det ached; please, spare me
Your anger, and have mercy on my soul. | | 3| | 3| |

He is t he ocean of peace; t he miraculous t ree of life, t he wish-fulfilling j ewel, and t he
Kaamadhayna, t he cow which fulfills all desires, all are in His power.

The four great blessings, t he eight een supernat ural spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas,
and t he nine t reasures, are all in t he palm of His hand. | | 1| |

You do not chant wit h your t ongue t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har.

Abandon your involvement in all ot her words. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
The various Shaast ras, Puranaas, and t he Vedas of Brahma, are made up of t hirt y-four
let t ers.

Aft er deep cont emplat ion, Vyaas spoke of t he supreme obj ect ive; t here is not hing
equal t o t he Lord's Name. | | 2| |

Very fort unat e are t hose who are absorbed in celest ial bliss, and released from t heir
ent anglement s; t hey are lovingly at t ached t o t he Lord.

Says Ravi Daas, enshrine t he Lord's Light wit hin your heart , and your fear of birt h and
deat h shall run away from you. | | 3| | 4| |

I f You are t he mount ain, Lord, t hen I am t he peacock.

I f You are t he moon, t hen I am t he part ridge in love wit h it . | | 1| |

O Lord, if You will not break wit h me, t hen I will not break wit h You.

For, if I were t o break wit h You, wit h whom would I t hen j oin? | | 1| | Pause| |

I f You are t he lamp, t hen I am t he wick.

I f You are t he sacred place of pilgrimage, t hen I am t he pilgrim. | | 2| |
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I am j oined in t rue love wit h You, Lord.

I am j oined wit h You, and I have broken wit h all ot hers. | | 3| |

Wherever I go, t here I serve You.

There is no ot her Lord Mast er t han You, O Divine Lord. | | 4| |
!
Medit at ing, vibrat ing upon You, t he noose of deat h is cut away.

To at t ain devot ional worship, Ravi Daas sings t o You, Lord. | | 5| | 5| |

The body is a wall of wat er, support ed by t he pillars of air; t he egg and sperm are t he
mort ar.
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The framework is made up of bones, flesh and veins; t he poor soul-bird dwells wit hin
it . | | 1| |

O mort al, what is mine, and what is yours?

The soul is like a bird perched upon a t ree. | | 1| | Pause| |

!
You lay t he foundat ion and build t he walls.
!
But in t he end, t hree and a half cubit s will be your measured space. | | 2| |

You make your hair beaut iful, and wear a st ylish t urban on your head.

But in t he end, t his body shall be reduced t o a pile of ashes. | | 3| |

Your palaces are loft y, and your brides are beaut iful.

But wit hout t he Lord's Name, you shall lose t he game ent irely. | | 4| |
!
My social st at us is low, my ancest ry is low, and my life is wret ched.

I have come t o Your Sanct uary, O Luminous Lord, my King; so says Ravi Daas, t he
shoemaker. | | 5| | 6| |
!
I am a shoemaker, but I do not know how t o mend shoes.

People come t o me t o mend t heir shoes. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have no awl t o st it ch t hem;
!
I have no knife t o pat ch t hem. | | 1| |

Mending, mending, people wast e t heir lives and ruin t hemselves.
!
Wit hout wast ing my t ime mending, I have found t he Lord. | | 2| |

Ravi Daas chant s t he Lord's Name;

he is not concerned wit h t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| | 7| |

Raag Sorat 'h, The Word Of Devot ee Bheekhan Jee:


Tears well up in my eyes, my body has become weak, and my hair has become milky-
whit e.

My t hroat is t ight , and I cannot ut t er even one word; what can I do now? I am a mere
mort al. | | 1| |

O Lord, my King, Gardener of t he world-garden, be my Physician,

and save me, Your Saint . | | 1| | Pause| |

My head aches, my body is burning, and my heart is filled wit h anguish.

Such is t he disease t hat has st ruck me; t here is no medicine t o cure it . | | 2| |

The Name of t he Lord, t he ambrosial, immaculat e wat er, is t he best medicine in t he
world.

By Guru's Grace, says servant Bheekhan, I have found t he Door of Salvat ion. | | 3| | 1| |

Such is t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he invaluable j ewel, t he most sublime
wealt h, which I have found t hrough good deeds.

By various effort s, I have enshrined it wit hin my heart ; t his j ewel cannot be hidden by
hiding it . | | 1| |

The Glorious Praises of t he Lord cannot be spoken by speaking.

They are like t he sweet candies given t o a mut e. | | 1| | Pause| |

The t ongue speaks, t he ears list en, and t he mind cont emplat es t he Lord; t hey find
peace and comfort .
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Says Bheekhan, my eyes are cont ent ; wherever I look, t here I see t he Lord. | | 2| | 2| |
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Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas:


My soul is afraid; t o whom should I complain?

I serve Him, who makes me forget my pains; He is t he Giver, forever and ever. | | 1| |

My Lord and Mast er is forever new; He is t he Giver, forever and ever. | | 1| | Pause| |

Night and day, I serve my Lord and Mast er; He shall save me in t he end.

Hearing and list ening, O my dear sist er, I have crossed over. | | 2| |

O Merciful Lord, Your Name carries me across.

I am forever a sacrifice t o You. | | 1| | Pause| |

I n all t he world, t here is only t he One True Lord; t here is no ot her at all.

He alone serves t he Lord, upon whom t he Lord cast s His Glance of Grace. | | 3| |

Wit hout You, O Beloved, how could I even live?
!
Bless me wit h such great ness, t hat I may remain at t ached t o Your Name.

There is no ot her, O Beloved, t o whom I can go and speak. | | 1| | Pause| |

I serve my Lord and Mast er; I ask for no ot her.

Nanak is His slave; moment by moment , bit by bit , he is a sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| |

O Lord Mast er, I am a sacrifice t o Your Name, moment by moment , bit by bit .
| | 1| | Pause| | 4| | 1| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl:
!
We are human beings of t he briefest moment ; we do not know t he appoint ed t ime of
our depart ure.

Prays Nanak, serve t he One, t o whom our soul and breat h of life belong. | | 1| |

You are blind - see and consider, how many days your life shall last . | | 1| | Pause| |

My breat h, my flesh and my soul are all Yours, Lord; You are so very dear t o me.

Nanak, t he poet , says t his, O True Lord Cherisher. | | 2| |

I f you gave not hing, O my Lord and Mast er, what could anyone pledge t o You?

Nanak prays, we receive t hat which we are pre-dest ined t o receive. | | 3| |

The deceit ful person does not remember t he Lord's Name; he pract ices only deceit .

When he is marched in chains t o Deat h's door, t hen, he regret s his act ions. | | 4| |
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As long as we are in t his world, O Nanak, we should list en, and speak of t he Lord.

I have searched, but I have found no way t o remain here; so, remain dead while yet
alive. | | 5| | 2| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, Second House:


How can I remember t he Lord in medit at ion? I cannot medit at e on Him in
remembrance.

My heart is burning, and my soul is crying out in pain.

The True Lord creat es and adorns.

Forget t ing Him, how can one be good? | | 1| |

By clever t ricks and commands, He cannot be found.

How am I t o meet my True Lord, O my mot her? | | 1| | Pause| |

How rare is t he one who goes out , and searches for t he merchandise of t he Naam.

No one t ast es it , and no one eat s it .

Honor is not obt ained by t rying t o please ot her people.

One's honor is preserved, only if t he Lord preserves it . | | 2| |

Wherever I look, t here I see Him, pervading and permeat ing.

Wit hout You, I have no ot her place of rest .

He may t ry, but what can anyone do by his own doing?

He alone is blessed, whom t he True Lord forgives. | | 3| |

Now, I shall have t o get up and depart , in an inst ant , in t he clapping of hands.

What face will I show t he Lord? I have no virt ue at all.

As is t he Lord's Glance of Grace, so it is.

Wit hout His Glance of Grace, O Nanak, no one is blessed. | | 4| | 1| | 3| |


I f t he Lord best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen one remembers Him in medit at ion.

The soul is soft ened, and he remains absorbed in t he Lord's Love.

His soul and t he Supreme Soul become one.

The dualit y of t he inner mind is overcome. | | 1| |

By Guru's Grace, God is found.

One's consciousness is at t ached t o t he Lord, and so Deat h does not devour him.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Remembering t he True Lord in medit at ion, one is enlight ened.

Then, in t he midst of Maya, he remains det ached.

Such is t he Glory of t he True Guru;

in t he midst of children and spouses, t hey at t ain emancipat ion. | | 2| |

Such is t he service which t he Lord's servant performs,

t hat he dedicat es his soul t o t he Lord, t o whom it belongs.

One who is pleasing t o t he Lord and Mast er is accept able.

Such a servant obt ains honor in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

He enshrines t he image of t he True Guru in his heart .

He obt ains t he rewards which he desires.

The True Lord and Mast er grant s His Grace;

how can such a servant be afraid of deat h? | | 4| |

Prays Nanak, pract ice cont emplat ion,

and enshrine love for t he True Word of His Bani.

Then, you shall find t he Gat e of Salvat ion.

This Shabad is t he most excellent of all chant ing and aust ere medit at ions. | | 5| | 2| | 4| |


My soul burns, over and over again.

Burning and burning, it is ruined, and it falls int o evil.

That body, which forget s t he Word of t he Guru's Bani,

cries out in pain, like a chronic pat ient . | | 1| |

To speak t oo much and babble is useless.

Even wit hout our speaking, He knows everyt hing. | | 1| | Pause| |

He creat ed our ears, eyes and nose.

He gave us our t ongue t o speak so fluent ly.
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He preserved t he mind in t he fire of t he womb;

at His Command, t he wind blows everywhere. | | 2| |

These worldly at t achment s, loves and pleasurable t ast es,

all are j ust black st ains.

One who depart s, wit h t hese black st ains of sin on his face

shall find no place t o sit in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

By Your Grace, we chant Your Name.

Becoming at t ached t o it , one is saved; t here is no ot her way.

Even if one is drowning, st ill, he may be saved.

O Nanak, t he True Lord is t he Giver of all. | | 4| | 3| | 5| |


I f a t hief praises someone, his mind is not pleased.

I f a t hief curses him, no damage is done.

No one will t ake responsibilit y for a t hief.

How can a t hief's act ions be good? | | 1| |

List en, O mind, you blind, false dog!

Even wit hout your speaking, t he Lord knows and underst ands. | | 1| | Pause| |

A t hief may be handsome, and a t hief may be wise,

but he is st ill j ust a count erfeit coin, wort h only a shell.

I f it is kept and mixed wit h ot her coins,

it will be found t o be false, when t he coins are inspect ed. | | 2| |

As one act s, so does he receive.

As he plant s, so does he eat .

He may praise himself gloriously,

but st ill, according t o his underst anding, so is t he pat h he must follow. | | 3| |

He may t ell hundreds of lies t o conceal his falsehood,

and all t he world may call him good.

I f it pleases You, Lord, even t he foolish are approved.

O Nanak, t he Lord is wise, knowing, all-knowing. | | 4| | 4| | 6| |


The body is t he paper, and t he mind is t he inscript ion writ t en upon it .

The ignorant fool does not read what is writ t en on his forehead.

I n t he Court of t he Lord, t hree inscript ions are recorded.

Behold, t he count erfeit coin is wort hless t here. | | 1| |

O Nanak, if t here is silver in it ,

t hen everyone proclaims, "I t is genuine, it is genuine."| | 1| | Pause| |

The Qazi t ells lies and eat s filt h;

t he Brahmin kills and t hen t akes cleansing bat hs.

The Yogi is blind, and does not know t he Way.

The t hree of t hem devise t heir own dest ruct ion. | | 2| |

He alone is a Yogi, who underst ands t he Way.

By Guru's Grace, he knows t he One Lord.

He alone is a Qazi, who t urns away from t he world,

and who, by Guru's Grace, remains dead while yet alive.

He alone is a Brahmin, who cont emplat es God.

He saves himself, and saves all his generat ions as well. | | 3| |

One who cleanses his own mind is wise.

One who cleanses himself of impurit y is a Muslim.

One who reads and underst ands is accept able.

Upon his forehead is t he I nsignia of t he Court of t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| | 7| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, Third House:


No, no, t his is not t he t ime, when people know t he way t o Yoga and Trut h.

The holy places of worship in t he world are pollut ed, and so t he world is drowning.
| | 1| |

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Lord's Name is t he most sublime.

Some people t ry t o deceive t he world by closing t heir eyes and holding t heir nost rils
closed. | | 1| | Pause| |

They close off t heir nost rils wit h t heir fingers, and claim t o see t he t hree worlds.
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But t hey cannot even see what is behind t hem. What a st range lot us pose t his is! | | 2| |

The K'shat riyas have abandoned t heir religion, and have adopt ed a foreign language.

The whole world has been reduced t o t he same social st at us; t he st at e of
right eousness and Dharma has been lost . | | 3| |

They analyze eight chapt ers of (Panini's) grammar and t he Puraanas. They st udy t he
Vedas,

but wit hout t he Lord's Name, no one is liberat ed; so says Nanak, t he Lord's slave.
| | 4| | 1| | 6| | 8| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, Aart ee:


I n t he bowl of t he sky, t he sun and moon are t he lamps; t he st ars in t he const ellat ions
are t he pearls.

The fragrance of sandalwood is t he incense, t he wind is t he fan, and all t he veget at ion
are flowers in offering t o You, O Luminous Lord. | | 1| |

What a beaut iful lamp-lit worship service t his is! O Dest royer of fear, t his is Your
Aart ee, Your worship service.

The sound current of t he Shabad is t he sounding of t he t emple drums. | | 1| | Pause| |

Thousands are Your eyes, and yet You have no eyes. Thousands are Your forms, and
yet You have not even one form.

Thousands are Your lot us feet , and yet You have no feet . Wit hout a nose, t housands
are Your noses. I am enchant ed wit h Your play! | | 2| |

The Divine Light is wit hin everyone; You are t hat Light .

Yours is t hat Light which shines wit hin everyone.

By t he Guru's Teachings, t his Divine Light is revealed.

That which pleases t he Lord is t he t rue worship service. | | 3| |

My soul is ent iced by t he honey-sweet lot us feet of t he Lord; night and day, I t hirst for
t hem.

Bless Nanak, t he t hirst y song-bird, wit h t he wat er of Your Mercy, t hat he may come t o
dwell in Your Name. | | 4| | 1| | 7| | 9| |

Dhanaasaree, Third Mehl, Second House, Chau-Padas:


This wealt h is inexhaust ible. I t shall never be exhaust ed, and it shall never be lost .

The Perfect True Guru has revealed it t o me.

I am forever a sacrifice t o my True Guru.

By Guru's Grace, I have enshrined t he Lord wit hin my mind. | | 1| |

They alone are wealt hy, who lovingly at t une t hemselves t o t he Lord's Name.

The Perfect Guru has revealed t o me t he Lord's t reasure; by t he Lord's Grace, it has
come t o abide in my mind. | | Pause| |

He is rid of his demerit s, and his heart is permeat ed wit h merit and virt ue.

By Guru's Grace, he nat urally dwells in celest ial peace.

True is t he Word of t he Perfect Guru's Bani.

They bring peace t o t he mind, and celest ial peace is absorbed wit hin. | | 2| |

O my humble Siblings of Dest iny, behold t his st range and wonderful t hing:

dualit y is overcome, and t he Lord dwells wit hin his mind.

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is priceless; it cannot be t aken.

By Guru's Grace, it comes t o abide in t he mind. | | 3| |

He is t he One God, abiding wit hin all.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, He is revealed in t he heart .

One who int uit ively knows and realizes God,

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O Nanak, obt ains t he Naam; his mind is pleased and appeased. | | 4| | 1| |

Dhanaasaree, Third Mehl:

The wealt h of t he Lord's Name is immaculat e, and absolut ely infinit e.

The Word of t he Guru's Shabad is over-flowing wit h t reasure.

Know t hat , except for t he wealt h of t he Name, all ot her wealt h is poison.

The egot ist ical people are burning in t heir at t achment t o Maya. | | 1| |

How rare is t hat Gurmukh who t ast es t he sublime essence of t he Lord.

He is always in bliss, day and night ; t hrough perfect good dest iny, he obt ains t he
Name. | | Pause| |

The Word of t he Shabad is a lamp, illuminat ing t he t hree worlds.

One who t ast es it , becomes immaculat e.

The immaculat e Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, washes off t he filt h of ego.

True devot ional worship brings last ing peace. | | 2| |

One who t ast es t he sublime essence of t he Lord is t he Lord's humble servant .

He is forever happy; he is never sad.

He himself is liberat ed, and he liberat es ot hers as well.

He chant s t he Lord's Name, and t hrough t he Lord, he finds peace. | | 3| |

Wit hout t he True Guru, everyone dies, crying out in pain.

Night and day, t hey burn, and find no peace.

But meet ing t he True Guru, all t hirst is quenched.
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O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, one finds peace and t ranquilit y. | | 4| | 2| |


Gat her in and cherish forever t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name, deep wit hin;


They alone obt ain t he t reasure of Liberat ion,

who are lovingly imbued wit h, and focused on t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

Serving t he Guru, one obt ains t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name.

He is illumined and enlight ened wit hin, and he medit at es on t he Lord's Name.
| | Pause| |

This love for t he Lord is like t he love of t he bride for her husband.
!
God ravishes and enj oys t he soul-bride who is adorned wit h peace and t ranquilit y.

No one finds God t hrough egot ism.

Wandering away from t he Primal Lord, t he root of all, one wast es his life in vain. | | 2| |

Tranquilit y, celest ial peace, pleasure and t he Word of His Bani come from t he Guru.

True is t hat service, which leads one t o merge in t he Naam.

Blessed wit h t he Word of t he Shabad, he medit at es forever on t he Lord, t he Beloved.

Through t he True Name, glorious great ness is obt ained. | | 3| |

The Creat or Himself abides t hroughout t he ages.

I f He cast s His Glance of Grace, t hen we meet Him.

Through t he Word of Gurbani, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind.

O Nanak, God unit es wit h Himself t hose who are imbued wit h Trut h. | | 4| | 3| |


The world is pollut ed, and t hose in t he world become pollut ed as well.

I n at t achment t o dualit y, it comes and goes.

This love of dualit y has ruined t he ent ire world.

The self-willed manmukh suffers punishment , and forfeit s his honor. | | 1| |

Serving t he Guru, one becomes immaculat e.

He enshrines t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, wit hin, and his st at e becomes exalt ed.
| | Pause| |

The Gurmukhs are saved, t aking t o t he Lord's Sanct uary.

At t uned t o t he Lord's Name, t hey commit t hemselves t o devot ional worship.

The Lord's humble servant performs devot ional worship, and is blessed wit h
great ness.

At t uned t o Trut h, he is absorbed in celest ial peace. | | 2| |

Know t hat one who purchases t he True Name is very rare.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, he comes t o underst and himself.

True is his capit al, and t rue is his t rade.

Blessed is t hat person, who loves t he Naam. | | 3| |

God, t he True Lord, has at t ached some t o His True Name.

They list en t o t he most sublime Word of His Bani, and t he Word of His Shabad.
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True is service t o t he True Lord God.

O Nanak, t he Naam is t he Embellisher. | | 4| | 4| |


I am a sacrifice t o t hose who serve t he Lord.

The Trut h is in t heir heart s, and t he True Name is on t heir lips.

Dwelling upon t he Truest of t he True, t heir pains are dispelled.

Through t he True Word of t he Shabad, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t heir minds. | | 1| |

List ening t o t he Word of Gurbani, filt h is washed off,

and t hey nat urally enshrine t he Lord's Name in t heir minds. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who conquers fraud, deceit and t he fire of desire
!
finds t ranquilit y, peace and pleasure wit hin.

I f one walks in harmony wit h t he Guru's Will, he eliminat es his self-conceit .

He finds t he True Mansion of t he Lord's Presence, singing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord. | | 2| |

The blind, self-willed manmukh does not underst and t he Shabad; he does not know
t he Word of t he Guru's Bani,

and so he passes his life in misery.

But if he meet s t he True Guru, t hen he finds peace,

and t he ego wit hin is silenced. | | 3| |

Who else should I speak t o? The One Lord is t he Giver of all.

When He grant s His Grace, t hen we obt ain t he Word of t he Shabad.

Meet ing wit h my Beloved, I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he True Lord.

O Nanak, becoming t rut hful, I have become pleasing t o t he True Lord. | | 4| | 5| |


When t he mind is conquered, it s t urbulent wanderings are st opped.

Wit hout conquering t he mind, how can t he Lord be found?

Rare is t he one who knows t he medicine t o conquer t he mind.

The mind is conquered t hrough t he Word of t he Shabad; t his is known t o t he Lord's
humble servant . | | 1| |

The Lord forgives him, and blesses him wit h glory.

