Saturday, May 26, 2007

The Undeceiveable is not deceived by deception. He cannot be wounded by any dagger.

Siree Raag, First Mehla, Fifth House:
The Undeceiveable is not deceived by deception. He cannot be wounded by any dagger.
As our Lord and Master keeps us, so do we exist. The soul of this greedy person is tossed this way and that. II1II
Without the oil, how can the lamp be lit? II1IIPauseII
Let the reading of your prayer book be the oil, and let the Fear of God be the wick for the lamp of this body.
Light this lamp with the understanding of Truth. II2II
Use this oil to light this lamp.
Light it, and meet your Lord and Master.II1IIPauseII
This body is softened with the Word of the Guru's Bani;
you shall find peace, doing seva (selfless service).
you shall find peace, doing seva (selfless service).
All the world continues coming and going in reincarnation. II3II
In the midst of this world, do seva,
and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.
and you shall be given a place of honor in the Court of the Lord.
Says Nanak, swing your arms in joy! II4II33II