ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਨਾਨਕ ਮੇਰੁ ਸਰੀਰ ਕਾ ਇਕੁ ਰਥੁ ਇਕੁ ਰਥਵਾਹੁ ॥

Naanak Maer Sareer Kaa Eik Rathh Eik Rathhavaahu ||

O Nanak, the soul of the body has one chariot and one charioteer.

ਜੁਗੁ ਜੁਗੁ ਫੇਰਿ ਵਟਾਈਅਹਿ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਬੁਝਹਿ ਤਾਹਿ ॥

Jug Jug Faer Vattaaeeahi Giaanee Bujhehi Thaahi ||

In age after age they change; the spiritually wise understand this.

ਸਤਜੁਗਿ ਰਥੁ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਕਾ ਧਰਮੁ ਅਗੈ ਰਥਵਾਹੁ ॥

Sathajug Rathh Santhokh Kaa Dhharam Agai Rathhavaahu ||

In the Golden Age of Sat Yuga, contentment was the chariot and righteousness the charioteer.

ਤ੍ਰੇਤੈ ਰਥੁ ਜਤੈ ਕਾ ਜੋਰੁ ਅਗੈ ਰਥਵਾਹੁ ॥

Thraethai Rathh Jathai Kaa Jor Agai Rathhavaahu ||

In the Silver Age of Traytaa Yuga, celibacy was the chariot and power the charioteer.

ਦੁਆਪੁਰਿ ਰਥੁ ਤਪੈ ਕਾ ਸਤੁ ਅਗੈ ਰਥਵਾਹੁ ॥

Dhuaapur Rathh Thapai Kaa Sath Agai Rathhavaahu ||

In the Brass Age of Dwaapar Yuga, penance was the chariot and truth the charioteer.

ਕਲਜੁਗਿ ਰਥੁ ਅਗਨਿ ਕਾ ਕੂੜੁ ਅਗੈ ਰਥਵਾਹੁ ॥੧॥

Kalajug Rathh Agan Kaa Koorr Agai Rathhavaahu ||1||

In the Iron Age of Kali Yuga, fire is the chariot and falsehood the charioteer. ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਸਾਮ ਕਹੈ ਸੇਤੰਬਰੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਚ ਮਹਿ ਆਛੈ ਸਾਚਿ ਰਹੇ ॥

Saam Kehai Saethanbar Suaamee Sach Mehi Aashhai Saach Rehae ||

The Sama Veda says that the Lord Master is robed in white; in the Age of Truth,

ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥

Sabh Ko Sach Samaavai ||

Everyone desired Truth, abided in Truth, and was merged in the Truth.

ਰਿਗੁ ਕਹੈ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥

Rig Kehai Rehiaa Bharapoor ||

The Rig Veda says that God is permeating and pervading everywhere;

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਦੇਵਾ ਮਹਿ ਸੂਰੁ ॥

Raam Naam Dhaevaa Mehi Soor ||

Among the deities, the Lord's Name is the most exalted.

ਨਾਇ ਲਇਐ ਪਰਾਛਤ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

Naae Laeiai Paraashhath Jaahi ||

Chanting the Name, sins depart;

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਉ ਮੋਖੰਤਰੁ ਪਾਹਿ ॥

Naanak Tho Mokhanthar Paahi ||

O Nanak, then, one obtains salvation.

ਜੁਜ ਮਹਿ ਜੋਰਿ ਛਲੀ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਾਵਲਿ ਕਾਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨੁ ਜਾਦਮੁ ਭਇਆ ॥

Juj Mehi Jor Shhalee Chandhraaval Kaanh Kirasan Jaadham Bhaeiaa ||

In the Jujar Veda, Kaan Krishna of the Yaadva tribe seduced Chandraavali by force.

ਪਾਰਜਾਤੁ ਗੋਪੀ ਲੈ ਆਇਆ ਬਿੰਦ੍ਰਾਬਨ ਮਹਿ ਰੰਗੁ ਕੀਆ ॥

Paarajaath Gopee Lai Aaeiaa Bindhraaban Mehi Rang Keeaa ||

He brought the Elysian Tree for his milk-maid, and revelled in Brindaaban.

ਕਲਿ ਮਹਿ ਬੇਦੁ ਅਥਰਬਣੁ ਹੂਆ ਨਾਉ ਖੁਦਾਈ ਅਲਹੁ ਭਇਆ ॥

Kal Mehi Baedh Athharaban Hooaa Naao Khudhaaee Alahu Bhaeiaa ||

In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.

ਨੀਲ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਲੇ ਕਪੜੇ ਪਹਿਰੇ ਤੁਰਕ ਪਠਾਣੀ ਅਮਲੁ ਕੀਆ ॥

Neel Basathr Lae Kaparrae Pehirae Thurak Pathaanee Amal Keeaa ||

Men began to wear blue robes and garments; Turks and Pat'haans assumed power.

ਚਾਰੇ ਵੇਦ ਹੋਏ ਸਚਿਆਰ ॥

Chaarae Vaedh Hoeae Sachiaar ||

The four Vedas each claim to be true.

ਪੜਹਿ ਗੁਣਹਿ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਚਾਰ ਵੀਚਾਰ ॥

Parrehi Gunehi Thinh Chaar Veechaar ||

Reading and studying them, four doctrines are found.

ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਨੀਚੁ ਸਦਾਏ ॥

Bhaao Bhagath Kar Neech Sadhaaeae ||

With loving devotional worship, abiding in humility,

ਤਉ ਨਾਨਕ ਮੋਖੰਤਰੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੨॥

Tho Naanak Mokhanthar Paaeae ||2||

O Nanak, salvation is attained. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਿਟਹੁ ਵਾਰਿਆ ਜਿਤੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਖਸਮੁ ਸਮਾਲਿਆ ॥

Sathigur Vittahu Vaariaa Jith Miliai Khasam Samaaliaa ||

I am a sacrifice to the True Guru; meeting Him, I have come to cherish the Lord Master.

ਜਿਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਜਨੁ ਦੀਆ ਇਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਨੇਤ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਤੁ ਨਿਹਾਲਿਆ ॥

Jin Kar Oupadhaes Giaan Anjan Dheeaa Einhee Naethree Jagath Nihaaliaa ||

He has taught me and given me the healing ointment of spiritual wisdom, and with these eyes, I behold the world.

ਖਸਮੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਦੂਜੈ ਲਗੇ ਡੁਬੇ ਸੇ ਵਣਜਾਰਿਆ ॥

Khasam Shhodd Dhoojai Lagae Ddubae Sae Vanajaariaa ||

Those dealers who abandon their Lord and Master and attach themselves to another, are drowned.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬੋਹਿਥਾ ਵਿਰਲੈ ਕਿਨੈ ਵੀਚਾਰਿਆ ॥

Sathiguroo Hai Bohithhaa Viralai Kinai Veechaariaa ||

The True Guru is the boat, but few are those who realize this.

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਾਰਿਆ ॥੧੩॥

Kar Kirapaa Paar Outhaariaa ||13||

Granting His Grace, He carries them across. ||13||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Salok Ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

ਸਿੰਮਲ ਰੁਖੁ ਸਰਾਇਰਾ ਅਤਿ ਦੀਰਘ ਅਤਿ ਮੁਚੁ ॥

Sinmal Rukh Saraaeiraa Ath Dheeragh Ath Much ||

The simmal tree is straight as an arrow; it is very tall, and very thick.

ਓਇ ਜਿ ਆਵਹਿ ਆਸ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਹਿ ਨਿਰਾਸੇ ਕਿਤੁ ॥

Oue J Aavehi Aas Kar Jaahi Niraasae Kith ||

But those birds which visit it hopefully, depart disappointed.

ਫਲ ਫਿਕੇ ਫੁਲ ਬਕਬਕੇ ਕੰਮਿ ਨ ਆਵਹਿ ਪਤ ॥

Fal Fikae Ful Bakabakae Kanm N Aavehi Path ||

Its fruits are tasteless, its flowers are nauseating, and its leaves are useless.

ਮਿਠਤੁ ਨੀਵੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਗੁਣ ਚੰਗਿਆਈਆ ਤਤੁ ॥

Mithath Neevee Naanakaa Gun Changiaaeeaa Thath ||

Sweetness and humility, O Nanak, are the essence of virtue and goodness.

ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਨਿਵੈ ਆਪ ਕਉ ਪਰ ਕਉ ਨਿਵੈ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

Sabh Ko Nivai Aap Ko Par Ko Nivai N Koe ||

Everyone bows down to himself; no one bows down to another.

ਧਰਿ ਤਾਰਾਜੂ ਤੋਲੀਐ ਨਿਵੈ ਸੁ ਗਉਰਾ ਹੋਇ ॥

Dhhar Thaaraajoo Tholeeai Nivai S Gouraa Hoe ||

When something is placed on the balancing scale and weighed, the side which descends is heavier.

ਅਪਰਾਧੀ ਦੂਣਾ ਨਿਵੈ ਜੋ ਹੰਤਾ ਮਿਰਗਾਹਿ ॥

Aparaadhhee Dhoonaa Nivai Jo Hanthaa Miragaahi ||

The sinner, like the deer hunter, bows down twice as much.

ਸੀਸਿ ਨਿਵਾਇਐ ਕਿਆ ਥੀਐ ਜਾ ਰਿਦੈ ਕੁਸੁਧੇ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੧॥

Sees Nivaaeiai Kiaa Thheeai Jaa Ridhai Kusudhhae Jaahi ||1||

But what can be achieved by bowing the head, when the heart is impure? ||1||

ਮਃ ੧ ॥

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

ਪੜਿ ਪੁਸਤਕ ਸੰਧਿਆ ਬਾਦੰ ॥

Parr Pusathak Sandhhiaa Baadhan ||

You read your books and say your prayers, and then engage in debate;

ਸਿਲ ਪੂਜਸਿ ਬਗੁਲ ਸਮਾਧੰ ॥

Sil Poojas Bagul Samaadhhan ||

You worship stones and sit like a stork, pretending to be in Samaadhi.

ਮੁਖਿ ਝੂਠ ਬਿਭੂਖਣ ਸਾਰੰ ॥

Mukh Jhooth Bibhookhan Saaran ||

With your mouth you utter falsehood, and you adorn yourself with precious decorations;

ਤ੍ਰੈਪਾਲ ਤਿਹਾਲ ਬਿਚਾਰੰ ॥

Thraipaal Thihaal Bichaaran ||

You recite the three lines of the Gayatri three times a day.

ਗਲਿ ਮਾਲਾ ਤਿਲਕੁ ਲਿਲਾਟੰ ॥

Gal Maalaa Thilak Lilaattan ||

Around your neck is a rosary, and on your forehead is a sacred mark;

ਦੁਇ ਧੋਤੀ ਬਸਤ੍ਰ ਕਪਾਟੰ ॥

Dhue Dhhothee Basathr Kapaattan ||

Upon your head is a turban, and you wear two loin cloths.

ਜੇ ਜਾਣਸਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰ ਕਰਮੰ ॥

Jae Jaanas Brehaman Karaman ||

If you knew the nature of God,

ਸਭਿ ਫੋਕਟ ਨਿਸਚਉ ਕਰਮੰ ॥

Sabh Fokatt Nisacho Karaman ||

You would know that all of these beliefs and rituals are in vain.

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਹਚਉ ਧਿਆਵੈ ॥

Kahu Naanak Nihacho Dhhiaavai ||

Says Nanak, meditate with deep faith;

ਵਿਣੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਾਟ ਨ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੨॥

Vin Sathigur Vaatt N Paavai ||2||

Without the True Guru, no one finds the Way. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਕਪੜੁ ਰੂਪੁ ਸੁਹਾਵਣਾ ਛਡਿ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਜਾਵਣਾ ॥

Kaparr Roop Suhaavanaa Shhadd Dhuneeaa Andhar Jaavanaa ||

Abandoning the world of beauty, and beautiful clothes, one must depart.

ਮੰਦਾ ਚੰਗਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਪਾਵਣਾ ॥

Mandhaa Changaa Aapanaa Aapae Hee Keethaa Paavanaa ||

He obtains the rewards of his good and bad deeds.

ਹੁਕਮ ਕੀਏ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵਦੇ ਰਾਹਿ ਭੀੜੈ ਅਗੈ ਜਾਵਣਾ ॥

Hukam Keeeae Man Bhaavadhae Raahi Bheerrai Agai Jaavanaa ||

He may issue whatever commands he wishes, but he shall have to take to the narrow path hereafter.