slok mÚ 1 ]

aucwrx slok mh`lw pihlw

salok ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

purIAw KMfw isir kry iek pYir iDAwey ]

pureeaa khanddaa sir karae eik pair dhhiaaeae ||

The mortal walks on his head through the worlds and realms; he meditates, balaced on one foot.

pauxu mwir min jpu kry isru muMfI qlY dyie ]

aucwrx qlY: polw bolo

poun maar man jap karae sir munddee thalai dhaee ||

Controlling the wind of the breath, he meditates within his mind, tucking his chin down into his chest.

iksu aupir Ehu itk itkY iksno joru kryie ]

aucwrx itk: polw bolo; itkY: polw bolo

kis oupar ouhu ttik ttikai kis no jor karaee ||

What does he lean on? Where does he get his power?

iksno khIAY nwnkw iksno krqw dyie ]

kis no keheeai naanakaa kis no karathaa dhaee ||

What can be said, O Nanak? Who is blessed by the Creator?

hukim rhwey AwpxY mUrKu Awpu gxyie ]1]

hukam rehaaeae aapanai moorakh aap ganaee ||1||

God keeps all under His Command, but the fool shows off himself. ||1||