ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Sorath Mehalaa 3 ||

Sorat'h, Third Mehl:

ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਸਬਦੇ ਜਾਪਦਾ ਭਾਈ ਪੂਰੈ ਭਾਗਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Har Jeeo Sabadhae Jaapadhaa Bhaaee Poorai Bhaag Milaae ||

The Dear Lord is realized through the Word of His Shabad, O Siblings of Destiny, which is found only by perfect destiny.

ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਭਾਈ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਤੀਆ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਇ ॥੧॥

Sadhaa Sukh Sohaaganee Bhaaee Anadhin Ratheeaa Rang Laae ||1||

The happy soul-brides are forever in peace, O Siblings of Destiny; night and day, they are attuned to the Lord's Love. ||1||

ਹਰਿ ਜੀ ਤੂ ਆਪੇ ਰੰਗੁ ਚੜਾਇ ॥

Har Jee Thoo Aapae Rang Charraae ||

O Dear Lord, You Yourself color us in Your Love.

ਗਾਵਹੁ ਗਾਵਹੁ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਾਤਿਹੋ ਭਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਸੇਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Gaavahu Gaavahu Rang Raathiho Bhaaee Har Saethee Rang Laae || Rehaao ||

Sing, continually sing His Praises, imbued with His Love, O Siblings of Destiny; be in love with the Lord. ||Pause||

ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵਣੀ ਭਾਈ ਆਪੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥

Gur Kee Kaar Kamaavanee Bhaaee Aap Shhodd Chith Laae ||

Work to serve the Guru, O Siblings of Destiny; abandon self-conceit, and focus your consciousness.

ਸਦਾ ਸਹਜੁ ਫਿਰਿ ਦੁਖੁ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਭਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥੨॥

Sadhaa Sehaj Fir Dhukh N Lagee Bhaaee Har Aap Vasai Man Aae ||2||

You shall be in peace forever, and you shall not suffer in pain any longer, O Siblings of Destiny; the Lord Himself shall come and abide in your mind. ||2||

ਪਿਰ ਕਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਈ ਭਾਈ ਸਾ ਕੁਲਖਣੀ ਕੁਨਾਰਿ ॥

Pir Kaa Hukam N Jaanee Bhaaee Saa Kulakhanee Kunaar ||

She who does not know the Will of her Husband Lord, O Siblings of Destiny, is an ill-mannered and bitter bride.

ਮਨਹਠਿ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵਣੀ ਭਾਈ ਵਿਣੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੂੜਿਆਰਿ ॥੩॥

Manehath Kaar Kamaavanee Bhaaee Vin Naavai Koorriaar ||3||

She does things with a stubborn mind, O Siblings of Destiny; without the Name, she is false. ||3||

ਸੇ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਜਿਨ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਭਾਗੁ ਹੈ ਭਾਈ ਭਾਇ ਸਚੈ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ॥

Sae Gaavehi Jin Masathak Bhaag Hai Bhaaee Bhaae Sachai Bairaag ||

They alone sing the Lord's Praises, who have such pre-ordained destiny written upon their foreheads, O Siblings of Destiny; through the Love of the True Lord, they find detachment.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੇ ਗੁਣ ਰਵਹਿ ਭਾਈ ਨਿਰਭਉ ਗੁਰ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੁ ॥੪॥

Anadhin Raathae Gun Ravehi Bhaaee Nirabho Gur Liv Laag ||4||

Night and day, they are imbued with His Love; they utter His Glorious Praises, O Siblings of Destiny, and they lovingly focus their consciousness on the Fearless Guru. ||4||

ਸਭਨਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਜੀਵਾਲਦਾ ਭਾਈ ਸੋ ਸੇਵਹੁ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤਿ ॥

Sabhanaa Maar Jeevaaladhaa Bhaaee So Saevahu Dhin Raath ||

He kills and revives all, O Siblings of Destiny; serve Him, day and night.

ਸੋ ਕਿਉ ਮਨਹੁ ਵਿਸਾਰੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਜਿਸ ਦੀ ਵਡੀ ਹੈ ਦਾਤਿ ॥੫॥

So Kio Manahu Visaareeai Bhaaee Jis Dhee Vaddee Hai Dhaath ||5||

How can we forget Him from our minds, O Siblings of Destiny? His gifts are glorious and great. ||5||

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮੈਲੀ ਡੁੰਮਣੀ ਭਾਈ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਾਹੀ ਥਾਉ ॥

Manamukh Mailee Ddunmanee Bhaaee Dharageh Naahee Thhaao ||

The self-willed manmukh is filthy and double-minded, O Siblings of Destiny; the finds no place of rest in the Court of the Lord.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਤ ਗੁਣ ਰਵੈ ਭਾਈ ਮਿਲਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸਾਚਿ ਸਮਾਉ ॥੬॥

Guramukh Hovai Th Gun Ravai Bhaaee Mil Preetham Saach Samaao ||6||

But if she becomes Gurmukh, then she chants the Glorious Praises of the Lord, O Siblings of Destiny; the meets her True Beloved, and merges in Him. ||6||

ਏਤੁ ਜਨਮਿ ਹਰਿ ਨ ਚੇਤਿਓ ਭਾਈ ਕਿਆ ਮੁਹੁ ਦੇਸੀ ਜਾਇ ॥

Eaeth Janam Har N Chaethiou Bhaaee Kiaa Muhu Dhaesee Jaae ||

In this life, she has not focused her consciousness on the Lord, O Siblings of Destiny; how can she show her face when she leaves?

