ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੪

Salok Mehala 4

Shalok, Fourth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Vaddabhageea Sohaganee Jinha Guramukh Milia Har Rae ||

Blessed and very fortunate are those happy soul-brides who, as Gurmukh, meet their Sovereign Lord King.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੀਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥

Anthar Joth Paragaseea Naanak Nam Samae ||1||

The Light of God shines within them; O Nanak, they are absorbed in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਤਾ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Purakh Hai Jin Sach Jatha Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the Primal Being, who has realized the True Lord.

ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਖ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jith Miliai Thikh Outharai Than Man Seethal Hoe ||

Meeting Him, thirst is quenched, and the body and mind are cooled and soothed.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਤਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਸਮਤੁ ਸਭ ਕੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sath Purakh Hai Jis No Samath Sabh Koe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the True Primal Being, who looks upon all alike.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਤੁਲਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Niravair Hai Jis Nindha Ousathath Thul Hoe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who has no hatred; slander and praise are all the same to Him.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sujan Hai Jis Anthar Breham Veechar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the All-knowing True Guru, who has realized God within.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Nirankar Hai Jis Anth N Paravar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the Formless True Guru, who has no end or limitation.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਸਚੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathiguroo Hai J Sach Dhrirraeae Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who implants the Truth within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਜਿਸ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sathigur Vahu Vahu Jis Thae Nam Parapath Hoe ||2||

O Nanak, Blessed and Great is the True Guru, through whom the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is received. ||2||

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ॥

Har Prabh Sacha Sohila Guramukh Nam Govindh ||

For the Gurmukh, the true Song of Praise is to chant the Name of the Lord God.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦੁ ॥

Anadhin Nam Salahana Har Japia Man Anandh ||

Chanting the Praises of the Lord, their minds are in ecstasy.

ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥

Vaddabhagee Har Paeia Pooran Paramanandh ||

By great good fortune, they find the Lord, the Embodiment of perfect, supreme bliss.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਿਆ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਭੰਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Nam Salahia Bahurr N Man Than Bhang ||3||

Servant Nanak praises the Naam, the Name of the Lord; no obstacle will block his mind or body. ||3||

ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਸਜਣ ਮਿਲਹਿ ਪਿਆਰਿਆ ॥

Moon Pireea So Naehu Kio Sajan Milehi Piaria ||

I am in love with my Beloved; how can I meet my Dear Friend?

ਹਉ ਢੂਢੇਦੀ ਤਿਨ ਸਜਣ ਸਚਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Ho Dtoodtaedhee Thin Sajan Sach Savaria ||

I seek that friend, who is embellished with Truth.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੈਡਾ ਮਿਤੁ ਹੈ ਜੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Sathigur Maidda Mith Hai Jae Milai Th Eihu Man Varia ||

The True Guru is my Friend; if I meet Him, I will offer this mind as a sacrifice to Him.

ਦੇਂਦਾ ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਸਿ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿਆ ॥

Dhaenadha Moon Pir Dhas Har Sajan Sirajaneharia ||

He has shown me my Beloved Lord, my Friend, the Creator.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਭਾਲੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਲਿ ਦਿਖਾਲਿਆ ॥੪॥

Naanak Ho Pir Bhalee Apana Sathigur Nal Dhikhalia ||4||

O Nanak, I was searching for my Beloved; the True Guru has shown me that He has been with me all the time. ||4||

ਹਉ ਖੜੀ ਨਿਹਾਲੀ ਪੰਧੁ ਮਤੁ ਮੂੰ ਸਜਣੁ ਆਵਏ ॥

Ho Kharree Nihalee Pandhh Math Moon Sajan Aveae ||

I stand by the side of the road, waiting for You; O my Friend, I hope that You will come.

ਕੋ ਆਣਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਅਜੁ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਏ ॥

Ko An Milavai Aj Mai Pir Mael Milaveae ||

If only someone would come today and unite me in Union with my Beloved.

ਹਉ ਜੀਉ ਕਰੀ ਤਿਸ ਵਿਟਉ ਚਉ ਖੰਨੀਐ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੀ ਦਿਖਾਵਏ ॥

Ho Jeeo Karee This Vitto Cho Khanneeai Jo Mai Piree Dhikhaveae ||

I would cut my living body into four pieces for anyone who shows me my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਲਾਵਏ ॥੫॥

Naanak Har Hoe Dhaeial Than Gur Poora Maelaveae ||5||

O Nanak, when the Lord becomes merciful, then He leads us to meet the Perfect Guru. ||5||

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਰੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਤਨਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੂੜੀ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anthar Jor Houmai Than Maeia Koorree Avai Jae ||

The power of egotism prevails within, and the body is controlled by Maya; the false ones come and go in reincarnation.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਮੰਨਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਦੁਤਰੁ ਤਰਿਆ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Furamaeia Mann N Sakee Dhuthar Tharia N Jae ||

If someone does not obey the Command of the True Guru, he cannot cross over the treacherous world-ocean.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋ ਚਲੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee So Chalai Sathigur Bhae ||

Whoever is blessed with the Lord's Glance of Grace, walks in harmony with the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਸਫਲੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਛੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Dharasan Safal Hai Jo Eishhai So Fal Pae ||

The Blessed Vision of the True Guru's Darshan is fruitful; through it, one obtains the fruits of his desires.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੰਨਿਆਂ ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਲਾਗਉ ਪਾਇ ॥

Jinee Sathigur Manniaan Ho Thin Kae Lago Pae ||

I touch the feet of those who believe in and obey the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Tha Ka Dhas Hai J Anadhin Rehai Liv Lae ||6||

Nanak is the slave of those who, night and day, remain lovingly attuned to the Lord. ||6||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦਰਸਨ ਕਿਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤੀਐ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Bin Dharasan Kio Thripatheeai ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they find satisfaction without His Darshan?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਰਹਸੀਐ ॥੭॥

Naanak Milae Subhae Guramukh Eihu Man Rehaseeai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs meet Him with ease, and this mind blossoms forth in joy. ||7||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨਿ ਪਿਰ ਬਾਹਰੇ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Kio Jeevan Pir Baharae ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they live without Him?

ਜਾਂ ਸਹੁ ਦੇਖਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਥੀਵਨਿ ਭੀ ਹਰੇ ॥੮॥

Jan Sahu Dhaekhan Apana Naanak Thheevan Bhee Harae ||8||

When they see their Husband Lord, O Nanak, they are rejuvenated. ||8||

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨੇਹੁ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਚੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Jina Guramukh Andhar Naehu Thai Preetham Sachai Laeia ||

Those Gurmukhs who are filled with love for You, my True Beloved,

ਰਾਤੀ ਅਤੈ ਡੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੯॥

Rathee Athai Ddaehu Naanak Praem Samaeia ||9||

O Nanak, remain immersed in the Lord's Love, night and day. ||9||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਚੀ ਆਸਕੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Guramukh Sachee Asakee Jith Preetham Sacha Paeeai ||

The love of the Gurmukh is true; through it, the True Beloved is attained.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹਹਿ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ॥੧੦॥

Anadhin Rehehi Anandh Naanak Sehaj Samaeeai ||10||

Night and day, remain in bliss, O Nanak, immersed in intuitive peace and poise. ||10||

ਸਚਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Sacha Praem Piar Gur Poorae Thae Paeeai ||

True love and affection are obtained from the Perfect Guru.

ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਭੰਗੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈਐ ॥੧੧॥

Kabehoo N Hovai Bhang Naanak Har Gun Gaeeai ||11||

They never break, O Nanak, if one sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||11||

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਚਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪਿਰੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਿਆ ॥

Jinha Andhar Sacha Naehu Kio Jeevanih Piree Vihoonia ||

How can those who have true love within them live without their Husband Lord?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਆਪਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਚਿਰੀ ਵਿਛੁੰਨਿਆ ॥੧੨॥

Guramukh Maelae Ap Naanak Chiree Vishhunnia ||12||

The Lord unites the Gurmukhs with Himself, O Nanak; they were separated from Him for such a long time. ||12||

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਤਉ ਆਪੇ ਲਾਇਆ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਰਿ ॥

Jin Ko Praem Piar Tho Apae Laeia Karam Kar ||

You grant Your Grace to those whom You Yourself bless with love and affection.

ਨਾਨਕ ਲੇਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਮੈ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Laehu Milae Mai Jachik Dheejai Nam Har ||13||

O Lord, please let Nanak meet with You; please bless this beggar with Your Name. ||13||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਸੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Guramukh Hasai Guramukh Rovai ||

The Gurmukh laughs, and the Gurmukh cries.

ਜਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੇ ਸਾਈ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

J Guramukh Karae Saee Bhagath Hovai ||

Whatever the Gurmukh does, is devotional worship.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Guramukh Hovai S Karae Veechar ||

Whoever becomes Gurmukh contemplates the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਵੈ ਪਾਰੁ ॥੧੪॥

Guramukh Naanak Pavai Par ||14||

The Gurmukh, O Nanak, crosses over to the other shore. ||14||

ਜਿਨਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Jina Andhar Nam Nidhhan Hai Gurabanee Veechar ||

Those who have the Naam within, contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਸਦ ਉਜਲੇ ਤਿਤੁ ਸਚੈ ਦਰਬਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Kae Mukh Sadh Oujalae Thith Sachai Dharabar ||

Their faces are always radiant in the Court of the True Lord.

ਤਿਨ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਖਸੇ ਕਰਤਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Behadhia Outhadhia Kadhae N Visarai J Ap Bakhasae Karathar ||

Sitting down and standing up, they never forget the Creator, who forgives them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਨ ਵਿਛੁੜਹਿ ਜਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿ ॥੧੫॥

Naanak Guramukh Milae N Vishhurrehi J Maelae Sirajanehar ||15||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are united with the Lord. Those united by the Creator Lord, shall never be separated again. ||15||

ਗੁਰ ਪੀਰਾਂ ਕੀ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਕਰੜੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Gur Peeran Kee Chakaree Mehan Kararree Sukh Sar ||

To work for the Guru, or a spiritual teacher, is terribly difficult, but it brings the most excellent peace.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਾਏ ਹੇਤ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee This Laeae Haeth Piar ||

The Lord casts His Glance of Grace, and inspires love and affection.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਗਿਆ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

Sathigur Kee Saevai Lagia Bhoujal Tharai Sansar ||

Joined to the service of the True Guru, the mortal being crosses over the terrifying world-ocean.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeisee Anthar Bibaek Beechar ||

The fruits of the mind's desires are obtained, with clear contemplation and discriminating understanding within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਭੁ ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੬॥

Naanak Sathigur Miliai Prabh Paeeai Sabh Dhookh Nivaranehar ||16||

O Nanak, meeting the True Guru, God is found; He is the Eradicator of all sorrow. ||16||

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਸੇਵਾ ਜੋ ਕਰੇ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Saeva Jo Karae Dhoojai Bhae Chith Lae ||

The self-willed manmukh may perform service, but his consciousness is attached to the love of duality.

ਪੁਤੁ ਕਲਤੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਹੈ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਧਾਇ ॥

Puth Kalath Kuttanb Hai Maeia Mohu Vadhhae ||

Through Maya, his emotional attachment to children, spouse and relatives increases.

ਦਰਗਹਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਮੰਗੀਐ ਕੋਈ ਅੰਤਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Dharagehi Laekha Mangeeai Koee Anth N Sakee Shhaddae ||

He shall be called to account in the Court of the Lord, and in the end, no one will be able to save him.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਹੈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇ ॥

Bin Navai Sabh Dhukh Hai Dhukhadhaee Moh Mae ||

Without the Lord's Name, all is pain. Attachment to Maya is agonizingly painful.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਆਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Nadharee Aeia Moh Maeia Vishhurr Sabh Jae ||17||

O Nanak, the Gurmukh comes to see, that attachment to Maya separates all from the Lord. ||17||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਮੰਨੇ ਸਹ ਕੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਹੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Hukam Mannae Seh Kaera Hukamae Hee Sukh Paeae ||

The Gurmukh obeys the Order of her Husband Lord God; through the Hukam of His Command, she finds peace.

