I lit the candles of knowledge in the dark night ~ So the darkness of ignorance may be dispelled Kindle the lamps of hope in every home ~ So all hearts be thrilled with festive joy
Guru Nanak Dev ji, The redeemer of mankind, The savior of our time, Guru Nanak Dev ji, The creator of the holy Japji, Who is the bridge for us, Between this world and the Holy Creativity.
Let the sweet melody of "Wanjli" (flute) reign over the heart of love-deprived "Preet". I beseech O Lord, banish all my vices and the illusory mind sense so fleet.
Listen my friends and you shall hear, The story of a battle in the North West Frontier, On the twelfth of September, in ninety seven; Few men alive have any notion Of that famous day and year.
Cease all thoughts of your daughter-in-law, Mother, providence has shown its hand Tying the knot of marriage with the mean bride And thus helped me cross over this vast ocean. Death is now my consort !