For thirty-six ages, God remained in utter darkness, as He pleased.

The vast expanse of water swirled around.

The Creator of all is Infinite, Endless and Inaccessible.

He formed fire and conflict, hunger and thirst.

Death hangs over the heads of the people of the world, in the love of duality.

The Savior Lord saves those who realize the Word of the Shabad. ||9||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

This rain pours down on all; it rains down in accordance with God's Loving Will.

Those trees become green and lush, which remain immersed in the Guru's Word.

O Nanak, by His Grace, there is peace; the pain of these creatures is gone. ||1||

Third Mehl:

The night is wet with dew; lightning flashes, and the rain pours down in torrents.

Food and wealth are produced in abundance when it rains, if it is the Will of God.

Consuming it, the minds of His creatures are satisfied, and they adopt the lifestyle of the way.

This wealth is the play of the Creator Lord. Sometimes it comes, and sometimes it goes.

The Naam is the wealth of the spiritually wise. It is permeating and pervading forever.

O Nanak, those who are blessed with His Glance of Grace receive this wealth. ||2||

Pauree:

He Himself does, and causes all to be done. Unto whom can I complain?

He Himself calls the mortal beings to account; He Himself causes them to act.

Whatever pleases Him happens. Only a fool issues commands.

He Himself saves and redeems; He Himself is the Forgiver.

He Himself sees, and He Himself hears; He gives His Support to all.

He alone is pervading and permeating all; He considers each and every one.

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The Gurmukh reflects on the self, lovingly attached to the True Lord.

O Nanak, whom can we ask? He Himself is the Great Giver. ||10||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

This world is a rainbird; let no one be deluded by doubt.

This rainbird is an animal; it has no understanding at all.

The Name of the Lord is Ambrosial Nectar; drinking it in, thirst is quenched.

O Nanak, those Gurmukhs who drink it in shall never again be afflicted by thirst. ||1||

Third Mehl:

Malaar is a calming and soothing raga; meditating on the Lord brings peace and tranquility.

When the Dear Lord grants His Grace, then the rain falls on all the people of the world.

From this rain, all creatures find the ways and means to live, and the earth is embellished.

O Nanak, this world is all water; everything came from water.

By Guru's Grace, a rare few realize the Lord; such humble beings are liberated forever. ||2||

Pauree:

O True and Independent Lord God, You alone are my Lord and Master.

You Yourself are everything; who else is of any account?

False is the pride of man. True is Your glorious greatness.