Mantra: Gaavai Ko Taan [Also Known as: 3rd Pauree of Japji] Gaavai ko taan, hovai kisai taan Gaavai ko daat, jaanai neeshaan Gaavai ko gun vadeeaa-eeaa chaar Gavvai ko vidiaa vikham veechaar Gaavai ko saaj karay tan khayh Gaavai ko jeea lai fir dayh Gaavai ko jaapai disai door Gaavai ko vaykhai haadara hadoor Kathna kathee na aavai tot Kath kath kathee, kotee kot kot Dayndaa day lainday thak paaeh Jugaa jugantar khaahee khaaeh Hukamee Hukam chalaa-ay raaho Naanak vigasai vayparvaaho Translation: Some sing of his power - who has that power? Some sing of his gifts, and know these as his sign and insignia Some sing of his glorious virtures, his greatness and his beauty Some sing of knowledge of him, through arduous study and contemplation Some sing that he fashions the body, and then again reduces it to dust Some sing that he takes life away, and then again restores it Some sing that he seems far away; Some sing that he watches over us, face to face, ever present There is no lack of those who preach and teach Millions upon millions offer millions of sermons and stories The great giver keeps on giving, while those who receive grow weary of receiving Throughout the ages, consumers consume The Commander, by his command, leads us to walk upon the path O Nanak, he blossoms forth, carefree and independent Thie third pauree transforms insufficiency into sufficiency, turns depression into elevation, and transforms low self esteem into complete self confidence