sloku mÚ 3 ]

aucwrx sloku mh`lw qIjw

salok ma 3 ||

Shalok, Third Mehl:

kwgau hoie n aUjlw lohy nwv n pwru ]

kaago hoe n oojalaa lohae naav n paar ||

The crow does not become white, and an iron boat does not float across.

iprm pdwrQu mMin lY DMnu svwrxhwru ]

piram padhaarathh mann lai dhhann savaaranehaar ||

One who puts his faith in the treasure of his Beloved Lord is blessed; he exalts and embellishes others as well.

hukmu pCwxY aUjlw isir kwst lohw pwir ]

hukam pashhaanai oojalaa sir kaasatt lohaa paar ||

One who realizes the Hukam of God's Command - his face is radiant and bright; he floats across, like iron upon wood.

iqRsnw CofY BY vsY nwnk krxI swru ]1]

thrisanaa shhoddai bhai vasai naanak karanee saar ||1||

Forsake thirst and desire, and abide in the Fear of God; O Nanak, these are the most excellent actions. ||1||