(2). (Thou) singest (different) kinds of Rags, thou talkest much, (but) this mind is engaged in play. The oxen, which thou puttest (to) the well for watering the ground, have risen and gone, having grazed the creepers.
(3). Sow in the city of the body the works (of) Hari! Hari germinates, the field (becomes) green. The mind (becomes) steady, (if) thou put on the mind (as) bullock, (if) thou sprinkle Hari (as water), (thou art) overcoming (thy mind) by means of the instruction of the Guru.
(4). The Jog! and Jangam, all the creation is thine, I am the disciple of that instruction, which thou givest.
0 Lord of humble Nanak, (thou art) the inward governor, 0 Hari, keep (my) mind in steady equilibrium!
X. LXII.
(1). Sometime one beats the chime of the toe-hells, sometime one plays the rebeck. There is a moment's delay between coming and going, I remember so long the name.
Pause.
In my mind such a devotion has been produced.
1 cannot exist one moment without Hari, like as a fish dies without water.
(2). Sometime one brings together five (or) seven (female) singers, sometime one intonates a Rag. In bringing (them) together and selecting (them) a moment and minute passes, so long my heart sings the excellences of Ram.
(3). Sometime one dances and stretches out the foot, sometime one stretches out the hand.
In stretching out hand and foot a moment's delay takes place, so long my heart remembers Ram.
(4). Sometime one confides in people, by confiding in people honour (with Hari) is not obtained. Humble Nanak (says): meditate always in thy heart on Hari, then every one says: victory (to thee)!
520, RAG ASA; MAH. IV., SABD XL— XIII. (LXIIL— LXV.)
XL LXIIL (1). Join the society of the pious! having joined the society of the pious people of Hari sing the excellences of Hari!
Divine knowledge, the gem (and) light is (thereby) kindled in the heart, darkness departs.
Pause.
0 people of Hari, dance meditating on Hari, Hari!
(If) such pious people fall in (with me), 0 my hrother, I wash the feet of (these) people.
(2). Mutter the name of Hari, 0 my mind, meditating devoutly day by day on Hari! The fruit, that thou desirest, thou wilt obtain, no hunger will again befall (thee).
(3). (Thou) thyself, 0 Hari, (art) the boundless creator, what thou thyself sayest, 0 Hari, that thou causest (one) to say.
(Those) pious people are good, (who) please thee, whose honour thou approvest.
(4). Nanak is not satiated in telling Hari's excellences, in proportion as he recites them, he obtains happiness.
Hari has given (him) his own stores of devotion; (who) is discerning (his) excellences, goes and deals (in them).
Om! by the favour of the true Guru! EAGU ASA; GHAE VIII.; KAFI; MAH ALA IV.
XII. LXIV.
(1). Death comes by all means, (then) it is wept (out of) selfishness. 0 disciple, meditate on the name, thou wilt become firm (thereby)!
Pause.
Praise to the perfect Guru, (from whom I) have learnt that I must go!
The profit of the name is the best, by means of the word (of the Guru) (I am) absorbed (in Hari).
(2). The days, which were written before, have come, 0 mother! Departure (takes place) to-day or to-morrow, it is ordered so by any means.
(3). Useless is the life of them, who have forgotten the name. This mind being intent on playing is defeated.
(4). In life and death they have comforts, who have obtained the Guru. Nanak (says): the true ones are absorbed in the True one.
XIII. LXV.
(1). (Who), having obtained the blessing of (human) birth, meditate on the name: They, comprehending (the truth) by the favour of the Guru, are absorbed in the True one.
Pause.
For whom exactly (this) destiny is written, they acquire the name.
At the true gate (they are taken as) true (and) called to the palace (of Hari).
(2). (That) disciple obtains in (his) heart the treasure of the name,, (Who) day by day meditating on the name sings the excellences of Hari.
(3). The thing (is) within, by many (efforts) it is not obtained by the self-willed one. (Who) is proud in egotism, he is ruined by himself.
(4). JNanak (says): he himself is ruined by himself.
In (whose) mind there is light by means of the instruction of the Guru, he obtains the True one.
RAG ASA; MAH. IV., SABD XIV. XV.; MAH. V., SABD I. (LXVI.— LXVIII.)
EAGU ASA VAEI; GHAE XVI. OE II.; MAHALA IV. SUDHAJTO.1 the favour of the true Guru!
