ਜਹ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਹ ਸੋਇ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੀਐ ॥

जह देखा तह सोइ अवरु न जाणीऐ ॥

Jah dekhaa tah soi avaru na jaa(nn)eeai ||

Wherever I look, there He is; I know no other.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਇ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੀਐ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

गुर की कार कमाइ महलु पछाणीऐ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Gur kee kaar kamaai mahalu pachhaa(nn)eeai ||1|| rahaau ||

Working for the Guru, one realizes the Mansion of the Lord's Presence. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਪਿ ਮਿਲਾਵੈ ਸਚੁ ਤਾ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵਈ ॥

आपि मिलावै सचु ता मनि भावई ॥

Aapi milaavai sachu taa mani bhaavaee ||

The True Lord blends us with Himself, when it is pleasing to His Mind.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਚਲੈ ਸਦਾ ਰਜਾਇ ਅੰਕਿ ਸਮਾਵਈ ॥੨॥

चलै सदा रजाइ अंकि समावई ॥२॥

Chalai sadaa rajaai ankki samaavaee ||2||

One who ever walks in accordance with His Will, merges into His Being. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਸਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ਵਸਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਸੋਈ ॥

सचा साहिबु मनि वसै वसिआ मनि सोई ॥

Sachaa saahibu mani vasai vasiaa mani soee ||

When the True Lord dwells in the mind, that mind flourishes.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਪੇ ਦੇ ਵਡਿਆਈਆ ਦੇ ਤੋਟਿ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥੩॥

आपे दे वडिआईआ दे तोटि न होई ॥३॥

Aape de vadiaaeeaa de toti na hoee ||3||

He Himself grants greatness; His Gifts are never exhausted. ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਅਬੇ ਤਬੇ ਕੀ ਚਾਕਰੀ ਕਿਉ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਾਵੈ ॥

अबे तबे की चाकरी किउ दरगह पावै ॥

Abe tabe kee chaakaree kiu daragah paavai ||

Serving this and that person, how can one obtain the Lord's Court?

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਪਥਰ ਕੀ ਬੇੜੀ ਜੇ ਚੜੈ ਭਰ ਨਾਲਿ ਬੁਡਾਵੈ ॥੪॥

पथर की बेड़ी जे चड़ै भर नालि बुडावै ॥४॥

Pathar kee be(rr)ee je cha(rr)ai bhar naali budaavai ||4||

If someone embarks on a boat of stone, he shall drown with its cargo. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਪਨੜਾ ਮਨੁ ਵੇਚੀਐ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

आपनड़ा मनु वेचीऐ सिरु दीजै नाले ॥

Aapana(rr)aa manu vecheeai siru deejai naale ||

So offer your mind, and surrender your head with it.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਵਸਤੁ ਪਛਾਣੀਐ ਅਪਨਾ ਘਰੁ ਭਾਲੇ ॥੫॥

गुरमुखि वसतु पछाणीऐ अपना घरु भाले ॥५॥

Guramukhi vasatu pachhaa(nn)eeai apanaa gharu bhaale ||5||

The Gurmukh realizes the true essence, and finds the home of his own self. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜੰਮਣ ਮਰਣਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਤਿਨਿ ਕਰਤੈ ਕੀਆ ॥

जमण मरणा आखीऐ तिनि करतै कीआ ॥

Jamma(nn) mara(nn)aa aakheeai tini karatai keeaa ||

People discuss birth and death; the Creator created this.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਮਰਿ ਰਹੇ ਫਿਰਿ ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਥੀਆ ॥੬॥

आपु गवाइआ मरि रहे फिरि मरणु न थीआ ॥६॥

Aapu gavaaiaa mari rahe phiri mara(nn)u na theeaa ||6||

Those who conquer their selfhood and remain dead, shall never have to die again. ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਸਾਈ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵਣੀ ਧੁਰ ਕੀ ਫੁਰਮਾਈ ॥

साई कार कमावणी धुर की फुरमाई ॥

Saaee kaar kamaava(nn)ee dhur kee phuramaaee ||

Do those deeds which the Primal Lord has ordered for you.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜੇ ਮਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦੇ ਮਿਲੈ ਕਿਨਿ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੭॥

जे मनु सतिगुर दे मिलै किनि कीमति पाई ॥७॥

Je manu satigur de milai kini keemati paaee ||7||

If one surrenders his mind upon meeting the True Guru, who can estimate its value? ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਰਤਨਾ ਪਾਰਖੁ ਸੋ ਧਣੀ ਤਿਨਿ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥

रतना पारखु सो धणी तिनि कीमति पाई ॥

Ratanaa paarakhu so dha(nn)ee tini keemati paaee ||

That Lord Master is the Assayer of the jewel of the mind; He places the value on it.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ਸਚੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੮॥੧੭॥

नानक साहिबु मनि वसै सची वडिआई ॥८॥१७॥

Naanak saahibu mani vasai sachee vadiaaee ||8||17||

O Nanak, True is the Glory of that one, in whose mind the Lord Master dwells. ||8||17||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

आसा महला १ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 1 ||

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜਿਨੑੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਈ ॥

जिन्ही नामु विसारिआ दूजै भरमि भुलाई ॥

Jinhee naamu visaariaa doojai bharami bhulaaee ||

Those who have forgotten the Naam, the Name of the Lord, are deluded by doubt and duality.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਮੂਲੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਡਾਲੀ ਲਗੇ ਕਿਆ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਛਾਈ ॥੧॥

मूलु छोडि डाली लगे किआ पावहि छाई ॥१॥

Moolu chhodi daalee lage kiaa paavahi chhaaee ||1||

Those who abandon the roots and cling to the branches, shall obtain only ashes. ||1||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕਿਉ ਛੂਟੀਐ ਜੇ ਜਾਣੈ ਕੋਈ ॥

बिनु नावै किउ छूटीऐ जे जाणै कोई ॥

Binu naavai kiu chhooteeai je jaa(nn)ai koee ||

Without the Name, how can one be emancipated? Who knows this?

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਇ ਤ ਛੂਟੀਐ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਪਤਿ ਖੋਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

गुरमुखि होइ त छूटीऐ मनमुखि पति खोई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Guramukhi hoi ta chhooteeai manamukhi pati khoee ||1|| rahaau ||

One who becomes Gurmukh is emancipated; the self-willed manmukhs lose their honor. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜਿਨੑੀ ਏਕੋ ਸੇਵਿਆ ਪੂਰੀ ਮਤਿ ਭਾਈ ॥

जिन्ही एको सेविआ पूरी मति भाई ॥

Jinhee eko seviaa pooree mati bhaaee ||

Those who serve the One Lord become perfect in their understanding, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਦਿ ਜੁਗਾਦਿ ਨਿਰੰਜਨਾ ਜਨ ਹਰਿ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥੨॥

आदि जुगादि निरंजना जन हरि सरणाई ॥२॥

Aadi jugaadi niranjjanaa jan hari sara(nn)aaee ||2||

The Lord's humble servant finds Sanctuary in Him, the Immaculate One, from the very beginning, and throughout the ages. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਅਵਰੁ ਨਹੀ ਭਾਈ ॥

साहिबु मेरा एकु है अवरु नही भाई ॥

Saahibu meraa eku hai avaru nahee bhaaee ||

My Lord and Master is the One; there is no other, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਾਚੇ ਪਰਥਾਈ ॥੩॥

किरपा ते सुखु पाइआ साचे परथाई ॥३॥

Kirapaa te sukhu paaiaa saache parathaaee ||3||

By the Grace of the True Lord, celestial peace is obtained. ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਗੁਰ ਬਿਨੁ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਪਾਇਓ ਕੇਤੀ ਕਹੈ ਕਹਾਏ ॥

गुर बिनु किनै न पाइओ केती कहै कहाए ॥

Gur binu kinai na paaio ketee kahai kahaae ||

Without the Guru, no one has obtained Him, although many may claim to have done so.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਆਪਿ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ਵਾਟੜੀਂ ਸਚੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ॥੪॥

आपि दिखावै वाटड़ीं सची भगति द्रिड़ाए ॥४॥

Aapi dikhaavai vaata(rr)een sachee bhagati dri(rr)aae ||4||

He Himself reveals the Way, and implants true devotion within. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਮਨਮੁਖੁ ਜੇ ਸਮਝਾਈਐ ਭੀ ਉਝੜਿ ਜਾਏ ॥

मनमुखु जे समझाईऐ भी उझड़ि जाए ॥

Manamukhu je samajhaaeeai bhee ujha(rr)i jaae ||

Even if the self-willed manmukh is instructed, he stills goes into the wilderness.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਨ ਛੂਟਸੀ ਮਰਿ ਨਰਕ ਸਮਾਏ ॥੫॥

बिनु हरि नाम न छूटसी मरि नरक समाए ॥५॥

Binu hari naam na chhootasee mari narak samaae ||5||

Without the Lord's Name, he shall not be emancipated; he shall die, and sink into hell. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜਨਮਿ ਮਰੈ ਭਰਮਾਈਐ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਲੇਵੈ ॥

जनमि मरै भरमाईऐ हरि नामु न लेवै ॥

Janami marai bharamaaeeai hari naamu na levai ||

He wanders through birth and death, and never chants the Lord's Name.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਤਾ ਕੀ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਨਾ ਪਵੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵੈ ॥੬॥

ता की कीमति ना पवै बिनु गुर की सेवै ॥६॥

Taa kee keemati naa pavai binu gur kee sevai ||6||

He never realizes his own value, without serving the Guru. ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 420

ਜੇਹੀ ਸੇਵ ਕਰਾਈਐ ਕਰਣੀ ਭੀ ਸਾਈ ॥

जेही सेव कराईऐ करणी भी साई ॥

Jehee sev karaaeeai kara(nn)ee bhee saaee ||

Whatever service the Lord causes us to do, that is just what we do.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਖੀਐ ਵੇਖੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੭॥

आपि करे किसु आखीऐ वेखै वडिआई ॥७॥

Aapi kare kisu aakheeai vekhai vadiaaee ||7||

He Himself acts; who else should be mentioned? He beholds His own greatness. ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਸੋ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਾਏ ॥

गुर की सेवा सो करे जिसु आपि कराए ॥

Gur kee sevaa so kare jisu aapi karaae ||

He alone serves the Guru, whom the Lord Himself inspires to do so.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੇ ਛੂਟੀਐ ਦਰਗਹ ਪਤਿ ਪਾਏ ॥੮॥੧੮॥

नानक सिरु दे छूटीऐ दरगह पति पाए ॥८॥१८॥

Naanak siru de chhooteeai daragah pati paae ||8||18||

O Nanak, offering his head, one is emancipated, and honored in the Court of the Lord. ||8||18||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

आसा महला १ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 1 ||

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਰੂੜੋ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮਾਹਰੋ ਰੂੜੀ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ॥

रूड़ो ठाकुर माहरो रूड़ी गुरबाणी ॥

Roo(rr)o thaakur maaharo roo(rr)ee gurabaa(nn)ee ||

Beautiful is the Supreme Lord and Master, and beautiful is the Word of the Guru's Bani.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਵਡੈ ਭਾਗਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਪਾਈਐ ਪਦੁ ਨਿਰਬਾਣੀ ॥੧॥

वडै भागि सतिगुरु मिलै पाईऐ पदु निरबाणी ॥१॥

Vadai bhaagi satiguru milai paaeeai padu nirabaa(nn)ee ||1||

By great good fortune, one meets the True Guru, and the supreme status of Nirvaanaa is obtained. ||1||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮੈ ਓਲ੍ਹ੍ਹਗੀਆ ਓਲ੍ਹ੍ਹਗੀ ਹਮ ਛੋਰੂ ਥਾਰੇ ॥

मै ओल्हगीआ ओल्हगी हम छोरू थारे ॥

Mai olhgeeaa olhgee ham chhoroo thaare ||

I am the lowest slave of Your slaves; I am Your most humble servant.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਜਿਉ ਤੂੰ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਤਿਉ ਰਹਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਮਾਰੇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

जिउ तूं राखहि तिउ रहा मुखि नामु हमारे ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Jiu toonn raakhahi tiu rahaa mukhi naamu hamaare ||1|| rahaau ||

As You keep me, I live. Your Name is in my mouth. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਦਰਸਨ ਕੀ ਪਿਆਸਾ ਘਣੀ ਭਾਣੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਈਐ ॥

दरसन की पिआसा घणी भाणै मनि भाईऐ ॥

Darasan kee piaasaa gha(nn)ee bhaa(nn)ai mani bhaaeeai ||

I have such a great thirst for the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan; my mind accepts Your Will, and so You are pleased with me.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮੇਰੇ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਹਾਥਿ ਵਡਿਆਈਆ ਭਾਣੈ ਪਤਿ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੨॥

मेरे ठाकुर हाथि वडिआईआ भाणै पति पाईऐ ॥२॥

Mere thaakur haathi vadiaaeeaa bhaa(nn)ai pati paaeeai ||2||

Greatness is in the Hands of my Lord and Master; by His Will, honor is obtained. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਸਾਚਉ ਦੂਰਿ ਨ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਹੈ ਸੋਈ ॥

साचउ दूरि न जाणीऐ अंतरि है सोई ॥

Saachau doori na jaa(nn)eeai anttari hai soee ||

Do not think that the True Lord is far away; He is deep within.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਜਹ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਹ ਰਵਿ ਰਹੇ ਕਿਨਿ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਹੋਈ ॥੩॥

जह देखा तह रवि रहे किनि कीमति होई ॥३॥

Jah dekhaa tah ravi rahe kini keemati hoee ||3||

Wherever I look, there I find Him pervading; how can I estimate His value? ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇ ਆਪੇ ਹਰੇ ਵੇਖੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

आपि करे आपे हरे वेखै वडिआई ॥

Aapi kare aape hare vekhai vadiaaee ||

He Himself does, and He Himself undoes. He Himself beholds His glorious greatness.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਹਾਲੀਐ ਇਉ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥

गुरमुखि होइ निहालीऐ इउ कीमति पाई ॥४॥

Guramukhi hoi nihaaleeai iu keemati paaee ||4||

Becoming Gurmukh, one beholds Him, and so, His value is appraised. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਜੀਵਦਿਆ ਲਾਹਾ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੁਰ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਵੈ ॥

जीवदिआ लाहा मिलै गुर कार कमावै ॥

Jeevadiaa laahaa milai gur kaar kamaavai ||

So earn your profits while you are alive, by serving the Guru.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਪੂਰਬਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪਾਵੈ ॥੫॥

पूरबि होवै लिखिआ ता सतिगुरु पावै ॥५॥

Poorabi hovai likhiaa taa satiguru paavai ||5||

If it is so pre-ordained, then one finds the True Guru. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਤੋਟਾ ਨਿਤ ਹੈ ਭਰਮਹਿ ਭਰਮਾਏ ॥

मनमुख तोटा नित है भरमहि भरमाए ॥

Manamukh totaa nit hai bharamahi bharamaae ||

The self-willed manmukhs continually lose, and wander around, deluded by doubt.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮਨਮੁਖੁ ਅੰਧੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਈ ਕਿਉ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੬॥

मनमुखु अंधु न चेतई किउ दरसनु पाए ॥६॥

Manamukhu anddhu na chetaee kiu darasanu paae ||6||

The blind manmukhs do not remember the Lord; how can they obtain the Blessed Vision of His Darshan? ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਤਾ ਜਗਿ ਆਇਆ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਸਾਚੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਏ ॥

ता जगि आइआ जाणीऐ साचै लिव लाए ॥

Taa jagi aaiaa jaa(nn)eeai saachai liv laae ||

One's coming into the world is judged worthwhile only if one lovingly attunes oneself to the True Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਗੁਰ ਭੇਟੇ ਪਾਰਸੁ ਭਏ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥੭॥

