ਬੂਝਹੁ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਬੂਝਣਾ ਏਹ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Boojhahu Giaanee Boojhanaa Eaeh Akathh Kathhaa Man Maahi ||

O spiritual teachers, understand this: the Unspoken Speech is in the mind.

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਤਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਅਲਖੁ ਵਸੈ ਸਭ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Bin Gur Thath N Paaeeai Alakh Vasai Sabh Maahi ||

Without the Guru, the essence of reality is not found; the Invisible Lord dwells everywhere.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਜਾਂ ਸਬਦੁ ਵਸੈ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Sathigur Milai Th Jaaneeai Jaan Sabadh Vasai Man Maahi ||

One meets the True Guru, and then the Lord is known, when the Word of the Shabad comes to dwell in the mind.

ਆਪੁ ਗਇਆ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਭਉ ਗਇਆ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਦੁਖ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

Aap Gaeiaa Bhram Bho Gaeiaa Janam Maran Dhukh Jaahi ||

When self-conceit departs, doubt and fear also depart, and the pain of birth and death is removed.

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਅਲਖੁ ਲਖਾਈਐ ਊਤਮ ਮਤਿ ਤਰਾਹਿ ॥

Guramath Alakh Lakhaaeeai Ootham Math Tharaahi ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, the Unseen Lord is seen; the intellect is exalted, and one is carried across.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋਹੰ ਹੰਸਾ ਜਪੁ ਜਾਪਹੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਤਿਸੈ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੧॥

Naanak Sohan Hansaa Jap Jaapahu Thribhavan Thisai Samaahi ||1||

O Nanak, chant the chant of 'Sohang hansaa' - 'He is me, and I am Him.' The three worlds are absorbed in Him. ||1||

ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Ma 3 ||

Third Mehl:

ਮਨੁ ਮਾਣਕੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਪਰਖਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Man Maanak Jin Parakhiaa Gur Sabadhee Veechaar ||

Some assay their mind-jewel, and contemplate the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਸੇ ਜਨ ਵਿਰਲੇ ਜਾਣੀਅਹਿ ਕਲਜੁਗ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੰਸਾਰਿ ॥

Sae Jan Viralae Jaaneeahi Kalajug Vich Sansaar ||

Only a few of those humble beings are known in this world, in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga.

ਆਪੈ ਨੋ ਆਪੁ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਹਉਮੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ॥

Aapai No Aap Mil Rehiaa Houmai Dhubidhhaa Maar ||

One's self remains blended with the Lord's Self, when egotism and duality are conquered.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਦੁਤਰੁ ਤਰੇ ਭਉਜਲੁ ਬਿਖਮੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥੨॥

Naanak Naam Rathae Dhuthar Tharae Bhoujal Bikham Sansaar ||2||

O Nanak, those who are imbued with the Naam cross over the difficult, treacherous and terrifying world-ocean. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਅੰਦਰੁ ਨ ਭਾਲਨੀ ਮੁਠੇ ਅਹੰਮਤੇ ॥

Manamukh Andhar N Bhaalanee Muthae Ahanmathae ||

The self-willed manmukhs do not search within their own selves; they are deluded by their egotistical pride.

ਚਾਰੇ ਕੁੰਡਾਂ ਭਵਿ ਥਕੇ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤਿਖ ਤਤੇ ॥

Chaarae Kunddaan Bhav Thhakae Andhar Thikh Thathae ||

Wandering in the four directions, they grow weary, tormented by burning desire within.

ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ ਨ ਸੋਧਨੀ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਵਿਗੁਤੇ ॥

Sinmrith Saasath N Sodhhanee Manamukh Viguthae ||

They do not study the Simritees and the Shaastras; the manmukhs waste away and are lost.

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਪਾਇਓ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਸਤੇ ॥

Bin Gur Kinai N Paaeiou Har Naam Har Sathae ||

Without the Guru, no one finds the Naam, the Name of the True Lord.

ਤਤੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਹਰਿ ਗਤੇ ॥੧੯॥

Thath Giaan Veechaariaa Har Jap Har Gathae ||19||

One who contemplates the essence of spiritual wisdom and meditates on the Lord is saved. ||19||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੨ ॥

Salok Ma 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਕਰੇ ਆਪਿ ਆਪੇ ਆਣੈ ਰਾਸਿ ॥

Aapae Jaanai Karae Aap Aapae Aanai Raas ||

He Himself knows, He Himself acts, and He Himself does it right.

ਤਿਸੈ ਅਗੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਖਲਿਇ ਕੀਚੈ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥੧॥

Thisai Agai Naanakaa Khalie Keechai Aradhaas ||1||

So stand before Him, O Nanak, and offer your prayers. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਨਿ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਆਪੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਸੋਇ ॥

Jin Keeaa Thin Dhaekhiaa Aapae Jaanai Soe ||

He who created the creation, watches over it; He Himself knows.

ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਕਹੀਐ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜਾ ਘਰਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥੨॥

Kis No Keheeai Naanakaa Jaa Ghar Varathai Sabh Koe ||2||

Unto whom should I speak, O Nanak, when everything is contained within the home of the heart? ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਸਭੇ ਥੋਕ ਵਿਸਾਰਿ ਇਕੋ ਮਿਤੁ ਕਰਿ ॥

Sabhae Thhok Visaar Eiko Mith Kar ||

Forget everything, and be friends with the One Lord alone.

