Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh ||

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

Aasaa Mehalaa 4 Shhanth Ghar 4 ||
Aasaa, Fourth Mehl, Chhant, Fourth House:

Har Anmrith Bhinnae Loeinaa Man Praem Rathannaa Raam Raajae ||
My eyes are wet with the Nectar of the Lord, and my mind is imbued with His Love, O
Lord King.

Man Raam Kasavattee Laaeiaa Kanchan Sovinnaa ||
The Lord applied His touch-stone to my mind, and found it one hundred per cent
gold.

Guramukh Rang Chalooliaa Maeraa Man Thano Bhinnaa ||
As Gurmukh, I am dyed in the deep red of the poppy, and my mind and body are
drenched with His Love.

Jan Naanak Musak Jhakoliaa Sabh Janam Dhhan Dhhannaa ||1||
Servant Nanak is drenched with His Fragrance; blessed, blessed is his entire life. ||1||

Ik Oankaar Sathinaam Karathaa Purakh Nirabho Niravair Akaal Moorath Ajoonee

Saibhan Gur Prasaadh ||
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:

Aasaa Mehalaa 1 ||
Aasaa, First Mehl:

Vaar Salokaa Naal Salok Bhee Mehalae Pehilae Kae Likhae Ttunddae As Raajai Kee
Dhhunee ||
Vaar With Shaloks, And Shaloks Written By The First Mehl. To Be Sung To The Tune Of
'Tunda-Asraajaa':

Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Balihaaree Gur Aapanae Dhiouhaarree Sadh Vaar ||
A hundred times a day, I am a sacrifice to my Guru;


Jin Maanas Thae Dhaevathae Keeeae Karath N Laagee Vaar ||1||
He made angels out of men, without delay. ||1||

Mehalaa 2 ||
Second Mehl:

Jae So Chandhaa Ougavehi Sooraj Charrehi Hajaar ||
If a hundred moons were to rise, and a thousand suns appeared,

Eaethae Chaanan Hodhiaaan Gur Bin Ghor Andhhaar ||2||
Even with such light, there would still be pitch darkness without the Guru. ||2||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:


Naanak Guroo N Chaethanee Man Aapanai Suchaeth ||
O Nanak, those who do not think of the Guru, and who think of themselves as clever,

Shhuttae Thil Booaarr Jio Sunnjae Andhar Khaeth ||
Shall be left abandoned in the field, like the scattered sesame.

Khaethai Andhar Shhuttiaa Kahu Naanak So Naah ||
They are abandoned in the field, says Nanak, and they have a hundred masters to
please.

Faleeahi Fuleeahi Bapurrae Bhee Than Vich Suaah ||3||
The wretches bear fruit and flower, but within their bodies, they are filled with ashes.
||3||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Aapeenhai Aap Saajiou Aapeenhai Rachiou Naao ||
He Himself created Himself; He Himself assumed His Name.

Dhuyee Kudharath Saajeeai Kar Aasan Dditho Chaao ||
Secondly, He fashioned the creation; seated within the creation, He beholds it with
delight.


Dhaathaa Karathaa Aap Thoon Thus Dhaevehi Karehi Pasaao ||
You Yourself are the Giver and the Creator; by Your Pleasure, You bestow Your Mercy.

Thoon Jaanoee Sabhasai Dhae Laisehi Jindh Kavaao ||
You are the Knower of all; You give life, and take it away again with a word.

Kar Aasan Dditho Chaao ||1||
Seated within the creation, You behold it with delight. ||1||

Har Praem Banee Man Maria Aneealae Aneea Ram Rajae ||
The Bani of the Lord's Love is the pointed arrow, which has pierced my mind, O Lord
King.

Jis Lagee Peer Piranm Kee So Janai Jareea ||
Only those who feel the pain of this love, know how to endure it.

Jeevan Mukath So Akheeai Mar Jeevai Mareea ||
Those who die, and remain dead while yet alive, are said to be Jivan Mukta, liberated
while yet alive.

Jan Naanak Sathigur Mael Har Jag Dhuthar Thareea ||2||
O Lord, unite servant Nanak with the True Guru, that he may cross over the terrifying
world-ocean. ||2||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Sachae Thaerae Khandd Sachae Brehamandd ||
True are Your worlds, True are Your solar Systems.


Sachae Thaerae Loa Sachae Aakaar ||
True are Your realms, True is Your creation.

Sachae Thaerae Karanae Sarab Beechaar ||
True are Your actions, and all Your deliberations.

Sachaa Thaeraa Amar Sachaa Dheebaan ||
True is Your Command, and True is Your Court.

Sachaa Thaeraa Hukam Sachaa Furamaan ||
True is the Command of Your Will, True is Your Order.

Sachaa Thaeraa Karam Sachaa Neesaan ||
True is Your Mercy, True is Your Insignia.

Sachae Thudhh Aakhehi Lakh Karorr ||
Hundreds of thousands and millions call You True.

Sachai Sabh Thaan Sachai Sabh Jor ||
In the True Lord is all power, in the True Lord is all might.

Sachee Thaeree Sifath Sachee Saalaah ||
True is Your Praise, True is Your Adoration.


Sachee Thaeree Kudharath Sachae Paathisaah ||
True is Your almighty creative power, True King.

Naanak Sach Dhhiaaein Sach ||
O Nanak, true are those who meditate on the True One.

Jo Mar Janmae S Kach Nikach ||1||
Those who are subject to birth and death are totally false. ||1||


Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaa Vaddaa Naao ||
Great is His greatness, as great as His Name.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaa Sach Niaao ||
Great is His greatness, as True is His justice.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaa Nihachal Thhaao ||
Great is His greatness, as permanent as His Throne.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaanai Aalaao ||
Great is His greatness, as He knows our utterances.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Bujhai Sabh Bhaao ||

Great is His greatness, as He understands all our affections.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaa Pushh N Dhaath ||
Great is His greatness, as He gives without being asked.

Vaddee Vaddiaaee Jaa Aapae Aap ||
Great is His greatness, as He Himself is all-in-all.

Naanak Kaar N Kathhanee Jaae ||
O Nanak, His actions cannot be described.

Keethaa Karanaa Sarab Rajaae ||2||
Whatever He has done, or will do, is all by His Own Will. ||2|

Mehalaa 2 ||
Second Mehl:

Eihu Jag Sachai Kee Hai Kotharree Sachae Kaa Vich Vaas ||
This world is the room of the True Lord; within it is the dwelling of the True Lord.

Eikanhaa Hukam Samaae Leae Eikanhaa Hukamae Karae Vinaas ||
By His Command, some are merged into Him, and some, by His Command, are
destroyed.

Eikanhaa Bhaanai Kadt Leae Eikanhaa Maaeiaa Vich Nivaas ||
Some, by the Pleasure of His Will, are lifted up out of Maya, while others are made to
dwell within it.

Eaev Bh Aakh N Jaapee J Kisai Aanae Raas ||
No one can say who will be rescued.

Naanak Guramukh Jaaneeai Jaa Ko Aap Karae Paragaas ||3||
O Nanak, he alone is known as Gurmukh, unto whom the Lord reveals Himself. ||3||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Naanak Jeea Oupaae Kai Likh Naavai Dhharam Behaaliaa ||
O Nanak, having created the souls, the Lord installed the Righteous Judge of Dharma
to read and record their accounts.

Outhhai Sachae Hee Sach Nibarrai Chun Vakh Kadtae Jajamaaliaa ||

There, only the Truth is judged true; the sinners are picked out and separated.

Thhaao N Paaein Koorriaar Muh Kaalhai Dhojak Chaaliaa ||
The false find no place there, and they go to hell with their faces blackened.

Thaerai Naae Rathae Sae Jin Geae Haar Geae S Thagan Vaaliaa ||
Those who are imbued with Your Name win, while the cheaters lose.

Likh Naavai Dhharam Behaaliaa ||2||
The Lord installed the Righteous Judge of Dharma to read and record the accounts. ||
2||


Ham Moorakh Mugadhh Saranagathee Mil Govindh Ranga Ram Rajae ||
I am foolish and ignorant, but I have taken to His Sanctuary; may I merge in the Love
of the Lord of the Universe, O Lord King.

Gur Poorai Har Paeia Har Bhagath Eik Manga ||
Through the Perfect Guru, I have obtained the Lord, and I beg for the one blessing of
devotion to the Lord.

Maera Man Than Sabadh Vigasia Jap Anath Tharanga ||
My mind and body blossom forth through the Word of the Shabad; I meditate on the
Lord of infinite waves.

Mil Santh Jana Har Paeia Naanak Sathasanga ||3||
Meeting with the humble Saints, Nanak finds the Lord, in the Sat Sangat, the True
Congregation. ||3||

Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Visamaadh Naadh Visamaadh Vaedh ||
Wonderful is the sound current of the Naad, wonderful is the knowledge of the Vedas.

Visamaadh Jeea Visamaadh Bhaedh ||
Wonderful are the beings, wonderful are the species.

Visamaadh Roop Visamaadh Rang ||
Wonderful are the forms, wonderful are the colors.

Visamaadh Naagae Firehi Janth ||
Wonderful are the beings who wander around naked.

Visamaadh Poun Visamaadh Paanee ||
Wonderful is the wind, wonderful is the water.

Visamaadh Aganee Khaeddehi Viddaanee ||
Wonderful is fire, which works wonders.

Visamaadh Dhharathee Visamaadh Khaanee ||
Wonderful is the earth, wonderful the sources of creation.


Visamaadh Saadh Lagehi Paraanee ||
Wonderful are the tastes to which mortals are attached.

Visamaadh Sanjog Visamaadh Vijog ||
Wonderful is union, and wonderful is separation.

Visamaadh Bhukh Visamaadh Bhog ||
Wonderful is hunger, wonderful is satisfaction.

Visamaadh Sifath Visamaadh Saalaah ||
Wonderful is His Praise, wonderful is His adoration.

Visamaadh Oujharr Visamaadh Raah ||
Wonderful is the wilderness, wonderful is the path.

Visamaadh Naerrai Visamaadh Dhoor ||
Wonderful is closeness, wonderful is distance.

Visamaadh Dhaekhai Haajaraa Hajoor ||
How wonderful to behold the Lord, ever-present here.

Vaekh Viddaan Rehiaa Visamaadh ||
Beholding His wonders, I am wonder-struck.


Naanak Bujhan Poorai Bhaag ||1||
O Nanak, those who understand this are blessed with perfect destiny. ||1||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Kudharath Dhisai Kudharath Suneeai Kudharath Bho Sukh Saar ||

By His Power we see, by His Power we hear; by His Power we have fear, and the
essence of happiness.

Kudharath Paathaalee Aakaasee Kudharath Sarab Aakaar ||
By His Power the nether worlds exist, and the Akaashic ethers; by His Power the
entire creation exists.

Kudharath Vaedh Puraan Kathaebaa Kudharath Sarab Veechaar ||
By His Power the Vedas and the Puraanas exist, and the Holy Scriptures of the
Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions. By His Power all deliberations exist.

Kudharath Khaanaa Peenaa Painhan Kudharath Sarab Piaar ||
By His Power we eat, drink and dress; by His Power all love exists.

Kudharath Jaathee Jinasee Rangee Kudharath Jeea Jehaan ||
- By His Power come the species of all kinds and colors; by His Power the living
beings of the world exist.

Kudharath Naekeeaa Kudharath Badheeaa Kudharath Maan Abhimaan ||
By His Power virtues exist, and by His Power vices exist. By His Power come honor
and dishonor.

Kudharath Poun Paanee Baisanthar Kudharath Dhharathee Khaak ||
By His Power wind, water and fire exist; by His Power earth and dust exist.

Sabh Thaeree Kudharath Thoon Kaadhir Karathaa Paakee Naaee Paak ||

Everything is in Your Power, Lord; You are the all-powerful Creator. Your Name is the
Holiest of the Holy.

