The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 496

(Like) water in the atmosphere he is absorbed in the Insentient (Supreme).

Stirring the juice of truth he gets the great juice (of nectar).

(2). Yows of truth and religious observances do not afflict death.'

By means of the word of the true Guru (one) consumes his wrath.

By dwelling in the tenth gate he applies profound meditation.

By the touch of the philosopher's stone he obtains the highest step.

(3). For the sake of the happiness - of (his) mind he churns truth.

In a brimful pond he does not wash off his dirt.

As he is, to whom he is attached, such be becomes.

"What the creator himself does, that takes place.

(4). The cool snow of the Guru extinguishes the fire (of passions).

(His) service increases intelligence and (superhuman) power.

Bestowing^ (his) sight he comes easily to (one's) house,

(And) makes (one) utter the pure word (and) sound.

(5). Within (the heart) is divine knowledge (and) the essence of the great juice ( = nectar).

Reflecting on the Guru (is equal to) bathing at a Tirtha.

Within is the place of worship of the enemy of Mura.

The Luminous one is mingling light (with himself).

(6). (Their) mind is delighted in the love of the One.

They act (according to) the pleasure of the Lord.

(7). It is produced in water and is far from the water.*

Near to whom, far from whom shall I call (him) '?

I sing the depository of (all) excellences, seeing (him) in (my) presence.

(8). Inside and outside there is none other.

Hear, 0 Bharthari,* Nanak expresses (this) thought:

i.e. are uot able to remove death. ^ JTH is here very likely = ^Ttf. happiness. ' 'WrfU is here part, past eouj. from »KTUOT = Sansk. '^UTir, to liestow.

adt(f^, name of a Jogi, witli «hom Naiiak is said to have liad difierent discussions.

(1). All mutterings, all austerities, all cleverness (are of no use). (He) wanders about in the desert, no way is found. "Without comprehending (the truth) no one is accepted. On a head destitute of the name (there are) dark spots.

True is the Lord, the world is subject to destruction.

(That) man is emancipated, (who is) a disciple (and) slave (of the Guru).