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3: gurmuKqweI

The way of Gurmukh

gurmuiK mwrgu AwKIAY gurmiq ihqkwrI ]

guramoukhi maaragu aakheeai guramati hitakaaree.

The way leading to the adoption of beneficent wisdom of the Guru (Gurmat) is known as the Gurmukh-way.

hukim rjweI clxw gur sbd vIcwrI ]

houkami rajaaee chalanaa gur sabad veechaaree.

In it one is taught to live in the will of the Lord and to ponder upon the Word of Guru.

Bwxw BwvY Ksm kw inhcau inrMkwrI ]

bhaanaa bhaavai khasam kaa nihachau nirankaaree.

The will of the Master comes to be loved and in all thoughts permeates the formless Lord.

iesk musk mhkwr hY huie praupkwrI ]

isak mousak mahakaaru hai hui paraoupakaaree.

As love and fragrance do not remain hidden, the Gurmukh also does not remain concealed and gets himself busy in altruistic activities.

isdk sbUrI swbqy msqI husIAwrI ]

sidak sabooree saabatay masatee houseeaaree.

He imbibes in him the faith, contentment, ecstasy, and the qualities of being skilful.

gurmuiK Awpu gvwieAw ijix haumY mwrI ]3]

guramoukhi aapu gavaaiaa jini haoumai maaree ||3||

Gurmukh decimates ego and conquers it.