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1He alone is attached, whom the Lord Himself attaches.

2The jewel of spiritual wisdom is awakened deep within.

3Evil-mindedness is eradicated, and the supreme status is attained.

4By Guru's Grace, meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||3||

5Pressing my palms together, I offer my prayer;

6if it pleases You, Lord, please bless me and fulfill me.

7Grant Your Mercy, Lord, and bless me with devotion.

8Servant Nanak meditates on God forever. ||4||2||

9Soohee, Fifth Mehla:

10Blessed is that soul-bride, who realizes God.

11She obeys the Hukam of His Order, and abandons her self-conceit.

12Imbued with her Beloved, she celebrates in delight. ||1||

13Listen, O my companions - these are the signs on the Path to meet God.

14Dedicate your mind and body to Him; stop living to please others. ||1||Pause||

15One soul-bride counsels another,

16to do only that which pleases God.

17Such a soul-bride merges into the Being of God. ||2||

18One who is in the grip of pride does not obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence.

19She regrets and repents, when her life-night passes away.

20The unfortunate self-willed manmukhs suffer in pain. ||3||

21I pray to God, but I think that He is far away.

22God is imperishable and eternal; He is pervading and permeating everywhere.

23Servant Nanak sings of Him; I see Him Ever-present everywhere. ||4||3||

24Soohee, Fifth Mehla:

25The Giver has put this household of my being under my own control. I am now the mistress of the Lord's Home.

26My Husband Lord has made the ten senses and organs of actions my slaves.

27I have gathered together all the faculties and facilities of this house.

28I am thirsty with desire and longing for my Husband Lord. ||1||

29What Glorious Virtues of my Beloved Husband Lord should I describe?

30He is All-knowing, totally beautiful and merciful; He is the Destroyer of ego. ||1||Pause||

31I am adorned with Truth, and I have applied the mascara of the Fear of God to my eyes.

32I have chewed the betel-leaf of the Ambrosial Naam, the Name of the Lord.

33My bracelets, robes and ornaments beautifully adorn me.

34The soul-bride becomes totally happy, when her Husband Lord comes to her home. ||2||

35By the charms of virtue, I have enticed and fascinated my Husband Lord.

36He is under my power - the Guru has dispelled my doubts.

37My mansion is lofty and elevated.

38Renouncing all other brides, my Beloved has become my lover. ||3||

39The sun has risen, and its light shines brightly.

40I have prepared my bed with infinite care and faith.

41My Darling Beloved is new and fresh; He has come to my bed to enjoy me.

42O Servant Nanak, my Husband Lord has come; the soul-bride has found peace. ||4||4||

43Soohee, Fifth Mehla:

44An intense yearning to meet God has welled up in my heart.

45I have gone out searching to find my Beloved Husband Lord.

46Hearing news of my Beloved, I have laid out my bed in my home.

47Wandering, wandering all around, I came, but I did not even see Him. ||1||

48How can this poor heart be comforted?

49Come and meet me, O Friend; I am a sacrifice to You. ||1||Pause||

50One bed is spread out for the bride and her Husband Lord.

51The bride is asleep, while her Husband Lord is always awake.

52The bride is intoxicated, as if she has drunk wine.

53The soul-bride only awakens when her Husband Lord calls to her. ||2||

54She has lost hope - so many days have passed.

55I have travelled through all the lands and the countries.