ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

Asa Mehala 4 ||

Aasaa, Fourth Mehl:

ਝਿਮਿ ਝਿਮੇ ਝਿਮਿ ਝਿਮਿ ਵਰਸੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਧਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jhim Jhimae Jhim Jhim Varasai Anmrith Dhhara Ram ||

Slowly, slowly, slowly, very slowly, the drops of Ambrosial Nectar trickle down.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Guramukhae Guramukh Nadharee Ram Piara Ram ||

As Gurmukh, the Gurmukh beholds the Lord, the Beloved Lord.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਜਗਤ ਨਿਸਤਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

Ram Nam Piara Jagath Nisathara Ram Nam Vaddiaee ||

The Name of the Lord, the Emancipator of the world, is dear to him; the Name of the Lord is his glory.

ਕਲਿਜੁਗਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੋਹਿਥਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਰਿ ਲਘਾਈ ॥

Kalijug Ram Nam Bohithha Guramukh Par Laghaee ||

In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Lord's Name is the boat, which carries the Gurmukh across.

ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਾਰੀ ॥

Halath Palath Ram Nam Suhaelae Guramukh Karanee Saree ||

This world, and the world hereafter, are adorned with the Lord's Name; the Gurmukh's lifestyle is the most excellent.

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਤਿ ਦਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਵੈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੀ ॥੧॥

Naanak Dhath Dhaeia Kar Dhaevai Ram Nam Nisatharee ||1||

O Nanak, bestowing His kindness, the Lord gives the gift of His emancipating Name. ||1||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿਆ ਦੁਖ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਨਾਸ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Japia Dhukh Kilavikh Nas Gavaeia Ram ||

I chant the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, which destroys my sorrows and erases my sins.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੈ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੈ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਮੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Gur Parachai Gur Parachai Dhhiaeia Mai Hiradhai Ram Ravaeia Ram ||

Associating with the Guru, associating with the Guru, I practice meditation; I have enshrined the Lord within my heart.

ਰਵਿਆ ਰਾਮੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ਜਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਆਏ ॥

Ravia Ram Hiradhai Param Gath Paee Ja Gur Saranaee Aeae ||

I enshrined the Lord within my heart, and obtained the supreme status, when I came to the Sanctuary of the Guru.

ਜੀਅ ਦਾਨੁ ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਦੀਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Jeea Dhan Gur Poorai Dheea Ram Nam Chith Laeae ||

The Perfect Guru has given me the gift of spiritual life, and I center my consciousness on the Lord's Name.

ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਵੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਏ ॥੨॥

Ap Kirapal Kirapa Kar Dhaevai Naanak Gur Saranaeae ||2||

The Merciful Lord Himself has mercifully given this gift to me; O Nanak, I take to the Sanctuary of the Guru. ||2||

ਬਾਣੀ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਸੁਣੀ ਸਿਧਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਭਿ ਸੁਹਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Banee Ram Nam Sunee Sidhh Karaj Sabh Suhaeae Ram ||

Hearing the Bani of the Lord's Name, all my affairs were brought to perfection and embellished.

ਰੋਮੇ ਰੋਮਿ ਰੋਮਿ ਰੋਮੇ ਮੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Romae Rom Rom Romae Mai Guramukh Ram Dhhiaeae Ram ||

With each and every hair, with each and every hair, as Gurmukh, I meditate on the Lord.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ਪਵਿਤੁ ਹੋਇ ਆਏ ਤਿਸੁ ਰੂਪੁ ਨ ਰੇਖਿਆ ਕਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Dhhiaeae Pavith Hoe Aeae This Roop N Raekhia Kaee ||

I meditate on the Lord's Name, and become pure; He has no form or shape.

