The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 497

(2). The world is bound by spiritual illusion and by much longing.

By the instruction of the Guru some (become) indiiferent (to the world).

In (whose) heart the lotus of the name is opened:

(3). The world is overcome by women, by the love of fascinating women.

Clinging to son and wife it forgets the name.

Life is wasted to no purpose, the play is lost.

By serving the true Guru (one's) work is accomplished.

(4). Outside he utters egotism and makes (others) enter it.

Inside he is emancipated and never implicates himself.

The infatuation (caused by) the Maya he consumes by the word of the Gui'u.

He always meditates in his heart on the pure name.

(5). (Who) keeps and checks (his) running (mind):

(Him) he {i.e. the Guru) unites with the society of the disciples (according to his) destiny.

"Without the Guru he is led astray, he comes and goes.

(On whom) he (the Guru) bestows a favourable look, (him) he unites to close connexion (with himself).

(6). (If) I speak of the beautiful (Supreme), he cannot be described.

If I relate the Inexpressible, I cannot get any estimate of him.

All pain is thine, (all) happiness (is allotted according to thy) will.

(7). A musical instrument without a hand, beating time in music without a foot.'

If he comprehend the word (of the Guru), then he is truly exalted.

In (whose) heart is the True one, he has all happiness.

(On whom) he casts a favourable look, (him) the preserver preserves.

(8). The three worlds are known (to him), (who) clears away bis own self.

(Who) comprehends the word (of the Guru), he is absorbed in the True one.

("Who) with one continual devotion reflects on the word (of the Guru):

Blessed is (that) mindful man, (says) Nanak.

(1). The destinies are innumerable; write (them severally and) mind (them)!

Praise the heart-pleasing True one with attention!

Heading continually the stories (about him) keep (them) in mind! -

The destinies are innumerable, he who is free fi-om destiny,^ is boundless.