Granth Sahib
Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ, Punjabi pronunciation: , /ˈɡʊəruː ɡrɑːnθ səˈhɪb/) is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the 10 human Gurus of the religion. The Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, added all 115 of Guru Tegh Bahadur's hymns to the Adi Granth, and affirmed the text as his...
good great lord merchant none
I have none other than You, O Lord. In the Guru's Sanctuary, the Lord is found, O my merchant friend; by great good fortune, He is obtained.
efforts free karma load
His efforts has made load of my karma been removed, and I am now free of karma.
birth court honor lord respected subject teachings true
By true actions, the True Lord is met, and the Guru's Teachings are found. Then, they are not subject to birth and death; they do not come and go in reincarnation. O Nanak, they are respected at the Lord's Gate; they are robed in honor in the Court of the Lord.
call erase light lord obtain primal receiving seems three
Call everyone exalted; no one seems lowly. The One Lord has fashioned the vessels, and His One Light pervades the three worlds. Receiving His Grace, we obtain Truth. No one can erase His Primal Blessing.
good karma perfect serve
By the karma of good actions, some come to serve the Perfect Guru.
actions deeds determine fortune good perform
By the good fortune of good deeds done in the past, you have come, and now you perform actions to determine your future.
gather people
If people could gather it in by their own efforts, then everyone would be so lucky.
god guru home quit searching shown within
I have quit searching outside; the Guru has shown me that God is within the home of my own hear.
blessed seeking sorts travelled vision woods
I have searched and searched, seeking the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. I travelled through all sorts of woods and forests.
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In the third watch, both hunger and thirst bark for attention, and food is put into the mouth. That which is eaten becomes dust, but they are still attached to eating. In the fourth watch, they become drowsy. They close their eyes and begin to dream. Rising up again, they engage in conflicts; they set the stage as if they will live for 100 years. If at all times, at each and every moment, they live in the fear of God - O Nanak, the Lord dwells within their minds, and their cleansing bath is true.
both immaculate lotus
In the pure, immaculate waters, both the lotus and the slimy scum are found.
inwardly midst pleasing remain spouse true
In the midst of children, spouse and relations, some still remain detached; they are pleasing to Your Will. Inwardly and outwardly, they are pure, and they are absorbed in the True Name.
cave intuitive obtained primal seat silent trance wisdom
In the cave of intuitive wisdom I sit, absorbed in the silent trance of the Primal Void. I have obtained my seat in the heavens.
ask mansion summon
If You summon me into the Mansion of Your Presence, I will ask You, how I can become one with You.