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1According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds, even though everyone wants to be so lucky. ||3||

2O Nanak, the One who created the creation - He alone takes care of it.

3The Hukam of our Lord and Master's Command cannot be known; He Himself blesses us with greatness. ||4||1||18||

4Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehla:

5What if I were to become a deer, and live in the forest, picking and eating fruits and roots

6- by Guru's Grace, I am a sacrifice to my Master. Again and again, I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice. ||1||

7I am the shop-keeper of the Lord.

8Your Name is my merchandise and trade. ||1||Pause||

9If I were to become a cuckoo, living in a mango tree, I would still contemplate the Word of the Shabad.

10I would still meet my Lord and Master, with intuitive ease; the Darshan, the Blessed Vision of His Form, is incomparably beautiful. ||2||

11If I were to become a fish, living in the water, I would still remember the Lord, who watches over all beings and creatures.

12My Husband Lord dwells on this shore, and on the shore beyond; I would still meet Him, and hug Him close in my embrace. ||3||

13If I were to become a snake, living in the ground, the Shabad would still dwell in my mind, and my fears would be dispelled.

14O Nanak, they are forever the happy soul-brides, whose light merges into His Light. ||4||2||19||

15Gauree Poorbee Deepkee, First Mehla:

16One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

17In that house where the Praises of the Creator are chanted

18- in that house, sing the Songs of Praise, and meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||1||

19Sing the Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord.

20I am a sacrifice to that Song of Praise which brings eternal peace. ||1||Pause||

21Day after day, He cares for His beings; the Great Giver watches over all.

22Your gifts cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare to the Giver? ||2||

23The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come - let's gather together and pour the oil over the threshold.

24My friends, give me your blessings, that I may merge with my Lord and Master. ||3||

25Unto each and every home, into each and every heart, this summons is sent out; the call comes each and every day.

26Remember in meditation the One who summons us; O Nanak, that day is drawing near! ||4||1||20||

27Raag Gauree Gwaarayree:

28Third Mehla, Chau-Padhay:

29One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

30Meeting the Guru, we meet the Lord.

31He Himself unites us in His Union.

32My God knows all His Own Ways.

33By the Hukam of His Command, He unites those who recognize the Word of the Shabad. ||1||

34By the Fear of the True Guru, doubt and fear are dispelled.

35Imbued with His Fear, we are absorbed in the Love of the True One. ||1||Pause||

36Meeting the Guru, the Lord naturally dwells within the mind.

37My God is Great and Almighty; His value cannot be estimated.

38Through the Shabad, I praise Him; He has no end or limitations.

39My God is the Forgiver. I pray that He may forgive me. ||2||

40Meeting the Guru, all wisdom and understanding are obtained.