ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

Salok ||

Shalok:

ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਜਨੁ ਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਧੇਰ ਬਿਨਾਸੁ ॥

Giaan Anjan Gur Dheeaa Agiaan Andhhaer Binaas ||

The Guru has given the healing ointment of spiritual wisdom, and dispelled the darkness of ignorance.

ਹਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੰਤ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ॥੧॥

Har Kirapaa Thae Santh Bhaettiaa Naanak Man Paragaas ||1||

By the Lord's Grace, I have met the Saint; O Nanak, my mind is enlightened. ||1||

ਅਸਟਪਦੀ ॥

Asattapadhee ||

Ashtapadee:

ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਡੀਠਾ ॥

Santhasang Anthar Prabh Ddeethaa ||

In the Society of the Saints, I see God deep within my being.

ਨਾਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਕਾ ਲਾਗਾ ਮੀਠਾ ॥

Naam Prabhoo Kaa Laagaa Meethaa ||

God's Name is sweet to me.

ਸਗਲ ਸਮਿਗ੍ਰੀ ਏਕਸੁ ਘਟ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Sagal Samigree Eaekas Ghatt Maahi ||

All things are contained in the Heart of the One,

ਅਨਿਕ ਰੰਗ ਨਾਨਾ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਾਹਿ ॥

Anik Rang Naanaa Dhrisattaahi ||

Although they appear in so many various colors.

ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ॥

No Nidhh Anmrith Prabh Kaa Naam ||

The nine treasures are in the Ambrosial Name of God.

ਦੇਹੀ ਮਹਿ ਇਸ ਕਾ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮੁ ॥

Dhaehee Mehi Eis Kaa Bisraam ||

Within the human body is its place of rest.

ਸੁੰਨ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਅਨਹਤ ਤਹ ਨਾਦ ॥

Sunn Samaadhh Anehath Theh Naadh ||

The Deepest Samaadhi, and the unstruck sound current of the Naad are there.

ਕਹਨੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਅਚਰਜ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ॥

Kehan N Jaaee Acharaj Bisamaadh ||

The wonder and marvel of it cannot be described.

ਤਿਨਿ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਦਿਖਾਏ ॥

Thin Dhaekhiaa Jis Aap Dhikhaaeae ||

He alone sees it, unto whom God Himself reveals it.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਏ ॥੧॥

Naanak This Jan Sojhee Paaeae ||1||

O Nanak, that humble being understands. ||1||

ਸੋ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਅਨੰਤ ॥

So Anthar So Baahar Ananth ||

The Infinite Lord is inside, and outside as well.

ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਬਿਆਪਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

Ghatt Ghatt Biaap Rehiaa Bhagavanth ||

Deep within each and every heart, the Lord God is pervading.

ਧਰਨਿ ਮਾਹਿ ਆਕਾਸ ਪਇਆਲ ॥

Dhharan Maahi Aakaas Paeiaal ||

In the earth, in the Akaashic ethers, and in the nether regions of the underworld

ਸਰਬ ਲੋਕ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥

Sarab Lok Pooran Prathipaal ||

In all worlds, He is the Perfect Cherisher.

ਜੈਸੀ ਆਗਿਆ ਤੈਸਾ ਕਰਮੁ ॥

Jaisee Aagiaa Thaisaa Karam ||

As He orders, so do His creatures act.

ਪਉਣ ਪਾਣੀ ਬੈਸੰਤਰ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

Poun Paanee Baisanthar Maahi ||

He permeates the winds and the waters.

ਚਾਰਿ ਕੁੰਟ ਦਹ ਦਿਸੇ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥

Chaar Kuntt Dheh Dhisae Samaahi ||

He is pervading in the four corners and in the ten directions.

ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਭਿੰਨ ਨਹੀ ਕੋ ਠਾਉ ॥

This Thae Bhinn Nehee Ko Thaao ||

Without Him, there is no place at all.

ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਉ ॥੨॥

Gur Prasaadh Naanak Sukh Paao ||2||

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, peace is obtained. ||2||

ਬੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਦੇਖੁ ॥

Baedh Puraan Sinmrith Mehi Dhaekh ||

See Him in the Vedas, the Puraanas and the Simritees.

ਸਸੀਅਰ ਸੂਰ ਨਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਤ੍ਰ ਮਹਿ ਏਕੁ ॥

Saseear Soor Nakhyathr Mehi Eaek ||

In the moon, the sun and the stars, He is the One.

ਬਾਣੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬੋਲੈ ॥

Baanee Prabh Kee Sabh Ko Bolai ||

The Bani of God's Word is spoken by everyone.

ਆਪਿ ਅਡੋਲੁ ਨ ਕਬਹੂ ਡੋਲੈ ॥

Aap Addol N Kabehoo Ddolai ||

He Himself is unwavering - He never wavers.