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਵਿਆ ਘਟ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਭ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਭੂਖ ਗਵਾਈ ॥

Ramo Ram Ravia Ghatt Anthar Sabh Thrisana Bhookh Gavaee ||

The Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, is permeating my heart deep within, and all of my desire and hunger has disappeared.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਆ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸਾ ॥

Man Than Seethal Seegar Sabh Hoa Guramath Ram Pragasa ||

My mind and body are totally adorned with peace and tranquility; through the Guru's Teachings, the Lord has been revealed to me.

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪਿ ਅਨੁਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਕੀਆ ਹਮ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਦਾਸਾ ॥੩॥

Naanak Ap Anugrahu Keea Ham Dhasan Dhasan Dhasa ||3||

The Lord Himself has shown His kind mercy to Nanak; He has made me the slave of the slaves of His slaves. ||3||

ਜਿਨੀ ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆ ਸੇ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮੂੜ ਅਭਾਗੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jinee Ramo Ram Nam Visaria Sae Manamukh Moorr Abhagee Ram ||

Those who forget the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, are foolish, unfortunate, self-willed manmukhs.

ਤਿਨ ਅੰਤਰੇ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਿਆਪੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਖਿਨੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਲਾਗੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Thin Antharae Mohu Viapai Khin Khin Maeia Lagee Ram ||

Within, they are engrossed in emotional attachment; each and every moment, Maya clings to them.

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਲੁ ਲਾਗੀ ਮੂੜ ਭਏ ਅਭਾਗੀ ਜਿਨ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਹ ਭਾਇਆ ॥

Maeia Mal Lagee Moorr Bheae Abhagee Jin Ram Nam Neh Bhaeia ||

The filth of Maya clings to them, and they become unfortunate fools - they do not love the Lord's Name.

ਅਨੇਕ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਹਿ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੀ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਮੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਚੋਰਾਇਆ ॥

Anaek Karam Karehi Abhimanee Har Ramo Nam Choraeia ||

The egotistical and proud perform all sorts of rituals, but they shy away from the Lord's Name.

ਮਹਾ ਬਿਖਮੁ ਜਮ ਪੰਥੁ ਦੁਹੇਲਾ ਕਾਲੂਖਤ ਮੋਹ ਅੰਧਿਆਰਾ ॥

Meha Bikham Jam Panthh Dhuhaela Kalookhath Moh Andhhiara ||

The path of Death is very arduous and painful; it is stained with the darkness of emotional attachment.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਤਾ ਪਾਏ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰਾ ॥੪॥

Naanak Guramukh Nam Dhhiaeia Tha Paeae Mokh Dhuara ||4||

O Nanak, the Gurmukh meditates on the Naam, and finds the gate of salvation. ||4||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Guroo Ram Guramukhae Janai Ram ||

The Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, and the Lord Guru, are known by the Gurmukh.

ਇਹੁ ਮਨੂਆ ਖਿਨੁ ਊਭ ਪਇਆਲੀ ਭਰਮਦਾ ਇਕਤੁ ਘਰਿ ਆਣੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Eihu Manooa Khin Oobh Paeialee Bharamadha Eikath Ghar Anai Ram ||

One moment, this mind is in the heavens, and the next, it is in the nether regions; the Guru brings the wandering mind back to one-pointedness.

ਮਨੁ ਇਕਤੁ ਘਰਿ ਆਣੈ ਸਭ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਮੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਸਾਏ ॥

Man Eikath Ghar Anai Sabh Gath Mith Janai Har Ramo Nam Rasaeae ||

When the mind returns to one-pointedness, one totally understands the value of salvation, and enjoys the subtle essence of the Lord's Name.

ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪੈਜ ਰਖੈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਾ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਉਧਾਰਿ ਤਰਾਏ ॥

Jan Kee Paij Rakhai Ram Nama Prehiladh Oudhhar Tharaeae ||

The Lord's Name preserves the honor of His servant, as He preserved and emancipated Prahlaad.

