Gurbani on Fasting

  In [Hindu] traditions, there is a practice of fasting during Ekadashi, Janam Ashtami among other times. However, the Sikh religion says the following about these actions:
ਅੰਨੁ ਨ ਖਾਹਿ ਦੇਹੀ ਦੁਖੁ ਦੀਜੈ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਗੁਰ ਗਿਆਨ ਤ੍ਰਿਪਤਿ ਨਹੀ ਥੀਜੈ ॥
A[n] na Khaah[i] Dhaehee Dhukh[u] Dheejai;
Bin[u] Gur Giaan Thripath[i] nahee Theejai
If you do not eat food then you give pain to your body;
Without Guru’s Wisdom, one does not attain fulfillment...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Raag Raamkalee, Ang 905)
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ਮਨਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਸਰਬ ਜੀਅ ਦਇਆ ॥ ਇਨ ਬਿਧਿ ਬਰਤੁ ਸੰਪੂਰਨ ਭਇਆ ॥ Man[i] Sa[n]thokh[u] Sarab Jeea Dha-iaa; In Bidhh[i] Barath[u] Sa[n]pooran[u] Bha-iaa
Having contentment in the mind and having compassion for all beings;In this way the ‘fast’ is complete...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Thhithee, Raag Gourree, Ang 299)
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ਵਰਤ ਨ ਰਹਉ ਨ ਮਹ ਰਮਦਾਨਾ ॥ ਤਿਸੁ ਸੇਵੀ ਜੋ ਰਖੈ ਨਿਦਾਨਾ ॥
Varath na Raho[u] na Mah Ramdhaanaa;
This[u] Saevee Jo Rakhai nidhaanaa
Don’t keep fasts nor participate in the month of Ramadan;Serve the One who protects and assesses
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1136)
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ਨਉਮੀ ਨੇਮੁ ਸਚੁ ਜੇ ਕਰੈ ॥ ਕਾਮ ਕ੍ਰੋਧੁ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਉਚਰੈ ॥
noumee naem[u] Sach[u] Jae Karai; Kaam Krodhh[u] Thrisnaa Ucharai
For the 9th day of the month, develop a spiritual routine of telling the truth;
Lust, anger, and the desires will be eaten up...
ਦਸਮੀ ਦਸੇ ਦੁਆਰ ਜੇ ਠਾਕੈ ਏਕਾਦਸੀ ਏਕੁ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ॥
Dhasmee Dhasae Dhuaar Jae Ttaakai Aekaadasee Aek[u] Kar[i] JaaNai
For the 10th day of the month, restrain the 10 doors then on the 11th day - you will know the One (Ekadashi/11th day many Vaishnav’s fast)
ਦੁਆਦਸੀ ਪੰਚ ਵਸਗਤਿ ਕਰਿ ਰਾਖੈ ਤਉ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਨੈ ॥ 
Dhuaadhasee Pa[n]ch Vas-gath[i] Kar[i] Raakhai; Tho[u] naanak Man[u] Maanai
On the 12th day, the five vices are conquered, then the mind follows...
ਐਸਾ ਵਰਤੁ ਰਹੀਜੈ ਪਾਡੇ ਹੋਰ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਸਿਖ ਕਿਆ ਦੀਜੈ ॥ 
Aisaa Varath[u] Raheejai Paadae; Hor Bahuth[u] Sikh Kiaa Dheejai
Keep such a fast, oh Pandit, why do you teach other things?
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Amardaas Sahib ji In Saarang Ki Vaar, Ang 1245)
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ਛੋਡਹਿ ਅੰਨੁ ਕਰਹਿ ਪਾਖੰਡ ॥ ਨਾ ਸੋਹਾਗਨਿ ਨਾ ਓਹਿ ਰੰਡ ॥
Chhodah[i] A[n]n[u] Karah[i] Paakha[n]d; Naa Sohaagan[i] naa Oh[i] Ra[n]d
Letting go of food, they carry out hypocrisy;They are neither a wonderful wife nor a widow...
