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-1152The Supreme Lord God, the Transcendent Lord, protects and saves His humble servant. Death roars and thunders over the head of the slanderer. || 1 || Pause || No one belives what the slanderer says. The slanderer tells lies, and later regrets and repents. He wrings his hands, and hits his head against the ground. The Lord does not forgive the slanderer. || 2 || The Lord's slave does not wish anyone ill. The slanderer suffers, as if stabbed by a spear. Like a crane, he spreads his feathers, to look like a swan. When he speaks with his mouth, then he is exposed and driven out. || 3 || The Creator is the Innerknower, the Searcher of hearts. That person, whom the Lord makes His Own, becomes stable and steady. The Lord's slave is true in the Court of the Lord. Servant Nanak speaks, after contemplating the essence of reality. || 4 || 41 || 54 || BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: With my palms pressed together, I offer this prayer. My soul, body and wealth are His property. He is the Creator, my Lord and Master. Millions of times, I am a sacrifice to Him. || 1 || The dust of the feet of the Holy brings purity. Remembering God in meditation, the mind's corruption is eradicated, and the filth of countless incarnations is washed away. || 1 || Pause || All treasures are in His household. Serving Him, the mortal attains honor. He is the Fulfiller of the mind's desires. He is the Support of the soul and the breath of life of His devotees. || 2 || His Light shines in each and every heart. Chanting and meditating on God, the Treasure of Virtue, His devotees live. Service to Him does not go in vain. Deep within your mind and body, meditate on the One Lord. || 3 || Following the Guru's Teachings, compassion and contentment are found. This Treasure of the Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the immaculate object. Please grant Your Grace, O Lord, and attach me to the hem of Your robe. Nanak meditates continually on the Lord's Lotus Feet. || 4 || 42 || 55 || BHAIRAO, FIFTH MEHL: The True Guru has listened to my prayer. All my affairs have been resolved. Deep within my mind and body, I meditate on God. The Perfect Guru has dispelled all my fears. || 1 || The All-powerful Divine Guru is the Greatest of all. Serving Him, I obtain all comforts. || Pause 11 Everything is done by Him. No one can erase His Eternal Decree. The Supreme Lord God, the Transcendent Lord, is incomparably beautiful. The Guru is the Image of Fulfillment, the Embodiment of the Lord. || 2 || The Name of the Lord abides deep within him. Wherever he looks, he sees the Wisdom of God. His mind is totally enlightened and illuminated. Within that person, the Supreme Lord God abides. || 3 || I humbly bow to that Guru forever. I am forever a sacrifice to that Guru. I wash the feet of the Guru, and drink in this water. Chanting and meditating forever on Guru Nanak, I live. || 4 || 43 || 56 ||
