ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਾਏ ਹਮ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਭਾਰਿਆ ॥੭॥

Prabh Paaeae Ham Avar N Bhaariaa ||7||

I have found God - I am not searching for any other. ||7||

ਸਾਚ ਮਹਲਿ ਗੁਰਿ ਅਲਖੁ ਲਖਾਇਆ ॥

Saach Mehal Gur Alakh Lakhaaeiaa ||

The Guru has shown me the unseen Mansion of the True Lord.

ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਹਲੁ ਨਹੀ ਛਾਇਆ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

Nihachal Mehal Nehee Shhaaeiaa Maaeiaa ||

His Mansion is eternal and unchanging; it is not a mere reflection of Maya.

ਸਾਚਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੇ ਭਰਮੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥੮॥

Saach Santhokhae Bharam Chukaaeiaa ||8||

Through truth and contentment, doubt is dispelled. ||8||

ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਸਚੁ ਸੋਈ ॥

Jin Kai Man Vasiaa Sach Soee ||

That person, within whose mind the True Lord dwells

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਈ ॥

Thin Kee Sangath Guramukh Hoee ||

In his company, one becomes Gurmukh.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਮਲੁ ਖੋਈ ॥੯॥੧੫॥

Naanak Saach Naam Mal Khoee ||9||15||

O Nanak, the True Name washes off the pollution. ||9||15||

ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Gourree Mehalaa 1 ||

Gauree, First Mehl:

ਰਾਮਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਚਿਤੁ ਰਾਪੈ ਜਾ ਕਾ ॥

Raam Naam Chith Raapai Jaa Kaa ||

One whose consciousness is permeated with the Lord's Name

ਉਪਜੰਪਿ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਕੀਜੈ ਤਾ ਕਾ ॥੧॥

Oupajanp Dharasan Keejai Thaa Kaa ||1||

- receive the blessing of his darshan in the early light of dawn. ||1||

ਰਾਮ ਨ ਜਪਹੁ ਅਭਾਗੁ ਤੁਮਾਰਾ ॥

Raam N Japahu Abhaag Thumaaraa ||

If you do not meditate on the Lord, it is your own misfortune.

ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਦਾਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਰਾਮੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Jug Jug Dhaathaa Prabh Raam Hamaaraa ||1|| Rehaao ||

In each and every age, the Great Giver is my Lord God. ||1||Pause||

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਾਮੁ ਜਪੈ ਜਨੁ ਪੂਰਾ ॥

Guramath Raam Japai Jan Pooraa ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, the perfect humble beings meditate on the Lord.

ਤਿਤੁ ਘਟ ਅਨਹਤ ਬਾਜੇ ਤੂਰਾ ॥੨॥

Thith Ghatt Anehath Baajae Thooraa ||2||

Within their hearts, the unstruck melody vibrates. ||2||

ਜੋ ਜਨ ਰਾਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਹਰਿ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥

Jo Jan Raam Bhagath Har Piaar ||

Those who worship the Lord and love the Lord

ਸੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰਿ ॥੩॥

Sae Prabh Raakhae Kirapaa Dhhaar ||3||

- showering His Mercy, God protects them. ||3||

ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੋਈ ॥

Jin Kai Hiradhai Har Har Soee ||

Those whose hearts are filled with the Lord, Har, Har

ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਦਰਸੁ ਪਰਸਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਈ ॥੪॥

Thin Kaa Dharas Paras Sukh Hoee ||4||

- gazing upon the blessed vision of their darshan, peace is obtained. ||4||

ਸਰਬ ਜੀਆ ਮਹਿ ਏਕੋ ਰਵੈ ॥

Sarab Jeeaa Mehi Eaeko Ravai ||

Among all beings, the One Lord is pervading.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੀ ਫਿਰਿ ਜੂਨੀ ਭਵੈ ॥੫॥

Manamukh Ahankaaree Fir Joonee Bhavai ||5||

The eogtistical, self-willed manmukhs wander in reincarnation. ||5||

ਸੋ ਬੂਝੈ ਜੋ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

So Boojhai Jo Sathigur Paaeae ||

They alone understand, who have found the True Guru.

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੇ ਪਾਏ ॥੬॥

Houmai Maarae Gur Sabadhae Paaeae ||6||

Subduing their ego, they receive the Word of the Guru's Shabad. ||6||

ਅਰਧ ਉਰਧ ਕੀ ਸੰਧਿ ਕਿਉ ਜਾਨੈ ॥

Aradhh Ouradhh Kee Sandhh Kio Jaanai ||

How can anyone know of the Union between the being below and the Supreme Being above?

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥੭॥

Guramukh Sandhh Milai Man Maanai ||7||

The Gurmukhs obtain this Union; their minds are reconciliated. ||7||

ਹਮ ਪਾਪੀ ਨਿਰਗੁਣ ਕਉ ਗੁਣੁ ਕਰੀਐ ॥

Ham Paapee Niragun Ko Gun Kareeai ||

I am a worthless sinner, without merit. What merit do I have?

