ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Gourree Mehala 1 ||

Gauree, First Mehl:

ਚੋਆ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਅੰਕਿ ਚੜਾਵਉ ॥

Choa Chandhan Ank Charravo ||

I may anoint my limbs with sandalwood oil.

ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਪਹਿਰਿ ਹਢਾਵਉ ॥

Patt Pattanbar Pehir Hadtavo ||

I may dress up and wear silk and satin clothes.

ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਕਹਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਉ ॥੧॥

Bin Har Nam Keha Sukh Pavo ||1||

But without the Lord's Name, where would I find peace? ||1||

ਕਿਆ ਪਹਿਰਉ ਕਿਆ ਓਢਿ ਦਿਖਾਵਉ ॥

Kia Pehiro Kia Oudt Dhikhavo ||

So what should I wear? In what clothes should I display myself?

ਬਿਨੁ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਕਹਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਉ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Bin Jagadhees Keha Sukh Pavo ||1|| Rehao ||

Without the Lord of the Universe, how can I find peace? ||1||Pause||

ਕਾਨੀ ਕੁੰਡਲ ਗਲਿ ਮੋਤੀਅਨ ਕੀ ਮਾਲਾ ॥

Kanee Kunddal Gal Motheean Kee Mala ||

I may wear ear-rings, and a pearl necklace around my neck;

ਲਾਲ ਨਿਹਾਲੀ ਫੂਲ ਗੁਲਾਲਾ ॥

Lal Nihalee Fool Gulala ||

My bed may be adorned with red blankets, flowers and red powder;

ਬਿਨੁ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਕਹਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਭਾਲਾ ॥੨॥

Bin Jagadhees Keha Sukh Bhala ||2||

But without the Lord of the Universe, where can I search for peace? ||2||

ਨੈਨ ਸਲੋਨੀ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਨਾਰੀ ॥

Nain Salonee Sundhar Naree ||

I may have a beautiful woman with fascinating eyes;

ਖੋੜ ਸੀਗਾਰ ਕਰੈ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ॥

Khorr Seegar Karai Ath Piaree ||

She may decorate herself with the sixteen adornments, and make herself appear gorgeous.

ਬਿਨੁ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਭਜੇ ਨਿਤ ਖੁਆਰੀ ॥੩॥

Bin Jagadhees Bhajae Nith Khuaree ||3||

But without meditating on the Lord of the Universe, there is only continual suffering. ||3||

ਦਰ ਘਰ ਮਹਲਾ ਸੇਜ ਸੁਖਾਲੀ ॥

Dhar Ghar Mehala Saej Sukhalee ||

In his hearth and home, in his palace, upon his soft and comfortable bed,

ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਫੂਲ ਬਿਛਾਵੈ ਮਾਲੀ ॥

Ahinis Fool Bishhavai Malee ||

Day and night, the flower-girls scatter flower petals;

ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਸੁ ਦੇਹ ਦੁਖਾਲੀ ॥੪॥

Bin Har Nam S Dhaeh Dhukhalee ||4||

But without the Lord's Name, the body is miserable. ||4||

ਹੈਵਰ ਗੈਵਰ ਨੇਜੇ ਵਾਜੇ ॥

Haivar Gaivar Naejae Vajae ||

Horses, elephants, lances, marching bands,

ਲਸਕਰ ਨੇਬ ਖਵਾਸੀ ਪਾਜੇ ॥

Lasakar Naeb Khavasee Pajae ||

Armies, standard bearers, royal attendants and ostentatious displays

ਬਿਨੁ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਝੂਠੇ ਦਿਵਾਜੇ ॥੫॥

Bin Jagadhees Jhoothae Dhivajae ||5||

- without the Lord of the Universe, these undertakings are all useless. ||5||

ਸਿਧੁ ਕਹਾਵਉ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਬੁਲਾਵਉ ॥

Sidhh Kehavo Ridhh Sidhh Bulavo ||

He may be called a Siddha, a man of spiritual perfection, and he may summon riches and supernatural powers;

ਤਾਜ ਕੁਲਹ ਸਿਰਿ ਛਤ੍ਰੁ ਬਨਾਵਉ ॥

Thaj Kuleh Sir Shhathra Banavo ||

He may place a crown upon his head, and carry a royal umbrella;

ਬਿਨੁ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਕਹਾ ਸਚੁ ਪਾਵਉ ॥੬॥

Bin Jagadhees Keha Sach Pavo ||6||

But without the Lord of the Universe, where can Truth be found? ||6||

ਖਾਨੁ ਮਲੂਕੁ ਕਹਾਵਉ ਰਾਜਾ ॥

Khan Malook Kehavo Raja ||

He may be called an emperor, a lord, and a king;

ਅਬੇ ਤਬੇ ਕੂੜੇ ਹੈ ਪਾਜਾ ॥

Abae Thabae Koorrae Hai Paja ||

He may give orders - ""Do this now, do this then"" - but this is a false display.

