ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Sireerag Mehala 1 ||

Sriraag, First Mehl:

ਮਛੁਲੀ ਜਾਲੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਸਰੁ ਖਾਰਾ ਅਸਗਾਹੁ ॥

Mashhulee Jal N Jania Sar Khara Asagahu ||

The fish did not notice the net in the deep and salty sea.

ਅਤਿ ਸਿਆਣੀ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਕਿਉ ਕੀਤੋ ਵੇਸਾਹੁ ॥

Ath Sianee Sohanee Kio Keetho Vaesahu ||

It was so clever and beautiful, but why was it so confident?

ਕੀਤੇ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਪਾਕੜੀ ਕਾਲੁ ਨ ਟਲੈ ਸਿਰਾਹੁ ॥੧॥

Keethae Karan Pakarree Kal N Ttalai Sirahu ||1||

By its actions it was caught, and now death cannot be turned away from its head. ||1||

ਭਾਈ ਰੇ ਇਉ ਸਿਰਿ ਜਾਣਹੁ ਕਾਲੁ ॥

Bhaee Rae Eio Sir Janahu Kal ||

O Siblings of Destiny, just like this, see death hovering over your own heads!

ਜਿਉ ਮਛੀ ਤਿਉ ਮਾਣਸਾ ਪਵੈ ਅਚਿੰਤਾ ਜਾਲੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Jio Mashhee Thio Manasa Pavai Achintha Jal ||1|| Rehao ||

People are just like this fish; unaware, the noose of death descends upon them. ||1||Pause||

ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਬਾਧੋ ਕਾਲ ਕੋ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕਾਲੁ ਅਫਾਰੁ ॥

Sabh Jag Badhho Kal Ko Bin Gur Kal Afar ||

The whole world is bound by death; without the Guru, death cannot be avoided.

ਸਚਿ ਰਤੇ ਸੇ ਉਬਰੇ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਛੋਡਿ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

Sach Rathae Sae Oubarae Dhubidhha Shhodd Vikar ||

Those who are attuned to Truth are saved; they renounce duality and corruption.

ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਬਲਿਹਾਰਣੈ ਦਰਿ ਸਚੈ ਸਚਿਆਰ ॥੨॥

Ho Thin Kai Baliharanai Dhar Sachai Sachiar ||2||

I am a sacrifice to those who are found to be Truthful in the True Court. ||2||

ਸੀਚਾਨੇ ਜਿਉ ਪੰਖੀਆ ਜਾਲੀ ਬਧਿਕ ਹਾਥਿ ॥

Seechanae Jio Pankheea Jalee Badhhik Hathh ||

Think of the hawk preying on the birds, and the net in the hands of the hunter.

ਗੁਰਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਸੇ ਉਬਰੇ ਹੋਰਿ ਫਾਥੇ ਚੋਗੈ ਸਾਥਿ ॥

Gur Rakhae Sae Oubarae Hor Fathhae Chogai Sathh ||

Those who are protected by the Guru are saved; the others are caught by the bait.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਚੁਣਿ ਸੁਟੀਅਹਿ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਸੰਗੀ ਸਾਥਿ ॥੩॥

Bin Navai Chun Sutteeahi Koe N Sangee Sathh ||3||

Without the Name, they are picked up and thrown away; they have no friends or companions. ||3||

ਸਚੋ ਸਚਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਸਚੇ ਸਚਾ ਥਾਨੁ ॥

Sacho Sacha Akheeai Sachae Sacha Thhan ||

God is said to be the Truest of the True; His Place is the Truest of the True.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਚਾ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਤਿਨ ਮਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ॥

Jinee Sacha Mannia Thin Man Sach Dhhian ||

Those who obey the True One-their minds abide in true meditation.

ਮਨਿ ਮੁਖਿ ਸੂਚੇ ਜਾਣੀਅਹਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਿਨਾ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥੪॥

Man Mukh Soochae Janeeahi Guramukh Jina Gian ||4||

Those who become Gurmukh, and obtain spiritual wisdom-their minds and mouths are known to be pure. ||4||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਅਗੈ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਦੇਇ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Agai Aradhas Kar Sajan Dhaee Milae ||

Offer your most sincere prayers to the True Guru, so that He may unite you with your Best Friend.

ਸਾਜਨਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਮਦੂਤ ਮੁਏ ਬਿਖੁ ਖਾਇ ॥

Sajan Miliai Sukh Paeia Jamadhooth Mueae Bikh Khae ||

Meeting your Best Friend, you shall find peace; the Messenger of Death shall take poison and die.

ਨਾਵੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਹਉ ਵਸਾਂ ਨਾਉ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥੫॥

Navai Andhar Ho Vasan Nao Vasai Man Ae ||5||

I dwell deep within the Name; the Name has come to dwell within my mind. ||5||

ਬਾਝੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਬਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਬੂਝ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥

Bajh Guroo Gubar Hai Bin Sabadhai Boojh N Pae ||

Without the Guru, there is only pitch darkness; without the Shabad, understanding is not obtained.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਸਚਿ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

Guramathee Paragas Hoe Sach Rehai Liv Lae ||

Through the Guru's Teachings, you shall be enlightened; remain absorbed in the Love of the True Lord.

ਤਿਥੈ ਕਾਲੁ ਨ ਸੰਚਰੈ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੬॥

Thithhai Kal N Sancharai Jothee Joth Samae ||6||

Death does not go there; your light shall merge with the Light. ||6||

ਤੂੰਹੈ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਤੂੰ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ਤੂੰ ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

Thoonhai Sajan Thoon Sujan Thoon Apae Maelanehar ||

You are my Best Friend; You are All-knowing. You are the One who unites us with Yourself.

ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਸਾਲਾਹੀਐ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Gur Sabadhee Salaheeai Anth N Paravar ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, we praise You; You have no end or limitation.

ਤਿਥੈ ਕਾਲੁ ਨ ਅਪੜੈ ਜਿਥੈ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥੭॥

Thithhai Kal N Aparrai Jithhai Gur Ka Sabadh Apar ||7||

Death does not reach that place, where the Infinite Word of the Guru's Shabad resounds. ||7||

ਹੁਕਮੀ ਸਭੇ ਊਪਜਹਿ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥

Hukamee Sabhae Oopajehi Hukamee Kar Kamahi ||

By the Hukam of His Command, all are created. By His Command, actions are performed.

ਹੁਕਮੀ ਕਾਲੈ ਵਸਿ ਹੈ ਹੁਕਮੀ ਸਾਚਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥

Hukamee Kalai Vas Hai Hukamee Sach Samahi ||

By His Command, all are subject to death; by His Command, they merge in Truth.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਇਨਾ ਜੰਤਾ ਵਸਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਨਾਹਿ ॥੮॥੪॥

Naanak Jo This Bhavai So Thheeai Eina Jantha Vas Kishh Nahi ||8||4||

O Nanak, whatever pleases His Will comes to pass. Nothing is in the hands of these beings. ||8||4||