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According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds, even though everyone wants to be so lucky. ||3||

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O Nanak, the One who created the creation - He alone takes care of it.

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The Hukam of our Lord and Master's Command cannot be known; He Himself blesses us with greatness. ||4||1||18||

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Gauree Bairaagan, First Mehl:

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What if I were to become a deer, and live in the forest, picking and eating fruits and roots

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- by Guru's Grace, I am a sacrifice to my Master. Again and again, I am a sacrifice, a sacrifice. ||1||

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I am the shop-keeper of the Lord.

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Your Name is my merchandise and trade. ||1||Pause||

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If I were to become a cuckoo, living in a mango tree, I would still contemplate the Word of the Shabad.

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I would still meet my Lord and Master, with intuitive ease; the Darshan, the Blessed Vision of His Form, is incomparably beautiful. ||2||

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If I were to become a fish, living in the water, I would still remember the Lord, who watches over all beings and creatures.

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My Husband Lord dwells on this shore, and on the shore beyond; I would still meet Him, and hug Him close in my embrace. ||3||

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If I were to become a snake, living in the ground, the Shabad would still dwell in my mind, and my fears would be dispelled.

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O Nanak, they are forever the happy soul-brides, whose light merges into His Light. ||4||2||19||

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Gauree Poorbee Deepkee, First Mehl:

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One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

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In that house where the Praises of the Creator are chanted

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- in that house, sing the Songs of Praise, and meditate in remembrance on the Creator Lord. ||1||

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Sing the Songs of Praise of my Fearless Lord.

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I am a sacrifice to that Song of Praise which brings eternal peace. ||1||Pause||

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Day after day, He cares for His beings; the Great Giver watches over all.

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Your gifts cannot be appraised; how can anyone compare to the Giver? ||2||

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The day of my wedding is pre-ordained. Come - let's gather together and pour the oil over the threshold.

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My friends, give me your blessings, that I may merge with my Lord and Master. ||3||

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Unto each and every home, into each and every heart, this summons is sent out; the call comes each and every day.

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Remember in meditation the One who summons us; O Nanak, that day is drawing near! ||4||1||20||

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Raag Gauree Gwaarayree:

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Third Mehl, Chau-Padas:

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One Universal Creator God. By The Grace Of The True Guru:

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Meeting the Guru, we meet the Lord.

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He Himself unites us in His Union.

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My God knows all His Own Ways.

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By the Hukam of His Command, He unites those who recognize the Word of the Shabad. ||1||

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By the Fear of the True Guru, doubt and fear are dispelled.

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Imbued with His Fear, we are absorbed in the Love of the True One. ||1||Pause||

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Meeting the Guru, the Lord naturally dwells within the mind.

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My God is Great and Almighty; His value cannot be estimated.

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Through the Shabad, I praise Him; He has no end or limitations.

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My God is the Forgiver. I pray that He may forgive me. ||2||

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Meeting the Guru, all wisdom and understanding are obtained.