This shabad kirtan, Sikh Shabad, Mera Mann Lochai is found in the Siri Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh Scriptures), Kirtan Music.
The shabad was written as letters between Guru Arjan and his father Guru Ram Das. It is beautiful poetry, which convey a deeper mystical message between the mortal and its Divine Master. These letters are translated in the text below.
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Mera Mann Lochai
Majh Mehala 5 Choupadhae Ghar 1 || Maajh, Fifth Mehl, Chau-Padas, First House:
Mera Mann Lochai Gur Darsan Thaee ||
My mind longs for the Blessed Experience of Enlightenment.
Bilap Karay Chathrik Kee Niaee ||
It cries out like the thirsty song-bird.
Trikha N Utarai Saanth N Avai Bin Darasan Sant Piare Jeeo ||1||
Connection of my Beloved Master. ||1||
Hou Gholee Jeeo Ghol Ghumaee Gur Darasan Sant Piarae Jeeo ||1|| Rehao ||
I surrender, my soul and whole being is sacrificed, to the Blessed Connection with my Beloved Master. ||1||Pause||
Tera Mukh Suhava Jeeo Sehaj Dhhun Banee ||
Your Facial Glow is so Beautiful, and the Sound of Your Words imparts intuitive wisdom.
Chir Hoa Dekhe Saringpanee ||
Our separation has been so long, like the rainbird misses a glimpse of water.
Dhhann S Des Jha Toon Vasia Mere Sajan Meet Murare Jeeo ||2||
Blessed is that space where You dwell, O my Friend and Intimate Divine Enlightened Master. ||2||
Hou Gholee Hou Ghol Ghumaee Gur Sajan Meet Murare Jeeo ||1|| Rehao ||
I surrender, I forever sacrifice myself, to my Friend and Intimate Divine Master. ||1||Pause||
Ik Gharree N Milate Ta Kalijug Hota ||
When I could not be with You for just one moment, the Dark Age of Kali Yuga dawned upon me.
Hun Kadh Mileeai Pria Tudhh Bhagavantha ||
When will I meet You, O my Beloved Master?
Mohe Renn N Vihavai Needh N Avai Bin Dhekhe Gur Darbare Jeeo ||3||
I cannot endure the long nights, and I lie sleepless, without the Sight of my Beloved Masters Dwelling. ||3||
Hou Gholee Jeeo Ghol Ghumaee Tis Suche Gur Darabare Jeeo ||1|| Rehao ||
I Surrender my soul, I totally sacrifice, to that True Court of my Beloved Master. ||1||Pause||
Bhag Hoa Gur Sant Milaea ||
By great fortune, I have met my Enlightened Master.
Prabh Abinasee Ghar Meh Paea ||
I have found the Immortal Spirit within myself.
Sev Karee Pal Chasa N Vichhurra Jan Naanak Das Tumare Jeeo ||4||
I will now serve You forever, and I shall never be separated from You, not even for an instant. Servant Nanak is Your slave. ||4||
Hou Gholee Jeeo Ghol Ghumaee Jan Naanak Duhas Tuhumaruae Jeeo || Rehao ||1||8||
I Surrender my soul, I totally sacrifice, servant Nanak is your slave my Divine Creator. ||Pause||1||8||