(8). Egotism, putting a fetter (on man), turns (him) about (like a captive). Nanak (says): by devotion to Bam he obtains happiness.
Gauri; mahald I. XIV.
(1). Brahma went first to the house of Kala (death).
He did not obtain the lotus of Brahm in the nether region.
He was not obedient to the command and was led astray by error.
Pause.
What is produced, that is destroyed by death.
We, (by whom) the word of the Guru is reflected upon, are preserved by Hari.
(2). All goddesses and gods are deluded by the Maya.
Death does not give them up without service (being performed) to the Guru. He, the inapprehensible and indivisible one, is (alone) imperishable.
(3). The Sultans, Khans and Kings do not remain (here).
Having strayed away from the name they must suffer the pain (inflicted by) Tama. My support is the name; as thou keepest (me), so I remain.
(4). M*ot a Caudhari,2 nor Raja nor any one has a (firm) place of residence.
1 31rfl has here the meaning of solicitude, anxiety (Sindhi flTf^)- Otherwise 3TWt signifies: absorption of mind in devotion.
2 tjQMd^j a chief of a small district, now the head man of a trade.
RAG GAURI, MAH. I., ASTPAD. XV.
Wholesale merchants die, who amass property and money. May to me be given the wealth of the nectar-name of Hari!
(5). Subjects, Lords, head men, chieftains, Hone is seen ever remaining in the world. Unflinching death strikes the fleeting ones on the head.
(6). That perfectly True one alone is immovable.
By whom everything is created, by him it is (again) destroyed. If he be known to the disciple, then honour is obtained.
(7). Kazis, Shekhs, Faqirs with (religious) garbs Are called great men, (but) in (their) body is the pain of egotism. Death does not give them up without the patronage1 of the true Guru.
(8). The net of death (is) on the tongue and eyes. In the ears is death, (as) they hear words of >poison.
Without the word (of the Guru) they are wretched day and night.
(9). In (his) heart the True one dwells, (who) praises Hari. Death cannot overcome (him), (who) sings (his) excellences.
Nanak (says): the disciple is absorbed (in him) by means of the word (of the Guru).
Gauri; mahdla I. XY.
(1). They speak truth, (there is) not a bit of falsehood (in them). The disciples walk according to (his) order and pleasure.
Freed from all passions they remain in the asylum of the True one.
Pause.
Who dwells in the house of the True one, (him) death does not overcome.
The fleshly-minded one in coming and going is subject to the pain of spiritual blindness.
(2). He drinks nectar, who continually utters the inexpressible one. Sitting in his own house (= heart) he (i.e. Hari) is easily obtained (by him).2 By him, who is drunk with the juice of Hari, this happiness is told.
(3). By walking according to the instruction of the Guru one becomes immovable and does not vacillate.
By the true instruction of the Guru he easily utters Hari. He drinks nectar and churns truth.
(4). (By whom) the true Guru is seen (and who) has received the initiation (into truth); (By whom) mind and body are offered up and who has gone into his own heart: 3 He, having known4 his own spirit, obtains salvation.
(5). The best food is the name of the Supreme. The true Supreme Spirit is infinite light. Wherever I see, there is the uniform (Supreme).
2 Some MSS. read: HTlf^T ^TB" Wifl^ » which gives no sense; the right reading (as exhibited by one MS.) is: *wfrl uffa **7ft^.
3 wfddJlHf oTt^j literally: turning to his (own) heart is made (by him), i.e. who has returned to bis own heart, has found his own inward self.
4 HW^) lengthened, for the sake of the rhyme, instead of xj\f?5.
RAG G-AURI, MAH. I., ASTPAD. XVI. XVII.
(6). By considering the One as true he remains independent (of others).1 The highest step is obtained (by him) by worshipping the feet of the Guru.
His mind is reconciled with his mind, egotism (= duality) and error have ceased.3 (7). Who, who is not saved in this wise?
By the praise of Hari the saints and devotees are saved. The Lord is obtained by us, we do not seek another.
(8). The invisible one is shown in (his) true palace by the Guru. (His) palace is immovable and not overshadowed by the Maya. By true contentment error is stopped.
(9). In whose heart that True one dwells: In their society is the disciple.
Nanak (says): by the true name his filth is done away.
Gauri; maliala I. XYI.
