The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 198

(8). He himself produces and he himself sees.

Who serves the true Guru, that man is of account.

Nanak (says): the name dwells in the body (creature),' by the mercy of the Guru (one) is obtaining it.

(1). The whole world is under the infatuation of the Maya.

The three qualities* are seen as beguiled by the Maya.

By the favour of the Guru some rare one comprehends (the truth), and is applying deep meditation in the fourth state.

I am devoted, 0 Lord, I am devoted (to them, who) consume the infatuation of the Maya by means of the word (of the Guru).

Who burn the infatuation of the Maya and direct their thoughts on Hari, they obtain lustre at the gate and palace of Hari.

(2). The root (origin) of the goddesses and gods is the Maya.

By whom {i.e. Maya) the Smriti and Shastras are produced.

Lust and wrath are spread out in the world, coming and going (people) incur pain.

(3). In this (world) one jewel of divine knowledge is put down.

By the favour of the Guru it is made to dwell in the heart.

' fETSI? (t%^^), the power of discriminating Brahm, the invisible spirit, from the visible (but unreal) objects, reality from unreality.

' llf^, body, vessel; any created thing or creature.

* Tliere are two readings in tlie MSS.: ^JjcS and ^SJ^; if 5315^ he read, the translation must be: the creatures endowed with the three qualities (i.e. everything created).

J go RAG MAJH, MAH. IV., ASTPAD. I. (XXXIV.)

Who practises chastity, truthfulness and true control of his senses, he Is meditating on the name by means of the perfect Guru.

(4). In her father's house the woman Is led astray by error.

She has clung to another and repents (of it) again (afterwards).

This and that world, both are lost, not in a dream she obtains comfort.

(5). (If) in her father's house the woman keeps m mind her beloved:

She sees (him as being) with (her) by the favour of the Guru.

She remains naturally Imbued with love to (her) beloved, by means of the word (of the Guru) she

(6). Their life Is fruitful, who have obtained the true Guru.

Other love Is consumed (by them) by means of the word of the Guru.

The One abides in (their) heart, having joined the society of the pious they are singing the attributes

(7). Who does not serve the true Guru, for what has he come (Into the world)?

His life Is a misery, his human birth is uselessly thrown away.

The name does not come into the mind of the fleshly-minded one, without the name he is