ਸਲੋਕ ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Salok Ma 3 ||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

ਪੜਿ ਪੜਿ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਬੇਦ ਵਖਾਣਹਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਸੁਆਇ ॥

Parr Parr Panddith Baedh Vakhaanehi Maaeiaa Moh Suaae ||

The Pandits, the religious scholars, constantly read and recite the Vedas, for the sake of the love of Maya.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆ ਮਨ ਮੂਰਖ ਮਿਲੈ ਸਜਾਇ ॥

Dhoojai Bhaae Har Naam Visaariaa Man Moorakh Milai Sajaae ||

In the love of duality, the foolish people have forgotten the Lord's Name; they shall receive their punishment.

ਜਮ ਕਾ ਫਾਹਾ ਗਲਹੁ ਨ ਕਟੀਐ ਫਿਰਿ ਫਿਰਿ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥

Jam Kaa Faahaa Galahu N Katteeai Fir Fir Aavai Jaae ||

The noose of death shall not be cut away from their necks; they shall come and go in reincarnation over and over again.

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਕਿਛੂ ਨ ਸੂਝੈ ਅੰਧੁਲੇ ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

Manamukh Kishhoo N Soojhai Andhhulae Poorab Likhiaa Kamaae ||

The blind, self-willed manmukhs do not understand anything. They do what they are pre-ordained to do.

ਪੂਰੈ ਭਾਗਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥

Poorai Bhaag Sathigur Milai Sukhadhaathaa Naam Vasai Man Aae ||

Through perfect destiny, they meet the True Guru, the Giver of peace, and the Naam comes to abide in the mind.

ਸੁਖੁ ਮਾਣਹਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪੈਨਣਾ ਸੁਖੇ ਸੁਖਿ ਵਿਹਾਇ ॥

Sukh Maanehi Sukh Painanaa Sukhae Sukh Vihaae ||

They enjoy peace, they wear peace, and they pass their lives in the peace of peace.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋ ਨਾਉ ਮਨਹੁ ਨ ਵਿਸਾਰੀਐ ਜਿਤੁ ਦਰਿ ਸਚੈ ਸੋਭਾ ਪਾਇ ॥੧॥

Naanak So Naao Manahu N Visaareeai Jith Dhar Sachai Sobhaa Paae ||1||

O Nanak, they do not forget the Naam from the mind; they are honored in the Court of the Lord. ||1||

ਮਃ ੩ ॥

Ma 3 ||

Third Mehl:

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੁਣਤਾਸੁ ॥

Sathigur Saev Sukh Paaeiaa Sach Naam Gunathaas ||

Serving the True Guru, peace is obtained. The True Name is the Treasure of Excellence.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣਿਆ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ॥

Guramathee Aap Pashhaaniaa Raam Naam Paragaas ||

Follow the Guru's Teachings, and recognize your own self; the Divine Light of the Lord's Name shall shine within.

ਜੀਉ ਪਿੰਡੁ ਸਭੁ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਕਰੇ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥

Jeeo Pindd Sabh This Kaa Sifath Karae Aradhaas ||

Body, soul and all things belong to the Lord-praise Him, and offer your prayers to Him.

ਸਚੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਾਲਾਹਣਾ ਸੁਖੇ ਸੁਖਿ ਨਿਵਾਸੁ ॥

Sachai Sabadh Saalaahanaa Sukhae Sukh Nivaas ||

Sing the Praises of the True Lord through the Word of His Shabad, and you shall abide in the peace of peace.

ਜਪੁ ਤਪੁ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਮਨੈ ਮਾਹਿ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਾਸੁ ॥

Jap Thap Sanjam Manai Maahi Bin Naavai Dhhrig Jeevaas ||

You may practice chanting, penance and austere self-discipline within your mind, but without the Name, life is useless.

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਨਾਉ ਪਾਈਐ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮੋਹਿ ਵਿਣਾਸੁ ॥

Guramathee Naao Paaeeai Manamukh Mohi Vinaas ||

Through the Guru's Teachings, the Name is obtained, while the self-willed manmukh wastes away in emotional attachment.

ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਰਾਖੁ ਤੂੰ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਦਾਸੁ ॥੨॥

Jio Bhaavai Thio Raakh Thoon Naanak Thaeraa Dhaas ||2||

Please protect me, by the Pleasure of Your Will. Nanak is Your slave. ||2||

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

Pourree ||

Pauree:

ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਤੇਰਾ ਤੂੰ ਸਭਸੁ ਦਾ ਤੂੰ ਸਭਨਾ ਰਾਸਿ ॥

Sabh Ko Thaeraa Thoon Sabhas Dhaa Thoon Sabhanaa Raas ||

All are Yours, and You belong to all. You are the wealth of all.

ਸਭਿ ਤੁਧੈ ਪਾਸਹੁ ਮੰਗਦੇ ਨਿਤ ਕਰਿ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ॥

Sabh Thudhhai Paasahu Mangadhae Nith Kar Aradhaas ||

Everyone begs from You, and all offer prayers to You each day.

ਤੁਧੁ ਬਾਝਹੁ ਥਾਉ ਕੋ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਿਸੁ ਪਾਸਹੁ ਮੰਗੀਐ ਮਨਿ ਵੇਖਹੁ ਕੋ ਨਿਰਜਾਸਿ ॥

Thudhh Baajhahu Thhaao Ko Naahee Jis Paasahu Mangeeai Man Vaekhahu Ko Nirajaas ||

Without You, there is not even a place to stand begging. See this yourself and verify it in your mind.

ਸਭਿ ਤੁਧੈ ਨੋ ਸਾਲਾਹਦੇ ਦਰਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾ ਨੋ ਪਰਗਾਸਿ ॥੯॥

Sabh Thudhhai No Saalaahadhae Dhar Guramukhaa No Paragaas ||9||

All praise You, O Lord; at Your Door, the Gurmukhs are enlightened. ||9||