The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 314

Having forsaken the root (= the Supreme) he is given ' to second love.

He earns poison and is absorbed in poison.

(4). Considering the Maya as the root (prime cause) the living creatures ' are led into error.

' This refers to the Veda, which is affected by the three qualities; cf. Astp. x.xii.

" The sense is: a man, in whom the three qualities rule.

' i.e. the disciple of such a blind Guru.

* "WSit instead of rfe> r being occasionally added by way of euphony.

RAG GAUr!, MAH. III., ASTPAD. VII. (XXV.) 335

By reason of second love Haii is forgotten (by tliem).

On whom he bestows a glance of mercy, he obtains the highest step (= final emancipation).

(5). The True one abides^ inside, the True one abides outside.

The True one is not hidden, though one try to keep him concealed.

He, who is possessed of divine knowledge, comprehends (him) with natural ease.

(6). The disciple is continually absorbed in meditation on the True one.

Egotism and the Maya (within him) he consumes by means of the word (of the Guru).

My Lord is true (and) unites (him) to union (with himself).

(7). The true Guru is munificent and proclaims the word.

(Who) restrains (his) running mind and checks (it):

He obtains from the perfect Guru brightness of intellect.

(8). He himself is the creator, by whom creation is made and destroyed.

Nanak (says): some (rare) disciple comprehends (him).

(1). The disciple gets the priceless name.

He saves the name and is absorbed in the name.

The nectar-name he sings continually with his tongue.

On whom he bestows mercy, he obtains the juice of Hari.

Pause. Mutter day by day the Lord of the universe in (thy) heart! Thou wilt obtain, 0 disciple, the highest step (and) final happiness! (2). (In whose) heart comfort has been diffused: (That) disciple sings the True one, the abode of (all) qualities. He becomes always the slave of the slave of slaves. In (his) house and family he is always indifferent (to the world). (3). Some disciple, who is emancipated although still abiding in the body, Obtains the highest category (= final emancipation). The three qualities are extinguished (in him), he becomes spotless. EasUy that true Lord is obtained (by him). (4). He has no fondness nor afi'ection for his family, In whose heart that True one dwells.

The mind of the disciple is closely fixed (on Hari), he becomes steady. He knows the order and comprehends that True one. (5). Thou art the creator, I have none other. Thee I serve, from thee honour is obtained. If he bestow mercy (on me), I sing that Lord. The jewel of the name is honour in the whole world. (6). The praise (of Hari) is sweet to the disciple. His heart expands, daUy devout meditation is made (by him). The Trae one is easUy obtained by grace. The true Guru is gotten by a perfect great lot. (7). Egotism, selfishness, folly (and) pain are destroyed:

^dJiy = <i65 ) fiir the sake of the (followhig) rhyme (^141%)-

336 RAG GAUrI MAH. hi., ASTPAD. VIII. IX. (XXVI. XXVII.)

When iu the heart the name of Ram, the abode of (all) qualities, is.