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Rh ‘Meet us, O God, and open the doors of our understanding; otherwise one hour shall be as six months.’

The month of Maghar is pleasant for those who are blended with God’s person by singing His praises. The virtuous woman through her virtues enjoyeth her spouse; my Spouse is ever pleasing to me. While the whole world is movable, He is immovable, clever, wise, the Arranger. They who possess the merits of divine knowledge and meditation shall be blended with God. They are pleasing to God, and God is pleasing to them. The songs, music, and poems of bards have I heard; but it is at the name of God sorrow fleeth away. Nanak, that wife is dear to her spouse who in his presence doeth him hearty service.

In Poh it freezeth; the moisture of the forest and of the grass drieth up. Why comest Thou not? Thou dwellest in my body, in my soul, and in my mouth. The Life of the world pervadeth my soul and body; I enjoy pleasure through the instruction of the Guru. The light of God is contained in the hearts of animals born from eggs, wombs, perspiration, and earth. Lord of compassion, beneficent One, grant me a sight of Thee, and give me understanding that I may obtain salvation. Nanak, the Enjoyer enjoyeth her with pleasure who beareth Him love and affection.

In Magh woman becometh pure when she knoweth the place of Pilgrimage within her. I have easily met the Friend, and, by adopting His attributes, have become blended with Him. Hear me, O beloved and beautiful God, I made Thine attributes mine ornaments; if it please Thee, I shall bathe in Thy tank.