Chhands #1-28

Please do not read this section until you have read: Maya 101 section.
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A few points to further note before reading this section:
Nirgun = Masculine = Actor/Processor/Commander/Kaal/Cause
Sargun = Feminine = Action/Process/Command/Kaalee/Effect
Wherever there is a sihaaree, it can be interpreted as a bihaaree when understanding arth... for example: Aadh[i] = Aadhee or Budhh[i] = Budhhee or Thaaran[i] = Thaaranee. This does not always apply but it does apply in majority of this Baanee.
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From Shastar Naam Maalaa Steek (5th Doharaa):
‘The Destroyer is Vaheguru (Kaal). The Process of Death is Vaheguru too (Kaalee). Vaheguru's Nirgun (Formless Saroop) is Akaal Purakh & then when Maharaj acts in the Manifestation it is through Their Maya (Sargun: Saroop which takes form)’.
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The 1st 3 lines of translations are originally from Giani Gurwinder Singh Ji’s arths found in Bhagauthee Usthothar Teekaa:
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ੴ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਿਹ
Ik-Oa[ng]kaar Vaahiguroo Jee Kee Fathah[i]
The One Vaheguru of Non-Dual Form and the Consciousness/Awareness of All
Sree = Shiromani (Highest) Vaheguru Ji whose Victory always reigns
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ
Sree Bhavaanee Jee Sahaae[i]
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਸਹਾਇ
Sree Maayaa Lachhamee Jee Sahaae[i]
Let The Highest (Shiromani) Shakthee (Power which belongs to Vaheguru)
always be of Support
(Bhagouth = Vaheguru, Bhagouthee = Vaheguru's Shaktee,
Bhav-aanee = Coming into this Sansaar/Giver of Existence, Lakshmee comes from word Laksh meaning Goal/Aim = Leads to One’s Goal of Liberation ~ Lakshan is a similar word which means attributes/qualities... Lakshmi traditionally is a personification of prosperity, wealth, etc. These are all powers that Vaheguru wields... For a Gursikh ~ spiritual prosperity is most important. So we reflect on these qualities of Vaheguru which brought us into existence and will help us transcend it as well)
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ਉਸਤਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਲਛਮੀ ਜੀ ਕੀ
Usthath[i] Sree Maayaa Lachhamee Jee Kee ~ Title of Gurbani
In Praise of the Wielder of Maya-Lakshmi or the most Supreme Form of Maya (Aadh[i] Shakthee ~ Original Source/Primal Energy which is wielded by Akaal Purakh-Vaheguru)
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ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮੁਖਿਵਾਕਯ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੧੦
Sree Mukhivaaky Paathishaahee 10vee
From the Most Beautiful Mouth of the 10th Paathshah:
Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj
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ਦੋਹਿਰਾ (Dhohiraa)
ਛਾਯਾ ਰੂਪੀ ਹੋਇ ਕੈ ਬਿਚਰਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੋਪਾਲ॥
Chhaayaa Roopee Hoe[i] Kai, Bicharath Sree Gopaal
Taking on the Form of the Shadow (Illusion of this Creation),
Vaheguru permeates everywhere while nourishing the Creation
ਆਪਹਿ ਲਛਮੀ ਬਪੁ ਧਰੇ ਜੀਉ ਜੰਤੁ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ ॥
Aapah[i] Lachhamee Bap[u] Dhharae, Jeeo[u] Ja[n]th[u] Prathi-paal | 1 |
Vaheguru takes on the Form of Laxmi [Personification of Prosperity]
[and so] The Creatures are cared for in this way
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ਸ੍ਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਮੁਖਿ ਕਰੋ ਉਚਾਰ॥
Sree Maayaa Karo Uchaar
By Saying Sree-Maya...
