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1Those who embody the energies of sattva-white light, raajas-red passion, and taamas-black darkness, abide in the Fear of God, along with the many created forms.

2This miserable deceiver Maya abides in the Fear of God; the Righteous Judge of Dharma is utterly afraid of Him as well. ||3||

3The entire expanse of the Universe is in the Fear of God; only the Creator Lord is without this Fear.

4Says Nanak, God is the companion of His devotees; His devotees look beautiful in the Court of the Lord. ||4||1||

5Maaroo, Fifth Mehla:

6The five year old orphan boy Dhroo, by meditating in remembrance on the Lord, became stationary and permanent.

7For the sake of his son, Ajaamal called out, ""O Lord, Naaraayan"", who struck down and killed the Messenger of Death. ||1||

8My Lord and Master has saved many, countless beings.

9I am meek, with little or no understanding, and unworthy; I seek protection at the Lord's Door. ||1||Pause||

10Baalmeek the outcaste was saved, and the poor hunter was saved as well.

11The elephant remembered the Lord in his mind for an instant, and so was carried across. ||2||

12He saved His devotee Prahlaad, and tore Harnaakhash with his nails.

13Bidar, the son of a slave-girl, was purified, and all his generations were redeemed. ||3||

14What sins of mine should I speak of? I am intoxicated with false emotional attachment.

15Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Lord; please, reach out and take me into Your embrace. ||4||2||

16Maaroo, Fifth Mehla:

17For the sake of riches, I wandered around in so many ways; I rushed around, making all sorts of efforts.

18The deeds I did in egotism and pride, have all been done in vain. ||1||

19Other days are of no use to me;

20please bless me with those days, O Dear God, on which I may sing the Lord's Praises. ||1||Pause||

21Gazing upon children, spouse, household and possessions, one is entangled in these.

22Tasting the wine of Maya, one is intoxicated, and never sings of the Lord, Har, Har. ||2||

23In this way, I have examined lots of methods, but without the Saints, it is not found.

24You are the Great Giver, the great and almighty God; I have come to beg a gift from You. ||3||

25Abandoning all pride and self-importance, I have sought the Sanctuary of the dust of the feet of the Lord's slave.

26Says Nanak, meeting with the Lord, I have become one with Him; I have found supreme bliss and peace. ||4||3||

27Maaroo, Fifth Mehla:

28In what place is the Name established? Where does egotism dwell?

29What injury have you suffered, listening to abuse from someone else's mouth? ||1||

30Listen: who are you, and where did you come from?

31You don't even know how long you will stay here; you have no hint of when you shall leave. ||1||Pause||

32Wind and water have patience and tolerance; the earth has compassion and forgiveness, no doubt.

33The union of the five tattvas - the five elements - has brought you into being. Which of these is evil? ||2||

34The Primal Lord, the Architect of Destiny, formed your form; He also burdened you with egotism.

35He alone is born and dies; He alone comes and goes. ||3||

36Nothing of the color and the form of the creation shall remain; the entire expanse is transitory.

37Prays Nanak, when He brings His play to its close, then only the One, the One Lord remains. ||4||4||