I have obtained the fruits of my mind's desires, O my Lord of the Universe; I am transfixed with ecstasy, gazing upon the Perfect Guru. |
I have quit searching outside; the Guru has shown me that God is within the home of my own hear. |
I have searched and searched, seeking the Blessed Vision of His Darshan. I travelled through all sorts of woods and forests. |
I have searched in vain, and I am so confused; in this darkness, I cannot find the path. In egotism, they cry out in pain. Says Nanak, how will they be saved? |
I have searched my mind and body, through and through. How can I meet my Darling Beloved, O my mother? |
I have seen all the treasures within my own mind; why should I now go out searching for them? |
I have seen and tasted all other flavors, but to my mind, the Subtle Essence of the Lord is the sweetest of all. |
I have seen God, fearless, of wondrous beauty; my mind shall never leave Him to go anywhere else. |
I have sold my head to the Guru. |
I know nothing, and I do not know the future; as the Lord keeps me, so do I stand. |
I live by placing my hopes in You, Lord. |
I make plans to trap others, although I appear gentle. I am a robber - I rob the world. I am very clever - I carry loads of sin. I live as a wild hunter, O Creator! |
I may make a cave, in a mountain of gold, or in the water of the nether regions; I may remain standing on my head, upside-down, on the earth or up in the sky; I may totally cover my body with clothes, and wash them continually; I may shout out loud, the white, red, yellow and black Vedas; I may even live in dirt and filth. And yet, all this is just a product of evil-mindedness, and intellectual corruption. I was not, I am not, and I will never be anything at all! |
I may say, I am going, I am going , but I know that, in the end, I must really go. Whoever comes must also go. |
I offer my mind and body, and I renounce my selfishness and conceit; I walk in Harmony with the Will of the True Guru. I am forever a sacrifice to my Guru, who has attached my consciousness to the Lord. |