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...
anyone fools gather hoard people poor
People gather and hoard their possessions, and give nothing to anyone else - the poor fools think that everything is theirs.
good karma lord name servant treasure worship
O servant Nanak, through the karma of good actions, the treasure of devotional worship and the Name of the Lord are attained.
given hot touched unto whom
O God, that one, unto whom You have given shelter, is not touched by the hot winds.
lord please seek sovereign unite
O God, I seek Your Sanctuary; O my Sovereign Lord King, please unite me with Yourself
ears mouth satisfied
The mouth is not satisfied by speaking, and the ears are not satisfied by hearing.
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.
exchange link sold store whatever
I sold myself at Your store in exchange for the Guru's Word; whatever You link me to, to that I am linked.
inside outside stand strength
I stand tall; You are my Strength. I know that You are mine. Inside of all, and outside of all, You are our Self-sufficient Father. O Father, I do not know - how can I know Your Way?
feet manage serve
I serve the feet, the feet, the feet of the Guru, and manage the unmanageable.
guru heads shaving
Some try to find the Guru by shaving their heads at the Ganges, but I have made the Guru my Ganges.
deal mere others priceless trade
Some trade in priceless jewels, while others deal in mere glass.
obtained supreme
Tell me, without the worship, who has ever obtained the supreme status?