ਛੰਤ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਸੁਣਿ ਯਾਰ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਸਜਣ ਇਕ ਕਰਉ ਬੇਨੰਤੀਆ ॥

Sun Yar Hamarae Sajan Eik Karo Baenantheea ||

Listen, O my intimate friend - I have just one prayer to make.

ਤਿਸੁ ਮੋਹਨ ਲਾਲ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਹਉ ਫਿਰਉ ਖੋਜੰਤੀਆ ॥

This Mohan Lal Piarae Ho Firo Khojantheea ||

I have been wandering around, searching for that enticing, sweet Beloved.

ਤਿਸੁ ਦਸਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰੀ ਉਤਾਰੇ ਇਕ ਭੋਰੀ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੀਜੈ ॥

This Dhas Piarae Sir Dhharee Outharae Eik Bhoree Dharasan Dheejai ||

Whoever leads me to my Beloved - I would cut off my head and offer it to him, even if I were granted the Blessed Vision of His Darshan for just an instant.

ਨੈਨ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਰੰਗ ਰੰਗਾਰੇ ਇਕੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਭੀ ਨਾ ਧੀਰੀਜੈ ॥

Nain Hamarae Pria Rang Rangarae Eik Thil Bhee Na Dhheereejai ||

My eyes are drenched with the Love of my Beloved; without Him, I do not have even a moment's peace.

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਿਉ ਮਨੁ ਲੀਨਾ ਜਿਉ ਜਲ ਮੀਨਾ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਜਿਵੈ ਤਿਸੰਤੀਆ ॥

Prabh Sio Man Leena Jio Jal Meena Chathrik Jivai Thisantheea ||

My mind is attached to the Lord, like the fish to the water, and the rainbird, thirsty for the raindrops.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਗਲੀ ਤਿਖਾ ਬੁਝੰਤੀਆ ॥੧॥

Jan Naanak Gur Poora Paeia Sagalee Thikha Bujhantheea ||1||

Servant Nanak has found the Perfect Guru; his thirst is totally quenched. ||1||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਹਭੇ ਸਖੀਆ ਮੂ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜੇਹੀਆ ॥

Yar Vae Pria Habhae Sakheea Moo Kehee N Jaeheea ||

O intimate friend, my Beloved has all these loving companions; I cannot compare to any of them.

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਹਿਕ ਡੂੰ ਹਿਕ ਚਾੜੈ ਹਉ ਕਿਸੁ ਚਿਤੇਹੀਆ ॥

Yar Vae Hik Ddoon Hik Charrai Ho Kis Chithaeheea ||

O intimate friend, each of them is more beautiful than the others; who could consider me?

ਹਿਕ ਦੂੰ ਹਿਕਿ ਚਾੜੇ ਅਨਿਕ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨਿਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਭੋਗ ਬਿਲਾਸਾ ॥

Hik Dhoon Hik Charrae Anik Piarae Nith Karadhae Bhog Bilasa ||

Each of them is more beautiful than the others; countless are His lovers, constantly enjoying bliss with Him.

ਤਿਨਾ ਦੇਖਿ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ਉਠੰਦਾ ਹਉ ਕਦਿ ਪਾਈ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਾ ॥

Thina Dhaekh Man Chao Outhandha Ho Kadh Paee Gunathasa ||

Beholding them, desire wells up in my mind; when will I obtain the Lord, the treasure of virtue?

ਜਿਨੀ ਮੈਡਾ ਲਾਲੁ ਰੀਝਾਇਆ ਹਉ ਤਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਨੁ ਡੇਂਹੀਆ ॥

Jinee Maidda Lal Reejhaeia Ho This Agai Man Ddaeneheea ||

I dedicate my mind to those who please and attract my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਹੈ ਸੁਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਮੂ ਦਸਿ ਡਿਖਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਕੇਹੀਆ ॥੨॥

Naanak Kehai Sun Bino Suhagan Moo Dhas Ddikha Pir Kaeheea ||2||

Says Nanak, hear my prayer, O happy soul-brides; tell me, what does my Husband Lord look like? ||2||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਪਿਰੁ ਆਪਣ ਭਾਣਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਨੀਸੀ ਛੰਦਾ ॥

Yar Vae Pir Apan Bhana Kishh Neesee Shhandha ||

O intimate friend, my Husband Lord does whatever He pleases; He is not dependent on anyone.

