ਬਾਰਹ ਮਾਹਾ ਮਾਂਝ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੪

Bareh Maha Manjh Mehala 5 Ghar 4

Baarah Maahaa ~ The Twelve Months: Maajh, Fifth Mehl, Fourth House:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਕਿਰਤਿ ਕਰਮ ਕੇ ਵੀਛੁੜੇ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਮੇਲਹੁ ਰਾਮ ॥

Kirath Karam Kae Veeshhurrae Kar Kirapa Maelahu Ram ||

By the actions we have committed, we are separated from You. Please show Your Mercy, and unite us with Yourself, Lord.

ਚਾਰਿ ਕੁੰਟ ਦਹ ਦਿਸ ਭ੍ਰਮੇ ਥਕਿ ਆਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਸਾਮ ॥

Char Kuntt Dheh Dhis Bhramae Thhak Aeae Prabh Kee Sam ||

We have grown weary of wandering to the four corners of the earth and in the ten directions. We have come to Your Sanctuary, God.

ਧੇਨੁ ਦੁਧੈ ਤੇ ਬਾਹਰੀ ਕਿਤੈ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਮ ॥

Dhhaen Dhudhhai Thae Baharee Kithai N Avai Kam ||

Without milk, a cow serves no purpose.

ਜਲ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਾਖ ਕੁਮਲਾਵਤੀ ਉਪਜਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਦਾਮ ॥

Jal Bin Sakh Kumalavathee Oupajehi Nahee Dham ||

Without water, the crop withers, and it will not bring a good price.

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਹ ਨ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਸਾਜਨੈ ਕਤ ਪਾਈਐ ਬਿਸਰਾਮ ॥

Har Nah N Mileeai Sajanai Kath Paeeai Bisaram ||

If we do not meet the Lord, our Friend, how can we find our place of rest?

ਜਿਤੁ ਘਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਤੁ ਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਈ ਭਠਿ ਨਗਰ ਸੇ ਗ੍ਰਾਮ ॥

Jith Ghar Har Kanth N Pragattee Bhath Nagar Sae Gram ||

Those homes, those hearts, in which the Husband Lord is not manifest-those towns and villages are like burning furnaces.

ਸ੍ਰਬ ਸੀਗਾਰ ਤੰਬੋਲ ਰਸ ਸਣੁ ਦੇਹੀ ਸਭ ਖਾਮ ॥

Srab Seegar Thanbol Ras San Dhaehee Sabh Kham ||

All decorations, the chewing of betel to sweeten the breath, and the body itself, are all useless and vain.

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕੰਤ ਵਿਹੂਣੀਆ ਮੀਤ ਸਜਣ ਸਭਿ ਜਾਮ ॥

Prabh Suamee Kanth Vihooneea Meeth Sajan Sabh Jam ||

Without God, our Husband, our Lord and Master, all friends and companions are like the Messenger of Death.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਬੇਨੰਤੀਆ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਮੁ ॥

Naanak Kee Baenantheea Kar Kirapa Dheejai Nam ||

This is Nanak's prayer: ""Please show Your Mercy, and bestow Your Name.

ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲਹੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸੰਗਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਧਾਮ ॥੧॥

Har Maelahu Suamee Sang Prabh Jis Ka Nihachal Dhham ||1||

O my Lord and Master, please unite me with Yourself, O God, in the Eternal Mansion of Your Presence"". ||1||

ਚੇਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਅਰਾਧੀਐ ਹੋਵੈ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਘਣਾ ॥

Chaeth Govindh Aradhheeai Hovai Anandh Ghana ||

In the month of Chayt, by meditating on the Lord of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises.

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਮਿਲਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਰਸਨਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਭਣਾ ॥

Santh Jana Mil Paeeai Rasana Nam Bhana ||

Meeting with the humble Saints, the Lord is found, as we chant His Name with our tongues.

ਜਿਨਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਏ ਤਿਸਹਿ ਗਣਾ ॥

Jin Paeia Prabh Apana Aeae Thisehi Gana ||

Those who have found God-blessed is their coming into this world.

ਇਕੁ ਖਿਨੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਜੀਵਣਾ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਜਣਾ ॥

Eik Khin This Bin Jeevana Birathha Janam Jana ||

Those who live without Him, for even an instant-their lives are rendered useless.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਪੂਰਿਆ ਰਵਿਆ ਵਿਚਿ ਵਣਾ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Pooria Ravia Vich Vana ||

The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਕਿਤੜਾ ਦੁਖੁ ਗਣਾ ॥

So Prabh Chith N Avee Kitharra Dhukh Gana ||

Those who do not remember God-how much pain must they suffer!

ਜਿਨੀ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਤਿੰਨਾ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਣਾ ॥

Jinee Ravia So Prabhoo Thinna Bhag Mana ||

Those who dwell upon their God have great good fortune.

ਹਰਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਕੰਉ ਮਨੁ ਲੋਚਦਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਿਆਸ ਮਨਾ ॥

Har Dharasan Kano Man Lochadha Naanak Pias Mana ||

My mind yearns for the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so thirsty!

ਚੇਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਏ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਤਿਸ ਕੈ ਪਾਇ ਲਗਾ ॥੨॥

Chaeth Milaeae So Prabhoo This Kai Pae Laga ||2||

I touch the feet of one who unites me with God in the month of Chayt. ||2||

ਵੈਸਾਖਿ ਧੀਰਨਿ ਕਿਉ ਵਾਢੀਆ ਜਿਨਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਬਿਛੋਹੁ ॥

Vaisakh Dhheeran Kio Vadteea Jina Praem Bishhohu ||

In the month of Vaisaakh, how can the bride be patient? She is separated from her Beloved.

ਹਰਿ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿ ਕੈ ਲਗੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਧੋਹੁ ॥

Har Sajan Purakh Visar Kai Lagee Maeia Dhhohu ||

She has forgotten the Lord, her Life-companion, her Master; she has become attached to Maya, the deceitful one.

ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਕਲਤ੍ਰ ਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਧਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਅਵਿਨਾਸੀ ਓਹੁ ॥

Puthr Kalathr N Sang Dhhana Har Avinasee Ouhu ||

Neither son, nor spouse, nor wealth shall go along with you-only the Eternal Lord.

ਪਲਚਿ ਪਲਚਿ ਸਗਲੀ ਮੁਈ ਝੂਠੈ ਧੰਧੈ ਮੋਹੁ ॥

Palach Palach Sagalee Muee Jhoothai Dhhandhhai Mohu ||

Entangled and enmeshed in the love of false occupations, the whole world is perishing.

ਇਕਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਗੈ ਲਈਅਹਿ ਖੋਹਿ ॥

Eikas Har Kae Nam Bin Agai Leeahi Khohi ||

Without the Naam, the Name of the One Lord, they lose their lives in the hereafter.

ਦਯੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿ ਵਿਗੁਚਣਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

Dhay Visar Viguchana Prabh Bin Avar N Koe ||

Forgetting the Merciful Lord, they are ruined. Without God, there is no other at all.

ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਚਰਣੀ ਜੋ ਲਗੇ ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਇ ॥

Preetham Charanee Jo Lagae Thin Kee Niramal Soe ||

Pure is the reputation of those who are attached to the Feet of the Beloved Lord.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Naanak Kee Prabh Baenathee Prabh Milahu Parapath Hoe ||

Nanak makes this prayer to God: ""Please, come and unite me with Yourself.""

ਵੈਸਾਖੁ ਸੁਹਾਵਾ ਤਾਂ ਲਗੈ ਜਾ ਸੰਤੁ ਭੇਟੈ ਹਰਿ ਸੋਇ ॥੩॥

Vaisakh Suhava Than Lagai Ja Santh Bhaettai Har Soe ||3||

The month of Vaisaakh is beautiful and pleasant, when the Saint causes me to meet the Lord. ||3||

ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣ ਦਾਵਣਿ ਲਗਿਆ ਕਿਸੈ ਨ ਦੇਈ ਬੰਨਿ ॥

Har Sajan Dhavan Lagia Kisai N Dhaeee Bann ||

One who has grasped the hem of the robe of the Lord, the True Friend-no one can keep him in bondage.

ਮਾਣਕ ਮੋਤੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਉਨ ਲਗੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਸੰਨਿ ॥

Manak Mothee Nam Prabh Oun Lagai Nahee Sann ||

God's Name is the Jewel, the Pearl. It cannot be stolen or taken away.

ਰੰਗ ਸਭੇ ਨਾਰਾਇਣੈ ਜੇਤੇ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੰਨਿ ॥

Rang Sabhae Naraeinai Jaethae Man Bhavann ||

In the Lord are all pleasures which please the mind.

ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਲੋੜੇ ਸੋ ਕਰੇ ਸੋਈ ਜੀਅ ਕਰੰਨਿ ॥

Jo Har Lorrae So Karae Soee Jeea Karann ||

As the Lord wishes, so He acts, and so His creatures act.

ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਕੀਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੇਈ ਕਹੀਅਹਿ ਧੰਨਿ ॥

Jo Prabh Keethae Apanae Saeee Keheeahi Dhhann ||

They alone are called blessed, whom God has made His Own.

ਆਪਣ ਲੀਆ ਜੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਕਿਉ ਰੋਵੰਨਿ ॥

Apan Leea Jae Milai Vishhurr Kio Rovann ||

If people could meet the Lord by their own efforts, why would they be crying out in the pain of separation?

ਸਾਧੂ ਸੰਗੁ ਪਰਾਪਤੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਰੰਗ ਮਾਣੰਨਿ ॥

Sadhhoo Sang Parapathae Naanak Rang Manann ||

Meeting Him in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, O Nanak, celestial bliss is enjoyed.

ਹਰਿ ਜੇਠੁ ਰੰਗੀਲਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਧਣੀ ਜਿਸ ਕੈ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਥੰਨਿ ॥੪॥

Har Jaeth Rangeela This Dhhanee Jis Kai Bhag Mathhann ||4||

In the month of Jayt'h, the playful Husband Lord meets her, upon whose forehead such good destiny is recorded. ||4||

ਆਸਾੜੁ ਤਪੰਦਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਗੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਹੁ ਨ ਜਿੰਨਾ ਪਾਸਿ ॥

Asarr Thapandha This Lagai Har Nahu N Jinna Pas ||

The month of Aasaarh seems burning hot, to those who are not close to their Husband Lord.

ਜਗਜੀਵਨ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਕੈ ਮਾਣਸ ਸੰਦੀ ਆਸ ॥

Jagajeevan Purakh Thiag Kai Manas Sandhee As ||

They have forsaken God the Primal Being, the Life of the World, and they have come to rely upon mere mortals.

ਦੁਯੈ ਭਾਇ ਵਿਗੁਚੀਐ ਗਲਿ ਪਈਸੁ ਜਮ ਕੀ ਫਾਸ ॥

Dhuyai Bhae Vigucheeai Gal Pees Jam Kee Fas ||

In the love of duality, the soul-bride is ruined; around her neck she wears the noose of Death.

ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੈ ਸੋ ਲੁਣੈ ਮਥੈ ਜੋ ਲਿਖਿਆਸੁ ॥

Jaeha Beejai So Lunai Mathhai Jo Likhias ||

As you plant, so shall you harvest; your destiny is recorded on your forehead.

ਰੈਣਿ ਵਿਹਾਣੀ ਪਛੁਤਾਣੀ ਉਠਿ ਚਲੀ ਗਈ ਨਿਰਾਸ ॥

Rain Vihanee Pashhuthanee Outh Chalee Gee Niras ||

The life-night passes away, and in the end, one comes to regret and repent, and then depart with no hope at all.

ਜਿਨ ਕੌ ਸਾਧੂ ਭੇਟੀਐ ਸੋ ਦਰਗਹ ਹੋਇ ਖਲਾਸੁ ॥

Jin Ka Sadhhoo Bhaetteeai So Dharageh Hoe Khalas ||

Those who meet with the Holy Saints are liberated in the Court of the Lord.

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਆਪਣੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਦਰਸਨ ਹੋਇ ਪਿਆਸ ॥

Kar Kirapa Prabh Apanee Thaerae Dharasan Hoe Pias ||

Show Your Mercy to me, O God; I am thirsty for the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan.

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੁਧੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥

Prabh Thudhh Bin Dhooja Ko Nehee Naanak Kee Aradhas ||

Without You, God, there is no other at all. This is Nanak's humble prayer.

ਆਸਾੜੁ ਸੁਹੰਦਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਗੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਚਰਣ ਨਿਵਾਸ ॥੫॥

Asarr Suhandha This Lagai Jis Man Har Charan Nivas ||5||

The month of Aasaarh is pleasant, when the Feet of the Lord abide in the mind. ||5||

ਸਾਵਣਿ ਸਰਸੀ ਕਾਮਣੀ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਸਿਉ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Savan Sarasee Kamanee Charan Kamal Sio Piar ||

In the month of Saawan, the soul-bride is happy, if she falls in love with the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਰਤਾ ਸਚ ਰੰਗਿ ਇਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥

Man Than Ratha Sach Rang Eiko Nam Adhhar ||

Her mind and body are imbued with the Love of the True One; His Name is her only Support.

ਬਿਖਿਆ ਰੰਗ ਕੂੜਾਵਿਆ ਦਿਸਨਿ ਸਭੇ ਛਾਰੁ ॥

Bikhia Rang Koorravia Dhisan Sabhae Shhar ||

The pleasures of corruption are false. All that is seen shall turn to ashes.

ਹਰਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬੂੰਦ ਸੁਹਾਵਣੀ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਾਧੂ ਪੀਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

Har Anmrith Boondh Suhavanee Mil Sadhhoo Peevanehar ||

The drops of the Lord's Nectar are so beautiful! Meeting the Holy Saint, we drink these in.

ਵਣੁ ਤਿਣੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸੰਗਿ ਮਉਲਿਆ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Van Thin Prabh Sang Moulia Sanmrathh Purakh Apar ||

The forests and the meadows are rejuvenated and refreshed with the Love of God, the All-powerful, Infinite Primal Being.

ਹਰਿ ਮਿਲਣੈ ਨੋ ਮਨੁ ਲੋਚਦਾ ਕਰਮਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

Har Milanai No Man Lochadha Karam Milavanehar ||

My mind yearns to meet the Lord. If only He would show His Mercy, and unite me with Himself!

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਖੀਏ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਹੰਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਸਦ ਬਲਿਹਾਰ ॥

Jinee Sakheeeae Prabh Paeia Hano Thin Kai Sadh Balihar ||

Those brides who have obtained God-I am forever a sacrifice to them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਜੀ ਮਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

Naanak Har Jee Maeia Kar Sabadh Savaranehar ||

O Nanak, when the Dear Lord shows kindness, He adorns His bride with the Word of His Shabad.

ਸਾਵਣੁ ਤਿਨਾ ਸੁਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰੁ ॥੬॥

Savan Thina Suhaganee Jin Ram Nam Our Har ||6||

Saawan is delightful for those happy soul-brides whose hearts are adorned with the Necklace of the Lord's Name. ||6||

ਭਾਦੁਇ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਣੀਆ ਦੂਜੈ ਲਗਾ ਹੇਤੁ ॥

Bhadhue Bharam Bhulaneea Dhoojai Laga Haeth ||

In the month of Bhaadon, she is deluded by doubt, because of her attachment to duality.

ਲਖ ਸੀਗਾਰ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਕਾਰਜਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੇਤੁ ॥

Lakh Seegar Banaeia Karaj Nahee Kaeth ||

She may wear thousands of ornaments, but they are of no use at all.

ਜਿਤੁ ਦਿਨਿ ਦੇਹ ਬਿਨਸਸੀ ਤਿਤੁ ਵੇਲੈ ਕਹਸਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਤੁ ॥

Jith Dhin Dhaeh Binasasee Thith Vaelai Kehasan Praeth ||

On that day when the body perishes-at that time, she becomes a ghost.

ਪਕੜਿ ਚਲਾਇਨਿ ਦੂਤ ਜਮ ਕਿਸੈ ਨ ਦੇਨੀ ਭੇਤੁ ॥

Pakarr Chalaein Dhooth Jam Kisai N Dhaenee Bhaeth ||

The Messenger of Death seizes and holds her, and does not tell anyone his secret.

ਛਡਿ ਖੜੋਤੇ ਖਿਨੈ ਮਾਹਿ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਉ ਲਗਾ ਹੇਤੁ ॥

Shhadd Kharrothae Khinai Mahi Jin Sio Laga Haeth ||

And her loved ones-in an instant, they move on, leaving her all alone.

ਹਥ ਮਰੋੜੈ ਤਨੁ ਕਪੇ ਸਿਆਹਹੁ ਹੋਆ ਸੇਤੁ ॥

Hathh Marorrai Than Kapae Siahahu Hoa Saeth ||

She wrings her hands, her body writhes in pain, and she turns from black to white.

ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੈ ਸੋ ਲੁਣੈ ਕਰਮਾ ਸੰਦੜਾ ਖੇਤੁ ॥

Jaeha Beejai So Lunai Karama Sandharra Khaeth ||

As she has planted, so does she harvest; such is the field of karma.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਣਾਗਤੀ ਚਰਣ ਬੋਹਿਥ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਦੇਤੁ ॥

Naanak Prabh Saranagathee Charan Bohithh Prabh Dhaeth ||

Nanak seeks God's Sanctuary; God has given him the Boat of His Feet.

ਸੇ ਭਾਦੁਇ ਨਰਕਿ ਨ ਪਾਈਅਹਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਰਖਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹੇਤੁ ॥੭॥

Sae Bhadhue Narak N Paeeahi Gur Rakhan Vala Haeth ||7||

Those who love the Guru, the Protector and Savior, in Bhaadon, shall not be thrown down into hell. ||7||

ਅਸੁਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਉਮਾਹੜਾ ਕਿਉ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Asun Praem Oumaharra Kio Mileeai Har Jae ||

In the month of Assu, my love for the Lord overwhelms me. How can I go and meet the Lord?

ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪਿਆਸ ਦਰਸਨ ਘਣੀ ਕੋਈ ਆਣਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਮਾਇ ॥

Man Than Pias Dharasan Ghanee Koee An Milavai Mae ||

My mind and body are so thirsty for the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. Won't someone please come and lead me to him, O my mother.

ਸੰਤ ਸਹਾਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਕੇ ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਲਾਗਾ ਪਾਇ ॥

Santh Sehaee Praem Kae Ho Thin Kai Laga Pae ||

The Saints are the helpers of the Lord's lovers; I fall and touch their feet.

ਵਿਣੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਿਉ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਦੂਜੀ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਾਇ ॥

Vin Prabh Kio Sukh Paeeai Dhoojee Nahee Jae ||

Without God, how can I find peace? There is nowhere else to go.

ਜਿੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਚਾਖਿਆ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸੁ ਸੇ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਰਹੇ ਆਘਾਇ ॥

Jinnhee Chakhia Praem Ras Sae Thripath Rehae Aghae ||

Those who have tasted the sublime essence of His Love, remain satisfied and fulfilled.

ਆਪੁ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਬਿਨਤੀ ਕਰਹਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਲੜਿ ਲਾਇ ॥

Ap Thiag Binathee Karehi Laehu Prabhoo Larr Lae ||

They renounce their selfishness and conceit, and they pray, ""God, please attach me to the hem of Your robe.""

ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਈਆ ਸਿ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਕਤਹਿ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jo Har Kanth Milaeea S Vishhurr Kathehi N Jae ||

Those whom the Husband Lord has united with Himself, shall not be separated from Him again.

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਵਿਣੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਸਰਣਾਇ ॥

Prabh Vin Dhooja Ko Nehee Naanak Har Saranae ||

Without God, there is no other at all. Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Lord.

ਅਸੂ ਸੁਖੀ ਵਸੰਦੀਆ ਜਿਨਾ ਮਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥੮॥

Asoo Sukhee Vasandheea Jina Maeia Har Rae ||8||

In Assu, the Lord, the Sovereign King, has granted His Mercy, and they dwell in peace. ||8||

ਕਤਿਕਿ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਣੇ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਜੋਗੁ ॥

Kathik Karam Kamavanae Dhos N Kahoo Jog ||

In the month of Katak, do good deeds. Do not try to blame anyone else.

ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਤੇ ਭੁਲਿਆਂ ਵਿਆਪਨਿ ਸਭੇ ਰੋਗ ॥

Paramaesar Thae Bhuliaan Viapan Sabhae Rog ||

Forgetting the Transcendent Lord, all sorts of illnesses are contracted.

ਵੇਮੁਖ ਹੋਏ ਰਾਮ ਤੇ ਲਗਨਿ ਜਨਮ ਵਿਜੋਗ ॥

Vaemukh Hoeae Ram Thae Lagan Janam Vijog ||

Those who turn their backs on the Lord shall be separated from Him and consigned to reincarnation, over and over again.

ਖਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਕਉੜੇ ਹੋਇ ਗਏ ਜਿਤੜੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਭੋਗ ॥

Khin Mehi Kourrae Hoe Geae Jitharrae Maeia Bhog ||

In an instant, all of Maya's sensual pleasures turn bitter.

ਵਿਚੁ ਨ ਕੋਈ ਕਰਿ ਸਕੈ ਕਿਸ ਥੈ ਰੋਵਹਿ ਰੋਜ ॥

Vich N Koee Kar Sakai Kis Thhai Rovehi Roj ||

No one can then serve as your intermediary. Unto whom can we turn and cry?

ਕੀਤਾ ਕਿਛੂ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਸੰਜੋਗ ॥

Keetha Kishhoo N Hovee Likhia Dhhur Sanjog ||

By one's own actions, nothing can be done; destiny was pre-determined from the very beginning.

ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਾਂ ਉਤਰਹਿ ਸਭਿ ਬਿਓਗ ॥

Vaddabhagee Maera Prabh Milai Than Outharehi Sabh Bioug ||

By great good fortune, I meet my God, and then all pain of separation departs.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰਾਖਿ ਲੇਹਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਬੰਦੀ ਮੋਚ ॥

Naanak Ko Prabh Rakh Laehi Maerae Sahib Bandhee Moch ||

Please protect Nanak, God; O my Lord and Master, please release me from bondage.

ਕਤਿਕ ਹੋਵੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗੁ ਬਿਨਸਹਿ ਸਭੇ ਸੋਚ ॥੯॥

Kathik Hovai Sadhhasang Binasehi Sabhae Soch ||9||

In Katak, in the Company of the Holy, all anxiety vanishes. ||9||

ਮੰਘਿਰਿ ਮਾਹਿ ਸੋਹੰਦੀਆ ਹਰਿ ਪਿਰ ਸੰਗਿ ਬੈਠੜੀਆਹ ॥

Manghir Mahi Sohandheea Har Pir Sang Baitharreeah ||

In the month of Maghar, those who sit with their Beloved Husband Lord are beautiful.

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਕਿਆ ਗਣੀ ਜਿ ਸਾਹਿਬਿ ਮੇਲੜੀਆਹ ॥

Thin Kee Sobha Kia Ganee J Sahib Maelarreeah ||

How can their glory be measured? Their Lord and Master blends them with Himself.

ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਮਉਲਿਆ ਰਾਮ ਸਿਉ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਾਧ ਸਹੇਲੜੀਆਹ ॥

Than Man Moulia Ram Sio Sang Sadhh Sehaelarreeah ||

Their bodies and minds blossom forth in the Lord; they have the companionship of the Holy Saints.

ਸਾਧ ਜਨਾ ਤੇ ਬਾਹਰੀ ਸੇ ਰਹਨਿ ਇਕੇਲੜੀਆਹ ॥

Sadhh Jana Thae Baharee Sae Rehan Eikaelarreeah ||

Those who lack the Company of the Holy, remain all alone.

ਤਿਨ ਦੁਖੁ ਨ ਕਬਹੂ ਉਤਰੈ ਸੇ ਜਮ ਕੈ ਵਸਿ ਪੜੀਆਹ ॥

Thin Dhukh N Kabehoo Outharai Sae Jam Kai Vas Parreeah ||

Their pain never departs, and they fall into the grip of the Messenger of Death.

ਜਿਨੀ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਸੇ ਦਿਸਨਿ ਨਿਤ ਖੜੀਆਹ ॥

Jinee Ravia Prabh Apana Sae Dhisan Nith Kharreeah ||

Those who have ravished and enjoyed their God, are seen to be continually exalted and uplifted.

ਰਤਨ ਜਵੇਹਰ ਲਾਲ ਹਰਿ ਕੰਠਿ ਤਿਨਾ ਜੜੀਆਹ ॥

Rathan Javaehar Lal Har Kanth Thina Jarreeah ||

They wear the Necklace of the jewels, emeralds and rubies of the Lord's Name.

ਨਾਨਕ ਬਾਂਛੈ ਧੂੜਿ ਤਿਨ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਣੀ ਦਰਿ ਪੜੀਆਹ ॥

Naanak Banshhai Dhhoorr Thin Prabh Saranee Dhar Parreeah ||

Nanak seeks the dust of the feet of those who take to the Sanctuary of the Lord's Door.

ਮੰਘਿਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਰਾਧਣਾ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਜਨਮੜੀਆਹ ॥੧੦॥

Manghir Prabh Aradhhana Bahurr N Janamarreeah ||10||

Those who worship and adore God in Maghar, do not suffer the cycle of reincarnation ever again. ||10||

ਪੋਖਿ ਤੁਖਾਰੁ ਨ ਵਿਆਪਈ ਕੰਠਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਹੁ ॥

Pokh Thukhar N Viapee Kanth Milia Har Nahu ||

In the month of Poh, the cold does not touch those, whom the Husband Lord hugs close in His Embrace.

ਮਨੁ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਚਰਨਾਰਬਿੰਦ ਦਰਸਨਿ ਲਗੜਾ ਸਾਹੁ ॥

Man Baedhhia Charanarabindh Dharasan Lagarra Sahu ||

Their minds are transfixed by His Lotus Feet. They are attached to the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan.

ਓਟ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਰਾਇ ਸੇਵਾ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਲਾਹੁ ॥

Outt Govindh Gopal Rae Saeva Suamee Lahu ||

Seek the Protection of the Lord of the Universe; His service is truly profitable.

ਬਿਖਿਆ ਪੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕਈ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਾਧੂ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਹੁ ॥

Bikhia Pohi N Sakee Mil Sadhhoo Gun Gahu ||

Corruption shall not touch you, when you join the Holy Saints and sing the Lord's Praises.

ਜਹ ਤੇ ਉਪਜੀ ਤਹ ਮਿਲੀ ਸਚੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਸਮਾਹੁ ॥

Jeh Thae Oupajee Theh Milee Sachee Preeth Samahu ||

From where it originated, there the soul is blended again. It is absorbed in the Love of the True Lord.

ਕਰੁ ਗਹਿ ਲੀਨੀ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮਿ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਵਿਛੁੜੀਆਹੁ ॥

Kar Gehi Leenee Parabreham Bahurr N Vishhurreeahu ||

When the Supreme Lord God grasps someone's hand, he shall never again suffer separation from Him.

ਬਾਰਿ ਜਾਉ ਲਖ ਬੇਰੀਆ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਹੁ ॥

Bar Jao Lakh Baereea Har Sajan Agam Agahu ||

I am a sacrifice, 100,000 times, to the Lord, my Friend, the Unapproachable and Unfathomable.

ਸਰਮ ਪਈ ਨਾਰਾਇਣੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਿ ਪਈਆਹੁ ॥

Saram Pee Naraeinai Naanak Dhar Peeahu ||

Please preserve my honor, Lord; Nanak begs at Your Door.

ਪੋਖੁ ਸੁੋਹੰਦਾ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਜਿਸੁ ਬਖਸੇ ਵੇਪਰਵਾਹੁ ॥੧੧॥

Pokh Suohandha Sarab Sukh Jis Bakhasae Vaeparavahu ||11||

Poh is beautiful, and all comforts come to that one, whom the Carefree Lord has forgiven. ||11||

ਮਾਘਿ ਮਜਨੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਾਧੂਆ ਧੂੜੀ ਕਰਿ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ॥

Magh Majan Sang Sadhhooa Dhhoorree Kar Eisanan ||

In the month of Maagh, let your cleansing bath be the dust of the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਸੁਣਿ ਸਭਨਾ ਨੋ ਕਰਿ ਦਾਨੁ ॥

Har Ka Nam Dhhiae Sun Sabhana No Kar Dhan ||

Meditate and listen to the Name of the Lord, and give it to everyone.

ਜਨਮ ਕਰਮ ਮਲੁ ਉਤਰੈ ਮਨ ਤੇ ਜਾਇ ਗੁਮਾਨੁ ॥

Janam Karam Mal Outharai Man Thae Jae Guman ||

In this way, the filth of lifetimes of karma shall be removed, and egotistical pride shall vanish from your mind.

ਕਾਮਿ ਕਰੋਧਿ ਨ ਮੋਹੀਐ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਲੋਭੁ ਸੁਆਨੁ ॥

Kam Karodhh N Moheeai Binasai Lobh Suan ||

Sexual desire and anger shall not seduce you, and the dog of greed shall depart.

ਸਚੈ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਚਲਦਿਆ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਹਾਨੁ ॥

Sachai Marag Chaladhia Ousathath Karae Jehan ||

Those who walk on the Path of Truth shall be praised throughout the world.

ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਸਗਲ ਪੁੰਨ ਜੀਅ ਦਇਆ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥

Athasath Theerathh Sagal Punn Jeea Dhaeia Paravan ||

Be kind to all beings-this is more meritorious than bathing at the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage and the giving of charity.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਦੇਵੈ ਦਇਆ ਕਰਿ ਸੋਈ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਸੁਜਾਨੁ ॥

Jis No Dhaevai Dhaeia Kar Soee Purakh Sujan ||

That person, upon whom the Lord bestows His Mercy, is a wise person.

ਜਿਨਾ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੁ ॥

Jina Milia Prabh Apana Naanak Thin Kuraban ||

Nanak is a sacrifice to those who have merged with God.

ਮਾਘਿ ਸੁਚੇ ਸੇ ਕਾਂਢੀਅਹਿ ਜਿਨ ਪੂਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨੁ ॥੧੨॥

Magh Suchae Sae Kandteeahi Jin Poora Gur Miharavan ||12||

In Maagh, they alone are known as true, unto whom the Perfect Guru is Merciful. ||12||

ਫਲਗੁਣਿ ਅਨੰਦ ਉਪਾਰਜਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਆਇ ॥

Falagun Anandh Ouparajana Har Sajan Pragattae Ae ||

In the month of Phalgun, bliss comes to those, unto whom the Lord, the Friend, has been revealed.

ਸੰਤ ਸਹਾਈ ਰਾਮ ਕੇ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦੀਆ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Santh Sehaee Ram Kae Kar Kirapa Dheea Milae ||

The Saints, the Lord's helpers, in their mercy, have united me with Him.

ਸੇਜ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਹੁਣਿ ਦੁਖਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਾਇ ॥

Saej Suhavee Sarab Sukh Hun Dhukha Nahee Jae ||

My bed is beautiful, and I have all comforts. I feel no sadness at all.

ਇਛ ਪੁਨੀ ਵਡਭਾਗਣੀ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Eishh Punee Vaddabhaganee Var Paeia Har Rae ||

My desires have been fulfilled-by great good fortune, I have obtained the Sovereign Lord as my Husband.

ਮਿਲਿ ਸਹੀਆ ਮੰਗਲੁ ਗਾਵਹੀ ਗੀਤ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਅਲਾਇ ॥

Mil Seheea Mangal Gavehee Geeth Govindh Alae ||

Join with me, my sisters, and sing the songs of rejoicing and the Hymns of the Lord of the Universe.

ਹਰਿ ਜੇਹਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਦਿਸਈ ਕੋਈ ਦੂਜਾ ਲਵੈ ਨ ਲਾਇ ॥

Har Jaeha Avar N Dhisee Koee Dhooja Lavai N Lae ||

There is no other like the Lord-there is no equal to Him.

ਹਲਤੁ ਪਲਤੁ ਸਵਾਰਿਓਨੁ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਦਿਤੀਅਨੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Halath Palath Savarioun Nihachal Dhitheean Jae ||

He embellishes this world and the world hereafter, and He gives us our permanent home there.

ਸੰਸਾਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਤੇ ਰਖਿਅਨੁ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਜਨਮੈ ਧਾਇ ॥

Sansar Sagar Thae Rakhian Bahurr N Janamai Dhhae ||

He rescues us from the world-ocean; never again do we have to run the cycle of reincarnation.

ਜਿਹਵਾ ਏਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਗੁਣ ਤਰੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਚਰਣੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Jihava Eaek Anaek Gun Tharae Naanak Charanee Pae ||

I have only one tongue, but Your Glorious Virtues are beyond counting. Nanak is saved, falling at Your Feet.

ਫਲਗੁਣਿ ਨਿਤ ਸਲਾਹੀਐ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਤਿਲੁ ਨ ਤਮਾਇ ॥੧੩॥

Falagun Nith Salaheeai Jis No Thil N Thamae ||13||

In Phalgun, praise Him continually; He has not even an iota of greed. ||13||

ਜਿਨਿ ਜਿਨਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਕਾਜ ਸਰੇ ॥

Jin Jin Nam Dhhiaeia Thin Kae Kaj Sarae ||

Those who meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord-their affairs are all resolved.

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਆਰਾਧਿਆ ਦਰਗਹ ਸਚਿ ਖਰੇ ॥

Har Gur Poora Aradhhia Dharageh Sach Kharae ||

Those who meditate on the Perfect Guru, the Lord-Incarnate-they are judged true in the Court of the Lord.

ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖਾ ਨਿਧਿ ਚਰਣ ਹਰਿ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਬਿਖਮੁ ਤਰੇ ॥

Sarab Sukha Nidhh Charan Har Bhoujal Bikham Tharae ||

The Lord's Feet are the Treasure of all peace and comfort for them; they cross over the terrifying and treacherous world-ocean.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਤਿਨ ਪਾਈਆ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਨਾਹਿ ਜਰੇ ॥

Praem Bhagath Thin Paeea Bikhia Nahi Jarae ||

They obtain love and devotion, and they do not burn in corruption.

ਕੂੜ ਗਏ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਸੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਚਿ ਭਰੇ ॥

Koorr Geae Dhubidhha Nasee Pooran Sach Bharae ||

Falsehood has vanished, duality has been erased, and they are totally overflowing with Truth.

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੇਵਦੇ ਮਨ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਧਰੇ ॥

Parabreham Prabh Saevadhae Man Andhar Eaek Dhharae ||

They serve the Supreme Lord God, and enshrine the One Lord within their minds.

ਮਾਹ ਦਿਵਸ ਮੂਰਤ ਭਲੇ ਜਿਸ ਕਉ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ॥

Mah Dhivas Moorath Bhalae Jis Ko Nadhar Karae ||

The months, the days, and the moments are auspicious, for those upon whom the Lord casts His Glance of Grace.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਮੰਗੈ ਦਰਸ ਦਾਨੁ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਹਰੇ ॥੧੪॥੧॥

Naanak Mangai Dharas Dhan Kirapa Karahu Harae ||14||1||

Nanak begs for the blessing of Your Vision, O Lord. Please, shower Your Mercy upon me! ||14||1||