SGGS Angg 685.
Raag Dhanaasree M.5
A Sikh has a deep look at himself. He is horrified. I have sinned so much and made no efforts to cleanse myself.
He pleads with the Guru. Now, please tell me what efforts should I make?; to dispel the anxieties of my mind; how can I cross over the terrifying world ocean?
“Ab mai kaun upaav karo; jeh bidh mann ko sansaa chukay bhao nidh paar parho.” (rahao).
Obtaining this human life I have done no good deeds; this makes me very afraid; in thought, word and deed, I have not sung the Lord’s Praises; this thought troubles my mind.
“Janam bhae kach bhalo na kinno ta te adhek darho; mann bach karam Har gunn nahi gaaye yeh jee soch dharo.”
I did listen to the Guru’s Teachings, but no wisdom welled up within me. I fill my belly like a beast.
“Gurmatt sunn kach gyan na upjiyo pas jio udhar bharo.”
Nanak says, only if the Lord uses His Innate Nature (of helping sinners – (Ang 784) patit paavan Har birdh sadaye…”), can a sinner like me be saved.
“Kaho Nanak Har birdh pechano tab hao patit tarho.”
Shabad Viakhya by Bhai Manjeet Singh Ji
Shabad Kirtan available on YouTube