ਸਲੋਕ ਕਬੀਰ ॥

Salok Kabeer ||

Shalok, Kabeer:

ਗਗਨ ਦਮਾਮਾ ਬਾਜਿਓ ਪਰਿਓ ਨੀਸਾਨੈ ਘਾਉ ॥

Gagan Dhamama Bajiou Pariou Neesanai Ghao ||

The battle-drum beats in the sky of the mind; aim is taken, and the wound is inflicted.

ਖੇਤੁ ਜੁ ਮਾਂਡਿਓ ਸੂਰਮਾ ਅਬ ਜੂਝਨ ਕੋ ਦਾਉ ॥੧॥

Khaeth J Manddiou Soorama Ab Joojhan Ko Dhao ||1||

The spiritual warriors enter the field of battle; now is the time to fight! ||1||

ਸੂਰਾ ਸੋ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ਜੁ ਲਰੈ ਦੀਨ ਕੇ ਹੇਤ ॥

Soora So Pehichaneeai J Larai Dheen Kae Haeth ||

He alone is known as a spiritual hero, who fights in defense of religion.

ਪੁਰਜਾ ਪੁਰਜਾ ਕਟਿ ਮਰੈ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਛਾਡੈ ਖੇਤੁ ॥੨॥੨॥

Puraja Puraja Katt Marai Kabehoo N Shhaddai Khaeth ||2||2||

He may be cut apart, piece by piece, but he never leaves the field of battle. ||2||2||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮ: ੫ ॥

Salok Ma 5 ||

Shalok, Dakhanay Fifth Mehl:

ਪਹਿਲਾ ਮਰਣੁ ਕਬੂਲਿ ਜੀਵਣ ਕੀ ਛਡਿ ਆਸ ॥

Pehila Maran Kabool Jeevan Kee Shhadd As ||

First, accept death, and give up any hope of life.

ਹੋਹੁ ਸਭਨਾ ਕੀ ਰੇਣੁਕਾ ਤਉ ਆਉ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਪਾਸਿ ॥੧॥

Hohu Sabhana Kee Raenuka Tho Ao Hamarai Pas ||1||

Become the dust of the feet of all, and then, you may come to me. ||1||

ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਜੂਨੀ ਸੈਭੰ ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sath Nam Karatha Purakh Nirabho Niravair Akal Moorath Ajoonee Saibhan Gur Prasadh ||

One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace:

ਸਲੋਕ ਵਾਰਾਂ ਤੇ ਵਧੀਕ ॥

Salok Varan Thae Vadhheek ||

Shaloks In Addition To The Vaars.

ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Mehala 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਉਤੰਗੀ ਪੈਓਹਰੀ ਗਹਿਰੀ ਗੰਭੀਰੀ ॥

Outhangee Paiouharee Gehiree Ganbheeree ||

O you with swollen breasts, let your consciousness become deep and profound.

ਸਸੁੜਿ ਸੁਹੀਆ ਕਿਵ ਕਰੀ ਨਿਵਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਥਣੀ ॥

Sasurr Suheea Kiv Karee Nivan N Jae Thhanee ||

O mother-in-law, how can I bow? Because of my stiff nipples, I cannot bow.

ਗਚੁ ਜਿ ਲਗਾ ਗਿੜਵੜੀ ਸਖੀਏ ਧਉਲਹਰੀ ॥

Gach J Laga Girravarree Sakheeeae Dhhouleharee ||

O sister, those mansions built as high as mountains

ਸੇ ਭੀ ਢਹਦੇ ਡਿਠੁ ਮੈ ਮੁੰਧ ਨ ਗਰਬੁ ਥਣੀ ॥੧॥

Sae Bhee Dtehadhae Ddith Mai Mundhh N Garab Thhanee ||1||

- I have seen them come crumbling down. O bride, do not be so proud of your nipples. ||1||

ਸੁਣਿ ਮੁੰਧੇ ਹਰਣਾਖੀਏ ਗੂੜਾ ਵੈਣੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Sun Mundhhae Haranakheeeae Goorra Vain Apar ||

O bride with deer-like eyes, listen to the words of deep and infinite wisdom.

