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1Pauree:

2T'HAT'HA: Those who have abandoned all else, and who cling to the One Lord alone, do not make trouble for anyone's mind.

3Those who are totally absorbed and preoccupied with Maya are dead;

4they do not find happiness anywhere.

5One who dwells in the Society of the Saints finds a great peace;

6the Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam becomes sweet to his soul.

7That humble being, who is pleasing to his Lord and Master

8- O Nanak, his mind is cooled and soothed. ||28||

9Shalok:

10I bow down, and fall to the ground in humble adoration, countless times, to the All-powerful Lord, who possesses all powers.

11Please protect me, and save me from wandering, God. Reach out and give Nanak Your Hand. ||1||

12Pauree:

13DADDA: This is not your true place; you must know where that place really is.

14You shall come to realize the way to that place, through the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

15This place, here, is established by hard work,

16but not one iota of this shall go there with you.

17The value of that place beyond is known only to those,

18upon whom the Perfect Lord God casts His Glance of Grace.

19That permanent and true place is obtained in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy;

20O Nanak, those humble beings do not waver or wander. ||29||

21Shalok:

22When the Righteous Judge of Dharma begins to destroy someone, no one can place any obstacle in His Way.

23O Nanak, those who join the Saadh Sangat and meditate on the Lord are saved. ||1||

24Pauree:

25DHADHA: Where are you going, wandering and searching? Search instead within your own mind.

26God is with you, so why do you wander around from forest to forest?

27In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, tear down the mound of your frightful, egotistical pride.

28You shall find peace, and abide in intuitive bliss; gazing upon the Blessed Vision of God's Darshan, you shall be delighted.

29One who has such a mound as this, dies and suffers the pain of reincarnation through the womb.

30One who is intoxicated by emotional attachment, entangled in egotism, selfishness and conceit, shall continue coming and going in reincarnation.

31Slowly and steadily, I have now surrendered to the Holy Saints; I have come to their Sanctuary.

32God has cut away the noose of my pain; O Nanak, He has merged me into Himself. ||30||

33Shalok:

34Where the Holy people constantly vibrate the Kirtan of the Praises of the Lord of the Universe, O Nanak

35- the Righteous Judge says, ""Do not approach that place, O Messenger of Death, or else neither you nor I shall escape!""||1||

36Pauree:

37NANNA: One who conquers his own soul, wins the battle of life.

38One who dies, while fighting against egotism and alienation, becomes sublime and beautiful.

39One who eradicates his ego, remains dead while yet alive, through the Teachings of the Perfect Guru.

40He conquers his mind, and meets the Lord; he is dressed in robes of honor.

41He does not claim anything as his own; the One Lord is his Anchor and Support.

42Night and day, he continually contemplates the Almighty, Infinite Lord God.

43He makes his mind the dust of all; such is the karma of the deeds he does.

44Understanding the Hukam of the Lord's Command, he attains everlasting peace. O Nanak, such is his pre-ordained destiny. ||31||

45Shalok:

46I offer my body, mind and wealth to anyone who can unite me with God.

47O Nanak, my doubts and fears have been dispelled, and the Messenger of Death does not see me any longer. ||1||

48Pauree:

49TATTA: Embrace love for the Treasure of Excellence, the Sovereign Lord of the Universe.

50You shall obtain the fruits of your mind's desires, and your burning thirst shall be quenched.