ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Gourree Mehala 3 ||

Gauree, Third Mehl:

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਬੇਧੀ ਜੀਉ ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥

Kaman Har Ras Baedhhee Jeeo Har Kai Sehaj Subhaeae ||

The soul-bride is pierced through with the sublime essence of the Lord, in intuitive peace and poise.

ਮਨੁ ਮੋਹਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Man Mohan Mohi Leea Jeeo Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae ||

The Enticer of hearts has enticed her, and her sense of duality has been easily dispelled.

ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਏ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae Kaman Var Paeae Guramathee Rang Laeae ||

Her sense of duality has been easily dispelled, and the soul-bride obtains her Husband Lord; following the Guru's Teachings, she makes merry.

ਇਹੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਕੂੜਿ ਕੁਸਤਿ ਭਰਿਆ ਗਲ ਤਾਈ ਪਾਪ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Eihu Sareer Koorr Kusath Bharia Gal Thaee Pap Kamaeae ||

This body is filled to overflowing with falsehood, deception and the commission of sins.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਜਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Bhagath Jith Sehaj Dhhun Oupajai Bin Bhagathee Mail N Jaeae ||

The Gurmukh practices that devotional worship, by which the celestial music wells up; without this devotional worship, filth is not removed.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥੧॥

Naanak Kaman Pirehi Piaree Vichahu Ap Gavaeae ||1||

O Nanak, the soul-bride who sheds selfishness and conceit from within, is dear to her Beloved. ||1||

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੀਉ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Kaman Pir Paeia Jeeo Gur Kai Bhae Piarae ||

The soul-bride has found her Husband Lord, through the love and affection of the Guru.

ਰੈਣਿ ਸੁਖਿ ਸੁਤੀ ਜੀਉ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

Rain Sukh Suthee Jeeo Anthar Our Dhharae ||

She passes her life-night sleeping in peace, enshrining the Lord in her heart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Our Dhharae Mileeai Piarae Anadhin Dhukh Nivarae ||

Enshrining Him deep within her heart night and day, she meets her Beloved, and her pains depart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਾਵੇ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Mehal Pir Ravae Kaman Guramathee Veecharae ||

Deep within the mansion of her inner being, she enjoys her Husband Lord, reflecting upon the Guru's Teachings.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਪੀਆ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anmrith Nam Peea Dhin Rathee Dhubidhha Mar Nivarae ||

She drinks deeply of the Nectar of the Naam, day and night; she conquers and casts off her sense of duality.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲੀ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sach Milee Sohagan Gur Kai Haeth Aparae ||2||

O Nanak, the happy soul-bride meets her True Lord, through the Infinite Love of the Guru. ||2||

ਆਵਹੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Avahu Dhaeia Karae Jeeo Preetham Ath Piarae ||

Come, and shower Your Mercy upon me, my most Darling, Dear Beloved.

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ॥

Kaman Bino Karae Jeeo Sach Sabadh Seegarae ||

The soul-bride offers her prayers to You, to adorn her with the True Word of Your Shabad.

ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Sach Sabadh Seegarae Houmai Marae Guramukh Karaj Savarae ||

Adorned with the True Word of Your Shabad, she conquers her ego, and as Gurmukh, her affairs are resolved.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਮਿ ਵਿਆਪੀ ਮੋਹਿ ਸੰਤਾਪੀ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥

Manamukh Kam Viapee Mohi Santhapee Kis Agai Jae Pukarae ||

The self-willed manmukh is engrossed in sexual desire, and tormented by emotional attachment. With whom should she lodge her complaints?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਥਾਉ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥੩॥

Naanak Manamukh Thhao N Paeae Bin Gur Ath Piarae ||3||

O Nanak, the self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest, without the most Beloved Guru. ||3||

ਮੁੰਧ ਇਆਣੀ ਭੋਲੀ ਨਿਗੁਣੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥

Mundhh Eianee Bholee Niguneea Jeeo Pir Agam Apara ||

The bride is foolish, ignorant and unworthy. Her Husband Lord is Unapproachable and Incomparable.

ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਜੀਉ ਆਪੇ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ॥

Apae Mael Mileeai Jeeo Apae Bakhasanehara ||

He Himself unites us in His Union; He Himself forgives us.

ਅਵਗਣ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥

Avagan Bakhasanehara Kaman Kanth Piara Ghatt Ghatt Rehia Samaee ||

The soul-bride's Beloved Husband Lord is the Forgiver of sins; He is contained in each and every heart.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

Praem Preeth Bhae Bhagathee Paeeai Sathigur Boojh Bujhaee ||

The True Guru has made me understand this understanding, that the Lord is obtained through love, affection and loving devotion.

ਸਦਾ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਰਹੈ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥

Sadha Anandh Rehai Dhin Rathee Anadhin Rehai Liv Laee ||

She remains forever in bliss, day and night; she remains immersed in His Love, night and day.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜੇ ਹਰਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਾ ਧਨ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੩॥

Naanak Sehajae Har Var Paeia Sa Dhhan No Nidhh Paee ||4||3||

O Nanak, that soul-bride who obtains the nine treasures, intuitively obtains her Husband Lord. ||4||3||

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Gourree Mehala 3 ||

Gauree, Third Mehl:

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਬੇਧੀ ਜੀਉ ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥

Kaman Har Ras Baedhhee Jeeo Har Kai Sehaj Subhaeae ||

The soul-bride is pierced through with the sublime essence of the Lord, in intuitive peace and poise.

ਮਨੁ ਮੋਹਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Man Mohan Mohi Leea Jeeo Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae ||

The Enticer of hearts has enticed her, and her sense of duality has been easily dispelled.

ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਏ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae Kaman Var Paeae Guramathee Rang Laeae ||

Her sense of duality has been easily dispelled, and the soul-bride obtains her Husband Lord; following the Guru's Teachings, she makes merry.

ਇਹੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਕੂੜਿ ਕੁਸਤਿ ਭਰਿਆ ਗਲ ਤਾਈ ਪਾਪ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Eihu Sareer Koorr Kusath Bharia Gal Thaee Pap Kamaeae ||

This body is filled to overflowing with falsehood, deception and the commission of sins.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਜਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Bhagath Jith Sehaj Dhhun Oupajai Bin Bhagathee Mail N Jaeae ||

The Gurmukh practices that devotional worship, by which the celestial music wells up; without this devotional worship, filth is not removed.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥੧॥

Naanak Kaman Pirehi Piaree Vichahu Ap Gavaeae ||1||

O Nanak, the soul-bride who sheds selfishness and conceit from within, is dear to her Beloved. ||1||

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੀਉ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Kaman Pir Paeia Jeeo Gur Kai Bhae Piarae ||

The soul-bride has found her Husband Lord, through the love and affection of the Guru.

ਰੈਣਿ ਸੁਖਿ ਸੁਤੀ ਜੀਉ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

Rain Sukh Suthee Jeeo Anthar Our Dhharae ||

She passes her life-night sleeping in peace, enshrining the Lord in her heart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Our Dhharae Mileeai Piarae Anadhin Dhukh Nivarae ||

Enshrining Him deep within her heart night and day, she meets her Beloved, and her pains depart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਾਵੇ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Mehal Pir Ravae Kaman Guramathee Veecharae ||

Deep within the mansion of her inner being, she enjoys her Husband Lord, reflecting upon the Guru's Teachings.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਪੀਆ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anmrith Nam Peea Dhin Rathee Dhubidhha Mar Nivarae ||

She drinks deeply of the Nectar of the Naam, day and night; she conquers and casts off her sense of duality.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲੀ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sach Milee Sohagan Gur Kai Haeth Aparae ||2||

O Nanak, the happy soul-bride meets her True Lord, through the Infinite Love of the Guru. ||2||

ਆਵਹੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Avahu Dhaeia Karae Jeeo Preetham Ath Piarae ||

Come, and shower Your Mercy upon me, my most Darling, Dear Beloved.

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ॥

Kaman Bino Karae Jeeo Sach Sabadh Seegarae ||

The soul-bride offers her prayers to You, to adorn her with the True Word of Your Shabad.

ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Sach Sabadh Seegarae Houmai Marae Guramukh Karaj Savarae ||

Adorned with the True Word of Your Shabad, she conquers her ego, and as Gurmukh, her affairs are resolved.

ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਏਕੋ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਈ ਬੂਝੈ ਗੁਰ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Jug Jug Eaeko Sacha Soee Boojhai Gur Beecharae ||

Throughout the ages, the One Lord is True; through the Guru's Wisdom, He is known.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਮਿ ਵਿਆਪੀ ਮੋਹਿ ਸੰਤਾਪੀ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥

Manamukh Kam Viapee Mohi Santhapee Kis Agai Jae Pukarae ||

The self-willed manmukh is engrossed in sexual desire, and tormented by emotional attachment. With whom should she lodge her complaints?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਥਾਉ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥੩॥

Naanak Manamukh Thhao N Paeae Bin Gur Ath Piarae ||3||

O Nanak, the self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest, without the most Beloved Guru. ||3||

ਮੁੰਧ ਇਆਣੀ ਭੋਲੀ ਨਿਗੁਣੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥

Mundhh Eianee Bholee Niguneea Jeeo Pir Agam Apara ||

The bride is foolish, ignorant and unworthy. Her Husband Lord is Unapproachable and Incomparable.

ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਜੀਉ ਆਪੇ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ॥

Apae Mael Mileeai Jeeo Apae Bakhasanehara ||

He Himself unites us in His Union; He Himself forgives us.

ਅਵਗਣ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥

Avagan Bakhasanehara Kaman Kanth Piara Ghatt Ghatt Rehia Samaee ||

The soul-bride's Beloved Husband Lord is the Forgiver of sins; He is contained in each and every heart.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

Praem Preeth Bhae Bhagathee Paeeai Sathigur Boojh Bujhaee ||

The True Guru has made me understand this understanding, that the Lord is obtained through love, affection and loving devotion.

ਸਦਾ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਰਹੈ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥

Sadha Anandh Rehai Dhin Rathee Anadhin Rehai Liv Laee ||

She remains forever in bliss, day and night; she remains immersed in His Love, night and day.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜੇ ਹਰਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਾ ਧਨ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੩॥

Naanak Sehajae Har Var Paeia Sa Dhhan No Nidhh Paee ||4||3||

O Nanak, that soul-bride who obtains the nine treasures, intuitively obtains her Husband Lord. ||4||3||

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Gourree Mehala 3 ||

Gauree, Third Mehl:

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਬੇਧੀ ਜੀਉ ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥

Kaman Har Ras Baedhhee Jeeo Har Kai Sehaj Subhaeae ||

The soul-bride is pierced through with the sublime essence of the Lord, in intuitive peace and poise.

ਮਨੁ ਮੋਹਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Man Mohan Mohi Leea Jeeo Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae ||

The Enticer of hearts has enticed her, and her sense of duality has been easily dispelled.

ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਏ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae Kaman Var Paeae Guramathee Rang Laeae ||

Her sense of duality has been easily dispelled, and the soul-bride obtains her Husband Lord; following the Guru's Teachings, she makes merry.

ਇਹੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਕੂੜਿ ਕੁਸਤਿ ਭਰਿਆ ਗਲ ਤਾਈ ਪਾਪ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Eihu Sareer Koorr Kusath Bharia Gal Thaee Pap Kamaeae ||

This body is filled to overflowing with falsehood, deception and the commission of sins.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਜਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Bhagath Jith Sehaj Dhhun Oupajai Bin Bhagathee Mail N Jaeae ||

The Gurmukh practices that devotional worship, by which the celestial music wells up; without this devotional worship, filth is not removed.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥੧॥

Naanak Kaman Pirehi Piaree Vichahu Ap Gavaeae ||1||

O Nanak, the soul-bride who sheds selfishness and conceit from within, is dear to her Beloved. ||1||

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੀਉ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Kaman Pir Paeia Jeeo Gur Kai Bhae Piarae ||

The soul-bride has found her Husband Lord, through the love and affection of the Guru.

ਰੈਣਿ ਸੁਖਿ ਸੁਤੀ ਜੀਉ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

Rain Sukh Suthee Jeeo Anthar Our Dhharae ||

She passes her life-night sleeping in peace, enshrining the Lord in her heart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Our Dhharae Mileeai Piarae Anadhin Dhukh Nivarae ||

Enshrining Him deep within her heart night and day, she meets her Beloved, and her pains depart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਾਵੇ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Mehal Pir Ravae Kaman Guramathee Veecharae ||

Deep within the mansion of her inner being, she enjoys her Husband Lord, reflecting upon the Guru's Teachings.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਪੀਆ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anmrith Nam Peea Dhin Rathee Dhubidhha Mar Nivarae ||

She drinks deeply of the Nectar of the Naam, day and night; she conquers and casts off her sense of duality.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲੀ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sach Milee Sohagan Gur Kai Haeth Aparae ||2||

O Nanak, the happy soul-bride meets her True Lord, through the Infinite Love of the Guru. ||2||

ਆਵਹੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Avahu Dhaeia Karae Jeeo Preetham Ath Piarae ||

Come, and shower Your Mercy upon me, my most Darling, Dear Beloved.

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ॥

Kaman Bino Karae Jeeo Sach Sabadh Seegarae ||

The soul-bride offers her prayers to You, to adorn her with the True Word of Your Shabad.

ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Sach Sabadh Seegarae Houmai Marae Guramukh Karaj Savarae ||

Adorned with the True Word of Your Shabad, she conquers her ego, and as Gurmukh, her affairs are resolved.

ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਏਕੋ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਈ ਬੂਝੈ ਗੁਰ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Jug Jug Eaeko Sacha Soee Boojhai Gur Beecharae ||

Throughout the ages, the One Lord is True; through the Guru's Wisdom, He is known.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਮਿ ਵਿਆਪੀ ਮੋਹਿ ਸੰਤਾਪੀ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥

Manamukh Kam Viapee Mohi Santhapee Kis Agai Jae Pukarae ||

The self-willed manmukh is engrossed in sexual desire, and tormented by emotional attachment. With whom should she lodge her complaints?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਥਾਉ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥੩॥

Naanak Manamukh Thhao N Paeae Bin Gur Ath Piarae ||3||

O Nanak, the self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest, without the most Beloved Guru. ||3||

ਮੁੰਧ ਇਆਣੀ ਭੋਲੀ ਨਿਗੁਣੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥

Mundhh Eianee Bholee Niguneea Jeeo Pir Agam Apara ||

The bride is foolish, ignorant and unworthy. Her Husband Lord is Unapproachable and Incomparable.

ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਜੀਉ ਆਪੇ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ॥

Apae Mael Mileeai Jeeo Apae Bakhasanehara ||

He Himself unites us in His Union; He Himself forgives us.

ਅਵਗਣ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥

Avagan Bakhasanehara Kaman Kanth Piara Ghatt Ghatt Rehia Samaee ||

The soul-bride's Beloved Husband Lord is the Forgiver of sins; He is contained in each and every heart.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

Praem Preeth Bhae Bhagathee Paeeai Sathigur Boojh Bujhaee ||

The True Guru has made me understand this understanding, that the Lord is obtained through love, affection and loving devotion.

ਸਦਾ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਰਹੈ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥

Sadha Anandh Rehai Dhin Rathee Anadhin Rehai Liv Laee ||

She remains forever in bliss, day and night; she remains immersed in His Love, night and day.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜੇ ਹਰਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਾ ਧਨ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੩॥

Naanak Sehajae Har Var Paeia Sa Dhhan No Nidhh Paee ||4||3||

O Nanak, that soul-bride who obtains the nine treasures, intuitively obtains her Husband Lord. ||4||3||

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Gourree Mehala 3 ||

Gauree, Third Mehl:

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਬੇਧੀ ਜੀਉ ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਏ ॥

Kaman Har Ras Baedhhee Jeeo Har Kai Sehaj Subhaeae ||

The soul-bride is pierced through with the sublime essence of the Lord, in intuitive peace and poise.

ਮਨੁ ਮੋਹਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Man Mohan Mohi Leea Jeeo Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae ||

The Enticer of hearts has enticed her, and her sense of duality has been easily dispelled.

ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਏ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਏ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਏ ॥

Dhubidhha Sehaj Samaeae Kaman Var Paeae Guramathee Rang Laeae ||

Her sense of duality has been easily dispelled, and the soul-bride obtains her Husband Lord; following the Guru's Teachings, she makes merry.

ਇਹੁ ਸਰੀਰੁ ਕੂੜਿ ਕੁਸਤਿ ਭਰਿਆ ਗਲ ਤਾਈ ਪਾਪ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Eihu Sareer Koorr Kusath Bharia Gal Thaee Pap Kamaeae ||

This body is filled to overflowing with falsehood, deception and the commission of sins.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਨ ਜਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Bhagath Jith Sehaj Dhhun Oupajai Bin Bhagathee Mail N Jaeae ||

The Gurmukh practices that devotional worship, by which the celestial music wells up; without this devotional worship, filth is not removed.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥੧॥

Naanak Kaman Pirehi Piaree Vichahu Ap Gavaeae ||1||

O Nanak, the soul-bride who sheds selfishness and conceit from within, is dear to her Beloved. ||1||

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜੀਉ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Kaman Pir Paeia Jeeo Gur Kai Bhae Piarae ||

The soul-bride has found her Husband Lord, through the love and affection of the Guru.

ਰੈਣਿ ਸੁਖਿ ਸੁਤੀ ਜੀਉ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

Rain Sukh Suthee Jeeo Anthar Our Dhharae ||

She passes her life-night sleeping in peace, enshrining the Lord in her heart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Our Dhharae Mileeai Piarae Anadhin Dhukh Nivarae ||

Enshrining Him deep within her heart night and day, she meets her Beloved, and her pains depart.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਾਵੇ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Anthar Mehal Pir Ravae Kaman Guramathee Veecharae ||

Deep within the mansion of her inner being, she enjoys her Husband Lord, reflecting upon the Guru's Teachings.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਪੀਆ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ॥

Anmrith Nam Peea Dhin Rathee Dhubidhha Mar Nivarae ||

She drinks deeply of the Nectar of the Naam, day and night; she conquers and casts off her sense of duality.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲੀ ਸੋਹਾਗਣਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰੇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sach Milee Sohagan Gur Kai Haeth Aparae ||2||

O Nanak, the happy soul-bride meets her True Lord, through the Infinite Love of the Guru. ||2||

ਆਵਹੁ ਦਇਆ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Avahu Dhaeia Karae Jeeo Preetham Ath Piarae ||

Come, and shower Your Mercy upon me, my most Darling, Dear Beloved.

ਕਾਮਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਕਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ॥

Kaman Bino Karae Jeeo Sach Sabadh Seegarae ||

The soul-bride offers her prayers to You, to adorn her with the True Word of Your Shabad.

ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Sach Sabadh Seegarae Houmai Marae Guramukh Karaj Savarae ||

Adorned with the True Word of Your Shabad, she conquers her ego, and as Gurmukh, her affairs are resolved.

ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਏਕੋ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਈ ਬੂਝੈ ਗੁਰ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Jug Jug Eaeko Sacha Soee Boojhai Gur Beecharae ||

Throughout the ages, the One Lord is True; through the Guru's Wisdom, He is known.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਮਿ ਵਿਆਪੀ ਮੋਹਿ ਸੰਤਾਪੀ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥

Manamukh Kam Viapee Mohi Santhapee Kis Agai Jae Pukarae ||

The self-willed manmukh is engrossed in sexual desire, and tormented by emotional attachment. With whom should she lodge her complaints?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਥਾਉ ਨ ਪਾਏ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਅਤਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥੩॥

Naanak Manamukh Thhao N Paeae Bin Gur Ath Piarae ||3||

O Nanak, the self-willed manmukh finds no place of rest, without the most Beloved Guru. ||3||

ਮੁੰਧ ਇਆਣੀ ਭੋਲੀ ਨਿਗੁਣੀਆ ਜੀਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥

Mundhh Eianee Bholee Niguneea Jeeo Pir Agam Apara ||

The bride is foolish, ignorant and unworthy. Her Husband Lord is Unapproachable and Incomparable.

ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਜੀਉ ਆਪੇ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ॥

Apae Mael Mileeai Jeeo Apae Bakhasanehara ||

He Himself unites us in His Union; He Himself forgives us.

ਅਵਗਣ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰਾ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਈ ॥

Avagan Bakhasanehara Kaman Kanth Piara Ghatt Ghatt Rehia Samaee ||

The soul-bride's Beloved Husband Lord is the Forgiver of sins; He is contained in each and every heart.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

Praem Preeth Bhae Bhagathee Paeeai Sathigur Boojh Bujhaee ||

The True Guru has made me understand this understanding, that the Lord is obtained through love, affection and loving devotion.

ਸਦਾ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਰਹੈ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥

Sadha Anandh Rehai Dhin Rathee Anadhin Rehai Liv Laee ||

She remains forever in bliss, day and night; she remains immersed in His Love, night and day.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜੇ ਹਰਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਾ ਧਨ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੩॥

Naanak Sehajae Har Var Paeia Sa Dhhan No Nidhh Paee ||4||3||

O Nanak, that soul-bride who obtains the nine treasures, intuitively obtains her Husband Lord. ||4||3||