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Ang 1106, Bhagat Naam Dev Ji The breath is drawn in through the left nostril; it is held in the central channel of the Sushmanaa, and exhaled through the right nostril, repeating the Lord`s Name sixteen times. chand sat bhaydi-aa naad sat poori-aa soor sat khorhsaa dat kee-aa. I am powerless; my power has been broken. My unstable mind has been stabliized, and my unadorned soul has been adorned. I drink in the Ambrosial Nectar. abal bal torhi-aa achal chal thapi-aa agharh gharhi-aa tahaa api-o pee-aa. Within my mind, I chant the Name of the Primal Lord God, the Source of virtue. man aad gun aad vakhaani-aa. Ang 1110, Guru Nanak Dev Ji The meteor shoots across the sky. How can it be seen with the eyes? taaraa charhi-aa lammaa ki-o nadar nihaali-aa raam. The True Guru reveals the Word of the Shabad to His servant who has such perfect karma. sayvak poor karammaa satgur sabad dikhaali-aa raam. The Guru reveals the Shabad; dwelling on the True Lord, day and night, he beholds and reflects on God. gur sabad dikhaali-aa sach samaali-aa ahinis daykh beechaari-aa. The five restless desires are restrained, and he knows the home of his own heart. He conquers sexual desire, anger and corruption. Dhaavat panch rahay ghar jaani-aa kaam kroDh bikh maari-aa. His inner being is illuminated, by the Guru`s Teachings; He beholds the Lord`s play of karma. antar jot bha-ee gur saakhee cheenay raam karammaa. Ang 1111 O Nanak, killing his ego, he is satisfied; the meteor has shot across the sky. naanak ha-umai maar pateenay taaraa charhi-aa lammaa. The Gurmukhs remain awake and aware (remain awake by constantly listening to the gurmantar/anhad shabad); their egotistical pride is eradicated. gurmukh jaag rahay chookee abhimaanee raam. Night and day, it is dawn for them; they merge in the True Lord. an-din bhor bha-i-aa saach samaanee raam. The Gurmukhs are merged in the True Lord; they are pleasing to His Mind. The Gurmukhs are intact, safe and sound, awake and awake. saach samaanee gurmukh man bhaanee gurmukh saabat jaagay. The Guru blesses them with the Ambrosial Nectar of the True Name; they are lovingly attuned to the Lord`s Feet. saach naam amrit gur dee-aa har charnee liv laagay. The Divine Light is revealed, and in that Light, they achieve realization; the self-willed manmukhs wander in doubt and confusion. pargatee jot jot meh jaataa manmukh bharam bhulaanee. O Nanak, when the dawn breaks, their minds are satisfied; they pass their life-night awake and aware. naanak bhor bha-i-aa man maani-aa jaagat rain vihaanee. Forgetting faults and demerits, virtue and merit enter one`s home. a-ugan veesri-aa gunee ghar kee-aa raam. The One Lord is permeating everywhere; there is no other at all. ayko rav rahi-aa avar na bee-aa raam. He is All-pervading; there is no other. The mind comes to believe, from the mind. rav rahi-aa so-ee avar na ko-ee man hee tay man maani-aa. The One who established the water, the land, the three worlds, each and every heart - that God is known by the Gurmukh. jin jal thal taribhavan ghat ghat thaapi-aa so parabh gurmukh jaani-aa. The Infinite, All-powerful Lord is the Creator, the Cause of causes; erasing the three-phased Maya, we merge in Him. karan kaaran samrath apaaraa taribaDh mayt samaa-ee. O Nanak, then, demerits are dissolved by merits; such are the Guru`s Teachings. naanak avgan gunah samaanay aisee gurmat paa-ee. My coming and going in reincarnation have ended; doubt and hesitation are gone. aavan jaan rahay chookaa bholaa raam. Conquering my ego, I have met the True Lord, and now I wear the robe of Truth. ha-umai maar milay saachaa cholaa raam. The Guru has rid me of egotism; my sorrow and suffering are dispelled. ha-umai gur kho-ee pargat ho-ee chookay sog santaapai. My light merges into the Light; I realize and understand my own self. jotee andar jot samaanee aap pachhaataa aapai. In this world of my parents` home, I am satisfied with the Shabad; at my in-laws` home, in the world beyond, I shall be pleasing to my Husband Lord. pay-ee-arhai ghar sabad pateenee saahurrhai pir bhaanee. O Nanak, the True Guru has united me in His Union; my dependence on people has ended. naanak satgur mayl milaa-ee chookee kaan lokaanee. ..... I cherish and remember that Friend; the eyes of this soul-bride are filled with tears. saar samaalay tin sajnaa munDh nain bharaydee. The eyes of the soul-bride are filled with tears; I dwell upon Your Glorious Virtues. How can I meet my Beloved Lord God? munDh nain bharaydee gun saaraydee ki-o parabh milaa pi-aaray. I do not know the treacherous path, the way to You. How can I find You and cross over, O my Husband Lord? maarag panth na jaana-o vikh-rhaa ki-o paa-ee-ai pir paaray. Through the Shabad, the Word of the True Guru, the separated soul-bride meets with the Lord; I place my body and mind before You. satgur sabdee milai vichhunnee tan man aagai raakhai. O Nanak, the ambrosial tree bears the most delicious fruits; meeting with my Beloved, I taste the sweet essence. naanak amrit birakh mahaa ras fali-aa mil pareetam ras chaakhai. The Lord has called you to the Mansion of His Presence - do not delay! mahal bulaa-irhee-ay bilam na keejai. Night and day, imbued with His Love, you shall meet with Him with intuitive ease. an-din rat-rhee-ay sahj mileejai. In celestial peace and poise, you shall meet Him; do not harbor anger - subdue your proud self! sukh sahj mileejai ros na keejai garab nivaar samaanee. Imbued with Truth, I am united in His Union, while the self-willed manmukhs continue coming and going. saachai raatee milai milaa-ee manmukh aavan jaanee. When you dance, what veil covers you? Break the water pot, and be unattached. jab naachee tab ghooghat kaisaa matukee forh niraaree. O Nanak, realize your own self; as Gurmukh, contemplate the essence of reality. naanak aapai aap pachhaanai gurmukh tat beechaaree.

