The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 359

His understanding becomes very great by the mercy of the Lord.

All treasures (are obtained), 0 Lord, by thy mercy.

To whatever thou appliest (them), to that they stick, 0 Lord Hari!

Nothing is in the hand of these (men), (says) Nanak.

Unattainable, unfathomable is that supreme Brahm. Whoever utters (him), he becomes emancipated. Hear, 0 friend, humbly says Nanak, The wonderful story of the pious people!

Aslpad'i. (1). In the society of the pious the face becomes bright. In the society of the pious he {i.e. the disciple) removes all (his) filth. In the society of the pious conceit is effaced. In the society of the pious is displayed true knowledge. In the society of the pious he comprehends, that the Lord is near. In the society of the pious every decision is made. In the society of the pious he gets the jewel of the name. In the society of the pious there is effort about the One. "^Tio can describe the greatness of the pious? The lustre of the pious is contained in the Lord, (says) Nanak. (2). In the society of the pious the inapprehensible one is met with. In the society of the pious he is always happy. In the society of the pious the five are subdued.

In the society of tlie pious nectar-juice is enjoyed. In the society of the pious he becomes the dust of all. In the society of the pious (there is) a heart-captivating discourse. In. the society of the pious (his mind) does not run anywhere. In the society of the pious his mind obtains a (firm) standing. In the society of the pious it is separated from the Miiya. In the society of the pious the Lord is very propitious, (says) Ifaaak. (3). In the society of the pious all enemies (become) friends. In the society of the pious he gets highly purified. In the society of the pious (there is) no enmity with any one. In the society of the pious (there is) no distorted foot. In the society of the pious (there is) no want.

In the society of the pious he knows the highest bliss (= the Supreme). In the society of the pious (there is) no burning of egotism. In the society of the pious he gives up all his own self. He himself {i.e. Hari) knows the greatness of the pious. Between the pious and the Lord is intimate union, (says) Nanak. (4). In the society of the pious he does not run about at any time. In the society of the pious he always obtains happiness. In the society of the pious he acquires the inapprehensible thing. In the society of the pious he bears (patiently) the place of exercise (of the senses).' In the society of the pious he dwells (as) in a high place. In the society of the pious he reaches the palace (of Hari). In the society of the pious every virtue is confirmed. In the society of the pious only the supreme Brahm (is meditated upon'*. In the society of the pious he acquires the jewel of the name. Nanak is a sacrifice to the pious.

(5). In the society of the pious he saves his whole family.

In the society of the pious he releases friends, acquaintances and his household (from further transmigration).

In the society of the pious he gets that wealth,

In the society of the pious Dharm-Eae (= Tama) renders service.

In the society of the pious he {i.e. the disciple) acquires the lustre of the Suras and Devas.

In the society of the pious sin is fleeing.

In the society of the pious he is singing the excellences of the nectar.

In the society of the pious he is going to all places.

Nanak (says): in the society of the pious (his) life-time is fruitful.

(6). In the society of the pious there is no calamity ■whatever.

Falling in with (their) sight he {i.e. the disciple) becomes happy.

In the society of the pious he takes off his filth.

In the society of the pious he removes hell (from himself).

(Living) in the society of the pious he is happy here and there.

Being separated he is united (again) with Hari in the society of the pious.

' *KtT3 J?^- WtTS = Sansk. '^rfsf^. place of exercise of the senses. The sense is: he bears patiently the bustle of the senses iii liis body, witliout behig affected thereby. The Sikh Grauthis proffer all sorts of surmises about the meaning of JtHfJ-

(Living) in the society of the pious he docs not depart unprofited.

The supreme Brahm dwells in the heart of the pious.

Nanak (says): he is saved, (if), having heard the pious, he utter (the name).

(7). In the society of the pious hear the name of Hari!

In the society of the pious sing the excellences of Hari!

In the society of the pious he is not forgotten from the mind.