400

1Serving the Guru, the Mansion of the Lord's Presence is obtained, and the impassable world-ocean is crossed over. ||2||

2By Your Glance of Grace, peace is obtained, and the treasure fills the mind.

3That servant, unto whom You bestow Your Mercy, is approved and accepted. ||3||

4How rare is that person who drinks in the Ambrosial Essence of the Lord's Kirtan.

5Nanak has obtained the commodity of the One Name; he lives by chanting and meditating on it within his heart. ||4||14||116||

6Aasaa, Fifth Mehla:

7I am God's maid-servant; He is the highest of all.

8All things, big and small, are said to belong to Him. ||1||

9I surrender my soul, my breath of life, and my wealth, to my Lord Master.

10Through His Name, I become radiant; I am known as His slave. ||1||Pause||

11You are Carefree, the Embodiment of Bliss. Your Name is a gem, a jewel.

12One who has You as her Master, is satisfied, satiated and happy forever. ||2||

13O my companions and fellow maidens, please implant that balanced understanding within me.

14Serve the Holy Saints lovingly, and find the treasure of the Lord. ||3||

15All are servants of the Lord Master, and all call Him their own.

16She alone dwells in peace, O Nanak, whom the Lord adorns. ||4||15||117||

17Aasaa, Fifth Mehla:

18Become the servant of the Saints, and learn this way of life.

19Of all virtues, the most sublime virtue is to see your Husband Lord near at hand. ||1||

20So, dye this mind of yours with the color of the Lord's Love.

21Renounce cleverness and cunning, and know that the Sustainer of the world is with you. ||1||Pause||

22Whatever your Husband Lord says, accept that, and make it your decoration.

23Forget the love of duality, and chew upon this betel leaf. ||2||

24Make the Word of the Guru's Shabad your lamp, and let your bed be Truth.

25Twenty-four hours a day, stand with your palms pressed together, and the Lord, your King, shall meet you. ||3||

26She alone is cultured and embellished, and she alone is of incomparable beauty.

27She alone is the happy soul-bride, O Nanak, who is pleasing to the Creator Lord. ||4||16||118||

28Aasaa, Fifth Mehla:

29As long as there are doubts in the mind, the mortal staggers and falls.

30The Guru removed my doubts, and I have obtained my place of rest. ||1||

31Those quarrelsome enemies have been overcome, through the Guru.

32I have now escaped from them, and they have run away from me. ||1||Pause||

33He is concerned with 'mine and yours', and so he is held in bondage.

34When the Guru dispelled my ignorance, then the noose of death was cut away from my neck. ||2||

35As long as he does not understand the Command of God's Will, he remains miserable.

36Meeting with the Guru, he comes to recognize God's Will, and then, he becomes happy. ||3||

37I have no enemies and no adversaries; no one is wicked to me.

38That servant, who performs the Lord's service, O Nanak, is the slave of the Lord Master. ||4||17||119||

39Aasaa, Fifth Mehla:

40Peace, celestial poise and absolute bliss are obtained, singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises.

41Bestowing His Name, the True Guru removes the evil omens. ||1||

42I am a sacrifice to my Guru; forever and ever, I am a sacrifice to Him.