ਤਿਨਾ ਪਿਛੈ ਛੁਟੀਐ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਜੋ ਸਾਚੀ ਸਰਣਾਇ ॥੨॥

Thinaa Pishhai Shhutteeai Piaarae Jo Saachee Saranaae ||2||

We are saved by following those, O Beloved, who seek the Sanctuary of the True Lord. ||2||

ਮਿਠਾ ਕਰਿ ਕੈ ਖਾਇਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਕੀਤਾ ਰੋਗੁ ॥

Mithaa Kar Kai Khaaeiaa Piaarae Thin Than Keethaa Rog ||

He thinks that his food is so sweet, O Beloved, but it makes his body ill.

ਕਉੜਾ ਹੋਇ ਪਤਿਸਟਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਉਪਜਿਆ ਸੋਗੁ ॥

Kourraa Hoe Pathisattiaa Piaarae This Thae Oupajiaa Sog ||

It turns out to be bitter, O Beloved, and it produces only sadness.

ਭੋਗ ਭੁੰਚਾਇ ਭੁਲਾਇਅਨੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਉਤਰੈ ਨਹੀ ਵਿਜੋਗੁ ॥

Bhog Bhunchaae Bhulaaeian Piaarae Outharai Nehee Vijog ||

The Lord leads him astray in the enjoyment of pleasures, O Beloved, and so his sense of separation does not depart.

ਜੋ ਗੁਰ ਮੇਲਿ ਉਧਾਰਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਨ ਧੁਰੇ ਪਇਆ ਸੰਜੋਗੁ ॥੩॥

Jo Gur Mael Oudhhaariaa Piaarae Thin Dhhurae Paeiaa Sanjog ||3||

Those who meet the Guru are saved, O Beloved; this is their pre-ordained destiny. ||3||

ਮਾਇਆ ਲਾਲਚਿ ਅਟਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਚਿਤਿ ਨ ਆਵਹਿ ਮੂਲਿ ॥

Maaeiaa Laalach Attiaa Piaarae Chith N Aavehi Mool ||

He is filled with longing for Maya, O Beloved, and so the Lord does not ever come into his mind.

ਜਿਨ ਤੂ ਵਿਸਰਹਿ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸੇ ਤਨ ਹੋਏ ਧੂੜਿ ॥

Jin Thoo Visarehi Paarabreham Suaamee Sae Than Hoeae Dhhoorr ||

Those who forget You, O Supreme Lord Master, their bodies turn to dust.

ਬਿਲਲਾਟ ਕਰਹਿ ਬਹੁਤੇਰਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਉਤਰੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਸੂਲੁ ॥

Bilalaatt Karehi Bahuthaeriaa Piaarae Outharai Naahee Sool ||

They cry out and scream horribly, O Beloved, but their torment does not end.

ਜੋ ਗੁਰ ਮੇਲਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਰਹਿਆ ਮੂਲੁ ॥੪॥

Jo Gur Mael Savaariaa Piaarae Thin Kaa Rehiaa Mool ||4||

Those who meet the Guru, and reform themselves, O Beloved, their capital remains intact. ||4||

ਸਾਕਤ ਸੰਗੁ ਨ ਕੀਜਈ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਜੇ ਕਾ ਪਾਰਿ ਵਸਾਇ ॥

Saakath Sang N Keejee Piaarae Jae Kaa Paar Vasaae ||

As far as possible, do not associate with the faithless cynics, O Beloved.

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਹਰਿ ਵਿਸਰੈ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸੋੁ ਮੁਹਿ ਕਾਲੈ ਉਠਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jis Miliai Har Visarai Piaarae Suo Muhi Kaalai Outh Jaae ||

Meeting with them, the Lord is forgotten, O Beloved, and you rise and depart with a blackened face.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਢੋਈ ਨਹ ਮਿਲੈ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਦਰਗਹ ਮਿਲੈ ਸਜਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Dtoee Neh Milai Piaarae Dharageh Milai Sajaae ||

The self-willed manmukh finds no rest or shelter, O Beloved; in the Court of the Lord, they are punished.

ਜੋ ਗੁਰ ਮੇਲਿ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਨਾ ਪੂਰੀ ਪਾਇ ॥੫॥

Jo Gur Mael Savaariaa Piaarae Thinaa Pooree Paae ||5||

Those who meet with the Guru, and reform themselves, O Beloved, their affairs are resolved. ||5||

ਸੰਜਮ ਸਹਸ ਸਿਆਣਪਾ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਇਕ ਨ ਚਲੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Sanjam Sehas Siaanapaa Piaarae Eik N Chalee Naal ||

One may have thousands of clever tricks and techniques of austere self-discipline, O Beloved, but not even one of them will go with him.

ਜੋ ਬੇਮੁਖ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਤੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਤਿਨ ਕੁਲਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਗਾਲਿ ॥

Jo Baemukh Gobindh Thae Piaarae Thin Kul Laagai Gaal ||

Those who turn their backs on the Lord of the Universe, O Beloved, their families are stained with disgrace.