Naanak Hukamai Andhar Vaekhai Varathai Thaako Thaak ||2||
O Nanak, through the Command of His Will, He beholds and pervades the creation;
He is absolutely unrivalled. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Aapeenhai Bhog Bhog Kai Hoe Bhasamarr Bhour Sidhhaaeiaa ||
Enjoying his pleasures, one is reduced to a pile of ashes, and the soul passes away.

Vaddaa Hoaa Dhuneedhaar Gal Sangal Ghath Chalaaeiaa ||
He may be great, but when he dies, the chain is thrown around his neck, and he is
led away.

Agai Karanee Keerath Vaacheeai Behi Laekhaa Kar Samajhaaeiaa ||
There, his good and bad deeds are added up; sitting there, his account is read.

Thhaao N Hovee Poudheeee Hun Suneeai Kiaa Rooaaeiaa ||
He is whipped, but finds no place of rest, and no one hears his cries of pain.

Man Andhhai Janam Gavaaeiaa ||3||

The blind man has wasted his life away. ||3||

Dheen Dhaeial Sun Baenathee Har Prabh Har Raeia Ram Rajae ||
O Merciful to the meek, hear my prayer, O Lord God; You are my Master, O Lord King.

Ho Mago Saran Har Nam Kee Har Har Mukh Paeia ||
I beg for the Sanctuary of the Lord's Name, Har, Har; please, place it in my mouth.

Bhagath Vashhal Har Biradh Hai Har Laj Rakhaeia ||
It is the Lord's natural way to love His devotees; O Lord, please preserve my honor!

Jan Naanak Saranagathee Har Nam Tharaeia ||4||8||15||
Servant Nanak has entered His Sanctuary, and has been saved by the Name of the
Lord. ||4||8||15||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Bhai Vich Pavan Vehai Sadhavaao ||
In the Fear of God, the wind and breezes ever blow.

Bhai Vich Chalehi Lakh Dhareeaao ||

In the Fear of God, thousands of rivers flow.

Bhai Vich Agan Kadtai Vaegaar ||
In the Fear of God, fire is forced to labor.

Bhai Vich Dhharathee Dhabee Bhaar ||
In the Fear of God, the earth is crushed under its burden.

Bhai Vich Eindh Firai Sir Bhaar ||
In the Fear of God, the clouds move across the sky.

Bhai Vich Raajaa Dhharam Dhuaar ||
In the Fear of God, the Righteous Judge of Dharma stands at His Door.

Bhai Vich Sooraj Bhai Vich Chandh ||
In the Fear of God, the sun shines, and in the Fear of God, the moon reflects.

Koh Karorree Chalath N Anth ||

They travel millions of miles, endlessly.

Bhai Vich Sidhh Budhh Sur Naathh ||
In the Fear of God, the Siddhas exist, as do the Buddhas, the demi-gods and Yogis.

Bhai Vich Aaddaanae Aakaas ||
In the Fear of God, the Akaashic ethers are stretched across the sky.

Bhai Vich Jodhh Mehaabal Soor ||
In the Fear of God, the warriors and the most powerful heroes exist.

Bhai Vich Aavehi Jaavehi Poor ||
In the Fear of God, multitudes come and go.

Sagaliaa Bho Likhiaa Sir Laekh ||
God has inscribed the Inscription of His Fear upon the heads of all.

Naanak Nirabho Nirankaar Sach Eaek ||1||
O Nanak, the Fearless Lord, the Formless Lord, the True Lord, is One. ||1||


Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Naanak Nirabho Nirankaar Hor Kaethae Raam Ravaal ||
O Nanak, the Lord is fearless and formless; myriads of others, like Rama, are mere
dust before Him.

Kaetheeaa Kannh Kehaaneeaa Kaethae Baedh Beechaar ||
There are so many stories of Krishna, so many who reflect over the Vedas.

Kaethae Nachehi Mangathae Girr Murr Poorehi Thaal ||
So many beggars dance, spinning around to the beat.

Baajaaree Baajaar Mehi Aae Kadtehi Baajaar ||

The magicians perform their magic in the market place, creating a false illusion.

Gaavehi Raajae Raaneeaa Bolehi Aal Pathaal ||
They sing as kings and queens, and speak of this and that.

Lakh Ttakiaa Kae Mundharrae Lakh Ttakiaa Kae Haar ||
They wear earrings, and necklaces worth thousands of dollars.

Jith Than Paaeeahi Naanakaa Sae Than Hovehi Shhaar ||
Those bodies on which they are worn, O Nanak, those bodies turn to ashes.

Giaan N Galeeee Dtoodteeai Kathhanaa Kararraa Saar ||
Wisdom cannot be found through mere words. To explain it is as hard as iron.

Karam Milai Thaa Paaeeai Hor Hikamath Hukam Khuaar ||2||
When the Lord bestows His Grace, then alone it is received; other tricks and orders
are useless. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Nadhar Karehi Jae Aapanee Thaa Nadharee Sathigur Paaeiaa ||

If the Merciful Lord shows His Mercy, then the True Guru is found.

Eaehu Jeeo Bahuthae Janam Bharanmiaa Thaa Sathigur Sabadh Sunaaeiaa ||
This soul wandered through countless incarnations, until the True Guru instructed it
in the Word of the Shabad.

Sathigur Jaevadd Dhaathaa Ko Nehee Sabh Suniahu Lok Sabaaeiaa ||
There is no giver as great as the True Guru; hear this, all you people.

Sathigur Miliai Sach Paaeiaa Jinhee Vichahu Aap Gavaaeiaa ||
Meeting the True Guru, the True Lord is found; He removes self-conceit from within,

Jin Sacho Sach Bujhaaeiaa ||4||
And instructs us in the Truth of Truths. ||4||


Guramukh Dtoondt Dtoodtaedhia Har Sajan Ladhha Ram Rajae ||
As Gurmukh, I searched and searched, and found the Lord, my Friend, my Sovereign Lord King.

Kanchan Kaeia Kott Garr Vich Har Har Sidhha ||
Within the walled fortress of my golden body, the Lord, Har, Har, is revealed.

Har Har Heera Rathan Hai Maera Man Than Vidhha ||
The Lord, Har, Har, is a jewel, a diamond; my mind and body are pierced through.

