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1The True Guru is the Deep and Profound Ocean of Peace, the Destroyer of sin.

2For those who serve their Guru, there is no punishment at the hands of the Messenger of Death.

3There is none to compare with the Guru; I have searched and looked throughout the entire universe.

4The True Guru has bestowed the Treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. O Nanak, the mind is filled with peace. ||4||20||90||

5Siree Raag, Fifth Mehla:

6People eat what they believe to be sweet, but it turns out to be bitter in taste.

7They attach their affections to brothers and friends, uselessly engrossed in corruption.

8They vanish without a moment's delay; without God's Name, they are stunned and amazed. ||1||

9O my mind, attach yourself to the service of the True Guru.

10Whatever is seen, shall pass away. Abandon the intellectualizations of your mind. ||1||Pause||

11Like the mad dog running around in all directions,

12the greedy person, unaware, consumes everything, edible and non-edible alike.

13Engrossed in the intoxication of sexual desire and anger, people wander through reincarnation over and over again. ||2||

14Maya has spread out her net, and in it, she has placed the bait.

15The bird of desire is caught, and cannot find any escape, O my mother.

16One who does not know the Lord who created him, comes and goes in reincarnation over and over again. ||3||

17By various devices, and in so many ways, this world is enticed.

18They alone are saved, whom the All-powerful, Infinite Lord protects.

19The servants of the Lord are saved by the Love of the Lord. O Nanak, I am forever a sacrifice to them. ||4||21||91||

20Siree Raag, Fifth Mehla, Second House:

21The herdsman comes to the pasture lands-what good are his ostentatious displays here?

22When your allotted time is up, you must go. Take care of your real hearth and home. ||1||

23O mind, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and serve the True Guru with love.

24Why do you take pride in trivial matters? ||1||Pause||

25Like an overnight guest, you shall arise and depart in the morning.

26Why are you so attached to your household? It is all like flowers in the garden. ||2||

27Why do you say, ""Mine, mine""? Look to God, who has given it to you.

28It is certain that you must arise and depart, and leave behind your hundreds of thousands and millions. ||3||

29Through 8.4 million incarnations you have wandered, to obtain this rare and precious human life.

30O Nanak, remember the Naam, the Name of the Lord; the day of departure is drawing near! ||4||22||92||

31Siree Raag, Fifth Mehla:

32As long as the soul-companion is with the body, it dwells in happiness.

33But when the companion arises and departs, then the body-bride mingles with dust. ||1||

34My mind has become detached from the world; it longs to see the Vision of God's Darshan.

35Blessed is Your Place. ||1||Pause||

36As long as the soul-husband dwells in the body-house, everyone greets you with respect.

37But when the soul-husband arises and departs, then no one cares for you at all. ||2||

38In this world of your parents' home, serve your Husband Lord; in the world beyond, in your in-laws' home, you shall dwell in peace.

39Meeting with the Guru, be a sincere student of proper conduct, and suffering shall never touch you. ||3||

40Everyone shall go to their Husband Lord. Everyone shall be given their ceremonial send-off after their marriage.