गुर भेटे पारसु भए जोती जोति मिलाए ॥७॥

Gur bhete paarasu bhae jotee joti milaae ||7||

Meeting the Guru, one becomes invaluable; his light merges into the Light. ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਰਹੈ ਨਿਰਾਲਮੋ ਕਾਰ ਧੁਰ ਕੀ ਕਰਣੀ ॥

अहिनिसि रहै निरालमो कार धुर की करणी ॥

Ahinisi rahai niraalamo kaar dhur kee kara(nn)ee ||

Day and night, he remains detached, and serves the Primal Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਆ ਰਾਤੇ ਹਰਿ ਚਰਣੀ ॥੮॥੧੯॥

नानक नामि संतोखीआ राते हरि चरणी ॥८॥१९॥

Naanak naami santtokheeaa raate hari chara(nn)ee ||8||19||

O Nanak, those who are imbued with the Lord's Lotus Feet, are content with the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||8||19||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

आसा महला १ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 1 ||

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਕੇਤਾ ਆਖਣੁ ਆਖੀਐ ਤਾ ਕੇ ਅੰਤ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ॥

केता आखणु आखीऐ ता के अंत न जाणा ॥

Ketaa aakha(nn)u aakheeai taa ke antt na jaa(nn)aa ||

No matter how much one may describe the Lord, His limits still cannot be known.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮੈ ਨਿਧਰਿਆ ਧਰ ਏਕ ਤੂੰ ਮੈ ਤਾਣੁ ਸਤਾਣਾ ॥੧॥

मै निधरिआ धर एक तूं मै ताणु सताणा ॥१॥

Mai nidhariaa dhar ek toonn mai taa(nn)u sataa(nn)aa ||1||

I am without any support; You, O Lord, are my only Support; You are my almighty power. ||1||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਨਾਨਕ ਕੀ ਅਰਦਾਸਿ ਹੈ ਸਚ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੁਹੇਲਾ ॥

नानक की अरदासि है सच नामि सुहेला ॥

Naanak kee aradaasi hai sach naami suhelaa ||

This is Nanak's prayer, that he may be adorned with the True Name.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਪੁ ਗਇਆ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਈ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੀ ਮੇਲਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

आपु गइआ सोझी पई गुर सबदी मेला ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Aapu gaiaa sojhee paee gur sabadee melaa ||1|| rahaau ||

When self-conceit is eradicated, and understanding is obtained, one meets the Lord, through the Word of the Guru's Shabad. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਹਉਮੈ ਗਰਬੁ ਗਵਾਈਐ ਪਾਈਐ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

हउमै गरबु गवाईऐ पाईऐ वीचारु ॥

Haumai garabu gavaaeeai paaeeai veechaaru ||

Abandoning egotism and pride, one obtains contemplative understanding.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸਿਉ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨਿਆ ਦੇ ਸਾਚੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥੨॥

साहिब सिउ मनु मानिआ दे साचु अधारु ॥२॥

Saahib siu manu maaniaa de saachu adhaaru ||2||

When the mind surrenders to the Lord Master, He bestows the support of the Truth. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਅਹਿਨਿਸਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਆ ਸੇਵਾ ਸਚੁ ਸਾਈ ॥

अहिनिसि नामि संतोखीआ सेवा सचु साई ॥

Ahinisi naami santtokheeaa sevaa sachu saaee ||

Day and night, remain content with the Naam, the Name of the Lord; that is the true service.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਤਾ ਕਉ ਬਿਘਨੁ ਨ ਲਾਗਈ ਚਾਲੈ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਰਜਾਈ ॥੩॥

ता कउ बिघनु न लागई चालै हुकमि रजाई ॥३॥

Taa kau bighanu na laagaee chaalai hukami rajaaee ||3||

No misfortune troubles one who follows the Command of the Lord's Will. ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਹੁਕਮਿ ਰਜਾਈ ਜੋ ਚਲੈ ਸੋ ਪਵੈ ਖਜਾਨੈ ॥

हुकमि रजाई जो चलै सो पवै खजानै ॥

Hukami rajaaee jo chalai so pavai khajaanai ||

One who follows the Command of the Lord's Will is taken into the Lord's Treasury.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਖੋਟੇ ਠਵਰ ਨ ਪਾਇਨੀ ਰਲੇ ਜੂਠਾਨੈ ॥੪॥

खोटे ठवर न पाइनी रले जूठानै ॥४॥

Khote thavar na paainee rale joothaanai ||4||

The counterfeit find no place there; they are mixed with the false ones. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਖਰਾ ਸਮਾਲੀਐ ਸਚੁ ਸਉਦਾ ਪਾਈਐ ॥

नित नित खरा समालीऐ सचु सउदा पाईऐ ॥

Nit nit kharaa samaaleeai sachu saudaa paaeeai ||

Forever and ever, the genuine coins are treasured; with them, the true merchandise is purchased.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਖੋਟੇ ਨਦਰਿ ਨ ਆਵਨੀ ਲੇ ਅਗਨਿ ਜਲਾਈਐ ॥੫॥

खोटे नदरि न आवनी ले अगनि जलाईऐ ॥५॥

Khote nadari na aavanee le agani jalaaeeai ||5||

The false ones are not seen in the Lord's Treasury; they are seized and cast into the fire again. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਜਿਨੀ ਆਤਮੁ ਚੀਨਿਆ ਪਰਮਾਤਮੁ ਸੋਈ ॥

जिनी आतमु चीनिआ परमातमु सोई ॥

Jinee aatamu cheeniaa paramaatamu soee ||

Those who understand their own souls, are themselves the Supreme Soul.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਏਕੋ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਿਰਖੁ ਹੈ ਫਲੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹੋਈ ॥੬॥

एको अम्रित बिरखु है फलु अम्रितु होई ॥६॥

Eko ammmrit birakhu hai phalu ammmritu hoee ||6||

The One Lord is the tree of ambrosial nectar, which bears the ambrosial fruit. ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਫਲੁ ਜਿਨੀ ਚਾਖਿਆ ਸਚਿ ਰਹੇ ਅਘਾਈ ॥

अम्रित फलु जिनी चाखिआ सचि रहे अघाई ॥

Ammmrit phalu jinee chaakhiaa sachi rahe aghaaee ||

Those who taste the ambrosial fruit remain satisfied with Truth.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਤਿੰਨਾ ਭਰਮੁ ਨ ਭੇਦੁ ਹੈ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਨ ਰਸਾਈ ॥੭॥

तिंना भरमु न भेदु है हरि रसन रसाई ॥७॥

Tinnaa bharamu na bhedu hai hari rasan rasaaee ||7||

They have no doubt or sense of separation - their tongues taste the divine taste. ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸੰਜੋਗੀ ਆਇਆ ਚਲੁ ਸਦਾ ਰਜਾਈ ॥

हुकमि संजोगी आइआ चलु सदा रजाई ॥

Hukami sanjjogee aaiaa chalu sadaa rajaaee ||

By His Command, and through your past actions, you came into the world; walk forever according to His Will.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਅਉਗਣਿਆਰੇ ਕਉ ਗੁਣੁ ਨਾਨਕੈ ਸਚੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਾਈ ॥੮॥੨੦॥

अउगणिआरे कउ गुणु नानकै सचु मिलै वडाई ॥८॥२०॥

Auga(nn)iaare kau gu(nn)u naanakai sachu milai vadaaee ||8||20||

Please, grant virtue to Nanak, the virtueless one; bless him with the glorious greatness of the Truth. ||8||20||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

आसा महला १ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 1 ||

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਮਨੁ ਰਾਤਉ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਇ ਸਚੁ ਵਖਾਣਿਆ ॥

मनु रातउ हरि नाइ सचु वखाणिआ ॥

Manu raatau hari naai sachu vakhaa(nn)iaa ||

One whose mind is attuned to the Lord's Name speaks the truth.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਲੋਕਾ ਦਾ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਇ ਜਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਣਿਆ ॥੧॥

लोका दा किआ जाइ जा तुधु भाणिआ ॥१॥

Lokaa daa kiaa jaai jaa tudhu bhaa(nn)iaa ||1||

What would the people lose, if I became pleasing to You, O Lord? ||1||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 421

ਜਉ ਲਗੁ ਜੀਉ ਪਰਾਣ ਸਚੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ ॥

जउ लगु जीउ पराण सचु धिआईऐ ॥

Jau lagu jeeu paraa(nn) sachu dhiaaeeai ||

As long as there is the breath of life, meditate on the True Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਲਾਹਾ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

लाहा हरि गुण गाइ मिलै सुखु पाईऐ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Laahaa hari gu(nn) gaai milai sukhu paaeeai ||1|| rahaau ||

You shall receive the profit of singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and find peace. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਕਾਰ ਦੇਹਿ ਦਇਆਲ ਤੂੰ ॥

सची तेरी कार देहि दइआल तूं ॥

Sachee teree kaar dehi daiaal toonn ||

True is Your Service; bless me with it, O Merciful Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਹਉ ਜੀਵਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਸਾਲਾਹਿ ਮੈ ਟੇਕ ਅਧਾਰੁ ਤੂੰ ॥੨॥

हउ जीवा तुधु सालाहि मै टेक अधारु तूं ॥२॥

Hau jeevaa tudhu saalaahi mai tek adhaaru toonn ||2||

I live by praising You; You are my Anchor and Support. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਦਰਿ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਦਰਵਾਨੁ ਦਰਦੁ ਤੂੰ ਜਾਣਹੀ ॥

दरि सेवकु दरवानु दरदु तूं जाणही ॥

Dari sevaku daravaanu daradu toonn jaa(nn)ahee ||

I am Your servant, the gate-keeper at Your Gate; You alone know my pain.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਭਗਤਿ ਤੇਰੀ ਹੈਰਾਨੁ ਦਰਦੁ ਗਵਾਵਹੀ ॥੩॥

भगति तेरी हैरानु दरदु गवावही ॥३॥

Bhagati teree hairaanu daradu gavaavahee ||3||

How wonderful is Your devotional worship! It removes all pains. ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਦਰਗਹ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਦੂਰਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਣਸੀ ॥

दरगह नामु हदूरि गुरमुखि जाणसी ॥

Daragah naamu hadoori guramukhi jaa(nn)asee ||

The Gurmukhs know that by chanting the Naam, they shall dwell in His Court, in His Presence.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਵੇਲਾ ਸਚੁ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਸਬਦੁ ਪਛਾਣਸੀ ॥੪॥

वेला सचु परवाणु सबदु पछाणसी ॥४॥

Velaa sachu paravaa(nn)u sabadu pachhaa(nn)asee ||4||

True and acceptable is that time, when one recognizes the Word of the Shabad. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਕਰਿ ਭਾਉ ਤੋਸਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੇਇ ॥

सतु संतोखु करि भाउ तोसा हरि नामु सेइ ॥

Satu santtokhu kari bhaau tosaa hari naamu sei ||

Those who practice Truth, contentment and love, obtain the supplies of the Lord's Name.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਮਨਹੁ ਛੋਡਿ ਵਿਕਾਰ ਸਚਾ ਸਚੁ ਦੇਇ ॥੫॥

मनहु छोडि विकार सचा सचु देइ ॥५॥

Manahu chhodi vikaar sachaa sachu dei ||5||

So banish corruption from your mind, and the True One will grant you Truth. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਚੇ ਸਚਾ ਨੇਹੁ ਸਚੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥

सचे सचा नेहु सचै लाइआ ॥

Sache sachaa nehu sachai laaiaa ||

The True Lord inspires true love in the truthful.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਪੇ ਕਰੇ ਨਿਆਉ ਜੋ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਇਆ ॥੬॥

आपे करे निआउ जो तिसु भाइआ ॥६॥

Aape kare niaau jo tisu bhaaiaa ||6||

He Himself administers justice, as it pleases His Will. ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਚੇ ਸਚੀ ਦਾਤਿ ਦੇਹਿ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੈ ॥

सचे सची दाति देहि दइआलु है ॥

Sache sachee daati dehi daiaalu hai ||

True is the gift of the True, Compassionate Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਤਿਸੁ ਸੇਵੀ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਮੋਲੁ ਹੈ ॥੭॥

तिसु सेवी दिनु राति नामु अमोलु है ॥७॥

Tisu sevee dinu raati naamu amolu hai ||7||

Day and night, I serve the One whose Name is priceless. ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਤੂੰ ਉਤਮੁ ਹਉ ਨੀਚੁ ਸੇਵਕੁ ਕਾਂਢੀਆ ॥

तूं उतमु हउ नीचु सेवकु कांढीआ ॥

Toonn utamu hau neechu sevaku kaandheeaa ||

You are so sublime, and I am so lowly, but I am called Your slave.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇਹੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਸਚੁ ਵਾਂਢੀਆ ॥੮॥੨੧॥

नानक नदरि करेहु मिलै सचु वांढीआ ॥८॥२१॥

Naanak nadari karehu milai sachu vaandheeaa ||8||21||

Please, shower Nanak with Your Glance of Grace, that he, the separated one, may merge with You again, O Lord. ||8||21||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ ॥

आसा महला १ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 1 ||

Aasaa, First Mehl:

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਵਣ ਜਾਣਾ ਕਿਉ ਰਹੈ ਕਿਉ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੋਈ ॥

आवण जाणा किउ रहै किउ मेला होई ॥

Aava(nn) jaa(nn)aa kiu rahai kiu melaa hoee ||

How can coming and going, the cycle of reincarnation be ended? And how can one meet the Lord?

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਕਾ ਦੁਖੁ ਘਣੋ ਨਿਤ ਸਹਸਾ ਦੋਈ ॥੧॥

जनम मरण का दुखु घणो नित सहसा दोई ॥१॥

Janam mara(nn) kaa dukhu gha(nn)o nit sahasaa doee ||1||

The pain of birth and death is so great, in constant skepticism and duality. ||1||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕਿਆ ਜੀਵਨਾ ਫਿਟੁ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਚਤੁਰਾਈ ॥

बिनु नावै किआ जीवना फिटु ध्रिगु चतुराई ॥

Binu naavai kiaa jeevanaa phitu dhrigu chaturaaee ||

Without the Name, what is life? Cleverness is detestable and cursed.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸਾਧੁ ਨ ਸੇਵਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

सतिगुर साधु न सेविआ हरि भगति न भाई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Satigur saadhu na seviaa hari bhagati na bhaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

One who does not serve the Holy True Guru, is not pleased by devotion to the Lord. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਵਣੁ ਤਉ ਰਹੈ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ॥

आवणु जावणु तउ रहै पाईऐ गुरु पूरा ॥

Aava(nn)u jaava(nn)u tau rahai paaeeai guru pooraa ||

Coming and going is ended only when one finds the True Guru.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਨੁ ਰਾਸਿ ਦੇਇ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਕੂਰਾ ॥੨॥

राम नामु धनु रासि देइ बिनसै भ्रमु कूरा ॥२॥

Raam naamu dhanu raasi dei binasai bhrmu kooraa ||2||

He gives the wealth and capital of the Lord's Name, and false doubt is destroyed. ||2||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕਉ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਹੈ ਧਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਜਸੁ ਗਾਏ ॥

संत जना कउ मिलि रहै धनु धनु जसु गाए ॥

Santt janaa kau mili rahai dhanu dhanu jasu gaae ||

Joining the humble Saintly beings, let us sing the blessed, blessed Praises of the Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਅਪਰੰਪਰਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਏ ॥੩॥

आदि पुरखु अपर्मपरा गुरमुखि हरि पाए ॥३॥

Aadi purakhu aparampparaa guramukhi hari paae ||3||

The Primal Lord, the Infinite, is obtained by the Gurmukh. ||3||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਨਟੂਐ ਸਾਂਗੁ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਬਾਜੀ ਸੰਸਾਰਾ ॥

नटूऐ सांगु बणाइआ बाजी संसारा ॥

Natooai saangu ba(nn)aaiaa baajee sanssaaraa ||

The drama of the world is staged like the show of a buffoon.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਖਿਨੁ ਪਲੁ ਬਾਜੀ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਉਝਰਤ ਨਹੀ ਬਾਰਾ ॥੪॥

