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1Through truth and intuitive poise, great honor is obtained, with the Support of the Naam and the Glory of the Lord.

2As it pleases You, Lord, please save and protect me. Without You, O my Husband Lord, who else is there for me? ||3||

3Reading their books over and over again, people continue making mistakes; they are so proud of their religious robes.

4But what is the use of bathing at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, when the filth of stubborn pride is within the mind?

5Other than the Guru, who can explain that within the mind is the Lord, the King, the Emperor? ||4||

6The Treasure of the Lord's Love is obtained by the Gurmukh, who contemplates the essence of reality.

7The bride eradicates her selfishness, and adorns herself with the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

8Within her own home, she finds her Husband, through infinite love for the Guru. ||5||

9Applying oneself to the service of the Guru, the mind is purified, and peace is obtained.

10The Word of the Guru's Shabad abides within the mind, and egotism is eliminated from within.

11The Treasure of the Naam is acquired, and the mind reaps the lasting profit. ||6||

12If He grants His Grace, then we obtain it. We cannot find it by our own efforts.

13Remain attached to the Feet of the Guru, and eradicate selfishness from within.

14Attuned to Truth, you shall obtain the True One. ||7||

15Everyone makes mistakes; only the Guru and the Creator are infallible.

16One who instructs his mind with the Guru's Teachings comes to embrace love for the Lord.

17O Nanak, do not forget the Truth; you shall receive the Infinite Word of the Shabad. ||8||12||

18Siree Raag, First Mehla:

19The enticing desire for Maya leads people to become emotionally attached to their children, relatives, households and spouses.

20The world is deceived and plundered by riches, youth, greed and egotism.

21The drug of emotional attachment has destroyed me, as it has destroyed the whole world. ||1||

22O my Beloved, I have no one except You.

23Without You, nothing else pleases me. Loving You, I am at peace. ||1||Pause||

24I sing the Praises of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, with love; I am content with the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

25Whatever is seen shall pass away. So do not be attached to this false show.

26Like a traveller in his travels, you have come. Behold the caravan leaving each day. ||2||

27Many preach sermons, but without the Guru, understanding is not obtained.

28If someone receives the Glory of the Naam, he is attuned to truth and blessed with honor.

29Those who are pleasing to You are good; no one is counterfeit or genuine. ||3||

30In the Guru's Sanctuary we are saved. The assets of the self-willed manmukhs are false.

31The eight metals of the King are made into coins by the Word of His Shabad.

32The Assayer Himself assays them, and He places the genuine ones in His Treasury. ||4||

33Your Value cannot be appraised; I have seen and tested everything.

34By speaking, His Depth cannot be found. Abiding in truth, honor is obtained.

35Through the Guru's Teachings, I praise You; otherwise, I cannot describe Your Value. ||5||

36That body which does not appreciate the Naam-that body is infested with egotism and conflict.

37Without the Guru, spiritual wisdom is not obtained; other tastes are poison.

38Without virtue, nothing is of any use. The taste of Maya is bland and insipid. ||6||

39Through desire, people are cast into the womb and reborn. Through desire, they taste the sweet and sour flavors.

40Bound by desire, they are led on, beaten and struck on their faces and mouths.

41Bound and gagged and assaulted by evil, they are released only through the Name, through the Guru's Teachings. ||7||