ਹੁਕਮੋ ਸੇਵੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਅਰਾਧੇ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਸਮੈ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Hukamo Saevae Hukam Aradhhae Hukamae Samai Samaeae ||

In His Will, she serves; in His Will, she worship and adores Him.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤੁ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Hukam Varath Naem Such Sanjam Man Chindhia Fal Paeae ||

In His Will, she merges in absorption. His Will is her fast, vow, purity and self-discipline; through it, she obtains the fruits of her mind's desires.

ਸਦਾ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਜਿ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਏ ॥

Sadha Suhagan J Hukamai Bujhai Sathigur Saevai Liv Laeae ||

She is always and forever the happy, pure soul-bride, who realizes His Will; she serves the True Guru, inspired by loving absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਨ ਊਪਰਿ ਤਿਨਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Kirapa Karae Jin Oopar Thina Hukamae Leae Milaeae ||18||

O Nanak, those upon whom the Lord showers His Mercy, are merged and immersed in His Will. ||18||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੁਝੇ ਬਪੁੜੀ ਨਿਤ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Hukam N Bujhae Bapurree Nith Houmai Karam Kamae ||

The wretched, self-willed manmukhs do not realize His Will; they continually act in ego.

ਵਰਤ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਪੂਜਾ ਪਾਖੰਡਿ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Varath Naem Such Sanjam Pooja Pakhandd Bharam N Jae ||

By ritualistic fasts, vows, purities, self-disciplines and worship ceremonies, they still cannot get rid of their hypocrisy and doubt.

ਅੰਤਰਹੁ ਕੁਸੁਧੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਬੇਧੇ ਜਿਉ ਹਸਤੀ ਛਾਰੁ ਉਡਾਏ ॥

Antharahu Kusudhh Maeia Mohi Baedhhae Jio Hasathee Shhar Ouddaeae ||

Inwardly, they are impure, pierced through by attachment to Maya; they are like elephants, who throw dirt all over themselves right after their bath.

ਜਿਨਿ ਉਪਾਏ ਤਿਸੈ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਚੇਤੇ ਕਿਉ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Jin Oupaeae Thisai N Chaethehi Bin Chaethae Kio Sukh Paeae ||

They do not even think of the One who created them. Without thinking of Him, they cannot find peace.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਪੰਚੁ ਕੀਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਕਰਤੈ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਮਾਏ ॥੧੯॥

Naanak Parapanch Keea Dhhur Karathai Poorab Likhia Kamaeae ||19||

O Nanak, the Primal Creator has made the drama of the Universe; all act as they are pre-ordained. ||19||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਭਈ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਤ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Guramukh Paratheeth Bhee Man Mania Anadhin Saeva Karath Samae ||

The Gurmukh has faith; his mind is contented and satisfied. Night and day, he serves the Lord, absorbed in Him.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਭ ਪੂਜੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸੁ ਦੇਖੈ ਸਭ ਆਇ ॥

Anthar Sathigur Guroo Sabh Poojae Sathigur Ka Dharas Dhaekhai Sabh Ae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, is within; all worship and adore Him. Everyone comes to see the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

ਮੰਨੀਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਰਮ ਬੀਚਾਰੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਭੁਖ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥

Manneeai Sathigur Param Beecharee Jith Miliai Thisana Bhukh Sabh Jae ||

So believe in the True Guru, the supreme sublime Contemplator. Meeting with Him, hunger and thirst are completely relieved.

ਹਉ ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਚਾ ਦੇਇ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Ho Sadha Sadha Baliharee Gur Apunae Jo Prabh Sacha Dhaee Milae ||

I am forever a sacrifice to my Guru, who leads me to meet the True Lord God.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਮੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਸਚਾ ਜੋ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣੀ ਲਗੇ ਆਇ ॥੨੦॥

Naanak Karam Paeia Thin Sacha Jo Gur Charanee Lagae Ae ||20||

O Nanak, those who come and fall at the Feet of the Guru are blessed with the karma of Truth. ||20||

ਜਿਨ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਸੇ ਸਜਣ ਮੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Jin Pireea So Naehu Sae Sajan Mai Nal ||

That Beloved, with whom I am in love, that Friend of mine is with me.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਉ ਫਿਰਾਂ ਭੀ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਖਾ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Anthar Bahar Ho Firan Bhee Hiradhai Rakha Samal ||21||

I wander around inside and outside, but I always keep Him enshrined within my heart. ||21||

ਜਿਨਾ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਇਕ ਚਿਤਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Jina Eik Man Eik Chith Dhhiaeia Sathigur So Chith Lae ||

Those who meditate on the Lord single-mindedly, with one-pointed concentration, link their consciousness to the True Guru.

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਦੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਹਉਮੈ ਵਡਾ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਭਏ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

Thin Kee Dhukh Bhukh Houmai Vadda Rog Gaeia Niradhokh Bheae Liv Lae ||

They are rid of pain, hunger, and the great illness of egotism; lovingly attuned to the Lord, they become free of pain.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਉਚਰਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਮਹਿ ਸਵੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Gun Gavehi Gun Oucharehi Gun Mehi Savai Samae ||

They sing His Praises, and chant His Praises; in His Glorious Praises, they sleep in absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਇ ॥੨੨॥

Naanak Gur Poorae Thae Paeia Sehaj Milia Prabh Ae ||22||

O Nanak, through the Perfect Guru, they come to meet God with intuitive peace and poise. ||22||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਨ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Manamukh Maeia Mohu Hai Nam N Lagai Piar ||

The self-willed manmukhs are emotionally attached to Maya; they are not in love with the Naam.

ਕੂੜੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਕੂੜੁ ਸੰਘਰੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰੈ ਆਹਾਰੁ ॥

Koorr Kamavai Koorr Sangharai Koorr Karai Ahar ||

They practice falsehood, gather falsehood, and eat the food of falsehood.

ਬਿਖੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਧਨੁ ਸੰਚਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਭੁ ਛਾਰੁ ॥

Bikh Maeia Dhhan Sanch Marehi Anth Hoe Sabh Shhar ||

Gathering the poisonous wealth and property of Maya, they die; in the end, they are all reduced to ashes.

ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਸੁਚਿ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲੋਭੁ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

Karam Dhharam Such Sanjam Karehi Anthar Lobh Vikar ||

They perform religious rituals of purity and self-discipline, but they are filled with greed, evil and corruption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਜਿ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਸੁ ਥਾਇ ਨ ਪਵੈ ਦਰਗਹ ਹੋਇ ਖੁਆਰੁ ॥੨੩॥

Naanak Manamukh J Kamavai S Thhae N Pavai Dharageh Hoe Khuar ||23||

O Nanak, the actions of the self-willed manmukhs are not accepted; in the Court of the Lord, they are miserable. ||23||

ਸਭਨਾ ਰਾਗਾਂ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੋ ਭਲਾ ਭਾਈ ਜਿਤੁ ਵਸਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Sabhana Ragan Vich So Bhala Bhaee Jith Vasia Man Ae ||

Among all Ragas, that one is sublime, O Siblings of Destiny, by which the Lord comes to abide in the mind.

ਰਾਗੁ ਨਾਦੁ ਸਭੁ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Rag Nadh Sabh Sach Hai Keemath Kehee N Jae ||

Those Ragas which are in the Sound-current of the Naad are totally true; their value cannot be expressed.

ਰਾਗੈ ਨਾਦੈ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਇਨੀ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥

Ragai Nadhai Bahara Einee Hukam N Boojhia Jae ||

Those Ragas which are not in the Sound-current of the Naad - by these, the Lord's Will cannot be understood.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਤਿਨਾ ਰਾਸਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Naanak Hukamai Boojhai Thina Ras Hoe Sathigur Thae Sojhee Pae ||

O Nanak, they alone are right, who understand the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਹੋਇਆ ਜਿਉ ਤਿਸੈ ਦੀ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੨੪॥

Sabh Kishh This Thae Hoeia Jio Thisai Dhee Rajae ||24||

Everything happens as He wills. ||24||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਿਚਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Vich Anmrith Nam Hai Anmrith Kehai Kehae ||

The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within the True Guru.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁੋ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

Guramathee Nam Niramaluo Niramal Nam Dhhiae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, one meditates on the Immaculate Naam, the Pure and Holy Naam.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ਤਤੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Anmrith Banee Thath Hai Guramukh Vasai Man Ae ||

The Ambrosial Word of His Bani is the true essence. It comes to abide in the mind of the Gurmukh.

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਕਮਲੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Hiradhai Kamal Paragasia Jothee Joth Milae ||

The heart-lotus blossoms forth, and one's light merges in the Light.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਤਿਨ ਕਉ ਮੇਲਿਓਨੁ ਜਿਨ ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਲਿਖਾਇ ॥੨੫॥

Naanak Sathigur Thin Ko Maelioun Jin Dhhur Masathak Bhag Likhae ||25||

O Nanak, they alone meet with the True Guru, who have such pre-ordained destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||25||

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਅਗਿ ਹੈ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Andhar Thisana Ag Hai Manamukh Bhukh N Jae ||

Within the self-willed manmukhs is the fire of desire; their hunger does not depart.

ਮੋਹੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਸਭੁ ਕੂੜੁ ਹੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਲਪਟਾਇ ॥

Mohu Kuttanb Sabh Koorr Hai Koorr Rehia Lapattae ||

Emotional attachments to relatives are totally false; they remain engrossed in falsehood.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਚਿੰਤਵੈ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਬਧਾ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anadhin Chintha Chinthavai Chintha Badhha Jae ||

Night and day, they are troubled by anxiety; bound to anxiety, they depart.

ਜੰਮਣੁ ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਚੁਕਈ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Janman Maran N Chukee Houmai Karam Kamae ||

Their comings and goings in reincarnation never end; they do their deeds in egotism.

ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਉਬਰੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥੨੬॥

Gur Saranaee Oubarai Naanak Leae Shhaddae ||26||

But in the Guru's Sanctuary, they are saved, O Nanak, and set free. ||26||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹਰਿ ਧਿਆਇਦਾ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Purakh Har Dhhiaeidha Sathasangath Sathigur Bhae ||

The True Guru meditates on the Lord, the Primal Being. The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, loves the True Guru.

ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਦੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਲਾਇ ॥

Sathasangath Sathigur Saevadhae Har Maelae Gur Maelae ||

Those who join the Sat Sangat, and serve the True Guru - the Guru unites them in the Lord's Union.

ਏਹੁ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਬੋਹਿਥੁ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਰਾਇ ॥

Eaehu Bhoujal Jagath Sansar Hai Gur Bohithh Nam Tharae ||

This world, this universe, is a terrifying ocean. On the Boat of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the Guru carries us across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਰਿ ਲੰਘਾਇ ॥

Gurasikhee Bhana Mannia Gur Poora Par Langhae ||

The Sikhs of the Guru accept and obey the Lord's Will; the Perfect Guru carries them across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾਂ ਕੀ ਹਰਿ ਧੂੜਿ ਦੇਹਿ ਹਮ ਪਾਪੀ ਭੀ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਂਹਿ ॥

Gurasikhan Kee Har Dhhoorr Dhaehi Ham Papee Bhee Gath Panhi ||

O Lord, please bless me with the dust of the feet of the Guru's Sikhs. I am a sinner - please save me.

ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਆਇ ॥

Dhhur Masathak Har Prabh Likhia Gur Naanak Milia Ae ||

Those who have such pre-ordained destiny written upon their foreheads by the Lord God, come to meet Guru Nanak.

ਜਮਕੰਕਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਅਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Jamakankar Mar Bidharian Har Dharageh Leae Shhaddae ||

The Messenger of Death is beaten and driven away; we are saved in the Court of the Lord.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾ ਨੋ ਸਾਬਾਸਿ ਹੈ ਹਰਿ ਤੁਠਾ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥੨੭॥

Gurasikha No Sabas Hai Har Thutha Mael Milae ||27||

Blessed and celebrated are the Sikhs of the Guru; in His Pleasure, the Lord unites them in His Union. ||27||

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥

Gur Poorai Har Nam Dhirraeia Jin Vichahu Bharam Chukaeia ||

The Perfect Guru has implanted the Lord's Name within me; it has dispelled my doubts from within.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਰਤਿ ਗਾਇ ਕਰਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਮਗੁ ਦੇਖਾਇਆ ॥

Ram Nam Har Keerath Gae Kar Chanan Mag Dhaekhaeia ||

Singing the Kirtan of the Praises of the Lord's Name, the Lord's path is illuminated and shown to His Sikhs.

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ਏਕ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥

Houmai Mar Eaek Liv Lagee Anthar Nam Vasaeia ||

Conquering my egotism, I remain lovingly attuned to the One Lord; the Naam, the Name of the Lord, dwells within me.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਜਮੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕੈ ਸਚੈ ਨਾਇ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥

Guramathee Jam Johi N Sakai Sachai Nae Samaeia ||

I follow the Guru's Teachings, and so the Messenger of Death cannot even see me; I am immersed in the True Name.

ਸਭੁ ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਕਰਤਾ ਜੋ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਨਾਇ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Sabh Apae Ap Varathai Karatha Jo Bhavai So Nae Laeia ||

The Creator Himself is All-pervading; as He pleases, He links us to His Name.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਨਾਉ ਲਏ ਤਾਂ ਜੀਵੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਇਆ ॥੨੮॥

Jan Naanak Nao Leae Than Jeevai Bin Navai Khin Mar Jaeia ||28||

Servant Nanak lives, chanting the Name. Without the Name, he dies in an instant. ||28||

ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਸਾਕਤ ਦੁਰਜਨਾ ॥

Man Anthar Houmai Rog Bhram Bhoolae Houmai Sakath Dhurajana ||

Within the minds of the faithless cynics is the disease of egotism; these evil people wander around lost, deluded by doubt.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਵਾਇ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਜਣਾ ॥੨੯॥

Naanak Rog Gavae Mil Sathigur Sadhhoo Sajana ||29||

O Nanak, this disease is eradicated only by meeting with the True Guru, the Holy Friend. ||29||

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਬੋਲੇ ॥

Guramathee Har Har Bolae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har.

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਕਸਾਈ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਚੋਲੇ ॥

Har Praem Kasaee Dhinas Rath Har Rathee Har Rang Cholae ||

Attracted by the Lord's Love, day and night, the body-robe is imbued with the Lord's Love.

ਹਰਿ ਜੈਸਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨ ਲਭਈ ਸਭੁ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਗਤੁ ਮੈ ਟੋਲੇ ॥

Har Jaisa Purakh N Labhee Sabh Dhaekhia Jagath Mai Ttolae ||

I have not found any being like the Lord, although I have searched and looked all over the world.

ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਮਨੁ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਡੋਲੇ ॥

Gur Sathigur Nam Dhirraeia Man Anath N Kahoo Ddolae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, has implanted the Naam within; now, my mind does not waver or wander anywhere else.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਗੁਲ ਗੋਲੇ ॥੩੦॥

Jan Naanak Har Ka Dhas Hai Gur Sathigur Kae Gul Golae ||30||

Servant Nanak is the slave of the Lord, the slave of the slaves of the Guru, the True Guru. ||30||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੪

Salok Mehala 4

Shalok, Fourth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Vaddabhageea Sohaganee Jinha Guramukh Milia Har Rae ||

Blessed and very fortunate are those happy soul-brides who, as Gurmukh, meet their Sovereign Lord King.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੀਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥

Anthar Joth Paragaseea Naanak Nam Samae ||1||

The Light of God shines within them; O Nanak, they are absorbed in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਤਾ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Purakh Hai Jin Sach Jatha Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the Primal Being, who has realized the True Lord.

ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਖ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jith Miliai Thikh Outharai Than Man Seethal Hoe ||

Meeting Him, thirst is quenched, and the body and mind are cooled and soothed.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਤਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਸਮਤੁ ਸਭ ਕੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sath Purakh Hai Jis No Samath Sabh Koe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the True Primal Being, who looks upon all alike.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਤੁਲਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Niravair Hai Jis Nindha Ousathath Thul Hoe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who has no hatred; slander and praise are all the same to Him.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sujan Hai Jis Anthar Breham Veechar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the All-knowing True Guru, who has realized God within.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Nirankar Hai Jis Anth N Paravar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the Formless True Guru, who has no end or limitation.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਸਚੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathiguroo Hai J Sach Dhrirraeae Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who implants the Truth within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਜਿਸ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sathigur Vahu Vahu Jis Thae Nam Parapath Hoe ||2||

O Nanak, Blessed and Great is the True Guru, through whom the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is received. ||2||

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ॥

Har Prabh Sacha Sohila Guramukh Nam Govindh ||

For the Gurmukh, the true Song of Praise is to chant the Name of the Lord God.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦੁ ॥

Anadhin Nam Salahana Har Japia Man Anandh ||

Chanting the Praises of the Lord, their minds are in ecstasy.

ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥

Vaddabhagee Har Paeia Pooran Paramanandh ||

By great good fortune, they find the Lord, the Embodiment of perfect, supreme bliss.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਿਆ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਭੰਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Nam Salahia Bahurr N Man Than Bhang ||3||

Servant Nanak praises the Naam, the Name of the Lord; no obstacle will block his mind or body. ||3||

ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਸਜਣ ਮਿਲਹਿ ਪਿਆਰਿਆ ॥

Moon Pireea So Naehu Kio Sajan Milehi Piaria ||

I am in love with my Beloved; how can I meet my Dear Friend?

ਹਉ ਢੂਢੇਦੀ ਤਿਨ ਸਜਣ ਸਚਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Ho Dtoodtaedhee Thin Sajan Sach Savaria ||

I seek that friend, who is embellished with Truth.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੈਡਾ ਮਿਤੁ ਹੈ ਜੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Sathigur Maidda Mith Hai Jae Milai Th Eihu Man Varia ||

The True Guru is my Friend; if I meet Him, I will offer this mind as a sacrifice to Him.

ਦੇਂਦਾ ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਸਿ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿਆ ॥

Dhaenadha Moon Pir Dhas Har Sajan Sirajaneharia ||

He has shown me my Beloved Lord, my Friend, the Creator.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਭਾਲੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਲਿ ਦਿਖਾਲਿਆ ॥੪॥

Naanak Ho Pir Bhalee Apana Sathigur Nal Dhikhalia ||4||

O Nanak, I was searching for my Beloved; the True Guru has shown me that He has been with me all the time. ||4||

ਹਉ ਖੜੀ ਨਿਹਾਲੀ ਪੰਧੁ ਮਤੁ ਮੂੰ ਸਜਣੁ ਆਵਏ ॥

Ho Kharree Nihalee Pandhh Math Moon Sajan Aveae ||

I stand by the side of the road, waiting for You; O my Friend, I hope that You will come.

ਕੋ ਆਣਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਅਜੁ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਏ ॥

Ko An Milavai Aj Mai Pir Mael Milaveae ||

If only someone would come today and unite me in Union with my Beloved.

ਹਉ ਜੀਉ ਕਰੀ ਤਿਸ ਵਿਟਉ ਚਉ ਖੰਨੀਐ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੀ ਦਿਖਾਵਏ ॥

Ho Jeeo Karee This Vitto Cho Khanneeai Jo Mai Piree Dhikhaveae ||

I would cut my living body into four pieces for anyone who shows me my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਲਾਵਏ ॥੫॥

Naanak Har Hoe Dhaeial Than Gur Poora Maelaveae ||5||

O Nanak, when the Lord becomes merciful, then He leads us to meet the Perfect Guru. ||5||

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਰੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਤਨਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੂੜੀ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anthar Jor Houmai Than Maeia Koorree Avai Jae ||

The power of egotism prevails within, and the body is controlled by Maya; the false ones come and go in reincarnation.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਮੰਨਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਦੁਤਰੁ ਤਰਿਆ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Furamaeia Mann N Sakee Dhuthar Tharia N Jae ||

If someone does not obey the Command of the True Guru, he cannot cross over the treacherous world-ocean.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋ ਚਲੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee So Chalai Sathigur Bhae ||

Whoever is blessed with the Lord's Glance of Grace, walks in harmony with the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਸਫਲੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਛੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Dharasan Safal Hai Jo Eishhai So Fal Pae ||

The Blessed Vision of the True Guru's Darshan is fruitful; through it, one obtains the fruits of his desires.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੰਨਿਆਂ ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਲਾਗਉ ਪਾਇ ॥

Jinee Sathigur Manniaan Ho Thin Kae Lago Pae ||

I touch the feet of those who believe in and obey the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Tha Ka Dhas Hai J Anadhin Rehai Liv Lae ||6||

Nanak is the slave of those who, night and day, remain lovingly attuned to the Lord. ||6||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦਰਸਨ ਕਿਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤੀਐ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Bin Dharasan Kio Thripatheeai ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they find satisfaction without His Darshan?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਰਹਸੀਐ ॥੭॥

Naanak Milae Subhae Guramukh Eihu Man Rehaseeai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs meet Him with ease, and this mind blossoms forth in joy. ||7||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨਿ ਪਿਰ ਬਾਹਰੇ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Kio Jeevan Pir Baharae ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they live without Him?

ਜਾਂ ਸਹੁ ਦੇਖਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਥੀਵਨਿ ਭੀ ਹਰੇ ॥੮॥

Jan Sahu Dhaekhan Apana Naanak Thheevan Bhee Harae ||8||

When they see their Husband Lord, O Nanak, they are rejuvenated. ||8||

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨੇਹੁ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਚੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Jina Guramukh Andhar Naehu Thai Preetham Sachai Laeia ||

Those Gurmukhs who are filled with love for You, my True Beloved,

ਰਾਤੀ ਅਤੈ ਡੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੯॥

Rathee Athai Ddaehu Naanak Praem Samaeia ||9||

O Nanak, remain immersed in the Lord's Love, night and day. ||9||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਚੀ ਆਸਕੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Guramukh Sachee Asakee Jith Preetham Sacha Paeeai ||

The love of the Gurmukh is true; through it, the True Beloved is attained.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹਹਿ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ॥੧੦॥

Anadhin Rehehi Anandh Naanak Sehaj Samaeeai ||10||

Night and day, remain in bliss, O Nanak, immersed in intuitive peace and poise. ||10||

ਸਚਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Sacha Praem Piar Gur Poorae Thae Paeeai ||

True love and affection are obtained from the Perfect Guru.

ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਭੰਗੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈਐ ॥੧੧॥

Kabehoo N Hovai Bhang Naanak Har Gun Gaeeai ||11||

They never break, O Nanak, if one sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||11||

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਚਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪਿਰੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਿਆ ॥

Jinha Andhar Sacha Naehu Kio Jeevanih Piree Vihoonia ||

How can those who have true love within them live without their Husband Lord?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਆਪਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਚਿਰੀ ਵਿਛੁੰਨਿਆ ॥੧੨॥

Guramukh Maelae Ap Naanak Chiree Vishhunnia ||12||

The Lord unites the Gurmukhs with Himself, O Nanak; they were separated from Him for such a long time. ||12||

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਤਉ ਆਪੇ ਲਾਇਆ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਰਿ ॥

Jin Ko Praem Piar Tho Apae Laeia Karam Kar ||

You grant Your Grace to those whom You Yourself bless with love and affection.