खिनु पलु बाजी देखीऐ उझरत नही बारा ॥४॥

Khinu palu baajee dekheeai ujharat nahee baaraa ||4||

For an instant, for a moment, the show is seen, but it disappears in no time at all. ||4||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਹਉਮੈ ਚਉਪੜਿ ਖੇਲਣਾ ਝੂਠੇ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ ॥

हउमै चउपड़ि खेलणा झूठे अहंकारा ॥

Haumai chaupa(rr)i khela(nn)aa jhoothe ahankkaaraa ||

The game of chance is played on the board of egotism, with the pieces of falsehood and ego.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਹਾਰੈ ਸੋ ਜਿਣੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥੫॥

सभु जगु हारै सो जिणै गुर सबदु वीचारा ॥५॥

Sabhu jagu haarai so ji(nn)ai gur sabadu veechaaraa ||5||

The whole world loses; he alone wins, who reflects upon the Word of the Guru's Shabad. ||5||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਜਿਉ ਅੰਧੁਲੈ ਹਥਿ ਟੋਹਣੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਮਾਰੈ ॥

जिउ अंधुलै हथि टोहणी हरि नामु हमारै ॥

Jiu anddhulai hathi toha(nn)ee hari naamu hamaarai ||

As is the cane in the hand of the blind man, so is the Lord's Name for me.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਰਿ ਟੇਕ ਹੈ ਨਿਸਿ ਦਉਤ ਸਵਾਰੈ ॥੬॥

राम नामु हरि टेक है निसि दउत सवारै ॥६॥

Raam naamu hari tek hai nisi daut savaarai ||6||

The Lord's Name is my Support, night and day and morning. ||6||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਜਿਉ ਤੂੰ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਤਿਉ ਰਹਾ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥

जिउ तूं राखहि तिउ रहा हरि नाम अधारा ॥

Jiu toonn raakhahi tiu rahaa hari naam adhaaraa ||

As You keep me, Lord, I live; the Lord's Name is my only Support.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਅੰਤਿ ਸਖਾਈ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦੁਆਰਾ ॥੭॥

अंति सखाई पाइआ जन मुकति दुआरा ॥७॥

Antti sakhaaee paaiaa jan mukati duaaraa ||7||

It is my only comfort in the end; the gate of salvation is found by His humble servants. ||7||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਖ ਮੇਟਿਆ ਜਪਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੁਰਾਰੇ ॥

जनम मरण दुख मेटिआ जपि नामु मुरारे ॥

Janam mara(nn) dukh metiaa japi naamu muraare ||

The pain of birth and death is removed, by chanting and meditating on the Naam, the Name of the Lord.

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਪੂਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਤਾਰੇ ॥੮॥੨੨॥

नानक नामु न वीसरै पूरा गुरु तारे ॥८॥२२॥

Naanak naamu na veesarai pooraa guru taare ||8||22||

O Nanak, one who does not forget the Naam, is saved by the Perfect Guru. ||8||22||

Guru Nanak Dev ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਅਸਟਪਦੀਆ ਘਰੁ ੨

आसा महला ३ असटपदीआ घरु २

Aasaa mahalaa 3 asatapadeeaa gharu 2

Aasaa, Third Mehl, Ashtapadees, Second House:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

ੴ सतिगुर प्रसादि ॥

Ik-oamkkaari satigur prsaadi ||

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

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਾਸਤੁ ਬੇਦੁ ਸਿੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸਰੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਸੁਰਸਰੀ ਚਰਣ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥

सासतु बेदु सिम्रिति सरु तेरा सुरसरी चरण समाणी ॥

Saasatu bedu simmmriti saru teraa surasaree chara(nn) samaa(nn)ee ||

The Shaastras, the Vedas and the Simritees are contained in the ocean of Your Name; the River Ganges is held in Your Feet.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਸਾਖਾ ਤੀਨਿ ਮੂਲੁ ਮਤਿ ਰਾਵੈ ਤੂੰ ਤਾਂ ਸਰਬ ਵਿਡਾਣੀ ॥੧॥

साखा तीनि मूलु मति रावै तूं तां सरब विडाणी ॥१॥

Saakhaa teeni moolu mati raavai toonn taan sarab vidaa(nn)ee ||1||

The intellect can understand the world of the three modes, but You, O Primal Lord, are totally astounding. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਤਾ ਕੇ ਚਰਣ ਜਪੈ ਜਨੁ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬੋਲੇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

ता के चरण जपै जनु नानकु बोले अम्रित बाणी ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Taa ke chara(nn) japai janu naanaku bole ammmrit baa(nn)ee ||1|| rahaau ||

Servant Nanak meditates on His Feet, and chants the Ambrosial Word of His Bani. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਤੇਤੀਸ ਕਰੋੜੀ ਦਾਸ ਤੁਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਰੇ ਰਿਧਿ ਸਿਧਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਣ ਅਧਾਰੀ ॥

तेतीस करोड़ी दास तुम्हारे रिधि सिधि प्राण अधारी ॥

Tetees karo(rr)ee daas tumhaare ridhi sidhi praa(nn) adhaaree ||

Three hundred thirty million gods are Your servants. You bestow wealth, and the supernatural powers of the Siddhas; You are the Support of the breath of life.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 422

ਤਾ ਕੇ ਰੂਪ ਨ ਜਾਹੀ ਲਖਣੇ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਿ ਆਖਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ॥੨॥

ता के रूप न जाही लखणे किआ करि आखि वीचारी ॥२॥

Taa ke roop na jaahee lakha(nn)e kiaa kari aakhi veechaaree ||2||

His beauteous forms cannot be comprehended; what can anyone accomplish by discussing and debating? ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਤੀਨਿ ਗੁਣਾ ਤੇਰੇ ਜੁਗ ਹੀ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਚਾਰੇ ਤੇਰੀਆ ਖਾਣੀ ॥

तीनि गुणा तेरे जुग ही अंतरि चारे तेरीआ खाणी ॥

Teeni gu(nn)aa tere jug hee anttari chaare tereeaa khaa(nn)ee ||

Throughout the ages, You are the three qualities, and the four sources of creation.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਕਰਮੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਤਾ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਕਥੇ ਅਕਥ ਕਹਾਣੀ ॥੩॥

करमु होवै ता परम पदु पाईऐ कथे अकथ कहाणी ॥३॥

Karamu hovai taa param padu paaeeai kathe akath kahaa(nn)ee ||3||

If You show Your Mercy, then one obtains the supreme status, and speaks the Unspoken Speech. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਤੂੰ ਕਰਤਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਕਿਆ ਕੋ ਕਰੇ ਪਰਾਣੀ ॥

तूं करता कीआ सभु तेरा किआ को करे पराणी ॥

Toonn karataa keeaa sabhu teraa kiaa ko kare paraa(nn)ee ||

You are the Creator; all are created by You. What can any mortal being do?

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਜਾ ਕਉ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਤੂੰ ਅਪਣੀ ਸਾਈ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੪॥

जा कउ नदरि करहि तूं अपणी साई सचि समाणी ॥४॥

Jaa kau nadari karahi toonn apa(nn)ee saaee sachi samaa(nn)ee ||4||

He alone, upon whom You shower Your Grace, is absorbed into the Truth. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਨਾਮੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ਲੇਤੁ ਹੈ ਜੇਤੀ ਆਵਣ ਜਾਣੀ ॥

नामु तेरा सभु कोई लेतु है जेती आवण जाणी ॥

Naamu teraa sabhu koee letu hai jetee aava(nn) jaa(nn)ee ||

Everyone who comes and goes chants Your Name.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਜਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੂਝੈ ਹੋਰ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਫਿਰੈ ਇਆਣੀ ॥੫॥

जा तुधु भावै ता गुरमुखि बूझै होर मनमुखि फिरै इआणी ॥५॥

Jaa tudhu bhaavai taa guramukhi boojhai hor manamukhi phirai iaa(nn)ee ||5||

When it is pleasing to Your Will, then the Gurmukh understands. Otherwise, the self-willed manmukhs wander in ignorance. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਚਾਰੇ ਵੇਦ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੇ ਕਉ ਦੀਏ ਪੜਿ ਪੜਿ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ॥

चारे वेद ब्रहमे कउ दीए पड़ि पड़ि करे वीचारी ॥

Chaare ved brhame kau deee pa(rr)i pa(rr)i kare veechaaree ||

You gave the four Vedas to Brahma, for him to read and read continually, and reflect upon.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਤਾ ਕਾ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਨ ਬੂਝੈ ਬਪੁੜਾ ਨਰਕਿ ਸੁਰਗਿ ਅਵਤਾਰੀ ॥੬॥

ता का हुकमु न बूझै बपुड़ा नरकि सुरगि अवतारी ॥६॥

Taa kaa hukamu na boojhai bapu(rr)aa naraki suragi avataaree ||6||

The wretched one does not understand His Command, and is reincarnated into heaven and hell. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਜੁਗਹ ਜੁਗਹ ਕੇ ਰਾਜੇ ਕੀਏ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਕਰਿ ਅਵਤਾਰੀ ॥

जुगह जुगह के राजे कीए गावहि करि अवतारी ॥

Jugah jugah ke raaje keee gaavahi kari avataaree ||

In each and every age, He creates the kings, who are sung of as His Incarnations.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਤਿਨ ਭੀ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ਤਾ ਕਾ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਿ ਆਖਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ॥੭॥

तिन भी अंतु न पाइआ ता का किआ करि आखि वीचारी ॥७॥

Tin bhee anttu na paaiaa taa kaa kiaa kari aakhi veechaaree ||7||

Even they have not found His limits; what can I speak of and contemplate? ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਤੂੰ ਸਚਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਭੁ ਸਾਚਾ ਦੇਹਿ ਤ ਸਾਚੁ ਵਖਾਣੀ ॥

तूं सचा तेरा कीआ सभु साचा देहि त साचु वखाणी ॥

Toonn sachaa teraa keeaa sabhu saachaa dehi ta saachu vakhaa(nn)ee ||

You are True, and all that You do is True. If You bless me with the Truth, I will speak on it.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਜਾ ਕਉ ਸਚੁ ਬੁਝਾਵਹਿ ਅਪਣਾ ਸਹਜੇ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੮॥੧॥੨੩॥

जा कउ सचु बुझावहि अपणा सहजे नामि समाणी ॥८॥१॥२३॥

Jaa kau sachu bujhaavahi apa(nn)aa sahaje naami samaa(nn)ee ||8||1||23||

One whom You inspire to understand the Truth, is easily absorbed into the Naam. ||8||1||23||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਹਮਰਾ ਭਰਮੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥

सतिगुर हमरा भरमु गवाइआ ॥

Satigur hamaraa bharamu gavaaiaa ||

The True Guru has dispelled my doubts.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥

हरि नामु निरंजनु मंनि वसाइआ ॥

Hari naamu niranjjanu manni vasaaiaa ||

He has enshrined the Immaculate Name of the Lord within my mind.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਬਦੁ ਚੀਨਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੧॥

सबदु चीनि सदा सुखु पाइआ ॥१॥

Sabadu cheeni sadaa sukhu paaiaa ||1||

Focusing on the Word of the Shabad, I have obtained lasting peace. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸੁਣਿ ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਤਤੁ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥

सुणि मन मेरे ततु गिआनु ॥

Su(nn)i man mere tatu giaanu ||

Listen, O my mind, to the essence of spiritual wisdom.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਦੇਵਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਭ ਬਿਧਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

देवण वाला सभ बिधि जाणै गुरमुखि पाईऐ नामु निधानु ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Deva(nn) vaalaa sabh bidhi jaa(nn)ai guramukhi paaeeai naamu nidhaanu ||1|| rahaau ||

The Great Giver knows our condition completely; the Gurmukh obtains the treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭੇਟੇ ਕੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

सतिगुर भेटे की वडिआई ॥

Satigur bhete kee vadiaaee ||

The great glory of meeting the True Guru is

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਜਿਨਿ ਮਮਤਾ ਅਗਨਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

जिनि ममता अगनि त्रिसना बुझाई ॥

Jini mamataa agani trisanaa bujhaaee ||

That it has quenched the fire of possessiveness and desire;

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਹਜੇ ਮਾਤਾ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਈ ॥੨॥

सहजे माता हरि गुण गाई ॥२॥

Sahaje maataa hari gu(nn) gaaee ||2||

Imbued with peace and poise, I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਜਾਣੀ ॥

विणु गुर पूरे कोइ न जाणी ॥

Vi(nn)u gur poore koi na jaa(nn)ee ||

Without the Perfect Guru, no one knows the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਦੂਜੈ ਲੋਭਾਣੀ ॥

माइआ मोहि दूजै लोभाणी ॥

Maaiaa mohi doojai lobhaa(nn)ee ||

Attached to Maya, they are engrossed in duality.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਣੀ ॥੩॥

गुरमुखि नामु मिलै हरि बाणी ॥३॥

Guramukhi naamu milai hari baa(nn)ee ||3||

The Gurmukh receives the Naam, and the Bani of the Lord's Word. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਤਪਾਂ ਸਿਰਿ ਤਪੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥

गुर सेवा तपां सिरि तपु सारु ॥

Gur sevaa tapaan siri tapu saaru ||

Service to the Guru is the most excellent and sublime penance of penances.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਮਨਿ ਵਸੈ ਸਭ ਦੂਖ ਵਿਸਾਰਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

हरि जीउ मनि वसै सभ दूख विसारणहारु ॥

Hari jeeu mani vasai sabh dookh visaara(nn)ahaaru ||

The Dear Lord dwells in the mind, and all suffering departs.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਦਰਿ ਸਾਚੈ ਦੀਸੈ ਸਚਿਆਰੁ ॥੪॥

दरि साचै दीसै सचिआरु ॥४॥

Dari saachai deesai sachiaaru ||4||

Then, at the Gate of the True Lord, one appears truthful. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੇ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਸੋਝੀ ਹੋਇ ॥

गुर सेवा ते त्रिभवण सोझी होइ ॥

Gur sevaa te tribhava(nn) sojhee hoi ||

Serving the Guru, one comes to know the three worlds.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣਿ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਸੋਇ ॥

आपु पछाणि हरि पावै सोइ ॥

Aapu pachhaa(nn)i hari paavai soi ||

Understanding his own self, he obtains the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਾਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥੫॥

साची बाणी महलु परापति होइ ॥५॥

Saachee baa(nn)ee mahalu paraapati hoi ||5||

Through the True Word of His Bani, we enter the Mansion of His Presence. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੇ ਸਭ ਕੁਲ ਉਧਾਰੇ ॥

गुर सेवा ते सभ कुल उधारे ॥

Gur sevaa te sabh kul udhaare ||

Serving the Guru, all of one's generations are saved.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਖੈ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੇ ॥

निरमल नामु रखै उरि धारे ॥

Niramal naamu rakhai uri dhaare ||

Keep the Immaculate Naam enshrined within your heart.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਾਚੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਸਾਚਿ ਦੁਆਰੇ ॥੬॥

साची सोभा साचि दुआरे ॥६॥

Saachee sobhaa saachi duaare ||6||

In the Court of the True Lord, you shall be adorned with True Glory. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸੇ ਵਡਭਾਗੀ ਜਿ ਗੁਰਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਲਾਏ ॥

से वडभागी जि गुरि सेवा लाए ॥

Se vadabhaagee ji guri sevaa laae ||

How very fortunate are they, who are committed to the Guru's service.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਭਗਤਿ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਏ ॥

अनदिनु भगति सचु नामु द्रिड़ाए ॥

Anadinu bhagati sachu naamu dri(rr)aae ||

Night and day, they are engaged in devotional worship; the True Name is implanted within them.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਨਾਮੇ ਉਧਰੇ ਕੁਲ ਸਬਾਏ ॥੭॥