ਹੋਦੀ ਵਸਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਤੀਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਕੂੜੁ ਨ ਚਲੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥

Hodhee Vasath N Jaatheeaa Piaarae Koorr N Chalee Naal ||

They do not realize that they do have Him , O Beloved; falsehood will not go with them.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਜਿਨਾ ਮਿਲਾਇਓਨੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਾਚਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥੬॥

Sathigur Jinaa Milaaeioun Piaarae Saachaa Naam Samaal ||6||

Those who meet with the True Guru, O Beloved, dwell upon the True Name. ||6||

ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ॥

Sath Santhokh Giaan Dhhiaan Piaarae Jis No Nadhar Karae ||

When the Lord casts His Glance of Grace, O Beloved, one is blessed with Truth, contentment, wisdom and meditation.

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਕੀਰਤਨੁ ਗੁਣ ਰਵੈ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਪੂਰ ਭਰੇ ॥

Anadhin Keerathan Gun Ravai Piaarae Anmrith Poor Bharae ||

Night and day, he sings the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, O Beloved, totally filled with Ambrosial Nectar.

ਦੁਖ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਤਿਨ ਲੰਘਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਰੇ ॥

Dhukh Saagar Thin Langhiaa Piaarae Bhavajal Paar Parae ||

He crosses over the sea of pain, O Beloved, and swims across the terrifying world-ocean.

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਮੇਲਿ ਲੈਹਿ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸੇਈ ਸਦਾ ਖਰੇ ॥੭॥

Jis Bhaavai This Mael Laihi Piaarae Saeee Sadhaa Kharae ||7||

One who is pleasing to His Will, He unites with Himself, O Beloved; he is forever true. ||7||

ਸੰਮ੍ਰਥ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਦਇਆਲ ਦੇਉ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਭਗਤਾ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਤਾਣੁ ॥

Sanmrathh Purakh Dhaeiaal Dhaeo Piaarae Bhagathaa This Kaa Thaan ||

The all-powerful Divine Lord is compassionate, O Beloved; He is the Support of His devotees.

ਤਿਸੁ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਢਹਿ ਪਏ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਜਿ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਜਾਣੁ ॥

This Saranaaee Dtehi Peae Piaarae J Antharajaamee Jaan ||

I seek His Sanctuary, O Beloved; He is the Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts.

ਹਲਤੁ ਪਲਤੁ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਸਚੁ ਨੀਸਾਣੁ ॥

Halath Palath Savaariaa Piaarae Masathak Sach Neesaan ||

He has adorned me in this world and the next, O Beloved; He has placed the Emblem of Truth upon my forehead.

ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਦ ਕੁਰਬਾਣੁ ॥੮॥੨॥

So Prabh Kadhae N Veesarai Piaarae Naanak Sadh Kurabaan ||8||2||

I shall never forget that God, O Beloved; Nanak is forever a sacrifice to Him. ||8||2||

ਸੋਰਠਿ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਘਰੁ ੨ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ

Sorath Mehalaa 5 Ghar 2 Asattapadheeaa

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

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh ||

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

ਪਾਠੁ ਪੜਿਓ ਅਰੁ ਬੇਦੁ ਬੀਚਾਰਿਓ ਨਿਵਲਿ ਭੁਅੰਗਮ ਸਾਧੇ ॥

Paath Parriou Ar Baedh Beechaariou Nival Bhuangam Saadhhae ||

They read scriptures, and contemplate the Vedas; they practice the inner cleansing techniques of Yoga, and control of the breath.

ਪੰਚ ਜਨਾ ਸਿਉ ਸੰਗੁ ਨ ਛੁਟਕਿਓ ਅਧਿਕ ਅਹੰਬੁਧਿ ਬਾਧੇ ॥੧॥

Panch Janaa Sio Sang N Shhuttakiou Adhhik Ahanbudhh Baadhhae ||1||

But they cannot escape from the company of the five passions; they are increasingly bound to egotism. ||1||

ਪਿਆਰੇ ਇਨ ਬਿਧਿ ਮਿਲਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਮੈ ਕੀਏ ਕਰਮ ਅਨੇਕਾ ॥

Piaarae Ein Bidhh Milan N Jaaee Mai Keeeae Karam Anaekaa ||

O Beloved, this is not the way to meet the Lord; I have performed these rituals so many times.

ਹਾਰਿ ਪਰਿਓ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕੈ ਦੁਆਰੈ ਦੀਜੈ ਬੁਧਿ ਬਿਬੇਕਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Haar Pariou Suaamee Kai Dhuaarai Dheejai Budhh Bibaekaa || Rehaao ||

I have collapsed, exhausted, at the Door of my Lord Master; I pray that He may grant me a discerning intellect. ||Pause||

ਮੋਨਿ ਭਇਓ ਕਰਪਾਤੀ ਰਹਿਓ ਨਗਨ ਫਿਰਿਓ ਬਨ ਮਾਹੀ ॥

Mon Bhaeiou Karapaathee Rehiou Nagan Firiou Ban Maahee ||

One may remain silent and use his hands as begging bowls, and wander naked in the forest.

ਤਟ ਤੀਰਥ ਸਭ ਧਰਤੀ ਭ੍ਰਮਿਓ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਛੁਟਕੈ ਨਾਹੀ ॥੨॥

Thatt Theerathh Sabh Dhharathee Bhramiou Dhubidhhaa Shhuttakai Naahee ||2||

He may make pilgrimages to river banks and sacred shrines all over the world, but his sense of duality will not leave him. ||2||