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pMnw 151

 rwgu gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 1 caupdy dupdy (151-1)

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree, First Mehl, Chau-Padas & Du-Padas:

 <> siq nwmu krqw purKu inrBau inrvYru Akwl mUriq AjUnI sYBM gur pRswid ] (151-2)

One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace:

 Bau mucu Bwrw vfw qolu ] (151-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

The Fear of God is overpowering, and so very heavy,

 mn miq haulI boly bolu ] (151-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

while the intellect is lightweight, as is the speech one speaks.

 isir Dir clIAY shIAY Bwru ] (151-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

So place the Fear of God upon your head, and bear that weight;

 ndrI krmI gur bIcwru ]1] (151-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

by the Grace of the Merciful Lord, contemplate the Guru. ||1||

 BY ibnu koie n lµGis pwir ] (151-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

Without the Fear of God, no one crosses over the world-ocean.

 BY Bau rwiKAw Bwie svwir ]1] rhwau ] (151-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

This Fear of God adorns the Love of the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 BY qin Agin BKY BY nwil ] (151-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

The fire of fear within the body is burnt away by the Fear of God.

 BY Bau GVIAY sbid svwir ] (151-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

Through this Fear of God, we are adorned with the Word of the Shabad.

 BY ibnu GwVq kcu inkc ] (151-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

Without the Fear of God, all that is fashioned is false.

 AMDw scw AMDI st ]2] (151-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

Useless is the mold, and useless are the hammer-strokes on the mold. ||2||

 buDI bwjI aupjY cwau ] (151-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

The desire for the worldly drama arises in the intellect,

 shs isAwxp pvY n qwau ] (151-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

but even with thousands of clever mental tricks, the heat of the Fear of God does not come into play.

 nwnk mnmuiK bolxu vwau ] (151-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, the speech of the self-willed manmukh is just wind.

 AMDw AKru vwau duAwau ]3]1] (151-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 1)

His words are worthless and empty, like the wind. ||3||1||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (151-7)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 fir Gru Gir fru fir fru jwie ] (151-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Place the Fear of God within the home of your heart; with this Fear of God in your heart, all other fears shall be frightened away.

 so fru kyhw ijqu fir fru pwie ] (151-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

What sort of fear is that, which frightens other fears?

 quDu ibnu dUjI nwhI jwie ] (151-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Without You, I have other place of rest at all.

 jo ikCu vrqY sB qyrI rjwie ]1] (151-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Whatever happens is all according to Your Will. ||1||

 frIAY jy fru hovY horu ] (151-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Be afraid, if you have any fear, other than the Fear of God.

 fir fir frxw mn kw soru ]1] rhwau ] (151-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Afraid of fear, and living in fear, the mind is held in tumult. ||1||Pause||

 n jIau mrY n fUbY qrY ] (151-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The soul does not die; it does not drown, and it does not swim across.

 ijin ikCu kIAw so ikCu krY ] (151-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The One who created everything does everything.

 hukmy AwvY hukmy jwie ] (151-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

By the Hukam of His Command we come, and by the Hukam of His Command we go.

 AwgY pwCY hukim smwie ]2] (151-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Before and after, His Command is pervading. ||2||

 hMsu hyqu Awsw Asmwnu ] (151-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Cruelty, attachment, desire and egotism

 iqsu ivic BUK bhuqu nY swnu ] (151-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

- there is great hunger in these, like the raging torrent of a wild stream.

 Bau Kwxw pIxw AwDwru ] (151-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Let the Fear of God be your food, drink and support.

 ivxu KwDy mir hoih gvwr ]3] (151-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Without doing this, the fools simply die. ||3||

 ijs kw koie koeI koie koie ] (151-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

If anyone really has anyone else - how rare is that person!

 sBu ko qyrw qUM sBnw kw soie ] (151-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

All are Yours - You are the Lord of all.

 jw ky jIA jMq Dnu mwlu ] (151-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

All beings and creatures, wealth and property belong to Him.

 nwnk AwKxu ibKmu bIcwru ]4]2] (151-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, it is so difficult to describe and contemplate Him. ||4||2||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (151-13)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 mwqw miq ipqw sMqoKu ] (151-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Let wisdom be your mother, and contentment your father.

 squ BweI kir eyhu ivsyKu ]1] (151-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Let Truth be your brother - these are your best relatives. ||1||

 khxw hY ikCu khxu n jwie ] (151-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

He has been described, but He cannot be described at all.

 qau kudriq kImiq nhI pwie ]1] rhwau ] (151-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Your All-pervading creative nature cannot be estimated. ||1||Pause||

pMnw 152

 srm suriq duie ssur Bey ] (152-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Modesty, humility and intuitive understanding are my mother-in-law and father-in-law;

 krxI kwmix kir mn ley ]2] (152-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

I have made good deeds my spouse. ||2||

 swhw sMjogu vIAwhu vIjogu ] (152-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Union with the Holy is my wedding date, and separation from the world is my marriage.

 scu sMqiq khu nwnk jogu ]3]3] (152-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Says Nanak, Truth is the child born of this Union. ||3||3||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (152-2)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 pauxY pwxI AgnI kw mylu ] (152-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The union of air, water and fire

 cMcl cpl buiD kw Kylu ] (152-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

- the body is the play-thing of the fickle and unsteady intellect.

 nau drvwjy dsvw duAwru ] (152-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

It has nine doors, and then there is the Tenth Gate.

 buJu ry igAwnI eyhu bIcwru ]1] (152-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Reflect upon this and understand it, O wise one. ||1||

 kQqw bkqw sunqw soeI ] (152-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The Lord is the One who speaks, teaches and listens.

 Awpu bIcwry su igAwnI hoeI ]1] rhwau ] (152-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who contemplates his own self is truly wise. ||1||Pause||

 dyhI mwtI bolY pauxu ] (152-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The body is dust; the wind speaks through it.

 buJu ry igAwnI mUAw hY kauxu ] (152-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Understand, O wise one, who has died.

 mUeI suriq bwdu AhMkwru ] (152-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Awareness, conflict and ego have died,

 Ehu n mUAw jo dyKxhwru ]2] (152-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

but the One who sees does not die. ||2||

 jY kwrix qit qIrQ jwhI ] (152-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

For the sake of it, you journey to sacred shrines and holy rivers;

 rqn pdwrQ Gt hI mwhI ] (152-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

but this priceless jewel is within your own heart.

 piV piV pMifqu bwdu vKwxY ] (152-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The Pandits, the religious scholars, read and read endlessly; they stir up arguments and controversies,

 Biqir hodI vsqu n jwxY ]3] (152-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

but they do not know the secret deep within. ||3||

 hau n mUAw myrI mueI blwie ] (152-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

I have not died - that evil nature within me has died.

 Ehu n mUAw jo rihAw smwie ] (152-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The One who is pervading everywhere does not die.

 khu nwnk guir bRhmu idKwieAw ] (152-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Says Nanak, the Guru has revealed God to me,

 mrqw jwqw ndir n AwieAw ]4]4] (152-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

and now I see that there is no such thing as birth or death. ||4||4||

 gauVI mhlw 1 dKxI ] (152-8)

Gauree, First Mehl, Dakhanee:

 suix suix bUJY mwnY nwau ] qw kY sd bilhwrY jwau ] (152-9, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

I am forever a sacrifice to the one who listens and hears, who understands and believes in the Name.

