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?

ਅਪਨਾ ਖੇਲੁ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੈ ਠਾਕੁਰਿ ਰਚਨੁ ਰਚਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

Apana Khael Ap Kar Dhaekhai Thakur Rachan Rachaeia ||1||

The Lord Himself set His play in motion, and He Himself beholds it. He created the Creation. ||1||

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||

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||