ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੫

Salok Mehala 5

Shalok, Fifth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਰਤੇ ਸੇਈ ਜਿ ਮੁਖੁ ਨ ਮੋੜੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਸਿਾਤਾ ਸਾਈ ॥

Rathae Saeee J Mukh N Morrannih Jinhee Sinjatha Saee ||

They alone are imbued with the Lord, who do not turn their faces away from Him - they realize Him.

ਝੜਿ ਝੜਿ ਪਵਦੇ ਕਚੇ ਬਿਰਹੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਕਾਰਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੧॥

Jharr Jharr Pavadhae Kachae Birehee Jinha Kar N Aee ||1||

The false, immature lovers do not know the way of love, and so they fall. ||1||

ਧਣੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਾ ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਭਾਹੀ ਸੇਤੀ ਜਾਲੇ ॥

Dhhanee Vihoona Patt Pattanbar Bhahee Saethee Jalae ||

Without my Master, I will burn my silk and satin clothes in the fire.

ਧੂੜੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਲੁਡੰਦੜੀ ਸੋਹਾਂ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੈ ਸਹ ਨਾਲੇ ॥੨॥

Dhhoorree Vich Luddandharree Sohan Naanak Thai Seh Nalae ||2||

Even rolling in the dust, I look beautiful, O Nanak, if my Husband Lord is with me. ||2||

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਅਰਾਧੀਐ ਨਾਮਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ॥

Gur Kai Sabadh Aradhheeai Nam Rang Bairag ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, I worship and adore the Naam, with love and balanced detachment.

ਜੀਤੇ ਪੰਚ ਬੈਰਾਈਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਫਲ ਮਾਰੂ ਇਹੁ ਰਾਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jeethae Panch Bairaeea Naanak Safal Maroo Eihu Rag ||3||

When the five enemies are overcome, O Nanak, this musical measure of Raga Maaroo becomes frtuiful. ||3||

ਜਾਂ ਮੂੰ ਇਕੁ ਤ ਲਖ ਤਉ ਜਿਤੀ ਪਿਨਣੇ ਦਰਿ ਕਿਤੜੇ ॥

Jan Moon Eik Th Lakh Tho Jithee Pinanae Dhar Kitharrae ||

When I have the One Lord, I have tens of thousands. Otherwise, people like me beg from door to door.

ਬਾਮਣੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਗਇਓ ਜਨੰਮੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਸੋ ਵਿਸਰੇ ॥੪॥

Baman Birathha Gaeiou Jananm Jin Keetho So Visarae ||4||

O Brahmin, your life has passed away uselessly; you have forgotten the One who created you. ||4||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਸੋ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਜੀਐ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਫੀਕਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sorath So Ras Peejeeai Kabehoo N Feeka Hoe ||

In Raga Sorat'h, drink in this sublime essence, which never loses its taste.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਇ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Gun Gaeeahi Dharageh Niramal Soe ||5||

O Nanak, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name, one's reputation is immaculate in the Court of the Lord. ||5||

ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਰਖੇ ਆਪਿ ਤਿਨ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮਾਰਈ ॥

Jo Prabh Rakhae Ap Thin Koe N Maree ||

No one can kill those whom God Himself protects.

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਗੁਣ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Andhar Nam Nidhhan Sadha Gun Saree ||

The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within them. They cherish His Glorious Virtues forever.

ਏਕਾ ਟੇਕ ਅਗੰਮ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਧਾਰਈ ॥

Eaeka Ttaek Aganm Man Than Prabh Dhharee ||

They take the Support of the One, the Inaccessible Lord; they enshrine God in their mind and body.

ਲਗਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ਕੋ ਨ ਉਤਾਰਈ ॥

Laga Rang Apar Ko N Outharee ||

They are imbued with the Love of the Infinite Lord, and no one can wipe it away.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Guramukh Har Gun Gae Sehaj Sukh Saree ||

The Gurmukhs sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord; they obtain the most excellent celestial peace and poise.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰਈ ॥੬॥

Naanak Nam Nidhhan Ridhai Our Haree ||6||

O Nanak, they enshrine the treasure of the Naam in their hearts. ||6||

ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਾਨਿ ਦੁਯੀ ਗਣਤ ਲਾਹਿ ॥

Karae S Changa Man Dhuyee Ganath Lahi ||

Whatever God does, accept that as good; leave behind all other judgements.

ਅਪਣੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਿ ਆਪੇ ਲੈਹੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Apanee Nadhar Nihal Apae Laihu Lae ||

He shall cast His Glance of Grace, and attach you to Himself.

ਜਨ ਦੇਹੁ ਮਤੀ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jan Dhaehu Mathee Oupadhaes Vichahu Bharam Jae ||

Instruct yourself with the Teachings, and doubt will depart from within.

ਜੋ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਲੇਖੁ ਸੋਈ ਸਭ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Jo Dhhur Likhia Laekh Soee Sabh Kamae ||

Everyone does that which is pre-ordained by destiny.

ਸਭੁ ਕਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਦੈ ਵਸਿ ਦੂਜੀ ਨਾਹਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sabh Kashh This Dhai Vas Dhoojee Nahi Jae ||

Everything is under His control; there is no other place at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖ ਅਨਦ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਮੰਨਿ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak Sukh Anadh Bheae Prabh Kee Mann Rajae ||7||

Nanak is in peace and bliss, accepting the Will of God. ||7||

ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਮਰਿਆ ਸੇਈ ਭਏ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

Gur Poora Jin Simaria Saeee Bheae Nihal ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the Perfect Guru, are exalted and uplifted.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਣਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਵੈ ਰਾਸਿ ॥੮॥

Naanak Nam Aradhhana Karaj Avai Ras ||8||

O Nanak, dwelling on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, all affairs are resolved. ||8||

ਪਾਪੀ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਏ ਹਾਇ ॥

Papee Karam Kamavadhae Karadhae Haeae Hae ||

The sinners act, and generate bad karma, and then they weep and wail.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਉ ਮਥਨਿ ਮਾਧਾਣੀਆ ਤਿਉ ਮਥੇ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Jio Mathhan Madhhaneea Thio Mathhae Dhhram Rae ||9||

O Nanak, just as the churning stick churns the butter, so does the Righteous Judge of Dharma churn them. ||9||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਨਿ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਜਨਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਜੀਤਿ ॥

Nam Dhhiaein Sajana Janam Padharathh Jeeth ||

Meditating on the Naam, O friend, the treasure of life is won.

ਨਾਨਕ ਧਰਮ ਐਸੇ ਚਵਹਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਭਵਨੁ ਪੁਨੀਤ ॥੧੦॥

Naanak Dhharam Aisae Chavehi Keetho Bhavan Puneeth ||10||

O Nanak, speaking in Righteousness, one's world becomes sanctified. ||10||

ਖੁਭੜੀ ਕੁਥਾਇ ਮਿਠੀ ਗਲਣਿ ਕੁਮੰਤ੍ਰੀਆ ॥

Khubharree Kuthhae Mithee Galan Kumanthreea ||

I am stuck in an evil place, trusting the sweet words of an evil advisor.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇਈ ਉਬਰੇ ਜਿਨਾ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਥਾਹਿ ॥੧੧॥

Naanak Saeee Oubarae Jina Bhag Mathhahi ||11||

O Nanak, they alone are saved, who have such good destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||11||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਸੁਖੀ ਸਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜੋ ਰਤੇ ਸਹ ਆਪਣੈ ॥

Sutharrae Sukhee Savannih Jo Rathae Seh Apanai ||

They alone sleep and dream in peace, who are imbued with the Love of their Husband Lord.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਛੋਹਾ ਧਣੀ ਸਉ ਅਠੇ ਪਹਰ ਲਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥੧੨॥

Praem Vishhoha Dhhanee So Athae Pehar Lavannih ||12||

Those who have been separated from the Love of their Master, scream and cry twenty-four hours a day. ||12||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਅਸੰਖ ਮਾਇਆ ਝੂਠੀ ਕਾਰਣੇ ॥

Sutharrae Asankh Maeia Jhoothee Karanae ||

Millions are asleep, in the false illusion of Maya.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਜਾਗੰਨ੍‍ ਜਿ ਰਸਨਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਚਾਰਣੇ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Sae Jagannih J Rasana Nam Oucharanae ||13||

O Nanak, they alone are awake and aware, who chant the Naam with their tongues. ||13||

ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਪੇਖਿ ਭੁਲਣੇ ਵੁਠੇ ਨਗਰ ਗੰਧ੍ਰਬ ॥

Mrig Thisana Paekh Bhulanae Vuthae Nagar Gandhhrab ||

Seeing the mirage, the optical illusion, the people are confused and deluded.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਚੁ ਅਰਾਧਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਫਬ ॥੧੪॥

Jinee Sach Aradhhia Naanak Man Than Fab ||14||

Those who worship and adore the True Lord, O Nanak, their minds and bodies are beautiful. ||14||

ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਣ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Pathith Oudhharan Parabreham Sanmrathh Purakh Apar ||

The All-powerful Supreme Lord God, the Infinite Primal Being, is the Saving Grace of sinners.

ਜਿਸਹਿ ਉਧਾਰੇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਸੋ ਸਿਮਰੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੫॥

Jisehi Oudhharae Naanaka So Simarae Sirajanehar ||15||

Those whom He saves, meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||15||

ਦੂਜੀ ਛੋਡਿ ਕੁਵਾਟੜੀ ਇਕਸ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Dhoojee Shhodd Kuvattarree Eikas So Chith Lae ||

Forsake duality and the ways of evil; focus your consciousness on the One Lord.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਵਹਣਿ ਲੁੜ੍‍ੰਦੜੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੬॥

Dhoojai Bhavanaee Naanaka Vehan Lurrhandharree Jae ||16||

In the love of duality, O Nanak, the mortals are being washed downstream. ||16||

ਤਿਹਟੜੇ ਬਾਜਾਰ ਸਉਦਾ ਕਰਨਿ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ॥

Thihattarrae Bajar Soudha Karan Vanajaria ||

In the markets and bazaars of the three qualities, the merchants make their deals.

ਸਚੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਜਿਨੀ ਲਦਿਆ ਸੇ ਸਚੜੇ ਪਾਸਾਰ ॥੧੭॥

Sach Vakhar Jinee Ladhia Sae Sacharrae Pasar ||17||

Those who load the true merchandise are the true traders. ||17||

ਪੰਥਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨ ਜਾਣਈ ਭੂਲੀ ਫਿਰੈ ਗਵਾਰਿ ॥

Panthha Praem N Janee Bhoolee Firai Gavar ||

Those who do not know the way of love are foolish; they wander lost and confused.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਾਇ ਕੈ ਪਉਦੇ ਨਰਕਿ ਅੰਧ੍ਹਾਰ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Har Bisarae Kai Poudhae Narak Andhhyar ||18||

O Nanak, forgetting the Lord, they fall into the deep, dark pit of hell. ||18||

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਦੰਮਾਂ ਦੰਮ ॥

Maeia Manahu N Veesarai Mangai Dhanman Dhanm ||

In his mind, the mortal does not forget Maya; he begs for more and more wealth.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਹੀ ਕਰੰਮਿ ॥੧੯॥

So Prabh Chith N Avee Naanak Nehee Karanm ||19||

That God does not even come into his consciousness; O Nanak, it is not in his karma. ||19||

ਤਿਚਰੁ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਥੁੜੀਦੋ ਜਿਚਰੁ ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ॥

Thichar Mool N Thhurranaeedho Jichar Ap Kirapal ||

The mortal does not run out of capital, as long as the Lord Himself is merciful.

ਸਬਦੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਾਹਿ ਖਰਚਿ ਧਨੁ ਮਾਲੁ ॥੨੦॥

Sabadh Akhutt Baba Naanaka Khahi Kharach Dhhan Mal ||20||

The Word of the Shabad is Guru Nanak's inexhaustible treasure; this wealth and capital never runs out, no matter how much it is spent and consumed. ||20||

ਖੰਭ ਵਿਕਾਂਦੜੇ ਜੇ ਲਹਾਂ ਘਿੰਨਾ ਸਾਵੀ ਤੋਲਿ ॥

Khanbh Vikandharrae Jae Lehan Ghinna Savee Thol ||

If I could find wings for sale, I would buy them with an equal weight of my flesh.

ਤੰਨਿ ਜੜਾਂਈ ਆਪਣੈ ਲਹਾਂ ਸੁ ਸਜਣੁ ਟੋਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Thann Jarranee Apanai Lehan S Sajan Ttol ||21||

I would attach them to my body, and seek out and find my Friend. ||21||

ਸਜਣੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਾਹਾਂ ਦੈ ਸਾਹੁ ॥

Sajan Sacha Pathisahu Sir Sahan Dhai Sahu ||

My Friend is the True Supreme King, the King over the heads of kings.

ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਸਿ ਬਹਿਠਿਆ ਸੋਹੀਐ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਵੇਸਾਹੁ ॥੨੨॥

Jis Pas Behithia Soheeai Sabhanan Dha Vaesahu ||22||

Sitting by His side, we are exalted and beautified; He is the Support of all. ||22||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੫

Salok Mehala 5

Shalok, Fifth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਰਤੇ ਸੇਈ ਜਿ ਮੁਖੁ ਨ ਮੋੜੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਸਿਾਤਾ ਸਾਈ ॥

Rathae Saeee J Mukh N Morrannih Jinhee Sinjatha Saee ||

They alone are imbued with the Lord, who do not turn their faces away from Him - they realize Him.

ਝੜਿ ਝੜਿ ਪਵਦੇ ਕਚੇ ਬਿਰਹੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਕਾਰਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੧॥

Jharr Jharr Pavadhae Kachae Birehee Jinha Kar N Aee ||1||

The false, immature lovers do not know the way of love, and so they fall. ||1||

ਧਣੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਾ ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਭਾਹੀ ਸੇਤੀ ਜਾਲੇ ॥

Dhhanee Vihoona Patt Pattanbar Bhahee Saethee Jalae ||

Without my Master, I will burn my silk and satin clothes in the fire.

ਧੂੜੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਲੁਡੰਦੜੀ ਸੋਹਾਂ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੈ ਸਹ ਨਾਲੇ ॥੨॥

Dhhoorree Vich Luddandharree Sohan Naanak Thai Seh Nalae ||2||

Even rolling in the dust, I look beautiful, O Nanak, if my Husband Lord is with me. ||2||

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਅਰਾਧੀਐ ਨਾਮਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ॥

Gur Kai Sabadh Aradhheeai Nam Rang Bairag ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, I worship and adore the Naam, with love and balanced detachment.

ਜੀਤੇ ਪੰਚ ਬੈਰਾਈਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਫਲ ਮਾਰੂ ਇਹੁ ਰਾਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jeethae Panch Bairaeea Naanak Safal Maroo Eihu Rag ||3||

When the five enemies are overcome, O Nanak, this musical measure of Raga Maaroo becomes frtuiful. ||3||

ਜਾਂ ਮੂੰ ਇਕੁ ਤ ਲਖ ਤਉ ਜਿਤੀ ਪਿਨਣੇ ਦਰਿ ਕਿਤੜੇ ॥

Jan Moon Eik Th Lakh Tho Jithee Pinanae Dhar Kitharrae ||

When I have the One Lord, I have tens of thousands. Otherwise, people like me beg from door to door.

ਬਾਮਣੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਗਇਓ ਜਨੰਮੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਸੋ ਵਿਸਰੇ ॥੪॥

Baman Birathha Gaeiou Jananm Jin Keetho So Visarae ||4||

O Brahmin, your life has passed away uselessly; you have forgotten the One who created you. ||4||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਸੋ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਜੀਐ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਫੀਕਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sorath So Ras Peejeeai Kabehoo N Feeka Hoe ||

In Raga Sorat'h, drink in this sublime essence, which never loses its taste.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਇ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Gun Gaeeahi Dharageh Niramal Soe ||5||

O Nanak, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name, one's reputation is immaculate in the Court of the Lord. ||5||

ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਰਖੇ ਆਪਿ ਤਿਨ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮਾਰਈ ॥

Jo Prabh Rakhae Ap Thin Koe N Maree ||

No one can kill those whom God Himself protects.

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਗੁਣ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Andhar Nam Nidhhan Sadha Gun Saree ||

The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within them. They cherish His Glorious Virtues forever.

ਏਕਾ ਟੇਕ ਅਗੰਮ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਧਾਰਈ ॥

Eaeka Ttaek Aganm Man Than Prabh Dhharee ||

They take the Support of the One, the Inaccessible Lord; they enshrine God in their mind and body.

ਲਗਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ਕੋ ਨ ਉਤਾਰਈ ॥

Laga Rang Apar Ko N Outharee ||

They are imbued with the Love of the Infinite Lord, and no one can wipe it away.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Guramukh Har Gun Gae Sehaj Sukh Saree ||

The Gurmukhs sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord; they obtain the most excellent celestial peace and poise.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰਈ ॥੬॥

Naanak Nam Nidhhan Ridhai Our Haree ||6||

O Nanak, they enshrine the treasure of the Naam in their hearts. ||6||

ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਾਨਿ ਦੁਯੀ ਗਣਤ ਲਾਹਿ ॥

Karae S Changa Man Dhuyee Ganath Lahi ||

Whatever God does, accept that as good; leave behind all other judgements.

ਅਪਣੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਿ ਆਪੇ ਲੈਹੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Apanee Nadhar Nihal Apae Laihu Lae ||

He shall cast His Glance of Grace, and attach you to Himself.

ਜਨ ਦੇਹੁ ਮਤੀ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jan Dhaehu Mathee Oupadhaes Vichahu Bharam Jae ||

Instruct yourself with the Teachings, and doubt will depart from within.

ਜੋ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਲੇਖੁ ਸੋਈ ਸਭ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Jo Dhhur Likhia Laekh Soee Sabh Kamae ||

Everyone does that which is pre-ordained by destiny.

ਸਭੁ ਕਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਦੈ ਵਸਿ ਦੂਜੀ ਨਾਹਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sabh Kashh This Dhai Vas Dhoojee Nahi Jae ||

Everything is under His control; there is no other place at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖ ਅਨਦ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਮੰਨਿ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak Sukh Anadh Bheae Prabh Kee Mann Rajae ||7||

Nanak is in peace and bliss, accepting the Will of God. ||7||

ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਮਰਿਆ ਸੇਈ ਭਏ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

Gur Poora Jin Simaria Saeee Bheae Nihal ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the Perfect Guru, are exalted and uplifted.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਣਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਵੈ ਰਾਸਿ ॥੮॥

Naanak Nam Aradhhana Karaj Avai Ras ||8||

O Nanak, dwelling on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, all affairs are resolved. ||8||

ਪਾਪੀ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਏ ਹਾਇ ॥

Papee Karam Kamavadhae Karadhae Haeae Hae ||

The sinners act, and generate bad karma, and then they weep and wail.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਉ ਮਥਨਿ ਮਾਧਾਣੀਆ ਤਿਉ ਮਥੇ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Jio Mathhan Madhhaneea Thio Mathhae Dhhram Rae ||9||

O Nanak, just as the churning stick churns the butter, so does the Righteous Judge of Dharma churn them. ||9||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਨਿ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਜਨਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਜੀਤਿ ॥

Nam Dhhiaein Sajana Janam Padharathh Jeeth ||

Meditating on the Naam, O friend, the treasure of life is won.

ਨਾਨਕ ਧਰਮ ਐਸੇ ਚਵਹਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਭਵਨੁ ਪੁਨੀਤ ॥੧੦॥

Naanak Dhharam Aisae Chavehi Keetho Bhavan Puneeth ||10||

O Nanak, speaking in Righteousness, one's world becomes sanctified. ||10||

ਖੁਭੜੀ ਕੁਥਾਇ ਮਿਠੀ ਗਲਣਿ ਕੁਮੰਤ੍ਰੀਆ ॥

Khubharree Kuthhae Mithee Galan Kumanthreea ||

I am stuck in an evil place, trusting the sweet words of an evil advisor.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇਈ ਉਬਰੇ ਜਿਨਾ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਥਾਹਿ ॥੧੧॥

Naanak Saeee Oubarae Jina Bhag Mathhahi ||11||

O Nanak, they alone are saved, who have such good destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||11||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਸੁਖੀ ਸਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜੋ ਰਤੇ ਸਹ ਆਪਣੈ ॥

Sutharrae Sukhee Savannih Jo Rathae Seh Apanai ||

They alone sleep and dream in peace, who are imbued with the Love of their Husband Lord.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਛੋਹਾ ਧਣੀ ਸਉ ਅਠੇ ਪਹਰ ਲਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥੧੨॥

Praem Vishhoha Dhhanee So Athae Pehar Lavannih ||12||

Those who have been separated from the Love of their Master, scream and cry twenty-four hours a day. ||12||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਅਸੰਖ ਮਾਇਆ ਝੂਠੀ ਕਾਰਣੇ ॥

Sutharrae Asankh Maeia Jhoothee Karanae ||

Millions are asleep, in the false illusion of Maya.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਜਾਗੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿ ਰਸਨਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਚਾਰਣੇ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Sae Jagannih J Rasana Nam Oucharanae ||13||

O Nanak, they alone are awake and aware, who chant the Naam with their tongues. ||13||

ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਪੇਖਿ ਭੁਲਣੇ ਵੁਠੇ ਨਗਰ ਗੰਧ੍ਰਬ ॥

Mrig Thisana Paekh Bhulanae Vuthae Nagar Gandhhrab ||

Seeing the mirage, the optical illusion, the people are confused and deluded.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਚੁ ਅਰਾਧਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਫਬ ॥੧੪॥

Jinee Sach Aradhhia Naanak Man Than Fab ||14||

Those who worship and adore the True Lord, O Nanak, their minds and bodies are beautiful. ||14||

ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਣ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Pathith Oudhharan Parabreham Sanmrathh Purakh Apar ||

The All-powerful Supreme Lord God, the Infinite Primal Being, is the Saving Grace of sinners.

ਜਿਸਹਿ ਉਧਾਰੇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਸੋ ਸਿਮਰੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੫॥

Jisehi Oudhharae Naanaka So Simarae Sirajanehar ||15||

Those whom He saves, meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||15||

ਦੂਜੀ ਛੋਡਿ ਕੁਵਾਟੜੀ ਇਕਸ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Dhoojee Shhodd Kuvattarree Eikas So Chith Lae ||

Forsake duality and the ways of evil; focus your consciousness on the One Lord.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਵਹਣਿ ਲੁੜ੍‍ੰਦੜੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੬॥

Dhoojai Bhavanaee Naanaka Vehan Lurrhandharree Jae ||16||

In the love of duality, O Nanak, the mortals are being washed downstream. ||16||

ਤਿਹਟੜੇ ਬਾਜਾਰ ਸਉਦਾ ਕਰਨਿ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ॥

Thihattarrae Bajar Soudha Karan Vanajaria ||

In the markets and bazaars of the three qualities, the merchants make their deals.

ਸਚੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਜਿਨੀ ਲਦਿਆ ਸੇ ਸਚੜੇ ਪਾਸਾਰ ॥੧੭॥

Sach Vakhar Jinee Ladhia Sae Sacharrae Pasar ||17||

Those who load the true merchandise are the true traders. ||17||

ਪੰਥਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨ ਜਾਣਈ ਭੂਲੀ ਫਿਰੈ ਗਵਾਰਿ ॥

Panthha Praem N Janee Bhoolee Firai Gavar ||

Those who do not know the way of love are foolish; they wander lost and confused.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਾਇ ਕੈ ਪਉਦੇ ਨਰਕਿ ਅੰਧ੍ਹਾਰ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Har Bisarae Kai Poudhae Narak Andhhyar ||18||

O Nanak, forgetting the Lord, they fall into the deep, dark pit of hell. ||18||

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਦੰਮਾਂ ਦੰਮ ॥

Maeia Manahu N Veesarai Mangai Dhanman Dhanm ||

In his mind, the mortal does not forget Maya; he begs for more and more wealth.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਹੀ ਕਰੰਮਿ ॥੧੯॥

So Prabh Chith N Avee Naanak Nehee Karanm ||19||

That God does not even come into his consciousness; O Nanak, it is not in his karma. ||19||

ਤਿਚਰੁ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਥੁੜੀਦੋ ਜਿਚਰੁ ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ॥

Thichar Mool N Thhurranaeedho Jichar Ap Kirapal ||

The mortal does not run out of capital, as long as the Lord Himself is merciful.

ਸਬਦੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਾਹਿ ਖਰਚਿ ਧਨੁ ਮਾਲੁ ॥੨੦॥

Sabadh Akhutt Baba Naanaka Khahi Kharach Dhhan Mal ||20||

The Word of the Shabad is Guru Nanak's inexhaustible treasure; this wealth and capital never runs out, no matter how much it is spent and consumed. ||20||

ਖੰਭ ਵਿਕਾਂਦੜੇ ਜੇ ਲਹਾਂ ਘਿੰਨਾ ਸਾਵੀ ਤੋਲਿ ॥

Khanbh Vikandharrae Jae Lehan Ghinna Savee Thol ||

If I could find wings for sale, I would buy them with an equal weight of my flesh.

ਤੰਨਿ ਜੜਾਂਈ ਆਪਣੈ ਲਹਾਂ ਸੁ ਸਜਣੁ ਟੋਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Thann Jarranee Apanai Lehan S Sajan Ttol ||21||

I would attach them to my body, and seek out and find my Friend. ||21||

ਸਜਣੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਾਹਾਂ ਦੈ ਸਾਹੁ ॥

Sajan Sacha Pathisahu Sir Sahan Dhai Sahu ||

My Friend is the True Supreme King, the King over the heads of kings.

ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਸਿ ਬਹਿਠਿਆ ਸੋਹੀਐ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਵੇਸਾਹੁ ॥੨੨॥

Jis Pas Behithia Soheeai Sabhanan Dha Vaesahu ||22||

Sitting by His side, we are exalted and beautified; He is the Support of all. ||22||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੫

Salok Mehala 5

Shalok, Fifth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਰਤੇ ਸੇਈ ਜਿ ਮੁਖੁ ਨ ਮੋੜੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਸਿਾਤਾ ਸਾਈ ॥

Rathae Saeee J Mukh N Morrannih Jinhee Sinjatha Saee ||

They alone are imbued with the Lord, who do not turn their faces away from Him - they realize Him.

ਝੜਿ ਝੜਿ ਪਵਦੇ ਕਚੇ ਬਿਰਹੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਕਾਰਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੧॥

Jharr Jharr Pavadhae Kachae Birehee Jinha Kar N Aee ||1||

The false, immature lovers do not know the way of love, and so they fall. ||1||

ਧਣੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਾ ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਭਾਹੀ ਸੇਤੀ ਜਾਲੇ ॥

Dhhanee Vihoona Patt Pattanbar Bhahee Saethee Jalae ||

Without my Master, I will burn my silk and satin clothes in the fire.

ਧੂੜੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਲੁਡੰਦੜੀ ਸੋਹਾਂ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੈ ਸਹ ਨਾਲੇ ॥੨॥

Dhhoorree Vich Luddandharree Sohan Naanak Thai Seh Nalae ||2||

Even rolling in the dust, I look beautiful, O Nanak, if my Husband Lord is with me. ||2||

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਅਰਾਧੀਐ ਨਾਮਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ॥

Gur Kai Sabadh Aradhheeai Nam Rang Bairag ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, I worship and adore the Naam, with love and balanced detachment.

ਜੀਤੇ ਪੰਚ ਬੈਰਾਈਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਫਲ ਮਾਰੂ ਇਹੁ ਰਾਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jeethae Panch Bairaeea Naanak Safal Maroo Eihu Rag ||3||

When the five enemies are overcome, O Nanak, this musical measure of Raga Maaroo becomes frtuiful. ||3||

ਜਾਂ ਮੂੰ ਇਕੁ ਤ ਲਖ ਤਉ ਜਿਤੀ ਪਿਨਣੇ ਦਰਿ ਕਿਤੜੇ ॥

Jan Moon Eik Th Lakh Tho Jithee Pinanae Dhar Kitharrae ||

When I have the One Lord, I have tens of thousands. Otherwise, people like me beg from door to door.

ਬਾਮਣੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਗਇਓ ਜਨੰਮੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਸੋ ਵਿਸਰੇ ॥੪॥

Baman Birathha Gaeiou Jananm Jin Keetho So Visarae ||4||

O Brahmin, your life has passed away uselessly; you have forgotten the One who created you. ||4||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਸੋ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਜੀਐ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਫੀਕਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sorath So Ras Peejeeai Kabehoo N Feeka Hoe ||

In Raga Sorat'h, drink in this sublime essence, which never loses its taste.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਇ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Gun Gaeeahi Dharageh Niramal Soe ||5||

O Nanak, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name, one's reputation is immaculate in the Court of the Lord. ||5||

ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਰਖੇ ਆਪਿ ਤਿਨ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮਾਰਈ ॥

Jo Prabh Rakhae Ap Thin Koe N Maree ||

No one can kill those whom God Himself protects.

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਗੁਣ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Andhar Nam Nidhhan Sadha Gun Saree ||

The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within them. They cherish His Glorious Virtues forever.

ਏਕਾ ਟੇਕ ਅਗੰਮ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਧਾਰਈ ॥

Eaeka Ttaek Aganm Man Than Prabh Dhharee ||

They take the Support of the One, the Inaccessible Lord; they enshrine God in their mind and body.

ਲਗਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ਕੋ ਨ ਉਤਾਰਈ ॥

Laga Rang Apar Ko N Outharee ||

They are imbued with the Love of the Infinite Lord, and no one can wipe it away.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰਈ ॥੬॥

Naanak Nam Nidhhan Ridhai Our Haree ||6||

O Nanak, they enshrine the treasure of the Naam in their hearts. ||6||

ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਾਨਿ ਦੁਯੀ ਗਣਤ ਲਾਹਿ ॥

Karae S Changa Man Dhuyee Ganath Lahi ||

Whatever God does, accept that as good; leave behind all other judgements.

ਅਪਣੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਿ ਆਪੇ ਲੈਹੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Apanee Nadhar Nihal Apae Laihu Lae ||

He shall cast His Glance of Grace, and attach you to Himself.

ਜਨ ਦੇਹੁ ਮਤੀ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jan Dhaehu Mathee Oupadhaes Vichahu Bharam Jae ||

Instruct yourself with the Teachings, and doubt will depart from within.

ਜੋ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਲੇਖੁ ਸੋਈ ਸਭ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Jo Dhhur Likhia Laekh Soee Sabh Kamae ||

Everyone does that which is pre-ordained by destiny.

ਸਭੁ ਕਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਦੈ ਵਸਿ ਦੂਜੀ ਨਾਹਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sabh Kashh This Dhai Vas Dhoojee Nahi Jae ||

Everything is under His control; there is no other place at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖ ਅਨਦ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਮੰਨਿ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak Sukh Anadh Bheae Prabh Kee Mann Rajae ||7||

Nanak is in peace and bliss, accepting the Will of God. ||7||

ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਮਰਿਆ ਸੇਈ ਭਏ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

Gur Poora Jin Simaria Saeee Bheae Nihal ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the Perfect Guru, are exalted and uplifted.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਣਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਵੈ ਰਾਸਿ ॥੮॥

Naanak Nam Aradhhana Karaj Avai Ras ||8||

O Nanak, dwelling on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, all affairs are resolved. ||8||

ਪਾਪੀ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਏ ਹਾਇ ॥

Papee Karam Kamavadhae Karadhae Haeae Hae ||

The sinners act, and generate bad karma, and then they weep and wail.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਉ ਮਥਨਿ ਮਾਧਾਣੀਆ ਤਿਉ ਮਥੇ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Jio Mathhan Madhhaneea Thio Mathhae Dhhram Rae ||9||

O Nanak, just as the churning stick churns the butter, so does the Righteous Judge of Dharma churn them. ||9||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਨਿ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਜਨਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਜੀਤਿ ॥

Nam Dhhiaein Sajana Janam Padharathh Jeeth ||

Meditating on the Naam, O friend, the treasure of life is won.

ਨਾਨਕ ਧਰਮ ਐਸੇ ਚਵਹਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਭਵਨੁ ਪੁਨੀਤ ॥੧੦॥

Naanak Dhharam Aisae Chavehi Keetho Bhavan Puneeth ||10||

O Nanak, speaking in Righteousness, one's world becomes sanctified. ||10||

ਖੁਭੜੀ ਕੁਥਾਇ ਮਿਠੀ ਗਲਣਿ ਕੁਮੰਤ੍ਰੀਆ ॥

Khubharree Kuthhae Mithee Galan Kumanthreea ||

I am stuck in an evil place, trusting the sweet words of an evil advisor.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇਈ ਉਬਰੇ ਜਿਨਾ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਥਾਹਿ ॥੧੧॥

Naanak Saeee Oubarae Jina Bhag Mathhahi ||11||

O Nanak, they alone are saved, who have such good destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||11||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਸੁਖੀ ਸਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜੋ ਰਤੇ ਸਹ ਆਪਣੈ ॥

Sutharrae Sukhee Savannih Jo Rathae Seh Apanai ||

They alone sleep and dream in peace, who are imbued with the Love of their Husband Lord.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਛੋਹਾ ਧਣੀ ਸਉ ਅਠੇ ਪਹਰ ਲਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥੧੨॥

Praem Vishhoha Dhhanee So Athae Pehar Lavannih ||12||

Those who have been separated from the Love of their Master, scream and cry twenty-four hours a day. ||12||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਅਸੰਖ ਮਾਇਆ ਝੂਠੀ ਕਾਰਣੇ ॥

Sutharrae Asankh Maeia Jhoothee Karanae ||

Millions are asleep, in the false illusion of Maya.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਜਾਗੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿ ਰਸਨਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਚਾਰਣੇ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Sae Jagannih J Rasana Nam Oucharanae ||13||

O Nanak, they alone are awake and aware, who chant the Naam with their tongues. ||13||

ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਪੇਖਿ ਭੁਲਣੇ ਵੁਠੇ ਨਗਰ ਗੰਧ੍ਰਬ ॥

Mrig Thisana Paekh Bhulanae Vuthae Nagar Gandhhrab ||

Seeing the mirage, the optical illusion, the people are confused and deluded.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਚੁ ਅਰਾਧਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਫਬ ॥੧੪॥

Jinee Sach Aradhhia Naanak Man Than Fab ||14||

Those who worship and adore the True Lord, O Nanak, their minds and bodies are beautiful. ||14||

ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਣ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Pathith Oudhharan Parabreham Sanmrathh Purakh Apar ||

The All-powerful Supreme Lord God, the Infinite Primal Being, is the Saving Grace of sinners.

ਜਿਸਹਿ ਉਧਾਰੇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਸੋ ਸਿਮਰੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੫॥

Jisehi Oudhharae Naanaka So Simarae Sirajanehar ||15||

Those whom He saves, meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||15||

ਦੂਜੀ ਛੋਡਿ ਕੁਵਾਟੜੀ ਇਕਸ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Dhoojee Shhodd Kuvattarree Eikas So Chith Lae ||

Forsake duality and the ways of evil; focus your consciousness on the One Lord.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਵਹਣਿ ਲੁੜ੍‍ੰਦੜੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੬॥

Dhoojai Bhavanaee Naanaka Vehan Lurrhandharree Jae ||16||

In the love of duality, O Nanak, the mortals are being washed downstream. ||16||

ਤਿਹਟੜੇ ਬਾਜਾਰ ਸਉਦਾ ਕਰਨਿ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ॥

Thihattarrae Bajar Soudha Karan Vanajaria ||

In the markets and bazaars of the three qualities, the merchants make their deals.

ਸਚੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਜਿਨੀ ਲਦਿਆ ਸੇ ਸਚੜੇ ਪਾਸਾਰ ॥੧੭॥

Sach Vakhar Jinee Ladhia Sae Sacharrae Pasar ||17||

Those who load the true merchandise are the true traders. ||17||

ਪੰਥਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨ ਜਾਣਈ ਭੂਲੀ ਫਿਰੈ ਗਵਾਰਿ ॥

Panthha Praem N Janee Bhoolee Firai Gavar ||

Those who do not know the way of love are foolish; they wander lost and confused.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਾਇ ਕੈ ਪਉਦੇ ਨਰਕਿ ਅੰਧ੍ਹਾਰ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Har Bisarae Kai Poudhae Narak Andhhyar ||18||

O Nanak, forgetting the Lord, they fall into the deep, dark pit of hell. ||18||

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਦੰਮਾਂ ਦੰਮ ॥

Maeia Manahu N Veesarai Mangai Dhanman Dhanm ||

In his mind, the mortal does not forget Maya; he begs for more and more wealth.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਹੀ ਕਰੰਮਿ ॥੧੯॥

So Prabh Chith N Avee Naanak Nehee Karanm ||19||

That God does not even come into his consciousness; O Nanak, it is not in his karma. ||19||

ਤਿਚਰੁ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਥੁੜੀਦੋ ਜਿਚਰੁ ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ॥

Thichar Mool N Thhurranaeedho Jichar Ap Kirapal ||

The mortal does not run out of capital, as long as the Lord Himself is merciful.

ਸਬਦੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਾਹਿ ਖਰਚਿ ਧਨੁ ਮਾਲੁ ॥੨੦॥

Sabadh Akhutt Baba Naanaka Khahi Kharach Dhhan Mal ||20||

The Word of the Shabad is Guru Nanak's inexhaustible treasure; this wealth and capital never runs out, no matter how much it is spent and consumed. ||20||

ਖੰਭ ਵਿਕਾਂਦੜੇ ਜੇ ਲਹਾਂ ਘਿੰਨਾ ਸਾਵੀ ਤੋਲਿ ॥

Khanbh Vikandharrae Jae Lehan Ghinna Savee Thol ||

If I could find wings for sale, I would buy them with an equal weight of my flesh.

ਤੰਨਿ ਜੜਾਂਈ ਆਪਣੈ ਲਹਾਂ ਸੁ ਸਜਣੁ ਟੋਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Thann Jarranee Apanai Lehan S Sajan Ttol ||21||

I would attach them to my body, and seek out and find my Friend. ||21||

ਸਜਣੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਾਹਾਂ ਦੈ ਸਾਹੁ ॥

Sajan Sacha Pathisahu Sir Sahan Dhai Sahu ||

My Friend is the True Supreme King, the King over the heads of kings.

ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਸਿ ਬਹਿਠਿਆ ਸੋਹੀਐ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਵੇਸਾਹੁ ॥੨੨॥

Jis Pas Behithia Soheeai Sabhanan Dha Vaesahu ||22||

Sitting by His side, we are exalted and beautified; He is the Support of all. ||22||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੫

Salok Mehala 5

Shalok, Fifth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਰਤੇ ਸੇਈ ਜਿ ਮੁਖੁ ਨ ਮੋੜੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਸਿਾਤਾ ਸਾਈ ॥

Rathae Saeee J Mukh N Morrannih Jinhee Sinjatha Saee ||

They alone are imbued with the Lord, who do not turn their faces away from Him - they realize Him.

ਝੜਿ ਝੜਿ ਪਵਦੇ ਕਚੇ ਬਿਰਹੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਕਾਰਿ ਨ ਆਈ ॥੧॥

Jharr Jharr Pavadhae Kachae Birehee Jinha Kar N Aee ||1||

The false, immature lovers do not know the way of love, and so they fall. ||1||

ਧਣੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਾ ਪਾਟ ਪਟੰਬਰ ਭਾਹੀ ਸੇਤੀ ਜਾਲੇ ॥

Dhhanee Vihoona Patt Pattanbar Bhahee Saethee Jalae ||

Without my Master, I will burn my silk and satin clothes in the fire.

ਧੂੜੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਲੁਡੰਦੜੀ ਸੋਹਾਂ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੈ ਸਹ ਨਾਲੇ ॥੨॥

Dhhoorree Vich Luddandharree Sohan Naanak Thai Seh Nalae ||2||

Even rolling in the dust, I look beautiful, O Nanak, if my Husband Lord is with me. ||2||

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਅਰਾਧੀਐ ਨਾਮਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ॥

Gur Kai Sabadh Aradhheeai Nam Rang Bairag ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, I worship and adore the Naam, with love and balanced detachment.

ਜੀਤੇ ਪੰਚ ਬੈਰਾਈਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਫਲ ਮਾਰੂ ਇਹੁ ਰਾਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jeethae Panch Bairaeea Naanak Safal Maroo Eihu Rag ||3||

When the five enemies are overcome, O Nanak, this musical measure of Raga Maaroo becomes frtuiful. ||3||

ਜਾਂ ਮੂੰ ਇਕੁ ਤ ਲਖ ਤਉ ਜਿਤੀ ਪਿਨਣੇ ਦਰਿ ਕਿਤੜੇ ॥

Jan Moon Eik Th Lakh Tho Jithee Pinanae Dhar Kitharrae ||

When I have the One Lord, I have tens of thousands. Otherwise, people like me beg from door to door.

ਬਾਮਣੁ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਗਇਓ ਜਨੰਮੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਸੋ ਵਿਸਰੇ ॥੪॥

Baman Birathha Gaeiou Jananm Jin Keetho So Visarae ||4||

O Brahmin, your life has passed away uselessly; you have forgotten the One who created you. ||4||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਸੋ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਜੀਐ ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਫੀਕਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sorath So Ras Peejeeai Kabehoo N Feeka Hoe ||

In Raga Sorat'h, drink in this sublime essence, which never loses its taste.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਇ ॥੫॥

Naanak Ram Nam Gun Gaeeahi Dharageh Niramal Soe ||5||

O Nanak, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name, one's reputation is immaculate in the Court of the Lord. ||5||

ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਰਖੇ ਆਪਿ ਤਿਨ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮਾਰਈ ॥

Jo Prabh Rakhae Ap Thin Koe N Maree ||

No one can kill those whom God Himself protects.

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਗੁਣ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Andhar Nam Nidhhan Sadha Gun Saree ||

The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within them. They cherish His Glorious Virtues forever.

ਏਕਾ ਟੇਕ ਅਗੰਮ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਧਾਰਈ ॥

Eaeka Ttaek Aganm Man Than Prabh Dhharee ||

They take the Support of the One, the Inaccessible Lord; they enshrine God in their mind and body.

ਲਗਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ਕੋ ਨ ਉਤਾਰਈ ॥

Laga Rang Apar Ko N Outharee ||

They are imbued with the Love of the Infinite Lord, and no one can wipe it away.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਰਈ ॥

Guramukh Har Gun Gae Sehaj Sukh Saree ||

The Gurmukhs sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord; they obtain the most excellent celestial peace and poise.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਉਰਿ ਹਾਰਈ ॥੬॥

Naanak Nam Nidhhan Ridhai Our Haree ||6||

O Nanak, they enshrine the treasure of the Naam in their hearts. ||6||

ਕਰੇ ਸੁ ਚੰਗਾ ਮਾਨਿ ਦੁਯੀ ਗਣਤ ਲਾਹਿ ॥

Karae S Changa Man Dhuyee Ganath Lahi ||

Whatever God does, accept that as good; leave behind all other judgements.

ਅਪਣੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਿ ਆਪੇ ਲੈਹੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Apanee Nadhar Nihal Apae Laihu Lae ||

He shall cast His Glance of Grace, and attach you to Himself.

ਜਨ ਦੇਹੁ ਮਤੀ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jan Dhaehu Mathee Oupadhaes Vichahu Bharam Jae ||

Instruct yourself with the Teachings, and doubt will depart from within.

ਜੋ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਲੇਖੁ ਸੋਈ ਸਭ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Jo Dhhur Likhia Laekh Soee Sabh Kamae ||

Everyone does that which is pre-ordained by destiny.

ਸਭੁ ਕਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਦੈ ਵਸਿ ਦੂਜੀ ਨਾਹਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sabh Kashh This Dhai Vas Dhoojee Nahi Jae ||

Everything is under His control; there is no other place at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖ ਅਨਦ ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਮੰਨਿ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak Sukh Anadh Bheae Prabh Kee Mann Rajae ||7||

Nanak is in peace and bliss, accepting the Will of God. ||7||

ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਮਰਿਆ ਸੇਈ ਭਏ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

Gur Poora Jin Simaria Saeee Bheae Nihal ||

Those who meditate in remembrance on the Perfect Guru, are exalted and uplifted.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਰਾਧਣਾ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਆਵੈ ਰਾਸਿ ॥੮॥

Naanak Nam Aradhhana Karaj Avai Ras ||8||

O Nanak, dwelling on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, all affairs are resolved. ||8||

ਪਾਪੀ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਏ ਹਾਇ ॥

Papee Karam Kamavadhae Karadhae Haeae Hae ||

The sinners act, and generate bad karma, and then they weep and wail.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਉ ਮਥਨਿ ਮਾਧਾਣੀਆ ਤਿਉ ਮਥੇ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Jio Mathhan Madhhaneea Thio Mathhae Dhhram Rae ||9||

O Nanak, just as the churning stick churns the butter, so does the Righteous Judge of Dharma churn them. ||9||

ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇਨਿ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਜਨਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਜੀਤਿ ॥

Nam Dhhiaein Sajana Janam Padharathh Jeeth ||

Meditating on the Naam, O friend, the treasure of life is won.

ਨਾਨਕ ਧਰਮ ਐਸੇ ਚਵਹਿ ਕੀਤੋ ਭਵਨੁ ਪੁਨੀਤ ॥੧੦॥

Naanak Dhharam Aisae Chavehi Keetho Bhavan Puneeth ||10||

O Nanak, speaking in Righteousness, one's world becomes sanctified. ||10||

ਖੁਭੜੀ ਕੁਥਾਇ ਮਿਠੀ ਗਲਣਿ ਕੁਮੰਤ੍ਰੀਆ ॥

Khubharree Kuthhae Mithee Galan Kumanthreea ||

I am stuck in an evil place, trusting the sweet words of an evil advisor.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇਈ ਉਬਰੇ ਜਿਨਾ ਭਾਗੁ ਮਥਾਹਿ ॥੧੧॥

Naanak Saeee Oubarae Jina Bhag Mathhahi ||11||

O Nanak, they alone are saved, who have such good destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||11||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਸੁਖੀ ਸਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜੋ ਰਤੇ ਸਹ ਆਪਣੈ ॥

Sutharrae Sukhee Savannih Jo Rathae Seh Apanai ||

They alone sleep and dream in peace, who are imbued with the Love of their Husband Lord.

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਵਿਛੋਹਾ ਧਣੀ ਸਉ ਅਠੇ ਪਹਰ ਲਵੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥੧੨॥

Praem Vishhoha Dhhanee So Athae Pehar Lavannih ||12||

Those who have been separated from the Love of their Master, scream and cry twenty-four hours a day. ||12||

ਸੁਤੜੇ ਅਸੰਖ ਮਾਇਆ ਝੂਠੀ ਕਾਰਣੇ ॥

Sutharrae Asankh Maeia Jhoothee Karanae ||

Millions are asleep, in the false illusion of Maya.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੇ ਜਾਗੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜਿ ਰਸਨਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਉਚਾਰਣੇ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Sae Jagannih J Rasana Nam Oucharanae ||13||

O Nanak, they alone are awake and aware, who chant the Naam with their tongues. ||13||

ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਪੇਖਿ ਭੁਲਣੇ ਵੁਠੇ ਨਗਰ ਗੰਧ੍ਰਬ ॥

Mrig Thisana Paekh Bhulanae Vuthae Nagar Gandhhrab ||

Seeing the mirage, the optical illusion, the people are confused and deluded.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਚੁ ਅਰਾਧਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਫਬ ॥੧੪॥

Jinee Sach Aradhhia Naanak Man Than Fab ||14||

Those who worship and adore the True Lord, O Nanak, their minds and bodies are beautiful. ||14||

ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਣ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਾਰੁ ॥

Pathith Oudhharan Parabreham Sanmrathh Purakh Apar ||

The All-powerful Supreme Lord God, the Infinite Primal Being, is the Saving Grace of sinners.

ਜਿਸਹਿ ਉਧਾਰੇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਸੋ ਸਿਮਰੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੫॥

Jisehi Oudhharae Naanaka So Simarae Sirajanehar ||15||

Those whom He saves, meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||15||

ਦੂਜੀ ਛੋਡਿ ਕੁਵਾਟੜੀ ਇਕਸ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Dhoojee Shhodd Kuvattarree Eikas So Chith Lae ||

Forsake duality and the ways of evil; focus your consciousness on the One Lord.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਵਹਣਿ ਲੁੜ੍‍ੰਦੜੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੬॥

Dhoojai Bhavanaee Naanaka Vehan Lurrhandharree Jae ||16||

In the love of duality, O Nanak, the mortals are being washed downstream. ||16||

ਤਿਹਟੜੇ ਬਾਜਾਰ ਸਉਦਾ ਕਰਨਿ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ॥

Thihattarrae Bajar Soudha Karan Vanajaria ||

In the markets and bazaars of the three qualities, the merchants make their deals.

ਸਚੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਜਿਨੀ ਲਦਿਆ ਸੇ ਸਚੜੇ ਪਾਸਾਰ ॥੧੭॥

Sach Vakhar Jinee Ladhia Sae Sacharrae Pasar ||17||

Those who load the true merchandise are the true traders. ||17||

ਪੰਥਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨ ਜਾਣਈ ਭੂਲੀ ਫਿਰੈ ਗਵਾਰਿ ॥

Panthha Praem N Janee Bhoolee Firai Gavar ||

Those who do not know the way of love are foolish; they wander lost and confused.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਾਇ ਕੈ ਪਉਦੇ ਨਰਕਿ ਅੰਧ੍ਹਾਰ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Har Bisarae Kai Poudhae Narak Andhhyar ||18||

O Nanak, forgetting the Lord, they fall into the deep, dark pit of hell. ||18||

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਦੰਮਾਂ ਦੰਮ ॥

Maeia Manahu N Veesarai Mangai Dhanman Dhanm ||

In his mind, the mortal does not forget Maya; he begs for more and more wealth.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਹੀ ਕਰੰਮਿ ॥੧੯॥

So Prabh Chith N Avee Naanak Nehee Karanm ||19||

That God does not even come into his consciousness; O Nanak, it is not in his karma. ||19||

ਤਿਚਰੁ ਮੂਲਿ ਨ ਥੁੜੀਦੋ ਜਿਚਰੁ ਆਪਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ॥

Thichar Mool N Thhurranaeedho Jichar Ap Kirapal ||

The mortal does not run out of capital, as long as the Lord Himself is merciful.

ਸਬਦੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਬਾਬਾ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਾਹਿ ਖਰਚਿ ਧਨੁ ਮਾਲੁ ॥੨੦॥

Sabadh Akhutt Baba Naanaka Khahi Kharach Dhhan Mal ||20||

The Word of the Shabad is Guru Nanak's inexhaustible treasure; this wealth and capital never runs out, no matter how much it is spent and consumed. ||20||

ਖੰਭ ਵਿਕਾਂਦੜੇ ਜੇ ਲਹਾਂ ਘਿੰਨਾ ਸਾਵੀ ਤੋਲਿ ॥

Khanbh Vikandharrae Jae Lehan Ghinna Savee Thol ||

If I could find wings for sale, I would buy them with an equal weight of my flesh.

ਤੰਨਿ ਜੜਾਂਈ ਆਪਣੈ ਲਹਾਂ ਸੁ ਸਜਣੁ ਟੋਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Thann Jarranee Apanai Lehan S Sajan Ttol ||21||

I would attach them to my body, and seek out and find my Friend. ||21||

ਸਜਣੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਾਹਾਂ ਦੈ ਸਾਹੁ ॥

Sajan Sacha Pathisahu Sir Sahan Dhai Sahu ||

My Friend is the True Supreme King, the King over the heads of kings.

ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਸਿ ਬਹਿਠਿਆ ਸੋਹੀਐ ਸਭਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਵੇਸਾਹੁ ॥੨੨॥

Jis Pas Behithia Soheeai Sabhanan Dha Vaesahu ||22||

Sitting by His side, we are exalted and beautified; He is the Support of all. ||22||