Guru Nanak Life, Teachings, Waheguru other
Guru Nanak Life, Teachings, Waheguru other
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View lyrics page →Invocation
Original
ੴ सतिनाम, वाहेगुरु अकाल पुरख।
Transliteration
Ik Onkar Satnam, Waheguru Akal Purakh.
Meaning / Translation
One God, Truth is His Name; Waheguru is the Timeless Being.
The Arrival of the Light
Original
नानक देव की महिमा भारी, जग में फैलाया सत्य की न्यारी। द्वैत भाव को दूर भगाकर, एकत्व का मार्ग दिखाया।
Transliteration
Nanak Dev ki mahima bhaari, jag mein failaya satya ki nyaari. Dwait bhaav ko door bhagakar, ekatva ka maarg dikhaya.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of Guru Nanak is immense; he spread the unique light of Truth throughout the world. By removing the sense of duality, he showed the path to Oneness.
The Three Pillars
Original
नाम जपो, कीरत करो, वंड छको का उपदेश। सेवा भाव से मिट जाए, मन का सारा क्लेश।
Transliteration
Naam japo, kirat karo, vand chhako ka updesh. Seva bhaav se mit jaaye, mann ka saara klesh.
Meaning / Translation
Chant the Divine Name, work honestly, and share with others—these are his teachings. Through the spirit of selfless service, all the afflictions of the mind are removed.
Glory to Waheguru
Original
वाहेगुरु, वाहेगुरु, तेरा ही गुणगान। नानक की वाणी में, बसता है भगवान।
Transliteration
Waheguru, Waheguru, tera hi gungaan. Nanak ki vaani mein, basta hai Bhagwan.
Meaning / Translation
Waheguru, Waheguru, we sing only your praises. In the sacred words of Nanak, God resides.