The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 171

Given to egotism many^ ])eople depart, having practised vices they regret it (afterwards).

(3). Who knows his order, he praises the excellences of Hari.

By the work of the Guru he meditates on the name.

At the gate (of Hari) account (is taken) from all, he is let oif, who is shining by tlie true name.

(4). The self-willed one goes astray and gets no place (with Hari).

Being bound he is struck in his face at the gate of Yama.

Without the name no one is a companion with (him); the emancipated ones are meditating on the name.

(5). To the false Sdkat the True one is not pleasing.

The written destiny no one effaces; the disciple he {i.e. Hari) causes to be emancipated.

(6). In her father's house her beloved was not known (by her).

Separated (from him) by falsehood she weeps with sighs.

Wretched (robbed) by vices she does not obtain the palace (of Hari); forgiveness for vices must be procured by virtues.

(7). By whom in her father's house the beloved is known:

' Tm%='1"^T^< he prepares, he accomplishes the disciples by uniting them to himself, by final emanci- pation.

^ *iyr<i flTJT^t^Jin might also be translated: by the word I am shining, lustrous. ' llf^H^, supply flJjFf3-

RAG MA.III. MAn. III.. ASTPAn. I. (II.) 153

That (female) disciple understands (the truth), on the true Being (Deity) she reflects.

Her coming and going are brought to a stop, she is absorbed in the true name.

(8). The disciple comprehends (him, who) is called inexpressible.

To the true one the true Lord is pleasing.

Nanak says a true word: who is united with the True one, he sings his praises.

(1). (Whose) destiny it is, (him) the true Guru unites (with Hari).

He applies his mind to the service (of Hari), to the remembrance (of the name of Hari), and to the word (of the Guru).

Having continually destroyed his egotism, comfort is obtained (by him), the infatuation of the Maya has ceased.' ■

I am devoted. Lord, I am devoted, I am a sacrifice (to them, who are) devoted to the true Guru.

By the doctrine of the Guru light has been made (in their) heart, day by day (they are) singing the praises of Hari.

(2). If he search (his) body and heart, then he obtains the name.

He keeps back busy stirring- and checks it.

Day by day he sings the word of the Guru, easily he is making adoration (to Hari).

(3). Within this body is an incalculable thing.