The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 254

There is none other capable of doing (anything).

Then one is united (with thee), when thou unitest (him with thee).

Nanak says: sing the qualities of Hari, Hari!

(1). In the field of works' sow the name! Thy work will be completed.*

' tfT^TTi on account of the rhyme, instead of tfrf'T- " Only in tlie human body the soni cnn work out its final emancipation. ' W3^ "Sf^ is this present wovkl.

^ Tlie sense is: thou will get thereby final emancipation and become freed from the necessity of re- generation.

RAG GAURf, MAH. V., SABD V. VI. (LXXV. LXXVI.)

Thou wilt get the fruit (of thy works), the fear of Yama will be effaced: (If) thou singest continually the qualities and the praise of Han.

Fause. Put the name of Hari, Hari into thy breast: (And) thou wilt quickly accomplish thy work! (2). If thou becomest attentive to thy Lord: Thou wilt obtain honour at the threshold. Give up all, aU contrivance and dexterity! Cling to the feet of the pious people! (3). In whose hand all the creatures are: He is never separated, he is with aU. Give up shifts and seize his asylum! In a moment thy release will be effected. (4). Consider him always as (being) near! Mind the order of the Lord as true!

Blot out, by means of the word of the Guru, thy own self! Nanak (says): mutter the name of Hari, Hari!

(1). The word of the Guru is always imperishable.

By "the word of the Guru the noose of Yama is cut asunder.

The word of the Guru is with the creatures.

By the word of the Guru they are imbued with love to Earn.

Pause. What is given by the Guru, that is useful to the heart. Mind that, which is done by the holy one (= Guru) as true! (2). The word of the Guru is immovable and not to be broken. By the word of the Guru doubt is cut off and duality. The word of the Guru does not pass away in any way.

Sing by means of the word of the Guru the qualities of Han!

(3) The word of the Guru is with the creatures.

The word of the Guru is the friend of the friendless one.

For the sake of the word of the Guru he does not fall into heU.

By the word of the Guru (his) tongue enjoys nectar.

(4). The word of the Guru is manifest in the world.

By the word of the Guru (one) sustains no loss.

(To whom) he himself {i.e. Hari) is merciful:

(To him), says Nanak, is the true Guru always compassionate.

(1). Who makes a gem out of (a clod of) earth;

On that Lord I meditate the eight watches (of the day).

RAG GAFRi, MAH. V.. SABD YII. Till. (LXXVII. LXXVIII.) 249

0 my sweetheart,' may I obtain the dust of the pious people! Joining the Guru I will meditate on my Lord!

(2). "Who makes of a fool an eloquent man,

^VTio makes of a stupid an intelligent man,