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1Fifth Mehla:

2The miserable endure so much suffering and pain; You alone know their pain, Lord.

3I may know hundreds of thousands of remedies, but I shall live only if I see my Husband Lord. ||2||

4Fifth Mehla:

5I have seen the river-bank washed away by the raging waters of the river.

6They alone remain intact, who meet with the True Guru. ||3||

7Pauree:

8No pain afflicts that humble being who hungers for You, Lord.

9That humble Gurmukh who understands, is celebrated in the four directions.

10Sins run away from that man, who seeks the Sanctuary of the Lord.

11The filth of countless incarnations is washed away, bathing in the dust of the Guru's feet.

12Whoever submits to the Lord's Will does not suffer in sorrow.

13O Dear Lord, You are the friend of all; all believe that You are theirs.

14The glory of the Lord's humble servant is as great as the Glorious Radiance of the Lord.

15Among all, His humble servant is pre-eminent; through His humble servant, the Lord is known. ||8||

16Dakhanay, Fifth Mehla:

17Those whom I followed, now follow me.

18Those in whom I placed my hopes, now place their hopes in me. ||1||

19Fifth Mehla:

20The fly flies around, and comes to the wet lump of molasses.

21Whoever sits on it, is caught; they alone are saved, who have good destiny on their foreheads. ||2||

22Fifth Mehla:

23I see Him within all. No one is without Him.

24Good destiny is inscribed on the forehead of that companion, who who enjoys the Lord, my Friend. ||3||

25Pauree:

26I am a minstrel at His Door, singing His Glorious Praises, to please to my Lord God.

27My God is permanent and stable; others continue coming and going.

28I beg for that gift from the Lord of the World, which will satisfy my hunger.

29O Dear Lord God, please bless Your minstrel with the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, that I might be satisfied and fulfilled.

30God, the Great Giver, hears the prayer, and summons the minstrel to the Mansion of His Presence.

31Gazing upon God, the minstrel is rid of pain and hunger; he does not think to ask for anything else.

32All desires are fulfilled, touching the feet of God.

33I am His humble, unworthy minstrel; the Primal Lord God has forgiven me. ||9||

34Dakhanay, Fifth Mehla:

35When the soul leaves, you shall become dust, O vacant body; why do you not realize your Husband Lord?

36You are in love with evil people; by what virtues will you enjoy the Lord's Love? ||1||

37Fifth Mehla:

38O Nanak, without Him, you cannot survive, even for an instant; you cannot afford to forget Him, even for a moment.

39Why are you alienated from Him, O my mind? He takes care of you. ||2||

40Fifth Mehla:

41Those who are imbued with the Love of the Supreme Lord God, their minds and bodies are colored deep crimson.

42O Nanak, without the Name, other thoughts are polluted and corrupt. ||3||

43Pauree:

44O Dear Lord, when You are my friend, what sorrow can afflict me?

45You have beaten off and destroyed the cheats that cheat the world.

46The Guru has carried me across the terrifying world-ocean, and I have won the battle.

47Through the Guru's Teachings, I enjoy all the pleasures in the great world-arena.

48The True Lord has brought all my senses and organs under my control.