1997 Gurgaddi Divas

Theme - “ rwm rwm sB ko chY kihAY rwm n hoie [”

Merely uttering God’s Name is not enough.

kbIr jI gauVI ]
ikAw jpu ikAw qpu ikAw bRq pUjw ]jw kY irdY Bwau hY dUjw ] 1 ]
ry jn mnu mwDau isau lweIAY ] cqurweI n cqurBuju pweIAY ] rhwau ]
prhru loBu Aru lokwcwru ] prhru kwmu k®oDu AhMkwru ] 2 ]
krm krq bDy AhMmyv ] imil pwQr kI krhI syv ] 3 ]
khu kbIr Bgiq kir pwieAw ] Boly Bwie imly rGurwieAw ] 4 ] 6 ]

What is the benefit of repeating Vaheguru’s Name (Jup), and what is the benefit of
penance(Tup), and what is the use of fasting(Vrat) or worship(Pooja), to one whose heart is in
love with someone other than Vaheguru || 1 || O my fellow beings, get yourself strongly
attached to Vaheguru – the controller of materialism. All powerful Lord is not obtained through
clever tactics. || 1 || Pause || Abandon your greed and your mentality to please others.
Abandon sexual desire, anger and egotism. || 2 || Practicing of ritual have bound people in
egotism; what good is the hard work which is wasted in worshipping idols. || 3 || Kabeer says,
Vaheguru is obtained only by worshipping Him devotedly. Vaheguru is realized by simplistic
minded people who fall in love with Him innocently. || 4 || 6 ||
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vfhMsu mhlw 3 ]
mnUAw dh ids Dwvdw Ehu kYsy hir gux gwvY ] ieMdRI ivAwip rhI AiDkweI kwmu k®oDu inq sMqwvY ] 1 ]
vwhu vwhu shjy gux rvIjY ] rwm nwmu iesu jug mih dulBu hY gurmiq hir rsu pIjY ] 1 ] rhwau ]
sbdu cIin mnu inrmlu hovY qw hir kY guix gwvY ] gurmqI AwpY Awpu pCwxY qw inj Gir vwsw pwvY ] 2 ]
ey min myry sdw rMig rwqy sdw hir ky gux gwau ] hir inrmlu sdw suKdwqw min icMidAw Plu pwau ] 3 ]
hm nIc sy aUqm Bey hir kI srxweI ] pwQru fubdw kwiF lIAw swcI vifAweI ]4 ]
ibKu sy AMimRq Bey gurmiq buiD pweI ] Akhu prml Bey AMqir vwsnw vsweI ] 5 ]
mwxs jnmu dulµBu hY jg mih KitAw Awie ] pUrY Bwig siqgur imlY hir nwmu iDAwie ] 6 ]
mnmuK BUly ibKu lgy Aihlw jnmu gvwieAw ] hir kw nwmu sdw suK swgru swcw sbdu n BwieAw ] 7 ]
muKhu hir hir sBu ko krY ivrlY ihrdY vswieAw ] nwnk ijn kY ihrdY visAw moK mukiq iqn@ pwieAw
]8]2]

The mind wanders in all directions — how can one sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord? It is
totally engrossed in sensuality, constantly tormented by sexual desire and anger. || 1 || Try
singing His Praise and you will realize How great He is. The Name of Vaheguru, who is All
pervading is very precious and can only be obtained by following the instructions of the Guru. ||
1 || Pause || By acting upon the Guru’s word , the mind becomes immaculate, and then only
one can sing the Glorious Praises of Vaheguru. Guru’s wisdom makes one to understand one’s

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own self, and then only one’s mind comes to dwell in one’s own home. That is it develops the
understanding of the purpose of our coming into this world and awareness about our destiny. ||
2 || O my mind, be imbued forever with the Love of Vaheguru, and always sing the Glorious
Praises of Vaheguru. The Immaculate Vaheguru - Akalpurakh is forever the Giver of comforts;
He will fulfill all the desires of your mind. || 3 || I was lowly, but I have been exalted, entering
the Sanctuary of Vaheguru. He has saved the stone that was sinking; This is His greatness. ||
4 || From poison, I have been transformed into Ambrosial Nectar; because the great Guru
infused His wisdom into me. From bitter herbs, I have been transformed into sandalwood; And
now this fragrance permeates deep within me. || 5 || This Human birth is very precious; I have
taken advantage of it and made my coming into this world worthwhile. By great fortune, I met
the True Guru who taught me how to concentrate upon His Name. || 6 || Lost are those who
followed the instinct of their mind(Manmukhs); They have wasted away their lives in vain by
attaching themselves to poisonous vices. They never liked the eternal word of Vaheguru whose
Name is an ocean of peace and joy. || 7 || Everyone utters Vaheguru, Vaheguru from the
mouth, but only a few have given it a place in their heart. O Nanak, only those will attain
salvation and emancipation who will hold Vaheguru very close to their heart. || 8 || 2 ||
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isrIrwgu mhlw 5 ]
guru prmysuru pUjIAY min qin lwie ipAwru ] siqguru dwqw jIA kw sBsY dyie ADwru ]
siqgur bcn kmwvxy scw eyhu vIcwru ] ibnu swDU sMgiq riqAw mwieAw mohu sBu Cwru ] 1 ]
myry swjn hir hir nwmu smwil ] swDU sMgiq min vsY pUrn hovY Gwl ] 1 ] rhwau ]
guru smrQu Apwru guru vfBwgI drsnu hoie ] guru Agocru inrmlw gur jyvfu Avru n koie ]
guru krqw guru krxhwru gurmuiK scI soie ] gur qy bwhir ikCu nhI guru kIqw loVy su hoie ] 2 ]
guru qIrQu guru pwrjwqu guru mnsw pUrxhwru ] guru dwqw hir nwmu dyie auDrY sBu sMswru ]
guru smrQu guru inrMkwru guru aUcw Agm Apwru ] gur kI mihmw Agm hY ikAw kQy kQnhwru ] 3 ]
ijqVy Pl min bwCIAih iqqVy siqgur pwis ] pUrb ilKy pwvxy swcu nwmu dy rwis ]
siqgur srxI AwieAW bwhuiV nhI ibnwsu ] hir nwnk kdy n ivsrau eyhu jIau ipMfu qyrw swsu
] 4 ] 29 ] 99 ]