(1). Whose mind is occupied with the delightful name: 3 His interview (with Hari) is made so as to whisper into his ears.4 Pause.
If thou dost not mutter Earn, (it will be) thy misfortune. Earn, our Lord, is a donor for ages and ages.
(2). Who, according to the instruction of the Guru, mutters Earn, is a perfect man. In that one's body sounds the musical instrument without being beaten.
(3). The people, who are devoted to Earn and attached to Hari: They are mercifully preserved by the Lord.
(4). In whose heart that Hari, Hari is: Touching their sight happiness is obtained.
(5). In all living creatures the One sports.
The conceited self-willed man wanders again about in wombs.
(6). He comprehends (the truth), who obtains the true Guru.
(Who) destroys (his) egotism by means of the word of the Guru, obtains (him, i.e. Hari).
(7). How shall one know the connexion of what is below and above? The disciple gets (this) connexion (and) his mind is reconciled.
(8). May on me, the sinner and vicious man, favour be bestowed!
0 Lord, be merciful to me, that Nanak may cross (the water of existence)!
GATJEI BAIEAGAFI; MAHALA I. 6m! by the favour of the true Guru!
(1). As the cowherd keeps (his) kine, taking care of them.
(That) day and night he cherishes and protects them, (is) a stream of happiness to himself.
2 Or: the error of egotism has ceased.
3 Most MSS. read: TTf^T 75TfiT> (with) the delightful name; one MS. reads: 7SlfH> with the name of Ram.
* "OVrffV* V'P* conj. of "&in?Vc!CT (Sansk. ^Tf + W{J> to whisper into one's ears, a sign of intimate familiarity. The Sikh GranthTs explain "©"IfrfftT by: having approached^ which is against the etymology and a mere guess.
RAG GAUM, HAH. I., ASTPAD. XVIII.
Pause.
(So) here and there keep (me), 0 thou compassionate to the poor! "Who flees to thy asylum, is favourably looked upon (by thee).
(2). Wherever I see, there thou art sporting; keep (me), 0 protector!
Thou art giving and (at the same time) enjoying, thou, even thou art the support of life.
(3). The lot falls downwards and upwards without reflection on divine knowledge.1 "Without praising the Lord of the universe darkness is not passing away.
(4). We have seen, that the world is perishing by covetousness and selfishness. By serving the Guru the Lord is obtained and the true gate of final emancipation.
(5). In (whose) own house is the palace of the infinite (Supreme), he (becomes) infinite (himself). Without the word (of the Guru) no one (is) firm;2 (who) comprehends (it), (obtains) happiness.
(6). What has he brought, what does he take away, (when) the net of death ensnares (him)? (Like) a bucket, that is tightly bound to a rope, (he is) (now) in the sky (=in heaven) (now) in the region below.
(7). (If) by reason of the instruction of the Guru the name be not forgotten, honour is easily obtained. In (whose) heart is the treasure of the name, his own self (= individuality) is done away, being united (with Hari).
(8). (On whom) the Lord bestows a favourable look, he is absorbed in the repository of (all) virtues.3 Kanak (says): the union does not cease (again), he obtains true gain.
Gaurl; mahala I.
(1). (If) by the favour of the Guru one comprehend (the truth), then matters come to an issue. The pure name, that is in every house, is my Lord.
Pause.
Without the word of the Guru one is not emancipated, reflect and look!
If one do Lakhs of (religious) works, without the Guru there is darkness (in him).
(2). Who are blind and without understanding, what shall be said to them? Without the Guru the road is not known, in which wise shall one get through?
(3). The counterfeit it calls genuine, (because) it has no knowledge of the genuine.
To the blind one it gives the name of examiner; the time of the Kali-yug is wonderful.
(4). The sleeping one it calls awake, the waking one asleep. The living one it calls dead, for the dead one it is not weeping.
(5). The coming one it calls going, the going one come.
What is another's it calls its own, what is its own, is not considered (as such).
(6). What is sweet, it calls bitter, the bitter it calls sweet.
Who is attached (to it), it calumniates: such things I have seen in the Kali-yug.
(7). It worships the maid-servant (= the Maya), the Lord is not seen (by it). Empty water is churned, (but) no butter comes out of it.
(8). (Who) explains this word, he is my Guru.
Nanak (says): (who) knows his own self, he is boundless.