ਜਗ ਮਹਿ ਬਕਤੇ ਦੂਧਾਧਾਰੀ ॥ ਗੁਪਤੀ ਖਾਵਹਿ ਵਟਿਕਾ ਸਾਰੀ ॥੩॥
Jag mah[i] Bakathae Dhoodhhaa-dhhaaree; Gupathee Khaavah[i] Vatikaa Saaree
There are some people in this world who call themselves ‘Dhoodhhaa-dhhaari’ (meaning they don’t eat/drink anything but milk) but they secretly eat all the pills/balls of food
ਅੰਨੈ ਬਿਨਾ ਨ ਹੋਇ ਸੁਕਾਲੁ ॥ ਤਜਿਐ ਅੰਨਿ ਨ ਮਿਲੈ ਗੁਪਾਲੁ ॥
A[n]nai Binaa na Ho-i Sukaal[u]; Thaji-ai A[n]n[i] na Milai Gupaal[u]
Without eating, there won’t be good times;If you let go of food then you won’t meet Vaheguru Ji
(Dhan Bhagat Kabeer Ji in Raag Go[n]d, Ang 873)
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ਸਗਲੀ ਥੀਤਿ ਪਾਸਿ ਡਾਰਿ ਰਾਖੀ ॥ ਅਸਟਮ ਥੀਤਿ ਗੋਵਿੰਦ ਜਨਮਾ ਸੀ ॥੧॥
Sagalee Thheeth[i] Paas[i] Daar[i] Raakhee; Astam Thheeth[i] Govi[n]dh Janmaa See
They put all other days of the month asideAnd say God was born on the 8th day (Ashtami)
ਭਰਮਿ ਭੂਲੇ ਨਰ ਕਰਤ ਕਚਰਾਇਣ ॥ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਤੇ ਰਹਤ ਨਾਰਾਇਣ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
Bharam[i] Bhoolae nar Karath KacharaaiN; Janam MaraN Thae Rahath naaraa-iN; Rahaa-o[u]
Deluded in doubt, the people act pointlessly;
Vaheguru Ji are free from taking birth and facing death...
ਕਰਿ ਪੰਜੀਰੁ ਖਵਾਇਓ ਚੋਰ ॥ ਓਹੁ ਜਨਮਿ ਨ ਮਰੈ ਰੇ ਸਾਕਤ ਢੋਰ ॥੨॥
Kar[i] Pa[n]jeer[u] Khavaa-iO Chor; Oh[u] Janam[i] na Marai Rae Saakath Dtor 
You make Panjeeri (sweets) and feed them to the idol;
Oh Saakath-Fool, Vaheguru Ji does not take birth nor faces death....
ਸਗਲ ਪਰਾਧ ਦੇਹਿ ਲੋਰੋਨੀ ॥ ਸੋ ਮੁਖੁ ਜਲਉ ਜਿਤੁ ਕਹਹਿ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਜੋਨੀ ॥੩॥
Sagal Paraadhh Dhaeh[i] Loronee; So Mukh[u] Jalo[u] Jith[u] Kahah[i] Ttaakur[u] Jonee
The source of your crimes/sins is singing lullabies to an idol;May that mouth burn which says the Master takes on birth...
ਜਨਮਿ ਨ ਮਰੈ ਨ ਆਵੈ ਨ ਜਾਇ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਕਾ ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਰਹਿਓ ਸਮਾਇ ॥੪॥੧॥ Janam[i] na Marai na Aavai na Jaa-i; naanak Kaa Prabh[u] Rahi-O Samaa-i
Not taking birth nor facing death, nor coming nor going...Guru Sahib’s Prabhu-Vaheguru Ji is immersed within everyone...
(Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji in Raag Bhairo[u], Ang 1136)
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ਆਦਿਤ ਅਉ ਸੋਮ ਭੋਮ ਬੁਧ ਹੂੰ ਬ੍ਰਿਹਸਪਤਿ। ਸੁਕਰ ਸਨੀਚਰ ਸਾਤੋ ਵਾਰ ਬਾਂਟ ਲੀਨ ਹੈ ।
Aadhith Au So Bhaum Budhha hoo Brahaspath[i];
Sukar Saneechar Saathoo Vaar Baa[n]t Leen Hai
Starting from Sunday, all seven days of the week are overtaken by the gods like, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn....
ਥਿੱਤ ਪੱਖ ਮਾਸ ਰੁੱਤ ਲੋਗਨ ਮੇ ਲੋਗਾਚਾਰ; ਏਕ ਏਕੰਕਾਰ ਕੋ ਨ ਕੋਊ ਦਿਨ ਦੀਨ ਹੈ।Thhith Pakh Maas Ruth Logan Mae[n] Logaachaar;
Aek Aek-A[n]kaar Ko na Ko-oo Dhin Dheen Hai
For the sake of maintaining cultural customs, all of the specializing of lunar days, months, seasons etc. occur;No one gives The One - Ik-Onkaar even one day....
ਜਨਮ ਅਸ਼ਟਮੀ ਰਾਮਨੌਮੀ ਏਕਾਦਸੀ ਭਈ
Janam Ashtmee Raam-naumee Aekadhasee Bha-aee
Days like Janam Ashtamee (Supposed day of Krishna’s Birth), Raam Naumee/Navmi (Supposed day of Ram Chandra’s Birth), Ekadasi (11th day of fasting)
ਦੁਆਦਸੀ ਚਤੁਰਦਸੀ ਜਨਮ ਏ ਕੀਨ ਹੈ ।
Dhuaa-dhasee Chathur-dhasee Janam Ae Keen Hai
The 12th Day (especially important to worship Vishnu),
14th day (Many different worship events happen on this day) and they say on each of these days an Avtar of Vishnu is born
ਪਰਜਾ ਉਪਾਰਜਨ ਕੋ ਨ ਕੋਊ ਪਾਵੈ ਦਿਨ
Parjaa Upaarjan Ko na Ko-oo Paavai Dhin
No one can tell the day of when the Kingdom/Universe was created...
ਅਜੋਨੀ ਜਨਮ ਦਿਨ ਕਹੋ ਕੈਸੇ ਚੀਨ ਹੈ ॥੪੮੪॥
Ajonee Janam Dhin Kaho Kaisae Cheen Hai
How can we say the day of birth for the One Vaheguru Ji who are free from taking birth...
ਜਾਂ ਕੋ ਨਾਮ ਹੈ ਅਜੋਨੀ ਕੈਸੇ ਕੈ ਜਨਮ ਲੇਤ
Jaa[n] Ko naam Hai ajonee Kaisae Kai Janam Laeth
The One whose name is Ajooni/Free from Birth... how can they take birth?
ਕਹਾ ਜਾਨ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਜਨਮਾ ਅਸ਼ਟਮੀ ਕੋ ਕੀਨੋ ਹੈ ।
Kahaa Jaan Brath Janamaa Ashtamee Ko Keeno Hai
How did they arrive at the point that they need to fast on a specific day that they believe God took birth?
ਜਾਂ ਕੋ ਜਗਜੀਵਨ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਬਿਨਾਸੀ ਨਾਮ
Jaa[n] Ko Jag-jeevan Akaal Abinaasee naam
As Vaheguru Ji’s Names are: the Life of the World, Eternal, Indestructible
ਕੈਸੋ ਕੈ ਬਧਿਕ ਮਾਰਯੋ ਅਪਜਸ ਲੀਨੋ ਹੈ ।
Kaiso Kai Badhhik Maaryo Ap-jas Leeno Hai
How can a hunter kill God or receive insult?
