ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੪

Rag Soohee Mehala 5 Ghar 4

Soohee, Fifth Mehl, Fourth House:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਭਲੀ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਛਾਪਰੀ ਜਾ ਮਹਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਏ ॥

Bhalee Suhavee Shhaparee Ja Mehi Gun Gaeae ||

Even a crude hut is sublime and beautiful, if the Lord's Praises are sung within it.

ਅਨਦੁ ਗਰੀਬੀ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਏ ॥

Anadh Gareebee Sadhhasang Jith Prabh Chith Aeae ||

Even poverty is bliss, if God comes to mind in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

ਜਲਿ ਜਾਉ ਏਹੁ ਬਡਪਨਾ ਮਾਇਆ ਲਪਟਾਏ ॥੧॥

Jal Jao Eaehu Baddapana Maeia Lapattaeae ||1||

This worldly glory might just as well burn; it only traps the mortals in Maya. ||1||

ਪੀਸਨੁ ਪੀਸਿ ਓਢਿ ਕਾਮਰੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੰਤੋਖਾਏ ॥

Peesan Pees Oudt Kamaree Sukh Man Santhokhaeae ||

One may have to grind corn, and wear a coarse blanket, but still, one can find peace of mind and contentment.

ਐਸੋ ਰਾਜੁ ਨ ਕਿਤੈ ਕਾਜਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਨਹ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਾਏ ॥੨॥

Aiso Raj N Kithai Kaj Jith Neh Thripathaeae ||2||

Even empires are of no use at all, if they do not bring satisfaction. ||2||

ਨਗਨ ਫਿਰਤ ਰੰਗਿ ਏਕ ਕੈ ਓਹੁ ਸੋਭਾ ਪਾਏ ॥

Nagan Firath Rang Eaek Kai Ouhu Sobha Paeae ||

Someone may wander around naked, but if he loves the One Lord, he receives honor and respect.

ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਬਿਰਥਿਆ ਜਿਹ ਰਚਿ ਲੋਭਾਏ ॥੩॥

Patt Pattanbar Birathhia Jih Rach Lobhaeae ||3||

Silk and satin clothes are worthless, if they lead to greed. ||3||

ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤੁਮ੍‍ਰੈ ਹਾਥਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇ ਕਰਾਏ ॥

Sabh Kishh Thumharai Hathh Prabh Ap Karae Karaeae ||

Everything is in Your Hands, God. You Yourself are the Doer, the Cause of causes.

ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਰਹਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਨੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੪॥੧॥੪੧॥

Sas Sas Simarath Reha Naanak Dhan Paeae ||4||1||41||

With each and every breath, may I continue to remember You. Please, bless Nanak with this gift. ||4||1||41||