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1The Lord of the Universe is beautiful, proficient, wise and all-knowing;

2His Virtues are priceless. By great good fortune, I have found Him; my pain is dispelled, and my hopes are fulfilled.

3Prays Nanak, I have entered Your Sanctuary, Lord, and my fear of death is eradicated. ||2||

4Shalok:

5Without the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, one dies wandering around in confusion, performing all sorts of rituals.

6O Nanak, all are bound by the attractive bonds of Maya, and the karmic record of past actions. ||1||

7Those who are pleasing to God are united with Him; He separates others from Himself.

8Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of God; His greatness is glorious! ||2||

9Chhant:

10In the summer season, in the months of Jayt'h and Asaarh, the heat is terrible, intense and severe.

11The discarded bride is separated from His Love, and the Lord does not even look at her.

12She does not see her Lord, and she dies with an aching sigh; she is defrauded and plundered by her great pride.

13She flails around, like a fish out of water; attached to Maya, she is alienated from the Lord.

14She sins, and so she is fearful of reincarnation; the Messenger of Death will surely punish her.

15Prays Nanak, take me under Your sheltering support, Lord, and protect me; You are the Fulfiller of desire. ||3||

16Shalok:

17With loving faith, I am attached to my Beloved; I cannot survive without Him, even for an instant.

18He is permeating and pervading my mind and body, O Nanak, with intuitive ease. ||1||

19My Friend has taken me by the hand; He has been my best friend, lifetime after lifetime.

20He has made me the slave of His feet; O Nanak, my consciousness is filled with love for God. ||2||

21Chhant:

22The rainy season is beautiful; the months of Saawan and Bhaadon bring bliss.

23The clouds are low, and heavy with rain; the waters and the lands are filled with honey.

24God is all-pervading everywhere; the nine treasures of the Lord's Name fill the homes of all hearts.

25Meditating in remembrance on the Lord and Master, the Searcher of hearts, all one's ancestry is saved.

26No blemish sticks to that being who remains awake and aware in the Love of the Lord; the Merciful Lord is forever forgiving.

27Prays Nanak, I have found my Husband Lord, who is forever pleasing to my mind. ||4||

28Shalok:

29Thirsty with desire, I wander around; when will I behold the Lord of the World?

30Is there any humble Saint, any friend, O Nanak, who can lead me to meet with God? ||1||

31Without meeting Him, I have no peace or tranquility; I cannot survive for a moment, even for an instant.

32Entering the Sanctuary of the Lord's Holy Saints, O Nanak, my desires are fulfilled. ||2||

33Chhant:

34In the cool, autumn season, in the months of Assu and Katik, I am thirsty for the Lord.

35Searching for the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, I wander around wondering, when will I meet my Lord, the treasure of virtue?

36Without my Beloved Husband Lord, I find no peace, and all my necklaces and bracelets become cursed.

37So beautiful, so wise, so clever and knowing; still, without the breath, it is just a body.

38I look here and there, in the ten directions; my mind is so thirsty to meet God!

39Prays Nanak, shower Your Mercy upon me; unite me with Yourself, O God, O treasure of virtue. ||5||

40Shalok:

41The fire of desire is cooled and quenched; my mind and body are filled with peace and tranquility.

42O Nanak, I have met my Perfect God; the illusion of duality is dispelled. ||1||