ਤਬ ਸਿਵ ਸਕਤਿ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਿਤੁ ਠਾਇ ॥

तब सिव सकति कहहु कितु ठाइ ॥

Tab siv sakati kahahu kitu thaai ||

Then where was mind and where was matter - where was Shiva and Shakti?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਆਪਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਅਪਨੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਧਰੈ ॥

जब आपहि आपि अपनी जोति धरै ॥

Jab aapahi aapi apanee joti dharai ||

When He held His Own Light unto Himself,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਬ ਕਵਨ ਨਿਡਰੁ ਕਵਨ ਕਤ ਡਰੈ ॥

तब कवन निडरु कवन कत डरै ॥

Tab kavan nidaru kavan kat darai ||

Then who was fearless, and who was afraid?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਆਪਨ ਚਲਿਤ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਨੈਹਾਰ ॥

आपन चलित आपि करनैहार ॥

Aapan chalit aapi karanaihaar ||

He Himself is the Performer in His own plays;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਨਾਨਕ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ॥੨॥

नानक ठाकुर अगम अपार ॥२॥

Naanak thaakur agam apaar ||2||

O Nanak, the Lord Master is Unfathomable and Infinite. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਸੁਖ ਆਪਨ ਆਸਨ ॥

अबिनासी सुख आपन आसन ॥

Abinaasee sukh aapan aasan ||

When the Immortal Lord was seated at ease,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਕਹੁ ਕਹਾ ਬਿਨਾਸਨ ॥

तह जनम मरन कहु कहा बिनासन ॥

Tah janam maran kahu kahaa binaasan ||

Then where was birth, death and dissolution?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਰਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਇ ॥

जब पूरन करता प्रभु सोइ ॥

Jab pooran karataa prbhu soi ||

When there was only God, the Perfect Creator,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਬ ਜਮ ਕੀ ਤ੍ਰਾਸ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਿਸੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

तब जम की त्रास कहहु किसु होइ ॥

Tab jam kee traas kahahu kisu hoi ||

Then who was afraid of death?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਏਕਾ ॥

जब अबिगत अगोचर प्रभ एका ॥

Jab abigat agochar prbh ekaa ||

When there was only the One Lord, unmanifest and incomprehensible,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਬ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਗੁਪਤ ਕਿਸੁ ਪੂਛਤ ਲੇਖਾ ॥

तब चित्र गुपत किसु पूछत लेखा ॥

Tab chitr gupat kisu poochhat lekhaa ||

Then who was called to account by the recording scribes of the conscious and the subconscious?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਨਾਥ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਅਗੋਚਰ ਅਗਾਧੇ ॥

जब नाथ निरंजन अगोचर अगाधे ॥

Jab naath niranjjan agochar agaadhe ||

When there was only the Immaculate, Incomprehensible, Unfathomable Master,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਬ ਕਉਨ ਛੁਟੇ ਕਉਨ ਬੰਧਨ ਬਾਧੇ ॥

तब कउन छुटे कउन बंधन बाधे ॥

Tab kaun chhute kaun banddhan baadhe ||

Then who was emancipated, and who was held in bondage?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਆਪਨ ਆਪ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਅਚਰਜਾ ॥

आपन आप आप ही अचरजा ॥

Aapan aap aap hee acharajaa ||

He Himself, in and of Himself, is the most wonderful.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪਨ ਰੂਪ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਉਪਰਜਾ ॥੩॥

नानक आपन रूप आप ही उपरजा ॥३॥

Naanak aapan roop aap hee uparajaa ||3||

O Nanak, He Himself created His Own Form. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਤਿ ਹੋਤਾ ॥

जह निरमल पुरखु पुरख पति होता ॥

Jah niramal purakhu purakh pati hotaa ||

When there was only the Immaculate Being, the Lord of beings,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਬਿਨੁ ਮੈਲੁ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਿਆ ਧੋਤਾ ॥

तह बिनु मैलु कहहु किआ धोता ॥

Tah binu mailu kahahu kiaa dhotaa ||

There was no filth, so what was there to be washed clean?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਨਿਰਬਾਨ ॥

जह निरंजन निरंकार निरबान ॥

Jah niranjjan nirankkaar nirabaan ||

When there was only the Pure, Formless Lord in Nirvaanaa,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਕਉਨ ਕਉ ਮਾਨ ਕਉਨ ਅਭਿਮਾਨ ॥

तह कउन कउ मान कउन अभिमान ॥

Tah kaun kau maan kaun abhimaan ||

Then who was honored, and who was dishonored?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਸਰੂਪ ਕੇਵਲ ਜਗਦੀਸ ॥

जह सरूप केवल जगदीस ॥

Jah saroop keval jagadees ||

When there was only the Form of the Lord of the Universe,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਛਲ ਛਿਦ੍ਰ ਲਗਤ ਕਹੁ ਕੀਸ ॥

तह छल छिद्र लगत कहु कीस ॥

Tah chhal chhidr lagat kahu kees ||

Then who was tainted by fraud and sin?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਸੰਗਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥

जह जोति सरूपी जोति संगि समावै ॥

Jah joti saroopee joti sanggi samaavai ||

When the Embodiment of Light was immersed in His Own Light,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਕਿਸਹਿ ਭੂਖ ਕਵਨੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਾਵੈ ॥

तह किसहि भूख कवनु त्रिपतावै ॥

Tah kisahi bhookh kavanu tripataavai ||

Then who was hungry, and who was satisfied?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਕਰਨ ਕਰਾਵਨ ਕਰਨੈਹਾਰੁ ॥

करन करावन करनैहारु ॥

Karan karaavan karanaihaaru ||

He is the Cause of causes, the Creator Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਰਤੇ ਕਾ ਨਾਹਿ ਸੁਮਾਰੁ ॥੪॥

नानक करते का नाहि सुमारु ॥४॥

Naanak karate kaa naahi sumaaru ||4||

O Nanak, the Creator is beyond calculation. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਅਪਨੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਆਪਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਬਨਾਈ ॥

जब अपनी सोभा आपन संगि बनाई ॥

Jab apanee sobhaa aapan sanggi banaaee ||

When His Glory was contained within Himself,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਬ ਕਵਨ ਮਾਇ ਬਾਪ ਮਿਤ੍ਰ ਸੁਤ ਭਾਈ ॥

तब कवन माइ बाप मित्र सुत भाई ॥

Tab kavan maai baap mitr sut bhaaee ||

Then who was mother, father, friend, child or sibling?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਸਰਬ ਕਲਾ ਆਪਹਿ ਪਰਬੀਨ ॥

जह सरब कला आपहि परबीन ॥

Jah sarab kalaa aapahi parabeen ||

When all power and wisdom was latent within Him,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਬੇਦ ਕਤੇਬ ਕਹਾ ਕੋਊ ਚੀਨ ॥

तह बेद कतेब कहा कोऊ चीन ॥

Tah bed kateb kahaa kou cheen ||

Then where were the Vedas and the scriptures, and who was there to read them?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਬ ਆਪਨ ਆਪੁ ਆਪਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੈ ॥

जब आपन आपु आपि उरि धारै ॥

Jab aapan aapu aapi uri dhaarai ||

When He kept Himself, All-in-all, unto His Own Heart,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਉ ਸਗਨ ਅਪਸਗਨ ਕਹਾ ਬੀਚਾਰੈ ॥

तउ सगन अपसगन कहा बीचारै ॥

Tau sagan apasagan kahaa beechaarai ||

Then who considered omens to be good or bad?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਆਪਨ ਊਚ ਆਪਨ ਆਪਿ ਨੇਰਾ ॥

जह आपन ऊच आपन आपि नेरा ॥

Jah aapan uch aapan aapi neraa ||

When He Himself was lofty, and He Himself was near at hand,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਕਉਨ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਕਉਨੁ ਕਹੀਐ ਚੇਰਾ ॥

तह कउन ठाकुरु कउनु कहीऐ चेरा ॥

Tah kaun thaakuru kaunu kaheeai cheraa ||

Then who was called master, and who was called disciple?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਬਿਸਮਨ ਬਿਸਮ ਰਹੇ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ॥

बिसमन बिसम रहे बिसमाद ॥

Bisaman bisam rahe bisamaad ||

We are wonder-struck at the wondrous wonder of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਨਾਨਕ ਅਪਨੀ ਗਤਿ ਜਾਨਹੁ ਆਪਿ ॥੫॥

नानक अपनी गति जानहु आपि ॥५॥

Naanak apanee gati jaanahu aapi ||5||

O Nanak, He alone knows His own state. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਅਛਲ ਅਛੇਦ ਅਭੇਦ ਸਮਾਇਆ ॥

जह अछल अछेद अभेद समाइआ ॥

Jah achhal achhed abhed samaaiaa ||

When the Undeceiveable, Impenetrable, Inscrutable One was self-absorbed,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਊਹਾ ਕਿਸਹਿ ਬਿਆਪਤ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

ऊहा किसहि बिआपत माइआ ॥

Uhaa kisahi biaapat maaiaa ||

Then who was swayed by Maya?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਆਪਸ ਕਉ ਆਪਹਿ ਆਦੇਸੁ ॥

आपस कउ आपहि आदेसु ॥

Aapas kau aapahi aadesu ||

When He paid homage to Himself,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਿਹੁ ਗੁਣ ਕਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਪਰਵੇਸੁ ॥

तिहु गुण का नाही परवेसु ॥

Tihu gu(nn) kaa naahee paravesu ||

Then the three qualities were not prevailing.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਏਕਹਿ ਏਕ ਏਕ ਭਗਵੰਤਾ ॥

जह एकहि एक एक भगवंता ॥

Jah ekahi ek ek bhagavanttaa ||

When there was only the One, the One and Only Lord God,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਕਉਨੁ ਅਚਿੰਤੁ ਕਿਸੁ ਲਾਗੈ ਚਿੰਤਾ ॥

तह कउनु अचिंतु किसु लागै चिंता ॥

Tah kaunu achinttu kisu laagai chinttaa ||

Then who was not anxious, and who felt anxiety?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਆਪਨ ਆਪੁ ਆਪਿ ਪਤੀਆਰਾ ॥

जह आपन आपु आपि पतीआरा ॥

Jah aapan aapu aapi pateeaaraa ||

When He Himself was satisfied with Himself,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਹ ਕਉਨੁ ਕਥੈ ਕਉਨੁ ਸੁਨਨੈਹਾਰਾ ॥

तह कउनु कथै कउनु सुननैहारा ॥

Tah kaunu kathai kaunu sunanaihaaraa ||

Then who spoke and who listened?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਬਹੁ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਊਚ ਤੇ ਊਚਾ ॥

बहु बेअंत ऊच ते ऊचा ॥

Bahu beantt uch te uchaa ||

He is vast and infinite, the highest of the high.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਪਸ ਕਉ ਆਪਹਿ ਪਹੂਚਾ ॥੬॥

नानक आपस कउ आपहि पहूचा ॥६॥

Naanak aapas kau aapahi pahoochaa ||6||

O Nanak, He alone can reach Himself. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਜਹ ਆਪਿ ਰਚਿਓ ਪਰਪੰਚੁ ਅਕਾਰੁ ॥

जह आपि रचिओ परपंचु अकारु ॥

Jah aapi rachio parapancchu akaaru ||

When He Himself fashioned the visible world of the creation,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਤਿਹੁ ਗੁਣ ਮਹਿ ਕੀਨੋ ਬਿਸਥਾਰੁ ॥

तिहु गुण महि कीनो बिसथारु ॥

Tihu gu(nn) mahi keeno bisathaaru ||

He made the world subject to the three dispositions.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਪਾਪੁ ਪੁੰਨੁ ਤਹ ਭਈ ਕਹਾਵਤ ॥

पापु पुंनु तह भई कहावत ॥

Paapu punnu tah bhaee kahaavat ||

Sin and virtue then began to be spoken of.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 291

ਕੋਊ ਨਰਕ ਕੋਊ ਸੁਰਗ ਬੰਛਾਵਤ ॥

कोऊ नरक कोऊ सुरग बंछावत ॥

Kou narak kou surag bancchhaavat ||

Some have gone to hell, and some yearn for paradise.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਲ ਜਾਲ ਮਾਇਆ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥

आल जाल माइआ जंजाल ॥

Aal jaal maaiaa janjjaal ||

Worldly snares and entanglements of Maya,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਹਉਮੈ ਮੋਹ ਭਰਮ ਭੈ ਭਾਰ ॥

हउमै मोह भरम भै भार ॥

Haumai moh bharam bhai bhaar ||

Egotism, attachment, doubt and loads of fear;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਦੂਖ ਸੂਖ ਮਾਨ ਅਪਮਾਨ ॥

दूख सूख मान अपमान ॥

Dookh sookh maan apamaan ||

Pain and pleasure, honor and dishonor

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਕੀਓ ਬਖੵਾਨ ॥

अनिक प्रकार कीओ बख्यान ॥

Anik prkaar keeo bakhyaan ||

These came to be described in various ways.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਨ ਖੇਲੁ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੈ ॥

आपन खेलु आपि करि देखै ॥

Aapan khelu aapi kari dekhai ||

He Himself creates and beholds His own drama.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਖੇਲੁ ਸੰਕੋਚੈ ਤਉ ਨਾਨਕ ਏਕੈ ॥੭॥

खेलु संकोचै तउ नानक एकै ॥७॥

Khelu sankkochai tau naanak ekai ||7||

He winds up the drama, and then, O Nanak, He alone remains. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਹ ਅਬਿਗਤੁ ਭਗਤੁ ਤਹ ਆਪਿ ॥

जह अबिगतु भगतु तह आपि ॥

Jah abigatu bhagatu tah aapi ||

Wherever the Eternal Lord's devotee is, He Himself is there.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਹ ਪਸਰੈ ਪਾਸਾਰੁ ਸੰਤ ਪਰਤਾਪਿ ॥

जह पसरै पासारु संत परतापि ॥

Jah pasarai paasaaru santt parataapi ||

He unfolds the expanse of His creation for the glory of His Saint.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਦੁਹੂ ਪਾਖ ਕਾ ਆਪਹਿ ਧਨੀ ॥

दुहू पाख का आपहि धनी ॥

Duhoo paakh kaa aapahi dhanee ||

He Himself is the Master of both worlds.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਉਨ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਉਨਹੂ ਬਨੀ ॥

उन की सोभा उनहू बनी ॥

Un kee sobhaa unahoo banee ||

His Praise is to Himself alone.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਹਿ ਕਉਤਕ ਕਰੈ ਅਨਦ ਚੋਜ ॥

आपहि कउतक करै अनद चोज ॥

Aapahi kautak karai anad choj ||

He Himself performs and plays His amusements and games.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਹਿ ਰਸ ਭੋਗਨ ਨਿਰਜੋਗ ॥

आपहि रस भोगन निरजोग ॥

Aapahi ras bhogan nirajog ||

He Himself enjoys pleasures, and yet He is unaffected and untouched.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਆਪਨ ਨਾਇ ਲਾਵੈ ॥

जिसु भावै तिसु आपन नाइ लावै ॥

Jisu bhaavai tisu aapan naai laavai ||

He attaches whomever He pleases to His Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਖੇਲ ਖਿਲਾਵੈ ॥

जिसु भावै तिसु खेल खिलावै ॥

Jisu bhaavai tisu khel khilaavai ||

He causes whomever He pleases to play in His play.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਬੇਸੁਮਾਰ ਅਥਾਹ ਅਗਨਤ ਅਤੋਲੈ ॥

बेसुमार अथाह अगनत अतोलै ॥

Besumaar athaah aganat atolai ||

He is beyond calculation, beyond measure, uncountable and unfathomable.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਿਉ ਬੁਲਾਵਹੁ ਤਿਉ ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸ ਬੋਲੈ ॥੮॥੨੧॥

जिउ बुलावहु तिउ नानक दास बोलै ॥८॥२१॥

Jiu bulaavahu tiu naanak daas bolai ||8||21||

As You inspire him to speak, O Lord, so does servant Nanak speak. ||8||21||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਕੇ ਠਾਕੁਰਾ ਆਪੇ ਵਰਤਣਹਾਰ ॥

जीअ जंत के ठाकुरा आपे वरतणहार ॥

Jeea jantt ke thaakuraa aape varata(nn)ahaar ||

O Lord and Master of all beings and creatures, You Yourself are prevailing everywhere.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਨਾਨਕ ਏਕੋ ਪਸਰਿਆ ਦੂਜਾ ਕਹ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਾਰ ॥੧॥

नानक एको पसरिआ दूजा कह द्रिसटार ॥१॥

Naanak eko pasariaa doojaa kah drisataar ||1||

O Nanak, The One is All-pervading; where is any other to be seen? ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅਸਟਪਦੀ ॥

असटपदी ॥

Asatapadee ||

Ashtapadee:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਿ ਕਥੈ ਆਪਿ ਸੁਨਨੈਹਾਰੁ ॥

आपि कथै आपि सुननैहारु ॥

Aapi kathai aapi sunanaihaaru ||

He Himself is the speaker, and He Himself is the listener.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਹਿ ਏਕੁ ਆਪਿ ਬਿਸਥਾਰੁ ॥

आपहि एकु आपि बिसथारु ॥

Aapahi eku aapi bisathaaru ||

He Himself is the One, and He Himself is the many.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਉਪਾਏ ॥

जा तिसु भावै ता स्रिसटि उपाए ॥

Jaa tisu bhaavai taa srisati upaae ||

When it pleases Him, He creates the world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਨੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਲਏ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

आपनै भाणै लए समाए ॥

Aapanai bhaa(nn)ai lae samaae ||

As He pleases, He absorbs it back into Himself.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਤੁਮ ਤੇ ਭਿੰਨ ਨਹੀ ਕਿਛੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

तुम ते भिंन नही किछु होइ ॥

Tum te bhinn nahee kichhu hoi ||

Without You, nothing can be done.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਆਪਨ ਸੂਤਿ ਸਭੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਪਰੋਇ ॥

आपन सूति सभु जगतु परोइ ॥

Aapan sooti sabhu jagatu paroi ||

Upon Your thread, You have strung the whole world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਾ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਜੀਉ ਆਪਿ ਬੁਝਾਏ ॥

जा कउ प्रभ जीउ आपि बुझाए ॥

Jaa kau prbh jeeu aapi bujhaae ||

One whom God Himself inspires to understand

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੋਈ ਜਨੁ ਪਾਏ ॥

सचु नामु सोई जनु पाए ॥

Sachu naamu soee janu paae ||

- that person obtains the True Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸੋ ਸਮਦਰਸੀ ਤਤ ਕਾ ਬੇਤਾ ॥

सो समदरसी तत का बेता ॥

So samadarasee tat kaa betaa ||

He looks impartially upon all, and he knows the essential reality.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਗਲ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਕਾ ਜੇਤਾ ॥੧॥

नानक सगल स्रिसटि का जेता ॥१॥

Naanak sagal srisati kaa jetaa ||1||

O Nanak, he conquers the whole world. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ੍ਰ ਸਭ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਹਾਥ ॥

जीअ जंत्र सभ ता कै हाथ ॥

Jeea janttr sabh taa kai haath ||

All beings and creatures are in His Hands.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਦੀਨ ਦਇਆਲ ਅਨਾਥ ਕੋ ਨਾਥੁ ॥

दीन दइआल अनाथ को नाथु ॥

Deen daiaal anaath ko naathu ||

He is Merciful to the meek, the Patron of the patronless.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਿਸੁ ਰਾਖੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮਾਰੈ ॥

जिसु राखै तिसु कोइ न मारै ॥

Jisu raakhai tisu koi na maarai ||

No one can kill those who are protected by Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸੋ ਮੂਆ ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਹੁ ਬਿਸਾਰੈ ॥

सो मूआ जिसु मनहु बिसारै ॥

So mooaa jisu manahu bisaarai ||

One who is forgotten by God, is already dead.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਤਿਸੁ ਤਜਿ ਅਵਰ ਕਹਾ ਕੋ ਜਾਇ ॥

तिसु तजि अवर कहा को जाइ ॥

Tisu taji avar kahaa ko jaai ||

Leaving Him, where else could anyone go?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸਭ ਸਿਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਰਾਇ ॥

सभ सिरि एकु निरंजन राइ ॥

Sabh siri eku niranjjan raai ||

Over the heads of all is the One, the Immaculate King.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜੀਅ ਕੀ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਜਾ ਕੈ ਸਭ ਹਾਥਿ ॥

जीअ की जुगति जा कै सभ हाथि ॥

Jeea kee jugati jaa kai sabh haathi ||

The ways and means of all beings are in His Hands.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਜਾਨਹੁ ਸਾਥਿ ॥

अंतरि बाहरि जानहु साथि ॥

Anttari baahari jaanahu saathi ||

Inwardly and outwardly, know that He is with you.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਗੁਨ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਬੇਅੰਤ ਅਪਾਰ ॥

गुन निधान बेअंत अपार ॥

Gun nidhaan beantt apaar ||

He is the Ocean of excellence, infinite and endless.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਾਸ ਸਦਾ ਬਲਿਹਾਰ ॥੨॥

नानक दास सदा बलिहार ॥२॥

Naanak daas sadaa balihaar ||2||

Slave Nanak is forever a sacrifice to Him. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਪੂਰਨ ਪੂਰਿ ਰਹੇ ਦਇਆਲ ॥

पूरन पूरि रहे दइआल ॥

Pooran poori rahe daiaal ||

The Perfect, Merciful Lord is pervading everywhere.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸਭ ਊਪਰਿ ਹੋਵਤ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ॥

सभ ऊपरि होवत किरपाल ॥

Sabh upari hovat kirapaal ||

His kindness extends to all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅਪਨੇ ਕਰਤਬ ਜਾਨੈ ਆਪਿ ॥

अपने करतब जानै आपि ॥

Apane karatab jaanai aapi ||

He Himself knows His own ways.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਰਹਿਓ ਬਿਆਪਿ ॥

अंतरजामी रहिओ बिआपि ॥

Anttarajaamee rahio biaapi ||

The Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts, is present everywhere.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲੈ ਜੀਅਨ ਬਹੁ ਭਾਤਿ ॥

प्रतिपालै जीअन बहु भाति ॥

Prtipaalai jeean bahu bhaati ||

He cherishes His living beings in so many ways.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਰਚਿਓ ਸੁ ਤਿਸਹਿ ਧਿਆਤਿ ॥

जो जो रचिओ सु तिसहि धिआति ॥

Jo jo rachio su tisahi dhiaati ||

That which He has created meditates on Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

जिसु भावै तिसु लए मिलाइ ॥

Jisu bhaavai tisu lae milaai ||

Whoever pleases Him, He blends into Himself.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ॥

भगति करहि हरि के गुण गाइ ॥

Bhagati karahi hari ke gu(nn) gaai ||

They perform His devotional service and sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸੁ ਕਰਿ ਮਾਨਿਆ ॥

मन अंतरि बिस्वासु करि मानिआ ॥

Man anttari bisvaasu kari maaniaa ||

With heart-felt faith, they believe in Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਕਰਨਹਾਰੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਕੁ ਜਾਨਿਆ ॥੩॥

करनहारु नानक इकु जानिआ ॥३॥

Karanahaaru naanak iku jaaniaa ||3||

O Nanak, they realize the One, the Creator Lord. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਨੁ ਲਾਗਾ ਹਰਿ ਏਕੈ ਨਾਇ ॥

जनु लागा हरि एकै नाइ ॥

Janu laagaa hari ekai naai ||

The Lord's humble servant is committed to His Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਆਸ ਨ ਬਿਰਥੀ ਜਾਇ ॥

तिस की आस न बिरथी जाइ ॥

Tis kee aas na birathee jaai ||

His hopes do not go in vain.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਸੇਵਕ ਕਉ ਸੇਵਾ ਬਨਿ ਆਈ ॥

सेवक कउ सेवा बनि आई ॥

Sevak kau sevaa bani aaee ||

The servant's purpose is to serve;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਬੂਝਿ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਈ ॥

हुकमु बूझि परम पदु पाई ॥

Hukamu boojhi param padu paaee ||

Obeying the Lord's Command, the supreme status is obtained.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਇਸ ਤੇ ਊਪਰਿ ਨਹੀ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

इस ते ऊपरि नही बीचारु ॥

Is te upari nahee beechaaru ||

Beyond this, he has no other thought.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਬਸਿਆ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੁ ॥

जा कै मनि बसिआ निरंकारु ॥

Jaa kai mani basiaa nirankkaaru ||

Within his mind, the Formless Lord abides.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਬੰਧਨ ਤੋਰਿ ਭਏ ਨਿਰਵੈਰ ॥

बंधन तोरि भए निरवैर ॥

Banddhan tori bhae niravair ||

His bonds are cut away, and he becomes free of hatred.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਪੂਜਹਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਪੈਰ ॥

अनदिनु पूजहि गुर के पैर ॥

Anadinu poojahi gur ke pair ||

Night and day, he worships the Feet of the Guru.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਇਹ ਲੋਕ ਸੁਖੀਏ ਪਰਲੋਕ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ॥

इह लोक सुखीए परलोक सुहेले ॥

Ih lok sukheee paralok suhele ||

He is at peace in this world, and happy in the next.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 292

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਆਪਹਿ ਮੇਲੇ ॥੪॥

नानक हरि प्रभि आपहि मेले ॥४॥

Naanak hari prbhi aapahi mele ||4||

O Nanak, the Lord God unites him with Himself. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਅਨੰਦ ॥

साधसंगि मिलि करहु अनंद ॥

Saadhasanggi mili karahu anandd ||

Join the Company of the Holy, and be happy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਗੁਨ ਗਾਵਹੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦ ॥

गुन गावहु प्रभ परमानंद ॥

Gun gaavahu prbh paramaanandd ||

Sing the Glories of God, the embodiment of supreme bliss.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਤਤੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

राम नाम ततु करहु बीचारु ॥

Raam naam tatu karahu beechaaru ||

Contemplate the essence of the Lord's Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਦ੍ਰੁਲਭ ਦੇਹ ਕਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਉਧਾਰੁ ॥

द्रुलभ देह का करहु उधारु ॥

Drulabh deh kaa karahu udhaaru ||

Redeem this human body, so difficult to obtain.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਚਨ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਉ ॥

अम्रित बचन हरि के गुन गाउ ॥

Ammmrit bachan hari ke gun gaau ||

Sing the Ambrosial Words of the Lord's Glorious Praises;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਤਰਨ ਕਾ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਆਉ ॥

प्रान तरन का इहै सुआउ ॥

Praan taran kaa ihai suaau ||

This is the way to save your mortal soul.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਪੇਖਹੁ ਨੇਰਾ ॥

आठ पहर प्रभ पेखहु नेरा ॥

Aath pahar prbh pekhahu neraa ||

Behold God near at hand, twenty-four hours a day.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਮਿਟੈ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ॥

मिटै अगिआनु बिनसै अंधेरा ॥

Mitai agiaanu binasai anddheraa ||

Ignorance shall depart, and darkness shall be dispelled.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸੁਨਿ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਬਸਾਵਹੁ ॥

सुनि उपदेसु हिरदै बसावहु ॥

Suni upadesu hiradai basaavahu ||

Listen to the Teachings, and enshrine them in your heart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਮਨ ਇਛੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਫਲ ਪਾਵਹੁ ॥੫॥

मन इछे नानक फल पावहु ॥५॥

Man ichhe naanak phal paavahu ||5||

O Nanak, you shall obtain the fruits of your mind's desires. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਹਲਤੁ ਪਲਤੁ ਦੁਇ ਲੇਹੁ ਸਵਾਰਿ ॥

हलतु पलतु दुइ लेहु सवारि ॥

Halatu palatu dui lehu savaari ||

Embellish both this world and the next;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰਿ ॥

राम नामु अंतरि उरि धारि ॥

Raam naamu anttari uri dhaari ||

Enshrine the Lord's Name deep within your heart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਦੀਖਿਆ ॥

पूरे गुर की पूरी दीखिआ ॥

Poore gur kee pooree deekhiaa ||

Perfect are the Teachings of the Perfect Guru.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਾਚੁ ਪਰੀਖਿਆ ॥

जिसु मनि बसै तिसु साचु परीखिआ ॥

Jisu mani basai tisu saachu pareekhiaa ||

That person, within whose mind it abides, realizes the Truth.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਹੁ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

मनि तनि नामु जपहु लिव लाइ ॥

Mani tani naamu japahu liv laai ||

With your mind and body, chant the Naam; lovingly attune yourself to it.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਦੂਖੁ ਦਰਦੁ ਮਨ ਤੇ ਭਉ ਜਾਇ ॥

दूखु दरदु मन ते भउ जाइ ॥

Dookhu daradu man te bhau jaai ||

Sorrow, pain and fear shall depart from your mind.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਚੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ਕਰਹੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ ॥

सचु वापारु करहु वापारी ॥

Sachu vaapaaru karahu vaapaaree ||

Deal in the true trade, O trader,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਦਰਗਹ ਨਿਬਹੈ ਖੇਪ ਤੁਮਾਰੀ ॥

दरगह निबहै खेप तुमारी ॥

Daragah nibahai khep tumaaree ||

And your merchandise shall be safe in the Court of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਏਕਾ ਟੇਕ ਰਖਹੁ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

एका टेक रखहु मन माहि ॥

Ekaa tek rakhahu man maahi ||

Keep the Support of the One in your mind.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਾਨਕ ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਆਵਹਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੬॥

नानक बहुरि न आवहि जाहि ॥६॥

Naanak bahuri na aavahi jaahi ||6||

O Nanak, you shall not have to come and go in reincarnation again. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਦੂਰਿ ਕਹਾ ਕੋ ਜਾਇ ॥

तिस ते दूरि कहा को जाइ ॥

Tis te doori kahaa ko jaai ||

Where can anyone go, to get away from Him?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਉਬਰੈ ਰਾਖਨਹਾਰੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

उबरै राखनहारु धिआइ ॥

Ubarai raakhanahaaru dhiaai ||

Meditating on the Protector Lord, you shall be saved.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਿਰਭਉ ਜਪੈ ਸਗਲ ਭਉ ਮਿਟੈ ॥

निरभउ जपै सगल भउ मिटै ॥

Nirabhau japai sagal bhau mitai ||

Meditating on the Fearless Lord, all fear departs.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀ ਛੁਟੈ ॥

प्रभ किरपा ते प्राणी छुटै ॥

Prbh kirapaa te praa(nn)ee chhutai ||

By God's Grace, mortals are released.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਰਾਖੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਦੂਖ ॥

जिसु प्रभु राखै तिसु नाही दूख ॥

Jisu prbhu raakhai tisu naahee dookh ||

One who is protected by God never suffers in pain.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਤ ਮਨਿ ਹੋਵਤ ਸੂਖ ॥

नामु जपत मनि होवत सूख ॥

Naamu japat mani hovat sookh ||

Chanting the Naam, the mind becomes peaceful.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਚਿੰਤਾ ਜਾਇ ਮਿਟੈ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ॥

चिंता जाइ मिटै अहंकारु ॥

Chinttaa jaai mitai ahankkaaru ||

Anxiety departs, and ego is eliminated.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਕਉ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਪਹੁਚਨਹਾਰੁ ॥

तिसु जन कउ कोइ न पहुचनहारु ॥

Tisu jan kau koi na pahuchanahaaru ||

No one can equal that humble servant.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਿਰ ਊਪਰਿ ਠਾਢਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਸੂਰਾ ॥

सिर ऊपरि ठाढा गुरु सूरा ॥

Sir upari thaadhaa guru sooraa ||

The Brave and Powerful Guru stands over his head.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਾ ਕੇ ਕਾਰਜ ਪੂਰਾ ॥੭॥

नानक ता के कारज पूरा ॥७॥

Naanak taa ke kaaraj pooraa ||7||

O Nanak, his efforts are fulfilled. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਮਤਿ ਪੂਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ॥

मति पूरी अम्रितु जा की द्रिसटि ॥

Mati pooree ammmritu jaa kee drisati ||

His wisdom is perfect, and His Glance is Ambrosial.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਦਰਸਨੁ ਪੇਖਤ ਉਧਰਤ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ॥

दरसनु पेखत उधरत स्रिसटि ॥

Darasanu pekhat udharat srisati ||

Beholding His Vision, the universe is saved.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਅਨੂਪ ॥

चरन कमल जा के अनूप ॥

Charan kamal jaa ke anoop ||

His Lotus Feet are incomparably beautiful.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਫਲ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹਰਿ ਰੂਪ ॥

सफल दरसनु सुंदर हरि रूप ॥

Saphal darasanu sunddar hari roop ||

The Blessed Vision of His Darshan is fruitful and rewarding; His Lordly Form is beautiful.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਧੰਨੁ ਸੇਵਾ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥

धंनु सेवा सेवकु परवानु ॥

Dhannu sevaa sevaku paravaanu ||

Blessed is His service; His servant is famous.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨੁ ॥

अंतरजामी पुरखु प्रधानु ॥

Anttarajaamee purakhu prdhaanu ||

The Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts, is the most exalted Supreme Being.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਸੁ ਹੋਤ ਨਿਹਾਲੁ ॥

जिसु मनि बसै सु होत निहालु ॥

Jisu mani basai su hot nihaalu ||

That one, within whose mind He abides, is blissfully happy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਤਾ ਕੈ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਨ ਆਵਤ ਕਾਲੁ ॥

ता कै निकटि न आवत कालु ॥

Taa kai nikati na aavat kaalu ||

Death does not draw near him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਅਮਰ ਭਏ ਅਮਰਾ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

अमर भए अमरा पदु पाइआ ॥

Amar bhae amaraa padu paaiaa ||

One becomes immortal, and obtains the immortal status,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥੮॥੨੨॥

साधसंगि नानक हरि धिआइआ ॥८॥२२॥

Saadhasanggi naanak hari dhiaaiaa ||8||22||

Meditating on the Lord, O Nanak, in the Company of the Holy. ||8||22||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਜਨੁ ਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਧੇਰ ਬਿਨਾਸੁ ॥

गिआन अंजनु गुरि दीआ अगिआन अंधेर बिनासु ॥

Giaan anjjanu guri deeaa agiaan anddher binaasu ||

The Guru has given the healing ointment of spiritual wisdom, and dispelled the darkness of ignorance.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਹਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੰਤ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨਿ ਪਰਗਾਸੁ ॥੧॥

हरि किरपा ते संत भेटिआ नानक मनि परगासु ॥१॥

Hari kirapaa te santt bhetiaa naanak mani paragaasu ||1||

By the Lord's Grace, I have met the Saint; O Nanak, my mind is enlightened. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਅਸਟਪਦੀ ॥

असटपदी ॥

Asatapadee ||

Ashtapadee:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਡੀਠਾ ॥

संतसंगि अंतरि प्रभु डीठा ॥

Santtasanggi anttari prbhu deethaa ||

In the Society of the Saints, I see God deep within my being.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਾਮੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਕਾ ਲਾਗਾ ਮੀਠਾ ॥

नामु प्रभू का लागा मीठा ॥

Naamu prbhoo kaa laagaa meethaa ||

God's Name is sweet to me.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਗਲ ਸਮਿਗ੍ਰੀ ਏਕਸੁ ਘਟ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

सगल समिग्री एकसु घट माहि ॥

Sagal samigree ekasu ghat maahi ||

All things are contained in the Heart of the One,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਅਨਿਕ ਰੰਗ ਨਾਨਾ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਾਹਿ ॥

अनिक रंग नाना द्रिसटाहि ॥

Anik rangg naanaa drisataahi ||

Although they appear in so many various colors.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ॥

नउ निधि अम्रितु प्रभ का नामु ॥

Nau nidhi ammmritu prbh kaa naamu ||

The nine treasures are in the Ambrosial Name of God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਦੇਹੀ ਮਹਿ ਇਸ ਕਾ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮੁ ॥

देही महि इस का बिस्रामु ॥

Dehee mahi is kaa bisraamu ||

Within the human body is its place of rest.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸੁੰਨ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਅਨਹਤ ਤਹ ਨਾਦ ॥

सुंन समाधि अनहत तह नाद ॥

Sunn samaadhi anahat tah naad ||

The Deepest Samaadhi, and the unstruck sound current of the Naad are there.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਕਹਨੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ਅਚਰਜ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ॥

कहनु न जाई अचरज बिसमाद ॥

Kahanu na jaaee acharaj bisamaad ||

The wonder and marvel of it cannot be described.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਤਿਨਿ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਦਿਖਾਏ ॥

