ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Asa Mehala 5 ||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਆਪੇ ਰਾਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ॥

Apunae Saevak Kee Apae Rakhai Apae Nam Japavai ||

He Himself preserves His servants; He causes them to chant His Name.

ਜਹ ਜਹ ਕਾਜ ਕਿਰਤਿ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਤਹਾ ਤਹਾ ਉਠਿ ਧਾਵੈ ॥੧॥

Jeh Jeh Kaj Kirath Saevak Kee Theha Theha Outh Dhhavai ||1||

Wherever the business and affairs of His servants are, there the Lord hurries to be. ||1||

ਸੇਵਕ ਕਉ ਨਿਕਟੀ ਹੋਇ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ॥

Saevak Ko Nikattee Hoe Dhikhavai ||

The Lord appears near at hand to His servant.

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਕਹੈ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਪਹਿ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਤਤਕਾਲ ਹੋਇ ਆਵੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Jo Jo Kehai Thakur Pehi Saevak Thathakal Hoe Avai ||1|| Rehao ||

Whatever the servant asks of his Lord and Master, immediately comes to pass. ||1||Pause||

ਤਿਸੁ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੈ ਹਉ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਜੋ ਅਪਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਵੈ ॥

This Saevak Kai Ho Baliharee Jo Apanae Prabh Bhavai ||

I am a sacrifice to that servant, who is pleasing to his God.

ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਸੋਇ ਸੁਣੀ ਮਨੁ ਹਰਿਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਸਣਿ ਆਵੈ ॥੨॥੭॥੧੨੯॥

This Kee Soe Sunee Man Haria This Naanak Parasan Avai ||2||7||129||

Hearing of his glory, the mind is rejuvenated; Nanak comes to touch his feet. ||2||7||129||

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Soohee Mehala 5 ||

Soohee, Fifth Mehl:

ਸੰਤਾ ਕੇ ਕਾਰਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਖਲੋਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਮੁ ਕਰਾਵਣਿ ਆਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Santha Kae Karaj Ap Khaloeia Har Kanm Karavan Aeia Ram ||

The Lord Himself has stood up to resolve the affairs of the Saints; He has come to complete their tasks.

ਧਰਤਿ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਤਾਲੁ ਸੁਹਾਵਾ ਵਿਚਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲੁ ਛਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Dhharath Suhavee Thal Suhava Vich Anmrith Jal Shhaeia Ram ||

The land is beautiful, and the pool is beautiful; within it is contained the Ambrosial Water.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲੁ ਛਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਾਜੁ ਕਰਾਇਆ ਸਗਲ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਪੂਰੇ ॥

Anmrith Jal Shhaeia Pooran Saj Karaeia Sagal Manorathh Poorae ||

The Ambrosial Water is filling it, and my job is perfectly complete; all my desires are fulfilled.

ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਾਰੁ ਭਇਆ ਜਗ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲਾਥੇ ਸਗਲ ਵਿਸੂਰੇ ॥

Jai Jai Kar Bhaeia Jag Anthar Lathhae Sagal Visoorae ||

Congratulations are pouring in from all over the world; all my sorrows are eliminated.

ਪੂਰਨ ਪੁਰਖ ਅਚੁਤ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਜਸੁ ਵੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ ਗਾਇਆ ॥

Pooran Purakh Achuth Abinasee Jas Vaedh Puranee Gaeia ||

The Vedas and the Puraanas sing the Praises of the Perfect, Unchanging, Imperishable Primal Lord.

ਅਪਨਾ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਰਖਿਆ ਪਰਮੇਸਰਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥੧॥

Apana Biradh Rakhia Paramaesar Naanak Nam Dhhiaeia ||1||

The Transcendent Lord has kept His promise, and confirmed His nature; Nanak meditates on the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਦੀਨੇ ਕਰਤੇ ਤੋਟਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Nav Nidhh Sidhh Ridhh Dheenae Karathae Thott N Avai Kaee Ram ||

The Creator has given me the nine treasures, wealth and spiritual powers, and I do not lack anything.

ਖਾਤ ਖਰਚਤ ਬਿਲਛਤ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਕਰਤੇ ਕੀ ਦਾਤਿ ਸਵਾਈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Khath Kharachath Bilashhath Sukh Paeia Karathae Kee Dhath Savaee Ram ||

Eating, spending and enjoying, I have found peace; the gifts of the Creator Lord continually increase.

ਦਾਤਿ ਸਵਾਈ ਨਿਖੁਟਿ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Dhath Savaee Nikhutt N Jaee Antharajamee Paeia ||

His gifts increase and shall never be exhausted; I have found the Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts.

