ਅਪਨੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇਇ ॥

Apanee Kirapaa Jis Aap Karaee ||

He Himself grants His Grace;

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਮਤਿ ਲੇਇ ॥੨॥

Naanak So Saevak Gur Kee Math Laee ||2||

O Nanak, that selfless servant lives the Guru's Teachings. ||2||

ਬੀਸ ਬਿਸਵੇ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥

Bees Bisavae Gur Kaa Man Maanai ||

One who obeys the Guru's Teachings one hundred per cent

ਸੋ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਪਰਮੇਸੁਰ ਕੀ ਗਤਿ ਜਾਨੈ ॥

So Saevak Paramaesur Kee Gath Jaanai ||

That selfless servant comes to know the state of the Transcendent Lord.

ਸੋ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਜਿਸੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਉ ॥

So Sathigur Jis Ridhai Har Naao ||

The True Guru's Heart is filled with the Name of the Lord.

ਅਨਿਕ ਬਾਰ ਗੁਰ ਕਉ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਉ ॥

Anik Baar Gur Ko Bal Jaao ||

So many times, I am a sacrifice to the Guru.

ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਜੀਅ ਕਾ ਦਾਤਾ ॥

Sarab Nidhhaan Jeea Kaa Dhaathaa ||

He is the treasure of everything, the Giver of life.

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤਾ ॥

Aath Pehar Paarabreham Rang Raathaa ||

Twenty-four hours a day, He is imbued with the Love of the Supreme Lord God.

ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਮਹਿ ਜਨੁ ਜਨ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ॥

Breham Mehi Jan Jan Mehi Paarabreham ||

The servant is in God, and God is in the servant.

ਏਕਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਨਹੀ ਕਛੁ ਭਰਮੁ ॥

Eaekehi Aap Nehee Kashh Bharam ||

He Himself is One - there is no doubt about this.

ਸਹਸ ਸਿਆਨਪ ਲਇਆ ਨ ਜਾਈਐ ॥

Sehas Siaanap Laeiaa N Jaaeeai ||

By thousands of clever tricks, He is not found.

ਨਾਨਕ ਐਸਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਬਡਭਾਗੀ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੩॥

Naanak Aisaa Gur Baddabhaagee Paaeeai ||3||

O Nanak, such a Guru is obtained by the greatest good fortune. ||3||

ਸਫਲ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਪੇਖਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ॥

Safal Dharasan Paekhath Puneeth ||

Blessed is His Darshan; receiving it, one is purified.

ਪਰਸਤ ਚਰਨ ਗਤਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਰੀਤਿ ॥

Parasath Charan Gath Niramal Reeth ||

Touching His Feet, one's conduct and lifestyle become pure.

ਭੇਟਤ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਾਮ ਗੁਨ ਰਵੇ ॥

Bhaettath Sang Raam Gun Ravae ||

Abiding in His Company, one chants the Lord's Praise,

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕੀ ਦਰਗਹ ਗਵੇ ॥

Paarabreham Kee Dharageh Gavae ||

And reaches the Court of the Supreme Lord God.

ਸੁਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਬਚਨ ਕਰਨ ਆਘਾਨੇ ॥

Sun Kar Bachan Karan Aaghaanae ||

Listening to His Teachings, one's ears are satisfied.

ਮਨਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਆਤਮ ਪਤੀਆਨੇ ॥

Man Santhokh Aatham Patheeaanae ||

The mind is contented, and the soul is fulfilled.

ਪੂਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਅਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਓ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ॥

Pooraa Gur Akhyou Jaa Kaa Manthr ||

The Guru is perfect; His Teachings are everlasting.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਪੇਖੈ ਹੋਇ ਸੰਤ ॥

Anmrith Dhrisatt Paekhai Hoe Santh ||

Beholding His Ambrosial Glance, one becomes saintly.

ਗੁਣ ਬਿਅੰਤ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਨਹੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Gun Bianth Keemath Nehee Paae ||

Endless are His virtuous qualities; His worth cannot be appraised.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥੪॥

Naanak Jis Bhaavai This Leae Milaae ||4||

O Nanak, one who pleases Him is united with Him. ||4||

ਜਿਹਬਾ ਏਕ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਅਨੇਕ ॥

Jihabaa Eaek Ousathath Anaek ||

The tongue is one, but His Praises are many.

ਸਤਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ॥

Sath Purakh Pooran Bibaek ||

The True Lord, of perfect perfection -

ਕਾਹੂ ਬੋਲ ਨ ਪਹੁਚਤ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ॥

Kaahoo Bol N Pahuchath Praanee ||

No speech can take the mortal to Him.

ਅਗਮ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਨਿਰਬਾਨੀ ॥

Agam Agochar Prabh Nirabaanee ||

God is Inaccessible, Incomprehensible, balanced in the state of Nirvaanaa.

ਨਿਰਾਹਾਰ ਨਿਰਵੈਰ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ॥

Niraahaar Niravair Sukhadhaaee ||

He is not sustained by food; He has no hatred or vengeance; He is the Giver of peace.

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥

Thaa Kee Keemath Kinai N Paaee ||

No one can estimate His worth.

ਅਨਿਕ ਭਗਤ ਬੰਦਨ ਨਿਤ ਕਰਹਿ ॥

Anik Bhagath Bandhan Nith Karehi ||

Countless devotees continually bow in reverence to Him.

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਸਿਮਰਹਿ ॥

Charan Kamal Hiradhai Simarehi ||

In their hearts, they meditate on His Lotus Feet.

ਸਦ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਅਪਨੇ ॥

Sadh Balihaaree Sathigur Apanae ||

Nanak is forever a sacrifice to the True Guru;

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਐਸਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਜਪਨੇ ॥੫॥

Naanak Jis Prasaadh Aisaa Prabh Japanae ||5||

By His Grace, he meditates on God. ||5||

ਇਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਸੁ ਪਾਵੈ ਜਨੁ ਕੋਇ ॥

Eihu Har Ras Paavai Jan Koe ||

Only a few obtain this ambrosial essence of the Lord's Name.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪੀਵੈ ਅਮਰੁ ਸੋ ਹੋਇ ॥

Anmrith Peevai Amar So Hoe ||

Drinking in this Nectar, one becomes immortal.

ਉਸੁ ਪੁਰਖ ਕਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕਦੇ ਬਿਨਾਸ ॥

Ous Purakh Kaa Naahee Kadhae Binaas ||

That person whose mind is illuminated

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਗੁਨਤਾਸ ॥

Jaa Kai Man Pragattae Gunathaas ||

By the treasure of excellence, never dies.

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਲੇਇ ॥

Aath Pehar Har Kaa Naam Laee ||

Twenty-four hours a day, he takes the Name of the Lord.

ਸਚੁ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਸੇਵਕ ਕਉ ਦੇਇ ॥

Sach Oupadhaes Saevak Ko Dhaee ||

The Lord gives true instruction to His servant.

ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਨ ਲੇਪੁ ॥

Moh Maaeiaa Kai Sang N Laep ||

He is not polluted by emotional attachment to Maya.

ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਰਾਖੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੁ ॥

Man Mehi Raakhai Har Har Eaek ||

In his mind, he cherishes the One Lord, Har, Har.

ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਦੀਪਕ ਪਰਗਾਸੇ ॥

Andhhakaar Dheepak Paragaasae ||

In the pitch darkness, a lamp shines forth.

ਨਾਨਕ ਭਰਮ ਮੋਹ ਦੁਖ ਤਹ ਤੇ ਨਾਸੇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Bharam Moh Dhukh Theh Thae Naasae ||6||

O Nanak, doubt, emotional attachment and pain are erased. ||6||

ਤਪਤਿ ਮਾਹਿ ਠਾਢਿ ਵਰਤਾਈ ॥

Thapath Maahi Thaadt Varathaaee ||

In the burning heat, a soothing coolness prevails.

ਅਨਦੁ ਭਇਆ ਦੁਖ ਨਾਠੇ ਭਾਈ ॥

Anadh Bhaeiaa Dhukh Naathae Bhaaee ||

Happiness ensues and pain departs, O Siblings of Destiny.

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕੇ ਮਿਟੇ ਅੰਦੇਸੇ ॥

Janam Maran Kae Mittae Andhaesae ||

The fear of birth and death is dispelled,

ਸਾਧੂ ਕੇ ਪੂਰਨ ਉਪਦੇਸੇ ॥

Saadhhoo Kae Pooran Oupadhaesae ||

By the perfect Teachings of the Holy Saint.

ਭਉ ਚੂਕਾ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਹੋਇ ਬਸੇ ॥

Bho Chookaa Nirabho Hoe Basae ||

Fear is lifted, and one abides in fearlessness.

ਸਗਲ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਮਨ ਤੇ ਖੈ ਨਸੇ ॥

Sagal Biaadhh Man Thae Khai Nasae ||

All evils are dispelled from the mind.

ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਾ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰੀ ॥

Jis Kaa Saa Thin Kirapaa Dhhaaree ||

He takes us into His favor as His own.

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਪਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੁਰਾਰੀ ॥

Saadhhasang Jap Naam Muraaree ||

In the Company of the Holy, chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

ਥਿਤਿ ਪਾਈ ਚੂਕੇ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਗਵਨ ॥

Thhith Paaee Chookae Bhram Gavan ||

Stability is attained; doubt and wandering cease,

ਸੁਨਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ॥੭॥

Sun Naanak Har Har Jas Sravan ||7||

O Nanak, listening with one's ears to the Praises of the Lord, Har, Har. ||7||

ਨਿਰਗੁਨੁ ਆਪਿ ਸਰਗੁਨੁ ਭੀ ਓਹੀ ॥

Niragun Aap Saragun Bhee Ouhee ||

He Himself is absolute and unrelated; He Himself is also involved and related.

ਕਲਾ ਧਾਰਿ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਗਲੀ ਮੋਹੀ ॥

Kalaa Dhhaar Jin Sagalee Mohee ||

Manifesting His power, He fascinates the entire world.

ਅਪਨੇ ਚਰਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਨਾਏ ॥

Apanae Charith Prabh Aap Banaaeae ||

God Himself sets His play in motion.

ਅਪੁਨੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਆਪੇ ਪਾਏ ॥

Apunee Keemath Aapae Paaeae ||

Only He Himself can estimate His worth.

ਹਰਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥

Har Bin Dhoojaa Naahee Koe ||

There is none, other than the Lord.

ਸਰਬ ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਸੋਇ ॥

Sarab Niranthar Eaeko Soe ||

Permeating all, He is the One.

ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਰਵਿਆ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ॥

Outh Poth Raviaa Roop Rang ||

Through and through, He pervades in form and color.

ਭਏ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਸਾਧ ਕੈ ਸੰਗ ॥

Bheae Pragaas Saadhh Kai Sang ||

He is revealed in the Company of the Holy.