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Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fourth Mehl kaam karoDh nagar baho bhari-aa mil saaDhoo khandal khanda hay. The body-village is filled to overflowing with anger and sexual desire; these were broken into bits when I met with the Holy Saint http://www.sikhpal.com/modules.php?name=Fo...iewtopic&t=4295

Gurfateh Sangat Ji.............. I wanted to share with everyone here pics of Nanaksar gurudwara in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.............

Gurfateh Sangat Ji.......................... Here's another bani translation....This time it's Kirtan Sohila........... Kirtan Sohila sohilaa raag ga-orhee deepkee mehlaa 1 Sohilaa ~ The Song Of Praise. Raag Gauree Deepakee, First Mehl ik-oNkaar satgur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru jai ghar keerat aakhee-ai kartay kaa ho-ay beechaaro. In that house where the Praises of the Creator are chanted and contemplated tit ghar gaavhu sohilaa sivrihu sirjanhaaro. -in that house, sing Songs of Praise; meditate and remember the Creator Lord tum gaavhu mayray nirbha-o kaa sohilaa. Sing the Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord. ha-o vaaree jit sohilai sadaa sukh ho-ay. I am a sacrifice to that Song of Praise which brings eternal peace nit nit jee-arhay samaalee-an daykhaigaa dayvanhaar. Day after day, He cares for His beings; the Great Giver watches over all. tayray daanai keemat naa pavai tis daatay kavan sumaar. Your Gifts cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare to the Giver? sambat saahaa likhi-aa mil kar paavhu tayl. The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come, gather together and pour the oil over the threshold. dayh sajan aseesrhee-aa ji-o hovai saahib si-o mayl. My friends, give me your blessings, that I may merge with my Lord and Master ghar ghar ayho paahuchaa sad-rhay nit pavann. Unto each and every home, into each and every heart, this summons is sent out; the call comes each and every day. sadanhaaraa simree-ai naanak say dih aavann. Remember in meditation the One who summons us; O Nanak, that day is drawing near raag aasaa mehlaa 1. Raag Aasaa, First Mehl chhi-a ghar chhi-a gur chhi-a updays. There are six schools of philosophy, six teachers, and six sets of teachings gur gur ayko vays anayk. But the Teacher of teachers is the One, who appears in so many forms baabaa jai ghar kartay keerat ho-ay. O Baba: that system in which the Praises of the Creator are sung so ghar raakh vadaa-ee to-ay. -follow that system; in it rests true greatness visu-ay chasi-aa gharhee-aa pahraa thitee vaaree maahu ho-aa. The seconds, minutes and hours, days, weeks and months, sooraj ayko rut anayk. and the various seasons originate from the one sun naanak kartay kay kaytay vays. O Nanak, in just the same way, the many forms originate from the Creator raag Dhanaasree mehlaa 1. Raag Dhanaasaree, First Mehl gagan mai thaal rav chand deepak banay taarikaa mandal janak motee. Upon that cosmic plate of the sky, the sun and the moon are the lamps. The stars and their orbs are the studded pearls Dhoop mal-aanlo pavan chavro karay sagal banraa-ay foolant jotee. ||1|| The fragrance of sandalwood in the air is the temple incense, and the wind is the fan. All the plants of the world are the altar flowers in offering to You, O Luminous Lord kaisee aartee ho-ay. bhav khandnaa tayree aartee. What a beautiful Aartee, lamp-lit worship service this is! O Destroyer of Fear, this is Your Ceremony of Light. anhataa sabad vaajant bhayree. The Unstruck Sound-current of the Shabad is the vibration of the temple drums sahas tav nain nan nain heh tohi ka-o sahas moorat nanaa ayk tohee. You have thousands of eyes, and yet You have no eyes. You have thousands of forms, and yet You do not have even one. sahas pad bimal nan ayk pad ganDh bin sahas tav ganDh iv chalat mohee. You have thousands of Lotus Feet, and yet You do not have even one foot. You have no nose, but you have thousands of noses. This Play of Yours entrances me sabh meh jot jot hai so-ay. Amongst all is the Light-You are that Light tis dai chaanan sabh meh chaanan ho-ay. By this Illumination, that Light is radiant within all. gur saakhee jot pargat ho-ay. Through the Guru's Teachings, the Light shines forth jo tis bhaavai so aartee ho-ay. That which is pleasing to Him is the lamp-lit worship service har charan kaval makrand lobhit mano andino mohi aahee pi-aasaa. My mind is enticed by the honey-sweet Lotus Feet of the Lord. Day and night, I thirst for them kirpaa jal deh naanak saaring ka-o ho-ay jaa tay tayrai naa-ay vaasaa. Bestow the Water of Your Mercy upon Nanak, the thirsty song-bird, so that he may come to dwell in Your Name raag ga-orhee poorbee mehlaa 4. Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fourth Mehl kaam karoDh nagar baho bhari-aa mil saaDhoo khandal khanda hay. The body-village is filled to overflowing with anger and sexual desire; these were broken into bits when I met with the Holy Saint. poorab likhat likhay gur paa-i-aa man har liv mandal mandaa hay. By pre-ordained destiny, I have met with the Guru. I have entered into the realm of the Lord's Love kar saaDhoo anjulee pun vadaa hay. Greet the Holy Saint with your palms pressed together; this is an act of great merit. kar dand-ut pun vadaa hay. Bow down before Him; this is a virtuous action indeed saakat har ras saad na jaani-aa tin antar ha-umai kandaa hay. The wicked shaaktas, the faithless cynics, do not know the Taste of the Lord's Sublime Essence. The thorn of egotism is embedded deep within them ji-o ji-o chaleh chubhai dukh paavahi jamkaal saheh sir dandaa hay. The more they walk away, the deeper it pierces them, and the more they suffer in pain, until finally, the Messenger of Death smashes his club against their heads har jan har har naam samaanay dukh janam maran bhav khanda hay. The humble servants of the Lord are absorbed in the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. The pain of birth and the fear of death are eradicated abhinaasee purakh paa-i-aa parmaysar baho sobh khand barahmandaa hay. They have found the Imperishable Supreme Being, the Transcendent Lord God, and they receive great honor throughout all the worlds and realms ham gareeb maskeen parabh tayray har raakh raakh vad vadaa hay. I am poor and meek, God, but I belong to You! Save me-please save me, O Greatest of the Great jan naanak naam aDhaar tayk hai har naamay hee sukh mandaa hay. Servant Nanak takes the Sustenance and Support of the Naam. In the Name of the Lord, he enjoys celestial peace raag ga-orhee poorbee mehlaa 5. Raag Gauree Poorbee, Fifth Mehl kara-o baynantee sunhu mayray meetaa sant tahal kee baylaa. Listen, my friends, I beg of you: now is the time to serve the Saints! eehaa khaat chalhu har laahaa aagai basan suhaylaa. ||1|| In this world, earn the profit of the Lord's Name, and hereafter, you shall dwell in peace a-oDh ghatai dinas rainaaray. man gur mil kaaj savaaray. This life is diminishing, day and night. Meeting with the Guru, your affairs shall be resolved. ih sansaar bikaar sansay meh tari-o barahm gi-aanee. This world is engrossed in corruption and cynicism. Only those who know God are saved jisahi jagaa-ay pee-aavai ih ras akath kathaa tin jaanee. Only those who are awakened by the Lord to drink in this Sublime Essence, come to know the Unspoken Speech of the Lord jaa ka-o aa-ay so-ee bihaajhahu har gur tay maneh basayraa. Purchase only that for which you have come into the world, and through the Guru, the Lord shall dwell within your mind nij ghar mahal paavhu sukh sehjay bahur na ho-igo fayraa. Within the home of your own inner being, you shall obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence with intuitive ease. You shall not be consigned again to the wheel of reincarnation antarjaamee purakh biDhaatay sarDhaa man kee pooray. O Inner-knower, Searcher of Hearts, O Primal Being, Architect of Destiny: please fulfill this yearning of my mind. naanak daas ihai sukh maagai mo ka-o kar santan kee Dhooray. Nanak, Your slave, begs for this happiness: let me be the dust of the feet of the Saints.

Gurfateh Veer ji, it does sound kinda absurd arguing over dust but here's the catch, this should be the ashes of a loved one being given to the family to let them do as they wish. Let me ask you a question, for eg. Waheguru forbid but let's say a family member of yours akaal chalana kar jaavey would you accept just cement dust? If yes, then my point is over and plz forgive me but if not then y not accept it as you say that it's jus dust. look at it from that point. all i'm saying is that it is dust but it's the respect that follows it so it should be ashes given and not dust (which if you read, was by deceit) and that is also his karm which he will have to pay for. Veera, Bhul chuk maaf karna jey galti ho gayee mere ton WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH

Veer N30 ji, bro, that's a sect never created by namdharis as their beliefs contradict namdhari's. For eg. they believe in sant/baba ram singh ji but he himself never wore a blue kamarkassa but these guys do........... :?: trust me and u know me bro, they have nothing to do with namdhari panth. Gurfateh