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਤੈ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਲਾਲਨੁ ਮੂ ਦਸਿ ਦਸੰਦਾ ॥

Yar Vae Thai Ravia Lalan Moo Dhas Dhasandha ||

O intimate friend, you have enjoyed your Beloved; please, tell me about Him.

ਲਾਲਨੁ ਤੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਜੈ ਧਨ ਭਾਗ ਮਥਾਣੇ ॥

Lalan Thai Paeia Ap Gavaeia Jai Dhhan Bhag Mathhanae ||

They alone find their Beloved, who eradicate self-conceit; such is the good destiny written on their foreheads.

ਬਾਂਹ ਪਕੜਿ ਠਾਕੁਰਿ ਹਉ ਘਿਧੀ ਗੁਣ ਅਵਗਣ ਨ ਪਛਾਣੇ ॥

Banh Pakarr Thakur Ho Ghidhhee Gun Avagan N Pashhanae ||

Taking me by the arm, the Lord and Master has made me His own; He has not considered my merits or demerits.

ਗੁਣ ਹਾਰੁ ਤੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਲੁ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਹਭੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੁਹੰਦਾ ॥

Gun Har Thai Paeia Rang Lal Banaeia This Habho Kishh Suhandha ||

She, whom You have adorned with the necklace of virtue, and dyed in the deep crimson color of His Love - everything looks beautiful on her.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਧੰਨਿ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਸਾਈ ਜਿਸੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਭਤਾਰੁ ਵਸੰਦਾ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Dhhann Suhagan Saee Jis Sang Bhathar Vasandha ||3||

O servant Nanak, blessed is that happy soul-bride, who dwells with her Husband Lord. ||3||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਨਿਤ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਖੇਦੀ ਸਾ ਮੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Yar Vae Nith Sukh Sukhaedhee Sa Mai Paee ||

O intimate friend, I have found that peace which I sought.

ਵਰੁ ਲੋੜੀਦਾ ਆਇਆ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ॥

Var Lorreedha Aeia Vajee Vadhhaee ||

My sought-after Husband Lord has come home, and now, congratulations are pouring in.

ਮਹਾ ਮੰਗਲੁ ਰਹਸੁ ਥੀਆ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਸਦ ਨਵ ਰੰਗੀਆ ॥

Meha Mangal Rehas Thheea Pir Dhaeial Sadh Nav Rangeea ||

Great joy and happiness welled up, when my Husband Lord, of ever-fresh beauty, showed mercy to me.

ਵਡ ਭਾਗਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਸਾਧ ਕੈ ਸਤਸੰਗੀਆ ॥

Vadd Bhag Paeia Gur Milaeia Sadhh Kai Sathasangeea ||

By great good fortune, I have found Him; the Guru has united me with Him, through the Saadh Sangat, the True Congregation of the Holy.

ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਸਗਲ ਪੂਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਅੰਕਿ ਅੰਕੁ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥

Asa Manasa Sagal Pooree Pria Ank Ank Milaee ||

My hopes and desires have all been fulfilled; my Beloved Husband Lord has hugged me close in His embrace.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਖੇਦੀ ਸਾ ਮੈ ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੧॥

Binavanth Naanak Sukh Sukhaedhee Sa Mai Gur Mil Paee ||4||1||

Prays Nanak, I have found that peace which I sought, meeting with the Guru. ||4||1||

ਛੰਤ ॥

Shhanth ||

Chhant:

ਸੁਣਿ ਯਾਰ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਸਜਣ ਇਕ ਕਰਉ ਬੇਨੰਤੀਆ ॥

Sun Yar Hamarae Sajan Eik Karo Baenantheea ||

Listen, O my intimate friend - I have just one prayer to make.

