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1is rid of the illnesses of countless lifetimes and incarnations.

2So sing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, day and night. This is the most fruitful occupation. ||3||

3Bestowing His Glance of Grace, He has adorned His slave.

4Deep within each and every heart, the Supreme Lord is humbly worshipped.

5Without the One, there is no other at all. O Baba Nanak, this is the most excellent wisdom. ||4||39||46||

6Maajh, Fifth Mehla:

7My mind and body are imbued with love for the Lord.

8I sacrifice everything for Him.

9Twenty-four hours a day, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe. Do not forget Him, for even one breath. ||1||

10He is a companion, a friend, and a beloved of mine,

11who reflects upon the Lord's Name, in the Company of the Holy.

12In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, cross over the world-ocean, and the noose of death shall be cut away. ||2||

13The four cardinal blessings are obtained by serving the Lord.

14The Elysian Tree, the source of all blessings, is meditation on the Unseen and Unknowable Lord.

15The Guru has cut out the sinful mistakes of sexual desire and anger, and my hopes have been fulfilled. ||3||

16That mortal who is blessed by perfect destiny meets the Lord, the Sustainer of the Universe, in the Company of the Holy.

17O Nanak, if the Naam, the Name of the Lord, dwells within the mind, one is approved and accepted, whether he is a house-holder or a renunciate. ||4||40||47||

18Maajh, Fifth Mehla:

19Meditating on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, my heart is filled with peace.

20By His Grace, His devotees become famous and acclaimed.

21Joining the Society of the Saints, I chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har; the disease of laziness has disappeared. ||1||

22O Siblings of Destiny, the nine treasures are found in the Home of the Lord;

23He comes to meet those who deserve it by their past actions.

24The Perfect Transcendent Lord is spiritual wisdom and meditation. God is All-powerful to do all things. ||2||

25In an instant, He establishes and disestablishes.

26He Himself is the One, and He Himself is the Many.

27Filth does not stick to the Giver, the Life of the World. Gazing upon the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, the pain of separation departs. ||3||

28Holding on to the hem of His Robe, the entire Universe is saved.

29He Himself causes His Name to be chanted.

30The Boat of the Guru is found by His Grace; O Nanak, such blessed destiny is pre-ordained. ||4||41||48||

31Maajh, Fifth Mehla:

32People do whatever the Lord inspires them to do.

33Wherever He keeps us is a good place.

34That person is clever and honorable, unto whom the Hukam of the Lord's Command seems sweet. ||1||

35Everything is strung upon the One String of the Lord.

36Those whom the Lord attaches, are attached to His Feet.

37Those, whose inverted lotus of the crown chakra is illuminated, see the Immaculate Lord everywhere. ||2||

38Only You Yourself know Your Glory.

39You Yourself recognize Your Own Self.

40I am a sacrifice to Your Saints, who have crushed their sexual desire, anger and greed. ||3||

41You have no hatred or vengeance; Your Saints are immaculate and pure.

42Seeing them, all sins depart.

43Nanak lives by meditating, meditating on the Naam. His stubborn doubt and fear have departed. ||4||42||49||