ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankar Sathigur Prasadh ||

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੩ ਛੰਤ ਘਰੁ ੩ ॥

Asa Mehala 3 Shhanth Ghar 3 ||

Aasaa, Third Mehl, Chhant, Third House:

ਸਾਜਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਸਹ ਕੀ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰੇਹੋ ॥

Sajan Maerae Preethamahu Thum Seh Kee Bhagath Karaeho ||

O my beloved friend, dedicate yourself to the devotional worship of your Husband Lord.

ਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਹੁ ਸਦਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਦਾਰਥੁ ਲੇਹੋ ॥

Gur Saevahu Sadha Apana Nam Padharathh Laeho ||

Serve your Guru constantly, and obtain the wealth of the Naam.

ਭਗਤਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਸਹੈ ਕੇਰੀ ਜੋ ਸਹ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਭਾਵਏ ॥

Bhagath Karahu Thum Sehai Kaeree Jo Seh Piarae Bhaveae ||

Dedicate yourself to the worship of your Husband Lord; this is pleasing to your Beloved Husband.

ਆਪਣਾ ਭਾਣਾ ਤੁਮ ਕਰਹੁ ਤਾ ਫਿਰਿ ਸਹ ਖੁਸੀ ਨ ਆਵਏ ॥

Apana Bhana Thum Karahu Tha Fir Seh Khusee N Aveae ||

If you walk in accordance with your own will, then your Husband Lord will not be pleased with you.

ਭਗਤਿ ਭਾਵ ਇਹੁ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਬਿਖੜਾ ਗੁਰ ਦੁਆਰੈ ਕੋ ਪਾਵਏ ॥

Bhagath Bhav Eihu Marag Bikharra Gur Dhuarai Ko Paveae ||

This path of loving devotional worship is very difficult; how rare are those who find it, through the Gurdwara, the Guru's Gate.

ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜਿਸੁ ਕਰੇ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸੋ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤੀ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਵਏ ॥੧॥

Kehai Naanak Jis Karae Kirapa So Har Bhagathee Chith Laveae ||1||

Says Nanak, that one, upon whom the Lord casts His Glance of Grace, links his consciousness to the worship of the Lord. ||1||

ਮੇਰੇ ਮਨ ਬੈਰਾਗੀਆ ਤੂੰ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਸੁ ਦਿਖਾਵਹਿ ॥

Maerae Man Bairageea Thoon Bairag Kar Kis Dhikhavehi ||

O my detached mind, unto whom do you show your detachment?

ਹਰਿ ਸੋਹਿਲਾ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਸਦ ਸਦਾ ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ॥

Har Sohila Thinh Sadh Sadha Jo Har Gun Gavehi ||

Those who sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord live in the joy of the Lord, forever and ever.

ਕਰਿ ਬੈਰਾਗੁ ਤੂੰ ਛੋਡਿ ਪਾਖੰਡੁ ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਜਾਣਏ ॥

Kar Bairag Thoon Shhodd Pakhandd So Sahu Sabh Kishh Janeae ||

So become detached, and renounce hypocrisy; Your Husband Lord knows everything.

ਜਲਿ ਥਲਿ ਮਹੀਅਲਿ ਏਕੋ ਸੋਈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਣਏ ॥

Jal Thhal Meheeal Eaeko Soee Guramukh Hukam Pashhaneae ||

The One Lord is pervading the water, the land and the sky; the Gurmukh realizes the Command of His Will.

ਜਿਨਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਪਛਾਤਾ ਹਰੀ ਕੇਰਾ ਸੋਈ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਵਏ ॥

Jin Hukam Pashhatha Haree Kaera Soee Sarab Sukh Paveae ||

One who realizes the Lord's Command, obtains all peace and comforts.

