The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 250

By a former destiny, written from the beginning, it is obtained.

(4). In Savan rain (falls), with nectar the world is overspread, 0 dear!

My mind has raised a cry (like a peacock), the word (of the Gui-u) is obtained in (my) mouth.

The nectar of Hari has rained, Hari, the king, is obtained, 0 dear!

Humble Nanak is steeped in the love (of Hari).'

(1). Come, 0 friend, 0 dear lady, we will utter the praises (of Hari)!

Joining the pious people, we will enjoy pleasures and amusements, 0 dear!

By the Guru the lamp of spiritual knowledge is always kindled in the mind, 0 deai-!

Bowing and bowing (we are) united with the pleased Hari, 0 dear!

(2). In my mind and body love has sprung up to Hari, the beloved, 0 dear!

May he join me with (my) friend, the true Guru, the mediator, 0 dear!

I give my heart to the saints, who join to me my Lord, 0 dear!

I sacrifice myself always to the gratuitous service of Hari, O dear!

(3). Dwell, 0 my beloved, dwell, 0 my GSvind, 0 Hari, bestowing mercy (on me) dwcU (in my) mind, 0 Lord!

The fruit, desired by my mind, is obtained, 0 my Govind, having seen the perfect Guru I am de- lighted, 0 Lord!

The name of Hari is obtained, (I am) a happy married woman, 0 my Govind, daily (there is) joy and merriment, 0 Lord!

Hari is obtained by (me) the very fortunate one, 0 my G5vind, continually getting gain I am happy in (my) mind, 0 Lord!

(4). Hari himself produces, Hari himself sees, Hari himself applies to the work, 0 dear!

Some eat, there is no deficiency of the gifts (of Hari), some get (only) a handful, 0 dear!

Some are kings and sit on a throne being always comfortable, some must beg alms, 0 dear!

In aU only (thy) word is current, 0 my Govind; humble Nanak meditates on (thy) name, 0 Lord!

244 EAG GAURI, MAH. IV., SABD XXIX. XXX. (LXVII. LXVIII.)

(1). In my mind, in my mind, 0 my Govind, in my mind I am imbued witli love to Hari, 0 dear!

Hai'i, (my) joy (= husband) is not perceived as being near, O my Govind, the perfect Guru causes the inapprehensible one to be apprehended, 0 dear!

(When) the name of Hari, Hari is made manifest, 0 my Govind, aU the pains of poverty go off, 0 dear!

The step of Hari, which is the highest, is obtained, 0 my Govind, the very fortunate one is absorbed in the name, 0 dear!

(2). With (her) eyes, 0 my beloved, with (her) eyes, 0 my Govind, by whom is Hari, the Lord, seen with (her) eyes, 0 dear?

My heart and body are very sad,' 0 my Govind, without Hari, the woman is withering away, 0 dear!

Joining the pious people, 0 my Govind, my Lord Hari, my sweetheart and companion was obtained (by me), 0 dear!

Hari, the life of the universe, has come and joined me, 0 my G5vind, the night is spent by me (now) in happiness, 0 dear!