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ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਆਦੇਸ ਓਨਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ॥

आदि पुरख आदेस ओनम स्री सतिगुर चरन ॥

Aadi Purakh Aadaysa , Aonam Sree Satigur Charan ॥

My Supplication to Ad(i) Purakh (Primordial Lord), salutation to the holy feet of the True Guru (who is the embodiment of the Lord).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਘਟ ਘਟ ਕਾ ਪਰਵੇਸ ਏਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਸਿ ॥੧॥੧॥

घट घट का परवेस एक अनेक बिबेक ससि ॥१॥१॥

Ghat Ghat Kaa Paravaysa , Ayk Anayk Bibayk Sasi ॥1॥1॥

Like the moon, who though one, resides everywhere and in everyone and yet remains one.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਓਨਮ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਆਦੇਸੁ ।

ओनम स्री सतिगुर चरन आदि पुरख आदेसु ।

Aonam Sree Satigur Charana , Aadi Purakh Aadaysu ।

Salutation in the holy feet of Satguru, the embodiment of glorious Waheguru, who is the Primeval Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਏਕ ਅਨੇਕ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਸਸਿ ਘਟ ਘਟ ਕਾ ਪਰਵੇਸ ॥੨॥੧॥

एक अनेक बिबेक ससि घट घट का परवेस ॥२॥१॥

Ayk Anayk Bibayk Sasi , Ghat Ghat Kaa Paravays ॥2॥1॥

He is like the moon, who though one, is present everywhere and yet remains one.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਘਟ ਘਟ ਕਾ ਪਰਵੇਸ ਸੇਸ ਪਹਿ ਕਹਤ ਨ ਆਵੈ ।

घट घट का परवेस सेस पहि कहत न आवै ।

Ghat Ghat Kaa Paravaysa , Says Pahi Kahat N Aavai ।

Waheguru (Lord) who is all-pervading and whose extent cannot be defined even by Sheshnag (a mythological serpent with thousand heads).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਕਹਿ ਨੇਤ ਬੇਦੁ ਬੰਦੀ ਜਨੁ ਗਾਵੈ ।

नेत नेत कहि नेत बेदु बंदी जनु गावै ।

Nayt Nayt Kahi Nayta , Baydu Bandee Janu Gaavai ।

Whose praises Ved, Bhats and all others have been singing since eons and yet say-not this, not even this.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਮਧਿ ਅਰੁ ਅੰਤੁ ਹੁਤੇ ਹੁਤ ਹੈ ਪੁਨਿ ਹੋਨਮ ।

आदि मधि अरु अंतु हुते हुत है पुनि होनम ।

Aadi Madhi Aru Antu , Houtay Hout Hai Pouni Honam ।

Who was there in the beginning, in the middle, in the end, and will remain in future.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਆਦੇਸ ਚਰਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਓਨਮ ॥੩॥੧॥

आदि पुरख आदेस चरन स्री सतिगुर ओनम ॥३॥१॥

Aadi Purakh Aadaysa , Charan Sree Satigur Aonam ॥3॥1॥

My supplication to Him, through the holy feet of the True Guru, in which He is totally effulgent.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਅਨੰਤ ਗੁਰ ।

अबिगति अलख अभेव अगम अपार अनंत गुर ।

Abigati Alakh Abhayva , Agam Apaar Anant Gur ।

Eternal, imperceptible, fearless, beyond reach, illimitable, infinite and destroyer of the darkness of ignorance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ॥੧॥੨॥

सतिगुर नानक देव पारब्रहम पूरन ब्रहम ॥१॥२॥

Satigur Naanak Dayva , Paarabraham Pooran Braham ॥1॥2॥

Waheguru (Lord) who is transcendental and immanent in the form of Guru Nanak Dev.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਗਮ ਅਪਾਰ ਅਨੰਤ ਗੁਰ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ।

अगम अपार अनंत गुर अबिगत अलख अभेव ।

Agam Apaar Anant Gur , Abigat Alakh Abhayv ।

The embodiment of formless God, who is imperishable, beyond description, inaccessible, illimitable, infinite and destroyer of darkness of ignorance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ॥੨॥੨॥

पारब्रहम पूरन ब्रहम सतिगुर नानक देव ॥२॥२॥

Paarabraham Pooran Brahama , Satigur Naanak Dayv ॥2॥2॥

Satgur (True Guru) Nanak Dev is the immanent form of God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਦੇਵ ਦੇਵੀ ਸਭ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ।

सतिगुर नानक देव देव देवी सभ धिआवहि ।

Satigur Naanak Dayva , Dayv Dayvee Sabh Dhiaavahi ।

All gods and goddesses contemplate on the True Guru, Guru Nanak Dev.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਰਾਗ ਰਾਗਨਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਵਹਿ ।

नाद बाद बिसमाद राग रागनि गुन गावहि ।

Naad Baad Bisamaada , Raag Raagani Goun Gaavahi ।

They, along with minstrels of heaven, sing his praises, to the accompaniment of musical instruments, producing ecstatic music.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੁੰਨ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸਪਰੰਪਰ ।

सुंन समाधि अगाधि साध संगति सपरंपर ।

Sounn Samaadhi Agaadhi , Saadh Sangati Saparanpar ।

Saints and holy men in his company (Guru Nanak) go in deep meditation and state of nothingness.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਬਿਗਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਮਿਤਿ ਅਪਰੰਪਰ ॥੩॥੨॥

अबिगति अलख अभेव अगम अगमिति अपरंपर ॥३॥२॥

Abigati Alakh Abhayva , Agam Agamiti Aparanpar ॥3॥2॥

And get absorbed in the eternal, imperceptible, infinite, fearless, and inaccessible Lord (Satguru).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪ ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ।

जगमग जोति सरूप परम जोति मिल जोति महि ।

Jagamag Joti Saroopa , Param Joti Mil Joti Mahi ।

The light eternal of Guru Nanak Dev melded into the light of Guru Angad Dev, who acquired effulgence like the former.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਦਭੁਤ ਅਤਹਿ ਅਨੂਪ ਪਰਮ ਤਤੁ ਤਤਹਿ ਮਿਲਿਓ ॥੧॥੩॥

अदभुत अतहि अनूप परम ततु ततहि मिलिओ ॥१॥३॥

Adabhout Atahi Anoopa , Param Tatu Tatahi Miliao ॥1॥3॥

With the light of Guru Nanak merging with that of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the latter became wondrous in form and beyond words of praise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਰਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪ ।

परम जोति मिलि जोति महि जगमग जोति सरूप ।

Param Joti Mili Joti Mahi , Jagamag Joti Saroop ।

Light supreme (Guru Nanak Dev Ji) merged in Guru Angad Dev's light, who himself became light divine.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਰਮ ਤਤ ਤਤਹਿ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਅਤ ਹੀ ਅਨੂਪ ॥੨॥੩॥

परम तत ततहि मिलिओ अदभुत अत ही अनूप ॥२॥३॥

Param Tat Tatahi Miliao , Adabhout At Hee Anoop ॥2॥3॥

Truth of Guru Nanak merged with the essence of Guru Angad, transforming him into astonishing form.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਦਭੁਤ ਅਤਿ ਹੀ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਪਾਰਸ ਕੈ ਪਾਰਸ ।

अदभुत अति ही अनूप रूप पारस कै पारस ।

Adabhout Ati Hee Anoopa , Roop Paaras Kai Paaras ।

Guru Angad coming in contact with Guru Nanak, the philosopher-stone, became a philosopher-stone himself. His form too became wondrous.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਅੰਗਦ ਮਿਲਿ ਅੰਗ ਸੰਗ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੰਗ ਉਧਾਰਸ ।

गुर अंगद मिलि अंग संग मिलि संग उधारस ।

Gur Angad Mili Anga , Sang Mili Sang Udhaaras ।

Becoming inseparable from Guru Nanak, Lehna Ji became Guru Angad and then whosoever came in touch with him (Guru Angad) was liberated.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਕਲ ਕਲਾ ਭਰਪੂਰਿ ਸੂਤ੍ਰ ਗਤਿ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ।

अकल कला भरपूरि सूत्र गति ओति पोति महि।

Akal Kalaa Bharapoori , Sootr Gati Aoti Poti Mahi ।

Guru Angad Ji integrated himself like warp and weft with Guru Nanak, the possessor of Divine power of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਹਿ ॥੩॥੩॥

जगमग जोति सरूप जोति मिलि जोति जोति महि ॥३॥३॥

Jagamag Joti Saroopa , Joti Mili Joti Joti Mahi ॥3॥3॥

Light merged with light so much that whosoever came in contact with light embodiment (Guru Angad), became resplendent too.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਚਨ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ।

अंम्रित द्रिसटि निवास अंम्रित बचन अनहद सबद ।

Anmrit Drisati Nivaasa , Anmrit Bachan Anahad Sabad ।

In the divine glimpse of Guru Amar Das, dwells the elixir of life. (On whomsoever he casts his look, he makes him immortal). His elixir-like words are like unstruck music.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਅਮਰ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਮਿਲਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਏ ॥੧॥੪॥

सतिगुर अमर प्रगास मिलि अंम्रित अंम्रित भए ॥१॥४॥

Satigur Amar Pragaasa , Mili Anmrit Anmrit Bhaay ॥1॥4॥

Resplendent True Guru Amar Das Ji became elixir-like after meeting Guru Angad Dev Ji. He now makes others calm and immortal.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਚਨ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨਿਵਾਸ ।

अंम्रित बचन अनहद सबद अंम्रित द्रिसटि निवास ।

Anmrit Bachan Anahad Sabada , Anmrit Drisati Nivaas ।

Meditating on unstruck melodious Divine Word, the sight and utterances of Guru Amar Das Ji, started showering elixir of life.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਿਲਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਏ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਅਮਰ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ॥੨॥੪॥

मिलि अंम्रित अंम्रित भए सतिगुर अमर प्रगास ॥२॥४॥

Mili Anmrit Anmrit Bhaay , Satigur Amar Pragaas ॥2॥4॥

Meeting Guru Angad Dev Ji, elixir-like cool, tranquil and granter of emancipation, Satgur Amar Das too became the same.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਅਮਰ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਤਾਸ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਤ ਪਾਵੈ ।

सतिगुर अमर प्रगास तास चरनाम्रत पावै ।

Satigur Amar Pragaasa , Taas Charanaamrat Paavai ।

Satgur Amar Das Ji, who is light refulgent, whosoever partakes nectar-like wash of his feet.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਕਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਹਿਕਾਮ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਵੈ ।

काम नाम निहिकाम परमपद सहज समावै ।

Kaam Naam Nihikaama , Paramapad Sahaj Samaavai ।

Becomes free from all desires, is absorbed in high state of spirituality and equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਨਿਜ ਆਸਨ ।

गुरमुखि संधि सुगंध साध संगति निज आसन ।

Gurmukhi Sandhi Sougandha , Saadh Sangati Nij Aasan ।

By the fragrance of Naam Simran of Guru Amar Das Ji, the Guru's obedient seeker finds stability in the company of holy men and Lord's devotees.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਮੁਖ ਬਚਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸਨ ॥੩॥੪॥

अंम्रित द्रिसटि निवास अंम्रित मुख बचन प्रगासन ॥३॥४॥

Anmrit Drisati Nivaasa , Anmrit Moukh Bachan Pragaasan ॥3॥4॥

In the elixir-like vision of Guru Amar Das, lies the nectar of life and his words provide elixir-like luminance of Naam of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਸਨ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ਗੁਰ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲਿ ।

ब्रहमासन बिस्राम गुर भए गुरमुखि संधि मिलि ।

Brahamaasan Bisraama , Gur Bhaay Gurmukhi Sandhi Mili ।

Satguru who resides in Waheguru, meeting such Guru-conscious person (Guru Amar Das), and becoming one with him, he too acquired all traits of Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਮਤਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਏ ॥੧॥੫॥

गुरमुखि रमता राम राम नाम गुरमुखि भए ॥१॥५॥

Gurmukhi Ramataa Raama , Raam Naam Gurmukhi Bhaay ॥1॥5॥

Through the blessings of Naam Simran of the principal Guru Satguru (Amar Das Ji), Guru Ram Das Ji too became prime Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਸਨ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ।

गुर भए गुरसिख संध मिलि ब्रहमासन बिस्राम ।

Gur Bhaay Gursikh Sandh Mili , Brahamaasan Bisraam ।

In the association of prime Guru (Guru Amar Das Ji), he too became Guru and found refuge in the holy feet of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਮਤਾ ਰਾਮ ॥੨॥੫॥

राम नाम गुरमुखि भए गुरमुखि रमता राम ॥२॥५॥

Raam Naam Gurmukhi Bhaay , Gurmukhi Ramataa Raam ॥2॥5॥

The Guru-conscious person whose name is Ram Das, by perpetual meditation on Lord's name, became Guru-oriented and virtuous (Satguru).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਮਤਾ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਇਓ ।

गुरमुखि रमता राम नाम गुरमुखि प्रगटाइओ ।

Gurmukhi Ramataa Raama , Naam Gurmukhi Pragataaiao ।

Through God-conscious Guru Amar Das Ji and by the blessing of meditation on His name, the virtuous Ram Das emerged as Guru Ram Das (slave of the Lord).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਹਾਇਓ ।

सबद सुरति गुरु गिआन धिआन गुर गुरू कहाइओ ।

Sabad Surati Guru Giaana , Dhiaan Gur Guru Kahaaiao ।

Because of knowledge of Guru Shabad and consciously uniting with Him, Guru Ram Das became known as principal Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦੀਪ ਜੋਤਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਦੀਪ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਗਮਗ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਉਰ ।

दीप जोति मिलि दीप जोति जगमग अंतरि उर ।

Deep Joti Mili Deepa , Joti Jagamag Antari Ur ।

The flame of a beacon lights up another lamp.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਮਤਾ ਰਾਮ ਸੰਧ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਭਏ ਗੁਰ ॥੩॥੫॥

गुरमुखि रमता राम संध गुरमुखि मिलि भए गुर ॥३॥५॥

Gurmukhi Ramataa Raama , Sandh Gurmukhi Mili Bhaay Gur ॥3॥5॥

Thus Guru Ram Das became principal Guru, through the blessings of Simran of Lord's name and his association with Guru Amar Das Ji.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਫਲ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਗਤਿ ।

आदि अंति बिसमाद फल द्रुम गुर सिख संध गति ।

Aadi Anti Bisamaada , Dhal Droum Gur Sikh Sandh Gati ।

Just as the puzzle of seed and tree as to who came first is strange and perplexing, similarly strange is understanding the meeting of Guru and Sikh.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਪਰਮ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਅੰਤ ਅਨੰਤ ਨ ਜਾਨੀਐ ॥੧॥੬॥

आदि परम परमादि अंत अनंत न जानीऐ ॥१॥६॥

Aadi Param Paramaadi , Ant Anant N Jaaneeai ॥1॥6॥

This mystery of the beginning and end is beyond comprehension. Lord is beyond, away and infinite.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਫਲ ਦ੍ਰੁਮ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਗਤਿ ਆਦਿ ਅੰਤ ਬਿਸਮਾਦਿ ।

फल द्रुम गुरसिख संध गति आदि अंत बिसमादि ।

Dhal Droum Gursikh Sandh Gati , Aadi Ant Bisamaadi ।

Guru Ram Das caused the meeting of Guru and Sikh, in the same wondrous way of fruit and tree.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਤ ਅਨੰਤ ਨ ਜਾਨੀਐ ਆਦ ਪਰਮ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ॥੨॥੬॥

अंत अनंत न जानीऐ आद परम परमादि ॥२॥६॥

Ant Anant N Jaaneeai , Aad Param Paramaadi ॥2॥6॥

That perspective is infinite, and no one can understand it. It is beyond, away and still away out of the reach of mortals.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਪਰਮ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਨਾਦ ਮਿਲਿ ਨਾਦ ਸਬਦ ਧੁਨਿ ।

आदि परम परमादि नाद मिलि नाद सबद धुनि ।

Aadi Param Paramaadi , Naad Mili Naad Sabad Dhouni ।

Just as the sound of musical instruments melds with the words (of song/hymns), similarly Guru Ram Das and Guru Arjan became indistinguishable.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਲਿਲਹਿ ਸਲਿਲ ਸਮਾਇ ਨਾਦ ਸਰਤਾ ਸਾਗਰ ਸੁਨਿ ।

सलिलहिसलिल समाइ नाद सरता सागर सुनि ।

Salilahi Salil Samaai , Naad Sarataa Saagar Souni ।

Just as the river water becomes inseparable from the water of the ocean, Guru Arjan became one with Guru Amar Das by engrossing himself in his precepts and following them obediently.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਰਪਤਿ ਸੁਤ ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਹੋਤ ਜੋਤਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਗੁਨ ਗੁਰ ਜਨ ।

नरपति सुत न्रिप होत जोति गुरमुखि गुन गुर जन ।

Narapati Sout Nrip Hota , Joti Gurmukhi Goun Gur Jan ।

Just as son of a king becomes king, similarly Guru Arjan born as son to Guru Ram Das became an enlightened soul by singing the eulogies of Lord, a boon blessed to him by Satguru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ਭਏ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਅਰਜਨ ॥੩॥੬॥

राम नाम परसादि भए गुर ते गुरु अरजन ॥३॥६॥

Raam Naam Parasaadi Bhaay , Gur Tay Guru Arajan ॥3॥6॥

By the grace of Guru Ram Das, Arjan Dev succeeded him as Guru Arjan Dev.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਆਪਾ ਆਪ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੁਇ ।

पूरन ब्रहम बिबेक आपा आप प्रगास हुइ ।

Pooran Braham Bibayka , Aapaa Aap Pragaas Hui ।

Being supreme conscious and knowledgeable; it seems God Himself has descended as light divine in the form of Guru Hargobind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਮ ਦੋਇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਏਕ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ॥੧॥੭॥

नाम दोइ प्रभ एक गुर गोबिंद बखानीऐ ॥१॥७॥

Naam Doi Prabh Ayka , Gur Gobind Bakhaaneeai ॥1॥7॥

One may hold them (Guru Hargobind) and Gobind different due to their names, but in reality, God Himself has appeared in the form of Hargobind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਪਾ ਆਪ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੋਇ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ।

आपा आप प्रगास होइ पूरन ब्रहम बिबेक ।

Aapaa Aap Pragaas Hoi , Pooran Braham Bibayk ।

Guru Hargobind, the enlightened, is manifest of Lord. He is granter of spiritual knowledge.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ਨਾਮ ਦੋਇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਏਕ ॥੨॥੭॥

गुर गोबिंद बखानीऐ नाम दोइ प्रभ एक ॥२॥७॥

Gur Gobind Bakhaaneeai , Naam Doi Prabh Ayk ॥2॥7॥

Guru and Gobind are just two separate names, but in reality, it is Lord Himself who is manifest.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਮ ਦੋਇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਠਹਰਾਈ ।

नाम दोइ प्रभ एक टेक गुरमुखि ठहराई ।

Naam Doi Prabh Ayka , Tayk Gurmukhi Tthaharaaee ।

Guru and Gobind though are two different names, in reality, He himself is refulgent.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਭਏ ਗੁਰ ਨਾਮ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਬਡਾਈ ।

आदि भए गुर नाम दुतीआ गोबिंद बडाई ।

Aadi Bhaay Gur Naama , Douteeaa Gobind Badaaee ।

Sikhs ever in attendance of Guru, has this strong belief that, first He was called Guru Arjan and then he gave this honor of Guruship to Hargobind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਹਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਰਚਨ ਰਚਿ ਥਾਪਿ ਓਥਾਪਨ ।

हरि गुर हरिगोबिंद रचन रचि थापि ओथापन ।

Hari Gur Harigobinda , Rachan Rachi Daapi Aodaapan ।

God Lord is Guru Arjan Himself and then He Himself became Hargobind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਹੁਇ ਆਪਾ ਆਪਨ ॥੩॥੭॥

पूरन ब्रहम बिबेक प्रगट हुइ आपा आपन ॥३॥७॥

Pooran Braham Bibayka , Pragat Hui Aapaa Aapan ॥3॥7॥

The Omnipotent Lord who created the cosmos, established it and has singular authority of destroying it; it seems He Himself has taken the form of Hargobind to reveal all knowledge about Himself.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਿਸਮਾਦਹਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਅਸਚਰਜਹਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਗਤਿ ।

