The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 233

(6). (My) soul burns like fire, within the shears move about.

Nanak (says): who knows the order (of God), he (enjoys) comfort day and night.

(1). The night is passed in sleeping, the day is passed in eating.

(One's) life-time is (precious) like a diamond, it is given away for a cowrie.

' fvm ^^^B' = J-^"* lA^^ ' "' ^°"*^ "'' palace hung over with glass (literally: a house of lightening).

0 fool, thou wilt again rue it afterwards!

(2). Unrighteous property they put into the ground, unrighteous (property) cannot bo liked.' Those, who go off (to the other world) liking unrighteous (property), come (again in another birth) having lost the unrighteous (property).

(3). If that would be obtained, which one takes himself, every one would enjoy a good destiny. The decision is made according to (one's) works, though every one wish it (otherwise). (4). Nanak (says): by whom the work (of creation) is made, he takes care of it. The order of the Lord is not known, to some one he gives greatness.

(1). (Though) I become a doe and live in the wood and eat esculent roots:

My bridegroom is met with by the favour of the Guru; I am devoted, devoted (to thee), 0 Lord!

1 am the (female) retail-dealer of Ram. Thy name is my goods and trade, 0 Lord!

(2). (Though) I become a Kokil and live on a mango-tree and reflect on (my) natural soiind (or voice):

"With natural ease my bridegroom is met with, who in appearance and form is boundless.

(3). (Though) I become a fish and live in the water: he, who remembers all creatures.

My bridegroom dwells on this and that side, I shull meet (with him) having stretched out my arm.

(4). (Though) I become a (female) snake and live on the ground: (if) the word (of the Guru)

Nanak (says): they are always happy married women, (in) whom the luminous (Supreme) (is), (in)

(1). In what house praise is uttered and the creator reflected upon: In that house sing a song of praise, remember the creator!

Pause. Sing thou a song of praise of my fearless (Hari).

I am devoted to that song of praise, by which happiness is always obtained. (2). Continually the living creatures are taken care of, the giver will see (to them). The estimation of thy gifts is not found out, what is the valuation of that donor? (3). The year and day appointed for the wedding is written (fixed); having met apply oil! Give, 0 sweetheart, a blessing, by which union with the Lord may be brought about! (4). To every house this message (is sent), the calls are continually made. If the caller be remembered, (says) Nanak, those days come.

' The Sikhs explain HJAd I or *>rS3 '>y JJfA j, hoiindless, endless, which is etymologically inadmissible and gives no sense whatever. We derive JH<SJ from tiie Sausli. '^•nTi false, unrigliteous.

222 BAG GAUrI, MAH. hi., SABD I. II. (XXI. XXII.)

(1). The Guru being met with union (with) Hari is brought about.

He himself unites to union (with himself).

By his order he unites (with himself) (those, whom) he recognizes by the word (of the Guru).

Piiiise. By the fear of the true Guru error and dread go off. "Who is immersed in fear, he is tinged in true colour. (2). By meeting with the Guru Hari dwells naturally in the heart. My Lord is weighty, his value (estimation) is not found out.

("WTio) praises by means of the word (of the Guru) (him who) has no end nor limit: Him my Lord pardons, he is pardoning.

(3). By meeting with the Guru all wisdom and intelligence are obtained. In a pure heart dwells that True one.

By the indwelling of the True one every work (becomes) pure. The highest work is to reflect on the word (of the Guru). (4). From the Guru the tnie service (of Hari) is obtained. Some disciple becomes acquainted with the name. The liberal Hari lives, he is giving (to him): (Who) entertains love to (his) name, (says) Xanak.

(1). From the Guru some pious person obtains divine knowledge. From the Guru he gets understanding and is accomplished. From the Guru (he gets) composure and true reflection. From the Guru he obtains the gate of final emancipation.