ਜਿਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਮਰੰਤ ਨਯਨ ਕੇ ਤਿਮਰ ਮਿਟਹਿ ਖਿਨੁ ॥

Jih Sathigur Simaranth Nayan Kae Thimar Mittehi Khin ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the True Guru - the darkness of their eyes is removed in an instant.

ਜਿਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਮਰੰਥਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿਨੋ ਦਿਨੁ ॥

Jih Sathigur Simaranthh Ridhai Har Nam Dhino Dhin ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the True Guru within their hearts, are blessed with the Lord's Name, day by day.

ਜਿਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਮਰੰਥਿ ਜੀਅ ਕੀ ਤਪਤਿ ਮਿਟਾਵੈ ॥

Jih Sathigur Simaranthh Jeea Kee Thapath Mittavai ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the True Guru within their souls - the fire of desire is extinguished for them.

ਜਿਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਮਰੰਥਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

Jih Sathigur Simaranthh Ridhh Sidhh Nav Nidhh Pavai ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the True Guru, are blessed with wealth and prosperity, supernatural spiritual powers and the nine treasures.

ਸੋਈ ਰਾਮਦਾਸੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਬਲ੍ਹ ਭਣਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਧੰਨਿ ਧੰਨਿ ਕਰਹੁ ॥

Soee Ramadhas Gur Baly Bhan Mil Sangath Dhhann Dhhann Karahu ||

So speaks BALL the poet: Blessed is Guru Raam Daas; joining the Sangat, the Congregation, call Him blessed and great.

ਜਿਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਲਗਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਸੋ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਨਰਹੁ ॥੫॥੫੪॥

Jih Sathigur Lag Prabh Paeeai So Sathigur Simarahu Narahu ||5||54||

Meditate on the True Guru, O men, through Whom the Lord is obtained. ||5||54||

ਕਚਹੁ ਕੰਚਨੁ ਭਇਅਉ ਸਬਦੁ ਗੁਰ ਸ੍ਰਵਣਹਿ ਸੁਣਿਓ ॥

Kachahu Kanchan Bhaeiao Sabadh Gur Sravanehi Suniou ||

Glass is transformed into gold, listening to the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਬਿਖੁ ਤੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹੁਯਉ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮੁਖਿ ਭਣਿਅਉ ॥

Bikh Thae Anmrith Huyo Nam Sathigur Mukh Bhaniao ||

Poison is transformed into ambrosial nectar, speaking the Name of the True Guru.

ਲੋਹਉ ਹੋਯਉ ਲਾਲੁ ਨਦਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਜਦਿ ਧਾਰੈ ॥

Loho Hoyo Lal Nadhar Sathigur Jadh Dhharai ||

Iron is transformed into jewels, when the True Guru bestows His Glance of Grace.

ਪਾਹਣ ਮਾਣਕ ਕਰੈ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕਹਿਅਉ ਬੀਚਾਰੈ ॥

Pahan Manak Karai Gian Gur Kehiao Beecharai ||

Stones are transformed into emeralds, when the mortal chants and contemplates the spiritual wisdom of the Guru.

ਕਾਠਹੁ ਸ੍ਰੀਖੰਡ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਕੀਅਉ ਦੁਖ ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਗਇਅ ॥

Kathahu Sreekhandd Sathigur Keeao Dhukh Dharidhr Thin Kae Gaeia ||

The True Guru transforms ordinary wood into sandalwood, eradicating the pains of poverty.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਚਰਨ ਜਿਨ੍‍ ਪਰਸਿਆ ਸੇ ਪਸੁ ਪਰੇਤ ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਭਇਅ ॥੨॥੬॥

Sathiguroo Charan Jinh Parasia Sae Pas Paraeth Sur Nar Bhaeia ||2||6||

Whoever touches the Feet of the True Guru, is transformed from a beast and a ghost into an angelic being. ||2||6||

ਜਾਮਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੋਇ ਵਲਿ ਧਨਹਿ ਕਿਆ ਗਾਰਵੁ ਦਿਜਇ ॥

Jam Guroo Hoe Val Dhhanehi Kia Garav Dhijae ||

One who has the Guru on his side - how could he be proud of his wealth?

ਜਾਮਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੋਇ ਵਲਿ ਲਖ ਬਾਹੇ ਕਿਆ ਕਿਜਇ ॥

Jam Guroo Hoe Val Lakh Bahae Kia Kijae ||

One who has the Guru on his side - what would hundreds of thousands of supporters do for him?

ਜਾਮਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੋਇ ਵਲਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਅਰੁ ਧਿਆਨ ਅਨਨ ਪਰਿ ॥

Jam Guroo Hoe Val Gian Ar Dhhian Anan Par ||

One who has the Guru on his side, does not depend on anyone else for spiritual wisdom and meditation.

ਜਾਮਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੋਇ ਵਲਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਸਾਖੀ ਸੁ ਸਚਹ ਘਰਿ ॥

Jam Guroo Hoe Val Sabadh Sakhee S Sacheh Ghar ||

One who has the Guru on his side contemplates the Shabad and the Teachings, and abides in the Home of Truth.

ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਜਪੈ ਦਾਸੁ ਭਟੁ ਬੇਨਤਿ ਕਹੈ ॥

Jo Guroo Guroo Ahinis Japai Dhas Bhatt Baenath Kehai ||

The Lord's humble slave and poet utters this prayer: whoever chants to the Guru night and day,

ਜੋ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਦ ਮਹਿ ਧਰੈ ਸੋ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਹ ਥੇ ਰਹੈ ॥੩॥੭॥

Jo Guroo Nam Ridh Mehi Dhharai So Janam Maran Dhuh Thhae Rehai ||3||7||

Whoever enshrines the Name of the Guru within his heart, is rid of both birth and death. ||3||7||