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ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਸਾਧ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਪਾਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਅਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਅਭਗਨ ਹੈ ॥੩੦੨॥
अगम अपार साध महिमा अपार बिखै अति लिव लीन जल मीन अभगन है ॥३०२॥
Agam Apaar Saadh Mahimaa Apaar Bikhai , Ati Liv Leen Jal Meen Abhagan Hai ॥302॥
Praise of congregation immersed in His loving remembrance is beyond comprehension. A Guru-conscious devotee remains in love with Him like a fish in water. (302)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਿਜ ਘਰ ਮੇਰੋ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਨਾਰਦ ਮੁਨਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਮੇਰੋ ਨਿਜ ਰੂਪ ਹੈ ।
निज घर मेरो साधसंगति नारद मुनि दरसन साधसंग मेरो निज रूप है ।
Nij Ghar Mayro Saadhasangati Naarad Mouni , Darasan Saadhasang Mayro Nij Roop Hai ।
Lord (Bhagwan) tells sage Narad, 0 dear devotee! Congregation of Guru-conscious and true people is my abode if company is my glimpse.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਮੇਰੋ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਅਉ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਸਖਾ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਮੇਰੋ ਸੁਤੁ ਸ੍ਰੇਸਟ ਅਨੂਪੁ ਹੈ ।
साधसंगि मेरो माता पिता अउ कुटंब सखा साधसंगि मेरो सुतु स्रेसट अनूपु है ।
Saadhasangi Mayro Maataa Pitaa Au Koutanb Sakhaa , Saadhasangi Mayro Soutu Sraysat Anoopu Hai ।
Company of godlike people of the True Guru is like my friends and whole family. The company of true is my beautiful and supreme son.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਨਿਜੁ ਪਦ ਸੇਵਾ ਦੀਪ ਧੂਪ ਹੈ ।
साधसंग सरब निधानु प्रान जीवन मै साधसंगि निजु पद सेवा दीप धूप है ।
Saadhasang Sarab Nidhaanu Praan Jeevan Mai , Saadhasangi Niju Pad Sayvaa Deep Dhoop Hai ।
Congregation is a treasure-house of all comforts and happiness. It is my life-support. Congregation of true people is means of gaining higher spiritual state. It is also a place of performing service which is true worship.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਰੰਗ ਰਸ ਭੋਗ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜ ਮੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਸੋਭਾ ਅਤਿ ਉਪਮਾ ਅਉ ਊਪ ਹੈ ॥੩੦੩॥
साधसंगि रंग रस भोग सुख सहज मै साधसंगि सोभा अति उपमा अउ ऊपहै ॥३०३॥
Saadhasangi Rang Ras Bhog Soukh Sahaj Mai , Saadhasangi Sobhaa Ati Oupamaa Au Oop Hai ॥303॥
Company of Guru beloveds is a place of relishing the elixir of Naam Simran and enjoying spiritual peace. The glory and grandeur of the holy congregation is beyond praise unique and wondrous. (303)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਦੇਵ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਅਤਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਜਤਨ ਕਰਿ ਨਿਗ੍ਰਹ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ।
अगम अपार देव अलख अभेव अति अनिक जतन करि निग्रह न पाईऐ ।
Agam Apaar Dayv Alakh Abhayv Ati , Anik Jatan Kari Nigrah N Paaeeai ।
The Lord who is highly inaccessible, infinite, light effulgent and beyond comprehension, cannot be reached by controlling the senses with all available means.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਾਈਐ ਨ ਜਗ ਭੋਗ ਪਾਈਐ ਨ ਰਾਜ ਜੋਗ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਬੇਦ ਕੈ ਅਗਹੁ ਨ ਗਹਾਈਐ ।
पाईऐ न जग भोग पाईऐ न राज जोग नाद बाद बेद कै अगहु न गहाईऐ ।
Paaeeai N Jag Bhog Paaeeai N Raaj Joga , Naad Baad Bayd Kai Agahu N Gahaaeeai ।
He cannot even be realised through holding/performing of Yag, hom (offerings to fire god), holding of feast for holy men, nor through Raj Yog. He cannot be reached through playing of musical instruments nor recitation of Vedas.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੀਰਥ ਪੁਰਬ ਦੇਵ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵਕੈ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਕਰਮ ਧਰਮ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਨੇਮ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈਐ ।
तीरथ पुरब देव देव सेवकै न पाईऐ करम धरम ब्रत नेम लिव लाईऐ ।
Teerad Purab Dayv Dayv Sayvakai N Paaeeai , Karam Dharam Brat Naym Liv Laaeeai ।
Such God of gods can also not be reached by visiting places of pilgrimage, celebrating days considered auspicious or by the service of gods. Even fasts of myriad kind cannot even bring Him closer. Contemplations are futile as well.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਿਹਫਲ ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਕੈ ਅਚਾਰ ਸਬੈ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਹੁਇ ਸਬਦ ਗਾਈਐ ॥੩੦੪॥
निहफल अनिक प्रकार कै अचार सबै सावधान साधसंग हुइ सबद गाईऐ ॥३०४॥
Nihadhal Anik Prakaar Kai Achaar Sabai , Saavadhaan Saadhasang Hui Sabad Gaaeeai ॥304॥
All the methods of God-realisation are of no use. He can only be realised by singing His paeans in the company of holy men and meditating on Him with concentrated and singular mind. (304)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੁਪਨ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਜੋਈ ਦੇਖੈ ਸੋਈ ਜਾਨੈ ਦੂਸਰੋ ਨ ਦੇਖੈ ਪਾਵੈ ਕਹੌ ਕੈਸੇ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।
सुपन चरित्र चित्र जोई देखै सोई जानै दूसरो न देखै पावै कहौ कैसे जानीऐ ।
Soupan Charitr Chitr Joee Daykhai Soee Jaanai , Doosaro N Daykhai Paavai Kahau Kaisay Jaaneeai ।
The miracle of a dream is known to the one who has seen it. No one else can see it. Then how can anyone else know about it?
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਾਲ ਬਿਖੈ ਬਾਤ ਕੀਏ ਸੁਨੀਅਤ ਕਾਨ ਦੀਏ ਬਕਤਾ ਅਉ ਸ੍ਰੋਤਾ ਬਿਨੁ ਕਾ ਪੈ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ।
नाल बिखै बात कीए सुनीअत कान दीए बकता अउ स्रोता बिनु का पै उनमानीऐ ।
Naal Bikhai Baat Keeay Souneeat Kaan Deeay , Bakataa Au Srotaa Binu Kaa Pai Ounamaaneeai ।
If something is spoken in one end of a tube and the other end is put in one's own ears, then only he alone would know who has said or heard what. No one else can know.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਘੁਲਾ ਕੇ ਮੂਲ ਬਿਖੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਪਾਨ ਕੀਜੈ ਲੀਜੀਐ ਜਤਨ ਕਰਿ ਪੀਏ ਮਨ ਮਾਨੀਐ ।
पघुला के मूल बिखै जैसे जल पान कीजै लीजीऐ जतन करि पीए मन मानीऐ ।
Paghulaa Kay Mool Bikhai Jaisay Jal Paan Keejai , Leejeeai Jatan Kari Peeay Man Maaneeai ।
Just as a lotus flower or any other plant draws water through its roots from the soil, the flower or plant alone knows about the state of its bloom, who drinks according to his desire.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਗੁਹਜ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਧਾਨੀਐ ॥੩੦੫॥
गुर सिख संधि मिले गुहज कथा बिनोद गिआन धिआन प्रेम रस बिसम बिधानीऐ ॥३०५॥
Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Guhaj Kadaa Binoda , Giaan Dhiaan Praym Ras Bisam Bidhaaneeai ॥305॥
The event of a Sikh meeting with his Guru and obtaining initiation from him is very wondrous, blissful and mysterious. The description of the knowledge obtained from the True Guru, contemplation on Him, His love and ecstasy is very strange to describe. No one else can know about it. (305)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਵਨ ਗਵਨ ਜਲ ਸੀਤਲ ਅਮਲ ਜੈਸੇ ਅਗਨਿ ਉਰਧ ਮੁਖ ਤਪਤ ਮਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।
नवन गवन जल सीतल अमल जैसे अगनि उरध मुख तपत मलीन है ।
Navan Gavan Jal Seetal Amal Jaisay , Agani Uradh Moukh Tapat Maleen Hai ।
Just as water flowing downward remains cool and clear of contamination but fire that goes upward causes heat and pollution;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਫਲ ਹੁਇ ਆਂਬ ਝੁਕੇ ਰਹਤ ਹੈ ਚਿਰੰਕਾਲ ਨਿਵੈ ਨ ਅਰਿੰਡੁ ਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਆਰਬਲਾ ਛੀਨ ਹੈ ।
सफल हुइ आंब झुके रहत है चिरंकाल निवै न अरिंडु तां ते आरबला छीन है ।
Sadhal Hui Aanb Jhoukay Rahat Hai Chirankaala , Nivai N Arindu Taan Tay Aarabalaa Chheen Hai ।
Just as a mango tree bends down when it yields fruit, and lives a long life, but a castor oil seed plant does not bend. It would break if we bend it, it breaks. Thus it has a short span of life.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਜੈਸੇ ਬਾਸੀਐ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਬਾਸੁ ਤਉ ਬਡਾਈ ਬੂਡਿਓ ਸੰਗ ਲਿਵਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।
चंदन सुबास जैसे बासीऐ बनासपती बासु तउ बडाई बूडिओ संग लिवलीन है ।
Chandan Soubaas Jaisay Baaseeai Banaasapatee , Baasu Tau Badaaee Boodiao Sang Livaleen Hai ।
Just as the sweet smell of a small sized sandalwood tree gets infused in the vegetation around it, but a tall and high bamboo plant arrogant of its size absorbs no fragrance of the sandalwood tree.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਅਸਾਧ ਸਾਧ ਅਹੰਬੁਧਿ ਨਿੰਮ੍ਰਤਾ ਕੈ ਸਨ ਅਉ ਮਜੀਠ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਪ ਪੁੰਨ ਕੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੩੦੬॥
तैसे ही असाध साध अहंबुधि निंम्रता कै सन अउ मजीठ गति पाप पुंन कीन है ॥३०६॥
Taisay Hee Asaadh Saadh Ahanbudhi Ninmrataa Kai , San Au Majeetth Gati Paap Pounn Keen Hai ॥306॥
Similarly evil and apostate people bound by their pride and ego commit sins. On the contrary those good people who live in the way of the Guru and are humble, do good work like Rubia munjista (Majith). (306)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਕਲ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਬਿਖੈ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਦੀਰਘ ਦੁਇ ਨਿਹਫਲ ਭਏ ਬੂਡੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਡਾਈ ਕੈ ।
सकल बनासपती बिखै द्रुम दीरघ दुइ निहफल भए बूडे बहुत बडाई कै ।
Sakal Banaasapatee Bikhai Droum Deeragh Dui , Nihadhal Bhaay Booday Bahout Badaaee Kai ।
Amongst all the vegetation, both Silk cotton (Simhal) and Bamboo are the tallest but feeling proud of their size and greatness, they remain failures.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸਨਾ ਕੈ ਸੇਂਬੁਲ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਹੋਤ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਨਿਰਗੰਧ ਬਹੁ ਗਾਂਠਨੁ ਢਿਠਾਈ ਕੈ ।
चंदन सुबासना कै सेंबुल सुबास होत बांसु निरगंध बहु गांठनु ढिठाई कै ।
Chandan Soubaasanaa Kai Saynbul Soubaas Hota , Baansu Niragandh Bahu Gaantthanu Ddhitthaaee Kai ।
At least a Silk cotton tree do acquire some fragrance from a Sandalwood tree but due to the obstinacy of the knots, a Bamboo tree remains bereft of Sandalwood smell.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੇਂਬਲ ਕੇ ਫਲ ਤੂਲ ਖਗ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਛਾਇਆ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਤਉ ਬਰਨ ਦੋਖੀ ਜਾਰਤ ਬੁਰਾਈ ਕੈ ।
सेंबल के फल तूल खग म्रिग छाइआ ता कै बांसु तउ बरन दोखी जारत बुराई कै ।
Saynbal Kay Dhal Tool Khag Mrig Chhaaiaa Taa Kai , Baansu Tau Baran Dokhee Jaarat Buraaee Kai ।
The cotton of the Silk cotton tree is put to use. The vast expanse of the tree provides shade for birds and other animals, but a Bamboo is family destroyer and due to its evil nature, it burns the other Bamboos that it rubs with.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਅਸਾਧ ਸਾਧ ਹੋਤਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਕੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਟੈ ਨ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਪਿ ਦ੍ਰੋਹ ਗੁਰਭਾਈ ਕੈ ॥੩੦੭॥
तैसे ही असाध साध होतिसाधसंगति कै त्रिसटै न गुर गोपि द्रोह गुरभाई कै ॥३०७॥
Taisay Hee Asaadh Saadh Hoti Saadhasangati Kai , Trisatai N Gur Gopi Droh Gurbhaaee Kai ॥307॥
Similarly an apostate Sikh becomes an obedient of the Guru by obtaining his sermons and enjoying the company of godly persons. But one who turns his face despite belonging to Guru, who is guilty of doing wrong to his Guru-brothers pushed around from door to door.(307)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਿਰਖ ਬਲੀ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਸਫਲ ਸਘਨ ਛਾਇਆ ਬਾਸੁ ਤਉ ਬਰਨ ਦੋਖੀ ਮਿਲੇ ਜਰੈ ਜਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
बिरख बली मिलाप सफल सघन छाइआ बासु तउ बरन दोखी मिले जरै जारि है ।
Birakh Balee Milaap Sadhal Saghan Chhaaiaa , Baasu Tau Baran Dokhee Milay Jarai Jaari Hai ।
Many fruit-bearing trees along with creepers climbing upon them become dense of shade. They provide comfort to all wayfarers. But Bamboo that rubs with each other becomes cause of its own destruction through fire and for others as well who are near it.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਫਲ ਹੁਇ ਤਰਹਰ ਝੁਕਤਿ ਸਕਲ ਤਰ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਤਉ ਬਡਾਈ ਬੂਡਿਓ ਆਪਾ ਨ ਸੰਮਾਰ ਹੈ ।
सफल हुइ तरहर झुकति सकल तर बांसु तउ बडाई बूडिओ आपा न संमार है ।
Sadhal Hui Tarahar Jhoukati Sakal Tara , Baansu Tau Badaaee Boodiao Aapaa N Sanmaar Hai ।
All other fruit-bearing trees bow down but a Bamboo tree sublimed in his own praise keep accumulating pride.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਕਲ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਸੁਧਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਮੋਨਿ ਗਹੇ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਤਉ ਰੀਤੋ ਗਠੀਲੋ ਬਾਜੇ ਧਾਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
सकल बनासपती सुधि रिदै मोनि गहे बांसु तउ रीतो गठीलो बाजे धार मारि है ।
Sakal Banaasapatee Sudhi Ridai Moni Gahay , Baansu Tau Reeto Gattheelo Baajay Dhaar Maari Hai ।
All fruit trees remain at peace at heart and are silent of disposition. They produce no sounds. But the tall Bamboo is hollow from inside and is knotted. It wails and produces noise.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚੰਦਨ ਸਮੀਪ ਹੀ ਅਛਤ ਨਿਰਗੰਧ ਰਹੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਦੋਖੀ ਬਜ੍ਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਨੀ ਨ ਉਧਾਰਿ ਹੈ ॥੩੦੮॥
चंदन समीप ही अछत निरगंध रहे गुरसिख दोखी बज्र प्रानी न उधारि है ॥३०८॥
Chandan Sameep Hee Achhat Niragandh Rahay , Gursikh Dokhee Bajr Praanee N Udhaari Hai ॥308॥
He who remains proud and hypocrite despite living in the close proximity of Sandalwood like True Guru, (remains fragrance-less) and does not acquire Guru's wisdom, such a person whoever wishes ill of Guru's disciples can never sail across the worldly ocean. (308)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਐਸੋ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਕੈ ਪਰਸਪਰ ਪਗ ਲਪਟਾਵਹੀ ।
गुरसिख संगति मिलाप को प्रताप ऐसो प्रेम कै परसपर पग लपटावही ।
Gursikh Sangati Milaap Ko Prataap Aiso , Praym Kai Parasapar Pag Lapataavahee ।
The glory of the meeting of obedient and truthful persons of the True Guru is such that they bend down to touch each others feet regardless of their high or low status or age.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਹੀ ।
द्रिसटि दरस अरु सबद सुरति मिलि पूरन ब्रहम गिआन धिआन लिव लावही ।
Drisati Daras Aru Sabad Surati Mili , Pooran Braham Giaan Dhiaan Liv Laavahee ।
Having seen the True Guru and by the divine effect of words residing in their mind, such Sikhs of the Guru remain engrossed in perfect Lord by virtue of Guru's knowledge and contemplation. The effect is always visible on them.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਏਕ ਮਿਸਟਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਲਾਵਤ ਮਹਾ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਏਕ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ ਕੈ ਸਿਖਨੁ ਬੁਲਾਵਹੀ ।
एक मिसटान पान लावत महा प्रसादि एक गुरपुरब कै सिखनु बुलावही ।
Ayk Misataan Paan Laavat Mahaa Prasaadi , Ayk Gurpurab Kai Sikhanu Bulaavahee ।
Many of these devotees of the Guru bring dainty dishes for the consumption of the saintly persons of the congregation. Others send invitations to the Sikhs of Guru and hold Religious functions on the days associated with their Gurus.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਿਵ ਸਨਕਾਦਿ ਬਾਛੈ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਉਚਿਸਟ ਕਉ ਸਾਧਨ ਕੀ ਦੂਖਨਾ ਕਵਨ ਫਲ ਪਾਵਹੀ ॥੩੦੯॥
सिव सनकादि बाछै तिन के उचिसट कउ साधन की दूखना कवन फल पावही ॥३०९॥
Siv Sanakaadi Baachhai Tin Kay Ouchisat Kau , Saadhan Kee Dookhanaa Kavan Dhal Paavahee ॥309॥
Even gods like Shiv, Sanak crave for the leftovers of such Sikhs of the Guru who are blessed with divine traits of Naam Simran. What good will one reap who thinks ill of such godly ones? It is evident that such a person will be severely 'shed in the court of Almighty. (309)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬੋਝ ਭਰੀ ਨਾਵ ਆਂਗੁਰੀ ਦੁਇ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਹੁਇ ਪਾਰ ਪਰੈ ਪੂਰ ਸਬੈ ਕੁਸਲ ਬਿਹਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे बोझ भरी नाव आंगुरी दुइ बाहरि हुइ पार परै पूर सबै कुसल बिहात है ।
Jaisay Bojh Bharee Naav Aanguree Dui Baahari Hui , Paar Parai Poor Sabai Kousal Bihaat Hai ।
A fully loaded boat remains above water-level by no more than two fingers. Everyone rejoices when all the travellers are able to disembark on the other bank/shore;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਏਕਾਹਾਰੀ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਪਾਕਸਾਲਾ ਬੈਠਿ ਭੋਜਨ ਕੈ ਬਿੰਜਨ ਸ੍ਵਾਦਿ ਕੇ ਅਘਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे एकाहारी एक घरी पाकसाला बैठि भोजन कै बिंजन स्वादि के अघात है ।
Jaisay Aykaahaaree Ayk Gharee Paakasaalaa Baitthi , Bhojan Kai Binjan Svaadi Kay Aghaat Hai ।
Just as a person who eats food once in 24 hours (though hungry) feels his hunger satiated when he spends sometime in the kitchen where the food is being prepared;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਰਾਜ ਦੁਆਰ ਜਾਇ ਕਰਤ ਜੁਹਾਰ ਜਨ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਪਾਛੈ ਦੇਸ ਭੋਗਤਾ ਹੁਇ ਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे राज दुआर जाइ करत जुहार जन एक घरी पाछै देस भोगता हुइ खात है ।
Jaisay Raaj Duaar Jaai Karat Juhaar Jana , Ayk Gharee Paachhai Days Bhogataa Hui Khaat Hai ।
Just as a servant shows much respect at the door of the king or his master, and later on, he reaps the fruit of his service when he himself becomes landlord.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਠ ਹੀ ਪਹਰ ਸਾਠਿ ਘਰੀ ਮੈ ਜਉ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਸਾਧ ਸਮਾਗਮੁ ਕਰੈ ਨਿਜ ਘਰ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੦॥
आठ ही पहर साठि घरी मै जउ एक घरी साध समागमु करै निज घर जात है ॥३१०॥
Aatth Hee Pahar Saatthi Gharee Mai Jau Ayk Gharee , Saadh Samaagamu Karai Nij Ghar Jaat Hai ॥310॥
Similarly, if a person keeps company of holy men who are perpetually meditating on Lord's name for a watch out of 24 hrs (24 hrs=60 watches), he is able to rest in his own self and would realise the God gradually. (310)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਾਰਤਕ ਜੈਸੇ ਦੀਪਮਾਲਕਾ ਰਜਨੀ ਸਮੈ ਦੀਪ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੋ ਉਦੋਤ ਹੋਤ ਹੀ ਬਿਲਾਤ ਹੈ ।
कारतक जैसे दीपमालका रजनी समै दीप जोति को उदोत होत ही बिलात है ।
Kaaratak Jaisay Deepamaalakaa Rajanee Samai , Deep Joti Ko Udot Hot Hee Bilaat Hai ।
Just as on festival of Diwali, that falls in the Indian month of Kartik, many earthen lamps are lit at night, and their light go off after a short period;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਰਖਾ ਸਮੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਬੁਦਬੁਦਾ ਕੌ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਤਾਸ ਨਾਮ ਪਲਕ ਮੈ ਨ ਤਉ ਠਹਿਰਾਤ ਹੈ ।
