ਛੰਤੁ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਗ੍ਰੀਖਮ ਰੁਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਗਾਖੜੀ ਜੇਠ ਅਖਾੜੈ ਘਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

Greekham Ruth Ath Gakharree Jaeth Akharrai Gham Jeeo ||

In the summer season, in the months of Jayt'h and Asaarh, the heat is terrible, intense and severe.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਬਿਛੋਹੁ ਦੁਹਾਗਣੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨ ਕਰੀ ਰਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

Praem Bishhohu Dhuhaganee Dhrisatt N Karee Ram Jeeo ||

The discarded bride is separated from His Love, and the Lord does not even look at her.

ਨਹ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਆਵੈ ਮਰਤ ਹਾਵੈ ਮਹਾ ਗਾਰਬਿ ਮੁਠੀਆ ॥

Neh Dhrisatt Avai Marath Havai Meha Garab Mutheea ||

She does not see her Lord, and she dies with an aching sigh; she is defrauded and plundered by her great pride.

ਜਲ ਬਾਝੁ ਮਛੁਲੀ ਤੜਫੜਾਵੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਰੁਠੀਆ ॥

Jal Bajh Mashhulee Tharrafarravai Sang Maeia Rutheea ||

She flails around, like a fish out of water; attached to Maya, she is alienated from the Lord.

ਕਰਿ ਪਾਪ ਜੋਨੀ ਭੈ ਭੀਤ ਹੋਈ ਦੇਇ ਸਾਸਨ ਜਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥

Kar Pap Jonee Bhai Bheeth Hoee Dhaee Sasan Jam Jeeo ||

She sins, and so she is fearful of reincarnation; the Messenger of Death will surely punish her.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਓਟ ਤੇਰੀ ਰਾਖੁ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਾਮ ਜੀਉ ॥੩॥

Binavanth Naanak Outt Thaeree Rakh Pooran Kam Jeeo ||3||

Prays Nanak, take me under Your sheltering support, Lord, and protect me; You are the Fulfiller of desire. ||3||

ਛੰਤੁ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਰੁਤਿ ਬਰਸੁ ਸੁਹੇਲੀਆ ਸਾਵਣ ਭਾਦਵੇ ਆਨੰਦ ਜੀਉ ॥

Ruth Baras Suhaeleea Savan Bhadhavae Anandh Jeeo ||

The rainy season is beautiful; the months of Saawan and Bhaadon bring bliss.

ਘਣ ਉਨਵਿ ਵੁਠੇ ਜਲ ਥਲ ਪੂਰਿਆ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਜੀਉ ॥

Ghan Ounav Vuthae Jal Thhal Pooria Makarandh Jeeo ||

The clouds are low, and heavy with rain; the waters and the lands are filled with honey.

ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਰਬ ਠਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਭਰੇ ॥

Prabh Poor Rehia Sarab Thaee Har Nam Nav Nidhh Grih Bharae ||

God is all-pervading everywhere; the nine treasures of the Lord's Name fill the homes of all hearts.

ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਕੁਲ ਸਮੂਹਾ ਸਭਿ ਤਰੇ ॥

Simar Suamee Antharajamee Kul Samooha Sabh Tharae ||

Meditating in remembrance on the Lord and Master, the Searcher of hearts, all one's ancestry is saved.

ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਰੰਗਿ ਜਾਗੇ ਨਹ ਛਿਦ੍ਰ ਲਾਗੇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ਸਦ ਬਖਸਿੰਦੁ ਜੀਉ ॥

Pria Rang Jagae Neh Shhidhr Lagae Kirapal Sadh Bakhasindh Jeeo ||

No blemish sticks to that being who remains awake and aware in the Love of the Lord; the Merciful Lord is forever forgiving.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਦਾ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੰਦੁ ਜੀਉ ॥੪॥

Binavanth Naanak Har Kanth Paeia Sadha Man Bhavandh Jeeo ||4||

Prays Nanak, I have found my Husband Lord, who is forever pleasing to my mind. ||4||

ਛੰਤੁ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਰੁਤਿ ਸਰਦ ਅਡੰਬਰੋ ਅਸੂ ਕਤਕੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਿਆਸ ਜੀਉ ॥

Ruth Saradh Addanbaro Asoo Kathakae Har Pias Jeeo ||

In the cool, autumn season, in the months of Assu and Katik, I am thirsty for the Lord.

ਖੋਜੰਤੀ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਫਿਰਤ ਕਬ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ਜੀਉ ॥

Khojanthee Dharasan Firath Kab Mileeai Gunathas Jeeo ||

Searching for the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, I wander around wondering, when will I meet my Lord, the treasure of virtue?

ਬਿਨੁ ਕੰਤ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨਹ ਸੂਖ ਸਾਰੇ ਹਾਰ ਕੰਙਣ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਬਨਾ ॥

Bin Kanth Piarae Neh Sookh Sarae Har Kann(g)an Dhhrig Bana ||

Without my Beloved Husband Lord, I find no peace, and all my necklaces and bracelets become cursed.

ਸੁੰਦਰਿ ਸੁਜਾਣਿ ਚਤੁਰਿ ਬੇਤੀ ਸਾਸ ਬਿਨੁ ਜੈਸੇ ਤਨਾ ॥

Sundhar Sujan Chathur Baethee Sas Bin Jaisae Thana ||

So beautiful, so wise, so clever and knowing; still, without the breath, it is just a body.

ਈਤ ਉਤ ਦਹ ਦਿਸ ਅਲੋਕਨ ਮਨਿ ਮਿਲਨ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਿਆਸ ਜੀਉ ॥

Eeth Outh Dheh Dhis Alokan Man Milan Kee Prabh Pias Jeeo ||

I look here and there, in the ten directions; my mind is so thirsty to meet God!

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਧਾਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਮੇਲਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ਜੀਉ ॥੫॥

Binavanth Naanak Dhhar Kirapa Maelahu Prabh Gunathas Jeeo ||5||

Prays Nanak, shower Your Mercy upon me; unite me with Yourself, O God, O treasure of virtue. ||5||

ਛੰਤੁ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਰੁਤਿ ਸਿਸੀਅਰ ਸੀਤਲ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਮੰਘਰ ਪੋਹਿ ਜੀਉ ॥

Ruth Siseear Seethal Har Pragattae Manghar Pohi Jeeo ||

In the cold season of Maghar and Poh, the Lord reveals Himself.

ਜਲਨਿ ਬੁਝੀ ਦਰਸੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਬਿਨਸੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਧ੍ਰੋਹ ਜੀਉ ॥

Jalan Bujhee Dharas Paeia Binasae Maeia Dhhroh Jeeo ||

My burning desires were quenched, when I obtained the Blessed Vision of His Darshan; the fraudulent illusion of Maya is gone.

ਸਭਿ ਕਾਮ ਪੂਰੇ ਮਿਲਿ ਹਜੂਰੇ ਹਰਿ ਚਰਣ ਸੇਵਕਿ ਸੇਵਿਆ ॥

Sabh Kam Poorae Mil Hajoorae Har Charan Saevak Saevia ||

All my desires have been fulfilled, meeting the Lord face-to-face; I am His servant, I serve at His feet.

ਹਾਰ ਡੋਰ ਸੀਗਾਰ ਸਭਿ ਰਸ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਉ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵਿਆ ॥

Har Ddor Seegar Sabh Ras Gun Gao Alakh Abhaevia ||

My necklaces, hair-ties, all decorations and adornments, are in singing the Glorious Praises of the unseen, mysterious Lord.

ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਬਾਂਛਤ ਜਮੁ ਨ ਸਾਕੈ ਜੋਹਿ ਜੀਉ ॥

Bhao Bhagath Govindh Banshhath Jam N Sakai Johi Jeeo ||

I long for loving devotion to the Lord of the Universe, and so the Messenger of Death cannot even see me.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਆਪਿ ਮੇਲੀ ਤਹ ਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਬਿਛੋਹ ਜੀਉ ॥੬॥

Binavanth Naanak Prabh Ap Maelee Theh N Praem Bishhoh Jeeo ||6||

Prays Nanak, God has united me with Himself; I shall never suffer separation from my Beloved again. ||6||