Ang 1068, Guru Amar Das Ji Through the Shabad, one`s comings and goings in reincarnation are ended. aavan jaanaa sabad nivaaray. He keeps the True Name enshrined within his heart. sach naam rakhai ur Dhaaray. He dies in the Word of the Guru`s Shabad, and conquers his mind; stilling his egotism, he merges in the Lord. gur kai sabad marai man maaray ha-umai jaa-ay samaa-i-aa. The Shabad shines its Light deep within the self, and one dwells in peace; one`s light merges into the Light. antar jot sabad sukh vasi-aa jotee jot milaa-i-aa. One who intuitively chants God`s Glorious Praises day and night - his light merges into the Light. sehjay gun raveh din raatee jotee jot milaa-i-aa. The body is the tree; the bird of the soul dwells within it. kaa-i-aa birakh pankhee vich vaasaa. It drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar, resting in the Word of the Guru`s Shabad. (Lock the mind in on the sound of the shabad) amrit chugeh gur sabad nivaasaa. It never flies away, and it does not come or go; it dwells within the home of its own self. udeh na moolay na aavahi na jaahee nij ghar vaasaa paa-i-aa. Purify the body, and contemplate the Shabad. kaa-i-aa soDheh sabad vichaareh. Remove the poisonous drug of emotional attachment, and eradicate doubt. moh thag-uree bharam nivaareh. Ang 1069, Guru Ram Das ji By Guru`s Grace, they are intuitively absorbed in Him. gur parsaadee sahj samaahee. Calling out, "Guru, Guru", I have found eternal peace; my consciousness is focused on the Guru`s feet. gur gur karat sadaa sukh paa-i-aa gur charnee chit laa-ee hay. O Dear Lord, please be kind, and grant Your Grace; please keep me in the Guru`s Sanctuary. hohu da-i-aal kirpaa kar har jee-o rakh layvhu gur sarnaa-ee hay. The True Guru trickles the Ambrosial Nectar into my mouth. amrit ras satguroo chu-aa-i-aa. My Tenth Gate has been opened and revealed. dasvai du-aar pargat ho-ay aa-i-aa. The unstruck sound current of the Shabad vibrates and resounds there, with the melody of the Guru`s Bani; one is easily, intuitively absorbed in the Lord. tah anhad sabad vajeh Dhun banee sehjay sahj samaa-ee hay. Ang 1093 , Guru Nanak Dev Ji When one acts in egotism, then You are not there, Lord. Wherever You are, there is no ego. ha-o mai karee taaN too naahee too hoveh ha-o naahi. O spiritual teachers, understand this: the Unspoken Speech is in the mind. boojhhu gi-aanee boojh-naa ayh akath kathaa man maahi. Without the Guru, the essence of reality is not found; the Invisible Lord dwells everywhere. bin gur tat na paa-ee-ai alakh vasai sabh maahi. One meets the True Guru, and then the Lord is known, when the Word of the Shabad comes to dwell in the mind. satgur milai ta jaanee-ai jaaN sabad vasai man maahi. When self-conceit departs, doubt and fear also depart, and the pain of birth and death is removed. aap ga-i-aa bharam bha-o ga-i-aa janam maran dukh jaahi. Following the Guru`s Teachings, the Unseen Lord is seen; the intellect is exalted, and one is carried across. gurmat alakh lakhaa-ee-ai ootam mat taraahi. O Nanak, chant the chant of `Sohang hansaa` - `He is me, and I am Him.` The three worlds are absorbed in Him. naanak sohaN hansaa jap jaapahu taribhavan tisai samaahi.

Ang 1100 : mehlaa 5. O my friend, realize the True Lord. Just to talk about Him is useless. sajan sach parakh mukh alaavan thothraa. See Him within your mind; your Beloved is not far away. man majhaahoo lakh tuDhhu door na so piree.

Guru Nanak Dev ji on Ang 1041 : Leave behind sexual desire, anger and the slander of others. kaam kroDh parhar par nindaa. Renounce greed and possessiveness, and become carefree. lab lobh taj hohu nichindaa. Break the chains of doubt, and remain unattached; you shall find the Lord, and the Lord's sublime essence, deep within yourself. bharam kaa sangal torh niraalaa har antar har ras paa-i-aa. As one sees the flash of lightning in the night, nis daaman ji-o chamak chandaa-in daykhai. see the Divine Light deep within your nucleus, day and night. ahinis jot nirantar paykhai. The Lord, the embodiment of bliss, incomparably beautiful, reveals the Perfect Guru. aanand roop anoop saroopaa gur poorai daykhaa-i-aa. So meet with the True Guru, and God Himself will save you. satgur milhu aapay parabh taaray.

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Instruction by Guru Nanak Dev ji : Ang 1030 Remain in your own home, O my foolish and ignorant mind. ghar rahu ray man mugaDh i-aanay Meditate on the Lord - concentrate deep within your being and meditate on Him. raam japahu antargat Dhi-aanay Renounce your greed, and merge with the infinite Lord. In this way, you shall find the door of liberation. laalach chhod rachahu aprampar i-o paavhu mukat du-aaraa hay The body is formed from the union of the five elements. panch tat mil kaa-i-aa keenee. Know that the Lord`s jewel is within it. tis meh raam ratan lai cheenee. The soul is the Lord, and the Lord is the soul; contemplating the Shabad, the Lord is found. aatam raam raam hai aatam har paa-ee-ai sabad veechaaraa hay. Abide in truth and contentment, O humble Siblings of Destiny. sat santokh rahhu jan bhaa-ee. Hold tight to compassion and the Sanctuary of the True Guru. khimaa gahhu satgur sarnaa-ee. Know your soul, and know the Supreme Soul; associating with the Guru, you shall be emancipated. aatam cheen paraatam cheenahu gur sangat ih nistaaraa hay. Ang 1031 Worship the Lord in devotion, O humble Siblings of Destiny. har kee bhagat karahu jan bhaa-ee. Speak the Unspoken Speech, and the mind will merge back into the Mind. akath kathahu man maneh samaa-ee. Restrain your restless mind within its own home, and the Lord, the Destroyer, shall destroy your pain. uth chaltaa thaak rakhahu ghar apunai dukh kaatay kaatanhaaraa hay. Creating the world, He has set His play into motion. jagat upaa-ay khayl rachaa-i-aa. He placed the soul in the body of air, water and fire. pavnai paanee agnee jee-o paa-i-aa. The body-village has nine gates; the Tenth Gate remains hidden. dayhee nagree na-o darvaajay so dasvaa gupat rahaataa hay. There are four horrible rivers of fire. chaar nadee agnee asraalaa. How rare is that Gurmukh who understands this, and through the Word of the Shabad, remains unattached. ko-ee gurmukh boojhai sabad niraalaa. Water, fire, air, earth and ether ap tayj vaa-ay parithmee aakaasaa. - in that house of the five elements, they dwell. tin meh panch tat ghar vaasaa. Those who remain imbued with the Word of the True Guru`s Shabad, renounce Maya, egotism and doubt. satgur sabad raheh rang raataa taj maa-i-aa ha-umai bharaataa hay. This mind is drenched with the Shabad, and satisfied. ih man bheejai sabad pateejai. The temple of the body is being plundered by the thieves within, but this faithless cynic does not even recognize these demons. antar chor muhai ghar mandar in saakat doot na jaataa hay. They are argumentative demons, terrifying goblins. dundar doot bhoot bheehaalay. These demons stir up conflict and strife. khinchotaan karahi baytaalay. Without awareness of the Shabad, one comes and goes in reincarnation; he loses his honor in this coming and going. sabad surat bin aavai jaavai pat kho-ee aavat jaataa hay. Ang 1032 One who has love within, obtains the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. antar paraym paraapat darsan. One who enshrines love for the Word of the Guru`s Bani, meets with Him. gurbaanee si-o pareet so parsan. Day and night, the Gurmukh sees the immaculate Divine Light everywhere; this lamp illuminates his heart. ahinis nirmal jot sabaa-ee ghat deepak gurmukh jaataa hay. The food of spiritual wisdom is the supremely sweet essence. bhojan gi-aan mahaa ras meethaa. Whoever tastes it, sees the Blessed Vision of the Lord`s Darshan. jin chaakhi-aa tin darsan deethaa. Beholding His Darshan, the unattached one meets the Lord; subduing the mind`s desires, he merges into the Lord. darsan daykh milay bairaagee man mansaa maar samaataa hay.