ਸਰਬ ਕਲਾ ਕਰਿ ਖੇਲੈ ਖੇਲ ॥

Sarab Kalaa Kar Khaelai Khael ||

With absolute power, He plays His play.

ਮੋਲਿ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਣਹ ਅਮੋਲ ॥

Mol N Paaeeai Guneh Amol ||

His value cannot be estimated; His virtues are invaluable.

ਸਰਬ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਜੋਤਿ ॥

Sarab Joth Mehi Jaa Kee Joth ||

In all light, is His Light.

ਧਾਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ॥

Dhhaar Rehiou Suaamee Outh Poth ||

The Lord and Master supports the weave of the fabric of the universe.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ਭਰਮ ਕਾ ਨਾਸੁ ॥

Gur Parasaadh Bharam Kaa Naas ||

By Guru's Grace, doubt is dispelled.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਏਹੁ ਬਿਸਾਸੁ ॥੩॥

Naanak Thin Mehi Eaehu Bisaas ||3||

O Nanak, this faith is firmly implanted within. ||3||

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕਾ ਪੇਖਨੁ ਸਭੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ॥

Santh Janaa Kaa Paekhan Sabh Breham ||

In the eye of the Saint, everything is God.

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਸਭਿ ਧਰਮ ॥

Santh Janaa Kai Hiradhai Sabh Dhharam ||

In the heart of the Saint, everything is Dharma.

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਸੁਨਹਿ ਸੁਭ ਬਚਨ ॥

Santh Janaa Sunehi Subh Bachan ||

The Saint hears words of goodness.

ਸਰਬ ਬਿਆਪੀ ਰਾਮ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਚਨ ॥

Sarab Biaapee Raam Sang Rachan ||

He is absorbed in the All-pervading Lord.

ਜਿਨਿ ਜਾਤਾ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਰਹਤ ॥

Jin Jaathaa This Kee Eih Rehath ||

This is the way of life of one who knows God.

ਸਤਿ ਬਚਨ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਭਿ ਕਹਤ ॥

Sath Bachan Saadhhoo Sabh Kehath ||

True are all the words spoken by the Holy.

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਸੋਈ ਸੁਖੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥

Jo Jo Hoe Soee Sukh Maanai ||

Whatever happens, he peacefully accepts.

ਕਰਨ ਕਰਾਵਨਹਾਰੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਜਾਨੈ ॥

Karan Karaavanehaar Prabh Jaanai ||

He knows God as the Doer, the Cause of causes.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਸੇ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਭੀ ਓਹੀ ॥

Anthar Basae Baahar Bhee Ouhee ||

He dwells inside, and outside as well.

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਸਭ ਮੋਹੀ ॥੪॥

Naanak Dharasan Dhaekh Sabh Mohee ||4||

O Nanak, beholding the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, all are fascinated. ||4||

ਆਪਿ ਸਤਿ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਸਤਿ ॥

Aap Sath Keeaa Sabh Sath ||

He Himself is True, and all that He has made is True.

ਤਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੇ ਸਗਲੀ ਉਤਪਤਿ ॥

This Prabh Thae Sagalee Outhapath ||

The entire creation came from God.

ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਕਰੇ ਬਿਸਥਾਰੁ ॥

This Bhaavai Thaa Karae Bisathhaar ||

As it pleases Him, He creates the expanse.

ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਏਕੰਕਾਰੁ ॥

This Bhaavai Thaa Eaekankaar ||

As it pleases Him, He becomes the One and Only again.

ਅਨਿਕ ਕਲਾ ਲਖੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਇ ॥

Anik Kalaa Lakhee Neh Jaae ||

His powers are so numerous, they cannot be known.

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

Jis Bhaavai This Leae Milaae ||

As it pleases Him, He merges us into Himself again.

ਕਵਨ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਕਵਨ ਕਹੀਐ ਦੂਰਿ ॥

Kavan Nikatt Kavan Keheeai Dhoor ||

Who is near, and who is far away?

ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਆਪ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥

Aapae Aap Aap Bharapoor ||

He Himself is Himself pervading everywhere.

ਅੰਤਰਗਤਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਜਨਾਏ ॥

Antharagath Jis Aap Janaaeae ||

One whom God causes to know that He is within the heart

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਆਪਿ ਬੁਝਾਏ ॥੫॥

Naanak This Jan Aap Bujhaaeae ||5||

- O Nanak, He causes that person to understand Him. ||5||

ਸਰਬ ਭੂਤ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤਾਰਾ ॥

Sarab Bhooth Aap Varathaaraa ||

In all forms, He Himself is pervading.

ਸਰਬ ਨੈਨ ਆਪਿ ਪੇਖਨਹਾਰਾ ॥

Sarab Nain Aap Paekhanehaaraa ||

Through all eyes, He Himself is watching.

ਸਗਲ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਤਨਾ ॥

Sagal Samagree Jaa Kaa Thanaa ||

All the creation is His Body.

ਆਪਨ ਜਸੁ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਸੁਨਾ ॥

Aapan Jas Aap Hee Sunaa ||

He Himself listens to His Own Praise.

ਆਵਨ ਜਾਨੁ ਇਕੁ ਖੇਲੁ ਬਨਾਇਆ ॥

Aavan Jaan Eik Khael Banaaeiaa ||

The One has created the drama of coming and going.

ਆਗਿਆਕਾਰੀ ਕੀਨੀ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

Aagiaakaaree Keenee Maaeiaa ||

He made Maya subservient to His Will.

ਸਭ ਕੈ ਮਧਿ ਅਲਿਪਤੋ ਰਹੈ ॥

Sabh Kai Madhh Alipatho Rehai ||

In the midst of all, He remains unattached.

ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਹਣਾ ਸੁ ਆਪੇ ਕਹੈ ॥

Jo Kishh Kehanaa S Aapae Kehai ||

Whatever is said, He Himself says.

ਆਗਿਆ ਆਵੈ ਆਗਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥

Aagiaa Aavai Aagiaa Jaae ||

By His Will we come, and by His Will we go.

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਾ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਲਏ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੬॥

Naanak Jaa Bhaavai Thaa Leae Samaae ||6||

O Nanak, when it pleases Him, then He absorbs us into Himself. ||6||

ਇਸ ਤੇ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੁਰਾ ॥

Eis Thae Hoe S Naahee Buraa ||

If it comes from Him, it cannot be bad.

ਓਰੈ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਿਨੈ ਕਛੁ ਕਰਾ ॥

Ourai Kehahu Kinai Kashh Karaa ||

Other than Him, who can do anything?

ਆਪਿ ਭਲਾ ਕਰਤੂਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਨੀਕੀ ॥

Aap Bhalaa Karathooth Ath Neekee ||

He Himself is good; His actions are the very best.

ਆਪੇ ਜਾਨੈ ਅਪਨੇ ਜੀ ਕੀ ॥

Aapae Jaanai Apanae Jee Kee ||

He Himself knows His Own Being.

ਆਪਿ ਸਾਚੁ ਧਾਰੀ ਸਭ ਸਾਚੁ ॥

Aap Saach Dhhaaree Sabh Saach ||

He Himself is True, and all that He has established is True.

ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਆਪਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਾਚੁ ॥

Outh Poth Aapan Sang Raach ||

Through and through, He is blended with His creation.

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

Thaa Kee Gath Mith Kehee N Jaae ||

His state and extent cannot be described.

ਦੂਸਰ ਹੋਇ ਤ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

Dhoosar Hoe Th Sojhee Paae ||

If there were another like Him, then only he could understand Him.

ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥

This Kaa Keeaa Sabh Paravaan ||

His actions are all approved and accepted.

ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਹੁ ਜਾਨੁ ॥੭॥

Gur Prasaadh Naanak Eihu Jaan ||7||

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, this is known. ||7||

ਜੋ ਜਾਨੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

Jo Jaanai This Sadhaa Sukh Hoe ||

One who knows Him, obtains everlasting peace.

ਆਪਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਲਏ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਇ ॥

Aap Milaae Leae Prabh Soe ||

God blends that one into Himself.

ਓਹੁ ਧਨਵੰਤੁ ਕੁਲਵੰਤੁ ਪਤਿਵੰਤੁ ॥

Ouhu Dhhanavanth Kulavanth Pathivanth ||

He is wealth and prosperous, and of noble birth.

ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਭਗਵੰਤੁ ॥

Jeevan Mukath Jis Ridhai Bhagavanth ||

He is Jivan Mukta - liberated while yet alive; the Lord God abides in his heart.

ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਜਨੁ ਆਇਆ ॥

Dhhann Dhhann Dhhann Jan Aaeiaa ||

Blessed, blessed, blessed is the coming of that humble being;

ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਸਭੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਤਰਾਇਆ ॥

Jis Prasaadh Sabh Jagath Tharaaeiaa ||

By his grace, the whole world is saved.

ਜਨ ਆਵਨ ਕਾ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਆਉ ॥

Jan Aavan Kaa Eihai Suaao ||

This is his purpose in life;

ਜਨ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਵੈ ਨਾਉ ॥

Jan Kai Sang Chith Aavai Naao ||

In the Company of this humble servant, the Lord's Name comes to mind.

ਆਪਿ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਕਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

Aap Mukath Mukath Karai Sansaar ||

He Himself is liberated, and He liberates the universe.

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਕਉ ਸਦਾ ਨਮਸਕਾਰੁ ॥੮॥੨੩॥

Naanak This Jan Ko Sadhaa Namasakaar ||8||23||

O Nanak, to that humble servant, I bow in reverence forever. ||8||23||