ਲਿਖਿਆ ਪਲੈ ਪਾਇ ਸੋ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥

Likhiaa Palai Paae So Sach Jaaneeai ||

One whose pre-ordained destiny is activated, comes to know the True Lord.

ਹੁਕਮੀ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਬੇੜੁ ਗਇਆ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥

Hukamee Hoe Nibaerr Gaeiaa Jaaneeai ||

By God's Command, it is ordained. When the mortal goes, he knows.

ਭਉਜਲ ਤਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਪਛਾਣੀਐ ॥

Bhoujal Thaaranehaar Sabadh Pashhaaneeai ||

Realize the Word of the Shabad, and cross over the terrifying world-ocean.

ਚੋਰ ਜਾਰ ਜੂਆਰ ਪੀੜੇ ਘਾਣੀਐ ॥

Chor Jaar Jooaar Peerrae Ghaaneeai ||

Thieves, adulterers and gamblers are pressed like seeds in the mill.

ਨਿੰਦਕ ਲਾਇਤਬਾਰ ਮਿਲੇ ਹੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਵਾਣੀਐ ॥

Nindhak Laaeithabaar Milae Harrhavaaneeai ||

Slanderers and gossipers are hand-cuffed.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਇ ਸੁ ਦਰਗਹ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥੨੧॥

Guramukh Sach Samaae S Dharageh Jaaneeai ||21||

The Gurmukh is absorbed in the True Lord, and is famous in the Court of the Lord. ||21||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੨ ॥

Salok Ma 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਨਾਉ ਫਕੀਰੈ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਮੂਰਖ ਪੰਡਿਤੁ ਨਾਉ ॥

Naao Fakeerai Paathisaahu Moorakh Panddith Naao ||

The beggar is known as an emperor, and the fool is known as a religious scholar.

ਅੰਧੇ ਕਾ ਨਾਉ ਪਾਰਖੂ ਏਵੈ ਕਰੇ ਗੁਆਉ ॥

Andhhae Kaa Naao Paarakhoo Eaevai Karae Guaao ||

The blind man is known as a seer; this is how people talk.

ਇਲਤਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਉ ਚਉਧਰੀ ਕੂੜੀ ਪੂਰੇ ਥਾਉ ॥

Eilath Kaa Naao Choudhharee Koorree Poorae Thhaao ||

The trouble-maker is called a leader, and the liar is seated with honor.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਕਲਿ ਕਾ ਏਹੁ ਨਿਆਉ ॥੧॥

Naanak Guramukh Jaaneeai Kal Kaa Eaehu Niaao ||1||

O Nanak, the Gurmukhs know that this is justice in the Dark Age of Kali Yuga. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਹਰਣਾਂ ਬਾਜਾਂ ਤੈ ਸਿਕਦਾਰਾਂ ਏਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਪੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਿਆ ਨਾਉ ॥

Haranaan Baajaan Thai Sikadhaaraan Eaenhaa Parrihaaa Naao ||

Deer, falcons and government officials are known to be trained and clever.

ਫਾਂਧੀ ਲਗੀ ਜਾਤਿ ਫਹਾਇਨਿ ਅਗੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਥਾਉ ॥

Faandhhee Lagee Jaath Fehaaein Agai Naahee Thhaao ||

When the trap is set, they trap their own kind; hereafter they will find no place of rest.

ਸੋ ਪੜਿਆ ਸੋ ਪੰਡਿਤੁ ਬੀਨਾ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਕਮਾਣਾ ਨਾਉ ॥

So Parriaa So Panddith Beenaa Jinhee Kamaanaa Naao ||

He alone is learned and wise, and he alone is a scholar, who practices the Name.

ਪਹਿਲੋ ਦੇ ਜੜ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਜੰਮੈ ਤਾ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਛਾਂਉ ॥

Pehilo Dhae Jarr Andhar Janmai Thaa Oupar Hovai Shhaano ||

First, the tree puts down its roots, and then it spreads out its shade above.

