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1But when the time comes to settle their accounts, their red robes are corrupt.

2His Love is not obtained through hypocrisy. Her false coverings bring only ruin. ||1||

3In this way, the Dear Husband Lord ravishes and enjoys His bride.

4The happy soul-bride is pleasing to You, Lord; by Your Grace, You adorn her. ||1||Pause||

5She is decorated with the Word of the Guru's Shabad; her mind and body belong to her Husband Lord.

6With her palms pressed together, she stands, waiting on Him, and offers her True prayers to Him.

7Dyed in the deep crimson of the Love of her Darling Lord, she dwells in the Fear of the True One. Imbued with His Love, she is dyed in the color of His Love. ||2||

8She is said to be the hand-maiden of her Beloved Lord; His sweetheart surrenders to His Name.

9True Love is never broken; she is united in Union with the True One.

10Attuned to the Word of the Shabad, her mind is pierced through. I am forever a sacrifice to Him. ||3||

11That bride, who is absorbed into the True Guru, shall never become a widow.

12Her Husband Lord is Beautiful; His Body is forever fresh and new. The True One does not die, and shall not go.

13He continually enjoys His happy soul-bride; He casts His Gracious Glance of Truth upon her, and she abides in His Will. ||4||

14The bride braids her hair with Truth; her clothes are decorated with His Love.

15Like the essence of sandalwood, He permeates her consciousness, and the Temple of the Tenth Gate is opened.

16The lamp of the Shabad is lit, and the Name of the Lord is her necklace. ||5||

17She is the most beautiful among women; upon her forehead she wears the Jewel of the Lord's Love.

18Her glory and her wisdom are magnificent; her love for the Infinite Lord is True.

19Other than her Beloved Lord, she knows no man. She enshrines love for the True Guru. ||6||

20Asleep in the darkness of the night, how shall she pass her life-night without her Husband?

21Her limbs shall burn, her body shall burn, and her mind and wealth shall burn as well.

22When the Husband does not enjoy His bride, then her youth passes away in vain. ||7||

23The Husband is on the Bed, but the bride is asleep, and so she does not come to know Him.

24While I am asleep, my Husband Lord is awake. Where can I go for advice?

25The True Guru has led me to meet Him, and now I dwell in the Fear of God. O Nanak, His Love is always with me. ||8||2||

26Siree Raag, First Mehla:

27O Lord, You are Your Own Glorious Praise. You Yourself speak it; You Yourself hear it and contemplate it.

28You Yourself are the Jewel, and You are the Appraiser. You Yourself are of Infinite Value.

29O True Lord, You are Honor and Glory; You Yourself are the Giver. ||1||

30O Dear Lord, You are the Creator and the Cause.

31If it is Your Will, please save and protect me; please bless me with the lifestyle of the Lord's Name. ||1||Pause||

32You Yourself are the flawless diamond; You Yourself are the deep crimson color.

33You Yourself are the perfect pearl; You Yourself are the devotee and the priest.

34Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, You are praised. In each and every heart, the Unseen is seen. ||2||

35You Yourself are the ocean and the boat. You Yourself are this shore, and the one beyond.

36O All-knowing Lord, You are the True Way. The Shabad is the Navigator to ferry us across.

37One who does not fear God shall live in fear; without the Guru, there is only pitch darkness. ||3||

38The Creator alone is seen to be Eternal; all others come and go.

39Only You, Lord, are Immaculate and Pure. All others are bound up in worldly pursuits.

40Those who are protected by the Guru are saved. They are lovingly attuned to the True Lord. ||4||