1 f7p>{T7>> divine knowledge, the only sure means of effecting final emancipation.
fq d, firm, i.e. no more subject to transmigration. 3 3T^ *>/e7 (Sansk. the place or repository of all qualities or virtues, an epithet of the Supreme.
RAG GAURI, MAH. III., ASTPAD. I. II. (XIX. XX.)
(9). He himself is all, he himself exists (in all), by himself (all) is led astray. By the mercy of the Guru it is understood, (that in) all Brahm is contained.
♦ EAGU GATJEI GUAEEEI; MAHALA III. Astpadls.
Om! by the favour of the true Guru!
I. XIX.
(1). Impurity1 of the mind is second love. Who are led astray and are erring, come and go.
Pause.
The impurity of the self-willed one never goes off, As long as he does not delight in the word (of the Guru) and in the name of Hari.
(2). All is impurity, whatever has the form of spiritual blindness. (Such a one) repeatedly dies and is born again.
(3). There is impurity in fire, wind, water.
There is impurity (of) food, as much as one may eat.
(4). By impurity (of) works worship cannot be made.
The mind of him becomes pure, who is attached to the name.
(5). By serving the true Guru impurity goes off.
(Such a one) does not die nor is born again nor doth death eat (him).
(6). Let any one search the Shastras and the Smriti and see! Without the name no final emancipation is obtained.
(7). In the four Tugs the name is the highest thing; having reflected on the word (of the Guru), The disciple will cross over (the water of existence) in the Kali-yug.
(8). (When) the true (disciple) dies, he does not come nor go (again). Nanak (says): the disciple remains absorbed (in the Supreme).
Gauri; mahala III.
II. XX.
(1). The disciple (is engaged in) the service (of him, who is) the support of life. The disciple keeps Hari in his heart and breast.
The disciple (gets) lustre at the true gate.
Pause.
0 Pandit, read Hari and give up passions! The disciple crosses the water of existence.
(2). From the disciple egotism departs. No filth sticks to the disciple.
Into the disciple's heart the name comes and dwells (therein).
(3). By the disciple true religious works are done. The disciple burns egotism and duality.
The disciple being attached to the name obtains happiness.
(4). Who rouses his own mind, he gets understanding.
1 tUffi) impurity (by reason of the birth of a child in a house).
RAG GAURI, MAH. III., ASTPAD. III. (XXI.)
(Though) one instruct the people, no one hears.
The disciple understands and (lives) always in happiness.
(5). The self-willed one (practises) hypocrisy and much dexterity. "Whatever he does, that is not accepted (with Hari).
He comes and goes and finds no place of rest.
(6). The self-willed one does (religious) works in great conceit. Like a heron he sits down, always (sunk) in meditation. When he is seized by Yama, then he repents.
(7). "Without serving the true Guru there is no final emancipation obtained. By the favour of the Guru that Hari is found.
The Guru is the liberal donor of the four ages.
(8). The caste and brotherhood of the disciple is the greatness of the name. The daughter of the ocean is destroyed and cast off (by him).1 Nanak (says): without the name cleverness is in vain.
Gauri; mahala III. III. XXI.
(1). Bead, what is the religious duty of this Tug,2 0 brother? From the perfect Guru all brightness of intellect is obtained. Here and further 3 on the name of Hari is a companion.
Pause, Eead Earn and reflect in thy mind!
By the favour of the Guru (thy) filth will go off!
(2). By disputing and opposition he ( = Hari) is not obtained. Mind and body (become) insipid by second love.
By means of the word of the Guru one applies devout meditation on the True one.
(3). The world is dirty by means of selfishness.
Though it bathe continually at a sacred watering place, its egotism does not go off. "Without having fallen in with the Guru Yama renders it wretched.
(4). That is a true man, who destroys (his) egotism. (Who) by means of the word of the Guru kills the five: He himself crosses and makes all his family-relations cross.
(5). The Maya deludes and practises tricks. The blind fleshly-minded one clings to her.
The disciple keeps aloof (from her) and remains in devout devotion (to Hari).
(6). The hypocritical man assumes many garbs.
In his heart is (worldly) thirst, he wanders about in selfishness. He does not know his own self, the play is lost (by him).
(7). Having put on clothes he practises shrewdness.
The Maya leads (him) astray in delusion and excessive error.
1 JTlfcr ^ "M^ff, tne daughter of the ocean (TnfSTcT = WVPQ is the Maya or visible world, as having been raised from the waters by Narayana.
