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645
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1974
They do not know the state of their own minds; they are deluded by doubt and egotism.
645
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1975
By Guru's Grace, the Fear of God is obtained; by great good fortune, the Lord comes to abide in the mind.
645
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1976
When the Fear of God comes, the mind is restrained, and through the Word of the Shabad, the ego is burnt away.
645
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1977
Those who are imbued with Truth are immaculate; their light merges in the Light.
645
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1978
Meeting the True Guru, one obtains the Name; O Nanak, he is absorbed in peace. ||2||
645
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1979
Pauree:
645
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1980
The pleasures of kings and emperors are pleasing, but they last for only a few days.
645
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1981
These pleasures of Maya are like the color of the safflower, which wears off in a moment.
645
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1982
They do not go with him when he departs; instead, he carries the load of sins upon his head.
645
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1983
When death seizes him, and marches him away, then he looks absolutely hideous.
645
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1984
That lost opportunity will not come into his hands again, and in the end, he regrets and repents. ||6||
645
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1985
Shalok, Third Mehl:
645
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1986
Those who turn their faces away from the True Guru, suffer in sorrow and bondage.
645
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1987
Again and again, they are born only to die; they cannot meet their Lord.
645
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1988
The disease of doubt does not depart, and they find only pain and more pain.
645
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1989
O Nanak, if the Gracious Lord forgives, then one is united in Union with the Word of the Shabad. ||1||
645
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1990
Third Mehl:
645
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1991
Those who turn their faces away from the True Guru, shall find no place of rest or shelter.
645
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1992
They wander around from door to door, like a woman forsaken, with a bad character and a bad reputation.
645
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1993
O Nanak, the Gurmukhs are forgiven, and united in Union with the True Guru. ||2||
645
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1994
Pauree:
645
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1995
Those who serve the True Lord, the Destroyer of ego, cross over the terrifying world-ocean.
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645
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1996
Those who chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, are passed over by the Messenger of Death.
645
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1997
Those who meditate on the Lord, go to His Court in robes of honor.
645
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1998
They alone serve You, O Lord, whom You bless with Grace.
645
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1999
I sing continually Your Glorious Praises, O Beloved; as Gurmukh, my doubts and fears have been dispelled. ||7||
645
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2000
Shalok, Third Mehl:
645
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2001
Upon the plate, three things have been placed; this is the sublime, ambrosial food of the Lord.
645
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2002
Eating this, the mind is satisfied, and the Door of Salvation is found.
645
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2003
It is so difficult to obtain this food, O Saints; it is obtained only by contemplating the Guru.
645
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2004
Why should we cast this riddle out of our minds? We should keep it ever enshrined in our hearts.
645
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2005
The True Guru has posed this riddle. The Guru's Sikhs have found its solution.
645
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2006
O Nanak, he alone understands this, whom the Lord inspires to understand. The Gurmukhs work hard, and find the Lord. ||1||
645
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2007
Third Mehl:
645
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2008
Those whom the Primal Lord unites, remain in Union with Him; they focus their consciousness on the True Guru.
645
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2009
Those whom the Lord Himself separates, remain separated; in the love of duality, they are ruined.
645
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2010
O Nanak, without good karma, what can anyone obtain? He earns what he is pre-destined to receive. ||2||
645
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2011
Pauree:
645
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2012
Sitting together, the companions sing the Songs of the Lord's Praises.
645
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2013
They praise the Lord's Name continually; they are a sacrifice to the Lord.
645
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2014
Those who hear, and believe in the Lord's Name, to them I am a sacrifice.
645
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2015
O Lord, let me unite with the Gurmukhs, who are united with You.
645
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2016
I am a sacrifice to those who, day and night, behold their Guru. ||8||
645
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2017
Shalok, Third Mehl:
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