Punjabi is a spoken language (dialect) but Gurmukhi is its script, in which it is written. Punjabi has been the spoken language of the people in Punjab since prehistoric times. Baba Farid who was a mystic poet (1173-1266), born in Multan, now in Pakistan wrote his kalam in Punjabi around 8oo years ago rather than in Persian as was the norm of the day. A part of Baba Farid’s writings appear in the Guru Granth Sahib. In Pakistan, Punjabi is written in Shahmukhi.

Punjabi, until the birth of Sikhism was only a spoken dialect and did not have a script for its proper pronunciation expressions and writing. Guru Nanak Sahib developed the script for Punjabi language by selecting appropriate letters from other scripts current in north India and creating some new ones. He perfected the script with acrophils and laid down the rules for its grammar. The alphabet has thirty five letters. He composed a hymn enshrined in Guru Granth Sahib in Rag Asa M1, on pages 432 to 434, as “Patti” in the form of an acoustic, making use of the 35-letter alphabet. Thus the Sikhs developed their dialect into written language.

It gave the Sikhs a written language distinct from language of Hindus (Sanskrit / Vedas) and Muslims (Arabic / Quran). The script was named Gurmukhi (The script used to write the language spoken from the mouth of the Guru) by his successor,

Guru Angad, who greatly propagated the use of Gurmukhi letters in his drive for literacy among his followers–“The Sikhs”. He prepared primers (Bal-updesh) of Punjabi / Gurmukhi alphabet and made copies of Guru Nanak’s hymns and distributed them among the people leading to the increase in the number of literates in the Punjab. Thus he broke the monopoly of the Brahmin over learning.

Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru compiled , Aad Granth (Guru Granth Sahib), the holy Sikh scripture in Gurmukhi script in 1604 A.D and installed the first volume reverentially in the building, which had been completed by him three years earlier.

Teaching of Punjabi in Gurmukhi script started in Oriental College Lahore in 1877. The Punjab Legislative Assembly under the Chief-Minister Sardar Lachman Singh Gill in 1967, legislated and made Punjabi in Gurmukhi script as the official language of the Punjab. Now there is Punjabi University in Patiala, which is the second university in the whole world established in the name of a language, the first one being Hebrew university in Israel.

In order to understand Gurbani, it is essential have a grasp of Punjabi and Gurmukhi:-

• ਦੀਵਾ ਬਲੈ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Suhi M. 1, GGS. 791-2),
  Dheevaa Balai Andhhaeraa Jaae ||
  When the lamp is lit, the darkness is dispelled;

ਬੇਦ ਪਾਠ ਮਤਿ ਪਾਪਾ ਖਾਇ ॥
Baedh Paath Math Paapaa Khaae ||
Reading the Vedas, sinful intellect is destroyed.

ਉਗਵੈ ਸੂਰੁ ਨ ਜਾਪੈ ਚੰਦੁ ॥
Ougavai Soor N Jaapai Chandh ||
When the sun rises, the moon is not visible.

ਜਹ ਗਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰਗਾਸੁ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਮਿਟੰਤੁ ॥
Jeh Giaan Pragaas Agiaan Mittanth ||
Wherever spiritual wisdom appears, ignorance is dispelled.

ਬੇਦ ਪਾਠ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਕੀ ਕਾਰ ॥
Baedh Paath Sansaar Kee Kaar ||
Reading the Vedas is the world’s occupation;

ਪੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਕਰਹਿ ਬੀਚਾਰ ॥
Parrih Parrih Panddith Karehi Beechaar ||
The Pandits read them, study them and contemplate them.

ਬਿਨੁ ਬੂਝੇ ਸਭ ਹੋਇ ਖੁਆਰ ॥
Bin Boojhae Sabh Hoe Khuaar ||
Without understanding, all are ruined.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਉਤਰਸਿ ਪਾਰਿ ॥੧॥
Naanak Guramukh Outharas Paar ||1||
O Nanak, the Gurmukh is carried across. ||1||

• ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਇਸੁ ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਚਾਨਣੁ ਕਰਮਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਏ ॥੧॥ (Sri Raag M. 3, GGS. 67-10).
  Gurabaanee Eis Jag Mehi Chaanan Karam Vasai Man Aaeae ||1||
  Gurbani is the Light to illuminate this world; by His Grace, it comes to abide within the mind. ||1||

Gurbani is light-house and Gurbani without Punjabi and Gurmukhi cannot be accessed. So there is need to learn to speak Punjabi and write in Gurmukhi.

It is sad that some people in Punjab during census say in Punjabi that their Maa Boli is other than Punjabi even when they communicate with their elders only in Punjabi. Such people are unlucky to deprive themselves of the treasure in Guru Granth Sahib.

The best that happened to me after witnessing the horrors of partition of India was that I was able to enroll in the Sri Teg Bahadur Khalsa Higher Secondary School in Karol Bagh/Dev Nagar in Delhi (1948), where I learnt Punjabi language after learning Urdu in my primary School in Rawalpindi. Learning Gurmukhi/Punjabi gave me a new lease of life of joy and fulfilment. I was able to read the Guru Granth Sahib at age 15 and was placed in merit in the all India Dharmak Examination held by the SGPC at the age of 17.

Kirpal Singh
Wellington, New Zealand
PS – The Indian High Commission of India in Wellington, NZ is going to celebrate Punjabi Week on the 3rd November 2024. I shall endeavour to share an excerpts from the above write-up to the gathering on this occasion.

‘Amrit’ has a considerable importance in the Sikhi. The common usages are: Amrit Bani (including Amrit Keertan), Amrit-vela, and the Amrit-initiation ceremony. The latter two are linked to Amrit primarily because of the Gur-Bani component.

In addition the term ‘Amrit’ has been used extensively in the Gurbani as an adjective to bring divinity into various aspects in our daily-life. Hereunder are given some Gurbani Tuks to elaborate further the significance of ‘Amrit’:-

What is Amrit?

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹੈ ਮਿਲਿ ਪੀਵਹੁ ਭਾਈ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 318).
The treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is Ambrosial Nectar; meet together and drink it in, O Siblings of Destiny.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕੁ ਹੀਰਾ ਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਨੋ ਮੰਤਾਨੀ ॥ (Raag Dhanaasree M. 5, GGS. 671).
anmrith naam niramolak heeraa gur dheeno manthaanee ||
The Ambrosial Naam, the Name of the Lord, is a priceless jewel. The Guru has given me this advice.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕੁ ਹਰਿ ਜਸੁ ਤਿਨਿ ਪਾਇਓ ਜਿਸੁ ਕਿਰਪੈਨ ॥ Raag Dhanaasree M. 5, GGS. 674).
anmrith naam niramolak har jas thin paaeiou jis kirapain ||
The Ambrosial Naam, the Name of the Lord, and the Praises of the Lord are priceless; he alone obtains them, whom the Lord blesses with His Mercy.

Where and how to find Amrit?

• ਸੁਰਿ ਨਰ ਮੁਨਿ ਜਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਖੋਜਦੇ ਸੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ॥(Raag Raamkalee M. 3, GGS. 918).
  The angelic beings and the silent sages search for the Ambrosial Nectar; this Amrit is obtained from the Guru.

ਪਾਇਆ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਗੁਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕੀਨੀ ਸਚਾ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥
This Amrit is obtained, when the Guru grants His Grace; He enshrines the True Lord within the mind.

ਜੀਅ ਜੰਤ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਧੁ ਉਪਾਏ ਇਕਿ ਵੇਖਿ ਪਰਸਣਿ ਆਇਆ ॥
All living beings and creatures were created by You; only some come to see the Guru, and seek His blessing.

ਲਬੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ਚੂਕਾ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਭਲਾ ਭਾਇਆ ॥
Their greed, avarice and egotism are dispelled, and the True Guru seems sweet.

ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਪਿ ਤੁਠਾ ਤਿਨਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੧੩॥
Says Nanak, those with whom the Lord is pleased, obtain the Amrit, through the Guru. ||13||

• ਗੁਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਿੰਨੀ ਦੇਹੁਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਬੁਰਕੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥ (Raag Aasaa M. 4, GGS. 449).
  The Guru’s body is drenched with Ambrosial Nectar; He sprinkles it upon me, O Lord King.

ਜਿਨਾ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਈਆ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਛਕਿ ਛਕੇ ॥
Those whose minds are pleased with the Word of the Guru’s Bani, drink in the Ambrosial Nectar again and again.

• ਹਰਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਗਤਿ ਭੰਡਾਰ ਹੈ ਗੁਰ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪਾਸੇ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥(Raag Aasaa M. 4, GGS. 449).
  The treasure of Ambrosial Nectar the Lord’s devotional service is found through the Guru, the True Guru, O Lord King.

ਗੁਰੁ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸਚਾ ਸਾਹੁ ਹੈ ਸਿਖ ਦੇਇ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਸੇ ॥
The Guru, the True Guru, is the True Banker, who gives to His Sikh the capital of the Lord.

• ਥਾਲ ਵਿਚਿ ਤਿੰਨਿ ਵਸਤੂ ਪਈਓ ਸਤੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੋ ॥ (Mundaavanee M. 5, GGS. 1429).
  Upon this Plate, three things have been placed: Truth, Contentment and Contemplation.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਠਾਕੁਰ ਕਾ ਪਇਓ ਜਿਸ ਕਾ ਸਭਸੁ ਅਧਾਰੋ ॥
The Ambrosial Nectar of the Naam, the Name of our Lord and Master, has been placed upon it as well; it is the Support of all.

ਜੇ ਕੋ ਖਾਵੈ ਜੇ ਕੋ ਭੁੰਚੈ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਹੋਇ ਉਧਾਰੋ ॥
One who eats it and enjoys it shall be saved.

ਏਹ ਵਸਤੁ ਤਜੀ ਨਹ ਜਾਈ ਨਿਤ ਨਿਤ ਰਖੁ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰੋ ॥
This thing can never be forsaken; keep this always and forever in your mind.

• ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਪੀਤੈ ਤਿਖ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Malar M. 4, GGS. 1283-3).
  The Name of the Lord is Ambrosial Nectar; drinking it in, thirst is quenched.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਪੀਆ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਬਹੁੜਿ ਨ ਲਾਗੀ ਆਇ ॥੧॥
O Nanak, those Gurmukhs who drink it in shall never again be afflicted by thirst. ||1||

• ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ਹੈ ਵਰਸੈ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰਿ ॥ (Raag Malar M. 3, GGS. 1281-18).
  The Name of the Lord is Ambrosial Nectar; the Lord showers His Grace, and it rains down.

ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਦਰੀ ਆਇਆ ਹਰਿ ਆਤਮ ਰਾਮੁ ਮੁਰਾਰਿ ॥੨॥
O Nanak, the Gurmukh comes to behold the Lord, the Supreme Soul. ||2||

1. Amrit Vela

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਵੇਲਾ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਉ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ (Guru Nanak, Japji, GGS. 2).
In the Amrit Vaylaa, the ambrosial hours before dawn, chant the True Name, and contemplate His Glorious Greatness.

2. Amrit Prab-naam

ਸੁਖਮਨੀ ਸੁਖ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 262).
Sukhmani: Peace of Mind, the Nectar of the Name of God.

ਭਗਤ ਜਨਾ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
The minds of the devotees abide in a joyful peace. ||Pause||

ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਾ ਨਾਮੁ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 293).
The nine treasures are in the Ambrosial Name of God.

ਦੇਹੀ ਮਹਿ ਇਸ ਕਾ ਬਿਸ੍ਰਾਮੁ ॥
Within the human body is its place of rest.

3. Amrit Bani

ਬਾਣੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੁਰੂ ਹੈ ਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਬਾਣੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਾਰੇ ॥ (Raag Nat, M. 4, GGS. 982).
The Word, the Bani is Guru, and Guru is the Bani. Within the Bani, the Ambrosial Nectar is contained.

ਗੁਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੇ ਜਨ ਜਾਗੇ ਜਿਨਾ ਹਰਿ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਬੋਲਹਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ (Raag Raamkalee M. 3, 920).
Those humble beings remain awake and aware, within whose minds, by Guru’s Grace, the Lord abides; they chant the Ambrosial Word of the Guru’s Bani.

ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸੋ ਤਤੁ ਪਾਏ ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਗੈ ਜਾਗਤ ਰੈਣਿ ਵਿਹਾਣੀ ॥੨੭॥
Says Nanak, they alone obtain the essence of reality, who night and day remain lovingly absorbed in the Lord; they pass the night of their life awake and aware. ||27||

4. Amrit listening and singing

ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੁਣਹੁ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰ ਹੋਵਹੁ ਸਾਚੈ ਸੁਨਣੈ ਨੋ ਪਠਾਏ ॥੩੭॥ (Raag Raamkalee M. 3, GGS. 922.).
Says Nanak, listen to the Ambrosial Naam and become holy; you were created only to hear the Truth. ||37||

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇਨ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 271).
In the Company of the Holy, one sings the Ambrosial Glories.

5. Amrit Ras

ਹਰਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਰਸੁ ਚਾਖੈ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 283).
Singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, we taste the ambrosial essence.

6. Amrit Drishti

ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਕੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਬਰਸੀ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 273).
Nectar rains down from the glance of the God-conscious being.

ਮਤਿ ਪੂਰੀ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GSS. 293).
His wisdom is perfect, and His Glance is Ambrosial.

ਦਰਸਨੁ ਪੇਖਤ ਉਧਰਤ ਸ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ॥
Beholding His Vision, the universe is saved.

7. Amrit-drinking

ਪੀਵਹੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਸਦਾ ਰਹਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਜਪਿਹੁ ਸਾਰਿਗਪਾਣੀ ॥
Drink in this Ambrosial Nectar, and remain in the Lord’s Love forever; meditate on the Lord, the Sustainer of the world.

ਕਹੈ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਸਦਾ ਗਾਵਹੁ ਏਹ ਸਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥੨੩॥
Says Nanak, sing this True Bani forever. ||23||

ਇਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਸੁ ਪਾਵੈ ਜਨੁ ਕੋਇ ॥ (Raag Gauhree M. 5, GGS. 287).
Only a few obtain this ambrosial essence of the Lord’s Name.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਪੀਵੈ ਅਮਰੁ ਸੋ ਹੋਇ ॥
Drinking in this Nectar, one becomes immortal.

8. State of an Amrit-dhari

ਹਰਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਭਿੰਨੇ ਲੋਇਣਾ ਮਨੁ ਪ੍ਰੇਮਿ ਰਤੰਨਾ ਰਾਮ ਰਾਜੇ ॥ (Raag Aasaa M. 4, GGS. 448).
My eyes are wet with the Nectar of the Lord, and my mind is imbued with His Love, O Lord King.

Gurmat recommendation:-

ਹਰਿ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਿਮਰਹੁ ਭਾਈ ॥ (Raag Sorath M. 5, GGS. 616-11).
Remember the True Lord in meditation, O Siblings of Destiny.

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਿ ਨ ਕਬਹੂ ਜਾਈ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
In the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, eternal peace is obtained, and the Lord is never forgotten. ||Pause|I

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਰਮੇਸਰੁ ਤੇਰਾ ਜੋ ਸਿਮਰੈ ਸੋ ਜੀਵੈ ॥
Your Name, O Transcendent Lord, is Ambrosial Nectar; whoever meditates on it, lives.

ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਕਰਮਿ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਹੋਵੈ ਸੋ ਜਨੁ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਥੀਵੈ ॥੨॥
One who is blessed with God’s Grace – that humble servant becomes immaculate and pure. ||2||

ਬਿਘਨ ਬਿਨਾਸਨ ਸਭਿ ਦੁਖ ਨਾਸਨ ਗੁਰ ਚਰਣੀ ਮਨੁ ਲਾਗਾ ॥
Obstacles are removed, and all pains are eliminated; my mind is attached to the Guru’s feet.

ਗੁਣ ਗਾਵਤ ਅਚੁਤ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਰੰਗਿ ਜਾਗਾ ॥੩॥
Singing the Glorious Praises of the immovable and imperishable Lord, one remains awake to the Lord’s Love, day and night. ||3||

ਮਨ ਇਛੇ ਸੇਈ ਫਲ ਪਾਏ ਹਰਿ ਕੀ ਕਥਾ ਸੁਹੇਲੀ ॥
He obtains the fruits of his mind’s desires, listening to the comforting sermon of the Lord.

ਆਦਿ ਅੰਤਿ ਮਧਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਉ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਹੋਆ ਬੇਲੀ ॥੪॥੧੬॥੨੭॥
In the beginning, in the middle, and in the end, God is Nanak’s best friend. ||4||16||27||

There is no doubt that all of us shall depart sooner or latter as per Gurbani. Losing of a relative or a friend has an associated pain which needs extensive Gurmat counselling to bring sanity to oneself by accepting that Death is inevitable without any escape under the Divine Hukam as advised by Guru Nanak Sahib. I am going to complete 87 yrs in at the end of December 2024 as well. However, I derive my solace by digesting the following Gurmat messages with gratitude to Almighty for His Mehr, Nadr, Kirpa, Gurparsad (Shukar Tera):-

• ਹਮ ਆਦਮੀ ਹਾਂ ਇਕ ਦਮੀ ਮੁਹਲਤਿ ਮੁਹਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ॥ (Raag Dhanaasree M. 1, GGS. 660-11).
  Ham Aadhamee Haan Eik Dhamee Muhalath Muhath N Jaanaa ||
  We are human beings of the briefest moment; we do not know the appointed time of our departure.
• ਮਰਣਿ ਨ ਮੂਰਤੁ ਪੁਛਿਆ ਪੁਛੀ ਥਿਤਿ ਨ ਵਾਰੁ ॥ (Raag Sarang M. 1, GGS. 1244-4).
  Maran N Moorath Pushhiaa Pushhee Thhith N Vaar ||
  Death does not ask the time; it does not ask the date or the day of the week.

ਇਕਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਲਦਿਆ ਇਕਿ ਲਦਿ ਚਲੇ ਇਕਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਬਧੇ ਭਾਰ ॥
Eikanhee Ladhiaa Eik Ladh Chalae Eikanhee Badhhae Bhaar ||
Some have packed up, and some who have packed up have gone.

• ਹੁਕਮੇ ਆਵੈ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਜਾਵੈ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਰਹੈ ਸਮਾਈ ॥ (Raag Raamkali Gosht, M. 1, GGS. 940-10).
  Hukamae Aavai Hukamae Jaavai Hukamae Rehai Samaaee ||
  By His Command we come, and by His Command we go; by His Command, we merge in absorption.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸਾਚੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਿ ਸਬਦੇ ਪਾਈ ॥੨੨॥
Poorae Gur Thae Saach Kamaavai Gath Mith Sabadhae Paaee ||22||
Through the Perfect Guru, live the Truth; through the Word of the Shabad, the state of dignity is attained. ||22||

• ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਕਰਣਾ ਕੀਓ ਕਲ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਤੈ ਧਾਰੀਐ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 1, GGS. 474-1).
  Aapae Hee Karanaa Keeou Kal Aapae Hee Thai Dhhaareeai ||
  You Yourself created the creation; You Yourself infused Your power into it.

ਦੇਖਹਿ ਕੀਤਾ ਆਪਣਾ ਧਰਿ ਕਚੀ ਪਕੀ ਸਾਰੀਐ ॥
Dhaekhehi Keethaa Aapanaa Dhhar Kachee Pakee Saareeai ||
You behold Your creation, like the losing and winning dice of the earth.

ਜੋ ਆਇਆ ਸੋ ਚਲਸੀ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਈ ਆਈ ਵਾਰੀਐ ॥
Jo Aaeiaa So Chalasee Sabh Koee Aaee Vaareeai ||
Whoever has come, shall depart; all shall have their turn.

ਜਿਸ ਕੇ ਜੀਅ ਪਰਾਣ ਹਹਿ ਕਿਉ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਮਨਹੁ ਵਿਸਾਰੀਐ ॥
Jis Kae Jeea Paraan Hehi Kio Saahib Manahu Visaareeai ||
He who owns our soul, and our very breath of life – why should we forget that Lord and Master from our minds?

ਆਪਣ ਹਥੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਕਾਜੁ ਸਵਾਰੀਐ ॥੨੦॥
Aapan Hathhee Aapanaa Aapae Hee Kaaj Savaareeai ||20||
With our own hands, let us resolve our own affairs. ||20||

• ਮਰਣੁ ਲਿਖਾਇ ਮੰਡਲ ਮਹਿ ਆਏ ॥(Raag Maaroo M. 1, GGS. 1022-18).
  Maran Likhaae Manddal Mehi Aaeae ||
  With their death already ordained, mortals come into this world.

