ਕਬ ਚੰਦਨਿ ਕਬ ਅਕਿ ਡਾਲਿ ਕਬ ਉਚੀ ਪਰੀਤਿ ॥

Kab Chandhan Kab Ak Ddaal Kab Ouchee Pareeth ||

Sometimes it is perched on the sandalwood tree, and sometimes it is on the branch of the poisonous swallow-wort. Sometimes, it soars through the heavens.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਚਲਾਈਐ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਲਗੀ ਰੀਤਿ ॥੨॥

Naanak Hukam Chalaaeeai Saahib Lagee Reeth ||2||

O Nanak, our Lord and Master leads us on, according to the Hukam of His Command; such is His Way. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਕੇਤੇ ਕਹਹਿ ਵਖਾਣ ਕਹਿ ਕਹਿ ਜਾਵਣਾ ॥

Kaethae Kehehi Vakhaan Kehi Kehi Jaavanaa ||

Some speak and expound, and while speaking and lecturing, they pass away.

ਵੇਦ ਕਹਹਿ ਵਖਿਆਣ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਵਣਾ ॥

Vaedh Kehehi Vakhiaan Anth N Paavanaa ||

The Vedas speak and expound on the Lord, but they do not know His limits.

ਪੜਿਐ ਨਾਹੀ ਭੇਦੁ ਬੁਝਿਐ ਪਾਵਣਾ ॥

Parriai Naahee Bhaedh Bujhiai Paavanaa ||

Not by studying, but through understanding, is the Lord's Mystery revealed.

ਖਟੁ ਦਰਸਨ ਕੈ ਭੇਖਿ ਕਿਸੈ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵਣਾ ॥

Khatt Dharasan Kai Bhaekh Kisai Sach Samaavanaa ||

There are six pathways in the Shaastras, but how rare are those who merge in the True Lord through them.

ਸਚਾ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਲਖੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੁਹਾਵਣਾ ॥

Sachaa Purakh Alakh Sabadh Suhaavanaa ||

The True Lord is Unknowable; through the Word of His Shabad, we are embellished.

ਮੰਨੇ ਨਾਉ ਬਿਸੰਖ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵਣਾ ॥

Mannae Naao Bisankh Dharageh Paavanaa ||

One who believes in the Name of the Infinite Lord, attains the Court of the Lord.

ਖਾਲਕ ਕਉ ਆਦੇਸੁ ਢਾਢੀ ਗਾਵਣਾ ॥

Khaalak Ko Aadhaes Dtaadtee Gaavanaa ||

I humbly bow to the Creator Lord; I am a minstrel singing His Praises.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜੁਗੁ ਜੁਗੁ ਏਕੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਵਣਾ ॥੨੧॥

Naanak Jug Jug Eaek Mann Vasaavanaa ||21||

Nanak enshrines the Lord within his mind. He is the One, throughout the ages. ||21||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Salok Mehalaa 2 ||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

ਮੰਤ੍ਰੀ ਹੋਇ ਅਠੂਹਿਆ ਨਾਗੀ ਲਗੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Manthree Hoe Athoohiaa Naagee Lagai Jaae ||

Those who charm scorpions and handle snakes

ਆਪਣ ਹਥੀ ਆਪਣੈ ਦੇ ਕੂਚਾ ਆਪੇ ਲਾਇ ॥

Aapan Hathhee Aapanai Dhae Koochaa Aapae Laae ||

Only brand themselves with their own hands.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਇਆ ਧੁਰਿ ਖਸਮ ਕਾ ਅਤੀ ਹੂ ਧਕਾ ਖਾਇ ॥

Hukam Paeiaa Dhhur Khasam Kaa Athee Hoo Dhhakaa Khaae ||

By the pre-ordained Order of our Lord and Master, they are beaten badly, and struck down.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸਿਉ ਮਨਮੁਖੁ ਅੜੈ ਡੁਬੈ ਹਕਿ ਨਿਆਇ ॥

Guramukh Sio Manamukh Arrai Ddubai Hak Niaae ||

If the self-willed manmukhs fight with the Gurmukh, they are condemned by the Lord, the True Judge.

