UNDITTHIDUNIYA

(THEMYSTICALINVISIBLEWORLD)

BHAISAHIBBHAIRANDHIRSINGHJI

TranslatedbyBHAIJASPINDERSINGHJI
(Retired)SquadronLeader.IndianAirForce
CONTENTS

PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
HUMBLEWORDSOFTHANKSGIVING.................................................................................................. 5
FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................................... 6
GLOSSARYOFTERMS........................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER1LIFEISTHERE,BEYONDTHISWORLD! ............................................................................ 9
CHAPTER2THETHEISTANDINFIDEL .............................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER3MEETINGTHEPERSONABLEETERNALLORD................................................................ 18
CHAPTER4VISIONOFTHEINACCESSIBLEANDINCOMPREHENSIBLEGOD.................................... 34
CHAPTER5EQUANIMITYOFTHOSEWHOENVISIONTHEDIVINE.................................................. 37
CHAPTER6THEECSTASYOFENVISIONINGTHEINVISIBLELORD ................................................... 38
CHAPTER7COURTDIVINEOFTHEETERNALLORD......................................................................... 43
CHAPTER8THECOURTOF'DHARAMRAI ...................................................................................... 75
CHAPTER9HEAVENANDHELL ...................................................................................................... 106
CHAPTER10YAMASANDREGIONOFTHEIRABODE .................................................................... 130
CHAPTER11HORRIDVISIONOFYAMASBYTHEDYING ............................................................... 139
CHAPTER12GUARDAROUNDGODLYPIOUS ............................................................................... 168
CHAPTER13DHARAMRAI,CHITTARGUPTANDTRANSMIGRATION ............................................ 211

PREFACE

Itgivesmegreatpleasuretoseefruitingofdedicatedeffortsofteamofyoungmembersof
TorontoAkhandKirtaniJathaintranslatingyetanotherbookofBhaiSahibBhaiRandhirSinghJi.
Firstsuchtranslation,ofRangleSajjan',releasedduringJuly2000Samagamhasbeenwell
receivedalloverbyloversofBhaiSahib'swritings.Thepresenttranslationisofthehighly
acclaimedbook,'UnditthiDuniya'.Onceagain,allouteffortshavebeenmadebytheauthorin
preservingtheessenceoforiginalGurmukhiwriting,withoutlosingsightoftheintendedmessage.

BhaiSahibBhaiRandhirSinghJiwasaninstitutionbyhimself,enjoyingBlissofhighestspirituality.
Itwastheforceofselfconvictionandpersonalawarenessoftruththatpromptedhimtosharehis
strongbeliefinGurmatandhisselfexperienceofhighestspiritualityforgeneralbenefit.Thelogic
ofhiswritingsisbasedontherevelationthroughGurbaniandnowherehashemadeanypersonal
showingofhighlearningorpersonalclaims.HisownmagnetismofdedicatedFaiththatgathered
aroundhimincreasingbandoflikemindedGurmukhsandloversofhisAkhandKirtan(pure
Gurbanisinging)style.ThuswasformedAkhandKirtaniJatha,mostinformallyknownforlong
hoursofdedicatedGurbaniKirtanandNaamSimran,stretchingtotwentyfourhoursattimes!

GurmatbeliefisthatSupremeLordisbothImmanentandTranscendent.DivineBeingistheonly
Reality,whileallcreationismanifestationoftheDivineSpiritandaDivinePlay.Individuallifeis
butatinyDivineSpark,endowedwithDivineEssence,intendedasabriefworldlysojourn.Human
lifeholdspossibilityofenjoyingblissallthewaythroughandattaintheobjectiveofDivine
Realization.However,oneisbornwithasenseofselfhoodanddualityofworldliness.Inlife
situationsoneisfacedwithinnervoiceofconscienceandlurementofworldliness.Lifethen
becomesafightbetweenforcesofevilandgoodness.

Eveninhumansociety,wehavegoverningsystemwiththeacceptableandnonacceptablehuman
behaviour.Therearegoverninglaws,enforcedthroughpolicing.Trespassingoflawsisdealtbya
JudicialSystemandcriminalsaresubjectedtopunishments.AllthisisbutatinyreplicaoftheVast,
Unlimited,DivineSystemofDharamRai,yamas,heaven,hell,ChittarGupt,etc.whereasitmaybe
possibletomakefalserepresentationandescapetruejusticeinworldlycourtsandenforcement
agencies,DivinesystemisPerfectandfoolproof,beyondthepaleofcorruption.

Inafitofworldlyexpediency,oneoftentendstoignoreloomingrealityofDivineJusticeandlifein
thehereafter.Mortalsareheardtosay,"Sweetistheworld.Whohaseverseenwhatgoesinthe
hereafter?"Thisbook,'UnditthiDuniyaisintendedtoserveaseyeopeneragainstsuchattitudeof
waywardcarelessness.EnoughhasbeenquotedfromGurbanitoadviseaboutdesirableGurmat
wayoflife.Envisioningofyamasbythedying,punishmentbeingmetedouttoevilpersons
envisionedbyholypersonsandtestimonyofRevealedGurbanileavenodoubtaboutthedepiction
ofhereafter.RedeemingpowerofGurbaniandNaamdevotionhasalsobeenillustratedthrough
reallifeincidences.

FinallyitishopedthatGurmatwayoflivinginDivinePresencewillbechosenbydiscriminating
readersnotonlytomaketheirlivestrulyblissfulbutalsoqualityoflifeingeneral.Ifthisobjective
isevenpartiallyachieved,labouroflovebytheardentmembersofthisprojectwouldnothave
goneinvain.Iheartilycommendtheworkofthisteam,headedbyasoldierfriend,Jaspinder
Singh,hisfamilyandmanyothers.

Thefirsttranslationofthebook,'RangleSajjan',isnarrationoftwentythreelifesketchesof
associatesofBhaiSahib,wholivedGurmatwayoflife.Thepurposeofthisglimpseofpersonal
liveswastoenthusenewinitiatesandtrueDivineSeekers.Thepresentbookbringshomereality
ofthehereafterandtheurgencytoliveinharmonywithDivinesystem,enunciatedbyGurmat,to
enjoyBliss,whiletakinglibertiesinworldlywaywardnessshallsurelyentailsufferings,prescribed
byPerfectDivineJustice.

Itmaynotbeoutofplaceheretomentiontheencouragementandappreciationofthepresent
projectandeffort,bestowedbyLateBhaiBalbirSinghJi,S/OBhaiSahibBhaiRandhirSinghJi,who
hasbeenservingtheBhaiSahibRandhirSinghCharitableTrust,Ludhiana,andlookingafterthe
publishingandreprintingofGurmatLiteraturewrittenbyhisReveredfather,underhispersonal
guidance.

Dr.DarshanSingh
May11,2001
Toronto,Canada
HUMBLEWORDSOFTHANKSGIVING

Thirstinglikerainbirdforspiritualfulfilment,theaspiringyouthhasfoundgushingofDivineLove
inwritingsofBhaiSahibBhaiRandhirSinghJi.Thesearethepouringofintensespiritualityto
providesuccourandsolacetothoseinconfusionandgropingindarkofignoranceasabeaconof
hopeandspiritualLightHouse.BasedonthebedrockofGurbaniquotations,conveying'Revealed
DivineWord',noroomisleftfordoubtorlackofauthenticityof'AbsoluteTruth'.

Allevildoingandworldlysinnourishesduetomisgivingandfalsenotionthatthisveryworldisbe
allandendallandnothingliesbeyondthisearthlylife.Thisgeneratestheattitudeofmakingthe
mostofitinpleasurablepursuitswithoutacareforgoodorbad,rightorwrong.Theemphasisis
onone'srights,turningblindeyetotheassociateddutiesofsocialandreligiousnature.Thusone
isdrivenbyinsatiabledesireandconsequentmiseryevenwhensurroundedbyplentyof
worldliness.

DivineThoughtrevealsthatOneandOnlyGodistheonlyReality.AlltherestisHisPlayandHis
creation.IndispensationofDivineLord,manisthecrownofallGodlycreation.Thelifeonearthis
atemporarysojournandanopportunityformantorealizehisDivineSource.Livingan
immaculatelifeof'Sachiar',righteousofthought,wordanddeed,onemayreceiveDivineGrace
tomergewithultimateDivineSource.Bereftofspiritualityonegoesonincyclesofrebirthand
deathuntilsuchtimethatimmaculatepurityofDivineVirtuesisachievedandoneisgracedto
unitewithDivineSpirit.

BhaiSahib'sbooksgoadonetoliveinGodlyPresencethroughconstantmemoryofDivineinHoly
FearthatleadstoDivineLove.Awarenessofimpendingdeathandobjectiveofhumanlifearethe
giftsofGurmat,ensuring'Naam',DivineWord,onone'slipsandenshrinedinheart.Those
stupefiedbyoverwhelmingworldlinessignoreDivineVirtuesandmattersspiritual.Theybecome
fodderforthemillofDivineJusticeinthehereafteranddiscovertotheirhorrorthatall
impalementsofhellareafteralltrue.Havingwastedtheopportunityofhumanlifesuchdawning
ofrealityistoolate!

ItishopedthatthespiritualseekerswhoareunabletobenefitdirectlyfrombooksinGurmukhi
Scriptwillhavesomeglimpse,howsoeverlimitedfromthistranslationofhighlyacclaimedand
powerfulbook,'UnditthiDuniya'.Itoofeelblessedthroughthisserviceofloveandowegratitude
beyondwordstoallthosewhoencouragedandsustainedmeinthiswork.Thisincludeslotof
membersofmyfamilyandfriends.Mygratitudeisalsoduetomyreadersforhavingtoputup
withthisimperfecteffort.Letushopeweimproveitwithfeedbackfromlearnedreaders.Thisis
mysecondattemptaftertranslating'RangleSajjan'andconsequentencouragementfromwell
meaningfriends,includinghighlyrespectedGursikhs.

JaspinderSingh
24NewdalePlace,
Brampton,ON,
L6S5Z2,Canada
September23,2000
FOREWORD

Itisalmostfashionabletoquestionallmatterspertainingtospiritualmatters.Themodemyoung
peoplewithcommunisticleaningsdenyreligion.TopreachagainstGodandGodlinessistheir
favouritepastime.Thishasaffectedtheyouthinschoolsandcollegesconsiderably.Therewasa
direneedforabooktocountertheprevalentdoubtsandquestionspertainingtoexistenceof
God,theinvisiblenextworld,basedonthequotationfromSriGuruGranthSahib.TheSikhGurus
hadfirsthandknowledgeoftheDivinehappeningsandputitinwritingforthebenefitof
humanity.

HH = eo lH Jl8 l83l3 H = ol H=
I3 H =U He oe J Jl =l3 Il8 l8IH= 79O
oH HJ ==
NanakhasnarratedwhateverhascometopassintheAbodeofGod.
TheDevoteesareeverhappy,singingHisPraisestheyfeelsenseoffulfilment.2.10.
(AasaM.5Ang.373)

Thusthefindingsonthenextworldafterdeathformthesubjectofthisbook'UnditthiDuniya',
MysticalUnforeseenWorld.Thetopicsdiscussedare:Lifeafterdeath;TheDivineCourt;Thecourt
oftheYama;TheRecordingAngelofYama;AccountingoftheIndividualdeedsinthecourtof
YamaafterDeath;HellandHeavenandsoon.EverytopichasplentyofGurbaniquotationsto
substantiatetheconclusion.InfacttheinformationcanbeusefultoinvestigatingGodoriented
scholars.AttempthasalsobeenmadetoclarifytheGurbanimeanings.Therearenarrationsof
personalencounterswiththecouriersofdeath,evilspiritsofthedeadpersonsandhelpingintheir
liberation.Thisisthefirstbookofthiskind.

Thespiritualseekerskeepraisingtheirdoubtsandquestionsaboutmattersliketheexistenceof
thefiveKhandsinSriJapJiSahib;Gurbaniversionof'DasamDuar'and'AnhadShabad';Existence
ofHell,Heavenandthenextunforeseenworld.Suchsubjectshavebeendealtwithinpublications
'SACHKHANDDARSHAN','ANHADSHABADDASAMDUAR'byBhaiSahibBhaiRandhirSinghJi.As
regardsthecommonquotel8J HI lH oI l= l(Sweetisthisworld,whoknowsabout
thenext?),thisbookprovidesharshrealityofJusticeDivine.

Animportantandpertinentquestionarisesabouttheperformanceandpersonalaccountabilityof
theindividualdeeds.HowfaristheDivineGracelinkedwiththeindividualdeeds?Thesequestions
formthesubjectmatterofanotherbook'GurmatAdhyaatamKaramPhilosophy'.

BhaiSahibJiwrotethisbookin194546,butitspublicationwasdelayedduetothedisturbed
conditionsofpartitiondaysofIndia.Thebookcomprisesofthirteenchapters.Itisferventlyhoped
thatseekersofSpiritualKnowledgeandGurmatwillderiveimmensebenefit.

NaharSinghGiani
Gujarwal
November01,1949
GLOSSARYOFTERMS

AkhandPure
AkhandKirtanPureGurbaniSinging
AkhandKirtaniJathaAbandofGursikhs,believersinsingingofpureGurbaniandNaam
devotion.ThiscametobeformedoriginallyunderthepatronageofBhaiSahibRandhirSinghJi
AmritPanacea,Holywaterpreparedforinitiationceremony
AkalPurkhAllPervading,Deathless,SupremeLord
BhootsandPraitsEvilspiritsanddemons
BrahmaOneoftheTrinitygodsoriginatorofvedasandconsideredtoberesponsibleforcreation
ChittarguptSecretiverecordingsofone'spersonaldeeds
DasamDuarHighestseatofSpiritualitylocatedinone'shead,whenaccessedactivatesfountof
NaamAmrit,PanaceaofDivineWord
DharamRaiAngelofdeath
GurbaniSacredScriptofSriGuruGranthSahib,RevealedDivineWordthroughGurusandholy
saints
GurmatDivineWisdomofSatguru,thatlaysdowntenetsandrulesforSikhs
GurmukhAGursikhofhighspiritualattainmentandalwaysremainingGuruorientedinthought,
wordanddeed
GursikhInitiatedSikhwithAmritofDoubleedgedsword
HatthYogOneofbranchesofyogaofhighlyausterephysicaldiscipline
IndraRaingodandkingofgods
Jakh,Kinnar,PasachDemigods
JiwanMuktLiberatedliving
Kalyuga,Satyuga,TretaandDuaparThefouragesoftheworld,pertainingtodifferentruling
deities
ManmukhMindorientedindividual,engagedinselfishpursuitofworldliness
ManmatOpposedtoGurmat,worldlywaywardness
NaamorGurmantarWordDivinebestowedoninitiatedGursikhsforrecitationwitheachbreath
NiguraUninitiated,nonbeliever
PanthicRelatedtoSikhNation
Rajo,TamoandSatogunasThreestatesofmind,characteristicofworldlymortalinvarying
degreeswithchangeofmoodsandmentalmakeupandthusdelvinginattachmentandpride
(Rajo),ignoranceandanger(Tamo)andpeace,forgivenessandcharity(Sato)
SachkhandAbodeDivine
SadhsangJoiningholycompany
SadhSangatAssemblyofGursikhsinPresenceofSriGuruGranthSahibforsingingKirtan,
listeningtoGurbaniandtheexplication
SahajYogWayofRealizingDivineBeingthroughNaamdevotion,prescribedbyGurmatas
Equipoiseofmind
SatsangAssemblyofholyones
ShaastarsHindholyscriptures
ShabadDivineWord
Shivpuri,BrahmpuriandInderpuriAbodesofShiv,BrahmaandIndra
TehsildarRevenueofficial
Vedas,PuransandSimritiHinduholyscriptures
VediWellversedinscripturalknowledge
YagasRitualisticsacrifices
+ Hl3I Hle
TheOneEternalGod,RealizedThroughtheGraceofSatguru

l=l0 elo H= =H8lo 3 eIJ 8H 8lo

lHlI HJ 9 = (7)

ServinginThisWorld,OneBegetsHonourintheNext.
(SriRagM.1Ghar5Ang.26)
+=lJI Hl =l J3lJ
TheOneEternalLord,AlwaysVictorious!

CHAPTER1LIFEISTHERE,BEYONDTHISWORLD!

Today,thegrowingtrendistodenyallthatisinvisibletotheeye.Thisisparticularlynoticeable
amongthoseinfluencedbythewesterneducation.Theyrejectthenotionthatthereisaninvisible
creationbeyondthisvisibleoneandthatthereisOneInvisibleCreatorofallthisvastvisible
creation.Thisattitudeisgainingsupportallovertheworldandapostasyisspreading.Eventhe
wellknownfollowersofGurmat,GodorientatedSikhsaretendingtolendtheirapprovaltothe
majorityview.ManyofthesesocalledSikhs,proclaimingtobeleadersandbelieversinthe
teachingsofSriGuruGranthSahib,arecaughtinadualityoffaith.Theybelievethatinreality
thereisnothingbeyondthesphereofhumanvisionandintellect.Alltalktothecontraryis
consideredafigmentofimaginationandnonexistent.Thus,suchpeoplerenderthemselvestobe
nonbelieversintheteachingsofSriGuruGranthSahib,exceptforthesakeofformandformality.
ThetruefaithcallsforabsolutebeliefintheWordofSriGuruGranthSahib.

ThetruebelievershaveunshakeablefaithintheWordofSatguru.Itispossiblethatsome
teachingsmaynotbecomprehensibletothemandtheyhavenotyetbecomefamiliarwiththe
experiencesnarratedinaparticularteaching.Trueconfirmationofabeliefcomesthrough
personal,innervisionandexperienceofthegenerallyinvisibleandincomprehensibleTruth.
However,thetrueSikhsoftheSatguru,yetawaitingapersonalexperience,donotlend
themselvestothefollyofnonbelieving.TheystronglyupholdtheveracityoftheteachingsofSri
GuruGranthSahibthroughthought,wordanddeed,eventhoughtheystillhavetoacquiretheir
fullcomprehension.

ItistheirfirmfaiththattheGurbaniinSriGuruGranthSahibistheEternalTruthandworthyof
compliancebytheGursikhsastenetsoftheFaith.Thiscannotbeconstruedasblindfaith.Their
faithisbackedbyinnerconvictionintheattainmentoftheSatguru,followingundeniablepersonal
experiencesofDivinePower.Thus,convincedofthetruefaith,onehasunshakeablefaithin
Gurbaniandnotjustblindfaithoftheignorant.Strengtheningofinnerfaithopensthevistasof
trueGursikhiofthebelieverandhekeepsgaininginspiritualpower,daybyday.

AttheveryentryintothefoldofGursikhi,onbeinginitiatedthroughAmrit,thenewentrantasa
GursikhimbibestheGurmantarandthebasicteachingsoftheFaith.Suchisthepowerfulinfluence
andDivineGraceofAmrit,thatonefeelsanentirechangeofanewbirth.Oneentersaspiritual
lifethatcontinuouslyflourishes.OnebeginstoexperiencetheTruthrevealedinGurbaniandone's
faithgetsstrongertoacquireunshakeablesteadiness.EventheTruththatisyettobeexperienced
isbelievedastheWordofGod,beyondthepaleofdoubt.Onebecomesconvincedthatthe
experienceoftheTruthwillcomewithpracticeofspiritualexercise.Oneiseverhopefulofmore
andmorerevelations,notdespairingorlendingoneselftodoubt.ItcannotbethataTruthnotbe
believedjustbecauseitisyettobefullycomprehended.TheTruthinGurbaniisEternal,evenif
onelacksthepowertounderstandandisyettohaveaninnerexperienceofit.However,theSikhs
wholackinfirmnessoffaithandcastdoubtuponTruthintheGurbani,thattheyhavefailedto
comprehend,borderonapostasyandagnosticism.Anattempthasbeenmadetoremovethe
doubtsofsuchpeoplethroughadiscussioninthefollowingchaptersandtoestablishthatthe
incomprehensibleandinvisibleTruthsinGurbaniareinfacttruebeyondsuspicion.

Thesubjectofdoubtpertainstothenotionthattheinvisiblemaybenonexistent.Theobjectthat
isnotperceptiblethroughthefivehumansensesisbelievedtobenonexistent.Theydonot
recognizeGodasaBeinganddenythattherecouldbeanotherinvisibleworldbesidestheone
thatwelivein.Manydoubtwhetherthereisanyhereafter.Thelighthearted,selfindulgent
pleasureseekershavetheslogan,l8J HI lH oI l= l(Sweetisthisworld,whoknows
aboutthenext?)Itisthismisplacedideathatthisbookisintendedtocorrect.

Eventhoughthesubtle,invisiblecreationisnotgenerallyperceptible,thereisnodenyingofits
existence.Mattersthatappearimaginary,suchasheavenandhell,transmigrationofsouls,
journeyafterdeath,courtoftheangelofdeathandmanyotherrelatedtopicsaretobediscussed.
OnthestrengthofGurmat,theGuru'sWisdomandGurbaniquotations,itwillbeestablishedthat
inthespaceofthevisiblevastskythereismuchsubtlecreationthatisnotperceivablebutlies
hiddenandyetisveryreal.Manysuchaccounts,throughGurbani,willbefoundconvincing.
CHAPTER2THETHEISTANDINFIDEL

ThemainstayofTheismisthebeliefintheEternalGod.Thefoundingprincipleoftheentire
GurbaniinSriGuruGranthSahibistoregardGodas:

ole H0 HIle H0
J l H0 = JHl l H0
TrueisthePrimalbeingsinceBeginning,trueThroughouttheAges.
TrueHereandNow.O'Nanak,ForeverandEverTrue.

However,infidelityisbasedonthepremisethatGodisinvisibleandhencenonexistent.

Theevilaroundtheworldandallcrimederivetheirsourcefromtheprevailinginfidelityandnon
beliefintheEternal,JustGod.TheconvictionthattheAllPrevalentGodiseverthere,nearerthan
thenearestandwatchingallwrongdoings,shalleffectivelydeterallwrongdoers.Worldlygreed
shallbechecked.Presentlymanisdrivenbytheendlessdesireforevenmoreandiscompletely
engrossedinworldliness.TheknowledgeoftheCreatorLord'spresenceshallkeeponeawayfrom
sinandsavehimfromworldlyyearnings,yetthisisrarelycultivated.Itisavailableonlythrough
GurubestowedWisdom,butdevoidofthis,mortalsarecaughtinworldlysnares.

ThoughmanymaypaylipservicetotheexistenceoftheAllPrevalentGod,theessenceofthis
TruthisknownonlytotherareGodorientedones,whohavetrulyexperiencedtheEternalLordin
theirownhearts.

IfmortalsweretoreallyputfaithintheexistenceofGodthroughthought,wordanddeedandfeel
Hispresenceintheirmidst,theywoulddesistfromdebauchery,immorality,thieving,seduction,
cheating,selfindulgence,greedandcollectingillgottenwealth.Ensnaredbyworldliness,onegets
engrossedinevildoingbecausehehasfailedtovisualizetheOverSeeing,OmniscientLord.The
GraceoftheGurubestowsthisrealization.WithoutthewisdomofGuru,themortalsareledastray
indoubt.TheacceptanceoftheGuru'sWisdomaloneleadstoDivineFaithandtheexperienceof
nearnessofGod,WhoiseverWatchful,ListeningandWitnesstoallthedoingsofmortals.

Alltheworldlycheating,falsehoodandunrighteousnessisduetothedenialoftheLord'sBeing
andHisPresence.Thisaccountsforalltheblindcravingsandsinfulbehaviour.Alltheworldly
delusionanddepravityisattributabletotheignoranceofinfidelity.Theinfidelseitherdonot
believeinGodorconsiderHimtobeadistantBeing.SomesetouttofindtheLordinthe
wildernessandwanderingaboutinvaininsteadofconcentratingontheirinnersearchto
experiencetheindwellingLord.ThesecretoftheLordresidingwithinthehumanbodyitself
comesasDivineKnowledgethroughtheGraceoftheSatguru.Thus,mortalsburrowinfutility
withouttheGuru.

ForthedivinelydestinedGursikhstoattainGodrealization,theylivealifeofdedicatedserviceto
theSatgurubydevotion,meditationandhonestliving.Thusopentheirdoorsofspiritual
awakeningandtheKnowledgeDivinedawnsonthem.TheOmnipresenceoftheLordisthen
experienced,withinandwithout.ThefollowingGurbaniillustratesthisprocessinbeautifuldetail:

l=lc 8 H 8 l=U =
l8 H0 l3 3 l=
J l=c o e l8o
l8 Hl3I H HJl Hl8o 9
H = =J
IHl e l= = J 9 JU
l=lc e lIlJ Hl8
e8 lJ lHluo =l l8
8l IUl Jl HlI Hlo
8 I J lH lo 7
l=lc H 8 =
Hl8o HlJ H J H
o3l =H3 leH3l Hl8
8 I J lH l8 =
lHH HH3l= =H llo lc
Hl3I H= =c
o3l 8Jl l=c Hl8
H = o= H= =l8 u=9
IftheLord'sPresenceisrealized,whywouldonedoevil?One,however,isengagedinamassingthe
poisonofillgottenwealthandlivesinfear.Lordisinfactverynear,butthishasnotdawned.
WithouttheSaviourGuru,themortalsaredefraudedbyworldliness.1.
AllpaylipservicetotheTruththatGodisImmanentandcloseby,yettherareonesbyGurus
Graceareconvincedofthis.1.Pause.
NotexperiencingtheLord'sPresenceaswitness,onegoestostealfromanother'shouse.The
plunderedwealth,hecallsitspuriousandyetlivesbyit.Deceivedbyworldliness,oneloses
awarenessoftheDivineWitness.WithouttheGuru,heislostindoubtandgoesastray.2.
UnawareofGodlyPresence,onetellslies.Thefoollivesundertheillusionofthefakeworldliness.
HesearchesfortheDivinewithout,whiletheLorddwellsintheverybeing.TheGurualonecan
dispelthedoubtsandsaveonefromfutilewandering.3.
Thefortunateones,chosenbyDestiny,servetheSatguruandthedoorofspiritualawakening
opensforthem.TheyaloneexperiencetheLordwithinandwithout.SaysNanak,TheLordAloneis
theRealBeingandwhateverappearsisbutHisPlay.4.3.16.
(BhaironM.5Ang.1139)

ThusGurbaniestablishestheuniversalpresenceofGodandthevalidityofTheism.Theinfidelsare
devoidoftheDivineWisdom,senseofbelongingtotheLordandsupportoftheDivineWord.They
liveshamelesslywithoutawarenessorfaithintheDivine.Theyformthemajorityofmortalsinthe
world,livinglivesofwrongdoingstooneanother.OnlytheonesdedicatedtotheLordareridof
doubt,seeingtheLordinallandeverywhere.Noteveninadreamdotheyentertaindoubtsabout
theirfaith.Theyabandonworldlyattachmentandlivealifeofequipoiseandbliss.Thesetheistsdo
goodeventowrongdoers.Theyseenoevilinanyonenordotheyquarrelwithanyoneby
suspectingfalsehood.HavingrealizedtheLord,theyareeverengrossedinthepricelessNaam,
Godremembrance.Thatistheirwholetimeoccupationintheirminds.TheSpintualAmritcauses
theirinnerbeingstoflourishandinlovingdevotionofNaammeditationtheyeverdwellinDivine
Presence.SaysGurbani:

0 l HJH =l 8HJ =JJ =8l

Hl3I lHJ = llu =J l8 l8lu 33 l88l 7
H 0==J IHl l= =J o3H 0lJ 8l
l=lc =l HJ He JH l=H lHU =J 88l =
Abandondeceitandlivealifeofequipoiseandcallnotanyonealiar.MeettheSatguruandacquire
thePricelessNaam,GodRemembranceandthusobtaintheEssence.2.
GetridofdoubtandgetengrossedinDivineContemplationandrealizetheself,O'brother.Know
theLordtobethenearWitnessandpresentinall.Thereafter,canyouindulgeinwrongdoingto
anyone?3.
(RamkaliM.5Ang.883)

EnjoyingtheAmritofDivinePraise,theGodorientatedalwaysexperiencetheindwellingLordand
shunallevildoings.AlltheircaresarethenlookedafterbytheDivinePowerandsuchchosenfew
meetsuccesshereinthisworldandhereafterinthenextworld.Gurbaniteaches:

Jl =l3 H I I
H =3 3 He HI
l=lc =J
8l3 U3 =H H =
O'mymind,enjoythePraiseDivineandAmritofLoveDivine.Hesitatealwaysfromsinful,evil
doingandknowthattheCreatorLordisWitnesstoallyourdoings.Allyouraffairshereand
hereafterTheLordshalllookafter.3.
(BasantM.5Ang.1183)

Thenonbelieversseenot,thoughtheyhaveeyes,speaknoteventhoughtongueisthereandthey
hearnotdespitehavingears.SuchinfidelpersonsexperiencenottheindwellingLordanddelvein
alifeofsin.Gurbanisays:

3 03 =Jlo3 ou Hlo3 Hlo Jl

l=lc =H3 =U H e l =HJl 9
Seeingwiththeeyes,oneisspirituallyblind.Hearingnormally,onehearsnotthePraiseDivine.The
Lordabidingcloseby,onedeemsHimtobeDistant.Suchasinnerlivesinsin,withoutGodly
awareness.1.
(SuhiM.5Ang.741)

Mindoriented,faithlessonesseenotthenearabidingLord.Heabidesnearandisawitnesstoall
thatgoeson,goodorbad.OnlytheGodorientateddevoteesknowthisTruth.Theylivein
respectfulfearoftheLord.WithouttherespectfulfearoftheDivine,Godlydevotionisnot
possible.ItisonlyafterobtainingtheGurmantar(theDivineWord),thebasicteachingsand
becomingimbuedwithNaam,thatonebecomesatruedevotee.ThisistheTheismthatleadsto
blissfulliving.TheessenceistheNaamandNaammeditationleadstoDivineKnowledgeand
Realization.TheGodorientedlovingdevoteesexperiencetheecstasyofNaam.TheNaamAmritis
enshrinedinthetinniestporesofsuchdevotees.TheyexperiencetrueDivineKnowledge.Allother
talkofsuchknowledgeisfake,theboastofegoisticmortals,leadingtomuchargumentationand
tribulations.Suchfalseclaimsdonotholdforlongandarewastefulefforts.TheNaamimbued
enjoytherealfruitofliberation,basedontrueDivineKnowledge.ToenjoyNaamAmritistrue
DivineKnowledgeandDivineContemplation.ThisisuniquetotheinstitutionoftheGuruandnot
foundelsewhere.ItisobtainedatthedoorofGuruNanak.ThoseGursikhsgracedbytheGuru,
experiencetheLordabidingintheirheartsandvisualizeHim.Thesedevoteesdonotmerelytalk,
buthaveundergonehardmeditationthatearnedthemtheDivineGraceofeternalDivineLightin
theirinnerbeing.Thegracedones,abidingbyinternalandouterdisciplineoftheGuru,arealways
engrossedwiththeirinnerself.Themindorientatedlacksuchdisciplineandaregiventomere
show.Theirsuperficialknowledgewithoutthebackingoftruelivingisofnouse.DevoidofNaam
onehasneithershelternorsupport,DivineKnowledgeisoutofreachandoneremainsdumband
ignorant.Themindiseverplungedinthehorribleworldlyoceanandthenonbelieveriscaughtin
thewebofattachment,dealinginworldliness.Heeatstheinedibleandfeelsallotherstobe
similarlyengrossedinworldliness.TheLordGodisnotpartofhisreckoning.Endlessdesires
subjectsuchaonetodeathandrebirth.Infactallthemigratorycreationissubjectedtocyclesof
rebirth.LiberationisonlypossiblethroughDivineGraceasaGodorienteddevoteeandmeditation
ofNaaminone'sheartallthetime.ThusalonedoestheinvertedLotuswithinbecomeuprightto
flourishandthisspiritualFlowerblossomsforth.Thisalsomarksthebeginningofallsuccesswith
Divinehelp.ThetruesageistheonewhohasengrossedhimselfintheGurmatNaam(theDivine
Word)andexperiencedDivineRealizationthroughtheeternalDivineLight.Themindoriented,
ignorantblind,makingfalseclaimsofDivineKnowledge,haveonlyearneddisrepute.Thetrue
spiritualdisciplineismadepossibleonlythroughtheDivineGraceoftheCreatorLordandthusHe
alonebestowsthetruegloryuponHisdevotees.TheSpiritualLightofDivineGloryshinesthrough
theseGodorientatedones.Incontrast,themindorientatedinfidelsdelveintopitchdark
ignorance.NaammeditationaloneleadstospirituallightthatshinesforthtorevealatrueTheist.
Infidelityisbutdespicablefilth.TheKnowledgeDivineofSpiritualNaamishearingoftheEternal
EtherealWord,thatistalkoftheVedas,theHolyScriptures,abidinginheartandrecitedwith
tongue,inone'sinnerself.ThislisteningofNaamcontinuouslyconfirmsbeyonddoubtthereality
ofGodandfaithinHim.TheMagnificentLordappearsinHisfullGlory.Thus,firmnessofNaamin
themindisthetrueknowledgeoftheHolyScripturesforGursikhs.Theexperienceoftruepeace
andcalmnessistheGloryofNaamandattainmentofthisisthetrueobjectiveoflife.Devoidof
Naamarethenonbelievers,undergoingthecyclesoftransmigrationofcountlessbirths.Those
imbuedwithNaamaloneattainliberationfromtransmigration.AbidingofNaamintheheartisthe
trueworshipoftheLordandtruetheism.NaammeditationaloneconfirmstheDivinepresence
everywhere,withinandwithout,inthesky,onthemountaintops,manifestedthroughoutHis
nature.AftersuchundeniableexperiencealoneitbehovestoproclaimtherealityofGod;common
hearsayisofnovalue.TheabovediscussionisverilytheexplanationofthefollowingGurbani:

l=lc =H e H H8l
IHl l= 8 =8l
l= l8o Il3 J8l
H8le 3 He H J8l 9
oH lIo eu H
IHl =lH lH lH H 9 JU
lIo lIo =u H =8l
=lu =lu 8e = e J8l
=lu =J 3 J =8l
l8 H 3 H=l3 J8l 7
lIo luo H I 3 J8l
H0l J3 H0 Hl H8l
HH =ul J J3 J8l
=J uU =8l =
H Hl8o 8luU H Hl
=lc =lc l8ol lJU l8 l
H oH H elH =l
=H Hlu le HHl u
H lIol lHl H8le l= 8l
HHl JUH l3 I=8l
o =3 Il3 =8l
IHl o e =lo8l
l oul lH Hl3
H l8 =0 =l3
8e = Il3 Hl3
Hl Hl H = Hl3
HH3 lHlHl3 H leH
IHl Hl3 U3H =H
HHl Hl e HJH
8u 3c l8= H =HH
H H H0l l3 H
l=H = Jl = eH
el =JU = Hl Hl8
= =J o= Jl =l8 \9
Godabidesnearbyandwitnessesall,yetarareGodorientedoneunderstandsthis.Without
DivinelyFear,devotionisnotpossible.ImbuedwithNaamareeverBlissful.1.
SuchisKnowledgeDivine,Naam,thattheGodoriented,imbuedwiththis,gethonoured.1.Pause.
AllaretryingtonarrateKnowledgeDivine.Sodoingtheygetintoargumentsandtribulation.None
canresistthetemptationtotalktoshowoffscholarship.However,theliberationisattainedonly
bygettingimbuedwithNaamAmrit.2.
KnowledgeandContemplationarebestowedwithGraceoftheGuru.TheLordcomestoAbideonly
throughtruedisciplinedliving.Themindorientedcannarrate,butlackinnerconvictionoftrue
livingofadevotee.ForsakingNaamonefindsnoshelteranywhere.3.
Themindiscaughtinthemeshofworldlypool.Suchsnaresexistforallmortalswithtemptationof
sin.Allthosebornappeartobeundertheswayofdeath.ThelifeobjectiveisattainedbyGod
Remembrancealone.4.
Heistheseer,whoisengrossedinLoveofWordDivine.Themindorientedlosesrespectthrough
selfconceitDivinedevotionisbestowedbyGraceDivine.GlorytotheGodorientedisanactof
GracebytheLord.5.
DarkisthelifeofmortalsandimmaculateisthelightofNaam.WithouttheNaamDivine,thefake
onesarefilthyanddespicable.Theholyscripturesgoadonetolifeofdevotion.Those,whoobey
calltodevotion,experiencetheSpiritualLight.6.
ThevariousholyscripturestrytoinstructinNaammeditation.TheGodorientedattainpeace
throughnobleactofNaammeditation.Theselfcentredsufferthepainoftransmigration.
LiberationisbestowedwhenNaamabidesintheheart.7.
BeliefinNaamDivinebegetsthetruehonourandadoration.Withoutarivaltorecognize,theLord
AloneisReal.Afterthoroughscrutiny,LordAloneisdeartome.SaysNanak,thereisnoneelsebut
theLordAlone.8.1.
(BilawalAshtpadianM.1Ghar10Ang.831

OrdinarymortalscannotcomprehendtheLordbecauseHeisimperceptibleandbeyondphysical,
scientificdeterminingwithhumanfaculties.HisBeingandpresencecannotbedenied.Heis
FathomlessandbothImmanentandTranscendent,SustainerandProviderofall.Heprovides
withoutbeingaskedfor.Heknowseverybody'sneedsandisOmniscient.AllseekerscometoHis
doorwiththeirsupplications.Hehearsthemallandprovidestheneedsofallseekers.Thus,Heis
thenearerthanthenearestandnotfaroff.ThosevisualizeHimwhohavespiritualeyes.Heeven
submitsHimselftoHisdevoteesandholdstheminembrace.HerevealsHimselfintheirbeingsand
theDivineGloryshinesforthontheirfacestosignifytheblessingofmeetingtheDivine.Howto
fathomthegreatnessoftheLordBeloved,whoblessesHislowlydevoteeswithsuchbenevolence
ofallHisGloryinameetingwiththeDivine?Letuskeepbowingatthefeetoftheseerdevotees,
whoarefavouredwiththisGraceoftheLord.WeshouldalsoseekthesimilarDivineBlessingof
honourDivine.ArealizationoftheDivinePresenceisexhilarating,asexpressedinGurbani:

ol=I3 oI3 ouJ = HI H 8J

H8 Hl0= 8= e3 J el HIl HJ
=lH I3 ulo lH Hlo 3 =l UH l=3 Il
l8J e H = 8 HlH HuJ ul 0l u7
Imperishable,beyondcountandmeasureareHisvirtues.FathomlessinHisGreatness,TheLord
abidesinallandyetisAloof.AllareseekersatHisDoorandHeistheonlyProvider,nearerthanthe
nearest,notremoteandManifestcompanion.AllPowerfulLordsubmitstoHisdevoteeslaves,
revealingHisGlorythroughthesemortals!HowcanIrecounttheeulogyofsuchblessedones?
Nanakseekstheboonofplacinghisheadatthefeetofthegracedseers.4.2.5.
(AasaM.1Ang.456)

ThoseblessedwiththeNaamMantar(DivineWord)formeditationfromthedoorofGuruNanak
arefortunatebeyondwords.TheseholyonesareeverfullwithNaamAmritthroughmeditation.
TheyhavediscoveredthemostpreciouscommodityofNaam,thathascometoabideintheir
heartswithcontinuousmeditation.Inspirituallyawakened,NaamistrulytheMostPrecious.
ImbuedwithNaamGloryalone,onecanmakesomeguessoftheDivine'sIncomprehensibleGlory.
TheKnowledgeDivineoftheImperishableLordisrealtothemeditatingdevoteesliketheirown
bodyorgans.TheonessointimatewiththeLordcanvisualizeHisGloryintheircontemplationand
yettheyremainmosthumbleandtheiregoiscompletelyeliminated.Atthishighspiritualstate,
theyattainliberationandimmortalityinthisverybirth.ThisisanactofGraceoftheGuru.Intheir
lifetheyremainunitedwithbothGuruandWaheguru,theLordGod.Thisunioniseternal.
Enjoyingspiritualbliss,suchsaintsareeverspirituallyawakeandmeditateevermoreonGod
remembrancethroughNaam.Thisstateiscompletelysatisfying,oneofequipoise.Thiseternal
commodityisavailableasaDivinegiftfromthehouseofGuruNanakalone,asrevealedin
Gurbani:

l3l3 o=8 H3
I H lH H3
3 =l l= =J H8l
H =U H 88l 9
oH
oIJ o3 H 9 JU
ol=I3 lHU Hlo H
IHl 33 lIo
3 HI luo
3lHU H 3 olH 7
lJ0 l3 =
I 3 HJ
ole I lHl HI
Jl =l H= I =
l3l3 o=8
HJH HHlu H8
Jl Jlu ol8o
= I 3 l8o u7=
Fullysatiatedarethesaints,whoareblestwithNaambytheGuru.Theirgloryisbeyondrecount,
whoaregracedwitheulogyofNaam.1.
MostbelovedisthePreciousJewelofNaamthatisInaccessibleandbeyondmeasure.1.Pause.
ThoseengrossedinloveoftheImperceptibleLord,haverealizedtheessenceofTrueKnowledge
throughwisdomoftheGuru.Devoidofegotisticpride,theyremainengrossedinDivine
Contemplationwhileseeingallanddoingtheirduty.2.
EternalistheirAbode,realizedbyjoiningtheGuru.ThroughHisteachings,intheserviceDivine,
theyremaineverawakespiritually.3.
Satiatedfully,theyremaininequipoiseofDivinemeditation.WiththeGraceoftheGuru,theyhave
obtainedtheDivineWealthofNaam.4.7.23.
(MaruM.5Ang.1006)

ThinkingGodtobeimperceptibleandinaccessible,thenonbelievers,lackinginfaith,giveupand
becomeinfidels,buttheGodorientatedonesrealizeHimattheDooroftheGuru.Thisinvolves
ceaselessNaammeditation.RealizationoftheDivinemakestheirfaithrocksteadyinperceived
presenceoftheEternal,ImmanentLord.TheyvisualizeHimeverywhere.TheGodorientedsaints
withDivinerealizationareeverhearingthesubtlemusicofDivineNaamthroughtheDasamDuar
(TenthDoor),theDivineAbodeinthehumanbody.Gurbaniconfirmsitthus:

oJe H8e =H le 3l
ol=I3 =l Il3 IHl H3l
3U Hl H H8le l
8= l= lJo l8l
TheunstruckDivineWordishearddaynightwithoutinterruption.Guru'sGracehasrevealedthe
imperceptibleLord.IhaverealizedthisbyKnowingtheWordDivine.Prevalenteverywhereisthe
Sovereign,ImmanentLord.7.
(RamkaliM.1AshtpadianAng.904)
CHAPTER3MEETINGTHEPERSONABLEETERNALLORD

EffulgenceoftheAllPervadingLordisexperiencedeverywhereandinallbeingsbytheGod
orientedmortals.TheLimitlessandInvisibleLordisperceivedastheinnerexperienceofDivine
Lightandalsoaspervadingeverywhere.OneenjoystheecstaticLoveDivinethroughtheEffulgent
PresenceoftheLordwithin.However,thisintensespiritualstateisreachedonlythroughDivine
Grace,whenonelosesallfeelingofseparateselfhood,engrossedincontinuousNaam
meditation.ThisismergingoneselfwiththeDivine,withoutanydistinctiveidentityofone'sown.
Oneiscompletelyridoftheafflictionofselfconceitedego,worldlyattachmentandavarice.Thus
oneisrenderedpureandfreeofallfilth.NowtheLordaloneabidesintheheartinAllHisGlory.
ThisisanactofDivineGrace,bestoweduponthebelovedonesoftheLord,whohavetastedthe
NaamAmrit.Toperpetuatethisbliss,thereiscontinuousautomaticprayerbythedevotee.Thus
speaksGurbani:

Hl3 H8l8l8 l3= H H

=lc =lc l= lJo o o H
o o o H0 o Hl lH8lo
JUH HH3 HJ H8le H 0=8lo
el Hl8 eH =l 3l 3Jlo
Jl H olH3 0l l33l = U ulo u9
O'Lord,Effulgent!ShinesThylightinallthethreeworlds.Invisible,Limitless,EternalLordis
realizedbylosingselfhoodcompletely.Burningallselfconceit,worldlyattachmentandavarice,
ridthyself,O'mortalofallfilthwithNaamDivine.BeholdtheGloryofLordatHisDoor,whenthe
GraceDivineisbestowedthroughWilloftheRedeemingLord.O'Nanak,tastingNaamAmrit,
keepingHismemoryintheheart,onelosesallworldlydesire.4.1.
(BilawalM.1Ang.843)

TorealizeImmaculateGod,HisPureNaamistheonlysource.GraceoftheGurubestowsNaamon
adevotee.NaamhastheuniquePower.Naamcontemplation,likethequalityofatouchstone,
impartspuritytoimpuremortalsandremovesthedarknessofspiritualignorance.Thusdawnsthe
lightofKnowledgeDivine.ThecollyriumofNaammakesitpossibletoenvisionResplendentGlory
oftheLordinallbeingsandeverywhere,inwater,overland,asalsointhesky.Evenaniotaof
NaamDivineinheartdispelsallafflictionsofbodyandmind.EfficaciousNaammakesthe
FathomlessLord,Dispellerofallfears.InvisibleandImmaculate,appearintheverybeingofthe
devoteeinallHisGlory.Withboundless,ecstaticdevotionalLoveandtheinnerexperience,the
devoteeislostincontemplation.ToquoteGurbani:

= l33 l3 H lH
H ou l8H lIo I oH
I lIo oH lH Hl ul HJlol lo
l8= lH H = le =lHo lHc l3HlJ l=Hlo
oIlu 8u HHu HoHl H8 = U H
= l8o 0 H = l33 l3 H lH 7
Immaculate,PureandpurifyingofsinnersisNaamDivine.CollyriumoftheGuru'steachingsdispels
darknessofdoubt.ThusthedevoteeenvisionstheLordinallbeingsandeverywhere,inwater,over
landandeveninmidstofsky.AniotaofNaamintheheartbanishesallafflictions.The
Incomprehensible,AllPowerfulLordremovesallfear.SaysNanak,contemplatingofThee,O'Lord,
PurifierofsinfulmindsistheNaamImmaculate.2.
(AasaM.1ChhantAng.456)

Thedevotee,contemplatingNaamisblestwiththeinnerexperience,toenvisionGod,The
Effulgent.SaysGurbani:

oIlu 8lu Jl oIH o

H H3 H le 8l0
= =U l= u u999
FathomlessistheKnowledgeoftheInaccessibleLord,beyondcontemplation.Nanakhasbeenblest
bytheLordHimselfthatrecitingHisNaam,IcontemplateofNaamintheheart.4.111.
(GaurriM.5Ang.202)

ItiscontemplationofDivinethatfurtherGraceDivineisbestowedtoenablethevisionofDivine:

ol=I3 u oI0 HoHl

l lJo =c o3HHl
H3 =3 eU 3 =H
= =U Il =lU IH \7
O'Lord,Eternal,Imperceptible!PrevalentareThouintheverybeing,O'OmniscientOne.
EverywhereIlook.IfindThee!GraceoftheGuruhasbestowedthevisionofLightonNanak.8.2.5
(BhaironM.5Ang.11567)

TheIndestructibleandImperceptibleLord,whocontrolsallbeingsthroughHisLifeForce,Naam,
cometoabideineverymortalastheLordImmanent.KnowingtheyearningsofHisdevotees,He
fulfilstheirdesires.TheGursikhsofSatguruNanakarekindledwithHisEffulgenceandjoyofHis
ecstaticLovewithinandutter:'OGloriousandResplendentSpirit,WAHEGURU,IbeholdThee
everywherethatIlook!'ThisisatruewitnessoftheGodorientedonesandnotamerefigmentof
imagination.Theritualisticutterance'Ram',ThePrevalentLord,availnotforsuchGodRealization.
TheWord,Gurmantar,TheChant,bestowedbytheGurualonehastheNaamForcethatcan
wroughtthemiracleofcomprehendingtheInvisible,Limitless,SupremeLord,Whoisbeyond
comprehension.BynoothermeanscanHebeaccessedorrealized.ItisGraceoftheGuruthat
enablesonetohaveinnerexperienceofDivinePresencewithinandwithout,everywhere.The
LoveDivinegetsperpetuatedinheartsofthedevotees,tobecomeEternal.QuotestheGurbani:

H H =3 H HI l= H l8o Hl8
oIH oI0 ol3 = o3 3lo Hl8
=lHl3 l= 8lo l=3 l8o Hl8
I = H8le leo l8 l8lu =lHo Hl ol8
= ol oHU J I l= 3 lJo HHl8
o lHlo lHl lJo o lHlo ol8 9
MerechantingRam.AllPervadingLordisrealizednot.TheSupreme,Impassiveand
IncomprehensibleOneisMeasureless,beyondallmeasure.HedefiesallattemptstoevaluateHim
andRealizednot.RevealedisHethroughWordoftheGuruandcomestoabideinthemindofthe
devotee.O'Nanak!FathomlessisHeThatpervadeswithinbytheGraceoftheGuru.Realized
throughHisOwnGrace,Hethenabandonsnot.1.
(BihagreKiVarM.4Ang.555)

HowamazingisthiswonderfulTruth!TheLordSupreme,knowntobebeyondhumanreckoning
andFathomless,isrealizedwithinone'sownbeingwithGraceoftheGuru.

eJ o0H l8o
lHJ = =U H3 oIlu 8lu H le Il el8o JU
Lookatthiswonderment!TheLordSupremeknowntobeIncomprehensible,isrealizedwithinthe
heartbytheGraceoftheGuru.Pause.(3.14.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.612)

Theword'el8o',bestowed,inaboveGurbaniquotehasspecialsignificance.Realizationthrough
theGraceisnotatimelyphenomenonbutaneternalgiftoftheGuru.

THEWAYTOGODREALIZATION

ThebelieversinDivinePathoftheWorddevotethemselvestoceaselessNaammeditation.Thisis
theTrueWorshipofGodbytheGodorientedones.ThiscontemplationofNaaminmindleadsto
tastingofNaamAmrit.EngrossedintheAmrittaste,theydelveindeepcontemplation.Thenthese
littleSwanbirdsofspiritsettheircontemplativethoughttowardssearchoftheFathomlessLord,
OceanDeepoftheJewelsofallVirtues,untiltheyfindHim!Thuswithintheregionofthehuman
bodybetweennavelandtheseatoftheHighest,thissearchofDivineislikeadeepplungeinthe
FathomlessOceanoftheVirtuousLord.ThisLoveyearningistheWorshipTrueoftheLordthat
leadstotheEffulgentKnowledgeDivinewithintheconsciousness.Allelseisexcludedandonly
PresenceofTheLordisfeltwithinandwithout.Thereisnoscopeforelse.

ThisistheGurmatway,trueguidanceoftheGuru,embeddingofNaaminconsciousnessthat
banishesselfhoodofegoandleadstoattainmentofimmaculatepurity.Suchaoneisengrossed
evermoreinNaamContemplationandNaamimbuedoneisasinglemindeddevoteeoftheLord
True.GraceoftheGurubestowsthishighspiritualconsciousness.

DescribedaboveistheuniquemethodoftheGurutocomprehendtheImpassiveLord,Whois
SelfExistentandIncarnatesnot,beyondhumancomprehension.ThisEssenceofKnowledge
DivinekeepsthedevoteefirminhisFaithofselfconvictionofthemind.TherealizationofDivine
aloneenablesonetounderstandandinterpretthoughtsDivineofGurbani:

IlJ Il HI 3I o= Jl o H
H8e 8l0l H U H o= Hlo eH
Ho Hl lH e 0llo Jl H 3 olu=8l
8=H l8 H o= H Hl3Il 8 88l
oIH oI0 ou oHl IHl3 8= Hlo
H Jl l03 H Jl 3 H Hlo
I Hel o=uU =ulo =JU =J= H8l
= el el8o JH o= Hlo =8l \7
ThereisnootherworshipsavethatofFathomlessLord,Treasurehouseofvirtues.Contemplating
WordDivinethatisDispellerofallfearanddoubt,Iknownotofanotherworthy.5.
Conqueringthemindisknownthepurespirituality,anddeeplyimbuedgetsonewithLoveDivine.
InthelightofGuru'steachings,IshunallthoughtofdualityanddevotetoOneLordAlone.6.
Guru'sWisdomhasrevealedjustOneLord,EternalThatincarnatesnotandisSovereignTrue.
BrimmingwithLoveDivinethedevoteeswavernot,theirFaithisofselfconvictionofmind.7.
AstheLordHimselfprompts,soHisdevoteetrueinterpretsTruththroughGraceDivine.Says
Nanak,IhaveonlyOneCompassionateLordofthemeekandrecognisenoneother.8.2.
(SarangM.1AshtpadianAng.1233)

VISIONOFTHELORDETERNAL

UniquenessoftheAccomplishedGuruisthatcontemplationofHisWord,imbeddinginmindand
recitingceaselessly,TheInvisible,IncomprehensibleLord,OmniscientandImmanentisenvisioned
inHisAbode,hidden.HisEffulgentPresenceisexperienced:

U ul 8l0l Hl H H HHJ H Hl
oleHc oI0 o HoHl Il Ic =l el 9
EnshriningandContemplatingofDestroyerofevil,LordImmanentandEnticing,repeatingHis
Naaminheart,AccomplishedGuruhasgracedtoenvisionwithintheLordInvisible,
UnapproachableandLimitless.1.
(DhanasriM.4Ang.668)

Themortalsbelievethevisiblecreationtobetrueandlastinganddenytheinvisible.However,
WisdomoftheGuruteachesthattheOnlyRealityistheEternalLord,Invisible,beyondreachand
comprehension.Allthevisiblecreationistransitoryandfalse:

H H H H 3 H lo H
H0 HlJ8 ole o u H
oIH oI0 o o 8JH u
ole HIel J l JHl o= H H
ImbuedismymindwithLoveDivine.EternalismyBelovedLord,Primal,Fathomless,Providerofall.
Impassive,beyondreachandLimitlessisLordSupreme.PrimordialBeing,Hehasbeenthroughthe
ages,soisHeandevershallHeBe.Knowallelse,creation,tobefalseandtransitory.
(AasaM.1ChhantAng.437)

SupremeistherealityoftheInvisibleandUnapproachableLordinGuru'steachings.VisionofThis
LivingSpirithaspromptedtheGurutomakethefollowingsupplicationtotheOmniscientLordand
sohashetaughthisfollowers,theGursikhs:

oIH oI0 o o l03 =J JHl

Hl ul HJlol ll l =lc =lc Hl3 3Hl 7
O'LordImmanentandIncomprehensible!GrantmeThyOwnProtection.PrevadethThouinwater,
overlandandinmidstofsky,everywhere.ShinesforthThyspiritinallbeings.2.
(BilawalM.1Ang.795)

EventhemostaccomplishedmortalcannothaveaccesstotheIncomprehensibleLord.The
Compassionate,CarefreeLord,OmniscientisrealizedonlythroughtheGraceoftheGuru,
meditatingonNaam.RarearesuchGodorientedonesandblessedarethey.TheseDivinelyblest
onesareeverengrossedandonewiththeBeingoftheEternalLord.Enjoyingtheirhighspiritual
stateofEquipoise,theykeepsingingPraisesDivine.TheirNaamimbuedtongueisnevertiredof
Naamrecitation.
DivinePraiseistheonlySolaceofthesedevotees.TheIncomprehensibleLordthatisbeyond
evaluationabidesintheirhearts.Mortalsengrossedinworldlinessknownotaboutthe
TranscendentLord,realizedonlybytheDivinelydevotedfew.NaamDivine,taughtbytheGuru,
abidinginone'smind,helpsunitewithLordSoDescribed.SaysGurbani:

oIH oI0 ==J

o lHJ= oIH ouJ
ol =l8 H= l3H I H8el Hl8o 9
3u H=lJ H 3u =lJ
I = H8e Hl0 HH=lJ
ole I =lJ le 3l H Jl H l8o 7
OIncomprehensibleLord,carefree!ThouareeverCompassionate,O'FathomlessOne!Such
InaccessibleLordisrealizedthroughGuru'sWord.1.
TheyaloneserveThee,whoreceiveThyGrace.SuchonesmergeintoTheethroughGuru'sWord.
EnjoyingtheAmritofNaam,thetongueiseverrecitingThyVirtues.2.
(MaruM.3Ang.1067)

H0 HlJ8 IlJ Il
He HJl 3 H ul
oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l IHl Hl =Hl8e 9
ol lH J uu 8l
I Hel 8 =8l
= H =H =c o3l IH3l Hl lHl8e 9=9
FathomlessistheLordEternal!MyheartissolacedonlythroughcontinuousPraiseDivine.
IncomprehensibleOneiscomprehendednot,yetHedwellsintheheartofGodoriented.15.
TheLordstandsAloofwhileallthemortalsgetworldlyinvolved.TheonegracedbyTheGuruonly
realizesHim.O,Nanak,Naamabidingintheheart,throughGuru'steachings,unitesonewiththe
Lord.16.3.17.
(MaruM.3Ang.1061)

ThevastignorantmajorityrejectsevenameresuppositionoftheEternalLordwithfaithless
denial,yetthisLordinHisCompassionprovidesandsustainsthemall.HeistheEstablishedSource
andCentreofalltheismandDivineWisdom.

ThetrueandundeniableFaithintheismcomesthroughNaammeditationandconsequentGod
realizationwithinandexperienceofHisEffulgencewithinandwithout.O,LordIndestructibleand
EternalandReal!ThouarerealizedonlybythedevoteesofNaamDivinethroughceaseless
devotion,mergingtheiridentitycompletelyinThee.ThisisThyOwnGrace!

O,InaccessibleLord,nonehasfoundThyLimit.AllmortalssurviveunderThyProtectionand
Providence.AllthatcomestopassisThyWillDivine.GraceDivinealonehelpsoneinGod
orientation.ThouaretheCreatorLord,EverTrue.Thereisnoneelse,butThouAloneCreatorofall
thatexists.Havingcreated,Youpervadeallandeverywhereandprovidecareandsustenance.O,
Incomprehensible,FormlessandImmaculateLord!nonecanvisualizeYourdepthandlimit.You
alonecancomprehendThyDivineSelf.Those,onwhomYoubestowYourGraceforRealizationof
Divine,itcomesthroughthelightofGuru'sWisdom.ThusspeaksGurbani:

ole HIle el8ol3 e3

I = H8le 3
3u H=lJ H 3lJ HH=lJ 3 o Hl lHl8e 9
oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l
Hlo H3 3l H8l
lHU 3u = l3= 0=lJ 3 o HlI l8e 7
J l H0 JHl H8l
o HH o= =8l
H H = He3 o lH= J0l8e =
oIH oI0 o o
=l8 H 3 =
o o lJ o IH3l ol 8l8e u
Eternal,Compassionate,LordofallProvidence!RealizedthroughWordoftheGuru.Mergeinto
You,allYourdevotees,throughGraceDivine.1.
NonehasfoundYourLimit,OIncomprehensibleOne.AllthebeingsareunderYourshelter.Will
Divineisalwaysdone,YouAloneprovideGuidanceforPathTrue.2.
LordisEternalandforevershallHebe.AllthatexistHeAlonecreatesandthereisnonebesides.He
takescareofall,andallreceiveHisprovisions.3.
InaccessibleandInvisibleistheLimitlessOne.NonecanevaluateYourcreationofSelf
Manifestation.YouAlonecancomprehendThyownSelfthatisrealizedthroughGuru'sWisdom
andGraceDivine.4.
(MaruM.3Ang.1060)

Inreality,God,WAHEGURU,TheEcstaticLord,isIncomprehensibleandInvisible,yetteachingsof
theGuru,GurbaniandGurmantarNaamcontemplationcanenvisionandenvisageHim.ThisGod
orientationistheonlywaytoRealization.

oIH oI0 o J IHl Jl H 99

IncomprehensibleLordisInvisible,KnownonlywithGodorientationthroughtheGuru.11.
(SuhiVarAng.789)

Also:

8JH o e=
oIH oI0 o o=
el el8o I Il8e Jl luo=J IHl I3l HlU 9
LimitlessistheSupremeLord,God,Inaccessible,Invisibleandbeyondcomprehension.
CompassionateFriendofthemeek,CherisherLordoftheUniverse!ContemplateofHimunder
GuidanceoftheGuruandthusyoushallberedeemed.1.
(MajhM.5Ang.98)

TheredeemedonesalonecancontemplateofHimthroughGuru'steachings.Engrossedthusone
canenvisionandenvisageHim.ThisisthegoalofGodContemplationthroughceaselesspractice.

oIH oI0 o o
= lHH le =\9
Inaccessible,Invisible,SupremeistheLord!O'NanakmeditateonHimdayandnight,ceaselessly.
3.9.15.
(SuhiM.5Ang.740)

GuruNanak,inallhistenforms,wasthusfacetofacewiththeEffulgentLordandeverBlissful.
SatguruinfusedthetechniqueofGodContemplationinhisGursikhs,sothattheytoocanbehold
theLordinHisfullSplendourandGlory.ThisistheUniquegiftoftheHouseofGuruNanak,thatis
opentopersonalverificationandachievement.WithoutsuchaRealization,goesnotthe
poisonouseffectofegotisticinfidelityandapostasy.ItisGraceoftheGurubestowstheartofGod
Contemplation.Suchblestonescryoutinecstaticjoy:

llu lHlu llu Jl Jl Jl H

HH eu IlJ Il
=c Hlo I = H I I 8l HlU 9
eH 3 8 l3
HI Uu 8l Hl3
oIH oI0 HoHl o I l= 3 H0 luo8l HlU 7
H =U HlJ H8 U8
=Il eH = l= 8
U0 o oI0 u UJ HJ I e8l HlU =
IlJ Il olH3 H 3
H=l3 l8o lHH le =H
Il 8u l3 = HI =c H = HJlH HH8l HlU u97=
WiththediscipleshipoftheGuru,countlessaretheenchantingpleasures.TheProfound,
FathomlessLordhasblessedmewithhumanlifeandIhavecometopossessallthenineworldly
treasures,thepowersDivineandlimitlesswealth.1.
ContemplationofDivineisbestowedonmebyGraceoftheGuru.MyLordisInaccessibleand
Incomprehensible.YetIbeholdHimandbecomeimmaculatewithHisvision.Allthose,whoaremy
spiritualkithandkin,arealsoredeemed.2.
ManyseekHimthroughallavailablemeans.YetarareoneisblestwithHisvision.Lofty,Limitless
andInaccessibleisAbodeDivine.YettheGuruhasblessedmetoenvisionthis.3.
DeepandProfoundistheAmritNaamDivine.Redeemedistheone,whoenshrinesNaaminthe
heart.TheGurucutsasunderallhisshacklesandsaysNanak,suchdevoteeenjoysmerger
completewiththeLordinspiritualstateofEquipoise.4.16.23.
(MajhM.5Ang.101)

TheaboveGurbaniquoteillustratesthebenedictionsofDivinegifts.Theneediscomplete
surrendertotheGuruandconstantdevotion,followingHisteachingsandNaamcontemplation.
Suchadevoteeneversufferswant,worldlyorspiritualandenjoysthehighstateofEquipoise,
higherthanthethreecommonstatesofRajo(Passion),Tamo(Ignorance)andSato(Benevolence).
ThemainobjectiveofGodRealizationisachieved,thatushersenjoymentofenchantingpleasures
countless.Notonlypersonalimmaculacyandredemptionareattained,butalsosimilarlybenefited
areallthosedearonesofsuchadevotee.ThuswidensthecircleofGodorientedonesunderthe
tutelageoftheGuru.Itbecomesaselfgeneratingprocess.

ThereisnootherTrueGurubesidesSriGuruGranthSahib,enshriningtheRevealedGurbani,in
thepresentage.TheblestGodorientedonesencourageotherstoacceptshelterDivineofthe
HolyLivingSpiritoftheGurus,SriGuruGranthSahib.Manyarethusredeemedthroughinitiation
ofNaamconductedbytheBelovedFiveinPresenceofSriGuruGranthSahib.Thisisinaccordance
withtheabovequote,'Allthose,whoaremyspiritualkithandkinarealsoredeemed.

WastedaretheritualisticpursuitsofsomeotherfaithsandthetruebeholdingoftheLordis
experiencedbythefortunatedisciplesoftheGuru,gracedbytheHouseofGuruNanak.Rareare
thesetruedevoteesamongtheteemingmillionsofmortals.Highistheirspiritualstation,beyond
commonreach,bestowedonthemeritofhighWisdomDivinethroughGraceoftheGuru.Their
onlySupportistheLordDivine.TheNaamChantofmiraculouspowersDivineisinitiatedonlyin
theHouseofGuruNanakduringtheinitiationceremony.ThisuniqueGiftisnotavailable
elsewhere,astheLord,Himself,bestowedNaamonGuruNanakforuniversalgoodand
Redemption.NaamisdeeplyProfound,withqualityoftouchstonetoinducespirituality.O'Lord!
TheheartthathasimbibedNaambecomesimmaculateandRedeemed!!Heisridofallshacklesof
birthanddeathandbecomesimmortalinhighspiritualstateofEquipoise.Theaboveisonly
restatementoftheprecedingGurbaniquote.

SuchdevoteesareblessedwithexperienceofDivinePresencewithinandtheyenjoyblissasgift
Divine.TheyareinaperpetualstateofGodmeditationandEquipoisethatisentirelydifferent
fromtheyogicfanaticmeditation,devoidofGodlyrelationship.ThisismostecstaticAmrit
experienceofGodlyLovethatdefiesallattemptsforadequatedescription,bestknowntothe
enjoyerhimself.SaysGurbani:

H H 8 3
I = 0 Hl =
HJH HHlu Il l= o3l H H H8l H HlU 9
oIH oI0 HlJ8 H
=c =c o3l =3
He ol3 Hlo = e3 = l= o HlU 7
AllisBlissfulwithGraceDivine,ImbibingWordoftheGuruinheart.EngrossedinEquipoisestateof
Godlymeditation,theenjoyeraloneknowstheAmritBliss.1.
InaccessibleandIncomprehensibleistheLordmine,thatpervadesallbeingsandabideseverso
close.Bestowerofalllife,HeremainsTranscendentandAlooftoo.Rareistheonewhorealizes
Him.2.
(MajhM.5Ang.106)

WithoutthekindtutelageoftheGuru,manyarethoseyogisandmeditators,whoengagein
fanaticmeditationandritualsrelyingontheirparticularsectarianfaiths.However,theynever
deriveanyspiritualbenefittowardsGodrealization.Theirconfusedeffortsgoinvain.Invisible
Lord,beyondreckoning,isrevealedinthemindofaGursikhbyGraceoftheGuru.Theirdark
ignorance,conceitofselfhood,anddoubtsarealltotallyeliminatedbyGuru'steachings.

Whatisneedediscompletesurrenderandgivingupdualityofhankeringaftermakebelievehopes
ofspirituality.Withthisframeofmind,atrueseekertakingrefugeinholycongregationofthe
HouseofGuruisridofallfearsofbirthsanddeaths.Transmigrationisnomoreforhim.Allhis
hopesandobjectivesarefulfilledbytheverysightoftheGurulikesaintswhenheaccepts
initiationtopledgeundividedloyaltytotheGuru.ChantoftheGuru'sWordandacceptanceofHis
basicteachingsbringinaphenomenalchangeinthebeingofthedevotee.Hecomestoliveby
contemplationofDivinewitheachbreath.Newjoyandhappinessmakethemindtoblossom
forth.Thus,TheLordbecomeshismainstayandlifeSupport,WhoseDivineVirtueshesingsfor
selfrejuvenationandflourishing.HereissuitablequotefromGurbani:

Hlo HlJ ou
I3 Hl=lJ I Il8 o
I lu olH3 Jl H Jl luol8 luol8 H l8o HlU 9
HH ul H = 3 o=
HuHlI HH H lHc=
oH Hu J= c3 I eHl8o HlU 7
oIH oI0 l= lHl3 Jl Hl
Hlu= lHu luo=lJ lIol
el lHcl 0= = Il H Jl HlJ Icl8o HlU =
oe HI =lo lu
H HJH Jl H =
Jl8 l= HoHl o U = = HlJ ol8o HlU u7=7
SupportoftheLordinmindismylifebreath.AdevoteelivesbysingingVirtuesDivine,Countless.
TreasureHouseofVirtuesistheAmritNaamDivine.ContemplatingofNaam,IenjoytheBliss.1.
CherisheddesireofthedevoteefindsSolace.CompanyofSaintsridshimofbirthsanddeaths.His
lifeobjectiveandhopesarefulfilledbytheveryVisionoftheGuru.2.
SeersandspiritualseekersContemplateofHim,yettheyfailtoComprehendtheInvisibleOne,I
beyondreach.Howeverwhendoubtandselfegoarenomore.GururevealstheLordinmindofthe
devotee.3.
HappinessofBliss,RedemptionandalltreasurescomethroughNaamContemplation,Sourceofall
spirituality.WhenitpleasestheLordofmine,O'Nanak!Naamcomestoabidewithin.4.25.32.
(MajhM.3Ang.1034)

ThetreasureofBlissfulredemptionisbestowedononeengagedinsinglemindeddevotionof
Naam,thesourceofallthatisspiritual.TheLord,representedbyNaamalsocomestoabidewithin
withalltheResplendentEffulgenceDivine.EvenGuruNanakseeksthedustofthefeetofsuch
holysaintslivinginGodlyPresenceandteachesustomakesimilarsupplicationatDoorofthe
Divine.TheirverysightissofulfillingandagreathelptowardsGodRealizationorelsemanystrive,
O'Lord!toseeThee,butinvain.DivineRealizationisThyOwnGrace!Byhimselfmortalisneither
astupidnoraseer.ItisallThyownPlay.SaysGurbani:

= H = lHo
=3 H l= 3
oIH oI0 8o3 ouJ 3l =lHl3 =J H8l HlU =
= H3 =l eJ lo
ol8 l8o Jl 3 eo
eH 3 H o== = lH H8l HlU u9u
Nonebyhimselfisstupidoraseer.AllisThyOwnPlay.O'FathomlessLord,InvisibleandIIbeyond
Contemplation!Thoudefyallevaluation.3.
GrantmetheboonofdustoffeetofholySaints.IbegofthisatThyDoor.BeholdingSightofThy
Saints,mindgetsfulfilledandO'Nanak!GodRealizationcomeseasy!4.1.14.
(MajhM.5Ang.98)

FormlessistheLord!HowthencanHebeenvisagedthroughhumanfaculties?Onlythoseare
blessedwithsupernaturalvisionDivine,whoarefirstblessedwithNaamdedication.Thusonly
theycanenvisiontheInvisible,LimitlessLord,WhoisboththeCreatorandDestroyerofallthe
visiblecreation.Howperplexing!TheCreatorofallthatisvisibleisInvisibleHimself.Rarearethe
oneswhocanenvisionHim,blessedwithsimilarDivineVirtuesandDivineSight.Thisisagift
bestowedontheGodorientedwithGraceoftheLord,aftertheinitialblessingoftheGuruand
ceaselessmeditationonNaam.Thefinalandhighestspiritualstate,withGraceDivine,isreached
onmergerofthedevotee'sidentitywiththeLordHimselfandthusthevisionSupernaturaland
GodRealization!

ole o o
o u ul Uu
H HlJ =3 8= H8l IHl H =lo 9
JU =l HlU =l l=l H luo=lo
l3H lo =lc =lc elo IHl o =lo 9 JU
3 el8o l= H8l
3u l8 eH o= =8l
I He = H e= H lH HH=lo 7
3 o H0 lHHJ
I3l 3
IHl H lH H lH HJlH HHlu I=lo =
ole I I= 3
3u HJl l3H H
3u l8 o= =8l H0 I Hel 3 =lo u
oIH oI0 lHl3 Jl 8l
ol l= =lJ 3 lJ lH8l
I = H8le luo8lo H8e Hl= H =lo
ThePrimal,LimitlessLordisallbyHimself.HeistheCreatorandDestroyeroftheCreationHimself
HimselfHemanifestsinall.HonouredaretheGuruorientedones.1.
Iamsacrificewithallmybeinguntothose,ContemplatorsofFormlessLord'sNaam.FormlessLord
ismadeComprehensibletotheGuruorientedasmanifestinginallbeings.1.Pause.
Thou,O'Lord,CompassionateandMerciful.ThereisnoneelsebesidesThee.GurubestowsNaam
throughHisGraceandthosecontemplatingofNaammergeinLord,theNaamIncarnate.2.
ThouarecreatingeternallyandFullareThytreasurehousesofthegiftsofDivineDevotion.The
GuruorientedarebestowedwithNaamandtheirmindsareimbuedwithLoveDivine.Intheir
ecstaticfeelingofGodLovearetheyeverlost.3.
MayIeversingofThyVirtuesO'Lord!O'myBeloved!MayIeverbefullofpraiseforThee.Youare
theonlyLordTrue,withoutarival.ThroughGuru'sGracemayThoubeRealized.4.
InvisibleandIncomprehensibleOne,nonehaseverfathomedThee.MeetingTheeinSpiritualUnion
isthroughThyGrace.ContemplatingDivineisthroughWordoftheAccomplishedGuru,Meditating
TheWordisthesourceofallBliss.5.
(MajhM.4Ang.129130)

JustastheJewelofNaamlieshiddenineverybeing,beyondindividualcomprehension,similarly
theLordremainsInvisible.EngagedinchantingofGuru'sWord,astheIncantation,theinner
brightJewelofNaamisrevealed.SoalsotheInaccessibleandbeyondhumancontemplation,the
LordtheHighest,remainsInvisibletillContemplationofGuru'sWordceaselesslyleadstoNaam
UnificationwithLord,NaamIncarnateandtheindividualsoulsparkswiththeLightofDivineSpirit.
ThuschantingtheIncantationoftheGuru'sWordshowersmanyaSpiritualblessings.TheLimitless
EffulgenceofNaamJewelrevealstheonenessofindividualspiritwiththeSpiritDivine.Hidden
natureofthefundamentalunityoftheindividualspiritandtheDivineSpiritisnotaproofagainst
theirrealityandexistence.Fireliesdormantinwooduntilitisawakenedthroughappropriate
meansandtorevealitself.Eventhewisestofthewiseweredenyingthepresenceoffireinwood
untilitwasrevealed.Likewise,themortals,ignorantblindwiththeirownfancifulthoughtsare
denyingtheexistenceofindividualsoulandDivineSpirit.Theseincludeeventherenowned
scientists.Theyneedspectacularproof.Theirmisfortuneliesinthattheinductiverevelationis
illusiveforthem,yetthisinitselfcannotformthebasisforestablishingnonexistenceofGodand
individualspirituality.Itisverymuchacaseofindividuallimitationandinabilitytoexperiencethe
Divine.