ਇਵ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸੋ ਬੈਰਾਗੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਵਏ ॥੨॥

Eiv Kehai Naanak So Bairagee Anadhin Har Liv Laveae ||2||

Thus says Nanak: such a detached soul remains absorbed in the Lord's Love, day and night. ||2||

ਜਹ ਜਹ ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਧਾਵਦਾ ਤਹ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਤੇਰੈ ਨਾਲੇ ॥

Jeh Jeh Man Thoon Dhhavadha Theh Theh Har Thaerai Nalae ||

Wherever you wander, O my mind, the Lord is there with you.

ਮਨ ਸਿਆਣਪ ਛੋਡੀਐ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸਬਦੁ ਸਮਾਲੇ ॥

Man Sianap Shhoddeeai Gur Ka Sabadh Samalae ||

Renounce your cleverness, O my mind, and reflect upon the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

ਸਾਥਿ ਤੇਰੈ ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਇਕੁ ਖਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਮਾਲਹੇ ॥

Sathh Thaerai So Sahu Sadha Hai Eik Khin Har Nam Samalehae ||

Your Husband Lord is always with you, if you remember the Lord's Name, even for an instant.

ਜਨਮ ਜਨਮ ਕੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਪਾਪ ਕਟੇ ਅੰਤਿ ਪਰਮ ਪਦੁ ਪਾਵਹੇ ॥

Janam Janam Kae Thaerae Pap Kattae Anth Param Padh Pavehae ||

The sins of countless incarnations shall be washed away, and in the end, you shall obtain the supreme status.

ਸਾਚੇ ਨਾਲਿ ਤੇਰਾ ਗੰਢੁ ਲਾਗੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਸਦਾ ਸਮਾਲੇ ॥

Sachae Nal Thaera Gandt Lagai Guramukh Sadha Samalae ||

You shall be linked to the True Lord, and as Gurmukh, remember Him forever.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜਹ ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਧਾਵਦਾ ਤਹ ਹਰਿ ਤੇਰੈ ਸਦਾ ਨਾਲੇ ॥੩॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Jeh Man Thoon Dhhavadha Theh Har Thaerai Sadha Nalae ||3||

Thus says Nanak: wherever you go, O my mind, the Lord is there with you. ||3||

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਧਾਵਤੁ ਥੰਮ੍‍ਆਿ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਆਏ ॥

Sathigur Miliai Dhhavath Thhanmihaa Nij Ghar Vasia Aeae ||

Meeting the True Guru, the wandering mind is held steady; it comes to abide in its own home.

ਨਾਮੁ ਵਿਹਾਝੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਲਏ ਨਾਮਿ ਰਹੇ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Nam Vihajhae Nam Leae Nam Rehae Samaeae ||

It purchases the Naam, chants the Naam, and remains absorbed in the Naam.

ਧਾਵਤੁ ਥੰਮ੍‍ਆਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਦਸਵਾ ਦੁਆਰੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Dhhavath Thhanmihaa Sathigur Miliai Dhasava Dhuar Paeia ||

The outgoing, wandering soul, upon meeting the True Guru, opens the Tenth Gate.

ਤਿਥੈ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭੋਜਨੁ ਸਹਜ ਧੁਨਿ ਉਪਜੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਸਬਦਿ ਜਗਤੁ ਥੰਮ੍‍ ਿਰਹਾਇਆ ॥

Thithhai Anmrith Bhojan Sehaj Dhhun Oupajai Jith Sabadh Jagath Thhanmih Rehaeia ||

There, Ambrosial Nectar is food and the celestial music resounds; the world is held spell-bound by the music of the Word.

ਤਹ ਅਨੇਕ ਵਾਜੇ ਸਦਾ ਅਨਦੁ ਹੈ ਸਚੇ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਏ ॥

Theh Anaek Vajae Sadha Anadh Hai Sachae Rehia Samaeae ||

The many strains of the unstruck melody resound there, as one merges in Truth.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਮਿਲਿਐ ਧਾਵਤੁ ਥੰਮ੍‍ਆਿ ਨਿਜ ਘਰਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਆਏ ॥੪॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Sathigur Miliai Dhhavath Thhanmihaa Nij Ghar Vasia Aeae ||4||

Thus says Nanak: by meeting the True Guru, the wandering soul becomes steady, and comes to dwell in the home of its own self. ||4||

ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥

Man Thoon Joth Saroop Hai Apana Mool Pashhan ||

O my mind, you are the embodiment of the Divine Light - recognize your own origin.

ਮਨ ਹਰਿ ਜੀ ਤੇਰੈ ਨਾਲਿ ਹੈ ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਰੰਗੁ ਮਾਣੁ ॥

Man Har Jee Thaerai Nal Hai Guramathee Rang Man ||

O my mind, the Dear Lord is with you; through the Guru's Teachings, enjoy His Love.

ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਸਹੁ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਮਰਣ ਜੀਵਣ ਕੀ ਸੋਝੀ ਹੋਈ ॥

Mool Pashhanehi Than Sahu Janehi Maran Jeevan Kee Sojhee Hoee ||

Acknowledge your origin, and then you shall know your Husband Lord, and so understand death and birth.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਏਕੋ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਤਾਂ ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਉ ਨ ਹੋਈ ॥

Gur Parasadhee Eaeko Janehi Than Dhooja Bhao N Hoee ||

By Guru's Grace, know the One; then, you shall not love any other.

ਮਨਿ ਸਾਂਤਿ ਆਈ ਵਜੀ ਵਧਾਈ ਤਾ ਹੋਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥

Man Santh Aee Vajee Vadhhaee Tha Hoa Paravan ||

Peace comes to the mind, and gladness resounds; then, you shall be acclaimed.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਅਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣੁ ॥੫॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Man Thoon Joth Saroop Hai Apana Mool Pashhan ||5||

Thus says Nanak: O my mind, you are the very image of the Luminous Lord; recognize the true origin of your self. ||5||

ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਗਾਰਬਿ ਅਟਿਆ ਗਾਰਬਿ ਲਦਿਆ ਜਾਹਿ ॥

Man Thoon Garab Attia Garab Ladhia Jahi ||

O mind, you are so full of pride; loaded with pride, you shall depart.

ਮਾਇਆ ਮੋਹਣੀ ਮੋਹਿਆ ਫਿਰਿ ਫਿਰਿ ਜੂਨੀ ਭਵਾਹਿ ॥

Maeia Mohanee Mohia Fir Fir Joonee Bhavahi ||

The fascinating Maya has fascinated you, over and over again, and lured you into reincarnation.

ਗਾਰਬਿ ਲਾਗਾ ਜਾਹਿ ਮੁਗਧ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਿ ਗਇਆ ਪਛੁਤਾਵਹੇ ॥

Garab Laga Jahi Mugadhh Man Anth Gaeia Pashhuthavehae ||

Clinging to pride, you shall depart, O foolish mind, and in the end, you shall regret and repent.

ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ਤਿਸਨਾ ਰੋਗੁ ਲਗਾ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਵਾਵਹੇ ॥

Ahankar Thisana Rog Laga Birathha Janam Gavavehae ||

You are afflicted with the diseases of ego and desire, and you are wasting your life away in vain.

ਮਨਮੁਖ ਮੁਗਧ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਅਗੈ ਗਇਆ ਪਛੁਤਾਵਹੇ ॥

Manamukh Mugadhh Chaethehi Nahee Agai Gaeia Pashhuthavehae ||

The foolish self-willed manmukh does not remember the Lord, and shall regret and repent hereafter.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਗਾਰਬਿ ਅਟਿਆ ਗਾਰਬਿ ਲਦਿਆ ਜਾਵਹੇ ॥੬॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Man Thoon Garab Attia Garab Ladhia Javehae ||6||

Thus says Nanak: O mind, you are full of pride; loaded with pride, you shall depart. ||6||

ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਮਤ ਮਾਣੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਜਿ ਹਉ ਕਿਛੁ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਿਮਾਣਾ ਹੋਹੁ ॥

Man Thoon Math Man Karehi J Ho Kishh Janadha Guramukh Nimana Hohu ||

O mind, don't be so proud of yourself, as if you know it all; the Gurmukh is humble and modest.