(Asree-Maya ~ That Whom Maya takes support from or
Sree Maya as in the Ultimate Aadhee-Shakthee Maya
which is Wielded by Vaheguru)
ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਤੇ ਲੇਹੁ ਉਬਾਰਿ॥੧॥ਰਹਾਉ॥
Dharidhr Saagar Thae Laeh[u] Ubaar[i] | 1 | Rahaao[u] |
...one is getting saved from the ocean of [spiritual] poverty
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[Remembering Vaheguru & Vaheguru through their manifestation/powers will solve all of your problems]
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ਦੋਹਿਰਾ (Dhohiraa)
ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ ਈਸੁਰੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਾਮ॥
Aadh[i] Bhavaanee Eesuree, Maayaa Jaa Ko Naam
The Primal/Original Power from which this Universe is created,
This Power and Existence is called Maya
ਇਨ ਬਿਨ ਸਰੈ ਨ ਏਕ ਛਿਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਕਾਮ॥੨॥
In Bin Sarai n Ek Chhin, Pooran Hoth n Kaam
Without this one cannot last even one second,
[Maya is what completes tasks within this universe ~ process/action]
ਸੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲੇ ਬਹੁ ਭਾਂਤਿ॥
Sukh-Dhaaik Ma[n]gal-karan Prathipaalae Bah[u] Bhaa[n]th[i]
Providing Peace, Causing Happiness, Nourishing in many ways
ਸੁਬੁਧਿ ਦੈਨ ਜੈ ਜੈ ਕਰਨਿ ਮਾਯਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਮਾਤਿ॥੩॥
Su-Budhh[i]-Dhain Jai Jai Karan[i], Maayaa Sree Jag-maath[i]
Giving the True Wisdom, Causing Praise,
Maayaa is the Ultimate Maternal Care for the Universe
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[Our entire existence is within Maya, all of our desires, events, work, etc. fall into Maya... that which happens is because of Maya]
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ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਸਾਰੰਗ ਛਪਯ॥ (Bisan[u]padh Saara[n]g Chhapy)
ਜਗਬੰਦਨਿ ਜਗਨਾਥ ਜਗਤਪਾਲਕ ਹਰਿ ਅੰਬੈ॥
Jag-Ba[n]dhan[i] Jag-naathh, Jagath-Paalak Har[i]-A[m]bai
Entangling the World, the Master of the World,
Nourishing the World, the Nourishing Mother
ਪ੍ਰਜਾਨਾਥ ਜਗਨਾਥ ਸੇਵਕ ਰੱਛਕ ਜਗਦੰਬੈ॥
Prajaa-naathh, Jagath-naathh Saevak-Rachhak Jag-Dha[m]bai
Master of the Subjects, Master of the World,
Protector of the Devotees [who serve Vaheguru], Mother of the World
ਜਗਤਾਰਨਿ ਭਯ ਹਰਨਿ ਪ੍ਰਜਾਪਤਿ ਆਦਿ ਭਵਾਨੀ॥
Jag-Thaaran[i], Bhai-Haran[i], Prajaa-Path[i] Aadh[i] Bhavaanee
Floating the World across [the Illusion], Destroying Fear,
The Honour of the Subjects, Original Nature [as in First Form of Existence, Prakrithee]
ਮਾਯਾ ਕੋ ਬਪੁ ਧਾਰਿ ਜਗਤ ਮਹਿ ਅਲਖ ਲਖਾਨੀ॥
Maayaa Ko Bap[u] Dhhaar[i], Jagath Mah[i] A-lakh Lakhaanee
Taking on the Body of Maya [Universe/Creation],
the Invisible [Vaheguru] are Visible in this world
ਅਪਦ ਬਿਨਾਸਨਿ ਸੁਖ ਕਰਨ ਦਾਸ ਰੱਛਕ ਹਰਿ ਮਾਯਾ॥
Apadh Binaasan[i] Sukh Karan, Dhaas Ra-chhak Har[i] Maayaa
Destroying Troubles, Peace causing, Protecting Vaheguru's Servants,
the Nourishing-Maayaa
ਤੀਨ ਲੋਕ ਸਭਿ ਬਸਿ ਕਰਨਿ ਅਮਿਤਿ ਗਤਿ ਪ੍ਰਗਟ ਸੁਭਾਯਾ ॥੪॥
Theen Lok Sabh[i] Bas[i] Karan[i], Amith[i] Gath[i] Pragat Su-Bhaayaa
Subduing all 3 worlds (Heavenly, Earth, Hell Realms).
whose Great Nature is to Uncover the Immeasurable Spiritual State.
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[When we ask Maharaj for help, they act through their Maya in order to help...