Gurfateh Sangat Ji, Here is the Baaraa Maahaa (12 months) translations........... Baarah Maahaa baarah maahaa maaNjh mehlaa 5 ghar 4 Baarah Maahaa ~ The Twelve Months: Maajh, Fifth Mehl, Fourth House ik-oNkaar satgur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru kirat karam kay veechhurhay kar kirpaa maylhu raam. By the actions we have committed, we are separated from You. Please show Your Mercy, and unite us with Yourself, Lord. chaar kunt dah dis bharamay thak aa-ay parabh kee saam. We have grown weary of wandering to the four corners of the earth and in the ten directions. We have come to Your Sanctuary, God. Dhayn duDhai tay baahree kitai na aavai kaam. Without milk, a cow serves no purpose jal bin saakh kumlaavatee upjahi naahee daam. Without water, the crop withers, and it will not bring a good price. har naah na milee-ai saajnai kat paa-ee-ai bisraam. If we do not meet the Lord, our Friend, how can we find our place of rest? jit ghar har kant na pargata-ee bhath nagar say garaam. Those homes, those hearts, in which the Husband Lord is not manifest-those towns and villages are like burning furnaces. sarab seegaar tambol ras san dayhee sabh khaam. All decorations, the chewing of betel to sweeten the breath, and the body itself, are all useless and vain. parabh su-aamee kant vihoonee-aa meet sajan sabh jaam. Without God, our Husband, our Lord and Master, all friends and companions are like the Messenger of Death. naanak kee banantee-aa kar kirpaa deejai naam. This is Nanak's prayer: "Please show Your Mercy, and bestow Your Name. har maylhu su-aamee sang parabh jis kaa nihchal Dhaam. O my Lord and Master, please unite me with Yourself, O God, in the Eternal Mansion of Your Presence Baarah Maahaa :Chayt chayt govind araaDhee-ai hovai anand ghanaa. In the month of Chayt, by meditating on the Lord of the Universe, a deep and profound joy arises. sant janaa mil paa-ee-ai rasnaa naam bhanaa. Meeting with the humble Saints, the Lord is found, as we chant His Name with our tongues. jin paa-i-aa parabh aapnaa aa-ay tiseh ganaa. Those who have found God-blessed is their coming into this world ik khin tis bin jeevnaa birthaa janam janaa. Those who live without Him, for even an instant-their lives are rendered useless. jal thal mahee-al poori-aa ravi-aa vich vanaa. The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well. so parabh chit na aavee kit-rhaa dukh ganaa. Those who do not remember God-how much pain must they suffer! jinee raavi-aa so parabhoo tinnaa bhaag manaa. Those who dwell upon their God have great good fortune har darsan kaN-u man lochdaa naanak pi-aas manaa. My mind yearns for the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. O Nanak, my mind is so thirsty! chayt milaa-ay so parabhoo tis kai paa-ay lagaa. I touch the feet of one who unites me with God in the month of Chayt Baarah Maahaa :Vaisaakh vaisaakh Dheeran ki-o vaadhee-aa jinaa paraym bichhohu. In the month of Vaisaakh, how can the bride be patient? She is separated from her Beloved har saajan purakh visaar kai lagee maa-i-aa Dhohu. She has forgotten the Lord, her Life-companion, her Master; she has become attached to Maya, the deceitful one putar kaltar na sang Dhanaa har avinaasee oh. Neither son, nor spouse, nor wealth shall go along with you-only the Eternal Lord palach palach saglee mu-ee jhoothai DhanDhai moh. Entangled and enmeshed in the love of false occupations, the whole world is perishing. ikas har kay naam bin agai la-ee-ah khohi. Without the Naam, the Name of the One Lord, they lose their lives in the hereafter da-yu visaar viguchnaa parabh bin avar na ko-ay. Forgetting the Merciful Lord, they are ruined. Without God, there is no other at all. pareetam charnee jo lagay tin kee nirmal so-ay. Pure is the reputation of those who are attached to the Feet of the Beloved Lord. naanak kee parabh bayntee parabh milhu paraapat ho-ay. Nanak makes this prayer to God: "Please, come and unite me with Yourself vaisaakh suhaavaa taaN lagai jaa sant bhaytai har so-ay. The month of Vaisaakh is beautiful and pleasant, when the Saint causes me to meet the Lord Baarah Maahaa : Jayt'h har jayth jurhandaa lorhee-ai jis agai sabh nivann. In the month of Jayt'h, the bride longs to meet with the Lord. All bow in humility before Him. har sajan daavan lagi-aa kisai na day-ee bann. One who has grasped the hem of the robe of the Lord, the True Friend-no one can keep him in bondage maanak motee naam parabh un lagai naahee sann. God's Name is the Jewel, the Pearl. It cannot be stolen or taken away rang sabhay naaraa-inai jaytay man bhaavann. In the Lord are all pleasures which please the mind jo har lorhay so karay so-ee jee-a karann. As the Lord wishes, so He acts, and so His creatures act Ljo parabh keetay aapnay say-ee kahee-ahi Dhan. They alone are called blessed, whom God has made His Own. aapan lee-aa jay milai vichhurh ki-o rovann. If people could meet the Lord by their own efforts, why would they be crying out in the pain of separation? saaDhoo sang paraapatay naanak rang maanan. Meeting Him in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, O Nanak, celestial bliss is enjoyed har jayth rangeelaa tis Dhanee jis kai bhaag mathann. In the month of Jayt'h, the playful Husband Lord meets her, upon whose forehead such good destiny is recorded Baarah Maahaa :Aasaarh aasaarh tapandaa tis lagai har naahu na jinna paas. The month of Aasaarh seems burning hot, to those who are not close to their Husband Lord. jagjeevan purakh ti-aag kai maanas sandee aas. They have forsaken God the Primal Being, the Life of the World, and they have come to rely upon mere mortals duyai bhaa-ay viguchee-ai gal pa-ees jam kee faas. In the love of duality, the soul-bride is ruined; around her neck she wears the noose of Death. jayhaa beejai so lunai mathai jo likhi-aas. As you plant, so shall you harvest; your destiny is recorded on your forehead rain vihaanee pachhutaanee uth chalee ga-ee niraas. The life-night passes away, and in the end, one comes to regret and repent, and then depart with no hope at all jin kou saaDhoo bhaytee-ai so dargeh ho-ay khalaas. Those who meet with the Holy Saints are liberated in the Court of the Lord. kar kirpaa parabh aapnee tayray darsan ho-ay pi-aas. Show Your Mercy to me, O God; I am thirsty for the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan. parabh tuDh bin doojaa ko nahee naanak kee ardaas. Without You, God, there is no other at all. This is Nanak's humble prayer aasaarh suhandaa tis lagai jis man har charan nivaas. The month of Aasaarh is pleasant, when the Feet of the Lord abide in the mind. Baarah Maahaa :Saawan saavan sarsee kaamnee charan kamal si-o pi-aar. In the month of Saawan, the soul-bride is happy, if she falls in love with the Lotus Feet of the Lord man tan rataa sach rang iko naam aDhaar. Her mind and body are imbued with the Love of the True One; His Name is her only Support. bikhi-aa rang koorhaavi-aa disan sabhay chhaar. The pleasures of corruption are false. All that is seen shall turn to ashes. har amrit boond suhaavanee mil saaDhoo peevanhaar. The drops of the Lord's Nectar are so beautiful! Meeting the Holy Saint, we drink these in. van tin parabh sang ma-oli-aa samrath purakh apaar. The forests and the meadows are rejuvenated and refreshed with the Love of God, the All-powerful, Infinite Primal Being. har milnai no man lochdaa karam milaavanhaar. My mind yearns to meet the Lord. If only He would show His Mercy, and unite me with Himself! jinee sakhee-ay parabh paa-i-aa haN-u tin kai sad balihaar. Those brides who have obtained God-I am forever a sacrifice to them. naanak har jee ma-i-aa kar sabad savaaranhaar. O Nanak, when the Dear Lord shows kindness, He adorns His bride with the Word of His Shabad. saavan tinaa suhaaganee jin raam naam ur haar. Saawan is delightful for those happy soul-brides whose hearts are adorned with the Necklace of the Lord's Name. Baarah Maahaa :Bhaadon bhaadu-ay bharam bhulaanee-aa doojai lagaa hayt. In the month of Bhaadon, she is deluded by doubt, because of her attachment to duality. lakh seegaar banaa-i-aa kaaraj naahee kayt. She y wear thousands of ornaments, but they are of no use at all jit din dayh binsasee tit vaylai kahsan parayt. On that day when the body perishes-at that time, she becomes a ghost. pakarh chalaa-in doot jam kisai na daynee bhayt. The Messenger of Death seizes and holds her, and does not tell anyone his secret. chhad kharhotay khinai maahi jin si-o lagaa hayt. And her loved ones-in an instant, they move on, leaving her all alone. hath marorhai tan kapay si-aahhu ho-aa sayt. She wrings her hands, her body writhes in pain, and she turns from black to white. jayhaa beejai so lunai karmaa sand-rhaa khayt. As she has planted, so does she harvest; such is the field of karma. naanak parabh sarnaagatee charan bohith parabh dayt. Nanak seeks God's Sanctuary; God has given him the Boat of His Feet. say bhaadu-ay narak na paa-ee-ah gur rakhan vaalaa hayt. Those who love the Guru, the Protector and Savior, in Bhaadon, shall not be thrown down into hell Baarah Maahaa: Assu asun paraym umaahrhaa ki-o milee-ai har jaa-ay. In the month of Assu, my love for the Lord overwhelms me. How can I go and meet the Lord? man tan pi-aas darsan ghanee ko-ee aan milaavai maa-ay. My mind and body are so thirsty for the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. Won't someone please come and lead me to him, O my mother. sant sahaa-ee paraym kay ha-o tin kai laagaa paa-ay. The Saints are the helpers of the Lord's lovers; I fall and touch their feet. vin parabh ki-o sukh paa-ee-ai doojee naahee jaa-ay. Without God, how can I find peace? There is nowhere else to go. jinHee chaakhi-aa paraym ras say taripat rahay aaghaa-ay. Those who have tasted the sublime essence of His Love, remain satisfied and fulfilled. aap ti-aag bintee karahi layho parabhoo larh laa-ay. They renounce their selfishness and conceit, and they pray, "God, please attach me to the hem of Your robe." jo har kant milaa-ee-aa se vichhurh kateh na jaa-ay. Those whom the Husband Lord has united with Himself, shall not be separated from Him again. parabh vin doojaa ko nahee naanak har sarnaa-ay. Without God, there is no other at all. Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Lord. asoo sukhee vasandee-aa jinaa ma-i-aa har raa-ay. In Assu, the Lord, the Sovereign King, has granted His Mercy, and they dwell in peace Baarah Maahaa : Katak katik karam kamaavnay dos na kaahoo jog. In the month of Katak, do good deeds. Do not try to blame anyone else parmaysar tay bhuli-aaN vi-aapan sabhay rog. Forgetting the Transcendent Lord, all sorts of illnesses are contracted. vaimukh ho-ay raam tay lagan janam vijog. Those who turn their backs on the Lord shall be separated from Him and consigned to reincarnation, over and over again khin meh ka-urhay ho-ay ga-ay jit-rhay maa-i-aa bhog. In an instant, all of Maya's sensual pleasures turn bitter. vich na ko-ee kar sakai kis thai roveh roj. No one can then serve as your intermediary. Unto whom can we turn and cry? keetaa kichhoo na hova-ee likhi-aa Dhur sanjog. By one's own actions, nothing can be done; destiny was pre-determined from the very beginning. vadbhaagee mayraa parabh milai taaN utreh sabh bi-og. By great good fortune, I meet my God, and then all pain of separation departs. naanak ka-o parabh raakh layhi mayray saahib bandee moch. Please protect Nanak, God; O my Lord and Master, please release me from bondage. katik hovai saaDhsang binsahi sabhay soch. In Katak, in the Company of the Holy, all anxiety vanishes. Baarah Maahaa : Maghar manghir maahi sohandee-aa har pir sang baith-rhee-aah. In the month of Maghar, those who sit with their Beloved Husband Lord are beautiful. tin kee sobhaa ki-aa ganee je saahib maylrhee-aah. How can their glory be measured? Their Lord and Master blends them with Himself. tan man ma-oli-aa raam si-o sang saaDh sahaylrhee-aah. Their bodies and minds blossom forth in the Lord; they have the companionship of the Holy Saints saaDh janaa tay baahree say rahan ikaylarhee-aah. Those who lack the Company of the Holy, remain all alone. tin dukh na kabhoo utrai say jam kai vas parhee-aah. Their pain never departs, and they fall into the grip of the Messenger of Death. jinee raavi-aa parabh aapnaa say disan nit kharhee-aah. Those who have ravished and enjoyed their God, are seen to be continually exalted and uplifted. ratan javayhar laal har kanth tinaa jarhee-aah. They wear the Necklace of the jewels, emeralds and rubies of the Lord's Name. naanak baaNchhai Dhoorh tin parabh sarnee dar parhee-aah. Nanak seeks the dust of the feet of those who take to the Sanctuary of the Lord's Door. manghir parabh aaraaDhanaa bahurh na janamrhee-aah. Those who worship and adore God in Maghar, do not suffer the cycle of reincarnation ever again Baarah Maahaa : Poh pokh tukhaar na vi-aapa-ee kanth mili-aa har naahu. In the month of Poh, the cold does not touch those, whom the Husband Lord hugs close in His Embrace man bayDhi-aa charnaarbind darsan lagrhaa saahu. Their minds are transfixed by His Lotus Feet. They are attached to the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. ot govind gopaal raa-ay sayvaa su-aamee laahu. Seek the Protection of the Lord of the Universe; His service is truly profitable. bikhi-aa pohi na sak-ee mil saaDhoo gun gaahu. Corruption shall not touch you, when you join the Holy Saints and sing the Lord's Praises jah tay upjee tah milee sachee pareet samaahu. From where it originated, there the soul is blended again. It is absorbed in the Love of the True Lord. kar geh leenee paarbarahm bahurh na vichhurhi-aahu. When the Supreme Lord God grasps someone's hand, he shall never again suffer separation from Him baar jaa-o lakh bayree-aa har sajan agam agaahu. I am a sacrifice, 100,000 times, to the Lord, my Friend, the Unapproachable and Unfathomable saram pa-ee naaraa-inai naanak dar pa-ee-aahu. Please preserve my honor, Lord; Nanak begs at Your Door pokh sohandaa sarab sukh jis bakhsay vayparvaahu. Poh is beautiful, and all comforts come to that one, whom the Carefree Lord has forgiven Baarah Maahaa :Maagh maagh majan sang saaDhoo-aa Dhoorhee kar isnaan. In the month of Maagh, let your cleansing bath be the dust of the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. har kaa naam Dhi-aa-ay sun sabhnaa no kar daan. Meditate and listen to the Name of the Lord, and give it to everyone. janam karam mal utrai man tay jaa-ay gumaan. In this way, the filth of lifetimes of karma shall be removed, and egotistical pride shall vanish from your mind. kaam karoDh na mohee-ai binsai lobh su-aan. Sexual desire and anger shall not seduce you, and the dog of greed shall depart. sachai maarag chaldi-aa ustat karay jahaan. Those who walk on the Path of Truth shall be praised throughout the world. athsath tirath sagal punn jee-a da-i-aa parvaan. Be kind to all beings-this is more meritorious than bathing at the sixty-eight sacred shrines of pilgrimage and the giving of charity. jis no dayvai da-i-aa kar so-ee purakh sujaan. That person, upon whom the Lord bestows His Mercy, is a wise person. jinaa mili-aa parabh aapnaa naanak tin kurbaan. Nanak is a sacrifice to those who have merged with God. maagh suchay say kaaNdhee-ah jin pooraa gur miharvaan. In Maagh, they alone are known as true, unto whom the Perfect Guru is Merciful. Baarah Maahaa :Phalgun fulgun anand upaarjanaa har sajan pargatay aa-ay. In the month of Phalgun, bliss comes to those, unto whom the Lord, the Friend, has been revealed. sant sahaa-ee raam kay kar kirpaa dee-aa milaa-ay. The Saints, the Lord's helpers, in their mercy, have united me with Him. sayj suhaavee sarab sukh hun dukhaa naahee jaa-ay. My bed is beautiful, and I have all comforts. I feel no sadness at all. ichh punee vadbhaagnee var paa-i-aa har raa-ay. My desires have been fulfilled-by great good fortune, I have obtained the Sovereign Lord as my Husband. mil sahee-aa mangal gaavhee geet govind alaa-ay. Join with me, my sisters, and sing the songs of rejoicing and the Hymns of the Lord of the Universe har jayhaa avar na dis-ee ko-ee doojaa lavai na laa-ay. There is no other like the Lord-there is no equal to Him. halat palat savaari-on nihchal ditee-an jaa-ay. He embellishes this world and the world hereafter, and He gives us our permanent home there. sansaar saagar tay rakhi-an bahurh na janmai Dhaa-ay. He rescues us from the world-ocean; never again do we have to run the cycle of reincarnation. jihvaa ayk anayk gun taray naanak charnee paa-ay. I have only one tongue, but Your Glorious Virtues are beyond counting. Nanak is saved, falling at Your Feet. fulgun nit salaahee-ai jis no til na tamaa-ay. In Phalgun, praise Him continually; He has not even an iota of greed Baarah Maahaa jin jin naam Dhi-aa-i-aa tin kay kaaj saray. Those who meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord-their affairs are all resolved har gur pooraa aaraaDhi-aa dargeh sach kharay. Those who meditate on the Perfect Guru, the Lord-Incarnate-they are judged true in the Court of the Lord. sarab sukhaa niDh charan har bha-ojal bikham taray. The Lord's Feet are the Treasure of all peace and comfort for them; they cross over the terrifying and treacherous world-ocean. paraym bhagat tin paa-ee-aa bikhi-aa naahi jaray. They obtain love and devotion, and they do not burn in corruption. koorh ga-ay dubiDhaa nasee pooran sach bharay. Falsehood has vanished, duality has been erased, and they are totally overflowing with Truth. paarbarahm parabh sayvday man andar ayk Dharay. They serve the Supreme Lord God, and enshrine the One Lord within their minds. maah divas moorat bhalay jis ka-o nadar karay. The months, the days, and the moments are auspicious, for those upon whom the Lord casts His Glance of Grace. naanak mangai daras daan kirpaa karahu haray. Nanak begs for the blessing of Your Vision, O Lord. Please, shower Your Mercy upon me!

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040922/punjab1.htm#3 SGPC, Baba Budha Dal at loggerheads over gurdwara Kotkapura, September 21 Tension prevailed at the historic Gurdwara Patshahi Dasvi yesterday when a 10-member committee of the SGPC reached here to take control of it. A large number of nihangs belonging to the Baba Budha Dal armed with sharpedged weapons gathered at the gurdwara, forcing the SGPC team to return empty-handed. Sources said the gurdwara was built in 1937 by the Maharaja of Faridkot, who handed it over to Baba Budha Dal in 1947. The gurdwara, which owes its historical background to a visit by Guru Gobind Singh, has about 172 acres in its name. The controversy over the gurdwara dates back to 1960. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had empowered the SGPC in 2003 to take over the charge of gurdwara. Following the court orders, an SGPC panel, led by Ajaib Singh reached the gurdwara yesterday, but about 300 nihangs descended there, leading to the tension. The SGPC members said they wanted to take the charge of the gurdwara with the help of the district administration. The local administration expressed helplessness as police personnel had been deployed at the ongoing Baba Farid Mela in Faridkot. When contacted, Baba Kulwant Singh, in charge of the gurdwara, said Baba Budha Dal was looking after the gurdwara for the last 57 years and the question of handing over its charge to the SGPC doesn’t arise.