Continued on reading again Guru Nanak Dev has mentioned the navel like before. Ang 1026 For many ages, only darkness prevailed; kaytay jug vartay gubaarai. the infinite, endless Lord was absorbed in the primal void. taarhee laa-ee apar apaarai. He sat alone and unaffected in absolute darkness; the world of conflict did not exist. DhunDhookaar niraalam baithaa naa tad DhanDh pasaaraa hay. Thirty-six ages passed like this. jug chhateeh tinai vartaa-ay. He causes all to happen by the Pleasure of His Will. ji-o tis bhaanaa tivai chalaa-ay. No rival of His can be seen. He Himself is infinite and endless. tiseh sareek na deesai ko-ee aapay apar apaaraa hay. God is hidden throughout the four ages - understand this well. guptay boojhhu jug chatu-aaray. He pervades each and every heart, and is contained within the belly. ghat ghat vartai udar majhaaray.

Just read the following shabad on Ang 1002. Guru Arjan Dev Ji reached the final destination... I have quit searching outside; the Guru has shown me that God is within the home of my own heart. baahar dhoodhan tay chhoot paray gur ghar hee maahi dikhaa-i-aa thaa. I have seen God, fearless, of wondrous beauty; my mind shall never leave Him to go anywhere else. anbha-o achraj roop parabh paykhi-aa mayraa man chhod na kathoo jaa-i-aa thaa. I have found the jewel; I have found the Perfect Lord. maanak paa-i-o ray paa-i-o har pooraa paa-i-aa thaa. The invaluable value cannot be obtained; in His Mercy, the Guru bestows it. Pause mol amol na paa-i-aa jaa-ee kar kirpaa guroo divaa-i-aa thaa. ||1|| rahaa-o. The Supreme Lord God is imperceptible and unfathomable; meeting the Holy Saint, I speak the Unspoken Speech. adisat agochar paarbarahm mil saaDhoo akath kathaa-i-aa thaa. The unstruck sound current of the Shabad vibrates and resounds in the Tenth Gate; the Ambrosial Naam trickles down there. anhad sabad dasam du-aar vaji-o tah amrit naam chu-aa-i-aa thaa. I lack nothing; the thirsty desires of my mind are satisfied. The inexhaustible treasure has entered into my being. tot naahee man tarisnaa boojhee akhut bhandaar samaa-i-aa thaa. I serve the feet, the feet, the feet of the Guru, and manage the unmanageable. I have found the juice, the sublime essence. charan charan charan gur sayvay agharh gharhi-o ras paa-i-aa thaa. Intuitively I come, and intuively I go; my mind intuitively plays. sehjay aavaa sehjay jaavaa sehjay man khaylaa-i-aa thaa. Says Nanak, when the Guru drives out doubt, then the soul-bride enters the Mansion of the Lord`s Presence. kaho naanak bharam gur kho-i-aa taa har mahlee mahal paa-i-aa thaa. WaheGuru

Due to my lack of experience in this stage of simran I sought guidance which I really don't want to elaborate upon on the internet. But from the limited understanding I have gained these colours appear when the mind tries to cross the trikuti and the 5 elements. Air - Green Water - White Fire - Red Earth - Yellow Ether/Space - Blue During these stages one can come into contact with visions/forms etc which try and draw in the seeker to hinder the progress. It is not advisable to interact which such things. Our goal is to meet Waheguru nothing else no matter how attractive it may seem. That's what I been told and try to convince myself off along the way. Anyone can do what they wish but I believe if a person seeks guidance and you have faith/satkar for the person's experience and wisdom in such matters then you should follow their bachan's. I have been instructed not to look at it, so will not until instructed otherwise. Because in an earlier post I had wrote about the experience, being none the wiser I posted it. Now I know a little more I think it only right I clear up the mess so I don't lead someone astray. I'll be honest I will be reluctant to post personal experiences going forward, because I have no idea where i'm heading or what comes along the way. I don't want to be responsible for misleading people on a path which I'm not sure myself. Bhagat Singh ji, from your posts I can tell your much further along and am grateful that you came on the thread with your views and words of encouragement even when I was doubting or questioning my own experiences. They have been reconfirmed as real and my doubt's that kept on creeping back eliminated. All I can trust at this stage is the gurmantar and the anhad shabad. Will continue to focus my attention on those and hope they take me home and leave the rest to the will of WaheGuru... May Waheguru guide us all safely and correctly to his lotus feet. As for the low BP I am feeling the effects in that my body sometimes feels very weak and tired. Could be due to the weight I seem to be putting on. I will monitor the situation and if it persists then I will visit the GP. But with his grace I hope the simran continues till it reaches the conclusion.... Naam di dhaat from Waheguru himself. (What ever form that may be...)

Just wanted to add an important note to this stage. DO NOT LOOK at this colour, simply open the eyes and the colour we disappear. My mind is entering the stage of illusion to draw me in and distract me so to hinder the progress. May Waheguru guide us all safely to his lotus feet.

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss such breathing techniques as it's entirely up to the individual to decide whether to try and use a technique or not. I recently browsed through another book by Sant Baba Waryam Singh where they explained another breathing/simran technique and even taught it as part of the Amrit Sanchar to amrit takers. Divine Word Contemplation Path: http://www.ratwarasahib.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=94 Read from pages 431. On page 436 I believe there must be some benefit in these method's otherwise they wouldn't have wasted their time mentioning it. I think there are two schools of thought prevalent with regards to these practices. The Scholars view and the Bandigi Wale view. Those who want to progress just get on with it...

I doubt if this is related to simran/meditation but I've recently noticed that my blood pressure and gone on the low side. I actually got the machine to test the Mrs pressure. Her's turned out to be normal but mine was low... I've read meditation can help lower blood pressure which is probable if one has high bp, but what if one was already normal should you expect it to lower in that situation? According to the site http://www.bloodpressureuk.org/BloodPressureandyou/Thebasics/Bloodpressurechart An ideal reading should be between 120/80 and 90/60 if your top number is 140 or more - then you may have high blood pressure, regardless of your bottom number. if your bottom number is 90 or more - then you may have high blood pressure, regardless your top number. if your top number is 90 or less - then you may have low blood pressure, regardless of your bottom number. if your bottom number is 60 or less - then you may have low blood pressure, regardless of your top number. I'm getting readings of 110-120 on the upper number but in the low 50s for the bottom number.

Breathing technique give by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Ang 991. Heat up the sun energy of the right nostril, and cool down the moon energy of the left nostril; practicing this breath-control, bring them into perfect balance. soor sar sos lai som sar pokh lai jugat kar marat so san-banDh keejai. In this way, the fickle fish of the mind will be held steady; the swan-soul shall not fly away, and the body-wall will not crumble. meen kee chapal si-o jugat man raakhee-ai udai nah hans nah kanDh chheejai. You fool, why are you deluded by doubt? moorhay kaa-ichay bharam bhulaa. You do not remember the detached Lord of supreme bliss. Pause nah cheeni-aa parmaanand bairaagee. rahaa-o Seize and burn the unbearable; seize and kill the imperishable; leave behind your doubts, and then, you shall drink in the Nectar. ajar gahu jaar lai amar gahu maar lai bharaat taj chhod ta-o api-o peejai. In this way, the fickle fish of the mind will be held steady; the swan-soul shall not fly away, and the body-wall shall not crumble. meen kee chapal si-o jugat man raakhee-ai udai nah hans nah kanDh chheejai. Nanak humbly prays, if the Lord`s humble servant dwells upon Him, in his mind of minds, with his every breath, then he drinks in the Ambrosial Nectar. bhanat naanak jano ravai jay har mano man pavan si-o amrit peejai. In this way, the fickle fish of the mind will be held steady; the swan-soul shall not fly away, and the body-wall shall not crumble. meen kee chapal si-o jugat man raakhee-ai udai nah hans nah kanDh chheejai.

Here is yesterday's very variag may kirtan by Veer Manpreet Singh. Enjoy. http://soundcloud.com/satwant9/20130616-veer-manpreet-singh

Bhagat Baynee now gives his experience on Ang 974 The energy channels of the Ida, Pingala and Shushmanaa: these three dwell in one place. irhaa pingulaa a-or sukhmanaa teen baseh ik thaa-ee. This is the true place of confluence of the three sacred rivers: this is where my mind takes its cleansing bath. baynee sangam tah piraag man majan karay tithaa-ee. O Saints, the Immaculate Lord dwells there; santahu tahaa niranjan raam hai. how rare are those who go to the Guru, and understand this. gur gam cheenai birlaa ko-ay. The all-pervading immaculate Lord is there. Pause tahaaN niranjan rama-ee-aa ho-ay. Rahaa-o What is the insignia of the Divine Lord`s dwelling? dayv sathaanai ki-aa neesaanee. The unstruck sound current of the Shabad vibrates there. tah baajay sabad anaahad banee. There is no moon or sun, no air or water there. tah chand na sooraj pa-un na paanee. The Gurmukh becomes aware, and knows the Teachings. saakhee jaagee gurmukh jaanee. Spiritual wisdom wells up, and evil-mindedness departs; upjai gi-aan durmat chheejai. the nucleus of the mind sky is drenched with Ambrosial Nectar. amrit ras gagnantar bheejai. One who knows the secret of this device, ays kalaa jo jaanai bhay-o. meets the Supreme Divine Guru. bhaytai taas param gurday-o. The Tenth Gate is the home of the inaccessible, infinite Supreme Lord. dasam du-aaraa agam apaaraa param purakh kee ghaatee. Above the store is a niche, and within this niche is the commodity. oopar haat haat par aalaa aalay bheetar thaatee. One who remains awake, never sleeps (mind totally locked on the naam). jaagat rahai so kabahu na sovai. The three qualities and the three worlds vanish, in the state of Samaadhi. teen tilok samaaDh palovai. He takes the Beej Mantra, the Seed Mantra, and keeps it in his heart. beej mantar lai hirdai rahai. Turning his mind away from the world, he focuses on the cosmic void of the absolute Lord. manoo-aa ulat sunn meh gahai. He remains awake, and he does not lie. jaagat rahai na alee-aa bhaakhai. He keeps the five sensory organs under his control. paacha-o indree bas kar raakhai. He cherishes in his consciousness the Guru`s Teachings. gur kee saakhee raakhai cheet. He dedicates his mind and body to the Lord`s Love. man tan arpai krisan pareet. He considers his hands to be the leaves and branches of the tree. kar palav saakhaa beechaaray. He plugs up the source of the river of evil tendencies. (What/where is the Asur Nadee?) asur nadee kaa banDhai mool. Turning away from the west, he makes the sun rise in the east. pachhim fayr charhaavai soor. He bears the unbearable, and the drops trickle down within; ajar jarai so nijhar jharai. then, he speaks with the Lord of the world. jagannaath si-o gosat karai The four-sided lamp illuminates the Tenth Gate. cha-umukh deevaa jot du-aar. The Primal Lord is at the center of the countless leaves. paloo anat mool bichkaar. He Himself abides there with all His powers. sarab kalaa lay aapay rahai. He weaves the jewels into the pearl of the mind. man maanak ratnaa meh guhai. The lotus is at the forehead, and the jewels surround it. mastak padam du-aalai manee. Within it is the Immaculate Lord, the Master of the three worlds. maahi niranjan taribhavan Dhanee. The Panch Shabad, the five primal sounds, resound and vibrate their in their purity. panch sabad nirmaa-il baajay. The chauris - the fly brushes wave, and the conch shells blare like thunder. dhulkay chavar sankh ghan gaajay. The Gurmukh tramples the demons underfoot with his spiritual wisdom. dal mal daatahu gurmukh gi-aan. Baynee longs for Your Name, Lord. baynee jaachai tayraa naam. WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru

Ang 973 Bhagat Naam DevJi's approach In the imperishable realm of the Formless Lord, I play the flute of the unstruck sound current. akhand mandal nirankaar meh anhad bayn bajaav-ogo. Becoming detached, I sing the Lord`s Praises. bairaagee raameh gaav-ogo. Imbued with the unattached, unstruck Word of the Shabad, I shall go to the home of the Lord, who has no ancestors. Pause sabad ateet anaahad raataa aakul kai ghar jaa-ugo. rahaa-o. Then, I shall no longer control the breath through the energy channels of the Ida, Pingala and Shushmanaa. (I think it should translate as hold the breath in the confluenance of the irha pingulaa or sukhmanaa) irhaa pingulaa a-or sukhmanaa pa-unai banDh rahaa-ugo. I look upon both the moon and the sun as the same, and I shall merge in the Light of God. (I wonder if he means he is balancing his vision by turning the eyes inwards between the moon/left eye and sun/right eye to reveal the divine light or he is balancing the breath in both left and right channels . Sant Baba Isher Singh (Rare Wale) also stated that the last stage is to concentrate on the tip of the nose, when the naam is properly heard, which would also balance the both eyes and you will gain divine vision) chand sooraj du-ay sam kar raakha-o barahm jot mil jaa-ugo. Control of the breath and positioning of the tongue, focusing at the third eye and wearing malas of tulsi beads, are all obtained through Guru`s Grace. khaychar bhoochar tulsee maalaa gur parsaadee paa-i-aa.

Things get really interesting from Ang 968.. Bhagat Kabeer Ji explains how he met Waheguru. Make your body the vat, and mix in the yeast. Let the Word of the Guru`s Shabad be the molasses. kaa-i-aa kalaalan laahan mayla-o gur kaa sabad gurh keen ray. Cut up desire, sexuality, anger, pride and envy, and let them be the fermenting bark. tarisnaa kaam kroDh mad matsar kaat kaat kas deen ray. Is there any Saint, with intuitive peace and poise deep within, unto whom I might offer my meditation and austerities as payment? ko-ee hai ray sant sahj sukh antar jaa ka-o jap tap day-o dalaalee ray. I dedicate my body and mind to whoever gives me even a drop of this wine from such a vat. ||1||Pause|| ayk boond bhar tan man dayva-o jo mad day-ay kalaalee ray. rahaa-o. I have made the fourteen worlds the furnace, and I have burnt my body with the fire of God. bhavan chatur das bhaathee keenHee barahm agan tan jaaree ray. My mudra - my hand-gesture, is the pipe; tuning into the celestial sound current within, the Shushmanaa - the central spinal channel, is my cooling pad. mudraa madak sahj Dhun laagee sukhman pochanhaaree Pilgrimages, fasting, vows, purifications, self-discipline, austerities and breath control through the sun and moon channels - all these I pledge. tirath barat naym such sanjam rav sas gahnai day-o ray. My focused consciousness is the cup, and the Ambrosial Nectar is the pure juice. I drink in the supreme, sublime essence of this juice. surat pi-aal suDhaa ras amrit ayhu mahaa ras pay-o ray. The pure stream constantly trickles forth, and my mind is intoxicated by this sublime essence. nijhar Dhaar chu-ai at nirmal ih ras manoo-aa raato ray. Says Kabeer, all other wines are trivial and tasteless; this is the only true, sublime essence. kahi kabeer saglay mad chhoochhay ihai mahaa ras saacho ray. Make spiritual wisdom the molasses, meditation the flowers, and the Fear of God the fire enshrined in your mind. gurh kar gi-aan Dhi-aan kar mahoo-aa bha-o bhaathee man Dhaaraa. The Shushmanaa, the central spinal channel, is intuitively balanced, and the drinker drinks in this wine. sukhman naaree sahj samaanee peevai peevanhaaraa. When that wine rises up, one tastes the sublime essence of this juice, and sees across the three worlds. Pause unmad chadhaa madan ras chaakhi-aa taribhavan bha-i-aa uji-aaraa. rahaa-o. Joining the two channels of the breath, I have lit the furnace, and I drink in the supreme, sublime essence. du-ay pur jor rasaa-ee bhaathee pee-o mahaa ras bhaaree. I have burnt both sexual desire and anger, and I have been emancipated from the world. kaam kroDh du-ay kee-ay jalaytaa chhoot ga-ee sansaaree. The light of spiritual wisdom enlightens me; meeting with the Guru, the True Guru, I have obtained this understanding. pargat pargaas gi-aan gur gammit satgur tay suDh paa-ee. Slave Kabeer is intoxicated with that wine, which never wears off. daas kabeer taas mad maataa uchak na kabhoo jaa-ee. One who takes pride in himself is stuck with thorns; no one can pull them out. karai gumaan chubheh tis soolaa ko kaadhan ka-o naahee. Here, he cries bitterly, and hereafter, he burns in the most hideous hell. ajai so chobh ka-o bilal bilaatay narkay ghor pachaahee. What is hell, and what is heaven? The Saints reject them both. kavan narak ki-aa surag bichaaraa santan do-oo raaday. I have no obligation to either of them, by the Grace of my Guru. ham kaahoo kee kaan na kadh-tay apnay gur parsaaday. Now, I have mounted to the throne of the Lord; I have met the Lord, the Sustainer of the World. ab ta-o jaa-ay chadhay singhaasan milay hai saringpaanee. The Lord and Kabeer have become one. No one can tell them apart. raam kabeeraa ayk bha-ay hai ko-ay na sakai pachhaanee. I am a dog at Your Court, Lord. ham kookar tayray darbaar. I open my snout and bark before it. Pause bha-ukahi aagai badan pasaar. Ang 970 The celestial sound current resounds at Your Door. Your insignia is stamped upon my forehead. tayray du-aarai Dhun sahj kee maathai mayray dagaa-ee. Those who are branded with Your brand fight bravely in battle; those without Your brand run away. daagay hohi so ran meh joojheh bin daagay bhag jaa-ee. One who becomes a Holy person, appreciates the value of devotional worship to the Lord. The Lord places him in His treasury. saaDhoo ho-ay so bhagat pachhaanai har la-ay khajaanai paa-ee. In the fortress is the chamber; by contemplative meditation it becomes the supreme chamber. kothray meh kothree param kothee beechaar. The Guru has blessed Kabeer with the commodity, saying, "Take this commodity; cherish it and keep it secure." gur deenee basat kabeer ka-o layvhu basat samHaar. Kabeer gives it to the world, but he alone receives it, upon whose forehead such destiny is recorded. kabeer dee-ee sansaar ka-o leenee jis mastak bhaag. Permanent is the marriage, of one who receives this ambrosial essence. amrit ras jin paa-i-aa thir taa kaa sohaag. Why, O my Brahmin, do you not chant the Lord`s Name? kaahay mayray baamHan har na kaheh. Chanting the Lord`s Name, I have been saved; relying on the Vedas, O Brahmin, you shall drown and die. hamray raam naam kahi ubray bayd bharosay paaNdaydoob mareh. There is a single tree, with countless branches and twigs; its flowers and leaves are filled with its juice. tarvar ayk anant daar saakhaa puhap patar ras bharee-aa. This world is a garden of Ambrosial Nectar. The Perfect Lord created it. ih amrit kee baarhee hai ray tin har poorai karee-aa. I have come to know the story of my Sovereign Lord. jaanee jaanee ray raajaa raam kee kahaanee. How rare is that Gurmukh who knows, and whose inner being is illumined by the Lord`s Light. Pause antar jot raam pargaasaa gurmukh birlai jaanee.rahaa-o. The bumble bee, addicted to the nectar of the twelve-petalled flowers (Anahat/heart Chakkar), enshrines it in the heart. bhavar ayk puhap ras beeDhaa baarah lay ur Dhari-aa. He holds his breath suspended in the sixteen-petalled (Vishudda Chakkar/Throat Chakra ) sky of the Akaashic Ethers, and beats his wings in esctasy. sorah maDhay pavan jhakori-aa aakaasay far fari-aa. In the profound void of intuitive Samaadhi, the one tree rises up; it soaks up the water of desire from the ground. sahj sunn ik birvaa upji-aa Dhartee jalhar sokhi-aa. Says Kabeer, I am the servant of those who have seen this celestial tree. kahi kabeer ha-o taa kaa sayvak jin ih birvaa daykhi-aa. Make silence your ear-rings, and compassion your wallet; let meditation be your begging bowl. mundraa mon da-i-aa kar jholee patar kaa karahu beechaar ray. Sew this body as your patched coat, and take the Lord`s Name as your support. khinthaa ih tan see-a-o apnaa naam kara-o aaDhaar ray. Practice such Yoga, O Yogi. aisaa jog kamaavahu jogee. As Gurmukh, enjoy meditation, austerities and self-discipline.Pause jap tap sanjam gurmukh bhogee. rahaa-o. Apply the ashes of wisdom to your body; let your horn be your focused consciousness. buDh bibhoot chadhaava-o apunee singee surat milaa-ee. Become detached, and wander through the city of your body; play the harp of your mind. kar bairaag fira-o tan nagree man kee kinguree bajaa-ee. Enshrine the five tatvas - the five elements, within your heart; let your deep meditative trance be undisturbed. panch tat lai hirdai raakho rahai niraalam taarhee. Says Kabeer, listen, O Saints: make righteousness and compassion your garden. kahat kabeer sunhu ray santahu Dharam da-i-aa kar baarhee. God is the boat to carry you across the terrifying world-ocean; He is the Fulfiller of the mind`s desires. You have not centered your mind on Him, even for an instant. bhav niDh taran taaran chintaaman ik nimakh na ih man laa-i-aa. Ang 971 O Lord of the Universe, I am such a sinner! gobind ham aisay apraaDhee. God gave me body and soul, but I have not practiced loving devotional worship to Him. ||1||Pause|| jin parabh jee-o pind thaa dee-aa tis kee bhaa-obhagat nahee saaDhee. ||1|| rahaa-o. Others` wealth, others` bodies, others` wives, others` slander and others` fights - I have not given them up. par Dhan par tan par tee nindaa par apbaad na chhootai. For the sake of these, coming and going in reincarnation happens over and over again, and this story never ends. aavaa gavan hot hai fun fun ih parsang na tootai. Remembering Him in meditation, the door of liberation is found. jih simran ho-ay mukat du-aar. In the home of the Fearless Lord, the celestial trumpets resound. nirbha-o kai ghar bajaaveh toor. The unstruck sound current will vibrate and resonate forever. anhad bajeh sadaa bharpoor. Practice such meditative remembrance in your mind. aisaa simran kar man maahi. Without this meditative remembrance, liberation will never be found. Pause bin simran mukat kat naahi. rahaa-o. You will be liberated, and the great load will be taken away. mukat karai utrai baho bhaar. Bow in humility within your heart, namaskaar kar hirdai maahi. and you will not have to be reincarnated over and over again. fir fir tayraa aavan naahi. Remember Him in meditation, celebrate and be happy. jih simran karahi too kayl. God has placed His lamp deep within you, which burns without any oil. deepak baaNDh Dhari-o bin tayl. That lamp makes the world immortal; so deepak amrak sansaar it conquers and drives out the poisons of sexual desire and anger. kaam kroDh bikh kaadheelay maar. Remembering Him in meditation, you shall obtain salvation. jih simran tayree gat ho-ay. Wear that meditative remembrance as your necklace. so simran rakh kanth paro-ay. Practice that meditative remembrance, and never let it go. so simran kar nahee raakh utaar. By Guru`s Grace, you shall cross over. gur parsaadee utreh paar. Remembering Him in meditation, you shall not be obligated to others. jih simran naahee tuhi kaan. You shall sleep in your mansion, in blankets of silk. mandar soveh patambar taan. Your soul shall blossom forth in happiness, on this comfortable bed. sayj sukhaalee bigsai jee-o. So drink in this meditative remembrance, night and day. so simran too an-din pee-o. Remembering Him in meditation, your troubles will depart. jih simran tayree jaa-ay balaa-ay. Remembering Him in meditation, Maya will not bother you. jih simran tujh pohai na maa-ay. Meditate, meditate in remembrance on the Lord, Har, Har, and sing His Praises in your mind. simar simar har har man gaa-ee-ai. This meditative remembrance is obtained from the True Guru. ih simran satgur tay paa-ee-ai. Forever and ever, remember Him, day and night, sadaa sadaa simar din raat. while standing up and sitting down, with every breath and morsel of food. oothat baithat saas giraas. While awake and asleep, enjoy the essence of this meditative remembrance. jaag so-ay simran ras bhog. The Lord`s meditative remembrance is obtained by good destiny. har simran paa-ee-ai sanjog. Remembering Him in meditation, you shall not be loaded down. jih simran naahee tujh bhaar. Make this meditative remembrance of the Lord`s Name your Support. so simran raam naam aDhaar. Says Kabeer, He has no limits; kahi kabeer jaa kaa nahee ant. no tantras or mantras can be used against Him. tis kay aagay tant na mant. Ang 972 When I came to understand this mind, from the tips of my toes to the crown of my head, jab nakh sikh ih man cheenHaa. then I took my cleansing bath, deep within my self. tab antar majan keenHaa. The mind, the master of the breath, abides in the state of supreme bliss. pavanpat unman rahan kharaa. Turning away from materialism, I have found intuitive support. ultee lay sakat sahaaraN. I have entered into the sky of the mind, and opened the Tenth Gate. paiseelay gagan majhaaraN. The chakras of the coiled Kundalini energy have been opened, bayDhee-alay chakar bhuangaa. and I have met my Sovereign Lord King without fear. bhaytee-alay raa-ay nisangaa. My attachment to Maya has been eradicated; chookee-alay moh ma-i-aasaa. the moon energy has devoured the sun energy. sas keeno soor giraasaa. When I was focused and merged into the all-pervading Lord, (Isn't kumbhak holding one's breath) jab kumbhak bharipur leenaa. then the unstruck sound current began to vibrate. tah baajay anhad beenaa. The Speaker has spoken, and proclaimed the Word of the Shabad. baktai bak sabad sunaa-i-aa. The hearer has heard, and enshrined it in the mind. suntai sun man basaa-i-aa. Chanting to the Creator, one crosses over. kar kartaa utras paaraN. Says Kabeer, this is the essence. kahai kabeeraa saaraN. The moon and the sun are both the embodiment of light. (Left/Right eyes are both embodiement of light) chand sooraj du-ay jot saroop. Within their light, is God, the incomparable. jotee antar barahm anoop. O spiritual teacher, contemplate God. kar ray gi-aanee barahm beechaar. In this light is contained the expanse of the created universe. Pause jotee antar Dhari-aa pasaar. rahaa-o. Gazing upon the diamond, I humbly salute this diamond. heeraa daykh heeray kara-o aadays.

