The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 384

They are entirely filled with love, affection and inclination.

Desire (after Hari) springs up in the society of the pious.

They fall on (his) asylum giving up all others.

In their heart (there is) Hght, daily devout meditation is made.

By the very fortunate one that Lord is muttered.

Xanak (says): who is attached to the name, obtains comfort.

(3). The desire of the worshipper is fulfilled.

From the true Guru he obtains spotless instruction.

To his servant the Lord becomes merciful.

Cutting (his) bonds (his) servant is made free.

Begeneration and death, pain and error are gone.

His wish is granted, all his desire is fulfilled.

He (Hari) dwells always with him in his presence.

"W^hose he ( = the servant) was, by him he is united (with himself).

Nanak (says): by devotion he is absorbed in the name.

(4). "WTiy should he be forgotten, who does not break (one's) work? '

"WTiy should he be forgotten, who is acknowledging one's work?

Why should he be forgotten, by whom everything is given?

Why should he be forgotten, who is the life of the creatures?

Why should he be forgotten, who preserves in the midst of fire?

By the favour of the Guru some rare one apprehends him.

Why should he be forgotten, who draws out from poison?

(Who) reunites him, who had broken away (from him) through various births.

By the perfect Guru this truth is taught.

By Nanak, the servant, his own Lord is meditated upon.

Giving up others mutter the name of Hari!

Remembering it continually thou wilt obtain happiness.

Mutter it thyself and make others mutter the name I

By devotion and love the world is crossed.

Without devotion (to Hari) the body will be ashes.