The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 371

By afflicting the saints he burns in thirst.

By reason of afflicting the saints every one deceives him.

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By afflicting the saints all his dignity goes.

By ufflictiug the saints he (becomes) the lowest of aU.

Who is injuring the saints (finds) no place (of rest).

Nanak (says): if it please the saints, he also -n-ill obtain salvation.

(3). The slanderer of the saints is a veiy mischievous person.'

The slanderer of the saints does not find a moment's rest.

The slanderer of the saints is a great murderer.

The slanderer of the saints is killed by the Lord.

The slanderer of the saints remains void of satiety.

The slanderer of the saints is afflicted and indigent.

The slanderer of the saints (is oppressed by) all diseases.

The slanderer of the saints is always separated (fi-om the Supreme).

The slander of the saints is the greatest crime.

Nanak (says): if it pleases the saints, he also will obtain emancipation.

(4). Who is injuring the saints is always impure.

"Who is injuring the saints is nobody's fi'iend.

Who is injuring the saints incurs punishment.

Who is injuring the saints, him eveiybody forsakes.

Who is injuring the saints is very selfish.

Who is injuring the saints is always subject to change.^

Who is injuring the saints is regenerated and dies.

By afflicting the saints he turns away from (eternal) happiness.

Who is injuring the saints gets no place (of rest).

Nanak (says): if it pleases the saints, they unite (him with the Supreme).

(5). Who is injuring the saints is broken off in the midst of life.

Who is injuring the saints does not come up to any work.

Who is injuring the saints is caused to wander about in the desert.