ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

Soohee Mehala 5 ||

Soohee, Fifth Mehl:

ਜਬ ਕਛੁ ਨ ਸੀਓ ਤਬ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਤਾ ਕਵਨ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਿ ਆਇਆ ॥

Jab Kashh N Seeou Thab Kia Karatha Kavan Karam Kar Aeia ||

When nothing existed, what deeds were being done? And what karma caused anyone to be born at all?

ਮੇਰੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਇ ਮੁਝ ਤੇ ਕਛੂ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥

Maerae Ram Rae Mujh Thae Kashhoo N Hoee ||

O my Sovereign Lord, I cannot do anything at all by myself.

ਆਪੇ ਕਰਤਾ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਾਏ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਸੋਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Apae Karatha Ap Karaeae Sarab Niranthar Soee ||1|| Rehao ||

He Himself is the Creator, He Himself is the Cause. He is pervading deep within all. ||1||Pause||

ਗਣਤੀ ਗਣੀ ਨ ਛੂਟੈ ਕਤਹੂ ਕਾਚੀ ਦੇਹ ਇਆਣੀ ॥

Ganathee Ganee N Shhoottai Kathehoo Kachee Dhaeh Eianee ||

If my account were to be judged, I would never be saved. My body is transitory and ignorant.

ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਰਣੈਹਾਰੇ ਤੇਰੀ ਬਖਸ ਨਿਰਾਲੀ ॥੨॥

Kirapa Karahu Prabh Karanaiharae Thaeree Bakhas Niralee ||2||

Take pity upon me, O Creator Lord God; Your Forgiving Grace is singular and unique. ||2||

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭ ਤੇਰੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਤੁਹੀ ਧਿਆਈਐ ॥

Jeea Janth Sabh Thaerae Keethae Ghatt Ghatt Thuhee Dhhiaeeai ||

You created all beings and creatures. Each and every heart meditates on You.

ਤੇਰੀ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਤੂਹੈ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕੀਮ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੩॥

Thaeree Gath Mith Thoohai Janehi Kudharath Keem N Paeeai ||3||

Your condition and expanse are known only to You; the value of Your creative omnipotence cannot be estimated. ||3||

ਨਿਰਗੁਣੁ ਮੁਗਧੁ ਅਜਾਣੁ ਅਗਿਆਨੀ ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਨਹੀ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

Niragun Mugadhh Ajan Agianee Karam Dhharam Nehee Jana ||

I am worthless, foolish, thoughtless and ignorant. I know nothing about good actions and righteous living.

ਦਇਆ ਕਰਹੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵੈ ਮਿਠਾ ਲਗੈ ਤੇਰਾ ਭਾਣਾ ॥੪॥੬॥੫੩॥

Dhaeia Karahu Naanak Gun Gavai Mitha Lagai Thaera Bhana ||4||6||53||

Take pity on Nanak, that he may sing Your Glorious Praises; and that Your Will may seem sweet to him. ||4||6||53||