ਅੰਤ ਕਾਲ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਨਿਗ੍ਰਹ ਕੈ ਜੋਧਾ ਜੂਝੈ ਇਤ ਉਤ ਜਤ ਕਤ ਹੋਤ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।

अंत काल एक घरी निग्रह कै जोधा जूझै इत उत जत कत होत जै जै कार जी ।

Ant Kaal Ayk Gharee Nigrah Kai Jodhaa Joojhai , It Out Jat Kat Hot Jai Jai Kaar Jee ।

As a brave warrior lays down his life fighting for his noble cause determinedly till the end, he is applauded here, there and everywhere as a martyr.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਤ ਕਾਲ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਨਿਗ੍ਰਹ ਕੈ ਚੋਰੁ ਮਰੈ ਫਾਸੀ ਕੈ ਸੂਰੀ ਚਢਾਏ ਜਗ ਮੈ ਧਿਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।

अंत काल एक घरी निग्रह कै चोरु मरै फासी कै सूरी चढाए जग मै धिकार जी ।

Ant Kaal Ayk Gharee Nigrah Kai Choru Marai , Dhaasee Kai Sooree Chaddhaaay Jag Mai Dhikaar Jee ।

Contrary to this, as a thief determinedly makes up his mind to commit theft, if caught, he is jailed, hanged or punished, he is degraded and rebuked the world over

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਕੈ ਅਸਾਧ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸੁਭਾਵ ਗਤਿ ਮਾਨਸ ਅਉਤਾਰ ਜੀ ॥੭੦॥

तैसे दुरमति गुरमति कै असाध साध संगति सुभाव गति मानस अउतार जी ॥७०॥

Taisay Duramati Gurmati Kai Asaadh Saadha , Sangati Soubhaav Gati Maanas Aoutaar Jee ॥70॥

Similarly one becomes bad and wicked with base wisdom whereas accepting and abiding by Guru's wisdom makes a person noble and virtuous. A human being makes his life a success or failure according to the company he keeps or his devotion to the holy congregation. (70)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਦਿ ਕੈ ਅਨਾਦਿ ਅਰ ਅੰਤਿ ਕੈ ਅਨੰਤ ਅਤਿ ਪਾਰ ਕੈ ਅਪਾਰ ਨ ਅਥਾਹ ਥਾਹ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।

आदि कै अनादि अर अंति कै अनंत अति पार कै अपार न अथाह थाह पाई है ।

Aadi Kai Anaadi Ar Anti Kai Anant Ati , Paar Kai Apaar N Adaah Daah Paaee Hai ।

As the imperishable God is beyond beginning though He is the beginning of all; as He is beyond end since He is the end of all; as He is beyond the farthest conceivable extent as He is unfathomable, so is the praise of the True Guru just like that of Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਿਤਿ ਕੈ ਅਮਿਤਿ ਅਰ ਸੰਖ ਕੈ ਅਸੰਖ ਪੁਨਿ ਲੇਖ ਕੈ ਅਲੇਖ ਨਹੀ ਤੌਲ ਕੈ ਤੌਲਾਈ ਹੈ ।

मिति कै अमिति अर संख कै असंख पुनि लेख कै अलेख नही तौल कै तौलाई है ।

Miti Kai Amiti Ar Sankh Kai Asankh Pouni , Laykh Kai Alaykh Nahee Taul Kai Taulaaee Hai ।

As the imperishable God is beyond measurement, beyond counting, beyond perception, beyond· weighing; so is the praise of a True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਰਧ ਉਰਧ ਪਰਜੰਤ ਕੈ ਅਪਾਰ ਜੰਤ ਅਗਮ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਨ ਮੋਲ ਕੈ ਮੁਲਾਈ ਹੈ ।

अरध उरध परजंत कै अपार जंत अगम अगोचर न मोल कै मुलाई है ।

Aradh Uradh Parajant Kai Apaar Janta , Agam Agochar N Mol Kai Mulaaee Hai ।

As the Almighty is limitless, inaccessible, beyond the perception of senses and evaluation, so is the praise of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਤਿ ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਡਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੭੧॥

परमदभुत असचरज बिसम अति अबिगति गति सतिगुर की बडाई है ॥७१॥

Paramadabhout Asacharaj Bisam Ati , Abigati Gati Satigur Kee Badaaee Hai ॥71॥

As God Almighty is absolutely marvellous, astonishing and very strange, so is the praise of True Guru. (71)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਤੀਰਥ ਪੁਰਬ ਕੋਟਿ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨਿ ਸਰਨ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर तीरथ पुरब कोटि देवी देव सेव गुर चरनि सरन है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Teerad Purab Koti , Dayvee Dayv Sayv Gur Charani Saran Hai ।

Refuge of a True Guru is equivalent to pilgrimage of millions of holy places. Service of millions of gods and goddesses is also equivalent to living in the service of True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਕਾਮਨਾ ਸਕਲ ਫਲ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਿਧਿ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਅਮਰਨ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर कामना सकल फल रिधि सिधि निधि अवतार अमरन है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Kaamanaa Sakal Dhala , Ridhi Sidhi Nidhi Avataar Amaran Hai ।

All desires fructify in the holy refuge of True Guru. All the miraculous powers remain in attendance forever.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਧਾਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਤਾਰਨ ਤਰਨ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर नाम निहकाम धाम भगति जुगति करि तारन तरन है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Naam Nihakaam Dhaama , Bhagati Jougati Kari Taaran Taran Hai ।

Meditation on Lord's name carried out in the refuge of the True Guru but with no reward at the back of the mind, is the place of all the comforts and peace in the world. A devoted Sikh absorbs himself in Naam Simran and sails across the worldly ocean beside helping others in their emancipation.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧ ਹਰਨ ਭਰਨ ਗਤਿ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਰਨ ਹੈ ॥੭੨॥

चरन सरनि गुर महिमा अगाधि बोध हरन भरन गति कारन करन है ॥७२॥

Charan Sarani Gur Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodha , Haran Bharan Gati Kaaran Karan Hai ॥72॥

The glory of the refuge of a True Guru is beyond perception. Like eternal Lord, it destroys all base deeds and vices and fills a person with virtues. (72)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਏਕਮੇਕ ਰੋਮ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਨੰਤ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਗੁਰ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख एकमेक रोम महिमा अनंत अगम अपार गुर महिमा निधान है ।

Gursikh Aykamayk Rom Mahimaa Ananta , Agam Apaar Gur Mahimaa Nidhaan Hai ।

By virtue of inexhaustible toil of Naam Simran in the service of a True Guru, the praise of a hair of a Gursikh is infinite. Then the inaccessible Satguru with countless virtues is a treasure house of praises.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਏਕਮੇਕ ਬੋਲ ਕੋ ਨ ਤੋਲ ਮੋਲ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਅਗਮਿਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख एकमेक बोलको न तोल मोल स्री गुर सबद अगमिति गिआन धिआन है ।

Gursikh Aykamayk Bol Ko N Tol Mola , Sree Gur Sabad Agamiti Giaan Dhiaan Hai ।

Those who obey the commands of their True Guru; those who are one with their Guru; their words are beyond evaluation. Then the divine words of a True Guru, his Gyan (knowledge) and reflection on his precepts is beyond comprehension.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਏਕਮੇਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਤਾਰੈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਕਟਾਛ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੋ ਨ ਪਰਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख एकमेक द्रिसटि द्रिसटि तारै स्री गुर कटाछ क्रिपा को न परमान है ।

Gursikh Aykamayk Drisati Drisati Taarai , Sree Gur Kataachh Kripaa Ko N Paramaan Hai ।

When one who is in harmony with True Guru, who meditates on His name, his one glimpse is good enough to sail the recipient across the ocean. Then the intensity of power of a True Guru is incomprehensible.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਏਕਮੇਕ ਪਲ ਸੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਰਸ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਿਰਬਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੭੩॥

गुरसिख एकमेक पल संग रंग रस अबिगत गति सतिगुर निरबान है ॥७३॥

Gursikh Aykamayk Pal Sang Rang Rasa , Abigat Gati Satigur Nirabaan Hai ॥73॥

The company of a person for a second, who is deep into the meditation of Lord's name bless one with happiness, ecstasy and elixir of life. Like indestructible Lord, Satguru is an epitome of eternal bliss. (73)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਬਹੁ ਬਰਨ ਘਟਾ ਘਮੰਡ ਬਸੁਧਾ ਬਿਰਾਜਮਾਨ ਬਰਖਾ ਅਨੰਦ ਕੈ ।

बरन बरन बहु बरन घटा घमंड बसुधा बिराजमान बरखा अनंद कै ।

Baran Baran Bahu Baran Ghataa Ghamanda , Basudhaa Biraajamaan Barakhaa Anand Kai ।

The gathering of thick and different hue of clouds in the sky causes rain that beautifies the Earth spreading happiness all around.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਪ੍ਰਫੁਲਿਤ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਫਲ ਫੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਕੰਦ ਕੈ ।

बरन बरन हुइ प्रफुलित बनासपती बरन बरन फल फूल मूल कंद कै ।

Baran Baran Hui Pradhulit Banaasapatee , Baran Baran Dhal Dhool Mool Kand Kai ।

That also causes colourful flowers to bloom. The vegetation wears a fresh and new look.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਖਗ ਬਿਬਿਧ ਭਾਖਾ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਕੁਸਮ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਪਉਨ ਗਉਨ ਸੀਤ ਮੰਦ ਕੈ ।

बरन बरन खग बिबिध भाखा प्रगास कुसम सुगंध पउन गउन सीत मंद कै ।

Baran Baran Khag Bibidh Bhaakhaa Pragaasa , Kousam Sougandh Paoun Gaoun Seet Mand Kai ।

With fragrance of the colourful flowers carried by cool breeze and fruits of different shape, size and taste, birds of various species come and sing songs merrily.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਰਵਨ ਗਵਨ ਜਲ ਥਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਨ ਸੋਭਾ ਨਿਧਿ ਸਫਲ ਹੁਇ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਕੈ ॥੭੪॥

रवन गवन जल थन त्रिन सोभा निधि सफल हुइ चरन कमल मकरंद कै ॥७४॥

Ravan Gavan Jal Dan Trin Sobhaa Nidhi , Sadhal Hui Charan Kamal Makarand Kai ॥74॥

Enjoying all these attractions of the rainy season become more fruitful and enjoyable by putting hard work on the meditation of Lord's name as is advised by Satguru. (74)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੀਟੀ ਕੈ ਉਦਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਹਸਤੀ ਸਮਾਇ ਕੈਸੇ ਅਤੁਲ ਪਹਾਰ ਭਾਰ ਭ੍ਰਿੰਗੀਨ ਉਠਾਵਈ ।

चीटी कै उदर बिखै हसती समाइ कैसे अतुल पहार भार भ्रिंगीन उठावई ।

Cheetee Kai Udar Bikhai Hasatee Samaai Kaisay , Atul Pahaar Bhaar Bhringeen Outthaavaee ।

As an elephant cannot be contained in the stomach of an ant, as a small flying insect cannot lift the weight of a mountain,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਾਛਰ ਕੈ ਡੰਗ ਨ ਮਰਤ ਹੈ ਬਸਿਤ ਨਾਗੁ ਮਕਰੀ ਨ ਚੀਤੈ ਜੀਤੈ ਸਰਿ ਨ ਪੂਜਾਵਈ ।

माछर कै डंग न मरत है बसित नागु मकरी न चीतै जीतै सरि न पूजावई ।

Maachhar Kai Dang N Marat Hai Basit Naagu , Makaree N Cheetai Jeetai Sari N Poojaavaee ।

As a mosquito sting cannot kill the king of snakes, a spider can neither win a tiger nor match with it,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤਮਚਰ ਉਡਤ ਨ ਪਹੂਚੈ ਆਕਾਸ ਬਾਸ ਮੂਸਾ ਤਉ ਨ ਪੈਰਤ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਪਾਰ ਪਾਵਈ ।

तमचर उडत न पहूचै आकास बास मूसा तउ न पैरत समुंद्र पार पावई ।

Tamachar Udat N Pahoochai Aakaas Baasa , Moosaa Tau N Pairat Samoundr Paar Paavaee ।

As an owl cannot fly and reach the sky, nor can a rat swim across the ocean and reach the far side,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਗਰ ਜਿਉ ਬੂੰਦ ਹੁਇ ਸਮਾਵਈ ॥੭੫॥

तैसे प्रिअ प्रेम नेम अगम अगाधि बोधि गुरमुखि सागर जिउ बूंद हुइ समावई ॥७५॥

Taisay Pria Praym Naym Agam Agaadhi Bodhi , Gurmukhi Saagar Jiu Boond Hui Samaavaee ॥75॥

So are the ethics of love of our beloved Lord difficult and beyond for us to understand. It is a very serious subject. As a drop of water merges with the water of the ocean, so does a devoted Sikh of the Guru becomes one with his beloved Lord. (75)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਕੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗ ਗੰਗ ਸਾਗਰ ਲਹਰਿ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति अवगाहन कै साधसंगि आतम तरंग गंग सागर लहरि है ।

Sabad Surati Avagaahan Kai Saadhasangi , Aatam Tarang Gang Saagar Lahari Hai ।

When a Sikh joins in the holy congregation and become engrossed in the divine word, the ecstasy of the spiritual waves felt by him is like the waves of the ocean.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਗਮ ਅਥਾਹਿ ਆਹਿ ਅਪਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਅਤਿ ਰਤਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਨਿਧਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਗਹਰਿ ਹੈ ।

अगम अथाहि आहि अपर अपार अति रतन प्रगास निधि पूरन गहरि है ।

Agam Adaahi Aahi Apar Apaar Ati , Ratan Pragaas Nidhi Pooran Gahari Hai ।

The ocean-like Lord is beyond our reach and its depth is unfathomable. One who stays engrossed in Naam Simran and adulations of the Lord is able to realise the jewel-like treasure of the Almighty.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਹੰਸ ਮਰਜੀਵਾ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਹਕ ਚਾਹਕ ਸੰਤ ਨਿਸ ਦਿਨ ਘਟਿਕਾ ਮਹੂਰਤ ਪਹਰ ਹੈ ।

हंस मरजीवा गुन गाहक चाहक संत निस दिन घटिका महूरत पहर है ।

Hans Marajeevaa Goun Gaahak Chaahak Santa , Nis Din Ghatikaa Mahoorat Pahar Hai ।

The true disciple and seeker of the Lord remains a trader for the jewel-like traits of the Lord's name and he is never affected by the time of the day or night, watch, auspiciousness of the time and other rites and rituals.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਵਾਂਤ ਬੂੰਦ ਬਰਖਾ ਜਿਉ ਗਵਨ ਘਟਾ ਘਮੰਡ ਹੋਤ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਅਉ ਨਰ ਨਰਹਰ ਹੈ ॥੭੬॥

स्वांत बूंद बरखा जिउ गवन घटा घमंड होत मुकताहल अउ नर नरहर है ॥७६॥

Svaant Boond Barakhaa Jiu Gavan Ghataa Ghamanda , Hot Moukataahal Au Nar Narahar Hai ॥76॥

As the Swati raindrop becomes a precious pearl when it falls on a clam in the deep sea, similarly when a Sikh experiences the divine unstruck music in the tenth opening (Dasam Duar) as a result of Naam Simran, he becomes God from the form of a human being. (76)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਜੋਤ ਕੋ ਉਦੋਤ ਭਇਓ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਅਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव जोत को उदोत भइओ त्रिभवन अउ त्रिकाल अंतरि दिखाए है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Jot Ko Udot Bhaiao , Tribhavan Au Trikaal Antari Dikhaaay Hai ।

With the absorption of his mind in the divine word, a devoted servant of the Guru experiences the radiance of the Lord within, and in such a state, he becomes aware of the happenings three worlds and in the three periods.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव गुरमति कोप्रगास अकथ कथा बिनोद अलख लखाए है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Gurmati Ko Pragaasa , Akad Kadaa Binod Alakh Lakhaaay Hai ।

With the lodging of the divine word in the consciousness Guru-conscious person, he experiences the refulgence of the divine wisdom within. And in this state, he establishes a relationship with the God and enjoys lasting bliss. He then understands the unknowable Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਰਸਿਕ ਹੁਇ ਅਪੀਆ ਪੀਆਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव निझर अपार धार प्रेम रस रसिक हुइ अपीआ पीआए है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Nijhar Apaar Dhaara , Praym Ras Rasik Hui Apeeaa Peeaaay Hai ।

By his engrossment in the word, he experiences a perpetual flow of elixir of Naam from the Dasam Duar and he continuously enjoys its relishment.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਸੋਹੰ ਸੋਹ ਅਜਪਾ ਜਾਪ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੭੭॥

सबद सुरति लिव सोहं सोह अजपा जाप सहज समाधि सुख सागर समाए है ॥७७॥

Sabad Surati Liv Sohan Soh Ajapaa Jaapa , Sahaj Samaadhi Soukh Saagar Samaaay Hai ॥77॥

This engrossment of his consciousness attaches him with the comforting and peace-giving Lord and he remains absorbed meditating on His name. (77)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਧਿ ਕੈ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਕੈ ਉਪਾਧਿ ਕੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਦੋਖ ਹੁਤੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧ ਗੁਰ ਬੈਦ ਪੈ ਲੈ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

आधि कै बिआधि कै उपाधि कै त्रिदोख हुते गुरसिख साध गुर बैद पै लै आए है ।

Aadhi Kai Biaadhi Kai Oupaadhi Kai Tridokh Houtay , Gursikh Saadh Gur Baid Pai Lai Aaay Hai ।

The disciple servant of the Guru brings all those who suffer from physical, psychic or ailments of mind, to the doctor like True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਮਿਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਪੇਖ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਮੇਟੇ ਜੋਨ ਜਮ ਭੈ ਨਿਵਾਰੇ ਅਭੈ ਪਦ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

अंमित कटाछ पेख जनम मरन मेटे जोन जम भै निवारे अभै पद पाए है ।

Anmit Kataachh Paykh Janam Maran Maytay , Jon Jam Bhai Nivaaray Abhai Pad Paaay Hai ।

The True Guru obliterates their cycle of re-incarnation by casting one clement look of grace upon them. He makes them free of all psychosis of death and thus they attain a state of fearlessness.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਜ ਲੇਪਨ ਕੈ ਦੀਖਿਆ ਸੀਖਿਆ ਸੰਜਮ ਕੈ ਅਉਖਦ ਖਵਾਏ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रज लेपन कै दीखिआ सीखिआ संजम कै अउखद खवाए है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Raj Laypan Kai , Deekhiaa Seekhiaa Sanjam Kai Aoukhad Khavaaay Hai ।

By providing support to all those who come to his refuge, by consecrating them with practice of meditation and imparting them with divine knowledge, he provides them with the medication of Naam and restraint.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਰਮ ਭਰਮ ਖੋਏ ਧਾਵਤ ਬਰਜਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੭੮॥

करम भरम खोए धावत बरजि राखे निहचल मति सुख सहज समाए है ॥७८॥

Karam Bharam Khoay Dhaavat Baraji Raakhay , Nihachal Mati Soukh Sahaj Samaaay Hai ॥78॥

And thus the ailing persons sheds away the network of rites and rituals controlling the wandering mind for enjoyment of false pleasures. They then stay in stable disposition and acquire state of equipoise. (78)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬੋਹਿਥਿ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਭਏ ਨਿਰਭੈ ਹੁਇ ਪਾਰਗਾਮੀ ਬੋਹਿਥ ਸਮੀਪ ਬੂਡਿ ਮਰਤ ਅਭਾਗੇ ਹੈ ।

बोहिथि प्रवेस भए निरभै हुइ पारगामी बोहिथ समीप बूडि मरत अभागे है ।

Bohidi Pravays Bhaay Nirabhai Hui Paaragaamee , Bohid Sameep Boodi Marat Abhaagay Hai ।

Once someone boards a ship, he is confident of sailing across the sea. But many unfortunates die even when the ship is near about.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੰਦਨ ਸਮੀਪ ਦ੍ਰੁਗੰਧ ਸੋ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਹੋਹਿ ਦੁਰੰਤਰ ਤਰ ਗੰਧ ਮਾਰੁਤ ਨ ਲਾਗੇ ਹੈ ।

चंदन समीप द्रुगंध सो सुगंध होहि दुरंतर तर गंध मारुत न लागे है ।

Chandan Sameep Drougandh So Sougandh Hohi , Durantar Tar Gandh Maarout N Laagay Hai ।

Fragrance less trees acquire fragrance when they grow near Sandalwood trees. But those trees which are located far away do not receive fragrant breeze of Sandalwood as it cannot reach them.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਿਹਜਾ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਨਾਰਿ ਗਰ ਹਾਰਿ ਹੋਤ ਪੁਰਖ ਬਿਦੇਸਿ ਕੁਲ ਦੀਪਕ ਨ ਜਾਗੇ ਹੈ ।

सिहजा संजोग भोग नारि गर हारि होत पुरख बिदेसि कुल दीपक न जागे है ।

Sihajaa Sanjog Bhog Naari Gar Haari Hota , Purakh Bidaysi Kul Deepak N Jaagay Hai ।

To enjoy the pleasure of nocturnal bed, a faithful wife clings to her husband. But one whose husband is away don't even feel like lighting a lamp in her home.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਪਲ ਅਨੁਰਾਗੇ ਹੈ ॥੭੯॥

स्री गुरू क्रिपा निधान सिमरन गिआन धिआन गुरमुख सुखफल पल अनुरागे है ॥७९॥

Sree Guru Kripaa Nidhaan Simaran Giaan Dhiaana , Gurmoukh Soukhaphal Pal Anuraagay Hai ॥79॥

Similarly, a Gursikh who holds the Guru close receives comfort by following the teachings of the Guru and meditating upon the Name that the Guru has blessed him with. One who does not feel the presence of Vaheguru cannot attain peace. (79)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਕੇ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਅਤਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल के महातम अगाधि बोधि अति असचरज मै नमो नमो नम है ।

Charan Kamal Kay Mahaatam Agaadhi Bodhi , Ati Asacharaj Mai Namo Namo Nam Hai ।

The praise of the lotus feet of Satguru Ii is comprehension. It is indeed wonderful. Salutations time and again.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਮਲ ਕੋਮਲਤਾ ਅਉ ਸੀਤਲ ਸੀਤਲਤਾ ਕੈ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸੁ ਤਾਸੁ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨ ਸਮ ਹੈ ।

कोमल कोमलता अउ सीतल सीतलता कै बासना सुबासु तासु दुतीआ न सम है ।

Komal Komalataa Au Seetal Seetalataa Kai , Baasanaa Soubaasu Taasu Douteeaa N Sam Hai ।

They are tender than the tenderness of the whole world. They are indeed comfortably cool. No other fragrance matches them.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਨਿਜ ਆਸਨ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਰਸ ਗੰਮਿਤ ਅਗਮ ਹੈ ।

सहज समाधि निज आसन सिंघासन स्वाद बिसमाद रस गंमित अगम है ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Nij Aasan Singhaasana , Svaad Bisamaad Ras Ganmit Agam Hai ।

The disciple, who lives ever in attendance of the holy feet of the True Satguru Ii and has worked hard on meditation of Lord's name, has relished the supernatural elixir of Naam Simran.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਰੂਪ ਕੈ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਮਨ ਮਨਸਾ ਬਕਤ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਬਿਸਮੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਹੈ ॥੮੦॥

रूप कै अनूप रूप मन मनसा बकत अकथ कथा बिनोद बिसमै बिसम है ॥८०॥

Roop Kai Anoop Roop Man Manasaa Bakata , Akad Kadaa Binod Bisamai Bisam Hai ॥80॥

The beauty of Satguru's lotus feet is exemplary. The desire and faculty of mind tires describing it. Their praise indescribable. This wonder of wonders is astonishing. (80)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦਰਸਨ ਸਬਦ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧ ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਹੈ ।

सतिगुर दरसन सबद अगाधि बोध अबिगति गति नेत नेत नमो नमो है ।

Satigur Darasan Sabad Agaadhi Bodha , Abigati Gati Nayt Nayt Namo Namo Hai ।

Understanding the deep philosophy and his precept is highly unfathomable matter that is beyond comprehension. Like the imperishable Lord, it is beyond and infinite and worthy of salutation time and again.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਪਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਠਟ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन अरु सबद गिआनलिव गुपत प्रगट ठट पूरन ब्रहम है ।

Daras Dhiaan Aru Sabad Giaan Liva , Goupat Pragat Tthat Pooran Braham Hai ।

By concentrating mind in his philosophy and attaching the mind in Naam Simran, one realises the omnipresent Lord in the entire expanse created by Him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਕੁਸਮਾਵਲੀ ਸੁਗੰਧਿ ਏਕ ਅਉ ਅਨੇਕ ਰੂਪ ਗਮਿਤਾ ਅਗਮ ਹੈ ।

निरगुन सरगुन कुसमावली सुगंधि एक अउ अनेक रूप गमिता अगम है ।

Niragoun Saragoun Kousamaavalee Sougandhi , Ayk Au Anayk Roop Gamitaa Agam Hai ।

One Transcendental Lord is appearing in countless immanent forms. Like the fragrance of a flower bed, He, the inaccessible can be realised and felt.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਅਚਰਜੈ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਅਲਖ ਬਿਸਮੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਹੈ ॥੮੧॥

परमदभुत अचरजै असचरज मै अकथ कथा अलख बिसमै बिसम है ॥८१॥

Paramadabhout Acharajai Asacharaj Mai , Akad Kadaa Alakh Bisamai Bisam Hai ॥81॥

The precept and philosophy of the True Guru is utmost admirable. It is most astonishing and beyond description. He is beyond understanding and stranger than the strangest. (81)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਜਮ ਕੈ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਤ੍ਰਤਾ ਨਿਵਾਰੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ।

सतिगुर दरस धिआन गिआन अंजम कै मित्र सत्रता निवारी पूरन ब्रहम है ।

Satigur Daras Dhiaan Giaan Anjam Kai , Mitr Satrataa Nivaaree Pooran Braham Hai ।

By concentrating mind on the vision and by toiling on Naam Simran with rapt attention, one destroys all enmity and friendship and experiences presence of One Lord God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਪਰਵੇਸ ਆਦਿ ਕਉ ਆਦੇਸ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਮੇਟਿ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਅਗਮ ਹੈ ।

गुर उपदेस परवेस आदि कउ आदेस उसतति निंदा मेटि गंमिता अगम है ।

Gur Oupadays Paravays Aadi Kau Aadaysa , Ousatati Nindaa Mayti Ganmitaa Agam Hai ।

By imbibing the words of the Guru in one's heart and by the counsel of the True Guru can one indulge in His praise humbly. All desires of praise and slander are destroyed and one reaches the inaccessible Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗਹੇ ਧਾਵਤ ਬਰਜਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਥਕਤ ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गहे धावत बरजि राखे आसा मनसा थकत सफल जनम है ।

Charan Sarani Gahay Dhaavat Baraji Raakhay , Aasaa Manasaa Dakat Sadhal Janam Hai ।

By taking the refuge of a True Guru, a mind chasing vices and other evil pleasures come to rest. All desires and expectations end. Thus a human birth becomes a success.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਾਧੁ ਸੰਗਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਰਮ ਕਰਮ ਹੈ ॥੮੨॥

साधु संगि प्रेम नेम जीवन मुकति गति काम निहकाम निहकरम करम है ॥८२॥

Saadhu Sangi Praym Naym Jeevan Moukati Gati , Kaam Nihakaam Nihakaram Karam Hai ॥82॥

Through joining the congregation of the Guru (Sadh Sangat), one reaches the state of emancipation while alive (Jeevan Mukt). One feels unaffected by worldly desires and instead focusses on Simran and Seva without desire for any reward. (82)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਗਤਿ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮਾਤ੍ਰ ਕੈ ।

सतिगुर देव सेव अलख अभेव गति सावधान साध संग सिमरन मात्र कै ।

Satigur Dayv Sayv Alakh Abhayv Gati , Saavadhaan Saadh Sang Simaran Maatr Kai ।

Keeping company of holy persons wakefully, serving the effulgent True Guru and practicing continuous Naam Simran the indescribable and incomprehensible Lord is perceived.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਰੀਤਿ ਪਾਰਸ ਕਰੈ ਮਨੂਰ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਮੈ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਦੈ ਕੁਪਾਤ੍ਰਹਿ ਸੁਪਾਤ੍ਰ ਕੈ ।

पतित पुनीत रीति पारस करै मनूर बांसु मै सुबास दै कुपात्रहि सुपात्र कै ।

Patit Pouneet Reeti Paaras Karai Manoora , Baansu Mai Soubaas Dai Koupaatrahi Soupaatr Kai ।

In the true tradition of converting sinners into pious individuals, by the sermon of Naam Simran, a True Guru changes the iron slag-like base persons into gold/philosopher-stone. And by instilling the fragrance of Naam Simran in the bamboo-like arrogant individuals, he makes them superior persons.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਕਰਿ ਪਾਵਨ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਕੀਨੇ ਪਾਰਸ ਮਨੂਰ ਬਾਂਸ ਬਾਸੈ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਜਾਤ੍ਰ ਕੈ ।

पतित पुनीत करि पावन पवित्र कीने पारस मनूर बांस बासै द्रुम जात्र कै ।

Patit Pouneet Kari Paavan Pavitr Keenay , Paaras Manoor Baans Baasai Droum Jaatr Kai ।

He who is made noble by Guru, strives to make others noble. Focusing on Naam, an iron-like person is made into gold or a philosopher's stone. A bamboo-like arrogant person becomes humble and acquires a fragrance that spreads to others.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਖਾਵੰਤ ਜੀਅ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਜਲ ਦੀਜੈ ਮੋਹਿ ਕੰਠ ਛੇਦ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਕੈ ॥੮੩॥

सरिता समुंद्र साधसंगि त्रिखावंत जीअ क्रिपा जल दीजै मोहि कंठ छेद चात्रकै ॥८३॥

Saritaa Samoundr Saadhasangi Trikhaavant Jeea , Kripaa Jal Deejai Mohi Kantth Chhayd Chaatrakai ॥83॥

The company of holy and True Guru is like rivers and lakes from where his disciples drink the elixir of Naam and quench their thirst. I, an unfortunate person am still thirsty because I am full of ill traits and vices. Please be clement on me and grant me the boon of Naam Simran. (83)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬੀਸ ਕੇ ਬਰਤਮਾਨ ਭਏ ਨ ਸੁਬਾਸੁ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਹੇਮ ਨ ਭਏ ਮਨੂਰ ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

बीस के बरतमान भए न सुबासु बांसु हेम न भए मनूर लोग बेद गिआन है ।

Bees Kay Baratamaan Bhaay N Soubaasu Baansu , Haym N Bhaay Manoor Log Bayd Giaan Hai ।

Practically, bamboo cannot acquire fragnance and iron cannot become gold. However, through the Guru, a bamboo-like arrogant person can acquire the fragnance of virtues and a vice ridden person (dirty like iron) can become pious and shine like gold.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਇਕੀਸ ਕੋ ਬਰਤਮਾਨ ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸੁ ਬਾਂਸ ਬਾਸੈ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਆਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि पंथ इकीस को बरतमान चंदन सुबासु बांस बासै द्रुम आन है ।

Gurmukhi Pand Ikees Ko Baratamaana , Chandan Soubaasu Baans Baasai Droum Aan Hai ।

The path of Sikhism is a path of One God. The sandalwood like True Guru blesses a bamboo-like arrogant person with humility and Naam making him full of virtuous qualities. His dedication to Naam Simran instills fragrance into other similar persons.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੰਚਨ ਮਨੂਰ ਹੋਇ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸ ਭੇਟਿ ਪਾਰਸ ਮਨੂਰ ਕਰੈ ਅਉਰ ਠਉਰ ਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।

कंचन मनूर होइ पारस परस भेटि पारस मनूर करै अउर ठउर मान है ।

Kanchan Manoor Hoi Paaras Paras Bhayti , Paaras Manoor Karai Aur Tthaur Maan Hai ।

Vice laden iron waste-like person becomes philosopher-stone by touching Paaras (philosopher stone) like True Guru. The True Guru converts the wasted person into gold like virtuous. He earns respect everywhere.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗ ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤਿ ਰੀਤਿ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਜਾਨਿ ਹੈ ॥੮੪॥

गुरसिख साध संग पतित पुनीति रीति गुरसिख संध मिले गुरसिख जानि है ॥८४॥

Gursikh Saadh Sang Patit Pouneeti Reeti , Gursikh Sandh Milay Gursikh Jaani Hai ॥84॥

The congregation of holy and true disciples of a True Guru is capable of making the sinners into pious persons. One who joins the congregation of true Sikhs of Satguru is also known as Guru's disciple. (84)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਭਈ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਮਨ ਉਨਮਨ ਲਿਵ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर भई निहचल मति मन उनमन लिव सहज समाए है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Bhaee Nihachal Mati , Man Ounaman Liv Sahaj Samaaay Hai ।

In the refuge of Satguru the intellect becomes stable. The mind attaches itself with state divine and rests in equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਉਪਜਾਏ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसटि दरस अरु सबदसुरति मिलि परमदभुत प्रेम नेम उपजाए है ।

Drisati Daras Aru Sabad Surati Mili , Paramadabhout Praym Naym Oupajaaay Hai ।

With the mind engrossing into the teachings of Satguru and divine word residing for ever in the memory, astonishing loving devotion is generated.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਹੁਇ ਤੰਬੋਲ ਰਸ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸਿ ਧਾਤੁ ਕੰਚਨ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख साधसंग रंग हुइ तंबोल रस पारस परसि धातु कंचन दिखाए है ।

Gursikh Saadhasang Rang Hui Tanbol Rasa , Paaras Parasi Dhaatu Kanchan Dikhaaay Hai ।

In the company of devoted Sikhs, one gets dyed in the color of the Lord; they give their fragrance like a betel leaf and as metal can become gold when touched with the Philosophers-stone; so becomes the state of devoted Sikhs.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸੰਧ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਤਾਸ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਕਹਤ ਨ ਆਏ ਹੈ ॥੮੫॥

चंदन सुगंध संध बासना सुबास तास अकथ कथा बिनोद कहत न आए है ॥८५॥

Chandan Sougandh Sandh Baasanaa Soubaas Taasa , Akad Kadaa Binod Kahat N Aaay Hai ॥85॥

The touch of the Holy Feet, a glimpse of the True Guru, passes on fragrance like the sandalwood, which makes other trees equally fragrant. This state of ecstasy is beyond words. (85)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਕਹਤ ਨ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस अंम्रित निधान पान पूरन हुइ अकथ कथा बिनोद कहत न आए है ।

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Pooran Hui , Akad Kadaa Binod Kahat N Aaay Hai ।

The union between Guru and Sikh is full of pleasure and happiness. It cannot be described. By the strenuous practice of meditation on the Guru blessed Naam and by relishing the elixir of love, a Sikh feels totally satiated.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਿਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਬਿਸਮਰਨ ਕੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।

गिआन धिआन सिआन सिमरन बिसमरन कै बिसम बिदेह बिसमाद बिसमाए है ।

Giaan Dhiaan Siaan Simaran Bisamaran Kai , Bisam Bidayh Bisamaad Bisamaaay Hai ।

Forgetting the worldly boasts of knowledge, involvements, wisdoms and other achievements, practicing the Simran strenuously, a Sikh loses the awareness of his existence and he merges in the astonishing of astonishing state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਦਿ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਅਰੁ ਅੰਤ ਕੈ ਅਨੰਤ ਭਏ ਥਾਹ ਕੈ ਅਥਾਹ ਨ ਅਪਾਰ ਪਾਰ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

आदि परमादि अरु अंत कै अनंत भए थाह कै अथाह न अपार पार पाए है ।

Aadi Paramaadi Aru Ant Kai Anant Bhaay , Daah Kai Adaah N Apaar Paar Paaay Hai ।

By reaching the high divine state and becoming one with the Lord who is beyond the beginning, and even the eons, a Sikh goes beyond the beginning and end. He becomes unfathomable and because of his oneness with Him, his extent cannot be comprehended.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਈਸ ਸੋਹੰ ਸੋਈ ਦੀਪਕ ਸੈ ਦੀਪਕ ਜਗਾਇ ਹੈ ॥੮੬॥

गुर सिख संधि मिले बीस इकीस ईस सोहं सोई दीपक सै दीपक जगाइ है ॥८६॥

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Bees Ikees Eesa , Sohan Soee Deepak Sai Deepak Jagaai Hai ॥86॥

This union of Guru and Sikh surely makes a Sikh like God Himself. This union makes him dwell in His name. He perpetually utters-Thou! Thou! Lord! Lord! and he enlightens the beacon of Naam. (86)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਏ ਸਿਖ ਤਾ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਜਗਤੁ ਚਲਿ ਆਵਈ ।

सतिगुर चरन सरनि चलि जाए सिख ता चरन सरनि जगतु चलि आवई ।

Satigur Charan Sarani Chali Jaaay Sikha , Taa Charan Sarani Jagatu Chali Aavaee ।

A Sikh who devotedly goes to the refuge of a True Guru, has the whole world falling at his feet.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਆਗਿਆ ਸਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਨੈ ਸਿਖ ਆਗਿਆ ਤਾਹਿ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰਹਿ ਹਿਤਾਵਈ ।

सतिगुर आगिआ सति सति करि मानै सिख आगिआ ताहि सकल संसारहि हितावई ।

Satigur Aagiaa Sati Sati Kari Maanai Sikha , Aagiaa Taahi Sakal Sansaarahi Hitaavaee ।

A Sikh of the Guru who abides by the command of his Guru, accepting it to be true; his command is loved by the whole world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਭਾਇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਪੂਜਾ ਕਰੈ ਸਿਖ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਅਗ੍ਰਭਾਗਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਈ ।

सतिगुर सेवा भाइ प्रान पूजा करै सिख सरब निधान अग्रभागि लिव लावई ।

Satigur Sayvaa Bhaai Praan Poojaa Karai Sikha , Sarab Nidhaan Agrabhaagi Liv Laavaee ।

A Sikh of the Guru who serves his Guru with loving devotion at the cost of his life considering such service as worship, all the treasures are mute attendant before him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੀਖਿਆ ਦੀਖਿਆ ਹਿਰਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਜਾਹਿ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਸੀਖ ਸੁਨਤ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਪਾਵਈ ॥੮੭॥

सतिगुर सीखिआ दीखिआ हिरदे प्रवेस जाहि ता की सीख सुनत परमपद पावई ॥८७॥

Satigur Seekhiaa Deekhiaa Hiraday Pravays Jaahi , Taa Kee Seekh Sounat Paramapad Paavaee ॥87॥

A Sikh of the Guru who has the teachings and consecration of his Guru in his heart, listening to his teachings/sermons one can reach supreme spiritual state. (87)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਮੈ ਰੰਗੀਲੇ ਭਏ ਬਾਰਨੀ ਬਿਗੰਧ ਗੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਮਿਲਿ ਗੰਗ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख साधसंग रंग मै रंगीले भए बारनी बिगंध गंग संग मिलि गंग है ।

Gursikh Saadhasang Rang Mai Rangeelay Bhaay , Baaranee Bigandh Gang Sang Mili Gang Hai ।

As evil smelling wine when poured into river Ganges become like the water of Ganges, so can vice ridden, maya (mammon) immersed, worldly pleasure seeking individuals get dyed in the hue of Naam Simran when they join the true, Naam immersed holy company of devoted Sikhs.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੁਰਸੁਰੀ ਸੰਗਮ ਹੁਇ ਪ੍ਰਬਲ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਹ ਲਿਵ ਸਾਗਰ ਅਥਾਹ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੰਗ ਸੰਗਿ ਹੈ ।

सुरसुरी संगम हुइ प्रबल प्रवाह लिव सागर अथाह सतिगुर संग संगि है ।

Surasuree Sangam Hui Prabal Pravaah Liva , Saagar Adaah Satigur Sang Sangi Hai ।

As the rapid flow of brooks and rivers like Ganges merges into the vast ocean losing all their destructive traits, so can one get absorbed into the ocean like Satguru by keeping the company of true, loving and devoted Sikhs.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਚਿਤ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੋਭਾ ਨਿਧਿ ਲਹਰਿ ਤਰੰਗ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद निहचल चित दरसन सोभा निधि लहरि तरंग है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Nihachal Chita , Darasan Sobhaa Nidhi Lahari Tarang Hai ।

The mind stabilises in the fragrant dust of Satguru’s feet. The glimpse of infinite praise, myriad colourful waves of Naam appear in his consciousness.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਕੈ ਸਰਬਿ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਦਾਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਸ ਹੰਸ ਗਤਿ ਸੁਮਤਿ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਹੈ ॥੮੮॥

अनहद सबद कै सरबि निधान दान गिआन अंस हंस गति सुमति स्रबंग है ॥८८॥

Anahad Sabad Kai Sarabi Nidhaan Daana , Giaan Ans Hans Gati Soumati Srabang Hai ॥88॥

By virtue of Naam Simran and appearance of unstruck music in the consciousness, a Sikh feels he has been blessed with all the treasures of the world. He acquires knowledge of the True Guru that reflects in every hair of his body. (88)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਰਗ ਹੁਇ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਭਰਮ ਖੋਏ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗਹੇ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि मारग हुइ दुबिधा भरम खोए चरन सरनि गहे निज घरि आए है ।

Gurmukhi Maarag Hui Doubidhaa Bharam Khoay , Charan Sarani Gahay Nij Ghari Aaay Hai ।

Entering the path of Sikhism destroys suspicions and separatism and by the support of Satguru, one realises self.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਦਰਸਿ ਦਿਬਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਭਈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕੈ ਅਮਰ ਪਦ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

दरस दरसि दिबिद्रिसटि प्रगास भई अंम्रित कटाछ कै अमर पद पाए है ।

Daras Darasi Dibi Drisati Pragaas Bhaee , Anmrit Kataachh Kai Amar Pad Paaay Hai ।

By the glimpse of Satguru, one is blessed with a vision that enables one see the Lord all around oneself. By the clement look of Satguru, one achieves eternal position.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਨਹਦ ਨਿਝਰ ਝਰਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਲਿਵ ਉਨਮਨ ਛਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति अनहद निझर झरन सिमरन मंत्र लिव उनमन छाए है ।

Sabad Surati Anahad Nijhar Jharana , Simaran Mantr Liv Ounaman Chhaaay Hai ।

By the union of word and consciousness and by virtue of the sweet tune of Naam, a perpetual flow of divine elixir starts flowing. By continuous repetition of Guru-given incantation, higher spiritual state is achieved.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਉਪਜਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੮੯॥

मन बच क्रम हुइ इकत्र गुरमुख सुख प्रेम नेम बिसम बिस्वास उपजाए है ॥८९॥

Man Bach Kram Hui Ikatr Gurmoukh Soukha , Praym Naym Bisam Bisvaas Oupajaaay Hai ॥89॥

