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Through the Shabad, they recognize the Dear Lord; through the Guru's Word, they are attuned to Truth.
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1628
Filth does not stick to the body of one who has secured a dwelling in his True Home.
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1629
When the Lord bestows His Glance of Grace, we obtain the True Name. Without the Name, who are our relatives? ||5||
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1630
Those who have realized the Truth are at peace throughout the four ages.
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1631
Subduing their egotism and desires, they keep the True Name enshrined in their hearts.
55
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1632
In this world, the only real profit is the Name of the One Lord; it is earned by contemplating the Guru. ||6||
55
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1633
Loading the Merchandise of the True Name, you shall gather in your profits forever with the Capital of Truth.
55
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1634
In the Court of the True One, you shall sit in truthful devotion and prayer.
55
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1635
Your account shall be settled with honor, in the Radiant Light of the Name of the Lord. ||7||
55
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1636
The Lord is said to be the Highest of the High; no one can perceive Him.
55
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1637
Wherever I look, I see only You. The True Guru has inspired me to see You.
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1638
The Divine Light within is revealed, O Nanak, through this intuitive understanding. ||8||3||
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1639
Siree Raag, First Mehl:
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1640
The fish did not notice the net in the deep and salty sea.
55
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1641
It was so clever and beautiful, but why was it so confident?
55
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1642
By its actions it was caught, and now death cannot be turned away from its head. ||1||
55
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1643
O Siblings of Destiny, just like this, see death hovering over your own heads!
55
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1644
People are just like this fish; unaware, the noose of death descends upon them. ||1||Pause||
55
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1645
The whole world is bound by death; without the Guru, death cannot be avoided.
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1646
Those who are attuned to Truth are saved; they renounce duality and corruption.
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1647
I am a sacrifice to those who are found to be Truthful in the True Court. ||2||
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1648
Think of the hawk preying on the birds, and the net in the hands of the hunter.
55
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1649
Those who are protected by the Guru are saved; the others are caught by the bait.
55
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1650
Without the Name, they are picked up and thrown away; they have no friends or companions. ||3||
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1651
God is said to be the Truest of the True; His Place is the Truest of the True.
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1652
Those who obey the True One-their minds abide in true meditation.
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1653
Those who become Gurmukh, and obtain spiritual wisdom-their minds and mouths are known to be pure. ||4||
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1654
Offer your most sincere prayers to the True Guru, so that He may unite you with your Best Friend.
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1655
Meeting your Best Friend, you shall find peace; the Messenger of Death shall take poison and die.
55
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1656
I dwell deep within the Name; the Name has come to dwell within my mind. ||5||
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1657
Without the Guru, there is only pitch darkness; without the Shabad, understanding is not obtained.
55
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1658
Through the Guru's Teachings, you shall be enlightened; remain absorbed in the Love of the True Lord.
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1659
Death does not go there; your light shall merge with the Light. ||6||
55
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1660
You are my Best Friend; You are All-knowing. You are the One who unites us with Yourself.
55
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1661
Through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, we praise You; You have no end or limitation.
55
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1662
Death does not reach that place, where the Infinite Word of the Guru's Shabad resounds. ||7||
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1663
By the Hukam of His Command, all are created. By His Command, actions are performed.
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1664
By His Command, all are subject to death; by His Command, they merge in Truth.
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1665
O Nanak, whatever pleases His Will comes to pass. Nothing is in the hands of these beings. ||8||4||
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1666
Siree Raag, First Mehl:
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1667
If the mind is polluted, then the body is polluted, and the tongue is polluted as well.
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