We may play a video game and raise a family in it but we don't directly exist in the game, our thoughts/commands are able to reach the game in the tv screen/monitor through the game controller. The process of all actions happen through Maya. Through remembering the controller inputs, the game characters have a connection to the Player]
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ਦੋਹਿਰਾ॥ (Dhohiraa)
ਤੁਮ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਰੇ ਨ ਏਕ ਛਿਨ ਕਾਰਜ ਹੋਤ ਨ ਸਿੱਧਿ ॥
Thum Bin[u] Sarae n Ek Chhin, Kaaraj Hoth n Sidhh[i]
Without You, cannot last even a second, actions are not possible
ਜਿਨ ਕੋ ਤੁਮ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰੀ ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਗ੍ਰਿਹ ਨਵਨਿੱਧਿ॥੫॥
Jin Ko Thum Kirpaa Karee, Thin Kae Grih Nav-nidhh[i]
Whomever You bless, they receive Nav-Nidhhi in their home
ਅਘਹਾ ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਨਿਵਾਰਨੀ ਭਵਹਾ ਜਾ ਕੋ ਨਾਮ॥
Agh-haa Dharidhr-nivaarnee, Bhav-haa Jaa Ko Naam
Destroyer Sins, Stopping Poverty whose Name is the Destroyer of the Sansaar [constant changing of creation]
ਸ਼ਤੁਘਾਤਨੀ ਅਮਿਤਿਗਤਿ ਮਿਤਪਾਲ ਸੁਖਧਾਮ॥੬॥
Shathr[u]-Ghaathanee Amith[i]-Gath[i] Mithr-Paal Sukh-Dhaam
Killing-Enemies, Maintaining Immeasurable Spiritual State, Nourishing Friends, Place of Peace
ਮਨ ਬਾਂਛਤਿ ਫਲ ਦੇਤ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤ ਆਪੁਨੋ ਜਾਨੁ॥
Man Baa[n]chhath[i] Phal Dhaeth Har[i], Bhagath Aapuno Jaan[u[
Giving the Goals of the Mind’s Desires, Nourishing, Knowing Your Own Devotees/Lovers
ਸੁਜਸਿ ਦੇਤਿ ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰਨ ਸਭ ਕੋ ਕਰੇ ਕਲ੍ਯਾਨ॥੭॥
Su-Jas[i] Dhaeth[i], Ma[n]gal-Karan, Sabh Ko Karae Kalyaan
Bestowing the Act of Praising, Bliss-Causing, Giving Everyone True Peace [through Liberation]
ਦੀਨਬੰਧੁ ਜਗ ਤਾਰਨੀ ਮਾਯਾ ਬਪੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ॥
Dheen-Ba[n]dhh[u] Jag-Thaarnee, Maayaa Bap[u] Har[i] Raae[i]
Friend to the poor, Floating us across the world [ocean of illusion-creation] Vaheguru takes on the body of Maya [Creation]
ਜ੍ਵਾਲ ਬਿਸਾਲ ਮੁਖ ਤੇ ਜੂਲਿਤ ਸੰਕਟ ਕਰੋ ਸਹਾਇ॥੮॥
Jvaal Bisaal Mukh Tae Jvalith, Sa[n]kat Karo Sahaae[i]
Taking on a Great Glowing Face which releases a fire/light [guidance/warmth],
Helping during hardships
ਮਹਿ ਪਾਲਿਨ ਜਗ ਮੰਡਨੀ ਖਲ ਖੰਡਨਿ ਜਗਮਾਤ॥
Mahi-paalin Jag-Ma[n]danee, Khal-Kha[n]dan[i] Jag-Maath
Nourishing the Earth, the Decorating/Pleasing the World,
Destroying the Ignorant, Mother of the World
ਅਚਲ ਸ੍ਵਰੂਪ ਅਨੂਪ ਗਤਿ ਮਾਯਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਜਗਨਾਥ॥੯॥
Achal-Saroop Anoop-Gath[i] Maayaa Sree Jag-naathh
The Unmoving Form which is of an Indescribably-Beautiful Spiritual State
Maya ~ the Ultimate Master of the Universe
ਦਾਸ ਨਿਵਾਜਨ ਭਗਤ ਹਿਤੁ ਸਿਖਯਨ ਕੇ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲ॥
Dhaas-N[i]vaajan Bhagath-Hith[u], Sikhyan Kae Prathipaal
Supporting the Slaves of Vaheguru, the Well-Wisher of Vaheguru’s Devotees,