This is more like it: Ang 955 by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Make the Fear of God the farm, purity the water, truth and contentment the cows and bulls, bha-o bhu-ay pavit paanee sat santokh balayd. humility the plow, consciousness the plowman, remembrance the preparation of the soil, and union with the Lord the planting time. hal halaymee haalee chit chaytaa vatar vakhat sanjog. Let the Lord`s Name be the seed, and His Forgiving Grace the harvest. Do this, and the whole world will seem false. naa-o beej bakhsees bohal dunee-aa sagal darog. O Nanak, if He bestows His Merciful Glance of Grace, then all your separation will be ended. naanak nadree karam ho-ay jaaveh sagal vijog.

Ang 954 by Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji: The fortress of the body has nine gates; the tenth gate is kept hidden. na-o darvaajay kaa-i-aa kot hai dasvai gupat rakheejai. The rigid door is not open; only through the Word of the Guru`s Shabad can it be opened. bajar kapaat na khulnee gur sabad khuleejai. The unstruck sound current resounds and vibrates there. The Word of the Guru`s Shabad is heard. anhad vaajay Dhun vajday gur sabad suneejai. Deep within the nucleus of the heart, the Divine Light shines forth. Through devotional worship, one meets the Lord. tit ghat antar chaannaa kar bhagat mileejai. The One Lord is pervading and permeating all. He Himself created the creation. sabh meh ayk varatdaa jin aapay rachan rachaa-ee.

Ang 948 Guru Amar Das Ji: How can this mind be conquered? How can it be killed? ki-o kar ih man maaree-ai ki-o kar mirtak ho-ay. If one does not accept the Word of the Shabad, egotism does not depart. kahi-aa sabad na maan-ee ha-umai chhadai na ko-ay. By Guru`s Grace, egotism is eradicated, and then, one is Jivan Mukta - liberated while yet alive. gur parsaadee ha-umai chhutai jeevan mukat so ho-ay. O Nanak, one whom the Lord forgives is united with Him, and then no obstacles block his way. naanak jis no bakhsay tis milai tis bighan na laagai ko-ay. Everyone can say that they are dead while yet alive; how can they be liberated while yet alive? jeevat marnaa sabh ko kahai jeevan mukat ki-o ho-ay. If someone restrains himself through the Fear of God, and takes the medicine of the Love of God, bhai kaa sanjam jay karay daaroo bhaa-o laa-ay-ay. night and day, he sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord. In celestial peace and poise, he crosses over the poisonous, terrifying world-ocean, through the Naam, the Name of the Lord. an-din gun gaavai sukh sehjay bikh bhavjal naam taray-ay. O Nanak, the Gurmukh finds the Lord; he is blessed with His Glance of Grace. naanak gurmukh paa-ee-ai jaa ka-o nadar karay-i. Ang 953 Guru Nanak Dev Ji : He alone is an Udasi, a shaven-headed renunciate, who embraces renunciation. so udaasee je paalay udaas. He sees the Immaculate Lord dwelling in both the upper and lower regions. araDh uraDh karay niranjan vaas. He balances the sun and the moon energies. chand sooraj kee paa-ay gandh. In the Tenth Gate, the sky of the mind, he erects his pillar. gagan mandal meh ropai thamm. Night and day, he remains in deep inner meditation. ahinis antar rahai Dhi-aan. Throughout existence and non-existence, there is only the Name of the One Lord. aasat naasat ayko naa-o. What is that Word, which holds the heart in its place? ka-un so akhar jit rahai hi-aa-o. When you look alike (balance) upon sunshine and shade, Dhoop chhaav jay sam kar sahai. says Nanak, then the Guru will speak to you. taa naanak aakhai gur ko kahai. That alone is said to be the Lord`s temple, where the Lord is known. har mandar so-ee aakhee-ai jithahu har jaataa. In the human body, the Guru`s Word is found, when one understands that the Lord, the Supreme Soul, is in all. maanas dayh gur bachnee paa-i-aa sabh aatam raam pachhaataa. Don`t look for Him outside your self. The Creator, the Architect of Destiny, is within the home of your own heart. baahar mool na khojee-ai ghar maahi biDhaataa. The self-willed manmukh does not appreciate the value of the Lord`s temple; they waste away and lose their lives. manmukh har mandar kee saar na jaannee tinee janam gavaataa. The One Lord is pervading in all; through the Word of the Guru`s Shabad, He can be found. sabh meh ik varatdaa gur sabdee paa-i-aa jaa-ee. Ang 954 Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji He alone is victorious, who believes in the Lord`s Name. mannay naa-o so-ee jin jaa-ay. No other action is of any account. a-uree karam na laykhai laa-ay. WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru

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Cont... Ang 946 Without the True Name, no one can become pure; O Nanak, this is the Unspoken Speech. saach binaa soochaa ko naahee naanak akath kahaanee. One who becomes Gurmukh contemplates the essence of spiritual wisdom; through the Shabad, he burns away his egotism. gurmukh hovai so gi-aan tat beechaarai ha-umai sabad jalaa-ay. His body and mind become immaculate, through the Immaculate Bani of the Word. He remains absorbed in Truth. tan man nirmal nirmal banee saachai rahai samaa-ay. Through the Naam, the Name of the Lord, he remains detached; he enshrines the True Name in his heart. naamay naam rahai bairaagee saach rakhi-aa ur Dhaaray. The Gurmukh is one who reflects upon the True Word of the Shabad. gurmukh saach sabad beechaarai ko-ay. The True Bani is revealed to the Gurmukh. gurmukh sach banee pargat ho-ay. The mind of the Gurmukh is drenched with the Lord`s Love, but how rare are those who understand this. gurmukh man bheejai virlaa boojhai ko-ay. The Gurmukh dwells in the home of the self, deep within. gurmukh nij ghar vaasaa ho-ay. without meeting the True Guru, no one is liberated. bin satgur bhaytay mukat na ko-ee. Without meeting the True Guru, the Naam cannot be found. bin satgur bhaytay naam paa-i-aa na jaa-ay. The Gurmukh conquers his mind by subduing his ego. gurmukh man jeetaa ha-umai maar. This is the essence of the Shabad - listen, you hermits and Yogis. Without the Name, there is no Yoga. sabdai kaa nibayrhaa sun too a-oDhoo bin naavai jog na ho-ee. Those who are attuned to the Name, remain intoxicated night and day; through the Name, they find peace. Naamay raatay an-din maatay naamai tay sukh ho-ee. Through the Name, everything is revealed; through the Name, understanding is obtained. naamai hee tay sabh pargat hovai naamay sojhee paa-ee. Without the Name, people wear all sorts of religious robes; the True Lord Himself has confused them. bin naavai bhaykh karahi bahutayray sachai aap khu-aa-ee. The Name is obtained only from the True Guru, O hermit, and then, the Way of Yoga is found. satgur tay naam paa-ee-ai a-oDhoo jog jugat taa ho-ee.

Cont... Ang 944 The hidden Bani of the Word is revealed. guptee banee pargat ho-ay. O Nanak, the True Lord is revealed and known. naanak parakh la-ay sach so-ay. Meeting with the Lord through intuition and love, peace is found. sahj bhaa-ay milee-ai sukh hovai. The Gurmukh remains awake and aware; he does not fall sleep. gurmukh jaagai need na sovai. He enshrines the unlimited, absolute Shabad deep within. sunn sabad aprampar Dhaarai. Chanting the Shabad, he is liberated, and saves others as well. kahtay mukat sabad nistaarai. Those who practice the Guru`s Teachings are attuned to the Truth. gur kee deekhi-aa say sach raatay. Evil thoughts are erased, contemplating the Word of the Guru`s Shabad. kubuDh mitai gur sabad beechaar. Meeting with the True Guru, the door of liberation is found. satgur bhaytai mokh du-aar. Accepting the Hukam of the Lord`s Command, he is blessed with all virtues and spiritual wisdom. maanai hukam sabhay gun gi-aan. "Where is the Shabad said to dwell? What will carry us across the terrifying world-ocean? so sabad kaa kahaa vaas kathee-alay jit taree-ai bhavjal sansaaro. The air is the dwelling place of the absolute Lord. He has no qualities; He has all qualities. pavan kaa vaasaa sunn nivaasaa akal kalaa Dhar so-ee. When He bestows His Glance of Grace, the Shabad comes to abide within the heart, and doubt is eradicated from within. nadar karay sabad ghat meh vasai vichahu bharam gavaa-ay. The body and mind become immaculate, through the Immaculate Word of His Bani. Let His Name be enshrined in your mind. tan man nirmal nirmal banee naamo man vasaa-ay. The Shabad is the Guru, to carry you across the terrifying world-ocean. Know the One Lord alone, here and hereafter. sabad guroo bhavsaagar taree-ai it ut ayko jaanai. He has no form or color, shadow or illusion; O Nanak, realize the Shabad. chihan varan nahee chhaa-i-aa maa-i-aa naanak sabad pachhaanai. O reclusive hermit, the True, Absolute Lord is the support of the exhaled breath, which extends out ten finger lengths. tarai sat angul vaa-ee a-oDhoo sunn sach aahaaro. The Gurmukh speaks and churns the essence of reality, and realizes the unseen, infinite Lord. gurmukh bolai tat birolai cheenai alakh apaaro. Eradicating the three qualities, he enshrines the Shabad within, and then, his mind is rid of egotism. tarai gun maytai sabad vasaa-ay taa man chookai ahankaaro. Inside and out, he knows the One Lord alone; he is in love with the Name of the Lord. antar baahar ayko jaanai taa har naam lagai pi-aaro He understands the Sushmana, Ida and Pingala, when the unseen Lord reveals Himself. sukhmanaa irhaa pingulaa boojhai jaa aapay alakh lakhaa-ay. O Nanak, the True Lord is above these three energy channels. Through the Word, the Shabad of the True Guru, one merges with Him. naanak tihu tay oopar saachaa satgur sabad samaa-ay. Ang 945 O Nanak, when one looks upon pain and pleasure alike, through the True Guru, then he is not consumed by Death. naanak dukh sukh sam kar jaapai satgur tay kaal na garaasai. He does not preserve his semen and seed, and does not chant the Shabad. bind na raakhi-aa sabad na bhaakhi-aa. He does not control his breath; he does not worship and adore the True Lord. pavan na saaDhi-aa sach na araaDhi-aa. But one who speaks the Unspoken Speech, and remains balanced, akath kathaa lay sam kar rahai. O Nanak, attains the Lord, the Supreme Soul. ta-o naanak aatam raam ka-o lahai. "Where does this mind-elephant live? Where does the breath reside? ih man maigal kahaa basee-alay kahaa basai ih pavnaa. Where should the Shabad reside, so that the wanderings of the mind may cease?" kahaa basai so sabad a-oDhoo taa ka-o chookai man kaa bhavnaa. When the Lord blesses one with His Glance of Grace, he leads him to the True Guru. Then, this mind dwells in its own home within. nadar karay taa satgur maylay taa nij ghar vaasaa ih man paa-ay. When the individual consumes his egotism, he becomes immaculate, and his wandering mind is restrained. aapai aap khaa-ay taa nirmal hovai Dhaavat varaj rahaa-ay. "How can the root, the source of all be realized? How can the soul know itself? How can the sun enter into the house of the moon?" ki-o mool pachhaanai aatam jaanai ki-o sas ghar soor samaavai. The Gurmukh eliminates egotism from within; then, O Nanak, the sun naturally enters into the home of the moon. gurmukh ha-umai vichahu khovai ta-o naanak sahj samaavai. When the mind becomes steady and stable, it abides in the heart, and then the Gurmukh realizes the root, the source of all. ih man nihchal hirdai vasee-alay gurmukh mool pachhaan rahai. The breath is seated in the home of the navel; the Gurmukh searches, and finds the essence of reality. naabh pavan ghar aasan baisai gurmukh khojat tat lahai. This Shabad permeates the nucleus of the self, deep within, in its own home; the Light of this Shabad pervades the three worlds. so sabad nirantar nij ghar aachhai taribhavan jot so sabad lahai. The Gurmukh knows the unstruck sound current of the Bani; how rare are those who understand. anhad banee gurmukh jaanee birlo ko arthaavai.

Cont.... Ang 942 Without the Shabad, all are attached to duality. Contemplate this in your heart, and see. bin sabdai sabh doojai laagay daykhhu ridai beechaar. O Nanak, blessed and very fortunate are those who keep the True Lord enshrined in their hearts. naanak vaday say vadbhaagee jinee sach rakhi-aa ur Dhaar. The Gurmukh eliminates hate and envy. gurmukh vair viroDh gavaavai. Without the Guru, the mind is totally unsteady. bin gur manoo-aa at dolaa-ay. One who meets the Guru (i.e. anhad shabad) is carried across. jis gur milai tis paar utaarai. In the store of the body, this mind is the merchant; tan hatrhee ih man vanjaaraa. O Nanak, it deals intuitively in Truth. naanak sehjay sach vaapaaraa. The Gurmukh focuses himself in very deep meditation gurmukh laagai sahj Dhi-aan. In the Court of the Lord, the Gurmukh is absorbed in His Praises. gurmukh dargeh sifat samaa-ay. Through the Shabad, the Gurmukh burns away his ego. gurmukh ha-umai sabad jalaa-ay. Ang 943 "What is the root, the source of all? What teachings hold for these times? kavan mool kavan mat vaylaa. Who is your guru? Whose disciple are you? tayraa kavan guroo jis kaa too chaylaa. What is that speech, by which you remain unattached? Kavan kathaa lay rahhu niraalay. From the air came the beginning. This is the age of the True Guru`s Teachings. pavan arambh satgur mat vaylaa. The Shabad is the Guru, upon whom I lovingly focus my consciousness; I am the chaylaa, the disciple. sabad guroo surat Dhun chaylaa. Speaking the Unspoken Speech, I remain unattached. akath kathaa lay raha-o niraalaa. O Nanak, throughout the ages, the Lord of the World is my Guru. naanak jug jug gur gopaalaa. I contemplate the sermon of the One Shabad, the Word of the One God. ayk sabad jit kathaa veechaaree. Eradicating egotism and individualism from within, ha-o ha-o mai mai vichahu khovai. and erasing duality, the mortal becomes one with God. doojaa maytai ayko hovai. The world is difficult for the foolish, self-willed manmukh; jag karrhaa manmukh gaavaar. practicing the Shabad, one chews iron. sabad kamaa-ee-ai khaa-ee-ai saar. Know the One Lord, inside and out. antar baahar ayko jaanai. O Nanak, the fire is quenched, through the Pleasure of the True Guru`s Will. naanak agan marai satgur kai bhaanai. Imbued with the True Fear of God, pride is taken away; sach bhai raataa garab nivaarai. realize that He is One, and contemplate the Shabad. ayko jaataa sabad veechaarai. With the True Shabad abiding deep within the heart, sabad vasai sach antar hee-aa. the body and mind are cooled and soothed, and colored with the Lord`s Love. tan man seetal rang rangee-aa. The fire of sexual desire, anger and corruption is quenched. kaam kroDh bikh agan nivaaray. O Nanak, the Beloved bestows His Glance of Grace. naanak nadree nadar pi-aaray. What is that food, which takes away pride? jit garab jaa-ay so kavan aahaar. How can one live in the palace, the home of snow, wearing robes of fire? hivai kaa ghar mandar agan piraahan. Where is that cave, within which one may remain unshaken? kavan gufaa jit rahai avaahan. Who should we know to be pervading here and there? it ut kis ka-o jaan samaavai. What is that meditation, which leads the mind to be absorbed in itself?" kavan Dhi-aan man maneh samaavai. Giving voice to the Shabad, the moon of the mind is illuminated with infinity. Sabad bhaakhat sas jot apaaraa. When the sun dwells in the house of the moon, the darkness is dispelled. sas ghar soor vasai mitai anDhi-aaraa. Pleasure and pain are just the same, when one takes the Support of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. sukh dukh sam kar naam aDhaaraa. He Himself saves, and carries us across. aapay paar utaaranhaaraa. With faith in the Guru, the mind merges in Truth, gur parchai man saach samaa-ay. and then, prays Nanak, one is not consumed by Death. paranvat naanak kaal na khaa-ay. The essence of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is known to be the most exalted and excellent of all. naam tat sabh hee sir jaapai. Without the Name, one is afflicted by pain and death. bin naavai dukh kaal santaapai. When one`s essence merges into the essence, the mind is satisfied and fulfilled. tato tat milai man maanai. Duality is gone, and one enters into the home of the One Lord. doojaa jaa-ay ikat ghar aanai. The breath blows across the sky of the Tenth Gate and vibrates. (Reference to Trikuti) bolai pavnaa gagan garjai. O Nanak, the mortal then intuitively meets the eternal, unchanging Lord. naanak nihchal milan sahjai. The absolute Lord is deep within; the absolute Lord is outside us as well. The absolute Lord totally fills the three worlds. antar sunaN baahar sunaN taribhavan sunn masuNnaN. One who knows the Lord in the fourth state, is not subject to virtue or vice. cha-uthay sunnai jo nar jaanai taa ka-o paap na puNnaN. That humble being who is imbued with the Immaculate Naam, jo jan naam niranjan raataa. O Nanak, is himself the Primal Lord, the Architect of Destiny. naanak so-ee purakh biDhaataa. By practicing control over the nine gates, one attains perfect control over the Tenth Gate. na-o sar subhar dasvai pooray. There, the unstruck sound current of the horn resounds. tah anhat sunn vajaavah tooray. Behold the True Lord ever-present, and merge with Him. saachai raachay daykh hajooray. WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru WaheGuru