ਬੰਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਉਠਾਈ ਪੋਟਲੀ ਕਿਥੈ ਵੰਞਾ ਘਤਿ ॥੨॥

Bannih Outhaaee Pottalee Kithhai Vannjaa Ghath ||2||

I am so accustomed to walking in the ways of the world. I have tied and picked up the bundle; where can I go to throw it away? ||2||

ਕਿਝੁ ਨ ਬੁਝੈ ਕਿਝੁ ਨ ਸੁਝੈ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਗੁਝੀ ਭਾਹਿ ॥

Kijh N Bujhai Kijh N Sujhai Dhuneeaa Gujhee Bhaahi ||

I know nothing; I understand nothing. The world is a smouldering fire.

ਸਾਂਈਂ ਮੇਰੈ ਚੰਗਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਤ ਹੰ ਭੀ ਦਝਾਂ ਆਹਿ ॥੩॥

Saaneen Maerai Changaa Keethaa Naahee Th Han Bhee Dhajhaan Aahi ||3||

My Lord did well to warn me about it; otherwise, I would have been burnt as well. ||3||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਤਿਲ ਥੋੜੜੇ ਸੰਮਲਿ ਬੁਕੁ ਭਰੀ ॥

Fareedhaa Jae Jaanaa Thil Thhorrarrae Sanmal Buk Bharee ||

Fareed, if I had known that I had so few sesame seeds, I would have been more careful with them in my hands.

ਜੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਸਹੁ ਨੰਢੜਾ ਤਾਂ ਥੋੜਾ ਮਾਣੁ ਕਰੀ ॥੪॥

Jae Jaanaa Sahu Nandtarraa Thaan Thhorraa Maan Karee ||4||

If I had known that my Husband Lord was so young and innocent, I would not have been so arrogant. ||4||

ਜੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਲੜੁ ਛਿਜਣਾ ਪੀਡੀ ਪਾਈਂ ਗੰਢਿ ॥

Jae Jaanaa Larr Shhijanaa Peeddee Paaeen Gandt ||

If I had known that my robe would come loose, I would have tied a tighter knot.

ਤੈ ਜੇਵਡੁ ਮੈ ਨਾਹਿ ਕੋ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਡਿਠਾ ਹੰਢਿ ॥੫॥

Thai Jaevadd Mai Naahi Ko Sabh Jag Ddithaa Handt ||5||

I have found none as great as You, Lord; I have looked and searched throughout the world. ||5||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੇ ਤੂ ਅਕਲਿ ਲਤੀਫੁ ਕਾਲੇ ਲਿਖੁ ਨ ਲੇਖ ॥

Fareedhaa Jae Thoo Akal Latheef Kaalae Likh N Laekh ||

Fareed, if you have a keen understanding, then do not write black marks against anyone else.

ਆਪਨੜੇ ਗਿਰੀਵਾਨ ਮਹਿ ਸਿਰੁ ਨੀਵਾਂ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੁ ॥੬॥

Aapanarrae Gireevaan Mehi Sir Nanaeevaan Kar Dhaekh ||6||

Look underneath your own collar instead. ||6||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੋ ਤੈ ਮਾਰਨਿ ਮੁਕੀਆਂ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਨ ਮਾਰੇ ਘੁੰਮਿ ॥

Fareedhaa Jo Thai Maaran Mukeeaaan Thinhaa N Maarae Ghunm ||

Fareed, do not turn around and strike those who strike you with their fists.

ਆਪਨੜੈ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਈਐ ਪੈਰ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਦੇ ਚੁੰਮਿ ॥੭॥

Aapanarrai Ghar Jaaeeai Pair Thinhaa Dhae Chunm ||7||

Kiss their feet, and return to your own home. ||7||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜਾਂ ਤਉ ਖਟਣ ਵੇਲ ਤਾਂ ਤੂ ਰਤਾ ਦੁਨੀ ਸਿਉ ॥

Fareedhaa Jaan Tho Khattan Vael Thaan Thoo Rathaa Dhunee Sio ||

Fareed, when there was time for you to earn good karma, you were in love with the world instead.

