ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

Bilaaval Mehalaa 1 ||

Bilaaval, First Mehl:

ਮੈ ਮਨਿ ਚਾਉ ਘਣਾ ਸਾਚਿ ਵਿਗਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Mai Man Chaao Ghanaa Saach Vigaasee Raam ||

My mind is filled with such a great joy; I have blossomed forth in Truth.

ਮੋਹੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Mohee Praem Pirae Prabh Abinaasee Raam ||

I am enticed by the love of my Husband Lord, the Eternal, Imperishable Lord God.

ਅਵਿਗਤੋ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਥੁ ਨਾਥਹ ਤਿਸੈ ਭਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਥੀਐ ॥

Avigatho Har Naathh Naathheh Thisai Bhaavai So Thheeai ||

The Lord is everlasting, the Master of masters. Whatever He wills, happens.

ਕਿਰਪਾਲੁ ਸਦਾ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਜੀਆ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤੂੰ ਜੀਐ ॥

Kirapaal Sadhaa Dhaeiaal Dhaathaa Jeeaa Andhar Thoon Jeeai ||

O Great Giver, You are always kind and compassionate. You infuse life into all living beings.

ਮੈ ਅਵਰੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਨ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਪੂਜਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਵਸਿ ਰਹੇ ॥

Mai Avar Giaan N Dhhiaan Poojaa Har Naam Anthar Vas Rehae ||

I have no other spiritual wisdom, meditation or worship; the Name of the Lord alone dwells deep within me.

ਭਿੰਨੜੀ ਰੈਣਿ ਭਲੀ ਦਿਨਸ ਸੁਹਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Bhinnarree Rain Bhalee Dhinas Suhaaeae Raam ||

The night is beautiful, drenched with dew, and the day is delightful,

ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਸੂਤੜੀਏ ਪਿਰਮੁ ਜਗਾਏ ਰਾਮ ॥

Nij Ghar Sootharreeeae Piram Jagaaeae Raam ||

When her Husband Lord wakes the sleeping soul-bride, in the home of the self.

ਨਵ ਹਾਣਿ ਨਵ ਧਨ ਸਬਦਿ ਜਾਗੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਰ ਭਾਣੀਆ ॥

Nav Haan Nav Dhhan Sabadh Jaagee Aapanae Pir Bhaaneeaa ||

The young bride has awakened to the Word of the Shabad; she is pleasing to her Husband Lord.

ਤਜਿ ਕੂੜੁ ਕਪਟੁ ਸੁਭਾਉ ਦੂਜਾ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਲੋਕਾਣੀਆ ॥

Thaj Koorr Kapatt Subhaao Dhoojaa Chaakaree Lokaaneeaa ||

So renounce falsehood, fraud, love of duality and working for people.

ਮੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਹਾਰੁ ਕੰਠੇ ਸਾਚ ਸਬਦੁ ਨੀਸਾਣਿਆ ॥

Mai Naam Har Kaa Haar Kanthae Saach Sabadh Neesaaniaa ||

The Name of the Lord is my necklace, and I am anointed with the True Shabad.

ਕਰ ਜੋੜਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸਾਚੁ ਮਾਗੈ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਣਿਆ ॥੨॥

Kar Jorr Naanak Saach Maagai Nadhar Kar Thudhh Bhaaniaa ||2||

With his palms pressed together, Nanak begs for the gift of the True Name; please, bless me with Your Grace, through the pleasure of Your Will. ||2||

ਜਾਗੁ ਸਲੋਨੜੀਏ ਬੋਲੈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jaag Salonarreeeae Bolai Gurabaanee Raam ||

Awake, O bride of splendored eyes, and chant the Word of the Guru's Bani.

ਜਿਨਿ ਸੁਣਿ ਮੰਨਿਅੜੀ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Jin Sun Manniarree Akathh Kehaanee Raam ||

Listen, and place your faith in the Unspoken Speech of the Lord.

ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਪਦੁ ਨਿਰਬਾਣੀ ਕੋ ਵਿਰਲਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੂਝਏ ॥

Akathh Kehaanee Padh Nirabaanee Ko Viralaa Guramukh Boojheae ||

The Unspoken Speech, the state of Nirvaanaa - how rare is the Gurmukh who understands this.

ਓਹੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਮਾਏ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਸੋਝੀ ਸੂਝਏ ॥

Ouhu Sabadh Samaaeae Aap Gavaaeae Thribhavan Sojhee Soojheae ||

Merging in the Word of the Shabad, self-conceit is eradicated, and the three worlds are revealed to her understanding.

ਰਹੈ ਅਤੀਤੁ ਅਪਰੰਪਰਿ ਰਾਤਾ ਸਾਚੁ ਮਨਿ ਗੁਣ ਸਾਰਿਆ ॥

Rehai Atheeth Aparanpar Raathaa Saach Man Gun Saariaa ||

Remaining detached, with infinity infusing, the true mind cherishes the virtues of the Lord.

ਓਹੁ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਰਬ ਠਾਈ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰਿਆ ॥੩॥

Ouhu Poor Rehiaa Sarab Thaaee Naanakaa Our Dhhaariaa ||3||

He is fully pervading and permeating all places; Nanak has enshrined Him within his heart. ||3||

ਮਹਲਿ ਬੁਲਾਇੜੀਏ ਭਗਤਿ ਸਨੇਹੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Mehal Bulaaeirreeeae Bhagath Sanaehee Raam ||

The Lord is calling you to the Mansion of His Presence; O soul-bride, He is the Lover of His devotees.

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਮਨਿ ਰਹਸੀ ਸੀਝਸਿ ਦੇਹੀ ਰਾਮ ॥

Guramath Man Rehasee Seejhas Dhaehee Raam ||

Following the Guru's Teachings, your mind shall be delighted, and your body shall be fulfilled.

ਮਨੁ ਮਾਰਿ ਰੀਝੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਝੈ ਤ੍ਰੈ ਲੋਕ ਨਾਥੁ ਪਛਾਣਏ ॥

Man Maar Reejhai Sabadh Seejhai Thrai Lok Naathh Pashhaaneae ||

Conquer and subdue your mind, and love the Word of the Shabad; reform yourself, and realize the Lord of the three worlds.

ਮਨੁ ਡੀਗਿ ਡੋਲਿ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਕਤ ਹੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਜਾਣਏ ॥

Man Ddeeg Ddol N Jaae Kath Hee Aapanaa Pir Jaaneae ||

Her mind shall not waver or wander anywhere else, when she comes to know her Husband Lord.

ਮੈ ਆਧਾਰੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਤੂ ਖਸਮੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਮੈ ਤਾਣੁ ਤਕੀਆ ਤੇਰਓ ॥

Mai Aadhhaar Thaeraa Thoo Khasam Maeraa Mai Thaan Thakeeaa Thaerou ||

You are my only Support, You are my Lord and Master. You are my strength and anchor.

ਸਾਚਿ ਸੂਚਾ ਸਦਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਝਗਰੁ ਨਿਬੇਰਓ ॥੪॥੨॥

Saach Soochaa Sadhaa Naanak Gur Sabadh Jhagar Nibaerou ||4||2||

She is forever truthful and pure, O Nanak; through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, conflicts are resolved. ||4||2||