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਮੋ ਰਮੁ ਊਚਾ ਗੁਣ ਕਹਤਿਆ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Ramo Ram Ramo Ram Oocha Gun Kehathia Anth N Paeia ||

So repeat continually the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam; chanting His Glorious Virtues, His limit cannot be found.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਣਿ ਭੀਨੇ ਰਾਮੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Sun Bheenae Ramai Nam Samaeia ||5||

Nanak is drenched in happiness, hearing the Name of the Lord; he is merged in the Name of the Lord. ||5||

ਜਿਨ ਅੰਤਰੇ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਤਿਨ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਸਭ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jin Antharae Ram Nam Vasai Thin Chintha Sabh Gavaeia Ram ||

Those beings, whose minds are filled the Lord's Name, forsake all anxiety.

ਸਭਿ ਅਰਥਾ ਸਭਿ ਧਰਮ ਮਿਲੇ ਮਨਿ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Sabh Arathha Sabh Dhharam Milae Man Chindhia So Fal Paeia Ram ||

They obtain all wealth, and all Dharmic faith, and the fruits of their minds' desires.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਏ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeia Ram Nam Dhhiaeia Ram Nam Gun Gaeae ||

They obtain the fruits of their hearts' desires, meditating on the Lord's Name, and singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name.

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਕਬੁਧਿ ਗਈ ਸੁਧਿ ਹੋਈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhuramath Kabudhh Gee Sudhh Hoee Ram Nam Man Laeae ||

Evil-mindedness and duality depart, and their understanding is enlightened. They attach their minds to the Name of the Lord.

ਸਫਲੁ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਆ ਜਿਤੁ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ॥

Safal Janam Sareer Sabh Hoa Jith Ram Nam Paragasia ||

Their lives and bodies become totally blessed and fruitful; the Lord's Name illumines them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਭਜੁ ਸਦਾ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਵਾਸਿਆ ॥੬॥

Naanak Har Bhaj Sadha Dhin Rathee Guramukh Nij Ghar Vasia ||6||

O Nanak, by continually vibrating upon the Lord, day and night, the Gurmukhs abide in the home of the inner self. ||6||

ਜਿਨ ਸਰਧਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਗੀ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਦੂਜੈ ਚਿਤੁ ਨ ਲਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jin Saradhha Ram Nam Lagee Thinh Dhoojai Chith N Laeia Ram ||

Those who place their faith in the Lord's Name, do not attach their consciousness to another.

ਜੇ ਧਰਤੀ ਸਭ ਕੰਚਨੁ ਕਰਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਭਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jae Dhharathee Sabh Kanchan Kar Dheejai Bin Navai Avar N Bhaeia Ram ||

Even if the entire earth were to be transformed into gold, and given to them, without the Naam, they love nothing else.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਇਆ ਪਰਮ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅੰਤਿ ਚਲਦਿਆ ਨਾਲਿ ਸਖਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Man Bhaeia Param Sukh Paeia Anth Chaladhia Nal Sakhaee ||

The Lord's Name is pleasing to their minds, and they obtain supreme peace; when they depart in the end, it shall go with them as their support.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਪੂੰਜੀ ਸੰਚੀ ਨਾ ਡੂਬੈ ਨਾ ਜਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Dhhan Poonjee Sanchee Na Ddoobai Na Jaee ||

I have gathered the capital, the wealth of the Lord's Name; it does not sink, and does not depart.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਇਸੁ ਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਤੁਲਹਾ ਜਮਕਾਲੁ ਨੇੜਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ॥

Ram Nam Eis Jug Mehi Thuleha Jamakal Naerr N Avai ||

The Lord's Name is the only true support in this age; the Messenger of Death does not draw near it.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਆਪਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ॥੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Ram Pashhatha Kar Kirapa Ap Milavai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs recognize the Lord; in His Mercy, He unites them with Himself. ||7||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਤੇ ਸਤਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Sathae Sath Guramukh Jania Ram ||

True, True is the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam; the Gurmukh knows the Lord.