ਮਰਗ ਸਵਾਈ ਨੀਹਿ ਜਾਂ ਭਰਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਲਦਿਆ ॥੮॥

Marag Savaaee Neehi Jaan Bhariaa Thaan Ladhiaa ||8||

Now, death has a strong foothold; when the load is full, it is taken away. ||8||

ਦੇਖੁ ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੁ ਥੀਆ ਦਾੜੀ ਹੋਈ ਭੂਰ ॥

Dhaekh Fareedhaa J Thheeaa Dhaarree Hoee Bhoor ||

See, Fareed, what has happened: your beard has become grey.

ਅਗਹੁ ਨੇੜਾ ਆਇਆ ਪਿਛਾ ਰਹਿਆ ਦੂਰਿ ॥੯॥

Agahu Naerraa Aaeiaa Pishhaa Rehiaa Dhoor ||9||

That which is coming is near, and the past is left far behind. ||9||

ਦੇਖੁ ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜਿ ਥੀਆ ਸਕਰ ਹੋਈ ਵਿਸੁ ॥

Dhaekh Fareedhaa J Thheeaa Sakar Hoee Vis ||

See, Fareed, what has happened: sugar has become poison.

ਸਾਂਈ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਆਪਣੇ ਵੇਦਣ ਕਹੀਐ ਕਿਸੁ ॥੧੦॥

Saanee Baajhahu Aapanae Vaedhan Keheeai Kis ||10||

Without my Lord, who can I tell of my sorrow? ||10||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਅਖੀ ਦੇਖਿ ਪਤੀਣੀਆਂ ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਰੀਣੇ ਕੰਨ ॥

Fareedhaa Akhee Dhaekh Patheeneeaaan Sun Sun Reenae Kann ||

Fareed, my eyes have become weak, and my ears have become hard of hearing.

ਸਾਖ ਪਕੰਦੀ ਆਈਆ ਹੋਰ ਕਰੇਂਦੀ ਵੰਨ ॥੧੧॥

Saakh Pakandhee Aaeeaa Hor Karaenadhee Vann ||11||

The body's crop has become ripe and turned color. ||11||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਕਾਲੀ ਜਿਨੀ ਨ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਧਉਲੀ ਰਾਵੈ ਕੋਇ ॥

Fareedhaa Kaalanaee Jinee N Raaviaa Dhhoulee Raavai Koe ||

Fareed, those who did not enjoy their Spouse when their hair was black - hardly any of them enjoy Him when their hair turns grey.

ਕਰਿ ਸਾਂਈ ਸਿਉ ਪਿਰਹੜੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਨਵੇਲਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੨॥

Kar Saanee Sio Pireharree Rang Navaelaa Hoe ||12||

So be in love with the Lord, so that your color may ever be new. ||12||

ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Ma 3 ||

Third Mehl:

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਕਾਲੀ ਧਉਲੀ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਚਿਤਿ ਕਰੇ ॥

Fareedhaa Kaalee Dhhoulee Saahib Sadhaa Hai Jae Ko Chith Karae ||

Fareed whether one's hair is black or grey our Lord and Master is always here if one remembers Him.

ਆਪਣਾ ਲਾਇਆ ਪਿਰਮੁ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਜੇ ਲੋਚੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥

Aapanaa Laaeiaa Piram N Lagee Jae Lochai Sabh Koe ||

This loving devotion to the Lord does not come by one's own efforts, even though all may long for it.

ਏਹੁ ਪਿਰਮੁ ਪਿਆਲਾ ਖਸਮ ਕਾ ਜੈ ਭਾਵੈ ਤੈ ਦੇਇ ॥੧੩॥

Eaehu Piram Piaalaa Khasam Kaa Jai Bhaavai Thai Dhaee ||13||

This cup of loving devotion belongs to our Lord and Master; He gives it to whomever He likes. ||13||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਲੋਇਣ ਜਗੁ ਮੋਹਿਆ ਸੇ ਲੋਇਣ ਮੈ ਡਿਠੁ ॥

Fareedhaa Jinh Loein Jag Mohiaa Sae Loein Mai Ddith ||

Fareed, those eyes which have enticed the world - I have seen those eyes.

ਕਜਲ ਰੇਖ ਨ ਸਹਦਿਆ ਸੇ ਪੰਖੀ ਸੂਇ ਬਹਿਠੁ ॥੧੪॥

Kajal Raekh N Sehadhiaa Sae Pankhee Sooe Behith ||14||

Once, they could not endure even a bit of mascara; now, the birds hatch their young in them! ||14||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਕੂਕੇਦਿਆ ਚਾਂਗੇਦਿਆ ਮਤੀ ਦੇਦਿਆ ਨਿਤ ॥

Fareedhaa Kookaedhiaa Chaangaedhiaa Mathee Dhaedhiaa Nith ||

Fareed, they shouted and yelled, and constantly gave good advice.