बरखा समै जैसे बुदबुदा कौ प्रगास तास नाम पलक मै न तउ ठहिरात है ।
Barakhaa Samai Jaisay Budabudaa Kau Pragaasa , Taas Naam Palak Mai N Tau Tthahiraat Hai ।
Just as bubbles appear on water when rain-drops on it, and very soon these bubbles explode and disappear from the surface;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗ੍ਰੀਖਮ ਸਮੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਝਾਈ ਸੀ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦੇਤ ਉਪਜਿ ਸਮਾਤ ਹੈ ।
ग्रीखम समै जैसे तउ म्रिगत्रिसना चरित्र झाई सी दिखाई देत उपजि समात है ।
Greekham Samai Jaisay Tau Mrig Trisanaa Charitra , Jhaaee See Dikhaaee Dayt Oupaji Samaat Hai ।
Just as a thirsty deer is disillusioned of the presence of water, the hot shimmering sand (mirage) that disappears in time then he reaches that spot;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਮੋਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਛਾਇਆ ਬਿਰਖ ਚਪਲ ਛਲ ਛਲੈ ਛੈਲ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਲਪਟਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੧॥
तैसे मोह माइआ छाइआ बिरख चपल छल छलै छैल स्री गुर चरन लपटात है ॥३११॥
Taisay Moh Maaiaa Chhaaiaa Birakh Chapal Chhala , Chhalai Chhail Sree Gur Charan Lapataat Hai ॥311॥
So is the love of Maya that keeps changing its master like the shadow of a tree. But the Naam practitioner devotee of the Guru who remains engrossed in the holy feet of the True, he is able to control the attractive and trickster maya with ease. (311)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਬਸਨ ਅੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਮਿਲਿ ਹੁਇ ਮਲੀਨ ਸਲਿਲ ਸਾਬੁਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਹੋਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ बसन अंग संग मिलि हुइ मलीन सलिल साबुन मिलि निरमल होत है ।
Jaisay Tau Basan Ang Sang Mili Hui Maleena , Salil Saaboun Mili Niramal Hot Hai ।
Just as clothes become soiled by their touching the body but are washed clean with water and soap
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸਰੋਵਰ ਸਿਵਾਲ ਕੈ ਅਛਾਦਿਓ ਜਲੁ ਝੋਲਿ ਪੀਏ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਅਛੋਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ सरोवर सिवाल कै अछादिओ जलु झोलि पीए निरमल देखीऐ अछोत है ।
Jaisay Tau Sarovar Sivaal Kai Achhaadiao Jalu , Jholi Peeay Niramal Daykheeai Achhot Hai ।
Just as the water in a pond is covered with thin film of algae and dropped leaves, but by brushing aside the film with hand, clean drinkable water appears.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਨਿਸ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਤਾਰਕਾ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਹੋਤ ਉਜੀਆਰੋ ਦਿਨਕਰ ਕੇ ਉਦੋਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे निस अंधकार तारका चमतकार होत उजीआरो दिनकर के उदोत है ।
Jaisay Nis Andhakaar Taarakaa Chamatakaara , Hot Ujeeaaro Dinakar Kay Udot Hai ।
Just as the night is dark even with the twinkling of stars but with the rising Sun-light spreads all over.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਹੋਤ ਹੈ ਮਲੀਨ ਮਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੨॥
तैसे माइआ मोह भ्रम होत है मलीन मति सतिगुर गिआन धिआन जगमग जोति है ॥३१२॥
Taisay Maaiaa Moh Bhram Hot Hai Maleen Mati , Satigur Giaan Dhiaan Jagamag Joti Hai ॥312॥
So does the love of maya sully the mind. But by the teachings of True Guru and His contemplation, it becomes radiant. (312)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਤਰ ਅਛਿਤ ਹੀ ਦਿਸੰਤਰਿ ਗਵਨ ਕਰੈ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਰੇ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਪਾਇਕੁ ਜਉ ਧਾਵਈ ।
अंतर अछित ही दिसंतरि गवन करै पाछै परे पहुचै न पाइकु जउ धावई ।
Antar Achhit Hee Disantari Gavan Karai , Paachhai Paray Pahouchai N Paaiku Jau Dhaavaee ।
Despite well hidden in the body, mind still reaches far off places. If someone tries to chase it, he just cannot reach it.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਰਥੁ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਗਜਰਾਜੁ ਬਾਜੁ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਖਗ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਫਾਂਧਤ ਉਡਾਵਈ ।
पहुचै न रथु पहुचै न गजराजु बाजु पहुचै न खग म्रिग फांधत उडावई ।
Pahouchai N Radu Pahouchai N Gajaraaju Baaju , Pahouchai N Khag Mrig Dhaandhat Udaavaee ।
No chariot, a swift horse or even Airawat (a legendary elephant) can reach it. Neither a fast flying bird nor a galloping deer can match it.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਹੁਚੈ ਨ ਪਵਨ ਗਵਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਅਰਧ ਉਰਧ ਅੰਤਰੀਛ ਹੁਇ ਨ ਪਾਵਈ ।
पहुचै न पवन गवन त्रिभवन प्रति अरध उरध अंतरीछ हुइ न पावई ।
Pahouchai N Pavan Gavan Tribhavan Prati , Aradh Uradh Antareechh Hui N Paavaee ।
Even the wind which has its reach in the three worlds cannot reach it. One who is capable of reaching the land of the world beyond, cannot win the race of mind.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਭੂਤ ਲਗਿ ਅਧਮੁ ਅਸਾਧੁ ਮਨੁ ਗਹੇ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਬਸਿ ਆਵਈ ॥੩੧੩॥
पंच दूत भूत लगि अधमु असाधु मनु गहे गुर गिआन साधसंगि बसि आवई ॥३१३॥
Panch Doot Bhoot Lagi Adhamu Asaadhu Manu , Gahay Gur Giaan Saadhasangi Basi Aavaee ॥313॥
Inveigled by the five vices of maya that has embraced it like a demon, the low and incorrigible mind can only be controlled and disciplined if it accepts the initiation of the True Guru through the kind blessings of saintly and true devotees of the Lord. (313)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਂਧਰੇ ਕਉ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਕਰ ਚਰ ਟੇਕ ਬਹਰੈ ਚਰਨ ਕਰ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸਬਦ ਹੈ ।
आंधरे कउ सबद सुरति कर चर टेक बहरै चरन कर द्रिसटि सबद है ।
Aandharay Kau Sabad Surati Kar Char Tayka , Baharai Charan Kar Drisati Sabad Hai ।
A blind person has support of the words, ability to hear, hands and feet. A deaf has much reliance on his hands feet, vision of the eyes and the words that he speaks.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੂੰਗੈ ਟੇਕ ਚਰ ਕਰ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲੂਲੇ ਟੇਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸਬਦ ਸ੍ਰੁਤਿ ਪਦ ਹੈ ।
गूंगै टेक चर कर द्रिसटि सबद सुरति लिव लूले टेक द्रिसटि सबद स्रुति पद है ।
Goongai Tayk Char Kar Drisati Sabad Surati Liva , Loolay Tayk Drisati Sabad Srouti Pad Hai ।
A dumb has support of ears for listening, feet, hands vision of the eyes. A handless person relies much on eyes speech, hearing and feet.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਾਗੁਰੇ ਕਉ ਟੇਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਕਰ ਟੇਕ ਏਕ ਏਕ ਅੰਗ ਹੀਨ ਦੀਨਤਾ ਅਛਦ ਹੈ ।
पागुरे कउ टेक द्रिसटि सबद सुरति कर टेक एक एक अंग हीन दीनता अछद है ।
Paagury Kau Tayk Drisati Sabad Surati Kara , Tayk Ayk Ayk Ang Heen Deenataa Achhad Hai ।
One who is lame or without legs rely on sight of his eyes speech, ability to hear, and use of his hands. Despite capacitated of one limb or faculty, the dependence on others remain hidden.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਧ ਗੁੰਗ ਸੁੰਨ ਪੰਗ ਲੁੰਜ ਦੁਖ ਪੁੰਜ ਮਮ ਅੰਤਰ ਕੇ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਪਰਬੀਨ ਸਦ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੪॥
अंध गुंग सुंन पंग लुंज दुख पुंज मम अंतर के अंतरजामी परबीन सद है ॥३१४॥
Andh Goung Sounn Pang Lounj Doukh Pounj Mama , Antar Kay Antarajaamee Parabeen Sad Hai ॥314॥
But I am blind, dumb, deaf, maimed of hand and feet a mass of suffering. 0 my True Lord! You are the wisest and completely informed of all my innate pains. 0 My Lord, please be merciful and remove all my pains. (314)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਂਧਰੇ ਕਉ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਕਰ ਚਰ ਟੇਕ ਅੰਧ ਗੁੰਗ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਕਰ ਚਰ ਹੈ ।
आंधरे कउ सबद सुरति कर चर टेक अंध गुंग सबद सुरति कर चर है ।
Aandharay Kau Sabad Surati Kar Char Tayka , Andh Goung Sabad Surati Kar Char Hai ।
A blind person has the-support of power of speech, hands and feet. And if someone is blind and dumb as well, then he is dependent on others for listening power, hands and feet.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਧ ਗੁੰਗ ਸੁੰਨ ਕਰ ਚਰ ਅਵਲੰਬ ਟੇਕ ਅੰਧ ਗੁੰਗ ਸੁੰਨ ਪੰਗ ਟੇਕ ਏਕ ਕਰ ਹੈ ।
अंध गुंग सुंन कर चर अवलंब टेक अंध गुंग सुंन पंगटेक एक कर है ।
Andh Goung Sounn Kar Char Avalanb Tayka , Andh Goung Sounn Pang Tayk Ayk Kar Hai ।
If someone is blind, deaf and dumb, he has support of hands and feet. But if one is blind, deaf, dumb and lame, he has support only of hands.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਧ ਗੁੰਗ ਸੁੰਨ ਪੰਗ ਲੁੰਜ ਦੁਖ ਪੁੰਜ ਮਮ ਸਰਬੰਗ ਹੀਨ ਦੀਨ ਦੁਖਤ ਅਧਰ ਹੈ ।
अंध गुंग सुंन पंग लुंज दुख पुंज मम सरबंग हीन दीन दुखत अधर है ।
Andh Goung Sounn Pang Lounj Doukh Pounj Mama , Sarabang Heen Deen Doukhat Adhar Hai ।
But I am a bundle of pains and sufferings, because I am blind, deaf, dumb, crippled and have no support. I am deeply distressed.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਜਾਨੈ ਅੰਤਰਗਤਿ ਕੈਸੇ ਨਿਰਬਾਹੁ ਕਰੈ ਸਰੈ ਨਰਹਰ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੫॥
अंतर की अंतरजामी जानै अंतरगति कैसे निरबाहु करै सरै नरहर है ॥३१५॥
Antar Kee Antarajaamee Jaanai Antaragati , Kaisay Nirabaahu Karai Sarai Narahar Hai ॥315॥
Oh Omnipotent Lord! You are Omniscient. How can I tell you my pain, how will I live and how will I cross this worldly ocean of life. (315)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਕਈ ਚਕੋਰ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਮੀਨ ਭ੍ਰਿੰਗ ਅਉ ਪਤੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਇਕ ਅੰਗੀ ਬਹੁ ਰੰਗੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਹੈ ।
चकई चकोर म्रिग मीन भ्रिंग अउ पतंग प्रीति इक अंगी बहु रंगी दुखदाई है ।
Chakaee Chakor Mrig Meen Bhring Au Patanga , Preeti Ik Angee Bahu Rangee Doukhadaaee Hai ।
The love of a Ruddy Sheldrake with Sun, Allictoris gracea with Moon, deer with melody of Ghandey Herhey, fish with water, a black bee with lotus flower and of a moth with light is one-sided. Such one-sided love is often painful in many ways.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਏਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਸੈ ਟਰਤ ਨ ਮਰਤ ਸਬੈ ਆਦਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਕੀ ਚਾਲ ਚਲੀ ਆਈ ਹੈ ।
एक एक टेक सै टरत न मरत सबै आदि अंति की चाल चली आई है ।
Ayk Ayk Tayk Sai Tarat N Marat Sabai , Aadi Anti Kee Chaal Chalee Aaee Hai ।
All these lovers do not abstain from their faith of one-sided love and in the process give away their lives. This tradition of worldly love is going on since the beginning of ages.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੁ ਐਸੋ ਲੋਗ ਪਰਲੋਗ ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਸਹਾਈ ਹੈ ।
गुरसिख संगति मिलाप को प्रतापु ऐसो लोग परलोग सुखदाइक सहाई है ।
Gursikh Sangati Milaap Ko Prataapu Aiso , Log Paralog Soukhadaaik Sahaaee Hai ।
But the importance of two-sided love of a Sikh of the Guru and his True Guru is such that can prove helpful and peaceful in this world and the world beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸੁਨਿ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਨ ਮਿਟਤ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਅਹਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਚੰਦਨ ਜਿਉ ਬਿਖੁ ਨ ਮਿਟਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੬॥
गुरमति सुनि दुरमति न मिटत जा की अहि मिलि चंदन जिउ बिखु न मिटाई है ॥३१६॥
Gurmati Souni Duramati N Mitat Jaa Kee , Ahi Mili Chandan Jiu Bikhu N Mitaaee Hai ॥316॥
With such comforting love of the Guru available close at hand, if one does not listen to the teachings of the Guru and who does not dispel one's base wisdom, then such a person is no better than a snake who does not shed his venom even after embracing Sandalwood tree. (316)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮੀਨ ਕਉ ਨ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਜਲ ਕਉ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਿਟਾਇ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਜਲੁ ਮੀਨ ਕੀ ।
मीन कउ न सुरति जल कउ सबद गिआनु दुबिधा मिटाइ न सकत जलु मीन की ।
Meen Kau N Surati Jal Kau Sabad Giaanu , Doubidhaa Mitaai N Sakat Jalu Meen Kee ।
A fish is not a ware that the water will assist nor does water have knowledge of speech or hearing in order to help the fish in distress. Therefore the water cannot allay its pain while it is in distress.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਰ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਅਥਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਬਲ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਹ ਬਸੈ ਗ੍ਰਸੈ ਲੋਹ ਰਾਖਿ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਮਤਿ ਹੀਨ ਕੀ ।
सर सरिता अथाह प्रबल प्रवाह बसै ग्रसै लोह राखि न सकत मति हीन की ।
Sar Saritaa Adaah Prabal Pravaah Basai , Grasai Loh Raakhi N Sakat Mati Heen Kee ।
Fish resides in the vast and rapid flow of the river. But when it swallows the iron bait of an angler, the bemused fish cannot be saved by water-her beloved.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਲੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਤਰਫਿ ਤਜਤ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਮੀਨ ਜਾਨਤ ਨ ਪੀਰ ਨੀਰ ਦੀਨਤਾਈ ਦੀਨ ਕੀ ।
जलु बिनु तरफि तजत प्रिअ प्रान मीन जानत न पीर नीर दीनताई दीन की ।
Jalu Binu Taradhi Tajat Pria Praan Meena , Jaanat N Peer Neer Deenataaee Deen Kee ।
Removed from water, a fish writhes in pain for life having been separated from its beloved (life support). But the water is not aware of the sufferings of the fish.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤ ਮੀਨ ਕੁਲ ਦ੍ਰਿੜ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਬੰਸ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਪਰਧੀਨ ਕੀ ॥੩੧੭॥
दुखदाई प्रीति की प्रतीत मीन कुल द्रिड़ गुरसिख बंस ध्रिगु प्रीति परधीन की ॥३१७॥
Doukhadaaee Preeti Kee Prateet Meen Kul Drirha , Gursikh Bans Dhrigu Preeti Paradheen Kee ॥317॥
A clan of fish bears one-sided love forever. The love of a Guru and his disciple is always two-sided. Guru helps a Sikh in distress but one who leaves the love of the True Guru, submits himself and serves false Gurus, his love is condemned. (317)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੀਪਕ ਪੈ ਆਵਤ ਪਤੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਰੀਤਿ ਲਗਿ ਦੀਪ ਕਰਿ ਮਹਾ ਬਿਪਰੀਤ ਮਿਲੇ ਜਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
दीपक पै आवत पतंग प्रीति रीति लगि दीप करि महा बिपरीत मिले जारि है ।
Deepak Pai Aavat Patang Preeti Reeti Lagi , Deep Kari Mahaa Bipareet Milay Jaari Hai ।
A moth approaches a light out of love but the attitude of a lamp is to the contrary. It singes him to death.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਲਿ ਚਲਿ ਆਵਤ ਕਮਲ ਪੈ ਸਨੇਹ ਕਰਿ ਕਮਲ ਸੰਪਟ ਬਾਂਧਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਪਰਹਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
अलि चलि आवत कमल पै सनेह करि कमल संपट बांधि प्रान परहारि है ।
Ali Chali Aavat Kamal Pai Sanayh Kari , Kamal Sanpat Baandhi Praan Parahaari Hai ।
Fulfilling his desire for love, a black bee approaches a lotus flower. But as the Sun sets, the lotus flower closes its petals and snuffs out life from the black bee.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਲਿਵਲੀਨ ਗਤਿ ਬਿਛੁਰਤ ਰਾਖਿ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਗਹਿ ਡਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
मन बच क्रम जल मीन लिवलीन गति बिछुरत राखि न सकत गहि डारि है ।
Man Bach Kram Jal Meen Livaleen Gati , Bichhurat Raakhi N Sakat Gahi Daari Hai ।
It is the character of fish to stay in water but when a fisherman or angler catches it with the help of a net or a hook, and throws it out of the water, the water does not help it in anyway.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤਿ ਕੈ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਟਰੈ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕਿਉ ਬਿਸਾਰਿ ਹੈ ॥੩੧੮॥
दुखदाई प्रीति की प्रतीति कै मरै न टरै गुरसिख सुखदाई प्रीति किउ बिसारि है ॥३१८॥
Doukhadaaee Preeti Kee Prateeti Kai Marai N Tarai , Gursikh Soukhadaaee Preeti Kiu Bisaari Hai ॥318॥
One-sided love of fish is full of trust. Every lover dies for its beloved but loves forever. The love of Guru and Sikh is two-sided; the Guru loves his Sikh completely and protects him. So how can a Sikh neglect such warming love of his Guru? (318)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੀਪਕ ਪਤੰਗ ਦਿਬਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਹੀਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ।
दीपक पतंग दिबि द्रिसटि दरस हीन स्री गुर दरस धिआन त्रिभवनगंमिता ।
Deepak Patang Dibi Drisati Daras Heena , Sree Gur Daras Dhiaan Tribhavan Ganmitaa ।
What light of vision could he have found in an oil beacon, the moth becomes devoid of even seeing it since it dies on its flame. But the contemplation of True Guru's sight illuminates the vision of the slave of Guru that he is able to see all the happenings of the three worlds.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਾਸਨਾ ਕਮਲ ਅਲਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਨ ਰਾਖਿ ਸਕੈ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਰੰਮਿਤਾ ।
बासना कमल अलि भ्रमत न राखि सकै चरन सरनि गुर अनत न रंमिता ।
Baasanaa Kamal Ali Bhramat N Raakhi Sakai , Charan Sarani Gur Anat N Ranmitaa ।
A black bee is fascinated by the smell of a lotus flower. However a lotus flower cannot stop him from visiting other flowers. But a devoted Sikh coming into the refuge of True Guru does not go anywhere else.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮੀਨ ਜਲ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਅੰਤਿ ਨ ਸਹਾਈ ਹੋਤ ਗੁਰ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਹੈ ਇਤ ਉਤ ਸੰਮਿਤਾ ।
मीन जल प्रेम नेम अंति न सहाई होत गुर सुख सागर है इत उत संमिता ।
Meen Jal Praym Naym Anti N Sahaaee Hota , Gur Soukh Saagar Hai It Out Sanmitaa ।
A fish sees through her love for water till the end. But when hooked to a bait, the water does not help her and can't save her. However a Sikh who is ever swimming in the safe ocean of True Guru is always helped by Him here and in the world beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਏਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਸੇ ਟਰਤ ਨ ਮਰਤ ਸਬੈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗੀ ਸੰਗੀ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਾ ॥੩੧੯॥
एक एक टेक से टरत न मरत सबै स्री गुर स्रबंगी संगी महातम अंम्रिता ॥३१९॥
Ayk Ayk Tayk Say Tarat N Marat Sabai , Sree Gur Srabangee Sangee Mahaatam Anmritaa ॥319॥
The fish never gives up it's one-sided love and infatuation. They die living in the love of their beloved. But the love of the True Guru frees one from the cycle reincarnation. Why should anyone turn their face away from such love of their Guru?
