ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

Asa Mehala 4 ||

Aasaa, Fourth Mehl:

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਢੂੰਢਿ ਢੂਢੇਦਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਲਧਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥

Guramukh Dtoondt Dtoodtaedhia Har Sajan Ladhha Ram Rajae ||

As Gurmukh, I searched and searched, and found the Lord, my Friend, my Sovereign Lord King.

ਕੰਚਨ ਕਾਇਆ ਕੋਟ ਗੜ ਵਿਚਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਧਾ ॥

Kanchan Kaeia Kott Garr Vich Har Har Sidhha ||

Within the walled fortress of my golden body, the Lord, Har, Har, is revealed.

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹੀਰਾ ਰਤਨੁ ਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਵਿਧਾ ॥

Har Har Heera Rathan Hai Maera Man Than Vidhha ||

The Lord, Har, Har, is a jewel, a diamond; my mind and body are pierced through.

ਧੁਰਿ ਭਾਗ ਵਡੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਸਿ ਗੁਧਾ ॥੧॥

Dhhur Bhag Vaddae Har Paeia Naanak Ras Gudhha ||1||

By the great good fortune of pre-ordained destiny, I have found the Lord. Nanak is permeated with His sublime essence. ||1||

ਪੰਥੁ ਦਸਾਵਾ ਨਿਤ ਖੜੀ ਮੁੰਧ ਜੋਬਨਿ ਬਾਲੀ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥

Panthh Dhasava Nith Kharree Mundhh Joban Balee Ram Rajae ||

I stand by the roadside, and ask the way; I am just a youthful bride of the Lord King.

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਚੇਤਾਇ ਗੁਰ ਹਰਿ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਚਾਲੀ ॥

Har Har Nam Chaethae Gur Har Marag Chalee ||

The Guru has caused me to remember the Name of the Lord, Har, Har; I follow the Path to Him.

ਮੇਰੈ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਆਧਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਹਉਮੈ ਬਿਖੁ ਜਾਲੀ ॥

Maerai Man Than Nam Adhhar Hai Houmai Bikh Jalee ||

The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the Support of my mind and body; I have burnt away the poison of ego.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਬਨਵਾਲੀ ॥੨॥

Jan Naanak Sathigur Mael Har Har Milia Banavalee ||2||

O True Guru, unite me with the Lord, unite me with the Lord, adorned with garlands of flowers. ||2||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਆਇ ਮਿਲੁ ਮੈ ਚਿਰੀ ਵਿਛੁੰਨੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥

Guramukh Piarae Ae Mil Mai Chiree Vishhunnae Ram Rajae ||

O my Love, come and meet me as Gurmukh; I have been separated from You for so long, Lord King.

ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਬੈਰਾਗਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨੈਣ ਰਸਿ ਭਿੰਨੇ ॥

Maera Man Than Bahuth Bairagia Har Nain Ras Bhinnae ||

My mind and body are sad; my eyes are wet with the Lord's sublime essence.

ਮੈ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਦਸਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲਿ ਹਰਿ ਮਨੁ ਮੰਨੇ ॥

Mai Har Prabh Piara Dhas Gur Mil Har Man Mannae ||

Show me my Lord God, my Love, O Guru; meeting the Lord, my mind is pleased.

ਹਉ ਮੂਰਖੁ ਕਾਰੈ ਲਾਈਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਮੇ ॥੩॥

Ho Moorakh Karai Laeea Naanak Har Kanmae ||3||

I am just a fool, O Nanak, but the Lord has appointed me to perform His service. ||3||

ਗੁਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਿੰਨੀ ਦੇਹੁਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਬੁਰਕੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥

Gur Anmrith Bhinnee Dhaehuree Anmrith Burakae Ram Rajae ||

The Guru's body is drenched with Ambrosial Nectar; He sprinkles it upon me, O Lord King.

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਈਆ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਛਕਿ ਛਕੇ ॥

Jina Gurabanee Man Bhaeea Anmrith Shhak Shhakae ||

Those whose minds are pleased with the Word of the Guru's Bani, drink in the Ambrosial Nectar again and again.

