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1Nanak has been blessed with God's Mercy; God has made him His Slave. ||4||25||55||

2Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla:

3The Lord is the Hope and Support of His devotees; there is nowhere else for them to go.

4O God, Your Name is my power, realm, relatives and riches. ||1||

5God has granted His Mercy, and saved His slaves.

6The slanderers rot in their slander; they are seized by the Messenger of Death. ||1||Pause||

7The Saints meditate on the One Lord, and no other.

8They offer their prayers to the One Lord, who is pervading and permeating all places. ||2||

9I have heard this old story, spoken by the devotees,

10that all the wicked are cut apart into pieces, while His humble servants are blessed with honor. ||3||

11Nanak speaks the true words, which are obvious to all.

12God's servants are under God's Protection; they have absolutely no fear. ||4||26||56||

13Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla:

14God breaks the bonds which hold us; He holds all power in His hands.

15No other actions will bring release; save me, O my Lord and Master. ||1||

16I have entered Your Sanctuary, O Perfect Lord of Mercy.

17Those whom You preserve and protect, O Lord of the Universe, are saved from the trap of the world. ||1||Pause||

18Hope, doubt, corruption and emotional attachment - in these, he is engrossed.

19The false material world abides in his mind, and he does not understand the Supreme Lord God. ||2||

20O Perfect Lord of Supreme Light, all beings belong to You.

21As You keep us, we live, O infinite, inaccessible God. ||3||

22Cause of causes, All-powerful Lord God, please bless me with Your Name.

23Nanak is carried across in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, Har, Har. ||4||27||57||

24Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla:

25Who? Who has not fallen, by placing their hopes in you?

26You are enticed by the great enticer - this is the way to hell! ||1||

27O vicious mind, no faith can be placed in you; you are totally intoxicated.

28The donkey's leash is only removed, after the load is placed on his back. ||1||Pause||

29You destroy the value of chanting, intensive meditation and self-discipline; you shall suffer in pain, beaten by the Messenger of Death.

30You do not meditate, so you shall suffer the pains of reincarnation, you shameless buffoon! ||2||

31The Lord is your Companion, your Helper, your Best Friend; but you disagree with Him.

32You are in love with the five thieves; this brings terrible pain. ||3||

33Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of the Saints, who have conquered their minds.

34He gives body, wealth and everything to the slaves of God. ||4||28||58||

35Bilaaval, Fifth Mehla:

36Try to meditate, and contemplate the source of peace, and bliss will come to you.

37Chanting, and meditating on the Name of the Lord of the Universe, perfect understanding is achieved. ||1||

38Meditating on the Lotus Feet of the Guru, and chanting the Name of the Lord, I live.

39Worshipping the Supreme Lord God in adoration, my mouth drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar. ||1||Pause||

40All beings and creatures dwell in peace; the minds of all yearn for the Lord.

41Those who continually remember the Lord, do good deeds for others; they harbor no ill will towards anyone. ||2||