नामे उधरे कुल सबाए ॥७॥

Naame udhare kul sabaae ||7||

Through the Naam, all of one's generations are saved. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸਾਚੁ ਕਹੈ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

नानकु साचु कहै वीचारु ॥

Naanaku saachu kahai veechaaru ||

Nanak chants the true thought.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਖਹੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰਿ ॥

हरि का नामु रखहु उरि धारि ॥

Hari kaa naamu rakhahu uri dhaari ||

Keep the Name of the Lord enshrined within your heart.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤੀ ਰਾਤੇ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰੁ ॥੮॥੨॥੨੪॥

हरि भगती राते मोख दुआरु ॥८॥२॥२४॥

Hari bhagatee raate mokh duaaru ||8||2||24||

Imbued with devotion to the Lord, the gate of salvation is found. ||8||2||24||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਆਸਾ ਆਸ ਕਰੇ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ॥

आसा आस करे सभु कोई ॥

Aasaa aas kare sabhu koee ||

Everyone lives, hoping in hope.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੈ ਨਿਰਾਸਾ ਹੋਈ ॥

हुकमै बूझै निरासा होई ॥

Hukamai boojhai niraasaa hoee ||

Understanding His Command, one becomes free of desire.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਆਸਾ ਵਿਚਿ ਸੁਤੇ ਕਈ ਲੋਈ ॥

आसा विचि सुते कई लोई ॥

Aasaa vichi sute kaee loee ||

So many are asleep in hope.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸੋ ਜਾਗੈ ਜਾਗਾਵੈ ਸੋਈ ॥੧॥

सो जागै जागावै सोई ॥१॥

So jaagai jaagaavai soee ||1||

He alone wakes up, whom the Lord awakens. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੁਝਾਇਆ ਵਿਣੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਭੁਖ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥

सतिगुरि नामु बुझाइआ विणु नावै भुख न जाई ॥

Satiguri naamu bujhaaiaa vi(nn)u naavai bhukh na jaaee ||

The True Guru has led me to understand the Naam, the Name of the Lord; without the Naam, hunger does not go away.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 423

ਨਾਮੇ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਅਗਨਿ ਬੁਝੈ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਿਸੈ ਰਜਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

नामे त्रिसना अगनि बुझै नामु मिलै तिसै रजाई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Naame trisanaa agani bujhai naamu milai tisai rajaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

Through the Naam, the fire of desire is extinguished; the Naam is obtained by His Will. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਕਲਿ ਕੀਰਤਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਪਛਾਨੁ ॥

कलि कीरति सबदु पछानु ॥

Kali keerati sabadu pachhaanu ||

In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, realize the Word of the Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਏਹਾ ਭਗਤਿ ਚੂਕੈ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੁ ॥

एहा भगति चूकै अभिमानु ॥

Ehaa bhagati chookai abhimaanu ||

By this devotional worship, egotism is eliminated.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਿਐ ਹੋਵੈ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥

सतिगुरु सेविऐ होवै परवानु ॥

Satiguru seviai hovai paravaanu ||

Serving the True Guru, one becomes approved.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਜਿਨਿ ਆਸਾ ਕੀਤੀ ਤਿਸ ਨੋ ਜਾਨੁ ॥੨॥

जिनि आसा कीती तिस नो जानु ॥२॥

Jini aasaa keetee tis no jaanu ||2||

So know the One, who created hope and desire. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਤਿਸੁ ਕਿਆ ਦੀਜੈ ਜਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੁਣਾਏ ॥

तिसु किआ दीजै जि सबदु सुणाए ॥

Tisu kiaa deejai ji sabadu su(nn)aae ||

What shall we offer to one who proclaims the Word of the Shabad?

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਏ ॥

करि किरपा नामु मंनि वसाए ॥

Kari kirapaa naamu manni vasaae ||

By His Grace, the Naam is enshrined within our minds.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਇਹੁ ਸਿਰੁ ਦੀਜੈ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਏ ॥

इहु सिरु दीजै आपु गवाए ॥

Ihu siru deejai aapu gavaae ||

Offer your head, and shed your self-conceit.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਹੁਕਮੈ ਬੂਝੇ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਏ ॥੩॥

हुकमै बूझे सदा सुखु पाए ॥३॥

Hukamai boojhe sadaa sukhu paae ||3||

One who understands the Lord's Command finds lasting peace. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇ ਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਾਏ ॥

आपि करे तै आपि कराए ॥

Aapi kare tai aapi karaae ||

He Himself does, and causes others to do.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਆਪੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸਾਏ ॥

आपे गुरमुखि नामु वसाए ॥

Aape guramukhi naamu vasaae ||

He Himself enshrines His Name in the mind of the Gurmukh.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਆਪਿ ਭੁਲਾਵੈ ਆਪਿ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਪਾਏ ॥

आपि भुलावै आपि मारगि पाए ॥

Aapi bhulaavai aapi maaragi paae ||

He Himself misleads us, and He Himself puts us back on the Path.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਸਚੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਏ ॥੪॥

सचै सबदि सचि समाए ॥४॥

Sachai sabadi sachi samaae ||4||

Through the True Word of the Shabad, we merge into the True Lord. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਸਚਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਸਚੀ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ॥

सचा सबदु सची है बाणी ॥

Sachaa sabadu sachee hai baa(nn)ee ||

True is the Shabad, and True is the Word of the Lord's Bani.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਆਖਿ ਵਖਾਣੀ ॥

गुरमुखि जुगि जुगि आखि वखाणी ॥

Guramukhi jugi jugi aakhi vakhaa(nn)ee ||

In each and every age, the Gurmukhs speak it and chant it.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੋਲਾਣੀ ॥

मनमुखि मोहि भरमि भोलाणी ॥

Manamukhi mohi bharami bholaa(nn)ee ||

The self-willed manmukhs are deluded by doubt and attachment.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭ ਫਿਰੈ ਬਉਰਾਣੀ ॥੫॥

बिनु नावै सभ फिरै बउराणी ॥५॥

Binu naavai sabh phirai bauraa(nn)ee ||5||

Without the Name, everyone wanders around insane. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਤੀਨਿ ਭਵਨ ਮਹਿ ਏਕਾ ਮਾਇਆ ॥

तीनि भवन महि एका माइआ ॥

Teeni bhavan mahi ekaa maaiaa ||

Throughout the three worlds, is the one Maya.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਮੂਰਖਿ ਪੜਿ ਪੜਿ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਇਆ ॥

मूरखि पड़ि पड़ि दूजा भाउ द्रिड़ाइआ ॥

Moorakhi pa(rr)i pa(rr)i doojaa bhaau dri(rr)aaiaa ||

The fool reads and reads, but holds tight to duality.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਬਹੁ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਦੁਖੁ ਸਬਾਇਆ ॥

बहु करम कमावै दुखु सबाइआ ॥

Bahu karam kamaavai dukhu sabaaiaa ||

He performs all sorts of rituals, but still suffers terrible pain.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੬॥

सतिगुरु सेवि सदा सुखु पाइआ ॥६॥

Satiguru sevi sadaa sukhu paaiaa ||6||

Serving the True Guru, eternal peace is obtained. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਮੀਠਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

अम्रितु मीठा सबदु वीचारि ॥

Ammmritu meethaa sabadu veechaari ||

Reflective meditation upon the Shabad is such sweet nectar.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਭੋਗੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ॥

अनदिनु भोगे हउमै मारि ॥

Anadinu bhoge haumai maari ||

Night and day, one enjoys it, subduing his ego.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਸਹਜਿ ਅਨੰਦਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰਿ ॥

सहजि अनंदि किरपा धारि ॥

Sahaji ananddi kirapaa dhaari ||

When the Lord showers His Mercy, we enjoy celestial bliss.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਚਿ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥੭॥

नामि रते सदा सचि पिआरि ॥७॥

Naami rate sadaa sachi piaari ||7||

Imbued with the Naam, love the True Lord forever. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਪੜੀਐ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

हरि जपि पड़ीऐ गुर सबदु वीचारि ॥

Hari japi pa(rr)eeai gur sabadu veechaari ||

Meditate on the Lord, and read and reflect upon the Guru's Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਪੜੀਐ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰਿ ॥

हरि जपि पड़ीऐ हउमै मारि ॥

Hari japi pa(rr)eeai haumai maari ||

Subdue your ego and meditate on the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਹਰਿ ਜਪੀਐ ਭਇ ਸਚਿ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥

हरि जपीऐ भइ सचि पिआरि ॥

Hari japeeai bhai sachi piaari ||

Meditate on the Lord, and be imbued with fear and love of the True One.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਉਰ ਧਾਰਿ ॥੮॥੩॥੨੫॥

नानक नामु गुरमति उर धारि ॥८॥३॥२५॥

Naanak naamu guramati ur dhaari ||8||3||25||

O Nanak, enshrine the Naam within your heart, through the Guru's Teachings. ||8||3||25||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 424

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਸੁਣਿ ਮਨ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇ ਤੂੰ ਆਪੇ ਆਇ ਮਿਲੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ॥

सुणि मन मंनि वसाइ तूं आपे आइ मिलै मेरे भाई ॥

Su(nn)i man manni vasaai toonn aape aai milai mere bhaaee ||

Listen, O mortal: enshrine His Name within your mind; He shall come to meet with you, O my Sibling of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸਚੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਚੈ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਈ ॥੧॥

अनदिनु सची भगति करि सचै चितु लाई ॥१॥

Anadinu sachee bhagati kari sachai chitu laaee ||1||

Night and day, center your consciousness on true devotional worship of the True Lord. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਤੂੰ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ॥

एको नामु धिआइ तूं सुखु पावहि मेरे भाई ॥

Eko naamu dhiaai toonn sukhu paavahi mere bhaaee ||

Meditate on the One Naam, and you shall find peace, O my Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਹਉਮੈ ਦੂਜਾ ਦੂਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਵਡੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

हउमै दूजा दूरि करि वडी वडिआई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Haumai doojaa doori kari vadee vadiaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

Eradicate egotism and duality, and your glory shall be glorious. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਇਸੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਨੋ ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਲੋਚਦੇ ਵਿਣੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਾਈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

इसु भगती नो सुरि नर मुनि जन लोचदे विणु सतिगुर पाई न जाइ ॥

Isu bhagatee no suri nar muni jan lochade vi(nn)u satigur paaee na jaai ||

The angels, humans and silent sages long for this devotional worship, but without the True Guru, it cannot be attained.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪੜਦੇ ਜੋਤਿਕੀ ਤਿਨ ਬੂਝ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥੨॥

पंडित पड़दे जोतिकी तिन बूझ न पाइ ॥२॥

Panddit pa(rr)ade jotikee tin boojh na paai ||2||

The Pandits, the religious scholars, and the astrologers read their books, but they do not understand. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਪੈ ਥੈ ਸਭੁ ਰਖਿਓਨੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥

आपै थै सभु रखिओनु किछु कहणु न जाई ॥

Aapai thai sabhu rakhionu kichhu kaha(nn)u na jaaee ||

He Himself keeps all in His Hand; nothing else can be said.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਪੇ ਦੇਇ ਸੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰਿ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥੩॥

आपे देइ सु पाईऐ गुरि बूझ बुझाई ॥३॥

Aape dei su paaeeai guri boojh bujhaaee ||3||

Whatever He gives, is received. The Guru has imparted this understanding to me. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਤਿਸ ਦੇ ਸਭਨਾ ਕਾ ਸੋਈ ॥

जीअ जंत सभि तिस दे सभना का सोई ॥

Jeea jantt sabhi tis de sabhanaa kaa soee ||

All beings and creatures are His; He belongs to all.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਮੰਦਾ ਕਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਦੂਜਾ ਹੋਈ ॥੪॥

मंदा किस नो आखीऐ जे दूजा होई ॥४॥

Manddaa kis no aakheeai je doojaa hoee ||4||

So who can we call bad, since there is no other? ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਇਕੋ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਵਰਤਦਾ ਏਕਾ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਾਰਾ ॥

इको हुकमु वरतदा एका सिरि कारा ॥

Iko hukamu varatadaa ekaa siri kaaraa ||

The Command of the One Lord is pervading throughout; duty to the One Lord is upon the heads of all.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਪਿ ਭਵਾਲੀ ਦਿਤੀਅਨੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਲੋਭੁ ਵਿਕਾਰਾ ॥੫॥

आपि भवाली दितीअनु अंतरि लोभु विकारा ॥५॥

Aapi bhavaalee diteeanu anttari lobhu vikaaraa ||5||

He Himself has led them astray, and placed greed and corruption within their hearts. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਇਕ ਆਪੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕੀਤਿਅਨੁ ਬੂਝਨਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥

इक आपे गुरमुखि कीतिअनु बूझनि वीचारा ॥

Ik aape guramukhi keetianu boojhani veechaaraa ||

He has sanctified those few Gurmukhs who understand Him, and reflect upon Him.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਭਗਤਿ ਭੀ ਓਨਾ ਨੋ ਬਖਸੀਅਨੁ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ॥੬॥

भगति भी ओना नो बखसीअनु अंतरि भंडारा ॥६॥

Bhagati bhee onaa no bakhaseeanu anttari bhanddaaraa ||6||

He grants devotional worship to them, and within them is the treasure. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਗਿਆਨੀਆ ਨੋ ਸਭੁ ਸਚੁ ਹੈ ਸਚੁ ਸੋਝੀ ਹੋਈ ॥

गिआनीआ नो सभु सचु है सचु सोझी होई ॥

Giaaneeaa no sabhu sachu hai sachu sojhee hoee ||

The spiritual teachers know nothing but the Truth; they obtain true understanding.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਓਇ ਭੁਲਾਏ ਕਿਸੈ ਦੇ ਨ ਭੁਲਨੑੀ ਸਚੁ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਸੋਈ ॥੭॥

ओइ भुलाए किसै दे न भुलन्ही सचु जाणनि सोई ॥७॥

Oi bhulaae kisai de na bhulanhee sachu jaa(nn)ani soee ||7||

They are led astray by Him, but they do not go astray, because they know the True Lord. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਘਰ ਮਹਿ ਪੰਚ ਵਰਤਦੇ ਪੰਚੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ॥

घर महि पंच वरतदे पंचे वीचारी ॥

Ghar mahi pancch varatade pancche veechaaree ||

Within the homes of their bodies, the five passions are pervading, but here, the five are well-behaved.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਨਾਨਕ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਵਸਿ ਨ ਆਵਨੑੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੀ ॥੮॥੫॥੨੭॥

नानक बिनु सतिगुर वसि न आवन्ही नामि हउमै मारी ॥८॥५॥२७॥

Naanak binu satigur vasi na aavanhee naami haumai maaree ||8||5||27||

O Nanak, without the True Guru, they are not overcome; through the Naam, the ego is conquered. ||8||5||27||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਘਰੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਸਭੁ ਵਥੁ ਹੈ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਨਾਹੀ ॥

घरै अंदरि सभु वथु है बाहरि किछु नाही ॥

Gharai anddari sabhu vathu hai baahari kichhu naahee ||

Everything is within the home of your own self; there is nothing beyond it.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਕਪਟ ਖੁਲਾਹੀ ॥੧॥

गुर परसादी पाईऐ अंतरि कपट खुलाही ॥१॥

Gur parasaadee paaeeai anttari kapat khulaahee ||1||

By Guru's Grace, it is obtained, and the doors of the inner heart are opened wide. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਭਾਈ ॥

सतिगुर ते हरि पाईऐ भाई ॥

Satigur te hari paaeeai bhaaee ||

From the True Guru, the Lord's Name is obtained, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਪੂਰੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਦਿਖਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

अंतरि नामु निधानु है पूरै सतिगुरि दीआ दिखाई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Anttari naamu nidhaanu hai poorai satiguri deeaa dikhaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

The treasure of the Naam is within; the Perfect True Guru has shown this to me. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਗਾਹਕੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੋ ਲਏ ਪਾਏ ਰਤਨੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥

हरि का गाहकु होवै सो लए पाए रतनु वीचारा ॥

Hari kaa gaahaku hovai so lae paae ratanu veechaaraa ||

One who is a buyer of the Lord's Name, finds it, and obtains the jewel of contemplation.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਅੰਦਰੁ ਖੋਲੈ ਦਿਬ ਦਿਸਟਿ ਦੇਖੈ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ॥੨॥

अंदरु खोलै दिब दिसटि देखै मुकति भंडारा ॥२॥

Anddaru kholai dib disati dekhai mukati bhanddaaraa ||2||

He opens the doors deep within, and through the Eyes of Divine Vision, beholds the treasure of liberation. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਅੰਦਰਿ ਮਹਲ ਅਨੇਕ ਹਹਿ ਜੀਉ ਕਰੇ ਵਸੇਰਾ ॥

अंदरि महल अनेक हहि जीउ करे वसेरा ॥

Anddari mahal anek hahi jeeu kare vaseraa ||

There are so many mansions within the body; the soul dwells within them.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਮਨ ਚਿੰਦਿਆ ਫਲੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਫਿਰਿ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਫੇਰਾ ॥੩॥

मन चिंदिआ फलु पाइसी फिरि होइ न फेरा ॥३॥

Man chinddiaa phalu paaisee phiri hoi na pheraa ||3||

He obtains the fruits of his mind's desires, and he shall not have to go through reincarnation again. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਪਾਰਖੀਆ ਵਥੁ ਸਮਾਲਿ ਲਈ ਗੁਰ ਸੋਝੀ ਹੋਈ ॥

पारखीआ वथु समालि लई गुर सोझी होई ॥

Paarakheeaa vathu samaali laee gur sojhee hoee ||

The appraisers cherish the commodity of the Name; they obtain understanding from the Guru.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਨਾਮੁ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਅਮੁਲੁ ਸਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਕੋਈ ॥੪॥

नामु पदारथु अमुलु सा गुरमुखि पावै कोई ॥४॥

Naamu padaarathu amulu saa guramukhi paavai koee ||4||

The wealth of the Naam is priceless; how few are the Gurmukhs who obtain it. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਬਾਹਰੁ ਭਾਲੇ ਸੁ ਕਿਆ ਲਹੈ ਵਥੁ ਘਰੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਭਾਈ ॥

बाहरु भाले सु किआ लहै वथु घरै अंदरि भाई ॥

Baaharu bhaale su kiaa lahai vathu gharai anddari bhaaee ||

Searching outwardly, what can anyone find? The commodity is deep within the home of the self, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਭਰਮੇ ਭੂਲਾ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਫਿਰੈ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਪਤਿ ਗਵਾਈ ॥੫॥

भरमे भूला सभु जगु फिरै मनमुखि पति गवाई ॥५॥

Bharame bhoolaa sabhu jagu phirai manamukhi pati gavaaee ||5||

The entire world is wandering around, deluded by doubt; the self-willed manmukhs lose their honor. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਘਰੁ ਦਰੁ ਛੋਡੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਪਰ ਘਰਿ ਝੂਠਾ ਜਾਈ ॥

घरु दरु छोडे आपणा पर घरि झूठा जाई ॥

Gharu daru chhode aapa(nn)aa par ghari jhoothaa jaaee ||

The false one leaves his own hearth and home, and goes out to another's home.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਚੋਰੈ ਵਾਂਗੂ ਪਕੜੀਐ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਚੋਟਾ ਖਾਈ ॥੬॥

चोरै वांगू पकड़ीऐ बिनु नावै चोटा खाई ॥६॥

Chorai vaangoo paka(rr)eeai binu naavai chotaa khaaee ||6||

Like a thief, he is caught, and without the Naam, he is beaten and struck down. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਜਿਨੑੀ ਘਰੁ ਜਾਤਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਸੇ ਸੁਖੀਏ ਭਾਈ ॥

जिन्ही घरु जाता आपणा से सुखीए भाई ॥

Jinhee gharu jaataa aapa(nn)aa se sukheee bhaaee ||

Those who know their own home, are happy, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਪਛਾਣਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੭॥

अंतरि ब्रहमु पछाणिआ गुर की वडिआई ॥७॥

Anttari brhamu pachhaa(nn)iaa gur kee vadiaaee ||7||

They realize God within their own hearts, through the glorious greatness of the Guru. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਪੇ ਦਾਨੁ ਕਰੇ ਕਿਸੁ ਆਖੀਐ ਆਪੇ ਦੇਇ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

आपे दानु करे किसु आखीऐ आपे देइ बुझाई ॥

Aape daanu kare kisu aakheeai aape dei bujhaaee ||

He Himself gives gifts, and He Himself bestows understanding; unto whom can we complain?

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਇ ਤੂੰ ਦਰਿ ਸਚੈ ਸੋਭਾ ਪਾਈ ॥੮॥੬॥੨੮॥

नानक नामु धिआइ तूं दरि सचै सोभा पाई ॥८॥६॥२८॥

Naanak naamu dhiaai toonn dari sachai sobhaa paaee ||8||6||28||

O Nanak, meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and you shall obtain glory in the True Court. ||8||6||28||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 425

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਆਪੈ ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣਿਆ ਸਾਦੁ ਮੀਠਾ ਭਾਈ ॥

आपै आपु पछाणिआ सादु मीठा भाई ॥

Aapai aapu pachhaa(nn)iaa saadu meethaa bhaaee ||

Those who recognize their own selves, enjoy the sweet flavor, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਚਾਖਿਐ ਮੁਕਤੁ ਭਏ ਜਿਨੑਾ ਸਾਚੋ ਭਾਈ ॥੧॥

हरि रसि चाखिऐ मुकतु भए जिन्हा साचो भाई ॥१॥

Hari rasi chaakhiai mukatu bhae jinhaa saacho bhaaee ||1||

Those who drink in the sublime essence of the Lord are emancipated; they love the Truth. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਿਰਮਲਾ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਮਨਿ ਵਾਸਾ ॥

हरि जीउ निरमल निरमला निरमल मनि वासा ॥

Hari jeeu niramal niramalaa niramal mani vaasaa ||

The Beloved Lord is the purest of the pure; He comes to dwell in the pure mind.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਸਾਲਾਹੀਐ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਮਾਹਿ ਉਦਾਸਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

गुरमती सालाहीऐ बिखिआ माहि उदासा ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Guramatee saalaaheeai bikhiaa maahi udaasaa ||1|| rahaau ||

Praising the Lord, through the Guru's Teachings, one remains unaffected by corruption. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਆਪੁ ਨ ਜਾਪਈ ਸਭ ਅੰਧੀ ਭਾਈ ॥

बिनु सबदै आपु न जापई सभ अंधी भाई ॥

Binu sabadai aapu na jaapaee sabh anddhee bhaaee ||

Without the Word of the Shabad, they do not understand themselves -they are totally blind, O Siblings of Destiny.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਘਟਿ ਚਾਨਣਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਅੰਤਿ ਸਖਾਈ ॥੨॥

गुरमती घटि चानणा नामु अंति सखाई ॥२॥

Guramatee ghati chaana(nn)aa naamu antti sakhaaee ||2||

Through the Guru's Teachings, the heart is illuminated, and in the end, only the Naam shall be your companion. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੇ ਹੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਵਰਤਦੇ ਨਾਮੇ ਵਰਤਾਰਾ ॥

नामे ही नामि वरतदे नामे वरतारा ॥

Naame hee naami varatade naame varataaraa ||

They are occupied with the Naam, and only the Naam; they deal only in the Naam.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਨਾਮੇ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥੩॥

अंतरि नामु मुखि नामु है नामे सबदि वीचारा ॥३॥

Anttari naamu mukhi naamu hai naame sabadi veechaaraa ||3||

Deep within their hearts is the Naam; upon their lips is the Naam; they contemplate the Word of God, and the Naam. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੰਨੀਐ ਨਾਮੇ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

नामु सुणीऐ नामु मंनीऐ नामे वडिआई ॥

Naamu su(nn)eeai naamu manneeai naame vadiaaee ||

They listen to the Naam, believe in the Naam, and through the Naam, they obtain glory.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੁ ਸਲਾਹੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਦਾ ਨਾਮੇ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਾਈ ॥੪॥

नामु सलाहे सदा सदा नामे महलु पाई ॥४॥

Naamu salaahe sadaa sadaa naame mahalu paaee ||4||

They praise the Naam, forever and ever, and through the Naam, they obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੇ ਹੀ ਘਟਿ ਚਾਨਣਾ ਨਾਮੇ ਸੋਭਾ ਪਾਈ ॥

नामे ही घटि चानणा नामे सोभा पाई ॥

Naame hee ghati chaana(nn)aa naame sobhaa paaee ||

Through the Naam, their hearts are illumined, and through the Naam, they obtain honor.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੇ ਹੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਊਪਜੈ ਨਾਮੇ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥੫॥

नामे ही सुखु ऊपजै नामे सरणाई ॥५॥

Naame hee sukhu upajai naame sara(nn)aaee ||5||

Through the Naam, peace wells up; I seek the Sanctuary of the Naam. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਮੰਨੀਐ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਪਤਿ ਗਵਾਈ ॥

बिनु नावै कोइ न मंनीऐ मनमुखि पति गवाई ॥

Binu naavai koi na manneeai manamukhi pati gavaaee ||

Without the Naam, no one is accepted; the self-willed manmukhs lose their honor.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਜਮ ਪੁਰਿ ਬਾਧੇ ਮਾਰੀਅਹਿ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਵਾਈ ॥੬॥

जम पुरि बाधे मारीअहि बिरथा जनमु गवाई ॥६॥

Jam puri baadhe maareeahi birathaa janamu gavaaee ||6||

In the City of Death, they are tied down and beaten, and they lose their lives in vain. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮੈ ਕੀ ਸਭ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

नामै की सभ सेवा करै गुरमुखि नामु बुझाई ॥

Naamai kee sabh sevaa karai guramukhi naamu bujhaaee ||

Those Gurmukhs who realize the Naam, all serve the Naam.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਮਹੁ ਹੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੰਨੀਐ ਨਾਮੇ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੭॥

नामहु ही नामु मंनीऐ नामे वडिआई ॥७॥

Naamahu hee naamu manneeai naame vadiaaee ||7||

So believe in the Naam, and only the Naam; through the Naam, glorious greatness is obtained. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਦੇਵੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੁਝਾਈ ॥

जिस नो देवै तिसु मिलै गुरमती नामु बुझाई ॥

Jis no devai tisu milai guramatee naamu bujhaaee ||

He alone receives it, unto whom it is given. Through the Guru's Teachings, the Naam is realized.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਕੈ ਵਸਿ ਹੈ ਪੂਰੈ ਭਾਗਿ ਕੋ ਪਾਈ ॥੮॥੭॥੨੯॥

नानक सभ किछु नावै कै वसि है पूरै भागि को पाई ॥८॥७॥२९॥

Naanak sabh kichhu naavai kai vasi hai poorai bhaagi ko paaee ||8||7||29||

O Nanak, everything is under the influence of the Naam; by perfect good destiny, a few obtain it. ||8||7||29||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਦੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਮਹਲੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਨੑੀ ਨ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਪਿਰ ਕਾ ਸੁਆਉ ॥

दोहागणी महलु न पाइन्ही न जाणनि पिर का सुआउ ॥

Dohaaga(nn)ee mahalu na paainhee na jaa(nn)ani pir kaa suaau ||

The deserted brides do not obtain the Mansion of their Husband's Presence, nor do they know His taste.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਫਿਕਾ ਬੋਲਹਿ ਨਾ ਨਿਵਹਿ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ਸੁਆਉ ॥੧॥

फिका बोलहि ना निवहि दूजा भाउ सुआउ ॥१॥

Phikaa bolahi naa nivahi doojaa bhaau suaau ||1||

They speak harsh words, and do not bow to Him; they are in love with another. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਇਹੁ ਮਨੂਆ ਕਿਉ ਕਰਿ ਵਸਿ ਆਵੈ ॥

इहु मनूआ किउ करि वसि आवै ॥

Ihu manooaa kiu kari vasi aavai ||

How can this mind come under control?

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਠਾਕੀਐ ਗਿਆਨ ਮਤੀ ਘਰਿ ਆਵੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

गुर परसादी ठाकीऐ गिआन मती घरि आवै ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Gur parasaadee thaakeeai giaan matee ghari aavai ||1|| rahaau ||

By Guru's Grace, it is held in check; instructed in spiritual wisdom, it returns to its home. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਆਪਿ ਸਵਾਰੀਓਨੁ ਲਾਇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥

सोहागणी आपि सवारीओनु लाइ प्रेम पिआरु ॥

Sohaaga(nn)ee aapi savaareeonu laai prem piaaru ||

He Himself adorns the happy soul-brides; they bear Him love and affection.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਚਲਦੀਆ ਨਾਮੇ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ॥੨॥

सतिगुर कै भाणै चलदीआ नामे सहजि सीगारु ॥२॥

Satigur kai bhaa(nn)ai chaladeeaa naame sahaji seegaaru ||2||

They live in harmony with the Sweet Will of the True Guru, naturally adorned with the Naam. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸਦਾ ਰਾਵਹਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਚੀ ਸੇਜ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥

सदा रावहि पिरु आपणा सची सेज सुभाइ ॥

Sadaa raavahi piru aapa(nn)aa sachee sej subhaai ||

They enjoy their Beloved forever, and their bed is decorated with Truth.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਪਿਰ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਮੋਹੀਆ ਮਿਲਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇ ॥੩॥

पिर कै प्रेमि मोहीआ मिलि प्रीतम सुखु पाइ ॥३॥

Pir kai premi moheeaa mili preetam sukhu paai ||3||

They are fascinated with the Love of their Husband Lord; meeting their Beloved, they obtain peace. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਗਿਆਨ ਅਪਾਰੁ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਸੋਭਾਵੰਤੀ ਨਾਰਿ ॥

गिआन अपारु सीगारु है सोभावंती नारि ॥

Giaan apaaru seegaaru hai sobhaavanttee naari ||

Spiritual wisdom is the incomparable decoration of the happy soul-bride.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸਾ ਸਭਰਾਈ ਸੁੰਦਰੀ ਪਿਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥੪॥

सा सभराई सुंदरी पिर कै हेति पिआरि ॥४॥

Saa sabharaaee sunddaree pir kai heti piaari ||4||

She is so beautiful - she is the queen of all; she enjoys the love and affection of her Husband Lord. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਰੰਗੁ ਰਖਿਓਨੁ ਸਚੈ ਅਲਖਿ ਅਪਾਰਿ ॥

सोहागणी विचि रंगु रखिओनु सचै अलखि अपारि ॥

Sohaaga(nn)ee vichi ranggu rakhionu sachai alakhi apaari ||

The True Lord, the Unseen, the Infinite, has infused His Love among the happy soul-brides.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਚੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥੫॥

सतिगुरु सेवनि आपणा सचै भाइ पिआरि ॥५॥

Satiguru sevani aapa(nn)aa sachai bhaai piaari ||5||

They serve their True Guru, with true love and affection. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗੁਣ ਕਾ ਗਲਿ ਹਾਰੁ ॥

सोहागणी सीगारु बणाइआ गुण का गलि हारु ॥

Sohaaga(nn)ee seegaaru ba(nn)aaiaa gu(nn) kaa gali haaru ||

The happy soul-bride has adorned herself with the necklace of virtue.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਿਰਮਲੁ ਤਨਿ ਲਾਵਣਾ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਰਤਨੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥੬॥

प्रेम पिरमलु तनि लावणा अंतरि रतनु वीचारु ॥६॥

Prem piramalu tani laava(nn)aa anttari ratanu veechaaru ||6||

She applies the perfume of love to her body, and within her mind is the jewel of reflective meditation. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਭਗਤਿ ਰਤੇ ਸੇ ਊਤਮਾ ਜਤਿ ਪਤਿ ਸਬਦੇ ਹੋਇ ॥

भगति रते से ऊतमा जति पति सबदे होइ ॥

Bhagati rate se utamaa jati pati sabade hoi ||

Those who are imbued with devotional worship are the most exalted. Their social standing and honor come from the Word of the Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭ ਨੀਚ ਜਾਤਿ ਹੈ ਬਿਸਟਾ ਕਾ ਕੀੜਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੭॥

बिनु नावै सभ नीच जाति है बिसटा का कीड़ा होइ ॥७॥

Binu naavai sabh neech jaati hai bisataa kaa kee(rr)aa hoi ||7||

Without the Naam, all are low class, like maggots in manure. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਹਉ ਹਉ ਕਰਦੀ ਸਭ ਫਿਰੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਹਉ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥

हउ हउ करदी सभ फिरै बिनु सबदै हउ न जाइ ॥

Hau hau karadee sabh phirai binu sabadai hau na jaai ||

Everyone proclaims, ""Me, me!""; but without the Shabad, the ego does not depart.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਤੇ ਤਿਨ ਹਉਮੈ ਗਈ ਸਚੈ ਰਹੇ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੮॥੮॥੩੦॥

नानक नामि रते तिन हउमै गई सचै रहे समाइ ॥८॥८॥३०॥

Naanak naami rate tin haumai gaee sachai rahe samaai ||8||8||30||

O Nanak, those who are imbued with the Naam lose their ego; they remain absorbed in the True Lord. ||8||8||30||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਸਚੇ ਰਤੇ ਸੇ ਨਿਰਮਲੇ ਸਦਾ ਸਚੀ ਸੋਇ ॥

सचे रते से निरमले सदा सची सोइ ॥

Sache rate se niramale sadaa sachee soi ||

Those who are imbued with the True Lord are spotless and pure; their reputation is forever true.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਐਥੈ ਘਰਿ ਘਰਿ ਜਾਪਦੇ ਆਗੈ ਜੁਗਿ ਜੁਗਿ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਇ ॥੧॥

ऐथै घरि घरि जापदे आगै जुगि जुगि परगटु होइ ॥१॥

Aithai ghari ghari jaapade aagai jugi jugi paragatu hoi ||1||

Here, they are known in each and every home, and hereafter, they are famous throughout the ages. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 426

ਏ ਮਨ ਰੂੜ੍ਹ੍ਹੇ ਰੰਗੁਲੇ ਤੂੰ ਸਚਾ ਰੰਗੁ ਚੜਾਇ ॥

ए मन रूड़्हे रंगुले तूं सचा रंगु चड़ाइ ॥

E man roo(rr)he ranggule toonn sachaa ranggu cha(rr)aai ||

O beauteous and joyful mind, imbue yourself with your true color.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਰੂੜੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਜੇ ਰਪੈ ਨਾ ਇਹੁ ਰੰਗੁ ਲਹੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

रूड़ी बाणी जे रपै ना इहु रंगु लहै न जाइ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Roo(rr)ee baa(nn)ee je rapai naa ihu ranggu lahai na jaai ||1|| rahaau ||

If you imbue yourself with the Beauteous Word of the Guru's Bani, then this color shall never fade away. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਹਮ ਨੀਚ ਮੈਲੇ ਅਤਿ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੀ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

हम नीच मैले अति अभिमानी दूजै भाइ विकार ॥

Ham neech maile ati abhimaanee doojai bhaai vikaar ||

I am lowly, filthy, and totally egotistical; I am attached to the corruption of duality.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰਿ ਪਾਰਸਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਕੰਚਨੁ ਹੋਏ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਜੋਤਿ ਅਪਾਰ ॥੨॥

गुरि पारसि मिलिऐ कंचनु होए निरमल जोति अपार ॥२॥

Guri paarasi miliai kancchanu hoe niramal joti apaar ||2||

But meeting with the Guru, the Philosopher's Stone, I am transformed into gold; I am blended with the Pure Light of the Infinite Lord. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਰੰਗੀਐ ਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਰੰਗੁ ਚੜਾਉ ॥

बिनु गुर कोइ न रंगीऐ गुरि मिलिऐ रंगु चड़ाउ ॥

Binu gur koi na ranggeeai guri miliai ranggu cha(rr)aau ||

Without the Guru, no one is imbued with the color of the Lord's Love; meeting with the Guru, this color is applied.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭੈ ਭਾਇ ਜੋ ਰਤੇ ਸਿਫਤੀ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਉ ॥੩॥

गुर कै भै भाइ जो रते सिफती सचि समाउ ॥३॥

Gur kai bhai bhaai jo rate siphatee sachi samaau ||3||

Those who are imbued with the Fear, and the Love of the Guru, are absorbed in the Praise of the True Lord. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਭੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਲਾਗਿ ਨ ਲਗਈ ਨਾ ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਹੋਇ ॥

भै बिनु लागि न लगई ना मनु निरमलु होइ ॥

Bhai binu laagi na lagaee naa manu niramalu hoi ||

Without fear, the cloth is not dyed, and the mind is not rendered pure.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਬਿਨੁ ਭੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਣੇ ਝੂਠੇ ਠਾਉ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥੪॥

बिनु भै करम कमावणे झूठे ठाउ न कोइ ॥४॥

Binu bhai karam kamaava(nn)e jhoothe thaau na koi ||4||

Without fear, the performance of rituals is false, and one finds no place of rest. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਪੇ ਰੰਗੇ ਸੁ ਰਪਸੀ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥

जिस नो आपे रंगे सु रपसी सतसंगति मिलाइ ॥

Jis no aape rangge su rapasee satasanggati milaai ||

Only those whom the Lord imbues, are so imbued; they join the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਊਪਜੈ ਸਹਜੇ ਸਚਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥੫॥

पूरे गुर ते सतसंगति ऊपजै सहजे सचि सुभाइ ॥५॥

Poore gur te satasanggati upajai sahaje sachi subhaai ||5||

From the Perfect Guru, the Sat Sangat emanates, and one easily merges into the Love of the True One. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਬਿਨੁ ਸੰਗਤੀ ਸਭਿ ਐਸੇ ਰਹਹਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਪਸੁ ਢੋਰ ॥

बिनु संगती सभि ऐसे रहहि जैसे पसु ढोर ॥

Binu sanggatee sabhi aise rahahi jaise pasu dhor ||

Without the Sangat, the Company of the Holy, all remain like beasts and animals.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਜਿਨੑਿ ਕੀਤੇ ਤਿਸੈ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੑੀ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭਿ ਚੋਰ ॥੬॥

जिन्हि कीते तिसै न जाणन्ही बिनु नावै सभि चोर ॥६॥

Jinhi keete tisai na jaa(nn)anhee binu naavai sabhi chor ||6||

They do not know the One who created them; without the Name, all are thieves. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਇਕਿ ਗੁਣ ਵਿਹਾਝਹਿ ਅਉਗਣ ਵਿਕਣਹਿ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥

इकि गुण विहाझहि अउगण विकणहि गुर कै सहजि सुभाइ ॥

Iki gu(nn) vihaajhahi auga(nn) vika(nn)ahi gur kai sahaji subhaai ||

Some purchase merits and sell off their demerits; through the Guru, they obtain peace and poise.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੇ ਨਾਉ ਪਾਇਆ ਵੁਠਾ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਆਇ ॥੭॥

गुर सेवा ते नाउ पाइआ वुठा अंदरि आइ ॥७॥

Gur sevaa te naau paaiaa vuthaa anddari aai ||7||

Serving the Guru, they obtain the Name, which comes to dwell deep within. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਸਭਨਾ ਕਾ ਦਾਤਾ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਸਿਰਿ ਧੰਧੈ ਲਾਇ ॥

सभना का दाता एकु है सिरि धंधै लाइ ॥

Sabhanaa kaa daataa eku hai siri dhanddhai laai ||

The One Lord is the Giver of all; He assigns tasks to each and every person.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੇ ਲਾਇ ਸਵਾਰਿਅਨੁ ਸਬਦੇ ਲਏ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥੮॥੯॥੩੧॥

नानक नामे लाइ सवारिअनु सबदे लए मिलाइ ॥८॥९॥३१॥

Naanak naame laai savaarianu sabade lae milaai ||8||9||31||

O Nanak, the Lord embellishes us with the Name; attached to the Word of the Shabad, we are merged into Him. ||8||9||31||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਸਭ ਨਾਵੈ ਨੋ ਲੋਚਦੀ ਜਿਸੁ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰੇ ਸੋ ਪਾਏ ॥

सभ नावै नो लोचदी जिसु क्रिपा करे सो पाए ॥

Sabh naavai no lochadee jisu kripaa kare so paae ||

Everyone longs for the Name, but he alone receives it, unto whom the Lord shows His Mercy.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭੁ ਦੁਖੁ ਹੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਜਿਸੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਏ ॥੧॥

बिनु नावै सभु दुखु है सुखु तिसु जिसु मंनि वसाए ॥१॥

Binu naavai sabhu dukhu hai sukhu tisu jisu manni vasaae ||1||

Without the Name, there is only pain; he alone obtains peace, whose mind is filled with the Name. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਤੂੰ ਬੇਅੰਤੁ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੈ ਤੇਰੀ ਸਰਣਾਈ ॥

तूं बेअंतु दइआलु है तेरी सरणाई ॥

Toonn beanttu daiaalu hai teree sara(nn)aaee ||

You are infinite and merciful; I seek Your Sanctuary.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾਮੇ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

गुर पूरे ते पाईऐ नामे वडिआई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Gur poore te paaeeai naame vadiaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

From the Perfect Guru, the glorious greatness of the Naam is obtained. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਉਪਾਈ ॥

अंतरि बाहरि एकु है बहु बिधि स्रिसटि उपाई ॥

Anttari baahari eku hai bahu bidhi srisati upaaee ||

Inwardly and outwardly, there is only the One Lord. He has created the world, with its many varieties.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਹੁਕਮੇ ਕਾਰ ਕਰਾਇਦਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਕਿਸੁ ਕਹੀਐ ਭਾਈ ॥੨॥

हुकमे कार कराइदा दूजा किसु कहीऐ भाई ॥२॥

Hukame kaar karaaidaa doojaa kisu kaheeai bhaaee ||2||

According to the Order of His Will, He makes us act. What else can we talk about, O Siblings of Destiny? ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਬੁਝਣਾ ਅਬੁਝਣਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਕੀਆ ਇਹ ਤੇਰੀ ਸਿਰਿ ਕਾਰ ॥

बुझणा अबुझणा तुधु कीआ इह तेरी सिरि कार ॥

Bujha(nn)aa abujha(nn)aa tudhu keeaa ih teree siri kaar ||

Knowledge and ignorance are all your making; You have control over these.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਇਕਨੑਾ ਬਖਸਿਹਿ ਮੇਲਿ ਲੈਹਿ ਇਕਿ ਦਰਗਹ ਮਾਰਿ ਕਢੇ ਕੂੜਿਆਰ ॥੩॥

इकन्हा बखसिहि मेलि लैहि इकि दरगह मारि कढे कूड़िआर ॥३॥

Ikanhaa bakhasihi meli laihi iki daragah maari kadhe koo(rr)iaar ||3||

Some, You forgive, and unite with Yourself; while others, the wicked, you strike down and drive out of Your Court. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਇਕਿ ਧੁਰਿ ਪਵਿਤ ਪਾਵਨ ਹਹਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਨਾਮੇ ਲਾਏ ॥

इकि धुरि पवित पावन हहि तुधु नामे लाए ॥

Iki dhuri pavit paavan hahi tudhu naame laae ||

Some, from the very beginning, are pure and pious; You attach them to Your Name.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰ ਸੇਵਾ ਤੇ ਸੁਖੁ ਊਪਜੈ ਸਚੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਬੁਝਾਏ ॥੪॥

गुर सेवा ते सुखु ऊपजै सचै सबदि बुझाए ॥४॥

Gur sevaa te sukhu upajai sachai sabadi bujhaae ||4||

Serving the Guru, peace wells up; through the True Word of the Shabad, one comes to understand. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਇਕਿ ਕੁਚਲ ਕੁਚੀਲ ਵਿਖਲੀ ਪਤੇ ਨਾਵਹੁ ਆਪਿ ਖੁਆਏ ॥

इकि कुचल कुचील विखली पते नावहु आपि खुआए ॥

Iki kuchal kucheel vikhalee pate naavahu aapi khuaae ||

Some are crooked, filthy and vicious; the Lord Himself has led them astray from the Name.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਨਾ ਓਨ ਸਿਧਿ ਨ ਬੁਧਿ ਹੈ ਨ ਸੰਜਮੀ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਉਤਵਤਾਏ ॥੫॥

ना ओन सिधि न बुधि है न संजमी फिरहि उतवताए ॥५॥

Naa on sidhi na budhi hai na sanjjamee phirahi utavataae ||5||

They have no intuition, no understanding and no self-discipline; they wander around delirious. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰੇ ਜਿਸੁ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿਸ ਨੋ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਲਾਏ ॥

नदरि करे जिसु आपणी तिस नो भावनी लाए ॥

Nadari kare jisu aapa(nn)ee tis no bhaavanee laae ||

He grants faith to those whom He has blessed with His Glance of Grace.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਇਹ ਸੰਜਮੀ ਮਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੁਣਾਏ ॥੬॥

सतु संतोखु इह संजमी मनु निरमलु सबदु सुणाए ॥६॥

Satu santtokhu ih sanjjamee manu niramalu sabadu su(nn)aae ||6||

This mind finds truth, contentment and self-discipline, hearing the Immaculate Word of the Shabad. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਲੇਖਾ ਪੜਿ ਨ ਪਹੂਚੀਐ ਕਥਿ ਕਹਣੈ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥

लेखा पड़ि न पहूचीऐ कथि कहणै अंतु न पाइ ॥

Lekhaa pa(rr)i na pahoocheeai kathi kaha(nn)ai anttu na paai ||

By reading books, one cannot reach Him; by speaking and talking, His limits cannot be found.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਕੀਮਤਿ ਪਾਈਐ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥੭॥

गुर ते कीमति पाईऐ सचि सबदि सोझी पाइ ॥७॥

Gur te keemati paaeeai sachi sabadi sojhee paai ||7||

Through the Guru, His value is found; through the True Word of the Shabad, understanding is obtained. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਇਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਦੇਹੀ ਸੋਧਿ ਤੂੰ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

इहु मनु देही सोधि तूं गुर सबदि वीचारि ॥

Ihu manu dehee sodhi toonn gur sabadi veechaari ||

So reform this mind and body, by contemplating the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਨਾਨਕ ਇਸੁ ਦੇਹੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰਿ ॥੮॥੧੦॥੩੨॥

नानक इसु देही विचि नामु निधानु है पाईऐ गुर कै हेति अपारि ॥८॥१०॥३२॥

Naanak isu dehee vichi naamu nidhaanu hai paaeeai gur kai heti apaari ||8||10||32||

O Nanak, within this body is the treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord; it is found through the Love of the Infinite Guru. ||8||10||32||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਸਚਿ ਰਤੀਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸੀਗਾਰਿ ॥

सचि रतीआ सोहागणी जिना गुर कै सबदि सीगारि ॥

Sachi rateeaa sohaaga(nn)ee jinaa gur kai sabadi seegaari ||

The happy soul-brides are imbued with Truth; they are adorned with the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 427

ਘਰ ਹੀ ਸੋ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਚੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥੧॥

घर ही सो पिरु पाइआ सचै सबदि वीचारि ॥१॥

Ghar hee so piru paaiaa sachai sabadi veechaari ||1||

They find their Husband Lord within their own home, contemplating the True Word of the Shabad. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਅਵਗਣ ਗੁਣੀ ਬਖਸਾਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਉ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ॥

