O my mind, remain united with the Saadh Sangat.

Be merciful to me, O Lord; each and every instant, let me wash the Feet of the Holy. ||1||Pause||

Forsaking family life, he wanders in the forest, but his mind does not remain at rest, even for an instant.

The wandering mind returns home, only when it seeks the Sanctuary of the Lord's Holy people. ||2||

The Sannyaasi renounces his daughters and sons, but his mind still conjures up all sorts of hopes and desires.

With these hopes and desires, he still does not understand, that only through the Word of the Guru's Shabad does one become free of desires, and find peace. ||3||

When detachment from the world wells up within, he become a naked hermit, but still, his mind roams, wanders and rambles in the ten directions.

He wanders around, but his desires are not satisfied; joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, he finds the house of kindness and compassion. ||4||

The Siddhas learn many Yogis postures, but their minds still yearn for riches, miraculous powers and energy.

Satisfaction, contentment and tranquility do not come to their minds; but meeting the Holy Saints, they are satisfied, and through the Name of the Lord, spiritual perfection is attained. ||5||

Life is born from the egg, from the womb, from sweat and from the earth; God created the beings and creatures of all colors and forms.

One who seeks the Sanctuary of the Holy is saved, whether he is a Kh'shaatriya, a Brahmin, a Soodra, a Vaishya or the most untouchable of the untouchables. ||6||

Naam Dayv, Jai Dayv, Kabeer, Trilochan and Ravi Daas the low-caste leather-worker,

blessed Dhanna and Sain; all those who joined the humble Saadh Sangat, met the Merciful Lord. ||7||

The Lord protects the honor of His humble servants; He is the Lover of His devotees - He makes them His own.

Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Lord, the Life of the world, who has showered His Mercy upon him, and saved him. ||8||||4||7||

Bilaaval, Fourth Mehl:

The thirst for God has welled up deep within me; hearing the Word of the Guru's Teachings, my mind is pierced by His arrow.

Section 20 - Raag Bilaaval - Part 042

The pain of my mind is known only to my own mind; who can know the pain of another? ||1||

The Lord, the Guru, the Enticer, has enticed my mind.

I am stunned and amazed, gazing upon my Guru; I have entered the realm of wonder and bliss. ||1||Pause||

I wander around, exploring all lands and foreign countries; within my mind, I have such a great longing to see my God.

I sacrifice my mind and body to the Guru, who has shown me the Way, the Path to my Lord God. ||2||

If only someone would bring me news of God; He seems so sweet to my heart, mind and body.