The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 309

The highest step is obtained (by him) by worshipping the feet of the Guru.

His mind is reconciled with his mind, egotism (= duality) and error have ceased."

By the praise of Hari the saints and devotees are saved.

The Lord is obtained by us, wc do not seek another.

(8). The invisible one is shown in (his) true palace by the Guru.

(His) palace is immovable and not overshadowed by the Maya.

(9). In whose heart that True one dwells:

Nanak (says): by the true name his filth is done away.

Gaun; mahalu I. XVI. (1). Whose mind is occupied with the delightful name: ' His interview (with Hari) is made so as to whisper into his ears.'

Pause. If thou dost not mutter Ram, (it will be) thy misfortune. Ram, our Lord, is a donor for ages and ages.

(2). Who, according to the instruction of the Guru, mutters Ram, is a perfect man. In that one's body sounds the musical instrument without being beaten. (3). The people, who are devoted to Ram and attached to Hari: They are mercifully preserved by the Lord. (4). In whose heart that Hari, Hari is: Touching their sight happiness is obtained. (5). In all living creatures the One sports. The conceited self-willed man wanders again about in wombs. (6). He comprehends (the truth), who obtains the true Guru.

(Who) destroys (his) egotism by means of the word of the Guru, obtains (him, i.e. Hari). (7). How shall one know the connexion of what is below and above? The disciple gets (this) connexion (and) his mind is reconciled. (8). May on me, the sinner and vicious man, favour be bestowed! 0 Lord, be merciful to me, that Nanak may cross (the water of existence)!

GAURI BAIRAGANI; MAHALA I. Om! by the favour of the true Guru! XVII. (1). As the cowherd keeps (his) kine, taking care of them. (That) day and night he cherishes and protects them, (is) a stream of happiness to himself.

' Most MSS. read: "SXf^ TTrfH. ("ith) the delightful name; one MS. reads: ^T^T TJltH. "'th the name of Ram.

* "©VTTfUi P-P- cory. of ■@\n?\f^T (Sansk. '^Tl + Wl), to whisper into one's ears, a sign of intimate familiarity. Tiie Sikh Grantliis e.vplain '@"UTTf\f l)y: Itaving approached, wliich is against the etymology and a mere guess.

(So) here and there keep (me), 0 thou compassionate to the poor!

"Who flees to thy asylum, is favourably looked upon (by thee).

(2). "VMierever I see, there thou ai't sporting; keep (me), 0 protector!

Thou art giving and (at the same time) enjoying, thou, even thou art the support of life.

(3). The lot falls downwards and upwards without reflection on divine knowledge.'

Without praising the Lord of the universe darkness is not passing away.

(4). "We have seen, that the world is perishing by covetousness and selfishness.

By serving the Guru the Lord is obtained and the true gate of final emancipation.

(5). In (whose) own house is the palace of the infinite (Supreme), he (becomes) infinite (himself).

"Without the word (of the Guru) no one (is) firm;^ (who) comprehends (it), (obtains) happiness.

(6). "What has he brought, what does he take away, (when) the net of death ensnares (him)?

(Like) a bucket, that is tightly bound to a rope, (he is) (now) in the sky (=ia heaven) (now) in the region below.

(7). (If) by reason of the instruotion of the Guru the name be not forgotten, honour is easily obtained.

In (whose) heart is the treasure of the name, his own seK (= individuality) is done away, being united (with Hari).

(8). (On whom) the Lord bestows a favourable look, he is absorbed in the repository of (all) virtues.^