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਨ ਸਵਰਸਿ ਕਾਜਾ ॥੭॥

Bin Gur Sabadh N Savaras Kaja ||7||

Without the Word of the Guru's Shabad, his works are not accomplished. ||7||

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਮਤਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਵਿਸਾਰੀ ॥

Houmai Mamatha Gur Sabadh Visaree ||

Egotism and possessiveness are dispelled by the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਜਾਨਿਆ ਰਿਦੈ ਮੁਰਾਰੀ ॥

Guramath Jania Ridhai Muraree ||

With the Guru's Teachings in my heart, I have come to know the Lord.

ਪ੍ਰਣਵਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਰਣਿ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ ॥੮॥੧੦॥

Pranavath Naanak Saran Thumaree ||8||10||

Prays Nanak, I seek Your Sanctuary. ||8||10||

ਭੈਰਉ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Bhairo Mehala 5 ||

Bhairao, Fifth Mehl:

ਸੁਖੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬਹੁਤੈ ਧਨਿ ਖਾਟੇ ॥

Sukh Nahee Bahuthai Dhhan Khattae ||

There is no peace in earning lots of money.

ਸੁਖੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਪੇਖੇ ਨਿਰਤਿ ਨਾਟੇ ॥

Sukh Nahee Paekhae Nirath Nattae ||

There is no peace in watching dances and plays.

ਸੁਖੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬਹੁ ਦੇਸ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Sukh Nahee Bahu Dhaes Kamaeae ||

There is no peace in conquering lots of countries.

ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖਾ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਏ ॥੧॥

Sarab Sukha Har Har Gun Gaeae ||1||

All peace comes from singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, Har, Har. ||1||

ਸੂਖ ਸਹਜ ਆਨੰਦ ਲਹਹੁ ॥

Sookh Sehaj Anandh Lehahu ||

You shall obtain peace, poise and bliss,

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਹਹੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Sadhhasangath Paeeai Vaddabhagee Guramukh Har Har Nam Kehahu ||1|| Rehao ||

When you find the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, by great good fortune. As Gurmukh, utter the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||1||Pause||

ਬੰਧਨ ਮਾਤ ਪਿਤਾ ਸੁਤ ਬਨਿਤਾ ॥

Bandhhan Math Pitha Suth Banitha ||

Mother, father, children and spouse - all place the mortal in bondage.

ਬੰਧਨ ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਹਉ ਕਰਤਾ ॥

Bandhhan Karam Dhharam Ho Karatha ||

Religious rituals and actions done in ego place the mortal in bondage.

ਬੰਧਨ ਕਾਟਨਹਾਰੁ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ॥

Bandhhan Kattanehar Man Vasai ||

If the Lord, the Shatterer of bonds, abides in the mind,

ਤਉ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵੈ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਬਸੈ ॥੨॥

Tho Sukh Pavai Nij Ghar Basai ||2||

Then peace is obtained, dwelling in the home of the self deep within. ||2||

ਸਭਿ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦੇਵਨਹਾਰ ॥

Sabh Jachik Prabh Dhaevanehar ||

Everyone is a beggar; God is the Great Giver.

ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਅਪਾਰ ॥

Gun Nidhhan Baeanth Apar ||

The Treasure of Virtue is the Infinite, Endless Lord.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ॥

Jis No Karam Karae Prabh Apana ||

That person, unto whom God grants His Mercy

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਨੈ ਜਨਿ ਜਪਨਾ ॥੩॥

Har Har Nam Thinai Jan Japana ||3||

- that humble being chants the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||3||

ਗੁਰ ਅਪਨੇ ਆਗੈ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥

Gur Apanae Agai Aradhas ||

I offer my prayer to my Guru.

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪੁਰਖ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਿ ॥

Kar Kirapa Purakh Gunathas ||

O Primal Lord God, Treasure of Virtue, please bless me with Your Grace.

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੁਮਰੀ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥

Kahu Naanak Thumaree Saranaee ||

Says Nanak, I have come to Your Sanctuary.

ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਰਖਹੁ ਗੁਸਾਈ ॥੪॥੨੮॥੪੧॥

Jio Bhavai Thio Rakhahu Gusaee ||4||28||41||

If it pleases You, please protect me, O Lord of the World. ||4||28||41||