ਕਿਉ ਰਹੀਐ ਚਲਣਾ ਪਰਥਾਏ ॥?
Kio Reheeai Chalanaa Parathhaaeae ||
How can they remain here? They have to go to the world beyond.

• ਹੁਕਮੇ ਆਵੈ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਜਾਵੈ ॥ (Raag Maaroo M. 1, GGS. 1025-11).
  Hukamae Aavai Hukamae Jaavai ||
  By the Hukam of the Lord’s Command, they come, and by the Hukam of His Command, they go.

ਬੂਝੈ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਸੋ ਸਾਚਿ ਸਮਾਵੈ ॥
Boojhai Hukam So Saach Samaavai ||
One who realizes His Hukam, merges in the True Lord.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਮਨਿ ਭਾਵੈ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਕਾਰ ਕਮਾਈ ਹੇ ॥੧੬॥੫॥
Naanak Saach Milai Man Bhaavai Guramukh Kaar Kamaaee Hae ||16||5||
O Nanak, he merges in the True Lord, and his mind is pleased with the Lord. The Gurmukhs do His work. ||16||5||

• ਚਲਾ ਚਲਾ ਜੇ ਕਰੀ ਜਾਣਾ ਚਲਣਹਾਰੁ ॥ (Sri Raag M. 1, GGS. 63-12).
  Chalaa Chalaa Jae Karee Jaanaa Chalanehaar ||
  I may say, “”I am going, I am going””, but I know that, in the end, I must really go.

ਜੋ ਆਇਆ ਸੋ ਚਲਸੀ ਅਮਰੁ ਸੁ ਗੁਰੁ ਕਰਤਾਰੁ ॥
Jo Aaeiaa So Chalasee Amar S Gur Karathaar ||
Whoever comes must also go. Only the Guru and the Creator are Eternal.

• ਹੁਕਮੇ ਆਵੈ ਹੁਕਮੇ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 1, GGS. 151-10).
  Hukamae Aavai Hukamae Jaae ||
  By the Hukam of His Command we come, and by the Hukam of His Command we go.

ਆਗੈ ਪਾਛੈ ਹੁਕਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੨॥
Aagai Paashhai Hukam Samaae ||2||
Before and after, His Command is pervading. ||2||

Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Guru Teg Bahadur Ji go on to add:-

• ਙਣਿ ਘਾਲੇ ਸਭ ਦਿਵਸ ਸਾਸ ਨਹ ਬਢਨ ਘਟਨ ਤਿਲੁ ਸਾਰ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 254-10).
  N(g)an Ghaalae Sabh Dhivas Saas Neh Badtan Ghattan Thil Saar ||
  He has counted all the days and the breaths, and placed them in people’s destiny; they do not increase or decrease one little bit.

ਜੀਵਨ ਲੋਰਹਿ ਭਰਮ ਮੋਹ ਨਾਨਕ ਤੇਊ ਗਵਾਰ ॥੧॥
Jeevan Lorehi Bharam Moh Naanak Thaeoo Gavaar ||1||
Those who long to live in doubt and emotional attachment, O Nanak, are total fools. ||1||

• ਚਿੰਤਾ ਤਾ ਕੀ ਕੀਜੀਐ ਜੋ ਅਨਹੋਨੀ ਹੋਇ ॥ (Salok M. 9, GGS. 1429-4).
  Chinthaa Thaa Kee Keejeeai Jo Anehonee Hoe ||
  People become anxious, when something unexpected happens.

ਇਹੁ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਕੋ ਨਾਨਕ ਥਿਰੁ ਨਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥੫੧॥
Eihu Maarag Sansaar Ko Naanak Thhir Nehee Koe ||51||
This is the way of the world, O Nanak; nothing is stable or permanent. ||51||

ਜੋ ਉਪਜਿਓ ਸੋ ਬਿਨਸਿ ਹੈ ਪਰੋ ਆਜੁ ਕੈ ਕਾਲਿ ॥
Jo Oupajiou So Binas Hai Paro Aaj Kai Kaal ||
Whatever has been created shall be destroyed; everyone shall perish, today or tomorrow.

ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਗੁਨ ਗਾਇ ਲੇ ਛਾਡਿ ਸਗਲ ਜੰਜਾਲ ॥੫੨॥
Naanak Har Gun Gaae Lae Shhaadd Sagal Janjaal ||52||
O Nanak, sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, and give up all other entanglements. ||52||

• ਕਬੀਰ ਮੇਰਾ ਮੁਝ ਮਹਿ ਕਿਛੁ ਨਹੀ ਜੋ ਕਿਛੁ ਹੈ ਸੋ ਤੇਰਾ ॥ (Salok Bhagat Kabir, GGS. 1375-9).
  Kabeer Maeraa Mujh Mehi Kishh Nehee Jo Kishh Hai So Thaeraa ||
  Kabeer, nothing is mine within myself. Whatever there is, is Yours, O Lord.

ਤੇਰਾ ਤੁਝ ਕਉ ਸਉਪਤੇ ਕਿਆ ਲਾਗੈ ਮੇਰਾ ॥੨੦੩॥
Thaeraa Thujh Ko Soupathae Kiaa Laagai Maeraa ||203||
If I surrender to You what is already Yours, what does it cost me? ||203||

• ਧਨਵੰਤਾ ਹੋਇ ਕਿਆ ਕੋ ਗਰਬੈ ॥ (Raag Gauri M.5, GGS. 281?)
  Dhhanavanthaa Hoe Kiaa Ko Garabai ||
  Why should anyone be proud of being rich?

ਜਾ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤਿਸ ਕਾ ਦੀਆ ਦਰਬੈ ॥
Jaa Sabh Kishh This Kaa Dheeaa Dharabai ||
All riches are His gifts.

ਅਤਿ ਸੂਰਾ ਜੇ ਕੋਊ ਕਹਾਵੈ ॥
Ath Sooraa Jae Kooo Kehaavai ||
One may call himself a great hero,

ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕੀ ਕਲਾ ਬਿਨਾ ਕਹ ਧਾਵੈ ॥?
Prabh Kee Kalaa Binaa Keh Dhhaavai ||
But without God’s Power, what can anyone do?

ਜੇ ਕੋ ਹੋਇ ਬਹੈ ਦਾਤਾਰੁ ॥
Jae Ko Hoe Behai Dhaathaar ||
One who brags about giving to charities

ਤਿਸੁ ਦੇਨਹਾਰੁ ਜਾਨੈ ਗਾਵਾਰੁ ॥
This Dhaenehaar Jaanai Gaavaar ||
The Great Giver shall judge him to be a fool.

• ਸਾਥਿ ਨ ਚਾਲੈ ਬਿਨੁ ਭਜਨ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਸਗਲੀ ਛਾਰੁ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 288-2).
  Saathh N Chaalai Bin Bhajan Bikhiaa Sagalee Shhaar ||
  Nothing shall go along with you, except your devotion. All corruption is like ashes.

ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਮਾਵਨਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਹੁ ਧਨੁ ਸਾਰੁ ॥੧॥
Har Har Naam Kamaavanaa Naanak Eihu Dhhan Saar ||1||
Practice the Name of the Lord, Har, Har. O Nanak, this is the most excellent wealth. ||1||

While living a purpose driven life, one can guard against negative forces by contemplating on Gurbani as per guidelines prescribed by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Arjan Dev Ji in order to go into promised equipoise (SAHAJ Avastha):-

• ਸਹਜਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਪਰਵਾਣੁ ॥ (Raag Dhanaasree M. 1, GGS. 686-4).
  Sehaj Milai Miliaa Paravaan ||
  That union with the Lord is acceptable, which is united in intuitive poise.

ਨਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣੁ ॥
Naa This Maran N Aavan Jaan ||
Thereafter, one does not die, and does not come and go in reincarnation.

ਠਾਕੁਰ ਮਹਿ ਦਾਸੁ ਦਾਸ ਮਹਿ ਸੋਇ ॥
Thaakur Mehi Dhaas Dhaas Mehi Soe ||
The Lord’s slave is in the Lord, and the Lord is in His slave.

ਜਹ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਹ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥
Jeh Dhaekhaa Theh Avar N Koe ||1||
Wherever I look, I see none other than the Lord. ||1||

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਸਹਜ ਘਰੁ ਪਾਈਐ ॥
Guramukh Bhagath Sehaj Ghar Paaeeai ||
The Gurmukhs worship the Lord, and find His celestial home.

ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਭੇਟੇ ਮਰਿ ਆਈਐ ਜਾਈਐ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Bin Gur Bhaettae Mar Aaeeai Jaaeeai ||1|| Rehaao ||
Without meeting the Guru, they die, and come and go in reincarnation. ||1||Pause||

• ਚਿੰਤਤ ਹੀ ਦੀਸੈ ਸਭੁ ਕੋਇ ॥ (Raag Raamkali Dakhni M. 1, GGS. 932-4).
  Chinthath Hee Dheesai Sabh Koe ||
  Everyone has worries and cares.

ਚੇਤਹਿ ਏਕੁ ਤਹੀ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥
Chaethehi Eaek Thehee Sukh Hoe ||
He alone finds peace, who thinks of the One Lord.

• ਮਨ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਰਤੇ ਨੋ ਸਾਲਾਹਿ ॥ (Sri Raag M. 5, GGS. 43-17).
  Man Maerae Karathae No Saalaahi ||
  O my mind, praise the Creator.

ਸਭੇ ਛਡਿ ਸਿਆਣਪਾ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਪੈਰੀ ਪਾਹਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Sabhae Shhadd Siaanapaa Gur Kee Pairee Paahi ||1|| Rehaao ||
Give up all your clever tricks, and fall at the Feet of the Guru. ||1||Pause||

• ਨਿਰਗੁਨੀਆਰ ਇਆਨਿਆ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਦਾ ਸਮਾਲਿ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 266-6).
  Niraguneeaar Eiaaniaa So Prabh Sadhaa Samaal ||
  You worthless, ignorant fool – dwell upon God forever.

