Bandia Butt Di Chaudar Chad De, Thake Pende Istara
Oh man, let go of the arrogance you have developed over this body; this arrogance makes you suffer in the world.
Ho Nimana Jug Te Rena Yaad Guru Di Istara
Live in humility in the world; this is the way of remembering your Guru.
Je Tu Taan Maan Guru Nu Dita, Beja Jug Te Chup Chapita
If you have given your body and mind to the Guru, then you have nothing left of your own; it belongs to the Guru, so why the arrogance?
Tur Di Bani Avai Tur To, Hardum Sukhia Istara
When the divine words flow into you, you will forever remain blissful.
Ik Swaas Da Pata Na Tenu, Chetan Swaas Da Pata Hai Menu
You do not know where your focus is during each breath, but the Guru is aware of all 24,000 that you take every day and the ones that are “Chetan” (those focused on remembering the Guru).
Pavan Guru Peya Nanak Kenda, Shabad Milavai Istari
Guru Nanak stated in his Gurbani that air is the Guru, because by attaching the Shabad with your breath, you connect to the divine.
Je Tu Pavan Mai Pavan Milave, Vapas Utar Tenu Avai
If you make this connection, you will hear from the divine internally.
Gagan Garje Bole Pavana, Sunai Paigambhar Istara
The 10th gate will resound, and you will hear the liberated souls speak.
Thata Vich Jai That Milavai, Banai Sujaan Te Adar Pavai
Dohi Jahani Jai Jai Hovai, Sukhia Hovai Istara
In both worlds, because of the Guru’s grace, you will be revered and will find internal peace.
Jethu Taan Maan Kol Kamiya, Bandhi Chod Tha Guru Kahiya
When you give up your body and mind to the true Guru, he releases you from the bondage of rebirths.
Pehla Daata Sikh Jeye Baniya, Guru Vi Daata Istara
The Guru is always a Sikh before he transforms the Sikh into an image of himself.
Jeh Tu Guru De Sajde Pena, Tha Uthi Ja Guru Uthana
Tur To Jai Jai Hovai Tenu, Anhaad Toore Istara
Bandia Butt Di Chaudar Chad De, Thake Pende Istara
Oh man, let go of the arrogance you have developed over this body; this arrogance makes you suffer in the world.
Yaad Sadhu Di Butt Pulami, Dharam Raaj Nu Sevak Banavi
Remember the Guru with such devotion that you lose all sense of this body; the lord of dharma “Dharam Raaj” will be your servant. That’s how powerful the remembrance of the true Guru is.
Sobha Teri Dargai Hovai, Jeevan Mukti Istara
Your praises will be sung in God’s court; you will be freed from the pain of birth and death.
Dukha Roga Naal Vi Marna, Prem Sadhu De Jivat Marna
You will die in the pain and suffering of this human body. Isn’t it better to die in the love of the Guru while still being alive?
Amar Hayati Hovai Teri, Avan Sufla Istara
Your journey into this world will be successful.
Jisnu Sadhu Poora Milia, Bod Na Mildi Betia Kalia
Those who meet the true Guru find the truth; sitting alone will not reveal the truth.
Noor Paigama Hardum Denda, Mast Diwana Istara
Javan Te Inderi Vaas Na Teri, Sadhu Usnu Yaad Na Teri
The tongue and nine senses are not in control; you do not remember the Guru because you’re under their influence.
Zaalam Waqt Te Kami Kalyug, Shant Na Avai Istara
The times are difficult, and uncontrollable desire is everywhere.
Sadhu Piche Kamala Nahi, Vaadhat Sada Bulandi Nahi
You have not lost yourself in your Guru; how will you gain his mercy if your ego hasn’t died?
Kaam Nai Bakhti Ren Na Deni, Butt Di Bhagati Istara
Desires have destroyed the remembrance of the divine in this time.
Jethu Prem De Roop Nu Tharai, Sarai Butt De Mitan Pawadai
If you become the image of love, all the problems of this body (ego) will vanish.
Vadhat Noor Bulavai Tenu, Kurang Nu Chadai Istara
Then the Guru will call for you, and you will escape the suffering of this world.
Noa Ghara Di Bhagti Gandi, Dasmai Vich Ik Purak Anandi
Worshipping the nine sensory doors will lead to suffering; only in the 10th gate will you find true bliss.
Hardum Anhad Bani Bole, Butt Pulavai Istara
Forever I speak the never-ending divine words; I forget my body this way.
Butt Yaad Vich Phika Bole, Kamala Hovai Ta Noor Vi Bole
In egoic consciousness, your words are bitter. Only if you destroy this ego will the divine speak within you.
Sangat Noor Di Karkai Bandiya, Mita Bole Istara
By spending time in the presence of divine souls, the divine will speak within you too, and your speech will become sweet.
Jethu Nu Prem Da Roop Banavai, Sari Noori Sangat Avai
If you transform yourself into the image of love, divine souls will come to reside within you.
Sardar Butta Di Sangat Kami, Kalak Lagai Istara
The company of those stuck in egoic consciousness is false and will lead you astray.
Bandia Butt Di Chaudar Chad De, Thake Pende Istara
Oh man, let go of the arrogance you have developed over this body; this arrogance makes you suffer in the world.
Ho Nimana Jug Te Rena Yaad Guru Di Istara
Live in humility in the world; this is the way of remembering your Guru.
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