ਤਿਲੰਗ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੨

Thilang Mehala 1 Ghar 2

Tilang, First Mehl, Second House:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨਿ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਕਿਆ ਕਹੀਐ ਰੇ ਭਾਈ ॥

Jin Keea Thin Dhaekhia Kia Keheeai Rae Bhaee ||

The One who created the world watches over it; what more can we say, O Siblings of Destiny?

ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਕਰੇ ਆਪਿ ਜਿਨਿ ਵਾੜੀ ਹੈ ਲਾਈ ॥੧॥

Apae Janai Karae Ap Jin Varree Hai Laee ||1||

He Himself knows, and He Himself acts; He laid out the garden of the world. ||1||

ਰਾਇਸਾ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਕਾ ਰਾਇਸਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਈ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Raeisa Piarae Ka Raeisa Jith Sadha Sukh Hoee || Rehao ||

Savor the story, the story of the Beloved Lord, which brings a lasting peace. ||Pause||

ਜਿਨਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਨ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਸਾ ਪਛੋ ਰੇ ਤਾਣੀ ॥

Jin Rang Kanth N Ravia Sa Pashho Rae Thanee ||

She who does not enjoy the Love of her Husband Lord, shall come to regret and repent in the end.

ਹਾਥ ਪਛੋੜੈ ਸਿਰੁ ਧੁਣੈ ਜਬ ਰੈਣਿ ਵਿਹਾਣੀ ॥੨॥

Hathh Pashhorrai Sir Dhhunai Jab Rain Vihanee ||2||

She wrings her hands, and bangs her head, when the night of her life has passed away. ||2||

ਪਛੋਤਾਵਾ ਨਾ ਮਿਲੈ ਜਬ ਚੂਕੈਗੀ ਸਾਰੀ ॥

Pashhothava Na Milai Jab Chookaigee Saree ||

Nothing comes from repentance, when the game is already finished.

ਤਾ ਫਿਰਿ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਰਾਵੀਐ ਜਬ ਆਵੈਗੀ ਵਾਰੀ ॥੩॥

Tha Fir Piara Raveeai Jab Avaigee Varee ||3||

She shall have the opportunity to enjoy her Beloved, only when her turn comes again. ||3||

ਕੰਤੁ ਲੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਮੈ ਤੇ ਵਧਵੀ ਏਹ ॥

Kanth Leea Sohaganee Mai Thae Vadhhavee Eaeh ||

The happy soul-bride attains her Husband Lord - she is so much better than I am.

ਸੇ ਗੁਣ ਮੁਝੈ ਨ ਆਵਨੀ ਕੈ ਜੀ ਦੋਸੁ ਧਰੇਹ ॥੪॥

Sae Gun Mujhai N Avanee Kai Jee Dhos Dhharaeh ||4||

I have none of her merits or virtues; whom should I blame? ||4||

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਖੀ ਸਹੁ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਤਿਨ ਪੂਛਉਗੀ ਜਾਏ ॥

Jinee Sakhee Sahu Ravia Thin Pooshhougee Jaeae ||

I shall go and ask those sisters who have enjoyed their Husband Lord.

ਪਾਇ ਲਗਉ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰਉ ਲੇਉਗੀ ਪੰਥੁ ਬਤਾਏ ॥੫॥

Pae Lago Baenathee Karo Laeougee Panthh Bathaeae ||5||

I touch their feet, and ask them to show me the Path. ||5||

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਭਉ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਲਾਵੈ ॥

Hukam Pashhanai Naanaka Bho Chandhan Lavai ||

She who understands the Hukam of His Command, O Nanak, applies the Fear of God as her sandalwood oil;

ਗੁਣ ਕਾਮਣ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਕਰੈ ਤਉ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਕਉ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੬॥

Gun Kaman Kaman Karai Tho Piarae Ko Pavai ||6||

She charms her Beloved with her virtue, and so obtains Him. ||6||

ਜੋ ਦਿਲਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੁ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਕਹੀਐ ਰੇ ਸੋਈ ॥

Jo Dhil Milia S Mil Rehia Milia Keheeai Rae Soee ||

She who meets her Beloved in her heart, remains united with Him; this is truly called union.

ਜੇ ਬਹੁਤੇਰਾ ਲੋਚੀਐ ਬਾਤੀ ਮੇਲੁ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥੭॥

Jae Bahuthaera Locheeai Bathee Mael N Hoee ||7||

As much as she may long for Him, she shall not meet Him through mere words. ||7||

ਧਾਤੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਫੁਨਿ ਧਾਤੁ ਕਉ ਲਿਵ ਲਿਵੈ ਕਉ ਧਾਵੈ ॥

Dhhath Milai Fun Dhhath Ko Liv Livai Ko Dhhavai ||

As metal melts into metal again, so does love melt into love.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਤਉ ਅਨਭਉ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੮॥

Gur Parasadhee Janeeai Tho Anabho Pavai ||8||

By Guru's Grace, this understanding is obtained, and then, one obtains the Fearless Lord. ||8||

ਪਾਨਾ ਵਾੜੀ ਹੋਇ ਘਰਿ ਖਰੁ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Pana Varree Hoe Ghar Khar Sar N Janai ||

There may be an orchard of betel nut trees in the garden, but the donkey does not appreciate its value.

ਰਸੀਆ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੁਸਕ ਕਾ ਤਬ ਫੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥੯॥

Raseea Hovai Musak Ka Thab Fool Pashhanai ||9||

If someone savors a fragrance, then he can truly appreciate its flower. ||9||

ਅਪਿਉ ਪੀਵੈ ਜੋ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥

Apio Peevai Jo Naanaka Bhram Bhram Samavai ||

One who drinks in the ambrosia, O Nanak, abandons his doubts and wanderings.

ਸਹਜੇ ਸਹਜੇ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਹੈ ਅਮਰਾ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੧੦॥੧॥

Sehajae Sehajae Mil Rehai Amara Padh Pavai ||10||1||

Easily and intuitively, he remains blended with the Lord, and obtains the immortal status. ||10||1||