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ਪਉੜੀ ੩

paurree 3

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਆਖੀਐ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਹਿਤਕਾਰੀ ।

guramukh maarag aakheeai guramat hitakaaree |

The way leading to the adoption of beneficent wisdom of the Guru (Gurmat) is known as the Gurmukh-way.

ਹੁਕਮਿ ਰਜਾਈ ਚਲਣਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਵੀਚਾਰੀ ।

hukam rajaaee chalanaa gur sabad veechaaree |

In it one is taught to live in the will of the Lord and to ponder upon the Word of Guru.

ਭਾਣਾ ਭਾਵੈ ਖਸਮ ਕਾ ਨਿਹਚਉ ਨਿਰੰਕਾਰੀ ।

bhaanaa bhaavai khasam kaa nihchau nirankaaree |

The will of the Master comes to be loved and in all thoughts permeates the formless Lord.

ਇਸਕ ਮੁਸਕ ਮਹਕਾਰੁ ਹੈ ਹੁਇ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ ।

eisak musak mahakaar hai hue praupakaaree |

As love and fragrance do not remain hidden, the Gurmukh also does not remain concealed and gets himself busy in altruistic activities.

ਸਿਦਕ ਸਬੂਰੀ ਸਾਬਤੇ ਮਸਤੀ ਹੁਸੀਆਰੀ ।

sidak sabooree saabate masatee huseeaaree |

He imbibes in him the faith, contentment, ecstasy, and the qualities of being skilful.

ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਆਪੁ ਗਵਾਇਆ ਜਿਣਿ ਹਉਮੈ ਮਾਰੀ ।੩।

guramukh aap gavaaeaa jin haumai maaree |3|

Gurmukh decimates ego and conquers it.