Thewholecreationwasbeingsweptbythespiritualignorance.ItwasGuruNanak,intenFormsof
Guruship,disseminatingtheSameDivineTruthandfinallySriGuruGranthSahibeternally,has
revealedthepersonalwitnessingoftheFormless,Immaculate,EternalLordasaRealBeing.The
numerousGodorientedones,whoexperiencedtheEffulgentLordintheirownbeings,further
confirmedthis.Thustheworldcametorealizethetheism,abandoningtheignoranceofinfidelity.
ThenewrayofFaithDivinepiercedthroughthedarkignoranceofdisbelief.

SuchwasuniversalresponsetotheonsetofFormlessNaaminthedarkageofdisbelief,thatthe
atheistscameoutoftheirdisillusionment.ManyofthepredestinedDivineorientedoneswere
rejuvenatedspirituallybeholdingtheEffulgentPresenceoftheLord.Manyseerswereyearningfor
agesforamomentaryflashofDivinityandmanymythologicalgodslikeBrahma,Indraetc.were
searchinginvain.ThisexperienceofenvisioningTheLordwasmadepossibleintheHouseof
NanakfortheGuruorientedGursikhswithintheirownbeings.IntheirecstaticjoyofDivine
experience,thesedevoteessangtheGurbanithus:

o3l o H8l lo
H 3 I lo
oIH oI0 H 3 U0 I = H8le =lo 9
JU =l HlU =l =l HlJ H H=lo
H3 lo H0 u =Il eH =lo 9 JU
Hlu= lHu lHH =U l=e
8JH l8e luol8l lJe
=lc 33lH HlJ 3 =U I lHl lJe I=lo 7
InvisibleLordwithinisexperiencednot.JewelofNaamlieshidden.Inaccessibleand
IncomprehensibleLordistheHighestBeing.YetHeisenvisionedthroughWordoftheGuru.1.
SacrificeamIwithallmybeinguntoThee,OGuru,theBestowerofNaamintheDarkage.The
belovedholySaintshaveSupportofFaithDivine.FortunatearetheybeholdingTheLord.1.Pause.
TheseersandthoseengagedinSpiritualpursuitSeekHim.BrahmaandIndracontemplateofHim
intheirhearts.CountlessmythologicalgodssearchforHim.OnmeetingtheGuru,InaccessibleLord
isfoundwithin,abidingintheheartsandthedevoteesingsofhiminecstaticjoy.2.
(MajhM.5Ang.130)

ThemeditationbygodsBrahmaandIndrareferstotheritualmeditationofHatthYoga.Thereal
meditationofGodlyLoveislearntfromtheGuru.TeachingthiswayofmeditationofGuru'sWord
notonlybringsawarenessoftheBeingofFathomlessLord,butalsoimpartstheconvictionofHis
AllPrevalentWillasCreator,Provider,SupremeLordofallbeingsandOmnipresent.Itteaches
meditatingonthisCompassionateandLovingGod,LimitlessandeverPresent.SaysGurbani:

8JH HH luo8lo
I 3 l8J Hl3 8lo 9 JU
= ==J el8o
Hlo H3 HI l3
oIH oI0 He 8o3
lHHl H I H3 7
ContemplateofFathomless,SupremeLord.AwarenessofthisisbestowedbyAccomplishedGuru.
1.Pause.
DoerAloneistheLordCompassionate,ProvidingandcaringforallHisCreation.Inaccessibleand
IncomprehensibleistheEternalFathomlessOne.ContemplateofHim,O'mindthroughWordof
theAccomplishedGuru.2.
(GaurriGuareriM.5Ang.184)

IndeedtheLordistrulyGreat,InaccessibleandFathomlessasalsoCarefree.Itisnoteasyto
envisionHim.ThosewhoarepredestinedalonecometojoinholyonesattheHouseoftheGuru.
Theygetridoftheworldlyattachmentfirst,tobeabletotreadthePathDivine.Itbecomes
apparentthenthatNaamContemplationisordainedbytheWillDivine.Thegracedonesalone
engageinlovingdevotiontoNaamandwinTheDivinerecognitionastruedevotees.Themarked
distinctionofsuchdevoteesisthattheyacquiresimilartranquillisedvisionwhileviewinggoodor
badandtheiregoofselfconceitiscompletelybanished.TheyperceiveGodeverywhere.The
fortunateonesenjoytheintensespiritualstateoftheequipoise.TruedevoteesofLordwithBroad
Visionareeverblissful,unaffectedandrealrenouncersevenashouseholders.Theylivealifeof
equipoisewithchildlikesimplicityasGodorientedones.TheyenjoyplayfullovewiththeirLord,
whorespondsasaLovingandCaringFathertoensuretheirhappiness.

ItisnotpossibletocomprehendallVirtuesofInvisibleLord,Whoisbeyondcomprehension.The
experienceofOnenesswithHimaloneistrulysatisfying.However,suchapossibilityisanactof
DivineGraceandpredestined.RealizationofTheDivinebytheGodorientedislikebeholdingthe
PresenceofTheLord.TheyareeverengrossedincomplyingwiththeDivineWillandchantsuch
likeprayers:"OLord!Thoualonearethedoerofallthatcomestopassandcreatorofalluniverse.
ProvisionofearthandallthebeingsareThyowncreation.GuruNanakhasbroughtusunderThy
refuge.ThoukeepusalwaysunderThyownLovingcare".SaysGurbani:

= HlJ8 oIH ouJ

l=U lHlo ==J
=lc lH= lHH HlI 8 H l=l0 HIl3 =H l8e 97
J=H 8 H H== =Jlo
8 el8 HHHl HJlo
JUH Hl8 3 8= 8 H IHl HJlH HHl8e 9=
Jl = I3 He H=Hl
8 Hl8 o3l3 UeHl
ol= I =lJ 8J 3l lHU l3 3 l8e 9u
oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l
3 lHlo H 8 lH8l
IHl Ic l8o l3 H =U lH ul HH3l= ll8e 9
3 o =3 = =
lHHlc Ul8 ul H u
H = Hl l8o Jl eo Jl = H l8e 99
TheGreatMagnificentLordisInaccessibleandFathomless.HowtomeetthisCarefree,Supreme
One?Abidesheamongtheholyones,whosetieofworldlinessiscutasunderbytheLordandthus
putonPathDivinetorealizeHim.12.
AdevoteeisonewhoisabletodiscernTheWillDivine.Hecontendsbothgoodandbadwith
tranquilsameness.TheoneridofselfhoodrealizestheOneLordandthisGuruorientedmerges
withLordinequanimityofEquipoise.13.
EverinBlissarethedevoteesofDivine.Theyarechildlike,unaffectedandtruerenouncers.They
indulgeinchildlikeplayfulnesswiththeirLovingandCaringFatherDivine.14.
NonehaseverfathomedtheUnapproachableandIncomprehensibleOne,butRealizedthroughHis
OwnGrace.LordisrevealedthroughtheGurutothose,whoaresodestinedbyHisGrace.15.
ThouAloneareTheDoerofallcauseandeffectthateverhappens.AllThyCreationhaveThouput
onearth.SlaveNanakhassoughtrefugeatDivineDoorandnowitisuptotheLordtosavehis
honourasitmaypleaseHim.16.1.5.
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.1076)

InteachingsoftheGuru,theformlessLordisbelievedtobetheSoleCreatoreternally.ThusHe
hasbeensungwiththisattributeinlovingdevotion.AsonedelvesincontemplationofNaam,the
LordisrevealedastheOnemitigatingeveryone'ssorrowsandpain.TheLordenjoysSelf
SatisfactioninHisownstateofUnapproachableLimitlessness,beyondhumancomprehension.
HoweverHerevealshimselftoabideinthebeingofadevoteethroughtheGuru'sgrace.He
bestowsHisownvirtuesonthosewhopraiseHimceaselesslyincontemplationoftheGuru's
Word.Suchdevoteesarethenexemptfromthepersonalaccountingfortheirdeedsandnoneever
callsthemforsuchaccounting.

Thoughthetrinityofgods,Brahma,VishnuandMaheshlayclaimstodivinityandposeas
contemplatorsoftheDivine,yettheyfailtorealizetheLordinHisentirety.However,OLord,the
oneblessedbyTheecancomprehendTheethroughThyowngrace.TheLordisprevalentinallthe
worldastheEternal,ImmanentOne,butInvisibleinform,revealedonlytotherarefew.TheGod
orientedones,belovedoftheLord,engageinHiscontemplationandsingingofpraisesthroughthe
Guru'sWord.SuchpureandimmaculateonesgetmergedwiththeirSource,theCreatorLord.He
becomestheirfinalAbode.ThustheyliveeverinDivinepresenceoftheLord,whichisbeyondthe
comprehensionofmortals.TheyenjoyabidingbyDivineWillandmakenoshowoftheirhigh
spirituality.SuchDivinelyacceptedonesareeverengrossedinsingingofVirtuesDivine.Theypray:
"OLord!GrantustheboonofThyownpraise,livinginThypresence.Finally,maywefindrefugein
ThyownBeing".HereisGurbani:

H H0 Hl=J lHHJ
H8e e l=J
oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l o oIH ouJ J 9
ContemplatetheeoftheCreatorEternal.DivineWordistheMitigatorofpainandsorrow.None
hascomprehendedtheUnapproachable,LimitlessLord,whoremainsSelfContainedandAloof.1.

oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l

I Hel Hl =H8l
He H8le HJl Ie3 =l8 HI 3J J \
8JH l8H e l3H =l H=
o3 =lJ o o=
lH =U el =lJ 3 ol IHl o J J 9O
InaccessibleandIncomprehensibleistheLord.YetHecomestoabideinone'smindbyGraceofthe
Guru.EverpraisingtheLord,BestowerofVirtues,devoteeisnotcalledupontopersonal
accountingofdeedsinCourtDivine.9.
Brahma,VishnuandMahesh,godsoftrinity,remaininHiscontemplationandyetfindnotin
entiretytheMysteriousOne.OnlyGodorientedonesBlestbyThee,ContemplateofTheethrough
ThyOwnGrace.10.

H HI HlJ =3 8= H8l
I Hel Ic J8l
H8e HJlJ H H lH lH =l =H 3J J 9u
He I3 3l H8l
oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl 8l
lHU 3u =lJ l3U 3 lJ IHl H luoJ J 9
He He 3 I I=
H0 HlJ8 3 Hl =
= H0 =J 83l H0 e=J Hl0 HHJ J 999O
TheLordpervadesthewholeworld,butrevealedonlythroughGraceofGuru.PraisingtheLord
throughWordDivine,ThedevoteesbecomepureandimmaculateandthenmergeinHimastheir
SourceandRealAbode.14.
ThydevoteeseverabideinThyrefugeO'LordInaccessible,beyondreckoning.ThouSustainthem
asitmaypleaseThee.TheGodorientedonesremainengrossedinThyNaamContemplation.15.
EversingingofThyVirtues,O'LordTrue!MayIgainThyLove.Nanakmakestruesupplicationthat
mayIreceiveNaamTruetoremaineverengrossedthus.16.1.10.
(MaruM.3Ang.105354)

RealizingtheLord,beyondhumanreachandcontemplation,isfeasibleonlythroughtheGuru's
wisdomandteachings:

oIH oI0 =lHl3 Jl l8

3 lHlo H 8 lHl8
I=3l I H l3
= IHl3 lHlo Hl3 9
InaccessibleandIncomprehensibleLordisbeyondreckoning.RealizingHimisonlyanactofHis
OwnGrace.ThevirtuousdevoteesremaineverContemplatingVirtuesDivine.O'Nanak!Realizing
HimisonlythroughGurusteachings.17.
(DakhaniOnkarAng.932)

Godrealization,whileleadinganormalhouseholder'slife,isasupremeanduniquegiftofthe
Guru'steachingsgiventomankind.SaysGurbani:
HH H HlJ =H lH HI8l H
Hl3 H8le = HI 3lo = H =
JlJ l8=l3 8= Hl =lHo oH HlJ lH
oIH oI0 el le8 = 3 = eH
Justaslotusisabovewaterandduckkeepsthewingsdrywhileswimming.Swimacrossthouthe
dreadfulworldlyoceankeepingmentallyaloofwithDivineWordinmind.Enjoyingtranquillityof
peace,freeoftheworldlydesiresamidstworldliness,devoteeskeepBeholdingtheFathomlessLord
inmind.SaysNanak,Iamslaveuntothose,whoenvisioningIncomprehensibleLordthemselves
helpotherstoenvisionHim.5.
(SidhGoshtAng.938)

ThisisagameoftheWordDivineandconcentrationofthemind.ThroughNaamcontemplation,
dividedthoughtisconcentratedintosinglemindeddevotion.Inthisstateoneenjoysaloofness
fromworldlinessevenasahouseholder,likealotusaboveandalooffromthewater.Justasa
duck,swimminginwaterkeepsitswingsdryandunaffectedbywater,similarlycontemplatorsof
NaamandtrulyGodorientedones,remainunaffectedbyworldliness.WithGodintheirmindand
yetleadinganormalhouseholder'slife,performingallduties,theyaretruerenouncersand
unattachedwithworldlydesires.TheoneswhonotonlyenvisionGodbutalsohelpotherstogain
similarexperienceofGodRealizationaretrulygreat.GuruNanakseekstobetheirslave.

TheEternalLordisdescribedastheTreasureHouseofallvirtues.Naamobtainedthroughthe
Guru'steachingshelpstofindtheDooroftheInaccessibleLord.DelvingintheoccupationofTrue
NaamcontemplationleadstorealizationoftheVirtuousandLiberatorLord,onceandforall,
eternally.Gurbanisays:

oIH Il8e = ol= H o

u u 3 H = lH Jl H Ul u u9
InaccessibleisLord,sustaineroftheWorld,KnownbymortalsthroughCountlessnames.Hailtothe
devotees!O'Nanak,whohaveenshrinedtheNaamDivineintheirhearts.4.1.
(MaliGaurraAng.986)

oIH oI0 3 ul ol=I3 o

I H8el e H8lo H=3
= H 0=8l H0 = \9
InaccessiblebeyondcomprehensionareThou,O'LordLimitlessandIndestructible!ThyDooris
reachedthroughGuru'sWordthatissourceofRedemption.Throughtheworthwhileoccupation
oftrueNaamContemplationareThourealized,forever.8.1.
(MaruAshtpadianM.1Ang.1009)

TheWordobtainedfromtheGurualonehasbeenthesourceofredemptionthroughallthefour
ages.PraisingtheLordthroughNaamalonehelpstoenvisionHim:

IHl lH H8le HJ
oIH oI0 ==J
8= lH HI 0l Uu H8e H l=HJ J 99
GodorientedonespraisetheLordthroughNaam,DivineWord,bestowedbyGuru.Signifiedby
NaamistheInaccessible,IncomprehensibleLord,FreeofallCare.HisNaamhasbeenredeeming
throughthefourages.ItisNaamthatbegetsTrustDivine.11.
(MaruSolheM.3Ang.1055)

oIH lIH Hl3I lel8o

=l l= o =l ol8o
oH HlJ lH H3 lH =U el 3Hl HlU
InaccessibleDivinePathSatguruhasshown.ThrouhHisgracehaveIfoundAbodeDivinewithin.
RealizedistheImmaculateOneinthemidstofworldlydarknessbythose,whoreceiveThyGrace,
O'Lord.6.
(MaruM.3Ang.1016)

ThosewhoreceiveDivineGracehavefoundtheimmaculateLordinthemidstofworldlydarkness.
ThisistheGraceoftheSatguruthathehasshownPresenceoftheInaccessibleLordwithin:

oIH oI0 I lel8o

HlI Hl3Il l8o
I H== =U l8= I3l Jl lel8o lIo J
Il leHcl8o Hl 8l
Hl ul l lJo IH8l
U0 U H 8= HH Hl I HJlH luo J
GuruhasenabledthevisionofLord.InaccessibleandIncomprehensible,showingthePathDivineto
thelostone,gonestray.ThedevoteehasbeentrainedthoroughlyinknowledgeDivineandmeets
noobstacles.5.
GuruhasshownPresenceoftheLordeverywhere.ImmanentLordisinWater,overlandand
everywhere.Thereisnohighorlow,allarealike.Themindhasattainedcontemplationof
Equipoise.6.
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.1075)

TheSatguruhasshowntheDivinePathtothelostmortalswhoweregoingastray.ThisPathhas
ledtothevisionoftheLord.TheuniquedevotionofNaamcontemplationisunhinderedfor
devoteesoftheGuru,becausetheGuruhasthoroughlytrainedthemintheDivineKnowledge.
TheGuruhasbroughtawarenesswithinthemthatGodiseverywhereandOmnipresent.Theyare
perturbednotbypassingphasesofhighorlow,goodorbadintheirstateofcontemplative
equipoise.
CHAPTER4VISIONOFTHEINACCESSIBLEANDINCOMPREHENSIBLEGOD

H H H H l3 I=lo
oIH oI0 H8l Jl lo I lH =lo JU
O'mymind,singthoueverNaamDivine!InaccessibleandbeyondcomprehensionistheLord,Yet
meetingtheAccomplishedGuru,isHecomprehended.Pause.
(KedaraM.4Ghar1Ang.1118)

lU HloU HlJ o UU
oIH oI0 Il3 Il Hl3Il 0UU
FearlessofallfearsandprevalentinallbeingswascomprehensibletoGuruArjan,whoenjoyedHis
Presence.GuruRamDashaddrilledhimintheknowledgeofRealityofLord,Fathomlessand
beyondcomprehension.8.
(SwayaeM.5Ang.1408)

8=H 8== l
oH oHl Hl3 H
oIH oI0 lo
H3 H3 =lc =lc elo
H el le= l3H =U 8l H8l
I Hle H e 8l 9
UnparalleledisOneLord,Alone,Eternal,Whodoesnotincarnate.NordoesHebelongtoanycaste
norboundwithanyties.HeisInaccessibleandIncomprehensiblewithoutForm,yetseeking
devoteesfindHiminallbeings.IamasacrificeuntotheonewhoenvisagesHimAndhelpsothers
torealizeHim.GraceoftheGurualonecanbestowthishighestspiritualstate.1.
(BilawalM.1Ang.838)

TherearemanysuchinGurbani.InthefaceofsuchproofaSikhbelievercanneverdoubtthe
existenceofGod.ThoughheisInaccessible,FathomlessandBeyondTimeyettheLordSupreme
isReal!

J 3J 3 J=J
oIH oIlu U0 o
H 3u H=lJ l3 U e lJ
I Hle = I IlJ 7
ThouareRealandevershallthoube.O'Lord!Inaccessible,Fathomless,Highestandbeyond
reckoning.ThosewhocontemplateTheehavenofearorsorrow.NanaksingsThyvirtueswiththe
GraceoftheGuru.2.
(TilangM.5Ang.724)

WhatbetterquotationcantherebethanthefifthNanakhimselfproclaimingafterpersonalvision
oftheLord,"Thouare,Thouare"and"EvershallThoube".Hehasfurtheremphasizedforour
benefitthattheSikhs,whocontemplateoftheEternalOne,haveneitherfearnorsorrow.Fearless
andcarefreethesedevoteessingVirtuesoftheDivine,praisingthePraiseworthyLord.Guru
NanakhasredeemedthemortalsinthisDarkAgewithHisteachings.Hehastaughtthateventhe
filthyignorantswhoengagethemselvestrulyinGodcontemplationandareblessedbythe
compassionateLord,areredeemedandalsoenvisiontheLordHimself.SaysGurbani:

oIH oI0 eH 3 H 8 lHH HH3l= I

ol l=l l= l ul Hl3Il 8lHo Jl H 9
=lHI Uulo Ie=
H H3 H lH H=e J3 Hl I 3l H= 9 JU (u9uO)
O'LordInaccessibleandIncomprehensible! ThoseenvisionThee,whoaresopredestined.The
compassionateLordinHismercyHasbestowedtheDivineNaamthroughtheGuru.1.
TheGuruDivinehassavedthedarkagemortals.Thefilthyandignorantonestooengaged
themselvesinDivineDevotion.Pause.(4.5.140.)
(AasaM.5Ang.406)

HereisthepersonalwitnessofSatguru,FifthGuruNanak:

H 8J l8lu lU eH Jl l =U
el H l3l l=o l lJU H U 9 JU
oIH oIH == HlJH H Hl= Hl HU (77==)
ManyarethewaysIhavelookednoneElseisthere.PrevalentistheLordSupremeeverywhere.In
continents,islandsandalltheworlds.1.Pause.
BeyondreachandcomprehensionistheLord.WhocancomprehendHisgreatnessprofound?My
mindisrevivedandrevitalizedhearingHisPraises.1.(2.2.33.)
(DevGandhariM.5Ang.535)

Hl H8l 3 =l Il3 9 JU
=J U JU =l 038l l8HH l8HH =J =Jl3 9
I Iu8 lHu o Hlu=
Hl e= 8JH 8JHle=
03 8e U03 le l3
oIH oIH = oIlu
I 8o3 8o3 = =J H8l l3 77=
UnknowableisthespiritualstateoftheLord!WhatcanIdescribewithallthewisdom?1.Pause.
Thosewhodelveinthisareovertakeninecstasy.1.
Slavesandsingersofgods,seersandspiritualseekers.Angels,divineseekers,Brahmaandthelike,
Thefourholyscriptures,allsingofTheedayandnight.O'Lord!InaccessibleandFathomlessOne,
CountlessareThyvirtuesthatarebeyonddescription,saysNanak.2.2.35.
(DevGandhariM.5Ang.535)

8l H=U 3H I I lu He3
oIH oI0 ol8Hl I 3 H3 7
BeyondmeitistocountThyactsofBlessedness,O'LordCompassionate,TreasureHouseof
Virtues!SuchInaccessible,IncomprehensibleandIndestructibleLordisknownthroughthe
accomplishedGuru.2.
(GaurriM.5Ang.207)

Jl = H3 HJ H 8l Jl Hl3I =l l8= Hl
lHH ul I J= Hl HH3l= l3l Hl lJe l
Jl olH3 =u HHc U3H I 80l HJH 0l
3J l8o IH lHlco oluo lHU HH l l=l
oleHc oI0 o lH H elo IHl ol 97
O'saintsoftheDivine,hearkenThee0'brothers!HereisanarrationTrueofSatguruDivine.The
blessedone,gracedbyDivineHasenshrinedthisinhisheart.ThisDivineAmritSermonofhigh
valueisdigestedeasilythroughtheWordoftheGuru.Withthisthemindgetsenlightened,
dispellingignorance,justasthesunbringsendtonight.Invisible,unapproachable,beyond
comprehension,LordImmaculateisbeheldbytheGuruoriented.12.
(VarSriRagAng.878)

Onlythoseareentitledtoproclaimthewitness,whohaveactuallybeheldthesightoftheInvisible
Lord,orelseitiswastefultalkwithoutthepowerofconviction.TheGuruorientedoneseasily
envisionandcomprehendtheInvisibleLord.Theirsinglemindeddevotionisalsoimbuedwith
GodlyLove.SaysGurbani:

oleHc leH 3 =lJo Hl8

l8 e =J l8u Hl8
IHl elH HJlH Hl8
H= Hl3 8= l= l8 7
WitnesstheeonlyifthouenvisiontheInvisibleOne.UselessisthetalkwithoutwitnessTrue.Guru
orientatedonesbeholdHimeasily.TheirsinglemindeddevotioniseverengrossedinLoveDivine.2.
(M.1GaurriGuareriAng.222)

Hereisyetanother:

Jl Jl H H l =H8 H HH e I=l8o
oleHc oI0 I 80l luol8o l=3 H e l8o (u9\)
NaamDivinedwellsinmewitheverylifebreathAndhasdestroyedalldoubtandsorrow.Invisible
andIncomprehensibleLordIcontemplatethroughWordoftheGuruandhaveattainedthehighest
saintlyspiritualstate.(1.1.8.)
(AasaM.4Ang.442)
CHAPTER5EQUANIMITYOFTHOSEWHOENVISIONTHEDIVINE

H =3 H I3 9 JU
H3 =3 3 =3
oleHc =3 leHc =3
Ul3 =3 U =3
l8o3 =3 ol3 =3 9
8=3 =3 83 =3
o=3 =3 H3 l =3
lI =3 HI =3
I Hle = HHleHc 79
CreatorUniversalandEnjoyerofallisTheLordCreatorandImmanent,Himself.1.Pause.
Helistensandenvisionsall.HeistheCreatorofallthatisvisibleandinvisible.TheCreatorisalso
theDestroyerofallHisOwnCreation.PervasiveistheCreatorandyetAloofbothasTheImmanent
andTranscendentLord!1.
HeistheSpeakerandalsotheContemplator.BirthanddeathareHisOwnplay.Healoneisboth
UnmanifestandManifest.ItistheGraceoftheGuruthatbestowstheEquanimityofVisionofthe
DivinePlay.2.1.
(RagGaundM.5Ang.862)
CHAPTER6THEECSTASYOFENVISIONINGTHEINVISIBLELORD

l8 el J l8HHel l03 oleHlc I8l 7u

oleHc He J lH H3l Hl3 lH8l 7
JU I HJl He o lHl H0l 8 88l 7
= 8= =J 83l =J Il3 l3 8l 7799
BeheldistheEcstaticsightofLordDivineandmindisfixedintheInvisibleOne.24.
TranscendentistheInvisibleOnealwaysyetsoulofthedevoteemergesintoSpiritDivine.25.
IameverpraisingmyGuru,WhohasbestowedtheKnowledgeTrue.26.
NanakmakesthissubmissionthatNaamAloneleadstohigherspiritualityandhonoureverywhere.
27.
(RamkaliM.3Ang.910)

oleHc oI0 8JH lHl Hu o=u =ul8o u

oJe H8e eHH eol =lHU 3J olH3 H 0ol8o u 7
Invisible,IncomprehensibleistheLordSupreme.MeetingtheGuruIsangPraisesDivineoftheLord
beyondexpression.UnstruckWordisheardatDasamDuar,theHighestSeatDivineinhuman
body.TheretricklestheNaamAmrit.2.
(MaruM.5Ang.1002)

I H JH J lHl =0 Jl8o H
H3l Hl3 lHl8 =l8o I HlJo H
=l8o I HlJo H l HlJo l=U HlH lIlH l=Hlo
oleHc oI0 =lo I H8el JU Hl3I = 8lJlo
Hl3I oI HlH c eU H Hl3I H0 =
o el8o =J e3 = ol= HH= u9
GuruisthePhilospher'sStoneandI,mortalbeing,amironthatgetsconvertedintogoldbymere
touch.MergingmyidentitywithLord,thebodyfortresshasacquiredlusterDivine.LostinLove
Divinemybodyhasbecomelustroustoo.WhyforgetsuchVirtuousLordevenforasinglebreathor
ingressingamorsel?CaptivatedistheLordthroughWordoftheGuru!Invisibleand
IncomprehensiblethoughHeis.IamsacrificeuntotheGuru.Ishalloffermyhead,ifitsopleases
theGuru.BestowThyGrace.O'LordCompassionate!ThatNanakmaymergeintoThee.4.1.
(TukhariM.4Ang.114)

HereistheproofofevidencethatTheLord,InvisibleandIncomprehensibleiscaptivatedthrough
WordoftheGuru.ThusTheBelovedLordImmaculate,SupremeandFormlessisrealizedonly
throughGuru'sWordinHisEcstaticBeing.OnlyafewdestinedonesrealizeHimandbecomethe
truewitnessesofsuchrealization.TheyaloneofferthemselvesinsacrificeuntotheGuru,Who
enabledthisWondrousexperience.TheirverybeingundergoestransformationintoaTempleof
TheDivine,whereTheLordAbides!LustrousbecomessuchabodywithlusterDivineasifironis
convertedintogoldwithtouchofthePhilosopher'sstone.IllustriousGodorientedonesaresuch
onesandtheywithholdnotthesecretoftheirDivineExperiencenordotheydiscriminateinsuch
revelation.IfstillthesocalledSikhsofunsoundfaithremainunconvinced,thentheyarebeyond
redemption.Itisonlytheirpersistentfollytodenytheobvious.Howmuchshouldbetoldof
spiritualrevelationstothenonbelievers?WiththeGraceoftheGuru,theGodorientedonesare
bestowedwithVisionDivineandspirituallyawakened.Theybeholdnotanotherwithinorwithout
excepttheLord,Himself,revealinginallthatisvisibleincreation.Thesedevotees,contemplators
ofDivineandspirituallyhighconquertheirvolatilefreakmindsandremainalwaysinGodly
Presence.ThismindcontrolandgodlinessislearntandlivedundertheGuru'sinstruction.They
enjoythesightofInvisible,FormlessLordandeverremaininecstaticbliss.Alltheirafflictionsof
transmigrationarebanishedandtruehappinessgetsperpetuated.Everimbuedaretheywith
NaamAmrit,abidinginAbodeDivine!RedeemingNaamtheysing,marvelingtheVirtuousLord.
Ridofcyclesofbirthanddeathofmortals,theymergetheiridentityonceforallintheSupreme,
ImmaculateandEternalSpirit.NomoreistheredoubtoftheirOnenesswithLordSupreme,
becausetheyhaverealizedTheSpiritSupremeEffulgentasinthepersonofGuruNanak.Heis
revealedinhiddenAbodewithin.ThisissubjectofthefollowingGurbaniquote:

H H HJ H J8l
olJllH I = 0 H=J Jl e3 I3 H8l JU
H o3l H 8Jl eJ o= eH =8l HlU
IHl 8= leHlc =l eJ =lc =lc Hl3 HH8l HlU 7
03 l= J =l o I lHlo l8J Hl3 J8l HlU
el oleHc JU l8HHel e l8H H J8l HlU =
l=J olU H H 8lo lH =l =H J8l HlU
HH H = H I8lo l HH J8l HlU u
33 lH Hl3 H88l HJ e =8l HlU
o 8JH HH = I lHlo H8l HlU
O'mymind!ContemplateofLordImmanentforpeace.DayandnightkeepWordofTheGuruin
mind,LordHimselfistheGiverasalsoEnjoyerofall.Pause.
TheLordwithin,experienceHimwithouttoo,forthereisnosecondrivaltoHim.Acquire
equanimityofVisionwithGuru'steachingstoenvisionsparksofDivineSpiritinall.2.
Controlvolatilemindtoabidewithin,learningthetechniquefromtheGuru.BeholdingtheInvisible
One,remaininecstaticjoysothatallsorrowisforgottenandminddwellsinpeace.3.
BlissfulextremeistodrinkNaamAmritandthuscometoabideinHim.Singofthedestroyeroffear
oftransmigrationandnomoreshallberepeatedbirths.4.
InessenceallistheSpiritImmaculateandthus'IamHim'doubtlessly.Fathomless,LordSupreme!
HeAloneistheEnlightener,Guru,ofNanak.5.
(SoratthM.1Ang.599)

Generallythecontemplativeconsciousnessofthemortalsisafflictedwithegoandselfhood.They
canneverenvisageTheLordSupreme.Thosealone,whoareridofallegoandbecomeimmaculate
andpure,aregracedbyTheGurutoexperienceTheLordofallBliss,TheSplendidandEffulgent
One.TheybeholdnohtingelsebutHim.Theyaresavedfromfuturebirths.SaysGurbani:

elU o0H HJ HI l= o Jl leHc=

=J = H0 Il lJU 3J I Hl =J o= u9
HavingbeheldtheAmazingLordofAllBliss,IseenothingbutHim.SaysNanak,theGuruhas
removedrustofgrossness,thenwhyshouldsuchimmaculateonebereborn?4.
(NattNarainM.5Ang.978)

Thefortunateonesawakenedthus,evercontemplatingofDivine,havetrulyenvisionedTheLord.
TheyhavetakenrefugeinTheLordattheGuru'sDoor.Blestaretheywithliberationthrough
GraceDivineofCompassionateOneandtheyareridofalldoubt.TheyenjoyBlissofSpiritual
Equipoiseforever.AllthattheyaskofDivinecomestopassthroughWillofTheLord.Eventheir
unexpressedunconsciousdesiresarefulfilled.TheirNaamcontemplationisautomaticand
continuouswitheachbreath.Theyheartheunstruckcelestialmusic.TheyyearntotreadPath
Divineinholycompany.TheyarealwaysmutteringofVirtuesDivine.Strangeandotherworldly
arethewaysofholysaintsoftheHouseoftheGuru.TheyliveconstantlyinGodPresence.The
WordofTheGuruthattheyinitiallyrecitedandcontemplatednowformstheirmostpreciousand
ResplendentJewel.Thisprizedpossessionleavesthemnotandformstheirpermanentacquisition
withoutafearloss.ThedevoteeandNaamprizebecomeinseparable.HowcansuchPriceless
JewelofNaam,mostBeloved,bedescribedinwordsevenmostelegant.SaysGurbani:

o8 HlJ H HU 8
H H Hl lU =llu 3 3 =lJ 38 9 JU
Hl Hl8U o HJlH HHl8U HJH IlJ I=8
H 0J3 H8l Jl =lU H 83 = 8 9
lJe HU 3 luo =U H=l =u H8
0l 0U HlI = = H Jl I I8 7
elU leHlc H8 HI Ucl H3 =8
l8U oH H Jl l =3J H8 =
== UH =U 88l l=o I =JU l8
J3 l= el el8o H = eH eH8 u\
BlestamIwithconfidenceofTheLordImmanent.WhosoeverhassoughtrefugeoftheOne,Ocean
ofCompassion,havebeenferriedacrossworldlyocean.1.Pause.
Guruhasdestroyedallfearandthedevoteesrestinpeaceandlifeofequipoise.Whateverthe
devoteeswish,TheLordgrants,givingthemthefruitoftheirdesires.1.
IcontemplateofGodinmindandenvisionHimwitheyes,hearingnarrationsofHimwithmyears.
WithfeetItreadonPathDivine,singingHisPraiseswithmytongue.2.
IbeholdThesightofLord,EmbodimentofallBliss.SaintGuruhasturnedawaymymindaway
fromworldliness.IambestowedwiththeJewelPricelessofNaamDivine.TheGiftDivineabandons
menot.3.
WhatwordsofPraiseandEulogy,whatTributescanIuttertoallureHim?O'Nanak!WhenLord
compassionateofthemeekisMerciful,HeengagesoneintheserviceofHisservants.4.
(SarangM.5Ang.12045)

ItisgloryofGuru'sWordthatItscontemplationleadstothevisionofInvisibleLord.Thisistime
andagainborneoutbytheexperienceoftheGuruoriented,treadingPathoftheWord,shownby
theGuru.HowcanthemortalsdevoidofinitiationbytheGuruandHischantofTheWordenvision
Divine,TheLordSupreme?Purposelessandwasteistheirhumanlife.TheGurmukh,Guru
oriented,swanbirdsremainenchantedwithTheHolyPresence.TheyenjoyTheBlissof
contemplatingDivineintheirhighspiritualityofEquipoise.EvidenceinGurbanireveals:

ole I eH elJ
l= I H8e HH l= lJ
el o0H J l8HHle
=lc =lc H HJH HHlu
ll ul J H HJl
3H HHHl o= = Jl
ThosewhoenvisionnotthePrimordialLordGuru,AndobtainnotWordoftheGuru,whatuseis
theirlife?5.
BeholdingTheAmazingOne,oneremainsinecstasy.TheLordImmanentisseeninallbeings,
angelsandmortals,bythoseinEquipoisestateofdeepmeditation.Presenteverywhere,Thou
providesupportineverymind.NoneelseistheretorivalThee,O'Lord!6.
(AasaM.1AshtpadianAng.416)

TheGodorientedhavingenvisionedTrueLord,ImmaculateareeverengrossedinHisLove.Suchis
theLoveDivine,thatLordEternalisEverPresentwiththem.TheLoveTrueisalsoEternaland
Unwavering.TheVisionofGodRealizationissuchapermanentblendingUnionwithTheLordthat
knowsnomoreseparation.AllthatisbeheldistheLord,Himself!HedestroysallsorrowsofHis
contemplatingdevotees,takingHisshelterandeverincommunication.SuchistheAmazing,
ImmaculateLord!RealizedthroughGuru.HehearsallplaintsofeveryoneandisOmniscientto
knoweveryone'sstateofmind.HeisPrevalentinallandProviderofall.Eventheatheistsdenying
Him,suchthanklessbeingsalso,arelookedafterandcaredforbyHim.MagnanimousOneisThe
LordCompassionate!

ll3 Il l3H H0 lHU H o= Hl8

=lo l= H HlJ lJo HHl8
el ee e H H== = H3 l8
o0H lH Il Hl8o Hl8 9
IaminLovewithLordTruethatisEternal!Heleavesnot,tocauseseparation,asImmanentOne.
Throughdevotiontrueofthedevoteesmeek,Hebanishesalltheirsorrowandpainsastheir
Saviour.TheAmazingLord,ImmaculateisrealizedthroughGuru,O'mother!1.

e H Jel He =lc =lc 8JH l=e

ol=3= e = He 8lHe u (9=\=)
HeobservesandhearsbeingEverPresent,LordPrevalent,inall.EvenungratefulonesHenourishes
asEverCompassionateLord,0'Nanak.4.(13.83.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.467)

Thefortunateones,enjoyingfavorofTheDivine,areputunderthetutelageoftheGuru.Those
aretheoneswhoyearntobeholdTheLordandengageinrecitationoftheWord,WAHEGURU,
TheAmazingDivineEnlightener.Inthispursuit,theybecometruerenouncersofworldlinesseven
ashouseholders.Redeemedaretheywhileperformingdutiesofahouseholderandtheirshackles
ofworldlinessandnooseofdeathareremoved.Theyliveamongtheholysaintstoengagein
singingofVirtuesDivine,thetrueGodlydevotion.Theirotherinterestsandworldlydesiresend.
SuchisthePathDivinetaughtbytheGuru,leadingtospirituality.Itevensavestheonesgone
astrayinwildernessofworldliness,instraywanderingsanddilemma.ThoseblestwithJewelof
NaamAmrit,thatisefficaciousforGodRealization,areridofalltheirfilthofsinsbytheverysight
ofTheDivine.SuchistheteachinginGurbani:

H8l l =cl HH =l =H
Jl Jl H3 H8 H 8 8l0 IH3 UeH 9 JU
=l l= l =l o UHl eH loH
H3HlI lHl Jl I I8 l8Hl e3lo oH 9
HJ Uleo oc=l 3 =U HI H3 =lJU
e3 eH Hl H Jl = 3 lJU 79OO97=
O'mother!Cutasunderisthenooseofdeath,RecitingNaamDivinehaveIattainedallBliss
renouncingworldlinessevenashouseholders.1.Pause.
TheLordhasfavouredmewithrecognitionDivineandIyearntobeholdHim.Incompanyofholy
saintsIsangofVirtuesDivineandmyworldlydesireshaveended.1.
DeepanddreadfulwastheforestofworldlinessandIwassavedtreadingaPathunderguidanceof
theSaintGuru.BeholdingHimallmysinswerebanishedandO'NanakIobtainedTheNaamJewel.
2.
(SarangM.5Ang.122728)
CHAPTER7COURTDIVINEOFTHEETERNALLORD

Livingalifeofdarkignorance,themortalsgenerallydenytheexistenceofGod,theinvisibleand
incomprehensibleLordsupreme,justbecauseHeisnotseenwiththeirbodilyorganofeye.Many
professedtheists,nominalSikhsandfollowersofotherreligiousfaithsaregettinginclinedtowards
atheism.Theflashofincompletescientificknowledgehasblindedtheirvision.Puttingtheirfaithin
thescientificallyverifiableknowledgealone,theyholdunrealwhatisnotdiscernibletotheeyes,
includingtheCreatoroftheuniverseHimself.Heisconsideredafigmentofreligiousbelief.
However,indisputableevidencehasbeendiscussedintheforegoingchaptersabouttherealityof
God.SupernaturalaretheeyesthatbeholdthesightdivineasillustratedinGurbaniquotes:

= H olo l8ol lHl lHe H ll 9

O'Nanak!DifferentaretheeyesthatbeholdmyBelovedLord.1.
(SalokVadhansChhantM.5Ang.577)

IthasbeenshownthatGodorientedonesoftheGuru'sHouse,thelearnedoneswithspiritual
sight,haveinfactenvisagedHim,canstillbeholdHimandshallcontinuetodoso.Presentlyitshall
beprovedthatbesidestheLordHimselfthereiscreationwithoutlimitthatisalsoinvisibletothe
humaneyes.Misleadingisthecommonfolklorethat,"Sweetisthisworld!Whoeverhasseen
hereafter?"Itiswishfulnessoftheworldlyentangledmortals.ThefarsightedGuruenvisionedthe
countlessworldsandgalaxiesandgavetruewitnessoftheirexistence:

oIH oIH oH o (9\)

Countlessaretheworldsinaccessible.(19.)

3 3 oIH oIH (77)

Countlessaretheunderworldsandcountlessaretheskies.(22.)

=3 l8e 0e H =3 =3 H eH (=)
ManyarethelikesofgodIndra,manymoons,manysunsandmanystellarspheresandearthly
regions.(35.)

l3u H =
l3u H = (=)
Thereareworldlyregions,worldsandgalaxiesthatarecountless,beyondreckoning.(37.)
SriJapJiSahib

GuruNanakprovidedevidenceofpersonalsightmuchaheadofscientificdevelopment.Atthe
time,thistalkwasconsideredamerepoeticimaginationoftheGuru.Infaceofscientific
verificationofthetruth,thatcountlessstarsintheskyareverilythelivingworldslikeoursolar
system,therecanbenomoredenialofthecenturiesoldevidenceoftheGuru.GuruNanakwas
thedevoteeoftheformlessLordandenjoyedtheblessingofDivinefarsight.However,science
cannotacquirethedepthofDivinevisionoftheGuru.Thisvisionisalsoimpartedtothosegraced
byHim,manyGursikhsoftheGuru'sHouse.Scientificworldisstillbroachingandexploringwhile
theGuruhadaclearinsightoftheDivineplayandLord'screation.Thediehardatheistsstill
remainunconvincedofthespiritualTruth.

EveniftheyaccedetotheRealityofGod,theyutterlydisbelieveinDivineCourtofJustice.Alltalk
ofthelifeafterdeathandhereafterismerefictiontothem.Theydisbelieveinfutureafterdeath,
nextworld,accountingofpersonaldeeds,thedivineadministrator,angelofdeathandhiscouriers
ofdeath,hellorheaven.Itisafigmentofimaginationforthem.HowevertheGursikhsdarenot
denyRevealedTruthinthisaspect.WordofGod,revealedthroughtheGurusinGurbaniStates
nothingbutAbsoluteTruthandformsmatterofUnquestionedFaithfortheGursikhs.

TheDivinelyappointedGurustospreadMessageDivineoftheEternalLorddelvenotinfalsehood
offiction,romanticorhorrorstories,asthoughtofbytheinsipid,fakespiritualists.EveryWordof
GurbaniisPureKnowledgeDivineandTrueforalltimestocome,freefromanydoubt.Todeny
GurbaniandtheKnowledgethereinisindicativeofthefaithlessdisbelieversinDivineteachings.
OurignorantSikhs,followersofthemajorityrule,areunawarethatGurbaniisselfexplainingand
verifyingTheTruththroughmanyQuotesforthebenefitofTrueseekers.Theyneedexamplesof
GurbaniQuotestocleartheirmindsofalldoubtsandputthembackonTruePathDivine.The
GurbaniQuotesformthebasisofthisdiscussiontofirmupthewaveringFaith.

WerecitedailyintheGurbaniSohilaatbedtime:

8lJ lc 0J Jl J oI 8H HJ 9
EarnthemeritDivinehereforpeaceinlifehereafter.1.
(SohilaAng.13)

IfaGursikhdisbelievestheaboveQuote,canhe/shestillbetermedaSikh?Thereislifetobelived
inthehereafter!Thosedesirousofpeacethere,havetoearnTrueMerit,MeritDivineofNaam
ContemplationthroughGuru'sWisdominaseriousway.ThisQuoteleavesnoroomforanydoubt
thatnotonlythereislifehereafterbutalsotheAbodeTruethatawaitsus.Forcomfortandpeace
there,GodorientedoneshavetoContemplateNaamforGodRemembranceinthishumanlife
afterinitiationbytheGuruandfollowHisteachingstoearnMeritTrue.Theynowunderstandthat
peacefullivinginthehereafteristhelifeinAbodeDivine,allBliss:

lH =l HJ =J H HJH 8Jl Jl8I = =

ObtainBlissofEquipoiseinAbodeDivinesothatbirthisnomore.3.
(SohilaAng.13)

TheabovequoteexplainsthatGodorientedcontemplatorsofNaamfindtheLordAbidinginHis
AbodewithintheirownhumanframeofbodyandbecomeHiscohabitants.Thusblessedbythe
Divinehavenomorebirthsanddeaths.DivineBlessingalonecanridoneofthetransmigrationand
leadtotheconjugalcohabitationwiththeLordinone'sownmind.Thebasicessentialistopursue
thelifeobjectiveofNaamcontemplation.TheprecedingGurbanitothisquotesays:

H =U o8 H8l l8JJ Jl I 3 HlJ 8H

Engagethouinthepursuitoflifeobjective,findtheAbodeDivineinthyownmindthroughGuru.
(SohilaAng.13)
TheseGurbaniquotesnotonlyindicatePresenceDivinethatmaybefoundintheindividualmind
throughGraceoftheGuru,andtoabidewiththeLordinHisAbodeofEternalBlissbutalso
providetheevidenceofendingthetransmigrationcycle.TheseTruthsunderlinethefaithin
transmigration.ThemindorientedmortalsengageinpursuitsotherthantheGurmatNaam,Word
DivineobtainedthroughtheGuru,andareboundtosuffertransmigrationofthecountlessbirths
invarietyofformsoflife.TheonlyescaperouteisabidingwiththeLordwithin,inendless
meditation.ThatishowtheMeritTrueisbestowedandonelivesinEternalBlissinDivineGlory.
GodorientedonesarebestowedwiththeMarkofDivineAcceptance,whohaveimbibedNaam
Divineallthroughthesojournoftheirlives:

lHu lHlJ =lo8lo He Hlo He 0U

l3 Hl lc= l=lJ lH Hl H0 U (7)
WhereMeritTrue,EternalBlissandrapturousjoyarebestowedtherethosebearMarkofDivine
acceptancewhohaveimbibedNaamTrueintheirhearts.(2.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.16)

DevoidoftheMark,DivineAcceptance,arethemindorientedastheyfailtoimbibeNaamintheir
hearts.Theywillrealisetheirlossinthehereafter.Theirhumanlifehasgonewasteinvain.Says
Gurbani:

oI Il8o Hlo l= = == =
ItshallbeknowninthehereafterthatallisinvainwithoutNaamDivine.3.
(SriRagM.1Ang.16)

Thefaithless,mindorientedones,shalldiscoverthisTruthinthehereafterbuttheGodoriented,
withstrongFaithinGurbani,WordDivine,areconvincedofthishereandnow.Thefaithless
atheistsleavebehindinthisworldalltheircleverwizardryofmakingwisecracksthatledthemto
denialofFaithandthelifeinthehereafter.TheydiscovertheirlossofmissedopportunityofGod
Remembrance,whilefacingaccountabilityoftheirdeedsinCourtDivine:

l= lJ 3 H8l H Jl H UeH \
BereftofNaamrealizeTruthonlywhenthrowninhell.95.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1369)

Hlo Hl lHo Ul 0lo l8

= lH l=Hlo el Il8o l=o Jl8 u\
Allthewizardryofmakingwisecrackscomestonaughtandspiritualpauperdepartswailing.Says
Nanak,thosewhoforsakeNaamwhatanaccountabilitywilltheyfaceinCourtDivine!4.8.
(SriRagM.1Ang.17)

ExceptNaamDivineallotherritualismoffakedivinityfailstoachieveGodRealization.Allthe
bridaladornmentsareuselessthatfailtopleasetheLordandleadnottoHisAbodeforDivine
Acceptance.Wastefulisallsucheffortoffalseshow:

Hu l l8 l=o HlI
el =l U8l J eIJ o 9 JU
O'soulbridewhatuseisalltheadornmentwithouttheLord?ThoushallfindnoshelterinAbode
DivineandallfalsepretencewillonlybringdisgraceinCourtDivine.1.Pause.
(SriRagM.1Ang.19)

Theblind,ignorantfools,mindorientedones,gropeinspiritualwildernessandnevercomeoutof
transmigrationcycle.Theycontinuetosufferbirthsinvariousformsoflife.

ou H l=Hlo HHl ou I8
o= H 0=8l Hl HH Jl8 o =
ThespirituallyblindforsakeNaam;themindorientedarelostindarkwilderness.Neverendingis
theircycleoftransmigrationandtheysufferindisgracecontinuousbirthsanddeaths.3.
(SriRagM.1Ang.19)

TheGurbaniquoteestablishesthedoctrineoftransmigration.Thusitbecomesundeniablefora
Sikh.Oneissubjecttocyclesofbirthsanddeaths.TheonlySaviourisNaamDivinecontemplation
throughGraceoftheGuru.Thisaloneistheworthwhileandtruepursuitinhumanlifethatleads
toGodRealization.TheRealizaionofTrue,EternalGod,'WAHEGURU'ispossiblewhilefollowing
theGuru'steachingsandnototherwise.WhosoeverhasrealizedtheTruth,hasattainedliberation
inlifeitself.Heisridoftransmigrationandrebirthisnomoreforhim.SuchaoneentersCourt
Divineastheglorified,honouredandDivinelyAcceptedwithRobeofhonour.

H0l = H0 lH IHl3 l8
H HH H o= Hl8
= el u H eIlJ u Hl8 u9u
FollowingGuru'steaching,engagedinrightpursuit,onerealizestheLordTrue.Suchaoneis
neitherbornnordimsagainandisridoftransmigration.SaysNanak,heisadistinguishedonein
CourtDivineandreceivesRobeofHonour.4.14.
(SriRagM.1Ang.19)

ThisGurbaniquoteacceptsthedoctrinesof:
(a)Transmigrationofsoul,
(b)ExistenceofCourtDivine.

ServicetruetotheSatguruistoengageinthetaughtandpractisedGodlydevotion.Initiatedby
theGuru,theChantWord,NaamContemplationisthetrueServicetoSatguruthatonemustcarry
onceaselessly.SatguruoffersHimselfassacrificeuntosuchadevotee.Thedevoteeiswelcomed
inCourtDivinewithhonourandbestowedwithRobeofHonour.EveninPresenceDivinethe
devoteecontinueshispracticeofGodRemembranceandremainsimbuedinNaam.SaysGurbani.

H3I H= o JU He =8 3H
l eIJ 8lo Hl Jl H l=H =
IamsacrificeuntothedevoteeahundredtimeswhoServesuponhisSatguru.Heisusheredinto
CourtDivineandbestowedwithRobeofHonourwhilehecontinuestoreciteandimbibeNaam
Divine.3.
(SriRagM.1Ang.21)

BelovedoftheAbidingLordcanillaffordlifewithoutNaamContemplationevenforaninstantlike
fishoutofwater.Suchmomentaryseparationappearstothemasworstoftheafflictions.They
leavenotlovingdevotionofDivineinlifetimenorafterAcceptanceinCourtDivine.Without
singlemindedcontinuousdevotionbothhereandhereafter,theHonourDivineisbestowednot.
l8= l3 lo =lH I = H HlJ
l=U eIJ l3 8lo H Jl =H H HlJ
ForsakingBelovedLordevenforaninstantislikeagreatafflictionofmind.Howcanoneget
HonourinCourtDivinewithoutimbibingGodlyPresenceinmind?

= H3I Hl3 =l H0 =lJ eIJ Hl8 u

O'Nanak,makefriendshipwithSatgurutoattainGodRealizationandbeusheredintoCourt
Divine.4.
(SriRagM.1Ang.2122)

OnceagainexistenceofCourtDivineisestablished.NoSikhcandenythisbasicTruth.Court
Divine,EternalandTrue,isreal,beyondthisworldandinthehereafter.Thusisconfirmedthe
beliefinlifehereafterbeyondashadowofdoubt.ThosewhomakefriendswithTheTrueSatguru
arewellreceivedinCourtDivine.HisfriendsarethosewhoabidebyHisteachings.Sucharethe
abidingGodorientedones,whoreciteWAHEGURUNaamwitheachbreath.Thesedevoteesof
continuousNaamContemplationandfriends,belovedofSatgurunotonlyfindAbodeinCourt
DivinebutalsobeholdtheEffulgentPresenceoftheVirtuousLordandblossomforth.

ThetruedealersofNaamcommoditywhopreservethispreciousCommodityintheirheartsduring
theirworldlysojournandkeepdealingprofitablyinthisallalongarewellreceivedbytheGreat
MerchantLord.AstheBestowerofCommodityofNaam,heappreciatesgooddealersfortheir
goodeffortinearningDivineMeritofNaam.HetakescareoftheiraccumulatedNaamWealthby
ConferringHisGraceondevoteedealers.SaysGurbani:

=H =J =HlJ = J HHl
3Hl =H3 l=HJlo HHl l8J l
oI HJ HH J Hl =H3 HHl 9
DobusinessinNaamCommodityinfullearnest,O'NaamdealersandpreservethisPrecious
Commodity.DealinCommoditythatshallbeoflastingvalueinthehereafter.TheretheMerchant
LordofGreatWisdomawaitstoreceivetheearningofNaamMeritandCommendtheeby
bestowingHisGrace.1.
(SriRagM.1Ang.22)

HonouredaretheyintheCourtDivinewhodepartengagedinceaselessNaammeditation.There
theyenjoyBlissDivineandrapturousjoy:

l=l0 elo H= =H8lo

3 eIJ 8H 8lo
=J = 8J 8lo u
LetusengageinGodlyServiceinthisWorld,SoastogainAcceptanceinCourtDivine.SaysNanak
thusfollowstherapturousjoy.4.
(SriRagM.1Ang.26)

WhatabeautifulpresentationoftheBlissfulJoyofthebeloved,GodorientedonesinCourt
Divine!NoGursikhcandaredenyexistenceofCourtDivine.Onlytheworldlyengrossedatheists
havenofaithinevidenceoftheGurbani,astheyarefullyensnaredinworldlyattachmentallthe
while.TheyremainblindtotheSpiritualTruthnordotheyfeelpangsofLoveDivine.Theyfeelno
urgetobeinitiatedattheDooroftheSatgurutobeusheredintowisdomDivine.Theyare
unfortunate,anguished,listlesspoor,unacquaintedwithGuru'sWord.Theysufferdisgraceinthe
hereafterduetotheircallousness.

Suchisthefateofselfconceited,mindoriented,atheists.ThosealonefindshelterinCourtDivine,
whoseekinitiationbytheSatguru.TheyestablishrelationshipwiththeGuruandlosetheiregoof
selfhoodwithHisGrace.TheNaamimbuedonesexperienceBlissTrue.TheyaretheGod
orientedSikhs,abidingbythewisdomoftheGuru,everengrossedinDivineContemplationand
enjoyingGloryDivine.EndlessdevotionleadstoBlissEternalbothhereandhereafterinsingle
mindedthoughtofLord.Theylosetheirseparateidentityandallselfhoodtobecomecarefree
underDivineProtection.BestowingofGraceDivinewastheirpredestinedgoodfortunethrough
holycompanyandyearningsofLoveDivine.GodRealizationbringsthemthehighspiritualstateof
Equipoise,EternalBlissandendlessNaammeditation.SuchdevoteesarethetrueSaints,Lovelorn,
RajJogis,SaintlyKings.TheyaretrulyOnewithDivine,ridofallselfego,everimbuedwithNaam
Amrit.TheTrueSatguruhasbestowedtheTreasureofNaamonthem,Thatcomestoabidein
theirhearts.TheyremaininSpiritualecstasyinPresenceoftheLord:

HH HlJ l=olo 8I UeHl Jl8

H8e 0l He e Jl eIlJ l3 l8
JUH IHl 8lo lH 3 H Jl8 9
Mindorientedonesareensnaredbyworldlyattachment.TheyexperiencenoyearningsforLove
Divine.WithoutinitiationinWordDivine,theyliveforeverinsorrowandpainandsufferdisgracein
CourtDivine.EgoisbanishedthroughGuru'sWordandpeaceeternalcomestothoseimbuedwith
Naam.1.

IHl =H =H= l8IH Jl 8I oe
olJllH Il3 = le 3l JUH Hl l0e
= lI H3HIl3 8l Jl l8o HJlH oe 7
H Hu 8Il H8l lJe H =H8
o3l lI 3HH H l=0J o I=8
H lu H3I lelo Jl H lo o=8 =
LivinginaccordancewithGuru'steachings,oneblossomsforthinBlissandGodlyLove.Ceaselessis
theirdevotionandcarefreearetheywhoridthemselvesofego.Itisthroughgreatfortunethat
theyfindholyCompanyandattainblissfulStateofspiritualequipoise.2.
Saint,lovelorninLoveDivine,isheinwhoseheartNaamabides.Heisunaffectedbygrossnessof
evilandangerasheisfreefromegoandselfhood.TreasureofNaamisbestowedbySatguruand
heisfullysatiatedwithDrinkofNaamAmrit.3.
(SriRagM.3Ang.29)

CautionaryWordoftheGuruisrepeatedeversooftenastheclarioncall.Therecklessatheistsat
theirownperilignorethis.Letnoonegetawaywiththenotion,thatWordofGurbaniisjustto
createfearandcoaxpeopleintofaithingodlinessandabstainfromevildoing.Thoughobjectiveof
SatguruistopreachSpirituality,yettoimaginethatforthishighobjectivefalsefearfultheatrical
WordscouldbethemeansusedbySatguru,istobelittletheDivineTrueGlory.Suchmeanscould
neverbefitthepersonofGurunorformpartofHisDivinemessage.SaysGurbani:
=J =U e3 lJ lJ H3 o (9)
NeitherdoIinducefearnordoIacceptfearinmind.(16.)
(SalokM.9Ang.1427)

GreatistheWitnessTrueoftheGuru:

HH = eo lH Jl8 l83l3 H = ol H=
WhatevercomestopassattheDooroftheLord,SodoesNanakpronounceforpeopletohearken.
2.
(AasaM.5Ang.373)

ThustomirrorunadulteratedTruthastheMessageDivineistheroleofSatguru.Neglectingthe
warningCallofpersonalaccountabilityinCourtDivineandjustpunishmentasfigmentof
imaginaryfearisutterfolly.AllthatissaidinGurbaniispromptedTruth,TheAbsoluteTruth.
Moreoverforgeneralbenefit,thisTruthisoftenrepeatedinSriGuruGranthSahib.Gurbani
quotationsareasfollows:

HH =H =H= eIJ lH HHl8 9

MisdeedsofthemindorientedonesdrawpunishmentinCourtDivine.1.

JUH l=l0 HI l8He Hl HH o= Hl8

HH H8e Hl HHl l3 I=l8 (=9\7)
InselfconceitWorldlymortalsgetrebornanddie.TheatheistsKnownottheWordDivineandshall
departindisgrace.(3.)(19.52)
(SriRagM.3Ang.33)

Tofollowcravingsofone'sownmindistheworstegoismoftheproud.Themortalsaregenerally
lostinthisdeadlypursuit.Allegoisticpursuitsthroughbodilyactionormindinviteaccountability
andjustpunishmentinCourtDivine.SuchistheirrevocableDivineLawandyetthereisgeneral
unawareness.Howeverignoranceprovidesnoescape.Thisatheismisthecauseofmortality,birth
anddeathandthetransmigrationcycle.Ensnaredinselfconceitthemortalsdonotputfaithin
WordDivineandinitiationbytheGuruandremainengrossedinspiritualignorance.Thelarge
majorityofmortalsinegoisticignorancedepartsindisgrace,wastingtheirhumanlifeofgreat
opportunitytosuffercyclesoftransmigration.TheaboveGurbaniquotebringsoutthefollowing
unrefutableTruthmostconvincingly:

(a)ExistenceofCourtDivine.
(b)Onehastofaceaccountabilitythereofone'sactsofgodlessness.
(c)PunishmentmetedoutbyJusticeDivinehastobesuffered.
(d)Retributionofevildeedsisinescapable.
(e)Egoisticatheismleadstomortalityandtransmigration.
(f)TransmigrationistheaccepteddoctrineofSikhFaith.TodenythisisnotforGursikhsbut
atheismofthemindorientedones.
(g)TheabovequoteisparticularlyrelevanttotheUninitiatedapostates.

ThepathisalwayscleartothoseundertheGuru'stutelage,Godorientedones.Theyarethe
honouredandglorifiedonesintheCourtDivine.Noneistheretoquestionorobstructtheirway.
Theyareselfassured.Naamimbuedones,enjoyuninterruptedOnenesswiththeLord.Theyare
tunedtotheEtherealmusicDivine.TheyreflecteffulgenceofDivineGlory.

IH u Ic el = =8l l8
Jl H HJl H Hl lH Jl l= l8
oJe ul el =He el H0 H l8 =
ClearisPathDivineforGodorientedones,withnonetoobstruct.StrongofFaithinNaam,they
arealwaysSingingDivineGloryandalwaysenjoyOnenesswithLord.EtherealmusicDivinethey
alwayshearandareglorifiedatDoorofTheAbodeDivine.3.
(SriRagM.4Ang.42)

SuchhonourisreservedonlyfortruefollowersofSatguruinCourtDivine:

lHl Hl3I Hl=o l3 oI lHlo uU 9

ThosewhoservedSatguruandweregracedbyHim,receivehonourandwelcomehereafter.Sri
(RagM.5Ang.43)

ServicetotheSatguruistoreceiveHisTrueandGodlyinitiationandthendevoteCompletelyto
ContemplationofWordDivine.TheyaretrulyhonouredintheSpiritualWorldofthehereafter.
ThesedevoteesreceiveSpecialCareoftheDivine,Blisshereasalsointhehereafterandreflecting
DivineGlory.TheyenjoyOnenessvithMagnificentLordofallBlissthroughceaseless
contemplationofHisGlory:

I3 H =U e ol l= ul
Jl3 l3 H UH H0 = I Hl (u)
TheLordtakescareofHisdevoteesthroughHisGrace.Theirfacesareglorifiedhereandherafter
bySingingofHisGlory.(4.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.46)

ThedevotedSaints,Godorientedones,areordainedtoassembleandalwaysremainimbuedwith
Naam:

H3 HJ lHl 8lJ H0 H HHl

3H 8uJ Hlo = ou Uu l (9)
O'SaintlyBrothers!AssemblethouincommonbrotherhoodandcontemplateNaamTrue.Packthis
ProvisionSpiritualthatmaysustaintheehereandhereafter.(1.)
(SriRag.5Ang.49)

ThisGurbaniquotestatesthatNaamTrueistherealProvisionfortheSoulhereandhereafterfor
Sustenance.Nothingelseisofanylastingvalue.Those,whohavereliedontheNaamProvision,
havegotalltheirhungersSatiatedhereandshallbesustainedbyNaaminthenextworld.The
enduringrealstuffhereandhereafterisNaam.However,thisismadeavailableonlytothosewho
havebeengracedbytheTrueGuru.ThehouseofGuruNanakistheDoorofTrueGuru.Sectslike
RadhaswamiarethefakeshowofspiritualitythatlayclaimtofalseGurudom.Theworldlysojourn
isworthwhileandbearsthestampofDivineapprovalforthose,whohavefoundtheTrueSatguru
embodyingtheTruthrevealedthroughthehouseofGuruNanak.Thisismatterofdestinyandthe
resultofpreviousgood,Virtuousdeeds.TheyaretheonestoreceiveTrueNaamattheDoorof
theGuruandgetimbuedwithNaamthroughSinglemindeddevotion.Theyarethehonoured
onesinCourtDivine.

o8 H = JlJ lH I lHlo Hl8

H0 H3l l3o eIJ 8H Hl8 (=7\\\)
Divinelyacceptedarethose,whofoundtheGuruinstinctively.ImbuedwithloveforLordTrue,they
arehonouredinCourt
Divine.(3.28.98.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.52)

TheSalvationliesindedicationtoNaambothhereandhereafter.TheSaintlySikhshaveputall
theirFaithinthisteachingofGurmat.TheGurmatNaamisverilythetruepilgrimageforGursikhs
andItsrespectfulrecitationtheworshipoftheholyFeetoftheGurufortheGursikhSaints.

H3 HJ Hl 8lJ c H0 l8
I = 0 H= 3lu Jl = U
oI eIlJ HlolJ lH lu= uU 9
Hearkenthee,OBrotherlySaints!TrueNaamistheSourceofliberation.DevotiontoNaamDivine
isworshipofholyfeetoftheGuruandthepilgrimage.ThisshallbringDivineAcceptanceandplace
ofhonourtotherootlessinCourtDivinehereafter.1.
(SriRagM.5Ang.5253)

TheaboveGurbaniquotationunderlinesthatthoseliberatedthroughNaamdevotionalone
receivewelcomeinCourtDivine.

Therootlessones,withoutashelterearnaplaceofhonourinDivineCourtthroughconstant
devotiontoNaam.SuchistheDivinePromise.ThisisaVerifiedTruthbytheSatguruand
pronouncedbyHimasTruthDivine.ThisisthewholeTruthandshalleverbeso.Theoccurrenceof
thewordoI eIlJ"isconfirmationoftheTruththatthereisaCourtDivineintheWorldto
come.ThereisnootherTrueCourtanywhere.Theworldlycourtsareallfalseandfake.Inthelight
ofthisWordDivine,howcrazy,disillusioned,delvinginnonsensearethepeople,whoinsistin
atheismtodisbelieveintheworldandlifehereafter!Theywillwakeuponlywhencalleduponto
accountintheDivineCourtofJusticefortheirmisdeeds.Theirpunishmentisindicatedinthe
followingGurbani:

Hl3I lHl Hl=U H l=3 o8 HHl

HH el 8u HlolJ == H =
l8u HH I=l8o Hl HHlJ = =
Whatuseisthelifeofthose,whoservenottheSatguru.Theyshallbetiedupandpunishedbythe
Couriersofdeathandnoneshallbetheretoheartheirwailingcries.Havingwastedtheirhuman
life,theyarebomanddietimeandagain.5.
(SriRagM.3Ang.6970)

TheTruthbroughtoutintheforegoingGurbanishows:
(a)Those,whofailtobecometrueSikhsoftheSatguru,notobeyingthecommandsofGurmatand
ServeHimnotthroughNaamdevotion,haveindeedwastedtheirhumanlifeanditssojourn.
(b)Theywillhavetoundergocyclesoftransmigration.
(c)TheyshallfindnoshelterinCourtDivine.
(d)Theyshallbedisgracedinthedungeonsofcouriersofdeath.Theyshallbetiedandpunished
somuchthattheyshallcryandshriekinpaininmoroseandsorrow,butthereshallbeno
sympathyorhelp.

Thepunishmentismetedoutwithheavyclubs.Someofthelivingsaintshaveenvisionedthis.A
liberatedsaintofTheGuru,lateSantShamSinghJihadenvisionedthisinhismeditationand
writtenaboutit.Hehadseenrowsafterrowsofthecamelsladenwithtiedup,unfortunateones,
receivingpunishmentwithheavyclubsshriekingandcryingoutinpain.Inhispity,thesaint
enquiredabouttheidentityofthosepersons.Hewastoldthat,thosewerethefaithlesspersons,
forsakingTheGuru,delvingincheatingandhypocrisy.TheyposedasfakeGurustomisleadthe
worldlymortals.Theyonlyexploitedtheirfollowersforownpersonalworshipandselfgain
insteadofleadingtoGodlydevotionthroughexample.SeeingthismiserableplightoftheGodless
persons,SantShamSinghJifeltGodlyfearmoreacutely.Heresolvednottoallowanyonetotouch
hisfeet,thusshunningpersonaladoration.

IhavenarratedthispersonalexperienceofSantShamSinghJiandmyownwitnessofmanysimilar
experiencestothoseignorant,fakeholiessoastorestrainthemfromthemostharmfulpracticcof
selfeulogyandselfpontification.However,thosewhogetusedtoundeservedhonourunder
deceptivegarbandeasyearningthroughexploitation,donotgiveupeasily.Theyenjoytheir
ignorantblindnessoftheawaitingfate.Thesenonbelieversfeelthatthemortalframeofan
individualisleftbehindatthetimeofdeath,thenwhatcanbepunishedinthehereafter.They
dismisscourtDivineandpersonalaccountingofmisdeedsasmerenonsensicalthreats.Suchis
theirselfdeception!Theyknownot,thatinadditiontothevisiblebody,thereisyetanother
imperceptiblebodythataccompaniesoneafterdeath.Thepainandpleasurearetheexperiences
oftheindividualsoul'simperceptiblebody.Ifthevisible,perceptiblebodywastoreceivesuch
experiences,thenwhydoesitnotrespondtotheseexperiencesafterthesoulhasleft?Infactthe
bodyisimmunetoallexperiences.Itthusprovesthatinlifeorafterdeath,thebodythat
experiencesistheother,imperceptibleone.Itisnotjustthebreaththatleavesthedeadbodybut
thesoulaccompaniedbytheimperceptiblebody.Thereafteritundergoescyclesofrebirthand
receivespunishmentdueformisdeeds.Thosewhowanttoverifythistruthcandosobytaking
theirimperceptiblebodiesoutofthevisibleperceptibleone.However,thefaithfulSikhs,believing
intheTruthoftheGurbanihavenosuchneedtoverify.Suchanexperiencemayoccurinnormal
courseoflife.ThereisnoscopefordoubtinviewofthestatedTruthbytheSatguruafteradirect
experienceandcommunicationwithDivine.TheSatgurustatesthatdefiantandunfaithfultothe
Guru,unwillingtoacceptHisspiritualteaching,shallbeseverelypunishedbythecouriersof
death.Oneshouldheedthisredeemingtruth.Howeverthosepersistentinfollycallthismere
fallacy.TheyarefarfromobediencetotheDivineGuru,asconfirmednonbelievers.

TheGodorientated,Gurmukhs,imbuedwithNaamhavenothingtoworryincourtDivinedueto
theprotectiveHandofAllCapableGuru.SuchistheEfficaciousNaam,TheWealthImmaculate!
ButitisuptoTheBenevolentLordtobestowthisDivineGift,onwhosoeverissochosenbyHimas
thefortunatereceiverofGrace.ThusLordaloneistheRedeemingPardoner,liberatorfromthe
cycleofrebirth,throughHisGrace.SaysGurbani:

H H u lH H e= e=J
oI J=8l lHH 8l I =3
ol 8 clo o 8HJ 7
ImmaculateisTheWealthofNaamthatisbestowedbyGraceDivine.Nomoreisthereanyhurdle
foronewhoenjoysfriendshipofTheAllCapableGuru.HealoneistheRedeemer,ThePardoner
Lord!2.
(SriRagM.1Ang.6263)

TheCourtDivineistheshelterfortheGodoriented!Thisisverilyso!!Thisisthemostbeautiful
AbodeofTheLord.(NottobeconfusedwiththeimaginedSwamiDhamoftheRadhaSwamisect,
RadhaSwamismerelyconnecttheGurbanitosuittheirpurpose).Thisisthesheltergrantedonly
totheGurmukhsoftheHouseofGuruNanak,fortheylivealltheirlivesinthehopeofthis
attainment.Inthispioushopetheyremainunconsciousofworldlinessandtheirmindandbody
areeverdevotedtoNaamSimran,contemplatingDivine,andimbuedwithNaamAmrit,enjoying
immortalitybylivinginNaamPresence.DrinkingofNaamAmritisobtainedtheimmortality.They
haveconsideredeviltobeunsavouryandshunneditallalongthroughthought,wordanddeed.
TheGraciousLordhasbenevolentlygracedthem.TheyhavemeditatedonNaamWealthofthe
NineTreasuresinholycompanyandenjoyedtheNaamAmritthoroughly.Thesebelovedonesof
TheLord,enjoyingAllBlissDivine,havemadeNaamJewelaspartoftheirinnermostbeing.They
liveinPresenceDivine.ContemplatingNaamcontinuouslytheyleadarighteouslifewitheffulgent
mind.SaysGurbani:

He HoHl uH I3J l8HH oH lI Hl=3 HlU

Hl 3 I3 lHH3 H Jl olH3 l=3 HlU
olH3 Jl l=3 He lu ul=3 l8 8 =l= Hlo
8 l= I H HuHIl3 llu Hlo
H8H H oe = lo Jl 3 H o3l Hl=3
l8= l3 Jl l=H ou Hl Hl = Hl=3 =
BeautifulisTheAbodeofLord!Wherethedevoteesaresheltered,fortheyhavelivedinthispious
hope.ContemplatingNaamtheyremainengrossed,mindandbody.Theyremaineverdrunkwith
NaamAmrit.ImmortalitytheyattaindrinkingNaamAmrit;Theyshrugoffunsavouryworldliness.
ThegraciouslordhasbestowedHisGraceonthemtoenjoythetreasurehouseofholycompany.
BelovedsoftheLordareincompleteblissfortheyhavemadeNaamJewelaspartoftheir
innermostbeing.Theyforgetnottheirlifesupport,TheLord,evenforaninstantandtheyliveby
recitingHisNaam,saysNanak.3.
(SriRagChhantDakhnaM.5Ang.8081)

HereisyetanotherquotationpicturingCourtDivinethatshelters
thedevotee:

Jl = He HJ =lo =Jl
l= HlH el o Hl3 l3=l Hl3 o
Jc c I =l H0 HUe = 7
lIo oH H e lH l8
I3 Ic H Hlo H H l8 (=)
BeautifulistheMansionoftheDivine!CreatedbytheLordCreator.Amazingarethelamps,sun
liketodispelspiritualignoranceandyetprovidetheBlissfulPeace,moonlike.Thisfeatisthe
workingoftheEffulgentspirit,pervadingallthreeworlds.Allcontainingisthislikeacitydwelling,
amarketandverilyafort,whereTruthaloneisdispensed.2.
BeholdingTheImmaculateLorddestroysallfearandbestowstheSpiritualsight.Ifthedevotee
steadiesthemindinGodLove,hecanenvisionallthatisperceptibleandimperceptible.(3.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.57)

ThoseenvisioningtheImperceptibleLordhavealreadyenvisionedHisBeautifulMansionduring
theirlifetime.TheyhaveachievedtherarefeatoftotalconcentrationonWordDivinethat
producesTheCelestialexperience.Holdingbreathatthenavalcentre,theirsearchingandsoaring
consciousnesshasfoundTheEffulgentSpiritwithin.TheEffulgenceofTheSpiritmakestheir
bodiestheglitteringcelestialMansionofTheLord.ThisisverilythewondercreationofTheLord,
Himself!Theamazingilluminationwithinsurpassesthecombinedeffectofsunandmoon,making
possiblethevisionofallthethreeworlds.Thebodyverilybecomesthemarketplace,dwellingcity,
afortlikeselfcontainedplacewhereTruthaloneistheworkingcommodity.Theinnereyesthat
envisiontheImmaculateSpirit,Dispellerofallfear,openwithinonesbeingtousherinknowledge
Divine.ThusisTheImperceptibleLordenvisionedwithinandwithout,everywhere.Thevisionis
extendedtothehighestcelestialregionstoTheSachKhandAbodeofTheLord,sobeautiful.

IftheSoulofaSikhSeeker,treadingonspiritualpath,abidesbytheWillDivine,surrenderingself
completely,thensuchasoulbridegetshonourablewelcometoTheDoorofDivineLord.Neveris
thereadelay,confirmsGurbani:

H u HH 0 H8l
el =l H HJl 88l (9) (\)
IfsoulbrideabidesbytheWillDivine,ThenissheinvitedtoDoorofTheLord'sDivineMansionwith
honour.(1.)(8.)
(VarSriRagSalokM.3Ang.85)

DefianceoftheteachingofGurbanibytheignorantanddelvingindualityratherthanworshipof
TheOneSupremeLord,TheGuru,ensnaredbyevilofworldlymisdeeds,getseverepunishmentin
theCourtDivine.

H ==l =lo == =H =Hl8

eH l8 olIol He eIJ lH HHl8 (7)
ThemindensnaredbyTheevil,performsevildeeds.Worshippinginduality,theignorantreceive
punishmentinCourtDivine.(2.)
(VarSriRagM.3Ang.88)

Those,whohavebeendedicatedtoTheSatguruandmeditatedonhim,havenothingtofearin
DivineCourt.TheyhavetakenrefugeinSatguruthroughHisGrace.CompletesurrendertoThe
GuruhasbroughttheblessingofGuru'steachingtotreadonthepathofGurmat.Followingthe
courseofrighteousliving,theyhaveattainedglory.TheyarehonouredinCourtofTheLord.Says
Gurbani:

Hl3I lHl luol8o l3 HH Jl

lH =U Jo l= Jl H Hl3I l Jl
l3 ou Uu H UH Jl eIJ u HJl 9u
ThosewhohavecontemplatedonSatguruhaveshedallfearofdeath.DivineGraceenablesoneto
seekrefugeinSatguru.Suchonesareglorifiedhereandhereafter,receivinghonourin
CourtDivine.14.
(SriRagKiVarM.4Ang.8889)

Theplaceofhonourinthehereafterisgiventothosealonewhodelvenotinsinninginpursuitof
evilbutremainpious.SaysGurbani:

= oI U3H H8l lH le eJl 9

O'Nanak!Theyalonearehonouredinthehereafter,Whoteachnotsinninginevilways.
(SalokM.1Ang.91)

Those,whodiscernthewillDivineandabidebyit,getblessedwithDivinevirtue.Theyarethe
devoteesofGurmatNaam,TheSpellchantoftheGuru.TheyreceivespecialmarkofDivine
recognitionandaretheliberatedonesinCourtDivinewhereasallothersareheldaccountableas
calledforbyDivineJustice.

J=H H Jl I =
I = H8le lH lH
H = el H0 clH lH HJ=lo =
HH U 8
HH el 8u 0c 8
l8 = = HlI Hul H=3 H luo=lo u
Those,whodiscerntheWillDivine,singTributesDivine.TheyreceiveDivinemarkofrecognitionas
devoteesofNaam.AllareheldaccountableattheDoorofLord,Liberatedarethosewithfragrance
ofNaam.3.
Theignorantmindorientatedone,findsnoshelter.Hereceivesseverepunishmentfromthedeath
couriers.NoneisthereforsolaceexceptNaamDivine.LiberatedarethecontemplatorsofNaam.4.
(MajhAshatpadiM.1Ang.109)

TheforegoingGurbanibearswitnessthattheones,whostrayawayfromthepathofGurmat,find
noshelterinCourtDivine.Theyarepunishedbydeathcouriersthroughendlesscyclesof
transmigration.ButfortheNaamsaviour,thereisnoothercompanyforsolace.DevoteesofNaam
getredeemed.OutofthecountlessspeciesonlythehumanbeingsgracedbytheBenevolent
Guru,turnouttobetheredeemedrighteousones.SuchonesareblessedtocometotheHouseof
GuruNanakforreceivingtheteachingofGurmat.ItisshelteroftheGuruthatdestroysall
afflictions,renderingthedevoteepureandimmaculate.Naamdevotionabsorbsthemcompletely.
InthehereafteralsotheycarrywiththemfragranceofTheNaamandreceivehonourincourt
Divine.

0UHlJ Hlo U8
lHH el = l3H I lH8
l=l8 =lc He H lH el H0 lH HJ=lo
Countlessarethebeingscreated.Thosedivinelygraced,meetTheGuru.Theirafflictionsareall
banished.Thedevoteesarerenderedimmaculateandpure.TheyarefragrantwithNaamEternal.
6.
(MajhM.3Ang.111)

Neitherdoesthevisiblehumanbodyaccompanythesoulinthehereafternorisoneknownbythe
casteorworldlynameorfame.Whencalledtoaccountforonesdeedsonlythoseareredeemed
whodevotedtoNaamaftercompleteselfeffacementinhumanlife.IntheserviceofSatguru,the
GodorientatedGursikhsenrichthemselveswithNaamWealththroughsinglemindeddevotion.
TheyremainengrossedinNaamhereinthisworldandalsohereafter.
eJl Hl3 oI H8
lHu HIlo l3u c H0 =H8
Hl3I H=l H u=3 ou Uu lH HH=lo =
Accompaniesnotthebodyorcasteinthehereafter.Whereoneisheldforpersonalaccounting,
onlyrighteouspastlivingcanbethesourceofredemption.ServingTheSatguru,richareNaam
devotees,EngrossedinNaamhereaswellashereafter.3.
(MajhM.3Ang.112)

ForsakingWordDivine,thosewhomeditatenotonGurmatNaam,findnoshelteranywhere.They
willstrayaboutinignoranceanddoubtliketheproverbial'crowinanabandonedhouse'.They
wouldhavewastedtheirliveshereandalsohereafterinspiritualtorment.

H8e l=Hl l3 U U
lH lHU H= =l =U
J3 3 l3l e= I=8 e el l=J=lo
ForsakingWordDivine,oneisshelterless.Goneastrayindoubtarelikeacrowinanabandoned
house.Theywastetheirlivesintormentbothhereandhereafter.5.
(MajhM.3Ang.123)

BereftofNaam,theignorantblind,mindorientatedatheistdelvesinevildoings.Alltheritualsand
fakereligiousperformancesareofnoavail.ThesepracticesleadnottoGodrealization.Those
separatedandawayfromtheLordHusband,delveinfakedevotionofgarbandritualsinvain.
Theyareneitherglorifiedinthisworldnordotheygetanyshelterinthehereafter.Wastegotheir
lives,withoutaspiritualgain.TheseGurbaniquotationsalsoconfirmpresenceofthenext
unforeseenworldafteralifesojourninthisworld.ThisTruthisneverdeniedbyTheGodoriented,
Gurmukhs.ThefollowingGurbanipicturisesthelifehereafter,andCourtDivine:

H H H H H H Jl 8l
IHl3 H H HH I= ol3 8l eIJ 8 8l 9 JU
O'mymind!MyFriendandBrotherisNaamDivine.SingingNaamthroughWisdomDivineofGuru,
NaambecomestheultimateSaviourFriendinCourtDivine.1.Pause.

H H Jl Jl Jl H l3 eIJ Jl Jl e =lo8l
u u H8lH =J H =U H = Hl 8 Il 8l uu
ThosewhohavetakenrefugeinTheLord;theyreceivehonourbyTheDivineinHisCourt.Lord
greetsthemwithGloryfortheirdevotion.O'Nanak!ThedevoteesareembracedbyHimasHis
beloved.4.
(GujriM.4Ang.493)

HereTheLordGuruaddressestheindividualmindsofGursikhstoimportDivineWisdomsoasto
formalivingpartofthem.ItstatesthatNaamrevealedthroughGurmatisthemostdependable
FriendandSaviour.ThetotaldevotiontoNaam,withfullthought,wordanddeed,ultimately
savesandliberates.EngrossedindevotionofSatguruandLordthroughcompleteselfeffacement,
thedevoteesarehonouredandshoweredwithGraceDivine.TheLordgreetsthemastheblessed
onesandtreatsthemasHisbelovedones.TheGurbanifurtherstates:

oHH lHc J= HlI =ll3 eIJ 8H 8lo

HH =l 3H H Jl8 l HlJ H oe H3l =l H8lo 9
H 3 = l8ul H8lo
o J lHHJ o Hl 3l He luo8lo 9 JU
Slanderingisnomoreandpeoplesingoftheirglory.HonourawaitstheminCourtDivine.Fearof
DeathisinstantlygoneandonedepartsinBliss!1.
ThelabourofLoveDivineiswastednot.SocontemplateofTheLordceaselesslywithallmindand
body.1.Pause.
(GujriM.5Ang.500)

MeditatingonDivineallthetimewithfullconcentrationofmindandbodyistruelabourofGodly
devotion.Thisdoesnotgoinvainandissuretoproducerichdividend.Firstlythereisnotlikelyto
beslanderingoftheLord'sdevotee.AnyinfamypriortoGodlydevotiongetswashedawaywith
thedevotionandinsteadallstartsinginghispraises.HegetsaseatofHonourinCourtDivine.Fear
ofDeathisallinstantlygone.HeenterstheAbodeDivineinBliss,accompaniedbycelestialmusic.
NotonlyGurbaniestablishestheexistenceofCourtDivine,butalsotheplaceofhonourforthe
Divinelyrecogniseddevotees.

CeaselesslylivinginDivinePresence,withfearandloveoftheLord,engrossedinHisdevotion,the
devoteesliveinBlissandhonourinthisworldandinCourtDivineTheDoorofLiberationawaits
them:

l=l0 8H J l=l0 =H= =

ou H =lo8lo eIJ H eo (9)
LivinginFearDivineallthetime,inGodlyPresence,andperformingallduties,Oneenjoysblissand
honourhereandfindsDoorofLiberationinCourtDivine.(1.)
(VarGujriSalokM.3Ang.516)

OneshouldgetsomuchimbuedinNaamDivinethatonelosesselfidentityandmergesinto
Satguru.ThosewhoattainOnenesswithSatguru,receivespecialwelcomeinCourtDivineanda
placeofhonour:

Hl3I H3l l3o eIJ 8lo U

ThosesteepedinloveforSatgurufindplaceofhonourinCourtDivine.
(VarGujriSalokM.5Ang.517)

ThequestionofplaceinCourtDivinearisesonlyifthereissuchanexistence.Thisisyetanother
confirmation.Bestowingspecialhonourondevoteesisalsoestablished.Eventheutteringsof
devoteesareDivinelyacceptedtoformpartofWillDivine:

I3 = 8lo = J eIJ = ul8 (9u)

UtteringsofdevoteesareDivinelyacceptedandexecutedinDivineCourt.(14.)
(VarGujriM.5PaurriAng.52)

Aperson,denyingTheGuru,andHisDivineteachings,isafakefriend,posingasthespiritualbeing,
delvingintalltalks,butdevoidofrighteousnessinaction.Suchdeceptivegurusgetdisgracedin
CourtDivine.Theyarepunishedwithheavysticksasthepollutedevilones.TheDivineJustice
revealstheirrealfiendishnature.SaysGurbani:
lHU lI 8J 83 H UJ Jl eIJ J Hcl 9
EventhoughapersondenyingTheGurudelvesintalltalk,Yetheisrevealedasapollutedfiendin
CourtDivine.1.
(DevgandhariM.4Ang.528)

DenyingtheGuru,delvinginsinfulliving,thepersonfindsnoshelterinCourtDivine.Theiregoistic
bloatingtoposeasguruisacunningdeception.Thisisaspiritualsinandatoweringsinoverallthe
othersinning:

Jl eIJ U8l Jl Hl lHel8 H HH l H

Deludinginsinarethefiendishpersons,whofindnorefugeinCourtDivine,Omybeing!
(BihagraM.4ChhantAng.540)

TheGodoriented,truedevotees,abidingbyWillDivine,onlyproceedeagerlytoCourtDivineto
receivewelcomeandhonoursaysGurbani:

H I3 H H== Hl lHel8 H H Hl H
H Jl eIJ l8o Hl lHel8 olJllH Hl0 HH H (7)
O'mybeing!SucharetheDivineservantsanddevotees,whoareacceptablebelovedofTheLord.
TheyreceiveRobeofHonourinCourtDivine.EngrossedtheyremaininHimallthetime.(2.)
(BihagraM.4ChhantAng.541)

HonouredinEternalCourtDivine,thetruedevoteesareeverengrossedinTheLord.Thosewho
findrefugeinHim,enshrineHismemorytoliveconstantlyinDivinePresence.Suchengrossment
inDivineisthroughGraceDivinethatisbestowedonthedestinedones,soblessedbyTheLord
CreatorHimself,orelsetheSpiritualPathislaidwithsnaresanddifficulttotreadbyoneself.Godly
saints,blessedbytheGuru,areshownandhelpedalongthisPath.Gurbaniillustratesthis:

o=J lHJ HJlJ H HlU Jl Jl H ou H

=l H=J Hl3I H HlU HH = HI Hu H
HI l8 Hlu IHl Jl eIJ H 8lo
lH =U l8u3 uJ llo l3 l le l= 8lo (7)
Comeandjoin,O'belovedfriends!LetusmeditateonNaamDivine.ServingThePerfectSatguru,O'
dearones!Letusmakeiteasytotreadthepathofdeath.Thustreadingthedangerouspathwith
easethroughGuru'steachings,WeshallreceivehonourinCourtDivine.ThosepredestinedbyThe
LordCreator,remaineverengrossedinHim.(2.)
(BihagraM.5ChhantAng.542)

TheGurbaniquotationprovesexistenceofpathofdeath.Thisiseasytotreadforthosewhohave
takenrefugeinPerfectGuruwithunswervingfaith.Thisprocessofdiscipleshipislaiddownby
TenthNanak,GuruGobindSingh.ThisinvolvesbaptismthroughtheChosenFiveGursikhsinthe
PresenceofSriGuruGranthSahib.ThisistheonlywaytogetbaptisedintoSikhismtobecomea
GursikhofThePerfectSriGuruGranthSahib,TheEternalGuru.Thefakeones,runningparallel
gurudomoftheirownareincompetenttowroughtthespiritualrevolution.Theirdisciplesremain
withoutthePerfectGuru,exceptfortheirowndeception.

FortheGodoriented,Gursikhs,Satguruhasemphasisedsomuchonthecontemplativethought,
tocareforthehereafter,thatitisreflectedthroughoutGurbani.Lotofconcernandpityhasbeen
shownfortheatheists,devoidofNaamDivine.Thewarningoftheirpendingfateisrepeatedtime
andagain,intheeventofneglectfortheirredemptiononthepathofdeath,throughNaam
meditation.TheyareadvisedtoaccepttheblessingofHouseofTheGurubyawakeningtothe
realityofspirituality,andtofollowtheGurmatwayofDivinePraise.WithoutthelabourofLove
Divine,thepathofdeathremainsarduousandfullofdangers.ThetreasureofDivinePraiseis
availableonlythroughGraceofTheGuru.TheGurualonecanbestowtheboonofthisrare
treasurethroughHisbenevolence.WithouttheproperteachingorinitiationbyTheGuru,many
havelabouredinvaininperformanceofuselessrituals.NonecouldfindtheNaamwealth.Guru
Nanakpines,outofpityfortheGodlessworldlybeings,devoidofNaamwealthandwondersasto
howtheywillstarveinthehereafter.SaysGurbani:

lH=l3 H 8H J lHH 8H H 0 l8
Hl3I l8 Jlu o=8l H u= =H =Hl8
= HH HI3 uJl J oI l= l8 7
PraiseDivineisTreasureofDivineBoon!Onlytheblessedonescanenjoythis.Thisisobtainednot
withouttheSatguru.Manyhavetriedvariousritualsinvain.O'Nanak!PennilessisGodlessworldly
beingdevoidofNaamwealth.Whatshallsustainthishungrybeinginthehereafter.2.
(BihagreKiVarM.3Ang.548)

GurbaniofFourthNanakalsowarnsthus:

Jl =3 Jl H 8llHU oI l=o 8 (7)

NowisthesowingseasonandyousownotseedofNaamDivine.Howthenshallyousatiateyour
hungerinthehereafter.(2.)
(AasaChhantM.4Ang.450)

Somuchhasthehereafterbeenexplainedthatthereisnoscopefordoubtaboutitsexistence.The
Seedsownhereshallprovideforinthehereafter.Howeverthosewhoawakennottothelabour
ofsowinghereandnow,whatshallbetheirsustenance?Hereafteristoobvious,whereone
proceedsleavingbehindthismortalframe.Formakingitpeacefulintheawaitingfuture,itisonly
thelabourofNaamdevotion,asmuchasonecando.Thisopportunityshallslipawayandoneis
notreborninhumanlifetoooften.Thosewhowastetheirhumanlifealsowrecktheirfuturein
thehereafter.Thosedelvinginthefollyofbelief,thatthereisnohereafter,shallsoonawakento
thegrimreality.Theirfancifuloffalsehoodshattered,theyshallreceivebeatingsontheirfaces.In
theend,Gurbani,TherevealedTruth,shallstandvindicated.Satguruismakingaclarioncallabout
theexistenceofhereafter.Theatheistsliveinfool'sparadise.Iftheyclosetheireyestoreality,like
thepigeontowishawaythecat,deathshallstillovertakethemmostcertainly.Thereisnoescape
fromthehereafter,whetheroneenjoysitorsuffers,dependinguponindividualdeeds.Thetruthis
emphasisedbyTheSatguruthatthoseneglectingtheimportantspiritualdutyofNaamdevotionin
humanlife,sowingthespiritualNaamSeedhereandnow,shallhavetostarveinthehereafter.
TheresustenanceforindividualsoulisonlyspiritualfoodthattheearliersownNaamSeed
provides.Noothercommodityisofanyavail.Theegoisticritualsareallfakeandlootedawayby
thetaxcollectors,thedeathcouriers.

=H uH H elHlJ l3 HH HI3l c
ThefakereligiousritualsarelootedawaybytaxcollectingYama,courierofdeath.
(SuhiM.5Ang.747)

ThetreasureofNaamDivine,GurmatKirtanofGurbani,singingofDivinePraiseevenforashort
while,becomessaviourinthehereafter.Incontinuationoftheabovequotation:

l8 =l3 I=J =3 = lH lHH3 lH3 c 9

SingtheredeemingPraiseDivineofLordCreator,forcontemplatingofHimevenforawhileshall
redeemyou.1.
(SuhiM.5Ang.747)

Thedeedsofmindorientedatheists,whodenytheGuru,shallneverbearanyfruit.Theyshallbe
disgracedinDivineCourt.SavetherighteousGursikhs,allshallbemetedoutpunishmentbyangel
ofdeath.SaysGurbani:

= lH HH =H= H ul8 = eIlJ Jl8 o 7

O'Nanak!Thelabourofmindorientedonesgoesinvain.DisgracedaretheyinCourtDivine.2.
(BihagreKiVarM.3Ang.552)

= l8 Hl3I H= HH l 8u HlolJ HlJ = Ul HlJ 9

NotservingtheSatguru,O'Nanak!severelypunishedaretheyincityofdeath,aftertheydepart
withblackenedfaces.1.
(BihagreKiVarM.4Ang.552)

ManyotherquotesfromGurbaniestablishtheexistenceofcityofdeath.Themiseryofthose
forsakingtheloveofNaamdevotion,emphasisedbyTheSatguru,shallcometopassforreal.

'Severelypunishedincityofdeath'warningoftheGurushallholdgood.TheGurmukhs,gracedby
TheLordwithNaamdevotion,alonearerecognisedastherighteousbeingsintheCourtDivine.
TheonesreceivingtheboonoftreadingthepathofGurmat,asrighteousSikhsandengagedin
NaamdevotionaretrulyhonouredinCourtDivine.SaysGurbani:

lH o IHl e =lo8l H H H0l eIlJ H 99

ThoseGodorientedones,bestowedwithHisGrace,arerecognizedinTrueCourtDivine.11.
(BihagreKiVarAng.552)

lHH IHl ol 88 H He Jl eIlJ 8 H (9u)

Those,underthetutelageofGuru,comprehendTruthandarealwayshonouredinCourtDivine.
(14.)
(BihagreKiVarAng.554)

Look!HowbeautifullyexplainedfutureawaitstheonesengagedinlabourofDivineLove,asan
emphaticteachingofSatguru:

Hl3I =Hl8o =l 8J =J
I eo Jl8 = HlJ8 HHJ
HlJ8 He JHl J H = U =lc = o3l Hl3 uJ
Jl = H olH3 J e 8J 8J
Hl3I = l0l3 J HHH H0 J
= ou H oel Hl oI Jl lHU = =J 7
Satguruemphasisedtodothefollowing,ContemplateofLordattheDoorofTheGuruinholy
company.TheLordiseverPresent.DispelalldoubtandkeepHisEffulgentPresencewithinthe
heart.NaamDivineisAmrit,takethispanacea.AbidebytheWilloftheSatguru,andlivelifeof
DivineLove.O'Nanak!TheLordshallkeepyouinBlisshereandyoushallenjoyHislovehereafter.
2.
(BihagreKiVarM.3Ang.554)

TheaboveGurbaniquoteillustratesthattheGursikhsfollowingtheGuru'sinstructionshave
presentedthemselvesattheGuru'sDoor,acceptedinitiationfromtheFiveChosenonesinthe
presenceofSriGuruGranthSahibJi,gotinitiatedtotheGuru'sWord,nowandthereafterdevoted
toNaammeditation.ThecontemplatorsofNaam,bestowedwithGraceDivine,theFiveChosen
OnesrepresentingtheGuruhaveenlightenedtheseekersofAmritwithpresenceoftheLord
within,giventheBlissfulAmrittodrinkasthePanaceaofallillsandinstructedintrueloveto
accepttheWillDivineassweet.TheGurubearsawitnessthatsuchGursikhs,acceptedbytheLord
astruedevotees,shallenjoyHisBlissfulProtectionhereandextendHisLoveevenhereafter.What
abeautifulsketchofthelifehereafteroftheGodOrientated!ThenextGurbaniquotefurther
confirmsthevogueprevalenthereafter:

JUH l=l0 HI3 Ho He He Hl8

lH0 l=l0 eH J l30 038l l= =I oI Hl8
lIol Jl8 H 03 Jl8 olIol ou =Hl8
= 8u =H= H lH oI 8 Hl8 9
Mortalsdiefullofegoandkeepdyingofthisignobledeath.TheyremembernotLordintheirentire
life.Whatshallbecomeoftheminthehereafter?Wiseishe,whokeepsawaketothepresenceof
theLord.Buttheignorantdelveinevil.SaysNanak,onesreapsinthehereafterwhatonesows
here.1.
(SalokM.3Ang.55556)

BereftofNaam,theworldlymortals,bloatedandhalfdeadwithegoisticpride,keepdying.
Horriblearetheirevernewhorrorsthatengulfthem.Wastedaretheirlives.Theysparenotevena
momentduringtheirlifetimeforGodremembrance;somuchengrossedaretheyinworldliness.
Alltheirhumanliveshavebeenwasted,thatweremeantasapilgrimagetoearnDivinemerit.
Whataresuchonestoexpectinthehereafterwhentheydieengulfedwithegoisticfire?Thereis
nothingbuttowailandregretforthelostopportunity.Fornowonehastofacetheconsequences
ofpersonalmisdeedsandundergohumiliatingpunishment.Thepersons,whoavailedofthetrue
wisdomoftheGuruhavelivedwiselyinGodremembrance.TheignorantblinddevoidofGurmat,
KnowledgeDivine,persistinevildoingandfinally'reapwhattheysow.GuruNanakmakesaclear
declarationofDivineRulingthat'O'Nanak!Whatevermeritoneearnshereiswhatonegetsinthe
hereafter'.DivineJusticeensuresthedeservedreturninthenextlife.Thisistooobviousandthere
isnousedenyingthehereafterorJusticeDivine.

Onlythefoolhardyevildoerspreferdarkignoranceandremainobliviousofthehereafterand
negligentofit.Howeveritisverytrueandreal,asrealasthisworld.TherighteousGursikhscan
neverdenyitsexistence,yetmanyarejustnominalSikhs.Evenwhilecallingthemselvesfollowers
oftheGuru,theybelievenotinhisteachingaboutthehereafteranddenyit.Thatiswhy,putting
asidefearsofthereprisaloftheirmisdeedsofthislifeinthehereafter,theydelveinallsortsof
evildoing.ThepreciousDivinegiftofhumanlifewithallitsrichpossibilitiesisjustsetaflamewith
theirownhands.Theseselfscorchedpeopledieinmiseryandsimilarmiseryoffireandother
punishmentsawaittheminthehereafter.
Themortalsofevilleanings,burningintheevildesires,weareviladornmentsandruintheirlives
eveninthenextworld.Alltheadornmentsandbeautyoffalsehoodaretransitoryandofnoavail
afterdeath.Apingthefalseadornmentsofwomenofotherfaiths,thewomenwhoforsaketheir
owndresscodeofSikhisminpursuitofthelatestfashion,cometogrief,asthefollowingGurbani
quotesillustrates:

Hl Ie8l clo lo HI Hu
oI I8l Hlo HU l=Hl l=H
Onegoesforthelatesthairdoandmakeup,YetsheiswelcomenotattheDoorofLordHusband!
Thereisnothingbutwailingandgrieffortheselfcentred.
(VadhansM.1Ang.558)

LeavingasidethesimplewayofGursikhGodOrientedGurmukhladies,istohavetressknotattop
oftheheadcoveredwithturban,aspertheKhalsadresscode.Thosewhodelveinfashionable
hairdosandmakeuparepavingtheirwaytohell.TheaboveGurbaniquotemakesitclear,delving
infashionleadsnottotruelove,butonlytowailingandgriefintheCourtDivine.Shouldthese
SikhladieshavefearofawaitingJusticeDivine,sowellexplainedrepeatedlythroughtheWisdom
oftheGuru,theywouldnotdaretodelveinfalsehoodoffashionandspoiltheirlifeinthe
hereafter.

Fearlessnessofthefuturelifeafterdeathandnonbeliefinitsexistenceistogetengrossedinthe
filthofcharacterlessness.Eveninthisworld,thescorchingofcharacterlessnessleadsmanyto
theirlivingverilyinhellinprimeoftheiryouth.Theworstmaystillbeawaitingthemwhenthey
departindisgrace.HereisGurbaniquotetoillustratethis:

eJIl lo l8elo l3 HJ l8
eH l8 =l e =lJ oI Hl8 7 (u)
DiscardedbytheLordSpouse,lamenttrulyandfindnoplaceinDivineAbode.Theuglyones
ensnaredbyloveofworldlinessaredestinedtosufferinthehereafter.2.(4.)
(VadhansM.3Ang.559)

DeprivedoftheloveoftheBelovedLord,thetrueUnionofLove,depictedinGurrnat,themortal
beingsdelvingineviladornmentstrulylamentasthediscardedbeingshereinthisworldandalso
inthenext.TheirmiserableplightofwailingandgriefhasbeenwitnessedbySatguruasalsoby
theonesgracedwithDivineSight,SaintlyGursikhsanddevotees.SaystheGuru,theunfortunate
onesarenotdestinedtofindLord'sAbodenorisitfeasible.Giventoworldlyfashion,adoptedby
womenofillrepute,likeadornmentsoflustfulgaudinessmakeapersonappearuglyandunclean.
Suchonesareboundtosufferinthehereafter.Unlimitedshallbetheirmiseryandsufferings.Rest
assuredthereisnoescapefromthisfate.Neverslackenyourvigilregardinglifethatawaitsinthe
hereafter,forthemindorientedshallcertainlybemetedoutpunishmentthere.

Believenotthatthereisnohereafterandthatthereisnopersonalaccountingofdeeds.Indeedall
thetrueandfalseshallbetestedandsegregatedaccordinglyinCourtDivine.Thefalseonesshall
standdisgracedandgetthrownout.Theyshallhangupsidedowninhell.Theretheyshallwail
shriekinpain.WarnsGurbani:

c Hl lol l33 H0 = e8 H
c eIJ Hclol U =l = H (=)
ThefalseandtrueshallbejudgedinCourtDivine.Thefalsegetthrownoutthereandmakewailing
pleas.(3.)
(VadhansM.3Ang.570)

Neverignoredangerlurkinginthehereafterduetoreprisalofone'sdeedsanddoubtnotits
existenee.Falseisthenotionthatallendshereitselfwithdeath.Thegullibleask'Whoeverhas
seenthehereafter?'Well,theDivineorientedambassadorsoftheLord,theGurusandProphets
haveenvisionedthehereafter.Whatcanbebetterevidencethanthatrenderedbythese
enlightenedones?HowclearisthefollowingGurbaniontherealityofhereafter:

HlJ8 lHHJ H 8lJ H 8J l8o

8u uu = 0l leJ oI H H
oI H H lHU lHJH =J I8 =lH
lH3 Hl=o eIJ H 8lo H l3H = lH
oI J=H 0 H lHl lHl l=o l=J
HlJ8 lHHlJ H 8lJ H 8J l8o 7
ContemplateofLord,O'Brothers!Allaredestinedtodepart.Thesojournhereistransitoryand
falseistheworldlinessforonemustleaveforhereafterlikeareturningguest.Sowhydelveinpride
andarrogance?RememberTheLord,servingWhomoneenjoyspeaceinCourtDivine.Nomortal
canissueacommandinthehereafter.Allhavetocontendwithmeritofpersonaldeeds.Thus
contemplateofLordO'myBrothers!Allaredestinedtodepartondeath.2.
(VadhansM.1Ghar5Ang.579)

Everymortalisdestinedtodepartfromthisworldandaccountforhimselfinthehereafter.
Underliningthistruth,theGuruinstructsaffectionatelytoremembertheLordSupremeabove
everything.Theworldlinessanditsglitterthatleadstoegotisticprideinmortalisonlytransitory.
Letthisnotengrossyousoastoforgetaboutthehereafter,thatistheultimatereality.Worldly
stayisaguestlikevisit.Letusthereforeshedallworldlyprideandgraspthetruththatnothingof
thisworldisofanyavailnoraccompaniesustothenext.Onehastosufferpunishmentforthe
worldlymisdeeds.Theonlyescapefromlimitlesssufferingsinthehereaftercomesthrough
GodlinessandGodRemembrance,sourceofbliss.Thereisnoscopeforindividualwizardry,
shrewdnessorpersonaldictation.Therewillcertainlybereprisalofone'sdeeds.Thusonehasto
departfromthisworldandtakeupplaceinthehereafter.Thereisnothingmorebeneficialthan
rememberingGodallthetime,livinginHispresence.

ServingtheAllPowerfulLordanddevotiontoHimmakesthejourneyoflifeinthehereafter
peaceful.Thuslifeisresumedinthehereafterafterendofliferhereondeath.Itisnotasthough
deathisthefinalend,withouthereafter.Thosewhodieinmiseryalsoendupinmiseryinnextlife.
EndingoflifeinGodRemembranceisnotadeathreally.Thisislikecontinuityoflife,awakening
toyetanewblissandpeace.TheyreceivehonourinCourtDivine.TheofferingofDivine
RemembrancewinstheGraceofUnionwiththeLord,thatisthehighesthonour!Thisisthe
realisationoftheLordHusbandandHisAbode.EternalblissandbaskinginLoveDivineallthe
way!Whocangrieveoversuchending?Veryfewhoweverlearntodiesonobly.HereisGurbani:

H He = olo H Hl H oH =l8
Hl=J HlJ8 HHu o u HJ oI Jl8
lu HJ H=J 3 = =J oI lH =8l
c lHU H=J Hl0 HH=J 3 l3 8l
HJl Hl8 =J HH =J I lHU lo H
H He = olo H =8l Hl H 7
SpeaknotillofdeathO'people!OnlyifSomeonewastoknowhowtodie!Servingone'sLord,All
Capable,alifeofcomfortandpeaceawaitsinthehereafter.Passingintoblissfulness,onereceives
honourinCourtDivine.GoingwithofferingofDivineRemembrance,recognitioniswon.Realized
thusisLoveDivineandTheLord'sAbode,enjoyingplayfulnessofHisLove.Speaknotillofdeath,O'
people!OnlyifSomeoneCouldlearnhowtodie(andliveinGodRemembrance).2.
(VadhansM.1Ang.579)

Theabovequoteisveryclearaboutthehereafter,afterdeath,thejourneyoflifeaheadandthe
happeningsthere.Thereisafuturelifeanditispeacefulforthose,whohavetakencaretoliveand
dieinGodRemembrance.DevoidofNaam,unconcernedwithNaamdevotiondieinmiseryand
eventhereafterafflictionspursuethem.Thisisverytrue.Truebravearethose,truetotheirword
andfullydedicatedDivinedevoteeswhohavelivedeverybreathinNaammeditationandeven
diedwithNaamontheirverylips.Trulyearnedisthemeritofdeathbysuchbravehumans,
winningrecognitionoftheLordintheirlifetime.Knownasthebraveinthehereafterarethose
receivinghonourDivine.OnlythecontemplatorsofGodaresparedfromsufferingpain.Those
beingdraggedonthepathofYamasofdeathsuffer,whiletheDivinedevoteesreceivewelcome
andhonourinCourtDivine.Gurbaniconfirms:

H HH Hlo J= J H Jl8 Hl =
H H8l oI ololJ eIJ =lJ H0l H
eIJ H =lJ l3 lHU H=lJ oI e I
=l 8= luo=lJ 3 = =lJ lH3 Hl=o U I
Deathistheearnedrightofthebraveones,withDivinerecognition.Bravearecalledthosewho
receivehonourinCourtDivine.Receivingwelcomeandhonourtheysuffernotpain.Having
meditatedonOneLordhavetheyobtainedthismerit,forservingtheDispellerofallfear.3.
(VadhansM.1Ang.579580)

Eveninthisquote,lifeafterdeathandCourtDivinearestronglyindicatedandconfirmed.Itisonly
dedicationtotheSatguruthatmakesamortalwelcomeandpeacefulinCourtDivine.TheGurmat
devoteesofSatguruarehonouredhereinthislifeandobtainliberationinCourtDivine.Says
Gurbani:

Hl3I =l H= 0=l Hl J H H
ou lHl =lo8lo eIJ H eo (9) (=)
ServingonSatguruoneremainsinhighestbliss.Honouredhereinthislife,suchawoninredeamed
inCourtDivine.(1.)(3.)
(VadhansKiVarM.4Ang.586)

ContemplatorsofGodwitheverybreath,findshelterinAbodeDivine.

l3 HloJ Jl Jl leH l3 Jl eIJ U8lo (u)

ContemplateofGodeverydayandnightforshelterinAbodeDivine.(4.)
(VadhansKiVarPaurriAng.587)

Divinedevoteesaretrulyrecognisedinthehereafter:

IlH = H UH Jl eIJ =lJ (99)

ItpleasestheLordtobestowDivinerecognitiononGursikhs.DivineDevoteesinthehereafter.(11.)
(VadhansKiVarPaurriAng.590)

TheexistenceofCourtDivineanditsacceptanceasrealisfullysupportedbyWisdomoftheGuru,
Gurmat.GurmatalsotalksoflandoftheFormlessOneandHisAbode.

l= = elH HlJ 3 Hl JlJ HJ = (7)

OnreachingthelandoftheFormlessLord,youshallfindblissinHisabode.3.(2.)
(SoratthM.1Ghar1Ang.595)

TheblissfulrealizationoftheLordandHisabodeisonlyinthehereafter,whereoneliveseternally.
BelievethistobeTruthAbsolute,0'brothers,Sikhsofmyguru!

ThelandoftheFormless,Hisabode,isavailableonlytothegursikhs,thespeciallydedicatedones,
whohaveattainedthestageofequipoiseinthecompanyoftheholycongregations.Thosewho
havetastednotNaamAmrit,themindorientatedones,havenottreadspiritualpath,delvingin
wordlisness,ensnaredbyitsattachmentandremainedengrossedinselfarestrangerstothe
existenceoftheCourtDivine.Theyareengulfedindarknessatthetimeofdeath,unawareof
AbodeDivine.Theyreapwhattheyhavesownandarepunishedbytheyamasofdeath.Those
withthemarkofdivinerecognitionenvisionthesightofCourtDivinethroughgraceofTheLord.
Beyonddescriptionistheirspiritualaccomplishment.SaysGurbani:

Hu H HlJ HJH 0lo lHJ8 H Jl 8l

H 3 u o =l Hlo e =l 8l 8l
ol Hllc 0lo oluo = e leH 8l
HH el 8u U = o =lo =H8l =
WordlymortalhasexperiencednotequipoiseinholycompanynorhistonguehastastedNaam
Amrit.Ensnaredbyattachmenttoone'sownmind,bodyandwealthonehasforsakenthedoor
divineinthehereafter.Departingonegropesindarkafterdeath,unabletofindshelter.Tieddown
ishereceivingpunishmentbytheyama,accountingforpersonaldeeds.3.

el = 3 ol = =J =u H8l (u) (=)

Gracedivinealonecanbringthevisionofthehereafter,thatdefiesdescription.(4.)(3.)
(SoratthM.1Ang.596)

OnlytheGurmukh,guruorientedreceivegracedivine,whilethemindorientedgetwhatthey
deserve.GodrealisationispossiblethroughcontemplationofNaamDivine,bestowedbythe
Guru.BereftofTheWord,themortalsgoaboutindoubtandspiritualwilderness.Theyarebound
togetpunishedincourtdivine.Again:

l8 H8e HI e l=e eIJ lH HHl8 JU (7)

O'mymind.GodRealisationisonlythroughGuru'sWord,WithouttheWord,themortalsgo
astray,andearnpunishmentinCourtDivine.Pause.(2.)
(SoloakM.3Ang.600)

Prevailinginthreestatesofwordlyexistence(Rajo,TamasandSato)anddelvingintheritualistic
practicesoffakereligionthemortalsknownottherealityofthehereafter.Theyhavetoundergo
painandsufferingthere.TheyhaveremainedwithoutAmritofLoveDivineandWordDevotion.
Thustheyremainedentangledinmiseryofworldliness.Allareengulfedindarknesswithoutthe
enlightenmentfromTheGuru.Howcantheyfindandtreadthepathtrueofspiritualitythen?If
GraceDivinebringsthemtoTheTrueGuru'sdoorthenalonecantheyhavethevisionofGuru's
Wisdomandfindthespiritualtreasurewithin.SaysGurbani:

3 I u3 8J =H =H=lJ Jl H He ol8o
Hluo 3 =lJ Il83l l8 8 e l8o 7
Goingastrayunderinfluenceofthethreeworldlystates(ofRajo,TamasandSato)onegoesabout
performingmanyrituals,withoutexperienceofLoveDivine.Themechanicalperformanceof
ritualisticworshipdevoidoftruecomprehensionrelievesnotofmisery.2.

l8J HI ou H ou =H= l8 I HI 8
= Hl3I lH 3 ol = = oel H0 8 u9O
BlindofignorancethemortalsgropeindarknessandfindnotthetruepathwithoutGuru.O'Nanak
ifonemeetsSatguru,thenaloneitbecomespossibletoenvisionDivinewithin.4.10.
(SoratthM.3Ang.603)

BestowingofdivinefavoursisthroughGraceDivine,asTheLordmayWill.Blisscomestothe
Naamimbueddevotees.SuchistheWillDivine!TheyreceivetheboonsofAbodeDivineand
Naamdevoteesaredivinelyrecognisedandhonoured.

e3 el3 l Jlu o lHH = l3H e8l

= lH 3 H l8o eIJ HlJ H8l u99
ThegiftDivineisbestowedthroughWillDivineastheLordmaychoose.O'Nanakthoseimbued
withNaamDivineareinblissandrecognizedinCourtDivine.4.11.
(SoratthM.3Ang.604)

Themindorientedatheists,withouttheboonofNaam,starvespirituallyandintheiragonyof
strifeandspiritualhunger,runboutfromdoortodoor.ItisdeficiencyofefficaciousNaamthat
accountsfortheirsufferings.Theyaresubjectedtorepeatedbirthsanddeathsoftransmigration's,
receivingpunishmentsinCourtDivine.ThegursikhsdedicatedtotheserviceofSatguru,engaged
inNaamdevotionareinblisshereandhereafter,enjoyingthepeaceofEquipoise:

o Hl3I = 8lJ
oI H H HJH =l oe JH JU (7) ()
SacrificeamIuntomySatguru!ItispeaceofEquipoisehereandblissinthehereafter.Thus
perpetualJoyisbestowedwithHisGrace!Pause.(2.)(5.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.609)

Countlesssinsarebanishedinthecompanyoftheholyandbyservingthem.OneenjoysThe
NectarinsingingDivinepraisesintheholycongregation,asabenedictionforservingtheholy
ones.Suchfortunateonesliveincomforthereandreceivewelcomeinthehereafter.Says
Gurbani:
=lc u lHclJ H H= Jl =l3 lH I8lo
8lJ H oI H UH H = HI =Il 8lo 7 ()
Countlesssinsarebanishedintheserviceofthedevout,andoneenjoysNectarofsingingDivine
Praises.Greatfortuneistheholycompanythatbestowsblisshereinthisworldandwelcomeinthe
hereafter.2.(7.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.610)

TheheartsthathavebeenimbuedwithGurmatNaam,knownofearanymore.Therighteousones
arebelovedofSatguru.TheyareblissfulhereandreceivehonourinCourtDivine.Nomoreisthe
cycleoftransmigrationforthem.SaysGurbani:

8lJ H oI H UH lHlc I8 o= H
lU 8 lJe H =lHo o Hl3I = Hl = (9O79)
Blissfulisthelifehereandhonourofwelcomeinthenext.TransmigrationendsforNaamdevotees.
NaamdwellingintheheartonebecomesfearlessandbelovedofSatguru.3(10.21.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.614)

ContemplatingandsingingofNaamisthewaytofindplaceinAbodeofDivine.Theinitial
requirementsforthisisrefugeinWisdomofTheGuru.ThemethodologyofsingingDivineVirtues
hascomeinaftertheadventoftherevealedGurbani.DivineVirtuesareenshrinedonlyin
Gurbani.TheNaamimmaculatewasfirstbestowedonGuruNanakthefolloweroftheFormless
One.Thatiswhythebestowingofboth,singingofpraisesDivineandcontemplationofNaamis
possibleonlythroughtheHouseofGuruNanak.TheonlysourceisinitiationthroughtheFive
BelovedOnes,representingTheGuru.RefugeinGurumeansacceptingdiscipleshipofTheGuru,
tobecomeaGursikh.Thus,theonlyescapeisrefugeintheGuruthatensuresendof
transmigrationandnomorefearofpunishmentofcouriersofdeath.ThewayofDivineloveisthe
onlycoursetoreachtheCourtDivinewithhonour.Thosesodestinedhavelivedalifetimeof
devotion.Theydelvenomoreindoubtaboutthehereafter.SaysGurbani:

I =l Hl 8 H H0l eIJ H
I I=3 olu H Jl o8 o u 7 (9=7u)
FearsarenomoreinrefugeoftheGuruandthedevoteesreceivehonourinLord'sCourt.Theyhave
cometoabideinAbodeDivinethroughNaamMeditationandsingingofVirtuesDivine.2.(13.24.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.614)

GuruNanakhasstatedTruthEternal,thattheonegracedbyprotectiveHandofTrueSatguruis
renderedfreeofpersonalaccountingofvirtuesorvices.Heissavedbothhereandinthehereafter
bySatguru.SaysGurbani:

J3 3 e= H= JH I o=I 8l0lo
oc 80 = I 3 H= = HH3l= ulo 779u\
Iamsavedbothhereandinthehereafterandmymeritordemeritissetaside.SaysNanakOGuru!
EternalisYourWord,andGraciousYourHandonmyhead.2.(21.49.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.621)

TheLord,Satguru,Saviourofthemeek,aloneistheSupporthereandhereafter:

ou Uu =
Hl3I el el8o (9) (9u\)
SaviourhereandinthehereafteristheLord,Satguru,Mercifultothepoor.1.(14.78.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.628)

SavedistheonebyGraceoftheLord,Satguru,havingtakenDivinerefugeinallhumilityand
engaginginNaammeditation.AfterbeinginitiatedbySatguru,thetruedevoteehaswastednot
evenamomentbutremainedinthoughtDivine.HisfaceshinesforthingloryDivineandheattains
EternalBliss:

o =H =U l=U o=8lo
lH3 lHHl eIJ H UH He He H 8lo 9 JU (9\\=)
ShelvenotyourowndutyofNaamcontemplation,thatbringsgloryandblisseternalinthe
hereafter.1.Pause.(19.83.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.629)

Godorientatedones,whohavedonewellintheirdivinedutyarerecognisedandhonouredinthe
CourtDivine.Theuncleaninmind,dualisticatheistsfindnoplacethere.SaysGurbani:

HHl Hl Hl 8l eIJ Jl uU () (=)

Mindorientated,uncleanwithduality.O'Brother!TheyhavenoplaceinCourtDivine.(6.)(3.)
(SoratthM.3Ang.639)

Havingwastedhumanbirth,delvinginsinanddepartingasamarkedsinner,onefindsnoshelter
inCourtDivine:

eI eH HlJ 0lo l8
eIJ 8H Jl Hl8 =
Departingwithsinstainedface,thesinnerfindsnotashelterinCourtDivine.3.(3.5.)
(DhanasriM.1Ang.662)

Thosehavecrossedthedreadfulworldlyocean,whoabidedinserviceandthoughtofSatguru.The
courierofdeathstaresnot,nortouchestheoneswhoremainedimmersedinNaamrepetition.
ThoserepeatingWAHEGURUalltheirlifearehonouredwithRobeintheCourtDivine.Says
Gurbani:

H H=lJ Hl3 Hl H =H 3l Il8o

H 8lJ Jl Jl U l3 HH l Il8o
H eIJ u HlJ lH Jl Hl l8o ()
Swimacrossthedreadfulwordilyoceanthose,whoservetheLordTrue.RepeatingNaamdivine
areleftalonebythecourierofdeath.HonouredwithRobearethose,inCourtDivine,who
meditatedonLord.(7.)
(SoratthKiVarAng.645)

BeloveddevoteesoftheLordalonearerecognisedandhonouredinCourtDivine.DelvinginNaam
aloneistrulylearnedandisassignedthemarkDivineofrecognitiononhisforehead.Notjustany
one:

lo 8 H =
lHH lHl eIJ = lH u
Thelearnedone,whocomprehendNaam,isdivinelyaccepted.HebearsDivinemarkofrecognition
onhisforehead.4.5.7.
(DhanasriM.1Ang.662)

Justasthereareworldlycourts,thereisacourtofFaithinthehereafter.Theblasphemous,who
denythehereafterandrighteousFaith,getdisgracedbothhereandhereafter.SaysGurbani:

le= = H = Jo el elo = e8l 79

TheblasphemerisdisgracedwithblackenedfaceinthecourtsofrighteousFaithbothhereand
hereafter.2.15.
(DhanasriM.5Ang.674)

TheonesshelteredunderGraceDivinefindplaceinAbodeDivine.Truearethedevotees,lovedby
theLord,WAHEGURU.Theyareunaffectedbythecouriersofdeath:

lHH ol 8 l l8
eIJ lH l3H Jl Hl8
H8l I3 lH H0
HH= 3 8 l= =
AbidethoseintheAbodeDivine,whoaregracedwithLord'sprotection.LovedbytheLordaretrue
devoteesandridaretheyoffearofthedeathcouriers.3.(3.24.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.677)

TrueistheCourtDivineoftheTrueLord!Thefakedescriptions,devoidofrealcomprehensionand
experience,areofnoavail.Howeverthereisnodenyingofrealityevenifmortalsfailtodescribe
it.MeditatedNaamwithsinglemindeddevotionofthought,wordanddeed,WAHEGURUisthe
Saviourbothhereandhereafter.Itscontemplationprovideprotectioneverywhere.SaysGurbani:

lHHU lHHl lHHl H =U HlH HlH HH

l8J l= l= HlI HJ8l H3 =3 HlJ = 9 (9=7)
IremaininblissthroughcontinuouscontemplationofNaam,breathbybreath.Naamisthe
inseparableSaviourbothhereandhereafter,extendingprotectiontomeeverywhere.1.(1.32.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.679)

ThedevoteesofNaam,WAHEGURU,findtheEternalAbode.Ceaselessmeditationandsinging
DivineVirtuessavesthemfromcourierofdeath.Thecompanyoftheseaccomplisheddevotees
leadstoliberationandshelterinAbodeDivine:

lHHl lHHl HoHl o l=lc o= HH

H=l3 8= Hu =l HIl3 H l8U Jl = uH 9 (9u\)
CeaselessmeditationofTheLordistheSaviourfromcourierofdeath.Liberationandblissare
foundinholycompany.DevoteethusfindsAbodeDivine.1.(17.48.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.682)

TheserviceandcontemplationofWAHEGURU,OceanofBenevolence,leadstoenjoymentboth
hereandhereafter:
l= lHu Hl= H0 8lo e= HJ = 9 (9\O)
ServingTheLord.OceanofBenevolence,onerealisesHimandthusbothhereandhereafter
becomeblissful.1.(19.50.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.682)

ContemplatingNaamoftheCreatorLordandceaselessdevotionbestowtrueblissbothhereand
hereafter.Spiritualblissisattainedinthehereafterandbanishedarethepastsinsofmanybirths.
SuchisthegloryofassociationwithholycompanyinthehouseoftheGuru.Thespirituallydead
anddiscardedonesblossomforthwithspirituallife.SaysGurbani:

Jl3 H l3 H l3 H lHH H Il8e = He lH

lHclJ =H l0 HuHIl3 lHl Ho HlH 9 JU (7u)
BlissofNaamcontemplationisessentialbothhereandhereafter,everrepeatLord'sName.
Banishedaresinsofmanypastbirths.Thespirituallydeadbecomesaliveinholycompany,Sadh
Sangat.1.Pause.(2.54.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.683)

ThosewhoaretunedtorepetitionofallpervadingWAHEGURUNAAM,areglorifiedbothinthis
Worldandthenext:

Jl3 l3 H HI o3l H lH l= Il (=) (9)

ThosetunedtoceaselessmeditationofNaamareglorifiedinthisworldandthenext.(3.)(1.)
(DhanasriChhantM.4Ang.690)

ShallowasceticshavesetlowgoalslikerealisingthedomainofdemigodslikeInderpuri,Shivpuri
etc.Justasdemigodsthemselves,theirdomainsarealsoshortlived.TheloversofGurmatNaam
entertainnotsuchfrivolousdesires.TheyremaintunedtotheSupremeAbode,freeofworldly
desires.TheirobjectiveistoattainashelterinthisAbodeDivine.Justasthisworldexiststhoughit
isperishable,thereareotherworldsexistingofimpermanentnature.

EternalisNaamDivinealone.SaysGurbani:

l8e = lH= =lJ H8

U 3 =l 8Jl o8 9
l=o HIU l= lu Jl
H H H HJl 9 JU
ShallowpenancemayleadtoabidinginInderlokorSivlok,yetonehastoquit.Whatmayoneask
asboonasnothingislasting?KeepLordsNaaminmind,thataloneiseverlasting.1.Pause.
(DhanasriKabirJiAng.692)

Theatheistsattachedtothepoisonousworldlytiesknow,notofspiritualvalues.Theyareunlikely
tospendtheirearnedwealthformeritorious,spiritualandGodlycauses.Theirattainmentremains
nil,finallysufferingpainatthehandsofcourierofdeath.Thosewhohaveofferedalltheirwealth
andbodyintheNameofGodandhaveputallfaithintheSaintGuru,havebeenglorifiedhereand
inthehereafter.TheirmindsgetimbueddeeplywithspiritualLoveDivineonceforall.

H=3 8u 8 J Hl8o l8 H0lJ l8 H=l

Jl = olu l0 J H=lJ HH= HJlJ lHl l 7
lH Jl olu Hl Il8o I Hu 8J Hu l8 Hl u
Jl3 l3 Jl H =lJ Jl I I Hl I = ()
Theworldlymortalsareboundinthecoilsofworldliness,vigorouslydotheyaccumulatepoisonof
wealth.TheycanspendnotintheNameofGodandsufferthepainofdeathcourrierspunishment
ontheirheads.2.
ThosewhohaveofferedtheirallinNameofGodandreposecompletefaithintheSaintGuru,they
areglorifiedhereandinthehereafter.Deeplyimbuedaretheirmindswithlovedivine.3.(6.)
(JaitsriM.4Ang.698)

CountlessarethedevoteesabidingintheAbodeEternalofCourtDivine.Theyaretheperpetual
companionsofFormlessLord.Thisincomprehensibleworldisbeyondthereckoningandsightof
theworldlymortals,yetitisasthicklypopulatedasthevisibleworld,nayevenmore!

=lc eH H = e8
lH lH =H l3 = (99)
CountlessarethedevoteesincourtoftheLordandHeabideswiththemeverymoment.3.(5.11.)
(SuhiM.5Ang.739)

H HJ H = U0 eo
3 HlJ =HlJ I3 lo 9 (97)
BlissfularetheMansionswithIhighgates.AbidethereinbeloveddevoteesoftheLord.1.(6.12.)
(SuhiM.4Ang.739)

U0 3 U0 3 = e8
=8l H3 l8lJ U = (9O9)
HighestofthehighisthecourtoftheLord.Hecreatesand destroysmanybeings.3.(10.16.)
(SuhiM.4Ang.740)

BeyondcountarethedevoteesabidingintheEternalCourtofSachKhand,AbodeDivine.Withthe
graceofGuruNanakallthosewhoaccumulateNaamwealth,takethisentirespiritualmeritto
CourtDivine.Theyareacceptedasthecourtierswithhonourandcometoabidethere,inthe
eternalbliss,saysGurbani:

H H u Hl0o H83 Hl lH
= eIJ Hlo I H8lH 9u9799
HavingaccumulatedNaamwealth,Eternalisthissavedcommondity.SaysNanaksuchaoneis
acceptedinCourtDivine,blessedbytheaccomplishedGuru.14.1.2.11.
(SuhiM.4AshtpadianAng.759)

AllthoseGurmukhGuruorienteddevoteesbecomebelovedoftheLord,arehonouredwithRobe
inCourtDivine.Theyreceivetheboonofthetrueblisshereandareglorifiedinthehereafter.
ComplyingwiththecommandsoftheSatguruandlivinginHiswisdom,thecontemplatorsof
NaamareacceptedwithhonourbythesupremeLordsaysGurbani:

o lo eIJ u Hl8 HlU

ou H H UH l8= H luol8 HlU
oe le3 8JlH I Hl=o H3 l8 HlU u (9=)
BelovedoftheLordreceiverobeofhonourinCourtDivineContemplatingtheOneNaamtheyenjoy
blisshereandgloryhereafter.HonouredaretheybyLordSupremefortheirtrueserviceand
devotiontotheGuru.4.(1.3.)
(SuhiM.5AshtpadianAng.760)

See!TruehonourandGloryarebestowedintheCourtoftheLordSupreme.Howevertheblissful
LordisrealisedinthisWorldbythosewhomeditateonHim.

lHHl lHHl lHHl He3 H = =lo HI HJ

H =J 8= l8 H0l eIJ =J H 9 (7\99)
KeepmeditatingontheBlissfulLordwhoistheCreatorofall.O'mytonguereciteNaamoftheOne
SupremeLord,thusshallonereceivehonourintheCourtDivine.1.(29.115.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.827)

ServicetoSatgurubestowsthebeneficialNaamdivineonthedeservingdevotees.Theyarenot
heldaccountableintheCourtDivineandwinDivineapproval.

I H= 3 J eu
lJe H He l=3u
H0l eIJ Jl8
H J=H Hl el Hl8 (7)
ServicetotheGurubringsNaamcommodity,Naamintheheartleadstosuccessalways.Thereis
noobstacleintheCourtDivineandobeyingDivinecommandonemeetswithDivineapproval.6.
(2.)
(BilawalM.1AshtpadianAng.832)

AllblessingsarccontainedinobedienceanddevotiontoNaam.GloryofNaamisreflectedin
CourtDivine.ThedevoteesofNaam,throughNaammeditation,getliberatedalltheirancestry,all
theirundertakingsaremetwithsuccess.ThemindiscontrolledonlywhenengagedinNaam
contemplation.ThetruebraveryandfearlessnessisattainedthroughNaamrecitaion.Thisalso
leadstofreedomfromtransmigration.Naamisbestowedthroughthegraceoftheaccomplished
GuruasalsotherealisationoftheLord.ThedevoutreachesthehigheststateofblissfulEquipoise.
SaysGurbani:

H eIJ H UH
H HI = Uu
lH JH =H Hlu
H HlI l8J Ho Ilu =
H Jl JH lU 8
H o= H= J
Il H I3H
=J = Hl HJlH l=H u7u
ThroughNaamIattaingloryinCourtDivineThroughNaamallmyancestryissaved.Through
NaamIamsuccessfulinmyundertakings.WithNaamisthismindcontrolled.3.ThroughNaamI
becamefearless.ThroughNaamisendedthecycleoftransmigration.TheaccomplishedGuruhas
mademerealiseLord,thetreasurehouseofallvirtues.SaysNanak,thusIabideinperfectBlissof
Equipoise.4.2.4.(GaundM.5Ang.863)
AbidinginCourtDivinewiththeassociatedblissandcomfortsisonlyforthosewhoexceedallin
theirendeavourstowardsNaamdevotionanddedicationtoLoveDivine.Immersingtotallyin
Naamtreasurecanridoneofalltheegoandbringaboutcompletesubmissionandtruehumility.
Toconsideroneselflowestofthelowlyandmakeitappearsoisthesecretoftruebliss.

=J 0 3l Ul o=J oHl H= =H=J

oH 3 Ul H HJ 3U eIJ H =J 9 (7)
Layyourselfbeloweveryone'sfeettoattaintruegreatnessthroughhumilityandservice.Consider
allsuperiortoyouthenaloneyouwillenjoyblissinCourtDivine.1.(2.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.883)

SingingDivinepraiseandDivinevirtuesinthelightofGurmat,Guru'swisdom,engaginginGurbani
KirtaneventherootlessfindshelterinCourtDivine.

8lH H3 Jl =l3 IU
oI lHl lu= uU (9) (97)
SingthehymnofallessenceofpraiseDivine.Thuseventheshelterlessfindshelterinthehereafter.
(1.)(16.27.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.891)

l leH HU Jl U
oI eIJ =U uU (9) (77==)
ReciteHisNaamallthroughdayandnights.SothatyoufindaplaceintheDivineCourt.(1.)
(22.33.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.893)

Hl Hl Hl= 3 U
oI eIJ =U U (7) (7==u)
Reciting,O'Lord,YourNaam,Ilive.IntheheraftertooshallIfindshelter.2.(23.34.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.893)

I =l Jl c= lc=l8
o= oH H lJ
Jl = H HI lu
3 eIJ =lJ H =
I = 80 Hl H3
8J Il3 H 33 (u) (7\=\)
SeeksupportoftheGurutotheexclusionofallotherhope.PrayforthetreasureofLord'sNaam
thatleadstogloryinthehereafter.3.
RecitethespellofGurusWordthatisessenceofall.devotion.4.(28.39.)
(RamkaliM5Ang.895)

e eJ H=l
HlJ eIJ Jl
Jl3 l3 3u Jl8 =lo8l
o3 =l 8 8 8l 9
H = I IU
J3 3 JlJ e= HJ o0H luoU 9 JU
U3 83 Jl H
l8H HI H3
8l Hl J=lJ Hl3
lH 3 J= 0l3 7
H 3 U3H l8J =H
HI uH HlJ HHc uH
Jl lHHl 3 Jl8 Uu
HH HH = U3 =
3l J= oH
HH =l =clo 3l =H
I = UeH HlH
= Hl HJlH HHlH u=Ou9
Makefruitfuluseoftheprecioushumanbody,soasnottofacedejectionintheCourtDivine.
HonourshallawaityouhereandhereafterandtheLordshallsaveyouatthecrucialend.1.
SingpraiseoftheAllPervadingLord.Tosucceedbothhereandinthehereaftercontemplateon
TheWonderfulBeing.1.Pause.
ReciteLord'sNaamatalltimessittingorstanding.Allyoursorrowsshallbebanished.Allyourfoes
willturnintofriendsandyourmindrenderedimmaculate.2.
HighestdeedandthesupremedutyofalldutiesiscontemplationofDivineforyourredemptionas
alsoriddancefromsinsofallpreviousbirths.3.
FulfilledshallbeyourdesireandnooseofdeathcutasunderbylisteningtotheSermonoftheGuru.
SaysNanak,thusshallyoumergeinblissofEquipoise.4.30.41.
(RamkaliM.5Ang.8956)
CHAPTER8THECOURTOF'DHARAMRAI

==J oI0 ol
o J H 3 =U Hl
lHH l0l3 o8 l8HlJ e
Jl3 l3 3 UH H = (=9u7)
ImperceptibleistheLordWithoutaconcern!ReciteHisNaam,O'mind.allthetime.Themindthat
contemplatesofHimisridofallWoes,thusshallyoubehonouredhereandhereafter.3.(31.42.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.896)

l8J = H l8o
Jl c3 uH l8o (9) (=\u\)
Peaceisobtainedhereinthisworld.Angelofdeathsparesadevoteeinthehereafter.(1.)(38.49.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.898)

TheabovequotesnotonlyreferunmistakenlytotheCourtDivine,butalsoconfirmthatlackof
NaamdevotionleadstobirthsoverandoveragainwhileaccountingformisdeedstotheAngelof
deathGurmatfirmlybelievesthat'DharamRai\Angelofdeath,isacreationoftheSupremeLord.
HedispensesjusticetothemortalsonbehalfoftheLord,asordained.Allaretherefore
accountabletohiminthehereafter,exceptforthoseredeemed'Gurmukhs'whoareblessedby
SatguruNanakintheTenForms.Letnotmortalsgetawaywiththemistakenbeliefthatallendsin
thisworldaloneandthatalltalkofCourtDivineandpersonalaccountingarefigmentsof
imagination.

CoulditbethatSatguru,theTrueLord,haspennedimaginarythoughtsaboutCourtDivineinthe
RevealedWord'Gurbani'?Never!Thisislackoffaithofthemindorientedatheiststhatsprouts
thewrong,defiantthoughts.NotonebutmanyaretheGurbaniquotestoconfirmtherealityof
CourtDivine.Someofthequotesaregivenbelowbywayofillustration:

H l8Hl 0lJ olH

H l8 l=o lIo luo
IHl =lJ eIlJ H = ()
ForsakingNaam,thouareafflictedwithpride.Thereisnospititualityofinsightormeditation
withoutNaam.OnlyNaamdevoted,Gurmukhs,arehonouredinCourtDivine.3.(6.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.905)

TheadornmentoffalsepietydevoidofNaamisworthnothing.Thisismereegoisticshowof
sprititualitythatdoubtsandquestionstherealityofCourtDivineinthehereafter.Thewellversed
devoteesinGuru'sWisdom,Gurmukhs,devotedtotheessenceofNaammeditationaretheones
honouredinCourtDivine.TheyenjoytheEternalSpiritualBlissandareglorified.

l8 H0 Jl eIJ H
Jl H l= c lel O
WithoutimbibingTheLordTrueinmind,OneishonourednotinCourtDivine.Drinkingdeepof
NaamNectarbringstheUltimateSalvation.50.
(RamkaliM.1DakhaniOnkarAng.937)
TherealizationofTrueLordalonewinsrecognitioninHisCourt.OneenjoystheblissofNaam
AmritafterceaselessmeditationoftheWord,Naam,bestowedbytheGuru.ImbuedwithNaam
withinareredeemedinthehereafterandnottheoneswithfalsepretensions.

IHl 0= o= H
TheGuruorietedarelibratedfromtransmigration.

...