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Gurfateh Ji...... Here's the 4th part to my madness.......... Here is Anand Sahib (ballad of bliss) along with english translations.................... raamkalee mehlaa 3 anand Raamkalee, Third Mehl, Anand ~ The Song Of Bliss: ik-oNkaar satgur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru anand bha-i-aa mayree maa-ay satguroo mai paa-i-aa. I am in ecstasy, O my mother, for I have found my True Guru. satgur ta paa-i-aa sahj saytee man vajee-aa vaaDhaa-ee-aa. I have found the True Guru, with intuitive ease, and my mind vibrates with the music of bliss. raag ratan parvaar paree-aa sabad gaavan aa-ee-aa. The jewelled melodies and their related celestial harmonies have come to sing the Word of the Shabad sabdo ta gaavhu haree kayraa man jinee vasaa-i-aa. The Lord dwells within the minds of those who sing the Shabad kahai naanak anand ho-aa satguroo mai paa-i-aa. Says Nanak, I am in ecstasy, for I have found my True Guru ay man mayri-aa too sadaa rahu har naalay. O my mind, remain always with the Lord. har naal rahu too man mayray dookh sabh visaarnaa. Remain always with the Lord, O my mind, and all sufferings will be forgotten angeekaar oh karay tayraa kaaraj sabh savaarnaa. He will accept You as His own, and all your affairs will be perfectly arranged sabhnaa galaa samrath su-aamee so ki-o manhu visaaray. Our Lord and Master is all-powerful to do all things, so why forget Him from your mind kahai naanak man mayray sadaa rahu har naalay. Says Nanak, O my mind, remain always with the Lord. saachay saahibaa ki-aa naahee ghar tayrai. O my True Lord and Master, what is there which is not in Your celestial home? ghar ta tayrai sabh kichh hai jis deh so paav-ay. Everything is in Your home; they receive, unto whom You give ghar ta tayrai sabh kichh hai jis deh so paav-ay. Everything is in Your home; they receive, unto whom You give. sadaa sifat salaah tayree naam man vasaava-ay. Constantly singing Your Praises and Glories, Your Name is enshrined in the mind naam jin kai man vasi-aa vaajay sabad ghanayray. The divine melody of the Shabad vibrates for those, within whose minds the Naam abides. kahai naanak sachay saahib ki-aa naahee ghar tayrai. Says Nanak, O my True Lord and Master, what is there which is not in Your home? saachaa naam mayraa aaDhaaro. The True Name is my only support saach naam aDhaar mayraa jin bhukhaa sabh gavaa-ee-aa. The True Name is my only support; it satisfies all hunger. kar saaNt sukh man aa-ay vasi-aa jin ichhaa sabh pujaa-ee-aa. It has brought peace and tranquility to my mind; it has fulfilled all my desires sadaa kurbaan keetaa guroo vitahu jis dee-aa ayhi vadi-aa-ee-aa. I am forever a sacrifice to the Guru, who possesses such glorious greatness kahai naanak sunhu santahu sabad Dharahu pi-aaro. Says Nanak, listen, O Saints; enshrine love for the Shabad. saachaa naam mayraa aaDhaaro. The True Name is my only support vaajay panch sabad tit ghar sabhaagai. The Panch Shabad, the five primal sounds, vibrate in that blessed house ghar sabhaagai sabad vaajay kalaa jit ghar Dhaaree-aa. In that blessed house, the Shabad vibrates; He infuses His almighty power into it. panch doot tuDh vas keetay kaal kantak maari-aa. Through You, we subdue the five demons of desire, and slay Death, the torturer Dhur karam paa-i-aa tuDh jin ka-o se naam har kai laagay. Those who have such pre-ordained destiny are attached to the Lord's Name kahai naanak tah sukh ho-aa tit ghar anhad vaajay. Says Nanak, they are at peace, and the unstruck sound current vibrates within their homes saachee livai bin dayh nimaanee. Without the true love of devotion, the body is without honor. dayh nimaanee livai baajhahu ki-aa karay vaychaaree-aa. The body is dishonored without devotional love; what can the poor wretches do? tuDh baajh samrath ko-ay naahee kirpaa kar banvaaree-aa. No one except You is all-powerful; please bestow Your Mercy, O Lord of all nature. ays na-o hor thaa-o naahee sabad laag savaaree-aa. There is no place of rest, other than the Name; attached to the Shabad, we are embellished with beauty. kahai naanak livai baajhahu ki-aa karay vaychaaree-aa. Says Nanak, without devotional love, what can the poor wretches do? aanand aanand sabh ko kahai aanand guroo tay jaani-aa. Bliss, bliss - everyone talks of bliss; bliss is known only through the Guru jaani-aa aanand sadaa gur tay kirpaa karay pi-aari-aa. Eternal bliss in known only through the Guru, when the Beloved Lord grants His Grace. kar kirpaa kilvikh katay gi-aan anjan saari-aa. Granting His Grace, He cuts away our sins; He blesses us with the healing ointment of spiritual wisdom andrahu jin kaa moh tutaa tin kaa sabad sachai savaari-aa. Those who eradicate attachment from within themselves, are adorned with the Shabad, the Word of the True Lord. kahai naanak ayhu anand hai aanand gur tay jaani-aa. Says Nanak, this alone is bliss - bliss which is known through the Guru baabaa jis too deh so-ee jan paavai. O Baba, he alone receives it, unto whom You give it. paavai ta so jan deh jis no hor ki-aa karahi vaychaari-aa. He alone receives it, unto whom You give it; what can the other poor wretched beings do? ik bharam bhoolay fireh dah dis ik naam laag savaari-aa. Some are deluded by doubt, wandering in the ten directions; some are adorned with attachment to the Naam gur parsaadee man bha-i-aa nirmal jinaa bhaanaa bhaav-ay. By Guru's Grace, the mind becomes immaculate and pure, for those who follow God's Will. kahai naanak jis deh pi-aaray so-ee jan paav-ay. Says Nanak, he alone receives it, unto whom You give it, O Beloved Lord. aavhu sant pi-aariho akath kee karah kahaanee. Come, Beloved Saints, let us speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord. karah kahaanee akath kayree kit du-aarai paa-ee-ai. How can we speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord? Through which door will we find Him? tan man Dhan sabh sa-up gur ka-o hukam mani-ai paa-ee-ai. Surrender body, mind, wealth, and everything to the Guru; obey the Order of His Will, and you will find Him hukam mannihu guroo kayraa gaavhu sachee banee. Obey the Hukam of the Guru's Command, and sing the True Word of His Bani. kahai naanak sunhu santahu kathihu akath kahaanee. Says Nanak, listen, O Saints, and speak the Unspoken Speech of the Lord ay man chanchlaa chaturaa-ee kinai na paa-i-aa. O fickle mind, through cleverness, no one has found the Lord. chaturaa-ee na paa-i-aa kinai too sun man mayri-aa. Through cleverness, no one has found Him; listen, O my mind. ayh maa-i-aa mohnee jin ayt bharam bhulaa-i-aa. This Maya is so fascinating; because of it, people wander in doubt. maa-i-aa ta mohnee tinai keetee jin thag-ulee paa-ee-aa. This fascinating Maya was created by the One who has administered this potion kurbaan keetaa tisai vitahu jin moh meethaa laa-i-aa. I am a sacrifice to the One who has made emotional attachment sweet kahai naanak man chanchal chaturaa-ee kinai na paa-i-aa. Says Nanak, O fickle mind, no one has found Him through cleverness ay man pi-aari-aa too sadaa sach samaalay. O beloved mind, contemplate the True Lord forever ayhu kutamb too je daykh-daa chalai naahee tayrai naalay. This family which you see shall not go along with you. saath tayrai chalai naahee tis naal ki-o chit laa-ee-ai. They shall not go along with you, so why do you focus your attention on them? aisaa kamm moolay na keechai jit ant pachhotaa-ee-ai. Don't do anything that you will regret in the end. satguroo kaa updays sun too hovai tayrai naalay. Listen to the Teachings of the True Guru - these shall go along with you. kahai naanak man pi-aaray too sadaa sach samaalay. Says Nanak, O beloved mind, contemplate the True Lord forever agam agocharaa tayraa ant na paa-i-aa. O inaccessible and unfathomable Lord, Your limits cannot be found. anto na paa-i-aa kinai tayraa aapnaa aap too jaanhay. No one has found Your limits; only You Yourself know. jee-a jant sabh khayl tayraa ki-aa ko aakh vakhaana-ay. All living beings and creatures are Your play; how can anyone describe You? aakhahi ta vaykheh sabh toohai jin jagat upaa-i-aa. You speak, and You gaze upon all; You created the Universe kahai naanak too sadaa agamm hai tayraa ant na paa-i-aa. Says Nanak, You are forever inaccessible; Your limits cannot be found. sur nar mun jan amrit khojday so amrit gur tay paa-i-aa. The angelic beings and the silent sages search for the Ambrosial Nectar; this Amrit is obtained from the Guru. paa-i-aa amrit gur kirpaa keenee sachaa man vasaa-i-aa. This Amrit is obtained, when the Guru grants His Grace; He enshrines the True Lord within the mind jee-a jant sabh tuDh upaa-ay ik vaykh parsan aa-i-aa. All living beings and creatures were created by You; only some come to see the Guru, and seek His blessing. lab lobh ahaNkaar chookaa satguroo bhalaa bhaa-i-aa. Their greed, avarice and egotism are dispelled, and the True Guru seems sweet kahai naanak jis no aap tuthaa tin amrit gur tay paa-i-aa. Says Nanak, those with whom the Lord is pleased, obtain the Amrit, through the Guru. bhagtaa kee chaal niraalee. The lifestyle of the devotees is unique and distinct. chaalaa niraalee bhagtaah kayree bikham maarag chalnaa. The devotees' lifestyle is unique and distinct; they follow the most difficult path. lab lobh ahaNkaar taj tarisnaa bahut naahee bolnaa. They renounce greed, avarice, egotism and desire; they do not talk too much. khanni-ahu tikhee vaalahu nikee ayt maarag jaanaa. The path they take is sharper than a two-edged sword, and finer than a hair. gur parsaadee jinee aap taji-aa har vaasnaa samaanee. By Guru's Grace, they shed their selfishness and conceit; their hopes are merged in the Lord. kahai naanak chaal bhagtaa jugahu jug niraalee. Says Nanak, the lifestyle of the devotees, in each and every age, is unique and distinct ji-o too chalaa-ihi tiv chalah su-aamee hor ki-aa jaanaa gun tayray. As You make me walk, so do I walk, O my Lord and Master; what else do I know of Your Glorious Virtues? jiv too chalaa-ihi tivai chalah jinaa maarag paavhay. As You cause them to walk, they walk - You have placed them on the Path. kar kirpaa jin naam laa-ihi se har har sadaa Dhi-aavhay. In Your Mercy, You attach them to the Naam; they meditate forever on the Lord, Har, Har jis no kathaa sunaa-ihi aapnee se gurdu-aarai sukh paavhay. Those whom You cause to listen to Your sermon, find peace in the Gurdwara, the Guru's Gate kahai naanak sachay saahib ji-o bhaavai tivai chalaavahay. Says Nanak, O my True Lord and Master, you make us walk according to Your Will. ayhu sohilaa sabad suhaavaa. This song of praise is the Shabad, the most beautiful Word of God. sabdo suhaavaa sadaa sohilaa satguroo sunaa-i-aa. This beauteous Shabad is the everlasting song of praise, spoken by the True Guru ayhu tin kai man vasi-aa jin Dharahu likhi-aa aa-i-aa. This is enshrined in the minds of those who are so pre-destined by the Lord. ik fireh ghanayray karahi galaa galee kinai na paa-i-aa. Some wander around, babbling on and on, but none obtain Him by babbling kahai naanak sabad sohilaa satguroo sunaa-i-aa. Says Nanak, the Shabad, this song of praise, has been spoken by the True Guru. pavit ho-ay say janaa jinee har Dhi-aa-i-aa. Those humble beings who meditate on the Lord become pure har Dhi-aa-i-aa pavit ho-ay gurmukh jinee Dhi-aa-i-aa. Meditating on the Lord, they become pure; as Gurmukh, they meditate on Him pavit maataa pitaa kutamb sahit si-o pavit sangat sabaa-ee-aa. They are pure, along with their mothers, fathers, family and friends; all their companions are pure as well. kahai naanak say pavit jinee gurmukh har har Dhi-aa-i-aa. Says Nanak, pure and holy are those who, as Gurmukh, meditate on the Lord, Har, Har karmee sahj na oopjai vin sahjai sahsaa na jaa-ay. By religious rituals, intuitive poise is not found; without intuitive poise, skepticism does not depart nah jaa-ay sahsaa kitai sanjam rahay karam kamaa-ay. Skepticism does not depart by contrived actions; everybody is tired of performing these rituals sahsai jee-o maleen hai kit sanjam Dhotaa jaa-ay. The soul is polluted by skepticism; how can it be cleansed? man Dhovahu sabad laagahu har si-o rahhu chit laa-ay. Wash your mind by attaching it to the Shabad, and keep your consciousness focused on the Lord. kahai naanak gur parsaadee sahj upjai ih sahsaa iv jaa-ay. Says Nanak, by Guru's Grace, intuitive poise is produced, and this skepticism is dispelled jee-ahu mailay baahrahu nirmal. Inwardly polluted, and outwardly pure baahrahu nirmal jee-ahu ta mailay tinee janam joo-ai haari-aa. Those who are outwardly pure and yet polluted within, lose their lives in the gamble ayh tisnaa vadaa rog lagaa maran manhu visaari-aa. They contract this terrible disease of desire, and in their minds, they forget about dying. vaydaa meh naam utam so suneh naahee fireh ji-o