ਆਸਾ ਇਤੀ ਆਸ ਕਿ ਆਸ ਪੁਰਾਈਐ ॥

Aasaa Eithee Aas K Aas Puraaeeai ||

My hope is so intense, that this hope alone should fulfill my hopes.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਏ ਦਇਆਲ ਤ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Sathigur Bheae Dhaeiaal Th Pooraa Paaeeai ||

When the True Guru becomes merciful, then I attain the Perfect Lord.

ਮੈ ਤਨਿ ਅਵਗਣ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਕਿ ਅਵਗਣ ਛਾਇਆ ॥

Mai Than Avagan Bahuth K Avagan Shhaaeiaa ||

My body is filled with so many demerits; I am covered with faults and demerits.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭਏ ਦਇਆਲ ਤ ਮਨੁ ਠਹਰਾਇਆ ॥੫॥

Harihaan Sathigur Bheae Dhaeiaal Th Man Theharaaeiaa ||5||

O Lord! When the True Guru becomes Merciful, then the mind is held in place. ||5||

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬੇਅੰਤੁ ਬੇਅੰਤੁ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

Kahu Naanak Baeanth Baeanth Dhhiaaeiaa ||

Says Nanak, I have meditated on the Lord, Infinite and Endless.

ਦੁਤਰੁ ਇਹੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਤਰਾਇਆ ॥

Dhuthar Eihu Sansaar Sathiguroo Tharaaeiaa ||

This world-ocean is so difficult to cross; the True Guru has carried me across.

ਮਿਟਿਆ ਆਵਾ ਗਉਣੁ ਜਾਂ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Mittiaa Aavaa Goun Jaan Pooraa Paaeiaa ||

My comings and goings in reincarnation ended, when I met the Perfect Lord.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੬॥

Harihaan Anmrith Har Kaa Naam Sathigur Thae Paaeiaa ||6||

O Lord! I have obtained the Ambrosial Nectar of the Name of the Lord from the True Guru. ||6||

ਮੇਰੈ ਹਾਥਿ ਪਦਮੁ ਆਗਨਿ ਸੁਖ ਬਾਸਨਾ ॥

Maerai Haathh Padham Aagan Sukh Baasanaa ||

The lotus is in my hand; in the courtyard of my heart I abide in peace.

ਸਖੀ ਮੋਰੈ ਕੰਠਿ ਰਤੰਨੁ ਪੇਖਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਨਾਸਨਾ ॥

Sakhee Morai Kanth Rathann Paekh Dhukh Naasanaa ||

O my companion, the Jewel is around my neck; beholding it, sorrow is taken away.

ਬਾਸਉ ਸੰਗਿ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਸਗਲ ਸੁਖ ਰਾਸਿ ਹਰਿ ॥

Baaso Sang Gupaal Sagal Sukh Raas Har ||

I abide with the Lord of the World, the Treasury of Total Peace. O Lord!

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ਬਸਹਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਸਦਾ ਕਰਿ ॥੭॥

Harihaan Ridhh Sidhh Nav Nidhh Basehi Jis Sadhaa Kar ||7||

All wealth, spiritual perfection and the nine treasures are in His Hand. ||7||

ਪਰ ਤ੍ਰਿਅ ਰਾਵਣਿ ਜਾਹਿ ਸੇਈ ਤਾ ਲਾਜੀਅਹਿ ॥

Par Thria Raavan Jaahi Saeee Thaa Laajeeahi ||

Those men who go out to enjoy other men's women shall suffer in shame.

ਨਿਤਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਹਿਰਹਿ ਪਰ ਦਰਬੁ ਛਿਦ੍ਰ ਕਤ ਢਾਕੀਅਹਿ ॥

Nithaprath Hirehi Par Dharab Shhidhr Kath Dtaakeeahi ||

Those who steal the wealth of others - how can their guilt be concealed?