ਸੇਵਕੋ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਲਾਗਾ ਜਿਨਿ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਚੜਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Saevako Gur Saeva Laga Jin Man Than Arap Charraeia Ram ||

The Lord's servant is the one who commits himself to the Guru's service, and dedicates his mind and body as an offering to Him.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿਆ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਮਨਿ ਸਰਧਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਕ ਭਾਇ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥

Man Than Arapia Bahuth Man Saradhhia Gur Saevak Bhae Milaeae ||

He dedicates his mind and body to Him, placing great faith in Him; the Guru lovingly unites His servant with Himself.

ਦੀਨਾ ਨਾਥੁ ਜੀਆ ਕਾ ਦਾਤਾ ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਏ ॥

Dheena Nathh Jeea Ka Dhatha Poorae Gur Thae Paeae ||

The Master of the meek, the Giver of souls, is obtained through the Perfect Guru.

ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿਖੁ ਸਿਖੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਏਕੋ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਚਲਾਏ ॥

Guroo Sikh Sikh Guroo Hai Eaeko Gur Oupadhaes Chalaeae ||

The Guru's Sikh, and the Sikh's Guru, are one and the same; both spread the Guru's Teachings.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਮੰਤੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਦੇਵੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਣੁ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥੮॥੨॥੯॥

Ram Nam Manth Hiradhai Dhaevai Naanak Milan Subhaeae ||8||2||9||

The Mantra of the Lord's Name is enshrined within the heart, O Nanak, and we merge with the Lord so easily. ||8||2||9||

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

Asa Mehala 4 ||

Aasaa, Fourth Mehl:

ਝਿਮਿ ਝਿਮੇ ਝਿਮਿ ਝਿਮਿ ਵਰਸੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਧਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jhim Jhimae Jhim Jhim Varasai Anmrith Dhhara Ram ||

Slowly, slowly, slowly, very slowly, the drops of Ambrosial Nectar trickle down.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਰਾਮ ॥

Guramukhae Guramukh Nadharee Ram Piara Ram ||

As Gurmukh, the Gurmukh beholds the Lord, the Beloved Lord.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਜਗਤ ਨਿਸਤਾਰਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

Ram Nam Piara Jagath Nisathara Ram Nam Vaddiaee ||

The Name of the Lord, the Emancipator of the world, is dear to him; the Name of the Lord is his glory.

ਕਲਿਜੁਗਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੋਹਿਥਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਰਿ ਲਘਾਈ ॥

Kalijug Ram Nam Bohithha Guramukh Par Laghaee ||

In this Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Lord's Name is the boat, which carries the Gurmukh across.

ਹਲਤਿ ਪਲਤਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰਣੀ ਸਾਰੀ ॥

Halath Palath Ram Nam Suhaelae Guramukh Karanee Saree ||

This world, and the world hereafter, are adorned with the Lord's Name; the Gurmukh's lifestyle is the most excellent.

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਤਿ ਦਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਵੈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੀ ॥੧॥

Naanak Dhath Dhaeia Kar Dhaevai Ram Nam Nisatharee ||1||

O Nanak, bestowing His kindness, the Lord gives the gift of His emancipating Name. ||1||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿਆ ਦੁਖ ਕਿਲਵਿਖ ਨਾਸ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Japia Dhukh Kilavikh Nas Gavaeia Ram ||

I chant the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, which destroys my sorrows and erases my sins.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੈ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੈ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਮੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Gur Parachai Gur Parachai Dhhiaeia Mai Hiradhai Ram Ravaeia Ram ||

Associating with the Guru, associating with the Guru, I practice meditation; I have enshrined the Lord within my heart.

ਰਵਿਆ ਰਾਮੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ਜਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਆਏ ॥

Ravia Ram Hiradhai Param Gath Paee Ja Gur Saranaee Aeae ||

I enshrined the Lord within my heart, and obtained the supreme status, when I came to the Sanctuary of the Guru.

