The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 428

* ^llriA the baking or ripening means (of the fcetus), the quantity of food taken for this purpose. " f^^ cTT "HI3> the sitting of the days, very likely the lying-in of the woman.

* ^S ^3' f'"' platters are left;?3T refers probably to the vessels, in which the fietus is enveloped.

476 RAG GAURI; THE BIIAGAT KABIR, LV.— LVII.

(4). The shuttle is empty, no thread issues or it remains entangled.

Giving up (further) prostration she remains here helpless, (this) says Kabir in admonition.

(1). There is one light throughout, is it so or not?

In whose heart the name is not produced, that man hursts and dies.

(Thou art) dark blue and beautiful, 0 sweetheart!

(2). If a pious man is met with, perfection is obtained, (be) this either abstract meditation or enjoyment.

Both objects together are produced by connexion with the name of Ram.

(3). The people think, that this is a song, (but) this is indeed reflection on Brahm,

As (at) Kas! instruction is given to man at the time of death.

(4). (If) one sing and hear attentively the name of Hari:

There is no doubt, says Kablr, that he will obtain salvation at the end.

( 1 ). As many as are making efforts, they are drowned, the ocean of existence is not crossed (by them). (Though) they be performing works and many abstinences, (their) mind is burnt by egotism.

Why is the Lord, the giver of breath and food, forgotten from the mind?

The human birth, the priceless diamond and ruby, is thrown away for a shell.

(2). By reason of error thirst and hunger befall (them, who) do not reflect (on him) in their heart.

(By) arrogant pride they are carried away, (who) do not keep the word of the Guru in (their) mind.

(3). (Who are) incited by the enjoyment of the senses, which are greedy for pleasure, they, taking the juice of liquor, (become) vicious.

(Who) by the lot of (their former) works are joined to the saints, they ai'e saved (like) iron (with) wood.

(4). Wandering and running about in wombs and births we have become weary, undergoing pain we are now worn out.

Kablr says: meeting with the delicious Guru (we are) saved by love and devotion.

(1). It is (only) the figure of a female elephant, 0 mad mind, the Lord of the world has made a trick.

By the desire of lust the elephant falls into the power (of man), 0 mad mind, he suffers the goad on his head.

Escape from the objects of senses, delight in Hari, imderstand (this), 0 mad mind!

Having become fearless thou dost not worship Hari, 0 mad mind, the boat of Hari is not seized (by thee)!

(2). The monkey has stretched out his hand and taken a handful of grain, 0 mad mind!

He is perplexed how to get loose, 0 mad mind! he dances (now) at the door of every house.

(3). As by a lime-twig the parrot is caught, 0 mad mind! — this is the occupation of the Maya.