ਮ: ੪ ॥

Ma 4 ||

Fourth Mehl:

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵੀਐ ਆਪਣਾ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Sathigur Saeveeai Apana Paeeai Nam Apar ||

Serving his True Guru, one obtains the Naam, the Name of the Infinite Lord.

ਭਉਜਲਿ ਡੁਬਦਿਆ ਕਢਿ ਲਏ ਹਰਿ ਦਾਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ॥

Bhoujal Ddubadhia Kadt Leae Har Dhath Karae Dhathar ||

The drowning person is lifted up and out of the terrifying world-ocean; the Great Giver gives the gift of the Lord's Name.

ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਸੇ ਸਾਹ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ॥

Dhhann Dhhann Sae Sah Hai J Nam Karehi Vapar ||

Blessed, blessed are those bankers who trade the Naam.

ਵਣਜਾਰੇ ਸਿਖ ਆਵਦੇ ਸਬਦਿ ਲਘਾਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

Vanajarae Sikh Avadhae Sabadh Laghavanehar ||

The Sikhs, the traders come, and through the Word of His Shabad, they are carried across.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਭਈ ਤਿਨ ਸੇਵਿਆ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੨॥

Jan Naanak Jin Ko Kirapa Bhee Thin Saevia Sirajanehar ||2||

O servant Nanak, they alone serve the Creator Lord, who are blessed by His Grace. ||2||

ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ ਛੰਤ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ਘਰੁ ੧

Rag Asa Shhanth Mehala 4 Ghar 1

Aasaa, Chhant, Fourth Mehl, First House:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

ਜੀਵਨੋ ਮੈ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jeevano Mai Jeevan Paeia Guramukh Bhaeae Ram ||

Life - I have found real life, as Gurmukh, through His Love.

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੋ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦੇਵੈ ਮੇਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਿ ਵਸਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Har Namo Har Nam Dhaevai Maerai Pran Vasaeae Ram ||

The Lord's Name - He has given me the Lord's Name, and enshrined it within my breath of life.

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੇਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਿ ਵਸਾਏ ਸਭੁ ਸੰਸਾ ਦੂਖੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥

Har Har Nam Maerai Pran Vasaeae Sabh Sansa Dhookh Gavaeia ||

He has enshrined the Name of the Lord, Har, Har within my breath of lfe, and all my doubts and sorrows have departed.

ਅਦਿਸਟੁ ਅਗੋਚਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Adhisatt Agochar Gur Bachan Dhhiaeia Pavithr Param Padh Paeia ||

I have meditated on the invisible and unapproachable Lord, through the Guru's Word, and I have obtained the pure, supreme status.

ਅਨਹਦ ਧੁਨਿ ਵਾਜਹਿ ਨਿਤ ਵਾਜੇ ਗਾਈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਾਣੀ ॥

Anehadh Dhhun Vajehi Nith Vajae Gaee Sathigur Banee ||

The unstruck melody resounds, and the instruments ever vibrate, singing the Bani of the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਤਿ ਕਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਦਾਤੈ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੧॥

Naanak Dhath Karee Prabh Dhathai Jothee Joth Samanee ||1||

O Nanak, God the Great Giver has given me a gift; He has blended my light into the Light. ||1||

ਮਨਮੁਖਾ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮੁਏ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Manamukha Manamukh Mueae Maeree Kar Maeia Ram ||

The self-willed manmukhs die in their self-willed stubbornness, declaring that the wealth of Maya is theirs.

ਖਿਨੁ ਆਵੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਜਾਵੈ ਦੁਰਗੰਧ ਮੜੈ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Khin Avai Khin Javai Dhuragandhh Marrai Chith Laeia Ram ||

They attach their consciousness to the foul-smelling pile of filth, which comes for a moment, and departs in an instant.

ਲਾਇਆ ਦੁਰਗੰਧ ਮੜੈ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਗਾ ਜਿਉ ਰੰਗੁ ਕਸੁੰਭ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ ॥

Laeia Dhuragandhh Marrai Chith Laga Jio Rang Kasunbh Dhikhaeia ||

They attach their consciousness to the foul-smelling pile of filth, which is transitory, like the fading color of the safflower.

ਖਿਨੁ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਖਿਨੁ ਪਛਮਿ ਛਾਏ ਜਿਉ ਚਕੁ ਕੁਮ੍‍ਆਿਰਿ ਭਵਾਇਆ ॥

Khin Poorab Khin Pashham Shhaeae Jio Chak Kumihaar Bhavaeia ||

One moment, they are facing east, and the next instant, they are facing west; they continue spinning around, like the potter's wheel.

ਦੁਖੁ ਖਾਵਹਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਸੰਚਹਿ ਭੋਗਹਿ ਦੁਖ ਕੀ ਬਿਰਧਿ ਵਧਾਈ ॥

Dhukh Khavehi Dhukh Sanchehi Bhogehi Dhukh Kee Biradhh Vadhhaee ||

In sorrow, they eat, and in sorrow, they gather things and try to enjoy them, but they only increase their stores of sorrow.

ਨਾਨਕ ਬਿਖਮੁ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ਤਰੀਐ ਜਾ ਆਵੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥੨॥

Naanak Bikham Suhaela Thareeai Ja Avai Gur Saranaee ||2||

O Nanak, one easily crosses over the terrifying world-ocean, when he comes to the Sanctuary of the Guru. ||2||

ਮੇਰਾ ਠਾਕੁਰੋ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਨੀਕਾ ਅਗਮ ਅਥਾਹਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Maera Thakuro Thakur Neeka Agam Athhaha Ram ||

My Lord, my Lord Master is sublime, unapproachable and unfathomable.

ਹਰਿ ਪੂਜੀ ਹਰਿ ਪੂਜੀ ਚਾਹੀ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਹਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Har Poojee Har Poojee Chahee Maerae Sathigur Saha Ram ||

The wealth of the Lord - I seek the wealth of the Lord, from my True Guru, the Divine Banker.

ਹਰਿ ਪੂਜੀ ਚਾਹੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਬਿਸਾਹੀ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵੈ ਗੁਣ ਭਾਵੈ ॥

Har Poojee Chahee Nam Bisahee Gun Gavai Gun Bhavai ||

I seek the wealth of the Lord, to purchase the Naam; I sing and love the Glorious Praises of the Lord.

ਨੀਦ ਭੂਖ ਸਭ ਪਰਹਰਿ ਤਿਆਗੀ ਸੁੰਨੇ ਸੁੰਨਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥

Needh Bhookh Sabh Parehar Thiagee Sunnae Sunn Samavai ||

I have totally renounced sleep and hunger, and through deep meditation, I am absorbed into the Absolute Lord.

ਵਣਜਾਰੇ ਇਕ ਭਾਤੀ ਆਵਹਿ ਲਾਹਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਲੈ ਜਾਹੇ ॥

Vanajarae Eik Bhathee Avehi Laha Har Nam Lai Jahae ||

The traders of one kind come and take away the Name of the Lord as their profit.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਗੁਰ ਆਗੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ॥੩॥

Naanak Man Than Arap Gur Agai Jis Prapath So Paeae ||3||

O Nanak, dedicate your mind and body to the Guru; one who is so destined, attains it. ||3||

ਰਤਨਾ ਰਤਨ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਬਹੁ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਭਰਿਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Rathana Rathan Padharathh Bahu Sagar Bharia Ram ||

The great ocean is full of the treasures of jewels upon jewels.

ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਲਾਗੇ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਹਥਿ ਚੜਿਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Banee Gurabanee Lagae Thinh Hathh Charria Ram ||

Those who are committed to the Word of the Guru's Bani, see them come into their hands.

ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਲਾਗੇ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਹਥਿ ਚੜਿਆ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕੁ ਰਤਨੁ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥

Gurabanee Lagae Thinh Hathh Charria Niramolak Rathan Apara ||

This priceless, incomparable jewel comes into the hands of those who are committed to the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਤੋਲਕੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਤੇਰੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਰੇ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ॥

Har Har Nam Atholak Paeia Thaeree Bhagath Bharae Bhanddara ||

They obtain the immeasurable Name of the Lord, Har, Har; their treasure is overflowing with devotional worship.

ਸਮੁੰਦੁ ਵਿਰੋਲਿ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਹਮ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਇਕ ਵਸਤੁ ਅਨੂਪ ਦਿਖਾਈ ॥

Samundh Virol Sareer Ham Dhaekhia Eik Vasath Anoop Dhikhaee ||

I have churned the ocean of the body, and I have seen the incomparable thing come into view.

ਗੁਰ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਗੁੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਭੇਦੁ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥੪॥੧॥੮॥

Gur Govindh Guovindh Guroo Hai Naanak Bhaedh N Bhaee ||4||1||8||

The Guru is God, and God is the Guru, O Nanak; there is no difference between the two, O Siblings of Destiny. ||4||1||8||

ਮ: ੪ ॥

Ma 4 ||

Fourth Mehl:

ਅਉਗਣੀ ਭਰਿਆ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਹੈ ਕਿਉ ਸੰਤਹੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Aouganee Bharia Sareer Hai Kio Santhahu Niramal Hoe ||

The body is full of mistakes and misdeeds; how can it become pure, O Saints?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਗੁਣ ਵੇਹਾਝੀਅਹਿ ਮਲੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਢੈ ਧੋਇ ॥

Guramukh Gun Vaehajheeahi Mal Houmai Kadtai Dhhoe ||

The Gurmukh purchases virtues, which wash off the sin of egotism.

ਸਚੁ ਵਣੰਜਹਿ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਸਚੁ ਸਉਦਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sach Vananjehi Rang Sio Sach Soudha Hoe ||

True is the trade which purchases the True Lord with love.

ਤੋਟਾ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਲਾਹਾ ਹਰਿ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋਇ ॥

Thotta Mool N Avee Laha Har Bhavai Soe ||

No loss will come from this, and the profit comes by the Lord's Will.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਸਚੁ ਵਣੰਜਿਆ ਜਿਨਾ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Thin Sach Vananjia Jina Dhhur Likhia Parapath Hoe ||2||

O Nanak, they alone purchase the Truth, who are blessed with such pre-ordained destiny. ||2||

ਮ: ੨ ॥

Ma 2 ||

Second Mehl:

ਰਤਨਾ ਕੇਰੀ ਗੁਥਲੀ ਰਤਨੀ ਖੋਲੀ ਆਇ ॥

Rathana Kaeree Guthhalee Rathanee Kholee Ae ||

The Jeweller has come, and opened up the bag of jewels.

ਵਖਰ ਤੈ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ਦੁਹਾ ਰਹੀ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Vakhar Thai Vanajaria Dhuha Rehee Samae ||

The merchandise and the merchant are merged together.

ਜਿਨ ਗੁਣੁ ਪਲੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਮਾਣਕ ਵਣਜਹਿ ਸੇਇ ॥

Jin Gun Palai Naanaka Manak Vanajehi Saee ||

They alone purchase the gem, O Nanak, who have virtue in their purse.

ਰਤਨਾ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ਅੰਧੇ ਵਤਹਿ ਲੋਇ ॥੨॥

Rathana Sar N Jananee Andhhae Vathehi Loe ||2||

Those who do not appreciate the value of the jewels, wander like blind men in the world. ||2||