1 The sense is: he becomes a beggar suddenly, as in a dream.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD III. IV. (LXXIII. LXXIV.)
- Pause.
Whom the merciful Ram himself protects: To him none other can come near* (2). In all exists the One infinite.
Sleep thou therefore in comfort and be without care! He knows everything that is happening.
(3). The fleshly-minded die, who have another thirst (than that after Hari).
In many wombs they wander about, (as) it was written from the beginning by destiny. What they sow, such things they will eat.1 (4). Having seen (his) sight happiness has sprung up in my mind. All has come into my sight as manifestation of Brahm.
Humble Nanak has a full desire after Hari.
Gaurl guarerl; mahald V.
III. LXXIII.
(1). In some births thou didst become a worm (and) moth. In some births an elephant, fish (and) deer.
In some births (thou) didst become a bird (and) snake. In some births a horse and an ox, that is yoked on.
Pause.
Be united with the Lord of the Universe, this is the time of being united (with him)! After a long time this (human) body2 was obtained (by thee).
(2). In some births (thou wast) made a rock and mountain.
In some births thou fellest off as an unripe fruit from the womb. In some births thou wast produced as a potherb.
In the eighty-four lakhs (of forms of existence) thou wast caused to wander about.
(3). A birth is (now) obtained (by thee) with the pious.
Perform worship, adore Hari, Hari, by means of the instruction of the Guru! Give up pride and false conceit!
(If) thou diest whilst living, (thou art) approved at the threshold (of Hari)., * (4). Whatever is done, that will be done by Thee. There is none other capable of doing (anything).
Then one is united (with thee), when thou unitest (him with thee). Nanak says: sing the qualities of Hari, Hari!
Gaurl guarerl; mahald V.
IV. LXXIV.
(1). In the field of works * sow the name! Thy work will be completed.4 1 "MTRT> on account of the rhyme, instead of "brrfiT- 2 Only in the human body the soul can work out its final emancipation.
4 The sense is: thou will get thereby final emancipation and become freed from the necessity of regeneration.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V, SABD V. VI. (LXXV. LXXVI.)
Thou wilt get the fruit (of thy works), the fear of Yama will be effaced: (If) thou singest continually the qualities and the praise of Hari.
Pause.
Put the name of Hari, Hari into thy breast: (And) thou wilt quickly accomplish thy work!
(2). If thou becomest attentive to thy Lord: Thou wilt obtain honour at the threshold. Give up all, all contrivance and dexterity! Cling to the feet of the pious people!
(3). In whose hand all the creatures are: He is never separated, he is with all. Give up shifts and seize his asylum!
In a moment thy release will be effected.
(4). Consider him always as (being) near! Mind the order of the Lord as true!
Blot out, by means of the word of the Guru, thy own self! Nanak (says); mutter the name of Hari, Hari!
Gauri guareri; mahala V.
y. lxxv.
(1). The word of the Guru is always imperishable.
By the word of the Guru the noose of Yama is cut asunder.
The word of the Guru is with the creatures.
By the word of the Guru they are imbued with love to Earn.
Pause.
"What is given by the Guru, that is useful to the heart. Mind that, which is done by the holy one (= Guru) as true!
(2). The word of the Guru is immovable and not to be broken. By the word of the Guru doubt is cut off and duality.
The word of the Guru does not pass away in any way.
Sing by means of the word of the Guru the qualities of Hari!
(3). The word of the Guru is with the creatures.
The word of the Guru is the friend of the friendless one.
For the sake of the word of the Guru he does not fall into hell.
By the word of the Guru (his) tongue enjoys nectar.
(4). The word of the Guru is manifest in the world. By the word of the Guru (one) sustains no loss. (To whom) he himself {i.e. Hari) is merciful: (To him), says Nanak, is the true Guru always compassionate.
Gauri guareri; mahala Y.
YI. LXXVI.
(1). Who makes a gem out of (a clod of) earth; "Who with effort preserves in the womb; Who gives lustre and greatness: On that Lord I meditate the eight watches (of the day).
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD VII. VIII. (LXXVII. LXSVIII.)
Pause.
0 my sweetheart,1 may I obtain the dust of the pious people! Joining the Guru I will meditate«on my Lord!
(2). "Who makes of a fool an eloquent man, Who makes of a stupid an intelligent man, By whose favour I obtain the nine treasures: That Lord is not forgotten from my mind.
(3). "Who gives a place to the homeless, "Who gives honour to the honourless, Who fulfils every desire: (Him) I remember day and night at (every) breath and morsel.
(4). By whose favour the rope of the Maya is cut.
By the favour of the Guru the acid poison (becomes) nectar. Nanak says: by this (man) nothing (is done).
1 praise the preserver.
Gauri gudrerl; mahala V. VII. LXXVII.
(1). In his asylum there is no fear (nor) grief. Without him nothing will happen.
I give up dexterity, force, contrivance and passions. He is preserving (the honour)2 of his servant.
Pause, Mutter, 0 my heart, with pleasure: Bam, Earn!
In the house (and) outside (of it) he is always with thee.
(2). Establish him firmly in thy mind, (And) thou wilt taste the nectar-juice, the word of the Guru.
Say, of what use are the other efforts?
He himself, bestowing his mercy, keeps (thy) honour.
(3). Say, what is man, what is his power?
All the uproar of the Maya is but false (= vain).
The Lord causes the work to be done.
He is the inward governor of all the -bodies.
(4). Of all comforts the true comfort is this: Take to heart the instruction of the Guru!
Who is given to contemplation on the name of Bam: He, says Nanak, is blessed and endowed with a great lot.
Gauri gudrerl; mahala V.
VIII. LXXVIII.
(1). By hearing the story about Hari filth is taken off. (Men) easily3 become much purified.
1 cWTrt*HT signifies also (like "^HST* to which it corresponds) "sweetheart," ".husband."
2 ^T*T *HV^ supply: WrT, honour.
3 Tftf used adverbially; " easily," " without difficulty." ^5 = Sansk. Yjf^JJ.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD IX. (LXXIX.)
By reason of a great lot (destiny) the society of the pious is obtained. Love to the Supreme Brahm springs up.
Pause.
The (pious) man, muttering the name of Hari, Hari, is saved. By the Guru he is brought over the sea of fire.
(2). By praising Hari (his) mind becomes sedate (cool). The sins of (his different) births are gone off.
The receptacle of all (things) he perceives in his mind. Now why should he go to seek (it elsewhere)?
(3). When his Lord has become merciful, The labour of the worshipper has come to an end. The fetters of (his) servant are cut By remembering, remembering, remembering the abode of (all) qualities.
(4). The One is in the mind, the One is in every spot. He abides brimful in every place.
By the perfect Guru every doubt is removed.
By remembering Hari, (says) Nanak, comfort is obtained.
Gauri guareri; mahala V. IX. LXXIX.
(1). Those who die before, repose afterwards.
Those, who are spared, they, having girded up their loins, are' standing.1 The business, to which they cling, By that duality is made firm, in that they are absorbed.
Pause.
That time (of death) does not at all come into their mind. They cling to that which passes away.
(2). By desire the body of the fool is bound. He clings to lust, wrath and love.
On his head is standing Dharm-Eai (= Yama). He eats poison considering it a sweet thing.
(3). I bind, I subdue enmity.
Who will put his foot into our ground? I am a Pandit, I am clever and knowing. Another does not comprehend the creator.
(4). His own state and mind2 he himself knows. What can one say, how can one describe (it)?
Into whatever (business or condition) he puts (a man), there he must remain, (Though) every one is asking for his own welfare.
(5). Everything is thine, thou art the creator. There is no end nor limit (of thee).
May to (thy) servant (this) gift be given: (That) Nanak may never forget (thy) name.
1 who are spared, i.e. who spare their life and do not die (by means of contemplation). Tdfi, they are standing, i.e. they are engaged in work, must work on (in contradistinction to \f$> they repose).
2 fJrf? f*lf3 is the same as J[f3 yf3, one's secret mind or thought.
EAG GAURI, MAIL V., SABD X. XI. (LXXX. LXXXI.)
Gauri guareri; mahala V. X. LXXX.
m (1). By many efforts emancipation is not brought about. (Not) by much dexterity (nor) by great force.
By reason of the pure worship of Hari Splendour and dignity1 (are obtained) at the threshold (of the Lord).
Pause.
0 my mind, seize the shelter of the name of Hari! No hot blast of wind will touch thee.
(2). As a boat (preserves) in the ocean of fear. (As) a lamp lightens up darkness.
(As by) fire the cold season, by laughing pain (is removed): (So) by muttering the name happiness is brought about in the mind.
(3). The thirst of thy mind will leave off. All thy desires will be fulfilled.
Thy mind will not vacillate, Having muttered the nectar-name, 0 dear disciple!
