Surat Karo Mere Saaeeyaan, / Pay attention to me, O Master,
Hum Hain Bhavjal Maahi. / I'm tossing about in the ocean of existence.
Aapey Hi Behi Jayenge, / Left by myself, I will be swept away,
Jyo Naheen Pakdo Baahi. / if you do not take hold of my hand.

Binavant Hou Kar Jori Kei, / With folded hands I pray to you,
Suniyein Kirpa Nidhan, / hear me, O Fountainhead of Mercy!
Saadh Sangat Sukh Dijeeye, / Grant me the blissful company of Saints,
Daya Garibi Daan. / and the gifts of compassion and humility.

Jyo Ab Ke Satgur Miley, / When my Master meets me this time,
Sab Dookh Aakho Roy, / I will cry my heart out to him.
Charnou Upar Sis Dhar, / Putting my head at his feet,
Kahou Jo Kehna Hoy. / I will say what I have always longed to say.

Mere Satguru Milenge, / My Master will meet me,
Puchenge Kusalaat, / and ask about my well-being.
Aadi Ant Ki Sab Kahou, / I will tell him the tale from beginning to end,
Aur Antar Ki Baat. / and convey all that is in my heart.

Kya Mukh Ley Binti Karu, / With what face do I pray?
Laaj Aavat Hein Mohein, / I am ashamed of myself.
Tum Dekhat Ougun Karou, / You see me sinning all the time -
Keise Bhavou Tohi. / How then can I win your approval?

Satgur Tohe Bishar Ke, / Forgetting you, O Satguru,
Kake Sarne Jaahe, / Who could I go to for refuge?
Shiv Biranch Muni Narada, / Shiv, Brahma, and Muni Narad,
Hirdey Nahi Samaay. / Do not dwell in my heart.

Mein Aparadhi Janam Ka, / I am a born sinner,
NakhShikh Bhara Bikar. / And am filled with vices from head to toe.
Tum Data Dukh Bhanjna, / You are the beneficent giver & the destroyer of misery,
Meri Karo Samhaar. / Please take me under your care.

Ougun Mere Baap Ji, / O Father, you are merciful to the meek -
Bakhshan Garib Nawaz, / Forgive my faults.
Jou Me Put Kaput Hu, / I am an unworthy son,
Tao Pita Ko Laaj. / Only you, O Father, can hide my shame.

Ougun Kiye To Bahou Kiyein, / I have indulged in countless vices,
Karat Na Mani Haar. / never did I tire of committing misdeeds.
Bhavein Banda Bakshiyein, / Punish me or forgive me,
Bhavein Gardan Maar. / do with this slave as you please.

Jyo Mein Bhul Bigadiya, / Please do not take to heart,
Naa Kar Meila Chett. / what I have spoiled due to my blunders.
Sahib Garuwal Loudiye, / The Master in his greatness always forgives,
Nafar Bigade Neit. / even if a servant constantly errs.

Sahib Tum Na Bisro, / O Lord, do not ever forget me,
Lakh Log Lag Jahein. / even if millions are devoted to you.
Humse Tumhre Bahot Hein, / For you, there are countless people,
Tum Sam Humrein Naahi. /for me, there is no one like you.

Kar Jori Binati Karo,/With folded hands I pray to you -
Bav Sagar Aa Paar./Boundless is this ocean of existence.
Bandey Upar Mehar Kar,/Shower your grace on this servant,
Aavagavan Nivaar/and liberate me from the cycle of tansmigration.

Antarjami Eik Tum,/You alone are all-knowing,
Aatam Ke Aadhar./and you are the support of the Soul.
Jyo Tum Chodo Haath Te,/If you let go of my hand, O Lord,
Koun Utaare Paar./who will ferry me accross?

Bhav Sagar Bhaari Mahaa,/The ocean of existence is vast,
Surat Karo Mere Saaeeyaan - Sant Kabir Ji

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Gahera Agam Agaah./deep, impassable and unfathomable.
Tum Dayal Dayaa Karo,/O Compassionate One, shower your grace -
Tab Pau Kuch Thaah./Only then I can hope to fathom this mystery.

Sahib Tum Dayal Hou,/O Master, you alone are merciful;
Tum Lag Meri Doud./it is only to you that I can run for shelter.
Jeise Kaag Jahaaj Ko,/Just as a crow flying across the vast seas,
Sujhe Our Na Thour./finds no refuge other than a sailing ship.

Mann Paritit Na Prem Ras,/I have no idea how to get dyed
Naa Kuch Tann Me Dhang/in the colour of the Beloved's love.
Na Jano Uss Piv Se,/My mind has no faith, or sweet love,
Kyon Kar Rehsi Rang/nor do I have any charm or grace.

Jhinn Ko Sai Rang Diyaa,/Those whom the Lord dyes in the colour of his love,
Kab Hou Na Hove Kurang./never lose their hue.
Din Din Bani Aagari,/Day by day, as Shabd takes hold,
Chadhe Savaya Rang./its effect becomes more profound.

Ougun Haara Gun Naheen,/I am a sinner bereft of virtues -
Mann Ka Bada Kathor/totally cold-hearted am I.
Eise Samarath Satguru,/ Truly mighty is the Satguru,
Taahein Lagavein Thour/ who ferries even this sinner to the eternal abode.

Tum To Samarath Saaiyaan,/Truly powerful are You, O Master -
Dridh Kar Pakdo Baanhi/Firmly hold my arm.
Dhur Hi Lei Pahousaiyo,/ Take me to the eternal abode,
Mat Chodo Mag Maahein/ and do not abandon me on the way.

Kabir Karat Hein Binti,/Entreats Kabir:
Suno Sant Chitt Laay/O Master, listen carefully.
Marag Sirjanhaar Ka,/ Show me the Path,
Dijhe Mohi Bataay./that leads to the almighty Creator.

Bhagati Daan Mohein Dijiyein/Bestow on me the gift of devotion, O Master,
Gur Devan Ke Dev/Lord of all the Gods.
Aur Naheen Kuch Chahiyein,/Nothing else do I seek,
Nis Deen Teri Sev./except to serve you day and night.

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