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1But the Truth does not grow old; and when it is stitched, it is never torn again.

2O Nanak, the Lord and Master is the Truest of the True. While we meditate on Him, we see Him. ||1||

3First Mehla:

4The knife is Truth, and its steel is totally True.

5Its workmanship is incomparably beautiful.

6It is sharpened on the grindstone of the Shabad.

7It is placed in the scabbard of virtue.

8If the Shaykh is killed with that,

9then the blood of greed will spill out.

10One who is slaughtered in this ritualistic way, will be attached to the Lord.

11O Nanak, at the Lord's door, he is absorbed into His Blessed Vision. ||2||

12First Mehla:

13A beautiful dagger hangs by your waist, and you ride such a beautiful horse.

14But don't be too proud; O Nanak, you may fall head first to the ground. ||3||

15Pauree:

16They alone walk as Gurmukh, who receive the Shabad in the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

17Meditating on the True Lord, they become truthful; they carry in their robes the supplies of the Lord's wealth.

18The devotees look beautiful, singing the Praises of the Lord; following the Guru's Teachings, they become stable and unchanging.

19They enshrine the jewel of contemplation within their minds, and the most sublime Word of the Guru's Shabad.

20He Himself unites in His Union; He Himself grants glorious greatness. ||19||

21Shalok, Third Mehla:

22Everyone is filled with hope; hardly anyone is free of hope.

23O Nanak, blessed is the birth of one, who remains dead while yet alive. ||1||

24Third Mehla:

25Nothing is in the hands of hope. How can one become free of hope?

26What can this poor being do? The Lord Himself creates confusion. ||2||

27Pauree:

28Cursed is the life in this world, without the True Name.

29God is the Great Giver of givers. His wealth is permanent and unchanging.

30That humble being is immaculate, who worships the Lord with each and every breath.

31With your tongue, vibrate the One Inaccessible Lord, the Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts.

32He is all-pervading everywhere. Nanak is a sacrifice to Him. ||20||

33Shalok, First Mehla:

34The union between the lake of the True Guru, and the swan of the soul, was pre-ordained from the very beginning, by the Pleasure of the Lord's Will.

35The diamonds are in this lake; they are the food of the swans.

36The cranes and the ravens may be very wise, but they do not remain in this lake.

37They do not find their food there; their food is different.

38Practicing Truth, the True Lord is found. False is the pride of the false.

39O Nanak, they alone meet the True Guru, who are so pre-destined by the Lord's Command. ||1||

40First Mehla:

41My Lord and Master is immaculate, as are those who think of Him.

42O Nanak, serve Him, who gives to you forever and ever.

43O Nanak, serve Him; by serving Him, sorrow is dispelled.

44Faults and demerits vanish, and virtues take their place; peace comes to dwell in the mind. ||2||

45Pauree:

46He Himself is all-pervading; He Himself is absorbed in the profound state of Samaadhi.

47He Himself instructs; the Gurmukh is satisfied and fulfilled.

48Some, He causes to wander in the wilderness, while others are committed to His devotional worship.

49He alone understands, whom the Lord causes to understand; He Himself attaches mortals to His Name.

50O Nanak, meditating on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, true greatness is obtained. ||21||1|| Sudh||