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਰਮਤ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਗਲ ਕੁਲ ਤਾਰਈ ॥

Har Gun Ramath Pavithr Sagal Kul Thaaree ||

Those who chant the Sacred Praises of the Lord save and redeem all their generations.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਸੁਨਤੇ ਭਏ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬੀਚਾਰਈ ॥੮॥

Harihaan Sunathae Bheae Puneeth Paarabreham Beechaaree ||8||

O Lord! Those who listen and contemplate the Supreme Lord God become pure and holy. ||8||

ਊਪਰਿ ਬਨੈ ਅਕਾਸੁ ਤਲੈ ਧਰ ਸੋਹਤੀ ॥

Oopar Banai Akaas Thalai Dhhar Sohathee ||

The sky above looks lovely, and the earth below is beautiful.

ਦਹ ਦਿਸ ਚਮਕੈ ਬੀਜੁਲਿ ਮੁਖ ਕਉ ਜੋਹਤੀ ॥

Dheh Dhis Chamakai Beejul Mukh Ko Johathee ||

Lightning flashes in the ten directions; I behold the Face of my Beloved.

ਖੋਜਤ ਫਿਰਉ ਬਿਦੇਸਿ ਪੀਉ ਕਤ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Khojath Firo Bidhaes Peeo Kath Paaeeai ||

If I go searching in foreign lands, how can I find my Beloved?

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਜੇ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਭਾਗੁ ਤ ਦਰਸਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ॥੯॥

Harihaan Jae Masathak Hovai Bhaag Th Dharas Samaaeeai ||9||

O Lord! If such destiny is inscribed upon my forehead, I am absorbed in the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. ||9||

ਡਿਠੇ ਸਭੇ ਥਾਵ ਨਹੀ ਤੁਧੁ ਜੇਹਿਆ ॥

Ddithae Sabhae Thhaav Nehee Thudhh Jaehiaa ||

I have seen all places, but none can compare to You.

ਬਧੋਹੁ ਪੁਰਖਿ ਬਿਧਾਤੈ ਤਾਂ ਤੂ ਸੋਹਿਆ ॥

Badhhohu Purakh Bidhhaathai Thaan Thoo Sohiaa ||

The Primal Lord, the Architect of Destiny, has established You; thus You are adorned and embellished.

ਵਸਦੀ ਸਘਨ ਅਪਾਰ ਅਨੂਪ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਪੁਰ ॥

Vasadhee Saghan Apaar Anoop Raamadhaas Pur ||

Ramdaspur is prosperous and thickly populated, and incomparably beautiful.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਸਮਲ ਜਾਹਿ ਨਾਇਐ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਸਰ ॥੧੦॥

Harihaan Naanak Kasamal Jaahi Naaeiai Raamadhaas Sar ||10||

O Lord! Bathing in the Sacred Pool of Raam Daas, the sins are washed away, O Nanak. ||10||

ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਚਿਤ ਸੁਚਿਤ ਸੁ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਚਾਹੀਐ ॥

Chaathrik Chith Suchith S Saajan Chaaheeai ||

The rainbird is very smart; in its consciousness, it longs for the friendly rain.

ਜਿਸੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਲਾਗੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਤਿਸੈ ਕਉ ਆਹੀਐ ॥

Jis Sang Laagae Praan Thisai Ko Aaheeai ||

It longs for that, to which its breath of life is attached.

ਬਨੁ ਬਨੁ ਫਿਰਤ ਉਦਾਸ ਬੂੰਦ ਜਲ ਕਾਰਣੇ ॥

Ban Ban Firath Oudhaas Boondh Jal Kaaranae ||

It wanders depressed, from forest to forest, for the sake of a drop of water.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਤਿਉ ਹਰਿ ਜਨੁ ਮਾਂਗੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬਲਿਹਾਰਣੇ ॥੧੧॥

Harihaan Thio Har Jan Maangai Naam Naanak Balihaaranae ||11||

O Lord! In just the same way, the humble servant of the Lord begs for the Naam, the Name of the Lord. Nanak is a sacrifice to him. ||11||

ਮਿਤ ਕਾ ਚਿਤੁ ਅਨੂਪੁ ਮਰੰਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਨੀਐ ॥

Mith Kaa Chith Anoop Maranm N Jaaneeai ||

The Consciousness of my Friend is incomparably beautiful. Its mystery cannot be known.