Dhhur Bhag Vaddae Har Paeia Naanak Ras Gudhha ||1||
By the great good fortune of pre-ordained destiny, I have found the Lord. Nanak is permeated with His sublime
essence. ||1||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Gharreeaa Sabhae Gopeeaa Pehar Kannh Gopaal ||
All the hours are the milk-maids, and the quarters of the day are the Krishnas.

Gehanae Poun Paanee Baisanthar Chandh Sooraj Avathaar ||
The wind, water and fire are the ornaments; the sun and moon are the incarnations.

Sagalee Dhharathee Maal Dhhan Varathan Sarab Janjaal ||
All of the earth, property, wealth and articles are all entanglements.

Naanak Musai Giaan Vihoonee Khaae Gaeiaa Jamakaal ||1||
O Nanak, without divine knowledge, one is plundered, and devoured by the
Messenger of Death. ||1||


Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Vaaein Chaelae Nachan Gur ||
The disciples play the music, and the gurus dance.

Pair Halaaein Faeranih Sir ||
They move their feet and roll their heads.

Oudd Oudd Raavaa Jhaattai Paae ||
The dust flies and falls upon their hair.

Vaekhai Lok Hasai Ghar Jaae ||
Beholding them, the people laugh, and then go home.

Rotteeaa Kaaran Poorehi Thaal ||
They beat the drums for the sake of bread.

Aap Pashhaarrehi Dhharathee Naal ||
They throw themselves upon the ground.

Gaavan Gopeeaa Gaavan Kaanh ||
They sing of the milk-maids, they sing of the Krishnas.

Gaavan Seethaa Raajae Raam ||
They sing of Sitas, and Ramas and kings.

Nirabho Nirankaar Sach Naam ||
The Lord is fearless and formless; His Name is True.

Jaa Kaa Keeaa Sagal Jehaan ||
The entire universe is His Creation.

Saevak Saevehi Karam Charraao ||
Those servants, whose destiny is awakened, serve the Lord.

Bhinnee Rain Jinhaa Man Chaao ||
The night of their lives is cool with dew; their minds are filled with love for the Lord.

Sikhee Sikhiaa Gur Veechaar ||

Contemplating the Guru, I have been taught these teachings;

Nadharee Karam Laghaaeae Paar ||
Granting His Grace, He carries His servants across.

Koloo Charakhaa Chakee Chak ||
The oil-press, the spinning wheel, the grinding stones, the potter's wheel,

Thhal Vaarolae Bahuth Ananth ||
The numerous, countless whirlwinds in the desert,

Laattoo Maadhhaaneeaa Anagaah ||
The spinning tops, the churning sticks, the threshers,

Pankhee Bhoudheeaa Lain N Saah ||
The breathless tumblings of the birds,

Sooai Chaarr Bhavaaeeahi Janth ||
And the men moving round and round on spindles

Naanak Bhoudhiaa Ganath N Anth ||
O Nanak, the tumblers are countless and endless.

Bandhhan Bandhh Bhavaaeae Soe ||
The Lord binds us in bondage - so do we spin around.

Paeiai Kirath Nachai Sabh Koe ||
According to their actions, so do all people dance.

Nach Nach Hasehi Chalehi Sae Roe ||
Those who dance and dance and laugh, shall weep on their ultimate departure.

Oudd N Jaahee Sidhh N Hohi ||
They do not fly to the heavens, nor do they become Siddhas.

Nachan Kudhan Man Kaa Chaao ||
They dance and jump around on the urgings of their minds.

Naanak Jinh Man Bho Thinhaa Man Bhaao ||2||
O Nanak, those whose minds are filled with the Fear of God, have the love of God in
their minds as well. ||2||


Pourree ||
Pauree:

Naao Thaeraa Nirankaar Hai Naae Laeiai Narak N Jaaeeai ||
Your Name is the Fearless Lord; chanting Your Name, one does not have to go to hell.

Jeeo Pindd Sabh This Dhaa Dhae Khaajai Aakh Gavaaeeai ||
Soul and body all belong to Him; asking Him to give us sustenance is a waste.

Jae Lorrehi Changaa Aapanaa Kar Punnahu Neech Sadhaaeeai ||
If you yearn for goodness, then perform good deeds and feel humble.

Jae Jaravaanaa Pareharai Jar Vaes Karaedhee Aaeeai ||
Even if you remove the signs of old age, old age shall still come in the guise of death.

Ko Rehai N Bhareeai Paaeeai ||5||
No one remains here when the count of the breaths is full. ||5||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Musalamaanaa Sifath Sareeath Parr Parr Karehi Beechaar ||
The Muslims praise the Islamic law; they read and reflect upon it.

Bandhae Sae J Pavehi Vich Bandhee Vaekhan Ko Dheedhaar ||
The Lord's bound servants are those who bind themselves to see the Lord's Vision.

Hindhoo Saalaahee Saalaahan Dharasan Roop Apaar ||
The Hindus praise the Praiseworthy Lord; the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, His form
is incomparable.

Theerathh Naavehi Arachaa Poojaa Agar Vaas Behakaar ||
They bathe at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, making offerings of flowers, and burning
incense before idols.

Jogee Sunn Dhhiaavanih Jaethae Alakh Naam Karathaar ||
The Yogis meditate on the absolute Lord there; they call the Creator the Unseen Lord.

Sookham Moorath Naam Niranjan Kaaeiaa Kaa Aakaar ||
But to the subtle image of the Immaculate Name, they apply the form of a body.

Satheeaa Man Santhokh Oupajai Dhaenai Kai Veechaar ||
In the minds of the virtuous, contentment is produced, thinking about their giving.

Dhae Dhae Mangehi Sehasaa Goonaa Sobh Karae Sansaar ||

They give and give, but ask a thousand-fold more, and hope that the world will honor
them.

Choraa Jaaraa Thai Koorriaaraa Khaaraabaa Vaekaar ||
The thieves, adulterers, perjurers, evil-doers and sinners

Eik Hodhaa Khaae Chalehi Aithhaaoo Thinaa Bh Kaaee Kaar ||
- after using up what good karma they had, they depart; have they done any good
deeds here at all?