 Awip Bulwey Taur n Twau ] (152-9, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

When the Lord Himself leads us astray, there is no other place of rest for us to find.

 qUM smJwvih myil imlwau ]1] (152-9, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

You impart understanding, and You unite us in Your Union. ||1||

 nwmu imlY clY mY nwil ] (152-10, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

I obtain the Naam, which shall go along with me in the end.

 ibnu nwvY bwDI sB kwil ]1] rhwau ] (152-10, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

Without the Name, all are held in the grip of Death. ||1||Pause||

 KyqI vxju nwvY kI Et ] (152-11, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

My farming and my trading are by the Support of the Name.

 pwpu puMnu bIj kI pot ] (152-11, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

The seeds of sin and virtue are bound together.

 kwmu k®oDu jIA mih cot ] (152-11, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

Sexual desire and anger are the wounds of the soul.

 nwmu ivswir cly min Kot ]2] (152-11, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

The evil-minded ones forget the Naam, and then depart. ||2||

 swcy gur kI swcI sIK ] (152-12, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

True are the Teachings of the True Guru.

 qnu mnu sIqlu swcu prIK ] (152-12, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

The body and mind are cooled and soothed, by the touchstone of Truth.

 jl purwiein rs kml prIK ] (152-12, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

This is the true mark of wisdom: that one remains detached, like the water-lily, or the lotus upon the water.

 sbid rqy mITy rs eIK ]3] (152-13, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

Attuned to the Word of the Shabad, one becomes sweet, like the juice of the sugar cane. ||3||

 hukim sMjogI giV ds duAwr ] (152-13, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

By the Hukam of the Lord's Command, the castle of the body has ten gates.

 pMc vsih imil joiq Apwr ] (152-13, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

The five passions dwell there, together with the Divine Light of the Infinite.

 Awip qulY Awpy vxjwr ] (152-14, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

The Lord Himself is the merchandise, and He Himself is the trader.

 nwnk nwim svwrxhwr ]4]5] (152-14, gauVI dKxI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, through the Naam, the Name of the Lord, we are adorned and rejuvenated. ||4||5||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (152-15)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 jwqo jwie khw qy AwvY ] (152-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

How can we know where we came from?

 kh aupjY kh jwie smwvY ] (152-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Where did we originate, and where will we go and merge?

 ikau bwiDE ikau mukqI pwvY ] (152-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

How are we bound, and how do we obtain liberation?

 ikau AibnwsI shij smwvY ]1] (152-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

How do we merge with intuitive ease into the Eternal, Imperishable Lord? ||1||

 nwmu irdY AMimRqu muiK nwmu ] (152-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

With the Naam in the heart and the Ambrosial Naam on our lips,

 nrhr nwmu nrhr inhkwmu ]1] rhwau ] (152-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

through the Name of the Lord, we rise above desire, like the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 shjy AwvY shjy jwie ] (152-17, gauVI, mhlw 1)

With intuitive ease we come, and with intuitive ease we depart.

 mn qy aupjY mn mwih smwie ] (152-17, gauVI, mhlw 1)

From the mind we originate, and into the mind we are absorbed.

 gurmuiK mukqo bMDu n pwie ] (152-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

As Gurmukh, we are liberated, and are not bound.

 sbdu bIcwir CutY hir nwie ]2] (152-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Contemplating the Word of the Shabad, we are emancipated through the Name of the Lord. ||2||

 qrvr pMKI bhu inis bwsu ] (152-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

At night, lots of birds settle on the tree.

 suK duKIAw min moh ivxwsu ] (152-19, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Some are happy, and some are sad. Caught in the desires of the mind, they perish.

 swJ ibhwg qkih Awgwsu ] (152-19, gauVI, mhlw 1)

And when the life-night comes to its end, then they look to the sky.

 dh idis Dwvih krim iliKAwsu ]3] (152-19, gauVI, mhlw 1)

They fly away in all ten directions, according to their pre-ordained destiny. ||3||

pMnw 153

 nwm sMjogI goieil Qwtu ] (153-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those who are committed to the Naam, see the world as merely a temporary pasture.

 kwm k®oD PUtY ibKu mwtu ] (153-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Sexual desire and anger are broken, like a jar of poison.

 ibnu vKr sUno Gru hwtu ] (153-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Without the merchandise of the Name, the house of the body and the store of the mind are empty.

 gur imil Koly bjr kpwt ]4] (153-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Meeting the Guru, the hard and heavy doors are opened. ||4||

 swDu imlY pUrb sMjog ] (153-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One meets the Holy Saint only through perfect destiny.

 sic rhsy pUry hir log ] (153-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The Lord's perfect people rejoice in the Truth.

 mnu qnu dy lY shij suBwie ] (153-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Surrendering their minds and bodies, they find the Lord with intuitive ease.

 nwnk iqn kY lwgau pwie ]5]6] (153-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Nanak falls at their feet. ||5||6||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (153-3)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 kwmu k®oDu mwieAw mih cIqu ] (153-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The conscious mind is engrossed in sexual desire, anger and Maya.

 JUT ivkwir jwgY ihq cIqu ] (153-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The conscious mind is awake only to falsehood, corruption and attachment.

 pUMjI pwp loB kI kIqu ] (153-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

It gathers in the assets of sin and greed.

 qru qwrI min nwmu sucIqu ]1] (153-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

So swim across the river of life, O my mind, with the Sacred Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

 vwhu vwhu swcy mY qyrI tyk ] (153-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Waaho! Waaho! - Great! Great is my True Lord! I seek Your All-powerful Support.

 hau pwpI qUM inrmlu eyku ]1] rhwau ] (153-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

I am a sinner - You alone are pure. ||1||Pause||

 Agin pwxI bolY BVvwau ] (153-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Fire and water join together, and the breath roars in its fury!

 ijhvw ieMdRI eyku suAwau ] (153-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The tongue and the sex organs each seek to taste.

 idsit ivkwrI nwhI Bau Bwau ] (153-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The eyes which look upon corruption do not know the Love and the Fear of God.

 Awpu mwry qw pwey nwau ]2] (153-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Conquering self-conceit, one obtains the Name. ||2||

 sbid mrY iPir mrxu n hoie ] (153-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who dies in the Word of the Shabad, shall never again have to die.

 ibnu mUey ikau pUrw hoie ] (153-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Without such a death, how can one attain perfection?

 prpMic ivAwip rihAw mnu doie ] (153-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The mind is engrossed in deception, treachery and duality.

 iQru nwrwiexu kry su hoie ]3] (153-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Whatever the Immortal Lord does, comes to pass. ||3||

 boihiQ cVau jw AwvY vwru ] (153-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

So get aboard that boat when your turn comes.

 Twky boihQ drgh mwr ] (153-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those who fail to embark upon that boat shall be beaten in the Court of the Lord.

 scu swlwhI DMnu gurduAwru ] (153-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Blessed is that Gurdwara, the Guru's Gate, where the Praises of the True Lord are sung.

 nwnk dir Gir eykMkwru ]4]7] (153-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, the One Creator Lord is pervading hearth and home. ||4||7||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (153-9)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 aulitE kmlu bRhmu bIcwir ] (153-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The inverted heart-lotus has been turned upright, through reflective meditation on God.

 AMimRq Dwr ggin ds duAwir ] (153-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

From the Sky of the Tenth Gate, the Ambrosial Nectar trickles down.

 iqRBvxu byiDAw Awip murwir ]1] (153-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The Lord Himself is pervading the three worlds. ||1||

 ry mn myry Brmu n kIjY ] (153-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O my mind, do not give in to doubt.

 min mwinAY AMimRq rsu pIjY ]1] rhwau ] (153-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

When the mind surrenders to the Name, it drinks in the essence of Ambrosial Nectar. ||1||Pause||

 jnmu jIiq mrix mnu mwinAw ] (153-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

So win the game of life; let your mind surrender and accept death.

 Awip mUAw mnu mn qy jwinAw ] (153-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

When the self dies, the individual mind comes to know the Supreme Mind.

 njir BeI Gru Gr qy jwinAw ]2] (153-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

As the inner vision is awakened, one comes to know one's own home, deep within the self. ||2||

 jqu squ qIrQu mjnu nwim ] (153-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is austerity, chastity and cleansing baths at sacred shrines of pilgrimage.