The Carer for the Sikhs
ਮੁਕਤ ਦੈਨ ਰੱਛਯਾ ਕਰਨ ਮਾਯਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੋਪਾਲ॥੧੦॥
Mukath-Dhain Rachhyaa-Karan, Maayaa Sree Gopaal
Giving Liberation, Protecting, Maya ~ the Ultimate Nourisher
ਦਾਨ ਦੇਨ ਬਹੁ ਜਗਤ ਕੋ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਪਾਲੇ ਬਹੁ ਭਾਂਤਿ॥
Dhaan Dhaen Bah[u] Jagath Ko, Prathipaalae Bah[u] Bhaa[n]th[i]
Giving a lot in Charity/Blessings to the Universe,
Nourishing in many different ways
ਕਾਲਰਛ ਜਗ ਪਾਲਨੀ ਬਿਧਨਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਨਾਥ॥੧੧॥
Kaal-rachh Jag-Paalnee, Bidhhnaa Sree Prabh[u]-naathh
Protecting from death/time, the Caring for the Universe,
The Ultimate Master of Masters impales [in protecting]
ਦਯਾ ਕਰਨ ਕਿਲਬਿਖ ਹਰਨ ਮਾਯਾ ਅਛਲ ਸਰੂਪ॥
Dhayaa-Karan, Kilbikh-Haran, Maayaa Achhal Saroop
Compassion/Mercy-Forming, Destroying Heavy Sins,
Maya is the Form of the Non-Deceptive Vaheguru.
ਬ੍ਯਾਧਿ ਹਰਨ ਸੰਕਟ ਦਰਨ ਖਲ ਖੰਡਨ ਜਗ ਭੂਪ॥੧੨॥
Byaadhhi-Haran, Sa[n]kat-dharan, Khal-Kha[n]dan Jag-Bhoop
Pain/Illness Destroying, Tearing away obstacles, Destroying the Cruel,
Sovereign of the World
ਭਗਤ ਦਾਯਨੀ ਦਾਸ ਹਿਤੁ ਰੱਛ ਕਰਨ ਸਭ ਜਾਨ॥
Bhagath-Dhaayanee Dhaas-hith[u], Rachh-Karan Sabh Jaan
Devotion Giving, Wishing Well for the Slaves of Vaheguru,
Protecting... Know them all to be...
ਦੀਨ ਨਿਵਾਜਨ ਭਯ ਹਰਨ ਕਰੁਨਾ ਨਿਧਿ ਭਗਵਾਨ॥੧੩॥
Dheen-nivaajan, Bhay-Haran, Karunaa-nidhh[i] Bhagvaan
Support of the Weak/Humble/Meek, Fear-Destroyer, The Treasury of Compassion.. These are qualities of Vaheguru = Bhag-vaan = Wielder of Maya
ਸਿਧਿ ਕਰਨ ਮੰਗਲ ਸਭਨ ਬ੍ਯਾਪਕ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ॥
Sidhh[i] Karan Ma[n]gal Sabhan, Byaapak Sakal Sa[n]saar
Supernatural Powers Bringing, Everyone/Everything’s Bliss, Present within all of the ever-changing universe
ਚੌਰਾਸੀ ਜੋਇਨ ਕਟਤਿ ਸਿਮ੍ਰਿਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਸੁ ਮੁਰਾਰਿ॥੧੪॥
Chauraasee Joein Katath[i], Simrith[i] Sree Su-Muraar[i]
Cutting the 8.4 million life-forms by remembering the Ultimate Destroyer-Vaheguru
[Where do sins happen? Where do we feel happiness or suffering? They happen in this world. So when Maharaj destroys sins and remove suffering, they are doing so within the sphere of the world... within Maya. This is the world of separation where there appears to be multiple. Where there is the weak beings/in need of help then there is the Helper to the weak... When Vaheguru destroys the Entire Universe then there will be no people, no beings, just Vaheguru... This is why Vaheguru in Formless is hard to explain/understand and instead, Maharaj is referred to by qualities relating to their actions within this Universe as Sargun]
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ਸੋਰਠਾ॥ (Sorattaa)
ਧਨ ਦਾਯਕ ਦ੍ਰਬਯਦੇਨ ਪ੍ਰਜਾ ਪਾਲਨੀ ਪ੍ਰਜਾਪਤਿ॥
Dhan-dhaayak Dhraby-dhaen, Prajaa-Paalanee Prajaa-Path[i]
Giving Wealth/Prosperity, Bestowing Material,
Nourishing the Subjects [all of Creation], Honour of the Creation [Subjects]