Jal Thhal Jeeaa Pureeaa Loaa Aakaaraa Aakaar ||
There are beings and creatures in the water and on the land, in the worlds and
universes, form upon form.

Oue J Aakhehi S Thoonhai Jaanehi Thinaa Bh Thaeree Saar ||
Whatever they say, You know; You care for them all.

Naanak Bhagathaa Bhukh Saalaahan Sach Naam Aadhhaar ||
O Nanak, the hunger of the devotees is to praise You; the True Name is their only
support.

Sadhaa Anandh Rehehi Dhin Raathee Gunavanthiaa Paa Shhaar ||1||
They live in eternal bliss, day and night; they are the dust of the feet of the virtuous.
||1||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Mittee Musalamaan Kee Paerrai Pee Kumihaaar ||
The clay of the Muslim's grave becomes clay for the potter's wheel.

Gharr Bhaanddae Eittaa Keeaa Jaladhee Karae Pukaar ||
Pots and bricks are fashioned from it, and it cries out as it burns.

Jal Jal Rovai Bapurree Jharr Jharr Pavehi Angiaar ||
The poor clay burns, burns and weeps, as the fiery coals fall upon it.

Naanak Jin Karathai Kaaran Keeaa So Jaanai Karathaar ||2||
O Nanak, the Creator created the creation; the Creator Lord alone knows. ||2||


Pourree ||
Pauree:

Bin Sathigur Kinai N Paaeiou Bin Sathigur Kinai N Paaeiaa ||
Without the True Guru, no one has obtained the Lord; without the True Guru, no one
has obtained the Lord.

Sathigur Vich Aap Rakhioun Kar Paragatt Aakh Sunaaeiaa ||
He has placed Himself within the True Guru; revealing Himself, He declares this
openly.

Sathigur Miliai Sadhaa Mukath Hai Jin Vichahu Mohu Chukaaeiaa ||
Meeting the True Guru, eternal liberation is obtained; He has banished attachment
from within.

Outham Eaehu Beechaar Hai Jin Sachae Sio Chith Laaeiaa ||
This is the highest thought, that one's consciousness is attached to the True Lord.

Jagajeevan Dhaathaa Paaeiaa ||6||
Thus the Lord of the World, the Great Giver is obtained. ||6||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Ho Vich Aaeiaa Ho Vich Gaeiaa ||
In ego they come, and in ego they go.

Ho Vich Janmiaa Ho Vich Muaa ||
In ego they are born, and in ego they die.

Ho Vich Dhithaa Ho Vich Laeiaa ||
In ego they give, and in ego they take.

Ho Vich Khattiaa Ho Vich Gaeiaa ||
In ego they earn, and in ego they lose.

Ho Vich Sachiaar Koorriaar ||
In ego they become truthful or false.

Ho Vich Paap Punn Veechaar ||
In ego they reflect on virtue and sin.

Ho Vich Narak Surag Avathaar ||
In ego they go to heaven or hell.

Ho Vich Hasai Ho Vich Rovai ||
In ego they laugh, and in ego they weep.


Ho Vich Bhareeai Ho Vich Dhhovai ||
In ego they become dirty, and in ego they are washed clean.

Ho Vich Jaathee Jinasee Khovai ||
In ego they lose social status and class.

Ho Vich Moorakh Ho Vich Siaanaa ||
In ego they are ignorant, and in ego they are wise.

Mokh Mukath Kee Saar N Jaanaa ||
They do not know the value of salvation and liberation.

Ho Vich Maaeiaa Ho Vich Shhaaeiaa ||
In ego they love Maya, and in ego they are kept in darkness by it.

Houmai Kar Kar Janth Oupaaeiaa ||
Living in ego, mortal beings are created.

Houmai Boojhai Thaa Dhar Soojhai ||
When one understands ego, then the Lord's gate is known.

Giaan Vihoonaa Kathh Kathh Loojhai ||
Without spiritual wisdom, they babble and argue.

Naanak Hukamee Likheeai Laekh ||
O Nanak, by the Lord's Command, destiny is recorded.

Jaehaa Vaekhehi Thaehaa Vaekh ||1||
As the Lord sees us, so are we seen. ||1||

Mehalaa 2 ||
Second Mehl:

Houmai Eaehaa Jaath Hai Houmai Karam Kamaahi ||
This is the nature of ego, that people perform their actions in ego.

Houmai Eaeee Bandhhanaa Fir Fir Jonee Paahi ||
This is the bondage of ego, that time and time again, they are reborn.


Houmai Kithhahu Oopajai Kith Sanjam Eih Jaae ||
Where does ego come from? How can it be removed?

Houmai Eaeho Hukam Hai Paeiai Kirath Firaahi ||
This ego exists by the Lord's Order; people wander according to their past actions.

Houmai Dheeragh Rog Hai Dhaaroo Bhee Eis Maahi ||
Ego is a chronic disease, but it contains its own cure as well.

Kirapaa Karae Jae Aapanee Thaa Gur Kaa Sabadh Kamaahi ||
If the Lord grants His Grace, one acts according to the Teachings of the Guru's
Shabad.

Naanak Kehai Sunahu Janahu Eith Sanjam Dhukh Jaahi ||2||
Nanak says, listen, people: in this way, troubles depart. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Saev Keethee Santhokheeeanaee Jinhee Sacho Sach Dhhiaaeiaa ||
Those who serve are content. They meditate on the Truest of the True.

Ounhee Mandhai Pair N Rakhiou Kar Sukirath Dhharam Kamaaeiaa ||
They do not place their feet in sin, but do good deeds and live righteously in
Dharma.

Ounhee Dhuneeaa Thorrae Bandhhanaa Ann Paanee Thhorraa Khaaeiaa ||
They burn away the bonds of the world, and eat a simple diet of grain and water.

Thoon Bakhaseesee Agalaa Nith Dhaevehi Charrehi Savaaeiaa ||
You are the Great Forgiver; You give continually, more and more each day.

Vaddiaaee Vaddaa Paaeiaa ||7||
By His greatness, the Great Lord is obtained. ||7||


Gur Anmrith Bhinnee Dhaehuree Anmrith Burakae Ram Rajae ||
The Guru's body is drenched with Ambrosial Nectar; He sprinkles it upon me, O Lord
King.

