Satgur Hoye Dayal — When the True Guru is Compassionate — Shabad Kirtan Hindi and English Lyrics with English translation and words

Satgur Hoye Dayal

Beautiful Hymn describing the transformative power of Guru in seeker’s life. Chanted in praise of first Sikh Guru “Gur Nanak Dev Ji” reflecting true tenets of Sikhism in form of Spirituality and devotion. It also reflects upon the teachings of promoting kindness and empathy.

Effort to make it accessible to Hindi/Devanagari readers with hindi lyrics who will like to understand in simplified English with romanized/latin lyrics and the English meaning and translation for the phrases 🙏🏾.

Words

Satgur/Satguru — True Teacher
In Sikhism the 10 Gurus are considered mentor/god’s messengers
and the word Sikh it’s means Seeker/Disciple
it’s this Disciple and Master relation between the community and the 10 leaders called Sikh Human Gurus.
Sarda — Shradha — Belief/Trust/Confidence
Dayal — compassionate
here mercy and compassion is not just passive but active for the seekers
Kab-hu — kabhi — ever
Na kab-hu — never
Jhhooriye (ਜਹੂਰੀਏ) — trickster or deceitful person
originates from root word jhoor/jhoot (ਝੂਠ) meaning lie/falsehood
Vasai (basna) — dwell in
Mani (ਮਨਿ) — Mann — Mind/Thoughts
Rasna (ਰਸਨਾ) — Tongue
Gun (ਗੁਣ) — Virtues or Praise
Gaae (ਗਾਇ) — sing/recite
Kehai (ਕਹੈ) — says
Nanakaa (ਨਾਨਕਾ) — Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Manmukh (ਮਨਮੁਖ) — Self-willed/Egoist
sad (सद) — sada (सदा) — always
deha (देहा) — body/flesh/individual/mortal

Hindi/Devanagri Lyrics

सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सरदा पुरिये
सतगुर होए दयाल, न कबहु झूरिए

सतगुर होए दयाल, तां दुख न जाणिए
सतगुर होये दयाल, तां हर रंग मानिये
सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सरदा पुरिये
सतगुर होए दयाल, न कबहु झूरिए

सतगुर होए दयाल, तां जम का डर केहा
सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सद ही सुख देहा
सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सरदा पुरिये
सतगुर होए दयाल, न कबहु झूरिए

सतगुर होए दयाल, तां नवनिध पाई-ये
सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सच समाए
सतगुर होए दयाल, तां सरदा पुरिये
सतगुर होए दयाल, न कबहु झूरिए

English (Roman) Lyrics with Translation

Satgur hoye dayal, taan sarda pooriye
When Satguru is compassionate, desires (trust) will be fulfilled
Satgur hoye dayal, na kab hun jhooriye
When Satguru is merciful, one will never grieve

Satgur hoye dayal, taan dukh na jaaniye
When Satguru is merciful, one will know no pain
Satgur hoye dayal, taan har rang maaniye
When Satguru is merciful, one will enjoy colors of lord’s love
Satgur hoye dayal, taan sarda pooriye
When Satguru is merciful, desires will be fulfilled
Satgur hoye dayal, na kab-hu jhooriye
When Satguru is merciful, one will never grieve

Satgur hoye dayal, taan jam ka darr keha
When Satguru is merciful, then why will one fear death
Satgur hoye dayal, tann sad hee sukh deha
When Satguru is merciful, body will always be at peace
Satgur hoye dayal, taan sarda pooriye
When Satguru is merciful, desires will be fulfilled
Satgur hoye dayal, na kab hun jhooriye
When Satguru is merciful, one will never grieve

Satgur hoye dayal, taan navnidh paayi-ye
When Satguru is merciful, one will find treasure (9 treasures)
Satgur hoye dayal, taan sach samaaiye
When Satguru is merciful, one will be absorbed in truth (eternity)
Satgur hoye dayal, taan sarda pooriye
When Satguru is merciful, desires will be fulfilled
Satgur hoye dayal, na kab hun jhooriye
When Satguru is merciful, one will never grieve