ਲੋਭ ਵਿਕਾਰ ਨਾਵ ਡੁਬਦੀ ਨਿਕਲੀ ਜਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਏ ॥

Lobh Vikar Nav Ddubadhee Nikalee Ja Sathigur Nam Dhirraeae ||

My boat was sinking under the weight of greed and corruption, but it was uplifted when the True Guru implanted the Naam, the Name of the Lord, within me.

ਜੀਅ ਦਾਨੁ ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਦੀਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Jeea Dhan Gur Poorai Dheea Ram Nam Chith Laeae ||

The Perfect Guru has given me the gift of spiritual life, and I center my consciousness on the Lord's Name.

ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਵੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਏ ॥੨॥

Ap Kirapal Kirapa Kar Dhaevai Naanak Gur Saranaeae ||2||

The Merciful Lord Himself has mercifully given this gift to me; O Nanak, I take to the Sanctuary of the Guru. ||2||

ਬਾਣੀ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਸੁਣੀ ਸਿਧਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਭਿ ਸੁਹਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Banee Ram Nam Sunee Sidhh Karaj Sabh Suhaeae Ram ||

Hearing the Bani of the Lord's Name, all my affairs were brought to perfection and embellished.

ਰੋਮੇ ਰੋਮਿ ਰੋਮਿ ਰੋਮੇ ਮੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Romae Rom Rom Romae Mai Guramukh Ram Dhhiaeae Ram ||

With each and every hair, with each and every hair, as Gurmukh, I meditate on the Lord.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਏ ਪਵਿਤੁ ਹੋਇ ਆਏ ਤਿਸੁ ਰੂਪੁ ਨ ਰੇਖਿਆ ਕਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Dhhiaeae Pavith Hoe Aeae This Roop N Raekhia Kaee ||

I meditate on the Lord's Name, and become pure; He has no form or shape.

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਵਿਆ ਘਟ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਭ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਭੂਖ ਗਵਾਈ ॥

Ramo Ram Ravia Ghatt Anthar Sabh Thrisana Bhookh Gavaee ||

The Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, is permeating my heart deep within, and all of my desire and hunger has disappeared.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਆ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸਾ ॥

Man Than Seethal Seegar Sabh Hoa Guramath Ram Pragasa ||

My mind and body are totally adorned with peace and tranquility; through the Guru's Teachings, the Lord has been revealed to me.

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪਿ ਅਨੁਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਕੀਆ ਹਮ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਦਾਸਨਿ ਦਾਸਾ ॥੩॥

Naanak Ap Anugrahu Keea Ham Dhasan Dhasan Dhasa ||3||

The Lord Himself has shown His kind mercy to Nanak; He has made me the slave of the slaves of His slaves. ||3||

ਜਿਨੀ ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆ ਸੇ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮੂੜ ਅਭਾਗੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jinee Ramo Ram Nam Visaria Sae Manamukh Moorr Abhagee Ram ||

Those who forget the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, are foolish, unfortunate, self-willed manmukhs.

ਤਿਨ ਅੰਤਰੇ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਿਆਪੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਖਿਨੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਲਾਗੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Thin Antharae Mohu Viapai Khin Khin Maeia Lagee Ram ||

Within, they are engrossed in emotional attachment; each and every moment, Maya clings to them.

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਲੁ ਲਾਗੀ ਮੂੜ ਭਏ ਅਭਾਗੀ ਜਿਨ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਹ ਭਾਇਆ ॥

Maeia Mal Lagee Moorr Bheae Abhagee Jin Ram Nam Neh Bhaeia ||

The filth of Maya clings to them, and they become unfortunate fools - they do not love the Lord's Name.

ਅਨੇਕ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਹਿ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੀ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਮੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਚੋਰਾਇਆ ॥

Anaek Karam Karehi Abhimanee Har Ramo Nam Choraeia ||

The egotistical and proud perform all sorts of rituals, but they shy away from the Lord's Name.

ਮਹਾ ਬਿਖਮੁ ਜਮ ਪੰਥੁ ਦੁਹੇਲਾ ਕਾਲੂਖਤ ਮੋਹ ਅੰਧਿਆਰਾ ॥

Meha Bikham Jam Panthh Dhuhaela Kalookhath Moh Andhhiara ||

The path of Death is very arduous and painful; it is stained with the darkness of emotional attachment.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਤਾ ਪਾਏ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰਾ ॥੪॥

Naanak Guramukh Nam Dhhiaeia Tha Paeae Mokh Dhuara ||4||

O Nanak, the Gurmukh meditates on the Naam, and finds the gate of salvation. ||4||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Guroo Ram Guramukhae Janai Ram ||

The Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, and the Lord Guru, are known by the Gurmukh.

ਇਹੁ ਮਨੂਆ ਖਿਨੁ ਊਭ ਪਇਆਲੀ ਭਰਮਦਾ ਇਕਤੁ ਘਰਿ ਆਣੈ ਰਾਮ ॥

Eihu Manooa Khin Oobh Paeialee Bharamadha Eikath Ghar Anai Ram ||

One moment, this mind is in the heavens, and the next, it is in the nether regions; the Guru brings the wandering mind back to one-pointedness.

ਮਨੁ ਇਕਤੁ ਘਰਿ ਆਣੈ ਸਭ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਮੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਸਾਏ ॥

Man Eikath Ghar Anai Sabh Gath Mith Janai Har Ramo Nam Rasaeae ||

When the mind returns to one-pointedness, one totally understands the value of salvation, and enjoys the subtle essence of the Lord's Name.

ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪੈਜ ਰਖੈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਾ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਉਧਾਰਿ ਤਰਾਏ ॥

Jan Kee Paij Rakhai Ram Nama Prehiladh Oudhhar Tharaeae ||

The Lord's Name preserves the honor of His servant, as He preserved and emancipated Prahlaad.

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮੁ ਰਮੋ ਰਮੁ ਊਚਾ ਗੁਣ ਕਹਤਿਆ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Ramo Ram Ramo Ram Oocha Gun Kehathia Anth N Paeia ||

So repeat continually the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam; chanting His Glorious Virtues, His limit cannot be found.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਣਿ ਭੀਨੇ ਰਾਮੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Sun Bheenae Ramai Nam Samaeia ||5||

Nanak is drenched in happiness, hearing the Name of the Lord; he is merged in the Name of the Lord. ||5||

ਜਿਨ ਅੰਤਰੇ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਤਿਨ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਸਭ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jin Antharae Ram Nam Vasai Thin Chintha Sabh Gavaeia Ram ||

Those beings, whose minds are filled the Lord's Name, forsake all anxiety.

ਸਭਿ ਅਰਥਾ ਸਭਿ ਧਰਮ ਮਿਲੇ ਮਨਿ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Sabh Arathha Sabh Dhharam Milae Man Chindhia So Fal Paeia Ram ||

They obtain all wealth, and all Dharmic faith, and the fruits of their minds' desires.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਏ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeia Ram Nam Dhhiaeia Ram Nam Gun Gaeae ||

They obtain the fruits of their hearts' desires, meditating on the Lord's Name, and singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name.

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਕਬੁਧਿ ਗਈ ਸੁਧਿ ਹੋਈ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhuramath Kabudhh Gee Sudhh Hoee Ram Nam Man Laeae ||

Evil-mindedness and duality depart, and their understanding is enlightened. They attach their minds to the Name of the Lord.