baytaali-aa. In the Vedas, the ultimate objective is the Naam, the Name of the Lord; but they do not hear this, and they wander around like demons kahai naanak jin sach taji-aa koorhay laagay tinee janam joo-ai haari-aa. Says Nanak, those who forsake Truth and cling to falsehood, lose their lives in the gamble jee-ahu nirmal baahrahu nirmal. Inwardly pure, and outwardly pure. baahrahu ta nirmal jee-ahu nirmal satgur tay karnee kamaanee. Those who are outwardly pure and also pure within, through the Guru, perform good deeds koorh kee so-ay pahuchai naahee mansaa sach samaanee. Not even an iota of falsehood touches them; their hopes are absorbed in the Truth. janam ratan jinee khati-aa bhalay say vanjaaray. Those who earn the jewel of this human life, are the most excellent of merchants kahai naanak jin man nirmal sadaa raheh gur naalay. Says Nanak, those whose minds are pure, abide with the Guru forever jay ko sikh guroo saytee sanmukh hovai. If a Sikh turns to the Guru with sincere faith, as sunmukh hovai ta sanmukh sikh ko-ee jee-ahu rahai gur naalay. - if a Sikh turns to the Guru with sincere faith, as sunmukh, his soul abides with the Guru gur kay charan hirdai Dhi-aa-ay antar aatmai samaalay. Within his heart, he meditates on the lotus feet of the Guru; deep within his soul, he contemplates Him. aap chhad sadaa rahai parnai gur bin avar na jaanai ko-ay. Renouncing selfishness and conceit, he remains always on the side of the Guru; he does not know anyone except the Guru. kahai naanak sunhu santahu so sikh sanmukh ho-ay. Says Nanak, listen, O Saints: such a Sikh turns toward the Guru with sincere faith, and becomes sunmukh jay ko gur tay vaimukh hovai bin satgur mukat na paavai. One who turns away from the Guru, and becomes baymukh - without the True Guru, he shall not find liberation. paavai mukat na hor thai ko-ee puchhahu bibaykee-aa jaa-ay. He shall not find liberation anywhere else either; go and ask the wise ones about this anayk joonee bharam aavai vin satgur mukat na paa-ay. He shall wander through countless incarnations; without the True Guru, he shall not find liberation. fir mukat paa-ay laag charnee satguroo sabad sunaa-ay. But liberation is attained, when one is attached to the feet of the True Guru, chanting the Word of the Shabad kahai naanak veechaar daykhhu vin satgur mukat na paa-ay. Says Nanak, contemplate this and see, that without the True Guru, there is no liberation aavhu sikh satguroo kay pi-aariho gaavhu sachee banee. Come, O beloved Sikhs of the True Guru, and sing the True Word of His Bani banee ta gaavhu guroo kayree baanee-aa sir banee. Sing the Guru's Bani, the supreme Word of Words. jin ka-o nadar karam hovai hirdai tinaa samaanee. Those who are blessed by the Lord's Glance of Grace - their hearts are imbued with this Bani. peevhu amrit sadaa rahhu har rang japihu saarigpaanee. Drink in this Ambrosial Nectar, and remain in the Lord's Love forever; meditate on the Lord, the Sustainer of the world. kahai naanak sadaa gaavhu ayh sachee banee. Says Nanak, sing this True Bani forever satguroo binaa hor kachee hai banee. Without the True Guru, other songs are false banee ta kachee satguroo baajhahu hor kachee banee. The songs are false without the True Guru; all other songs are false. kahday kachay sunday kachay kacheeN aakh vakhaanee. The speakers are false, and the listeners are false; those who speak and recite are false. har har nit karahi rasnaa kahi-aa kachhoo na jaanee. They may continually chant, 'Har, Har' with their tongues, but they do not know what they are saying. chit jin kaa hir la-i-aa maa-i-aa bolan pa-ay ravaanee. Their consciousness is lured by Maya; they are just reciting mechanically kahai naanak satguroo baajhahu hor kachee banee. Says Nanak, without the True Guru, other songs are false gur kaa sabad ratann hai heeray jit jarhaa-o. The Word of the Guru's Shabad is a jewel, studded with diamonds sabad ratan jit man laagaa ayhu ho-aa samaa-o. The mind which is attached to this jewel, merges into the Shabad sabad saytee man mili-aa sachai laa-i-aa bhaa-o. One whose mind is attuned to the Shabad, enshrines love for the True Lord aapay heeraa ratan aapay jis no day-ay bujhaa-ay. He Himself is the diamond, and He Himself is the jewel; one who is blessed, understands its value. kahai naanak sabad ratan hai heeraa jit jarhaa-o. Says Nanak, the Shabad is a jewel, studded with diamonds siv sakat aap upaa-ay kai kartaa aapay hukam vartaa-ay. He Himself created Shiva and Shakti, mind and matter; the Creator subjects them to His Command hukam vartaa-ay aap vaykhai gurmukh kisai bujhaa-ay. Enforcing His Order, He Himself sees all. How rare are those who, as Gurmukh, come to know Him. torhay banDhan hovai mukat sabad man vasaa-ay. They break their bonds, and attain liberation; they enshrine the Shabad within their minds. gurmukh jis no aap karay so hovai aykas si-o liv laa-ay. Those whom the Lord Himself makes Gurmukh, lovingly focus their consciousness on the One Lord. kahai naanak aap kartaa aapay hukam bujhaa-ay. Says Nanak, He Himself is the Creator; He Himself reveals the Hukam of His Command simrit saastar punn paap beechaarday tatai saar na jaanee. The Simritees and the Shaastras discriminate between good and evil, but they do not know the true essence of reality tatai saar na jaanee guroo baajhahu tatai saar na jaanee. They do not know the true essence of reality without the Guru; they do not know the true essence of reality tihee gunee sansaar bharam sutaa suti-aa rain vihaanee. The world is asleep in the three modes and doubt; it passes the night of its life sleeping. gur kirpaa tay say jan jaagay jinaa har man vasi-aa boleh amrit banee. Those humble beings remain awake and aware, within whose minds, by Guru's Grace, the Lord abides; they chant the Ambrosial Word of the Guru's Bani. kahai naanak so tat paa-ay jis no an-din har liv laagai jaagat rain vihaanee. Says Nanak, they alone obtain the essence of reality, who night and day remain lovingly absorbed in the Lord; they pass the night of their life awake and aware maataa kay udar meh partipaal karay so ki-o manhu visaaree-ai. He nourished us in the mother's womb; why forget Him from the mind? manhu ki-o visaaree-ai ayvad daataa je agan meh aahaar pahuchaava-ay. Why forget from the mind such a Great Giver, who gave us sustenance in the fire of the womb? os no kihu pohi na sakee jis na-o aapnee liv laav-ay. Nothing can harm one, whom the Lord inspires to embrace His Love aapnee liv aapay laa-ay gurmukh sadaa samaalee-ai. He Himself is the love, and He Himself is the embrace; the Gurmukh contemplates Him forever. kahai naanak ayvad daataa so ki-o manhu visaaree-ai. Says Nanak, why forget such a Great Giver from the mind? jaisee agan udar meh taisee baahar maa-i-aa. As is the fire within the womb, so is Maya outside maa-i-aa agan sabh iko jayhee kartai khayl rachaa-i-aa. The fire of Maya is one and the same; the Creator has staged this play jaa tis bhaanaa taa jammi-aa parvaar bhalaa bhaa-i-aa. According to His Will, the child is born, and the family is very pleased liv chhurhkee lagee tarisnaa maa-i-aa amar vartaa-i-aa. Love for the Lord wears off, and the child becomes attached to desires; the script of Maya runs its course ayh maa-i-aa jit har visrai moh upjai bhaa-o doojaa laa-i-aa. This is Maya, by which the Lord is forgotten; emotional attachment and love of duality well up. kahai naanak gur parsaadee jinaa liv laagee tinee vichay maa-i-aa paa-i-aa. Says Nanak, by Guru's Grace, those who enshrine love for the Lord find Him, in the midst of Maya har aap amulak hai mul na paa-i-aa jaa-ay. The Lord Himself is priceless; His worth cannot be estimated. mul na paa-i-aa jaa-ay kisai vitahu rahay lok villaa-ay. His worth cannot be estimated, even though people have grown weary of trying. aisaa satgur jay milai tis no sir sa-upee-ai vichahu aap jaa-ay. If you meet such a True Guru, offer your head to Him; your selfishness and conceit will be eradicated from within. jis daa jee-o tis mil rahai har vasai man aa-ay. Your soul belongs to Him; remain united with Him, and the Lord will come to dwell in your mind. har aap amulak hai bhaag tinaa kay naankaa jin har palai paa-ay. The Lord Himself is priceless; very fortunate are those, O Nanak, who attain to the Lord har raas mayree man vanjaaraa. The Lord is my capital; my mind is the merchant har raas mayree man vanjaaraa satgur tay raas jaanee. The Lord is my capital, and my mind is the merchant; through the True Guru, I know my capital. har har nit japihu jee-ahu laahaa khatihu dihaarhee. Meditate continually on the Lord, Har, Har, O my soul, and you shall collect your profits daily. ayhu Dhan tinaa mili-aa jin har aapay bhaanaa. This wealth is obtained by those who are pleasing to the Lord's Will. kahai naanak har raas mayree man ho-aa vanjaaraa. Says Nanak, the Lord is my capital, and my mind is the merchant ay rasnaa too an ras raach rahee tayree pi-aas na jaa-ay. O my tongue, you are engrossed in other tastes, but your thirsty desire is not quenched. pi-aas na jaa-ay horat kitai jichar har ras palai na paa-ay. Your thirst shall not be quenched by any means, until you attain the subtle essence of the Lord har ras paa-ay palai pee-ai har ras bahurh na tarisnaa laagai aa-ay. If you do obtain the subtle essence of the Lord, and drink in this essence of the Lord, you shall not be troubled by desire again. ayhu har ras karmee paa-ee-ai satgur milai jis aa-ay. This subtle essence of the Lord is obtained by good karma, when one comes to meet with the True Guru. kahai naanak hor an ras sabh veesray jaa har vasai man aa-ay. Says Nanak, all other tastes and essences are forgotten, when the Lord comes to dwell within the mind ay sareeraa mayri-aa har tum meh jot rakhee taa too jag meh aa-i-aa. O my body, the Lord infused His Light into you, and then you came into the world. har aapay maataa aapay pitaa jin jee-o upaa-ay jagat dikhaa-i-aa. The Lord Himself is your mother, and He Himself is your father; He created the created beings, and revealed the world to them. gur parsaadee bujhi-aa taa chalat ho-aa chalat nadree aa-i-aa. By Guru's Grace, some understand, and then it's a show; it seems like just a show kahai naanak sarisat kaa mool rachi-aa jot raakhee taa too jag meh aa-i-aa. Says Nanak, He laid the foundation of the Universe, and infused His Light, and then you came into the world man chaa-o bha-i-aa parabh aagam suni-aa. My mind has become joyful, hearing of God's coming. har mangal gaa-o sakhee garihu mandar bani-aa. Sing the songs of joy to welcome the Lord, O my companions; my household has become the Lord's Mansion. har gaa-o mangal nit sakhee-ay sog dookh na vi-aapa-ay. Sing continually the songs of joy to welcome the Lord, O my companions, and sorrow and suffering will not afflict you. gur charan laagay din sabhaagay aapnaa pir jaap-ay. Blessed is that day, when I am attached to the Guru's feet and meditate on my Husband Lord. anhat banee gur sabad jaanee har naam har ras bhogo. I have come to know the unstruck sound current and the Word of the Guru's Shabad; I enjoy the sublime essence of the Lord, the Lord's Name kahai naanak parabh aap mili-aa karan kaaran jogo. Says Nanak, God Himself has met me; He is the Doer, the Cause of causes. ay sareeraa mayri-aa is jag meh aa-ay kai ki-aa tuDh karam kamaa-i-aa. O my body, why have you come into this world? What actions have you committed? ke karam kamaa-i-aa tuDh sareeraa jaa too jag meh aa-i-aa. And what actions have you committed, O my body, since you came into this world? jin har tayraa rachan rachi-aa so har man na vasaa-i-aa. The Lord who formed your form - you have not enshrined that Lord in your mind. gur parsaadee har man vasi-aa poorab likhi-aa paa-i-aa. By Guru's Grace, the Lord abides within the mind, and one's pre-ordained destiny is fulfilled. kahai naanak ayhu sareer parvaan ho-aa jin satgur si-o chit laa-i-aa. Says Nanak, this body is adorned and honored, when one's consciousness is focused on the True Guru. ay naytarahu mayriho har tum meh jot Dharee har bin avar na daykhhu ko-ee. O my eyes, the Lord has infused His Light into you; do not look upon any other than the Lord. har bin avar na daykhhu ko-ee nadree har nihaali-aa. Do not look upon any other than the Lord; the Lord alone is worthy of beholding ayhu vis sansaar tum daykh-day ayhu har kaa roop hai har roop nadree aa-i-aa. This whole world which you see is the image of the Lord; only the image of the Lord is seen. gur parsaadee bujhi-aa jaa vaykhaa har ik hai har bin avar na ko-ee. By Guru's Grace, I understand, and I see only the One Lord; there is no one except the Lord kahai naanak ayhi naytar anDh say satgur mili-ai dib darisat ho-ee. Says Nanak, these eyes were blind; but meeting the True Guru, they became all-seeing. WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH

SORAT’H, FIFTH MEHL: The Perfect Guru has dispelled the fever. The unstruck melody of the sound current resounds. God has bestowed all comforts. In His Mercy, He Himself has given them. || 1 || The True Guru Himself has eradicated the disease. All the Sikhs and Saints are filled with joy, meditating on the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. || Pause || They obtain that which they ask for. God gives to His Saints. God saved Hargobind. Servant Nanak speaks the Truth. || 2 || 6 || 70 || Monday, 18 Katak (Samvat 536 Nanakshahi) (Page 626)

Gurfateh Sangat Ji................ Here is another part of gurbani translations......This time it is Shabad Hazaaray Translations............ maajh mehlaa 5 cha-upday ghar 1. Maajh, Fifth Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House mayraa man lochai gur darsan taa-ee. My mind longs for the Blessed Vision of the Guru's Darshan bilap karay chaatrik kee ni-aa-ee. It cries out like the thirsty song-bird tarikhaa na utrai saaNt na aavai bin darsan sant pi-aaray jee-o. My thirst is not quenched, and I can find no peace, without the Blessed Vision of the Beloved Saint. ha-o gholee jee-o ghol ghumaa-ee gur darsan sant pi-aaray jee-o. I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, to the Blessed Vision of the Beloved Saint Guru tayraa mukh suhaavaa jee-o sahj Dhun banee. Your Face is so Beautiful, and the Sound of Your Words imparts intuitive wisdom chir ho-aa daykhay saaringpaanee. It is so long since this rainbird has had even a glimpse of water Dhan so days jahaa tooN vasi-aa mayray sajan meet muraaray jee-o. Blessed is that land where You dwell, O my Friend and Intimate Divine Guru ha-o gholee ha-o ghol ghumaa-ee gur sajan meet muraaray jee-o. I am a sacrifice, I am forever a sacrifice, to my Friend and Intimate Divine Guru ik gharhee na miltay taa kalijug hotaa. When I could not be with You for just one moment, the Dark Age of Kali Yuga dawned for me hun kad milee-ai pari-a tuDh bhagvantaa. When will I meet You, O my Beloved Lord? mohi rain na vihaavai need na aavai bin daykhay gur darbaaray jee-o. I cannot endure the night, and sleep does not come, without the Sight of the Beloved Guru's Court ha-o gholee jee-o ghol ghumaa-ee tis sachay gur darbaaray jee-o. I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice, to that True Court of the Beloved Guru bhaag ho-aa gur sant milaa-i-aa. By good fortune, I have met the Saint Guru. parabh abhinaasee ghar meh paa-i-aa. I have found the Immortal Lord within the home of my own self. sayv karee pal chasaa na vichhurhaa jan naanak daas tumaaray jee-o. I will now serve You forever, and I shall never be separated from You, even for an instant. Servant Nanak is Your slave, O Beloved Master ha-o gholee jee-o ghol ghumaa-ee jan naanak daas tumaaray jee-o. rahaa-o. I am a sacrifice, my soul is a sacrifice; servant Nanak is Your slave, Lord Dhanaasree mehlaa 1 ghar 1 cha-upday Dhanaasaree, First Mehl, First House, Chau-Padas ik-oNkaar sat naam kartaa purakh nirbha-o nirvair akaal moorat ajoonee saibhaN gur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace jee-o darat hai aapnaa kai si-o karee pukaar. My soul is afraid; to whom should I complain? dookh visaaran sayvi-aa sadaa sadaa daataar. I serve Him, who makes me forget my pains; He is the Giver, forever and ever saahib mayraa neet navaa sadaa sadaa daataar. My Lord and Master is forever new; He is the Giver, forever and ever an-din saahib sayvee-ai ant chhadaa-ay so-ay. Night and day, I serve my Lord and Master; He shall save me in the end sun sun mayree kaamnee paar utaaraa ho-ay. Hearing and listening, O my dear sister, I have crossed over da-i-aal tayrai naam taraa. O Merciful Lord, Your Name carries me across sad kurbaanai jaa-o. I am forever a sacrifice to You sarbaN saachaa ayk hai doojaa naahee ko-ay. In all the world, there is only the One True Lord; there is no other at all. taa kee sayvaa so karay jaa ka-o nadar karay. He alone serves the Lord, upon whom the Lord casts His Glance of Grace tuDh baajh pi-aaray kayv rahaa. Without You, O Beloved, how could I even live? saa vadi-aa-ee deh jit naam tayray laag rahaaN. Bless me with such greatness, that I may remain attached to Your Name doojaa naahee ko-ay jis aagai pi-aaray jaa-ay kahaa. There is no other, O Beloved, to whom I can go and speak sayvee saahib aapnaa avar na jaachaN-o ko-ay. I serve my Lord and Master; I ask for no other naanak taa kaa daas hai bind bind chukh chukh ho-ay. Nanak is His slave; moment by moment, bit by bit, he is a sacrifice to Him saahib tayray naam vitahu bind bind chukh chukh ho-ay. O Lord Master, I am a sacrifice to Your Name, moment by moment, bit by bit tilang mehlaa 1 ghar 3 Tilang, First Mehl, Third House ik-oNkaar satgur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru ih tan maa-i-aa paahi-aa pi-aaray leet-rhaa lab rangaa-ay. This body fabric is conditioned by Maya, O beloved; this cloth is dyed in greed. mayrai kant na bhaavai cholrhaa pi-aaray ki-o Dhan sayjai jaa-ay. My Husband Lord is not pleased by these clothes, O Beloved; how can the soul-bride go to His bed? haN-u kurbaanai jaa-o miharvaanaa haN-u kurbaanai jaa-o. I am a sacrifice, O Dear Merciful Lord; I am a sacrifice to You. haN-u kurbaanai jaa-o tinaa kai lain jo tayraa naa-o. I am a sacrifice to those who take to Your Name. lain jo tayraa naa-o tinaa kai haN-u sad kurbaanai jaa-o. Unto those who take to Your Name, I am forever a sacrifice kaa-i-aa ranyan jay thee-ai pi-aaray paa-ee-ai naa-o majeeth. If the body becomes the dyer's vat, O Beloved, and the Name is placed within it as the dye, ranyan vaalaa jay ranyai saahib aisaa rang na deeth. | and if the Dyer who dyes this cloth is the Lord Master - O, such a color has never been seen before jin kay cholay rat-rhay pi-aaray kant tinaa kai paas. Those whose shawls are so dyed, O Beloved, their Husband Lord is always with them Dhoorh tinaa kee jay milai jee kaho naanak kee ardaas. Bless me with the dust of those humble beings, O Dear Lord. Says Nanak, this is my prayer aapay saajay aapay rangay aapay nadar karay-i. He Himself creates, and He Himself imbues us. He Himself bestows His Glance of Grace naanak kaaman kantai bhaavai aapay hee raavay-ay. O Nanak, if the soul-bride becomes pleasing to her Husband Lord, He Himself enjoys her tilang mehlaa 1. Tilang, First Mehl i-aanrhee-ay maanrhaa kaa-ay karayhi. O foolish and ignorant soul-bride, why are you so proud? aapnarhai ghar har rango kee na maaneh. Within the home of your own self, why do you not enjoy the Love of your Lord? saho nayrhai Dhan kammlee-ay baahar ki-aa dhoodhayhi. Your Husband Lord is so very near, O foolish bride; why do you search for Him outside? bhai kee-aa deh salaa-ee-aa nainee bhaav kaa kar seegaaro. Apply the Fear of God as the maascara to adorn your eyes, and make the Love of the Lord your ornament. taa sohagan jaanee-ai laagee jaa saho Dharay pi-aaro. Then, you shall be known as a devoted and committed soul-bride, when you enshrine love for your Husband Lord i-aanee baalee ki-aa karay jaa Dhan kant na bhaavai. What can the silly young bride do, if she is not pleasing to her Husband Lord? karan palaah karay bahutayray saa Dhan mahal na paavai. She may plead and implore so many times, but still, such a bride shall not obtain the Mansion of the Lord's Presence. vin karmaa kichh paa-ee-ai naahee jay bahutayraa Dhaavai. Without the karma of good deeds, nothing is obtained, although she may run around frantically lab lobh ahaNkaar kee maatee maa-i-aa maahi samaanee. She is intoxicated with greed, pride and egotism, and engrossed in Maya. inee baatee saho paa-ee-ai naahee bha-ee kaaman i-aanee. She cannot obtain her Husband Lord in these ways; the young bride is so foolish jaa-ay puchhahu sohaaganee vaahai kinee baatee saho paa-ee-ai. Go and ask the happy, pure soul-brides, how did they obtain their Husband Lord? jo kichh karay so bhalaa kar maanee-ai hikmat hukam chukhaa-ee-ai. Whatever the Lord does, accept that as good; do away with your own cleverness and self-will. jaa kai paraym padaarath paa-ee-ai ta-o charnee chit laa-ee-ai. By His Love, true wealth is obtained; link your consciousness to His lotus feet saho kahai so keejai tan mano deejai aisaa parmal laa-ee-ai. As your Husband Lord directs, so you must act; surrender your body and mind to Him, and apply this perfume to yourself. ayv kaheh sohaaganee bhainay inee baatee saho paa-ee-ai. So speaks the happy soul-bride, O sister; in this way, the Husband Lord is obtained aap gavaa-ee-ai taa saho paa-ee-ai a-or kaisee chaturaa-ee. Give up your selfhood, and so obtain your Husband Lord; what other clever tricks are of any use? saho nadar kar daykhai so din laykhai kaaman na-o niDh paa-ee. When the Husband Lord looks upon the soul-bride with His Gracious Glance, that day is historic - the bride obtains the nine treasures aapnay kant pi-aaree saa sohagan naanak saa sabhraa-ee. She who is loved by her Husband Lord, is the true soul-bride; O Nanak, she is the queen of all. aisay rang raatee sahj kee maatee ahinis bhaa-ay samaanee. Thus she is imbued with His Love, intoxicated with delight; day and night, she is absorbed in His Love. sundar saa-ay saroop bichkhan kahee-ai saa si-aanee. She is beautiful, glorious and brilliant; she is known as truly wise soohee mehlaa 1. Soohee, First Mehl: ka-un taraajee kavan tulaa tayraa kavan saraaf bulaavaa. What scale, what weights, and what assayer shall I call for You, Lord? ka-un guroo kai peh deekhi-aa layvaa kai peh mul karaavaa. From what guru should I receive instruction? By whom should I have Your value appraised? mayray laal jee-o tayraa ant na jaanaa. O my Dear Beloved Lord, Your limits are not known. tooN jal thal mahee-al bharipur leenaa tooN aapay sarab samaanaa. You pervade the water, the land, and the sky; You Yourself are All-pervading. man taaraajee chit tulaa tayree sayv saraaf kamaavaa. Mind is the scale, consciousness the weights, and the performance of Your service is the appraiser ghat hee bheetar so saho tolee in biDh chit rahaavaa. Deep within my heart, I weigh my Husband Lord; in this way I focus my consciousness aapay kandaa tol taraajee aapay tolanhaaraa. You Yourself are the balance, the weights and the scale; You Yourself are the weigher aapay daykhai aapay boojhai aapay hai vanjaaraa. You Yourself see, and You Yourself understand; You Yourself are the trader anDhulaa neech jaat pardaysee khin aavai til jaavai. The blind, low class wandering soul, comes for a moment, and departs in an instant taa kee sangat naanak rahdaa ki-o kar moorhaa paavai. In its company, Nanak dwells; how can the fool attain the Lord? ik-oNkaar sat naam kartaa purakh nirbha-o nirvair akaal moorat ajoonee saibhaN gur parsaad. One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace raag bilaaval mehlaa 1 cha-upday ghar 1. Raag Bilaaval, First Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House too sultaan kahaa ha-o mee-aa tayree kavan vadaa-ee. You are the Emperor, and I call You a chief - how does this add to Your greatness? ju-aamee mai moorakh kahan na jaa-ee. o too deh so kahaa s As You permit me, I praise You, O Lord and Master; I am ignorant, and I cannot chant Your Praises tayray gun gaavaa deh bujhaa-ee. Please bless me with such understanding, that I may sing Your Glorious Praises jaisay sach meh raha-o rajaa-ee. May I dwell in Truth, according to Your Will jo kichh ho-aa sabh kichh tujh tay tayree sabh asnaa-ee. Whatever has happened, has all come from You. You are All-knowing. tayraa ant na jaanaa mayray saahib mai anDhulay ki-aa chaturaa-ee. Your limits cannot be known, O my Lord and Master; I am blind - what wisdom do I have? ki-aa ha-o kathee kathay kath daykhaa mai akath na kathnaa jaa-ee. What should I say? While talking, I talk of seeing, but I cannot describe the indescribable jo tuDh bhaavai so-ee aakhaa til tayree vadi-aa-ee. As it pleases Your Will, I speak; it is just the tiniest bit of Your greatness aytay kookar ha-o baygaanaa bha-ukaa is tan taa-ee. Among so many dogs, I am an outcast; I bark for my body's belly bhagat heen naanak jay ho-igaa taa khasmai naa-o na jaa-ee. Without devotional worship, O Nanak, even so, still, my Master's Name does not leave me. bilaaval mehlaa 1. Bilaawal, First Mehl man mandar tan vays kalandar ghat hee tirath naavaa. My mind is the temple, and my body is the simple cloth of the humble seeker; deep within my heart, I bathe at the sacred shrine ayk sabad mayrai paraan basat hai baahurh janam na aavaa. The One Word of the Shabad abides within my mind; I shall not come to be born again man bayDhi-aa da-i-aal saytee mayree maa-ee. My mind is pierced through by the Merciful Lord, O my mother! ka-un jaanai peer paraa-ee. Who can know the pain of another? ham naahee chint paraa-ee. I think of none other than the Lord agam agochar alakh apaaraa chintaa karahu hamaaree. O Lord, inaccessible, unfathomable, invisible and infinite: please, take care of me! jal thal mahee-al bharipur leenaa ghat ghat jot tumHaaree. In the water, on the land and in sky, You are totally pervading. Your Light is in each and every heart sikh mat sabh buDh tumHaaree mandir chhaavaa tayray. All teachings, instructions and understandings are Yours; the mansions and sanctuaries are Yours as well. tujh bin avar na jaanaa mayray saahibaa gun gaavaa nit tayray. Without You, I know no other, O my Lord and Master; I continually sing Your Glorious Praises jee-a jant sabh saran tumHaaree sarab chint tuDh paasay. All beings and creatures seek the Protection of Your Sanctuary; all thought of their care rests with You. jo tuDh bhaavai so-ee changa ik naanak kee ardaasay. That which pleases Your Will is good; this alone is Nanak's prayer Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh

Gurfateh sangat ji......... I thought I'd share more translations with everyone.....this time it's Tav Prasad Swaiyya Eik Oankar Satgur Parsad Tav Parsad Sawayye Patshahi 10th By the Grace of the One Supreme Being, the Eternal and the Enlightener Sawayye(Stanzas) uttered by the Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Jee (part of his composition in Akal Ustat). (By His Grace) sravg sudh smooh sidhan kai daikh phirio ghar jog gati kai. soor surardn sudh sudhadik, sunt smooh anaik mti kai. sarai hi dais ko daikh rehio mut, kohoo na daikhiat pranpti kai. siri bhagvan ki bhaeh kirpa hoo tai, aik rti bin aik rti kai. I have seen pure Sravakas (Jaina monks), the abodes of groups of Jogis and Sidhas and Brahmcharis.I have also seen brave men demons, gods and saints of many religions. I have also seen throughout the country that there is none, who is really devoted to the Lord Master of Life.Without the love and His Grace, they are worth nothing. matai mtung jrai jr sung, anoop ootung sorung svarai kot turung korung sai koodt, poon ko jat nivarai. bhari bhujan kai bhoop bhali bidh, niavat sis na jat bicharai. aitai bhai tou keha bhai bhoopat, aunt kou nangai hi paeh padharai. If one possessed numerous intoxicated elephants of high staturedecked wth gold ornaments and colorful decorations; tens of millions of horses, galloping like deer, and running faster than the wind;and countless kings, of mighty arms; were to bow before such a person. What matters it how great such persons were? They too at last had to depart from this earth bare-footed jeet phire sabh dais disan kou, bajat dhol mirdung ngarai. gunjat goorh gajan ko sundar, hunsat hi hai raj hjarai. bhoot bhvikh bhavan kai bhoopat, koan gnai nhi jat becharai. sripat sri bhagvan bhjai bin, aunt kou aunt kai dham sedharai. A person may conquer countries after countries, and show off his conquests by the beat of various types of drums and trunpets. There may be the many roaring beautiful elephants, along with thousands of neighing horses of royal breeds (to show off his strength). Who can number such conquerors of the past, present and future? They cannot be counted.But without contemplating on the Name of God, the Lord of Wealth, they at the endleave this earth for their final abode. tirath nan daya dam dan, so sunjam naim anaik besaikhai. baid puran ktaib koran, zmeen zaman sban kai paikhai. poun ahar jti jtedhar, sbhai so bechare hjar ke daikhai. sri bhagvan bhjai binu bhoopat, aik rati bin aik na likhai. One may bathe at holy places, practice austerities to control his passions, exercise mercy, make charities and perform many other rituals. He may study Vedas, Puranas, Koran, other Semitic Books and Books of other religions in the world. I have also seen those, who live on air alone, practicing continence and continually pondering over such measures.But without contemplating on the Name of God, the Lord of Wealth,even kings are of no worth sudh sepah durtdubih so saje snah durjan dlaingai. bhari guman bharai mun mai, kar parbt punkh hlai na hlaingai. tore areen mrore mvasn, matai mtungn maun mlaingai. sri pti sri bhagvan kirpa bin, teaagu jhanu nedanu chlaingai. One may have numerous trained soldiers, mighty and invincible, clad in coat of mail,who would crush the enemies. He may have great pride in him that he would not move from his determination, may even the mountains move. He may shatter his enemies, destroy rebels and crush the pride of furious elephants.But without the Grace of God, the Lord of Wealth,they ultimately leave the world bir apar bdai breaar, abchareh sar ki dhar bhchya. tort dais mlind mvasan, matai gjan kai man mllya. garhai grhan kai torhnhar so, batan hi chak charu lvvya. sahib sri sab ko siru naeik, jachik anaik so aik devvya. There are countless brave men, so valiant that they face the edge of sword, without any hesitation.They subdue countries, crush rebels and the pride of furious elephants.They break powerful forts, and conquer the countries of world merely by planning (without fighting).There are such countlesspersons are merely the beggars at the Door of Lord God, Who is the Master of all.There are the countlesssuppliants, but the Giver is One danv dev phniund nisachr, bhoot bhvikh bhavan jpaigai. jiv jitai jal mai thal mai, pl hi pl mai sbh thap thpaikai. punn prtapn bidh jait dhunu, papan kai boh punj khapaigai. sadh smooh prsun phiraijug, sttr sbhai avloku chpaigai. The demons, gods, serpents and ghosts, of all the ages, past, present and the future, all contemplate on God’s Name. All the living beings, who are in sea and on land, have been created by God instantly and placed in their respective places.The praise of glories of their good actions destroys the multitudes of sins committed. All the saints would feel contented and will spread all over and their enemies would be cowed on beholding them manv einder gajinder nradhip, jon tirlok ko raj karaigai. kot eisnan gjadik dan, anaik suaubr saju braigai. brhm mhaisur bisan schiptu , auntu phasai jmphas praigai. jai nur sriptu kai prsu hai pg, tai nur phair na daih dhraigai. The great kings, like Indra,own numerous elephants and rule over three worlds. Persons make millions of ablutions, make gifts of elephants and other animals. They marry many brides by arranging“Suaunbraâ€(Self marriage ceremony). They with Brahma, Shiv, Vishnu and Inder get at last entangled and fall into the Death’s noose. But those, who worship the Feet of the Lord, they will not be born again kaha bhio jai dou lochan moondu kai baith reho buk dhiaan lgaeio nat phirio liai sat smundran, lok gio prlok gvaeio bas kio bikhiaan su baith kai, aisai hi aisai su bais bais bitario. sach kehou suni laiho sbhai, jin praim kio tin hi prabh paeio. What is the use of closing both eyes and meditating like a crane? This world is lost and also the next, for those who go about bathing in the seven seas. They pass their lives in vain, who involve themselves in sinful actions. Hear you all! I say this Truth, “he, who loves the Lord, he alone attains to Him.†kahhoo lai pahnu pooji dharo, siri, kahoo lai lingu grai ktkaeio. kahoo lkhio har avachi disa meh, kahoo pchah ko sis nivaeio. kou butan ko poojat hai psu, kou mirtan kou poojan dhaeio. koor kiraa oarjhio sabh hi jgu, siri bhagvan ko bhaid na paeio. There are some, who worship stones and bow to the images. There are others,who put round their necks the phallaus of stone. Some say that God exists in the South (Som Nath), others say that He exists in the West (in Kaaba). Some fools worship idols, others the dead ones. The whole world is entangled in false ceremonies, and have no found the Secret of God’s True Path

