The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 5

menced their work; they did their work in such a way, that everybody was pleased with it. All the people said: "Well, well, this is some good man; every one praised (him) before the Khan." The Khun was very much pleased. Whatever salary Giiru jSTinak got, of that he ate (= spent) something, the rest he gave away for God's sake. By night he sang always praise (to God). Afterwards Mardana, the Dum,"^ came from TalvandT and remained with the Baba. To othere, who came afterwards, he procured an interview with the Khan and a stipend, all got their bread by the favour of Guru Nanak. All were pleased and when the Baba's food was prepared, they all came and sat down. By night continually praise was said (by Kanak), and when as yet a watch of the night- was remaining, the Baba went to the river to bathe. When it became dawn of day, he put on his clothes, applied the TUak (to his forehead), and having taken the account-book in the office he sat down to write.

One day the order of the Lord was made, that the river was going continually. He went therefore there, taking one servant with him. Stripping off his clothes, he entrusted them to the servant and began to bathe. As he was doing so, according to the order of the Lord, servants (= angels) took him away to the threshold of the Lord. The servants said: "Sir, JCanak is present." Then he (iS^anak) obtained a sight of the true court (of God); the Lord was kind (to him). Meanwhile that servant (of Nanak) was standing by his clothes. Standing and standing he (finally) returned (home) and said, that Jfanak had gone into the river, but had not come out again. He went to the Khan and said: "Khan, health! Xanak has gone into the river, but no more come out." The Khan mounted his horse and came out to the bank of the river. He called fisher- men and made them throw a net (into the river). The fishermen searching became tired, but did not find him. The Khan was very much grieved, he mounted again his horse and said: "Nanak was a good steward," and returned home. It was the order of the Lord, that Ifanak, the devotee, was present (at the threshold). Then a cup of nectar was filled and given him by the order (of the Lord). The command was given: " Nanak, this nectar is a cup of my name, drink it!" Then Guru Nanak made salutation and drank it. The Lord was kind and said: "Nanak, I am with thee, I have made thee exalted and who will take thy name, they will all be made exalted by me. Having gone mutter my name and make also other people mutter it! Eemain uncontaminated from the world! Eemain in the name, (in giving) alms, in performing ablutions, in worship and remembering (me)! ^ I have given thee my own name, do this work (I told thee)! "

Then Guru Nanak made salutation and stood up. Then the order of the Lord came: "Nanak, of what kind is the greatness of my name?" The Baba answered, whilst a sound (of music) was made without instruments being beaten, as it is written in Sir! Rag, Mahala I. [there follow four verses].*

Then again a voice came: "Nanak, my order has come into thy sight, praise thou my order! what is done by any one (but me)? and at my gate what hast thou heard? (what) are the musical instruments playing?" The Baba answered: (and a sound arose), as written in the Eagu Asa, Japu, Mahala I. [there follows a Slok].' Then came again the order: "Naniik, on whom thy (favourable) look is, on him is also mine; on whom thy benevolence is, on him is also mine.

' 3H, a caste of Musalmans, who are professional drummers and musicians.

' Tlie words are hnportant as coutaining the duties inculcated to the Sikhs; they are: ^XH <.|A

' This Slok is now not found in tlie Rag Asa, but is the first line in the JapjT; it is the well-known

My name is: the Supreme Brahm, the Supreme Lord; and thy name is: the Guru, the Supreme Lord." ' Then Nanak fell on his feet. A dress of honour was given to him; a sound and voice arose, it was the Rag Dhanasarl, the Art! [there follow four verses].'

Then order was given to those ministers, that they should bring Nanak back to that very ferry; so they brought him there on the third day and went off. He came out from the river. When the people saw him, they said: "Friends, this one had fallen into the river, whence has he come? " Nauak entered his house; giving away everything he removed his abode far off. Many people assembled, the Khan also came and said: "Nanak: what has happened to thee?" The people said: " Sir, this one had fallen into the river, he has been hurt in the river." Then the Ehan answered: " Friends, this is a great pity." He was much grieved, rose and went away.

