The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 366

(3). Many crores of Siddhas, ascetics and J5gTs.

Many crores of Rajas, (who) are given to enjoyments.

Many crores of birds and snakes were created (by him).

Many crores of stones and trees were produced.

Many crores of countries, lands and regions.

Many crores of Devas, Dunavas, and umbreUa-bearing Indras.

Nanak (says): whomsoever he pleases, him he saves.

(4). Many crores of Rajasa, Tamasa and Satvika qualities.

Many crores of Vedas, Piiranas, Smritis and Shastras.

Many crores of gems (and) oceans were made.

Many crores of living beings of various kinds.

Many crores of long-living (beings) were made.

Many crores of gems- and kinds of gold were made.

Many crores of Takshasas, Kinnaras and fiends.

Many crores of goblins, sprites, hogs and deer.

Nanak (says): (though) omnipresent he remains distinct himself.

(5). (There are) many crores of inhabitants of the nether-regions.

Many crores of inhabitants in hell and heaven.

Many crores toil along and are wearied out.

Many crores are anxious for (acquiring) wealth.

Nanak (says): everything is in the hand of the Lord.

They devoutly meditate on the name of Ram.

They obtain in their own heart the Supreme Brahm.

Many crores are thirsting for the sight of the Lord.

' Wf^ST = Sansk. '^f*!'^, skilful, knowhig.

' f3T3^*lB> properly the large middle gem of a necklace, in which both ends meet.

Many crores desii-e the society of the saints.

To them the colour of the Supreme Brahm is applied.

To whom he himself has become very propitious:

Those people are always blessed, blessed, (says) Nanak.