ਪਹਿਲਾ ਵਸਤੁ ਸਿਾਣਿ ਕੈ ਤਾਂ ਕੀਚੈ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ॥

Pehila Vasath Sinjan Kai Than Keechai Vapar ||

First, examine the merchandise, and then, make the deal.

ਦੋਹੀ ਦਿਚੈ ਦੁਰਜਨਾ ਮਿਤ੍ਰਾਂ ਕੂੰ ਜੈਕਾਰੁ ॥

Dhohee Dhichai Dhurajana Mithran Koon Jaikar ||

Proclaim that you will not associate with evil people; celebrate victory with your friends.

ਜਿਤੁ ਦੋਹੀ ਸਜਣ ਮਿਲਨਿ ਲਹੁ ਮੁੰਧੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Jith Dhohee Sajan Milan Lahu Mundhhae Veechar ||

This proclamation, to meet with your friends, O bride - give it some thought.

ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਸਜਣਾ ਐਸਾ ਹਸਣੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Than Man Dheejai Sajana Aisa Hasan Sar ||

Surrender mind and body to the Lord your Friend; this is the most excellent pleasure.

ਤਿਸ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਨ ਕੀਚਈ ਜਿ ਦਿਸੈ ਚਲਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

This So Naehu N Keechee J Dhisai Chalanehar ||

Do not fall in love with one who is destined to leave.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਇਵ ਕਰਿ ਬੁਝਿਆ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਵਿਟਹੁ ਕੁਰਬਾਣੁ ॥੨॥

Naanak Jinhee Eiv Kar Bujhia Thinha Vittahu Kuraban ||2||

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to those who understand this. ||2||

ਜੇ ਤੂੰ ਤਾਰੂ ਪਾਣਿ ਤਾਹੂ ਪੁਛੁ ਤਿੜੰਨ੍‍ ਕਲ ॥

Jae Thoon Tharoo Pan Thahoo Pushh Thirrannh Kal ||

If you wish to swim across the water, then consult those who know how to swim.

ਤਾਹੂ ਖਰੇ ਸੁਜਾਣ ਵੰਾ ਏਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਕਪਰੀ ॥੩॥

Thahoo Kharae Sujan Vannja Eaenhee Kaparee ||3||

Those who have survived these treacherous waves are very wise. ||3||

ਝੜ ਝਖੜ ਓਹਾੜ ਲਹਰੀ ਵਹਨਿ ਲਖੇਸਰੀ ॥

Jharr Jhakharr Ouharr Leharee Vehan Lakhaesaree ||

The storm rages and the rain floods the land; thousands of waves rise and surge.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਉ ਆਲਾਇ ਬੇੜੇ ਡੁਬਣਿ ਨਾਹਿ ਭਉ ॥੪॥

Sathigur Sio Alae Baerrae Dduban Nahi Bho ||4||

If you cry out for help from the True Guru, you have nothing to fear - your boat will not sink. ||4||

ਨਾਨਕ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਕੈਸੀ ਹੋਈ ॥

Naanak Dhuneea Kaisee Hoee ||

O Nanak, what has happened to the world?

ਸਾਲਕੁ ਮਿਤੁ ਨ ਰਹਿਓ ਕੋਈ ॥

Salak Mith N Rehiou Koee ||

There is no guide or friend.

ਭਾਈ ਬੰਧੀ ਹੇਤੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥

Bhaee Bandhhee Haeth Chukaeia ||

There is no love, even among brothers and relatives.

ਦੁਨੀਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਦੀਨੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥੫॥

Dhuneea Karan Dheen Gavaeia ||5||

For the sake of the world, people have lost their faith. ||5||

ਹੈ ਹੈ ਕਰਿ ਕੈ ਓਹਿ ਕਰੇਨਿ ॥

Hai Hai Kar Kai Ouhi Karaen ||

They cry and weep and wail.

ਗਲ੍‍ਾ ਪਿਟਨਿ ਸਿਰੁ ਖੋਹੇਨਿ ॥

Galha Pittan Sir Khohaen ||

They slap their faces and pull their hair out.

ਨਾਉ ਲੈਨਿ ਅਰੁ ਕਰਨਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Nao Lain Ar Karan Samae ||

But if they chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord, they shall be absorbed into it.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੈ ਜਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Thin Baliharai Jae ||6||

O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to them. ||6||

ਰੇ ਮਨ ਡੀਗਿ ਨ ਡੋਲੀਐ ਸੀਧੈ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਧਾਉ ॥

Rae Man Ddeeg N Ddoleeai Seedhhai Marag Dhhao ||

O my mind, do not waver or walk on the crooked path; take the straight and true path.

ਪਾਛੈ ਬਾਘੁ ਡਰਾਵਣੋ ਆਗੈ ਅਗਨਿ ਤਲਾਉ ॥

Pashhai Bagh Ddaravano Agai Agan Thalao ||

The terrible tiger is behind you, and the pool of fire is ahead.

ਸਹਸੈ ਜੀਅਰਾ ਪਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਮਾ ਕਉ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਢੰਗੁ ॥

Sehasai Jeeara Par Rehiou Ma Ko Avar N Dtang ||

My soul is skeptical and doubtful, but I cannot see any other way to go.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਛੁਟੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਿਉ ਸੰਗੁ ॥੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Shhutteeai Har Preetham Sio Sang ||7||

O Nanak, as Gurmukh, dwell with your Beloved Lord, and you shall be saved. ||7||

ਬਾਘੁ ਮਰੈ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਰੀਐ ਜਿਸੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦੀਖਿਆ ਹੋਇ ॥

Bagh Marai Man Mareeai Jis Sathigur Dheekhia Hoe ||

The tiger is killed, and the mind is killed, through the Teachings of the True Guru.

ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ਹਰਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਮਰਣਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Ap Pashhanai Har Milai Bahurr N Marana Hoe ||

One who understands himself, meets with the Lord, and never dies again.

ਕੀਚੜਿ ਹਾਥੁ ਨ ਬੂਡਈ ਏਕਾ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਿ ॥

Keecharr Hathh N Booddee Eaeka Nadhar Nihal ||

One who sees the One and Only Lord with his eyes - his hands shall not get muddy and dirty.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਉਬਰੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਸਰਵਰੁ ਸਚੀ ਪਾਲਿ ॥੮॥

Naanak Guramukh Oubarae Gur Saravar Sachee Pal ||8||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are saved; the Guru has surrounded the ocean with the embankment of Truth. ||8||

ਅਗਨਿ ਮਰੈ ਜਲੁ ਲੋੜਿ ਲਹੁ ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਰ ਨਿਧਿ ਜਲੁ ਨਾਹਿ ॥

Agan Marai Jal Lorr Lahu Vin Gur Nidhh Jal Nahi ||

If you wish to put out the fire, then look for water; without the Guru, the ocean of water is not found.

ਜਨਮਿ ਮਰੈ ਭਰਮਾਈਐ ਜੇ ਲਖ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥

Janam Marai Bharamaeeai Jae Lakh Karam Kamahi ||

You shall continue to wander lost in reincarnation through birth and death, even if you do thousands of other deeds.

ਜਮੁ ਜਾਗਾਤਿ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਜੇ ਚਲੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Jam Jagath N Lagee Jae Chalai Sathigur Bhae ||

But you shall not be taxed by the Messenger of Death, if you walk in harmony with the Will of the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਅਮਰ ਪਦੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੈ ਮੇਲਾਇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Niramal Amar Padh Gur Har Maelai Maelae ||9||

O Nanak, the immaculate, immortal status is obtained, and the Guru will unite you in the Lord's Union. ||9||

ਕਲਰ ਕੇਰੀ ਛਪੜੀ ਕਊਆ ਮਲਿ ਮਲਿ ਨਾਇ ॥

Kalar Kaeree Shhaparree Kooa Mal Mal Nae ||

The crow rubs and washes itself in the mud puddle.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਮੈਲਾ ਅਵਗੁਣੀ ਚਿੰਜੁ ਭਰੀ ਗੰਧੀ ਆਇ ॥

Man Than Maila Avagunee Chinj Bharee Gandhhee Ae ||

Its mind and body are polluted with its own mistakes and demerits, and its beak is filled with dirt.

