ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮ: ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਜੇ ਮੋਹਾਕਾ ਘਰੁ ਮੁਹੈ ਘਰੁ ਮੁਹਿ ਪਿਤਰੀ ਦੇਇ ॥

Jae Mohaka Ghar Muhai Ghar Muhi Pitharee Dhaee ||

The thief robs a house, and offers the stolen goods to his ancestors.

ਅਗੈ ਵਸਤੁ ਸਿਾਣੀਐ ਪਿਤਰੀ ਚੋਰ ਕਰੇਇ ॥

Agai Vasath Sinjaneeai Pitharee Chor Karaee ||

In the world hereafter, this is recognized, and his ancestors are considered thieves as well.

ਵਢੀਅਹਿ ਹਥ ਦਲਾਲ ਕੇ ਮੁਸਫੀ ਏਹ ਕਰੇਇ ॥

Vadteeahi Hathh Dhalal Kae Musafee Eaeh Karaee ||

The hands of the go-between are cut off; this is the Lord's justice.

ਨਾਨਕ ਅਗੈ ਸੋ ਮਿਲੈ ਜਿ ਖਟੇ ਘਾਲੇ ਦੇਇ ॥੧॥

Naanak Agai So Milai J Khattae Ghalae Dhaee ||1||

O Nanak, in the world hereafter, that alone is received, which one gives to the needy from his own earnings and labor. ||1||