ਦੁਹਾ ਸਿਰਿਆ ਆਪੇ ਖਸਮੁ ਵੇਖੈ ਕਰਿ ਵਿਉਪਾਇ ॥

Dhuhaa Siriaa Aapae Khasam Vaekhai Kar Vioupaae ||

He Himself is the Lord and Master of both worlds. He beholds all and makes the exact determination.

ਨਾਨਕ ਏਵੈ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਿਸਹਿ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੧॥

Naanak Eaevai Jaaneeai Sabh Kishh Thisehi Rajaae ||1||

O Nanak, know this well: everything is in accordance with His Will. ||1||

ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Mehalaa 2 ||

Second Mehl:

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਖੇ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਤਾ ਪਾਰਖੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥

Naanak Parakhae Aap Ko Thaa Paarakh Jaan ||

O Nanak, if someone judges himself, only then is he known as a real judge.

ਰੋਗੁ ਦਾਰੂ ਦੋਵੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਤਾ ਵੈਦੁ ਸੁਜਾਣੁ ॥

Rog Dhaaroo Dhovai Bujhai Thaa Vaidh Sujaan ||

If someone understands both the disease and the medicine, only then is he a wise physician.

ਵਾਟ ਨ ਕਰਈ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਜਾਣੈ ਮਿਹਮਾਣੁ ॥

Vaatt N Karee Maamalaa Jaanai Mihamaan ||

Do not involve yourself in idle business on the way; remember that you are only a guest here.

ਮੂਲੁ ਜਾਣਿ ਗਲਾ ਕਰੇ ਹਾਣਿ ਲਾਏ ਹਾਣੁ ॥

Mool Jaan Galaa Karae Haan Laaeae Haan ||

Speak with those who know the Primal Lord, and renounce your evil ways.

ਲਬਿ ਨ ਚਲਈ ਸਚਿ ਰਹੈ ਸੋ ਵਿਸਟੁ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

Lab N Chalee Sach Rehai So Visatt Paravaan ||

That virtuous person who does not walk in the way of greed, and who abides in Truth, is accepted and famous.

ਸਰੁ ਸੰਧੇ ਆਗਾਸ ਕਉ ਕਿਉ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਬਾਣੁ ॥

Sar Sandhhae Aagaas Ko Kio Pahuchai Baan ||

If an arrow is shot at the sky, how can it reach there?

ਅਗੈ ਓਹੁ ਅਗੰਮੁ ਹੈ ਵਾਹੇਦੜੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥੨॥

Agai Ouhu Aganm Hai Vaahaedharr Jaan ||2||

The sky above is unreachable-know this well, O archer! ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਨਾਰੀ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੀਆ ॥

Naaree Purakh Piaar Praem Seegaareeaa ||

The soul-bride loves her Husband Lord; she is embellished with His Love.

ਕਰਨਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਨ ਰਹਨੀ ਵਾਰੀਆ ॥

Karan Bhagath Dhin Raath N Rehanee Vaareeaa ||

She worships Him day and night; she cannot be restrained from doing so.

ਮਹਲਾ ਮੰਝਿ ਨਿਵਾਸੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਵਾਰੀਆ ॥

Mehalaa Manjh Nivaas Sabadh Savaareeaa ||

In the Mansion of the Lord's Presence, she has made her home; she is adorned with the Word of His Shabad.

ਸਚੁ ਕਹਨਿ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ਸੇ ਵੇਚਾਰੀਆ ॥

Sach Kehan Aradhaas Sae Vaechaareeaa ||

She is humble, and she offers her true and sincere prayer.

ਸੋਹਨਿ ਖਸਮੈ ਪਾਸਿ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਿਧਾਰੀਆ ॥

Sohan Khasamai Paas Hukam Sidhhaareeaa ||

She is beautiful in the Company of her Lord and Master; she walks in the Way of His Will.