अवगण गुणी बखसाइआ हरि सिउ लिव लाई ॥

Avaga(nn) gu(nn)ee bakhasaaiaa hari siu liv laaee ||

Through merits, their demerits are forgiven, and they embrace love for the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਹਰਿ ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਕਾਮਣੀ ਗੁਰਿ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

हरि वरु पाइआ कामणी गुरि मेलि मिलाई ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Hari varu paaiaa kaama(nn)ee guri meli milaaee ||1|| rahaau ||

The soul-bride then obtains the Lord as her Husband; meeting the Guru, this union comes about. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਇਕਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਹਦੂਰਿ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੑੀ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਇ ॥

इकि पिरु हदूरि न जाणन्ही दूजै भरमि भुलाइ ॥

Iki piru hadoori na jaa(nn)anhee doojai bharami bhulaai ||

Some do not know the Presence of their Husband Lord; they are deluded by duality and doubt.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਕਿਉ ਪਾਇਨੑਿ ਡੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਦੁਖੀ ਰੈਣਿ ਵਿਹਾਇ ॥੨॥

किउ पाइन्हि डोहागणी दुखी रैणि विहाइ ॥२॥

Kiu paainhi dohaaga(nn)ee dukhee rai(nn)i vihaai ||2||

How can the forsaken brides meet Him? Their life night passes in pain. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਸਚੁ ਵਸਿਆ ਸਚੀ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਇ ॥

जिन कै मनि सचु वसिआ सची कार कमाइ ॥

Jin kai mani sachu vasiaa sachee kaar kamaai ||

Those whose minds are filled with the True Lord, perform truthful actions.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਸਹਜ ਸਿਉ ਸਚੇ ਮਾਹਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੩॥

अनदिनु सेवहि सहज सिउ सचे माहि समाइ ॥३॥

Anadinu sevahi sahaj siu sache maahi samaai ||3||

Night and day, they serve the Lord with poise, and are absorbed in the True Lord. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਦੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਈਆ ਕੂੜੁ ਬੋਲਿ ਬਿਖੁ ਖਾਹਿ ॥

दोहागणी भरमि भुलाईआ कूड़ु बोलि बिखु खाहि ॥

Dohaaga(nn)ee bharami bhulaaeeaa koo(rr)u boli bikhu khaahi ||

The forsaken brides wander around, deluded by doubt; telling lies, they eat poison.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਪਿਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਨਿ ਆਪਣਾ ਸੁੰਞੀ ਸੇਜ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਹਿ ॥੪॥

पिरु न जाणनि आपणा सुंञी सेज दुखु पाहि ॥४॥

Piru na jaa(nn)ani aapa(nn)aa sun(ny)ee sej dukhu paahi ||4||

They do not know their Husband Lord, and upon their deserted bed, they suffer in misery. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਮਤੁ ਮਨ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਹਿ ॥

सचा साहिबु एकु है मतु मन भरमि भुलाहि ॥

Sachaa saahibu eku hai matu man bharami bhulaahi ||

The True Lord is the One and only; do not be deluded by doubt, O my mind.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਗੁਰ ਪੂਛਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਸਚੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਹਿ ॥੫॥

गुर पूछि सेवा करहि सचु निरमलु मंनि वसाहि ॥५॥

Gur poochhi sevaa karahi sachu niramalu manni vasaahi ||5||

Consult with the Guru, serve the True Lord, and enshrine the Immaculate Truth within your mind. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਸਦਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਹਉਮੈ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇ ॥

सोहागणी सदा पिरु पाइआ हउमै आपु गवाइ ॥

Sohaaga(nn)ee sadaa piru paaiaa haumai aapu gavaai ||

The happy soul-bride always finds her Husband Lord; she banishes egotism and self-conceit.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਪਿਰ ਸੇਤੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਗਹਿ ਰਹੀ ਸਚੀ ਸੇਜ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇ ॥੬॥

पिर सेती अनदिनु गहि रही सची सेज सुखु पाइ ॥६॥

Pir setee anadinu gahi rahee sachee sej sukhu paai ||6||

She remains attached to her Husband Lord, night and day, and she finds peace upon His Bed of Truth. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਮੇਰੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਰਿ ਗਏ ਪਲੈ ਕਿਛੁ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥

मेरी मेरी करि गए पलै किछु न पाइ ॥

Meree meree kari gae palai kichhu na paai ||

Those who shouted, ""Mine, mine!"" have departed, without obtaining anything.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਮਹਲੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਡੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਅੰਤਿ ਗਈ ਪਛੁਤਾਇ ॥੭॥

महलु नाही डोहागणी अंति गई पछुताइ ॥७॥

Mahalu naahee dohaaga(nn)ee antti gaee pachhutaai ||7||

The separated one does not obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence, and departs, repenting in the end. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸੋ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੇਰਾ ਏਕੁ ਹੈ ਏਕਸੁ ਸਿਉ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

सो पिरु मेरा एकु है एकसु सिउ लिव लाइ ॥

So piru meraa eku hai ekasu siu liv laai ||

That Husband Lord of mine is the One and only; I am in love with the One alone.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਨਾਨਕ ਜੇ ਸੁਖੁ ਲੋੜਹਿ ਕਾਮਣੀ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇ ॥੮॥੧੧॥੩੩॥

नानक जे सुखु लोड़हि कामणी हरि का नामु मंनि वसाइ ॥८॥११॥३३॥

Naanak je sukhu lo(rr)ahi kaama(nn)ee hari kaa naamu manni vasaai ||8||11||33||

O Nanak, if the soul-bride longs for peace, she should enshrine the Lord's Name within her mind. ||8||11||33||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਜਿਨੑਾ ਚਖਾਇਓਨੁ ਰਸੁ ਆਇਆ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥

अम्रितु जिन्हा चखाइओनु रसु आइआ सहजि सुभाइ ॥

Ammmritu jinhaa chakhaaionu rasu aaiaa sahaji subhaai ||

Those whom the Lord has caused to drink in the Ambrosial Nectar, naturally, intuitively, enjoy the sublime essence.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਚਾ ਵੇਪਰਵਾਹੁ ਹੈ ਤਿਸ ਨੋ ਤਿਲੁ ਨ ਤਮਾਇ ॥੧॥

सचा वेपरवाहु है तिस नो तिलु न तमाइ ॥१॥

Sachaa veparavaahu hai tis no tilu na tamaai ||1||

The True Lord is care-free; he does not have even an iota of greed. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਚਾ ਵਰਸਦਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਇ ॥

अम्रितु सचा वरसदा गुरमुखा मुखि पाइ ॥

Ammmritu sachaa varasadaa guramukhaa mukhi paai ||

The True Ambrosial Nectar rains down, and trickles into the mouths of the Gurmukhs.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਮਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਹਰੀਆਵਲਾ ਸਹਜੇ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

मनु सदा हरीआवला सहजे हरि गुण गाइ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Manu sadaa hareeaavalaa sahaje hari gu(nn) gaai ||1|| rahaau ||

Their minds are forever rejuvenated, and they naturally, intuitively, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਸਦਾ ਦੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਦਰਿ ਖੜੀਆ ਬਿਲਲਾਹਿ ॥

मनमुखि सदा दोहागणी दरि खड़ीआ बिललाहि ॥

Manamukhi sadaa dohaaga(nn)ee dari kha(rr)eeaa bilalaahi ||

The self-willed manmukhs are forever forsaken brides; they cry out and bewail at the Lord's Gate.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਜਿਨੑਾ ਪਿਰ ਕਾ ਸੁਆਦੁ ਨ ਆਇਓ ਜੋ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਸੋੁ ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥੨॥

जिन्हा पिर का सुआदु न आइओ जो धुरि लिखिआ सो कमाहि ॥२॥

Jinhaa pir kaa suaadu na aaio jo dhuri likhiaa sao kamaahi ||2||

Those who do not enjoy the sublime taste of their Husband Lord, act according to their pre-ordained destiny. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੀਜੇ ਸਚੁ ਜਮੈ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੁ ॥

गुरमुखि बीजे सचु जमै सचु नामु वापारु ॥

Guramukhi beeje sachu jamai sachu naamu vaapaaru ||

The Gurmukh plants the seed of the True Name, and it sprouts. He deals in the True Name alone.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਜੋ ਇਤੁ ਲਾਹੈ ਲਾਇਅਨੁ ਭਗਤੀ ਦੇਇ ਭੰਡਾਰ ॥੩॥

जो इतु लाहै लाइअनु भगती देइ भंडार ॥३॥

Jo itu laahai laaianu bhagatee dei bhanddaar ||3||

Those whom the Lord has attached to this profitable venture, are granted the treasure of devotional worship. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਭੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਸੀਗਾਰਿ ॥

गुरमुखि सदा सोहागणी भै भगति सीगारि ॥

Guramukhi sadaa sohaaga(nn)ee bhai bhagati seegaari ||

The Gurmukh is forever the true, happy soul-bride; she adorns herself with the fear of God and devotion to Him.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਵਹਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਚੁ ਰਖਹਿ ਉਰ ਧਾਰਿ ॥੪॥

अनदिनु रावहि पिरु आपणा सचु रखहि उर धारि ॥४॥

Anadinu raavahi piru aapa(nn)aa sachu rakhahi ur dhaari ||4||

Night and day, she enjoys her Husband Lord; she keeps Truth enshrined within her heart. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਜਿਨੑਾ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਾਵਿਆ ਆਪਣਾ ਤਿਨੑਾ ਵਿਟਹੁ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਉ ॥

जिन्हा पिरु राविआ आपणा तिन्हा विटहु बलि जाउ ॥

Jinhaa piru raaviaa aapa(nn)aa tinhaa vitahu bali jaau ||

I am a sacrifice to those who have enjoyed their Husband Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਦਾ ਪਿਰ ਕੈ ਸੰਗਿ ਰਹਹਿ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇ ॥੫॥

सदा पिर कै संगि रहहि विचहु आपु गवाइ ॥५॥

Sadaa pir kai sanggi rahahi vichahu aapu gavaai ||5||

They dwell forever with their Husband Lord; they eradicate self-conceit from within. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਤਨੁ ਮਨੁ ਸੀਤਲੁ ਮੁਖ ਉਜਲੇ ਪਿਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਇ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥

तनु मनु सीतलु मुख उजले पिर कै भाइ पिआरि ॥

Tanu manu seetalu mukh ujale pir kai bhaai piaari ||

Their bodies and minds are cooled and soothed, and their faces are radiant, from the love and affection of their Husband Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸੇਜ ਸੁਖਾਲੀ ਪਿਰੁ ਰਵੈ ਹਉਮੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਮਾਰਿ ॥੬॥

सेज सुखाली पिरु रवै हउमै त्रिसना मारि ॥६॥

Sej sukhaalee piru ravai haumai trisanaa maari ||6||

They enjoy their Husband Lord upon His cozy bed, having conquered their ego and desire. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਘਰਿ ਆਇਆ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਹੇਤਿ ਅਪਾਰਿ ॥

करि किरपा घरि आइआ गुर कै हेति अपारि ॥

Kari kirapaa ghari aaiaa gur kai heti apaari ||

Granting His Grace, He comes into our homes, through our infinite Love for the Guru.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਵਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਕੇਵਲ ਏਕੁ ਮੁਰਾਰਿ ॥੭॥

वरु पाइआ सोहागणी केवल एकु मुरारि ॥७॥

Varu paaiaa sohaaga(nn)ee keval eku muraari ||7||

The happy soul-bride obtains the One Lord as her Husband. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਭੇ ਗੁਨਹ ਬਖਸਾਇ ਲਇਓਨੁ ਮੇਲੇ ਮੇਲਣਹਾਰਿ ॥

सभे गुनह बखसाइ लइओनु मेले मेलणहारि ॥

Sabhe gunah bakhasaai laionu mele mela(nn)ahaari ||

All of her sins are forgiven; the Uniter unites her with Himself.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਨਾਨਕ ਆਖਣੁ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਸੁਣਿ ਧਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥੮॥੧੨॥੩੪॥

नानक आखणु आखीऐ जे सुणि धरे पिआरु ॥८॥१२॥३४॥

Naanak aakha(nn)u aakheeai je su(nn)i dhare piaaru ||8||12||34||

O Nanak, chant such chants, that hearing them, He may enshrine love for you. ||8||12||34||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਗੁਣ ਊਪਜੈ ਜਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਮੇਲੈ ਸੋਇ ॥

सतिगुर ते गुण ऊपजै जा प्रभु मेलै सोइ ॥

Satigur te gu(nn) upajai jaa prbhu melai soi ||

Merit is obtained from the True Guru, when God causes us to meet Him.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 428

ਸਹਜੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਇ ॥੧॥

सहजे नामु धिआईऐ गिआनु परगटु होइ ॥१॥

Sahaje naamu dhiaaeeai giaanu paragatu hoi ||1||

Meditating on the Naam, the Name of the Lord, with intuitive ease and poise, spiritual wisdom is revealed. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਏ ਮਨ ਮਤ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਹਰਿ ਦੂਰਿ ਹੈ ਸਦਾ ਵੇਖੁ ਹਦੂਰਿ ॥

ए मन मत जाणहि हरि दूरि है सदा वेखु हदूरि ॥

E man mat jaa(nn)ahi hari doori hai sadaa vekhu hadoori ||

O my mind, do not think of the Lord as being far away; behold Him ever close at hand.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਦ ਸੁਣਦਾ ਸਦ ਵੇਖਦਾ ਸਬਦਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

सद सुणदा सद वेखदा सबदि रहिआ भरपूरि ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Sad su(nn)adaa sad vekhadaa sabadi rahiaa bharapoori ||1|| rahaau ||

He is always listening, and always watching over us; the Word of His Shabad is all-pervading everywhere. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣਿਆ ਤਿਨੑੀ ਇਕ ਮਨਿ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥

गुरमुखि आपु पछाणिआ तिन्ही इक मनि धिआइआ ॥

Guramukhi aapu pachhaa(nn)iaa tinhee ik mani dhiaaiaa ||

The Gurmukhs understand their own selves; they meditate single-mindedly on the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਦਾ ਰਵਹਿ ਪਿਰੁ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਚੈ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੨॥

सदा रवहि पिरु आपणा सचै नामि सुखु पाइआ ॥२॥

Sadaa ravahi piru aapa(nn)aa sachai naami sukhu paaiaa ||2||

They enjoy their Husband Lord continually; through the True Name, they find peace. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਏ ਮਨ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਕਰਿ ਵੇਖੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥

ए मन तेरा को नही करि वेखु सबदि वीचारु ॥

E man teraa ko nahee kari vekhu sabadi veechaaru ||

O my mind, no one belongs to you; contemplate the Shabad, and see this.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਹਰਿ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਭਜਿ ਪਉ ਪਾਇਹਿ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰੁ ॥੩॥

हरि सरणाई भजि पउ पाइहि मोख दुआरु ॥३॥

Hari sara(nn)aaee bhaji pau paaihi mokh duaaru ||3||

So run to the Lord's Sanctuary, and find the gate of salvation. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਬਦਿ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਸਬਦਿ ਬੁਝੀਐ ਸਚਿ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

सबदि सुणीऐ सबदि बुझीऐ सचि रहै लिव लाइ ॥

Sabadi su(nn)eeai sabadi bujheeai sachi rahai liv laai ||

Listen to the Shabad, and understand the Shabad, and lovingly focus your consciousness on the True One.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਬਦੇ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੀਐ ਸਚੈ ਮਹਲਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇ ॥੪॥

सबदे हउमै मारीऐ सचै महलि सुखु पाइ ॥४॥

Sabade haumai maareeai sachai mahali sukhu paai ||4||

Through the Shabad, conquer your ego, and in the True Mansion of the Lord's Presence, you shall find peace. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਇਸੁ ਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਸੋਭਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸੋਭ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥

इसु जुग महि सोभा नाम की बिनु नावै सोभ न होइ ॥

Isu jug mahi sobhaa naam kee binu naavai sobh na hoi ||

In this age, the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is glory; without the Name, there is no glory.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਇਹ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੀ ਸੋਭਾ ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਜਾਦੀ ਬਿਲਮੁ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥੫॥

इह माइआ की सोभा चारि दिहाड़े जादी बिलमु न होइ ॥५॥

Ih maaiaa kee sobhaa chaari dihaa(rr)e jaadee bilamu na hoi ||5||

The glory of this Maya lasts for only a few days; it disappears in an instant. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਜਿਨੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਸਾਰਿਆ ਸੇ ਮੁਏ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

जिनी नामु विसारिआ से मुए मरि जाहि ॥

Jinee naamu visaariaa se mue mari jaahi ||

Those who forget the Naam are already dead, and they continue dying.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਹਰਿ ਰਸ ਸਾਦੁ ਨ ਆਇਓ ਬਿਸਟਾ ਮਾਹਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੬॥

हरि रस सादु न आइओ बिसटा माहि समाहि ॥६॥

Hari ras saadu na aaio bisataa maahi samaahi ||6||

They do not enjoy the sublime essence of the Lord's taste; they sink into the manure. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਇਕਿ ਆਪੇ ਬਖਸਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਅਨੁ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੇ ਲਾਇ ॥

इकि आपे बखसि मिलाइअनु अनदिनु नामे लाइ ॥

Iki aape bakhasi milaaianu anadinu naame laai ||

Some are forgiven by the Lord; He unites them with Himself, and keeps them attached to the Naam, night and day.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਚੁ ਕਮਾਵਹਿ ਸਚਿ ਰਹਹਿ ਸਚੇ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੭॥

सचु कमावहि सचि रहहि सचे सचि समाहि ॥७॥

Sachu kamaavahi sachi rahahi sache sachi samaahi ||7||

They practice Truth, and abide in Truth; being truthful, they merge into Truth. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਬਿਨੁ ਸਬਦੈ ਸੁਣੀਐ ਨ ਦੇਖੀਐ ਜਗੁ ਬੋਲਾ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਭਰਮਾਇ ॥

बिनु सबदै सुणीऐ न देखीऐ जगु बोला अंन्हा भरमाइ ॥

Binu sabadai su(nn)eeai na dekheeai jagu bolaa annhaa bharamaai ||

Without the Shabad, the world does not hear, and does not see; deaf and blind, it wanders around.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਦੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਸੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਤਿਸੈ ਰਜਾਇ ॥੮॥

बिनु नावै दुखु पाइसी नामु मिलै तिसै रजाइ ॥८॥

Binu naavai dukhu paaisee naamu milai tisai rajaai ||8||

Without the Naam, it obtains only misery; the Naam is received only by His Will. ||8||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਜਿਨ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਿਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇਆ ਸੇ ਜਨ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

जिन बाणी सिउ चितु लाइआ से जन निरमल परवाणु ॥

Jin baa(nn)ee siu chitu laaiaa se jan niramal paravaa(nn)u ||

Those persons who link their consciousness with the Word of His Bani, are immaculately pure, and approved by the Lord.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਿਨੑਾ ਕਦੇ ਨ ਵੀਸਰੈ ਸੇ ਦਰਿ ਸਚੇ ਜਾਣੁ ॥੯॥੧੩॥੩੫॥

नानक नामु तिन्हा कदे न वीसरै से दरि सचे जाणु ॥९॥१३॥३५॥

Naanak naamu tinhaa kade na veesarai se dari sache jaa(nn)u ||9||13||35||

O Nanak, they never forget the Naam, and in the Court of the Lord, they are known as true. ||9||13||35||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਬਦੌ ਹੀ ਭਗਤ ਜਾਪਦੇ ਜਿਨੑ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ਸਚੀ ਹੋਇ ॥

सबदौ ही भगत जापदे जिन्ह की बाणी सची होइ ॥

Sabadau hee bhagat jaapade jinh kee baa(nn)ee sachee hoi ||

Through the Word of the Shabad, the devotees are known; their words are true.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਇਆ ਨਾਉ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਸਚਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੧॥

विचहु आपु गइआ नाउ मंनिआ सचि मिलावा होइ ॥१॥

Vichahu aapu gaiaa naau manniaa sachi milaavaa hoi ||1||

They eradicate ego from within themselves; they surrender to the Naam, the Name of the Lord, and meet with the True One. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪਤਿ ਹੋਇ ॥

हरि हरि नामु जन की पति होइ ॥

Hari hari naamu jan kee pati hoi ||

Through the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, His humble servants obtain honor.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਫਲੁ ਤਿਨੑਾ ਕਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਹੈ ਤਿਨੑ ਮਾਨੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

सफलु तिन्हा का जनमु है तिन्ह मानै सभु कोइ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

Saphalu tinhaa kaa janamu hai tinh maanai sabhu koi ||1|| rahaau ||

How blessed is their coming into the world! Everyone adores them. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਹਉਮੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਜਾਤਿ ਹੈ ਅਤਿ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਅਭਿਮਾਨੁ ॥

हउमै मेरा जाति है अति क्रोधु अभिमानु ॥

Haumai meraa jaati hai ati krodhu abhimaanu ||

Ego, self-centeredness, excessive anger and pride are the lot of mankind.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਬਦਿ ਮਰੈ ਤਾ ਜਾਤਿ ਜਾਇ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਭਗਵਾਨੁ ॥੨॥

सबदि मरै ता जाति जाइ जोती जोति मिलै भगवानु ॥२॥

Sabadi marai taa jaati jaai jotee joti milai bhagavaanu ||2||

If one dies in the Word of the Shabad, then he is rid of this, and his light is merged into the Light of the Lord God. ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਪੂਰਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟਿਆ ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ॥

पूरा सतिगुरु भेटिआ सफल जनमु हमारा ॥

Pooraa satiguru bhetiaa saphal janamu hamaaraa ||

Meeting with the Perfect True Guru, my life has been blessed.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਨਾਮੁ ਨਵੈ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਭਰੇ ਅਖੁਟ ਭੰਡਾਰਾ ॥੩॥

नामु नवै निधि पाइआ भरे अखुट भंडारा ॥३॥

Naamu navai nidhi paaiaa bhare akhut bhanddaaraa ||3||

I have obtained the nine treasures of the Naam, and my storehouse is inexhaustible, filled to overflowing. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਆਵਹਿ ਇਸੁ ਰਾਸੀ ਕੇ ਵਾਪਾਰੀਏ ਜਿਨੑਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਿਆਰਾ ॥

आवहि इसु रासी के वापारीए जिन्हा नामु पिआरा ॥

Aavahi isu raasee ke vaapaareee jinhaa naamu piaaraa ||

Those who love the Naam come as dealers in the merchandise of the Naam.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੋ ਧਨੁ ਪਾਏ ਤਿਨੑਾ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਬਦੁ ਵੀਚਾਰਾ ॥੪॥

गुरमुखि होवै सो धनु पाए तिन्हा अंतरि सबदु वीचारा ॥४॥

Guramukhi hovai so dhanu paae tinhaa anttari sabadu veechaaraa ||4||

Those who become Gurmukh obtain this wealth; deep within, they contemplate the Shabad. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਭਗਤੀ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣਨੑੀ ਮਨਮੁਖ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੀ ॥

भगती सार न जाणन्ही मनमुख अहंकारी ॥

Bhagatee saar na jaa(nn)anhee manamukh ahankkaaree ||

The egotistical, self-willed manmukhs do not appreciate the value of devotional worship.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਧੁਰਹੁ ਆਪਿ ਖੁਆਇਅਨੁ ਜੂਐ ਬਾਜੀ ਹਾਰੀ ॥੫॥

धुरहु आपि खुआइअनु जूऐ बाजी हारी ॥५॥

Dhurahu aapi khuaaianu jooai baajee haaree ||5||

The Primal Lord Himself has beguiled them; they lose their lives in the gamble. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਬਿਨੁ ਪਿਆਰੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਵਈ ਨਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ਸਰੀਰਿ ॥

बिनु पिआरै भगति न होवई ना सुखु होइ सरीरि ॥

Binu piaarai bhagati na hovaee naa sukhu hoi sareeri ||

Without loving affection, devotional worship is not possible, and the body cannot be at peace.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਗੁਰ ਭਗਤੀ ਮਨ ਧੀਰਿ ॥੬॥

प्रेम पदारथु पाईऐ गुर भगती मन धीरि ॥६॥

Prem padaarathu paaeeai gur bhagatee man dheeri ||6||

The wealth of love is obtained from the Guru; through devotion, the mind becomes steady. ||6||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਾਏ ਸੋ ਕਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

जिस नो भगति कराए सो करे गुर सबद वीचारि ॥

Jis no bhagati karaae so kare gur sabad veechaari ||

He alone performs devotional worship, whom the Lord so blesses; he contemplates the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਏਕੋ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸੈ ਹਉਮੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ॥੭॥

हिरदै एको नामु वसै हउमै दुबिधा मारि ॥७॥

Hiradai eko naamu vasai haumai dubidhaa maari ||7||

The One Name abides in his heart, and he conquers his ego and duality. ||7||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਭਗਤਾ ਕੀ ਜਤਿ ਪਤਿ ਏਕੋੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਆਪੇ ਲਏ ਸਵਾਰਿ ॥

भगता की जति पति एको नामु है आपे लए सवारि ॥

Bhagataa kee jati pati ekao naamu hai aape lae savaari ||

The One Name is the social status and honor of the devotees; the Lord Himself adorns them.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਸਦਾ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਤਿਸ ਕੀ ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਸਾਰਿ ॥੮॥

सदा सरणाई तिस की जिउ भावै तिउ कारजु सारि ॥८॥

Sadaa sara(nn)aaee tis kee jiu bhaavai tiu kaaraju saari ||8||

They remain forever in the Protection of His Sanctuary. As it pleases His Will, He arranges their affairs. ||8||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 429

ਭਗਤਿ ਨਿਰਾਲੀ ਅਲਾਹ ਦੀ ਜਾਪੈ ਗੁਰ ਵੀਚਾਰਿ ॥

भगति निराली अलाह दी जापै गुर वीचारि ॥

Bhagati niraalee alaah dee jaapai gur veechaari ||

The worship of the Lord is unique - it is known only by reflecting upon the Guru.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਵਸੈ ਭੈ ਭਗਤੀ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਵਾਰਿ ॥੯॥੧੪॥੩੬॥

नानक नामु हिरदै वसै भै भगती नामि सवारि ॥९॥१४॥३६॥

Naanak naamu hiradai vasai bhai bhagatee naami savaari ||9||14||36||

O Nanak, one whose mind is filled with the Naam, through the Lord's Fear and devotion, is embellished with the Naam. ||9||14||36||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

आसा महला ३ ॥

Aasaa mahalaa 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl:

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਅਨ ਰਸ ਮਹਿ ਭੋਲਾਇਆ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੈ ਦੁਖ ਪਾਇ ॥

अन रस महि भोलाइआ बिनु नामै दुख पाइ ॥

An ras mahi bholaaiaa binu naamai dukh paai ||

He wanders around, engrossed in other pleasures, but without the Naam, he suffers in pain.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨ ਭੇਟਿਓ ਜਿ ਸਚੀ ਬੂਝ ਬੁਝਾਇ ॥੧॥

सतिगुरु पुरखु न भेटिओ जि सची बूझ बुझाइ ॥१॥

Satiguru purakhu na bhetio ji sachee boojh bujhaai ||1||

He does not meet the True Guru, the Primal Being, who imparts true understanding. ||1||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਏ ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਬਾਵਲੇ ਹਰਿ ਰਸੁ ਚਖਿ ਸਾਦੁ ਪਾਇ ॥

ए मन मेरे बावले हरि रसु चखि सादु पाइ ॥

E man mere baavale hari rasu chakhi saadu paai ||

O my insane mind, drink in the sublime essence of the Lord, and savor its taste.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਅਨ ਰਸਿ ਲਾਗਾ ਤੂੰ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਵਾਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

अन रसि लागा तूं फिरहि बिरथा जनमु गवाइ ॥१॥ रहाउ ॥

An rasi laagaa toonn phirahi birathaa janamu gavaai ||1|| rahaau ||

Attached to other pleasures, you wander around, and your life wastes away uselessly. ||1|| Pause ||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਇਸੁ ਜੁਗ ਮਹਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਨਿਰਮਲੇ ਸਚਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਹਹਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥

इसु जुग महि गुरमुख निरमले सचि नामि रहहि लिव लाइ ॥

Isu jug mahi guramukh niramale sachi naami rahahi liv laai ||

In this age, the Gurmukhs are pure; they remain absorbed in the love of the True Name.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਵਿਣੁ ਕਰਮਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਹੀ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਿ ਕਹਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥੨॥

विणु करमा किछु पाईऐ नही किआ करि कहिआ जाइ ॥२॥

Vi(nn)u karamaa kichhu paaeeai nahee kiaa kari kahiaa jaai ||2||

Without the destiny of good karma, nothing can be obtained; what can we say or do? ||2||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਆਪੁ ਪਛਾਣਹਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਮਰਹਿ ਮਨਹੁ ਤਜਿ ਵਿਕਾਰ ॥

आपु पछाणहि सबदि मरहि मनहु तजि विकार ॥

Aapu pachhaa(nn)ahi sabadi marahi manahu taji vikaar ||

He understands his own self, and dies in the Word of the Shabad; he banishes corruption from his mind.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਗੁਰ ਸਰਣਾਈ ਭਜਿ ਪਏ ਬਖਸੇ ਬਖਸਣਹਾਰ ॥੩॥

गुर सरणाई भजि पए बखसे बखसणहार ॥३॥

Gur sara(nn)aaee bhaji pae bakhase bakhasa(nn)ahaar ||3||

He hurries to the Guru's Sanctuary, and is forgiven by the Forgiving Lord. ||3||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸੁਖੁ ਨ ਪਾਈਐ ਨਾ ਦੁਖੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਜਾਇ ॥

बिनु नावै सुखु न पाईऐ ना दुखु विचहु जाइ ॥

Binu naavai sukhu na paaeeai naa dukhu vichahu jaai ||

Without the Name, peace is not obtained, and pain does not depart from within.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਇਹੁ ਜਗੁ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਵਿਆਪਿਆ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਇ ॥੪॥

इहु जगु माइआ मोहि विआपिआ दूजै भरमि भुलाइ ॥४॥

Ihu jagu maaiaa mohi viaapiaa doojai bharami bhulaai ||4||

This world is engrossed in attachment to Maya; it has gone astray in duality and doubt. ||4||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਦੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਪਿਰ ਕੀ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਣਹੀ ਕਿਆ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ॥

दोहागणी पिर की सार न जाणही किआ करि करहि सीगारु ॥

Dohaaga(nn)ee pir kee saar na jaa(nn)ahee kiaa kari karahi seegaaru ||

The forsaken soul-brides do not know the value of their Husband Lord; how can they decorate themselves?

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸਦਾ ਜਲਦੀਆ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਸੇਜੈ ਰਵੈ ਨ ਭਤਾਰੁ ॥੫॥

अनदिनु सदा जलदीआ फिरहि सेजै रवै न भतारु ॥५॥

Anadinu sadaa jaladeeaa phirahi sejai ravai na bhataaru ||5||

Night and day, they continually burn, and they do not enjoy the Bed of their Husband Lord. ||5||

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430

ਸੋਹਾਗਣੀ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇ ॥

सोहागणी महलु पाइआ विचहु आपु गवाइ ॥

Sohaaga(nn)ee mahalu paaiaa vichahu aapu gavaai ||

The happy soul-brides obtain the Mansion of His Presence, eradicating their self-conceit from within.

Guru Amardas ji / Raag Asa / Ashtpadiyan / Guru Granth Sahib ji - Ang 430