(4). The medicine of the name that man obtains: To whom he himself {i.e. Hari) causes it to be given out of mercy. In whose heart the name of Hari, Hari dwells: His pain and trouble flee away, (says) Nanak.
Gaurl guareri; mahala V. XI. LXXXI.
(1). By collecting much wealth (my) mind was not satiated. Having seen many forms (I was) not assured (of them).
To son and wife my soul clings.
That (wealth) will pass away, these (will be) a heap of ashes.
Pause.
Without the worship of Hari I see (them) lamenting.
Woe to the body, woe to the wealth (of those, who are) in love with the Maya!
(2). As (when) to a forced labourer money he given, (And) he be in the house of the Lord (and) that (Lord) undergo* toil. As (when) in a dream he becomes a Eaja and sits down (in state): When he opens (his) eyes, it is a vain affair.
(3). As a watchman over another's field.
The field is the Lord's (owner's), the watchman goes off. The watchman vexes himself on account of that field. Into his hem3 (—pocket) falls nothing.
(4). Whose the dominion is, even his is (also) the dream ( = the Maya).
By whom the Maya is given, by him (also) the thirst (after the Maya) is raised.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XII. XIII. (LXXXIL LXXXIIL) He himself annihilates, He himself establishes. Nanak (makes) supplication before the Lord.
Gauri guareri; mahala V. XII. LXXXIL (1). The illusive creation of many kinds and sorts was seen (by me). "With the pen wisdom was put down on the paper.
Having become a chief (and) king a (fine) house was seen (by me). (But) by (all) this my heart was not satiated.
Pause.
Show me that comfort, 0 holy man!
(By which) my thirst may be quenched and my mind satiated.1 (2). Eiding on a horse (swift like) the wind, (and) on an elephant. Perfume of sandal-wopd, a bed and a beautiful woman, The singing of actors and dancers in the arena: In (all) this my mind receives no satisfaction.
(3). The assembly (round) the throne, the festive procession of (the Raja's) sedan-chair. All fruits, beautiful gardens.
Delight in the chase, the kingly sport: (By all this) my mind is not comforted, (it is) illusion and deceit.
(4). Out of mercy the holy men told me of the True one. All comfort and joy was obtained (by me) (from) this. In the assembly of the pious the praise of Hari is sung.
Nanak (says): by him, whose lot is great, he {i.e. Hari) is obtained.
Pause.
In whose (house) is the wealth of Hari, he is happy.
By the mercy of the Lord union with the pious (is brought about).
Gaufi guareri; mahala V. XIII. LXXXIIL (1). Man thinks: this body is mine. Again and again he clings to it.2 Son, wife, household are a noose (to him). (Such men) cannot become the servants of Earn.
Pause.
What is that manner, by which one may sing the excellences of Earn? "What is that method, by which one may cross this Maya?
(2). "What is good, he considers as bad.
(If) one speak the truth, that is (to him) equal to poison.
He does not know victory and defeat.
This is the nature of the Sakat (in) the world.
(3). What is deadly poison, that the fool drinks. The nectar-name he considers as bitter.
1 f^VTT^TJ, instead of f^VUT^, for the sake of the rhyme. ^ST^cTT = SFlfZ, TT being only an alliteration.
RAG GAU1JI, MAH. V., SABD XIV. XV. (LXXXIV. LXXXV.)
He does not go near the assembly of the pious.
He wanders again about in the eighty-four lakhs (of forms of existence). (4). By one net birds are ensnared^ Glowing with youthful ardour1 he is given to sensual enjoyments of many kinds. Nanak (says): to whom he has become merciful: His nets are cut asunder by the perfect Guru.
Gauri guareri; mahala V. XIY. LXXXIV.
(1). By thy mercy the (right) way is obtained.
By the mercy of the Lord the name is meditated upon. By the mercy of the Lord the bonds are loosened. By thy mercy egotism is broken.
Pause.
(Thy) service is done, if thou appliest (oue to it). We can do nothing, 0 God!
(2). If it is pleasing to thee, then I sing (thy) praise.2 If it is pleasing to thee, then I praise the True one.
If it is pleasing to thee, then the true Guru is compassionate. All comforts, 0 Lord, (are obtained) by thy mercy.
(3). What is pleasing to thee, that is a true work. "What is pleasing to thee, that is true virtue.
The receptacle of all excellences is with thee.
Thou art the Lord, (thy) servant (is offering up) supplication (to thee).
(4). (My) mind and body become pure by love to Hari. All comforts I obtain in the society of the saints.
My mind remains attached to thy name. This is considered by Nanak as happiness.
