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Bhairao, Third Mehl: The Yogis, the householders, the Pandits, the religious scholars, and the beggars in religious robes - they are all asleep in egotism. ||1||
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They are asleep, intoxicated with the wine of Maya. Only those who remain awake and aware are not robbed. ||1||Pause||
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O mortal, unto whom will you complain? The Hukam of the Lord's Command is pervasive; by the Hukam of His Command, all things happen. ||1||Pause||
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This Creation was established by You. In an instant You destroy it, and You create it again without a moment's delay. ||2||
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Bhairao, Third Mehl: I am the bride; the Creator is my Husband Lord. As He inspires me, I adorn myself. ||1||
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When it pleases Him, He enjoys me. I am joined, body and mind, to my True Lord and Master. ||1||Pause||
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How can anyone praise or slander anyone else? The One Lord Himself is pervading and permeating all. ||2||
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Let each person examine his own mind, O Siblings of Destiny. Examine your mind, and you shall obtain the nine treasures of the Naam. ||1||Pause||
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The Creator created the world, upon the foundation of worldly love and attachment. Attaching it to possessiveness, He has led it into confusion with doubt. ||2||
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