The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 351

'?fe = Sansk. Tt^, liere in the sense of " benumbed," of lost sensation of self-existence.

Who is hearing his name, his pain and ache pass away.

The greatness of the name dwells in the heart of the saints.

By the power of the saints all sins are extinguished.

The company of the saints is obtained by a very fortunate one.

By means of serving the saints the name is meditated upon.

Nanak (says): some (rare) man, being attached to the Guru, obtains the name.

Many Shastras, many Smritis were inspected (by me), searching through all (of them). (But) they do not come up to the name of Hari, Hari, the name is invaluable, (says) Nanak.

(1). (If) one practise all silent recitations, austerities, knowledge and meditation.

(If one) explain the six (philosophical) Shastras and the Smritis.

(If one practise) the exercise of the Yoga, religious works and rites.

(If) forsaking all one wander about in the forest.

(If one do) meritorious deeds, (make) burnt-offerings (and give) many jewels as alms.

(If one) cut his body into small pieces aud burn it with fire.

(If) one practise fasts and vows of many kinds.

Do not consider it equal to the name of Earn,

If for one time (only) the name be muttered by the disciple, (says) Nanak.

(2). (Though) one wander about in the nine regions of the earth and live long.

(Though) he become a great stoic and austere devotee.

(Though) he throw his life as a burnt-offering into fire.

(Though) he make alms of gold, horses, elephants and laud.

(Though) he practise the work of purification ' and many ablutions.

(Though) he practise very much restraint after the method of the Jainas.

(Though), closing his eyes he let his body be cut to pieces:

Yet the filth of selfishness does not go off.

Niinak (says): the disciple, muttering the name, obtains salvation.

(3). The lust of the mind does not leave the body at a Tirtha.

Pride and conceit do not recede (there) from the heart.

(Though) one make purifications day and night:

The filth of the mind does not leave the body.