Gauri guareri; mahala V. XV. LXXXV.
(1). As many other flavours as are tasted by thee: (By them) not for a moment (thy) thirst is quenched. If thou tastest the flavour of the juice of Hari: By tasting (it) thou becomest wonder-struck.
Pause.
0 my beloved tongue, drink nectar!
Steeped in this juice thou wilt become satiated.3 (2). 0 tongue, sing thou the excellences of Earn! Every moment meditate on Hari, Hari, Hari!
Nothing else should be heard nor should one go anywhere else.
1 df+JdHjj part, past conjunctive of 7jf*Jd*JcM > v*Ut to be glowing with youthful ardour.
2 Ttnc^ti s-f* reading from the Pnrans or singing in praise of the Deity.
RAG GAURI, MAIL. V., SABD XVI. XVII. (LXXXVI. LXXXVII.)
In the society of the pious he {i.e. Hari) is obtained by him, whose lot is great.
(3). 0 tongue, praise him all the eight watches (of the day)! The Supreme Brahm, the Lord, is unfathomable.
Here and there (thou wilt) always (be) happy.
Singing the praises of Hari (thou art) priceless, 0 tongue!
(4). The tree has sprouted, blossoms and fruits are (on) the tree. Steeped in this juice (of Hari) thou wilt not give it up again. He brings no (other) juice near his mouth: (To whom) the Guru has become an assistant, says Nanak.
Gauri gudreri; maliala V. XVI. LXXXVI.
(1). The mind is made the palace, the body the fence. "Within it is an infinite thing (=the Supreme Being). Within it the wholesale merchant is heard (saying): "Who is the retail-dealer, on whom there is reliance there?
Pause.
Some (rare) one is a trafficker with the gem of the name. "Who procures it, is feeding on nectar.
(2). Mind and body I offer up as a sacrifice, worship is made (by me).
"What is that contrivance, by means of which I may be imbued with love (to Hari)?
I fall down at (his) foot, giving up mine and thine.1 "Who is that man, who puts (me) into the traffic (of the name of Hari)?
(3). In what wise may I obtain the palace of the wholesale merchant? What is that manner of life, by reason of which he calls (one) withiu? Thou art a great wholesale merchant, who hast crores of retail-dealers. Who is that donor, who having taken (life) makes (it) enter (again)?
(4). Searching and searching about (our) own house was (at length) obtained. The true, priceless gem was (then) shown (to us): When, out of mercy, (we were) united by the wholesale merchant (with himself), By reason of confidence (faith) in the Guru, says Nanak.
Gauri guareri; maliala V. XVII. LXXXVII.
(1). They remain night and day in one (continual) love (of Hari): (Who) know the Lord (as being) always (present) with them. The name of the Lord is made (their) occupation.
They are fully satiated by the sight of Hari.
Pause.
(Who) are in love with Hari, they are flourishing in mind and body. They have fled to the asylum of the perfect Guru.
(2). The lotus-foot (of Hari) is (their) soul's support.
1 5foT %751> mine and thine, i.e. all questions about mine aud thine, all earthly goods, ^fj, for the sake of the rhyme, instead of RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XVIII. XIX. (LXXXVIII. LXXXIX.)
The One they look at obediently.
The One is (their) trade, (with) the One (they are) occupied. They know no other without the formless one.
(3). They are free from both joy and grief.
They are always free (from contact with the world) and given to devotion.1 Who is seen in all and free from all: On (that) Supreme Brahm they are meditating.
(4). How shall I describe the greatness of the saints?
(They are) of unfathomable wisdom, I cannot estimate it in any way. 0 Supreme Brahm, bestow mercy on me! May the dust of the saints be given to Nanak!
Gaitri guar en; mahala V. XVIII. LXXXYIII.
(1). Thou art my companion, thou art my friend. Thou art my beloved, with thee (I have) friendship. Thou art my honour, thou art my jewel. Without thee I cannot live a moment.
Pause.
Thou art my darling, thou art my life. Thou art my Lord, thou art my prince.
(2). As thou puttest me down, so I remain. What thou sayest, that must he done by me. Wherever I see, there thou art dwelling. Thy fearless name I mutter with (my) tongue.
(3). Thou art my nine treasures, thou art my treasury. Thou art my pleasure and delight, the support of my heart. Thou art my lustre, with thee I am in love.
Thou art my shelter, thou art my support.
(4). Within my mind and body even thou art meditated upon. Thy secret I obtained from the Guru.