ਗਾਹਕ ਗੁਨੀ ਅਪਾਰ ਸੁ ਤਤੁ ਪਛਾਨੀਐ ॥

Gaahak Gunee Apaar S Thath Pashhaaneeai ||

One who purchases the priceless virtues realizes the essence of reality.

ਚਿਤਹਿ ਚਿਤੁ ਸਮਾਇ ਤ ਹੋਵੈ ਰੰਗੁ ਘਨਾ ॥

Chithehi Chith Samaae Th Hovai Rang Ghanaa ||

When the consciousness is absorbed in the supreme consciousness, great joy and bliss are found.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਚੰਚਲ ਚੋਰਹਿ ਮਾਰਿ ਤ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਧਨਾ ॥੧੨॥

Harihaan Chanchal Chorehi Maar Th Paavehi Sach Dhhanaa ||12||

O Lord! When the fickle thieves are overcome, the true wealth is obtained. ||12||

ਸੁਪਨੈ ਊਭੀ ਭਈ ਗਹਿਓ ਕੀ ਨ ਅੰਚਲਾ ॥

Supanai Oobhee Bhee Gehiou Kee N Anchalaa ||

In a dream, I was lifted up; why didn't I grasp the hem of His Robe?

ਸੁੰਦਰ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਿਰਾਜਿਤ ਪੇਖਿ ਮਨੁ ਬੰਚਲਾ ॥

Sundhar Purakh Biraajith Paekh Man Banchalaa ||

Gazing upon the Beautiful Lord relaxing there, my mind was charmed and fascinated.

ਖੋਜਉ ਤਾ ਕੇ ਚਰਣ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਤ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Khojo Thaa Kae Charan Kehahu Kath Paaeeai ||

I am searching for His Feet - tell me, where can I find Him?

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਸੋਈ ਜਤੰਨੁ ਬਤਾਇ ਸਖੀ ਪ੍ਰਿਉ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੧੩॥

Harihaan Soee Jathann Bathaae Sakhee Prio Paaeeai ||13||

O Lord! Tell me how I can find my Beloved, O my companion. ||13||

ਨੈਣ ਨ ਦੇਖਹਿ ਸਾਧ ਸਿ ਨੈਣ ਬਿਹਾਲਿਆ ॥

Nain N Dhaekhehi Saadhh S Nain Bihaaliaa ||

The eyes which do not see the Holy - those eyes are miserable.

ਕਰਨ ਨ ਸੁਨਹੀ ਨਾਦੁ ਕਰਨ ਮੁੰਦਿ ਘਾਲਿਆ ॥

Karan N Sunehee Naadh Karan Mundh Ghaaliaa ||

The ears which do not hear the Sound-current of the Naad - those ears might just as well be plugged.

ਰਸਨਾ ਜਪੈ ਨ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਤਿਲੁ ਕਰਿ ਕਟੀਐ ॥

Rasanaa Japai N Naam Thil Thil Kar Katteeai ||

The tongue which does not chant the Naam ought to be cut out, bit by bit.

ਹਰਿਹਾਂ ਜਬ ਬਿਸਰੈ ਗੋਬਿਦ ਰਾਇ ਦਿਨੋ ਦਿਨੁ ਘਟੀਐ ॥੧੪॥

Harihaan Jab Bisarai Gobidh Raae Dhino Dhin Ghatteeai ||14||

O Lord! When the mortal forgets the Lord of the Universe, the Sovereign Lord King, he grows weaker day by day. ||14||

ਪੰਕਜ ਫਾਥੇ ਪੰਕ ਮਹਾ ਮਦ ਗੁੰਫਿਆ ॥

Pankaj Faathhae Pank Mehaa Madh Gunfiaa ||

The wings of the bumble bee are caught in the intoxicating fragrant petals of the lotus.

ਅੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਉਰਝਾਇ ਬਿਸਰਤੇ ਸੁੰਫਿਆ ॥

Ang Sang Ourajhaae Bisarathae Sunfiaa ||

With its limbs entangled in the petals, it loses its senses.