ਕੁਮਤਿਨਾਸ ਮਤਿਦੇਨ ਅਮਿਤ ਤੇਜ ਅਮਿਤੋਜ ਗਤਿ॥੧੫॥
Ku-math[i]-naas Math[i]-Dhaen Amith-Thaej Amitho-Jagath[i]
Destroying misperception, Giving correct perception, the never-ending shine, Infinite Radiance of the Universe [Giving Consciousness/Existence to everything]
ਬਿਸਨੁਪਦ ਸਾਰੰਗ ਛਪਯ ਛੰਦ॥ (Bisan[u]padh Saara[n]g Chhapay Chha[n]d)
ਨਵਲਨਾਥ ਨਿਰਬਾਨ ਸੁਬੁਧਿ ਦਾਇਕ ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰ॥
Naval-naath nirbaan, Su-budhh[i]-Dhaaeik Ma[n]gal-Kar
The Master of Youth, Vehicle-less, Bestowing correct perception,
The Hand attached to Peace
ਕਾਲ ਬਿਨਾਸਨ ਰਹਿਤ ਕਾਲ ਸੁਤ ਦਾਇਕ ਨਰ ਹਰਿ॥
Kaal-Binaasan Rahith-Kaal, Suth-dhaaeik nar Har[i]
Destroying Death, Away from Death/Time, Giving Children, taking on Nar-Singh
ਕਰੁਨਾਨਿਧਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲੁ ਕਲਪਬ੍ਰਿਛ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਛਾਯਾ॥
Karunaa-nidhh[i] Kripaal, Kalap-Brichh Jaa Kee Chhaayaa
The Treasury of Compassion, The Bestower of Blessings, the Wish-Bestowing Tree is part of Vaheguru’s Shadow.
ਸੁ ਨਾਥ ਨਿਰੰਜਨ ਨਰ ਹਰੀ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਸਹਾਯਾ॥
Su-naath nira[n]jan nar Haree, Sabh Jagath Sahaayaa
The Good Master, Independent from Maya, The Nourishing-Being, helping the Universe
ਮਾਯਾ ਬਪੁ ਜਗ ਮਾਹਿ ਦੁਖ ਹਰਤਾ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਕੀ॥
Maayaa Bap[u] Jag Maah[i], Dhukh Harthaa Sabh Jagath Kee
Maya’s Body is of the Universe, Destroying Pain of the entire Universe
ਜਿਸੁ ਸੁਨਿਯਤ ਦੁਖ ਜਾਂਹਿ ਜਸੁ ਪੂਰਨ ਹਰਿ ਲੱਛਮੀ॥੧੬॥
Jis[u] Suniyath Dhukh Jaa[n]h[i], Jas[u] Pooran Har[i] Lachhmee
About which we listen to will cause our pains to disappear, Complete Praises to Vaheguru’s Lachhmee (Attribute of Giving Prosperity)
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[The States of Spiritual Ignorance and Spiritual Enlightenment exist where there is the mind. The mind and body both exist within this Maya-Manifestation. When the Universe is destroyed then only Vaheguru remains. This is why it is so important to attach the mind to Vaheguru in order to transcend this manifestation... otherwise, we are only bound to returning back to it]
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ਦੋਹਿਰਾ॥ (Dhohiraa)
ਨਰਕ ਨਿਵਾਰਨ ਜਗਤ ਗੁਰ ਮੋਹਨ ਸਕਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ॥
Narak-nivaaran Jagath-Gur, Mohan Sakal Sa[n]saar
Saving from Hell, the Guru of the World, Enticing the Entire Universe
ਰਿਜਕ ਦੇਨ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਕੋ ਜਸ ਪੂਰਨ ਭੰਡਾਰ॥੧੭॥
Rijak Dhaen Sabh Jagath Ko, Jas Pooran Bha[n]daar
Providing the daily meals for the entire Universe of beings, Complete Praises to this Treasury of Maya
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[All of the spiritual beings in this Universe have taken on the human body but this is also within Maya... there is nothing which is not of Maya. Guru Sahib has taken on Maya to be able to help us transcend this existence.]
