Japji Sahib English)

HHl HlJ8
HHl HlJ8
Japji
Japji
Sahib
Sahib
Japji Sahib
ik ounkaar satnaam kartaa purakh nirbhau
nirvair akaal moorat ajoonee saibhun(g)
gur prasaad
+
+
Hl3H =3 lU
Hl3H =3 lU
l= o= Hl3 oHl H I
l= o= Hl3 oHl H I
Hle
Hle
One Universal Creator Being. The

One Universal Creator Being. The
Name Is Truth. Creative Being
Name Is Truth. Creative Being
Personified. No Fear. No Hatred.
Personified. No Fear. No Hatred.
Image Of The Undying, Beyond Birth,
Image Of The Undying, Beyond Birth,
Self
Self
-
-
Existent. By Guru's Grace ~
Existent. By Guru's Grace ~
jap
H
H
Jap
Jap
aad sach jugaad sach
ole HU HIle HU
ole HU HIle HU
True In The Primal Beginning. True

True In The Primal Beginning. True
Throughout The Ages.
Throughout The Ages.
hai bhee sach, naanak hosee bhee sach
J l HU = JHl l HU 9
J l HU = JHl l HU 9
True Here And Now. O Nanak,
True Here And Now. O Nanak,
Forever And Ever True. ||1||
Forever And Ever True. ||1||
sochai soch na hovee, j sochee lukh vaar
HU HlU
HU HlU
J=8l H HUl =
J=8l H HUl =
Ritual purification, though million

Ritual purification, though million
-
-
fold, may not purify the mind;
fold, may not purify the mind;
chupai chup na hove-ee
j laa rehaa liv taar
U
U
U
U
J=8l H l8 J l=
J=8l H l8 J l=
3
3
By remaining silent, inner silence is

By remaining silent, inner silence is
not obtained, even by remaining
not obtained, even by remaining
lovingly absorbed deep within.
lovingly absorbed deep within.
bhukhiaa bhukh na utree
j bannaa pureeaa bhaar
lo
lo
U3l H 8 lo
U3l H 8 lo
The hunger of the hungry is not

The hunger of the hungry is not
appeased, even by piling up loads
appeased, even by piling up loads
of worldly goods.
of worldly goods.
sehas siaanpaa lakh hohi,
ta ek na chalai naal
HJH lHo JlJ
HJH lHo JlJ
3
3
l8=
l8=
U
U
l
l
Hundreds of thousands of clever

Hundreds of thousands of clever
tricks, but not even one of them
tricks, but not even one of them
will go along with you in the end.
will go along with you in the end.
kiv sachiaaraa hoeeai
kiv koorrai tuttai paal
l== HlUo J8lo l== =J 3c
l== HlUo J8lo l== =J 3c
l
l
So how can you become truthful?

So how can you become truthful?
And how can the veil of illusion be
And how can the veil of illusion be
torn away?
torn away?
hukam razaaee chalnaa
naanak likhiaa naal
J=lH H8l U = llo
J=lH H8l U = llo
l
l
9
9
O Nanak, it is written that you shall
O Nanak, it is written that you shall
obey the
obey the
Hukam
Hukam
of His Command,
of His Command,
and walk in the Way of His Will.
and walk in the Way of His Will.
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hukmee hovan aakaar
hukam na kehiaa jaaee
J=Hl J=l o= J=H
J=Hl J=l o= J=H
=lJo
=lJo
H8l
H8l
By His Command, bodies are

By His Command, bodies are
created; His Command cannot be
created; His Command cannot be
described.
described.
hukmee hovan jeea
hukam milai vaddiaaee
J=Hl J=l Hlo J=lH lH
J=Hl J=l Hlo J=lH lH
=lo8l
=lo8l
By His Command, souls come into

By His Command, souls come into
being; by His Command, glory and
being; by His Command, glory and
greatness are obtained.
greatness are obtained.
hukmee utum neech
hukam likh dukh sukh paaeeahi
J=Hl U3H lU J=lH ll e H
J=Hl U3H lU J=lH ll e H
8lolJ
8lolJ
By His Command, some are high

By His Command, some are high
and some are low; by His Written
and some are low; by His Written
Command, pain and pleasure are
Command, pain and pleasure are
obtained.
obtained.
eknaa hukmee bakhshees
ek hukmee sadaa bhavaaeeahi
l8= J=Hl 8HlH l8l= J=Hl He
l8= J=Hl 8HlH l8l= J=Hl He
=8lolJ
=8lolJ
Some, by His Command, are

Some, by His Command, are
blessed and forgiven; others, by His
blessed and forgiven; others, by His
Command, wander aimlessly
Command, wander aimlessly
forever.
forever.
hukmai andar sabh ko
baahar hukam na ko
J=H oel H = 8Jl J=H
J=H oel H = 8Jl J=H
=l8
=l8
Everyone is subject to His

Everyone is subject to His
Command; no one is beyond His
Command; no one is beyond His
Command.
Command.
naanak hukmai je bujhai
ta haumai kehai na ko
= J=H H 8
= J=H H 8
3
3
JUH =J
JUH =J
=l8
=l8
7
7
O Nanak, one who understands His
O Nanak, one who understands His
Command, does not speak in ego.
Command, does not speak in ego.
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gaavai ko taan hovai kisai taan
I= = 3 J= l=H 3
I= = 3 J= l=H 3
Some sing of His Power

Some sing of His Power
-
-
who has
who has
that Power?
that Power?
gaavai ko daat jaanai neeshaan
I= = el3 H lH
I= = el3 H lH
Some sing of His Gifts, and know

Some sing of His Gifts, and know
His Sign and Insignia.
His Sign and Insignia.
gaavai ko gun vaddiaaeeaa chaar
I= = I =lo8lo U
I= = I =lo8lo U
Some sing of His Glorious Virtues,

Some sing of His Glorious Virtues,
Greatness and Beauty.
Greatness and Beauty.
gaavai ko vidiaa vikham veechaar
I= = l=leo l=H =lU
I= = l=leo l=H =lU
Some sing of knowledge obtained of

Some sing of knowledge obtained of
Him, through difficult philosophical
Him, through difficult philosophical
studies.
studies.
gaavai ko saaj kar tan kheh
I= = HlH = 3 J
I= = HlH = 3 J
Some sing that He fashions the

Some sing that He fashions the
body, and then again reduces it to
body, and then again reduces it to
dust.
dust.
gaavai ko jeea lai phir deh
I= = Hlo l=l eJ
I= = Hlo l=l eJ
Some sing that He takes life away,

Some sing that He takes life away,
and then again restores it.
and then again restores it.
gaavai ko jaapai disai door
I= = H leH el
I= = H leH el
Some sing that He seems so very

Some sing that He seems so very
far away.
far away.
gaavai ko vekhai haadraa hadoor
I= = = Je Jel
I= = = Je Jel
Some sing that He watches over us,

Some sing that He watches over us,
face to face, ever
face to face, ever
-
-
present.
present.
kathnaa kathee na aavai tott
=u =ul
=u =ul
o= 3lc
o= 3lc
There is no shortage of those who

There is no shortage of those who
preach and teach.
preach and teach.
kath kath kathee kottee kott kott
=lu =lu =ul =cl =lc =lc
=lu =lu =ul =cl =lc =lc
Millions upon millions offer millions
Millions upon millions offer millions
of sermons and stories.
of sermons and stories.
de(n)daa d lai(n)de thak paahi
ee e e ul= lJ
ee e e ul= lJ
The Great Giver keeps on giving,

The Great Giver keeps on giving,
while those who receive grow weary
while those who receive grow weary
of receiving.
of receiving.
jugaa jugantar khaahee khaahi
HI HI3l Jl lJ
HI HI3l Jl lJ
Throughout the ages, consumers

Throughout the ages, consumers
consume.
consume.
hukmee hukam chalaae raahu
J=Hl J=H U8 J
J=Hl J=H U8 J
The Commander, by His Command,

The Commander, by His Command,
leads us to walk on the Path.
leads us to walk on the Path.
naanak vigsai veparvaahu
= l=IH ==J
= l=IH ==J
=
=
O Nanak, He blossoms forth,
O Nanak, He blossoms forth,
Carefree and Untroubled. ||3||
Carefree and Untroubled. ||3||
saachaa saahib saach naa
bhaakhiaa bhaao apaar
HU HlJ8 HU l8 lo U
HU HlJ8 HU l8 lo U
o
o
True is the Master, True is His

True is the Master, True is His
Name
Name
-
-
speak it with infinite love.
speak it with infinite love.
aakhehi mangehi dehi dehi
daat kar daataar
olJ HIlJ elJ elJ el3 =
olJ HIlJ elJ elJ el3 =
e3
e3
People beg and pray, ""Give to us,

People beg and pray, ""Give to us,
give to us"", and the Great Giver
give to us"", and the Great Giver
gives His Gifts.
gives His Gifts.
pher k agai rakheeai jit disai darbaar
=l l= oI lo lH3 leH e8
=l l= oI lo lH3 leH e8
So what offering can we place

So what offering can we place
before Him, by which we might see
before Him, by which we might see
the
the
Darbaar
Darbaar
of His Court?
of His Court?
mohau k bolan boleeai jit sun dhar piaar
HJ l= 8 8lo lH3 Hl
HJ l= 8 8lo lH3 Hl
u
u
lo
lo
What words can we speak to evoke

What words can we speak to evoke
His Love?
His Love?
amrit velaa sach naao vaddiaaee veechaar
olH3 = HU U =lo8l =lU
olH3 = HU U =lo8l =lU
In the
In the
Amrit Velaa
Amrit Velaa
, the ambrosial
, the ambrosial
hours before dawn, chant the True
hours before dawn, chant the True
Name, and contemplate His
Name, and contemplate His
Glorious Greatness.
Glorious Greatness.
karmee aavai kaprraa nadree mokh duaar
=Hl o= =J el H eo
=Hl o= =J el H eo
By the karma of past actions, the

By the karma of past actions, the
robe of this physical body is
robe of this physical body is
obtained. By His Grace, the Gate of
obtained. By His Grace, the Gate of
Liberation is found.
Liberation is found.
naanak vai jaaneeai sabh aap sachiaar
= 8= Hlo H o HlUo
= 8= Hlo H o HlUo
u
u
O Nanak, know this well: the True
O Nanak, know this well: the True
One Himself is All. ||4||
One Himself is All. ||4||
thaapiaa na jaa keetaa na ho
ulo Hl8 =l3 Jl8
ulo Hl8 =l3 Jl8
He cannot be established, He
He cannot be established, He
cannot be created.
cannot be created.
aap aap niranjan so
o ol lH Hl8
o ol lH Hl8
He Himself is Immaculate and Pure.

He Himself is Immaculate and Pure.
jin seviaa tin paaeiaa maan
lHl Hl=o l3l l8o H
lHl Hl=o l3l l8o H
Those who serve Him are honored.

