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1The invisible and visible beings worship Him in adoration, along with wind and water, day and night.

2The stars, the moon and the sun meditate on Him; the earth and the sky sing to Him.

3All the sources of creation, and all languages meditate on Him, forever and ever.

4The Simritees, the Puraanas, the four Vedas and the six Shaastras meditate on Him.

5He is the Purifier of sinners, the Lover of His Saints; O Nanak, He is met in the Society of the Saints. ||3||

6As much as God has revealed to us, that much we can speak with our tongues.

7Those unknown ones who serve You cannot be counted.

8Imperishable, incalculable, and unfathomable is the Lord and Master; He is everywhere, inside and out.

9We are all beggars, He is the One and only Giver; He is not far away, but is with us, ever-present.

10He is in the power of His devotees; those whose souls are united with Him - how can their praises be sung?

11May Nanak receive this gift and honor, of placing his head on the feet of the Holy Saints. ||4||2||5||

12Aasaa, Fifth Mehla,

13Shalok:

14Make the effort, O very fortunate ones, and meditate on the Lord, the Lord King.

15O Nanak, remembering Him in meditation, you shall obtain total peace, and your pains and troubles and doubts shall depart. ||1||

16Chhant:

17Chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord of the Universe; don't be lazy.

18Meeting with the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, you shall not have to go to the City of Death.

19Pain, trouble and fear will not afflict you; meditating on the Naam, a lasting peace is found.

20With each and every breath, worship the Lord in adoration; meditate on the Lord God in your mind and with your mouth.

21O kind and compassionate Lord, O treasure of sublime essence, treasure of excellence, please link me to Your service.

22Prays Nanak: may I meditate on the Lord's lotus feet, and not be lazy in chanting the Naam, the Name of the Lord of the Universe. ||1||

23The Purifier of sinners is the Naam, the Pure Name of the Immaculate Lord.

24The darkness of doubt is removed by the healing ointment of the Guru's spiritual wisdom.

25By the healing ointment of the Guru's spiritual wisdom, one meets the Immaculate Lord God, who is totally pervading the water, the land and the sky.

26If He dwells within the heart, for even an instant, sorrows are forgotten.

27The wisdom of the all-powerful Lord and Master is incomprehensible; He is the Destroyer of the fears of all.

28Prays Nanak, I meditate on the Lord's lotus feet. The Purifier of sinners is the Naam, the Pure Name of the Immaculate Lord. ||2||

29I have grasped the protection of the merciful Lord, the Sustainer of the Universe, the treasure of grace.

30I take the support of Your lotus feet, and in the protection of Your Sanctuary, I attain perfection.

31The Lord's lotus feet are the cause of causes; the Lord Master saves even the sinners.

32So many are saved; they cross over the terrifying world-ocean, contemplating the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

33In the beginning and in the end, countless are those who seek the Lord. I have heard that the Society of the Saints is the way to salvation.

34Prays Nanak, I meditate on the Lord's lotus feet, and grasp the protection of the Lord of the Universe, the merciful, the ocean of kindness. ||3||

35The Lord is the Lover of His devotees; this is His natural way.

36Wherever the Saints worship the Lord in adoration, there He is revealed.

37God blends Himself with His devotees in His natural way, and resolves their affairs.

38In the ecstasy of the Lord's Praises, they obtain supreme joy, and forget all their sorrows.