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1One 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:

2Shaloks In Addition To The Vaars.

3First Mehla:

4O you with swollen breasts, let your consciousness become deep and profound.

5O mother-in-law, how can I bow? Because of my stiff nipples, I cannot bow.

6O sister, those mansions built as high as mountains

7- I have seen them come crumbling down. O bride, do not be so proud of your nipples. ||1||

8O bride with deer-like eyes, listen to the words of deep and infinite wisdom.

9First, examine the merchandise, and then, make the deal.

10Proclaim that you will not associate with evil people; celebrate victory with your friends.

11This proclamation, to meet with your friends, O bride - give it some thought.

12Surrender mind and body to the Lord your Friend; this is the most excellent pleasure.

13Do not fall in love with one who is destined to leave.

14O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to those who understand this. ||2||

15If you wish to swim across the water, then consult those who know how to swim.

16Those who have survived these treacherous waves are very wise. ||3||

17The storm rages and the rain floods the land; thousands of waves rise and surge.

18If you cry out for help from the True Guru, you have nothing to fear - your boat will not sink. ||4||

19O Nanak, what has happened to the world?

20There is no guide or friend.

21There is no love, even among brothers and relatives.

22For the sake of the world, people have lost their faith. ||5||

23They cry and weep and wail.

24They slap their faces and pull their hair out.

25But if they chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord, they shall be absorbed into it.

26O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to them. ||6||

27O my mind, do not waver or walk on the crooked path; take the straight and true path.

28The terrible tiger is behind you, and the pool of fire is ahead.

29My soul is skeptical and doubtful, but I cannot see any other way to go.

30O Nanak, as Gurmukh, dwell with your Beloved Lord, and you shall be saved. ||7||

31The tiger is killed, and the mind is killed, through the Teachings of the True Guru.

32One who understands himself, meets with the Lord, and never dies again.