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਹੋਇ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨ ਤਰੀਐ ॥੮॥੧੬॥

Prabh Hoe Dhaeiaal Naanak Jan Thareeai ||8||16||

When God showers His Mercy, servant Nanak is emancipated. ||8||16||

ਸੋਲਹ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ ਗੁਆਰੇਰੀ ਗਉੜੀ ਕੀਆ ॥

Soleh Asattapadheeaa Guaaraeree Gourree Keeaa ||

Sixteen Ashtapadees Of Gwaarayree Gauree||

ਗਉੜੀ ਬੈਰਾਗਣਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੧

Gourree Bairaagan Mehalaa 1

Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehl:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh ||

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

ਜਿਉ ਗਾਈ ਕਉ ਗੋਇਲੀ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਾਰਾ ॥

Jio Gaaee Ko Goeilee Raakhehi Kar Saaraa ||

As the dairy farmer watches over and protects his cows, so does the Lord cherish and protect us, night and day. He blesses the soul with peace. ||1||

ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਪਾਲਹਿ ਰਾਖਿ ਲੇਹਿ ਆਤਮ ਸੁਖੁ ਧਾਰਾ ॥੧॥

Ahinis Paalehi Raakh Laehi Aatham Sukh Dhhaaraa ||1||

Please protect me here and hereafter, O Lord, Merciful to the meek.

ਇਤ ਉਤ ਰਾਖਹੁ ਦੀਨ ਦਇਆਲਾ ॥

Eith Outh Raakhahu Dheen Dhaeiaalaa ||

I seek Your Sanctuary; please bless me with Your Glance of Grace. ||1||Pause||

ਤਉ ਸਰਣਾਗਤਿ ਨਦਰਿ ਨਿਹਾਲਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Tho Saranaagath Nadhar Nihaalaa ||1|| Rehaao ||

Wherever I look, there You are. Save me, O Savior Lord!

ਜਹ ਦੇਖਉ ਤਹ ਰਵਿ ਰਹੇ ਰਖੁ ਰਾਖਨਹਾਰਾ ॥

Jeh Dhaekho Theh Rav Rehae Rakh Raakhanehaaraa ||

You are the Giver, and You are the Enjoyer;

ਤੂੰ ਦਾਤਾ ਭੁਗਤਾ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਤੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥੨॥

Thoon Dhaathaa Bhugathaa Thoonhai Thoon Praan Adhhaaraa ||2||

You are the Support of the breath of life. ||2||

ਕਿਰਤੁ ਪਇਆ ਅਧ ਊਰਧੀ ਬਿਨੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਾ ॥

Kirath Paeiaa Adhh Ooradhhee Bin Giaan Beechaaraa ||

According to the karma of past actions, people descend to the depths or rise to the heights, unless they contemplate spiritual wisdom.

ਬਿਨੁ ਉਪਮਾ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਕੀ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਨ ਅੰਧਿਆਰਾ ॥੩॥

Bin Oupamaa Jagadhees Kee Binasai N Andhhiaaraa ||3||

Without the Praises of the Lord of the Universe, the darkness is not dispelled. ||3||

ਜਗੁ ਬਿਨਸਤ ਹਮ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਲੋਭੇ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ ॥

Jag Binasath Ham Dhaekhiaa Lobhae Ahankaaraa ||

I have seen the world being destroyed by greed and egotism.

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਚੁ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦੁਆਰਾ ॥੪॥

Gur Saevaa Prabh Paaeiaa Sach Mukath Dhuaaraa ||4||

Only by serving the Guru is God obtained, and the true gate of liberation found. ||4||

ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਮਹਲੁ ਅਪਾਰ ਕੋ ਅਪਰੰਪਰੁ ਸੋਈ ॥

Nij Ghar Mehal Apaar Ko Aparanpar Soee ||

The Mansion of the Infinite Lord's Presence is within the home of one's own being. He is beyond any boundaries.

ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਥਿਰੁ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਬੂਝੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਈ ॥੫॥

Bin Sabadhai Thhir Ko Nehee Boojhai Sukh Hoee ||5||

Without the Word of the Shabad, nothing shall endure. Through understanding, peace is obtained. ||5||

ਕਿਆ ਲੈ ਆਇਆ ਲੇ ਜਾਇ ਕਿਆ ਫਾਸਹਿ ਜਮ ਜਾਲਾ ॥

Kiaa Lai Aaeiaa Lae Jaae Kiaa Faasehi Jam Jaalaa ||

What have you brought, and what will you take away, when you are caught by the noose of Death?

ਡੋਲੁ ਬਧਾ ਕਸਿ ਜੇਵਰੀ ਆਕਾਸਿ ਪਤਾਲਾ ॥੬॥

Ddol Badhhaa Kas Jaevaree Aakaas Pathaalaa ||6||

Like the bucket tied to the rope in the well, you are pulled up to the Akaashic Ethers, and then lowered down to the nether regions of the underworld. ||6||

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਸਹਜੇ ਪਤਿ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

Guramath Naam N Veesarai Sehajae Path Paaeeai ||

Follow the Guru's Teachings, and do not forget the Naam, the Name of the Lord; you shall automatically obtain honor.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਮਿਲਿ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਈਐ ॥੭॥

Anthar Sabadh Nidhhaan Hai Mil Aap Gavaaeeai ||7||

Deep within the self is the treasure of the Shabad; it is obtained only by eradicating selfishness and conceit. ||7||

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਗੁਣ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥

Nadhar Karae Prabh Aapanee Gun Ank Samaavai ||

When God bestows His Glance of Grace, people settle in the Lap of the Virtuous Lord.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮੇਲੁ ਨ ਚੂਕਈ ਲਾਹਾ ਸਚੁ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੮॥੧॥੧੭॥

Naanak Mael N Chookee Laahaa Sach Paavai ||8||1||17||

O Nanak, this Union cannot be broken; the true profit is obtained. ||8||1||17||