ਸਰਵਰੁ ਹੰਸਿ ਨ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਕਾਗ ਕੁਪੰਖੀ ਸੰਗਿ ॥

Saravar Hans N Jania Kag Kupankhee Sang ||

The swan in the pool associated with the crow, not knowing that it was evil.

ਸਾਕਤ ਸਿਉ ਐਸੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਹੈ ਬੂਝਹੁ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਰੰਗਿ ॥

Sakath Sio Aisee Preeth Hai Boojhahu Gianee Rang ||

Such is the love of the faithless cynic; understand this, O spiritually wise ones, through love and devotion.

ਸੰਤ ਸਭਾ ਜੈਕਾਰੁ ਕਰਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਉ ॥

Santh Sabha Jaikar Kar Guramukh Karam Kamao ||

So proclaim the victory of the Society of the Saints, and act as Gurmukh.

ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਵਣੁ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਤੀਰਥੁ ਦਰੀਆਉ ॥੧੦॥

Niramal Nhavan Naanaka Gur Theerathh Dhareeao ||10||

Immaculate and pure is that cleansing bath, O Nanak, at the sacred shrine of the Guru's river. ||10||

ਜਨਮੇ ਕਾ ਫਲੁ ਕਿਆ ਗਣੀ ਜਾਂ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਭਾਉ ॥

Janamae Ka Fal Kia Ganee Jan Har Bhagath N Bhao ||

What should I account as the rewards of this human life, if one does not feel love and devotion to the Lord?

ਪੈਧਾ ਖਾਧਾ ਬਾਦਿ ਹੈ ਜਾਂ ਮਨਿ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ॥

Paidhha Khadhha Badh Hai Jan Man Dhooja Bhao ||

Wearing clothes and eating food is useless, if the mind is filled with the love of duality.

ਵੇਖਣੁ ਸੁਨਣਾ ਝੂਠੁ ਹੈ ਮੁਖਿ ਝੂਠਾ ਆਲਾਉ ॥

Vaekhan Sunana Jhooth Hai Mukh Jhootha Alao ||

Seeing and hearing is false, if one speaks lies.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਿ ਤੂ ਹੋਰੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਆਵਉ ਜਾਉ ॥੧੧॥

Naanak Nam Salahi Thoo Hor Houmai Avo Jao ||11||

O Nanak, praise the Naam, the Name of the Lord; everything else is coming and going in egotism. ||11||

ਹੈਨਿ ਵਿਰਲੇ ਨਾਹੀ ਘਣੇ ਫੈਲ ਫਕੜੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥੧੨॥

Hain Viralae Nahee Ghanae Fail Fakarr Sansar ||12||

The Saints are few and far between; everything else in the world is just a pompous show. ||12||

ਨਾਨਕ ਲਗੀ ਤੁਰਿ ਮਰੈ ਜੀਵਣ ਨਾਹੀ ਤਾਣੁ ॥

Naanak Lagee Thur Marai Jeevan Nahee Than ||

O Nanak, one who is struck by the Lord dies instantaneously; the power to live is lost.

ਚੋਟੈ ਸੇਤੀ ਜੋ ਮਰੈ ਲਗੀ ਸਾ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

Chottai Saethee Jo Marai Lagee Sa Paravan ||

If someone dies by such a stroke, then he is accepted.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਲਾਏ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਗੈ ਲਗੀ ਤਾ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

Jis No Laeae This Lagai Lagee Tha Paravan ||

He alone is struck, who is struck by the Lord; after such a stroke, he is approved.

ਪਿਰਮ ਪੈਕਾਮੁ ਨ ਨਿਕਲੈ ਲਾਇਆ ਤਿਨਿ ਸੁਜਾਣਿ ॥੧੩॥

Piram Paikam N Nikalai Laeia Thin Sujan ||13||

The arrow of love, shot by the All-knowing Lord, cannot be pulled out. ||13||

ਭਾਂਡਾ ਧੋਵੈ ਕਉਣੁ ਜਿ ਕਚਾ ਸਾਜਿਆ ॥

Bhandda Dhhovai Koun J Kacha Sajia ||

Who can wash the unbaked clay pot?

