Like the dragon, the slanderer carries his huge, useless loads, and burns in his own fire. ||1||

Nanak proclaims and announces what happens at the Door of the Transcendent Lord.

The humble devotees of the Lord are forever in bliss; singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises, they blossom forth. ||2||10||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

Even though I totally decorated myself,

still, my mind was not satisfied.

I applied various scented oils to my body,

and yet, I did not obtain even a tiny bit of pleasure from this.

Within my mind, I hold such a desire,

that I may live only to behold my Beloved, O my mother. ||1||

O mother, what should I do? This mind cannot rest.

It is bewitched by the tender love of my Beloved. ||1||Pause||

Garments, ornaments, and such exquisite pleasures

- I look upon these as of no account.

Likewise, honor, fame, dignity and greatness,

obedience by the whole world,

and a household as beautiful as a jewel.

If I am pleasing to God's Will, then I shall be blessed, and forever in bliss. ||2||

With foods and delicacies of so many different kinds,

and such abundant pleasures and entertainments,

power and property and absolute command

- with these, the mind is not satisfied, and its thirst is not quenched.

Without meeting Him, this day does not pass.

Meeting God, I find peace. ||3||

By searching and seeking, I have heard this news,

that without the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, no one swims across.

One who has this good destiny written upon his forehead, finds the True Guru.

His hopes are fulfilled, and his mind is satisfied.

When one meets God, then his thirst is quenched.

Nanak has found the Lord, within his mind and body. ||4||11||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl, Panch-Padas:

Section 08 - Raag Aasaa - Part 028

First, your social status is high.

Second, you are honored in society.

Third, your home is beautiful.

But you are so ugly, with self-conceit in your mind. ||1||

O beautiful, attractive, wise and clever woman:

you have been trapped by your pride and attachment. ||1||Pause||

Your kitchen is so clean.

You take your bath, and worship, and apply the crimson mark upon your forehead;

with your mouth you speak wisdom, but you are destroyed by pride.

The dog of greed has ruined you in every way. ||2||

You wear your robes and enjoy pleasures;

you practice good conduct to impress people;

you apply scented oils of sandalwood and musk,

but your constant companion is the demon of anger. ||3||

Other people may be your water-carriers;

in this world, you may be a ruler.

Gold, silver and wealth may be yours,

but the goodness of your conduct has been destroyed by sexual promiscuity. ||4||