The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 256

Woe to the body, woe to the wealth (of those, who are) in love with the Maya! (2). As (when) to a forced labourer money be given, (And) he be in the house of the Lord (and) that (Lord) undergo- toil.

As (when) in a dream he becomes a Kaja and sits down (in state): '

When he opens (his) eyes, it is a vain aff'air. (3). As a watchman over another's field. The field is the Lord's (owner's), the watchman goes off. The watchman vexes himself on account of that field. Into his hem' (= pocket) falls nothing.

(4). Whose the dominion is, even his is (also) the dream (=the Maya). By whom the Maya is given, by him (also) the thii-st (after the Maya) is raised.

" "Qt^ ^tf irrT^n; TvITTT = TTT. W being a meaningless alliteration.

' VT75T = VWT> hem of a garment, here = pocket.

252 KAG GAURI, MAH. V., SAED XII. XIII. (LXXXII. LXXXIII.)

He himself annihilates, He himself establishes. Nanak (makes) supplication before the Lord.

(1). The illusive creation of many kinds and sorts was seen (by mc). ■With the pen wisdom was put down on the paper. Having become a chief (and) king a (fine) house was seen (by me). (But) by (all) this my heart was not satiated.

(By which) my thust may be quenched and my mind satiated.' (2). Biding on a horse (swift like) the wind, (and) on an elephant. Perfume of sandal- wood, a bed and a beautiful woman. The singing of actors and dancers in the arena: In (all) this my mind receives no satisfaction.

(3). The assembly (round) the thi'one, the festive procession of (the Raja's) sedan-chair. All fruits, beautiful gardens. Delight in the chase, the kingly sport:

(By all this) my mind is not comforted, (it is) illusion and deceit. (4). Out of mercy the holy men told me of the True one. AU comfort and joy was obtained (by me) (from) this. In the assembly of the pious the praise of Hari is sung. Kanak (says): by him, whose lot is great, he {i.e. Hari) is obtained.

Pause. In whose (bouse) is the wealth of Hari, he is happy. By the mercy of the Lord union with the pious (is brought about).

Gatiri gtiureri; mahald V. XIII. LXXXIII.

Son, wife, household are a noose (to him).

(Such men) cannot become the servants of Earn.

Pause. What is that manner, by which one may sing the excellences of Eam? "What is that method, by which one may cross this Ma3'a? (2). What is good, he considers as bad. (If) one speak the truth, that is (to him) equal to poison. He does not know victory and defeat. This is the nature of the Sakat (in) the world. (3). What is deadly poison, that the fool drinks. The nectar-name he considers as bitter.

' f^^.S I«c0, iii-*tead of f^VBT^, for the sake of the rhyme. "?5T.(dcH =?5VZ> HT being ouly au alliteration.

RAG GAURI, MAH. v., SABD XIV. XV. {LXXXIV. LXXXV.) 253

He does not go near the assembly of the pious.

He wanders again about in the eighty-four lakhs (of forms of existence).

Glowing with youthful ardour' he is given to sensual enjoyments of many kinds.

Nanak (says): to whom he has become merciful:

His nets are cut asunder by the perfect Guru.

(1). By thy mercy the (right) way is obtained. By the mercy of the Lord the name is meditated upon. By the mercy of the Lord the bonds are loosened. By thy mercy egotism is broken.

Pause. (Thy) service is done, if thou appliest (one to it). "We can do nothing, 0 God!

(2). If it is pleasing to thee, then I sing (thy) praise.^ If it is pleasing to thee, then I praise the True one. If it is pleasing to thee, then the true Guru is compassionate. All comforts, 0 Lord, (are obtained) by thy mercy. (3). "What is pleasing to thee, that is a true work. What is pleasing to thee, that is true virtue. The receptacle of all excellences is with thee.

Thou art the Lord, (thy) servant (is offering up) supplication (to thee). (4). (ily) mind and body become pure by love to Hari. All comforts I obtain in the society of the saints. My mind remains attached to thy name. This is considered by Nanak as happiness.

(1). As many other flavours as are tasted by thee: (By them) not for a moment (thy) thirst is quenched. If thou tastest the flavour of the juice of Hari: By tasting (it) thou becomest wonder-struck.

Pause. 0 my beloved tongue, drink nectar! Steeped in this juice thou wilt become satiated.' (2). 0 tongue, sing thou the excellences of Kam! Every moment meditate on Hari, Hari, Hari! Nothing else should be heard nor should one go anywhere else.