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Those who embody the energies of sattva-white light, raajas-red passion, and taamas-black darkness, abide in the Fear of God, along with the many created forms.

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This miserable deceiver Maya abides in the Fear of God; the Righteous Judge of Dharma is utterly afraid of Him as well. ||3||

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The entire expanse of the Universe is in the Fear of God; only the Creator Lord is without this Fear.

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Says Nanak, God is the companion of His devotees; His devotees look beautiful in the Court of the Lord. ||4||1||

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Maaroo, Fifth Mehl:

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The five year old orphan boy Dhroo, by meditating in remembrance on the Lord, became stationary and permanent.

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For the sake of his son, Ajaamal called out, "O Lord, Naaraayan", who struck down and killed the Messenger of Death. ||1||

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My Lord and Master has saved many, countless beings.

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I am meek, with little or no understanding, and unworthy; I seek protection at the Lord's Door. ||1||Pause||

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Baalmeek the outcaste was saved, and the poor hunter was saved as well.

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The elephant remembered the Lord in his mind for an instant, and so was carried across. ||2||

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He saved His devotee Prahlaad, and tore Harnaakhash with his nails.

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Bidar, the son of a slave-girl, was purified, and all his generations were redeemed. ||3||

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What sins of mine should I speak of? I am intoxicated with false emotional attachment.

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Nanak has entered the Sanctuary of the Lord; please, reach out and take me into Your embrace. ||4||2||

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Maaroo, Fifth Mehl:

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For the sake of riches, I wandered around in so many ways; I rushed around, making all sorts of efforts.

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The deeds I did in egotism and pride, have all been done in vain. ||1||

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Other days are of no use to me;

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please bless me with those days, O Dear God, on which I may sing the Lord's Praises. ||1||Pause||

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Gazing upon children, spouse, household and possessions, one is entangled in these.

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Tasting the wine of Maya, one is intoxicated, and never sings of the Lord, Har, Har. ||2||

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In this way, I have examined lots of methods, but without the Saints, it is not found.

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You are the Great Giver, the great and almighty God; I have come to beg a gift from You. ||3||

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Abandoning all pride and self-importance, I have sought the Sanctuary of the dust of the feet of the Lord's slave.

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Says Nanak, meeting with the Lord, I have become one with Him; I have found supreme bliss and peace. ||4||3||

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Maaroo, Fifth Mehl:

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In what place is the Name established? Where does egotism dwell?

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What injury have you suffered, listening to abuse from someone else's mouth? ||1||

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Listen: who are you, and where did you come from?

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You don't even know how long you will stay here; you have no hint of when you shall leave. ||1||Pause||

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Wind and water have patience and tolerance; the earth has compassion and forgiveness, no doubt.

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The union of the five tattvas - the five elements - has brought you into being. Which of these is evil? ||2||

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The Primal Lord, the Architect of Destiny, formed your form; He also burdened you with egotism.

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He alone is born and dies; He alone comes and goes. ||3||

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Nothing of the color and the form of the creation shall remain; the entire expanse is transitory.

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Prays Nanak, when He brings His play to its close, then only the One, the One Lord remains. ||4||4||

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