ਅੰਤਰਿ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਹਉ ਬੁਧਿ ਹੈ ਸਚਿ ਸਬਦਿ ਮਲੁ ਖੋਹੁ ॥

Anthar Agian Ho Budhh Hai Sach Sabadh Mal Khohu ||

Within the intellect are ignorance and ego; through the True Word of the Shabad, this filth is washed off.

ਹੋਹੁ ਨਿਮਾਣਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਅਗੈ ਮਤ ਕਿਛੁ ਆਪੁ ਲਖਾਵਹੇ ॥

Hohu Nimana Sathiguroo Agai Math Kishh Ap Lakhavehae ||

So be humble, and surrender to the True Guru; do not attach your identity to your ego.

ਆਪਣੈ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਿ ਜਗਤੁ ਜਲਿਆ ਮਤ ਤੂੰ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਵਹੇ ॥

Apanai Ahankar Jagath Jalia Math Thoon Apana Ap Gavavehae ||

The world is consumed by ego and self-identity; see this, lest you lose your own self as well.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਕਰਹਿ ਕਾਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਭਾਣੈ ਲਾਗਿ ਰਹੁ ॥

Sathigur Kai Bhanai Karehi Kar Sathigur Kai Bhanai Lag Rahu ||

Make yourself follow the Sweet Will of the True Guru; remain attached to His Sweet Will.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਪੁ ਛਡਿ ਸੁਖ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਮਨ ਨਿਮਾਣਾ ਹੋਇ ਰਹੁ ॥੭॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Ap Shhadd Sukh Pavehi Man Nimana Hoe Rahu ||7||

Thus says Nanak: renounce your ego and self-conceit, and obtain peace; let your mind abide in humility. ||7||

ਧੰਨੁ ਸੁ ਵੇਲਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਮੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਇਆ ॥

Dhhann S Vaela Jith Mai Sathigur Milia So Sahu Chith Aeia ||

Blessed is that time, when I met the True Guru, and my Husband Lord came into my consciousness.

ਮਹਾ ਅਨੰਦੁ ਸਹਜੁ ਭਇਆ ਮਨਿ ਤਨਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਇਆ ॥

Meha Anandh Sehaj Bhaeia Man Than Sukh Paeia ||

I became so very blissful, and my mind and body found such a natural peace.

ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਇਆ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ਅਵਗਣ ਸਭਿ ਵਿਸਾਰੇ ॥

So Sahu Chith Aeia Mann Vasaeia Avagan Sabh Visarae ||

My Husband Lord came into my consciousness; I enshrined Him within my mind, and I renounced all vice.

ਜਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਭਾਣਾ ਗੁਣ ਪਰਗਟ ਹੋਏ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਆਪਿ ਸਵਾਰੇ ॥

Ja This Bhana Gun Paragatt Hoeae Sathigur Ap Savarae ||

When it pleased Him, virtues appeared in me, and the True Guru Himself adorned me.

ਸੇ ਜਨ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ਹੋਏ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਇਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਦਿੜਿਆ ਦੁਤੀਆ ਭਾਉ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥

Sae Jan Paravan Hoeae Jinhee Eik Nam Dhirria Dhutheea Bhao Chukaeia ||

Those humble beings become acceptable, who cling to the One Name and renounce the love of duality.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਧੰਨੁ ਸੁ ਵੇਲਾ ਜਿਤੁ ਮੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਸੋ ਸਹੁ ਚਿਤਿ ਆਇਆ ॥੮॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Dhhann S Vaela Jith Mai Sathigur Milia So Sahu Chith Aeia ||8||

Thus says Nanak: blessed is the time when I met the True Guru, and my Husband Lord came into my consciousness. ||8||

ਇਕਿ ਜੰਤ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲੇ ਤਿਨਿ ਸਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਭੁਲਾਏ ॥

Eik Janth Bharam Bhulae Thin Sehi Ap Bhulaeae ||

Some people wander around, deluded by doubt; their Husband Lord Himself has misled them.

ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਫਿਰਹਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਏ ॥

Dhoojai Bhae Firehi Houmai Karam Kamaeae ||

They wander around in the love of duality, and they do their deeds in ego.

ਤਿਨਿ ਸਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਭੁਲਾਏ ਕੁਮਾਰਗਿ ਪਾਏ ਤਿਨ ਕਾ ਕਿਛੁ ਨ ਵਸਾਈ ॥

Thin Sehi Ap Bhulaeae Kumarag Paeae Thin Ka Kishh N Vasaee ||

Their Husband Lord Himself has misled them, and put them on the path of evil. Nothing lies in their power.

ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਗਤਿ ਅਵਗਤਿ ਤੂੰਹੈ ਜਾਣਹਿ ਜਿਨਿ ਇਹ ਰਚਨ ਰਚਾਈ ॥

Thin Kee Gath Avagath Thoonhai Janehi Jin Eih Rachan Rachaee ||

You alone know their ups and downs, You, who created the creation.

ਹੁਕਮੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਖਰਾ ਭਾਰਾ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਿਸੈ ਬੁਝਾਏ ॥

Hukam Thaera Khara Bhara Guramukh Kisai Bujhaeae ||

The Command of Your Will is very strict; how rare is the Gurmukh who understands.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਕਿਆ ਜੰਤ ਵਿਚਾਰੇ ਜਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਏ ॥੯॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Kia Janth Vicharae Ja Thudhh Bharam Bhulaeae ||9||

Thus says Nanak: what can the poor creatures do, when You mislead them into doubt? ||9||

ਸਚੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥

Sachae Maerae Sahiba Sachee Thaeree Vaddiaee ||

O My True Lord Master, True is Your glorious greatness.

ਤੂੰ ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਬੇਅੰਤੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕਹਣੁ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥

Thoon Parabreham Baeanth Suamee Thaeree Kudharath Kehan N Jaee ||

You are the Supreme Lord God, the Infinite Lord and Master. Your creative power cannot be described.

ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਤੁਧੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਈ ਸਦਾ ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹੇ ॥

Sachee Thaeree Vaddiaee Ja Ko Thudhh Mann Vasaee Sadha Thaerae Gun Gavehae ||

True is Your glorious greatness; when You enshrine it within the mind, one sings Your Glorious Praises forever.

ਤੇਰੇ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਹਿ ਜਾ ਤੁਧੁ ਭਾਵਹਿ ਸਚੇ ਸਿਉ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਵਹੇ ॥

Thaerae Gun Gavehi Ja Thudhh Bhavehi Sachae Sio Chith Lavehae ||

He sings Your Glorious Praises, when it is pleasing to You, O True Lord; he centers his consciousness on You.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਤੂੰ ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਹਿ ਸੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਰਹੈ ਸਮਾਈ ॥

Jis No Thoon Apae Maelehi S Guramukh Rehai Samaee ||

One whom You unite with Yourself, as Gurmukh, remains absorbed in You.

ਇਉ ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸਚੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਸਚੀ ਤੇਰੀ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥੧੦॥੨॥੭॥੫॥੨॥੭॥

Eio Kehai Naanak Sachae Maerae Sahiba Sachee Thaeree Vaddiaee ||10||2||7||5||2||7||

Thus says Nanak: O my True Lord Master, True is Your Glorious Greatness. ||10||2||7||5||2||7||