Who attached to mammon is lost in superstition,

Shall, if she dismiss her pride, be absorbed in her Beloved,

And obtain Him who is her nine treasures.

I suffered through being separated from God in many births.

O Beloved Sovereign, take my hand.

Saith Nanak, the Lord is, was, and shall be.

The Beloved will enjoy her who is pleasing to Him.

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Miscellaneous instruction of the Guru:--

False and fleeting is the dye of the safflower, lasting for only four days.

Without the Name man wandereth in error; the evil passions[1] rob him, false that he is.

He who is tinctured with the True One shall not be born again.

How canst thou who art dyed with the love of God, be otherwise dyed?

Serve the Guru who giveth God's dye, and apply thy heart to the True One.

Even though man wander in every direction, he shall not obtain spiritual wealth without good fortune.

If robbed by vice thou wander in the forest like a huntsman, thou shalt not find shelter.

They whom the Guru protecteth are saved; their hearts are dyed with his instruction.

They who wear white clothes, but whose hearts are filthy and hard,

Never utter the Name, but like thieves become absorbed in mammon.

They who know not their own humble origin are beasts and cattle.

Man though ever and ever engaged in pleasures, ever and ever desireth more enjoyment.

He thinketh not of the Creator, so misery attacheth to him again and again.

How shall he in whose heart the Dispenser of weal and woe dwelleth, want for anything?

They whose accounts are not adjusted shall be summoned; the executioner shall smite them on their heads.

When the account is called for it must be given; it will be examined and considered.

Man shall be saved by his love for the True One; the Pardoner will pardon him.

If he make any one else than God his friend, he shall die and be blended with the dust.

[1. Literally--thags.]

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Man beholding various phases of life is led astray, and going astray suffereth transmigration;

But he shall be emancipated by a favouring glance from God and God will blend him with Himself.

O listless man who possessest not divine knowledge, search not for it without the Guru.

Man is ruined by allowing himself to be drawn in different directions; the effects of both evil and good acts remain with him.

The god of death spieth every one who is without the Word, and who feeleth not the fear of God.

He who made and sustained the world giveth support to all.

Why forget Him who is ever and ever the Benefactor?

May Nanak not forget the Name which is the support of the supportless!

SUHI CHHANT

The following is now sung by Sikhs at marriages and other festivities:--

Friends[1] have come to my house: