The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 320

(1). First they left their dwelling in the womb. (Then) they were connected with son, wife and family.

' The five men arp: 5TH. ef^i 553> *nT, ^vjoj VS, personified liere.

■ dCV^C^tV Id- 'be jingling sound, which is said to be produced in tlie dasva duar (or tenth g'ate) by deep meditation, and which is taken as a sign of the indwelling of the Supreme.

342 RAG GAURI, MAH. V., ASTPAD. Y. (XXXIV)

(They eat) food of many kinds (and put on) many clothes. At last they will depart helpless.

"What is the place, that never gives way?

What is the word, by means of which folly is taken away?

(2). In the city of Indra one must die at last.

In the city of Brahma there is no eternal dwelling.

In the city of Shiva death will take place.

(In whom) the three qualities are contained, he dies and becomes a goblin.

(3). Mountains, trees, earth, sky and stars.

The Shastras, the Smrili and the Vedas will pass away.

Eosary, frontal mark, purification, pure burnt-offerings. -

Dhoti, prostration, the eating of consecrated food.^

Cattle, birds, creatures (produced from) many wombs.

The whole expanse (of the universe), (that) is seen spread out.

(6). By praise and devotion easily the knowledge of the truth (is obtained).

Perpetual joy and the true, immovable place.

There the society of the pious delights in the excellences (of Hari).

(Where) the city of the fearless (Hari) is, there it always dwells.

(7). There is no fear, error, grief nor anxiety.

Coming and going and death take not place.

There is always joy in (his) inviolate court.

The devotees dwell (there) by the support of praising (Hari).*

(8). The supreme Brahm has no end nor limit.

(He gets) the immovable place and crosses in the society of the pious.

(1). Who destroys this (duality), he is a hero. Who destroys this, he is perfect. Who destroys this, he gets greatness. Who destroys this, his pain goes off.

' y J^ (Saiisk. '3fT) cannot here signify (as usually): a religious observance, but must mean: a law, a fixed rule. Tlie rules and changes of day and night.

^ X[*II-^<S 33T, thus the words must be divided; ITm^J^ 's the Format. Plur. of \£JTT7. food, etc., presented to an idol or holy person, to be eaten, thus honoured or blessed, by the worshippers or disciples.