ਨਿਰਮਲ ਨਿਰਦੋਖ ਮੋਖ ਪਦ ਜਾਂਕੇ ਨਾਮ ਹੋਤ
nirmal nridhokh Mokh Padh Jaa[n]kae naam Hoth
Pure/spotless, Sinless, the State of Liberation are the Names of Vaheguru Ji
ਗੋਪੀਨਾਥ ਕੈਸੇ ਹੋਇ ਬਿਰਹਿ ਦੁਖ ਦੀਨੋ ਹੈ ।
Gopee-naathh Kaisae Ho-i Birah-i Dhukh Dheeno Hai
How can they be known as the Master of the Gopi’s from whomseparation causes the Gopi’s pain? (Vaheguru Ji was with them even when Krishna hadn’t yet met them, and when they met Krishna, and when Krishna had left them)
ਪਾਹਨ ਕੀ ਪਿਰਤਮਾ ਕੋ ਅੰਧ ਕੰਧ ਹੈ ਪੁਜਾਰੀ 
Paahan Kee Prithmaa Ko A[n]dhh Ka[n]dhh Hai Pujaaree
Giving importance to the stone, the Pujari (priests) become a blind obstacle...
ਅੰਤਰ ਅਗਯਾਨ ਮਤਿ ਗਿਆਨਗੁਰ ਹੀਨੋ ਹੈ ॥੪੮੫॥
A[n]thar Agyaan Math[i] Giaan-Gur Heeno Hai 
They are internal ignorant and without the wisdom and mentality of the Guru...
(Bhai Gurdaas Ji’s Kabith)
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ਪੂਜਾ ਵਰਤ ਉਪਾਰਣੇ ਵਰ ਸਰਾਪ ਸਿਵ ਸਕਤਿ ਲਵੇਰੇ ।
Poojaa Varath UpaaraNae Var Saraap Siv Sakath[i] Lavaerae
People are caught up in worshipping the deities, And their ‘blessings’ and ‘curses’...
ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦ ਵਿਣੁ ਥਾਉ ਨ ਪਾਇਨਿ ਭਲੇ ਭਲੇਰੇ ।..... ॥੭॥
Saadhh Sa[n]gath[i] Gur Sabadh ViN[u] Thhaao[u] na Paa-in[i] Bhalae Bhalaerae
Without the Saadhh-Sangat and the Guru’s Shabad, even the good person cannot find a place [of peace]...
(Bhai Gurdaas Ji’s 5th Vaar)
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A Guru’s Sikh should not fast during Ekadashi among other days...(Rahith-naamaa Bhai Daya Singh)
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The Sikh should fast in this way - the eyes should not look at an unrelated woman, should not lie with the tongue, and the feet should not walk towards doing a bad deed(Prem Sumaarag)
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A story about a Sikh and fasting recorded in GurPrathaap Sooraj Prakaash Granth:
ਜਨਮ ਅਸ਼ਟਮੀ ਕੋ ਦਿਨ ਆਵਾ। ਨਗਰ ਸਗਰ ਨਰ ਬਰਤ ਰਖਾਵਾ ॥੨੧॥ Janam Ashtmee Ko Dhin Aavaa; nagar Sagar nar Barath Rakhaavaa
When the day of Janam Ashtmi came, the entire town fasted...
ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਕੀ ਆਗਯਾ ਪੁਰਿ ਮਹਿ ਹੋਈ। “ਠਾਕਰ ਬਰਤ ਰਖਹਿ ਸਭਿ ਕੋਈ ।
nrip Kee Aagyaa Pur[i] Mah[in] Hoee; “Ttaakar Barath Rakhah[i] Sabh[i] Koee
It was a command from their king: ‘Fast for the Thakur/Stone Idol...
ਪ੍ਰਾਤ ਭਈ ਤੇ ਸਭਿ ਚਲਿ ਜਾਵਹੁ । ਸਾਲਗਰਾਮ ਦਰਸ ਕੋ ਪਾਵਹੁ ॥੨੨॥Praath Bha-aee Thae Sabh[i] Chal[i] Jaavah[u]; Saalgaraam Dharas Ko Paavah[u]
When it became early morning then everyone went to see the Shaligram/Idol
ਚਰਣਾਂਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਤੇ ਬਰਤ ਉਪਾਰਹੁ । ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ-ਮੁਖ ਨਾਮ ਸੰਭਾਰਹੁ ।.... CharaN-Aa[n]mrith Thae Barath Upaarah[u]; Krishan Krishan-Mukh naam Sa[n]bhaarah[u]
They stopped their fasts after drinking Charan-Amrit (water washed from the feet of the idol); they keep chanting Krishna.
ਯਥਾ ਯੋਗ ਕੀਨਸਿ ਨਰ ਸਭਿਹੂੰ । ਗੁਰੁ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਨ ਮਾਨੀ ਤਬਿਹੂੰ ।
Yathhaa Yog Keenas[i] nar Sabhihoo[n]; Gur[u] Kae Sikh na Maanee Thabihoo[n]
In this way they all seemed it was fit to dobut the Guru’s Sikh (Bhai Kalyana Ji) did not follow this
ਨਹਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਕੀਨ ਨ ਮੰਦਰ ਗਯੋ । ਨਹਿ ਚਰਣਾਂਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਧਾਰਨ ਕਯੋ ॥੨੫॥...
nah[i] Brath Keen, na Ma[n]dhar Gayo; Nahi[n] CharaN-Aa[n]mrith Dhhaaran Kayo
He did not fast nor go to the mandhir/hindu temple
Nor did he drink any “charan-amrit”
ਨਿਕਟਿ ਜਿ ਨਰ ਪਿਖਿ ਕਰਿ ਤਿਸ ਚਾਲੀ। ਬੂਝਹੋ, “ਬਰਤ ਨ ਕੀਨਸਿ ਕਾਲੀ ?Nikat[i] Ji nar Pikh[i] Kar[i] This Chaalee;
Boojhyo, “Barath na Keenas[i] Kaalee?
When any locals went upto him;
They ask him: did you not keep a fast this time?
ਆਜ ਨ ਗਮਨਯੋ  ਠਾਕੁਰਦਵਾਰੇ ? ਨਹਿ ਚਰਣਾਂਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਲੀਨ ਸਕਾਰੇ ?”॥੨੭॥ 
Aaj na Gamanyo Ttaakur-dhwaarae?; Nah[i] CharaN-Aa[n]mrith Leen Sakaarae?
You didn’t go to the temple nor had any charan amrit?
ਸੁਨ ਸਭਿ ਤੇ ਭਾਈ ਕੱਲਯਾਨਾ। ਮਧੁਰ ਬਾਕ ਤਿਨ ਸੰਗ ਬਖਾਨਾ।
Sun Sabh[i] Thae Bhaaee Kalyaanaa; Madhhur Baak Thin Sa[n]g Bakhaanaa
Hearing all this Bhai Kalyana Ji spoke in a sweet way:
“ਪੁਰਖ ਜਾਗਤੋ ਠਾਕੁਰ” ਮੇਰੋ । ਜੋ ਬੋਲੈ ਸੁਖ ਦੇਤਿ ਘਨੇਰੋ ॥੨੮॥
“Purakh Jaagatho Ttaakur Maero;
Jo Bolai Sukh Dhaeth[i] Ghanaero
“My Master/Thakur Vaheguru Ji are awake/living; who speaks and gives me an abundance of peace...