XIV. LXVI. Pause.
I praise day by day the name of Hari.
The true Guru showed me the name of Hari, without Hari I cannot remain one moment.
(1). I hear and remember the praise of Hari, without Hari I cannot remain one moment.
As a goose cannot remain without the pond, how should the people of Hari live without the service of Hari?
(2). Some show affection keeping another love in their heart, some show affection (keeping) spiritual darkness and contempt (in their heart).
The people of Hari entertain love for Hari (and) the state of final emancipation; Nanak (says): (they are) remembering Hari, Hari the Lord.
Asa varl\ mahald IV.
XV. LXVIL Pause.
0 mother, show me my beloved Earn!
1 cannot remain one moment without Hari, as a camel delights in creepers.2 (1). My mind has become impassioned for the sight of Hari the friend.
As a black bee cannot live without the lotus, so I cannot live without Hari.
(2). Keep me in thy asylum, 0 beloved Lord of the universe, fulfil my desire, 0 Lord Hari! Joy springs up in the heart of humble!Nanak, (if) Hari shows (him) his sight for a moment.
EAGU ASA; GHAE II.; MAHALA V. Om! by the favour of the true Guru! I. LXVIII.
(1). Who bestows love (on the Maya),3 he is again devoured (by her). Who settles (her) comfortably (in his heart), to him much fear is shown. Having seen brothers, friends and family she disputes.
To me she has been subjected by the favour of the Guru.
Pause.
Having seen such a (state of things) they were bewildered.
The ascetics, the Siddhs, the gods and men, all were deceived by fraud without the pious (Guru).
(2). Some wander about as Udasis (stoics), them lust pervades.
Some are householders and collect (wealth), theirs she does not become of her own accord.
Some are called faithful, them she troubles much.
We are preserved by Hari, clinging to the foot of the true Guru.
1 *nfiT signifies: graceful, well-formed. This predicate seems rather to refer to the whole verse, than to the melody, to which this verse is to be sung.
3 The comparison is put the wrong way; we should expect here a negative statement. 8 No subject is hinted at, but very likely the word Maya is to be supplied.
BAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD II. III. (LXIX. LXX.)
(3). The ascetics, who are practising austerities, are led astray. All the Pandits are beguiled by covetousness.
By the infatuation of the three qualities the sky is deluded. We are preserved by the true Guru who gives us his hand.
(4). She becomes the slave of those, who are endowed with (divine) knowledge. Joining her hands in supplication she performs service (to them).
What thou commandest, that work is done (by her). Humble Nanak (says): she does not come near the disciple.1 II. LXIX.
(1). By her beloved (the woman) is separated from her mother-in-law.
Her husband's younger brother's wife and her husband's elder brother's wife have died out of pain and distress.
Obsequiousness towards the elder brother (of the husband) has ceased. By her clever and wise beloved she is protected.
Pause.
Hear, 0 people, I have got a taste of love.
The wicked men are killed, the enemies destroyed, the true Guru has given me the name of Hari.
(2). In the first (state) is given up attachment to egotism. In the second is given up the custom of the people.
(In the third), having given up the three qualities, the enemies (become) like friends. In the fourth, having met (with) the pious, (his) excellences are known.
(3). Easily dwelling is (then) made in a cave.
The unbeaten (sound) of him, whose form is light, is sounded.
There is great joy in reflecting on the word of £he Guru.
Being attached to her beloved the woman is a blessed married wife.
(4). Humble Nanak pronounces (his) investigation on Brahm. Who hears and does (it), he passes across.
He is not born (again) nor dies, he neither comes nor goes. He remains absorbed with Hari.
III. LXX.
(1). A woman attached to her own (people), of amiable disposition, Incomparable in beauty, perfect in conduct: In which house (such a one) dwells, that house is lustrous. Some rare man, (having become) a disciple, gets (such a one).
Pause.
Having met with the Guru I have obtained a virtuous woman. With reference to worship (and) work she is excellent.
(2). As long as she dwells with her father: So long (her) beloved wanders about very dejected.
By rendering service the true man ( = Guru) is conciliated.
She is brought by the Guru to the house, then all happiness is ohtained.
(3). She has the twenty-two auspicious qualities, true is her offspring (and) son. She is obedient, clever and beautiful.
1 *HT^T = 7WT$(> ft* the sake of the rhyme.
HAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD IV. V. (LXXI. LXXII.)
She fulfils the wish (of) the mind (of her) husband and Lord. All the wives of the younger and elder brother are satisfied. (4). In the whole family she is the best.
She gives advice to the younger and elder brother (of her husband).
Blessed is that house, in which she appears.
Humble!Nanak (says): in happiness the time is passed (there).
IV. LXXI.
(1). If I give advice, she does not let it ripen.
Near virtue and continence she is standing1 (to prevent them). She puts on many garbs and shows many forms.
She does not let (me) dwell in the house, she makes (me) wander about separate (from it).
Pause.
She is the mistress of the house (and) does not let (me) dwell in the house. (If) I make efforts, I am entangled (in them).2 (2). Being sent by himself she has come as a ruler. The nine regions and all countries are overcome (by her).
At the border (of a river) and holy watering-place she does not allow the Yoga and renunciation of the world.3 Studying the Smriti and the Veda they become (therefore) tired.
(3). Wherever I sit, there she sits with (me). The strong one enters all houses.
I have fallen on the asylum of the vile one, I do not get a place where to remain. Say, 0 friend, to whom shall I go?
(4). Having heard (his) instruction I came to the true Guru. The Guru taught (me) the mantra of the name of Hari, Hari.
I dwell (now) in my own house singing the excellences of the endless (Hari). I have met with the Lord, (says) Nanak, and become free from care.
Pause.
The house is mine, she is the mistress.
She is the ruler, (but) by the Guru we were made courtiers (of Hari).
V. LXXII.
(1). The advice (of) the first is, that I should set a going ( = read) the leaves (of the Veda). The advice (of) the second is, that I should summon (to me) two men. The advice (of) the third is, that I should make some contrivance. Having given up everything I have meditated on thee, 0 Lord!
Pause.
(I have) great joy, freedom from care and tranquillity. (My) enemies have died and I have obtained happiness.
1 from "M"S^T to stand. The subject is here apparently the Maya.
2 *Lf<J% = VcTT or 1HJ (VW7TF> to fall), for the sake of the rhyme.
3 The sense is: she knows even to hinder the practice of the Yoga (abstract contemplation) and the abandonment of the world- RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD VI. VII. (LXXIII. LXXIY.)
(2). The true Guru gave me instruction.
Soul and body, all belongs to Hari, (to him) I shall give (it). Whatever I do, he is my strength. Thou art my refuge, thou art (my) court.
(3). Having abandoned thee, to whose protection should one go? There is none other like thine.
To whom does thy servant owe obsequiousness? The Sakat wanders astray in the desert.
(4). Thy greatness cannot be told.
"Whomever thou protectest, taking him to thy neck — — Nanak, (thy) slave, is in thy asylum — (His) honour is preserved by the Lord, congratulation is made (to him).
VI. LXXIII.
(1). For the sake of traffic (I) passed through a foreign country.
(1) heard of an incomparable thing and procured it.
Binding the stock of (his) excellences into the hem of my garment I brought it. Having seen the gem this (= my) mind clung to it.
Pause.
The retail-dealers of the wholesale merchant came to (his) gate. Issue (to us) wares and let us traffic (with them)!
(2). By the wholesale merchant (I) was sent to (his) wholesale merchant (— the Guru). Priceless is the jewel, priceless the stock of goods.
The well-disposed mediator ( = broker) I obtained for a friend. I got wares (and) my mind (became) immovable.
(3). There is no fear of a thief, nor of wind or water. Easily the purchase (is effected), easily it is taken away.1 By acquiring the True one no pain is incurred.
In perfect safety I have brought (him) home.
(4). Profit is obtained and rejoicing is made.
Blessed be the perfect wholesale merchant, who is bestowing (his goods). This traffic is obtained by some rare disciple. Nanak brought (home) a fruitful 2 batch of goods.
VII. LXXIV.
(1). My virtues (or) vices he does not at all take into consideration. He does not look at my form, colour and decoration. My discretion and conduct are by no means scrutinized by him. Seizing my arm the beloved one brought me to the bed.
Pause.
Hear, 0 friend, my beloved rendered me assistance.
Putting his hand on my head he protected me, making me his own; what do these ignorant people know (of it)?
1 fevJl^ is subst. fern, and so likewise % y{J^\ must be taken as a substant. fem. Literally: the buying and taking away (are) easily (effected).
BAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD VIII. IX. (LXXV. LXXVI.)
(2). My happy wifehood is now excellent. My husband is met with, all pain is overcome. In my courtyard is the splendour (of) the moon. Day and night I rejoice with m^beloved.
(3). My clothes are of deep red colour.
All ornaments, splendour (and) flowers (are on my) neck.
By the beloved a look was cast (on me), I obtained all treasures.
Obsequiousness to the wicked enemies ceased.
(4). She is always happy, she always enjoys pleasures.
The nine treasures of the name are in (her) house, she is satisfied.
Nanak says: when she is ornamented by her beloved: She is lastingly a happy married wife (and) with her husband.
VIII. LXXV.
(1). Having offered a gift they perform worship. He 1 is taking and giving (them), they deny it: To which gate thou wilt have to go, 0 Brahman! At that gate thou wilt repent.
Pause.
Such Brahmans are drowned, 0 brother! Without cause they excogitate wickedness.
(2). In (his) heart is greediness, he wanders about (like) mad.
He calumniates (other people) and puts a load on (his) head (thereby). Being carried away by the Maya he does not think. Being led astray he wanders about in many ways.
(3). Outwardly he puts on many garbs.
Inside has alighted the giddiness of sensual objects.2 He teaches others and does himself not understand it. Such a Brahman will not be saved in any way.
(4). 0 foolish Brahman, remember the Lord! He is seeing and hearing (and) with thee. Nanak says: if it be (thy) lot, Give up pride and cling to the feet of the Guru!
IX. LXXVI.
(1). Pain and sickness have left (my) body, (my) mind (has) become pure by singing the excellences Hari.
I rejoice, having met with the pious, now my mind does not wander anywhere.
Pause, My heart is quenched by the word of the Guru, 0 mother!
Anxious inquietude and all doubt is extinct, the cooling Guru is obtained with natural ease.
(2). (My)running (mind)is stopped, theonly One is comprehended, it dwells nowinan immovable place. Seeing the sight of thy saints, who are saving the world, it remains satiated.
1 The subject is here very likely God, though not expressed in any way.
2 vffi = urfcT s-f' giddiness; the turning round (as in a whirlpool).
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD X. XI. (LXXVII. LXXVIII.)
(3). The sins of (my) life have fallen behind me, the feet of the immovable saint ( = the Guru) are now seized (by me).
With natural inclination sings (my) mind a song of congratulation, now death will not devour it again.
(4). The powerful cause of causes is giving me comfort, my king Hari, Hari. Muttering thy name Nanak lives, thou art with me throughout and my assistant.
X. LXXVII.
Pause.
The slanderer cries aloud and laments.
The Supreme Brahm, the Lord is forgotten (by him), the slanderer earns (therefore) his own doing.
(1). If one become his companion (or) take him with oneself, He takes up an impossible, immense serpent's load, the slanderer consumes (him) with fire.
(2). Who passes (at) the gate of the Lord, he speaks and lets hear (of it). His devotees have always joy, singing the praise of Hari they are happy.1 XL LXXYIIL (1). Though I put on all ornaments: Yet my mind does not confide (in them). Though I apply many perfumes to my body: I do not get a bit of that happiness.
In my mind I entertain such a desire- Seeing my beloved I live, 0 my mother.
Pause.
0 mother, what shall I do? this (my) mind is not steady. Love to the dearly beloved one carries (it) away.
(2). Clothes, ornaments, many exquisite pleasures: They also are of no account whatever, as I know. Honour, splendour, reverence and greatness (are of no use). (Nor if) the whole world (be) obedient (to me).3 (Though) my house he so beautiful (and) red.3 If I please the Lord, then I am always happy.
(3). Delicacies and foods of many kinds. Abundant pleasures and shows. Dominion, property and much sway: (By all these) the mind is not satiated, thirst will not go. Without meeting (with the beloved) these days are passed. (If) the Lord is met with, then it obtains all happiness.
(4). Searching and searching about this intelligence was heard (by me): " Without the society of the pious no one has crossed over."
He gets the true Guru, on whose forehead (this) lot (is written). His desire is fulfilled, his mind is satiated. When the Lord is met with, then desire ceases. Nanak (says): he is obtained in the mind and body.
1 fgJT*n% = ftffl?l> for the sake of the rhyme.
