The Lord Himself plays, and He Himself watches; the Lord Himself created the creation.

O servant Nanak, that person who plays this game as Gurmukh, wins the game of life, and returns to his true home. ||4||1||19||

Basant, Fifth Mehl, Hindol:

You alone know Your Creative Power, O Lord; no one else knows it.

He alone realizes You, O my Beloved, unto whom You show Your Mercy. ||1||

I am a sacrifice to Your devotees.

Your place is eternally beautiful, God; Your wonders are infinite. ||1||Pause||

Only You Yourself can perform Your service. No one else can do it.

He alone is Your devotee, who is pleasing to You. You bless them with Your Love. ||2||

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You are the Great Giver; You are so very Wise. There is no other like You.

You are my All-powerful Lord and Master; I do not know how to worship You. ||3||

Your Mansion is imperceptible, O my Beloved; it is so difficult to accept Your Will.

Says Nanak, I have collapsed at Your Door, Lord. I am foolish and ignorant - please save me! ||4||2||20||

Basant Hindol, Fifth Mehl:

The mortal does not know the Primal Lord God; he does not understand hmself. He is engrossed in doubt and egotism. ||1||

My Father is the Supreme Lord God, my Master.

I am unworthy, but please save me anyway. ||1||Pause||

Creation and destruction come only from God; this is what the Lord's humble servants believe. ||2||

Only those who are imbued with God's Name are judged to be peaceful in this Dark Age of Kali Yuga. ||3||

It is the Guru's Word that carries us across; Nanak cannot think of any other way. ||4||3||21||

One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

Raag Basant Hindol, Ninth Mehl:

O Holy Saints, know that this body is false.

The Lord who dwells within it - recognize that He alone is real. ||1||Pause||

The wealth of this world is only a dream; why are you so proud of it?

None of it shall go along with you in the end; why do you cling to it? ||1||

Leave behind both praise and slander; enshrine the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises within your heart.

O servant Nanak, the One Primal Being, the Lord God, is totally permeating everywhere. ||2||1||

Basant, Ninth Mehl:

The heart of the sinner is filled with unfulfilled sexual desire.

He cannot control his fickle mind. ||1||Pause||

The Yogis, wandering ascetics and renunciates

- this net is cast over them all. ||1||

Those who contemplate the Name of the Lord

cross over the terrifying world-ocean. ||2||

Servant Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of the Lord.

Please bestow the blessing of Your Name, that he may continue to sing Your Glorious Praises. ||3||2||

Basant, Ninth Mehl:

O mother, I have gathered the wealth of the Lord's Name.