2 The religious duty of the present Kali-yug is to read = to utter the name.
3 The sense is: in this and in the other world.
BAG GAUIli, MAH. III., ASTPAD. IV. V. (XXII. XXIII.)
Without serving the Guru he incurs much pain.
(8). Those who are attached 'to the name, are always retired from the world. Within their house they devoutly meditate on the True one. Nanak (says): Those, who serve the True Guru, are very fortunate.
Gauri; mahald III. IY. XXII.
(1). The Brahman's chief business is the study of the Veda.
Prom it the gods were produced, spiritual illusion and (worldly) thirst.1 Who are led astray by the three qualities, do not dwell in their own house.
Pause.
We are preserved by JEari, (by whom) the true Guru is joined (to us). Day by day the name of Hari is made firm (in us) by dint of devotion.
(2). The word of the Veda, affected by the three qualities, is an embarrassment.
Having read a sentence, he {i.e. the Pandit) explains it, (but) death strikes (him) on the head. He does not know the truth, he binds together a bundle of straw.
(3). The fleshly-minded are put by spiritual ignorance into a false road.
The name of Hari is forgotten (by them), (though) many (religious) works are performed (by them). By reason of second love (= duality) they are drowned in the water of existence.
(4). (The Brahman) standing in need of money is called a Pandit. Being attached to worldly pursuits he incurs much pain.
The rope of Yama is on (his) neck, death continually distresses (him).
(5). Death does not go near the disciple.
Egotism and duality they put away by means of the word (of the Guru). Being attached to the name they sing the excellences of Hari.
(6). Maya, the slave-girl, performs service to the devotees. (If one) cling to (their) feet, he obtains the palace (of Hari). Being (thus) always pure he is naturally absorbed (in Hari).
(7). Who hear the report about Hari, they appear happy in (this present) Yug. To them all bow and do daily homage to them.
Naturally they sing the excellences of the True one in (their) heart.
(8). By the perfect true Guru the word is proclaimed.
The three qualities are (thereby) effaced, to the fourth state the mind is applied.2 Nanak (says): having destroyed egotism (= individuality) Brahm is found.
Gauri; mahald III. V. XXIII.
(1). The Brahman reads the Veda and explains (its) passages.
(But) in his heart is the quality of darkness, he does not know his own self.
Then he will obtain the Lord, (when) he explains the word of the Guru.
1 A sharp censure of the Veda and its study. Polytheism is here put down as the result of the study of the Veda, which is never done by Baba Nanak himself, who stood quite within the pale of the Hindu Pantheon.
2 ^Qqi, the fourth, the same as f}0*H> the fourth state, Le. abstraction from without and absorption in the contemplation of one's own. spirit.
RAG GrAURI, MAH. III., ASTPAD. VI. (XXIV.)
Pause.
Serve the Guru and death will not again devour (thee).
The fleshly-minded are devoured (by death) (by reason of) second love.
(2). Sinful men, (having become) disciples, are accomplished. By the word of the Guru they are easily gratified in their heart.
My Lord is obtained by them, by the word of the Guru they are accomplished.
(3). (Who) are united by the true Guru, they are united by the Lord himself, (with himself). Who are pleasing to the mind of my true Lord: They sing with natural ease the excellences of Hari.
(4). Without the true Guru they are led astray by error. The self-willed are blind and eat always poison.
They suffer the punishment of Yama and incur always pain.
(5). Yama does not overcome (those who are) in the asylum of Hari. Having destroyed (their) egotism they devoutly meditate on the True one. Continually they are absorbed in the name of Hari.
(6). Those men, who serve the true Guru, are spotless and pure.
Having reconciled the mind with the mind the whole world is overcome (by them). In this wise happiness (accrues) to thee, 0 my friend!
(7). (Who) serves the true Guru? he obtains the fruit (of his life). (In whose) heart is the name, he removes from within his own self. The unbeaten tune and sound he produces.
(8). Who, who is not accomplished by the true Guru, 0 my brother?
Who is accomplished by means of devotion, he obtains lustre at the gate (of Hari). Nanak (says): in the name of Hari is greatness.
Gaurl; mahala III. VI. XXIY.
(1). (Who) explains the three qualities,1 (his) error does not cease. (His) fetters do not break, he does not obtain final emancipation.