RASAVAL CHHUND TAV PARSAD (BY YOUR GRACE) namo sarb nasai, sdaivai prkasai anungun sroopai, abhungun bebhootai O Lord, we bow to You. You destroy the hell of creatures. (The real hell is to forget the Lord). You are the Eternal Light. You are bodyless and Eternal. Your Glory is Indestructible. prmathun prmathai, sda sarb sathai agadh sroopai, nirbadh bebhootai O Lord, You are the Slayer of the slayers (tyrants). You are the Eternal Companion (of meek). Your Might is Unfathomable. No one can cause obstruction in Your Splendor. anungi anamai, titbhungi tirkamai nirbhungi sroopai, srbungi anoopai. O Lord, You are bodyless and Nameless. You are the Destroyer of the three regions, and also fulfill the wishes of the people of these regions. Your Form is Indestructible. You are All Perfection and there is no one other like You na potrai na putrai, na strai na mitrai. na tatai na matai, na jatai na patai. O Lord, You have neither any son, nor any grandson. There is neither any enemy nor friend of Yours. You have neither father nor mother, You have neither caste nor lineage nirsakun sreek hain, aunmto ameek hai sdaivun prabha hain, ajai hain aja hain. O Lord, there is no one related to You and also there is no rival of Yours. Your Personality is Unfathomable. You are the Everlasting Light. No one can conquer You. You do not take birth BHAGWATI CHHUND TAV PARSAD (BY YOUR GRACE) keh zihr zhoor hain, keh hazr hzoor hain. hmaisul slam hain, smstul klam hain. O Lord, Your Splendor is everywhere visible, as You are Present everywhere. Your are Eternal and all Praise You keh sahib demag hain, keh husnul charag hain. keh kamal krim hain, keh razak rheem hain. O Lord, You are All Wise and the Source of All Beauty. You are Gracious and the Perfect Personality. You are Merciful and give us our living keh roji dehind hain, keh razak rhind hain kreemul kamal hain, keh husnul jamal hain. O lord, You are the Giver of our daily bread. You provide for our material needs and give Salvation. You are Supreme in Mercy and Your Beauty is resplendent. gnimul kheraj hain, greebul nivaj hain hreephul shikun hain, herasul phekun hain. O Lord, You are Destroyer of enemies (tyrants), and protect the meek and poor. You remove all fears klunkun prnas hain, smstul nivas hain. agunjul gneem hain, rzaeik rheem hain. O Lord, You remove the sins from Your devotees. You are present in every one. The enemies cannot conquer You. You provide material wealth to all. You are Merciful to all smstul zban hain,keh sahib keran hain keh narkun prnas hain, behshtul nivas hain. O Lord, You speak through the tongues of the people. Great is Your Glory. You are the Destroyer of hell. You live in Heaven keh sarbul gvnun hain, hamaisul rvun hain. tmamul tmeez hain, smstul aziz hain. O Lord, You can reach all creatures. You ever remain in Bliss. You look aftrer all creatures and are loved by all prun prm eis hain, smstul adees hain. adaisul alaikh hain, hmaishul abhaikh hain. O Lord, You are the most Exalted Lord. Right from beginning You are the Master. There is no one particular place, where You abide and that you do not wear any dress. zmeenul zma hain, ameekul eima hain kreemul kmal hain, keh jurat jmal hain. O Lord, You are present on earth and sky. You are extremely Mysterious. You are most Generous, Most Courageous and Beautiful keh achlun prkash hain, keh amito sobas hain keh ajb sroop hain, keh amito bebhooti hain. O Lord, You are Immutable. You are the Embodiment of All Virtues. Wonderful is Your Form and Infinite is Your Glory keh amito psa hain, keh aatm prbha hain keh achlun anung hain, keh amito abhung hain. O Lord, You are the Master of limitless creation of the Universe. You are Self-luminous, You ever remain Unchanging, You have no body. You are Infinite and Indestructible. MDHUBHAR CHHUND TAV PARSAD (BY YOUR GRACE) muni muni prnam, gun gn mudam ari br agunj, hrinar prbhunj. O Lord, the sages bow before You. You are Eternal Fount of Virtues. The great adversaries cannot cause injury to You angn prnam, muni mun slam har nar akhund, bur nur amund. O Lord, countless people bow to You. The sages meditate on You. You are the Supreme and Perfect Being. Most Handsome of the humans anbhav anas, muni mun parkas gun gun prnam, jal thal mudam. O Lord, You are Self-illumined and are Eternal. The mind of devotees is illumined by Your light. Virtuous people bow to You. You are present everywhere on land and sea. anchij aung, aasan abhung. oopma apar, gati mit oodar. O Lord, You do not get old, You ever remain Unchanging. Your Glory has no limits, and none is like You. How much Great is You, to tell this, is extremely big thing for any one. jal thal amund, dis vis abhund. jal thal mhunt, dis vis baiaunt. O Lord, You are Present on land, sea and everywhere. You do not need any decorations to show off Your Self. You Alone are worshipped on land and sea and in all directions, as Infinite Being naubhv anas, dhirti dhar dhuras. aajan bah, aikai sdahu. O Lord, You are Self-illumined and the Chief of earth. You have under Your control all the means of creation. There is none except You. Oaunkar adi, kthni anadi. khal khund khial, gur bur akal. O Lord, You are present everywhere ever Unchanging. You are the Source of all creation. No amount of description can explain Your Origin. You Destroy all wicked ones in an instsant. You are the Greatest and Eternal ghar ghar prnam, chiti charn namu. aachij gat, aajij na bat. O Lord, You are worshipped by people in every house. Your Feet and Name abide in the mind of the people. You never get old and You are not dependent on any one on any count anjhunj gat, anrunj bat. antut bhundar, antht apar. O Lord, You are above all types of wranglings. You do not get enraged with creatures on any count. Inexhaustible are Your stores and You give to all. No one can install you as an idol. You are Infinite Lord aadeeth dharam, ati dheeth karm. anbrn anunt, data mhunt. Examplry are Your Ways and Means (Dharma). Your actions are bold and fearless. You are Infinite, Invincible and Supreme Giver HARBOLMANA CHHUND TAV PARSAD (BY YOUR GRACE) karunalay hain, ari ghalay hain. khal khandan hain, meh mundan hain. O Lord, You are the Embodiment of Mercy. You are the Slayer of enemies (trouble makers). You are the Destroyer of evil persons. You preserve the earth jugtaisver hain, prmaisver hain. kli karan hain, sarb oobaran hain. O Lord, You are the Master of creation. You are the Greatest of all. You are the Cause of all conflicts. You are the Savior of people in these conflicts dhirt kai dharan hain, jug kai krn hain. mun maniay hain jug janniay hain. O Lord, You are the Support of the earth, and the Creator of the Universe. You know all the minds. The creatures accept Your Authority sabun bhar hain, sabun kur hain. sarb pasiay hain, sarb nasiay hain. O Lord, You are the Creator and the Sustainer of all. You abide with all, and also Destroy all. krunakr hain, besvunbhr hain. srbaisver hain, jgtaisver hain. O Lord, You are Fount of Mercy. You are the Sustainer of the creatures. You are the Master of all and the Universe brhmundas hain, khal khundas hain. pur tai pur hain, krunakr hain. O Lord, You are the master of the whole Universe and Destroyer of the wicked. You are the Greatest of all and the souce of Mercy ajpajp hain, athpathp hain. akirtakirti hain, aumritamirt hain. O Lord, You cannot be approached by mere repetition of certain words, (as magicians manupulate their deities) nor You can be installed as an idol (as Hindus do in their temples). No one has made Your Personality, You are Eternal Being amiritamrit hain, krunakirti hain. akirtakirti hain, dhurni dhirti hain. O Lord, You are Eternal and House of Mercy. No one can carve out an idol of Yours. You are the Support of the earth. ametaisver hain, prmaisver hain. akirtakirt hain, amirtamirt hain. O Lord, You are the Master of Unlimited powers. You are the Greatest of all. No one can carve Your idol. You are Eternal ajbakirt hain, amirtamirt hain. nar naeik hain, khal ghaeik hain. O Lord, You have wonderful Form, You are Eternal. You are the Master of all humans, and the Destroyer of all wicked ones besvunbhur hain, krunalay hain. nirpnaeik hain, sarb paeik hain. O Lord, You sustain the whole Universe, and are the House of Mercy. You are the Master of kings and the Savior of all. bhav bhunjan hain, ari gujan hain. ripu tapan hain, jup japn hain. O Lord, You save us from the cycle of repeated births and deaths. You are the Conqueror of enemies (evil thoughts). It is You, Who enables us to love You aklunkit hain, sarbakirti hain. karta kar hain, harta hur hain. O Lord, You are free from all blemishes, and are the Creator of everything. You are the Creator of Brahma even (who is said to have created the world), You are also the Destroyer of Shiva (who is said to destroy the world) prmatm hain, sarbatm hain. aatm bus hain, jus kai jus hain. You are the Supreme Soul, the souls of creatures are parts of Your Own. You have Self Control, and are Unchanging BHUYUNG PRYAT CHHUND namo sooraj soorjai amo chund chundrai namo raj rajai namo eindr eindrai. namo audhkarai namo taij taijai namo birund birundai namo bij bijai. O Lord, we bow to You. The glow in suns is Your effulgence, and the cool light of moons is also Your Light. You are the King of kings and the Lord of Indras. You are utter darkness and also All Brightness. The Great Gathering of the People is Your Form, and in its dissolution, the Subtle Seed is also Your Form. namo rajsun tamsun sant roopai namo prm tutai atutun sroopai namo jog jogai namo gian gianai namo muntrun muntrai namo dhian dhianai. O Lord, we bow to You. There are the Three modes of the Matter, with which Universe was created, Rajas, Tamas, and Satav. But Your Light and the Form was not made from the Matter. You are Supreme Soul (Parm-atma), which is not of matter. The Supreme Knowledge is with You. You are the Supreme Word, You are the Highest Meditation. (Your Name is the Word, Knowledge, contemplation and deeper meditation). namo judh judhai namo gian gianai. namo bhoj bhojai namo pan panai. namo kleh karta namo santi roopai. namo einder eindrai anandun bebhootai. O Lord, we bow to You. No one can fight with You successfully in a battle. Your Name is the Treasure of Knowledge. Sustenance of all creatures is in Your Hands and is controlled by You. You are the Cause of all turmoils, and also the Embodiment of Peace. You are the King of kings like Indras. Your Glory is Beginningless klunkar roopai alunkar alunkai. namo aas aasai namo bank bunkai. abhungi sroopai anungi anamai. tribhungi trekalai anungi akamai. O Lord, we bow to You. You are without blemish. The beautiful persons owe their beauty to You. You are the Hope of every one’s aspirations. You are Most Handsome. You are Eternal, Limbless and Namesless. You are the Destroyer of the Three Regions in the past, present and future. You are bodyless and also Desireless AIK ACHRI CHHUND ajai, alai, abhai, abai O Lord, No one can conquer You. You are Eternal. You are Fearless. Time has no effect on You abhoo, ajoo, anas, akas. O Lord, You are Unborn, Unchanging, Indestructible and Present everywhere agunj, abhunj, alkh, abhkh. O Lord, No one can conquer You. No one can break You. You are Invisible. Needs no food to live akal, dayal, alaikh, abhaikh. O Lord, Death does not affect You. You are Compassionate. No portrait can be made of You. You do not wear any dress. anam, akam, adhah, agah. O Lord, You are Nameless. You are Desireless. Your knowledge is Fathomless. You are Boundless anathai, prmathai, ajoni, amoni. O Lord, There is none superior to You. You are the Destroyer of all. You do not take birth. You do not sit in complete silence na ragai, na rungai, na roopai, na raikhai. O Lord, You do not get attached to anything. You have no color. You have no Form. You have no mark akarmun, abharmun, agunjai, alaikhai. O Lord, You need no religious rituals to perform. You do not have any illusions or superstitious beliefs. No one can win over You, and no one can make a potraits of You BHUJUNG PRYAT CHHUND nmstul prnamai smstul prnasai agunjal anamai smstul nivasai nirkamung bebhootai smstul sroopai kukrmun prnasi sudharmun bebhootai. O Lord, we salute You. You are the Destroyer of all. You are Nameless and cannot be conquered and abide in all ceatures. You are known for Your Desirelessness. All the creation is Your Form. You are the Destroyer of evil and Cherisher of Righteousness sda sachdanund sutrun prnasi. kreemul kuninda smstul nivasi ajaeib bebhootai gjaeib gneemai hreeaun kreeaun kreemul rheemai. O Lord, Ever Existing True One, Consciousness and Bliss, You are Annihilator of enemies (evil and wickedness). You are Beneficent Creator of all. You abide in all creatures. You are Wonderful Lord. You are a Terror to the tyrants. You are the Destroyer and also the Creator. You are Compassionate and Merciful. chatr chakr varti chatr chakr bhugtai soyunbhv sobhun sarbda sarb jugtai dokalun prasi dayalun sroopai sda aung sungai abhungun bebhootai. O Lord, You pervade in all the four directions. You are Supreme everywhere in all the four directions. Self Existent, All Beauty, and ever united with all the creatures. You extirpate the miseries of birth and death of the creatures, Embodiment of Mercy, and ever present with creatures. Your Glory is ever Undiminished it's finished............ WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA WAHEGURU JI KI FATEH

kot barahmand ko thaakur su-aamee sarab jee-aa kaa daataa ray. (God is the Lord and Master of millions of universes; He is the Giver of all beings. (5, Sorith, Guru Arjan Dev) Page 612 http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.g...=Page&Param=612

1084 naapaak paak kar hadoor hadeesaa saabat soorat dastaar siraa (Purify what is impure, and let the Lord`s Presence be your religious tradition. Let your total awareness be the turban on your head) http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani.g...lish=t&id=46313

Sangat ji Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh I have a question which has been bothering me for a while and that has to do with marriages. I know arranged marriages are 'tradition' but what if the boy/girl don't get along but the parents force it, My question is that is there anything in SGGS that states against this? If so what page? Bhul Chuk Maaf

ohhhhh jeeeesssssssss cuz i'm a bloody virgin init...................

More people like N3O............ :shock: Haha jus kidding...you are right though, we definietly need more people like Him as he got me back onto the panth and sikhi....... :bow: N30, you are the man and not the voman (you know what i'm talkin about)..... :wink: :yo:

Gurfateh, Bro wat's up? :?: Who made u feel this way man? listen, there are always going to be those who are going to be extreme in their views. that will never change. The only thing is that you have to change yourself and keep your relationship with Waheguru up. At the end of the day, noone will go woth you, neither will their views, you will go and waheguru will be there by your side so don't worry about those who won't do this/that, etc............. That has happened, is happening and will continue to happen. Do not worry about them, just work on yourself................

Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh, I would also like to share my thoughts on this as well. I have my own method of doing simran and that is usually sitting cross legged and both my hands interlocked and just repeating Waheguru, Waheguru in my mind. I do this best when I am sitting near a lake (N30 Singh and drawrof, know what I'm talkin bout... :wink: ) I know that in the namdhari (oh no...he's one of those......... :roll: , u know what i mean by that....... 8) ) amrit sanchar the pyare do explain the techniques of doing simran but again it comes down to the fact that each person has his own method. Bhul Chuk Maaf Karna....... Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh,