When the Lord becomes merciful, one joins the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

Says Nanak, the Guru has saved the world. ||8||7||

Gauree, Fifth Mehl:

Through the Guru's Word, I have attained the supreme status.

The Perfect Guru has preserved my honor. ||1||

Through the Guru's Word, I meditate on the Name.

By Guru's Grace, I have obtained a place of rest. ||1||Pause||

I listen to the Guru's Word, and chant it with my tongue.

By Guru's Grace, my speech is like nectar. ||2||

Through the Guru's Word, my selfishness and conceit have been removed.

Through the Guru's kindness, I have obtained glorious greatness. ||3||

Through the Guru's Word, my doubts have been removed.

Through the Guru's Word, I see God everywhere. ||4||

Through the Guru's Word, I practice Raja Yoga, the Yoga of meditation and success.

In the Company of the Guru, all the people of the world are saved. ||5||

Through the Guru's Word, my affairs are resolved.

Through the Guru's Word, I have obtained the nine treasures. ||6||

Whoever places his hopes in my Guru,

has the noose of death cut away. ||7||

Through the Guru's Word, my good karma has been awakened.

O Nanak, meeting with the Guru, I have found the Supreme Lord God. ||8||8||

Gauree, Fifth Mehl:

I remember the Guru with each and every breath.

The Guru is my breath of life, the True Guru is my wealth. ||1||Pause||

Beholding the Blessed Vision of the Guru's Darshan, I live.

I wash the Guru's Feet, and drink in this water. ||1||

I take my daily bath in the dust of the Guru's Feet.

The egotistical filth of countless incarnations is washed off. ||2||

I wave the fan over the Guru.

Giving me His Hand, He has saved me from the great fire. ||3||

I carry water for the Guru's household;

from the Guru, I have learned the Way of the One Lord. ||4||

I grind the corn for the Guru's household.

By His Grace, all my enemies have become friends. ||5||

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The Guru who gave me my soul,

has Himself purchased me, and made me His slave. ||6||

He Himself has blessed me with His Love.

Forever and ever, I humbly bow to the Guru. ||7||

My troubles, conflicts, fears, doubts and pains have been dispelled;

says Nanak, my Guru is All-powerful. ||8||9||

Gauree, Fifth Mehl:

Meet me, O my Lord of the Universe. Please bless me with Your Name.

Without the Naam, the Name of the Lord, cursed, cursed is love and intimacy. ||1||Pause||

Without the Naam, one who dresses and eats well

is like a dog, who falls in and eats impure foods. ||1||

Without the Naam, all occupations are useless, like decorations on a dead body. ||2||