Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

 (Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Ang: 685)

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The hukamnama today is by Guru Nanak Devji, in Dhanaasree Raag, on Ang 685 of Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj.

DnwsrI mhlw 1 Gru 2 AstpdIAw (685-11)
Dhanaasree mehlaa 1 ghar 2 asatpadee-aa (685-11)
Dhanaasaree, First Mehla, Second House, Ashtapadees: (685-11)

<> siqgur pRswid ]
ik-oNkaar satgur parsaad.
One Continuous God, Eternal, True, Divine Enlightener, Merciful, Guru’s Grace.

guru swgru rqnI BrpUry ]
gur saagar ratnee bharpooray.
The Guru is the ocean, filled with pearls.

AMimRqu sMq cugih nhI dUry ]
amrit sant chugeh nahee dooray.
The devotees sip on the Ambrosial Nectar; they do not go far away from there.

hir rsu cog cugih pRB BwvY ]
har ras chog chugeh parabh bhaavai.
They taste the subtle essence of the Lord; they are loved by God.

srvr mih hMsu pRwnpiq pwvY ]1]
sarvar meh hans paraanpat paavai. ||1||
Within this pool, the swans find their Lord, the Lord of their souls. ||1||

ikAw bgu bpuVw CpVI nwie ]
ki-aa bag bapurhaa chhaprhee naa-ay.
What can the poor crane accomplish by bathing in the mud puddle?

kIciV fUbY mYlu n jwie ]1] rhwau ]
keecharh doobai mail na jaa-ay. ||1|| rahaa-o.
It sinks into the mire, and its filth is not washed away. ||1||Pause||

riK riK crn Dry vIcwrI ]
rakh rakh charan Dharay veechaaree.
After careful deliberation, the thoughtful person takes a step.

duibDw Coif Bey inrMkwrI ]
dubiDhaa chhod bha-ay nirankaaree.
Overcoming doubt, he becomes a devotee of the Formless Lord.

mukiq pdwrQu hir rs cwKy ]
mukat padaarath har ras chaakhay.
He obtains the treasure of liberation, and enjoys the sublime essence of the Lord.

Awvx jwx rhy guir rwKy ]2]
aavan jaan rahay gur raakhay. ||2||
His comings and goings end, and the Guru protects him. ||2||

srvr hMsw Coif n jwie ]
sarvar hansaa chhod na jaa-ay.
The swan do not leave this pool.

pRym Bgiq kir shij smwie ]
paraym bhagat kar sahj samaa-ay.
In loving devotional worship, they merge in the Celestial Lord.

srvr mih hMsu hMs mih swgru ]
sarvar meh hans hans meh saagar.
The swans are in the pool, and the pool is in the swans.

AkQ kQw gur bcnI Awdru ]3]
akath kathaa gur bachnee aadar. ||3||
They speak the Ineffable Speech, and they honor and revere the Guru’s Word. ||3||

suMn mMfl ieku jogI bYsy ]
sunn mandal ik jogee baisay.
The Yogi, the Primal Lord, sits within the celestial sphere of deepest Samaadhi.

nwir n purKu khhu koaU kYsy ]
naar na purakh kahhu ko-oo kaisay.
He is not male, and He is not female; how can anyone describe Him?

iqRBvx joiq rhy ilv lweI ]
taribhavan jot rahay liv laa-ee.
The three worlds continue to center their attention on His Light.

suir nr nwQ scy srxweI ]4]
sur nar naath sachay sarnaa-ee. ||4||
The silent sages and the yogic masters seek the Sanctuary of the True Lord. ||4||

Awnµd mUlu AnwQ ADwrI ]
aanand mool anaath aDhaaree.
The Lord is the source of bliss, the support of the helpless.

gurmuiK Bgiq shij bIcwrI ]
Gurmukh bhagat sahj beechaaree.
The Guru-oriented worship and contemplate the Celestial Lord.

Bgiq vCl BY kwtxhwry ]
bhagat vachhal bhai kaatanhaaray.
God is the Lover of His devotees, the Destroyer of fear.

haumY mwir imly pgu Dwry ]5]
ha-umai maar milay pag Dhaaray. ||5||
Subduing ego, one meets the Lord, and places his feet on the Path. ||5||

Aink jqn kir kwlu sMqwey ]
anik jatan kar kaal santaa-ay.
He makes many efforts, but still, the Messenger of Death tortures him.

mrxu ilKwie mMfl mih Awey ]
maran likhaa-ay mandal meh aa-ay.
Destined only to die, he comes into the world.

jnmu pdwrQu duibDw KovY ]
janam padaarath dubiDhaa khovai.
He wastes this precious human life doubting the potency of God.

Awpu n cInis BRim BRim rovY ]6]
aap na cheenas bharam bharam rovai. ||6||
He does not know his own self, and trapped by doubts, he cries out in pain. ||6||

khqau pVqau suxqau eyk ]
kahta-o parh-ta-o sunta-o ayk.
Speak, read and hear of the One Lord.

DIrj Drmu DrxIDr tyk ]
Dheeraj Dharam DharneeDhar tayk.
The Support of the earth shall bless you with courage, righteousness and protection.

jqu squ sMjmu irdY smwey ]
jat sat sanjam ridai samaa-ay.
Chastity, purity and self-restraint are infused into the heart,

cauQy pd kau jy mnu pqIAwey ]7]
cha-uthay pad ka-o jay man patee-aa-ay. ||7||
when one centers his mind in the fourth state. ||7||

swcy inrml mYlu n lwgY ]
saachay nirmal mail na laagai.
They are immaculate and true, and filth does not stick to them.

gur kY sbid Brm Bau BwgY ]
gur kai sabad bharam bha-o bhaagai.
Through the Word of the Guru’s Shabad, their doubt and fear depart.

sUriq mUriq Awid AnUpu ]
soorat moorat aad anoop.
The form and personality of the Primal Lord are incomparably beautiful.

nwnku jwcY swcu srUpu ]8]1]
naanak jaachai saach saroop. ||8||1||
Nanak begs for the Lord, the Embodiment of Truth. ||8||1||

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