By Guru's Grace, t he Lord comes t o dwell in t he mind. | | Pause| |

The Gurmukh does good deeds,

and so, he comes t o underst and t his mind.

The mind is int oxicat ed, like t he elephant wit h wine.

The Guru places t he harness upon it , and rej uvenat es it . | | 2| |

The mind is undisciplined; only a rare few can discipline it .

I f someone eat s t he uneat able, t hen he becomes immaculat e.

As Gurmukh, his mind is embellished.

Egot ism and corrupt ion are eradicat ed from wit hin. | | 3| |

Those whom t he Primal Lord keeps unit ed in His Union,

shall never be separat ed from Him; t hey are merged in t he Word of t he Shabad.

Only God Himself knows His own power.

O Nanak, t he Gurmukh realizes t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 4| | 6| |


The ignorant fools amass false wealt h.

The blind, foolish, self-willed manmukhs have gone ast ray.

Poisonous wealt h brings const ant pain.

I t will not go wit h you, and it will not yield any profit . | | 1| |

True wealt h is obt ained t hrough t he Guru's Teachings.

False wealt h cont inues coming and going. | | Pause| |

The foolish self-willed manmukhs all go ast ray and die.

They drown in t he t errifying world-ocean, and t hey cannot reach eit her t his shore, or
t he one beyond.

But by perfect dest iny, t hey meet t he True Guru;

imbued wit h t he True Name, day and night , t hey remain det ached from t he world.
| | 2| |

Throughout t he four ages, t he True Bani of His Word is Ambrosial Nect ar.

By perfect dest iny, one is absorbed in t he True Name.

The Siddhas, t he seekers and all men long for t he Name.

I t is obt ained only by perfect dest iny. | | 3| |

The True Lord is everyt hing; He is True.

Only a few realize t he exalt ed Lord God.

He is t he Truest of t he True; He Himself implant s t he True Name wit hin.
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O Nanak, t he Lord Himself sees all; He Himself links us t o t he Trut h. | | 4| | 7| |


The value and wort h of t he Lord's Name cannot be described.

Blessed are t hose humble beings, who lovingly focus t heir minds on t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord.

True are t he Guru's Teachings, and True is cont emplat ive medit at ion.

God Himself forgives, and best ows cont emplat ive medit at ion. | | 1| |

The Lord's Name is wonderful! God Himself impart s it .

I n t he Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Gurmukhs obt ain it . | | 1| | Pause| |

We are ignorant ; ignorance fills our minds.

We do all our deeds in ego.

By Guru's Grace, egot ism is eradicat ed.

Forgiving us, t he Lord blends us wit h Himself. | | 2| |

Poisonous wealt h gives rise t o great arrogance.

Drowning in egot ism, no one is honored.

Forsaking self-conceit , one finds last ing peace.

Under Guru's I nst ruct ion, he praises t he True Lord. | | 3| |

The Creat or Lord Himself fashions all.

Wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all.

He alone is at t ached t o Trut h, whom t he Lord Himself so at t aches.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Naam, last ing peace is at t ained in t he hereaft er. | | 4| | 8| |

Raag Dhanaasaree, Third Mehl, Fourt h House:


I am j ust a poor beggar of Yours; You are Your Own Lord Mast er, You are t he Great
Giver.

Be Merciful, and bless me, a humble beggar, wit h Your Name, so t hat I may forever
remain imbued wit h Your Love. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice t o Your Name, O True Lord.

The One Lord is t he Cause of causes; t here is no ot her at all. | | 1| | Pause| |

I was wret ched; I wandered t hrough so many cycles of reincarnat ion. Now, Lord,
please bless me wit h Your Grace.

Be merciful, and grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; please grant me such a
gift . | | 2| |

Prays Nanak, t he shut t ers of doubt have been opened wide; by Guru's Grace, I have
come t o know t he Lord.

I am filled t o overflowing wit h t rue love; my mind is pleased and appeased by t he
True Guru. | | 3| | 1| | 9| |

Dhanaasaree, Fourt h Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas:


Those Saint s and devot ees who serve t he Lord have all t heir sins washed away.

Have Mercy on me, O Lord and Mast er, and keep me in t he Sangat , t he Congregat ion
t hat You love. | | 1| |

I cannot even speak t he Praises of t he Lord, t he Gardener of t he world.

We are sinners, sinking like st ones in wat er; grant Your Grace, and carry us st ones
across. | | Pause| |

The rust of poison and corrupt ion from count less incarnat ions st icks t o us; j oining t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, it is cleaned away.

I t is j ust like gold, which is heat ed in t he fire, t o remove t he impurit ies from it . | | 2| |

I chant t he chant of t he Name of t he Lord, day and night ; I chant t he Name of t he
Lord, Har, Har, Har, and enshrine it wit hin my heart .

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, is t he most perfect medicine in t his world;
chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I have conquered my ego. | | 3| |
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The Lord, Har, Har, is unapproachable, of unfat homable wisdom, unlimit ed, all-
powerful and infinit e.

Show Mercy t o Your humble servant , O Life of t he world, and save t he honor of
servant Nanak. | | 4| | 1| |

Dhanaasaree, Fourt h Mehl:

The humble Saint s of t he Lord medit at e on t he Lord; t heir pain, doubt and fear have
run away.

The Lord Himself inspires t hem t o serve Him; t hey are awakened wit hin t o t he Guru's
Teachings. | | 1| |

I mbued wit h t he Lord's Name, t hey are unat t ached t o t he world.

List ening t o t he sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har, t heir minds are pleased; t hrough Guru's
I nst ruct ion, t hey enshrine love for t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |
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God, t he Lord and Mast er, is t he cast e and social st at us of His humble Saint s. You are
t he Lord and Mast er; I am j ust Your puppet .

As is t he underst anding You bless us wit h, so are t he words we speak. | | 2| |

What are we? Tiny worms, and microscopic germs. You are our great and glorious
Lord and Mast er.

I cannot describe Your st at e and ext ent . O God, how can we unfort unat e ones meet
wit h You? | | 3| |

O God, my Lord and Mast er, shower me wit h Your Mercy, and commit me t o Your
service.

Make Nanak t he slave of Your slaves, God; I speak t he speech of t he Lord's sermon.
| | 4| | 2| |


The True Guru is t he Lord's Saint , t he True Being, who chant s t he Bani of t he Lord,
Har, Har.

Whoever chant s it , and list ens t o it , is liberat ed; I am forever a sacrifice t o him. | | 1| |

O Saint s of t he Lord, list en t o t he Lord's Praises wit h your ears.

List en t o t he sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har, for a moment , for even an inst ant , and all
your sins and mist akes shall be erased. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those who find such humble, Holy Saint s, are t he great est of t he great persons.

I beg for t he dust of t heir feet ; I long for t he longing for God, my Lord and Mast er.
| | 2| |

The Name of God, t he Lord and Mast er, Har, Har, is t he fruit -bearing t ree; t hose who
medit at e on it are sat isfied.

Drinking in t he ambrosia of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I am sat isfied; all my
hunger and t hirst is quenched. | | 3| |

Those who are blessed wit h t he highest , loft iest dest iny, chant and medit at e on t he
Lord.

Let me j oin t heir congregat ion, O God, my Lord and Mast er; Nanak is t he slave of t heir
slaves. | | 4| | 3| |


I am blind, t ot ally blind, ent angled in corrupt ion and poison. How can I walk on t he
Guru's Pat h?

I f t he True Guru, t he Giver of peace, shows His kindness, He at t aches us t o t he hem
of His robe. | | 1| |

O Sikhs of t he Guru, O friends, walk on t he Guru's Pat h.

What ever t he Guru says, accept t hat as good; t he sermon of t he Lord, Har, Har, is
unique and wonderful. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Saint s of t he Lord, O Siblings of Dest iny, list en: serve t he Guru, quickly now!

Let your service t o t he True Guru be your supplies on t he Lord's Pat h; pack t hem up,
and don't t hink of t oday or t omorrow. | | 2| |

O Saint s of t he Lord, chant t he chant of t he Lord's Name; t he Lord's Saint s walk wit h
t he Lord.

Those who medit at e on t he Lord, become t he Lord; t he playful, wondrous Lord meet s
t hem. | | 3| |
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To chant t he chant of t he Lord's Name, Har, Har, is t he longing I long for; have Mercy
upon me, O Lord of t he world-forest .

O Lord, unit e servant Nanak wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; make
me t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy. | | 4| | 4| |

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The Lord, Har, Har, is t he rain-drop; I am t he song-bird, crying, crying out for it .

O Lord God, please bless me wit h Your Mercy, and pour Your Name int o my mout h,
even if for only an inst ant . | | 1| |

Wit hout t he Lord, I cannot live for even a second.

Like t he addict who dies wit hout his drug, I die wit hout t he Lord. | | Pause| |

You, Lord, are t he deepest , most unfat homable ocean; I cannot find even a t race of
Your limit s.

You are t he most remot e of t he remot e, limit less and t ranscendent ; O Lord Mast er,
You alone know Your st at e and ext ent . | | 2| |

The Lord's humble Saint s medit at e on t he Lord; t hey are imbued wit h t he deep
crimson color of t he Guru's Love.

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t hey at t ain great glory, and t he most sublime honor. | | 3| |

He Himself is t he Lord and Mast er, and He Himself is t he servant ; He Himself creat es
His environment s.

Servant Nanak has come t o Your Sanct uary, O Lord; prot ect and preserve t he honor of
Your devot ee. | | 4| | 5| |


Tell me, O Siblings of Dest iny, t he religion for t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga. I seek
emancipat ion - how can I be emancipat ed?

Medit at ion on t he Lord, Har, Har, is t he boat , t he raft ; medit at ing on t he Lord, t he
swimmer swims across. | | 1| |

O Dear Lord, prot ect and preserve t he honor of Your humble servant .

O Lord, Har, Har, please make me chant t he chant of Your Name; I beg only for Your
devot ional worship. | | Pause| |

The Lord's servant s are very dear t o t he Lord; t hey chant t he Word of t he Lord's Bani.

The account of t he recording angels, Chit r and Gupt , and t he account wit h t he
Messenger of Deat h is t ot ally erased. | | 2| |

The Saint s of t he Lord medit at e on t he Lord in t heir minds; t hey j oin t he Saadh

The piercing sun of desires has set , and t he cool moon has risen. | | 3| |

You are t he Great est Being, absolut ely unapproachable and unfat homable; You
creat ed t he Universe from Your Own Being.

O God, t ake pit y on servant Nanak, and make him t he slave of t he slave of Your
slaves. | | 4| | 6| |

Dhanaasaree, Fourt h Mehl, Fift h House, Du-Padas:


Enshrine t he Lord wit hin your heart , and cont emplat e Him. Dwell upon Him, reflect
upon Him, and chant t he Name of t he Lord, t he Ent icer of heart s.

The Lord Mast er is unseen, unfat homable and unreachable; t hrough t he Perfect Guru,
He is revealed. | | 1| |

The Lord is t he philosopher's st one, which t ransforms lead int o gold, and sandalwood,
while I am j ust dry wood and iron.

Associat ing wit h t he Lord, and t he Sat Sangat , t he Lord's True Congregat ion, t he Lord
has t ransformed me int o gold and sandalwood. | | 1| | Pause| |

One may repeat , verbat im, t he nine grammars and t he six Shaast ras, but my Lord God
is not pleased by t his.

O servant Nanak, medit at e forever on t he Lord in your heart ; t his is what pleases my
Lord God. | | 2| | 1| | 7| |

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Chant His Praises, learn of t he Lord, and serve t he True Guru; in t his way, medit at e on

I n t he Court of t he Lord, He shall be pleased wit h you, and you shall not have t o ent er
t he cycle of reincarnat ion again; you shall merge in t he Divine Light of t he Lord, Har,
Har, Har. | | 1| |

Chant t he Name of t he Lord, O my mind, and you shall be t ot ally at peace.

The Lord's Praises are t he most sublime, t he most exalt ed; serving t he Lord, Har, Har,
Har, you shall be emancipat ed. | | Pause| |

The Lord, t he t reasure of mercy, blessed me, and so t he Guru blessed me wit h t he
Lord's devot ional worship; I have come t o be in love wit h t he Lord.

I have forgot t en my cares and anxiet ies, and enshrined t he Lord's Name in my heart ;
O Nanak, t he Lord has become my friend and companion. | | 2| | 2| | 8| |


Read about t he Lord, writ e about t he Lord, chant t he Lord's Name, and sing t he Lord's
Praises; t he Lord will carry you across t he t errifying world-ocean.

I n your mind, by your words, and wit hin your heart , medit at e on t he Lord, and He will
be pleased. I n t his way, repeat t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

O mind, medit at e on t he Lord, t he Lord of t he World.

Join t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, O friend.

You shall be happy forever, day and night ; sing t he Praises of t he Lord, t he Lord of
t he world-forest . | | Pause| |

When t he Lord, Har, Har, cast s His Glance of Grace, t hen I made t he effort in my
mind; medit at ing on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, I have been emancipat ed.

Preserve t he honor of servant Nanak, O my Lord and Mast er; I have come seeking
Your Sanct uary. | | 2| | 3| | 9| |


The eight y-four Siddhas, t he spirit ual mast ers, t he Buddhas, t he t hree hundred t hirt y
million gods and t he silent sages, all long for Your Name, O Dear Lord.

By Guru's Grace, a rare few obt ain it ; upon t heir foreheads, t he pre-ordained dest iny
of loving devot ion is writ t en. | | 1| |

O mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord; singing t he Lord's Praises is t he most exalt ed
act ivit y.

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who sing, and hear Your Praises, O Lord and Mast er.
| | Pause| |

I seek Your Sanct uary, O Cherisher God, my Lord and Mast er; what ever You give me,
I accept .

O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, give me t his blessing; Nanak longs for t he Lord's
medit at ive remembrance. | | 2| | 4| | 10| |


All t he Sikhs and servant s come t o worship and adore You; t hey sing t he sublime Bani
of t he Lord, Har, Har.

Their singing and list ening is approved by t he Lord; t hey accept t he Order of t he True
Guru as True, t ot ally True. | | 1| |

Chant t he Lord's Praises, O Siblings of Dest iny; t he Lord is t he sacred shrine of
pilgrimage in t he t errifying world-ocean.

They alone are praised in t he Court of t he Lord, O Saint s, who know and underst and
t he Lord's sermon. | | Pause| |

He Himself is t he Guru, and He Himself is t he disciple; t he Lord God Himself plays His
wondrous games.

O servant Nanak, he alone merges wit h t he Lord, whom t he Lord Himself merges; all
t he ot hers are forsaken, but t he Lord loves him. | | 2| | 5| | 11| |


The Lord is t he Fulfiller of desires, t he Giver of t ot al peace; t he Kaamadhaynaa, t he
wish-fulfilling cow, is in His power.

So medit at e on such a Lord, O my soul. Then, you shall obt ain t ot al peace, O my
mind. | | 1| |
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Chant , O my mind, t he True Name, Sat Naam, t he True Name.

I n t his world, and in t he world beyond, your face shall be radiant , by medit at ing
cont inually on t he immaculat e Lord God. | | Pause| |

Wherever anyone remembers t he Lord in medit at ion, disast er runs away from t hat
place. By great good fort une, we medit at e on t he Lord.

The Guru has blessed servant Nanak wit h t his underst anding, t hat by medit at ing on
t he Lord, we cross over t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 2| | 6| | 12| |


O my King, beholding t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, I am at peace.

You alone know my inner pain, O King; what can anyone else know? | | Pause| |

O True Lord and Mast er, You are t ruly my King; what ever You do, all t hat is True.

Who should I call a liar? There is no ot her t han You, O King. | | 1| |

You are pervading and permeat ing in all; O King, everyone medit at es on You, day and
night .

Everyone begs of You, O my King; You alone give gift s t o all. | | 2| |

All are under Your Power, O my King; none at all are beyond You.

All beings are Yours-You belong t o all, O my King. All shall merge and be absorbed in
You. | | 3| |

You are t he hope of all, O my Beloved; all medit at e on You, O my King.

As it pleases You, prot ect and preserve me, O my Beloved; You are t he True King of
Nanak. | | 4| | 7| | 13| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas:


O Dest royer of fear, Remover of suffering, Lord and Mast er, Lover of Your devot ees,
Formless Lord.
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Millions of sins are eradicat ed in an inst ant when, as Gurmukh, one cont emplat es t he

My mind is at t ached t o my Beloved Lord.

God, Merciful t o t he meek, grant ed His Grace, and placed t he five enemies under my
cont rol. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your place is so beaut iful; Your form is so beaut iful; Your devot ees look so beaut iful in
Your Court .

O Lord and Mast er, Giver of all beings, please, grant Your Grace, and save me. | | 2| |

Your color is not known, and Your form is not seen; who can cont emplat e Your
Almight y Creat ive Power?

You are cont ained in t he wat er, t he land and t he sky, everywhere, O Lord of
unfat homable form, Holder of t he mount ain. | | 3| |

All beings sing Your Praises; You are t he imperishable Primal Being, t he Dest royer of
ego.

As it pleases You, please prot ect and preserve me; servant Nanak seeks Sanct uary at
Your Door. | | 4| | 1| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl:

The fish out of wat er loses it s life; it is deeply in love wit h t he wat er.

The bumble bee, t ot ally in love wit h t he lot us flower, is lost in it ; it cannot find t he
way t o escape from it . | | 1| |

Now, my mind has nurt ured love for t he One Lord.

He does not die, and is not born; He is always wit h me. Through t he Word of t he True
Guru's Shabad, I know Him. | | 1| | Pause| |
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Lured by sexual desire, t he elephant is t rapped; t he poor beast falls int o t he power of
anot her.

Lured by t he sound of t he hunt er's bell, t he deer offers it s head; because of t his
ent icement , it is killed. | | 2| |

Gazing upon his family, t he mort al is ent iced by greed; he clings in at t achment t o
Maya.

Tot ally engrossed in worldly t hings, he considers t hem t o be his own; but in t he end,
he shall surely have t o leave t hem behind. | | 3| |

Know it well, t hat anyone who loves any ot her t han God, shall be miserable forever.

Says Nanak, t he Guru has explained t his t o me, t hat love for God brings last ing bliss.
| | 4| | 2| |


Grant ing His Grace, God has blessed me wit h His Name, and released me of my
bonds.

I have forgot t en all worldly ent anglement s, and I am at t ached t o t he Guru's feet . | | 1| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I have renounced my ot her cares and
anxiet ies.

I dug a deep pit , and buried my egot ist ical pride, emot ional at t achment and t he
desires of my mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

No one is my enemy, and I am no one's enemy.

God, who expanded His expanse, is wit hin all; I learned t his from t he True Guru. | | 2| |

I am a friend t o all; I am everyone's friend.

When t he sense of separat ion was removed from my mind, t hen I was unit ed wit h t he
Lord, my King. | | 3| |

My st ubbornness is gone, Ambrosial Nect ar rains down, and t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad seems so sweet t o me.

He is pervading everywhere, in t he wat er, on t he land and in t he sky; Nanak beholds
t he all-pervading Lord. | | 4| | 3| |


Ever since I obt ained t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t he Holy, my days have
been blessed and prosperous.

I have found last ing bliss, singing t he Kirt an of t he Praises of t he Primal Lord, t he
Archit ect of dest iny. | | 1| |

Now, I sing t he Praises of t he Lord wit hin my mind.

My mind has been illumined and enlight ened, and it is always at peace; I have found
t he Perfect True Guru. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Lord, t he t reasure of virt ue, abides deep wit hin t he heart , and so pain, doubt and
fear have been dispelled.

I have obt ained t he most incomprehensible t hing, enshrining love for t he Name of t he
Lord. | | 2| |

I was anxious, and now I am free of anxiet y; I was worried, and now I am free of
worry; my grief, greed and emot ional at t achment s are gone.

By His Grace, I am cured of t he disease of egot ism, and t he Messenger of Deat h no
longer t errifies me. | | 3| |

Working for t he Guru, serving t he Guru and t he Guru's Command, all are pleasing t o
me.

Says Nanak, He has released me from t he clut ches of Deat h; I am a sacrifice t o t hat
Guru. | | 4| | 4| |


Body, mind, wealt h and everyt hing belong t o Him; He alone is all-wise and all-
knowing.

He list ens t o my pains and pleasures, and t hen my condit ion improves. | | 1| |

My soul is sat isfied wit h t he One Lord alone.

People make all sort s of ot her effort s, but t hey have no value at all. | | Pause| |

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, is a priceless j ewel. The Guru has given
me t his advice.

I t cannot be lost , and it cannot be shaken off; it remains st eady, and I am perfect ly
sat isfied wit h it . | | 2| |

Those t hings which t ore me away from You, Lord, are now gone.
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When golden ornament s are melt ed down int o a lump, t hey are st ill said t o be gold.
| | 3| |

The Divine Light has illuminat ed me, and I am filled wit h celest ial peace and glory; t he
unst ruck melody of t he Lord's Bani resounds wit hin me.

Says Nanak, I have built my et ernal home; t he Guru has const ruct ed it for me.
| | 4| | 5| |


The desires of t he great est of t he great kings and landlords cannot be sat isfied.

They remain engrossed in Maya, int oxicat ed wit h t he pleasures of t heir wealt h; t heir
eyes see not hing else at all. | | 1| |

No one has ever found sat isfact ion in sin and corrupt ion.

The flame is not sat isfied by more fuel; how can one be sat isfied wit hout t he Lord?
| | Pause| |

Day aft er day, he eat s his meals wit h many different foods, but his hunger is not
eradicat ed.

He runs around like a dog, searching in t he four direct ions. | | 2| |

The lust ful, lecherous man desires many women, and he never st ops peeking int o t he
homes of ot hers.

Day aft er day, he commit s adult ery again and again, and t hen he regret s his act ions;
he wast es away in misery and greed. | | 3| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is incomparable and priceless; it is t he t reasure of
Ambrosial Nect ar.

The Saint s abide in peace, poise and bliss; O Nanak, t hrough t he Guru, t his is known.
| | 4| | 6| |


Not hing which t his mort al being runs aft er, can compare t o it .

He alone comes t o have it , whom t he Guru blesses wit h t his Ambrosial Nect ar. | | 1| |

The desire t o eat , t o wear new clot hes, and all ot her desires, do not abide in t he mind
of one who comes t o know t he subt le essence of t he One Lord. | | Pause| |

The mind and body blossom fort h in abundance, when one receives even a drop of
t his Nect ar.

I cannot express His glory; I cannot describe His wort h. | | 2| |

We cannot meet t he Lord by our own effort s, nor can we meet Him t hrough service;
He comes and meet s us spont aneously.

One who is blessed by my Lord Mast er's Grace, pract ices t he Teachings of t he Guru's
Mant ra. | | 3| |

He is merciful t o t he meek, always kind and compassionat e; He cherishes and
nurt ures all beings.
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The Lord is mingled wit h Nanak, t hrough and t hrough; He cherishes him, like t he
mot her her child. | | 4| | 7| |


I am a sacrifice t o my Guru, who has implant ed t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,
wit hin me.

I n t he ut t er darkness of t he wilderness, He showed me t he st raight pat h. | | 1| |

The Lord of t he universe, t he Cherisher of t he world, He is my breat h of life.

Here and hereaft er, he t akes care of everyt hing for me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Medit at ing on Him in remembrance, I have found all t reasures, respect , great ness and
perfect honor.

Remembering His Name, millions of sins are erased; all His devot ees long for t he dust
of His feet . | | 2| |

I f someone wishes for t he fulfillment of all his hopes and desires, he should serve t he
one supreme t reasure.

He is t he Supreme Lord God, infinit e Lord and Mast er; medit at ing on Him in
remembrance, one is carried across. | | 3| |
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I have found t ot al peace and t ranquilit y in t he Societ y of t he Saint s; my honor has
been preserved.

To gat her in t he Lord's wealt h, and t o t ast e t he food of t he Lord's Name - Nanak has
made t his his feast . | | 4| | 8| |
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You have made it your habit t o pract ice t hose deeds which will bring you shame.

You slander t he Saint s, and you worship t he fait hless cynics; such are t he corrupt
ways you have adopt ed. | | 1| |

Deluded by your emot ional at t achment t o Maya, you love ot her t hings,

like t he enchant ed cit y of Hari-chandauree, or t he green leaves of t he forest - such is
your way of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

I t s body may be anoint ed wit h sandalwood oil, but t he donkey st ill loves t o roll in t he
mud.

He is not fond of t he Ambrosial Nect ar; inst ead, he loves t he poisonous drug of
corrupt ion. | | 2| |

The Saint s are noble and sublime; t hey are blessed wit h good fort une. They alone are
pure and holy in t his world.

The j ewel of t his human life is passing away uselessly, lost in exchange for mere
glass. | | 3| |

The sins and sorrows of uncount ed incarnat ions run away, when t he Guru applies t he
healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom t o t he eyes.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I have escaped from t hese t roubles;
Nanak loves t he One Lord. | | 4| | 9| |


I carry t he wat er, wave t he fan, and grind t he corn for t he Saint s; I sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe.

Wit h each and every breat h, my mind remembers t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord; in
t his way, it finds t he t reasure of peace. | | 1| |

Have pit y on me, O my Lord and Mast er.

Bless me wit h such underst anding, O my Lord and Mast er, t hat I may forever and ever
medit at e on You. | | 1| | Pause| |

By Your Grace, emot ional at t achment and egot ism are eradicat ed, and doubt is
dispelled.

The Lord, t he embodiment of bliss, is pervading and permeat ing in all; wherever I go,
t here I see Him. | | 2| |

You are kind and compassionat e, t he t reasure of mercy, t he Purifier of sinners, Lord of
t he world.

I obt ain millions of j oys, comfort s and kingdoms, if You inspire me t o chant Your
Name wit h my mout h, even for an inst ant . | | 3| |

That alone is perfect chant ing, medit at ion, penance and devot ional worship service,
which is pleasing t o God's Mind.

Chant ing t he Naam, all t hirst and desire is sat isfied; Nanak is sat isfied and fulfilled.
| | 4| | 10| |


She cont rols t he t hree qualit ies and t he four direct ions of t he world.

She dest roys sacrificial feast s, cleansing bat hs, penances and sacred places of
pilgrimage; what is t his poor person t o do? | | 1| |

I grasped God's Support and Prot ect ion, and t hen I was emancipat ed.

By t he Grace of t he Holy Saint s, I sang t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, and my
sins and afflict ions were t aken away. | | 1| | Pause| |

She is not heard - she does not speak wit h a mout h; she is not seen ent icing mort als.

She administ ers her int oxicat ing drug, and so confuses t hem; t hus she seems sweet t o
everyone's mind. | | 2| |

I n each and every home, she has implant ed t he sense of dualit y in mot her, fat her,
children, friends and siblings.

Some have more, and some have less; t hey fight and fight , t o t he deat h. | | 3| |

I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru, who has shown me t his wondrous play.

The world is being consumed by t his hidden fire, but Maya does not cling t o t he Lord's
devot ees. | | 4| |

By t he Grace of t he Saint s, I have obt ained supreme bliss, and all my bonds have
been broken.

Nanak has obt ained t he wealt h of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har; having earned his
profit s, he has now ret urned home. | | 5| | 11| |


You are t he Giver, O Lord, O Cherisher, my Mast er, my Husband Lord.
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Each and every moment , You cherish and nurt ure me; I am Your child, and I rely
upon You alone. | | 1| |

I have only one t ongue - which of Your Glorious Virt ues can I describe?

Unlimit ed, infinit e Lord and Mast er - no one knows Your limit s. | | 1| | Pause| |

You dest roy millions of my sins, and t each me in so many ways.

I am so ignorant - I underst and not hing at all. Please honor Your innat e nat ure, and
save me! | | 2| |

I seek Your Sanct uary - You are my only hope. You are my companion, and my best
friend.

Save me, O Merciful Saviour Lord; Nanak is t he slave of Your home. | | 3| | 12| |


Worship, fast ing, ceremonial marks on one's forehead, cleansing bat hs, generous
donat ions t o charit ies and self-mort ificat ion

- t he Lord Mast er is not pleased wit h any of t hese rit uals, no mat t er how sweet ly one
may speak. | | 1| |

Chant ing t he Name of God, t he mind is soot hed and pacified.

Everyone searches for Him in different ways, but t he search is so difficult , and He
cannot be found. | | 1| | Pause| |

Chant ing, deep medit at ion and penance, wandering over t he face of t he eart h, t he
performance of aust erit ies wit h t he arms st ret ched up t o t he sky

- t he Lord is not pleased by any of t hese means, t hough one may follow t he pat h of
Yogis and Jains. | | 2| |

The Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and t he Praises of t he Lord are priceless;
he alone obt ains t hem, whom t he Lord blesses wit h His Mercy.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, Nanak lives in t he Love of God;
his life-night passes in peace. | | 3| | 13| |


I s t here anyone who can release me from my bondage, unit e me wit h God, recit e t he
Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,

and make t his mind st eady and st able, so t hat it no longer wanders around? | | 1| |

Do I have any such friend?

I would give him all my propert y, my soul and my heart ; I would devot e my
consciousness t o him. | | 1| | Pause| |

Ot hers' wealt h, ot hers' bodies, and t he slander of ot hers - do not at t ach your love t o
t hem.

Associat e wit h t he Saint s, speak wit h t he Saint s, and keep your mind awake t o t he
Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. | | 2| |

God is t he t reasure of virt ue, kind and compassionat e, t he source of all comfort .

Nanak begs for t he gift of Your Name; O Lord of t he world, love him, like t he mot her
loves her child. | | 3| | 14| |


The Lord saves His Saint s.

One who wishes misfort une upon t he Lord's slaves, shall be dest royed by t he Lord
event ually. | | 1| | Pause| |

He Himself is t he help and support of His humble servant s; He defeat s t he slanderers,
and chases t hem away.
!
Wandering around aimlessly, t hey die out t here; t hey never ret urn t o t heir homes
again. | | 1| |

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Dest royer of pain; he sings t he Glorious Praises of
t he infinit e Lord forever.

The faces of t he slanderers are blackened in t he court s of t his world, and t he world
beyond. | | 2| | 15| |


Now, I cont emplat e and medit at e on t he Lord, t he Saviour Lord.

He purifies sinners in an inst ant , and cures all diseases. | | 1| | Pause| |

Talking wit h t he Holy Saint s, my sexual desire, anger and greed have been eradicat ed.

Remembering, remembering t he Perfect Lord in medit at ion, I have saved all my

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The Mul Mant ra, t he Root Mant ra, is t he only cure for t he mind; I have inst alled fait h
in God in my mind.
!
Nanak ever longs for t he dust of t he Lord's feet ; again and again, he is a sacrifice t o
t he Lord. | | 2| | 16| |


I have fallen in love wit h t he Lord.

My True Guru is always my help and support ; He has t orn down t he banner of pain.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Giving me His hand, He has prot ect ed me as His own, and removed all my t roubles.

He has blackened t he faces of t he slanderers, and He Himself has become t he help
and support of His humble servant . | | 1| |

The True Lord and Mast er has become my Saviour; hugging me close in His embrace,
He has saved me.

Nanak has become fearless, and he enj oys et ernal peace, singing t he Glorious Praises
of t he Lord. | | 2| | 17| |


Your Name is t he medicine, O Merciful Lord.

I am so miserable, I do not know Your st at e; You Yourself cherish me, Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Take pit y on me, O my Lord and Mast er, and remove t he love of dualit y from wit hin
me.

Break my bonds, and t ake me as Your own, so t hat I may never come t o lose. | | 1| |
!
Seeking Your Sanct uary, I live, almight y and merciful Lord and Mast er.

Twent y-four hours a day, I worship God; Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o Him. | | 2| | 18| |

Raag Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl:


O God, please save me!

By myself, I cannot do anyt hing, O my Lord and Mast er; by Your Grace, please bless
me wit h Your Name. | | 1| | Pause| |

Family and worldly affairs are an ocean of fire.

Through doubt , emot ional at t achment and ignorance, we are enveloped in darkness.
| | 1| |

High and low, pleasure and pain.

Hunger and t hirst are not sat isfied. | | 2| |

The mind is engrossed in passion, and t he disease of corrupt ion.

The five t hieves, t he companions, are t ot ally incorrigible. | | 3| |

The beings and souls and wealt h of t he world are all Yours.

O Nanak, know t hat t he Lord is always near at hand. | | 4| | 1| | 19| |


The Lord and Mast er dest roys t he pain of t he poor; He preserves and prot ect s t he
honor of His servant s.

The Lord is t he ship t o carry us across; He is t he t reasure of virt ue - pain cannot t ouch
Him. | | 1| |

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e, vibrat e upon t he Lord of t he
world.

I cannot t hink of any ot her way; make t his effort , and make it in t his Dark Age of Kali
Yuga. | | Pause| |

I n t he beginning, and in t he end, t here is none ot her t han t he perfect , merciful Lord.

The cycle of birt h and deat h is ended, chant ing t he Lord's Name, and remembering
t he Lord Mast er in medit at ion. | | 2| |

The Vedas, t he Simrit ees, t he Shaast ras and t he Lord's devot ees cont emplat e Him;

liberat ion is at t ained in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, and t he darkness
of ignorance is dispelled. | | 3| |

The lot us feet of t he Lord are t he support of His humble servant s. They are his only
capit al and invest ment .
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The True Lord is Nanak's st rengt h, honor and support ; He alone is his prot ect ion.
| | 4| | 2| | 20| |


Wandering and roaming around, I met t he Holy Perfect Guru, who has t aught me.
!
All ot her devices did not work, so I medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

For t his reason, I sought t he Prot ect ion and Support of my Lord, t he Cherisher of t he
Universe.

I sought t he Sanct uary of t he Perfect Transcendent Lord, and all my ent anglement s
were dissolved. | | Pause| |

Paradise, t he eart h, t he net her regions of t he underworld, and t he globe of t he world -
all are engrossed in Maya.

To save your soul, and liberat e all your ancest ors, medit at e on t he Name of t he Lord,
Har, Har. | | 2| |

O Nanak, singing t he Naam, t he Name of t he I mmaculat e Lord, all t reasures are
obt ained.

Only t hat rare person, whom t he Lord and Mast er blesses wit h His Grace, comes t o
know t his. | | 3| | 3| | 21| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Second House, Chau-Padas:


You shall have t o abandon t he st raw which you have collect ed.

These ent anglement s shall be of no use t o you.

You are in love wit h t hose t hings t hat will not go wit h you.

You t hink t hat your enemies are friends. | | 1| |

I n such confusion, t he world has gone ast ray.

The foolish mort al wast es t his precious human life. | | Pause| |

He does not like t o see Trut h and right eousness.

He is at t ached t o falsehood and decept ion; t hey seem sweet t o him.

He loves gift s, but he forget s t he Giver.

The wret ched creat ure does not even t hink of deat h. | | 2| |

He cries for t he possessions of ot hers.

He forfeit s all t he merit s of his good deeds and religion.

He does not underst and t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, and so he cont inues
coming and going in reincarnat ion.

He sins, and t hen regret s and repent s. | | 3| |

What ever pleases You, Lord, t hat alone is accept able.

I am a sacrifice t o Your Will.

Poor Nanak is Your slave, Your humble servant .

Save me, O my Lord God Mast er! | | 4| | 1| | 22| |


I am meek and poor; t he Name of God is my only Support .

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is my occupat ion and earnings.

I gat her only t he Lord's Name.

I t is useful in bot h t his world and t he next . | | 1| |

I mbued wit h t he Love of t he Lord God's I nfinit e Name,

t he Holy Saint s sing t he Glorious Praises of t he One Lord, t he Formless Lord. | | Pause| |

The Glory of t he Holy Saint s comes from t heir t ot al humilit y.

The Saint s realize t hat t heir great ness rest s in t he Praises of t he Lord.

Medit at ing on t he Lord of t he Universe, t he Saint s are in bliss.

The Saint s find peace, and t heir anxiet ies are dispelled. | | 2| |

Wherever t he Holy Saint s gat her,

t here t hey sing t he Praises of t he Lord, in music and poet ry.

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t here is bliss and peace.

They alone obt ain t his Societ y, upon whose foreheads such dest iny is writ t en. | | 3| |

Wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I offer my prayer.
!
I wash t heir feet , and chant t he Praises of t he Lord, t he t reasure of virt ue.

O God, merciful and compassionat e, let me remain in Your Presence.

Nanak lives, in t he dust of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 2| | 23| |

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One who cont emplat es his Lord and Mast er - why should he be afraid?

The wret ched self-willed manmukhs are ruined t hrough fear and dread. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Divine Guru, my mot her and fat her, is over my head.

His image brings prosperit y; serving Him, we become pure.

The One Lord, t he I mmaculat e Lord, is our capit al.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, we are illumined and
enlight ened. | | 1| |

The Giver of all beings is t ot ally pervading everywhere.

Millions of pains are removed by t he Lord's Name.

All t he pains of birt h and deat h are t aken away

from t he Gurmukh, wit hin whose mind and body t he Lord dwells. | | 2| |

He alone, whom t he Lord has at t ached t o t he hem of His robe,

obt ains a place in t he Court of t he Lord.

They alone are devot ees, who are pleasing t o t he True Lord.

They are freed from t he Messenger of Deat h. | | 3| |

True is t he Lord, and True is His Court .

Who can cont emplat e and describe His value?

He is wit hin each and every heart , t he Support of all.

Nanak begs for t he dust of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 3| | 24| |



At home, and out side, I place my t rust in You; You are always wit h Your humble
servant .

Best ow Your Mercy, O my Beloved God, t hat I may chant t he Lord's Name wit h love.
| | 1| |

God is t he st rengt h of His humble servant s.

What ever You do, or cause t o be done, O Lord and Mast er, t hat out come is accept able
t o me. | | Pause| |

The Transcendent Lord is my honor; t he Lord is my emancipat ion; t he glorious sermon
of t he Lord is my wealt h.

Slave Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's feet ; from t he Saint s, he has learned
t his way of life. | | 2| | 1| | 25| |


God has fulfilled all my desires. Holding me close in His embrace, t he Guru has saved
me.

He has saved me from burning in t he ocean of fire, and now, no one calls it
impassible. | | 1| |

Those who have t rue fait h in t heir minds,

cont inually behold t he Glory of t he Lord; t hey are forever happy and blissful. | | Pause| |

I seek t he Sanct uary of t he feet of t he Perfect Transcendent Lord, t he Searcher of
heart s; I behold Him ever-present .

I n His wisdom, t he Lord has made Nanak His own; He has preserved t he root s of His
devot ees. | | 2| | 2| | 26| |


Wherever I look, t here I see Him present ; He is never far away.

He is all-pervading, everywhere; O my mind, medit at e on Him forever. | | 1| |

He alone is called your companion, who will not be separat ed from you, here or
hereaft er.

That pleasure, which passes away in an inst ant , is t rivial. | | Pause| |

He cherishes us, and gives us sust enance; He does not lack anyt hing.

Wit h each and every breat h, my God t akes care of His creat ures. | | 2| |

God is undeceiveable, impenet rable and infinit e; His form is loft y and exalt ed.

Chant ing and medit at ing on t he embodiment of wonder and beaut y, His humble
servant s are in bliss. | | 3| |

Bless me wit h such underst anding, O Merciful Lord God, t hat I might remember You.

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Nanak begs God for t he gift of t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. | | 4| | 3| | 27| |


The One who sent you, has now recalled you; ret urn t o your home now in peace and
pleasure.

I n bliss and ecst asy, sing His Glorious Praises; by t his celest ial t une, you shall acquire
your everlast ing kingdom. | | 1| |

Come back t o your home, O my friend.

The Lord Himself has eliminat ed your enemies, and your misfort unes are past .
| | Pause| |

God, t he Creat or Lord, has glorified you, and your running and rushing around has
ended.

I n your home, t here is rej oicing; t he musical inst rument s cont inually play, and your
Husband Lord has exalt ed you. | | 2| |

Remain firm and st eady, and do not ever waver; t ake t he Guru's Word as your
Support .

You shall be applauded and congrat ulat ed all over t he world, and your face shall be
radiant in t he Court of t he Lord. | | 3| |

All beings belong t o Him; He Himself t ransforms t hem, and He Himself becomes t heir
help and support .

The Creat or Lord has worked a wondrous miracle; O Nanak, His glorious great ness is
t rue. | | 4| | 4| | 28| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Sixt h House:


List en, O Dear Beloved Saint s, t o my prayer.

Wit hout t he Lord, no one is liberat ed. | | Pause| |

O mind, do only deeds of purit y; t he Lord is t he only boat t o carry you across. Ot her
ent anglement s shall be of no use t o you.

True living is serving t he Divine, Supreme Lord God; t he Guru has impart ed t his
t eaching t o me. | | 1| |

Do not fall in love wit h t rivial t hings; in t he end, t hey shall not go along wit h you.

Worship and adore t he Lord wit h your mind and body, O Beloved Saint of t he Lord; in
t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, you shall be released from bondage.
| | 2| |

I n your heart , hold fast t o t he Sanct uary of t he lot us feet of t he Supreme Lord God;
do not place your hopes in any ot her support .

He alone is a devot ee, spirit ually wise, a medit at or, and a penit ent , O Nanak, who is
blessed by t he Lord's Mercy. | | 3| | 1| | 29| |


O my dear beloved, it is good, it is bet t er, it is best , t o ask for t he Lord's Name.