ਜਿਨਿ ਕੀਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਚੀਤਿ ਰਖੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਿਬਹੀ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੧॥
Jin Keeaa This Cheeth Rakh Naanak Nibehee Naal ||1||
Cherish in your consciousness the One who created you; O Nanak, He alone shall go along with you. ||1||

In the end, I would like to add that someone like you who has spent most part of his life in exploring Gurmat lives for ever as evident from the lives of Sikh Gurus, Bhagats and other Mahapuraks:-

• ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਬੁਢੇ ਕਦੇ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਗਿਆਨੁ ॥ (Salok Vaaraan and Vadheek M. 3, GGS. 1418-6).
  Guramukh Budtae Kadhae Naahee Jinhaa Anthar Surath Giaan ||
  The Gurmukhs never grow old; within them is intuitive understanding and spiritual wisdom.
• ਬ੍ਰਹਮ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਸਦ ਜੀਵੈ ਨਹੀ ਮਰਤਾ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 273-17).
  Breham Giaanee Sadh Jeevai Nehee Marathaa ||
  The God-conscious being lives forever, and does not die

Sikhi is a purpose driven life with Gobind Millan as an ultimate goal of life:-

ਭਈ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਮਾਨੁਖ ਦੇਹੁਰੀਆ॥ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਮਿਲਣ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੇਰੀ ਬਰੀਆ॥ (Raag Asa M. 5. GGS. 378).
Bhee Paraapath Maanukh Dhaehureeaa || Gobindh Milan Kee Eih Thaeree Bareeaa ||
You have been blessed with this humanbody;this is your chance to meet the Lord of the Universe.

ਅਵਰਿ ਕਾਜ ਤੇਰੈ ਕਿਤੈ ਨ ਕਾਮ ॥ ਮਿਲੁ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਭਜੁ ਕੇਵਲ ਨਾਮ ॥੧॥
Avar Kaaj Thaerai Kithai N Kaam || Mil Saadhhasangath Bhaj Kaeval Naam ||1||
Other efforts are of no use to you. Joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, vibrate and meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||1||

ਸਰੰਜਾਮਿ ਲਾਗੁ ਭਵਜਲ ਤਰਨ ਕੈ ॥ ਜਨਮੁ ਬ੍ਰਿਥਾ ਜਾਤ ਰੰਗਿ ਮਾਇਆ ਕੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Saranjaam Laag Bhavajal Tharan Kai || Janam Brithhaa Jaath Rang Maaeiaa Kai ||1|| Rehaao ||
Make the effort, and cross over the terrifying world ocean. This human life is passing away in vain, in the love of Maya. ||1||Pause||

Thus, the Sikhi without contemplating on Gurbani (Naam), amounts to a life wasted and not worth living (ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਣੁ) as elaborated below:-

ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਤਿਨਾ ਕਾ ਜੀਵਿਆ ਜਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਲਿਖਿ ਵੇਚਹਿ ਨਾਉ ॥ (Raag Sarang M. 1, GGS, 1245-3).
Dhhrig Thinaa Kaa Jeeviaa J Likh Likh Vaechehi Naao ||
ursed are the lives of those who read and write the Lord’s Name only to sell it.

ਖੇਤੀ ਜਿਨ ਕੀ ਉਜੜੈ ਖਲਵਾੜੇ ਕਿਆ ਥਾਉ ॥
Khaethee Jin Kee Oujarrai Khalavaarrae Kiaa Thhaao ||
Their crop is devastated – what harvest will they have?

ਸਚੈ ਸਰਮੈ ਬਾਹਰੇ ਅਗੈ ਲਹਹਿ ਨ ਦਾਦਿ ॥
Sachai Saramai Baaharae Agai Lehehi N Dhaadh ||
Lacking truth and humility, they shall not be appreciated in the world hereafter.

ਅਕਲਿ ਏਹ ਨ ਆਖੀਐ ਅਕਲਿ ਗਵਾਈਐ ਬਾਦਿ ॥
Akal Eaeh N Aakheeai Akal Gavaaeeai Baadh ||
Wisdom which leads to arguments is not called wisdom.

ਅਕਲੀ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸੇਵੀਐ ਅਕਲੀ ਪਾਈਐ ਮਾਨੁ ॥
Akalee Saahib Saeveeai Akalee Paaeeai Maan ||
Wisdom leads us to serve our Lord and Master; through wisdom, honor is obtained.

ਅਕਲੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਕੈ ਬੁਝੀਐ ਅਕਲੀ ਕੀਚੈ ਦਾਨੁ ॥
Akalee Parrih Kai Bujheeai Akalee Keechai Dhaan ||
Wisdom does not come by reading textbooks; wisdom inspires us to give in charity.

ਨਾਨਕੁ ਆਖੈ ਰਾਹੁ ਏਹੁ ਹੋਰਿ ਗਲਾਂ ਸੈਤਾਨੁ ॥੧॥
Naanak Aakhai Raahu Eaehu Hor Galaan Saithaan ||1||
Says Nanak, this is the Path; other things lead to Satan. ||1||

• ਜਿਸੁ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਿਉ ਨੇਹੁ ਤਿਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਮਰਿ ਚਲੀਐ ॥ (Sri Raag M. 2, GGS. 83-15).
  Jis Piaarae Sio Naehu This Aagai Mar Chaleeai ||
  Die before the one whom you love;

ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਣੁ ਸੰਸਾਰਿ ਤਾ ਕੈ ਪਾਛੈ ਜੀਵਣਾ ॥੨॥
Dhhrig Jeevan Sansaar Thaa Kai Paashhai Jeevanaa ||2||
To live after he dies is to live a worthless life in this world. ||2||

• ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਨ ਸੇਵਿਓ ਸਬਦੁ ਨ ਰਖਿਓ ਉਰ ਧਾਰਿ ॥ (Salok Vaaraan and Vadheek Guru Amar Das, GGS. 1414-3).
  Sathiguroo N Saeviou Sabadh N Rakhiou Our Dhhaar ||
  Those who do not serve the True Guru, and do not keep the Shabad enshrined in their hearts

ਧਿਗੁ ਤਿਨਾ ਕਾ ਜੀਵਿਆ ਕਿਤੁ ਆਏ ਸੰਸਾਰਿ ॥
Dhhig Thinaa Kaa Jeeviaa Kith Aaeae Sansaar ||
Cursed are their lives. Why did they even come into the world?

ਗੁਰਮਤੀ ਭਉ ਮਨਿ ਪਵੈ ਤਾਂ ਹਰਿ ਰਸਿ ਲਗੈ ਪਿਆਰਿ ॥
Guramathee Bho Man Pavai Thaan Har Ras Lagai Piaar ||
If one follows the Guru’s Teachings, and keeps the Fear of God in his mind, then he is lovingly attuned to the sublime essence of the Lord.

ਨਾਉ ਮਿਲੈ ਧੁਰਿ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਰਿ ਉਤਾਰਿ ॥੧੩॥
Naao Milai Dhhur Likhiaa Jan Naanak Paar Outhaar ||13||
By his primal destiny, he obtains the Name; O Nanak, he is carried across. ||13||

• ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਣੁ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਸਚੇ ਨਾਮ ਬਿਨੁ ॥ (Raag Raamkali M. 3, GGS. 956-10)
  Dhhrig Jeevan Sansaar Sachae Naam Bin ||
  Cursed is the life in this world, without the True Name.

ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਦਾਤਾਰ ਨਿਹਚਲੁ ਏਹੁ ਧਨੁ ॥
Prabh Dhaathaa Dhaathaar Nihachal Eaehu Dhhan ||
God is the Great Giver of givers. His wealth is permanent and unchanging.

ਸਾਸਿ ਸਾਸਿ ਆਰਾਧੇ ਨਿਰਮਲੁ ਸੋਇ ਜਨੁ ॥
Saas Saas Aaraadhhae Niramal Soe Jan ||
That humble being is immaculate, who worships the Lord with each and every breath.

ਅੰਤਰਜਾਮੀ ਅਗਮੁ ਰਸਨਾ ਏਕੁ ਭਨੁ ॥
Antharajaamee Agam Rasanaa Eaek Bhan ||
With your tongue, vibrate the One Inaccessible Lord, the Inner-knower, the Searcher of hearts.

ਰਵਿ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਰਬਤਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਈ ॥੨੦॥
Rav Rehiaa Sarabath Naanak Bal Jaaee ||20||
He is all-pervading everywhere. Nanak is a sacrifice to Him. ||20||

Duality (ਵਿਡਾਣੀ ਆਸ) is recognized as a serious root-cause of hindrance in the Sikhi-Spiritual Marg-

• ਫਰੀਦਾ ਰਾਤੀ ਵਡੀਆਂ ਧੁਖਿ ਧੁਖਿ ਉਠਨਿ ਪਾਸ॥ ਧਿਗੁ ਤਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਿਆ ਜਿਨਾ ਵਿਡਾਣੀ ਆਸ॥੨੧॥ (Salok Baba Sheikh Farid, SGGS. 1378-19).
  Fareedhaa Raathee Vaddeeaaan Dhhukh Dhhukh Outhan Paas || Dhhig Thinhaa Dhaa Jeeviaa Jinaa Viddaanee Aas ||21||
  Fareed, the nights are long, and my sides are aching in pain.Cursed are the lives of those who place their hopes in others. ||21||
• ਵਿਣੁ ਤੁਧੁ ਹੋਰੁ ਜਿ ਮੰਗਣਾ ਸਿਰਿ ਦੁਖਾ ਕੈ ਦੁਖ ॥ ਦੇਹਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸੰਤੋਖੀਆ ਉਤਰੈ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਭੁਖ ॥ (Raag Raamkali, M. 5, GGS. 959-1).
  Vin Thudhh Hor J Manganaa Sir Dhukhaa Kai Dhukh || Dhaehi Naam Santhokheeaa Outharai Man Kee Bhukh ||
  To ask for any other than You, Lord, is the most miserable of miseries. Please bless me with Your Name, and make me content; may the hunger of my mind be satisfied.

The access to Naam (Divine Sohjee) is obtained/granted by contemplating on Gurbani/Sabd:-

ਸਦਾ ਸਿਫਤਿ ਸਲਾਹ ਤੇਰੀ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਾਵਏ ॥ (Raag Raamkali, M. 3, GGS. 917-7).
Sadhaa Sifath Salaah Thaeree Naam Man Vasaaveae ||
Constantly singing Your Praises and Glories, Your Name is enshrined in the mind.

ਨਾਮੁ ਜਿਨ ਕੈ ਮਨਿ ਵਸਿਆ ਵਾਜੇ ਸਬਦ ਘਨੇਰੇ ॥
Naam Jin Kai Man Vasiaa Vaajae Sabadh Ghanaerae ||
The divine melody of the Shabad vibrates for those, within whose minds the Naam abides.

The only prescribed way to live a purposeful life (opposite of Dhrig-life) is enumerated by Guru Nanak Sahib:-

ਵਿਣੁ ਗੁਣ ਕੀਤੇ ਭਗਤਿ ਨ ਹੋਇ ॥ (Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak, GGS. 4-16).
Vin Gun Keethae Bhagath N Hoe ||
Without virtue, there is no devotional worship.

What is that essential Gun (ਗੁਣ)/ And without which the ‘Gobind Millan’ is not possible? – ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਈਐ

• ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਈਐ ਤਾ ਸਹੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਅਉਰੁ ਕੈਸੀ ਚਤੁਰਾਈ ॥ (Raag Tilang M. 1, GGS. 722-13).
  Aap Gavaaeeai Thaa Sahu Paaeeai Aour Kaisee Chathuraaee ||
  Give up your selfhood, and so obtain your Husband Lord; what other clever tricks are of any use?

ਸਹੁ ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੇਖੈ ਸੋ ਦਿਨੁ ਲੇਖੈ ਕਾਮਣਿ ਨਉ ਨਿਧਿ ਪਾਈ ॥
Sahu Nadhar Kar Dhaekhai So Dhin Laekhai Kaaman No Nidhh Paaee ||
When the Husband Lord looks upon the soul-bride with His Gracious Glance, that day is historic – the bride obtains the nine treasures.

The need is to become a ‘ਕਾਮਣਿ’ by surrendering to Waheguru – seeing HIM in the driving seat and losing sight of oneself completely.

Finally, the Gurbani gives us ample directions as to how to become Divinely enlightened to avoid
ਧ੍ਰਿਗੁ ਜੀਵਣੁ):-

• ਨਾਨਕ ਭਗਤੀ ਰਤਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧੮॥ (Salok Vaaraan and Vadheek Guru Amar Das, GGS. 1414-14).
  Naanak Bhagathee Rathiaa Har Har Naam Samaae ||18||
  O Nanak, the devotees are imbued with the Lord; they are absorbed in the Name of the Lord. ||18||
• ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਈਐ ਤਾ ਸਹੁ ਪਾਈਐ ਅਉਰੁ ਕੈਸੀ ਚਤੁਰਾਈ ॥(Raag Tilang M. 1, GGS. 722-13).
  Aap Gavaaeeai Thaa Sahu Paaeeai Aour Kaisee Chathuraaee ||
  Give up your selfhood, and so obtain your Husband Lord; what other clever tricks are of any use?
• ਅਵਗਣ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਸਮਾਈਐ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਪੂਰਾ ਸੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ (Sri Raag M.1, GGS. 56-14).
  Avagan Thiaag Samaaeeai Guramath Pooraa Soe ||1|| Rehaao ||
  Renouncing wrongful actions, following the Guru’s Teachings, you shall be absorbed into the Perfect One. ||1||Pause||
• ਆਪੁ ਤਿਆਗਿ ਸਰਨਿ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ॥ (Raug Gauri M. 5, GGS. 288-13).
  Aap Thiaag Saran Guradhaev ||
  Give up your selfishness and conceit, and seek the Sanctuary of the Divine Guru.
• ਪਿੰਗੁਲ ਪਰਬਤ ਪਾਰਿ ਪਰੇ ਖਲ ਚਤੁਰ ਬਕੀਤਾ ॥ (Raag Bilaaval M. 5, GGS. 809-17).
  Pingul Parabath Paar Parae Khal Chathur Bakeethaa ||
  The cripple crosses over the mountain, the fool becomes a wise man,

ਅੰਧੁਲੇ ਤ੍ਰਿਭਵਣ ਸੂਝਿਆ ਗੁਰ ਭੇਟਿ ਪੁਨੀਤਾ ॥੧॥
Andhhulae Thribhavan Soojhiaa Gur Bhaett Puneethaa ||1||
And the blind man sees the three worlds, by meeting with the True Guru and being purified. ||1||

The following verses from Gurbani clearly shows the role of “Poora Guru” who helps in erasing various ills such as: Bharm, Bho, Kaam, Krod, Meil, Dukh, ignorance etc …..and imparts enlightenment through nectar of Naam/Sabd (Divine Shoji) to be carried across the World Ocean:-

• ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮਿ ਦਇਆਲਿ ਸਾਗਰੁ ਤਾਰਿਆ ॥ (Raag Bilaaval M. 1, GGS. 848-4).
  Paarabreham Dhaeiaal Saagar Thaariaa ||
  The Merciful Supreme Lord God has carried me across the world-ocean.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮਿਹਰਵਾਨਿ ਭਰਮੁ ਭਉ ਮਾਰਿਆ ॥
Gur Poorai Miharavaan Bharam Bho Maariaa ||
The compassionate perfect Guru has eradicated my doubts and fears.

ਕਾਮ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਬਿਕਰਾਲੁ ਦੂਤ ਸਭਿ ਹਾਰਿਆ ॥
Kaam Krodhh Bikaraal Dhooth Sabh Haariaa ||
Unsatisfied sexual desire and unresolved anger, the horrible demons, have been totally destroyed.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਕੰਠਿ ਉਰਿ ਧਾਰਿਆ ॥
Anmrith Naam Nidhhaan Kanth Our Dhhaariaa ||
I have enshrined the treasure of the Ambrosial Naam within my throat and heart.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਧੂ ਸੰਗਿ ਜਨਮੁ ਮਰਣੁ ਸਵਾਰਿਆ ॥੧੧॥
Naanak Saadhhoo Sang Janam Maran Savaariaa ||11||
O Nanak, in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, my birth and death have been adorned and redeemed. ||11||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਤਤੁ ਇਹੈ ਬੁਝਾਇਆ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 290-3).
  Gur Poorai Thath Eihai Bujhaaeiaa ||
  Through the Perfect Guru, this essential reality is understood.

ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਨਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਨ ਧਿਆਇਆ ॥੪॥
Prabh Apanaa Naanak Jan Dhhiaaeiaa ||4||
O Nanak, God’s humble servants meditate on Him. ||4||

• ਮੈ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮਿਲਣ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਮਨਿ ਆਸਾ ॥ (Raag Vadhans M. 4, GGS. 560-19).
  Mai Prabh Milan Praem Man Aasaa ||
  My mind longs to meet my Beloved Lord.

ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਲਾਵੈ ਮੇਰਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਤਮੁ ਹਉ ਵਾਰਿ ਵਾਰਿ ਆਪਣੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਕਉ ਜਾਸਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Gur Pooraa Maelaavai Maeraa Preetham Ho Vaar Vaar Aapanae Guroo Ko Jaasaa ||1|| Rehaao ||
The Perfect Guru leads me to meet my Beloved; I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice to my Guru. ||1||Pause||

— ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਰੀ ਰਾਖਿ ਲਈ ॥ (Raag Bilaaval M. 5, GGS. 823-18).
Gur Poorai Maeree Raakh Lee ||
The Perfect Guru has has saved me.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਰਿਦੇ ਮਹਿ ਦੀਨੋ ਜਨਮ ਜਨਮ ਕੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਗਈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Anmrith Naam Ridhae Mehi Dheeno Janam Janam Kee Mail Gee ||1|| Rehaao ||
He has enshrined the Ambrosial Name of the Lord within my heart, and the filth of countless incarnations has been washed away. ||1||Pause||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲਾਇਆ ਜਤ ਦੇਖਾ ਤਤ ਸੋਇ ॥ (Raag Raamkali M. 5, GGS. 957-12).
  Gur Poorai Maelaaeiaa Jath Dhaekhaa Thath Soe ||
  The Perfect Guru has united me with Him; wherever I look, there He is.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੋ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸੇਵਿਆ ਤਿਸੁ ਜੇਵਡੁ ਅਵਰੁ ਨ ਕੋਇ ॥੨॥
Jan Naanak So Prabh Saeviaa This Jaevadd Avar N Koe ||2||
Servant Nanak serves that God; there is no other as great as He is. ||2||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲਾਇਆ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਿੰਦੁੜੀਏ ਹਰਿ ਸਜਣੁ ਹਰਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪਾਸੇ ਰਾਮ ॥ (Raag Bihaagrhaa M. 4, GGS. 538-10).
  Gur Poorai Maelaaeiaa Maeree Jindhurreeeae Har Sajan Har Prabh Paasae Raam ||
  The Perfect Guru has united me, O my soul, with the Lord, my best friend, the Lord God.

ਧਨੁ ਧਨੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਦਸਿਆ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਿੰਦੁੜੀਏ ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਬਿਗਾਸੇ ਰਾਮ ॥੪॥੧॥
Dhhan Dhhan Guroo Har Dhasiaa Maeree Jindhurreeeae Jan Naanak Naam Bigaasae Raam ||4||1||
Blessed, blessed is the Guru, who has shown me the Lord, O my soul; servant Nanak blossoms forth in the Name of the Lord. ||4||1||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲਾਇਆ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਖੁ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Raamkali M. 5, GGS. 958-9).
  Gur Poorai Maelaaeiaa Janam Maran Dhukh Jaae ||
  The Perfect Guru has united me with Him, and the pains of birth and death have departed.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਗਮ ਰੂਪੁ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਜਾਇ ॥੧॥
Jan Naanak Paaeiaa Agam Roop Anath N Kaahoo Jaae ||1||
Servant Nanak has found the inaccessible, infinitely beautiful Lord, and he will not go anywhere else. ||1||

-ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਬਚਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 239-8).
Gur Kai Bachan Mohi Param Gath Paaee ||
Through the Guru’s Word, I have attained the supreme status.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਰੀ ਪੈਜ ਰਖਾਈ ॥੧॥
Gur Poorai Maeree Paij Rakhaaee ||1||
The Perfect Guru has preserved my honor. ||1||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲਾਇਆ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਖੁ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Raamkali M. 5, GGS. 959-9).
  Gur Poorai Maelaaeiaa Janam Maran Dhukh Jaae ||
  The Perfect Guru has united me with Him, and the pains of birth and death have departed.

ਜਨ ਨਾਨਕ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਗਮ ਰੂਪੁ ਅਨਤ ਨ ਕਾਹੂ ਜਾਇ ॥੧॥
Jan Naanak Paaeiaa Agam Roop Anath N Kaahoo Jaae ||1||
Servant Nanak has found the inaccessible, infinitely beautiful Lord, and he will not go anywhere else. ||1||

• ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਬਚਨਿ ਮੋਹਿ ਪਰਮ ਗਤਿ ਪਾਈ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 239-8).
  Gur Kai Bachan Mohi Param Gath Paaee ||
  Through the Guru’s Word, I have attained the supreme status.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਰੀ ਪੈਜ ਰਖਾਈ ॥੧॥
Gur Poorai Maeree Paij Rakhaaee ||1||
The Perfect Guru has preserved my honor. ||1||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲੇ ਗੁਣਤਾਸ ॥ (Raag Gond M. 5, GGS. 863-8).
  Gur Poorai Maelae Gunathaas ||
  The Perfect Guru has united me with the Lord, the treasure of virtue.

ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖਿ ਸਹਜਿ ਨਿਵਾਸੁ ॥੪॥੨॥੪॥
Kahu Naanak Sukh Sehaj Nivaas ||4||2||4||
Says Nanak, I dwell in celestial peace. ||4||2||4||

• ਸਚੁ ਖਾਣਾ ਸਚੁ ਪੈਨਣਾ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥ (Raag Sarang M. 5, GGS. 1251-5).
  Sach Khaanaa Sach Painanaa Sach Naam Adhhaar ||
  Let Truth be your food, and Truth your clothes, and take the Support of the True Name.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਲਾਇਆ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਦੇਵਣਹਾਰੁ ॥
Gur Poorai Maelaaeiaa Prabh Dhaevanehaar ||
The True Guru shall lead you to meet God, the Great Giver.

• ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਮਿਲਿ ਝਗਰੁ ਚੁਕਾਇਆ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 5, 359-6).
  Gur Poorae Mil Jhagar Chukaaeiaa ||
  Meeting with the Perfect Guru, conflict is ended,

ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਸਭਿ ਵਸਗਤਿ ਆਇਆ ॥੩॥
Panch Dhooth Sabh Vasagath Aaeiaa ||3||
And the five demons are totally subdued. ||3||

• ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ਮੇਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਪੂਰਾ ॥ (Raag Raamkali M. 5, GGS. 901- 4).
  Gur Pooraa Maeraa Gur Pooraa ||
  My Guru is perfect, my Guru is perfect.

ਰਾਮ ਨਾਮੁ ਜਪਿ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਹੇਲੇ ਸਗਲ ਬਿਨਾਸੇ ਰੋਗ ਕੂਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Raam Naam Jap Sadhaa Suhaelae Sagal Binaasae Rog Kooraa ||1|| Rehaao ||
Chanting the Lord’s Name, I am always at peace; all my illness and fraud is dispelled. ||1||Pause||

• ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਮੇਟਿਆ ਅੰਧਿਆਰਾ ॥ (Raag Gauri Guaarayree M. 5, GGS. 184-2).
  Gur Poorai Maettiaa Andhhiaaraa ||
  The Perfect Guru has dispelled the darkness.

ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਅਪਰ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥੪॥੨੪॥੯੩॥
Naanak Kaa Prabh Apar Apaaraa ||4||24||93||
By the Grace of the Saints, I dwell in the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ||4||21||90||

The following verses from Gurbani clearly shows the role of “Poora Guru” who helps in erasing various ills such as: Bharm, Bho, Kaam, Krod, Meil, Dukh, ignorance etc …..and imparts enlightenment through nectar of Naam/Sabd (Divine Sojhee) to be carried across the World Ocean as a Gurmukh:-

• ਤਾ ਕਾ ਅੰਤੁ ਨ ਜਾਣੈ ਕੋਈ ॥ (Raag Maroo M. 1, GGS. 1036-9).
  Thaa Kaa Anth N Jaanai Koee ||
  No one knows His limits.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਹੋਈ ॥
Poorae Gur Thae Sojhee Hoee ||
This understanding comes from the Perfect Guru.

ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਚਿ ਰਤੇ ਬਿਸਮਾਦੀ ਬਿਸਮ ਭਏ ਗੁਣ ਗਾਇਦਾ ॥੧੬॥੩॥੧੫॥
Naanak Saach Rathae Bisamaadhee Bisam Bheae Gun Gaaeidhaa ||16||3||15||
O Nanak, those who are attuned to the Truth are wonderstruck; singing His Glorious Praises, they are filled with wonder. ||16||3||15||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਅਧਾਰਾ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 3, GGS. 116-2).
  Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Adhhaaraa ||
  The Shabad of the Perfect Guru is my Support.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮਿ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਦੁਖੁ ਸੁਖੁ ਸਮ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਨਣਿਆ ॥੮॥੧੦॥੧੧॥
Naanak Naam Milai Vaddiaaee Dhukh Sukh Sam Kar Jaananiaa ||8||10||11||
O Nanak, one who obtains the Greatness of the Naam, looks upon pain and pleasure as one and the same. ||8||10||11||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥ (Raag Maajh M.3,GGS. 111-4).
  Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Milaaeae ||
  Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, He is met.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੮॥੨॥੩॥
Naanak Naam Milai Vaddiaaee Aapae Mael Milaavaniaa ||8||2||3||
O Nanak, through the Naam, greatness is obtained. He Himself unites in His Union. ||8||2||3||

• ਅਪਣੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਤੂੰ ਲੈਹਿ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 4, GGS. 130-5).
  Apanee Kirapaa Karehi Thoon Laihi Milaaee ||
  Bestowing Your Mercy, You merge us into Yourself.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੫॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Dhhiaaeeai Sabadh Saev Sukh Paavaniaa ||5||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, we meditate on the Lord. Serving the Shabad, peace is found. ||5||

• ਅਗਮੁ ਅਗੋਚਰੁ ਮਿਤਿ ਨਹੀ ਪਾਈ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 4, GGS. 130-5).
  Agam Agochar Mith Nehee Paaee ||
  The limits of the Inaccessible and Incomprehensible Lord cannot be found.

ਅਪਣੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਤੂੰ ਲੈਹਿ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥
Apanee Kirapaa Karehi Thoon Laihi Milaaee ||
Bestowing Your Mercy, You merge us into Yourself.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੫॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Dhhiaaeeai Sabadh Saev Sukh Paavaniaa ||5||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, we meditate on the Lord. Serving the Shabad, peace is found. ||5||

• ਆਦਿ ਜੁਗਾਦਿ ਦਇਆਪਤਿ ਦਾਤਾ ॥ (Raag Maroo M. 3, GGS. 1060-14).
  Aadh Jugaadh Dhaeiaapath Dhaathaa ||
  From the very beginning of time, and throughout the ages, the Merciful Lord has been the Great Giver.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਪਛਾਤਾ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Pashhaathaa ||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, He is realized.

ਤੁਧੁਨੋ ਸੇਵਹਿ ਸੇ ਤੁਝਹਿ ਸਮਾਵਹਿ ਤੂ ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਇਦਾ ॥੧॥
Thudhhuno Saevehi Sae Thujhehi Samaavehi Thoo Aapae Mael Milaaeidhaa ||1||
Those who serve You are immersed in You. You unite them in Union with Yourself. ||1||

• ਸੇ ਧਨਵੰਤ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥ (Raag Dhanaasree M. 3, GGS. 663-14).
  Sae Dhhanavanth Har Naam Liv Laae ||
  They alone are wealthy, who lovingly attune themselves to the Lord’s Name.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਧਨੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Gur Poorai Har Dhhan Paragaasiaa Har Kirapaa Thae Vasai Man Aae || Rehaao ||
The Perfect Guru has revealed to me the Lord’s treasure; by the Lord’s Grace, it has come to abide in my mind. ||Pause||

ਅਵਗੁਣ ਕਾਟਿ ਗੁਣ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥
Avagun Kaatt Gun Ridhai Samaae ||
He is rid of his demerits, and his heart is permeated with merit and virtue.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sehaj Subhaae ||
By Guru’s Grace, he naturally dwells in celestial peace.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸਾਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥
Poorae Gur Kee Saachee Baanee ||
True is the Word of the Perfect Guru’s Bani.

ਸੁਖ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੨॥
Sukh Man Anthar Sehaj Samaanee ||2||
They bring peace to the mind, and celestial peace is absorbed within. ||2||

• ਸਾਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਜਾਪੈ ॥ (Raag Majh M. 5, GGS. 130-15).
  Saachaa Saahib Guramukh Jaapai ||
  The True Lord and Master is known to the Gurmukhs.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਿਞਾਪੈ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Sinjaapai ||
He is realized through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru.

ਜਿਨ ਪੀਆ ਸੇਈ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਾਸੇ ਸਚੇ ਸਚਿ ਅਘਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੪॥
Jin Peeaa Saeee Thripathaasae Sachae Sach Aghaavaniaa ||4||
Those who drink it in are satisfied. Through the Truest of the True, they are fulfilled. ||4||

• ਇਹੁ ਧਨੁ ਅਖੁਟੁ ਨ ਨਿਖੁਟੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Dhanaasree M. 3, GGS. 663-13).
  Eihu Dhhan Akhutt N Nikhuttai N Jaae ||
  This wealth is inexhaustible. It shall never be exhausted, and it shall never be lost.

ਪੂਰੈ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਦੀਆ ਦਿਖਾਇ ॥
Poorai Sathigur Dheeaa Dhikhaae ||
The Perfect True Guru has revealed it to me.

ਅਪੁਨੇ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕਉ ਸਦ ਬਲਿ ਜਾਈ ॥
Apunae Sathigur Ko Sadh Bal Jaaee ||
I am forever a sacrifice to my True Guru.

ਗੁਰ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਈ ॥੧॥
Gur Kirapaa Thae Har Mann Vasaaee ||1||
By Guru’s Grace, I have enshrined the Lord within my mind. ||1||

ਸੇ ਧਨਵੰਤ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮਿ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥
Sae Dhhanavanth Har Naam Liv Laae ||
They alone are wealthy, who lovingly attune themselves to the Lord’s Name.

ਗੁਰਿ ਪੂਰੈ ਹਰਿ ਧਨੁ ਪਰਗਾਸਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਤੇ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Gur Poorai Har Dhhan Paragaasiaa Har Kirapaa Thae Vasai Man Aae || Rehaao ||
The Perfect Guru has revealed to me the Lord’s treasure; by the Lord’s Grace, it has come to abide in my mind. ||Pause||

ਅਵਗੁਣ ਕਾਟਿ ਗੁਣ ਰਿਦੈ ਸਮਾਇ ॥
Avagun Kaatt Gun Ridhai Samaae ||
He is rid of his demerits, and his heart is permeated with merit and virtue.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਹਜਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sehaj Subhaae ||
By Guru’s Grace, he naturally dwells in celestial peace.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸਾਚੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥
Poorae Gur Kee Saachee Baanee ||
True is the Word of the Perfect Guru’s Bani.

ਸੁਖ ਮਨ ਅੰਤਰਿ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੨॥
Sukh Man Anthar Sehaj Samaanee ||2||
They bring peace to the mind, and celestial peace is absorbed within. ||2||

ਏਕੁ ਅਚਰਜੁ ਜਨ ਦੇਖਹੁ ਭਾਈ ॥
Eaek Acharaj Jan Dhaekhahu Bhaaee ||
O my humble Siblings of Destiny, behold this strange and wonderful thing:

ਦੁਬਿਧਾ ਮਾਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਈ ॥
Dhubidhhaa Maar Har Mann Vasaaee ||
Duality is overcome, and the Lord dwells within his mind.

ਨਾਮੁ ਅਮੋਲਕੁ ਨ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾਇ ॥
Naam Amolak N Paaeiaa Jaae ||
The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is priceless; it cannot be taken.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦਿ ਵਸੈ ਮਨਿ ਆਇ ॥੩॥
Gur Parasaadh Vasai Man Aae ||3||
By Guru’s Grace, it comes to abide in the mind. ||3||

ਆਪਿ ਕਰੇ ਤੈ ਆਪਿ ਕਰਾਏ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 3, GGS. 111-3).
Aap Karae Thai Aap Karaaeae ||
He Himself does, and He Himself causes all to be done.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਮਿਲਾਏ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Milaaeae ||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, He is met.

ਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮੁ ਮਿਲੈ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਆਪੇ ਮੇਲਿ ਮਿਲਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੮॥੨॥੩॥
Naanak Naam Milai Vaddiaaee Aapae Mael Milaavaniaa ||8||2||3||
O Nanak, through the Naam, greatness is obtained. He Himself unites in His Union. ||8||2||3||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਐ ਮਨਮੁਖਿ ਪਲੈ ਨ ਪਾਇ ॥ (Raag Gauri Ki Vaar M. 3, GGS. 511-4).
  Poorae Gur Thae Paaeeai Manamukh Palai N Paae ||
  It is obtained from the Perfect Guru; the self-willed manmukhs do not receive it.

ਧਨੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਾ ਨਾਮ ਧਨੁ ਖਟਿਆ ਆਇ ॥੨॥
Dhhan Vaapaaree Naanakaa Jinhaa Naam Dhhan Khattiaa Aae ||2||
Blessed are the traders, O Nanak, who have come to earn the wealth of the Naam. ||2||

• ਪੇਈਅੜੈ ਪਿਰੁ ਮੰਨਿ ਵਸਾਇਆ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 3, GGS. 127-4).
  Paeeearrai Pir Mann Vasaaeiaa ||
  She who enshrines her Husband Lord in her mind in this world

ਪੂਰੈ ਗੁਰਿ ਹਦੂਰਿ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ ॥
Poorai Gur Hadhoor Dhikhaaeiaa ||
His Presence is revealed to her by the Perfect Guru.

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਦੀਖਿਆ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 293-5).
  Poorae Gur Kee Pooree Dheekhiaa ||
  Perfect are the Teachings of the Perfect Guru.

ਜਿਸੁ ਮਨਿ ਬਸੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਾਚੁ ਪਰੀਖਿਆ ॥
Jis Man Basai This Saach Pareekhiaa ||
That person, within whose mind it abides, realizes the Truth.

• ਜਿਸ ਨੋ ਆਪੇ ਰੰਗੇ ਸੁ ਰਪਸੀ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਮਿਲਾਇ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 3, GGS. 427-5).
  Jis No Aapae Rangae S Rapasee Sathasangath Milaae ||
  Only those whom the Lord imbues, are so imbued; they join the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸਤਸੰਗਤਿ ਊਪਜੈ ਸਹਜੇ ਸਚਿ ਸੁਭਾਇ ॥੫॥
Poorae Gur Thae Sathasangath Oopajai Sehajae Sach Subhaae ||5||
From the Perfect Guru, the Sat Sangat emanates, and one easily merges into the Love of the True One. ||5||

ਬਿਨੁ ਸੰਗਤੀ ਸਭਿ ਐਸੇ ਰਹਹਿ ਜੈਸੇ ਪਸੁ ਢੋਰ ॥
Bin Sangathee Sabh Aisae Rehehi Jaisae Pas Dtor ||
Without the Sangat, the Company of the Holy, all remain like beasts and animals.

ਜਿਨ੍ਹ੍ਹਿ ਕੀਤੇ ਤਿਸੈ ਨ ਜਾਣਨ੍ਹ੍ਹੀ ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਵੈ ਸਭਿ ਚੋਰ ॥੬॥
Jinih Keethae Thisai N Jaananhee Bin Naavai Sabh Chor ||6||
They do not know the One who created them; without the Name, all are thieves. ||6||

• ਸਦਾ ਹਜੂਰਿ ਜਾਣੁ ਭਗਵੰਤ ॥ (Raag Gond M. 5, GGS. 867-4).
  Sadhaa Hajoor Jaan Bhagavanth ||
  He knows the Lord God to be ever-present.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਮੰਤ ॥੩॥
Poorae Gur Kaa Pooran Manth ||3||
This is the Perfect Teaching of the Perfect Guru. ||3||

• ਅਪਣੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਤੂੰ ਲੈਹਿ ਮਿਲਾਈ ॥ (Raag Maajh M. 4, GGS. 130-5).
  Apanee Kirapaa Karehi Thoon Laihi Milaaee ||
  Bestowing Your Mercy, You merge us into Yourself.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਧਿਆਈਐ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸੁਖੁ ਪਾਵਣਿਆ ॥੫॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Dhhiaaeeai Sabadh Saev Sukh Paavaniaa ||5||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, we meditate on the Lord. Serving the Shabad, peace is found. ||5||

• ਧਾਵਤੁ ਰਾਖੈ ਠਾਕਿ ਰਹਾਏ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 3, GGS. 232-6).
  Dhhaavath Raakhai Thaak Rehaaeae ||
  He controls, and restrains, and holds still the wandering mind.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਏ ॥੭॥
Poorae Gur Thae Sojhee Paaeae ||7||
Understanding is obtained through the Perfect Guru. ||7||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਸੇਵ ॥ (Raag Bilaaval M. 5, GGS. 825-6).
  Poorae Gur Kee Pooree Saev ||
  Perfect is service to the Perfect Guru.

ਆਪੇ ਆਪਿ ਵਰਤੈ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਕਾਰਜੁ ਰਾਸਿ ਕੀਆ ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Aapae Aap Varathai Suaamee Kaaraj Raas Keeaa Guradhaev ||1|| Rehaao ||
Our Lord and Master Himself is Himself all-pervading. The Divine Guru has resolved all my affairs. ||1||Pause||

• ਪੂਰਾ ਗੁਰੁ ਅਖ੍ਯ੍ਯਓ ਜਾ ਕਾ ਮੰਤ੍ਰ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 287-7).
  Pooraa Gur Akhyou Jaa Kaa Manthr ||
  The Guru is perfect; His Teachings are everlasting.

ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਪੇਖੈ ਹੋਇ ਸੰਤ ॥
Anmrith Dhrisatt Paekhai Hoe Santh ||
Beholding His Ambrosial Glance, one becomes saintly.

• ਗੁਣ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਅਉਗੁਣ ਜਾਹਿ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 3, GGS. 361-7).
  Gun Sangrahu Vichahu Aougun Jaahi ||
  So gather merits, and let your demerits depart from within you.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Samaahi ||1|| Rehaao ||
You shall be absorbed into the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru. ||1||Pause||

• ਸਬਦਿ ਮਰੈ ਤਿਸੁ ਸਦਾ ਅਨੰਦ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 3, GGS. 364-6).
  Sabadh Marai This Sadhaa Anandh ||
  One who dies in the Word of the Shabad, finds eternal bliss.

ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਭੇਟੇ ਗੁਰ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ॥
Sathigur Bhaettae Gur Gobindh ||
He is united with the True Guru, the Guru, the Lord God.

ਨਾ ਫਿਰਿ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਜਾਇ ॥
Naa Fir Marai N Aavai Jaae ||
He does not die any more, and he does not come or go.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸਾਚਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥
Poorae Gur Thae Saach Samaae ||1||
Through the Perfect Guru, he merges with the True Lord. ||1||

• ਪੂਰੈ ਗੁਰਿ ਮੇਟਿਓ ਭਰਮੁ ਅੰਧੇਰਾ ॥ (Raag Sorath M. 5, GGS. 615-7).
  Poorai Gur Maettiou Bharam Andhhaeraa ||
  The Perfect Guru has dispelled the darkness of doubt.

ਭਜੁ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਭਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨੇਰਾ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Bhaj Praem Bhagath Prabh Naeraa || Rehaao ||
Remember God with love and devotion; He is near at hand. ||Pause||

• ਏਕੁ ਨਾਮੁ ਤਾਰੇ ਸੰਸਾਰੁ ॥ (Raag Basant M. 3, GGS. 1175-6).
  Eaek Naam Thaarae Sansaar ||
  Only the Naam, the Name of the Lord, can save the world.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਨਾਮ ਪਿਆਰੁ ॥
Gur Parasaadhee Naam Piaar ||
By Guru’s Grace, one comes to love the Naam.

ਬਿਨੁ ਨਾਮੈ ਮੁਕਤਿ ਕਿਨੈ ਨ ਪਾਈ ॥
Bin Naamai Mukath Kinai N Paaee ||
Without the Naam, no one obtains liberation.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਲੈ ਪਾਈ ॥੩॥
Poorae Gur Thae Naam Palai Paaee ||3||
Through the Perfect Guru, the Naam is obtained. ||3||

• ਇਸੁ ਜੁਗ ਕਾ ਧਰਮੁ ਪੜਹੁ ਤੁਮ ਭਾਈ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 3, GGS. 230-8).
  Eis Jug Kaa Dhharam Parrahu Thum Bhaaee ||
  Learn the Dharma of this age, O Siblings of Destiny;

ਪੂਰੈ ਗੁਰਿ ਸਭ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਈ ॥
Poorai Gur Sabh Sojhee Paaee ||
All understanding is obtained from the Perfect Guru.

ਐਥੈ ਅਗੈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਸਖਾਈ ॥੧॥
Aithhai Agai Har Naam Sakhaaee ||1||
Here and hereafter, the Lord’s Name is our Companion. ||1||

ਰਾਮ ਪੜਹੁ ਮਨਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਬੀਚਾਰੁ ॥
Raam Parrahu Man Karahu Beechaar ||
Learn of the Lord, and contemplate Him in your mind.

ਗੁਰ ਪਰਸਾਦੀ ਮੈਲੁ ਉਤਾਰੁ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Gur Parasaadhee Mail Outhaar ||1|| Rehaao ||
By Guru’s Grace, your filth shall be washed away. ||1||Pause||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਨਾਮੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾਇ ॥ (Raag Vadhans M. 3, GGS. 560-8).
  Poorae Gur Thae Naam Paaeiaa Jaae ||
  From the Perfect Guru, the Naam is obtained.

ਸਚੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਚਿ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੧॥
Sachai Sabadh Sach Samaae ||1||
Through the Shabad, the True Word of God, one merges in the True Lord. ||1||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਮਹਲੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਪਤਿ ਪਰਗਟੁ ਲੋਈ ॥ (Raag Sarang M. 3, GGS. 1248-8).
  Poorae Gur Thae Mehal Paaeiaa Path Paragatt Loee ||
  Through the Perfect Guru, you shall find the Mansion of the Lord’s Presence. You shall be famous throughout the world.

ਨਾਨਕ ਅਨਹਦ ਧੁਨੀ ਦਰਿ ਵਜਦੇ ਮਿਲਿਆ ਹਰਿ ਸੋਈ ॥੨੮॥
Naanak Anehadh Dhhunee Dhar Vajadhae Miliaa Har Soee ||28||
O Nanak, the unstruck celestial melody vibrates at your door; come and merge with the Lord. ||28||

• ਸੇ ਧਨਵੰਤ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਕਮਾਇ ॥ (Raag Gauri Guaarayee M. 3, GGS. 161-8).
  Sae Dhhanavanth Har Naam Kamaae ||
  Those who earn the Lord’s Name are wealthy.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਝੀ ਪਾਇ ॥੧॥
Poorae Gur Thae Sojhee Paae ||1||
Through the Perfect Guru, understanding is obtained. ||1||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਵਡਿਆਈ ਪਾਈ ॥ (Raag Bilaaval M. 3, GGS. 798-9).
  Poorae Gur Thae Vaddiaaee Paaee ||
  From the Perfect Guru, I have obtained glorious greatness.

ਅਚਿੰਤ ਨਾਮੁ ਵਸਿਆ ਮਨਿ ਆਈ ॥
Achinth Naam Vasiaa Man Aaee ||
The Naam, the Name of the Lord, has spontaneously come to abide in my mind.

ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਇਆ ਸਬਦਿ ਜਲਾਈ ॥
Houmai Maaeiaa Sabadh Jalaaee ||
Through the Word of the Shabad, I have burnt away egotism and Maya.

ਦਰਿ ਸਾਚੈ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਸੋਭਾ ਪਾਈ ॥੧॥
Dhar Saachai Gur Thae Sobhaa Paaee ||1||
Through the Guru, I have obtained honor in the Court of the True Lord. ||1||

• ਆਪਣੇ ਭਾਣੇ ਵਿਚਿ ਸਦਾ ਰਖੁ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੋ ਦੇਹਿ ਵਡਿਆਈ ॥ (Raag Parbhati M. 3, GGS. 1333-8).
  Aapanae Bhaanae Vich Sadhaa Rakh Suaamee Har Naamo Dhaehi Vaddiaaee ||
  Please keep me forever under Your Will, O my Lord and Master; please bless me with the Glorious Greatness of Your Name.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਭਾਣਾ ਜਾਪੈ ਅਨਦਿਨੁ ਸਹਜਿ ਸਮਾਈ ॥੨॥
Poorae Gur Thae Bhaanaa Jaapai Anadhin Sehaj Samaaee ||2||
Through the Perfect Guru, God’s Will is revealed; night and day, remain absorbed in peace and poise. ||2||

• ਸੁਖ ਸਾਂਦਿ ਘਰਿ ਆਇਆ ॥ (Raag Sorath M. 5, GGS. 629-8).
  Sukh Saandh Ghar Aaeiaa ||
  Safe and sound, I have returned home.

ਨਿੰਦਕ ਕੈ ਮੁਖਿ ਛਾਇਆ ॥
Nindhak Kai Mukh Shhaaeiaa ||
The slanderer’s face is blackened with ashes.

ਪੂਰੈ ਗੁਰਿ ਪਹਿਰਾਇਆ ॥
Poorai Gur Pehiraaeiaa ||
The Perfect Guru has dressed in robes of honor.

ਬਿਨਸੇ ਦੁਖ ਸਬਾਇਆ ॥੧॥
Binasae Dhukh Sabaaeiaa ||1||
All my pains and sufferings are over. ||1||

Finally in a nutshell, it boils down that there is need to follow the Perfect Guru’s advice:-

• ਕਿਆ ਡਰੀਐ ਡਰੁ ਡਰਹਿ ਸਮਾਨਾ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 1, GGS. 154-8).
  Kiaa Ddareeai Ddar Ddarehi Samaanaa ||
  Why should we fear, when fear is dispelled by the Fear of God?

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਪਛਾਨਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Pashhaanaa ||1|| Rehaao ||
Through the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru, I recognize God. ||1||Pause||

• ਏਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਅਵਗਣਿ ਬਾਧਿਆ ਸਹੁ ਦੇਹ ਸਰੀਰੈ ॥ (Raag Maroo M. 1, GGS. 1012-3).
  Eaehu Man Avagan Baadhhiaa Sahu Dhaeh Sareerai ||
  This mind is tied to its faults; it suffers terrible pain in its body.

ਪੂਰੈ ਗੁਰਿ ਬਖਸਾਈਅਹਿ ਸਭਿ ਗੁਨਹ ਫਕੀਰੈ ॥੧॥
Poorai Gur Bakhasaaeeahi Sabh Guneh Fakeerai ||1||
The Perfect Guru forgives all the mistakes of the beggar at His Door. ||1||

ਕਿਉ ਰਹੀਐ ਉਠਿ ਚਲਣਾ ਬੁਝੁ ਸਬਦ ਬੀਚਾਰਾ ॥
Kio Reheeai Outh Chalanaa Bujh Sabadh Beechaaraa ||
How can he stay here? He must get up and depart. Contemplate the Word of the Shabad, and understand this.

ਜਿਸੁ ਤੂ ਮੇਲਹਿ ਸੋ ਮਿਲੈ ਧੁਰਿ ਹੁਕਮੁ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Jis Thoo Maelehi So Milai Dhhur Hukam Apaaraa ||1|| Rehaao ||
He alone is united, whom You, O Lord, unite. Such is the Primal Command of the Infinite Lord. ||1||Pause||

ਜਿਉ ਤੂ ਰਾਖਹਿ ਤਿਉ ਰਹਾ ਜੋ ਦੇਹਿ ਸੁ ਖਾਉ ॥
Jio Thoo Raakhehi Thio Rehaa Jo Dhaehi S Khaao ||
As You keep me, I remain; whatever You give me, I eat.

ਜਿਉ ਤੂ ਚਲਾਵਹਿ ਤਿਉ ਚਲਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਨਾਉ ॥
Jio Thoo Chalaavehi Thio Chalaa Mukh Anmrith Naao ||
As You lead me, I follow, with the Ambrosial Name in my mouth.

ਵਾਹੁ ਵਾਹੁ ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ (Raag Suhi M. 3, GGS. 754-7).
Vaahu Vaahu Poorae Gur Kee Baanee ||
Waaho! Waaho! Blessed, blessed is the Word of the Perfect Guru’s Bani.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਉਪਜੀ ਸਾਚਿ ਸਮਾਣੀ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poorae Gur Thae Oupajee Saach Samaanee ||1|| Rehaao ||
It wells up and springs forth from the Perfect Guru, and merges into Truth. ||1||Pause||

• ਭਾਈ ਰੇ ਭਗਤਿਹੀਣੁ ਕਾਹੇ ਜਗਿ ਆਇਆ ॥ (Sri Raag M. 3, GGS. 32-6).
  Bhaaee Rae Bhagathiheen Kaahae Jag Aaeiaa ||
  O Siblings of Destiny: those who lack devotion-why have they even bothered to come into the world?

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਸੇਵ ਨ ਕੀਨੀ ਬਿਰਥਾ ਜਨਮੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poorae Gur Kee Saev N Keenee Birathhaa Janam Gavaaeiaa ||1|| Rehaao ||
They do not serve the Perfect Guru; they waste away their lives in vain. ||1||Pause||

• ਗੁਣ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਹੁ ਵਿਚਹੁ ਅਉਗੁਣ ਜਾਹਿ ॥ (Raag Asa M. 3, GGS. 361-7).
  Gun Sangrahu Vichahu Aougun Jaahi ||
  So gather merits, and let your demerits depart from within you.

ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Poorae Gur Kai Sabadh Samaahi ||1|| Rehaao ||
You shall be absorbed into the Shabad, the Word of the Perfect Guru. ||1||Pause||

• ਪੂਰੇ ਗੁਰ ਕਾ ਸੁਨਿ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ॥ (Raag Gauri M. 5, GGS. 295-3).
  Poorae Gur Kaa Sun Oupadhaes ||
  Listen to the Teachings of the Perfect Guru;

ਪਾਰਬ੍ਰਹਮੁ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਕਰਿ ਪੇਖੁ ॥
Paarabreham Nikatt Kar Paekh ||
See the Supreme Lord God near you.

With so many promises as given above, may we have full faith and trust in the ‘Poora Guru’.