तिनि देखिआ जिसु आपि दिखाए ॥

Tini dekhiaa jisu aapi dikhaae ||

He alone sees it, unto whom God Himself reveals it.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਏ ॥੧॥

नानक तिसु जन सोझी पाए ॥१॥

Naanak tisu jan sojhee paae ||1||

O Nanak, that humble being understands. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸੋ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸੋ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਅਨੰਤ ॥

सो अंतरि सो बाहरि अनंत ॥

So anttari so baahari anantt ||

The Infinite Lord is inside, and outside as well.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਘਟਿ ਘਟਿ ਬਿਆਪਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

घटि घटि बिआपि रहिआ भगवंत ॥

Ghati ghati biaapi rahiaa bhagavantt ||

Deep within each and every heart, the Lord God is pervading.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਧਰਨਿ ਮਾਹਿ ਆਕਾਸ ਪਇਆਲ ॥

धरनि माहि आकास पइआल ॥

Dharani maahi aakaas paiaal ||

In the earth, in the Akaashic ethers, and in the nether regions of the underworld

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਸਰਬ ਲੋਕ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥

सरब लोक पूरन प्रतिपाल ॥

Sarab lok pooran prtipaal ||

In all worlds, He is the Perfect Cherisher.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 293

ਬਨਿ ਤਿਨਿ ਪਰਬਤਿ ਹੈ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ॥

बनि तिनि परबति है पारब्रहमु ॥

Bani tini parabati hai paarabrhamu ||

In the forests, fields and mountains, He is the Supreme Lord God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜੈਸੀ ਆਗਿਆ ਤੈਸਾ ਕਰਮੁ ॥

जैसी आगिआ तैसा करमु ॥

Jaisee aagiaa taisaa karamu ||

As He orders, so do His creatures act.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਪਉਣ ਪਾਣੀ ਬੈਸੰਤਰ ਮਾਹਿ ॥

पउण पाणी बैसंतर माहि ॥

Pau(nn) paa(nn)ee baisanttar maahi ||

He permeates the winds and the waters.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਚਾਰਿ ਕੁੰਟ ਦਹ ਦਿਸੇ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥

चारि कुंट दह दिसे समाहि ॥

Chaari kuntt dah dise samaahi ||

He is pervading in the four corners and in the ten directions.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਿਸ ਤੇ ਭਿੰਨ ਨਹੀ ਕੋ ਠਾਉ ॥

तिस ते भिंन नही को ठाउ ॥

Tis te bhinn nahee ko thaau ||

Without Him, there is no place at all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਉ ॥੨॥

गुर प्रसादि नानक सुखु पाउ ॥२॥

Gur prsaadi naanak sukhu paau ||2||

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, peace is obtained. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਬੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਦੇਖੁ ॥

बेद पुरान सिम्रिति महि देखु ॥

Bed puraan simmmriti mahi dekhu ||

See Him in the Vedas, the Puraanas and the Simritees.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਸੀਅਰ ਸੂਰ ਨਖੵਤ੍ਰ ਮਹਿ ਏਕੁ ॥

ससीअर सूर नख्यत्र महि एकु ॥

Saseear soor nakhytr mahi eku ||

In the moon, the sun and the stars, He is the One.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਬਾਣੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਬੋਲੈ ॥

बाणी प्रभ की सभु को बोलै ॥

Baa(nn)ee prbh kee sabhu ko bolai ||

The Bani of God's Word is spoken by everyone.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਿ ਅਡੋਲੁ ਨ ਕਬਹੂ ਡੋਲੈ ॥

आपि अडोलु न कबहू डोलै ॥

Aapi adolu na kabahoo dolai ||

He Himself is unwavering - He never wavers.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਰਬ ਕਲਾ ਕਰਿ ਖੇਲੈ ਖੇਲ ॥

सरब कला करि खेलै खेल ॥

Sarab kalaa kari khelai khel ||

With absolute power, He plays His play.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਮੋਲਿ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਣਹ ਅਮੋਲ ॥

मोलि न पाईऐ गुणह अमोल ॥

Moli na paaeeai gu(nn)ah amol ||

His value cannot be estimated; His virtues are invaluable.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਰਬ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਜੋਤਿ ॥

सरब जोति महि जा की जोति ॥

Sarab joti mahi jaa kee joti ||

In all light, is His Light.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਧਾਰਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ॥

धारि रहिओ सुआमी ओति पोति ॥

Dhaari rahio suaamee oti poti ||

The Lord and Master supports the weave of the fabric of the universe.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ਭਰਮ ਕਾ ਨਾਸੁ ॥

गुर परसादि भरम का नासु ॥

Gur parasaadi bharam kaa naasu ||

By Guru's Grace, doubt is dispelled.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਏਹੁ ਬਿਸਾਸੁ ॥੩॥

नानक तिन महि एहु बिसासु ॥३॥

Naanak tin mahi ehu bisaasu ||3||

O Nanak, this faith is firmly implanted within. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕਾ ਪੇਖਨੁ ਸਭੁ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ॥

संत जना का पेखनु सभु ब्रहम ॥

Santt janaa kaa pekhanu sabhu brham ||

In the eye of the Saint, everything is God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕੈ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਸਭਿ ਧਰਮ ॥

संत जना कै हिरदै सभि धरम ॥

Santt janaa kai hiradai sabhi dharam ||

In the heart of the Saint, everything is Dharma.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਸੁਨਹਿ ਸੁਭ ਬਚਨ ॥

संत जना सुनहि सुभ बचन ॥

Santt janaa sunahi subh bachan ||

The Saint hears words of goodness.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਰਬ ਬਿਆਪੀ ਰਾਮ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਚਨ ॥

सरब बिआपी राम संगि रचन ॥

Sarab biaapee raam sanggi rachan ||

He is absorbed in the All-pervading Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜਿਨਿ ਜਾਤਾ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਰਹਤ ॥

जिनि जाता तिस की इह रहत ॥

Jini jaataa tis kee ih rahat ||

This is the way of life of one who knows God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਤਿ ਬਚਨ ਸਾਧੂ ਸਭਿ ਕਹਤ ॥

सति बचन साधू सभि कहत ॥

Sati bachan saadhoo sabhi kahat ||

True are all the words spoken by the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜੋ ਜੋ ਹੋਇ ਸੋਈ ਸੁਖੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥

जो जो होइ सोई सुखु मानै ॥

Jo jo hoi soee sukhu maanai ||

Whatever happens, he peacefully accepts.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਕਰਨ ਕਰਾਵਨਹਾਰੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਜਾਨੈ ॥

करन करावनहारु प्रभु जानै ॥

Karan karaavanahaaru prbhu jaanai ||

He knows God as the Doer, the Cause of causes.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਸੇ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਭੀ ਓਹੀ ॥

अंतरि बसे बाहरि भी ओही ॥

Anttari base baahari bhee ohee ||

He dwells inside, and outside as well.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਸਭ ਮੋਹੀ ॥੪॥

नानक दरसनु देखि सभ मोही ॥४॥

Naanak darasanu dekhi sabh mohee ||4||

O Nanak, beholding the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, all are fascinated. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਿ ਸਤਿ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਸਤਿ ॥

आपि सति कीआ सभु सति ॥

Aapi sati keeaa sabhu sati ||

He Himself is True, and all that He has made is True.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਤੇ ਸਗਲੀ ਉਤਪਤਿ ॥

तिसु प्रभ ते सगली उतपति ॥

Tisu prbh te sagalee utapati ||

The entire creation came from God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਕਰੇ ਬਿਸਥਾਰੁ ॥

तिसु भावै ता करे बिसथारु ॥

Tisu bhaavai taa kare bisathaaru ||

As it pleases Him, He creates the expanse.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਏਕੰਕਾਰੁ ॥

तिसु भावै ता एकंकारु ॥

Tisu bhaavai taa ekankkaaru ||

As it pleases Him, He becomes the One and Only again.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਅਨਿਕ ਕਲਾ ਲਖੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਇ ॥

अनिक कला लखी नह जाइ ॥

Anik kalaa lakhee nah jaai ||

His powers are so numerous, they cannot be known.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜਿਸੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

जिसु भावै तिसु लए मिलाइ ॥

Jisu bhaavai tisu lae milaai ||

As it pleases Him, He merges us into Himself again.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਕਵਨ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਕਵਨ ਕਹੀਐ ਦੂਰਿ ॥

कवन निकटि कवन कहीऐ दूरि ॥

Kavan nikati kavan kaheeai doori ||

Who is near, and who is far away?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਆਪ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥

आपे आपि आप भरपूरि ॥

Aape aapi aap bharapoori ||

He Himself is Himself pervading everywhere.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਅੰਤਰਗਤਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਜਨਾਏ ॥

अंतरगति जिसु आपि जनाए ॥

Anttaragati jisu aapi janaae ||

One whom God causes to know that He is within the heart

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਆਪਿ ਬੁਝਾਏ ॥੫॥

नानक तिसु जन आपि बुझाए ॥५॥

Naanak tisu jan aapi bujhaae ||5||

- O Nanak, He causes that person to understand Him. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਰਬ ਭੂਤ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤਾਰਾ ॥

सरब भूत आपि वरतारा ॥

Sarab bhoot aapi varataaraa ||

In all forms, He Himself is pervading.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਰਬ ਨੈਨ ਆਪਿ ਪੇਖਨਹਾਰਾ ॥

सरब नैन आपि पेखनहारा ॥

Sarab nain aapi pekhanahaaraa ||

Through all eyes, He Himself is watching.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਗਲ ਸਮਗ੍ਰੀ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਤਨਾ ॥

सगल समग्री जा का तना ॥

Sagal samagree jaa kaa tanaa ||

All the creation is His Body.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਨ ਜਸੁ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਸੁਨਾ ॥

आपन जसु आप ही सुना ॥

Aapan jasu aap hee sunaa ||

He Himself listens to His Own Praise.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਵਨ ਜਾਨੁ ਇਕੁ ਖੇਲੁ ਬਨਾਇਆ ॥

आवन जानु इकु खेलु बनाइआ ॥

Aavan jaanu iku khelu banaaiaa ||

The One has created the drama of coming and going.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਗਿਆਕਾਰੀ ਕੀਨੀ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

आगिआकारी कीनी माइआ ॥

Aagiaakaaree keenee maaiaa ||

He made Maya subservient to His Will.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਸਭ ਕੈ ਮਧਿ ਅਲਿਪਤੋ ਰਹੈ ॥

सभ कै मधि अलिपतो रहै ॥

Sabh kai madhi alipato rahai ||

In the midst of all, He remains unattached.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਹਣਾ ਸੁ ਆਪੇ ਕਹੈ ॥

जो किछु कहणा सु आपे कहै ॥

Jo kichhu kaha(nn)aa su aape kahai ||

Whatever is said, He Himself says.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਗਿਆ ਆਵੈ ਆਗਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥

आगिआ आवै आगिआ जाइ ॥

Aagiaa aavai aagiaa jaai ||

By His Will we come, and by His Will we go.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਾ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਲਏ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੬॥

नानक जा भावै ता लए समाइ ॥६॥

Naanak jaa bhaavai taa lae samaai ||6||

O Nanak, when it pleases Him, then He absorbs us into Himself. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਇਸ ਤੇ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੁਰਾ ॥

इस ते होइ सु नाही बुरा ॥

Is te hoi su naahee buraa ||

If it comes from Him, it cannot be bad.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਓਰੈ ਕਹਹੁ ਕਿਨੈ ਕਛੁ ਕਰਾ ॥

ओरै कहहु किनै कछु करा ॥

Orai kahahu kinai kachhu karaa ||

Other than Him, who can do anything?

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਿ ਭਲਾ ਕਰਤੂਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਨੀਕੀ ॥

आपि भला करतूति अति नीकी ॥

Aapi bhalaa karatooti ati neekee ||

He Himself is good; His actions are the very best.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪੇ ਜਾਨੈ ਅਪਨੇ ਜੀ ਕੀ ॥

आपे जानै अपने जी की ॥

Aape jaanai apane jee kee ||

He Himself knows His Own Being.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਿ ਸਾਚੁ ਧਾਰੀ ਸਭ ਸਾਚੁ ॥

आपि साचु धारी सभ साचु ॥

Aapi saachu dhaaree sabh saachu ||

He Himself is True, and all that He has established is True.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਆਪਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਾਚੁ ॥

ओति पोति आपन संगि राचु ॥

Oti poti aapan sanggi raachu ||

Through and through, He is blended with His creation.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਕਹੀ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

ता की गति मिति कही न जाइ ॥

Taa kee gati miti kahee na jaai ||

His state and extent cannot be described.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਦੂਸਰ ਹੋਇ ਤ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥

दूसर होइ त सोझी पाइ ॥

Doosar hoi ta sojhee paai ||

If there were another like Him, then only he could understand Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥

तिस का कीआ सभु परवानु ॥

Tis kaa keeaa sabhu paravaanu ||

His actions are all approved and accepted.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਹੁ ਜਾਨੁ ॥੭॥

गुर प्रसादि नानक इहु जानु ॥७॥

Gur prsaadi naanak ihu jaanu ||7||

By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, this is known. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜੋ ਜਾਨੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

जो जानै तिसु सदा सुखु होइ ॥

Jo jaanai tisu sadaa sukhu hoi ||

One who knows Him, obtains everlasting peace.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਆਪਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ਲਏ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੋਇ ॥

आपि मिलाइ लए प्रभु सोइ ॥

Aapi milaai lae prbhu soi ||

God blends that one into Himself.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਓਹੁ ਧਨਵੰਤੁ ਕੁਲਵੰਤੁ ਪਤਿਵੰਤੁ ॥

ओहु धनवंतु कुलवंतु पतिवंतु ॥

Ohu dhanavanttu kulavanttu pativanttu ||

He is wealth and prosperous, and of noble birth.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਜਿਸੁ ਰਿਦੈ ਭਗਵੰਤੁ ॥

जीवन मुकति जिसु रिदै भगवंतु ॥

Jeevan mukati jisu ridai bhagavanttu ||

He is Jivan Mukta - liberated while yet alive; the Lord God abides in his heart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਜਨੁ ਆਇਆ ॥

धंनु धंनु धंनु जनु आइआ ॥

Dhannu dhannu dhannu janu aaiaa ||

Blessed, blessed, blessed is the coming of that humble being;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 294

ਜਿਸੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ਸਭੁ ਜਗਤੁ ਤਰਾਇਆ ॥

जिसु प्रसादि सभु जगतु तराइआ ॥

Jisu prsaadi sabhu jagatu taraaiaa ||

By his grace, the whole world is saved.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਜਨ ਆਵਨ ਕਾ ਇਹੈ ਸੁਆਉ ॥

जन आवन का इहै सुआउ ॥

Jan aavan kaa ihai suaau ||

This is his purpose in life;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਜਨ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਵੈ ਨਾਉ ॥

जन कै संगि चिति आवै नाउ ॥

Jan kai sanggi chiti aavai naau ||

In the Company of this humble servant, the Lord's Name comes to mind.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਆਪਿ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਕਰੈ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

आपि मुकतु मुकतु करै संसारु ॥

Aapi mukatu mukatu karai sanssaaru ||

He Himself is liberated, and He liberates the universe.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਕਉ ਸਦਾ ਨਮਸਕਾਰੁ ॥੮॥੨੩॥

नानक तिसु जन कउ सदा नमसकारु ॥८॥२३॥

Naanak tisu jan kau sadaa namasakaaru ||8||23||

O Nanak, to that humble servant, I bow in reverence forever. ||8||23||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪੂਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਰਾਧਿਆ ਪੂਰਾ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਨਾਉ ॥

पूरा प्रभु आराधिआ पूरा जा का नाउ ॥

Pooraa prbhu aaraadhiaa pooraa jaa kaa naau ||

I worship and adore the Perfect Lord God. Perfect is His Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਪੂਰਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਪੂਰੇ ਕੇ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਉ ॥੧॥

नानक पूरा पाइआ पूरे के गुन गाउ ॥१॥

Naanak pooraa paaiaa poore ke gun gaau ||1||

O Nanak, I have obtained the Perfect One; I sing the Glorious Praises of the Perfect Lord. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਅਸਟਪਦੀ ॥

असटपदी ॥

Asatapadee ||

Ashtapadee:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸੁਨਿ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ॥

पूरे गुर का सुनि उपदेसु ॥

Poore gur kaa suni upadesu ||

Listen to the Teachings of the Perfect Guru;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਕਰਿ ਪੇਖੁ ॥

पारब्रहमु निकटि करि पेखु ॥

Paarabrhamu nikati kari pekhu ||

See the Supreme Lord God near you.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥

सासि सासि सिमरहु गोबिंद ॥

Saasi saasi simarahu gobindd ||

With each and every breath, meditate in remembrance on the Lord of the Universe,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰ ਕੀ ਉਤਰੈ ਚਿੰਦ ॥

मन अंतर की उतरै चिंद ॥

Man anttar kee utarai chindd ||

And the anxiety within your mind shall depart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਆਸ ਅਨਿਤ ਤਿਆਗਹੁ ਤਰੰਗ ॥

आस अनित तिआगहु तरंग ॥

Aas anit tiaagahu tarangg ||

Abandon the waves of fleeting desire,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕੀ ਧੂਰਿ ਮਨ ਮੰਗ ॥

संत जना की धूरि मन मंग ॥

Santt janaa kee dhoori man mangg ||

And pray for the dust of the feet of the Saints.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਆਪੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕਰਹੁ ॥

आपु छोडि बेनती करहु ॥

Aapu chhodi benatee karahu ||

Renounce your selfishness and conceit and offer your prayers.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਅਗਨਿ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਤਰਹੁ ॥

साधसंगि अगनि सागरु तरहु ॥

Saadhasanggi agani saagaru tarahu ||

In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, cross over the ocean of fire.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਹਰਿ ਧਨ ਕੇ ਭਰਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥

हरि धन के भरि लेहु भंडार ॥

Hari dhan ke bhari lehu bhanddaar ||

Fill your stores with the wealth of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ॥੧॥

नानक गुर पूरे नमसकार ॥१॥

Naanak gur poore namasakaar ||1||

Nanak bows in humility and reverence to the Perfect Guru. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਖੇਮ ਕੁਸਲ ਸਹਜ ਆਨੰਦ ॥

खेम कुसल सहज आनंद ॥

Khem kusal sahaj aanandd ||

Happiness, intuitive peace, poise and bliss

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਭਜੁ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦ ॥

साधसंगि भजु परमानंद ॥

Saadhasanggi bhaju paramaanandd ||

In the Company of the Holy, meditate on the Lord of supreme bliss.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਰਕ ਨਿਵਾਰਿ ਉਧਾਰਹੁ ਜੀਉ ॥

नरक निवारि उधारहु जीउ ॥

Narak nivaari udhaarahu jeeu ||

You shall be spared from hell - save your soul!

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਗੁਨ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਉ ॥

गुन गोबिंद अम्रित रसु पीउ ॥

Gun gobindd ammmrit rasu peeu ||

Drink in the ambrosial essence of the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਚਿਤਿ ਚਿਤਵਹੁ ਨਾਰਾਇਣ ਏਕ ॥

चिति चितवहु नाराइण एक ॥

Chiti chitavahu naaraai(nn) ek ||

Focus your consciousness on the One, the All-pervading Lord

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਏਕ ਰੂਪ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਰੰਗ ਅਨੇਕ ॥

एक रूप जा के रंग अनेक ॥

Ek roop jaa ke rangg anek ||

He has One Form, but He has many manifestations.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਗੋਪਾਲ ਦਾਮੋਦਰ ਦੀਨ ਦਇਆਲ ॥

गोपाल दामोदर दीन दइआल ॥

Gopaal daamodar deen daiaal ||

Sustainer of the Universe, Lord of the world, Kind to the poor,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਦੁਖ ਭੰਜਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਕਿਰਪਾਲ ॥

दुख भंजन पूरन किरपाल ॥

Dukh bhanjjan pooran kirapaal ||

Destroyer of sorrow, perfectly Merciful.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਿਮਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬਾਰੰ ਬਾਰ ॥

सिमरि सिमरि नामु बारं बार ॥

Simari simari naamu baarann baar ||

Meditate, meditate in remembrance on the Naam, again and again.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਜੀਅ ਕਾ ਇਹੈ ਅਧਾਰ ॥੨॥

नानक जीअ का इहै अधार ॥२॥

Naanak jeea kaa ihai adhaar ||2||

O Nanak, it is the Support of the soul. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਉਤਮ ਸਲੋਕ ਸਾਧ ਕੇ ਬਚਨ ॥

उतम सलोक साध के बचन ॥

Utam salok saadh ke bachan ||

The most sublime hymns are the Words of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਅਮੁਲੀਕ ਲਾਲ ਏਹਿ ਰਤਨ ॥

अमुलीक लाल एहि रतन ॥

Amuleek laal ehi ratan ||

These are priceless rubies and gems.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸੁਨਤ ਕਮਾਵਤ ਹੋਤ ਉਧਾਰ ॥

सुनत कमावत होत उधार ॥

Sunat kamaavat hot udhaar ||

One who listens and acts on them is saved.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਆਪਿ ਤਰੈ ਲੋਕਹ ਨਿਸਤਾਰ ॥

आपि तरै लोकह निसतार ॥

Aapi tarai lokah nisataar ||

He himself swims across, and saves others as well.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਫਲ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਸਫਲੁ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਸੰਗੁ ॥

सफल जीवनु सफलु ता का संगु ॥

Saphal jeevanu saphalu taa kaa sanggu ||

His life is prosperous, and his company is fruitful;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਲਾਗਾ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗੁ ॥

जा कै मनि लागा हरि रंगु ॥

Jaa kai mani laagaa hari ranggu ||

His mind is imbued with the love of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਜੈ ਜੈ ਸਬਦੁ ਅਨਾਹਦੁ ਵਾਜੈ ॥

जै जै सबदु अनाहदु वाजै ॥

Jai jai sabadu anaahadu vaajai ||

Hail, hail to him, for whom the sound current of the Shabad vibrates.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸੁਨਿ ਸੁਨਿ ਅਨਦ ਕਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਗਾਜੈ ॥

सुनि सुनि अनद करे प्रभु गाजै ॥

Suni suni anad kare prbhu gaajai ||

Hearing it again and again, he is in bliss, proclaiming God's Praises.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪ੍ਰਗਟੇ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਮਹਾਂਤ ਕੈ ਮਾਥੇ ॥

प्रगटे गुपाल महांत कै माथे ॥

Prgate gupaal mahaant kai maathe ||

The Lord radiates from the foreheads of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਉਧਰੇ ਤਿਨ ਕੈ ਸਾਥੇ ॥੩॥

नानक उधरे तिन कै साथे ॥३॥

Naanak udhare tin kai saathe ||3||

Nanak is saved in their company. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਰਨਿ ਜੋਗੁ ਸੁਨਿ ਸਰਨੀ ਆਏ ॥

सरनि जोगु सुनि सरनी आए ॥

Sarani jogu suni saranee aae ||

Hearing that He can give Sanctuary, I have come seeking His Sanctuary.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਆਪ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥

करि किरपा प्रभ आप मिलाए ॥

Kari kirapaa prbh aap milaae ||

Bestowing His Mercy, God has blended me with Himself.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਮਿਟਿ ਗਏ ਬੈਰ ਭਏ ਸਭ ਰੇਨ ॥

मिटि गए बैर भए सभ रेन ॥

Miti gae bair bhae sabh ren ||

Hatred is gone, and I have become the dust of all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਲੈਨ ॥

अम्रित नामु साधसंगि लैन ॥

Ammmrit naamu saadhasanggi lain ||

I have received the Ambrosial Naam in the Company of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸੁਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ॥

सुप्रसंन भए गुरदेव ॥

Suprsann bhae guradev ||

The Divine Guru is perfectly pleased;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਈ ਸੇਵਕ ਕੀ ਸੇਵ ॥

पूरन होई सेवक की सेव ॥

Pooran hoee sevak kee sev ||

The service of His servant has been rewarded.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਆਲ ਜੰਜਾਲ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਤੇ ਰਹਤੇ ॥

आल जंजाल बिकार ते रहते ॥

Aal janjjaal bikaar te rahate ||

I have been released from worldly entanglements and corruption,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਸੁਨਿ ਰਸਨਾ ਕਹਤੇ ॥

