Here and hereafter, it does not leave him.

Nanak is imbued and enraptured with the Lord's subtle essence. ||3||27||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

If she renounces and eliminates her sexual desire, anger, greed and attachment, and her evil-mindedness and self-conceit as well;

and if, becoming humble, she serves Him, then she becomes dear to her Beloved's Heart. ||1||

Listen, O beautiful soul-bride: By the Word of the Holy Saint, you shall be saved.

Your pain, hunger and doubt shall vanish, and you shall obtain peace, O happy soul-bride. ||1||Pause||

Washing the Guru's feet, and serving Him, the soul is sanctified, and the thirst for sin is quenched.

If you become the slave of the slave of the Lord's slaves, then you shall obtain honor in the Court of the Lord. ||2||

This is right conduct, and this is the correct lifestyle, to obey the Command of the Lord's Will; this is your devotional worship.

One who practices this Mantra, O Nanak, swims across the terrifying world-ocean. ||3||28||

Section 08 - Raag Aasaa - Part 032

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl, Du-Padas:

You have been blessed with this human body.

This is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe.

Other efforts are of no use to you.

Joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, vibrate and meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

Make the effort, and cross over the terrifying world ocean.

This human life is passing away in vain, in the love of Maya. ||1||Pause||

I have not practiced meditation, penance, self-restraint or righteous living;

I have not served the Holy Saints, and I do not know the Lord, my King.

Says Nanak, my actions are vile and despicable;

O Lord, I seek Your Sanctuary - please, preserve my honor. ||2||29||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

Without You, there is no other for me; You alone are in my mind.

You are my Friend and Companion, God; why should my soul be afraid? ||1||

You are my support, You are my hope.

While sitting down or standing up, while sleeping or waking, with every breath and morsel of food, I never forget You. ||1||Pause||

Protect me, please protect me, O God; I have come to Your Sanctuary; the ocean of fire is so horrible.

The True Guru is the Giver of peace to Nanak; I am Your child, O Lord of the World. ||2||30||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

The Lord God has saved me, His slave.

My mind has surrendered to my Beloved; my fever has taken poison and died. ||1||Pause||

Cold and heat do not touch me at all, when I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord.

My consciousness is not affected by the witch, Maya; I take to the Sanctuary of the Lord's Lotus Feet. ||1||

By the Grace of the Saints, the Lord has shown His Mercy to me; He Himself is my Help and Support.