The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 452

Nanak says: hear, 0 Bharthari,* (he is) a Jogi, (whose) thoughts are continually directed on the Supreme Brahm.

(1). Make divine knowledge the molasses, meditation the flowers of the Dhava-tree, good actions the bark of the Kikar-tree and put (them into it)!

The world the distilling pot, love the plastering! from this juice nectar is caused to ooze out.

Pause. 0 brother, (who) is drunk in (his) mind (and) drinks the juice of the name, he is easily absorbed in love.

' f*l«gAd|'3t, the city of Shiva = Benares.

^ ftj^f^, astics rubbed on the body by devotees. The sense is: whatever exists, I consider as ashes. ^ TH^lftf xf^ »K3\3'> literally: (my) ascetic way of life is facing the Guru.

* Bharthari is the name of a Jog-I, with whom NSnak is said to have had a discussion. (See Janam- Sakhi, Lahore edition, S.akhi 44.)

EAG ASA; MAH. I., SABD XXXIX.; MAH. III., I. (XL.) 509

Day and night devout meditation (with) love is made (and) entertained, the unbeaten sound is laid hold of (by him).

(2). A full and true cup he makes easily drink him, on whom he bestows a glance.

"Who is a dealer in nectar, what should he entertain love for mean liquor?

(3). The discourse of the Guru is a nectar-speech, who drinks it becomes acceptable.

(Who is) very fond of the sight of the gate (of God), he becomes emancipated, what shall he do in paradise?

(4). Who is fond of (his) praises, is always indifferent to the world, he does not lose his life in gambling.

Nanak says: hear, 0 Bharthari I the Jogi is intoxicated by a stream of nectar!

(1). Khorasan rendered assistance (and) Hindustan was frightened.'

I myself do not blame (thee), 0 creator, who hast made the ilugal the angel of death and raised him.

Such a great slaughter took place, no compassion was shown to the weeping ones.

I'ause. 0 creator, thou art the same to all.

If the powerful one kills the powerful, no anger arises in (my) mind.

(2). If the powerful lion falls on a herd of cattle and kills (them), this is the bravery of the Lord. Having spoiled the jewel they were destroyed; no one takes any notice of dead dogs. Thou thyself joinest and separatest, thou thyself seest thy own greatness. (3). If one assumes a great name and enjoys (all) pleasures, he likes in (his) mind: — A worm comes into the sight of the Lord (and) as many ' as pick up grains — He having died repeatedly lives (= is bom again); then he will get something, (says) Nanak, (if) he praise the name.

(I). The very fortunate one obtains a sight ^ of Hari

(But) the system of the Guru is profound and boundless.

Fause. By the system of the Guru emancipation and salvation are brought about. That True one himself dwells in the mind (of the disciple). (2). By the doctrine' of the Guru the world is saved, If one bestow affectionate love (on it).

' This refers to the sack and destruction of Sayyid-pur by Babar. ' Supply: birds.

<d*IA, sight, is here = knowledge, clear insight. ' <6*1A might here also be translated by: " sight of the Guru."'

510 RAG ASA; MAH. III., SABD II. III. (XLI. XLII.)

Affectionate love some rare one bestows (on it).

By the doctrine of the Guru happiness is always produced.

(3). In the doctrine of the Guru is the gate of salvation.