A Guru-conscious person attains real spiritual comfort and peace by bringing in harmony between mind, words and deeds. That unique tradition of Lord's love breeds a wonderful confidence and faith in his mind. (89)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਗੇਹ ਸਮਤ ਸੁਭਾਉ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि आपा खोइ जीवन मुकति गति बिसम बिदेह गेह समत सुभाउ है ।

Gurmukhi Aapaa Khoi Jeevan Moukati Gati , Bisam Bidayh Gayh Samat Soubhaau Hai ।

The Sikh follower of Guru loses his self and achieves salvation in his life when still alive. Leading a house holder’s life, he feels no concern for distress or peace/comfort that comes his way.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਸਮ ਨਰਕ ਸੁਰਗ ਅਰੁ ਪੁੰਨ ਪਾਪ ਸੰਪਤਿ ਬਿਪਤਿ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਚਾਉ ਹੈ ।

जनम मरन सम नरक सुरग अरु पुंन पाप संपति बिपति चिंता चाउ है ।

Janam Maran Sam Narak Surag Aru , Pounn Paap Sanpati Bipati Chintaa Chaau Hai ।

And then birth and death, sin and piety, heaven and hell, pleasures and tribulations, worry and happiness all means equal to him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਨ ਗ੍ਰਹ ਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸੁਖ ਦੁਖ ਸੋਗਾਨੰਦ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਤ੍ਰ ਤਾਉ ਹੈ ।

बन ग्रह जोग भोग लोग बेद गिआन धिआन सुख दुख सोगानंद मित्र सत्र ताउ है ।

Ban Grah Jog Bhog Log Bayd Giaan Dhiaana , Soukh Doukh Sogaanand Mitr Satr Taau Hai ।

For such a Guru-conscious person, jungle and home, enjoyment and renunciation, folk traditions and traditions of the scriptures, knowledge and contemplation, peace and distress, sorrow and pleasure, friendship and enmity are all the same.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਲੋਸਟ ਕਨਿਕ ਬਿਖੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਗਨ ਜਲ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਉਨਮਨ ਅਨੁਰਾਉ ਹੈ ॥੯੦॥

लोसट कनिक बिखु अंम्रित अगन जल सहज समाधि उनमन अनुराउ है ॥९०॥

Losat Kanik Bikhu Anmrit Agan Jala , Sahaj Samaadhi Ounaman Anuraau Hai ॥90॥

A lump of earth or gold, poison and nectar, water and fire are all the same for a Guru-conscious person. Because, his love is to remain absorbed in the stable state of perpetual knowledge of the Guru. (90)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਇ ਜਨਮ ਜੀਤਿਓ ਚਰਨ ਸਫਲ ਗੁਰ ਮਾਰਗ ਰਵਨ ਕੈ ।

सफल जनम गुरमुखि हुइ जनम जीतिओ चरन सफल गुर मारग रवन कै ।

Sadhal Janam Gurmukhi Hui Janam Jeetiao , Charan Sadhal Gur Maarag Ravan Kai ।

A human life is usefully spent when one leads it as an obedient Sikh of the True Guru and wins all its benefits. The feet are successful if they tread the path defined by the Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਲੋਚਨ ਸਫਲ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸਾ ਵਲੋਕਨ ਕੈ ਮਸਤਕ ਸਫਲ ਰਜ ਪਦ ਗਵਨ ਕੈ ।

लोचन सफल गुर दरसा वलोकन कै मसतक सफल रज पद गवन कै ।

Lochan Sadhal Gur Darasaa Valokan Kai , Masatak Sadhal Raj Pad Gavan Kai ।

The eyes are successful if they accept the omnipresence of the Lord and see Him everywhere. The forehead is successful if it touches the dust of the path tread by Satguru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਹਸਤ ਸਫਲ ਨਮ ਸਤਗੁਰ ਬਾਣੀ ਲਿਖੇ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਫਲ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਕੈ ।

हसत सफल नम सतगुर बाणी लिखे सुरति सफल गुर सबद स्रवन कै ।

Hasat Sadhal Nam Satagur Baanee Likhay , Surati Sadhal Gur Sabad Sravan Kai ।

The hands are successful if they are raised in the salutation of Satguru and to write his utterances/compositions. The ears become successful by listening to the glory, adulations of the Lord and words of the Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਫਲ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਮ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਕੈ ॥੯੧॥

संगति सफल गुरसिख साध संगम कै प्रेम नेम गंमिता त्रिकाल त्रिभवन कै ॥९१॥

Sangati Sadhal Gursikh Saadh Sangam Kai , Praym Naym Ganmitaa Trikaal Tribhavan Kai ॥91॥

The congregation of holy and true souls attended by a Sikh is useful as it helps in uniting with the Lord. Thus abiding by the tradition of Naam Simran, he becomes aware of all the three worlds and the three periods. (91)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਟ ਸਮਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ सहज समाधि सुख संपट समाने है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Sahaj Samaadhi Soukh Sanpat Samaanay Hai ।

By becoming a true servant of Satguru Ji, remaining fond of the fragrance of the dust of the holy feet of the True Guru, and in perpetual contemplation, a Sikh permeates himself in the spiritual peace.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਭੈਜਲ ਭਇਆਨਕ ਲਹਰਿ ਨ ਬਿਆਪਿ ਸਕੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਿਵਾਰਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਠਹਰਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

भैजल भइआनक लहरि न बिआपि सकै दुबिधा निवारि एक टेक ठहराने है ।

Bhaijal Bhaiaanak Lahari N Biaapi Sakai , Doubidhaa Nivaari Ayk Tayk Tthaharaanay Hai ।

Guru-conscious person is never affected by the frightening worldly waves of desires and hopes. He is deemed to have destroyed all duality and taken the refuge of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਬਰਜਿ ਬਿਸਰਜਤ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਉਰ ਆਨੇ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसटि सबद सुरति बरजि बिसरजत प्रेम नेम बिसम बिस्वास उर आने है ।

Drisati Sabad Surati Baraji Bisarajata , Praym Naym Bisam Bisvaas Ur Aanay Hai ।

He keeps his eyes away from the evils and ears closed to the slander and praise. Ever engrossed in Naam Simran, he imbibes the celestial faith of the Lord in his mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਜਗਜੀਵਨ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੂਲ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਹੋਇ ਅਪਰੰਪਰ ਪਰਾਨੈ ਹੈ ॥੯੨॥

जीवन मुकति जगजीवन जीवन मूल आपा खोइ होइ अपरंपर परानै है ॥९२॥

Jeevan Moukati Jagajeevan Jeevan Moola , Aapaa Khoi Hoi Aparanpar Paraanai Hai ॥92॥

Liberated Guru-conscious Sikh sheds all his ego and becomes a devotee of the infinite Lord, the creator of the World and source of all life on it. (92)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਰੋਵਰ ਸਲਿਲ ਮਿਲ ਏਕ ਭਏ ਏਕ ਮੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਹੋਤ ਕੈਸੇ ਨਿਰਵਾਰੋ ਜੀ ।

सरिता सरोवर सलिल मिल एक भए एक मै अनेक होत कैसे निरवारो जी ।

Saritaa Sarovar Salil Mil Ayk Bhaay , Ayk Mai Anayk Hot Kaisay Niravaaro Jee ।

When the water of river and lake meet, they become indistinguishable. Then how can they be disintegrated into their earlier form when they have become one?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਾਨ ਚੂਨਾ ਕਾਥਾ ਸੁਪਾਰੀ ਖਾਏ ਸੁਰੰਗ ਭਏ ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਬਿਸਥਾਰੋ ਜੀ ।

पान चूना काथा सुपारी खाए सुरंग भएबहुरि न चतुर बरन बिसथारो जी ।

Paan Choonaa Kaadaa Soupaaree Khaaay Surang Bhaay , Bahuri N Chatur Baran Bisadaaro Jee ।

Chewing beetle leaf, catechu, lime and beetle nut produces deep red colour. But then none of these ingredients can be separated from that red colour.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਤਿ ਹੋਤ ਕਨਿਕ ਅਨਿਕ ਧਾਤ ਕਨਿਕ ਮੈ ਅਨਿਕ ਨ ਹੋਤ ਗੋਤਾਚਾਰੋ ਜੀ ।

पारस परति होत कनिक अनिक धात कनिक मै अनिक न होत गोताचारो जी ।

Paaras Parati Hot Kanik Anik Dhaata , Kanik Mai Anik N Hot Gotaachaaro Jee ।

Many metals turn into gold by a touch of the philosopher-stone. Thereafter they cannot revert back to their original form.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸੁ ਕੈ ਸੁਬਾਸਨਾ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਭਗਤ ਜਗਤ ਪਤਿ ਬਿਸਮ ਬੀਚਾਰੋ ਜੀ ॥੯੩॥

चंदन सुबासु कै सुबासना बनासपती भगत जगत पति बिसम बीचारो जी ॥९३॥

Chandan Soubaasu Kai Soubaasanaa Banaasapatee , Bhagat Jagat Pati Bisam Beechaaro Jee ॥93॥

The sandalwood tree imparts fragrance to all the other trees around it. That fragrance cannot then be taken away from them. Similarly the union of the Lord and his devotees is a very strange and astonishing tale. They become one and there is no duality left. (93)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੁਰੰਗ ਤੰਬੇਲ ਰਸ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਮੈ ਰੰਗੀਲੇ ਹੈ ।

चतुर बरन मिलि सुरंग तंबेल रस गुरसिख साधसंग रंग मै रंगीले है ।

Chatur Baran Mili Surang Tanbayl Rasa , Gursikh Saadhasang Rang Mai Rangeelay Hai ।

As the union of beetle leaf, beetle nut, lime and catechu produce deep red colour, so do the Sikhs living in the presence of Satguru get dyed in hue of his love and Naam in the company of True and noble Sikhs.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਖਾਂਡ ਘ੍ਰਿਤ ਚੂਨ ਜਲ ਮਿਲੇ ਬਿੰਜਨਾਦਿ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਮੈ ਰਸਿਕ ਰਸੀਲੇ ਹੈ ।

खांड घ्रित चून जल मिले बिंजनादि स्वाद प्रेम रस अंम्रित मै रसिक रसीले है ।

Khaand Ghrit Choon Jal Milay Binjanaadi Svaada , Praym Ras Anmrit Mai Rasik Raseelay Hai ।

As the mixing of sugar, clarified butter, flour and water results in various types of dainty dishes, similarly Guru-conscious persons become the relishers of elixir like Naam in the company of the holy and noble people who themselves are engrossed in the meditation of Lord's name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਕਲ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸਨਬੰਧ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਹੋਇ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਬਸੀਲੇ ਹੈ ।

सकल सुगंध सनबंध अरगजा होइ सबद सुरति लिव बासना बसीले है ।

Sakal Sougandh Sanabandh Aragajaa Hoi , Sabad Surati Liv Baasanaa Baseelay Hai ।

As all fragrances when put together result in a perfume of high quality, similarly the servant Sikhs of the Guru become pleasant smelling by virtue of Naam Simran and instilling the words of Guru in their conscious mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਨਿਕ ਅਨਿਕ ਧਾਤੁ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਮਨ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮੀਲੇ ਹੈ ॥੯੪॥

पारस परसि जैसे कनिक अनिक धातु दिबि देह मन उनमन उनमीले है ॥९४॥

Paaras Parasi Jaisay Kanik Anik Dhaatu , Dibi Dayh Man Ounaman Ounameelay Hai ॥94॥

As many metals turn into gold by the touch of paaras (Philosopher-Stone), so do the devoted Sikhs become refulgent and blossoms in the company of True Guru. (94)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਵਨ ਗਵਨ ਜੈਸੇ ਗੁਡੀਆ ਉਡਤ ਰਹੈ ਪਵਨ ਰਹਤ ਗੁਡੀ ਉਡਿ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਹੈ ।

पवन गवन जैसे गुडीआ उडत रहै पवन रहत गुडी उडि न सकत है ।

Pavan Gavan Jaisay Gudeeaa Udat Rahai , Pavan Rahat Gudee Udi N Sakat Hai ।

As a kite keeps aloft in the sky only if there is breeze blowing, and in the absence of breeze it drops down on the ground;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਡੋਰੀ ਕੀ ਮਰੋਰਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਲਟੂਆ ਫਿਰਤ ਰਹੈ ਤਾਉ ਹਾਉ ਮਿਟੈ ਗਿਰਿ ਪਰੈ ਹੁਇ ਥਕਤ ਹੈ ।

डोरी की मरोरि जैसे लटूआ फिरत रहै ताउ हाउ मिटै गिरि परै हुइ थकत है ।

Doree Kee Marori Jaisay Latooaa Dhirat Rahai , Taau Haau Mitai Giri Parai Hui Dakat Hai ।

As a top keeps revolving on its axis/spindle as long as the torque provided to it by the thread lasts, where after it drops dead;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੰਚਨ ਅਸੁਧ ਜਿਉ ਕੁਠਾਰੀ ਠਹਰਾਤ ਨਹੀ ਸੁਧ ਭਏ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਛਬਿ ਕੈ ਛਕਤ ਹੈ ।

कंचन असुध जिउ कुठारी ठहरात नही सुध भए निहचल छबि कै छकत है ।

Kanchan Asudh Jiu Koutthaaree Tthaharaat Nahee , Sudh Bhaay Nihachal Chhabi Kai Chhakat Hai ।

As a base gold cannot remain stable in a crucible and on becoming pure, rests and acquire glitter;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਚਤੁਰ ਕੁੰਟ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਮੋਨਿ ਨ ਬਕਤ ਹੈ ॥੯੫॥

दुरमति दुबिधा भ्रमत चतुर कुंट गुरमति एक टेक मोनि न बकत है ॥९५॥

Duramati Doubidhaa Bhramat Chatur Kounta , Gurmati Ayk Tayk Moni N Bakat Hai ॥95॥

So does a person roams about in all the four directions due to duality and base intelligence. But once he takes the refuge of Guru's wisdom, he acquires peace and becomes engrossed within. (95)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਇ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗਤਿ ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस अंम्रित निधान पान पूरन होइ परमदभुत गति आतम तरंग है ।

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Pooran Hoi , Paramadabhout Gati Aatam Tarang Hai ।

A Guru-conscious Sikh feels fully satiated drinking the loving elixir of the nectar-like Naam. He experiences strange and astonishing waves of spiritual ecstasy within.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਇਤ ਤੇ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਬਿਸਰਜਤ ਉਤ ਤੇ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਹੈ ।

इत ते द्रिसटि सुरति सबद बिसरजत उत ते बिसम असचरज प्रसंग है ।

It Tay Drisati Surati Sabad Bisarajata , Out Tay Bisam Asacharaj Prasang Hai ।

Relishing the loving elixir, a Guru-conscious person turns his senses away from the worldly engrossments and attaches them with the faculties that help him enjoy the divine pleasures. As a result he experiences strange and astonishing sensations within.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੇਖੈ ਸੁ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ਕੈਸੇ ਸੁਨੈ ਸੁ ਸੁਨਾਵੈ ਕੈਸੇ ਚਾਖੇ ਸੋ ਬਤਾਵੇ ਕੈਸੇ ਰਾਗ ਰਸ ਰੰਗ ਹੈ ।

देखै सु दिखावै कैसे सुनै सु सुनावै कैसे चाखे सो बतावे कैसे राग रस रंग है ।

Daykhai Su Dikhaavai Kaisay Sounai Su Sounaavai Kaisay , Chaakhay So Bataavay Kaisay Raag Ras Rang Hai ।

All that he experiences, he cannot make others experience. How can he make others hear the unstruck music that he himself hears? The taste of Naam nectar that he enjoys himself, how can he describe it to others? All these he alone can enjoy.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਥਕਤ ਹੁਇ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਨੀ ਬੂੰਦ ਸਾਗਰ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਹੈ ॥੯੬॥

अकथ कथा बिनोद अंग अंग थकत हुइ हेरत हिरानी बूंद सागर स्रबंग है ॥९६॥

Akad Kadaa Binod Ang Ang Dakat Hui , Hayrat Hiraanee Boond Saagar Srabang Hai ॥96॥

That person feels astonished and reaches a state of spiritual delight where every part of his body becomes stable in happiness. Staying in the holy feet of Satguru, the person merges with God like a drop falling in the sea loses its identity. (96)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਗੰਗ ਮਿਲਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਮਿਲੇ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।

साधसंग गंग मिलि स्री गुर सागर मिले गिआन धिआन परम निधान लिव लीन है ।

Saadhasang Gang Mili Sree Gur Saagar Milay , Giaan Dhiaan Param Nidhaan Liv Leen Hai ।

A Sikh ever in attendance of Satguru merges in the ocean-like True Guru through the Ganges-like holy congregation. He remains engrossed in the fountain-head of Cyan (knowledge) and contemplation.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਗਤਿ ਚੰਦ੍ਰਮਾ ਚਕੋਰ ਗੁਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਰਸ ਭੀਨ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमलमकरंद मधुकर गति चंद्रमा चकोर गुर धिआन रस भीन है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Madhoukar Gati , Chandramaa Chakor Gur Dhiaan Ras Bheen Hai ।

A True Sikh remains absorbed and immersed in the holy dust of the True Guru like a bumble bee and longs for a glimpse of his Guru just as a moon bird experiences pangs of separation of his beloved moon.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਅਹਾਰ ਹੰਸ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਬਿਮਲ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति मुकताहल अहार हंस प्रेम परमारथ बिमल जल मीन है ।

Sabad Surati Moukataahal Ahaar Hansa , Praym Paramaarad Bimal Jal Meen Hai ।

Like a swan whose diet is pearls, a true Sikh relishes the pearl-like Naam as his life support. Like a fish, he swims in the cool, clean and comforting waters of spirituality.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਅਮਰਾਪਦ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲ ਕਮਲਾ ਕਲਪਤਰ ਕਾਮਧੇਨਾਧੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੯੭॥

अंम्रित कटाछ अमरापद क्रिपा क्रिपाल कमला कलपतर कामधेनाधीन है ॥९७॥

Anmrit Kataachh Amaraapad Kripaa Kripaala , Kamalaa Kalapatar Kaamadhaynaadheen Hai ॥97॥

By the element and nectar-like glimpse of grace of the True Guru, a true Sikh attains immortality. And then all mythical donors like Kamdhen cow or Kalap brichh and even Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) serve him diligently. (97)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਂਡ ਕੇ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਕੀ ਅਪਾਰ ਕਥਾ ਕੋਟਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਂਡ ਕੋ ਨਾਇਕੁ ਕੈਸੇ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

एक ब्रहमांड के बिथार की अपार कथा कोटि ब्रहमांड को नाइकु कैसे जानीऐ ।

Ayk Brahamaand Kay Bidaar Kee Apaar Kadaa , Koti Brahamaand Ko Naaiku Kaisay Jaaneeai ।

When description of one universe is beyond the ability of a human being then how can the master of millions of universes be known?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਅਉ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਰੰਤਰਿ ਹੈ ਸੂਖਮ ਸਥੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਕੈਸੇ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ।

घटि घटि अंतरि अउ सरब निरंतरि है सूखम सथूल मूल कैसे पहिचानीऐ ।

Ghati Ghati Antari Au Sarab Nirantari Hai , Sookham Sadool Mool Kaisay Pahichaaneeai ।

God, the cause of all visible and invisible world who is prevailing equally in all and sundry; how can he be reckoned?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਅਦ੍ਰਿਸਟ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਮੈ ਨਾਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਿਓ ਨ ਜਾਇ ਕੈਸੇ ਉਰਿ ਆਨੀਐ ।

निरगुन अद्रिसट स्रिसटि मै नाना प्रकार अलख लखिओ न जाइ कैसे उरि आनीऐ ।

Niragoun Adrisat Srisati Mai Naanaa Prakaara , Alakh Lakhiao N Jaai Kaisay Uri Aaneeai ।

God who is not visible in His Transcendental form, and is visible in myriad forms in His immanent form; who cannot be perceived, how can he then be lodged in the mind?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਰਬਾਤਮ ਕੈ ਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੯੮॥

सतिरूप सतिनाम सतिगुर गिआन धिआन पूरन ब्रहम सरबातम कै मानीऐ ॥९८॥

Satiroop Satinaam Satigur Giaan Dhiaana , Pooran Braham Sarabaatam Kai Maaneeai ॥98॥

Imperishable of character, of ever stable name, the complete Lord God, becomes known to a devoted Sikh through the Gyan dispensed by True. Guru. He attaches his conscious mind in the word and its tune and realises His presence in every living being. (98)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਰਬਮਈ ਪੂਰਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੈ ਪਰਪੂਰਨ ਕੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

पूरन ब्रहम गुर पूरन सरबमई पूरन क्रिपा कै परपूरन कै जानीऐ ।

Pooran Braham Gur Pooran Sarabamaee , Pooran Kripaa Kai Parapooran Kai Jaaneeai ।

Guru-blessed Sikh realises the universal presence of God through the total benefaction and kindness of the complete Guru who is manifestation of Supreme God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਏਕ ਅਉ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੇਕ ਸਬਦ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਏਕੈ ਉਰ ਆਨੀਐ ।

दरस धिआन लिव एक अउ अनेक मेक सबद बिबेक टेक एकै उर आनीऐ ।

Daras Dhiaan Liv Ayk Au Anayk Mayka , Sabad Bibayk Tayk Aykai Ur Aaneeai ।

By absorbing the mind in the form of True Guru and contemplation of Guru's teachings, the Sikh lodges that God in his heart who is one and is present in all.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਪੇਖਤਾ ਬਕਤਾ ਸ੍ਰੋਤਾ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ।

द्रिसटि दरस अरु सबद सुरति मिलि पेखता बकता स्रोता एकै पहिचानीऐ ।

Drisati Daras Aru Sabad Surati Mili , Paykhataa Bakataa Srotaa Aykai Pahichaaneeai ।

By keeping the vision of the eyes in the glimpse of Satguru and tuning the ears to the sound of Guru's utterances, an obedient and devoted Sikh reckons Him as the speaker, listener and watcher.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੂਖਮ ਸਥੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਗੁਪਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਠਟ ਨਟ ਵਟ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੯੯॥

सूखम सथूल मूल गुपत प्रगट ठट नट वट सिमरन मंत्र मनु मानीऐ ॥९९॥

Sookham Sadool Mool Goupat Pragat Tthata , Nat Vat Simaran Mantr Manu Maaneeai ॥99॥

God who is the cause of the visible and invisible expanse, who is playing the game of the world both as a performer and the apparatus, the mind of a devoted Sikh of Guru gets engrossed in words and teachings of the Guru. (99)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਹੀਂ ਦਦਸਾਰ ਪਿਤ ਪਿਤਾਮਾ ਪਰਪਿਤਾਮਾ ਸੁਜਨ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਸੁਤ ਬਾਧਵ ਨ ਭ੍ਰਾਤਾ ਹੈ ।

नहीं ददसार पित पितामा परपितामा सुजन कुटंब सुत बाधव न भ्राता है ।

Naheen Dadasaar Pit Pitaamaa Parapitaamaa , Sujan Koutanb Sout Baadhav N Bhraataa Hai ।

In the paternal hierarchy, there is not one relation; whether grandfather, great grandfather or any other son of the family, ward or brother;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਹੀ ਨਨਸਾਰ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਰਮਾਤਾ ਬਿਰਧਿ ਪਰਮਾਤਾ ਮਾਮੂ ਮਾਮੀ ਮਾਸੀ ਔ ਮੌਸਾ ਬਿਬਿਧ ਬਿਖਾਤਾ ਹੈ ।

नही ननसार माता परमाता बिरधि परमाता मामू मामी मासी औ मौसा बिबिध बिखाता है ।

Nahee Nanasaar Maataa Paramaataa Biradhi Paramaataa , Maamoo Maamee Maasee Au Maousaa Bibidh Bikhaataa Hai ।

Similarly there isn't any relation, whether it is mother, grandmother or great grandmother, maternal uncle, aunt or any other recognised relationships;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਹੀ ਸਸੁਰਾਰ ਸਾਸੁ ਸੁਸਰਾ ਸਾਰੋ ਅਉਸਾਰੀ ਨਹੀ ਬਿਰਤੀਸੁਰ ਮੈ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਨ ਦਾਤਾ ਹੈ ।

नही ससुरार सासु सुसरा सारो अउसारी नही बिरतीसुर मै जाचिक न दाता है ।

Nahee Sasuraar Saasu Sousaraa Saaro Aousaaree , Nahee Birateesur Mai Jaachik N Daataa Hai ।

And also there is no relationship in the in-laws family whether mother-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law; nor is their any relationship of family priest, donor or beggar.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਸਨ ਬਸਨ ਧਨ ਧਾਮ ਕਾਹੂ ਮੈ ਨ ਦੇਖਿਓ ਜੈਸਾ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤ ਕੋ ਨਾਤਾ ਹੈ ॥੧੦੦॥

असन बसन धन धाम काहू मै न देखिओ जैसा गुरसिख साधसंगत को नाता है ॥१००॥

Asan Basan Dhan Dhaam Kaahoo Mai N Daykhiao , Jaisaa Gursikh Saadhasangat Ko Naataa Hai ॥100॥

Nor has any relationship been seen amongst the friends and close associates who share their eats and drinks as is the relationship of Sikh Sangat (congregation) and a Sikh. (100)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਪਾਲਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਸੁਤ ਅਨਕ ਸੁਤਨ ਪੈ ਨ ਤੈਸੇ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਆਵਈ ।

जैसे माता पिता पालक अनेक सुत अनक सुतन पै न तैसेहोइ न आवई ।

Jaisay Maataa Pitaa Paalak Anayk Souta , Anak Soutan Pai N Taisay Hoi N Aavaee ।

As parents bring up and care for many of their children yet those children do not reciprocate the same way;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਚਿਤ ਚਾਹਤ ਹੈ ਸੁਤਨ ਕਉ ਤੈਸੇ ਨ ਸੁਤਨ ਚਿਤ ਚਾਹ ਉਪਜਾਵਈ ।

जैसे माता पिता चित चाहत है सुतन कउ तैसे न सुतन चित चाह उपजावई ।

Jaisay Maataa Pitaa Chit Chaahat Hai Soutan Kau , Taisay N Soutan Chit Chaah Oupajaavaee ।

As parents love their wards from the core of their hearts, the same intensity of love cannot be generated in the hearts of the children.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਸੁਤ ਸੁਖ ਦੁਖ ਸੋਗਾਨੰਦ ਦੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਮੈ ਨ ਤੈਸੇ ਸੁਤ ਠਹਰਾਵਈ ।

जैसे माता पिता सुत सुख दुख सोगानंद दुख सुख मै न तैसे सुत ठहरावई ।

Jaisay Maataa Pitaa Sout Soukh Doukh Sogaananda , Doukh Soukh Mai N Taisay Sout Tthaharaavaee ।

As parents feel delighted on the happy occasions of their children and are distressed when they face tribulations, but the children do not feel the reciprocal intensity for their parents;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਸਿਖਨੁ ਲੁਡਾਵੈ ਗੁਰ ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਨ ਹਿਤਾਵਈ ॥੧੦੧॥

जैसे मन बच क्रम सिखनु लुडावै गुर तैसे गुर सेवा गुरसिख न हितावई ॥१०१॥

Jaisay Man Bach Kram Sikhanu Ludaavai Gur , Taisay Gur Sayvaa Gursikh N Hitaavaee ॥101॥

As Satguru Ji pamper and cuddle the Sikhs with mind, words and deeds, similarly a Sikh cannot express in reciprocation these boons of Satguru Ji with equal intensity. (101)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਕਛਪ ਧਰਿ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਕਰੈ ਤੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਸੁਤੁ ਨ ਲਗਾਵਈ ।

जैसे कछप धरि धिआन सावधान करै तैसे माता पिता प्रीति सुतु न लगावई ।

Jaisay Kachhap Dhari Dhiaan Saavadhaan Karai , Taisay Maataa Pitaa Preeti Soutu N Lagaavaee ।

Just as a she tortoise bears its young ones in sand and takes care of them till they are sufficiently capable of looking after themselves, such love and concern for parents cannot be the characteristic of a child.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕਰਿ ਕੂੰਜ ਪਰਪਕ ਕਰੈ ਤੈਸੋ ਸਿਮਰਨਿ ਸੁਤ ਪੈ ਨ ਬਨਿ ਆਵਈ ।

जैसे सिमरन करि कूंज परपक करै तैसो सिमरनि सुत पै न बनि आवई ।

Jaisay Simaran Kari Koonj Parapak Karai , Taiso Simarani Sout Pai N Bani Aavaee ।

Just as a crane teaches its young ones to fly and make them adept by flying many miles, a child cannot do for his parents.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਗਊ ਬਛਰਾ ਕਉ ਦੁਗਧ ਪੀਆਇ ਪੋਖੈ ਤੈਸੇ ਬਛਰਾ ਨ ਗਊ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਹਿਤੁ ਲਾਵਈ ।

जैसे गऊ बछरा कउ दुगध पीआइ पोखै तैसे बछरा न गऊ प्रीति हितु लावई ।

Jaisay Gaoo Bachharaa Kau Dougadh Peeaai Pokhai , Taisay Bachharaa N Gaoo Preeti Hitu Laavaee ।

Just as a cow feeds her young one with her milk and brings him up, the young one cannot reciprocate with same feelings the love and affection for the cow.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਤੈਸੇ ਕੈਸੇ ਸਿਖ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਠਹਰਾਵਈ ॥੧੦੨॥

तैसे गिआन धिआन सिमरन गुरसिख प्रति तैसे कैसे सिख गुर सेवा ठहरावई ॥१०२॥

Taisay Giaan Dhiaan Simaran Gursikh Prati , Taisay Kaisay Sikh Gur Sayvaa Tthaharaavaee ॥102॥

As a True Guru blesses a Sikh and expresses his love by making him well versed in divine knowledge, contemplation and meditation on Lord's name, how can a devoted Sikh rise to the same level of dedication and devotion in the service of Guru? (102)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤ ਪਿਤਾ ਕੇਰੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਸਰਵਨ ਕੀਨੀ ਸਿਖ ਬਿਰਲੋ ਈ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਠਹਰਾਵਈ ।

जैसे मात पिता केरी सेवा सरवन कीनी सिख बिरलो ई गुर सेवा ठहरावई ।

Jaisay Maat Pitaa Kayree Sayvaa Saravan Keenee , Sikh Biralo Ee Gur Sayvaa Tthaharaavaee ।

A rare disciple would stay and serve his Guru just as noble Sarvan served his blind parents so dedicatedly.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਲਛਮਨ ਰਘੁਪਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਭਗਤ ਮੈ ਕੋਟਿ ਮਧੇ ਕਾਹੂ ਗੁਰਭਾਈ ਬਨਿ ਆਵਈ ।

जैसे लछमन रघुपति भाइ भगत मै कोटि मधे काहू गुरभाई बनि आवई ।

Jaisay Lachhaman Raghoupati Bhaai Bhagat Mai , Koti Madhay Kaahoo Gurbhaaee Bani Aavaee ।

Some rare devotee would serve his Guru with so much love and devotion with which Lachhman served his brother Ram.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਸਰਬੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਬਿਰਲੋ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਮਾਵਈ ।

जैसे जल बरन बरन सरबंग रंग बिरलो बिबेकी साध संगति समावई ।

Jaisay Jal Baran Baran Sarabang Ranga , Biralo Bibaykee Saadh Sangati Samaavaee ।

As water mixes with any colour to acquire the same hue; thus a rare Sikh contemplating and practising meditation merges into the holy gathering of Guru's devotees.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਈਸ ਪੂਰਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੈ ਕਾਹੂ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਵਈ ॥੧੦੩॥

गुर सिख संधि मिले बीस इकीस ईस पूरन क्रिपा कै काहू अलख लखावई ॥१०३॥

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Bees Ikees Eesa , Pooran Kripaa Kai Kaahoo Alakh Lakhaavaee ॥103॥

On meeting the Guru and receiving the blessings of initiation from him, a Sikh surely reaches and realises God to become one with Him. Thus a True Guru showers his beneficence on a rare Sikh and lifts him to the divine level of supreme consciousness. (103)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਲੋਚਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਮ ਲੋਸਟ ਕਨਿਕ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

लोचन धिआन सम लोसट कनिक ता कै स्रवन उसतति निंदा समसरि जानीऐ ।

Lochan Dhiaan Sam Losat Kanik Taa Kai , Sravan Ousatati Nindaa Samasari Jaaneeai ।

For a devoted Sikh of the Guru, a lump of earth and gold are equal in value. Thus, praise and slander for him are the same.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਾਸਕਾ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਬਿਰਗੰਧ ਸਮ ਤੁਲਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਰਿਦੈ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ।

नासका सुगंध बिरगंध सम तुलि ता कै रिदै मित्र सत्र समसरि उनमानीऐ ।

Naasakaa Sougandh Biragandh Sam Tuli Taa Kai , Ridai Mitr Satr Samasari Ounamaaneeai ।

For that devoted Sikh, both fragrance and foul smell means nothing. So he treats both friend and foe alike.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਰਸਨ ਸੁਆਦ ਬਿਖ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਕਰ ਸਪਰਸ ਜਲ ਅਗਨਿ ਸਮਾਨੀਐ ।

रसन सुआद बिख अंम्रितु समानि ता कै कर सपरस जल अगनि समानीऐ ।

Rasan Suaad Bikh Anmritu Samaani Taa Kai , Kar Saparas Jal Agani Samaaneeai ।

For him the taste of poison is not different from that of nectar. He feels the touch of water and fire alike.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਬਿਆਪੈ ਨ ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗੁ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੀਐ ॥੧੦੪॥

दुख सुख समसरि बिआपै न हरख सोगु जीवन मुकति गति सतिगुर गिआनीऐ ॥१०४॥

Doukh Soukh Samasari Biaapai N Harakh Sogu , Jeevan Moukati Gati Satigur Giaaneeai ॥104॥

He treats comforts and distresses alike. These two emotions do not influence him. By the benign and magnificence of a True Guru, who has blessed him with Naam, he achieves emancipation while living a house-holder's life. (104)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗਹੇ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਮੈ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਥਕਤ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਧਾਵਈ ।

चरन सरनि गहे निज घरि मै निवासआसा मनसा थकत अनत न धावई ।

Charan Sarani Gahay Nij Ghari Mai Nivaasa , Aasaa Manasaa Dakat Anat N Dhaavaee ।

In the refuge of a True Guru, a devoted Sikh resides in higher spiritual plane. All his expectations and desires vanish and his mind does not waver any more.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸਨ ਮਾਤ੍ਰ ਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਮੈ ਰਹਤ ਹੋਇ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਬਿਸਰਾਵਈ ।

दरसन मात्र आन धिआन मै रहत होइ सिमरन आन सिमरन बिसरावई ।

Darasan Maatr Aan Dhiaan Mai Rahat Hoi , Simaran Aan Simaran Bisaraavaee ।

By the glimpse of True Guru, a devoted Sikh seeks not audience with anyone else. He rids himself of all other remembrances.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੋਨਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਨ ਕਹਿ ਆਵਈ ।

सबद सुरति मोनि ब्रत कउ प्रापति होइ प्रेम रस अकथ कथा न कहि आवई ।

Sabad Surati Moni Brat Kau Praapati Hoi , Praym Ras Akad Kadaa N Kahi Aavaee ।

By engrossing his mind in the divine word (of Guru), he becomes bereft of all other thoughts. (He gives up all other futile talks). Thus his love for his Lord is beyond description.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਦਾਨ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਵਈ ॥੧੦੫॥

किंचत कटाछ क्रिपा परम निधान दान परमदभुत गति अति बिसमावई ॥१०५॥

Kinchat Kataachh Kripaa Param Nidhaan Daana , Paramadabhout Gati Ati Bisamaavaee ॥105॥

By a momentary glimpse of the True Guru, one attains invaluable treasure of His name. The state of such a person is amazing and a cause of surprise for the beholder. (105)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਗੁਰਦਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਬਰਤੈ ਬਰਤਮਾਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਕੈ ।

सबद सुरति आपा खोइ गुरदासु होइ बरतै बरतमानि गुर उपदेस कै ।

Sabad Surati Aapaa Khoi Gurdaasu Hoi , Baratai Baratamaani Gur Oupadays Kai ।

Shedding away the mine and - thine differentiation by the union of mind and divine word, one becomes a humble slave of the Guru. He makes his present a success by perpetual contemplation on His name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਹੋਨਹਾਰ ਹੋਈ ਜੋਈ ਜੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਭਲੋ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪਰਵੇਸ ਕੈ ।

होनहार होई जोई जोई सोई सोई भलो पूरन ब्रहम गिआन धिआन परवेस कै ।

Honahaar Hoee Joee Joee Soee Soee Bhalo , Pooran Braham Giaan Dhiaan Paravays Kai ।

With his mind focused on the name of the Lord; living life according to Guru's teachings, he accepts all happenings as divine Will and blessings.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਧਾਮ ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਚਾਇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਰਸਿਕ ਹੁਇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਤ ਅਵੇਸ ਕੈ ।

नाम निहकाम धाम सहज सुभाइ चाइ प्रेम रस रसिक हुइ अंम्रत अवेस कै ।

Naam Nihakaam Dhaam Sahaj Soubhaai Chaai , Praym Ras Rasik Hui Anmrat Avays Kai ।

A devotee living life of a householder, engrossed, in meditation of Lord's name and seized in His love ever enjoys the elixir of His name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਰਬਮਈ ਆਦਿ ਕਉ ਅਦੇਸ ਕੈ ॥੧੦੬॥

सतिरूप सतिनाम सतिगुर गिआन धिआन पूरन सरबमई आदि कउ अदेस कै ॥१०६॥

Satiroop Satinaam Satigur Giaan Dhiaana , Pooran Sarabamaee Aadi Kau Adays Kai ॥106॥

Such a slave of the Guru who by focusing his mind in the Lord regards the indestructible and ever stable Lord permeated in every speck, salutes and pays his obeisance to the force who is the cause of all beginnings. (106)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਗੁਰਦਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਬਾਲ ਬੁਧਿ ਸੁਧਿ ਨ ਕਰਤ ਮੋਹ ਦ੍ਰੋਹ ਕੀ ।

सबद सुरति आपा खोइ गुरदासु होइ बाल बुधि सुधि न करत मोह द्रोह की ।

Sabad Surati Aapaa Khoi Gurdaasu Hoi , Baal Budhi Sudhi N Karat Moh Droh Kee ।

One becomes true disciple only by getting the divine word of Guru absorbed in the mind and becoming a humble slave of the Guru. For virtually a possessor of the child-like wisdom, he is free of deceit and infatuations.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਸਮ ਤੁਲ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲੋਚਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਕੰਚਨ ਅਉ ਲੋਹ ਕੀ ।

स्रवन उसतति निंदा सम तुल सुरति लिव लोचन धिआन लिव कंचन अउ लोह की ।

Sravan Ousatati Nindaa Sam Tul Surati Liva , Lochan Dhiaan Liv Kanchan Au Loh Kee ।

Since his consciousness is engrossed in the name of the Lord; he is least affected by praise or rejection.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਾਸਕਾ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਬਿਰਗੰਧ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਬਿਖ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨ ਬੋਹ ਕੀ ।

नासका सुगंध बिरगंध समसरि ता कै जिहबा समानि बिख अंम्रित न बोह की ।

Naasakaa Sougandh Biragandh Samasari Taa Kai , Jihabaa Samaani Bikh Anmrit N Boh Kee ।

Fragrance and foul smell, poison or elixir are the same for him, because his (devotee's) conscious is absorbed in Him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਰ ਚਰ ਕਰਮ ਅਕਰਮ ਅਪਥ ਪਥ ਕਿਰਤਿ ਬਿਰਤਿ ਸਮ ਉਕਤਿ ਨ ਦ੍ਰੋਹ ਕੀ ॥੧੦੭॥

कर चर करम अकरम अपथ पथ किरति बिरति सम उकति न द्रोह की ॥१०७॥

Kar Char Karam Akaram Apad Pada , Kirati Birati Sam Oukati N Droh Kee ॥107॥

He remains stable and uniform even if he uses his hands in good or indifferent deeds; or treads path not worthy of appreciation. Such a devotee never harbours any feeling of deceit, falsehood or ill deeds. (107)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਗੁਰਦਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਸਰਬ ਮੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਨੀਐ ।

सबद सुरति आपा खोइ गुरदासु होइ सरब मै पूरन ब्रहमु करि मानीऐ ।

Sabad Surati Aapaa Khoi Gurdaasu Hoi , Sarab Mai Pooran Brahamu Kari Maaneeai ।

By contemplating and absorbing oneself in the name obtained by the blessings of a True Guru, and shedding the feelings of mine and his, one becomes a servant of the Guru. Such a servant acknowledges the presence of one Lord everywhere.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਾਸਟ ਅਗਨਿ ਮਾਲਾ ਸੂਤ੍ਰ ਗੋਰਸ ਗੋਬੰਸ ਏਕ ਅਉ ਅਨੇਕ ਕੋ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਪਹਚਾਨੀਐ ।

कासट अगनि माला सूत्र गोरस गोबंस एक अउ अनेक को बिबेक पहचानीऐ ।

Kaasat Agani Maalaa Sootr Goras Gobansa , Ayk Au Anayk Ko Bibayk Pahachaaneeai ।

As the same fire exists in all the woods, different beads are arranged in the same thread; as all shades and species of cows yield milk of the same colour; similarly the slave of True Guru achieves the wisdom and knowledge of the presence of one Lord in all the living beings.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਲੋਚਨ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਮੁਖ ਨਾਸਕਾ ਅਨੇਕ ਸੋਤ੍ਰ ਦੇਖੈ ਸੁਨੈ ਬੋਲੈ ਮਨ ਮੈਕ ਉਰ ਆਨੀਐ ।

लोचन स्रवन मुख नासका अनेक सोत्र देखै सुनै बोलै मन मैक उर आनीऐ ।

Lochan Sravan Moukh Naasakaa Anayk Sotra , Daykhai Sounai Bolai Man Maik Ur Aaneeai ।

As all that is seen by the eyes, heard by the ears and said by the tongue reaches the mind, similarly the slave of the Guru sees one Lord residing in all beings and lodges Him in his mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੋਹੰ ਸੋਹੀ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਤ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਜਾਨੀਐ ॥੧੦੮॥

गुर सिख संध मिले सोहं सोही ओति पोति जोती जोति मिलत जोती सरूप जानीऐ ॥१०८॥

Gur Sikh Sandh Milay Sohan Sohee Aoti Poti , Jotee Joti Milat Jotee Saroop Jaaneeai ॥108॥