ਧਾਤੂ ਪੰਜਿ ਰਲਾਇ ਕੂੜਾ ਪਾਜਿਆ ॥

Dhhathoo Panj Ralae Koorra Pajia ||

Joining the five elements together, the Lord made a false cover.

ਭਾਂਡਾ ਆਣਗੁ ਰਾਸਿ ਜਾਂ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵਸੀ ॥

Bhandda Anag Ras Jan This Bhavasee ||

When it pleases Him, He makes it right.

ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਾਗਾਇ ਵਾਜਾ ਵਾਵਸੀ ॥੧੪॥

Param Joth Jagae Vaja Vavasee ||14||

The supreme light shines forth, and the celestial song vibrates and resounds. ||14||

ਮਨਹੁ ਜਿ ਅੰਧੇ ਘੂਪ ਕਹਿਆ ਬਿਰਦੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ॥

Manahu J Andhhae Ghoop Kehia Biradh N Jananee ||

Those who are totally blind in their minds, do not have the integrity to keep their word.

ਮਨਿ ਅੰਧੈ ਊਂਧੈ ਕਵਲ ਦਿਸਨਿ ਖਰੇ ਕਰੂਪ ॥

Man Andhhai Oonadhhai Kaval Dhisan Kharae Karoop ||

With their blind minds, and their upside-down heart-lotus, they look totally ugly.

ਇਕਿ ਕਹਿ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਕਹਿਆ ਬੁਝਨਿ ਤੇ ਨਰ ਸੁਘੜ ਸਰੂਪ ॥

Eik Kehi Janan Kehia Bujhan Thae Nar Sugharr Saroop ||

Some know how to speak and understand what they are told. Those people are wise and good-looking.

ਇਕਨਾ ਨਾਦੁ ਨ ਬੇਦੁ ਨ ਗੀਅ ਰਸੁ ਰਸੁ ਕਸੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੰਤਿ ॥

Eikana Nadh N Baedh N Geea Ras Ras Kas N Jananth ||

Some do not know the Sound-current of the Naad, spiritual wisdom or the joy of song. They do not even understand good and bad.

ਇਕਨਾ ਸਿਧਿ ਨ ਬੁਧਿ ਨ ਅਕਲਿ ਸਰ ਅਖਰ ਕਾ ਭੇਉ ਨ ਲਹੰਤਿ ॥

Eikana Sidhh N Budhh N Akal Sar Akhar Ka Bhaeo N Lehanth ||

Some have no idea of perfection, wisdom or understanding; they know nothing about the mystery of the Word.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇ ਨਰ ਅਸਲਿ ਖਰ ਜਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਣ ਗਰਬੁ ਕਰੰਤ ॥੧੫॥

Naanak Thae Nar Asal Khar J Bin Gun Garab Karanth ||15||

O Nanak, those people are really donkeys; they have no virtue or merit, but still, they are very proud. ||15||

ਸੋ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਣੁ ਜੋ ਬਿੰਦੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ॥

So Brehaman Jo Bindhai Breham ||

He alone is a Brahmin, who knows God.

ਜਪੁ ਤਪੁ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਕਰਮੁ ॥

Jap Thap Sanjam Kamavai Karam ||

He chants and meditates, and practices austerity and good deeds.

ਸੀਲ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਕਾ ਰਖੈ ਧਰਮੁ ॥

Seel Santhokh Ka Rakhai Dhharam ||

He keeps to the Dharma, with faith, humility and contentment.

ਬੰਧਨ ਤੋੜੈ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੁਕਤੁ ॥

Bandhhan Thorrai Hovai Mukath ||

Breaking his bonds, he is liberated.

ਸੋਈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਣੁ ਪੂਜਣ ਜੁਗਤੁ ॥੧੬॥

Soee Brehaman Poojan Jugath ||16||

Such a Brahmin is worthy of being worshipped. ||16||

ਖਤ੍ਰੀ ਸੋ ਜੁ ਕਰਮਾ ਕਾ ਸੂਰੁ ॥

Khathree So J Karama Ka Soor ||

He alone is a Kh'shaatriyaa, who is a hero in good deeds.

ਪੁੰਨ ਦਾਨ ਕਾ ਕਰੈ ਸਰੀਰੁ ॥

Punn Dhan Ka Karai Sareer ||

He uses his body to give in charity;

ਖੇਤੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ਬੀਜੈ ਦਾਨੁ ॥

Khaeth Pashhanai Beejai Dhan ||

He understands his farm, and plants the seeds of generosity.

ਸੋ ਖਤ੍ਰੀ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

So Khathree Dharageh Paravan ||

Such a Kh'shaatriyaa is accepted in the Court of the Lord.

ਲਬੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਜੇ ਕੂੜੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ॥

Lab Lobh Jae Koorr Kamavai ||

Whoever practices greed, possessiveness and falsehood,

ਅਪਣਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਆਪੇ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੧੭॥

Apana Keetha Apae Pavai ||17||

Shall receive the fruits of his own labors. ||17||

ਤਨੁ ਨ ਤਪਾਇ ਤਨੂਰ ਜਿਉ ਬਾਲਣੁ ਹਡ ਨ ਬਾਲਿ ॥

Than N Thapae Thanoor Jio Balan Hadd N Bal ||

Do not heat your body like a furnace, or burn your bones like firewood.

ਸਿਰਿ ਪੈਰੀ ਕਿਆ ਫੇੜਿਆ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਪਿਰੀ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲਿ ॥੧੮॥

Sir Pairee Kia Faerria Andhar Piree Samhal ||18||

What have your head and feet done wrong? See your Husband Lord within yourself. ||18||

ਸਭਨੀ ਘਟੀ ਸਹੁ ਵਸੈ ਸਹ ਬਿਨੁ ਘਟੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

Sabhanee Ghattee Sahu Vasai Seh Bin Ghatt N Koe ||

God the Cosmic Husband dwells within all hearts; without Him, there is no heart at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੯॥

Naanak Thae Sohaganee Jinha Guramukh Paragatt Hoe ||19||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are the happy, virtuous soul-brides; the Lord is revealed to them. ||19||

ਜਉ ਤਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਖੇਲਣ ਕਾ ਚਾਉ ॥

Jo Tho Praem Khaelan Ka Chao ||

If you desire to play this game of love with Me,

ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰਿ ਤਲੀ ਗਲੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਆਉ ॥

Sir Dhhar Thalee Galee Maeree Ao ||

Then step onto My Path with your head in hand.

ਇਤੁ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਪੈਰੁ ਧਰੀਜੈ ॥

Eith Marag Pair Dhhareejai ||

When you place your feet on this Path,

ਸਿਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਕਾਣਿ ਨ ਕੀਜੈ ॥੨੦॥

Sir Dheejai Kan N Keejai ||20||

Give Me your head, and do not pay any attention to public opinion. ||20||

ਨਾਲਿ ਕਿਰਾੜਾ ਦੋਸਤੀ ਕੂੜੈ ਕੂੜੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Nal Kirarra Dhosathee Koorrai Koorree Pae ||

False is friendship with the false and greedy. False is its foundation.

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਪੈ ਮੂਲਿਆ ਆਵੈ ਕਿਤੈ ਥਾਇ ॥੨੧॥

Maran N Japai Moolia Avai Kithai Thhae ||21||

O Moollah, no one knows where death shall strike. ||21||

ਗਿਆਨ ਹੀਣੰ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਪੂਜਾ ॥

Gian Heenan Agian Pooja ||

Without spiritual wisdom, the people worship ignorance.

ਅੰਧ ਵਰਤਾਵਾ ਭਾਉ ਦੂਜਾ ॥੨੨॥

Andhh Varathava Bhao Dhooja ||22||

They grope in the darkness, in the love of duality. ||22||

ਗੁਰ ਬਿਨੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਰਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ॥

Gur Bin Gian Dhharam Bin Dhhian ||

Without the Guru, there is no spiritual wisdom; without Dharma, there is no meditation.

