ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathiguraprasadh ||

One Oankar, the primal energy, realized through the grace of the divine preceptor

ਧ੍ਰੂ ਹਸਦਾ ਘਰ ਆਇਆ ਕਰ ਪਿਆਰ ਪਿਉ ਕੁਛੜ ਲੀਤਾ॥

Dhhroo Hasadha Ghar Aeia Kar Piar Pio Kushharr Leetha||

Boy Dhru came smiling to his house (palace) and his father full of love put him into his lap.

ਬਾਹੋਂ ਪਕੜ ਉਠਾਲਿਆ ਮਨ ਵਿਚ ਰੋਸ ਮਤ੍ਰੇਈ ਕੀਤਾ॥

Bahon Pakarr Outhalia Man Vich Ros Mathraeee Keetha||

Seeing this, the stepmother got angry and catching hold of his arm pushed him out of the lap of the father (the king).

ਡੁਡਹੁਲਿਕਾ ਮਾਂ ਪੁਛੇ ਤੂੰ ਸਾਵਾਣੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸਰੀਤਾ॥

Dduddahulika Man Pushhae Thoon Savanee Hai K Sareetha||

Tearful with fear he asked his mother whether she was a queen or a maidservant?

ਸਾਵਾਣੀ ਹਾਂ ਜਨਮ ਦੀ ਨਾਮ ਨ ਭਗਤੀ ਕਰਮ ਦ੍ਰਿੜੀਤਾ॥

Savanee Han Janam Dhee Nam N Bhagathee Karam Dhrirreetha||

O son! (said she) I was born queen but I did not remember God and did not undertake acts of devotion (and this is the reason of yours and mine plight).

ਕਿਸ ਉਦੱਮ ਤੇ ਰਾਜ ਮਿਲੈ ਸਤ੍ਰ ੂ ਤੇ ਸਭ ਹੋਵਨ ਮੀਤਾ॥

Kis Oudham Thae Raj Milai Sathr Oo Thae Sabh Hovan Meetha||

With that effort can the kingdom be had (asked Dhru) and how can enemies turn friends?

ਪਰਮੇਸ਼ਰ ਆਰਾਧੀਐ ਜਿੰਦੂ ਹੋਈਐ ਪਤਿਤ ਪੁਨੀਤਾ॥

Paramaeshar Aradhheeai Jindhoo Hoeeai Pathith Puneetha||

The Lord should be worshipped and thus the sinners also become sacred ones (said the mother).

ਬਾਹਰ ਚਲਿਆ ਕਰਨ ਤਪ ਮਨ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਹੋਇ ਅਤੀਤਾ॥

Bahar Chalia Karan Thap Man Bairagee Hoe Atheetha||

Listening to this and getting totally detached in his mind Dhru went out (to the jungle) to undertake rigorous discipline.

ਨਾਰਦਮੁਨਿ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ਿਆ ਨਾਮ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਅਮਿਉਰਸ ਪੀਤਾ॥

Naradhamun Oupadhaeshia Nam Nidhhan Amiouras Peetha||

On the way, sage Narad taught him the technique of devotion and Dhru quaffed the nectar from the ocean of the Name of the Lord.

ਪਿਛਹੁ ਰਾਜੇ ਸਦਿਆ ਅਬਚਲ ਰਾਜ ਕਰਹੁ ਨਿਤ ਨੀਤਾ॥

Pishhahu Rajae Sadhia Abachal Raj Karahu Nith Neetha||

(After some time) King (Uttanpad) called him back and asked him (Dhru) to rule forever.

ਹਾਰ ਚਲੇ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਜਗ ਜੀਤਾ ॥੧॥

Har Chalae Guramukh Jag Jeetha ||a||

The gurmukhs who seem to be losing i.e. who turn their faces from the evil propensities, conquer the world.

ਭੈਰਉ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ॥

Bhairo Mehala 3 ||

Bhairao, Third Mehl:

ਮੇਰੀ ਪਟੀਆ ਲਿਖਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਗੋਪਾਲਾ ॥

Maeree Patteea Likhahu Har Govindh Gopala ||

Upon my writing tablet, I write the Name of the Lord, the Lord of the Universe, the Lord of the World.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਫਾਥੇ ਜਮ ਜਾਲਾ ॥

Dhoojai Bhae Fathhae Jam Jala ||

In the love of duality, the mortals are caught in the noose of the Messenger of Death.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਕਰੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲਾ ॥

Sathigur Karae Maeree Prathipala ||

The True Guru nurtures and sustains me.

ਹਰਿ ਸੁਖਦਾਤਾ ਮੇਰੈ ਨਾਲਾ ॥੧॥

Har Sukhadhatha Maerai Nala ||1||

The Lord, the Giver of peace, is always with me. ||1||

ਗੁਰ ਉਪਦੇਸਿ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦੁ ਹਰਿ ਉਚਰੈ ॥

Gur Oupadhaes Prehiladh Har Oucharai ||

Following his Guru's instructions, Prahlaad chanted the Lord's Name;

ਸਾਸਨਾ ਤੇ ਬਾਲਕੁ ਗਮੁ ਨ ਕਰੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥

Sasana Thae Balak Gam N Karai ||1|| Rehao ||

He was a child, but he was not afraid when his teacher yelled at him. ||1||Pause||

ਮਾਤਾ ਉਪਦੇਸੈ ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦ ਪਿਆਰੇ ॥

Matha Oupadhaesai Prehiladh Piarae ||

Prahlaad's mother gave her beloved son some advice:

ਪੁਤ੍ਰ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਛੋਡਹੁ ਜੀਉ ਲੇਹੁ ਉਬਾਰੇ ॥

Puthr Ram Nam Shhoddahu Jeeo Laehu Oubarae ||

"My son, you must abandon the Lord's Name, and save your life!"

ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦੁ ਕਹੈ ਸੁਨਹੁ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਇ ॥

Prehiladh Kehai Sunahu Maeree Mae ||

Prahlaad said: ""Listen, O my mother;

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਛੋਡਾ ਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਬੁਝਾਇ ॥੨॥

Ram Nam N Shhodda Gur Dheea Bujhae ||2||

I shall never give up the Lord's Name. My Guru has taught me this.""||2||

ਸੰਡਾ ਮਰਕਾ ਸਭਿ ਜਾਇ ਪੁਕਾਰੇ ॥

Sandda Maraka Sabh Jae Pukarae ||

Sandaa and Markaa, his teachers, went to his father the king, and complained:

ਪ੍ਰਹਿਲਾਦੁ ਆਪਿ ਵਿਗੜਿਆ ਸਭਿ ਚਾਟੜੇ ਵਿਗਾੜੇ ॥

Prehiladh Ap Vigarria Sabh Chattarrae Vigarrae ||

"Prahlaad himself has gone astray, and he leads all the other pupils astray."

ਦੁਸਟ ਸਭਾ ਮਹਿ ਮੰਤ੍ਰੁ ਪਕਾਇਆ ॥

Dhusatt Sabha Mehi Manthra Pakaeia ||

In the court of the wicked king, a plan was hatched.

ਪ੍ਰਹਲਾਦ ਕਾ ਰਾਖਾ ਹੋਇ ਰਘੁਰਾਇਆ ॥੩॥

Prehaladh Ka Rakha Hoe Raghuraeia ||3||

God is the Savior of Prahlaad. ||3||

ਹਾਥਿ ਖੜਗੁ ਕਰਿ ਧਾਇਆ ਅਤਿ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਿ ॥

Hathh Kharrag Kar Dhhaeia Ath Ahankar ||

With sword in hand, and with great egotistical pride, Prahlaad's father ran up to him.

ਹਰਿ ਤੇਰਾ ਕਹਾ ਤੁਝੁ ਲਏ ਉਬਾਰਿ ॥

Har Thaera Keha Thujh Leae Oubar ||

"Where is your Lord, who will save you?"

ਖਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਭੈਆਨ ਰੂਪੁ ਨਿਕਸਿਆ ਥੰਮ੍‍ ਉਪਾੜਿ ॥

Khin Mehi Bhaian Roop Nikasia Thhanmh Ouparr ||

In an instant, the Lord appeared in a dreadful form, and shattered the pillar.

ਹਰਣਾਖਸੁ ਨਖੀ ਬਿਦਾਰਿਆ ਪ੍ਰਹਲਾਦੁ ਲੀਆ ਉਬਾਰਿ ॥੪॥

Haranakhas Nakhee Bidharia Prehaladh Leea Oubar ||4||

Harnaakhash was torn apart by His claws, and Prahlaad was saved. ||4||

ਸੰਤ ਜਨਾ ਕੇ ਹਰਿ ਜੀਉ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Santh Jana Kae Har Jeeo Karaj Savarae ||

The Dear Lord completes the tasks of the Saints.

ਪ੍ਰਹਲਾਦ ਜਨ ਕੇ ਇਕੀਹ ਕੁਲ ਉਧਾਰੇ ॥

Prehaladh Jan Kae Eikeeh Kul Oudhharae ||

He saved twenty-one generations of Prahlaad's descendents.

ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਬਿਖੁ ਮਾਰੇ ॥

Gur Kai Sabadh Houmai Bikh Marae ||

Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, the poison of egotism is neutralized.

ਨਾਨਕ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮਿ ਸੰਤ ਨਿਸਤਾਰੇ ॥੫॥੧੦॥੨੦॥

Naanak Ram Nam Santh Nisatharae ||5||10||20||

O Nanak, through the Name of the Lord, the Saints are emancipated. ||5||10||20||