ਕੋਟਿ ਬਿਘਨ ਸਗਲੇ ਉਠਿ ਨਾਠੇ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਨੇੜੈ ਆਇਆ ॥

Kott Bighan Sagalae Outh Nathae Dhookh N Naerrai Aeia ||

Millions of obstacles have all been removed, and pain does not even approach me.

ਸਾਂਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਆਨੰਦ ਘਨੇਰੇ ਬਿਨਸੀ ਭੂਖ ਸਬਾਈ ॥

Santh Sehaj Anandh Ghanaerae Binasee Bhookh Sabaee ||

Tranquility, peace, poise and bliss in abundance prevail, and all my hunger is satisfied.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕੇ ਅਚਰਜੁ ਜਿਸੁ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਰਾਮ ॥੨॥

Naanak Gun Gavehi Suamee Kae Acharaj Jis Vaddiaee Ram ||2||

Nanak sings the Glorious Praises of his Lord and Master, whose Glorious Greatness is wonderful and amazing. ||2||

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਕੀਆ ਮਾਣਸੁ ਕਿਆ ਵੇਚਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jis Ka Karaj Thin Hee Keea Manas Kia Vaechara Ram ||

It was His job, and He has done it; what can the mere mortal being do?

ਭਗਤ ਸੋਹਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਸਦਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਜੈਕਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Bhagath Sohan Har Kae Gun Gavehi Sadha Karehi Jaikara Ram ||

The devotees are adorned, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord; they proclaim His eternal victory.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਅਨਦ ਉਪਜੇ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਸੰਗਿ ਬਨੀ ॥

Gun Gae Gobindh Anadh Oupajae Sadhhasangath Sang Banee ||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe, bliss wells up, and we are friends with the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

ਜਿਨਿ ਉਦਮੁ ਕੀਆ ਤਾਲ ਕੇਰਾ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਉਪਮਾ ਕਿਆ ਗਨੀ ॥

Jin Oudham Keea Thal Kaera This Kee Oupama Kia Ganee ||

He who made the effort to construct this sacred pool - how can his praises be recounted?

ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਪੁੰਨ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਮਹਾ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਚਾਰਾ ॥

Athasath Theerathh Punn Kiria Meha Niramal Chara ||

The merits of the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage, charity, good deeds and immaculate lifestyle, are found in this sacred pool.

ਪਤਿਤ ਪਾਵਨੁ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਬਦ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥੩॥

Pathith Pavan Biradh Suamee Naanak Sabadh Adhhara ||3||

It is the natural way of the Lord and Master to purify sinners; Nanak takes the Support of the Word of the Shabad. ||3||

ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਕਉਨੁ ਕਰੀਜੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Gun Nidhhan Maera Prabh Karatha Ousathath Koun Kareejai Ram ||

The treasure of virtue is my God, the Creator Lord; what Praises of Yours should I sing, O Lord?

ਸੰਤਾ ਕੀ ਬੇਨੰਤੀ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਹਾ ਰਸੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Santha Kee Baenanthee Suamee Nam Meha Ras Dheejai Ram ||

The prayer of the Saints is, ""O Lord and Master, please bless us with the supreme, sublime essence of Your Name.""

ਨਾਮੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਦਾਨੁ ਕੀਜੈ ਬਿਸਰੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਕ ਖਿਨੋ ॥

Nam Dheejai Dhan Keejai Bisar Nahee Eik Khino ||

Please, grant us Your Name, grant us this blessing, and do not forget us, even for an instant.

ਗੁਣ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਉਚਰੁ ਰਸਨਾ ਸਦਾ ਗਾਈਐ ਅਨਦਿਨੋ ॥

Gun Gopal Ouchar Rasana Sadha Gaeeai Anadhino ||

Chant the Glorious Praises of the World-Lord, O my tongue; sing them forever, night and day.

ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਲਾਗੀ ਨਾਮ ਸੇਤੀ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੀਜੈ ॥

Jis Preeth Lagee Nam Saethee Man Than Anmrith Bheejai ||

One who enshrines love for the Naam, the Name of the Lord, his mind and body are drenched with Ambrosial Nectar.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਛ ਪੁੰਨੀ ਪੇਖਿ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਜੀਜੈ ॥੪॥੭॥੧੦॥

Binavanth Naanak Eishh Punnee Paekh Dharasan Jeejai ||4||7||10||

Prays Nanak, my desires have been fulfilled; gazing upon the Blessed Vision of the Lord, I live. ||4||7||10||