The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 269

His servants continually drink (= enjoy) spotless renown.^

(1). Whose mind is fixed on the feet of Hari: His pain, trouble and doubt flee away.

"Who is dealing in the wealth of Hari, he is perfect.

"Whom he {i.e. Hari) cherishes, that man is a hero.

(2). To whom the Lord became compassionate:

(3). (They enjoy) happiness, tranquillity, quiet and joy.

Continually muttering the supreme bliss (=the Lord) they live.

(4). The capital of the name is acquired in the society of the pious.

Nanak says: by the Lord (their) atfliction is cut off.

(1). By remembering Hari all troubles are effaced. The lotus-feet enter the heart.

Utter the name of Ram a hundred thousand times!

Thou wilt drink nectar-juice by love to the Lord.'

(2). There is comfort, tranquillity, enjoyment and great happiness.

Continually muttering the supreme bliss (=the Lord) they Hve.

(3). Lust, wrath, covetousness and passion are removed.

In the society of the pious all blemishes are washed away.

(4). Bestow mercy, 0 Lord, who art compassionate to the poor I

May to Nanak the dust of the pious be given!

How is indolence towards him becoming, 0 mother?

' 3d 131 = Sansk.?3Tf^> final i being lengthened on account of the rhyme and medial n assimilated to f.

' tTT C^l^^) signifies in Sanskrit also " tvater," but this meaning is uncommon and does not fit the context.

' V3 flnHTH^; fvPHTH^ cannot be here the feminine of fy7KT3T> but must be taken as ablative of fipifT?! final short i being lengthened on account of the rhyme.

278 EAG gaurI, mah. v., SABD LXXYII. LXXVIII. (CXLVII. CXLVni )

Who, having forgotten the Lord, sticks to another work:

(2). Forsaking the Lord he takes to other ohjects of desii-e.

lu paying obeisance to the slave how (shall) lustre (be obtained)?

(3). He enjoys nectar-juice, food and drink.

By whom they are given, him the dog does not know.

(4). Nanak says: we ai'e untrue to our salt (= ungrateful).

(1). Meditation in the mind (on) the feet of the Lord Is (equal to) bathing and ablution at all Tirthas.