बिसमादहि बिसमाद असचरजहि असचरज गति ।

Bisamaadahi Bisamaada , Asacharajahi Asacharaj Gati ।

God - manifest Satguru's play is ecstatic and blissful, astonishing beyond astonishment.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਭਏ ॥੧॥੮॥

आदि पुरख परमादि अदभुत परमदभुत भए ॥१॥८॥

Aadi Purakh Paramaadi , Adabhout Paramadabhout Bhaay ॥1॥8॥

Unimaginably wondrous, and amazing beyond perception.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਸਚਰਜਹਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਗਤਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦਹਿ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ।

असचरजहि असचरज गति बिसमादहि बिसमाद ।

Asacharajahi Asacharaj Gati , Bisamaadahi Bisamaad ।

(Describing the wondrous state of Guru who is immanent of the Lord), we have reached the awesome of awesome state, in the most enrapturing ecstatic state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਭਏ ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ॥੨॥੮॥

अदभुत परमदभुत भए आदि पुरख परमादि ॥२॥८॥

Adabhout Paramadabhout Bhaay , Aadi Purakh Paramaadi ॥2॥8॥

Wonderfully strange condition of transcendence seeing the magnificence of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਰਸ ਗੰਧ ਅਗੋਚਰ ।

आदि पुरख परमादि स्वाद रस गंध अगोचर ।

Aadi Purakh Paramaadi , Svaad Ras Gandh Agochar ।

Primordial Lord (God) has no beginning. He is beyond and still farther. He is free of such mundane worldly pleasures like taste, desires and fragrances.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਸ ਪਰਸ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਮਨੋਚਰ ।

द्रिसटि दरस अस परस सुरति मति सबद मनोचर ।

Drisati Daras As Parasa , Surati Mati Sabad Manochar ।

He is beyond vision, touch, reach of mind, intelligence and words.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਗਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਖੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵਾ ।

लोग बेद गति गिआन लखे नहीं अलख अभेवा ।

Log Bayd Gati Giaana , Lakhay Naheen Alakh Abhayvaa ।

The imperceptible and unattached Lord cannot be known by study of Vedas and through other earthly knowledge.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਕਰਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਦੇਵਾ ॥੩॥੮॥

नेत नेत करि नमो नमो नम सतिगुर देवा ॥३॥८॥

Nayt Nayt Kari Namo Namo , Nam Satigur Dayvaa ॥3॥8॥

Satguru who is embodiment of Lord and inhabits His divine radiance is infinite. Thus, he is worthy of salutation and obeisance in all the three times - past, present and future.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸਨ ਦੇਖਤ ਹੀ ਸੁਧਿ ਕੀ ਨ ਸੁਧਿ ਰਹੀ ਬੁਧਿ ਕੀ ਨ ਬੁਧਿ ਰਹੀ ਮਤਿ ਮੈ ਨ ਮਤਿ ਹੈ ।

दरसन देखत ही सुधि की न सुधि रही बुधि की न बुधि रही मति मै न मति है ।

Darasan Daykhat Hee Sudhi Kee N Sudhi Rahee , Budhi Kee N Budhi Rahee Mati Mai N Mati Hai ।

A glimpse of (Satguru) left me bereft of all my consciousness, senses, intelligence, cleverness and all other considered wisdom of the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੈ ਨ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਉ ਧਿਆਨ ਮੈ ਨ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਰਹਿਓ ਗਿਆਨ ਮੈ ਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਰਹਿਓ ਗਤਿ ਮੈ ਨ ਗਤਿ ਹੈ ।

सुरति मै न सुरति अउ धिआन मै न धिआनु रहिओ गिआन मै न गिआन रहिओ गति मै न गति है ।

Surati Mai N Surati Au Dhiaan Mai N Dhiaanu Rahiao , Giaan Mai N Giaan Rahiao Gati Mai N Gati Hai ।

I lost my awareness, attachment of mind with insignificant matters, desires to acquire base or futile ego inflating knowledge and other worldly predicaments.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਧੀਰਜੁ ਕੋ ਧੀਰਜੁ ਗਰਬ ਕੋ ਗਰਬੁ ਗਇਓ ਰਤਿ ਮੈ ਨ ਰਤਿ ਰਹੀ ਪਤਿ ਰਤਿ ਪਤਿ ਮੈ ।

धीरजु को धीरजु गरब को गरबु गइओ रति मै न रति रही पति रति पति मै ।

Dheeraju Ko Dheeraju Garab Ko Garabu Gaiao , Rati Mai N Rati Rahee Pati Rati Pati Mai ।

My patience was lost and so was my vanity. There was no life in me, and I was bereft of my existence even.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਬਿਸਮੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਅਸਚਰਜੈ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਅਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਹੈ ॥੧॥੯॥

अदभुत परमदभुतबिसमै बिसम असचरजै असचरज अति अति है ॥१॥९॥

Adabhout Paramadabhout Bisamai Bisama , Asacharajai Asacharaj Ati Ati Hai ॥1॥9॥

The glimpse of Satguru is capable of amazing one with wondrous feelings. These are astonishing and marvelous and there is no end to this amazement.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਸਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਕੇ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਕਉਨ ਭਉਨ ਕਹਓ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਸੁ ਤਉ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਪਾਵਈ ।

दसम सथान के समानि कउन भउन कहओ गुरमुखि पावै सु तउ अनत न पावई ।

Dasam Sadaan Kay Samaani Kaoun Bhaoun Kahaao , Gurmukhi Paavai Su Tau Anat N Paavaee ।

What other place of mystic abode can I say than the tenth concealed opening of a human being? Only the Guru conscious person can reach it by the grace of True Guru by meditating on His name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਉਨਮਨੀ ਜੋਤਿ ਪਟੰਤਰ ਦੀਜੈ ਕਉਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਦਇਆ ਕੈ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ਜਾਹੀ ਤਾਹੀ ਬਨਿ ਆਵਈ ।

उनमनी जोति पटंतर दीजै कउन जोति दइआ कै दिखावै जाही ताही बनि आवई ।

Ounamanee Joti Patantar Deejai Kaoun Joti , Daiaa Kai Dikhaavai Jaahee Taahee Bani Aavaee ।

What light can be equated with the radiance one receives at the time of spiritual enlightenment?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਨਹਦ ਨਾਦ ਸਮਸਰਿ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਕਓਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸੁਨਾਵੇ ਜਾਹਿ ਸੋਈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਈ ।

अनहद नाद समसरि नाद बाद कओन स्री गुर सुनावे जाहि सोई लिव लावई ।

Anahad Naad Samasari Naad Baad Kaaona , Sree Gur Sounaavay Jaahi Soee Liv Laavaee ।

What melodious musical sound can be equal to the melodious unstruck musical sound of divine word?

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਤੁਲਿ ਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਰਸ ਅਪਿਓ ਪੀਆਵੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਤਾਹੀ ਮੈ ਸਮਾਵਈ ॥੨॥੧੦॥

निझर अपार धार तुलि न अंम्रित रस अपिओ पीआवै जाहि ताही मै समावई ॥२॥१०॥

Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Tuli N Anmrit Rasa , Apiao Peeaavai Jaahi Taahee Mai Samaavaee ॥2॥10॥

There is no other elixir capable of making one immortal than the one that flows perpetually in the concealed opening (Dasam Duar) of a human being. And one who is blessed by the True Guru (Satguru) to receive this elixir of immortality obtains it by His grace. (10)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਈਸ ਇਤ ਤੇ ਉਲੰਘਿ ਉਤ ਜਾਇ ਠਹਰਾਵਈ ।

गुर सिख संधि मिले बीस इकीस ईस इत ते उलंघि उत जाइ ठहरावई ।

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Bees Ikees Eesa , It Tay Ulanghi Out Jaai Tthaharaavaee ।

Meeting with Guru, a Sikh receives the Lord's word to meditate upon and by his untiring and resolute efforts become one with Him. He frees himself from the worldly matters and lives in harmony in the realm of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਮ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਮੂਦ ਪੇਖੈ ਦਿਬ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਕੈ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਓਨਮਨੀ ਸੁਧ ਪਾਵਈ ।

चरम द्रिसटि मूद पेखै दिब द्रिसटि कै जगमग जोति ओनमनी सुध पावई ।

Charam Drisati Mood Paykhai Dib Drisati Kai , Jagamag Joti Aonamanee Sudh Paavaee ।

He shuts his eyes from mundane worldly attractions and lives in the spiritual wisdom that helps him feel His presence in everything.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸੰਕੋਚਤ ਹੀ ਬਜਰ ਕਪਾਟ ਖੋਲਿ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਪਰੈ ਅਨਹਤ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਈ ।

सुरति संकोचत ही बजर कपाट खोलि नाद बाद परै अनहत लिव लावई ।

Surati Sankochat Hee Bajar Kapaat Kholi , Naad Baad Parai Anahat Liv Laavaee ।

Weaning his thoughts away from the worldly attractions, his doors of ignorance are opened; he is distracted from all sources of worldly pleasures and he gets engrossed in listening to celestial songs and music.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਚਨ ਬਿਸਰਜਤ ਅਨ ਰਸ ਰਹਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਅਪਿਉ ਪੀਆਵਈ ॥੧੧॥

बचन बिसरजत अन रस रहित हुइ निझर अपार धार अपिउ पीआवई ॥११॥

Bachan Bisarajat An Ras Rahit Hui , Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Apiu Peeaavaee ॥11॥

Renouncing the worldly matters and shedding all attachment with worldly pleasures, he drinks deep the elixir that flows continuously in his (Dasam Duar) the celestial door of the body. (11)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਉ ਲਉ ਅਨਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਤਉ ਲਉ ਨਹੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸੁ ਜਉ ਲਉ ਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਆਪਾ ਆਪੁ ਨਹੀ ਦੇਖੀਐ ।

जउ लउ अनरस बसि तउ लउ नही प्रेम रसु जउ लउ आन धिआन आपा आपु नही देखीऐ ।

Jau Lau Anaras Basi Tau Lau Nahee Praym Rasu , Jau Lau Aan Dhiaan Aapaa Aapu Nahee Daykheeai ।

So long a human being remains absorbed in worldly attractions and pleasures, he cannot know love. So long his attention is focused on something else, he cannot realize self.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਉ ਲਉ ਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਤਉ ਲਉ ਨਹੀ ਅਧਿਆਤਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਜਉ ਲਉ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਨ ਅਨਾਹਦ ਬਿਸੇਖੀਐ ।

जउ लउ आन गिआन तउ लउ नही अधिआतम गिआन जउ लउ नाद बाद न अनाहद बिसेखीऐ ।

Jau Lau Aan Giaan Tau Lau Nahee Adhiaatam Giaana , Jau Lau Naad Baad N Anaahad Bisaykheeai ।

(Renouncing Lord) as long as one is busy acquiring knowledge of mundane worldly things, he remains bereft of spiritual wisdom. As long as one remains involved in worldly pleasures one cannot hear the unstruck celestial music of divine word.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਉ ਲਉ ਅਹੰਬੁਧਿ ਸੁਧਿ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਗਤਿ ਜਉ ਲਉ ਨ ਲਖਾਵੈ ਤਉ ਲਉ ਅਲਖ ਨ ਲੇਖੀਐ ।

जउ लउ अहंबुधि सुधि होइ न अंतरि गति जउ लउ न लखावै तउ लउ अलख न लेखीऐ ।

Jau Lau Ahanbudhi Sudhi Hoi N Antari Gati , Jau Lau N Lakhaavai Tau Lau Alakh N Laykheeai ।

As long as one remains proud and arrogant, one cannot realise self. Till such time True Guru does not initiate a person with the boon of Lord's name and propitiate the Lord, one cannot realise the 'formless God'.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤਿ ਰੂਪ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਏਕ ਹੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੇਕ ਏਕ ਏਕ ਭੇਖੀਐ ॥੧੨॥

सति रूप सतिनाम सतिगुर गिआन धिआन एक ही अनेक मेक एक एक भेखीऐ ॥१२॥

Sati Roop Satinaam Satigur Giaan Dhiaana , Ayk Hee Anayk Mayk Ayk Ayk Bhaykheeai ॥12॥

The knowledge of Almighty lies in the consecrating words of the True Guru that leads one to reality of His name and form. By uniting his mind with His name, the Lord who prevails in various forms gets revealed. (12)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਨਾ ਮਿਸਟਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਬਹੁ ਬਿੰਜਨਾਦਿ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਸੀਚਤ ਸਰਬ ਰਸ ਰਸਨਾ ਕਹਾਈ ਹੈ ।

नाना मिसटान पान बहु बिंजनादि स्वाद सीचत सरब रस रसना कहाई है ।

Naanaa Misataan Paan Bahu Binjanaadi Svaada , Seechat Sarab Ras Rasanaa Kahaaee Hai ।

Tongue that enjoys many forms of sweet and savoury foods, drinks and is relisher of all the tastes is called gustation. Eyes see good and bad, beautiful and ugly and is therefore known as vision power.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਅਮਿਤ ਬਡਾਈ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसटि दरस अरु सबद सुरति लिव गिआन धिआन सिमरन अमित बडाई है ।

Drisati Daras Aru Sabad Surati Liva , Giaan Dhiaan Simaran Amit Badaaee Hai ।

Ears for their ability to hear all sorts of sounds, melodies etc. are called hearing power. With the use of all these faculties, one obtains knowledge of various things, focuses one's mind in meaningful thoughts and earns worldly respect.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਕਲ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਸਪਰਸ ਅਉ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਬੁਧਿ ਬਲ ਬਚਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।

सकल सुरति असपरस अउ राग नाद बुधि बल बचन बिबेक टेक पाई है ।

Sakal Surati Asaparas Au Raag Naada , Budhi Bal Bachan Bibayk Tayk Paaee Hai ।

The skin brings awareness of things through touch. Enjoyment of music and songs, intellect, strength, speech and dependence on discrimination is the boon of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਸਫਲ ਹੁਇ ਬੋਲਤ ਮਧੁਰ ਧੁਨਿ ਸੁੰਨ ਸੁਖਦਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੧੩॥

गुरमतिसतिनाम सिमरत सफल हुइ बोलत मधुर धुनि सुंन सुखदाई है ॥१३॥

Gurmati Satinaam Simarat Sadhal Hui , Bolat Madhur Dhouni Sounn Soukhadaaee Hai ॥13॥

But all these senses of knowledge are useful if a person obtains the boon of Guru's wisdom, dwells his mind in the name of the Immortal Lord and sings the sweet paeans of me Lord's name. Such tune and melody of His name is bestower of bliss and happiness. (13)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਹੁਇ ਪਤੰਗ ਸੰਗਮ ਨ ਜਾਨੈ ਬਿਰਹ ਬਿਛੋਹ ਮੀਨ ਹੁਇ ਨ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस बसि हुइ पतंग संगम न जानै बिरह बिछोह मीन हुइ न मरि जाने है ।

Praym Ras Basi Hui Patang Sangam N Jaanai , Birah Bichhoh Meen Hui N Mari Jaanay Hai ।

In order to become one with my dear beloved, I, a deceitful lover, not possessed by his love, did not learn from a mot how to die in separation from him, nor did I learn from fish how to die in the separation of beloved.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਮੈ ਨ ਹੁਇ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਚਰਨ ਬਿਮੁਖ ਹੋਇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਠਹਰਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन जोति मै न हुइ जोती सरूप चरन बिमुख होइ प्रान ठहराने है ।

Daras Dhiaan Joti Mai N Hui Jotee Saroopa , Charan Bimoukh Hoi Praan Tthaharaanay Hai ।

And here I am who is not making any effort to merge in my Lord by keeping his refulgence in my heart; and yet with all this recalcitrance, I am alive.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਿਲਿ ਬਿਛਰਤ ਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨ ਬਿਰਹ ਜਾਨੀ ਮੀਨ ਅਉ ਪਤੰਗ ਮੋਹਿ ਦੇਖਤ ਲਜਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

मिलि बिछरत गति प्रेम न बिरह जानी मीन अउ पतंग मोहि देखत लजाने है ।

Mili Bichharat Gati Praym N Birah Jaanee , Meen Au Patang Mohi Daykhat Lajaanay Hai ।

I have not understood the intensity of love and consequence of death as is in the case of a moth and flame or fish and water, and therefore both moth and fish feel ashamed of my; fraudulent love.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਾਨਸ ਜਨਮ ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਧੰਨਿ ਹੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਗਦ ਜੋਨਿ ਕਪਟ ਸਨੇਹ ਦੇਹ ਨਰਕ ਨ ਮਾਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੧੪॥

मानस जनम ध्रिगु धंनि है त्रिगद जोनि कपट सनेह देह नरक न माने है ॥१४॥

Maanas Janam Dhrigu Dhanni Hai Trigad Joni , Kapat Sanayh Dayh Narak N Maanay Hai ॥14॥

Being a deceitful friend, my human life is damnable, whereas the reptilian species are worth appreciation for their love of their beloveds like the moth and fish. Because of my fraudulent love I will not even get a place in hell. (14)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਅਤਿ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਕਹਤ ਨ ਆਵਈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल स्वाद बिसमाद अति अकथ कथा बिनोद कहत न आवई ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Svaad Bisamaad Ati , Akad Kadaa Binod Kahat N Aavaee ।

The spiritual happiness of a devout Sikh of Guru who meditates on Lord's name, the bliss and his spiritual happiness is wonderful beyond explanation.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਗੰਧ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਸੀਤਲ ਕੋਮਲ ਪਰਸਤ ਬਨਿ ਆਵਈ ।

गुरमखि सुखफल गंध परमदभुत सीतल कोमल परसत बनि आवई ।

Gurmakhi Soukhaphal Gandh Paramadabhouta , Seetal Komal Parasat Bani Aavaee ।

The peace and joy of a Guru-conscious person diffuses wonderful fragrance. Its tranquility and softness can only be realised when it is relished. There is no limit of the divine peace and wisdom of such a Guru-oriented person. It can understood best when a Sikh becomes one with his Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲਿ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਵਈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल महिमा अगाधि बोध गुर सिख संध मिलि अलख लखावई ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodha , Gur Sikh Sandh Mili Alakh Lakhaavaee ।

One who is a devout Sikh of Guru, the glory of his spiritual, knowledge gets reflected in every limb of his body umpteen times. Every hair of his body becomes alive with divine effulgence.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਅੰਗਿ ਅੰਗਿ ਕੋਟ ਸੋਭਾ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੈ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ਸੋ ਤੋ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਧਾਵਈ ॥੧੫॥

गुरमुखि सुखफल अंगि अंगि कोट सोभा माइआ कै दिखावै सो तो अनत न धावई ॥१५॥

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Angi Angi Kot Sobhaa , Maaiaa Kai Dikhaavai So To Anat N Dhaavaee ॥15॥

By his grace, whosoever is shown this state of spiritual bliss, does not wander about anywhere. (15)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਉਲਟਿ ਪਵਨ ਮਨ ਮੀਨ ਕੀ ਚਪਲ ਗਤਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੇ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

उलटि पवन मन मीन की चपल गति सतिगुर परचे परमपद पाए है ।

Ulati Pavan Man Meen Kee Chapal Gati , Satigur Parachay Paramapad Paaay Hai ।

By practicing Naam Simran (meditation on Lord's name) one can turn the wind-like wayward mind into sharp and swift movement of fish. Developing association with the word of True Guru, one attains noble state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੂਰ ਸਰ ਸੋਖਿ ਪੋਖਿ ਸੋਮ ਸਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਕੈ ਬੰਧਨ ਦੇ ਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਰ ਅਪੀਅ ਪਿਆਏ ਹੈ ।

सूर सर सोखि पोखि सोम सर पूरन कै बंधन दे म्रित सर अपीअ पिआए है ।

Soor Sar Sokhi Pokhi Som Sar Pooran Kai , Bandhan Day Mrit Sar Apeea Piaaay Hai ।

Nectar of life (blissful peace) is obtained only by meditation. By burning away the indestructible ego and by killing the imperishable mind, leaving all doubts and suspicions, those who stabilise their body, their life-force finds a direction.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਜਰਹਿ ਜਾਰਿ ਮਾਰਿ ਅਮਰਹਿ ਭ੍ਰਾਤਿ ਛਾਡਿ ਅਸਥਿਰ ਕੰਧ ਹੰਸ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਧਾਏ ਹੈ ।

अजरहि जारि मारि अमरहि भ्राति छाडि असथिर कंध हंस अनत न धाए है ।

Ajarahi Jaari Maari Amarahi Bhraati Chhaadi , Asadir Kandh Hans Anat N Dhaaay Hai ।

By burning away the indestructible ego and by killing the imperishable mind, leaving all doubts and suspicions, those who stabilise their body, their life-force finds a direction.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦੈ ਆਦ ਨਾਦੈ ਨਾਦ ਸਲਲੈ ਸਲਿਲ ਮਿਲਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੧੬॥

आदै आद नादै नाद सललै सलिल मिलि ब्रहमै ब्रहम मिलि सहज समाए है ॥१६॥

Aadai Aad Naadai Naad Salalai Salil Mili , Brahamai Braham Mili Sahaj Samaaay Hai ॥16॥

As the space merges with space, air with air and water mixes up with its source, so does the life-force integrates with the radiance of the Lord and supreme bliss is experienced. (16)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਿਰੰਕਾਲ ਮਾਨਸ ਜਨਮ ਨਿਰਮੋਲ ਪਾਏ ਸਫਲ ਜਨਮ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨ ਕੈ ।

चिरंकाल मानस जनम निरमोल पाए सफल जनम गुर चरन सरन कै ।

Chirankaal Maanas Janam Niramol Paaay , Sadhal Janam Gur Charan Saran Kai ।

After wandering many births, this human life is obtained. But the birth becomes successful only when one takes the refuge the holy feet of a True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਚਨ ਅਮੋਲ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਅਮੋਲ ਦੇਖੇ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਅਮੋਲ ਗੁਰ ਬਚਨ ਧਰਨ ਕੈ ।

लोचन अमोल गुर दरस अमोल देखे स्रवन अमोल गुर बचन धरन कै ।

Lochan Amol Gur Daras Amol Daykhay , Sravan Amol Gur Bachan Dharan Kai ।

Eyes are invaluable only when they see a glimpse of the Lord ugh the form of Sat guru. Ears are fruitful if they listen the precepts and command of Satguru attentively.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਸਕਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਚਰਨਾਰਬਿੰਦ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਕੈ ਰਸਨਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਗੁਰਮੰਤ੍ਰ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੈ ।

नासका अमोल चरनारबिंद बासना कै रसना अमोल गुरमंत्र सिमरन कै ।

Naasakaa Amol Charanaarabind Baasanaa Kai , Rasanaa Amol Gurmantr Simaran Kai ।

Nostril’s are worthy only when they smell the fragrance of dust of Satguru's lotus-feet. The tongue becomes invaluable when it recites the word of the Lord given as consecration by Satguru Ji.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਹਸਨ ਅਮੋਲ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਕੈ ਸਫਲ ਚਰਨ ਅਮੋਲ ਪਰਦਛਨਾ ਕਰਨ ਕੈ ॥੧੭॥

हसन अमोल गुरदेव सेव कैसफल चरन अमोल परदछना करन कै ॥१७॥

Hasan Amol Gurdayv Sayv Kai Sadhala , Charan Amol Paradachhanaa Karan Kai ॥17॥

Hands are invaluable only when they involve in the comforting service of Satguru and feet become precious when they ever stroll about in the vicinity of Satguru. (17)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਦਿਬਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਭਈ ਕਰੁਨਾ ਕਟਾਛ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਪਰਵਾਨ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन दिबि द्रिसटि प्रगास भई करुना कटाछ दिबि देह परवान है ।

Daras Dhiaan Dibi Drisati Pragaas Bhaee , Karounaa Kataachh Dibi Dayh Paravaan Hai ।

Focusing mind on the form of True Guru, one is enlightened with celestial vision of knowledge. By the grace of True Guru, the human form acquires Godly refulgence making its coming to this world a success.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਬਜਰ ਕਪਾਟ ਖੁਲੇ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਰਸਨਾ ਕੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव बजर कपाट खुले प्रेम रस रसना कै अंम्रित निधान है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Bajar Kapaat Khulay , Praym Ras Rasanaa Kai Anmrit Nidhaan Hai ।

Concentrating the mind on the divine word, the rock strong doors of ignorance become ajar. The acquisition of knowledge then blesses one with the treasure of Lord's name.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਹਸਤ ਪੂਜਾ ਪ੍ਰਨਾਮ ਸਫਲ ਸੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद बासना सुबास हसत पूजा प्रनाम सफल सु गिआन है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Baasanaa Soubaasa , Hasat Poojaa Pranaam Sadhal Su Giaan Hai ।

The touching and feeling of the dust of True Guru's feet enlivens the fragrance of Lord's name in the mind. Involving the hands in His prayer and service, one is blessed with true and real spiritual knowledge.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਬਿਸਮ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਮੈ ਸਮਾਇ ਭਏ ਮਨ ਮਨਸਾ ਥਕਤ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਿਆਨ ਹੈ ॥੧੮॥

अंग अंग बिसम स्रबंग मै समाइ भए मन मनसा थकत ब्रहम धिआन है ॥१८॥

Ang Ang Bisam Srabang Mai Samaai Bhaay , Man Manasaa Dakat Braham Dhiaan Hai ॥18॥

Thus every hair of a person becomes glorious and he merges with the light divine. All his vices and desires end and his mind dwells in the love of Lord's feet. (18)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਅਤਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਨੇ ਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਬਿਸਰਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल अति असचरज मै हेरत हिराने आन धिआन बिसराने है ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Ati Asacharaj Mai , Hayrat Hiraanay Aan Dhiaan Bisaraanay Hai ।

The contentment that a devout Sikh gets from meditating on His name is so mystical that he (Gursikh) forgets all other worldly pleasures.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਗੰਧ ਰਸ ਬਿਸਮ ਹੁਇ ਅਨ ਰਸ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਬਿਲਾਸ ਨ ਹਿਤਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल गंध रस बिसम हुइ अन रस बासना बिलास न हिताने है ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Gandh Ras Bisam Hui , An Ras Baasanaa Bilaas N Hitaanay Hai ।

With the fragrance of spiritual peace Guru-conscious person lives in a state of bliss and forgets all other worldly enjoyments.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਅਦਭੁਤ ਅਸਥਾਨ ਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਮੰਡਲ ਅਸਥਲ ਨ ਲੁਭਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल अदभुत असथान म्रित मंडल असथल न लुभाने है ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Adabhout Asadaana , Mrit Mandal Asadal N Loubhaanay Hai ।

Those who live in the conscious presence of True Guru live a state of perpetual bliss. The perishable pleasures of the destructible world entice and attract them no more

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਪ ਦੇਖ ਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਭ ਨਿਰਸ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੧੯॥

गुरमुखि सुखफल संगति मिलाप देख आन गिआन धिआन सभ निरस करि जाने है ॥१९॥

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Sangati Milaap Daykha , Aan Giaan Dhiaan Sabh Niras Kari Jaanay Hai ॥19॥

In the company of spiritually elevated souls and seeing their state of ecstasy of uniting with the Lord, they consider all wisdom and attractions of the world as worthless. (19)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਦਇਆ ਕੈ ਦਿਖਾਵੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਤਾਹਿ ਆਨ ਰੂਪ ਰੰਗ ਦੇਖੇ ਨਾਹੀ ਭਾਵਈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल दइआ कै दिखावै जाहि ताहि आन रूप रंग देखे नाही भावई ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Daiaa Kai Dikhaavai Jaahi , Taahi Aan Roop Rang Daykhay Naahee Bhaavaee ।

One who is blessed by Satguru with spiritual wisdom, he does not like to see any other form or attraction. Nothing else can give tranquility and peace to such a blessed person.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਮਇਆ ਕੈ ਚਖਾਵੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਤਾਹਿ ਅਨਰਸ ਨਹੀਂ ਰਸਨਾ ਹਿਤਾਵਹੀ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल मइआ कै चखावै जाहि ताहि अनरस नहीं रसना हितावही ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Maiaa Kai Chakhaavai Jaahi , Taahi Anaras Naheen Rasanaa Hitaavahee ।

One who is blessed with spiritual pleasure by the True Guru, he does not relish any other pleasures.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਅਗਹੁ ਗਹਾਵੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਰਸਨ ਕਉ ਨ ਧਾਵਈ ।

गुरमुखि सुखफल अगहु गहावै जाहि सरब निधान परसन कउ न धावई ।

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Agahu Gahaavai Jaahi , Sarab Nidhaan Parasan Kau N Dhaavaee ।

A devout Sikh who is blessed with the spiritual pleasure that no one can reach to, he need not run after other worldly relishments.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਵੈ ਜਾਹਿ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਵਾਹੀ ਬਨਿ ਆਵਈ ॥੨੦॥

गुरमुखि सुखफल अलख लखावै जाहि अकथ कथा बिनोद वाही बनि आवई ॥२०॥

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Alakh Lakhaavai Jaahi , Akad Kadaa Binod Vaahee Bani Aavaee ॥20॥

Only he who is blessed with self-realization (spiritual knowledge) can feel its pleasure and this cannot be explained. The devotee himself can only appreciate the pleasure of that state. (20)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਿਧ ਨਾਥ ਜੋਗੀ ਜੋਗ ਧਿਆਨ ਮੈ ਨ ਆਨ ਸਕੇ ਬੇਦ ਪਾਠ ਕਰਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਨ ਜਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

सिध नाथ जोगी जोग धिआन मै न आन सके बेद पाठ करि ब्रहमादिक न जाने है ।

Sidh Naad Jogee Jog Dhiaan Mai N Aan Sakay , Bayd Paatth Kari Brahamaadik N Jaanay Hai ।

The Supreme, absolute, true Lord whom Sidhs, Yogis and Naths could not bring in their perception, who could not be known by Brahma and other deities despite contemplation of Vedas;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਧਿਆਤਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਕੈ ਨ ਸਿਵ ਸਨਕਾਦਿ ਪਾਏ ਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਮੈ ਨ ਇੰਦ੍ਰਾਦਿਕ ਪਹਿਚਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

अधिआतम गिआन कै न सिव सनकादि पाए जोग भोग मै न इंद्रादिक पहिचाने है ।

Adhiaatam Giaan Kai N Siv Sanakaadi Paaay , Jog Bhog Mai N Indraadik Pahichaanay Hai ।

The Lord who could not be realised by Shiva and four sons of Brahma, nor by Indra and other such deities who resorted myriad yags and penances;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕੈ ਸੇਖਾਦਿਕ ਨ ਸੰਖ ਜਾਨੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਚਰਜ ਨਾਰਦਾਦਕ ਹਿਰਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

नाम सिमरन कै सेखादिक न संख जानी ब्रहमचरज नारदादक हिराने है ।

Naam Simaran Kai Saykhaadik N Sankh Jaanee , Brahamacharaj Naaradaadak Hiraanay Hai ।

Whom Shesh Naag with his thousand tongues could not comprehend and speak out all names of the Lord; bewildered by His magnificence, even the celibate sage Narad gave up the search out of frustration,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਨਾ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਕੈ ਅਪਾਰ ਕੋ ਨ ਪਾਰ ਪਾਇਓ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਮਨ ਮਾਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੨੧॥

नाना अवतार कै अपार को न पारपाइओ पूरन ब्रहम गुरसिख मन माने है ॥२१॥

Naanaa Avataar Kai Apaar Ko N Paar Paaiao , Pooran Braham Gursikh Man Maanay Hai ॥21॥

About the infinitude of which Lord, Vishnu in spite of manifesting in so many incarnations, could know nothing. Satguru manifests Him in the heart of his obedient devotee. (21)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਰਿਦੈ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਨਿਮ੍ਰਤਾ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਜਾਸੁ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਮੁਰਤਿ ਕੈ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਹੈ ।

गुर उपदेस रिदै निवास निम्रता निवास जासु धिआन गुर मुरति कै पूरन ब्रहम है ।

Gur Oupadays Ridai Nivaas Nimrataa Nivaas Jaasu , Dhiaan Gur Murati Kai Pooran Braham Hai ।

The Sikh in whose heart resides the percept of Guru, and by focusing his mind in the holy feet of the Lord through Simran, the omnipresent Lord dwells in him;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਸਹਜ ਸੁਭਾਇ ਸਰਬਾਤਮ ਕੈ ਸਮ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि सबद सुरति उनमान गिआन सहज सुभाइ सरबातम कै सम है ।

Gurmukhi Sabad Surati Ounamaan Giaana , Sahaj Soubhaai Sarabaatam Kai Sam Hai ।

He who lodges the holy word of the True Guru, contemplates on spiritual knowledge and in the process realises that One Supreme Lord exists in all, thus treats all as equals;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਹਉਮੈ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਤਿਆਗੀ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਕੋ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਭਏ ਮਨ ਓਨਮਨ ਲਿਵ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਅਗੰਮ ਹੈ ।

हउमै तिआगि तिआगी बिसमाद को बैरागी भए मन ओनमन लिव गंमिता अगंम है ।

Haoumai Tiaagi Tiaagee Bisamaad Ko Bairaagee Bhaay , Man Aonaman Liv Ganmitaa Aganm Hai ।

He who sheds his ego and becomes an ascetic by virtue of Simran, yet live a detached worldly life; reaches the inaccessible Lord,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੂਖਮ ਅਸਥੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਏਕ ਹੀ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੇਕ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮ ਹੈ ॥੨੨॥

सूखम असथूल मूल एक ही अनेक मेक जीवन मुकति नमो नमो नमो नम है ॥२२॥

Sookham Asadool Mool Ayk Hee Anayk Mayka , Jeevan Moukati Namo Namo Namo Nam Hai ॥22॥

He who recognises one Lord manifested in all things subtle and absolute; that Guru-conscious person is emancipated even when living a worldly life. (22)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸਨ ਜੋਤਿ ਨ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਹੁਇ ਪਤੰਗ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮ੍ਰਿਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਨ ਜਾਨੀ ਹੈ ।

दरसन जोति न जोती सरूप हुइ पतंग सबद सुरति म्रिग जुगति न जानी है ।

Darasan Joti N Jotee Saroop Hui Patanga , Sabad Surati Mrig Jougati N Jaanee Hai ।

Like a moth, I do not sacrifice myself over the radiant glimpse True Guru, nor do I know the method of lodging the music of True Guru's words as is the wont of a deer;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਨ ਮਧੁਪ ਗਤਿ ਬਿਰਹ ਬਿਓਗ ਹੁਇ ਨ ਮੀਨ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਨੈ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद न मधुप गति बिरह बिओग हुइ न मीन मरि जानै है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand N Madhoup Gati , Birah Biaog Hui N Meen Mari Jaanai Hai ।

Like a bumble bee mad for the nectar of lotus flower loses his life when the flower closes, but I have not sacrificed myself unto the lotus like feet of my Satguru, nor have Known the pangs of separation from my Satguru like a fish when out of water;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਏਕ ਏਕ ਟੇਕ ਨ ਟਰਤ ਹੈ ਤ੍ਰਿਗਦ ਜੋਨਿ ਚਾਤੁਰ ਚਤਰ ਗੁਨ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਹਿਰਾਨੈ ਹੈ ।

एक एक टेक न टरत है त्रिगद जोनि चातुर चतर गुन होइ न हिरानै है ।

Ayk Ayk Tayk N Tarat Hai Trigad Joni , Chaatur Chatar Goun Hoi N Hiraanai Hai ।

The living being of lower species do not backtrack their steps dying for their love that is based on just one virtue. But I with all my wisdom do not carry any trait like these beings, I do not sacrifice myself unto my True Guru creatures do;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਾਹਨ ਕਠੋਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਮੈ ਸੁਨਿ ਮਮ ਨਾਮ ਜਮ ਨਰਕ ਲਜਾਨੈ ਹੈ ॥੨੩॥

पाहन कठोर सतिगुर सुख सागर मै सुनि मम नाम जम नरक लजानै है ॥२३॥

Paahan Katthor Satigur Soukh Saagar Mai , Souni Mam Naam Jam Narak Lajaanai Hai ॥23॥

Satguru is ocean of peace and tranquillity but I am like a stone (who is least influenced by any precept of the True Guru) despite living near Him. Hearing the name of a sinner like the messenger of hell would feel ashamed of me. (23)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਚੰਚਲ ਅਚਲ ਭਏ ਮਹਾ ਮਲ ਮੂਤ੍ਰ ਧਾਰੀ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਕੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि चंचल अचल भए महा मल मूत्र धारी निरमल कीने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Chanchal Achal Bhaay , Mahaa Mal Mootr Dhaaree Niramal Keenay Hai ।

Those frolicsome persons who toil on the name of the Lord with devotion and love become peaceful and tranquil. Those who are filled with dross become neat and clean.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਜੋਨਿ ਕੈ ਅਜੋਨਿ ਭਏ ਕਾਲ ਸੈ ਅਕਾਲ ਕੈ ਅਮਰ ਪਦ ਦੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि जोनि कै अजोनि भए काल सै अकाल कै अमर पद दीने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Joni Kai Ajoni Bhaay , Kaal Sai Akaal Kai Amar Pad Deenay Hai ।

Those who practiced the consecration of True Guru saved themselves from the repeated births in the life of various species and achieved immortality.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਖੋਇ ਹੋਇ ਰੇਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਕੁਟੀ ਤ੍ਰਿਬੇਨੀ ਪਾਰਿ ਆਪਾ ਆਪ ਚੀਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि हउमै खोइ होइ रेन त्रिकुटी त्रिबेनी पारि आपा आप चीने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Haoumai Khoi Hoi Rayna , Trikoutee Tribaynee Paari Aapaa Aap Cheenay Hai ।

Those who toil on the Naam Simran of the Lord with full devotion and love, become humble by renouncing ego and crossing all hurdles merge into Him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਬਰਨ ਅਬਰਨ ਭਏ ਭੈ ਭ੍ਰਮ ਨਿਵਾਰਿ ਡਾਰਿ ਨਿਰਭੈ ਕੈ ਲੀਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੨੪॥

गुरमति सति करि बरन अबरन भए भै भ्रम निवारि डारि निरभै कै लीने है ॥२४॥

Gurmati Sati Kari Baran Abaran Bhaay , Bhai Bhram Nivaari Daari Nirabhai Kai Leenay Hai ॥24॥

They are free from caste, creed, race and colour-based social inequalities and becoming fearless merge with the Fearless Lord. (24)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਅਧਮ ਅਸਾਧ ਸਾਧ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਜੰਤ ਸੰਤ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि अधम असाध साध गुरमति सति करि जंत संत नाम है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Adham Asaadh Saadha , Gurmati Sati Kari Jant Sant Naam Hai ।

By adopting and accepting the Guru's word as true and immortal, a lowly and base person can become pious. By concentrating on the precepts of Guru, even a lowly and trivial person can rise to become a holy man.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਅਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਹੁਇ ਬਿਬੇਕੀ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਕਾਮ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि अबिबेकी हुइ बिबेकी गुरमति सति करि काम निहकाम है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Abibaykee Hui Bibaykee , Gurmati Sati Kari Kaam Nihakaam Hai ।

The thoughtless and ignorant person becomes rational and considerate once he accepts the truth of Guru's wisdom. He also becomes free from all desires and wants.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਅਗਿਆਨੀ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਗਿਆਨੀ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਹਜ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि अगिआनी ब्रहमगिआनी गुरमति सति करि सहजबिस्राम है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Agiaanee Brahamagiaanee , Gurmati Sati Kari Sahaj Bisraam Hai ।

One who is wandering in the darkness of ignorance becomes a Brahm Gyani once he accepts the truth of Guru's wisdom and teachings. By practicing the teachings of Guru with full devotion and confidence, one reaches a state of equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਧਾਮ ਹੈ ॥੨੫॥

गुरमति सति करि जीवन मुकति भए गुरमति सति करि निहचल धाम है ॥२५॥

Gurmati Sati Kari Jeevan Moukati Bhaay , Gurmati Sati Kari Nihachal Dhaam Hai ॥25॥

By accepting Guru's teachings as true and practicing them with concentration, devotion and faith, one attains salvation when still alive and secures a place in the higher realms of the Lord. (25)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਬੈਰ ਨਿਰਬੈਰ ਭਏ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਸਰਬ ਮੈ ਜਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि बैर निरबैर भए पूरन ब्रहम गुर सरब मै जाने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Bair Nirabair Bhaay , Pooran Braham Gur Sarab Mai Jaanay Hai ।

Those who abide by Guru's teachings with faith and sincerity are without rancour. They carry no enmity for anyone because they have realised His presence in everybody.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਭੇਦ ਨਿਰਭੇਦ ਭਏ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਬਿਧਿ ਨਿਖੇਧ ਖੇਦ ਬਿਨਾਸਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि भेद निरभेद भए दुबिधा बिधि निखेध खेद बिनासने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Bhayd Nirabhayd Bhaay , Doubidhaa Bidhi Nikhaydh Khayd Binaasanay Hai ।

Those who practice the teachings of the Guru are free from discriminatory temperament. All are alike for them. The sense of dualism and attitude of condemnation of others disappear from their mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਬਾਇਸ ਪਰਮਹੰਸ ਗਿਆਨ ਅੰਸ ਬੰਸ ਨਿਰਗੰਧ ਗੰਧ ਠਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि बाइस परमहंस गिआन अंस बंस निरगंध गंध ठाने है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Baais Paramahansa , Giaan Ans Bans Niragandh Gandh Tthaanay Hai ।

Those crow-like dross-filled persons who adopt Guru's wisdom as truth are able to shed all the dross and become clean and pious. A miniscule of spiritual knowledge help them spread the fragrance of the Lord like Sandalwood.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਮ ਭਰਮ ਖੋਏ ਆਸਾ ਮੈ ਨਿਰਾਸ ਹੁਇ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਉਰ ਆਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੨੬॥

गुरमति सति करि करम भरम खोए आसा मै निरास हुइ बिस्वास उर आने है ॥२६॥

Gurmati Sati Kari Karam Bharam Khoay , Aasaa Mai Niraas Hui Bisvaas Ur Aanay Hai ॥26॥

Those who abide by the teachings of the Guru destroy all their doubts of rites and rituals. They become unattached with worldly desires and imbibe the intellect of the Guru in their hearts. (26)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਿੰਬਲ ਸਫਲ ਭਏ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਬਾਂਸ ਮੈ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि सिंबल सफल भए गुरमति सति करि बांस मै सुगंध है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Sinbal Sadhal Bhaay , Gurmati Sati Kari Baans Mai Sougandh Hai ।

Those who sincerely and faithfully follow the teachings of the True Guru turn into a fruit-bearing tree from a silk cotton tree (Simbal). That is to say that they become worthy from what good for nothing they were earlier. It is like egoistic bamboo tree becoming humble and worthy.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਕੰਚਨ ਭਏ ਮਨੂਰ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਪਰਖਤ ਅੰਧ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि कंचन भए मनूर गुरमति सति करि परखत अंध है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Kanchan Bhaay Manoora , Gurmati Sati Kari Parakhat Andh Hai ।

Those who toil their lives on the teachings of Guru become glittering like gold (those who are highly noble and pious) from burnt out iron sludge (useless persons). The ignorants acquire assayer intellect and become knowledgeable.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਕਾਲਕੂਟ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਕਾਲ ਮੈ ਅਕਾਲ ਭਏ ਅਸਥਿਰ ਕੰਧ ਹੈ ।

गुरमति सति करि कालकूट अंम्रित हुइ काल मै अकाल भए असथिर कंध है ।

Gurmati Sati Kari Kaalakoot Anmrit Hui , Kaal Mai Akaal Bhaay Asadir Kandh Hai ।

Those who imbibe Guru's teachings as true are filled with spiritual happiness shedding all the attachment with maya. They do not fear death any more and their body rests in the memory of the Lord forever.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤ ਭਏ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੈ ਉਦਾਸ ਬਾਸ ਬੰਧ ਨਿਰਬੰਧ ਹੈ ॥੨੭॥

गुरमति सति करि जीवन मुकत भए माइआ मै उदास बास बंध निरबंध है ॥२७॥

Gurmati Sati Kari Jeevan Moukat Bhaay , Maaiaa Mai Udaas Baas Bandh Nirabandh Hai ॥27॥

such people are emancipated from the love and attachment of worldly pleasures despite staying and living their life-span in this world. (27)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਸਸਿ ਘਰਿ ਸੂਰਿ ਪੂਰ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव गुर सिख संध मिले ससि घरि सूरि पूर निज घरि आए है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Gur Sikh Sandh Milay , Sasi Ghari Soori Poor Nij Ghari Aaay Hai ।

The union of Guru and Sikh leads the Sikh to focus his mind on the divine word. The irha, pingla and Sukhmana enter the tenth door of the Sikh making him realise himself and granting him spiritual peace.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਓਲਟਿ ਪਵਨ ਮਨ ਮੀਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਬੈਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਤ੍ਰਿਕੁਟੀ ਉਲੰਘਿ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।

ओलटि पवन मन मीन त्रिबैनी प्रसंग त्रिकुटी उलंघि सुख सागर समाए है ।

Aolati Pavan Man Meen Tribainee Prasanga , Trikoutee Ulanghi Soukh Saagar Samaaay Hai ।

Practicing Naam Simran, the frolicsome mind becomes peaceful and crossing all hurdles gets engrossed in the realm of peace and tranquillity-the Dasam Duar. They are not to bear the torments of yogic practices.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਤੀਤ ਚਤੁਰਥ ਪਦ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਕੈ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਅਮਿਅ ਚੁਆੲੈ ਹੈ ।

त्रिगुन अतीत चतुरथ पद गंमिता कै निझर अपार धार अमिअ चुआॲै है ।

Trigoun Ateet Chaturad Pad Ganmitaa Kai , Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Amia Chuaaeai Hai ।

A practitioner of Naam detaches himself from the three pronged influence of mammon i.e. the worldly attractions and reach the stage of absolute.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਕਈ ਚਕੋਰ ਮੋਰ ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਅਨੰਦਮਈ ਕਦਲੀ ਕਮਲ ਬਿਮਲ ਜਲ ਛਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੨੮॥

चकई चकोर मोर चात्रिक अनंदमई कदली कमल बिमल जल छाए है ॥२८॥

Chakaee Chakor Mor Chaatrik Anandamaee , Kadalee Kamal Bimal Jal Chhaaay Hai ॥28॥

Just as Chakvi (Sun bird) seeing sun, Chakor (moon bird) seeing moon, rain bird and peacock seeing clouds get into wondrous stage of bliss, similarly a ·Gunnukh (Guru conscious person) who practices Naam Simran keeps progressing like a lotus flower in the water. (28)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਪੰਚ ਪਰਪੰਚ ਮਿਟੇ ਪੰਚ ਪਰਧਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव गुरसिख संध मिले पंच परपंच मिटे पंच परधाने है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Gursikh Sandh Milay , Panch Parapanch Mitay Panch Paradhaanay Hai ।

With the meeting of Guru and Sikh, and engrossment of the latter in the divine word, he is able to counter the deceit of five vices-kam, krodh, lobh, moh and ahankar. The five virtues of Truth, Contentment, Compassion, Devotion and Patience become paramount in his life.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਭਾਗੈ ਭੈ ਭਰਮ ਭੇਦ ਕਾਲ ਅਉ ਕਰਮ ਖੇਦ ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਉਲੰਘਿ ਉਦੋਤ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨੇ ਹੈ ।

भागै भै भरम भेद काल अउ करम खेद लोग बेद उलंघि उदोत गुर गिआने है ।

Bhaagai Bhai Bharam Bhayd Kaal Au Karam Khayda , Log Bayd Ulanghi Udot Gur Giaanay Hai ।

All his doubts, fear and discriminatory feelings are destroyed. He is not hunted by the worldly discomforts those accrue from worldly activities.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਾਇਆ ਅਉ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਮ ਦਸਮ ਦੁਆਰ ਪਾਰਿ ਅਨਹਦ ਰੁਨਝੁਨ ਬਾਜਤ ਨੀਸਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

माइआ अउ ब्रहम सम दसम दुआर पारि अनहद रुनझुन बाजतनीसाने है ।

Maaiaa Au Braham Sam Dasam Duaar Paari , Anahad Rounajhoun Baajat Neesaanay Hai ।

With his conscious awareness firmly lodged in the mystical tenth opening, the worldly attractions and Lord appears alike to him. He sees the image of the Lord in every creature of the world. And in such a state, he remains engrossed in the celestial music that he hears.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਉਨਮਨ ਮਗਨ ਗਗਨ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੨੯॥

उनमन मगन गगन जगमग जोति निझर अपार धार परम निधाने है ॥२९॥

Ounaman Magan Gagan Jagamag Joti , Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Param Nidhaanay Hai ॥29॥

In such a high spiritual state, he enjoys heavenly bliss and the divine light shines in him. He is ever relishing the divine elixir of Naam. (29)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਮਹਿ ਗ੍ਰਿਹਸਤੀ ਹੁਇ ਪਾਇਓ ਨ ਸਹਜ ਘਰਿ ਬਨਿ ਬਨਵਾਸ ਨ ਉਦਾਸ ਡਲ ਪਾਇਓ ਹੈ ।

ग्रिह महि ग्रिहसती हुइ पाइओ न सहज घरि बनि बनवास न उदास डल पाइओ है ।

Grih Mahi Grihasatee Hui Paaiao N Sahaj Ghari , Bani Banavaas N Udaas Dal Paaiao Hai ।

Without Guru's teaching and all by himself a householder engrossed in all household duties cannot reach the state of oneness with Lord nor renouncing the world and living in jungles can he attain Him

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੜਿ ਪੜਿ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਨ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਚਾਰੀ ਸਿਧਾਸਨ ਕੈ ਨ ਨਿਜ ਆਸਨ ਦਿੜਾਇਓ ਹੈ ।

पड़ि पड़ि पंडित न अकथ कथा बिचारी सिधासन कै न निज आसन दिड़ाइओ है ।

Parhi Parhi Pandit N Akad Kadaa Bichaaree , Sidhaasan Kai N Nij Aasan Dirhaaiao Hai ।

By becoming a scholar, reading scriptures no one can become knowledgeable of the magnificence of the Lord and describe Him. Nor by doing Yogic practices can one merge in Him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੋਗ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਾਰਨ ਕੈ ਨਾਥਨ ਦੇਖੇ ਨ ਨਾਥ ਜਗਿ ਭੋਗ ਪੂਜਾ ਕੈ ਨ ਅਗਹੁ ਗਹਾਇਓ ਹੈ ।

जोग धिआन धारन कै नाथन देखे न नाथ जगि भोग पूजा कै न अगहु गहाइओ है ।

Jog Dhiaan Dhaaran Kai Naadan Daykhay N Naada , Jagi Bhog Poojaa Kai N Agahu Gahaaiao Hai ।

Yogis, Naths could not realise Him by their strenuous yogic practices, nor can He be attained by doing yags etc.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦੇਵੀ ਦੇਵ ਸੇਵ ਕੈ ਨ ਅਹੰਮੇਵ ਟੇਵ ਟਾਰੀ ਅਲਖ ਅਭੇਵ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸਮਝਾਇਓ ਹੈ ॥੩੦॥

देवी देव सेव कै न अहंमेव टेव टारी अलख अभेव गुरदेव समझाइओ है ॥३०॥

Dayvee Dayv Sayv Kai N Ahanmayv Tayv Taaree , Alakh Abhayv Gurdayv Samajhaaiao Hai ॥30॥

Serving gods and goddesses one cannot get rid of one's ego. All this worship and offerings before these gods and goddesses only inflate the ego. The Lord who is beyond reach and description can only be reached with the teachings, knowledge and wisdom of the Guru and by His Grace. (30)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤ੍ਰਿਗੁਨ ਅਤੀਤ ਚਤੁਰਥ ਗੁਨ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਕੈ ਪੰਚ ਤਤ ਉਲੰਘਿ ਪਰਮ ਤਤ ਵਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।

त्रिगुन अतीत चतुरथ गुन गंमिता कै पंच तत उलंघि परम तत वासी है ।

Trigoun Ateet Chaturad Goun Ganmitaa Kai , Panch Tat Ulanghi Param Tat Vaasee Hai ।

detaching himself from the worldly attractions and the three its of maya, a Guru-conscious person acquires fourth state and discarding all adorations of the body lives in the memory the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਖਟ ਰਸ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਕਉ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤਿ ਭਏ ਪੂਰ ਸੁਰਿ ਸਪਤ ਅਨਹਦ ਅਭਿਆਸੀ ਹੈ ।

खट रस तिआगि प्रेम रस कउ प्रापति भए पूर सुरि सपत अनहद अभिआसी है ।

Khat Ras Tiaagi Praym Ras Kau Praapati Bhaay , Poor Suri Sapat Anahad Abhiaasee Hai ।

He is not enamoured by the tastes of worldly things, and enjoys the bliss of love of the Lord; and celestial music by keeping Him in his mind all the time

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਸਟ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ ਭੇਦ ਨਾਥਨ ਕੈ ਨਾਥ ਭਏ ਦਸਮ ਸਥਲ ਸੁਖ ਸਾਗਰ ਬਿਲਾਸੀ ਹੈ ।

असट सिधांत भेद नाथन कै नाथ भए दसम सथल सुख सागर बिलासी है ।

Asat Sidhaant Bhayd Naadan Kai Naad Bhaay , Dasam Sadal Soukh Saagar Bilaasee Hai ।

he renunciates yog and ways of Naths and surpasses them ;all-spiritually, and reaching the ultimate, enjoys all happiness and peace.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਉਨਮਨ ਮਗਨ ਗਗਨ ਹੁਇ ਨਿਝਰ ਝਰੈ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਚੇ ਉਦਾਸੀ ਹੈ ॥੩੧॥

उनमन मगन गगन हुइ निझर झरै सहज समाधि गुर परचे उदासी है ॥३१॥

Ounaman Magan Gagan Hui Nijhar Jharai , Sahaj Samaadhi Gur Parachay Udaasee Hai ॥31॥

because of his high spiritual state and residing his conscious awareness in the Dasam Duar, he gets detached from worldly things and remains in a state of bliss. (31)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਨਿਵਾਰਿ ਅਬਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਬਰਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਪਾਂਚ ਪਰਪੰਚ ਨ ਦਰਸ ਅਦਰਸ ਹੈ ।

दुबिधा निवारि अबरन हुइ बरन बिखै पांच परपंच न दरस अदरस है ।

Doubidhaa Nivaari Abaran Hui Baran Bikhai , Paanch Parapanch N Daras Adaras Hai ।

By perpetual meditation on Lord's name, a Guru-conscious person distances himself from duality and caste discrimination. He frees himself from the grip of five vices (lust, anger, greed, ego and attachment) nor does he entangle himself in the rationales or reasoning of philosophies.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਰਮ ਪਾਰਸ ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਿ ਪਾਰਸ ਭਏ ਕਨਿਕ ਅਨਿਕ ਧਾਤੁ ਆਪਾ ਅਪਰਸ ਹੈ ।

परम पारस गुर परसि पारस भए कनिक अनिक धातु आपा अपरस है ।

Param Paaras Gur Parasi Paaras Bhaay , Kanik Anik Dhaatu Aapaa Aparas Hai ।

Just as an iron piece when touched with a philosopher-stone becomes gold, similarly a devotee meeting Guru becomes a pious and a clean man.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਵ ਦੁਆਰ ਦੁਆਰ ਪਾਰਿਬ੍ਰਮਾਸਨ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨ ਮੈ ਨਿਝਰ ਝਰਨਿ ਰੁਚਤ ਨ ਅਨ ਰਸ ਹੈ ।

नव दुआर दुआर पारिब्रमासन सिंघासन मै निझर झरनि रुचत न अन रस है ।

Nav Duaar Duaar Paaribramaasan Singhaasan Mai , Nijhar Jharani Rouchat N An Ras Hai ।

Overcoming the pleasures of the nine doors of the body, he rests his faculties in the tenth door, where the divine elixir flows perpetually that turn him away from all other pleasures.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਈਸ ਅਨਹਦ ਗਦ ਗਦ ਅਭਰ ਭਰਸ ਹੈ ॥੩੨॥

गुर सिख संधि मिले बीस इकीस ईस अनहद गद गद अभर भरस है ॥३२॥

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Bees Ikees Eesa , Anahad Gad Gad Abhar Bharas Hai ॥32॥

Be assured that the meeting of Guru and a disciple, makes a disciple realise Lord and virtually becomes like Him. His heart then remains immersed in the celestial music. (32)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਭਜਿ ਕਮਲ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਭਏ ਦਰਸ ਦਰਸ ਸਮਦਰਸ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल भजि कमल प्रगास भए दरस दरस समदरस दिखाए है ।

Charan Kamal Bhaji Kamal Pragaas Bhaay , Daras Daras Samadaras Dikhaaay Hai ।

By taking refuge of Sat guru's lotus feet, a devotee's mind )0 blooms like lotus flower. By the blessings of a True Guru, he treats and conducts himself alike with all and sundry. He carries no rancour for anyone.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਨਹਦ ਲਿਵਲੀਨ ਭਏ ਓਨਮਨ ਮਗਨ ਗਗਨ ਪੁਰ ਛਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति अनहद लिवलीन भए ओनमन मगन गगन पुर छाए है ।

Sabad Surati Anahad Livaleen Bhaay , Aonaman Magan Gagan Pur Chhaaay Hai ।

Such Guru-conscious person attaches his mind in the unstruck celestial music and enjoying heavenley bliss, rests his mind in the Dasam Duar.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਹੁਇ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਭਏ ਅਤਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੋ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਏ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस बसि हुइ बिसम बिदेह भए अति असचरज मो हेरत हिराए है ।

Praym Ras Basi Hui Bisam Bidayh Bhaay , Ati Asacharaj Mo Hayrat Hiraaay Hai ।

Enamoured by the love of Lord, he does not remain conscious of his body any more. This is such a wondrous state that surprises everyone.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖਫਲ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਕਹਤ ਨ ਆਏ ਹੈ ॥੩੩॥

गुरमुखि सुखफल महिमाअगाधि बोधि अकथ कथा बिनोद कहत न आए है ॥३३॥

Gurmukhi Soukhaphal Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodhi , Akad Kadaa Binod Kahat N Aaay Hai ॥33॥

The spiritually ecstatic state of a Guru's disciple cannot even be praised. It is beyond contemplation and indescribable too. (33)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਮੇਟਿ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸੀ ਖੋਏ ਹੈ ਅਗਿਆਨ ਜਾਨੇ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

दुरमति मेटि गुरमति हिरदै प्रगासी खोए है अगिआन जाने ब्रहम गिआन है ।

Duramati Mayti Gurmati Hiradai Pragaasee , Khoay Hai Agiaan Jaanay Braham Giaan Hai ।

When a disciple meets his Guru and he works hard and toil himself on his precepts, he gets rid of base intellect and divine intelligence is revealed to him. He sheds his ignorance and acquires His knowledge.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਬਿਸਮਰਨ ਕੈ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੋਨਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਪਰਵਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन आन धिआन बिसमरन कै सबद सुरति मोनि ब्रत परवाने है ।

Daras Dhiaan Aan Dhiaan Bisamaran Kai , Sabad Surati Moni Brat Paravaanay Hai ।

By the glimpse of the True Guru and focusing his mind, he weans away his attention from worldly pleasures and concentrates the divine word in his consciousness and closes his mind from all other attractions.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਰਸਿਕ ਹਇ ਅਨ ਰਸ ਰਹਤ ਹੁਇ ਜੋਤੀ ਮੈ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪ ਸੋਹੰ ਸੁਰ ਤਾਨੇ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस रसिक हइ अन रस रहत हुइ जोती मै जोति सरूप सोहं सुर ताने है ।

Praym Ras Rasik Hai An Ras Rahat Hui , Jotee Mai Joti Saroop Sohan Sur Taanay Hai ।

In His love, leaving all worldly pleasures, getting absorbed in His Naam, he keeps on remembering Him all the time.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਈਸ ਪੂਰਨ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਏਕ ਹੀਯੇ ਆਨੇ ਹੈ ॥੩੪॥

गुर सिख संध मिले बीस इकीस ईस पूरन बिबेक टेक एक हीये आने है ॥३४॥

Gur Sikh Sandh Milay Bees Ikees Eesa , Pooran Bibayk Tayk Ayk Heeyay Aanay Hai ॥34॥

Believe it for Sure that by meeting with Guru, a Guru conscious person becomes one with Lord and all his life depends on Naam Simran-an exclusive support of the Lord. (34)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰੋਮ ਰੋਮ ਕੋਟਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਿਮਾਂਡ ਕੋ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਜਾਸੁ ਮਾਨਸ ਅਉਤਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਦਰਸ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

रोम रोम कोटि ब्रहिमांड को निवास जासु मानस अउतार धार दरस दिखाए है ।

Rom Rom Koti Brahimaand Ko Nivaas Jaasu , Maanas Aoutaar Dhaar Daras Dikhaaay Hai ।

Supreme Lord, whose each hair support millions of cosmos has incarnated as Satguru in human form.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਾ ਕੇ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ ਕੈ ਅਕਾਰ ਹੈ ਨਾਨਾ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਸ੍ਰੀਮੁਖ ਸਬਦ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖਨੁ ਸੁਨਾਏ ਹੈ ।

जा के ओअंकार कै अकार है नाना प्रकार स्रीमुख सबद गुर सिखनु सुनाए है ।

Jaa Kay Aoankaar Kai Akaar Hai Naanaa Prakaara , Sreemoukh Sabad Gur Sikhanu Sounaaay Hai ।

The Omniprotector Lord who has many forms, appearing as Guru has given sermon to his disciples in person.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਗ ਭੋਗ ਨਈਬੇਦ ਜਗਤ ਭਗਤ ਜਾਹਿ ਅਸਨ ਬਸਨ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨ ਲਡਾਏ ਹੈ ।

जग भोग नईबेद जगत भगत जाहि असन बसन गुरसिखन लडाए है ।

Jag Bhog Naeebayd Jagat Bhagat Jaahi , Asan Basan Gursikhan Ladaaay Hai ।

The God for whose propitiation yags are performed, food and offerings are made, the same Lord takes the form of Guru now coddling his Sikhs by distributing food and to his disciples.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਗਮ ਸੇਖਾਦਿ ਕਬਤ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਕਰਿ ਪੂਰਮ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨੁ ਲਖਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੩੫॥

निगम सेखादि कबत नेत नेत करि पूरम ब्रहम गुरसिखनु लखाए है ॥३५॥

Nigam Saykhaadi Kabat Nayt Nayt Kari , Pooram Braham Gursikhanu Lakhaaay Hai ॥35॥

The supreme Creator, whom Shesh Nag and others have calling by innumerable names, now manifests as Guru showing Himself to His devotees (The Sikhs). (35)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਕੈ ਅਲਖ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਗਤਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਰੂਪ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਏ ਹੈ ।

निरगुन सरगुन कै अलख अबिगत गति पूरन ब्रहम गुर रूप प्रगटाए है ।

Niragoun Saragoun Kai Alakh Abigat Gati , Pooran Braham Gur Roop Pragataaay Hai ।

The Supreme Lord whose countenance is beyond perception, who is indestructible, despite being formless took human form and revealed Himself as Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਰਗੁਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਕੈ ਧਿਆਨ ਰੂਪ ਅਕੁਲ ਅਕਾਲ ਗੁਰਸਿਖਨੁ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

सरगुन स्री गुर दरस कै धिआन रूप अकुल अकाल गुरसिखनु दिखाए है ।

Saragoun Sree Gur Daras Kai Dhiaan Roopa , Akul Akaal Gursikhanu Dikhaaay Hai ।

God in His immanent form as Satguru who is beyond all castes, creed and race make the Sikhs realise the true form of God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਅਨਹਦ ਧੁਨਿ ਸਬਦ ਬੇਧੀ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖਨੁ ਸੁਨਾਏ ਹੈ ।

निरगुन स्री गुर सबद अनहद धुनि सबद बेधी गुर सिखनु सुनाए है ।

Niragoun Sree Gur Sabad Anahad Dhouni , Sabad Baydhee Gur Sikhanu Sounaaay Hai ।

The heart piercing melodious tune which Satguru sings to his Sikhs is in fact manifestation of True Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਧਾਮ ਗੁਰੁਸਿਖ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਗਤਿ ਲਪਟਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੩੬॥

चरन कमल मकरंद निहकाम धाम गुरुसिख मधुकर गति लपटाए है ॥३६॥

Charan Kamal Makarand Nihakaam Dhaama , Gurousikh Madhoukar Gati Lapataaay Hai ॥36॥

Fragrance of the dust (of the lotus feet of such Satguru) with which the Sikhs remain attached is capable of destroying all worldly desires. (36)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਬੇਲ ਹੁਇ ਚੰਬੇਲੀ ਗਤਿ ਮੂਲ ਸਾਖਾ ਪਤ੍ਰ ਕਰਿ ਬਿਬਿਧ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਹੈ ।

पूरन ब्रहम गुर बेल हुइ चंबेली गति मूल साखा पत्र करि बिबिध बिथार है ।

Pooran Braham Gur Bayl Hui Chanbaylee Gati , Mool Saakhaa Patr Kari Bibidh Bidaar Hai ।

Satguru, manifestation of Almighty God, is like jasmine creeper of which He Himself is the root and all His devotees and pious persons are its leaves and branches.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਪੁਹਪ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਨਿਜ ਰੂਪ ਤਾ ਮੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਹੁਇ ਕਰਤ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਕੋ ਉਧਾਰ ਹੈ ।

गुरसिख पुहप सुबास निज रूप ता मै प्रगट हुइ करत संसार को उधार है ।

Gursikh Puhap Soubaas Nij Roop Taa Mai , Pragat Hui Karat Sansaar Ko Udhaar Hai ।

Pleased at the services of His devotees (like Bhai Lehna Ji, Baba Amar Das Ji, etc.) Satguru turns those devotees by His grace and makes them into fragrance-spreading flowers and by manifesting in them is liberating the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤਿਲ ਮਿਲਿ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਕੋ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਕਰਿ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਹੋਇ ਹੈ ਫੁਲੇਲ ਮਹਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

तिल मिलि बासना सुबास को निवास करि आपा खोइ होइ है फुलेल महकार है ।

Til Mili Baasanaa Soubaas Ko Nivaas Kari , Aapaa Khoi Hoi Hai Dhulayl Mahakaar Hai ।

Just as sesame seed loses its existence and becomes scent when unites with the fragrance of the flowers, the devotees too lose themselves to the Lord through meditation and spread divine fragrance in the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਰਗ ਮੈ ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤ ਰੀਤਿ ਸੰਸਾਰੀ ਹੁਇ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੩੭॥

गुरमुखिमारग मै पतित पुनीत रीति संसारी हुइ निरंकारी परउपकार है ॥३७॥

Gurmukhi Maarag Mai Patit Pouneet Reeti , Sansaaree Hui Nirankaaree Paraoupakaar Hai ॥37॥

Sikhism has a tradition of changing sinners into holy persons. And in this path, this is a very righteous task and service towards others. Those engrossed in material world are converted into God-loving and godly persons. They are detached from maya (mammon) and united with the Almighty. (37)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਬਿਰਖ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਮੁਨ ਕੰਦ ਸਾਖਾ ਪਤ੍ਰ ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

पूरन ब्रहम गुर बिरख बिथार धार मुन कंद साखा पत्र अनिक प्रकार है ।

Pooran Braham Gur Birakh Bidaar Dhaara , Moun Kand Saakhaa Patr Anik Prakaar Hai ।

Satguru, a total form of complete Lord is like a fragrant tree, whose spread has many branches, leaves, flowers in the form of Sikhs.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤਾ ਮੈ ਨਿਜ ਰੂਪ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਫਲ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਅਉ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਉਪਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

ता मै निज रूप गुरसिख फल को प्रगास बासना सुबास अउ स्वाद उपकार है ।

Taa Mai Nij Roop Gursikh Dhal Ko Pragaasa , Baasanaa Soubaas Au Svaad Oupakaar Hai ।

By the strenuous toil of devoted Sikhs like Bhai Lehna Ji and Baba Amar Das Ji, the True Guru illuminated His own light in them. Engulfed in the desire of worship and fragrance of the Lord, these pious souls are keen to spread and distribute the elixir-like Naam.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਰਸਿਕ ਹੁਇ ਚਾਖੇ ਚਰਨਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਕੋ ਉਧਾਰ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रस रसिक हुइ चाखे चरनाम्रित संसार को उधार है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Rasik Hui , Chaakhay Charanaamrit Sansaar Ko Udhaar Hai ।

Such Gursikhs enjoying the fragrance of the dust of Lord's lotus-feet emancipate others from the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਰਗ ਮਹਾਤਮ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਨੇਤਿ ਨੇਤਿ ਨੇਤਿ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੩੮॥

गुरमुखि मारग महातम अकथ कथा नेति नेति नेति नमो नमो नमसकार है ॥३८॥

Gurmukhi Maarag Mahaatam Akad Kadaa , Nayti Nayti Nayti Namo Namo Namasakaar Hai ॥38॥

The glory of the path of Sikhism cannot be described. All that we can say is that He is infinite, infinite and beyond and is worthy of our salutes myriad times. (38)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਬਹੁ ਬਰਨ ਗੋਬੰਸ ਜੈਸੇ ਏਕ ਹੀ ਬਰਨ ਦੁਹੇ ਦੂਧ ਜਗ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

बरन बरन बहु बरन गोबंस जैसे एक ही बरन दुहे दूध जग जानीऐ ।

Baran Baran Bahu Baran Gobans Jaisay , Ayk Hee Baran Duhay Doodh Jag Jaaneeai ।

Just as the cows are of many breeds and colours, yet the whole world knows that they all yield milk of the same colour.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਫਲ ਫੂਲ ਕੈ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਏਕੈ ਰੂਪ ਅਗਨਿ ਸਰਬ ਮੈ ਸਮਾਨੀਐ ।

अनिक प्रकार फल फूल कै बनासपती एकै रूप अगनि सरब मै समानीऐ ।

Anik Prakaar Dhal Dhool Kai Banaasapatee , Aykai Roop Agani Sarab Mai Samaaneeai ।

There are many species of fruit and flower trees but all carry the same latent fire in them.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਤੁਰ ਬਰਨ ਪਾਨ ਚੂਨਾ ਅਉ ਸੁਪਾਰੀ ਕਾਥਾ ਆਪਾ ਖੋਇ ਮਿਲਤ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਠਾਨੀਐ ।

चतुर बरन पान चूना अउ सुपारी काथा आपा खोइ मिलत अनूप रूप ठानीऐ ।

Chatur Baran Paan Choonaa Au Soupaaree Kaadaa , Aapaa Khoi Milat Anoop Roop Tthaaneeai ।

Four different colours-beetle leaf, Supari (beetle nut), Kattha (extract of the bark of accacia) and lime shed their own colour and merge in each other in a Paan and make beautiful red colour.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਗਨ ਮੈ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੩੯॥

लोगन मै लोगाचार गुरमुखि एकंकार सबद सुरति उनमन उनमानीऐ ॥३९॥

Logan Mai Logaachaar Gurmukhi Aykankaara , Sabad Surati Ounaman Ounamaaneeai ॥39॥

Similarly the Guru-conscious person (Gurmukh) renounces various worldly pleasures and adopts one colour of the formless God. And because of the blessings of his Guru who has taught him to unite with the divine word and his mind, he achieves higher spiritual state. (39)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੀਂਚਤ ਸਲਿਲ ਬਹੁ ਬਰਨ ਬਨਾਸਪਤੀ ਚੰਦਨ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਏਕੈ ਚੰਦਨ ਬਖਾਨੀਐ ।

सींचत सलिल बहु बरन बनासपती चंदन सुबास एकै चंदन बखानीऐ ।

Seenchat Salil Bahu Baran Banaasapatee , Chandan Soubaas Aykai Chandan Bakhaaneeai ।

By irrigation, several kinds of plants and vegetation can be grown but when they come in touch with sandalwood they are all called sandalwood (because they have the same fragrance).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਰਬਤ ਬਿਖੈ ਉਤਪਤ ਹੁਇ ਅਸਟ ਧਾਤ ਪਾਰਸ ਪਰਸਿ ਏਕੈ ਕੰਚਨ ਕੈ ਜਾਨੀਐ ।

परबत बिखै उतपत हुइ असट धात पारस परसि एकै कंचन कै जानीऐ ।

Parabat Bikhai Outapat Hui Asat Dhaata , Paaras Parasi Aykai Kanchan Kai Jaaneeai ।

Eight metals are obtained from mountain but when each one of them are touched by philosopher-stone become gold.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਸ ਅੰਧਕਾਰ ਤਾਰਾ ਮੰਡਲ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਦਿਨ ਦਿਨਕਰ ਜੋਤਿ ਏਕੈ ਪਰਵਾਨੀਐ ।

निस अंधकार तारा मंडल चमतकार दिन दिनकर जोति एकै परवानीऐ ।

Nis Andhakaar Taaraa Mandal Chamatakaara , Din Dinakar Joti Aykai Paravaaneeai ।

In the darkness of the night, many stars shine but during the day, the light of one Sun alone is considered authentic.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਗਨ ਮੈ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨੀਐ ॥੪੦॥

लोगन मै लोगाचार गुरमुखि एकंकार सबद सुरति उनमन उनमानीऐ ॥४०॥

Logan Mai Logaachaar Gurmukhi Aykankaara , Sabad Surati Ounaman Ounamaaneeai ॥40॥

Similarly a Sikh who lives life according to the advice of his Guru becomes divine in all respects, even when he is living life as a worldly person. Due to the lodging of the divine word in his mind, he is known to be living in heavenly state. (40)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਕੁਲਾ ਬਧੂ ਗੁਰ ਜਨ ਮੈ ਘੂਘਟ ਪਟ ਸਿਹਜਾ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਸਮੈ ਅੰਤਰੁ ਨ ਪੀਅ ਸੈ ।

जैसे कुला बधू गुर जन मै घूघट पट सिहजा संजोग समै अंतरु न पीअ सै ।

Jaisay Kulaa Badhoo Gur Jan Mai Ghooghat Pata , Sihajaa Sanjog Samai Antaru N Peea Sai ।

Just as a daughter-in-law covers herself with veil in front of the elders of the house, but keeps no distance from her husband at the time of sharing his bed;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਮਣਿ ਅਛਤ ਕੁਟੰਬ ਹੀ ਸਹਿਤ ਅਹਿ ਬੰਕ ਤਨ ਸੂਧੋ ਬਿਲ ਪੈਸਤ ਹੁਇ ਜੀਅ ਸੈ ।

जैसे मणि अछत कुटंब ही सहित अहि बंक तन सूधो बिल पैसत हुइ जीअ सै ।

Jaisay Mani Achhat Koutanb Hee Sahit Ahi , Bank Tan Soodho Bil Paisat Hui Jeea Sai ।

Just as a snake remains crooked when with female snake and his family, but becomes straight when it enters in the burrow;

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਾਤਾ ਪਿਤਾ ਅਛਤ ਨ ਬੋਲੈ ਸੁਤ ਬਨਿਤਾ ਸੈ ਪਾਛੇ ਕੈ ਦੈ ਸਰਬਸੁ ਮੋਹ ਸੁਤ ਤੀਅ ਸੈ ।

माता पिता अछत न बोलै सुत बनिता सै पाछे कै दै सरबसु मोह सुत तीअ सै ।

Maataa Pitaa Achhat N Bolai Sout Banitaa Sai , Paachhay Kai Dai Sarabasu Moh Sout Teea Sai ।

Just as a son avoids talking to his wife in front of his parents, but when alone showers all his love upon her,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਗਨ ਮੈ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਉਨਮਨ ਮਨ ਹੀਅ ਸੈ ॥੪੧॥

लोगन मै लोगाचारगुरमुखि एकंकार सबद सुरति उनमन मन हीअ सै ॥४१॥

Logan Mai Logaachaar Gurmukhi Aykankaara , Sabad Surati Ounaman Man Heea Sai ॥41॥

Similarly a devoted Sikh appears worldly among others but having attached his mind with Guru's word, he rises spiritually and realises the Lord. Quintessence: One may maintain oneself as a worldly person outwardly but inwardly one keeps oneself attached with Naam and attains divine bliss. (41)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੋਗ ਬਿਖੈ ਭੋਗ ਅਰੁ ਭੋਗ ਬਿਖੈ ਜੋਗ ਜਤ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਸੈ ਅਤੀਤ ਹੈ ।

जोग बिखै भोग अरु भोग बिखै जोग जत गुरमुखि पंथ जोग भोग सै अतीत है ।

Jog Bikhai Bhog Aru Bhog Bikhai Jog Jata , Gurmukhi Pand Jog Bhog Sai Ateet Hai ।

Where yogic practitioners have innate desire for worldly relishments and the worldly people desire to become yogi, but those treading the path of Guru maintain a very different and unique desire in their hearts than the yogis.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗਿਆਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਧਿਆਨ ਅਰੁ ਧਿਆਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਬੇਧੇ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਕੈ ਅਜੀਤ ਹੈ ।

गिआन बिखै धिआन अरु धिआन बिखै बेधे गिआन गुरमति गति गिआन धिआन कै अजीत है ।

Giaan Bikhai Dhiaan Aru Dhiaan Bikhai Baydhay Giaana , Gurmati Gati Giaan Dhiaan Kai Ajeet Hai ।

Those following the path of Gyan (knowledge) keep their mind focused on contemplation while those in contemplation are wandering for Gyan. But the state of a person treading the path of his Guru is above those persons who are pursuing Gyan or Dhyan (contemplation).

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਕੈ ਭਗਤਿ ਅਰੁ ਭਗਤਿ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਅਲਖ ਭਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰੀਤਿ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम कै भगति अरु भगति कै प्रेम नेम अलख भगति प्रेम गुरमुखि रीति है ।

Praym Kai Bhagati Aru Bhagati Kai Praym Nayma , Alakh Bhagati Praym Gurmukhi Reeti Hai ।

Followers of path of love yearn for devotion and those on path of devotion desire love, but the innate desire of Guru-conscious person is to remain engrossed in loving worship of God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਬਿਖੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਰਿਦੈ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਪਾਰਿ ਪੂਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤਿ ਹੈ ॥੪੨॥

निरगुन सरगुन बिखै बिसम बिस्वास रिदै बिसम बिस्वास पारि पूरन प्रतीति है ॥४२॥

Niragoun Saragoun Bikhai Bisam Bisvaas Ridai , Bisam Bisvaas Paari Pooran Prateeti Hai ॥42॥

Many seekers hold a faith on the worship of Transcendental Lord while others hold a strange view of worship of God. Perhaps their belief and understanding is half baked. But the disciples of Guru hold their faith on the Lord much above these strange devotions and beliefs. It is absolute. (42)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਦਿਬਿ ਦੇਹ ਦਿਬਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਹੁਇ ਦਿਬਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਕੋ ਧਿਆਨੁ ਦਿਬਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਾਤ ਕੈ ।

किंचत कटाछ दिबि देह दिबि द्रिसटि हुइ दिबि जोति को धिआनु दिबि द्रिसटात कै ।

Kinchat Kataachh Dibi Dayh Dibi Drisati Hui , Dibi Joti Ko Dhiaanu Dibi Drisataat Kai ।

With just a miniscule of clement look of Satguru, the body and looks of a disciple of the Guru become divine. He then starts seeing the presence of the Lord all around him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਹੁਇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਅਨਹਦ ਗੰਮਿ ਉਨਮਨੀ ਕੋ ਮਤਾਤ ਕੈ ।

सबद बिबेक टेक प्रगट हुइ गुरमति अनहद गंमि उनमनी को मतात कै ।

Sabad Bibayk Tayk Pragat Hui Gurmati , Anahad Ganmi Ounamanee Ko Mataat Kai ।

By meditating on Gur Shabad (Guru's Word) and taking its refuge, Guru's precepts are revealed to him. When he reaches the state of listening to unstruck melody of the divine word, he enjoys the bliss of higher state of equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਕਰਨੀ ਕੈ ਉਪਜਤ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਨਿਜ ਕ੍ਰਾਤਿ ਕੈ ।

गिआन धिआन करनी कै उपजत प्रेम रसु गुरमुखि सुख प्रेम नेम निज क्राति कै ।

Giaan Dhiaan Karanee Kai Oupajat Praym Rasu , Gurmukhi Soukh Praym Naym Nij Kraati Kai ।

Concentrating on the knowledge of the True Guru, listening to his counsel, practicing contemplation and living life according to His command, a feeling of love grows and blossoms. And in living this life of love, a Guru-conscious person realises the radiance of his self by the divine enlightenment.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਦਲ ਸੰਪਟ ਮਧੁਪ ਗਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਮਧ ਪਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਸਾਂਤਿ ਕੈ ॥੪੩॥

चरन कमल दल संपट मधुप गति सहज समाधि मध पान प्रान सांति कै ॥४३॥

Charan Kamal Dal Sanpat Madhoup Gati , Sahaj Samaadhi Madh Paan Praan Saanti Kai ॥43॥

As the bumble bee attains the divine bliss by drinking the elixir and getting shut in the box-like petals of a lotus flower, similarly in order to provide spiritual peace to his life, a true seeker enjoins the lotus-like feet of Guru and drinks deep by contemplating on Naam. (43)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੂਆ ਗਹਿ ਨਲਿਨੀ ਕਉ ਉਲਟਿ ਗਹਾਵੈ ਆਪੁ ਹਾਥ ਸੈ ਛਡਾਏ ਛਾਡੈ ਪਰ ਬਸਿ ਆਵਈ ।

सूआ गहि नलिनी कउ उलटि गहावै आपु हाथ सै छडाए छाडै पर बसि आवई ।

Sooaa Gahi Nalinee Kau Ulati Gahaavai Aapu , Haad Sai Chhadaaay Chhaadai Par Basi Aavaee ।

A parrot catcher fixes a rotating pipe/tube on which a parrot comes and sits. The pipe rotates and the parrot hangs upside down. He does not let go the pipe. The parrot catcher then comes and frees his claws. Thus he becomes a slave.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤੈਸੇ ਬਾਰੰਬਾਰ ਟੇਰਿ ਟੇਰਿ ਕਹੇ ਪਟੇ ਪਟੇ ਆਪਨੇ ਹੀ ਨਾਓ ਸੀਖਿ ਆਪ ਹੀ ਪੜਾਈ ।

तैसे बारंबार टेरि टेरि कहे पटे पटे आपने ही नाओ सीखि आप ही पड़ाई ।

Taisay Baaranbaar Tayri Tayri Kahay Patay Patay , Aapanay Hee Naaao Seekhi Aap Hee Parhaaee ।

As the parrot is trained and taught to say words, he repeatedly speak those words. He learns to speak his own name and he teaches it to others as well.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਘੁਬੰਸੀ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਗਾਲ ਜਾਮਨੀ ਸੁ ਭਾਖ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਸੁਭਾਵ ਗਤਿ ਬੁਧਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਈ ।

रघुबंसी राम नामु गाल जामनी सु भाख संगति सुभाव गति बुधि प्रगटावई ।

Raghoubansee Raam Naamu Gaal Jaamanee Su Bhaakha , Sangati Soubhaav Gati Budhi Pragataavaee ।

A parrot learns to pronounce the name of Ram from the devotees of Ram. From the wicked and unrighteous, he learns bad names. In the company of Greeks, he learns their language. He develops his intellect according to the company he keeps.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗ ਮਿਲੇ ਆਪਾ ਆਪੁ ਚੀਨਿ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਵਈ ॥੪੪॥

तैसे गुर चरन सरनि साध संग मिले आपा आपु चीनि गुरमुखि सुख पावई ॥४४॥

Taisay Gur Charan Sarani Saadh Sang Milay , Aapaa Aapu Cheeni Gurmukhi Soukh Paavaee ॥44॥

Similarly in the company of holy men, and taking the refuge of the lotus-like feet of the Satguru, the Sikh in attendance of his Guru realises his self and enjoys the true bliss and peace. (44)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਮੈ ਦਰਸ ਦਰਸ ਮੈ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਅਦਰਸ ਗੁਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसटि मै दरस दरस मै द्रिसटि द्रिग द्रिसटि दरस अदरस गुर धिआन है ।

Drisati Mai Daras Daras Mai Drisati Driga , Drisati Daras Adaras Gur Dhiaan Hai ।

In the vision of Guru-conscious persons rests the image of the True Guru, and in the eyes of the True Guru, rests the glimpse of the disciple. Because of this attention of Satguru, these disciples keep away from the worldly attractions.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਮਹ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮਹ ਸਬਦ ਧੁਨਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਗਮਿਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद मह सुरति सुरति मह सबद धुनि सबद सुरति अगमिति गुर गिआन है ।

Sabad Mah Surati Surati Mah Sabad Dhouni , Sabad Surati Agamiti Gur Giaan Hai ।

They remain engrossed in the words of the Guru and the tune of these words remain lodged in their consciousness. But the knowledge of word and consciousness is beyond reach.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਕਰਨੀ ਕੈ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਤ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸੁ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਨਿਰਬਾਨ ਹੈ ।

गिआन धिआन करनीकै प्रगटत प्रेम रसु गुरमति गति प्रेम नेम निरबान है ।

Giaan Dhiaan Karanee Kai Pragatat Praym Rasu , Gurmati Gati Praym Naym Nirabaan Hai ।

By following the teachings of the True Guru and moulding one's character in accordance with the contemplation of Lord's qualities, a sense of love develops. The well defined routine of Guru's philosophy, leads one to free oneself from the worldly shackles

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਿੰਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਬੀਸ ਕੋ ਬਰਤਮਾਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਇਕ ਈਸ ਮੋ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੪੫॥

पिंड प्रान प्रानपति बीस को बरतमान गुरमुख सुख इक ईस मो निधान है ॥४५॥

Pind Praan Praanapati Bees Ko Baratamaana , Gurmoukh Soukh Ik Ees Mo Nidhaan Hai ॥45॥

Living life in the world, a Guru-conscious person always believes that his life belongs to the Master of Life-God. Remaining engrossed in One Lord is the wealth of happiness of the Guru-conscious persons. (45)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਛਤ੍ਰਪਤਿ ਭਏ ਸਹਜ ਸਿੰਘਾਸਨ ਕੈ ਅਬਿ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਰਾਜ ਹੈ ।

मन बच क्रम हुइ इकत्र छत्रपति भए सहज सिंघासन कै अबि निहचल राज है ।

Man Bach Kram Hui Ikatr Chhatrapati Bhaay , Sahaj Singhaasan Kai Abi Nihachal Raaj Hai ।

A Guru-conscious person feels like a mighty king when he is able to concentrate his mind on words and acts as per the teachings of Gum. When he is able to rest in a state of equipoise, he feels like an emperor of infallible kingdom.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਤ ਅਉ ਸੰਤੋਖ ਦਇਆ ਧਰਮ ਅਰਥ ਮੇਲਿ ਪੰਚ ਪਰਵਾਨ ਕੀਏ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਾਜ ਹੈ ।

सत अउ संतोख दइआ धरम अरथ मेलि पंच परवान कीए गुरमति साज है ।

Sat Au Santokh Daiaa Dharam Arad Mayli , Panch Paravaan Keeay Gurmati Saaj Hai ।

By imbibing the five virtues of Truth, Contentment, Compassion, Righteousness and Purpose in accordance with the teachings of the Gum, he becomes acceptable and an honourable person.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਕਲ ਪਦਾਰਥ ਅਉ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਸਿਵ ਨਗਰੀ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਕੋਟਿ ਛਬਿ ਛਾਜ ਹੈ ।

सकल पदारथ अउ सरब निधान सभा सिव नगरी सुबास कोटि छबि छाज है ।

Sakal Padaarad Au Sarab Nidhaan Sabhaa , Siv Nagaree Soubaas Koti Chhabi Chhaaj Hai ।

All materials and worldly treasures are his. The divine abode of Dasam Duar is his fort where the continuous presence of melodious Naam makes him a unique and glorious person.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿ ਰੀਤਿ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਪਰਜਾ ਕੈ ਸੁਖੈ ਸੁਖ ਪੂਰਨ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਸਫਲ ਸਬ ਕਾਜ ਹੈ ॥੪੬॥

राजनीति रीति प्रीति परजा कै सुखै सुख पूरन मनोरथ सफल सब काज है ॥४६॥

Raajaneeti Reeti Preeti Parajaa Kai Soukhai Soukha , Pooran Manorad Sadhal Sab Kaaj Hai ॥46॥

The loving and affectionate treatment of such a king-like disciple of the True Guru with other human beings is his statesmanship that spreads happiness, peace and success all around him. (46)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਸੁਧਿ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि मन बच क्रम हुइ इकत्र गंमिता त्रिकाल त्रिभवन सुधि पाई है ।

Charan Sarani Man Bach Kram Hui Ikatra , Ganmitaa Trikaal Tribhavan Sudhi Paaee Hai ।

When a Guru-conscious person achieves harmony with his mind, words and actions, and by the blessings of the refuge of True Guru, he acquires knowledge of times and the three worlds.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਸਾਧਿ ਅਗਮ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਕਥਾ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਦਿਸੰਤਰ ਨਿਰੰਤਰੀ ਜਤਾਈ ਹੈ ।

सहज समाधि साधि अगम अगाधि कथा अंतरि दिसंतर निरंतरी जताई है ।

Sahaj Samaadhi Saadhi Agam Agaadhi Kadaa , Antari Disantar Nirantaree Jataaee Hai ।

By practicing on Naam, a Guru-conscious person lives in a state of equipoise. Any description of that state is beyond our comprehension. It is indescribable. By dint of that state, he becomes aware of all that is happening in every nook and corner of the world.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਖੰਡ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ਪਿੰਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਨਪਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੋਹੰ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ਹੈ ।

खंड ब्रहमंड पिंड प्रान प्रानपति गति गुर सिख संधि मिले सोहं लिव लाई है ।

Khand Brahamand Pind Praan Praanapati Gati , Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Sohan Liv Laaee Hai ।

By the union of Guru and Sikh, the seeker feels the presence of the Lord of Cosmos in his body and his life-giving support; and when he achieves oneness with God, he remains engrossed in the memory of Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਪਨ ਦਰਸ ਅਉ ਜੰਤ੍ਰ ਧਨਿ ਜੰਤ੍ਰੀ ਬਿਧਿ ਓਤ ਪੋਤਿ ਸੂਤੁ ਏਕੈ ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਿਟਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੪੭॥

दरपन दरस अउ जंत्र धनि जंत्री बिधि ओत पोति सूतु एकै दुबिधा मिटाई है ॥४७॥

Darapan Daras Au Jantr Dhani Jantree Bidhi , Aot Poti Sootu Aykai Doubidhaa Mitaaee Hai ॥47॥

As the mirror and image in it, music and the musical instrument, waft and woof of a cloth are all part of each other and inseparable, so does the Guru-conscious person becomes one with God and is freed of all doubts of duality. (47)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਹੁਇ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਤਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਗਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਈ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि मन बच क्रम हुइ इकत्र तन त्रिभवन गति अलख लखाई है ।

Charan Sarani Man Bach Kram Hui Ikatr Tana , Tribhavan Gati Alakh Lakhaaee Hai ।

Because of the refuge of True Guru and moulding his mind, words and actions as per His teachings, a Guru-conscious person learns the happenings of the three worlds innately. He recognises the true Lord residing within.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਕਰਮ ਮਨ ਬਚਨ ਕੈ ਬਚਨ ਕਰਮ ਮਨ ਉਨਮਨੀ ਛਾਈ ਹੈ ।

मन बच करम करम मन बचन कै बचन करम मन उनमनी छाई है ।

Man Bach Karam Karam Man Bachan Kai , Bachan Karam Man Ounamanee Chhaaee Hai ।

With the harmony of actions, mind and words, the thoughts of the mind, the utterance of the words and actions performed are influenced.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗਿਆਨੀ ਧਿਆਨੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਜਿਉ ਗੁਰ ਮਹੂਆ ਕਮਾਦਿ ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਭਾਠੀ ਕੈ ਚੁਆਈ ਹੈ ।

गिआनी धिआनी करनी जिउ गुर महूआ कमादि निझर अपार धार भाठी कै चुआई है ।

Giaanee Dhiaanee Karanee Jiu Gur Mahooaa Kamaadi , Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Bhaatthee Kai Chuaaee Hai ।

As wine is brewed from jaggery, sugarcane and Madhuca Indica flowers, so does a Guru-conscious person obtain the unique flow of elixir of Naam when knowledge and concentration of mind are performed by him.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੁਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੪੮॥

प्रेम रस अंम्रित निधान पान पूरन हुइ गुरमुखि संधि मिले सहज समाई है ॥४८॥

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Pooran Hui , Gurmukhi Sandhi Milay Sahaj Samaaee Hai ॥48॥

Guru-conscious person satiates himself by drinking deep the loving elixir of Lord's name and by his union with the divine word of the True Guru, he resides in a state of equipoise. (48)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਬਿਰਖ ਬਲੀ ਫਲ ਫੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਸਾਖਾ ਰਚਨ ਚਰਿਤ੍ਰ ਚਿਤ੍ਰ ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

बिबिधि बिरख बली फल फूल मूल साखा रचन चरित्र चित्र अनिक प्रकार है ।

Bibidhi Birakh Balee Dhal Dhool Mool Saakhaa , Rachan Charitr Chitr Anik Prakaar Hai ।

The vegetation is seen in many forms like trees, creepers, fruit, flowers, roots and branches. This beautiful creation of the Lord unfolds itself in many forms of wonderful artistic skills.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਫਲ ਬਹੁ ਬਿਧਿ ਸ੍ਵਾਦ ਰਸ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਫੂਲ ਬਾਸਨਾ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਹੈ ।

बरन बरन फल बहु बिधि स्वाद रस बरन बरन फूलबासना बिथार है ।

Baran Baran Dhal Bahu Bidhi Svaad Rasa , Baran Baran Dhool Baasanaa Bidaar Hai ।

These trees and creepers bear fruits of different tastes and flavour, flowers of myriad shape and colour. All of them spread various types of fragrance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਮੂਲ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਸਾਖਾ ਬਰਨ ਬਰਨ ਪਤ੍ਰ ਸੁਗਨ ਅਚਾਰ ਹੈ ।

बरन बरन मूल बरन बरन साखा बरन बरन पत्र सुगन अचार है ।

Baran Baran Mool Baran Baran Saakhaa , Baran Baran Patr Sougan Achaar Hai ।

The trunks of the trees and creepers, their branches and leaves are of many kind and each leaves a different effect.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਬਨਾਸਪਤਿ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਅਗਨਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਬਿਖੈ ਏਕੈ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੪੯॥

बिबिधि बनासपति अंतरि अगनि जैसे सकल संसार बिखै एकै एकंकार है ॥४९॥

Bibidhi Banaasapati Antari Agani Jaisay , Sakal Sansaar Bikhai Aykai Aykankaar Hai ॥49॥

As the latent fire in all these types of vegetation is the same, so do the God-loving persons find One Lord dwelling in the hearts of all the living beings in this world. (49)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਈ ਹੈ ।

गुर सिख संधि मिले द्रिसटि दरस लिव गुरमुखि ब्रहम गिआन धिआन लिव लाई है ।

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Drisati Daras Liva , Gurmukhi Braham Giaan Dhiaan Liv Laaee Hai ।

When the devoted Guru-conscious person becomes one with the True form of the True Lord, his vision enjoins the holy sight of Guru. He who practices meditation on Lord's name remains attached with the words of wisdom of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਸੁਧਿ ਪਾਈ ਹੈ ।

गुर सिख संधि मिले सबद सुरति लिव गुरमुखि ब्रहम गिआन धिआन सुधि पाई है ।

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Sabad Surati Liva , Gurmukhi Braham Giaan Dhiaan Sudhi Paaee Hai ।

By the union of True Guru and his disciple (Gursikh) the disciple obeys the command of his Guru very sincerely and faithfully. By meditating on the Lord, he learns to reflect on the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸ੍ਵਾਮੀ ਸੇਵਕ ਹੁਇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਹਕਾਮ ਕਰਨੀ ਕਮਾਈ ਹੈ ।

गुर सिख संधि मिले स्वामी सेवक हुइ गुरमुखि निहकाम करनी कमाई है ।

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Svaamee Sayvak Hui , Gurmukhi Nihakaam Karanee Kamaaee Hai ।

Thus union of a disciple with Guru imbibes the trait of service of the Master. He serves all without reward or desire as he has learnt that he is serving Him who resides in all.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਕਰਨੀ ਸੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਈ ਹੈ ॥੫੦॥

गुर सिख संधि मिले करनी सु गिआन धिआन गुरमुखि प्रेम नेम सहज समाई है ॥५०॥

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Karanee Su Giaan Dhiaana , Gurmukhi Praym Naym Sahaj Samaaee Hai ॥50॥

Such a person emerges as a person with ideal actions by virtue of the meditation and reflection on Lord. In the process, he attains equipoise and remains engrossed in it. (50)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਕੈ ਆਕਾਰ ਅਨਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि संधि मिले ब्रहम धिआन लिव एकंकार कै आकार अनिक प्रकार है ।

Gurmukhi Sandhi Milay Braham Dhiaan Liva , Aykankaar Kai Aakaar Anik Prakaar Hai ।

When a Guru-conscious person lives in harmony with his Guru, his mind is absorbed in the remembrance of God. He then realises that all forms are actually His forms.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ ਬਿਬਿਧਿ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि संधि मिले ब्रहम गिआन लिव निरंकार ओअंकार बिबिधि बिथार है ।

Gurmukhi Sandhi Milay Braham Giaan Liva , Nirankaar Aoankaar Bibidhi Bidaar Hai ।

And when he establishes his relationship with Him, he realises through the medium of meditation on His name that Formless Lord has manifested Himself in various forms and shapes.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸ੍ਵਾਮੀ ਸੇਵ ਸੇਵਕ ਹੁਇ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਅਚਾਰ ਹੈ ।

गुर सिख संधि मिले स्वामी सेव सेवक हुइ ब्रहम बिबेक प्रेम भगति अचार है ।

Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay Svaamee Sayv Sayvak Hui , Braham Bibayk Praym Bhagati Achaar Hai ।

The union of a devoted Sikh with True Guru renders him with an attitude of service and benevolence and he yearns to be available at His service. He then develops character of loving devotion and divine reflection.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸੰਧ ਮਿਲੇ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗਤਿ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨੇਤ ਨਮੋ ਨਮੋ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੫੧॥

गुरमुखि संध मिले परमदभुत गति नेत नेत नेत नमो नमो नमसकार है ॥५१॥

Gurmukhi Sandh Milay Paramadabhout Gati , Nayt Nayt Nayt Namo Namo Namasakaar Hai ॥51॥

The state of union of a God-conscious person and his True Guru is glorious and full of astonishment. No other state can equal it. He is worthy of salutation infinite time, again and again. (51)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਭਏ ਅੰਗ ਅੰਗ ਬਿਸਮ ਸ੍ਰਬੰਗ ਮੈ ਸਮਾਏ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि मन बच करम इकत्र भए अंग अंग बिसम स्रबंग मै समाए है ।

Gurmukhi Man Bach Karam Ikatr Bhaay , Ang Ang Bisam Srabang Mai Samaaay Hai ।

By practicing the teachings of Guru with mind, words and action, the devoted Sikh in attendance keeps every limb of his body in the memory of blissful Omnipresent Lord all the time.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਕੇ ਮਦੋਨ ਰਸਨਾ ਥਕਤ ਭਈ ਕਹਿਤ ਨ ਆਏ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस अंम्रित निधान पान के मदोन रसना थकत भई कहित न आए है ।

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Kay Madona , Rasanaa Dakat Bhaee Kahit N Aaay Hai ।

He remains in a state of trance by drinking the loving elixir of Naam: He relishes not any other pleasure of life anymore.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜਗਮਗ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਜੋਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਅਸਚਰਜ ਮੈ ਲੋਚਨ ਚਕਤ ਭਏ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਏ ਹੈ ।

जगमग प्रेम जोति अति असचरज मै लोचन चकत भए हेरत हिराए है ।

Jagamag Praym Joti Ati Asacharaj Mai , Lochan Chakat Bhaay Hayrat Hiraaay Hai ।

The wonderful elixir that has caused him to live such a celestial state of trance is indescribable.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਾਗ ਨਾਦ ਬਾਦ ਬਿਸਮਾਦ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਧੁਨਿ ਸੁਨਿ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਬਿਲੈ ਬਿਲੈ ਬਿਲਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੫੨॥

राग नाद बाद बिसमाद प्रेम धुनि सुनि स्रवन सुरति बिलै बिलै बिलाए है ॥५२॥

Raag Naad Baad Bisamaad Praym Dhouni Souni , Sravan Surati Bilai Bilai Bilaaay Hai ॥52॥

The radiance of love for Naam Simran exists in him a strange form that surprises all the beholders. (52)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਭਏ ਪੂਰਨ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਏ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि मन बच करम इकत्र भए पूरन परमपद प्रेम प्रगटाए है ।

Gurmukhi Man Bach Karam Ikatr Bhaay , Pooran Paramapad Praym Pragataaay Hai ।

By virtue of the harmonious state of mind, words and actions, a Guru's disciple who is blessed with the loving elixir of Naam Simran, reaches a highly conscious state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਚਨ ਮੈ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਰਸ ਗੰਧ ਸੰਧਿ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਸਬਦ ਸ੍ਰੁਤਿ ਗੰਧ ਰਸ ਪਾਏ ਹੈ ।

लोचन मैद्रिसटि दरस रस गंध संधि स्रवन सबद स्रुति गंध रस पाए है ।

Lochan Mai Drisati Daras Ras Gandh Sandhi , Sravan Sabad Srouti Gandh Ras Paaay Hai ।

By virtue of the fragrance of Naam relishment, he is blessed with True Guru-like glimpse. His ears perpetually hear His celestial music.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਸਨਾ ਮੈ ਰਸ ਗੰਧ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੇਲ

रसना मै रस गंध सबद सुरति मेल

Rasanaa Mai Ras Gandh Sabad Surati Mayla

This harmonious integration of word and consciousness renders his tongue to be sweet and comfort-giving.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਾਸ ਬਾਸੁ ਰਸ ਸ੍ਰੁਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਲਖਾਏ ਹੈ

नास बासु रस स्रुति सबद लखाए है

Naas Baasu Ras Srouti Sabad Lakhaaay Hai

The exhaling of his breath too is fragrant and reflects his high state of harmonious relationship between his mental faculties and Naam.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰੋਮ ਰੋਮ ਰਸਨਾ ਸ੍ਰਵਨ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਨਾਸਾ ਕੋਟਿ ਖੰਡ ਬ੍ਰਹਮੰਡ ਪਿੰਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਮੈ ਜਤਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੫੩॥

रोम रोम रसना स्रवन द्रिग नासा कोटि खंड ब्रहमंड पिंड प्रान मै जताए है ॥५३॥

Rom Rom Rasanaa Sravan Drig Naasaa Koti , Khand Brahamand Pind Praan Mai Jataaay Hai ॥53॥

Thus by perpetual meditation on Him, with the relishing fragrance of Lord's name residing on his tongue, eyes, ears and nostrils, a Guru-conscious person realises the presence of Lord who abides in millions cosmoses within himself. (53)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਆਪ ਆਪਨ ਹੀ ਆਪਿ ਸਾਜਿ ਆਪਨ ਰਚਿਓ ਹੈ ਨਾਉ ਆਪਿ ਹੈ ਬਿਚਾਰਿ ਕੈ ।

पूरन ब्रहम आप आपन ही आपि साजि आपन रचिओ है नाउ आपि है बिचारि कै ।

Pooran Braham Aap Aapan Hee Aapi Saaji , Aapan Rachiao Hai Naau Aapi Hai Bichaari Kai ।

Omniscient and Omnipotent God Himself has created His own form and has named Himself as (Guru) Nanak.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਦਿ ਗੁਰ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕਹਾਇਉ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਰਚਨਾ ਅਕਾਰ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ ਕੈ ।

आदि गुर दुतीआ गोबिंद कहाइउ गुरमुख रचना अकार ओअंकार कै ।

Aadi Gur Douteeaa Gobind Kahaaiu , Gurmoukh Rachanaa Akaar Aoankaar Kai ।

The second name that He called Himself is Gobind. The transcendental Lord took the immanent form to appear as the first Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਦ ਬੇਦ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪਾਵੈ ਭੇਦ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਲੀਲਾਧਾਰੀ ਅਨਿਕ ਅਉਤਾਰ ਕੈ ।

गुरमुखि नाद बेद गुरमुखि पावै भेद गुरमुखि लीलाधारी अनिक अउतार कै ।

Gurmukhi Naad Bayd Gurmukhi Paavai Bhayda , Gurmukhi Leelaadhaaree Anik Aoutaar Kai ।

Lord Himself is the precept of Vedas and He Himself knows all the secrets that lie therein. Lord Himself has created this wonderful act and is manifesting in many forms and bodies

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਅਓ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਰ ਏਕਮੇਕ ਓਤਿ ਪੋਤਿ ਸੂਤ੍ਰ ਗਤਿ ਅੰਬਰ ਉਚਾਰ ਕੈ ॥੫੪॥

गुर गोबिंद अओ गोबिंद गुर एकमेक ओति पोति सूत्र गति अंबर उचार कै ॥५४॥

Gur Gobind Aao Gobind Gur Aykamayka , Aoti Poti Sootr Gati Anbar Ouchaar Kai ॥54॥

Like waft and woof of a cloth, both Guru and Gobind (God) are not different to each other. (54)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਬੀਜ ਬੋਇ ਹੋਤ ਬਿਰਖ ਬਿਥਾਰ ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

जैसे बीज बोइ होत बिरख बिथार गुर पूरन ब्रहम निरंकार एकंकार है ।

Jaisay Beej Boi Hot Birakh Bidaar Gur , Pooran Braham Nirankaar Aykankaar Hai ।

As the seed sown develops into a tree and with time it expands, so has a True Guru emerged out of the one divine form of the all knowing, all powerful, Omnipotent God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਏਕ ਬਿਰਖ ਸੈ ਹੋਤ ਹੈ ਅਨੇਕ ਫਲ ਤੈਸੇ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਅਕਾਰ ਹੈ ।

जैसे एक बिरख सै होत है अनेक फल तैसे गुर सिख साध संगति अकार है ।

Jaisay Ayk Birakh Sai Hot Hai Anayk Dhala , Taisay Gur Sikh Saadh Sangati Akaar Hai ।

As a tree yields countless fruits, so is the gathering of many disciples (Gursikhs) of the True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਗਿਆਨ ਗੁਰ ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬੀਚਾਰ ਹੈ ।

दरस धिआन गुर सबद गिआन गुर निरगुन सरगुन ब्रहम बीचार है ।

Daras Dhiaan Gur Sabad Giaan Gur , Niragoun Saragoun Braham Beechaar Hai ।

Focusing mind on the holy form of True Guru who is the immanent manifestation of Lord, his percepts in the shape of word, its contemplation and understanding of the Transcendental form of God is in reality the contemplation of immanent Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਉਧਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੫੫॥

गिआन धिआन ब्रहम सथान सावधान साध संगति प्रसंग प्रेम भगति उधार है ॥५५॥

Giaan Dhiaan Braham Sadaan Saavadhaan Saadha , Sangati Prasang Praym Bhagati Udhaar Hai ॥55॥

By assembling in the holy congregation at the appointed place and meditating on Lord's name with total concentration and loving worship, can one sail through the worldly ocean. (55)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਫਲ ਫੂਲ ਮੂਲ ਫਲ ਮੂਲ ਫਲ ਫਲ ਮੂਲ ਆਦਿ ਪਰਮਾਦਿ ਅਰੁ ਅੰਤ ਕੈ ਅਨੰਤ ਹੈ ।

फल फूल मूल फल मूल फल फल मूल आदि परमादि अरु अंत कै अनंत है ।

Dhal Dhool Mool Dhal Mool Dhal Dhal Moola , Aadi Paramaadi Aru Ant Kai Anant Hai ।

From fruit one begets a seed and seed develops into a tree to give fruit, and this process continues. This system of growth has been in vogue before the beginning. Its end is beyond the end.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਿਤ ਸੁਤ ਸੁਤ ਪਿਤ ਸੁਤ ਪਿਤ ਪਿਤ ਸੁਤ ਉਤਪਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਅਤਿ ਗੂੜ ਮੂਲ ਮੰਤ ਹੈ ।

पित सुत सुत पित सुत पित पित सुत उतपति गति अति गूड़ मूल मंत है ।

Pit Sout Sout Pit Sout Pit Pit Souta , Outapati Gati Ati Goorh Mool Mant Hai ।

Father begets a son and the son then becomes a father and begets son. Thus continues the system of father-son-father. This convention of creation has very deep quintessence.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਥਿਕ ਬਸੇਰਾ ਕੋ ਨਿਬੇਰਾ ਜਿਉ ਨਿਕਸਿ ਬੈਠ ਇਤ ਉਤ ਵਾਰ ਪਾਰ ਸਰਿਤਾ ਸਿਧਤ ਹੈ ।

पथिक बसेरा को निबेरा जिउ निकसि बैठ इत उत वार पार सरिता सिधत है ।

Padik Basayraa Ko Nibayraa Jiu Nikasi Baittha , It Out Vaar Paar Saritaa Sidhat Hai ।

As the end of journey of a traveller depends upon his embarking a boat and then de-embarking from it, crossing the river defines its near and far ends, and these ends keep changing depending upon which direction a traveller is crossing the river from.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪੂਰਨ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਗੁਰ ਅਬਿਗਤ ਗਤਿ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਤ ਹੈ ॥੫੬॥

पूरन ब्रहम गुर गोबिंद गोबिंद गुर अबिगत गति सिमरत सिख संत है ॥५६॥

Pooran Braham Gur Gobind Gobind Gur , Abigat Gati Simarat Sikh Sant Hai ॥56॥

Similarly all powerful, all knowing Guru is God Himself. He is both Guru and God. This incomprehensible state can best be understood by a Guru-conscious person. (56)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਗਹੇ ਜਮਪੁਰਿ ਪੰਥ ਮੇਟੇ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਗ ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਸੰਗ ਤਿਆਗੇ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि पंथ गहे जमपुरि पंथ मेटे गुरसिख संग पंचदूत संग तिआगे है ।

Gurmukhi Pand Gahay Jamapuri Pand Maytay , Gursikh Sang Panch Doot Sang Tiaagay Hai ।

Treading the path of Guru's percepts, a Sikh is freed from the fear of death. By keeping company of the holy Sangat (congregation) even vices like lust, anger, avarice, attachment and pride are shed.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰ ਕਰਮ ਭਰਮ ਖੋਏ ਦਰਸ ਅਕਾਲ ਕਾਲ ਕੰਟਕ ਭੈ ਭਾਗੇ ਹੈ ।

चरन सरनि गुर करम भरम खोए दरस अकाल काल कंटक भै भागे है ।

Charan Sarani Gur Karam Bharam Khoay , Daras Akaal Kaal Kantak Bhai Bhaagay Hai ।

By taking the refuge of Satguru, one destroys all effects of the past deeds. And beholding the God-like form of Satguru, the fear of death disappears.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਵੇਸ ਬਜ੍ਰ ਕਪਾਟ ਖੁਲੇ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਮੂਰਛਤ ਮਨ ਜਾਗੇ ਹੈ ।

गुर उपदेस वेस बज्र कपाट खुले सबद सुरति मूरछत मन जागे है ।

Gur Oupadays Vays Bajr Kapaat Khulay , Sabad Surati Moorachhat Man Jaagay Hai ।

Abiding by the sermons of the Satguru, all desires and apprehensions vanish. By engrossing the mind in the holy words of the Guru, the mammon-gripped unconscious mind becomes alert.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਕਿੰਚਤ ਕਟਾਛ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਏ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੇ ਹੈ ॥੫੭॥

किंचत कटाछ क्रिपा सरब निधान पाए जीवन मुकति गुर गिआन लिव लागे है ॥५७॥

Kinchat Kataachh Kripaa Sarab Nidhaan Paaay , Jeevan Moukati Gur Giaan Liv Laagay Hai ॥57॥

Even a subtle element of grace of the Satguru is no less than all the worldly treasures. By engrossing the mind in the word and Naam blessed by the Satguru, one achieves salvation while still alive and living life. (57)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਪੰਥ ਸੁਖ ਚਾਹਤ ਸਕਲ ਪੰਥ ਸਕਲ ਦਰਸ ਗੁਰ ਦਰਸ ਅਧੀਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि पंथ सुख चाहत सकल पंथ सकल दरस गुर दरस अधीन है ।

Gurmukhi Pand Soukh Chaahat Sakal Panda , Sakal Daras Gur Daras Adheen Hai ।

All religions yearn for the comfort and peace of the path of Guru-conscious people. All cults and religions are subservient and in attendance to the path of Guru

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸੁਰ ਸੁਰਸਰਿ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨ ਚਾਹੈ ਬੇਦ ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾਦਿਕ ਸਬਦ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सुर सुरसरि गुर चरन सरन चाहै बेद ब्रहमादिक सबद लिव लीन है ।

Sur Surasari Gur Charan Saran Chaahai , Bayd Brahamaadik Sabad Liv Leen Hai ।

All gods and their holy rivers yearn for the refuge of Satguru Ji. Brahma the creator of Vedas also longs to attach his mind in the words of Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਰਬ ਗਿਆਨਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਗਿਆਨ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਮੈ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੁਰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਜਲ ਮੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सरब गिआनि गुरु गिआन अवगाहन मै सरब निधान गुर क्रिपा जल मीन है ।

Sarab Giaani Guru Giaan Avagaahan Mai , Sarab Nidhaan Gur Kripaa Jal Meen Hai ।

All the religions are seekers of the Naam Simran. By the blessings of the Guru, one gets all the treasures of the world just as a fish receives life-supporting water.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੋਗੀ ਜੋਗ ਜੁਗਤਿ ਮੈ ਭੋਗੀ ਭੋਗ ਭੁਗਤਿ ਮੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਜ ਪਦ ਕੁਲ ਅਕੁਲੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੫੮॥

जोगी जोग जुगति मै भोगी भोग भुगति मै गुरमुखि निज पद कुल अकुलीन है ॥५८॥

Jogee Jog Jougati Mai Bhogee Bhog Bhougati Mai , Gurmukhi Nij Pad Kul Akuleen Hai ॥58॥

Just as the Yogis are perpetually immersed in practicing yogic exercises and a worldly man is ever engrossed in enjoying the relishments, similarly the devoted Sikhs remain engrossed in the higher spiritual state through Naam Simran and keep themselves unsullied of caste and creed divide. (58)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਉਲਟਿ ਪਵਨ ਮਨ ਮੀਨ ਕੀ ਚਪਲ ਗਤਿ ਸੁਖਮਨਾ ਸੰਗਮ ਕੈ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਸਥਾਨ ਹੈ ।

उलटि पवन मन मीन की चपल गति सुखमना संगम कै ब्रहम सथान है ।

Ulati Pavan Man Meen Kee Chapal Gati , Soukhamanaa Sangam Kai Braham Sadaan Hai ।

By the practice of Naam Simran, Guru-conscious disciples are able to control the wayward and frolicsome mind and with sharp fish-like movement harbour their consciousness in the Dasam Duar (tenth opening), the meeting place of Irha, Pingla and Sukhmana. T

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਾਗਰ ਸਲਿਲ ਗਹਿ ਗਗਨ ਘਟਾ ਘਮੰਡ ਉਨਮਨ ਮਗਨ ਲਗਨ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

सागर सलिल गहि गगन घटा घमंड उनमन मगन लगन गुर गिआन है ।

Saagar Salil Gahi Gagan Ghataa Ghamanda , Ounaman Magan Lagan Gur Giaan Hai ।

They merge with the Eternal Light of the Lord, just as the river merges with the water of the ocean. They remain in ecstacy and are focused, devoted on lighting their spirit with the Light the Guru has shone.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੋਤਿ ਮੈ ਜੋਤੀ ਸਰੂਪ ਦਾਮਨੀ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਗਰਜਤ ਅਨਹਦ ਸਬਦ ਨੀਸਾਨ ਹੈ ।

जोति मै जोती सरूप दामनी चमतकार गरजत अनहद सबद नीसान है ।

Joti Mai Jotee Saroop Daamanee Chamatakaara , Garajat Anahad Sabad Neesaan Hai ।

By melding into the super radiance of the Lord, they enjoy the blissful electric radiance of the union. They hear the sound of unstruck music loud and clear.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਨਿਝਰ ਅਪਾਰ ਧਾਰ ਬਰਖਾ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਜਲ ਸੇਵਕ ਸਕਲ ਫਲ ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੫੯॥

निझर अपार धार बरखा अंम्रित जल सेवक सकल फल सरब निधान है ॥५९॥

Nijhar Apaar Dhaar Barakhaa Anmrit Jala , Sayvak Sakal Dhal Sarab Nidhaan Hai ॥59॥

They perpetually enjoy the continuous flow of the divine elixir in the Dasam Duar and the seekers obtain all the fruits and treasures. (59)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਲੋਗਨ ਮੈ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ ਬੇਦਨ ਮੈ ਬੇਦ ਬਿਚਾਰ ਲੋਗ ਬੇਦ ਬੀਸ ਇਕੀਸ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

लोगन मै लोगाचार बेदन मै बेद बिचार लोग बेद बीस इकीस गुर गिआन है ।

Logan Mai Logaachaar Baydan Mai Bayd Bichaara , Log Bayd Bees Ikees Gur Giaan Hai ।

A Guru-conscious seeker lives like a worldly being in the society and conducts himself as a knowledgeable person among the scholars. And yet for him, all these are worldly deeds and keeps him unsullied from them. He remains engrossed in the memory of the Lord as taught to him by the Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੋਗ ਮੈ ਨ ਜੋਗ ਭੋਗ ਮੈ ਨ ਖਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਜੋਗ ਭੋਗਾਤੀਤ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।

जोग मै न जोग भोग मै न खान पान जोग भोगातीत उनमन उनमान है ।

Jog Mai N Jog Bhog Mai N Khaan Paana , Jog Bhogaateet Ounaman Ounamaan Hai ।

The yogic practices do not provide a seeker with the true union of the Lord. The worldly pleasures are also devoid of true comfort and peace. Thus a Guru-conscious person keeps himself free from such distractions and enjoys the true bliss by engrossing his mind in the higher spiritual state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟ ਦਰਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਗਿਆਨ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਖ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसट दरस धिआन सबद सुरति गिआन गिआन धिआन लख प्रेम परम निधान है ।

Drisat Daras Dhiaan Sabad Surati Giaana , Giaan Dhiaan Lakh Praym Param Nidhaan Hai ।

Guru-conscious person's vision is always focused on the glimpse of his Guru. His mind is always engrossed in repeated remembrance of Lord's name. In acquiring such divine awareness, he is able to receive the divine treasure of love of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਸ੍ਰਮ ਸਾਧਨਾਧ੍ਯਾਤਮ ਕ੍ਰਮ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਸੁਖ ਸਰਬੋਤਿਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੬੦॥

मन बच क्रम स्रम साधनाध्यातम क्रम गुरमुख सुख सरबोतिम निधान है ॥६०॥

Man Bach Kram Sram Saadhanaadhyaatam Krama , Gurmoukh Soukh Sarabotim Nidhaan Hai ॥60॥

Whatever good he does with mind, words and actions, is all spiritual. He enjoys all the happiness in the supreme treasure of Naam Simran. (60)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਧਾਵਤ ਬਰਜਿ ਰਾਖੇ ਨਿਹਚਲ ਮਤਿ ਮਨ ਉਨਮਨ ਭੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव धावत बरजि राखे निहचल मति मन उनमन भीन है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Dhaavat Baraji Raakhay , Nihachal Mati Man Ounaman Bheen Hai ।

By engrossing the mind in the divine word, a Guru-conscious seeker is able to arrest his wandering mind. That stabilises his memory in the meditation of Naam raising him to a higher spiritual state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਾਗਰ ਲਹਰਿ ਗਤਿ ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗ ਰੰਗ ਪਰਮੁਦਭੁਤ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਪ੍ਰਬੀਨ ਹੈ ।

सागर लहरिगति आतम तरंग रंग परमुदभुत परमारथ प्रबीन है ।

Saagar Lahari Gati Aatam Tarang Ranga , Paramudabhout Paramaarad Prabeen Hai ।

The sea and the waves are one and the same. Similarly by becoming one with the Lord, the spiritual waves experienced are astonishing and gloriously unique. Guru-conscious people are only capable of understanding and experiencing the spiritual state.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕ ਰਤਨ ਧਨ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਲਿਵ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।

गुर उपदेस निरमोलक रतन धन परम निधान गुर गिआन लिव लीन है ।

Gur Oupadays Niramolak Ratan Dhana , Param Nidhaan Gur Giaan Liv Leen Hai ।

The Guru-conscious person obtains the invaluable jewel like treasure of Naam by the precepts of Guru. And once he obtains it, he remains engrossed in the practicing of Naam Simran.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੋਹੰ ਹੰਸੋ ਏਕਾ ਮੇਕ ਆਪਾ ਆਪੁ ਚੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੬੧॥

सबद सुरति लिव गुर सिख संधि मिले सोहं हंसो एका मेक आपा आपु चीन है ॥६१॥

Sabad Surati Liv Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay , Sohan Hanso Aykaa Mayk Aapaa Aapu Cheen Hai ॥61॥

By the harmonious union of Guru and Sikh (disciple) the Sikh attaches his mind in the divine word that enables his self to become one with the Supreme soul. Thus he is able to recognise what he truly is. (61)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਬਿਮਲ ਮਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति अवगाहन बिमल मति सबद सुरति गुर गिआन को प्रगास है ।

Sabad Surati Avagaahan Bimal Mati , Sabad Surati Gur Giaan Ko Pragaas Hai ।

The Sikh who remains in service of his Guru, whose mind is engrossed in his teachings, who practices remembering Lord; his intellect becomes sharp and high. That enlightens his mind and soul with the light of Guru's knowledge.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸਮ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਕੈ ਦਿਬਿ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਅਨਭੈ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति सम द्रिसटि कै दिबि जोति सबद सुरति लिव अनभै अभिआस है ।

Sabad Surati Sam Drisati Kai Dibi Joti , Sabad Surati Liv Anabhai Abhiaas Hai ।

With Guru's word residing in the memory, seeing and treating all alike, he experiences the divine refulgence in his soul. By attachment of his mind in the divine word, he becomes a practitioner of Fearless Lord's Naam Simran.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਪਰਮਾਰਥ ਪਰਮਪਦ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਸੁਖ ਸਹਜ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति परमारथ परमपद सबद सुरति सुख सहज निवास है ।

Sabad Surati Paramaarad Paramapada , Sabad Surati Soukh Sahaj Nivaas Hai ।

By this union a Guru-conscious person achieves emancipation, the supreme spiritual state. He then rests in a state of perpetual comfort and peace and lives in a state of blissful equipoise.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਰਸਿਕ ਹੁਇ ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਸ੍ਵਾਸ ਹੈ ॥੬੨॥

सबद सुरति लिव प्रेम रस रसिक हुइ सबद सुरति लिव बिसम बिस्वास है ॥६२॥

Sabad Surati Liv Praym Ras Rasik Hui , Sabad Surati Liv Bisam Bisvaas Hai ॥62॥

And by imbibing the divine word in his memory, Guru conscious person lives in the love of the Lord. He relishes the divine elixir forever. An astonishing devotion for the Lord develops in his mind then. (62)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਦਰਸ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਘਟ ਘਟਿ ਕਾਸ ਜਲ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਧਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

द्रिसटि दरस लिव गुर सिख संधि मिले घट घटि कास जल अंतरि धिआन है ।

Drisati Daras Liv Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay , Ghat Ghati Kaas Jal Antari Dhiaan Hai ।

When a devoted Sikh meets True Guru, his vision gets absorbed in the sight/glimpse of the Guru. And then his soul recognises everyone as if He resides in all; like the sky/space resides equally in all the water pitchers.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਲਿਵ ਗੁਰ ਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲੇ ਜੰਤ੍ਰ ਧੁਨਿ ਜੰਤ੍ਰੀ ਉਨਮਨ ਉਨਮਾਨ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति लिव गुर सिख संधि मिले जंत्र धुनि जंत्री उनमन उनमान है ।

Sabad Surati Liv Gur Sikh Sandhi Milay , Jantr Dhouni Jantree Ounaman Ounamaan Hai ।

The union of a True Guru and a Sikh blesses the Sikh with the capability of remaining engrossed in the words/precepts of the Guru. As a musician gets totally engrossed in the tune that he is playing, so is the case of a Sikh's absorption in his Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਭਏ ਤਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਗਤਿ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਗਿਆਨ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि मन बच करम इकत्र भए तन त्रिभवन गति गंमिता गिआन है ।

Gurmukhi Man Bach Karam Ikatr Bhaay , Tan Tribhavan Gati Ganmitaa Giaan Hai ।

With the concentration of mind and Guru's words in a Guru devotee, he realises all the happenings of the three worlds within his body.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਏਕ ਅਉ ਅਨੇਕ ਮੇਕ ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਬਿਬੇਕ ਟੇਕ ਸ੍ਰੋਤ ਸਰਤਾ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਆਤਮ ਸਮਾਨ ਹੈ ॥੬੩॥

एक अउ अनेक मेक ब्रहम बिबेक टेक स्रोत सरता समुंद्र आतम समान है ॥६३॥

Ayk Au Anayk Mayk Braham Bibayk Tayka , Srot Sarataa Samoundr Aatam Samaan Hai ॥63॥

By the help of divine knowledge, the soul of a Guru devotee becomes harmonious with One Lord who is present in every bit of His creation. This union is like the merging of a river water in the ocean. (63)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਨ ਬਚ ਕਰਮ ਇਕਤ੍ਰ ਭਏ ਪਰਮਦਭੁਤ ਗਤਿ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

गुरमुखि मन बच करम इकत्र भए परमदभुत गति अलख लखाए है ।

Gurmukhi Man Bach Karam Ikatr Bhaay , Paramadabhout Gati Alakh Lakhaaay Hai ।

The obedient slaves of Guru, being dyed in the hue of Naam Simran (with their mind, speech and actions being harmonious) sees the astonishing and transcendental Lord God conspicuous.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਤਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਦਿਬ ਜੋਤ ਕੋ ਉਦੋਤੁ ਭਇਓ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਰੂਪ ਘਟ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਦਿਖਾਏ ਹੈ ।

अंतर धिआन दिब जोत को उदोतु भइओ त्रिभवन रूप घट अंतरि दिखाए है ।

Antar Dhiaan Dib Jot Ko Udotu Bhaiao , Tribhavan Roop Ghat Antari Dikhaaay Hai ।

And when he looks inward (concentrates his faculties within), he sees the divine light refulgent within. He sees the happenings of the three worlds in his consciousness.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸੁ ਭਇਓ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਗਤਿ ਜਤਨ ਜਤਾਏ ਹੈ ।

परम निधान गुर गिआन को प्रगासु भइओ गंमिता त्रिकाल गति जतन जताए है ।

Param Nidhaan Gur Giaan Ko Pragaasu Bhaiao , Ganmitaa Trikaal Gati Jatan Jataaay Hai ।

When the supreme treasure of Guru's Gyan (Divine knowledge) becomes effulgent in the mind of a Guru conscious person, he becomes aware of all the three worlds. And even then, he does not go astray from his objective of absorption of self into the vastness of the Lord.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਆਤਮ ਤਰੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਮਧ ਪਾਨ ਮਤ ਅਕਥ ਕਥਾ ਬਿਨੋਦ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਏ ਹੈ ॥੬੪॥

आतम तरंग प्रेम रस मध पान मत अकथ कथा बिनोद हेरत हिराए है ॥६४॥

Aatam Tarang Praym Ras Madh Paan Mata , Akad Kadaa Binod Hayrat Hiraaay Hai ॥64॥

Such a devotee remains in a state of trance drinking deep the divine elixir of ecstasy. This wonderful state is beyond description. One feels amazed at this state. (64)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਿਨੁ ਰਸ ਰਸਨਾ ਬਕਤ ਜੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਾਤੈ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਬਸਿ ਭਏ ਮੋਨਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।

बिनु रस रसना बकत जी बहुत बातै प्रेम रस बसि भए मोनि ब्रत लीन है ।

Binu Ras Rasanaa Bakat Jee Bahout Baatai , Praym Ras Basi Bhaay Moni Brat Leen Hai ।

Without tasting the elixir of Naam, an insipid tongue speaks much trash. On the contrary, by indulging in repeated utterance of His name, a devotee becomes sweet of tongue and pleasant of disposition.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਰਸ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਕੈ ਮਦੋਨ ਅੰਤਰ ਧਿਆਨ ਦ੍ਰਿਗ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਨ ਚੀਨ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम रस अंम्रितनिधान पान कै मदोन अंतर धिआन द्रिग दुतीआ न चीन है ।

Praym Ras Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Kai Madona , Antar Dhiaan Drig Douteeaa N Cheen Hai ।

By drinking the elixir-like Naam, a devotee remains in a state of exhilaration. He starts seeing inward and depends not on anyone else.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਅਨਹਦ ਲਿਵ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਸਬਦ ਸ੍ਰਵਨੰਤਰਿ ਨ ਕੀਨ ਹੈ ।

प्रेम नेम सहज समाधि अनहद लिव दुतीआ सबद स्रवनंतरि न कीन है ।

Praym Naym Sahaj Samaadhi Anahad Liva , Douteeaa Sabad Sravanantari N Keen Hai ।

The devoted traveller on the path of Naam stays in a state of equipoise and remains absorbed in the celestial melody of divine words music. He hears no other sound in his ears.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਬਿਸਮ ਬਿਦੇਹ ਜਗ ਜੀਵਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਭਏ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਨ ਅਉ ਤ੍ਰਿਕਾਲ ਗੰਮਿਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੬੫॥

बिसम बिदेह जग जीवन मुकति भए त्रिभवन अउ त्रिकाल गंमिता प्रबीन है ॥६५॥

Bisam Bidayh Jag Jeevan Moukati Bhaay , Tribhavan Au Trikaal Ganmitaa Prabeen Hai ॥65॥

And in this blissful state, he is free of body and still alive. He is free from all worldly things and is emancipated while still living. He becomes capable of knowing the happenings of the three worlds and of the three periods. (65)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਕਲ ਸੁਗੰਧਤਾ ਮਿਲਤ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਹੋਤ ਕੋਟਿ ਅਰਗਜਾ ਮਿਲਿ ਬਿਸਮ ਸੁਬਾਸ ਕੈ ।

सकल सुगंधता मिलत अरगजा होत कोटि अरगजा मिलि बिसम सुबास कै ।

Sakal Sougandhataa Milat Aragajaa Hota , Koti Aragajaa Mili Bisam Soubaas Kai ।

When sandalwood, musk, camphor and saffron are mixed; a fragrant paste is formed, But millions of such pastes are worthless before the fragrance of the lotus like feet of Satguru Ji.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਕਲ ਅਨੂਪ ਰੂਪ ਕਮਲ ਬਿਖੈ ਸਮਾਤ ਹੇਰਤ ਹਿਰਾਤ ਕੋਟਿ ਕਮਲਾ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸ ਕੈ ।

सकल अनूप रूप कमल बिखै समात हेरत हिरात कोटि कमला प्रगास कै ।

Sakal Anoop Roop Kamal Bikhai Samaata , Hayrat Hiraat Koti Kamalaa Pragaas Kai ।

All the beauties of the world are absorbed in Lakshmi (the consort of Vishnu) but the beautiful radiance of Lord's feet is many times more blissful and pleasant than millions of Lakshmis,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਰਬ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਮਿਲਿ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਭਏ ਕੋਟਿਕ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਹੁਇ ਚਕਿਤ ਬਿਲਾਸ ਕੈ ।

सरब निधान मिलि परम निधान भए कोटिक निधान हुइ चकित बिलास कै ।

Sarab Nidhaan Mili Param Nidhaan Bhaay , Kotik Nidhaan Hui Chakit Bilaas Kai ।

The wealth of the world put together becomes supreme and invaluable assets. But all the peace and comforts obtainable from many times more wealth is not even a counterpart of the comforts obtained from the spiritual bliss of the Lord,

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਗੁਰ ਮਹਿਮਾ ਅਗਾਧਿ ਬੋਧਿ ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਮਧੁਕਰ ਅਨਭੈ ਅਭਿਆਸ ਕੈ ॥੬੬॥

चरन कमल गुर महिमा अगाधि बोधि गुरसिख मधुकर अनभै अभिआस कै ॥६६॥

Charan Kamal Gur Mahimaa Agaadhi Bodhi , Gursikh Madhoukar Anabhai Abhiaas Kai ॥66॥

The glory of the lotus feet of a True Guru is beyond the perception of a man. The devoted Sikhs enjoy and relish the elixir of the lotus feet of Fearless God through engrossing themselves in Naam Simran. (66)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਰਤਨ ਪਾਰਖ ਮਿਲਿ ਰਤਨ ਪਰੀਖਾ ਹੋਤ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਾਟ ਸਾਟ ਰਤਨ ਬਿਉਹਾਰ ਹੈ ।

रतन पारख मिलि रतन परीखा होत गुरमुखि हाट साट रतन बिउहार है ।

Ratan Paarakh Mili Ratan Pareekhaa Hota , Gurmukhi Haat Saat Ratan Biuhaar Hai ।

The genuineness of a gem can only be assayed by some connoisseur of the trade. Similarly an alert and attentive Sikh of the Guru trades in the purchase of jewel like Naam at the shop of a True Guru.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਮਾਨਕ ਹੀਰਾ ਅਮੋਲ ਮਨਿ ਮੁਕਤਾਹਲ ਕੈ ਗਾਹਕ ਚਾਹਕ ਲਾਭ ਲਭਤਿ ਅਪਾਰ ਹੈ ।

मानक हीरा अमोल मनि मुकताहल कै गाहक चाहक लाभ लभति अपार है ।

Maanak Heeraa Amol Mani Moukataahal Kai , Gaahak Chaahak Laabh Labhati Apaar Hai ।

He who is genuinely interested in the trading of the diamonds, pearls, rubies and precious stones, he alone makes maximum profit out of it. Similarly true devotees and disciples of the Guru trade in the commodity of True Naam and make their life profitable.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਸਬਦ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਅਵਗਾਹਨ ਬਿਸਾਹਨ ਕੈ ਪਰਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਨੇਮ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰ ਹੈ ।

सबद सुरति अवगाहन बिसाहन कै परम निधान प्रेम नेम गुरदुआर है ।

Sabad Surati Avagaahan Bisaahan Kai , Param Nidhaan Praym Naym Gurduaar Hai ।

By engrossing the mind in the divine word and trading in the commodity of Naam and Shabad (divine word), True Guru blesses his disciple with the treasure of love.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਗੁਰਸਿਖ ਸੰਧਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਸੰਗਮ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਕੈ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੈ ਉਦਾਸ ਭਵ ਤਰਤ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਹੈ ॥੬੭॥

गुरसिख संधि मिलि संगम समागम कै माइआ मै उदास भव तरत संसार है ॥६७॥

Gursikh Sandhi Mili Sangam Samaagam Kai , Maaiaa Mai Udaas Bhav Tarat Sansaar Hai ॥67॥

When a true servant meets with True Guru; when he joins the loving and devoted congregation of the Guru, such a disciple who is ever in attendance of the Guru remains aloof and unsullied of maya (mammon). He sails across the worldly ocean with impunity. (67)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਨਿਜ ਘਰ ਸਹਜ ਸਮਾਧਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੀ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ निज घर सहज समाधि लिव लागी है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Nij Ghar Sahaj Samaadhi Liv Laagee Hai ।

A Gursikh (disciple of the Gum) immersed in the pleasure of the elixir of Naam of the Lord remains stable of mind and fully conscious of his self. His mind is ever absorbed in the memory of God.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਜਗਮਗ ਜੋਤਿ ਜਾਗੀ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ गुरमति रिदै जगमग जोति जागी है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Gurmati Ridai Jagamag Joti Jaagee Hai ।

One who remains engrossed in the elixir-like Naam of the Lord is blessed by the wisdom of Gum. The higher wisdom and his toil of remembering the Lord perpetually reveals the supernatural form of God radiance in his mind.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਪਾਨ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਭਾਗੀ ਹੈ ।

चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ अंम्रित निधान पान दुरमति भागी है ।

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Anmrit Nidhaan Paan Duramati Bhaagee Hai ।

One who is absorbed in the lotus-like holy feet of the True Guru, keeps drinking the elixir Naam from the inexhaustible source of the Lord. Thus he destroys his sullied wisdom.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਮਕਰੰਦ ਰਸ ਲੁਭਿਤ ਹੁਇ ਮਾਇਆ ਮੈ ਉਦਾਸ ਬਾਸ ਬਿਰਲੋ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਹੈ ॥੬੮॥

चरन कमल मकरंद रस लुभित हुइ माइआ मै उदास बास बिरलो बैरागी है ॥६८॥

Charan Kamal Makarand Ras Loubhit Hui , Maaiaa Mai Udaas Baas Biralo Bairaagee Hai ॥68॥

One who remains absorbed in the lotus-like holy feet of the True Guru remains unsoiled by the effect of maya (mammon). Only a rare person achieves renunciation from material attractions of the world. (68)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਨਾਉ ਬੂਡਤ ਸੈ ਜੋਈ ਨਿਕਸੈ ਸੋਈ ਭਲੋ ਬੂਡਿ ਗਏ ਪਾਛੇ ਪਛਤਾਇਓ ਰਹਿ ਜਾਤ ਹੈ ।

जैसे नाउ बूडत सै जोई निकसै सोई भलो बूडि गए पाछे पछताइओ रहि जात है ।

Jaisay Naau Boodat Sai Joee Nikasai Soee Bhalo , Boodi Gaay Paachhay Pachhataaiao Rahi Jaat Hai ।

Blessed are those who are saved from a capsizing boat. If drowned, there would be nothing but repentance.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਘਰ ਲਾਗੇ ਆਗਿ ਜੋਈ ਬਚੈ ਸੋਈ ਭਲੋ ਜਰਿ ਬੁਝੇ ਪਾਛੇ ਕਛੁ ਬਸੁ ਨ ਬਸਾਤ ਹੈ ।

जैसे घर लागे आगि जोईबचै सोई भलो जरि बुझे पाछे कछु बसु न बसात है ।

Jaisay Ghar Laagay Aagi Joee Bachai Soee Bhalo , Jari Bujhay Paachhay Kachhu Basu N Basaat Hai ।

All those who escape from a burning house are blessed people. Nothing can be done if one is burnt into ashes.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਜੈਸੇ ਚੋਰ ਲਾਗੇ ਜਾਗੇ ਜੋਈ ਰਹੈ ਸੋਈ ਭਲੋ ਸੋਇ ਗਏ ਰੀਤੋ ਘਰ ਦੇਖੈ ਉਠਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਤ ਹੈ ।

जैसे चोर लागे जागे जोई रहै सोई भलो सोइ गए रीतो घर देखै उठि प्रात है ।

Jaisay Chor Laagay Jaagay Joee Rahai Soee Bhalo , Soi Gaay Reeto Ghar Daykhai Outthi Praat Hai ।

As one wakes up when the thief is committing theft, whatever is left behind by him is bonus and blessing. Otherwise one would find the house empty in the morning.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਤੈਸੇ ਅੰਤ ਕਾਲ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਸਰਨਿ ਆਵੈ ਪਾਵੈ ਮੋਖ ਪਦਵੀ ਨਾਤਰ ਬਿਲਲਾਤ ਹੈ ॥੬੯॥

तैसे अंत काल गुर चरन सरनि आवै पावै मोख पदवी नातर बिललात है ॥६९॥

Taisay Ant Kaal Gur Charan Sarani Aavai , Paavai Mokh Padavee Naatar Bilalaat Hai ॥69॥

Similarly if a wayward person comes to the refuge of Guru even at the near end of his life, he can achieve a state of emancipation. Otherwise he would fall in the hands of angels of death and keep wailing. (69)

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye


ਅੰਤ ਕਾਲ ਏਕ ਘਰੀ ਨਿਗ੍ਰਹ ਕੈ ਸਤੀ ਹੋਇ ਧੰਨਿ ਧੰਨਿ ਕਹਤ ਹੈ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਜੀ ।

अंत काल एक घरी निग्रह कै सती होइ धंनि धंनि कहत है सकल संसार जी ।

Ant Kaal Ayk Gharee Nigrah Kai Satee Hoi , Dhanni Dhanni Kahat Hai Sakal Sansaar Jee ।

Controlling her mind and with utmost determination, when a woman jumps into the pyre of her husband and self immolates herself, the whole world applauds her effort of being a loving and devoted wife.

Bhai Gurdas ji / / / Kabit Savaiye



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