The giver of final emancipation is the true Guru in (this present Kali-)yug.
Pause.
A man, (who has become) a disciple, removes his error (of duality). Naturally contemplation springs up by devoutly meditating on Hari.
(2). In the three qualities is the dominion of death. One * does not think of the name of the creator.
He dies and is born again and again.
(3). (By the instruction of a) blind Guru error does not depart. Having forsaken the root ( = the Supreme) he is given3 to second love. He earns poison and is absorbed in poison.
(4). Considering the Maya as the root (prime cause) the living creatures4 are led into error.
1 This refers to the Veda, which is affected by the three qualities; cf. Astp. xxii.
2 The sense is: a man, in whom the three qualities rule.
3 i.e. the disciple of such a blind Guru.
4 instead of yfe, r being occasionally added by way of euphony.
RAG GAURI, MAH. III., ASTPAD. VII. (XXV.)
By reason of second love Hari is forgotten (by them).
On whom he bestows a glance of mercy, he obtains the highest step (= final emancipation).
(5). The True one abides1 inside, the^True one abides outside. The True one is not hidden, though one try to keep him concealed.
He, who is possessed of divine knowledge, comprehends (him) with natural ease.
(6). The disciple is continually absorbed in meditation on the True one.
Egotism and the Maya (within him) he consumes by means of the word (of the Guru). My Lord is true (and) unites (him) to union (with himself).
(7). The true Guru is munificent and proclaims the word. (Who) restrains (his) running mind and checks (it): He obtains from the perfect Guru brightness of intellect.
(8). He himself is the creator, by whom creation is made and destroyed. Without him there is no other.
Nanak (says): some (rare) disciple comprehends (him).
Gauri; mahala III. VII. XXV.
(1). The disciple gets the priceless name.
He saves the name and is absorbed in the name.
The nectar-name he sings continually with his tongue.
On whom he bestows mercy, he obtains the juice of Hari.
Pause.
Mutter day by day the Lord of the universe in (thy) heart!
Thou wilt obtain, 0 disciple, the highest step (and) final happiness!
(2). (In whose) heart comfort has been diffused: (That) disciple sings the True one, the abode of (all) qualities.
He becomes always the slave of the slave of slaves.
In (his) house and family he is always indifferent (to the world).
(3). Some disciple, who is emancipated although still abiding in the body, Obtains the highest category (= final emancipation).
The three qualities are extinguished (in him), he becomes spotless. Easily that true Lord is obtained (by him).
(4). He has no fondness nor affection for his family, In whose heart that True one dwells.
The mind of the disciple is closely fixed (on Hari), he becomes steady-He knows the order and comprehends that True one.
(5). Thou art the creator, I have none other. Thee I serve, from thee honour is obtained.
If he bestow mercy (on me), I sing that Lord.
The jewel of the name is honour in the whole world.
(6). The praise (of Hari) is sweet to the disciple.
His heart expands, daily devout meditation is made (by him). The True one is easily obtained by grace. The true Guru is gotten by a perfect great lot.
(7). Egotism, selfishness, folly (and) pain are destroyed: 1 qTcTSTO = qf3§> for the sake of the (following) rhyme (t?VTl£)- HAG- GAURI, MAH. III., ASTPAD. VIII. IX. (XXVI. XXVII.)
When in the heart the name of Earn, the abode of (all) qualities, is. The intellect of the disciple is displayed (and) the praise of the Lord: "When in (his) heart is contained the abode of the feet (of Hari). (8). To whom he gives the name, that man gets it.
The disciple, (whom) he unites (with himself), removes his own self {i.e. his individuality). ("Who) makes the true name dwell in (his) heart: He is easily absorbed in the True one, (says) Nanak.
Gauri; mahala III.
VIII. XXVI.
(1). By the fear (of Hari) the mind is with natural ease reconciled with the mind.
By the word (of the Guru) the mind is coloured (in love) and applied to devout meditation. By the favour of the Lord he {i.e. the disciple) dwells in his own house.
Pause.
By serving the true Guru conceit departs. Govind, the^abode of (all) qualities, is obtained.
(2). "Whose mind is of subdued passions, he consumes (his) fear by means of the word (of the Guru). My spotless Lord is contained in every one.
By the mercy of the Guru he is met with and unites (to himself).
(3). The slave of the slaves of Hari obtains happiness. My Lord Hari is obtained in this wise.
