The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 352

(Though) one constrain much this (human) spirit:

(Though) he wash it with water, (there is) much immorality in the body.

The heart, (in which is) the greatness of the name of Hari, is exalted.

By the name very many sinners are saved, (says) Nanak.

(4). (In spite of) much cunning the fear of Yama enters (man).

Though making many efforts, (his) thirst is not quenched.

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Br many (faqir's)-garbs the (inward) fire is not extinguished.

By crores of shifts he does not become acceptable at the threshold (of Hari).

He is not emancipated (and goes) upwards and downwards.

By reason of his spiritual blindness he enters the net of the Maya.

On all other actions (falls) the punishment of Tama.

"Without adoring Govind (he does not obtain) a bit of honour.

"Who is muttering the name of Hari, his pain departs with natural ease, says Nanak.

(5). If one desires the four objects (of human life):

He should stick to the service of the pious people.

He should always sing the name of Hari in his heart.

He should give up his egotism in the society of the pious.

He should fall on the asylum of the pious people.

"Who has a thirst for the sight of the Lord:

"Whose egotism is eradicated in the society of the saints.

He, lessening and lessening, knows the name of Hari, Hari.

By whom his wicked mind is eradicated from himself:

He looks on the whole creation as a friend.

"Who regards pleasure and pain as the same:

He has nothing to do with sinful (or) meritorious actions, (says) Xanak.

To the honourless thou, 0 Lord, art honour.

Thou art the inward governor of all bodies.

Thou, 0 Lord, art thyself enamoured with thyself.

(8). Among all religious practices (this is) the best practice.