The union of a Sikh with his Guru makes him utter Lord's name repeatedly and enjoins in Him like warp and weft. When his light merges with light eternal, he too acquires the form of light divine. (108)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗਾਂਡਾ ਮੈ ਮਿਠਾਸੁ ਤਾਸ ਛਿਲਕਾ ਨ ਲੀਓ ਜਾਇ ਦਾਰਮ ਅਉ ਦਾਖ ਬਿਖੈ ਬੀਜੁ ਗਹਿ ਡਾਰੀਐ ।

गांडा मै मिठासु तास छिलका नलीओ जाइ दारम अउ दाख बिखै बीजु गहि डारीऐ ।

Gaandaa Mai Mitthaasu Taas Chhilakaa N Leeao Jaai , Daaram Au Daakh Bikhai Beeju Gahi Daareeai ।

As the sweet juice of the sugarcane is taken and the cane is discarded; as the seeds in pomegranate and grapes are discarded;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਂਬ ਖਿਰਨੀ ਛਹਾਰਾ ਮਾਝ ਗੁਠਲੀ ਕਠੋਰ ਖਰਬੂਜਾ ਅਉ ਕਲੀਦਾ ਸਜਲ ਬਿਕਾਰੀਐ ।

आंब खिरनी छहारा माझ गुठली कठोर खरबूजा अउ कलीदा सजल बिकारीऐ ।

Aanb Khiranee Chhahaaraa Maajh Goutthalee Katthora , Kharaboojaa Au Kaleedaa Sajal Bikaareeai ।

Mango, dates have their endocarps hard; melon and watermelons though sweet release water and become unworthy of consumption very soon;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਧੁ ਮਾਖੀ ਮੈ ਮਲੀਨ ਸਮੈ ਪਾਇ ਸਫਲ ਹੁਇ ਰਸ ਬਸ ਭਏ ਨਹੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਨਿਵਾਰੀਐ ।

मधु माखी मै मलीन समै पाइ सफल हुइ रस बस भए नही त्रिसना निवारीऐ ।

Madhu Maakhee Mai Maleen Samai Paai Sadhal Hui , Ras Bas Bhaay Nahee Trisanaa Nivaareeai ।

The honey when cleaned of the bees and the wax become hard to give up eating it;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਸਵਾਰੀਐ ॥੧੦੯॥

स्री गुर सबद रस अंम्रित निधान पान गुरसिख साधसंगि जनमु सवारीऐ ॥१०९॥

Sree Gur Sabad Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paana , Gursikh Saadhasangi Janamu Savaareeai ॥109॥

Similarly a Sikh of the Guru, relishes the elixir-like Naam in the company of holy men and makes his life a success. (109)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਲਿਲ ਮੈ ਧਰਨਿ ਧਰਨਿ ਮੈ ਸਲਿਲ ਜੈਸੇ ਕੂਪ ਅਨਰੂਪ ਕੈ ਬਿਮਲ ਜਲ ਛਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सलिल मै धरनि धरनि मै सलिल जैसे कूप अनरूप कै बिमल जल छाए है ।

Salil Mai Dharani Dharani Mai Salil Jaisay , Koop Anaroop Kai Bimal Jal Chhaaay Hai ।

As there is land in water and water inside Earth, like a well that is dug up to obtain neat and cold water;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤਾਹੀ ਜਲ ਮਾਟੀ ਕੈ ਬਨਾਈ ਘਟਿਕਾ ਅਨੇਕ ਏਕੈ ਜਲੁ ਘਟ ਘਟ ਘਟਿਕਾ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।

ताही जल माटी कै बनाई घटिका अनेक एकै जलु घट घट घटिका समाए है ।

Taahee Jal Maatee Kai Banaaee Ghatikaa Anayka , Aykai Jalu Ghat Ghat Ghatikaa Samaaay Hai ।

The same water and earth are used for making pots and pitchers and all of them contain the same type of water.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜਾਹੀ ਜਾਹੀ ਘਟਿਕਾ ਮੈ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟੀ ਕੈ ਦੇਖੀਅਤ ਪੇਖੀਅਤ ਆਪਾ ਆਪੁ ਆਨ ਨ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

जाही जाही घटिका मै द्रिसटी कै देखीअत पेखीअत आपा आपु आन न दिखाए है ।

Jaahee Jaahee Ghatikaa Mai Drisatee Kai Daykheeata , Paykheeat Aapaa Aapu Aan N Dikhaaay Hai ।

Whichever pot or pitcher one looks into, one would see the same image in it, and nothing else is seen,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਕੇ ਅਕਾਰ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਠਹਰਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੧੧੦॥

पूरन ब्रहम गुर एकंकार के अकार ब्रहम बिबेक एक टेक ठहराए है ॥११०॥

Pooran Braham Gur Aykankaar Kay Akaara , Braham Bibayk Ayk Tayk Tthaharaaay Hai ॥110॥

Similarly the complete God pervades in the form of a-Guru and appear in the hearts of Sikhs (as was the case of image in various water-filled pots and pitchers). (110)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਏਕ ਪੈਡਾ ਜਾਇ ਚਲ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੋਟਿ ਪੈਡਾ ਆਗੇ ਹੋਇ ਲੇਤ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर एक पैडा जाइ चल सतिगुर कोटि पैडा आगे होइ लेत है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Ayk Paidaa Jaai Chala , Satigur Koti Paidaa Aagay Hoi Layt Hai ।

A disciple who walks one step towards Guru to take his refuge and goes to him with devotion and humility, Guru advances to receive him (devotee) by taking million steps.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਬਾਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮਾਤ੍ਰ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਤਾਹਿ ਬਾਰੰਬਾਰ ਗੁਰ ਹੇਤ ਹੈ ।

एक बार सतिगुर मंत्र सिमरन मात्र सिमरन ताहि बारंबार गुर हेत है ।

Ayk Baar Satigur Mantr Simaran Maatra , Simaran Taahi Baaranbaar Gur Hayt Hai ।

He who unites with the Lord by remembering the incantation of the Guru even once, the True Guru remembers him millions of time.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਭਾਵਨੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਕਉਡੀ ਅਗ੍ਰਭਾਗਿ ਰਾਖੈ ਤਾਹਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਦਾਨ ਦੇਤ ਹੈ ।

भावनी भगति भाइ कउडी अग्रभागि राखै ताहि गुर सरब निधान दान देत है ।

Bhaavanee Bhagati Bhaai Kaudee Agrabhaagi Raakhai , Taahi Gur Sarab Nidhaan Daan Dayt Hai ।

He who makes an offering of even a shell before the True Guru with loving worship and faith, the True Guru blesses him with the countless treasures of invaluable wealth that is Naam.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦਇਆ ਨਿਧਿ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਹੈ ॥੧੧੧॥

सतिगुर दइआ निधि महिमा अगाधि बोधि नमो नमो नमो नमो नेत नेत नेत है ॥१११॥

Satigur Daiaa Nidhi Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodhi , Namo Namo Namo Namo Nayt Nayt Nayt Hai ॥111॥

The True Guru is a repository of compassion that is beyond description and understanding. Therefore myriad salutations to Him because there is no one else like Him. (111)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਤ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस अंम्रित निधान पान पूरन हुइ उनमन उनमत बिसम बिस्वास है ।

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Pooran Hui , Ounaman Ounamat Bisam Bisvaas Hai ।

When a devotee meditating on His name is satiated with the drinking of loving nectar of Lord's name, he (devotee) enjoys supernatural ecstatic feeling in higher spiritual planes.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗ ਬਹੁ ਰੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਛਬਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਊਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।

आतम तरंग बहु रंग अंग अंग छबि अनिक अनूप रूप ऊप को प्रगास है ।

Aatam Tarang Bahu Rang Ang Ang Chhabi , Anik Anoop Roop Oop Ko Pragaas Hai ।

With multi-coloured waves of spiritual thoughts growing in his (devotee) mind, every part of his body conveys the glory of the Lord by emittence of strange and unique radiance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਸੁਰਤ ਸਰਬ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਬਹੁ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਹੈ ।

स्वाद बिसमाद बहु बिबिधि सुरत सरब राग नाद बाद बहु बासना सुबास है ।

Svaad Bisamaad Bahu Bibidhi Surat Saraba , Raag Naad Baad Bahu Baasanaa Soubaas Hai ।

The relishment of loving elixir of the Lord's name is astonishing. Enchanting tunes of all the musical modes and their consorts are heard in the ears. The nostrils feel the smell of myriad fragrances.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਸਨ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨ ਮੈ ਸੋਭਾ ਸਭਾ ਮੰਡਲ ਅਖੰਡਲ ਬਿਲਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੧੧੨॥

परमदभुत ब्रहमासन सिंघासन मै सोभा सभा मंडल अखंडल बिलास है॥११२॥

Paramadabhout Brahamaasan Singhaasan Mai , Sobhaa Sabhaa Mandal Akhandal Bilaas Hai ॥112॥

With the residing of the consciousness in the highest spiritual seat (the tenth opening), one enjoys the magnificent glory of all the spiritual planes. This ultimate state of tranquility provides complete stability to the body, mind and soul. (112)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬ੍ਯਥਾਵੰਤੈ ਜੰਤੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਬੈਦ ਉਪਚਾਰੁ ਕਰੈ ਬ੍ਯਥਾ ਬ੍ਰਿਤਾਂਤੁ ਸੁਨਿ ਹਰੈ ਦੁਖ ਰੋਗ ਕਉ ।

ब्यथावंतै जंतै जैसे बैद उपचारु करै ब्यथा ब्रितांतु सुनि हरै दुख रोग कउ ।

Byadaavantai Jantai Jaisay Baid Oupachaaru Karai , Byadaa Britaantu Souni Harai Doukh Rog Kau ।

As a medicine practitioner listens to the ailment of a patient and treats him for the malady;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਹਿਤ ਚਿਤ ਕੈ ਮਿਲਤ ਸੁਤੈ ਖਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੋਖਿ ਤੋਖਿ ਹਰਤ ਹੈ ਸੋਗ ਕਉ ।

जैसे माता पिता हित चित कै मिलत सुतै खान पान पोखि तोखि हरत है सोग कउ ।

Jaisay Maataa Pitaa Hit Chit Kai Milat Soutai , Khaan Paan Pokhi Tokhi Harat Hai Sog Kau ।

As parents fondly and lovingly meet their son, bring him up by serving dainty dishes, feel happy to allay all his distresses;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਿਰਹਨੀ ਬਨਿਤਾ ਕਉ ਜੈਸੇ ਭਰਤਾਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਕੈ ਹਰਤ ਬਿਰਹ ਬਿਓਗ ਕਉ ।

बिरहनी बनिता कउ जैसे भरतारु मिलै प्रेम रस कै हरत बिरह बिओग कउ ।

Birahanee Banitaa Kau Jaisay Bharataaru Milai , Praym Ras Kai Harat Birah Biaog Kau ।

As a wife separated from her husband for long relieves her pangs of separation and distresses with loving emotions;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਜਨ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੇਤ ਮਿਲਤ ਸਲਿਲ ਗਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਕਉ ॥੧੧੩॥

तैसे ही बिबेकी जन परउपकार हेत मिलत सलिल गति सहज संजोग कउ ॥११३॥

Taisay Hee Bibaykee Jan Paraoupakaar Hayta , Milat Salil Gati Sahaj Sanjog Kau ॥113॥

Similarly those wise and realised servers of Lord dyed in the hue of Lord's name become humble like water and meets the needy who yearn for the divine solace and clemency. (113)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਿਥਾਵੰਤੇ ਬੈਦ ਰੂਪ ਜਾਚਿਕ ਦਾਤਾਰ ਗਤਿ ਗਾਹਕੈ ਬਿਆਪਾਰੀ ਹੋਇ ਮਾਤ ਪਿਤਾ ਪੂਤ ਕਉ ।

बिथावंते बैद रूप जाचिक दातार गति गाहकै बिआपारी होइ मात पिता पूत कउ ।

Bidaavantay Baid Roop Jaachik Daataar Gati , Gaahakai Biaapaaree Hoi Maat Pitaa Poot Kau ।

Gursikhs with contemplated knowledge extend all help to the needy as an act of welfare, just as a medicine practitioner does for a patient, a donor does for a beggar, a trader for a customer and parents for their son.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਾਰ ਭਿਰਤਾਰ ਬਿਧਿ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਮਿਤ੍ਰਤਾਈ ਰੂਪ ਸੁਜਨ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਸਖਾ ਭਾਇ ਚਾਇ ਸੂਤ ਕਉ ।

नार भिरतार बिधि मित्र मित्रताई रूप सुजन कुटंब सखा भाइ चाइ सूत कउ ।

Naar Bhirataar Bidhi Mitr Mitrataaee Roopa , Sujan Koutanb Sakhaa Bhaai Chaai Soot Kau ।

As an act of benevolence, the relishers of Lord's name reach the distressed people to render them comfort They are husband to a distressed wife or vice versa, friends to friends and other loved ones; according to the defined moral code.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਲੋਗਨ ਮੈ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ ਬੇਦ ਕੈ ਬੇਦ ਬੀਚਾਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਅਵਧੂਤ ਅਵਧੂਤ ਕਉ ।

लोगन मै लोगाचार बेद कै बेद बीचार गिआन गुर एकंकार अवधूत अवधूत कउ ।

Logan Mai Logaachaar Bayd Kai Bayd Beechaara , Giaan Gur Aykankaar Avadhoot Avadhoot Kau ।

Sikhs blessed with Guru's wisdom acquire the supreme knowledge of the Lord and meet the common mortals as one of them and as intelligent and wise in the gathering of learned men. They approach the hermits as renouncers.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਿਰਲੋ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਜਨ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੇਤਿ ਮਿਲਤ ਸਲਿਲ ਗਤਿ ਰੰਗ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਭੂਤ ਕਉ ॥੧੧੪॥

बिरलो बिबेकी जन परउपकार हेति मिलत सलिल गति रंग स्रबंग भूत कउ ॥११४॥

Biralo Bibaykee Jan Paraoupakaar Hayti , Milat Salil Gati Rang Srabang Bhoot Kau ॥114॥

Such a rational and knowledgeable Sikh is very rare who for the sake of benevolence becomes humble like water and unites with the people of all denominations. (114)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਕੈ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਭਏ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਦ੍ਰਿਬ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਬਿਖੈ ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਚੀਨ ਹੈ ।

दरसन धिआन दिबि देह कै बिदेह भए द्रिग द्रिब द्रिसटि बिखै भाउ भगति चीन है ।

Darasan Dhiaan Dibi Dayh Kai Bidayh Bhaay , Drig Drib Drisati Bikhai Bhaau Bhagati Cheen Hai ।

By the contemplated vision of the True Guru, the Guru-conscious Sikhs become free of ego while still in their body form. By virtue of divine sight of the True Guru, they acquire the wisdom of loving worship.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਧਿਆਤਮ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਿ ਆਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਪਰਮਾਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਸਰਬਾਤਮ ਲਿਉ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।

अधिआतम करम करि आतम प्रवेस परमातम प्रवेस सरबातम लिउ लीन है ।

Adhiaatam Karam Kari Aatam Pravaysa , Paramaatam Pravays Sarabaatam Liu Leen Hai ।

By virtue of his spiritual knowledge and righteous actions, a follower of Guru finds peace and tranquillity in his self. By becoming one with Lord, he realises the presence of the divine light in the beings.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਪਰਵਾਨ ਹੁਇ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਏ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਸਬਦਾਰਥ ਪ੍ਰਬੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद गिआन परवान हुइ निधान पाए परमारथ सबदारथ प्रबीन है ।

Sabad Giaan Paravaan Hui Nidhaan Paaay , Paramaarad Sabadaarad Prabeen Hai ।

By the knowledge acquired through meditation on divine word, a devoted Sikh is accepted by the Guru who blesses him with the treasure of Lord's Naam. He then becomes wise to understand the principles of spirituality.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤਤੈ ਮਿਲੇ ਤਤ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੈ ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਭਏ ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੧੧੫॥

ततै मिले तत जोती जोति कै परम जोति प्रेम रस बसि भए जैसे जल मीन है ॥११५॥

Tatai Milay Tat Jotee Joti Kai Param Joti , Praym Ras Basi Bhaay Jaisay Jal Meen Hai ॥115॥

As the quintessence merges into its origin, the soul of a Guru-conscious person merges with the Supreme soul like the flame of a beacon becomes one with the other flame. He gets engrossed in the pleasure of Lord's love like a fish in water. (115)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਧਿਆਤਮ ਕਰਮ ਪਰਮਾਤਮ ਪਰਮ ਪਦ ਤਤ ਮਿਲਿ ਤਤਹਿ ਪਰਮਤਤ ਵਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।

अधिआतम करम परमातम परम पद तत मिलि ततहि परमतत वासी है ।

Adhiaatam Karam Paramaatam Param Pada , Tat Mili Tatahi Paramatat Vaasee Hai ।

A rare Guru-conscious person attains the knowledge of spirituality through spiritual deeds and absorbs himself in Him as truth rejoins with Truth.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਏਕ ਹੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੇਕ ਜੰਤ੍ਰ ਧੁਨਿ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਅਨਭੈ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਹੈ ।

सबद बिबेक टेक एक ही अनेक मेक जंत्र धुनि राग नाद अनभै अभिआसी है ।

Sabad Bibayk Tayk Ayk Hee Anayk Mayka , Jantr Dhouni Raag Naad Anabhai Abhiaasee Hai ।

As musical instruments produce melodious notes which also represent words in a song, so does a meditation practitioner merges in the fearless Lord who pervades in all and sundry.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਬਿਲਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन उनमान प्रानपति अबिगति गति अति अलख बिलासी है ।

Daras Dhiaan Ounamaan Praanapati , Abigati Gati Ati Alakh Bilaasee Hai ।

As meditation renders all our breaths one with Lord- the granter of life, so would a Guru-conscious man be engrossed in Him by contemplating on Him and becomes capable of enjoying all His bliss by this union with Him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਕੈ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਭਏ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਕੋਊ ਬਿਰਲੋ ਉਦਾਸੀ ਹੈ ॥੧੧੬॥

अंम्रित कटाछ दिबिदेह कै बिदेह भए जीवन मुकति कोऊ बिरलो उदासी है ॥११६॥

Anmrit Kataachh Dibi Dayh Kai Bidayh Bhaay , Jeevan Moukati Kooo Biralo Udaasee Hai ॥116॥

By the elixir-like divine glance of the True Guru, he becomes unconscious of his body (needs). Such a person with renounced and detached inclination is rare to come by. (116)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੁਪਨ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਜਾਗਤ ਨ ਦੇਖੀਅਤ ਤਾਰਕਾ ਮੰਡਲ ਪਰਭਾਤਿ ਨ ਦਿਖਾਈਐ ।

सुपन चरित्र चित्र जागत न देखीअत तारका मंडल परभाति न दिखाईऐ ।

Soupan Charitr Chitr Jaagat N Daykheeata , Taarakaa Mandal Parabhaati N Dikhaaeeai ।

Just as dream events cannot be seen while awake, just as stars are not visible after sunrise;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤਰਵਰ ਛਾਇਆ ਲਘੁ ਦੀਰਘ ਚਪਲ ਬਲ ਤੀਰਥ ਪੁਰਬ ਜਾਤ੍ਰਾ ਥਿਰ ਨ ਰਹਾਈਐ ।

तरवर छाइआ लघु दीरघ चपल बल तीरथ पुरब जात्रा थिर न रहाईऐ ।

Taravar Chhaaiaa Laghu Deeragh Chapal Bala , Teerad Purab Jaatraa Dir N Rahaaeeai ।

Just as the shadow of a tree keeps changing in size with the falling rays of the sun; and the pilgrimage to the holy places does not last for ever.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਦੀ ਨਾਵ ਕੋ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਲੋਗ ਬਹੁਰਿਓ ਨ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੰਧ੍ਰਬ ਨਗਰ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਬਿਲਾਈਐ ।

नदी नाव को संजोग लोग बहुरिओ न मिलै गंध्रब नगर म्रिग त्रिसना बिलाईऐ ।

Nadee Naav Ko Sanjog Log Bahuriao N Milai , Gandhrab Nagar Mrig Trisanaa Bilaaeeai ।

As the fellow travellers of a boat do not get to travel together again, as the presence of water due to mirage or the imaginary abode of gods (in space) is an illusion.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਮਾਇਐ ਮੋਹ ਧ੍ਰੋਹ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਸਨੇਹ ਦੇਹ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈਐ ॥੧੧੭॥

तैसे माइऐ मोह ध्रोह कुटंब सनेह देह गुरमुखि सबद सुरति लिव लाईऐ ॥११७॥

Taisay Maaiai Moh Dhroh Koutanb Sanayh Dayha , Gurmukhi Sabad Surati Liv Laaeeai ॥117॥

So does a Guru-conscious person regards mammon, attachment and love of the body an illusion and he keeps his consciousness focused on the divine word of the Guru. (117)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨੈਹਰ ਕੁਆਰਿ ਕੰਨਿਆ ਲਾਡਿਲੀ ਕੈ ਮਾਨੀਅਤਿ ਬਿਆਹੇ ਸਸੁਰਾਰ ਜਾਇ ਗੁਨਨੁ ਕੈ ਮਾਨੀਐ ।

नैहर कुआरि कंनिआ लाडिली कै मानीअति बिआहे ससुरार जाइ गुननु कै मानीऐ ।

Naihar Kuaari Kanniaa Laadilee Kai Maaneeati , Biaahay Sasuraar Jaai Gounanu Kai Maaneeai ।

An unmarried daughter is loved by everyone in parental house and enjoys respect in the in-laws house because of her virtues.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਨਜ ਬਿਉਹਾਰ ਲਗਿ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ਬਿਦੇਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ਕਹੀਏ ਸਪੂਤ ਲਾਭ ਲਭਤ ਕੈ ਆਨੀਐ ।

