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Bestowing His Glance of Grace, He attaches us to the hem of His robe. Grasping the Lord's Feet, O Nanak, we enter His Sanctuary. || 4 || 22 || 28 || SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: One who withdraws from God's Path, and attaches himself to the world, is known as a sinner in both worlds. || 1 || He alone is approved, who pleases the Lord. Only He Himself knows His creative omnipotence. || 1 || Pause I One who practices truth, righteous living, charity and good deeds, has the supplies for God's Path. Worldly success shall not fail him. || 2 || Within and among all, the One Lord is awake. As He attaches us, so are we attached. || 3 || You are inaccessible and unfathomable, O my True Lord and Master. Nanak speaks as You inspire him to speak. Il 4 || 23 | 29 || SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: In the early hours of the morning, I chant the Lord's Name. I have fashioned a shelter for myself, hear and hereafter. || 1 || Forever and ever, I chant the Lord's Name, and the desires of my mind are fulfilled. || 1 || Pause II Sing the Praises of the Eternal, Imperishable Lord God, night and day. In life, and in death, you shall find your eternal, unchanging home. || 2 || So serve the Sovereign Lord, and you shall never lack anything. While eating and consuming, you shall pass your life in peace. || 3 || O Life of the World, O Primal Being, I have found the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, I meditate on the Naam, the Name of the Lord. || 4 || 24 || 30 || SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: When the Perfect Guru becomes merciful, my pains are taken away, and my works are perfectly completed. || 1 || Gazing upon, beholding the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, I live; I am a sacrifice to Your Lotus Feet. Without You, O my Lord and Master, who belongs to me? || 1 || Pause || I have fallen in love with the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, by the karma of my past actions and my pre-ordained destiny. || 2 || Chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har; how wondrous is His glory! The three types of illness cannot consume it. || 3 || May I never forget, even for an instant, the Lord's Feet. Nanak begs for this gift, O my Beloved. || 4 || 25 || 31 || SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: May there be such an auspicious time, O my Beloved, when, with my tongue, I may chant the Lord's Name || 1 || Hear my prayer, O God, O Merciful to the meek. The Holy Saints ever sing the Glorious Praises of the Lord, the Source of Nectar. || 1 || Pause || Your meditation and remembrance is life-giving, God. You dwell near those upon whom You show mercy. || 2 || Your Name is the food to satisfy the hunger of Your humble servants. You are the Great Giver, O Lord God. || 3 | The Saints take pleasure in repeating the Lord's Name. O Nanak, the Lord, the Great Giver, is All-knowing. || 4 || 26 || 32 || SOOHEE, FIFTH MEHL: Your life is slipping away, but you never even notice. You are constantly entangled in false attachments and conflicts. || 1 || Meditate, vibrate constantly, day and night, on the Lord. You shall be victorious in this priceless human life, in the Protection of the Lord's Sanctuary. || 1 || Pause || You eagerly commit sins and practice corruption, but you do not enshrine the jewel of the Lord's Name within your heart, even for an instant. ||2||