ਗੁਰ ਤੁਠੈ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਚੂਕੇ ਧਕ ਧਕੇ ॥

Gur Thuthai Har Paeia Chookae Dhhak Dhhakae ||

As the Guru is pleased, the Lord is obtained, and you shall not be pushed around any more.

ਹਰਿ ਜਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਹੋਇਆ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਇਕੇ ॥੪॥੯॥੧੬॥

Har Jan Har Har Hoeia Naanak Har Eikae ||4||9||16||

The Lord's humble servant becomes the Lord, Har, Har; O Nanak, the Lord and His servant are one and the same. ||4||9||16||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮ: ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਘੜੀਆ ਸਭੇ ਗੋਪੀਆ ਪਹਰ ਕੰਨ੍‍ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥

Gharreea Sabhae Gopeea Pehar Kannh Gopal ||

All the hours are the milk-maids, and the quarters of the day are the Krishnas.

ਗਹਣੇ ਪਉਣੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਬੈਸੰਤਰੁ ਚੰਦੁ ਸੂਰਜੁ ਅਵਤਾਰ ॥

Gehanae Poun Panee Baisanthar Chandh Sooraj Avathar ||

The wind, water and fire are the ornaments; the sun and moon are the incarnations.

ਸਗਲੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਮਾਲੁ ਧਨੁ ਵਰਤਣਿ ਸਰਬ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥

Sagalee Dhharathee Mal Dhhan Varathan Sarab Janjal ||

All of the earth, property, wealth and articles are all entanglements.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮੁਸੈ ਗਿਆਨ ਵਿਹੂਣੀ ਖਾਇ ਗਇਆ ਜਮਕਾਲੁ ॥੧॥

Naanak Musai Gian Vihoonee Khae Gaeia Jamakal ||1||

O Nanak, without divine knowledge, one is plundered, and devoured by the Messenger of Death. ||1||

ਮ: ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਵਾਇਨਿ ਚੇਲੇ ਨਚਨਿ ਗੁਰ ॥

Vaein Chaelae Nachan Gur ||

The disciples play the music, and the gurus dance.

ਪੈਰ ਹਲਾਇਨਿ ਫੇਰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਸਿਰ ॥

Pair Halaein Faeranih Sir ||

They move their feet and roll their heads.

ਉਡਿ ਉਡਿ ਰਾਵਾ ਝਾਟੈ ਪਾਇ ॥

Oudd Oudd Rava Jhattai Pae ||

The dust flies and falls upon their hair.

ਵੇਖੈ ਲੋਕੁ ਹਸੈ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Vaekhai Lok Hasai Ghar Jae ||

Beholding them, the people laugh, and then go home.

ਰੋਟੀਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਪੂਰਹਿ ਤਾਲ ॥

Rotteea Karan Poorehi Thal ||

They beat the drums for the sake of bread.

ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾੜਹਿ ਧਰਤੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Ap Pashharrehi Dhharathee Nal ||

They throw themselves upon the ground.

ਗਾਵਨਿ ਗੋਪੀਆ ਗਾਵਨਿ ਕਾਨ੍‍ ॥

Gavan Gopeea Gavan Kanh ||

They sing of the milk-maids, they sing of the Krishnas.

ਗਾਵਨਿ ਸੀਤਾ ਰਾਜੇ ਰਾਮ ॥

Gavan Seetha Rajae Ram ||

They sing of Sitas, and Ramas and kings.

ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ॥

Nirabho Nirankar Sach Nam ||

The Lord is fearless and formless; His Name is True.

ਜਾ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਗਲ ਜਹਾਨੁ ॥

Ja Ka Keea Sagal Jehan ||

The entire universe is His Creation.

ਸੇਵਕ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਕਰਮਿ ਚੜਾਉ ॥

Saevak Saevehi Karam Charrao ||

Those servants, whose destiny is awakened, serve the Lord.

ਭਿੰਨੀ ਰੈਣਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ॥

Bhinnee Rain Jinha Man Chao ||

The night of their lives is cool with dew; their minds are filled with love for the Lord.

ਸਿਖੀ ਸਿਖਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Sikhee Sikhia Gur Veechar ||

Contemplating the Guru, I have been taught these teachings;

ਨਦਰੀ ਕਰਮਿ ਲਘਾਏ ਪਾਰਿ ॥

Nadharee Karam Laghaeae Par ||

Granting His Grace, He carries His servants across.