2 This very likely is the sense, though scarcely hinted at; the literal meaning is only: "the whole world obedient," to whom?
3 Here apparently must be supplied again: it is of no use.
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XII. XIII. (LXXIX. LXXX.)
XII. LXXIX. Pancpade.
(1). First thy caste is good. m Secondly thy society is respected. Thirdly thy place (house) is "beautiful.
(But she is) deformed, (in whose) heart (there is)' conceit.
Pause.
0 fascinating, beautiful, wise and clever (woman)! Though art roving in excessive pride and infatuation!
(2). Very clean is thy kitchen.
(Thou) makest ablution, worship (and) a red mark (on thy forehead). (Thou art) dissolved in pride (and) speakest wisdom with (thy) mouth. All (thy) learning is thrown away, greediness is a dog.
(3). Thou puttest on (fine) clothes and art given to enjoyments.
Thou keepest up a virtuous course of life and art respected amongst the people.
(Thou appliest) plenty of perfumes and scents.
(But thy) companion (= heart) is perfidious: wrath is a Candal.
(4). In thy other form of existence (thou wilt be) a water-carrier. On this earth (thou enjoyest) a chieftainship.
Thou hast gold, silver and wealth.
Thy work is spoiled by (thy) disposition.
(5). On whom the merciful look of Hari, the king, rests: She is liberated from the prison (of existence).
By which, joining the society of the pious, the juice of Hari is obtained: That body is fruitful, says Nanak.
Pause.
All graces, all comforts accrue to a happy married woman. Thou art very beautiful and clever.
XIII. LXXX.
(1). What is seen living, that must at last die. Who becomes dead, he will remain immovable.
Pause.
Who die whilst living, they, being dead, live.
They put the medicine of the name of Hari into their mouth, by means of the word of the Guru they drink nectar-juice.
(2). (As) a raw earthen jar is destroyed, (so) he is destroyed. Whose triad 1 leaves him, he gets a dwelling in his own house.
(3). Who ascends high, he falls down into the nether region. Who falls on the earth, him death does not touch.
(4). Who are wandering about, they get nothing.
They (become) immovable, who do the word of the Guru.
(5). Soul and body, all is the property of Hari.
Nanak (says): who meet with the Guru, they become exalted.
1 i.e. the three qualities.
RAG ASA; MAH. V.} SABD XIV.— XVI. (LXXXL— LXXXIII.)
XIV. LXXXI.
(1). Thy body is made by Brahma. Know it for certain, it will become dust.
Pause.
Remember the root (of all), 0 thoughtless, ignorant man! Why art thou proud of this much? 1 (2). (Thou art) daily a guest of three Seers ( = six pounds, i.e. of food). The other things are a deposit with thee.
(3). Ordure, bones and blood are wrapped up in a skin. On this thou art conceited?
(4). If thou comprehendest the One thing, then thou becomest pure. "Without comprehending it thou art always impure.
(5). Nanak says: (I am) a sacrifice to the Guru, From whom Hari, the wise Supreme Spirit, is obtained.
XV. LXXXII.
V Caupade.
(1). One Ghan ( = 24 minutes) is to me daily (like) many days.
My mind does not remain (steady), how shall I meet with my beloved?
Pause.
One moment is to me (like) a day, it never passes.
I have much longing after (his) sight; is there such a saint, who may join to me my beloved?
(2). The four watches (are to me) like the four ages (of the world). When it has become night, I do not know its end.
(3). The five enemies, having met, have separated (me) from my beloved. Wandering and wandeiing about I weep wringing my hands.
(4). To humble Nanak the sight of Hari was shown. Having known himself he obtained the highest bliss.
XVI. LXXXIII.
(1). In the service of Hari is the highest treasure.
The service of Hari (is the uttering of) the nectar-name (with) the mouth.
Pause.
Hari is my companion and my friend.
In pain and pleasure I remember him, he is present.
What can the helpless Yama frighten me?
(2). Hari is my refuge, Hari is my salvation. Hari is my friend, the council in my heart.
(3). Hari is my capital, Hari is my trust.
(Having become) a disciple I acquire wealth, Hari is my banker.
(4). From the mercy of the Guru this wisdom comes. Humble Nanak is absorbed in the bosom of Hari.
1 fiizJ A of this much, i.e. of this thy body, that will become dust.
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XVII.— XX. (LXXXIV.— LXXXVII.)
