Ang 1141

BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: Mankind is afflicted with the disease of egotism. The disease of sexual desire overwhelms the elephant. Because of the disease of vision, the moth is burnt to death. Because of the disease of the sound of the bell, the deer is lured to its death. ||1|| Whoever I see is diseased. Only my True Guru, the True Yogi, is free of disease. ||1|| Pause|| Because of the disease of taste, the fish is caught. Because of the disease of smell, the bumble bee is destroyed. The whole world is caught in the disease of attachment. In the disease of the three qualities, corruption is multiplied. ||2|| In disease the mortals die, and in disease they are born. In disease they wander in reincarnation again and again. Entangled in disease, they cannot stay still, even for an instant. Without the True Guru, the disease is never cured. ||3|| When the Supreme Lord God grants His Mercy, He grabs hold of the mortal’s arm, and pulls him up and out of the disease. Reaching the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, the mortal’s bonds are broken. Says Nanak, the Guru cures him of the disease. ||4||7||20||

BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: When He comes to mind, then I am in supreme bliss. When He comes to mind, then all my pains are shattered. When He comes to mind, my hopes are fulfilled. When He comes to mind, I never feel sadness. ||1|| Deep within my being, my Sovereign Lord King has revealed Himself to me. The Perfect Guru has inspired me to love Him. ||1|| Pause|| When He comes to mind, I am the king of all. When He comes to mind, all my affairs are completed. When He comes to mind, I am dyed in the deep crimson of His Love. When He comes to mind, I am ecstatic forever. ||2|| When He comes to mind, I am wealthy forever. When He comes to mind, I am free of doubt forever. When He comes to mind, then I enjoy all pleasures. When He comes to mind, I am rid of fear. ||3|| When He comes to mind, I find the home of peace and poise. When He comes to mind, I am absorbed in the Primal Void of God. When He comes to mind, I continually sing the Kirtan of His Praises. Nanak’s mind is pleased and satisfied with the Lord God. ||4||8||21||

BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: My Father is Eternal, forever alive. My brothers live forever as well. My friends are permanent and imperishable. My family abides in the home of the self within. ||1|| I have found peace, and so all are at peace. The Perfect Guru has united me with my Father. ||1|| Pause|| My mansions are the highest of all. My countries are infinite and uncountable. My kingdom is eternally stable. My wealth is inexhaustible and permanent. ||2|| My glorious reputation resounds throughout the ages. My fame has spread in all places and interspaces. My praises echo in each and every house. My devotional worship is known to all people. ||3|| My Father has revealed Himself within me. The Father and son have joined together in partnership. Says Nanak, when my Father is pleased, then the Father and son are joined together in love, and become one. ||4||9||22||

BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: The True Guru, the Primal Being, is free of revenge and hate; He is God, the Great Giver. I am a sinner; You are my Forgiver. That sinner, who finds no protection anywhere — if he comes seeking Your Sanctuary, then he becomes immaculate and pure. ||1|| Pleasing the True Guru, I have found peace. Meditating on the Guru, I have obtained all fruits and rewards. ||1|| Pause|| I humbly bow to the Supreme Lord God, the True Guru. My mind and body are Yours; all the world is Yours. When the veil of illusion is removed, then I come to see You. You are my Lord and Master; You are the King of all. ||2|| When it pleases Him, even dry wood becomes green. When it pleases Him, rivers flow across the desert sands. When it pleases Him, all fruits and rewards are obtained. Grasping hold of the Guru’s feet, my anxiety is dispelled. ||3|| I am unworthy and ungrateful, but He has been merciful to me. My mind and body have been cooled and soothed; the Ambrosial Nectar rains down in my mind. The Supreme Lord God, the Guru, has become kind and compassionate to me. Slave Nanak beholds the Lord, enraptured. ||4||10||23||