The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 342

The depositories and treasuries of Hari are filled with nectar.

There sound the musical instruments without being beaten, (says) Nanak.

(Thy) honour is preserved by the Guru, the supremo Brahm; give up worldly engagements and illusion, the disease!

Nanak (says): he should be adored, who has no end nor limit.

Papa (P.). No estimate nor limit (of him) is obtained.

Hari, the king, the purifier of the sinners, is unattainable.

"Who is muttering the nectar-name in the society of the pious.

Deceit, mischievousness, spiritual blindness is blotted out (in him),

He is king with an umbrella over his head.

The nooses (of Tama) are cut, transmigrations are efiaced, victory is obtained by overcoming the mind. Nanak (says): from the Guru a firm standing is obtained, wandering about (in transmigration) is for ever done away.

Phaphcl (Ph.). "Wandering and wandering about thou hast come (into this world).

Thou hast obtained in the Kali-yug a (human) body, which is hard to get.

Again this opportunity does not come to hand.

Mutter the name, then the noose (of Yama) is cut off.

There will not be coming and going again and again.

Mutter alone the One, that is (true) muttering.

Hear (my) supplication, 0 supreme Brahm, 0 Gopal, who art merciful to the poor! Happiness, prosperity and much enjoyment of pleasures (accrue to him, who is) the dust of the pious, (says) Nanak.

372 HAG gaurI, mah. v., BAVAXAKHRI XL.— xlii.

Baha (B.). Who know Brahm, they are Brahmans.

They are Vaishnavas, who are disciples (and) of pure practices.

He is a hero, who clears away his own ill conduct.

He is bound by the fetter of his own egotism,

(And yet) the blind one blames his former deeds.'

Whom he i' = Hari) lets know it, he knows it, (says) Nanak.

(Their) fear he is breaking, (their) sins and pain he is destroying, who adore Hari in (their) mind. Whose heart dwells with the saints, they do not err, (says) Jfanak.

Pauri. Clear away thy own error! This whole world is (but) a dream. In error are the Suras, the Devis and Devas. In error are the Siddhs, the ascetics and the Brahmas. By error the men are deceived. This Maya is tard to cross and very difficult. By whom his error, fear and illusion are cleared away: That disciple obtains the highest happiness, (says) 2Tanak.

(On account of) the Maya the mind staggers, it clings to her in many ways. Whom thou keepest from asking (for her), he delights in the name, (says) Nanak.

Pauri. Mama (M-)- Who is asking, is foolish. The donor continues giving, he is very wise. What is given, that (is given) once. 0 foolish heart, why art thou crying out? When thou askest, thou askest for other (things). Prom which happiness has not accrued to any one. If thou ask for anything, then ask for the One, By whom thou wilt cross over,^ (says) Nanak.

(Their) wisdom is perfect, those are foremost, in whose heart the mantra of the perfect Guru is. Who have known theii- own Lord, those are happy, (says) Nanak.

' JJrRTT =r@. literally: what was formerly (done by him, in a former birth). Another MS. (No. 2484) reads: »KTM' 5^. be l)lames himself, which seems to be a mistake.