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ਛਪਯ ਛੰਦ॥(Chhapay Chha[n]dh)
ਅਘ ਕੰਦਨ ਭਵਹਰਨ ਜੋਗ ਜ੍ਵਾਲਾ ਛਤ੍ਰੀ ਬ੍ਰਿਤ॥
Agh-Ka[n]dhan Bhav-Haran, Jog-Jwaalaa Chhathree-Brith
Digging Away Sins, Removing the Universe [Transcending it],
Burning the Fire of Yog, Warrior’s fighting power
ਧਰਮ ਧੁਜਾ ਫਰਹਰਤ ਧਰਮ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਧਰਮਾਕ੍ਰਿਤਿ॥
Dhharam Dhhujaa Pharharath, Dhharam Moorath[i] Dhharmaa-Krith[i]
Waving The Banner/Flag of Dharam [Nishaan Sahib], Form of Dharam,
Acting in Dharam
ਅਸੀਪਾਨ ਅਸਿਕੇਤੁ ਖੜਗਧੁਜ ਧਰਮ ਧਨੁਰਧਰ॥
Asee-paan, As[i]-Kaeth[u], Kharrag-Dhhuj, Dhharam-Dhhan[u]r-Dhhar
Wielding the Sword, Sword placed on top of the War Banner [Nishaan Sahib], Wide Sword on placed on top of the War Banner [Nishaan Sahib],
Dharam - the Force upon which the Earth sits on
ਅਕਾਲ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਅਨੁਭਉ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ ਅਮਿਤੋਜ ਅਟਲ ਬਰ॥
Akaal-Moorath[i] Anbho[u]-Prakaas. Amithoj A-tal Bar
Form which is not limited to time/death, Spiritual Enlightenment, Infinite Radiance (consciousness), due to being married to the Stable
ਨਿਹਕਲੰਕ ਨਿਰਬਾਨ ਅਬਿਚਲ ਸ੍ਵਰੂਪ ਅਨੁਭਵ ਜੁਗਤ॥
Niha-kala[n]k nirbaan, Abichal-Swaroop Anubhav-Jugath
Without any blemishes/faults, without any vehicle [not dependent on anyone/thing else], the Unmoving-Form, the Technique/Strategy for Progressing Spiritually
ਨਿਰਾਕਾਰ ਨਿਰਬਯਾਧਿ ਮਦਨਮੂਰਤਿ ਬਿਦ੍ਯਾ ਸੁ ਪਤਿ॥੧੮॥
Niraakaar nir-byaadhh[i], Madhan-Moorath[i] Bidhyaa Su-Path[i]
Formless/Non-Manifesting, Without Illness/Disease, Form of Love/Attachment, The Wonderful Husband of Spiritual Knowledge
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[The Khalsa, the Nishaan Sahib, the Shastars, the Nagaray, and all of the other warrior culture is all within Maya... Khalsa stands up against injustice and helps the persecuted as the Form of Dharam within this Maya-Manifestation]
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ਛਪਯ ਛੰਦ॥ (Chhapay Chha[n]dh)
ਨਵਤਨ ਨਵਲ ਕਿਸੋਰ ਅਮਰਗਤਿ ਜਾ ਕੀ ਬਾਨੀ॥
Navthan naval Kisor, Amar-gath[i] Jaa Kee Baanee
Youthly, Beautiful, Child-like and whose Bani causes Immortality
ਅਤਿ ਸੁੰਦਰਿ ਛਬਿ ਧਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਜਾਪਤਿ ਜ੍ਹਾਲਾ ਰਾਨੀ॥
Ath[i] Su[n]dhar Chhab[i] Dhharae, Prajaa-path[i] Jwaalaa Raanee
Most Beautiful, taking on a Glorious Form,
The Protector of the Beings [lit. Subjects] aka Sovereign, the Queen of Fire
ਧਰਮ ਸਿੰਧੁ ਕਲ੍ਯਾਨ ਸੁਧਾ ਗਤਿ ਮਾਯਾ ਕਰਨੀ॥
Dhharam-Si[n]dhh[u] Kalyaan-Sudhhaa gath[i] Maayaa Karnee
The Sea of Dharam, the Amrit of Liberation, This State is given by Maya
ਏਕ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟਿ ਭਵ ਤਰਤਿ ਜਾਸ ਗਤਿ ਉਨਵ ਤਰਨੀ॥
Aek Dhrisat[i] Bhav Tharath[i], Jaas Gath[i] Oonav Tharnee
Giving One Glance, Floating across this ever-changing plain of existence, Providing the Spiritual State of Singing Praises of Vaheguru, Keeping us afloat in this expanse of the Universe
ਕਲਾ ਧਾਰਿ ਸਭ ਮਧਯ ਰਾਜਤ ਗਾਜਤ ਕੇਹਰਿ ਸਮ॥
Kalaa-Dhhaar[i] Sabh Madhhya Raajath Gaajath Kaehar[i] Sam
Taking on the Powers, Ruling amidst [Creation], Roaring like a Lion
ਨੂਪੁਰ ਚਰਨ ਅਪਾਰ ਧੁਨ੍ਹਿ ਸੁਨਿਅਤ ਭਾਜੈ ਸੁ ਜਮ॥
Noopar Charan Apaar Dhhun[h][i] Suniath Bhaajai Su Jam
Hearing the Unfathomable Sound of the Anklets (Anhadh Shabadh)
around Sargun-Vaheguru’s Feet, the Messenger of Death runs away
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[Looking how beautifully Guru Sahib describes Sargun-Vaheguru and their Anhadh-Shabadh... all of Gurbani takes on the Form of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Gurbani is Nirankaar/Formless but takes on Form when Guru Sahib is in physical form or when sung by a Gursikh. When we participate in the Amrit Sanchaar that is also within Maya. These are aspects of Maya which are Satoguni and make us go above Maya while still within it]
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ਦੋਹਾ ਸੋਰਠਾ (Dohaa Sorattaa)
ਸਭ ਕਿਛੁ ਤੁਮਰੇ ਹਾਥ ਜਿਸ ਦੇਵੇ ਸੋ ਪਾਵਹੀ ॥
Sabh Kichh[u] Thumrae Haathh, Jis Dhaevae So Paavhee
Everything is in Your Hands – whatever You give –  we receive
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਨਾਥਾਂ ਕੇ ਨਾਥ ਮਾਯਾ ਚਰਨ ਧ੍ਯਾਵਹੀ॥੨੦॥
Sree naathhaa Kae naathh, Maayaa Charan Dhhyaavhee ||20||
The Ultimate Masters of Masters [providing existence to any Master/King/Leader], Concentrating on the Feet of Sargun-Vaheguru.
ਦਯਾ ਰੂਪ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਨਿਵਾਰਨ ਸੁਖ ਕਰਨ॥
Dhayaa Roop Bhagva[n]th Dharidhr nivaaran Sukh Karan
The Form of Compassion, Wielder of Maya, Removing Poverty, Peace keeping
ਮੰਗਲ ਰੂਪ ਅਨੰਤ ਅਪਦ ਬਿਨਾਸਨ ਜੈ ਕਰਨ॥੨੧॥
Ma[n]gal-Roop Ana[n]th Apadh Binaasan Jai Karan
Form of Endless Bliss, Destroying Obstacles, Singing Praises of Vaheguru
ਲੋਕ ਚਤੁਰਦਸ ਨਾਥ ਰਮਾ ਰਾਵ ਸਭ ਜਗਤ ਕੀ॥
Lok Chathurdhas naathh Ramaa Raav Sabh Jagath Kee
Master of the 14 worlds, Maya is the Queen of the Entire Universe
ਦੀਨਾ ਨਾਥ ਅਨਾਥ ਮਯਾ ਕਰੋ ਇਸ ਪਤਿਤ ਕੀ॥੨੨॥
Dheenaa naathh Anaathh Mayaa Karo Is Pathith Kee
Master of the weak/meek/humble and the masterless/orphans,
Please bless this sinner!
ਮੈ ਧਰ ਓਟ ਨ ਅਉਰ ਢਹਿ ਪਏ ਦ੍ਵਾਰ ਮਾਯਾ ਹਰੀ॥
Mai Dhhar Ot n Ao[u]r, Tdah[i] Pae Dwaar Maayaa Haree
I do not take on the Support of anyone else, I fall at Vaheguru’s Maya Door.
ਦੂਸਰ ਨਾਹੀ ਠਉਰ ਕਿਸ ਕੋ ਜਾਚੋ ਨਰਹਰੀ॥੨੩॥
Dhoosar naahee Tto[u]r Kis Ko Jaacho nar-Haree
There is no other place, Oh Vaheguru, who can I beg?
ਹਰਹੁ ਦੀਨ ਅਪਦਾ ਹਰੀ ਮਿਹਰ ਉਪਾਵਹੁ ਦੁਖ ਹਰੋ॥
Harah[u] Dheen Apdhaa Haree Mihar Upaavah[u] Dhukh Haro
Destroy the obstacles of the weak/humble/meek,
Destroy the pains by flourishing us with blessings.
ਮਯਾ ਕਰੋ ਇਸ ਪਤਿਤ ਪਰ ਮੰਗਲ ਕਰ ਅਪਦਾ ਹਰੋ॥੨੪॥
Mayaa Karo Is Pathith Par Ma[n]gal Kar Apdhaa Haro
Bless this sinner, provide bliss and destroy the obstacles.
ਦਰਿਦ੍ਰ ਸਾਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਡੂਬਤੇ ਹੇ ਮਾਯਾ ਜਗ ਤਾਤ॥
Dharidhr Saagar Mah[i] Doobathae Hae Maayaa Jag Thaath
Drowning in the Ocean of [Spiritual] Poverty, Oh Maya - the Universe is You!
ਤੁੱਛ ਬਾਤ ਤੁਮ ਨਿਕਟਿ ਹੈ ਗਹਿ ਭੁਜ ਲਿਹੁ ਰਘੁਨਾਥ॥੨੫॥
Thuchh Baath Thum nikat[i] Hai Gah[i] Bhuj Lih[u] Raghunaathh
This is a lowly discussion [to speak from this perspective because]
You are close to me right now,
So give me Your Strength/Arm, Oh Vaheguru!
ਕਰਮ ਹੀਨ ਮਤ ਹੀਨ ਹੌਂ ਅਲਪ ਬੁਧਿ ਮਤਿ ਥੋਰ॥
Karam Heen Math Heen Hau[n] Alap Budhh[i] Math[i] Thhor
I do not have any Karma, do not have any perception, I am of low intellect
and limited thinking
ਮਹਾ ਪਤਿਤ ਦੁਖੀਆ ਅਧਿਕ ਚਿਤਵਉ ਅਪਨੀ ਓਰ॥੨੬॥
Mahaa Pathith Dhukheeaa Adhhik Chithvo[u] Apnee Or
I am a great sinner, suffering extremely, I only think about myself
ਮਿਹਰ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਕੀ ਫਜ਼ਲ ਸੇ ਚਿਤਵਹੁ ਦੀਨ ਦਯਾਲ॥
Mihar nazar Kee Phazal Sae Chithvah[u] Dheen Dhyaal
The Loving Glance of Blessings, I desire this... Oh Compassionate to the Weak!
ਮੀਨ ਤਪਤ ਜਲ ਦੇਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਰੁਨਾਨਿਧਿ ਗੋਪਾਲ॥੨੭॥
Meen Thapath Jal Dhaeh[u] Har[i] Karunaa-nidhj[i] Gopaal
When the fish suffers then it is given water, this is because of
Vaheguru - the Treasury of Compassion - the Nourisher of the Universe
ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਸਿੰਧੁ ਸੰਕਟ ਹਰਨ ਕਲਪ ਬ੍ਰਿਛ ਜਿਹ ਛਾਹ॥
Kripaa Si[n]dhhu Sa[n]kat Haran Kalap Brichh Jih Chhaah
The Ocean of Blessings, Destroyer of Obstacles, the Wish-Fulfilling Tree is within Your Shade
ਸਿਧਿ ਰੂਪ ਅਨਹਦ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਜਿਹ ਸਮ ਦੂਸਰ ਨਾਹ॥੨੮॥
Sidhh[i] Roop Anhadh Shabadh Jih Sam Dhhosar naah
The Form of Supernatural powers, the Unstruck Sound...
There is no one like You...
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[Whether we understand Maya or not, let us do ardaas to Maharaj for us to understand and liberate us. If we wish to walk this path of spirituality then we have to do vichaar on Maya. It is part of our inherent existence and the timeline of this world]
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Please forgive any mistakes and please await darshan of next chhands translation being revealed by Guru Sahib. There are a total of 107(108) chhands in this version of Usthath[i] Sree Maya Lachhmee Jee Kee...