0 dear, by the word of the Guru Hari is obtained.
(2). In my heart is affection to Earn, the king, by the Guru the way and path are shown.
My soul and body, all is (put) before the true Guru, by whom the separated Hari is applied to (my) neck.
(3). In my heart a desire arose to see (him, i.e. Hari), the Guru showed him (as being present) with my heart.
Tranquillity and joy have sprung up in my mind, my own self is (therefore) sold before the Guru.
(4). Many sins and wicked deeds were done by us, becoming a thief and committing wickedness I stole. Now, says Nanak, we have come to (thy) asylum, keep my honour, 0 Hari, Hari is liked (by me).
Gauri purll; mahald IV. XXVI. LXIV.
(1). Ey reason of the instruction of the Guru the unbeaten sound sounds, by means of the instruction of the Guru (my) mind sings (the praises of Hari).
Ey him, whose lot is great, the sight of the Guru is obtained, blessed, blessed is he, who directs his thoughts devoutly on the Guru!
Pause.
The disciple Hari applies to deep meditation (on the Guru).
(2). My Lord is the perfect, true Guru, my mind does the work (enjoined by) the Guru.
We, rubbing and rubbing, wash the feet of the Guru, who lets (us) hear the story of Hari, Hari.
(3). In (my) heart is, through the instruction of the Guru, the elixir of Earn, (my) tongue sings the qualities of Hari.
(My) mind, being pleasantly, pleasantly engaged,1 is satiated with the juice of Hari, it will not again bring on hunger.
1 TJTfo is the part, past conjunctive of d*4<^cM; to be pleasantly engaged in an occupation, to be in a happy situation.
RAG GAURI, MAH. IV., SABD XXVII. XXVIII. (LXV. LXVI.)
(4). (Though) one make many, many contrivances, he will not obtain the name without the mercy (of Hari).
On humble Nanak Hari has bestowed ifiercy, through the instruction of the Guru he makes firm the name in (my) mind.
Gauri majh; mahala IY. XXVII. LXV.
(1). 0 disciple, 0 dear friend, mutter the name! (this is thy) work.
Understanding (is) the mother, understanding the life (of him), (in whose) mouth the name of Ram is. Contentment (is his) father, having made the unborn divine male (his) Guru. He, whose lot is great, is united (with) Earn.
(2). The Guru, the divine male of magic power is obtained (by me), I enjoy pleasures, 0 dear! Being steeped in the colour of Hari the Guru (I am) always without worldly concerns, 0 dear! (My) lot is great, having met with the clever and all-wise one, 0 dear!
My heart and body are steeped in the colour of Hari.
(3). Come, ye saints, we will together mutter the name!
The taking always of the name in the assembly (of the pious) is a gain, 0 dear! By serving the saints nectar is obtained in the mouth, 0 dear! By a former destiny, written from the beginning, it is obtained.
(4). In Savan rain (falls), with nectar the world is overspread, 0 dear!
My mind has raised a cry (like a peacock), the word (of the Guru) is obtained in (my) mouth. The nectar of Hari ha3 rained, Hari, the king, is obtained, 0 dear! Humble Nanak is steeped in the love (of Hari).1 Gauri majh; mahala IV. XXVIII. LXVI.
(1). Come, 0 friend, O dear lady, we will utter the praises (of Hari)! Joining the pious people, we will enjoy pleasures and amusements, O dear!
By the Guru the lamp of spiritual knowledge is always kindled in the mind, 0 dear! Bowing and bowing (we are) united with the pleased Hari, 0 dear!
(2). In my mind and body love has sprung up to Hari, the beloved, 0 dear! May he join me with (my) friend, the true Guru, the mediator, G dear I I give my heart to the saints, who join to me my Lord, 0 dear! I sacrifice myself always to the gratuitous service of Hari, 0 dear!
(3). Dwell, 0 my beloved, dwell, 0 my Govind, 0 Hari, bestowing mercy (on me) dwell (in my) mind, 0 Lord!
The fruit, desired by my mind, is obtained, 0 my Gavind, having seen the perfect Guru I am de- lighted, 0 Lord!
The name of Hari is obtained, (I am) a happy married woman, 0 my Govind, daily (there is) joy and merriment, 0 Lord!
Hari is obtained by (me) the very fortunate one, 0 my G5vind, continually getting gain I am happy in (my) mind, 0 Lord!
