ਜਾਮਿ ਨ ਭੀਜੈ ਸਾਚ ਨਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Jaam N Bheejai Saach Naae ||1|| Rehaao ||

If you are not drenched with the True Name. ||1||Pause||

ਦਸ ਅਠ ਲੀਖੇ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਪਾਸਿ ॥

Dhas Ath Leekhae Hovehi Paas ||

One may have the eighteen Puraanas written in his own hand;

ਚਾਰੇ ਬੇਦ ਮੁਖਾਗਰ ਪਾਠਿ ॥

Chaarae Baedh Mukhaagar Paath ||

He may recite the four Vedas by heart,

ਪੁਰਬੀ ਨਾਵੈ ਵਰਨਾਂ ਕੀ ਦਾਤਿ ॥

Purabee Naavai Varanaan Kee Dhaath ||

And take ritual baths at holy festivals and give charitable donations;

ਵਰਤ ਨੇਮ ਕਰੇ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤਿ ॥੨॥

Varath Naem Karae Dhin Raath ||2||

He may observe the ritual fasts, and perform religious ceremonies day and night. ||2||

ਕਾਜੀ ਮੁਲਾਂ ਹੋਵਹਿ ਸੇਖ ॥

Kaajee Mulaan Hovehi Saekh ||

He may be a Qazi, a Mullah or a Shaykh,

ਜੋਗੀ ਜੰਗਮ ਭਗਵੇ ਭੇਖ ॥

Jogee Jangam Bhagavae Bhaekh ||

A Yogi or a wandering hermit wearing saffron-colored robes;

ਕੋ ਗਿਰਹੀ ਕਰਮਾ ਕੀ ਸੰਧਿ ॥

Ko Girehee Karamaa Kee Sandhh ||

He may be a householder, working at his job;

ਬਿਨੁ ਬੂਝੇ ਸਭ ਖੜੀਅਸਿ ਬੰਧਿ ॥੩॥

Bin Boojhae Sabh Kharreeas Bandhh ||3||

But without understanding the essence of devotional worship, all people are eventually bound and gagged, and driven along by the Messenger of Death. ||3||

ਜੇਤੇ ਜੀਅ ਲਿਖੀ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਾਰ ॥

Jaethae Jeea Likhee Sir Kaar ||

Each person's karma is written on his forehead.

ਕਰਣੀ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੋਵਗਿ ਸਾਰ ॥

Karanee Oupar Hovag Saar ||

According to their deeds, they shall be judged.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਮੂਰਖ ਗਾਵਾਰ ॥

Hukam Karehi Moorakh Gaavaar ||

Only the foolish and the ignorant issue commands.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚੇ ਕੇ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥੪॥੩॥

Naanak Saachae Kae Sifath Bhanddaar ||4||3||

O Nanak, the treasure of praise belongs to the True Lord alone. ||4||3||

ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਉਤਾਰਿ ਦਿਗੰਬਰੁ ਹੋਗੁ ॥

Basathr Outhaar Dhiganbar Hog ||

A person may take off his clothes and be naked.

ਜਟਾਧਾਰਿ ਕਿਆ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਜੋਗੁ ॥

Jattaadhhaar Kiaa Kamaavai Jog ||

What Yoga does he practice by having matted and tangled hair?

ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਨਹੀ ਦਸਵੈ ਦੁਆਰ ॥

Man Niramal Nehee Dhasavai Dhuaar ||

If the mind is not pure, what use is it to hold the breath at the Tenth Gate?

ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਿ ਆਵੈ ਮੂੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਵਾਰੋ ਵਾਰ ॥੧॥

Bhram Bhram Aavai Moorrhaa Vaaro Vaar ||1||

The fool wanders and wanders, entering the cycle of reincarnation again and again. ||1||

ਏਕੁ ਧਿਆਵਹੁ ਮੂੜ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਮਨਾ ॥

Eaek Dhhiaavahu Moorrh Manaa ||

Meditate on the One Lord, O my foolish mind,

ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਰਿ ਜਾਹਿ ਇਕ ਖਿਨਾਂ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Paar Outhar Jaahi Eik Khinaan ||1|| Rehaao ||

And you shall cross over to the other side in an instant. ||1||Pause||

ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰ ਕਰਹਿ ਵਖਿਆਣ ॥

Simrith Saasathr Karehi Vakhiaan ||

Some recite and expound on the Simritees and the Shaastras;

ਨਾਦੀ ਬੇਦੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਹਿ ਪੁਰਾਣ ॥

Naadhee Baedhee Parrhehi Puraan ||

Some sing the Vedas and read the Puraanas;

ਪਾਖੰਡ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਮਨਿ ਕਪਟੁ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥

Paakhandd Dhrisatt Man Kapatt Kamaahi ||

But they practice hypocrisy and deception with their eyes and minds.

ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਰਮਈਆ ਨੇੜਿ ਨਾਹਿ ॥੨॥

Thin Kai Rameeaa Naerr Naahi ||2||

The Lord does not even come near them. ||2||

ਜੇ ਕੋ ਐਸਾ ਸੰਜਮੀ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jae Ko Aisaa Sanjamee Hoe ||

Even if someone practices such self-discipline,

ਕ੍ਰਿਆ ਵਿਸੇਖ ਪੂਜਾ ਕਰੇਇ ॥

Kiraaa Visaekh Poojaa Karaee ||

Compassion and devotional worship

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲੋਭੁ ਮਨੁ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Anthar Lobh Man Bikhiaa Maahi ||

- if he is filled with greed, and his mind is engrossed in corruption,

ਓਇ ਨਿਰੰਜਨੁ ਕੈਸੇ ਪਾਹਿ ॥੩॥

Oue Niranjan Kaisae Paahi ||3||

How can he find the Immaculate Lord? ||3||

ਕੀਤਾ ਹੋਆ ਕਰੇ ਕਿਆ ਹੋਇ ॥

Keethaa Hoaa Karae Kiaa Hoe ||

What can the created being do?

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਪਿ ਚਲਾਏ ਸੋਇ ॥

Jis No Aap Chalaaeae Soe ||

The Lord Himself moves him.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਤਾਂ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਏ ॥

Nadhar Karae Thaan Bharam Chukaaeae ||

If the Lord casts His Glance of Grace, then his doubts are dispelled.

ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਤਾਂ ਸਾਚਾ ਪਾਏ ॥੪॥

Hukamai Boojhai Thaan Saachaa Paaeae ||4||

If the mortal realizes the Hukam of the Lord's Command, he obtains the True Lord. ||4||

ਜਿਸੁ ਜੀਉ ਅੰਤਰੁ ਮੈਲਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jis Jeeo Anthar Mailaa Hoe ||

If someone's soul is polluted within,

ਤੀਰਥ ਭਵੈ ਦਿਸੰਤਰ ਲੋਇ ॥

Theerathh Bhavai Dhisanthar Loe ||

What is the use of his traveling to sacred shrines of pilgrimage all over the world?

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੰਗ ॥

Naanak Mileeai Sathigur Sang ||

O Nanak, when one joins the Society of the True Guru,

ਤਉ ਭਵਜਲ ਕੇ ਤੂਟਸਿ ਬੰਧ ॥੫॥੪॥

Tho Bhavajal Kae Thoottas Bandhh ||5||4||

Then the bonds of the terrifying world-ocean are broken. ||5||4||

ਬਸੰਤੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Basanth Mehalaa 1 ||

Basant, First Mehl:

ਸਗਲ ਭਵਨ ਤੇਰੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹ ॥

Sagal Bhavan Thaeree Maaeiaa Moh ||

All the worlds have been fascinated and enchanted by Your Maya, O Lord.

ਮੈ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਦੀਸੈ ਸਰਬ ਤੋਹ ॥

Mai Avar N Dheesai Sarab Thoh ||

I do not see any other at all - You are everywhere.