At that time there was on the body of Guru Nanak only a Langoti,' he kept no other piece (of clothing). He went and sat down with Faqirs. Mardana, the Dum, also went and sat down with him. Guru Nanak continued in.silence for one day. The following day he rose and said: "There is no Hindu and there is no Musalman." The people went and said to the Khan, that Nanak was saying: " There is no Hindu and no Musalman." The Khan said: " Don't think of it, he is a Faqir." One Kazi was sitting near; he said: "Khan, this is wonderful, that he is saying: there is no Hindu and no Musalman." The Khan said to a man, that he should call him, saj-ing: "Nanak, the Khan is calling thee." Guru Nanak said (to that man): "What have I to do with thy Khan?" The people then said: "He has run mad and is a lunatic." Guru Nanak said to Mardana: "Play the rebeck!" Mardana played it, it was the Efig Maru and the Baba uttered the Sabd, Mahala I. [there follow four verses].* Then the Eabii was silent. When he said anything, then he said this very word, " that there was no Hindu and no Musalman." The KazI said then: "0 Khan, is it good, that he says: 'There is no Hindu and no Musalman'?" Then the KhTxn said: "Go and fetch him!" Then footmen (of the Khan) went and said: "Sir, the Khan is calling you. The Klian says: ' For God's sake, give me an interview! 1 wish to see thee.'" Then Guru Nanak rose and went, saying: "Now, my Lord has called me, I shall go." He went, having placed a club' on his neck. He came and met with the Khan. The Khan said: "Nanak, for God's sake, take off the club from thy neck! gird thy waist! thou art a good Faqir." Then Guru Nanak took off the club from his neck and girded his waist. The Khan said: " Nanak, it is a misfortune to me, that a steward like thou becomes a Faqir." Then he seated Nanak at his side and said: "KazI, if thou wilt ask anything, a.sk now, otherwise this one will not utter again a word." The KazT becoming friendly, smiled and said: "Nanak, thou, who art saying: 'there is no Hindu and no Musalman,' what dost thou mean by it?" Nanak uttered a Slok in the Eag Majh [there follow four verses]."^

When Nanak had uttered this Slok, the Kazi became amazed. The Khan then said: "0 Kazi, it has proved a failure to question him! "

The time of the afternoon prayer had come.' All arose and went to say their prayers, and the Baba also went with them. The Kaz! stood in front of tlicm all and began to pray. Then the Baba looking towards the Kazi laughed. The KazT saw that Nanak was laughing. After the prayer was finished, the Kazi said: " Khan, health! hast thou seen, that the Hindu, looking to-

' In the Granth the (human) Guru is frequently identified witli tlie Supreme Lord, which tliis story tries to explain and to account for. Tlie words of the oiiginal are: IJfg 5<JI <S|G W^ 'M^^^'T3•

' Granth, Laliore lithographed edition, p. 732.

^ A piece of doth, wrapt round the waist, passing between the legs and tucked behind, serving instead of trousers.

* Rag Marii, Sahd 7, Mali. I. * V3WI = Sansk. Tf^, a club or large stick.

" See Mfijh, Var VIFI., Slok I. ' See B, Sakhi 17.

■wards the Musalmans, was laughing? thou, who art saying, that Xanak is a good man." The Khan said: "Nanak, what does the KazI say (against thee)?" The Baba answered: "0 Khan, what have I to care for the Kazi? The prayer of the Kazi however has not been accepted (by God), therefore have I laughed." The Kazi said: " He is making subterfuges, let him manifest my fault." The Baba rejoined: " Khan, when this one was standing praying, his mind was not fixed (on God). His mare had been delivered of a she-foal and he had come (to prayer) having loosened the foal. In the enclosure is a well and this one said (in his heart): ' May it not be, that the foal wUI fall into the well! ' his mind had wandered there." Then the Kazi came and fell down at his feet and said: "Wonderful, wonderful, on this one is the favour of God!" Then the Kazi believed. Nanak uttered a Slok:

He is a Musalman, who clears away his own self, who is sincere, patient, of pure words. Who does not touch what is standing, who does not eat what is fallen down: That Musalman wUl go to paradise, (says) Ifanak.