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੀਪਕ ਪਤੰਗ ਮਿਲਿ ਜਰਤ ਨ ਰਾਖਿ ਸਕੈ ਜਰੇ ਮਰੇ ਆਗੇ ਨ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।
दीपक पतंग मिलि जरत न राखि सकै जरे मरे आगे न परमपद पाए है ।
Deepak Patang Mili Jarat N Raakhi Sakai , Jaray Maray Aagay N Paramapad Paaay Hai ।
Coming near the flame of oil lamp, the lamp cannot save the moth from burning. This type of death cannot provide salvation in the world beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਧੁਪ ਕਮਲ ਮਿਲਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਨ ਰਾਖਿ ਸਕੈ ਸੰਪਟ ਮੈ ਮੂਏ ਸੈ ਨ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।
मधुप कमल मिलि भ्रमत न राखि सकै संपट मै मूए सै न सहज समाए है ।
Madhoup Kamal Mili Bhramat N Raakhi Sakai , Sanpat Mai Mooay Sai N Sahaj Samaaay Hai ।
A lotus flower cannot stop a black bee from visiting other flowers. So, if a black bee gets shut up in the box of lotus petals when the Sun sets, it cannot merge with Lord Almighty.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਲ ਮਿਲਿ ਮੀਨ ਕੀ ਨ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਿਟਾਇ ਸਕੀ ਬਿਛੁਰਿ ਮਰਤ ਹਰਿ ਲੋਕ ਨ ਪਠਾਏ ਹੈ ।
जल मिलि मीन की न दुबिधा मिटाइ सकी बिछुरि मरत हरि लोक न पठाए है ।
Jal Mili Meen Kee N Doubidhaa Mitaai Sakee , Bichhuri Marat Hari Lok N Patthaaay Hai ।
Separating from water, the pain suffered by a fish cannot be removed by water. Thus, a death of this type cannot land the fish in heaven.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਇਤ ਉਤ ਸੰਗਮ ਸਹਾਈ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਔਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਪੀਆਏ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੦॥
इत उत संगम सहाई सुखदाई गुर गिआन धिआन प्रेम रस औम्रित पीआए है ॥३२०॥
It Out Sangam Sahaaee Soukhadaaee Gur , Giaan Dhiaan Praym Ras Aoumrit Peeaaay Hai ॥320॥
Meeting the True Guru provides support and assistance in this world and the next. Such a love is the result of contemplation and meditation on the teachings of the Guru. It fills a Sikh with elixir-like love for the Guru which liberates him/her from all worldly encumbrances. (320)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੀਪਕ ਪਤੰਗ ਅਲਿ ਕਮਲ ਸਲਿਲ ਮੀਨ ਚਕਈ ਚਕੋਰ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਰਵਿ ਸਸਿ ਨਾਦ ਹੈ ।
दीपक पतंग अलि कमल सलिल मीन चकई चकोर म्रिग रवि ससि नाद है ।
Deepak Patang Ali Kamal Salil Meena , Chakaee Chakor Mrig Ravi Sasi Naad Hai ।
A moth, black bee, fish, ruddy Sheldrake, (Allectoris gracea) and a deer loves flame of a lamp, lotus flower, water, Sun, moon and sound of music produced by Ghanda Herha respectively.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਇਕ ਅੰਗੀ ਬਹੁ ਰੰਗੀ ਨਹੀ ਸੰਗੀ ਕੋਊ ਸਬੈ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਨ ਸਹਾਈ ਅੰਤਿ ਆਦਿ ਹੈ ।
प्रीति इक अंगी बहु रंगी नही संगी कोऊ सबै दुखदाई न सहाई अंति आदि है ।
Preeti Ik Angee Bahu Rangee Nahee Sangee Kooo , Sabai Doukhadaaee N Sahaaee Anti Aadi Hai ।
All their love being one-sided is very painful that does not help neither in the beginning nor in the end.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੀਵਤ ਨ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਮੂਏ ਨ ਪਰਮਗਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਹੈ ।
जीवत न साधसंग मूए न परमगति गिआन धिआन प्रेम रस प्रीतम प्रसादि है ।
Jeevat N Saadhasang Mooay N Paramagati , Giaan Dhiaan Praym Ras Preetam Prasaadi Hai ।
These living beings of subhuman life can neither be blessed with holy congregation of true devotees nor salvation after death. They cannot even be the recipient of Guru's teachings, His contemplation and the divine nectar that the grace of True Guru can dispense.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਾਨਸ ਜਨਮੁ ਪਾਇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਦਇਆ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੧॥
मानस जनमु पाइ स्री गुर दइआ निधान चरन सरनि सुखफल बिसमाद है ॥३२१॥
Maanas Janamu Paai Sree Gur Daiaa Nidhaana , Charan Sarani Soukhaphal Bisamaad Hai ॥321॥
Coming to the refuge of the True Guru, the store-house of mercy and that too in the life of a human being and practicing on the True Guru-given Naam Simran can bless one with that unique fruit of comfort and peace. (321)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਗੁਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਰਹੇ ਲਹੈ ਨਿਜੁ ਘਰ ਅਰੁ ਸਹਜ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਜੀ ।
गुरमुखि पंथ गुर धिआन सावधान रहे लहै निजु घर अरु सहज निवास जी ।
Gurmukhi Pand Gur Dhiaan Saavadhaan Rahay , Lahai Niju Ghar Aru Sahaj Nivaas Jee ।
Treading the path of Sikhism, he who remains alert in the form of the True Guru, recognises his self and lives in a state of equipoise thereafter.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਬਦ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਮਧੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਜੀ ।
सबद बिबेक एक टेक निहचल मति मधुर बचन गुर गिआन को प्रगास जी ।
Sabad Bibayk Ayk Tayk Nihachal Mati , Madhur Bachan Gur Giaan Ko Pragaas Jee ।
By the single support of the teachings of True Guru, his mind becomes stable. As a result of his comforting utterances, his practice of Naam Simran blossoms.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਭਏ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਜੀ ।
चरन कमल चरनाम्रित निधान पान प्रेम रस बसि भए बिसम बिस्वास जी ।
Charan Kamal Charanaamrit Nidhaan Paana , Praym Ras Basi Bhaay Bisam Bisvaas Jee ।
By the acquisition of the initiation of the True Guru and elixir-like Naam, nectar-like love resides in his mind. Unique and wondrous devotion grows in his heart.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤ ਚੀਤਿ ਬਨ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੈ ਉਦਾਸ ਜੀ ॥੩੨੨॥
गिआन धिआन प्रेम नेम पूरन प्रतीत चीति बन ग्रिह समसरि माइआ मै उदास जी ॥३२२॥
Giaan Dhiaan Praym Naym Pooran Prateet Cheeti , Ban Grih Samasari Maaiaa Mai Udaas Jee ॥322॥
Fulfilling all the loving requirements with devotion and love, he who stays alert in the teachings and the presence of the True Guru, living in the jungle or in the house is alike for him. He remains unsullied from the effects of maya despite living in it. (322)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਾਰਬੇ ਕੋ ਤ੍ਰਾਸੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਚੋਰ ਨ ਤਜਤ ਚੋਰੀ ਬਟਵਾਰਾ ਬਟਵਾਰੀ ਸੰਗਿ ਹੁਇ ਤਕਤ ਹੈ ।
मारबे को त्रासु देखि चोर नतजत चोरी बटवारा बटवारी संगि हुइ तकत है ।
Maarabay Ko Traasu Daykhi Chor N Tajat Choree , Batavaaraa Batavaaree Sangi Hui Takat Hai ।
Despite fear of death lurking around, a thief doesn't give up Stealing. A dacoit keeps targeting other wayfarers along with other members of his gang.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬੇਸ੍ਵਾਰਤੁ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਭਏ ਮਨ ਮੈ ਨਾ ਸੰਕਾ ਮਾਨੈ ਜੁਆਰੀ ਨ ਸਰਬਸੁ ਹਾਰੇ ਸੈ ਥਕਤ ਹੈ ।
बेस्वारतु ब्रिथा भए मन मै ना संका मानै जुआरी न सरबसु हारे सै थकत है ।
Baysvaaratu Bridaa Bhaay Man Mai Naa Sankaa Maanai , Juaaree N Sarabasu Haaray Sai Dakat Hai ।
Knowing that his visit to the house of a whore can cause him serious disease, a licentious person still doesn't feel hesitant to go there. A gambler never feels tired of gambling even after losing all his assets and the family.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਮਲੀ ਨ ਅਮਲ ਤਜਤ ਜਿਉ ਧਿਕਾਰ ਕੀਏ ਦੋਖ ਦੁਖ ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਸੁਨਤ ਛਕਤ ਹੈ ।
अमली न अमल तजत जिउ धिकार कीए दोख दुख लोग बेद सुनत छकत है ।
Amalee N Amal Tajat Jiu Dhikaar Keeay , Dokh Doukh Log Bayd Sounat Chhakat Hai ।
An addict keeps consuming drugs and intoxicants despite monitions, learning the effects of drug abuse from religious scriptures and people who have societal interests at heart, just can't give up his addiction.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਧਮ ਅਸਾਧ ਸੰਗ ਛਾਡਤ ਨ ਅੰਗੀਕਾਰ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਛਾਡਿ ਕਿਉ ਸਕਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੩॥
अधम असाध संग छाडत न अंगीकार गुरसिख साधसंग छाडि किउ सकत है ॥३२३॥
Adham Asaadh Sang Chhaadat N Angeekaara , Gursikh Saadhasang Chhaadi Kiu Sakat Hai ॥323॥
Even all these low and base people cannot give up their deeds, then how can an obedient devotee of Guru leave company of true and noble people? (323)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਮਕ ਦੈ ਦੋਖ ਦੁਖੁ ਅਪਜਸ ਲੈ ਅਸਾਧ ਲੋਕ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਮੁਖ ਸਿਆਮਤਾ ਲਗਾਵਹੀ ।
दमक दै दोख दुखु अपजस लै असाध लोक परलोक मुख सिआमता लगावही ।
Damak Dai Dokh Doukhu Apajas Lai Asaadha , Lok Paralok Moukh Siaamataa Lagaavahee ।
A self-willed and base person acquires vices, sufferings and bad name after spending his wealth. He earns a stigma on himself both in this world and the world hereafter.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚੋਰ ਜਾਰ ਅਉ ਜੂਆਰ ਮਦਪਾਨੀ ਦੁਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਸੈਂ ਕਲਹ ਕਲੇਸ ਭੇਸ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਕਉ ਧਾਵਹੀ ।
चोर जार अउ जूआर मदपानी दुक्रित सैं कलह कलेस भेस दुबिधा कउ धावही ।
Chor Jaar Au Jooaar Madapaanee Doukrit Sain , Kalah Kalays Bhays Doubidhaa Kau Dhaavahee ।
A thief, immoral person, gambler and an addict is always involved in some discord or dispute on account of his base and infamous deeds.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਤਿ ਪਤਿ ਮਾਨ ਹਾਨਿ ਕਾਨਿ ਮੈ ਕਨੋਡੀ ਸਭਾ ਨਾਕ ਕਾਨ ਖੰਡ ਡੰਡ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਲਜਾਵਹੀ ।
मति पति मान हानि कानि मै कनोडी सभा नाक कान खंड डंड होत न लजावही ।
Mati Pati Maan Haani Kaani Mai Kanodee Sabhaa , Naak Kaan Khand Dand Hot N Lajaavahee ।
Such an evil-doer loses his intellect, respect, esteem and glory; and after bearing the punishment of cutting of nose or ear, he feels no shame in the society despite the stigma that he carries. Becoming more shameless, he keeps indulging in his nefarious activities.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਦਾਨਦਾਇਕ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਾਧ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧੂ ਜਨ ਕਿਉ ਨ ਚਲਿ ਆਵਹੀ ॥੩੨੪॥
सरब निधान दानदाइक संगति साध गुरसिख साधू जन किउ न चलि आवही ॥३२४॥
Sarab Nidhaan Daanadaaik Sangati Saadha , Gursikh Saadhoo Jan Kiu N Chali Aavahee ॥324॥
When such ill-doers and infamous people do not abstain from doing bad deeds, then why should a Sikh of the Guru not come to the congregation of true and saintly persons that is capable of blessing one with all the treasures? (324)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਅਕਸਮਾਤ ਬਾਦਰ ਉਦੋਤ ਹੋਤ ਗਗਨ ਘਟਾ ਘਮੰਡ ਕਰਤ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਜੀ ।
जैसे तउ अकसमात बादर उदोत होत गगन घटा घमंड करत बिथार जी ।
Jaisay Tau Akasamaat Baadar Udot Hota , Gagan Ghataa Ghamand Karat Bidaar Jee ।
Just as deep dark clouds appear in the sky all of a sudden and spread themselves in all the directions.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤਾਹੀ ਤੇ ਸਬਦ ਧੁਨਿ ਘਨ ਗਰਜਤ ਅਤਿ ਚੰਚਲ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਦਾਮਨੀ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।
ताही ते सबद धुनि घन गरजत अति चंचल चरित्र दामनी चमतकार जी ।
Taahee Tay Sabad Dhouni Ghan Garajat Ati , Chanchal Charitr Daamanee Chamatakaar Jee ।
Their thunder produces a very strong sound and sprightly lightning flashes.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਰਖਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਕਪੂਰ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਅਉਖਧੀ ਉਪਾਰਜਨਾ ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਜੀ ।
बरखा अंम्रित जल मुकता कपूर ता ते अउखधी उपारजना अनिक प्रकार जी ।
Barakhaa Anmrit Jal Moukataa Kapoor Taa Tay , Aoukhadhee Oupaarajanaa Anik Prakaar Jee ।
Then sweet, cold, nectar-like raindrops from where a swati drop falls on oyster to produce a pearl, camphor when it falls on a plantain beside producing many useful herbs.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਸਾਧ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਰਹਿਤ ਜਗ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਤ ਕਰਬੇ ਕਉ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਜੀ ॥੩੨੫॥
दिबि देह साध जनम मरन रहित जग प्रगटत करबे कउ परउपकार जी ॥३२५॥
Dibi Dayh Saadh Janam Maran Rahit Jaga , Pragatat Karabay Kau Paraoupakaar Jee ॥325॥
Like good-doer cloud, the body of Guru-conscious disciple is divine. He is free from the cycle of birth and death. He comes to this world to do good. He helps others reach and realise Lord. (325)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਫਲ ਬਿਰਖ ਫਲ ਦੇਤ ਜਿਉ ਪਾਖਾਨ ਮਾਰੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਰਵਤ ਸਹਿ ਗਹਿ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
सफल बिरख फल देत जिउ पाखान मारे सिरि करवत सहि गहि पारि पारि है ।
Sadhal Birakh Dhal Dayt Jiu Paakhaan Maaray , Siri Karavat Sahi Gahi Paari Paari Hai ।
Just as a tree laden with fruit drops fruit to the person who throws stone at it, then it bears the pain of a saw on its head and in the form of a raft or boat takes the iron saw across the river;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਾਗਰ ਮੈ ਕਾਢਿ ਮੁਖੁ ਫੋਰੀਅਤ ਸੀਪ ਕੇ ਜਿਉ ਦੇਤ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਅਵਗਿਆ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਿ ਹੈ ।
सागर मै काढि मुखु फोरीअत सीप के जिउ देत मुकताहल अवगिआ न बीचारि है ।
Saagar Mai Kaaddhi Moukhu Dhoreeat Seep Kay Jiu , Dayt Moukataahal Avagiaa N Beechaari Hai ।
Just as an oyster is taken out of the sea, is broken and it yields a pearl to the one who breaks it open and feels not the insult that it faces;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਖਨਵਾਰਾ ਖਾਨਿ ਖਨਤ ਹਨਤ ਘਨ ਮਾਨਕ ਹੀਰਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।
जैसे खनवारा खानि खनत हनत घन मानक हीरा अमोल परउपकार है ।
Jaisay Khanavaaraa Khaani Khanat Hanat Ghana , Maanak Heeraa Amol Paraoupakaar Hai ।
Just as a labourer strives the ore in a mine with his shovel and pick-axe and the mine rewards him with precious stones and diamonds;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਊਖ ਮੈ ਪਿਊਖ ਜਿਉ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੋਤ ਕੋਲੂ ਪਚੈ ਅਵਗੁਨ ਕੀਏ ਗੁਨ ਸਾਧਨ ਕੈ ਦੁਆਰ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੬॥
ऊख मै पिऊख जिउ प्रगास होत कोलू पचै अवगुन कीए गुन साधन कै दुआर है ॥३२६॥
Ookh Mai Piookh Jiu Pragaas Hot Koloo Pachai , Avagoun Keeay Goun Saadhan Kai Duaar Hai ॥326॥
Just as sweet nectar-like juice is extracted out by putting it through a crusher, so are the evil-doers treated with sympathy and welfare by the true and saintly persons when they come to them. (326)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਾਧੁਸੰਗਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਕੋ ਹੈ ਨਿਤਨੇਮੁ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਸੋਈ ਦਰਸਨੀ ਸਮਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨੀ ਹੈ ।
साधुसंगिदरसन को है नितनेमु जा को सोई दरसनी समदरस धिआनी है ।
Saadhousangi Darasan Ko Hai Nitanaymu Jaa Ko , Soee Darasanee Samadaras Dhiaanee Hai ।
He who· is regular in seeing and visiting the saintly persons, is the contemplator of the Lord in the true sense. He sees all alike and feels the presence of Lord in everyone.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਬਦ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਮਾਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਸੋਈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ ਹੈ ।
सबद बिबेक एक टेक जा कै मनि बसै मानि गुर गिआन सोई ब्रहमगिआनी है ।
Sabad Bibayk Ayk Tayk Jaa Kai Mani Basai , Maani Gur Giaan Soee Brahamagiaanee Hai ।
He who holds the contemplation of Guru's words as his primary support and lodges it in his heart is the true follower of the Guru's teachings and knower of the Lord in true sense.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮੀ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨੀ ਹੈ ।
द्रिसटि दरस अरु सबद सुरति मिलि प्रेमी प्रिअ प्रेम उनमन उनमानी है ।
Drisati Daras Aru Sabad Surati Mili , Praymee Pria Praym Ounaman Ounamaanee Hai ।
He whose vision is focused on seeing the True Guru and hearing power concentrated on hearing the divine words of Guru, is a lover of his beloved Lord in the true sense.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਇਕ ਰੰਗ ਜੋਈ ਸੋਈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਿਰਬਾਨੀ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੭॥
सहज समाधि साधसंगि इक रंग जोई सोई गुरमुखि निरमल निरबानी है ॥३२७॥
Sahaj Samaadhi Saadhasangi Ik Rang Joee , Soee Gurmukhi Niramal Nirabaanee Hai ॥327॥
He who is dyed in the love of one Lord engrosses himself deep meditation of the Lord's name in the company of the saintly persons is truly liberated and a clean Guru-oriented individual. (327)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨੀ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਦ੍ਰਿੜ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੈ ਉਦਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।
दरस धिआन धिआनी सबद गिआन गिआनी चरन सरनि द्रिड़ माइआ मै उदासी है ।
Daras Dhiaan Dhiaanee Sabad Giaan Giaanee , Charan Sarani Drirh Maaiaa Mai Udaasee Hai ।
He who focuses his mind on the vision of the True Guru is a true contemplator. He who is aware of the Guru's teachings is wise in the real sense. Such a person is free of all bondages of maya when he stays in the refuge of True Guru.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਹਉਮੈ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਤਿਆਗੀ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਕੈ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਭਏ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਤੀਤਿ ਚੀਤ ਅਨਭੈ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਹੈ ।
हउमै तिआगि तिआगी बिसमाद कै बैरागी भए त्रिगुन अतीति चीत अनभै अभिआसी है ।
Haoumai Tiaagi Tiaagee Bisamaad Kai Bairaagee Bhaay , Trigoun Ateeti Cheet Anabhai Abhiaasee Hai ।
A true renouncer is one who has forsaken ego and pride; and attached himself with the name of the Lord. He is an ascetic when he feels engrossed in the ecstatic hues of the Lord. Having kept his mind dross free from the effect of maya, he is the true practitioner of Naam of the Fearless Lord.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਅਪਰਸ ਅਉ ਸਾਧ ਇੰਦ੍ਰੀ ਨਿਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਕੈ ਆਤਮ ਪੂਜਾ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਸੁੰਨ ਮੈ ਸੰਨਿਆਸੀ ਹੈ ।
दुबिधा अपरस अउ साध इंद्री निग्रहि कै आतम पूजा बिबेकी सुंन मै संनिआसी है ।
Doubidhaa Aparas Au Saadh Indree Nigrahi Kai , Aatam Poojaa Bibaykee Sounn Mai Sanniaasee Hai ।
Having lost his feelings of mine and yours, he is free of all touches. Since he has control over his senses, he is a saintly person or a hermit. Due to worshipping of· the Lord, he is full of true wisdom. Since he remains engrossed in absolute Lord, he is a renouncer.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਵ ਕਰਿ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਭਏ ਸੇਵਾ ਸਰਬਾਤਮ ਕੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸੀ ਹੈ ॥੩੨੮॥
सहज सुभाव करि जीवन मुकति भए सेवा सरबातम कै ब्रहम बिस्वासी है ॥३२८॥
Sahaj Soubhaav Kari Jeevan Moukati Bhaay , Sayvaa Sarabaatam Kai Braham Bisvaasee Hai ॥328॥
Since he is naturally involved in the worldly duties, he is liberated while still alive (Jeevan Mukt). Seeing the divine light pervading in all, and serving His creation, he holds total faith on Almighty God. (328)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਜੁਗੰਤਰ ਬਸੈ ਪਾਖਾਨ ਭਿਦੈ ਨ ਰਿਦੈ ਕਠੋਰ ਬੂਡੈ ਬਜ੍ਰ ਭਾਰ ਕੈ ।
जैसे जल अंतरि जुगंतर बसै पाखान भिदै न रिदै कठोर बूडै बज्र भार कै ।
Jaisay Jal Antari Jougantar Basai Paakhaana , Bhidai N Ridai Katthor Boodai Bajr Bhaar Kai ।
Just as a stone stays in water for ages, yet it never softens since it is hard-hearted. Because of its density and solid mass, it sinks;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਠਸਠਿ ਤੀਰਥ ਮਜਨ ਕਰੈ ਤੋਬਰੀ ਤਉ ਮਿਟਤ ਨ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਭੋਏ ਵਾਰ ਪਾਰ ਕੈ ।
अठसठि तीरथ मजन करै तोबरी तउ मिटत न करवाई भोए वार पार कै ।
Atthasatthi Teerad Majan Karai Tobaree Tau , Mitat N Karavaaee Bhoay Vaar Paar Kai ।
Just as colocynth (Tumma) does not lose its bitterness even it is washed both from inside and outside at sixty-eight places of pilgrimage
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਅਹਿ ਲਪਟਾਨੋ ਰਹੈ ਚੰਦਨਹਿ ਤਜਤ ਨ ਬਿਖੁ ਤਊ ਹਉਮੈ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਕੈ ।
अहिनिसि अहि लपटानो रहै चंदनहि तजत न बिखु तऊ हउमै अहंकार कै ।
Ahinisi Ahi Lapataano Rahai Chandanahi , Tajat N Bikhu Taoo Haoumai Ahankaar Kai ।
Just as a snake keeps entangled with the trunk of a Sandalwood tree all his life but because of the pride of long age, it does not shed its venom;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਪਟ ਸਨੇਹ ਦੇਹ ਨਿਹਫਲ ਜਗਤ ਮੈ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੋ ਹੈ ਦੋਖੀ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਕੈ ॥੩੨੯॥
कपट सनेह देह निहफल जगत मै संतन को है दोखी दुबिधा बिकार कै ॥३२९॥
Kapat Sanayh Dayh Nihadhal Jagat Mai , Santan Ko Hai Dokhee Doubidhaa Bikaar Kai ॥329॥
Similarly, he who is debased and spurious at heart, has deceitful and suspicious love. His life in the world is useless and futile. He is a slanderer of saintly and Guru-oriented persons and is caught in the mesh of vices and sins account of his 'mine' and 'yours' attitude. (329)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਦਰਪਨ ਮੈ ਨ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਕਛੂ ਸਕਲ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਦੇਖਤ ਦਿਖਾਵਈ ।
जैसे निरमल दरपन मै न चित्र कछू सकल चरित्र चित्र देखत दिखावई ।
Jaisay Niramal Darapan Mai N Chitr Kachhoo , Sakal Charitr Chitr Daykhat Dikhaavaee ।
Just as a clean mirror has no image in it, but when one looks in it, it shows all the details in their true colours,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਜਲ ਬਰਨ ਅਤੀਤ ਰੀਤ ਸਕਲ ਬਰਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਬਰਨ ਬਨਾਵਈ ।
जैसे निरमल जल बरन अतीत रीत सकल बरन मिलि बरन बनावई ।
Jaisay Niramal Jal Baran Ateet Reeta , Sakal Baran Mili Baran Banaavaee ।
Just as clean water is bereft of all shades of colours, but acquires the colour that it mixes with,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਬਸੁੰਧਰਾ ਸੁਆਦ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਰਹਿਤ ਅਉਖਧੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਰਸ ਗੰਧ ਉਪਜਾਵਈ ।
जैसे तउ बसुंधरा सुआद बासना रहित अउखधी अनेक रस गंध उपजावई ।
Jaisay Tau Basoundharaa Suaad Baasanaa Rahita , Aoukhadhee Anayk Ras Gandh Oupajaavaee ।
Just as Earth is free of all tastes and desires but produces myriads of herbs of different effects, plants capable of giving many types of medicinal and aromatic extracts,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਗਤਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਜੈਸੋ ਭਾਉ ਤੈਸੀ ਕਾਮਨਾ ਪੁਜਾਵਈ ॥੩੩੦॥
तैसे गुरदेव सेव अलख अभेव गति जैसे जैसो भाउ तैसी कामनापुजावई ॥३३०॥
Taisay Gurdayv Sayv Alakh Abhayv Gati , Jaisay Jaiso Bhaau Taisee Kaamanaa Pujaavaee ॥330॥
Similarly with whatever sentiment one performs service of indescribable and inaccessible Lord-like True Guru, one's desires are filled accordingly. (330)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੁਖ ਦੁਖ ਹਾਨਿ ਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਪੂਰਬ ਲਿਖਤ ਲੇਖ ਜੰਤ੍ਰਨ ਕੈ ਨ ਬਸਿ ਕਛੁ ਜੰਤ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਹੈ ।
सुख दुख हानि म्रित पूरब लिखत लेख जंत्रन कै न बसि कछु जंत्री जगदीस है ।
Soukh Doukh Haani Mrit Poorab Likhat Laykha , Jantran Kai N Basi Kachhu Jantree Jagadees Hai ।
All events of happiness and sorrow, gain and loss, birth and death etc., take place according to what has been written by the Almighty or is preordained. Nothing is in the hands of living beings. It is all in the hands of the Almighty.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਭੋਗਤ ਬਿਵਸਿ ਮੇਵ ਕਰਮ ਕਿਰਤ ਗਤਿ ਜਸਿ ਕਰ ਤਸਿ ਲੇਪ ਕਾਰਨ ਕੋ ਈਸ ਹੈ ।
भोगत बिवसि मेव करम किरत गति जसि कर तसि लेप कारन को ईस है ।
Bhogat Bivasi Mayv Karam Kirat Gati , Jasi Kar Tasi Layp Kaaran Ko Ees Hai ।
All living beings bear the fruits of what they had done. Whatever deeds they perform, they are rewarded accordingly. He the Almighty Himself involves the human beings in the performance of various deeds/actions.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਰਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਕਿਧੌ ਕਰਮ ਕਿਧੌ ਹੈ ਜੀਉ ਘਾਟਿ ਬਾਢਿ ਕਉਨ ਕਉਨ ਮਤੁ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਬੀਸ ਹੈ ।
करता प्रधान किधौ करम किधौ है जीउ घाटि बाढि कउन कउन मतु बिस्वाबीस है ।
Karataa Pradhaan Kidhau Karam Kidhau Hai Jeeu , Ghaati Baaddhi Kaoun Kaoun Matu Bisvaabees Hai ।
And thus surprised, a question rises in everyone's minds who is the primary cause, God, human being or the action itself? Which of these causes is more or less? What is definitely right? Nothing can be said with any degree of assurance.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਸਤੁਤਿ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਕਹਾ ਬਿਆਪਤ ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗ ਹੋਨਹਾਰ ਕਹੌ ਕਹਾਂ ਗਾਰਿ ਅਉ ਅਸੀਸ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੧॥
असतुति निंदा कहा बिआपत हरख सोग होनहार कहौ कहां गारि अउ असीस है ॥३३१॥
Asatouti Nindaa Kahaa Biaapat Harakh Soga , Honahaar Kahau Kahaan Gaari Au Asees Hai ॥331॥
How does one go through praise and slander, pleasure or sorrow? What is a blessing and what is a curse? Nothing can be said conclusively. One can only reason that all is happening and being caused by the Lord Himself. (331)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਾਨਸਰ ਪਰ ਜਉ ਬੈਠਾਈਐ ਲੇ ਜਾਇ ਬਗ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਤਜਿ ਮੀਠ ਬੀਨਿ ਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
मानसर पर जउ बैठाईऐ ले जाइ बग मुकता अमोल तजि मीठ बीनि खात है ।
Maanasar Par Jau Baitthaaeeai Lay Jaai Baga , Moukataa Amol Taji Meetth Beeni Khaat Hai ।
If a heron is taken to Mansarover lake, he will only be picking up small fish instead of invaluable pearls.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਸਥਨ ਪਾਨ ਕਰਬੇ ਕਉ ਜਉ ਲਗਾਈਐ ਜੋਕ ਪੀਅਤ ਨ ਪੈ ਲੈ ਲੋਹੂ ਅਚਏ ਅਘਾਤ ਹੈ ।
असथन पान करबे कउ जउ लगाईऐ जोक पीअत न पै लै लोहू अचए अघात है ।
Asadan Paan Karabay Kau Jau Lagaaeeai Joka , Peeat N Pai Lai Lohoo Achaay Aghaat Hai ।
If a leech is put to the teats of a cow, it will not suckle milk but suck blood to satiate its hunger.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਰਮ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਪਰਿ ਮਾਖੀ ਨ ਰਹਤ ਰਾਖੀ ਮਹਾ ਦੁਰਗੰਧ ਪਰਿ ਬੇਗਿ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ।
परम सुगंध परि माखी न रहत राखी महा दुरगंध परि बेगि चलि जात है ।
Param Sougandh Pari Maakhee N Rahat Raakhee , Mahaa Duragandh Pari Baygi Chali Jaat Hai ।
A fly when placed on a fragrant article does not stay there but hurriedly reaches where filth and stench is present.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਗਜ ਮਜਨ ਕੇ ਡਾਰਤ ਹੈ ਛਾਰੁ ਸਿਰਿ ਸੰਤਨ ਕੈ ਦੋਖੀ ਸੰਤ ਸੰਗੁ ਨ ਸੁਹਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੨॥
जैसे गज मजन के डारत है छारु सिरि संतन कै दोखी संत संगु न सुहात है ॥३३२॥
Jaisay Gaj Majan Kay Daarat Hai Chhaaru Siri , Santan Kai Dokhee Sant Sangu N Suhaat Hai ॥332॥
Just as an elephant sprinkles dust on its head after bathing in clean water, so do the slanderers of saintly persons do not like the company of true and noble persons. (332)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨਾ ਸਤਿ ਸਿਵ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਗਤਿ ਅਨਭੈ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਹੈ ।
गुरमति सति एक टेक दुतीआ ना सति सिव न सकत गति अनभै अभिआसी है ।
Gurmati Sati Ayk Tayk Douteeaa Naa Sati , Siv N Sakat Gati Anabhai Abhiaasee Hai ।
Obedient disciple of the True Guru considers the support of Guru teachings and wisdom as authentic and true. He has no one else in his heart other than One God. He does not recognise god-Shiv or goddess-Shakti as a means of emancipation. He remains a meditator of One Fearless God.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਤੀਤ ਜੀਤ ਨ ਹਾਰ ਨ ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਬਿਓਗ ਮੇਟਿ ਸਹਜ ਨਿਵਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।
त्रिगुन अतीत जीत न हार न हरख सोग संजोग बिओग मेटि सहज निवासी है ।
Trigoun Ateet Jeet N Haar N Harakh Soga , Sanjog Biaog Mayti Sahaj Nivaasee Hai ।
He remains unsullied of the influence of maya. Defeat or victory, happiness or sorrow does not disturb or please him. He remains absorbed in supreme spiritual state discarding all thoughts of achievements and failures.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਇਕ ਬਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਪੰਚ ਪਰਪੰਚ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।
चतुर बरन इक बरन हुइ साधसंग पंच परपंच तिआगि बिसम बिस्वासी है ।
Chatur Baran Ik Baran Hui Saadhasanga , Panch Parapanch Tiaagi Bisam Bisvaasee Hai ।
By joining true congregation he destroys the differences of high low caste and belongs to One God. Detaching from the love of five elements, he takes to Naam Simran of the wondrous God Lord and holds his faith in Him.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਖਟ ਦਰਸਨ ਪਰੈ ਪਾਰ ਹੁਇ ਸਪਤਸਰ ਨਵ ਦੁਆਰ ਉਲੰਘਿ ਦਸਮਈ ਉਦਾਸੀ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੩॥
खट दरसन परै पार हुइ सपतसर नव दुआर उलंघि दसमई उदासी है ॥३३३॥
Khat Darasan Parai Paar Hui Sapatasara , Nav Duaar Ulanghi Dasamaee Udaasee Hai ॥333॥
A Gursikh stays in the company of true seekers beyond the garbs of the six philosophical schools. He frees himself from the bonds of nine doors of the body and lives blissfully in of the tenth door (Dasam Duar). (333)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਦੀ ਨਾਵ ਕੋ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਸੁਜਨ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਲੋਗੁ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਹੋਇਗੋ ਸੋਈ ਮਿਲੈ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਕੈ ।
नदी नाव को संजोग सुजन कुटंब लोगु मिलिओ होइगो सोई मिलै आगै जाइ कै ।
Nadee Naav Ko Sanjog Sujan Koutanb Logu , Miliao Hoigo Soee Milai Aagai Jaai Kai ।
The union with friends, family members and other acquaintances in this world is like voyagers in a boat that lasts for a short period of time. Therefore whatever is donated for good deeds in. this world will be received in the world beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਸਨ ਬਸਨ ਧਨ ਸੰਗ ਨ ਚਲਤ ਚਲੇ ਅਰਪੇ ਦੀਜੈ ਧਰਮਸਾਲਾ ਪਹੁਚਾਇ ਕੈ ।
असन बसन धन संग न चलत चले अरपे दीजै धरमसाला पहुचाइ कै ।
Asan Basan Dhan Sang N Chalat Chalay , Arapay Deejai Dharamasaalaa Pahouchaai Kai ।
Food, clothing and wealth does not go with one in the next world. Whatever has been assigned to the Guru in the true company is what one's wealth or earnings are for life beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਠੋ ਜਾਮ ਸਾਠੋ ਘਰੀ ਨਿਹਫਲ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹ ਸਫਲ ਪਲਕ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਮਾਇ ਕੈ ।
आठो जाम साठो घरी निहफल माइआ मोह सफल पलक साध संगति समाइ कै ।
Aattho Jaam Saattho Gharee Nihadhal Maaiaa Moha , Sadhal Palak Saadh Sangati Samaai Kai ।
Spending all the time in the love of maya and its actions are futile but enjoying the company of saintly persons even for a few seconds is a big achievement and useful.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਲ ਮੂਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੀ ਅਉ ਬਿਕਾਰੀ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ਹੋਤ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ਕੈ ॥੩੩੪॥
मल मूत्र धारी अउ बिकारीनिरंकारी होत सबद सुरति साधसंग लिव लाइ कै ॥३३४॥
Mal Mootr Dhaaree Au Bikaaree Nirankaaree Hota , Sabad Surati Saadhasang Liv Laai Kai ॥334॥
By uniting the words/teachings of the Guru with mind, and by the grace of holy company, this filth-filled and vice-ridden human being becomes an obedient disciple of the Guru. (334)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਹਉਮੈ ਅਭਿਮਾਨ ਅਸਥਾਨ ਤਜਿ ਬੰਝ ਬਨ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਗੁਰ ਸੰਪਟ ਸਮਾਇ ਹੈ ।
हउमै अभिमान असथान तजि बंझ बन चरन कमल गुर संपट समाइ है ।
Haoumai Abhimaan Asadaan Taji Banjh Bana , Charan Kamal Gur Sanpat Samaai Hai ।
The black bee like mind of a Guru-oriented person who is attached with the congregation of saintly persons, forsakes pride and ego which is like a jungle of bamboos. He leaves attachment and infatuations. Enamoured by the lotus-like feet of the True Guru, he remains engrossed in it.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਨੇ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਅਨਹਦ ਗੁੰਜਤ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਹੂ ਸਿਰਾਏ ਹੈ ।
अति ही अनूप रूप हेरत हिराने द्रिग अनहद गुंजत स्रवन हू सिराए है ।
Ati Hee Anoop Roop Hayrat Hiraanay Driga , Anahad Gounjat Sravan Hoo Siraaay Hai ।
Seeing the most beautiful form of the True Guru, his eyes are amazed. Listening to the pleasing and enchanting notes of the words of Guru, his ears feel calm and tranquil.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਰਸਨਾ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਤਿ ਮਧੁ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਨਾਸਿਕਾ ਚਕਤ ਹੀ ਸੁਬਾਸੁ ਮਹਕਾਏ ਹੈ ।
रसना बिसम अति मधु मकरंद रस नासिका चकत ही सुबासु महकाए है ।
Rasanaa Bisam Ati Madhu Makarand Rasa , Naasikaa Chakat Hee Soubaasu Mahakaaay Hai ।
Relishing the sweet elixir-like dust of the feet of the True Guru, the tongue enjoys strange bliss and pleasure. The nostrils are amazed by the sweet smell of that dust of the True Guru.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੋਮਲਤਾ ਸੀਤਲਤਾ ਪੰਗ ਸਰਬੰਗ ਭਏ ਮਨ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਪੁਨਿ ਅਨਤ ਨਾ ਧਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੫॥
कोमलता सीतलता पंग सरबंग भए मन मधुकर पुनि अनत ना धाए है ॥३३५॥
Komalataa Seetalataa Pang Sarabang Bhaay , Man Madhoukar Pouni Anat Naa Dhaaay Hai ॥335॥
Experiencing the calmness and tenderness of the sweet smell of the holy feet of the True Guru, all limbs of the body become stable. The black bee like mind then does not wander anywhere else and remains attached with lotus-like feet. (335)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਾਂਸਨਾ ਕੋ ਬਾਸੁ ਦੂਤ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਬਿਨਾਸ ਕਾਲ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਗੁਰ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।
बांसना को बासु दूत संगति बिनास काल चरन कमल गुर एक टेक पाई है ।
Baansanaa Ko Baasu Doot Sangati Binaas Kaala , Charan Kamal Gur Ayk Tayk Paaee Hai ।
He who has taken the refuge of the lotus-like feet of the True Guru, is freed from attraction of all other smells and involvement in the five vices.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਭੈਜਲ ਭਇਆਨਕ ਲਹਰਿ ਨ ਬਿਆਪਿ ਸਕੈ ਨਿਜ ਘਰ ਸੰਪਟ ਕੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਿਟਾਈ ਹੈ ।
भैजल भइआनक लहरि न बिआपि सकै निज घर संपट कै दुबिधा मिटाई है ।
Bhaijal Bhaiaanak Lahari N Biaapi Sakai , Nij Ghar Sanpat Kai Doubidhaa Mitaaee Hai ।
The worldly waves of wants and desires cannot influence him anymore. Having engrossed himself in the Self, he has destroyed all type of duality.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਆਸਾ ਮਨਸਾ ਨ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।
आन गिआन धिआन सिमरन सिमरन कै प्रेम रस बसि आसा मनसा न पाई है ।
Aan Giaan Dhiaan Simaran Simaran Kai , Praym Ras Basi Aasaa Manasaa N Paaee Hai ।
The black bee like lover of the lotus-feet of the True Guru, forgets all other type of knowledge, contemplations and incantations of meditations. He has destroyed all his wants and desires by virtue of his love for the lotus feet of the True Guru.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨਾਸਤਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਉਨਮਨ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੬॥
दुतीआ नासति एक टेक निहचल मति सहज समाधि उनमन लिव लाई है ॥३३६॥
Douteeaa Naasati Ayk Tayk Nihachal Mati , Sahaj Samaadhi Ounaman Liv Laaee Hai ॥336॥
A Sikh of the Guru who is lover of the lotus feet (of the Guru) sheds his duality. He remains absorbed in the refuge of the lotus feet. In the higher spiritual state, he is absorbed in the stable contemplation of the Lord. (336)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਲੇਪਨ ਕੈ ਭਰਮ ਕਰਮ ਲੇਖ ਸਿਆਮਤਾ ਮਿਟਾਈ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल रज मसतकि लेपन कै भरम करम लेख सिआमता मिटाई है ।
Charan Kamal Raj Masataki Laypan Kai , Bharam Karam Laykh Siaamataa Mitaaee Hai ।
The application of the holy dust of the lotus-like feet of the true Guru obliterates the dross of all deeds performed in the previous births under the influence of doubts, suspicions and lack of faith.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਮਲੀਨ ਮਨਿ ਕਰਿ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਦੂਤ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਿਟਾਈ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल चरनाम्रित मलीन मनि करि निरमल दूत दुबिधा मिटाई है ।
Charan Kamal Charanaamrit Maleen Mani , Kari Niramal Doot Doubidhaa Mitaaee Hai ।
By quaffing the nectar-like elixir of the holy feet of the True Guru, the dross of the mind is dispensed and one becomes clean (of heart). He is also freed from the influence of the five evils and other dualities.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਟ ਸਹਜ ਘਰਿ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਠਹਰਾਈ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल सुख संपट सहज घरि निहचल मति एक टेक ठहराई है ।
Charan Kamal Soukh Sanpat Sahaj Ghari , Nihachal Mati Ayk Tayk Tthaharaaee Hai ।
Engrossed in the meditation of the holy name, one lives in abode of God. The consciousness becomes stable and in the refuge of the Lord.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਗੁਰ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਅਉ ਸਕਲ ਫਲਦਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੭॥
चरन कमल गुर महिमा अगाधि बोधि सरब निधान अउ सकल फलदाई है ॥३३७॥
Charan Kamal Gur Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodhi , Sarab Nidhaan Au Sakal Dhaladaaee Hai ॥337॥
The knowledge of the glory of True Guru's holy feet is limitless and vast. He is the store-house of all material goods and a perfect and complete donor. (337)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਜਨ ਕੈ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਮਹਾ ਮਲਮੂਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੀ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ਕੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल रज मजन कै दिबि देह महा मलमूत्र धारी निरंकारी कीने है ।
Charan Kamal Raj Majan Kai Dibi Dayha , Mahaa Malamootr Dhaaree Nirankaaree Keenay Hai ।
Bathing in the holy dust of the True Guru's feet, the body of an individual acquires golden hue. One who is evil of thoughts, becomes Guru-oriented and divine of temperaments.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਤੀਤ ਚੀਤ ਆਪਾ ਆਪ ਚੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल चरनाम्रित निधान पान त्रिगुन अतीत चीत आपा आप चीने है ।
Charan Kamal Charanaamrit Nidhaan Paana , Trigoun Ateet Cheet Aapaa Aap Cheenay Hai ।
By relishing the elixir of the True Guru's feet, the mind is freed from the triple traits of maya (mammon). He then recognises his self.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਨਿਜ ਆਸਨ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨ ਕੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਅਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल निज आसन सिंघासन कै त्रिभवन अउ त्रिकाल गंमिता प्रबीने है ।
Charan Kamal Nij Aasan Singhaasan Kai , Tribhavan Au Trikaal Ganmitaa Prabeenay Hai ।
By instilling the lotus-like holy feet of the True Guru in self, I.e. mind, one becomes aware of all the three times and the three worlds.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਸ ਗੰਧ ਰੂਪ ਸੀਤਲਤਾ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨਾਸਤਿ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੮॥
चरन कमल रस गंध रूप सीतलता दुतीआ नासति एक टेकलिव लीने है ॥३३८॥
Charan Kamal Ras Gandh Roop Seetalataa , Douteeaa Naasati Ayk Tayk Liv Leenay Hai ॥338॥
By relishing the coolness, sweetness, fragrance and beauty of the lotus-like feet of the True Guru, the duality disappears from the mind. One remains absorbed in the refuge and support of the holy feet (of the True Guru). (338)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਜਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਅਤਿ ਪੁਰਬ ਤੀਰਥ ਕੋਟਿ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल रज मजन प्रताप अति पुरब तीरथ कोटि चरन सरनि है ।
Charan Kamal Raj Majan Prataap Ati , Purab Teerad Koti Charan Sarani Hai ।
Bathing in the holy dust of the lotus feet of the True Guru has great significance. Millions of places of pilgrimage reside in the refuge of the True Guru. One is deemed to have visited all the holy places by the touch of the dust of His holy feet.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਜਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਅਤਿ ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵਕ ਹੁਇ ਪੂਜਤ ਚਰਨ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल रज मजन प्रताप अति देवी देव सेवक हुइ पूजत चरन है ।
Charan Kamal Raj Majan Prataap Ati , Dayvee Dayv Sayvak Hui Poojat Charan Hai ।
The glory and grandeur of the dust of True Guru's holy feet supreme. All gods and goddesses worship Him as His humble servants. (worship of all gods and goddesses lie in feet of the True Guru).