बनज बिउहार लगि जात है बिदेसि प्रानी कहीए सपूत लाभ लभत कै आनीऐ ।

Banaj Biuhaar Lagi Jaat Hai Bidaysi Praanee , Kaheeay Sapoot Laabh Labhat Kai Aaneeai ।

As one goes to other cities to trade and earn living, but one is known as an obedient son only when one makes profit;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਸਮੈ ਪਰ ਦਲ ਮੈ ਅਕੇਲੋ ਜਾਇ ਜੀਤਿ ਆਵੈ ਸੋਈ ਸੂਰੋ ਸੁਭਟੁ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।

जैसे तउ संग्राम समै पर दल मै अकेलो जाइ जीति आवै सोई सूरो सुभटु बखानीऐ ।

Jaisay Tau Sangraam Samai Par Dal Mai Akaylo Jaai , Jeeti Aavai Soee Sooro Soubhatu Bakhaaneeai ।

As a warrior ingresses into enemy ranks and comes out victorious is known as a brave man.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਾਨਸ ਜਨਮੁ ਪਾਇ ਚਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਿ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ॥੧੧੮॥

मानस जनमु पाइ चरनि सरनि गुर साधसंगति मिलै गुरदुआरि पहिचानीऐ ॥११८॥

Maanas Janamu Paai Charani Sarani Gur , Saadhasangati Milai Gurduaari Pahichaaneeai ॥118॥

Similarly he who enjoins the holy gatherings, acquire the refuge of the True Guru is accepted in the court of the Lord. (118)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨੈਹਰ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਤਜਿ ਬਿਆਹੇ ਸਸੁਰਾਰ ਜਾਇ ਗੁਨਨੁ ਕੈ ਕੁਲਾਬਧੂ ਬਿਰਦ ਕਹਾਵਈ ।

नैहर कुटंब तजि बिआहे ससुरार जाइ गुननु कै कुलाबधू बिरद कहावई ।

Naihar Koutanb Taji Biaahay Sasuraar Jaai , Gounanu Kai Kulaabadhoo Birad Kahaavaee ।

Just as a girl leaves her parent's house after getting married and earns a respectable name for herself and her husband's family by virtue of her good traits;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੁਰਨ ਪਤਿਬ੍ਰਤਿ ਅਉ ਗੁਰ ਜਨ ਸੇਵਾ ਭਾਇ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਮੈ ਗ੍ਰਿਹੇਸੁਰਿ ਸੁਜਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਈ ।

पुरन पतिब्रति अउ गुर जन सेवा भाइ ग्रिह मै ग्रिहेसुरि सुजसु प्रगटावई ।

Puran Patibrati Au Gur Jan Sayvaa Bhaai , Grih Mai Grihaysuri Sujasu Pragataavaee ।

Earns the honourable title of all in all and revered one, by devotedly serving her elders and remaining loyal and faithful to her partner;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਤ ਕਾਲਿ ਜਾਇ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਹਿਗਾਮਨੀ ਹੁਇ ਲੋਕ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਬਿਖੈ ਊਚ ਪਦ ਪਾਵਈ ।

अंत कालि जाइ प्रिअ संगि सहिगामनी हुइ लोक परलोक बिखै ऊच पद पावई ।

Ant Kaali Jaai Pria Sangi Sahigaamanee Hui , Lok Paralok Bikhai Ooch Pad Paavaee ।

Departs from this world as an honourable companion of her husband and earns name for herself here and in world hereafter;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਮਾਰਗ ਭੈ ਭਾਇ ਨਿਰਬਾਹੁ ਕਰੈ ਧੰਨ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਆਦਿ ਅੰਤ ਠਹਰਾਵਈ ॥੧੧੯॥

गुरमुख मारग भै भाइ निरबाहु करै धंन गुरसिख आदि अंत ठहरावई ॥११९॥

Gurmoukh Maarag Bhai Bhaai Nirabaahu Karai , Dhann Gursikh Aadi Ant Tthaharaavaee ॥119॥

So is a Sikh of Guru worthy of praise and adulations from beginning to end who treads the path of the Guru, lives life in the reverential fear of the Lord. (119)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਧਾਮ ਭਾਮ ਏਕ ਸੈ ਅਧਿਕ ਏਕ ਨਾਇਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਰਾਜਾ ਸਭਨ ਲਡਾਵਈ ।

जैसे न्रिप धाम भाम एक सै अधिक एक नाइक अनेक राजा सभन लडावई ।

Jaisay Nrip Dhaam Bhaam Ayk Sai Adhik Ayka , Naaik Anayk Raajaa Sabhan Ladaavaee ।

As a king has many queens in his palace, each of remarkable beauty, he cajoles and pampers each one of them;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜਨਮਤ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਸੁਤੁ ਵਾਹੀ ਕੈ ਸੁਹਾਗੁ ਭਾਗੁ ਸਕਲ ਰਾਨੀ ਮੈ ਪਟਰਾਨੀ ਸੋ ਕਹਾਵਈ ।

जनमत जा कै सुतु वाही कै सुहागु भागु सकल रानी मै पटरानी सो कहावई ।

Janamat Jaa Kai Soutu Vaahee Kai Suhaagu Bhaagu , Sakal Raanee Mai Pataraanee So Kahaavaee ।

One who bears him a son enjoys higher status in the palace and is declared as the chief among the queens;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਸਨ ਬਸਨ ਸਿਹਜਾਸਨ ਸੰਜੋਗੀ ਸਬੈ ਰਾਜ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੁ ਤਉ ਸਪੂਤੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਆਵਈ ।

असन बसन सिहजासन संजोगी सबै राजअधिकारु तउ सपूती ग्रिह आवई ।

Asan Basan Sihajaasan Sanjogee Sabai , Raaj Adhikaaru Tau Sapootee Grih Aavaee ।

Each one of them has the right and opportunities to enjoy the pleasures of the palace and share the bed of the king;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਬੈ ਗੁਰੁ ਚਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਨਿਜ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਵਈ ॥੧੨੦॥

गुरसिख सबै गुरु चरनि सरनि लिव गुरसिख संधि मिले निज पदु पावई ॥१२०॥

Gursikh Sabai Guru Charani Sarani Liva , Gursikh Sandhi Milay Nij Padu Paavaee ॥120॥

So do the Guru's Sikhs assemble in the refuge of the True Guru. But he who meets with the Lord after losing his self reaches the realm of spiritual peace and comfort. (120)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੁਸ ਮੈ ਤੰਦੁਲ ਬੋਇ ਨਿਪਜੈ ਸਹੰਸ੍ਰ ਗੁਨੋ ਦੇਹ ਧਾਰਿ ਕਰਤ ਹੈ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।

तुस मै तंदुल बोइ निपजै सहंस्र गुनो देह धारि करत है परउपकार जी ।

Tous Mai Tandul Boi Nipajai Sahansr Gouno , Dayh Dhaari Karat Hai Paraoupakaar Jee ।

A grain of rice covered by its husk when sowed yields many time more such grains and as rice (a staple food item) do much good in the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੁਸ ਮੈ ਤੰਦੁਲ ਨਿਰਬਿਘਨ ਲਾਗੈ ਨ ਘੁਨੁ ਰਾਖੇ ਰਹੈ ਚਿਰੰਕਾਲ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।

तुस मै तंदुल निरबिघन लागै न घुनु राखे रहै चिरंकाल होत न बिकार जी ।

Tous Mai Tandul Nirabighan Laagai N Ghounu , Raakhay Rahai Chirankaal Hot N Bikaar Jee ।

The rice remains protected against insects as long as it remains in the husk. It remains preserved for long.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੁਖ ਸੈ ਨਿਕਸਿ ਹੋਇ ਭਗਨ ਮਲੀਨ ਰੂਪ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਇ ਰਾਧੇ ਰਹੈ ਨ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਜੀ ।

तुख सै निकसि होइ भगन मलीन रूप स्वाद करवाइ राधे रहै न संसार जी ।

Toukh Sai Nikasi Hoi Bhagan Maleen Roopa , Svaad Karavaai Raadhay Rahai N Sansaar Jee ।

Outside the husk, rice breaks. It acquires a darkish hue and slight bitterness. It loses its worldly importance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਮੈ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਤਜਿ ਬਨ ਖੰਡ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਉਧਾਰ ਜੀ ॥੧੨੧॥

गुर उपदेस गुरसिख ग्रिह मै बैरागी ग्रिह तजि बन खंड होत न उधार जी ॥१२१॥

Gur Oupadays Gursikh Grih Mai Bairaagee , Grih Taji Ban Khand Hot N Udhaar Jee ॥121॥

So does a Sikh of Guru following the advice of Guru lives a householder's life without being attached and engrossed in it. He does good to others while living with his family members. He does not renounce the family and lives in jungles to emancipate himself from this world. (121)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਹਰਦੀ ਅਉ ਚੂਨਾ ਮਿਲਿ ਅਰੁਨ ਬਰਨ ਜੈਸੇ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਕੈ ਤੰਬੋਲ ਰਸ ਰੂਪ ਹੈ ।

हरदी अउ चूना मिलि अरुन बरन जैसे चतुर बरन कै तंबोल रस रूप है ।

Haradee Au Choonaa Mili Aroun Baran Jaisay , Chatur Baran Kai Tanbol Ras Roop Hai ।

As turmeric and lime when mixed produce red colour, but when betel leaf, lime, betelnut and catechu are all brought together, a very deep red colour is produced;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੂਧ ਮੈ ਜਾਵਨੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਦਧਿ ਕੈ ਬਖਾਨੀਅਤ ਖਾਂਡ ਘ੍ਰਿਤ ਚੂਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਬਿੰਜਨ ਅਨੂਪ ਹੈ ।

दूध मै जावनु मिलै दधि कै बखानीअत खांड घ्रित चून मिलि बिंजन अनूप है ।

Doodh Mai Jaavanu Milai Dadhi Kai Bakhaaneeata , Khaand Ghrit Choon Mili Binjan Anoop Hai ।

As a small cogulent added to the milk set it as curd but sugar, flour and clarified butter produces a very tasty dish;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੁਸਮ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਮਿਲਿ ਤਿਲ ਸੈ ਫੁਲੇਲ ਹੋਤ ਸਕਲ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਮਿਲਿ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਧੂਪ ਹੈ ।

कुसम सुगंध मिलि तिल सै फुलेल होत सकल सुगंध मिलि अरगजा धूप है ।

Kousam Sougandh Mili Til Sai Dhulayl Hota , Sakal Sougandh Mili Aragajaa Dhoop Hai ।

An extract of flowers when mixed with sesame oil become scented oil, but mixing of saffron musk, sandalwood and rose make a very fragrant product called argaja;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੋਇ ਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗੁ ਪੰਚ ਪਰਮੇਸਰ ਹੈ ਦਸ ਬੀਸ ਤੀਸ ਮਿਲੇ ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਊਪ ਹੈ ॥੧੨੨॥

दोइ सिख साधसंगु पंच परमेसर है दस बीस तीस मिले अबिगति ऊप है ॥१२२॥

Doi Sikh Saadhasangu Panch Paramaysar Hai , Das Bees Tees Milay Abigati Oop Hai ॥122॥

So would two Sikhs together make a holy congregation while five of them would represent the Lord. But where ten, twenty or thirty like-minded Sikhs engrossed in the love of the Guru meet, their praise is beyond description. (122)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਹੀ ਗੋਰਸ ਮੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਰਸ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਦਹਿਓ ਮਹਿਓ ਮਾਖਨੁ ਅਉ ਘ੍ਰਿਤ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ।

एक ही गोरस मै अनेक रस को प्रगास दहिओ महिओ माखनु अउ घ्रित उनमानीऐ ।

Ayk Hee Goras Mai Anayk Ras Ko Pragaasa , Dahiao Mahiao Maakhanu Au Ghrit Ounamaaneeai ।

From milk alone several products like curd, butter milk, butter and ghee (clarified butter) are obtained;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਹੀ ਉਖਾਰੀ ਮੈ ਮਿਠਾਸ ਕੋ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਗੁੜੁ ਖਾਂਡ ਮਿਸਰੀ ਅਉ ਕਲੀਕੰਦ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ।

एक ही उखारी मै मिठास को निवास गुड़ु खांड मिसरी अउ कलीकंद पहिचानीऐ ।

Ayk Hee Oukhaaree Mai Mitthaas Ko Nivaas Gurhu , Khaand Misaree Au Kaleekand Pahichaaneeai ।

Being sweet, sugarcane gives us jaggery cakes, sugar, crystal sugar etc;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਹੀ ਗੇਹੂ ਸੈ ਹੋਤ ਨਾਨਾ ਬਿੰਜਨਾਦ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਭੂਨੇ ਭੀਜੇ ਪੀਸੇ ਅਉ ਉਸੇ ਈ ਬਿਬਿਧਾਨੀਐ ।

एक ही गेहू सै होत नाना बिंजनाद स्वाद भूने भीजे पीसे अउ उसे ई बिबिधानीऐ ।

Ayk Hee Gayhoo Sai Hot Naanaa Binjanaad Svaada , Bhoonay Bheejay Peesay Au Ousay Ee Bibidhaaneeai ।

Wheat is turned into various forms of dainty dishes; some 'fried, boiled, roasted or minced;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਾਵਕ ਸਲਿਲ ਏਕ ਏਕਹਿ ਗੁਨ ਅਨੇਕ ਪੰਚ ਕੈ ਪੰਚਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਸਾਧਸੰਗੁ ਜਾਨੀਐ ॥੧੨੩॥

पावक सलिल एक एकहि गुन अनेक पंच कै पंचाम्रत साधसंगु जानीऐ ॥१२३॥

Paavak Salil Ayk Aykahi Goun Anayka , Panch Kai Panchaamrat Saadhasangu Jaaneeai ॥123॥

Fire and water have specific traits but when three others (wheat flour, clarified butter and sugar) join with them, elixir like Karhah Parshad results. Similarly coming together of obedient and loyal Sikhs of the Guru in the form of a congregation is considered holy and supreme. (123)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਖਾਂਡ ਘ੍ਰਿਤ ਚੂਨ ਜਲ ਪਾਵਕ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਭਏ ਪੰਚ ਮਿਲਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਪੰਚਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।

खांड घ्रित चून जल पावक इकत्र भए पंच मिलि प्रगट पंचाम्रत प्रगास है ।

Khaand Ghrit Choon Jal Paavak Ikatr Bhaay , Panch Mili Pragat Panchaamrat Pragaas Hai ।

As coming together of sugar, clarified butter, flour, water and fire produces elixir like Karhah Parshad;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮ੍ਰਿਗਮਦ ਗਉਰਾ ਚੋਆ ਚੰਦਨ ਕੁਸਮ ਦਲ ਸਕਲ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਕੈ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਹੈ ।

म्रिगमद गउरा चोआ चंदन कुसम दल सकल सुगंध कैअरगजा सुबास है ।

Mrigamad Gauraa Choaa Chandan Kousam Dala , Sakal Sougandh Kai Aragajaa Soubaas Hai ।

As all aromatic roots and materials like musk, saffron etc. when mixed produce scent.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਪਾਨ ਚੂਨਾ ਅਉ ਸੁਪਾਰੀ ਕਾਥਾ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਮਿਲਤ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਤਾਸ ਹੈ ।

चतुर बरन पान चूना अउ सुपारी काथा आपा खोइ मिलत अनूप रूप तास है ।

Chatur Baran Paan Choonaa Au Soupaaree Kaadaa , Aapaa Khoi Milat Anoop Roop Taas Hai ।

As betel nut, betel leaf, lime and catechu lose their self-existence and merge with each other to produce a deep red colour more attractive than each one of them;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੁ ਐਸੋ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕੋ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੧੨੪॥

तैसे साधसंगति मिलाप को प्रतापु ऐसो सावधान पूरन ब्रहम को निवास है ॥१२४॥

Taisay Saadhasangati Milaap Ko Prataapu Aiso , Saavadhaan Pooran Braham Ko Nivaas Hai ॥124॥

So is the praise of the holy congregation of saints blessed by the True Guru. It drenches everyone with such hue of Naam Ras that it opens the path for mergence into the Lord. (124)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਮੈ ਸਾਚੁਖੰਡ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਕੋ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।

सहज समाधि साधसंगति मै साचुखंड सतिगुर पूरन ब्रहम को निवास है ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Saadhasangati Mai Saachoukhanda , Satigur Pooran Braham Ko Nivaas Hai ।

The congregation of holy men is like Realm of Truth where they get absorbed in the memory of the Lord, His abode.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਪੂਜਾ ਫੁਲ ਫਲ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन सरगुन अकाल मूरति पूजा फुल फल चरनाम्रत बिस्वास है ।

Daras Dhiaan Saragoun Akaal Moorati , Poojaa Dhul Dhal Charanaamrat Bisvaas Hai ।

For the Sikhs of the Guru, focusing of mind on True Guru is like seeing the Transcendental Lord who is beyond time. There belief of enjoying the magnificence sight of the True Guru is like performing worship with flowers and fruits.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਚਾਰ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਹੈ ।

निरंकार चार परमारथ परमपद सबद सुरति अवगाहन अभिआस है ।

Nirankaar Chaar Paramaarad Paramapada , Sabad Surati Avagaahan Abhiaas Hai ।

A true servant of Guru realises the supreme state of the Absolute Lord through perpetual meditation and engrossment of his mind in the divine word.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਦਾਨ ਦਾਇਕ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਧਾਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੧੨੫॥

सरब निधान दान दाइक भगति भाइ काम निहकाम धाम पूरन प्रगास है ॥१२५॥

Sarab Nidhaan Daan Daaik Bhagati Bhaai , Kaam Nihakaam Dhaam Pooran Pragaas Hai ॥125॥

By the loving worship of the Lord, (the bestower of all treasures) in the true holy congregation, a Guru-conscious person is convinced of no alternate place for him and he rests in complete radiance of the light divine of the God Lord. (125)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸੁਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੂਮੀ ਚਿਤ ਚਿਤਵਤ ਫਲ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ ਉਧਾਰ ਹੈ ।

सहज समाधि साध संगति सुक्रित भूमी चित चितवत फल प्रापति उधार है ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Saadh Sangati Soukrit Bhoomee , Chit Chitavat Dhal Praapati Udhaar Hai ।

Engrossed in meditation on His name, holy congregation is the best place to sow the seeds of supreme deeds that satiates all desires and sails one across the worldly ocean.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਜਰ ਕਪਾਟ ਖੁਲੇ ਹਾਟ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਮੈ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਾਭ ਰਤਨ ਬਿਉਹਾਰ ਹੈ ।

बजर कपाट खुले हाट साधसंगति मै सबद सुरति लाभ रतन बिउहार है ।

Bajar Kapaat Khulay Haat Saadhasangati Mai , Sabad Surati Laabh Ratan Biuhaar Hai ।

The company of holy men removes ignorance and opens up the tightly shut doors of knowledge. In the union of consciousness and divine word, one enjoys the benefit of trading in the jewel like Naam.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਆਚਾਰ ਹੈ ।

साधसंगि ब्रहम सथान गुरदेव सेव अलख अभेव परमारथ आचार है ।

Saadhasangi Braham Sadaan Gurdayv Sayva , Alakh Abhayv Paramaarad Aachaar Hai ।

The service of True Guru in the divine like place of holy congregation leads one to the realisation of the Lord who is imperceptible and indistinguishable.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਫਲ ਸੁਖੇਤ ਹੇਤ ਬਨਤ ਅਮਿਤਿ ਲਾਭ ਸੇਵਕ ਸਹਾਈ ਬਰਦਾਈ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੧੨੬॥

सफल सुखेत हेत बनत अमिति लाभ सेवक सहाई बरदाई उपकार है ॥१२६॥

Sadhal Soukhayt Hayt Banat Amiti Laabha , Sayvak Sahaaee Baradaaee Oupakaar Hai ॥126॥

Loving the fruitful place like holy congregation, one obtains immeasurable gain. Such a congregation is benefactor, helpful and philanthropic for the servers and slaves (of the Lord). (126)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਧ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਕਾਲ ਮੈ ਅਕਾਲ ਕਾਲ ਬਿਆਲ ਬਿਖੁ ਮਾਰੀਐ ।

गुरमुखि साध चरनाम्रत निधान पान काल मै अकाल काल बिआल बिखु मारीऐ ।

Gurmukhi Saadh Charanaamrat Nidhaan Paana , Kaal Mai Akaal Kaal Biaal Bikhu Maareeai ।

A Guru-conscious person enjoys the benefits of all the nine treasures in the company of holy men. Despite living in the wheel of time, he remains protected from its wrath. He destroys the poison of the time like snake.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਧ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਕੁਲ ਅਕੁਲੀਨ ਭਏ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਿਵਾਰੀਐ ।

गुरमुखि साध चरनाम्रत निधान पान कुल अकुलीन भए दुबिधा निवारीऐ ।

Gurmukhi Saadh Charanaamrat Nidhaan Paana , Kul Akuleen Bhaay Doubidhaa Nivaareeai ।

He drinks deep the elixir of the Lord's name sitting in the dust of the feet of holy men. He becomes bereft of caste pride and is able to remove all differences of high and low from his mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਧ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਨਿਜ ਆਸਨ ਕੀ ਤਾਰੀਐ ।

गुरमुखि साध चरनाम्रत निधान पान सहज समाधि निज आसन की तारीऐ ।

Gurmukhi Saadh Charanaamrat Nidhaan Paana , Sahaj Samaadhi Nij Aasan Kee Taareeai ।

In the company of holy men and enjoying the treasure of elixir like Naam, he remains engrossed in his self and attached consciously in a state of equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਧ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਗਤਿ ਨਿਆਰੀਐ ॥੧੨੭॥

गुरमुखि साध चरनाम्रत परमपद गुरमुखि पंथ अबिगत गति निआरीऐ ॥१२७॥

Gurmukhi Saadh Charanaamrat Paramapada , Gurmukhi Pand Abigat Gati Niaareeai ॥127॥

Relishing the elixir like Naam of the Lord in the company of the holy men, he attains the supreme state. The path of Guru-conscious people is beyond description. It is imperishable and celestial. (127)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਖਾ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਗਗਨ ਘਟਾ ਘਮੰਡ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਕੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

सहज समाधि साधसंगति सखा मिलाप गगन घटा घमंड जुगति कै जानीऐ ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Saadhasangati Sakhaa Milaapa , Gagan Ghataa Ghamand Jougati Kai Jaaneeai ।

The method of meeting with the Lord God through meditation in a holy gathering is like the gathering and formation of clouds that cause rain, lightening and thunder.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਕੈ ਅਨਹਦ ਨਾਦ ਗਰਜਤ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ।

सहज समाधि कीरतन गुर सबद कै अनहद नाद गरजत उनमानीऐ ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Keeratan Gur Sabad Kai , Anahad Naad Garajat Ounamaaneeai ।

Acquiring a stable state of contemplation and meditation in the holy congregation, the continuous melody that is heard within should be regarded as sound of thunder of the clouds.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਦਾਮਨੀ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਉਨਮਨ ਮਾਨੀਐ ।

सहजसमाधि साधसंगति जोती सरूप दामनी चमतकार उनमन मानीऐ ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Saadhasangati Jotee Saroopa , Daamanee Chamatakaar Ounaman Maaneeai ।

The divine light that radiates during stable state meditation in the holy gathering is like miraculous lightening that blossoms the mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਲਿਵ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਬਰਖਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨੀਐ ॥੧੨੮॥

सहज समाधि लिव निझर अपार धार बरखा अंम्रित जल सरब निधानीऐ ॥१२८॥

Sahaj Samaadhi Liv Nijhar Apaar Dhaara , Barakhaa Anmrit Jal Sarab Nidhaaneeai ॥128॥

The continuous flow of the elixir of Naam that takes place in the tenth door of the body as a result of meditation in the congregation of holy men is like rain of nectar that is the treasure house of all the boons. (128)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਗੋਬੰਸ ਤਿਨ ਖਾਇ ਦੁਹੇ ਗੋਰਸ ਦੈ ਗੋਰਸ ਅਉਟਾਏ ਦਧਿ ਮਾਖਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।

जैसे तउ गोबंस तिन खाइ दुहे गोरस दै गोरस अउटाए दधि माखन प्रगास है ।

Jaisay Tau Gobans Tin Khaai Duhay Goras Dai , Goras Aoutaaay Dadhi Maakhan Pragaas Hai ।

As a cow grazes on grass and hay yields milk which when heated, cooled and set to coagulate as curd, butter is obtained;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਊਖ ਮੈ ਪਿਊਖ ਤਨ ਖੰਡ ਖੰਡ ਕੇ ਪਰਾਏ ਰਸ ਕੇ ਅਉਟਾਏ ਖਾਂਡ ਮਿਸਰੀ ਮਿਠਾਸ ਹੈ ।

ऊख मै पिऊख तन खंड खंड के पराए रस के अउटाए खांड मिसरी मिठास है ।

Ookh Mai Piookh Tan Khand Khand Kay Paraaay , Ras Kay Aoutaaay Khaand Misaree Mitthaas Hai ।

Sugarcane is sweet. It is put through a crusher to obtain its juice that is heated and converted into jaggery cakes and sugar crystals;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸਨਬੰਧ ਕੈ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਢਾਕ ਅਉ ਪਲਾਸ ਜੈਸੇ ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਹੈ ।

चंदन सुगंध सनबंध कै बनासपती ढाक अउ पलास जैसे चंदन सुबास है ।

Chandan Sougandh Sanabandh Kai Banaasapatee , Ddhaak Au Palaas Jaisay Chandan Soubaas Hai ।

As a sandalwood tree infuses its fragrance in the vegetation that grows around it;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਾਧੁਸੰਗਿ ਮਿਲਤ ਸੰਸਾਰੀ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ਹੋਤ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਕੇ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੧੨੯॥

साधुसंगि मिलत संसारी निरंकारी होत गुरमति परउपकार के निवास है ॥१२९॥

Saadhousangi Milat Sansaaree Nirankaaree Hota , Gurmati Paraoupakaar Kay Nivaas Hai ॥129॥

So does a worldly person become a humble servant of God in the company of saintly persons. By virtue of the teachings and initiation of Guru, he is blessed with the traits of doing good to all and sundry. (129)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਮਿਸਟਾਨਿ ਪਾਨ ਸੁਧਾ ਰਸ ਪੁਜਸਿ ਨ ਸਾਧ ਮੁਖ ਮਧੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਕਉ ।

कोटनि कोटानि मिसटानि पान सुधा रस पुजसि न साध मुख मधुर बचन कउ ।

Kotani Kotaani Misataani Paan Sudhaa Rasa , Pujasi N Saadh Moukh Madhur Bachan Kau ।

Countless eatables of elixir like sweet tastes are nowhere equal to the sweet words uttered by saintly persons.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੀਤਲ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਚੰਦ ਚੰਦਨ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਪੁਜਸਿ ਨ ਸਾਧ ਮਤਿ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ ਸਚਨ ਕਉ ।

सीतल सुगंध चंद चंदन कोटानि कोटि पुजसि न साध मति निम्रता सचन कउ ।

Seetal Sougandh Chand Chandan Kotaani Koti , Pujasi N Saadh Mati Nimrataa Sachan Kau ।

The tranquillity and coolness of million moons and fragrance of million sandalwood trees cannot be even a patch on the humility of saintly Sikhs of the Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕਾਮਧੇਨ ਅਉ ਕਲਪਤਰ ਪੁਜਸਿ ਨ ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕੇ ਰਚਨ ਕਉ ।

कोटनि कोटानि कामधेन अउ कलपतर पुजसि न किंचत कटाछ के रचन कउ ।

Kotani Kotaani Kaamadhayn Au Kalapatara , Pujasi N Kinchat Kataachh Kay Rachan Kau ।

A little glance of grace and kindness of the True Guru as a result of perpetual meditation of Naam, cannot be compared with millions of heavenly cows (Kamdhenu) and all granting tree (Kalap-brichh).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਫਲ ਸਕਲ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਪੁਜਸਿ ਨ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਕੇ ਖਚਨ ਖਉ ॥੧੩੦॥

सरब निधान फल सकल कोटानि कोटि पुजसि न परउपकार के खचन खउ ॥१३०॥

Sarab Nidhaan Dhal Sakal Kotaani Koti , Pujasi N Paraoupakaar Kay Khachan Khau ॥130॥

All treasures and fruits of labour even when multiplied million times cannot reach the philanthropic deeds of Guru's Sikhs. (130)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਛਬਿ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਰਸ ਬਿੰਜਨਾਦ ਕੈ ।

कोटनि कोटानि रूप रंग अंग अंग छबि कोटनि कोटानि स्वाद रस बिंजनाद कै ।

Kotani Kotaani Roop Rang Ang Ang Chhabi , Kotani Kotaani Svaad Ras Binjanaad Kai ।

Countless forms and colours, beauty of various parts of body and enjoying the tastes of meals;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਰਸਿ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਕੈ ।

कोटनि कोटानि कोटि बासना सुबास रसि कोटनि कोटानि कोटि राग नाद बाद कै ।

Kotani Kotaani Koti Baasanaa Soubaas Rasi , Kotani Kotaani Koti Raag Naad Baad Kai ।

Countless fragrances, sensualities, tastes, singing modes, melodies and sounding of musical instruments;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਿਧਿ ਸੁਧਾ ਕੋਟਿਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਕਰਮਾਦਿ ਕੈ ।

कोटनि कोटानि कोटि रिधि सिधि निधि सुधा कोटिनि कोटानि गिआन धिआन करमादि कै ।

Kotani Kotaani Koti Ridhi Sidhi Nidhi Sudhaa , Kotini Kotaani Giaan Dhiaan Karamaadi Kai ।

Countless miraculous powers, elixir like pleasure-giving store houses of goods, contemplation and following of rites and rituals;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਗਲ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਹੁਇ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਗੁਨ ਪੁਜਸਿ ਨ ਧਾਮ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਬਿਸਮਾਦਿ ਕੈ ॥੧੩੧॥

सगल पदारथ हुइ कोटनि कोटानि गुन पुजसि न धाम उपकार बिसमादि कै ॥१३१॥

Sagal Padaarad Hui Kotani Kotaani Gouna , Pujasi N Dhaam Oupakaar Bisamaadi Kai ॥131॥

And if all that had been said above become million times more, cannot match with the good done by persons of saintly temperament. (131)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਜਯਾ ਅਧੀਨਤਾ ਪਰਮ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਭਈ ਗਰਬ ਕੈ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੇਹ ਮਹਾ ਅਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੈ ।

अजया अधीनता परम पवित्र भई गरब कै सिंघ देह महा अपवित्र है ।

Ajayaa Adheenataa Param Pavitr Bhaee , Garab Kai Singh Dayh Mahaa Apavitr Hai ।

A goat, herbivorous animal do good of yielding milk is considered pious and good because of its humble nature but a lion, proud and carnivorous is considered highly impious.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮੋਨਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਗਹੇ ਜੈਸੇ ਊਖ ਮੈ ਪਯੂਖ ਰਸ ਬਾਸ ਬਕਬਾਨੀ ਕੈ ਸੁਗੰਧਤਾ ਨ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੈ ।

मोनि ब्रत गहे जैसे ऊख मै पयूख रस बासबकबानी कै सुगंधता न मित्र है ।

Moni Brat Gahay Jaisay Ookh Mai Payookh Rasa , Baas Bakabaanee Kai Sougandhataa N Mitr Hai ।

Because of his quiet nature, sugarcane has nectar-like juice in it, but noisy by nature bamboo cannot grasp any fragrance of sandalwood even if it grows close by.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮੁਲ ਹੋਇ ਮਜੀਠ ਰੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਸੰਗਾਤੀ ਭਏ ਫੁਲ ਹੋਇ ਕੁਸੰਭ ਰੰਗ ਚੰਚਲ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੈ ।

मुल होइ मजीठ रंग संग संगाती भए फुल होइ कुसंभ रंग चंचल चरित्र है ।

Mul Hoi Majeetth Rang Sang Sangaatee Bhaay , Dhul Hoi Kousanbh Rang Chanchal Charitr Hai ।

Rubiaceous plant (Majitha) has its colour characteristic in the bottom part of the plant but when joined with a cloth gives it a beautiful red colour and integrates with it.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਅਸਾਧ ਸਾਧ ਦਾਦਰ ਅਉ ਮੀਨ ਗਤਿ ਗੁਪਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਮੋਹ ਦ੍ਰੋਹ ਕੈ ਬਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੨॥

तैसे ही असाध साध दादर अउ मीन गति गुपत प्रगट मोह द्रोह कै बचित्र है ॥१३२॥

Taisay Hee Asaadh Saadh Daadar Au Meen Gati , Goupat Pragat Moh Droh Kai Bachitr Hai ॥132॥

Similarly a willful or self-oriented person is like a frog whose love for water is fake and a deceit but a God-oriented person is like a fish whose love for water is strange and unique. (132)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਿਆਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਭਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਹੈ ।

पूरन ब्रहम धिआन पूरन ब्रहम गिआन पूरन भगति सतिगुर उपदेस है ।

Pooran Braham Dhiaan Pooran Braham Giaana , Pooran Bhagati Satigur Oupadays Hai ।

Satguru's sermon (in the form of blessing of Naam) is complete contemplation of the Master Lord, His knowledge and is total worship.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਮਿਲੈ ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਪਰਮਾਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਹੈ ।

जैसे जल आपा खोइ बरन बरन मिलै तैसे ही बिबेकी परमातम प्रवेस है ।

Jaisay Jal Aapaa Khoi Baran Baran Milai , Taisay Hee Bibaykee Paramaatam Pravays Hai ।

As water mixes with several colours and acquires the same hue, similarly a disciple following Guru's advice becomes one with God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਕਨਿਕ ਅਨਿਕ ਧਾਤੁ ਚੰਦਨ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਅਵੇਸ ਹੈ ।

पारस परसि जैसे कनिक अनिक धातु चंदन बनासपती बासना अवेस है ।

Paaras Parasi Jaisay Kanik Anik Dhaatu , Chandan Banaasapatee Baasanaa Avays Hai ।

As many metals when touched with philosopher stone become gold, bushes and plants grown in the vicinity of sandalwood attain its fragrance, similarly a devotee following Guru's advice becomes pure and one who spreads the fragrance of goodness all around.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਪੂਰਮ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਆਦਿ ਕਉ ਅਦੇਸ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੩॥

घटि घटि पूरम ब्रहम जोति ओति पोति भावनी भगति भाइ आदि कउ अदेस है ॥१३३॥

Ghati Ghati Pooram Braham Joti Aoti Poti , Bhaavanee Bhagati Bhaai Aadi Kau Adays Hai ॥133॥

Making prayers and supplications to the Almighty Lord, a wise and rationalist person enjoins the divine radiance of the Omnipresent Lord like warp and weft of a fabric through complete faith and devotion instilled in him by the Guru. (133)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰਪੂਰ ਮੈ ਉਡਤ ਕੋ ਸੁਭਾਉ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਅਉਰ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਨ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਆਗੈ ਠਹਾਰਵਈ ।

जैसे करपूर मै उडत को सुभाउ ता ते अउर बासना न ता कै आगै ठहारवई ।

Jaisay Karapoor Mai Udat Ko Soubhaau Taa Tay , Aur Baasanaa N Taa Kai Aagai Tthahaaravaee ।

As the fragrance of camphor has the characteristic of spreading in the air, thus its smell cannot remain lodged in anything;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਕੈ ਸੁਬਾਸਨਾ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਤਾਹੀ ਤੇ ਸੁਗੰਧਤਾ ਸਕਲ ਸੈ ਸਮਾਵਈ ।

चंदन सुबास कै सुबासना बनासपती ताही ते सुगंधता सकल सै समावई ।

Chandan Soubaas Kai Soubaasanaa Banaasapatee , Taahee Tay Sougandhataa Sakal Sai Samaavaee ।

But vegetation around a Sandalwood tree become equally fragrant with the aroma released but it;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਮਿਲਤ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਰੰਗੁ ਰਾਖੈ ਅਗਨ ਜਰਾਇ ਸਬ ਰੰਗਨੁ ਮਿਟਾਵਈ ।

जैसे जल मिलत स्रबंग संग रंगु राखै अगन जराइ सब रंगनु मिटावई ।

Jaisay Jal Milat Srabang Sang Rangu Raakhai , Agan Jaraai Sab Ranganu Mitaavaee ।

As water acquires the same colour that is mixed in it, but fire destroys all the colours by burning them (into ashes);

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਰਵਿ ਸਸਿ ਸਿਵ ਸਕਤ ਸੁਭਾਵ ਗਤਿ ਸੰਜੋਗੀ ਬਿਓਗੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਾਤੁ ਕੈ ਦਿਖਾਵਈ ॥੧੩੪॥

जैसे रवि ससि सिव सकत सुभाव गति संजोगी बिओगी द्रिसटातु कै दिखावई ॥१३४॥

Jaisay Ravi Sasi Siv Sakat Soubhaav Gati , Sanjogee Biaogee Drisataatu Kai Dikhaavaee ॥134॥

Just as the effect of Sun is undesirable (Tamoguni) while the moon has virtuous effect, similarly a Guru-conscious person behaves peacefully and virtuously while a self willed and apostate person caught in the evil effects of mammon is conspicuous. (134)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਸਨਾਹ ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਬਸਿ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

स्री गुर दरस धिआन स्री गुर सबद गिआन ससत्र सनाह पंच दूत बसि आए है ।

Sree Gur Daras Dhiaan Sree Gur Sabada , Giaan Sasatr Sanaah Panch Doot Basi Aaay Hai ।

Contemplating on the vision of the True Guru and practicing His impressed divine word are the weapons for fighting the five evils like lust, anger, avarice etc.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਰੇਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਨਿ ਧੇਨ ਕਰਮ ਭਰਮ ਕਟਿ ਅਭੈ ਪਦ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

स्री गुर चरन रेन स्री गुर सरनि धेन करम भरम कटि अभै पद पाए है ।

Sree Gur Charan Rayn Sree Gur Sarani Dhayna , Karam Bharam Kati Abhai Pad Paaay Hai ।

The refuge of True Guru and by living in the dust of His feet, the ill effects and doubts of all past performed deeds are vanquished. One acquires a state of fearlessness.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਲੇਖ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਕ ਭੇਖ ਅਛਲ ਅਲੇਖ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

स्री गुर बचन लेख स्री गुर सेवक भेख अछल अलेख प्रभु अलख लखाए है ।

Sree Gur Bachan Laykh Sree Gur Sayvak Bhaykha , Achhal Alaykh Prabhu Alakh Lakhaaay Hai ।

By imbibing the divine words of Satguru (True Guru), and by developing an attitude of a true slave, one realises the imperceptible, indeceivable and indescribable Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਗੋਸਟਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਨਿੰਮ੍ਰਤਾ ਨਿਰੰਤਰੀ ਕੈ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੫॥

गुरसिख साधसंग गोसटि प्रेम प्रसंग निंम्रता निरंतरी कै सहज समाए है ॥१३५॥

Gursikh Saadhasang Gosati Praym Prasanga , Ninmrataa Nirantaree Kai Sahaj Samaaay Hai ॥135॥

In the company of holy men of the True Guru, singing Gurbani (Guru's utterances in praise of the Lord) with humility and love, one gets absorbed in the spiritual peace. (135)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਮਜੀਠ ਬਸੁਧਾ ਸੈ ਖੋਦਿ ਕਾਢੀਅਤ ਅੰਬਰ ਸੁਰੰਗ ਭਏ ਸੰਗ ਨ ਤਜਤ ਹੈ ।

जैसे तउ मजीठ बसुधा सै खोदि काढीअत अंबर सुरंग भए संग न तजतहै ।

Jaisay Tau Majeetth Basudhaa Sai Khodi Kaaddheeata , Anbar Surang Bhaay Sang N Tajat Hai ।

As the red colouring agent of a Rubiaceous plant is extracted from the bottom part of its stem, and the clothes coloured with it become beautiful to behold, while the colour does not fade;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਕਸੁੰਭ ਤਜਿ ਮੂਲ ਫੂਲ ਆਨੀਅਤ ਜਾਨੀਅਤ ਸੰਗੁ ਛਾਡਿ ਤਾਹੀ ਭਜਤ ਹੈ ।

जैसे तउ कसुंभ तजि मूल फूल आनीअत जानीअत संगु छाडि ताही भजत है ।

Jaisay Tau Kasounbh Taji Mool Dhool Aaneeata , Jaaneeat Sangu Chhaadi Taahee Bhajat Hai ।

As the colour of Safflower plant resides in the flower and not in the lower part of the stem, so it is believed to leave or fade away when a cloth is dyed with it, since that is its character;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਰਧ ਉਰਧ ਮੁਖ ਸਲਿਲ ਸੂਚੀ ਸੁਭਾਉ ਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਸੀਤ ਤਪਤਿ ਮਲ ਅਮਲ ਸਜਤ ਹੈ ।

अरध उरध मुख सलिल सूची सुभाउ तां ते सीत तपति मल अमल सजत है ।

Aradh Uradh Moukh Salil Soochee Soubhaau , Taan Tay Seet Tapati Mal Amal Sajat Hai ।

As the water flows downward while the fire extends upward, the fire is heat and soot-giving while water is cool and free of dross or dirt.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਊਚ ਨੀਚ ਨੀਚ ਊਚ ਜੀਤ ਹਾਰ ਹਾਰ ਜੀਤ ਲਜਾ ਨ ਲਜਤ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੬॥

गुरमति दुरमति ऊच नीच नीच ऊच जीत हार हार जीत लजा न लजत है ॥१३६॥

Gurmati Duramati Ooch Neech Neech Oocha , Jeet Haar Haar Jeet Lajaa N Lajat Hai ॥136॥

The teachings of the Guru raise the consciousness of the humble, convert defeat into victory, and make a person honorable but base wisdom lowers the arrogant, converts victory into defeat, and makes a person bereft of shame and honour. (136)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਰਬਾਤਮ ਕੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

गुरमुखि साधसंगु सबद सुरति लिव पूरन ब्रहम सरबातम कै जानीऐ ।

Gurmukhi Saadhasangu Sabad Surati Liva , Pooran Braham Sarabaatam Kai Jaaneeai ।

A Guru-conscious person strings the word divine in the thread of his consciousness in the company of saintly persons. He acknowledges the presence of omnipresent Lord in the form of soul in every one.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਰਿਦੈ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਇ ਬਿਹਸਿ ਮਿਲਨ ਸਮਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨੀਐ ।

सहज सुभाइ रिदै भावनी भगति भाइ बिहसि मिलन समदरस धिआनीऐ ।

Sahaj Soubhaai Ridai Bhaavanee Bhagati Bhaai , Bihasi Milan Samadaras Dhiaaneeai ।

