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1that the Supreme Lord God is the most sublime and lofty. Even the thousand-tongued serpent does not know the limits of His Glories.

2Naarad, the humble beings, Suk and Vyaasa sing the Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

3They are imbued with the Lord's essence; united with Him; they are absorbed in devotional worship of the Lord God.

4Emotional attachment, pride and doubt are eliminated, when one takes to the Sanctuary of the Merciful Lord.

5His Lotus Feet abide within my mind and body and I am enraptured, beholding the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

6People reap their profits, and suffer no loss, when they embrace love for the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

7They gather in the treasure of the Lord, the Ocean of Excellence, O Nanak, by meditating on the Naam. ||6||

8Shalok:

9In the gathering of the Saints, chant the Praises of the Lord, and speak the Truth with love.

10O Nanak, the mind becomes contented, enshrining love for the One Lord. ||7||

11Pauree:

12The seventh day of the lunar cycle: Gather the wealth of the Naam; this is a treasure which shall never be exhausted.

13In the Society of the Saints, He is obtained; He has no end or limitations.

14Renounce your selfishness and conceit, and meditate, vibrate on the Lord of the Universe; take to the Sanctuary of the Lord, our King.

15Your pains shall depart - swim across the terrifying world-ocean, and obtain the fruits of your mind's desires.

16One who meditates on the Lord twenty-four hours a day - fruitful and blessed is his coming into the world.

17Inwardly and outwardly, realize that the Creator Lord is always with you.

18He is your friend, your companion, your very best friend, who imparts the Teachings of the Lord.

19Nanak is a sacrifice to one who chants the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||7||

20Shalok:

21Sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord twenty-four hours a day; renounce other entanglements.

22The Minister of Death cannot even see that person, O Nanak, unto whom God is merciful. ||8||

23Pauree:

24The eighth day of the lunar cycle: The eight spiritual powers of the Siddhas, the nine treasures,

25all precious things, perfect intellect,

26the opening of the heart-lotus, eternal bliss,

27pure lifestyle, the infallible Mantra,

28all Dharmic virtues, sacred purifying baths,

29the most lofty and sublime spiritual wisdom

30these are obtained by meditating, vibrating upon the Lord, Har, Har, in the Company of the Perfect Guru.

31You shall be saved, O Nanak, by lovingly chanting the Lord's Name. ||8||

32Shalok:

33He does not remember the Lord in meditation; he is fascinated by the pleasures of corruption.

34O Nanak, forgetting the Naam, he is reincarnated into heaven and hell. ||9||

35Pauree:

36The ninth day of the lunar cycle: The nine holes of the body are defiled.

37People do not chant the Lord's Name; instead, they practice evil.

38They commit adultery, slander the Saints,

39and do not listen to even a tiny bit of the Lord's Praise.

40They steal others' wealth for the sake of their own bellies,

41but the fire is not extinguished, and their thirst is not quenched.

42Without serving the Lord, these are their rewards.

43O Nanak, forgetting God, the unfortunate people are born, only to die. ||9||

44Shalok:

45I have wandered, searching in the ten directions - wherever I look, there I see Him.

46The mind comes to be controlled, O Nanak, if He grants His Perfect Grace. ||10||

47Pauree:

48The tenth day of the lunar cycle: Overpower the ten sensory and motor organs;

49your mind will be content, as you chant the Naam.

50With your ears, hear the Praises of the Lord of the World;

51with your eyes, behold the kind, Holy Saints.

52With your tongue, sing the Glorious Praises of the Infinite Lord.

53In your mind, remember the Perfect Lord God.