ਪਾਹਨ ਜੜ੍ਹ ਕੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਬਾਦਿ। ਖਾਇ ਨ ਬੋਲਹਿ ਨਹਿ ਅਹਿਲਾਦਿ।
Paahan Jarrh Kee Saevaa Baadh[i];
Khaa-i na Bolah[i] nah[in] Ahilaadh[i]
It is useless to serve an idol... it does not eat nor speaks nor gives any bliss/joy”
ਤੁਮ ਕਬਿ ਕਬਿ ਬ੍ਰਤ ਧਾਰਨ ਕਰੋ । ਮਹਾਂ ਬਿਕਾਰਨ ਨਹਿੰ ਪਰਹਰੋ ॥੨੯॥
Thum Kab[i] Kab[i] Brath Dhhaaran Karo; Mahaa[n] Bikaaran nah[in] Par-haro
“You should sometimes fast, it takes you away from great vikaar’s/vices”
ਹਮਰੇ ਗੁਰੁ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਹੈਂ ਜੇਈ। ਅਲਪ ਅਹਾਰ ਬਰਤਿ ਨਿਤ ਸੇਈ ।
Hamrae Gur[u] Kae Sikh Hai[n] Jae-aee; Alap Ahaar Barath[i] nith Sae-aee
My Guru’s Teaching is as so: eating little is the daily fast...
ਕਾਮ ਕੋੋਧ ਕੋ ਸੰਜਮੁ ਸਦਾ। ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਮੈ' ਲਾਗਯੋ ਰਿਦਾ” ॥੩੦॥
Kaam Krodhh Ko Sa[n]jam[u] Sadhaa; Prabh[u] Simran Mai[n] Laagyo Ridhaa
Always keep anger and lust restrained, make Your Heart attached to the Simran of Vaheguru
ਇਤਯਾਦਿਕ ਸੁਨਿ ਕੈ ਨਰ ਸਾਰੇ । ਹਸਹਿਂ ਪਰਸਪਰ ਤਰਕ ਉਚਾਰੇਂ ।
Ithyaadhik Sun[i] Kai nar Saarae; Hasah[in] Paras-par Tharak Uchaarae[n]
Hearing this, all of the people were laughing and spoke in challenge:
ਬਿਦਤ ਬਾਤ ਪੁਰਿ ਮੈਂ ਭਈ ਸਾਰੇ । ਮਹਿਪਾਲਕ ਢਿਗ ਜਾਇ ਉਚਾਰੇ ।੩੨॥Bidhath Baath Pur[i] Mai[n] Bha-aee Saarae; Mahipaalak Dtig Jaa-i Uchaarae
They all saw him being heretical/speaking against divine;They spoke of this to the king of the land:
“ਏਕ ਬਿਦੇਸੀ ਨਰ ਪੁਰਿ ਆਯੋ । ਹਿੰਦੁ ਜਨਮ ਉਰ ਧਰਮ ਨ ਭਾਯੋ ।
‘Aek Bidhaesee nar Pur[i] Aayo; Hi[n]dh[u] Janam Ur Dhharam na Bhaayo
A foreigner came to our city; he was born from a Hindu background but did not follow our religion...
ਸਾਲਗਰਾਮਹਿ ਤਰਕ ਕਰਤਾ । ਕਹਿ - ਪਾਥਰ, ਬ੍ਰਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਧਰਨਤਾ  ॥੩੩॥...
Saalagaraamah[in] Tharak Kara[n]thaa; Kah[i] - Paathhar, Brath nahee[n] Dhhara[n]thaa
He is rationalizing against the Shaligram/idol, he says: he doesn’t keep a fast nor faith in the stone...
ਇਤਯਾਦਿਕ ਨਿ੍‌ਪ ਸੁਨ ਕੈ ਕ੍ਰੋਧਾ। ਕਹਯੋ, “ਬੁਲਾਵਹੁ, ਕਯਾ ਤਿਸ ਬੋਧਾ ?”।
...Ithiyaadhik nrip Sun Kai Krodhhaa; Kahayo, “Bulaavah[u], Kyaa This Bodhhaa?”
...Hearing all of this, the king got angry, he said: ‘bring this idiot here!’
ਇਕ ਨਰ ਆਇ ਹਕਾਰਯੋ ਤਾਂਹੀ । ਲੇਕਰਿ ਸੰਗ ਗਯੋ ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਪਾਹੀ।
...Ik nar Aa-i Hakaaryo Thaa[n]hee; Laekar[i] Sa[n]g Gayo nrip Paahee...
One man came to call him, he brought [Bhai Kalyana Ji] to the King...
ਪਿਖਿ ਮਹਿਪਾਲਕ ਰਿਸ ਕਰਿ ਕਹੈ । “ਭੋ ਨਰ ! ਕੌਨ ਦੇਸ਼ ਤੂੰ ਰਹੈ ?
Pikh[i] Mahipaalak Ris Kar[i] Kahai; “Bho nar! Kaun Dhaesh Thoo[n] Rahai?
The King saw Bhai Kalyana Ji and said: ‘Oh man, which country/region do you stay in?’
ਕਿਸ ਗੁਰ ਨੇ ਤੋ ਕਹੁ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ਾ ? ਕੌਨ ਧਰਮ ਕੋ ਧਾਰਯੋ ਬੇਸਾ ?”॥੩੭॥
Kis Gur nae Tho Kah[u] Updhaeshaa?;
Kaun Dhharam Ko Dhhaaryo Baesaa?”
Which Guru has given you a teaching? Which religion/spiritual tradition are you from?
ਸੁਨਿ ਕੈ ਤਬਿ ਕਲਯਾਨਾ ਭਾਈ। ਕਹੀ ਗਾਥ ਨ੍ਰਿਪ ਕੇ ਅਗੁਵਾਈ ।
Sun[i] Kai Thab[i] Kalyaanaa Bhaaee; Kahee Gaathh nrip Kae Aguvaaee:
Then Bhai Kalyana Ji said to the king:
“ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਨਾਨਕ ਜਗ ਬਿਦਤਿ ਬਿਸਾਲਾ । ਤਿਨ ਗਾਦੀ ਊਪਰ ਇਸ ਕਾਲਾ ॥੩੮॥
“Sri naanak Jag Bidhath[i] Bisaalaa; Thin Gaadhee Oopar Is Kaalaa
The world famous Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji -  the One who is on Their Throne right now...
ਸ਼ਰੀ ਗੁਰ ਅਰਜਨ ਪੂਰਨ ਅਹੈ'। ਤਿਨ ਕੇ ਸਿਖ ਹਮੁ ਬਾਂਛਤਿ ਲਹੈ'।
Shree Gur Arjan Pooran Ahai[n]; Thin Kae Sikh Ham[u] Baa[n]chhath[i] Lahai[n]are Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahib Ji - I desire to be their Sikh(Bhai Kalyana Ji are being humble, they are saying they are not worthy of being a Sikh but just trying to be a Sikh)
ਦੁਹਿ ਲੋਕਨ ਸੁਖੁ ਦੇ ਉਪਦੇਸ਼ । ਤਿਨ ਕੀ ਬਾਨੀ ਪਠਹਿ ਹਮੇਸ਼ ॥੩੯॥
Dhuh[i] Lokan Sukh[u] Dhae[n] Updhaesh;
Thin Kee Baanee Pattah[in] Hamaesh
They give teachings which give peace in this world and the next;I always read their Gurbani...
ਯਾਂਤੇ ਹਮ ਪਾਹਨ ਨਹਿ ਮਾਨਹਿਂ। ਦੇਖਹਿ ਸੁਨਹਿ, ਨ ਖਾਇ ਬਖਾਨਹਿਂ। 
Yaa[n]thae Ham Paahan nah[in] Maanah[in]; Dhaekhah[i] Sunah[i], na Khaa-i Bakhaanah[i]
From this we learn not to worship stones, nor try to get their darshan nor listen of their praises, nor eat from their bhog. etc...
ਕਯਾ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਨ ਹੁਇ ਤਿਸ ਨੇ ਦੇਨਾ ? ਤਾਂਕੀ ਸੇਵ ਕਰੇ ਕਯਾ ਲੇਨਾ ? ॥੪੦॥
Kayaa Prasa[n]n Hu-i This nae Dhaenaa?; Thaa[n]kee Saev karae Kyaa Laenaa?
How can it be happy so it can give you something? What do you get from worshipping the stone
ਜੋ ਸਭਿ ਜੀਵਨ ਕੋ ਹੈ ਜੀਵ । ਜਿਸ ਅਲੰਬ ਚੇਤਨਤਾ ਥੀਵ। 
Jo Sabh[i] Jeevan Ko Hai Jeev; Jis Ala[n]b Chaethan-thaa Thheev
That Being which is behind all beings, that provides the shelter of consciousness/awareness and existence
ਸਗਰੇ ਜਗ ਕੋ ਜੋ ਨਿਤ ਦਾਤਾ। ਸੋ ਤੁਮਨੇ ਪਾਹਨ ਕਰਿ ਜਾਤਾ ॥੪੧॥...
Sagarae Jag Ko Jo nith Dhaathaa; So Thumnae Paahan Kar[i] Jaathaa
The One who provides for the world, You know him to be in a stone...
... ਤਿਮ ਤੁਮਰੋ ਮਤਿ ਕਰਹੁ ਵਿਚਾਰਨ । ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਕੋ ਪਾਹਨ ਕਰਹੁ ਉਚਾਰਨ ।Thim Thumro Math[i] Karah[u] vichaaran; Prabh[u] Ko Paahan Karah[u] Uchaaran
Reflect upon your mentality/thinking;You say God is the Stone...
ਰਹਯੋ ਜੁ ਰਮ ਜਲ ਥਲ ਮਹਿ ਰਾਮ। ਇਤ ਉਤ ਦੁਹਿ ਲੋਕਨ ਵਿੱਸ੍ਰਾਮ ॥੪੩॥Rahayo Ju Ram Jal Thhal Mah[in] Raam; Ith Uth Dhuh[i] Lokan Visraam
The one who remains immersed in the One Immersed Vaheguru Ji within the water and earth; they receive a stable [and peaceful] place in this life and the afterlife...
ਸਰਬ ਚਰਾਚਰ ਮਹਿ ਰਹਿ ਬਯਾਪੇ । ਤੀਨਹੁ ਕਾਲ ਬਿਖੇ ਥਿਰ ਆਪੇ ।
Sarab Charaachar Mah[in] Rah[i] Byaapae; Theenah[un] Kaal Bikhae Thhir Aapae
Vaheguru Ji are pervading within the entire moving and unmoving universe;Vaheguru Ji are Themselves present at all 3 tenses: Past, Present, Future...
ਤੀਨ ਲੋਕ ਪਤਿ ਮਹਿਦ ਮਹਾਂਨਾ । ਅਪਰ ਨ ਪੱਯਤਿ ਜਾਸੁ ਸਮਾਨਾ ॥੪੪॥
Theen Lok Path[i] Mahidh Mahaa[n]naa; Apar na Payath[i] Jaas[u] Samaanaa
The Great Protector and Ruler of all 3 types of realms;There is no one else that can compare...
ਲਘੁ ਪਾਹਨ ਮਹਿ ਕਲਪਹੁ ਸੋਈ । ਪ੍ਰਭੁ ਪ੍ਰਸਨ ਤੁਮ ਪਹਿ ਕਿਮ ਹੋਈ ?
Lagh[u] Paahan Mahi[n] Kalpah[u] Soee; Prabh[u] Prasa[n]n Thum Pah[i] Kim Hoee?
You’ve imagined a small stone [to be the Divine]...How can Vaheguru Ji be pleased with you then?
ਜਾਗਤਿ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਸੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਮਾਰੋ । ਸਦਾ ਸਹਾਯਕ ਤਾਂਹਿ ਬਿਚਾਰੋ ॥੪੫॥ 
Jaagath[i] Purakh[u] Su Guroo Hamaaro; Sadhaa Sahaayak Thaa[n]hi[i] Bichaaro
The awake/living Being is our Guru;Guru Sahib always help that is why I think of them...
(GurPrathaap Sooraj Granth, 2nd Raas, 30th Ansoo)
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