राम नाम सुनि रसना कहते ॥

Raam naam suni rasanaa kahate ||

Hearing the Lord's Name and chanting it with my tongue.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਕਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦੁ ਦਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਧਾਰੀ ॥

करि प्रसादु दइआ प्रभि धारी ॥

Kari prsaadu daiaa prbhi dhaaree ||

By His Grace, God has bestowed His Mercy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਬਹੀ ਖੇਪ ਹਮਾਰੀ ॥੪॥

नानक निबही खेप हमारी ॥४॥

Naanak nibahee khep hamaaree ||4||

O Nanak, my merchandise has arrived save and sound. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਉਸਤਤਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਸੰਤ ਮੀਤ ॥

प्रभ की उसतति करहु संत मीत ॥

Prbh kee usatati karahu santt meet ||

Sing the Praises of God, O Saints, O friends,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਏਕਾਗਰ ਚੀਤ ॥

सावधान एकागर चीत ॥

Saavadhaan ekaagar cheet ||

With total concentration and one-pointedness of mind.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸੁਖਮਨੀ ਸਹਜ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਨ ਨਾਮ ॥

सुखमनी सहज गोबिंद गुन नाम ॥

Sukhamanee sahaj gobindd gun naam ||

Sukhmani is the peaceful ease, the Glory of God, the Naam.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਸੁ ਹੋਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ॥

जिसु मनि बसै सु होत निधान ॥

Jisu mani basai su hot nidhaan ||

When it abides in the mind, one becomes wealthy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਰਬ ਇਛਾ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਇ ॥

सरब इछा ता की पूरन होइ ॥

Sarab ichhaa taa kee pooran hoi ||

All desires are fulfilled.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਪ੍ਰਗਟੁ ਸਭ ਲੋਇ ॥

प्रधान पुरखु प्रगटु सभ लोइ ॥

Prdhaan purakhu prgatu sabh loi ||

One becomes the most respected person, famous all over the world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਚ ਪਾਏ ਅਸਥਾਨੁ ॥

सभ ते ऊच पाए असथानु ॥

Sabh te uch paae asathaanu ||

He obtains the highest place of all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਹੋਵੈ ਆਵਨ ਜਾਨੁ ॥

बहुरि न होवै आवन जानु ॥

Bahuri na hovai aavan jaanu ||

He does not come and go in reincarnation any longer.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਹਰਿ ਧਨੁ ਖਾਟਿ ਚਲੈ ਜਨੁ ਸੋਇ ॥

हरि धनु खाटि चलै जनु सोइ ॥

Hari dhanu khaati chalai janu soi ||

One who departs, after earning the wealth of the Lord's Name,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਨਾਨਕ ਜਿਸਹਿ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੫॥

नानक जिसहि परापति होइ ॥५॥

Naanak jisahi paraapati hoi ||5||

O Nanak, realizes it. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਖੇਮ ਸਾਂਤਿ ਰਿਧਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ॥

खेम सांति रिधि नव निधि ॥

Khem saanti ridhi nav nidhi ||

Comfort, peace and tranquility, wealth and the nine treasures;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਬੁਧਿ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਸਰਬ ਤਹ ਸਿਧਿ ॥

बुधि गिआनु सरब तह सिधि ॥

Budhi giaanu sarab tah sidhi ||

Wisdom, knowledge, and all spiritual powers;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਬਿਦਿਆ ਤਪੁ ਜੋਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਧਿਆਨੁ ॥

बिदिआ तपु जोगु प्रभ धिआनु ॥

Bidiaa tapu jogu prbh dhiaanu ||

Learning, penance, Yoga and meditation on God;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 295

ਗਿਆਨੁ ਸ੍ਰੇਸਟ ਊਤਮ ਇਸਨਾਨੁ ॥

गिआनु स्रेसट ऊतम इसनानु ॥

Giaanu sresat utam isanaanu ||

The most sublime wisdom and purifying baths;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਚਾਰਿ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਕਮਲ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ॥

चारि पदारथ कमल प्रगास ॥

Chaari padaarath kamal prgaas ||

The four cardinal blessings, the opening of the heart-lotus;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਭ ਕੈ ਮਧਿ ਸਗਲ ਤੇ ਉਦਾਸ ॥

सभ कै मधि सगल ते उदास ॥

Sabh kai madhi sagal te udaas ||

In the midst of all, and yet detached from all;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸੁੰਦਰੁ ਚਤੁਰੁ ਤਤ ਕਾ ਬੇਤਾ ॥

सुंदरु चतुरु तत का बेता ॥

Sunddaru chaturu tat kaa betaa ||

Beauty, intelligence, and the realization of reality;

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਮਦਰਸੀ ਏਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟੇਤਾ ॥

समदरसी एक द्रिसटेता ॥

Samadarasee ek drisatetaa ||

to look impartially upon all, and to see only the One

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਇਹ ਫਲ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਕੈ ਮੁਖਿ ਭਨੇ ॥

इह फल तिसु जन कै मुखि भने ॥

Ih phal tisu jan kai mukhi bhane ||

These blessings come to one who chants the Naam with his mouth,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ ਬਚਨ ਮਨਿ ਸੁਨੇ ॥੬॥

गुर नानक नाम बचन मनि सुने ॥६॥

Gur naanak naam bachan mani sune ||6||

And hears the Word with his ears through Guru Nanak. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਇਹੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਜਪੈ ਮਨਿ ਕੋਇ ॥

इहु निधानु जपै मनि कोइ ॥

Ihu nidhaanu japai mani koi ||

One who chants this treasure in his mind

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਭ ਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਗਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

सभ जुग महि ता की गति होइ ॥

Sabh jug mahi taa kee gati hoi ||

In every age, he attains salvation.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਗੁਣ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਨਾਮ ਧੁਨਿ ਬਾਣੀ ॥

गुण गोबिंद नाम धुनि बाणी ॥

Gu(nn) gobindd naam dhuni baa(nn)ee ||

In it is the Glory of God, the Naam, the chanting of Gurbani.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰ ਬੇਦ ਬਖਾਣੀ ॥

सिम्रिति सासत्र बेद बखाणी ॥

Simriti saasatr bed bakhaa(nn)ee ||

The Simritees, the Shaastras and the Vedas speak of it.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਗਲ ਮਤਾਂਤ ਕੇਵਲ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ॥

सगल मतांत केवल हरि नाम ॥

Sagal mataant keval hari naam ||

The essence of all religion is the Lord's Name alone.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਭਗਤ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥

गोबिंद भगत कै मनि बिस्राम ॥

Gobindd bhagat kai mani bisraam ||

It abides in the minds of the devotees of God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਕੋਟਿ ਅਪ੍ਰਾਧ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਮਿਟੈ ॥

कोटि अप्राध साधसंगि मिटै ॥

Koti apraadh saadhasanggi mitai ||

Millions of sins are erased, in the Company of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸੰਤ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਤੇ ਜਮ ਤੇ ਛੁਟੈ ॥

संत क्रिपा ते जम ते छुटै ॥

Santt kripaa te jam te chhutai ||

By the Grace of the Saint, one escapes the Messenger of Death.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਮਸਤਕਿ ਕਰਮ ਪ੍ਰਭਿ ਪਾਏ ॥

जा कै मसतकि करम प्रभि पाए ॥

Jaa kai masataki karam prbhi paae ||

Those, who have such pre-ordained destiny on their foreheads,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਾਧ ਸਰਣਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇ ਆਏ ॥੭॥

साध सरणि नानक ते आए ॥७॥

Saadh sara(nn)i naanak te aae ||7||

O Nanak, enter the Sanctuary of the Saints. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਸੁਨੈ ਲਾਇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ॥

जिसु मनि बसै सुनै लाइ प्रीति ॥

Jisu mani basai sunai laai preeti ||

One, within whose mind it abides, and who listens to it with love

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਤਿਸੁ ਜਨ ਆਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਚੀਤਿ ॥

तिसु जन आवै हरि प्रभु चीति ॥

Tisu jan aavai hari prbhu cheeti ||

That humble person consciously remembers the Lord God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਦੂਖੁ ਨਿਵਾਰੈ ॥

जनम मरन ता का दूखु निवारै ॥

Janam maran taa kaa dookhu nivaarai ||

The pains of birth and death are removed.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਦੁਲਭ ਦੇਹ ਤਤਕਾਲ ਉਧਾਰੈ ॥

दुलभ देह ततकाल उधारै ॥

Dulabh deh tatakaal udhaarai ||

The human body, so difficult to obtain, is instantly redeemed.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸੋਭਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਬਾਨੀ ॥

निरमल सोभा अम्रित ता की बानी ॥

Niramal sobhaa ammmrit taa kee baanee ||

Spotlessly pure is his reputation, and ambrosial is his speech.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਏਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ਸਮਾਨੀ ॥

एकु नामु मन माहि समानी ॥

Eku naamu man maahi samaanee ||

The One Name permeates his mind.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਦੂਖ ਰੋਗ ਬਿਨਸੇ ਭੈ ਭਰਮ ॥

दूख रोग बिनसे भै भरम ॥

Dookh rog binase bhai bharam ||

Sorrow, sickness, fear and doubt depart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਾਧ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਤਾ ਕੇ ਕਰਮ ॥

साध नाम निरमल ता के करम ॥

Saadh naam niramal taa ke karam ||

He is called a Holy person; his actions are immaculate and pure.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਭ ਤੇ ਊਚ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਬਨੀ ॥

सभ ते ऊच ता की सोभा बनी ॥

Sabh te uch taa kee sobhaa banee ||

His glory becomes the highest of all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਨਾਨਕ ਇਹ ਗੁਣਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਖਮਨੀ ॥੮॥੨੪॥

नानक इह गुणि नामु सुखमनी ॥८॥२४॥

Naanak ih gu(nn)i naamu sukhamanee ||8||24||

O Nanak, by these Glorious Virtues, this is named Sukhmani, Peace of mind. ||8||24||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Sukhmani (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਥਿਤੀ ਗਉੜੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥

थिती गउड़ी महला ५ ॥

Thitee gau(rr)ee mahalaa 5 ||

T'hitee ~ The Lunar Days: Gauree, Fifth Mehl,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

ੴ सतिगुर प्रसादि ॥

Ik-oamkkaari satigur prsaadi ||

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਪੂਰਿਆ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਸਿਰਜਨਹਾਰੁ ॥

जलि थलि महीअलि पूरिआ सुआमी सिरजनहारु ॥

Jali thali maheeali pooriaa suaamee sirajanahaaru ||

The Creator Lord and Master is pervading the water, the land, and the sky.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਅਨਿਕ ਭਾਂਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਪਸਰਿਆ ਨਾਨਕ ਏਕੰਕਾਰੁ ॥੧॥

अनिक भांति होइ पसरिआ नानक एकंकारु ॥१॥

Anik bhaanti hoi pasariaa naanak ekankkaaru ||1||

In so many ways, the One, the Universal Creator has diffused Himself, O Nanak. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਏਕਮ ਏਕੰਕਾਰੁ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕਰਉ ਬੰਦਨਾ ਧਿਆਇ ॥

एकम एकंकारु प्रभु करउ बंदना धिआइ ॥

Ekam ekankkaaru prbhu karau banddanaa dhiaai ||

The first day of the lunar cycle: Bow in humility and meditate on the One, the Universal Creator Lord God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਗੁਣ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਰਨਿ ਪਰਉ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

गुण गोबिंद गुपाल प्रभ सरनि परउ हरि राइ ॥

Gu(nn) gobindd gupaal prbh sarani parau hari raai ||

Praise God, the Lord of the Universe, the Sustainer of the World; seek the Sanctuary of the Lord, our King.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਆਸ ਕਲਿਆਣ ਸੁਖ ਜਾ ਤੇ ਸਭੁ ਕਛੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

ता की आस कलिआण सुख जा ते सभु कछु होइ ॥

Taa kee aas kaliaa(nn) sukh jaa te sabhu kachhu hoi ||

Place your hopes in Him, for salvation and peace; all things come from Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਚਾਰਿ ਕੁੰਟ ਦਹ ਦਿਸਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਿਓ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥

चारि कुंट दह दिसि भ्रमिओ तिसु बिनु अवरु न कोइ ॥

Chaari kuntt dah disi bhrmio tisu binu avaru na koi ||

I wandered around the four corners of the world and in the ten directions, but I saw nothing except Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਬੇਦ ਪੁਰਾਨ ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸੁਨੇ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਕਰਉ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

