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Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

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Having wandered through foreign lands, I have come here to do business.

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I heard of the incomparable and profitable merchandise.

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I have gathered in my pockets my capital of virtue, and I have brought it here with me.

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Beholding the jewel, this mind is fascinated. ||1||

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I have come to the door of the Trader.

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Please display the merchandise, so that the business may be transacted. ||1||Pause||

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The Trader has sent me to the Banker.

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The jewel is priceless, and the capital is priceless.

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O my gentle brother, mediator and friend

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- I have obtained the merchandise, and my consciousness is now steady and stable. ||2||

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I have no fear of thieves, of wind or water.

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I have easily made my purchase, and I easily take it away.

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I have earned Truth, and I shall have no pain.

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I have brought this merchandise home, safe and sound. ||3||

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I have earned the profit, and I am happy.

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Blessed is the Banker, the Perfect Bestower.

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How rare is the Gurmukh who obtains this merchandise;

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Nanak has brought this profitable merchandise home. ||4||6||

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Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

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He does not consider my merits or demerits.

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He does not look at my beauty, color or decorations.

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I do not know the ways of wisdom and good conduct.

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But taking me by the arm, my Husband Lord has led me to His Bed. ||1||

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Hear, O my companions, my Husband, my Lord Master, possesses me.

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Placing His Hand upon my forehead, He protects me as His Own. What do these ignorant people know? ||1||Pause||

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My married life now appears so beauteous;

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my Husband Lord has met me, and He sees all my pains.

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Within the courtyard of my heart, the glory of the moon shines.

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Night and day, I have fun with my Beloved. ||2||

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My clothes are dyed the deep crimson color of the poppy.

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All the ornaments and garlands around my neck adorn me.

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Gazing upon my Beloved with my eyes, I have obtained all treasures;

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I have shaken off the power of the evil demons. ||3||

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I have obtained eternal bliss, and I constantly celebrate.

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With the nine treasures of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, I am satisfied in my own home.

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Says Nanak, when the happy soul-bride is adorned by her Beloved,

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she is forever happy with her Husband Lord. ||4||7||

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Aasaa, Fifth Mehl:

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They give you donations and worship you.

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You take from them, and then deny that they have given anything to you.

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That door, through which you must ultimately go, O Brahmin

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- at that door, you will come to regret and repent. ||1||

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Such Brahmins shall drown, O Siblings of Destiny;

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they think of doing evil to the innocent. ||1||Pause||

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Within them is greed, and they wander around like mad dogs.

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They slander others and carry loads of sin upon their heads.

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Intoxicated by Maya, they do not think of the Lord.

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Deluded by doubt, they wander off on many paths. ||2||

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Outwardly, they wear various religious robes,

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but within, they are enveloped by poison.

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They instruct others, but do not understand themselves.

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Such Brahmins will never be emancipated. ||3||

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O foolish Brahmin, reflect upon God.

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He watches and hears, and is always with you.

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Says Nanak, if this is your destiny,

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renounce your pride, and grasp the Guru's Feet. ||4||8||

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Aasaa, Fifth Mehl: