ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਰਾਤੀ ਕਾਲੁ ਘਟੈ ਦਿਨਿ ਕਾਲੁ ॥

Raathee Kaal Ghattai Dhin Kaal ||

Through the night the time ticks away; through the day the time ticks away.

ਛਿਜੈ ਕਾਇਆ ਹੋਇ ਪਰਾਲੁ ॥

Shhijai Kaaeiaa Hoe Paraal ||

The body wears away and turns to straw.

ਵਰਤਣਿ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਸਰਬ ਜੰਜਾਲੁ ॥

Varathan Varathiaa Sarab Janjaal ||

All are involved and entangled in worldly entanglements.

ਭੁਲਿਆ ਚੁਕਿ ਗਇਆ ਤਪ ਤਾਲੁ ॥

Bhuliaa Chuk Gaeiaa Thap Thaal ||

The mortal has mistakenly renounced the way of service.

ਅੰਧਾ ਝਖਿ ਝਖਿ ਪਇਆ ਝੇਰਿ ॥

Andhhaa Jhakh Jhakh Paeiaa Jhaer ||

The blind fool is caught in conflict, bothered and bewildered.

ਪਿਛੈ ਰੋਵਹਿ ਲਿਆਵਹਿ ਫੇਰਿ ॥

Pishhai Rovehi Liaavehi Faer ||

Those who weep after someone has died - can they bring him back to life?

ਬਿਨੁ ਬੂਝੇ ਕਿਛੁ ਸੂਝੈ ਨਾਹੀ ॥

Bin Boojhae Kishh Soojhai Naahee ||

Without realization, nothing can be understood.

ਮੋਇਆ ਰੋਂਹਿ ਰੋਂਦੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਂਹੀ ॥

Moeiaa Ronehi Ronadhae Mar Jaanhanaee ||

The weepers who weep for the dead shall themselves die as well.

ਨਾਨਕ ਖਸਮੈ ਏਵੈ ਭਾਵੈ ॥

Naanak Khasamai Eaevai Bhaavai ||

O Nanak, this is the Will of our Lord and Master.

ਸੇਈ ਮੁਏ ਜਿਨ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵੈ ॥੧॥

Saeee Mueae Jin Chith N Aavai ||1||

Those who do not remember the Lord, are dead. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਮੁਆ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਮੁਈ ਮੁਆ ਵੈਰੁ ਵਾਦੀ ॥

Muaa Piaar Preeth Muee Muaa Vair Vaadhee ||

Love dies, and affection dies; hatred and strife die.

ਵੰਨੁ ਗਇਆ ਰੂਪੁ ਵਿਣਸਿਆ ਦੁਖੀ ਦੇਹ ਰੁਲੀ ॥

Vann Gaeiaa Roop Vinasiaa Dhukhee Dhaeh Rulee ||

The color fades, and beauty vanishes; the body suffers and collapses.

ਕਿਥਹੁ ਆਇਆ ਕਹ ਗਇਆ ਕਿਹੁ ਨ ਸੀਓ ਕਿਹੁ ਸੀ ॥

Kithhahu Aaeiaa Keh Gaeiaa Kihu N Seeou Kihu See ||

Where did he come from? Where is he going? Did he exist or not?

ਮਨਿ ਮੁਖਿ ਗਲਾ ਗੋਈਆ ਕੀਤਾ ਚਾਉ ਰਲੀ ॥

Man Mukh Galaa Goeeaa Keethaa Chaao Ralee ||

The self-willed manmukh made empty boasts, indulging in parties and pleasures.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਿਰ ਖੁਰ ਪਤਿ ਪਾਟੀ ॥੨॥

Naanak Sachae Naam Bin Sir Khur Path Paattee ||2||

O Nanak, without the True Name, his honor is torn away, from head to foot. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਾ ਅੰਤੇ ਹੋਇ ਸਖਾਈ ॥

Anmrith Naam Sadhaa Sukhadhaathaa Anthae Hoe Sakhaaee ||

The Ambrosial Naam, the Name of the Lord, is forever the Giver of peace. It shall be your Help and Support in the end.

ਬਾਝੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਜਗਤੁ ਬਉਰਾਨਾ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥

Baajh Guroo Jagath Bouraanaa Naavai Saar N Paaee ||

Without the Guru, the world is insane. It does not appreciate the worth of the Name.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਸੇ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥

Sathigur Saevehi Sae Paravaan Jinh Jothee Joth Milaaee ||

Those who serve the True Guru are accepted and approved. Their light merges into the Light.

ਸੋ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੋ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਤੇਹਾ ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਣਾ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਈ ॥

So Saahib So Saevak Thaehaa Jis Bhaanaa Mann Vasaaee ||

That servant who enshrines the Lord's Will within his mind, becomes just like his Lord and Master.

ਆਪਣੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਕਹੁ ਕਿਨਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅੰਧਾ ਅੰਧੁ ਕਮਾਈ ॥

Aapanai Bhaanai Kahu Kin Sukh Paaeiaa Andhhaa Andhh Kamaaee ||

Tell me, who has ever found peace by following his own will? The blind act in blindness.

ਬਿਖਿਆ ਕਦੇ ਹੀ ਰਜੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਮੂਰਖ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥

Bikhiaa Kadhae Hee Rajai Naahee Moorakh Bhukh N Jaaee ||

No one is ever satisfied and fulfilled by evil and corruption. The hunger of the fool is not satisfied.

ਦੂਜੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਲਗਿ ਵਿਗੁਤਾ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬੂਝ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥

Dhoojai Sabh Ko Lag Viguthaa Bin Sathigur Boojh N Paaee ||

Attached to duality, all are ruined; without the True Guru, there is no understanding.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵੇ ਸੋ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਰਜਾਈ ॥੨੦॥

Sathigur Saevae So Sukh Paaeae Jis No Kirapaa Karae Rajaaee ||20||

Those who serve the True Guru find peace; they are blessed with Grace by the Will of the Lord. ||20||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਸਰਮੁ ਧਰਮੁ ਦੁਇ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜੇ ਧਨੁ ਪਲੈ ਪਾਇ ॥

Saram Dhharam Dhue Naanakaa Jae Dhhan Palai Paae ||

Modesty and righteousness both, O Nanak, are qualities of those who are blessed with true wealth.

ਸੋ ਧਨੁ ਮਿਤ੍ਰੁ ਨ ਕਾਂਢੀਐ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਚੋਟਾਂ ਖਾਇ ॥

So Dhhan Mithra N Kaandteeai Jith Sir Chottaan Khaae ||

Do not refer to that wealth as your friend, which leads you to get your head beaten.

ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਪਲੈ ਧਨੁ ਵਸੈ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਨਾਉ ਫਕੀਰ ॥

Jin Kai Palai Dhhan Vasai Thin Kaa Naao Fakeer ||

Those who possess only this worldly wealth are known as paupers.

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਕੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਤੂ ਵਸਹਿ ਤੇ ਨਰ ਗੁਣੀ ਗਹੀਰ ॥੧॥

Jinh Kai Hiradhai Thoo Vasehi Thae Nar Gunee Geheer ||1||

But those, within whose hearts You dwell, O Lord - those people are oceans of virtue. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਦੁਖੀ ਦੁਨੀ ਸਹੇੜੀਐ ਜਾਇ ਤ ਲਗਹਿ ਦੁਖ ॥

Dhukhee Dhunee Sehaerreeai Jaae Th Lagehi Dhukh ||

Worldly possessions are obtained by pain and suffering; when they are gone, they leave pain and suffering.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਕਿਸੈ ਨ ਲਥੀ ਭੁਖ ॥

Naanak Sachae Naam Bin Kisai N Lathhee Bhukh ||

O Nanak, without the True Name, hunger is never satisfied.

ਰੂਪੀ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਉਤਰੈ ਜਾਂ ਦੇਖਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਭੁਖ ॥

Roopee Bhukh N Outharai Jaan Dhaekhaan Thaan Bhukh ||

Beauty does not satisfy hunger; when the man sees beauty, he hungers even more.

ਜੇਤੇ ਰਸ ਸਰੀਰ ਕੇ ਤੇਤੇ ਲਗਹਿ ਦੁਖ ॥੨॥

Jaethae Ras Sareer Kae Thaethae Lagehi Dhukh ||2||

As many as are the pleasures of the body, so many are the pains which afflict it. ||2||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਅੰਧੀ ਕੰਮੀ ਅੰਧੁ ਮਨੁ ਮਨਿ ਅੰਧੈ ਤਨੁ ਅੰਧੁ ॥

Andhhee Kanmee Andhh Man Man Andhhai Than Andhh ||

Acting blindly, the mind becomes blind. The blind mind makes the body blind.

ਚਿਕੜਿ ਲਾਇਐ ਕਿਆ ਥੀਐ ਜਾਂ ਤੁਟੈ ਪਥਰ ਬੰਧੁ ॥

Chikarr Laaeiai Kiaa Thheeai Jaan Thuttai Pathhar Bandhh ||

Why make a dam with mud and plaster? Even a dam made of stones gives way.

ਬੰਧੁ ਤੁਟਾ ਬੇੜੀ ਨਹੀ ਨਾ ਤੁਲਹਾ ਨਾ ਹਾਥ ॥

Bandhh Thuttaa Baerree Nehee Naa Thulehaa Naa Haathh ||

The dam has burst. There is no boat. There is no raft. The water's depth is unfathomable.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਵਿਣੁ ਕੇਤੇ ਡੁਬੇ ਸਾਥ ॥੩॥

Naanak Sachae Naam Vin Kaethae Ddubae Saathh ||3||

O Nanak, without the True Name, many multitudes have drowned. ||3||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਲਖ ਮਣ ਸੁਇਨਾ ਲਖ ਮਣ ਰੁਪਾ ਲਖ ਸਾਹਾ ਸਿਰਿ ਸਾਹ ॥

Lakh Man Sueinaa Lakh Man Rupaa Lakh Saahaa Sir Saah ||

Thousands of pounds of gold, and thousands of pounds of silver; the king over the heads of thousands of kings.

ਲਖ ਲਸਕਰ ਲਖ ਵਾਜੇ ਨੇਜੇ ਲਖੀ ਘੋੜੀ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ॥

Lakh Lasakar Lakh Vaajae Naejae Lakhee Ghorree Paathisaah ||

Thousands of armies, thousands of marching bands and spearmen; the emperor of thousands of horsemen.

ਜਿਥੈ ਸਾਇਰੁ ਲੰਘਣਾ ਅਗਨਿ ਪਾਣੀ ਅਸਗਾਹ ॥

Jithhai Saaeir Langhanaa Agan Paanee Asagaah ||

The unfathomable ocean of fire and water must be crossed.

ਕੰਧੀ ਦਿਸਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਧਾਹੀ ਪਵੈ ਕਹਾਹ ॥

Kandhhee Dhis N Aavee Dhhaahee Pavai Kehaah ||

The other shore cannot be seen; only the roar of pitiful cries can be heard.

ਨਾਨਕ ਓਥੈ ਜਾਣੀਅਹਿ ਸਾਹ ਕੇਈ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ॥੪॥

Naanak Outhhai Jaaneeahi Saah Kaeee Paathisaah ||4||

O Nanak, there, it shall be known, whether anyone is a king or an emperor. ||4||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਇਕਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਗਲੀਂ ਜੰਜੀਰ ਬੰਦਿ ਰਬਾਣੀਐ ॥

Eikanaa Galeen Janjeer Bandh Rabaaneeai ||

Some have chains around their necks, in bondage to the Lord.

ਬਧੇ ਛੁਟਹਿ ਸਚਿ ਸਚੁ ਪਛਾਣੀਐ ॥

Badhhae Shhuttehi Sach Sach Pashhaaneeai ||

They are released from bondage, realizing the True Lord as True.