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One Universal Creator God. Truth Is The Name. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image Of The Undying. Beyond Birth. Self-Existent. By Guru's Grace:

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Shaloks In Addition To The Vaars.

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First Mehl:

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O you with swollen breasts, let your consciousness become deep and profound.

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O mother-in-law, how can I bow? Because of my stiff nipples, I cannot bow.

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O sister, those mansions built as high as mountains

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- I have seen them come crumbling down. O bride, do not be so proud of your nipples. ||1||

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O bride with deer-like eyes, listen to the words of deep and infinite wisdom.

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First, examine the merchandise, and then, make the deal.

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Proclaim that you will not associate with evil people; celebrate victory with your friends.

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This proclamation, to meet with your friends, O bride - give it some thought.

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Surrender mind and body to the Lord your Friend; this is the most excellent pleasure.

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Do not fall in love with one who is destined to leave.

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O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to those who understand this. ||2||

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If you wish to swim across the water, then consult those who know how to swim.

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Those who have survived these treacherous waves are very wise. ||3||

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The storm rages and the rain floods the land; thousands of waves rise and surge.

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If you cry out for help from the True Guru, you have nothing to fear - your boat will not sink. ||4||

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O Nanak, what has happened to the world?

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There is no guide or friend.

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There is no love, even among brothers and relatives.

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For the sake of the world, people have lost their faith. ||5||

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They cry and weep and wail.

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They slap their faces and pull their hair out.

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But if they chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord, they shall be absorbed into it.

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O Nanak, I am a sacrifice to them. ||6||

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O my mind, do not waver or walk on the crooked path; take the straight and true path.

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The terrible tiger is behind you, and the pool of fire is ahead.

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My soul is skeptical and doubtful, but I cannot see any other way to go.

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O Nanak, as Gurmukh, dwell with your Beloved Lord, and you shall be saved. ||7||

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The tiger is killed, and the mind is killed, through the Teachings of the True Guru.

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One who understands himself, meets with the Lord, and never dies again.

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