Jina Gurabanee Man Bhaeea Anmrith Shhak Shhakae ||
Those whose minds are pleased with the Word of the Guru's Bani, drink in the
Ambrosial Nectar again and again.


Gur Thuthai Har Paeia Chookae Dhhak Dhhakae ||
As the Guru is pleased, the Lord is obtained, and you shall not be pushed around any
more.

Har Jan Har Har Hoeia Naanak Har Eikae ||4||9||16||
The Lord's humble servant becomes the Lord, Har, Har; O Nanak, the Lord and His
servant are one and the same. ||4||9||16||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Purakhaan Birakhaan Theerathhaan Thattaan Maeghaan Khaethaanh ||
Men, trees, sacred shrines of pilgrimage, banks of sacred rivers, clouds, fields,

Dheepaan Loaaan Manddalaan Khanddaan Varabhanddaanh ||
Islands, continents, worlds, solar systems, and universes;

Anddaj Jaeraj Outhabhujaan Khaanee Saethajaanh ||
The four sources of creation - born of eggs, born of the womb, born of the earth and
born of sweat;

So Mith Jaanai Naanakaa Saraan Maeraan Janthaah ||
Oceans, mountains, and all beings - O Nanak, He alone knows their condition.

Naanak Janth Oupaae Kai Sanmaalae Sabhanaah ||

O Nanak, having created the living beings, He cherishes them all.

Jin Karathai Karanaa Keeaa Chinthaa Bh Karanee Thaah ||
The Creator who created the creation, takes care of it as well.

So Karathaa Chinthaa Karae Jin Oupaaeiaa Jag ||
He, the Creator who formed the world, cares for it.

This Johaaree Suasath This This Dheebaan Abhag ||
Unto Him I bow and offer my reverence; His Royal Court is eternal.

Naanak Sachae Naam Bin Kiaa Ttikaa Kiaa Thag ||1||
O Nanak, without the True Name, of what use is the frontal mark of the Hindus, or
their sacred thread? ||1||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Lakh Naekeeaa Changiaaeeaa Lakh Punnaa Paravaan ||
Hundreds of thousands of virtues and good actions, and hundreds of thousands of
blessed charities,

Lakh Thap Oupar Theerathhaan Sehaj Jog Baebaan ||
Hundreds of thousands of penances at sacred shrines, and the practice of Sehj Yoga
in the wilderness,

Lakh Soorathan Sangaraam Ran Mehi Shhuttehi Paraan ||
Hundreds of thousands of courageous actions and giving up the breath of life on the
field of battle,

Lakh Surathee Lakh Giaan Dhhiaan Parreeahi Paath Puraan ||
Hundreds of thousands of divine understandings, hundreds of thousands of divine
wisdoms and meditations and readings of the Vedas and the Puraanas

Jin Karathai Karanaa Keeaa Likhiaa Aavan Jaan ||
- before the Creator who created the creation, and who ordained coming and going,

Naanak Mathee Mithhiaa Karam Sachaa Neesaan ||2||
O Nanak, all these things are false. True is the Insignia of His Grace. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Sachaa Saahib Eaek Thoon Jin Sacho Sach Varathaaeiaa ||
You alone are the True Lord. The Truth of Truths is pervading everywhere.

Jis Thoon Dhaehi This Milai Sach Thaa Thinhee Sach Kamaaeiaa ||
He alone receives the Truth, unto whom You give it; then, he practices Truth.

Sathigur Miliai Sach Paaeiaa Jinh Kai Hiradhai Sach Vasaaeiaa ||
Meeting the True Guru, Truth is found. In His Heart, Truth is abiding.

Moorakh Sach N Jaananhee Manamukhee Janam Gavaaeiaa ||
The fools do not know the Truth. The self-willed manmukhs waste their lives away in
vain.

Vich Dhuneeaa Kaahae Aaeiaa ||8||
Why have they even come into the world? ||8||


Har Anmrith Bhagath Bhanddar Hai Gur Sathigur Pasae Ram Rajae ||

The treasure of Ambrosial Nectar, the Lord's devotional service, is found through the
Guru, the True Guru, O Lord King.

Gur Sathigur Sacha Sahu Hai Sikh Dhaee Har Rasae ||
The Guru, the True Guru, is the True Banker, who gives to His Sikh the capital of the
Lord.

Dhhan Dhhann Vanajara Vanaj Hai Gur Sahu Sabasae ||
Blessed, blessed is the trader and the trade; how wonderful is the Banker, the Guru!

Jan Naanak Gur Thinhee Paeia Jin Dhhur Likhath Lilatt Likhasae ||1||
O servant Nanak, they alone obtain the Guru, who have such pre-ordained destiny
written upon their foreheads. ||1||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Parr Parr Gaddee Ladheeahi Parr Parr Bhareeahi Saathh ||
You may read and read loads of books; you may read and study vast multitudes of
books.

Parr Parr Baerree Paaeeai Parr Parr Gaddeeahi Khaath ||
You may read and read boat-loads of books; you may read and read and fill pits with
them.


Parreeahi Jaethae Baras Baras Parreeahi Jaethae Maas ||
You may read them year after year; you may read them as many months are there
are.

Parreeai Jaethee Aarajaa Parreeahi Jaethae Saas ||
You may read them all your life; you may read them with every breath.

Naanak Laekhai Eik Gal Hor Houmai Jhakhanaa Jhaakh ||1||
O Nanak, only one thing is of any account: everything else is useless babbling and
idle talk in ego. ||1||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Likh Likh Parriaa ||
The more one write and reads,

Thaethaa Karriaa ||
The more one burns.

Bahu Theerathh Bhaviaa ||
The more one wanders at sacred shrines of pilgrimage,

Thaetho Laviaa ||
The more one talks uselessly.

Bahu Bhaekh Keeaa Dhaehee Dhukh Dheeaa ||
The more one wears religious robes, the more pain he causes his body.

Sahu Vae Jeeaa Apanaa Keeaa ||
O my soul, you must endure the consequences of your own actions.

