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By Guru's Grace, a rare few remain awake and aware. || 3 || Says Nanak, sing continually the Glorious Praises of the Lord. Your face shall be radiant, and your consciousness shall be immaculately pure. || 4 || 19 || AASAA, FIFTH MEHL: The nine treasures are Yours - all treasures are Yours. The Fulfiller of desires saves mortals in the end. || 1 || You are my Beloved, so what hunger can I have? When You dwell within my mind, pain does not touch me. || 1 || Pause || Whatever You do, is acceptable to me. O True Lord and Master, True is Your Order. || 2 || When it is pleasing to Your Will, I sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord. Within Your Home, there is justice, forever and ever. || 3 || O True Lord and Master, You are unknowable and mysterious. Nanak is committed to Your service. || 4 || 20 || AASAA, FIFTH MEHL: He is near at hand; He is the eternal Companion of the soul. His Creative Power is all-pervading, in form and color. || 1 || My mind does not worry; it does not grieve, or cry out. Imperishable, Unshakable, Unapproachable and forever safe and sound is my Husband Lord. || 1 || Pause || Unto whom does Your servant pay homage? His King preserves his honor. || 2 || That slave, whom God has released from the restrictions of social status - who can now hold him in bondage? || 3 || The Lord is absolutely independent, and totally care-free; O servant Nanak, chant His Glorious Praises. || 4 || 21 || AASAA, FIFTH MEHL: Forsaking the Lord's sublime essence, the mortal is intoxicated with false essences. The substance is within the home of the self, but the mortal goes out to find it. || 1 || He cannot hear the true ambrosial discourse. Attached to false scriptures, he is engaged in argument. || 1 || Pause || He takes his wages from his Lord and Master, but he serves another. With such sins, the mortal is engrossed. || 2 || He tries to hide from the One who is always with him. He begs from Him, again and again. || 3 || Says Nanak, God is merciful to the meek. As it pleases Him, He cherishes us. || 4 || 22 || AASAA, FIFTH MEHL: The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is my soul, my life, my wealth. Here and hereafter, it is with me, to help me. || 1 || Without the Lord's Name, everything else is useless. My mind is satisfied and satiated by the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan. || 1 || Pause || Gurbani is the jewel, the treasure of devotion. Singing, hearing and acting upon it, one is enraptured. || 2 || My mind is attached to the Lord's Lotus Feet. The True Guru, in His Pleasure, has given this gift. || 3 || Unto Nanak, the Guru has revealed these instructions: recognize the Imperishable Lord God in each and every heart. || 4 || 23 || AASAA, FIFTH MEHL: The All-pervading Lord has established joys and celebrations. He Himself embellishes His own works. || 1 || Perfect is the Creation of the Perfect Lord Master. His magnificent greatness is totally all-pervading. || 1 || Pause || His Name is the treasure; His reputation is immaculate. He Himself is the Creator; there is no other. || 2 || All beings and creatures are in His Hands. God is pervading in all, and is always with them. || 3 ||