ਮਨੁ ਤਨੁ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਹਾਲੁ ਪਾਪਾ ਦਹੈ ਹਰਿ ॥

Man Than Hoe Nihaal Paapaa Dhehai Har ||

Your mind and body shall be enraptured, and the Lord shall burn away your sins.

ਆਵਣ ਜਾਣਾ ਚੁਕੈ ਜਨਮਿ ਨ ਜਾਹਿ ਮਰਿ ॥

Aavan Jaanaa Chukai Janam N Jaahi Mar ||

Your comings and goings in reincarnation shall cease; you shall not be reborn and die again.

ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਆਧਾਰੁ ਸੋਗਿ ਨ ਮੋਹਿ ਜਰਿ ॥

Sach Naam Aadhhaar Sog N Mohi Jar ||

The True Name shall be your Support, and you shall not burn in sorrow and attachment.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਸੰਜਿ ਧਰਿ ॥੨੦॥

Naanak Naam Nidhhaan Man Mehi Sanj Dhhar ||20||

O Nanak, gather in the treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, within your mind. ||20||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੫ ॥

Salok Ma 5 ||

Shalok, Fifth Mehl:

ਮਾਇਆ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਦੰਮਾ ਦੰਮ ॥

Maaeiaa Manahu N Veesarai Maangai Dhanmaa Dhanm ||

You do not forget Maya from your mind; you beg for it with each and every breath.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਹੀ ਕਰੰਮ ॥੧॥

So Prabh Chith N Aavee Naanak Nehee Karanm ||1||

You do not even think of that God; O Nanak, it is not in your karma. ||1||

ਮਃ ੫ ॥

Ma 5 ||

Fifth Mehl:

ਮਾਇਆ ਸਾਥਿ ਨ ਚਲਈ ਕਿਆ ਲਪਟਾਵਹਿ ਅੰਧ ॥

Maaeiaa Saathh N Chalee Kiaa Lapattaavehi Andhh ||

Maya and its wealth shall not go along with you, so why do you cling to it - are you blind?

ਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਚਰਣ ਧਿਆਇ ਤੂ ਤੂਟਹਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਬੰਧ ॥੨॥

Gur Kae Charan Dhhiaae Thoo Thoottehi Maaeiaa Bandhh ||2||

Meditate on the Guru's Feet, and the bonds of Maya shall be cut away from you. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਭਾਣੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਮਨਾਇਓਨੁ ਭਾਣੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Bhaanai Hukam Manaaeioun Bhaanai Sukh Paaeiaa ||

By the Pleasure of His Will, the Lord inspires us to obey the Hukam of His Command; by the Pleasure of His Will, we find peace.

ਭਾਣੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮੇਲਿਓਨੁ ਭਾਣੈ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Bhaanai Sathigur Maelioun Bhaanai Sach Dhhiaaeiaa ||

By the Pleasure of His Will, He leads us to meet the True Guru; by the Pleasure of His Will, we meditate on the Truth.

ਭਾਣੇ ਜੇਵਡ ਹੋਰ ਦਾਤਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਸਚੁ ਆਖਿ ਸੁਣਾਇਆ ॥

Bhaanae Jaevadd Hor Dhaath Naahee Sach Aakh Sunaaeiaa ||

There is no other gift as great as the Pleasure of His Will; this Truth is spoken and proclaimed.

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤਿਨ ਸਚੁ ਕਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jin Ko Poorab Likhiaa Thin Sach Kamaaeiaa ||

Those who have such pre-ordained destiny, practice and live the Truth.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਰਣਾਗਤੀ ਜਿਨਿ ਜਗਤੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ ॥੨੧॥

Naanak This Saranaagathee Jin Jagath Oupaaeiaa ||21||

Nanak has entered His Sanctuary; He created the world. ||21||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Salok Ma 3 ||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

ਜਿਨ ਕਉ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਭੈ ਕੀ ਨਾਹੀ ਬਿੰਦ ॥

Jin Ko Andhar Giaan Nehee Bhai Kee Naahee Bindh ||

Those who do not have spiritual wisdom within, do not have even an iota of the Fear of God.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮੁਇਆ ਕਾ ਕਿਆ ਮਾਰਣਾ ਜਿ ਆਪਿ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ॥੧॥

Naanak Mueiaa Kaa Kiaa Maaranaa J Aap Maarae Govindh ||1||

O Nanak, why kill those who are already dead? The Lord of the Universe Himself has killed them. ||1||

ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Ma 3 ||

Third Mehl:

ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪਤ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਚਣੀ ਸੁਖੀ ਹੂ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

Man Kee Pathree Vaachanee Sukhee Hoo Sukh Saar ||

To read the horoscope of the mind, is the most sublime joyful peace.

ਸੋ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣੁ ਭਲਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

So Braahaman Bhalaa Aakheeai J Boojhai Breham Beechaar ||

He alone is called a good Brahmin, who understands God in contemplative meditation.

ਹਰਿ ਸਾਲਾਹੇ ਹਰਿ ਪੜੈ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Har Saalaahae Har Parrai Gur Kai Sabadh Veechaar ||

He praises the Lord, and reads of the Lord, and contemplates the Word of the Guru's Shabad.