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਜਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਅਤਿ ਕਾਰਨ ਅਧੀਨ ਹੁਤੇ ਕੀਨ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਰਨ ਹੈ ।
चरन कमल रज मजन प्रताप अति कारन अधीन हुते कीन कारन करन है ।
Charan Kamal Raj Majan Prataap Ati , Kaaran Adheen Houtay Keen Kaaran Karan Hai ।
The significance of bathing in the dust of the holy feet of True Guru is so great· that he who is ever under the causes, himself becomes the creator of those causes, by becoming a devoted slave of the True Guru.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਜ ਮਜਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪ ਅਤਿ ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਭਏ ਤਾਰਨ ਤਰਨ ਹੈ ॥੩੩੯॥
चरन कमल रज मजन प्रताप अति पतित पुनीत भए तारन तरन है ॥३३९॥
Charan Kamal Raj Majan Prataap Ati , Patit Pouneet Bhaay Taaran Taran Hai ॥339॥
Importance of touching of True Guru's holy feet is so supreme that a human being badly soiled in sins of maya becomes pious in his refuge. He even becomes a ship for others to sail across the worldly ocean. (339)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਾਨਸਰ ਹੰਸ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਪਰਮਹੰਸ ਧਰਮਧੁਜਾ ਧਰਮਸਾਲਾ ਚਲ ਆਵਈ ।
मानसर हंस साधसंगति परमहंस धरमधुजा धरमसाला चल आवई ।
Maanasar Hans Saadhasangati Paramahansa , Dharamadhujaa Dharamasaalaa Chal Aavaee ।
Just as swans visit lake Mansarover, so do the righteous people with divine wisdom visit the holy congregation of Lord's loving servants/devotees.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਉਤ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਅਹਾਰ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨਾਸਤਿ ਇਤ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਹੀ ।
उत मुकताहल अहार दुतीआ नासति इत गुर सबद सुरति लिव लावही ।
Out Moukataahal Ahaar Douteeaa Naasati , It Gur Sabad Surati Liv Laavahee ।
There, at Mansarover, the swans relish pearls as their food and nothing else; so do these devotees engross their minds in the holy Naam of the Lord and remains attached with His divine words.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਉਤ ਖੀਰ ਨੀਰ ਨਿਰਵਾਰੋ ਕੈ ਬਖਾਨੀਅਤ ਇਤ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਮਝਾਵਹੀ ।
उत खीर नीर निरवारो कै बखानीअत इत गुरमति दुरमति समझावही ।
Out Kheer Neer Niravaaro Kai Bakhaaneeata , It Gurmati Duramati Samajhaavahee ।
The swans are believed to disintegrate milk in its constituents of water and milk; while here in the holy congregation, one learns about those who are Guru-oriented and self-oriented.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਉਤ ਬਗ ਹੰਸ ਬੰਸ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨ ਮੇਟਿ ਸਕੈ ਇਤ ਕਾਗ ਪਾਗਿ ਸਮ ਰੂਪ ਕੈ ਮਿਲਾਵਹੀ ॥੩੪੦॥
उत बग हंस बंस दुबिधा न मेटि सकै इत काग पागि सम रूप कै मिलावही ॥३४०॥
Out Bag Hans Bans Doubidhaa N Mayti Sakai , It Kaag Paagi Sam Roop Kai Milaavahee ॥340॥
The temperament of herons cannot be changed into those of swans but here in the holy congregation, those who are like filth-eating crows are transformed into holy and devoted persons through the hue of Naam blessed by the True Guru. (340)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਾਪੁ ਛਿਨ ਸਿਵ ਸਨਕਾਦਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਨ ਪਾਵਹੀ ।
गुरसिख संगति मिलाप को प्रतापु छिन सिव सनकादि ब्रहमादिक न पावही ।
Gursikh Sangati Milaap Ko Prataapu Chhina , Siv Sanakaadi Brahamaadik N Paavahee ।
Even gods like Shiv, Brahma, Sanak etc. are unable to acquire the importance of the congregation that one achieves by keeping the company of the obedient and devoted disciples of the True Guru even for a second.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਬੇਦ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰ ਅਉ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਰਾਗ ਰਾਗਨੀ ਹੂ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਕਰਿ ਗਾਵਹੀ ।
सिंम्रिति पुरान बेद सासत्र अउ नाद बाद राग रागनी हू नेत नेत करि गावही ।
Sinmriti Puraan Bayd Saasatr Au Naad Baada , Raag Raaganee Hoo Nayt Nayt Kari Gaavahee ।
A very short while spent in the holy congregation is sung as infinite, infinite by various religious scriptures like Simritis, Purans, Vedas beside the musical instruments, and various modes of singing.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਅਉ ਸਕਲ ਫਲ ਸ੍ਵਰਗ ਸਮੂਹ ਸੁਖ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਰ ਧਿਆਵਹੀ ।
देवी देव सरब निधान अउ सकल फल स्वरग समूह सुख धिआन धर धिआवही ।
Dayvee Dayv Sarab Nidhaan Au Sakal Dhala , Svarag Samooh Soukh Dhiaan Dhar Dhiaavahee ।
All goddesses, gods, treasures, fruits and comforts of heaven sing and remember the peace that they enjoyed even with a fractional association with congregation of the saints.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਜਾਨਿ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਹੀ ॥੩੪੧॥
पूरन ब्रहम सतिगुर सावधान जानि गुरसिख सबद सुरति लिव लावही ॥३४१॥
Pooran Braham Satigur Saavadhaan Jaani , Gursikh Sabad Surati Liv Laavahee ॥341॥
The obedient disciples attach their mind and engross themselves in the words of the True Guru with singular mind considering the True Guru to be complete and perfect form of Lord. (341)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਰਚਨਾ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਚਿਤ੍ਰਪਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਸੋ ਨ ਕੋਊ ਕੀਨੇ ਏਕ ਹੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਹੈ ।
रचना चरित्र चित्र बिसम बचित्रपन काहू सो न कोऊ कीने एक ही अनेक है ।
Rachanaa Charitr Chitr Bisam Bachitrapana , Kaahoo So N Kooo Keenay Ayk Hee Anayk Hai ।
Miracle of His creation is wondrous and astonishing. No human being has been created like another. Yet His light prevails in all.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਿਪਟ ਕਪਟ ਘਟ ਘਟ ਨਟ ਵਟ ਨਟ ਗੁਪਤ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਅਟਪਟ ਜਾਵਦੇਕ ਹੈ ।
निपट कपट घट घट नट वट नट गुपत प्रगट अटपट जावदेक है ।
Nipat Kapat Ghat Ghat Nat Vat Nata , Goupat Pragat Atapat Jaavadayk Hai ।
This world is an illusion. But every creation that is part of this entangled illusion, He, Himself is causing these wondrous acts both conspicuously and latently like a juggler.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਸੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੋ ਦਰਸੁ ਬਚਨ ਸੋ ਬਚਨ ਨ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਮੇਕ ਹੈ ।
द्रिसटि सी द्रिसटि न दरसन सो दरसु बचन सो बचन न सुरति समेक है ।
Drisati See Drisati N Darasan So Darasu , Bachan So Bachan N Surati Samayk Hai ।
In this creation, no one looks alike, talks alike, thinks alike or sees alike. No one's wisdom is the same.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਰੂਪ ਰੇਖ ਲੇਖ ਭੇਖ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਨਾਨਾ ਬਿਧਿ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਹੈ ॥੩੪੨॥
रूप रेख लेख भेख नाद बाद नाना बिधि अगम अगाधि बोध ब्रहम बिबेक है॥३४२॥
Roop Raykh Laykh Bhaykh Naad Baad Naanaa Bidhi , Agam Agaadhi Bodh Braham Bibayk Hai ॥342॥
Living beings are of myriad forms, fortune, posture, sound and rhythm. All this is beyond comprehension and knowledge. In fact it is beyond human capability to understand the strange and wondrous creation of the Lord. (342)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਤਿਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਤਿਨਾਮੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ।
सतिरूप सतिगुर पूरन ब्रहम धिआन सतिनामु सतिगुर ते पारब्रहम है ।
Satiroop Satigur Pooran Braham Dhiaana , Satinaamu Satigur Tay Paarabraham Hai ।
True of form, the True Guru is the embodiment of the perfect Lord. Focusing on True Guru is truly focusing on the Lord. True Guru helps us realise the Lord of Eternal Name.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਅਨਾਹਦ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਸਤਿ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਅਗੰਮ ਹੈ ।
सतिगुर सबद अनाहद ब्रहम गिआन गुरमुखि पंथ सति गंमिता अगंम है ।
Satigur Sabad Anaahad Braham Giaana , Gurmukhi Pand Sati Ganmitaa Aganm Hai ।
The Guru-blessed unstruck word is eternal of form and this is the means of divine knowledge and His realisation. The Guru-wise path defined by the True Guru is eternal of form, but this path is beyond reach.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧਸੰਗ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਸਤਿ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਸਮੈ ਹੁਇ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਸਮ ਹੈ ।
गुरसिख साधसंग ब्रहम सथान सति कीरतन समै हुइ सावधान सम है ।
Gursikh Saadhasang Braham Sadaan Sati , Keeratan Samai Hui Saavadhaan Sam Hai ।
The assembly of Guru's obedient and saintly disciples is the abode of the eternal Lord. Singing His praises through Gurbani with singular mind, a devoted disciple becomes one with God, the Lord.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਉ ਚਾਉ ਸਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਉ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮ ਹੈ ॥੩੪੩॥
गुरमुखि भावनी भगति भाउ चाउ सति सहज सुभाउ गुरमुखि नमो नम है ॥३४३॥
Gurmukhi Bhaavanee Bhagati Bhaau Chaau Sati , Sahaj Soubhaau Gurmukhi Namo Nam Hai ॥343॥
The heart of a Guru-conscious disciple of the Guru is ever filled with loving devotion and enthusiasm of His worship. Salute such a cool-natured Guru-conscious disciple again and again. (343)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਨਿਰਾਧਾਰ ਨਿਰਾਹਾਰ ਨਿਰਬਿਕਾਰ ਅਜੋਨੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਪਰੰਪਰ ਅਭੇਵ ਹੈ ।
निरंकार निराधार निराहार निरबिकार अजोनी अकाल अपरंपर अभेव है ।
Nirankaar Niraadhaar Niraahaar Nirabikaara , Ajonee Akaal Aparanpar Abhayv Hai ।
The eternal form of the Lord whose embodiment is True Guru, is formless, who is bereft of all support, who has no desire of any food, who is free of all vices, free of entering wombs to take birth, who is imperishable, limitless and who cannot be fathomed
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨਿਰਮੋਹ ਨਿਰਬੈਰ ਨਿਰਲੇਪ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਨਿਰਭੈ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਅਤਹ ਪਰ ਅਤੇਵ ਹੈ ।
निरमोह निरबैर निरलेप निरदोख निरभै निरंजन अतह पर अतेव है ।
Niramoh Nirabair Niralayp Niradokha , Nirabhai Niranjan Atah Par Atayv Hai ।
He is sans attachment, animosity, free of all allurements and stigmas, fearless, uninfluenced by maya and is beyond the beyond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਅਗਮ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਅਚੁਤ ਅਲਖ ਅਤਿ ਅਛਲ ਅਛੇਵ ਹੈ ।
अबिगति अगम अगोचर अगाधि बोधि अचुत अलख अति अछल अछेव है ।
Abigati Agam Agochar Agaadhi Bodhi , Achout Alakh Ati Achhal Achhayv Hai ।
Whose extent cannot be known, is imperceptible, beyond the senses, whose expanse is unknowable, who is ever stable, beyond perceptions, is beyond deception nor can be hurt by anyone.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਿਸਮੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਸਚਰਜੈ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਹੈ ॥੩੪੪॥
बिसमै बिसम असचरजै असचरज मै अदभुत परमदभुत गुरदेव है ॥३४४॥
Bisamai Bisam Asacharajai Asacharaj Mai , Adabhout Paramadabhout Gurdayv Hai ॥344॥
Knowing Him is most baffling, amazing and astonishing that can make anyone blissfully ecstatic. The effulgent of form the True Guru is the form of such an eternal and radiant God Lord. (344)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਾਰਤਕ ਮਾਸ ਰੁਤਿ ਸਰਦ ਪੂਰਨਮਾਸੀ ਆਠ ਜਾਮ ਸਾਠਿ ਘਰੀ ਆਜੁ ਤੇਰੀ ਬਾਰੀ ਹੈ ।
कारतक मास रुति सरद पूरनमासी आठ जाम साठि घरी आजु तेरी बारी है ।
Kaaratak Maas Routi Sarad Pooranamaasee , Aatth Jaam Saatthi Gharee Aaju Tayree Baaree Hai ।
It is the month of Karlik, and winter season with full moon night. In these eight watches, here is your chance to meet your beloved at any time. (Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on this day).
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅਉਸਰ ਅਭੀਚ ਬਹੁਨਾਇਕ ਕੀ ਨਾਇਕਾ ਹੁਇ ਰੂਪ ਗੁਨ ਜੋਬਨ ਸਿੰਗਾਰ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਹੈ ।
अउसर अभीच बहुनाइक की नाइका हुइ रूप गुन जोबन सिंगार अधिकारी है ।
Aousar Abheech Bahounaaik Kee Naaikaa Hui , Roop Goun Joban Singaar Adhikaaree Hai ।
Therefore, you too be the rightful person to meet the beloved Lord of myriad other female-like seekers, with your loving devotion, love, worship like beauty and adornment of youthful virtues on this auspicious moment of star configuration.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਾਤਿਰ ਚਤੁਰ ਪਾਠ ਸੇਵਕ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਸਾਠਿ ਸੰਪਦਾ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜ ਸਚਾਰੀ ਹੈ ।
चातिर चतुर पाठ सेवक सहेली साठि संपदा समग्री सुख सहज सचारी है ।
Chaatir Chatur Paatth Sayvak Sahaylee Saatthi , Sanpadaa Samagree Soukh Sahaj Sachaaree Hai ।
You are alert and adept in Naam Simran, the sixty main veins of your body are your friends and in your obedience, and you are the possessor of equipoise, beauteous treasure and other items of great value.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੁੰਦਰ ਮੰਦਰ ਸੁਭ ਲਗਨ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਨਮ ਧੰਨਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਹੈ ॥੩੪੫॥
सुंदर मंदर सुभ लगन संजोग भोग जीवन जनम धंनि प्रीतम पिआरी है ॥३४५॥
Soundar Mandar Soubh Lagan Sanjog Bhoga , Jeevan Janam Dhanni Preetam Piaaree Hai ॥345॥
In this auspicious occasion, acquiring the union of the temple-like body with the beloved Lord on the nuptial bed of the heart will make your human birth and life a blessed one. And thus you become the beloved of your dear and loving husband (God). (345)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਿਨਕਰ ਕਿਰਨਿ ਸੁਹਾਤ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ਅੰਗ ਰਚਤ ਸਿੰਗਾਰ ਅਭਰਨ ਸਖੀ ਆਇ ਕੈ ।
दिनकर किरनि सुहात सुखदाई अंग रचत सिंगार अभरन सखी आइ कै ।
Dinakar Kirani Suhaat Soukhadaaee Anga , Rachat Singaar Abharan Sakhee Aai Kai ।
(Before the girl is married off, the bride is adorned with ornaments and jewellery) and the rays of Sun falling on her, make her look more good. Her friends come to embellish her more.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮ ਉਬਟਨਾ ਕੈ ਸੀਸ ਮੈ ਮਲਉਨੀ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਜਨ ਉਸਨ ਜਲ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਭਾਏ ਕੈ ।
प्रिथम उबटना कै सीस मै मलउनी मेलि मजन उसन जल निरमल भाए कै ।
Pridam Oubatanaa Kai Sees Mai Malaounee Mayli , Majan Ousan Jal Niramal Bhaaay Kai ।
Paste of herbs, oil and salts is rubbed on her body, the hair are massaged with scents and oil and then shampooed with lukewarm water. Her body then starts radiating like gold.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੁਸਮ ਅਵੇਸ ਕੇਸ ਬਾਸਤ ਫੁਲੇਲ ਮੇਲ ਅੰਗ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਲੇਪ ਹੋਤ ਉਪਜਾਇ ਕੈ ।
कुसम अवेस केस बासत फुलेल मेल अंग अरगजा लेप होत उपजाइ कै ।
Kousam Avays Kays Baasat Dhulayl Mayla , Ang Aragajaa Layp Hot Oupajaai Kai ।
Adoring the hair with flowers, applying the mixture of fragranced and scented mixture on the body, the feeling of romance and love is incited.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚੀਰ ਚਾਰ ਦਰਪਨ ਮਧਿ ਆਪਾ ਆਪੁ ਚੀਨਿ ਬੈਠੀ ਪਰਜੰਕ ਪਰਿ ਧਾਵਰੀ ਨ ਧਾਇ ਕੈ ॥੩੪੬॥
चीर चार दरपन मधि आपा आपु चीनि बैठी परजंक परि धावरी न धाइ कै ॥३४६॥
Cheer Chaar Darapan Madhi Aapaa Aapu Cheeni , Baitthee Parajank Pari Dhaavaree N Dhaai Kai ॥346॥
Wearing beautiful dresses, seeing her beautiful form in the mirror, she occupies the bed of her dear husband. Then her wandering mind does not wander any more and becomes stable and restful. (346)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਕਹੀ ਦੈ ਮਾਗ ਉਰਝਾਏ ਸੁਰਝਾਏ ਕੇਸ ਕੁੰਕਮ ਚੰਦਨ ਕੋ ਤਿਲਕ ਦੇ ਲਲਾਰ ਮੈ ।
ककही दै मागउरझाए सुरझाए केस कुंकम चंदन को तिलक दे ललार मै ।
Kakahee Dai Maag Urajhaaay Surajhaaay Kaysa , Kounkam Chandan Ko Tilak Day Lalaar Mai ।
She should comb her entangled hair and create a neat parting in her hair, apply a dot of saffron and sandalwood on her forehead.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਅੰਜਨ ਖੰਜਨ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਬੇਸਰਿ ਕਰਨ ਫੂਲ ਬਾਰੀ ਸੀਸ ਫੂਲ ਦੈ ਤਮੋਲ ਰਸ ਮੁਖ ਦੁਆਰ ਮੈ ।
अंजन खंजन द्रिग बेसरि करन फूल बारी सीस फूल दै तमोल रस मुख दुआर मै ।
Anjan Khanjan Drig Baysari Karan Dhoola , Baaree Sees Dhool Dai Tamol Ras Moukh Duaar Mai ।
Put collyrium in her frolicsome eyes, a ring in the nose, earrings, wear dome-shaped ornament on the head and wait at the main entrance chewing betel leaf.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੰਠਸਰੀ ਕਪੋਤਿ ਮਰਕਤ ਅਉ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਫੂਲ ਸੋਭਾ ਉਰ ਹਾਰ ਮੈ ।
कंठसरी कपोति मरकत अउ मुकताहल बरन बरन फूल सोभा उर हार मै ।
Kantthasaree Kapoti Marakat Au Moukataahala , Baran Baran Dhool Sobhaa Ur Haar Mai ।
Wear diamond and pearl-studded necklace and adorn her heart with colourful flowers of virtuous qualities,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਚਰਚਰੀ ਕੰਕਨ ਮੁੰਦਿਕਾ ਮਹਦੀ ਬਨੀ ਅੰਗੀਆ ਅਨੂਪ ਛੁਦ੍ਰਪੀਠਿ ਕਟ ਧਾਰ ਮੈ ॥੩੪੭॥
चचरचरी कंकन मुंदिका महदी बनी अंगीआ अनूप छुद्रपीठि कट धार मै ॥३४७॥
Chacharacharee Kankan Moundikaa Mahadee Banee , Angeeaa Anoop Chhudrapeetthi Kat Dhaar Mai ॥347॥
Wear colourful rings in her fingers, bracelets, bangles on her wrists, apply henna on her hands, wear a beautiful bodice and a black thread with trinkets around her waist. Note: All the above adornments are related to the virtues and Naam Simran of the Sikh philosophy as preached by Gurus. (347)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੋਭਿਤ ਸਰਦ ਨਿਸਿ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਥਮ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਕਹੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸੁ ਚਾਖੀਐ ।
सोभित सरद निसि जगमग जोति ससि प्रथम सहेली कहै प्रेम रसु चाखीऐ ।
Sobhit Sarad Nisi Jagamag Joti Sasi , Pradam Sahaylee Kahai Praym Rasu Chaakheeai ।
Note: Abandon bashfulness and enjoy the love of the beloved husband at the time of meeting Him. It is a wintry night and the Moon is spreading its light all around. A friend of the holy congregation urges to obtain Guru's sermons in order to enjoy the elixir of Lord husband's love.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪੂਰਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੈ ਤੇਰੈ ਆਇ ਹੈ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਨਿਧਾਨ ਮਿਲੀਐ ਨਿਰੰਤਰ ਕੈ ਹੁਇ ਅੰਤਰੁ ਨ ਰਾਖੀਐ ।
पूरन क्रिपा कै तेरै आइ है क्रिपानिधान मिलीऐ निरंतर कै हुइ अंतरु न राखीऐ ।
Pooran Kripaa Kai Tayrai Aai Hai Kripaanidhaana , Mileeai Nirantar Kai Hui Antaru N Raakheeai ।
And when the clement Lord in His complete blessings comes and rests on your bed-like heart, then meet Him without any reservations and inhibitions.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਮਨ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਸੁਖ ਸੰਪਟ ਭਿਲਾਖੀਐ ।
चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ मन मधुकर सुख संपट भिलाखीऐ ।
Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Man Madhoukar Soukh Sanpat Bhilaakheeai ।
May the frolicsome mind remain longing for the fragrant dust of the lotus feet of the Lord.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੋਈ ਲਜਾਇ ਪਾਈਐ ਨ ਪੁਨਿ ਪਦਮ ਦੈ ਪਲਕ ਅਮੋਲ ਪ੍ਰਿਅ ਸੰਗ ਮੁਖ ਸਾਖੀਐ ॥੩੪੮॥
जोई लजाइ पाईऐ न पुनि पदम दै पलक अमोल प्रिअ संग मुख साखीऐ ॥३४८॥
Joee Lajaai Paaeeai N Pouni Padam Dai , Palak Amol Pria Sang Moukh Saakheeai ॥348॥
Guru-conscious persons testify that any seeker bride who remains shy and bashful at the time of meeting with husband Lord, loses that rare opportunity. She is then unable to obtain the invaluable moment even after spending countless money. (348)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੰਚਨ ਅਸੁਧ ਜੈਸੇ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਕੁਠਾਰੀ ਬਿਖੈ ਸੁਧ ਭਏ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਨ ਪਾਵਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।
कंचन असुध जैसे भ्रमत कुठारी बिखै सुध भए भ्रमत न पावक प्रगास है ।
Kanchan Asudh Jaisay Bhramat Koutthaaree Bikhai , Sudh Bhaay Bhramat N Paavak Pragaas Hai ।
As impure gold when heated in a crucible, keep on moving here and there but when purified becomes stable and glitters like fire.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰ ਕੰਕਨ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਧੁਨਿ ਏਕੈ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਪੁਨਿ ਧੁਨਿ ਕੋ ਬਿਨਾਸ ਹੈ ।
जैसे कर कंकन अनेक मै प्रगट धुनि एकै एक टेक पुनि धुनि को बिनास है ।
Jaisay Kar Kankan Anayk Mai Pragat Dhouni , Aykai Ayk Tayk Pouni Dhouni Ko Binaas Hai ।
If many bangles are worn in one arm, they keep making noise by striking with each other but when melted and made into one become quiet and noiseless.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਖੁਧਿਆ ਕੈ ਬਾਲਕ ਬਿਲਲਾਤ ਅਕੁਲਾਤ ਅਤ ਅਸਥਨ ਪਾਨ ਕਰਿ ਸਹਜਿ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।
खुधिआ कै बालक बिललात अकुलात अत असथन पान करि सहजि निवास है ।
Khudhiaa Kai Baalak Bilalaat Akulaat Ata , Asadan Paan Kari Sahaji Nivaas Hai ।
Just as a child cries when hungry but becomes quiet and peaceful after suckling milk from his mother's breasts.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਭ੍ਰਮਤ ਚਤੁਰ ਕੁੰਟ ਧਾਵੈ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਿ ਪਦ ਬਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੩੪੯॥
तैसे माइआ भ्रमत भ्रमत चतुर कुंट धावै गुर उपदेस निहचल ग्रिहि पद बास है ॥३४९॥
Taisay Maaiaa Bhramat Bhramat Chatur Kount Dhaavai , Gur Oupadays Nihachal Grihi Pad Baas Hai ॥349॥
Similarly a human mind engulfed in worldly attachments and love keeps on wandering all over. But by the sermons of the True Guru, he becomes stable and calm. (349)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਦੀਪ ਦਿਪਤ ਭਵਨ ਉਜੀਆਰੋ ਹੋਤ ਸਗਲ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਦਿਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे दीप दिपत भवन उजीआरो होत सगल समग्री ग्रिहि प्रगट दिखात है ।
Jaisay Deep Dipat Bhavan Ujeeaaro Hota , Sagal Samagree Grihi Pragat Dikhaat Hai ।
Just as a house is lit up when a lamp is lighted in it, it makes everything visible clearly;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤ ਜੋਤਿ ਹੋਤ ਕਾਰਜ ਬਾਛਤ ਸਿਧਿ ਆਨਦ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜਿ ਬਿਹਾਤ ਹੈ ।
ओति पोत जोति होत कारज बाछत सिधि आनद बिनोद सुख सहजि बिहात है ।
Aoti Pot Joti Hot Kaaraj Baachhat Sidhi , Aanad Binod Soukh Sahaji Bihaat Hai ।
With light spreading all around, all the tasks can be accomplished with ease and the time passes in peace and happiness;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਲਾਲਚ ਲੁਭਾਇ ਰਸੁ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਨਾਨਾ ਪਤੰਗ ਬੁਝਤ ਹੀ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਭਏ ਅਕੁਲਾਤ ਹੈ ।
लालच लुभाइ रसु लुभित नाना पतंग बुझत ही अंधकार भए अकुलात है ।
Laalach Loubhaai Rasu Loubhit Naanaa Patanga , Bujhat Hee Andhakaar Bhaay Akulaat Hai ।
Just as many moths are enamoured by the light of the lamp but are distressed when the light goes off and darkness descends;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਬਿਦਿਮਾਨਿ ਜਾਨੀਐ ਨ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਮਹਾਂਤ ਅੰਤਿਰੀਛ ਭਏ ਪਾਛੈ ਲੋਗ ਪਛੁਤਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੫੦॥
तैसे बिदिमानि जानीऐ न महिमा महांत अंतिरीछ भए पाछैलोग पछुतात है ॥३५०॥
Taisay Bidimaani Jaaneeai N Mahimaa Mahaanta , Antireechh Bhaay Paachhai Log Pachhoutaat Hai ॥350॥
Just as those alive do not value a lamp until it turns off, similarly people repent and feel sad for not taking advantage of the presence of the True Guru after they have gone. They do not bother to know the greatness of the True Guru. (350)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਦੀਪ ਦਿਪਤ ਮਹਾਤਮੈ ਨ ਜਾਨੈ ਕੋਊ ਬੁਝਤ ਹੀ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਭਟਕਤ ਰਾਤਿ ਹੈ ।
जैसे दीप दिपत महातमै न जानै कोऊ बुझत ही अंधकार भटकत राति है ।
Jaisay Deep Dipat Mahaatamai N Jaanai Kooo , Bujhat Hee Andhakaar Bhatakat Raati Hai ।
Just as the significance of a lit lamp is not appreciated by anyone, but when it is extinguished, one has to wander in the darkness.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਆਂਗਨਿ ਅਛਿਤ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਨ ਜਾਨੈ ਕਾਟਤ ਹੀ ਛਾਂਹਿ ਬੈਠਬੇ ਕਉ ਬਿਲਲਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे द्रुम आंगनि अछित महिमा न जानै काटत ही छांहि बैठबे कउ बिललात है ।
Jaisay Droum Aangani Achhit Mahimaa N Jaanai , Kaatat Hee Chhaanhi Baitthabay Kau Bilalaat Hai ।
Just as a tree in the courtyard is not appreciated, but when felled or uprooted one longs for its shade.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿ ਬਿਖੈ ਚੈਨ ਹੁਇ ਚਤੁਰਕੁੰਟ ਛਤ੍ਰ ਢਾਲਾ ਚਾਲ ਭਏ ਜੰਤ੍ਰ ਕੰਤ੍ਰ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे राजनीति बिखै चैन हुइ चतुरकुंट छत्र ढाला चाल भए जंत्र कंत्र जात है ।
Jaisay Raajaneeti Bikhai Chain Hui Chaturakounta , Chhatr Ddhaalaa Chaal Bhaay Jantr Kantr Jaat Hai ।
Just as enforcement of law and order of the kingdom ensures peace and prosperity everywhere, but chaos prevails when enforcement is compromised.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਮ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਜਗ ਅੰਤਰੀਛ ਭਏ ਪਾਛੇ ਲੋਗ ਪਛੁਤਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੫੧॥
तैसे गुरसिख साध संगम जुगति जग अंतरीछ भए पाछे लोग पछुतात है ॥३५१॥
Taisay Gursikh Saadh Sangam Jougati Jaga , Antareechh Bhaay Paachhay Log Pachhoutaat Hai ॥351॥
So is the unique opportunity for the Sikhs of the Guru to meet with the saintly True Guru. Once missed, everyone repents. (351)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਉ ਜਾਨੈ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਦ੍ਰਿਗਨ ਕੈ ਦੇਖੀਅਤ ਲੋਚਨ ਅਛਤ ਅੰਧ ਕਾਹੇ ਤੇ ਨ ਪੇਖਹੀ ।
जउ जानै अनूप रूप द्रिगन कै देखीअत लोचन अछत अंध काहे ते न पेखही ।
Jau Jaanai Anoop Roop Drigan Kai Daykheeata , Lochan Achhat Andh Kaahay Tay N Paykhahee ।
If we believe that we see the beauty of the nature because of our eyes, then why can't a blind person who has no eyes, enjoy the same spectacle?