Behold, wit h your eyes wide-open, and list en t o t he Words of t he Holy Saint s;
enshrine in your consciousness t he Lord of Life - remember t hat all must die.
| | Pause| |

The applicat ion of sandalwood oil, t he enj oyment of pleasures and t he pract ice of
many corrupt sins - look upon all of t hese as insipid and wort hless. The Name of t he
Lord of t he Universe alone is sublime; so say t he Holy Saint s.

You claim t hat your body and wealt h are your own; you do not chant t he Lord's Name
even for an inst ant . Look and see, t hat none of your possessions or riches shall go
along wit h you. | | 1| |

One who has good karma, grasps t he Prot ect ion of t he hem of t he Saint 's robe; in t he
Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, t he Messenger of Deat h cannot t hreat en
him.

I have obt ained t he supreme t reasure, and my egot ism has been eradicat ed; Nanak's
mind is at t ached t o t he One Formless Lord. | | 2| | 2| | 30| |
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Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Sevent h House:


Medit at e in remembrance on t he One Lord; medit at e in remembrance on t he One
Lord; medit at e in remembrance on t he One Lord, O my Beloved.

He shall save you from st rife, suffering, greed, at t achment , and t he most t errifying
world-ocean. | | Pause| |

Wit h each and every breat h, each and every inst ant , day and night , dwell upon Him.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, medit at e on Him fearlessly, and
enshrine t he t reasure of His Name in your mind. | | 1| |

Worship His lot us feet , and cont emplat e t he glorious virt ues of t he Lord of t he
Universe.

O Nanak, t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy shall bless you wit h pleasure and peace.
| | 2| | 1| | 31| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Eight h House, Du-Padas:


Remembering, remembering, remembering Him in medit at ion, I find peace; wit h each
and every breat h, I dwell upon Him.

I n t his world, and in t he world beyond, He is wit h me, as my help and support ;
wherever I go, He prot ect s me. | | 1| |

The Guru's Word abides wit h my soul.

I t does not sink in wat er; t hieves cannot st eal it , and fire cannot burn it . | | 1| | Pause| |

I t is like wealt h t o t he poor, a cane for t he blind, and mot her's milk for t he infant .

I n t he ocean of t he world, I have found t he boat of t he Lord; t he Merciful Lord has
best owed His Mercy upon Nanak. | | 2| | 1| | 32| |


The Lord of t he Universe has become kind and merciful; His Ambrosial Nect ar
permeat es my heart .

The nine t reasures, riches and t he miraculous spirit ual powers of t he Siddhas cling t o
t he feet of t he Lord's humble servant . | | 1| |

The Saint s are in ecst asy everywhere.

Wit hin t he home, and out side as well, t he Lord and Mast er of His devot ees is t ot ally
pervading and permeat ing everywhere. | | 1| | Pause| |

No one can equal one who has t he Lord of t he Universe on his side.

The fear of t he Messenger of Deat h is eradicat ed, remembering Him in medit at ion;
Nanak medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| | 2| | 33| |


The rich man gazes upon his riches, and is proud of himself; t he landlord t akes pride
in his lands.

The king believes t hat t he whole kingdom belongs t o him; in t he same way, t he
humble servant of t he Lord looks upon t he support of his Lord and Mast er. | | 1| |

When one considers t he Lord t o be his only support ,

t hen t he Lord uses His power t o help him; t his power cannot be defeat ed.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Renouncing all ot hers, I have sought t he Support of t he One Lord; I have come t o
Him, pleading, "Save me, save me! "

By t he kindness and t he Grace of t he Saint s, my mind has been purified; Nanak sings
t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| | 3| | 34| |


He alone is called a warrior, who is at t ached t o t he Lord's Love in t his age.

Through t he Perfect True Guru, he conquers his own soul, and t hen everyt hing comes
under his cont rol. | | 1| |
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Sing t he Praises of t he Lord and Mast er, wit h t he love of your soul.

Those who seek His Sanct uary, and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, are
blended wit h t he Lord in celest ial peace. | | 1| | Pause| |

The feet of t he Lord's humble servant abide in my heart ; wit h t hem, my body is made
pure.

O t reasure of mercy, please bless Nanak wit h t he dust of t he feet of Your humble
servant s; t his alone brings peace. | | 2| | 4| | 35| |


People t ry t o deceive ot hers, but t he I nner-knower, t he Searcher of heart s, knows
everyt hing.

They commit sins, and t hen deny t hem, while t hey pret end t o be in Nirvaanaa. | | 1| |

They believe t hat You are far away, but You, O God, are near at hand.

Looking around, t his way and t hat , t he greedy people come and go. | | Pause| |

As long as t he doubt s of t he mind are not removed, liberat ion is not found.

Says Nanak, he alone is a Saint , a devot ee, and a humble servant of t he Lord, t o
whom t he Lord and Mast er is merciful. | | 2| | 5| | 36| |


My Guru gives t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t o t hose who have such karma
writ t en on t heir foreheads.

He implant s t he Naam, and inspires us t o chant t he Naam; t his is Dharma, t rue
religion, in t his world. | | 1| |

The Naam is t he glory and great ness of t he Lord's humble servant .

The Naam is his salvat ion, and t he Naam is his honor; he accept s what ever comes t o
pass. | | 1| | Pause| |

That humble servant , who has t he Naam as his wealt h, is t he perfect banker.

The Naam is his occupat ion, O Nanak, and his only support ; t he Naam is t he profit he
earns. | | 2| | 6| | 37| |


My eyes have been purified, gazing upon t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan,
and t ouching my forehead t o t he dust of His feet .

Wit h j oy and happiness, I sing t he Glorious Praises of my Lord and Mast er; t he Lord of
t he World abides wit hin my heart . | | 1| |

You are my Merciful Prot ect or, Lord.

O beaut iful, wise, infinit e Fat her God, be Merciful t o me, God. | | 1| | Pause| |

O Lord of supreme ecst asy and blissful form, Your Word is so beaut iful, so drenched
wit h Nect ar.
!
Wit h t he Lord's lot us feet enshrined in his heart , Nanak has t ied t he Shabad, t he Word
of t he True Guru, t o t he hem of his robe. | | 2| | 7| | 38| |


I n His own way, He provides us wit h our food; in His own way, He plays wit h us.

He blesses us wit h all comfort s, enj oyment s and delicacies, and he permeat es our
minds. | | 1| |

Our Fat her is t he Lord of t he World, t he Merciful Lord.

Just as t he mot her prot ect s her children, God nurt ures and cares for us. | | 1| | Pause| |

You are my friend and companion, t he Mast er of all excellences, O et ernal and
permanent Divine Lord.

Here, t here and everywhere, You are pervading; please, bless Nanak t o serve t he
Saint s. | | 2| | 8| | 39| |


The Saint s are kind and compassionat e; t hey burn away t heir sexual desire, anger and
corrupt ion.

My power, wealt h, yout h, body and soul are a sacrifice t o t hem. | | 1| |

Wit h my mind and body, I love t he Lord's Name.

Wit h peace, poise, pleasure and j oy, He has carried me across t he t errifying world-
ocean. | | Pause| |
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Blessed is t hat place, and blessed is t hat house, in which t he Saint s dwell.

Fulfill t his desire of servant Nanak, O Lord Mast er, t hat he may bow in reverence t o
Your devot ees. | | 2| | 9| | 40| |


He has saved me from t he awful power of Maya, by at t aching me t o His feet .

He gave my mind t he Mant ra of t he Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord, which shall
never perish or leave me. | | 1| |

The Perfect True Guru has given t his gift .

He has blessed me wit h t he Kirt an of t he Praises of t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har,
and I am emancipat ed. | | Pause| |

My God has made me His own, and saved t he honor of His devot ee.

Nanak has grasped t he feet of his God, and has found peace, day and night .
| | 2| | 10| | 41| |


St ealing t he propert y of ot hers, act ing in greed, lying and slandering - in t hese ways,
he passes his life.

He places his hopes in false mirages, believing t hem t o be sweet ; t his is t he support
he inst alls in his mind. | | 1| |

The fait hless cynic passes his life uselessly.

He is like t he mouse, gnawing away at t he pile of paper, making it useless t o t he poor
wret ch. | | Pause| |

Have mercy on me, O Supreme Lord God, and release me from t hese bonds.

The blind are sinking, O Nanak; God saves t hem, unit ing t hem wit h t he Saadh Sangat ,
t he Company of t he Holy. | | 2| | 11| | 42| |


Remembering, remembering God, t he Lord Mast er in medit at ion, my body, mind and
heart are cooled and soot hed.

The Supreme Lord God is my beaut y, pleasure, peace, wealt h, soul and social st at us.
| | 1| |

My t ongue is int oxicat ed wit h t he Lord, t he source of nect ar.

I am in love, in love wit h t he Lord's lot us feet , t he t reasure of riches. | | Pause| |

I am His - He has saved me; t his is God's perfect way.

The Giver of peace has blended Nanak wit h Himself; t he Lord has preserved his honor.
| | 2| | 12| | 43| |


All demons and enemies are eradicat ed by You, Lord; Your glory is manifest and
radiant .

Whoever harms Your devot ees, You dest roy in an inst ant . | | 1| |

I look t o You cont inually, Lord.

O Lord, Dest royer of ego, please, be t he helper and companion of Your slaves; t ake
my hand, and save me, O my Friend! | | Pause| |

My Lord and Mast er has heard my prayer, and given me His prot ect ion.

Nanak is in ecst asy, and his pains are gone; he medit at es on t he Lord, forever and
ever. | | 2| | 13| | 44| |


He has ext ended His power in all four direct ions, and placed His hand upon my head.

Gazing upon me wit h his Eye of Mercy, He has dispelled t he pains of His slave. | | 1| |

The Guru, t he Lord of t he Universe, has saved t he Lord's humble servant .

Hugging me close in His embrace, t he merciful, forgiving Lord has erased all my sins.
| | Pause| |

What ever I ask for from my Lord and Mast er, he gives t hat t o me.

What ever t he Lord's slave Nanak ut t ers wit h his mout h, proves t o be t rue, here and
hereaft er. | | 2| | 14| | 45| |
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He does not let His devot ees see t he difficult t imes; t his is His innat e nat ure.

Giving His hand, He prot ect s His devot ee; wit h each and every breat h, He cherishes
him. | | 1| |

My consciousness remains at t ached t o God.

I n t he beginning, and in t he end, God is always my helper and companion; blessed is
my friend. | | Pause| |

My mind is delight ed, gazing upon t he marvellous, glorious great ness of t he Lord and
Mast er.

Remembering, remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, Nanak is in ecst asy; God, in His
perfect ion, has prot ect ed and preserved his honor. | | 2| | 15| | 46| |


One who forget s t he Lord of life, t he Great Giver - know t hat he is most unfort unat e.

One whose mind is in love wit h t he Lord's lot us feet , obt ains t he pool of ambrosial
nect ar. | | 1| |

Your humble servant awakes in t he Love of t he Lord's Name.

All laziness has depart ed from his body, and his mind is at t ached t o t he Beloved Lord.
| | Pause| |

Wherever I look, t he Lord is t here; He is t he st ring, upon which all heart s are st rung.

Drinking in t he wat er of t he Naam, servant Nanak has renounced all ot her loves.
| | 2| | 16| | 47| |


All t he affairs of t he Lord's humble servant are perfect ly resolved.

I n t he ut t erly poisonous Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Lord preserves and prot ect s his
honor. | | 1| | Pause| |

Remembering, remembering God, his Lord and Mast er in medit at ion, t he Messenger of
Deat h does not approach him.

Liberat ion and heaven are found in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy; his
humble servant finds t he home of t he Lord. | | 1| |

The Lord's lot us feet are t he t reasure of His humble servant ; in t hem, he finds millions
of pleasures and comfort s.

He remembers t he Lord God in medit at ion, day and night ; Nanak is forever a sacrifice
t o him. | | 2| | 17| | 48| |

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I beg for one gift only from t he Lord.

May all my desires be fulfilled, medit at ing on, and remembering Your Name, O Lord.
| | 1| | Pause| |

May Your feet abide wit hin my heart , and may I find t he Societ y of t he Saint s.

May my mind not be afflict ed by t he fire of sorrow; may I sing Your Glorious Praises,
t went y-four hours a day. | | 1| |

May I serve t he Lord in my childhood and yout h, and medit at e on God in my middle
and old age.

O Nanak, one who is imbued wit h t he Love of t he Transcendent Lord, is not
reincarnat ed again t o die. | | 2| | 18| | 49| |

!
I beg only from t he Lord for all t hings.

I would hesit at e t o beg from ot her people. Remembering God in medit at ion, liberat ion
is obt ained. | | 1| | Pause| |
!
I have st udied wit h t he silent sages, and carefully read t he Simrit ees, t he Puraanas
and t he Vedas; t hey all proclaim t hat ,

by serving t he Lord, t he ocean of mercy, Trut h is obt ained, and bot h t his world and
t he next are embellished. | | 1| |

All ot her rit uals and cust oms are useless, wit hout remembering t he Lord in medit at ion.

O Nanak, t he fear of birt h and deat h has been removed; meet ing t he Holy Saint ,
sorrow is dispelled. | | 2| | 19| | 50| |


Desire is quenched, t hrough t he Lord's Name.

Great peace and cont ent ment come t hrough t he Guru's Word, and one's medit at ion is
perfect ly focused upon God. | | 1| | Pause| |

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Please shower Your Mercy upon me, and permit me t o ignore t he great ent icement s of
Maya, O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek.

Give me Your Name - chant ing it , I live; please bring t he effort s of Your slave t o
fruit ion. | | 1| |

All desires, power, pleasure, j oy and last ing bliss, are found by chant ing t he Naam, t he
Name of t he Lord, and singing t he Kirt an of His Praises.

That humble servant of t he Lord, who has such karma pre-ordained by t he Creat or
Lord, O Nanak - his effort s are brought t o perfect fruit ion. | | 2| | 20| | 51| |


The Supreme Lord God t akes care of His humble servant .

The slanderers are not allowed t o st ay; t hey are pulled out by t heir root s, like useless
weeds. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wherever I look, t here I see my Lord and Mast er; no one can harm me.

Whoever shows disrespect t o t he Lord's humble servant , is inst ant ly reduced t o ashes.
| | 1| |

The Creat or Lord has become my prot ect or; He has no end or limit at ion.

O Nanak, God has prot ect ed and saved His slaves; He has driven out and dest royed
t he slanderers. | | 2| | 21| | 52| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Nint h House, Part aal:


O Lord, I seek t he Sanct uary of Your feet ; Lord of t he Universe, Dest royer of pain,
please bless Your slave wit h Your Name.

Be Merciful, God, and bless me wit h Your Glance of Grace; t ake my arm and save me -
pull me up out of t his pit ! | | Pause| |

He is blinded by sexual desire and anger, bound by Maya; his body and clot hes are
filled wit h count less sins.

Wit hout God, t here is no ot her prot ect or; help me t o chant Your Name, Almight y
Warrior, Shelt ering Lord. | | 1| |

Redeemer of sinners, Saving Grace of all beings and creat ures, even t hose who recit e
t he Vedas have not found Your limit .

God is t he ocean of virt ue and peace, t he source of j ewels; Nanak sings t he Praises of
t he Lover of His devot ees. | | 2| | 1| | 53| |


Peace in t his world, peace in t he next world and peace forever, remembering Him in
medit at ion. Chant forever t he Name of t he Lord of t he Universe.

The sins of past lives are erased, by j oining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy; new life is infused int o t he dead. | | 1| | Pause| |
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I n power, yout h and Maya, t he Lord is forgot t en; t his is t he great est t ragedy - so say
t he spirit ual sages.

Hope and desire t o sing t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises - t his is t he t reasure of t he
most fort unat e devot ees. | | 1| |

O Lord of Sanct uary, all-powerful, impercept ible and unfat homable - Your Name is t he

The I nner-knower, t he Lord and Mast er of Nanak is t ot ally pervading and permeat ing
everywhere; He is my Lord and Mast er. | | 2| | 2| | 54| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Twelft h House:


I bow in reverence t o t he Lord, I bow in reverence. I sing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord, my King. | | Pause| |

By great good fort une, one meet s t he Divine Guru.

Millions of sins are erased by serving t he Lord. | | 1| |
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One whose mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's lot us feet

is not afflict ed by t he fire of sorrow. | | 2| |

He crosses over t he world-ocean in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy.

He chant s t he Name of t he Fearless Lord, and is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love. | | 3| |

One who does not st eal t he wealt h of ot hers, who does not commit evil deeds or sinful
act s

- t he Messenger of Deat h does not even approach him. | | 4| |

God Himself quenches t he fires of desire.

O Nanak, in God's Sanct uary, one is saved. | | 5| | 1| | 55| |


I am sat isfied and sat iat ed, eat ing t he food of Trut h.

Wit h my mind, body and t ongue, I medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

Life, spirit ual life, is in t he Lord.

Spirit ual life consist s of chant ing t he Lord's Name in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company
of t he Holy. | | 1| | Pause| |

He is dressed in robes of all sort s,

if he sings t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Glorious Praises, day and night . | | 2| |

He rides upon elephant s, chariot s and horses,

if he sees t he Lord's Pat h wit hin his own heart . | | 3| |

Medit at ing on t he Lord's Feet , deep wit hin his mind and body,

slave Nanak has found t he Lord, t he t reasure of peace. | | 4| | 2| | 56| |


The Guru's feet emancipat e t he soul.

They carry it across t he world-ocean in an inst ant . | | 1| | Pause| |

Some love rit uals, and some bat he at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

The Lord's slaves medit at e on His Name. | | 1| |

The Lord Mast er is t he Breaker of bonds.

Servant Nanak medit at es in remembrance on t he Lord, t he I nner-knower, t he
Searcher of heart s. | | 2| | 3| | 57| |


The lifest yle of Your slave is so pure, t hat not hing can break his love for You.
| | 1| | Pause| |

He is more dear t o me t han my soul, my breat h of life, my mind and my wealt h.

The Lord is t he Giver, t he Rest rainer of t he ego. | | 1| |

I am in love wit h t he Lord's lot us feet .

This alone is Nanak's prayer. | | 2| | 4| | 58| |


Dhanaasaree, Nint h Mehl:

Why do you go looking for Him in t he forest ?

Alt hough he is unat t ached, he dwells everywhere. He is always wit h you as your
companion. | | 1| | Pause| |

Like t he fragrance which remains in t he flower, and like t he reflect ion in t he mirror,

t he Lord dwells deep wit hin; search for Him wit hin your own heart , O Siblings of
Dest iny. | | 1| |

Out side and inside, know t hat t here is only t he One Lord; t he Guru has impart ed t his
wisdom t o me.

O servant Nanak, wit hout knowing one's own self, t he moss of doubt is not removed.
| | 2| | 1| |


O Holy people, t his world is deluded by doubt .

I t has forsaken t he medit at ive remembrance of t he Lord's Name, and sold it self out t o
Maya. | | 1| | Pause| |

Mot her, fat her, siblings, children and spouse - he is ent angled in t heir love.

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I n t he pride of yout h, wealt h and glory, day and night , he remains int oxicat ed. | | 1| |

God is merciful t o t he meek, and forever t he Dest royer of pain, but t he mort al does
not cent er his mind on Him.

O servant Nanak, among millions, only a rare few, as Gurmukh, realize God. | | 2| | 2| |


That Yogi does not know t he way.

Underst and t hat his heart is filled wit h greed, emot ional at t achment , Maya and
egot ism. | | 1| | Pause| |

One who does not slander or praise ot hers, who looks upon gold and iron alike,

who is free from pleasure and pain - he alone is called a t rue Yogi. | | 1| |

The rest less mind wanders in t he t en direct ions - it needs t o be pacified and
rest rained.

Says Nanak, whoever knows t his t echnique is j udged t o be liberat ed. | | 2| | 3| |


Now, what effort s should I make?

How can I dispel t he anxiet ies of my mind? How can I cross over t he t errifying world-
ocean? | | 1| | Pause| |

Obt aining t his human incarnat ion, I have done no good deeds; t his makes me very
afraid!

I n t hought , word and deed, I have not sung t he Lord's Praises; t his t hought worries
my mind. | | 1| |

I list ened t o t he Guru's Teachings, but spirit ual wisdom did not well up wit hin me; like
a beast , I fill my belly.

Says Nanak, O God, please confirm Your Law of Grace; for only t hen can I , t he sinner,
be saved. | | 2| | 4| | 9| | 9| | 13| | 58| | 4| | 93| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, Second House, Asht apadees:


The Guru is t he ocean, filled wit h pearls.

The Saint s gat her in t he Ambrosial Nect ar; t hey do not go far away from t here.

They t ast e t he subt le essence of t he Lord; t hey are loved by God.

Wit hin t his pool, t he swans find t heir Lord, t he Lord of t heir souls. | | 1| |

What can t he poor crane accomplish by bat hing in t he mud puddle?