 AiDk ibQwru krau iksu kwim ] (153-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

What good are ostentatious displays?

 nr nwrwiex AMqrjwim ]3] (153-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The All-pervading Lord is the Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts. ||3||

 Awn mnau qau pr Gr jwau ] (153-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

If I had faith in someone else, then I would go to that one's house.

 iksu jwcau nwhI ko Qwau ] (153-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

But where should I go, to beg? There is no other place for me.

 nwnk gurmiq shij smwau ]4]8] (153-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, through the Guru's Teachings, I am intuitively absorbed in the Lord. ||4||8||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (153-14)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 siqguru imlY su mrxu idKwey ] (153-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Meeting the True Guru, we are shown the way to die.

 mrxu rhx rsu AMqir Bwey ] (153-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Remaining alive in this death brings joy deep within.

 grbu invwir ggn puru pwey ]1] (153-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Overcoming egotistical pride, the Tenth Gate is found. ||1||

 mrxu ilKwie Awey nhI rhxw ] (153-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Death is pre-ordained - no one who comes can remain here.

 hir jip jwip rhxu hir srxw ]1] rhwau ] (153-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

So chant and meditate on the Lord, and remain in the Sanctuary of the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 siqguru imlY q duibDw BwgY ] (153-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Meeting the True Guru, duality is dispelled.

 kmlu ibgwis mnu hir pRB lwgY ] (153-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The heart-lotus blossoms forth, and the mind is attached to the Lord God.

 jIvqu mrY mhw rsu AwgY ]2] (153-17, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who remains dead while yet alive obtains the greatest happiness hereafter. ||2||

 siqguir imilAY sc sMjim sUcw ] (153-17, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Meeting the True Guru, one becomes truthful, chaste and pure.

 gur kI pauVI aUco aUcw ] (153-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Climbing up the steps of the Guru's Path, one becomes the highest of the high.

 krim imlY jm kw Bau mUcw ]3] (153-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

When the Lord grants His Mercy, the fear of death is conquered. ||3||

 guir imilAY imil AMik smwieAw ] (153-18, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Uniting in Guru's Union, we are absorbed in His Loving Embrace.

 kir ikrpw Gru mhlu idKwieAw ] (153-19, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Granting His Grace, He reveals the Mansion of His Presence, within the home of the self.

 nwnk haumY mwir imlwieAw ]4]9] (153-19, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, conquering egotism, we are absorbed into the Lord. ||4||9||

pMnw 154

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (154-1)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 ikrqu pieAw nh mytY koie ] (154-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Past actions cannot be erased.

 ikAw jwxw ikAw AwgY hoie ] (154-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

What do we know of what will happen hereafter?

 jo iqsu Bwxw soeI hUAw ] (154-1, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Whatever pleases Him shall come to pass.

 Avru n krxY vwlw dUAw ]1] (154-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

There is no other Doer except Him. ||1||

 nw jwxw krm kyvf qyrI dwiq ] (154-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

I do not know about karma, or how great Your gifts are.

 krmu Drmu qyry nwm kI jwiq ]1] rhwau ] (154-2, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The karma of actions, the Dharma of righteousness, social class and status, are contained within Your Name. ||1||Pause||

 qU eyvfu dwqw dyvxhwru ] (154-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

You are So Great, O Giver, O Great Giver!

 qoit nwhI quDu Bgiq BMfwr ] (154-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The treasure of Your devotional worship is never exhausted.

 kIAw grbu n AwvY rwis ] (154-3, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who takes pride in himself shall never be right.

 jIau ipMfu sBu qyrY pwis ]2] (154-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The soul and body are all at Your disposal. ||2||

 qU mwir jIvwlih bKis imlwie ] (154-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

You kill and rejuvenate. You forgive and merge us into Yourself.

 ijau BwvI iqau nwmu jpwie ] (154-4, gauVI, mhlw 1)

As it pleases You, You inspire us to chant Your Name.

 qUM dwnw bInw swcw isir myrY ] (154-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

You are All-knowing, All-seeing and True, O my Supreme Lord.

 gurmiq dyie BrosY qyrY ]3] (154-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Please, bless me with the Guru's Teachings; my faith is in You alone. ||3||

 qn mih mYlu nwhI mnu rwqw ] (154-5, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One whose mind is attuned to the Lord, has no pollution in his body.

 gur bcnI scu sbid pCwqw ] (154-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Through the Guru's Word, the True Shabad is realized.

 qyrw qwxu nwm kI vifAweI ] (154-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

All Power is Yours, through the greatness of Your Name.

 nwnk rhxw Bgiq srxweI ]4]10] (154-6, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Nanak abides in the Sanctuary of Your devotees. ||4||10||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (154-7)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 ijin AkQu khwieAw AipE pIAwieAw ] (154-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those who speak the Unspoken, drink in the Nectar.

 An BY ivsry nwim smwieAw ]1] (154-7, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Other fears are forgotten, and they are absorbed into the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

 ikAw frIAY fru frih smwnw ] (154-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Why should we fear, when fear is dispelled by the Fear of God?

 pUry gur kY sbid pCwnw ]1] rhwau ] (154-8, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, I recognize God. ||1||Pause||

 ijsu nr rwmu irdY hir rwis ] shij suBwie imly swbwis ]2] (154-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those whose hearts are filled with the Lord's essence are blessed and acclaimed, and intuitively absorbed into the Lord. ||2||

 jwih svwrY swJ ibAwl ] (154-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those whom the Lord puts to sleep, evening and morning

 ieq auq mnmuK bwDy kwl ]3] (154-9, gauVI, mhlw 1)

- those self-willed manmukhs are bound and gagged by Death, here and hereafter. ||3||

 Aihinis rwmu irdY sy pUry ] (154-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those whose hearts are filled with the Lord, day and night, are perfect.

 nwnk rwm imly BRm dUry ]4]11] (154-10, gauVI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, they merge into the Lord, and their doubts are cast away. ||4||11||

 gauVI mhlw 1 ] (154-10)

Gauree, First Mehl:

 jnim mrY qRY gux ihqkwru ] (154-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who loves the three qualities is subject to birth and death.

 cwry byd kQih Awkwru ] (154-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The four Vedas speak only of the visible forms.

 qIin AvsQw khih viKAwnu ] (154-11, gauVI, mhlw 1)

They describe and explain the three states of mind,

 qurIAwvsQw siqgur qy hir jwnu ]1] (154-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

but the fourth state, union with the Lord, is known only through the True Guru. ||1||

 rwm Bgiq gur syvw qrxw ] (154-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Through devotional worship of the Lord, and service to the Guru, one swims across.

 bwhuiV jnmu n hoie hY mrxw ]1] rhwau ] (154-12, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Then, one is not born again, and is not subject to death. ||1||Pause||

 cwir pdwrQ khY sBu koeI ] (154-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Everyone speaks of the four great blessings;

 isMimRiq swsq pMifq muiK soeI ] (154-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

the Simritees, the Shaastras and the Pandits speak of them as well.

 ibnu gur ArQu bIcwru n pwieAw ] (154-13, gauVI, mhlw 1)

But without the Guru, they do not understand their true significance.

 mukiq pdwrQu Bgiq hir pwieAw ]2] (154-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

The treasure of liberation is obtained through devotional worship of the Lord. ||2||

 jw kY ihrdY visAw hir soeI ] (154-14, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Those, within whose hearts the Lord dwells,

 gurmuiK Bgiq prwpiq hoeI ] (154-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

become Gurmukh; they receive the blessings of devotional worship.

 hir kI Bgiq mukiq Awnµdu ] (154-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Through devotional worship of the Lord, liberation and bliss are obtained.

 gurmiq pwey prmwnµdu ]3] (154-15, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Through the Guru's Teachings, supreme ecstasy is obtained. ||3||

 ijin pwieAw guir dyiK idKwieAw ] (154-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

One who meets the Guru, beholds Him, and inspires others to behold Him as well.

