61 : 1871
Through truth and intuitive poise, great honor is obtained, with the Support of the Naam and the Glory of the Lord.

61 : 1872
As it pleases You, Lord, please save and protect me. Without You, O my Husband Lord, who else is there for me? ||3||

61 : 1873
Reading their books over and over again, people continue making mistakes; they are so proud of their religious robes.

61 : 1874
But what is the use of bathing at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, when the filth of stubborn pride is within the mind?

61 : 1875
Other than the Guru, who can explain that within the mind is the Lord, the King, the Emperor? ||4||

61 : 1876
The Treasure of the Lord's Love is obtained by the Gurmukh, who contemplates the essence of reality.

61 : 1877
The bride eradicates her selfishness, and adorns herself with the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

61 : 1878
Within her own home, she finds her Husband, through infinite love for the Guru. ||5||

61 : 1879
Applying oneself to the service of the Guru, the mind is purified, and peace is obtained.

61 : 1880
The Word of the Guru's Shabad abides within the mind, and egotism is eliminated from within.

61 : 1881
The Treasure of the Naam is acquired, and the mind reaps the lasting profit. ||6||

61 : 1882
If He grants His Grace, then we obtain it. We cannot find it by our own efforts.

61 : 1883
Remain attached to the Feet of the Guru, and eradicate selfishness from within.

61 : 1884
Attuned to Truth, you shall obtain the True One. ||7||

61 : 1885
Everyone makes mistakes; only the Guru and the Creator are infallible.

61 : 1886
One who instructs his mind with the Guru's Teachings comes to embrace love for the Lord.

61 : 1887
O Nanak, do not forget the Truth; you shall receive the Infinite Word of the Shabad. ||8||12||

61 : 1888
Siree Raag, First Mehl:

61 : 1889
The enticing desire for Maya leads people to become emotionally attached to their children, relatives, households and spouses.

61 : 1890
The world is deceived and plundered by riches, youth, greed and egotism.

61 : 1891
The drug of emotional attachment has destroyed me, as it has destroyed the whole world. ||1||

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61 : 1892
O my Beloved, I have no one except You.

61 : 1893
Without You, nothing else pleases me. Loving You, I am at peace. ||1||Pause||

61 : 1894
I sing the Praises of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, with love; I am content with the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

61 : 1895
Whatever is seen shall pass away. So do not be attached to this false show.

61 : 1896
Like a traveller in his travels, you have come. Behold the caravan leaving each day. ||2||

61 : 1897
Many preach sermons, but without the Guru, understanding is not obtained.

61 : 1898
If someone receives the Glory of the Naam, he is attuned to truth and blessed with honor.

61 : 1899
Those who are pleasing to You are good; no one is counterfeit or genuine. ||3||

61 : 1900
In the Guru's Sanctuary we are saved. The assets of the self-willed manmukhs are false.

61 : 1901
The eight metals of the King are made into coins by the Word of His Shabad.

61 : 1902
The Assayer Himself assays them, and He places the genuine ones in His Treasury. ||4||

61 : 1903
Your Value cannot be appraised; I have seen and tested everything.

61 : 1904
By speaking, His Depth cannot be found. Abiding in truth, honor is obtained.

61 : 1905
Through the Guru's Teachings, I praise You; otherwise, I cannot describe Your Value. ||5||

61 : 1906
That body which does not appreciate the Naam-that body is infested with egotism and conflict.

61 : 1907
Without the Guru, spiritual wisdom is not obtained; other tastes are poison.

61 : 1908
Without virtue, nothing is of any use. The taste of Maya is bland and insipid. ||6||

61 : 1909
Through desire, people are cast into the womb and reborn. Through desire, they taste the sweet and sour flavors.

61 : 1910
Bound by desire, they are led on, beaten and struck on their faces and mouths.

61 : 1911
Bound and gagged and assaulted by evil, they are released only through the Name, through the Guru's Teachings. ||7||

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