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1Dayv-Gandhaaree:

2O mother, I hear of death, and think of it, and I am filled with fear.

3Renouncing 'mine and yours' and egotism, I have sought the Sanctuary of the Lord and Master. ||1||Pause||

4Whatever He says, I accept that as good. I do not say ""No"" to what He says.

5Let me not forget Him, even for an instant; forgetting Him, I die. ||1||

6The Giver of peace, God, the Perfect Creator, endures my great ignorance.

7I am worthless, ugly and of low birth, O Nanak, but my Husband Lord is the embodiment of bliss. ||2||3||

8Dayv-Gandhaaree:

9O my mind, chant forever the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises.

10By singing, hearing and meditating on Him, all, whether of high or low status, are saved. ||1||Pause||

11He is absorbed into the One from which he originated, when he understands the Way.

12Wherever this body was fashioned, it was not allowed to remain there. ||1||

13Peace comes, and fear and doubt are dispelled, when God becomes Merciful.

14Says Nanak, my hopes have been fulfilled, renouncing my greed in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. ||2||4||

15Dayv-Gandhaaree:

16O my mind, act as it pleases God.

17Become the lowest of the low, the very least of the tiny, and speak in utmost humility. ||1||Pause||

18The many ostentatious shows of Maya are useless; I withhold my love from these.

19As something pleases my Lord and Master, in that I find my glory. ||1||

20I am the slave of His slaves; becoming the dust of the feet of his slaves, I serve His humble servants.

21I obtain all peace and greatness, O Nanak, living to chant His Name with my mouth. ||2||5||

22Dayv-Gandhaaree:

23Dear God, by Your Grace, my doubts have been dispelled.

24By Your Mercy, all are mine; I reflect upon this in my mind. ||1||Pause||

25Millions of sins are erased, by serving You; the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan drives away sorrow.

26Chanting Your Name, I have obtained supreme peace, and my anxieties and diseases have been cast out. ||1||

27Sexual desire, anger, greed, falsehood and slander are forgotten, in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

28The ocean of mercy has cut away the bonds of Maya; O Nanak, He has saved me. ||2||6||

29Dayv-Gandhaaree:

30All the cleverness of my mind is gone.

31The Lord and Master is the Doer, the Cause of causes; Nanak holds tight to His Support. ||1||Pause||

32Erasing my self-conceit, I have entered His Sanctuary; these are the Teachings spoken by the Holy Guru.

33Surrendering to the Will of God, I attain peace, and the darkness of doubt is dispelled. ||1||

34I know that You are all-wise, O God, my Lord and Master; I seek Your Sanctuary.

35In an instant, You establish and disestablish; the value of Your Almighty Creative Power cannot be estimated. ||2||7||

36Dayv-Gandhaaree, Fifth Mehla:

37The Lord God is my praanaa, my breath of life; He is the Giver of peace.

38By Guru's Grace, only a few know Him. ||1||Pause||

39Your Saints are Your Beloveds; death does not consume them.

40They are dyed in the deep crimson color of Your Love, and they are intoxicated with the sublime essence of the Lord's Name. ||1||