Those who serve Him are honored.
naanak gaaveeai gunee nidhaan
= I=lo Il lu
= I=lo Il lu
O Nanak, sing of the Lord, the

O Nanak, sing of the Lord, the
Treasure of Excellence.
Treasure of Excellence.
gaaveeai suneeai man rakheeai bhaao
I=lo Hlo
I=lo Hlo
Hl
Hl
lo U
lo U
Sing, and listen, and let your mind

Sing, and listen, and let your mind
be filled with love.
be filled with love.
dukh parhar sukh ghar lai jaa
e Jl H =l Hl8
e Jl H =l Hl8
Your pain shall be sent far away,

Your pain shall be sent far away,
and peace shall come to your
and peace shall come to your
home.
home.
gurmukh naadun(g) gurmukh vedun(g)
gurmukh rehiaa sumaaee
IHl e IHl =e IHl lJo
IHl e IHl =e IHl lJo
HH8l
HH8l
Following the Gurus Word one can

Following the Gurus Word one can
listen to the Sound
listen to the Sound
-
-
current of the
current of the
Naad
Naad
, and wisdom is obtained.
, and wisdom is obtained.
Through the Guru's Word one
Through the Guru's Word one
realises Vaheguru is all
realises Vaheguru is all
-
-
pervading.
pervading.
gur eesar gur gorakh barmaa
gur paarbatee maaee
I
I
8lH
8lH
I
I
I 8H
I 8H
I
I
83l
83l
H8l
H8l
For a true follower of the Guru, his

For a true follower of the Guru, his
Guru is like Shiva, Brahma and
Guru is like Shiva, Brahma and
Vishnu and their spouses.
Vishnu and their spouses.
Therefore, one need not worship any deity and
Therefore, one need not worship any deity and
instead respect follow his own Guru.
instead respect follow his own Guru.
j ho jaanaa aakhaa naahee
kehnaa kathan na jaaee
H JU H o Jl =J =u
H JU H o Jl =J =u
H8l
H8l
Even knowing Vaheguru, I cannot

Even knowing Vaheguru, I cannot
describe Him; He cannot be
describe Him; He cannot be
described in words.
described in words.
guraa ek dehi bujhaaee
I l8= elJ 88l
I l8= elJ 88l
The Guru has given me this one

understanding:
understanding:
sabhnaa jeeaa kaa ek daataa
so mai visar na jaaee
H Hlo = l8= e3
H Hlo = l8= e3
H
H
H l=Hl
H l=Hl
H8l
H8l
there is only the One, the Giver of

all souls. May I never forget Him!
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teerath naavaa j tis bhaavaa
vin bhaan ke naa karee
3llu = H l3H = l= l=
3llu = H l3H = l= l=
l8 =l
l8 =l
If I am pleasing to Him, then that is

If I am pleasing to Him, then that is
my pilgrimage and cleansing bath.
my pilgrimage and cleansing bath.
Without pleasing Him, what good
Without pleasing Him, what good
are ritual cleansings?
are ritual cleansings?
jetee sirath upaaee vekhaa
vin karmaa ke milai le-ee
H3l lHl U8l = l= =H l=
H3l lHl U8l = l= =H l=
lH 8l
lH 8l
I gaze upon all the created beings:

I gaze upon all the created beings:
without the karma of good actions,
without the karma of good actions,
what are they given to receive?
what are they given to receive?
mat vich ratan javaahar maanik
j ek gur kee sikh sunnee
Hl3 l=lU 3 H=J Hl= H l8=
Hl3 l=lU 3 H=J Hl= H l8=
I =l lH Hl
I =l lH Hl
Within the mind are gems, jewels

Within the mind are gems, jewels
and rubies, if you listen to the
and rubies, if you listen to the
Guru's Teachings, even once.
Guru's Teachings, even once.
guraa ek dehi bujhaaee
I l8= elJ 88l
I l8= elJ 88l

understanding:
understanding:
sabhnaa jeeaa kaa ek daataa
so mai visar na jaaee
H Hlo = l8= e3
H Hlo = l8= e3
H
H
H l=Hl
H l=Hl
H8l
H8l

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j jug chaar aarjaa hor dasoonee ho
H
H
HI
HI
U oH J eHl Jl8
U oH J eHl Jl8
Even if you could live throughout

Even if you could live throughout
the four ages, or even ten times
the four ages, or even ten times
more,
more,
navaa khanddaa vich jaaneeai
naal chalai sabh ko
= l=lU Hlo l U H
= l=lU Hlo l U H
=l8
=l8
and even if you were known

and even if you were known
throughout the nine continents and
throughout the nine continents and
followed by all,
followed by all,
changaa naao rakhaae kai
jas keerat jag le-e
UI U l8 = HH =ll3
UI U l8 = HH =ll3
HlI
HlI
l8
l8
with a good name and reputation,

with a good name and reputation,
with praise and fame throughout
with praise and fame throughout
the world
the world
-
-
j tis nadar na aave-ee
ta vaat na puchhai k
H l3H el
H l3H el
o=8l
o=8l
3
3
=3
=3

=
=
still, if the Lord does not bless you

still, if the Lord does not bless you
with His Glance of Grace, then who
with His Glance of Grace, then who
cares? What is the use?
cares? What is the use?
keettaa andar keett kar dosee dos dhar
=lc oel =lc =l eHl eH
=lc oel =lc =l eHl eH
u
u
Among worms, you would be
Among worms, you would be
considered a lowly worm, and even
considered a lowly worm, and even
contemptible sinners would hold
contemptible sinners would hold
you in contempt.
you in contempt.
naanak nirgun gun kar
gunvantiaa gun d
= lIl I = I=l3o I
= lIl I = I=l3o I
e
e
O Nanak, Vaheguru blesses the

O Nanak, Vaheguru blesses the
unworthy with virtue, and bestows
unworthy with virtue, and bestows
virtue on the virtuous.
virtue on the virtuous.
tehaa ko na sujhe-ee j tis gun ko kar
3J =l8
3J =l8
H8l lH l3H I =l8 =

H8l lH l3H I =l8 =
No one can even imagine anyone

No one can even imagine anyone
who can bestow virtue upon Him.
who can bestow virtue upon Him.
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sunniai sidh peer sur naath
Hlo lHu l Hl u
Hlo lHu l Hl u
Listening to the Name of Vaheguru

the spiritual status of the
the spiritual status of the
Siddhas
Siddhas
,
,
the spiritual teachers, the heroic
the spiritual teachers, the heroic
warriors, the yogic masters is
warriors, the yogic masters is
achieved.
achieved.
sunniai dharat dhaval aakaas
Hlo ul3 u= o=H
Hlo ul3 u= o=H
Listening to the Name of Vaheguru,

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru,
the reality that Vaheguru, the
the reality that Vaheguru, the
Creator, is the supporter of the
Creator, is the supporter of the
earth is known.
earth is known.
Instead of the mythological belief that a white bull
Instead of the mythological belief that a white bull
supports the earth.
supports the earth.
sunniai deep loa paataal
Hlo el o 3
Hlo el o 3

knowledge of the world, continents
knowledge of the world, continents
and planets is gained.
and planets is gained.
sunniai pohi na sakai kaal
Hlo lJ
Hlo lJ
H= =
H= =

one sheds all fears so that even
one sheds all fears so that even
Death cannot frighten the person.
Death cannot frighten the person.
naanak bhagtaa sadaa vigaas
= I3 He l=IH
= I3 He l=IH
O Nanak, the devotees are forever

in bliss.
in bliss.
sunniai dookh paap kaa naas
Hlo e = H \
Hlo e = H \
pain and sins (wrong doings) are
pain and sins (wrong doings) are
erased. ||8||
erased. ||8||
sunniai eesar barmaa ind
Hlo 8lH 8H l8e
Hlo 8lH 8H l8e

the spiritual status of
the spiritual status of
Shiva
Shiva
(god of
(god of
death)
death)
, Brahma
, Brahma
(god of creation)
(god of creation)
and
and
Indra
Indra
(god of rain)
(god of rain)
is obtained.
is obtained.
sunniai mukh saalaahann mand
Hlo Hl HJ He
Hlo Hl HJ He

even a sinner begins uttering
even a sinner begins uttering
praises of Him.
praises of Him.
sunniai jog jugat tan bhed
Hlo
Hlo
HI
HI
HIl3 3l e
HIl3 3l e

the method of
the method of
realising
realising
Him and the
Him and the
secrets of the human body become
secrets of the human body become
known.
known.
sunniai saast simrit ved
Hlo HH3 lHlHl3 =e
Hlo HH3 lHlHl3 =e

the Spiritual Message of the
the Spiritual Message of the
Shaastras
Shaastras
, the
, the
Simritees
Simritees
and the
and the
Vedas is attained.
Vedas is attained.
= I3 He l=IH
= I3 He l=IH

in bliss.
in bliss.
Hlo e = H \
Hlo e = H \
pain and sins are erased. ||9||
Hlo H3 H3 lIo
Hlo H3 H3 lIo

truthfulness, contentment and
truthfulness, contentment and
spiritual wisdom are obtained.
spiritual wisdom are obtained.
sunniai sat santokh giaan.
sunniai athsath kaa ishnaan
Hlo oHl = l8H
Hlo oHl = l8H

spiritual benefit of the bath at the
spiritual benefit of the bath at the
sixty
sixty
-
-
eight places of pilgrimage is
eight places of pilgrimage is
obtained.
obtained.
sunniai parr parr paavehi maan
Hlo lJ lJ =lJ H
Hlo lJ lJ =lJ H
Listening and reading again and

Listening and reading again and
again the Name of Vaheguru and
again the Name of Vaheguru and
reading one gets
reading one gets
honours
honours
.
.
sunniai laagai sehaj dhiaan
Hlo I HJlH luo
Hlo I HJlH luo

one is absorbed in the meditation of
one is absorbed in the meditation of
Vaheguru easily.
Vaheguru easily.
= I3 He l=IH
= I3 He l=IH

in bliss.
in bliss.
Hlo e = H 9O
Hlo e = H 9O
sunniai suraa gunaa k gaah
Hlo H I = IJ
Hlo H I = IJ

one dives deep into the ocean of
one dives deep into the ocean of
virtues.
virtues.
sunniai sekh peer paatishaah
Hlo H l l3HJ
Hlo H l l3HJ

one becomes a scholar, a spiritual
one becomes a scholar, a spiritual
guide, and an emperor.
guide, and an emperor.
sunniai andh paavehi raahu
Hlo ou =lJ J
Hlo ou =lJ J

even the blind find the Path.
even the blind find the Path.
sunniai haath hovai asgaahu
Hlo Ju J= oHIJ
Hlo Ju J= oHIJ

the Unfathomable Lord becomes
the Unfathomable Lord becomes
fathomable.
fathomable.
naanak bhagataa sadaa vigaas
= I3 He l=IH
= I3 He l=IH

in bliss.
in bliss.
Hlo e = H 99
Hlo e = H 99
mann kee gat kehee na jaa
H =l Il3 =Jl
H =l Il3 =Jl
Hl8
Hl8
The state of mind (of the devotee),

The state of mind (of the devotee),
who obeys Vaheguru, cannot be
who obeys Vaheguru, cannot be
described.
described.
j ko kehai pichhai pachhtaa
H = =J l 3l8
H = =J l 3l8
One trying to describe it, will have

One trying to describe it, will have
to repent afterwards.
to repent afterwards.
kaagad kalam na likhanhaar
=Ile =H
=Ile =H
lJ
lJ
There is neither the paper and pen

There is neither the paper and pen
nor the writer,
nor the writer,
mann kaa behi karan veechaar
H = 8lJ =l =lU
H = 8lJ =l =lU
Who can sit and describe the state
Who can sit and describe the state
of the devotee, who obeys
of the devotee, who obeys
Vaheguru.
Vaheguru.
aisaa naam niranjan ho
oH H lH Jl8
oH H lH Jl8
Such is the Name of the

Immaculate Lord.
Immaculate Lord.
j ko mann jaanai man ko
H = Hl H Hl =l8 97
H = Hl H Hl =l8 97
One obeying Vaheguru realises this
bliss given by such obedience in
their mind. ||12||
their mind. ||12||
mannai surat hovai man budh
H Hl3 J=
H Hl3 J=
Hl
Hl
8lu
8lu
By obeying Vaheguru
By obeying Vaheguru
consciousness, divine knowledge
consciousness, divine knowledge
and understanding are acquired.
and understanding are acquired.
mannai sagal bhavan kee sudh
H HI = =l Hlu
H HI = =l Hlu
Knowledge of all spheres is

Knowledge of all spheres is
acquired by obeying Vaheguru.
acquired by obeying Vaheguru.
mannai muhi chottaa naa khaa
H HlJ Uc l8
H HlJ Uc l8
Believer in Vaheguru does not get
Believer in Vaheguru does not get
blows of death on the face.
blows of death on the face.
mannai jam kai saath na jaa
H HH = Hlu
H HH = Hlu
Hl8
Hl8
One who obeys Vaheguru will not

One who obeys Vaheguru will not
be caught by the Messenger of
be caught by the Messenger of
Death.
Death.
oH H lH Jl8
oH H lH Jl8

Immaculate Lord.
Immaculate Lord.
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9=
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9=
their mind. ||13||
their mind. ||13||
mannai maarag thaak na paa
H HlI =
H HlI =
l8
l8
One who obeys Vaheguru will face

One who obeys Vaheguru will face
no hindrance in his way.
no hindrance in his way.
mannai pat sio pargatt jaa
H l3 lHU Ic Hl8
H l3 lHU Ic Hl8
One who obeys Vaheguru goes to

One who obeys Vaheguru goes to
the next world with honour and
the next world with honour and
fame.
fame.
mannai mag na chalai panth
H HI
H HI
U u
U u
One who obeys Vaheguru is not

One who obeys Vaheguru is not
misled (and does not practice
misled (and does not practice
worldly rites and rituals).
worldly rites and rituals).
mannai dharam setee sanbandh
H uH H3l H8u
H uH H3l H8u
One who obeys Vaheguru loves

One who obeys Vaheguru loves
Truth.
Truth.
oH H lH Jl8
oH H lH Jl8

Immaculate Lord.
Immaculate Lord.
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9u
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9u
their mind. ||14||
their mind. ||14||
mannai paavehi mokh duaar
H =lJ H eo
H =lJ H eo
One who obeys Vaheguru reaches

One who obeys Vaheguru reaches
the door of salvation.
the door of salvation.
mannai parvaarai saadhaar
H = Hu
H = Hu
One who obeys Vaheguru reforms

One who obeys Vaheguru reforms
their family members.
their family members.
mannai tarai taar gur sikh
H 3 3
H 3 3
I
I
lH
lH
One who obeys Vaheguru swims

One who obeys Vaheguru swims
(across the world ocean) and
(across the world ocean) and
causes true disciples of the Guru to
causes true disciples of the Guru to
do so.
do so.
mannai naanak bhavehi na bhikh
H = =lJ l
H = =lJ l
One who who obeys Vaheguru
One who who obeys Vaheguru
never has an occasion to beg (from
never has an occasion to beg (from
others).
others).
oH H lH Jl8
oH H lH Jl8

Immaculate Lord.
Immaculate Lord.
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9
H = Hl H Hl =l8 9
their mind. ||15||
their mind. ||15||
panch parvaan panch pardhaan
U = U u
U = U u
Saints are supreme and approved

Saints are supreme and approved
(by Vaheguru).
(by Vaheguru).
panch paavehi dargehi maan
U =lJ eIlJ H
U =lJ eIlJ H
Saints gain honour in the Court of

Saints gain honour in the Court of
Vaheguru.
Vaheguru.
panch sohehi dar raajaan
U HJlJ
U HJlJ
el
el
H
H
Vahegurus saints look beautiful in

Vahegurus saints look beautiful in
His Court.
His Court.
panchaa kaa gur eik dhiaan
U = I 8= luo
U = I 8= luo
Saints concentrate their minds on
Saints concentrate their minds on
the Guru alone.
the Guru alone.
j ko kehai karai veechaar
H = =J = =lU
H = =J = =lU
One may reflect on Vaheguru and

One may reflect on Vaheguru and
describe Him as much as possible;
describe Him as much as possible;
kart kai karnai naahee sumaar
=3 = = Jl HH
=3 = = Jl HH
Yet the doings of Vaheguru cannot

Yet the doings of Vaheguru cannot
be counted.
be counted.
dhaul dharam de-eiaa kaa poot
u uH el8o = 3
u uH el8o = 3
The (mythical bull representing
The (mythical bull representing
piety) is the outcome of the
piety) is the outcome of the
compassion (of Vaheguru).
compassion (of Vaheguru).
Note: The mythical bull is believed to support the
Note: The mythical bull is believed to support the
Earth from underneath.
Earth from underneath.
santokh thaap rakhiaa jin soot
H3 ul lo lHl Hl3
H3 ul lo lHl Hl3
It (Vahegurus compassion) holds

It (Vahegurus compassion) holds
the earth at its position with
the earth at its position with
patience.
patience.
j ko bujhai hovai sachiaar
H = 8 J= HlUo
H = 8 J= HlUo
One will be called true if they

One will be called true if they
realise this (and),
realise this (and),
dhavlai upar kethaa bhaar
u= Ul =3
u= Ul =3
If he can know as to how much

If he can know as to how much
weight is place on the supposed
weight is place on the supposed
bull.
bull.
dhartee hor parai hor hor
u3l J J J
u3l J J J
Beyond this earth there are many
Beyond this earth there are many
more and more earths.
more and more earths.
tis t bhaar talai kavan jor
l3H 3 3 == H
l3H 3 3 == H
What powers bears their load from

What powers bears their load from
underneath? (not the supposed
underneath? (not the supposed
bull, but Vahegurus laws).
bull, but Vahegurus laws).
jeea jaat rangaa k naav
Hlo Hl3 I = =
Hlo Hl3 I = =
There is the ever flowing pen of

There is the ever flowing pen of
Vaheguru.
Vaheguru.
sabhunaa likhiaa vurree kalaam
H llo =Jl =H
H llo =Jl =H
It inscribed various kinds,

It inscribed various kinds,
colours
colours
,
,
and names of all things.
and names of all things.
ehu lekhaa likh jaanai ko
8J ll H =l8
8J ll H =l8
Even if some know how to write this

Even if some know how to write this
account (then),
account (then),
lekhaa likhiaa ketaa ho
llo =3 Jl8
llo =3 Jl8
Just imagine what a huge scroll it

Just imagine what a huge scroll it
would take!
would take!
ketaa taan suaalihu roop
=3 3 HolJ
=3 3 HolJ
What power! What fascinating

What power! What fascinating
beauty!
beauty!
ketee daat jaanai kaun koot
=3l el3 H = =3
=3l el3 H = =3
And what gifts! Who can know their

And what gifts! Who can know their
extent?
extent?
keetaa pasaao eiko kavaao
=l3 HU 8= ==U
=l3 HU 8= ==U
You created the vast expanse of the

You created the vast expanse of the
Universe with One Word!
Universe with One Word!
tis t ho lakh dareeaao
l3H 3 J8 eloU
l3H 3 J8 eloU
Hundreds of thousands of rivers

Hundreds of thousands of rivers
began to flow.
began to flow.
kadrat kavan kehaa veechaar
=el3 == =J =lU
=el3 == =J =lU
How can Your Creative Potency be

How can Your Creative Potency be
described?
described?
vaariaa na jaavaa eik vaar
=lo
=lo
H= 8= =
H= 8= =
I cannot even once be a sacrifice to

You.
You.
jo tudh bhaavai saaee bhalee kaar
H 3u = H8l l =
H 3u = H8l l =
Whatever pleases You is the only

good done,
good done,
too sadaa salaamat nirunkaar
3 He HHl3 l=
3 He HHl3 l=
9
9
You, Eternal and Formless One!
You, Eternal and Formless One!
||16||
||16||
asankh jap asankh bhaao
oH H oH U
oH H oH U
Ways of meditations and of those

Ways of meditations and of those
who meditate upon Vaheguru
who meditate upon Vaheguru
lovingly are countless.
lovingly are countless.
asankh poojaa asankh tap thaao
oH H oH 3 3U
oH H oH 3 3U
Ways of worshipping Vaheguru are

Ways of worshipping Vaheguru are
countless and those who practice
countless and those who practice
penance are countless.
penance are countless.
asankh granth mukh ved paath
oH Iu Hl =e
oH Iu Hl =e
Scriptures are countless and those

Scriptures are countless and those
who can ritually recite the Vedas are
who can ritually recite the Vedas are
countless.
countless.
asankh jog man rehehi udaas
oH
oH
HI Hl
HI Hl
JlJ UeH
JlJ UeH
Yogis, who in their minds have no

Yogis, who in their minds have no
attachment for the world, are
attachment for the world, are
countless.
countless.
asankh bhagat gun giaan veechaar
oH I3 I lIo =lU
oH I3 I lIo =lU
True devotees, who reflect over the

True devotees, who reflect over the
excellences and knowledge of
excellences and knowledge of
Vaheguru, are countless.
Vaheguru, are countless.
asankh satee asankh daataar
oH H3l oH e3
oH H3l oH e3
Pious humans and those who

Pious humans and those who
distribute charities are countless.
distribute charities are countless.
asankh soor muh bhakh saar
oH H HJ H
oH H HJ H
Countless heroic spiritual warriors,
Countless heroic spiritual warriors,
who bear the brunt of the attack in
who bear the brunt of the attack in
battle (who with their mouths eat
battle (who with their mouths eat
steel).
steel).
asankh mon liv laa taar
oH Hl l= l8 3
oH Hl l= l8 3
Saints who remain silent and

Saints who remain silent and
lovingly meditate continuously on
lovingly meditate continuously on
Vaheguru are countless.
Vaheguru are countless.
kudrat kavan kehaa veechaar
=el3 == =J =lU
=el3 == =J =lU
What power can describe Vaheguru

What power can describe Vaheguru
or His schemes?
or His schemes?
=lo
=lo
H= 8= =
H= 8= =

You.
You.
H 3u = H8l l =
H 3u = H8l l =

good done,
good done,
3 He HHl3 l=
3 He HHl3 l=
9
9
You, Eternal and Formless One.
||17||
||17||
asankh moorakh andh ghor
oH H
oH H
ou
ou
=
=
Countless are foolish persons and

Countless are foolish persons and
those who are completely blind
those who are completely blind
(spiritually).
(spiritually).
asankh chor haraamkhor
oH U JH
oH U JH
Countless are thieves and

Countless are thieves and
embezzlers of others property.
embezzlers of others property.
asankh amar kar jaahi jor
oH oH =l HlJ H
oH oH =l HlJ H
Countless leave this world after

Countless leave this world after
establishing their kingdoms by
establishing their kingdoms by
force.
force.
asankh galvadh hatiaa kamaahi
oH I=U Jl3o =HlJ
oH I=U Jl3o =HlJ
Countless are cut

Countless are cut
-
-
throats who
throats who
commit murders.
commit murders.
asankh paapee paap kar jaahi
oH l =l HlJ
oH l =l HlJ
Countless are sinners who commit

Countless are sinners who commit
sins.
sins.
asankh koorriaar koorr phiraahi
oH =lJo =J l=lJ
oH =lJo =J l=lJ
Countless are liars, who practice

Countless are liars, who practice
falsehood and suffer
falsehood and suffer
transmigration.
transmigration.
asankh malechh mal bhakh khaahi
oH H H l lJ
oH H H l lJ
Countless sinners are filthy and eat

Countless sinners are filthy and eat
(speak) filth.
(speak) filth.
asankh nindak sir karehi bhaar
oH le= lHl =lJ
oH le= lHl =lJ
Countless are the slanderers, who

Countless are the slanderers, who
carry the weight of their sins on
carry the weight of their sins on
their heads.
their heads.
naanak neech kehai veechaar
= lU =J =lU
= lU =J =lU
Nanak describes the state of the

Nanak describes the state of the
lowly.
lowly.
=lo
=lo
H= 8= =
H= 8= =

You.
You.
H 3u = H8l l =
H 3u = H8l l =

good done,
good done,
3 He HHl3 l=
3 He HHl3 l=
9\
9\
||18||
||18||
asankh naav asankh thaav
oH = oH u=
oH = oH u=
Vahegurus name and abodes are

Vahegurus name and abodes are
countless.
countless.
agamm agamm asankh loa
oIH oIH oH o
oIH oIH oH o
Inaccessible and inscrutable are

Inaccessible and inscrutable are
Vahegurus Realms.
Vahegurus Realms.
asankh kehehi sir bhaar ho
oH =JlJ lHl Jl8
oH =JlJ lHl Jl8
Even to say that they are countless,

Even to say that they are countless,
is to carry loads of sins on ones
is to carry loads of sins on ones
head.
head.
akhree naam akhree saalaah
ol H ol HJ
ol H ol HJ
Vahegurus Name and praises are

Vahegurus Name and praises are
uttered through words.
uttered through words.
akhree giaan geet gun gaah
ol lIo Il3 I IJ
ol lIo Il3 I IJ
Vahegurus virtues and knowledge

Vahegurus virtues and knowledge
are sung through words.
are sung through words.
akhree likhan bolan baan
ol l 8 8l
ol l 8 8l
The Divine Hymns are uttered and

The Divine Hymns are uttered and
recorded in letters,
recorded in letters,
akhraa sir sanjog vakhaan
o lHl HHI =l
o lHl HHI =l
The destiny of a person written on

The destiny of a person written on
their forehead, is declared in
their forehead, is declared in
letters.
letters.
jin eihi likh tis sir naahi
lHl 8lJ l l3H lHl lJ
lHl 8lJ l l3H lHl lJ
Vaheguru, who writes the destinies,

Vaheguru, who writes the destinies,
has no such letters on His forehead.
has no such letters on His forehead.
jiv phurmaa tiv tiv paahi
lH= =H8 l3= l3= lJ
lH= =H8 l3= l3= lJ
As He ordains, so do we receive.
As He ordains, so do we receive.
jetaa keetaa tetaa naao
H3 =l3 33 U
H3 =l3 33 U
The created universe is the

The created universe is the
manifestation of Your Name.
manifestation of Your Name.
vin naavai naahee ko thaao
l= = Jl = uU
l= = Jl = uU
Without Your Name, there is no

Without Your Name, there is no
place at all.
place at all.
kudrat kavan kehaa veechaar
=el3 == =J =lU
=el3 == =J =lU
How can I describe Your Creative

How can I describe Your Creative
Power?
Power?
=lo
=lo
H= 8= =
H= 8= =

You.
You.
H 3u = H8l l =
H 3u = H8l l =

good done,
good done,
3 He HHl3 l=
3 He HHl3 l=
9\
9\
||19||
||19||
bhareeai hath pair tan deh
lo Ju 3 eJ
lo Ju 3 eJ
When the hands and the feet and

When the hands and the feet and
the body are dirty,
the body are dirty,
paanee dhotai utras kheh
l u3 U3H J
l u3 U3H J
water can wash away the dirt.

water can wash away the dirt.
moot paleetee kaparr ho
H3 l3l =J Jl8
H3 l3l =J Jl8
When the clothes are soiled and

When the clothes are soiled and
stained by urine,
stained by urine,
d saaboon leeai ouhu dho
e H8 8lo UJ ul8
e H8 8lo UJ ul8
soap can wash them clean.

soap can wash them clean.
bhareeai mat paapaa kai sang
lo Hl3 = HlI
lo Hl3 = HlI
But when the mind is stained and

But when the mind is stained and
polluted with sins,
polluted with sins,
ouhu dhopai naavai kai rang
UJ u = = lI
UJ u = = lI
it can only be cleansed by

it can only be cleansed by
colouring
colouring
it with the Love of the Name.
it with the Love of the Name.
punnee paapee aakhan naahi
l l o lJ
l l o lJ
Calling people by mere words of

Calling people by mere words of
mouth does not make a person
mouth does not make a person
virtuous or sinful.
virtuous or sinful.
kar kar karnaa likh lai jaahu
=l =l = ll HJ
=l =l = ll HJ
actions repeated, over and over

actions repeated, over and over
again, are engraved on the heart
again, are engraved on the heart
and will be taken (read) in
and will be taken (read) in
Vahegurus Court.
Vahegurus Court.
aap beej aap hee khaahu
o 8llH o Jl J
o 8llH o Jl J
You shall harvest what you plant.

You shall harvest what you plant.
naanak hukmee aavhu jaahu
= J=Hl o=J HJ
= J=Hl o=J HJ
7O
7O
O Nanak, by the
O Nanak, by the
Hukam
Hukam
of
of
Vaheguru
Vaheguru
's
's
Command, we come
Command, we come
and go in reincarnation. ||20||
and go in reincarnation. ||20||
teerat tap deiaa dat daan
3lu 3 el8o e3 e
3lu 3 el8o e3 e
Pilgrimages, penance, compassion

Pilgrimages, penance, compassion
and charity
and charity
j ko paavai til kaa maan
H = = l3 = H
H = = l3 = H
these, by themselves, bring only an
these, by themselves, bring only an
iota of merit.
iota of merit.
sunniaa manniaa man keetaa bhaao
Hlo Hlo
Hlo Hlo
Hl
Hl
=l3 U
=l3 U
Listening and believing with love

Listening and believing with love
and humility in your mind,
and humility in your mind,
antargat teerat mal naao
o3Il3 3llu
o3Il3 3llu
Hl
Hl
U
U
cleanse yourself with the Name, at

cleanse yourself with the Name, at
the sacred shrine deep within.
the sacred shrine deep within.
sabh gun ter mai naahee ko
Hl I 3 H Jl =l8
Hl I 3 H Jl =l8
All virtues are Yours, Vaheguru, I

All virtues are Yours, Vaheguru, I
have none at all.
have none at all.
vin gun keet bhagat na ho
l= I =l3 Il3
l= I =l3 Il3
Jl8
Jl8
Without virtue, there is no

Without virtue, there is no
devotional worship.
devotional worship.
suasat aath baanee barmaao
HoHl3 olu 8l 8HU
HoHl3 olu 8l 8HU
I bow to Vaheguru, who is Himself

I bow to Vaheguru, who is Himself
the worldly wealth and is the real
the worldly wealth and is the real
Brahma
Brahma
(god of creation)
(god of creation)
, and I utter His
, and I utter His
praises.
praises.
sat suhaan sudaa man chaao
Hl3 HJ He
Hl3 HJ He
Hl
Hl
UU
UU
Vaheguru is Beautiful, True and

Vaheguru is Beautiful, True and
Eternally Joyful.
Eternally Joyful.
kavan su velaa, vakhat kavan
kavan tit, kavan vaar
== H = =3 == == lul3
== H = =3 == == lul3
== =
== =
What was that time, and what was

What was that time, and what was
that moment? What was that day,
that moment? What was that day,
and what was that date?
and what was that date?
kavan su rutee maahu
kavan jit hoaa aakaar
==l
==l
lH
lH
3l HJ == lH3 Jo
3l HJ == lH3 Jo
o=
o=
What was that season, and what

What was that season, and what
was that month, when the Universe
was that month, when the Universe
was created?
was created?
vel na paaeeaa panddtee
j hovai lekh puraan
=
=
8lo 3l lH J=
8lo 3l lH J=
The
The
Pandits
Pandits
, the religious scholars,
, the religious scholars,
cannot find that time, even if it is
cannot find that time, even if it is
written in the
written in the
Puraanas
Puraanas
.
.
vakhat na paaeiou kaadeeaa
j likhan lekh kuraan
=3
=3
l8U =elo lH ll
l8U =elo lH ll
=
=
That time is not known to the

That time is not known to the
Qazis
Qazis
, who study the
, who study the
Quran
Quran
.
.
tit vaar naa jogee jaanai
rut maahu naa koee
lul3 = HIl H l3 HJ
lul3 = HIl H l3 HJ
=8l
=8l
The day and the date are not

The day and the date are not
known to the Yogis, nor is the
known to the Yogis, nor is the
month or the season.
month or the season.
jaa kartaa sirthee ko saaj
aap jaanai soee
H =3 lHl =U HH o H
H =3 lHl =U HH o H
H8l
H8l
The Creator who created this

The Creator who created this
creation
creation
-
-
only He Himself knows.
only He Himself knows.
kiv kar aakhaa, kiv saalaahee,
kio varnee kiv jaanaa
l== =l o l== HJl l=U =l
l== =l o l== HJl l=U =l
l== H
l== H
How can we speak of Him? How can

How can we speak of Him? How can
we praise Him? How can we
we praise Him? How can we
describe Him? How can we know
describe Him? How can we know
Him?
Him?
naanak aakhan sabh ko aakhai
ek doo ek siaanaa
= ol H = o l8= e l8=
= ol H = o l8= e l8=
lHo
lHo
O Nanak, everyone speaks of Him,

O Nanak, everyone speaks of Him,
each one wiser than the rest.
each one wiser than the rest.
vaddaa saahib, vaddee naaee,
keetaa jaa kaa hovai
= HlJ8 =l 8l =l3 H =
= HlJ8 =l 8l =l3 H =
J=
J=
Great is the Master, Great is His

Great is the Master, Great is His
Name. Whatever happens is
Name. Whatever happens is
according to His Will.
according to His Will.
naanak j ko aapu jaanai
agai geiaa na sohai
= H = o H oI Il8o
= H = o H oI Il8o
HJ
HJ
79
79
O Nanak, one who claims to know
O Nanak, one who claims to know
everything will not be
everything will not be
honoured
honoured
in
in
the next world. ||21||
the next world. ||21||
paataalaa paataal, lakh aagaasaa aagaas
3 3 oIH oIH
3 3 oIH oIH
There are nether worlds beneath

There are nether worlds beneath
nether worlds, and hundreds of
nether worlds, and hundreds of
thousands of heavenly worlds
thousands of heavenly worlds
above.
above.
ourrak ourrak bhaal thak
vedh kehan ek vaat
UJ= UJ= l u= =e =Jl l8=
UJ= UJ= l u= =e =Jl l8=
=3
=3
The Vedas say that you can search

The Vedas say that you can search
and search for them all, until you
and search for them all, until you
grow weary.
grow weary.
sehas athaareh kehan ketebaa
asloo ek dhaat
HJH oJ =Jl =38 oH l8=
HJH oJ =Jl =38 oH l8=
u3
u3
The scriptures say that there are

The scriptures say that there are
18,000 worlds, but in reality, there
18,000 worlds, but in reality, there
is only One Universe.
is only One Universe.
lekhaa ho ta likheeai lekhai ho vinaas
Jl8
Jl8
3
3
llo Jl8 l=H
llo Jl8 l=H
If you try to write an account of

If you try to write an account of
this, you will surely finish yourself
this, you will surely finish yourself
before you finish writing it.
before you finish writing it.
naanak vaddaa aakheeai aap jaanai aap
= = olo o H o
= = olo o H o
77
77
O Nanak, call Him Great! He
O Nanak, call Him Great! He
Himself knows Himself. ||22||
Himself knows Himself. ||22||
saalaahee saalaahi
etee surat na paaeeaa
HJl HlJ 83l Hl3
HJl HlJ 83l Hl3
8lo
8lo
The
The
praisers
praisers
praise Vaheguru, but
praise Vaheguru, but
they do not obtain intuitive
they do not obtain intuitive
understanding
understanding
nudeeaa atai vaah
pavehi samundh na jaaneeahi
elo o3 =J =lJ HHle
elo o3 =J =lJ HHle
HlolJ
HlolJ
the streams and rivers flowing into

the streams and rivers flowing into
the ocean do not know its vastness.
the ocean do not know its vastness.
samund saah sultaan
girhaa setee maal dhan
HHe HJ H3 lIJ H3l H
HHe HJ H3 lIJ H3l H
u
u
Even kings and emperors, with

Even kings and emperors, with
mountains of property and oceans
mountains of property and oceans
of wealth
of wealth
keerree tul na hovnee
j tis manhu na veesrehi
=lJl 3l
=lJl 3l
J=l H l3H HJ
J=l H l3H HJ
=lHlJ
=lHlJ
7=
7=
-
-
these are not even equal to an ant,
these are not even equal to an ant,
who does not forget Vaheguru.
who does not forget Vaheguru.
||23||
||23||
ant na siphtee kehan na ant
o3 lH=3l =Jl o3
o3 lH=3l =Jl o3
Endless are His Praises, endless are
Endless are His Praises, endless are
those who speak them.
those who speak them.
ant na karnai denn na ant
o3 = el o3
o3 = el o3
Endless are His Actions, endless are
Endless are His Actions, endless are
His Gifts.
His Gifts.
ant na vekhan sunan na ant
o3 =l Hl o3
o3 =l Hl o3
Endless is His Vision, endless is His
Endless is His Vision, endless is His
Hearing.
Hearing.
ant na jaapai kiaa man mant
o3
o3
H l=o
H l=o
Hl
Hl
H3
H3
His limits cannot be perceived.

His limits cannot be perceived.
What is the Mystery of His Mind?
What is the Mystery of His Mind?
ant na jaapai keetaa aakaar
o3
o3
H =l3 o=
H =l3 o=
The limits of the created universe

The limits of the created universe
cannot be perceived.
cannot be perceived.
ant na jaapai paaraavaar
o3
o3
H =
H =
Its limits here and beyond cannot

Its limits here and beyond cannot
be perceived.
be perceived.
ant kaaran ket bil-laahi
o3 =l =3 l8lJ
o3 =l =3 l8lJ
Many struggle to know His limits,

Many struggle to know His limits,
taa k ant na paa jaahi
3 = o3
3 = o3
8 HlJ
8 HlJ
but His limits cannot be found.

but His limits cannot be found.
ehu ant na jaanai ko
8J o3
8J o3
H =l8
H =l8
No one can know these limits.

No one can know these limits.
buhutaa keheeai bahutaa ho
8J3 =Jlo 8J3 Jl8
8J3 =Jlo 8J3 Jl8
The more you say about them, the

The more you say about them, the
more there still remains to be said.
more there still remains to be said.
vaddaa saahib oochaa thaao
= HlJ8 UU uU
= HlJ8 UU uU
Great is the Master, High is His

Great is the Master, High is His
Heavenly Home.
Heavenly Home.
ooch upar oochaa naao
UU Ul UU U
UU Ul UU U
Highest of the High, above all is His

Highest of the High, above all is His
Name.
Name.
evadd oochaa hovai ko
8= UU J= =l8
8= UU J= =l8
Only one as Great and as High as

Only one as Great and as High as
Vaheguru
Vaheguru
tis ooch ko jaanai so
l3H UU =U H Hl8
l3H UU =U H Hl8
can know His Lofty and Exalted

can know His Lofty and Exalted
State.
State.
jevadd aap jaanai aap aap
H= ol H ol ol
H= ol H ol ol
Only He Himself is that Great. He

Only He Himself is that Great. He
Himself knows Himself.
Himself knows Himself.
naanak nadree karmee daat
= el =Hl el3
= el =Hl el3
7u
7u
O Nanak, by His Glance of Grace,
O Nanak, by His Glance of Grace,
Vaheguru bestows His Blessings.
Vaheguru bestows His Blessings.
||24||
||24||
buhutaa karum likhiaa naa jaa
8J3 =H llo Hl8
8J3 =H llo Hl8
His Blessings are so abundant that

His Blessings are so abundant that
there can be no written account of
there can be no written account of
them.
them.
vaddaa daataa til na tamaa
= e3 l3
= e3 l3
3Hl8
3Hl8
The Great Giver does not hold back

The Great Giver does not hold back
anything.
anything.
ket mangehi jodh apaar
=3 HIlJ Hu o
=3 HIlJ Hu o
There are so many great, heroic

There are so many great, heroic
warriors begging at the Door of the
warriors begging at the Door of the
Infinite Lord.
Infinite Lord.
ketiaa gannat nehee veechaar
=l3o I3 Jl =lU
=l3o I3 Jl =lU
So many contemplate and dwell

So many contemplate and dwell
upon Him, that they cannot be
upon Him, that they cannot be
counted.
counted.
ket khap tuttehi vekaar
=3
=3
l
l
3clJ ==
3clJ ==
So many waste away to death

So many waste away to death
engaged in corruption.
engaged in corruption.
ket lai lai mukar paahi
=3 H= lJ
=3 H= lJ
So many take and take again, and

So many take and take again, and
then deny receiving.
then deny receiving.
ket moorakh khaahee khaahi
=3 H Jl lJ
=3 H Jl lJ
So many foolish consumers keep on

So many foolish consumers keep on
consuming.
consuming.
ketiaa dookh bhookh sad maar
=l3o e
=l3o e
He H
He H
So many endure distress,

So many endure distress,
deprivation and constant abuse.
deprivation and constant abuse.
ehi bh daat teree daataar
8lJ l el3 3l e3
8lJ l el3 3l e3
Even these are Your Gifts, O Great

Even these are Your Gifts, O Great
Giver!
Giver!
band khalaasee bhaanai ho
8le Hl Jl8
8le Hl Jl8
Liberation from bondage comes

Liberation from bondage comes
only by Your Will.
only by Your Will.
hor aakh na sakai ko
J ol H= =l8
J ol H= =l8
No one else has any say in this.
No one else has any say in this.
j ko khaaek aakhan paa
H = l8= ol l8
H = l8= ol l8
If some fool should presume to say
If some fool should presume to say
that he does,
that he does,
ouhu jaanai jeteeaa muhi khaa
UJ H H3lo HlJ l8
UJ H H3lo HlJ l8
he shall learn, and feel the effects

he shall learn, and feel the effects
of his folly.
of his folly.
aap jaanai aap de-
o H o el8
o H o el8
He Himself knows, He Himself

He Himself knows, He Himself
gives.
gives.
aakhehi s bh ke-ee ke-
olJ
olJ
lH
lH
l =8l =l8
l =8l =l8
Few, very few are those who

Few, very few are those who
acknowledge this.
acknowledge this.
jis no bakhsh siphat saalaah
lHH
lHH
8H lH=l3 HJ
8H lH=l3 HJ
One who is blessed to sing the

One who is blessed to sing the
Praises of the Lord,
Praises of the Lord,
naanak paat(i)shaahee paat(i)shaahu
= l3HJl l3HJ
= l3HJl l3HJ
7
7
O Nanak, is the king of kings.
O Nanak, is the king of kings.
||25||
||25||
amul gun amul vaapaar
oH I oH =
oH I oH =
Priceless are His Virtues, Priceless

Priceless are His Virtues, Priceless
are His Dealings.
are His Dealings.
amul vaapaareee amul bhanddaar
oH =l8 oH
oH =l8 oH
Priceless are His Dealers, Priceless

Priceless are His Dealers, Priceless
are His Treasures.
are His Treasures.
amul aavehi amul lai jaahi
oH o=lJ oH HlJ
oH o=lJ oH HlJ
Priceless are those who come to

Priceless are those who come to
Him, Priceless are those who buy
Him, Priceless are those who buy
from Him.
from Him.
amul bhaa amulaa sumaahi
oH l8 oH HHlJ
oH l8 oH HHlJ
Priceless is Love for Him, Priceless

Priceless is Love for Him, Priceless
is absorption into Him.
is absorption into Him.
amul dharam amul deebaan
oH uH oH el8
oH uH oH el8
Priceless is the Divine Law of

Priceless is the Divine Law of
Dharma, Priceless is the Divine
Dharma, Priceless is the Divine
Court of Justice.
Court of Justice.
amul tul amul parvaan
oH 3 oH =
oH 3 oH =
Priceless are the scales, priceless

Priceless are the scales, priceless
are the weights.
are the weights.
amul bakhshees amul neeshaan
oH 8HlH oH lH
oH 8HlH oH lH
Priceless are His Blessings, Priceless

Priceless are His Blessings, Priceless
is His Banner and Insignia.
is His Banner and Insignia.
amul karam amul phurmaan
oH =H oH =H
oH =H oH =H
Priceless is His Mercy, Priceless is

Priceless is His Mercy, Priceless is
His Royal Command.
His Royal Command.
amulo amul aakhiaa na jaa
oH oH olo
oH oH olo
Hl8
Hl8
Priceless, O Priceless beyond

Priceless, O Priceless beyond
expression!
expression!
aakh aakh reh liv laa
ol ol J l= l8
ol ol J l= l8
By continuously speaking (and

By continuously speaking (and
remembering) Vaheguru, one
remembering) Vaheguru, one
remains absorbed in Him.
remains absorbed in Him.
aakhehi ved paath puraan
olJ =e
olJ =e
Reciters
Reciters
of Vedas and
of Vedas and
Puranas
Puranas
remember and speak of Vaheguru.
aakhehi parr karehi vakhiaan
olJ J =lJ =lo
olJ J =lJ =lo
The literate persons repeat

The literate persons repeat
Vahegurus Name and deliver
Vahegurus Name and deliver
discourses about Him.
discourses about Him.
aakhehi barm aakhehi ind
olJ 8H olJ l8e
olJ 8H olJ l8e
Brahma and
Brahma and
Indra
Indra
remember and
remember and
speak of Vaheguru.
speak of Vaheguru.
aakhehi gopee tai govind
olJ Il 3 Il=e
olJ Il 3 Il=e
Milkmaids and Krishna remember

Milkmaids and Krishna remember
and speak of Vaheguru.
aakhehi eesar aakhehi sidh
olJ 8lH olJ lHu
olJ 8lH olJ lHu
Shiva and persons of miracles

Shiva and persons of miracles
aakhehi ket keet budh
olJ =3 =l3 8u
olJ =3 =l3 8u
Budhas
Budhas
created by Vaheguru
created by Vaheguru
remember and speak of Him.
remember and speak of Him.
aakhehi daanav aakhehi dev
olJ e= olJ e=
olJ e= olJ e=
Demons and the gods remember

Demons and the gods remember
aakhehi sur nar mun jan sev
olJ Hl
olJ Hl
Hl H H=
Hl H H=
The spiritual warriors, the heavenly

The spiritual warriors, the heavenly
beings, the silent sages, the humble
beings, the silent sages, the humble
and
and
serviceful
serviceful
speak of Him.
speak of Him.
ket aakhehi aakhan paahi
=3 olJ ol lJ
=3 olJ ol lJ
Man give Vahegurus description

Man give Vahegurus description
and make attempts to describe
and make attempts to describe
Him.
Him.
ket kehi kehi uth uth jaahi
=3 =lJ =lJ Ul Ul HlJ
=3 =lJ =lJ Ul Ul HlJ
Many have been describing

Many have been describing
Vaheguru again and again, and
Vaheguru again and again, and
they then leave this world.
they then leave this world.
et keet hor karehi
83 =l3 Jl =lJ
83 =l3 Jl =lJ
If Vaheguru were to create as many

If Vaheguru were to create as many
again as there already are,
again as there already are,
taa aakh na sakehi ke-ee ke-
3 ol
3 ol
H=lJ =8l =l8

H=lJ =8l =l8
even then, they could not describe

even then, they could not describe
Him.
Him.
jevadd bhaavai tevadd ho
H= = 3= Jl8
H= = 3= Jl8
Vaheguru is as Great as He wishes

Vaheguru is as Great as He wishes
to be.
to be.
naanak jaanai saachaa so
= H HU Hl8
= H HU Hl8
O Nanak, the True Lord knows.

O Nanak, the True Lord knows.
j ko aakhai bolvigaarr
H = o 8l=IJ
H = o 8l=IJ
If anyone presumes to describe

If anyone presumes to describe
Vaheguru,
Vaheguru,
taa likheeai sir gaavaaraa gaavaar
3 llo lHl I= I=
3 llo lHl I= I=
7
7
he shall be known as the greatest
he shall be known as the greatest
fool of fools! ||26||
fool of fools! ||26||
so dar kehaa, so ghar kehaa
jit behi sarab sumaal
H
H
e =J
e =J
H
H
= =J lH3 8lJ H8
= =J lH3 8lJ H8
HH
HH
Where is that Gate, and where is

Where is that Gate, and where is
that Dwelling, in which You sit and
that Dwelling, in which You sit and
take care of all?
take care of all?
vaaj naad anek asankhaa
ket vaavanhaar
=H e o= oH =3 ==J
=H e o= oH =3 ==J
The Sound
The Sound
-
-
current of the
current of the
Naad
Naad
vibrates there, and countless
vibrates there, and countless
musicians play on all sorts of
musicians play on all sorts of
instruments there.
instruments there.
ket raag paree sio keheean
ket gaavanhaar
=3 I l lHU =Jlol =3
=3 I l lHU =Jlol =3
I=J
I=J
So many Ragas, so many musicians

So many Ragas, so many musicians
singing there.
singing there.
gaavehi tuhuno paun paanee baisantar
gaavai raajaa dharam duaar
I=lJ 3J U l 8H3 I=
I=lJ 3J U l 8H3 I=
H uH eo
H uH eo
The wind, water and fire sing; the

The wind, water and fire sing; the
Righteous Judge of Dharma sings at
Righteous Judge of Dharma sings at
Your Door.
Your Door.
gaavehi chit gupat likh jaanehi
likh likh dharam veechaar
I=lJ lU3 I3 ll HlJ ll
I=lJ lU3 I3 ll HlJ ll
ll uH =lU
ll uH =lU
Chitr
Chitr
and
and
Gupt
Gupt
, the angels of the
, the angels of the
conscious and the subconscious
conscious and the subconscious
who record actions, and the
who record actions, and the
Righteous Judge of Dharma who
Righteous Judge of Dharma who
judges this record sing.
judges this record sing.
gaavehi eesar barmaa devee
sohan sadaa savaar
I=lJ 8lH 8H e=l HJl He
I=lJ 8lH 8H e=l HJl He
H=
H=
Shiva, Brahma and the goddess of

Shiva, Brahma and the goddess of
Beauty, ever adorned, sing
Beauty, ever adorned, sing
Vahegurus praises.
Vahegurus praises.
gaavehi ind indaasan
baith devatiaa dar naal
I=lJ l8e l8eHl 8 e=l3o
I=lJ l8e l8eHl 8 e=l3o
el
el
Indra
Indra
, seated upon his Throne,
, seated upon his Throne,
sings with the deities at Your Door.
sings with the deities at Your Door.
gaavehi sidh samaadhee andar
gaavan saadh vichaar
I=lJ lHu HHul oel I=l Hu
I=lJ lHu HHul oel I=l Hu
l=U
l=U
Persons claiming to have

Persons claiming to have
miraculous powers in
miraculous powers in
Samaadhi
Samaadhi
sing; the saints sing in
sing; the saints sing in
contemplation.
contemplation.
gaavan jatee satee santokhee
gaavehi veer karaar
I=l H3l H3l H3l I=lJ =l
I=l H3l H3l H3l I=lJ =l
=
=
The ascetics, celibates, the

The ascetics, celibates, the
peacefully accepting and the
peacefully accepting and the
fearless warriors sing praises of
fearless warriors sing praises of
Vaheguru.
Vaheguru.
gaavan panddit parran rakheesar
jug jug vedaa naal
I=l l3 Jl lH HI HI
I=l l3 Jl lH HI HI
=e
=e
The
The
Pandits
Pandits
, the religious scholars
, the religious scholars
who recite the Vedas, with the
who recite the Vedas, with the
supreme sages of all the ages, sing
supreme sages of all the ages, sing
the praises of Vaheguru.
the praises of Vaheguru.
gaavehi mohaneeaa man mohan
surgaa machh peiaal
I=lJ HJlo H HJl HI H
I=lJ HJlo H HJl HI H
l8o
l8o
The
The
Mohinis
Mohinis
, the enchanting
, the enchanting
heavenly beauties who entice
heavenly beauties who entice
hearts in this world, in paradise,
hearts in this world, in paradise,
and in the underworld of the
and in the underworld of the
subconscious sing.
subconscious sing.
gaavan ratan upaa ter
athsath teerat naal
I=l 3 U8 3 oHl 3lu
I=l 3 U8 3 oHl 3lu
The invisible jewels created by You,

The invisible jewels created by You,
and the sixty
and the sixty
-
-
eight holy places of
eight holy places of
pilgrimage sing Your praises.
pilgrimage sing Your praises.
gaavehi jodh mahaabl sooraa
gaavehi khaanee chaar
I=lJ Hu HJ8 H I=lJ l
I=lJ Hu HJ8 H I=lJ l
U
U
The brave and mighty warriors

The brave and mighty warriors
sing; the spiritual heroes and the
sing; the spiritual heroes and the
four sources of creation sing.
four sources of creation sing.
gaavehi khandd manddal varbhanddaa
kar kar rakh dhaar
I=lJ H = =l =l
I=lJ H = =l =l
u
u
The planets, solar systems and

The planets, solar systems and
galaxies, created and arranged by
galaxies, created and arranged by
Your Hand, sing Vahegurus glories.
Your Hand, sing Vahegurus glories.
se-ee tudhno gaavehi, jo tudh bhaavan,
rat ter bhagat rasaal
H8l 3u I=lJ H 3u =l 3 3
H8l 3u I=lJ H 3u =l 3 3
I3 H
I3 H
They alone sing, who are pleasing

They alone sing, who are pleasing
to Your Will. Your devotees are
to Your Will. Your devotees are
imbued with the Nectar of Your
imbued with the Nectar of Your
Essence.
Essence.
hor ket gaavan, s mai chith na aavan,
naanak kiaa veechaar
Jl =3 I=l H H lUl3
Jl =3 I=l H H lUl3
o=l
o=l
= l=o =lU
= l=o =lU
So many others sing, they do not

So many others sing, they do not
come to mind. O Nanak, how can I
come to mind. O Nanak, how can I
consider them all?
consider them all?
soee soee sadaa sach, saahib saachaa,
saachee naaee
H8l H8l He HU HlJ8 HU HUl
H8l H8l He HU HlJ8 HU HUl
8l
8l
That True Lord is True, Forever

That True Lord is True, Forever
True, and True is His Name.
True, and True is His Name.
hai bhee hosee jaa na jaasee
rachnaa jin rachaaee
J
J
l
l
JHl Hl8
JHl Hl8
HHl U lHl
HHl U lHl
U8l
U8l
Vaheguru is, and shall always be.

Vaheguru is, and shall always be.
He shall not depart, even when this
He shall not depart, even when this
Universe which He has created
Universe which He has created
departs.
departs.
rangee rangee bhaatee kar kar
jinsee maaeiaa jin upaaee
Il Il 3l =l =l lHHl Hl8o
Il Il 3l =l =l lHHl Hl8o
lHl U8l
lHl U8l
He created the world, with its

He created the world, with its
various
various
colours
colours
, species of beings,
, species of beings,
and the variety of Maya.
and the variety of Maya.
kar kar vekhai keetaa aapnaa
jiv tis dee vaddiaaee
=l =l = =l3 o lH= l3H el
=l =l = =l3 o lH= l3H el
=lo8l
=lo8l
Having created the creation,

Vaheguru watches over it Himself,
Vaheguru watches over it Himself,
by His Greatness.
by His Greatness.
jo tis bhaavai soee karsee
hukam na karnaa jaaee
H l3H = H8l =Hl J=H
H l3H = H8l =Hl J=H
=
=
H8l
H8l
He does whatever He pleases. No

He does whatever He pleases. No
order can be issued to Him.
order can be issued to Him.
so paat(i)shaahu, shaahaa paat(i)saahib
naanak rehan razaaee
H
H
l3HJ HJ l3HlJ8 =
l3HJ HJ l3HlJ8 =
J H8l
J H8l
7
7
He is the King, the King of kings,
He is the King, the King of kings,
the Supreme Lord and Master of
the Supreme Lord and Master of
kings. Nanak remains subject to His
kings. Nanak remains subject to His
Will. ||27||
Will. ||27||
mandaa santokh saram pat jholee
dhiaan kee karehi bibhoot
He H3 HH 3 l luo =l
He H3 HH 3 l luo =l
=lJ l8l3
=lJ l8l3
Make contentment your ear

Make contentment your ear
-
-
rings,
rings,
humility your begging bowl, and
humility your begging bowl, and
meditation the ashes you apply to
meditation the ashes you apply to
your body.
your body.
khintaa kaal kuaaree kaaeiaa
jugat danddaa parteet
lu = =ol =l8o HIl3
lu = =ol =l8o HIl3
3ll3
3ll3
Let the remembrance of death be

Let the remembrance of death be
the patched coat you wear, let the
the patched coat you wear, let the
purity of virginity be your way in
purity of virginity be your way in
the world, and let faith in the Lord
the world, and let faith in the Lord
be your walking stick.
be your walking stick.
aaee panthee sagal jamaatee
man jeetai jag jeet
o8l ul HI HH3l
o8l ul HI HH3l
Hl
Hl
Hl3 HI
Hl3 HI
Hl3
Hl3
See the brotherhood of all mankind

See the brotherhood of all mankind
as the highest order of Yogis;
as the highest order of Yogis;
conquer your own mind, and
conquer your own mind, and
conquer the world.
conquer the world.
aades tisai aades
oeH l3H oeH
oeH l3H oeH
I bow to Him, I humbly bow.

aad aneel anaad anaahat jug jug eiko ves
ole ol ole oJl3 HI HI
8= =H
8= =H
7\
7\
The Primal One, the Pure Light,
without beginning, without end.
Throughout all the ages, He is One
and the Same. ||28||
bhagat giaan deiaa bhanddaaran ghatt
ghatt vaajehi naad
Il3 lIo el8o l =lc =lc
Il3 lIo el8o l =lc =lc
=HlJ e
=HlJ e
Let spiritual wisdom be your food,

Let spiritual wisdom be your food,
and compassion your attendant.
and compassion your attendant.
The Sound
The Sound
-
-
current of the
current of the
Naad
Naad
vibrates in each and every heart.
vibrates in each and every heart.
aap naath naathee sabh jaa kee
ridh sidh avraa saad
ol u ul H H =l llu lHlu
ol u ul H H =l llu lHlu
o= He
o= He
He Himself is the Supreme Master

He Himself is the Supreme Master
of all; wealth and miraculous
of all; wealth and miraculous
spiritual powers, and all other
spiritual powers, and all other
external tastes and pleasures, are
external tastes and pleasures, are
all like beads on a string.
all like beads on a string.
sanjog vijog du kaar chalaavehi
lekh aavehi bhaag
HHI l=HI el8 = U=lJ
HHI l=HI el8 = U=lJ
o=lJ I
o=lJ I
Union with Vaheguru, and

Union with Vaheguru, and
separation from Him, come by His
separation from Him, come by His
Will. We come to receive what is
Will. We come to receive what is
written in our destiny.
written in our destiny.
aades tisai aades
oeH l3H oeH
oeH l3H oeH

8= =H
8= =H
7\
7\
eikaa maaee jugat viaaee
tin chel parvaan
8= H8l HIl3 l=o8l l3l U
8= H8l HIl3 l=o8l l3l U
=
=
(It is believed that) Maya
(It is believed that) Maya
conceived
conceived
and gave birth to the three sons
and gave birth to the three sons
(deities).
(deities).
ek sansaaree ek bhanddaaree
ek laa deebaan
l8= HHl l8= l l8= 8
l8= HHl l8= l l8= 8
el8
el8
(From them) one (was Brahma),

(From them) one (was Brahma),
the Creator of the World; one (was
the Creator of the World; one (was
Vishnu), the Sustainer; and one
Vishnu), the Sustainer; and one
(was
(was
Shiv
Shiv
), the Destroyer.
), the Destroyer.
jiv tis bhaavai tivai chalaavai
jiv hovai phurmaan
lH= l3H = l3= U= lH= J=
lH= l3H = l3= U= lH= J=
=H
=H
(However) it is Vaheguru who

(However) it is Vaheguru who
makes things happen according to
makes things happen according to
the Pleasure of His Will. The entire
the Pleasure of His Will. The entire
world carries on as it pleases Him.
world carries on as it pleases Him.
ouhu vekhai ounaa nadar na aavai
buhutaa ehu viddaan
UJ = U el
UJ = U el
o= 8J3 8J
o= 8J3 8J
l=
l=
Vaheguru watches over all, but

Vaheguru watches over all, but
none see Him. How wonderful this
none see Him. How wonderful this
is!
is!
aades tisai aades
oeH l3H oeH
oeH l3H oeH

8= =H
8= =H
=O
=O
aasan lo lo bhanddaar
oH l8 l8
oH l8 l8
On world after world are His Seats

On world after world are His Seats
of Authority and His Storehouses.
of Authority and His Storehouses.
jo kichh paaeiaa su eikaa vaar
H l= l8o H 8= =
H l= l8o H 8= =
Whatever was put into them, was

Whatever was put into them, was
put there once and for all.
put there once and for all.
kar kar vekhai sirjanhaar
=l =l = lHHJ
=l =l = lHHJ
Having created the creation, the

Having created the creation, the
Creator Lord watches over it.
Creator Lord watches over it.
naanak sach kee saachee kaar
= HU =l HUl =
= HU =l HUl =
O Nanak, True is the Creation of the
O Nanak, True is the Creation of the
True Lord.
True Lord.
aades tisai aades
oeH l3H oeH
oeH l3H oeH

8= =H
8= =H
=9
=9
ek doo jeebhau lakh hohi
lakh hovehi lakh vees
l8= e Hl JlJ J=lJ
l8= e Hl JlJ J=lJ
=lH
=lH
If I had 100,000 tongues, and these

If I had 100,000 tongues, and these
were then multiplied twenty times
were then multiplied twenty times
more, with each tongue,
more, with each tongue,
lakh lakh gerraa aakheeahi
eik naam jugdees
IJ ololJ 8= H
IJ ololJ 8= H
HIelH
HIelH
I would repeat, hundreds of

I would repeat, hundreds of
thousands of times, the Name of
thousands of times, the Name of
the One, the Lord of the Universe.
the One, the Lord of the Universe.
eit raahi pat pavrreeaa
charreeai ho ekees
83 lJ l3 =Jlo UJlo Jl8
83 lJ l3 =Jlo UJlo Jl8
l8=lH
l8=lH
Along this path to our Husband

Along this path to our Husband
Lord, we climb the steps of the
Lord, we climb the steps of the
ladder, and come to merge with
ladder, and come to merge with
Him.
Him.
sun galaa aakaas kee keettaa aaee rees
Hl I o=H =l =lc o8l lH
Hl I o=H =l =lc o8l lH
Hearing of heavenly things

Hearing of heavenly things
(salvation), even worms (sinners)
(salvation), even worms (sinners)
long to come back home.
long to come back home.
naanak nadree paaeeai
koorree koorrai thees
= el 8lo =Jl =J lH
= el 8lo =Jl =J lH
=7
=7
O Nanak, by His Grace He is
O Nanak, by His Grace He is
obtained. False are the boastings of
obtained. False are the boastings of
the false. ||32||
the false. ||32||
aakhan jor chupai neh jor
ol H U J H
ol H U J H
It is not within humans power to

speak, or to keep quiet.
speak, or to keep quiet.
jor na mangan denn na jor
H HIl el H
H HIl el H
The human has no power to beg or
The human has no power to beg or
to give.
to give.
jor na jeevan maran neh jor
H
H
Hl=l Hl J H
Hl=l Hl J H
The human has no power to lie or

The human has no power to lie or
to die.
to die.
jor na raaj maal man sor
H lH Hl Hl H
H lH Hl Hl H
It is not within his power to acquire
It is not within his power to acquire
kingdom and riches, which cause
kingdom and riches, which cause
disturbance in the mind.
disturbance in the mind.
jor na surtee giaan veechaar
H
H
H3l lIol =lUl

H3l lIol =lUl
It is not within his power to gain

It is not within his power to gain
understanding, spiritual wisdom
understanding, spiritual wisdom
and Vahegurus meditation.
and Vahegurus meditation.
jor na jugtee chhuttai sansaar
H
H
HI3l c HH
HI3l c HH

find the method of freedom from
find the method of freedom from
the worlds bondage.
the worlds bondage.
jis hath jor kar vekhai so
lHH Jlu H =l = Hl8
lHH Jlu H =l = Hl8
Vaheguru alone has the Power in

Vaheguru alone has the Power in
His Hands. He watches over all.
His Hands. He watches over all.
naanak utam neech na ko
= U3H lU
= U3H lU
=l8
=l8
==
==
O Nanak, no one is high or low.
O Nanak, no one is high or low.
||33||
||33||
raatee rutee titee vaar
3l 3l lu3l =
3l 3l lu3l =
Nights, days, weeks and seasons;

Nights, days, weeks and seasons;
pavan paanee agnee paataal
= l oIl 3
= l oIl 3
wind, water, fire and the nether

wind, water, fire and the nether
regions
regions
tis vich dhartee thaap rakhee dharam saal
l3H l=lU u3l ul l uH H
l3H l=lU u3l ul l uH H
in the midst of these, Vaheguru

in the midst of these, Vaheguru
established the earth as a home for
established the earth as a home for
Dharma where humans could learn
Dharma where humans could learn
how to be in union with Him.
how to be in union with Him.
tis vich jeea jugat k rang
l3H l=lU Hlo HIl3 = I
l3H l=lU Hlo HIl3 = I
Upon it, Vaheguru placed the
Upon it, Vaheguru placed the
various species of beings.
various species of beings.
tin k naam anek anant
l3 = H o=
l3 = H o=
o3
o3
Their names are uncounted and
Their names are uncounted and
endless.
endless.
karmee karmee ho veechaar
=Hl =Hl Jl8 =lU
=Hl =Hl Jl8 =lU
By their deeds and their actions,

By their deeds and their actions,
they shall be judged.
they shall be judged.
sachaa aap sachaa darbaar
HU ol HU e8
HU ol HU e8
Vaheguru Himself is True, and True

Vaheguru Himself is True, and True
is His Court.
is His Court.
titai sohan panch parvaan
l3u HJl U =
l3u HJl U =
There, the accepted saints sit and

There, the accepted saints sit and
look graceful.
look graceful.
nadree karam pavai neeshaan
el =lH = lH
el =lH = lH
They receive the Mark of Grace

They receive the Mark of Grace
from the Merciful Lord.
from the Merciful Lord.
kach pakaaee outhai paa
=U =8l
=U =8l
Uu
Uu
l8
l8
The ripe and the unripe, the good

The ripe and the unripe, the good
and the bad, shall there be judged.
and the bad, shall there be judged.
naanak geiaa jaapai jaa
= Il8o H Hl8 =u
= Il8o H Hl8 =u
O Nanak, these facts will become
O Nanak, these facts will become
revealed in that court. ||34||
revealed in that court. ||34||
dharam khandd kaa eiho dharam
uH = 8J uH
uH = 8J uH
This is righteous living in the realm
This is righteous living in the realm
of Dharma.
of Dharma.
giaan khandd kaa aakhhu karam
lIo = oJ =H
lIo = oJ =H
And now we speak of the realm of
And now we speak of the realm of
spiritual wisdom.
spiritual wisdom.
ket pavan paanee vaisantar
ket kaan mehes
=3 = l =H3 =3 = HJH
=3 = l =H3 =3 = HJH
So many winds, waters and fires;

So many winds, waters and fires;
In Vahegurus creation there are so
In Vahegurus creation there are so
many
many
Krishnas
Krishnas
and
and
Shivas
Shivas
.
.
In this realm of spiritual awareness, the devotee
In this realm of spiritual awareness, the devotee
visualises
visualises
the vastness of Vahegurus Creation and
the vastness of Vahegurus Creation and
His manifestation.
His manifestation.
ket barme ghaarrat gharreeahi
roop rang ke ves
=3 8H =Jl3 =JlolJ I =
=3 8H =Jl3 =JlolJ I =
=H
=H
So many Brahmas have been and

So many Brahmas have been and
are being created by Vaheguru in
are being created by Vaheguru in
His creation, fashioning forms of
His creation, fashioning forms of
great beauty, adorned and dressed
great beauty, adorned and dressed
in many
in many
colours
colours
.
.
keteeaa karam bhoomee mer ket
ket dhoo updes
=3lo =H Hl H =3 =3
=3lo =H Hl H =3 =3
u
u
UeH
UeH
So many worlds and lands, so many

So many worlds and lands, so many
So many mountains, so many
So many mountains, so many
Devotees like
Devotees like
Dhru
Dhru
and their
and their
teachings are in the Creation.
teachings are in the Creation.
ket ind chand, soor ket,
ket manddal des
=3 l8e Ue H =3 =3 H eH
=3 l8e Ue H =3 =3 H eH
So many
So many
Indras
Indras
, so many moons
, so many moons
and suns, so many worlds and
and suns, so many worlds and
lands.
lands.
ket sidh budh, naath ket,
ket devee ves
=3 lHu 8u u =3 =3 e=l =H
=3 lHu 8u u =3 =3 e=l =H
So many
So many
Siddhas
Siddhas
and
and
Buddhas
Buddhas
, so
, so
many Yogic masters. So many
many Yogic masters. So many
goddesses of various kinds.
goddesses of various kinds.
ket dev daanuv, mun ket,
ket ratan sumand
=3 e= e= Hl =3 =3 3
=3 e= e= Hl =3 =3 3
HHe
HHe
So many
So many
demi
demi
-
-
gods and demons,
gods and demons,
so many silent sages. So many
so many silent sages. So many
oceans of jewels.
oceans of jewels.
keteeaa khaanee, keteeaa baanee,
ket paat narind
=3lo l =3lo 8l =3 3
=3lo l =3lo 8l =3 3
le
le
So many ways of life, so many

So many ways of life, so many
languages. So many dynasties of
languages. So many dynasties of
rulers.
rulers.
keteeaa surtee sevak ket
naanak ant na ant
=3lo H3l H== =3 = o3
=3lo H3l H== =3 = o3
o3
o3
=
=
So many intuitive people, so many
So many intuitive people, so many
selfless servants. O Nanak, His limit
selfless servants. O Nanak, His limit
has no limit! ||35||
has no limit! ||35||
giaan khandd mehi giaan parchandd
lIo HlJ lIo U
lIo HlJ lIo U
In the realm of wisdom, spiritual

In the realm of wisdom, spiritual
wisdom reigns supreme.
wisdom reigns supreme.
titai naad binod kodd anand
l3u e l8e = oe
l3u e l8e = oe
The Sound
The Sound
-
-
current of the
current of the
Naad
Naad
vibrates there, amidst the sounds
vibrates there, amidst the sounds
and the sights of bliss.
and the sights of bliss.
saram khandd kee baanee roop
HH =l 8l
HH =l 8l
In the realm of humility, the Word

In the realm of humility, the Word
is Beauty.
is Beauty.
titai ghaarrat gharreeai buhut anoop
l3u =Jl3
l3u =Jl3
=Jlo
=Jlo
8J3 o
8J3 o
Forms of incomparable beauty are

Forms of incomparable beauty are
fashioned there.
fashioned there.
taa keeaa galaa katheeaa naa jaahi
3 =lo I =ulo HlJ
3 =lo I =ulo HlJ
These things cannot be described.

These things cannot be described.
j ko kehai pichhai pachhtaa
H = =J l 3l8
H = =J l 3l8
One who tries to speak of these

One who tries to speak of these
shall regret the attempt.
shall regret the attempt.
titai gharreeai surat mat man budh
l3u
l3u
=Jlo
=Jlo
Hl3 Hl3
Hl3 Hl3
Hl
Hl
8lu
8lu
The intuitive consciousness,

The intuitive consciousness,
intellect and understanding of the
intellect and understanding of the
mind are shaped there.
mind are shaped there.
titai gharreeai suraa sidhaa kee sudh
l3u
l3u
=Jlo
=Jlo
H lHu =l Hlu
H lHu =l Hlu
=
=
The consciousness of the spiritual
The consciousness of the spiritual
warriors and the spiritual guiders,
warriors and the spiritual guiders,
the beings of spiritual perfection,
the beings of spiritual perfection,
are shaped there. ||36||
are shaped there. ||36||
karam khandd kee baanee jor
=H =l 8l H
=H =l 8l H
In the realm of karma, the Word is

In the realm of karma, the Word is
Power.
Power.
titai hor na koee hor
l3u J
l3u J
=8l J
=8l J
No one else dwells there,

No one else dwells there,
titai jodh mahaabal soor
l3u Hu HJ8 H
l3u Hu HJ8 H
except the warriors of great power,

except the warriors of great power,
the spiritual heroes.
the spiritual heroes.
tin mehi raam rehiaa bharpoor
l3 HlJ H lJo
l3 HlJ H lJo
They are totally fulfilled, imbued

They are totally fulfilled, imbued
with the Lord's Essence.
with the Lord's Essence.
titai seeto seetaa mehimaa maahi
l3u Hl3 Hl3 HlJH HlJ
l3u Hl3 Hl3 HlJH HlJ
In this realm the devotees mind

In this realm the devotees mind
and soul are constantly interwoven
and soul are constantly interwoven
with Vaheguru.
with Vaheguru.
taa k roop na kathn jaahi
3 =
3 =
=u HlJ
=u HlJ
Their spiritual beauty cannot be

Their spiritual beauty cannot be
described.
described.
naa ouhi marehi na thaag jaahi
UlJ HlJ
UlJ HlJ
I HlJ
I HlJ
Neither death nor deception comes

Neither death nor deception comes
to those,
to those,
jin kai raam vasai man maahi
lH = H =H H HlJ
lH = H =H H HlJ
within whose minds the Lord

within whose minds the Lord
abides.
abides.
titai bhagat vasehi k loa
l3u I3 =HlJ = o
l3u I3 =HlJ = o
The devotees of many worlds dwell

The devotees of many worlds dwell
there.
there.
karehi anand sachaa man so
=lJ oe HU Hl Hl8
=lJ oe HU Hl Hl8
They celebrate; their minds are
They celebrate; their minds are
imbued with the True Lord.
imbued with the True Lord.
sach khandd vasai nirunkaar
HU
HU
l =H l=
l =H l=
In the realm of Truth, the Formless

In the realm of Truth, the Formless
Lord abides.
Lord abides.
kar kar vekhai nadar nihaal
=l =l = el lJ
=l =l = el lJ

Vaheguru watches over it. By His
Vaheguru watches over it. By His
Glance of Grace, He bestows
Glance of Grace, He bestows
happiness.
happiness.
titai khandd manddal varbhandd
l3u H =
l3u H =
There are planets, solar systems

There are planets, solar systems
and galaxies.
and galaxies.
j ko kathai ta ant na ant
H = =u
H = =u
3
3
o3
o3
o3
o3
If one speaks of them, there is no

If one speaks of them, there is no
limit, no end.
limit, no end.
titai loa loa aakaar
l3u o o o=
l3u o o o=
There are worlds upon worlds of

There are worlds upon worlds of
Vahegurus Creation.
Vahegurus Creation.
jiv jiv hukam tivai tiv kaar
lH= lH= J=H l3= l3= =
lH= lH= J=H l3= l3= =
As He commands, so they exist.

As He commands, so they exist.
vekhai vigsai kar veechaar
= l=IH =l =lU
= l=IH =l =lU
Vaheguru watches over all, and

Vaheguru watches over all, and
contemplating the creation, He
contemplating the creation, He
rejoices.
rejoices.
naanak kathnaa kar-rraa saar
= =u =J H
= =u =J H
=
=
O Nanak, to describe this is as hard
O Nanak, to describe this is as hard
as steel! ||37||
as steel! ||37||
jat paahaaraa dheeraj suniaar
H3 J ulH Hlo
H3 J ulH Hlo
Let self
Let self
-
-
control be the furnace, and
control be the furnace, and
patience the goldsmith.
patience the goldsmith.
ahrann mat ved hatheeaar
oJl Hl3 =e Julo
oJl Hl3 =e Julo
Let understanding be the anvil, and

Let understanding be the anvil, and
spiritual wisdom the tools (with
spiritual wisdom the tools (with
which you will restructure your
which you will restructure your
mind to make it acceptable to
mind to make it acceptable to
Vaheguru).
Vaheguru).
bhau khalaa agan tap taao
U oIl 3 3U
U oIl 3 3U
With the Fear of Vaheguru as the

With the Fear of Vaheguru as the
bellows, fan the flames of
bellows, fan the flames of
meditation, the body's inner heat.
meditation, the body's inner heat.
bhaa(n)ddaa bhaao amrit tit dhaal
U olH3 l33 Ul
U olH3 l33 Ul
In the crucible of love, melt the

In the crucible of love, melt the
Nectar of the Name of the Lord,
Nectar of the Name of the Lord,
Like the way a genuine gold coin is minted, mould
Like the way a genuine gold coin is minted, mould
your life with the Gurus guidance in the True Mint of
your life with the Gurus guidance in the True Mint of
the Lord.
the Lord.
gharreeai shabad sachee taksaal
=Jlo
=Jlo
H8e HUl c=H
H8e HUl c=H
and mint the True Coin of the

and mint the True Coin of the
Shabad
Shabad
, the Word of Vaheguru.
, the Word of Vaheguru.
jin kau nadar karam tin kaar
lH =U el =H l3 =
lH =U el =H l3 =
Such is the karma of those upon

Such is the karma of those upon
whom He has cast His Glance of
whom He has cast His Glance of
Grace.
Grace.
i.e. success is only through Vahegurus grace.
i.e. success is only through Vahegurus grace.
naanak nadree nadar nihaal
= el el lJ
= el el lJ
=\
=\
O Nanak, the Merciful Lord, by His
O Nanak, the Merciful Lord, by His
Grace, uplifts and exalts them.
Grace, uplifts and exalts them.
||38||
||38||
salok
H=
H=
Salok
Salok
:
:
pavan guroo paanee pitaa
maataa dhurat mahat
= I l l3 H3 ul3
= I l l3 H3 ul3
HJ3
HJ3
The living spiritual life force is the

The living spiritual life force is the
Guru, Water is like the Father, and
Guru, Water is like the Father, and
Earth is the Great Mother of all.
Earth is the Great Mother of all.
divas raat due daaee daaeiaa
khelai sagal jagat
le=H l3 el8 e8l el8o
le=H l3 el8 e8l el8o
HI HI3
HI HI3
Day and night are the two nurses,

Day and night are the two nurses,
in whose lap all the world is at play.
in whose lap all the world is at play.
changiaaeeaa buriaaeeaa
vaachai dharam hadoor
UlIo8lo 8lo8lo =U uH
UlIo8lo 8lo8lo =U uH
Jel
Jel
Good deeds and bad deeds

Good deeds and bad deeds
-
-
the
the
record is read out in the Presence
record is read out in the Presence
of the Lord of Dharma.
of the Lord of Dharma.
karmee aapo aapnee k nerrai k door
=Hl o ol = J = el
=Hl o ol = J = el
According to their own actions,

According to their own actions,
some are drawn closer, and some
some are drawn closer, and some
are driven farther away from
are driven farther away from
Vaheguru.
Vaheguru.
jinee naam dhiaaeiaa ge- masakat ghaal
lHl H luol8o I8 HH=l3
lHl H luol8o I8 HH=l3
=l
=l
Those who have meditated on the

Those who have meditated on the
Naam
Naam
, the Name of the Lord, and
, the Name of the Lord, and
departed after having worked by
departed after having worked by
the sweat of their brows
the sweat of their brows
naanak t mukh ujl ketee chhuttee naal
= 3 H UH =3l cl l
= 3 H UH =3l cl l
9
9
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-
O Nanak, their faces are radiant in
O Nanak, their faces are radiant in
the Court of the Lord, and many are
the Court of the Lord, and many are
saved along with them! ||1||
saved along with them! ||1||

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HHl HlJ8

One Universal Creator Being. The

True In The Primal Beginning. True

Ritual purification, though million

By remaining silent, inner silence is

The hunger of the hungry is not

Hundreds of thousands of clever

So how can you become truthful?

By His Command, bodies are

By His Command, souls come into

By His Command, some are high

Some, by His Command, are

Everyone is subject to His

Some sing of His Power

Some sing of His Gifts, and know

Some sing of His Glorious Virtues,

Some sing of knowledge obtained of

Some sing that He fashions the

Some sing that He takes life away,

Some sing that He seems so very

Some sing that He watches over us,

There is no shortage of those who

The Great Giver keeps on giving,

Throughout the ages, consumers

The Commander, by His Command,

True is the Master, True is His

People beg and pray, ""Give to us,

So what offering can we place

What words can we speak to evoke

By the karma of past actions, the

He Himself is Immaculate and Pure.

Those who serve Him are honored.

O Nanak, sing of the Lord, the

Sing, and listen, and let your mind

Your pain shall be sent far away,

Following the Gurus Word one can

For a true follower of the Guru, his

Even knowing Vaheguru, I cannot

The Guru has given me this one

there is only the One, the Giver of

If I am pleasing to Him, then that is

I gaze upon all the created beings:

Within the mind are gems, jewels

The Guru has given me this one

there is only the One, the Giver of

Even if you could live throughout

and even if you were known

with a good name and reputation,

still, if the Lord does not bless you

O Nanak, Vaheguru blesses the

H8l lH l3H I =l8 =

No one can even imagine anyone

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru,

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru

O Nanak, the devotees are forever

Listening to the Name of Vaheguru