ਊਤਮੁ ਊਚੌ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਗੁਣ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਸੇਖ ॥

Ootham Oocha Paarabreham Gun Anth N Jaanehi Saekh ||

That the Supreme Lord God is the most sublime and lofty. Even the thousand-tongued serpent does not know the limits of His Glories.

ਨਾਰਦ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਸੁਕ ਬਿਆਸ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਤ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥

Naaradh Mun Jan Suk Biaas Jas Gaavath Gobindh ||

Naarad, the humble beings, Suk and Vyaasa sing the Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

ਰਸ ਗੀਧੇ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਉ ਬੀਧੇ ਭਗਤ ਰਚੇ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

Ras Geedhhae Har Sio Beedhhae Bhagath Rachae Bhagavanth ||

They are imbued with the Lord's essence; united with Him; they are absorbed in devotional worship of the Lord God.

ਮੋਹ ਮਾਨ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਬਿਨਸਿਓ ਪਾਈ ਸਰਨਿ ਦਇਆਲ ॥

Moh Maan Bhram Binasiou Paaee Saran Dhaeiaal ||

Emotional attachment, pride and doubt are eliminated, when one takes to the Sanctuary of the Merciful Lord.

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਬਸੇ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

Charan Kamal Man Than Basae Dharasan Dhaekh Nihaal ||

His Lotus Feet abide within my mind and body and I am enraptured, beholding the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

ਲਾਭੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤੋਟਾ ਹਿਰੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

Laabh Milai Thottaa Hirai Saadhhasang Liv Laae ||

People reap their profits, and suffer no loss, when they embrace love for the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

ਖਾਟਿ ਖਜਾਨਾ ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਿ ਹਰੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥੬॥

Khaatt Khajaanaa Gun Nidhh Harae Naanak Naam Dhhiaae ||6||

They gather in the treasure of the Lord, the Ocean of Excellence, O Nanak, by meditating on the Naam. ||6||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Salok ||

Shalok:

ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਕਥਹਿ ਬੋਲਹਿ ਸਤਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥

Santh Manddal Har Jas Kathhehi Bolehi Sath Subhaae ||

In the gathering of the Saints, chant the Praises of the Lord, and speak the Truth with love.

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਐ ਏਕਸੁ ਸਿਉ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak Man Santhokheeai Eaekas Sio Liv Laae ||7||

O Nanak, the mind becomes contented, enshrining love for the One Lord. ||7||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਸਪਤਮਿ ਸੰਚਹੁ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਟੂਟਿ ਨ ਜਾਹਿ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥

Sapatham Sanchahu Naam Dhhan Ttoott N Jaahi Bhanddaar ||

The seventh day of the lunar cycle: Gather the wealth of the Naam; this is a treasure which shall never be exhausted.

ਸੰਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ॥

Santhasangath Mehi Paaeeai Anth N Paaraavaar ||

In the Society of the Saints, He is obtained; He has no end or limitations.

ਆਪੁ ਤਜਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਭਜਹੁ ਸਰਨਿ ਪਰਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

Aap Thajahu Gobindh Bhajahu Saran Parahu Har Raae ||

Renounce your selfishness and conceit, and meditate, vibrate on the Lord of the Universe; take to the Sanctuary of the Lord, our King.

ਦੂਖ ਹਰੈ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

Dhookh Harai Bhavajal Tharai Man Chindhiaa Fal Paae ||

Your pains shall depart - swim across the terrifying world-ocean, and obtain the fruits of your mind's desires.

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੈ ਸਫਲੁ ਜਨਮੁ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

Aath Pehar Man Har Japai Safal Janam Paravaan ||

One who meditates on the Lord twenty-four hours a day - fruitful and blessed is his coming into the world.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਕਰਨੈਹਾਰੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥

Anthar Baahar Sadhaa Sang Karanaihaar Pashhaan ||

Inwardly and outwardly, realize that the Creator Lord is always with you.

ਸੋ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਸੋ ਸਖਾ ਮੀਤੁ ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਮਤਿ ਦੇਇ ॥

So Saajan So Sakhaa Meeth Jo Har Kee Math Dhaee ||

He is your friend, your companion, your very best friend, who imparts the Teachings of the Lord.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਲਿਹਾਰਣੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪੇਇ ॥੭॥

Naanak This Balihaaranai Har Har Naam Japaee ||7||

Nanak is a sacrifice to one who chants the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||7||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Salok ||

Shalok:

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਤਜੀਅਹਿ ਅਵਰਿ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥

Aath Pehar Gun Gaaeeahi Thajeeahi Avar Janjaal ||

Sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord twenty-four hours a day; renounce other entanglements.

ਜਮਕੰਕਰੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦਇਆਲ ॥੮॥

Jamakankar Johi N Sakee Naanak Prabhoo Dhaeiaal ||8||

The Minister of Death cannot even see that person, O Nanak, unto whom God is merciful. ||8||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਅਸਟਮੀ ਅਸਟ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ॥

Asattamee Asatt Sidhh Nav Nidhh ||

The eighth day of the lunar cycle: The eight spiritual powers of the Siddhas, the nine treasures,

ਸਗਲ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਪੂਰਨ ਬੁਧਿ ॥

Sagal Padhaarathh Pooran Budhh ||

All precious things, perfect intellect,

ਕਵਲ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਸਦਾ ਆਨੰਦ ॥

Kaval Pragaas Sadhaa Aanandh ||

The opening of the heart-lotus, eternal bliss,

ਨਿਰਮਲ ਰੀਤਿ ਨਿਰੋਧਰ ਮੰਤ ॥

Niramal Reeth Nirodhhar Manth ||

Pure lifestyle, the infallible Mantra,

ਸਗਲ ਧਰਮ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ॥

Sagal Dhharam Pavithr Eisanaan ||

All Dharmic virtues, sacred purifying baths,

ਸਭ ਮਹਿ ਊਚ ਬਿਸੇਖ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥

Sabh Mehi Ooch Bisaekh Giaan ||

The most lofty and sublime spiritual wisdom

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਭਜਨੁ ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਸੰਗਿ ॥

Har Har Bhajan Poorae Gur Sang ||

These are obtained by meditating, vibrating upon the Lord, Har, Har, in the Company of the Perfect Guru.

ਜਪਿ ਤਰੀਐ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ॥੮॥

Jap Thareeai Naanak Naam Har Rang ||8||

You shall be saved, O Nanak, by lovingly chanting the Lord's Name. ||8||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Salok ||

Shalok:

ਨਾਰਾਇਣੁ ਨਹ ਸਿਮਰਿਓ ਮੋਹਿਓ ਸੁਆਦ ਬਿਕਾਰ ॥

Naaraaein Neh Simariou Mohiou Suaadh Bikaar ||

He does not remember the Lord in meditation; he is fascinated by the pleasures of corruption.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਬਿਸਾਰਿਐ ਨਰਕ ਸੁਰਗ ਅਵਤਾਰ ॥੯॥

Naanak Naam Bisaariai Narak Surag Avathaar ||9||

O Nanak, forgetting the Naam, he is reincarnated into heaven and hell. ||9||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਨਉਮੀ ਨਵੇ ਛਿਦ੍ਰ ਅਪਵੀਤ ॥

Noumee Navae Shhidhr Apaveeth ||

The ninth day of the lunar cycle: The nine holes of the body are defiled.

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਜਪਹਿ ਕਰਤ ਬਿਪਰੀਤਿ ॥

Har Naam N Japehi Karath Bipareeth ||

People do not chant the Lord's Name; instead, they practice evil.

ਪਰ ਤ੍ਰਿਅ ਰਮਹਿ ਬਕਹਿ ਸਾਧ ਨਿੰਦ ॥

Par Thria Ramehi Bakehi Saadhh Nindh ||

They commit adultery, slander the Saints,

ਕਰਨ ਨ ਸੁਨਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਬਿੰਦ ॥

Karan N Sunehee Har Jas Bindh ||

And do not listen to even a tiny bit of the Lord's Praise.

ਹਿਰਹਿ ਪਰ ਦਰਬੁ ਉਦਰ ਕੈ ਤਾਈ ॥

Hirehi Par Dharab Oudhar Kai Thaaee ||

They steal others' wealth for the sake of their own bellies,

ਅਗਨਿ ਨ ਨਿਵਰੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਨ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

Agan N Nivarai Thrisanaa N Bujhaaee ||

But the fire is not extinguished, and their thirst is not quenched.

ਹਰਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਬਿਨੁ ਏਹ ਫਲ ਲਾਗੇ ॥

Har Saevaa Bin Eaeh Fal Laagae ||

Without serving the Lord, these are their rewards.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਬਿਸਰਤ ਮਰਿ ਜਮਹਿ ਅਭਾਗੇ ॥੯॥

Naanak Prabh Bisarath Mar Jamehi Abhaagae ||9||

O Nanak, forgetting God, the unfortunate people are born, only to die. ||9||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Salok ||

Shalok:

ਦਸ ਦਿਸ ਖੋਜਤ ਮੈ ਫਿਰਿਓ ਜਤ ਦੇਖਉ ਤਤ ਸੋਇ ॥

Dhas Dhis Khojath Mai Firiou Jath Dhaekho Thath Soe ||

I have wandered, searching in the ten directions - wherever I look, there I see Him.

ਮਨੁ ਬਸਿ ਆਵੈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜੇ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੦॥

Man Bas Aavai Naanakaa Jae Pooran Kirapaa Hoe ||10||

The mind comes to be controlled, O Nanak, if He grants His Perfect Grace. ||10||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਦਸਮੀ ਦਸ ਦੁਆਰ ਬਸਿ ਕੀਨੇ ॥

Dhasamee Dhas Dhuaar Bas Keenae ||

The tenth day of the lunar cycle: Overpower the ten sensory and motor organs;

ਮਨਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਨਾਮ ਜਪਿ ਲੀਨੇ ॥

Man Santhokh Naam Jap Leenae ||

Your mind will be content, as you chant the Naam.

ਕਰਨੀ ਸੁਨੀਐ ਜਸੁ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥

Karanee Suneeai Jas Gopaal ||

With your ears, hear the Praises of the Lord of the World;

ਨੈਨੀ ਪੇਖਤ ਸਾਧ ਦਇਆਲ ॥

Nainee Paekhath Saadhh Dhaeiaal ||

With your eyes, behold the kind, Holy Saints.

ਰਸਨਾ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਵੈ ਬੇਅੰਤ ॥

Rasanaa Gun Gaavai Baeanth ||

With your tongue, sing the Glorious Praises of the Infinite Lord.

ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਚਿਤਵੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

Man Mehi Chithavai Pooran Bhagavanth ||

In your mind, remember the Perfect Lord God.