519

1The Knower knows everything; He understands and contemplates.

2By His creative power, He assumes numerous forms in an instant.

3One whom the Lord attaches to the Truth is redeemed.

4One who has God on his side is never conquered.

5His Court is eternal and imperishable; I humbly bow to Him. ||4||

6Shalok, Fifth Mehla:

7Renounce sexual desire, anger and greed, and burn them in the fire.

8As long as you are alive, O Nanak, meditate continually on the True Name. ||1||

9Fifth Mehla:

10Meditating, meditating in remembrance on my God, I have obtained all the fruits.

11O Nanak, I worship the Naam, the Name of the Lord; the Perfect Guru has united me with the Lord. ||2||

12Pauree:

13One who has been instructed by the Guru is liberated in this world.

14He avoids disaster, and his anxiety is dispelled.

15Beholding the blessed vision of his Darshan, the world is over-joyed.

16In the company of the Lord's humble servants, the world is over-joyed, and the filth of sin is washed away.

17There, they meditate on the Ambrosial Nectar of the True Name.

18The mind becomes content, and its hunger is satisfied.

19One whose heart is filled with the Name, has his bonds cut away.

20By Guru's Grace, some rare person earns the wealth of the Lord's Name. ||5||

21Shalok, Fifth Mehla:

22Within my mind, I think thoughts of always rising early, and making the effort.

23O Lord, my Friend, please bless Nanak with the habit of singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises. ||1||

24Fifth Mehla:

25Casting His Glance of Grace, God has saved me; my mind and body are imbued with the Primal Being.

26O Nanak, those who are pleasing to God, have their cries of suffering taken away. ||2||

27Pauree:

28When your soul is feeling sad, offer your prayers to the Guru.

29Renounce all your cleverness, and dedicate your mind and body to Him.

30Worship the Feet of the Guru, and your evil-mindedness shall be burnt away.

31Joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, you shall cross over the terrifying and difficult world-ocean.

32Serve the True Guru, and in the world hereafter, you shall not die of fear.

33In an instant, he shall make you happy, and the empty vessel shall be filled to overflowing.

34The mind becomes content, meditating forever on the Lord.

35He alone dedicates himself to the Guru's service, unto whom the Lord has granted His Grace. ||6||

36Shalok, Fifth Mehla:

37I am attached to the right place; the Uniter has united me.

38O Nanak, there are hundreds and thousands of waves, but my Husband Lord does not let me drown. ||1||

39Fifth Mehla:

40In the dreadful wilderness, I have found the one and only companion; the Name of the Lord is the Destroyer of distress.

41I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice to the Beloved Saints, O Nanak; through them, my affairs have been brought to fulfillment. ||2||

42Pauree:

43All treasures are obtained, when we are attuned to Your Love.

44One does not have to suffer regret and repentance, when he meditates on You.

45No one can equal Your humble servant, who has Your Support.

46Waaho! Waaho! How wonderful is the Perfect Guru! Cherishing Him in my mind, I obtain peace.

47The treasure of the Lord's Praise comes from the Guru; by His Mercy, it is obtained.

48When the True Guru bestows His Glance of Grace, one does not wander any more.

49The Merciful Lord preserves him - He makes him His own slave.

50Listening, hearing the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, Har, Har, I live. ||7||