ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਭਗਤਾ ਕਾ ਬੋਲਿਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਵੈ ਥਾਇ ॥

Bhagatha Ka Bolia Paravan Hai Dharageh Pavai Thhae ||

The speech of the devotees is approved; it is accepted in the Court of the Lord.

ਭਗਤਾ ਤੇਰੀ ਟੇਕ ਰਤੇ ਸਚਿ ਨਾਇ ॥

Bhagatha Thaeree Ttaek Rathae Sach Nae ||

Your devotees take to Your Support; they are imbued with the True Name.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਹੋਇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਦੂਖੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jis No Hoe Kirapal This Ka Dhookh Jae ||

One unto whom You are Merciful, has his sufferings depart.

ਭਗਤ ਤੇਰੇ ਦਇਆਲ ਓਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਮਿਹਰ ਪਾਇ ॥

Bhagath Thaerae Dhaeial Ounha Mihar Pae ||

O Merciful Lord, You bless Your devotees with Your Grace.

ਦੂਖੁ ਦਰਦੁ ਵਡ ਰੋਗੁ ਨ ਪੋਹੇ ਤਿਸੁ ਮਾਇ ॥

Dhookh Dharadh Vadd Rog N Pohae This Mae ||

Suffering, pain, terrible disease and Maya do not afflict them.

ਭਗਤਾ ਏਹੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ਗੁਣ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਗਾਇ ॥

Bhagatha Eaehu Adhhar Gun Govindh Gae ||

This is the Support of the devotees, that they sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਦਿਨੁ ਰੈਣਿ ਇਕੋ ਇਕੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

Sadha Sadha Dhin Rain Eiko Eik Dhhiae ||

Forever and ever, day and night, they meditate on the One and Only Lord.

ਪੀਵਤਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਨ ਨਾਮੇ ਰਹੇ ਅਘਾਇ ॥੧੪॥

Peevath Anmrith Nam Jan Namae Rehae Aghae ||14||

Drinking in the Ambrosial Amrit of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, His humble servants remain satisfied with the Naam. ||14||

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Asa Mehala 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

ਸਬਦੌ ਹੀ ਭਗਤ ਜਾਪਦੇ ਜਿਨ੍‍ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਚੀ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sabadha Hee Bhagath Japadhae Jinh Kee Banee Sachee Hoe ||

Through the Word of the Shabad, the devotees are known; their words are true.

ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਇਆ ਨਾਉ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੧॥

Vichahu Ap Gaeia Nao Mannia Sach Milava Hoe ||1||

They eradicate ego from within themselves; they surrender to the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and meet with the True One. ||1||

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Har Har Nam Jan Kee Path Hoe ||

Through the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, His humble servants obtain honor.

ਸਫਲੁ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਕਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਹੈ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਮਾਨੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Safal Thinha Ka Janam Hai Thinh Manai Sabh Koe ||1|| Rehao ||

How blessed is their coming into the world! Everyone adores them. ||1||Pause||

ਹਉਮੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਜਾਤਿ ਹੈ ਅਤਿ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੁ ॥

Houmai Maera Jath Hai Ath Krodhh Abhiman ||

Ego, self-centeredness, excessive anger and pride are the lot of mankind.

ਸਬਦਿ ਮਰੈ ਤਾ ਜਾਤਿ ਜਾਇ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਭਗਵਾਨੁ ॥੨॥

Sabadh Marai Tha Jath Jae Jothee Joth Milai Bhagavan ||2||

If one dies in the Word of the Shabad, then he is rid of this, and his light is merged into the Light of the Lord God. ||2||

ਪੂਰਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥

Poora Sathigur Bhaettia Safal Janam Hamara ||

Meeting with the Perfect True Guru, my life has been blessed.

ਨਾਮੁ ਨਵੈ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਭਰੇ ਅਖੁਟ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ॥੩॥

Nam Navai Nidhh Paeia Bharae Akhutt Bhanddara ||3||

I have obtained the nine treasures of the Naam, and my storehouse is inexhaustible, filled to overflowing. ||3||

ਆਵਹਿ ਇਸੁ ਰਾਸੀ ਕੇ ਵਾਪਾਰੀਏ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ॥

Avehi Eis Rasee Kae Vapareeeae Jinha Nam Piara ||

Those who love the Naam come as dealers in the merchandise of the Naam.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੋ ਧਨੁ ਪਾਏ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥੪॥

Guramukh Hovai So Dhhan Paeae Thinha Anthar Sabadh Veechara ||4||

Those who become Gurmukh obtain this wealth; deep within, they contemplate the Shabad. ||4||

ਭਗਤੀ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੀ ॥

Bhagathee Sar N Jananhee Manamukh Ahankaree ||

The egotistical, self-willed manmukhs do not appreciate the value of devotional worship.

ਧੁਰਹੁ ਆਪਿ ਖੁਆਇਅਨੁ ਜੂਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹਾਰੀ ॥੫॥

Dhhurahu Ap Khuaeian Jooai Bajee Haree ||5||

The Primal Lord Himself has beguiled them; they lose their lives in the gamble. ||5||

ਬਿਨੁ ਪਿਆਰੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਨਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ਸਰੀਰਿ ॥

Bin Piarai Bhagath N Hovee Na Sukh Hoe Sareer ||

Without loving affection, devotional worship is not possible, and the body cannot be at peace.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰ ਭਗਤੀ ਮਨ ਧੀਰਿ ॥੬॥

Praem Padharathh Paeeai Gur Bhagathee Man Dhheer ||6||

The wealth of love is obtained from the Guru; through devotion, the mind becomes steady. ||6||

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਾਏ ਸੋ ਕਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Jis No Bhagath Karaeae So Karae Gur Sabadh Veechar ||

He alone performs devotional worship, whom the Lord so blesses; he contemplates the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਹਉਮੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ॥੭॥

Hiradhai Eaeko Nam Vasai Houmai Dhubidhha Mar ||7||

The One Name abides in his heart, and he conquers his ego and duality. ||7||

ਭਗਤਾ ਕੀ ਜਤਿ ਪਤਿ ਏਕੋੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਆਪੇ ਲਏ ਸਵਾਰਿ ॥

Bhagatha Kee Jath Path Eaekuo Nam Hai Apae Leae Savar ||

The One Name is the social status and honor of the devotees; the Lord Himself adorns them.

ਸਦਾ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਸਾਰਿ ॥੮॥

Sadha Saranaee This Kee Jio Bhavai Thio Karaj Sar ||8||

They remain forever in the Protection of His Sanctuary. As it pleases His Will, He arranges their affairs. ||8||

ਭਗਤਿ ਨਿਰਾਲੀ ਅਲਾਹ ਦੀ ਜਾਪੈ ਗੁਰ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Bhagath Niralee Alah Dhee Japai Gur Veechar ||

The worship of the Lord is unique - it is known only by reflecting upon the Guru.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਵਸੈ ਭੈ ਭਗਤੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਿ ॥੯॥੧੪॥੩੬॥

Naanak Nam Hiradhai Vasai Bhai Bhagathee Nam Savar ||9||14||36||

O Nanak, one whose mind is filled with the Naam, through the Lord's Fear and devotion, is embellished with the Naam. ||9||14||36||