XVII. LXXXIY.
(1). If the Lord becomes merciful (to me), then I apply this mind (to him). Serving the true Guru I obtain all fruits.
Pause.
Why will (my) heart weep? my true Guru is perfect.
He gives (me) what I desire, he is the depository of all happiness, he is brimful of the pond of nectar.
(2). His lotus-feet are kept within (my) heart.
(His) sight is manifested, the beloved Earn is met with.
(3). The five companions ( = the five senses) having met sing a song of congratulation. The sound of the voice not produced (by men) is made to sound.
(4). The Guru of Nanak is pleased, Hari the king is met with. Easily the night is passed in happiness.
XVIII. LXXXV.
(1). Hari bestowing (his) mercy has become manifest. By falling in with the true Guru wealth is obtained.
Pause.
Such a wealth of Hari should be collected, 0 brother!
(Which) fire does not consume, (which) does not sink in water, (which) does not leave (thee) nor go anywhere.
(2). It does not diminish, it is not exhausted.
In eating and spending (it) the mind remains satiated.
(3). He is a true wholesale merchant, in whose house the wealth of Hari is collected. By this wealth the whole world is benefited.
(4). He obtains the wealth of Hari, to whom it is due by a former decree (of God). Humble Nanak is seizing at the end the name.
XIX. LXXXVI.
(1). As a husbandman sows (his) field: (So) is (his) harvest indifferent (or) good, 0 man!
Pause.
What is born, know, that that dies (again). The devotee of Govind»(alone) becomes stable.
(2). After the day is passed, night will fall in. When the night is gone, it becomes again morning.
(3). (Whom) the Maya deludes, they remain unlucky. By the favour of the Guru some rare one wakes.
(4). Nanak says: I sing (his) excellences day and night. (My) face (becomes thereby) bright, pure (my) mind.
XX. LXXXVII.
(1). All the nine treasures are deposited with thee. Thou art fulfilling the wishes, thou protectest at the end.
Pause.
If thou art my beloved, what hunger have I?
When thou dwellest in (my) heart, no pain affects (me).
(2). What thou doest, that is right. 0 true Lord, true is thy order.
(3). "When it pleases thee, then I sing the excellences of Hari. In thy house there is always, always justice.
(4). 0 true Lord, inapprehensihle and -inscrutable!
Nanak applies himself to (thy) service, being applied (by thee).
XXL LXXXYIIL (1). He is near the creatures and always with (them). (His) power is active in (every) form and colour.
Pause.
(If) he acts, he does not grieve nor does (his) mind weep.
He is imperishable, undying, incomprehensible, our Lord is always safe.
(2). To whom does thy slave owe obsequiousness? Whose order has he to mind, 0 Lord?
(3). The slave, that has been made free by the Lord, On whom is that slave dependent?
(4). (He is) independent and without concern. 0 slave Nanak, say: vah Guru!
XXII. LXXXIX.
(1). Giving up the juice of Hari he is inebriated with a mean juice. The thing is in (his) house and he is going out (for it).
Pause.
The story of the true nectar cannot be heard. Baising disputes he clings to a false idle chat.
(2). (He takes) the wages of the Lord (and renders) service to another. With such qualities man is covered over.
(3). He hides himself from him, who is always with him. What is of no use, that he asks again and again.
(4). Nanak says: the Lord is merciful to the poor. As it pleases him, so he cherishes them.
XXIII. xc.
(1). The name of Hari is life and wealth. Here and there it is of use.
Pause.
Without the name of Hari every other thing is but little. My mind is satiated by the sight of Hari.
(2). A storehouse of devotion, a ruby is the word of the Guru. Singing, hearing and doing it (I am) happy.
(3). (My) mind clings to the lotus-foot.1 By the true Guru being pleased (with me) it was made a present (to me).
1 VfXft here = ^ (= *T$) mind, heart, for the sake of the rhyme.
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXIV.— XXVII. (XCL— XCIV.)
(4). The Guru initiated ISanak.
The imperishable Lord is (now) known (by me as being present) in every creature.
(1). Brimful is the stream of (his) joy and sport. His own work is adjusted by himself.
Pause.
The means of the perfect Lord are perfect, The stream of whose splendour remains brimful.
(2). The report of whose name, the treasure, is spotless, He himself is the creator, there is none other.