By the mercy of Hari the praises of Earn are sung.
(4). Woe to that long life, in which no love to the name of Hari is entertained! Woe to the comfortable bed of the fascinating woman, it is infatuation and affliction! Their life is fruitful, whose support the name is.
(5). Woe, woe to that house and family, in which there is no love to Hari! He, he is my friend, who sings the excellences of Hari.
Without the name of Hari I have none other.
(6). From the true Guru I have obtained salvation and honour.
The name of Hari is meditated upon (by me), all (my) pain I efface (thereby). I am always joyful and meditate devoutly on the name of Hari.
(7). By meeting with the Guru my body has beeome clean. Egotism and all thirst and fire (of passions) are extinguished. Wrath has become extinct, patience is laid hold of.
(8). Hari himself bestows mercy and gives the name. Some rare disciple takes the jewel (of the name), (And) sings the excellences of the inapprehensible and impenetrable Hari, (says) Nanak.
6m! by the favour of the true Guru!
EAGTJ GATJEI BAIEAGANI; MAHALA III.
IX. XXVII.
(1). Who turn away their face from the true Guru, they have the appearance of averse and wicked men.
Day by day they are bound and beaten and do not again get an opportunity (of meeting with the Guru).
RAG GAUSU, MAH. IV., ASTPAD. I. (XXVIII.)
Pause.
0 Hari, Hari, bestow mercy (on me) and keep (me)!
Join (me) to the society of the pious, 0 Lord Hari! in (my) heart I remember the excellences of Hari.
(2). Those devotees are pleasing to Hari, who, (having become) disciples, walk in (his) love. (Who), having given up their own self, serve him, who remain (as) dead whilst living.
(3). "Whose the body and soul is, his is the dominion.
How should he be forgotten from (one's) mind? Hari should be kept in the heart!
(4). By the acquisition of the name honour is obtained, by heeding the name happiness springs up. From the true Guru the name is obtained, by destiny that Lord is found.
(5). "Who turn away their face from the true Guru, they are straying about and do not remain stable. Earth and heaven do not suffer them, they fall into ordure and are consumed (therein).
(6). This world is led astray by error, having fallen into the fraud of spiritual delusion. "With whom the true Guru has fallen in, near them the Maya does not come.
(7). Who serve the true Guru, they are lustrous, they remove the filth of egotism.
Who are attached to the word (of the Guru), they are spotless (and) walk in the love of the true Guru.
(8). 0 Lord Hari, thou alone art the donor, thou thyself bestowest the gift and unitest (with thyself). Humble Nanak has come to thy asylum; as it pleases thee, so release (me)!
KAGU GATJRI PURBI; MAHALA IV. Karahale.1 Om! by the favour of the true Guru! I. XXVIII.
(1 ). 0 quarrelsome 2 mind, roaming abroad! how shall union with and absorption in Hari be effected? 3 By a full destiny the Guru is obtained, the beloved comes and clings to (one's) neck.
Pause.
0 quarrelsome mind, meditate on the true Guru, the supreme spirit!
(2). 0 quarrelsome mind, (having become) thoughtful meditate on the delightful name of Hari! Where account is demanded, there Hari himself will release (thee).
(3). 0 quarrelsome and very pure mind, filth and egotism have come and stuck (to thee).
The friend is present, the beloved is with (thee) in (thy) house, being separated (from him) thou wilt be struck in the face.
(4). 0 my beloved quarrelsome mind, seek Hari continually in thy heart! By no contrivance he is obtained, the Guru shows (him) in thy heart.
(5). 0 my beloved quarrelsome mind, day and night meditate devoutly on Hari!
Having gone to (thy own) house thou wilt find (there) the pleasure-rooms (of Hari), the Guru unites (thee) to union with Hari.
(6). 0 quarrelsome mind, thou art my friend, give up thy hypocrisy and covetousness! The hypocritical and covetous one iB beaten, Yama fines and punishes (him).
1 Called so from the first word, with which these Astpadis commence, see the following note.
RAG GrATJRI, MAH. IV., ASTPAD. II. (XXIX.)
(7). 0 my quarrelsome mind, thou art my life, remove the filth of hypocrisy and covetousness! Hari, the tank of neetar, is supplied to the full hy the Guru; having met with the society (of the pious) the filth goes off.
