The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 277

They are firmly established and located on a seat of enjoyment.

By the favour of the Guru they are dwelling in comfort.

(1). Crores of immersions and ablutions are made. Lakhs, Arbs and Kharbs of gifts are given (by him): In whose mind the name of Hari dwells.'

All are purified by singing the excellences of Gopal.

(Their) sins are blotted out in the asylum of the compassionate pious people.

Many gains and desires are obtained (by him):

(Who) with (his) tongue praises the name of Hari, Hari.

(3). The Smriti, Shastras, and Yedas declare it,

(That) he knows devotion, divine knowledge, perfection, and comfort:

Whose mind, by muttering the name, is reconciled with the Lord.

(4). Of unfathomable wisdom is Hari, unattainable and boundless.

On Nanak, who is muttering the name, (who) reflects on the name in (his) heart,

(1). Remembering, remembering and remembering (the name) comfort was obtained (by me). The Iptus-fcet (of Hari) are fixed in (my) heart by the Guru.

Pause. Guru Govind, the perfect Supreme Brahm: Adoring him my mind (became) sedate. (2). Daily I mutter the name of the Guru, the Guru. Thereby all my affairs were accomplished. (3). Having seen (his) sight (my) mind became refreshed. The blemishes of the different births were wiped away. (4). Nanak says: of what should one be afraid, 0 brother! The honour of his own servant he causes to be preserved.

He ckcrishes him always like father and mother.

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EAG GAURI, UAH. T., SABD CXYV.—CXXl. (CLXXXIX.—CLXXXVl.) 291

In the asylum of the Lord every one is saved.

He causes (every) work to be done, he is omnipresent and true.

(2). I>'ow the creator dwells in (my) heart.

Fear is extinct, (my) soul (enjoys) the pith of happiness.

(3). In mercy his own people are protected.

The blemishes of the births are taken away.

(4). The greatness of the Lord cannot be told.

Nanak, his slave, is always in his asylum.

From him no one goes away ' disappointed.

(1). "Whatever the servant of Hari thinks of, 0 mother!

That the creator himself causes to be done.

(2). The honour of the revUer is destroyed by the Lord.

Nanak (says): I will sing the praises of the fearless Hari!