ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੫ ਅਲਾਹਣੀਆ

Rag Vaddehans Mehala 1 Ghar 5 Alahaneea

Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, Fifth House, Alaahanees ~ Songs Of Mourning:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks.

ਮੁਹਲਤਿ ਪੁਨੀ ਪਾਈ ਭਰੀ ਜਾਨੀਅੜਾ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ॥

Muhalath Punee Paee Bharee Janeearra Ghath Chalaeia ||

When one's time is up, and the measure is full, this dear soul is caught, and driven off.

ਜਾਨੀ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਆਇਆ ਰੁੰਨੇ ਵੀਰ ਸਬਾਏ ॥

Janee Ghath Chalaeia Likhia Aeia Runnae Veer Sabaeae ||

This dear soul is driven off, when the pre-ordained Order is received, and all the relatives cry out in mourning.

ਕਾਂਇਆ ਹੰਸ ਥੀਆ ਵੇਛੋੜਾ ਜਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਪੁੰਨੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਏ ॥

Kaneia Hans Thheea Vaeshhorra Jan Dhin Punnae Maeree Maeae ||

The body and the swan-soul are separated, when one's days are past and done, O my mother.

ਜੇਹਾ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤੇਹਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੇਹਾ ਪੁਰਬਿ ਕਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jaeha Likhia Thaeha Paeia Jaeha Purab Kamaeia ||

As is one's pre-ordained Destiny, so does one receive, according to one's past actions.

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||1||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks. ||1||

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥

Sahib Simarahu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way.

ਏਥੈ ਧੰਧਾ ਕੂੜਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਹਾ ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Eaethhai Dhhandhha Koorra Char Dhiha Agai Sarapar Jana ||

These false entanglements last for only a few days; then, one must surely move on to the world hereafter.

ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਜਿਉ ਮਿਹਮਾਣਾ ਕਾਹੇ ਗਾਰਬੁ ਕੀਜੈ ॥

Agai Sarapar Jana Jio Mihamana Kahae Garab Keejai ||

He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest; so why does he indulge in ego?

ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਦਰਗਹ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਲੀਜੈ ॥

Jith Saeviai Dharageh Sukh Paeeai Nam Thisai Ka Leejai ||

Chant the Name of the Lord; serving Him, you shall obtain peace in His Court.

ਆਗੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਚਲੈ ਮੂਲੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਿਆ ਵਿਹਾਣਾ ॥

Agai Hukam N Chalai Moolae Sir Sir Kia Vihana ||

In the world hereafter, no one's commands will be obeyed. According to their actions, each and every person proceeds.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਿਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥੨॥

Sahib Simarihu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||2||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way. ||2||

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਰਵਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਾਚੜਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Rav Rehia Sacharra Sirajaneharo ||

The True Creator Lord is pervading and permeating the water, the land and the air.

ਸਾਚਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰੋ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Sacha Sirajaneharo Alakh Aparo Tha Ka Anth N Paeia ||

The True Creator Lord is invisible and infinite; His limits cannot be found.

ਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਸਫਲੁ ਭਇਆ ਹੈ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਜਿਨੀ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Aeia Thin Ka Safal Bhaeia Hai Eik Man Jinee Dhhiaeia ||

Fruitful is the coming of those, who meditate single-mindedly on Him.

ਢਾਹੇ ਢਾਹਿ ਉਸਾਰੇ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Dtahae Dtahi Ousarae Apae Hukam Savaraneharo ||

He destroys, and having destroyed, He creates; by His Order, He adorns us.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੩॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||3||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love.

ਵਾਲੇਵੇ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ॥

Valaevae Karan Baba Roeeai Rovan Sagal Bikaro ||

One who weeps for the sake of worldly objects, O Baba, weeps totally in vain.

ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ਗਾਫਲੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Rovan Sagal Bikaro Gafal Sansaro Maeia Karan Rovai ||

This weeping is all in vain; the world forgets the Lord, and weeps for the sake of Maya.

ਚੰਗਾ ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਹੁ ਤਨੁ ਏਵੈ ਖੋਵੈ ॥

Changa Mandha Kishh Soojhai Nahee Eihu Than Eaevai Khovai ||

He does not distinguish between good and evil, and wastes away this life in vain.

ਐਥੈ ਆਇਆ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਜਾਸੀ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥

Aithhai Aeia Sabh Ko Jasee Koorr Karahu Ahankaro ||

Everyone who comes here, shall have to leave; to act in ego is false.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥੪॥੧॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||4||1||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love. ||4||1||

ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੫ ਅਲਾਹਣੀਆ

Rag Vaddehans Mehala 1 Ghar 5 Alahaneea

Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, Fifth House, Alaahanees ~ Songs Of Mourning:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks.

ਮੁਹਲਤਿ ਪੁਨੀ ਪਾਈ ਭਰੀ ਜਾਨੀਅੜਾ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ॥

Muhalath Punee Paee Bharee Janeearra Ghath Chalaeia ||

When one's time is up, and the measure is full, this dear soul is caught, and driven off.

ਜਾਨੀ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਆਇਆ ਰੁੰਨੇ ਵੀਰ ਸਬਾਏ ॥

Janee Ghath Chalaeia Likhia Aeia Runnae Veer Sabaeae ||

This dear soul is driven off, when the pre-ordained Order is received, and all the relatives cry out in mourning.

ਕਾਂਇਆ ਹੰਸ ਥੀਆ ਵੇਛੋੜਾ ਜਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਪੁੰਨੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਏ ॥

Kaneia Hans Thheea Vaeshhorra Jan Dhin Punnae Maeree Maeae ||

The body and the swan-soul are separated, when one's days are past and done, O my mother.

ਜੇਹਾ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤੇਹਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੇਹਾ ਪੁਰਬਿ ਕਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jaeha Likhia Thaeha Paeia Jaeha Purab Kamaeia ||

As is one's pre-ordained Destiny, so does one receive, according to one's past actions.

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||1||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks. ||1||

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥

Sahib Simarahu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way.

ਏਥੈ ਧੰਧਾ ਕੂੜਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਹਾ ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Eaethhai Dhhandhha Koorra Char Dhiha Agai Sarapar Jana ||

These false entanglements last for only a few days; then, one must surely move on to the world hereafter.

ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਜਿਉ ਮਿਹਮਾਣਾ ਕਾਹੇ ਗਾਰਬੁ ਕੀਜੈ ॥

Agai Sarapar Jana Jio Mihamana Kahae Garab Keejai ||

He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest; so why does he indulge in ego?

ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਦਰਗਹ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਲੀਜੈ ॥

Jith Saeviai Dharageh Sukh Paeeai Nam Thisai Ka Leejai ||

Chant the Name of the Lord; serving Him, you shall obtain peace in His Court.

ਆਗੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਚਲੈ ਮੂਲੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਿਆ ਵਿਹਾਣਾ ॥

Agai Hukam N Chalai Moolae Sir Sir Kia Vihana ||

In the world hereafter, no one's commands will be obeyed. According to their actions, each and every person proceeds.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਿਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥੨॥

Sahib Simarihu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||2||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way. ||2||

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਰਵਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਾਚੜਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Rav Rehia Sacharra Sirajaneharo ||

The True Creator Lord is pervading and permeating the water, the land and the air.

ਸਾਚਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰੋ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Sacha Sirajaneharo Alakh Aparo Tha Ka Anth N Paeia ||

The True Creator Lord is invisible and infinite; His limits cannot be found.

ਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਸਫਲੁ ਭਇਆ ਹੈ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਜਿਨੀ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Aeia Thin Ka Safal Bhaeia Hai Eik Man Jinee Dhhiaeia ||

Fruitful is the coming of those, who meditate single-mindedly on Him.

ਢਾਹੇ ਢਾਹਿ ਉਸਾਰੇ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Dtahae Dtahi Ousarae Apae Hukam Savaraneharo ||

He destroys, and having destroyed, He creates; by His Order, He adorns us.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੩॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||3||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love.

ਵਾਲੇਵੇ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ॥

Valaevae Karan Baba Roeeai Rovan Sagal Bikaro ||

One who weeps for the sake of worldly objects, O Baba, weeps totally in vain.

ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ਗਾਫਲੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Rovan Sagal Bikaro Gafal Sansaro Maeia Karan Rovai ||

This weeping is all in vain; the world forgets the Lord, and weeps for the sake of Maya.

ਚੰਗਾ ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਹੁ ਤਨੁ ਏਵੈ ਖੋਵੈ ॥

Changa Mandha Kishh Soojhai Nahee Eihu Than Eaevai Khovai ||

He does not distinguish between good and evil, and wastes away this life in vain.

ਐਥੈ ਆਇਆ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਜਾਸੀ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥

Aithhai Aeia Sabh Ko Jasee Koorr Karahu Ahankaro ||

Everyone who comes here, shall have to leave; to act in ego is false.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥੪॥੧॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||4||1||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love. ||4||1||

ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੫ ਅਲਾਹਣੀਆ

Rag Vaddehans Mehala 1 Ghar 5 Alahaneea

Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, Fifth House, Alaahanees ~ Songs Of Mourning:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks.

ਮੁਹਲਤਿ ਪੁਨੀ ਪਾਈ ਭਰੀ ਜਾਨੀਅੜਾ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ॥

Muhalath Punee Paee Bharee Janeearra Ghath Chalaeia ||

When one's time is up, and the measure is full, this dear soul is caught, and driven off.

ਜਾਨੀ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਆਇਆ ਰੁੰਨੇ ਵੀਰ ਸਬਾਏ ॥

Janee Ghath Chalaeia Likhia Aeia Runnae Veer Sabaeae ||

This dear soul is driven off, when the pre-ordained Order is received, and all the relatives cry out in mourning.

ਕਾਂਇਆ ਹੰਸ ਥੀਆ ਵੇਛੋੜਾ ਜਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਪੁੰਨੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਏ ॥

Kaneia Hans Thheea Vaeshhorra Jan Dhin Punnae Maeree Maeae ||

The body and the swan-soul are separated, when one's days are past and done, O my mother.

ਜੇਹਾ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤੇਹਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੇਹਾ ਪੁਰਬਿ ਕਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jaeha Likhia Thaeha Paeia Jaeha Purab Kamaeia ||

As is one's pre-ordained Destiny, so does one receive, according to one's past actions.

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||1||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks. ||1||

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥

Sahib Simarahu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way.

ਏਥੈ ਧੰਧਾ ਕੂੜਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਹਾ ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Eaethhai Dhhandhha Koorra Char Dhiha Agai Sarapar Jana ||

These false entanglements last for only a few days; then, one must surely move on to the world hereafter.

ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਜਿਉ ਮਿਹਮਾਣਾ ਕਾਹੇ ਗਾਰਬੁ ਕੀਜੈ ॥

Agai Sarapar Jana Jio Mihamana Kahae Garab Keejai ||

He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest; so why does he indulge in ego?

ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਦਰਗਹ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਲੀਜੈ ॥

Jith Saeviai Dharageh Sukh Paeeai Nam Thisai Ka Leejai ||

Chant the Name of the Lord; serving Him, you shall obtain peace in His Court.

ਆਗੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਚਲੈ ਮੂਲੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਿਆ ਵਿਹਾਣਾ ॥

Agai Hukam N Chalai Moolae Sir Sir Kia Vihana ||

In the world hereafter, no one's commands will be obeyed. According to their actions, each and every person proceeds.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਰਵਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਾਚੜਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Rav Rehia Sacharra Sirajaneharo ||

The True Creator Lord is pervading and permeating the water, the land and the air.

ਸਾਚਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰੋ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Sacha Sirajaneharo Alakh Aparo Tha Ka Anth N Paeia ||

The True Creator Lord is invisible and infinite; His limits cannot be found.

ਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਸਫਲੁ ਭਇਆ ਹੈ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਜਿਨੀ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Aeia Thin Ka Safal Bhaeia Hai Eik Man Jinee Dhhiaeia ||

Fruitful is the coming of those, who meditate single-mindedly on Him.

ਢਾਹੇ ਢਾਹਿ ਉਸਾਰੇ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Dtahae Dtahi Ousarae Apae Hukam Savaraneharo ||

He destroys, and having destroyed, He creates; by His Order, He adorns us.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੩॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||3||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love.

ਵਾਲੇਵੇ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ॥

Valaevae Karan Baba Roeeai Rovan Sagal Bikaro ||

One who weeps for the sake of worldly objects, O Baba, weeps totally in vain.

ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ਗਾਫਲੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Rovan Sagal Bikaro Gafal Sansaro Maeia Karan Rovai ||

This weeping is all in vain; the world forgets the Lord, and weeps for the sake of Maya.

ਚੰਗਾ ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਹੁ ਤਨੁ ਏਵੈ ਖੋਵੈ ॥

Changa Mandha Kishh Soojhai Nahee Eihu Than Eaevai Khovai ||

He does not distinguish between good and evil, and wastes away this life in vain.

ਐਥੈ ਆਇਆ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਜਾਸੀ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥

Aithhai Aeia Sabh Ko Jasee Koorr Karahu Ahankaro ||

Everyone who comes here, shall have to leave; to act in ego is false.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥੪॥੧॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||4||1||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love. ||4||1||

ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੫ ਅਲਾਹਣੀਆ

Rag Vaddehans Mehala 1 Ghar 5 Alahaneea

Raag Wadahans, First Mehl, Fifth House, Alaahanees ~ Songs Of Mourning:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks.

ਮੁਹਲਤਿ ਪੁਨੀ ਪਾਈ ਭਰੀ ਜਾਨੀਅੜਾ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ॥

Muhalath Punee Paee Bharee Janeearra Ghath Chalaeia ||

When one's time is up, and the measure is full, this dear soul is caught, and driven off.

ਜਾਨੀ ਘਤਿ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਆਇਆ ਰੁੰਨੇ ਵੀਰ ਸਬਾਏ ॥

Janee Ghath Chalaeia Likhia Aeia Runnae Veer Sabaeae ||

This dear soul is driven off, when the pre-ordained Order is received, and all the relatives cry out in mourning.

ਕਾਂਇਆ ਹੰਸ ਥੀਆ ਵੇਛੋੜਾ ਜਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਪੁੰਨੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਏ ॥

Kaneia Hans Thheea Vaeshhorra Jan Dhin Punnae Maeree Maeae ||

The body and the swan-soul are separated, when one's days are past and done, O my mother.

ਜੇਹਾ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤੇਹਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੇਹਾ ਪੁਰਬਿ ਕਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jaeha Likhia Thaeha Paeia Jaeha Purab Kamaeia ||

As is one's pre-ordained Destiny, so does one receive, according to one's past actions.

ਧੰਨੁ ਸਿਰੰਦਾ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗੁ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Dhhann Sirandha Sacha Pathisahu Jin Jag Dhhandhhai Laeia ||1||

Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks. ||1||

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥

Sahib Simarahu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way.

ਏਥੈ ਧੰਧਾ ਕੂੜਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਹਾ ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Eaethhai Dhhandhha Koorra Char Dhiha Agai Sarapar Jana ||

These false entanglements last for only a few days; then, one must surely move on to the world hereafter.

ਆਗੈ ਸਰਪਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਜਿਉ ਮਿਹਮਾਣਾ ਕਾਹੇ ਗਾਰਬੁ ਕੀਜੈ ॥

Agai Sarapar Jana Jio Mihamana Kahae Garab Keejai ||

He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest; so why does he indulge in ego?

ਜਿਤੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਦਰਗਹ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਾ ਲੀਜੈ ॥

Jith Saeviai Dharageh Sukh Paeeai Nam Thisai Ka Leejai ||

Chant the Name of the Lord; serving Him, you shall obtain peace in His Court.

ਆਗੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਚਲੈ ਮੂਲੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਿਆ ਵਿਹਾਣਾ ॥

Agai Hukam N Chalai Moolae Sir Sir Kia Vihana ||

In the world hereafter, no one's commands will be obeyed. According to their actions, each and every person proceeds.

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਿਮਰਿਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈਹੋ ਸਭਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਪਇਆਣਾ ॥੨॥

Sahib Simarihu Maerae Bhaeeho Sabhana Eaehu Paeiana ||2||

Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way. ||2||

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਰਵਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਾਚੜਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Rav Rehia Sacharra Sirajaneharo ||

The True Creator Lord is pervading and permeating the water, the land and the air.

ਸਾਚਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੋ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰੋ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Sacha Sirajaneharo Alakh Aparo Tha Ka Anth N Paeia ||

The True Creator Lord is invisible and infinite; His limits cannot be found.

ਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਸਫਲੁ ਭਇਆ ਹੈ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਜਿਨੀ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Aeia Thin Ka Safal Bhaeia Hai Eik Man Jinee Dhhiaeia ||

Fruitful is the coming of those, who meditate single-mindedly on Him.

ਢਾਹੇ ਢਾਹਿ ਉਸਾਰੇ ਆਪੇ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੋ ॥

Dtahae Dtahi Ousarae Apae Hukam Savaraneharo ||

He destroys, and having destroyed, He creates; by His Order, He adorns us.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ਹੀਲੜਾ ਏਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥੩॥

Jo This Bhavai Sanmrathh So Thheeai Heelarra Eaehu Sansaro ||3||

Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him. ||3||

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love.

ਵਾਲੇਵੇ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੋਈਐ ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ॥

Valaevae Karan Baba Roeeai Rovan Sagal Bikaro ||

One who weeps for the sake of worldly objects, O Baba, weeps totally in vain.

ਰੋਵਣੁ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੋ ਗਾਫਲੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ਮਾਇਆ ਕਾਰਣਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Rovan Sagal Bikaro Gafal Sansaro Maeia Karan Rovai ||

This weeping is all in vain; the world forgets the Lord, and weeps for the sake of Maya.

ਚੰਗਾ ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਇਹੁ ਤਨੁ ਏਵੈ ਖੋਵੈ ॥

Changa Mandha Kishh Soojhai Nahee Eihu Than Eaevai Khovai ||

He does not distinguish between good and evil, and wastes away this life in vain.

ਐਥੈ ਆਇਆ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਜਾਸੀ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥

Aithhai Aeia Sabh Ko Jasee Koorr Karahu Ahankaro ||

Everyone who comes here, shall have to leave; to act in ego is false.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੁੰਨਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜੇ ਰੋਵੈ ਲਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥੪॥੧॥

Naanak Runna Baba Janeeai Jae Rovai Lae Piaro ||4||1||

Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love. ||4||1||