By the true Guru the only One was confirmed (in me). Nanak, the slave of Hari, relies on Hari, Hari.
Gauri gudren; mahala V.
XIX. LXXXIX.
(1). (The Maya) enters by spreading out joy and grief. She enters heaven and hell and the avatars. She enters the poor one, who is looking out for splendour.2 Koot-piercing3 she enters (by) covetousness.
1 The words must he thus constructed: J^ZJ nrfex^ 9 *H"? ^\ given to devotion or abstract contemplation).
2 lAdMA is to be taken as one word = poor; such (superfluous) compounds are frequent in the Granth. Vffbf may be taken as adjective (= Sansk. JTf%*^), looking out for, or as part, past conjunctive from tfa^n", having looked out. The sense is the same both ways.
RAG GrAURI, MAH. V., SABD XX. (XC.)
Pause.
The Maya enters (men) in many ways. The saints live in thy protection, 0 Lord!
(2). She enters him, who is drunk by vain conceit. She enters him, who is attached to son and wife.
She enters (him who is proud) (ahout) elephants, horses and things. She enters him who is drunk in the inebriety of youth and beauty.
(3). She enters the ground, the tabor1 and the arena.
She enters the assembly, having heard the sound of a song. She enters the bed, the palace, the ornaments. The five intoxicated and blind ones2 she enters.
(4). She enters him, who does works ensnared by selfishness. She enters the married state, she enters lonely life.
She enters conduct, occupation and caste.
Everything she enters except him, who is steeped in the colour of Han.
(5). The bonds of the saints are cut asunder by Hari. How should the Maya enter them?
Kanak says: who have obtained the dust of the saints: Near them the Maya does not come.
Gauri guareri; mahald Y. XX. XC.
(1). (In) the eyes is sleep (and) the passion of looking at another's wife. The ears have fallen asleep having heard and reflected on calumuy. The tongue has fallen asleep by greediness and sweet taste.
The mind has fallen asleep, amazed by the Maya.
Pause.
(If) one remains awake in this house ( = hody): He gets his thing unimpaired.
(2). All the companions3 are intoxicated in their own pleasure. They have xlo knowledge of their own house.
The five highwaymen4 are robbing.
The cheats have fallen on the empty city.
(3). Father and mother cannot protect from them. Friend and hrother cannot protect from them. They are not stopped by wealth and cleverness.
In the society of the pious these are brought under subjection.
(4). Bestow mercy on me, 0 thou bow-holder! The dust of the saints is all (my) treasure.
1 We divide the words into ground, and fifS^" (as ife, poor, gives here no sense); fiT<Ja? >s very likely the same as fijcJ-^JI (Ti^jf)* a tabor or drum, big in the middle and smaller at both ends, used in the ijll, or arena (theatre). i.e. ofm> =jP7» etc.
3 The TrcjHY or companions are here the senses.
4 The ife y<i^Q (= TETTCWT), or five highwaymen, are STR, ^, ifa, *H\fcn<J- EAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XXI. XXII. (XCI. XCII.)
(My) capital (remains) safe with the true Guru. Nanak wakes in love to the Supreme Brahm.
Pause.
He wakes, to whom the Lord is merciful.
His capital, wealth (and) property (remain) safe.
Gauri gutireri; mahala V. XXI. XCI.
(1). In whose power the Khan and Sultan is; In whose power all the world is; By whom everything is made: Without him there is no one.
Pause.
Make thy supplication before thy own true Guru! He will settle (all) thy affairs.
(2). Whose court is higher than all.
Whose name is the support of all (his) devotees. All-pervading and omnipresent is the Lord: Whose splendour is formed in everybody.
(3). Eemembering whom the dwelling of pain tumbles down. Eemembering whom Tama does not say anything. Eemembering whom the dried up ones become green. Eemembering whom the sinking stones swim across.
(4). Yictory always to the assembly of the saints!
The name of Hari, Hari, is the support of the life of his servants. Nanak says: he has heard my supplication. By the favour of the saints I dwell in the name.
Gauri gudreri; mahala Y. XXII. XCII.
(1). By the sight of the true Guru the fire is extinguished. By meeting with the true Guru egotism is subdued.
In the society of the true Guru the mind does not vacillate. The disciple utters the nectar-speech.
Pause.
The whole world is true, when steeped in the True one.
Coolness and tranquillity are (obtained) from the Guru, the Lord is known.
(2). By the favour of the saints he mutters the name. By the favour of the saints he sings the praise of Hari. By the favour of the saints all pains are blotted out.
By the favour of the saints he is released from his bonds.
(3). By the mercy of the saints spiritual blindness and error are done away. Bathing in the dust of the pious is all (his) religion.
When the pious are merciful, Govind is compassionate. Amongst the pious (is) this my soul.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XXIII. XXIV. (XCIII. XCIV.)
(4). Meditate on the compassionate depository of mercy! Thou wilt then obtain a seat in the society of the pious. On me, the destitute of virtues, the Lord has bestowed mercy. In the society of the pious Nanak has taken the name.
Gauri guareri; mahala V.
XXIII. XCIII.
(t). In the society of the pious the Lord is muttered (by them): (To whom) by the Guru the mantra of the name alone is given. Having given up conceit they have become free from enmity. The eight watches they adore the feet of the Guru.
Pause.
Now the wicked thought of another is extinguished, Since the praise of Hari is heard with (their) ears.
(2). The depository of tranquillity, comfort and joy, The protector protects them at the end.
Pain and trouble, fear and doubt are extinguished. Coming and going are stopped by his kindness.
(3). He himself beholds, utters and sees everything. Who is always with (thee), him, 0 mind, mutter! By the favour of the saints he was made manifest. The One, the ocean of virtues, is omnipresent.
(4). Who relates (them)1 (becomes) pure, (he becomes) cleansed who hears (them). Who continually sings the excellences of Govind.
Nanak says: to whom he becomes merciful: All that man's toil is brought to an end.
Gauri guareri; mahala V. XXIV. XCIV.
(1). Having broken (his) fetters he makes (the disciple) utter Earn. In (his) mind true meditation springs up.
The troubles are done away, he lives in happiness. Such a donor the true Guru is called.
Pause.
He is the giver of happiness, who causes to mutter the name. Bestowing mercy he unites with him {i.e. Hari).
(2). To whom he becomes kind, him he himself unites (with himself).
The depository of all (=the Supreme Being) he (i.e. the disciple) obtains from the Guru. Having given up his own self (his) coming and going are effaced. In the assembly of the pious the Supreme Brahm is known (by him).
(3). To his servants Hari has become merciful. The support of (his) servants is the One, Gopal.
On the One (their) contemplation (is directed), to the One (they have) love in (their) mind.
1 i.e. the 3[f^ of Govind.
HAG GATJRI, MAE. V., SABD XXV. XXVI. (XCV. XCVI.)
All treasures are in the (house) of (his) servants,1 the name of Hari. (4). (Who) entertains love to the Supreme Brahm: (His) work is pure, (his) practice ia»true. By the perfect Guru (his) darkness is effaced. The Lord of Manak is boundless.2 Gauri guareri; maliala V. XXV. XCV.
(1). In whose mind he {i.e. Hari) dwells, that man crosses over. By whose destiny (this) may be obtained.3 No pain, sickness and fear enter (him): "Who mutters the nectar-name of Hari in (his) heart.
Pause.
That the Supreme Brahm, the Lord, be meditated upon: This method is obtained from the perfect Guru.
(2). He who causes (every) work to be done, is merciful. All creatures he is cherishing.
He is unattainable, inapprehensible always and endless. Eemember, 0 mind, the mantra of the perfect Guru!
(3). By whose worship all treasures (are obtained); By the adoration of (which) Lord honour is acquired; Whose service is not left unrequited: Always, always sing the praises of (that) Hari!
(4). Bestow mercy (on me), 0 Lord, the inward governor!
(Thou), 0 Hari, the inapprehensible Lord, art the depository of comfort!
The creatures (flee) to thy asylum.
May (to) Nanak the greatness (of) the name be given!
Gauri guareri; mahalG, V. XXVI. XCVI.
(1). In whose hand is the creation and management4 of the liviug beings: Eemember that Lord of the friendless!
If the Lord comes into (thy) mind, all pains leave.
All fear is done away by the name of Hari.
Pause.
Without Hari of what art thou afraid? Forgetting Hari in what wilt thou find comfort?
1 tTTS oh supply llrfcJ. "fem^ must here be taken in the sense of " treasure" 2 IJfVnJ *HVT<J (= "^PT^rnC' Hindi), boundless, both being identical in meaning, but differently compounded.
3 The crossing (over the waters of existence = final emancipation) is obtained by destiny (according to one's former works).
4 iffaf Wlt^r* a frequent expression in the Granth. TrTJTfe (Sansk. "Srf^?) signifies the art or skill of making and the manner of applying anything (said especially of a machiue).
RAG GAURI, MAS. V., SABD XXVII. (XCVIL) (2). By whom many earths and skies are upheld; Whose vital energy is manifest in the creatures; Whose gift no one effaces: Remembering, remembering (that) Lord thou wilt become fearless.
(3). Remember the eight watches the name of the Lord! (It is equal to) bathing and ablution in many Tirthas. Fall on the asylum of the Supreme Brahm!
Crores of stains (= sins) are blotted out in a moment.
(4). He is a full king, not in want of anything.
The confidence (faith) of tbe servants of the Lord is true.1 The perfect Guru, giving (them) his hand, protects them. Nanak (says): the Supreme Brahm is powerful.
Gaurl guarerl; mahala V. XXVII. XCVIL (1). By the favour of the Guru (his) mind clings to the name. He who had fallen asleep through various births is awakened. He utters the nectar-speech of the excellences of Lord Hari (By whom) the benevolence of the perfect Guru is obtained.3 Pause.
By remembering the Lord he obtains all happiness.
In the house and outside (of it) (he gets) all comfort and tranquillity.
(2). He knows (him), by whom he is created.
The Lord himself unites him (with himself) out of mercy. He takes his arm and makes him his own: "Who is always reiterating the story of Hari.
(3). It is charm, spell and medicaments.4 The name of Hari, Hari is the support of the life of the creatures. True wealth is obtained by love to Hari.
In the society of the pious one crosses (the water of existence), which is difficult to get over.
(4). The followers of the saints and pious dwell in comfort.
The wealth of Hari, which cannot be estimated, is acquired (by them).
Whose lot it is, to him the Guru gives it.
Nanak (says): at random no (wealth of Hari) accrues.5 1 *f f\?T j true, i.e. it is not deceived.
2 The words of this line must be put thus: \£3 ^ 3T^f ^\ nffi*3" TJlc^ There is uo grammatical connexion between them and the proper position of the words can only be arrived at by conjecture.
3 The Sikhs do not know what to make of this verse, as they explain \fjr^ by "man." But here is the part, past of IjdlGoT (= VT#^T, from ^jqi^), to obtain, a form which is also found in Rag Asa, Astpadl, 13, 7.
"M^UtHd > *h Q tP7» drug, medicament; = Sansk. V*\ <J-c{ j^, repeated application (of medicaments); *tf#Vrq "MAvl^T^ is used as a general term for all remedies and operations practised in the medical art (cf. the Sansk. ^tWtWTT). The Sikhs have no idea of the signification of U/>UtJI3> and guess in all directions; they explain it traditionally by "expiation," but without any reason.
0 fa3^T signifies here: by chance, at random or accidentally (in contradistinction to VnJTVfS* lot). 7i Ufe, supply: Sffif Vff^& ^ ^jfe.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XXVIII. XXIX. (XCVIII. XCIX.)
Gauri guareri; vnahala V. XXVIII. XCVIII.
(1). Then (thy) hand will become ]5ure: When the clog of the Maya is done away.
(If) thy tongue sing1 continually the excellences of Earn: Thou wilt obtain happiness, 0 my brother and friend!
Pause.
Write with pen, paper and ink The name of Ram! (the name of) Hari is nectar-sound.
(2). By this work thy passions (or diseases) go off. Eemembering Bam Yama cannot beat (thee).
The messengers of Dharm-Rae (= Yama) will not overpower (him): (Who is) not at all sunk in the infatuation of the Maya.2 (3). He himself is delivered (from existence) and (with him) the world crosses: (Who) mutters the name of Earn with one mind.3 He himself imparts instruction to others: Into whose heart the name of Earn has entered.
(4). On whose forehead this treasure (is written): That man mutters the Lord.
(Who) sings the eight watches the praises of Hari, Hari: To him I devote myself, says iNanak.
GAUEI GUAEERI; MAHALA V. Caupadas; Bupadas. Om! By the favour of the true Guru! XXIX. XCIX.
(1). What is another's, that (he considers) his own. What is to be given up, to that his mind is attached.
Pause.
Say, how should union be effected with the Lord? What is forbidden, for that he has an inclination.
(2). A false word is considered as true.
(If) true (words) be spoken, he does not like it in his mind.4 (3). The perverse man goes the road to the left.
1 cW^T = <J<c<^l (Sansk. i^Uj), to sing being here changed to Tf).
a The order of the words in this line must be: HTfS*KT "HTRS 75 Tfpfh a grammatical relation is not to he expected, that the reader has to find out for himself.
3 "£<W Id > adJ' intent >n h*s mind (on Ram only).
4 The MSS. differ very much in this line. The reading of the lithographed Lahore copy: *rf3 V(E 75 TT3^» gives n0 sense, as the vowels are put wrong. Another MS. reads: Tff3" 75 35^ <JT3Y> which no doubt is the right reading, as the words give a sense at least. HT^t— <rf3> for the sake of the rhyme.
RAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XXX.— XXXII. (C— CII.)
Having given up the (road) to the right (hand) he chooses the untrodden one.1 (4). That Lord is the owner of both extremities {i.e. of this and that world). Whom he unites (with himself), (says) Nanak, he becomes emancipated.
Gaurl guareri; mahald V.
XXX. c.
(1). In the Kali-yug they have met in union.
So long they enjoy themselves, as his order is (= as he orders them).
Pause.
(Though) she burn (in self-immolation), Earn, (her) friend is not obtained. Rising according to destiny she becomes a Sati.
(2). (Though) in emulation and obstinacy of mind she burn herself: She does not obtain the society of (her) beloved, she is caused to wander about iu many births.
(3). Who in virtue and continence obeys the order of her beloved: That woman suffers no pain in (this) world.2 (4). Nanak says: who considers the Lord as her beloved: She is a blessed Sati and accepted at the threshold (of Hari).
Gaurl guareri; mahald V. XXXI. CI. Pause.
We are rich and opulent by the true name. We sing the praises of Hari with natural ease.
(1), When I opened and saw the treasury of (my) father and grandfather: Then the treasure was put into my heart.
(2). With gems and rubies, the value of which cannot be estimated: (My) store-rooms are filled, they are inexhaustible and cannot be weighed.
(3). Having met together, 0 brother, let us eat and spend (the treasures)! They do not become diminished, they are (rather) increased.
(4). Nanak says: on whose forehead he causes (this) decree to be written: Him he applies to this treasury.
Gaurl guareri; mahald V. XXXII. CII.
(1). (Then) people die out of fear, when he is considered as being far off. Fear ceases, when he is seen as omnipresent.
1 From the Sikh Granthis I could get no explanation of this line. The three MSS., which I have at my disposal, read all tjA^I, he is weaving. But this gives no sense whatever. It is also to be noticed, that the rhyme is thus rendered impure (>3*6A|— yAAT), which speaks against fc|AA|. We propose to read TfTOTf (Sansk. ^vfft), he is choosing. This root is no longer found in Hindi and Panjabi, and therefore very likely "SJT^T was corrected to the well-known but in Shidhi ^Tjr^J is still in common use. This emendation will make the whole line perfectly clear. jftqi signifies here not " straight," but "right" (opposite to TTT^» left). nfV3T> untrodden (literally: untouched), is derived from the Sansk. \ see my Sindhi Grammar, Introduction, p. xlii. b, ft aud p. xliv. 7.
2 The Sikh Granthis explain 7^ = TRT (she suffers no pain at the hands of Yama). But rRT^ may as well be the locative of ^T^T time, world, which suits the context better.
KAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD XXXIII.-XXXV. (GUI.— CV) Pause.
(1) devote (myself) to my own true Guru.
I do not give him up, he brings me across by any means.
(2). There is pain, sickness and grief, when the name is forgotten. There is always joy, when I sing1 the praises of Hari.
(3). None should be called bad (or) good.
Having given up conceit the feet of Hari should be seized!
(4). Nanak says: apply thy mind to the mantra of the Guru! (And) thou wilt obtain happiness at the true court.
Gauri; mahala V.
XXXIII. cm.
(1). Whose friend and beloved the Lord2 is: Say, what may that man stand in need of?
Pause.
"Who has directed his affection on Govind: His pain, trouble and error flee.
(2). Who has tasted the juice of Hari: He does not stick to another juice.
(3). Whose word has effect at the threshold (of Hari): To whom should he bring an offering (bowing down) to the ground?
(4). Who belongs to him, whose everything is: He enjoys always comfort, (says) Nanak.
Gauri; mahala V.
XXXIV. CIV.
(1). Who looks upon pain and pleasure as the same:3 How should grief affect him?
Pause.
Tranquillity and happiness (dwell) in (those) saints of Hari: (Who are) obedient to Hari, Hari the King.
(2). Into whose heart the inconceivable (Supreme Being) comes and dwells (there): He has no anxiety about anything.
(3). From whose mind error has become extinct: He has no fear at all of Yama.