ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Vaddehans Mehala 1 ||

Wadahans, First Mehl:

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾਂ ॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaehan ||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name.

ਰੋਵਹ ਬਿਰਹਾ ਤਨ ਕਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲੇਹਾਂ ॥

Roveh Bireha Than Ka Apana Sahib Sanmhalaehan ||

Let us weep over the body's separation from the Lord and Master; let us remember Him in contemplation.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲਿਹ ਪੰਥੁ ਨਿਹਾਲਿਹ ਅਸਾ ਭਿ ਓਥੈ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Sahib Samhalih Panthh Nihalih Asa Bh Outhhai Jana ||

Let us remember the Lord and Master in contemplation, and keep a watchful eye on the Path. We shall have to go there as well.

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਲੀਆ ਹੋਆ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ॥

Jis Ka Keea Thin Hee Leea Hoa Thisai Ka Bhana ||

He who has created, also destroys; whatever happens is by His Will.

ਜੋ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਆਇਆ ਅਸੀ ਕਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਕਰੇਹਾ ॥

Jo Thin Kar Paeia S Agai Aeia Asee K Hukam Karaeha ||

Whatever He has done, has come to pass; how can we command Him?

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾ ॥੧॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaeha ||1||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name. ||1||

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਐਸਾ ਕੋਇ ॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Mar Janai Aisa Koe ||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

ਸੇਵਿਹੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਪੰਥੁ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ॥

Saevihu Sahib Sanmrathh Apana Panthh Suhaela Agai Hoe ||

Serve your Almighty Lord and Master, and your path in the world hereafter will be easy.

ਪੰਥਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੈ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਾਈ ॥

Panthh Suhaelai Javahu Than Fal Pavahu Agai Milai Vaddaee ||

Take this easy path, and you shall obtain the fruits of your rewards, and receive honor in the world hereafter.

ਭੇਟੈ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਪਤਿ ਲੇਖੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Bhaettai Sio Javahu Sach Samavahu Than Path Laekhai Paee ||

Go there with your offering, and you shall merge in the True Lord; your honor shall be confirmed.

ਮਹਲੀ ਜਾਇ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਖਸਮੈ ਭਾਵਹੁ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਣੈ ॥

Mehalee Jae Pavahu Khasamai Bhavahu Rang Sio Raleea Manai ||

You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master's Presence; being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love.

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ॥੨॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Koee Mar Janai ||2||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ||2||

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਨਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥

Maran Munasa Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Maran Paravano ||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.

ਸੂਰੇ ਸੇਈ ਆਗੈ ਆਖੀਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਮਾਣੋ ॥

Soorae Saeee Agai Akheeahi Dharageh Pavehi Sachee Mano ||

They alone are acclaimed as brave warriors in the world hereafter, who receive true honor in the Court of the Lord.

ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਣੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਪਤਿ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹਿ ਆਗੈ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਲਾਗੈ ॥

Dharageh Man Pavehi Path Sio Javehi Agai Dhookh N Lagai ||

They are honored in the Court of the Lord; they depart with honor, and they do not suffer pain in the world hereafter.

ਕਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਭਉ ਭਾਗੈ ॥

Kar Eaek Dhhiavehi Than Fal Pavehi Jith Saeviai Bho Bhagai ||

They meditate on the One Lord, and obtain the fruits of their rewards. Serving the Lord, their fear is dispelled.

ਊਚਾ ਨਹੀ ਕਹਣਾ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਜਾਣੋ ॥

Oocha Nehee Kehana Man Mehi Rehana Apae Janai Jano ||

Do not indulge in egotism, and dwell within your own mind; the Knower Himself knows everything.

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾਂ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਹਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥੩॥

Maran Munasan Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Marehi Paravano ||3||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play.

ਕੀਤਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ॥

Keetha Vaekhai Sahib Apana Kudharath Karae Beecharo ||

The Lord Master beholds His work, and contemplates His creative potency.

ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ਧਾਰਣ ਧਾਰੇ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Kudharath Beecharae Dhharan Dhharae Jin Keea So Janai ||

He contemplates His creative potency, having established the Universe. He who created it, He alone knows.

ਆਪੇ ਵੇਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਬੂਝੈ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥

Apae Vaekhai Apae Boojhai Apae Hukam Pashhanai ||

He Himself beholds it, and He Himself understands it. He Himself realizes the Hukam of His Command.

ਜਿਨਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਆ ਸੋਈ ਜਾਣੈ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਰੂਪੁ ਅਪਾਰੋ ॥

Jin Kishh Keea Soee Janai Tha Ka Roop Aparo ||

He who created these things, He alone knows. His subtle form is infinite.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੪॥੨॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||4||2||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play. ||4||2||

ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Vaddehans Mehala 1 ||

Wadahans, First Mehl:

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾਂ ॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaehan ||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name.

ਰੋਵਹ ਬਿਰਹਾ ਤਨ ਕਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲੇਹਾਂ ॥

Roveh Bireha Than Ka Apana Sahib Sanmhalaehan ||

Let us weep over the body's separation from the Lord and Master; let us remember Him in contemplation.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲਿਹ ਪੰਥੁ ਨਿਹਾਲਿਹ ਅਸਾ ਭਿ ਓਥੈ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Sahib Samhalih Panthh Nihalih Asa Bh Outhhai Jana ||

Let us remember the Lord and Master in contemplation, and keep a watchful eye on the Path. We shall have to go there as well.

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਲੀਆ ਹੋਆ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ॥

Jis Ka Keea Thin Hee Leea Hoa Thisai Ka Bhana ||

He who has created, also destroys; whatever happens is by His Will.

ਜੋ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਆਇਆ ਅਸੀ ਕਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਕਰੇਹਾ ॥

Jo Thin Kar Paeia S Agai Aeia Asee K Hukam Karaeha ||

Whatever He has done, has come to pass; how can we command Him?

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾ ॥੧॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaeha ||1||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name. ||1||

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਐਸਾ ਕੋਇ ॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Mar Janai Aisa Koe ||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

ਸੇਵਿਹੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਪੰਥੁ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ॥

Saevihu Sahib Sanmrathh Apana Panthh Suhaela Agai Hoe ||

Serve your Almighty Lord and Master, and your path in the world hereafter will be easy.

ਪੰਥਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੈ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਾਈ ॥

Panthh Suhaelai Javahu Than Fal Pavahu Agai Milai Vaddaee ||

Take this easy path, and you shall obtain the fruits of your rewards, and receive honor in the world hereafter.

ਭੇਟੈ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਪਤਿ ਲੇਖੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Bhaettai Sio Javahu Sach Samavahu Than Path Laekhai Paee ||

Go there with your offering, and you shall merge in the True Lord; your honor shall be confirmed.

ਮਹਲੀ ਜਾਇ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਖਸਮੈ ਭਾਵਹੁ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਣੈ ॥

Mehalee Jae Pavahu Khasamai Bhavahu Rang Sio Raleea Manai ||

You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master's Presence; being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love.

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ॥੨॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Koee Mar Janai ||2||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ||2||

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਨਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥

Maran Munasa Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Maran Paravano ||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.

ਸੂਰੇ ਸੇਈ ਆਗੈ ਆਖੀਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਮਾਣੋ ॥

Soorae Saeee Agai Akheeahi Dharageh Pavehi Sachee Mano ||

They alone are acclaimed as brave warriors in the world hereafter, who receive true honor in the Court of the Lord.

ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਣੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਪਤਿ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹਿ ਆਗੈ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਲਾਗੈ ॥

Dharageh Man Pavehi Path Sio Javehi Agai Dhookh N Lagai ||

They are honored in the Court of the Lord; they depart with honor, and they do not suffer pain in the world hereafter.

ਕਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਭਉ ਭਾਗੈ ॥

Kar Eaek Dhhiavehi Than Fal Pavehi Jith Saeviai Bho Bhagai ||

They meditate on the One Lord, and obtain the fruits of their rewards. Serving the Lord, their fear is dispelled.

ਊਚਾ ਨਹੀ ਕਹਣਾ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਜਾਣੋ ॥

Oocha Nehee Kehana Man Mehi Rehana Apae Janai Jano ||

Do not indulge in egotism, and dwell within your own mind; the Knower Himself knows everything.

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾਂ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਹਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥੩॥

Maran Munasan Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Marehi Paravano ||3||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play.

ਕੀਤਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ॥

Keetha Vaekhai Sahib Apana Kudharath Karae Beecharo ||

The Lord Master beholds His work, and contemplates His creative potency.

ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ਧਾਰਣ ਧਾਰੇ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Kudharath Beecharae Dhharan Dhharae Jin Keea So Janai ||

He contemplates His creative potency, having established the Universe. He who created it, He alone knows.

ਆਪੇ ਵੇਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਬੂਝੈ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥

Apae Vaekhai Apae Boojhai Apae Hukam Pashhanai ||

He Himself beholds it, and He Himself understands it. He Himself realizes the Hukam of His Command.

ਜਿਨਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਆ ਸੋਈ ਜਾਣੈ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਰੂਪੁ ਅਪਾਰੋ ॥

Jin Kishh Keea Soee Janai Tha Ka Roop Aparo ||

He who created these things, He alone knows. His subtle form is infinite.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੪॥੨॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||4||2||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play. ||4||2||

ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Vaddehans Mehala 1 ||

Wadahans, First Mehl:

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾਂ ॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaehan ||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name.

ਰੋਵਹ ਬਿਰਹਾ ਤਨ ਕਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲੇਹਾਂ ॥

Roveh Bireha Than Ka Apana Sahib Sanmhalaehan ||

Let us weep over the body's separation from the Lord and Master; let us remember Him in contemplation.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲਿਹ ਪੰਥੁ ਨਿਹਾਲਿਹ ਅਸਾ ਭਿ ਓਥੈ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Sahib Samhalih Panthh Nihalih Asa Bh Outhhai Jana ||

Let us remember the Lord and Master in contemplation, and keep a watchful eye on the Path. We shall have to go there as well.

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਲੀਆ ਹੋਆ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ॥

Jis Ka Keea Thin Hee Leea Hoa Thisai Ka Bhana ||

He who has created, also destroys; whatever happens is by His Will.

ਜੋ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਆਇਆ ਅਸੀ ਕਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਕਰੇਹਾ ॥

Jo Thin Kar Paeia S Agai Aeia Asee K Hukam Karaeha ||

Whatever He has done, has come to pass; how can we command Him?

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾ ॥੧॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaeha ||1||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name. ||1||

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਐਸਾ ਕੋਇ ॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Mar Janai Aisa Koe ||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

ਸੇਵਿਹੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਪੰਥੁ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ॥

Saevihu Sahib Sanmrathh Apana Panthh Suhaela Agai Hoe ||

Serve your Almighty Lord and Master, and your path in the world hereafter will be easy.

ਪੰਥਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੈ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਾਈ ॥

Panthh Suhaelai Javahu Than Fal Pavahu Agai Milai Vaddaee ||

Take this easy path, and you shall obtain the fruits of your rewards, and receive honor in the world hereafter.

ਭੇਟੈ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਪਤਿ ਲੇਖੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Bhaettai Sio Javahu Sach Samavahu Than Path Laekhai Paee ||

Go there with your offering, and you shall merge in the True Lord; your honor shall be confirmed.

ਮਹਲੀ ਜਾਇ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਖਸਮੈ ਭਾਵਹੁ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਣੈ ॥

Mehalee Jae Pavahu Khasamai Bhavahu Rang Sio Raleea Manai ||

You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master's Presence; being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love.

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ॥੨॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Koee Mar Janai ||2||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ||2||

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਨਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥

Maran Munasa Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Maran Paravano ||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.

ਸੂਰੇ ਸੇਈ ਆਗੈ ਆਖੀਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਮਾਣੋ ॥

Soorae Saeee Agai Akheeahi Dharageh Pavehi Sachee Mano ||

They alone are acclaimed as brave warriors in the world hereafter, who receive true honor in the Court of the Lord.

ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਣੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਪਤਿ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹਿ ਆਗੈ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਲਾਗੈ ॥

Dharageh Man Pavehi Path Sio Javehi Agai Dhookh N Lagai ||

They are honored in the Court of the Lord; they depart with honor, and they do not suffer pain in the world hereafter.

ਕਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਭਉ ਭਾਗੈ ॥

Kar Eaek Dhhiavehi Than Fal Pavehi Jith Saeviai Bho Bhagai ||

They meditate on the One Lord, and obtain the fruits of their rewards. Serving the Lord, their fear is dispelled.

ਊਚਾ ਨਹੀ ਕਹਣਾ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਜਾਣੋ ॥

Oocha Nehee Kehana Man Mehi Rehana Apae Janai Jano ||

Do not indulge in egotism, and dwell within your own mind; the Knower Himself knows everything.

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾਂ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਹਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥੩॥

Maran Munasan Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Marehi Paravano ||3||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play.

ਕੀਤਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ॥

Keetha Vaekhai Sahib Apana Kudharath Karae Beecharo ||

The Lord Master beholds His work, and contemplates His creative potency.

ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ਧਾਰਣ ਧਾਰੇ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Kudharath Beecharae Dhharan Dhharae Jin Keea So Janai ||

He contemplates His creative potency, having established the Universe. He who created it, He alone knows.

ਆਪੇ ਵੇਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਬੂਝੈ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥

Apae Vaekhai Apae Boojhai Apae Hukam Pashhanai ||

He Himself beholds it, and He Himself understands it. He Himself realizes the Hukam of His Command.

ਜਿਨਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਆ ਸੋਈ ਜਾਣੈ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਰੂਪੁ ਅਪਾਰੋ ॥

Jin Kishh Keea Soee Janai Tha Ka Roop Aparo ||

He who created these things, He alone knows. His subtle form is infinite.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੪॥੨॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||4||2||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play. ||4||2||

ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Vaddehans Mehala 1 ||

Wadahans, First Mehl:

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾਂ ॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaehan ||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name.

ਰੋਵਹ ਬਿਰਹਾ ਤਨ ਕਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲੇਹਾਂ ॥

Roveh Bireha Than Ka Apana Sahib Sanmhalaehan ||

Let us weep over the body's separation from the Lord and Master; let us remember Him in contemplation.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਲਿਹ ਪੰਥੁ ਨਿਹਾਲਿਹ ਅਸਾ ਭਿ ਓਥੈ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Sahib Samhalih Panthh Nihalih Asa Bh Outhhai Jana ||

Let us remember the Lord and Master in contemplation, and keep a watchful eye on the Path. We shall have to go there as well.

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨ ਹੀ ਲੀਆ ਹੋਆ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਭਾਣਾ ॥

Jis Ka Keea Thin Hee Leea Hoa Thisai Ka Bhana ||

He who has created, also destroys; whatever happens is by His Will.

ਜੋ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਆਇਆ ਅਸੀ ਕਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਕਰੇਹਾ ॥

Jo Thin Kar Paeia S Agai Aeia Asee K Hukam Karaeha ||

Whatever He has done, has come to pass; how can we command Him?

ਆਵਹੁ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ਸਚੜਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏਹਾ ॥੧॥

Avahu Milahu Sehaeleeho Sacharra Nam Leaeha ||1||

Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name. ||1||

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਐਸਾ ਕੋਇ ॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Mar Janai Aisa Koe ||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

ਸੇਵਿਹੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਪੰਥੁ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ॥

Saevihu Sahib Sanmrathh Apana Panthh Suhaela Agai Hoe ||

Serve your Almighty Lord and Master, and your path in the world hereafter will be easy.

ਪੰਥਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੈ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਾਈ ॥

Panthh Suhaelai Javahu Than Fal Pavahu Agai Milai Vaddaee ||

Take this easy path, and you shall obtain the fruits of your rewards, and receive honor in the world hereafter.

ਭੇਟੈ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹੁ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵਹੁ ਤਾਂ ਪਤਿ ਲੇਖੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Bhaettai Sio Javahu Sach Samavahu Than Path Laekhai Paee ||

Go there with your offering, and you shall merge in the True Lord; your honor shall be confirmed.

ਮਹਲੀ ਜਾਇ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਖਸਮੈ ਭਾਵਹੁ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਰਲੀਆ ਮਾਣੈ ॥

Mehalee Jae Pavahu Khasamai Bhavahu Rang Sio Raleea Manai ||

You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master's Presence; being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love.

ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ॥੨॥

Maran N Mandha Loka Akheeai Jae Koee Mar Janai ||2||

Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ||2||

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਨਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥

Maran Munasa Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Maran Paravano ||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.

ਸੂਰੇ ਸੇਈ ਆਗੈ ਆਖੀਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਮਾਣੋ ॥

Soorae Saeee Agai Akheeahi Dharageh Pavehi Sachee Mano ||

They alone are acclaimed as brave warriors in the world hereafter, who receive true honor in the Court of the Lord.

ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਣੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਪਤਿ ਸਿਉ ਜਾਵਹਿ ਆਗੈ ਦੂਖੁ ਨ ਲਾਗੈ ॥

Dharageh Man Pavehi Path Sio Javehi Agai Dhookh N Lagai ||

They are honored in the Court of the Lord; they depart with honor, and they do not suffer pain in the world hereafter.

ਕਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਭਉ ਭਾਗੈ ॥

Kar Eaek Dhhiavehi Than Fal Pavehi Jith Saeviai Bho Bhagai ||

They meditate on the One Lord, and obtain the fruits of their rewards. Serving the Lord, their fear is dispelled.

ਊਚਾ ਨਹੀ ਕਹਣਾ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਜਾਣੋ ॥

Oocha Nehee Kehana Man Mehi Rehana Apae Janai Jano ||

Do not indulge in egotism, and dwell within your own mind; the Knower Himself knows everything.

ਮਰਣੁ ਮੁਣਸਾਂ ਸੂਰਿਆ ਹਕੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਮਰਹਿ ਪਰਵਾਣੋ ॥੩॥

Maran Munasan Sooria Hak Hai Jo Hoe Marehi Paravano ||3||

The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play.

ਕੀਤਾ ਵੇਖੈ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ॥

Keetha Vaekhai Sahib Apana Kudharath Karae Beecharo ||

The Lord Master beholds His work, and contemplates His creative potency.

ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ਧਾਰਣ ਧਾਰੇ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Kudharath Beecharae Dhharan Dhharae Jin Keea So Janai ||

He contemplates His creative potency, having established the Universe. He who created it, He alone knows.

ਆਪੇ ਵੇਖੈ ਆਪੇ ਬੂਝੈ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥

Apae Vaekhai Apae Boojhai Apae Hukam Pashhanai ||

He Himself beholds it, and He Himself understands it. He Himself realizes the Hukam of His Command.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹੈ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੪॥੨॥

Naanak Kis No Baba Roeeai Bajee Hai Eihu Sansaro ||4||2||

Nanak: for whom should we mourn, O Baba? This world is merely a play. ||4||2||