The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 319

Muttering whom (thou) art approved of at the threshold of Hari. (4). Muttering whom crores of sins are effaced. Muttering whom union (with) Hari is effected.' Muttering whom the mind becomes cool (sedate). Muttering whom (thou) gettest rid of all filth. (5). Muttering whom the gem of Hari is obtained. Him he does not give up again, who becomes familiar with Hari. Muttering whom some residences in paradise (are obtained). Muttering whom (one) naturally dwells in happiness. (6). Muttering whom this fire does not affect (thee). Muttering whom this death is not overpowering (thee). Muttering wliom thy forehead (becomes) spotless. Muttering whom all paiu is taken off. (7). Muttering whom no difficulty is brought (on thee). Muttering whom (thou) hearest the unbeaten sound.

Muttering whom (thou hearest) this pure report (that takes place in the tenth gate). Muttering whom the lotus becomes straight. (8). By the Guru a favourable look is cast on every one: Into whose heart Hari gives the mantra (= the name). Uniatermitting praise (of Hari) is made his food by him: Who lias the true, perfect Guru, says Nanak.

' fJJV( cannot here lie an adjective (pious, W[^), but must be taken = TTttW (=^f''ir), ""ion, thongh this form is not any longer in use in Hindi.

RAG GAFRI, MAH. V., ASTPAD. III. IV. (XXXII. XXXIII.) 34:1

(1). "Who keeps the Tvord of the Guru in his heart: He gives up the society with the five men.' Who subjects and keeps down the ten senses: In his heart light springs up.

On whom the mercy and kindness of that Lord is.

(2). In whose (mind) friend and enemy is the same:

Whatever his speaking is, it is (all) of divine knowledge.

Whatever his hearing, it is (all) (hearing) the name.

Whatever his looking, it is (all) meditation.

(3). Naturally he is waking, naturally he sleeps.

Xaturally indifference (to the world), naturally laughing (is brought about).

Naturally silence, naturally recital (of the name).

Naturally fellowship with the pious takes place.

Naturally the supreme, unrestrained Brahm is met with.

(5). Naturally (he dwells) in (his) house, naturally he is indifferent to worldly cares.

Naturally the duality of (his) body is destroyed.

In whose mind joy has naturally sprung up:

With him the supreme bliss (= Supreme Being) has fallen in.

(6). Naturally the nectar of the name is drunk.

Naturally the soul is made a present (to him).

Whose spirit is naturally delighted in the tale (about Hari):

With him the imperishable one is dwelling.

(7). Naturally he is sitting and firmly fixed.

Naturally the unbeaten sound is sounded (by him).

(To whom) the jingling sound naturally is pleasing:-

In his house the supreme Brahm is contained.

(8). To whom (this) destiny has accrued naturally:

(With him) has naturally fallen in the truly pious Guru.

Who has obtained tranquillity of mind, he knows it.