JAPJI SAHIB PAURI 1-5
JAPJI SAHIB
MOOL MANTRA
Ek Onkar Satnam
Karta Purukh Nirbhau Nirvair
Akal Murat Ajuni Saibhang Gurprasad
Akal Murat Ajuni Saibhang Gurprasad
Japu Aad Sach Jugaad Sach Hai Bhi Sach Nanak
Hosi Bhi Sach
Translation
There is One Creator of this seamless endless
universe; the fabric of space & time; its myriad inhabitants,
earth, water, fire, air and the elements of chemistry; the sun, moon and the
stars. The Purusha, the Creator fears no one, has no enemies, is eternal,
unborn, unchangeable and self effulgent. He is realised by the divine grace of
the True Guru. Guiding the mind to meditate &
chant the holy name of the Lord, this verse hails the
timeless existence of the True One. The Primeval Supreme Lord is the only truth to
be sought in this evanescent material world.
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| Guru Nanak Dev Ji |
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PAURI-1
Soche Soch Na Hovai Je Sochi Lakh Vaar
Chupe Chup Na
Hovai Je Laa-ay Raha Liv Taar
Bhukhia Bhukh Na Utrai Je Banna Puria Bhaar
Sahas Sianpa Lakh Hohi Ta Ik Na Chale Naal
Kiv Sachiara Hoiai Kiv Kurai Tute Paal
Hukam Rajaai Chalna Nanak Likhiya Naal
Bhukhia Bhukh Na Utrai Je Banna Puria Bhaar
Sahas Sianpa Lakh Hohi Ta Ik Na Chale Naal
Kiv Sachiara Hoiai Kiv Kurai Tute Paal
Hukam Rajaai Chalna Nanak Likhiya Naal
Translation
Guru Nanak Devji preaches that total surrender to
the Supreme Lord is the only way to quieten the mind. Illusory energy (Maya)
puts it in a state of strong vibratory motion predisposing it to thoughts which
give rise to greed, lies and deceit. Desires of the mind are endless; its lust
for material manifestations ceaseless. This motion invokes intellectual
thoughts also, giving rise to ego. Meditation and silence alone cannot stop its
incessant chattering. Only by the grace of the True One can the mind be brought
to a state of absolute serenity as it takes refuge in the Supreme Soul.
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PAURI-2
Hukumi Hovan Aakar Hukum Na Kahiya Jai
Hukumi Hovan Jeev
Hukum Mile Vadiyai
Hukumi Uttam Neech
Hukum Likhe Dukh Sukh Paiyeh
Ikna Hukumi
Bakhsheesh Ik Hukumi Sada Bhuvaiyeh
Hukme Andar Sab Ko
Bahar Hukum Na Koi
Nanak Hukume Je
Bujhe Te Haume Kahe Na Koi
Translation
It is by His unfathomable will that consciousness
takes forms in the shapes of humans, animals, plants, oceans, planets, stars
and the like. Souls are His creation and through His command glory
is ordained. Happiness and unhappiness, highs and lows of life are
written in His command. Fortunate few are blessed and delivered from the cycle
of birth and death while others wander from one life to another
aimlessly. Everyone works under His command and no one goes beyond. The Guru explains that the
surrendered soul who understands this has no ego left.
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PAURI-3
Gavaai Ko Taan
Hovai Kisai Taan Gaavai Ko Daat Jaanai Neesaan
Gaavai Ko Gun
Vadaaiyavichar Gaavai Ko Vidiaavikham Vichar
Gaavai Ko Saaj
Karay Tan Khayh Gavaai Ko Jee- a Lai Fir Dayh
Gaavai Ko Jaapai
Disai Door Gaavai Ko Vaykhai Haadraa Hadoor
Kathnaa Kathee Na Aavai Tot Kath Kath Kathee Kotee Kot
Kot
Daydaa Day Laiday Thak Paahi Jugaa Jugantar Khaahi Khaahi
Hukmee Hukam Chalaa-ay Raahu Nanak Vigsai Vayparvaahu
Translation
We mortals praise the Lord with our limited
understanding. Some sing of His power, the power that knows itself. Some are
able to fathom the signs He reveals to His chosen devotees. Some glorify His
virtues, His greatness and charm. Others by indulging in philosophical studies,
sing of the knowledge which He has bestowed upon mankind to make life
intelligible. Some believe He sculpts the body only to reduce it to dust;
others claim He takes life away and then restores it. There are some who say He
is so far away; yet there are others who think that He is close by, within
reach. There are innumerable preachers giving sermons and singing of His
limitless glories. The mighty Lord keeps giving, even though the
receivers get tired of receiving. Forever, throughout ages, mortals have taken
from Him and yet He gives. The Commander leads us through the path by His will.
Guru Nanak Devji says that the Lord is carefree, watching us and delighting in
His creation.
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PAURI-4
Saachaa Saahib
Saach Naae Bhaakhiaa Bhao Apaar
Aakhehi Mangehi
Dehi Dehi Daat Karey Daataar
Fayr Ke Agai Rakheeai
Jit Disai Darbaar
Muhau Ke Bolan
Boliai Jit Sun Dharey Piaar
Amrit Veylaa Sach
Naao Vadiaai Veechaar
Karmi Aavai Kapra
Nadri Mokh Duaar
Nanak Evai Jaaneeai
Sabh Aapay Sachiaar
Translation
True is the Lord
True is His name; He is worshiped lovingly by His true devotees. Ask and He
shall give; His treasures are inexhaustible. What can we give Him in return to
be blessed with a vision of His royal court in all its splendour. What words
can gain His love; remembering His name and singing His praises in the ambrosial
dawn may draw His attention. Due to some
good deeds in the past birth the soul has obtained this robe of human form; the
pathway to liberation. Guru Nanak Devji says that everything dwells in the True
One.
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PAURI-5
Thaapia Na jaye
Keeta Na Hoye Aape Aap Niranjan Soay
Jin Seviya Tin Paaiya
Maan Nanak Gaaviye Gunee Nidhaan
Gaaviye Suniye Man
Rakhiye Bhaao Dukh Parhar Sukh Ghar Lai Jaiye
Gurmukh Nadaa
Gurmukh Vaydaa Gurmukh Rahiya Samaae
Gur Eesar Gur
Gorakh Barmaa Gur Parbatee Maayee
Jay Hao Jaana
Aakha Naahee Kahna Kathan Na Jaayee
Gura Ik Dayhi
Bujhaai Sabhna Jeea Ka Ik Data So Mai Bisri Na Jai
Translation
The Lord cannot be
created; He is unborn, eternal and unchanging. Honour comes to those who serve Him.
The Guru
urges the devotees to sing praises of His endless virtues. To sing and
hear of the True One with love; to be
free from pain and bring happiness to the mind. The Guru’s word is Naada, the celestial
melody which silences the inner noise of the mind; the Guru’s word is the
wisdom of the Vedas, pervading all creation. The Guru himself is the Holy
Trinity, Shiva- the destroyer, Vishnu-the provider and Brahma-the creator; the
Guru is Parvati Mai- wife of God Shiva. It may be possible to know the Lord,
but impossible to describe Him. The Guru has taught one lesson that the Lord, the
provider of the bounty of this life, should never be forgotten.
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