The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 501

(5). Having pulled down he raises up, by (his) order it is absorbed.

By (his) order that exists, which pleases him.

Without the Guru no one obtains the Perfect one.

(6). In young and old — there is no mindfulness in man.

Without the name what will he get at the end?

(7). From whom food and wealth come, he is not easily known.

He (=man) is led astray by eiTor and repents afterwards.

On bis neck is a noose, he is completely mad.

(8). When I saw the world drowning, I fled in terror.

Who are preserved by the true Guru, they are very fortunate.

(1). They sing (sacred) songs, (but) in (their) mind is iniquit)-.

They recite Rags and are called learned.'

Without the name there is falsehood and iniquity in (their) mind.

"Whither dost thou go, 0 mind? remain in (thy) house!

The disciple is satiated by the name of Ram; seeking about thou wilt easily find Hari.

(2). Lust, wrath and spii'itual delusion are in the mind (and) body.

How shall the mind become tranquil without the name of Ram?

(3). Who is bathing in the heart, he knows the True one.

The disciple knows the state of his heart.

AVithout the true word (of the Guru) he does not become acquainted with the palace (of Hari).

(4). Into the Formless one the forms are re-absorbed.

Who abides in him, who is free from parts and perfectly true:

That man i.s not subject (any more) to regeneration.

(5). Where the name is found, thither I go.

I am fond of the name and sing the excellences of Hari.

(6). By the service of the Guru I know my own self.

The comfort-giving nectar-name dwells (in me).

Daily (I am) attached to the word (of the Guru) and the name.

(7). (If) my Lord applies one (to himself), then he is applied.

He destroys (his) egotism by means of the word (of the Guru) and wakes.