ਸਫਲੁ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਆ ਜਿਤੁ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ॥

Safal Janam Sareer Sabh Hoa Jith Ram Nam Paragasia ||

Their lives and bodies become totally blessed and fruitful; the Lord's Name illumines them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਭਜੁ ਸਦਾ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੀ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਵਾਸਿਆ ॥੬॥

Naanak Har Bhaj Sadha Dhin Rathee Guramukh Nij Ghar Vasia ||6||

O Nanak, by continually vibrating upon the Lord, day and night, the Gurmukhs abide in the home of the inner self. ||6||

ਜਿਨ ਸਰਧਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਗੀ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਦੂਜੈ ਚਿਤੁ ਨ ਲਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jin Saradhha Ram Nam Lagee Thinh Dhoojai Chith N Laeia Ram ||

Those who place their faith in the Lord's Name, do not attach their consciousness to another.

ਜੇ ਧਰਤੀ ਸਭ ਕੰਚਨੁ ਕਰਿ ਦੀਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਭਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jae Dhharathee Sabh Kanchan Kar Dheejai Bin Navai Avar N Bhaeia Ram ||

Even if the entire earth were to be transformed into gold, and given to them, without the Naam, they love nothing else.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਇਆ ਪਰਮ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅੰਤਿ ਚਲਦਿਆ ਨਾਲਿ ਸਖਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Man Bhaeia Param Sukh Paeia Anth Chaladhia Nal Sakhaee ||

The Lord's Name is pleasing to their minds, and they obtain supreme peace; when they depart in the end, it shall go with them as their support.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਪੂੰਜੀ ਸੰਚੀ ਨਾ ਡੂਬੈ ਨਾ ਜਾਈ ॥

Ram Nam Dhhan Poonjee Sanchee Na Ddoobai Na Jaee ||

I have gathered the capital, the wealth of the Lord's Name; it does not sink, and does not depart.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਇਸੁ ਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਤੁਲਹਾ ਜਮਕਾਲੁ ਨੇੜਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ॥

Ram Nam Eis Jug Mehi Thuleha Jamakal Naerr N Avai ||

The Lord's Name is the only true support in this age; the Messenger of Death does not draw near it.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਆਪਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ॥੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Ram Pashhatha Kar Kirapa Ap Milavai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs recognize the Lord; in His Mercy, He unites them with Himself. ||7||

ਰਾਮੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਤੇ ਸਤਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਣਿਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Ramo Ram Nam Sathae Sath Guramukh Jania Ram ||

True, True is the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam; the Gurmukh knows the Lord.

ਸੇਵਕੋ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਲਾਗਾ ਜਿਨਿ ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿ ਚੜਾਇਆ ਰਾਮ ॥

Saevako Gur Saeva Laga Jin Man Than Arap Charraeia Ram ||

The Lord's servant is the one who commits himself to the Guru's service, and dedicates his mind and body as an offering to Him.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਅਰਪਿਆ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਮਨਿ ਸਰਧਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਕ ਭਾਇ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥

Man Than Arapia Bahuth Man Saradhhia Gur Saevak Bhae Milaeae ||

He dedicates his mind and body to Him, placing great faith in Him; the Guru lovingly unites His servant with Himself.

ਦੀਨਾ ਨਾਥੁ ਜੀਆ ਕਾ ਦਾਤਾ ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਏ ॥

Dheena Nathh Jeea Ka Dhatha Poorae Gur Thae Paeae ||

The Master of the meek, the Giver of souls, is obtained through the Perfect Guru.

ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿਖੁ ਸਿਖੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਏਕੋ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਚਲਾਏ ॥

Guroo Sikh Sikh Guroo Hai Eaeko Gur Oupadhaes Chalaeae ||

The Guru's Sikh, and the Sikh's Guru, are one and the same; both spread the Guru's Teachings.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਮੰਤੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਦੇਵੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਣੁ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥੮॥੨॥੯॥

Ram Nam Manth Hiradhai Dhaevai Naanak Milan Subhaeae ||8||2||9||

The Mantra of the Lord's Name is enshrined within the heart, O Nanak, and we merge with the Lord so easily. ||8||2||9||