ਗੁਪਤੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Gupathee Baanee Paragatt Hoe ||

The hidden Bani of the Word is revealed.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਰਖਿ ਲਏ ਸਚੁ ਸੋਇ ॥੫੩॥

Naanak Parakh Leae Sach Soe ||53||

O Nanak, the True Lord is revealed and known. ||53||

ਸਹਜ ਭਾਇ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਵੈ ॥

Sehaj Bhaae Mileeai Sukh Hovai ||

Meeting with the Lord through intuition and love, peace is found.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਗੈ ਨੀਦ ਨ ਸੋਵੈ ॥

Guramukh Jaagai Needh N Sovai ||

The Gurmukh remains awake and aware; he does not fall sleep.

ਸੁੰਨ ਸਬਦੁ ਅਪਰੰਪਰਿ ਧਾਰੈ ॥

Sunn Sabadh Aparanpar Dhhaarai ||

He enshrines the unlimited, absolute Shabad deep within.

ਕਹਤੇ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੈ ॥

Kehathae Mukath Sabadh Nisathaarai ||

Chanting the Shabad, he is liberated, and saves others as well.

ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਦੀਖਿਆ ਸੇ ਸਚਿ ਰਾਤੇ ॥

Gur Kee Dheekhiaa Sae Sach Raathae ||

Those who practice the Guru's Teachings are attuned to the Truth.

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇ ਮਿਲਣ ਨਹੀ ਭ੍ਰਾਤੇ ॥੫੪॥

Naanak Aap Gavaae Milan Nehee Bhraathae ||54||

O Nanak, those who eradicate their self-conceit meet with the Lord; they do not remain separated by doubt. ||54||

ਕੁਬੁਧਿ ਚਵਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਕਿਤੁ ਠਾਇ ॥

Kubudhh Chavaavai So Kith Thaae ||

"Where is that place, where evil thoughts are destroyed?

ਕਿਉ ਤਤੁ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਇ ॥

Kio Thath N Boojhai Chottaa Khaae ||

The mortal does not understand the essence of reality; why must he suffer in pain?""

ਜਮ ਦਰਿ ਬਾਧੇ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਰਾਖੈ ॥

Jam Dhar Baadhhae Koe N Raakhai ||

No one can save one who is tied up at Death's door.

ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਪਤਿ ਸਾਖੈ ॥

Bin Sabadhai Naahee Path Saakhai ||

Without the Shabad, no one has any credit or honor.

ਕਿਉ ਕਰਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਪਾਵੈ ਪਾਰੁ ॥

Kio Kar Boojhai Paavai Paar ||

"How can one obtain understanding and cross over?"

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਨ ਬੁਝੈ ਗਵਾਰੁ ॥੫੫॥

Naanak Manamukh N Bujhai Gavaar ||55||

O Nanak, the foolish self-willed manmukh does not understand. ||55||

ਕੁਬੁਧਿ ਮਿਟੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੁ ਬੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

Kubudhh Mittai Gur Sabadh Beechaar ||

Evil thoughts are erased, contemplating the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟੈ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰ ॥

Sathigur Bhaettai Mokh Dhuaar ||

Meeting with the True Guru, the door of liberation is found.

ਤਤੁ ਨ ਚੀਨੈ ਮਨਮੁਖੁ ਜਲਿ ਜਾਇ ॥

Thath N Cheenai Manamukh Jal Jaae ||

The self-willed manmukh does not understand the essence of reality, and is burnt to ashes.

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਛੁੜਿ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਇ ॥

Dhuramath Vishhurr Chottaa Khaae ||

His evil-mindedness separates him from the Lord, and he suffers.

ਮਾਨੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਸਭੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਿਆਨ ॥

Maanai Hukam Sabhae Gun Giaan ||

Accepting the Hukam of the Lord's Command, he is blessed with all virtues and spiritual wisdom.

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵੈ ਮਾਨੁ ॥੫੬॥

Naanak Dharageh Paavai Maan ||56||

O Nanak, he is honored in the Court of the Lord. ||56||

ਸਾਚੁ ਵਖਰੁ ਧਨੁ ਪਲੈ ਹੋਇ ॥

Saach Vakhar Dhhan Palai Hoe ||

One who possesses the merchandise, the wealth of the True Name,

ਆਪਿ ਤਰੈ ਤਾਰੇ ਭੀ ਸੋਇ ॥

Aap Tharai Thaarae Bhee Soe ||

Crosses over, and carries others across with him as well.

ਸਹਜਿ ਰਤਾ ਬੂਝੈ ਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

Sehaj Rathaa Boojhai Path Hoe ||

One who intuitively understands, and is attuned to the Lord, is honored.

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਕਰੈ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

Thaa Kee Keemath Karai N Koe ||

No one can estimate his worth.

ਜਹ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਹ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Jeh Dhaekhaa Theh Rehiaa Samaae ||

Wherever I look, I see the Lord permeating and pervading.

ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਰੈ ਸਚ ਭਾਇ ॥੫੭॥

Naanak Paar Parai Sach Bhaae ||57||

O Nanak, through the Love of the True Lord, one crosses over. ||57||

ਸੁ ਸਬਦ ਕਾ ਕਹਾ ਵਾਸੁ ਕਥੀਅਲੇ ਜਿਤੁ ਤਰੀਐ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਸੰਸਾਰੋ ॥

S Sabadh Kaa Kehaa Vaas Kathheealae Jith Thareeai Bhavajal Sansaaro ||

"Where is the Shabad said to dwell? What will carry us across the terrifying world-ocean?

ਤ੍ਰੈ ਸਤ ਅੰਗੁਲ ਵਾਈ ਕਹੀਐ ਤਿਸੁ ਕਹੁ ਕਵਨੁ ਅਧਾਰੋ ॥

Thrai Sath Angul Vaaee Keheeai This Kahu Kavan Adhhaaro ||

The breath, when exhaled, extends out ten finger lengths; what is the support of the breath?

ਬੋਲੈ ਖੇਲੈ ਅਸਥਿਰੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਕਿਉ ਕਰਿ ਅਲਖੁ ਲਖਾਏ ॥

Bolai Khaelai Asathhir Hovai Kio Kar Alakh Lakhaaeae ||

Speaking and playing, how can one be stable and steady? How can the unseen be seen?""

ਸੁਣਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਪ੍ਰਣਵੈ ਅਪਣੇ ਮਨ ਸਮਝਾਏ ॥

Sun Suaamee Sach Naanak Pranavai Apanae Man Samajhaaeae ||

Listen, O master; Nanak prays truly. Instruct your own mind.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਬਦੇ ਸਚਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੈ ਕਰਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥

Guramukh Sabadhae Sach Liv Laagai Kar Nadharee Mael Milaaeae ||

The Gurmukh is lovingly attuned to the True Shabad. Bestowing His Glance of Grace, He unites us in His Union.

ਆਪੇ ਦਾਨਾ ਆਪੇ ਬੀਨਾ ਪੂਰੈ ਭਾਗਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥੫੮॥

Aapae Dhaanaa Aapae Beenaa Poorai Bhaag Samaaeae ||58||

He Himself is all-knowing and all-seeing. By perfect destiny, we merge in Him. ||58||

ਸੁ ਸਬਦ ਕਉ ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਵਾਸੁ ਅਲਖੰ ਜਹ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਹ ਸੋਈ ॥

S Sabadh Ko Niranthar Vaas Alakhan Jeh Dhaekhaa Theh Soee ||

That Shabad dwells deep within the nucleus of all beings. God is invisible; wherever I look, there I see Him.

ਪਵਨ ਕਾ ਵਾਸਾ ਸੁੰਨ ਨਿਵਾਸਾ ਅਕਲ ਕਲਾ ਧਰ ਸੋਈ ॥

Pavan Kaa Vaasaa Sunn Nivaasaa Akal Kalaa Dhhar Soee ||

The air is the dwelling place of the absolute Lord. He has no qualities; He has all qualities.

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਸਬਦੁ ਘਟ ਮਹਿ ਵਸੈ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਭਰਮੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥

Nadhar Karae Sabadh Ghatt Mehi Vasai Vichahu Bharam Gavaaeae ||

When He bestows His Glance of Grace, the Shabad comes to abide within the heart, and doubt is eradicated from within.

ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਬਾਣੀ ਨਾਮਦ਼ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਏ ॥

Than Man Niramal Niramal Baanee Naamuo Mann Vasaaeae ||

The body and mind become immaculate, through the Immaculate Word of His Bani. Let His Name be enshrined in your mind.

ਸਬਦਿ ਗੁਰੂ ਭਵਸਾਗਰੁ ਤਰੀਐ ਇਤ ਉਤ ਏਕੋ ਜਾਣੈ ॥

Sabadh Guroo Bhavasaagar Thareeai Eith Outh Eaeko Jaanai ||

The Shabad is the Guru, to carry you across the terrifying world-ocean. Know the One Lord alone, here and hereafter.

ਚਿਹਨੁ ਵਰਨੁ ਨਹੀ ਛਾਇਆ ਮਾਇਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਬਦੁ ਪਛਾਣੈ ॥੫੯॥

Chihan Varan Nehee Shhaaeiaa Maaeiaa Naanak Sabadh Pashhaanai ||59||

He has no form or color, shadow or illusion; O Nanak, realize the Shabad. ||59||

ਤ੍ਰੈ ਸਤ ਅੰਗੁਲ ਵਾਈ ਅਉਧੂ ਸੁੰਨ ਸਚੁ ਆਹਾਰੋ ॥

Thrai Sath Angul Vaaee Aoudhhoo Sunn Sach Aahaaro ||

O reclusive hermit, the True, Absolute Lord is the support of the exhaled breath, which extends out ten finger lengths.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੋਲੈ ਤਤੁ ਬਿਰੋਲੈ ਚੀਨੈ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰੋ ॥

Guramukh Bolai Thath Birolai Cheenai Alakh Apaaro ||

The Gurmukh speaks and churns the essence of reality, and realizes the unseen, infinite Lord.

ਤ੍ਰੈ ਗੁਣ ਮੇਟੈ ਸਬਦੁ ਵਸਾਏ ਤਾ ਮਨਿ ਚੂਕੈ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥

Thrai Gun Maettai Sabadh Vasaaeae Thaa Man Chookai Ahankaaro ||

Eradicating the three qualities, he enshrines the Shabad within, and then, his mind is rid of egotism.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਏਕੋ ਜਾਣੈ ਤਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰੋ ॥

Anthar Baahar Eaeko Jaanai Thaa Har Naam Lagai Piaaro ||

Inside and out, he knows the One Lord alone; he is in love with the Name of the Lord.

ਸੁਖਮਨਾ ਇੜਾ ਪਿੰਗੁਲਾ ਬੂਝੈ ਜਾ ਆਪੇ ਅਲਖੁ ਲਖਾਏ ॥

Sukhamanaa Eirraa Pingulaa Boojhai Jaa Aapae Alakh Lakhaaeae ||

He understands the Sushmana, Ida and Pingala, when the unseen Lord reveals Himself.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਹੁ ਤੇ ਊਪਰਿ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥੬੦॥

Naanak Thihu Thae Oopar Saachaa Sathigur Sabadh Samaaeae ||60||

O Nanak, the True Lord is above these three energy channels. Through the Word, the Shabad of the True Guru, one merges with Him. ||60||

ਮਨ ਕਾ ਜੀਉ ਪਵਨੁ ਕਥੀਅਲੇ ਪਵਨੁ ਕਹਾ ਰਸੁ ਖਾਈ ॥

Man Kaa Jeeo Pavan Kathheealae Pavan Kehaa Ras Khaaee ||

"The air is said to be the soul of the mind. But what does the air feed on?

ਗਿਆਨ ਕੀ ਮੁਦ੍ਰਾ ਕਵਨ ਅਉਧੂ ਸਿਧ ਕੀ ਕਵਨ ਕਮਾਈ ॥

Giaan Kee Mudhraa Kavan Aoudhhoo Sidhh Kee Kavan Kamaaee ||

What is the way of the spiritual teacher, and the reclusive hermit? What is the occupation of the Siddha?""