Love and respect the Guru from the core of your heart, because He is like Vaheguru
Akalpurakh. The True Guru is the Giver of the soul; He gives Support to all. Live according to
the teachings of the True Guru; this is the true essence of all the thoughts. With the exception of
a deep involvement with the Guru, all other attachments including the attachment to Maya are of
no avail – or are just like dust. || 1 || O my dear friend, keep the name of Vaheguru deep down
in your heart. The Name of Vaheguru can dwell in the mind only when one learns to enjoy the
company of the Guru. Then only one’s hard labor bears fruits. || 1 || Pause || The Guru is All-
powerful, the Guru is Infinite. By great good fortune, one is Blessed with His Vision. The Guru is
Imperceptible, Immaculate and Pure. There is no one as great as the Guru. The Guru is the
Creator, the Guru is the Doer. Through the Guru true glory is obtained. Nothing can be
achieved without the Guru; whatever Guru wishes happens. || 2 || In fact The Guru is the
Sacred Shrine of Pilgrimage, the Guru is the Wish-fulfilling Elysian Tree. The Guru is the Fulfiller
of all the desires of the mind. The Guru is the Greatest Giver, who gives Naam, which is
capable of saving the entire Universe. The Guru is All-powerful, the Guru is Formless; the Guru
is Lofty, Inaccessible and Infinite. The Praise of the Guru is so great that no one can put down in
words. || 3 || All the rewards which any one can think of are obtained from the True Guru. One

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whose destiny is so pre-ordained, obtains the Wealth of the True Name. If one decides to live
one’s life according to the teachings of the True Guru, spiritual death never comes near him.
Nanak: may I never forget You, O Vaheguru - Akalpurakh. This soul, body and breath are all
Yours. || 4 || 29 || 99 ||
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rwmklI mhlw 3 AnMd

siqgurU ibnw hor kcI hY bwxI ] bwxI q kcI siqgurU bwJhu hor kcI bwxI ]
khdy kcy suxdy kcy kcˆØI AwiK vKwxI ] hir hir inq krih rsnw kihAw kCU n jwxI ]
icqu ijn kw ihir lieAw mwieAw bolin pey rvwxI ] khY nwnku siqgurU bwJhu hor kcI bwxI ] 24 ]

Without the True Guru, other utterings or writings(Banees) are imperfect. Yes! The writings are
imperfect without the True Guru; all other writings are imperfect. Imperfect are those who
compose such a Banee, imperfect are the listeners, imperfect are those who sing such a Banee.
They may continually repeat Vaheguru’s name with their tongues, but they do not know what
they are saying. Their consciousness is lured by Materialistic things (Maya); they are just
reciting it mechanically. Nanak says without the True Guru, other writings (Banees) are no way
near to perfection.|| 24 ||
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sUhI mhlw 4 ]
hir hir krih inq kptu kmwvih ihrdw suDu n hoeI ] Anidnu krm krih bhuqyry supnY suKu n hoeI ] 1 ]
igAwnI gur ibnu Bgiq n hoeI ] korY rMgu kdy n cVY jy locY sBu koeI ] 1 ] rhwau ]
jpu qp sMjm vrq kry pUjw mnmuK rogu n jweI ] AMqir rogu mhw AiBmwnw dUjY Bwie KuAweI ] 2 ]
bwhir ByK bhuqu cqurweI mnUAw dh idis DwvY ] haumY ibAwipAw sbdu n cIn@Y iPir iPir jUnI AwvY ] 3 ]
nwnk ndir kry so bUJY so jnu nwmu iDAwey ] gur prswdI eyko bUJY eyksu mwih smwey ] 4 ] 4 ]

One who utters Vaheguru, Vaheguru, but always practices deception, shall never become pure
at heart. He may perform all kind of deeds, day and night, they will be of no avail; he shall not
find peace, even in his dream. || 1 || O wise ones, without the guidance of the Guru, there is
no devotional worship.The untreated cloth does not take up the dye, no matter how hard any
one may try. || 1 || Pause || If one keeps on following the instinct of one’s own
mind(manmukh), one may perform all kinds of meditations, austere self-discipline, fasts and
devotional worship, but his sickness will not go away. Deep within him is the sickness of
excessive egotism and his love for some one other than Vaheguru has ruined him. || 2 ||
Outwardly, he wears religious robes and he poses to be very smart, but his mind wanders in ten
different directions. He keeps coming back into this world in various forms of life because under
the influence of ego, he can not concentrate on the advise of the Guru. || 3 || O Nanak, that
mortal who is blessed with the Lord’s Glance of Grace, understands Him; that humble servant
learns to concentrate on the Naam, the Name of the Vaheguru. By Guru’s Grace, he
understands the One and only One Vaheguru, and becomes one by merging into the One and
only One Vaheguru. || 4 || 4 || 13 ||
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gUjrI mhlw 3 ]
rwm rwm sBu ko khY kihAY rwmu n hoie ] gur prswdI rwmu min vsY qw Plu pwvY koie ] 1 ]
AMqir goivMd ijsu lwgY pRIiq ] hir iqsu kdy n vIsrY hir hir krih sdw min cIiq ] 1 ] rhwau ]
ihrdY ijn@ kY kptu vsY bwhrhu sMq khwih ] iqRsnw mUil n cukeI AMiq gey pCuqwih ] 2 ]
Anyk qIrQ jy jqn krY qw AMqr kI haumY kdy n jwie ] ijsu nr kI duibDw n jwie Drm rwie iqsu dyie
sjwie ] 3 ]
krmu hovY soeI jnu pwey gurmuiK bUJY koeI ] nwnk ivchu haumY mwry qW hir BytY soeI ] 4 ] 4 ] 6 ]

Everyone repeats Vaheguru’s Name, by uttering Raam, Raam(The one who is in every one);
but the Lord is not obtained by such utterings. The results become fruitful only when Vaheguru
dwells in one’s mind. || 1 || Those who love Vaheguru from the core of their heart, they never
ever forget Him, because they always keep Vaheguru’s Name deep down in their heart. || 1 ||
Pause || Those whose hearts are filled with hypocrisy, but are known as saints in the outside
world— their greed for desires can never be satisfied, and they had to depart repenting in the
end. || 2 || Even if one may bathe at various places of pilgrimage, the ego of one’s mind will not
go away. That person, whose sense of duality does not leave him — he is sure to get punished
through the justice system of Vaheguru. || 3 || Only that person realizes Him upon whom
Vaheguru - Akalpurakh showers His Mercy; This fact is understood by a handful of Gurmukhs –
ie. those who follow the directions of the Guru. O Nanak, Vaheguru - Akalpurakh is only realized
by those who are successful in killing their ego. || 4 || 4 || 6 ||
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iblwvlu mhlw 3 ]
pUrw Qwtu bxwieAw pUrY vyKhu eyk smwnw ]
iesu prpMc mih swcy nwm kI vifAweI mqu ko Drhu gumwnw ] 1 ]
siqgur kI ijs no miq AwvY so siqgur mwih smwnw ]
ieh bwxI jo jIAhu jwxY iqsu AMqir rvY hir nwmw ] 1 ] rhwau ]
chu jugw kw huix inbyVw nr mnuKw no eyku inDwnw ]
jqu sMjm qIrQ Enw jugw kw Drmu hY kil mih kIriq hir nwmw ] 2 ]
juig juig Awpo Awpxw Drmu hY soiD dyKhu byd purwnw ]
gurmuiK ijnI iDAwieAw hir hir jig qy pUry prvwnw ] 3 ]
khq nwnku scy isau pRIiq lwey cUkY min AiBmwnw ]
khq suxq sBy suK pwvih mwnq pwih inDwnw ] 4 ] 4 ]

The perfect Vaheguru has fashioned the Perfect Creation. Behold He is pervading everywhere.
In this play of the world, only thing that is great is the True Name of Vaheguru. Let no one be
proud of one’s own greatness. || 1 || Those who accept the wisdom of the True Guru as
supreme get submerged in the True Guru. The Name of Vaheguru resides deep within the
nucleus of the person who understands and lives according to the teachings of Gurbani. || 1 ||
Pause || Now, this is the essence of the teachings of the four ages: for the human race, the

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Name of the One Lord is the greatest treasure. Celibacy, self-discipline and pilgrimages were
the essence of duty (Dharma) in the past ages; but in this Machine age, appreciating and
singing the praises of Vaheguru-Akalpurakh is the foremost duty( Dharma). || 2 || Each and
every age has its own essence of duty (Dharma); study of the Vedas and the Puraanas have
proved it to be true. Those who concentrated on Vaheguru’s Naam through the guidance of
Guru, they are perfect and approved. Nanak says, by loving the True Vaheguru, the mind’s
egotism and self-conceit is eradicated. Those who speak and listen to the Guru’s words of
wisdom, obtain all kinds of comforts. But those who believe and act upon them get the supreme
treasure. || 4 || 4 ||
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gUjrI ]
AMiq kwil jo lCmI ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ] srp join vil vil AauqrY ]1]
ArI bweI goibd nwmu miq bIsrY ] rhwau ]
AMiq kwil jo iesqRI ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ] bysvw join vil vil Aauqr ] 2 ]
AMiq kwil jo liVky ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ] sUkr join vil vil AauqrY ] 3 ]
AMiq kwil jo mMdr ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ] pRyq join vil vil AauqrY ] 4 ]
AMiq kwil nwrwiexu ismrY AYsI icMqw mih jy mrY ] bdiq qlocnu qy nr mukqw pIqMbru vw ky irdY bsY
]5]2]

If one keeps material wealth(currency) in one’s mind(Simray) during the last moments of one’s
life, and dies bearing such thoughts, shall, more than likely, be reincarnated over and over
again, as a snake ( A snake is known to stay very close to a pile of currency coins). || 1 || O
sister, may I not forget the Name of Vaheguru who is the seed of the Universe. (Because that
is the only way to save myself from falling in the cycle of birth and death.) || Pause || If one
keeps thinking of one’s wife during the last moments of one’s life, and dies in such a thought,
shall, perhaps, be reincarnated over and over again as a prostitute. || 2 || If one keeps one’s
children in mind during the last days of one’s life, and dies in such a thought, shall, more than
likely, be reincarnated over and over again as a pig ( A pig always stays in the company of its
offsprings, which are born out of her in large numbers.) || 3 || If one keeps in mind one’s
buildings and mansions during the last moments of one’s life, and dies in such a thought, shall
be reincarnated over and over again as a goblin( A goblin is known to live in haunted
mansions.) || 4 || If one keeps the Name of Vaheguru deep down in one’s mind, and dies in
such a thought, says Trilochan, that person shall definitely be saved, because Vaheguru
definitely resides in his heart. || 5 || 2 ||
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BYrau mhlw 5 AstpdIAw Gru 2
ijsu nwmu irdY soeI vf rwjw ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu pUry kwjw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqin koit Dn pwey ] nwm ibnw jnmu ibrQw jwey ] 1 ]
iqsu swlwhI ijsu hir Dnu rwis ] so vfBwgI ijsu gur msqik hwQu ] 1 ] rhwau ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu kot keI sYnw ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu shj suKYnw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so sIqlu hUAw ] nwm ibnw iDRgu jIvxu mUAw ] 2 ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so jIvn mukqw ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu sB hI jugqw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqin nau iniD pweI ] nwm ibnw BRim AwvY jweI ] 3 ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so vyprvwhw ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu sd hI lwhw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu vf prvwrw ] nwm ibnw mnmuK gwvwrw ] 4 ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu inhcl Awsnu ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu qKiq invwsnu ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so swcw swhu ] nwmhIx nwhI piq vyswhu ] 5 ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so sB mih jwqw ] ijsu nwmu irdY so purKu ibDwqw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so sB qy aUcw ] nwm ibnw BRim jonI mUcw ] 6 ]
ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu pRgit phwrw ] ijsu nwmu irdY iqsu imitAw AMDwrw ]
ijsu nwmu irdY so purKu prvwxu ] nwm ibnw iPir Awvx jwxu ] 7 ]
iqin nwmu pwieAw ijsu BieE ik®pwl ] swDsMgiq mih lKy guopwl ]
Awvx jwx rhy suKu pwieAw ] khu nwnk qqY qqu imlwieAw ] 8 ] 1 ] 4 ]

He alone is the greatest king, who keeps the Naam - the Name of Vaheguru deep down in his
heart. He who keeps the Naam in his heart — all his tasks will get fulfilled. He who keeps the
Naam in his heart, obtains wealth which is worth millions to him. Without the Naam, life gets
wasted. || 1 || I praise that person, who has the capital of the Vaheguru’s Naam. He is very
fortunate, who is blessed by his Guru (ie. on whose forehead the Guru has placed His Hand.) ||
1 || Pause || He who keeps the Naam deep down in his heart, has many millions of armies on
his side. He who keeps the Naam in his heart, enjoys peace and poise. He who keeps the
Naam in his heart becomes cool and calm. Without the Naam, life is cursed and death is sure.
|| 2 || He who keeps the Naam in his heart is saved in this very life (Jivan-mukta). He who
keeps the Naam in his heart knows all the ways and means to know Vaheguru. He who keeps
the Naam in his heart obtains all the nine kinds of treasures. Without the Naam, one wanders in
the cycle of life and death. || 3 || He who keeps the Naam in his heart is carefree and
independent. He who keeps the Naam in his heart always earns dividend on his wealth of
Naam. He who keeps the Naam in his heart has large number of family members and well
wishers. Without the Naam, he is just an ignorant manmukh who foolishly follows the instinct
one’s own mind. || 4 || He who keeps the Naam in his heart gets a stable & permanent
position in the court of Vaheguru. He who keeps the Naam in his heart, is in fact, seated on the
throne. He who keeps the Naam in his heart is truly rich. One who is devoid of Naam can not be
trusted and does not have any respect in the court of Vaheguru. || 5 || He who keeps the
Naam in his heart is recognized everywhere. He who keeps the Naam in his heart is the
Embodiment of the Creator Vaheguru. He who keeps the Naam in his heart is the highest of all.
Without the Naam, one wanders in the cycle of birth and death. || 6 || He who keeps the Naam
in his heart sees the Lord manifested in His Creation. He who keeps the Naam in his heart —
his darkness is dispelled. He who keeps the Naam in his heart is approved and accepted.
Without the Naam, one continues to come and go. || 7 || He alone receives the Naam on
whom Vaheguru becomes merciful. In the company of the devoted individuals, the Protector of

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the World – Vaheguru is realized. The cycle of Coming and Going has ended, and peace and
comforts are found. Nanak says, my essence has merged in the Essence of Vaheguru. || 8 || 1
|| 4 ||
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rwmklI mhlw 5 ]
koeI bolY rwm rwm koeI Kudwie ] koeI syvY guseIAw koeI Alwih ] 1 ]
kwrx krx krIm ] ikrpw Dwir rhIm ] 1 ] rhwau ]
koeI nwvY qIriQ koeI hj jwie ] koeI krY pUjw koeI isru invwie ] 2 ]
koeI pVY byd koeI kqyb ] koeI EFY nIl koeI supyd ] 3 ]
koeI khY qurku koeI khY ihMdU ] koeI bwCY iBsqu koeI surigMdU ] 4 ]
khu nwnk ijin hukmu pCwqw ] pRB swihb kw iqin Bydu jwqw ] 5 ] 9 ]

Some call Him, ‘Raam, Raam’, and some call Him by the Name ‘Khudaa’. Some remember Him
by the Name ‘Gusain’, others call Him ‘Allaah’. || 1 || He is the Cause of all causes, the
Generous Vaheguru keeps showering His Grace and Mercy upon us. || 1 || Pause || Some
bathe at sacred shrines of Hindu pilgrimage, and some make the pilgrimage to Mecca. || 2 ||
Some perform devotional prayer services, and some bow their heads in reverence. || 2 ||
Some read the Vedas(Holy book of Hindus), and some the Koran(Holy book of Muslims). Some
wear blue robes, and some wear white. || 3 || Some call themselves Muslim, and some call
themselves Hindu. Some yearn for paradise, and others long for heaven. || 4 || Nanak says,
only those will know the secrets of realizing Vaheguru-Akalpurakh, who will understand and
accept the Hukam of Vaheguru. ie. God’s Will,. || 5 || 9 ||
p. 885

kwnVw mhlw 5 ]
kIriq pRB kI gwau myrI rsnW ] Aink bwr kir bMdn sMqn aUhW crn goibMd jI ky bsnw ] 1 ] rhwau ]
Aink BWiq kir duAwru n pwvau ] hoie ik®pwlu q hir hir iDAwvau ] 1 ]
koit krm kir dyh n soDw ] swDsMgiq mih mnu prboDw ] 2 ]
iqRsn n bUJI bhu rMg mwieAw ] nwmu lYq srb suK pwieAw ] 3 ]
pwrbRhm jb Bey dieAwl ] khu nwnk qau CUty jMjwl ] 4 ] 3 ]

O my tongue sing the Praises of Vaheguru. Bow before the devoted saintly individuals again
and again by whose grace the Name of Vaheguru has landed in your heart. || 1 || Pause ||
The Door to Vaheguru cannot be found by any other means., One is able to concentrate upon
Vaheguru’s Name only when He becomes Merciful || 1 || The body can not be purified by
performing millions of rituals. The mind can be awakened and enlightened only in the the
Company of the devoted individuals. || 2 || Thirst of desires is not quenched by enjoying the
many pleasures of Materialistic things (Maya). By remembering Naam - the Name of Vaheguru,
from the core of your heart will bring absolute peace of mind. || 3 || Nanak says, one gets rid
of worldly entanglements only when the Supreme Vaheguru - Akalpurakh becomes Merciful. ||
4 || 3 ||
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gauVI ] kbIr jI
eyk joiq eykw imlI ikMbw hoie mhoie ] ijqu Git nwmu n aUpjY PUit mrY jnu soie ] 1 ]
swvl suMdr rwmeIAw ] myrw mnu lwgw qoih ] 1 ] rhwau ]
swDu imlY isiD pweIAY ik eyhu jogu ik Bogu ] duhu imil kwrju aUpjY rwm nwm sMjogu ] 2 ]
logu jwnY iehu gIqu hY iehu qau bRhm bIcwr ] ijau kwsI aupdysu hoie mwns mrqI bwr ] 3 ]
koeI gwvY ko suxY hir nwmw icqu lwie ] khu kbIr sMsw nhI AMiq prm giq pwie ] 4 ] 1 ] 4 ] 55 ]

When one’s soul has merged into One Vaheguru - Akalpurakh, How can the ego stay in that
person? If the Name of Vaheguru does not dwell in the heart, that person will suffer in the fire of
ego. || 1 || O my most beautiful Vaheguru – the one who is omnipresent, my mind is strongly
attached to You. || 1 || Pause || The great Siddhi of getting rid of ego is obtained after
meeting and following the instructions of the Guru. Yoga or indulgence in pleasures is nothing
in comparison. When the two(Guru and the devotee) meet together, a link with the Vaheguru’s
Name is established. || 2 || People think that this is just an ordinary song, infact it is an
elaboration of Vaheguru’s virtues. This guidance is similar to the instructions that are
supposedly given to the person at Benares after death. (You are given the same guidance in
your life time.) || 3 || Whosoever will sing or listen to the Name of Vaheguru from the core of
one’s heart — Kabeer says, without a doubt, in the end, he will obtains the highest status in the
court of Vaheguru. || 4 || 1 || 4 || 55 ||
p. 335

rwgu soriT bwxI Bgq kbIr jI kI Gru 1

ihRdY kptu muK igAwnI ] JUTy khw iblovis pwnI ] 1 ]
kWieAw mWjis kaun gunW ] jau Gt BIqir hY mlnW ] 1 ] rhwau ]
laukI ATsiT qIrQ n@weI ] kaurwpnu qaU n jweI ] 2 ]
kih kbIr bIcwrI ] Bv swgru qwir murwrI ] 3 ] 8 ]

In your heart there is deception, and yet you look so wise from the face (ie. from your mouth
you utter such good words of wisdom.) O Liar — why are you churning water? || 1 || Why do
you bother to rub and wash your body? When you need to rub and wash you heart which is still
full of filth of vices. || 1 || Pause || The bitterness of gourd can not be removed even though it
may get washed at the sixty-eight holy rivers at the Hindu places of pilgrimage. || 2 || Kabeer
says, after deep contemplation, I pray before You, please help me cross over the terrifying
world-ocean, O Vaheguru, the Destroyer of evil doers || 3 || 8 ||
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rwmklI mhlw 5 ]
qyrY kwij n igRhu rwju mwlu ] qyrY kwij n ibKY jMjwlu ]
iest mIq jwxu sB ClY ] hir hir nwmu sMig qyrY clY ] 1 ]
rwm nwm gux gwie ly mIqw hir ismrq qyrI lwj rhY ]
hir ismrq jmu kCu n khY ] 1 ] rhwau ]
ibnu hir sgl inrwrQ kwm ] suienw rupw mwtI dwm ]
gur kw sbdu jwip mn suKw ] eIhw aUhw qyro aUjl muKw ] 2 ]
kir kir Qwky vfy vfyry ] ikn hI n kIey kwj mwieAw pUry ]
hir hir nwmu jpY jnu koie ] qw kI Awsw pUrn hoie ] 3 ]
hir Bgqn ko nwmu ADwru ] sMqI jIqw jnmu Apwru ]
hir sMqu kry soeI prvwxu ] nwnk dwsu qw kY kurbwxu ] 4 ] 11 ] 22 ]

Of no advantage to you is your home, your power and your wealth. Your corrupt worldly
entanglements will not be in your best interest. Let it be clearly understood that all your dear
friends will not help you in times of need. Only the Name of Vaheguru will be on your side when
you go away from this world. || 1 || Sing the Glorious Praises of the Vaheguru, O my friend;
because remembering Vaheguru from the bottom of your heart will save your honor. By
remembering Vaheguru, the Messenger of Death will leave you alone. || 1 || Pause || Without
Vaheguru, all the pursuits are useless. Gold, silver and wealth are just like dust. O my mind hold
the Name of Vaheguru very dear to your heart because it is the source of peace and joy. Your
face shall be radiant and bright in this world and the world hereafter. || 2 || Even the greatest
of the great have tried hard and exhausted all their efforts. Materialistic things (Maya) failed to
get none of their tasks accomplished for any of them. Any person who holds Vaheguru’s Name
dear to his heart, will get all his desires fulfilled. || 3 || The Naam - the Name of Vaheguru, is
the anchor and support of the His devotees. The Saintly people come out to be victorious in the
test of this precious human life. Whatever Vaheguru’s devotee does, is approved and accepted
in the House of God. Nanak, the slave is a sacrifice to such a person. || 4 || 11 || 22 ||
p. 889

Awsw Gru 7 mhlw 5 ]

hir kw nwmu irdY inq iDAweI ] sMgI swQI sgl qrWeI ] 1 ]
guru myrY sMig sdw hY nwly ] ismir ismir iqsu sdw sm@wly ] 1 ] rhwau ]
qyrw kIAw mITw lwgY ] hir nwmu pdwrQu nwnku mWgY ] 2 ] 42 ] 93 ]

Always keep the Name of Vaheguru deep down in your heart. This is the way to help save all
your companions and associates. || 1 || My Guru is always with me, near at hand. I keep Him
very close to myself by remembering Him all the time. || 1 || Pause || Whatever Vaheguru
does seems so sweet to me. Nanak begs from You the treasure of Your Naam. || 2 || 42 || 93 ||
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isrIrwgu mhlw 5 ]
audmu kir hir jwpxw vfBwgI Dnu Kwit ] sMqsMig hir ismrxw mlu jnm jnm kI kwit ] 1 ]
mn myry rwm nwmu jip jwpu ] mn ieCy Pl BuMic qU sBu cUkY sogu sMqwpu ] rhwau ]
ijsu kwrix qnu DwirAw so pRBu ifTw nwil ] jil Qil mhIAil pUirAw pRBu AwpxI ndir inhwil ] 2 ]
mnu qnu inrmlu hoieAw lwgI swcu prIiq ] crx Bjy pwrbRhm ky siB jp qp iqn hI kIiq ] 3 ]
rqn jvyhr mwixkw AmimRqu hir kw nwau ] sUK shj Awnµd rs jn nwnk hir gux gwau
] 4 ] 17 ] 87 ]

Make the effort, and recite Vaheguru’s Name. O very fortunate ones, earn this wealth of Naam.
In the Society of the Saintly people, lovingly remember Vaheguru’s Naam, and wash off the filth
of all the sins of all your previous lives. || 1 || O my mind, keep the Name of Vaheguru deep
down in your heart. Fulfill the desires of your mind and get rid off all the sufferings and sorrows.
|| Pause || Have a vision of the Vaheguru – Akalpurakh with your own eyes for which you
assumed this body. Vaheguru – Akalpurakh, Who is pervading in the water, the land and the
sky sees all with His Glance of Grace. || 2 || The mind and body become spotlessly pure,
when one falls in love with the utmost reality - Vaheguru. One who has praised the Feet of the
Supreme Vaheguru ( ie one who has acted upon Guru’s teachings) has truly performed all
meditations and austerities. || 3 || The Ambrosial Name of the Lord is a Gem, a Jewel, a Pearl.
The essence of eternal peace and bliss lies, O servant Nanak, in the singing of the Glories of
Vaheguru - Akalpurakh. || 4 || 17 || 87 ||
p. 48

bsMqu mhlw 5 ]
ijsu bolq muKu pivqu hoie ] ijsu ismrq inrml hY soie ]
ijsu ArwDy jmu ikCu n khY ] ijs kI syvw sBu ikCu lhY ] 1 ]
rwm rwm boil rwm rwm ] iqAwghu mn ky sgl kwm ] 1 ] rhwau ]
ijs ky Dwry Drix Akwsu ] Git Git ijs kw hY pRgwsu ]
ijsu ismrq piqq punIq hoie ] Amq kwil iPir iPir n roie ] 2 ]
sgl Drm mih aUqm Drm ] krm krqUiq kY aUpir krm ]
ijs kau cwhih suir nr dyv ] sMq sBw kI lghu syv ] 3 ]
Awid puriK ijsu kIAw dwnu ] iqs kau imilAw hir inDwnu ]
iqs kI giq imiq khI n jwie ] nwnk jn hir hir iDAwie ] 4 ] 9 ]

By saying whose Name, one’s mouth becomes pure. By lovingly remembering whom, one’s
reputation becomes stainless. By worshipping whom in adoration, one is not tortured by the
Messenger of Death. By serving whom, everything is obtained. || 1 || Say the Name of that
Lord Who is present in every one. Abandon all other desires of your mind. || 1 || Pause || He,
Who is the Support of the earth and the sky. He, Whose Light illuminates each and every heart.
He, By remembering Whom, even fallen sinners are sanctified; they will not weep and wail over
and over again during the last days of their lives. || 2 || Among all the duties, this is the
foremost duty. Among all the rituals and codes of conduct, this is above all. He, Who is sought
by the angels, mortals and divine beings. To find Him, commit yourself to the service of Saintly

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people. || 3 || One whom the Primal Lord God blesses with His bounties, obtains the treasure
of Vaheguru’s Name. His state and extent cannot be described. Servant Nanak always keeps
the Name of Vaheguru – Akalpurakh deep in his memory. || 4 || 9 ||
p. 1182
goNf mhlw 5 ]
rwm rwm sMig kir ibauhwr ] rwm rwm rwm pRwn ADwr ]
rwm rwm rwm kIrqnu gwie ] rmq rwmu sB rihE smwie ] 1 ]
sMq jnw imil bolhu rwm ] sB qy inrml pUrn kwm ] 1 ] rhwau ]
rwm rwm Dnu sMic BMfwr ] rwm rwm rwm kir Awhwr ]
rwm rwm vIsir nhI jwie ] kir ikrpw guir dIAw bqwie ] 2 ]
rwm rwm rwm sdw shwie ] rwm rwm rwm ilv lwie ]
rwm rwm jip inrml Bey ] jnm jnm ky iklibK gey ] 3 ]
rmq rwm jnm mrxu invwrY ] aucrq rwm BY pwir auqwrY ]
sB qy aUc rwm prgws ] inis bwsur jip nwnk dws ] 4 ] 8 ] 10 ]

Deal and trade with One and only One Raam – Who is all pervading. The One Raam, who is
the Support of the breath of life. Sing the Praises of that Raam, Who is present everywhere and
is all-pervading. || 1 || In the company of Saintly people remember devotedly take the Name of
that Raam. This is the most immaculate and perfect of all the works. || 1 || Pause || Fill up
your treasure with the wealth of the Name of Vaheguru. Sustain yourself with the food of His
Naam. May I never forget Raam, Raam which the great Guru has so kindly revealed to me. || 2
|| Concentrate on the Name of that Raam Who always helps and supports. By reciting the
Naam of that Raam one gets purified and all the sins accummulated from previous births get
washed away. || 3 || Vaheguru’s Name breaks the cycle of birth and death. By uttering
Vaheguru’s Name, one crosses over the terrifying world-ocean. Illuminate yourself with
Vaheguru’s Naam, which is the highest of all. O servant Nanak keep Vaheguru – Akalpurakh’s
Name in your mind all the time (day and night). || 4 || 8 || 10 ||
p. 865

sUhI mhlw 5 ]
sy sMjog krhu myry ipAwry ] ijqu rsnw hir nwmu aucwry ] 1 ]
suix bynqI pRB dIn dieAwlw ] swD gwvih gux sdw rswlw ] 1 ] rhwau ]
jIvn rUpu ismrxu pRB qyrw ] ijsu ik®pw krih bsih iqsu nyrw ] 2 ]
jn kI BUK qyrw nwmu Ahwru ] qUM dwqw pRB dyvxhwru ] 3 ]
rwm rmq sMqn suKu mwnw ] nwnk dyvnhwr sujwnw ] 4 ] 26 ] 32 ]
O my well wishers, create such auspicious times for me so that my tongue may keep uttering
Vaheguru’s Name. || 1 || Hear my prayer, O Merciful Vaheguru of the meek. Let me follow the
example of the Saintly people who always sing Your Glorious Praises. || 1 || Pause || Your
remembrance with love and devotion is life-giving. You dwell near to those upon whom You
become merciful. || 2 || The food of Your Name satisfies the hunger of Your humble servant. O
Vaheguru, You are the Great Giver of All. || 3 || The Saintly people take pleasure in
contemplating on Vaheguru’s Name. O Nanak, Vaheguru - the Great Giver, is most
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rwgu gauVI pUrbI kbIr jI ]
rwm jpau jI AYsy AYsy ] DR¨ pRihlwd jipE hir jYsy ] 1 ]
dIn dieAwl Brosy qyry ] sBu prvwru cVwieAw byVy ] 1 ] rhwau ]
jw iqsu BwvY qw hukmu mnwvY ] ies byVy kau pwir lGwvY ] 2 ]
gur prswid AYsI buiD smwnI ] cUik geI iPir Awvn jwnI ] 3 ]
khu kbIr Bju swirgpwnI ] aurvwir pwir sB eyko dwnI ]4]2]10]61]
May I bear in mind the way of devotional remembrance of Dhroo and Prehlaad while
remembering You. || 1 || O Vaheguru - The Merciful Lord of the meek, I have placed my faith
in You; I have come aboard Your boat along with all the members of my family ( ie all my
senses that are in my body). || 1 || Pause || Now if it pleases You, You may inspire my entire
family to obey Your Hukam (Command) and get this boat to cross over the wide ocean of sins &
vices. || 2 || If such an understanding will develop, by the grace of Guru, then this comings and
goings into this world will end. || 3 || Says Kabeer, devotedly remember Vaheguru -
Akalpurakh, the Sustainer of the earth, who is the only Giver in this world and in the world
beyond and everywhere. || 4 || 2 || 10 || 61 ||
p. 337
soriT mÚ 4 duquky ]
Aink jnm ivCuVy duKu pwieAw mnmuiK krm krY AhMkwrI ]
swDU prsq hI pRBu pwieAw goibd srix qumwrI ] 1 ]
goibd pRIiq lgI Aiq ipAwrI ]
jb sqsMg Bey swDU jn ihrdY imilAw sWiq murwrI ] rhwau ]
qU ihrdY gupqu vsih idnu rwqI qyrw Bwau n buJih gvwrI ]
siqguru purKu imilAw pRBu pRgitAw gux gwvY gux vIcwrI ] 2 ]
gurmuiK pRgwsu BieAw swiq AweI durmiq buiD invwrI ]
Awqm bRhmu cIin suKu pwieAw sqsMgiq purK qumwrI ] 3 ]
purKY purKu imilAw guru pwieAw ijn kau ikrpw BeI qumwrI ]
nwnk Aqulu shj suKu pwieAw Anidnu jwgqu rhY bnvwrI ] 4 ] 7 ]

Separated from the Vaheguru for countless lifetimes, the self-willed manmukh has gone through
pain and suffering and is still engaged in acts of egotism. Vaheguru Akalpurakh is realized as
soon as one starts acting upon the teachings of the Guru. I seek Your Sanctuary O Vaheguru -
the seed of the Universe. || 1 || Whenever one starts enjoying the Company of the Holy saintly
people, the Vaheguru, the embodiment of peace, comes right into the heart. || Pause || You
dwell, hidden, within the heart day and night, O Vaheguru; but the fools do not understand Your
Love. But as soon as the True Guru is found, Vaheguru – Akalpurakh is easily realized; one
starts singing His Glorious Praises and reflecting upon His Glories. || 2 || Through the
guidance of the Guru one becomes enlightened; peace of mind comes, and evil-mindedness
gets dispelled from the mind. Understanding the presence of Vaheguru – Akalpurakh in one’s
soul, one finds absolute peace of mind. This is the benefit of Your True Congregation, O my
Vaheguru. || 3 || Those who are blessed by Your Kind Mercy find the Guru and through him
realize the Almighty Vaheguru. O Nanak! That person finds an immeasurable amount of
celestial peace day and night, because he remains always on guard against the vices by
remaining in touch with Vaheguru-Akalpurakh, the Master of the Forest of the Universe.|| 4 || 7 ||
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slok mÚ 3 ]
rwmu rwmu krqw sBu jgu iPrY rwmu n pwieAw jwie ]
Agmu Agocru Aiq vfw Aqulu n quilAw jwie ]
kImiq iknY n pweIAw ikqY n lieAw jwie ]
gur kY sbid ByidAw ien ibiD visAw min Awie ]
nwnk Awip Amyau hY gur ikrpw qy rihAw smwie ]
Awpy imilAw imil rihAw Awpy imilAw Awie ] 1 ]

The whole world wanders around saying, “Raam, Raam” from the mouth, but the Raam cannot
be realized this way. He is inaccessible, unfathomable and utterly great; He is unweighable, and
cannot be weighed. No one can evaluate Him; He cannot be purchased at any price. Through
the Words(Shabads) of the Guru one gets convinced, His mystery is known and He comes to
dwell in the mind. O Nanak, He Himself is immeasurable; by Guru’s Grace, one comes to know
that He is permeating everywhere. He Himself comes to blend, and having blended, remains
blended. || 1 ||
p. 555

gauVI sUKmnI mhlw 5

jw kY min gur kI prqIiq ] iqsu jn AwvY hir pRBu cIiq ]
Bgqu Bgqu sunIAY iqhu loie ] jw kY ihrdY eyko hoie ]
scu krxI scu qw kI rhq ] scu ihrdY siq muiK khq ]
swcI idRsit swcw Awkwru ] scu vrqY swcw pwswru ]
pwrbRhmu ijin scu kir jwqw ] nwnk so jnu sic smwqw ] 8 ] 15 ]

One who has faith in the Guru in his mind always keeps Vaheguru’s Name deep down in his
heart. He is acclaimed as a devotee, a humble devotee throughout the three worlds in whose
heart resides the Name of Vaheguru. True are his actions; true are his ways. True is his heart;
Truth is what he speaks with his mouth. True is his vision; true is his form. He deals in Truth and
he spreads Truth. One who recognizes the Supreme Vaheguru - Akalpurakh as True — O
Nanak, that humble being eventually merges into the True One. || 8 || 15 ||
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