बेद पुरान सिम्रिति सुने बहु बिधि करउ बीचारु ॥

Bed puraan simriti sune bahu bidhi karau beechaaru ||

I listened to the Vedas, the Puraanas and the Simritees, and I pondered over them in so many ways.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਪਤਿਤ ਉਧਾਰਨ ਭੈ ਹਰਨ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥

पतित उधारन भै हरन सुख सागर निरंकार ॥

Patit udhaaran bhai haran sukh saagar nirankkaar ||

The Saving Grace of sinners, the Destroyer of fear, the Ocean of peace, the Formless Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਦਾਤਾ ਭੁਗਤਾ ਦੇਨਹਾਰੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

दाता भुगता देनहारु तिसु बिनु अवरु न जाइ ॥

Daataa bhugataa denahaaru tisu binu avaru na jaai ||

The Great Giver, the Enjoyer, the Bestower - there is no place at all without Him.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਜੋ ਚਾਹਹਿ ਸੋਈ ਮਿਲੈ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ॥੧॥

जो चाहहि सोई मिलै नानक हरि गुन गाइ ॥१॥

Jo chaahahi soee milai naanak hari gun gaai ||1||

You shall obtain all that you desire, O Nanak, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||1||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਈਐ ਹਰਿ ਨੀਤ ॥

गोबिंद जसु गाईऐ हरि नीत ॥

Gobindd jasu gaaeeai hari neet ||

Sing the Praises of the Lord, the Lord of the Universe, each and every day.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਮਿਲਿ ਭਜੀਐ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਮੀਤ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

मिलि भजीऐ साधसंगि मेरे मीत ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Mili bhajeeai saadhasanggi mere meet ||1|| rahaau ||

Join the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, and vibrate, meditate on Him, O my friend. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਕਰਉ ਬੰਦਨਾ ਅਨਿਕ ਵਾਰ ਸਰਨਿ ਪਰਉ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

करउ बंदना अनिक वार सरनि परउ हरि राइ ॥

Karau banddanaa anik vaar sarani parau hari raai ||

Bow in humility to the Lord, over and over again, and enter the Sanctuary of the Lord, our King.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਕਟੀਐ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਭਾਉ ਮਿਟਾਇ ॥੨॥

भ्रमु कटीऐ नानक साधसंगि दुतीआ भाउ मिटाइ ॥२॥

Bhrmu kateeai naanak saadhasanggi duteeaa bhaau mitaai ||2||

Doubt is eradicated, O Nanak, in the Company of the Holy, and the love of duality is eliminated. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਦੁਤੀਆ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੂਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਿ ਨੀਤ ॥

दुतीआ दुरमति दूरि करि गुर सेवा करि नीत ॥

Duteeaa duramati doori kari gur sevaa kari neet ||

The second day of the lunar cycle: Get rid of your evil-mindedness, and serve the Guru continually.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਰਾਮ ਰਤਨੁ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਤਜਿ ਕਾਮੁ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਮੀਤ ॥

राम रतनु मनि तनि बसै तजि कामु क्रोधु लोभु मीत ॥

Raam ratanu mani tani basai taji kaamu krodhu lobhu meet ||

The jewel of the Lord's Name shall come to dwell in your mind and body, when you renounce sexual desire, anger and greed, O my friend.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਮਰਣੁ ਮਿਟੈ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਬਿਨਸਹਿ ਸਗਲ ਕਲੇਸ ॥

मरणु मिटै जीवनु मिलै बिनसहि सगल कलेस ॥

Mara(nn)u mitai jeevanu milai binasahi sagal kales ||

Conquer death and obtain eternal life; all your troubles will depart.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਆਪੁ ਤਜਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਭਜਹੁ ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਪਰਵੇਸ ॥

आपु तजहु गोबिंद भजहु भाउ भगति परवेस ॥

Aapu tajahu gobindd bhajahu bhaau bhagati paraves ||

Renounce your self-conceit and vibrate upon the Lord of the Universe; loving devotion to Him shall permeate your being.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 296

ਲਾਭੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤੋਟਾ ਹਿਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਤਿਵੰਤ ॥

लाभु मिलै तोटा हिरै हरि दरगह पतिवंत ॥

Laabhu milai totaa hirai hari daragah pativantt ||

You shall earn profit and suffer no loss, and in the Court of the Lord you shall be honored.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਸੰਚਵੈ ਸਾਚ ਸਾਹ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

राम नाम धनु संचवै साच साह भगवंत ॥

Raam naam dhanu sancchavai saach saah bhagavantt ||

Those who gather in the riches of the Lord's Name are truly wealthy, and very blessed.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਊਠਤ ਬੈਠਤ ਹਰਿ ਭਜਹੁ ਸਾਧੂ ਸੰਗਿ ਪਰੀਤਿ ॥

ऊठत बैठत हरि भजहु साधू संगि परीति ॥

Uthat baithat hari bhajahu saadhoo sanggi pareeti ||

So, when standing up and sitting down, vibrate upon the Lord, and cherish the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਾਨਕ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਛੁਟਿ ਗਈ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਸੇ ਚੀਤਿ ॥੨॥

नानक दुरमति छुटि गई पारब्रहम बसे चीति ॥२॥

Naanak duramati chhuti gaee paarabrham base cheeti ||2||

O Nanak, evil-mindedness is eradicated, when the Supreme Lord God comes to dwell in the mind. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਤੀਨਿ ਬਿਆਪਹਿ ਜਗਤ ਕਉ ਤੁਰੀਆ ਪਾਵੈ ਕੋਇ ॥

तीनि बिआपहि जगत कउ तुरीआ पावै कोइ ॥

Teeni biaapahi jagat kau tureeaa paavai koi ||

The world is in the grip of the three qualities; only a few attain the fourth state of absorption.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਾਨਕ ਸੰਤ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਭਏ ਜਿਨ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਸੋਇ ॥੩॥

नानक संत निरमल भए जिन मनि वसिआ सोइ ॥३॥

Naanak santt niramal bhae jin mani vasiaa soi ||3||

O Nanak, the Saints are pure and immaculate; the Lord abides within their minds. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਤ੍ਰਿਤੀਆ ਤ੍ਰੈ ਗੁਣ ਬਿਖੈ ਫਲ ਕਬ ਉਤਮ ਕਬ ਨੀਚੁ ॥

त्रितीआ त्रै गुण बिखै फल कब उतम कब नीचु ॥

Triteeaa trai gu(nn) bikhai phal kab utam kab neechu ||

The third day of the lunar cycle: Those who are bound by the three qualities gather poison as their fruit; now they are good, and now they are bad.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਰਕ ਸੁਰਗ ਭ੍ਰਮਤਉ ਘਣੋ ਸਦਾ ਸੰਘਾਰੈ ਮੀਚੁ ॥

नरक सुरग भ्रमतउ घणो सदा संघारै मीचु ॥

Narak surag bhrmatau gha(nn)o sadaa sangghaarai meechu ||

They wander endlessly in heaven and hell, until death annihilates them.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗ ਸਹਸਾ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ਹਉ ਹਉ ਕਰਤ ਬਿਹਾਇ ॥

हरख सोग सहसा संसारु हउ हउ करत बिहाइ ॥

Harakh sog sahasaa sanssaaru hau hau karat bihaai ||

In pleasure and pain and worldly cynicism, they pass their lives acting in ego.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਏ ਤਿਸਹਿ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੀ ਚਿਤਵਹਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਉਪਾਇ ॥

जिनि कीए तिसहि न जाणनी चितवहि अनिक उपाइ ॥

Jini keee tisahi na jaa(nn)anee chitavahi anik upaai ||

They do not know the One who created them; they think up all sorts of schemes and plans.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਆਧਿ ਬਿਆਧਿ ਉਪਾਧਿ ਰਸ ਕਬਹੁ ਨ ਤੂਟੈ ਤਾਪ ॥

आधि बिआधि उपाधि रस कबहु न तूटै ताप ॥

Aadhi biaadhi upaadhi ras kabahu na tootai taap ||

Their minds and bodies are distracted by pleasure and pain, and their fever never departs.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਧਨੀ ਨਹ ਬੂਝੈ ਪਰਤਾਪ ॥

पारब्रहम पूरन धनी नह बूझै परताप ॥

Paarabrham pooran dhanee nah boojhai parataap ||

They do not realize the glorious radiance of the Supreme Lord God, the Perfect Lord and Master.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਮੋਹ ਭਰਮ ਬੂਡਤ ਘਣੋ ਮਹਾ ਨਰਕ ਮਹਿ ਵਾਸ ॥

मोह भरम बूडत घणो महा नरक महि वास ॥

Moh bharam boodat gha(nn)o mahaa narak mahi vaas ||

So many are being drowned in emotional attachment and doubt; they dwell in the most horrible hell.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਰਾਖਿ ਲੇਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇਰੀ ਆਸ ॥੩॥

करि किरपा प्रभ राखि लेहु नानक तेरी आस ॥३॥

Kari kirapaa prbh raakhi lehu naanak teree aas ||3||

Please bless me with Your Mercy, God, and save me! Nanak places his hopes in You. ||3||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਚਤੁਰ ਸਿਆਣਾ ਸੁਘੜੁ ਸੋਇ ਜਿਨਿ ਤਜਿਆ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੁ ॥

चतुर सिआणा सुघड़ु सोइ जिनि तजिआ अभिमानु ॥

Chatur siaa(nn)aa sugha(rr)u soi jini tajiaa abhimaanu ||

One who renounces egotistical pride is intelligent, wise and refined.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਚਾਰਿ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਅਸਟ ਸਿਧਿ ਭਜੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੪॥

चारि पदारथ असट सिधि भजु नानक हरि नामु ॥४॥

Chaari padaarath asat sidhi bhaju naanak hari naamu ||4||

The four cardinal blessings, and the eight spiritual powers of the Siddhas are obtained, O Nanak, by meditating, vibrating on the Lord's Name. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਚਤੁਰਥਿ ਚਾਰੇ ਬੇਦ ਸੁਣਿ ਸੋਧਿਓ ਤਤੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

चतुरथि चारे बेद सुणि सोधिओ ततु बीचारु ॥

Chaturathi chaare bed su(nn)i sodhio tatu beechaaru ||

The fourth day of the lunar cycle: Listening to the four Vedas, and contemplating the essence of reality, I have come to realize

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਰਬ ਖੇਮ ਕਲਿਆਣ ਨਿਧਿ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

सरब खेम कलिआण निधि राम नामु जपि सारु ॥

Sarab khem kaliaa(nn) nidhi raam naamu japi saaru ||

That the treasure of all joy and comfort is found in sublime meditation on the Lord's Name.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਰਕ ਨਿਵਾਰੈ ਦੁਖ ਹਰੈ ਤੂਟਹਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਕਲੇਸ ॥

नरक निवारै दुख हरै तूटहि अनिक कलेस ॥

Narak nivaarai dukh harai tootahi anik kales ||

One is saved from hell, suffering is destroyed, countless pains depart,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਮੀਚੁ ਹੁਟੈ ਜਮ ਤੇ ਛੁਟੈ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਪਰਵੇਸ ॥

मीचु हुटै जम ते छुटै हरि कीरतन परवेस ॥

Meechu hutai jam te chhutai hari keeratan paraves ||

Death is overcome, and one escapes the Messenger of Death, by absorption in the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਭਉ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਰਸੈ ਰੰਗਿ ਰਤੇ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ॥

भउ बिनसै अम्रितु रसै रंगि रते निरंकार ॥

Bhau binasai ammmritu rasai ranggi rate nirankkaar ||

Fear departs, and one savors the Ambrosial Nectar, imbued with the Love of the Formless Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਦੁਖ ਦਾਰਿਦ ਅਪਵਿਤ੍ਰਤਾ ਨਾਸਹਿ ਨਾਮ ਅਧਾਰ ॥

दुख दारिद अपवित्रता नासहि नाम अधार ॥

Dukh daarid apavitrtaa naasahi naam adhaar ||

Pain, poverty and impurity are removed, with the Support of the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਖੋਜਤੇ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ॥

सुरि नर मुनि जन खोजते सुख सागर गोपाल ॥

Suri nar muni jan khojate sukh saagar gopaal ||

The angels, the seers and the silent sages search for the Ocean of peace, the Sustainer of the world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਮੁਖੁ ਊਜਲਾ ਹੋਇ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਧ ਰਵਾਲ ॥੪॥

मनु निरमलु मुखु ऊजला होइ नानक साध रवाल ॥४॥

Manu niramalu mukhu ujalaa hoi naanak saadh ravaal ||4||

The mind becomes pure, and one's face is radiant, O Nanak, when one becomes the dust of the feet of the Holy. ||4||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪੰਚ ਬਿਕਾਰ ਮਨ ਮਹਿ ਬਸੇ ਰਾਚੇ ਮਾਇਆ ਸੰਗਿ ॥

पंच बिकार मन महि बसे राचे माइआ संगि ॥

Pancch bikaar man mahi base raache maaiaa sanggi ||

The five evil passions dwell in the mind of one who is engrossed in Maya.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਰਮਲਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਰੰਗਿ ॥੫॥

साधसंगि होइ निरमला नानक प्रभ कै रंगि ॥५॥

Saadhasanggi hoi niramalaa naanak prbh kai ranggi ||5||

In the Saadh Sangat, one becomes pure, O Nanak, imbued with the Love of God. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪੰਚਮਿ ਪੰਚ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਤੇ ਜਿਹ ਜਾਨਿਓ ਪਰਪੰਚੁ ॥

पंचमि पंच प्रधान ते जिह जानिओ परपंचु ॥

Pancchami pancch prdhaan te jih jaanio parapancchu ||

The fifth day of the lunar cycle: They are the self-elect, the most distinguished, who know the true nature of the world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਕੁਸਮ ਬਾਸ ਬਹੁ ਰੰਗੁ ਘਣੋ ਸਭ ਮਿਥਿਆ ਬਲਬੰਚੁ ॥

कुसम बास बहु रंगु घणो सभ मिथिआ बलबंचु ॥

Kusam baas bahu ranggu gha(nn)o sabh mithiaa balabancchu ||

The many colors and scents of flowers - all worldly deceptions are transitory and false.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਹ ਜਾਪੈ ਨਹ ਬੂਝੀਐ ਨਹ ਕਛੁ ਕਰਤ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

नह जापै नह बूझीऐ नह कछु करत बीचारु ॥

Nah jaapai nah boojheeai nah kachhu karat beechaaru ||

People do not see, and they do not understand; they do not reflect upon anything.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸੁਆਦ ਮੋਹ ਰਸ ਬੇਧਿਓ ਅਗਿਆਨਿ ਰਚਿਓ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥

सुआद मोह रस बेधिओ अगिआनि रचिओ संसारु ॥

Suaad moh ras bedhio agiaani rachio sanssaaru ||

The world is pierced through with attachment to tastes and pleasures, engrossed in ignorance.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਬਹੁ ਜੋਨਿ ਭ੍ਰਮਣ ਕੀਨੇ ਕਰਮ ਅਨੇਕ ॥

जनम मरण बहु जोनि भ्रमण कीने करम अनेक ॥

Janam mara(nn) bahu joni bhrma(nn) keene karam anek ||

Those who perform empty religious rituals will be born, only to die again. They wander through endless incarnations.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਰਚਨਹਾਰੁ ਨਹ ਸਿਮਰਿਓ ਮਨਿ ਨ ਬੀਚਾਰਿ ਬਿਬੇਕ ॥

रचनहारु नह सिमरिओ मनि न बीचारि बिबेक ॥

Rachanahaaru nah simario mani na beechaari bibek ||

They do not meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord; their minds do not understand.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਭਾਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਭਗਵਾਨ ਸੰਗਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਲਿਪਤ ਨ ਰੰਚ ॥

भाउ भगति भगवान संगि माइआ लिपत न रंच ॥

Bhaau bhagati bhagavaan sanggi maaiaa lipat na rancch ||

By loving devotion to the Lord God, you shall not be polluted by Maya at all.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਨਾਨਕ ਬਿਰਲੇ ਪਾਈਅਹਿ ਜੋ ਨ ਰਚਹਿ ਪਰਪੰਚ ॥੫॥

नानक बिरले पाईअहि जो न रचहि परपंच ॥५॥

Naanak birale paaeeahi jo na rachahi parapancch ||5||

O Nanak, how rare are those, who are not engrossed in worldly entanglements. ||5||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਖਟ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰ ਊਚੌ ਕਹਹਿ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ॥

खट सासत्र ऊचौ कहहि अंतु न पारावार ॥

Khat saasatr uchau kahahi anttu na paaraavaar ||

The six Shaastras proclaim Him to be the greatest; He has no end or limitation.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਭਗਤ ਸੋਹਹਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਤੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੈ ਦੁਆਰ ॥੬॥

भगत सोहहि गुण गावते नानक प्रभ कै दुआर ॥६॥

Bhagat sohahi gu(nn) gaavate naanak prbh kai duaar ||6||

The devotees look beauteous, O Nanak, when they sing the Glories of God at His Door. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਖਸਟਮਿ ਖਟ ਸਾਸਤ੍ਰ ਕਹਹਿ ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਕਥਹਿ ਅਨੇਕ ॥

खसटमि खट सासत्र कहहि सिम्रिति कथहि अनेक ॥

Khasatami khat saasatr kahahi simmmriti kathahi anek ||

The sixth day of the lunar cycle: The six Shaastras say, and countless Simritees assert,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 297

ਊਤਮੁ ਊਚੌ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਗੁਣ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਸੇਖ ॥

ऊतमु ऊचौ पारब्रहमु गुण अंतु न जाणहि सेख ॥

Utamu uchau paarabrhamu gu(nn) anttu na jaa(nn)ahi sekh ||

That the Supreme Lord God is the most sublime and lofty. Even the thousand-tongued serpent does not know the limits of His Glories.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਨਾਰਦ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਸੁਕ ਬਿਆਸ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਵਤ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥

नारद मुनि जन सुक बिआस जसु गावत गोबिंद ॥

Naarad muni jan suk biaas jasu gaavat gobindd ||

Naarad, the humble beings, Suk and Vyaasa sing the Praises of the Lord of the Universe.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਰਸ ਗੀਧੇ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਉ ਬੀਧੇ ਭਗਤ ਰਚੇ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥

रस गीधे हरि सिउ बीधे भगत रचे भगवंत ॥

Ras geedhe hari siu beedhe bhagat rache bhagavantt ||

They are imbued with the Lord's essence; united with Him; they are absorbed in devotional worship of the Lord God.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਮੋਹ ਮਾਨ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਬਿਨਸਿਓ ਪਾਈ ਸਰਨਿ ਦਇਆਲ ॥

मोह मान भ्रमु बिनसिओ पाई सरनि दइआल ॥

Moh maan bhrmu binasio paaee sarani daiaal ||

Emotional attachment, pride and doubt are eliminated, when one takes to the Sanctuary of the Merciful Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਬਸੇ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਦੇਖਿ ਨਿਹਾਲ ॥

चरन कमल मनि तनि बसे दरसनु देखि निहाल ॥

Charan kamal mani tani base darasanu dekhi nihaal ||

His Lotus Feet abide within my mind and body and I am enraptured, beholding the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਲਾਭੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤੋਟਾ ਹਿਰੈ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

लाभु मिलै तोटा हिरै साधसंगि लिव लाइ ॥

Laabhu milai totaa hirai saadhasanggi liv laai ||

People reap their profits, and suffer no loss, when they embrace love for the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਖਾਟਿ ਖਜਾਨਾ ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਿ ਹਰੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ॥੬॥

खाटि खजाना गुण निधि हरे नानक नामु धिआइ ॥६॥

Khaati khajaanaa gu(nn) nidhi hare naanak naamu dhiaai ||6||

They gather in the treasure of the Lord, the Ocean of Excellence, O Nanak, by meditating on the Naam. ||6||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸੰਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਕਥਹਿ ਬੋਲਹਿ ਸਤਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥

संत मंडल हरि जसु कथहि बोलहि सति सुभाइ ॥

Santt manddal hari jasu kathahi bolahi sati subhaai ||

In the gathering of the Saints, chant the Praises of the Lord, and speak the Truth with love.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਐ ਏਕਸੁ ਸਿਉ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥੭॥

नानक मनु संतोखीऐ एकसु सिउ लिव लाइ ॥७॥

Naanak manu santtokheeai ekasu siu liv laai ||7||

O Nanak, the mind becomes contented, enshrining love for the One Lord. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸਪਤਮਿ ਸੰਚਹੁ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਟੂਟਿ ਨ ਜਾਹਿ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥

सपतमि संचहु नाम धनु टूटि न जाहि भंडार ॥

Sapatami sancchahu naam dhanu tooti na jaahi bhanddaar ||

The seventh day of the lunar cycle: Gather the wealth of the Naam; this is a treasure which shall never be exhausted.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸੰਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਰਾਵਾਰ ॥

संतसंगति महि पाईऐ अंतु न पारावार ॥

Santtasanggati mahi paaeeai anttu na paaraavaar ||

In the Society of the Saints, He is obtained; He has no end or limitations.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਆਪੁ ਤਜਹੁ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਭਜਹੁ ਸਰਨਿ ਪਰਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ॥

आपु तजहु गोबिंद भजहु सरनि परहु हरि राइ ॥

Aapu tajahu gobindd bhajahu sarani parahu hari raai ||

Renounce your selfishness and conceit, and meditate, vibrate on the Lord of the Universe; take to the Sanctuary of the Lord, our King.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਦੂਖ ਹਰੈ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਤਰੈ ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

दूख हरै भवजलु तरै मन चिंदिआ फलु पाइ ॥

Dookh harai bhavajalu tarai man chinddiaa phalu paai ||

Your pains shall depart - swim across the terrifying world-ocean, and obtain the fruits of your mind's desires.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਮਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪੈ ਸਫਲੁ ਜਨਮੁ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

आठ पहर मनि हरि जपै सफलु जनमु परवाणु ॥

Aath pahar mani hari japai saphalu janamu paravaa(nn)u ||

One who meditates on the Lord twenty-four hours a day - fruitful and blessed is his coming into the world.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੰਗਿ ਕਰਨੈਹਾਰੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥

अंतरि बाहरि सदा संगि करनैहारु पछाणु ॥

Anttari baahari sadaa sanggi karanaihaaru pachhaa(nn)u ||

Inwardly and outwardly, realize that the Creator Lord is always with you.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸੋ ਸਾਜਨੁ ਸੋ ਸਖਾ ਮੀਤੁ ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਮਤਿ ਦੇਇ ॥

सो साजनु सो सखा मीतु जो हरि की मति देइ ॥

So saajanu so sakhaa meetu jo hari kee mati dei ||

He is your friend, your companion, your very best friend, who imparts the Teachings of the Lord.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਲਿਹਾਰਣੈ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪੇਇ ॥੭॥

नानक तिसु बलिहारणै हरि हरि नामु जपेइ ॥७॥

Naanak tisu balihaara(nn)ai hari hari naamu japei ||7||

Nanak is a sacrifice to one who chants the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. ||7||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਸਲੋਕੁ ॥

सलोकु ॥

Saloku ||

Shalok:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਆਠ ਪਹਰ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਈਅਹਿ ਤਜੀਅਹਿ ਅਵਰਿ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥

आठ पहर गुन गाईअहि तजीअहि अवरि जंजाल ॥

Aath pahar gun gaaeeahi tajeeahi avari janjjaal ||

Sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord twenty-four hours a day; renounce other entanglements.

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਜਮਕੰਕਰੁ ਜੋਹਿ ਨ ਸਕਈ ਨਾਨਕ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ ਦਇਆਲ ॥੮॥

जमकंकरु जोहि न सकई नानक प्रभू दइआल ॥८॥

Jamakankkaru johi na sakaee naanak prbhoo daiaal ||8||

The Minister of Death cannot even see that person, O Nanak, unto whom God is merciful. ||8||

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਪਉੜੀ ॥

पउड़ी ॥

Pau(rr)ee ||

Pauree:

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298

ਅਸਟਮੀ ਅਸਟ ਸਿਧਿ ਨਵ ਨਿਧਿ ॥

असटमी असट सिधि नव निधि ॥

Asatamee asat sidhi nav nidhi ||

The eighth day of the lunar cycle: The eight spiritual powers of the Siddhas, the nine treasures,

Guru Arjan Dev ji / Raag Gauri / Thiti (M: 5) / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 298