Granth Sahib
Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ, Punjabi pronunciation: , /ˈɡʊəruː ɡrɑːnθ səˈhɪb/) is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the 10 human Gurus of the religion. The Adi Granth, the first rendition, was compiled by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, added all 115 of Guru Tegh Bahadur's hymns to the Adi Granth, and affirmed the text as his...
bestows efforts forever glorious hear lord praises pure sanctified says
Pure are those who speak, and sanctified are those who hear and sing, forever and ever, the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe. Says Nanak, when the Lord bestows His Mercy, all one's efforts are fulfilled.
ask filth people performing sorts twice wise
Performing all sorts of rituals, people are smeared with twice as much filth. This filth is not removed by studying. Go ahead, and ask the wise ones.
attached death hunt loud messenger move people shall shout
People shout out loud and move their bodies, but if they are emotionally attached to Maya, then the Messenger of Death shall hunt them down.
alone heard lord
I have heard one thing, that the One Lord alone is fearless.
against dare five heads none raise village
I have come to Your Sanctuary. The five farm-hands have become my tenants; none dare to raise their heads against me. O Nanak, my village is populous and prosperous.
appear attuned experience humble husband imitate impure love pleasure remain serve stand
Mentally, we are impure and black, but outwardly, we appear white. We imitate those who stand and serve at the Lord's Door. They are attuned to the Love of their Husband Lord, and they experience the pleasure of His Love. They remain powerless, even while they have power; they remain humble and meek.
becomes chanting face meeting name radiant
Meeting with worshippers, one's face becomes radiant and bright, chanting the Name of the Lord.
chant meeting true
Meeting with the True Guru, one comes to know; by this meeting, one comes to chant the Name.
alive brings death deep gate joy meeting overcoming remaining shown tenth true
Meeting the True Guru, we are shown the way to die. Remaining alive in this death brings joy deep within. Overcoming egotistical pride, the Tenth Gate is found.
enjoy essence meeting sublime true
Meeting the True Guru, I enjoy the Sublime Essence of the Lord.
divine erased fears meditating
Meditating, meditating in remembrance on the Divine Guru, one's fears are erased and dispelled.
dead dear duality love meditate renounce
Meditate on your Dear Lord, and be dead to the world; renounce your love of duality
gives lord meditate sustenance true
Meditate on that Lord, our True Lord and Master, who gives sustenance to all.
filth karma lifetimes listen meditate name pride shall vanish
Meditate and listen to the Name of the Lord, and give it to everyone. In this way, the filth of lifetimes of karma shall be removed, and egotistical pride shall vanish from your mind.