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He alone obtains something, who becomes the dust under the feet of all. And he alone repeats the Naam, whom God causes to understand. ||1||Pause||2||8||
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Soohee, Fifth Mehl: Within the home of his own self, he does not even come to see his Lord and Master. And yet, around his neck, he hangs a stone god. ||1||
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Soohee, Fifth Mehl: How have you enjoyed your Dear Beloved? O sister, please teach me, please show me. ||1||
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Crimson, crimson, crimson - this is the color of the soul-bride who is imbued with the Love of her Beloved. ||1||Pause||
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I wash Your Feet with my eye-lashes. Wherever You send me, there I will go. ||2||
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I would trade meditation, austerity, self-discipline and celibacy, if I could only meet the Lord of my life, for even an instant. ||3||
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Soohee, Fifth Mehl: You are my Life, the very Support of my breath of life. Gazing upon You, beholding You, my mind is soothed and comforted. ||1||
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You are my Friend, You are my Beloved. I shall never forget You. ||1||Pause||
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I am Your indentured servant; I am Your slave. You are my Great Lord and Master, the treasure of excellence. ||2||
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Soohee, Fifth Mehl: His Mansions are so comfortable, and His gates are so lofty. Within them, His beloved devotees dwell. ||1||
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There, in the arena of the congregation, the divine music of the Naad, the sound current, is sung. There, the Saints celebrate with their Lord. ||2||
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