ਸਮਿਉ ਵੇ ਹੌਲੀ ਤੁਰਿਓ, ਸੋਹਿਲੇ ਸਖੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਮੈਂ ਗਾਉਣੇ
samio ve hauli turiyo, sohille sakhiyan de main gaaune
Translation*
O time, walk slowly — I still have to sing the songs of the companions.
Word by Word Translation*
ਸਮਿਉ (samio) = O time
ਵੇ (ve) = O!
ਹੌਲੀ (hauli) = slowly
ਤੁਰਿਓ (turiyo) = walk / move
ਸੋਹਿਲੇ (sohille) = songs of praise / joyful songs
ਸਖੀਆਂ (sakhiyan) = companions / beloved friends
ਦੇ (de) = of
ਮੈਂ (main) = I
ਗਾਉਣੇ (gaaune) = have to sing
Literal Translation*
O time, slowly move — songs of the companions I have to sing.
Explanation*
The speaker asks time itself to slow down because there is still love, remembrance, and praise left to express. “ਸੋਹਿਲੇ” evokes devotional singing filled with joy, gratitude, and companionship on the spiritual path.
Baba ji Explanation
Bulandpuri Sahib, India
* All Marked with a Star are Ai Translations