(4). Hari himself produces, Hari himself sees, Hari himself applies to the work, 0 dear! Some eat, there is no deficiency of the gifts (of Hari), some get (only) a handful, 0 dear! Some are kings and sit on a throne being always comfortable, some must beg alms, 0 dear!
In all only (thy) word is current, 0 my Govind; humble Nanak meditates on (thy) name, 0 Lord!
RAG GrAURI, MAH. IV., SABD XXIX. XXX. (LXVII. LXVIII.)
Gaurl mdjh; mahala IV.
XXIX. LXVII.
(1). In my mind, in my mind, 0 my Govind, in my mind I am imbued with love to Hari, 0 dear! Hari, (my) joy (= husband) is not perceived as being near, 0 my Govind, the perfect Guru causes the inapprehensible one to be apprehended, 0 dear!
(When) the name of Hari, Hari is made manifest, 0 my Govind, all the pains of poverty go off, 0 dear!
The step of Hari, which is the highest, is obtained, 0 my Govind, the very fortunate one is absorbed in the name, 0 dear!
(2). With (her) eyes, 0 my beloved, with (her) eyes, 0 my Govind, by whom is Hari, the Lord, seen with (her) eyes, 0 dear?
My heart and body are very sad,1 0 my Govind, without Hari, the woman is withering away, 0 dear! Joining the pious people, 0 my Govind, my Lord Hari, my sweetheart and companion was obtained Hari, the life of the universe, has come and joined me, 0 my Govind, the night is spent by me (now) in happiness, 0 dear!
(3). 0 pious man, join to me my Lord Hari, (my) sweetheart, in my heart and body hunger (after him) is excited (by thee), 0 dear!
I cannot exist without seeing my beloved, thou hast roused within me the pangs of separation from Hari, 0 dear!
Hari, the king, is my beloved sweetheart, (if) the Guru join (him to me), my heart is vivified, 0 dear! In my mind and body (there is) full desire (after thee), 0 my Govind, (when) Hari is met with, (there are) congratulations in the heart, 0 dear!
(4). I am devoted, 0 my Govind, I am devoted, 0 my beloved, I am always devoted to thy gratuitous service, 0 dear!
In my heart and body is love to the beloved, 0 my Govind! 0 Hari, keep our store, 0 dear!
Join (to me) the true Guru, the mediator, 0 my Govind, (that) he guiding (the right way) may unite Hari with me, 0 dear!
If thou bestowest mercy, the name of Hari is obtained, 0 my Govind, humble Nanak is in thy asylum, 0 dear!
Gauri majh; mahala IV.
XXX. LXVIIL (1). He is wonderful, 0 my Govind, he is wonderful, 0 my beloved, Hari my Lord is wonderful, 0 dear!
Hari himself is producing Krishna, 0 my Govind, by Hari himself the Gopi (Eadha) is sought, 0 dear!
Hari himself is enjoying everybody, 0 my Govind, Hari himself is given to sensual pleasures and enjoying himself, 0 dear!
Hari is very wise and does not err, 0 my Govind, he himself is the true Guru, endowed with magic power, 0 dear!
(2). He himself is producing the universe, 0 my G5vind, Hari himself sports in many ways, 0 dear! Some he lets enjoy pleasures, 0 my Govind, some wander about naked and disgraced,2 0 dear!
He himself is producing the world, 0 my Govind, Hari gives gifts to every one who asks, 0 dear!
fcJd WcM, v.n. to be sad, to weep. ' 7>?T 7?3ft> Pers. i*£±j, disgraced by shame.
RAG GAUIII, MAH. IV., SABD XXXI. XXXII. (LXIX. LXX.)
The name is the support of the devotees, 0 my Govind, the good story about Hari, Hari they ask, 0 dear!
(3). Hari himself causes devotion to be made, 0 my G5vind, the devotees of Hari have full desire (after Hari) in their heart, 0 dear!
He himself is existing in water and land, 0 my Govind, he is contained (everywhere), he is not far away, 0 dear!
Hari himself is inside and outside, 0 my Govind, Hari himself is omnipresent, 0 dear!
Hari, the vivifying principle, is spread out, 0 my Govind, Hari himself sees in the presence, 0 dear!
(4). Hari is within the sound of the breath, 0 my Govind, as Hari himself produces a sound, so it is sounded, 0 dear!
The hidden treasure of the name of Hari is within (the heart), 0 my Govind, by the word of the Guru Hari the Lord becomes known, 0 dear!
He himself causes (men) to flee to his asylum, 0 my Govind! Hari keeps the honour of (his) devotees, 0 dear!