I t sinks int o t he mire, and it s filt h is not washed away. | | 1| | Pause| |

Aft er careful deliberat ion, t he t hought ful person t akes a st ep.

Forsaking dualit y, he becomes a devot ee of t he Formless Lord.

He obt ains t he t reasure of liberat ion, and enj oys t he sublime essence of t he Lord.

His comings and goings end, and t he Guru prot ect s him. | | 2| |

The swan do not leave t his pool.

I n loving devot ional worship, t hey merge in t he Celest ial Lord.

The swans are in t he pool, and t he pool is in t he swans.

They speak t he Unspoken Speech, and t hey honor and revere t he Guru's Word. | | 3| |

The Yogi, t he Primal Lord, sit s wit hin t he celest ial sphere of deepest Samaadhi.

He is not male, and He is not female; how can anyone describe Him?

The t hree worlds cont inue t o cent er t heir at t ent ion on His Light .

The silent sages and t he Yogic mast ers seek t he Sanct uary of t he True Lord. | | 4| |

The Lord is t he source of bliss, t he support of t he helpless.

The Gurmukhs worship and cont emplat e t he Celest ial Lord.

God is t he Lover of His devot ees, t he Dest royer of fear.

Subduing ego, one meet s t he Lord, and places his feet on t he Pat h. | | 5| |

He makes many effort s, but st ill, t he Messenger of Deat h t ort ures him.

Dest ined only t o die, he comes int o t he world.
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He wast es t his precious human life t hrough dualit y.

He does not know his own self, and t rapped by doubt s, he cries out in pain. | | 6| |

Speak, read and hear of t he One Lord.

The Support of t he eart h shall bless you wit h courage, right eousness and prot ect ion.

Chast it y, purit y and self-rest raint are infused int o t he heart ,

when one cent ers his mind in t he fourt h st at e. | | 7| |

They are immaculat e and t rue, and filt h does not st ick t o t hem.

Through t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad, t heir doubt and fear depart .

The form and personalit y of t he Primal Lord are incomparably beaut iful.

Nanak begs for t he Lord, t he Embodiment of Trut h. | | 8| | 1| |


That union wit h t he Lord is accept able, which is unit ed in int uit ive poise.

Thereaft er, one does not die, and does not come and go in reincarnat ion.

The Lord's slave is in t he Lord, and t he Lord is in His slave.

Wherever I look, I see none ot her t han t he Lord. | | 1| |

The Gurmukhs worship t he Lord, and find His celest ial home.

Wit hout meet ing t he Guru, t hey die, and come and go in reincarnat ion. | | 1| | Pause| |

So make Him your Guru, who implant s t he Trut h wit hin you,

who leads you t o speak t he Unspoken Speech, and who merges you in t he Word of
t he Shabad.

God's people have no ot her work t o do;

t hey love t he True Lord and Mast er, and t hey love t he Trut h. | | 2| |

The mind is in t he body, and t he True Lord is in t he mind.

Merging int o t he True Lord, one is absorbed int o Trut h.

God's servant bows at His feet .

Meet ing t he True Guru, one meet s wit h t he Lord. | | 3| |

He Himself wat ches over us, and He Himself makes us see.

He is not pleased by st ubborn-mindedness, nor by various religious robes.

He fashioned t he body-vessels, and infused t he Ambrosial Nect ar int o t hem;

God's Mind is pleased only by loving devot ional worship. | | 4| |

Reading and st udying, one becomes confused, and suffers punishment .

By great cleverness, one is consigned t o coming and going in reincarnat ion.

One who chant s t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and eat s t he food of t he Fear of
God

becomes Gurmukh, t he Lord's servant , and remains absorbed in t he Lord. | | 5| |

He worships st ones, dwells at sacred shrines of pilgrimage and in t he j ungles,

wanders, roams around and becomes a renunciat e.

But his mind is st ill filt hy - how can he become pure?

One who meet s t he True Lord obt ains honor. | | 6| |

One who embodies good conduct and cont emplat ive medit at ion,

his mind abides in int uit ive poise and cont ent ment , since t he beginning of t ime, and

I n t he t winkling of an eye, he saves millions.

Have mercy on me, O my Beloved, and let me meet t he Guru. | | 7| |

Unt o whom, O God, should I praise You?


As it pleases You, keep me under Your Will.

Nanak, wit h int uit ive poise and nat ural love, sings Your Glorious Praises. | | 8| | 2| |

Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Sixt h House, Asht apadee:


Whoever is born int o t he world, is ent angled in it ; human birt h is obt ained only by
good dest iny.

I look t o Your support , O Holy Saint ; give me Your hand, and prot ect me. By Your
Grace, let me meet t he Lord, my King. | | 1| |

I wandered t hrough count less incarnat ions, but I did not find st abilit y anywhere.

I serve t he Guru, and I fall at His feet , praying, "O Dear Lord of t he Universe, please,
show me t he way."| | 1| | Pause| |

I have t ried so many t hings t o acquire t he wealt h of Maya, and t o cherish it in my
mind; I have passed my life const ant ly crying out , "Mine, mine! "
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I s t here any such Saint , who would meet wit h me, t ake away my anxiet y, and lead me
t o enshrine love for my Lord and Mast er. | | 2| |

I have read all t he Vedas, and yet t he sense of separat ion in my mind st ill has not
been removed; t he five t hieves of my house are not quiet ed, even for an inst ant .

I s t here any devot ee, who is unat t ached t o Maya, who may irrigat e my mind wit h t he
Ambrosial Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord? | | 3| |

I n spit e of t he many places of pilgrimage for people t o bat he in, t heir minds are st ill
st ained by t heir st ubborn ego; t he Lord Mast er is not pleased by t his at all.

When will I find t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy? There, I shall be always
in t he ecst asy of t he Lord, Har, Har, and my mind shall t ake it s cleansing bat h in t he
healing oint ment of spirit ual wisdom. | | 4| |

I have followed t he four st ages of life, but my mind is not sat isfied; I wash my body,
but it is t ot ally lacking in underst anding.

I f only I could meet some devot ee of t he Supreme Lord God, imbued wit h t he Lord's
Love, who could eradicat e t he filt hy evil-mindedness from my mind. | | 5| |

One who is at t ached t o religious rit uals, does not love t he Lord, even for an inst ant ;
he is filled wit h pride, and he is of no account .

One who meet s wit h t he rewarding personalit y of t he Guru, cont inually sings t he
Kirt an of t he Lord's Praises. By Guru's Grace, such a rare one beholds t he Lord wit h
his eyes. | | 6| |

One who act s t hrough st ubbornness is of no account at all; like a crane, he pret ends
t o medit at e, but he is st ill st uck in Maya.

I s t here any such Giver of peace, who can recit e t o me t he sermon of God? Meet ing
him, I would be emancipat ed. | | 7| |

When t he Lord, my King, is t ot ally pleased wit h me, He will break t he bonds of Maya
for me; my mind is imbued wit h t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad.

I am in ecst asy, forever and ever, meet ing t he Fearless Lord, t he Lord of t he Universe.
Falling at t he Lord's Feet , Nanak has found peace. | | 8| |

My Yat ra, my life pilgrimage, has become fruit ful, fruit ful, fruit ful.

My comings and goings have ended, since I met t he Holy Saint . | | 1| | Second
Pause| | 1| | 3| |

Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, Chhant :


Why should I bat he at sacred shrines of pilgrimage? The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord,
is t he sacred shrine of pilgrimage.

My sacred shrine of pilgrimage is spirit ual wisdom wit hin, and cont emplat ion on t he

The spirit ual wisdom given by t he Guru is t he True sacred shrine of pilgrimage, where
t he t en fest ivals are always observed.

I const ant ly beg for t he Name of t he Lord; grant it t o me, O God, Sust ainer of t he
world.

The world is sick, and t he Naam is t he medicine t o cure it ; wit hout t he True Lord, filt h
st icks t o it .

The Guru's Word is immaculat e and pure; it radiat es a st eady Light . Const ant ly bat he
in such a t rue shrine of pilgrimage. | | 1| |

Filt h does not st ick t o t he t rue ones; what filt h do t hey have t o wash off?

I f one st rings a garland of virt ues for oneself, what is t here t o cry for?

One who conquers his own self t hrough cont emplat ion is saved, and saves ot hers as
well; he does not come t o be born again.

The supreme medit at or is Himself t he philosopher's st one, which t ransforms lead int o
gold. The t rue man is pleasing t o t he True Lord.

He is in ecst asy, t ruly happy, night and day; his sorrows and sins are t aken away.

He finds t he True Name, and beholds t he Guru; wit h t he True Name in his mind, no
filt h st icks t o him. | | 2| |

O friend, associat ion wit h t he Holy is t he perfect cleansing bat h.
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The singer who sings t he Lord's Praises is adorned wit h t he Word of t he Shabad.

Worship t he True Lord, and believe in t he True Guru; t his brings t he merit of making
donat ions t o charit y, kindness and compassion.

The soul-bride who loves t o be wit h her Husband Lord bat hes at t he Triveni, t he
sacred place where t he Ganges, Jamuna and Saraswaat i Rivers converge, t he Truest
of t he True.

Worship and adore t he One Creat or, t he True Lord, who const ant ly gives, whose gift s
cont inually increase.

Salvat ion is at t ained by associat ing wit h t he Societ y of t he Saint s, O friend; grant ing
His Grace, God unit es us in His Union. | | 3| |

Everyone speaks and t alks; how great should I say He is?

I am foolish, lowly and ignorant ; it is only t hrough t he Guru's Teachings t hat I
underst and.

True are t he Teachings of t he Guru. His Words are Ambrosial Nect ar; my mind is
pleased and appeased by t hem.

Loaded down wit h corrupt ion and sin, people depart , and t hen come back again; t he
True Shabad is found t hrough my Guru.

There is no end t o t he t reasure of devot ion; t he Lord is pervading everywhere.
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Nanak ut t ers t his t rue prayer; one who purifies his mind is True. | | 4| | 1| |


I live by Your Name; my mind is in ecst asy, Lord.

True is t he Name of t he True Lord. Glorious are t he Praises of t he Lord of t he
Universe.

I nfinit e is t he spirit ual wisdom impart ed by t he Guru. The Creat or Lord who creat ed,
shall also dest roy.

The call of deat h is sent out by t he Lord's Command; no one can challenge it .

He Himself creat es, and wat ches; His writ t en command is above each and every head.
He Himself impart s underst anding and awareness.

O Nanak, t he Lord Mast er is inaccessible and unfat homable; I live by His True Name.
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No one can compare t o You, Lord; all come and go.

By Your Command, t he account is set t led, and doubt is dispelled.

The Guru dispels doubt , and makes us speak t he Unspoken Speech; t he t rue ones are
absorbed int o Trut h.

He Himself creat es, and He Himself dest roys; I accept t he Command of t he
Commander Lord.

True great ness comes from t he Guru; You alone are t he mind's companion in t he end.

O Nanak, t here is no ot her t han t he Lord and Mast er; great ness comes from Your
Name. | | 2| |

You are t he True Creat or Lord, t he unknowable Maker.

There is only t he One Lord and Mast er, but t here are t wo pat hs, by which conflict
increases.

All follow t hese t wo pat hs, by t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command; t he world is born,
only t o die.

Wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he mort al has no friend at all; he carries
loads of sin on his head.

By t he Hukam of t he Lord's Command, he comes, but he does not underst and t his
Hukam; t he Lord's Hukam is t he Embellisher.

O Nanak, t hrough t he Shabad, t he Word of t he Lord and Mast er, t he True Creat or
Lord is realized. | | 3| |

Your devot ees look beaut iful in Your Court , embellished wit h t he Shabad.

They chant t he Ambrosial Word of His Bani, savoring it wit h t heir t ongues.

Savoring it wit h t heir t ongues, t hey t hirst for t he Naam; t hey are a sacrifice t o t he

Touching t he philosopher's st one, t hey become t he philosopher's st one, which
t ransforms lead int o gold; O Lord, t hey become pleasing t o your mind.

They at t ain t he immort al st at us and eradicat e t heir self-conceit ; how rare is t hat
person, who cont emplat es spirit ual wisdom.

O Nanak, t he devot ees look beaut iful in t he Court of t he True Lord; t hey are dealers in
t he Trut h. | | 4| |

I am hungry and t hirst y for wealt h; how will I be able t o go t o t he Lord's Court ?
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I shall go and ask t he True Guru, and medit at e on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

I medit at e on t he True Name, chant t he True Name, and as Gurmukh, I realize t he
True Name.

Night and day, I chant t he Name of t he merciful, immaculat e Lord, t he Mast er of t he
poor.

The Primal Lord has ordained t he t asks t o be done; self-conceit is overcome, and t he
mind is subdued.

O Nanak, t he Naam is t he sweet est essence; t hrough t he Naam, t hirst and desire are
st illed. | | 5| | 2| |

Dhanaasaree, Chhant , First Mehl:

Your Husband Lord is wit h you, O deluded soul-bride, but you do are not aware of
Him.

Your dest iny is writ t en on your forehead, according t o your past act ions.

This inscript ion of past deeds cannot be erased; what do I know about what will
happen?

You have not adopt ed a virt uous lifest yle, and you are not at t uned t o t he Lord's Love;
you sit t here, crying over your past misdeeds.

Wealt h and yout h are like t he shade of t he bit t er swallow-wort plant ; you are growing
old, and your days are coming t o t heir end.

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, you shall end up as a discarded,
divorced bride; your own falsehood shall separat e you from t he Lord. | | 1| |

You have drowned, and your house is ruined; walk in t he Way of t he Guru's Will.

Medit at e on t he True Name, and you shall find peace in t he Mansion of t he Lord's
Presence.

Medit at e on t he Lord's Name, and you shall find peace; your st ay in t his world shall
last only four days.

Sit in t he home of your own being, and you shall find Trut h; night and day, be wit h
your Beloved.

Wit hout loving devot ion, you cannot dwell in your own home - list en, everyone!

O Nanak, she is happy, and she obt ains her Husband Lord, if she is at t uned t o t he
True Name. | | 2| |

I f t he soul-bride is pleasing t o her Husband Lord, t hen t he Husband Lord will love His
bride.

I mbued wit h t he love of her Beloved, she cont emplat es t he Word of t he Guru's
Shabad.

She cont emplat es t he Guru's Shabads, and her Husband Lord loves her; in deep
humilit y, she worships Him in loving devot ion.

She burns away her emot ional at t achment t o Maya, and in love, she loves her
Beloved.

She is imbued and drenched wit h t he Love of t he True Lord; she has become
beaut iful, by conquering her mind.

O Nanak, t he happy soul-bride abides in Trut h; she loves t o love her Husband Lord.
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The soul-bride looks so beaut iful in t he home of her Husband Lord, if she is pleasing
t o Him.

I t is of no use at all t o speak false words.

I f she speaks false, it is of no use t o her, and she does not see her Husband Lord wit h
her eyes.

Wort hless, forgot t en and abandoned by her Husband Lord, she passes her life-night
wit hout her Lord and Mast er.

Such a wife does not believe in t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; she is caught in t he
net of t he world, and does not obt ain t he Mansion of t he Lord's Presence.

O Nanak, if she underst ands her own self, t hen, as Gurmukh, she merges in celest ial
peace. | | 4| |

Blessed is t hat soul-bride, who knows her Husband Lord.

Wit hout t he Naam, she is false, and her act ions are false as well.

Devot ional worship of t he Lord is beaut iful; t he True Lord loves it . So immerse
yourself in loving devot ional worship of God.

My Husband Lord is playful and innocent ; imbued wit h His Love, I enj oy Him.

She blossoms fort h t hrough t he Word of t he Guru's Shabad; she ravishes her Husband
Lord, and obt ains t he most noble reward.

O Nanak, in Trut h, she obt ains glory; in her Husband's home, t he soul-bride looks
beaut iful. | | 5| | 3| |

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Dhanaasaree, Chhant , Fourt h Mehl, First House:


When t he Dear Lord grant s His Grace, one medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he
Lord.

Meet ing t he True Guru, t hrough loving fait h and devot ion, one int uit ively sings t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Singing His Glorious Praises cont inually, night and day, one blossoms fort h, when it is
pleasing t o t he True Lord.

Egot ism, self-conceit and Maya are forsaken, and he is int uit ively absorbed int o t he
Naam.

The Creat or Himself act s; when He gives, t hen we receive.

When t he Dear Lord grant s His Grace, we medit at e on t he Naam. | | 1| |

Deep wit hin, I feel t rue love for t he Perfect True Guru.

I serve Him day and night ; I never forget Him.

I never forget Him; I remember Him night and day. When I chant t he Naam, t hen I
live.

Wit h my ears, I hear about Him, and my mind is sat isfied. As Gurmukh, I drink in t he
Ambrosial Nect ar.

I f He best ows His Glance of Grace, t hen I shall meet t he True Guru; my discriminat ing
int ellect would cont emplat e Him, night and day.

Deep wit hin, I feel t rue love for t he Perfect True Guru. | | 2| |

By great good fort une, one j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion; t hen, one
comes t o savor t he subt le essence of t he Lord.

Night and day, he remains lovingly focused on t he Lord; he merges in celest ial peace.

Merging in celest ial peace, he becomes pleasing t o t he Lord's Mind; he remains
forever unat t ached and unt ouched.

He receives honor in t his world and t he next , lovingly focused on t he Lord's Name.

He is liberat ed from bot h pleasure and pain; he is pleased by what ever God does.

By great good fort une, one j oins t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and t hen,
one comes t o savor t he subt le essence of t he Lord. | | 3| |

I n t he love of dualit y, t here is pain and suffering; t he Messenger of Deat h eyes t he
self-willed manmukhs.

They cry and howl, day and night , caught by t he pain of Maya.

Caught by t he pain of Maya, provoked by his ego, he passes his life crying out , "Mine,
mine! ".

He does not remember God, t he Giver, and in t he end, he depart s regret t ing and
repent ing.

Wit hout t he Name, not hing shall go along wit h him; not his children, spouse or t he
ent icement s of Maya.

I n t he love of dualit y, t here is pain and suffering; t he Messenger of Deat h eyes t he
self-willed manmukhs. | | 4| |

Grant ing His Grace, t he Lord has merged me wit h Himself; I have found t he Mansion
of t he Lord's Presence.

I remain st anding wit h my palms pressed t oget her; I have become pleasing t o God's
Mind.

When one is pleasing t o God's Mind, t hen he merges in t he Hukam of t he Lord's
Command; surrendering t o His Hukam, he finds peace.

Night and day, he chant s t he Lord's Name, day and night ; int uit ively, nat urally, he
medit at es on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord.

Through t he Naam, t he glorious great ness of t he Naam is obt ained; t he Naam is
pleasing t o Nanak's mind.

Grant ing His Grace, t he Lord has merged me wit h Himself; I have found t he Mansion
of t he Lord's Presence. | | 5| | 1| |
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Dhanaasaree, Fift h Mehl, Chhant :


The True Guru is merciful t o t he meek; in His Presence, t he Lord's Praises are sung.

The Ambrosial Name of t he Lord is chant ed in t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy.

Vibrat ing, and worshipping t he One Lord in t he Company of t he Holy, t he pains of
birt h and deat h are removed.

Those who have such karma pre-ordained, st udy and learn t he Trut h; t he noose of
Deat h is removed from t heir necks.

Their fears and doubt s are dispelled, t he knot of deat h is unt ied, and t hey never have
t o walk on Deat h's pat h.

Prays Nanak, shower me wit h Your Mercy, Lord; let me sing Your Glorious Praises
forever. | | 1| |

The Name of t he One, I mmaculat e Lord is t he Support of t he unsupport ed.

You are t he Giver, t he Great Giver, t he Dispeller of all sorrow.

O Dest royer of pain, Creat or Lord, Mast er of peace and bliss, I have come seeking t he
Sanct uary of t he Holy;

please, help me t o cross over t he t errifying and difficult world-ocean in an inst ant .

I saw t he Lord pervading and permeat ing everywhere, when t he healing oint ment of
t he Guru's wisdom was applied t o my eyes.

Prays Nanak, remember Him forever in medit at ion, t he Dest royer of all sorrow and
fear. | | 2| |

He Himself has at t ached me t o t he hem of His robe; He has showered me wit h His
Mercy.

I am wort hless, lowly and helpless; God is unfat homable and infinit e.

My Lord and Mast er is always merciful, kind and compassionat e; He uplift s and
est ablishes t he lowly.

All beings and creat ures are under Your power; You t ake care of all.

He Himself is t he Creat or, and He Himself is t he Enj oyer; He Himself is t he
Cont emplat or of all.

Prays Nanak, singing Your Glorious Praises, I live, chant ing t he Chant of t he Lord, t he
Lord of t he world-forest . | | 3| |

The Blessed Vision of Your Darshan is incomparable; Your Name is ut t erly priceless.

O my I ncomput able Lord, Your humble servant s ever medit at e on You.

You dwell on t he t ongues of t he Saint s, by Your own pleasure; t hey are int oxicat ed
wit h Your sublime essence, O Lord.

Those who are at t ached t o Your feet are very blessed; night and day, t hey remain
always awake and aware.

Forever and ever, medit at e in remembrance on t he Lord and Mast er; wit h each and
every breat h, speak His Glorious Praises.

Prays Nanak, let me become t he dust of t he feet of t he Saint s. God's Name is
invaluable. | | 4| | 1| |

Raag Dhanaasaree, The Word Of Devot ee Kabeer Jee:

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Beings like Sanak, Sanand, Shiva and Shaysh-naaga - none of t hem know Your
myst ery, Lord. | | 1| |

I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t he Lord dwells wit hin t he heart . | | 1| | Pause| |
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Beings like Hanumaan, Garura, I ndra t he King of t he gods and t he rulers of humans -
none of t hem know Your Glories, Lord. | | 2| |
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The four Vedas, t he Simrit ees and t he Puraanas, Vishnu t he Lord of Lakshmi and
Lakshmi herself - none of t hem know t he Lord. | | 3| |
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Says Kabeer, one who falls at t he Lord's feet , and remains in His Sanct uary, does not
wander around lost . | | 4| | 1| |
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Day by day, hour by hour, life runs it s course, and t he body wit hers away.

Deat h, like a hunt er, a but cher, is on t he prowl; t ell me, what can we do? | | 1| |

That day is rapidly approaching.

Mot her, fat her, siblings, children and spouse - t ell me, who belongs t o whom?
| | 1| | Pause| |

As long as t he light remains in t he body, t he beast does not underst and himself.

He act s in greed t o maint ain his life and st at us, and sees not hing wit h his eyes. | | 2| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O mort al: Renounce t he doubt s of your mind.
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Chant only t he One Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, O mort al, and seek t he Sanct uary of
t he One Lord. | | 3| | 2| |

That humble being, who knows even a lit t le about loving devot ional worship - what
surprises are t here for him?

Like wat er, dripping int o wat er, which cannot be separat ed out again, so is t he weaver
Kabeer, wit h soft ened heart , merged int o t he Lord. | | 1| |

O people of t he Lord, I am j ust a simple-minded fool.

I f Kabeer were t o leave his body at Benares, and so liberat e himself, what obligat ion
would he have t o t he Lord? | | 1| | Pause| |

Says Kabeer, list en, O people - do not be deluded by doubt .

What is t he difference bet ween Benares and t he barren land of Maghar, if t he Lord is
wit hin one's heart ? | | 2| | 3| |

Mort als may go t o t he Realm of I ndra, or t he Realm of Shiva,

but because of t heir hypocrisy and false prayers, t hey must leave again. | | 1| |
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What should I ask for? Not hing last s forever.

Enshrine t he Lord's Name wit hin your mind. | | 1| | Pause| |

Fame and glory, power, wealt h and glorious great ness

- none of t hese will go wit h you or help you in t he end. | | 2| |

Children, spouse, wealt h and Maya

- who has ever obt ained peace from t hese? | | 3| |

Says Kabeer, not hing else is of any use.

Wit hin my mind is t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name. | | 4| | 4| |

Remember t he Lord, remember t he Lord, remember t he Lord in medit at ion, O Siblings
of Dest iny.

Wit hout remembering t he Lord's Name in medit at ion, a great many are drowned.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Your spouse, children, body, house and possessions - you t hink t hese will give you
peace.

But none of t hese shall be yours, when t he t ime of deat h comes. | | 1| |

Aj aamal, t he elephant , and t he prost it ut e commit t ed many sins,

but st ill, t hey crossed over t he world-ocean, by chant ing t he Lord's Name. | | 2| |

You have wandered in reincarnat ion, as pigs and dogs - did you feel no shame?

Forsaking t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord, why do you eat poison? | | 3| |

Abandon your doubt s about do's and dont 's, and t ake t o t he Lord's Name.

By Guru's Grace, O servant Kabeer, love t he Lord. | | 4| | 5| |

Dhanaasaree, The Word Of Devot ee Naam Dayv Jee:


They dig deep foundat ions, and build loft y palaces.

Can anyone live longer t han Markanda, who passed his days wit h only a handful of
st raw upon his head? | | 1| |

The Creat or Lord is our only friend.

O man, why are you so proud? This body is only t emporary - it shall pass away.
| | 1| | Pause| |
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The Kaurvas, who had brot hers like Duryodhan, used t o proclaim, "This is ours! This is
ours! "

Their royal procession ext ended over sixt y miles, and yet t heir bodies were eat en by
vult ures. | | 2| |
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Sri Lanka was t ot ally rich wit h gold; was anyone great er t han it s ruler Raavan?
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What happened t o t he elephant s, t et hered at his gat e? I n an inst ant , it all belonged t o
someone else. | | 3| |

The Yaadvas deceived Durbaasaa, and received t heir rewards.

The Lord has shown mercy t o His humble servant , and now Naam Dayv sings t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 4| | 1| |

I have brought t he t en sensory organs under my cont rol, and erased every t race of
t he five t hieves.

I have filled t he sevent y-t wo t housand nerve channels wit h Ambrosial Nect ar, and
drained out t he poison. | | 1| |

I shall not come int o t he world again.

I chant t he Ambrosial Bani of t he Word from t he dept hs of my heart , and I have
inst ruct ed my soul. | | 1| | Pause| |
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I fell at t he Guru's feet and begged of Him; wit h t he might y axe, I have chopped off

Turning away from t he world, I have become t he servant of t he Saint s; I fear no one
except t he Lord's devot ees. | | 2| |

I shall be released from t his world, when I st op clinging t o Maya.

Maya is t he name of t he power which causes us t o be born; renouncing it , we obt ain
t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan. | | 3| |

That humble being, who performs devot ional worship in t his way, is rid of all fear.

Says Naam Dayv, why are you wandering around out t here? This is t he way t o find
t he Lord. | | 4| | 2| |

As wat er is very precious in t he desert , and t he creeper weeds are dear t o t he camel,

and t he t une of t he hunt er's bell at night is ent icing t o t he deer, so is t he Lord t o my
mind. | | 1| |

Your Name is so beaut iful! Your form is so beaut iful! Your Love is so very beaut iful, O
my Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

As rain is dear t o t he eart h, and t he flower's fragrance is dear t o t he bumble bee,

and t he mango is dear t o t he cuckoo, so is t he Lord t o my mind. | | 2| |

As t he sun is dear t o t he chakvi duck, and t he lake of Man Sarovar is dear t o t he
swan,

and t he husband is dear t o his wife, so is t he Lord t o my mind. | | 3| |

As milk is dear t o t he baby, and t he raindrop is dear t o t he mout h of t he rainbird,

and as wat er is dear t o t he fish, so is t he Lord t o my mind. | | 4| |

All t he seekers, Siddhas and silent sages seek Him, but only a rare few behold Him.

Just as Your Name is dear t o all t he Universe, so is t he Lord dear t o Naam Dayv's
mind. | | 5| | 3| |

First of all, t he lot uses bloomed in t he woods;
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from t hem, all t he swan-souls came int o being.

Know t hat , t hrough Krishna, t he Lord, Har, Har, t he dance of creat ion dances. | | 1| |

First of all, t here was only t he Primal Being.

From t hat Primal Being, Maya was produced.

All t hat is, is His.

I n t his Garden of t he Lord, we all dance, like wat er in t he pot s of t he Persian wheel.
| | 1| | Pause| |

Women and men bot h dance.

There is no ot her t han t he Lord.

Don't disput e t his,

and don't doubt t his.

The Lord says, "This creat ion and I are one and t he same."| | 2| |

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Like t he pot s on t he Persian wheel, somet imes t he world is high, and somet imes it is
low.

Wandering and roaming around, I have come at last t o Your Door.

"Who are you?"

"I am Naam Dayv, Sir."

O Lord, please save me from Maya, t he cause of deat h. | | 3| | 4| |

O Lord, You are t he Purifier of sinners - t his is Your innat e nat ure.

Blessed are t hose silent sages and humble beings, who medit at e on my Lord God.
| | 1| |

I have applied t o my forehead t he dust of t he feet of t he Lord of t he Universe.

This is somet hing which is far away from t he gods, mort al men and silent sages.
| | 1| | Pause| |

O Lord, Merciful t o t he meek, Dest royer of pride

- Naam Dayv seeks t he Sanct uary of Your feet ; he is a sacrifice t o You. | | 2| | 5| |

Dhanaasaree, Devot ee Ravi Daas Jee:


There is none as forlorn as I am, and none as Compassionat e as You; what need is
t here t o t est us now?

May my mind surrender t o Your Word; please, bless Your humble servant wit h t his
perfect ion. | | 1| |

I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice t o t he Lord.

O Lord, why are You silent ? | | Pause| |

For so many incarnat ions, I have been separat ed from You, Lord; I dedicat e t his life t o
You.

Says Ravi Daas: placing my hopes in You, I live; it is so long since I have gazed upon
t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. | | 2| | 1| |

I n my consciousness, I remember You in medit at ion; wit h my eyes, I behold You; I fill
my ears wit h t he Word of Your Bani, and Your Sublime Praise.

My mind is t he bumble bee; I enshrine Your feet wit hin my heart , and wit h my
t ongue, I chant t he Ambrosial Name of t he Lord. | | 1| |

My love for t he Lord of t he Universe does not decrease.

I paid for it dearly, in exchange for my soul. | | 1| | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, love for t he Lord does not well
up; wit hout t his love, Your devot ional worship cannot be performed.

Ravi Daas offers t his one prayer unt o t he Lord: please preserve and prot ect my honor,
O Lord, my King. | | 2| | 2| |

Your Name, Lord, is my adorat ion and cleansing bat h.

Wit hout t he Name of t he Lord, all ost ent at ious displays are useless. | | 1| | Pause| |

Your Name is my prayer mat , and Your Name is t he st one t o grind t he sandalwood.
Your Name is t he saffron which I t ake and sprinkle in offering t o You.

Your Name is t he wat er, and Your Name is t he sandalwood. The chant ing of Your
Name is t he grinding of t he sandalwood. I t ake it and offer all t his t o You. | | 1| |

Your Name is t he lamp, and Your Name is t he wick. Your Name is t he oil I pour int o it .

Your Name is t he light applied t o t his lamp, which enlight ens and illuminat es t he ent ire
world. | | 2| |

Your Name is t he t hread, and Your Name is t he garland of flowers. The eight een loads
of veget at ion are all t oo impure t o offer t o You.

Why should I offer t o You, t hat which You Yourself creat ed? Your Name is t he fan,
which I wave over You. | | 3| |

The whole world is engrossed in t he eight een Puraanas, t he sixt y-eight sacred shrines
of pilgrimage, and t he four sources of creat ion.

Says Ravi Daas, Your Name is my Aart ee, my lamp-lit worship-service. The True
Name, Sat Naam, is t he food which I offer t o You. | | 4| | 3| |
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Dhanaasaree, The Word Of Devot ee Trilochan Jee:


Why do you slander t he Lord? You are ignorant and deluded.

Pain and pleasure are t he result of your own act ions. | | 1| | Pause| |

The moon dwells in Shiva's forehead; it t akes it s cleansing bat h in t he Ganges.

Among t he men of t he moon's family, Krishna was born;

even so, t he st ains from it s past act ions remain on t he moon's face. | | 1| |

Aruna was a chariot eer; his mast er was t he sun, t he lamp of t he world. His brot her
was Garuda, t he king of birds;

and yet , Aruna was made a cripple, because of t he karma of his past act ions. | | 2| |

Shiva, t he dest royer of count less sins, t he Lord and Mast er of t he t hree worlds,
wandered from sacred shrine t o sacred shrine; he never found an end t o t hem.

And yet , he could not erase t he karma of cut t ing off Brahma's head. | | 3| |

Through t he nect ar, t he moon, t he wish-fulfilling cow, Lakshmi, t he miraculous t ree of
life, Sikhar t he sun's horse, and Dhanavant ar t he wise physician - all arose from t he
ocean, t he lord of rivers;

and yet , because of it s karma, it s salt iness has not left it . | | 4| |

Hanuman burnt t he fort ress of Sri Lanka, uproot ed t he garden of Raawan, and
brought healing herbs for t he wounds of Lachhman, pleasing Lord Raamaa;

and yet , because of his karma, he could not be rid of his loin clot h. | | 5| |

The karma of past act ions cannot be erased, O wife of my house; t his is why I chant

So prays Trilochan, Dear Lord. | | 6| | 1| |

Sri Sain:

Wit h incense, lamps and ghee, I offer t his lamp-lit worship service.

I am a sacrifice t o t he Lord of Lakshmi. | | 1| |

Hail t o You, Lord, hail t o You! Again and again, hail t o You, Lord King, Ruler of all!
| | 1| | Pause| |

Sublime is t he lamp, and pure is t he wick.
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You are immaculat e and pure, O Brilliant Lord of Wealt h! | | 2| |

Raamaanand knows t he devot ional worship of t he Lord.

He says t hat t he Lord is all-pervading, t he embodiment of supreme j oy. | | 3| |

The Lord of t he world, of wondrous form, has carried me across t he t errifying world-
ocean.

Says Sain, remember t he Lord, t he embodiment of supreme j oy! | | 4| | 2| |

Peepaa:

Wit hin t he body, t he Divine Lord is embodied. The body is t he t emple, t he place of
pilgrimage, and t he pilgrim.

Wit hin t he body are incense, lamps and offerings. Wit hin t he body are t he flower
offerings. | | 1| |

I searched t hroughout many realms, but I found t he nine t reasures wit hin t he body.

Not hing comes, and not hing goes; I pray t o t he Lord for Mercy. | | 1| | Pause| |

The One who pervades t he Universe also dwells in t he body; whoever seeks Him, finds
Him t here.

Peepaa prays, t he Lord is t he supreme essence; He reveals Himself t hrough t he True
Guru. | | 2| | 3| |

Dhannaa:

O Lord of t he world, t his is Your lamp-lit worship service.

You are t he Arranger of t he affairs of t hose humble beings who perform Your
devot ional worship service. | | 1| | Pause| |

Lent ils, flour and ghee - t hese t hings, I beg of You.

My mind shall ever be pleased.

Shoes, fine clot hes, and grain of seven kinds - I beg of You. | | 1| |

A milk cow, and a wat er buffalo, I beg of You,

and a fine Turkest ani horse.

A good wife t o care for my home

- Your humble servant Dhanna begs for t hese t hings, Lord. | | 2| | 4| |
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Jait sree, Fourt h Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas:


The Jewel of t he Lord's Name abides wit hin my heart ; t he Guru has placed His hand
on my forehead.

The sins and pains of count less incarnat ions have been cast out . The Guru has blessed
me wit h t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, and my debt has been paid off. | | 1| |

O my mind, vibrat e t he Lord's Name, and all your affairs shall be resolved.

The Perfect Guru has implant ed t he Lord's Name wit hin me; wit hout t he Name, life is
useless. | | Pause| |

Wit hout t he Guru, t he self-willed manmukhs are foolish and ignorant ; t hey are forever
ent angled in emot ional at t achment t o Maya.

They never serve t he feet of t he Holy; t heir lives are t ot ally useless. | | 2| |

Those who serve at t he feet of t he Holy, t he feet of t he Holy, t heir lives are made
fruit ful, and t hey belong t o t he Lord.

Make me t he slave of t he slave of t he slaves of t he Lord; bless me wit h Your Mercy, O
Lord of t he Universe. | | 3| |

I am blind, ignorant and t ot ally wit hout wisdom; how can I walk on t he Pat h?

I am blind - O Guru, please let me grasp t he hem of Your robe, so t hat servant Nanak
may walk in harmony wit h You. | | 4| | 1| |

Jait sree, Fourt h Mehl:

A j ewel or a diamond may be very valuable and heavy, but wit hout a purchaser, it is
wort h only st raw.

When t he Holy Guru, t he Purchaser, saw t his j ewel, He purchased it for hundreds of
t housands of dollars. | | 1| |

The Lord has kept t his j ewel hidden wit hin my mind.

The Lord, merciful t o t he meek, led me t o meet t he Holy Guru; meet ing t he Guru, I
came t o appreciat e t his j ewel. | | Pause| |

The rooms of t he self-willed manmukhs are dark wit h ignorance; in t heir homes, t he
j ewel is not visible.

Those fools die, wandering in t he wilderness, eat ing t he poison of t he snake, Maya.
| | 2| |

O Lord, Har, Har, let me meet t he humble, holy beings; O Lord, keep me in t he
Sanct uary of t he Holy.

O Lord, make me Your own; O God, Lord and Mast er, I have hurried t o Your side.
| | 3| |

What Glorious Virt ues of Yours can I speak and describe? You are great and
unfat homable, t he Great est Being.

The Lord has best owed His Mercy on servant Nanak; He has saved t he sinking st one.
| | 4| | 2| |
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I am Your child; I know not hing about Your st at e and ext ent ; I am foolish, idiot ic and
ignorant .

O Lord, shower me wit h Your Mercy; bless me wit h an enlight ened int ellect ; I am
foolish - make me clever. | | 1| |

My mind is lazy and sleepy.

The Lord, Har, Har, has led me t o meet t he Holy Guru; meet ing t he Holy, t he shut t ers
have been opened wide. | | Pause| |

O Guru, each and every inst ant , fill my heart wit h love; t he Name of my Beloved is my
breat h of life.

Wit hout t he Name, I would die; t he Name of my Lord and Mast er is t o me like t he
drug t o t he addict . | | 2| |

Those who enshrine love for t he Lord wit hin t heir minds fulfill t heir pre-ordained
dest iny.

I worship t heir feet , each and every inst ant ; t he Lord seems very sweet t o t hem. | | 3| |

My Lord and Mast er, Har, Har, has showered His Mercy upon His humble servant ;
separat ed for so long, he is now re-unit ed wit h t he Lord.

Blessed, blessed is t he True Guru, who has implant ed t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord
wit hin me; servant Nanak is a sacrifice t o Him. | | 4| | 3| |


I have found t he True Guru, my Friend, t he Great est Being. Love and affect ion for t he
Lord has blossomed fort h.

Maya, t he snake, has seized t he mort al; t hrough t he Word of t he Guru, t he Lord
neut ralizes t he venom. | | 1| |

My mind is at t ached t o t he sublime essence of t he Lord's Name.

The Lord has purified t he sinners, unit ing t hem wit h t he Holy Guru; now, t hey t ast e
t he Lord's Name, and t he sublime essence of t he Lord. | | Pause| |

Blessed, blessed is t he good fort une of t hose who meet t he Holy Guru; meet ing wit h
t he Holy, t hey lovingly cent er t hemselves in t he st at e of absolut e absorpt ion.
!
The fire of desire wit hin t hem is quenched, and t hey find peace; t hey sing t he Glorious
Praises of t he I mmaculat e Lord. | | 2| |

Those who do not obt ain t he Blessed Vision of t he True Guru's Darshan, have
misfort une pre-ordained for t hem.

I n t he love of dualit y, t hey are consigned t o reincarnat ion t hrough t he womb, and
t hey pass t heir lives t ot ally uselessly. | | 3| |

O Lord, please, bless me wit h pure underst anding, t hat I may serve t he Feet of t he
Holy Guru; t he Lord seems sweet t o me.

Servant Nanak begs for t he dust of t he feet of t he Holy; O Lord, be Merciful, and bless
me wit h it . | | 4| | 4| |

!
The Lord's Name does not abide wit hin t heir heart s - t heir mot hers should have been
st erile.
!
These bodies wander around, forlorn and abandoned, wit hout t he Name; t heir lives
wast e away, and t hey die, crying out in pain. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, t he Lord wit hin you.

The Merciful Lord God, Har, Har, has showered me wit h His Mercy; t he Guru has
impart ed spirit ual wisdom t o me, and my mind has been inst ruct ed. | | Pause| |

I n t his Dark Age of Kali Yuga, t he Kirt an of t he Lord's Praise brings t he most noble and
exalt ed st at us; t he Lord is found t hrough t he True Guru.

I am a sacrifice t o my True Guru, who has revealed t he Lord's hidden Name t o me.
| | 2| |

By great good fort une, I obt ained t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan of t he Holy; it
removes all st ains of sin.

I have found t he True Guru, t he great , all-knowing King; He has shared wit h me t he
many Glorious Virt ues of t he Lord. | | 3| |

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Those, unt o whom t he Lord, t he Life of t he world, has shown Mercy, enshrine Him
wit hin t heir heart s, and cherish Him in t heir minds.

The Right eous Judge of Dharma, in t he Court of t he Lord, has t orn up my papers;
servant Nanak's account has been set t led. | | 4| | 5| |


I n t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, I found t he Holy, by great good fort une;
my rest less mind has been quiet ed.

The unst ruck melody ever vibrat es and resounds; I have t aken in t he sublime essence
of t he Lord's Ambrosial Nect ar, showering down. | | 1| |

O my mind, chant t he Name of t he Lord, t he beaut eous Lord.

The True Guru has drenched my mind and body wit h t he Love of t he Lord, who has
met me and lovingly embraced me. | | Pause| |

The fait hless cynics are bound and gagged in t he chains of Maya; t hey are act ively
engaged, gat hering in t he poisonous wealt h.

They cannot spend t his in harmony wit h t he Lord, and so t hey must endure t he pain
which t he Messenger of Deat h inflict s upon t heir heads. | | 2| |

The Holy Guru has dedicat ed His Being t o t he Lord's service; wit h great devot ion,
apply t he dust of His feet t o your face.

I n t his world and t he next , you shall receive t he Lord's honor, and your mind shall be
imbued wit h t he permanent color of t he Lord's Love. | | 3| |

O Lord, Har, Har, please unit e me wit h t he Holy; compared t o t hese Holy people, I am
j ust a worm.

Servant Nanak has enshrined love for t he feet of t he Holy Guru; meet ing wit h t his
Holy One, my foolish, st one-like mind has blossomed fort h in lush profusion. | | 4| | 6| |

Jait sree, Fourt h Mehl, Second House:


Remember in medit at ion t he Lord, Har, Har, t he unfat homable, infinit e Lord.

Remembering Him in medit at ion, pains are dispelled.

O Lord, Har, Har, lead me t o meet t he True Guru; meet ing t he Guru, I am at peace.
| | 1| |

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, O my friend.

Cherish t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, in your heart .

Read t he Ambrosial Words of t he Lord, Har, Har; meet ing wit h t he Guru, t he Lord is
revealed. | | 2| |

The Lord, t he Slayer of demons, is my breat h of life.

His Ambrosial Amrit is so sweet t o my mind and body.

O Lord, Har, Har, have mercy upon me, and lead me t o meet t he Guru, t he
immaculat e Primal Being. | | 3| |

The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, is forever t he Giver of peace.

My mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's Love.

O Lord Har, Har, lead me t o meet t he Guru, t he Great est Being; t hrough t he Name of
Guru Nanak, I have found peace. | | 4| | 1| | 7| |


Chant t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har.

As Gurmukh, ever earn t he profit of t he Naam.

I mplant wit hin yourself devot ion t o t he Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har; sincerely dedicat e
yourself t o t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

Medit at e on t he Name of t he Merciful Lord, Har, Har.

WI t h love, forever sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord.

Dance t o t he Praises of t he Lord, Har, Har, Har; meet wit h t he Sat Sangat , t he True
Congregat ion, wit h sincerit y. | | 2| |

Come, O companions - let us unit e in t he Lord's Union.

List ening t o t he sermon of t he Lord, earn t he profit of t he Naam.
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O Lord, Har, Har, be merciful t o me, and lead me t o meet t he Guru; meet ing t he
Guru, a sincere yearning for t he Lord wells up in me. | | 3| |

Praise Him, t he unfat homable and inaccessible Lord.

Each and every moment , sing t he Lord's Name.

Be merciful, and meet me, O Guru, Great Giver; Nanak yearns for t he Lord's
devot ional worship. | | 4| | 2| | 8| |


Wit h love and energet ic affect ion, praise t he Lord, t he st orehouse of Nect ar.

My mind is drenched wit h t he Lord's Name, and so it earns t his profit .

Each and every moment , worship Him in devot ion, day and night ; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, sincere love and devot ion well up. | | 1| |

Chant t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord of t he Universe, Har, Har.

Conquering mind and body, I have earned t he profit of t he Shabad.

Through t he Guru's Teachings, t he five demons are over-powered, and t he mind and
body are filled wit h a sincere yearning for t he Lord. | | 2| |

The Name is a j ewel - chant t he Lord's Name.

Sing t he Glorious Praises of t he Lord, and forever earn t his profit .

O Lord, merciful t o t he meek, be kind t o me, and bless me wit h sincere longing for t he

Medit at e on t he Lord of t he world - medit at e wit hin your mind.

The Lord of t he Universe, Har, Har, is t he only real profit in t his world.

Blessed, blessed, is my Great Lord and Mast er God; O Nanak, medit at e on Him,
worship Him wit h sincere love and devot ion. | | 4| | 3| | 9| |


He Himself is t he Yogi, and t he way t hroughout t he ages.

The Fearless Lord Himself is absorbed in Samaadhi.

He Himself, all by Himself, is all-pervading; He Himself blesses us wit h sincere love for

He Himself is t he lamp, and t he Light pervading all t he worlds.

He Himself is t he True Guru; He Himself churns t he ocean.

He Himself churns it , churning up t he essence; medit at ing on t he j ewel of t he Naam,
sincere love comes t o t he surface. | | 2| |

O my companions, let us meet and j oin t oget her, and sing His Glorious Praises.

As Gurmukh, chant t he Naam, and earn t he profit of t he Lord's Name.

Devot ional worship of t he Lord, Har, Har, has been implant ed wit hin me; it is pleasing
t o my mind. The Name of t he Lord, Har, Har, brings a sincere love. | | 3| |

He Himself is supremely wise, t he great est King.

As Gurmukh, purchase t he merchandise of t he Naam.

O Lord God, Har, Har, bless me wit h such a gift , t hat Your Glorious Virt ues seem
pleasing t o me; Nanak is filled wit h sincere love and yearning for t he Lord.
| | 4| | 4| | 10| |


Joining t he Sat Sangat , t he True Congregat ion, and associat ing wit h t he Guru,

t he Gurmukh gat hers in t he merchandise of t he Naam.

O Lord, Har, Har, Dest royer of demons, have mercy upon me; bless me wit h a sincere
yearning t o j oin t he Sat Sangat . | | 1| |

Let me hear wit h my ears t he Banis, t he Hymns, in praise of t he Lord;

be merciful, and let me meet t he True Guru.

I sing His Glorious Praises, I speak t he Bani of His Word; chant ing His Glorious
Praises, a sincere yearning for t he Lord wells up. | | 2| |
`
I have t ried visit ing all t he sacred shrines of pilgrimage, fast ing, ceremonial feast s and
giving t o charit ies.

They do not measure up t o t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har.

The Lord's Name is unweighable, ut t erly heavy in weight ; t hrough t he Guru's
Teachings, a sincere yearning t o chant t he Name has welled up in me. | | 3| |

All good karma and right eous living are found in medit at ion on t he Lord's Name.

I t washes away t he st ains of sins and mist akes.

Be merciful t o meek, humble Nanak; bless him wit h sincere love and yearning for t he
Lord. | | 4| | 5| | 11| |
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Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Third House:


Does anyone know, who is our friend in t his world?

He alone underst ands t his, whom t he Lord blesses wit h His Mercy. I mmaculat e and
unst ained is his way of life. | | 1| | Pause| |

Mot her, fat her, spouse, children, relat ives, lovers, friends and siblings meet , having
been associat ed in previous lives; but none of t hem will be your companion and
support in t he end. | | 1| |

Pearl necklaces, gold, rubies and diamonds please t he mind, but t hey are only Maya.

Possessing t hem, one passes his life in agony; he obt ains no cont ent ment from t hem.
| | 2| |
!
Elephant s, chariot s, horses as fast as t he wind, wealt h, land, and armies of four kinds
!
- none of t hese will go wit h him; he must get up and depart , naked. | | 3| |

The Lord's Saint s are t he beloved lovers of God; sing of t he Lord, Har, Har, wit h t hem.

O Nanak, in t he Societ y of t he Saint s, you shall obt ain peace in t his world, and in t he
next world, your face shall be radiant and bright . | | 4| | 1| |

Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Third House, Du-Padas:


Give me a message from my Beloved - t ell me, t ell me!

I am wonder-st ruck, hearing t he many report s of Him; t ell t hem t o me, O my happy
sist er soul-brides. | | 1| | Pause| |

Some say t hat He is beyond t he world - t ot ally beyond it , while ot hers say t hat He is
t ot ally wit hin it .

His color cannot be seen, and His pat t ern cannot be discerned. O happy soul-brides,
t ell me t he t rut h! | | 1| |

He is pervading everywhere, and He dwells in each and every heart ; He is not st ained
- He is unst ained.

Says Nanak, list en, O people: He dwells upon t he t ongues of t he Saint s. | | 2| | 1| | 2| |

Jait sree, Fift h Mehl:

I am calmed, calmed and soot hed, hearing of God. | | 1| | Pause| |

I dedicat e my soul, my breat h of life, my mind, body and everyt hing t o Him: I behold
God near, very near. | | 1| |

Beholding God, t he inest imable, infinit e and Great Giver, I cherish Him in my mind.
| | 2| |

What ever I wish for, I receive; my hopes and desires are fulfilled, medit at ing on God.
| | 3| |

By Guru's Grace, God dwells in Nanak's mind; he never suffers or grieves, having
realized God. | | 4| | 2| | 3| |


I seek my Friend t he Lord.

I n each and every home, sing t he sublime songs of rej oicing; He abides in each and
every heart . | | 1| | Pause| |

I n good t imes, worship and adore Him; in bad t imes, worship and adore Him; do not
ever forget Him.

Chant ing t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he light of millions of suns shines fort h,
and t he darkness of doubt is dispelled. | | 1| |

I n all t he spaces and int erspaces, everywhere, what ever we see is Yours.

One who finds t he Societ y of t he Saint s, O Nanak, is not consigned t o reincarnat ion
again. | | 2| | 3| | 4| |
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Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Fourt h House, Du-Padas:


Now, I have found peace, bowing before t he Guru.

I have abandoned cleverness, quiet ed my anxiet y, and renounced my egot ism.
| | 1| | Pause| |

When I looked, I saw t hat everyone was ent iced by emot ional at t achment ; t hen, I
hurried t o t he Guru's Sanct uary.

I n His Grace, t he Guru engaged me in t he Lord's service, and t hen, t he Messenger of
Deat h gave up pursuing me. | | 1| |

I swam across t he ocean of fire, when I met t he Saint s, t hrough great good fort une.

O servant Nanak, I have found t ot al peace; my consciousness is at t ached t o t he Lord's
feet . | | 2| | 1| | 5| |


Wit hin my mind, I cherish and medit at e on t he True Guru.

He has implant ed wit hin me spirit ual wisdom and t he Mant ra of t he Lord's Name; Dear
God has shown mercy t o me. | | 1| | Pause| |

Deat h's noose and it s might y ent anglement s have vanished, along wit h t he fear of
deat h.

I have come t o t he Sanct uary of t he Merciful Lord, t he Dest royer of pain; I am holding
t ight t o t he Support of His feet . | | 1| |

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, has assumed t he form of a boat , t o
cross over t he t errifying world-ocean.

I drink in t he Ambrosial Nect ar, and my doubt s are shat t ered; says Nanak, I can bear
t he unbearable. | | 2| | 2| | 6| |


One who has t he Lord of t he Universe as his help and support

is blessed wit h all peace, poise and bliss; no afflict ions cling t o him. | | 1| | Pause| |

He appears t o keep company wit h everyone, but he remains det ached, and Maya does
not cling t o him.

He is absorbed in love of t he One Lord; he underst ands t he essence of realit y, and he
is blessed wit h wisdom by t he True Guru. | | 1| |

Those whom t he Lord and Mast er blesses wit h His kindness, compassion and mercy
are t he sublime and sanct ified Saint s.

Associat ing wit h t hem, Nanak is saved; wit h love and exuberant j oy, t hey sing t he
Glorious Praises of t he Lord. | | 2| | 3| | 7| |


The Lord of t he Universe is my exist ence, my breat h of life, wealt h and beaut y.

The ignorant are t ot ally int oxicat ed wit h emot ional at t achment ; in t his darkness, t he
Lord is t he only lamp. | | 1| | Pause| |

Fruit ful is t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O Beloved God; Your lot us feet are
incomparably beaut iful!

So many t imes, I bow in reverence t o Him, offering my mind as incense t o Him. | | 1| |

Exhaust ed, I have fallen at Your Door, O God; I am holding t ight t o Your Support .

Please, lift Your humble servant Nanak up, out of t he pit of fire of t he world.
| | 2| | 4| | 8| |


I f only someone would unit e me wit h t he Lord!

I hold t ight t o His feet , and ut t er sweet words wit h my t ongue; I make my breat h of
life an offering t o Him. | | 1| | Pause| |

I make my mind and body int o pure lit t le gardens, and irrigat e t hem wit h t he sublime

I am drenched wit h t his sublime essence by His Grace, and t he powerful hold of
Maya's corrupt ion has been broken. | | 1| |

I have come t o Your Sanct uary, O Dest royer of t he suffering of t he innocent ; I keep
my consciousness focused on You.

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Bless me wit h t he gift s of t he st at e of fearlessness, and medit at ive remembrance, Lord
and Mast er; O Nanak, God is t he Breaker of bonds. | | 2| | 5| | 9| |


The rainbird longs for t he rain t o fall.

O God, ocean of mercy, shower Your mercy on me, t hat I may yearn for loving
devot ional worship of t he Lord. | | 1| | Pause| |

The chakvi duck does not desire many comfort s, but it is filled wit h bliss upon seeing
t he dawn.

The fish cannot survive any ot her way - wit hout wat er, it dies. | | 1| |

I am a helpless orphan - I seek Your Sanct uary, O My Lord and Mast er; please bless
me wit h Your mercy.

Nanak worships and adores t he Lord's lot us feet ; wit hout Him, t here is no ot her at all.
| | 2| | 6| | 10| |


The Lord, my very breat h of life, abides in my mind and body.

Bless me wit h Your mercy, and unit e me wit h t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy, O perfect , all-knowing Lord God. | | 1| | Pause| |

Those, unt o whom You give t he int oxicat ing herb of Your Love, drink in t he supreme
sublime essence.

I cannot describe t heir value; what power do I have? | | 1| |

The Lord at t aches His humble servant s t o t he hem of His robe, and t hey swim across
t he world-ocean.

Medit at ing, medit at ing, medit at ing in remembrance on God, peace is obt ained; Nanak
seeks t he Sanct uary of Your Door. | | 2| | 7| | 11| |


Aft er wandering t hrough so many incarnat ions, I have come t o Your Sanct uary.

Save me - lift my body up out of t he deep, dark pit of t he world, and at t ach me t o
Your feet . | | 1| | Pause| |

I do not know anyt hing about spirit ual wisdom, medit at ion or karma, and my way of
life is not clean and pure.

Please at t ach me t o t he hem of t he robe of t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy; help me t o cross over t he t errible river. | | 1| |

Comfort s, riches and t he sweet pleasures of Maya - do not implant t hese wit hin your
mind.

Slave Nanak is sat isfied and sat iat ed by t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan; his
only ornament at ion is t he love of t he Lord's Name. | | 2| | 8| | 12| |


O humble servant s of t he Lord, remember t he Lord in medit at ion wit hin your heart .

Misfort une does not even approach t he Lord's humble servant ; t he works of His slave
are perfect ly fulfilled. | | 1| | Pause| |

Millions of obst acles are removed, by serving t he Lord, and one ent ers int o t he et ernal
dwelling of t he Lord of t he Universe.

The Lord's devot ee is very fort unat e; he has absolut ely no fear. Even t he Messenger
of Deat h pays homage t o him. | | 1| |

Forsaking t he Lord of t he world, he does ot her deeds, but t hese are t emporary and
t ransit ory.

Grasp t he Lord's lot us feet , and hold t hem in your heart , O Nanak; you shall obt ain
absolut e peace and bliss. | | 2| | 9| | 13| |

Jait sree, Nint h Mehl: One Universal Creat or God.


My mind is deluded, ent angled in Maya.

What ever I do, while engaged in greed, only serves t o bind me down. | | 1| | Pause| |

I have no underst anding at all; I am engrossed in t he pleasures of corrupt ion, and I
have forgot t en t he Praises of t he Lord.

The Lord and Mast er is wit h me, but I do not know Him. I nst ead, I run int o t he forest ,
looking for Him. | | 1| |
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The Jewel of t he Lord is deep wit hin my heart , but I do not have any knowledge of
Him.

O servant Nanak, wit hout vibrat ing, medit at ing on t he Lord God, human life is
uselessly wast ed and lost . | | 2| | 1| |

Jait sree, Nint h Mehl:

O Dear Lord, please, save my honor!

The fear of deat h has ent ered my heart ; I cling t o t he Prot ect ion of Your Sanct uary, O
Lord, ocean of mercy. | | 1| | Pause| |

I am a great sinner, foolish and greedy; but now, at last , I have grown weary of
commit t ing sins.

I cannot forget t he fear of dying; t his anxiet y is consuming my body. | | 1| |

I have been t rying t o liberat e myself, running around in t he t en direct ions.

The pure, immaculat e Lord abides deep wit hin my heart , but I do not underst and t he
secret of His myst ery. | | 2| |

I have no merit , and I know not hing about medit at ion or aust erit ies; what should I do
now?

O Nanak, I am exhaust ed; I seek t he shelt er of Your Sanct uary; O God, please bless
me wit h t he gift of fearlessness. | | 3| | 2| |

Jait sree, Nint h Mehl:

O mind, embrace t rue cont emplat ion.

Wit hout t he Lord's Name, know t hat t his whole world is false. | | 1| | Pause| |

The Yogis are t ired of searching for Him, but t hey have not found His limit .

You must underst and t hat t he Lord and Mast er is near at hand, but He has no form or
feat ure. | | 1| |

The Naam, t he Name of t he Lord is purifying in t he world, and yet you never
remember it .

Nanak has ent ered t he Sanct uary of t he One, before whom t he whole world bows
down; please, preserve and prot ect me, by Your innat e nat ure. | | 2| | 3| |

Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Chhant , First House:


Shalok:

I am t hirst y for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan, day and night ; I yearn for
Him const ant ly, night and day.

Opening t he door, O Nanak, t he Guru has led me t o meet wit h t he Lord, my Friend.
| | 1| |

Chhant :

List en, O my int imat e friend - I have j ust one prayer t o make.

I have been wandering around, searching for t hat ent icing, sweet Beloved.

Whoever leads me t o my Beloved - I would cut off my head and offer it t o him, even if
I were grant ed t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan for j ust an inst ant .

My eyes are drenched wit h t he Love of my Beloved; wit hout Him, I do not have even
a moment 's peace.

My mind is at t ached t o t he Lord, like t he fish t o t he wat er, and t he rainbird, t hirst y for
t he raindrops.

Servant Nanak has found t he Perfect Guru; his t hirst is t ot ally quenched. | | 1| |

O int imat e friend, my Beloved has all t hese loving companions; I cannot compare t o
any of t hem.

O int imat e friend, each of t hem is more beaut iful t han t he ot hers; who could consider
me?

Each of t hem is more beaut iful t han t he ot hers; count less are His lovers, const ant ly
enj oying bliss wit h Him.

Beholding t hem, desire wells up in my mind; when will I obt ain t he Lord, t he t reasure
of virt ue?

I dedicat e my mind t o t hose who please and at t ract my Beloved.

Says Nanak, hear my prayer, O happy soul-brides; t ell me, what does my Husband
Lord look like? | | 2| |

O int imat e friend, my Husband Lord does what ever He pleases; He is not dependent
on anyone.

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O int imat e friend, you have enj oyed your Beloved; please, t ell me about Him.

They alone find t heir Beloved, who eradicat e self-conceit ; such is t he good dest iny
writ t en on t heir foreheads.
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Taking me by t he arm, t he Lord and Mast er has made me His own; He has not
considered my merit s or demerit s.

She, whom You have adorned wit h t he necklace of virt ue, and dyed in t he deep
crimson color of His Love - everyt hing looks beaut iful on her.

O servant Nanak, blessed is t hat happy soul-bride, who dwells wit h her Husband Lord.
| | 3| |

O int imat e friend, I have found t hat peace which I sought .

My sought -aft er Husband Lord has come home, and now, congrat ulat ions are pouring
in.

Great j oy and happiness welled up, when my Husband Lord, of ever-fresh beaut y,
showed mercy t o me.

By great good fort une, I have found Him; t he Guru has unit ed me wit h Him, t hrough
t he Saadh Sangat , t he True Congregat ion of t he Holy.

My hopes and desires have all been fulfilled; my Beloved Husband Lord has hugged
me close in His embrace.

Prays Nanak, I have found t hat peace which I sought , meet ing wit h t he Guru. | | 4| | 1| |

Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Second House, Chhant :


Shalok:

God is loft y, unapproachable and infinit e. He is indescribable - He cannot be
described.

Nanak seeks t he Sanct uary of God, who is all-powerful t o save us. | | 1| |

Chhant :

Save me, any way You can; O Lord God, I am Yours.

My demerit s are uncount able; how many of t hem should I count ?

The sins and crimes I commit t ed are count less; day by day, I cont inually make
mist akes.

I am int oxicat ed by emot ional at t achment t o Maya, t he t reacherous one; by Your
Grace alone can I be saved.

Secret ly, I commit hideous sins of corrupt ion, even t hough God is t he nearest of t he
near.

Prays Nanak, shower me wit h Your Mercy, Lord, and lift me up, out of t he whirlpool of
t he t errifying world-ocean. | | 1| |

Shalok:

Count less are His virt ues; t hey cannot be enumerat ed. God's Name is loft y and
exalt ed.

This is Nanak's humble prayer, t o bless t he homeless wit h a home. | | 2| |

Chhant :

There is no ot her place at all - where else should I go?

Twent y-four hours a day, wit h my palms pressed t oget her, I medit at e on God.

Medit at ing forever on my God, I receive t he fruit s of my mind's desires.

Renouncing pride, at t achment , corrupt ion and dualit y, I lovingly cent er my at t ent ion
on t he One Lord.

Dedicat e your mind and body t o God; eradicat e all your self-conceit .

Prays Nanak, shower me wit h Your mercy, Lord, t hat I may be absorbed in Your True
Name. | | 2| |

Shalok:

O mind, medit at e on t he One, who holds everyt hing in His hands.

Gat her t he wealt h of t he Lord's Name; O Nanak, it shall always be wit h You. | | 3| |

Chhant :

God is our only True Friend; t here is not any ot her.

I n t he places and int erspaces, in t he wat er and on t he land, He Himself is pervading
everywhere.

He is t ot ally permeat ing t he wat er, t he land and t he sky; God is t he Great Giver, t he
Lord and Mast er of all.

The Lord of t he world, t he Lord of t he universe has no limit ; His Glorious Virt ues are
unlimit ed - how can I count t hem?

I have hurried t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord Mast er, t he Bringer of peace; wit hout Him,
t here is no ot her at all.

Prays Nanak, t hat being, unt o whom t he Lord shows mercy - he alone obt ains t he
Naam. | | 3| |
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Shalok:

What ever I wish for, t hat I receive.

Medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, Nanak has found t ot al peace. | | 4| |

Chhant :

My mind is now emancipat ed; I have j oined t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he
Holy.

As Gurmukh, I chant t he Naam, and my light has merged int o t he Light .

Remembering t he Lord's Name in medit at ion, my sins have been erased; t he fire has
been ext inguished, and I am sat isfied.

He has t aken me by t he arm, and blessed me wit h His kind mercy; He has accept ed
me His own.

The Lord has hugged me in His embrace, and merged me wit h Himself; t he pains of
birt h and deat h have been burnt away.

Prays Nanak, He has blessed me wit h His kind mercy; in an inst ant , He unit es me wit h
Himself. | | 4| | 2| |

Jait sree, Chhant , Fift h Mehl:

The world is like a t emporary way-st at ion, but it is filled wit h pride.

People commit count less sins; t hey are dyed in t he color of t he love of Maya.

I n greed, emot ional at t achment and egot ism, t hey are drowning; t hey do not even
t hink of dying.

Children, friends, worldly occupat ions and spouses - t hey t alk of t hese t hings, while
t heir lives are passing away.

When t heir pre-ordained days have run t heir course, O mot her, t hey behold t he
Messengers of t he Right eous Judge of Dharma, and t hey suffer.

The karma of t heir past deeds cannot be erased, O Nanak, if t hey have not earned t he
wealt h of t he Lord's Name. | | 1| |

He makes all sort s of effort s, but he does not sing t he Lord's Name.

He wanders around in count less incarnat ions; he dies, only t o be born again.

As beast s, birds, st ones and t rees - t heir number cannot be known.

As are t he seeds he plant s, so are t he pleasures he enj oys; he receives t he
consequences of his own act ions.

He loses t he j ewel of t his human life in t he gamble, and God is not pleased wit h him
at all.

Prays Nanak, wandering in doubt , he does not find any rest , even for an inst ant . | | 2| |

Yout h has passed, and old age has t aken it s place.

The hands t remble, t he head shakes, and t he eyes do not see.

The eyes do not see, wit hout vibrat ing and medit at ing on t he Lord; he must leave
behind t he at t ract ions of Maya, and depart .

He burnt his mind and body for his relat ives, but now, t hey do not list en t o him, and
t hey t hrow dust on his head.

Love for t he infinit e, Perfect Lord does not abide in his mind, even for an inst ant .

Prays Nanak, t he fort of paper is false - it is dest royed in an inst ant . | | 3| |

Nanak has come t o t he Sanct uary of t he Lord's lot us feet .

God Himself has carried Him across t he impassable, t errifying world-ocean.

Joining t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, I vibrat e and medit at e on t he
Lord; God has made me His own, and saved me.

The Lord has approved of me, and blessed me wit h His Name; He did not t ake
anyt hing else int o considerat ion.

I have found t he infinit e Lord and Mast er, t he t reasure of virt ue, which my mind had
yearned for.

Prays Nanak, I am sat isfied forever; I have eat en t he food of t he Lord's Name.
| | 4| | 2| | 3| |

Jait sree, Fift h Mehl, Vaar Wit h Shaloks:


Shalok:

I n t he beginning, He was pervading; in t he middle, He is pervading; in t he end, He will
be pervading. He is t he Transcendent Lord.

The Saint s remember in medit at ion t he all-pervading Lord God. O Nanak, He is t he
Dest royer of sins, t he Lord of t he universe. | | 1| |
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See, hear, speak and implant t he True Lord wit hin your mind.

He is all-pervading, permeat ing everywhere; O Nanak, be absorbed in t he Lord's Love.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Sing t he Praise of t he One, t he I mmaculat e Lord; He is cont ained wit hin all.

The Cause of causes, t he Almight y Lord God; what ever He wills, comes t o pass.

I n an inst ant , He est ablishes and disest ablishes; wit hout Him, t here is no ot her.

He pervades t he cont inent s, solar syst ems, net her worlds, islands and all worlds.

He alone underst ands, whom t he Lord Himself inst ruct s; he alone is a pure and
unst ained being. | | 1| |

Shalok:

Creat ing t he soul, t he Lord places t his creat ion in t he womb of t he mot her.

Wit h each and every breat h, it medit at es in remembrance on t he Lord, O Nanak; it is
not consumed by t he great fire. | | 1| |

Wit h it s head down, and feet up, it dwells in t hat slimy place.

O Nanak, how could we forget t he Mast er? Through His Name, we are saved. | | 2| |

Pauree:

From egg and sperm, you were conceived, and placed in t he fire of t he womb.

Head downwards, you abided rest lessly in t hat dark, dismal, t errible hell.

Remembering t he Lord in medit at ion, you were not burnt ; enshrine Him in your heart ,
mind and body.

I n t hat t reacherous place, He prot ect ed and preserved you; do not forget Him, even
for an inst ant .

Forget t ing God, you shall never find peace; you shall forfeit your life, and depart . | | 2| |

Shalok:

He grant s our heart s' desires, and fulfills all our hopes.

He dest roys pain and suffering; remember God in medit at ion, O Nanak - He is not far
away. | | 1| |

Love Him, wit h whom you enj oy all pleasures.

Do not forget t hat Lord, even for an inst ant ; O Nanak, He fashioned t his beaut iful
body. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He gave you your soul, breat h of life, body and wealt h; He gave you pleasures t o
enj oy.

He gave you households, mansions, chariot s and horses; He ordained your good
dest iny.

He gave you your children, spouse, friends and servant s; God is t he all-powerful Great
Giver.

Medit at ing in remembrance on t he Lord, t he body and mind are rej uvenat ed, and
sorrow depart s.

I n t he Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, chant t he Praises of t he Lord, and all
your sickness shall vanish. | | 3| |

Shalok:

For his family, he works very hard; for t he sake of Maya, he makes count less effort s.

But wit hout loving devot ional worship of t he Lord, O Nanak, he forget s God, and t hen,
he is a mere ghost . | | 1| |

That love shall break, which is est ablished wit h any ot her t han t he Lord.
!
O Nanak, t hat way of life is t rue, which inspires love of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Forget t ing Him, one's body t urns t o dust , and everyone calls him a ghost .

And t hose, wit h whom he was so much in love - t hey do not let him st ay in t heir
home, even for an inst ant .

Pract icing exploit at ion, he gat hers wealt h, but what use will it be in t he end?

As one plant s, so does he harvest ; t he body is t he field of act ions.

The ungrat eful wret ches forget t he Lord, and wander in reincarnat ion. | | 4| |

Shalok:

The benefit s of millions of charit able donat ions and cleansing bat hs, and count less
ceremonies of purificat ion and piet y,

O Nanak, are obt ained by chant ing t he Name of t he Lord, Har, Har wit h one's t ongue;
all sins are washed away. | | 1| |

I gat hered t oget her a great st ack of firewood, and applied a t iny flame t o light it .
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When t he True Lord and Mast er abides in one's mind, O Nanak, all sins are dispelled.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

Millions of sins are t ot ally erased, by medit at ing on t he Lord's Name.

The fruit s of one's heart 's desires are obt ained, by singing t he Glorious Praises of t he
Lord.

The fear of birt h and deat h is eradicat ed, and one's et ernal, unchanging t rue home is
obt ained.

I f it is so pre-ordained, one is absorbed in t he Lord's lot us feet .

Bless me wit h Your mercy, God - please preserve and save me! Nanak is a sacrifice t o
You. | | 5| |

Shalok:

They are involved in t heir beaut iful houses, and t he pleasures of t he mind's desires.

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They never remember t he Lord in medit at ion; O Nanak, t hey are like maggot s in
manure. | | 1| |

They are engrossed in ost ent at ious displays, lovingly at t ached t o all t heir possessions.
!
That body which forget s t he Lord, O Nanak, shall be reduced t o ashes. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He may enj oy a beaut iful bed, count less pleasures and all sort s of enj oyment s.

He may possess mansions of gold, st udded wit h pearls and rubies, plast ered wit h
fragrant sandalwood oil.

He may relish in t he pleasures of his mind's desires, and have no anxiet y at all.

But if he does not remember God, he is like a maggot in manure.
!
Wit hout t he Lord's Name, t here is no peace at all. How can t he mind be comfort ed?
| | 6| |

Shalok:

One who loves t he Lord's lot us feet searches for Him in t he t en direct ions.

He renounces t he decept ive illusion of Maya, and j oins t he blissful form of t he Saadh
!
The Lord is in my mind, and wit h my mout h I chant His Name; I seek Him in all t he
lands of t he world.

O Nanak, all ost ent at ious displays are false; hearing t he Praises of t he True Lord, I
live. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He dwells in a broken-down shack, in t at t ered clot hes,

wit h no social st at us, no honor and no respect ; he wanders in t he wilderness,

wit h no friend or lover, wit hout wealt h, beaut y, relat ives or relat ions.

Even so, he is t he king of t he whole world, if his mind is imbued wit h t he Lord's Name.

Wit h t he dust of his feet , men are redeemed, because God is very pleased wit h him.
| | 7| |

Shalok:

The various sort s of pleasures, powers, j oys, beaut y, canopies, cooling fans and
t hrones t o sit on

- t he foolish, ignorant and blind are engrossed in t hese t hings. O Nanak, desire for
Maya is j ust a dream. | | 1| |

I n a dream, he enj oys all sort s of pleasures, and emot ional at t achment seems so
sweet .

O Nanak, wit hout t he Naam, t he Name of t he Lord, t he beaut y of Maya's illusion is
fake. | | 2| |

Pauree:

The fool at t aches his consciousness t o t he dream.

When he awakes, he forget s t he power, pleasures and enj oyment s, and he is sad.

He passes his life chasing aft er worldly affairs.

His works are not complet ed, because he is ent iced by Maya.

What can t he poor helpless creat ure do? The Lord Himself has deluded him. | | 8| |

Shalok:

They may live in heavenly realms, and conquer t he nine regions of t he world,

but if t hey forget t he Lord of t he world, O Nanak, t hey are j ust wanderers in t he
wilderness. | | 1| |

I n t he midst of millions of games and ent ert ainment s, t he Lord's Name does not come
t o t heir minds.

O Nanak, t heir home is like a wilderness, in t he dept hs of hell. | | 2| |

Pauree:

He sees t he t errible, awful wilderness as a cit y.

Gazing upon t he false obj ect s, he believes t hem t o be real.
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Engrossed in sexual desire, anger and egot ism, he wanders around insane.

When t he Messenger of Deat h hit s him on t he head wit h his club, t hen he regret s and
repent s.

Wit hout t he Perfect , Divine Guru, he roams around like Sat an. | | 9| |

Shalok:

Power is fraudulent , beaut y is fraudulent , and wealt h is fraudulent , as is pride of
ancest ry.

One may gat her poison t hrough decept ion and fraud, O Nanak, but wit hout t he Lord,
not hing shall go along wit h him in t he end. | | 1| |

Beholding t he bit t er melon, he is deceived, since it appears so pret t y

But it is not wort h even a shell, O Nanak; t he riches of Maya will not go along wit h
anyone. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I t shall not go along wit h you when you depart - why do you bot her t o collect it ?

Tell me, why do you t ry so hard t o acquire t hat which you must leave behind in t he
end?

Forget t ing t he Lord, how can you be sat isfied? Your mind cannot be pleased.

One who forsakes God, and at t aches himself t o anot her, shall be immersed in hell.

Be kind and compassionat e t o Nanak, O Lord, and dispel his fear. | | 10| |

Shalok:

Princely pleasures are not sweet ; sensual enj oyment s are not sweet ; t he pleasures of
Maya are not sweet .

The Saadh Sangat , t he Company of t he Holy, is sweet , O slave Nanak; t he Blessed
Vision of God's Darshan is sweet . | | 1| |

I have enshrined t hat love which drenches my soul.

I have been pierced by t he Trut h, O Nanak; t he Mast er seems so sweet t o me. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Not hing seems sweet t o His devot ees, except t he Lord.

All ot her t ast es are bland and insipid; I have t est ed t hem and seen t hem.

I gnorance, doubt and suffering are dispelled, when t he Guru becomes one's advocat e.

The Lord's lot us feet have pierced my mind, and I am dyed in t he deep crimson color
of His Love.

My soul, breat h of life, body and mind belong t o God; all falsehood has left me. | | 11| |

Shalok:

Leaving t he wat er, t he fish cannot live; t he rainbird cannot live wit hout t he raindrops
from t he clouds.

The deer is ent iced by t he sound of t he hunt er's bell, and shot t hrough wit h t he
arrow; t he bumble bee is ent angled in t he fragrance of t he flowers.

The Saint s are ent ranced by t he Lord's lot us feet ; O Nanak, t hey desire not hing else.
| | 1| |

Show me Your face, for even an inst ant , Lord, and I will not give my consciousness t o
any ot her.
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My life is wit h t he Lord Mast er, O Nanak, t he Friend of t he Saint s. | | 2| |

Pauree:

How can t he fish live wit hout wat er?

Wit hout t he raindrops, how can t he rainbird be sat isfied?

The deer, ent ranced by t he sound of t he hunt er's bell, runs st raight t o him;

t he bumble bee is greedy for t he flower's fragrance; finding it , he t raps himself in it .

Just so, t he humble Saint s love t he Lord; beholding t he Blessed Vision of His Darshan,
t hey are sat isfied and sat iat ed. | | 12| |

Shalok:

They cont emplat e t he Lord's lot us feet ; t hey worship and adore Him wit h each and
every breat h.

They do not forget t he Name of t he imperishable Lord; O Nanak, t he Transcendent
Lord fulfills t heir hopes. | | 1| |

He is woven int o t he fabric of my mind; He is not out side of it , even for an inst ant .

O Nanak, t he True Lord and Mast er fulfills my hopes, and always wat ches over me.
| | 2| |

Pauree:

My hopes rest in You, O Lord of t he universe; please, fulfill t hem.

Meet ing wit h t he Lord of t he world, t he Lord of t he universe, I shall never grieve.

Grant me t he Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, t he desire of my mind, and my worries
shall be over.
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By body is sanct ified, by t he dust of Your feet .

O Supreme Lord God, Divine Guru, You are always wit h me, ever-present . | | 13| |

Shalok:

Wit h my t ongue, I chant t he Lord's Name; wit h my ears, I list en t o t he Ambrosial
Word of His Shabad.

Nanak is forever a sacrifice t o t hose who medit at e on t he Supreme Lord God. | | 1| |

All concerns are false, except t hose of t he One Lord.

O Nanak, blessed are t hose, who are in love wit h t heir True Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

I am forever a sacrifice t o t hose who list en t o t he sermon of t he Lord.

Those who bow t heir heads before God are perfect and dist inguished.

Those hands, which writ e t he Praises of t he infinit e Lord are beaut iful.

Those feet which walk on God's Pat h are pure and holy.
!
I n t he Societ y of t he Saint s, t hey are emancipat ed; all t heir sorrows depart . | | 14| |

Shalok:

One's dest iny is act ivat ed, when one chant s t he Lord's Name, t hrough perfect good
fort une.

Fruit ful is t hat moment , O Nanak, when one obt ains t he Blessed Vision of t he Darshan
of t he Lord of t he Universe. | | 1| |

I t s value cannot be est imat ed; it brings peace beyond measure.

O Nanak, t hat t ime alone is approved, when my Beloved meet s wit h me. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Tell me, what is t hat t ime, when I shall find God?

Blessed and auspicious is t hat moment , and t hat dest iny, when I shall find t he Lord of
t he Universe.

Medit at ing on t he Lord, t went y-four hours a day, my mind's desires are fulfilled.

By great good fort une, I have found t he Societ y of t he Saint s; I bow and t ouch t heir
feet .

My mind t hirst s for t he Blessed Vision of t he Lord's Darshan; Nanak is a sacrifice t o
Him. | | 15| |

Shalok:

The Lord of t he Universe is t he Purifier of sinners; He is t he Dispeller of all dist ress.

The Lord God is Might y, giving His Prot ect ive Sanct uary; Nanak chant s t he Name of
t he Lord, Har, Har. | | 1| |

Renouncing all self-conceit , I hold t ight t o t he Lord's Feet .

My sorrows and t roubles have depart ed, O Nanak, beholding God. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Unit e wit h me, O Merciful Lord; I have fallen at Your Door.

O Merciful t o t he meek, save me. I have wandered enough; now I am t ired.

I t is Your very nat ure t o love Your devot ees, and save sinners.

Wit hout You, t here is no ot her at all; I offer t his prayer t o You.

Take me by t he hand, O Merciful Lord, and carry me across t he world-ocean. | | 16| |

Shalok:

The Merciful Lord is t he Savior of t he Saint s; t heir only support is t o sing t he Kirt an of
t he Lord's Praises.

One becomes immaculat e and pure, by associat ing wit h t he Saint s, O Nanak, and
t aking t he Prot ect ion of t he Transcendent Lord. | | 1| |
!
The burning of t he heart is not dispelled at all, by sandalwood past e, t he moon, or t he
cold season.

I t only becomes cool, O Nanak, by chant ing t he Name of t he Lord. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Through t he Prot ect ion and Support of t he Lord's lot us feet , all beings are saved.

Hearing of t he Glory of t he Lord of t he Universe, t he mind becomes fearless.

Not hing at all is lacking, when one gat hers t he wealt h of t he Naam.

The Societ y of t he Saint s is obt ained, by very good deeds.

Twent y-four hours a day, medit at e on t he Lord, and list en cont inually t o t he Lord's
Praises. | | 17| |

Shalok:

The Lord grant s His Grace, and dispels t he pains of t hose who sing t he Kirt an of t he
Praises of His Name.

When t he Lord God shows His Kindness, O Nanak, one is no longer engrossed in
Maya. | | 1| |
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The burning fire has been put out ; God Himself has saved me.

Medit at e on t hat God, O Nanak, who creat ed t he universe. | | 2| |

Pauree:

When God becomes merciful, Maya does not cling.

Millions of sins are eliminat ed, by medit at ing on t he Naam, t he Name of t he One Lord.

The body is made immaculat e and pure, bat hing in t he dust of t he feet of t he Lord's
humble servant s.

The mind and body become cont ent ed, finding t he Perfect Lord God.

One is saved, along wit h his family, and all his ancest ors. | | 18| |

Shalok:

The Guru is t he Lord of t he Universe; t he Guru is t he Lord of t he world; t he Guru is
t he Perfect Pervading Lord God.

The Guru is compassionat e; t he Guru is all-powerful; t he Guru, O Nanak, is t he Saving
Grace of sinners. | | 1| |

The Guru is t he boat , t o cross over t he dangerous, t reacherous, unfat homable world-
ocean.

O Nanak, by perfect good karma, one is at t ached t o t he feet of t he True Guru. | | 2| |

Pauree:

Blessed, blessed is t he Divine Guru; associat ing wit h Him, one medit at es on t he Lord.

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