The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 481

Pause. A raw jug, in (which) there is water, Being proud of that very (water) tumbles down. (2). He became fearless, he became free from all restraint. The creator, (who is) with (him), did not come into (his) mind. Armies were assembled, preparation (for war) was made. (When) the breath left (him), he became ashes. (3). High (were) his mansions and palaces and (many) his queens. Heart-pleasing elephants and horses were collected (by him). Great (was) the retinue of (his) sons and daughters. By spiritual blindness he was consumed and the blind one died. (4). By whom it is produced, by him it is destroyed. Pleasures and enjoyments are like a dream. He is emancipated, he has dominion and wealth, To whom the Lord is merciful, (says) the slave Nanak.

(1). (When) with this one {i.e. the Maya) close friendship is made: It increases still more, when union is brought about. When she has clung to (one's) neck, she no more lets go. Who clings to the feet of the true Guru, he is set free.

Pause. She, who is fascinating the world, we have discarded.

He, who is without qualities, was obtained and we congratulated (ourselves). (2). Such a beautiful one fascinates the mind. On the road, pass, house and in every wood she looks out. To mind and body she clings becoming sweet (to them). By the favour of the Guru I saw, that she is false. (3). Her forerunners are great cheats. She leaves neither father nor mother. Her own associates are bound by her. By the favour of the Guru I overcame all. (4). Xow joy has sprung up in my mind. Fear has ceased, all frauds are broken.

552 RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD LXXXVIII. LXXXIX. (CLV. CLVI.)

Nanak says: when the true Guru was obtained (by me): My whole house was set up comfortably.

(1). (All) the eight watches they consider (him as being) near (them). The doing of the Lord is sweet to them. The One name is the support of the saints. They are always the ashes of the feet of all.

Hear the manner of life of the saints, 0 brother!

(Their) rest is the praising of the joyful (Supreme).

(They) do not know any other besides theii- own Lord.

(3). Crores and crores of sins they are cutting off.

They are remoA-ing pain and bestowing life.

They are heroes and champions, true to their promise.

The helpless Lakshm! ( = Maya) is deceived by the saints.

(4). Their society desire the Suras and Dcvas,

(Whose) sight is efficacious, whose service is fruitful.

Having joined the hands Nanak makes (this) supplication:

" May to me the service of the saints be given by the depository of (all) excellences! "

(1). All comforts (are contained) in muttering the One name. All duties (are done) by singing the excellences of Hari. Very pure is the society of the pious. With whom they fall in, in him love to the Lord springs up.

By the favour of the Guru he obtains joy.

In whose mind light is produced by remembering (Hari), the greatness of his salvation cannot be told. (2). Vows, religious observances, ablutions and worship (are performed) by him. The Vedas, Puranas and the Srariti are heard by him. Whose place is the very pure and spotless Society of the saints, where the name of Hari, Hari is. (3). That man is manifest in all the world,

(Who is) the dust of the feet of them, who are purifying the sinners. With whom Hari, Hari the king has met: The greatness of his salvation cannot be told. (4). Joining (my) hands I will meditate the eight watches,.(That) I may obtain the sight of those pious ones. Join me, the poor one, (with them)! Nanak has come and fallen on (thy) asylum.

RAG ASA; IIAH. V., SABD XC— XCII. (CLVII.— CLIX.) 553

(1). (Who is) bathing the eight watches in (holy) water: To this wise one fruition always accrues. He does not give wp any one to no purpose. Again and again we wiU cling to his feet!

Pause. The Shaligram is our object of service. Worship, adoration and obeisance (we render to) the god. (2). Whose bell is heard in the four comers (of the earth); Whose dwelling is always in paradise; Whose fly-flapper is swinging above all: His incense is always rising.

(3). Whose covered box is in every creature, 0 dear 1 (Who) is unintermittingly with all pious people. Arti and praise (is offered to this) ever rejoicing one. (His) greatness is beautiful and always endless. (4). To whom it is allotted, he will obtain it. That one has come to the asylum of the feet of the saints. Into (his) hand has come the ShaUgram of Hari. Nanak says: by the Guru (this) gift is given (to him).

(1). On which road the female water-carrier is robbed: That road is far from the saints.

Pause. By the true, perfect Guru the true (road) is told (them).

In the lane ' of thy name they are emancipated, the road of Tama remains far (from them). (2). On which landing-place (there is) the greediness of the collector of customs: That road remains far from (thy) people. (3). In which whirlpool- many crowded caravans are: (There) the pious are with the Supreme Brahm. (4). The recording angels are writing the account of all. (But) on the devotees they do not cast a glance. (5). Nanak says: who has the true, perfect Guru: In his (house) the musical instruments sound without being beaten.

(1). In the society of the saints the name is taught, (Which) is fulfilling all desires and wishes. Thirst is quenched, by the praise of Hari (I am) satiated. Continually muttering the bow-holder I live.