He, whose lot is great, is united (with) the assembly (of the pious), 0 my Govind! the perfection ( = emancipation) of humble Nanak is effected 1 by the name, 0 dear!
Gauri majh; mahald IV.
XXXI. LXIX, ( 1 ). I (have a desire after) the name of Hari, I am suffering the pangs of separation from Hari, 0 dear! May my Lord Hari, my friend be met with, (that) I may obtain comfort, 0 dear!
Having seen the Lord Hari, I live, 0 dear mother! My friend is the name, (my) brother is Hari, 0 dear!
(2). Sing, 0 pious (man), the qualities of my Lord Hari, 0 dear! Mutter, 0 disciple, the name, thy lot (will be) great, 0 dear! The name of Hari, Hari, 0 dear, of my beloved2 Hari, 0 dear!
"Will not again make (thee) wander through the waters of existence, 0 dear!
(3). How shall I see Hari? in my heart and body there is a longing (for him), 0 dear! Join Hari (to me), 0 pious man, in my heart (there is) love to him, 0 dear!
By the word of the Guru is obtained the beloved Hari, the King, 0 dear! 0 very fortunate one, mutter the name, 0 dear!
(4). In my heart and body is a great desire after Govind, the Lord, 0 dear! 0 holy man, join (to me) Hari, Govind, the Lord, 0 dear!
By the instruction of the true Guru the name is always made manifest, 0 dear! Humble Nana!: (says): the desire in the heart is (thus) accomplished, 0 dear!
Gauri mdjh; mahald IV.
XXXII. LXX.
(1). My desire3 is the name, if it be obtained, then I live, 0 dear!
In (my) heart (there is) nectar, by the instruction of the Guru I get Hari, 0 dear!
My heart is imbued with love to Hari, the juice of Hari I drink always, 0 dear!
1 37%=?cJ%> passive, is made or effected (generally S?^%).
3 (\|dJt) s.f. entreaty, desire (cf. ftnT^T = TTRfT - JTTO ifT)» thc termination a being changed to ty which is frequently the case.
BAG GAURI, MAH. V., SABD I. II. (LXXL LXXII.)
Hari is obtained in my heart, I live, 0 dear!
(2). In my heart and body there is love, the arrow of Hari has piereed it, 0 dear! My beloved friend is Hari, the all-wise spirit, 0 dear!
Join (to me), 0 holy man, the Guru Hari, the clever and wise, 0 dear! I am a sacrifice to the gratuitous service of the name of Hari, 0 dear!
(3). I inquire after Hari, Hari, my sweetheart, Hari, my friend, 0 dear! Show to me, 0 ye holy men, Hari, I inquire after the traces of Hari, 0 dear!
If the true Guru, being pleased, shows Hari (to me), then I obtain (him), 0 dear! Praising Hari I am absorbed in the name, 0 dear!
(4). I suffer the pain of love, the pangs of separation from Hari, 0 dear!
0 Guru, eomplete (my) faith, (that) I may obtain nectar in my mouth, 0 dear! 0 Hari, become mereiful, (that) I may meditate on the name of Hari, 0 dear! Humble Nanak (says): (that) I may obtain the juiee of Hari, 0 dear!
EAGU GATJEI GUAEERI; MAHALA V. Caupadds. Om! by the favour of the true Guru! I. LXXL Pause.
How is happiness brought about, 0 my brother? How is Hari Earn obtained as a helper?
(1). (There is) no happiness in the house, (if) mine (be) all the Maya. (If) high (and) beautiful palaees be roofed in (by me).
By false covetousness (one's) lifetime is lost.
(2). Having seen elephants and horses he is happy.
Armies, maee-bearers and domestie servants are collected (by him). On (his) neek is the rope and noose of selfishness.
(3). He may exereise dominion in all the ten quarters (of the earth). He may enjoy many pleasures and women.
As in a dream the king becomes a beggar.1 (4). (There is) one happiness, (which) the true Guru has shown to me. Whatever Hari does, that is pleasing to the devotees of Hari.
Humble Nanak (says): having destroyed (their) egotism they are absorbed (in Hari).
Pause.
In this wise happiness is brought about, 0 my brother! Thus Hari Earn is obtained as a helper.
Gauri gutireri; mahald V. II. LXXII.
(1). How should one be given to doubt, who should be of slight faith?
When he {i.e. Hari) is contained in water, earth and on the surfaee of the earth.
The disciples are saved, the self-willed lose their honour.
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 re- generation.
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.
32 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?