He takes the crooked path of the unrighteous way; leaving the straight and narrow path, he weaves his way backwards. |
He, who controls his senses and 'sacrifices' himself in the 'fire of knowledge' does not have the slightest of trepidation and fear. |
He, who works incessantly, accomplishes any task that he undertakes! |
He(Sun)is not indolent, boarded on His chariot pulled by seven horses, when He wills to make a move, He assumes two forms! O Sun! after arising |
Here and hereafter, God, You are All-powerful; everything is in Your Hands. |
Him that has control of departure, that has control of coming home, return, and turning in, that shepherd do I also call. |
Him that hates us, O earth, him that battles against us, him that is hostile towards us with his mind and his weapons, do thou subject to us, anticipating (our wish) by deed! |
His breath shall come, his soul shall come, his sight shall come, and, too, his strength! His body shall collect itself, then shall he stand firm upon his feet! |
His honor is acknowledged, and he bears the True Insignia; the Lord Himself issues His Royal Command. |
His Love brings eternal peace; meeting the Guru, Nanak sings His Glorious Praises. |
HOLD all your property and wealth in trust for the Lord who gave them to you; even your family you must treat as a sacred trust, as persons given to you by the Lord to love, foster and guide. Thus, you must elevate your attachment into worship and make it an instrument for spiritual progress. |
Honor and dishonor are the same to me; I have placed my forehead upon the Guru's Feet. Wealth does not excite me, and misfortune does not disturb me; I have embraced love for my Lord and Master. |
Human beings should tread on the righteous path and act in such a way that his past is unblemished, present full of potential and future becomes secured. |
Humanity is in spiritual ignorance; people see things that do not exist. |
Humans should engage in such actions that help in self-improvement by enhancing qualities like radiance, courage, energy, strength and divinity. |