The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 495

574 KAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD CLVIIL— CLX. (CCXXV.— CCXXVII.)

(My) meditation is eontinually (directed) on the Guru. Firm is the mantra and knowledge of the saints (in me). I worship the feet of the Guru.

Then union is brought about, (if) the Guru incline (to thee) in mercy, 0 my mind. (1). The support of another breaks down.' He is contained in every place. The fear of Yama subsides. The tree is planted in (its) place. Then all obsequiousness (to others) ceases. (2). On whose forehead (this) (is written) as his due: He crosses the fire of existence.' In his own house he gets a (firm) place. He delights in Hari (and) enjoys (him). His hunger has ceased. Nanak (says): he is naturally absorbed (in Hari), 0 (my) mind!

Pause. On Hari, Hari, Hari I reflect. With natural contemplation he is muttered. The tongue of the pious utters (him). The way of emancipation is heard. By the very pure it is obtained, 0 my mind! (1). The (holy) men (and) Munis seek (him), (Who is) the Lord and owner of all. In the Kali-yuga, in the world it is difficult to find him, Who is destroying pain.

The Lord is fulfilling the desires of the low, 0 (ray) mind! (2). 0 mind, he should be adored, ( Who is) invisible and impenetrable! Make friendship with him, (Who) does not perish, nor go nor die! From the Guru he is known, (Says) Nanak, who is my heart's content, 0 my mind!

Pause. Lay hold of the refuge of the One! Utter the word of the Guru! Perform the order of the True one! Seek the treasure in thy mind! And thou wilt enter into happiness, 0 my mind!

' 3HT '«• support, prop. Nihl is a meaningless alliteration, as iu many other rhymes of these lines. ' § is here = g# (*t^).

BAG ASA; ilAH. V., SABD CLXI. CLXII. (CCXXVIII. CCXXIX.) 575

He crosses (the ocean of existence), which is hard to cross.

By the instruction of the saints, 0 my mind!

(Says) Isrmak, who has become acceptable to the Lord, 0 my mind!

Pause. If meeting together the praise of Hari be sung, The highest step (= emancipation) is obtained. Who is pierced with love to him: He has all perfections. Day by day he wakes.

Nanak (says): he is very fortunate, O my mind! (1). (If) the feet of the saints be washed, Folly is removed. Become the dust of the saints! No pain whatever will afflict (thee)! Fall on the asylum of the saints! Thou wilt never be born (any more) nor die. Those become immovable, By whom Hari, Hari is muttered, 0 my mind! (2). (ily) sweetheart and friend art thou. Strengthen to me the name! Without him there is none other. Adore him in (thy) mind! May he not be forgotten a moment! Without him how shall (one) get on? I am a sacrifice to the Guru. Nanak mutters the name, O my mind!

Composure is given to the mind (of them),

Who have fallen down at the gate of the Lord, 0 my mind!

576 RAG ASA: MAH. V., SABD CLXIII. (CCXXX.); MAH. IX., SABD I. (CCXXXI.)

The Banvar! is preserving (their) honour, 0 my mind!

(2). This should be considered as happiness.

He tastes the nectar of Hari, 0 ray mind!

(2). Who forsaking Hari cling to another:

They are born (again) and, having died, are ruined.

EAGU ASA; MAHALA IX. Om! by the favour of the true Guru!

To whom shall I tell the pain of (my) mind?

(I am) devoured by greediness, I am running about in the ten directions (of the earth), I long for wealth.

(1), For the sake of pleasure I undergo much pain, I am serving every man.

At every door I am strolling about like a dog, I have no concern about the worship of Eam.

(2). The human birth (I have got), (I am) wasting to no purpose, I am not ashamed at the laughter of the people.

Why is Nanak not singing the praise of Hari? it destroys the bad thoughts of the body.

(1). Descending he bathes in a pond hard of access.

He neither speaks nor talks, he sings the excellences of Hari.