(8). 0 my dear quarrelsome mind, hear the instruction of the one Guru! 1 This spiritual delusion is laid out by the Maya, at the end none will go with thee.
(9). 0 my beloved quarrelsome mind, hy whom the viaticum of Hari is taken, he gets honour.
At the threshold of Hari he is dressed (with a dress of honour), hy Hari himself he is applied to his neek.
(10). 0 my quarrelsome mind, do, what is approved by the Guru, (do) the work of a diseiple! Make supplication before the Guru! humble JNanak (says): he will unite (thee with) Hari.
Gaurl; mahala IV. II. XXIX.
(1). 0 quarrelsome mind, (having heeome) thoughtful, reflect, see aud take care!
The dwellers in the forest have heeome worn out wandering about in the forest; by means of the instruction of the Guru behold thy friend in (thy) heart!
Pause.
0 quarrelsome mind, remember the Guru Goviud!
(2). 0 quarrelsome mind, (become) thoughtful! the self-willed is ensnared in a great net. A man, who becomes a disciple, is emancipated by remembering the name of Hari, Hari.
(3). 0 my dear quarrelsome mind, in the soeiety of the pious seek the true Guru!
Having joined the soeiety of the pious, Hari should be meditated upon, Hari, Hari will go with thee (to the other world).
(4). 0 quarrelsome mind, (he is) very fortunate, (on whom) Hari bestows one favourable glance. (If) he himself release (one), emancipation is obtained by remembering the feet of the true Guru.
(5). 0 my quarrelsome beloved mind, mind the light that is in thy body!
By the Guru the name, that contains the uine treasures, is shown, by the compassionate Hari (this) gift is bestowed.
(6). 0 quarrelsome mind, thou art fickle; give up hideous shrewdness! Mind thou the name of Hari, Hari! Hari will emancipate (thee) at the end.
(7). 0 quarrelsome mind, thou (wilt be) very fortunate, having minded the Guru of divine knowledge.
The Guru holds the sword of divine knowledge in his hand, Tama is beaten by death.2 (8). The hidden treasure is within (thee), 0 quarrelsome mind, those are led astray by error, who seek it outside (of them).
(With whom) the perfect Guru, the supreme spirit, has met, they have obtained Hari, the sweetheart, within themselves.
(9). 0 quarrelsome mind, being imbued with love (to Hari), preserve always the love to Hari! The love to Hari never ceases by holding fast the service of the Guru (and his) word.
(10). 0 quarrelsome mind, we are the birds, Hari, the timeless divine male, is the tree.
By the disciple, whose lot is great, he is obtained by keeping in mind the name, (says) humble Kanak.
1 'R^nfS; it is better to take +J<V6lftl = T'fe* as tbe translation: "proclaim" does not so well agree with the context.
2 The sense is: the sword of divine knowledge, which the Guru wields, effects the death of the disciple, thereby Yama loses his right to draw the disciple before his judgment-seat.
RAG GATTRI, MAH. V., ASTPAD. L (XXX.)
RAGTJ GATJRI GUAEEEI; MAHALA V.
m Astpadis.
Om! The true name is the creator, the supreme spirit. By the favour of the Guru!
I. XXX.
(1). When this one 1 practises conceit in his mind: Then this one wanders about foolish and estranged (from God).
When this one has become the dust of all: Then he, who is sporting in everybody, is known by him.
Pause.
The delightful fruit of humility is tranquillity.2 Ey my own true Guru this (humility) is given to me as a present.
(2). When this one considers this one as bad: Then all make plots against this one.
When this one has stopped " the mine and thine: " Then these are no (more) enemies with this one.3 (3). When by this one it is thought: " it is my own, my own: " Then this one is under a great difficulty.
When by this one the creator is known: Then he is not under any subserviency (to another).4 (4). When by this one his own spiritual blindness is cherished: He comes and goes, being always overcome by Tama.
When by him all doubts are extinguished: (There is) no difference (between him and) the supreme Brahm.
(5). When this one thinks, that there are some differences: 0 Then there is pain, punishment and affliction.
When this one has comprehended the only One: Then all becomes manifest to this one (= to him).
(6). When this one runs about greedy after the Maya: He is not satiated nor is his thirst quenched.
When he has turned away b from her: Then the Maya, turning behind him, rises and goes off.
(7). When the true Guru out of mercy has fallen in (with him): Akmp is kindled in the palace of the heart.
1 fSvTj this one = man, rather a contemptible expression.
2 No case-relation whatever is indicated in this line, it can only be made out by conjecture.
4 3T3T> for tbe sake of tne rhyme = zRfS* 6 i.e. between him and the Supreme.
6 rlG&l (or -hG&O is a substantive, signifying: a sweep off, a turn aside (= "3^35). The Sikh Granthis explain it by tRT, separated, which comes near the sense, but is only a guess, as usual. -HGwr signifies also (from the same original meaning): deceit, evasion, as in Astp. XXXIV. 7, (compare the Marathi ^ft^f and fffa f)j where they explain it by ^Vf, pain (sic!).
EAGr GAURI, MAH. V., ASTPAD. II. (XXXI.)
Wheu the right understanding of victory and defeat is made: Then the value of this house is perceived.
(8). The One is doing and causing to be done everything Himself by his wisdom, reflection and discrimination.
He is not far off, he is near, with every one.
He is praising the True one, (says) Nanak, (who has) love to Hari.
Gaari; mahala V. II. XXXI.
(1). By the service of the Guru (I) was applied to the name. To him it is given, on whose forehead (this) lot is (written). In his heart that one ( = Hari) is contained: Whose mind and body become cool and stable.
Pause.
0 my mind, make such a praise, Which will be of use to thee here and there!
(2). Muttering whom fear and calamity depart, (And) the running mind becomes fixed. Muttering whom pain does not again befall (thee). Muttering whom this egotism ( = individuality) flees.
(3). Muttering whom the five become subjected. Muttering whom nectar is amassed in the heart. Muttering whom this thirst is quenched.
Muttering whom (thou) art approved of at the threshold of Hari.
(4). Muttering whom crores of sins are effaced. Muttering whom union (with) Hari is effected.1 Muttering whom the mind becomes cool (sedate). Muttering whom (thou) gettest rid of all filth.
(5). Muttering whom the gem of Hari is obtained.
Him he does not give up again, who becomes familiar with Hari. Muttering whom some residences in paradise (are obtained). Muttering whom (one) naturally dwells in happiness.
(6). Muttering whom this fire does not affect (thee). Muttering whom this death is not overpowering (thee). Muttering whom thy forehead (becomes) spotless. Muttering whom all pain is taken off.
(7). Muttering whom no difficulty is brought (on thee). Muttering whom (thou) hearest the unbeaten sound.
Muttering whom (thou hearest) this pure report (that takes place in the tenth gate). Muttering whom the lotus becomes straight.
(8). By the Guru a favourable look is cast on every one: Into whose heart Hari gives the mantra (= the name). Unintermitting praise (of Hari) is made his food by him: Who has the true, perfect Guru, says Nanak.
1 THT cannot here be an adjective (pious, ^GTVJ), but must be taken = TTtfxf (= ^Erf*^)> union, though this form is not any longer in use in Hindi.
BAG GAURI, MAH. V., ASTPAD. III. IV. (XXXII. XXXIII.)
Gauri; mahala Y. III. XXXII.
(1). Who keeps the word of the Gfuru in his heart: He gives up the society with the five men.1 Who subjects and keeps down the ten senses: In his heart light springs up.
Pause.
Such becomes the firmness of him: On whom the mercy and kindness of that Lord is.
(2). In whose (mind) friend and enemy is the same: Whatever his speaking is, it is (all) of divine knowledge. Whatever his hearing, it is (all) (hearing) the name. Whatever his looking, it is (all) meditation.
(3). Naturally he is waking, naturally he sleeps. What naturally happens, that happens.
Naturally indifference (to the world), naturally laughing (is brought about). Naturally silence, naturally recital (of the name).
(4). Naturally eating, naturally love. Naturally all hypocrisy is effaced. Naturally fellowship with the pious takes place. Naturally the supreme, unrestrained Brahm is met with.
(5). Naturally (he dwells) in (his) house, naturally he is indifferent to worldly cares. Naturally the duality of (his) body is destroyed.
In whose mind joy has naturally sprung up: With him the supreme bliss (= Supreme Being) has fallen in.
(6). Naturally the nectar of the name is drunk. Naturally the soul is made a present (to him).
Whose spirit is naturally delighted in the tale (about Hari): With him the imperishable one is dwelling.