ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ਘਰੁ ੧ ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ॥

Raag Aasaa Mehalaa 1 Ghar 1 So Dhar ||

Raag Aasaa, First Mehl, First House, So Dar ~ That Gate:

ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੇਹਾ ਸੋ ਘਰੁ ਕੇਹਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਬਹਿ ਸਰਬ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਲੇ ॥

So Dhar Thaeraa Kaehaa So Ghar Kaehaa Jith Behi Sarab Samhaalae ||

What is that Gate, and what is that Home, in which You sit and take care of all?

ਵਾਜੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਦ ਅਨੇਕ ਅਸੰਖਾ ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਵਾਵਣਹਾਰੇ ॥

Vaajae Thaerae Naadh Anaek Asankhaa Kaethae Thaerae Vaavanehaarae ||

Countless musical instruments of so many various kinds vibrate there for You; so many are the musicians there for You.

ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਰਾਗ ਪਰੀ ਸਿਉ ਕਹੀਅਹਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਗਾਵਣਹਾਰੇ ॥

Kaethae Thaerae Raag Paree Sio Keheeahi Kaethae Thaerae Gaavanehaarae ||

There are so many Ragas there for You, along with their accompanying harmonies; so many minstrels sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਪਉਣੁ ਪਾਣੀ ਬੈਸੰਤਰੁ ਗਾਵੈ ਰਾਜਾ ਧਰਮ ਦੁਆਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Poun Paanee Baisanthar Gaavai Raajaa Dhharam Dhuaarae ||

The winds sing to You, as do water and fire; the Righteous Judge of Dharma sings at Your Door.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਚਿਤੁ ਗੁਪਤੁ ਲਿਖਿ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਧਰਮੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Chith Gupath Likh Jaanan Likh Likh Dhharam Veechaarae ||

Chitar and Gupat, the recording angels of the conscious and the subconscious, sing to You; they know, and they write, and on the basis of what they write, the Lord of Dharma passes judgement.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਈਸਰੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਦੇਵੀ ਸੋਹਨਿ ਤੇਰੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Eesar Brehamaa Dhaevee Sohan Thaerae Sadhaa Savaarae ||

Shiva and Brahma and the Goddess Parvaati, so beautiful and ever adorned by You, sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਸਣਿ ਬੈਠੇ ਦੇਵਤਿਆ ਦਰਿ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Eindhr Eindhraasan Baithae Dhaevathiaa Dhar Naalae ||

The Indras, seated upon their celestial thrones, with the deities at Your Gate, sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਸਿਧ ਸਮਾਧੀ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਸਾਧ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Sidhh Samaadhhee Andhar Gaavanih Thudhhano Saadhh Beechaarae ||

The Siddhas in Samaadhi sing to You, and the Holy Saints, in their contemplative meditation, sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਜਤੀ ਸਤੀ ਸੰਤੋਖੀ ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਵੀਰ ਕਰਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Jathee Sathee Santhokhee Gaavan Thudhhano Veer Karaarae ||

The celibates, the truthful and the patient beings sing to You, and the mighty warriors sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪੜੇ ਰਖੀਸੁਰ ਜੁਗੁ ਜੁਗੁ ਬੇਦਾ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

Gaavan Thudhhano Panddith Parrae Rakheesur Jug Jug Baedhaa Naalae ||

The scholarly Pandits sing to You, along with the holy Rishis and the readers of the Vedas throughout the ages.

ਗਾਵਨਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਮੋਹਣੀਆ ਮਨੁ ਮੋਹਨਿ ਸੁਰਗੁ ਮਛੁ ਪਇਆਲੇ ॥

Gaavan Thudhhano Mohaneeaa Man Mohan Surag Mashh Paeiaalae ||

The Mohinis, the heavenly beauties who entice the heart in paradise, in this world and in the nether regions, sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਰਤਨ ਉਪਾਏ ਤੇਰੇ ਜੇਤੇ ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Rathan Oupaaeae Thaerae Jaethae Athasath Theerathh Naalae ||

The fourteen priceless jewels created by You, and the sixty-eight holy places of pilgrimage, sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਜੋਧ ਮਹਾਬਲ ਸੂਰਾ ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਖਾਣੀ ਚਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Jodhh Mehaabal Sooraa Gaavanih Thudhhano Khaanee Chaarae ||

The mighty warriors and the divine heroes sing to You, and the four sources of creation sing to You.

ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਖੰਡ ਮੰਡਲ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡਾ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਰਖੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

Gaavanih Thudhhano Khandd Manddal Brehamanddaa Kar Kar Rakhae Thaerae Dhhaarae ||

The continents, the worlds and the solar systems, created and installed by Your Hand, sing to You.

ਸੇਈ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਗਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਜੋ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਰਤੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਭਗਤ ਰਸਾਲੇ ॥

Saeee Thudhhano Gaavanih Jo Thudhh Bhaavanih Rathae Thaerae Bhagath Rasaalae ||

They alone sing to You, who are pleasing to Your Will, and who are imbued with the nectar of Your devotional worship.

ਹੋਰਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਤੁਧਨੋ ਗਾਵਨਿ ਸੇ ਮੈ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਨਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਿਆ ਬੀਚਾਰੇ ॥

Hor Kaethae Thudhhano Gaavan Sae Mai Chith N Aavan Naanak Kiaa Beechaarae ||

So many others sing to You, they do not come into my mind; how can Nanak think of them?

ਸੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਸਦਾ ਸਚੁ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਾਚੀ ਨਾਈ ॥

Soee Soee Sadhaa Sach Saahib Saachaa Saachee Naaee ||

That Lord and Master - He is True, forever True; He is True, and True is His Name.

ਹੈ ਭੀ ਹੋਸੀ ਜਾਇ ਨ ਜਾਸੀ ਰਚਨਾ ਜਿਨਿ ਰਚਾਈ ॥

Hai Bhee Hosee Jaae N Jaasee Rachanaa Jin Rachaaee ||

He who created the creation is True, and He shall always be True; He shall not depart, even when the creation departs.

ਰੰਗੀ ਰੰਗੀ ਭਾਤੀ ਜਿਨਸੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਜਿਨਿ ਉਪਾਈ ॥

Rangee Rangee Bhaathee Jinasee Maaeiaa Jin Oupaaee ||

He created the world of Maya with its various colors and species.

ਕਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੈ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਪਣਾ ਜਿਉ ਤਿਸ ਦੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

Kar Kar Dhaekhai Keethaa Apanaa Jio This Dhee Vaddiaaee ||

Having created the creation, He Himself watches over it, as it pleases His Greatness.

ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋਈ ਕਰਸੀ ਫਿਰਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਕਰਣਾ ਜਾਈ ॥

Jo This Bhaavai Soee Karasee Fir Hukam N Karanaa Jaaee ||

Whatever pleases Him, that is what He does. No one can issue any commands to Him.

ਸੋ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹੁ ਸਾਹਾ ਪਤਿ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਰਹਣੁ ਰਜਾਈ ॥੧॥੧॥

So Paathisaahu Saahaa Path Saahib Naanak Rehan Rajaaee ||1||1||

He is the King, the King of Kings, the Emperor of Kings! Nanak lives in surrender to His Will. ||1||1||