1036 : 1961
There were no castes or social classes, no religious robes, no Brahmin or Kh'shaatriya.

1036 : 1962
There were no demi-gods or temples, no cows or Gaayatri prayer.

1036 : 1963
There were no burnt offerings, no ceremonial feasts, no cleansing rituals at sacred shrines of pilgrimage; no one worshipped in adoration. ||10||

1036 : 1964
There was no Mullah, there was no Qazi.

1036 : 1965
There was no Shaykh, or pilgrims to Mecca.

1036 : 1966
There was no king or subjects, and no worldly egotism; no one spoke of himself. ||11||

1036 : 1967
There was no love or devotion, no Shiva or Shakti - no energy or matter.

1036 : 1968
There were no friends or companions, no semen or blood.

1036 : 1969
He Himself is the banker, and He Himself is the merchant. Such is the Pleasure of the Will of the True Lord. ||12||

1036 : 1970
There were no Vedas, Korans or Bibles, no Simritees or Shaastras.

1036 : 1971
There was no recitation of the Puraanas, no sunrise or sunset.

1036 : 1972
The Unfathomable Lord Himself was the speaker and the preacher; the unseen Lord Himself saw everything. ||13||

1036 : 1973
When He so willed, He created the world.

1036 : 1974
Without any supporting power, He sustained the universe.

1036 : 1975
He created Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; He fostered enticement and attachment to Maya. ||14||

1036 : 1976
How rare is that person who listens to the Word of the Guru's Shabad.

1036 : 1977
He created the creation, and watches over it; the Hukam of His Command is over all.

1036 : 1978
He formed the planets, solar systems and nether regions, and brought what was hidden to manifestation. ||15||

1036 : 1979
No one knows His limits.

1036 : 1980
This understanding comes from the Perfect Guru.

1036 : 1981
O Nanak, those who are attuned to the Truth are wonderstruck; singing His Glorious Praises, they are filled with wonder. ||16||3||15||

1036 : 1982
Maaroo, First Mehl:

1036 : 1983
He Himself created the creation, remaining unattached.

1036 : 1984
The Merciful Lord has established His True Home.

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1036 : 1985
Binding together air, water and fire, He created the fortress of the body. ||1||

1036 : 1986
The Creator established the nine gates.

1036 : 1987
In the Tenth Gate, is the dwelling of the infinite, unseen Lord.

1036 : 1988
The seven seas are overflowing with the Ambrosial Water; the Gurmukhs are not stained with filth. ||2||

1036 : 1989
The lamps of the sun and the moon fill all with light.

1036 : 1990
Creating them, He beholds His own glorious greatness.

1036 : 1991
The Giver of peace is forever the embodiment of Light; from the True Lord, glory is obtained. ||3||

1036 : 1992
Within the fortress are the stores and markets; the business is transacted there.

1036 : 1993
The Supreme Merchant weighs with the perfect weights.

1036 : 1994
He Himself buys the jewel, and He Himself appraises its value. ||4||

1036 : 1995
The Appraiser appraises its value.

1036 : 1996
The Independent Lord is overflowing with His treasures.

1036 : 1997
He holds all powers, He is all-pervading; how few are those who, as Gurmukh, understand this. ||5||

1036 : 1998
When He bestows His Glance of Grace, one meets the Perfect Guru.

1036 : 1999
The tyrannical Messenger of Death cannot strike him then.

1036 : 2000
He blossoms forth like the lotus flower in the water; he blossoms forth in joyful meditation. ||6||

1036 : 2001
He Himself rains down the Ambrosial Stream of jewels, diamonds, and rubies of priceless value.

1036 : 2002
When they meet the True Guru, then they find the Perfect Lord; they obtain the treasure of Love. ||7||

1036 : 2003
Whoever receives the priceless treasure of Love

1036 : 2004
- his weight never decreases; he has perfect weight.

1036 : 2005
The trader of Truth becomes true, and obtains the merchandise. ||8||

1036 : 2006
How rare are those who obtain the true merchandise.

1036 : 2007
Meeting the Perfect True Guru, one meets with the Lord.

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