1402
:
537
So serve the Guru, the True Guru; His ways and means are inscrutable. The Great Guru Raam Daas is the Boat to carry us across. ||2||
1402
:
538
The Name of the Lord, from the Mouth of the Guru, is the Raft to cross over the unfathomable world-ocean.
1402
:
539
The cycle of birth and death in this world is ended for those who have this faith in their hearts.
1402
:
540
Those humble beings who have this faith in their hearts, are awarded the highest status.
1402
:
541
They forsake Maya, emotional attachment and greed; they are rid of the frustrations of possessiveness, sexual desire and anger.
1402
:
542
They are blessed with the Inner Vision to see God, the Cause of causes, and all their doubts are dispelled.
1402
:
543
So serve the Guru, the True Guru; His ways and means are inscrutable. The Great Guru Raam Daas is the Boat to carry us across. ||3||
1402
:
544
The Glorious Greatness of the Guru is manifest forever in each and every heart. His humble servants sing His Praises.
1402
:
545
Some read and listen and sing of Him, taking their cleansing bath in the early hours of the morning before the dawn.
1402
:
546
After their cleansing bath in the hours before the dawn, they worship the Guru with their minds pure and clear.
1402
:
547
Touching the Philosopher's Stone, their bodies are transformed into gold. They focus their meditation on the Embodiment of Divine Light.
1402
:
548
The Master of the Universe, the very Life of the World pervades the sea and the land, manifesting Himself in myriads of ways.
1402
:
549
So serve the Guru, the True Guru; His ways and means are inscrutable. The Great Guru Raam Daas is the Boat to carry us across. ||4||
1402
:
550
Those who realize the Eternal, Unchanging Word of God, like Dhroo, are immune to death.
1402
:
551
They cross over the terrifying world-ocean in an instant; the Lord created the world like a bubble of water.
1402
:
552
The Kundalini rises in the Sat Sangat, the True Congregation; through the Word of the Guru, they enjoy the Lord of Supreme Bliss.
1402
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553
The Supreme Guru is the Lord and Master over all; so serve the True Guru, in thought, word and deed. ||5||
1402
:
554
Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Jee-o.
1402
:
555
You are lotus-eyed, with sweet speech, exalted and embellished with millions of companions. Mother Yashoda invited You as Krishna to eat the sweet rice.
1402
:
556
Gazing upon Your supremely beautiful form, and hearing the musical sounds of Your silver bells tinkling, she was intoxicated with delight.
1402
:
557
Death's pen and command are in Your hands. Tell me, who can erase it? Shiva and Brahma yearn to enshrine Your spiritual wisdom in their hearts.
1402
:
558
You are forever True, the Home of Excellence, the Primal Supreme Being. Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Jee-o. ||1||6||
1402
:
559
You are blessed with the Lord's Name, the supreme mansion, and clear understanding. You are the Formless, Infinite Lord; who can compare to You?
1402
:
560
For the sake of the pure-hearted devotee Prahlaad, You took the form of the man-lion, to tear apart and destroy Harnaakhash with your claws.
1402
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561
You are the Infinite Supreme Lord God; with your symbols of power, You deceived Baliraja; who can know You?
1402
:
562
You are forever True, the Home of Excellence, the Primal Supreme Being. Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Guru, Waahay Jee-o. ||2||7||
1402
:
563
As Krishna, You wear yellow robes, with teeth like jasmine flowers; You dwell with Your lovers, with Your mala around Your neck, and You joyfully adorn Your head with the crow of peacock feathers.