 Awsw mwih inrwsu buJwieAw ] (154-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

In the midst of hope, the Guru teaches us to live above hope and desire.

 dInw nwQu srb suKdwqw ] (154-16, gauVI, mhlw 1)

He is the Master of the meek, the Giver of peace to all.

 nwnk hir crxI mnu rwqw ]4]12] (154-17, gauVI, mhlw 1)

Nanak's mind is imbued with the Lotus Feet of the Lord. ||4||12||

 gauVI cyqI mhlw 1 ] (154-17)

Gauree Chaytee, First Mehl:

 AMimRq kwieAw rhY suKwlI bwjI iehu sMswro ] (154-17, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

With your nectar-like body, you live in comfort, but this world is just a passing drama.

 lbu loBu mucu kUVu kmwvih bhuqu auTwvih Bwro ] (154-18, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

You practice greed, avarice and great falsehood, and you carry such a heavy burden.

 qUM kwieAw mY ruldI dyKI ijau Dr aupir Cwro ]1] (154-18, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

O body, I have seen you blowing away like dust on the earth. ||1||

 suix suix isK hmwrI ] (154-19, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Listen - listen to my advice!

 suik®qu kIqw rhsI myry jIAVy bhuiV n AwvY vwrI ]1] rhwau ] (154-19, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Only the good deeds which you have done shall remain with you, O my soul. This opportunity shall not come again! ||1||Pause||

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 hau quDu AwKw myrI kwieAw qUM suix isK hmwrI ] (155-1, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I say to you, O my body: listen to my advice!

 inMdw icMdw krih prweI JUTI lwieqbwrI ] (155-1, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

You slander, and then praise others; you indulge in lies and gossip.

 vyil prweI johih jIAVy krih corI buirAwrI ] (155-2, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

You gaze upon the wives of others, O my soul; you steal and commit evil deeds.

 hMsu cilAw qUM ipCy rhIeyih CutiV hoeIAih nwrI ]2] (155-2, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

But when the swan departs, you shall remain behind, like an abandoned woman. ||2||

 qUM kwieAw rhIAih supnµqir quDu ikAw krm kmwieAw ] (155-3, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

O body, you are living in a dream! What good deeds have you done?

 kir corI mY jw ikCu lIAw qw min Blw BwieAw ] (155-4, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

When I stole something by deception, then my mind was pleased.

 hliq n soBw pliq n FoeI Aihlw jnmu gvwieAw ]3] (155-4, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I have no honor in this world, and I shall find no shelter in the world hereafter. My life has been lost, wasted in vain! ||3||

 hau KrI duhylI hoeI bwbw nwnk myrI bwq n puCY koeI ]1] rhwau ] (155-5, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I am totally miserable! O Baba Nanak, no one cares for me at all! ||1||Pause||

 qwjI qurkI suienw rupw kpV kyry Bwrw ] (155-5, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Turkish horses, gold, silver and loads of gorgeous clothes

 iks hI nwil n cly nwnk JiV JiV pey gvwrw ] (155-6, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

- none of these shall go with you, O Nanak. They are lost and left behind, you fool!

 kUjw myvw mY sB ikCu cwiKAw ieku AMimRqu nwmu qumwrw ]4] (155-6, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I have tasted all the sugar candy and sweets, but Your Name alone is Ambrosial Nectar. ||4||

 dy dy nIv idvwl auswrI BsmMdr kI FyrI ] (155-7, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Digging deep foundations, the walls are constructed, but in the end, the buildings return to heaps of dust.

 sMcy sMic n dyeI iks hI AMDu jwxY sB myrI ] (155-7, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

People gather and hoard their possessions, and give nothing to anyone else - the poor fools think that everything is theirs.

 soien lµkw soien mwVI sMpY iksY n kyrI ]5] (155-8, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Riches do not remain with anyone - not even the golden palaces of Sri Lanka. ||5||

 suix mUrK mMn Ajwxw ] (155-8, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Listen, you foolish and ignorant mind

 hogu iqsY kw Bwxw ]1] rhwau ] (155-9, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

- only His Will prevails. ||1||Pause||

 swhu hmwrw Twkuru Bwrw hm iqs ky vxjwry ] (155-9, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

My Banker is the Great Lord and Master. I am only His petty merchant.

 jIau ipMfu sB rwis iqsY kI mwir Awpy jIvwly ]6]1]13] (155-9, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

This soul and body all are His. He Himself kills, and brings back to life. ||6||1||13||

 gauVI cyqI mhlw 1 ] (155-10)

Gauree Chaytee, First Mehl:

 Avir pMc hm eyk jnw ikau rwKau Gr bwru mnw ] (155-10, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

There are five of them, but I am all alone. How can I protect my hearth and home, O my mind?

 mwrih lUtih nIq nIq iksu AwgY krI pukwr jnw ]1] (155-11, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

They are beating and plundering me over and over again; unto whom can I complain? ||1||

 sRI rwm nwmw aucru mnw ] (155-11, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Chant the Name of the Supreme Lord, O my mind.

 AwgY jm dlu ibKmu Gnw ]1] rhwau ] (155-12, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Otherwise, in the world hereafter, you will have to face the awesome and cruel army of Death. ||1||Pause||

 auswir mVolI rwKY duAwrw Biqir bYTI sw Dnw ] (155-12, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

God has erected the temple of the body; He has placed the nine doors, and the soul-bride sits within.

 AMimRq kyl kry inq kwmix Avir lutyin su pMc jnw ]2] (155-13, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

She enjoys the sweet play again and again, while the five demons are plundering her. ||2||

 Fwih mVolI lUitAw dyhurw sw Dn pkVI eyk jnw ] (155-13, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

In this way, the temple is being demolished; the body is being plundered, and the soul-bride, left all alone, is captured.

 jm fMfw gil sMglu piVAw Bwig gey sy pMc jnw ]3] (155-14, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Death strikes her down with his rod, the shackles are placed around her neck, and now the five have left. ||3||

 kwmix loVY suienw rupw imqR luVyin su KwDwqw ] (155-14, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

The wife yearns for gold and silver, and her friends, the senses, yearn for good food.

 nwnk pwp kry iqn kwrix jwsI jm puir bwDwqw ]4]2]14] (155-15, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, she commits sins for their sake; she shall go, bound and gagged, to the City of Death. ||4||2||14||

 gauVI cyqI mhlw 1 ] (155-16)

Gauree Chaytee, First Mehl:

 muMdRw qy Gt BIqir muMdRw kWieAw kIjY iKMQwqw ] (155-16, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Let your ear-rings be those ear-rings which pierce deep within your heart. Let your body be your patched coat.

 pMc cyly vis kIjih rwvl iehu mnu kIjY fMfwqw ]1] (155-16, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Let the five passions be disciples under your control, O begging Yogi, and make this mind your walking stick. ||1||

 jog jugiq iev pwvisqw ] (155-17, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Thus you shall find the Way of Yoga.

 eyku sbdu dUjw horu nwsiq kMd mUil mnu lwvisqw ]1] rhwau ] (155-17, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

There is only the One Word of the Shabad; everything else shall pass away. Let this be the fruits and roots of your mind's diet. ||1||Pause||

 mUMif muMifwieAY jy guru pweIAY hm guru kInI gMgwqw ] (155-18, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Some try to find the Guru by shaving their heads at the Ganges, but I have made the Guru my Ganges.

 iqRBvx qwrxhwru suAwmI eyku n cyqis AMDwqw ]2] (155-19, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

The Saving Grace of the three worlds is the One Lord and Master, but those in darkness do not remember Him. ||2||

 kir ptMbu glI mnu lwvis sMsw mUil n jwvisqw ] (155-19, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Practicing hypocrisy and attaching your mind to worldly objects, your doubt shall never depart.

pMnw 156

 eyksu crxI jy icqu lwvih lib loiB kI Dwvisqw ]3] (156-1, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

If you focus your consciousness on the Feet of the One Lord, what reason would you have to chase after greed? ||3||

 jpis inrMjnu rcis mnw ] (156-1, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Meditate on the Immaculate Lord, and saturate your mind with Him.

 kwhy bolih jogI kptu Gnw ]1] rhwau ] (156-2, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Why, O Yogi, do you make so many false and deceptive claims? ||1||Pause||

 kwieAw kmlI hMsu ieAwxw myrI myrI krq ibhwxIqw ] (156-2, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

The body is wild, and the mind is foolish. Practicing egotism, selfishness and conceit, your life is passing away.

 pRxviq nwnku nwgI dwJY iPir pwCY pCuqwxIqw ]4]3]15] (156-3, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Prays Nanak, when the naked body is cremated, then you will come to regret and repent. ||4||3||15||

 gauVI cyqI mhlw 1 ] (156-3)

Gauree Chaytee, First Mehl:

 AauKD mMqR mUlu mn eykY jy kir idRVu icqu kIjY ry ] (156-3, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

O mind, there is only the One medicine, mantra and healing herb - center your consciousness firmly on the One Lord.

 jnm jnm ky pwp krm ky kwtnhwrw lIjY ry ]1] (156-4, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Take to the Lord, the Destroyer of the sins and karma of past incarnations. ||1||

 mn eyko swihbu BweI ry ] (156-5, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

The One Lord and Master is pleasing to my mind.

 qyry qIin guxw sMswir smwvih AlKu n lKxw jweI ry ]1] rhwau ] (156-5, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

In Your three qualities, the world is engrossed; the Unknowable cannot be known. ||1||Pause||

 skr KMfu mwieAw qin mITI hm qau pMf aucweI ry ] (156-6, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Maya is so sweet to the body, like sugar or molasses. We all carry loads of it.

 rwiq AnyrI sUJis nwhI lju tUkis mUsw BweI ry ]2] (156-6, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

In the dark of the night, nothing can be seen. The mouse of death is gnawing away at the rope of life, O Siblings of Destiny! ||2||

 mnmuiK krih qyqw duKu lwgY gurmuiK imlY vfweI ry ] (156-7, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

As the self-willed manmukhs act, they suffer in pain. The Gurmukh obtains honor and greatness.

 jo iqin kIAw soeI hoAw ikrqu n myitAw jweI ry ]3] (156-7, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Whatever He does, that alone happens; past actions cannot be erased. ||3||

 suBr Bry n hovih aUxy jo rwqy rMgu lweI ry ] (156-8, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Those who are imbued with, and committed to the Lord's Love, are filled to overflowing; they never lack anything.

 iqn kI pMk hovY jy nwnku qau mUVw ikCu pweI ry ]4]4]16] (156-8, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

If Nanak could be the dust of their feet, then he, the ignorant one, might also obtain some. ||4||4||16||

 gauVI cyqI mhlw 1 ] (156-9)

Gauree Chaytee, First Mehl:

 kq kI mweI bwpu kq kyrw ikdU Qwvhu hm Awey ] (156-9, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Who is our mother, and who is our father? Where did we come from?

 Agin ibMb jl BIqir inpjy kwhy kMim aupwey ]1] (156-10, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

We are formed from the fire of the womb within, and the bubble of water of the sperm. For what purpose are we created? ||1||

 myry swihbw kauxu jwxY gux qyry ] (156-10, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

O my Master, who can know Your Glorious Virtues?

 khy n jwnI Aaugx myry ]1] rhwau ] (156-11, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

My own demerits cannot be counted. ||1||Pause||

 kyqy ruK ibrK hm cIny kyqy psU aupwey ] (156-11, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I took the form of so many plants and trees, and so many animals.

 kyqy nwg kulI mih Awey kyqy pMK aufwey ]2] (156-11, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Many times I entered the families of snakes and flying birds. ||2||

 ht ptx ibj mMdr BMnY kir corI Gir AwvY ] (156-12, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I broke into the shops of the city and well-guarded palaces; stealing from them, I snuck home again.

 Aghu dyKY ipChu dyKY quJ qy khw CpwvY ]3] (156-12, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I looked in front of me, and I looked behind me, but where could I hide from You? ||3||

 qt qIrQ hm nv KMf dyKy ht ptx bwjwrw ] (156-13, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

I saw the banks of sacred rivers, the nine continents, the shops and bazaars of the cities.

 lY kY qkVI qolix lwgw Gt hI mih vxjwrw ]4] (156-13, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Taking the scale, the merchant begins to weigh his actions within his own heart. ||4||

 jyqw smuMdu swgru nIir BirAw qyqy Aaugx hmwry ] (156-14, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

As the seas and the oceans are overflowing with water, so vast are my own sins.

 dieAw krhu ikCu imhr aupwvhu fubdy pQr qwry ]5] (156-15, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Please, shower me with Your Mercy, and take pity upon me. I am a sinking stone - please carry me across! ||5||

 jIAVw Agin brwbir qpY BIqir vgY kwqI ] (156-15, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

My soul is burning like fire, and the knife is cutting deep.

 pRxviq nwnku hukmu pCwxY suKu hovY idnu rwqI ]6]5]17] (156-16, gauVI cyqI, mhlw 1)

Prays Nanak, recognizing the Lord's Command, I am at peace, day and night. ||6||5||17||

 gauVI bYrwgix mhlw 1 ] (156-16)

Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehl:

 rYix gvweI soie kY idvsu gvwieAw Kwie ] (156-17, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

The nights are wasted sleeping, and the days are wasted eating.

 hIry jYsw jnmu hY kaufI bdly jwie ]1] (156-17, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

Human life is such a precious jewel, but it is being lost in exchange for a mere shell. ||1||

 nwmu n jwinAw rwm kw ] (156-17, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

You do not know the Name of the Lord.

 mUVy iPir pwCY pCuqwih ry ]1] rhwau ] (156-18, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

You fool - you shall regret and repent in the end! ||1||Pause||

 Anqw Dnu DrxI Dry Anq n cwihAw jwie ] (156-18, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

You bury your temporary wealth in the ground, but how can you love that which is temporary?

 Anq kau cwhn jo gey sy Awey Anq gvwie ]2] (156-19, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

Those who have departed, after craving for temporary wealth, have returned home without this temporary wealth. ||2||

 Awpx lIAw jy imlY qw sBu ko BwgTu hoie ] (156-19, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

If people could gather it in by their own efforts, then everyone would be so lucky.

pMnw 157

 krmw aupir inbVY jy locY sBu koie ]3] (157-1, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds, even though everyone wants to be so lucky. ||3||

 nwnk krxw ijin kIAw soeI swr kryie ] (157-1, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, the One who created the creation - He alone takes care of it.

 hukmu n jwpI Ksm kw iksY vfweI dyie ]4]1]18] (157-2, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

The Hukam of our Lord and Master's Command cannot be known; He Himself blesses us with greatness. ||4||1||18||

 gauVI bYrwgix mhlw 1 ] (157-2)

Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehl:

 hrxI hovw bin bsw kMd mUl cuix Kwau ] (157-2, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

What if I were to become a deer, and live in the forest, picking and eating fruits and roots

 gur prswdI myrw shu imlY vwir vwir hau jwau jIau ]1] (157-3, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

- by Guru's Grace, I am a sacrifice to my Master. Again and again, I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice. ||1||

 mY bnjwrin rwm kI ] (157-3, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

I am the shop-keeper of the Lord.

 qyrw nwmu vKru vwpwru jI ]1] rhwau ] (157-4, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

Your Name is my merchandise and trade. ||1||Pause||

 koikl hovw AMib bsw shij sbd bIcwru ] (157-4, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

If I were to become a cuckoo, living in a mango tree, I would still contemplate the Word of the Shabad.

 shij suBwie myrw shu imlY drsin rUip Apwru ]2] (157-5, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

I would still meet my Lord and Master, with intuitive ease; the Darshan, the Blessed Vision of His Form, is incomparably beautiful. ||2||

 mCulI hovw jil bsw jIA jMq siB swir ] (157-5, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

If I were to become a fish, living in the water, I would still remember the Lord, who watches over all beings and creatures.

 aurvwir pwir myrw shu vsY hau imlaugI bwh pswir ]3] (157-6, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

My Husband Lord dwells on this shore, and on the shore beyond; I would still meet Him, and hug Him close in my embrace. ||3||

 nwgin hovw Dr vsw sbdu vsY Bau jwie ] (157-6, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

If I were to become a snake, living in the ground, the Shabad would still dwell in my mind, and my fears would be dispelled.

 nwnk sdw sohwgxI ijn joqI joiq smwie ]4]2]19] (157-7, gauVI bYrwgix, mhlw 1)

O Nanak, they are forever the happy soul-brides, whose light merges into His Light. ||4||2||19||

 gauVI pUrbI dIpkI mhlw 1  (157-8)

Gauree Poorbee Deepkee, First Mehl:

 <> siqgur pRswid ] (157-8)

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

 jY Gir kIriq AwKIAY krqy kw hoie bIcwro ] (157-9, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

In that house where the Praises of the Creator are chanted

 iqqu Gir gwvhu soihlw isvrhu isrjxhwro ]1] (157-9, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

- in that house, sing the Songs of Praise, and meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||1||

 qum gwvhu myry inrBau kw soihlw ] (157-10, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

Sing the Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord.

 hau vwrI jwau ijqu sooihlY sdw suKu hoie ]1] rhwau ] (157-10, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

I am a sacrifice to that Song of Praise which brings eternal peace. ||1||Pause||

 inq inq jIAVy smwlIAin dyKYgw dyvxhwru ] (157-11, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

Day after day, He cares for His beings; the Great Giver watches over all.

 qyry dwnY kImiq n pvY iqsu dwqy kvxu sumwru ]2] (157-11, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

Your gifts cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare to the Giver? ||2||

 sMbiq swhw iliKAw imil kir pwvhu qylu ] (157-12, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come - let's gather together and pour the oil over the threshold.

 dyhu sjx AwsIsVIAw ijau hovY swihb isau mylu ]3] (157-12, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

My friends, give me your blessings, that I may merge with my Lord and Master. ||3||

 Gir Gir eyho pwhucw sdVy inq pvMin ] (157-13, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

Unto each and every home, into each and every heart, this summons is sent out; the call comes each and every day.

 sdxhwrw ismrIAY nwnk sy idh AvMin ]4]1]20] (157-13, gauVI pUrbI dIpkI, mhlw 1)

Remember in meditation the One who summons us; O Nanak, that day is drawing near! ||4||1||20||

 rwgu gauVI guAwryrI ] (157-15)

Raag Gauree Gwaarayree:

 mhlw 3 caupdy ] (157-15)

Third Mehl, Chau-Padas:

 <> siqgur pRswid ] (157-15)

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

 guir imilAY hir mylw hoeI ] (157-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meeting the Guru, we meet the Lord.

 Awpy myil imlwvY soeI ] (157-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He Himself unites us in His Union.

 myrw pRBu sB ibiD Awpy jwxY ] (157-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

My God knows all His Own Ways.

 hukmy myly sbid pCwxY ]1] (157-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

By the Hukam of His Command, He unites those who recognize the Word of the Shabad. ||1||

 siqgur kY Bie BRmu Bau jwie ] (157-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

By the Fear of the True Guru, doubt and fear are dispelled.

 BY rwcY sc rMig smwie ]1] rhwau ] (157-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Imbued with His Fear, we are absorbed in the Love of the True One. ||1||Pause||

 guir imilAY hir min vsY suBwie ] (157-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meeting the Guru, the Lord naturally dwells within the mind.

 myrw pRBu Bwrw kImiq nhI pwie ] (157-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

My God is Great and Almighty; His value cannot be estimated.

 sbid swlwhY AMqu n pwrwvwru ] (157-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Shabad, I praise Him; He has no end or limitations.

 myrw pRBu bKsy bKsxhwru ]2] (157-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

My God is the Forgiver. I pray that He may forgive me. ||2||

 guir imilAY sB miq buiD hoie ] (157-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meeting the Guru, all wisdom and understanding are obtained.

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 min inrmil vsY scu soie ] (158-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The mind becomes pure, when the True Lord dwells within.

 swic visAY swcI sB kwr ] (158-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

When one dwells in Truth, all actions become true.

 aUqm krxI sbd bIcwr ]3] (158-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The ultimate action is to contemplate the Word of the Shabad. ||3||

 gur qy swcI syvw hoie ] (158-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, true service is performed.

 gurmuiK nwmu pCwxY koie ] (158-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

How rare is that Gurmukh who recognizes the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

 jIvY dwqw dyvxhwru ] (158-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Giver, the Great Giver, lives forever.

 nwnk hir nwmy lgY ipAwru ]4]1]21] (158-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Nanak enshrines love for the Name of the Lord. ||4||1||21||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (158-3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 gur qy igAwnu pwey jnu koie ] (158-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who obtain spiritual wisdom from the Guru are very rare.

 gur qy bUJY sIJY soie ] (158-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who obtain this understanding from the Guru become acceptable.

 gur qy shju swcu bIcwru ] (158-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, we intuitively contemplate the True One.

 gur qy pwey mukiq duAwru ]1] (158-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, the Gate of Liberation is found. ||1||

 pUrY Bwig imlY guru Awie ] (158-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through perfect good destiny, we come to meet the Guru.

 swcY shij swic smwie ]1] rhwau ] (158-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The true ones are intuitively absorbed in the True Lord. ||1||Pause||

 guir imilAY iqRsnw Agin buJwey ] (158-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meeting the Guru, the fire of desire is quenched.

 gur qy sWiq vsY min Awey ] (158-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, peace and tranquility come to dwell within the mind.

 gur qy pivq pwvn suic hoie ] (158-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, we become pure, holy and true.

 gur qy sbid imlwvw hoie ]2] (158-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru, we are absorbed in the Word of the Shabad. ||2||

 bwJu gurU sB Brim BulweI ] (158-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without the Guru, everyone wanders in doubt.

 ibnu nwvY bhuqw duKu pweI ] (158-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without the Name, they suffer in terrible pain.

 gurmuiK hovY su nwmu iDAweI ] (158-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who meditate on the Naam become Gurmukh.

 drsin scY scI piq hoeI ]3] (158-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True honor is obtained through the Darshan, the Blessed Vision of the True Lord. ||3||

 iks no khIAY dwqw ieku soeI ] (158-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Why speak of any other? He alone is the Giver.

 ikrpw kry sbid imlwvw hoeI ] (158-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

When He grants His Grace, union with the Shabad is obtained.

 imil pRIqm swcy gux gwvw ] (158-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meeting with my Beloved, I sing the Glorious Praises of the True Lord.

 nwnk swcy swic smwvw ]4]2]22] (158-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, becoming true, I am absorbed in the True One. ||4||2||22||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (158-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 su Qwau scu mnu inrmlu hoie ] (158-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True is that place, where the mind becomes pure.

 sic invwsu kry scu soie ] (158-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True is the one who abides in Truth.

 scI bwxI jug cwry jwpY ] (158-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The True Bani of the Word is known throughout the four ages.

 sBu ikCu swcw Awpy AwpY ]1] (158-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The True One Himself is everything. ||1||

 krmu hovY sqsMig imlwey ] (158-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the karma of good actions, one joins the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

 hir gux gwvY bYis su Qwey ]1] rhwau ] (158-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Sing the Glories of the Lord, sitting in that place. ||1||Pause||

 jlau ieh ijhvw dUjY Bwie ] (158-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Burn this tongue, which loves duality,

 hir rsu n cwKY PIkw Awlwie ] (158-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

which does not taste the sublime essence of the Lord, and which utters insipid words.

 ibnu bUJy qnu mnu PIkw hoie ] (158-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without understanding, the body and mind become tasteless and insipid.

 ibnu nwvY duKIAw cilAw roie ]2] (158-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without the Name, the miserable ones depart crying out in pain. ||2||

 rsnw hir rsu cwiKAw shij suBwie ] gur ikrpw qy sic smwie ] (158-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

One whose tongue naturally and intuitively tastes the Lord's sublime essence, by Guru's Grace, is absorbed in the True Lord.

 swcy rwqI gur sbdu vIcwr ] (158-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Imbued with Truth, one contemplates the Word of the Guru's Shabad,

 AMimRqu pIvY inrml Dwr ]3] (158-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

and drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar, from the immaculate stream within. ||3||

 nwim smwvY jo Bwfw hoie ] (158-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is collected in the vessel of the mind.

 aUNDY BWfY itkY n koie ] (158-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Nothing is collected if the vessel is upside-down.

 gur sbdI min nwim invwsu ] (158-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, the Naam abides within the mind.

 nwnk scu BWfw ijsu sbd ipAws ]4]3]23] (158-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, True is that vessel of the mind, which thirsts for the Shabad. ||4||3||23||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (158-16)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 ieik gwvq rhy min swdu n pwie ] (158-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Some sing on and on, but their minds do not find happiness.

 haumY ivic gwvih ibrQw jwie ] (158-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

In egotism, they sing, but it is wasted uselessly.

 gwvix gwvih ijn nwm ipAwru ] (158-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who love the Naam, sing the song.

 swcI bwxI sbd bIcwru ]1] (158-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They contemplate the True Bani of the Word, and the Shabad. ||1||

 gwvq rhY jy siqgur BwvY ] (158-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They sing on and on, if it pleases the True Guru.

 mnu qnu rwqw nwim suhwvY ]1] rhwau ] (158-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Their minds and bodies are embellished and adorned, attuned to the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 ieik gwvih ieik Bgiq kryih ] (158-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Some sing, and some perform devotional worship.

 nwmu n pwvih ibnu Asnyh ] (158-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without heart-felt love, the Naam is not obtained.

 scI Bgiq gur sbd ipAwir ] (158-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True devotional worship consists of love for the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

 Apnw ipru rwiKAw sdw auir Dwir ]2] (158-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The devotee keeps his Beloved clasped tightly to his heart. ||2||

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 Bgiq krih mUrK Awpu jxwvih ] (159-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The fools perform devotional worship by showing off;

 nic nic tpih bhuqu duKu pwvih ] (159-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

they dance and dance and jump all around, but they only suffer in terrible pain.

 nicAY tipAY Bgiq n hoie ] (159-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

By dancing and jumping, devotional worship is not performed.

 sbid mrY Bgiq pwey jnu soie ]3] (159-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

But one who dies in the Word of the Shabad, obtains devotional worship. ||3||

 Bgiq vClu Bgiq krwey soie ] (159-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Lord is the Lover of His devotees; He inspires them to perform devotional worship.

 scI Bgiq ivchu Awpu Koie ] (159-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True devotional worship consists of eliminating selfishness and conceit from within.

 myrw pRBu swcw sB ibiD jwxY ] (159-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

My True God knows all ways and means.

 nwnk bKsy nwmu pCwxY ]4]4]24] (159-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, He forgives those who recognize the Naam. ||4||4||24||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (159-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 mnu mwry Dwqu mir jwie ] (159-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

When someone kills and subdues his own mind, his wandering nature is also subdued.

 ibnu mUey kYsy hir pwie ] (159-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Without such a death, how can one find the Lord?

 mnu mrY dwrU jwxY koie ] (159-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Only a few know the medicine to kill the mind.

 mnu sbid mrY bUJY jnu soie ]1] (159-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

One whose mind dies in the Word of the Shabad, understands Him. ||1||

 ijs no bKsy dy vifAweI ] (159-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He grants greatness to those whom He forgives.

 gur prswid hir vsY min AweI ]1] rhwau ] (159-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

By Guru's Grace, the Lord comes to dwell within the mind. ||1||Pause||

 gurmuiK krxI kwr kmwvY ] (159-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukh practices doing good deeds;

 qw iesu mn kI soJI pwvY ] (159-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

thus he comes to understand this mind.

 mnu mY mqu mYgl imkdwrw ] (159-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The mind is like an elephant, drunk with wine.

 guru AMksu mwir jIvwlxhwrw ]2] (159-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Guru is the rod which controls it, and shows it the way. ||2||

 mnu AswDu swDY jnu koie ] (159-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The mind is uncontrollable; how rare are those who subdue it.

 Acru crY qw inrmlu hoie ] (159-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who move the immovable become pure.

 gurmuiK iehu mnu lieAw svwir ] (159-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs embellish and beautify this mind.

 haumY ivchu qjy ivkwr ]3] (159-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They eradicate egotism and corruption from within. ||3||

 jo Duir rwiKAnu myil imlwie ] (159-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who, by pre-ordained destiny, are united in the Lord's Union,

 kdy n ivCuVih sbid smwie ] (159-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

are never separated from Him again; they are absorbed in the Shabad.

 AwpxI klw Awpy hI jwxY ] (159-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He Himself knows His Own Almighty Power.

 nwnk gurmuiK nwmu pCwxY ]4]5]25] (159-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, the Gurmukh realizes the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||4||5||25||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (159-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 haumY ivic sBu jgu baurwnw ] (159-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The entire world has gone insane in egotism.

 dUjY Bwie Brim Bulwnw ] (159-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

In the love of duality, it wanders deluded by doubt.

 bhu icMqw icqvY Awpu n pCwnw ] (159-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The mind is distracted by great anxiety; no one recognizes one's own self.

 DMDw kriqAw Anidnu ivhwnw ]1] (159-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Occupied with their own affairs, their nights and days are passing away. ||1||

 ihrdY rwmu rmhu myry BweI ] (159-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Meditate on the Lord in your hearts, O my Siblings of Destiny.

 gurmuiK rsnw hir rsn rsweI ]1] rhwau ] (159-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukh's tongue savors the sublime essence of the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 gurmuiK ihrdY ijin rwmu pCwqw ] (159-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs recognize the Lord in their own hearts;

 jgjIvnu syiv jug cwry jwqw ] (159-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

they serve the Lord, the Life of the World. They are famous throughout the four ages.

 hamY mwir gur sbid pCwqw ] (159-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They subdue egotism, and realize the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

 ik®pw kry pRB krm ibDwqw ]2] (159-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

God, the Architect of Destiny, showers His Mercy upon them. ||2||

 sy jn scy jo gur sbid imlwey ] (159-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

True are those who merge into the Word of the Guru's Shabad;

 Dwvq vrjy Twik rhwey ] (159-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

they restrain their wandering mind and keep it steady.

 nwmu nv iniD gur qy pwey ] (159-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the nine treasures. It is obtained from the Guru.

 hir ikrpw qy hir vsY min Awey ]3] (159-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

By the Lord's Grace, the Lord comes to dwell in the mind. ||3||

 rwm rwm kriqAw suKu sWiq srIr ] (159-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Chanting the Name of the Lord, Raam, Raam, the body becomes peaceful and tranquil.

 AMqir vsY n lwgY jm pIr ] (159-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He dwells deep within - the pain of death does not touch Him.

 Awpy swihbu Awip vjIr ] (159-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He Himself is our Lord and Master; He is His Own Advisor.

 nwnk syiv sdw hir guxI ghIr ]4]6]26] (159-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, serve the Lord forever; He is the treasure of glorious virtue. ||4||6||26||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (159-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 so ikau ivsrY ijs ky jIA prwnw ] (159-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Why forget Him, unto whom the soul and the breath of life belong?

 so ikau ivsrY sB mwih smwnw ] (159-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Why forget Him, who is all-pervading?

 ijqu syivAY drgh piq prvwnw ]1] (159-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Serving Him, one is honored and accepted in the Court of the Lord. ||1||

 hir ky nwm ivthu bil jwau ] (159-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

I am a sacrifice to the Name of the Lord.

 qUM ivsrih qid hI mir jwau ]1] rhwau ] (159-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

If I were to forget You, at that very instant, I would die. ||1||Pause||

 iqn qUM ivsrih ij quDu Awip Bulwey ] (159-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those whom You Yourself have led astray, forget You.

pMnw 160

 iqn qUM ivsrih ij dUjY Bwey ] (160-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Thse who are in love with duality forget You.

 mnmuK AigAwnI jonI pwey ]2] (160-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The ignorant, self-willed manmukhs are consigned to reincarnation. ||2||

 ijn iek min quTw sy siqgur syvw lwey ] ijn iek min quTw iqn hir mMin vswey ] (160-1, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who are pleasing to the One Lord are assigned to His service and enshrine Him within their minds.

 gurmqI hir nwim smwey ]3] (160-2, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Through the Guru's Teachings, they are absorbed in the Lord's Name. ||3||

 ijnw poqY puMnu sy igAwn bIcwrI ] (160-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who have virtue as their treasure, contemplate spiritual wisdom.

 ijnw poqY puMnu iqn haumY mwrI ] (160-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who have virtue as their treasure, subdue egotism.

 nwnk jo nwim rqy iqn kau bilhwrI ]4]7]27] (160-3, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Nanak is a sacrifice to those who are attuned to the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||4||7||27||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (160-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 qUM AkQu ikau kiQAw jwih ] (160-4, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

You are Indescribable; how can I describe You?

 gur sbdu mwrxu mn mwih smwih ] (160-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who subdue their minds, through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, are absorbed in You.

 qyry gux Anyk kImiq nh pwih ]1] (160-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Your Glorious Virtues are countless; their value cannot be estimated. ||1||

 ijs kI bwxI iqsu mwih smwxI ] (160-5, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Word of His Bani belongs to Him; in Him, it is diffused.

 qyrI AkQ kQw gur sbid vKwxI ]1] rhwau ] (160-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Your Speech cannot be spoken; through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, it is chanted. ||1||Pause||

 jh siqguru qh sqsMgiq bxweI ] (160-6, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Where the True Guru is - there is the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

 jh siqguru shjy hir gux gweI ] (160-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Where the True Guru is - there, the Glorious Praises of the Lord are intuitively sung.

 jh siqguru qhw haumY sbid jlweI ]2] (160-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Where the True Guru is - there egotism is burnt away, through the Word of the Shabad. ||2||

 gurmuiK syvw mhlI Qwau pwey ] (160-7, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs serve Him; they obtain a place in the Mansion of His Presence.

 gurmuiK AMqir hir nwmu vswey ] (160-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs enshrine the Naam within the mind.

 gurmuiK Bgiq hir nwim smwey ]3] (160-8, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs worship the Lord, and are absorbed in the Naam. ||3||

 Awpy dwiq kry dwqwru ] (160-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Giver Himself gives His Gifts,

 pUry siqgur isau lgY ipAwru ] (160-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

as we enshrine love for the True Guru.

 nwnk nwim rqy iqn kau jYkwru ]4]8]28] (160-9, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Nanak celebrates those who are attuned to the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||4||8||28||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (160-10)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 eyksu qy siB rUp hih rMgw ] (160-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

All forms and colors come from the One Lord.

 pauxu pwxI bYsMqru siB shlµgw ] (160-10, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Air, water and fire are all kept together.

 iBMn iBMn vyKY hir pRBu rMgw ]1] (160-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Lord God beholds the many and various colors. ||1||

 eyku Acrju eyko hY soeI ] (160-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The One Lord is wondrous and amazing! He is the One, the One and Only.

 gurmuiK vIcwry ivrlw koeI ]1] rhwau ] (160-11, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

How rare is that Gurmukh who meditates on the Lord. ||1||Pause||

 shij BvY pRBu sBnI QweI ] (160-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

God is naturally pervading all places.

 khw gupqu pRgtu pRiB bxq bxweI ] (160-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Sometimes He is hidden, and sometimes He is revealed; thus God has made the world of His making.

 Awpy suiqAw dyie jgweI ]2] (160-12, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He Himself wakes us from sleep. ||2||

 iqs kI kImiq iknY n hoeI ] (160-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

No one can estimate His value,

 kih kih kQnu khY sBu koeI ] (160-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

although everyone has tried, over and over again, to describe Him.

 gur sbid smwvY bUJY hir soeI ]3] (160-13, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those who merge in the Word of the Guru's Shabad, come to understand the Lord. ||3||

 suix suix vyKY sbid imlwey ] (160-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They listen to the Shabad continually; beholding Him, they merge into Him.

 vfI vifAweI gur syvw qy pwey ] (160-14, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They obtain glorious greatness by serving the Guru.

 nwnk nwim rqy hir nwim smwey ]4]9]29] (160-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

O Nanak, those who are attuned to the Name are absorbed in the Lord's Name. ||4||9||29||

 gauVI guAwryrI mhlw 3 ] (160-15)

Gauree Gwaarayree, Third Mehl:

 mnmuiK sUqw mwieAw moih ipAwir ] (160-15, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The self-willed manmukhs are asleep, in love and attachment to Maya.

 gurmuiK jwgy gux igAwn bIcwir ] (160-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The Gurmukhs are awake, contemplating spiritual wisdom and the Glory of God.

 sy jn jwgy ijn nwm ipAwir ]1] (160-16, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Those humble beings who love the Naam, are awake and aware. ||1||

 shjy jwgY svY n koie ] (160-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

One who is awake to this intuitive wisdom does not fall asleep.

 pUry gur qy bUJY jnu koie ]1] rhwau ] (160-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

How rare are those humble beings who understand this through the Perfect Guru. ||1||Pause||

 AsMqu AnwVI kdy n bUJY ] (160-17, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

The unsaintly blockhead shall never understand.

 kQnI kry qY mwieAw nwil lUJY ] (160-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

He babbles on and on, but he is infatuated with Maya.

 AMDu AigAwnI kdy n sIJY ]2] (160-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

Blind and ignorant, he shall never be reformed. ||2||

 iesu jug mih rwm nwim insqwrw ] (160-18, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

In this age, salvation comes only from the Lord's Name.

 ivrlw ko pwey gur sbid vIcwrw ] (160-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

How rare are those who contemplate the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

 Awip qrY sgly kul auDwrw ]3] (160-19, gauVI guAwryrI, mhlw 3)

They save themselves, and save all their family and ancestors as well. ||3||

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