Ann N Khaaeiaa Saadh Gavaaeiaa ||
One who does not eat the corn, misses out on the taste.

Bahu Dhukh Paaeiaa Dhoojaa Bhaaeiaa ||
One obtains great pain, in the love of duality.

Basathr N Pehirai ||

One who does not wear any clothes,

Ahinis Keharai ||
Suffers night and day.

Mon Vigoothaa ||
Through silence, he is ruined.

Kio Jaagai Gur Bin Soothaa ||
How can the sleeping one be awakened without the Guru?

Pag Oupaethaanaa ||
One who goes barefoot

Apanaa Keeaa Kamaanaa ||
Suffers by his own actions.

Al Mal Khaaee Sir Shhaaee Paaee ||
One who eats filth and throws ashes on his head

Moorakh Andhhai Path Gavaaee ||
The blind fool loses his honor.

Vin Naavai Kishh Thhaae N Paaee ||
Without the Name, nothing is of any use.

Rehai Baebaanee Marree Masaanee ||
One who lives in the wilderness, in cemetaries and cremation grounds

Andhh N Jaanai Fir Pashhuthaanee ||
- that blind man does not know the Lord; he regrets and repents in the end.

Sathigur Bhaettae So Sukh Paaeae ||
One who meets the True Guru finds peace.

Har Kaa Naam Mann Vasaaeae ||
He enshrines the Name of the Lord in his mind.

Naanak Nadhar Karae So Paaeae ||
O Nanak, when the Lord grants His Grace, He is obtained.


Aas Andhaesae Thae Nihakaeval Houmai Sabadh Jalaaeae ||2||
He becomes free of hope and fear, and burns away his ego with the Word of the
Shabad. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Bhagath Thaerai Man Bhaavadhae Dhar Sohan Keerath Gaavadhae ||
Your devotees are pleasing to Your Mind, Lord. They look beautiful at Your door,
singing Your Praises.

Naanak Karamaa Baaharae Dhar Dtoa N Lehanhee Dhhaavadhae ||
O Nanak, those who are denied Your Grace, find no shelter at Your Door; they
continue wandering.

Eik Mool N Bujhanih Aapanaa Anehodhaa Aap Ganaaeidhae ||
Some do not understand their origins, and without cause, they display their selfconceit.

Ho Dtaadtee Kaa Neech Jaath Hor Outham Jaath Sadhaaeidhae ||
I am the Lord's minstrel, of low social status; others call themselves high caste.


Thinh Mangaa J Thujhai Dhhiaaeidhae ||9||
I seek those who meditate on You. ||9||

Sach Sahu Hamara Thoon Dhhanee Sabh Jagath Vanajara Ram Rajae ||
You are my True Banker, O Lord; the whole world is Your trader, O Lord King.

Sabh Bhanddae Thudhhai Sajia Vich Vasath Har Thhara ||
You fashioned all vessels, O Lord, and that which dwells within is also Yours.

Jo Pavehi Bhanddae Vich Vasath Sa Nikalai Kia Koee Karae Vaechara ||
Whatever You place in that vessel, that alone comes out again. What can the poor
creatures do?

Jan Naanak Ko Har Bakhasia Har Bhagath Bhanddara ||2||
The Lord has given the treasure of His devotional worship to servant Nanak. ||2||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Koorr Raajaa Koorr Parajaa Koorr Sabh Sansaar ||
False is the king, false are the subjects; false is the whole world.

Koorr Manddap Koorr Maarree Koorr Baisanehaar ||

False is the mansion, false are the skyscrapers; false are those who live in them.

Koorr Sueinaa Koorr Rupaa Koorr Painhanehaar ||
False is gold, and false is silver; false are those who wear them.

Koorr Kaaeiaa Koorr Kaparr Koorr Roop Apaar ||
False is the body, false are the clothes; false is incomparable beauty.

Koorr Meeaa Koorr Beebee Khap Hoeae Khaar ||
False is the husband, false is the wife; they mourn and waste away.

Koorr Koorrai Naehu Lagaa Visariaa Karathaar ||
The false ones love falsehood, and forget their Creator.

Kis Naal Keechai Dhosathee Sabh Jag Chalanehaar ||
With whom should I become friends, if all the world shall pass away?

Koorr Mithaa Koorr Maakhio Koorr Ddobae Poor ||
False is sweetness, false is honey; through falsehood, boat-loads of men have
drowned.

Naanak Vakhaanai Baenathee Thudhh Baajh Koorro Koorr ||1||
Nanak speaks this prayer: without You, Lord, everything is totally false. ||1||

Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Sach Thaa Par Jaaneeai Jaa Ridhai Sachaa Hoe ||
One knows the Truth only when the Truth is in his heart.

Koorr Kee Mal Outharai Than Karae Hashhaa Dhhoe ||
The filth of falsehood departs, and the body is washed clean.

Sach Thaa Par Jaaneeai Jaa Sach Dhharae Piaar ||
One knows the Truth only when he bears love to the True Lord.

Naao Sun Man Rehaseeai Thaa Paaeae Mokh Dhuaar ||
Hearing the Name, the mind is enraptured; then, he attains the gate of salvation.

Sach Thaa Par Jaaneeai Jaa Jugath Jaanai Jeeo ||

One knows the Truth only when he knows the true way of life.

Dhharath Kaaeiaa Saadhh Kai Vich Dhaee Karathaa Beeo ||
Preparing the field of the body, he plants the Seed of the Creator.

Sach Thaa Par Jaaneeai Jaa Sikh Sachee Laee ||
One knows the Truth only when he receives true instruction.

Dhaeiaa Jaanai Jeea Kee Kishh Punn Dhaan Karaee ||
Showing mercy to other beings, he makes donations to charities.

Sach Thaan Par Jaaneeai Jaa Aatham Theerathh Karae Nivaas ||
One knows the Truth only when he dwells in the sacred shrine of pilgrimage of his
own soul.

Sathiguroo No Pushh Kai Behi Rehai Karae Nivaas ||
He sits and receives instruction from the True Guru, and lives in accordance with His
Will.

