295

1by his grace, the whole world is saved.

2This is his purpose in life;

3in the Company of this humble servant, the Lord's Name comes to mind.

4He Himself is liberated, and He liberates the universe.

5O Nanak, to that humble servant, I bow in reverence forever. ||8||23||

6Shalok:

7I worship and adore the Perfect Lord God. Perfect is His Name.

8O Nanak, I have obtained the Perfect One; I sing the Glorious Praises of the Perfect Lord. ||1||

9Ashtapadee:

10Listen to the Teachings of the Perfect Guru;

11see the Supreme Lord God near you.

12With each and every breath, meditate in remembrance on the Lord of the Universe,

13and the anxiety within your mind shall depart.

14Abandon the waves of fleeting desire,

15and pray for the dust of the feet of the Saints.

16Renounce your selfishness and conceit and offer your prayers.

17In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, cross over the ocean of fire.

18Fill your stores with the wealth of the Lord.

19Nanak bows in humility and reverence to the Perfect Guru. ||1||

20Happiness, intuitive peace, poise and bliss

21in the Company of the Holy, meditate on the Lord of supreme bliss.

22You shall be spared from hell - save your soul!

23Drink in the ambrosial essence of the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

24Focus your consciousness on the One, the All-pervading Lord

25He has One Form, but He has many manifestations.

26Sustainer of the Universe, Lord of the world, Kind to the poor,

27Destroyer of sorrow, perfectly Merciful.

28Meditate, meditate in remembrance on the Naam, again and again.

29O Nanak, it is the Support of the soul. ||2||

30The most sublime hymns are the Words of the Holy.

31These are priceless rubies and gems.

32One who listens and acts on them is saved.

33He himself swims across, and saves others as well.

34His life is prosperous, and his company is fruitful;

35his mind is imbued with the love of the Lord.

36Hail, hail to him, for whom the sound current of the Shabad vibrates.

37Hearing it again and again, he is in bliss, proclaiming God's Praises.

38The Lord radiates from the foreheads of the Holy.

39Nanak is saved in their company. ||3||

40Hearing that He can give Sanctuary, I have come seeking His Sanctuary.

41Bestowing His Mercy, God has blended me with Himself.

42Hatred is gone, and I have become the dust of all.

43I have received the Ambrosial Naam in the Company of the Holy.

44The Divine Guru is perfectly pleased;

45the service of His servant has been rewarded.

46I have been released from worldly entanglements and corruption,

47hearing the Lord's Name and chanting it with my tongue.

48By His Grace, God has bestowed His Mercy.

49O Nanak, my merchandise has arrived save and sound. ||4||

50Sing the Praises of God, O Saints, O friends,

51with total concentration and one-pointedness of mind.

52Sukhmani is the peaceful ease, the Glory of God, the Naam.

53When it abides in the mind, one becomes wealthy.

54All desires are fulfilled.

55One becomes the most respected person, famous all over the world.

56He obtains the highest place of all.

57He does not come and go in reincarnation any longer.

58One who departs, after earning the wealth of the Lord's Name,

59O Nanak, realizes it. ||5||

60Comfort, peace and tranquility, wealth and the nine treasures;

61wisdom, knowledge, and all spiritual powers;

62learning, penance, Yoga and meditation on God;