Focus your mind, and cultivate this crop; at the proper time, make this your purpose |
Follow the Guru's Teachings, and recognize your own self; the Divine Light of the Lord's Name shall shine within. |
Following the Guru's Teachings, I cannot be touched by the Messenger of Death. I am absorbed in the True Name. |
For a brief moment, man is a guest of the Lord; he tries to resolve his affairs. Engrossed in Maya and sexual desire, the fool does not understand. He arises and departs with regret, and falls into the clutches of the Messenger of Death. |
For His sake, you assumed this body; see God always with you. God is pervading the water, the land and the sky; He sees all with His Glance of Grace. |
For me, there is no other as Great as You. You Yourself create, and You Yourself destroy. |
For me, there is no other like You. By Your Glance of Grace, my body is blessed and sanctified. |
For my failings and mistakes, O Guru, grant me Your Grace; servant Nanak is Your obedient dog. |
For the sake of it, you journey to sacred shrines and holy rivers; but this priceless jewel is within your own heart. |
For the sake of Maya, they set the stage and dance, but they are in love with duality, and they obtain only sorrow. |
Forever and ever, night and day, I praise the Greatness of Your Goodness. You bestow Your Gifts, even if we do not ask for them. Says Nanak, contemplate the True Lord. |
Forever and ever, O True Lord, I seek the Protection of Your Sanctuary; You Yourself inspire us to understand the Truth. |
Forever and ever, work for God; He is our True Lord and Master. |
Forever and ever, You are the Giver of Peace. I bow down and fall at Your Feet. I act as it pleases You, as You cause me to act, Kind and Compassionate Dear Lord. |
Forever and ever, You are the only One; You set the play of duality in motion. You created egotism and arrogant pride, and You placed greed within our beings. Keep me as it pleases Your Will; everyone acts as You cause them to act. |