The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 268

(1). I sacrifice myself to the sight of the Guru. Continually muttering the name of the true Giu'u I live.

Pause. 0 Supreme Brahm, 0 perfect Gur-dC-v! Bestow mercy (on me), (that) I may apply myself to thy service.

' vr?^ V^. the perfect degree = final emancipation.

276 RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD LXXI.-LXXIII. (CXLI.-CXLIII.)

(2). The lotus-feet (of Hari) I put in (my) heart and breast.

(My) heart, body and wealth are the Guru's, who is sustaining (my) life.

(3). (His) life becomes fruitful and approved of:

"Who considers the Guru, the Supreme Brahm (as being) near.

(4). The dust of the saints is obtained by the very fortunate.

Nanak (says): by meeting with the Guru devout meditation on Hari is made.

(1). He does wicked works and shows (outwardly) other ones (;.«. good ones). (But) at the threshold of Eam the thief is bound.

Pause. "^"ho utters: Earn! he is a devotee of Earn.'

In water, earth and on the surface of the earth the One is contained. (2). In his heart is poison, (but) with his mouth he utters nectar. In the city of Tama he is bound and struck in his face. (3). Within the screen (= secretly) he practises many passions. (But) in a moment he will become manifest in the world. (4). Who inwardly is delighted with the true name: To him, (says) Nanak, the ordainer (of all things) is merciful.

(1). The colour of Earn never goes off (from him): "Whom the perfect Guru instructs.

The mind that is steeped in the colour of Hari is true.

The Spirit, the ordainer (of all things), is filling in the red colour.

(2). "Who, sitting in the society of the saints, sings his excellences:

(3). Without remembering Hari no happiness is obtained.

All the other relishes of the Maya are insipid.

(4). Those, who were colom-ed by the Guru, became happy.

Nanak says: (to whom) the Guru became compassionate.

(1). By remembering the Lord sins flee away, Happiness, tranquiOity and joy settle (in the heart).

Fame. The people of Earn have faith in Eam. By muttering the name all anxiety is done away.

' Tf*rr5^ CST'TT^). •'' devotee of Ram, utterhig continually: Ram, Ram! They are now knonn fo their impure practices.

RAG GAURI, MAIL V., SABD LXXIV.— LXXVI. (CXLIV.— CXLVI.) 277

(2). In the society of the pious there is no fear nor doubtfulness.'

The praises of Gopal are sung day and night.

(3). The fetters are broken by the Lord out of mercy.

The protection of the lotus-foot is given to them.

(4). Nanak says: in their mind clear apprehension (of truth) is made.