(3). All the creatures are in his hand.
The Lord is continually sporting with every one.
(4). The Guru is perfect, a perfect work is made (by him). Nanak (says): to (his) devotee greatness is given.
XXV. XCIL (1). By the word of the Guru I fashion this (my) mind.
I collect the wealth of Hari, (which is) the sight of the Guru.
Pause.
0 highest wisdom, come into my heart!
(That) I may meditate on and sing the excellences of Govind, (his) name is exceedingly dear to me.
(2). By the true name (I am) perfectly satiated.
The dust of the saints (is equal to) bathing at the sixty-eight (Tirthas).
(3). In all I know the One creator.
Having joined the society of the pious (I obtain) understanding and discrimination.
(4). (I am) the slave of all, having given up conceit. (This) present the Guru has given to Nanak.
XXVI. XCIII.
(1). Understanding has become bright, wisdom perfect. Polly is thereby extinguished and removed.
Pause.
Such an instruction of the Guru was obtained, (That) he, who was drowning in the terrible blind well, came out, 0 my brother.
(2). Great and bottomless is the ocean of fire.
The Guru is the boat, that ferries across (this) ocean.
(3). Hard to cross, dark and difficult is this Maya. By the perfect Guru a clear way is shown.
(4). (I am not possessed) of any muttering, austerity and contrivance. 0 Guru, ISTanak has fled to thy asylum!
XXVII. XCIV.
Tipade} (1). Who is drinking the juice of Hari is always attached (to him). (By drinking) other juicea one sinks down in a moment.
1 Tipade, consisting of three verses severally.
BAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXVIII.— XXX. (XCV.— XCVII.)
Who is intoxicated with the juice of Hari has always joy in his heart. With other juices care is mixed up.
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Who drinks the juice of Hari is sufficiently drunk and intoxicated. All other juices are mean.
(2). The estimate of the juice of Hari cannot he told. The juice of Hari is to be found in the shop of the pious. It is not obtained for any Lakhs or Crores (of money). To whom it is allotted, to him they give it.
(3). Nanak having tasted it became astonished. Nanak got (this) relish from the Guru.
Here and there it does not leave (one) in any way. Nanak is much longing after the juice of Hari.
XXVIII. XCV.
(1). (If) thou extinguish lust, wrath, greediness, spiritual blindness, the stream of thy folly ceases. (If) having become humble thou perform service, thou wilt become dear to the mind of (thy) beloved.
Pause.
Hear, 0 beautiful woman, the word of the pious, (which is) saving (thee).
Thy pain, hunger and doubt are effaced (thereby), thou wilt obtain happiness in the Sukhmani channel (of the vital breath).
(2). Having washed (his) feet render service to the Guru, being purified in (thy) spirit do away with the thirst after poison!
(If) thou become the lowest slave of (his) slaves, then thou wilt obtain lustre at the gate of Hari.
(3). Even this is the right course of conduct, even this the (proper) occupation; if thou obey (this) order, thy devotion will be effected.
Who performs this advice, (says) Nanak, he will cross the water of existence.
XXIX. XCVI. Dupade.
(1). A human body has been obtained (by thee). This is (now) thy time to be united with Govind. Other works are of no use whatever to thee.
Join the society of the pious, adore the name only!
Pause.
Cling to the apparatus for crossing the water of existence! In the love of the Maya thy life is passing to no purpose.
(2). Muttering, austerity, continence and virtue are not practised (by me). No service (is rendered to) the pious, (nor) is Hari the king known. Nanak says: we are of mean works.
Preserve the honour of him, who has fallen on thy asylum!
XXX. XCVII.
(1). Without thee I have none other, thou art in my mind.
Thou art my friend and companion, my Lord, why should (my) soul be afraid?
BAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXXI.-XXXIV. (XCVIII.— CI.)
Pause.
Thou art my refuge, thou art my hope.
In sitting, rising, sleeping, waging, at every breath and morsel mayst thou not be forgotten!
(2). Keep, keep (me) in thy asylum, 0 Lord, the ocean of fire is frightful!
0 true Guru, 0 thou, who art giving comfort to Nanak, we are thy little ones! 1 XXXI. XCVIII.
Pause.
The people of Hari are rescued by the Lord.
My mind is reconciled with my beloved, my heat has died having eaten poison.
(1). "No heat and cold in any way affect me, singing the excellences of the name of Earn. The drawing of the sorcerer 2 does not in any way hit (me), the lotus-foot is (my) asylum.
(2). By the favour of the saints he ( = Hari) has become merciful, he himself has become (my) helper. Nanak sings continually the depository of (all) excellences (and) effaces (thereby) his doubt (and) pain.
XXXII. XCIX.
(1). (When) the medicine of the name of Hari is eaten: Happiness is obtained, the occasion for pain is done away.
Pause.
The heat is gone by the word of the perfect Guru. Joy has set in, all cares are effaced.
(2). All creatures obtain happiness, (By whom) the Supreme Brahm is meditated upon, (says) Nanak.
XXXIII. C.
(1). That time has come, which he is not desiring.
"Without the order (of the Lord) how shall he understand the teaching?
Pause.
(By whom) cold and hot flesh is eaten; He is not young, he is old, 0 brother!
(2). Nanak, the slave, is in the asylum of the pious.
By the favour of the Guru he crosses the world of existence.
XXXIV. CI.
(1). There is continually light in (my) spirit.
In the society of the pious (my) dwelling is the feet of Hari.
1 mMJILTT??) literally: the children cowherds, the playfellows of Krishna; thence: children, little ones.
2 There is a great variety of readings in the MSS. regarding the first three words of this line, as the sense of them was apparently no longer understood; the Sikh Granthis at least could give no clue to their meaning. The Lahore lithographed copy reads: SToft ^ f^fS — W\ftt> which gives no sense.- The MS. No. 2483 reads: "g\of\ 3? f^T? and No. 2484 reads: zfjzft oft f%3- sTTcft signifies: sorcerer (the masc. of the common jjJlQtA or 5JTc7c?0; f^J3" we take = f^ ^, painting, drawing (of figures, for the sake of witchcraft), so that the right reading is that of MS. No. 2483, viz.: sTTTt ^ f^TST — 66|Jt i according to which we have translated.
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXXV. -XXXVII. (CII. — CIV.)
Pause.
Mutter continually the name of Earn, 0 my mind!
Thou wilt always obtain coolness, tranquillity and happiness, all thy sins will go off, 0 mind!
(2). Nanak says: whose destiny is perfect: He meets with the true Guru, the Supreme Brahm.
(Thirty-four [verses] of the second Ghar.)
XXXV. CII. Pause.
"Whose Lord Hari is, whose friend the Lord is: (Her) pain is gone, she is not again afflicted.
(1). Bestowing mercy (on her) he joins (her) to (his) feet. In comfort, tranquillity and joy she is happy.
(2). Singing the excellences (of Hari) in the society of the pious she (becomes) incomparable. By remembering Hari she becomes inestimable, (says) Nanak.
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(1). (By whom) these sporting ones, lust, wrath, the Maya, pride and envy, are all overcome in the play: He brings virtue, contentment, mercy, morality and truth into his house.
Pause.
Birth and death cease, all burthens (are removed).
Joining the society (of the pious) his mind (becomes) pure, by the perfect Guru he is in one moment brought across.
(2). (His) mind remains the dust of all, all appear (to him) as beloved friends.
In all my Lord is contained, he is giving gifts (to) all creatures, remembering (them).
(3). He himself alone, the One is alone in the whole expansion (of the universe).
By continually muttering (him) all become pious people, by meditating on the One name many are saved.
(4). Deep, profound and endless is the Lord, he has no end nor limit whatever.
By thy mercy Nanak sings (thy) excellences, meditating and meditating he adores the Lord.
XXXVII. CIV.
(1). Thou art endless, not passing away, inapprehensible, all this (universe) is thy form. What cleverness shall we creatures practise, when all is in thee?
Pause.
0 my true Guru, protect thy own child, assuming an incarnation! 1 Give (me) wisdom, (that) I may always sing (thy) excellences, 0 my unattainable, boundless Lord!
(2). As in the womb of the mother that creature is preserved, taking the name as (its) support: (So) he is happy, who at every breath remembers (the name), fire 54 does not touch (him).
(3). Remove the love to another's property, to another's wife, to slandering others! Serve the lotus-foot in thy heart by the support of the perfect Guru!
1 £&l66l sport, play, stands here for wl&I^Td* a descent of sport = an incarnation of Vishnu.
RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD XXXVIII. XXXIX. (CV. CVI.)