The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 469

Nanak applies himself to (thy) service, being applied (by thee).

(1). He is near the creatures and always with (them). (His) power is active in (every) form and colour.

Pause. (If) he acts, he does not grieve nor does (his) mind weep. He is imperishable, undying, incomprehensible, our Lord is always safe. (2). To whom does thy slave owe obsequiousness? Whose order has he to mind, 0 Lord? (3). The slave, that has been made free by the Lord, On whom is that slave dependent? (4). (He is) independent and without concern. 0 slave Xanak, say: vah Guru!

(1). Giving up the juice of Hari he is inebriated with a mean juice. The thing is in (his) house and he is going out (for it).

Pause. The story of the true nectar cannot be heard. Eaising disputes he clings to a false idle chat.

(2). (He takes) the wages of the Lord (and renders) service to another. "With such qualities man is covered over. (3). He hides himself from him, who is always with him. What is of no use, that he asks again and again. (4). Xanak says: the Lord is merciful to the poor. As it pleases him, so he cherishes them.

(1). The name of Hari is life and wealth. Here and there it is of use.

Without the name of Hari every other thing is but little.

My mind is satiated by the sight of Hari.

(2). A storehouse of devotion, a ruby is the word of the Guru.

Singing, hearing and doing it (I am) happy.

(3). (My) mind clings to the lotus-foot.'

By the true Guru being pleased (with me) it was made a present (to me).

' liWTi here = *n^ (= VfTi) mind, heart, for the sake of the rhyme.

KAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXIV.-XXVII. (XCI.-XCIV.) 531

The imperishable Lord is (now) known (by me as being present) iu every creature.

(1). Brimful is the stream of (his) joy and sport. His own work is adjusted by himself.

Pause. The means of the perfect Lord are perfect, The stream of whose splendour remains brimful. (2). The report of whose name, the treasure, is spotless, He himself is the creator, there is none other. (3). All the creatures are in his hand. The Lord is continually sporting with every one. (4). The Guru is perfect, a perfect work is made (by him). Nanak (says): to (his) devotee greatness is given.

(1). By the word of the Gura I fashion this (my) mind.

I collect the wealth of Hari, (which is) the sight of the Guru.

Pause. 0 highest wisdom, come into my heart!

(That) I may meditate on and sing the excellences of Govind, (his) name is exceedingly dear to me. (2). By the true name (I am) perfectly satiated.

The dust of the saints (is equal to) bathing at the sixty-eight (Tirthas). (3). In all I know the One creator.

Having joined the society of the pious (I obtain) understanding and discrimination. (4). (I am) the slave of all, having given up conceit. (This) present the Guru has given to Nanak.

(1). Understanding has become bright, wisdom perfect. FoUy is thereby extinguished and removed.

Pause. Such an instruction of the Guru was obtained,

(That) he, who was drowning in the terrible blind well, came out, 0 my brother. (2). Great and bottomless is the ocean of fire. The Guru is the boat, that ferries across (this) ocean. (3). Hard to cross, dark and difficult is this JIaya. By the perfect Guru a clear way is shown.

(4). (I am not possessed) of any muttering, austerity and contrivance. 0 Guru, Nanak has fled to thy asylum!

(1). Who is drinking the juice of Hari is always attached (to him). (By drinking) other juices one sinks down in a moment.

' Tipade, consistiDg of three verses severally.