ਤਿਸੁ ਮੋਹਨ ਲਾਲ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਹਉ ਫਿਰਉ ਖੋਜੰਤੀਆ ॥

This Mohan Lal Piarae Ho Firo Khojantheea ||

I have been wandering around, searching for that enticing, sweet Beloved.

ਤਿਸੁ ਦਸਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਿਰੁ ਧਰੀ ਉਤਾਰੇ ਇਕ ਭੋਰੀ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੀਜੈ ॥

This Dhas Piarae Sir Dhharee Outharae Eik Bhoree Dharasan Dheejai ||

Whoever leads me to my Beloved - I would cut off my head and offer it to him, even if I were granted the Blessed Vision of His Darshan for just an instant.

ਨੈਨ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਰੰਗ ਰੰਗਾਰੇ ਇਕੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਭੀ ਨਾ ਧੀਰੀਜੈ ॥

Nain Hamarae Pria Rang Rangarae Eik Thil Bhee Na Dhheereejai ||

My eyes are drenched with the Love of my Beloved; without Him, I do not have even a moment's peace.

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਿਉ ਮਨੁ ਲੀਨਾ ਜਿਉ ਜਲ ਮੀਨਾ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਜਿਵੈ ਤਿਸੰਤੀਆ ॥

Prabh Sio Man Leena Jio Jal Meena Chathrik Jivai Thisantheea ||

My mind is attached to the Lord, like the fish to the water, and the rainbird, thirsty for the raindrops.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਗਲੀ ਤਿਖਾ ਬੁਝੰਤੀਆ ॥੧॥

Jan Naanak Gur Poora Paeia Sagalee Thikha Bujhantheea ||1||

Servant Nanak has found the Perfect Guru; his thirst is totally quenched. ||1||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਹਭੇ ਸਖੀਆ ਮੂ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜੇਹੀਆ ॥

Yar Vae Pria Habhae Sakheea Moo Kehee N Jaeheea ||

O intimate friend, my Beloved has all these loving companions; I cannot compare to any of them.

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਹਿਕ ਡੂੰ ਹਿਕ ਚਾੜੈ ਹਉ ਕਿਸੁ ਚਿਤੇਹੀਆ ॥

Yar Vae Hik Ddoon Hik Charrai Ho Kis Chithaeheea ||

O intimate friend, each of them is more beautiful than the others; who could consider me?

ਹਿਕ ਦੂੰ ਹਿਕਿ ਚਾੜੇ ਅਨਿਕ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨਿਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਭੋਗ ਬਿਲਾਸਾ ॥

Hik Dhoon Hik Charrae Anik Piarae Nith Karadhae Bhog Bilasa ||

Each of them is more beautiful than the others; countless are His lovers, constantly enjoying bliss with Him.

ਤਿਨਾ ਦੇਖਿ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ਉਠੰਦਾ ਹਉ ਕਦਿ ਪਾਈ ਗੁਣਤਾਸਾ ॥

Thina Dhaekh Man Chao Outhandha Ho Kadh Paee Gunathasa ||

Beholding them, desire wells up in my mind; when will I obtain the Lord, the treasure of virtue?

ਜਿਨੀ ਮੈਡਾ ਲਾਲੁ ਰੀਝਾਇਆ ਹਉ ਤਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਨੁ ਡੇਂਹੀਆ ॥

Jinee Maidda Lal Reejhaeia Ho This Agai Man Ddaeneheea ||

I dedicate my mind to those who please and attract my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਹੈ ਸੁਣਿ ਬਿਨਉ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਮੂ ਦਸਿ ਡਿਖਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਕੇਹੀਆ ॥੨॥

Naanak Kehai Sun Bino Suhagan Moo Dhas Ddikha Pir Kaeheea ||2||

Says Nanak, hear my prayer, O happy soul-brides; tell me, what does my Husband Lord look like? ||2||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਪਿਰੁ ਆਪਣ ਭਾਣਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਨੀਸੀ ਛੰਦਾ ॥

Yar Vae Pir Apan Bhana Kishh Neesee Shhandha ||

O intimate friend, my Husband Lord does whatever He pleases; He is not dependent on anyone.

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਤੈ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਲਾਲਨੁ ਮੂ ਦਸਿ ਦਸੰਦਾ ॥

Yar Vae Thai Ravia Lalan Moo Dhas Dhasandha ||

O intimate friend, you have enjoyed your Beloved; please, tell me about Him.

ਲਾਲਨੁ ਤੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਜੈ ਧਨ ਭਾਗ ਮਥਾਣੇ ॥

Lalan Thai Paeia Ap Gavaeia Jai Dhhan Bhag Mathhanae ||

They alone find their Beloved, who eradicate self-conceit; such is the good destiny written on their foreheads.

ਬਾਂਹ ਪਕੜਿ ਠਾਕੁਰਿ ਹਉ ਘਿਧੀ ਗੁਣ ਅਵਗਣ ਨ ਪਛਾਣੇ ॥

Banh Pakarr Thakur Ho Ghidhhee Gun Avagan N Pashhanae ||

Taking me by the arm, the Lord and Master has made me His own; He has not considered my merits or demerits.

ਗੁਣ ਹਾਰੁ ਤੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਲੁ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਹਭੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੁਹੰਦਾ ॥

Gun Har Thai Paeia Rang Lal Banaeia This Habho Kishh Suhandha ||

She, whom You have adorned with the necklace of virtue, and dyed in the deep crimson color of His Love - everything looks beautiful on her.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਧੰਨਿ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਸਾਈ ਜਿਸੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਭਤਾਰੁ ਵਸੰਦਾ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Dhhann Suhagan Saee Jis Sang Bhathar Vasandha ||3||

O servant Nanak, blessed is that happy soul-bride, who dwells with her Husband Lord. ||3||

ਯਾਰ ਵੇ ਨਿਤ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਖੇਦੀ ਸਾ ਮੈ ਪਾਈ ॥

Yar Vae Nith Sukh Sukhaedhee Sa Mai Paee ||

O intimate friend, I have found that peace which I sought.

ਵਰੁ ਲੋੜੀਦਾ ਆਇਆ ਵਜੀ ਵਾਧਾਈ ॥

Var Lorreedha Aeia Vajee Vadhhaee ||

My sought-after Husband Lord has come home, and now, congratulations are pouring in.

ਮਹਾ ਮੰਗਲੁ ਰਹਸੁ ਥੀਆ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਸਦ ਨਵ ਰੰਗੀਆ ॥

Meha Mangal Rehas Thheea Pir Dhaeial Sadh Nav Rangeea ||

Great joy and happiness welled up, when my Husband Lord, of ever-fresh beauty, showed mercy to me.

ਵਡ ਭਾਗਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ਸਾਧ ਕੈ ਸਤਸੰਗੀਆ ॥

Vadd Bhag Paeia Gur Milaeia Sadhh Kai Sathasangeea ||

By great good fortune, I have found Him; the Guru has united me with Him, through the Saadh Sangat, the True Congregation of the Holy.

ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਸਗਲ ਪੂਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਅੰਕਿ ਅੰਕੁ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥

Asa Manasa Sagal Pooree Pria Ank Ank Milaee ||

My hopes and desires have all been fulfilled; my Beloved Husband Lord has hugged me close in His embrace.

ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਖੇਦੀ ਸਾ ਮੈ ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥੧॥

Binavanth Naanak Sukh Sukhaedhee Sa Mai Gur Mil Paee ||4||1||

Prays Nanak, I have found that peace which I sought, meeting with the Guru. ||4||1||