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1The Guru spoke the Lord's Name with His mouth and broadcast it throughout the world, to turn the tide of the hearts of men.

2That Undeceivable Naam, which carries the devotees across the world-ocean, came into Guru Amar Daas. ||1||

3The gods and heavenly heralds, the Siddhas and seekers and Shiva in Samaadhi meditate in remembrance on the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

4The stars and the realms of Dhroo, and devotees like Naaraad and Prahlaad meditate on the Naam.

5The moon and the sun long for the Naam; it has saved even mountain ranges.

6That Undeceivable Naam, which carries the devotees across the world-ocean, came into Guru Amar Daas. ||2||

7Dwelling upon that Immaculate Naam, the nine Yogic masters, Shiva and Sanak and many others have been emancipated.

8The eighty-four Siddhas, the beings of supernatural spiritual powers, and the Buddhas are imbued with the Naam; it carried Ambreek across the terrifying world-ocean.

9It has erased the sins of Oodho, Akroor, Trilochan, Naam Dayv and Kabeer, in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga.

10That Undeceivable Naam, which carries the devotees across the world-ocean, came into Guru Amar Daas. ||3||

11The three hundred thirty million angels meditate, attached to the Naam; it is enshrined within the minds of the celibates and ascetics.

12Bhisham Pitama, the son of the Ganges, meditated on that Naam; his consciousness delighted in the Ambrosial Nectar of the Lord's Feet.

13The great and profound Guru has brought forth the Naam; accepting the teachings as true, the Holy Congregation has been saved.

14That Undeceivable Naam, which carries the devotees across the world-ocean, came into Guru Amar Daas. ||4||

15The Glory of the Naam shines forth, like the rays of the sun, and the branches of the Elysian Tree.

16In the countries of the north, south, east and west, the Praises of the Naam are chanted.

17Life is fruitful, when the Name of the Lord abides in the heart.

18The angelic beings, heavenly heralds, celestial singers and the six Shaastras yearn for the Naam.

19The son of Tayj Bhaan of the Bhalla dynasty is noble and famous; with his palms pressed together, KALL meditates on Him.

20The Naam takes away the fears of the devotees about the word-ocean; Guru Amar Daas has obtained it. ||5||

21The thirty-one million gods meditate on the Naam, along with the Siddhas and seekers; the Naam supports solar systems and galaxies.

22One who meditates on the Naam in Samaadhi, endures sorrow and joy as one and the same.

23The Naam is the most sublime of all; the devotees remain lovingly attuned to it.

24Guru Amar Daas was blessed with the treasure of the Naam, by the Creator Lord, in His Pleasure. ||6||

25He is the Warrior Hero of Truth, humility is His Power. His Loving Nature inspires the Congregation with deep and profound understanding; He is absorbed in the Lord, free of hate and vengeance.

26Patience has been His white banner since the beginning of time, planted on the bridge to heaven.

27The Saints meet their Beloved Guru, who is united with the Creator Lord.

28Serving the True Guru, they find peace; Guru Amar Daas has given them this ability. ||7||

29The Naam is His cleansing bath; the Naam is the food He eats; the Naam is the taste He enjoys. With deep yearning, He chants the Sweet Bani of the Guru's Word forever.

30Blessed is service to the True Guru; by His Grace, the State of the Unfathomable Lord is known.

31All Your generations are totally saved; You dwell in the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

source: Sri Guru Granth Sahib · BaniDB