Sach Sabhanaa Hoe Dhaaroo Paap Kadtai Dhhoe ||
Truth is the medicine for all; it removes and washes away our sins.

Naanak Vakhaanai Baenathee Jin Sach Palai Hoe ||2||
Nanak speaks this prayer to those who have Truth in their laps. ||2||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Dhaan Mehinddaa Thalee Khaak Jae Milai Th Masathak Laaeeai ||
The gift I seek is the dust of the feet of the Saints; if I were to obtain it, I would apply
it to my forehead.

Koorraa Laalach Shhaddeeai Hoe Eik Man Alakh Dhhiaaeeai ||
Renounce false greed, and meditate single-mindedly on the unseen Lord.

Fal Thaevaeho Paaeeai Jaevaehee Kaar Kamaaeeai ||
As are the actions we commit, so are the rewards we receive.

Jae Hovai Poorab Likhiaa Thaa Dhhoorr Thinhaa Dhee Paaeeai ||
If it is so pre-ordained, then one obtains the dust of the feet of the Saints.


Math Thhorree Saev Gavaaeeai ||10||
But through small-mindedness, we forfeit the merits of selfless service. ||10||

Ham Kia Gun Thaerae Vithhareh Suamee Thoon Apar Aparo Ram Rajae ||
What Glorious Virtues of Yours can I describe, O Lord and Master? You are the most
infinite of the infinite, O Lord King.

Har Nam Salaheh Dhin Rath Eaeha As Adhharo ||
I praise the Lord's Name, day and night; this alone is my hope and support.

Ham Moorakh Kishhooa N Janeha Kiv Paveh Paro ||

I am a fool, and I know nothing. How can I find Your limits?

Jan Naanak Har Ka Dhas Hai Har Dhas Paniharo ||3||
Servant Nanak is the slave of the Lord, the water-carrier of the slaves of the Lord. ||
3||


Salok Ma 1 ||
Shalok, First Mehl:

Sach Kaal Koorr Varathiaa Kal Kaalakh Baethaal ||
There is a famine of Truth; falsehood prevails, and the blackness of the Dark Age of
Kali Yuga has turned men into demons.

Beeo Beej Path Lai Geae Ab Kio Ougavai Dhaal ||
Those who planted their seed have departed with honor; now, how can the shattered
seed sprout?

Jae Eik Hoe Th Ougavai Ruthee Hoo Ruth Hoe ||
If the seed is whole, and it is the proper season, then the seed will sprout.

Naanak Paahai Baaharaa Korai Rang N Soe ||
O Nanak, without treatment, the raw fabric cannot be dyed.

Bhai Vich Khunb Charraaeeai Saram Paahu Than Hoe ||
In the Fear of God it is bleached white, if the treatment of modesty is applied to the
cloth of the body.

Naanak Bhagathee Jae Rapai Koorrai Soe N Koe ||1||
O Nanak, if one is imbued with devotional worship, his reputation is not false. ||1||


Ma 1 ||
First Mehl:

Lab Paap Dhue Raajaa Mehathaa Koorr Hoaa Sikadhaar ||
Greed and sin are the king and prime minister; falsehood is the treasurer.

Kaam Naeb Sadh Pushheeai Behi Behi Karae Beechaar ||
Sexual desire, the chief advisor, is summoned and consulted; they all sit together
and contemplate their plans.

Andhhee Rayath Giaan Vihoonee Bhaahi Bharae Muradhaar ||
Their subjects are blind, and without wisdom, they try to please the will of the dead.

Giaanee Nachehi Vaajae Vaavehi Roop Karehi Seegaar ||
The spiritually wise dance and play their musical instruments, adorning themselves
with beautiful decorations.

Oochae Kookehi Vaadhaa Gaavehi Jodhhaa Kaa Veechaar ||
They shout out loud, and sing epic poems and heroic stories.

Moorakh Panddith Hikamath Hujath Sanjai Karehi Piaar ||
The fools call themselves spiritual scholars, and by their clever tricks, they love to
gather wealth.

Dhharamee Dhharam Karehi Gaavaavehi Mangehi Mokh Dhuaar ||
The righteous waste their righteousness, by asking for the door of salvation.

Jathee Sadhaavehi Jugath N Jaanehi Shhadd Behehi Ghar Baar ||
They call themselves celibate, and abandon their homes, but they do not know the
true way of life.

Sabh Ko Pooraa Aapae Hovai Ghatt N Koee Aakhai ||
Everyone calls himself perfect; none call themselves imperfect.

Path Paravaanaa Pishhai Paaeeai Thaa Naanak Tholiaa Jaapai ||2||
If the weight of honor is placed on the scale, then, O Nanak, one sees his true
weight. ||2||

Ma 1 ||

First Mehl:

Vadhee S Vajag Naanakaa Sachaa Vaekhai Soe ||

Evil actions become publicly known; O Nanak, the True Lord sees everything.

Sabhanee Shhaalaa Maareeaa Karathaa Karae S Hoe ||
Everyone makes the attempt, but that alone happens which the Creator Lord does.

Agai Jaath N Jor Hai Agai Jeeo Navae ||
In the world hereafter, social status and power mean nothing; hereafter, the soul is
new.

Jin Kee Laekhai Path Pavai Changae Saeee Kaee ||3||
Those few, whose honor is confirmed, are good. ||3||

Pourree ||
Pauree:

Dhhur Karam Jinaa Ko Thudhh Paaeiaa Thaa Thinee Khasam Dhhiaaeiaa ||
Only those whose karma You have pre-ordained from the very beginning, O Lord,
meditate on You.

Eaenaa Janthaa Kai Vas Kishh Naahee Thudhh Vaekee Jagath Oupaaeiaa ||
Nothing is in the power of these beings; You created the various worlds.

Eikanaa No Thoon Mael Laihi Eik Aapahu Thudhh Khuaaeiaa ||
Some, You unite with Yourself, and some, You lead astray.

Gur Kirapaa Thae Jaaniaa Jithhai Thudhh Aap Bujhaaeiaa ||
By Guru's Grace You are known; through Him, You reveal Yourself.

Sehajae Hee Sach Samaaeiaa ||11||
We are easily absorbed in You. ||11||