- Guru Granth Sahib -

Rag Sri Raag
- Pehray -

M.4, The Hours
- Guru Ram Das -

Hymn 1, Pehray Hymn 3

In the first watch of the night, Oh my merchant friend, the Lord places you in the womb. You meditate on the Lord, and chant the Lord’s Name, Oh my merchant friend. You contemplate the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. Chanting the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, and meditating on it within the fire of the womb, your life is sustained by dwelling on the Naam. You are born and you come out, and your mother and father are delighted to see your face. Remember the One, Oh mortal, to whom the child belongs. As Gurmukh, reflect upon Him within your heart. Says Nanak, Oh mortal, in the first watch of the night, dwell upon the Lord, who shall shower you with His Grace. ||1||

In the second watch of the night, Oh my merchant friend, the mind is attached to the love of duality. Mother and father hug you close in their embrace, claiming, “He is mine, he is mine”; so is the child brought up, Oh my merchant friend. Your mother and father constantly hug you close in their embrace; in their minds, they believe that you will provide for them and support them. The fool does not know the One who gives; instead, he clings to the gift. Rare is the Gurmukh who reflects upon, meditates upon, and within his mind, is lovingly attached to the Lord. Says Nanak, in the second watch of the night, Oh mortal, death never devours you. ||2||

In the third watch of the night, Oh my merchant friend, your mind is entangled in worldly and household affairs. You think of wealth, and gather wealth, Oh my merchant friend, but you do not contemplate the Lord or the Lord’s Name. You never dwell upon the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, who will be your only Helper and Support in the end. This wealth, property and Maya are false. In the end, you must leave these, and depart in sorrow. Those whom the Lord, in His Mercy, unites with the Guru, reflect upon the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. Says Nanak, in the third watch of the night, Oh mortal, they go, and are united with the Lord. ||3||

In the fourth watch of the night, Oh my merchant friend, the Lord announces the time of departure. Serve the Perfect True Guru, Oh my merchant friend; your entire life-night is passing away. Serve the Lord each and every instant-do not delay! You shall become eternal throughout the ages. Enjoy ecstasy forever with the Lord, and do away with the pains of birth and death. Know that there is no difference between the Guru, the True Guru, and your Lord and Master. Meeting with Him, take pleasure in the Lord’s devotional service. Says Nanak, Oh mortal, in the fourth watch of the night, the life-night of the devotee is fruitful. ||4||1||3||

Ang 76,77

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