ਤੂ ਸੁਰਿ ਨਾਥਾ ਦੇਵਾ ਦੇਵ ॥

Thoo Sur Naathhaa Dhaevaa Dhaev ||

You are the Master of Yogis, the Divinity of the divine.

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸੇਵ ॥੧॥

Har Naam Milai Gur Charan Saev ||1||

Serving at the Guru's Feet, the Name of the Lord is received. ||1||

ਮੇਰੇ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਗਹਿਰ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਲਾਲ ॥

Maerae Sundhar Gehir Ganbheer Laal ||

O my Beauteous, Deep and Profound Beloved Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਏ ਤੂ ਅਪਰੰਪਰੁ ਸਰਬ ਪਾਲ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Guramukh Raam Naam Gun Gaaeae Thoo Aparanpar Sarab Paal ||1|| Rehaao ||

As Gurmukh, I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name. You are Infinite, the Cherisher of all. ||1||Pause||

ਬਿਨੁ ਸਾਧ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਸੰਗੁ ॥

Bin Saadhh N Paaeeai Har Kaa Sang ||

Without the Holy Saint, association with the Lord is not obtained.

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਮੈਲ ਮਲੀਨ ਅੰਗੁ ॥

Bin Gur Mail Maleen Ang ||

Without the Guru, one's very fiber is stained with filth.

ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਨ ਸੁਧੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Bin Har Naam N Sudhh Hoe ||

Without the Lord's Name, one cannot become pure.

ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਲਾਹੇ ਸਾਚੁ ਸੋਇ ॥੨॥

Gur Sabadh Salaahae Saach Soe ||2||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, sing the Praises of the True Lord. ||2||

ਜਾ ਕਉ ਤੂ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਰਖਨਹਾਰ ॥

Jaa Ko Thoo Raakhehi Rakhanehaar ||

O Savior Lord, that person whom You have saved

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਮਿਲਾਵਹਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਸਾਰ ॥

Sathiguroo Milaavehi Karehi Saar ||

- You lead him to meet the True Guru, and so take care of him.

ਬਿਖੁ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਮਤਾ ਪਰਹਰਾਇ ॥

Bikh Houmai Mamathaa Pareharaae ||

You take away his poisonous egotism and attachment.

ਸਭਿ ਦੂਖ ਬਿਨਾਸੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੩॥

Sabh Dhookh Binaasae Raam Raae ||3||

You dispel all his sufferings, O Sovereign Lord God. ||3||

ਊਤਮ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਨ ਸਰੀਰ ॥

Ootham Gath Mith Har Gun Sareer ||

His state and condition are sublime; the Lord's Glorious Virtues permeate his body.

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਹੀਰ ॥

Guramath Pragattae Raam Naam Heer ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Teachings, the diamond of the Lord's Name is revealed.

ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਤਜਿ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ॥

Liv Laagee Naam Thaj Dhoojaa Bhaao ||

He is lovingly attuned to the Naam; he is rid of the love of duality.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਾਉ ॥੪॥੫॥

Jan Naanak Har Gur Gur Milaao ||4||5||

O Lord, let servant Nanak meet the Guru. ||4||5||

ਬਸੰਤੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Basanth Mehalaa 1 ||

Basant, First Mehl:

ਮੇਰੀ ਸਖੀ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਸੁਨਹੁ ਭਾਇ ॥

Maeree Sakhee Sehaelee Sunahu Bhaae ||

O my friends and companions, listen with love in your heart.

ਮੇਰਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਰੀਸਾਲੂ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਾਇ ॥

Maeraa Pir Reesaaloo Sang Saae ||

My Husband Lord is Incomparably Beautiful; He is always with me.

ਓਹੁ ਅਲਖੁ ਨ ਲਖੀਐ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਾਇ ॥

Ouhu Alakh N Lakheeai Kehahu Kaae ||

He is Unseen - He cannot be seen. How can I describe Him?