ਸਚ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਾਖੀ ਮੂਲੋ ਨ ਬਾਕੀ ॥੨੩॥

Sach Bin Sakhee Moolo N Bakee ||23||

Without Truth, there is no credit; without capital, there is no balance. ||23||

ਮਾਣੂ ਘਲੈ ਉਠੀ ਚਲੈ ॥

Manoo Ghalai Outhee Chalai ||

The mortals are sent into the world; then, they arise and depart.

ਸਾਦੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਵੇਹੀ ਗਲੈ ॥੨੪॥

Sadh Nahee Eivaehee Galai ||24||

There is no joy in this. ||24||

ਰਾਮੁ ਝੁਰੈ ਦਲ ਮੇਲਵੈ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਲੁ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ॥

Ram Jhurai Dhal Maelavai Anthar Bal Adhhikar ||

Raam Chand, sad at heart, assembled his army and forces.

ਬੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਸੈਨਾ ਸੇਵੀਐ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਜੁਝੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Banthar Kee Saina Saeveeai Man Than Jujh Apar ||

The army of monkeys was at his service; his mind and body became eager for war.

ਸੀਤਾ ਲੈ ਗਇਆ ਦਹਸਿਰੋ ਲਛਮਣੁ ਮੂਓ ਸਰਾਪਿ ॥

Seetha Lai Gaeia Dhehasiro Lashhaman Mooou Sarap ||

Raawan captured his wife Sita, and Lachhman was cursed to die.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਤਾ ਕਰਣਹਾਰੁ ਕਰਿ ਵੇਖੈ ਥਾਪਿ ਉਥਾਪਿ ॥੨੫॥

Naanak Karatha Karanehar Kar Vaekhai Thhap Outhhap ||25||

O Nanak, the Creator Lord is the Doer of all; He watches over all, and destroys what He has created. ||25||

ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਝੂਰੈ ਰਾਮਚੰਦੁ ਸੀਤਾ ਲਛਮਣ ਜੋਗੁ ॥

Man Mehi Jhoorai Ramachandh Seetha Lashhaman Jog ||

In his mind, Raam Chand mourned for Sita and Lachhman.

ਹਣਵੰਤਰੁ ਆਰਾਧਿਆ ਆਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਸੰਜੋਗੁ ॥

Hanavanthar Aradhhia Aeia Kar Sanjog ||

Then, he remembered Hanuman the monkey-god, who came to him.

ਭੂਲਾ ਦੈਤੁ ਨ ਸਮਝਈ ਤਿਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀਏ ਕਾਮ ॥

Bhoola Dhaith N Samajhee Thin Prabh Keeeae Kam ||

The misguided demon did not understand that God is the Doer of deeds.

ਨਾਨਕ ਵੇਪਰਵਾਹੁ ਸੋ ਕਿਰਤੁ ਨ ਮਿਟਈ ਰਾਮ ॥੨੬॥

Naanak Vaeparavahu So Kirath N Mittee Ram ||26||

O Nanak, the actions of the Self-existent Lord cannot be erased. ||26||

ਲਾਹੌਰ ਸਹਰੁ ਜਹਰੁ ਕਹਰੁ ਸਵਾ ਪਹਰੁ ॥੨੭॥

Lahar Sehar Jehar Kehar Sava Pehar ||27||

The city of Lahore suffered terrible destruction for four hours. ||27||

ਕਬੀਰ ਐਸੀ ਹੋਇ ਪਰੀ ਮਨ ਕੋ ਭਾਵਤੁ ਕੀਨੁ ॥

Kabeer Aisee Hoe Paree Man Ko Bhavath Keen ||

Kabeer, it came to pass, that I did whatever I pleased.

ਮਰਨੇ ਤੇ ਕਿਆ ਡਰਪਨਾ ਜਬ ਹਾਥਿ ਸਿਧਉਰਾ ਲੀਨ ॥੭੧॥

Maranae Thae Kia Ddarapana Jab Hathh Sidhhoura Leen ||71||

Why should I be afraid of death? I have invited death for myself. ||71||