ਕਿੜੀ ਪਵੰਦੀ ਮੁਹਾਇਓਨੁ ਭਾਈ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਨੋ ਲੋਭਾਇ ॥੭॥

Kirree Pavandhee Muhaaeioun Bhaaee Bikhiaa No Lobhaae ||7||

In spite of the warning calls which were sounded, she has been plundered, O Siblings of Destiny; she yearned only for corruption. ||7||

ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮਾਲਹਿ ਸੁਖਿ ਵਸਹਿ ਭਾਈ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਾਂਤਿ ਸਰੀਰ ॥

Naam Samaalehi Sukh Vasehi Bhaaee Sadhaa Sukh Saanth Sareer ||

Those who dwell upon the Naam, O Siblings of Destiny, their bodies are ever peaceful and tranquil.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ਤੂ ਭਾਈ ਅਪਰੰਪਰ ਗੁਣੀ ਗਹੀਰ ॥੮॥੩॥

Naanak Naam Samaal Thoo Bhaaee Aparanpar Gunee Geheer ||8||3||

O Nanak, dwell upon the Naam; the Lord is infinite, virtuous and unfathomable, O Siblings of Destiny. ||8||3||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੧ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ

Sorath Mehalaa 5 Ghar 1 Asattapadheeaa

Sorat'h, Fifth Mehl, First House, Ashtapadees:

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh ||

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

ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਜਿਨਹਿ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਭਾਈ ਕਰਣ ਕਾਰਣ ਸਮਰਥੁ ॥

Sabh Jag Jinehi Oupaaeiaa Bhaaee Karan Kaaran Samarathh ||

The One who created the whole world, O Siblings of Destiny, is the Almighty Lord, the Cause of causes.

ਜੀਉ ਪਿੰਡੁ ਜਿਨਿ ਸਾਜਿਆ ਭਾਈ ਦੇ ਕਰਿ ਅਪਣੀ ਵਥੁ ॥

Jeeo Pindd Jin Saajiaa Bhaaee Dhae Kar Apanee Vathh ||

He fashioned the soul and the body, O Siblings of Destiny, by His own power.

ਕਿਨਿ ਕਹੀਐ ਕਿਉ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਕਰਤਾ ਏਕੁ ਅਕਥੁ ॥

Kin Keheeai Kio Dhaekheeai Bhaaee Karathaa Eaek Akathh ||

How can He be described? How can He be seen, O Siblings of Destiny? The Creator is One; He is indescribable.

ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਵਿੰਦੁ ਸਲਾਹੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਜਿਸ ਤੇ ਜਾਪੈ ਤਥੁ ॥੧॥

Gur Govindh Salaaheeai Bhaaee Jis Thae Jaapai Thathh ||1||

Praise the Guru, the Lord of the Universe, O Siblings of Destiny; through Him, the essence is known. ||1||

ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ ਜਪੀਐ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਵੰਤਾ ॥

Maerae Man Japeeai Har Bhagavanthaa ||

O my mind, meditate on the Lord, the Lord God.

ਨਾਮ ਦਾਨੁ ਦੇਇ ਜਨ ਅਪਨੇ ਦੂਖ ਦਰਦ ਕਾ ਹੰਤਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Naam Dhaan Dhaee Jan Apanae Dhookh Dharadh Kaa Hanthaa || Rehaao ||

He blesses His servant with the gift of the Naam; He is the Destroyer of pain and suffering. ||Pause||

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਹੈ ਭਾਈ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਭਰੇ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥

Jaa Kai Ghar Sabh Kishh Hai Bhaaee No Nidhh Bharae Bhanddaar ||

Everything is in His home, O Siblings of Destiny; His warehouse is overflowing with the nine treasures.

ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਨਾ ਪਵੈ ਭਾਈ ਊਚਾ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ॥

This Kee Keemath Naa Pavai Bhaaee Oochaa Agam Apaar ||

His worth cannot be estimated, O Siblings of Destiny; He is lofty, inaccessible and infinite.

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਦਾ ਭਾਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਸਾਰ ॥

Jeea Janth Prathipaaladhaa Bhaaee Nith Nith Karadhaa Saar ||

He cherishes all beings and creatures, O Siblings of Destiny; he continually takes care of them.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਭੇਟੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਸਬਦਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਣਹਾਰ ॥੨॥

Sathigur Pooraa Bhaetteeai Bhaaee Sabadh Milaavanehaar ||2||

So meet with the Perfect True Guru, O Siblings of Destiny, and merge in the Word of the Shabad. ||2||

ਸਚੇ ਚਰਣ ਸਰੇਵੀਅਹਿ ਭਾਈ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਭਉ ਹੋਵੈ ਨਾਸੁ ॥

Sachae Charan Saraeveeahi Bhaaee Bhram Bho Hovai Naas ||

Adoring the feet of the True Guru, O Siblings of Destiny, doubt and fear are dispelled.

ਮਿਲਿ ਸੰਤ ਸਭਾ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਂਜੀਐ ਭਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਕੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਨਿਵਾਸੁ ॥

Mil Santh Sabhaa Man Maanjeeai Bhaaee Har Kai Naam Nivaas ||

Joining the Society of the Saints, cleanse your mind, O Siblings of Destiny, and dwell in the Name of the Lord.

ਮਿਟੈ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਅਗਿਆਨਤਾ ਭਾਈ ਕਮਲ ਹੋਵੈ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ॥

Mittai Andhhaeraa Agiaanathaa Bhaaee Kamal Hovai Paragaas ||

The darkness of ignorance shall be dispelled, O Siblings of Destiny, and the lotus of your heart shall blossom forth.

ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਊਪਜੈ ਭਾਈ ਸਭਿ ਫਲ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਾਸਿ ॥੩॥

Gur Bachanee Sukh Oopajai Bhaaee Sabh Fal Sathigur Paas ||3||

By the Guru's Word, peace wells up, O Siblings of Destiny; all fruits are with the True Guru. ||3||