ਰਾਜੇ ਸੀਹ ਮੁਕਦਮ ਕੁਤੇ ॥

Raajae Seeh Mukadham Kuthae ||

The kings are tigers, and their officials are dogs;

ਜਾਇ ਜਗਾਇਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਬੈਠੇ ਸੁਤੇ ॥

Jaae Jagaaeinih Baithae Suthae ||

They go out and awaken the sleeping people to harass them.

ਚਾਕਰ ਨਹਦਾ ਪਾਇਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਘਾਉ ॥

Chaakar Nehadhaa Paaeinih Ghaao ||

The public servants inflict wounds with their nails.

ਰਤੁ ਪਿਤੁ ਕੁਤਿਹੋ ਚਟਿ ਜਾਹੁ ॥

Rath Pith Kuthiho Chatt Jaahu ||

The dogs lick up the blood that is spilled.

ਜਿਥੈ ਜੀਆਂ ਹੋਸੀ ਸਾਰ ॥

Jithhai Jeeaaan Hosee Saar ||

But there, in the Court of the Lord, all beings will be judged.

ਨਕੀ ਵਢੀ ਲਾਇਤਬਾਰ ॥੨॥

Nakanaee Vadtanaee Laaeithabaar ||2||

Those who have violated the people's trust will be disgraced; their noses will be cut off. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਆਪਿ ਉਪਾਏ ਮੇਦਨੀ ਆਪੇ ਕਰਦਾ ਸਾਰ ॥

Aap Oupaaeae Maedhanee Aapae Karadhaa Saar ||

He Himself creates the world, and He himself takes care of it.

ਭੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਕਟੀਐ ਨਾਮਿ ਨ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

Bhai Bin Bharam N Katteeai Naam N Lagai Piaar ||

Without the Fear of God, doubt is not dispelled, and love for the Name is not embraced.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਭਉ ਊਪਜੈ ਪਾਈਐ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰ ॥

Sathigur Thae Bho Oopajai Paaeeai Mokh Dhuaar ||

Through the True Guru, the Fear of God wells up, and the Door of Salvation is found.

ਭੈ ਤੇ ਸਹਜੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਮਿਲਿ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥

Bhai Thae Sehaj Paaeeai Mil Jothee Joth Apaar ||

Through the Fear of God, intuitive ease is obtained, and one's light merges into the Light of the Infinite.

ਭੈ ਤੇ ਭੈਜਲੁ ਲੰਘੀਐ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

Bhai Thae Bhaijal Langheeai Guramathee Veechaar ||

Through the Fear of God, the terrifying world-ocean is crossed over, reflecting on the Guru's Teachings.

ਭੈ ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਪਾਈਐ ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ॥

Bhai Thae Nirabho Paaeeai Jis Dhaa Anth N Paaraavaar ||

Through the Fear of God, the Fearless Lord is found; He has no end or limitation.

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਭੈ ਕੀ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਜਲਤੇ ਕਰਹਿ ਪੁਕਾਰ ॥

Manamukh Bhai Kee Saar N Jaananee Thrisanaa Jalathae Karehi Pukaar ||

The self-willed manmukhs do not appreciate the value of the Fear of God. Burning in desire, they weep and wail.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਵੈ ਹੀ ਤੇ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰ ॥੨੨॥

Naanak Naavai Hee Thae Sukh Paaeiaa Guramathee Our Dhhaar ||22||

O Nanak, through the Name, peace is obtained, by enshrining the Guru's Teachings within the heart. ||22||

ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਰੂਪੈ ਕਾਮੈ ਦੋਸਤੀ ਭੁਖੈ ਸਾਦੈ ਗੰਢੁ ॥

Roopai Kaamai Dhosathee Bhukhai Saadhai Gandt ||

Beauty and sexual desire are friends; hunger and tasty food are tied together.

ਲਬੈ ਮਾਲੈ ਘੁਲਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਮਿਚਲਿ ਊਂਘੈ ਸਉੜਿ ਪਲੰਘੁ ॥

Labai Maalai Ghul Mil Michal Oonaghai Sourr Palangh ||

Greed is bound up in its search for wealth, and sleep will use even a tiny space as a bed.