ਕੋਲੂ ਚਰਖਾ ਚਕੀ ਚਕੁ ॥

Koloo Charakha Chakee Chak ||

The oil-press, the spinning wheel, the grinding stones, the potter's wheel,

ਥਲ ਵਾਰੋਲੇ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਅਨੰਤੁ ॥

Thhal Varolae Bahuth Ananth ||

The numerous, countless whirlwinds in the desert,

ਲਾਟੂ ਮਾਧਾਣੀਆ ਅਨਗਾਹ ॥

Lattoo Madhhaneea Anagah ||

The spinning tops, the churning sticks, the threshers,

ਪੰਖੀ ਭਉਦੀਆ ਲੈਨਿ ਨ ਸਾਹ ॥

Pankhee Bhoudheea Lain N Sah ||

The breathless tumblings of the birds,

ਸੂਐ ਚਾੜਿ ਭਵਾਈਅਹਿ ਜੰਤ ॥

Sooai Charr Bhavaeeahi Janth ||

And the men moving round and round on spindles

ਨਾਨਕ ਭਉਦਿਆ ਗਣਤ ਨ ਅੰਤ ॥

Naanak Bhoudhia Ganath N Anth ||

O Nanak, the tumblers are countless and endless.

ਬੰਧਨ ਬੰਧਿ ਭਵਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Bandhhan Bandhh Bhavaeae Soe ||

The Lord binds us in bondage - so do we spin around.

ਪਇਐ ਕਿਰਤਿ ਨਚੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥

Paeiai Kirath Nachai Sabh Koe ||

According to their actions, so do all people dance.

ਨਚਿ ਨਚਿ ਹਸਹਿ ਚਲਹਿ ਸੇ ਰੋਇ ॥

Nach Nach Hasehi Chalehi Sae Roe ||

Those who dance and dance and laugh, shall weep on their ultimate departure.

ਉਡਿ ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਸਿਧ ਨ ਹੋਹਿ ॥

Oudd N Jahee Sidhh N Hohi ||

They do not fly to the heavens, nor do they become Siddhas.

ਨਚਣੁ ਕੁਦਣੁ ਮਨ ਕਾ ਚਾਉ ॥

Nachan Kudhan Man Ka Chao ||

They dance and jump around on the urgings of their minds.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਨ੍‍ ਮਨਿ ਭਉ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਉ ॥੨॥

Naanak Jinh Man Bho Thinha Man Bhao ||2||

O Nanak, those whose minds are filled with the Fear of God, have the love of God in their minds as well. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਨਾਉ ਤੇਰਾ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਇ ਲਇਐ ਨਰਕਿ ਨ ਜਾਈਐ ॥

Nao Thaera Nirankar Hai Nae Laeiai Narak N Jaeeai ||

Your Name is the Fearless Lord; chanting Your Name, one does not have to go to hell.

ਜੀਉ ਪਿੰਡੁ ਸਭੁ ਤਿਸ ਦਾ ਦੇ ਖਾਜੈ ਆਖਿ ਗਵਾਈਐ ॥

Jeeo Pindd Sabh This Dha Dhae Khajai Akh Gavaeeai ||

Soul and body all belong to Him; asking Him to give us sustenance is a waste.

ਜੇ ਲੋੜਹਿ ਚੰਗਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਕਰਿ ਪੁੰਨਹੁ ਨੀਚੁ ਸਦਾਈਐ ॥

Jae Lorrehi Changa Apana Kar Punnahu Neech Sadhaeeai ||

If you yearn for goodness, then perform good deeds and feel humble.

ਜੇ ਜਰਵਾਣਾ ਪਰਹਰੈ ਜਰੁ ਵੇਸ ਕਰੇਦੀ ਆਈਐ ॥

Jae Jaravana Pareharai Jar Vaes Karaedhee Aeeai ||

Even if you remove the signs of old age, old age shall still come in the guise of death.

ਕੋ ਰਹੈ ਨ ਭਰੀਐ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੫॥

Ko Rehai N Bhareeai Paeeai ||5||

No one remains here when the count of the breaths is full. ||5||