God, the Giver of peace, is all-pervading, permeating everywhere.

Nanak begs for this one gift.

Be merciful, and bless me with Your Name. ||4||5||

Basant, Fifth Mehl:

As the plant turns green upon receiving water,

just so, in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, egotism is eradicated.

Just as the servant is encouraged by his ruler,

we are saved by the Guru. ||1||

You are the Great Giver, O Generous Lord God.

Each and every instant, I humbly bow to You. ||1||Pause||

Whoever enters the Saadh Sangat

- that humble being is imbued with the Love of the Supreme Lord God.

He is liberated from bondage.

His devotees worship Him in adoration; they are united in His Union. ||2||

My eyes are content, gazing upon the Blessed Vision of His Darshan.

My tongue sings the Infinite Praises of God.

My thirst is quenched, by Guru's Grace.

My mind is satisfied, with the sublime taste of the Lord's subtle essence. ||3||

Your servant is committed to the service of Your Feet,

O Primal Infinite Divine Being.

Your Name is the Saving Grace of all.

Nanak has received this teasure. ||4||6||

Basant, Fifth Mehl:

You are the Great Giver; You continue to give.

You permeate and pervade my soul, and my breath of life.

You have given me all sorts of foods and dishes.

I am unworthy; I know none of Your Virtues at all. ||1||

I do not understand anything of Your Worth.

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Save me, O my Merciful Lord God. ||1||Pause||

I have not practiced meditation, austerities or good actions.

I do not know the way to meet You.

Within my mind, I have placed my hopes in the One Lord alone.

The Support of Your Name shall carry me across. ||2||

You are the Expert, O God, in all powers.

The fish cannot find the limits of the water.

You are Inaccessible and Unfathomable, the Highest of the High.

I am small, and You are so very Great. ||3||

Those who meditate on You are wealthy.

Those who attain You are rich.

Those who serve You are peaceful.

Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of the Saints. ||4||7||

Basant, Fifth Mehl:

Serve the One who created You.

Worship the One who gave you life.

Become His servant, and you shall never again be punished.

Become His trustee, and you shall never again suffer sorrow. ||1||

That mortal who is blessed with such great good fortune,

attains this state of Nirvaanaa. ||1||Pause||

Life is wasted uselessly in the service of duality.

No efforts shall be rewarded, and no works brought to fruition.

It is so painful to serve only mortal beings.

Service to the Holy brings lasting peace and bliss. ||2||

If you long for eternal peace, O Siblings of Destiny,