He is ever engrossed in the love and faith of the Guru Lord in his mind. He treats all alike and smilingly too.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਦਾਸ ਦਾਸਨ ਦਾਸਾਨ ਮਤਿ ਮਧੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਮੁਖ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।

निम्रता निवास दास दासन दासान मति मधुर बचन मुख बेनती बखानीऐ ।

Nimrataa Nivaas Daas Daasan Daasaan Mati , Madhur Bachan Moukh Baynatee Bakhaaneeai ।

The Guru-conscious person who ever lives in the presence of the True Guru is always humble and has the intellect of being the slave of slaves (of the Guru). And when he speaks, his words are sweet and full of supplication.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਜਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਆਗਿਆਕਾਰੀ ਅਗ੍ਰਭਾਗ ਆਤਮ ਅਵੇਸ ਪਰਮਾਤਮ ਨਿਧਾਨੀਐ ॥੧੩੭॥

पूजा प्रान गिआन गुर आगिआकारी अग्रभाग आतम अवेस परमातम निधानीऐ ॥१३७॥

Poojaa Praan Giaan Gur Aagiaakaaree Agrabhaaga , Aatam Avays Paramaatam Nidhaaneeai ॥137॥

A Guru-oriented person remembers Him with every breath and stays in Lord's presence like an obedient being. Thus his soul remains absorbed in the treasure house of peace and tranquillity. (137)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਤਿ ਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮਤਿ ਸੁਨਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਨੀ ਹੈ ।

सति रूप सतिनाम सतिगुर गिआन धिआन सतिगुर मति सुनि सति करि मानी है ।

Sati Roop Satinaam Satigur Giaan Dhiaana , Satigur Mati Souni Sati Kari Maanee Hai ।

The granter of knowledge and contemplation of ever stable form and name (Lord) is True Guru. A Guru-conscious person listens to the teachings of the True Guru and practices His words in his deeds and actions.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਮਦਰਸੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਿਆਨੀ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन समदरसी ब्रहम धिआनी सबद गिआन गुर ब्रहमगिआनी है ।

Daras Dhiaan Samadarasee Braham Dhiaanee , Sabad Giaan Gur Brahamagiaanee Hai ।

By virtue of glimpse and contemplation of the True Guru, a Guru-oriented person treats all uniformly. And as such he is Lord-conscious person and because of the knowledge of the words of Guru, he is Lord aware person.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਰਿਦੈ ਮਾਨੈ ਮਨ ਮਾਨੇ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨੀ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति निहचल पूरन प्रगास रिदै मानै मन माने उनमन उनमानी है ।

Gurmati Nihachal Pooran Pragaas Ridai , Maanai Man Maanay Ounaman Ounamaanee Hai ।

By practicing the teachings of the True Guru completely and with patience, the light effulgent appears within him. He is filled with the love of the Lord and he acquires higher state of spiritual being.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬਿਸਮੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਸਚਰਜੈ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗਤਿ ਠਾਨੀ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੮॥

बिसमै बिसम असचरजै असचरज मै अदभुत परमदभुत गति ठानी है ॥१३८॥

Bisamai Bisam Asacharajai Asacharaj Mai , Adabhout Paramadabhout Gati Tthaanee Hai ॥138॥

By the grace of the meditation of Naam of the Lord carried out by the blessings of the True Guru, he stays in most ecstatic, strange and blissful state all the time. (138)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਤਿ ਰੂਪ ਪੂਰਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਹੈ ।

पूरन परम जोति सतिगुर सति रूप पूरन गिआन सतिगुर सतिनाम है ।

Pooran Param Joti Satigur Sati Roopa , Pooran Giaan Satigur Satinaam Hai ।

The True Guru is the true and complete form of the Radiance supreme-the Lord. The blessings of Naam to the Sikhs is the complete knowledge of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਸੇਵ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ਹੈ ।

पूरन जुगति सति सति गुरमति रिदै पूरन सेव साधसंगति बिस्राम है ।

Pooran Jougati Sati Sati Gurmati Ridai , Pooran Sayv Saadhasangati Bisraam Hai ।

The slave Sikh of the True Guru imbibes the teachings of the Guru in his heart according to the manner taught and holds it as total truth. He practices it in the holy congregation very devotedly;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਪੂਜਾ ਪਦਾਰਬਿੰਦ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਮਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਹੈ ।

पूरन पूजा पदारबिंद मधुकर मन प्रेम रस पूरन हुइ काम निहकाम है ।

Pooran Poojaa Padaarabind Madhoukar Mana , Praym Ras Pooran Hui Kaam Nihakaam Hai ।

In the worship of the lotus-like feet of the True Guru, the beetle-like mind is satiated with the love elixir of Lord-like Guru and feels free from all other desires and wants.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਬਿਸਮ ਸਥਲ ਧਾਮ ਹੈ ॥੧੩੯॥

पूरन ब्रहम गुर पूरन परम निधि पूरन प्रगास बिसम सथल धाम है ॥१३९॥

Pooran Braham Gur Pooran Param Nidhi , Pooran Pragaas Bisam Sadal Dhaam Hai ॥139॥

The storehouse of all treasures are the form of complete form of True Guru. By virtue of the meditation on Naam (obtained from the True Guru) the heart that feels the light effulgence of the Lord, that heart is wondrous and astonishing. (139)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੋ ਉਦੋਤ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਤਾਮੈ ਤਿਲ ਛਬਿ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਛਕਿ ਹੈ ।

दरसन जोति को उदोत असचरज मै तामै तिल छबि परमदभुत छकि है ।

Darasan Joti Ko Udot Asacharaj Mai , Taamai Til Chhabi Paramadabhout Chhaki Hai ।

The divine radiance of True Guru's light is astonishing. Even a miniscule part of that light is beautiful, marvellous and quaint.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦੇਖਬੇ ਕਉ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨ ਸੁਨਬੇ ਕਉ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਹੈ ਕਹਿਬੇ ਕਉ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਮੈ ਉਕਤਿ ਹੈ ।

देखबे कउ द्रिसटि नसुनबे कउ सुरति है कहिबे कउ जिहबा न गिआन मै उकति है ।

Daykhabay Kau Drisati N Sounabay Kau Surati Hai , Kahibay Kau Jihabaa N Giaan Mai Oukati Hai ।

Eyes have no power to see, ears have no power to hear and tongue has no power to describe the beauty of that light divine. Nor are there words in the world to describe it.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸੋਭਾ ਕੋਟਿ ਸੋਭ ਲੋਭ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਲੋਟ ਪੋਟ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਓਟਿ ਲੈ ਛਿਪਤਿ ਹੈ ।

सोभा कोटि सोभ लोभ लुभित हुइ लोट पोट जगमग जोति कोटि ओटि लै छिपति है ।

Sobhaa Koti Sobh Lobh Loubhit Hui Lot Pota , Jagamag Joti Koti Aoti Lai Chhipati Hai ।

Numerous praises, lights of glittering lamp hide behind curtains before this supernatural light.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਪੇਖ ਮਨ ਮਨਸਾ ਥਕਤ ਭਈ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਅਤਿ ਹੂ ਤੇ ਅਤਿ ਹੈ ॥੧੪੦॥

अंग अंग पेख मन मनसा थकत भई नेत नेत नमो नमो अति हू ते अति है ॥१४०॥

Ang Ang Paykh Man Manasaa Dakat Bhaee , Nayt Nayt Namo Namo Ati Hoo Tay Ati Hai ॥140॥

A very momentary glimpse of that divine effulgence ends all the notions and options of the mind. The praise of such glimpse is infinite, most wondrous and marvellous. Thus He should be saluted again and again. (140)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਛਬਿ ਕੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਛਬ ਸੋਭਾ ਕੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਸੋਭਾ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਜੋਤਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮ ਹੈ ।

छबि कै अनेक छब सोभा कै अनेक सोभा जोति कै अनेक जोति नमो नमो नम है ।

Chhabi Kai Anayk Chhab Sobhaa Kai Anayk Sobhaa , Joti Kai Anayk Joti Namo Namo Nam Hai ।

Myriad beauties and many praises salute the beauty and praise of divine effulgence of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਉਸਤੁਤਿ ਉਪਮਾ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਨੇਕ ਏਕ ਤਿਲ ਕਥਾ ਅਤਿ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਮ ਹੈ ।

उसतुति उपमा महातम महिमा अनेक एक तिल कथा अति अगम अगम है ।

Ousatouti Oupamaa Mahaatam Mahimaa Anayka , Ayk Til Kadaa Ati Agam Agam Hai ।

Praise of the True Guru equal to a sesame seed is beyond many praises, comparisons, and glories described.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਬੁਧਿ ਬਲ ਬਚਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਜਉ ਅਨੇਕ ਮਿਲੇ ਏਕ ਤਿਲ ਆਦਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦਿ ਕੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਹੈ ।

बुधि बल बचन बिबेक जउ अनेक मिले एक तिल आदि बिसमादि कै बिसम है ।

Budhi Bal Bachan Bibayk Jau Anayk Milay , Ayk Til Aadi Bisamaadi Kai Bisam Hai ।

If all the wisdom, strength, powers of speech, and worldly knowledge combine, these would be astonished by a momentary initial glimpse of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਤਿਲ ਕੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਭਾਂਤਿ ਨਿਹਕਾਂਤਿ ਭਈ ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ॥੧੪੧॥

एक तिल कै अनेक भांति निहकांति भई अबिगति गति गुर पूरन ब्रहम है ॥१४१॥

Ayk Til Kai Anayk Bhaanti Nihakaanti Bhaee , Abigati Gati Gur Pooran Braham Hai ॥141॥

All the beauties become insipid and fade away before a momentary glimpse of the divine light of the True Guru. Therefore grandeur of complete God like True Guru is beyond apprehension. (141)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਰਸਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੋ ਉਦੋਤ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਕੋਟਿ ਧਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

दरसन जोति को उदोत असचरज मै किंचत कटाछ कै बिसम कोटि धिआन है ।

Darasan Joti Ko Udot Asacharaj Mai , Kinchat Kataachh Kai Bisam Koti Dhiaan Hai ।

A sight of the divine refulgence of the True Guru is full of astonishment. A momentary glance of grace of the True Guru baffles millions of contemplation.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮੰਦ ਮੁਸਕਾਨਿ ਬਾਨਿ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਮਧੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਕੈ ਥਕਤ ਕੋਟਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

मंद मुसकानि बानि परमदभुति गति मधुर बचन कै थकत कोटि गिआन है ।

Mand Mousakaani Baani Paramadabhouti Gati , Madhur Bachan Kai Dakat Koti Giaan Hai ।

Sweet smiling nature of the True Guru is marvellous. Millions of understandings and perceptions are paltry before his elixir like utterances.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਏਕ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਕੇ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਕੋ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ਕੋਟਿ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।

एक उपकार के बिथार को न पारावारु कोटि उपकार सिमरन उनमान है ।

Ayk Oupakaar Kay Bidaar Ko N Paaraavaaru , Koti Oupakaar Simaran Ounamaan Hai ।

The grandeur of a blessing of the True Guru is fathomless. And therefore, to remember other good deeds is trifle and meaningless.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਦਇਆਨਿਧਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨਿਧਿ ਸੁਖਨਿਧਿ ਸੋਭਾਨਿਧਿ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਆਨ ਹੈ ॥੧੪੨॥

दइआनिधि क्रिपानिधि सुखनिधि सोभानिधि महिमा निधान गंमिता न काहू आन है ॥१४२॥

Daiaanidhi Kripaanidhi Soukhanidhi Sobhaanidhi , Mahimaa Nidhaan Ganmitaa N Kaahoo Aan Hai ॥142॥

He is a treasure-house of kindness and ocean of clemency and sea of comforts. He is such a vast storehouse of praise and coffer of grandeur that no one else can reach it. (142)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਆਦਿ ਬਾਦਿ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਬਿਖੈ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਅੰਤ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਨੰਤ ਮੈ ।

कोटनि कोटानि आदि बादि परमादि बिखै कोटनि कोटानि अंत बिसम अनंत मै ।

Kotani Kotaani Aadi Baadi Paramaadi Bikhai , Kotani Kotaani Ant Bisam Anant Mai ।

True Guru is the true form of that Lord who has countless atoms subsumed in, who has millions of astonishments absorbed in His awesome form.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਿ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰੁ ਨ ਅਪਾਰ ਪਾਵੈ ਥਾਹ ਕੋਟਿ ਥਕਤ ਅਥਾਹ ਅਪਰਜੰਤ ਮੈ ।

कोटि पारावार पारावारु न अपार पावै थाह कोटि थकत अथाह अपरजंत मै ।

Koti Paaraavaar Paaraavaaru N Apaar Paavai , Daah Koti Dakat Adaah Aparajant Mai ।

God whose near and far end cannot even be perceived by millions of ocean, millions of depths who feel defeated at the fathomlessness of the Lord, the True Guru is embodiment of such a Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮੰਤ ਮੈ ।

अबिगति गति अति अगम अगाधि बोधि गंमिता न गिआन धिआन सिमरन मंत मै ।

Abigati Gati Ati Agam Agaadhi Bodhi , Ganmitaa N Giaan Dhiaan Simaran Mant Mai ।

Lord whose form is so awesome and marvellous, whom no one can perceive, whose knowledge is imperceptible, many incantations uttered in total contemplation cannot reach him, such is the form of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਅਪਰੰਪਰ ਦੇਵਾਧਿ ਦੇਵ ਐਸੇ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਤ ਮੈ ॥੧੪੩॥

अलख अभेव अपरंपर देवाधि देव ऐसे गुरदेव सेव गुरसिख संत मै ॥१४३॥

Alakh Abhayv Aparanpar Dayvaadhi Dayva , Aisay Gurdayv Sayv Gursikh Sant Mai ॥143॥

God who is beyond reach, whose secret cannot be known, who is infinite, who is God of gods, the service of such-like True Guru can only be performed in the congregation of saints and Gursikhs. (True God can only be meditated upon in the company of holy men). (143)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਆਦਿ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦਿ ਗੁਰਏ ਨੇਮਹ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਰਾਖੀ ।

आदि परमादि बिसमादि गुरए नेमहप्रगट पूरन ब्रहम जोति राखी ।

Aadi Paramaadi Bisamaadi Guray Naymaha , Pragat Pooran Braham Joti Raakhee ।

Salutation to the True Guru the wondrous form of the (root of all) Lord, in whom God Himself has lodged His light effulgent.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਮਿਲਿ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਇਕ ਬਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਸਬਦ ਸਾਖੀ ।

मिलि चतुर बरन इक बरन हुइ साधसंग सहज धुनि कीरतन सबद साखी ।

Mili Chatur Baran Ik Baran Hui Saadhasanga , Sahaj Dhouni Keeratan Sabad Saakhee ।

In the congregation assembled before God-like True Guru, praises of the Lord are sung and recited. All four varnas (caste based sections of the society) then integrate into one caste society.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਨਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਨਿਜ ਧਾਮ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਧੁਨਿ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੁਮਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਲਾਖੀ ।

नाम निहकाम निज धाम गुरसिख स्रवन धुनि गुरसिख सुमति अलख लाखी ।

Naam Nihakaam Nij Dhaam Gursikh Sravana , Dhouni Gursikh Soumati Alakh Laakhee ।

A Sikh of the Guru whose base is Lord's name, listens to the melodious paeans of the Lord's praise. He then realises his self that helps him perceive the imperceptible.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਦੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਲੈ ਤਾਹਿ ਅਵਗਾਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਿਐ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਚਾਖੀ ॥੧੪੪॥

किंचत कटाछ करि क्रिपा दै जाहि लै ताहि अवगाहि प्रिऐ प्रीति चाखी ॥१४४॥

Kinchat Kataachh Kari Kripaa Dai Jaahi Lai , Taahi Avagaahi Priai Preeti Chaakhee ॥144॥

The True Guru showers his benediction in very small measure on such a person who gets engrossed in it and relishes the loving elixir of Lord's love. (144)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਕੀ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਸਫੁਰਤਿ ਹੁਇ ਤੁਰਤ ਹੀ ਜੁਰਤਿ ਹੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਮੁਰਤ ਨਾਹੀ ।

सबद की सुरति असफुरति हुइ तुरत ही जुरति है साधसंग मुरत नाही ।

Sabad Kee Surati Asadhurati Hui Turat Hee , Jurati Hai Saadhasang Murat Naahee ।

In the company of godly people, the mind readily focuses on the divine word. That results in perpetual and uninterrupted meditation on Naam.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਰਤੀਤਿ ਕੀ ਰੀਤਿ ਹਿਤ ਚੀਤ ਕਰਿ ਜੀਤਿ ਮਨ ਜਗਤ ਮਨ ਦੁਰਤ ਨਾਹੀ ।

प्रेम परतीति की रीति हित चीत करि जीति मन जगत मन दुरत नाही ।

Praym Parateeti Kee Reeti Hit Cheet Kari , Jeeti Man Jagat Man Durat Naahee ।

As a result of union with holy gathering, the mundane distractions of daily life do not disturb any more. It adheres to the loving code with faith and confidence.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਿ ਆਸਾ ਨਿਰਾਸ ਹੁਇ ਝਰਤ ਨਾਹੀ ।

काम निहकाम निहकरम हुइ करम करि आसा निरास हुइ झरत नाही ।

Kaam Nihakaam Nihakaram Hui Karam Kari , Aasaa Niraas Hui Jharat Naahee ।

By virtue of keeping company of holy men, a God worshipping Guru-conscious person remains free of worldly desires despite living in their influence. He claims no credit for any deed performed. He remains bereft of all expectations and hopes and feels no distress for anything.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਉਰ ਮਾਨਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਜਗਤ ਮਹਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਮਤਿ ਛਰਤ ਨਾਹੀ ॥੧੪੫॥

गिआन गुर धिआन उर मानि पूरन ब्रहम जगत महि भगति मति छरत नाही ॥१४५॥

Giaan Gur Dhiaan Ur Maani Pooran Brahama , Jagat Mahi Bhagati Mati Chharat Naahee ॥145॥

By the virtue of holy congregation, with the instilling of Lords knowledge and perception in the mind, and feeling His presence around, such a devotee is never cheated or tricked in the world. (145)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਕੈ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਉਰ ਧਾਰਹੀ ।

कोटनि कोटानि गिआन गिआन अवगाहन कै कोटनि कोटानि धिआन धिआन उर धारही ।

Kotani Kotaani Giaan Giaan Avagaahan Kai , Kotani Kotaani Dhiaan Dhiaan Ur Dhaarahee ।

For searching the words of True Guru, millions keep the knowledge and contemplation of the Guru in their mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕਰਿ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਬਾਰੰਬਾਰ ਹੀ ।

कोटनि कोटानि सिमरन सिमरन करि कोटनि कोटानि उनमान बारंबार ही ।

Kotani Kotaani Simaran Simaran Kari , Kotani Kotaani Ounamaan Baaranbaar Hee ।

For acquiring the vastness of Guru's perception and contemplation, millions of meditation methods of repeating/ reciting/uttering the words of the Guru are adopted.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਅਉ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਕੈ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਝੁਨਕਾਰ ਹੀ ।

कोटनि कोटानि सुरति सबद अउ द्रिसटि कै कोटनि कोटानि राग नाद झुनकार ही ।

Kotani Kotaani Surati Sabad Au Drisati Kai , Kotani Kotaani Raag Naad Jhounakaar Hee ।

Millions of hearing powers try to perceive the divine word of Guru. Millions of singing modes are playing melodious tunes before the enchanting notes of Gur Shabad (Guru's words).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਕਉ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਕੈ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਹੀ ॥੧੪੬॥

कोटनि कोटानि प्रेम नेम गुर सबद कउ नेत नेत नमो नमो कै नमसकार ही ॥१४६॥

Kotani Kotaani Praym Naym Gur Sabad Kau , Nayt Nayt Namo Namo Kai Namasakaar Hee ॥146॥

Abiding by many codes of love and discipline, millions salute the words of the True Guru repeatedly calling it infinite, infinite and beyond. (146)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵਲੀਨ ਅਕੁਲੀਨ ਭਏ ਚਤਰ ਬਰਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

सबद सुरति लिवलीन अकुलीन भए चतर बरन मिलि साधसंग जानीऐ ।

Sabad Surati Livaleen Akuleen Bhaay , Chatar Baran Mili Saadhasang Jaaneeai ।

With the union of the divine word and mind, a Guru-conscious person becomes free of high and low caste based differences. According to them, joining the ideal assembly of saintly people, the four castes become one only.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਗਤਿ ਗੁਹਜ ਗਵਨ ਜਲ ਪਾਨ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ।

सबद सुरति लिव लीन जल मीन गति गुहज गवन जल पान उनमानीऐ ।

Sabad Surati Liv Leen Jal Meen Gati , Guhaj Gavan Jal Paan Ounamaaneeai ।

One who is engrossed in the divine word should be considered like a fish in water who lives and eat in the water. Thus the Guru-conscious person latently continue with the practicing of Naam Simran (meditation) and enjoy the elixir of divine name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye

ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਪਰਬੀਨ ਭਏ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਏਕੈ ਏਕ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੀਐ ।

सबद सुरति लिव लीन परबीन भए पूरन ब्रहम एकै एक पहिचानीऐ ।

Sabad Surati Liv Leen Parabeen Bhaay , Pooran Braham Aykai Ayk Pahichaaneeai ।

Guru-oriented people absorbed in the divine word become aware completely. They acknowledge the presence of One Lord in all the living beings.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye