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1In this world and in the next, the soul-bride belongs to her Husband Lord, who has such a vast family.

2He is Lofty and Inaccessible. His Wisdom is Unfathomable.

3He has no end or limitation. That service is pleasing to Him, which makes one humble, like the dust of the feet of the Saints.

4He is the Patron of the poor, the Merciful, Luminous Lord, the Redeemer of sinners.

5From the very beginning, and throughout the ages, the True Name of the Creator has been our Saving Grace.

6No one can know His Value; no one can weigh it.

7He dwells deep within the mind and body. O Nanak, He cannot be measured.

8I am forever a sacrifice to those who serve God, day and night. ||2||

9The Saints worship and adore Him forever and ever; He is the Forgiver of all.

10He fashioned the soul and the body, and by His Kindness, He bestowed the soul.

11Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, worship and adore Him, and chant His Pure Mantra.

12His Value cannot be evaluated. The Transcendent Lord is endless.

13That one, within whose mind the Lord abides, is said to be most fortunate.

14The soul's desires are fulfilled, upon meeting the Master, our Husband Lord.

15Nanak lives by chanting the Lord's Name; all sorrows have been erased.

16One who does not forget Him, day and night, is continually rejuvenated. ||3||

17God is overflowing with all powers. I have no honor-He is my resting place.

18I have grasped the Support of the Lord within my mind; I live by chanting and meditating on His Name.

19Grant Your Grace, God, and bless me, that I may merge into the dust of the feet of the humble.

20As You keep me, so do I live. I wear and eat whatever You give me.

21May I make the effort, O God, to sing Your Glorious Praises in the Company of the Holy.

22I can conceive of no other place; where could I go to lodge a complaint?

23You are the Dispeller of ignorance, the Destroyer of darkness, O Lofty, Unfathomable and Unapproachable Lord.

24Please unite this separated one with Yourself; this is Nanak's yearning.

25That day shall bring every joy, O Lord, when I take to the Feet of the Guru. ||4||1||

26Vaar In Maajh, And Shaloks Of The First Mehla: To Be Sung To The Tune Of ""Malik Mureed And Chandrahraa Sohee-Aa""

27One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. By Guru's Grace:

28Shalok, First Mehla:

29The Guru is the Giver; the Guru is the House of ice. The Guru is the Light of the three worlds.

30O Nanak, He is everlasting wealth. Place your mind's faith in Him, and you shall find peace. ||1||

31First Mehla:

32First, the baby loves mother's milk;

33second, he learns of his mother and father;

34third, his brothers, sisters-in-law and sisters;

35fourth, the love of play awakens.

36Fifth, he runs after food and drink;

37sixth, in his sexual desire, he does not respect social customs.

38Seventh, he gathers wealth and dwells in his house;

39eighth, he becomes angry, and his body is consumed.

40Ninth, he turns grey, and his breathing becomes labored;

41tenth, he is cremated, and turns to ashes.

42His companions send him off, crying out and lamenting.

43The swan of the soul takes flight, and asks which way to go.