Gurbani-Kar Isnaan

This Shabad is by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in the sorath raag.

kar isnaan simar parabh apnaa man tan bha-ay arogaa.

After taking your cleansing bath, remember your God in meditation, and your mind and body shall be free of disease.

kot bighan laathay parabh sarnaa
pargatay bhalay sanjogaa. ||1||

Millions of obstacles are removed, in the Sanctuary of God, and good fortune dawns. ||1||

parabh banee sabad subhaakhi-aa.

The Word of God's Bani, and His Shabad, are the best utterances.

gaavhu sunhu parhahu nit bhaa-ee gur poorai too raakhi-aa. rahaa-o.

So constantly sing them, listen to them, and read them, O Siblings of Destiny, and the Perfect Guru shall save you. ||Pause||

saachaa saahib amit vadaa-ee bhagat vachhal da-i-aalaa.

The glorious greatness of the True Lord is immeasurable; the Merciful Lord is the Lover of His devotees.

santaa kee paij rakh-daa aa-i-aa aad birad partipaalaa. ||2||

He has preserved the honor of His Saints; from the very beginning of time, His Nature is to cherish them. ||2||

har amrit naam bhojan nit bhunchahu sarab vaylaa mukh paavhu.

So eat the Ambrosial Name of the Lord as your food; put it into your mouth at all times.

jaraa maraa taap sabh naathaa gun gobind nit gaavhu. ||3||

The pains of old age and death shall all depart, when you constantly sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord of the Universe. ||3||

sunee ardaas su-aamee mayrai sarab kalaa ban aa-ee.

My Lord and Master has heard my prayer, and all my affairs have been resolved.

pargat bha-ee saglay jug antar gur naanak kee vadi-aa-ee. ||4||11||

The glorious greatness of Guru Nanak is manifest, throughout all the ages. ||4||11||