ਸਖੀ ਕਹਨਿ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ਮਨਹੁ ਪਿਆਰੀਆ ॥

Sakhee Kehan Aradhaas Manahu Piaareeaa ||

With her dear friends, she offers her heart-felt prayers to her Beloved.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਵਾਸੁ ਫਿਟੁ ਸੁ ਜੀਵਿਆ ॥

Bin Naavai Dhhrig Vaas Fitt S Jeeviaa ||

Cursed is that home, and shameful is that life, which is without the Name of the Lord.

ਸਬਦਿ ਸਵਾਰੀਆਸੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪੀਵਿਆ ॥੨੨॥

Sabadh Savaareeaas Anmrith Peeviaa ||22||

But she who is adorned with the Word of His Shabad, drinks in the Amrit of His Nectar. ||22||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਮਾਰੂ ਮੀਹਿ ਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿਆ ਅਗੀ ਲਹੈ ਨ ਭੁਖ ॥

Maaroo Meehi N Thripathiaa Agee Lehai N Bhukh ||

The desert is not satisfied by rain, and the fire is not quenched by desire.

ਰਾਜਾ ਰਾਜਿ ਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿਆ ਸਾਇਰ ਭਰੇ ਕਿਸੁਕ ॥

Raajaa Raaj N Thripathiaa Saaeir Bharae Kisuk ||

The king is not satisfied with his kingdom, and the oceans are full, but still they thirst for more.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਕੇਤੀ ਪੁਛਾ ਪੁਛ ॥੧॥

Naanak Sachae Naam Kee Kaethee Pushhaa Pushh ||1||

O Nanak, how many times must I seek and ask for the True Name? ||1||

ਮਹਲਾ ੨ ॥

Mehalaa 2 ||

Second Mehl:

ਨਿਹਫਲੰ ਤਸਿ ਜਨਮਸਿ ਜਾਵਤੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਨ ਬਿੰਦਤੇ ॥

Nihafalan Thas Janamas Jaavath Breham N Bindhathae ||

Life is useless, as long as one does not know the Lord God.

ਸਾਗਰੰ ਸੰਸਾਰਸਿ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਤਰਹਿ ਕੇ ॥

Saagaran Sansaaras Gur Parasaadhee Tharehi Kae ||

Only a few cross over the world-ocean, by Guru's Grace.

ਕਰਣ ਕਾਰਣ ਸਮਰਥੁ ਹੈ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਬੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Karan Kaaran Samarathh Hai Kahu Naanak Beechaar ||

The Lord is the All-powerful Cause of causes, says Nanak after deep deliberation.

ਕਾਰਣੁ ਕਰਤੇ ਵਸਿ ਹੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਕਲ ਰਖੀ ਧਾਰਿ ॥੨॥

Kaaran Karathae Vas Hai Jin Kal Rakhee Dhhaar ||2||

The creation is subject to the Creator, who sustains it by His Almighty Power. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਖਸਮੈ ਕੈ ਦਰਬਾਰਿ ਢਾਢੀ ਵਸਿਆ ॥

Khasamai Kai Dharabaar Dtaadtee Vasiaa ||

In the Court of the Lord and Master, His minstrels dwell.

ਸਚਾ ਖਸਮੁ ਕਲਾਣਿ ਕਮਲੁ ਵਿਗਸਿਆ ॥

Sachaa Khasam Kalaan Kamal Vigasiaa ||

Singing the Praises of their True Lord and Master, the lotuses of their hearts have blossomed forth.

ਖਸਮਹੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇ ਮਨਹੁ ਰਹਸਿਆ ॥

Khasamahu Pooraa Paae Manahu Rehasiaa ||

Obtaining their Perfect Lord and Master, their minds are transfixed with ecstasy.

ਦੁਸਮਨ ਕਢੇ ਮਾਰਿ ਸਜਣ ਸਰਸਿਆ ॥

Dhusaman Kadtae Maar Sajan Sarasiaa ||

Their enemies have been driven out and subdued, and their friends are very pleased.

ਸਚਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਨਿ ਸਚਾ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਦਸਿਆ ॥

Sachaa Sathigur Saevan Sachaa Maarag Dhasiaa ||

Those who serve the Truthful True Guru are shown the True Path.