ਜੋ ਸੈਤਾਨਿ ਵੰਞਾਇਆ ਸੇ ਕਿਤ ਫੇਰਹਿ ਚਿਤ ॥੧੫॥

Jo Saithaan Vannjaaeiaa Sae Kith Faerehi Chith ||15||

But those whom the devil has spoiled - how can they turn their consciousness towards God? ||15||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਥੀਉ ਪਵਾਹੀ ਦਭੁ ॥

Fareedhaa Thheeo Pavaahee Dhabh ||

Fareed, become the grass on the path,

ਜੇ ਸਾਂਈ ਲੋੜਹਿ ਸਭੁ ॥

Jae Saanee Lorrehi Sabh ||

If you long for the Lord of all.

ਇਕੁ ਛਿਜਹਿ ਬਿਆ ਲਤਾੜੀਅਹਿ ॥

Eik Shhijehi Biaa Lathaarreeahi ||

One will cut you down, and another will trample you underfoot;

ਤਾਂ ਸਾਈ ਦੈ ਦਰਿ ਵਾੜੀਅਹਿ ॥੧੬॥

Thaan Saaee Dhai Dhar Vaarreeahi ||16||

Then, you shall enter the Court of the Lord. ||16||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਖਾਕੁ ਨ ਨਿੰਦੀਐ ਖਾਕੂ ਜੇਡੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

Fareedhaa Khaak N Nindheeai Khaakoo Jaedd N Koe ||

Fareed, do not slander the dust; noting is as great as dust.

ਜੀਵਦਿਆ ਪੈਰਾ ਤਲੈ ਮੁਇਆ ਉਪਰਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੭॥

Jeevadhiaa Pairaa Thalai Mueiaa Oupar Hoe ||17||

When we are alive, it is under our feet, and when we are dead, it is above us. ||17||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜਾ ਲਬੁ ਤਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਕਿਆ ਲਬੁ ਤ ਕੂੜਾ ਨੇਹੁ ॥

Fareedhaa Jaa Lab Thaa Naehu Kiaa Lab Th Koorraa Naehu ||

Fareed, when there is greed, what love can there be? When there is greed, love is false.

ਕਿਚਰੁ ਝਤਿ ਲਘਾਈਐ ਛਪਰਿ ਤੁਟੈ ਮੇਹੁ ॥੧੮॥

Kichar Jhath Laghaaeeai Shhapar Thuttai Maehu ||18||

How long can one remain in a thatched hut which leaks when it rains? ||18||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਜੰਗਲੁ ਜੰਗਲੁ ਕਿਆ ਭਵਹਿ ਵਣਿ ਕੰਡਾ ਮੋੜੇਹਿ ॥

Fareedhaa Jangal Jangal Kiaa Bhavehi Van Kanddaa Morraehi ||

Fareed, why do you wander from jungle to jungle, crashing through the thorny trees?

ਵਸੀ ਰਬੁ ਹਿਆਲੀਐ ਜੰਗਲੁ ਕਿਆ ਢੂਢੇਹਿ ॥੧੯॥

Vasee Rab Hiaaleeai Jangal Kiaa Dtoodtaehi ||19||

The Lord abides in the heart; why are you looking for Him in the jungle? ||19||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਇਨੀ ਨਿਕੀ ਜੰਘੀਐ ਥਲ ਡੂੰਗਰ ਭਵਿਓਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ॥

Fareedhaa Einee Nikee Jangheeai Thhal Ddoongar Bhavioumih ||

Fareed, with these small legs, I crossed deserts and mountains.

ਅਜੁ ਫਰੀਦੈ ਕੂਜੜਾ ਸੈ ਕੋਹਾਂ ਥੀਓਮਿ ॥੨੦॥

Aj Fareedhai Koojarraa Sai Kohaan Thheeoum ||20||

But today, Fareed, my water jug seems hundreds of miles away. ||20||

ਫਰੀਦਾ ਰਾਤੀ ਵਡੀਆਂ ਧੁਖਿ ਧੁਖਿ ਉਠਨਿ ਪਾਸ ॥

Fareedhaa Raathee Vaddeeaaan Dhhukh Dhhukh Outhan Paas ||

Fareed, the nights are long, and my sides are aching in pain.