ਨਾਨਕ ਲੇਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਮੈ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Laehu Milae Mai Jachik Dheejai Nam Har ||13||

O Lord, please let Nanak meet with You; please bless this beggar with Your Name. ||13||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਸੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Guramukh Hasai Guramukh Rovai ||

The Gurmukh laughs, and the Gurmukh cries.

ਜਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੇ ਸਾਈ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

J Guramukh Karae Saee Bhagath Hovai ||

Whatever the Gurmukh does, is devotional worship.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Guramukh Hovai S Karae Veechar ||

Whoever becomes Gurmukh contemplates the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਵੈ ਪਾਰੁ ॥੧੪॥

Guramukh Naanak Pavai Par ||14||

The Gurmukh, O Nanak, crosses over to the other shore. ||14||

ਜਿਨਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Jina Andhar Nam Nidhhan Hai Gurabanee Veechar ||

Those who have the Naam within, contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਸਦ ਉਜਲੇ ਤਿਤੁ ਸਚੈ ਦਰਬਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Kae Mukh Sadh Oujalae Thith Sachai Dharabar ||

Their faces are always radiant in the Court of the True Lord.

ਤਿਨ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਖਸੇ ਕਰਤਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Behadhia Outhadhia Kadhae N Visarai J Ap Bakhasae Karathar ||

Sitting down and standing up, they never forget the Creator, who forgives them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਨ ਵਿਛੁੜਹਿ ਜਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿ ॥੧੫॥

Naanak Guramukh Milae N Vishhurrehi J Maelae Sirajanehar ||15||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are united with the Lord. Those united by the Creator Lord, shall never be separated again. ||15||

ਗੁਰ ਪੀਰਾਂ ਕੀ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਕਰੜੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Gur Peeran Kee Chakaree Mehan Kararree Sukh Sar ||

To work for the Guru, or a spiritual teacher, is terribly difficult, but it brings the most excellent peace.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਾਏ ਹੇਤ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee This Laeae Haeth Piar ||

The Lord casts His Glance of Grace, and inspires love and affection.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਗਿਆ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

Sathigur Kee Saevai Lagia Bhoujal Tharai Sansar ||

Joined to the service of the True Guru, the mortal being crosses over the terrifying world-ocean.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeisee Anthar Bibaek Beechar ||

The fruits of the mind's desires are obtained, with clear contemplation and discriminating understanding within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਭੁ ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੬॥

Naanak Sathigur Miliai Prabh Paeeai Sabh Dhookh Nivaranehar ||16||

O Nanak, meeting the True Guru, God is found; He is the Eradicator of all sorrow. ||16||

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਸੇਵਾ ਜੋ ਕਰੇ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Saeva Jo Karae Dhoojai Bhae Chith Lae ||

The self-willed manmukh may perform service, but his consciousness is attached to the love of duality.

ਪੁਤੁ ਕਲਤੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਹੈ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਧਾਇ ॥

Puth Kalath Kuttanb Hai Maeia Mohu Vadhhae ||

Through Maya, his emotional attachment to children, spouse and relatives increases.

ਦਰਗਹਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਮੰਗੀਐ ਕੋਈ ਅੰਤਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Dharagehi Laekha Mangeeai Koee Anth N Sakee Shhaddae ||

He shall be called to account in the Court of the Lord, and in the end, no one will be able to save him.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਹੈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇ ॥

Bin Navai Sabh Dhukh Hai Dhukhadhaee Moh Mae ||

Without the Lord's Name, all is pain. Attachment to Maya is agonizingly painful.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਆਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Nadharee Aeia Moh Maeia Vishhurr Sabh Jae ||17||

O Nanak, the Gurmukh comes to see, that attachment to Maya separates all from the Lord. ||17||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਮੰਨੇ ਸਹ ਕੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਹੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Hukam Mannae Seh Kaera Hukamae Hee Sukh Paeae ||

The Gurmukh obeys the Order of her Husband Lord God; through the Hukam of His Command, she finds peace.

ਹੁਕਮੋ ਸੇਵੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਅਰਾਧੇ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਸਮੈ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Hukamo Saevae Hukam Aradhhae Hukamae Samai Samaeae ||

In His Will, she serves; in His Will, she worship and adores Him.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤੁ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Hukam Varath Naem Such Sanjam Man Chindhia Fal Paeae ||

In His Will, she merges in absorption. His Will is her fast, vow, purity and self-discipline; through it, she obtains the fruits of her mind's desires.

ਸਦਾ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਜਿ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਏ ॥

Sadha Suhagan J Hukamai Bujhai Sathigur Saevai Liv Laeae ||

She is always and forever the happy, pure soul-bride, who realizes His Will; she serves the True Guru, inspired by loving absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਨ ਊਪਰਿ ਤਿਨਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Kirapa Karae Jin Oopar Thina Hukamae Leae Milaeae ||18||

O Nanak, those upon whom the Lord showers His Mercy, are merged and immersed in His Will. ||18||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੁਝੇ ਬਪੁੜੀ ਨਿਤ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Hukam N Bujhae Bapurree Nith Houmai Karam Kamae ||

The wretched, self-willed manmukhs do not realize His Will; they continually act in ego.

ਵਰਤ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਪੂਜਾ ਪਾਖੰਡਿ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Varath Naem Such Sanjam Pooja Pakhandd Bharam N Jae ||

By ritualistic fasts, vows, purities, self-disciplines and worship ceremonies, they still cannot get rid of their hypocrisy and doubt.

ਅੰਤਰਹੁ ਕੁਸੁਧੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਬੇਧੇ ਜਿਉ ਹਸਤੀ ਛਾਰੁ ਉਡਾਏ ॥

Antharahu Kusudhh Maeia Mohi Baedhhae Jio Hasathee Shhar Ouddaeae ||

Inwardly, they are impure, pierced through by attachment to Maya; they are like elephants, who throw dirt all over themselves right after their bath.

ਜਿਨਿ ਉਪਾਏ ਤਿਸੈ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਚੇਤੇ ਕਿਉ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Jin Oupaeae Thisai N Chaethehi Bin Chaethae Kio Sukh Paeae ||

They do not even think of the One who created them. Without thinking of Him, they cannot find peace.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਪੰਚੁ ਕੀਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਕਰਤੈ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਮਾਏ ॥੧੯॥

Naanak Parapanch Keea Dhhur Karathai Poorab Likhia Kamaeae ||19||

O Nanak, the Primal Creator has made the drama of the Universe; all act as they are pre-ordained. ||19||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਭਈ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਤ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Guramukh Paratheeth Bhee Man Mania Anadhin Saeva Karath Samae ||

The Gurmukh has faith; his mind is contented and satisfied. Night and day, he serves the Lord, absorbed in Him.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਭ ਪੂਜੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸੁ ਦੇਖੈ ਸਭ ਆਇ ॥

Anthar Sathigur Guroo Sabh Poojae Sathigur Ka Dharas Dhaekhai Sabh Ae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, is within; all worship and adore Him. Everyone comes to see the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

ਮੰਨੀਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਰਮ ਬੀਚਾਰੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਭੁਖ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥

Manneeai Sathigur Param Beecharee Jith Miliai Thisana Bhukh Sabh Jae ||

So believe in the True Guru, the supreme sublime Contemplator. Meeting with Him, hunger and thirst are completely relieved.

ਹਉ ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਚਾ ਦੇਇ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Ho Sadha Sadha Baliharee Gur Apunae Jo Prabh Sacha Dhaee Milae ||

I am forever a sacrifice to my Guru, who leads me to meet the True Lord God.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਮੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਤਿਨ ਸਚਾ ਜੋ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣੀ ਲਗੇ ਆਇ ॥੨੦॥

Naanak Karam Paeia Thin Sacha Jo Gur Charanee Lagae Ae ||20||

O Nanak, those who come and fall at the Feet of the Guru are blessed with the karma of Truth. ||20||

ਜਿਨ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਸੇ ਸਜਣ ਮੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Jin Pireea So Naehu Sae Sajan Mai Nal ||

That Beloved, with whom I am in love, that Friend of mine is with me.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਉ ਫਿਰਾਂ ਭੀ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਖਾ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Anthar Bahar Ho Firan Bhee Hiradhai Rakha Samal ||21||

I wander around inside and outside, but I always keep Him enshrined within my heart. ||21||

ਜਿਨਾ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਇਕ ਚਿਤਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Jina Eik Man Eik Chith Dhhiaeia Sathigur So Chith Lae ||

Those who meditate on the Lord single-mindedly, with one-pointed concentration, link their consciousness to the True Guru.

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਦੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਹਉਮੈ ਵਡਾ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਭਏ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

Thin Kee Dhukh Bhukh Houmai Vadda Rog Gaeia Niradhokh Bheae Liv Lae ||

They are rid of pain, hunger, and the great illness of egotism; lovingly attuned to the Lord, they become free of pain.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਉਚਰਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਮਹਿ ਸਵੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Gun Gavehi Gun Oucharehi Gun Mehi Savai Samae ||

They sing His Praises, and chant His Praises; in His Glorious Praises, they sleep in absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਇ ॥੨੨॥

Naanak Gur Poorae Thae Paeia Sehaj Milia Prabh Ae ||22||

O Nanak, through the Perfect Guru, they come to meet God with intuitive peace and poise. ||22||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਨ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Manamukh Maeia Mohu Hai Nam N Lagai Piar ||

The self-willed manmukhs are emotionally attached to Maya; they are not in love with the Naam.

ਕੂੜੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਕੂੜੁ ਸੰਘਰੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰੈ ਆਹਾਰੁ ॥

Koorr Kamavai Koorr Sangharai Koorr Karai Ahar ||

They practice falsehood, gather falsehood, and eat the food of falsehood.

ਬਿਖੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਧਨੁ ਸੰਚਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਭੁ ਛਾਰੁ ॥

Bikh Maeia Dhhan Sanch Marehi Anth Hoe Sabh Shhar ||

Gathering the poisonous wealth and property of Maya, they die; in the end, they are all reduced to ashes.

ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਸੁਚਿ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲੋਭੁ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

Karam Dhharam Such Sanjam Karehi Anthar Lobh Vikar ||

They perform religious rituals of purity and self-discipline, but they are filled with greed, evil and corruption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਜਿ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਸੁ ਥਾਇ ਨ ਪਵੈ ਦਰਗਹ ਹੋਇ ਖੁਆਰੁ ॥੨੩॥

Naanak Manamukh J Kamavai S Thhae N Pavai Dharageh Hoe Khuar ||23||

O Nanak, the actions of the self-willed manmukhs are not accepted; in the Court of the Lord, they are miserable. ||23||

ਸਭਨਾ ਰਾਗਾਂ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੋ ਭਲਾ ਭਾਈ ਜਿਤੁ ਵਸਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Sabhana Ragan Vich So Bhala Bhaee Jith Vasia Man Ae ||

Among all Ragas, that one is sublime, O Siblings of Destiny, by which the Lord comes to abide in the mind.

ਰਾਗੁ ਨਾਦੁ ਸਭੁ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Rag Nadh Sabh Sach Hai Keemath Kehee N Jae ||

Those Ragas which are in the Sound-current of the Naad are totally true; their value cannot be expressed.

ਰਾਗੈ ਨਾਦੈ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਇਨੀ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥

Ragai Nadhai Bahara Einee Hukam N Boojhia Jae ||

Those Ragas which are not in the Sound-current of the Naad - by these, the Lord's Will cannot be understood.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਤਿਨਾ ਰਾਸਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Naanak Hukamai Boojhai Thina Ras Hoe Sathigur Thae Sojhee Pae ||

O Nanak, they alone are right, who understand the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਹੋਇਆ ਜਿਉ ਤਿਸੈ ਦੀ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੨੪॥

Sabh Kishh This Thae Hoeia Jio Thisai Dhee Rajae ||24||

Everything happens as He wills. ||24||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਿਚਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Vich Anmrith Nam Hai Anmrith Kehai Kehae ||

The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within the True Guru.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁੋ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

Guramathee Nam Niramaluo Niramal Nam Dhhiae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, one meditates on the Immaculate Naam, the Pure and Holy Naam.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ਤਤੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Anmrith Banee Thath Hai Guramukh Vasai Man Ae ||

The Ambrosial Word of His Bani is the true essence. It comes to abide in the mind of the Gurmukh.

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਕਮਲੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Hiradhai Kamal Paragasia Jothee Joth Milae ||

The heart-lotus blossoms forth, and one's light merges in the Light.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਤਿਨ ਕਉ ਮੇਲਿਓਨੁ ਜਿਨ ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਲਿਖਾਇ ॥੨੫॥

Naanak Sathigur Thin Ko Maelioun Jin Dhhur Masathak Bhag Likhae ||25||

O Nanak, they alone meet with the True Guru, who have such pre-ordained destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||25||

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਅਗਿ ਹੈ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Andhar Thisana Ag Hai Manamukh Bhukh N Jae ||

Within the self-willed manmukhs is the fire of desire; their hunger does not depart.

ਮੋਹੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਸਭੁ ਕੂੜੁ ਹੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਲਪਟਾਇ ॥

Mohu Kuttanb Sabh Koorr Hai Koorr Rehia Lapattae ||

Emotional attachments to relatives are totally false; they remain engrossed in falsehood.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਚਿੰਤਵੈ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਬਧਾ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anadhin Chintha Chinthavai Chintha Badhha Jae ||

Night and day, they are troubled by anxiety; bound to anxiety, they depart.

ਜੰਮਣੁ ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਚੁਕਈ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Janman Maran N Chukee Houmai Karam Kamae ||

Their comings and goings in reincarnation never end; they do their deeds in egotism.

ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਉਬਰੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥੨੬॥

Gur Saranaee Oubarai Naanak Leae Shhaddae ||26||

But in the Guru's Sanctuary, they are saved, O Nanak, and set free. ||26||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹਰਿ ਧਿਆਇਦਾ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Purakh Har Dhhiaeidha Sathasangath Sathigur Bhae ||

The True Guru meditates on the Lord, the Primal Being. The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, loves the True Guru.

ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਦੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਲਾਇ ॥

Sathasangath Sathigur Saevadhae Har Maelae Gur Maelae ||

Those who join the Sat Sangat, and serve the True Guru - the Guru unites them in the Lord's Union.

ਏਹੁ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਬੋਹਿਥੁ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਰਾਇ ॥

Eaehu Bhoujal Jagath Sansar Hai Gur Bohithh Nam Tharae ||

This world, this universe, is a terrifying ocean. On the Boat of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the Guru carries us across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਰਿ ਲੰਘਾਇ ॥

Gurasikhee Bhana Mannia Gur Poora Par Langhae ||

The Sikhs of the Guru accept and obey the Lord's Will; the Perfect Guru carries them across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾਂ ਕੀ ਹਰਿ ਧੂੜਿ ਦੇਹਿ ਹਮ ਪਾਪੀ ਭੀ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਂਹਿ ॥

Gurasikhan Kee Har Dhhoorr Dhaehi Ham Papee Bhee Gath Panhi ||

O Lord, please bless me with the dust of the feet of the Guru's Sikhs. I am a sinner - please save me.

ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਆਇ ॥

Dhhur Masathak Har Prabh Likhia Gur Naanak Milia Ae ||

Those who have such pre-ordained destiny written upon their foreheads by the Lord God, come to meet Guru Nanak.

ਜਮਕੰਕਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਅਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Jamakankar Mar Bidharian Har Dharageh Leae Shhaddae ||

The Messenger of Death is beaten and driven away; we are saved in the Court of the Lord.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾ ਨੋ ਸਾਬਾਸਿ ਹੈ ਹਰਿ ਤੁਠਾ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥੨੭॥

Gurasikha No Sabas Hai Har Thutha Mael Milae ||27||

Blessed and celebrated are the Sikhs of the Guru; in His Pleasure, the Lord unites them in His Union. ||27||

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥

Gur Poorai Har Nam Dhirraeia Jin Vichahu Bharam Chukaeia ||

The Perfect Guru has implanted the Lord's Name within me; it has dispelled my doubts from within.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਰਤਿ ਗਾਇ ਕਰਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਮਗੁ ਦੇਖਾਇਆ ॥

Ram Nam Har Keerath Gae Kar Chanan Mag Dhaekhaeia ||

Singing the Kirtan of the Praises of the Lord's Name, the Lord's path is illuminated and shown to His Sikhs.

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ਏਕ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥

Houmai Mar Eaek Liv Lagee Anthar Nam Vasaeia ||

Conquering my egotism, I remain lovingly attuned to the One Lord; the Naam, the Name of the Lord, dwells within me.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਜਮੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕੈ ਸਚੈ ਨਾਇ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥

Guramathee Jam Johi N Sakai Sachai Nae Samaeia ||

I follow the Guru's Teachings, and so the Messenger of Death cannot even see me; I am immersed in the True Name.

ਸਭੁ ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਕਰਤਾ ਜੋ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਨਾਇ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Sabh Apae Ap Varathai Karatha Jo Bhavai So Nae Laeia ||

The Creator Himself is All-pervading; as He pleases, He links us to His Name.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਨਾਉ ਲਏ ਤਾਂ ਜੀਵੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਇਆ ॥੨੮॥

Jan Naanak Nao Leae Than Jeevai Bin Navai Khin Mar Jaeia ||28||

Servant Nanak lives, chanting the Name. Without the Name, he dies in an instant. ||28||

ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਸਾਕਤ ਦੁਰਜਨਾ ॥

Man Anthar Houmai Rog Bhram Bhoolae Houmai Sakath Dhurajana ||

Within the minds of the faithless cynics is the disease of egotism; these evil people wander around lost, deluded by doubt.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਵਾਇ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਜਣਾ ॥੨੯॥

Naanak Rog Gavae Mil Sathigur Sadhhoo Sajana ||29||

O Nanak, this disease is eradicated only by meeting with the True Guru, the Holy Friend. ||29||

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਬੋਲੇ ॥

Guramathee Har Har Bolae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har.

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਕਸਾਈ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਚੋਲੇ ॥

Har Praem Kasaee Dhinas Rath Har Rathee Har Rang Cholae ||

Attracted by the Lord's Love, day and night, the body-robe is imbued with the Lord's Love.

ਹਰਿ ਜੈਸਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨ ਲਭਈ ਸਭੁ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਗਤੁ ਮੈ ਟੋਲੇ ॥

Har Jaisa Purakh N Labhee Sabh Dhaekhia Jagath Mai Ttolae ||

I have not found any being like the Lord, although I have searched and looked all over the world.

ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਮਨੁ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਡੋਲੇ ॥

Gur Sathigur Nam Dhirraeia Man Anath N Kahoo Ddolae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, has implanted the Naam within; now, my mind does not waver or wander anywhere else.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਗੁਲ ਗੋਲੇ ॥੩੦॥

Jan Naanak Har Ka Dhas Hai Gur Sathigur Kae Gul Golae ||30||

Servant Nanak is the slave of the Lord, the slave of the slaves of the Guru, the True Guru. ||30||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੪

Salok Mehala 4

Shalok, Fourth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Vaddabhageea Sohaganee Jinha Guramukh Milia Har Rae ||

Blessed and very fortunate are those happy soul-brides who, as Gurmukh, meet their Sovereign Lord King.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੀਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥

Anthar Joth Paragaseea Naanak Nam Samae ||1||

The Light of God shines within them; O Nanak, they are absorbed in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਤਾ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Purakh Hai Jin Sach Jatha Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the Primal Being, who has realized the True Lord.

ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਖ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jith Miliai Thikh Outharai Than Man Seethal Hoe ||

Meeting Him, thirst is quenched, and the body and mind are cooled and soothed.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਤਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਸਮਤੁ ਸਭ ਕੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sath Purakh Hai Jis No Samath Sabh Koe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the True Primal Being, who looks upon all alike.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਤੁਲਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Niravair Hai Jis Nindha Ousathath Thul Hoe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who has no hatred; slander and praise are all the same to Him.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sujan Hai Jis Anthar Breham Veechar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the All-knowing True Guru, who has realized God within.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Nirankar Hai Jis Anth N Paravar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the Formless True Guru, who has no end or limitation.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਸਚੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathiguroo Hai J Sach Dhrirraeae Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who implants the Truth within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਜਿਸ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sathigur Vahu Vahu Jis Thae Nam Parapath Hoe ||2||

O Nanak, Blessed and Great is the True Guru, through whom the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is received. ||2||

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ॥

Har Prabh Sacha Sohila Guramukh Nam Govindh ||

For the Gurmukh, the true Song of Praise is to chant the Name of the Lord God.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦੁ ॥

Anadhin Nam Salahana Har Japia Man Anandh ||

Chanting the Praises of the Lord, their minds are in ecstasy.

ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥

Vaddabhagee Har Paeia Pooran Paramanandh ||

By great good fortune, they find the Lord, the Embodiment of perfect, supreme bliss.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਿਆ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਭੰਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Nam Salahia Bahurr N Man Than Bhang ||3||

Servant Nanak praises the Naam, the Name of the Lord; no obstacle will block his mind or body. ||3||

ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਸਜਣ ਮਿਲਹਿ ਪਿਆਰਿਆ ॥

Moon Pireea So Naehu Kio Sajan Milehi Piaria ||

I am in love with my Beloved; how can I meet my Dear Friend?

ਹਉ ਢੂਢੇਦੀ ਤਿਨ ਸਜਣ ਸਚਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Ho Dtoodtaedhee Thin Sajan Sach Savaria ||

I seek that friend, who is embellished with Truth.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੈਡਾ ਮਿਤੁ ਹੈ ਜੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Sathigur Maidda Mith Hai Jae Milai Th Eihu Man Varia ||

The True Guru is my Friend; if I meet Him, I will offer this mind as a sacrifice to Him.

ਦੇਂਦਾ ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਸਿ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿਆ ॥

Dhaenadha Moon Pir Dhas Har Sajan Sirajaneharia ||

He has shown me my Beloved Lord, my Friend, the Creator.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਭਾਲੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਲਿ ਦਿਖਾਲਿਆ ॥੪॥

Naanak Ho Pir Bhalee Apana Sathigur Nal Dhikhalia ||4||

O Nanak, I was searching for my Beloved; the True Guru has shown me that He has been with me all the time. ||4||

ਹਉ ਖੜੀ ਨਿਹਾਲੀ ਪੰਧੁ ਮਤੁ ਮੂੰ ਸਜਣੁ ਆਵਏ ॥

Ho Kharree Nihalee Pandhh Math Moon Sajan Aveae ||

I stand by the side of the road, waiting for You; O my Friend, I hope that You will come.

ਕੋ ਆਣਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਅਜੁ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਏ ॥

Ko An Milavai Aj Mai Pir Mael Milaveae ||

If only someone would come today and unite me in Union with my Beloved.

ਹਉ ਜੀਉ ਕਰੀ ਤਿਸ ਵਿਟਉ ਚਉ ਖੰਨੀਐ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੀ ਦਿਖਾਵਏ ॥

Ho Jeeo Karee This Vitto Cho Khanneeai Jo Mai Piree Dhikhaveae ||

I would cut my living body into four pieces for anyone who shows me my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਲਾਵਏ ॥੫॥

Naanak Har Hoe Dhaeial Than Gur Poora Maelaveae ||5||

O Nanak, when the Lord becomes merciful, then He leads us to meet the Perfect Guru. ||5||

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਰੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਤਨਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੂੜੀ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anthar Jor Houmai Than Maeia Koorree Avai Jae ||

The power of egotism prevails within, and the body is controlled by Maya; the false ones come and go in reincarnation.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਮੰਨਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਦੁਤਰੁ ਤਰਿਆ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Furamaeia Mann N Sakee Dhuthar Tharia N Jae ||

If someone does not obey the Command of the True Guru, he cannot cross over the treacherous world-ocean.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋ ਚਲੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee So Chalai Sathigur Bhae ||

Whoever is blessed with the Lord's Glance of Grace, walks in harmony with the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਸਫਲੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਛੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Dharasan Safal Hai Jo Eishhai So Fal Pae ||

The Blessed Vision of the True Guru's Darshan is fruitful; through it, one obtains the fruits of his desires.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੰਨਿਆਂ ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਲਾਗਉ ਪਾਇ ॥

Jinee Sathigur Manniaan Ho Thin Kae Lago Pae ||

I touch the feet of those who believe in and obey the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Tha Ka Dhas Hai J Anadhin Rehai Liv Lae ||6||

Nanak is the slave of those who, night and day, remain lovingly attuned to the Lord. ||6||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦਰਸਨ ਕਿਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤੀਐ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Bin Dharasan Kio Thripatheeai ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they find satisfaction without His Darshan?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਰਹਸੀਐ ॥੭॥

Naanak Milae Subhae Guramukh Eihu Man Rehaseeai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs meet Him with ease, and this mind blossoms forth in joy. ||7||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨਿ ਪਿਰ ਬਾਹਰੇ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Kio Jeevan Pir Baharae ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they live without Him?

ਜਾਂ ਸਹੁ ਦੇਖਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਥੀਵਨਿ ਭੀ ਹਰੇ ॥੮॥

Jan Sahu Dhaekhan Apana Naanak Thheevan Bhee Harae ||8||

When they see their Husband Lord, O Nanak, they are rejuvenated. ||8||

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨੇਹੁ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਚੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Jina Guramukh Andhar Naehu Thai Preetham Sachai Laeia ||

Those Gurmukhs who are filled with love for You, my True Beloved,

ਰਾਤੀ ਅਤੈ ਡੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੯॥

Rathee Athai Ddaehu Naanak Praem Samaeia ||9||

O Nanak, remain immersed in the Lord's Love, night and day. ||9||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਚੀ ਆਸਕੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Guramukh Sachee Asakee Jith Preetham Sacha Paeeai ||

The love of the Gurmukh is true; through it, the True Beloved is attained.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹਹਿ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ॥੧੦॥

Anadhin Rehehi Anandh Naanak Sehaj Samaeeai ||10||

Night and day, remain in bliss, O Nanak, immersed in intuitive peace and poise. ||10||

ਸਚਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Sacha Praem Piar Gur Poorae Thae Paeeai ||

True love and affection are obtained from the Perfect Guru.

ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਭੰਗੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈਐ ॥੧੧॥

Kabehoo N Hovai Bhang Naanak Har Gun Gaeeai ||11||

They never break, O Nanak, if one sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||11||

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਚਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪਿਰੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਿਆ ॥

Jinha Andhar Sacha Naehu Kio Jeevanih Piree Vihoonia ||

How can those who have true love within them live without their Husband Lord?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਆਪਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਚਿਰੀ ਵਿਛੁੰਨਿਆ ॥੧੨॥

Guramukh Maelae Ap Naanak Chiree Vishhunnia ||12||

The Lord unites the Gurmukhs with Himself, O Nanak; they were separated from Him for such a long time. ||12||

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਤਉ ਆਪੇ ਲਾਇਆ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਰਿ ॥

Jin Ko Praem Piar Tho Apae Laeia Karam Kar ||

You grant Your Grace to those whom You Yourself bless with love and affection.

ਨਾਨਕ ਲੇਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਮੈ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Laehu Milae Mai Jachik Dheejai Nam Har ||13||

O Lord, please let Nanak meet with You; please bless this beggar with Your Name. ||13||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਸੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Guramukh Hasai Guramukh Rovai ||

The Gurmukh laughs, and the Gurmukh cries.

ਜਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੇ ਸਾਈ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

J Guramukh Karae Saee Bhagath Hovai ||

Whatever the Gurmukh does, is devotional worship.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Guramukh Hovai S Karae Veechar ||

Whoever becomes Gurmukh contemplates the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਵੈ ਪਾਰੁ ॥੧੪॥

Guramukh Naanak Pavai Par ||14||

The Gurmukh, O Nanak, crosses over to the other shore. ||14||

ਜਿਨਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Jina Andhar Nam Nidhhan Hai Gurabanee Veechar ||

Those who have the Naam within, contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਸਦ ਉਜਲੇ ਤਿਤੁ ਸਚੈ ਦਰਬਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Kae Mukh Sadh Oujalae Thith Sachai Dharabar ||

Their faces are always radiant in the Court of the True Lord.

ਤਿਨ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਖਸੇ ਕਰਤਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Behadhia Outhadhia Kadhae N Visarai J Ap Bakhasae Karathar ||

Sitting down and standing up, they never forget the Creator, who forgives them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਨ ਵਿਛੁੜਹਿ ਜਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿ ॥੧੫॥

Naanak Guramukh Milae N Vishhurrehi J Maelae Sirajanehar ||15||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are united with the Lord. Those united by the Creator Lord, shall never be separated again. ||15||

ਗੁਰ ਪੀਰਾਂ ਕੀ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਕਰੜੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Gur Peeran Kee Chakaree Mehan Kararree Sukh Sar ||

To work for the Guru, or a spiritual teacher, is terribly difficult, but it brings the most excellent peace.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਾਏ ਹੇਤ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee This Laeae Haeth Piar ||

The Lord casts His Glance of Grace, and inspires love and affection.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਗਿਆ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

Sathigur Kee Saevai Lagia Bhoujal Tharai Sansar ||

Joined to the service of the True Guru, the mortal being crosses over the terrifying world-ocean.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeisee Anthar Bibaek Beechar ||

The fruits of the mind's desires are obtained, with clear contemplation and discriminating understanding within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਭੁ ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੬॥

Naanak Sathigur Miliai Prabh Paeeai Sabh Dhookh Nivaranehar ||16||

O Nanak, meeting the True Guru, God is found; He is the Eradicator of all sorrow. ||16||

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਸੇਵਾ ਜੋ ਕਰੇ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Saeva Jo Karae Dhoojai Bhae Chith Lae ||

The self-willed manmukh may perform service, but his consciousness is attached to the love of duality.

ਪੁਤੁ ਕਲਤੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਹੈ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਵਧਾਇ ॥

Puth Kalath Kuttanb Hai Maeia Mohu Vadhhae ||

Through Maya, his emotional attachment to children, spouse and relatives increases.

ਦਰਗਹਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਮੰਗੀਐ ਕੋਈ ਅੰਤਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Dharagehi Laekha Mangeeai Koee Anth N Sakee Shhaddae ||

He shall be called to account in the Court of the Lord, and in the end, no one will be able to save him.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਹੈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇ ॥

Bin Navai Sabh Dhukh Hai Dhukhadhaee Moh Mae ||

Without the Lord's Name, all is pain. Attachment to Maya is agonizingly painful.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਆਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੭॥

Naanak Guramukh Nadharee Aeia Moh Maeia Vishhurr Sabh Jae ||17||

O Nanak, the Gurmukh comes to see, that attachment to Maya separates all from the Lord. ||17||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਮੰਨੇ ਸਹ ਕੇਰਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਹੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Hukam Mannae Seh Kaera Hukamae Hee Sukh Paeae ||

The Gurmukh obeys the Order of her Husband Lord God; through the Hukam of His Command, she finds peace.

ਹੁਕਮੋ ਸੇਵੇ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਅਰਾਧੇ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਸਮੈ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Hukamo Saevae Hukam Aradhhae Hukamae Samai Samaeae ||

In His Will, she serves; in His Will, she worship and adores Him.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤੁ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Hukam Varath Naem Such Sanjam Man Chindhia Fal Paeae ||

In His Will, she merges in absorption. His Will is her fast, vow, purity and self-discipline; through it, she obtains the fruits of her mind's desires.

ਸਦਾ ਸੁਹਾਗਣਿ ਜਿ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਏ ॥

Sadha Suhagan J Hukamai Bujhai Sathigur Saevai Liv Laeae ||

She is always and forever the happy, pure soul-bride, who realizes His Will; she serves the True Guru, inspired by loving absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਨ ਊਪਰਿ ਤਿਨਾ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥੧੮॥

Naanak Kirapa Karae Jin Oopar Thina Hukamae Leae Milaeae ||18||

O Nanak, those upon whom the Lord showers His Mercy, are merged and immersed in His Will. ||18||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੁਝੇ ਬਪੁੜੀ ਨਿਤ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Hukam N Bujhae Bapurree Nith Houmai Karam Kamae ||

The wretched, self-willed manmukhs do not realize His Will; they continually act in ego.

ਵਰਤ ਨੇਮੁ ਸੁਚ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਪੂਜਾ ਪਾਖੰਡਿ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Varath Naem Such Sanjam Pooja Pakhandd Bharam N Jae ||

By ritualistic fasts, vows, purities, self-disciplines and worship ceremonies, they still cannot get rid of their hypocrisy and doubt.

ਅੰਤਰਹੁ ਕੁਸੁਧੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਬੇਧੇ ਜਿਉ ਹਸਤੀ ਛਾਰੁ ਉਡਾਏ ॥

Antharahu Kusudhh Maeia Mohi Baedhhae Jio Hasathee Shhar Ouddaeae ||

Inwardly, they are impure, pierced through by attachment to Maya; they are like elephants, who throw dirt all over themselves right after their bath.

ਜਿਨਿ ਉਪਾਏ ਤਿਸੈ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਚੇਤੇ ਕਿਉ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

Jin Oupaeae Thisai N Chaethehi Bin Chaethae Kio Sukh Paeae ||

They do not even think of the One who created them. Without thinking of Him, they cannot find peace.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਪੰਚੁ ਕੀਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਕਰਤੈ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਮਾਏ ॥੧੯॥

Naanak Parapanch Keea Dhhur Karathai Poorab Likhia Kamaeae ||19||

O Nanak, the Primal Creator has made the drama of the Universe; all act as they are pre-ordained. ||19||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਭਈ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਤ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Guramukh Paratheeth Bhee Man Mania Anadhin Saeva Karath Samae ||

The Gurmukh has faith; his mind is contented and satisfied. Night and day, he serves the Lord, absorbed in Him.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਭ ਪੂਜੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸੁ ਦੇਖੈ ਸਭ ਆਇ ॥

Anthar Sathigur Guroo Sabh Poojae Sathigur Ka Dharas Dhaekhai Sabh Ae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, is within; all worship and adore Him. Everyone comes to see the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

ਮੰਨੀਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਰਮ ਬੀਚਾਰੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਭੁਖ ਸਭ ਜਾਇ ॥

Manneeai Sathigur Param Beecharee Jith Miliai Thisana Bhukh Sabh Jae ||

So believe in the True Guru, the supreme sublime Contemplator. Meeting with Him, hunger and thirst are completely relieved.

ਹਉ ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਜੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਚਾ ਦੇਇ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Ho Sadha Sadha Baliharee Gur Apunae Jo Prabh Sacha Dhaee Milae ||

I am forever a sacrifice to my Guru, who leads me to meet the True Lord God.

ਜਿਨ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਸੇ ਸਜਣ ਮੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Jin Pireea So Naehu Sae Sajan Mai Nal ||

That Beloved, with whom I am in love, that Friend of mine is with me.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹਉ ਫਿਰਾਂ ਭੀ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਖਾ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥੨੧॥

Anthar Bahar Ho Firan Bhee Hiradhai Rakha Samal ||21||

I wander around inside and outside, but I always keep Him enshrined within my heart. ||21||

ਜਿਨਾ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਇਕ ਚਿਤਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Jina Eik Man Eik Chith Dhhiaeia Sathigur So Chith Lae ||

Those who meditate on the Lord single-mindedly, with one-pointed concentration, link their consciousness to the True Guru.

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਦੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਹਉਮੈ ਵਡਾ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਇਆ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਭਏ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

Thin Kee Dhukh Bhukh Houmai Vadda Rog Gaeia Niradhokh Bheae Liv Lae ||

They are rid of pain, hunger, and the great illness of egotism; lovingly attuned to the Lord, they become free of pain.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਉਚਰਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਮਹਿ ਸਵੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Gun Gavehi Gun Oucharehi Gun Mehi Savai Samae ||

They sing His Praises, and chant His Praises; in His Glorious Praises, they sleep in absorption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਇ ॥੨੨॥

Naanak Gur Poorae Thae Paeia Sehaj Milia Prabh Ae ||22||

O Nanak, through the Perfect Guru, they come to meet God with intuitive peace and poise. ||22||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਨ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Manamukh Maeia Mohu Hai Nam N Lagai Piar ||

The self-willed manmukhs are emotionally attached to Maya; they are not in love with the Naam.

ਕੂੜੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਕੂੜੁ ਸੰਘਰੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਕਰੈ ਆਹਾਰੁ ॥

Koorr Kamavai Koorr Sangharai Koorr Karai Ahar ||

They practice falsehood, gather falsehood, and eat the food of falsehood.

ਬਿਖੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਧਨੁ ਸੰਚਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਭੁ ਛਾਰੁ ॥

Bikh Maeia Dhhan Sanch Marehi Anth Hoe Sabh Shhar ||

Gathering the poisonous wealth and property of Maya, they die; in the end, they are all reduced to ashes.

ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਸੁਚਿ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲੋਭੁ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

Karam Dhharam Such Sanjam Karehi Anthar Lobh Vikar ||

They perform religious rituals of purity and self-discipline, but they are filled with greed, evil and corruption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਜਿ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਸੁ ਥਾਇ ਨ ਪਵੈ ਦਰਗਹ ਹੋਇ ਖੁਆਰੁ ॥੨੩॥

Naanak Manamukh J Kamavai S Thhae N Pavai Dharageh Hoe Khuar ||23||

O Nanak, the actions of the self-willed manmukhs are not accepted; in the Court of the Lord, they are miserable. ||23||

ਸਭਨਾ ਰਾਗਾਂ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੋ ਭਲਾ ਭਾਈ ਜਿਤੁ ਵਸਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Sabhana Ragan Vich So Bhala Bhaee Jith Vasia Man Ae ||

Among all Ragas, that one is sublime, O Siblings of Destiny, by which the Lord comes to abide in the mind.

ਰਾਗੁ ਨਾਦੁ ਸਭੁ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Rag Nadh Sabh Sach Hai Keemath Kehee N Jae ||

Those Ragas which are in the Sound-current of the Naad are totally true; their value cannot be expressed.

ਰਾਗੈ ਨਾਦੈ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਇਨੀ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥

Ragai Nadhai Bahara Einee Hukam N Boojhia Jae ||

Those Ragas which are not in the Sound-current of the Naad - by these, the Lord's Will cannot be understood.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਤਿਨਾ ਰਾਸਿ ਹੋਇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Naanak Hukamai Boojhai Thina Ras Hoe Sathigur Thae Sojhee Pae ||

O Nanak, they alone are right, who understand the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਹੋਇਆ ਜਿਉ ਤਿਸੈ ਦੀ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੨੪॥

Sabh Kishh This Thae Hoeia Jio Thisai Dhee Rajae ||24||

Everything happens as He wills. ||24||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਿਚਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Vich Anmrith Nam Hai Anmrith Kehai Kehae ||

The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is within the True Guru.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁੋ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

Guramathee Nam Niramaluo Niramal Nam Dhhiae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, one meditates on the Immaculate Naam, the Pure and Holy Naam.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ਤਤੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Anmrith Banee Thath Hai Guramukh Vasai Man Ae ||

The Ambrosial Word of His Bani is the true essence. It comes to abide in the mind of the Gurmukh.

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਕਮਲੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Hiradhai Kamal Paragasia Jothee Joth Milae ||

The heart-lotus blossoms forth, and one's light merges in the Light.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਤਿਨ ਕਉ ਮੇਲਿਓਨੁ ਜਿਨ ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਲਿਖਾਇ ॥੨੫॥

Naanak Sathigur Thin Ko Maelioun Jin Dhhur Masathak Bhag Likhae ||25||

O Nanak, they alone meet with the True Guru, who have such pre-ordained destiny inscribed upon their foreheads. ||25||

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਅਗਿ ਹੈ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Andhar Thisana Ag Hai Manamukh Bhukh N Jae ||

Within the self-willed manmukhs is the fire of desire; their hunger does not depart.

ਮੋਹੁ ਕੁਟੰਬੁ ਸਭੁ ਕੂੜੁ ਹੈ ਕੂੜਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਲਪਟਾਇ ॥

Mohu Kuttanb Sabh Koorr Hai Koorr Rehia Lapattae ||

Emotional attachments to relatives are totally false; they remain engrossed in falsehood.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਚਿੰਤਵੈ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਬਧਾ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anadhin Chintha Chinthavai Chintha Badhha Jae ||

Night and day, they are troubled by anxiety; bound to anxiety, they depart.

ਜੰਮਣੁ ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਚੁਕਈ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Janman Maran N Chukee Houmai Karam Kamae ||

Their comings and goings in reincarnation never end; they do their deeds in egotism.

ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਉਬਰੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥੨੬॥

Gur Saranaee Oubarai Naanak Leae Shhaddae ||26||

But in the Guru's Sanctuary, they are saved, O Nanak, and set free. ||26||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹਰਿ ਧਿਆਇਦਾ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Purakh Har Dhhiaeidha Sathasangath Sathigur Bhae ||

The True Guru meditates on the Lord, the Primal Being. The Sat Sangat, the True Congregation, loves the True Guru.

ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਦੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਲਾਇ ॥

Sathasangath Sathigur Saevadhae Har Maelae Gur Maelae ||

Those who join the Sat Sangat, and serve the True Guru - the Guru unites them in the Lord's Union.

ਏਹੁ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਬੋਹਿਥੁ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਰਾਇ ॥

Eaehu Bhoujal Jagath Sansar Hai Gur Bohithh Nam Tharae ||

This world, this universe, is a terrifying ocean. On the Boat of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, the Guru carries us across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖੀ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਰਿ ਲੰਘਾਇ ॥

Gurasikhee Bhana Mannia Gur Poora Par Langhae ||

The Sikhs of the Guru accept and obey the Lord's Will; the Perfect Guru carries them across.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾਂ ਕੀ ਹਰਿ ਧੂੜਿ ਦੇਹਿ ਹਮ ਪਾਪੀ ਭੀ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਂਹਿ ॥

Gurasikhan Kee Har Dhhoorr Dhaehi Ham Papee Bhee Gath Panhi ||

O Lord, please bless me with the dust of the feet of the Guru's Sikhs. I am a sinner - please save me.

ਧੁਰਿ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਆਇ ॥

Dhhur Masathak Har Prabh Likhia Gur Naanak Milia Ae ||

Those who have such pre-ordained destiny written upon their foreheads by the Lord God, come to meet Guru Nanak.

ਜਮਕੰਕਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਅਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥

Jamakankar Mar Bidharian Har Dharageh Leae Shhaddae ||

The Messenger of Death is beaten and driven away; we are saved in the Court of the Lord.

ਗੁਰਸਿਖਾ ਨੋ ਸਾਬਾਸਿ ਹੈ ਹਰਿ ਤੁਠਾ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥੨੭॥

Gurasikha No Sabas Hai Har Thutha Mael Milae ||27||

Blessed and celebrated are the Sikhs of the Guru; in His Pleasure, the Lord unites them in His Union. ||27||

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥

Gur Poorai Har Nam Dhirraeia Jin Vichahu Bharam Chukaeia ||

The Perfect Guru has implanted the Lord's Name within me; it has dispelled my doubts from within.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਰਤਿ ਗਾਇ ਕਰਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਮਗੁ ਦੇਖਾਇਆ ॥

Ram Nam Har Keerath Gae Kar Chanan Mag Dhaekhaeia ||

Singing the Kirtan of the Praises of the Lord's Name, the Lord's path is illuminated and shown to His Sikhs.

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ਏਕ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥

Houmai Mar Eaek Liv Lagee Anthar Nam Vasaeia ||

Conquering my egotism, I remain lovingly attuned to the One Lord; the Naam, the Name of the Lord, dwells within me.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਜਮੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕੈ ਸਚੈ ਨਾਇ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥

Guramathee Jam Johi N Sakai Sachai Nae Samaeia ||

I follow the Guru's Teachings, and so the Messenger of Death cannot even see me; I am immersed in the True Name.

ਸਭੁ ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਕਰਤਾ ਜੋ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਨਾਇ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Sabh Apae Ap Varathai Karatha Jo Bhavai So Nae Laeia ||

The Creator Himself is All-pervading; as He pleases, He links us to His Name.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਨਾਉ ਲਏ ਤਾਂ ਜੀਵੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਖਿਨੁ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਇਆ ॥੨੮॥

Jan Naanak Nao Leae Than Jeevai Bin Navai Khin Mar Jaeia ||28||

Servant Nanak lives, chanting the Name. Without the Name, he dies in an instant. ||28||

ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਰੋਗੁ ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਸਾਕਤ ਦੁਰਜਨਾ ॥

Man Anthar Houmai Rog Bhram Bhoolae Houmai Sakath Dhurajana ||

Within the minds of the faithless cynics is the disease of egotism; these evil people wander around lost, deluded by doubt.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰੋਗੁ ਗਵਾਇ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਜਣਾ ॥੨੯॥

Naanak Rog Gavae Mil Sathigur Sadhhoo Sajana ||29||

O Nanak, this disease is eradicated only by meeting with the True Guru, the Holy Friend. ||29||

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਬੋਲੇ ॥

Guramathee Har Har Bolae ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har.

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਕਸਾਈ ਦਿਨਸੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਰਤੀ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਚੋਲੇ ॥

Har Praem Kasaee Dhinas Rath Har Rathee Har Rang Cholae ||

Attracted by the Lord's Love, day and night, the body-robe is imbued with the Lord's Love.

ਹਰਿ ਜੈਸਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨ ਲਭਈ ਸਭੁ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਗਤੁ ਮੈ ਟੋਲੇ ॥

Har Jaisa Purakh N Labhee Sabh Dhaekhia Jagath Mai Ttolae ||

I have not found any being like the Lord, although I have searched and looked all over the world.

ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਾਇਆ ਮਨੁ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਡੋਲੇ ॥

Gur Sathigur Nam Dhirraeia Man Anath N Kahoo Ddolae ||

The Guru, the True Guru, has implanted the Naam within; now, my mind does not waver or wander anywhere else.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਗੁਲ ਗੋਲੇ ॥੩੦॥

Jan Naanak Har Ka Dhas Hai Gur Sathigur Kae Gul Golae ||30||

Servant Nanak is the slave of the Lord, the slave of the slaves of the Guru, the True Guru. ||30||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੪

Salok Mehala 4

Shalok, Fourth Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

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

ਵਡਭਾਗੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Vaddabhageea Sohaganee Jinha Guramukh Milia Har Rae ||

Blessed and very fortunate are those happy soul-brides who, as Gurmukh, meet their Sovereign Lord King.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੀਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥

Anthar Joth Paragaseea Naanak Nam Samae ||1||

The Light of God shines within them; O Nanak, they are absorbed in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਤਾ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Purakh Hai Jin Sach Jatha Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the Primal Being, who has realized the True Lord.

ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਤਿਖ ਉਤਰੈ ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jith Miliai Thikh Outharai Than Man Seethal Hoe ||

Meeting Him, thirst is quenched, and the body and mind are cooled and soothed.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਤਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਸਮਤੁ ਸਭ ਕੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sath Purakh Hai Jis No Samath Sabh Koe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, the True Primal Being, who looks upon all alike.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਤੁਲਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Niravair Hai Jis Nindha Ousathath Thul Hoe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who has no hatred; slander and praise are all the same to Him.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Sujan Hai Jis Anthar Breham Veechar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the All-knowing True Guru, who has realized God within.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathigur Nirankar Hai Jis Anth N Paravar ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the Formless True Guru, who has no end or limitation.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਸਚੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Vahu Vahu Sathiguroo Hai J Sach Dhrirraeae Soe ||

Waaho! Waaho! Blessed and Great is the True Guru, who implants the Truth within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਜਿਸ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sathigur Vahu Vahu Jis Thae Nam Parapath Hoe ||2||

O Nanak, Blessed and Great is the True Guru, through whom the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is received. ||2||

ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਚਾ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ॥

Har Prabh Sacha Sohila Guramukh Nam Govindh ||

For the Gurmukh, the true Song of Praise is to chant the Name of the Lord God.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਣਾ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਨੰਦੁ ॥

Anadhin Nam Salahana Har Japia Man Anandh ||

Chanting the Praises of the Lord, their minds are in ecstasy.

ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥

Vaddabhagee Har Paeia Pooran Paramanandh ||

By great good fortune, they find the Lord, the Embodiment of perfect, supreme bliss.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹਿਆ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਭੰਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jan Naanak Nam Salahia Bahurr N Man Than Bhang ||3||

Servant Nanak praises the Naam, the Name of the Lord; no obstacle will block his mind or body. ||3||

ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੀਆ ਸਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਸਜਣ ਮਿਲਹਿ ਪਿਆਰਿਆ ॥

Moon Pireea So Naehu Kio Sajan Milehi Piaria ||

I am in love with my Beloved; how can I meet my Dear Friend?

ਹਉ ਢੂਢੇਦੀ ਤਿਨ ਸਜਣ ਸਚਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Ho Dtoodtaedhee Thin Sajan Sach Savaria ||

I seek that friend, who is embellished with Truth.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੈਡਾ ਮਿਤੁ ਹੈ ਜੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਵਾਰਿਆ ॥

Sathigur Maidda Mith Hai Jae Milai Th Eihu Man Varia ||

The True Guru is my Friend; if I meet Him, I will offer this mind as a sacrifice to Him.

ਦੇਂਦਾ ਮੂੰ ਪਿਰੁ ਦਸਿ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿਆ ॥

Dhaenadha Moon Pir Dhas Har Sajan Sirajaneharia ||

He has shown me my Beloved Lord, my Friend, the Creator.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਉ ਪਿਰੁ ਭਾਲੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਲਿ ਦਿਖਾਲਿਆ ॥੪॥

Naanak Ho Pir Bhalee Apana Sathigur Nal Dhikhalia ||4||

O Nanak, I was searching for my Beloved; the True Guru has shown me that He has been with me all the time. ||4||

ਹਉ ਖੜੀ ਨਿਹਾਲੀ ਪੰਧੁ ਮਤੁ ਮੂੰ ਸਜਣੁ ਆਵਏ ॥

Ho Kharree Nihalee Pandhh Math Moon Sajan Aveae ||

I stand by the side of the road, waiting for You; O my Friend, I hope that You will come.

ਕੋ ਆਣਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਅਜੁ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਏ ॥

Ko An Milavai Aj Mai Pir Mael Milaveae ||

If only someone would come today and unite me in Union with my Beloved.

ਹਉ ਜੀਉ ਕਰੀ ਤਿਸ ਵਿਟਉ ਚਉ ਖੰਨੀਐ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਪਿਰੀ ਦਿਖਾਵਏ ॥

Ho Jeeo Karee This Vitto Cho Khanneeai Jo Mai Piree Dhikhaveae ||

I would cut my living body into four pieces for anyone who shows me my Beloved.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਤਾਂ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਲਾਵਏ ॥੫॥

Naanak Har Hoe Dhaeial Than Gur Poora Maelaveae ||5||

O Nanak, when the Lord becomes merciful, then He leads us to meet the Perfect Guru. ||5||

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੋਰੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਤਨਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੂੜੀ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anthar Jor Houmai Than Maeia Koorree Avai Jae ||

The power of egotism prevails within, and the body is controlled by Maya; the false ones come and go in reincarnation.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਫੁਰਮਾਇਆ ਮੰਨਿ ਨ ਸਕੀ ਦੁਤਰੁ ਤਰਿਆ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Furamaeia Mann N Sakee Dhuthar Tharia N Jae ||

If someone does not obey the Command of the True Guru, he cannot cross over the treacherous world-ocean.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਸੋ ਚਲੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਾਇ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee So Chalai Sathigur Bhae ||

Whoever is blessed with the Lord's Glance of Grace, walks in harmony with the Will of the True Guru.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਸਫਲੁ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਛੈ ਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

Sathigur Ka Dharasan Safal Hai Jo Eishhai So Fal Pae ||

The Blessed Vision of the True Guru's Darshan is fruitful; through it, one obtains the fruits of his desires.

ਜਿਨੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੰਨਿਆਂ ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਲਾਗਉ ਪਾਇ ॥

Jinee Sathigur Manniaan Ho Thin Kae Lago Pae ||

I touch the feet of those who believe in and obey the True Guru.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਜਿ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Tha Ka Dhas Hai J Anadhin Rehai Liv Lae ||6||

Nanak is the slave of those who, night and day, remain lovingly attuned to the Lord. ||6||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦਰਸਨ ਕਿਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤੀਐ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Bin Dharasan Kio Thripatheeai ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they find satisfaction without His Darshan?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਰਹਸੀਐ ॥੭॥

Naanak Milae Subhae Guramukh Eihu Man Rehaseeai ||7||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs meet Him with ease, and this mind blossoms forth in joy. ||7||

ਜਿਨਾ ਪਿਰੀ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨਿ ਪਿਰ ਬਾਹਰੇ ॥

Jina Piree Piar Kio Jeevan Pir Baharae ||

Those who are in love with their Beloved - how can they live without Him?

ਜਾਂ ਸਹੁ ਦੇਖਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਥੀਵਨਿ ਭੀ ਹਰੇ ॥੮॥

Jan Sahu Dhaekhan Apana Naanak Thheevan Bhee Harae ||8||

When they see their Husband Lord, O Nanak, they are rejuvenated. ||8||

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨੇਹੁ ਤੈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਚੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

Jina Guramukh Andhar Naehu Thai Preetham Sachai Laeia ||

Those Gurmukhs who are filled with love for You, my True Beloved,

ਰਾਤੀ ਅਤੈ ਡੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੯॥

Rathee Athai Ddaehu Naanak Praem Samaeia ||9||

O Nanak, remain immersed in the Lord's Love, night and day. ||9||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਚੀ ਆਸਕੀ ਜਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਸਚਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Guramukh Sachee Asakee Jith Preetham Sacha Paeeai ||

The love of the Gurmukh is true; through it, the True Beloved is attained.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਹਹਿ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ॥੧੦॥

Anadhin Rehehi Anandh Naanak Sehaj Samaeeai ||10||

Night and day, remain in bliss, O Nanak, immersed in intuitive peace and poise. ||10||

ਸਚਾ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Sacha Praem Piar Gur Poorae Thae Paeeai ||

True love and affection are obtained from the Perfect Guru.

ਕਬਹੂ ਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਭੰਗੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈਐ ॥੧੧॥

Kabehoo N Hovai Bhang Naanak Har Gun Gaeeai ||11||

They never break, O Nanak, if one sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||11||

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਚਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਉ ਜੀਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪਿਰੀ ਵਿਹੂਣਿਆ ॥

Jinha Andhar Sacha Naehu Kio Jeevanih Piree Vihoonia ||

How can those who have true love within them live without their Husband Lord?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਆਪਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਚਿਰੀ ਵਿਛੁੰਨਿਆ ॥੧੨॥

Guramukh Maelae Ap Naanak Chiree Vishhunnia ||12||

The Lord unites the Gurmukhs with Himself, O Nanak; they were separated from Him for such a long time. ||12||

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਤਉ ਆਪੇ ਲਾਇਆ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਰਿ ॥

Jin Ko Praem Piar Tho Apae Laeia Karam Kar ||

You grant Your Grace to those whom You Yourself bless with love and affection.

ਨਾਨਕ ਲੇਹੁ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਮੈ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ॥੧੩॥

Naanak Laehu Milae Mai Jachik Dheejai Nam Har ||13||

O Lord, please let Nanak meet with You; please bless this beggar with Your Name. ||13||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਸੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰੋਵੈ ॥

Guramukh Hasai Guramukh Rovai ||

The Gurmukh laughs, and the Gurmukh cries.

ਜਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੇ ਸਾਈ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

J Guramukh Karae Saee Bhagath Hovai ||

Whatever the Gurmukh does, is devotional worship.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੁ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Guramukh Hovai S Karae Veechar ||

Whoever becomes Gurmukh contemplates the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਵੈ ਪਾਰੁ ॥੧੪॥

Guramukh Naanak Pavai Par ||14||

The Gurmukh, O Nanak, crosses over to the other shore. ||14||

ਜਿਨਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Jina Andhar Nam Nidhhan Hai Gurabanee Veechar ||

Those who have the Naam within, contemplate the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਮੁਖ ਸਦ ਉਜਲੇ ਤਿਤੁ ਸਚੈ ਦਰਬਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Kae Mukh Sadh Oujalae Thith Sachai Dharabar ||

Their faces are always radiant in the Court of the True Lord.

ਤਿਨ ਬਹਦਿਆ ਉਠਦਿਆ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਖਸੇ ਕਰਤਾਰਿ ॥

Thin Behadhia Outhadhia Kadhae N Visarai J Ap Bakhasae Karathar ||

Sitting down and standing up, they never forget the Creator, who forgives them.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਨ ਵਿਛੁੜਹਿ ਜਿ ਮੇਲੇ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰਿ ॥੧੫॥

Naanak Guramukh Milae N Vishhurrehi J Maelae Sirajanehar ||15||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are united with the Lord. Those united by the Creator Lord, shall never be separated again. ||15||

ਗੁਰ ਪੀਰਾਂ ਕੀ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਮਹਾਂ ਕਰੜੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Gur Peeran Kee Chakaree Mehan Kararree Sukh Sar ||

To work for the Guru, or a spiritual teacher, is terribly difficult, but it brings the most excellent peace.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਾਏ ਹੇਤ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Nadhar Karae Jis Apanee This Laeae Haeth Piar ||

The Lord casts His Glance of Grace, and inspires love and affection.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵੈ ਲਗਿਆ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

Sathigur Kee Saevai Lagia Bhoujal Tharai Sansar ||

Joined to the service of the True Guru, the mortal being crosses over the terrifying world-ocean.

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Man Chindhia Fal Paeisee Anthar Bibaek Beechar ||

The fruits of the mind's desires are obtained, with clear contemplation and discriminating understanding within.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਭੁ ਦੂਖ ਨਿਵਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੬॥

Naanak Sathigur Miliai Prabh Paeeai Sabh Dhookh Nivaranehar ||16||

O Nanak, meeting the True Guru, God is found; He is the Eradicator of all sorrow. ||16||