- Guru Granth Sahib -

Rag Sri Raag

Hymns of the Saints

Hymn 1, Sri Raag Hymn 1
- Bhagat Kabir -

The mother thinks that her son is growing up; she does not understand that, day by day, his life is diminishing. Calling him, “Mine, mine”, she fondles him lovingly, while the Messenger of Death looks on and laughs. ||1||

You have misled the world so deeply in doubt. How can people understand You, when they are entranced by Maya? Says Kabeer, give up the pleasures of corruption, or else you will surely die of them. Meditate on the Lord, Oh mortal being, through the Word of His Bani; you shall be blessed with eternal life. In this way, shall you cross over the terrifying world-ocean. ||2||

As it pleases Him, people embrace love for the Lord, and doubt and delusion are dispelled from within. Intuitive peace and poise well up within, and the intellect is awakened to spiritual wisdom. By Guru’s Grace, the inner being is touched by the Lord’s Love. ||3||

In this association, there is no death. Recognizing the Hukam of His Command, you shall meet with your Lord and Master. ||1||

Ang 91,92

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