The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 116

(5). Many are the opinions of the mind, many the reflections on the Veda.

Many are the fetters of the soul, (but) the disciple has the gate of salvation.

On the side of truth is every one, (but) above it is good conduct.'

(6). Every one is called high, none is seen low.

One reason (leading thought) is in the created vessel (=man), One light is in the three worlds.

' ^6fH (Sansk. ^"^q^), a kind of large saw, but without teeth, as formerly suspended at Benares, by which tlie body was cut into two halves (lengthwise).

^ The sense of ^T^STf, to pierce, is: to have a. lively, never intermitting' remembrance of a thhig, to have a constant pricking.

' The sense of these words is: every one wants to know trutli, but a good religious conduct is better tlian this research after truth.

If it accrue by destiny, then the True one is obtained, the original gift none erases.

(7). (If) a holy man meet with holy men, contentment dwells (in him) on account of his love to the Guru.

If the inexpressible tale be reflected upon, he is absorbed in the true Guru.

Having drunk nectar he is contented, dressed (in a dress of honour) he will go to the court (of Hari).

(8). In every body sounds the kinguri' daily by the natural property of the word.

Some rare one gets understanding, (but) the disciple informs his heart.

0 Ifanak! by whom the word is not forgotten, he is rescued (from material existence), having per- formed the word (of the Guru).

(1). Painted and white is the aspect of the mansions, beautiful are the doors.

According to the pleasure of the heart they were erected, in second love and affection.'

If the inside is empty and without love (of God), the body tumbles down (and becomes) a heap of ashes.

0 brother, (thy) body and property will not go with thee (after death).

The name of Earn is a pure property, the Guru bestows that Lord as a present.

(2). The name of Eam is a pure property, which the Giver gives.

In the future world no question will be asked from him, whose companion the Guru, the creator is.

(If) he himself release, emancipation is obtained, he himself is bestowing the gift.

(3). The fleshly-minded one considers his own daughters and sons as a chance.

Having seen women, he is delighted, (but) the joy he has, is grief.

The disciple enjoys, by the delightful word (of the Guru), day and night the juice of Hari.

(4). (His) reason goes (if) his wealth is going, the worshipper of the Sakti is continually wandering about.^

Seeking it outside one is ruined, the thing is in the house, in one's own place.

The fleshly-minded one is robbed by egotism, into the disciple's lap (the thing) falls.

(5). 0 thou vicious worshipper of the Sakti, know thy own origin!