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254 RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XYI. XVII. (LXXXVI. LXXXVII.)

In the society of the pious he {i.e. Hari) is obtained by him, whose lot is great.

(3). 0 tongue, praise him all the eight watches (of the day)!

The Supreme Brahm, the Lord, is unfathomable.

Here and there (thou wilt) always (be) happy.

Singing the praises of Hari (thou art) priceless, 0 tongue!

(4). The tree has sprouted, blossoms and fruits arc (on) the tree.

Steeped in this juice (of Hari) thou wilt not give it up again.

He brings no (other) juice near his mouth:

(To whom) the Guru has become an assistant, says Nanak.

(1). The mind is made the palace, the body the fence. Within it is an infinite thing (= the Supreme Being). Within it the wholesale merchant is heard (saying): Who is the retail-dealer, on whom there is reliance there?

Pause, Some (rare) one is a trafficker with the gem of the name. Who procures it, is feeding on nectar.

(2). Mind and body I offer up as a sacrifice, worship is made (by me). What is that contrivance, by means of which I may be imbued with love (to Hari)? I fall down at (his) foot, giving up mine and thine.' Who is that man, who puts (me) into the traffic (of the name of Hari)? (3). In what wise may I obtain the palace of the wholesale merchant? What is that manner of life, by reason of which he calls (one) within? Thou art a great wholesale merchant, who hast crores of retail-dealers. Who is that donor, who having taken (life) makes (it) enter (again)? (4). Searching and searching about (our) own house was (at length) obtained. The true, priceless gem was (then) shown (to us):

When, out of mercy, (we were) united by the wholesale merchant (with himself). By reason of confidence (faith) in the Guru, says Nanak.

(1). They remain night and day in one (continual) love (of Hari): (Who) know the Lord (as being) always (present) with them. The name of the Lord is made (their) occupation. They are fully satiated by the sight of Hari.

Fame. (Who) are in love with Hari, they are flourishing in mind and body. They have fled to the asylum of the perfect Guru. (2). The lotus-foot (of Hari) is (their) soul's support.

' HBT %Wi> ™'"c and thine, i.e. all questions about mine and thine, all earthly goods. 3^, for the sake of the rhyme, instead of 33T-

RAG GACrT, MAH. v., SABD XVIII. XIX.;LXXXVIII. LXXXIX.) 255

The One is (their) trade, (with) the One (they are) occupied.

They know no other without the formless one.

(3). They are free from both joy and grief.

They are always free (fi-om contact with the world) and given to devotion.'

On (that) Supreme Brahm they are meditating.

(4). How shall I describe the greatness of the saints?

(They are) of unfathomable wisdom, I cannot estimate it in any way.

May the dust of the saints be given to Nanak!

(1). Thou art my companion, thou art my friend. Thou art my beloved, with thee (I have) friendship. Thou art my honour, thou art my jewel. "Without thee I cannot live a moment.

Pause. Thou art my darling, thou art my life. ^

Thou art my Lord, thou art my prince. (2). As thou puttest me down, so I remain. "What thou sayest, that must be done by me. "Wherever I see, there thou art dweUing. Thy fearless name I mutter with (ray) tongue. (3). Thou art my nine treasures, thou art my treasury. Thou art my pleasure and delight, the support of my heart. Thou art my lustre, with thee I am in love. Thou art my shelter, thou art my support. (4). "Within my mind and body even thou art meditated upon. Thy secret I obtained from the Guru. By the true Guru the only One was confirmed (in me). Nanak, the slave of Hari, relies on Hari, Hari.