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਉ ਜਾਨੈ ਸਬਦੁ ਰਸ ਰਸਨਾ ਬਖਾਨੀਅਤ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਅਛਤ ਕਤ ਗੁੰਗ ਨ ਸਰੇਖ ਹੀ ।
जउ जानै सबदु रस रसना बखानीअत जिहबा अछत कत गुंग न सरेख ही ।
Jau Jaanai Sabadu Ras Rasanaa Bakhaaneeata , Jihabaa Achhat Kat Goung N Saraykh Hee ।
If we believe that we speak sweet words because of our tongue, then why can't a dumb person with his tongue intact speak these words?
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਉਪੈ ਜਾਨੇ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਸੁਨੀਅਤ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਕੈ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਸਹਤ ਕਿਉ ਬਹਰੋ ਬਿਸੇਖ ਹੀ ।
जउपै जाने राग नाद सुनीअत स्रवन कै स्रवन सहत किउ बहरो बिसेख ही ।
Jaoupai Jaanay Raag Naad Souneeat Sravan Kai , Sravan Sahat Kiu Baharo Bisaykh Hee ।
If we accept that we hear sweet music because of ears, then why can't a deaf person hear it with his ears intact?
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਨੈਨ ਜਿਹਬਾ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਕੋ ਨ ਕਛੂਐ ਬਸਾਇ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸੋ ਅਲਖ ਅਲੇਖ ਹੀ ॥੩੫੨॥
नैन जिहबा स्रवन को न कछूऐ बसाइ सबद सुरति सो अलख अलेख ही ॥३५२॥
Nain Jihabaa Sravan Ko N Kachhooai Basaai , Sabad Surati So Alakh Alaykh Hee ॥352॥
Eyes, tongue and ears have no power of their own; only with words, can they enable us to enjoy what we see, speak or hear. Similarly, engaging with the words of the Guru and meditating on Naam, is it possible to realize and enjoy the Gurus love.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਨਨੀ ਜਤਨ ਕਰਿ ਜੁਗਵੈ ਜਠਰ ਰਾਖੈ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਸੁਤ ਜਨਮਤ ਹੈ ।
जननी जतन करि जुगवै जठर राखै ता ते पिंड पूरन हुइ सुत जनमत है ।
Jananee Jatan Kari Jougavai Jatthar Raakhai , Taa Tay Pind Pooran Hui Sout Janamat Hai ।
Just as a pregnant woman takes all possible care of herself during her pregnancy and on completion of the period gives birth to a baby boy;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਹੁਰਿਓ ਅਖਾਦਿ ਖਾਦਿ ਸੰਜਮ ਸਹਿਤ ਰਹੈ ਤਾਹੀ ਤੇ ਪੈ ਪੀਅਤ ਅਰੋਗਪਨ ਪਤ ਹੈ ।
बहुरिओ अखादि खादि संजम सहित रहै ताही ते पै पीअत अरोगपन पत है ।
Bahuriao Akhaadi Khaadi Sanjam Sahit Rahai , Taahee Tay Pai Peeat Arogapan Pat Hai ।
Then she observes and controls her eating habits meticulously and rigidly that helps the young child to grow healthy by consuming his mother's milk.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਲਮੂਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰ ਕੋ ਬਿਚਾਰ ਨ ਬਿਚਾਰੈ ਚਿਤ ਕਰੈ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ਬਾਲੁ ਤਊ ਤਨ ਗਤ ਹੈ ।
मलमूत्र धार को बिचार न बिचारै चित करै प्रतिपाल बालु तऊ तन गत है ।
Malamootr Dhaar Ko Bichaar N Bichaarai Chita , Karai Pratipaal Baalu Taoo Tan Gat Hai ।
The mother cares not about all the filth of the child and brings him up to give him a healthy body.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਅਰਭਕੁ ਰੂਪ ਸਿਖ ਹੈ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਮਧਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਦਇਆਲ ਕੀ ਦਇਆ ਕੈ ਸਨ ਗਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੫੩॥
तैसे अरभकु रूप सिख है संसार मधि स्री गुर दइआल की दइआ कै सन गत है ॥३५३॥
Taisay Arabhaku Roop Sikh Hai Sansaar Madhi , Sree Gur Daiaal Kee Daiaa Kai San Gat Hai ॥353॥
So is a disciple (Sikh), like a child in this world who like the mother is blessed by the Guru with Naam Simran that ultimately emancipates him. (353)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਜਨਨੀ ਖਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਕਉ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਕਰੈ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਸੁਤ ਰਹੈ ਨਿਰਬਿਘਨ ਅਰੋਗ ਜੀ ।
जैसे तउ जननी खान पान कउ संजमु करै ता ते सुत रहै निरबिघन अरोग जी ।
Jaisay Tau Jananee Khaan Paan Kau Sanjamu Karai , Taa Tay Sout Rahai Nirabighan Arog Jee ।
Just as a would-be mother takes care of what she eats so that the child in her womb remains healthy.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿ ਰੀਤ ਚਕ੍ਰਵੈ ਚੇਤੰਨ ਰੂਪ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਨਿਹਚਿੰਤ ਨਿਰਭੈ ਬਸਤ ਲੋਗ ਜੀ ।
जैसे राजनीति रीत चक्रवै चेतंन रूप ता ते निहचिंत निरभै बसत लोग जी ।
Jaisay Raajaneeti Reet Chakravai Chaytann Roopa , Taa Tay Nihachint Nirabhai Basat Log Jee ।
Just as a good ruler remains alert in the enforcement of law and order so as to keep his subjects safe, fearless of any harm and happy.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰੀਆ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਬੋਹਥ ਮੈ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਹੁਚਤ ਪਥਿਕ ਅਸੋਗ ਜੀ ।
जैसे करीआ समुंद्र बोहथ मै सावधान ता ते पारि पहुचत पथिक असोग जी।
Jaisay Kareeaa Samoundr Bohad Mai Saavadhaana , Taa Tay Paari Pahouchat Padik Asog Jee ।
Just as a sailor is ever alert while sailing his boat in the ocean so that he takes all his passengers safely to other shore.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਸਿਖ ਨਿਜਪਦ ਜੋਗ ਜੀ ॥੩੫੪॥
तैसे गुर पूरन ब्रहम गिआन धिआन लिव तां ते निरदोख सिख निजपद जोग जी ॥३५४॥
Taisay Gur Pooran Braham Giaan Dhiaan Liva , Taan Tay Niradokh Sikh Nijapad Jog Jee ॥354॥
Similarly, the God-like True Guru is ever alert to bless his loving and devoted servant with knowledge and ability to focus his mind in Lord's name. And thus a Sikh of the Guru keeps himself free of all vices and becomes eligible for higher spiritual state. (354)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਨਨੀ ਸੁਤਹਿ ਜਉ ਧਿਕਾਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਕਰੈ ਪਿਆਰ ਝਿਰਕਾਰੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਸਕਤ ਨ ਆਨ ਕੋ ।
जननी सुतहि जउ धिकार मारि पिआरु करै पिआर झिरकारु देखि सकत न आन को ।
Jananee Soutahi Jau Dhikaar Maari Piaaru Karai , Piaar Jhirakaaru Daykhi Sakat N Aan Ko ।
The mother scolds and spanks the child but cannot tolerate anyone else scolding, spanking and loving him.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਨਨੀ ਕੋ ਪਿਆਰੁ ਅਉ ਧਿਕਾਰ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੇਤ ਆਨ ਕੋ ਧਿਕਾਰ ਪਿਆਰ ਹੈ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਕੋ ।
जननी को पिआरु अउ धिकार उपकार हेत आन को धिकार पिआर है बिकार प्रान को ।
Jananee Ko Piaaru Au Dhikaar Oupakaar Hayta , Aan Ko Dhikaar Piaar Hai Bikaar Praan Ko ।
Mothers scolding and spanking of the child is for his benefit but when someone else does it, it is indeed painful.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਅਗਨਿ ਮੈ ਪਰੈ ਬੂਡ ਮਰੈ ਜਰੈ ਤੈਸੇ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕ੍ਰੋਪ ਆਨਿ ਬਨਿਤਾ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਕੋ ।
जैसे जल अगनि मै परै बूड मरै जरै तैसे क्रिपा क्रोप आनि बनिता अगिआन को ।
Jaisay Jal Agani Mai Parai Bood Marai Jarai , Taisay Kripaa Krop Aani Banitaa Agiaan Ko ।
(Although water is cold and fire is hot) falling in water drowns while jumping into fire burns a person to death. Similarly it is foolish to believe on the kindness or anger of another woman. (It is utter foolishness to lay faith on any other god/goddess or so-called saint; leaving the True Guru).
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨ ਕਉ ਜੁਗਵਤ ਜਤਨ ਕੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨ ਬਿਆਪੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਕੋ ॥੩੫੫॥
तैसे गुरसिखन कउ जुगवत जतन कै दुबिधा न बिआपै प्रेम परम निधान को ॥३५५॥
Taisay Gursikhan Kau Jougavat Jatan Kai , Doubidhaa N Biaapai Praym Param Nidhaan Ko ॥355॥
Just like mother, the True Guru makes every effort and attaches the Sikhs in the love of the Supreme Lord, the source of everything. And thus they are never infatuated or attracted by the love or anger of any god/goddess or spurious saint. (355)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਕਰ ਗਹਤ ਸਰਪ ਸੁਤ ਪੇਖਿ ਮਾਤਾ ਕਹੈ ਨ ਪੁਕਾਰ ਫੁਸਲਾਇ ਉਰ ਮੰਡ ਹੈ ।
जैसे कर गहत सरप सुत पेखि माता कहै न पुकार फुसलाइ उर मंड है ।
Jaisay Kar Gahat Sarap Sout Paykhi Maataa , Kahai N Poukaar Dhousalaai Ur Mand Hai ।
Just as seeing a snake in the hands of her son, the mother does not shout but very calmly endears him to herself.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬੇਦ ਰੋਗੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਕਹੈ ਨ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਸੰਜਮ ਕੈ ਅਉਖਦ ਖਵਾਇ ਰੋਗ ਡੰਡ ਹੈ ।
जैसे बेद रोगी प्रति कहै न बिथार ब्रिथा संजम कै अउखद खवाइ रोग डंड है ।
Jaisay Bayd Rogee Prati Kahai N Bidaar Bridaa , Sanjam Kai Aoukhad Khavaai Rog Dand Hai ।
Just as a physician does not disclose the details of ailment to the patient but serves him medicine within strict preventions and makes him well.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਭੂਲਿ ਚੂਕਿ ਚਟੀਆ ਕੀ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰੈ ਪਾਧਾ ਕਹਿ ਕਹਿ ਸੀਖਿਆ ਮੂਰਖਤ ਮਤਿ ਖੰਡ ਹੈ ।
जैसे भूलि चूकि चटीआ की न बीचारै पाधा कहि कहि सीखिआ मूरखत मति खंड है ।
Jaisay Bhooli Chooki Chateeaa Kee N Beechaarai Paadhaa , Kahi Kahi Seekhiaa Moorakhat Mati Khand Hai ।
Just as the teacher does not take the mistake of his student to heart, and instead he removes his ignorance by imparting him with necessary lesson.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਪੇਖਿ ਅਉਗੁਨ ਕਹੈ ਨ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਾਹੂ ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਮਝਾਵਤ ਪ੍ਰਚੰਡ ਹੈ ॥੩੫੬॥
तैसे पेखि अउगुन कहै न सतिगुर काहू पूरन बिबेक समझावत प्रचंड है ॥३५६॥
Taisay Paykhi Aougoun Kahai N Satigur Kaahoo , Pooran Bibayk Samajhaavat Prachand Hai ॥356॥
Similarly, the True Guru says nothing to a vice-infested disciple. Instead, he is blessed with complete knowledge. He makes him understand and changes him into a sharp-minded wise person. (356)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਿਸਟਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੋਖਿ ਤੋਖਿ ਬਾਲਕਹਿ ਅਸਥਨ ਪਾਨ ਬਾਨਿ ਜਨਨੀ ਮਿਟਾਵਈ ।
जैसे मिसटान पान पोखि तोखि बालकहि असथन पान बानि जननी मिटावई ।
Jaisay Misataan Paan Pokhi Tokhi Baalakahi , Asadan Paan Baani Jananee Mitaavaee ।
Just as a mother weans away the child from sucking her breast by feeding him with sweet meats.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਿਸਰੀ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਜੈਸੇ ਅਉਖਦ ਖਵਾਵੈ ਬੈਦੁ ਮੀਠੋ ਕਰਿ ਖਾਤ ਰੋਗੀ ਰੋਗਹਿ ਘਟਾਵਈ ।
मिसरी मिलाइ जैसे अउखद खवावै बैदु मीठो करि खात रोगी रोगहि घटावई ।
Misaree Milaai Jaisay Aoukhad Khavaavai Baidu , Meettho Kari Khaat Rogee Rogahi Ghataavaee ।
Just as a physician serves medicine coated with sugar to his patient who readily swallows it, the physician thus cures the patient.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲੁ ਸੀਚਿ ਸੀਚਿ ਧਾਨਹਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਾਨ ਪਾਲੈ ਪਰਪਕ ਭਏ ਕਟਿ ਘਰ ਮੈ ਲੈ ਲਿਆਵਈ ।
जैसे जलु सीचि सीचि धानहि क्रिसान पालै परपक भए कटि घर मै लै लिआवई ।
Jaisay Jalu Seechi Seechi Dhaanahi Krisaan Paalai , Parapak Bhaay Kati Ghar Mai Lai Liaavaee ।
Just as a farmer irrigates his fields and brings up crops or rice and wheat and when ripe, harvests them and brings it home.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਕਾਮਨਾ ਪੁਜਾਇ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਕਰਿ ਨਿਜ ਪਦ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਾਮੁ ਸਿਖੈ ਪਹੁਚਾਵਈ ॥੩੫੭॥
तैसे गुर कामना पुजाइ निहकाम करि निज पद नामु धामु सिखै पहुचावई ॥३५७॥
Taisay Gur Kaamanaa Pujaai Nihakaam Kari , Nij Pad Naamu Dhaamu Sikhai Pahouchaavaee ॥357॥
So does a True Guru free a Sikh from the worldly affairs and fulfils his desire of consecration. Thus he raises the Sikh high up spiritually through perpetual Naam Simran. (357)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਸੁਤ ਰਾਖਤ ਜਨਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਅਵਗੁਨ ਗੁਨ ਮਾਤਾ ਚਿਤ ਮੈ ਨ ਚੇਤ ਹੈ ।
गिआन धिआन प्रान सुत राखत जननी प्रति अवगुन गुन माता चित मै न चेत है ।
Giaan Dhiaan Praan Sout Raakhat Jananee Prati , Avagoun Goun Maataa Chit Mai N Chayt Hai ।
Just as a son leaves his understanding, perception and protection of his life in the care of his mother, and she too does not think of her son's merits and demerits.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਭਰਤਾਰਿ ਭਾਰਿ ਨਾਰਿ ਉਰ ਹਾਰਿ ਮਾਨੈ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਲਾਲੁ ਲਲਨਾ ਕੋ ਮਾਨੁ ਮਨਿ ਲੇਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे भरतारि भारि नारि उर हारि मानै ता ते लालु ललनाको मानु मनि लेत है ।
Jaisay Bharataari Bhaari Naari Ur Haari Maanai , Taa Tay Laalu Lalanaa Ko Maanu Mani Layt Hai ।
Just as a wife filled with love of her husband, bears all the load of her husband on her mind, the husband too makes loving and respectful room for her in his heart.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਚਟੀਆ ਸਭੀਤ ਸਕੁਚਤ ਪਾਧਾ ਪੇਖਿ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਭੂਲਿ ਚੂਕਿ ਪਾਧਾ ਛਾਡਤ ਨ ਹੇਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे चटीआ सभीत सकुचत पाधा पेखि ता ते भूलि चूकि पाधा छाडत न हेत है ।
Jaisay Chateeaa Sabheet Sakouchat Paadhaa Paykhi , Taa Tay Bhooli Chooki Paadhaa Chhaadat N Hayt Hai ।
Just as a student feels petrified at the sight of the teacher and as a reaction, the teacher too ignores his mistakes under the influence of this reverential fear and does not give up loving him.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਸਿਖਿ ਤਾ ਤੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਜਮਦੂਤਹਿ ਨ ਦੇਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੫੮॥
मन बच क्रम गुर चरन सरनि सिखि ता ते सतिगुर जमदूतहि न देत है ॥३५८॥
Man Bach Kram Gur Charan Sarani Sikhi , Taa Tay Satigur Jamadootahi N Dayt Hai ॥358॥
Similarly, a Sikh of the Guru who takes the refuge of the True Guru with devotion and love in his heart, the True Guru does not let him fall in the hands of angels of death when he is about to leave for the world beyond. The True Guru provides him a place in the holy feet of the Lord. (358)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕਾਮ ਕਟਕ ਹੁਇ ਕਾਮਾਰਥੀ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਕ੍ਰੋਧ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੀ ਵੰਤ ਆਹਿ ਜੀ ।
कोटनि कोटानि काम कटक हुइ कामारथी कोटनि कोटानि क्रोध क्रोधी वंत आहि जी ।
Kotani Kotaani Kaam Katak Hui Kaamaaradee , Kotani Kotaani Krodh Krodhee Vant Aahi Jee ।
If countless means of inciting lust in a consecrated and practitioner of meditation on Lord's name befall upon a Sikh of the Guru, he is also invaded by unlimited means that can put him in rage;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਲੋਭ ਲੋਭੀ ਹੁਇ ਲਾਲਚੁ ਕਰੈ ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਮੋਹ ਮੋਹੈ ਅਵਗਾਹਿ ਜੀ ।
कोटनि कोटानि लोभ लोभी हुइ लालचु करै कोटनि कोटानि मोह मोहै अवगाहि जी ।
Kotani Kotaani Lobh Lobhee Hui Laalachu Karai , Kotani Kotaani Moh Mohai Avagaahi Jee ।
If he is visited by millions and millions of allurements of greed and attachments to entangle him;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕੋਟਨਿ ਕੋਟਾਨਿ ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੀ ਹੁਇ ਰੂਪ ਰਿਪ ਸੰਪੈ ਸੁਖ ਬਲ ਛਲ ਚਾਹਿ ਜੀ ।
कोटनि कोटानि अहंकार अहंकारी हुइ रूप रिप संपै सुख बल छल चाहि जी ।
Kotani Kotaani Ahankaar Ahankaaree Hui , Roop Rip Sanpai Soukh Bal Chhal Chaahi Jee ।
Millions and millions of such temptations are visited upon him like enemies that would make him proud, enticing him with wealth, luxuries and physical power;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਿਖਨ ਕੇ ਰੋਮਹਿ ਨ ਚਾਂਪ ਸਕੈ ਜਾਂ ਪੈ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਸਤ੍ਰਨ ਸਨਾਹਿ ਜੀ ॥੩੫੯॥
सतिगुर सिखन के रोमहि न चांप सकै जां पै गुर गिआन धिआन ससत्रन सनाहि जी ॥३५९॥
Satigur Sikhan Kay Romahi N Chaanp Sakai , Jaan Pai Gur Giaan Dhiaan Sasatran Sanaahi Jee ॥359॥
These evil forces cannot even harm a hair of the body of these Sikhs of the Guru who are blessed with the weapons and armour of the knowledge and consecration of True Guru. (359)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸੁਮੇਰ ਊਚ ਅਚਲ ਅਗਮ ਅਤਿ ਪਾਵਕ ਪਵਨ ਜਲ ਬਿਆਪ ਨ ਸਕਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ सुमेर ऊच अचल अगम अति पावक पवन जल बिआप न सकत है ।
Jaisay Tau Soumayr Ooch Achal Agam Ati , Paavak Pavan Jal Biaap N Sakat Hai ।
As Sumer mountain is believed to be very high, immovable and inaccessible, it is least influenced by fire, air and water;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪਾਵਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਤਾਸ ਬਾਨੀ ਚਉਗੁਨੀ ਚੜਤ ਪਉਨ ਗੌਨ ਧੂਰਿ ਦੂਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਚਮਕਤਿ ਹੈ ।
पावक प्रगास तास बानी चउगुनी चड़त पउन गौन धूरि दूरि होइ चमकति है ।
Paavak Pragaas Taas Baanee Chaougounee Charhata , Paoun Gaoun Dhoori Doori Hoi Chamakati Hai ।
It shines and blazes in fire many times more while the air removes its dust making it glitter far more,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸੰਗਮ ਸਲਲ ਮਲੁ ਧੋਇ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਕਰੈ ਹਰੈ ਦੁਖ ਦੇਖ ਸੁਨਿ ਸੁਜਸ ਬਕਤਿ ਹੈ ।
संगम सलल मलु धोइ निरमल करै हरै दुख देख सुनि सुजस बकति है ।
Sangam Salal Malu Dhoi Niramal Karai , Harai Doukh Daykh Souni Sujas Bakati Hai ।
Water pouring on it makes it clean washing away all its dross. It dispels the distresses of the world by providing them with many herbs and medicinal plants. Because of all these virtuous qualities, people sing the glory of Sumer mountain.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਜੋਗੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਚੀਤ ਚੀਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਛਕਤਿ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੦॥
तैसे गुरसिख जोगी त्रिगुन अचीत चीत स्री गुर सबद रस अंम्रित छकति है ॥३६०॥
Taisay Gursikh Jogee Trigoun Acheet Cheeta , Sree Gur Sabad Ras Anmrit Chhakati Hai ॥360॥
The mind of Sikhs, attached to their Guru, is free from the influences of maya and accumalates no filth. He is stable, pious, free of filth and relieves sufferings of others. They keep relishing the elixir-like Naam blessed to them by the Guru. (360)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਸੁਕਦੇਵ ਕੇ ਜਨਮ ਸਮੈ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਜਨਮ ਭਇਓ ਤੇ ਸਕਲ ਸਿਧਿ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।
जैसे सुकदेव के जनम समै जा को जा को जनम भइओ ते सकल सिधि जानीऐ ।
Jaisay Soukadayv Kay Janam Samai Jaa Ko Jaa Ko , Janam Bhaiao Tay Sakal Sidhi Jaaneeai ।
According to a story in Mahabharat, everyone born at the time of the birth of sage Sukdev is considered divine and liberated.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸ੍ਵਾਂਤਬੂੰਦ ਜੋਈ ਜੋਈ ਪਰਤ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਸੀਪ ਕੈ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।
स्वांतबूंद जोई जोई परत समुंद्र बिखै सीप कै संजोग मुकताहल बखानीऐ ।
Svaantaboond Joee Joee Parat Samoundr Bikhai , Seep Kai Sanjog Moukataahal Bakhaaneeai ।
