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...
hear please serves universe
The whole Universe serves You, day and night. Please hear my prayer.
call themselves virtue
They all call themselves virtuous, but I have no virtue at all.
desire egotism great hunger raging torrent wild
Cruelty, attachment, desire and egotism - there is great hunger in these, like the raging torrent of a wild stream.
essence extension finds knows light mystery seen servant sublime
As I have seen Him, so have I described Him. This Sublime Essence comes only to one who knows the Mystery of the Lord. His light merges into the Light, and he finds peace. O servant Nanak, this is all the Extension of the One.
deceive leaders teach
And yet, they go out to teach others. They are deceived, and they deceive their companions. O Nanak, such are the leaders of men.
anyone entering grief lord sanctuary supreme
Entering the Sanctuary of the Supreme Lord God, how could anyone feel grief any longer?
alone finds gather immaculate met perfect saints
Embellished and immaculate is that place where the Saints gather together. He alone finds shelter, who has met the Perfect Guru.
anywhere listen meditate
Each and every moment, meditate on the Lord, Har, Har, Har. Do not listen to any other, and do not go anywhere else.
bliss celestial eternal meditating
Eternal celestial bliss comes through the Guru's Teachings, by meditating continually on the Lord, Har, Har.
asks baby becomes body breathing companions crying dwells food gathers learns loves mother respect runs send sexual sisters social soul swan takes turns wealth
First, the baby loves mother's milk; second, he learns of his mother and father; third, his brothers, sisters and aunts; fourth, the love of play awakens. Fifth, he runs after food and drink; sixth, in his sexual desire, he does not respect social customs. Seventh, he gathers wealth and dwells in his house; eighth, he becomes angry, and his body is consumed. Ninth, he turns grey, and his breathing becomes labored; tenth, he is cremated, and turns to ashes. His companions send him off, crying out and lamenting. The swan of the soul takes flight, and asks which way to go.
created love
Feel love for the One who created and embellished you
doer fulfills hands himself hopes lord sacrifice true
Everything is in the Hands of our Lord and Master; He Himself is the Doer of deeds. I am a sacrifice to the True Guru, who fulfills all hopes and desires.
behold blossom flower forth hear lotus please prayer prays
Prays Nanak, please hear my prayer, You are the pool, and You are the soul-swan. You are the lotus flower of the day and You are the water-lily of the night. You Yourself behold them, and blossom forth in bliss.
entered praying treasure
Praying him, the inexhaustible treasure has entered into my being