My Beloved has drawn me near to Him, and seated me on His Bed;

I have escaped the clutches of others. ||2||

In the mansion of my heart, shines the Light of the Shabad.

My Husband Lord is blissful and playful. ||3||

According to the destiny written upon my forehead, my Husband Lord has come home to me.

Servant Nanak has obtained the eternal marriage. ||4||2||53||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

My mind is attached to the True Name.

My dealings with other people are only superficial. ||1||

Outwardly, I am on good terms with all;

but I remain detached, like the lotus upon the water. ||1||Pause||

By word of mouth, I talk with everyone;

but I keep God clasped to my heart. ||2||

I may appear utterly terrible,

but my mind is the dust of all men's feet.

Servant Nanak has found the Perfect Guru.

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Inwardly and outwardly, He has shown me the One Lord. ||4||3||54||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

The mortal revels in joy, in the vigor of youth;

but without the Name, he mingles with dust. ||1||

He may wear ear-rings and fine clothes,

and have a comfortable bed, and his mind may be so proud. ||1||Pause||

He may have elephants to ride, and golden umbrellas over his head;

but without devotional worship to the Lord, he is buried beneath the dirt. ||2||

He may enjoy many women, of exquisite beauty;

but without the sublime essence of the Lord, all tastes are tasteless. ||3||

Deluded by Maya, the mortal is led into sin and corruption.

Nanak seeks the Sanctuary of God, the All-powerful, Compassionate Lord. ||4||4||55||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

There is a garden, in which so many plants have grown.

They bear the Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam as their fruit. ||1||

Consider this, O wise one,

by which you may attain the state of Nirvaanaa.

All around this garden are pools of poison, but within it is the Ambrosial Nectar, O Siblings of Destiny. ||1||Pause||

There is only one gardener who tends it.

He takes care of every leaf and branch. ||2||

He brings all sorts of plants and plants them there.

They all bear fruit - none is without fruit. ||3||

One who receives the Ambrosial Fruit of the Naam from the Guru

- O Nanak, such a servant crosses over the ocean of Maya. ||4||5||56||

Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

The pleasures of royalty are derived from Your Name.

I attain Yoga, singing the Kirtan of Your Praises. ||1||

All comforts are obtained in Your Shelter.

The True Guru has removed the veil of doubt. ||1||Pause||

Understanding the Command of the Lord's Will, I revel in pleasure and joy.

Serving the True Guru, I obtain the supreme state of Nirvaanaa. ||2||

One who recognizes You is recognized as a householder, and as a renunciate.