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13: gurmuKW dw s`cw rsqw

The true way of gurmukhs

gurmuiK pMQu AgMmu hY ijau jl AMdir mInu clMdw ]

guramoukhi pandu aganm hai jiu jal andari meenu chaladaa.

As the path of fish in water is unknowable, the way of gurmukhs is also unapproachable.

gurmuiK Koju AlKu hY ijau pMKI Awgws aufMdw ]

guramoukhi khoju alakhu hai jiu pankhee aagaas udandaa.

As the path of birds flying in the sky cannot be known, the thoughtful and search-orientated way of gurmukh is also imperceptible. It cannot be understood.

swDsMgiq rhrwis hY hir cMdaurI ngru vsMdw ]

saadhasangati raharaasi hai hari chandauree nagaru vasandaa.

Holy congregation is the straight path for gurmukhs and this world is full of illusions for them.

cwir vrn qMbol rsu iprm ipAwlY rMgu cVMdw ]

chaari varan tanbol rasu piram piaalai rangu charandaa.

As the four colours of betel catechu, betelnut, lime and betel lead become one (red) colour (of joy-giving love), the gurmukhs also enjoy the cup of the Lord's love.

sbd suriq ilv lIxu hoie cMdn vws invws krMdw ]

sabad surati liv leenu hoi chandan vaas nivaas karandaa.

As the fragrance of sandal comes to reside in other plants, they merging their consciousness into Word reside in the hearts of others.

igAwnu iDAwnu ismrxu jugiq kUMij kUrm hMs vMs vDMdw ]

giaanu dhiaanu simaranu jougati koonji kooram hans vans vadhandaa.

By means of knowledge, meditation and remembrance, they like cranes, tortoise and swans expand their family or tradition.

gurmuiK suK Plu AlKu lKMdw ]13]

guramoukhi soukh phalu alakh lakhandaa ||13||

The gurmukhs come face to face with God, the pleasure of all fruits.