ਭੰਉਕੈ ਕੋਪੁ ਖੁਆਰੁ ਹੋਇ ਫਕੜੁ ਪਿਟੇ ਅੰਧੁ ॥

Bhanoukai Kop Khuaar Hoe Fakarr Pittae Andhh ||

Anger barks and brings ruin on itself, blindly pursuing useless conflicts.

ਚੁਪੈ ਚੰਗਾ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਵਿਣੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਮੁਹਿ ਗੰਧੁ ॥੧॥

Chupai Changaa Naanakaa Vin Naavai Muhi Gandhh ||1||

It is good to be silent, O Nanak; without the Name, one's mouth spews forth only filth. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਰਾਜੁ ਮਾਲੁ ਰੂਪੁ ਜਾਤਿ ਜੋਬਨੁ ਪੰਜੇ ਠਗ ॥

Raaj Maal Roop Jaath Joban Panjae Thag ||

Royal power, wealth, beauty, social status and youth are the five thieves.

ਏਨੀ ਠਗੀਂ ਜਗੁ ਠਗਿਆ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਰਖੀ ਲਜ ॥

Eaenee Thageen Jag Thagiaa Kinai N Rakhee Laj ||

These thieves have plundered the world; no one's honor has been spared.

ਏਨਾ ਠਗਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਠਗ ਸੇ ਜਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਪੈਰੀ ਪਾਹਿ ॥

Eaenaa Thaganih Thag Sae J Gur Kee Pairee Paahi ||

But these thieves themselves are robbed, by those who fall at the Guru's Feet.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਮਾ ਬਾਹਰੇ ਹੋਰਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਮੁਠੇ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੨॥

Naanak Karamaa Baaharae Hor Kaethae Muthae Jaahi ||2||

O Nanak, the multitudes who do not have good karma are plundered. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਪੜਿਆ ਲੇਖੇਦਾਰੁ ਲੇਖਾ ਮੰਗੀਐ ॥

Parriaa Laekhaedhaar Laekhaa Mangeeai ||

The learned and educated are called to account for their actions.

ਵਿਣੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੂੜਿਆਰੁ ਅਉਖਾ ਤੰਗੀਐ ॥

Vin Naavai Koorriaar Aoukhaa Thangeeai ||

Without the Name, they are judged false; they become miserable and suffer hardship.

ਅਉਘਟ ਰੁਧੇ ਰਾਹ ਗਲੀਆਂ ਰੋਕੀਆਂ ॥

Aoughatt Rudhhae Raah Galeeaaan Rokeeaaan ||

Their path becomes treacherous and difficult, and their way is blocked.

ਸਚਾ ਵੇਪਰਵਾਹੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਆਂ ॥

Sachaa Vaeparavaahu Sabadh Santhokheeaaan ||

Through the Shabad, the Word of the True and Independent Lord God, one becomes content.

ਗਹਿਰ ਗਭੀਰ ਅਥਾਹੁ ਹਾਥ ਨ ਲਭਈ ॥

Gehir Gabheer Athhaahu Haathh N Labhee ||

The Lord is deep and profound and unfathomable; His depth cannot be measured.

ਮੁਹੇ ਮੁਹਿ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਹੁ ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਛੁਟਸੀ ॥

Muhae Muhi Chottaa Khaahu Vin Gur Koe N Shhuttasee ||

Without the Guru, the mortals are beaten and punched in the face and the mouth, and no one is released.

ਪਤਿ ਸੇਤੀ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਹੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਖਾਣੀਐ ॥

Path Saethee Ghar Jaahu Naam Vakhaaneeai ||

Chanting the Naam, the Name of the Lord, one returns to his true home with honor.

ਹੁਕਮੀ ਸਾਹ ਗਿਰਾਹ ਦੇਂਦਾ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥੨੩॥

Hukamee Saah Giraah Dhaenadhaa Jaaneeai ||23||

Know that the Lord, by the Hukam of His Command, gives sustenance and the breath of life. ||23||