slok mÚ 1 ]

aucwrx slok mh`lw pihlw

salok ma 1 ||

Shalok, First Mehl:

dwqI swihb sµdIAw ikAw clY iqsu nwil ]

aucwrx dwqI: polw bolo; c`lY

dhaathee saahib sandheeaa kiaa chalai this naal ||

The gifts belong to our Lord and Master; how can we compete with Him?

iek jwgµdy nw lhµin iekn@w suiqAw dyie auTwil ]1]

aucwrx su`iqAw

eik jaagandhae naa lehann eikanaa suthiaa dhaee outhaal ||1||

Some remain awake and aware, and do not receive these gifts, while others are awakened from their sleep to be blessed. ||1||