They steal others' wealth for the sake of their own bellies,
but the fire is not extinguished, and their thirst is not quenched.
Without serving the Lord, these are their rewards.
O Nanak, forgetting God, the unfortunate people are born, only to die. ||9||
Shalok:
I have wandered, searching in the ten directions - wherever I look, there I see Him.
The mind comes to be controlled, O Nanak, if He grants His Perfect Grace. ||10||
Pauree:
The tenth day of the lunar cycle: Overpower the ten sensory and motor organs;
your mind will be content, as you chant the Naam.
With your ears, hear the Praises of the Lord of the World;
with your eyes, behold the kind, Holy Saints.
With your tongue, sing the Glorious Praises of the Infinite Lord.
In your mind, remember the Perfect Lord God.
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With your hands and feet, work for the Saints.
O Nanak, this way of life is obtained by God's Grace. ||10||
Shalok:
Describe the Lord as the One, the One and Only. How rare are those who know the taste of this essence.
The Glories of the Lord of the Universe cannot be known. O Nanak, He is totally amazing and wonderful! ||11||
Pauree:
The eleventh day of the lunar cycle: Behold the Lord, the Lord, near at hand.
Subdue the desires of your sexual organs, and listen to the Lord's Name.
Let your mind be content, and be kind to all beings.
In this way, your fast will be successful.
Keep your wandering mind restrained in one place.
Your mind and body shall become pure, chanting the Lord's Name.
The Supreme Lord God is pervading amongst all.
O Nanak, sing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises; this alone is the eternal faith of Dharma. ||11||
Shalok:
Evil-mindedness is eliminated, by meeting with and serving the compassionate Holy Saints.
Nanak is merged with God; all his entanglements have come to an end. ||12||
Pauree:
The twelfth day of the lunar cycle: Dedicate yourself to giving charity, chanting the Naam and purification.
Worship the Lord with devotion, and get rid of your pride.
Drink in the Ambrosial Nectar of the Lord's Name, in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy.
The mind is satisfied by lovingly singing the Kirtan of God's Praises.
The Sweet Words of His Bani soothe everyone.
The soul, the subtle essence of the five elements, cherishes the Nectar of the Naam, the Name of the Lord.
This faith is obtained from the Perfect Guru.
O Nanak, dwelling upon the Lord, you shall not enter the womb of reincarnation again. ||12||
Shalok:
Engrossed in the three qualities, one's efforts do not succeed.