The creation is subject to the Creator, who sustains it by His Almighty Power. ||2||

Pauree:

In the Court of the Lord and Master, His minstrels dwell.

Singing the Praises of their True Lord and Master, the lotuses of their hearts have blossomed forth.

Obtaining their Perfect Lord and Master, their minds are transfixed with ecstasy.

Their enemies have been driven out and subdued, and their friends are very pleased.

Those who serve the Truthful True Guru are shown the True Path.

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Reflecting on the True Word of the Shabad, death is overcome.

Speaking the Unspoken Speech of the Lord, one is adorned with the Word of His Shabad.

Nanak holds tight to the Treasure of Virtue, and meets with the Dear, Beloved Lord. ||23||

Shalok, First Mehl:

Born because of the karma of their past mistakes, they make more mistakes, and fall into mistakes.

By washing, their pollution is not removed, even though they may wash hundreds of times.

O Nanak, if God forgives, they are forgiven; otherwise, they are kicked and beaten. ||1||

First Mehl:

O Nanak, it is absurd to ask to be spared from pain by begging for comfort.

Pleasure and pain are the two garments given, to be worn in the Court of the Lord.

Where you are bound to lose by speaking, there, you ought to remain silent. ||2||

Pauree:

After looking around in the four directions, I looked within my own self.

There, I saw the True, Invisible Lord Creator.

I was wandering in the wilderness, but now the Guru has shown me the Way.

Hail to the True, True Guru, through whom we merge in the Truth.

I have found the jewel within the home of my own self; the lamp within has been lit.

Those who praise the True Word of the Shabad, abide in the peace of Truth.

But those who do not have the Fear of God, are overtaken by fear. They are destroyed by their own pride.

Having forgotten the Name, the world is roaming around like a wild demon. ||24||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

In fear we are born, and in fear we die. Fear is always present in the mind.

O Nanak, if one dies in the fear of God, his coming into the world is blessed and approved. ||1||

Third Mehl:

Without the fear of God, you may live very, very long, and savor the most enjoyable pleasures.

O Nanak, if you die without the fear of God, you will arise and depart with a blackened face. ||2||

Pauree:

When the True Guru is merciful, then your desires will be fulfilled.

When the True Guru is merciful, you will never grieve.

When the True Guru is merciful, you will know no pain.

When the True Guru is merciful, you will enjoy the Lord's Love.

When the True Guru is merciful, then why should you fear death?

When the True Guru is merciful, the body is always at peace.