When the Baba had uttered this Slok, then the Sayyids, the sons of the Shekhs, the KazT, the Mufti, the Khan, the chiefs and leaders were amazed. The Khan said: " Kazi, Nanak has arrived at the truth, to ask him more has proved a failure." Wherever the Baba looked, there all were saluting him. Then the Baba uttered a Sabd, in Siri Bag, Mahala I.' [there follow four verses]. After the Baba had recited this Sabd, the Khan came and fell down at his feet. Then the people, Hindus and Musalmans, began to say to the Khan, that God was speaking in Xanak. The Khan said: " 0 Xaaak, (my) dominion, property, authority and revenue, all is thine." Xanak answered: " God will reward thee. I cannot remain now here. Dominion, property and household- goods are thine, we forsake (all) and go." Having gone he sat down among the Faqirs. Then the Faqirs rose, joined their hands and stood before him; they began to praise him and to say: "Nanak has become (our) true daily bread and is coloured in the dye of the True one." Nanak said then: "Mardana, play the rebeck!" Mardana played the rebeck, the Rag Tilang was made. The Baba uttered the Sabd, Mahala I. [there follow four verses].' Then the Faqirs came, kissed his foot and shook his hand. The Baba was much pleased with the Faqirs and showed much kindness to them. The Khan also came; Hindus and Musalmans, everybody stood before him saluting him. Then they took leave from the Guru. When the Khan came home, he saw that the rooms of his treasury were filled. (At this) the Baba was much pleased.

Taking Mardana with him he wandered about; they did not enter any village, they did not stop in any jungle nor on any river. Now and then, when Mardana was hungry, the Baba said: "Mardana, thou art hungiy? " Then Mardana answered: "Tes, thou knowest all." Nanak said: "Mardana, go straight on to the village, there in front is the Khatri Upal, go to his house and stand there silently; there they will give thee food. 0 Mardana, to thee, who art going with me, some Hindu, some Musalman, whoever wiU come and follow me, will fall down at thy feet, they will bring and put before thee exquisite food; some will bring Rupees and Paisas (copper coins); some will bring fine calicos; no one will ask anything, whence thou hast come and whose servant thou art. Whoever will come and follow me, he wiU say: 'I will bring and lay down all my property.' They wUI say: 'We have become exalted, that this interview has been given (to us), that the Baba has been pleased.' "

One day Mardana was sent to a town; in (thus) sending him much worship was paid to him. When he went, the whole town came and fell down at his feet. He made up a bundle of copper coins and clothes and brought it. The Baba laughed. Mardana brought the clothes and the copper coins to the Baba. Then the Baba said: "Mardana, what hast thou brought?" Mardana answered: "Sir, true king, alms in thy name; the whole town rose to thy service. 0 King! I

' See Siri Rag, Sabd 27, Mah. I. - See Ragu TUang, Sabd 3, Mah. I.

said that I Tvould bring these things and clothes to the Baba." The Guru answered: "Mardana, thou hast done quite well, but these things are of no use whatever to me." Mardana said: " 0 king, what shall I do? " The Baba answered: " Throw them away! " Then Mardana threw all the things away, the whole bundle he scattered about there. After that Mardana said: " 0 king, if one is willing to give alms in thy name and puts it into the mouth of a disciple, does his love in any way reach thee? And this thought is also in my heart, that thou art not touching anything nor putting into thy mouth, with what dost thou satiate thyself?" The Guru Baba answered: "Mardana, play the rebeck!" Mardana played the rebeck and the Eagu GaurT'Dipakl was made, Mahala I. The Baba uttered the Sabd [there follow four verses]. Then Mardana being moved (thereby) paid worship (to him).

Then they departed thence. Wandering about they came to the house of Shekh Sajan. His house was on the road; he had built there an idol-house and a mosque. If a Hindu came, he gave him a place (to stay in), and if a Musalman came, he paid attention to him. "When the night came on, he used to say: "Go to sleep! " Taking them in, he threw them into a well and killed them. And when it became morning, he took a staff and rosary into his hands, spread out a carpet to pray on and sat down.

When the Baba and Mardana came, he did much service to them and said to his people: " In this one's hem is much wealth, but it is concealed; on whose face there is such a splendour, he is not empty. It is all a story that he is a FaqTr." When night had set in he said: " Rise and go to sleep!" Then the Baba said: "0 Sajan, having recited one Sabd (song) to the service of God, we will go to sleep." Shekh Sajan replied: " Well, be it so. Sir! recite it, the night is fast passing." Then the Baba said: "Mardana, play the rebeck!" Mardana played the rebeck; the Bag SuhT was made. Nanak uttered the Sabd, Mahala I. [there follow six verses].' (Then Shekh Sajan said): "I am a sacrifice to the interview (with thee)." His mind returned to him; when he reflected, he found that all his sins were discovered. He rose and fell down at the feet (of Nanak), he kissed them and said: "Sir, pardon my sins!" The Baba replied: "Shekh Sajan, at the threshold of God the sins are pardoned by two words." Shekh Sajan humbly said, " Sir, say those words by which sins are forgiven." Then Guru Nanak became compassionate and said: " Tell the truth, that murders have been perpetrated by thee! " Then Shekh Sajan began to tell the truth. He said, " Yes, many sins have been committed by me." Then said Guru Nanak: "Whatever remains of their- property, that bring! Shekh Sajan obeyed the order and brought it. It was given away in the name of God (as alms). He (Shekh Sajan) began to mutter: "0 Guru, Guru!" and relied on the name. — Say: vah Guru!

Then he went on from thence on the road and came to PauTpath. In Punipath was a Pir, named Shekh Saraf; his disciple was Shekh Vatihar. He had come to fiU the water-jug of that Plr with water. The Baba and Mardana were both seated further on. When he came, he saluted them and said: "Peace be to thee, 0 Darvesh! " Guru Xanak replied: "To thee be peace, 0 hand-servant of the Pir!" Shekh Yatihar became astonished and said: "Till this d:iy no one has answered my salutation. But let it be so, I will go and infonn my Pir of it." He came and said: " 0 Pir, health! having heard the voice of a Darvesh I have become astonished." The Pir replied: "Tell, that I may see, what sort of a man he is." Then Shekh Vatihar said: "May the Pir live in health! I had gone to fill the jug: he was sitting in front (of me), iu going I saluted him and said: ' Peace be to thee, 0 Darvesh! ' Then he replied: ' To thee be peace, 0 hand-servant of the Pir!'" The Pir said: "Son, who said to thee, 'to thee be peace,' his sight has been seen (by me). Show me, where that man was seen (by thee)." Then Shekh Saraf having taken his

' See Rag Suhl, Sabd 3, Mali. I. ' The property of the murdered persons.

disciple Vatihar with him, came to Guru Nanak and said [there follow a number of questions on the part of the Shekh, to which Nanak answers in long verses]. The Shekh kissed his hands and feet and went to his house. The Baba and Mardana continued their wanderings and they came thus to Dilli.

At that time Sultan Ibrahim Beg was King of Dllli.' Having come there he remained there during tlie night. Among the elephant-drivers much service was rendered to him (Nanak). At that time there had fallen down dead an elephant. The people were heating their breasts (in token of grief) and weeping. The Baba asked: "Why are you weeping?" They answered: "We are weeping for an elephant." The Baba said: "Whose was the elephant?" The elephant-driver replied: "It was the elephant of the King, it belonged to the one God." ^ The Baba said then: "Why do youthen weep?" They answered: "Sir, it was our livelihood." The Baba replied: "Take up another occupation!" They said: "Our work had been prosperous, our family was happy and had its sustenance (from it)." The Baba showed then compassion and said: "This elephant lives, don't be weeping!" They said: "Sir, how shall the dead one live?" The Baba said: " Go and move your hands upon its face, say: ' vah Guru! ' " They obeyed his order and moved their hands (upon its face). Then the elephant rose and stood. This matter was reported to the King. Sultan Ibrahim Beg sent for the elephant. Having mounted he came to see it, having come he sat down and said: "0 Darvesh, hast thou vivified this elephant?" The Baba replied: "The destroyer and vivifier is God, and the prayer of the Faqirs is for the mercy of God." The King said again: "Kill it and show it!" Then the Baba uttered this Slok: