ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥

Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh ||

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

ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਇਸ ਜਾਤਿ ਕਉ ਜਿਹ ਜਪਿਓ ਸਿਰਜਨਹਾਰੁ ॥੨॥

Balihaaree Eis Jaath Ko Jih Japiou Sirajanehaar ||2||

I am a sacrifice to this social class, in which I chant and meditate on the Creator. ||2||

ਸਰਬ ਸੂਖ ਕੋ ਨਾਇਕੋ ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਉ ॥੩॥

Sarab Sookh Ko Naaeiko Raam Naam Ras Peeo ||3||

He is the Lord of all comforts and peace; drink in the Sublime Essence of the Lord's Name. ||3||

ਦੀਸਹਿ ਦਾਧੇ ਕਾਨ ਜਿਉ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਮਨਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਨਾਉ ॥੪॥

Dheesehi Dhaadhhae Kaan Jio Jinh Man Naahee Naao ||4||

Look like burnt twigs, if the Name is not in the mind. ||4||

ਨਿਰਭੈ ਹੋਇ ਕੈ ਗੁਨ ਰਵੈ ਜਤ ਪੇਖਉ ਤਤ ਸੋਇ ॥੫॥

Nirabhai Hoe Kai Gun Ravai Jath Paekho Thath Soe ||5||

Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, he is fearless. Wherever I look, the Lord is there. ||5||

ਮੋਹਿ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਆਪਨਾ ਸੰਗੀ ਭਜਹਿ ਗੋੁਬਿੰਦੁ ॥੬॥

Mohi Miliou Prabh Aapanaa Sangee Bhajehi Guobindh ||6||

I shall meet with my Lord God. Those with me shall meditate and vibrate on the Lord of the Universe. ||6||

ਜਿਨਿ ਐਸਾ ਕਰਿ ਬੂਝਿਆ ਮੀਤੁ ਹਮਾਰਾ ਸੋਇ ॥੭॥

Jin Aisaa Kar Boojhiaa Meeth Hamaaraa Soe ||7||

Whoever understands this is a friend of mine. ||7||

ਹਮ ਰਾਖੇ ਗੁਰ ਆਪਨੇ ਉਨਿ ਕੀਨੋ ਆਦੇਸੁ ॥੮॥

Ham Raakhae Gur Aapanae Oun Keeno Aadhaes ||8||

My Guru saved me, and now she bows humbly to me. ||8||

ਭਲੋ ਭਲੋ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਕਹੈ ਬੁਰੋ ਨ ਮਾਨੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੯॥

Bhalo Bhalo Sabh Ko Kehai Buro N Maanai Koe ||9||

Everyone shall call you good, very good, and no one shall think you are bad. ||9||

ਲੈ ਫਾਹੇ ਉਠਿ ਧਾਵਤੇ ਸਿ ਜਾਨਿ ਮਾਰੇ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥੧੦॥

Lai Faahae Outh Dhhaavathae S Jaan Maarae Bhagavanth ||10||

They take the noose and run around; but rest assured that God shall destroy them. ||10||

ਓਇ ਭੀ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਹੋਇ ਰਹੇ ਬਸੇ ਜੁ ਚੰਦਨ ਪਾਸਿ ॥੧੧॥

Oue Bhee Chandhan Hoe Rehae Basae J Chandhan Paas ||11||

Those who dwell near the sandalwood tree, become just like the sandalwood tree. ||11||

ਚੰਦਨ ਕੈ ਨਿਕਟੇ ਬਸੈ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਸੁਗੰਧੁ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੨॥

Chandhan Kai Nikattae Basai Baans Sugandhh N Hoe ||12||

Bamboo also dwells near the sandalwood tree, but it does not take up its fragrance. ||12||

ਪਾਇ ਕੁਹਾੜਾ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਗਾਫਲਿ ਅਪੁਨੈ ਹਾਥਿ ॥੧੩॥

Paae Kuhaarraa Maariaa Gaafal Apunai Haathh ||13||

The idiot strikes his own foot with the axe by his own hand. ||13||

ਇਕ ਰਾਮ ਸਨੇਹੀ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਊਜਰੁ ਮੇਰੈ ਭਾਂਇ ॥੧੪॥

Eik Raam Sanaehee Baaharaa Oojar Maerai Bhaane ||14||

But without the devotees of the One Lord, it is all wilderness to me. ||14||

ਆਗਿ ਲਗਉ ਤਿਹ ਧਉਲਹਰ ਜਿਹ ਨਾਹੀ ਹਰਿ ਕੋ ਨਾਉ ॥੧੫॥

Aag Lago Thih Dhhoulehar Jih Naahee Har Ko Naao ||15||

Those mansions in which the Lord's Name is not chanted might just as well burn down. ||15||

ਰੋਵਹੁ ਸਾਕਤ ਬਾਪੁਰੇ ਜੁ ਹਾਟੈ ਹਾਟ ਬਿਕਾਇ ॥੧੬॥

Rovahu Saakath Baapurae J Haattai Haatt Bikaae ||16||

Cry for the wretched, faithless cynic, who is sold from store to store. ||16||

ਕੋਨੇ ਬੈਠੇ ਖਾਈਐ ਪਰਗਟ ਹੋਇ ਨਿਦਾਨਿ ॥੧੭॥

Konae Baithae Khaaeeai Paragatt Hoe Nidhaan ||17||

Even if you eat it sitting in a corner, it becomes obvious to everyone. ||17||

ਸੰਤਹੁ ਮਾਖਨੁ ਖਾਇਆ ਛਾਛਿ ਪੀਐ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥੧੮॥

Santhahu Maakhan Khaaeiaa Shhaashh Peeai Sansaar ||18||

The Saints eat the butter, while the world drinks the whey. ||18||

ਜਿਨਿ ਬਿਲੋਇਆ ਤਿਨਿ ਖਾਇਆ ਅਵਰ ਬਿਲੋਵਨਹਾਰ ॥੧੯॥

Jin Biloeiaa Thin Khaaeiaa Avar Bilovanehaar ||19||

Whoever does the churning eats the butter; the others are just churning-sticks. ||19||

ਏਕੁ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਨਾ ਮੁਸੈ ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਨੀ ਬਾਰਹ ਬਾਟ ॥੨੦॥

Eaek Kabeeraa Naa Musai Jin Keenee Baareh Baatt ||20||

Only Kabeer is not plundered; he has cut her into twelve pieces. ||20||

ਜੋ ਚਿਤੁ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਏਕ ਸਿਉ ਤੇ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਹਿ ਨੀਤ ॥੨੧॥

Jo Chith Raakhehi Eaek Sio Thae Sukh Paavehi Neeth ||21||

Those who keep their consciousness focused on the One Lord shall find eternal peace. ||21||

ਮਰਨੇ ਹੀ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ਪੂਰਨੁ ਪਰਮਾਨੰਦੁ ॥੨੨॥

Maranae Hee Thae Paaeeai Pooran Paramaanandh ||22||

It is only by death that perfect, supreme bliss is obtained. ||22||

ਨਹੀ ਪਟਣੁ ਨਹੀ ਪਾਰਖੂ ਨਹੀ ਗਾਹਕੁ ਨਹੀ ਮੋਲੁ ॥੨੩॥

Nehee Pattan Nehee Paarakhoo Nehee Gaahak Nehee Mol ||23||

There is no market to sell it, no appraiser, no customer, and no price. ||23||

ਪੰਡਿਤ ਰਾਜੇ ਭੂਪਤੀ ਆਵਹਿ ਕਉਨੇ ਕਾਮ ॥੨੪॥

Panddith Raajae Bhoopathee Aavehi Kounae Kaam ||24||

The Pandits, the religious scholars, kings and landlords - what good is love for them? ||24||

ਭਾਵੈ ਲਾਂਬੇ ਕੇਸ ਕਰੁ ਭਾਵੈ ਘਰਰਿ ਮੁਡਾਇ ॥੨੫॥

Bhaavai Laanbae Kaes Kar Bhaavai Gharar Muddaae ||25||

You may have long hair, or you may shave your head bald. ||25||

ਹਉ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਤਿਨ ਕਉ ਪੈਸਿ ਜੁ ਨੀਕਸਿ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੨੬॥

Ho Balihaaree Thin Ko Pais J Neekas Jaahi ||26||

I am a sacrifice to those who are thrown in, and still escape. ||26||

ਨਾਂਗੇ ਪਾਵਹੁ ਤੇ ਗਏ ਜਿਨ ਕੇ ਲਾਖ ਕਰੋਰਿ ॥੨੭॥

Naangae Paavahu Thae Geae Jin Kae Laakh Karor ||27||

Even those who have tens of thousands and millions, must depart bare-footed in the end. ||27||

ਕੈ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਕੈ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ॥੨੮॥

Kai Sangath Kar Saadhh Kee Kai Har Kae Gun Gaae ||28||

Either join the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, or sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. ||28||

ਐਸੇ ਮਰਨੇ ਜੋ ਮਰੈ ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਮਰਨਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੨੯॥

Aisae Maranae Jo Marai Bahur N Maranaa Hoe ||29||

Let those who die, die such a death, that they shall never have to die again. ||29||

ਜਿਉ ਬਨ ਫਲ ਪਾਕੇ ਭੁਇ ਗਿਰਹਿ ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਲਾਗਹਿ ਡਾਰ ॥੩੦॥

Jio Ban Fal Paakae Bhue Girehi Bahur N Laagehi Ddaar ||30||

It is like the ripe fruit on the tree; when it falls to the ground, it cannot be re-attached to the branch. ||30||

ਰਾਮ ਰਤਨੁ ਤਬ ਪਾਈਐ ਜਉ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਤਜਹਿ ਸਰੀਰੁ ॥੩੧॥

Raam Rathan Thab Paaeeai Jo Pehilae Thajehi Sareer ||31||

O Lord, You are Kabeer. The Jewel of the Lord is obtained, when the mortal first gives up his body. ||31||

ਕਰਮ ਕਰੀਮ ਜੁ ਕਰਿ ਰਹੇ ਮੇਟਿ ਨ ਸਾਕੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੩੨॥

Karam Kareem J Kar Rehae Maett N Saakai Koe ||32||

No one can erase the actions of the Merciful Lord. ||32||

ਰਾਮ ਕਸਉਟੀ ਸੋ ਸਹੈ ਜੋ ਮਰਿ ਜੀਵਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੩੩॥

Raam Kasouttee So Sehai Jo Mar Jeevaa Hoe ||33||

He alone can pass the test of the Lord's Touchstone, who remains dead while yet alive. ||33||

ਏਕਸ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਬਾਧੇ ਜਮ ਪੁਰਿ ਜਾਂਹਿ ॥੩੪॥

Eaekas Har Kae Naam Bin Baadhhae Jam Pur Jaanhi ||34||

Without the Name of the One Lord, they are bound and gagged and taken to the City of Death. ||34||

ਹਰੂਏ ਹਰੂਏ ਤਿਰਿ ਗਏ ਡੂਬੇ ਜਿਨ ਸਿਰ ਭਾਰ ॥੩੫॥

Harooeae Harooeae Thir Geae Ddoobae Jin Sir Bhaar ||35||

Those who are light get across, while those who carry the weight of their sins on their heads are drowned. ||35||

ਇਹੁ ਜਗੁ ਜਰਤਾ ਦੇਖਿ ਕੈ ਭਇਓ ਕਬੀਰੁ ਉਦਾਸੁ ॥੩੬॥

Eihu Jag Jarathaa Dhaekh Kai Bhaeiou Kabeer Oudhaas ||36||

Seeing the world burning like this, Kabeer has become sad. ||36||

ਹੈਵਰ ਊਪਰਿ ਛਤ੍ਰ ਤਰ ਤੇ ਫੁਨਿ ਧਰਨੀ ਗਾਡ ॥੩੭॥

Haivar Oopar Shhathr Thar Thae Fun Dhharanee Gaadd ||37||

Those who were on their horses and under their canopies, were eventually buried under the ground. ||37||

ਆਜੁ ਕਾਲ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਭੁਇ ਲੇਟਣਾ ਊਪਰਿ ਜਾਮੈ ਘਾਸੁ ॥੩੮॥

Aaj Kaalih Bhue Laettanaa Oopar Jaamai Ghaas ||38||

Today or tomorrow, you shall lie beneath the ground, and the grass shall grow above you. ||38||

ਅਜਹੁ ਸੁ ਨਾਉ ਸਮੁੰਦ੍ਰ ਮਹਿ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਨਉ ਕਿਆ ਹੋਇ ॥੩੯॥

Ajahu S Naao Samundhr Mehi Kiaa Jaano Kiaa Hoe ||39||

Your boat is still out at sea; who knows what will happen? ||39||

ਆਜੁ ਕਾਲ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਤਜਿ ਜਾਹੁਗੇ ਜਿਉ ਕਾਂਚੁਰੀ ਭੁਯੰਗ ॥੪੦॥

Aaj Kaalih Thaj Jaahugae Jio Kaanchuree Bhuyang ||40||

Today or tomorrow, you will have to leave it behind, like the snake shedding its skin. ||40||

ਫਿਰਿ ਪਾਛੈ ਪਛੁਤਾਹੁਗੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਨ ਜਾਹਿੰਗੇ ਛੂਟਿ ॥੪੧॥

Fir Paashhai Pashhuthaahugae Praan Jaahingae Shhoott ||41||

Otherwise, in the world hereafter, you will regret and repent, when the breath of life leaves the body. ||41||

ਪਾਂਚਉ ਲਰਿਕਾ ਜਾਰਿ ਕੈ ਰਹੈ ਰਾਮ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗਿ ॥੪੨॥

Paancho Larikaa Jaar Kai Rehai Raam Liv Laag ||42||

And burning his five sons, remains lovingly attuned to the Lord. ||42||

ਸਾਝਾ ਕਰੈ ਕਬੀਰ ਸਿਉ ਹਰਿ ਸੰਗਿ ਬਨਜੁ ਕਰੇਇ ॥੪੩॥

Saajhaa Karai Kabeer Sio Har Sang Banaj Karaee ||43||

And, entering into partnership with Kabeer, deal with the Lord. ||43||

ਪਾਛੈ ਭੋਗ ਜੁ ਭੋਗਵੇ ਤਿਨ ਕੋ ਗੁੜੁ ਲੈ ਖਾਹਿ ॥੪੪॥

Paashhai Bhog J Bhogavae Thin Ko Gurr Lai Khaahi ||44||

Those pleasures which you enjoyed so much in the past - now you must eat their fruits. ||44||

ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਛਾਡਉ ਰਾਮ ਕੀ ਭਾਵੈ ਨਿੰਦਉ ਲੋਗੁ ॥੪੫॥

Bhagath N Shhaaddo Raam Kee Bhaavai Nindho Log ||45||

I shall never abandon devotional worship of the Lord, even though people may slander me. ||45||

ਰਾਮ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਰਵਿ ਰਹੇ ਅਵਰ ਤਜੇ ਸਭ ਕਾਮ ॥੪੬॥

Raam Kabeeraa Rav Rehae Avar Thajae Sabh Kaam ||46||

Kabeer continues to dwell upon the Lord's Name; I have abandoned all other affairs. ||46||

ਖਿੰਥਾ ਜਲਿ ਕੋਇਲਾ ਭਈ ਤਾਗੇ ਆਂਚ ਨ ਲਾਗ ॥੪੭॥

Khinthhaa Jal Koeilaa Bhee Thaagae Aaanch N Laag ||47||

The cloth of the body has been burnt and reduced to charcoal, but the fire did not touch the thread of the soul. ||47||

ਜੋਗੀ ਬਪੁੜਾ ਖੇਲਿਓ ਆਸਨਿ ਰਹੀ ਬਿਭੂਤਿ ॥੪੮॥

Jogee Bapurraa Khaeliou Aasan Rehee Bibhooth ||48||

The poor Yogi has played out his game; only ashes remain on his seat. ||48||

ਇਹ ਟੋਘਨੈ ਨ ਛੂਟਸਹਿ ਫਿਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਸਮੁੰਦੁ ਸਮ੍ਹ੍ਹਾਲਿ ॥੪੯॥

Eih Ttoghanai N Shhoottasehi Fir Kar Samundh Samhaal ||49||

You shall not escape this little pool; think about returning to the ocean. ||49||

ਪੋਖਰਿ ਪੋਖਰਿ ਢੂਢਤੇ ਭਲੋ ਨ ਕਹਿਹੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੫੦॥

Pokhar Pokhar Dtoodtathae Bhalo N Kehihai Koe ||50||

If you poke around searching from puddle to puddle, no one will call you smart. ||50||

ਦੀਨ ਗਰੀਬੀ ਆਪੁਨੀ ਕਰਤੇ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਹੋਇ ॥੫੧॥

Dheen Gareebee Aapunee Karathae Hoe S Hoe ||51||

Be meek and humble; whatever happens is what the Creator Lord does. ||51||

ਓਹ ਨਿਤ ਸੁਨੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਜਸੁ ਉਹ ਪਾਪ ਬਿਸਾਹਨ ਜਾਇ ॥੫੨॥

Ouh Nith Sunai Har Naam Jas Ouh Paap Bisaahan Jaae ||52||

The dog hears the Praises of the Lord's Name, while the other is engaged in sin. ||52||

ਲਾਖ ਅਹੇਰੀ ਏਕੁ ਜੀਉ ਕੇਤਾ ਬੰਚਉ ਕਾਲੁ ॥੫੩॥

Laakh Ahaeree Eaek Jeeo Kaethaa Bancho Kaal ||53||

Thousands of hunters are chasing after the soul; how long can it escape death? ||53||

ਬਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਹੋਇ ਇਉ ਕਹਿ ਰਮੇ ਕਬੀਰ ॥੫੪॥

Bin Har Bhagath N Mukath Hoe Eio Kehi Ramae Kabeer ||54||

Without devotional worship of the Lord, they are not liberated. Kabeer proclaims this. ||54||

ਪਾਛੈ ਲਾਗੋ ਹਰਿ ਫਿਰੈ ਕਹਤ ਕਬੀਰ ਕਬੀਰ ॥੫੫॥

Paashhai Laago Har Firai Kehath Kabeer Kabeer ||55||

The Lord follows after me, calling, ""Kabeer! Kabeer!""||55||

ਰਾਮ ਸਨੇਹੀ ਤਉ ਮਿਲੈ ਦੋਨਉ ਬਰਨ ਗਵਾਇ ॥੫੬॥

Raam Sanaehee Tho Milai Dhono Baran Gavaae ||56||

You shall meet the Beloved Lord, only when both colors are lost. ||56||

ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਿ ਕਉ ਜਿਹ ਜਾਤਿ ਬਰਨੁ ਕੁਲੁ ਜਾਇ ॥੫੭॥

Balihaaree Eih Preeth Ko Jih Jaath Baran Kul Jaae ||57||

I am a sacrifice to this love, by which social class and status, color and ancestry are taken away. ||57||

ਮਨੁ ਤਉ ਮੈਗਲੁ ਹੋਇ ਰਹਿਓ ਨਿਕਸੋ ਕਿਉ ਕੈ ਜਾਇ ॥੫੮॥

Man Tho Maigal Hoe Rehiou Nikaso Kio Kai Jaae ||58||

Your mind is larger than an elephant; how will it pass through? ||58||

ਮੁਕਤਿ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਮੋਕਲਾ ਸਹਜੇ ਆਵਉ ਜਾਉ ॥੫੯॥

Mukath Dhuaaraa Mokalaa Sehajae Aavo Jaao ||59||

Then the door of liberation will open wide for me, and I will easily pass through. ||59||

ਮਤ ਹਰਿ ਪੂਛੈ ਕਉਨੁ ਹੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਜਾਤਿ ਨ ਨਾਉ ॥੬੦॥

Math Har Pooshhai Koun Hai Maerae Jaath N Naao ||60||

I hope that the Lord will not ask who I am. I have no social status or name. ||60||

ਮਤ ਹਰਿ ਪੂਛੈ ਕਉਨੁ ਹੈ ਪਰਾ ਹਮਾਰੈ ਬਾਰ ॥੬੧॥

Math Har Pooshhai Koun Hai Paraa Hamaarai Baar ||61||

I hope that the Lord does not ask, ""Who is this, lying at my door?""||61||

ਕਿਆ ਜਾਨਉ ਕਿਛੁ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਆ ਭਇਓ ਕਬੀਰੁ ਕਬੀਰੁ ॥੬੨॥

Kiaa Jaano Kishh Har Keeaa Bhaeiou Kabeer Kabeer ||62||

I do not know what the Lord has done, but the call has gone out: ""Kabeer, Kabeer.""||62||

ਤਾ ਕੇ ਪਗ ਕੀ ਪਾਨਹੀ ਮੇਰੇ ਤਨ ਕੋ ਚਾਮੁ ॥੬੩॥

Thaa Kae Pag Kee Paanehee Maerae Than Ko Chaam ||63||

I would make my skin into shoes for his feet. ||63||

ਚਾਰਿ ਦਿਵਸ ਕੇ ਪਾਹੁਨੇ ਬਡ ਬਡ ਰੂੰਧਹਿ ਠਾਉ ॥੬੪॥

Chaar Dhivas Kae Paahunae Badd Badd Roondhhehi Thaao ||64||

We are guests here for only a few days, but we take up so much space. ||64||

ਤੈ ਸਹ ਬਾਤ ਨ ਪੂਛੀਐ ਕਬਹੁ ਨ ਲਾਈ ਪਾਇ ॥੬੫॥

Thai Seh Baath N Pooshheeai Kabahu N Laaee Paae ||65||

But You, O my Husband Lord, have not asked about me; You have never applied me to Your Feet. ||65||

ਸੋ ਦਰੁ ਕੈਸੇ ਛੋਡੀਐ ਜੋ ਦਰੁ ਐਸਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੬੬॥

So Dhar Kaisae Shhoddeeai Jo Dhar Aisaa Hoe ||66||

- how can I leave such a door as that? ||66||

ਜਬ ਦੇਖਿਓ ਬੇੜਾ ਜਰਜਰਾ ਤਬ ਉਤਰਿ ਪਰਿਓ ਹਉ ਫਰਕਿ ॥੬੭॥

Jab Dhaekhiou Baerraa Jarajaraa Thab Outhar Pariou Ho Farak ||67||

When I saw that my boat was rotten, then I immediately got out. ||67||

ਮਾਖੀ ਚੰਦਨੁ ਪਰਹਰੈ ਜਹ ਬਿਗੰਧ ਤਹ ਜਾਇ ॥੬੮॥

Maakhee Chandhan Pareharai Jeh Bigandhh Theh Jaae ||68||

The fly abandons the sandalwood tree, and goes after the rotten smell. ||68||

ਏਕੁ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਨਾ ਮੂਆ ਜਿਹ ਨਾਹੀ ਰੋਵਨਹਾਰੁ ॥੬੯॥

Eaek Kabeeraa Naa Mooaa Jih Naahee Rovanehaar ||69||

Only Kabeer is not dead; there is no one to mourn for him. ||69||

ਕਾਇਆ ਹਾਂਡੀ ਕਾਠ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਓਹ ਚਰ੍ਹੈ ਬਹੋਰਿ ॥੭੦॥

Kaaeiaa Haanddee Kaath Kee Naa Ouh Charhai Behor ||70||

The body is a wooden pot; it cannot be put back on the fire. ||70||

ਮਰਨੇ ਤੇ ਕਿਆ ਡਰਪਨਾ ਜਬ ਹਾਥਿ ਸਿਧਉਰਾ ਲੀਨ ॥੭੧॥

Maranae Thae Kiaa Ddarapanaa Jab Haathh Sidhhouraa Leen ||71||

Why should I be afraid of death? I have invited death for myself. ||71||

ਅਵਗੁਨੀਆਰੇ ਮਾਨਸੈ ਭਲੋ ਨ ਕਹਿਹੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੭੨॥

Avaguneeaarae Maanasai Bhalo N Kehihai Koe ||72||

The person who lacks virtue - no one calls him good. ||72||

ਗੁਰੁ ਜੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਹਿ ਆਪਨੋ ਅਧ ਮਾਝਿ ਲੀਜਹਿਗੇ ਲੂਟਿ ॥੭੩॥

Gur J N Chaethehi Aapano Adhh Maajh Leejehigae Loott ||73||

Those who do not remember their Guru, shall be plundered on the way. ||73||

ਗਲੇ ਹਮਾਰੇ ਜੇਵਰੀ ਜਹ ਖਿੰਚੈ ਤਹ ਜਾਉ ॥੭੪॥

Galae Hamaarae Jaevaree Jeh Khinchai Theh Jaao ||74||

There is a chain around my neck; wherever I am pulled, I go. ||74||

ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਾਮੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਹੀ ਇਹ ਜਪਨੀ ਕਿਆ ਹੋਇ ॥੭੫॥

Hiradhai Raam N Chaethehee Eih Japanee Kiaa Hoe ||75||

You do not remember the Lord in your heart, so what use is this rosary to you? ||75||

ਰਾਮ ਬਿਓਗੀ ਨਾ ਜੀਐ ਜੀਐ ਤ ਬਉਰਾ ਹੋਇ ॥੭੬॥

Raam Biougee Naa Jeeai Jeeai Th Bouraa Hoe ||76||

One who is separated from the Lord does not live; if he does live, he goes insane. ||76||

ਤਿਹ ਮਿਲਿ ਤੇਊ ਊਤਮ ਭਏ ਲੋਹ ਕਾਠ ਨਿਰਗੰਧ ॥੭੭॥

Thih Mil Thaeoo Ootham Bheae Loh Kaath Niragandhh ||77||

Whatever comes into contact with them is uplifted. Iron is transformed into gold, and ordinary wood becomes fragrant. ||77||

ਏਕੁ ਜੁ ਸਾਧੂ ਮਦ਼ਹਿ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਲੀਆ ਅੰਚਲਿ ਲਾਇ ॥੭੮॥

Eaek J Saadhhoo Muohi Miliou Thinih Leeaa Anchal Laae ||78||

I have met with the holy man; he has attached me to the hem of his robe. ||78||

ਇਹ ਤਉ ਬਸਤੁ ਗੁਪਾਲ ਕੀ ਜਬ ਭਾਵੈ ਲੇਇ ਖਸਿ ॥੭੯॥

Eih Tho Basath Gupaal Kee Jab Bhaavai Laee Khas ||79||

But these things belong to the Lord; He takes them away whenever He wishes. ||79||

ਨਦੀ ਨਾਵ ਸੰਜੋਗ ਜਿਉ ਬਹੁਰਿ ਨ ਮਿਲਹੈ ਆਇ ॥੮੦॥

Nadhee Naav Sanjog Jio Bahur N Milehai Aae ||80||

Life is like people meeting on a boat on a river; they shall not meet again. ||80||

ਬਸੁਧਾ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਜਉ ਕਰਉ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਲਿਖਨੁ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥੮੧॥

Basudhhaa Kaagadh Jo Karo Har Jas Likhan N Jaae ||81||

And the earth my paper, even then, I could not write the Praises of the Lord. ||81||

ਕਬੀਰ ਰਮਈਆ ਕੰਠਿ ਮਿਲੁ ਚੂਕਹਿ ਸਰਬ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥੮੨॥

Kabeer Rameeaa Kanth Mil Chookehi Sarab Janjaal ||82||

Kabeer, the Lord hugs me close in His Embrace; I have forsaken all my entanglements. ||82||

ਪਾਂਚਉ ਲਰਿਕੇ ਮਾਰਿ ਕੈ ਰਹੈ ਰਾਮ ਲਿਉ ਲਾਇ ॥੮੩॥

Paancho Larikae Maar Kai Rehai Raam Lio Laae ||83||

And kill his five sons (the five thieves) to remain lovingly attached to the Lord? ||83||

ਅੰਧਾ ਲੋਗੁ ਨ ਜਾਨਈ ਰਹਿਓ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਕੂਕਿ ॥੮੪॥

Andhhaa Log N Jaanee Rehiou Kabeeraa Kook ||84||

The people are blind - they do not know, although Kabeer continues to shout at them. ||84||

ਲੋਗੁ ਸਬਾਇਆ ਚਲਿ ਗਇਓ ਹਮ ਤੁਮ ਕਾਮੁ ਨਿਦਾਨ ॥੮੫॥

Log Sabaaeiaa Chal Gaeiou Ham Thum Kaam Nidhaan ||85||

All people must depart in the end; it is only you and I.""||85||

ਜੋ ਜੈਸੀ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਸੋ ਤੈਸੋ ਫਲੁ ਖਾਇ ॥੮੬॥

Jo Jaisee Sangath Milai So Thaiso Fal Khaae ||86||

According to the company it keeps, so are the fruits it eats. ||86||

ਸੋਈ ਫਿਰਿ ਕੈ ਤੂ ਭਇਆ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਕਹਤਾ ਅਉਰੁ ॥੮੭॥

Soee Fir Kai Thoo Bhaeiaa Jaa Ko Kehathaa Aour ||87||

You have become that which you thought was separate from yourself. ||87||

ਉਹ ਝੂਲੈ ਉਹ ਚੀਰੀਐ ਸਾਕਤ ਸੰਗੁ ਨ ਹੇਰਿ ॥੮੮॥

Ouh Jhoolai Ouh Cheereeai Saakath Sang N Haer ||88||

The thorn bush waves in the wind, and pierces the banana plant; see this, and do not associate with the faithless cynics. ||88||

ਅਪਨੇ ਭਾਰਹਿ ਨਾ ਡਰੈ ਆਗੈ ਅਉਘਟ ਘਾਟ ॥੮੯॥

Apanae Bhaarehi Naa Ddarai Aagai Aoughatt Ghaatt ||89||

He is not afraid of his own load of sins; the road ahead shall be difficult and treacherous. ||89||

ਮਤਿ ਬਸਿ ਪਰਉ ਲੁਹਾਰ ਕੇ ਜਾਰੈ ਦੂਜੀ ਬਾਰ ॥੯੦॥

Math Bas Paro Luhaar Kae Jaarai Dhoojee Baar ||90||

"Do not let me fall into the hands of the blacksmith, who would burn me a second time."||90||

ਚਾਰਿ ਮਰੰਤਹ ਛਹ ਮੂਏ ਚਾਰਿ ਪੁਰਖ ਦੁਇ ਨਾਰਿ ॥੯੧॥

Chaar Marantheh Shheh Mooeae Chaar Purakh Dhue Naar ||91||

When four died, six were dead, four males and two females. ||91||

ਜਿਨਿ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਿਓ ਕਹਾ ਭੁਲਾਨੇ ਅਉਰ ॥੯੨॥

Jin Har Kaa Naam N Chaethiou Kehaa Bhulaanae Aour ||92||

Those who do not remember the Lord's Name - why do they delude themselves in other pursuits? ||92||

ਸਾਕਤ ਸੰਗੁ ਨ ਕੀਜੀਐ ਜਾ ਤੇ ਹੋਇ ਬਿਨਾਹੁ ॥੯੩॥

Saakath Sang N Keejeeai Jaa Thae Hoe Binaahu ||93||

Do not associate with the faithless cynics; they would bring you to ruin. ||93||

ਜਿਨ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਨ ਚੇਤਿਓ ਬਾਦਹਿ ਜਨਮੇਂ ਆਇ ॥੯੪॥

Jin Har Kaa Naam N Chaethiou Baadhehi Janamaen Aae ||94||

Those who do not contemplate the Name of the Lord - their birth into this world is useless. ||94||

ਨਰਕਿ ਪਰਹਿ ਤੇ ਮਾਨਈ ਜੋ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮ ਉਦਾਸ ॥੯੫॥

Narak Parehi Thae Maanee Jo Har Naam Oudhaas ||95||

Those who dissociate themselves from the Lord's Name - when they fall into hell, then they will appreciate its value. ||95||

ਚਾਲੇ ਥੇ ਹਰਿ ਮਿਲਨ ਕਉ ਬੀਚੈ ਅਟਕਿਓ ਚੀਤੁ ॥੯੬॥

Chaalae Thhae Har Milan Ko Beechai Attakiou Cheeth ||96||

He set out on a journey to meet the Lord, but his consciousness failed him half-way. ||96||

ਜਿਹ ਜਿਹ ਡਾਲੀ ਪਗੁ ਧਰਉ ਸੋਈ ਮੁਰਿ ਮੁਰਿ ਜਾਇ ॥੯੭॥

Jih Jih Ddaalee Pag Dhharo Soee Mur Mur Jaae ||97||

Whatever branch he steps on breaks and collapses. ||97||

ਰਾਸਿ ਬਿਰਾਨੀ ਰਾਖਤੇ ਖਾਯਾ ਘਰ ਕਾ ਖੇਤੁ ॥੯੮॥

Raas Biraanee Raakhathae Khaayaa Ghar Kaa Khaeth ||98||

They keep their eyes on the property of others, while their own farm is being eaten up. ||98||

ਹੋਨਹਾਰੁ ਸੋ ਹੋਇਹੈ ਸਾਕਤ ਸੰਗਿ ਨ ਜਾਉ ॥੯੯॥

Honehaar So Hoeihai Saakath Sang N Jaao ||99||

Whatever will be, will be. I will not associate with the faithless cynics. ||99||

ਸਾਕਤ ਕਾਰੀ ਕਾਂਬਰੀ ਧੋਏ ਹੋਇ ਨ ਸੇਤੁ ॥੧੦੦॥

Saakath Kaaree Kaanbaree Dhhoeae Hoe N Saeth ||100||

The faithless cynic is like a black blanket, which does not become white by being washed. ||100||

ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਮਨ ਕੀਆ ਮੂੰਡਾ ਮੂੰਡੁ ਅਜਾਂਇ ॥੧੦੧॥

Jo Kishh Keeaa So Man Keeaa Moonddaa Moondd Ajaane ||101||

Whatever is done, is done by the mind; it is useless to shave your head. ||101||

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਚਿਤੁ ਬੇਧਿਆ ਰਾਮਹਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਉ ॥੧੦੨॥

Charan Kamal Chith Baedhhiaa Raamehi Naam Samaao ||102||

My consciousness is pierced by the Lord's Lotus Feet; I am absorbed in the Name of the Lord. ||102||

ਜੰਤੁ ਬਿਚਾਰਾ ਕਿਆ ਕਰੈ ਚਲੇ ਬਜਾਵਨਹਾਰ ॥੧੦੩॥

Janth Bichaaraa Kiaa Karai Chalae Bajaavanehaar ||103||

What can the poor instrument do, when the player has departed as well. ||103||

ਆਪ ਡੁਬੇ ਚਹੁ ਬੇਦ ਮਹਿ ਚੇਲੇ ਦੀਏ ਬਹਾਇ ॥੧੦੪॥

Aap Ddubae Chahu Baedh Mehi Chaelae Dheeeae Behaae ||104||

He himself is drowning in the four Vedas; he drowns his disciples as well. ||104||

ਪਰਗਟ ਭਏ ਨਿਦਾਨ ਸਭ ਜਬ ਪੂਛੇ ਧਰਮ ਰਾਇ ॥੧੦੫॥

Paragatt Bheae Nidhaan Sabh Jab Pooshhae Dhharam Raae ||105||

But in the end, they shall all be revealed, when the Righteous Judge of Dharma investigates. ||105||

ਧੰਧਾ ਕਰਤਾ ਰਹਿ ਗਇਆ ਭਾਈ ਰਹਿਆ ਨ ਬੰਧੁ ॥੧੦੬॥

Dhhandhhaa Karathaa Rehi Gaeiaa Bhaaee Rehiaa N Bandhh ||106||

You continue to involve yourself in worldly affairs, but none of your brothers and relatives remain. ||106||

ਸਰਪਨਿ ਹੋਇ ਕੈ ਅਉਤਰੈ ਜਾਏ ਅਪੁਨੇ ਖਾਇ ॥੧੦੭॥

Sarapan Hoe Kai Aoutharai Jaaeae Apunae Khaae ||107||

Shall be reincarnated as snakes, and eat their own offspring. ||107||

ਗਦਹੀ ਹੋਇ ਕੈ ਅਉਤਰੈ ਭਾਰੁ ਸਹੈ ਮਨ ਚਾਰਿ ॥੧੦੮॥

Gadhehee Hoe Kai Aoutharai Bhaar Sehai Man Chaar ||108||

Shall be reincarnated as a donkey, to carry heavy burdens. ||108||

ਸੂਰੀ ਊਪਰਿ ਖੇਲਨਾ ਗਿਰੈ ਤ ਠਾਹਰ ਨਾਹਿ ॥੧੦੯॥

Sooree Oopar Khaelanaa Girai Th Thaahar Naahi ||109||

It is like playing on a pig; if you fall off, you will find no place of rest. ||109||

ਦੇਹੀ ਕਿਸ ਕੀ ਬਾਪੁਰੀ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰੁ ਹੋਇਗੋ ਗ੍ਰਾਮੁ ॥੧੧੦॥

Dhaehee Kis Kee Baapuree Pavithra Hoeigo Graam ||110||

It purifies the body, and the whole village as well. ||110||

ਜਿਹ ਕੁਲ ਦਾਸੁ ਨ ਊਪਜੈ ਸੋ ਕੁਲ ਢਾਕੁ ਪਲਾਸੁ ॥੧੧੧॥

Jih Kul Dhaas N Oopajai So Kul Dtaak Palaas ||111||

But that family in which the Lord's slave is not born is as useless as weeds. ||111||

ਇਆ ਸੁਖ ਤੇ ਭਿਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਾ ਭਲੀ ਜਉ ਹਰਿ ਸਿਮਰਤ ਦਿਨ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੧੧੨॥

Eiaa Sukh Thae Bhikhyaa Bhalee Jo Har Simarath Dhin Jaahi ||112||

But begging is better than these comforts, if one spends his days meditating in remembrance on the Lord. ||112||

ਕੋਈ ਕਾਹੂ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਸਭ ਦੇਖੀ ਠੋਕਿ ਬਜਾਇ ॥੧੧੩॥

Koee Kaahoo Ko Nehee Sabh Dhaekhee Thok Bajaae ||113||

No one belongs to anyone else; I have looked and carefully studied it. ||113||

ਜੋਤਿ ਬਿਨਾ ਜਗਦੀਸ ਕੀ ਜਗਤੁ ਉਲੰਘੇ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੧੪॥

Joth Binaa Jagadhees Kee Jagath Oulanghae Jaae ||114||

Without the Light of the Lord of the Universe, the world just passes them by. ||114||

ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਸਿਮਰਨੁ ਛਾਡਿ ਕੈ ਘਰਿ ਲੇ ਆਯਾ ਮਾਲੁ ॥੧੧੫॥

Har Kaa Simaran Shhaadd Kai Ghar Lae Aayaa Maal ||115||

He has given up meditating on the Lord, in order to bring home wealth. ||115||

ਪਾਛੈ ਪਾਉ ਨ ਦੀਜੀਐ ਆਗੈ ਹੋਇ ਸੁ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੧੬॥

Paashhai Paao N Dheejeeai Aagai Hoe S Hoe ||116||

Do not turn back - keep on going. Whatever will be, will be. ||116||

ਜੈਹਹਿ ਆਟਾ ਲੋਨ ਜਿਉ ਸੋਨ ਸਮਾਨਿ ਸਰੀਰੁ ॥੧੧੭॥

Jaihehi Aattaa Lon Jio Son Samaan Sareer ||117||

As the salt is lost in the flour, so shall your golden body be lost. ||117||

ਅਜਹੂ ਜੀਉ ਨ ਛੋਡਈ ਰੰਕਾਈ ਨੈਨਾਹ ॥੧੧੮॥

Ajehoo Jeeo N Shhoddee Rankaaee Nainaah ||118||

Even then, the mortal does not give up the cruel look in his eyes. ||118||

ਬੈਨ ਉਚਰਉ ਤੁਅ ਨਾਮ ਜੀ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਰਿਦ ਠਾਉ ॥੧੧੯॥

Bain Oucharo Thua Naam Jee Charan Kamal Ridh Thaao ||119||

With my tongue I chant Your Name; I enshrine Your Lotus Feet within my heart. ||119||

ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਕੀ ਮਉਜ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਉ ਅੰਤਿ ਅਰੁ ਆਦਿ ॥੧੨੦॥

Charan Kamal Kee Mouj Mehi Reho Anth Ar Aadh ||120||

From beginning to end, I abide in the joy of the Lord's Lotus Feet. ||120||

ਕਹਿਬੇ ਕਉ ਸੋਭਾ ਨਹੀ ਦੇਖਾ ਹੀ ਪਰਵਾਨੁ ॥੧੨੧॥

Kehibae Ko Sobhaa Nehee Dhaekhaa Hee Paravaan ||121||

I cannot describe its sublime glory; it has to be seen to be appreciated. ||121||

ਹਰਿ ਜੈਸਾ ਤੈਸਾ ਉਹੀ ਰਹਉ ਹਰਖਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ॥੧੨੨॥

Har Jaisaa Thaisaa Ouhee Reho Harakh Gun Gaae ||122||

The Lord is just as He is. I dwell in delight, singing His Glorious Praises. ||122||

ਜੈਸੇ ਬਚਰਹਿ ਕੂੰਜ ਮਨ ਮਾਇਆ ਮਮਤਾ ਰੇ ॥੧੨੩॥

Jaisae Bacharehi Koonj Man Maaeiaa Mamathaa Rae ||123||

She pecks and pecks and feeds, and remembers them always. Her chicks are very dear to her, just like the love of wealth and Maya is dear to the mortal's mind. ||123||

ਚਾਤ੍ਰਿਕ ਜਿਉ ਤਰਸਤ ਰਹੈ ਤਿਨ ਕੋ ਕਉਨੁ ਹਵਾਲੁ ॥੧੨੪॥

Chaathrik Jio Tharasath Rehai Thin Ko Koun Havaal ||124||

Like the rainbird, some remain thirsty - what is their condition? ||124||

ਜੋ ਨਰ ਬਿਛੁਰੇ ਰਾਮ ਸਿਉ ਨਾ ਦਿਨ ਮਿਲੇ ਨ ਰਾਤਿ ॥੧੨੫॥

Jo Nar Bishhurae Raam Sio Naa Dhin Milae N Raath ||125||

Those who are separated from the Lord do not meet Him in the day, or in the night. ||125||

ਦੇਵਲ ਦੇਵਲ ਧਾਹੜੀ ਦੇਸਹਿ ਉਗਵਤ ਸੂਰ ॥੧੨੬॥

Dhaeval Dhaeval Dhhaaharree Dhaesehi Ougavath Soor ||126||

If you are separated from it, you shall scream at sunrise from temple to temple. ||126||

ਜਾ ਕਾ ਬਾਸਾ ਗੋਰ ਮਹਿ ਸੋ ਕਿਉ ਸੋਵੈ ਸੁਖ ॥੧੨੭॥

Jaa Kaa Baasaa Gor Mehi So Kio Sovai Sukh ||127||

Those who live in the grave - how can they sleep in peace? ||127||

ਇਕ ਦਿਨ ਸੋਵਨੁ ਹੋਇਗੋ ਲਾਂਬੇ ਗੋਡ ਪਸਾਰਿ ॥੧੨੮॥

Eik Dhin Sovan Hoeigo Laanbae Godd Pasaar ||128||

One day you shall sleep with your legs outstretched. ||128||

ਜਾ ਕੇ ਸੰਗ ਤੇ ਬੀਛੁਰਾ ਤਾ ਹੀ ਕੇ ਸੰਗਿ ਲਾਗੁ ॥੧੨੯॥

Jaa Kae Sang Thae Beeshhuraa Thaa Hee Kae Sang Laag ||129||

Attach yourself to the One, from whom you have been separated. ||129||

ਪੇਖਤ ਹੀ ਪੁੰਨੀਤ ਹੋਇ ਭੇਟਤ ਜਪੀਐ ਨਾਉ ॥੧੩੦॥

Paekhath Hee Punneeth Hoe Bhaettath Japeeai Naao ||130||

See them, and be sanctified; meet them, and chant the Name. ||130||

ਬਾਸਨੁ ਕਾਰੋ ਪਰਸੀਐ ਤਉ ਕਛੁ ਲਾਗੈ ਦਾਗੁ ॥੧੩੧॥

Baasan Kaaro Paraseeai Tho Kashh Laagai Dhaag ||131||

If you touch a vessel stained with soot, some of the soot will stick to you. ||131||

ਲਾਗੀ ਮੰਦਿਰ ਦੁਆਰ ਤੇ ਅਬ ਕਿਆ ਕਾਢਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੩੨॥

Laagee Mandhir Dhuaar Thae Ab Kiaa Kaadtiaa Jaae ||132||

Now that the door of your mansion is on fire, what can you take out? ||132||

ਤਿਸੁ ਬਿਨੁ ਦੂਸਰੁ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਏਕੈ ਸਿਰਜਨਹਾਰੁ ॥੧੩੩॥

This Bin Dhoosar Ko Nehee Eaekai Sirajanehaar ||133||

There is none other than Him; He alone is the Creator of all. ||133||

ਜਾਇ ਪਹੂਚਹਿ ਖਸਮ ਕਉ ਜਉ ਬੀਚਿ ਨ ਖਾਹੀ ਕਾਂਬ ॥੧੩੪॥

Jaae Pehoochehi Khasam Ko Jo Beech N Khaahee Kaanb ||134||

They will reach the owner, only if the crows do not eat them first. ||134||

ਦੇਖਾ ਦੇਖੀ ਸ੍ਵਾਂਗੁ ਧਰਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਭਟਕਾ ਖਾਹਿ ॥੧੩੫॥

Dhaekhaa Dhaekhee Svaang Dhhar Bhoolae Bhattakaa Khaahi ||135||

They look at one another, and wear religious robes, but they are deluded and lost. ||135||

ਇਸ ਭਰਵਾਸੇ ਜੋ ਰਹੇ ਬੂਡੇ ਕਾਲੀ ਧਾਰ ॥੧੩੬॥

Eis Bharavaasae Jo Rehae Booddae Kaalee Dhhaar ||136||

Those who hold to this belief will be drowned in the river of darkness. ||136||

ਪਾਹਨ ਬੋਰੀ ਪਿਰਥਮੀ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪਾੜੀ ਬਾਟ ॥੧੩੭॥

Paahan Boree Pirathhamee Panddith Paarree Baatt ||137||

The stone idols have drowned the world, and the Pandits, the religious scholars, have plundered it on the way. ||137||

ਪਾਛੈ ਕਛੂ ਨ ਹੋਇਗਾ ਜਉ ਸਿਰ ਪਰਿ ਆਵੈ ਕਾਲੁ ॥੧੩੮॥

Paashhai Kashhoo N Hoeigaa Jo Sir Par Aavai Kaal ||138||

Later on, you will not be able to do anything, when death hangs over your head. ||138||

ਦੀਸੈ ਚੰਚਲੁ ਬਹੁ ਗੁਨਾ ਮਤਿ ਹੀਨਾ ਨਾਪਾਕ ॥੧੩੯॥

Dheesai Chanchal Bahu Gunaa Math Heenaa Naapaak ||139||

He seems very clever and very virtuous, but in reality, he is without understanding, and corrupt. ||139||

ਜਿਨਿ ਇਹੁ ਜਮੂਆ ਸਿਰਜਿਆ ਸੁ ਜਪਿਆ ਪਰਵਿਦਗਾਰ ॥੧੪੦॥

Jin Eihu Jamooaa Sirajiaa S Japiaa Paravidhagaar ||140||

I have meditated on the Lord, the Cherisher, who created this Messenger of Death. ||140||

ਜਿਉ ਜਿਉ ਭਗਤਿ ਕਬੀਰ ਕੀ ਤਿਉ ਤਿਉ ਰਾਮ ਨਿਵਾਸ ॥੧੪੧॥

Jio Jio Bhagath Kabeer Kee Thio Thio Raam Nivaas ||141||

The more Kabeer worships Him, the more the Lord abides within his mind. ||141||

ਆਇ ਪਰੇ ਧਰਮ ਰਾਇ ਕੇ ਬੀਚਹਿ ਧੂਮਾ ਧਾਮ ॥੧੪੨॥

Aae Parae Dhharam Raae Kae Beechehi Dhhoomaa Dhhaam ||142||

The messengers of the Righteous Judge of Dharma descend upon the mortal, in the midst of all his pomp and ceremony. ||142||

ਉਹੁ ਸਾਕਤੁ ਬਪੁਰਾ ਮਰਿ ਗਇਆ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਲੈਹੈ ਨਾਉ ॥੧੪੩॥

Ouhu Saakath Bapuraa Mar Gaeiaa Koe N Laihai Naao ||143||

When the wretched, faithless cynic dies, no one even mentions his name. ||143||

ਚਲਤੀ ਬਾਰ ਨ ਕਛੁ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਲਈ ਲੰਗੋਟੀ ਤੋਰਿ ॥੧੪੪॥

Chalathee Baar N Kashh Miliou Lee Langottee Thor ||144||

But when the time of his departure comes, he takes nothing at all with him. He is even stripped of his loin-cloth. ||144||

ਬਾਹਰਿ ਕੰਚਨੁ ਬਾਰਹਾ ਭੀਤਰਿ ਭਰੀ ਭੰਗਾਰ ॥੧੪੫॥

Baahar Kanchan Baarehaa Bheethar Bharee Bhangaar ||145||

On the outside, he may look like pure gold, but on the inside, he is stuffed with dust. ||145||

ਐਸਾ ਕੋਈ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੋਇ ਤਾਹਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਭਗਵਾਨੁ ॥੧੪੬॥

Aisaa Koee Dhaas Hoe Thaahi Milai Bhagavaan ||146||

Such a humble slave shall meet the Lord God. ||146||

ਐਸਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਦਾਸੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਉ ਧਰਨੀ ਮਹਿ ਖੇਹ ॥੧੪੭॥

Aisaa Thaeraa Dhaas Hai Jio Dhharanee Mehi Khaeh ||147||

Your slave, O Lord, is like the dust of the earth. ||147||

ਹਰਿ ਜਨੁ ਐਸਾ ਚਾਹੀਐ ਜਿਉ ਪਾਨੀ ਸਰਬੰਗ ॥੧੪੮॥

Har Jan Aisaa Chaaheeai Jio Paanee Sarabang ||148||

The humble servant of the Lord should be like water, which cleans everything. ||148||

ਹਰਿ ਜਨੁ ਐਸਾ ਚਾਹੀਐ ਜੈਸਾ ਹਰਿ ਹੀ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੪੯॥

Har Jan Aisaa Chaaheeai Jaisaa Har Hee Hoe ||149||

The humble servant of the Lord should be just like the Lord. ||149||

ਤਾ ਤੇ ਭਲੀ ਮਧੂਕਰੀ ਸੰਤਸੰਗਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ॥੧੫੦॥

Thaa Thae Bhalee Madhhookaree Santhasang Gun Gaae ||150||

But better than these is dry bread, if one sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord in the Society of the Saints. ||150||

ਰਾਮ ਸਨੇਹੀ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਜਮ ਪੁਰੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਂਇ ॥੧੫੧॥

Raam Sanaehee Baaharaa Jam Pur Maerae Bhaane ||151||

Without my Beloved Lord, it is like the City of Death for me. ||151||

ਤਹਾ ਕਬੀਰੈ ਮਟੁ ਕੀਆ ਖੋਜਤ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਬਾਟ ॥੧੫੨॥

Thehaa Kabeerai Matt Keeaa Khojath Mun Jan Baatt ||152||

There, Kabeer has made his home. The silent sages and the humble servants of the Lord search for the way to get there. ||152||

ਹੀਰਾ ਕਿਸ ਕਾ ਬਾਪੁਰਾ ਪੁਜਹਿ ਨ ਰਤਨ ਕਰੋੜਿ ॥੧੫੩॥

Heeraa Kis Kaa Baapuraa Pujehi N Rathan Karorr ||153||

No poor diamond, not even millions of jewels, can equal him. ||153||

ਬਨਜਨਹਾਰੇ ਬਾਹਰਾ ਕਉਡੀ ਬਦਲੈ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੫੪॥

Banajanehaarae Baaharaa Kouddee Badhalai Jaae ||154||

Because there was no buyer, it was going in exchange for a shell. ||154||

ਜਹਾ ਲੋਭੁ ਤਹ ਕਾਲੁ ਹੈ ਜਹਾ ਖਿਮਾ ਤਹ ਆਪਿ ॥੧੫੫॥

Jehaa Lobh Theh Kaal Hai Jehaa Khimaa Theh Aap ||155||

Where there is greed, there is death. Where there is forgiveness, there is God Himself. ||155||

ਮਾਨ ਮੁਨੀ ਮੁਨਿਵਰ ਗਲੇ ਮਾਨੁ ਸਭੈ ਕਉ ਖਾਇ ॥੧੫੬॥

Maan Munee Munivar Galae Maan Sabhai Ko Khaae ||156||

Even the silent sages and seers are destroyed by pride; pride eats up everything. ||156||

ਲਾਗਤ ਹੀ ਭੁਇ ਮਿਲਿ ਗਇਆ ਪਰਿਆ ਕਲੇਜੇ ਛੇਕੁ ॥੧੫੭॥

Laagath Hee Bhue Mil Gaeiaa Pariaa Kalaejae Shhaek ||157||

As soon as it struck me, I fell to the ground with a hole in my heart. ||157||

ਅੰਧੇ ਏਕ ਨ ਲਾਗਈ ਜਿਉ ਬਾਂਸੁ ਬਜਾਈਐ ਫੂਕ ॥੧੫੮॥

Andhhae Eaek N Laagee Jio Baans Bajaaeeai Fook ||158||

The blind do not take in any of His Teachings; it is as useless as blowing into bamboo. ||158||

ਤਾਸੁ ਪਟੰਤਰ ਨਾ ਪੁਜੈ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਕੀ ਪਨਿਹਾਰਿ ॥੧੫੯॥

Thaas Pattanthar N Pujai Har Jan Kee Panihaar ||159||

But she is not equal to the water-carrier of the Lord's humble servant. ||159||

ਓਹ ਮਾਂਗ ਸਵਾਰੈ ਬਿਖੈ ਕਉ ਓਹ ਸਿਮਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੧੬੦॥

Ouh Maang Savaarai Bikhai Ko Ouh Simarai Har Naam ||160||

Because one combs her hair for corruption, while the other remembers the Name of the Lord. ||160||

ਕਬੀਰ ਹੀਰਾ ਬਨਜਿਆ ਮਾਨ ਸਰੋਵਰ ਤੀਰ ॥੧੬੧॥

Kabeer Heeraa Banajiaa Maan Sarovar Theer ||161||

The True Guru has given me courage. Kabeer, I have purchased the diamond, on the banks of the Mansarovar Lake. ||161||

ਜਬ ਹੀ ਪਾਈਅਹਿ ਪਾਰਖੂ ਤਬ ਹੀਰਨ ਕੀ ਸਾਟ ॥੧੬੨॥

Jab Hee Paaeeahi Paarakhoo Thab Heeran Kee Saatt ||162||

As soon as an appraiser is found, the price of the jewel is set. ||162||

ਅਮਰਾ ਪੁਰ ਬਾਸਾ ਕਰਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਗਇਆ ਬਹੋਰੈ ਬਿਤ ॥੧੬੩॥

Amaraa Pur Baasaa Karahu Har Gaeiaa Behorai Bith ||163||

You shall dwell in the city of immortality, and the Lord shall restore the wealth you lost. ||163||

ਰਾਮੁ ਜੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਕੋ ਸੰਤੁ ਜਪਾਵੈ ਨਾਮੁ ॥੧੬੪॥

Raam J Dhaathaa Mukath Ko Santh Japaavai Naam ||164||

The Lord is the Giver of liberation, and the Saint inspires us to chant the Naam. ||164||

ਇਕ ਅਵਘਟ ਘਾਟੀ ਰਾਮ ਕੀ ਤਿਹ ਚੜਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਕਬੀਰ ॥੧੬੫॥

Eik Avaghatt Ghaattee Raam Kee Thih Charr Rehiou Kabeer ||165||

There is a difficult and treacherous cliff on that path to the Lord; Kabeer is climbing that cliff. ||165||

ਤਬ ਕੁਲੁ ਕਿਸ ਕਾ ਲਾਜਸੀ ਜਬ ਲੇ ਧਰਹਿ ਮਸਾਨਿ ॥੧੬੬॥

Thab Kul Kis Kaa Laajasee Jab Lae Dhharehi Masaan ||166||

Whose family is dishonored, when he is placed on the funeral pyre? ||166||

ਪਾਰੋਸੀ ਕੇ ਜੋ ਹੂਆ ਤੂ ਅਪਨੇ ਭੀ ਜਾਨੁ ॥੧੬੭॥

Paarosee Kae Jo Hooaa Thoo Apanae Bhee Jaan ||167||

You know that whatever happens to your neighbors, will also happen to you. ||167||

ਦਾਵਾ ਕਾਹੂ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਬਡਾ ਦੇਸੁ ਬਡ ਰਾਜੁ ॥੧੬੮॥

Dhaavaa Kaahoo Ko Nehee Baddaa Dhaes Badd Raaj ||168||

No one brags about it, throughout the vast country and great empire. ||168||

ਜੋ ਜਨੁ ਨਿਰਦਾਵੈ ਰਹੈ ਸੋ ਗਨੈ ਇੰਦ੍ਰ ਸੋ ਰੰਕ ॥੧੬੯॥

Jo Jan Niradhaavai Rehai So Ganai Eindhr So Rank ||169||

That humble being who does not brag, looks upon the gods and the poor alike. ||169||

ਭਾਗ ਬਡੇ ਤੈ ਪਾਇਓ ਤੂੰ ਭਰਿ ਭਰਿ ਪੀਉ ਕਬੀਰ ॥੧੭੦॥

Bhaag Baddae Thai Paaeiou Thoon Bhar Bhar Peeo Kabeer ||170||

By great good fortune, you have found it; drink it in handfuls, O Kabeer. ||170||

ਏ ਦੁਇ ਅਖਰ ਨਾ ਖਿਸਹਿ ਸੋ ਗਹਿ ਰਹਿਓ ਕਬੀਰੁ ॥੧੭੧॥

Eae Dhue Akhar Naa Khisehi So Gehi Rehiou Kabeer ||171||

Only the letters of God's Name do not disappear; Kabeer holds these tight. ||171||

ਪੰਡਿਤ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਜਲਿ ਮੂਏ ਮੂਰਖ ਉਬਰੇ ਭਾਗਿ ॥੧੭੨॥

Panddith Panddith Jal Mooeae Moorakh Oubarae Bhaag ||172||

The Pandits, the religious scholars, have been burnt to death, while the illiterate ones run to safety. ||172||

ਬਾਵਨ ਅਖਰ ਸੋਧਿ ਕੈ ਹਰਿ ਚਰਨੀ ਚਿਤੁ ਲਾਇ ॥੧੭੩॥

Baavan Akhar Sodhh Kai Har Charanee Chith Laae ||173||

Find the essence of the letters of the alphabet, and focus your consciousness on the Lord. ||173||

ਮਲਿਆਗਰੁ ਭੁਯੰਗਮ ਬੇਢਿਓ ਤ ਸੀਤਲਤਾ ਨ ਤਜੰਤ ॥੧੭੪॥

Maliaagar Bhuyangam Baedtiou Th Seethalathaa N Thajanth ||174||

Even when sandalwood is surrounded by snakes, it does not give up its cooling fragrance. ||174||

ਜਿਨਿ ਜੁਆਲਾ ਜਗੁ ਜਾਰਿਆ ਸੁ ਜਨ ਕੇ ਉਦਕ ਸਮਾਨਿ ॥੧੭੫॥

Jin Juaalaa Jag Jaariaa S Jan Kae Oudhak Samaan ||175||

The fire which has burnt the world is like water to the Lord's humble servant. ||175||

ਕੈ ਜਾਨੈ ਆਪਨ ਧਨੀ ਕੈ ਦਾਸੁ ਦੀਵਾਨੀ ਹੋਇ ॥੧੭੬॥

Kai Jaanai Aapan Dhhanee Kai Dhaas Dheevaanee Hoe ||176||

Only the Lord Himself and the slaves at His Court understand it. ||176||

ਓਰਾ ਗਰਿ ਪਾਨੀ ਭਇਆ ਜਾਇ ਮਿਲਿਓ ਢਲਿ ਕੂਲਿ ॥੧੭੭॥

Ouraa Gar Paanee Bhaeiaa Jaae Miliou Dtal Kool ||177||

The hail-stone has melted into water, and flowed into the ocean. ||177||

ਦਿਵਸ ਚਾਰਿ ਕੋ ਪੇਖਨਾ ਅੰਤਿ ਖੇਹ ਕੀ ਖੇਹ ॥੧੭੮॥

Dhivas Chaar Ko Paekhanaa Anth Khaeh Kee Khaeh ||178||

It is a show which lasts for only a few days, and then dust returns to dust. ||178||

ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਕੇ ਬਿਨੁ ਮਿਲੇ ਪਲਟਿ ਭਈ ਸਭ ਖੇਹ ॥੧੭੯॥

Gur Gobindh Kae Bin Milae Palatt Bhee Sabh Khaeh ||179||

Without meeting the Guru, the Lord of the Universe, they are all reduced to dust again. ||179||

ਕਹਿਓ ਕਬੀਰ ਬਿਚਾਰਿ ਕੈ ਸੰਤ ਸੁਨਹੁ ਮਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥੧੮੦॥

Kehiou Kabeer Bichaar Kai Santh Sunahu Man Maahi ||180||

Kabeer speaks after careful consideration; hear this, O Saints, in your minds. ||180||

ਹਮਹੁ ਜੁ ਬੂਝਾ ਬੂਝਨਾ ਪੂਰੀ ਪਰੀ ਬਲਾਇ ॥੧੮੧॥

Hamahu J Boojhaa Boojhanaa Pooree Paree Balaae ||181||

But I have understood the riddle; I am faced with all sorts of troubles. ||181||

ਲਾਗੀ ਚੋਟ ਮਰੰਮ ਕੀ ਰਹਿਓ ਕਬੀਰਾ ਠਉਰ ॥੧੮੨॥

Laagee Chott Maranm Kee Rehiou Kabeeraa Thour ||182||

Struck by the Mystery of God, Kabeer remains silent. ||182||

ਚੋਟ ਸਹਾਰੈ ਸਬਦ ਕੀ ਤਾਸੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਮੈ ਦਾਸ ॥੧੮੩॥

Chott Sehaarai Sabadh Kee Thaas Guroo Mai Dhaas ||183||

But one who endures the stroke of the Word of the Shabad is the Guru, and I am his slave. ||183||

ਜਾ ਕਾਰਨਿ ਤੂੰ ਬਾਂਗ ਦੇਹਿ ਦਿਲ ਹੀ ਭੀਤਰਿ ਜੋਇ ॥੧੮੪॥

Jaa Kaaran Thoon Baang Dhaehi Dhil Hee Bheethar Joe ||184||

Look within your own heart for the One, for whose sake you shout your prayers. ||184||

ਕਬੀਰ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਦਿਲ ਸਾਬਤਿ ਨਹੀ ਤਾ ਕਉ ਕਹਾਂ ਖੁਦਾਇ ॥੧੮੫॥

Kabeer Jaa Kee Dhil Saabath Nehee Thaa Ko Kehaan Khudhaae ||185||

Kabeer, one whose heart is not healthy and whole - how can he attain his Lord? ||185||

ਦਿਲ ਮਹਿ ਸਾਂਈ ਪਰਗਟੈ ਬੁਝੈ ਬਲੰਤੀ ਨਾਂਇ ॥੧੮੬॥

Dhil Mehi Saanee Paragattai Bujhai Balanthee Naane ||186||

The Lord shall be revealed within your own heart, and the burning fire within shall be extinguished by His Name. ||186||

ਦਫਤਰਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਮਾਂਗੀਐ ਤਬ ਹੋਇਗੋ ਕਉਨੁ ਹਵਾਲੁ ॥੧੮੭॥

Dhafathar Laekhaa Maangeeai Thab Hoeigo Koun Havaal ||187||

When your account is called for in the Court of the Lord, what will your condition be then? ||187||

ਹੇਰਾ ਰੋਟੀ ਕਾਰਨੇ ਗਲਾ ਕਟਾਵੈ ਕਉਨੁ ॥੧੮੮॥

Haeraa Rottee Kaaranae Galaa Kattaavai Koun ||188||

Who would cut his throat, to have meat with his bread? ||188||

ਹਰਖ ਸੋਗ ਦਾਝੈ ਨਹੀ ਤਬ ਹਰਿ ਆਪਹਿ ਆਪਿ ॥੧੮੯॥

Harakh Sog Dhaajhai Nehee Thab Har Aapehi Aap ||189||

He is not burned by pleasure or pain, and so he becomes the Lord Himself. ||189||

ਸੋਈ ਰਾਮੁ ਸਭੈ ਕਹਹਿ ਸੋਈ ਕਉਤਕਹਾਰ ॥੧੯੦॥

Soee Raam Sabhai Kehehi Soee Kouthakehaar ||190||

Everyone uses the same word for the son of Dasrath and the Wondrous Lord. ||190||

ਏਕੁ ਅਨੇਕਹਿ ਮਿਲਿ ਗਇਆ ਏਕ ਸਮਾਨਾ ਏਕ ॥੧੯੧॥

Eaek Anaekehi Mil Gaeiaa Eaek Samaanaa Eaek ||191||

One 'Raam' is pervading everywhere, while the other is contained only in himself. ||191||

ਤੇ ਘਰ ਮਰਹਟ ਸਾਰਖੇ ਭੂਤ ਬਸਹਿ ਤਿਨ ਮਾਹਿ ॥੧੯੨॥

Thae Ghar Marehatt Saarakhae Bhooth Basehi Thin Maahi ||192||

- those houses are like cremation grounds; demons dwell within them. ||192||

ਪਾਵਹੁ ਤੇ ਪਿੰਗੁਲ ਭਇਆ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਬਾਨ ॥੧੯੩॥

Paavahu Thae Pingul Bhaeiaa Maariaa Sathigur Baan ||193||

I am crippled - the True Guru has pierced me with His Arrow. ||193||

ਲਾਗਤ ਹੀ ਭੁਇ ਗਿਰਿ ਪਰਿਆ ਪਰਾ ਕਰੇਜੇ ਛੇਕੁ ॥੧੯੪॥

Laagath Hee Bhue Gir Pariaa Paraa Karaejae Shhaek ||194||

As soon as it struck me, I fell to the ground, with a hole in my heart. ||194||

ਬਿਨੁ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਇਉ ਮਾਂਨਈ ਹੋਇ ਗਈ ਭਠ ਛਾਰ ॥੧੯੫॥

Bin Sangath Eio Maannee Hoe Gee Bhath Shhaar ||195||

You must acknowledge this, that without the Sangat, the Holy Congregation, it turns into burnt ashes. ||195||

ਅਨਿਕ ਸਿਆਨੇ ਪਚਿ ਗਏ ਨਾ ਨਿਰਵਾਰੀ ਜਾਇ ॥੧੯੬॥

Anik Siaanae Pach Geae Naa Niravaaree Jaae ||196||

Millions of clever people may try, but they will fail - it cannot be made separate again. ||196||

ਸਾਂਈ ਮੁਝ ਸਿਉ ਲਰਿ ਪਰਿਆ ਤੁਝੈ ਕਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਫੁਰਮਾਈ ਗਾਇ ॥੧੯੭॥

Saanee Mujh Sio Lar Pariaa Thujhai Kinih Furamaaee Gaae ||197||

He scolded me and asked, ""Who told you that I am only there?""||197||

ਸਾਂਈ ਮੁਝ ਮਹਿ ਕਿਆ ਖਤਾ ਮੁਖਹੁ ਨ ਬੋਲੈ ਪੀਰ ॥੧੯੮॥

Saanee Mujh Mehi Kiaa Khathaa Mukhahu N Bolai Peer ||198||

O Lord, what is the problem with me? You have not spoken to me with Your Mouth. ||198||

ਦਫਤਰੁ ਦਈ ਜਬ ਕਾਢਿ ਹੈ ਹੋਇਗਾ ਕਉਨੁ ਹਵਾਲੁ ॥੧੯੯॥

Dhafathar Dhee Jab Kaadt Hai Hoeigaa Koun Havaal ||199||

When the Lord calls for their account, what will their condition be? ||199||

ਦਫਤਰਿ ਲੇਖਾ ਨੀਕਸੈ ਮਾਰ ਮੁਹੈ ਮੁਹਿ ਖਾਇ ॥੨੦੦॥

Dhafathar Laekhaa Neekasai Maar Muhai Muhi Khaae ||200||

When your account is called for, your face and mouth shall be beaten. ||200||

ਉਸੁ ਸਾਚੇ ਦੀਬਾਨ ਮਹਿ ਪਲਾ ਨ ਪਕਰੈ ਕੋਇ ॥੨੦੧॥

Ous Saachae Dheebaan Mehi Palaa N Pakarai Koe ||201||

In the True Court of the Lord, no one will seize you. ||201||

ਖਟ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੰਸੇ ਪਰੇ ਅਰੁ ਚਉਰਾਸੀਹ ਸਿਧ ॥੨੦੨॥

Khatt Dharasan Sansae Parae Ar Chouraaseeh Sidhh ||202||

The six Shaastras and the eighty-four Siddhas are entrenched in skepticism. ||202||

ਤੇਰਾ ਤੁਝ ਕਉ ਸਉਪਤੇ ਕਿਆ ਲਾਗੈ ਮੇਰਾ ॥੨੦੩॥

Thaeraa Thujh Ko Soupathae Kiaa Laagai Maeraa ||203||

If I surrender to You what is already Yours, what does it cost me? ||203||

ਜਬ ਆਪਾ ਪਰ ਕਾ ਮਿਟਿ ਗਇਆ ਜਤ ਦੇਖਉ ਤਤ ਤੂ ॥੨੦੪॥

Jab Aapaa Par Kaa Mitt Gaeiaa Jath Dhaekho Thath Thoo ||204||

When the difference between myself and others is removed, then wherever I look, I see only You. ||204||

ਮਨੋਰਥੁ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਪੂਰਿਓ ਚਾਲੇ ਊਠਿ ਨਿਰਾਸ ॥੨੦੫॥

Manorathh Koe N Pooriou Chaalae Ooth Niraas ||205||

- none of their desires shall be fulfilled; they shall depart in despair. ||205||

ਇਤ ਉਤ ਕਤਹਿ ਨ ਡੋਲਈ ਜਿਸ ਰਾਖੈ ਸਿਰਜਨਹਾਰ ॥੨੦੬॥

Eith Outh Kathehi N Ddolee Jis Raakhai Sirajanehaar ||206||

One who is protected and saved by the Creator Lord, shall never waver, here or hereafter. ||206||

ਪਰਾ ਪੂਰਬਲੀ ਭਾਵਨੀ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਹੋਈ ਆਇ ॥੨੦੭॥

Paraa Poorabalee Bhaavanee Paragatt Hoee Aae ||207||

My pre-ordained primal destiny has now been revealed. ||207||

ਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਭਜਿਓ ਨ ਖਤੁ ਫਟਿਓ ਕਾਲੁ ਪਹੂੰਚੋ ਆਇ ॥੨੦੮॥

Naa Har Bhajiou N Khath Fattiou Kaal Pehooncho Aae ||208||

I have not meditated on the Lord and my account is still pending, and now, the moment of my death has come! ||208||

ਕਬੀਰ ਕੂਕਰੁ ਭਉਕਨਾ ਕਰੰਗ ਪਿਛੈ ਉਠਿ ਧਾਇ ॥

Kabeer Kookar Bhoukanaa Karang Pishhai Outh Dhhaae ||

Kabeer, the mortal is a barking dog, chasing after a carcass.

ਕਬੀਰ ਧਰਤੀ ਸਾਧ ਕੀ ਤਸਕਰ ਬੈਸਹਿ ਗਾਹਿ ॥

Kabeer Dhharathee Saadhh Kee Thasakar Baisehi Gaahi ||

Kabeer, the earth belongs to the Holy, but it is being occupied by thieves.

ਕਬੀਰ ਚਾਵਲ ਕਾਰਨੇ ਤੁਖ ਕਉ ਮੁਹਲੀ ਲਾਇ ॥

Kabeer Chaaval Kaaranae Thukh Ko Muhalee Laae ||

Kabeer, the rice is beaten with a mallet to get rid of the husk.

ਕਾਹੇ ਛੀਪਹੁ ਛਾਇਲੈ ਰਾਮ ਨ ਲਾਵਹੁ ਚੀਤੁ ॥੨੧੨॥

Kaahae Shheepahu Shhaaeilai Raam N Laavahu Cheeth ||212||

Why are you printing designs on these sheets, and not focusing your consciousness on the Lord? ||212||

ਹਾਥ ਪਾਉ ਕਰਿ ਕਾਮੁ ਸਭੁ ਚੀਤੁ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੨੧੩॥

Haathh Paao Kar Kaam Sabh Cheeth Niranjan Naal ||213||

With your hands and feet, do all your work, but let your consciousness remain with the Immaculate Lord. ||213||

ਕਬੀਰਾ ਹਮਰਾ ਕੋ ਨਹੀ ਹਮ ਕਿਸ ਹੂ ਕੇ ਨਾਹਿ ॥

Kabeeraa Hamaraa Ko Nehee Ham Kis Hoo Kae Naahi ||

Kabeer, no one belongs to me, and I belong to no one else.