ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Salok Mehalaa 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਆਪਿ ਉਪਾਏ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਆਪੇ ਰਖੈ ਵੇਕ ॥

Aap Oupaaeae Naanakaa Aapae Rakhai Vaek ||

He Himself creates, O Nanak; He establishes the various creatures.

ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਖੀਐ ਜਾਂ ਸਭਨਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਏਕੁ ॥

Mandhaa Kis No Aakheeai Jaan Sabhanaa Saahib Eaek ||

How can anyone be called bad? We have only One Lord and Master.

ਸਭਨਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਵੇਖੈ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇ ॥

Sabhanaa Saahib Eaek Hai Vaekhai Dhhandhhai Laae ||

There is One Lord and Master of all; He watches over all, and assigns all to their tasks.

ਕਿਸੈ ਥੋੜਾ ਕਿਸੈ ਅਗਲਾ ਖਾਲੀ ਕੋਈ ਨਾਹਿ ॥

Kisai Thhorraa Kisai Agalaa Khaalee Koee Naahi ||

Some have less, and some have more; no one is allowed to leave empty.

ਆਵਹਿ ਨੰਗੇ ਜਾਹਿ ਨੰਗੇ ਵਿਚੇ ਕਰਹਿ ਵਿਥਾਰ ॥

Aavehi Nangae Jaahi Nangae Vichae Karehi Vithhaar ||

Naked we come, and naked we go; in between, we put on a show.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਅਗੈ ਕਾਈ ਕਾਰ ॥੧॥

Naanak Hukam N Jaaneeai Agai Kaaee Kaar ||1||

O Nanak, one who does not understand the Hukam of God's Command - what will he have to do in the world hereafter? ||1||

ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Mehalaa 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਜਿਨਸਿ ਥਾਪਿ ਜੀਆਂ ਕਉ ਭੇਜੈ ਜਿਨਸਿ ਥਾਪਿ ਲੈ ਜਾਵੈ ॥

Jinas Thhaap Jeeaaan Ko Bhaejai Jinas Thhaap Lai Jaavai ||

He sends out the various created beings, and he calls back the various created beings again.

ਆਪੇ ਥਾਪਿ ਉਥਾਪੈ ਆਪੇ ਏਤੇ ਵੇਸ ਕਰਾਵੈ ॥

Aapae Thhaap Outhhaapai Aapae Eaethae Vaes Karaavai ||

He himself establishes, and He Himself disestablishes. He fashions them in various forms.

ਜੇਤੇ ਜੀਅ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਅਉਧੂਤੀ ਆਪੇ ਭਿਖਿਆ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

Jaethae Jeea Firehi Aoudhhoothee Aapae Bhikhiaa Paavai ||

And all the human beings who wander around as beggars, He Himself gives in charity to them.

ਲੇਖੈ ਬੋਲਣੁ ਲੇਖੈ ਚਲਣੁ ਕਾਇਤੁ ਕੀਚਹਿ ਦਾਵੇ ॥

Laekhai Bolan Laekhai Chalan Kaaeith Keechehi Dhaavae ||

As it is recorded, the mortals speak, and as it is recorded, they walk. So why put on all this show?

ਮੂਲੁ ਮਤਿ ਪਰਵਾਣਾ ਏਹੋ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖਿ ਸੁਣਾਏ ॥

Mool Math Paravaanaa Eaeho Naanak Aakh Sunaaeae ||

This is the basis of intelligence; this is certified and approved. Nanak speaks and proclaims it.

ਕਰਣੀ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਤਪਾਵਸੁ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਾਏ ॥੨॥

Karanee Oupar Hoe Thapaavas Jae Ko Kehai Kehaaeae ||2||

By past actions, each being is judged; what else can anyone say? ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਚਲਤੁ ਰਚਾਇਓਨੁ ਗੁਣ ਪਰਗਟੀ ਆਇਆ ॥

Guramukh Chalath Rachaaeioun Gun Paragattee Aaeiaa ||

The Guru's Word makes the drama play itself out. Through virtue, this becomes evident.

ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਸਦ ਉਚਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥

Gurabaanee Sadh Oucharai Har Mann Vasaaeiaa ||

Whoever utters the Word of the Guru's Bani - the Lord is enshrined in his mind.

ਸਕਤਿ ਗਈ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਕਟਿਆ ਸਿਵ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਗਾਇਆ ॥

Sakath Gee Bhram Kattiaa Siv Joth Jagaaeiaa ||

Maya's power is gone, and doubt is eradicated; awaken to the Light of the Lord.

ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਪੋਤੈ ਪੁੰਨੁ ਹੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਮਿਲਾਇਆ ॥

Jin Kai Pothai Punn Hai Gur Purakh Milaaeiaa ||

Those who hold onto goodness as their treasure meet the Guru, the Primal Being.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਹਜੇ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਹੇ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sehajae Mil Rehae Har Naam Samaaeiaa ||2||

O Nanak, they are intuitively absorbed and blended into the Name of the Lord. ||2||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Salok Mehalaa 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਸਾਹ ਚਲੇ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਦੇਵੈ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Saah Chalae Vanajaariaa Likhiaa Dhaevai Naal ||

The merchants come from the Banker; He sends the account of their destiny with them.

ਲਿਖੇ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਹੋਇ ਲਈਐ ਵਸਤੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਲਿ ॥

Likhae Oupar Hukam Hoe Leeai Vasath Samhaal ||

On the basis of their accounts, He issues the Hukam of His Command, and they are left to take care of their merchandise.

ਵਸਤੁ ਲਈ ਵਣਜਾਰਈ ਵਖਰੁ ਬਧਾ ਪਾਇ ॥

Vasath Lee Vanajaaree Vakhar Badhhaa Paae ||

The merchants have purchased their merchandise and packed up their cargo.

ਕੇਈ ਲਾਹਾ ਲੈ ਚਲੇ ਇਕਿ ਚਲੇ ਮੂਲੁ ਗਵਾਇ ॥

Kaeee Laahaa Lai Chalae Eik Chalae Mool Gavaae ||

Some depart after having earned a good profit, while others leave, having lost their investment altogether.

ਥੋੜਾ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਮੰਗਿਓ ਕਿਸੁ ਕਹੀਐ ਸਾਬਾਸਿ ॥

Thhorraa Kinai N Mangiou Kis Keheeai Saabaas ||

No one asks to have less; who should be celebrated?

ਨਦਰਿ ਤਿਨਾ ਕਉ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜਿ ਸਾਬਤੁ ਲਾਏ ਰਾਸਿ ॥੧॥

Nadhar Thinaa Ko Naanakaa J Saabath Laaeae Raas ||1||

The Lord casts His Glance of Grace, O Nanak, upon those who have preserved their capital investment. ||1||

ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Mehalaa 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਜੁੜਿ ਜੁੜਿ ਵਿਛੁੜੇ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਜੁੜੇ ॥

Jurr Jurr Vishhurrae Vishhurr Jurrae ||

United, the united separate, and separated, they unite again.

ਜੀਵਿ ਜੀਵਿ ਮੁਏ ਮੁਏ ਜੀਵੇ ॥

Jeev Jeev Mueae Mueae Jeevae ||

Living, the living die, and dying, they live again.

ਕੇਤਿਆ ਕੇ ਬਾਪ ਕੇਤਿਆ ਕੇ ਬੇਟੇ ਕੇਤੇ ਗੁਰ ਚੇਲੇ ਹੂਏ ॥

Kaethiaa Kae Baap Kaethiaa Kae Baettae Kaethae Gur Chaelae Hooeae ||

They become the fathers of many, and the sons of many; they become the gurus of many, and the disciples.

ਆਗੈ ਪਾਛੈ ਗਣਤ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਤੀ ਕਿਆ ਹੁਣਿ ਹੂਏ ॥

Aagai Paashhai Ganath N Aavai Kiaa Jaathee Kiaa Hun Hooeae ||

No account can be made of the future or the past; who knows what shall be, or what was?

ਸਭੁ ਕਰਣਾ ਕਿਰਤੁ ਕਰਿ ਲਿਖੀਐ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਤਾ ਕਰੇ ਕਰੇ ॥

Sabh Karanaa Kirath Kar Likheeai Kar Kar Karathaa Karae Karae ||

All the actions and events of the past are recorded; the Doer did, He does, and He will do.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮਰੀਐ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਤਰੀਐ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਦਰੀ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ॥੨॥

Manamukh Mareeai Guramukh Thareeai Naanak Nadharee Nadhar Karae ||2||

The self-willed manmukh dies, while the Gurmukh is saved; O Nanak, the Gracious Lord bestows His Glance of Grace. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਰਮੁ ਹੈ ਦੂਜੈ ਲੋਭਾਇਆ ॥

Manamukh Dhoojaa Bharam Hai Dhoojai Lobhaaeiaa ||

The self-willed manmukh wanders in duality, lured and enticed by duality.

ਕੂੜੁ ਕਪਟੁ ਕਮਾਵਦੇ ਕੂੜੋ ਆਲਾਇਆ ॥

Koorr Kapatt Kamaavadhae Koorro Aalaaeiaa ||

He practices falsehood and deception, telling lies.

ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਕਲਤ੍ਰੁ ਮੋਹੁ ਹੇਤੁ ਹੈ ਸਭੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਸਬਾਇਆ ॥

Puthr Kalathra Mohu Haeth Hai Sabh Dhukh Sabaaeiaa ||

Love and attachment to children and spouse is total misery and pain.

ਜਮ ਦਰਿ ਬਧੇ ਮਾਰੀਅਹਿ ਭਰਮਹਿ ਭਰਮਾਇਆ ॥

Jam Dhar Badhhae Maareeahi Bharamehi Bharamaaeiaa ||

He is gagged and bound at the door of the Messenger of Death; he dies, and wanders lost in reincarnation.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਭਾਇਆ ॥੩॥

Manamukh Janam Gavaaeiaa Naanak Har Bhaaeiaa ||3||

The self-willed manmukh wastes his life; Nanak loves the Lord. ||3||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Salok Mehalaa 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਜਿਨ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਤੇ ਰਤੇ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Jin Vaddiaaee Thaerae Naam Kee Thae Rathae Man Maahi ||

Those who are blessed with the glorious greatness of Your Name - their minds are imbued with Your Love.

ਨਾਨਕ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਦੂਜਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਹਿ ॥

Naanak Anmrith Eaek Hai Dhoojaa Anmrith Naahi ||

O Nanak, there is only One Ambrosial Nectar; there is no other nectar at all.

ਨਾਨਕ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਮਨੈ ਮਾਹਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Naanak Anmrith Manai Maahi Paaeeai Gur Parasaadh ||

O Nanak, the Ambrosial Nectar is obtained within the mind, by Guru's Grace.

ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਪੀਤਾ ਰੰਗ ਸਿਉ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਕਉ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਆਦਿ ॥੧॥

Thinhee Peethaa Rang Sio Jinh Ko Likhiaa Aadh ||1||

They alone drink it in with love, who have such pre-ordained destiny. ||1||