Every drop of rain that falls in the sea during the Nakshatra of Swati is believed to become a pearl when it comes in contact with an oyster.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬਾਵਨ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸੰਬੰਧ ਪਉਨ ਗਉਨ ਕਰੈ ਲਾਗੈ ਜਾਹੀ ਜਾਹੀ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਚੰਦਨ ਸਮਾਨੀਐ ।
बावन सुगंध संबंध पउन गउन करै लागै जाही जाही द्रुम चंदन समानीऐ ।
Baavan Sougandh Sanbandh Paoun Gaoun Karai , Laagai Jaahee Jaahee Droum Chandan Samaaneeai ।
When wind blows touching the sandalwood trees, it spreads its fragrance among all the trees who also start smelling like Sandalwood.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਗ ਜੋ ਜੋ ਜਾਗਤ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜੋਗ ਸਬਦੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਮੋਖ ਪਦ ਪਰਵਾਨੀਐ ॥੩੬੧॥
तैसे गुरसिख संग जो जो जागत अंम्रित जोग सबदु प्रसादि मोख पद परवानीऐ ॥३६१॥
Taisay Gursikh Sang Jo Jo Jaagat Anmrit Joga , Sabadu Prasaadi Mokh Pad Paravaaneeai ॥361॥
Similarly, all those Sikhs of the Guru who wake up in the ambrosial hour in order to enjoy the holy company of the Sikh blessed by the True Guru with the practicing of Lord's name, become eligible for salvation by virtue of consecration of Naam that they obtain from the blessed Sikh. (361)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੀਰਥ ਜਾਤ੍ਰਾ ਸਮੈ ਨ ਏਕ ਸੈ ਆਵਤ ਸਬੈ ਕਾਹੂ ਸਾਧੂ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਾਪ ਸਬਨ ਕੇ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ।
तीरथ जात्रा समै न एक सै आवत सबै काहू साधूपाछै पाप सबन के जात है ।
Teerad Jaatraa Samai N Ayk Sai Aavat Sabai , Kaahoo Saadhoo Paachhai Paap Saban Kay Jaat Hai ।
All pilgrims on pilgrimage are not alike. But when a rare hermit of higher spiritual state enjoins them, the sins of all of them perish.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਸੈਨਾ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਨ ਸਕਲ ਹੋਤ ਏਕ ਏਕ ਪਾਛੇ ਕਈ ਕੋਟਿ ਪਰੇ ਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे न्रिप सैना समसरि न सकल होत एक एक पाछे कई कोटि परे खात है ।
Jaisay Nrip Sainaa Samasari N Sakal Hota , Ayk Ayk Paachhay Kaee Koti Paray Khaat Hai ।
As all soldiers in a king's army are not equally valiant, but together under a brave and courageous general they become a force to reckon with.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਜਲ ਬਿਮਲ ਬੋਹਿਥ ਬਸੈ ਏਕ ਏਕ ਪੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਹੁਚਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ समुंद्र जल बिमल बोहिथ बसै एक एक पै अनेक पारि पहुचात है ।
Jaisay Tau Samoundr Jal Bimal Bohid Basai , Ayk Ayk Pai Anayk Paari Pahouchaat Hai ।
Just as a ship leads the other ships to the safety of the shore through tumultuous ocean, many passengers of these ship also reach the safety of the other end.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸਾਖਾ ਅਨਿਕ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਦੁਆਰ ਸਨਮੁਖ ਓਟ ਗਹੇ ਕੋਟ ਬਿਆਸਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੨॥
तैसे गुरसिख साखा अनिक संसार दुआर सनमुख ओट गहे कोट बिआसात है ॥३६२॥
Taisay Gursikh Saakhaa Anik Sansaar Duaara , Sanamoukh Aot Gahay Kot Biaasaat Hai ॥362॥
Similarly, there are numerous teachers and disciples at the worldly level, but one who has taken the refuge of the True Guru, an embodiment of the Lord, millions sail across the worldly ocean with his support. (362)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਭਾਂਜਨ ਕੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਕੋਊ ਦੀਪਕੈ ਦੁਰਾਏ ਰਾਖੈ ਮੰਦਰ ਮੈ ਅਛਤ ਹੀ ਦੂਸਰੋ ਨ ਜਾਨਈ ।
भांजन कै जैसे कोऊ दीपकै दुराए राखै मंदर मै अछत ही दूसरो न जानई ।
Bhaanjan Kai Jaisay Kooo Deepakai Duraaay Raakhai , Mandar Mai Achhat Hee Doosaro N Jaanaee ।
If a beacon is lit but kept under cover, no one can see anything in that room despite the presence of an oil lamp there.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਉ ਪੈ ਰਖਵਈਆ ਪੁਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਕਰੈ ਹਰੈ ਤਮ ਤਿਮਰ ਉਦੋਤ ਜੋਤ ਠਾਨਈ ।
जउ पै रखवईआ पुनि प्रगट प्रगास करै हरै तम तिमर उदोत जोत ठानई ।
Jau Pai Rakhavaeeaa Pouni Pragat Pragaas Karai , Harai Tam Timar Udot Jot Tthaanaee ।
But he who has hidden the lamp removes its cover and light up the room, the darkness of room is dispelled.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਗਲ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਿ ਪੇਖਿਐ ਪ੍ਰਤਛਿ ਰੂਪ ਦੀਪਕ ਦਿਪਈਆ ਤਤਖਨ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਈ ।
सगल समग्री ग्रिहि पेखिऐ प्रतछि रूप दीपक दिपईआ ततखन पहिचानई ।
Sagal Samagree Grihi Paykhiai Pratachhi Roopa , Deepak Dipaeeaa Tatakhan Pahichaanaee ।
Then one is able to see everything and even he who has lit the lamp can be recognised.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਅਵਘਟ ਘਟ ਗੁਪਤ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਉਨਮਾਨੀ ਉਨਮਾਨਈ ॥੩੬੩॥
तैसे अवघट घट गुपत जोती सरूप गुर उपदेस उनमानी उनमानई ॥३६३॥
Taisay Avaghat Ghat Goupat Jotee Saroopa , Gur Oupadays Ounamaanee Ounamaanaee ॥363॥
Similarly, God resides latently in the tenth door of this sacred and invaluable body. By the incantation blessed by the True Guru and perpetual practicing on it, one realises Him and feels His presence there. (363)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾਵੰਤ ਜੰਤ ਅਉਖਦ ਹਿਤਾਇ ਰਿਦੈ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਬਲੁ ਬਿਮੁਖ ਹੋਇ ਸਹਜਿ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।
जैसे ब्रिथावंत जंत अउखद हिताइ रिदै ब्रिथा बलु बिमुख होइ सहजि निवास है ।
Jaisay Bridaavant Jant Aoukhad Hitaai Ridai , Bridaa Balu Bimoukh Hoi Sahaji Nivaas Hai ।
Just as a medicine suits a person, he-gets cured and becomes peaceful and comfortable.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਆਨ ਧਾਤ ਮੈ ਤਨਕ ਹੀ ਕਲੰਕ ਡਾਰੇ ਅਨਕ ਬਰਨ ਮੇਟਿ ਕਨਕਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।
जैसे आन धात मै तनक ही कलंक डारे अनक बरन मेटि कनकि प्रगास है ।
Jaisay Aan Dhaat Mai Tanak Hee Kalank Daaray , Anak Baran Mayti Kanaki Pragaas Hai ।
Just as adding some chemicals in the metals give them a shinning lustre and their original colour vanishes.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਕੋਟਿ ਭਾਰਿ ਕਰ ਕਾਸਟਿ ਇਕਤ੍ਰਤਾ ਮੈ ਰੰਚਕ ਹੀ ਆਂਚ ਦੇਤ ਭਸਮ ਉਦਾਸ ਹੈ ।
जैसे कोटि भारि कर कासटि इकत्रता मै रंचक ही आंच देत भसम उदास है ।
Jaisay Koti Bhaari Kar Kaasati Ikatrataa Mai , Ranchak Hee Aanch Dayt Bhasam Udaas Hai ।
Just as a small amount of fire can reduce millions of heaps of woods into ashes and destroy it.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਉਰ ਅੰਤਰ ਪ੍ਰਵੇਸ ਭਏ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਦੁਖ ਦੋਖਨ ਬਿਨਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੪॥
तैसे गुर उपदेस उर अंतर प्रवेस भए जनम मरन दुख दोखन बिनास है ॥३६४॥
Taisay Gur Oupadays Ur Antar Pravays Bhaay , Janam Maran Doukh Dokhan Binaas Hai ॥364॥
Similarly, when the teachings of the True Guru resides in the mind of a seeker, his cycle of birth and death and all his sins are destroyed. (364)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਅਨੀ ਬਾਨ ਕੀ ਰਹਤ ਟੂਟਿ ਦੇਹੀ ਬਿਖੈ ਚੁੰਬਕ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਤਤਕਾਲ ਨਿਕਸਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे अनी बान की रहत टूटि देही बिखै चुंबक दिखाए ततकाल निकसत है ।
Jaisay Anee Baan Kee Rahat Tooti Dayhee Bikhai , Chounbak Dikhaaay Tatakaal Nikasat Hai ।
Just as the tip of an arrow breaks inside the wound on the body and it is pulled out with the help of a magnet.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਜੋਕ ਤੋਂਬਰੀ ਲਗਾਈਤ ਰੋਗੀ ਤਨ ਐਚ ਲੇਤ ਰੁਧਰ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਸਮੁ ਖਸਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे जोक तोंबरी लगाईत रोगी तन ऐच लेत रुधर ब्रिथा समु खसत है ।
Jaisay Jok Tonbaree Lagaaeet Rogee Tana , Aich Layt Rudhar Bridaa Samu Khasat Hai ।
Just as a leech is put on the boil of a patient that sucks out all the dirty blood and pus thus relieving the patient of the pain.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਜੁਵਤਿਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਮਰਦਨ ਕਰੈ ਦਾਈ ਗਰਭ ਸਥੰਭਨ ਹੁਇ ਪੀੜਾ ਨ ਗ੍ਰਸਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे जुवतिन प्रति मरदन करै दाई गरभ सथंभन हुइ पीड़ा न ग्रसत है ।
Jaisay Juvatin Prati Maradan Karai Daaee , Garabh Sadanbhan Hui Peerhaa N Grasat Hai ।
Just as a midwife massages the stomach of a pregnant lady to relieve her of pain and discomfort.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਪਾਂਚੋ ਦੂਤ ਭੂਤ ਬਿਭਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਭਾਗਿ ਜਾਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮੰਤ ਜੰਤ ਰਸਨਾ ਰਸਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੫॥
तैसे पांचो दूत भूत बिभरम हुइ भागि जाति सतिगुर मंत जंत रसना रसत है ॥३६५॥
Taisay Paancho Doot Bhoot Bibharam Hui Bhaagi Jaati , Satigur Mant Jant Rasanaa Rasat Hai ॥365॥
Similarly, he who has been blessed with the divine word by the True Guru to meditate on and he practices it ardently enjoying the elixir-like Naam with his tongue, is able to dispel the influence of the five demons i.e., lust, anger, attachment, greed and ego. (365)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸਫਲ ਬਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਬਿਰਖ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਫਲੁ ਮੀਠੋ ਖਗ ਤਾਪੋ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਤਿ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउसफल बन बिखै बिरख बिबिधि जा को फलु मीठो खग तापो चलि जाति है ।
Jaisay Tau Sadhal Ban Bikhai Birakh Bibidhi , Jaa Ko Dhalu Meettho Khag Taapo Chali Jaati Hai ।
Just as a fruit orchard has many types of fruit trees, but birds fly only to the one which has sweet fruit.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਪਰਬਤ ਬਿਖੈ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਪਾਖਾਨ ਬਹੁ ਜਾ ਮੈ ਤੋ ਹੀਰਾ ਖੋਜੀ ਖੋਜ ਖਨਵਾਰਾ ਲਲਚਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे परबत बिखै देखीऐ पाखान बहु जा मै तो हीरा खोजी खोज खनवारा ललचात है ।
Jaisay Parabat Bikhai Daykheeai Paakhaan Bahu , Jaa Mai To Heeraa Khojee Khoj Khanavaaraa Lalachaat Hai ।
Numerous types of stones are available in the mountains but one in search of diamond longs to see the stone that can yield one a diamond.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਜਲਧਿ ਮਧਿ ਬਸਤ ਅਨੰਤ ਜੰਤ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਜਾਮੈ ਹੰਸ ਖੋਜ ਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ जलधि मधि बसत अनंत जंत मुकता अमोल जामै हंस खोज खात है ।
Jaisay Tau Jaladhi Madhi Basat Anant Janta , Moukataa Amol Jaamai Hans Khoj Khaat Hai ।
Just as a lake is inhabited by many forms of marine life, but a swan visits only that lake which has pearls in its oyster.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਹੈ ਅਸੰਖ ਸਿਖ ਜਾ ਮੈ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਤਾਹਿ ਲੋਕ ਲਪਟਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੬॥
तैसे गुर चरन सरनि है असंख सिख जा मै गुर गिआन ताहि लोक लपटात है ॥३६६॥
Taisay Gur Charan Sarani Hai Asankh Sikha , Jaa Mai Gur Giaan Taahi Lok Lapataat Hai ॥366॥
Similarly-numerous Sikhs reside in the refuge of the True Guru. But he who has the knowledge of Guru residing in his heart, people feel attracted and enamoured to him. (366)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਸਸਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਹੋਤ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਤਾਸ ਚਿਤਵਤ ਚਕ੍ਰਤ ਚਕੋਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਾਰ ਹੀ ।
जैसे ससि जोति होत पूरन प्रगास तास चितवत चक्रत चकोर धिआन धार ही ।
Jaisay Sasi Joti Hot Pooran Pragaas Taasa , Chitavat Chakrat Chakor Dhiaan Dhaar Hee ।
Just as a geek partridge is spellbound by the radiation of moonlight and keep on looking at it with rapt attention.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਦੀਪ ਹੀ ਦਿਪਤ ਦੇਖਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਪਤੰਗ ਓਤ ਪੋਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਗੁੰਜਾਰ ਹੀ ।
जैसे अंधकार बिखै दीप ही दिपत देखि अनिक पतंग ओत पोति होइ गुंजार ही ।
Jaisay Andhakaar Bikhai Deep Hee Dipat Daykhi , Anik Patang Aot Poti Hoi Gounjaar Hee ।
Just as countless moths and insects gather around the flame of lamp lighted in dark place.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਿਸਟਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਜਾਨ ਕਾਜ ਭਾਂਜਨ ਮੈ ਰਾਖਤ ਹੀ ਚੀਟੀ ਕੋਟਿ ਲੋਭ ਲੁਭਤ ਅਪਾਰ ਹੀ ।
जैसे मिसटान पान जान काज भांजन मै राखत ही चीटी कोटि लोभ लुभत अपार ही ।
Jaisay Misataan Paan Jaan Kaaj Bhaanjan Mai , Raakhat Hee Cheetee Koti Lobh Loubhat Apaar Hee ।
Just as ants gather around the pot in which some sweet meats have been kept.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਪਰਵਾਨ ਜਾਮੈ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਤਾਸ ਚਰਨ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਹੀ ॥੩੬੭॥
तैसे परम निधान गुर गिआन परवान जामै सकल संसार तास चरन नमसकार ही ॥३६७॥
Taisay Param Nidhaan Gur Giaan Paravaan Jaamai , Sakal Sansaar Taas Charan Namasakaar Hee ॥367॥
Similarly, the whole world bows at the feet of that Sikh of the Guru who is blessed with the supreme treasure i.e. divine word by the true guru and is well lodged in the heart of the Sikh by perpetual practice. (367)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਫੂਲ ਫੂਲੇ ਤੇਤੇ ਫਲ ਨ ਲਾਗੈ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਲਾਗਤ ਜਿਤੇਕੁ ਪਰਪਕ ਨ ਸਕਲ ਹੈ ।
जैसे फूल फूले तेते फल न लागै द्रुम लागत जितेकु परपक न सकल है ।
Jaisay Dhool Dhoolay Taytay Dhal N Laagai Drouma , Laagat Jitayku Parapak N Sakal Hai ।
All the flowers that blossom on a tree do not yield fruit. And whatever number of fruits appear, do not ripe to be eaten ultimately.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੇਤੇ ਸੁਤ ਜਨਮਤ ਜੀਅਤ ਨ ਰਹੈ ਨ ਤੇਤੇ ਜੀਅਤ ਹੈ ਜੇਤੇ ਤੇਤੇ ਕੁਲ ਨ ਕਮਲ ਹੈਂ ।
जेते सुत जनमत जीअत न रहै न तेते जीअत है जेते तेते कुल न कमल हैं ।
Jaytay Sout Janamat Jeeat N Rahai N Taytay , Jeeat Hai Jaytay Taytay Kul N Kamal Hain ।
All sons born do not survive to live but all those who live do not bring name and fame to their family.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਲ ਮਿਲ ਜਾਤ ਜੇਤੇ ਸੁਭਟ ਨ ਹੋਇ ਤੇਤੇ ਜੇਤਕ ਸੁਭਟ ਜੂਝ ਮਰਤ ਨ ਥਲ ਹੈਂ ।
दल मिल जात जेते सुभट न होइ तेते जेतक सुभट जूझ मरत न थल हैं ।
Dal Mil Jaat Jaytay Soubhat N Hoi Taytay , Jaytak Soubhat Joojh Marat N Dal Hain ।
All those who join the army are not valiant soldiers. And those who are brave warriors do not die fighting in the battlefield.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਆਰਸੀ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸਭ ਹੀ ਕਹਾਵੈ ਪਾਵਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਭਏ ਵਿਰਲੇ ਅਚੱਲ ਹੈਂ ॥੩੬੮॥
आरसी जुगति गुर सिख सभ ही कहावै पावक प्रगास भए विरले अचॱल हैं ॥३६८॥
Aarasee Jougati Gur Sikh Sabh Hee Kahaavai , Paavak Pragaas Bhaay Viralay Achal Hain ॥368॥
A glass embedded in a finger ring cracks when brought near fire but a genuine stone is unaffected. Similarly like a genuine stone, everyone is known as a Sikh but a few emerge genuine when put through traits. (368)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਅਹਿ ਅਗਨਿ ਕਉ ਬਾਲਕ ਬਿਲੋਕ ਧਾਵੈ ਗਹਿ ਗਹਿ ਰਾਖੈ ਮਾਤਾ ਸੁਤ ਬਿਲਲਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे अहि अगनि कउ बालक बिलोक धावै गहि गहि राखै माता सुत बिललात है ।
Jaisay Ahi Agani Kau Baalak Bilok Dhaavai , Gahi Gahi Raakhai Maataa Sout Bilalaat Hai ।
Because of its shining characteristic, a child runs to catch hold of snake and fire, but his mother keeps stopping him from doing so resulting in the wailing of the child.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬ੍ਰਿਖਾਵੰਤ ਜੰਤ ਜੈਸੇ ਚਾਹਤ ਅਖਾਦਿ ਖਾਦਿ ਜਤਨ ਕੈ ਬੈਦ ਜੁਗਵਤ ਨ ਸੁਹਾਤ ਹੈ ।
ब्रिखावंत जंत जैसे चाहत अखादि खादि जतन कै बैद जुगवत न सुहात है ।
Brikhaavant Jant Jaisay Chaahat Akhaadi Khaadi , Jatan Kai Baid Jougavat N Suhaat Hai ।
Just as an ailing person wishes to eat food that is not good for his recovery and the physician constantly persuades him to exercise control and prevention and that helps the patient recover.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਪੰਥ ਅਪੰਥ ਬਿਬੇਕਹਿ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਅੰਧ ਕਟਿ ਗਹੇ ਅਟਪਟੀ ਚਾਲ ਚਲਿਓ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे पंथ अपंथ बिबेकहि न बूझै अंध कटि गहे अटपटी चाल चलिओ जात है ।
Jaisay Pand Apand Bibaykahi N Boojhai Andha , Kati Gahay Atapatee Chaal Chaliao Jaat Hai ।
Just as a blind person is unaware of the good and bad paths, and walks in a zig zag manner even by feeling the path with his walking stick.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਕਾਮਨਾ ਕਰਤ ਕਨਿਕ ਅਉ ਕਾਮਨੀ ਕੀ ਰਾਖੈ ਨਿਰਲੇਪ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਅਕੁਲਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੬੯॥
तैसे कामनाकरत कनिक अउ कामनी की राखै निरलेप गुरसिख अकुलात है ॥३६९॥
Taisay Kaamanaa Karat Kanik Au Kaamanee Kee , Raakhai Niralayp Gursikh Akulaat Hai ॥369॥
So does a Sikh longs to enjoy the pleasure of a woman and others wealth and is ever anxious to possess them, but the True Guru wants to keep his Sikh free from these allurements. (369)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਅਨੇਕ ਉਪਜਾਤ ਸੁਤ ਪੂੰਜੀ ਦੈ ਦੈ ਬਨਜ ਬਿਉਹਾਰਹਿ ਲਗਾਵਹੀ ।
जैसे माता पिता अनेक उपजात सुत पूंजी दै दै बनज बिउहारहि लगावही ।
Jaisay Maataa Pitaa Anayk Oupajaat Souta , Poonjee Dai Dai Banaj Biuhaarahi Lagaavahee ।
Just as parents give birth and raise many children and then support them with money and material to put them into trading business;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਿਰਤ ਬਿਰਤ ਕਰਿ ਕੋਊ ਮੂਲਿ ਖੋਵੈ ਰੋਵੈ ਕੋਊ ਲਾਭ ਲਭਤਿ ਕੈ ਚਉਗੁਨੋ ਬਢਾਵਹੀ ।
किरत बिरत करि कोऊ मूलि खोवै रोवै कोऊ लाभ लभति कै चउगुनो बढावही ।
Kirat Birat Kari Kooo Mooli Khovai Rovai , Kooo Laabh Labhati Kai Chaougouno Baddhaavahee ।
And out of them, one may lose all that he has invested in business and cry while other may earn much profit to enhance his investment fourfold;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੋ ਜੈਸੋ ਜੋਈ ਕੁਲਾ ਧਰਮ ਹੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਰੈ ਤੈਸੋ ਤੈਸੋ ਜਸੁ ਅਪਜਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਹੀ ।
जैसो जैसो जोई कुला धरम है करम करै तैसो तैसो जसु अपजसु प्रगटावही ।
Jaiso Jaiso Joee Kulaa Dharam Hai Karam Karai , Taiso Taiso Jasu Apajasu Pragataavahee ।
Every member of the family works and conducts himself according to the family traditions, and every son earns good or bad name according to the deeds performed by them.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਮਦਰਸੀ ਪੁਹੁਪ ਗਤ ਸਿਖ ਸਾਖਾ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਬਿਰਖ ਫਲ ਪਾਵਹੀ ॥੩੭੦॥
तैसे सतिगुर समदरसी पुहुप गत सिख साखा बिबिधि बिरख फल पावही ॥३७०॥
Taisay Satigur Samadarasee Puhoup Gata , Sikh Saakhaa Bibidhi Birakh Dhal Paavahee ॥370॥
Similarly, the True Guru is like a flower that gives its fragrance to all equally, but because of their lower/higher consciousness, the Sikhs obtain different types of blessings from the Guru. Those who abide by His teachings, benefit; whose who do not, suffer or benefit less.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਨਰਪਤਿ ਬਹੁ ਬਨਤਾ ਬਿਵਾਹ ਕਰੈ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਜਨਮਤ ਸੁਤ ਵਾਹੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਿ ਰਾਜ ਹੈ ।
जैसे नरपति बहु बनता बिवाह करै जा कै जनमत सुत वाही ग्रिहि राज है ।
Jaisay Narapati Bahu Banataa Bivaah Karai , Jaa Kai Janamat Sout Vaahee Grihi Raaj Hai ।
Just as a king marries many young maids, but she who produces him a son has the kingdom in her home.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਦਧਿ ਮਧਿ ਚਹੂੰ ਓਰ ਮੈ ਬੋਹਥ ਚਲੈ ਜੋਈ ਪਾਰ ਪਹੁਚੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਬ ਕਾਜ ਹੈ ।
जैसे दधि मधि चहूं ओर मै बोहथ चलै जोई पार पहुचै पूरन सब काज है ।
Jaisay Dadhi Madhi Chahoon Aor Mai Bohad Chalai , Joee Paar Pahouchai Pooran Sab Kaaj Hai ।
Just as ships sail in the ocean from all directions, but the ship that reaches its destination safely and on time, its travellers are benefited the most.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਖਾਨਿ ਖਨਤ ਅਨੰਤ ਖਨਵਾਰਾ ਖੋਜੀ ਹੀਰਾ ਹਾਥਿ ਚੜੈ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਬਾਜੁ ਬਾਜ ਹੈ ।
जैसे खानि खनत अनंत खनवारा खोजी हीरा हाथि चड़ै जा कै ता कै बाजु बाज है ।
Jaisay Khaani Khanat Anant Khanavaaraa Khojee , Heeraa Haadi Charhai Jaa Kai Taa Kai Baaju Baaj Hai ।
As the miners dig the mines and one who is able to dig out or locate a diamond indulges in merry-making and festivities.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਨਵਤਨ ਅਉ ਪੁਰਾਤਨਾਦਿ ਕਾ ਪਰਿ ਕਟਾਛਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਛਬਿ ਛਾਜ ਹੈ ॥੩੭੧॥
तैसे गुरसिख नवतन अउ पुरातनादि का परि कटाछि क्रिपा ता कै छबि छाज है ॥३७१॥
Taisay Gursikh Navatan Au Puraatanaadi , Kaa Pari Kataachhi Kripaa Taa Kai Chhabi Chhaaj Hai ॥371॥
So are many old and new Sikhs of the True Guru. But those who are blessed with His clemency and look of grace, become noble, beautiful, wise and respectable through meditation of Naam. (371)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਬੂੰਦ ਬੂੰਦ ਬਰਖ ਪਨਾਰੇ ਬਹਿ ਚਲੈ ਜਲੁ ਬਹੁਰਿਓ ਉਮਗਿ ਬਹੈ ਬੀਥੀ ਬੀਥੀ ਆਇ ਕੈ ।
बूंद बूंद बरख पनारे बहि चलै जलु बहुरिओ उमगि बहै बीथी बीथी आइ कै ।
Boond Boond Barakh Panaaray Bahi Chalai Jalu , Bahuriao Oumagi Bahai Beedee Beedee Aai Kai ।
Every drop of rain joins the other and together they flow from the roof-tops into the streets and then in the storm water drains; And overflowing its banks, the water flows through many rivulets and join the main stream or rivers;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤਾ ਤੇ ਨੋਰਾ ਨੋਰਾ ਭਰਿ ਚਲਤ ਚਤਰ ਕੁੰਟ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਤਿ ਮਿਲਤ ਹੈ ਜਾਇ ਕੈ ।
ता ते नोरा नोरा भरि चलत चतर कुंट सरिता सरिता प्रति मिलत है जाइ कै ।
Taa Tay Noraa Noraa Bhari Chalat Chatar Kounta , Saritaa Saritaa Prati Milat Hai Jaai Kai ।
Water from every river flows to meet the sea, and once it falls in, it becomes one with it. It loses individuality. A person is recognized and praised according to one's traits. Similarly, a self-willed mean person and a Guru-oriented Sikh are recognized by their response and behavior.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਕਲ ਜਲ ਪ੍ਰਬਲ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਹ ਚਲਿ ਸੰਗਮ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਹੋਤ ਸਮਤ ਸਮਾਇ ਕੈ ।
सरिता सकल जल प्रबल प्रवाह चलि संगम समुंद्र होत समत समाइ कै ।
Saritaa Sakal Jal Prabal Pravaah Chali , Sangam Samoundr Hot Samat Samaai Kai ।
Just as a diamond held in hand seems very small but when evaluated and sold, fills the coffers. Just as a cheque/draft carried on person has no weight but when cashed at the other end yields much money
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜਾ ਮੈ ਜੈਸੀਐ ਸਮਾਈ ਤੈਸੀਐ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਬਡਾਈ ਓਛੌ ਅਉ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਧੀਰ ਬੂਝੀਐ ਬੁਲਾਇ ਕੈ ॥੩੭੨॥
जा मै जैसीऐ समाई तैसीऐ महिमा बडाई ओछौ अउ गंभीर धीर बूझीऐ बुलाइ कै ॥३७२॥
Jaa Mai Jaiseeai Samaaee Taiseeai Mahimaa Badaaee , Aochhau Au Ganbheer Dheer Boojheeai Bulaai Kai ॥372॥
Just as a banyan tree seed is small but grows into a big tree that spreads all over, the significance of the lodging the true Guru's teachings in the hearts of obedient Sikhs of the Guru leads to reaching the divine court of the Lord. (372)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਹੀਰਾ ਹਾਥ ਮੈ ਤਨਕ ਸੋ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦੇਤ ਮੋਲ ਕੀਏ ਦਮਕਨ ਭਰਤ ਭੰਡਾਰ ਜੀ ।
जैसे हीरा हाथ मै तनक सो दिखाई देत मोल कीए दमकन भरत भंडार जी ।
Jaisay Heeraa Haad Mai Tanak So Dikhaaee Dayta , Mol Keeay Damakan Bharat Bhandaar Jee ।
Just as a diamond held in hand seems very small but when evaluated and sold, fills the coffers.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬਰ ਬਾਧੇ ਹੁੰਡੀ ਲਾਗਤ ਨ ਭਾਰ ਕਛੁ ਆਗੈ ਜਾਇ ਪਾਈਅਤ ਲਛਮੀ ਅਪਾਰ ਜੀ ।
जैसे बर बाधे हुंडी लागत न भार कछु आगै जाइ पाईअत लछमी अपार जी ।
Jaisay Bar Baadhay Houndee Laagat N Bhaar Kachhu , Aagai Jaai Paaeeat Lachhamee Apaar Jee ।
Just as a cheque/draft carried on person has no weight but when cashed at the other end yields much money
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬਟਿ ਬੀਜ ਅਤਿ ਸੂਖਮ ਸਰੂਪ ਹੋਤ ਬੋਏ ਸੈ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਕਰੈ ਬਿਰਖਾ ਬਿਸਥਾਰ ਜੀ ।
जैसे बटि बीज अतिसूखम सरूप होत बोए सै बिबिधि करै बिरखा बिसथार जी ।
Jaisay Bati Beej Ati Sookham Saroop Hota , Boay Sai Bibidhi Karai Birakhaa Bisadaar Jee ।
Just as seed of a banyan tree is very small but when sown grows into big tree and spreads all over.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਸਚਨ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨ ਮੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਗਏ ਹੀ ਹਰਿਦੁਆਰ ਜੀ ॥੩੭੩॥
तैसे गुर बचन सचन गुरसिखन मै जानीऐ महातम गए ही हरिदुआर जी ॥३७३॥
Taisay Gur Bachan Sachan Gursikhan Mai , Jaaneeai Mahaatam Gaay Hee Hariduaar Jee ॥373॥
Similar is the significance of the lodging of true Guru's teachings in the hearts of obedient Sikhs of the Guru. This is reckoned only on reaching the divine court of the Lord. (The practitioners of Naam are honoured in His court). (373)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਦ ਪੀਅਤ ਨ ਜਾਨੀਐ ਮਰੰਮੁ ਤਾ ਕੋ ਪਾਛੈ ਮਤਵਾਰੋ ਹੋਇ ਛਕੈ ਛਕ ਜਾਤਿ ਹੈ ।
जैसे मद पीअत न जानीऐ मरंमु ता को पाछै मतवारो होइ छकै छक जाति है ।
Jaisay Mad Peeat N Jaaneeai Maranmu Taa Ko , Paachhai Matavaaro Hoi Chhakai Chhak Jaati Hai ।
Just as a man drinking wine is unaware of its effect on him and he keeps consuming more till he falls unconscious.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਭਾਰਿ ਭੇਟਤ ਭਤਾਰਹਿ ਨ ਭੇਦੁ ਜਾਨਹਿ ਉਦਿਤ ਅਧਾਨ ਆਨ ਚਿਹਨਿ ਦਿਖਾਤ ਹੈ ।
जैसे भारि भेटत भतारहि न भेदु जानहि उदित अधान आन चिहनि दिखात है ।
Jaisay Bhaari Bhaytat Bhataarahi N Bhaydu Jaanahi , Udit Adhaan Aan Chihani Dikhaat Hai ।
Just as a wife making love with her husband is unaware of the effect at that time but it appears in the form of her pregnancy.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਕਰਿ ਪਰਿ ਮਾਨਕੁ ਨ ਲਾਗਤ ਹੈ ਭਾਰੀ ਤੋਲ ਮੋਲ ਸੰਖਿਆ ਦਮਕਨ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਤਿ ਹੈ ।
करि परि मानकु न लागत है भारी तोल मोल संखिआ दमकन हेरत हिराति है ।
Kari Pari Maanaku N Laagat Hai Bhaaree Tola , Mol Sankhiaa Damakan Hayrat Hiraati Hai ।
Just as one feels no weight of a diamond on one's hand but when sold, amazes all with the money that it brings forth.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਚਨ ਸੁਨਿ ਮਾਨੈ ਸਿਖ ਜਾਨੈ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਜਉ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਸਮਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੩੭੪॥
तैसे गुर अंम्रित बचन सुनि मानै सिख जानै महिमा जउ सुख सागर समात है ॥३७४॥
Taisay Gur Anmrit Bachan Souni Maanai Sikha , Jaanai Mahimaa Jau Soukh Saagar Samaat Hai ॥374॥
So does a Sikh of the Guru listens to the elixir-like sermon of the True Guru and adopts it with mind, words and deeds. He then realises its greatness and merges in the Lord-the ocean of all comforts and peace. (374)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਛ ਕਛ ਬਗ ਹੰਸ ਮੁਕਤਾ ਪਾਖਾਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਿਖੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਉਦਧਿ ਸੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।
जैसे मछ कछ बग हंस मुकता पाखान अंम्रित बिखै प्रगास उदधि सै जानीऐ ।
Jaisay Machh Kachh Bag Hans Moukataa Paakhaana , Anmrit Bikhai Pragaas Udadhi Sai Jaaneeai ।
As the marine dependent life like fish, tortoise, heron, swan, pearls precious stones and nectar is known to be related to water (like, sea etc.)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਾਰੋ ਤਾਰੀ ਤਉ ਆਰਸੀ ਸਨਾਹ ਸਸਤ੍ਰ ਲੋਹ ਏਕ ਸੇ ਅਨੇਕ ਰਚਨਾ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।
जैसे तारो तारी तउ आरसी सनाह ससत्र लोह एक से अनेक रचना बखानीऐ ।
Jaisay Taaro Taaree Tau Aarasee Sanaah Sasatra , Loh Ayk Say Anayk Rachanaa Bakhaaneeai ।
Just as a lock, key, sword, armour jacket and other weapons are made from the same iron,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਭਾਂਜਨ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਹੋਤ ਏਕ ਮਿਰਤਕਾ ਸੈ ਖੀਰ ਨੀਰ ਬਿੰਜਨਾਦਿ ਅਉਖਦ ਸਮਾਨੀਐ ।
भांजन बिबिधि जैसे होत एक मिरतका सै खीर नीर बिंजनादि अउखद समानीऐ ।
Bhaanjan Bibidhi Jaisay Hot Ayk Miratakaa Sai , Kheer Neer Binjanaadi Aoukhad Samaaneeai ।
Just as many type of earthenware are made from the clay in which milk, water, eatables and medicines are stored;
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਦਰਸਨ ਬਹੁ ਬਰਨ ਆਸ੍ਰਮ ਧ੍ਰਮ ਸਕਲ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਸਤੁ ਕੀ ਸਾਖਾ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੩੭੫॥
तैसे दरसन बहु बरन आस्रम ध्रम सकल ग्रिहसतु की साखा उनमानीऐ ॥३७५॥
Taisay Darasan Bahu Baran Aasram Dhrama , Sakal Grihasatu Kee Saakhaa Ounamaaneeai ॥375॥
Similarly, many forms of philosophical tomes, the four caste system, the four abodes of life and religions are known as the branches of the household life. (They all are there because of the household life). (375)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਸਰਿ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਕਲ ਮੈ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਬਡੋ ਮੇਰ ਮੈ ਸੁਮੇਰ ਬਡੋ ਜਗਤੁ ਬਖਾਨ ਹੈ ।
जैसे सरि सरिता सकल मै समुंद्र बडो मेर मै सुमेर बडो जगतु बखान है ।
Jaisay Sari Saritaa Sakal Mai Samoundr Bado , Mayr Mai Soumayr Bado Jagatu Bakhaan Hai ।
Just as in the world, the sea is considered biggest among the lakes, rivers etc.; and Sumer mountain amongst all the mountains.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤਰਵਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਜੈਸੇ ਚੰਦਨ ਬਿਰਖੁ ਬਡੋ ਧਾਤੁ ਮੈ ਕਨਕ ਅਤਿ ਉਤਮ ਕੈ ਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।
तरवर बिखै जैसे चंदन बिरखु बडो धातु मै कनक अति उतम कै मान है ।
Taravar Bikhai Jaisay Chandan Birakhu Bado , Dhaatu Mai Kanak Ati Outam Kai Maan Hai ।
Just as a sandalwood tree and gold is considered supreme amongst the trees and metals respectively.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਪੰਛੀਅਨ ਮੈ ਹੰਸ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਰਾਜਨ ਮੈ ਸਾਰਦੂਲ ਰਾਗਨ ਮੈ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਖਾਨ ਹੈ ।
पंछीअन मै हंस म्रिग राजन मै सारदूल रागन मै सिरीरागु पारस पखान है ।
Panchheean Mai Hans Mrig Raajan Mai Saaradoola , Raagan Mai Sireeraagu Paaras Pakhaan Hai ।
Just as swan is supreme amongst the birds, the lion amongst the feline family, Sri Rag amongst the mode of singing and philosopher-stone among the stones.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਗਿਆਨਨ ਮੈ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਅਰੁ ਧਿਆਨਨ ਮੈ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਸਕਲ ਧਰਮ ਮੈ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਸਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੩੭੬॥
गिआनन मै गिआनु अरु धिआनन मै धिआन गुर सकल धरम मै ग्रिहसतु प्रधान है ॥३७६॥
Giaanan Mai Giaanu Aru Dhiaanan Mai Dhiaan Gur , Sakal Dharam Mai Grihasatu Pradhaan Hai ॥376॥
Just as the knowledge imparted by the True Guru is supreme of all knowledge, and concentration of mind on True Guru is superb, so is the family life ideal and superior of all the religions (ways of life). (376)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੀਰਥ ਮਜਨ ਕਰਬੈ ਕੋ ਹੈ ਇਹੈ ਗੁਨਾਉ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਤਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਖਾ ਤਪਤਿ ਨਿਵਾਰੀਐ ।
तीरथ मजन करबै को है इहै गुनाउ निरमल तन त्रिखा तपति निवारीऐ ।
Teerad Majan Karabai Ko Hai Ihai Gounaau , Niramal Tan Trikhaa Tapati Nivaareeai ।
The significance of bathing at places of pilgrimage is that body becomes clean and free of all desires and attractions.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਦਰਪਨ ਦੀਪ ਕਰ ਗਹੇ ਕੋ ਇਹੈ ਗੁਨਾਉ ਪੇਖਤ ਚਿਹਨ ਮਗ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸੰਮਾਰੀਐ ।
दरपन दीप कर गहे को इहै गुनाउपेखत चिहन मग सुरति संमारीऐ ।
Darapan Deep Kar Gahay Ko Ihai Gounaau , Paykhat Chihan Mag Surati Sanmaareeai ।
Holding of mirror in the hand shows one the shape of features and body structure. Carrying a lamp in hand makes one aware of the path one walks on.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਭੇਟਤ ਭਤਾਰ ਨਾਰਿ ਕੋ ਇਹੈ ਗੁਨਾਉ ਸ੍ਵਾਂਤਬੂੰਦ ਸੀਪ ਗਤਿ ਲੈ ਗਰਬ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਰੀਐ ।
भेटत भतार नारि को इहै गुनाउ स्वांतबूंद सीप गति लै गरब प्रतिपारीऐ ।
Bhaytat Bhataar Naari Ko Ihai Gounaau , Svaantaboond Seep Gati Lai Garab Pratipaareeai ।
The union of husband and wife is like swati drop falling in an oyster that develops into a pearl. The wife becomes pregnant and she takes care of her pearl-like child in her womb.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਕੋ ਇਹੈ ਗੁਨਾਉ ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਕਰਿ ਹਾਰੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੀਐ ॥੩੭੭॥
तैसे गुर चरनि सरनि को इहै गुनाउ गुर उपदेस करि हारु उरि धारीऐ ॥३७७॥
Taisay Gur Charani Sarani Ko Ihai Gounaau , Gur Oupadays Kari Haaru Uri Dhaareeai ॥377॥
Similarly, a disciple taking refuge of the True Guru and getting initiation from him is that the Sikh of the Guru adopts the teachings of the True Guru in his heart and lives his life accordingly. (377)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਤ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਸੁਤ ਪੋਖਤ ਸਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਬਿਹਸਤ ਬਿਹਸਾਇ ਕੈ ।
जैसे माता पिता न बीचारत बिकार सुत पोखत सप्रेम बिहसत बिहसाइ कै ।
Jaisay Maataa Pitaa N Beechaarat Bikaar Souta , Pokhat Sapraym Bihasat Bihasaai Kai ।
Just as the parents take no notice of the faults of their son and bring him up in happy and pleasant atmosphere.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾਵੰਤ ਜੰਤ ਬੈਦਹਿ ਬ੍ਰਿਤਾਂਤ ਕਹੈ ਪਰਖ ਪਰੀਖਾ ਉਪਚਾਰਤ ਰਸਾਇ ਕੈ ।
जैसे ब्रिथावंत जंत बैदहि ब्रितांत कहै परख परीखा उपचारत रसाइ कै ।
Jaisay Bridaavant Jant Baidahi Britaant Kahai , Parakh Pareekhaa Oupachaarat Rasaai Kai ।
Just as a patient suffering from pain explains his ailment to the physician, ignoring his carelessness in maintaining his health, the physician administers medicine lovingly after thorough investigation,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਚਟੀਆ ਅਨੇਕ ਜੈਸੇ ਏਕ ਚਟਿਸਾਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਬਿਦਿਆਵੰਤ ਕਰੈ ਪਾਧਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਸੈ ਪੜਾਇ ਕੈ ।
चटीआ अनेक जैसे एक चटिसार बिखै बिदिआवंत करै पाधा प्रीति सै पड़ाइ कै ।
Chateeaa Anayk Jaisay Ayk Chatisaar Bikhai , Bidiaavant Karai Paadhaa Preeti Sai Parhaai Kai ।
Just as there are many students in a school, the teacher does not look into their childish pranks and nuisance but teaches them devotedly to make them knowledgeable,
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨ ਕੈ ਅਉਗੁਨ ਅਵਗਿਆ ਮੇਟੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸੈ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਝਾਇ ਕੈ ॥੩੭੮॥
तैसे गुरसिखन कै अउगुन अवगिआ मेटै ब्रहम बिबेक सै सहज समझाइ कै ॥३७८॥
Taisay Gursikhan Kai Aougoun Avagiaa Maytai , Braham Bibayk Sai Sahaj Samajhaai Kai ॥378॥
So does the True Guru bless the Sikhs in His refuge with divine knowledge and high state of equipoise, thus obliterating their ill deeds performed in ignorance. (378)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਕਰਤ ਸੁਤ ਅਨਿਕ ਇਆਨਪਨ ਤਊ ਨ ਜਨਨੀ ਅਤੁਗਨ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰਿਓ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ करत सुत अनिक इआनपन तऊ न जननी अतुगन उरि धारिओ है ।
Jaisay Tau Karat Sout Anik Iaanapana , Taoo N Jananee Atougan Uri Dhaariao Hai ।
Just as a mother ignores many of her son's amateurish deeds and brings him up with love and care.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸਰਨਿ ਸੂਰਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਤਗਿਆ ਰਾਖੈ ਅਨਿਕ ਅਵਗਿਆ ਕੀਏ ਮਾਰਿ ਨ ਬਿਡਾਰਿਓ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ सरनि सूरि पूरन परतगिआ राखै अनिक अवगिआ कीए मारि न बिडारिओ है ।
Jaisay Tau Sarani Soori Pooran Paratagiaa Raakhai , Anik Avagiaa Keeay Maari N Bidaariao Hai ।
Just as a warrior abides by his woe/pledge in respect of one who comes in his refuge and despite his showing disrespect does not kill him.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੈਸੇ ਤਉ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਜਲੁ ਕਾਸਟਹਿ ਨ ਬੋਰਤ ਕਰਤ ਚਿਤ ਲਾਜ ਅਪਨੋਈ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਰਿਓ ਹੈ ।
जैसे तउ सरिता जलु कासटहि न बोरत करत चित लाज अपनोई प्रतिपारिओ है ।
Jaisay Tau Saritaa Jalu Kaasatahi N Borata , Karat Chit Laaj Apanoee Pratipaariao Hai ।
Just as a log of wood does not sink in river, since it carries a latent respect that he (river) has helped the tree grow by providing it with life-giving water.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਤੈਸੇ ਹੀ ਪਰਮ ਗੁਰ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸ ਗਤਿ ਸਿਖਨ ਕੋ ਕਿਰਤੁ ਕਰਮੁ ਕਛੂ ਨਾ ਬਿਚਾਰਿਓ ਹੈ ॥੩੭੯॥
तैसे ही परम गुर पारस परस गति सिखन को किरतु करमु कछू ना बिचारिओ है ॥३७९॥
Taisay Hee Param Gur Paaras Paras Gati , Sikhan Ko Kiratu Karamu Kachhoo Naa Bichaariao Hai ॥379॥
So is the great benefactor True Guru who like a philosopher stone is capable of turning the Sikhs into gold-like metal. He does not dwell on their erstwhile deeds and by blessing them with Naam Simran, make them virtuous like Himself. (379)
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
ਜੋਈ ਕੁਲਾ ਧਰਮ ਕਰਮ ਕੈ ਸੁਚਾਰ ਚਾਰ ਸੋਈ ਪਰਵਾਰਿ ਬਿਖੈ ਸ੍ਰੇਸਟੁ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।
जोई कुला धरम करम कै सुचार चार सोई परवारि बिखै स्रेसटु बखानीऐ ।
Joee Kulaa Dharam Karam Kai Souchaar Chaara , Soee Paravaari Bikhai Sraysatu Bakhaaneeai ।
He who performs all deeds according to his family traditions, behaves well and kindly is known as an ideal person in the family.
Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye
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