ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Soohee Mehala 5 ||

Soohee, Fifth Mehl:

ਅਬਿਚਲ ਨਗਰੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਤ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Abichal Nagar Gobindh Guroo Ka Nam Japath Sukh Paeia Ram ||

Eternal and immovable is the City of God and Guru; chanting His Name, I have found peace.

ਮਨ ਇਛੇ ਸੇਈ ਫਲ ਪਾਏ ਕਰਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Man Eishhae Saeee Fal Paeae Karathai Ap Vasaeia Ram ||

I have obtained the fruits of my mind's desires; the Creator Himself established it.

ਕਰਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੁਤ ਭਾਈ ਸਿਖ ਬਿਗਾਸੇ ॥

Karathai Ap Vasaeia Sarab Sukh Paeia Puth Bhaee Sikh Bigasae ||

The Creator Himself established it. I have found total peace; my children, siblings and Sikhs have all blossomed forth in bliss.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮੇਸੁਰ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਇਆ ਰਾਸੇ ॥

Gun Gavehi Pooran Paramaesur Karaj Aeia Rasae ||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the Perfect Transcendent Lord, my affairs have come to be resolved.

ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਆਪੇ ਰਖਾ ਆਪਿ ਪਿਤਾ ਆਪਿ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

Prabh Ap Suamee Apae Rakha Ap Pitha Ap Maeia ||

God Himself is my Lord and Master. He Himself is my Saving Grace; He Himself is my father and mother.

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਏਹੁ ਥਾਨੁ ਸੁਹਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Kahu Naanak Sathigur Baliharee Jin Eaehu Thhan Suhaeia ||1||

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice to the True Guru, who has embellished and adorned this place. ||1||

ਘਰ ਮੰਦਰ ਹਟਨਾਲੇ ਸੋਹੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਵਿਚਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਵਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ghar Mandhar Hattanalae Sohae Jis Vich Nam Nivasee Ram ||

Homes, mansions, stores and markets are beautiful, when the Lord's Name abides within.

ਸੰਤ ਭਗਤ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਹਿ ਕਟੀਐ ਜਮ ਕੀ ਫਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Santh Bhagath Har Nam Aradhhehi Katteeai Jam Kee Fasee Ram ||

The Saints and devotees worship the Lord's Name in adoration, and the noose of Death is cut away.

ਕਾਟੀ ਜਮ ਫਾਸੀ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ॥

Kattee Jam Fasee Prabh Abinasee Har Har Nam Dhhiaeae ||

The noose of Death is cut away, meditating on the Name of the Eternal, Unchanging Lord, Har, Har.

ਸਗਲ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਈ ਮਨ ਇਛੇ ਫਲ ਪਾਏ ॥

Sagal Samagree Pooran Hoee Man Eishhae Fal Paeae ||

Everything is perfect for them, and they obtain the fruits of their mind's desires.

ਸੰਤ ਸਜਨ ਸੁਖਿ ਮਾਣਹਿ ਰਲੀਆ ਦੂਖ ਦਰਦ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਨਾਸੀ ॥

Santh Sajan Sukh Manehi Raleea Dhookh Dharadh Bhram Nasee ||

The Saints and friends enjoy peace and pleasure; their pain, suffering and doubts are dispelled.

ਸਬਦਿ ਸਵਾਰੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਦ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਸੀ ॥੨॥

Sabadh Savarae Sathigur Poorai Naanak Sadh Bal Jasee ||2||

The Perfect True Guru has embellished them with the Word of the Shabad; Nanak is forever a sacrifice to them. ||2||

ਦਾਤਿ ਖਸਮ ਕੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਹੋਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਚੜੈ ਸਵਾਈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Dhath Khasam Kee Pooree Hoee Nith Nith Charrai Savaee Ram ||

The gift of our Lord and Master is perfect; it increases day by day.

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮਿ ਖਸਮਾਨਾ ਕੀਆ ਜਿਸ ਦੀ ਵਡੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Parabreham Khasamana Keea Jis Dhee Vaddee Vaddiaee Ram ||

The Supreme Lord God has made me His own; His Glorious Greatness is so great!

ਆਦਿ ਜੁਗਾਦਿ ਭਗਤਨ ਕਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਭਇਆ ਦਇਆਲਾ ॥

Adh Jugadh Bhagathan Ka Rakha So Prabh Bhaeia Dhaeiala ||

From the very beginning, and throughout the ages, He is the Protector of His devotees; God has become merciful to me.

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਸੁਖੀ ਵਸਾਏ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਆਪੇ ਕਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਾ ॥

Jeea Janth Sabh Sukhee Vasaeae Prabh Apae Kar Prathipala ||

All beings and creatures now dwell in peace; God Himself cherishes and cares for them.

ਦਹ ਦਿਸ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਜਸੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥

Dheh Dhis Poor Rehia Jas Suamee Keemath Kehan N Jaee ||

The Praises of the Lord and Master are totally pervading in the ten directions; I cannot express His worth.

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਅਬਿਚਲ ਨੀਵ ਰਖਾਈ ॥੩॥

Kahu Naanak Sathigur Baliharee Jin Abichal Neev Rakhaee ||3||

Says Nanak, I am a sacrifice to the True Guru, who has laid this eternal foundation. ||3||

ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮੇਸੁਰ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਕਥਾ ਨਿਤ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਰਾਮ ॥

Gian Dhhian Pooran Paramaesur Har Har Kathha Nith Suneeai Ram ||

The spiritual wisdom and meditation of the Perfect Transcendent Lord, and the Sermon of the Lord, Har, Har, are continually heard there.

ਅਨਹਦ ਚੋਜ ਭਗਤ ਭਵ ਭੰਜਨ ਅਨਹਦ ਵਾਜੇ ਧੁਨੀਐ ਰਾਮ ॥

Anehadh Choj Bhagath Bhav Bhanjan Anehadh Vajae Dhhuneeai Ram ||

The devotees of the Lord, the Destroyer of fear, play endlessly there, and the unstruck melody resounds and vibrates there.

ਅਨਹਦ ਝੁਣਕਾਰੇ ਤਤੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ਸੰਤ ਗੋਸਟਿ ਨਿਤ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

Anehadh Jhunakarae Thath Beecharae Santh Gosatt Nith Hovai ||

The unstruck melody resounds and resonates, and the Saints contemplate the essence of reality; this discourse is their daily routine.

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਹਿ ਮੈਲੁ ਸਭ ਕਾਟਹਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਸਗਲੇ ਖੋਵੈ ॥

Har Nam Aradhhehi Mail Sabh Kattehi Kilavikh Sagalae Khovai ||

They worship the Lord's Name, and all their filth is washed away; they rid themselves of all sins.

ਤਹ ਜਨਮ ਨ ਮਰਣਾ ਆਵਣ ਜਾਣਾ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਜੁੋਨੀਐ ॥

Theh Janam N Marana Avan Jana Bahurr N Paeeai Juoneeai ||

There is no birth or death there, no coming or going, and no entering into the womb of reincarnation again.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰੁ ਪਰਮੇਸਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਇਛ ਪੁਨੀਐ ॥੪॥੬॥੯॥

Naanak Gur Paramaesar Paeia Jis Prasadh Eishh Puneeai ||4||6||9||

Nanak has found the Guru, the Transcendent Lord; by His Grace, desires are fulfilled. ||4||6||9||

ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Soohee Mehala 5 ||

Soohee, Fifth Mehl:

ਹਰਿ ਜਪੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਦਰੁ ਸਾਜਿਆ ਸੰਤ ਭਗਤ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਰਾਮ ॥

Har Japae Har Mandhar Sajia Santh Bhagath Gun Gavehi Ram ||

Meditating on the Lord, the Lord's Temple has been built; the Saints and devotees sing the Lord's Glorious Praises.

ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਸਗਲੇ ਪਾਪ ਤਜਾਵਹਿ ਰਾਮ ॥

Simar Simar Suamee Prabh Apana Sagalae Pap Thajavehi Ram ||

Meditating, meditating in remembrance of God, their Lord and Master, they discard and renounce all their sins.

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਊਤਮ ਬਾਣੀ ॥

Har Gun Gae Param Padh Paeia Prabh Kee Ootham Banee ||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, the supreme status is obtained. The Word of God's Bani is sublime and exalted.

ਸਹਜ ਕਥਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਅਤਿ ਮੀਠੀ ਕਥੀ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥

Sehaj Kathha Prabh Kee Ath Meethee Kathhee Akathh Kehanee ||

God's Sermon is so very sweet. It brings celestial peace. It is to speak the Unspoken Speech.

ਭਲਾ ਸੰਜੋਗੁ ਮੂਰਤੁ ਪਲੁ ਸਾਚਾ ਅਬਿਚਲ ਨੀਵ ਰਖਾਈ ॥

Bhala Sanjog Moorath Pal Sacha Abichal Neev Rakhaee ||

The time and the moment were auspicious, blessed and true, when the eternal foundation of this Temple was placed.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਏ ਦਇਆਲਾ ਸਰਬ ਕਲਾ ਬਣਿ ਆਈ ॥੧॥

Jan Naanak Prabh Bheae Dhaeiala Sarab Kala Ban Aee ||1||

O servant Nanak, God has been kind and compassionate; with all His powers, He has blessed me. ||1||

ਆਨੰਦਾ ਵਜਹਿ ਨਿਤ ਵਾਜੇ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਮਨਿ ਵੂਠਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Anandha Vajehi Nith Vajae Parabreham Man Vootha Ram ||

The sounds of ecstasy vibrate through me continuously. I have enshrined the Supreme Lord within my mind.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਸਚੁ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਾਰੀ ਬਿਨਸੇ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਭੈ ਝੂਠਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Guramukhae Sach Karanee Saree Binasae Bhram Bhai Jhootha Ram ||

As Gurmukh, my lifestyle is excellent and true; my false hopes and doubts are dispelled.

ਅਨਹਦ ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਖਾਣੀ ਜਸੁ ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਹਰਿਆ ॥

Anehadh Banee Guramukh Vakhanee Jas Sun Sun Man Than Haria ||

The Gurmukh chants the Bani of the unstruck melody; hearing it, listening to it, my mind and body are rejuvenated.

ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖਾ ਤਿਸ ਹੀ ਬਣਿ ਆਏ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਅਪਨਾ ਕਰਿਆ ॥

Sarab Sukha This Hee Ban Aeae Jo Prabh Apana Karia ||

All pleasures are obtained, by that one whom God makes His Own.

ਘਰ ਮਹਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਭਰੇ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਗਾ ॥

Ghar Mehi Nav Nidhh Bharae Bhanddara Ram Nam Rang Laga ||

Within the home of the heart are the nine treasures, filled to overflowing. He has fallen in love with the Lord's Name.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਭਾਗਾ ॥੨॥

Naanak Jan Prabh Kadhae N Visarai Pooran Ja Kae Bhaga ||2||

Servant Nanak shall never forget God; his destiny is perfectly fulfilled. ||2||

ਛਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਛਤ੍ਰਪਤਿ ਕੀਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਸਗਲੀ ਤਪਤਿ ਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Shhaeia Prabh Shhathrapath Keenhee Sagalee Thapath Binasee Ram ||

God, the King, has given me shade under His canopy, and the fire of desire has been totally extinguished.

ਦੂਖ ਪਾਪ ਕਾ ਡੇਰਾ ਢਾਠਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਇਆ ਰਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Dhookh Pap Ka Ddaera Dtatha Karaj Aeia Rasee Ram ||

The home of sorrow and sin has been demolished, and all affairs have been resolved.

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਮਿਟੀ ਬਲਾਇਆ ਸਾਚੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਪੁੰਨੁ ਫਲਿਆ ॥

Har Prabh Furamaeia Mittee Balaeia Sach Dhharam Punn Falia ||

When the Lord God so commands, misfortune is averted; true righteousness, Dharma and charity flourish.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪੁਨਾ ਸਦਾ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਸੋਵਤ ਬੈਸਤ ਖਲਿਆ ॥

So Prabh Apuna Sadha Dhhiaeeai Sovath Baisath Khalia ||

Meditate forever on your God, when you sleep and sit and stand.

ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਸੋਈ ॥

Gun Nidhhan Sukh Sagar Suamee Jal Thhal Meheeal Soee ||

The Lord and Master is the treasure of virtue, the ocean of peace; He pervades the water, the land and the sky.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Prabh Kee Saranaee This Bin Avar N Koee ||3||

Servant Nanak has entered God's Sanctuary; there is no other than Him. ||3||

ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰੁ ਬਨਿਆ ਬਨੁ ਤਾਲੁ ਬਨਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਰਸੇ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Maera Ghar Bania Ban Thal Bania Prabh Parasae Har Raeia Ram ||

My home is made, the garden and pool are made, and my Sovereign Lord God has met me.

ਮੇਰਾ ਮਨੁ ਸੋਹਿਆ ਮੀਤ ਸਾਜਨ ਸਰਸੇ ਗੁਣ ਮੰਗਲ ਹਰਿ ਗਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Maera Man Sohia Meeth Sajan Sarasae Gun Mangal Har Gaeia Ram ||

My mind is adorned, and my friends rejoice; I sing the songs of joy, and the Glorious Praises of the Lord.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਧਿਆਇ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਗਲ ਇਛਾ ਪਾਈਆ ॥

Gun Gae Prabhoo Dhhiae Sacha Sagal Eishha Paeea ||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the True Lord God, all desires are fulfilled.

ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣ ਲਾਗੇ ਸਦਾ ਜਾਗੇ ਮਨਿ ਵਜੀਆ ਵਾਧਾਈਆ ॥

Gur Charan Lagae Sadha Jagae Man Vajeea Vadhhaeea ||

Those who are attached to the Guru's Feet are always awake and aware; His Praises resound and resonate through their minds.

ਕਰੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸੁਖਹ ਗਾਮੀ ਹਲਤੁ ਪਲਤੁ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Karee Nadhar Suamee Sukheh Gamee Halath Palath Savaria ||

My Lord and Master, the bringer of peace, has blessed me with His Grace; He has arranged this world, and the world hereafter for me.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪੀਐ ਜੀਉ ਪਿੰਡੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਧਾਰਿਆ ॥੪॥੪॥੭॥

Binavanth Naanak Nith Nam Japeeai Jeeo Pindd Jin Dhharia ||4||4||7||

Prays Nanak, chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord forever; He is the Support of the body and soul. ||4||4||7||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Sorath Mehala 5 ||

Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl:

ਵਿਚਿ ਕਰਤਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਖਲੋਆ ॥

Vich Karatha Purakh Khaloa ||

The Creator Lord Himself stood between us,

ਵਾਲੁ ਨ ਵਿੰਗਾ ਹੋਆ ॥

Val N Vinga Hoa ||

And not a hair upon my head was touched.

ਮਜਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਆਂਦਾ ਰਾਸੇ ॥

Majan Gur Aandha Rasae ||

The Guru made my cleansing bath successful;

ਜਪਿ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਨਾਸੇ ॥੧॥

Jap Har Har Kilavikh Nasae ||1||

Meditating on the Lord, Har, Har, my sins were erased. ||1||

ਸੰਤਹੁ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਸਰੋਵਰੁ ਨੀਕਾ ॥

Santhahu Ramadhas Sarovar Neeka ||

O Saints, the purifying pool of Ram Das is sublime.

ਜੋ ਨਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਕੁਲੁ ਤਰਾਵੈ ਉਧਾਰੁ ਹੋਆ ਹੈ ਜੀ ਕਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Jo Navai So Kul Tharavai Oudhhar Hoa Hai Jee Ka ||1|| Rehao ||

Whoever bathes in it, his family and ancestry are saved, and his soul is saved as well. ||1||Pause||

ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਾਰੁ ਜਗੁ ਗਾਵੈ ॥

Jai Jai Kar Jag Gavai ||

The world sings cheers of victory,

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਅੜੇ ਫਲ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

Man Chindhiarrae Fal Pavai ||

And the fruits of his mind's desires are obtained.

ਸਹੀ ਸਲਾਮਤਿ ਨਾਇ ਆਏ ॥ ਅਪਣਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਧਿਆਏ ॥੨॥

Sehee Salamath Nae Aeae || Apana Prabhoo Dhhiaeae ||2||

Whoever comes and bathes here, and meditates on his God, is safe and sound. ||2||

ਸੰਤ ਸਰੋਵਰ ਨਾਵੈ ॥

Santh Sarovar Navai ||

One who bathes in the healing pool of the Saints,

ਸੋ ਜਨੁ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

So Jan Param Gath Pavai ||

That humble being obtains the supreme status.

ਮਰੈ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਈ ॥

Marai N Avai Jaee ||

He does not die, or come and go in reincarnation;

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਈ ॥੩॥

Har Har Nam Dhhiaee ||3||

He meditates on the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||3||

ਇਹੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਚਾਰੁ ਸੁ ਜਾਨੈ ॥

Eihu Breham Bichar S Janai ||

He alone knows this about God,

ਜਿਸੁ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੋਇ ਭਗਵਾਨੈ ॥

Jis Dhaeial Hoe Bhagavanai ||

Whom God blesses with His kindness.

ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥

Baba Naanak Prabh Saranaee ||

Baba Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of God;

ਸਭ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਗਣਤ ਮਿਟਾਈ ॥੪॥੭॥੫੭॥

Sabh Chintha Ganath Mittaee ||4||7||57||

All his worries and anxieties are dispelled. ||4||7||57||