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Sikhism – Japji 18
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Sikhism – Japji 18
asaNkh moorakh anDh ghor. asaNkh chor haraamkhor.
Countless fools, blinded by ignorance.
Countless thieves and cheaters.
asaNkh amar kar jaahi jor. asaNkh galvadh hati-aa kamaahi.
Countless impose their will by force.
Countless cut-throats and gather sins.
asaNkh paapee paap kar jaahi. asaNkh koorhi-aar koorhay firaahi.
Countless sinners who keep on sinning.
Countless liars, wander lost in their lies.
asaNkh malaychh mal bhakh khaahi. asaNkh nindak sir karahi bhaar.
Countless wretches, eat filth for food.
Countless slanders, make their heads heavy
naanak neech kahai veechaar. vaari-aa na jaavaa ayk vaar.
Lowly Nanak, gives this explanation.
I cannot even begin to describe You.
jo tuDh bhaavai saa-ee bhalee kaar. too sadaa salaamat nirankaar.
Whatever pleases You, All will be blessed,
You always protect us, Formless One!