IHl eIJ lH=l3 HHl8

= IHl 8u l8 u9
TheGuruorientedmergewithLordinCourtDivine,throughpraisesDivine.SaysNanak,theGuru
orientedarehinderednotinGodRealization.41.
(SidhGoshtAng.942)

Look!LiberatedaretheGuruorientedfromtransmigration.ThoughtheyreceivehonourinCourt
Divine,yettheydonotbloatoverthisandinsteadarenevertiredofsingingpraiseDivine.They
thusmergewiththeLord,Himself.CeaselessissingingofpraiseDivineandLimitlessisthePraised
Lord.TheGuruorienteddelvenotinmeritoftheirselflesssinglemindeddevotion.Itistheself
seekingritualiststhatareheldbackforselfishness.ThereisneverahindrancefortheGuru
orientedascetics:

HH el 8u =l8
l8 H8e Jl l3 H ()
ThereisnoSaviourforthose'heldbackbyangelofdeath.ThereisnoSavingGracewithoutWord
Divine.(55.)

H J=H H I lIo
= eIJ = H
AbidingbyWillDivine,oneisenshrinedwithallvirtues.SaysNanak,thedevoteeishonouredin
CourtDivine.56.
(SidhGostAng.944)

DevoidoftheWordoftheGuru,thoseforsakingGuru,arenotshownanyrespectinCourtDivine
noristhereanysaviourforthemfromtheconfinementbytheangelofdeath.Theones,abiding
byWilloftheLordTrue,areblessedwithtrueKnowledgeofDivineWisdomandvirtuesthat
earnsthemhonourinCourtDivine.HereistheEternalTruth,pronouncedbySatguruNanak:

IHl HI Hl3 HH= Hl l8el

IHl eIJ o= Jl (9)
ConqueredistheWorldbytheGuruorientedandfinishedisthedeathCourierbyhim.Suchaone
losesnotinCourtDivine.(71.)
(SidhGostAng.946)

BlessedwithpowerofGurmatNaam,theGuruorientedsubduedeathandconquertheworld.
GlorifiedaretheyinthisworldandneverloseinCourtDivineinthehereafter.ItisVictoryallthe
waythrough!

HH 8l Hl U oel =H =u oJ=
Ul8 uU =uU Hl U o3l l==
Ul8 o Hol8 ol8 8lJ I =lJ U H HH He
oI eIJ HlIo Hl o =l0lJ =lo (7)
Themindorientedknownothowtoconduct,Sofullaretheyofselfconceit,lustandanger.They
Knownotclosefromfarimpelledbygreedandevil.TheydelveinlotofselfishChatterandare
punishedbytheterriblecourrierofdeath.AccountingforpersonalmisdeedsinCourtDivineinthe
hereafter,punishedanddisgracedarethefalseones.(2.)
(RamkaliKiVarM.3Ang.950)

UnguidedbytheGuru,notenshriningNaamintheirhearts,arealwaysfulloflust,angerandself
conceit.Theyspeakunsavourywordsofangerandpride.Theyhavenosenseofselfcontrolnordo
theignorantdrunksknowwhatwordstouse.Theirunsavourywordsaremostoutofplace.
Engrossedwithevilandgreed,theirwordsreflecttheirrealthinkingandselfishness.Thusis
wastedtheirentirelife.Theydepartfromtheworldreceivingpunishmentfromcourriersofdeath.
TheyareheldaccountablefortheirmisdeedsintheCourtDivineandaredisgracedforinabilityto
accountcredibility.Thefalsehoodlosesultimatelyandisheldaccountable.

= o H Hlo lH HJl
8 HIHlo 8 =lU =Jl
38 UHl o=lo 8=l lH Jl
oH8l =H3 JHl ol8 38l
o= H H8l ll Il =Jl
= lc = Ul= Hl0 Jl 7 (9=)
SaysNanak,O'mind!Hearken,thistruewarning.TheDivineshallcallforaccountingasperrecord.
Alltherebeldefiants,withheavydebitbalanceofmisdeeds,shallbehauledup.Therethe
punishingangelofdeathshallappear.Inthistightsituation,lostisthemindofallclevernessof
mind.ONanak!FailsthefalsehoodandTruthaloneisultimatelytriumphant.2.(13.)
(VarRamkaliM.1Ang.953)

IntheabovequoteGuruNanakSahibaddressesallthemortalstoimbibetrueteachingofabsolute
Truth.Therecanbenoscopeforanydoubt,iforbutinthis.Accountingforpersonaldeedsofthis
worldisamustinthehereafter,withoutfail.ThroughDharamrai,theLord,Himself,intheformof
Dharamraishallcallforaccountingfromoneandall.ThereexiststheCourtofDharamraiinthe
hereafter.Therecordisavailableforeachdeed/misdeedofallthebeings.Allthedefiantsof
DivineWill,notsubmittingtoitaccordingtoGuru'steachings,shallbehauledupbyDharamrai.

Thereisnoescapefrompayingforthedebitofmisdeeds.Theguiltywillbeunderthefirmgripof
Couriersofdeath,Jamdoots.Nothingisofanyavail,likepersonalwizardryorcleverness.Suchis
thetightsituation.Falsehoodstandsdiscredited.OnlythetrueonesandTruthshallbetriumphant
ultimately.ThesetruthfullwordscomefromGuruNanakthatmustcometopasswithoutfail.This
GurbaniquotationiscompleteTruththatwillprevail!

= H H3 H UH eIJ 8lo uU 9 (97)
SaysNanak,recitingNaamisblissfulandprovidesforshelterinCourtDivine.1.(12.)
(SalokM.5Ang.963)

SaviourinthehereafterisNaamalone,bestowedthroughGuru'steaching.Thisisasourceofbliss.
TounitewithLordthelongseparatedbeingsistheEmissaryGuru,Himself:

HH Hl3I Hle 3H Jl H l
l=lo H Jl eIJ = 8Hl
JustasSatguruisdescribed,sodoIfind.HeuniteswithLordthelongseparatedones,asEmissary
ofCourtDivine.
(RamkaliKiVarSalokM.5Ang.957)

ThisisyetanotherevidenceTrueofFifthNanak,GuruArjanSahib.SatguruistheOnlyEmissaryof
CourtDivine.Theones,abidingbyTrueteachingsofSatguruandlivingbyWillDivine,trulyrealize
Lord.TheyhavecometofindplaceinAbodeDivineandstayputeternally,SaysGurbani:

H =ll =3l H8l l I

lHl 3 HH H eIJ H (9)
WhateverLordCreatorpleasesismostapt.ThosewhohaverealizedHim,havecometostayin
AbodeDivine.(16.)
(VarRamkaliM.5Ang.964)

Thisishowthepretentiousatheistsaredealtwith:

=l =l H HlI 8lo
Jl3 l3 ee8l J=lJ HH= lHl H u
Rovingwithfalsepretensionsofgreedaretheworldlyevil.Suffertheyhereandhereafter,get
blowstotheirheadsfromCourierofdeath.4.

H=3 Hl el U HH He (7)
Everhungryandwantingaretheatheistmortalsatthedoorofcourierofdeathindisgrace.6.(2.)
(NattAshtpadianM.4Ang.981)

Haveyouseennow?Disgracedaretheatheistmortals,delvingingreedandmakingfalse
pretensions,atthedoorofthecourrierofdeath,sufferingpangsofhungerandpainfulblows.
Sufferthey,bothhereandinthehereafter!Theywakeuponlywhilereceivingpunishmentafter
death.Unmindfulofthesetruthfulhappenings,theeviloneswasteawaytheirhumanlifeinsinful
deeds.Soengrossedaretheyinevildoings,thattheyremainunawareoftheimpendingcalamity.
AwarenesscancomeonlythroughlisteningtotheGuru'steachingsandlivingbyHisWisdom.Fear
ofCourtDivineinthehereaftercanonlyrestrainthemfromwrong,sinfuldeedsunderthe
compulsionofgreedunderpretensionsoffalsehood.NonbelieverinFaith,theatheist,canhave
nomoralcharacter.Those,whofearnotGod,havenorestraintofholyfearandbelievenotinthe
hereafterandCourtDivine,shallgoonpursuingruthlesslysinfulacts.

lHl H l=Hlo H l=3 o8 HHl

oI H Jl I e
l=lo H Jl e = HH eol = (=)
ForsakingNaam,whatuseisthehumanlife?Sufferinghereandhereafter,theydepartwithheavy
loadofdirt,sinfuldoings.ThereisnoreturntoGodSourceevenafterlongseparationand
disgracefulpunishmentawaitsatthedoorofdeathcourrier.3.(3.)
(MaruM.1Ang.1010)

TheaboveGurbaniquoteprovidesaclearinsight.ForsakingNaam,lifeisamerewaste.Whatuse
issuchahumanbirth?Whatgoodcanbeexpectedfromanatheist?Theyhavenopeacehereor
hereafter.MortalsdevoidofvirtueofGurmat,withoutimbibingNaam,areunworthytobecalled
humanbeings.TheirmortalframeislikeaCartloadofdust.Allthattheyundertakeisuselesslike
dealinginuselessdust.TheylackhigherawarenessofSpirituality.Howcantheyeverbereunited
withtheSource,Lord?Manywillbetheirsufferingsatthehandsofcourrierofdeath.

IHl lHl H l8o

HHl l8u HH I=l8o
oI l= = = 8l Jl 8 I 8l0l HlU \ (9)
NotavailingofNaamthroughGuru,Themindorientedwasteawayhumanbirth,Thereisnofriend
inthehereafter.SaveNaam.ThisdawnsontheonecontemplatingonGuru'sthought.9.(1.)
(MaruM.5AshtpadianAng.1016)

WithoutbaptismoftheGuru,notacceptingdiscipleshipandnotmeditatingonGurmatNaam,the
mindorientedwasteawaythisgoldenopportunityofferedbyhumanlife.Miseryawaitsthemin
thehereafter,wherethereisnootherwellwisherexceptNaamDivine.WithoutNaam
meditation,thereisnohelp.Naamistheonlysaviour.

Lifeinthisworldisonlyabriefstay,whereaslifeintherealhomehereafterispermanent.
Howeverthemindorientedignorethisfactandremainunmindfulofpreparationstobemadefor
thehereafter.

lHJ = HlJ 3u J 8H H = 0ll3 ol8U =

Homethatawaitsyouinthehereafter,coniesnottoyourmind.3.

HJ H H u l=HlU l8= lH Jl H l8U (9)

Ignoringthetruedestination,youhavenotsparedathoughtforGodRememberance.5.(1.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1017)

Naamcommodityaloneisrecognisedandearnsrespectinthehereafter.SingingPraiseDivineis
theactSupremeinthepresentageofKalyug,thathelpsGuruorientedinNaammeditation.
ConcentratedNaammeditationnotonlysavesdevotees,buttheyalsoredeemmanyotherson
theirwaytoliberation.SaysGurbani:

=HI HlJ =l3 u

IHl Hlo l8 luo
ol 3 HI = 3 Jl eIJ l3 lHU Hl8e
SupremeistheSingingofPraiseDivineinKalyugGuruorientedones!MeditateonNaamwith
concentration.Selfredeemedalongwithalldynasty,proceedtothehereafterwithhonour.6.
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.10756)

BoardingtheshipofGuru'srefuge,imbibingNaamNectarbestowedbyHim,oneisferriedacross
theterrible,stormyoceanoflifeinsafetyandwithoutahinderance.Fearlesslyonetreadsalong
thePathofTruthinsafety,underthestewardshipoftheGuru.TheStewardGurulandsonetothe
placewhereSplendrousLordabides.OnecomesfacetofacewithGuru,Waheguru!DivineGrace
bestowesthisrarehonour!

H- u
0l 8lJu 0HU HI Jl el8
= H0 8lJu H I ul= el8
l33 el Hl8 U3lo I leH H=u
= el 8lo eIJ 0 H =
M:4.BoardingshipoftheGuruoneisferriedacrossthestormyocean.Neveristhereahinderance
totheTrueShipundertheStewardshipofGuru.ThePrudentGuruLandstheshipatAbodeDivine.
SaysNanak,GraceDivinebestowesthisrarehonourinCourtDivine.3.
(MaruVarM.3Ang.1087)

Thefakeholyones,notknowingGurmattechnique,uninitiatedbytheGuru,themindoriented
pretenders,goaboutcollectingalmsfromdoortodoor.Howshalltheyaccountforallthedebit
incurredinhumanlife?Gurbanireflects;

HIl J= HlI = =l =l llo U

eIJ HIlo l=H l=H U3 eU (9)
UnderthegarbofYogi,fakeholyonegoesaboutcollectingalmsfromdoortodoor.While
accountingforpersonaldeedsinCourtDivine,howmuchcanonejustify?(1.)
(MaruVarSalokM.3Ang.1089)

TheGuruoriented,Gurmukhs,contemplatingonGuru'steachings,devotetosingleminded
meditationoftheLordandcomeoutsuccessful,requitingthemselvesinCourtDivine.

Hl =l0l Jl H = Jl eIJ Hl 99
MeditatingonLordwithconcentrationofmind,onerequiteshimselfinCourtDivine.11.
(MaruVarM.3Ang.1090)

AbidingbyWillDivine,Gurmukhs,trueofheart,arepicturisedinthefollowingGurbaniquote:

J=lH H8l H3l eIJ H0 =8

HlJ8 HIHl elo el
le e=l H = e=Hl le lH
l8H= HJ8l3 = =3 lH 9
InCourtDivineareacceptedthetruthful,abidingbyWillDivine.TheLordshallcallforpersonal
accounting,forgetnotthisintheglamourofworldliness.Watchingoverdesires,liveSaintlylife.O'
Nanak!TheaccountingofallthecravingsoftheheartisheldbyLord,Creator.1.
(MaruVarM.3Ang.1090)

ThusabidingbyWillDivine,inNaammeditation,alonegainsacceptanceinCourtDivine.Devoid
ofGurmatNaamareheldaccountable.Atone'sperilisonelostinWorldlyglamour,ledbyfalse
belief'Sweetisthisworld,whoeverhasseenthehereafter?'Inthismistakenbeliefonemayget
totallyengrossedinworldliness,drivenbyunlimiteddesirers.Indulginginsinfulactivityiscertainly
accountableinthehereafter.Followingdesiresofmind,onerunsamok.Punishmentisfacedin
retribution.TheGurmukhshaveconqueredtheirownmindsandexercisedcontroltoturntheir
mindinwards.Theyaretrueasceticsandrenouncersevenashouseholders,maintainingpurityof
heart.TheyaretrulybelovedsoftheLordandrequitethemslvesatHisDoor.Whatisthereto
accountforinthecaseofDivinelyacceptedones?

lH Hlo Jl 3 H=3 l l3 = UH H Jl eol

Ul8 Jl3 l3 H 8 HJ Jl l l8 Jl (7) (=)
Liberatedarethose,whomeditatedonLordandglorifiedaretheirfacesatHisDoor.Inpeacethey
dwellhereandherafterunderprotectionoftheSaviourLord.(2.)(3.)
(TukhariM.4Ang.1115)

ThegiftofliberationisbestowedonmeditatorsofNaamandtheyarerecognisedwithgloryin
CourtDivine.Theyabideinpeacebothhereandhereafter.TheSaviourGuruextendsHis
protectionineverywayandeverywhere,hereandhereafter.Thisisyetanotherconfirmationof
therealityofhereafter.

DestinedwithNaamwealthreceivehonourinCourtDivineinthehereafter.Blessedwithpeace
andjoyfulsingingofVirtuesDivine,findplaceinAbodeDivine,eveniftheyareshelterlesshere.

lH =U llo Jl 8J lu
H H eIJ =lJ H
H HJH oe I IU
oI lH lu= uU 7 (97\)
BlessedwithNaamwealthbytheLord,FindhonourinCourtDivine.SingingVirtuesDivineinjoyful
peace.EventheshelterlessfindplaceinEternalAbode.2.(16.29.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1143)

Thecharacteristicbehaviourofmindorientedatheistsisallfalse.Thereisnoredemptionwithout
theGraceoftheGuru.AtheistsfindnoplaceinTrueCourtDivineandarerestrictedawayfromit.

Jl = H l8 H
l8 I H=l3 8lo H0l eIlJ H=3 H 9 JU
Allisfalse,saveNaamDivine.AtheistsarerestrictedfromTrueCourtDivineandthereisno
redemptionwithouttheGuru.1.Pause.

o3 H 8J l3 u=
H0l eIlJ ol l3 = 7 (uO=)
Uncleanofmind,exhibitpietyoutside.DisgracedaretheyinTrueCourtDivine.2.(40.53.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1151)

Thelasttwoquotesillustratethatshowofexternalpiety,whilemindisfilthy,isofnoavail.The
fakeholiesgetexposedinCourtDivineandtheirshowofexternalpietymattersnot.Theones,
whohavethoroughlypracticedPreciousNaamunderguidanceoftheGuruafterinitiationatHis
Door,knowtheworldlyexpancewithallitsglittertobefalse.ThustheGurmukhhouseholdersare
truerenouncersinSpiritandremaindetachedfrompoisonofworldliness.Greedyonesaretiedup
initsattachment.TheseEnsnaredonesinworldliness,forsakersofNaam,areboundtobe
punishedinthehereafter.

Hl3Il H lu lel8o
H H l H Hl8o
l J cl8
Jl = H l8 eIJ lH HHl8 97 (97)
SatguruhasfirmedNaamWealthinmindandonefindsWorldlyexpansetobefalse.Yetclingthe
greedyonestoworldlinessandwithoutNaamDivinetheyaremetedoutpunishmentinCourt
Divine.12.(1.2.)
(BhaironM.3Ang.1155)

Heldforpersonalaccounting,withoutanyescape,nonbelieversaremetedouttenfold
punishment.

oI HlIo J eHl l8 7
Accountingforpersonaldeedsinthehereafter,tenfoldisthepunishmentreceived.2.
(VarSarangM.1Ang.1240)

EngagedingatheringNaamwealth,meditatingonGurmatNaamwitheachbreathceaselessly,
erasesthepastevildoingsandthereisarestraintinthefuture.Hencenonewrecordofwrong
doingiscommittedandthereisnohinderanceforpersonalaccounting.Infacttheyaresecured.

lo Jl H l=l J8l
l H= =l8 Jl el He U8l
HH= lH e c H== l3 J8l
I 3 HJ l8o l3 Ic 8l
= oJe ul el =He lHlo Jl H8l 7\
TradinginNaamDivine,oneissavedfromfutureaccountingofworldliness.Hinderancethereis
noneandinsteadShelterDivineisalwaysthereatHisDoor.TheCourrierofdeathmeetswith
offerings,alwaysreadytoserve.GraceoftheGuruleadstoEternalAbodeandoneisglorified.Says
Nanak,etherealunstruckmusicistherealwaysandLordismet.28.
(SarangKiVarAng.1248)

GurbaniquoteistheevidencethatgracedwithShelterDivinearealsogreetedbyCourierofdeath
withofferings,remainingattheirbeckandcalltoserve.ThemeditationofSatgurufindsthem
placeinAbodeDivine.Theirfameandgloryspreadsallovertheuniverse.

ThereisEthereal,unstruckmusicallthetimeintheAbode,whereLord,Waheguru,isalsomet
facetoface.

InCourtDivinetheungodlyareheldtoaccount.Thefakerighteousoneshereareexposedoftheir
falsehood.Theonesburdenedwithlust,angerandselfconceitcannothelpfoolishutterance.
Theirthoughtsarealwayspolluted.Theyknownottherightthoughtsnorsweetwordsofwisdom.
Theseindiscreetonesaredisgracedinthehereafter.

HH 8l Hl U oel =H =u oJ=
uU =uU Hl He l03=lJ l8=
eIJ HIlo Uu JlJ =lo (9)
Theselfward,selfish,onesknownotdiscretionofspeech,drivenbylust,angerandselfconceit.
Lackingdiscretion,theirthoughtsarealwayspolluted.AccountingforpersonaldeedsinCourt
Divine,theirfalsehoodisexposed.(1.)
(SalokM.3Ang.1248)

Theseselfwardagnosticsindulgeindoings,duetodarkignoranceandindiscretion,thatare
discreditedinthehereafterandearnbadreputation.

lHlJ = Hl8 o=ll3 H8l ol8leo Hul 7

Selfward,mindorientedindulgeinindiscretion,thatearnsdisreputeinthehereafter.2.
(SarangParmanandJiAng.1253)

Gurbaniisthusverycompulsiveabouttherealityofhereafter.ThereisnoScopeforitsdenial.
Mindsturnedintodrosswithworldliness,howevermistakenlybelievethatthisworldis
everything.Theyliketomakethemostofluxuriouseating,drinkingandmerrymakingwhileit
lasts.Onlyiftheycouldawakentorealityofthehereafter,wouldtheyengageinattemptstoferry
acrosstheworldlyocean.ThefollowingGurbaniquoteisonesuchpointer.

oI =U l= 3J 8uJ l=o =H u =
Arrangetoferryacrosstheworldlyoceaninopportunetime,asthewealthofworldlinesshasno
releiabilityinthehereafter.
(SarangKabirJiAng.1253)

ImbuedwithNaam,Guru'sWord,asceticsarealwaysdetachedfromworldliness.Knowingittobe
unreliableandfickle,theyremainaloofandtruerenouncers.Disinterestedinworldliness,they
remaininceaselessmeditationofNaamwitheachbreath.TheyarehonouredwithGraceDivinein
thehereafter.

lH =U llc llo u l H
ole H He He luo=lJ H0l eIJ =lJ H 9 JU
DivinelydestinedwithNaamWealth,RemaininceaselessmeditationofNaamandareglorifiedin
CourtDivine.1.Pause.

I H8le 3 He 8Il Jl eIJ H0l =lJ H 7

ImbuedwithNaamareevertruerenouncers,honouredinTrueCourtDivine.2.
(MalarM.3Ang.125960)

GurbaniquotebelowisanothernicedepictionofJusticeDivineinthehereafter:

HH oI HIlo 8J3l J= H
IHl l3 lHU l8 8H lH=l3
Uu Ju o == Hlo =
Uu Hl3I 8l J= =lU 8 o3l =
8 H3 J H= Jl Hl3I lHl =3
Selfward,accountingfordeedsinthehereafter,receiveheavypunishment.TheGuruward,
Gurmukhs,requitecreditably,bestowedastheyarewithwealthofDivinePraise.Onefindsno
succortherefromtheerstwhileworldlyresourcesnorarethecriesoflamentationheard.Only
Satgurucanbereliablefriendthere.TheRedeemeratthecriticallaststage.Themortalshaveno
higherdutythantoserveTheSaviourSatguru.6.
(VarMalarM.1Ang.1281)

ThisGurShabadhasclearlypronounced,thattheselfward,atheistshavetorenderpersonal
accountinthehereafter.Withheavydebitbalanceofwrongdoings,theyshallreceiveretributory
punishmentbythecouriersofdeath.However,TheGurmukhs,TheGuruward,blessedwith
singingofPraiseDivine,shallrequitethemselveshonourably.ThewealthofNaamthroughPraise
DivineistheirSaviour.Inthehereafter,thereisnonetoprovideanysuccor.Nocriesof
lamentationareheard.SatgurualonecanbeTheTrueFriendthere,tobeSaviourattheend.He
canrescuefromdreadfulhellandpunishments.ThusthemortalsofKalyughavenouseofany
otherritualsorworshipexceptthatoftheSatguru.SatguruisTheTrueSaviourforthoseseeking
HisprotectionaftergettinginitiatedinHisteachingsandWisdom.

Followingafakeguruisneitherhelpfulherenorofanyavailinthehereafter.Thefakegurusand
theirfollowersshallhavetoundergopunishmentinthehereafter.Theselfproclaimed,mortal
gurusandtheirfollowersshallreceiveblowstotheirfaces.Thereisnoshadowofdoubtinthis.

Thefortunateones,whoarcreborninthehouseofGuruNanakhavebeenblessedwithAmritof
theDoubleedgedsword,areinitiatedbytheFiveBelovedOnesinaccordancewithGuru's
Commandment,acceptGuruGranthSahibJiastheGuru,haveindeedadoptedSikhfaithof
GurushipofTheTenGurus.TheyshallbedulyrecognisedinCourtDivineandredeemed.Others,
followingmortalbeingsastheirguru,shallremainwithoutaTrueGuruandbetreatedassuch.
Theyshallhavenoprotectioninthehereafter.Thegurushipofthefakegurusshallprovetobe
hollowinthehereafter.Theones,whofearthehereafter,donotlendthemselvestosuchfake
rituals.TheyseekdirectlythesupportofGuruNanak'sHouse.Thoseclaimingtoberivalgurusof
GuruNanakandHissuccessors,Divinelyappointed,shallbethoroughlydisgracedalongwiththeir
followersinthehereafter.

lo e HIlo
l= = =lo oU 3Ilo
oU=c u J Ilo =lo
H0 ==J H8le H3lo
IlJ Il ouJ Ju 8l
HJ HlJ 0c J l= I =l8 cHl
l3 H3l =l HJ H =lo
J=Hl HJ lIJ ee Hlo 7=
Theastuteselfwilledareheldtoaccount.BereftofNaam,falseonessufferhardship.Treadingin
difficultjourneytheyaremetwithobstacles.TrueCarefreeLordismetbythoseSatiatedwith
Naam.IncomprehensibleisTheFathomlessLord,realizednotthroughwizardry.Withoutthe
RedeemingGuru,disgracefulpunishmentawaitstheungodly.BestowedwithNaamWealth
receivewelcomewithhonour.TheLorddispensesall,withlifeandsustenance,throughHisWill.
23.
(VarMalarAng.1288)

TheaboveGurbaniquoteimplies,thatanastutewizard,whoproclaimshimselfasguru,is
acccountableandheldtoaccountinCourtDivine,withoutescape.ExceptKnowledgeDivine
throughGurmatNaam,allotherworldlylearningsareofnoavailandarefalse.WealthofNaamis
availableonlyattheDoorofGuruNanak,DivinelydesignatedasWorldEnlightenerandEmissary
oftheLord.Noneelseissoempowered.

Hence,thosealone,whoaregracedbyGuruNanakwithTrueNaamandinitiatedtobecome
Gurmukhs,imbibeNaam.Therestareallfalsepretendersandseverehardshipwitharduous
obstaclesawaitstheminthehereafter.Thesebelabouredonesshallhavetopassthroughvery
narrowpassagesthathaveobstaclesthroughout.Theyshallfinditextremelydifficult.Theirboast
ofbeingonewithTheLordormeritedtomeetHimshallbeexposedasfalsewishfulness.TheLord
meetstheNaamsatiatedonesalone.HewelcomestheGurmukhs,endowedandfullysatiated
withNaamwealth.WhatcarehastheCarefreeLordtomeetthefalseholies?Emptytalkand
boastsneverleadtounionwithTrue,LimitlessOne.NonecanfathomtheFathomlesswithmere
wordsofwishfulness.ThemostprofoundandunfathomableLord,Waheguru,canneverbe
comprehendedbywizardryofmerewords.Thefalseandpretentiousonesonlysufferdisgraceful
beatingsandremaincaughtinthewebofnarrowpassagesandmindbogglingobstacles.Those,
whohavedeniedTheGuruandHisDivineWisdom,havenoescapc.ThefortunateGurmukhswho
havebeenblessedwithGuru'sWord,GurMantar,fromtheHouseofGuruNanakandhave
contemplatedonNaamMantarceaselessly,breathbybreath,archinderednotinthehereafter.
Theyneverhavetofacehardshipsofjourneyandtheirpassageisthatofeaseandcomforttothe
AbodeDivine.MasterofWillDivine,TheSaviourLord,extendsthemsupportofNaam
throughout.ItisonlyguidanceofDivineWisdom,Gurmat,thathelpsintruemeditationofNaam
andfinallytheDivineacceptance.

Il=e Il=e IHl3 luo8lo 3 eIJ 8lo H (7) (9)

ItisperpetualcontemplationofNaamDivinethroughGuru'steachings.Thatearnshonourin
CourtDivine.(2.)(1.)
(KanrreKiVarAng.1313)

InthehereafterselfaccountingisrequitedbytheGurmukhwhohaveavailedoftheiropportunity
duringhumanlifetocontinuouslymeditateonGurmatNaam.Noneelsecanescapedebitbalance
ofmisdeedsandtheconsequences.

HJ eIlJ HI 3J c H luol8u8l 9 (u)

IntheCourtDivine,whereoneiscalledtopersonalaccounting,theonlyescapeofrequittalis
Naammeditation.1.(4.)
(KalyanM.4Ang.1320)

DevoidofNaamAmrit,thosenotbestowedwithGiftofGurmatNaam,aretheevilones,who
wasteawaytheirlivesineatingvitiatedfood,speakingspitefulwordsandindulginginmalicious
acts.Theyarepunishedatthedoorofdeathcourrierwithoutanyletup.ImbuedwithNaamalone
escapethisfate.ThenonbelieversdepartwithoutNaamwealth,asemptyhandedastheywere
born.Theyreapinthehereafterwhattheyhadsownduringearthlysojourn.Theirrecorded
accountisavailablethere.TheyloseeventhecapitalinvestedinthembyTheLord.Theycertainly
aremetedoutduepunishment.

l8 l8 8 l8 =l = =Hl8
HH el 8u HlolJ clH H0 l8 7
lH= ol8o l3= Hl8Hl =lo ll Hl8
HHl H I=l8o eIJ lH HHl8 = (9=)
Thoseeatingthevitiatedfoods,speakingfoulwordsandindulginginmaliciousacts,Theevilones
arepunishedatthedoorofdeathcourrier.TheirescapeispossibleonlythroughNaamSaviour.2.
Departingemptyhandedasonecame,onetakesalongpersonalaccountofdeeds.Mindward
atheistloseseventheinitialSpiritualCapitalandismetedoutpunishmentfordiscredit.3.(13.)
(ParbhatiM.1Ang.1331)

FaridSahibbearswitnessofthehereafterinfollowingwords:

=le l3 H = lH l=HlU U
ou e =lo oI U U 9O
O'Farida!Fearsomearethefacesofthose,whoforsakeNaam.Whiletheyhaveenoughsufferings
here,theyshallfindnorespiteorshelterinthehereafter.106.
(SalokFaridAng.1383)

Thisdepictsthe'fearsome'facesofthose,forsakingNaamDivine.Theyhaveenoughtribulations
inthisworldandfindnorefugeorrespiteinthehereafter.

GlorifiedarethefacesofGurmukhs,Naammeditiatorsandtheyreceivewelcomeandhonourin
thehereafter.SaysGurbani:

IH = H UH Jl eIJ H l8 (77)
SplendrousarethefacesofGurmukhsandglorifiedaretheyinCourtDivine.(22.)
(SalokM.3Ang.1415)

Theselfwardshallhavetohavetoaccountforpersonaldeeds,becausetheyhavewastedtheir
entirelife,engrossedinworldlyattachmentoffamilyloveofwifeandchildren.Whatgoodcan
devotiontodualitydo?Those,forwhomoneworriestodeath,canbeofnosolacewhenlifeends.
Inthehereafter,itisindividualalonetosufferforwrongdoings.

HH H= H = eH l8 l03 l8
3 =3 =c8 J Hl8o HJ =ul8
eIlJ HIlo =8l ol3 H=l l8 (9)
Charmedbyduality,themindwardaretotallyinvolvedinseningtheirclosefamilyofwifeand
children,totheexclusionofthoughtforDivine,lostinworldly.911)attachment.However
accountingforpersonaldeedinCourtDivine,noneoftheworldlyrelativescanhelpinredemption.
(17.)
(SalokM.4Ang.1422)

BelovedGursikhsaresavedbyNaamSaviourinthehereafterandthedeathcouriersaredone
awaywith.EventhedustofthefeetofsuchGursikhshelptoredeemthesinners.Thesegraced
ones,greatlydestinedGursikhsaremetbyGuruNanak,Himself.

IlH =l Jl ul elJ JH l l Il3 lJ

ul HH3l= Jl llo I = lHlo ol8
HH== Hl l8elo Jl eIJ 8 l8 (7)
Bestowtheboon,O'Lord,ofdustofthefeetofGursikhs,sothatwesinnerstooareredeemed.The
LordhasdestinedsothatGuruNanakcomestomeet.Doneawaywitharethecouriersofdeath
andredeemedareTheGursikhs.(27.)
(SalokM.4Ang.1424)

Thisishowrighteousonesareadjudgedfromthefalseones:

o =el3 HlH = o = 8l0

l8l= c l8l= o J
H 8lolJ c HclolJ 8J =l
c H0l eIJ HclolJ l=H oI =lJ =
Hl3I l lH =lJ 8J =l H
Hl3I lcoJ = H8le H=J
H0l eIJ Hlol I = H lol
I3 l3 el = l=o = H ol 8H =3l 97
TheLord,HimselfcreatesandthengradesHiscreation.Somearefalseandothersgenuine,
adjudgedbyHim.Acceptedarethegenuineonesandthefalseonesdiscarded.Discardedonesin
CourtDivine,whoshouldtheypray?LetthemardentlypraytoSatguru,forthatisthebesttodo.
SatguruchangesfalseonesintothegenuinethroughtheenhancementofWordDivine.Accepted
inCourtDivinearethelovingdevoteesofGuru.Whocanquestionfurthertheonesbestowedwith
graceofTheLordCreator?12.
(MajhKiVarAng.143)

ThisGurbaniquoteclearlystates,thatthestrayingmortals,delvinginwrongdoingshere,
forsakingNaamDivine,arediscardedinCourtDivine.Nonepaysthemanyheedthere.Eveninthis
worldthereisnosolaceforthefalseones.OnlyiftheyseekrefugeofSatguruandaretruly
penitent,Satgurupardonstheirpastmisdeeds,convertingthemfromthefalsetothegenuine
acceptedones.OtherwisedisgraceandhumiliationawaitstheminCourtDivine.Satguruis
capableofenhancingthefalseonewithredeemingpowerofWordDivine.Oncesoblessed,they
becomegenuineandareaccepted.ThisisthemagicofAmritofLoveattheGuru'sDoor!Whocan
subjecttheDivinelypardonedtoanyfurtherquestioning?InthenextquoteSatgurucontraststhe
divergentinterestsanddeedsofGodlydevoteesandtheworldlymortals:

I3 3 HHlo H =e ol8o
=3 ol o J l=H e l8o
I3 o Hlo lHl H0 H0 =Hl8o
HHl ol ol8o lHl = 8l 8l l8 l8o
0 H Hl =H =u l=H =ul8o
I3 =l Jl 0=l lHl ole H luol8o
eHl eH Jl8 = lHl l=0J o I=l8o
U HH = el H UH H0 H8le HJl8o 9
NeverwastherecommonalityofinterestsamongDivinedevoteesandworldlymortals.Creator
Lordmistakesnotnorcanbeledtomistake.Heuniteswiththedevotees,followingrighteousness.
Hesubjectstheworldly,delvinginandconsumingpoisonoffalsehood,toindignity.Theworldly
remainengrossedineviloflustandanger,unawareoftheimpendingdepartureforhereafter.The
devoteesservetheLord,everimmersedinNaamdevotion.Abidinginhumility,theyloseall
selfhood.GlorifiedaretheirfacesattheDooroftheLordwithsplendourofNaam.16.
(VarMajhAng.145)

Howbeautifullyexplainedisthediversityincreationandadministeredjusticetothedevoteesand
theworldlymortals.Thetwotypescannevercometogether.TheCreatorLordevaluatesthem
differently.Howeverintheirownestimationandworldlyeyesallarevaluedequally,yettheyare
notthesameintheeyesoftheLord.Mortalscanbemistakenormaybeledtomistakenbelief,
buttheCreatorGurucanneverbemistaken.Hecandiscernthedifferentvaluesandcanconclude
thejudgement.HemergesthedevoteeswithHimself,asHisown.StraightforwardisHismethod
ofdiscernment.Thedevotees,whohaveenshrinedNaamwealth,suchsaintlyGurmukhs,are
acceptedDivinelyandtheiridentityismergedwithLord'sOwn.

StrayingfromGurmatanddevoidofNaamwealth,themindwardworldlymortals,whohave
wastedhumanlifeinfalsehoodofworldlyattachmentinsteadoftastingNaamAmrit,arcdenied
theGraceDivine.TheycanneverrealiseLord,Waheguru,becausetheylackFaithinHim.The
worldlynonbelieversrecogniseonlythevisibleworldlyglamourandaremadlyattachedtoit.
Theycompletelyforgetthattheyhavetodepartsoonfromthetransitoryworld,givenonlyto
increasingindulgenceinevildoing.

Thedevoteesrenounceallworldlyevil,greed,desiresandevildoing.Theyceaselesslydevoteto
Naamdevotion.Theworldlymadremaindrunkwithworldlinessandthusentrappedinits
enslavement.Forthemworldlinessistheonlyreality.Incontrast,thedevoteesenshrineonly
Godlydevotionthatformstheironlyinterest.Theyremaineversohumbleandtotallyeffacetheir
ego.InaccordancewithGurbani,theirfaceshavegloriousshineattheDoorofLord,thatevinces
truestateofcontemplatingNaambyDivinelyacceptedGursikhs.Selfwardworldlymortalssuffer
thus:

Jl3 H l3 U8l olJ HH I=l8o = (99=)

Mindward,worldlyearndisreputehereandfindnoshelterinthehereafter.Wastedistheirlife,in
vain.3.(1.13.)
(GaurriChetiM.1Ang.155)

Thereisnoplacefortheficklemindedmortalshereorinthehereafier.Theywasteawayhuman
lifesocheaply.

TruedevotionofGodthroughGodmeditationalonebringspeacehereandevenafterdeath.Inall
thefouragesrareones,gracedbytheGuru,accomplishedinGurmat,engagesinglemindedlyin
Godlydevotion.InexhaustibleNaamwealththusearnedintruemeritensurespeacehereand
gloryinCourtDivine.

I H= HI 0 J8l
H = =H= =8l
oc H u Jl 3lc J8l
ou He H el H J8l 9 (9===)
TherehavebeendevoutsofGuruinallthefourages.Howeverrarearethefullyaccomplished
Gursikhs.InexhaustibleNaamwealthiseverlasting.Naamwealthiseverblissfulhereandbrings
gloryattheDoorofTheLordhereafter.1.(13.33.)
(GaurriGuareriM.3Ang.161)

NaamDivineistheonlySaviourinthehereafter.GurualonecanbestowNaamupontrueseekers,
seekingshelteratHisDoorbygettinginitiated.Withoutthis,countlessmortalsstruggleinvain
throughegotisticinsistenceofrituals.TheuninitiatedinGurmatNaamarenotblessedwithGur
Mantar,Guru'sWord.Theyundergocyclesoftransmigration,tobebornandreborninavarietyof
lifespecies.

H H I 0l l03 l8
IHl H lu eIJ 8 l8 9 JU
0UHlJ He HJl o= Hl8
I = H8e 0llU l=l l=l Hl l8 7 (79=)
O'mymind,engageinLoveDivineofGuru.NaamtreasurebestowedbyGurushallbeyour
SaviourinCourtDivine.1.Pause.
Countlessgoaboutinvain,strugglingwithegotisticinsistenceoffallacies.UninitiatedinGuru's
Wordarebornagainandagainintransmigration.2.(2.16.36)
(GaurriBairaganM.3Ang.162)

ThosewhobecomeinitiatedSikhsoftheSatguruandgetblessedwithdustofthefeetofSatguru
andtheholyonesinSatsang,remainimbuedwithLoveDivineandrenouncefalsehoodof
worldliness.TheyaretrulyglorifiedinCourtDivine:

Hl3I I ul lH Hl 8l
l3 = l3oI Jl l= 8l
3 Jl eIJ H UH 8l = (u=)
Those,whogetblessedwithsmearofdustofthefeetofGuru,becomerenouncersoffalsehood
andgetimbuedwithLoveDivine.TheirfacesshinewithgloryinCourtDivine.3.(5.43.)
(GaurriGuareriM.4Ang.165)

ContemplatorsofDivinealoneareglorifiedinCourtDivine,thatexistsinthehereafter.

I I Hl Hl3 JH
H UH J=lJ e8 9 JU (u97=)
ContemplateofGuru,O'friendofmine.ThusshallyoubeglorifiedinCourtDivine.1.Pause.
(54.123.)
(GaurriM.1Ang.190)

ForsakingtherighteousactionofdevotiontoGurmatNaam,whateverelseoneundertakesin
preference,iswrongdoing.Eventhepretentioussweet,fakesaccharinewordsoffalseshowlead
topunishmentatdoorofthedeathcouriers.
= eJ=H le= J
H =l eIJ 8u 0 9
Delvinginwrongdoing,butputtingupfalseshowofpiety,thievingmortalishauledupinCourt
Divine.1.

o3l l8 Hl olH3 H=
HH l 8u 0c = 7 (99uO)
Withpoisonoffalsehoodwithin,hututteringpiouswords,oneistiedupatplaceofdeathcouriers
andgivensevereblows.2.(71.140.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.194)

ThisGurbaniquoteclarifiesthatDivineCourtisquitedistinctfromregionoftheYamas,couriersof
death.DevoteesofGod,afterdeath,proceedtoCourtDivine,whilethenonbelieversareledto
regionoftheYamas.ThetwoplacesareapartandYamapuri,regionsoftheYamas,islowerwhile
AbodeDivineislocatedhighestinthehighestspheres.Thereonlytheacceptedones,thedevout
Gurmukhs,haveaccess.Separatearethesespheresthatformpartofinvisiblegalaxiesandare
wellpopulated.Aha!WhatamotivatingpieceofthefollowingGurbanifromthecompassionate
heartofFifthNanak.GuruArjan,thatiswarningoflovingconcernforthewellbeingofmortals:

Jl H J Hl3 J oI l8H u o 9 JU
H=3 H=3 He Hl= 3 HlI 8H3 J =
=l H= 3 Hu =l J =clo HH H 9
JH HI 3lu =l8 l8l0 JUH 8u l8=
= HI el8 0 Jl8 8Jl 8Jl o=3 7
lH= l 8JH l8e l lJ0 = uU lJ
l8 Jl H= H Jl J H=3 o=lJ HlJ =
HH Il UelHo H 3H =lJo =l
= =J Hl H =l =l3 Jl8 Uu u99\
ReciteNaamDivine,O'friend,keeprecitingit,forhorridisthehardjourneytothehereafter.1.
Pause.
RemainalwaysindevotionDivine,fordeathiseversoclose.ServetheNaamimbuedsaintlyGuru,
sothatHisGracecutssnareoftheYama.1.
Yagasofholyfire,pilgrimages,etc.aretheuselessritualsthatbindoneinegotisticpride.These
practicesleadtorepeatedlivingandrebirthinhellorheaven.2.
TheregionsofgodslikeShivpuri,BrahmpuriandInderpuri(abodesofShivji,Brahmaandlndra)
arealltransitoryandimpermanent.NeveristherepeacewithoutGodlydevotionandthenon
believersremaininstrifeoftransmigration.3.
IhaveonlygivenaclarioncalloftheGuru'sDivinemessage.SaysNanak.listenO'mind,sing
praiseDivinesothatyouareliberated.4.1.158.
(GaurriMalwaM.5Ang.214)

Takingpityonthemortalspiritualseekers,theGuruaddressesthemas'friend'tosay"Come,O'
friendofmine!ReciteNaameverymomentandgatherwealthofNaamwithoutdelay.Horridis
thedifficultjourneythatawaitsyoutothehereafterwhereNaamismosthelpful.Forgetnot
deaththatisimpedinglikeahangingsword.DelaynotNaamcontemplationandeverremain
immersedinthoughtDivine,Godlydevotion.ServeNaamimbuedsaintlypersons,for,thatisthe
servicetotheSaintGuru.ThisishowthesnareofYamacanbesevered.Thistechniqueofservice
toSaintGuruandNaamcontemplationislearntintheHouseofGuruNanakalone.Theritualsof
Yag,pilgrimage,etc.ofotherfaithsarcofnouseormerit.Theseritualsboostpersonalegoand
oneiscaughtinwebofattachment,egoandselfpride.Onehastoundergobothhellandheaven
andsuffertransmigrationofrebirths.RegionsofgodslikeShivpuri,BrahmpuriandInderpurihave
tobevisited,thataretransitoryandsoisthestaythere.OnefindsnopeacewithoutGodlyservicc,
Naamcontemplation.Thenonbelievers,bereftofNaam,areallconstantlytroubled.Indulgingin
ritualisticdeedsareindeednonbelieversandsubjecttotransmigration.Inaccordancewith
messageDivine,Guruhasgiventhisclarioncall.GuruArjanDcvJistates,"thatthedeliverance
comesthroughsingingpraiseDivineandthatiswhatonemustkeepatinpersonalinterest."

TheGursikhscanentertainnodoubtaboutTruthofthisDivinemessage.Followingarethesalient
pointsmade:
(1)Deathisimpeding,likeahangingsword.
(2)Horridisthejourneytothehereafter.
(3)NaamcontemplationseveresthesnaresofYamas.
(4)Yamas,thecouriersofdeath,arerealbeings.
(5)Thereareregionsofhellandheaven,thoughtransitory.
(6)Theregionsofgods,Shivpuri,Brahmpuri,Inderpuri,etc.arealsothere.

Theabovetruthsareundeniable.However,theNaamimbuedGursikhsarenotaffectcdbythese
regions.Hereafteris,ofcourse,themaintopic.

ThefollowingGurbaniquotebearsfurtherevidenceoftheabovetruths:

Jl l8 o= l=o l8u
H 3 HHH =H =H l8lJ U HH 9 JU
83 H HHH HlJ J3 l3 = oU l8o
oI 0 oU J 8l UJ =lH ol8o 9
3llu l8 o ul H3 oI U =
UJ =lH o= l8J l8lu UJ I Jl 3lo= 7
03 8e H 80l U0 oI HJ 8lo
8 Jl 8= Hu UJ HIl 8lo =
= =J3 l8J 8l0 lH =H= H IHl
I H=J o H luo=J l3oIJ HJ IHl u9u
UselessisalldoingotherthanGodRemembrance.Allritualisticworshipofmutterings,penance
andausterityislostonthewaytohereafter.1.Pause.
Performanceslikefasts,austerity,restraint,etc.havelittlevalue.Differentisthevaluesystemin
thehereafterandtheseareofnouse.1.
Holybathingsandwanderinginpilgrimageearnnoshelterthere.Theseareofnouseinthe
hereafter,favourablyimpressedaretheworldlymortalsonly.2.
OnemayreciteallthefourVedasfrommemory,yetonefindsnoshelterinthehereafter.Knowing
nottheTrueWordNaamImmaculate,restisalluselessblabbing.3.
SaysNanak,accomplishedistheonewholivesbythisconcept.ServeGuruandmeditateonNaam
selflessly,inutterhumility.4.6.
(GaurriMalaM.5Ang.216)

ThisShabadimpliesthatallstrivingsotherthanNaammeditationareuseless.Therecommended
mutterings,penances,restraints,etc.ofotherbeliefsarelootedawayonjourneytothehereafter
andaccompanynot,tobeofhelpduringselfaccounting.Thesesowingsbearnofruitinthe
hereafternordoesitsprouthere.Thestrivingsofritualsareallmeritlessandhavenorelevance,
inCourtDivine.Therethecoinageisdifferent.Noamountofholybathingsonpilgrimagesisofany
consequence.Theseareuselesshereafter.Thesepretensionsofholinesscanbeimpressiveonly
heretoinfluenceothers.TherecitationoffourVedasfrommemoryisalsoonesuchpretension
thatismeritlesshereafter,whattotalkofgainingaccesstoAbodeDivine!Withoutcontemplation
ofNaamImmaculate,allothertalkismerebabblinganduselesschatter.GuruNanakgivesthe
essenceofspiritualthoughtthatcanleadtohighestaccomplishmentofspirituality.Whatisthis
messageDivine?ThisisadirectiontobecomeanardentfollowerofSatguruandabidebyHis
Wisdom,Gurmat.ContemplatorofGurmatNaam,selflesslywithcompleteselfeffacement,isthe
onlyrecognisedandDivinelyaccepteddevotee.

ThosewhohavebeengracedwiththewealthofIndescribableNaambytheGuruanddevoted
ardentlytoNaammeditation,trulybecometheglorifiedbridesofTheLordBridegroomandlive
inbliss.

H l8U H8 lu o=u =ulo

Jl eIJ H=3 8J lo (97)
BlessedamIwithAllTreasures,Naam.Beyonddescription.CarefreeIliveinAbodeDivineinglory.
7.(12.)
(GaurriMajhM.5Ang.241)

AbidingbyWisdomofTheSatguruandrecitingNaamDivineceaselessly,those,whogottheir
mindsimbued,areshownnodisrespectofharshwordsinCourtDivine.Allarehighlyrespectful
andwelcomewithsweetwords.TheyobtainresidenceintheHighAbodeDivine.Nomoreisthere
anyrebirthforthem,fortheyareredeemedfromtransmigration.EternalistheAbodeDivineand
eternalbecomethose,whocometoabidethere.

IJ l8o H o
Jl Jl H HJ H H
eIJ =J =U
oU 8 oe H eU
Uo HJl =lJ 3 8H
HH H J Jl8 l8H (9O)
ImbuethymindwithLoveDivine.KeeprecitingLord'sNaamwiththetongue.Noneshalluse
insultingwordsinCourtDivine.Allshallberespectfulandwelcomewithwordssweet.Thoushall
obtainresidenceinAbodeDivine.Nomoreshallbethydestructionnorbirthanddeath.(10.)
(BavanAkhriAng.252)

HereisanotherTruthfuldescriptionofCourtDivineinGurbaniofSukhmaniSahib:

HJ HH= J= ol3 l
Jl = H l HlJ Uul (9)
Whereonefacesextremehardship,thereNaamDivineliberatesinstantly.(1.)

lHJ HlI l8J H3 l8=

3J Jl H HlI J3 HJ (7)
Thejourney,whereonetreadsalone,thereNaamDivinebecomesawelcomecompanion.(2.)

lHJ HI = I HlJ =H
Jl = H UJ HlI 3H
lHJ HJ ou I8
Jl = H HlI UHlo
HJ lu 3 = lH=
Jl = H 3J l
HJ HJ l8o 3l3 8J =H
3J Jl = H =l 3H Ul H
HJ l3 H 3 o=
3J = Jl Jl olH3 8 u
Thejourney,thatistorturouslylong,thereNaamDivinebecomesaprovision.Thejourneythatis
shroudedwithhazeanddarkness,thereNaamDivineilluminatestheway.Thejourneywherethou
areunknownstranger,thereNaamDivineservesasidentification.Thejourneythatishorridand
unbearablyhot,thereNaamDivineprovidesacoverofsoothingshade.Wherethousuffer
unbearablethirst,there,O'Nanak,rainsNaamNectarian.4.
(SukhmaniSahibAng.267270)

TheserevelationsbyGuruinSukhmaniSahibrepresentatruepictureofthehereafter.Those,who
havelivedinNaamdevotion,havewitnessedtheabovewiththeirowneyes.Infactdeathmeans
onlydiscardingthebody.Thesoulneverdies.Everybeingproceedstothehereafteraccordingto
themeritofdeedsinhumanlifeandreapswhathehadsown.DevoidofNaamfacedisgraceall
thewaythroughinthehereafter.Therearehazardsofextremehardshipinthedifficultpassage.
TherethedevoteesofNaamareknowntohavebeenliberatedandredeemedinstantlyfromall
painandharassment.Verilythereareplacesinhereafterwhereonecannotenvisionthepath.The
passagesareverylonelyandoneisallbyhimself.Fearsomeisthisloneliness,causingshuddersof
horror.Those,whohavedevotedtoNaamContemplationthroughoutwhileinhumanbody,have
NaamDivineastheirreliable,friendlycompanion,thathelpsandguidesinthefearsome,horrid
andmindperturbingjourney.Thejourneyofthehereafteristorturouslylong.Thebeingsuffers
agonizingthirstandhungerduringtheterriblejourney.DevoidofNaamsufferintolerablepangsof
hunger.Neveraretheysatiatedandfaceextremehardship.

ThosewhohavecollectedNaamWealthherefindNaamsproutingsinthehereaftertoo.Every
timeandeverywherethetrueNaamRefreshmentisavailabletothem.ThesuccourofNaam,
bothhereandinthehereafter,abidesbythemasessenceofallenjoymentthatkeepstheirinner
beingrefreshedandblissfulalways.SatiatedwithNaam,theysuffernotpangsofhunger.The
commodityofjoyfulsustenancethataccompaniesinthehereafterisNaamDivine.Nothingelse
endures.Heapsofgatheredwealthandworldlypossessionsareleftbehind.Theseprovideno
solaceatallnorhaveanyenduranceoflastingvalue.Naamissurelythereliablemainstaythatis
availablehereafter.Alltherituals,ofgreatyagsandofferingsoffoodtobenefitthedead
ancestors,donogood.Theofferingsforthedeadarelootedhereandneverreachtheintended
beneficiaries.

Trulytherearepassagesshroudedwithhazeanddarkness,wherenothingcanbeenvisionedor
seen.ThereNaamDivineistheonlyBeckoningLight,totakeoneacross.ThepossessorsofNaam
wealthhaveilluminatingNaamwiththemalways,toguidetheirpath.Abandoningthehuman
body,thebeingpassesthroughregions,whereheisunknownandwithoutanidentity.Thereisno
friendorcloserelativebutonlydreadfulloneliness.HoweverNaamdevotees,passingthrough
lonelyways,aremetwithtruefriend,NaamDivinethatabidesbythemthroughout,eternally.The
beingpassesthroughfurnacelikeplaceswhereitisterriblyhotandburningsun.Again,Naam
Divineprovidestheprotectiveshadeoverheadtothedevotees.Theabyssalzonesarealsomet,
wherethereisnodrinkingwaterandonesuffersextremethirstofgreatfury.Theefficacious
NaamDivineprovidesforthedevoutNectarianrainthatquenchesallthirst,likedrinkingfrom
fountains.

Thisisaclearvisionofthehereafter,thathasbeenevidencedbydivinelygracedones.Thereisno
scopefordoubtordisbeliefinthis.Yetsuchisthewontofnonbelievingworldlymortals,
engrossedindarkignorance,thattheyperceivenottheEverPresentLord,butthinkofHimas
DistantBeing.ServingLordthroughNaamMeditationbestowshonourinCourtDivine,butfoolish
worldlymortalsforsakeHim.Gurbani,thatisrevealedWordDivine,adoredbyGursikhsassource
ofenlightenment,givesrepeatedcallstoengageinNaamMeditationforhonourinDivineCourt
andhonourableshelterinAbodeDivine.Sikhsonlyinappearance,proclaimingtobeSikhs,attach
nosignificancetoteachingsofGurbaninordotheyputfaithinWordDivine.

H = He He JH
3 =U ou H3 e
H =l cJ = eIJ H
l3HlJ l8H HIu oH (=) (u)
TheLord,thatiseverPresent,blindofignoranceknowHimtobeDistantBeing.ServingHim,one
receiveshonourinCourtDivine,thefoolishignorantforsakeHim.(3.)(4.)

Hl H3 eIJ H =lJ
= l3 H3l =l H=lJ 7 ()
ThroughGodcontemplationonegetsrecognitioninCourtDivineand,saysNanak,onehonourably
proceedstoabideinAbodeDivine.2.(6.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.267270)

WereciteSukhmanisahibeveryday,buthasanySikheverponderedoverthescenepasteurisedby
theGuruandtrulybelievedinitsreality?AfterallbeliefinGurbaniistheacidtestofthefaithof
Gursikhs.SaysGurbani:

=8l =lc = l 8H3

=8l =lc eH H
=8l =lc HHlo H 3
=8l =lc e= e= l8e lHl 3 (=) (9O)
Countlessaretypesofgases,liquidsandflames.Countlessarethespheresandgalaxies.Countless
arethemoons,sunsandconstellations.Countlessarethegods,demonsandIndraswithcanopy
overhead.(3.)(10.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.2756)

ThisisverytruethatamongvastcreationsoftheLord,manyaresuchcreationsthathaveevaded
thediscoveryofourlimitedknowledge.Ithastakenalongtimeforourscientiststodiscover,
oftenhardlabourofmanyyears,thatthereareotherplanetstooinspace,similartoourearth.
Thereareothersunslikeoursun.Howevermorethanfivecenturiesback,whenthescientific
discoverieswereunknown,ourSatguru,withHisSpiritualVisionandSupernaturalPowerhad
revealedDivinesecrets,thattherearecountlessspheresofthefiveelements.Manyarethe
planetssimilartoourearth.Scientistshavediscoveredonlyafewsuns,starsandmoonsandare
yettodiscovermore.Satguru,withHispowertoenvisionthroughalltimespast,presentand
futureandunlimitedsupernaturalknowledgehasproclaimedexistenceof'Countlessmoons,suns
andconstellations'.Themodernscientistswithfewillustrationshazardaguessaboutthe
countlessbodiesintheconstellationinspace,thatareplanetslikeourearthordistantstarsor
satellites.Therearemanysunsandmoonsamongthese.Thisistheirguessafterviewingthrough
telescopesanddeductions.However,Satguruwiththesupertelescopeofviewingthroughpast,
presentandfuturehasgivenevidenceofcountlesssuns,moonsandstars,theSatguru'sisthe
visionTrueandTruthHeproclaims,"ContemplatingNaambringslightofcountlesssuns".The
Naamdevotee,Gurmukhs,todaybearwitnesstothisproclaimedTruth.Thephilosophers,delving
deepintheirknowledge,havecomeoutwiththreehumancharacteristicsof'Rajas','Tamas'and
'Satak.GuruwithHisWisdomDivineandfarreachingKnowledgeDivine,hasstatedinSukhmani
Sahib,"CountlessarethecharacteristicslikeRajas,Tamas,Satakamongmortals".Thepastpresent
vedishavetold,thatthereareonlyfourVedas,eighteenPuranas,andafewSimritisasHoly
Scriptures".SatguruwithaccesstoknowledgeDivinehasconfirmed,"CountlessaretheVedas,
Purnans,SimritisandHolyScriptures".Theexplorersoftheworldhaveenumeratedonlyafew
oceansandpastlearnedonesofreputefromIndiahavelistedfourteenmostprecious
commodities.ButourSatguru,withHisvastcomprehensionandWisdomDivinehasdescribed
thatinthevastcreationofthecreatorLord'CountlessaretheOceansandpreciouscommodities'.
Whereasthecountofspeciesisgiventobe8,400,00,Satguruhassaid,'Countlessarethedifferent
speciesofbeings'.DiscoveryoftheDivinebySatgurureveals'countlesslonglivingbeings,
countlessmountainslikethemythologicalgoldenSumerMountain.Generallypeopledonot
believeinexistenceoftheinvisiblebeingsBhoots,Praits(evilspiritsanddemons)andheavenly
beingsJakh,KinnarandPishach.HoweverSatguruhasemphasisedtheirexistence.

=8l =lc H l= lH0

=8l =lc 3 3 H= lHI0 (u) (9O)
CountlessareheavenlybeingslikeJakh,Kinnar,Pasach.CountlessaretheevilspiritsBhootsand
Praits,swinesandtigers.(4.)(10.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.276)

BylistingswinesandtigersalongwithBhootsandPraits(evilspiritsanddemons),Satguruhas
madeapointthattheirexistenceasspeciesisequallyreal.ThescripturesofMuslimshavegiven
onlyalowcountofskiesandunderworldsandyettherevealedGurbanisays:

3 3 oIH oIH (77)

Manyaretheunderworldsandcountlessskies.(22.)
(SriJapJiSahib)

Inthesecountlessunderworlds"Countlessaretheinhabitantsoftheunderworld".Tothenon
believersinexistenceofhellandheavennotonlyarethecountlesshellsandheavensconfirmedto
existbutitisfurtherrevealedcountlessarethebeingsthatlivetherein.Manywisepeoplehave
classifiedlivingbeingsintofourclasseslikeeggborn,mammals,sproutedfromearthandthrough
perspiration,butSatguruhasreferrednotonlyto"Countlessareclassificationsoflifeand
countlesstheregionsinhabited"butalso"countlessaretheskiesandcountlessgalaxies".

TheGursikhsshouldhavefirmfaith,thatintheLimitlessBeing,God,thereexistdifferenttypesof
invisiblecreations.DenyingtheirexistenceisdisbeliefinrevelationbytheGuru.Thisamountsto
uttermindwardnessofatheists.GatheringNaamWealth,livinginthecompanyofGursikhs,and
saintlydevotees,onegoeswithradiantfacetoCourtDivine.

le H3J HlI 0
o= l3olI l8lo HH
ul ul =J H =l8
H UH Jl eIJ Hl8 () (9)
GatheringNaamWealth,abideinholycompany.Abandonallotherunnecessaryworldly
attachments.HighPraisefromallandsplendorousshallthyfacebeinCourtDivine.(5.)(15.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.283)

UniqueisthehouseofGuruNanakthattakescareoftheSikhhereandinthehereafter.
IncarnationsofSatuguruinthisDivinelydesignatedHousealonerepresentTrueSatguru.
Accordingtothepresentordainedpractice,oneadoptsSatguruduringinitiationceremony.Then
aloneisoneoftheGuru,reformedfromthefaithless,(withoutGuru)nonbeliever.Thefive
BelovedOnes,whileinitiating,representinspiritSatguruNanakDasmeshJi.Thefortunateones
arealltoenvisionthisclearlyandundergothespiritualexperienceofbeholdingSatguru.Thisis
themostauspiciousoccasiontotouchtheresplendentfeetofSatguru,LightDivine.Hereisthe
sightofSachKhand,AbodeDivineandbeholdingofthemostsplendrousvisionofSatguru.The
viciousclaimofafakemortalguru,thatwithoutadoptingalivingguru,nodisciplecanbe
redeemed,leadsmerelytoaritualandnottheclaimedsalvation.Whatsalvationcananon
believerpretendingasguru,canbestowonanyone?OnecanadoptGurutrulyinaccordancewith
truepracticeofGurmat,whilebeinginitiated.ThiswayaloneSatguruensureswellbeingofSikhs
hereandhereafter,withHisownbeingandenablingvisionofHisownself,ismostpurifying.
TouchingholyfeetofGuruasthesanctifyingactisrevealedduringtheinitiatingceremony.Itis
thecompanyofsuchinitiatedGursikhs,whohadtheoccasiontotouchsplendorousfeetofthe
GuruandbeheldHisvision,thatonecantrulydevotetosinuinnDivineVirtuesandthusproceed
toAbodeDivine.

Hl3I lH = J3 3 H=
= Hl3I lH =U Hlo l HH 9
SatgurutakescareoftheSikhhereandhereafterO'Nanak,Satguruextendsallmotherlycareto
theSikh.1.

H= eH 3 l3
H3 0 Il3 lH ll3
c3 HlI H I =
8JH =l eIJ I= (u) (9\)
RedeemingisHisSightthatIIrendersthebeholderimmaculate.TouchingFeetoftheSatguruisthe
practicethatsanctifieslife.OnesingsVirtuesDivineinholycompanyofthesanctifiedone.Thus
oneproceedstoBlissfulEternalAbodeDivineofSupremeLord.(4.)(18.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.2867)

TreasureofalltreasuresistheGurmatNaam.OneisacceptedinAbodeDivinethroughNaam
recitation.GuruNanakconfirms:

H8 lu HlJ Jl H lu
Hl = eIlJ = 7 (9\)
NaamTreasureistheTreasureofalltreasures.ReciteNaam,O'Nanak,tobeacceptedinAbode
Divine.2.(19.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.288)

ItisgatheringofNaamWealth,thatformsTruecommodityforthehereafterandalsobestows
realpeaceinthisworld.OneproceedstoCourtDivineandreceiveswarmwelcome.

Jl Hl Hl0 =J l8UJ
8lJ H eIJ H= () (9\)
DelvinginNaam,gatherWealthofNaamDivine.Blissfularetheyhereandreceivewarmwelcome
hereafter.(7.)(19.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.288)

GurmatNaamthatisallprevalent,whenpractisedandimbibedwithin,leadstoblisshereand
hereafter.

J3 3 el8 J H=l
H H o3l Ul ul () (77)
EnsurepeacebothhereandhereafterbyimbibingNaamDivinewithin.(6.)(22.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.293)

GurmatNaam,bestowedbyhouseofGuruNanakandpractisedbythedevotee,redeemsboth
hereandhereafter.

H = H luol8 3 Jl Jl3 l3 l8Hl 9 (9\)

SaysNanak,O'mortal,contemplateNaam,thatshallredeemyoubothhereandhereafter.1.(18.)
(GaurriKiVarSalokM.4Ang.310)

Those,whoproceedtoAbodeDivinewithsplendorousfacesandhonour,havebeeneulogized
herein:

Jl eIJ 3 H UH 8J H 8l
H = HI ul l3 H I = lH H 8l 7 (9\)
HighlyhonouredandfacessplendorousinAbodeDivinearemyGursikhsbrethren.SaysNanak,I
seekdustoftheirfeet.2.(18.)
(GaurriKiVarM.4Ang.310)

BlestwithsplendoroussightofSpiritDivinewithintheirminds,aresavedbyGuruNanak,Himself,
inthehereafter:

= eH lH =lU l3 eIJ 8 l8 9 (7)
O'Nanak!BlestwithSightDivine,aresavedbyLord,Himself,inthehereafter.1.(26.)
(VarGaurriSalokM.3Ang.314)

EnrichedwithNaamwealthareworthyofpraise.DevoteesofNaamenjoylifeinpeacehereand
GloryofNaamensuresblissevenhereafter.ThusisbuilttheireternalAbodewithTrueFaith,
supportedbyunshakeablepillarsanddeepeverlastingfoundation,inthehereafter.TheEternal
ShelterofNaamDivineiseverlastingbothhereandhereafter.Those,whograspthemainstayof
NaamDivinefirmlyhere,abandonnotNaamRelianceeveninhereafter.

l3H H=J lJ lHH e U

ou JJ HJlo oI l 0
= 8uJ H0 uH = Il uH oJ
Uc J l8 el elo
= = 0 Jl l3H eIJ H \
MeditateonHim(Satguru),blestwithNaam.Lifeshallbepeaceablehereandblissfulhereafter.
EstablishtheAbodeofFirmFaith,withpillarsunshakeable.SeekShelterDivineofeternalreliance,
bothhereandhereafter.SaysNanak,graspingthemainstayofNaamDivine,onelandsupin
AbodeDivine.8.
(GaurriKiVarM.5Ang.320)

HighestbeingisSatguruNanakandsoisHisLord.TrueGreatnessliesinimpartinggreatnesstothe
devotees.HighistheCourtDivineofTheTrueLordandHebestowsgloryontheDivinely
recognized,fullyevolvedones.GreatnessofGuruNanak,EmissaryofLordTrueandTallestamong
TheEmissaries,Satguru,isdemonstratedinaction.Hetransformsdemoniacbeingsintoangelic
beings,convertshisSikhsintogodlypersons.HeredeemsalltrueSikhsandcaterstoalltheir
needs.SlanderersofHouseoftheGuruandGursikhsarehauledupinCourtDivineanddisgraced
asevilones,delvinginfalsehood.TrueSatguruisTrueKing,whoadministerstruejustice.Only
truthprevailsinCourtDivine.

3J =l3 e=3 l3l =J

H lH U8lo l =H H=
le= =l lo e8
= = = J ol HlH H= 7 (7O)
TheaccomplishingSatgurutransformsdemonishbeingsintoangelicbeings.Heredeemsall
Gursikhsandmeetstheirneeds.HaulingupslanderersinCourtDivine,theyaredisgracedasthe
falseones.GreatistheLordofNanak,whobestowsallHonour.2.(20.)
(VarGaurriM.5Ang.323)

TheoneswhoareDivinelygracedwithhumilityofNaamDevoteesandfreedomfromworldly
attachments,livingeverymomentasvisitingsojourners,receiveinthehereafter.

I Hle H lHJH
3 l= eIJ = H uu
ConsideringoneselfasvisitingsojournerwithGuru'sGrace,Onegetssomehonourandrecognition
inCourtDivine.4.4.
(AasaM.1Ang.350)

Thenonbelievers,whotakeadifferentpathindefianceofTheGuruandGurmat,neverreach
destination.TheyfindnoplaceinCourtDivine.Theystrayaboutinvain.Theones,bestowedwith
TrueNaam,Gurmantar,bymercifulSatguru,andhavemeditatedonNaam,areshelteredinCourt
Divine.

=c =U =lI HU
eIJ 8H Jl uU (7)
Goingastrayinsteadoftreadingthepath,IamliabletobeshelterednotinCourtDivine.(2.)

H 3 elJ Hl 3 U
eIJ 8H J= uU (u) (9\)
BestowedwithThyGracealone,IcanreciteNaamDivine.ThusshallIfindplaceinCourtDivine.(4.)
(18.)
(AasaM.1Ang.354)

TheGurmukhs,practisingNaamDivinesoastoremainimbuedwithNaamlifelong,arefreed
fromstrifeofrebirth.TheyrealiseAbodeDivineeffortlessly.

H Hl 3 Jl I l8
l3 = HH H e u 3 Jl eIJ lH Hl8 9 JU (uu=)
ThoseimbuedwithNaaminLoveDivine,arefreedofstrifeofrebirths.TheyabideinAbodeDivine
normally.1.Pause.(4.43.)
(AasaM.3Ang.362)

Falseistheprideofhighcasteandpersonalcharm,thisisoflittlevalue,exceptshortlivedworldly
recognition.Evensuchrecognitionmaybelostsuddenly.Hereaftercasteorlooksdonotcount.
Oneonlyreapsthefruitofpersonaldeedsthere.

DevotionofNaamDivineisthehighestandpurestpersonaldeed.Theone,whopracticesthis,is
recognizedasthehighestandbestowedwithhighesthonoursinCourtDivine,mergingwithLord,
Himself.

oI Hl3 Hl8
3J J= HJ =H =Hl8
H8e U0 U0 Jl8
= Hl0 HH= Hl8 u\u
Countnotcasteandpersonalbeautyinthehereafter,oneonlygetsthefruitofthedeed
performed.PracticeofWordDivineisregardedashighest.SaysNanak,suchaonemergeswith
Divine.4.8.47.
(AasaM.3Ang.363)

Endlesspursuitofworldlypossessionscomestonaught.Nothinggoeswiththedeadnorarethese
ofanyvalueinthehereafter.Personalcommand,wealth,youth,palaces,fameandbeauty,
property,possessionsofhorsesandelephants,preciousjewellery,neitherendurenorhaveany
valueinthehereafter.Attachedtoworldliness,proceedtothehereafteremptyhanded.Thusthis
pursuitandacquisitionisallinvain.Naamistheonlycommoditythataccompaniesandisreliable
inthehereafter.PursuitofNaamWealthistheonlyworthypursuit,thatonemustdevoteto,
wholeheartedlyallthetime.This,infact,istheobjectiveofhumanlife.NaamistheonlySaviourin
CourtDivine.

H lH= H8 lIJ H =3 Hol

8J3 e8 JH3l o = 8 ol
oI eIlJ =lH o= l 0 olHl 9
=J 8= l8 l03 8lo
U3 83 H=3 HI3 He He Jl luo8lo 9 JU (9=\)
Powertocommand,property,youth,palatialresidence,fame,personalcharmandbeauty,
plentifulwealth,horsesandelephants,purchaseofpreciousjewellery,nothingisofavailinthe
hereafter.Theproudbeingsdepartleavingeverythingbehind.1.
WhyyearnforanythingotherthanLordDivine!RemaininNaamcontemplationallthetime.1.
Pause.(1.38.)
(AasaM.5Ang.379)

NextGurbaniquotedepictstheplightofslanderers.Howtheysuffer!Thisisatruedepictionof
whatisevidencedinthehereafter,beyonddoubt:

HH HH =l H u= 8l o =l3 =
8lJ H Jl eIJ U8l HH l Hl8 0= 9
lel= olJ HH I=l8o
Jl0 H= =J 83 oI U l8o 9 JU
l=3 l8o le= 8 = l=o UJ = l80
3J l8I3 HJ =l8 UJ l=H lJ = = 7 (7u9)
Theslandererwashesfilthofothers,accumulatedovermanybirths,andsuffershisownmisdeeds
ofslandering.HehasnopeaceherenorshelterinCourtDivineandrotsattheplaceofYamas,
deathcouriers.1.
Slandererwastesawaylifeinvain.Failureeverywhere,heisshelterlessinthehereafter.1.Pause.
Suchishisdestiny!Howcanthepoorfellowhelpit?Heislefttorot,wherethereisnosaviour.
Whomcanhenarratehiswoes?2.(2.41.)
(AasaM.5Ang.38081)

Inbrief,itimpliesthataslandererisengagedincleansingfilthofothersunwittingly.Whosoever
heslanders,hewasheshisfilth,accumulatedovermanypastlives.Heisincapableofdoingany
harm,butsuffershisownmisdeeds.Heisneitheratpeaceherenorfindsrefugeinthehereafter.
HelandsupattheplaceofYamas,thepunishingdeathcouriers.Hehasmerelywastedhumanlife.
Nevercanheaspireforanyevolutionarystate.Hecanneverequaltheoneheslanders.Thereis
norefugeinthehereafter,sufferinghisownmisdeedsofslander.Heundergoeswhatheis
destined.Heislefttorotatplaces,wherethereisnosaviour.Hiswoesnobodylistens.

Thishorridsceneisatrueversionofeventstocomeinthehereafterandnotameredramatic
storytocreatefalsescare.Allthisaslanderergoesthrough,withoutescape.Itistherefore
prudentnottoneglectthefactofreapingfruitofpersonaldeedsinthehereafter.Itisself
deceptiontodenythisthatwearsoffsoonondeath.ThesubjectGurbaniquoteestablishesthat
slanderershavetoresideintheplaceofYamas.Thisisyetanothersphereoftheinvisibleworld,
wheretheevilaretakentosufferpunishmentbytheYamas.Aseparatechapterdealswiththisin
pagestocome.
Thepretenders,whoappearimmaculatesaintsbutaregluttedwithfilthofsinswithin,may
deceivetheworldlymortals,buttheyescapenotfruitofdeceiving.Theyruintheirownlifeboth
hereandhereafterandbecomelosers.Fullofangerandlust,hereinignorance,theywailinagony
inthehereafter.Evenherefiresoflustandangerscorchthem.

8J ul8 o3 H H el8 U o 8
8lJ =lH =lu HlJ l=olo oI HlH HlH 8 9 (=u7)
Washingimmaculatelycleanoutside,yetimpureofmind,thepretendersofholinesslosebothhere
andinthehereafter.Heretheyindulgeinlust,angerandattachmentandwailinanguishinthe
hereafter.1.(3.42.)
(AasaM.5Ang.381)

ThetruespiritualseekersseekingShelterDivine,performactsofpietywithoutanypretensionand
withpurehearts,inaccordancewithGurmat.TheyremaindevotedtoNaammeditationanddo
getrefugeinDivine.Livingpeacefullyhere,theyattaineternalblissinthehereafter.

=J = H H8l
8lJ H oI Il3 8l u77=
SaysNanak,thedevoteesinShelterDivine,enjoypeacehereandareredeemedinthehereafter.4.
22.73.
(AasaM.5Ang.3889)

ServingafakeguruisabsolutelyuselessthatfailstoachieveSpiritualgoal.Itislikerelyingona
boatofstonethatdrownsitselfalongsidethoseonboard.Thepresentdaypretenderfakegurus
andtheirdisciplesshallsufferthis.TrueSatguru,Divinelyappointedandauthorised,GuruNanak
alone,iscapableofferryingacrosstheterribleworldlyoceanallhisdevoteeSikhs.He,himself,is
liberatedOnefrometernityandisappointedWorldGuruforredemptionofmortalsandferrying
themacross.TrueGurushipisoneandonlyone'mint',theHouseofGuruNanak,wherethe
mortalsderivespiritualsolaceandgeteternalsalvation.Theylivetruthfullythelifeof
righteousnessinlightofGurmat.TheMintageacceptedt>yTrueGuruisgenuineseekersthatare
treasured.Theseekershavetosurrendertheirownmind.Theimitatorsareneversuccessfulhere.
TheomniscientSatguru,knowingtheinnermostsecretsofall,isabletodiscernimitation.Onlythe
pretendinggurusaretakeninbyimitation.Satgurumeetsthespiritualneedsofthose,who
surrendertheirownmindtohim.SelfsurrenderisthepreconditiontobecomeaSikhoftheGuru.
Thisincludesbodyandmind.Thusthemortalsbecomeinitiatedandgetacquaintedwith
GurmantarandGurmat(Guru'sword,NaamDivineandGuru'steachings).AbidingbyGurmat,
GursikhsareabletofindtheDoorofAbodeDivine.

o8 38 =l 0=l l=U eIJ =

u =l 8l H 0 l 8= u
o H =0lo lH elH
IHl =H3 lo o = (9)
HowcanservicetofakegurusleadtoAbodeDivine,Boardingaboatofstone,allgetdrowned.4.
SurrenderyourmindalongwiththeheadtoSatguru.ThusgetacquaintedwithGuru'steachings,
thatenableyoutofindAbodeDivine.5.(17.)
(AasaM.1Ang.420)

TrueserviceofGuruisrenderedbytheGurmukhs,Guruorientatedones,andlivedalltheway
through.HoweverthisisbasedonGraceofCompassionateFather,Guru.TosucceedinCourt
Divineselfsurrenderisamust.

I =l H= H = lHH ol =8
= lH e clo eIJ l3 8 \9\
ThosealoneserveGuru,whoaresogracedbyHim.SaysNanak,salvationcallsforcomplete
surrender,andwinsgloryinCourtDivine,to.8.18.
(AasaM.1.Ang.421)

SikhsoftheGuruarehouseholdersandaredevotetopracticeofGurmatNaam,theonlytrue
servicetoGuru.Butrarearetheonessoblessedastoberenouncersinrealityevenas
householders.TheseGurmukhsalwaysabidebythetenetsofNaam,Daan,Ishnan,i.e.Godly
devotion,sharingwithneedyandpersonalpuritywithoutanyletup.SuchistheTrueDevotion
Divine!AcceptedaresuchdevoteesandtheydofindAbodeDivinewithGraceofGuru.Divinely
recognisedandabidinginAbodeDivine,yettheykeepupNaamDevotion,withoutslacking.They
arebelovedsofLord,Creator!

l8l= lIJl H== Hlu= IH3l I

H e l8H le Jl Il3 H HI
I 3 e = Hlo H Hl8 lH=
= H =lH H0 H H \9u
SomehouseholderdevoteesfollowGuru'steachings.PractisingNaam,givinginGuru'sNameand
observingPurity,theyremainawakeastrue,confirmeddevoteesofDivine.7.
GracedbyGuru,theyproceedtoAbodeDivineandarerecognisedthere.O'Nanak!Theyforgetnot
NaamDevotionandbecomebelovedonesofTheLord.8.14.
(SalokM.1.Ang.419)

FaithfuldevoteesofTheLord,forgetnotNaamdevotion.TrueSikhsareDivinelyacceptedatthe
DoorofLordTrue.OnlyLordknowstheyearningofheartsofthedevoutseekers,asThe
OmniscientOne.TruedevotionalonecanassuagepainofseparationfromDivineandtrue
devotionvalued.EcstaticdevotioniscarriedoneveninDivinePresence,withoutletupinAbode
Divine.GurmukhsoftheHouseofGuruarebestowedwiththis.Awarenessofambrosialhours,
theiravailingandsingingWordDivine,comesonlytoGursikhs.

el H== e= ee 3 HJl
Il3 3l J ee I==Jl =
eIJ H Jel IHl HHl
= H0 = H8e Hl u (79)
Thou,O'Lord,knowtheyearningofdevoteesatThyDoor.EcstaticisthyDevotionthatassuages
pangsofseparation.3.TheGurmukh,abidinginDivinePresenceinCourtDivine,practiceNaam.
AcceptedistheAmbrosialhour,whenonegetsimbuedwithWordDivineandwinsDivine
recognition.4.(21.)
(AasaM.1Ang.422)

Ambrosialandacceptedisthehour,whenGurmukhdevoteesgetsimbuedwithWordDivineand
receivehonoursDivine.Theyreceiverecognitionandfameinthisworldintheirownlife.
Hereafter,inCourtDivine,theybecomeeternallyhonoured.
H0 3 H lH He H0l Hl8
ou =l =l He oI HlI HlI Ic Jl8 9 (\=9)
Immaculatearetheones,imbuedwithLoveDivineandtrueistheirfamethatspreadsalloverin
thisworld.Eternallyhonouredaretheyinthehereafter.1.(9.31.)
(AasaM.3.Ang.3267)

Those,whohavesownandrearedthecropofNaamDivine,haveharvestedNaamcommoditythat
neverrunsouthereandinthehereafter.Theyremaininpeace,equipoiseandblissfulness
perpetually.InAbodeDivine,MerchantofNaam,Satguru,andtraderSikhscometostaytogether.
ThetradersofNaamsuffernotaxesorpenaltynoranyoctroi.TheGuruhasissuedtothema
waivercertificatethatwardsoffthetaxcollectoryamas.WithaloadofNaamcommoditythe
Gurmukhtradersearnrealprofit.TheyproceedtoAbodeDivinewithresplendfentfaces.Inthis
eternalAbodeofGuru'sresidence,cometoabideGursikhs,whogotinitiatedinGurmatintheir
humanlifeanddevotedwholelifetoNaammeditation.TheyreapthefruitofNaamdevotion,as
permanentresidenceinthisAbode,establishedbyGuruNanakastheeternaldwellingplace,ever
inhabited.

H 3l 8lHJ 8l Hl3
HUe =J I H=J l3 =
Hl3 HJH H = Hl Jc
HJ =l 8= uc u
HHlo = 8 HIl3
Hl3Il =l ell u =l
= H le 0=J
J IHl =l o=J
Hl3I HJ lH =H
Hl H H0 HH
H =H l83 =l lHH I H=
ol80 Il = e= \9
O'brotherdear!SowthecropofNaam.TradeinNaamandforeverserveTheGuru.3.
Alltradingisinpeace,equipoiseandbliss.ThelordMerchantandtradingdevoteesreside
together.4.
Tax,penaltyoroctroiistherenone,forSatguruhasissuedtheWaivercertificate.5.
GotradingwithcargoofNaam.Makingagoodprofit,proceedHomewardtoAbodeDivine.6.
StockintradeisNaamandaccountingisforNaamDevotion.SatguruistheMerchantandSikhs,
Histraders.7.
Hecomestoresidehere,whoservesAccomplishedGuru.ThisisAbodeEternalofGuruNanakDev.
8.1.
(AasaM.5AshtpadianAng.83031)

Those,whohaveabidedbyWillDivineofNaamDevotion,practisingNaamendlessly,throughout
theirlives,havebeenDivinelyacknowledged.ThushavetheycometoresideinAbodeofTheLord.

J=lH Hlo J= = 3 HH = HJ l8Hl

HH = H = HJ l0leo H = l8Hl (9)
AbidingbyWillDivineisoneacceptedandcomestoresideinAbodeoftheLord.Submittingto
WillDivine,one'scherisheddesiresarefulfilled.(15.)(VarAasaAng.471)
ThusrealistheabodeofTheLord!Whocandaretodenythisrevealedtruth?AbodeDivinedefies
alldescription.Onlyseeingisbelieving!ThatmustawaitrealizingtheDestination.Thus,this
realizationhascometothose,whohaveabidedbyWillDivineandlivedthelifeofarighteous
beinginNaamdevotion.ThisistheonlywaytobeacceptedinAbodeDivine.FollowingGurbani
quoteshowsthatonereceivesinthehereafterforwhatonehastrulydevotedsinglemindedly.

= oI H lH lH c = el8 9 (9)
O'Nanak,onefindsinthehereafterforwhatHeismeritedherebysharingfruitsofhishonest
labour.1.(17)
(VarAasaSalokM.1Ang.472)

TheaboveGurbanileavesnoshadowofdoubtinrealityofhereafteryetifonekeepsdenyingwhat
canbetheremedyfortheinsistentfoolhardy?

HereinGuruSahibrevealsthatthemouththatrecitesLord'sNaamisresplendentwithGloryof
NaaminCourtDivineandunbearableistheirbeautyoftheGlowDivine.

lH3 Hl He HJlo I 3l 0l
= 3 H UH l33 H0 e8l 7 (9\)
BeauteousarethefaceswithGlowDivinethatalwaysengageinpraiseDivine.O'Nanak!
ResplendentaretheyinCourtDivine.2.(19.)
(VarAasaM.1Ang.473)

ThisconfirmsrealityofCourtDivinethatexistsinthehereafter.ElegantGraceofthisCourtis
knowntothose,whohaveenvisionedthis.Awareofthis,theyfailtodescribeinwordsthis
unparalleledbeautynoraretheypermittedtobragaboutthespiritualexperience,bestowedas
Divinefavour.

Gursikhsareclearlyrefrainedfromindulginginalife,thatmaybringdisgracetotheminCourt
Divine.

oHl = lo lH3 eIJ Il8o Jlo

Indulgenotindoing,thatmaydisgracetheeinCourtDivine.
(VarAasaAng.466)

Yetanotherevidenceisthis,thatoneproceedstoacourtinthehereafter,whereoneiscalled
upontoaccountforpastdeeds.Thiswarningrestraintfromwrongdoingistoavoiddisgrace
there.Slappedhardarethefacesofthose,whoignorethiswarninginintoxicationofworldliness
anddisbelief.Thusslappedaretheyawakenedtoreality.Thoseenjoyingworldlypowerofrule
overothersandindulginginoppressionandexploitationoftheweak,intoxicatedbytheirpower,
shouldnotforgettheirdayofjudgement.Theyshallhavetocrawlthroughnarrowpassages
naked,indisgracefulandhorridlookingappearance.

J=H =l8 Hl =e lJ l oI H=
I eHl= 0lo 3 leH = (9u)
Indulginginbarbaricruleoffantasy,onehastocrawlthroughdifficult,narrowpassages.Hell
boundandnakedsuchaoneisutterlyhorridlooking.(14.)
(VarAasaAng.471)
ThisrevelationbytheGurupointsouttolifeinhell(aseparatechapterdealswithhelland
heaven).Therecanbenomoredenyingthatinthehereafterthereisaccountingofpersonal
deeds.Thepainofpunishmentwouldbesimilartogrindingofoilseedsinamill.

el 8 ll c = lHU 3 7 (7O)
AccountingforselfmisdeedsinCourtDivineispainful,O'Nanak,likegrindinginaoilmill.2.(20.)
(VarAasaM.1Ang.473)

ThisisdirectevidenceofasceneinthehereafterbyGuruNanakrevealingAbsoluteTruth.Those,
abidingalwaysinPresenceDivine,contemplatingNaam,losenotinthehereafter.

l3H 8 =U l=U HJ l=Hl

oI Il8o 8Hl Jl 9 (=)
Those,whoforgetnottheLord,Father,losenotinthehereafter.1.(3.)
(AasaSriKabirJiAng.476)

Thisshouldsufficetoconvince,abouttherealityofhereafterandCourtDivine,allthoseproneto
convictionoftruth.Those,whoarepersistentintheirdenial,shallneverbeconvinced.Nowwe
proceedtothechapteronhellandheaven.
CHAPTER9HEAVENANDHELL

Thedoubtingnonbelieversquestiontheexistenceofheavenandhellandtreatthisasmere
figmentofimagination.

ForsakingGurmatandfallenfromSikhfaithmaydelveindoubt.Whentheyarecompletelydevoid
ofspirituality,howdoesitmatteriftheyentertaindoubtaboutexistenceofheavenandhell?
HoweverthereisnoscopeforsuchdoubtforfollowersofGurmat,treadingspiritualpath.Gurbani
hastimeandagainconfirmedtherealityofheavenandhell.Theseareseparateregionsinthe
unseen,invisibleworld.TherevelationinGurbaniis,infact,personallyenvisionedbySatguru.The
faithful,devoutSikhscanneverdenythis.Somepretentiousscholars,withnoloveforfaith,have
gotinductedintoSikhismwithulteriormotives.Manyhavegotinfluencedbybrillianceofmodern,
scientific,antireligiousthought.Theyposetobethesagelywiseandbecomeselfappointed
Panthicleaders.IthasbecomefashionableforalltheseenemiesoffaithtoquestionGurmatbelief
andmisleadcommonpeoplethroughscornandslanderofTruthinGurbani.Theyaresinners
againstfaith.Therearemanyspheresintheinvisiblecreationthatcanbeenvisionedonlyby
supernaturaleyesight.TheGurmukhs,ardentfollowersoffaitharenotaffectedbyheavenorhell.
Theyhavenodesireforheavenlyabodeandtheirspiritualismdispelsallfearofhell.Theyare
sparedfromthoughtofhellorheavenbyLoveDivineandyearningforavisionoftheLord.
Howeverunconcernwithheavenorhellshouldnotleadtodisbeliefintheirexistence.

=8l HI = 3 H lJU Hl3I = Hle

0 =H =l HUH HlJ JU ol3 o ole 97O
O'Kabir,UnconcernedIremainwithheavenorhellthroughGraceoftheSatguru.Iamever
engrossedinLoveDivinefrombeginningtilltheveryend.120.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1370)

ThetrueindicationofidealGurmukhisthatheisunconcernedforheavenorhell.Hisspiritualityis
ofhigherorder.However,itiswrongtoconcludefromthisthatheavenandhelldonotexistas
separateregionsoraremerelyimaginary.ManyaretherelevantGurbaniquotesandtheir
appropriatequotationisessential.Itwillbeworthwhiletokeepthisdivineaffirmationinmind.It
isabsolutetruththatthose,notimbuedwithLoveDivineanddevoidofNaammeditation,shall
havetosufferinhell.Thereisnoescapefromthis.SaysGurbani:

I Il 8JH 3 H = Hl8 (97)

ThosenotimbuedwithLoveDivine,shallHavetoproceedtohell.5.(1.26)
(SriRagM.5Ang.70)

Thisisaforcefulindictmentofthenonbelieversthatpointstotheirbeinghellbound.Nomatter
howscholarlytheyareinHolyScripturesandhowmuchtheyrecitefrommemoryofthefour
Vedas,theyhavenoescapefromhell.TheessenceisLoveDivine,truespirituality.Devoidofthis,
allasceticsandyogis,delvinginmereritualsandholybathing,havetoproceedtohellandsuffer.
HereisafullquotefromGurbani:

HH3 lHlHl3 8e 0l HI l80

3 3lH HIlo 3llu I= =
c =H 3 eI H =3 l8
I Il 8JH 3 H = Hl8 (97)
AllholyscripturesofHindusmayonerecitefrommemory.Asceticoryogikeepsgoingtoholy
bathingplaces,performsdoubleoftheprescribedsixtypesofritualsforholybath,yetdevoidof
LoveDivineonemustproceedtohell.5.(1.26.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.70)

Manynonbelieversareknownformouthing,"Thisworldistheendandthereisnohereafter.
Those,whoenjoyworldlycomfortshere,areindeedenjoyingheaven.Those,wholivealifeof
povertyandsufferinghere,areverilyundergoinghell."

Thiskindofmakebelievedoesnothold.Itisverymuchawrongbelief.Heavenlyisconsideredlife
ofworldlycomforts,freefrompovertyandsuffering!?Thisisonlyanoversimplificationandfar
fromthetruth.HereiswhatSatguruNanakDevJisays:

8J3 ulU o0=3 H lH ll3

H3 l3 H3 8lo HH HlI ll3
H= 3=H8e 8e HlU HlU HIl =l3
l0l3 ol8U 8JH 3 l H3l el3 (97)
Highlyrichwithgoodsocialconductandenjoyingworldlyfame.Havinglovingrelationshipwith
parents,children,brethrenandfriends.Commandingwellkeptarmyandenjoyingpopularacclaim,
Yetevensuchaoneisledtohell,ifhedoesnotdevotetothememoryofLordDivine.7.(1.26.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.701)

Theworldlypossessionsmayincludefabulousriches,goodsocialstanding,highcast,worldly
acclaimandfame,lovingandbeingacknowledgedandobeyedbyall.Yetaperson,withallthis
luxuriouslivingandriches,escapesnothellifhecontemplatesnottheSupremeLord.Ifsuchliving
isindeedheavenly,thenwhyshouldhehavetogotohellinthehereafter?HoweverSatguru
NanakDevJiaffirmsthatwithoutGodcontemplation,eventhoseenjoyingcomfortablelifehere,
havetoproceedtohell.Ifalifeincomfortorsufferingherebecamethedeterminingfactorand
equatedtolivinginheavenorhell,thereremainsapertinentquestiontobeanswered.Manyare
seenenjoyingcomfortablelivingthroughout,whilemanyotherscontinuetosufferallalongtheir
lives.Whysomuchofdisparity?Itiswrongtothinkthatlifehereisendall.Suchasystemcannot
beJusticeDivine.Thejoysandsufferingresultfrompersonaldeedsisatruth.Thisdeedbased
JusticeDivineisadministeredbothhereandinthehereafter.Thissubjectisdiscussedindetailin
thebook'KaramPhilosophy'.

TheprecedingGurbanipointsout,thatnomatterhowcomfortableistheworldlylifehere,yet
withoutloveforNaamDivineandNaamContemplation,onehastosufferhellinthehereafter.
ThosewhogetengrossedinworldlypleasuresandforsaketheBestowingLord,theseungrateful
beingsarecertainlypushedintohell.

Hereindescribedishonormeritedbydevotionasalsothedisgracesufferedbythenonbelievers:

Jl ol Il3 =l8 =lo8l =lo

ol ol = 3ll3 o H= =lo
Jl I3 el8 oe lu =l 8Jlo
lo e8l lu Jl 0l = =l 0lo
Jl I3 el8 lo =l oI lH3lo 9\
LordbestowsdevotionDivine,Himself,ondevoteesandthenshowsitsmerit.DivineGraceleadsto
firmfaithandserviceofNaamDevotion.Lordmakesthedevoteeblissful,residingeternallyat
AbodeDivine.Heleavesnotthesinnersinpeace,fortheyareselectedtobehellbound.Lordloves
HisdevoteesandHimselfliberatesthem.19.
(SriRagKiVarAng.9091)

ThisGurbaniquoteprovesthatthecountingbeadofgooddeedsleadsthedevoteetoGurpuri,
AbodeoftheGuru,locatedinRegionofTruth,Sachkhand.Thenonbeliever,devoidofNaam
Meditationarepickedupandthrownindarknessofhell.Nowhereelsearetheysheltered.The
mortalsenjoyingworldlypleasureandindulginginsinsshallbepunishedinhell,treadingthrough
difficultdarkpassages.Nosunormoonshinesthereanditremainsutterlydark.SaysGurbani:

l8H = lu 0 l l= HlH 3J =H (=) (7)

O'mortal,thoushalltreadfrighteningdarkpassage,sunormoonshinenotthere.(3.)(2.)
(SriRagTrilochanJiAng.92)

Darknessofhell,wherenosunormoonshines,isdepictedinthisGurbaniquote.Thoseregions
arecompletelydark.Besidesthereareotherdifficultiestobefaced,thatcannotbeexplained.
Leavingtheworldlymortalframe,individualbeingproceedsinaninvisiblebodyallbyhimself,
carryingtheloadofsinscommitted.Extremelydifficultisthepathtobecrossedbythesinners.

Thespirituallyevolvedbeing,withsupernaturalsight,havepersonallyenvisionedthefollowing
scene:

oH H Hl Ic l8o J lo uHU
3J = e =l HJ8l l3 oI H J Hl8 u (7)
TodayitdawnedonmeandIenvisionedangelofdeath.ThereIsawhostsofhismostpowerful
punishingYamas,impossibletoface.4.(2.)
(SriRagTrilochanJiAng.92)

Inastateofmeditation,envisionedinthespiritualexpanse,isthescenedescribedbyDivinely
Gracedgreatdevotee.Unexpectedlythevisionappears,fromDivinelyLitexpanse,oftheregionof
DharamRaiandDharamRaihimself.PresenttherewherehostsofhismostpowerfulYamas,seen
punishingthesinneronthecommandofDharamRai.Sopowerfularethey,thatnonecanface
them.Seeingthehorridplightofsinners,oneisfilledwithhorrorandpity.Itisunbearablesight.
Thisisdirectevidenceoftheaccomplisheddevotee,gracedbySatguruthatdescribeshisspiritual
visionofthescene.Thiscannotbesubjecttodenial.ContemplatorsofDivine,theLordTrue,do
notproceedtohell.Thereisneveradecreetothateffect.Those,whosemindsenshrineThe
Divine,suffernottheleast.SaysGurbani:

H lHHe H8lo
l= H8l 8lo
33l =U I8l lH Hl = ol8 HlU 7 (=\)
ContemplatorsofLordaresentnottohell.Suffernottheleast,those,whosemindsenshrinethe
Lord.2.(38.)
(MajhM.5Ang.132)

DevoteesoftheLord,withmindsenlightened,Gurmukhs,areblessedwithgreathonour.They
alwaysremaininDivinedevotion.Theyareaboveheavenandhell.ImbuedwithLoveDivine,are
alwaysengrossedinthoughtofDivine.Thewormsofworldliness,bereftofNaam,lostinworldly
attachment,deservehellandarecertainlythrowninhell.

3 eH =U 3Jl =lo8l
Hl8o HI l= H8l 9 JU (\799)
Thou.O'Lord,bestowhonouronthydevotee,butenchantedbyworldlinessaretakentohell.1.
Pause.(82.151.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.196)

RecitingNaamDivinewithtongue,inamomentgreatafflictionsarebanished.Naamengrossed
arealwaysunderDivineprotectionenjoyingcoolness,peaceandblissofNaam.Theragingfireof
evilpassionofmanypreviousbirthsisquenchedbyNaam;savesfromfuturefireinmother's
wombbyendingtransmigrationanddrowninginhell.NaamistheSaviourthatferriesoneacross
thedreadfulworldlyocean,saysGurbani:

HJ =Hc =c l l3l H H l03

Hl3 Hl3 H Jl Hl H3l oIl l= 9
RecitingNaamwithtonguebanishesinstantlyhorridafflictionsShelterDivinebestowscoolness,
peaceandbliss,quenchingragingfireofpassion.1.

I = = 3 =H l U3 (7) (99=\)
Naamisthesavoirfromfireofmother'swombandhellferryingoneacrossdreadfulworldlyocean.
(2.)(1.138.)
(GaurriPoorbiM.5Ang.210)

Thenonbeliever,wholovesnotNaaminthought,wordanddeed,mayperformcountlessrituals,
unapprovedinGurmat,yetheproceedstohell.

H HlI Hl ll3 =
=lc =H =3 l= H=
Jl = H lHl Hl ou
0 =l lo8l HH l 8u (9O)
He,whoentertainsnotloveforNaamDivineinheart,proceedstohellinspiteofhisperformanceof
countlessrituals.5.
ContemplatingnotNaaminmind,Oneishauledupandtiedlikeathiefintheregionofyamas.6.
(10.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.240)

Thelastlinesofthisquotedescribes,thathewhodoesnotcontemplateonNaamwithtruefaith
inhisthought,wordanddeed,ishauleduptotheregionofYamasforpunishment.Thisalsoinfers
thataregionofYamasexistsininvisibleworldlikeotherregions.Therethesinnersaretaken,tied
upasthievesandhandedovertoYamasforpunishment.

H=
= H H H Hlo o3l 8Jl lI
Il UelHo = lJ HuHlI 9
Ul
l= lJ 3 Jl
H = Hl 3l H 8HJl
H lu IHl H H3
l8 Hl8o HlJ Ul8 3
= J3 3 =J
H H3 Il el H =J
llu lu Jl olH3
3J 8H = oJe 3 =
Salok:O'Nanak!TruedevoteeslovinglycontemplateNaamceaselesslyInmindandrecitingwith
tongueallthetime.TheaccomplishedGuruhastaughtthatneveristherehellforthoseinHoly
company.1.
Paurri:Thosearesavedfromhell,WhoareimbuedwithNaaminbodyandmind.TheGurmukhs,
Godoriented,whomeditateOnNaamwealth,areentrappednotinpoisonousworldliness.
Hinderednotaretheones,WhoareblestwithNaamMantarbytheGuru.Fullaretheywiththe
TreasureofNectarianNaam.Andtheyhear,O'Nanak,TheunstruckEtherealDivineMusic.36.
(GaurriBawanAkhriAng.257258)

HereistheclarioncallofaccomplishedSatgurutoteach,thatcompleteengrossmentwithNaam
allthetime,bothbodyandmindimbuedwithLoveDivine,inholycompanyofHouseoftheGuru,
bestowsmarkofDivineacceptance.Thusoneproceedswithsplendorousfacetothehereafter,rid
ofallfearofhell,banishedbydevotionallifeallalong.ThosewhoenshrineNaaminmindand
body,proceednomoretohell.ImbibingpreciousNaam,theGurmukhsdelvenotinpoisonous
worldliness.Onlythewormofpoisonousworldliness,deeplyengrossedinit,arethrowninhell.
BlestwithGurMantar,gracedbytheGurucometopossessallVirtuesDivine.Thereisnoneto
hindertheminthehereafter.FullyimbuedwithpreciousNectarianNaam,throughdeepNaam
meditation,enjoytheEtherealMusicDivineallthetime.Thesehighlyevolvedspiritualists,with
equipoiseofmind,treatpainandpleasurealikeinthought,wordanddeed.Theyremain
unconcernedwithandabovethetumultofheavenandhell.

HH HJ HH
c3 HuHI 3lo
e H Uo = HH3 8l0
= HI J3 oU3 (u7)
ThosewhohavegraspedTruthDivineremainhappyinholycompany.Painandpleasuretheytreat
alike,andproceednottoheavenorhell.(42.)
(GaurriBawanAkhriAng.259)

SavedaretheGurmukhsbothfromheavenandhell.SuchistheblessingofSadhsangat,holy
companyoftheHouseofGuru,inductingholinessintruedevotees.ThesehonouredGursikhsare
honouredevenbyDharamRaj.Theyareeulogisedbygodlybeingsinhigherregions.Destroyed
arealltheirsins,eventhemostserious,piledupoverthepast.Inunusualcoursetheyaresaved
fromhell.SaysGurbani:

HuHlI uH l8 = H=
Hu = HlI H He= ()
BlestwithSadhsangatareservedbyDharamrai.Eulogisedaretheybytheangelicbeings.(5.)

Hu = HlI =3 J
Hu = HlI = J ()
DestroyedarepastsinsinSadhsangat.RefugeinSadhsangatsavesfromhell.(6.)
(GaurriSukhmaniAng.27172)

ThenextGurbaniquotedescribeshowthemortalscometodeserveandthusproceedtohell:

lHH = o3l H olH

H =3l J=3 Ho (9)
Thosewhoareproudoftheirrulearethrownintohelllikedespicabledog.(1.)

l=H 8e ol oJ=l
uH l8 l3H = ol
I Hle H = lHc olH
H H = eIJ = 7
Anarrogant,whoconsidersnonetobeanequal,isdisgracedbyDharamrai.Theonewhoisridof
allselfpridewiththeGraceofGuru,ishonouredinCourtDivine,SaysNanak.2.

ol= 3lHo = oJ=

= HI l=l l=l o=3
ol= H3 =l o3H Jl e=
Jl eIJ =J =H I= (=)
Performingmanyactsofpiety,butbecomingselfconceited,oneundergoeshellandheaven
repeatedly.Inspiteofmanyeffortsonebecomesnottender,hearted;howcanthenoneproceedto
AbodeDivine?(3.)

H8 I HJ HI HlI Hl8
38 I uH l8 el8 HHl8 (u)
Aslongasoneisengrossedinworldlyattachment,onecontinuestogetpunishedbyDharamrai.
(4.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.278)

Proudofrulingoverlesserbeingsinruthlessness,certainlyleadstolifeinhell.Suchaoneislikea
despicabledogthatisthrownintohell.'PietyleadstoruleandrulethereafterleadstoHell'isthe
commonsayingthatapplieshere.Theselfconceited,whoundermineothers,aredisgracedby
Dharamraiinhell.However,thosegracedbytheGuruloseallprideofselfhoodandgetimbued
withNaamandreceivehonourinCourtDivine.OnlyworthwhileactivitythusisNaam
Contemplationthatcansaveonefromhell.Manyoftheritualisticworshipsareofnoavail.They
onlyfillonewithegotisticpride.Actsofpietyforthesakeofdesirefulfilmentleadtorepeated
roundsofheavenandhellinsteadoftrueliberationandshelterinAbodeDivineeternally.Piety
withimpositionofselfarrogancedoesnotmakeonetenderheartedspiritualist,whichispre
conditionforabidinginAbodeDivine.Generallymortalsengageinworshipfulactivitytomeet
worldlydesiresthatfurtherenhanceworldlyattachment.Theseworldlyengrossedmortalssuffer
punishmentinthehereafter.ThisquoteconfirmstherealityofhellasalsotheAngelofJustice
DivineDharamrai.Itisthenonbelievers,whocomeacrossboth,withoutescape.Thistruthis
undeniable.ThenextGurbaniPauridescribesthepunishmentofhellforthosebearinganimosity
withthesaintlydevotees.

H3 = el H H Hl8
H3 = el = HlJ l8 (9)
Bearinganimositytowardsthesaintly,allpeaceislostandsuchaoneisthrowninhell.(1.)
(SukhmaniSahibAng.279)

Thustheslanderingatheistshavetoproceedtohell.FurtherGurbaniin'ThitiGaurri'states:

l33lo 3 I l8 = =8 U3H =8 l0
= HI H3U = He H= Hl0
ThemortalswhoremaininthreestatesofRajo,TamoandSatohavetoreapthepoisonousfruitof
theiractionsandtheirmindskeepfluctuatingbetweensoaringspiritsanddepression.Theymake
roundafterroundofheavenandhellanddeathkeepsdestroyingtheminlifeafterlife.

HJ H 83 = HJ = HlJ =H
=l l= l J = 3l oH =
Drowningeversooftenindoubtandworldlyattachmenttheycome&resideinhell.SaysNanak,
saveThouO'CompassionateLordforThineistheonlyhope.3.
(GaurriThitiM.5Ang.297)

Thosepartakingofthepoisonousfruitoftheseworldlyqualities,characteristicsofdarkignorance,
passionandbenefaction,keepgoingalotbetweenhighandlowregionsofheavenandhell.Death
isalwaysovertakingthem.Drowneddeepindoubtandworldlyattachmenttheycometoreside
inhell.TheTrueKing,GuruNanak,praysfortheseresidentsofhellinHispityforthemtothe
supremeLordthus:"OLordSupreme!SaveThou,ascompassionatebeing,themortalsinhell.
Thineistheonlyhope!Noneelsecanbethesaviourfortheseunfortunateones".GuruSahibis
abletovisiontheresidentsofhell,thesinners.Thatiswhyheismovedtoprayforthem.Healso
relatesthetruescenesofhelltothesinnerssothattakinglessonfromthistheyrefrainfromevil
doings.Thisisnotatallafakestoryjusttocreatescare.Suchfictionaldramatisingcannotform
partoftheTruthfulSatguru.SingingPraiseDivinedevotedly,withcompleteconcentrationof
mind,savesfromhellandhellishsufferings.Infactoneisridofallsortsofafflictions.Thusdeath
andfearofYamasarealsobanished.

= l= e J 3clJ ol= =H
Hl0 Jc HH 3 c Jl =l3 =H
LivingadevotionallifeofsingingPraiseDivine,savesfromhellandhellishsufferingsandmany
afflictionsareridoff.DeathbothersnomoreandoneisliberatedfromYamas,whileengrossedin
PraiseDivine.
(GaurriThitiM.5Ang.297)

Those,whoforsaketheLordandremainengrossedinworldlypleasuresalltheirlives,havetogo
roundandroundinheavenandhell.ThusspeakstheGuru:

l8 J lHHlU HlJU Hoe l8=

= lH l8Hlo = HI o=3 \
Attractedbyevilworldlypleasures,oneforsakesLord.SaysNanak,thoseforgetfulofNaamare
subjectedrepeatedlytoabideinheavenandhell.9.
(GaurriThitiM.5Ang.298)

ThisiswhatcomestopassinthecaseofslanderersofSatguru:

H le = Hl3I =l l3H =3 H le==

=l UJ = UH Jlu o= UJ o 8llHo o =
l= =l HlJ = lo lHU 3H= l8 I= (9)
TheoneslanderingagainstSatguruDivine,ispunishedasordainedbytheCreatorLord.Thelost
opportunityislostforeverandtheslandererreapsthefruitofhismisdeeds.Heistakentohellwith
blackenedfacelikeathiefheldbytheneck.(1.)
(GaurriKiVarSalokM.4Ang.303)

H le = Hl3I =l H oU HI HlJ Jl8o

= = e J J Uu =l UJ Ul8o
== = = H UJ oU Jl8 Jl8 l8o
Ul J3 3 H I=l8o J H H l8o
UJ 3l He 8e =l l3 = Ul l Hl8o
Jl = H l3 H l= l3e l= I Jl8o
HH 8lH H HJ l8 l= 8l8o
lHH l= = ol l3H Hl3I = 0 ul8o
I Hl3I l 3l Il8o lHU J = HIl8o
H = H luol8 3 Hl Jl Jl lH H Jl8o 9 (9)
TheoneslanderingagainstSatguruDivine,suffersmiseryinthisworld.Heistransportedtothe
darknessofhell,wherethereisdeepwellofsufferings.Noneistheretolistentohiswaitingsand
helamentsinhissufferings.Allislostforhimbothhereandhereafter,losingprofitearning,merit,
andalsotheCapital,Divinegiftofhumanlife.Liketheoxofanoilman,heisyokedeverymorning
bytheLord.Lord,Omniscient,seesandlistensallthetimeallthatcomestopassandnothingis
hiddenfromhim.Onereapsashesows,seedsofdeedsinthepast.TheonegracedbyLord,
proceedstoserveSatguruinallhumility.Thusisoneredeemed,likeironthatfloatswithwood.
SaysNanak,engagethouinNaamcontemplation,forblissfulisthepracticeofNaamrecitation.1.
(16.)
(VarGaurriSalokM.4Ang.309)

Themortal,whoengagesinslanderingDivineSatguruispunishedbytheLordHimself,through
Dharamrai,theangelofdeath.Realisationthenisofnoavailwhenitistoolatetomakeamends.
Hehastofacetheconsequencesofgettingpunishedforslandering.Thisisthefruithemustreap
forthemisdeed.Heistakentohellofcompletedarkness,withblackenedfaceandheldbythe
throatlikeathief.

SlandererofSatguruDivinesuffersinthisworldtooandistakentothedarkwellofsufferingsin
hellinthehereafter.Thereisnonetoprovidesolacetothiswailingsuffererandhekeepscrying
andlamenting.Thusheisaloserbothhereandinthehereafter.Likeanoxofanoilman,heis
yokedtothegrindingmilleverymorning.Suchistheexactingpunishmentadministeredby
DharamraiinaccordancewithDivineCommand.TheOmniscientLordknowsaboutallthisinevery
detailandnothingiseverhiddenfromHim.PerfectJusticeDivineensuresthatallaccountforpast
deedsandreapthefruitaccordingly.Themortal,gracedbytheCompassionateLord,ismadeto
realisequicklyaftererring.HerunstomakeamendsandseekSatguru'spardon.Inpenance,he
washestheholyfeetwithtears.TheSatguruinHismercypardonsthesinnerandevenferrieshim
acrosslikeironfloatingalongwithwood.Theone,blessedbySatguruandbestowedwiththe
initiationthenengagesinceaselessNaammeditationandenjoystruepeaceandbliss.This
Gurbaninotonlyconfirmstherealityofhellinthehereafterbutalsoofthemostsevere
punishmentsmetedoutinutterlydarkhell,beinggroundlikeoilseedsandgettingyokedlikeox
ofanoilman.Thereareterriblewellsinhell,wheresinnersgetthrownin.Noneistheretolistento
wailsofthesesufferersgettingroastedinheat.Theignorantnonbelieverstreatthesetruthsas
madeupfalsehoods.Theyadvancefrivolousargumentslike"Thebodyisleftbehindafterdeath,
thenwhatistheretobepunished".Thisisasillyignorantbelief.Thesepunishmentsaremetedout
tothesubtle,invisiblebodiesoftheonesboundforcyclesoftransmigration.Thedetailed
discussiononthistopicfollowsinaseparatechapter.

Theungratefuldeceitsremainengrossedintheirmisdeeds.Hellistheonlyplacewheretheycome
toreside;wheretheysufferallpunishment,accordingtotheRuleofJusticeDivine.Theydiethe
Deathofthesinful,goodfornothing.

= = 8J e = ol=3= = u
l3l l H = Jl8 Jl8 H8 JH 9
Darkhellofmanysufferingsistheplaceforungratefulones.0'Nanak!Theyarethrownthereby
TheLordaftertheirdeathofsinfulliving.1.
(VarGaurriM.3SalokM.5Ang.315)

ThoseforsakingNaamDivinecertainlygetpunishedinhell.Theones,alwayslivinginGodly
presenceandNaammeditation,aloneescapethesepunishments.

H = IJlJ lo 3u Hl
Jl l H eH lJ eH= = Hl 7
O'BelovedLord!Ifyouholdmyhand,nevershallIforsakeThee.Evilareones,forsakingLordand
sufferthey,throwninhellofsufferings.2.
(GaurriKiVarM.5Ang.322)

HolyscripturesoftheHindusdelveonlyindeedsandmisdeedsofspiritualmeritorsin.Theselead
nottopracticeofNaammeditation.Thoseengrossedinthesescripturesarerepeatedlyledto
heavenandhellthroughrepeatedbirths.

HH3 8e =l0
l= HlI l=l l=l oU3 7 (\)
Holyscriptures,ShaastarsandVedas,delveinbenefactionandsin.Theircontemplationleadsto
repeatedbirthsinheavenandhell.2.(7.58.)
(AasaM.5Ang.385)

Inspiteofalladvicethemindwardgoesastray.

HH H HH8lo l Ul H8
l8 Jl H cHl Hl = HH8 (\9\)
Inspiteofalladvicethemindwardgoesastray.OneisredeemednotwithoutNaamDivineand
goestoresideinhellafterdeath.5.(8.18.)
(AasaM.1Ang.420)

Thusnoamountofadvicehelpsaselfcentredperson.Thesagaciouswordsenternothismind.
EventeachingsofSatgurumakenoimpressiononhim.ThehintsbytheGurutowarnagainst
deedsthatleadtohellaretreatedasmeretriflings.RedemptionliesonlyinNaamContemplation.
NotcaringtotreadspiritualPathofNaam,hediesasincorrigiblebeingandproceedstohellafter
repeateddeaths.ThisGurbaniquotealsofalsifiesthebelief,thatallhellishandheavenlylifeis
livedhereinthisworldalone."Accommodationinhellafterdeath"leavesnoscopefordoubt
aboutthefateofmindwardnonbelieversafterdeath.

ThecontemplationofShaastarsandVedasalonecertainlyresultsinmakingroundsofheavenand
hell.EvenoriginatorofthefourVedas,Brahma,delvinginthesealonehassimilarfate.Brahmatoo
comprehendsnotTruewilloftheLordthatordainsNaamdevotion.Suchawisdomdawnsonly
whenoneseeksshelterofSatguru.AcceptingTutelageofGuru,onebecomesofGurufrom
Nigura.

0 =e 8JH =U el8 l l = =l0l

3 = J=H 8 8 l= HlI o=3l (97=)
Brahma,bestowedwiththefourVedas,remainsintheircontemplationalone.
ComprehendingnotWillDivine,poorfellowlandsupinheavenandhelltimeandagain.6.(1.23.)
(AasaM.3AshtpadianAng.423)

Thedevotees,contemplatingNaamDivine,neverexperiencehell.EvenDharamraibowstothem
andapplaudstheminwelcome.TheYamas,carriersofdeath,justdisappear.

= llo lHH3 l8
H H uH = e3 8 l8
EngagedinGodlydevotion,oneexperiencesnothell.Dharamraiapplaudsinwelcomeandhis
Yamasjustdisappear.
(AasaM.5Ang.460)

EnvisagingnotthepresenceofCreatorLord,OmniscientandAllPrevalent,LordSupreme,the
mortalsdelveinsinfuldoingsandthusproceedtohell.IftheyvisualizeHisconstantpresenceand
abidebyHisWillofrighteousactionandNaamdevotion,theyneverhavetoexperiencehell.
CeaselessmeditationinlifeaccompaniesoneinthehereafterasSaviour.Thegiftbestowedby
SadhsangatkeepsoneasGodorientedandinGoddevotion.Thusareallthepastsinserased.

HlI e =J =l8 =H8lo

Hl=3 =lH H lH l= Hl H8lo
o J Jl H lHHJ 0 3 Hu
H HuHIl3 He = lHclJ e =H3 9
EnvisagingGodlypresence,whydelveinsin.ToliverighteouslyandmeditateonNaamisthesure
waytoescapehell.Meditateceaselessly,onNaam,thataccompaniestothehereafter.Reciting
NaamalwaysinSadhsangat.O'Nanak,erasesallpastsins.1.
(AasaM.5Ang.461)

Thefalseones,devoidofNaamdevotionfindnoplacetotakeshelter.Theygetthrowninhellwith
facesblackened.

uU l8l =lo HJ = eHl= 0lo

Thefalseonesfindnoshelterandproceedtohellwithfacesblackenedindisgrace.
(AasaDiVarAng.463)

NaamisasvirtuousastheLord.ThatiswhyNaamdevoteesproceednottohell.

U 3 l= J l8 l8o l= H8lo
ThyNaam,O'LordisasEfficaciousasThee!RecitingNaam,oneproceedsnottohell.
(VarAasaAng.465)

Those,whoaredestinedtofollowSatguru,comeunderprotectionoftheLordDivineandsuffer
noafflictionnorsin,northefateofsufferinginhell.

= I Jl J=3 H HlI = lHH l = 7

ProtectedbytheLordandabidingbytheguru,oneissavedfromhellandafflictions.2.
(DevGandhariM.5Ang.531)

ForsakingGuruandunmindfulofGod,themortalsshallhavetobethrowninhell.

lHJ H Uc IJl 3l H Hl8 H

lHJ l8Hlo l8u3 3 elo HlJ I 7
lHJ I Hl l= 8l l3J HJ oe H =lo
lHJ l8Hl I 3 8H8l 3 = = HlJ lo =
Those,O'Lord,whohavetakenThyshelter,areinpeaceunderThyProtection.Thosewhoremain
unmindfulofLordCreator,areindeedcountedasafflictedones.2.
ThoseabidingbyteachingsoftheGurutoremainImbuedwithGodlove,enjoythegreatestblissof
NectarianNaam.UnmindfulofLordandforsakingGuru,Thenonbelievermortalsarethrownin
darknessofhell.3.
(SoratthM.5Ang.613)

TheGurmukhseekersofLord'sprotectionandalwaysunderNaamshelteraretrulypeaceful.All
othersareafflictedones.ThoseunmindfulofLordcreator,areutterlymiserable.Theones,who
getattachedtotheGuruthroughselfsurrenderandremainimbuedwiththeloveofNaamDivine,
afterinitiationinGuru'sNaamMantar,enjoythegreatestblissofNectarianNaam.Theerrant
mortals,forsakingGuruandforgetfulofLord,getthrownindarkhell.Suchisthefateofthose,
whogiveupGodinpreferencetodualityofworldliness.
l o I l= HHHlo
Residethoseinhell,whogiveupLordpreferringlovefordualityofworldliness.
(VarJaitsriAng.708)

AllthetimeengrossedinLoveDivine,imbuedwithNaam,theGuruorientedGurmukhsnever
experiencehell.TheyenjoyGraceDivine.Whattotalkofhell,eventheangelofdeathbecomes
friendlytothem.Alltheirsinsarewashedaway.ThebelovedofLordremainintoxicatedwithsight
oftheGloriousDivine.

le HH = HJ oJ lHJ= el8
leH l lH 3u ou H l=U eHl= Hl8 7
oH8l U 8e lHH 3 ou
IJ UH = HI o= 3 H elJ ele = (u)
SupremeLord,Creatorofall,TheCompassionateBeing!Those,whocontemplateTheedayand
nightalways,howcantheyexperiencehell?2.
Angelofdeathishisfriend,whoisunderThyProtection.AllhissinsareforgivenandThybeloved
remainsdrunkwithGloryofThysight.3.(4.)
(TilangM.5Ang.724)

Caughtinthewebofworldlyattachment,whoremainengrossedinworldliness,goaboutincycles
ofheavenandhell.

Hl Hl ul 8ul 8luo
l= HlI o=3 Hl8o uluo =
Enslavedistheonewithworldlyattachment,Andmakesrepeatedroundsofheavenandhell,
engrossedinWorldliness.3.
(SuhiM.5Ang.761)

ThenextGurbaniquoteisadetaileddescriptionofthestateofworshippersofworldliness:

lHl H l=Hlo = =J =Jl

0 0 l3 = HJl JUH oel Hl
H=3 H eH3l Jl H Hl
lHl olH3 lH cl8o l8 lHU 0lJ 0l
eHc H3l lJl H lHU =e =l
= H=3 = HlJ HlH 8u e HJl
l8o l=l3 =H=e lH= lJ l3= Jl 9 (97)
ThosewhohaveforsakenNaam,delveinfalsehood.Theirheightenedegoislikebreakingintotheir
beingwhilethefivethieves(lust,anger,greed,attachmentandconceit)lootalltheirspirituality.
Deceivedbyevilthought,thenonbelieversknownottheblissDivineofNaam.Those,whogot
foolishlylootedofnectarianNaam,remainengrossedinpoisonousevildoings.Theyarefriendly
withtheimpishonesandindulgeinacrimonywithGodlydevotees.O'Nanak!Thenonbelievers
aretiedupbytheYamasandmetedoutpunishmentinhell.Theysufferwhattheyaredestinedfor,
asitpleasestheLord.1.(12.)
(VarBilawalSalokM.3Ang.854)

TheunmindfulofNaamindulgeinfalseutterance.Theyareunderthecontroloffivedemonsof
lust,anger,greed,attachmentandselfconceit.Alltheirtalkisevil,undertheinfluenceofevil.
Likebreakinginahouse,theirbloatedegohasblastedtheirinnerbeingandtheyblabboastfully.

Thesenonbelievers,underevilinfluence,treadnotspiritualpathnorknowpeacefulbliss
bestowedbyspirituality.Losingalltheircapitalofspiritualitytheyremaindrunkwithpoisonous
worldliness.Beingfriendlywithimpishevildoers,theyarehostiletotheNaamdevotees.Says
GuruNanak,thatsuchatheistsgetthrowninhell.TheretheYamastiethemupforheavy
punishments,asafruitoftheirownmisdeeds.Theyhavenochoicebuttoliveinaccordancewith
thefatedeterminedbyJusticeDivine.

Thereisnoescapefromhellforthem.ThosecontemplatingNaamDivineandrecitingwith
tongue,proceednottohell.TrulyGodlydevotionbestowsallblessings.OnhearingNaamDivine,
Yamasbothernomoreandrunaway.NaamDivinebreakstheteethofthehagofworldliness.

l8 =J3 l= HlJ
l8 Hl= HI = lJ 9
UtteringNarain,NaamDivine,oneproceedsnottohell.ServingLord,oneisbestowedwithall
blessings.1.

l8 =J3 HH lI l8
l8 e3 l8 7 (99\)
RecitingNaamDivine,Yamaisscaredaway.NaamDivinebreaksteethofthehagofworldliness.2.
(17.19.)
(GaundM.5Ang.868)

ThoseremaininginthoughtofDivineareapproachednotbyYama.ThatiswhytheGursikhsrecite
Naam,WAHEGURU,witheachbreath.LiberatedaretheyinTrueCourtDivine,whereasthe
atheistslanderersaresentawaytohell.

o J H 8= luo8
HHo 3 = l=lc H8
SaintlyoneremaininDivinecontemplationallthetime.Yamadaresnottoapproachhim.5.

I = lHl Hl3I luol8o

H U8 le= l= l8o
SikhoftheGurumeditatesuponSatguru.Thedevoteeisliberatedwhileslandereristhrowninhell.
6.

Hl HH H Hl3 lo
Hl3 80 =3lJ Jl eo ()
Hearken,0'dearfriend!OnlythewordTrueprevailsattheDoorDivine.(7.)
(GaundAshtpadianM.5Ang.86970)

ThelasttwolinesofthisGurbaniquoteareinconfirmationofthestatedtruth.Thesehappenings
mustcometopassasWillDivinethatisalwaysdone.Thesearenotmerecoaxingwords,but
absolutetruth.O'truefriends,dear!SikhsoftheGuruhaveunshakeablefaithinthisTruthDivine.

Thesoulofnonbelievers,devoidofNaam,isburntoutinthefireoflust,anger,greedattachment
andselfconceit.Thelustfulbeingsarealwayswavering.Theypretendtobechastepersonsofself
controlandtruedevotees,yetalltheirpretensionshelpnottoovercomelust.Finallytheirfickle
minds,waveringinfaith,leadthemtoadulteryandtoresideinhell.

H3 = l8e l== J8l

Ho = 8l
HH l 8u J HH8l
l8 = HlU Hl 8l H8l ()
Nowaycanaficklemindedbeingcontroloverlust.Thewaveringmindinfaithleadstohell.Tied
downattheplaceofYamas,hereceivespunishments.DevoidofNaam,thesoulgetsscaldedwith
evildesires.5.(6.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.906)

HereisaconfirmationoftheregionofYamas,wherethehellboundgetpunishedontheirwayto
hell.Inpursuitofworldlygreed,thosewhoforsakeNaamcompletely,sufferalltheirlives.Atthe
timeoftheirdeath,Yamaspullthembytheirhairandgiveblows.Pushedintodeath,theyare
severelypunishedbyYamas.ThereisnorescueotherthanWordoftheGuru,GurmatNaam.
DevoidofNaamproceedonlytohell.

l0 I H l8HlU o=3 H=3 HH Il8o

H HH ul8 =H IlJ H Hl3 Jl Hl = Il8o =
Caughtinworldlygreed,forsakeNaam.Wastedisthelife,inseriesofbirthsanddeaths,invain.
OnrushingYamapullsbythehairandgivesblows.Senselessbecomestheone,draggedinto
death.3.

l8 I H8e Il3 l3 =lJ H H l8 l= Il8o u ()

ThereisnorescueorhonourwithoutWordoftheGuru.ProceedsonetohellwithoutNaamDivine.
4.(7.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.906)

TheDivinelygracedwithNaamwealth,saysGuruNanak,proceednottohell.

H lu l8o =Il = l= H8l 99

BlessedwithNaamTreasure,O'Nanak,proceednottohell.11.
(RamkaliM.5AshtpadianAng.915)

Ensnaredbytheworldlyweb,wasteawaytheirliveinworldliness.Theglamourofworldliness
keepsthemengrossedinuselesspursuit.Falsehoodandlivinginfalsehood,providesonlyfodder
fordeath.ThesesinnerbeingsneithercanescapetheblowsofYamas,couriersofdeath,norcan
theyavoidresidinginhell.Foregonearetheseconsequenthappenings.Thereisnorescuewithout
Naam.WithoutNaam,mortalsgetscaldedinsinfulpursuits.

l= 3U l=U J l=U 80 HH=

l=U o= H =lH 8 =
H HHl =lo l HH HlJ
l= = l=U clo 0lJ 0lJ =\
Howcanabeingescapehellorbesavedfromcourierofdeath?Howtotakerespitefrom
transmigrationforhorribleisfearofdeathinlifeoffalsehood?Mind,ensnaredinworldlysnares,
remainsengrossedinworldliness.ThereisnorescuewithoutNaamfromscaldinginsins.38.
(RamkaliM.1DakhaniOnkarAng.935)

ThenextshabaddisclosesthatalongwithrestofthecreationoftheLord,heavenandhellwere
alsocreated.Thus,heavenandhellaretheregionsofinvisibleworld,createdfromthevery
beginningbytheLord.Thesearerealnotfake.

Uo=l U33l
=lo leH H 3l (9)
CreationcameintobeingwithwilloftheLord.Createdwerealldayandnight.(1.)

3 I =lo H
= HI o=3 (7)
Thecountlesscameintobeing,abidinginthreeworldlycharacteristicsandmakingroundsof
Heavenandhell.(2.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1003)

CreationofmortalsofthreecharacteristicsandtheregionsofHeavenandhellformpartofthe
spatialcreationslikemoonandsun,causingdayandnight.Inviewoftheirrefutableevidencelike
this,cantherebeaSikhtodenyrealityofheavenandhell,existingasseparatesphere.Thisispart
ofGurmatbeliefandbasictruththatheavenandhellalsocameintobeingalongwithcreationof
themortalsofthreecharacteristics.NoneoftheSikhfaithcaneverdenythis.ForsakingtheLord
andNaamDivine,everysuchmortalcomestoresideinhellinthehereafter.There,noone
providesanysolace,neitheracloserelativeorfriendnorasibling,notevenmotherorfather.

l8H3 = HlJ l8o

3J H3 8u Hl3 Hl8o (=) (=9\)
ForgetfulofLordisthrowninhell.Thereonefindsnotmother,relative,friendorsibling.3.
(3.19.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1005)

FurtherreaffirmedistheaboveGurbani:

l8H3 H oH e IlJ HH Hl HH l= \ (\)

ForsakingNaam,oneundergoessuchsufferingofseverebeatingsofyamasandistakentohell.8.
(8)
(MaruM.1Ang.1014)
SucharethesufferingsthatforgetfulofNaamundergo.Thesenonbelieverscomeunderthe
controlofpunishingyamaandaretakentohellindisgrace.ThefollowingGurbaniquoteaffirms
thatthoseabidingwithLordintheirminds,suffernot.Thereisnopainofdeathforthem.They
experienceneitherhellnorhellishsufferings.Eventheprisonofworldlinessleavestheminpeace.

e ee =H l8HlJ lHH 8H H HlJ

lH3 = oHu l8 l8 J 3lJ u (7)
WhereLordabidesinmind,banishedareallpainandsuffering.Fearsofdeath,hell,hellishhorrid
placesandpoisonousworldlinessdonotaffectsuchadevotee.4.(2.)
(MaruM.5AshtpadianAng.1017)

Hereisyetanotherevidencethathellandhorridplacesdoexistinthehereafterandarereserved
fornonbelieversofNaamandLordDivine.

Thesinnerssurelyfacedisgraceinthehereafter.Theyaretorturedbyangelofdeathandthrown
intohell.Businesslikeaccountingofpersonaldeedshastobefaced.

=e H H
oH8ll = =l =
eHl= 8 lHHJ HI 8lo 7
Deceivedarethesinnersofsinfulliving.Torturedaretheybyangelofdeath.Throwninhellare
theyonDivinecommandwhileaccountingfordeedsinbusinesslikeway.2.
(MaruM.5Ang.101920)

ThisGurbaniquoteestablishestherealityofangelofdeath,hellangelofJustice,Dharamrai.Here
isyetanotherdetailedevidenceofhell:

HowcanredemptionbewithoutSatguru,WhoisFriendofLordDivineallthroughtheagesfrom
theverybeginning?

Hl3I 8J H=l3 l=Jl

UJ ole HIel H HJl
eIJ H=l3 = =l l= 8H o=I =l J u
Hl3I e3 H=l3 =8
Hl I I=8 olH3 H 8
HH HIl3 Jl = I lHH oIl 8l Hl J
HowcanthereberedemptionwithoutSatguru,WhoisFriendofLordDivineallthroughtheages
fromtheverybeginning?He,inHisCompassion,redeemsinCourtDivine,forgivingallpastSins.4.
BenevolentSatgururedeems,withSectarianNaamPanacea.Hebanishesallafflictions.Onewho
enjoyscoolofcontentmentandwhosefireofendlessthirstofdesiresisquenched,issparedbythe
tollcollectingyamas(forevildoings).5.

H l=Hl e e HJlo
J=H l8o 0 l=U Jlo
= = HlJ I3 = lHU H 3 8Jl Hl J \
0UHlJ = H=3 I8lo
HH =l0 3H 8lo
Hl3I 8J H=l3 J8l l=l3 8u IlH el J \
u Il ol3 ll
lH l3 lHU ll
H3 l3 =3 H3 8l Jl l8 Jl H H=l3 =l J 9O
ForsakingNaam,onesufferssinfullifeandpain.WhocanStaytheDivineCommandofdeath?The
nonbelieversdrownedinhell,sufferagonylikefishoutofwater.8.
Countlessarethetypesofhellishsufferingsforatheists,reapingthefruitsoftheirmisdeeds.
RedeemednotwithoutSatguru,oneisafflictedwithmiseryasdestined.9.
Liketheedgeofsword,narrowisthepassagetobetreaded.Selfaccountingofsinnersleadsloilto
grindinglikeoilseeds.Nonecansavefromthis;mother,father,wifenorson.Theonlysaviouris
SectarianNaamDivine.10.

l8l= el H=lJ ee ==8

Ul8 eIJ u Hl3I 8
JUH 8u Hl3Il 3 l03 00 0l el J 9 (7\)
SomeserveatDoorDivineandgetridofpain.TheyaresavedbySatguruandhonouredinCourt
Divine.Satgurubreakstheshacklesofegoandrestrainstheficklemind.16.(2.8.)
(MaruM.1Ang.102728)

NeveristheresalvationwithoutSatguru.Heistheonlysaviour.Satguru,FriendofLordDivine,
aloneishelpful,whoredeemsinCourtDivineinHismercy.Hepardonsallsinsofthepast.
BenevolentSatguruistheRedeemer.BestowingNaamNectarianintheheartsoftruedevotees.
Hebanishesalltheirafflictions.ThosegracedbySatguruarebotherednotbythetollcollector
withtax.TheyareatpeaccwiththecoolnessofNaamselfcontentmentandallfireofthirstfor
endlessdesiresquenched.ForgetfulofNaam,engrossedinsinsofwrongdoings,alonesufferthe
painofsinfullife.Whendeathcallcomes,onehastodepart.SuchistheWillDivinethatcannotbe
stayed.Delvinginsinsthroughoutlife,forsakingNaamcompletely,oneisdrownedinthewellof
hellishsuffering.Therearegaspsinpainlikefishoutofwater.Nonbelievershavetoundergo
countlesshellishsufferings.Howeverallthispunishmentisnotunjust,butonlyfairadjudicationof
pastdeeds.Thusdestined,theyresideinhell.Theyhavetopassthroughthenarrowestpassage,
narrowlikethesharpedgeofasword.AccountingbeforeDharamrai,onegoesthroughgrinding
milllikeoilseedsforoilextraction.Noneprovidesanysolace.Onestrugglestoprovideforclose
familythroughsinfulearningsandwrongdoings,yetnohelpcomesfromanyoneinone'shourof
trial.Intheirattachmentofloveandconcern,oneevenforsakestheredeemingNaamdivine.
Therearesomefortunateones,whoengageinDivinedevotionalltheirlives.Savedaretheyfrom
allafflictions.SatgururedeemstheminCourtdivine.Theyareevenhonouredtherein.

Thisalsorevealsthatsinnershavetosuffernotonlyonetypeofhellbutcountlessonestoaccount
foralltheirsins.Besides,therearealsohellsofbirthsincountlessspeciesoflife.Transmigration
cycleisverilyundergoingyetanotherhellofbirthsanddeaths.Howeverthisisnotanendinitself.
Thehellregionsinthehereafterareadditionaltoundergoingpunishmentsadjudicatedby
Dharamrai.Tothink,allthatisdenotedbyhellisbirthsanddeathsoftransmigration,isawrong
belief.Suchabeliefisdenialofthehereafter,theregionsofheavenandhell,Dharamraiandhis
yamas.Gurbaniquotehasrevealedalltheirexistenceasreality,includingthenarrowpassageto
becrossedlikewalkingonswordedge.Whoeverhasseenthelikenessofapassagenarrowerthan
thicknessofhairandpathsharperthanedgeofasword?Thisexistsonlyinthehereafter.Then
thereisamentionofthetollcollectingyamasandaccountingofdeedsbeforeDharamrai.Oneof
theprescribedpunishmentsisbeinggroundinagrindingmilllikeoilseeds.

Inviewofevidence,revealedbytheGuru,theworldlymortalsshouldgetscaredandrefrainfrom
sinfuldeeds.Discardingthelifeofsinfulnonbelievers,theyshouldbecomeGodconsciousand
spendlifeinGoddevotion.Thusalonetherecanbeahopeforredemptionorelsetheabove
punishmentsareinstore.

O'BenevolentLordCreator!Havecompassionfortheworldlysinnersandengagetheminyour
ownservice.Savethesehellboundignorantnonbelievers.Suchisthelifefornonbelieving
mortals,describedherein:

HH ou Hl Jl
o=lJ HlJ HlJ Hl HJl
l8 llo lHc8l HH el ou o J =
l8l= o=lJ H=lJ =l =H =lJ
l=3 = 8u =H=lJ
ou Hl 8 =8l 8 oJ= J u
Mindwards,blindofignorance,havenoawareness.Theyarebornanddieinvainandthecycle
continues.Thereisnoescapefromdestinyandtheignorantblindaredisgracedattheplaceof
yamas.3.
Somearerepeatedlybornanddiewithoutpeaceinlife.Theykeepsinning,asdestined.Theblind
areawarenot;harmfularegreedandselfconceit.4.

3 lH HlJ e =
l= 0lJ olIo ou
uH l8 =l 8=l lH lHl Jl = H l=H J
Manyaretheafflictionsinthelifeasdemonsandrotinhellindarknessofignorance.Forgetfulof
NaamDivineareaccountabletoDharamrai.6.

3 =3 HlI J3 lo
Hl8o HJ Hlo H
HH = =J Hl3Il 3 IHl 33 8l0 J \
Attachedisonetochildren,wifeandworldlylove.Vastisthesnareofworldlinessandits
attachment.TheGurmukhknowstheessenceofwisdom,thatSatgurualonecancutasunder
snaresofyama.9.

J J 3 lH
HH u H lH
= = = 8J3 l= HlI o=3 J 97 (=\)
Dustshallgountodustandthebodydestroyed.Yetthemindward,stonehearted,remains
unawareofpendingfate.PerformanceofCountlessritualsleadstoroundsofheavenandhell.12.
(3.9.)
(MaruM.1Ang.1029)

Theblindnonbelieverisawarenotofspiritualityorthehereafter.Heisbornrepeatedlyanddies
invain.Heisdisgracedinutterdarknessoftheregionofyamas.Manyaresuchatheistsmaking
roundsincyclesoftransmigration.ThereisnoshelterfortheminAbodeofthedivinecourt.In
sinfullife,theycarryheavyloadsofselfconceitandgreed,unawareofrighteousliving.Theyhave
enduredthelifeofdemons,sufferinguntoldmiseryandafflictions.Thentheyproceedtorotin
hell,wherecompletedarknessofsightandmindprevails.Thisispayingbackfordelvinginsinful
life,adjudicatedbyDharamrai.Suchisthefateofnonbelievers,forsakingNaam.Mortalsare
mostlyaffectedbyattachmenttoandconcernforfamily,wifeandchildren.Thisworldly
attachmentleadstorestlessnessthroughoutlife.Onecanenjoypeaceonlythroughblessingsof
SatguruandtheblessingisbestoweduponthedevoteesofGurmatNaam,theGurmukhsGod
orientedones.Anonbelieverisstonehearted,thatimbibesnottheNaamNectarian.He
undergoestransmigrationtoleadalifeofvariousspeciesandeverytimewhenlifecomestoan
end,thedustgoesuntodust,withoutanyworthwhileachievementtowardshigherspirituality.
Manyofthefalserituals,heengagesin,areofnoavailexceptgoingabouttimeandagainthrough
heavenandhell.ThisGurbaniquotethusestablishestherealityoftransmigrationinadditionto
heavenandhell.Theadjudicationofone'sdeedsisdonebyDharamraiinhiscourtasevidenced
here.

Leprousarethemindandbodyofmindwardatheistandheproceedstoresideinhell.

l8 = H 3 J =Hcl = =H l8e \ (7O)

ForsakingNaamdivine,leprousarethemindandbodyandonegoestoresideinhell.9.(6.20.)
(MaruM.3Ang.1064)

RecitingtheunpronouncedNaamdivine,objectiveofhumanlifeisachievedandthusone
proceedsinglorytoabideinDivinepresence.Singingjoyfully,PraiseDivine,thebelovedsofGod,
neverexperienceanyofthecountlesshells,whilethenonbelievershavetosufferallthese.

Jl = H HJ H H
Hll3 o=J =HJ =l o
0UHlJ = eJ Hl= Hl= I I8l J 9O (9)
ReciteNaamdivineandkeepreciting,SoastoachieveObjectiveTrueofhumanlifeAndcometo
abidewithSourceDivine.Youshallexperiencenotanyofthecountlesshellsoftransmigration,
whilesingingjoyfullyRraisesDivine.10.(1.)
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.1072)

ThecontrastinexperienceofmindwardandGuruorientedisstatedhere:

H l Hl H H
Hl3I Hl= le l3 He
l8 Hl3I l0 H8 H=3 lI Il HH =H J 99
HHl o= HHl H=
HHl l=l l=l 0c =
lH3 = H HHl I IHl HH J 97 (97)
O'greedymind!Hearkenthis,ServetheSatgurudayandnight,always.Rotthose,forsaking
Satguru,todealthandnooseofYamaisaroundtheirnecks.11.
Themindwardarerepeatedlybomanddieandkeepsufferingpunishments.Allthehellish
sufferingsnonbelieversuffers,WhiletheGurmukhsaretotallyunaffected.12.(1.12.)
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.1073)

Addressingone'smind,howlovinglySatguruputsforthwordsofDivineWisdom,Gurmat!"O'
mind!Greedyone!Hearthisteachingtrue.EngageinNaamdevotion,asinstructedbySatguru,
constantlywithallyourattention.ThuskeeprecitingNaamDivinedayandnight".Firstonehasto
acceptinitiationintheHouseofGuruNanakandgetinitiatedbytheFiveBelovedones.Having
receivedGurMantar,onehastopracticethistobecomeGurmukh,theonebelongingtoGuru,
Gursikh.Failingthisoneremainforsaken,withoutbeingattachedtoHouseoftheGuru.Sucha
onediesrottendeath.

Countlessaretheonesdyingsomiserably.Theyhavenooseoftheyamasaroundtheirnecksin
thehereafter.Repeatedlytheydielikethisandkeepsufferingseverepunishmentsinalltypesof
hells.TheGurmukhsexperiencenotthesehells,eventheleast.TheGurbaniquoterevealsthe
realityofnotjustonebutmanytypesofhellsandhellishsufferingsthatthemindwardatheistsgo
through.

HereGurbanirevealshowtheGurmukhsareredeemedthroughGurmatcontemplationandliving
Gurmatwayoflife:

I lHH3 Hl l=l= HlJ

I lHH3 HH HlI =HlJ
I lHH3 H lH J= I =c oH J 7
I = H== l= H8
I = H== 8JH luo8
I = H== HuHI 8 I =e l3 Hlo e J =
I eo Jl =l3 Hlo
Hl3I lc Jl HH Hl lo
=l =H lHc8 Hl3I Jl eIJ e= H J u (9u)
WithGuruinmind,banishedareallafflictions.WithGuruinmind,oneiscaughtnotbynooseof
yamas.ImmaculateisthemindremaininginGuru'sthoughtandGurusavesfromalldisgrace.2.
DevoteeoftheGuruproceedsnottohell.DevoteeoftheGurudevotestoGodlycontemplation.
DevoteeoftheGuruabidesinSadhsang.GurueverrejuvenatesaGursikh.3.
ListentoLord'spraiseatDooroftheGuru.MeetingtheGuru,onerecitesGodlyPraises.Banishing
allsufferings,SatgurubestowshonourinCourtDivine.4.(1.4.)
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.107475)

RecitingNaamDivine,oneisridof,allmostserioussins.Oneissavedfromyamasandtheirnoose.
PurifiedisthemindofNaamdevotee.Theonedisgracedeverywheresuffersnomoredisgrace
afterdevotiontoNaam.Naamrecitationerasesallfateofdestineddisgraceandinsteadwinshim
recognitionandhonourinthehereafterandalsohereinthisworld.DevoteeoftheGuru,
becomingarighteousbeing,proceedsnottohell.HeiseverrecitingNaamDivineandthussaved.
Themortal,goingtoSadhsangat(holycompany)ofHouseoftheGuru,trulyseekinginhumility
pathofspiritualityandNaamDivine,getstherejuvenatinggiftofGurMantarofNaamDivine.If
hethenproceedstomeditateceaselesslyonNaam,heisredeemedandsavedfromhell.Unless
bestowedbytheGuru,Naamcontemplationisnotpossible.EffortstomeditateonNaamthrough
merehearsayarenotfruitfulandoneisunabletoengageatallinNaammeditation.His
pretensionsareamereshow.OnlyoneinitiatedbytheGuru,aGurmukh,becomesasuccessful
Naamdevotee.EnvisagingSatguruandrecitingNaamDivineforspiritualupliftment,joinsSadh
sangattolistentoDivinePraiseswithlovingmind.SuchadevoteeisridofallafflictionsbySatguru
NanakDashmesh.HeisfurtherbestowedwithhonourofwelcomeinCourtDivinebyGraceof
Satguru,TheTrueKing.

ThefollowingGurbanidescribesthosewhoforsakeNaamasungratefulbeingsthatcometo
deservetobethrowninhells:

H 3 l8u =U Jl
o J Jl H HJl
HuHlI H o03 HoHl eIJ H = =
NoneisbeyondjurisdictionoftheLord.KeepHim,TheImmanentOne,inmindallthetime.
ContemplateofLordSupremeinSadhsangatandyoushallbehonouredinCourtDivine.3.

lHH l8H l8u3

H3 l= J l3 33
ol=3= =U =8l = = HlJ = (99u)
ForgetfuloftheLordCreator,remainrestlessandalwaysfurious.Suchungratefulpersonisalways
unwelcomeeverywhereandhecomestoresideinhorriddarknessofhells.7.(1.14.)
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.108586)

AllpervadingLordhasjurisdictionoverall.ThosewhocontemplateofLordsupremeinSadh
sangatwitheachbreathareglorifiedinCourtDivine.ForgetfuloftheCreatorLord,whonevergive
Himathought,remainrestlessandburningwithfury.HisBurningheartisalwaysaflameand
furious.CoolofpeacecomeswithNaammeditation.BereftofNaam,allmortalsareaflamewith
fury.Envisioningthispitiableconditionoftheworldlymortals,SriGuruNanakcameasEmissaryof
theLordtoprovidethecoolcomposureofNaamDivine.Theselfcondemned,whostilldonot
availofthisDivineopportunityofGuru'steachingsandattainnotpeaceofheart,canhowfind
peaceatallinthehereafter?Thosenonbelievers,whohaverestlessnessofheartburnhere,
remainevenmoresointhehereafter.ForgetfulofNaamDivinearetherealungratefulones.
Thereisnosaviourforthemhereorinthehereaftertoprovideanysolace.Theysurelygoto
resideinterriblehell,astheyarewelcomenotelsewhere.

ThefollowingGurbaniaffirmstherealityoftransmigration,hellandyamas:

ol= HH H Hl HlJ
Jl lHH l8 l= lJ
Il3 l8J
l8 8 HH e3 9 (7)
Countlesshavebeenbirthsinvariousspeciesoflife.WithoutNaamcontemplationoneproceedsto
hell.ForsakingdevotionDivine,oneisfragmentedintopieces.Those,comprehendingnottruth
Divine,arepunishedbyyamas.1.(2.)
(BasantM.5Ang.1192)

Themortals,abidingnotbyGurmatteachingstoengageinNaamdevotionundergo
transmigrationofvariousspeciesoflife.Theycertainlygotoresideinhell.DevoidofGodly
devotiondiemiserabledeathofbeingcutintopieces.Comprehendingnothighspiritualitythat
DivinedevotionleadstoandengagingnotinGodlove,suchaoneshallhavetoundergo
punishmentbyyamas.Nonbelievingatheistsshallbethrowninutterlydarkwellinhell.

lIlJ ou = l33 l = = I8 (9) (\\)

Thrownisthedisgracedsinnerinutterlydarkwell,inhorriddarknessofhell.(1.)(76.99.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1223)

Fearofdeathanddevouringbydeathisinescapableforthenonbeliever.However,Godhimselfis
saviourofHisdevotees.Anonbelieverlosesconfidenceofall.Nonebelievesorwelcomeshim.
Hesufferspainhereandhellinthehereafter.Hetransmigratesthroughlifeofmanyspecies.

ccl le= =l ou 8l0

H = ol HoHl 8H =U ol8 J0l Hl0 9 JU
UH = =lJo =l8 H8l =Jl 8H =
8lJ e oI = 0 8J Hl H= 9 (\=9O)
Aslandererremainssuspendedhalfwaythrough,infearandanxiety.SaviouristheLord,himself
ofhisdevotees.Devouringdeathcomestothenonbeliever.1.Pause.
Nonepaysanyheedtohimnorishewelcomeanywhere.Sufferingpainhere,hellawaitshimin
thehereafterAndhetransmigratesthroughmanylives.1.(83.106.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1224)

Hereagainisprovedtherealityofbothhellandtransmigration.ThefollowingGurbaniisyet
anotherreaffirmationthatthoseforsakingtheGurmatwaytodelveinritualisticfaithsarebound
toresideinhellandundergocountlesspunishments.Theygoaroundtransmigratingfromone
speciestoanotheroflife.

H l8Hl 0lJ o HlI = = HlJ lJ

ol= HH8l I3 o= I Il HlJ 9 (\\999)
ForsakingNaam,those,whofollowotherpathofduality,arethrownintohorriddarkhell.
Countlessarethepunishmentsmetedoutandtheyremaintransmigratingintodifferentwombs.1.
(88.111.)
(SarangM5Ang.1225)

Doubtlessly,theentanglementoftransmigrationistreatedlikedwellinginhell,yetthisdoesnot
construethatseparatehelldoesnotexistinthehereafter.HereisaclarificationinGurbani.It
states,thatthefortunatemortals,whoabandonattachmentforworldlinessandyearnforLove
DivinearesavedfromhellinthehereafterbyGraceoftheSatguru.

eH loH H H HlJU =Ul = 3 uJ 9 (\99\)

MymindyearnsforglimpseoftheLordinLoveDivine.SavedIamandpulledoutofthehellbyhis
grace.1.(95.118.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1227)

IfamortalbeingdiesyearninginLoveDivineforaglimpseoftheLord;heissavedfromhellby
Satguru,pullinghimaway.

TheunfortunatebeingwhoforsakesGuru'steachings,throwingcarefortheordainedinstructions
tothewinds,paysnoheedtotheGuru,butproceedstobecomeworldlyelite;Hewinsworldly
recognitionandcollectslotofwealth,yetsuchaonecomestoresideinhell.

I 3 HJ = H =8l I = =lJo l0l3 u

=l o0 8J HU H0 H l= = H l= u ()
ForsakingGuru,mortalignoresteachingsofGurmat.Evenifhegainsworldlyrecognitionand
collectslotsofwealth,yetallhisdoingsleadonlytoresidenceinhell.4.(6.)
(ParbhatiM.1Ang.1334)

Theworldlyelite,highlyrecognisedandwealthypeopleareheadedforhell.Alltheworldly
recognitionandsocialacceptancecometonaughtinthehereafter.Theyaresurelyhellbound.
HeretheypaynoheedtospiritualinstructionsbytheGuru.TheyareonlyoutwardlySikhs,
followingtheirownwishesanddesires.TheycaretheleastforGuruordainedinstructions.Such
mindwardbeings,forsakingGuru,arecountedasnonbelievers.Theyfindnoshelteranywhere.
Alltheyenjoyisfleetingglitterofworldlinessbriefly,thatisfakeandmereshow.Infact,intheir
heartstheyaremiserable,thoughtheydisclosenottheirmisery.However,omniscientLordknows
allsuchsecrets.Ofthefivedemons,responsibleforsendingonetohell,thedemonoflustisthe
worst.Justbeingundertheinfluenceoflust,apersongoestoresideinhell.Transmigrationisalso
"gift"oflustfulness.Alustfulbeingistakeninverysoonbyabeautifulwoman.Allactsofpiety
andgoodconductarefullifiedbythepowerfullust.Harassedbylust,thelustfulbeingisdisgraced
alloverandmadetogoroundcyclesoftransmigration.Heisbornanddiesrepeatedlydelvingin
lustfulness.Lastlyhecomestoresideinhell.Noneofhiseffortsareofanyavail.Onlythoseare
saved,whosespiritualmeritofpastdeedshelpsthemtoseekshelterofSadhsangat.Theyshould
thentrulyrepentpastmisdeedsandrefrainfromtheminfuture.SeekingshelterDivine,they
shouldengageinGurmatwayoflifeandceaselessNaamdevotionforrestoftheirlives.Thisisthe
onlywaytoescapehell.Justformonetarypleasureundertheinfluenceofficklemindsdothey
indulgeinadulteryandcometodeservedwellinginhell.Therelevant'SehskritiSalok'isasfollows:

J =H = l8HH 8J Hl H=J
l03 J 3 = IH H 3 Hl l8eJ
o H ol=3 00 U0 l0 HH=J
3= l8Hl03 Hu HIH Uc = l8J u
O'lust!Youleadtodwellinginhellandendlesstransmigration.Youarestealerofminds;with
accesstoallthreeworldseverywhereandyoudestroyallpietyandgentleness.Fickleistheshort
pleasure,thatdiscriminatesnotbetweenhighandthelow.LostisthyfearinSadhsangatand
seekingshelterDivine,saysNanak.46.
(SalokSehskritiM.5Ang.1358)

Toescapehell,itisessentialtocontrollustfulfeelings.ThiscanbeachievedonlyinSadhsangat
andremainingengrossedinNaamDivine.Holyonesgivetrueadviceandclarionwarningcallthat
forsakingpreciousNaam,thosewhoadoptothermeansandseeksupportofdualityshallproceed
tohell.

Jl H Jl l = =lJ o =l oH
3 eH= HlJI Hl3 l=eH 7u7
ForsakingJewellikeNaam,mostprecious,andseekingothersupport;Suchmortalsshallproceed
tohell,proclaimsRavidasthistruth.242.
(SalokBhagatKabirJiAng.1377)

ThisisaGurbanidescriptionofburninghothell:

=le HU3 e 8 8= leH lHU elo= UJ

oI eH= 3lo Hlo J = =JJ (\\)
Farida,suchisthevisionofthehereafter,theregionafterdeath,asthecrumblingbankofariver.
Thereexistsburninghothellandheardarethewailingcries.(98.)
(SalokFaridJiAng.1383)

Theroastedbeingsinburninghothellwailandcry.Envisioningandhearingallthis,theholyones
withDivinepowers'beartruewitness.Those,whorefrainnotfromevilsinsincarelessness,shall
facethewitnessoftheirowndeedswhileaccounting.However,theonesonwhomrealityhas
dawned,haverefrainedfromevildoingandengagedthemselvesinGodlydevotion.Theywillbe
savedfromthefireofhell.

l8= H Hl o8l l8l= l=e ==J

oH lH =ll3o el l=l0 H eIJ UIJ \\
Somehavecometorealisealltruth,whileothersgoaboutincarelessness.Deedsperformedinthis
world,shallbearwitnessinCourtDivine.98.
(SalokFaridJi.Ang.1383)

Thebeings,whochoosenottotreadpathofLoveDivineofGurmat,butdelveinstraypathsof
ritualism,areignorantfools.ForsakingNaamDivine,theyhavenoescapefromhell,without
shadowofadoubt.

u H H8l l l= I=l
= Jl l8Hl8 = Ue l= ou 9\
Theignorant,goingastray,knowsnotthePathofLoveDivine.O'Nanak!ForgetfulofNaamare
thrownindarknessofhell.18.
(SalokM.5Ang.1425)

Thisshouldsufficeforthetopicofhellandheaven.EnoughhasbeenquotedfromGurbanialong
withdetaileddiscussionofthesource.TherecannotbeafaithfulSikh,whocandenyrealityof
existenceofheavenandhell.Followingchapterisonthetopicofrealityofyamas.Gurbani
providessomuchevidence,thataGursikhhasnoscopefortheirdenial.However,exceptforthe
seekersoftruth,noonepaysanyattentiontothetopicofYamas.GeneralrecitationofGurbani
overlooksthis.ThenecessaryGurbaniquotationsanddetaileddiscussionshall,therefore,follow
toestablishrealityoftheexistenceofYamasandtheregionoftheirresidence.Concisenessshall
ofcoursebeanimportantfactor.Themostrelevantquotationsaloneshallbediscussedindetail
andrestshallbebrieflyinterpreted.Somequotationsshallonlybegiveninoriginal.
CHAPTER10YAMASANDREGIONOFTHEIRABODE

LetuscommencewithaquotationfromJapJiSahib.GuruNanakstates,thatbelievinginNaam
andimbibingNaaminmind,oneissavedfromattachmentofworldlinessandthepunishmentby
Yama.OneisalsothussavedfromproceedingunderarrestoftheYama.

H HlJ 0c l8
H HH = Hlu Hl8 (9=)
BelievinginNaamDivine,oneissavedfromblowstothefaceandattachmentofworldliness.Such
aonedoesnotgowithYama(underarrest).(13.)
(SriJapJiSahibAng.3)

FountainheadofTruthandTruthfulliving,GuruNanakSahib,withallHisallknowingandsuper
vision,hasvisionedtheexistenceofYamasininvisibleworld.ThatishowHehascometomention
this.However,Hehasconfirmed,thattheNaamdevoteeshavenofearofYamasandarenoteven
approachedbyYamas.ExisttheydoandcometoarrestnonbelieversinGurmat,totakethemto
thehereafter.Wealsorecitedailyin'RehrasSahib':

H H=3 H H=3 8 lH Jl luol8o Hl l3 3cl HH =l =Hl (=) (9)

Liberatedarethose,meditatingonNaam,cutasunderistheirnooseofYama.(3.)(1.)
(AasaM.4SoPurakhAng.11)

Wepaynotattentiontothemeaning.Itisclearlystated,thatliberatedaretheNaamdevotees
andcutasunderisthenooseofYamafromtheirnecks.Theyaresaved.

Thenonbelievers,whotastenotNaamNectarian,sufferfrompainofegotisticthornintheir
heart.TheiregoismdoesnotallowthemtopursuespiritualismandNaamdevotion.Thus,howcan
theyevertasteNectarofNaam?Whiletreadinglongandtorturousjourneyinthehereafter,the
thornofegotismprickspainfully.

lHU lHU 0lJ 0 e =lJ HH= HJlJ lHl J 7 (u)

Asonetreadsthelongjourney,thornofegotismprickspainfully.AdditionallyYamahitsonthe
headwithpunishingrod.2.(4.)
(SohilaGaurriPoorbiM.4Ang.13)

Painful,thus,isthethornofegotismprickingandaddedtothatistheagonyofpunishmentbyrod
oftheYamas.Escapethereisnone!CanaSikhbelieverdenyexistenceofYamaandthe
punishmentofhisrod?InfactasaGurmukh,Guruoriented,inDivinefearherealiseshisself.
Fearfulofthesufferingthatunbelievershavetoundergo,heengagesineffortstosavehimselfand
helpothers.Hefollowstherighteouspathandmakesothersawareofthis.Hereisanother
evidenceofexistenceofterribleYamas:

== = =H8lo I le 0 0
H e = HH Hl = J
HHl H 8lo IHl H H =
ou uu lc8lo H0 l3 = (u) (9\)
DoggishslandererdelvesinfalsehoodofslanderingagainsttheGuru,leadingrottenlife.Gone
astray,hesuffersseverepainofcrushingblowsofYama.Mindward,nonbelieverswaildueto
wrongdoings.Gurmukhs,faithfuldevouts.findecstaticbliss.3.
Worldlynonbelieverswailduetowrongdoings.AcceptedisthisTruthfuldescriptionofWill
Divine.(4.)(19.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.21)

Slanderingislikebarkingofadogthatleadstorottenlifeoftheslanderer.Goneastray,heis
severelypunishedinthehereafter.TheYamagivescrushingblows.Neveristhereanypeacefora
nonbeliever.TheGurmukhdevoteesaregracedwithallbliss.Heretheatheistsdelveinwasteful,
wrongdoingsandsuffertheirconsequences.Thedescribedfateawaitstheminthehereafter.The
GurbaniquoteisTruthEternalandthusaccepted.Thisincludes'crushingblowsbyYama'.So,
confirmedistheexistenceofYamaswhopunishwithcrushingblowsslanderersoftheGuru.There
isnoscopefordoubtinthis.

ThenextquotefromGurbanidepictsthatthosewhoforsakeGurugettheirfacesblackenedwith
markingsofdarkdestinyontheirforeheads.Theyremaininrestlessnessofpaindayandnight,all
thetime.Theyalsocarryheavyloadofsufferingstothehereafter.Theyareconstantlyunderthe
surveillanceofYama.

H3I 3 H HJ =lJ Hu l3 =
ole e =H=e l3 HJ HH H (=) (\u7)
ForsakingGuru,thebeingsgettheirforeheadsmarkedwithdarkdestiny.Sufferingdayandnight,
theyremainundersurveillanceofYamaalways.(3.)(9.42.)
(SriRagM.3Ang.30)

TheyshallbeentrappedbyYama.Theignorantatheists,engrossedinegotism,carryheavyburden
oftheirego.Restlessnessofegoleavesthemnotinpeace.Theydelveinwrongdoingsandremain
undertheirpoisonouseffect.DivergentarethewaysofworldlyevilandGodorientedonesthose
nevermeet.UnawareremainthenonbelieversofNaamDivineandarethusalwaysunsheltered
hereandinthehereafter.Yamastakethemundercontrolinthehereafterandleadthemtotheir
ownregion,placeoftheYamas.Thereseveralpunishmentsaremetedouttothem.

JUH H I3 J I3 U H lJ
l8 =l = =H=l l8 Jl HlJ HHlJ
l8 = U l8l HHl e HJlJ = (7u)
Delvinginegoismisallaccountable,andonefindsnotpeacewhileaccounting.Performingevil
deeds,oneremainsimmersedintheirpoison.ThereisnoshelterwithoutNaamandforsaking
Naam,theyproceedtosufferintheplaceofYama.3.(24.57.)
(SriRagM.3Ang.36)

ThisestablishesexistenceofregionoftheYamas,thatformspartoftheinvisibleworld.Yamas
residethereandthosewhocomeundertheircontrolaretakenthereforpunishment.Thisis
reaffirmedinthefollowingquote:

JUH =H =H=e HH I l3 ol8 (9) (79\)

Sinningunderegotisticinfluence,theysufferpunishmentbytherodofYamas.(1.)(2.19.)
(SriRagM.3Ang.65)
OtherthanNaamdevotion,allotheractivityisegotistic,guidedbyegotism.Suchactivityis
conducivetopunishmentthroughYamas.GuruSahibrevealsTheTruththatGodlydevotees
remaininaspiritofdetachmentfromallworldlyactivity.

Themindward,undertheinfluenceofego,delvinginworldliness,shallbepunishedbyYamas.
Savedarethosealoneandredeemed,whobecometruedevoteesofSatguruandimbibeNaam
Divine.

JUH =H =H=e HH I l3 ol8

lH Hl3I H=l H U8 Jl H3l l= l8 9 (79\)
DelvinginegotisticworldlinessarepunishedbyYamas.Thosewhobecometruedevoteesof
SatguruandimbibeNaam,areredeemed.1.(2.19.)
(SriRagM.3Ag.65)

Theworldlymortals,whoappeartobeenjoyingphysicalcomforts,goodhealth,freedomfrom
worries,plentifulofworldlywealthandsourcesofpleasuregatheredthroughfairandfoulmeans,
escapenotthepunishingYamasiftheyforsakeLordofallsuchgifts.SaysGurbani:

=l8o I le l= l= = HI
lH3 o=l l0l3 l3H olJllH I I
H l= =l3 o Hll8 H= ulo
l0l3 ol8U 8JH HH== =lH lo \ (97)
Enjoyinghealthybody,withnothingamissandnoworldlycareorworry,Engagedinworldly
pleasuresandneverthinkingofdeath,accumulatingallwealthwithoutrestraint,Butforsaking
LordSupreme,suchaoneisdealtwithbyYamas.8.(1.26.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.71)

Theonewhoisforgetfuloftheimpendingdeathandbusieshimselfinworldlypleasureswithout
restraint,yetcontemplatesnotofLordSupreme,Providerofallthesegifts.Suchaoneistaken
careofbyYamasinthehereafter,withoutfail.ThisTruthisreaffirmedhere:

0Uu J l = =Hlo lH3 =l ol8o 3

H HlH =l 0l8o =Hlo lH3 l=H lHlo 3
3 03 Jl l=H lHlU H HlH =l 0l8o (u9)
Duringfourthphaseofhumanlife,onecomestoripenessofoldage.TakingholdtheYama
proceedstothehereafteralongwiththemortalbeingtodestiny,unknowntoallothers.
Forewarningandknowledgeofwhereaboutsthereisnone,whenYamaproceedsalongwiththe
being.(4.1.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.75)

ol3 =l 3Hl ou H HlH =l 0l8o

H l= o =l =l lo l HlJ l8o l8o (=) (7)
O'ignorantblind!YoushallrepentwhentheendcomesandtakingholdYamadrivesyouonward.
All,thatyougatheringreedtoown,shallbecomepropertyofothersinnotime!(3.)(2.)
(SriRagM.1.Ang.76)

HereinSatguruaddressesthemortalbeingwhowassentfortradinginNaamTrueandcollect
NaamWealth,yetheproceedsemptyhanded.Heremainedengrossedincollectingpoisonous
worldlywealth.SuddenlycomesthedeathcallandYamastakeholdofhim.Allthisimpending
fatewasfarthestfromhismind.WhattotalkofDivineContemplation,theworldlybeingignores
evendeath.NowtheYamasleadhimontotheunknownhereafter.

O'mortal!Youhavewastedwholeoftheprecioushumanlife!O'ignorantfool!Youshallrepentin
theend,whentheYamadrivesyouontothehereafter.Alltheaccumulatedwealththatyou
thoughttobeyourown,shallchangehandsinstantly.Nothingshallaccompanyyouandyourlife
longtoiljustgoesinvain.

Intheageofyouthfulness,oneisbrimmingwithallkindsofdesires.Fullofegotisticpride,one
losesallpowertodiscriminatebetweengoodandbad.GuruSahibhereinwarnssuch
indiscriminatingmortal."Omortal!Pathyouhavetotreadinthehereafterisextremelytorturous.
YouseeknottheshelterofTrueSatguru.TheterribleYamaawaitsyouandyoushallhaveto
undergohispunishment."

eH J l = =Hlo lH3 l Hol Jl el8

8 8l =Hlo lH3 H H3 oJHl8
8 l oI u =
Hl3I =8J Hl=o lHl U HH He (7) (9u)
Duringsecondphaseoflife,O'traderfriend,Youareswayedbydesireofbrimmingyouthfulness.
Drunkwithvanity,youdiscriminatenotbetweengoodandbad.Journeyoftorturouspathawaits
youinthehereafter.YouhaveneversoughttoserveTrueSatguru.andnowawaitsyou,impending
deathandterribleYama.(2.)(1.4.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.77)

Assoonas,Divinecallofdeathisreceived,mortalhastoproceedwithoutdelay.Hehasto
accompanycarriersofdeath,Yamas.Ihaveseenmanysuchdepartingones.Strongistheholdof
Yamas,whoallownorespiteordelayandleadthemortalontothejourneytothehereafter.

llo ol8o Il=e = =Hlo lH3 Ul 0 =H Hlu

l8= 3l l8H e=l =Hlo lH3 Ul 3= 8 Ju () (9u)
Lordhasordainedyourdeath,O'traderfriend!Youshallproceednowalongwithaccountofyour
deeds.Withfirmnessoftheirgriponyou,carriersofdeathshallallownorespiteordelay.(5.)(1.4.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.78)

Thetraderfriends,whohavegatheredtheloadofprofitablecommodityofNaamWealth,receive
welcomeinCourtDivineandfindshelterinEternalAbode.Theyabidethereforever.While
residingattheDoorofAbodeDivine,theyremainimbuedwithNaamdevotionofthe
IncomprehensibleLord.TheretheyfearnotYamasnoristheretransmigrationanymore.Thisis
theveryendofalldoubtandpain;suchistherewardofNaamWealth,bestowedbyThe
BenevolentLordCreator.CarryingtheloadofNaamWealth,thesuccessfultradersarewelcomed
withhonour.HarassmentthereisnoneforthemwhetherofthetollcollectingYamasorofthe
accountkeepingChittarGupt.Yamasfeellowlyandhelpless,whiletheaccountrenderingbythe
ChittarGuptgetstornandthrownaway.ThatiswhyGuruSahibadviseslovinglytocollectloadof
NaamWealthinhumanlife.SaysGurbani:

H lolo HlU lH3 Jl e H=l

H lolo HlU lH3 Jl e lJ0 Hl
Jl e H= o o= lJ0 oH l8o
3J HH H o= H HH e lHcl8o
l03 I3 = =Ie =lo HHe3 = 0l
= lH el8 H l3H Jl e H=l = (97)
O'mymind,frienddear!CollectprofitablecommodityofNaam.Thus,O'mind,youshallsurely
gainshelteratDoorDivine.ThereyoushallserveIncomprehensibleLord,abidingatEternalAbode
Divine.Nomoreshalltherebetransmigrationnordoubtnorpain.Tornawayistheaccountpaper
byChittarGuptandYamasrenderedhelpless.O'Nanak!BelovedSatguruadviseslovinglytocollect
loadofProfitableNaamWealthcommodity.3.(1.2.)
(SriRagChanntM.5Ang.79)

Hereisthemostlovingandsympatheticteaching,withoutanyscare.Yamascandonothingto
thosecarryingNaamWealthtothehereafter.ChittarGuptisnotcalledupontoproduceany
accountofdeedskeptbyhim.Nothinggoesamissintheaccountkeptbytheinvisiblebeingofall
personaldeedsofallmortals.UndeniablyYamasandChittarGuptdoexist,yettheyaffect,notthe
least,Naamdevotees.TornawayistheaccountofChittarGuptandYamasbecomepowerless.
UnrestrictedarethecarriersofNaamWealthandarecertainlymostwelcome!

Thus,theGurmukhs,whodevotetoNaamwithalltheirbeing,inthought,wordanddeed,cross
thehorribleoceanwithoutanydifficulty.ButnonbelieversmustsufferpunishmentbytheYamas,
astheyignoredtheDivineOrdinanceofNaamdevotionalltheirlives.ThefollowingGurbani
issuesastrictwarning,"O'fool!Mindwardmortal!Youshallcometorepent,asyouengagein
foolishdoings.InsteadheedthiswarningcallanddevotetoNaamcontemplationorelseyoushall
headforregionofYamas".

l=l 3=lJI Hlo 3 == =Hl3 lH I

0l3 H Jl HH l HlJI H l80 ou 9 JU
Youshallcometogrief,O'fool,engaginginfoolishdoingsofwrongbelief(Herecomesthewarning
call:)EngageinNaamcontemplationorelseyoushallheadforplaceofYamas,afteralifeof
apostasy.1.Pause.
(SriRagBeniJiAng.93)

Truedevotees,whodevotetoNaamcontemplationandsingDivineVirtuesalltheirlives,aretrue
loversofDivine.TheirLoveDivineisEverlasting.TheyalwaysliveinDivinePresence.Cutasunder
istheirnooseofYama.Infacttheyarenotensnaredatallandeventheirpastsinsarepardoned.

Il ll3 3c H
Jl o3l 8Jl lJo
lHHl lHHl lHHl I I= =cl HH =l =H HlU 7 (=9=\)
DeepLoveDivineiseverlasting,abidingalwaysinPresenceDivine.Naamcontemplationand
singingceaselessly.VirtuesDivine,cutasunderisthenooseofYamas.2.(31.38.)
(MajhM.5Ang.105)

Theignorantfools,strayingintoblindignorance,seeknotinitiationbySatgurutobecomeGursikhs
anddevoteesofNaam.HowcantheyfindDoortoLiberation?Theyaredestinedtorepeated
birthsanddeathsoftransmigrationandsufferpunishmentattheplaceofYamas.

Hl3I H=lJ H ou I=
l=l Ul8 l=uJ l8l H eo
Hl Hl HHlJ l=l l=l o=lJ HH el 0c =lo u (9O99)
Thefools,blindignorants,seeknotrefugeofSatguru.ThenhowcantheyfindDoorofLiberation?
Theykeeptransmigratingthroughrepeatedbirthsanddeaths.Suffertheyblowsatdoorofthe
Yamas.4.(10.11.)
(MajhM.3Ang.115)

ForgetfulofNaamarecertainlyinforYama'spunishment.Dwellinginduality,tollofYama's
punishingrodisamust.Theymustaccountforeverybitoftheirsins.

HH HI3l eH l8 = 8
=J el8 HH8
=l HJ3 = = 3loJ HH 3 =U=lo (7\7\)
TollcollectingYamataxesthosedwellinginduality.YamapunishestheforgetfulofNaam.
Accountingisdoneforeverybitofsinsandnothingispardoned.5.(28.29.)
(MajhM.3Ang.127)

See!Everybitofsinfullivingistakenintoaccountinthehereafter.Nooneescapesthisexceptthe
Naamdevotees.Theyareaboveboardandnotsubjectedtoaccounting.TheterribleYamadoes
notevenapproachthem.Thisispicturizedherein:

l3 l3 eU HHlo
Hl HJ l=Hlo JU
H3 HIl3 8lo
lH3 HH = lu H8lo
3H Jl = H 3 =lJ I Il HlU 9
H lHHe H8lo
l= H8l 8lo
33l =U I8l lH Hl = ol8 HlU 7 (=\)
AbidealwaysinGodlyPresence,evercontemplatingofNaam.Pause.
Remaininholycompanyofsaints,sothatyouescapeYama.TakenourishmentofNaamDivine
andthusremainunblemished.1.
ContemplatorsofNaamarethrownnotinhell.WheretheLordabidesinheart,sufferingthereis
none.2.(39.)
(MajhM.5Ang.132)

Thedevotees,meditatingonNaamwitheachbreath,withoutrespite,livinginsaintlycompany
andtakingNaamNourishmentalltheirlives,proceednotwithYamas.Theyremainimmaculately
unblemished.Theygonottoresideinhellandfacenotanysuffering.Lordabidesintheirhearts
andgracesthem.FifthNanak,GuruArjan,statesthusin'BaramahGurbani':

eU l8 l=I0lo Il 8lH HH =l =H
HJ 8lH H Hu H lloH
l l=Jl 3l Ul 0l I8l lH
lH = Hu clo H eIJ Jl8 H ()
ForsakingLoveDivine,nooseofYamaisputaroundtheneck.Onereapsashesows,asdestined.
Onedepartsgrievingandsorrowful,whenlifeopportunityislostattheend.Thosewhoseekand
findsaintlyGuru,areredeemedinthehereafter.(5.)
(BaramahMajhAng.134)

ForsakingNaam,dwellersindualityalwayssufferloss.Loveofdualityleadstoensnarementbythe
Yamas,reapingthefruitofone'sowndeeds.Afterspendingwholelifeinvain,oneisleftonlywith
griefanddepartsinsorrowofdesperation.Onlythoseareredeemedinthehereafterwhoavailof
theteachingsofSaintlyGuruNanakinhumanlife.TheonesinitiatedintotheHouseofGuruand
abidingbyHisteachings,onlydevotetoNaamDivine.Inthesixthmonthof'Bhadon',Gurbaniin
Baramahspeaksthus:

lH3 lel eJ l8HHl l33 = =JHl 3

=l 0l8l e3 HH l=H el 3
l 3 l HlJ lH lHU I J3
Ju H 3 = lHoJJ Jo H3
HJ 8lH H =H He 3
= HI3l 0 8lJu e3
H el8 l= 8lolJ I = J3
Thedaybodyisshed,thedeadistermedghost.Takingholdofthebeing,Yamassetonamarchto
thehereafter,unknowndestination.Allthebelovedonesabandonthedeadinstantly.Deathbrings
deshapingofhands,shakingofbodyandthedyingbodychangesintoblackandthenwhite.One
reapswhathesowsinthefieldofdeedperformance.O'Nanak!Those,whoareunderrefugeof
theLord,aretakenaboardtheshipofNaamDivine.SavedaretheyfromhellbytheSaviourand
caringGuru.7.
(BaramahMajhM.5Ang.134)

Assoonasoneshedsbodyafterdeath,hecomesundercontroloftheYamas.Takingholdofhim,
Yamassetonmarchtotheunknown.Fearsomebecomesadeadbodyandscaresthebeholders.
Theoncelovelylookingbodyappearsdemonised.Noteventhedearestonesknowaboutstateof
thebeing.NoneknowsabouttheYamastakinghimaway.Evenifonecouldvisionthis,whatcould
onedoaboutit?ThisisforsurethatthedeadonegoesunderthecontrolofYamas.Theshedbody
isinstantlyabandonedbytheworldlyrelatives,whohadlovingrelationshipduringlifetime.The
dyingbodiesfirstturnblack,butwhenbreathisgoneitbecomeswhite.Thedepartedbeingcomes
toreapinthehereafterwhathehadsowninlife.Adjudicationofdeedsisdoneinthehereafter.
Theaboverelatestothose,whoforsakeLordSupremealltheirlivesanddevotenottoNaam
Divine.However,thedevout,withGraceDivine,aretakenaboardtheNaamshipbySatguru.In
factthedevoutresideinGodlyPresencebothhereandinthehereafter.Satgurubestowshonour
ontheminCourtDivine.Theyaresavedfromhell.

WithoutholycompanyoftheSaintlyGurmukhsinhumanlife,themortalsstrayaroundalonein
thehereafter.Noneprovidesthemanysolaceorcompanythere.OnlyYamascontrolthem.No
amountofstrugglecansavethemfromcrushingblowsoftheYamas,thattheysufferconstantly.

Hu H 3 8Jl H Jl l8=loJ
l3 e =8J U3 H HH = =lH loJ (9O)
ForsakingholycompanyofSaints,theydwellinloneliness.UnderthecontrolofYamas,painof
sufferingpunishmentsisperpetual.(10.)
(BaramahMajhAng.135)

Themortals,thatliveinevilcompanyandgetpollutedinmind,surelycomeunderthecontrolof
Yamasandsuffertheircrushingblows.InviewofthisTruth,onemustwastenotimetoengagein
NaamrecitationofAllPrevalentLord.NaamdevotionmustbethroughoutlifeorelseYamasand
theirpunishmentawaitsinthehereafter.ThereisahugearmyofYamaswiththehorridlooks.
Theygivedifferentkindsoftorturouspunishment.Whenhumanbodyisreducedjusttoaheapof
earth,lootingtheinnerbeingYamastakeawaylifebreath.Theshedbodyislefthollow,thatused
tobeenticedandrobbedofspiritualwealthbythefivedemonsoflust,anger,greed,attachment
ofworldlinessandselfconceit.Onlythebeing,individualsoul,comesunderthegripofYamas,
whilethedemonsescape.AlltheblowsofYamasaredealttothebeingandthedemonsmake
goodtheirescapewiththeveryonsetofpunishment.Thebeingisdrivenawaywithaheavychain
ofYamasaroundtheneck.

Those,forwhosesakethemortalbeingdelvedinsinfuldeedsallhislife,donotevencomenear
hisdeadbody.Thebeneficiariesofhisillgottenwealthtoocanrendernohelp,noteventhe
enchantingwife,whoseheavydemandsofornamentsandwealthonemetthroughallfairandfoul
means.Selfseekingandopportunistfriendsbecomecompletestrangers.Thusevildoingto
appeasealltheworldlypeopleisofnoavailatall.Whiletheyallstandaside,oneproceedsempty
handed,aloneandunderarresttotheplaceofYamas.ThereheisaprisonertotheYamas.Says
Gurbani:

Hl H H U0 H
oI HH e l8H = 9 JU
ReciteNaamDivine,O'mind!TerribleisthehugearmyofYamasinthehereafter.1.Pause.

UlJ Hl lco eJ H u =l 8= H
HH Il HI lo lI I8 H 0 H =
=Hl Hl8 lH3 l H u3
= = l3 =l HHl HHl 8u3 u79u
Reducingbodytoaheapandlootingtheinnershrine,seatofthebeing,Yamastakeholdofbeing
alone.WhenbeingwascaughtwithchainaroundtheneckandgivenblowsofrodbyYamas,five
demonsmadegoodtheirescape.3.
Enchantingwifekeepsdemandingwealthofgoldandsilverandworldlyfriendsareselfish
exploiters.SaysNanak,onedelvesinsinsforsuchworldlydemandingpersonsandproceedsunder
arresttotheplaceofYamasinthehereafter.4.2.24.
(GaurriChetiM.1Ang.155)

ThisisaclearstatementbyGuruNanakSahib,thatlikeotherinvisibleregions,partoftheLord's
creationistheregionofYamas,existingseparately.Thesoulsofthesinnersareledthereanddealt
differenttypesoftorturouspunishments.

TorturingpunishmentbytheYamasisparticularlyreservedforthenonbelievers,whowaste
humanlifeindualityofworship,otherthanNaamDivine.Yamaarreststhemonsheddingof
humanbodyafterdeath.ThebeingisthrottledandstrangledbythepunishingYama.Oneshould
scrupulouslyavoidthenonbelieverthieves,whoforsakeNaaminpreferencetoworldliness.All
nonbelieversareverilythethieves.Theyarepunishedinthehereafter,justasathiefcaughtat
siteinhousebreaking.

H H H l8 H eH I 3 H=3 HlH =clo

3 H=3 0 lH H l=Hlo H l3 = l=lc lclo u (9\)
O'mind!ForsakingNaam,whoengageinduality,arethievesthatgetstrangledbyYama.Forgetful
ofNaamarethenonbelieverthieves.O'mindavoidtheseevilonesscrupulously.4.(5.19.57)
(GaurriPoorbiM.4Ang.170)

RedemptionfromYamasliesonlyingettinginitiatedbySatguruinGurmantarandengagingin
ceaselesspracticeofNaamdevotion.ImmortalistheGurmantaroftheImmortalGuruand
efficacioustosavefromnooseoftheYamas.

I = 80 He ol8Hl
I = 80l =cl HH =Hl (9) (u)
ImmortalistheWordofGuru.WordoftheGurucutsasundernooseofYama.(1.)(5.74.)
(GaurriGuareriM.5Ang.177)
CHAPTER11HORRIDVISIONOFYAMASBYTHEDYING

NooseofdeathandfearofdeatharebanishedinlifetimeoftheNaamdevotees.RecitingNaam
breathbybreath,theypassawayinpeace.Thefearofdeaththatheldnoterrorforthemwhile
dyingholdsnoneinthehereaftereither.ThustheyproceedcarefreetoTheAbodeDivine.Fearof
deathismainlyofthedeathcouriers,Yamas.Someoftheevilonesenvisionyamasevenwell
beforedeath,thatshakesthemwithterrorandtheystartwailing.I,too,havepersonally
witnessedfewsuchcases.Itwillbeinterestingtonarrateherecoupleofsuchinstances,fortheir
educativevalue.

FIRSTEXAMPLE:

Ihadacousin,namedTekSingh.Hedelvedinevilcompanyandwasknownforhisdrinkingand
evildoings.Hesufferedfromtuberculosisinprimeofhisyouththatprovedfatal.Hesuffered
greatlywhiledying.Hewouldstaretowardrooftopandgiveoutshrieksinterror.Hewouldpoint
anddescribethat,"Thoseterribleyamasarescaringmebybaringtheirteeth,asiftheywould
makeamealoutofme.Seeingthis,mybodyshakesuncontrollablyandIamscaredtodeath."

ThosedaysIwasnewlyinitiated.Inmyspiritualeagerness,IwasdevotingconstantlytoNaam
recitationsandasmanyrecitationsofSukhmaniSahibasIcouldperform.Naamcontemplation
andpatthrecitationofSukhmaniSahibproceededsimultaneously.Whilethusengaged,my
motherinformedmeoftheworseningconditionofTekSingh.Shedescribedthathewaswailinga
lotandallhisbodywasshakinginfear.Shefurthertoldme,"Itisverystrangeandheispointing
towardsinvisibleyamasastheyterrorizehim.Shewantedmetogoandseehim.

Followingmymother'sinstructions,Iwenttoseehim.NosoonerIenteredtheroom,hegavesigh
ofrelief,saying,"Ah!Whatarelief!Come,sitnearme.Thescaringyamashavetakentotheir
heelsatyourarrival.Youmustnotleave,butremainwithme."Everybodysittingarounduswas
takenbysurpriseathissuddencomposurefromwailingandshakinginterror.

ThishappeningreinforcedmyFaithinSatguru,andIwasinwardlyprayingtoHimgratefullyinjoy.
Myprayerwas,that"O'LordTrue!ThisisamiracleofGurbani,SukhmaniSahib,thathasbrought
aboutsuddenchange.Howelsecanalowlypersonlikemebeworthyofthis?"Myfaithinefficacy
ofGurbani,andinparticularSriSukhmaniSahib,increasedtenfold.Iwasleftinnodoubt,thatit
waspatthofSriSukhmaniSahibthatscaredawaytheyamas.

AslongasIstayedwithhim,IkeptrecitingSriSukhmaniSahib.Mycousinremainedpeaceful.He
heldontomyarmtomakesurethatIdidnotleave.

Intheevening,itwastimeformetogobackhomeforclosingceremonyofSriGuruGranthSahib
fortheday.So,Ihadtoleave.Itwasjustmysteppingoutoftheroom,thatmycousinstarted
wailingagain.Ireturnedimmediatelyandaskedmysisterandcousins(sistersofTekSingh)to
reciteSukhmaniSahibpatthfromtheprayerbooks.Whentheystartedrecitation,Ileft.Withthis
TekSinghfeltlotofrelief.IprayedinpresenceofSriGuruGranthSahibforhispeacefuldeath,
freefromterror.Aftertheprayer,IreadDivineCommandmentfromSriGuruGranthSahib.As
thoughinanswertomyprayer,theGurbaniclearlyportrayedhispastlife.Ibecameconvinced
thathisendwasnearandthattherewasurgentneedtoreciteGurbanitohimforhispeaceful
end.
ThisGurbanirecitationwascontinuednearhim.Towardtheend,Irequestedallthegathered
relativestorecitefivepatthseachofJapJiSahib.Thosewhocouldnotrecitefrommemoryused
theprayerbooks.AswecametoclosethefifthrecitationofJapJiSahib,hestoppedbreathingand
departedpeacefullybeforeourveryeyes.Withstartoftherecitationitself,hisbreathingbecame
normalfromhardbreathingsoundandflowoftearsfromhiseyesstopped.Inresponsetohis
sisters'query,heconfirmedthathesawnomoretheterribleyamasthathadbeenscaringhim.
Thisismyfirsthandwitnessofevents.

Noneofuscouldvisionthecomingorgoingofyamasnorwehadanysuchdesire.Ourcherished
desirewasthattheonebeingterrorizedbytheyamasshouldberidofhisagony.Thatpeaceful
changewecouldseewasmadeclearbychangeofhiscondition.Moreover,theyamasappear
beforethedyingpersononlyormaybetothepersonswhodelveinspecializedknowledgeabout
suchspirits.Thelessonlearntwasthatyamasdarenotapproachthepersonrecitingorlisteningto
Gurbanipatth.Theyjustfleeawayfromadistance.TrulywordsoftheGuruareefficacioustocut
asundernooseoftheyamas.

I = 80 He ol8Hl
I = 80l =cl HH =Hl (9) (u)
ImmortalistheWordofGuru.TheWordofGuruCutsasundernooseofYama.(1.)(5.74.)
(GaurriGuareriM.5Ang.177)

Hereisthesecondinstanceoffirsthandknowledgeaboutfearoftheyamas.Itwasduringmyjail
terminHazariBagJail.OneofthefortySikhprisonersamonguswasoneKeharSingh.He
belongedtovillageSahnewalindistrictLudhiana.ThoughfromaSikhagriculturalistfamily,hehad
cuthishairunderinfluenceofevilcompanyinschooldaysatAryaSchool,Ludhiana.Hewasanon
believerinFaith.HeabscondedduringthefirstcaseofLahoreConspiracy.Hewasarrestedlater
onandinthirdcaseawardedthepunishmentoflifeimprisonment.Hehadthuscometojoinusin
HazariBagJail.However,hewaskeptseparatelyinJailhospitalbecauseofhisinfectiousdisease,
scrofulaofthethroat.Infactallofuswerelockedupinseparatecellsandnobodywasallowedto
approachus.

KeharSinghremainedseriouslyillformanymonthsinjail,sufferingseverelyforlastsixmonths.
Noneofhisrelativescametolookhimup.Whenthejailauthoritiesfeltthathisendwasnear,
theyaskedhimifhewishedtoseeanybodyinparticular.KeharSinghrepliedwithtearfuleyes,"I
havenonetocareformeinthisworld."

OnrepeatedinsistenceKeharSinghsaid,"OnlyifIamgivenawordofhonour,IcantellwhomI
wouldliketomeetandsuchameetingisassured."TheEnglish,SuperintendentJail,whowasalso
Medicalofficerandhadbeentreatinghimwithgreatcare,gavehisword.KeharSinghthenasked,
"ThereisoneBhaiRandhirSinghamongthefellowpoliticalprisonersandfourothers,thatIliketo
meet.1cannameBhaiKartarSinghandBhaiMunshaSinghandtwoanyoftheother.Thatisall.
Thismeetingisessential,becauseIwanttoconfessmysinsbeforethemforpenance,likeitis
doneinChristianFaithtoconfessbeforeaholypreacher.Thisismypurposeofmeetingandit
shallhavetobestrictlyprivate."

Thesuperintendentexpressed,thatthereisnoproblemtomeetandprivacyrequirement.
Howeverheexplained,"ThedifficultyisaboutarrangingmeetingwithBhaiRandhirSingh.The
stategovernmentsofBihar,OrissaandparticularlyPunjabhaveissuedstrictinstructions,that
politicalprisonersarenotallowedtomeeteachother.Allarctobehousedinseparatecells.There
aremoststrictinstructionsthatnoneoftheprisonersisallowedtogonearBhaiRandhirSingh.
SikhPoliticalprisonerfromPunjab!Howcananyoneofthembetakentohimorheallowedtovisit
any?"

KeharSinghtauntedhimtotakebackhiswordofpromise.Superintendenthoweversaid,thathe
hadevenintentiontokeephisword.Heputacondition,that"Thismeetingmustremainaclosely
guardedsecret.Ishallbringhimtoyouwithoutanybody'sknowledge.Thiswillbedoneafterthis
eveningprayer(Rehras).Thatisthetimewhennoneofthejailemployeesisaround.BhaiRandhir
Singhmustalsoagreetokeepthesecret.Withoutthisbeingkeptsecret,Iamhelpless."Saying
thishewentaway.

AftertheprayerofRehrasSahib,theSuperintendentquietlyapproachedfencingofmycell.He
wishedmeandaskedwhetherIwasinclinedtomeetfellowprisoner,KeharSingh,whowasa
patientinjailhospital.Ireplied,"Whatcouldbeabetterboon!Iverymuchwanttomeethimand
Iamreceivinghiswirelessmessageforthepastthreedays.Heisdyingtomeetme.Sucha
meetingifallowedwillindeedbeofgreathelp."

TheSuperintendentsaidthatthis'wirelessmessage'ishissecondsurprise.Iaskedhimwhatwas
sosurprising.HeexplainedthatitwasasurprisetohimthattheSikhsoperatetheirheartslike
wirelesssets."Iamconvincedofthis,becauseheremembersyoualotforpastthreedays.Last
nightwetalkedaboutyouinparticular.ThatiswhyIhavecometofetchyou.Howeverthe
conditionisthatyougiveawordforkeepingthismeetingasecret."Sayingthisheexplainedhis
problemandagreedtodependuponmetoguardhisawkwardposition.Iassuredhimfullyabout
keepingthesecret.Gursikhsarequiteusedto'Keeptheirownsecretswhilecarryingontheir
ordainedhardduty'.Iagreedtoaccompanybutwaseagertoknowabouthisfirstsurprise.

TheSuperintendentnarratedindetailinthefollowingwords:"KeharSinghhasbeenseriouslyill
forthelastsixmonths.Hispresentconditionismostserious.Itisratherscaringtogonearhim.His
eyesarewateringsincefewdaysandhisbodyshakesinterror.OnedaywhenIapproachedhim,
hewasshakinguncontrollably.Helookeduptowardstheceilingwithterrorinhiseyes.Itwas
quiteapparentthathewasbeholdingaterriblevision.Inreplytomyquestion,hesaid,

"Ahorrid
beinghasbeenscaringmeformanydays.Ineverbelievedinevilspiritsallmylife,yetmypresent
experiencehaschangedmyoldbelief.Look,upthere!Aterribledemonisscaringme.Suchisthe
dailypractice."Seeinghiminterror,Icouldnothelpbelievinghiswords.Meanwhiletherewasa
loudnoisefromtheceiling.Ididnotseeanything,butnoisewasloud.IlookedtowardsKehar
Singh.Heguessedmyquestionandquarried,"Youheardanoise?"Iconfirmedbutreplied,thatI
didnotseeanything.Hesaidthatthiskindofnoisewaseverydayoccurrencewhilethedemon
departed.HehadjustleftandKeharSinghsawhimgoing,justashewasseeinghimeveryday
comingandgoing.ThoughIdidnotseethedemonmyself,butIfirmlybelievethatKeharSingh
doesseetheterrorizingdemon.Thiswasmyfirstgreatsurprise,thatImentioned,"Youhavegiven
methesecondone."

Whilenarratingallthis.SuperintendentbroughtmetothehospitalroombythesideofKehar
Singh.Assoonasweentered,KeharSinghtookabreathofreliefanduttered,"Ha!Whatarelief!"
TheSuperintendentaskedhim,whathadcausedrelief?KeharSinghreplied,"AssoonasBhai
Sahibenteredtheroom,thedemonfledawayinterror.Iamnowrelievedofmyshakinginterror
andIfeelalleviated.ThatishowIautomaticallyutteredthewordsofrelief."Nowthe
SuperintendentleftmealonewithKeharSinghandsaid,"Youmaytalktoyourhearts'contentfor
halfanhour.Ishallthenreturntofetchyou.Youareallowedmeetingforhalfanhour."
AstheSuperintendentsteppedoutoftheroom,KeharSinghstartedlamentingwoefully.Hehad
turnedconsiderablyweakandhiabodywasreducedtomereskeleton,witheyespoppingout.He
couldnotgetoutofbed.Isatonachairnearhim.Itriedtoconsolehimandencouragedto
unburdenhisheartwithtalk.Cryingonlyincreasedhissuffering.Evenspeakingwasdifficultfor
himwithaveryfeeblevoice.Tohearhim1hadmyearclosetohim.Hestartedwithchoking
emotionalvoice,"Forgiveme,thesinnerandgetmethepardonoftheGuru.Ihavesinnedgreatly.
Ishallunburdentheheavyloadofmysinsbeforeyouanddopenance."

Iencouragedhimtonarratewithoutanyhesitation,asitwasnotthetimetorestrainandhold
backanything.Thiswasnecessarytoeasehismindandsoul.

Thusencouraged,hestartedwithhishaltingandstutteringwords,thenarrationofhissins.He
admittedhisfirstsinasforsakingtheSIKHFAITH,theinfluenceofevilcompany.Hecontinued,
"AftermycomingtoHazariBagJail,Ihavestartedgrowinghair,yetIhavelittlehopeof
redemptionofmysinthroughpenancebypresentingmyselfagainforrebaptism.Iamalmoston
mylastbreath.Onlyyoucanhelpmeandgivemerayofhope.Ihavenopowerofmyown.
SecondlyIwanttorecountallmysinsbeforeyouandunburdenmyself.Ofallmysins,thereisa
horriblesinthatIcommittedandisthesourceofmyafflictionsandmisery.Kindlylistentothis
carefully.YoumusthaveheardabouttheoccurrenceofapoliticalrobberyatSahnewal."

Irecollectedandconfirmed,"Yes,Iheardaboutthis."Heresumedsaying,"BhaiSahib!Iwasthe
manbehindtherobbery.Itwasplannedbyme.TherelivedawealthyKhatrimoneylenderinour
village,Sahnewal.Hewaskilledinthisrobbery.Didyouhearofthisbeforeyourimprisonment?'

Iagaintoldhim,"Yes,itwasreportedthatamoneylenderwaskilledintherobbery."KeharSingh
proceededwithhisadmission,"Iamthemurdererofthemoneylender.We,thepoliticalrobbers,
surroundedhishouseandpostedgunmentokeepwatch.Toblocktheoutgoingpassages,our
menstoodwithbombstobarricade.Takingholdofthemoneylender,wetiedhishandsathisback
andstartedtorturinghim.Thepurposeoftorturingwastogetinformationabouthiswealthand
treasure.

Howeverheresistedallourefforts,stubbornlytakingallthepunishment.Hewasveryrichandhad
lotofmoney,buthekeptdenyingallinformation.Isuggestedtomyfellowrobberstoputaknife
tohisthroat,butthistoomadenodifferenee.Iwentontosuggesttostartcuttinghisthroat.Even
withhisthroatbeingcut,hedidnotyieldanyinformation.Duringthisprocessofcuttingdeeper
anddeeper,hestillmaintainedhissilenceanddiedwithoutpartingwithhiswealth.Thuscamehis
end,forwhichIwasresponsible.Wewerechargedwithmurderandrobbery,butgotnothing."

"Here,Iwanttoexpressmyselfastowhywefailedinourmission,eventhoughitwasaverygood,
noblecausetofreeourcountry.Thiswouldneverhavefailedbutforinductingofsinnerslikeme
intothemovement.Therewouldbemanylikemeandmanywouldhavebeenunpardonablesins
likethisinthepoliticalrobberies.Thusunholymeansvitiatedtheendresult."

"HoweverIamnotconcernedwithdoingsofothersnowbutthepresentmortalsufferingofmy
ownmisdeed.Theknifethatcutthemoneylenderhroatshallbeusedonmyownthroat.One
cannotescapeaccountingforpersonaldeeds,buthastopaythepricesoonerthanlater.Somepay
thepricehereitselfandsomepayinthehereafter,butsomeotherspaybothhereandinthe
hereafter.Myincurablediseaseofthroat,scrofula,issuchthatthepainexperiencedislike
countlessknivescuttingmythroat.ThisunendurablepainisthepriceIamnowpaying.Ikeep
writhinginpaindayandnight.NeitherdoIdieofthisnoristhereanyrespitefromagony.
Additionallyforthepastsometimeonemoresevereafflictionisthatthesamemoneylender
appearsbeforemeastheterribledemontoscarethehelloutofmeandIshriekinterror.Hehas
runawayjustbecauseofyourvisitandnotreturnedsofar.Normallyhekeepsappearingafter
everyfiveminutestoscareme.IamcertainthatitisyourholinessofGodlydevotionthatscared
thedemonaway.Ihadfaithinyouearlier,butInowfirmlybelievethatyoushallbehelpfulinmy
redemption."

IfeltgreatpityforKeharSinghafterseeingmiseryofhisafflictions.IwastemptedtodiscloseGur
Mantartohim,yetIfearedtoviolatethetenetofGurmatteaching.Ihadrefrainedthusfarfrom
doinganythingagainstGurmat.IhadnodoubtthatNaamDivinecouldbehisSaviour.The
problemwashowhecouldbebestowedwithNaam,GurMantar.Noonecansinglyadminister
Naam.Afterdeepthought,IaskedhimthatduringhisconversiontoAryaFaith,theremusthave
beensomeholywordtoldtohimforrecitation.Maybehecouldderivesomesolacebyrepeating
it.

Hearingthis,hewaslostforsometimewithhiseyesclosed,tryingtorecollect.Openinghiseyes
andinaffirmationuttered,"HeiIshwar,withgreatdifficulty.Tearfullyheexplained,"Itriedwithall
myconcentrationofmindtoutterholyword,thatwasadministeredtomeorIhadbeenreciting
onmyown.Inowfeelcompletelyexhausted.BhaiSahib!IamutterlyhelplesstoreciteNaam.Itis
perfectlytrue,thattheworstpunishmentforalifelongsinnerishisinabilitytoreciteNaam.Thus,
IamtotallyincapableofNaammeditationofanyholyName.Iambeingclubbedallaround.The
onlysavinggracenowavailableis,thatyouprayformyredemptionfromsins.Thiswillbethe
greatestfavourtome.Prayformypeacefuldeath,sothatIamridofmyagony.Withoutthismy
torturousdyingmaybeaprolongedaffair.YourprayerofHouseofTheGurualonecanhelpinmy
rescue,otherwiseIhavenohope.IhavenarratedmystoryofsinstoyouindetailandIamtruly
repenting.Toexpressmyrepentance,Ihadaskedforthismeeting.Ihavefullfaith,thatyouare
mysaviournow.Itisduetoyourpresence,thatthedemonhasnotreturnedforpasthalfanhour
andIhaveenjoyedpeace.Yourprayerformewillsurelybanishallmysins."

Thusrequesting,hischokingvoicewascompletelychokedandhefainted.Meanwhilethe
Superintendentcametotakemebacktomycell.Inhispresence,Iaskedmynearbyfellow
prisonerstoreciteasmanyPatthsofSriSukhmaniSahibduringthenightaspossible,atleastone
asminimum,toalleviateKeharSingh'ssufferings.Theyallobligedimmediately.Nextdayallthe
SikhswereallowedtomeetKeharSingh,withhisdeathimminent.ThedayafterKeharSinghdied.
WithsunrisetheSuperintendentcamerunningtome,sayingthatmymeetingwithKeharSingh
provedtobemiraculous.Eversinceheremainedpeaceful,withoutshowinganysignofpainor
suffering.Thedemontoo,neverreturned.Thiswasalsoconfirmedbythedutyguards.Thedeath
occurredwithsunrise.Informingaboutthepeacefuldeath,theSuperintendentdeparted.We,the
fellowprisoners,againperformedprayeronKeharSingh'sdeath.

ThisendsthestoryofKeharSingh,personal,firsthand,witnessofterrorizingbyyamasofthe
dying.

Thisiscompletelytrue,thatyamasdonotgonearnorscarethose,whosingVirtuesDivineand
devotetoGurbani.

e ee HH l o=
=J = H Jl I I= u
Pain,sufferingoryamaapproachnotthose,WhosingVirtuesDivine,saysNanak.4.
(GaurriM.5Ang.191)

ItisforsakingtheLordthatinvitesallafflictions.YamacomesnotnearthedevoteesofDivine.

Jl l8Hlo e I =
H= HH I 7
ForsakingLord,ingressallthemaladies.YamaapproachesnotdevoteesoftheDivine.2.
(GaurriM.5Ang.197)

Those,enjoyingshelterofNaam,fearnotYamaDelvinginalldoingsotherthanNaamdevotion
arepesteredwithscareofyamas.

Hlo U H =
o= lH = == l3 HlJ U J HH = 9 JU (u9u7)
Omybeing!ReliableistheshelterofNaam.AlldoingsotherthanNaamdevotionareingrained
withfearofyama.1.Pause.(4.142.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.211)

Onlythebeings,thatembodyLord'spresence,arebeautiful.Yamadarenotapproachthose,
recitingVirtuesDivine.

lH3 =lc =H 8JH H8l HJ= uU

HH == l o=8l H Jl I IU 9 (79O)
Beautifulisthebeing,wheretheLordabides.SingingVirtuesDivinewithtongue,horridyama
approachesnot.1.(2.170.)
(GaurriM.5MajhAng.218)

Alltheworldlyhigh,kingsandnobles,aresubjectsofYamas,ingressedbydeathasamorsel.Such
isthefateofallthose,forgetfulofNaam.TheyhavetoundergothesufferingsinflictedbyYamas.

H3 8leHJ Jl J
HJ HH = e HJ (=) (9u)
Nobles,Kingsandemperorsallshalldepart.ForgetfulofNaam,theyshallsuffertheyama.(3.)
(14.)
(GaurriM.1Ang.227)

Alltheworldandtheworldlymortalsarepollutedwiththefilthofegoism.Alltheirholybathing
ridthemnotofselfconceit.WithoutcomingundershelterofSatguru,theyaredisgracedbythe
yamas.EventheholyBrahmans,worshipedbytheworldlymortalsarehankeringforworldliness.
WhatkindofBrahmanistheoneseekingworldliness?Nomatterhowhighoradored,anyone
engrossedinworldlypoisonis,shallsuffergreatly.Heshallbeensnaredwithnoosebytheyama
andfearofdeathwillalwaysharasshim.

JUH H l8J HH
l3 3llu = Hl8 oJ=
l8 I c HH = o = (=)
Pollutedisworldlinesswithegoism.Dailybathingsatholyplacesridnotoneofselfpride.Without
shelteroftheGuru,yamashalldisgracetheeworldlymortal.3.(3.)
(GaurriM.3Ang.230)

Theone,yearningforworldliness,iscalledthelearnedPandit.Engrossedinworldlypoison,sucha
oneisinforlotoftrouble.

Hl8o = HJ3H l3 =J=

l8lo 3 8J3 e =
HH = Il H= l3 = H3= u (u)
Seekerofworldliness,evenifknownaworldlylearnedone;Imbuedinpoison,suchaonesuffersa
lot.Harassedwithfearofdeathalways,heshallhavenooseofyamaaroundhisneckwhendeath
comes.4.(4.)
(GaurriM.3Ang.231)

Thegreedy,withpretensionofholinesssufferseverepunishmentsinthehereafter.

H =J 3 Hl3 H 3Hl8
l l Hlo HH el8 HHl8 (9)
O'mymind,frienddear!Getridofgreedandpretension.The,pretendinggreedyispunishedwith
rodofyama.6.(1.)
(GaurriPoorbiM.4KarhleAng.234)

Those,recitingNaambreathbybreath,havecrushedyamatodeath.

H =J =Ilo 3 lIo 3 HHl

I lIo I Jlu ulo HH Hlo HH=l (77\)
O'myblestmind!GatherthouthepreciousjewelofKnowledgeDivine.WiththeSwordof
Knowledge,bestowedbyGuru,inhand,onekillstheyamaandfearofdeath.7.(2.29.)
(GaurriM.4Ang.235)

Thehumbleone,surrenderingtoSatguruandseekingNaamShelter,issavedbyNaamSaviourof
allpainsandsufferings.MeditatingonSatguru'sWordandNaamContemplationinthought,word
anddeed,oneovercomestheyamainstantlyanddoesnothavetoproceedwithyamatothe
hereafter.

eJ el H Hlu 0 =H oulo
HH u l8 oIl HI lH lHH3 Hulo (9) (=)
ThehumbleseekerofLord'srefuge,contemplatingNaamDivineissavedfromallpainof
sufferings.NaammeditationinstantlyovercomesthehorriblejourneyledbyYamasandterrible
oceanofthefireofworld!iness.(1.)(3.)
(GaurriM.5ChhantAng.248)

AbidingintheholycompanyofNaamConteniplators,Gurniukhs,yamasdarenotevenapproach
them.

cJ cJ 8J = l8 = H lJ
clJ HH = e3 l3J H Hu HlI HHlJ (7)
ManyholypilgrimagesIhaveundertaken,yetthereisnopeacewithoutNaamdevotion.The
couriersofdeathsparetheone,whoconiestoabideinSaintlycompany.(27.)
(BawanAkhriM.5Ang.255)

WhereTheGurmukhSaintsofTheGurucometogetherandengageinsingingDivinePraise
ceaselessly,theretheyamasdarenotapproach.EvenDharamraiissuesawarningtoyamasto
strictlyavoidgoingneartheholySadhsangats,engagedinNaamdevotion.Trespassingthisshall
leadtoyama'sdestruction.ThereneithertheyamanorevenDharamraicanescape,whether
approachingsinglyortogether.

HJ Hu Il8e H =l3 = l3
JU 3 J clJ l=lc H8loJ e3 9=9
WhereSaintSingsPraiseDivine,always,O'Nanak!Dharamraiwarnhisyamasagainstgoingnear
orelsetheywillbedestroyedaswell.1.31.
(GaurriBawanAkhriSalokAng.256)

Theheart,whereNaamabides,fearsnotyama.Thereisnofearofbeingledbyyamatothe
hereafter.EnlightenedisthemindofNaamContemplator,Gurmukh,withLightDivine.Themind
abidinginNaamhasnofearofthejourneyledbyyama.

3H lHc HH u =l HH 8H Hl U
Il3 =lJ Hl3 Jl8 IH HJl =lJ U (=7)
ThemindenshriningNaamhasnofearofthejourneyledbyyama.Theygetfullyliberatedwith
mindenlightenedandcometoabideinAbodeDivine.(32.)
(GaurriBawanAkhriAng.257)

OneissavedfrombirthsoftransmigrationwithNaammeditationandgoneisthefearofyama.
DivineContemplationbanishesyamaandallthesufferingheinflicts.

= lHHl Il 8H
= lHHl e HH H (7)
Lordcontemplationsavesonefromtransmigration.BanishedaretheYamaandsufferinghe
inflicts.(2.)

= lHHl Jl HH 3H
= lHHl oH (u)
ContemplatingtheLord,goneisfearofdeathdevil,contemplatingtheLord,allthedesiresare
fulfilled.(4.)
(SukhmaniSahibAshtpadi1Ang.2623)

FifthNanakstatesinsecond"Ashtpadi"ofSriSukhmaniSahib,thatinthelonelinessofhereafter,
wherenocloserelativemother,father,brother,son,orfriendshowup,thereNaamprovides
solaceandreliablecompany.Naamcomesasthesaviour.TheOmniscientSatgurudescribesplaces
inthehereafterwherearmiesofyamasmosthorrid,arejustwaitingtocrushabeingwithblows.
There,too,NaamprovestobetheRedeemer.Thus,NaamdevotionandwealthofNaamisthe
TrueSuccour.Noneelsehasanyaccessthere.NaamWealthistheonlycommoditythatonecan
taketothehereafterforrescuefromyamas.Thetorturousjourneyofthehereafteriscrossed
instantlywitheaseduetoblessingsofNaamdevotionofprecioushumanlife.

HJ HJ l8o e3 HH e
3J == H HlI 3 0
HJ HH= J= ol3 l
Jl = H l HlJ Uul (9)
Wherethemosthorridyamacrushesabeing,ThereNaamaccompaniesyouastheSaviour.Where
onefacestheextremehardship,ThereNaamrescuesinstantly.(1.)

lHJ HlI l8J H3 l8=

3J Jl H HlI J3 HJ (7)
Whereoneproceedsastheforlornlonelyinthehereafter.ThereNaamDivinegivescompanyand
solace.(2.)
(SukhmaniSahibAshtpadi2Ang.264)

KnowledgeofHolyScripturesandwisdomderivedtherefromprovidenohelp,butcausemore
scareoftheyamas.Alleffortsbasedonthishelpnotinmeetingfrivolousdesires.

8J3 lHo HH = U l8o

ol= H3 =l l3H u (u)
Toomuchscripturalwisdomcreatesmorescareofyama.Alltheeffortsofthiswisdomsatiatenot
worldlydesires.(4.)
(SukhmaniSahibAshtpadi3Ang.26566)

Alldoingsofcountlessritualsaresubjecttopunishmentbyyama,withoutanalterative.Onlythe
righteousnessofNaamdevotionisthesavinggrace.Themeritsofallritualscometonoughtin
rescuefromyama.

o= =3l3 HIl HH
Il=e H l8 l3 Jl H
Jl = H H3 e Hl8
= 8 HJlH Hl8 u
Allotherdoingsarepunishedbyyama.HerecognizesnothingwithoutNaamwealth.Meditating
Naam,allpainisgone.AsamatteroffactNanakspeaksthistruth.4.
(SukhmaniSahibAshtpadi3Ang.2656)

NaamContemplation,aspartofdailylife,savesfrompaininflictedbyyama.Oneisredeemed
fromthis.SolelydevotingtoNaamDivine,theGurmukhsareensnarednotbyyama.

8= Ul lHH H =l oH
l3H =l =clo HH =l =H (u)
TheonewithfullFaithinOneLord,isensnarednotbyYama.(4.)
(SukhmaniSahibAshtpadi14Ang.281)

Thisestablishesthenooseofyamathatiscutasunder.Theensnaringyama,too,isestablishedas
reality.EnsnarementofbeingisthedutyassignedtoyamabytheDivineandthisisnotmere
fictionbutoccurringinrealityinthehereafter.Therighteousbeings,gracedGurmukhs,whoput
FaithinLordTrueandengageinDivineContemplation,areapproachednotbyyama.Those
imbuedwithLoveDivineareglorifiedinthehereafter.

H 3u H0 HJe l3 HH == l o=
l3 = H el UH lH Jl lJe H0 = ()
ThoseO'LordTrue!WhopraiseThee,areapproachednotbyYama.Glorifiedarethose,who
enshrinewithinLoveDivine.(6.)
(GaurriKiVarM.4Ang.302)

Ridofalldoubtandfearsarethose,gracedwithinexhaustibleNaamWealth.Banishedistheirfear
ofyama.

3lH le3 Hl3I Jl u H0 oc

Hl oeH lHlc I8 HH = U c (7\)
BestowedistheinexhaustibleNaamWealthbySatguruinHisBenevolence.Ridofallfear,they
fearnotYamaanymore.(29.)
(GaurriKiVarM.4Ang.315)

IntheCourtTrueofTrueSatguru,thereshowersNaamNectaringatheringsofSadhsangat.
Blessedarethose,whoobtainAmritofinitiationandtheyareblissfulbothhereandinthe
hereafter.Theyareneverledbyyamanorarerebornintransmigration.

Uu olH3 =lo Hlo Jl =

HH = lu 8lolJ l=l Jl H (\)
NaamNectarisbestowedthere,thatproducesecstasy.BestowedwithNaamtreadnotpathof
Yamanordotheytransmigrate.(9.)
(GaurriKiVarM.5Ang.320)

ThetrueworkofGuruSaintisthatmeetingHim,oneisferriedacrosstheterribleoceanof
worldlinessandyamaapproachesnot.Oneisalsoredeemedfromtransmigration.

l8J lHl Hu =l lHH c3 3lo

HH== l o=8l l=l 8Jl Hlo (99)
ThisisverilythemarkingofGuruSaintthatmeetingHim,oneisferriedacrossworldliness.Horrid
yamaapproachesnot,noristheretransmigrationanymore.(11.)
(GaurriKiVarM.5Ang.320)

Noneofthesinscommittedbythose,engrossedinsinfullifeofgreedandworldlyattachment,are
hiddenfromtheOmniscientLord.HeisAllKnowing!NonecandeceiveHim,ever!Outwardlysuch
deedsmayappeartobeofthenatureofgeneralwelfare,butTheLordcanseethroughthe
cunningnessofworldlybeingsengrossedingreedandattachment.Suchmortalsgoroundincycles
oftransmigrationthroughWillDivineandledawaybyyamaforpunishment.

uJ 0l HH l l8 HlJ l=I3
=38 =l lo Hle Hl8o H3
l=l l=l Hl =8lol HH HlI H3 (97)
DeceptionworksnotwiththeLord;Mortalsengrossedingreedandworldlyattachmentcometo
grief.Drunkwithworldlinessmakepretensionsofworkingforgeneralwelfare.Suchdeceitsgo
roundintransmigrationandledonpathofyamasforpunishment.(12.)
(GaurriKiVarM.5Ang.321)

Naamdevotees,imbibingNaaminallthought,wordanddeed,arenotcaughtbynooseofthe
yama.

Hl H=e lHJ8 l8 HH =l =Hl 7 (9\)

LordabidinginheartandtonguerecitingNaam,suchdevoteesareensnarednotbyyama.2.
(1.7.58.)
(GaurriKabirJiAng.336)

NaamFearlessofTheFearlessLordisbestowedonlythroughinitiationbySatguru.Thusgracedby
theSatguru,theGurmukhsonlyattainsalvationandareridoffearofyama.Allother,worldly
mortals,delvinginspiritualignorance,arenonbelieversandcometobeensnaredbyyama.

l8H HI HlJ lU Jl H J 8lo I =l0l

l8 = HH = =lH J HHl ou I=l 7 (=\9=7)
FearlessisNaamDivineinthisWorldthatisobtainedbycontemplationofGuru'steaching.Devoid
ofNaam,theignorantblind,nonbelievers,sufferYama.2.(39.13.52.)
(AasaM.3Ang.365)

EverVibrantNaamDivine,contemplatedandsunginthelightofGurmat,iscapableofbanishing
horribleyamaanddeath.

Jl Jl H Hl o3 3I
Hl Hl H IHl3 HJl Hlo = HH== l8oI 9 JU (\)
MeditatethouontheVibrantNaamDivine.ContemplatingNaamandsingingPraiseinlightof
Guru'sWisdom,AllPowerfulNaam,banishesthesnakelikedeathandterribleYama.1.Pause.
(7.59.)
(AasaM.4Ang.367)

Itdoesnotpaytofeignignoranceoftherealityofyama,norithelpstocallitimaginarycreation.
Todelveinsinningandenjoyingimmorally,undertheillusionthatneitheristhereayamanor
punishmentinthehereafter,shallleadtolateawakeningtothehorrorofrealityafterdeath.

ShallwebelievethewishfulimaginingofthenonbelieversorputfaithinEternaltruthofSatguru?
TruthoftheSatguru'srevelationsshallbeprovedbycomingeventsinthehereafter.Nonbelievers
shallhavetofacethemusicofrevealedeventsofsufferingtheterribleyama.Noneshouldremain
underanyillusionabouttheimpendinginescapablefate.

NaamandLordDivineareOne,mergedwitheachother.ThusLordabidesbytheNaam
ContemplatingGurmukh,bestowingHisEternalFriendship.ThusaGurmukhisneveralone!He
hascompanyofTheLordevenindeepforestsorinbarrendesert.Inpainandluxury,thedevout
GurmukhalwaysabidesinDivinePresence,contemplatingNaam,everimbuedwithNaamin
happinessandsorrow.Everpresent,too,isTheLordFriend!Howthencanapooryamascare
Naamdevotee?Bothhereandinthehereafter,whattotalkofscaring,yamacannotevencome
near!

Jl H Hul HlI H8l

el Hl lHHl 3J HUHe HH 8 H =U =J 8l 9 JU (9)
LordismyFriendCompanion!EverPresent,whenIamimmersedinHisthought,throughpainand
luxury.Howcanpooryamacauseascaretome?1.Pause.(16.)
(AasaM.5Ang.375)

Yamaisverymucharealbeing,butcomesnotnearGurmukhscontemplatingNaam.Heholds
terrorforthemindwardnonbelievers,causingmuchharassment.HesparesnoneexceptNaam
devotees.GreataretheblessingsofNaam.Naamthatredeemsfromyamaandisblissfulboth
hereandinthehereafter,mustberecitedwitheachbreathallthetimeandpraisesmustbesung
everydaywithoutfail.

H = lHHl HH 3 clo Jl3 l3 H 8lo

HlH lIlH HJ H H l3 l3 I I8lo 7 (u)
Naammeditationthatredeemsfromyamaandisblissfulbothhereandhereafter,Recite,
therefore,NaamwitheachbreathandsingVirtuesDivineeveryday.2.(6.45.)
(AasaM.5Ang.382)

Thedevotees,whoremainoccupiedwithnourishingKirtan,singingDivineVirtues,treadnotpath
ofyama.

leH l Jl =l3 I8lo

H H HH =l =c 8lo =
SingingpraisesDivinedayandnight,adevoteetreadsnotpathofyama.3.
(AasaM.5Ang.386)

ShortofsuchLoveDivine,allmustproceedwithyamaintothehereafter.Hereisconfirmationof
realityofyama!Thusaloneistherementionofpathledbyhim.OnlythelovingdevoteesofNaam
ferryacrossthehorribleocean,withoutanyscareofyama.

=l ll3 l8J =H 3
=l ll3 HH 3 Jl (=) (=u\)
LoveDivineferriesacrosstheterribleworldlyocean.LoveDivinebanishesfearofYama.(3.)
(34.85.)
(AasaM.5Ang.391)

DevoidofLoveDivine,nonbelieversarescaredbyyama.Gurmukhshavenosuchfear.Yama,
however,isarealbeing!Scareofyamadependsuponone'sbeingGodorientedormindward.

ThefollowingGurbaniquotedclearlydelineatesa'Gurmukh'and'Manmukh':

lHJ cl lJl
H HI H3 el 9
Hl3I H0 =lJo
H 3 =l H=3 8lul HH = HI el lJo 9 JU (uO\9)
TheWorldlymortalsledonthepathofyamasarerobbedanddisgraced.Devoutsaintskeepaway
fromthatpath.1.
TruthspeakstheTrueSatguru,BroadandsafeisthehighwaytreadbyNaamdevotees,Far
removedfromthetorturouspathofyama.1.Pause.(40.91.)
(AasaM.5Ang.393)

Pushedontothepathofyamas,theworldlyastraybeingsarelooted,disgracedandpunishedby
yamasinthehereafter.KeepfarawayfromthatpaththesaintlyGurmukhs,belongingtoHouseof
theGuru.TheyamasgonotnearthepathtreadbydevoteesofDivine.TrueSatguruhasdescribed
truly,thatpeacefulandbroadisthehighwayofNaamdevotees,divergentandoppositetothe
pathofyamas.NeverareTheNaamdevoteesledonYamapath,narrowandtorturous.Thisis
AbsoluteTruth.Letnoonemistakethistobeimaginaryfalsehood.Therighteousbeings,
Gurmukhs,havefullfaithinGuru'sWord,butnotthenonbelievers.Well!Thisistheirmisfortune
andtheyhavenonetoblamebutthemselvesforthis.BelovedandDivinelyacceptedGurmukhs
areapproachednotbyyama.Thegoodandbadomensaffectonlythemindwardmortals,
forgetfulofNaamDivine.

HI oHI l3H =U IlJ lHH 0ll3 o=

l3H HH l o=8l H Jl l = 7 (9\97O)
Goodandbadomensareforthose,whoforsakeNaam.BelovedofDivineareapproachednotby
Yama.2.(18.120.)
(AasaM.5Ang.401)

Gurbanifurtherstatesthatportentsareavertedinthecaseofthose,blessedwithNaam.Singing
PraiseDivineisecstaticandblissful.

H HJH oe = Jl =l3 IU
IJ l= Hl3I e o U 9 (9\97O)
SingPraiseDivine,thatbestowspeaceandblissinabundance.Satgurubanishesallportentswith
GraceofHisWord.1.(18.120.)
(AasaM.5Ang.400)

BlestisGursikhi!Theportentsharassonlythosebelongingtootherfaiths.Theyareaffectedby
goodorbadomens,butnottheGursikhs.

Rarearetheones,whostrictlyabidebyGurmat,Guru'swisdom.Theirentirebeingsgetimbued
withNaamNectarandtheirinnerbeingsblossomforth.SuchNaamimbuedoneshavenothingto
fearfromyama.Allothers,excepttheGurmukhenlightenedbyNaam,areunderthecontrolof
yamas.

IH3l l8l= 8 UeH

o3l H =H IH
l3 =U Jl HH =l 3H 7 (7)
Rareonesgetdisenchantedofworldliness,blestwithGurmat.ImbibingNaam,theyget
enlightened.Theyareridofallfearofyama.2.(2.)
(AasaM.1AshtpadianAng.412)

ThebelovedGurmukhs,enrapturedinNaam,getblossomedintheirinnerbeingandremain
alwaysawakeinNaamdevotion.Yamagoesnotnearthemnorharassestheminanyway.They
arealwaysbeingprotectedbytheirBelovedLordSaviour.RaptinLoveDivine,theyarefully
redeemedduringtheirlifetime,'JiwanMukt'HowcanyamaeverbothersuchDivineoriented?
Eventhoughrealityofyamaistrue,yethefearstoapproachthesedevotees.

HHe3 e l3H I
H H H lH l= HI
Il3 = I3 Jl HlI
= H=l3 8 Jl lI \\
EnrapturedwithNaam,onesuffersnotpainofyama.Lord,FriendofHisdevotees,alwaysprotects
them.O'Nanak!LiberatedaretheonesimbuedwithLoveDivine.8.9.
(AasaM.1Ang.416)

MindWardnonbelieversarenotcaredforinthehereafternoraretheywelcomeanywhere.
Theyarethoroughlydisgraced.Theyaretieddownforpunishmentattheplaceofyamas,for
havingwastedtheprecioushumanlife.Theyrichlydeservetobepunishedbytheyamas.Hereisa
depictionoftheseevents:

H HJ l=Hlo Hl8o HJ I8
HH Hl Hl HHlJ l HlJ HH el JlJ o (779=)
Unmindfulofimpendingdeathandengulfedwithworldlyattachment,Themindorientedgoon
transmigratingandsufferdisgraceintheregionofyamas.7.(22.15.37.)
(AasaM.3Ang.430)

Themindorientednonbelievers,engrossedinworldlyattachment,arelulledfromthefearof
impendingdeathandhereafter.Theytakethisworldandtheirlifetimetobeeternal.Underthis
illusion,theycommitsinsfearlessly.Naamdevotionneveroccurstothem,asnonbelieversin
God.HowcantheseatheistsdevotetoGodlyNaam?Theyareawakenedbyblowofyama'srodto
theirhead,whilebeingledtohereafter,afterdeath.Miserableisthedeathofthesewailingnon
believers.Deathisfollowedbyanotherdeathintransmigrationcycleofcountlessbirthsand
deaths.Allthroughtheysuffer,wailandlamentinsorrowandgriefthatdefydescription,while
beingdisgracedintheregionofyamas.AllKnowing,OmniscientSatgururevealsthus.Extremely
unfortunateistheone,knowntobeSikhoftheGuruandyetdenyingexistenceofyama.Their
sufferingatthehandsofyamasinthehereafter,thoughwelldeservedisyethighlypitiable.

Those,whoariseabovetheignoranceoffaithlessness,alonecometoseekrefugeoftheGuruand
aresavedfromyamaandhisnoose.Allothersareensnaredbyyamasandgetpunishedbythem,
wailingandlamenting.

== =Jl H HI =H HH = HIl 8lu l8o

I Hel H U8 lH Jl HIl3 lH l8o 7
Ensnaredareallworldlybeingsandtiedwithchainbyyama.Savedaretheonesgracedbythe
Guru,whoseekshelterDivine.25.
(AasaM.1PattiAng.433)

Worldlyengrossed,ensnaredbyattachmenttoworldliness,wasteawaybetterpartoftheirlives.
Theirblackhairturnwhiteandtheirwhitingrequiresnosoap.Thisisawarningsignalofthe
impendingdeath,soonerthanlater,yettheyareunmindfulofGodandNaamdevotion.They
sufferfromafeelingofwantallalongandremainunawareofdeath.Meanwhiledeathapproaches
andsodothecouriersofdeathyamas,thatsurroundthedying.Mostpainfulforthedyingistheir
collectedwealthandattachmenttowardsit,thattakestheformofyama'schaintobindthemfor
onwardjourneytotheregionofyamas.

== =H H8 J8 l= H8 UHlo
HH H = J o8 Hl8o = HIl 8lu l8o
TheblackhairturnintowhiteandtheirwhitingneedsnoSoap.Kingofyamas,Dharamrai,sends
hisCouriersofdeath,whobindthedyingwiththechainofWorldlyattachment.5.
(AasaM.1PattiAng.432)

ThirdNanakinhisGurbaniof'Patti',too,confirmsthat,theones,whowasteawaytheirhumanlife
withoutNaamdevotionsufferyamasinthehereafter.Theyshallbehelplessprisonersofthe
Yamas.

lHul8o lHHlJ Jl 3u H l8o

lHlJ olJllH H l=U clJ HlH =lo 7
SingingnotPraiseDivineinholycompanynorcontemplatingDivinenorrecitingNaam,Waste
awaythoulifeeverydayinvain,Howwillyouthenescapefromarrestbyyamas.2.
(AasaM.3PattiAng.434)

Thusitisforsure,thatneglectingNaamDivineoneisarrestedbytheyamas.Thisisthedestined
andinescapablefate.TrulydevotingtoNaamDivineduringtheirlifesojourncanonlyescape
yama.

== =l o8lo H =HeU 3u =lHlo

8J = JHlJ H l=l 3 HH = =lH l8o 97
O'foolishmortal!ThisisyourrareopportunityofGodRealizationandyetyouforsakeHim.You
shallregainnotthislostopportunityandthuspassintothecontrolbyYama.12.
(AasaM.3PattiAng.435)

Offerednotistheopportunityofhumanlifeagainandagain.Nowisthechance!Thefoolishmind
orientedbeingwastesawaythepreciousandrareopportunityandforsakestheEverPresentLord.
ThechanceofNaamdevotion,iflostnow,islostforever.Thefateofcomingundercontrolof
yamasthenshallawaitandredemptionmaytakealongtime!

Itiswrongtointerpret'yama'as'death'.Howeverthisinterpretationisduetothecommon
occurrenceofdeath,whilenooneseesthearrivalofyamaandconvenientlydenieshisexistence.
Thisdenialistakenasrealismofinvariableexperienceandrationalityofknowledge,yetthisis
oversimplificationofone'sownmind.OnecanonlywishthatrationalityofTruewisdommightbe
basedonunshakeableFaithinTrueWordofSatguru.Thiscouldsavetheinterpreterhimselfand
allthosemisledbyhisinterpretation.RepeatedreferenceinGurbanito'yama'cannotbe
imaginativedescriptionofdeath,butindicativeofrealexistenceofyamaasabeing.Wrong
interpretationof'yama'asimaginarywillvitiatetheTruthenshrinedinGurbani.Itisnotonly
exhibitionoffoolishmind,ofmindwardedignorance,butalsoprovetheirutterlackofFaithinthe
RevealedWord,Gurbani.

ThefollowingGurbanihasreferenceto'yama'twice.Couldthisbedevoidoftherealimport?
Accursedbetheone,whothinkslikethis!Infactsenselessarcthose,whoundermineTruthin
GurbaniandinterprettermsinGurbaniasfigmentofimagination.

lH l8= Hl luol8o l3 H l8o 3 l= HHl HlU

l3 HH l o= I H8e =H= =8J o=lJ Jl HlU
3 =8J JlJ Jl Jl I HlJ l3 HH l o=
HH H l3 = 0= H Jl I =
IHl3 Jl H Jl = l8o Jl Jl H U ul HlU
lH l8= Hl luol8o l3 H l8o 3 l= HHl HlU 7 (9u)
Blissfularethose,whoengageinsinglemindedDivineContemplationandrarearethose
meditatingonGuru'sWord.Yamaapproachesthemnotandneveraretheylosers,practicing
GurusWord,Gurmantar.SingingVirtuesDivine,neverdotheyloseandyamacomesnotnear
them.Ridaretheyoftransmigration,enjoyingshelterDivine.BlessedwithGurmatobtainDivine
giftofNaamNectarian,imbibingNaamDivineintheirhearts.Blissfularethose,whoengagein
SinglemindedDivineContemplationandrarearethosefew.2.(1.4.)
(AasaM.1ChhantAng.438)

RarearethedevoutofsinglemindedGodlydevotion.Suchonesofsinglemindednessand
wakefulofmindintheirDivinedevotion,attaintrueandeternalspiritualbliss.Theyaretheones
neverapproachedbyyama,whodaresnot!Theyneverloseingameoflifehereorinthe
hereafter.RecitingNaamwithtongueandimbibingNaaminheartandcontemplatinginthought
allthetimeGurmatNaam,GurMantar,theycanneverloseinlife.Yamacomesnotnearthemand
endedistransmigrationoftheseenrapturedones,engrossedinNaamandLoveDivine.SuchGift
DivineofGodRealizationisattainedonlythroughGurmatandimbibingGurmatNaam.Rarerare
theseGurmukhs,completelydevotedtoDivineandDivinelyprotectedfromyama'spunishment.
Alltherestmustgetsubjectedtocontrolofyamas.ThisistheimportoftheforegoingGurbani.

Thinkdeeply,isignoringtherealityofyamanottounderminethetruthandmeaningofthisquote
ofGurbani?TobelieveandacceptGurbaniinpartsandrejectsomeotherpartsandtheirimplied
Truth,isstrangeFaithinGuruandtheRevealedGurbani!Infact,lingersonestillindoubt,andlack
ofFaith,whodoesnotbelieveeverysinglewordasAbsoluteTruth.Hehasstilltoputhisentire
FaithinGurbanithroughthought,wordanddeed.ItdoesnotbehoveafaithfulGurmukh,well
drilledinGurmatteachingsandwisdomtoacceptorrejectGurbaniinwaywardnessofhisown
mind.Thiscouldonlybetermedasaconfusionofthemindofselfproclaimedhighscholarship.
Individualisticinterpretationtosuitone'sownpurposewillleadtototallossofrealmessageand
TruthStatedinGurbani.Forexampleintheabovequoteifsomeweretodenyrealexistenceof
yama,someothersdonotacceptthelawoftransmigrationandyetothersrefusetobelievein
efficacyofNaamContemplationandbestowingofconsequentinnerBlissofAmritofDasamDuar,
whatwouldbeleftoftheDivinemessage?ItisthereforemindwardnessinsteadofGurmatto
giveacolouredinterpretation,thatleadsastray.NevercallarepeatedreferenceinGurbanitoa
particulartopicasfigmentorelseyoushalllosethetruemeaningoftheGurbaniquoteanddelve
onlyinuselessargumentation.Lostwillbetheessenceoftrueknowledge,blessednessofGurmat!
Oneislefthollowandignorant,nonbelievingthiefthathasstolenawaytruemeaning.Cansucha
oneeverimbibeTrueessenceofGurmat?

Itisjustnotfeasible.Interpretingwrongly,onecommitssinagainstGuruandcomestoearn
punishmentanddisgrace.Theone,whoremainsuninitiatedbyTheGuruinHisWord,GurMantar,
isverilyanevilspiritinthebodyofahumanbeing.Hislifegoesmerewasteandheshallbe
disgracedbyyamabygivingblowstohisfacewhilebeingledtoregionofyamas.

HH HlI 8u lJ 0c H8e l8 83lo (7) (9)

OnedevoidofShabad,Guru'sWord,isevilinspirit,ledawayasprisonerbyyamaandreceiving
punishmentofblows.(2.)(1.5.)
(AasaM.1ChhantAng.439)

ThisquoteofGurbanialsoestablishesrealityofyamaandthepathledbyyama.Prisonersofyama
andledonhispath,whilereceivingpunishment,arethose,evilspiritedwithoutShabad,Wordof
theGuru.Howeverthisdoesnotimplythatthehumanbeings,notgiventoNaamdevotion,are
theonlyevilspirits,ghosts.No,ghostsanddemons,theevilspirits,aredifferentspecieoflife.
Herewhatisimpliedis'ghostlike'.Aseparatechapterdealswithevilspirits.Thedevotees,
imbibingDivineMemoryintheirheartsalways,arenotensnaredbyyama.

H0 HlJ8 Hl =H =l =HlJ HH H H (=) (9)

Those,imbibingMemoryalwaysoftheLordinmind,areensnarednotbyyama.(3.)(1.5.)
(AasaM.1ChhantAng.439)

'JamJaal',netofyama,isinterpretedas'nooseofdeath'bysomewellknownGurbaniinterprets,
inthebeliefthatthereisnoseparateexistenceof'yama'anditimpliesdeathonly.Thisisa
mistakenbelief.Gurbaniestablishesaseparateexistenceofyama,thatexistsinthehereafterand
invisibletothelivingbeings.However,theyamascometoadyingpersonandleadhimtoregion
ofyamasandDharamrai.Thedyingcanvisionthem,butnottheothers.Toimplydeathasyamais
againstGurmatbelief.ThosedrilledinGurmatcantrulyinterpretandcomprehendtheessenceof
Gurbani.Theyknowwhat'yama'implies.Gurbaniquotesclearlydelineate'yama'andthepath
treadbyhim.

HJ l8H HH u eJ =3 HJ oluo (u) (7\)

Extremelytorturousispathofyama.Utterlydarkwithdarknessofworldlyattachment.(4.)(2.9.)
(AasaM.4Ang.443)

If'yama'isinterpretedasdeath,thenwhatisthepathofdeath?Itisafterthedeaththatabeing
hastotreadthispathwhileproceedingtothehereafter.Thatiswhatpathofyamameans.Thisis
verydifficultandtorturoustotread,engulfedwithutterdarkness.

InthefollowingGurbaniquotetheterms'death'and'yama'arereferencedseparatelyinasingle
line,thusestablishingtheirindependentnature.

HlI H l8o l3 o =l8o H3 HH = Hl8 HlU 7 (9=)

Theworldlybeingsdonotlikedeathandhidethemselves,soastoescapebeingtakenawayby
yama.2.(6.13.)
(AasaM.4Ang.447)

Theworldlybeingsdonotlikedeath,astheyarehighlyfrightenedoftheyama,wholeadthem
awayafterdeath.Thus'yama'and'death'meandifferently.Itisafterdeath,thatyamaproceeds
withthebeingasprisoner.Itis,therefore,ignorancetoidentify'death'as'yama'.Howfarcanone
delveinsuchmisinterpretation?

H Jl Jl H luol8e l3 HH l o=
Those,whomeditateonNaam,areapproachednotbyyama.
(AasaM.4ChhantAng.451)

Bodilyallhavetodie,includingNaamdevotees,yetyamacannotcomenearNaamdevotees.Isit
notmisinterpretationthatNaamdevoteesarenotapproachedbydeath?Whileallaresubjectto
death,yetyamaharassesnotNaamdevoteesandnotevengoesnearthem!Jugglingwithwords,
thenonbelieversinrealityofyama,nowmisinterpret'yama'as'painofdeath',thatNaam
devoteesdonotsuffer.Theycannotaffordtodeny'death',thatcomestoall.Buthowcanthey
stretchthemeaningandgoonstretchingridiculously?Examinethisquote:

l3 H8 H= H lo HH HH lJ (7) (9u79)
Youthispassingawaydaybyday,O'mydear!Andyamakeepscountofbreaths.(2.)(14.21.)
(AasaM.4Ang.452)

Hereagainitisimpossibletoderive'yama'meaningas'death',becausedeathisnotaphysical
being.Itcanonlybethecourierofdeathoryama.

H H3 Il8e J oH8lo
c3 Hu HI HH l J H8lo (9)
SlackennotinNaamrecitationoftheLord.AbidingbyholycompanyofNaamreciters,onegoes
nottotheregionofyama.(1.)
(AasaM.5ChhantAng.456)

Canthemeaningof'Jampur',regionofyama,bestretchedtoregionofdeath?Istherearegionof
death'inthehereafter?Whatalogicinmisinterpreting'regionofyamas'into'regionofdeath'!It
ismerestubbornnessofilladvice.Thefollowingquoterefersto'Jam'and'Kal'andholddifferent
meanings:

3 HH Ul HHlJ Jl =l 8 lHl3o (9)

Renderingpoorhumanbodyintoaheapbyvictoriousdeathisvisionedbytheyama.(1.)
(AasaM.5Ang.45960)

Hereyamaisthebeholderanddeathreducesbodytoaheap.Thusthetwoaredifferentand
'yama'cannotbeconstruedtomean'death'.

=H lJ Jl 0 =l3 Il=o (7) (799)

Yamasparesnotthesinnersandleadsthemawaybythethroat.(2.)(2.11.)
(AasaM.5Ang.460)

Sinnersarenotsparedbyyamaswholeadthemawaycatchingbythroat.ManyaretheGurbani
quotesthatdelineateseparateexistenceofyama,distinctfromdeath.

H3HIl3 I =l Jl lol lH Jl Jl H Hl Hl l8o

lH Hl3I HIl3 HI l8o H IJl l HlH l8o = ()
BelovedoftheLordisholyCongregation,Satsangat,attheHouseofGuru,thatlovessweet,
NectarianNaamDivine.Those,whoenjoynotcompanyofthisholycongregation,arethe
unfortunatesinnersandyamamakesmorselsofthem.3.(5.)
(GujriM.4Ang.494)

Theyamamakesmealofthenonbelievers,whoavailnotofthecompanyofholyones,Gurmukhs.
HenearsnottheNaamdevoteesabidingbyholycompany.

eH =H= u H =l HH 8l0 l=H HH

H= 8 =H H l3oI HH l Ul lHuH 7
Toaddtoone'sterritoriesandgathermoreandmorewealthisthepersistentlongingofthe
worldlymortal,whensuddenlycomesdeath.Leavingbehindhisarmyandattendants,heproceeds
totheregionofyamas.2.

HJH Hl8 8 l= l3H H =l =cl =H

=J = I lco = lIH3 UeH uu
TheBenevolentLord,Mercifulalways,bestowingHisGraceondevotee,cutsasundernooseof
yama.SaysNanak,blestbyTrueGuru,oneisDivinelyaccepted,beingatruerenouncinghouse
holder.4.4.5.
(GujriM.4Ang.496)

Engrossedingreedofterritoriesandwealth,theworldlymortalendshislifesojourn.Heleaves
behindhisarmiesandattendants.Allthathepridedin,isofnoavailandcomestonought.He
proceedsallalonetotheregionofyamasasatiedprisoner.Worldlinessissuchthatmoreone
gets,themorehedesires,withapersistentlongingforevenmore.Hewishesformoreandmore
territory,tilldeathovertakeshim.Hisfalsedesiresremainunfulfilled.Whatdoeshegainoutof
gatheringallthepossessions?Hestillproceedstoregionofyamasaloneandemptyhanded.There
hesufferspainanddisgraceforalongtime.Theblessedones,whofindtrueGuru,getinitiatedby
HimandfollowingHisteachingengageinLoveDivineandNaamdevotion,attainthehighstateof
renouncersevenashouseholders.TheMercifulLordbestowsHisGraceanderasestheirfateof
ensnarementbyyama.Allother,worldlymortalssufferyamaandgetensnared.

H 0l8e UH
=l =H lHc3 lHHl =lc HHe3 =H 9 JU (9=9)
O'mind!WorshipthouLotusfeetoftheLord.MeditatingonHim,afflictionsarebanished.And
nooseoftheyamacutasunder.1.Pause.(1.31.)
(GujriM.5Ang.502)

WorshipingtheLotusfeetofTheLordandgettingengrossedinNaammeditation,oneisridofall
afflictionsandnooseoftheyamasiscut.

3 =U = Jl HH HJ 8lJ o3l H8e 8l0 (7)

Scaresnotfearofdeathnordoesyamawatchoverthose,whocontemplateofWordDivinein
mind.7.(2.)
(GujriM.1Ang.504)

Suchabeingisneitherscaredofdeathnorisunderthewatchofyama.Heisalwaysabidingin
Naamdevotion.

8l I l= 3 Il3 = =l
Hl3I =l= lJe Jl lH HH =l HH =l 8=l 9 JU (u)
O'brother!BlessedbyGuruwithDivineDevotion,Renderedpure,abidingbyNaam,Satgurus
Word,neitheristhereafearofyamanordebitofmisdeeds,punishablebyyama.1.Pause.
(4.)
(GujriM.1Ang.50)

GraceoftheGuruhasbestowedsuchaloveofDivinedevotion,thatengrossedinpracticeof
GurmatNaam,'Gurmantar',LightDivineofSplendorousLordabidesinheart,renderingone
immaculatelypure.Thus,neitheristhereafearofyamaanymorenoranydebitofmisdeeds
owingtoyama.AlltheaccountofDharamraiissettledonceforall.

0 H I = oI
I = 0lJ 3 H =lJ o3 HH U I JU (7) (9)
DancewithspiritualjoyO'mind!IngratitudetoGuru.DancingintunewithWillofGuruthoushall
beBlissfulandbanishedshallbethefearofyamaondeath.Pause.(2.)(1.6.)
(GujriM.3Ang.506)

Jl H l8o HH l8u I=l8o = HH Hl = o 7

GracednotwithNaamDivine,lifegoeswasteandO'Nanak,Yamadisgracesonewithpunishment.
2.
(VarGujriM.3Ang.509)

FirstGurbaniquoteassuresthattheone,whosurrendershismindtotheGuru,alwaysabidingby
HiscommandmentsandGurmat,thusdevotingfullytopracticeofNaam,isblestwithspiritual
blissbothhereandhereafter.HeenjoysplayfullywithLord,likeachild.Banishedisallhisfearof
yama.Incontrast,secondquoteisdescribedhappeninginthecaseofanonbeliever.Those,not
blestwithNaamthroughGraceofGuru,justwasteawaytheirpreciouslives.Theyaredisgraced
andpunishedbyyamainthehereafter.Believethistruthfirmly.HereisanelaborateGurbani
quoteonthetopicofyamas:

Hl8o HJ 3 J =H =u oJ=
8J HH =l lH= J 8 Ul HH = =
HH HH HlI 8lol lH eH U lo
HH l 8u Hlol = H =
lHH l= = l3H I lH IHl lH3 97
Verilydemonsareworldlyattachment,lust,angerandconceit.Yamarulesoverthesewitha
punishinghardrod.Mindorientedonesareputonpathoftheyama,Astheydelveindualityof
loveforworldliness.Intheregionofyamas,theyaretieddownandpunished,NoneIhearstheir
wailingandlamentings.Those,bestowedwithGraceDivine,findtheGuruandWordsofGuru
bringaboutLiberation.12.
(VarGujriM.3Ang.513)

Demonishistheloveforworldliness,ofevilspirit,soistheengrossmentinlust,angerandself
conceit.Thus,allthoseundertheirinfluenceformthesubjectsruledbyyama.Yamaholdsastrong
rodoverthem.Vitiatingthemind,thefivedemonsofworldlygreed,attachment,lust,andanger,
andselfconceit,verilymakedemonsofthehumanbeings.Theevilofspirit,livingsinfullives,are
punishedbyyamainthehereafter.Theyserveyamaashisagents,subjectingotherbeingstotheir
owninfluence,theydrivethemawayfromspiritualism,NaamDivineandrighteousness.They
convertthemintoevildoingsinnersandnonbelievers.Allthoseensnaredbythemsufferyamain
thehereafter.Thuspurposeofthefivedemonsistomisleadthebeings.Failingintheir
assignment,eventheyareliableforyama'spunishment,ashisslaves.Theyperformtheirdutyas
bestastheycanundercompulsionofyama.Individualmindisonlyanembodimentofthesefive
demons.Themindoriented,waywardbeingsarethereforeundertheirrule.Sucharethe
'Manmukhs',subjectedtoandensnaredbythefivedemons.Theyareledontothepathofyama
anddriventoregionofyamas.DelvingindualityofworldlinessandforsakingLoveDivine,allsuch
beingsare'Manmukhs'andproceedtoregionofyamas.Withtieduphandsandfeet,thesebeings
areseverelypunishedthere.Theycryoutwailingandlamentinginpain,buttheirshrieksgo
unheardandunresponded.TheDivinelygracedhumanbeingscometoabideinHouseofGuru.
TheretheyachieveobjectiveofGodRealizationundertutelageandsupportoftheGuru.Graced
bytheGuruandinitiatedbyHimwithGurMantar,theybecome'Gurmukhs'.Thus,theycometo
belongtoGuru,ratherthanarudderlessboatlike,underGuru'sguidance.TheybecomeGuru
orientedGurmukhsratherthanmindward'Manmukhs'andabidealwaysbyGuru'steachings.
TheyleadrighteouslivesandpracticeconstantlyGurmatNaam,bestowedbyGuru,tobecome
highlyevolvedDivinedevotees.Theybecome'LiberatedOnes'.ThisTruthisborneoutbythe
followingGurbaniquoteandreaffirmstheearlierquote:

lH Hl3I lHU l03 l8o H l =8l lJ

l3 HH =l 38 J=8l Ul8 e HJlJ
= IHl U8 H0 H8le HHlJ 7
Those,whodevotetoGuruwithalltheirbeing,Neversufferwant.Theyarenotsoughtafterby
yamanordotheysufferhim.O'Nanak!TheGuruorientedareliberatedonesandmergewith
WordDivine.2.
(VarGujriM.3Ang.516)

Those,whosurrendertheiralltoGuruandabidebyGurmatteachingstoremainimmersedin
Naamwithsinglemindeddevotion,neversufferanywant.Theyarefullysatiatedandgratified
withNaamNectar.Yamaseeksthemnotnordotlieysufferhim,liketheillfated'Manmukhs'.
TheseGurmukhsarefullyliberatedbytheRedeemerGurmatNaam.

8l l= JHH uHH == 8lo Jl

3U HJ H3l Il l = oe H3l 8 IJl 9 (9O)
Treadingunknowndesolatepathareheardwailingandshriekingofpain.ThoseenjoyingThyLove,
O'Lord!Journeythroughtheforlornjungleincomfortandpeace.1.(10.)
(VarGujriSalokM.5Ang.520)

Abeing,mindward,hastopassthroughhorribleandunknownpathonwaytoregionofyamas.In
thisforlornanddesolate,fearfulpaththeconfusedalienbeinggetsshiversofterror.Thewailing
shrieksoriginatingfromregionofyamasareheardbythisprisoner,beingledbyyamas.The
punishmentwithheavyrodscanalsobediscernedthatcausesshrieksofpain.Thisfateawaitsall
thosebeingledtoregionofyamas.Noneistheretoprovideanysuccourorsolacetothewailing
sufferers.ThoseenshriningNaamintheirheartsandimbuedwithLoveDivine,travelfearlessly
throughthehorridjungleincomfortandheadstraighttoCourtDivine.

le= H 33=l l lc= le3

eH = e l= H=lJ =l Hl H3
Hu =l lo HH HlI H3
el I l8lo l= =l H3
=l l8 eH lo = Jl H3 7O
PunishedaretheslanderersofDivineDevoteeinstantlywithoutrespite.Lordcanbearnotsuffering
ofHisdevoteeandsendstheoffendingsinnersthroughcyclesoftransmigration.Beingledonpath
ofyamas,theyaredasheddownbythehair.Residinginhellofutterdarkness,theywailinpain.
TrueLordKeepsHisdevoteeincloseembrace,underDivineProtection.20.
(GujriKiVarAng.52324)

Thisisarealpictureofsufferingundergonebyslanderers,ledbyyamasinthehereafter.Whata
depiction!SlanderersofGuruarepushedandpulled,beingdasheddownbythehairontheirway
toregionofyamas.Theyshriekinpain.Wailingandlamentingtheyarefurtherthrowninto
darknessofhells.

ThedisparagingdetractorsthinkofthisTruthfuldepictionofthehereafterasmerefigmentof
imagination.Theirmindisshroudedwithdisbelief.Theirlackoffaithiswithoutlimit.They
disparageTruthrevealedbytheGuruandthusbecomeslanderersofGurbani.Thereisaserious
dangerthattheymaysufferthefateofslanderersofGuru,describedabove.TheWordofGuruis
verilyTheGuru!DefiantsofGurbanishallbelabelledasthoseforsakingtheGuru.Thereisno
distinctionbetweenthoseforsakingtheGuruorHisslanderers.MaytheDivineGuruBestowgood
senseonsuch'Manmukhs'andsavethemfromtheirwaywardnessofmindbyputtingfullFaith
inAbsoluteTruthEternalofGurbani,theRevealedWordDivine!Maytheydesistfromdisparaging
Gurbani!

Jl H H Hl J
Il3 =lJ H HJH oe =c HH = =J 9 JU (9O)
EngageinprofitablerecitationofNaamDivine.ThoushallobtainSalvationandblissfulequipoise
ofmind;endedshallbetheensnarementbyYama.1.Pause.(10.)
(DevGandhariM.5Ang.530)

ThefaithfulGursikhs,whohavedutifullyengagedinNaamrecitationalltheirlivestoearnrich
profit,attainthehonouroftrueliberation.Theyenjoyblissofequipoiseandremaininpeacein
thehereafter.Unknowntothemarecuttheirsnaresofyama.Theytreadnotpathofyama.Yamas
darenotapproachthem.Theyarescaredawayfromadistance.

H = H luol8o Hl lHel8 HH== l o= H 7 ()

DevoteeofDivinedevotetoNaamdevotion,O'mybeing!Thehorridyamanearshimnot.2.(5.)
(BihagraM.4Ang.540)

TheterribleyamadarenotapproachNaamContemplators,butisscaredawayfromafar.He
shiversinfearofthem.ThisDivinedispensationofJusticeisEternalthatDivinedevoteeshave
alwaysbeensalvagedandsavedfromyama.TheseDivinelygraceddevoteesresideinAbode
Divine,singingDivinePraisesandengaginginNaamdevotion.AlltheirdevotionistoOneSupreme
Lord.

HIJ HI3l I3 3H
=ll3 =lJ HoHl 3 eo
HlJ 3 H0 8= H ()
EternallydevoteesDivinesingThyPraises,O'Lord!atThyDoor.ContemplatingonlyOneLord
Supreme.(5.)

I Hel =J l= J HHJ U8
HIJ HI3l I3 3H (7)
BestowingGraceoftheGuru,savethemfromYamainDivineMercy,Thyeternaldevotees.5.(2.)
(VadhansM.1Ang.567)

TheCompassionateGurupraysonbehalfofmortalsofKalyuga,that"O,Lord!Savemortalsof
Kalyugaalsofromtheyamas.InYourDivineMercyincludethemamongDivinedevotees,whoare
blestwiththeEternaldispensation,toremainsingingDivinePraisesatAbodeDivine."

HereisadepictionofDivinelygraceddevotees,thatcanalsoserveasarecipeforaspirants:

l lJ clo ll3 Jlo HlI Jl H olo

HJ e Hlo HH u lo 3J HuHlI lo (9) (9u)
SlackennotevenforamomentinLoveDivineAndgiveupallotherpleasuresandornamentation.
Whereoneissaidtosufferpain,treadingpathofyama,thereoneisridofallfear,abidingin
Sadhsang,Holycompany.(1.)(1.4.)
(AasaM.5ChhantAng.454)

KeepengrossedinLoveDivine,withoutrespite.SlackennotinNaamrecitationevenfora
moment.FalseornamentationshouldbegivenuptoengageinselflessandceaselessNaam
practice.Suchmortalsfacenotpainnortreadpathofyamasinthehereafter.

H H3 Il8e J oH8lo
c3 Hu HI HH l J H8lo (9) (==)
RelaxnotinrecitationofNaamDivine.AbidingbySaintlycompany,onegoesnottoregionof
Yama.(1.)(36.)
(AasaM.5ChantAng.456)

Naamrecitationmustcontinuewithoutaletup!Alertofmindandsinglemindedlyoneshould
engageinceaselesspracticeofNaam.Followingthis,those,whobecomeNaamdevoteesabiding
inholycompany,proceednottoregionofyamas.Thisisacertifiedtestimonial.Allothersare
boundfortheregionofyamasandrepent.Thus,onemustnotslackenevenforamomentin
Naamrecitation.LovingGuruprescribesthefollowingformulaforescapementfromyama:

H Hlo 3 He H0 HHl HlU

o =l 3 Hl =HlJ lJ H= HH= HlU
= H HH HlJ H= H0 H8le l= 8
He Hl0 3 H lH o= H J8
eH l8 lH l=I3l HHl HJl HH=l
=J = Hl H H 3 He H0 HHl 9
O'mymind!DevotealwaystoNaamTrue.Youwillthusensurepeacefullivinghereandyamashall
nearnotinthehereafter.Death,yamaandhissnare,hoveringoverheadshallend,whileengrossed
inloveofWordDivine.Mind,thatisalwaysimbuedwithNaamTrue,isrenderedpureandridof
transmigration.Loveofdualityisdrabblinginillusionandthemindward,Manmukhsareensnared
byYama.SaysNanak,Omymind!DevotealwaystoNaamTrue.1

l8 = = c Jl H 8ul HH=l
= o3l 3 lu J 3 8Jl =H3 l 7 (=)
NoneissavedwithoutNaamWealth;allothersgetenmeshedbyyama.O'Nanak!Allthetreasure
ofNaamWealthiswithin,searchnotoutsideinvain.2.(3.)
(VadhansM.3Ang.569)

MeditationofNaamTrueandimbibingNaamwitheverybreathissuchaconstantpractice,that
makeslifeblissfulhereandleadstoAbodeDivineofeternalblissinthehereafter.Ecstaticisthe
residenceinAbodeDivineoftheGuru.Yamacannotevencomenear.Neitheristhereconstant
fearofdeathnordoesthehorribleyamahoversoverheadineagernesstograb,ifoneimbibes
Naaminmindceaselessly.TheNaamimbuedandenlightenedofmindisnomoresubjectto
transmigrationnorentangledbyyama.Those,bereftofsuchspirituality,uninitiatedinNaam,non
believers,engrossedindualityandloveofworldliness,areruledbyyamaashissubjects.Guru
Nanak,thereforeisbringingthisawarenesstoHisbelovedSikhs,tokeeppracticingNaamwith
eachbreath.Yamasparesnotothers,withoutshelterofNaam.Naamdevotionisnotonlychief
occupationofGursikhs,butgatheringNaamwealthistheonlylifeobjective.Onedoesnothaveto
seekTreasureHouseofNaamoutside,butalliscontainedwithintheGursikhs,thetrueseekers.
TenthNanak,SriGuruGobindSinghJibestowedthisTreasureonTheFiveBelovedOnes,whopass
onthisInexhaustibleTreasuretoalltrueseekersatDoorofTheGuru.

Jl Jl H lHl oluo l3 = e l=
Hl3Il lIo I Jlu el HH== Hl l8e (7) (u)
AllNaamcontemplatorsareridoftheirafflictions.WiththeSwordofKnowledge,bestowedby
Satguru,theHorridYamasareconquered.(2.)(4.)
(VadhansM.4Ang.574)

ThedevoteesofGurmatNaamareridofalltheirafflictions.SatguruhasbestowedSwordof
KnowledgeDivine,Naam,thathelpsthemtoovercomealltheirtribulations.RecitingNaamwith
eachbreathvanishesallpain,sufferingsandsinsofthepast.Cutasunderisalsothenooseof
yamasthatensnaresanddisgracesinthehereafter.Allthosedelvinginritualisticworshipare
subjecttotheyamas.

lU 8 HH lI 3 HH =l 3H 88
= eH He HlI H== 3l Il3 =U l= 8 = (9)
FearlessarethoseengrossedinLoveDivine,andridofterrorofyama.SaysNanak,theLordalways
abidesbyHisdevotee,alwaysdevotedandimbuedwithLoveDivine.3.(1.)
(VadhansM.5ChantAng.577)

TheDivinedevotees,whoremainengrossedinLoveDivineandgetimbuedinNaam,attain
fearlessness.Theyhavenomoreharassmentofyama.SaysGuruNanak,theLordabideswithsuch
devoteesandprotectsthemineverywayatalltimes.Hesavesthemfromyamas.

H l8 8lo luo8lo lHclJ HH = 3H

Il8e Il8o Hu HIl8o 8l oH (=) (=)
Onegetsfulfilleddesiresofmind,meditatingonLordandbanishedisallfearofyama.Abidingin
holycompanyandsingingPraiseDivine,allhopesmaterialize.(3.)(3.)
(VadhansM.5Ang.578)

SingingVirtuesDivineinholySadhsangandcontemplatingNaam,theGurmukhsrealizealltheir
desires.Theirhopesfortheirwellbeingbothhereandhereaftermaterializeandgoneisthefear
ofyama.

Hl3Il lHlo I8l l Hl8

el I =l =l l= oI el lH HHl8 (9)
OneisfullysatiatedwhenSatguruisfound,butoneissatiatednotthroughpretensionsofgarb.
Sufferingpainandbeggingfromdoortodoor,thepretenderispunishedseverelyinthehereafter.
(1.)

l HH= 8l HHl l3 I=l8

= lH 3 H U8 H0 lHU l= l8 7 (u)
Yamaisnottakeninbymerepretension,buttakesthepretenderawayshoweringpunishmentand
disgrace.O'Nanak!RedeemedaretheNaamimbued,engrossedinLoveDivine.2.(4.)
(VadhansKiVarSalokM.3Ang.58687)

HungerforworldlinessisbanishedinthecaseofthoseblessedbySatguru,duetotheirspiritual
meritofpreviousbirths.SuchistheHouseofGuruNanak.ThosebereftofGururealizationorstill
waiting,butengagedinfalseritualsandgarb,areneversatiated.Troubledbytheirhunger,they
gobeggingdoortodoor.Theygetpunishmentdoubly,hereandinthehereafteralso.

HIl J= HlI = =l =l llo U

eIJ HIlo l=H l=H U3 eU (9)
BecomingaYogi,onewandersallover,beggingdoortodoor.Accountinginthehereafter,he
shallhavealottoanswer.(1.)
(MaruVarM.3Ang.1089)

Abeggargoingfromdoortodoorisheldaccountableinthehereafter.Falsepretendersinholy
garbspeciallyattractseverepunishmentofyama,withoutfail.Hetakesthemawaytotheregion
ofyamas,dragginganddisgracing.Thisisthefatethatawaitsthosehidingbehindtheir
pretensions.SavedarethetrueseekersattheDoorofGuru,whogetinitiatedbyTrueSatguruin
GurMantarinaccordancewithGurmat.TheirConstantpracticeofNaamMantargetsthem
imbuedwithLoveDivineandthusengrossedtheyremain.Satgururedeemsthemfromyama.All
typesoffakepretensionsattractseverepunishmentinflictedbyyama.Somefakeholyonesutter
otherthanwhatisintheirminds,glossingovertheirpurposeofdeceitwithexternalandexhibited
holiness.Theseimpiousfalseonesliveontheirdeceitfulearningasreligiouspretenders.Theywin
overignorantmasses,eventhoughtheyarehollowanddevoidofanyspirituality.Theirshowof
sagacioussaintlinesscaneasilyimpressthegulliblemasses.However,mosthorriblefateawaits
theminthehereafter.

ThecunningworldlybeingsofKalyugcheatateverystep.SomeofthesocalledSikhstooputupa
falseshowofpietytowinwiderecognition.Differinginpracticeandprecept,theyleadthelifeof
falsepretenders.Theyshallbegivennoquarterinthehereafterandshallsuffertheirwell
deservedfate!Thus,itismostimportantforeveryrighteousGursikhtohavesamenessofpractice
andpreceptatalltimes.DelvenotinthefallacythatmeregarbofaGursikhcansave.TheGurbani
quote:"DeceptionworksnotwithTheLord",shallalwaysprevail.ThetrueGursikhs,abidingbythe
wisdomofSatguru,neverdreamofpretension!Suchpretentiousdelvingsareundertakenbyfake
ones,discardedbyGuru,theillfated.Hereisanothersimilarquote:

=l HlJ HH He J J=H = =Hl8

Il H U8 HH el8 HHl8
HH= =lH HI 8luo l3H e = =l8
lHl HH =l3 H H=lo IHl e Jl8
= IHl HH H= = lH Hl H0 Jl8 9 ()
HorridistheYamainKalyug,performingunderWillDivineShelteredbytheGuruareSavedand
punishedarethemindoriented.Alltheworldlyareruledbyhorridyama.withoutanysaviour.
ContemplateoftheLord.CreatorofYama!Godorientedonessuffernot.O'Nanak!Yamaserves
thoseGurmukhsimbuedwithNaamDivine.1.(7)
(VadhansKiVarSalokM.3Ang.588)

InKalyugayamaisverysevereandhostile.Yamahasexistedallalongwithrestofthecreation,
throughtheages.HoweverinKalyugayamaismosthorridandharasseslikeademon,yetthe
harassmentisonlyfordefiantnonbelieversofTheDivine.Theperformanceofyamaisunderthe
controlofWillDivine.PunishedarethoseindisharmonywithLord'sWill.SavedareGursikhs,
shelteredbySatguruandabidingbyhisteachings.Thustherighteousonesareredeemed.Yamais
Divinelyordainednottogonearthem.Howeveryama'sruleextendsoveralltheworldlynon
believers.Yamashallcontroltheminthehereafter.Thereisnosaviourofthoseworldlyengrossed
mortals,boundtobeinflictedpunishmentbyyama.Thereisnochanceofredemptionforthose
unshelteredbytheGuru.Gurualonecanmakejourneybearableinthehereafter.Naam
ContemplatorGursikhssuffer,nottheleastfromyama.ServingTheLord,Creatorofyama,Divine
devoteesarecompletelysavedfromyama,whodoesnotevenapproachthem.Thuscomplete
devotionofTheLordCreatorischiefobjectiveoftheGurmukhdevotees.Yama,contrarily,serves
theDivinedevotees.TheexistenceofyamaisrendereddoubtlessbytheaboveGurbaniquote
andverilyestablishedaspartofDivinecreation.

olIol ou 8J =H =H= eH l8 lo
oJe o Il8e HH Hl = l3 o (7)
Blindofignorancedelveinmuchwrongdoingsandsufferdisgraceinduality.
Makingfalsepretensions,theysufferdisgracefulpunishmentsinflictedbyyama.(2.)
(VadhansKiVarM.3Ang.589)

DevoidofKnowledgeDivine,Gurmat,theEssenceofNaam,allareignorant.Theseignorantblind,
delvinginduality,performmanyritualisticworshipsbutallinvain.Thesearemeritlessactsof
fakepietyandonlyenhanceselfprideandconceit.Theyverymuchremainliableandinfactare
inflicteddisgracefulpunishmentbyyama.

lHU HIl H3 8J 3 Jl H3 H3
l3U H l8 eJl HH H o3l e = ()
JustasYogiwithoutSelfrestraintperformsactsofselftortureandfalsepietyinvain,without
gainingvirtueandcontentment.SimilarismortalbeingwithoutNaamDivine,fullofsinsand
punishedbyYama.3.(7.)
(SoratthM.1Ang.597)

Justasuselessisallshowofpietyandselftortureofayogiwithoutthevirtueofselfrestraint,
similaristhehumanbodythatdoesnotenshrineNaam.Suchabodyisfullofsins.Thebeing,that
leavesthisbodydevoidofNaam,shallbepunishedbyyamawithoutanychanceofescapement.

HuHIl3 HlJ Jl H 8lo Il lHlo HH U I () (9O)

OneobtainsNaamNectarianinSadhsangat,CompanyofSaintGuruandthusblessedbyHim,fear
ofyamaisbanished.(5.)(10.)
(SoratthM.1Ang.598)

Scareofyamaharassesallthemortalbeings.Fearlessofyamaarethosealone,whoseek'Amrit'
(Baptism)attheDoorofGuruandseekHisshelter.InitiatedbytheGuruandbestowedwith
GuruMantar'theypracticeNaaminholycongregationsceaselesslyandgetimbuedwithNaam
Divine.ThusevolvedDivinedevoteesonlyfearnotyama,notothers.

I 0l H I
3 HH = HI I (=) (997)
ThosewithmindengrossedinIdevotiontoGuru,Getridoffearofhavingtoproceedwithyama.
(3.)(1.12.)
(SoratthM.1Ang.599)

PracticingNaamCeaselessly,whenonegetsengrossedwithdevotiontoGuru,suchhighlyevolved
devoteesaresavedfromproceedinginthehereafterunderthecontrolofyama.Allothersareled
byyamainthehereafterandnoneissaved.

=l =H lHc e HI =cl HH =l =H
=J = l l= ul H 3 8 l8IH u977=
Allafflictionsandpainaregoneandcutasunderisthenooseofyama.SaysNanak,withGrace
Divine,mindandbodygetflourished.4.12.23.
(SoratthM.5Ang.615)

BestowedwithGraceDivine,duetoconstantpracticeofNaamDivine,whenthedevoteesget
enlightenmentofmindandbodywithLightDivine,thenallmiseryandsorrowsend.Nooseofthe
yama,thathoversovertheheadsofallbeings,iscutasunder.Allotherritualscannotsavefrom
thisnoosethatisputaroundone'sthroatbyyama.

H 8e I Il=e
Jl Jl H oUu Hl e= =c HH =l =u 9 JU (=u)
MyphysicianisLordGuru.HeadministersthePanaceaofNaamDivine,andcutsasundernooseof
yama.1.Pause.(6.34.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.618)

EmissaryofTheLord,designatedbyHimasTheEnlightener,Guru,andinthelikenessofLord,
Himself,istheTrueGuru.SuchaDivinelyappointedGuruDivinealonecanadministerNaam
NectarPanaceatotrueseekers.Nohalfbaked,selfappointedfakeguruisempoweredorfitto
initiateotherswithbaptism.Thosealone,whogotinitiatedandbestowedwithNaamNectar
panaceabyGodLike,GodlyemissaryandDivinelydesignatedGuru,aresavedfromnooseof
yamainthehereafter.BlessedisGodlike,GuruNanakSahibJi!BlessedisGodlikeTenthNanak,
SriGuruGobindSinghJi!WhosetupthetraditionofAmritofEternallifeforalltimestocome!
ThusBaptizedmortalbeingsbecomeimmortalbeings.Theirharassingfearofyama'snooseis
banished.HowelsecouldoneeverdreamofNectarofEternallife,ThePanacea?

=lco HH = =H
H J8l oH
HJ 3J H8l
Jl l8 o= =8l = ()
Lordhascutasundernooseofyama,Fulfilledisthemind'sdesire.IenvisionHimeverywhereand
Thereisnoneotherbesides.3.(5.55.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.622)

WhenceaselesspracticeofNaambestowedbyGuruleadstothestateofhighlyevolved
spirituality,devoteeseesDivineLightallaroundinfact,notjustimagined,everywhereandseeing
GodinallAloneandnothingbesides,thenaboveallthedesireofthespiritualseekerisfulfilled!All
hishungerissatiated.Goneishisfearofthenooseofyama.Thisblessingcomesasanappendage
tothehighstatusofspiritualevolvement.

o Hlo H3 o HHlJ =lU Jc3l 9 (9\u)

TheLordprotectsallHisbeingsandyamasstriketheirworkofexecution.1.(19.47.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.620)

ThebeingshelteredbyLordwithHisGraceDivineandenjoyingHisprotection,aresavedfrom
yama,asiftheyamashaveproceededonstrike.Theygonotnearthesavedonesandcauseno
harassment.Theproblemofyamaiskilledonceforall.Allothers,however,aresubjectedto
punishingrodofyama.

=Il Hl3I l8o

lHl HH = u lHcl8o
Jl Il3 l8 l03 I
Hl Hl=lJ H =I 7 (\\)
BlessedarethefortunateonesshelteredbySatguru.TheyaresavedfromControlofYamasinthe
hereafter.EngrossedinlovingdevotionoftheLord,
BlestisthelifeofhighlyfortunateNaamdevotees.2.(8.58.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.623)

Blessedaretheones,whofindSatguru,TheKingTrue!EnjoyingHistutelageofGursikhi,theyare
savedfrombeingledonpathofyamasinthehereafterwithGraceoftheGuru.TheseGursikh
devoteeshaveremainedengrossedalltheirlivesinlovingNaamdevotiontobecomeimmortal.

l l8 H
HHe3 o= (9) (7u\\)
LordabideswithmeandYamadarenotcomenear.(1.)(24.88.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.630)
RecitingNaamwitheachbreathisakintolivinginGodlyPresenceandsuchdevoteesenjoyDivine
Protection.Thusthescaringmessengeryamadoesnotvisitthem.
CHAPTER12GUARDAROUNDGODLYPIOUS

I = H8e =
0U=l 0UlIe JH
H lH H I
HH Hl8 =l I 9 (u\)
ProtectedbyWordoftheGurufeelprotectedbyguardaround.Yamaisscaredawayfromthose
engrossedinNaamDivine.1.(4.68.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.626)

GurmatNaamWAHEGURU,bestowedbytheGuru,thattheGurmukhdevotees,Godlypious,keep
recitingwitheachbreath,protectsthemineveryway.Itisliketheprotectionofguardmounted
aroundthem,allthetime.ThoseengrossedinNaam,WAHEGURU,areverilybeingguardedby
NaamGuardallthetime.Yamadaresnotnearthemandrunsawayfeelingscared.Suchwondrous
GuardaroundsaintlymeditatorsofNaaminlonelywildernesshasbeenknowntomanyNaam
imbuedGursikhs.AssuredwiththisDivineProtection,thetruedevoteessitcarefreeinNaam
meditationinforlornjunglesandcaves.Theyfearnotinutterdarknessofnightfromanykindof
danger.Evenwhiledepartingfromthisworld,thisProtectiveGuardofspiritualgloryaccompanies
theholybeing.Thus,those,whokeepimbibingNaamWAHEGURU,whiletheirearthlysojournis
endingwithapproachingdeath,departwithGuardDivine.Pooryamakeepsawayatadistancein
holyfear.HereistheGurbaniquotegivenabove,basedonpersonalandtriedexperienceofFifth
Nanak.ThisisaverifiedAbsoluteTruth,thatNaammeditatorsareunderstrictGuardand
ProtectionDivineagainstanydanger.Theyhavenothingatalltofear.SuchistheTruthDivine!

Jl le l =l3 I8lo
8Jl Hl 8lo =
lHH e= l8u3
Jl H l3 Jl H3
HH== l ol8o
H = Hl l8o u\\
SingingPraiseDivinedayandnight,nomoreistheretransmigration.3.
BlessedbytheCreatorLord,suchdevoteesimbibeSectarianNaamDivine.HorridYamanearsthem
not.O,Nanak!BlissfulisProtectionDivine.4.9.59.
(SoratthM.5Ang.624)

EngaginginsingingalldayandnightPraiseDivine,theKirtanSingersareridofthecycleof
transmigration.DeliciousisthetasteofNectarbeyonddescriptionthatkeepsthedevotees
ceaselesslyengrossedandattentiveinGurbaniKirtan.TheytrulyenjoyAmmritNaam,
WAHEGURU,asDivineBlessing.TheGurmukhsthusblestandwrappedwithsheathofNaam
AmmritmergewithDivineandeternalbliss.Thehorridyamanearsthemnotduringtheirjourney
tothehereafter.Thescareandgrabbingbyyamasisonlyfortheworldlymortals,subjectto
transmigration.RepeatedreferencetotheterribleyamainGurbaniunderlinestherealityofhis
existence.Yetifthemindward,nonbelieverschoosetoignorethiswarning,itonlypointstotheir
foolhardyworkingofindiscreetminds.ThereisnomorescopefordoubtinrealityofYama.

H8 Jl Hl Hu =l ol8U eHl3 HI l8Hl

38 = 0l3U l03Hl =cl HH =l =Hl =
AllindiscretionofmindwaslostwhenIcameunderprotectionoftheSaintGuru.O'Nanak!Ithen
starteddwellingontheLordandcutasunderwasthenooseofYamawithHolyremembrance.3.7.
(SoratthM.9Ang.933)

AbidinginHolycompanyoftheSaintGurualonepurifiesthemindandridsoneofmind's
indiscretion.TherethedevoteeisusheredintoDivineWisdom,Gurmatandmagical
transformationtakesplaceunderDivineinfluence.Onegetsimmaculatelypurifiedandalldrossof
themindisremoved.SuchistheinstantaneouseffectofmeetingSaintlyGuru!TheNaam
illuminationrunsthroughthebodylikeelectriccurrentineveryporeofthedevotee.Automatic
becomestheNaamrecitationthatisceaseless,whetherinsleeporawake,sittingorstanding.The
blesseddevoteeisthereandthenridofnooseofyama.BenedictionsoftheNaamJewelfulfillall
themind'sdesiresandallthefearsarebanished.Justasusheringthelightofelectriclampdispels
darkness,similarlythehorridyamarunsawayfromthedevoteesofDivinelyilluminatedminds.

I3 HH HlJ H= = H8l
== H H Hl =lHo H Jl H=l3 8l (7) (9)
YamacanstarenotatDivinedevoteesnordeathscaresthem.NaamDivinealonedwellsintheir
heartsandNaamistheirSaviour.(2.)(1.)
(SoratthM.3Ang.637)

DevoteesoftheHouseofGuruenshrineNaam,WAHEGURU,constantlyandardentlyintheir
hearts.Thisinfactistheirsoleoccupation.ThusYamadarenotevenstareatthemnorarethey
troubledbyfearofdeath.Theyareredeemedwhilestillalive!Theworldlymortalsareofcourse
subjecttotheruleofYama.

H HH ou IJ
0J leH HlU J HH H= 9 JU
O'mymind!Worldlinessislikedwellinginpitchdarkness.Thesnareofyamaisspreadallaround.
1.Pause.
(SoratthKabirAng.654)

Theworldandworldlymortalsarecompletelysurroundedbytheyama'ssnareallaround.Yama
ruleseverywhere,asalltheworldlymortalsarenonbelievingapostatesfallenintodepthsofdark
ignorance.ThereisnoSaviourexcepttheSatguru,yetnonbelieversacceptnottheshelterof
Satguru.Thusworldlyengrossedareboundforselfruination.Suchistheholdofyama'rulethat
ensnaresthemall.Onemustthereforetakecaretoavoidthepitfallsofworldliness.

3 IlJ 3U= I 8l
3 = = H8lo =l
3 oHJ 03lH 0l
3 HlH 8l J Jl 7 ()
Thouhavefettersaroundneckandfeetandthusshackledthouaretakenfromplacetoplacein
disgrace,whileundergoingtransmigrationcycles.Yet,O'poorbeing,thouremembernottheLord,
Saviour.Thouremainensnaredbyyama.2.(5.)
(SoratthKabirJiAng.655)

BhagatKabirJialsoconfirmstherealityofyamaintheaboveGurbaniquote.Alltheworldlybeings
aresubjecttotheruleofyamaandensnarementbyhimwithfettersandshackles.Allkeepgoing
throughcyclesoftransmigrationunderthewatchfuleyeofyama.Yamaiseverreadytograbthe
beings.Yetdelvingindoubtandengrossedinworldliness,theworldlybeingsawakennottotheir
spiritualheritagebutkeepongoingonthetrackofselfruination.Theyremainunawareofthe
needtodwellontheirLord,Creator.

3H H =clJ HH =H
Il3 J3 I= l=eH
DwellingonThee,OLord!Cutasunderisthenooseofyama.Inthylovingdevotion,Ravidasasings
ofThee.5.5.
(RavidasJiAng.659)

BhagatRavidasJihereinstatesthatsnareofyamaawaitsall.TheonlyescapeisDivinemeditation,
nototherwise.ItthereforebehovestoengageardentlyinspiritualityandDivinethought.One
mustdwellonDivineVirtuesandsingpraisesoftheLord,sothatyama'snoosemaybecut.Thatis
whyinthenextGurbaniquoteBhagatRavidasJistatesthathismainoccupationisNaam
meditationanddwellingonDivinethoughts.TherebyRavidasJishallhavenothingtofearfrom
Yama.

l=eH H H H
HlJ HH lHU Jl =H =
RavidasrecitesNaamDivine.ThusYamahasnothingtodowithmeandkeepsaway.3.7.
(SoratthRavidasJiAng.659)

HereisaquotefromGuruNanak:

H HH = l0l3 =lo =cl =c =H

HH eol H =l 0l8o 3 0e 3 u (7)
Delvingindeceit,thedeceitfuldwellnotonLord'sNaam.Boundforyama'splace,thedeparting
onetothehereafterisfilledwithremorse.4.(2.)
(DhanasriM.1(66061)

TheOmniscient,SriGuruNanakSahib,offerscommentonthementalstateofworldlybeings,that
theyarefullofdeceitfulness.Theykeepdelvingindeceitalltheirlives.Theyneverawakentothe
spiritualrealitynoraretheyconsciousoftheimpendinghorrorinthehereafter.

Suddenlytheyfindthemselvesboundforyama'sregioninthehereafter,afterdeath.Whatisthe
useofremorseandfrettingwhenoneisbeingledbytheyamainshackles?Thisisadirect
evidenceofGuruNanakDevJiofcountlessbeingsthusledbytheyamainthehereafter.Thisisto
serveasawarningtotheworldlybeingstoengageindevotiontotheLord,Creator.Withoutthis
SavingGraceonecomesundercontrolofyamaandrepentingtoolateandinvain.Manyengagein
recitingorlisteningtotherecitationofSriGuruGranthSahibbutmostfailtotakecognisanceof
therealityofbeingledinfettersinthehereafter.Theypaynotheedtotheimpliedmeaningand
essenceofGurbani.Repeatedlythereisareferencetoyamaandwarninginstructionstoescape
him,yettheclarioncallismissed.Itisassumedthatthisisallsuperfluous.However,ifonewasto
believefaithfullyinauthenticityofGurbani,isitthenpossiblethatonewouldfailtoengagein
improvinglifeinthehereafterbycomplyingwithGurbaniinstructions?Itisapitythattheworldly
beings,engrossedinworldliness,haveneitherlovingfaithinGurbaninordotheycareforthe
hereafter.TheylackfaithinauthenticityofGurbani.Thatiswhyonecannothelppityingtheir
pendingdisgraceandhumiliation.

Jl = H== H Jl lo lH HlU Jl 80=l

l03 Il3 H llo H cl HH =l 8=l 7 ()
DevoteesofDivinearebelovedonesoftheLordandtheydwellonHiminaccordancewithrevealed
WordDivine.Alltheiraccountingofdeedssettled,theyowenothingtotheyama.2.(6.)
(DhanasriM.4Ang.668)

TheGuruoriented,Gurmukhs,havecontemplatedWAHEGURUNaaminthelightofGurbani,
WordDivine.Theyhavefavourablyacquittedthemselvesinaccountingforpersonaldeedsand
owenothingtotheyama.ThisGurbaniquotenotonlyestablishesrealityofyamabutalsothe
existenceofrecordkeeperChittarGupt.ThesubjectofChittarGuptwillreceivespecialmention
later.

I lu le l3l =lHo 3 e H U I
8l l3 =H3 oI0 H lH I I 7
l03 ol03 H0 oH0 HI HJ u=
JUH I lHc l= 3 HH 3 8 l88= =
I =l cJ I =l H= I =l olIo l
=J = lHl HH 3 =U l3H I = =8l uu
TheLordofalltreasuresofvirtuescomestoabidewithinandbanishedarealldoubtsand
afflictionsofdevotees.Attainedistheunattainablecommodityandmindisengrossedinloveof
NaamDivine.2.
Theyhavenomorecaretoworryaboutnorathoughttobotherandridaretheyofallgriefgreed
andattachment.ThemaladyofselfconceitiscompletelycuredwithGraceDivineandtheyhave
becomefearlessofyama.3.
ThefocusisnowtorenderservicetotheGuruandGuru'scommandsarereceivedwitheagerness
andlove.SaysNanak,IamsacrificeuntotheGuru,whohassavedfromthehorridyama.4.4.
(DhanasriM.5Ang.671)

TheGurmukhs,whoengageinceaselessNaammeditationsomuchsothatLordcomestoabidein
theirhearts,areridoftransmigration,fearanddoubtcompletely.Thisbecamefeasibleonlyafter
theyobtainedGurmatNaam,themostpreciousandunattainablecommodity,fromtheGuru.
TheiruntiringdevotionandpracticeofNaamledtotheGraceDivineanddwellingofNaamwithin
intheformofDivineLight,mostblissful.Suchdevoteesgetridofallworriesandbothering
thoughts.Alltheirgrief,greedandattachmentsareendedandsoalsoalltracesofegoandself
conceit.TheyfearYamanomore.ThesechosenandgracedGursikhseagerlylookforwardto
commandsoftheGuruandabidebytheseincompletesurrendertotheGuru.Theyareredeemed
andsavedfromYamabytheSatguru.GuruNanakstatesthatoneshouldofferhimselfinsacrifice
totheredeemerGuru.ThisquoterevealsthatoneofthehighobjectivesoftheGuruistoredeem
thebeingsfromyama.TwicereferenceismadetoyamainthisGurbani.Couldthisbesuperfluous
andinvain?Never!Infact,itstressesexistenceofyama.

HI 3lo Hu HI
lU H HJ Jl I =
u e l= =
HH He o= u (9)
CrossedisthehorridoceanwithGraceofSaintGuru.ContemplateNaamfearlessinloving
devotionofDivine.3.
Savedisonefrompastsins,greedandafflictions.ThehorridYamagoesnotNearhim.4.(1.55.)
(DhanasriM.5Ang.684)

ThebelovedGursikhs,whomeditateonFearlessNaam,WAHEGURU,inspiritualgloryandabidein
holycompany,crossthehorridworldlyocean.Theirpastsinsoflustandgreedaredestroyed.All
theirafflictionsandshortcomingsarcbanishedandtheyarerenderedimmaculatelypure.The
yamanearsthemnotinthehereafter.

H HlI Hu l8= ou HH H e H8
ul =H llo H0 lHlo =cl HH =l =H8
H cl I HH lu Hl o=lo
l8=l3 = ul l= He Jl I I=lo 9 (9)
MeditatingontheSupremeLordinSaintlycompany,oneisridoftransmigrationcycles.Divinely
destinedgetsinitiatedinNaamTrueandcutasunderisnooseofyamaBanishedareallfearsand
doubtsandoneisredeemed,savedfromthepathofyamainthehereafter.SaysNanak,grantthe
boon.O'Lord!thatImayeversingThyVirtues.1.(1.)
(DhanasriChhantM.5Ang.691)

TheonesDivinelydestined,alonegetinitiatedbySatguruinTrueBaptismandreceivePriceless
GurMantar.TheythenproceedtodevotetoGodlyWorshipinholycompanywholeheartedly
throughthought,wordanddeed.Ridaretheyoftransmigrationcyclesandneverledonpathof
Yamasinthehereafter.TheyaretaughtbyGuruNanaktoprayalwaystotheLordfortheboonof
singingPraiseDivine.TheyaresomuchinlovetosingDivineVirtues,thattheyarealways
engrossedinittirelessly.Theycannotleavethisspiritualnourishment.Astheyrisemoreandmore
spiritually,theydevotestillmoreardentlytosingingDivineVirtues.Theyprogressalongthe
Spiritualhighwaythatyamasfeartotread.

=l l= cJ Jl l8U 3U HlH l Hl lI 9 (9)

WithGraceDivineIengagedinServiceoftheLordandtheYamastoppedpursuingme.1.(1.5.)
(JaitsriM.5Ang.701)

TheserviceofNaamdevotionisbestowedwithGraceDivine.Thosewhoarethusengagedare
pursuednotbyyamainthehereafter.Heleavesthedevoteealoneonceforall.

H HlJ Hl3I luo u

lelU lIo H3 Jl H HlU Hl8o = 9 JU
= H o HJ HH c= HHlJ
ol8U e J H =l3 IlJU 0 oH 9 (7)
KeepingSatguruinmind,IpracticedMantarofNaamDivine,theEssenceofDivineknowledge.
LordinHisMercybestowedthisboon.1.Pause.
Thusengaged,Iwasridofworldlysnare,deathtrapandfearofyama.Ihavecomeunderthe
shelterofcompassionateLord,Dissipaterofpain,holdingontosupportofHolyFeet.1.(2.6.)
(JaitsriM.5Ang.701)

SatgurubenevolentlyinitiatedthedevoteesandbestowedtheessenceofknowledgeDivine,
GurmatNaam,GurMantar.CeaselesspracticeofGurMantarimbibedNaamintheheartforever.
WordbecameGuruandindividualconsciousnessanardentfolloweroftheWordrecitation.The
snaresofworldlinessdisappeared.TrapofdeathandfearofYamawerenomore.Thishighstateis
reachedaftercomingundertheprotectionofmostcompassionate,Dispellerofallpain,
WAHEGURUandholdingontotheSupportofHolyFeet.

=lc l8= l8HlJ Jl H= lJ0 Il=e uH

I=3 I3 =U U l= Jl oe e=3 HH 9 (\9=)
CountlesshindrancesdisappearwhileservingDivineandonecomestoabideinEternalAbode
Divine.DevoteeoftheLordhasnothingtofearandeventerribleyamabecomesrespectful.1.
(9.13.)
(JaitsriM.5Ang.702)

GodlydevotionbestowsresidenceinAbodeDivineeternally.Allobstaclesdisappearfrompathof
thedevotee.Hehasnothingtofearinthehereafterandeventhehorridyamashowsrespectfrom
adistanceandkeepsawayinholyfear.

Jl H l J l3 Hl
HH = 3H l8U U o3l Hl IJl l= llu 3l 9 JU (7)
O'Lord!Savemyhonour.FearingYamainmyheart,IhavesoughtThyShelter,O'Compassionate
One!1.Pause.(2.)
(JaitsriM.9Ang.703)

TheNinthNanak,inordertosaveworldlymortalsfromsnareofYamaandscorchingworldliness,
praystotheLordthus,"O'Lord!Savethehonouroftheworldlymortals,engrossedinselfconceit
andattachmentofworldliness.DispeltheirfearofYamafromtheirhearts.Theyhavecometo
seekThyShelter.O'CompassionateWAHEGURU!TheyrelyonThySupport."Satguru,theTrue
King,feltmovedbythepitiablefateawaitingthemortalstoserveasmorselofyama.Tosavefrom
yamaandtoeradicatehisfeartheCompassionateSatguruhasensuedthisprayer.AllPowerful
andAllKnowingSatgurucanenvisionall,present,pastandfutureandthusknowswhatliesahead
fortheworldlymortals.HisWords,therefore,bearthestampoffullauthenticityandprovethe
realityofyama.ToignorethisDivineTruthissheermadness.Theonlyprotectionagainstthis
impendingperilistoseekDivineProtectionandprayertotheLord.

= H HH HlJ H= H0 = u ulcU
3 03 l= lc3 Jl H 3 u lcU 9 (99)
EstablishedisthepathoftruthinthehereafterforDivinedevoteesthatisbereftofdeathTrapand
horridyama.Establishedisthepathoftruthin.SuchistheinexhaustibleNaamWealthearnedby
devoteesthatneveristhereashortagewhilefreelyspendingtoliveinluxury.1.(6.11.)
(TodiM.5Ang.714)

Thedevotees,whoearnthewealthofNaamJewel,havethestraightHighwayofTruthlaidfor
themselvesinthehereafter.Theyareundisturbedbydeath,snareorYama.Inexhaustibleistheir
Naamwealth,howevermuchtheymayspendoutofit.

Hl 3lo Hl 8llo 8lo

Jl Jl =e 0l3U HlH =l 08lo 9= (7)
Indulgenceinfashionableandintoxicatingchewingofbetelleafandsmoking,butforsakingGod
remembrance.Suchmortalsaregrabbedandledawaybyyamainthehereafter.13.(2.)
(TilangM.4Ang.726)

ForsakingNaamandindulginginharmfulenjoymentlikechewingbetelleafandsmoking,the
mortalsaregrabbedbyyamainthehereafter.Thehabitformingindulgencekeepsoneawayfrom
Spiritualpath.Naamrecitationdoesnotoccurtothem.Theyareboundtosuffertheirown
wrongdoings.ThisGurbaniquotealsowarnstheGursikhtorefrainfromsimilarindulgencein
chewingbetelleaforsmoking.TheSikhtenetsforbidthisstrictlyandconsideritoneofthesins
thatleadtoapostasy.

lH Jl H Jl 0l3o lJe Ul u
l3 HH l o=8l IlH I lo 9u (7)
KeepingNaamDivinewithlovingdevotioninone'sheart,Oneissavedfromyama,O'Gursikh
belovedofGuru.14.(2.)
(TilangM.4Ang.726)

TheGursikhs,whoimbibetheGurmatNaamintheirheartsanddwellonitarenearednotby
yama.

Jl u =U U0= l o=8l HH HI3l I8l u (=9O)

WealthofNaamDivineisrobbednotnorthetollcollectingyamacantaxit.4.(3.10.)
(SuhiM.4Ang.734)

SuchisthewealthofNaamthatitcannotbestolenorrobbedfromadevoteeinthislifenorcan
thetollcollectorYamataxitinhereafter.

=lc oul H3HlI Uu HH 3 = l o=

HH HH = l8lo J= l3 Jl lHU ol lH= 7 (u9)
CountlesssinnersareredeemedinholycompanyofSaintsandYamagoesnotnearthem.The
separatedonefromDivineSourcesincemanybirthsisreunitedwithLord.2.(4.51.)
(SuhiM.5Ang.748)

CountlesssinnershavebeenredeemedwiththesupportofSaintlycompanyofGuru'sHouse.
Yamadaresnotapproachthem.Separatedsincemanybirths,themortalisreunitedwithDivine
Source,WAHEGURU,withgraceoftheholySaints.

H H l8 3 H3 = H3 3
3 H== =U U l= Jl HH Jl o= 9 JU (9O)
OmyLord!ThoubelongtoholySaintsandtheybelongtoThee.Thydevoteehasnothingtofear
andYamanearshimnot.1.Pause.(10.57.)
(SuhiM.5Ang.749)

SaintlydevoteesoftheLord,whodwellonNaam,arenearednotbyYama.Theyfearnothing,as
NaamcontemplatingSaintsbelongtoWAHEGURUandWAHEGURUbelongstothem.Howcan
yamaeverdaretoapproachthem?

8=l = 38lo lHl H He HlU

HI e= =l 8l0 HlU () (97)
TheonewitharrearsofwrongdoingsissoughtandhitontheheadbyYama,theterrible.Ledtothe
CourtofDharamrai,oneiscalledtoaccountfortherecordedmisdeeds.(5.)(1.2.)
(SuhiM.1Ang.751)

Allmortalsareaccountablefortheirdeedsinthehereafter,whofallinarrearsofmisdeeds.The
guiltyonereceivesblowstotheheadfromhorridyamaandisledintothepresenceofDharamrai
indisgrace.Dharamraicallshimtoaccountforthemisdeedsandhehastosufferindefault.

l8 H8e l3o H HJl HH=l HlU (97)

BereftofWordDivineandholy)fear,allaresubjecttotheruleofYamaandhisshadowofdeath.
7.(1.2.)
(SuhiM.1Ang.751)

DivineloveandholyfearleadtotruedevotionofGuru'sWord.Thusimbueddevoteesaresaved,
whileallothermortalsareunderthecontrolofyamaandsufferhispunishment.Naamistheonly
SaviouroftheNaamimbueddevotees.

l= = el U8l Jl 3 HH = ol
= H0 =lo8l 8 lHH Jl l= ul \7
ThereisnoshelterwithoutNaamandyamadisgracestheunshelteredones.O'Nanak!TheDivinely
gracedaretrulyglorified.8.2.
(SuhiM.3Ang.754)

Those,whocontemplatenotNaamarewithoutashelterintheCourtDivine.Theyaredisgraced
andpunishedbyyama.Theones,underGraceDivine,abidebySatguru'scommands.Theyseek
BaptismfromtheGuruandengageinNaamdevotionalltheirlives.Theyreceivehonouratthe
DooroftheLord.

elo =l eH3l HH el Hl
HH l 8u HlolJ = Jl 7
Themindorientedgetscorchedtodeathinworldlyrelationships.Theyarepunishedattheplaceof
Yama,havinglosttheopportunityofhumanlifeinvain,withoutDivineremembrance.2.

Hl8 =l =l H0lo 0 0leo l

l= = l 0Hl H Hl HH=l 7 (9=)
Theworldlywealthofgoldandsilverisgatheredbyfoul,sinfulmeansandaccompaniesnottothe
hereafter.NothingexceptNaamwealthenduresandthebeingsgetensnaredbyyama.27.(1.3.)
(SuhiM.3Ang.75556)

Themindward,worldlymortals,nonbelievers,remainengrossedinworldlinesstilldeathanddie
inworldlyattachment.Theirinsatiabledesiresneverendandinsteadthefireofdesiresbecomes
moreandmorefierce.SaysGurbani,"WorldlinessisfireandBlissfullycoolisNaamDivine."To
escapescorchingofthefireofworldliness,Naamistheonlycoolingpanacea.WithoutNaamand
itscoolnessthemortalsdieascorchingdeathofworldliness.Inthehereafteragaintheyaretied
downtobepunishedatYamas'place.Theretheyrepentalotforhavingwastedtheopportunityof
humanlifeinvain,withoutNaamdevotion.Howeveritistoolate!TheDivinegiftofhumanlifeis
lostonceforall.Themortalsaccumulatewealthofgold,silver,etc.,bysinfulmeans,yetnothing
endures.Whenitistimetodepartforthehereafter,allwealthisleftbehind.OnlyNaam
Commoditycangowiththedead.WithoutNaamwealththebeingwillbesubjecttotheruleof
yama,receivedisgracefulpunishmentsandrepentalot.

ou u I3 Hc
HuHlI HHe3 c 7
Hl= o el8o
= I =clo HH H = (97)
O'LordofthehelplessbeingsandDissipateroffearofThydevotees!ThehorridYamaismetnotby
thoseabidingincompanyofThySaints.2.O'Unique,CompassionateOneandSupportofalllife!
SingingThyPraise,cutasunderisthesnareofYama.3.(1.2.)
(SuhiM.5Ang.760)

Lord,WAHEGURU,looksafterthehelplessanddesolatebeings.Those,whohavenoneelsetolook
afteraretakencareofbytheLord.Those,whosurrendercompletelytoHiminthought,wordand
deedandseekshelterDivinealone,areparticularlylookedafterbyDivineFather.Hebanishesall
fearsofsuchdevotees.SingingVirtuesDivineinholyCompanyoftheGuru'sHouse,Yamanears
notinthehereafter.Those,whosingoftheLordofhaplessandDispellerofthefearsofHis
devotees,underthesolicitationofholycompanyofGuru'sHouse,arefullysavedfromYamainthe
hereafter.Lord'sCompassionisunparalleled.HeistheverylifesupportofHisdevotees.Singing
VirtuesofSuchLord,onegetsinducedwithHisVirtuesandallafflictionsarebanished.

l8J HI e3 HH l 8l H
o3 JUH HH3 =H =u 038l H
o3l 038l ul8 8l l8u HH I=l8o
HH HlI e = 0c = ol3 Il8o 3l8o
l8 = = 8l Jl 3 =c8 H3 8l
= Hl8o HJ H oI Hlu H8l = (9u)
O'Lord!Thehorridworldlyoceaniscrossednotbythemindoriented.Theyarefilledinsidewith
selfconceit,attachment,lust,angerandcunningdeceitfulness.Cunningnessofheartmakesone
rootlessandwastegoeshumanlife.BeingledalongpathofYamaonesuffershumiliationandpain
ofpunishmentthusdepartingwithremorseintheend.ExceptNaamDivinethereisnofriendinthe
hereafternotevenason,brotherorone'sclosefamily.O'Nanak!Themanifoldworldly
attachmentsendurenotinthehereafterandalltheseendwithdeath.3.(1.4.)
(RagSuhiChhantM.4Ang.775)

Toferryacrosstheworldlyoceanisindeedverydifficult.Anonbelievingmindwordbeing,
withoutguidanceoftheGuru,cannevercrossthisturbulentocean.Heishinderedbyhisself
conceit,lust,angerandcunningnessofmind.Hiscunningdeceitfulnessishisworstobstacle.Allhis
lifegoesmerewaste.AfterdeathhesufferslotofpainalongthepathofYama,inflictedbyheavy
punishment.Heisfullofremorsewhiledepartingfromtheworldandyetmoresointhehereafter,
whereheisfriendless.Noneoftheclosefamilyofsons,wife,brothersandotherrelativesareof
anyhelp.NaamistheonlySaviourinthehereafter,thathehadforsakenallhislife.Theonesfor
whosesakeheindulgedinsinfullife,forsakingNaam,endurenotnorthegatheredwealthisofany
useinthehereafter.Hehadbeensayingarrogantly,"Ah!Whoeverhasseenthehereafter?"
Findingtheworldlinesspleasurablehegetsstuckontoitlikethepoorflythatdiesinjaggarywith
greataffliction.HadheanyfearofthehereafterandtheimpendingsnareofYama,hewouldhave
restrainedfromsinningandinsteaddevotedtoNaamtofacilitatehisjourneytothehereafter.His
miseryiscausedbyhisarrogantneglectofspiritualityandignorance.ThosegracedbyTheLord
CreatorandGurudevelopholyfearofhereafterandrefrainfromruthlessindulgenceinsinfullife.
Theyarcsavedfromgettingenmeshedinworldlinessanditsmisery.Thespirituallyconsciouspray
thusinhumility:

=l l= H l3H HoHl 3 elJ eH 3 H

lHJ= eJ H lo H Jl ou H H
Jl ou HH u Hu e l=o =8l
Hl ul HJlol HoHl H3 e 33 H8l (9)
Bestowthisboononme,O'Lord,thatImaybeholdThee.Givemeahundredthousandtongues,so
thatIkeeprecitingThyNaamceaselessly.KeepingTheeinmind,Ishallfacilitatemyjourneyinthe
hereafter,andrenderIfreeofpain.O'AllPrevalentLord,IfindTheeeverywhereIlook.(1.)

=lc = elHlJ l3H Jl I HlolJ ol8Hl H

Hl Hl l8J H lH J= =clo = =l =Hl H
=clo HH =Hl lHHl ol8Hl HI HI HlIo
Jl Jl H Hlo le 3l I HJlH luo (7) (=)
DearLord!Grantmecountlessears,soastolistentoVirtuesofEternalDivineallthetime.This
listeningcontinuouslyshallpurifymymindimmaculatelyandthusridmeofthesnareofdeathin
theformoftransmigration.Cut)asunderisthenooseofyamabycontemplatingLordEternaland
attainedisblissDivineandEssenceofspiritualknowledge.RemaininginthoughtofDivinedayand
nightushersoneintothehighestspiritualStateofEquipoiseandmergingwithLord.(2.)(3.6.)
(SuhiChhantM.5Ang.78081)

TheAllknowingandAllEnvisioningSatguru,FifthNanak,hasprayedfortheworldlymortalsto
saveandredeemthem.HehasardentlysolicitedforliberationofmortalsofDarkAgethus:

O'LordWAHEGURU,myTrue,DearFather!BestowtheboonthatIshallbeholdforeverThee,so
astorefrainfromwrongdoinginThyPresence.Grantme,MyBeloved,countlesstonguesthatI
mayeverreciteThyNaamallmylife.ThusalonecanIimprovemylifeinthehereafterand
facilitatejourneytothehereafter,makingitpainless.ThislovingdevotionshallbestowSpiritual
blissandThyvisioneverywhereinwater,landandsky.MayIseeYouAlone,everywherethatI
maylook!ArdentdevotionofthiskinddoesleadtosuchaState.O'myBelovedLord!Blessme
withcountlessears,sothatIeverkeeplisteningtoThyEternalVirtues.Thisshallrendermyfilthy
mindimmaculatelypure.AlsocutasunderisthenooseofYama.Naamdevotionthusistheonly
SaviourfromnooseoftheYamaandbestowsEssenceofKnowledgeDivine.EraofDivineblissis
usheredinenjoyingspiritualenlightenment,beholdingvisionoftheLordallthetime,thedevotee
iseverengrossedinNaamcontemplation.Herisesabovethethreequalitiesoflifetoenjoythe
higheststateofSpiritualEquipoise.ItishereinthisstatethatthecontemplatedLord,andthe
Contemplatorgetmerged.HereisyetanotherQuotetodescribethishighstate:

= He Jc HJ lHH l=l0 H l=Hl H

H3 I3 Jl H oulJ =clo HH =l =Hl H
=cl HH =Hl l ol8Hl Jl Jl H luo8
HI HHIl J8l H l8 = 8 (7) (\)
WhereNaamabides,pleasingisthatresidence,placeofworshipandthemarketplace.Saintly
devoteesContemplateNaamDivineandareridofyama'ssnare.EternalLordHimselfcutsnooseof
theyamaofthosecontemplatingDivineNaam.Allprovisionsaremadeandalldesiresofdevotees
fullysatisfied.(2.)(6.9.)
(SuhiM.5Ang.783)

WherevertheSaintlydevoteesofGuru'sHouseabide,contemplatingNaamDivine,their
residence,placeofworshipandnearbymarketplacesappearpleasingandbeautiful.Notonly
bodyandinnerbeingofsuchdevoteesarecharmingbutalsoeverythingassociatedwiththem
becomespleasant.Theirresidences,neighbourhood,allarebeautiful.Severedistheirnooseof
yamainthehereafter.GurbanirepeatstoreaffirmthatnooseofYamaisdefinitelycut.Thevery
efficacyofNaamDivinecutsthenoose.TheLordHimselfensuresthis.ContemplatorsofNaam
witheachbreathgetalltheirmind'sdesiresfulfilledautomatically.Theyenjoybothphysicaland
spiritualblissandnothingislefttowant.

ForsakingNaamofsuchgloryandefficacy,thefoolishmindoriented,nonbelieversdenyingGuru,
remainengrossedinthefalseattachmentoffamilyandworldliness.Theygainnothingexceptself
conceitandbloatedego.Notonlytheyhavenorealassetinthislife,butalsodepartempty
handedremorsefully.Theyleaveallwealthandlovedonesbehindanddiewithfalseselfego.The
impendingperilsofdeathandyamadonotoccurtothem.Delvingindualityofworldliness,they
thinknotaboutimprovingtheirlifeinhereafterandremainoblivioustothis.Infacttheydenythe
veryexistenceofhereaftertoremainengrossedinworldlyenjoyment.Theythinktheworldand
worldlinessastheendofall.Deceivedbytheirwrongnotiontheychoosetoignorethehereafter.
Suchistheoverpoweringinfluenceofworldlincss,thatitshutsoutthesoobviousdeathandcare
aboutthehereafter.Thelostopportunityofhumanlifeislostonceforall!Whenyamagrabsthe
beinganddragsalongunderharshcontrol,oneawakenstotherealityandfilledwithrepentance,
buttoolate.Oneisutterlyhelplessnow.Hehasonlytoreapthefruitofhismisdeedsthatareall
recorded.

HJ = =c8 J HH HIu 3
JUH H =l H8 l= Hlu l3
lH Ul HH= H8l eH lH3
l=l = Jlu o=8l HH=l =lH l=3
HJ ul ll l8U H =H =lH3
Falseisthefamilyattachmentthatengrossthefoolishmindward.Delvinginselfconceitofego,
onedepartsfromtheworldemptyhanded.Deludedbyworldlinessoneremainsunawareofthe
impendingdeathandthehorridyama.OnceYamatakescontrol,thenlostistheopportunityof
humanlifethatcouldsavefromyama.OnecannotescapetheDivinelydestinedfate.5.
(VarSuhiKiAng.787)

Generallypeopledonotbelievethis,particularlythoseundertheinfluenceofWesterneducation,
andtreatthisasfigmentofimagination.However,thisistherevealedTruthofGurmat,that
YamasvisitthedyingasCouriersofdeath.HereisanotherevidencefromSriKabirSahib:

oH lH e
o8 =l e3 HH
l=o 3 lco =J I=l8o
0J lH38 el8l 8l8o 9
0 eJ el=l 8l8o
Jl =H eIJ = ol8o 9 JU (=)
Onemustaccountforpastdeeds,whenthepowerfulcouriersofdeathcometotakeawaythe
dead.Allthedebitandcreditistakenintoaccount,whenoneisusheredintheCourtofDharamrai.
1.
Nodelayisbrookedoncedeathcommandisissued.SuchistheimplicitDivineCommand.1.Pause.
(3.)
(SuhiKabirJiAng.792)

WhentheworldlysojournandopportunityforperformingdeedsendswithDivinesanction,then
couriersofdeathvisitthedying.TheyarepowerfulandseveretocarryouttheimplicitDivine
Commandfortakingthebeingtohereafterwithoutanydelay.Theirpurposeistopresentonein
theCourtofDharamraiforaccountingofpastdeedsattheearliest.TheDivineJusticeproceeds
withpreciseregularityandisunbrooked.TheabovequotesuggeststhatKabirJienvisioneda
dyingsceneandgaveexactexpressiontotheevents.TheShabadhardlyneedsanyelaboration.
ThemaininferenceisthatthedeadproceedtotheCourtofDharamraiunderthecontrolofthe
deathcourier,Yama.Thoughignored,suchistheabsoluteTruth,evenifharsh.

SimilaristheevidencerenderedbyBhagatRavidasJi,thatthedeadhavetotreadalongthe
difficultpathofyama.Forlornisthejourneywithoutasolaceofcompanionorfriend.Oneisleftto
hisownresources,allalone.

H3 = u eJ
HlI Hul I= l8= 7 (9)
Narrowestpathtothehereafterisdifficult.Thereisnofriendlycompany,butforlornisthejourney.
2.(1.)
(SuhiRavidasJiAng.793)

'Pursalat'isthenarrowestpathtothehereafter,equaltothethicknessofhairovertheblazingfire
ofhell.Amortalmustcrossthisdifficultpathafterasinfullife,devoidofGodcontemplation.

Hl= H = HHHl =
8Jl H HH 7 (u)
ApersonenjoyingSpiritualequipoise,whovisionslifeanddeathalike,issubjectnottodeathagain
norcontrolofyama.2.(6.4.)
(BilawalM.3Ang.798)

IfGodoriented,Gurmukh,attainsliberationthroughintenseNaamdevotion,hevisionslifeand
deathalike.Heisthennomoresubjecttodeathnoryamaapproacheshim.

oe H luol8U 3H ole oe oe
uH l8 =l =l 0=8l Hl 0= HH = e 9 ()
ContemplatingthesourceofBliss,LordSupreme,thedevoteelivesinperpetualbliss.Suchaoneis
notaccountabletoDharamraiandridofallFearofyama.1.(6.)
(BilawalM.4Ang.800)

TheGurmukhdevotees,whodwellonSourceofAllBliss,SupremeLord,enjoypermanentblissall
theirlives.TheydonotformsubjectsofDharamraiandareridofallsnaresofyama.
l0l3 o= 3 =Hl l
Jl H== Jl HH l
H8 e Jl lHH3 H
H = HlI He 8H 7 (=)
WithLordabidinginmind,howcanonesufferatall?Divinedevoteessuffernotyama.All
afflictionsarebanishedwithGodlycontemplation,whenLordcomestoabidewithin.2.(3.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.802)

ContemplatingWAHEGURU,Naam,oneisridofallpain,astheLordcomestoabidewithin.Living
inGodlyPresence,oneexperiencesneitherdifficultynorcanyamaeverbotherhim.

=Il H =UlolJ lo H3HIl3 lH =H

olH3 H oulo lH H J= IH
HH H e =clo lo 0= HH =l =
l3 l3 eH = H o = (9u)
Considerthose,blessed,O'dear,whoabideinholycompany.ContemplatingNaamNectarian,
Immaculate,mindisenlightened.Banishedisthepainofrepeatedbirthsanddeathsandone
ceasestobesubjecttoyama.OnlyblessedwithvisionDivine,arebelovedoftheLord.3.(1.4.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.802)

Onlythosearethechosen,blessedfew,whocometoabideinholycongregationoftheGuru's
permanently.TheretheyremainindevotionofGurmatNaamNectarian.Theirinnerbeingis
engulfedwithDivineLight.Transmigrationisendedforthem.Theyarenomoresubjecttoyama.
Therareinnerenlightenmentisreservedforthoseblessedones,whoarebelovedofthe
EnlightenerLord.TheyhavesurrenderedtheiralltotheLord.

H Il8e H l HH
H8 HH ol8 H= H 38 3 l8lH Hl8 8J 9 JU (999)
RemaininprayertotheLord,leavingasideallentanglements.O'fool!Whenyamacomestotake
awaylife,thenyourbodyshallbedestroyedandbecomeweird.1.Pause.(11.16.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.805)

WhatawarningnotebytheCompassionateTrueGuru,thatonemustengageinprayertothe
Divineallthetime,leavingasideotherentanglements.O'foolishmortalbeing,withoutthisyou
shallsufferuntoldmisery.Whiledying,yamashallcometoinflictseverepunishment.The
punishmentshallcontinueevenafterdeaththatwouldgiveyouaweirdlook.WithoutNaam
contemplation,oneisboundtosufferthis,evenifhekeepsdenyingexistenceofyama.

=J = HlJ H H
3 = l=lc o= HH u9=9\
SaysNanak,Yamaapproachesnotthedevotees,contemplatorsofNaam.4.13.18.
(BilawalM.5Ang.806)

Those,whodwellonNaam,yamagoesnotnearthem.

HH3 HJ uJ Hle H3 8ul 8luo ol3 l8=

le le lH3 l8= =3 oUu =Jl =u HH = H 9 (u77)
Engrossedinworldlyattachmentanddelvingindeceitfulness,oneishorriblyensnared.Lifeispined
awaywitheverypassingdayinevildoingandoneiscaughtinsnareoftheyama.1.(4.22.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.806)

Egotismandworldlyattachmenthavesuchastrongholdonmortals,thattheydelvein
deceitfulnessundertheirinfluence.Theensnarementissocomplete,thatone'sentirelifeisspent
inevildoing.Theawarenessofhereafterneverdawnsonhim.Thuswithpassingday,entirelifeis
wastedaway.Ondeathsuchaoneiscaughtbythenooseofyamaandsufferspunishment.Guru
Sahibhasgivensomuchadvicetothemortalsengrossedinsinning.Hehastriedthroughvarious
illustrationsandwarningstosavemortalsfromnooseofyama.Itisapitythatblindofignorance
remainunaffected.Likeblowingintoabamboo,allDivineteachingshavegoneinvain.Neverdo
thenonbelieverswakeuptoGodlydevotion!

HuHlI Hlo I
I I=3 3c HH H 9 (7u)
ContemplatingLordinholycompanyofsaints,nooseofyamaiscut,whilesingingDivineVirtues.1.
(6.24.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.807)

AbidinginholycongregationoftheGuru'sHouse,oneshouldengageinGodlydevotion.Lotof
Spiritualgainisthusmade.SingingofDivineVirtuesalsoshouldbeinholyCompany.Thishelpsto
freeonefromsnareofyamasurely.

TheGuru,KingTrue,stressessomuchonexistenceofyama,thatheteachestheGursikhs,
treadingspiritualpath,toincludeintheirprayertotheLordforseveringnooseofYama.

H J HJ 3 =cJ HH H = (99u9)
O'Lord!Savemefromillusion,fearandworldlyattachment.Cutalsomynooseofyama.3.(11.41.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.811)

O'Lord,DeathlessBeing!Cutmywebofillusionandsavemefromnooseofworldlyattachment.
LetnooseofyamabecutforeverwithThyGrace!MayIberidoffearofyamainthehereafter.
SlanderersaresurelygoingtoformmorselforYama.

=l l= l ol o eH l l8
le= le =l 0 HH=l IHl8 9 JU
LordwithHisGraceSavesHisdevotees.Howeverslanderersareselfdestroyedbyslanderingand
formfoodforYama.1.Pause.
(BilawalM.5Ang.815)

TheBenevolentLord,inHisMercyprotectsHisdevoteesineveryway.However,theslanderers
sufferselfinflictedruination.Theyformfoodfordeathintheformofyama.Suchistheefficacyof
Divinesinging,Kirtan,thatthosesingingDivineVirtuesareabletoscareawayyamafroma
distance.

Hl 3l oulo lHl Hu HHI

U03 I I HH e 3 HH I 9 (u\)
ContemplateLordinholycompanywithsinglemindeddevotionofbodyandmind.SingingDivine
VirtuesandPraise,Yamaisscaredaway.1.(4.68.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.817)

JoiningtheholycongregationattheHouseofGuru.Gurdwara,oneshouldmeditateonGodwith
completeconcentrationofmind.ThusengagedinSingingDivineVirtues,yamarunsawayfromthe
devoteesoutoffear.YamadarenotapproachGursikhs,belovedoftheGuru,Naam
contemplators.Theyaresavedfrompaininflictedbyyamainthehereafter.

e I =e 3u 8JH l03
HH== l o=8l IlH lo 9 JU (\)
Nevershallyousufferanypain,incontemplationofLordSupreme.Horridyamadaresnot
approachbelovedSikhsoftheGuru.1.Pause.(5.69.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.818)

SuchistheloveofGuruforHisbelovedSikhs,thatyamacannotevencasthisshadowonthem.
OnemustthereforeseekshelteroftheGuruSaviourtoescapefromyama.Allworrieswillend.

HJ HJ l8o e HH Hlo 3J H 3J HJ8l

Hl lU Jl 0 IJ Il = =U 8 88l 7\9
Wherepaininflicting,mosthorridyamaisrampant,there.O'Lord!OnlyThouaretheSaviour.The
GuruinspiredNanaktoseekshelterDivineandholdontoGodlyPresenceandGod
contemplation.2.5.91.
(BilawalM.5Ang.822)

TheGuruhasinspiredHisSikhswiththethoughtthatoneissavedfromtherampanthorridYama's
punishmentduringjourneytothehereafterbyremainingundertheprotectiveshieldofLord,of
NaamDivine.ObviouslytheSatguruhasenvisionedallthistobeabletorendertheevidence.

lHH3 H =lc H3 8
HuHlI lHl Jl I I8 HHe3 =U 3H oJ 9 JU (99O=)
NaamcontemplationislikecountlessprotectiveeffortsandIthussingingVirtuesDivine,thehorrid
yamagetsscaredaway.1.Pause.(17.103.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.824)

CountlessprotectiveeffortsaremadewithNaamcontemplation,particularlysingingVirtues
Divineinholycompany,performingKirtanofGodlyPraisesthroughGurbani.Thisisequivalentto
theprotectionofcountlessprotectiveshields.YamaistrulyscaredofNaamcontemplators.

H 3 c HH = =lc =lc 8= lJo

= Hl lU e H o3l 8Jl l JH 7779O\
SavedisonefromallfearandillusionandridoffearofyamainthehereafterWhenGodis
envisionedineverybeingSaysNanak,IhavetakenshelterDivineoftheDispellerofallpain,
envisioningHimeverywhere,withinandwithout.2.22.108.
(BilawalM.5Ang.82526)

TheGurmukhs,whoattainhighspiritualstateandfeelGodlyPresenceeverywhereandinall,Live
inDivinePresenceandProtection.Theyeasilyferryacrosstheterribleworldlyocean,fullof
illusionarysnares.Theyareridofillusionaryfearsandscareofyamainthehereafter,rather.Yama
feelsscaredofthem.

Jl H H =J
H =H eJ (7)
RecitingWordDivine,filthofsinfulnessiscombustedaway.(2.)

3 HH lJ
Hl HJ oJ3 8 (9)
TheyvisionnotYamaandtheyenjoyecstaticetherealmusic.5.(1.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.837)

RecitingTheWord,WAHEGURU,withtongue,beholdnotyama,asalltheirfilthofsinfulnessis
combustedawayandremoved.CeaselessNaamdevotionopenstheaccesstoTenthDoor,Dasam
Duar,wheretheylistentotheecstaticcelestialmusic.Theybypassyamaandplaceofyamas.
Theylendnothoughttothisnorenvisionit.TheWorldlymortals,theunfortunateones,spareno
thoughtfortheirCreatorLordbutremainengrossedinworldliness.Theyarefullofremorseful
repentanceinthehereafter,astheymakeroundsofyama'splaceandaretieddownforsevere
punishment.Theygoaboutemptyhandedhereandhereafterduringcyclesofbirthanddeath.
Theyarealwayssubjecttocontrolofyama,thecourierofdeathandhispunishment.

eH l8 I 3
HH el 8u o= H
l=o o=lJ l=o HlJ
lHl HH= lH 0c lJ (7) (9)
Dualityofworldlinessleadstoremorse,boundtomakeroundsofYamas'place.WhatDotheyearn
hereorinthehereafter?Theyreceivedisgracefulblowstoheadfromyama.(2.)(1.)
(BilawalM.1ThitiAng.839)

ThefollowingGurbanifurtherdescribesthepitiableconditionofnonbelievers,devoidofNaam
wealth:

l HlJ 8ul eJ
l8 H J=3 J
HHe3 HJ l8o
l03 I3 =HlJ H
le l Hl Hl8
= Jl Hl8 = (7)
Enmeshedwithworldlygreedandattachment,humanbodydevoidofNaamisreducedtoashes.
HorridistheawaitingyamaandChittarGupthasalltherecordofsinfuldeedsperformed.Giving
clarioncallofthisevidence,saysNanak,seekshelterofLord,TheSaviour.3.(2.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.838)

Theworldlymortalgetsbadlyenmeshedwithworldlyattachmentandgreedtilldeath.Wastegoes
thegiftDivineofhumanbodywithoutNaamdevotionandisreducedfinallytoashes.Leavingthe
destroyedbody,thebeingcomesunderthecontrolofhorridyama.Yamatakeshimtothecourtof
Dharamraitoaccountforhispastdeeds.Thebeingisunabletodenyhiswrongdoingsintheface
ofrecordedevidenceofDharamrai'sclerk.Hehasnoescape,butreapthefruitofhisownactions.
O'Lord,Saviour!OnlyYourrefugecansave!ThusNaamdevotionistheonlywaytoescapcfrom
YamabykeepingoneundershelterDivine.Butthemindward,nonbelieversareblindedbytheir
dualityofworldlincssandkeepdelvinginwrongdoing.Thustheyearntheirpunishmentas
prisonersofyama.

HH ou eH l8
HH el 8u 0c l8 (\)
Worldlymindorientedmortal,blindedbyduality,sufferspunishmentasprisoneratyamasplace.
(8.)
(BilawalM.3VarSatAng.841)

ThisishowtheGurmukhs,singingVirtuesDivine,areridofyama'ssnare:

l8HH l8HH 8l l I ol8Hl H

= IlJ H IJl =lc HH =l =Hl H (=) (7)
EcstaticisthespiritualStateofsingersofvirtuesDivine.LordsavesthemwithHandDivineand
cutsasunderyamasnoose.(3.)(2.)
(BilawalM.5ChhantAng.846)

TheGurmukhdevotees,SingingVirtuesDivine,enjoySpiritualecstasy,envisioningLordinfull
GloryofHisVirtues.Theselfinducingvirtuesaretrulyecstatic!TheGuruStatesthisevidenceof
selfexperienceinGurbaniandtheseWordsDivineinfusedevotee,renderinghimimmaculately
pure.Thusisoneledintospiritualecstasy,justastheenvisioningGuru,whorevealedDivineGlory
andremainedeverimbibedwiththeNectarianeffect,statesFifthNanak,bubblingwithjoyof
spiritualBliss:

l8HH l8HH 8l l I ol8Hl H (=) (7)

EcstaticIremained,envisioningVirtuesDivine.(3.)(2.)
(BilawalM.5Ang.846)

SuchDivinelyacceptedsoulbride,whohasmergedwithLord,istakenbyhandandthen
embracedintospiritualunion.

8J =l lo HH ol 9 ()
Takingbyhand.LordmergedmeintoSpiritualunionwithHim.1.(7.)
(AasaM.5Ang.372)

Suchsoulbride,takenbyHandDivine,isridofyama'snooseeversince.Thereafterensues
spiritualEcstasy.Severingofyama'snooseisjustaninitialstageofspiritualitythatiscrossed
unnoticed.VisionoftheVirtuesofEternalLordisinfactHisTrueandcompleteVision.IntheBeing
ofDeathless,AllPervadingLord,allHisVirtuesareApparentDepictionofHisselfanddonotexist
separately.Gurbaniistheirfaithfulexactdescription,thatbecamerevealedthroughGurus'
personalexperienceandDivinelybestowedknowledgeofTreasureHouseofGodlyVirtues.The
GurusdescendedintothisworldenvisioningthisGodlysightandlivedthroughoutinGodly
PresenceandrelatedtheirfirsthandexperienceintheformofGurbani.Theyneverabandoned
thisDivineVisionevenforamoment.Theblessedmortals,whosharedthisDivineVisionwith
GraceoftheGuru,thoseGurmukhs,alsobeheldthesameGloryofDivineVirtuesinspiritual
ecstasy,assuddenexperience.ThishighstateofecstaticBlissDivineismuchbeyondthereachof
DharamRaiandfarbelowistheregionofyamas.NextGurbaniquoteshowsthattheworldlyself
conceitedmortals,engrossedinattachmentofficklemind'sdesiresaremostlytroubledbyyama.

oH HH HlI HJl lHl HlJo HH

H = HH = 0l l=l0 J H3 H o=
J=Hl Jl HH Ie H U8 lHH 8H =3
= I Hel 8J H 3 3 H oJ=
oH HH H lH Jl8 I H8el =l0 7
Irresistibleworldlydesiresofmindengrossthemortalsandthusallformsubjectsofyamaintheir
variousforms.Yama'scontrolisDivinelyordainedandsavedarethose,whoarethusGracedby
TheLord,Creator.O'Nanak!SavedisthemortalwithGurusGrace,ifheabandonsselfconceit.
Riddingoneselfofallworldlydesires,oneshouldengageinNaamcontemplationwithComplete
selfeffacement.2.
(BilawalKiVarAng.851)

Worldlydesirespursuemortalbeingslikefury.Theirholdonmindsiscompleteandmost
absorbing.Thusallthelivingbeings,engrossedindesiresofworldlinessaresubjecttocontrolof
Yama.YamatooisappointedasafunctionaryofDivinesystembyLord,Himself.ThustheSaviour
fromYamaisalsotheLord,Creator.Savedarethose,whoaresogracedbyDivine.Allabsorbing
worldlydesiresdestroycompletelythoseundertheirinfluenceandsway,drowningtheminthe
turbulentworldlyocean.Savedaretherarefew,whoreceiveGraceoftheGurutogiveupself
conceit.Completeselfeffacementandhumilityindicateriddancefromworldlinessandthe
insatiabledesires.ThisisbornoutofcontemplationofGuru'steachingandlivingintheirlight.
One'sownficklemindisincapableofgeneratingthesevirtuesDivine,exccptshortlivedandfake
holinessthatgetsexposedsoon.NaamandGurbanialoneleadtopermanentspiritual
transformationthatsavesfromendlessworldlydesires.Oh!Howdifficultistheworldlystruggle,
thatinvokespity.Themortalinpursuitofworldlydesiresisgoingtoformfoodforthehorrid
Yama.AllthosegiventoloveofworldlinessareboundforYamas'place.Worldlinessisthe
dreadfulandfataldiseaseworsethantuberculosis.Theonlyremedyagainstthisistakingrefugeof
theGuruandthencecontemplatingHisteachings.Fearsomeisthethoughtthatcountlessmortals
shallfollowintotheyama'sregion.Whataterriblethought!Come,O'dearones!Letusfindan
escaperoutefromthisdreadfulfate.Hereisthetriedandsuccessfulrecipe.Seekshelterofthe
GuruandgetinitiatedtoGurMantarattheGuru'sHouse.Thereaftershouldfollowceaseless
devotiontoGurbaniandGurmatNaam.RemainsubmergedinDivinethought.Ifwelosethe
goldenopportunityduringhumanlifetoattainGodRealization,weshallbehellboundforendless
sufferings.Riddanceofworldlydesiresinvolvesengrossmentintheinvisibleworldofspirituality
ratherthanthevisibleensnarementofworldliness.Thereisnootherescapeexcepttofollowthe
highwayofspirituality.

Whatapity!Selfconceitandignoranceofmortalsblindthemtospiritualurgency.Theytreatall
revelationinGurbaniaboutthehorridyamaasmerefigmentsofmindinsteadofputtingcomplete
faithinWordDivine.OnlyastrongFaithinTruthofGurbanicantakeonealongspiritualpathand
godliness.ThusalonecanonefollowGurmat,DivineWisdomandliveitspostulatesinpreference
tootherworldlypursuits.Theycanbesavedthusfromthefateoffallingindarknessofdeephell
andtransmigration.WhatistheuseofrecitingorlisteningtoGurbani,ifonedoesnotlive
accordingtoitsteachings.
Jl H l8o l8u HH I=l8o = HH Hl = o =
WithoutloveforNaamDivine,wastedisthehumanlife,saysNanak,Yamashallgivedisgraceful
punishmenttosuchmortals.3.
(BilawalKiVarM.3Ang.852)

Those,whofailtodevelopdeeploveforNaamcontemplation,havewastedawaytheirhumanlife.
WhatawaitsthisindifferenceforDivine,isthedisgracefulpunishmentmetedoutbyhorridyama
forlongtime.Whocansayhowlongitmaytakeforanotheropportunityofhumanlifetocome
one'swayagain?Againstthis,YamadarenotevenapproachDivinedevotees.

Jl = H = =l Jl I3 JlJ HH HI3l l3 l HJ
H l= Jl H u leo He ==J
DelvinginNaamaretheDivinedevotees,O'yama,tollcollector,gonotnearthem.SaysNanak,
havinggatheredNaamwealth,carefreearedevoteesthereafter.7.
(BilawalKiVarAng.852)

DelvinginGurmatNaamofGod,throughNaamContemplation,thedevoteesareapproachednot
byyama,buthesparesnototherworldlymortalsfromtollcollectingpunishment.Thosewho
abidebyteachingsofGuruNanak,theGursikhs,gatherNaamWealthandremainfearlessand
carefreeinthehereafter.TheyareunconcernedandindependentofYamaandhistaxing.They
remaineverimbuedwithloveofNaamDivineandcarefreewhilejourneyingtothehereafter.
BhagatSriKabirJiteachesaprayertothemortalstraversingalongspiritualpath:

=lJ =8l l8J l83l HloJ H3 =J HH =l 8l 7

SaysKabir,grantmythisprayer,O'Lord!ThatsendsMenotonthepathofyama.2.6.
(BilawalKabirJiAng.856)

ItisimportanttobeawareoftherealityandexistenceofpunishingYamainthehereafter
beforehandandmakearrangementsforescapethroughprayertotheLordCreator.Thusonemay
notevenhearofyamainthehereafter.Theallknowing,greatdevoteeandbelovedoftheLord,
attachessomuchimportancetoensuresafetyagainstyama,yetthefoolishworldlymortalsdeny
theveryexistenceofyama.Whatatravestyofattitude!

H H = =l3 I
l3H =U lJ H= HH= (7) (9u9)
ThosesingingDivinepraisesarenotevenapproachedbyyama.ThedevoteesingingPraisesofthe
Lordisbeyondthereachofterribleyama.(2.)(14.16.)
(GaundM.5Ang.867)

HereisyetanotherconfirmationoftheaboveGurbaniquote:

Jl I H3 Jl HH u
HJ 8l0 0 e3J Hu 9 (99)
RecitingVirtuesDivine,onetreadsnotyama'spath.Highspiritualthoughtdestroysthefiveworldly
evils.1.(15.17.)
(GaundM.5Ang.867)

Thosedelvinginspirituality,theGurmukhs,remainimbuedwithsingingofDivineVirtues.Theydo
nothavetotreadalongyama'spath.TheintenseNaamdevotionraisestheirspiritualthoughtso
highthatlowlyevilthoughtsoflust,anger,etc.knownasthefiveworldlysnares,arecompletely
destroyed.Thenegligentofyama'sexistence,mindwardnonbelieverswakeuptotherealityof
beinghitonheadbytheyama'srod.

=J =8l 38 Jl HI
HH = H HlJ I =7
SaysKabir,theworldlymortalawakensfromslumberofignorance,whenYamasrodhitshishead.
3.2.
(GaundKabirJiAng.870)

OneattainssalvationfromworldlinessonlywhenmindisthoroughlydrilledinNaam.Allmind
wardnessshouldbelostthroughseveredrillingandgrillingofmindinNaamdevotion.

=c Hl8 H H =U =c
H =c 3U HH 3 c (9) (9O)
Beateristheone,whobeatsone'sownmindintototalsubmission.Suchmeeknessofmind
liberatesonefromyama.(1.)(7.10.)
(GaundKabirJiAng.872)

ContemplatorsofNaamwithsinglemindeddevotionsuffernotpain,inflictedbyyama.Theylive
inGodlyPresencethroughreverentdevotion.

J8 HH3 J8 HJ
Jl Jl =3 Jl e HHJ 9 JU (9)
ContemplatingofLordinreverence,Thedevoteethusengrossedsuffersnotpainofyama.1.
Pause.(1.5.)
(GaundNamdevJiAng.874)

SaysanotherGurbaniquote:

H H I Il8 Hl3 Jl lHH3 3l H J

Jl lHH3 HH = =J 9 JU (9977)
SingVirtuesDivine,O'friend,thatsaveyourhonour.GodIIcontemplationsavesfromdisgraceby
theyama.1.Pause.(11.22)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.889)

DevoidofNaam,blindedwithselfconceitandengagedindeedsofsinfulignorance,themortals
arecaughtinyama'ssnares.

=l oJ= Jl8 =3lJ ou

HH =l H=l 3 oI 8u 9 (977=)
Ledbyselfconceitedmind,mortalinsins,inignorance.O'fool,thoushallbeshackledbyyamain
thehereafter.(1.)(12.23.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.889)

Thedevotees,whoabideinholycompanyoftheHouseofGuruandremainengrossedinblissful
Naam,donotcomeacrossyamainthehereafter.Theirpathdoesnotcrosswithyama's.

H3 = HlI H I =
oI HH lHU Jl8 H (9) (97\)
EnjoyblissofNaaminSaintlycompanyandyoushallneverhavetomeetyamainthehereafter.
(1.)(17.28.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.891)

LordisabidingwithHisdevotees,intermingledlikewarpandwoof.Heunderstandsalltheir
innermostthoughts.ThedevoteesalsovisiontheInvisibleLordandarefullyenlightened
spiritually.TheyremainabsorbedinHisthoughts,singingGodlyvirtues.SaysGuruNanak,Yamais
scaredtoapproachthem.

HJ lJo Hl
Ul3 l3 I3 HIl
l8IlH l8IlH o I=lJ
= l3 HH l o=lJ =9\=O
KnowingallinnerthoughtsofHisdevotees,Heisintermingledwiththemlikewarpandwoofinit
OnenessofSpirit.Inbloomoftheirspiritualecstasy,devoteessingoftheirLord.SaysNanak,Yama
isscaredofthemandapproachesthemnot.3.19.30.
(RamkaliM.5Ang.892)

Hereisthedescriptionofthefateofaslanderer:

le =l =l 8J3 l=I3 I Hl HlJ l=l3 l8o

8 =H lJ Jl HHel3 IlHU HJ l8o 7 (uu)
Lostbeyondredemptionisaslanderer,delvinginslander,andundergoesendlesstransmigrationof
repeatedbirths.Slandering,indulgedinthepast,asunpardonablesin,ispunishedbyYamainmost
torturousways.2.(44.55.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.900)

Theslandererbringslotofharmtohimselfthroughslandering.Miserableisthefateofaslanderer.
Slanderingleadshimtoendlessbirthsoftransmigrationandseverepunishmentbytheyamas.The
pastdeedsofslanderingattractyama'swrathandhorribletortures.Theirpunishmentinregionof
yamasismostscaring.Suchisreapingthefruitofslandering;

H H llH 8H HlJ lH 8= Ul u
HH = 3H lHc = l3J o HH H= =7
EvenifonewastoimbibeNaamwithinforamomentwithcompleteconcentration.O'Nanak!He
wouldberidofscareofyamaandaccomplishobjectiveofhumanlife.3.2.
(RamkaliM.9Ang.902)

WhilerecitingNaammechanicallydayandnight,ceaselessly,ifoneweretoimbibeNaamwithin
evenforamomentwithfullconcentrationofthought,wordanddeed,heaccomplishesthechief
objectiveofhumanlifeandisalsoridoffearofyama.

8= l03 lHJ l8= l luol8U

= =H = 8l0 ol8U
Naamcontemplationwithsinglemindednessevenforaninstant,leadsthedevoteetoliberation
fromnooseofrebirth.
TenthNanak

SriDashmeshJireaffirmstheearlierGurbaniquotation.

JUH HH3 I I
H Il3 HH = U I
HH He I HlJ
lH H le Jl HlJ =
Oneissparedfromtheafflictionofselfconceitandattachmentandalsoridofscareofyama
throughGodlydevotion.WithNaamimmaculateabidinginmymind,thehorridyamadarenot
harassme.3.
(RamkaliM.1AshtpadianAng.904)

ZealousGodlydevotionisnotonlyaremedyagainstafflictionsofselfconceitandworldly
attachmentbutalsoridsadevoteeofscareofyama.Theheart,whereNaamimmaculateabides,
canboldlydeclarethatyamadarenotharasshim.

I Hl o8lo 8JH 8lo

lH 8lo HlH Hl o8lo
HH el 8uU H l8=
le H H8e o0 (u)
WithouttakingrefugeofGuru,onecannotrealizeGodSupreme.Delvingindoubtoneisreborn
againandagainintransmigration.Deathaftersinfullifegetsoneshackledatyama'splace,
becauseheisdevoidofNaamandrighteouslivingofGurmat,WordDivine.6.(4.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.904)

WithouttakingshelteroftheGuruandgettinginitiatedaccordingtoGurmattobecomeaGursikh,
onecannotrealizeLordSupreme.Suchalifeislostinworldlyillusionandoneissubjectedto
endlessroundsoftransmigration.Theheart,whereNaamabidesnot,noristhelifelivedin
accordancewithGuruteachingsofrighteousliving,suchapersonisanevilbeing,thevery
embodimentofevil.HeistieddowninshacklesattheplaceofYamaformostdisgraceful,severe
punishment.

I Hl= H Jl H HI =lH
HH He HlJ Jl H= Hl lH H= Jl = H lH 9 JU ()
O'mymind!EngageinservicetotheGuruofGodlydevotion.Thusengaged,yamacannotscare
theenorcanthesnakeofworldlinessbite,whiledrinkingNaamNectar.1.Pause.(5.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.905)

Theblessedones,whoengageingodlydevotion,aretrulyservingtheGuru.SaysGurbani:

I =l H= I Il3 J l= 8 =l8
ServicetoGuruisdevotionDivineandarareoneengagesinthis.
(SriRagM.3Ang.66)

TheSikhsoftheGuru,Histruedevotees,engageinsuchlovingdevotionofGuruinholycompany,
contemplatingNaamDivinethatthehorridyamadarenotharassthem.ThosedrinkingNaam
Ammritwitheverybreathcannotbebittenbythesnakeofworldlinessandareimmunetopoison
ofworldliness.SuchistheGloryofNaamDivineandNaamcontemplation.

oH H = IlJ Il
lHl Hlo l3 Jl H l8o Jl = lH I HH 3l 9 JU
SuchismyLordofdeepSerenitythatwhosoeverContemplatesofHim,isblessedwithpeace.One
issavedfromyama'spunishmentthroughNaamDevotion.1.Pause.

H3 = l8e l== J8l

Ho = 8l
HH l 8u J HH8l
l8 = HlU Hl 8l H8l ()
Alleffortstopreservesemenremainunsuccessful.Vacillatingmindwithlustleadsonetohell.
Oneistieddowninregionofyamainthehereafterforheavypunishments.DevoidofNaamoneis
scorchedwithworldliness.5.(6.)
(RamkaliM.1Ang.905)

SuchismyLordGuru,deeplyserene,thatwhosoevercontemplatesofHimattainsabidingpeace.
InthefaceofefficaciousNaam,Yamadarenotinflictpunishmentonthedevotee,Naam
contemplator.Thefakerenouncersoffamilylifecannotcontroltheirlustfulminds.Theyindulgein
adulterytosatisfytheirlustfuldesires.Suchistheirvacillatingmind,thatleadsthemtosinfullife
andconsequentpunishmentinhell.Shackledasprisonersofyama,theyreceivedisgracefulblows
andseverepunishments.WithoutNaamdevotion,oneisharassedbyfeelingsoflust.Underthe
influenceofburningsexualdesires,thefakerenouncersoffamilylife,areensnaredinadultery.It
isonlythetrueYogis,therealrenouncers,whoabidebytheGurmatteachingofcelibacy,of
restrictingtoone'swifeonly,thathavecontrolovertheirminds.Theyglancenottowardsanother
womanbutconfinetheirlovetotheirownwife.Allotherfakeholiesaresubjecttowaverunder
lustfulfeelings.

oH IeU HJ8l
H = lHH l8u H8l 9 JU
eH 3 Jl8 lJ
H =l ul =c HH H
0 =H 8H H H =
=H H= HI 3 = 9 (u)
SuchistheprotectionofmyTrueGuru,ThatdevotiontoHimgoesnotunrewarded.1.Pause.His
verysightisblissfulandthedustofHisholyfeetefficacioustoridofhorridYama.KeepingHis
memoryinheartalways,onecanaccomplishcontroloverallbodilyfunctions.1.(45.56.)
(RamkaliM.5Ang.900)

TrueGurualwaysprotectsHisSikhs.DevotionofNaam,GurMantar,bestowedbyHimduring
initiationofHisSikhs,iseversoefficacious.Naam,GurMantar,canevenusherthedevoteeinto
thePresenceofTrueGuruandLordSupreme.OnecanbeholdallthetenFormsofGuruNanak.
DivineVision,bestowedbyNaam,providesalltheDivineVisioningwithinoneself,includingthe
sightofLordSupreme.Suchistheblissfuleffectofthisvisioningthatoneisfilledwithecstasy.The
beholdersofsuchvisionaresoblessedthateventhedustoftheirfeetscaresawayyama.The
InvisibleLordalwaysabideswithinbutHisVisionthroughenlightenmentofmindrendersthebody
immaculatelypureandinvestedwithspiritualefficacy.Suchabodyisthenlikethemythological
tree,Parjat,thatfulfilsalldesiresandtherebyaccomplishesalldesiredgoals.Thereisnothing
beyondthereachofsuchablessedbeing.

H J Jl HJ =l Jl eJ H lH
ol3 0leo Jl8 8l HHe3 = lH (7)
SavehonourofThydevoteesandbestowThyImmaculateNaam,O'Lord!Naamshallbethe
accompanyingfriendinthehereafter,thatrendersthefearsomecourierdeath,yama,ineffective.
(2.)
(RamkaliSadAng.923)

SuchistheImmaculateNaamSaviour,thatNaamistheonlyfriendtoaccompanyandprovide
solaceinthehereafter.Naamrendersfearsomedeathanditscourier,yama,ineffective.Thusthe
honourofNaamContemplatorsissavedbothhereandinthehereafter.Lord,Himself,bestows
thisGrace.

=l Hl l3 J8l el8 HH HH HlU

l8=l3 = Uc 3l =H HlU =
Delvinginsin,thedyingmortalisfilledwithfearwhenfearsomeyamaholdsthreat.SaysNanak,I
seekThyshelter,O'Lord,AllPowerful!3.
(RamkaliM.5RutiAng.928)

ThisGurbaniquotebringsoutclearly,thatsinnerbeingsarefilledwithfearinhereafter,whenthe
punishingYamatakescontrol.ThusYamaandhispunishmentbothareestablishedrealities.

U Il3 Il=e 83 HH H= HlJ HlU

SeekersoflovingdevotiontotheLordareharassednotbyyama.6.
(RamkaliM.5RutiAng.929)

Thedevotees,whoengageinardentloveanddevotionoftheLord,areneverapproachedby
yama.

uu u=3 le Il8o l I=8l Hl8

= 8l l8 l8o HHl 0lo l8
lH Ul HH J eH l8 l3 l8
Jl H =e 0l3U l=l o= H Jl8
I Hel Jl Hl =H HH I =l8
= HJH lHl J =lH l3 Jl8 7 (=)
Dayislostdelvinginworldlinessandnightpassesawayinsleep.Mouthingfalsehood,oneeats
poisontherebyandsuchamindwarddepartstothehereafteringriefandremorse.Thereis
impendingpunishmentbyYamaandmortalsuffersdisgrace,engrossedindualityofworldliness.
ForsakingNaam,oneissubjectedtocyclesoftransmigration.WithGraceofGuru.NaamDivine
abidesinmindandneveristhedevoteepunishedwithrodofyama.SaysNanak,withGodly
devotiononeattainshighspiritualityofequipoiseandmergeswithLord.2.(3.)
(RamkaliKiVarM.3Ang.948)
Theworldlymortalswasteawaytheirlivesasnonbelievers.Theirdaysarespentinworldly
pursuitsandnightpassesawayinslumberofignorance.Theydelveinfalsehoodtocollectthe
poisonofworldlywealthandthusliveonfoodofpoison.Mindorientedonesdepartempty
handed,filledwithremorseandgriefofrepentance.Engrossedindualityofworldliness,theylivea
lifeofdisgraceandfickleness.Inthehereafter,horridyamaawaitsthemwithapunishingrod,
administeringblowstotheirheadstotheirbewilderment.TheyhavenevercaredforNaam
devotionduringtheirhumanlives.Thecyclesoftransmigrationfollowpunishmentattheregionof
yamas.Godoriented,Gurmukhs,blessedwithNaam,abidingintheirhearts,aresparedfrom
yama'spunishingrod.TheirlifeofrighteousnessandNaamdevotionbestowsonthemhigh
spiritualstateofequipoiseandOnenesswithLord.

lHl Hl3I lHU l03 l8o H l =8l lJ

l3 HH =l 38 J=8l Ul8 e HJlJ
= IHl U8 H0 H8le HHlJ =
ThosewhoenshrineLoveDivineintheirheartsarenotdisappointed.Theysuffernopainnorare
soughtafterbythehorridyama.SaysNanak,liberatedaretheGurmukhs,remainingsubmergedin
contemplationofWordDivine.3.
(RamkaliKiVarM.3Ang.950)

Devotees,whohaveputlovingFaithinSatguru,havebeentrulyrewarded.Theyachievetheir
spiritualobjective.AbidinginardentFaithdevotiontoSatguru,theyliveinthelightofGurmat.As
baptisedSikhs,theyarebestowedwithAmmritNaam,thattheyimbibetothefullthrough
ceaselessNaamdevotion.Yamadoesnotpursuetheminthehereafterandtheyaresavedfrom
hispunishment.Yamadarenotevenapproachthem.

H =U 8l 3Hl ul
HH =l 3H lHcl H l8o l=Hl JUH l 9 JU (7=)
ThoseenjoyingThyshelter,O'Lord!Fearnotyamaandliveinpeaceafterbeingridofselfconceit.
1.Pause.(2.3.)
(Natt.M.5Ang.978)

Thedevotees,blessedwithDivineShelter,areridofyama'sscareandafflictionofselfconceit:

lHH 3 o=lJ l0l3 l3H He H

lHH 3 o=lJ l0l3 l3H HH lJ e ()
Those,wholiveinThyThoughtDivineareeveratpeace.WithTheeinmind,theyareridofpain
inflictedbyyama.(6.)
(RamkaliKiVarM.5Ang.960)

Those,whoalwaysrememberGod,remaineverinbliss,savedfromyama'stortureandimbibe
AmritNaam.

Hl = HH = e3 l8 3 l HlJ (\)
HearingDivineNaam,Yamaleavesinmortalfear.(9.)
(RamkaliKiVarAng.962)

O'Lord!HearingThyEfficaciousNaam,Yamaleavesinpanicandmortalfear.

lHH HH o= l0l3 l3H HH e

lHH HH o=l l0l3 Il H I
lHH HH o=l l0l3 H oJ=lo
H8l eJ HlI lHl U l=Hlo 9u
Those,whoremembernottheLord,arepunishedbyyama.Afflictedaretheones,whoenshrine
notmemoryDivine.FullofselfconceitaretheonesdevoidofGodlycontemplation.Forsaking
Naam,oneistrulytroubled.14.
(RamkaliKiVarM.5Ang.964)

Those,whoareobliviousofLordTrueandenshrinenotDivineNaam,arecertainlyinforyama's
wrath.Theyremaininflictedwithphysicalandspiritualafflictions.Suchaoneisanembodimentof
selfconceit,whoneverpaysheedtohiscreatorLord.ForsakingNaamtotally,oneistrulytroubled
inthisworld.

elo JHlo 8e HI3 HHlo3 JU 8l

lIH JHlo Jo e3 HH H8l 9 JU (=97)
Robbedaretheworldlymortalsoftheirspirituality,evenwhiletheyclaimtobewideawakeand
clever.Despitetheguardandwisdomofreligiousscriptures,Yetyamatakesawaythebeingsfor
theirsinfulliving.1.Pause.(3.12.)
(RamkaliKabirJiAng.972)

Worldlymortalsarecleverbeingsandwidelyawakeinwisdom.Ofwhatuseisthisprudent
alertness,whentheyarestillbeingrobbedoftheirspirituality?Inspiteofbeingguardedbytheir
scripturalknowledge,Yamaleadsthemawaytothehereafter.Thereisnosavingfromyamafor
them.

IHl3 H H u l8o Hl =Jl3o l=

uH l8 HH l o= H = = H lo (9)
HavinggatheredwealthofGurmatNaamDivine,allthoselisteningandrecitingNaamget
redemptionfromsins.DharamraioryamaapproachnotthebeloveddevoteesofLord.6.(1.)
(NattAshtpadianM.4Ang.98081)

SuchisthewealthofGurmatNaamDivine,bestowedonGurmukhdevotees,thatpossessorsof
thiswealthareredeemedofalltheirsins.LordlovesHisdevoteessomuchthatneitherDharamrai
norhiscouriersofdeathYamasareallowedtoapproachthem.TheyareunderDivineprotection.

HowfaronecangoonquotingandexplainingGurmat?ThereisplentyleftinGurbanithat
supportsexistenceofyama.Fearingtoomuchelaboration,followingGurbaniquotesaregiven
withoutexplanation,exceptwhereconsiderednecessary.

9. lH Jl H luol8o l3 0= H8 HH
l3 HH l o=8l Il Jl = 7 ()
1.Ridaretheyofallensnarement,whodevotetoNaamDivine.Yamadarenotapproachthose
underprotectionDivine.2.(5.)
(MaliGaurraM.4Ang.985)

7. H cJ Jl H H
o= cJ lo l3 = HH lHl H 9 JU
2.O'mymindblissfulisservicetotheLord,Saviour.Uselessisallotherserviceandyamastillkeeps
givingblowstothehead.1.Pause.
(MaliGaurraM.5Ang.986)

=. JUH Hlo HJ l=H

HH l =HlJ I =
o8 = =lJo H lH8l 3 HJ Hlo l HlU u (997)
3.ForsakingNaam,onegetsscorchedwithselfconceit.Hesufferssevereblowsinregionofyamas
inthehereafter.ItistoolatenowtoengageinNaamandyoushall,O'mortalbeing!sufferheavy
punishment.4.(1.12.)
(MaruM.1Ang.993)

u. Hl8o HH3 =lJ lol

HH l =HlJI HH Hl
J3 = 8u 3l H=lJ 3 HH = ol HlU (997)
4.Engrossedinloveofworldliness,oneisboundtobeensnaredintheregionofyamas.Unableto
wriggleoutofthewebofaattachment,oneisdisgracedbyyama.5.(1.12.)
(MaruM.1Ang.993)

. I Hel 8= l= Il el8u 3e l8Hl

H l3H H Hl3 =l Hlo =cl HH =l =Hl u (9)
5.WithGraceoftheGuru,ifoneisblessedwithintenseGodlyLove.heisridofdualityof
worldlinessthereandthen.AbidingbyWillDivineastheultimateTruth,Yama'snooseiscut.4.(1.)
(MaruM.3Ang.994)

. l8J H 0 =e l= l0 I Hl8
uu =l l=olo HH l 0c l8 = (=)
6.Thismindisengulfedingreedandkeepsdelvingingreed.Engagedinbusinessoffalsehood,one
shallreceiveblowsinyama'splace.3.(3.)
(MaruM.3Ang.994)

. Hl3I l eH I l=o =l oI Hl8

HH l 8u HlolJ 8J3l lH HHl8 = ()
7.ForsakingSatguru,thosewhodwellinduality,whatshallcomeoftheminthehereafter?
Fettereddowninyamas'region,theyarepunishedseverely.3.(5.)
(MaruM.3Ang.994)

\. Jl Jl H lu IHl3 Jl l3 l8
Jl3 l3 l 0e Jl o3 8 l8
lHu o==c Ilo llo l3u Jl Jl H=l3 =l8 9
lH Jl Jl H 0l3U H IJl Hl Hl8
Ul8 l=l l=l Hl =8lolJ Hl HHlJ o= Hl8
Ul8 HH el 8u HlolJ Jl eIJ lH HHl8 = (9=)
8.BestowedwithNaamwealth,enshriningGurmat,onereceiveshonourDivine.Naamwealth
alwaysprovidessuccourbothhereandhereafterandisultimateSaviour.Wheretreadingbecomes
difficultthroughnarrowpassages,theretooNaamDivinegetsmeliberated.Those,who
contemplatenotNaam,deathovertakesthoseunfortunateones.Theyarebornanddieagainand
again,makingroundsoftransmigration.Shackledinyama'sregion,theyreceivehorrible
punishment.3.(1.3.)
(MaruM.4Ang.996)

ThisGurbaniquoteestablisheshereafter,CourtDivine,regionofyamasandtreadingthrough
narrowpassagesinthehereafter.Theevidenceofseverepunishmenttononbelievers,forsaking
Naamisalsoprovided.Thusreaders!PleasebesuretoputfaithinTruthofthisDivinerevelation.

\. lU l= Hl3 H
HI HlJ HHc U3H =H
eHH e3 HH= J HU Jl H== l H8l HlU 7
lHH Ul Jl = H Hlo
H H== 0J HI 0J =c Hlo
H UH = 8 =J =8l l l3H HH== 8l HlU = (7\)
9.TrueistheNaamofFearlessandFormlessLordandbestprofessionistoengageinNaam
contemplationofDivineinthisworld.ThepowerofNaameliminatesevilenemiesandthehorrid
yamaandtheydarenotapproachDivinedevotee.2.
He,whoisgracedwithDivinerecognition,isalsohonouredeverywhereatalltimes.Ifasinful
beingtriestoharmsuchDivineDevotee,heformsfoodforthehorridyama.3.(2.8.)
(MaruM.5Ang.998)

9O. H = lH Hlo HH 3 =l Hl =lH (7) ()

10.Thou,O'foolishmortaltakenotDivineShelter.NaamEfficaciousscaresawayyama.(2.)(7.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1000)

99. H H = Hl Jl H
lHclJ o= 3 HH HH = == 8 HH 9 JU (97u)
11.O'mymind!HearkenthouNaamDivine.Thusshallallyoursinsofthepastbebanished,what
totalkofpooryama.1.Pause.(1.24)
(MaruM.5Ang.1006)

97. HH = lU lH Ul 38 H=3 3 HlIU

=J J3 o8 = 38 c3 lJ lIU 9 (=)
12.Onlywhenhitbyrodofyamaonthehead,youawakenfromslumber.Whatuseisthe
repentancetoolate?Thereisnogettingawaynow.1.(3.)
(MaruM.9Ang.1008)

9=. I Hel ou HH== l= =Jl 7 (7)

13.BlessedbytheLord,oneengagesinHisNaamcontemplation,andthenhorridYamagets
tamedtobecomeharmless.2.(2.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1017)

9u. = H HH HlJ H= H0 lHU l= 8l J u

14.IamintenselyinlovewithTrueLordandthusbeyondharmandscareofdeathorYama's
harassment.4.
(MaruSolheM.1Ang.1020)

9. I l8 Ul HlJ 8=
HH lHl H = o
8u H=l3 Jl le= 8lJ le 8l J 99
15.UnguidedbywisdomofGuru,onediesinentanglementofsins.Yamathengivesdisgraceful
blowstothehead.Thereisnoliberationfortheslandererandonedrownsinslanderofothers.11.
(MaruM.1Ang.1026)

9. H l =lH
l8 o I3l 8le HlH
H oH =l H H HH H l=o 0 J 9=
16.Enjoyingworldlypleasuresofgoodeatingandattirement,onediesinvainwithoutenshrining
lovingdevotionofDivine.Notdiscerningbetweengoodandevil,oneescapesnotYama's
punishment.13.
(MaruM.1Ang.1027)

9. lHH l8Hlo HH HJl I

Hl H HlJ e =l oI
H H Hl IHl Hlo 8J H 33 =l0 J 7
17.ForsakingLord,oneisboundtobeharassedbyyama.Deprivedofallpeace,onesufferspainin
thehereafter.O'Gurmukhbeing!contemplateDivineNaamthatistheessenceofallwisdom.2.

o3 =l HH HlJ H= Jl 8J H lo J
Hl3I e3 = e
lHH o3l H0 H H8le HH
lHH =U Hl3I Hl lH8 l3H 0= HH J
RecitingNaamofBelovedLord,Yamadarenotapproachyouondeath.5.
BenevolentisSatguruofGreatWisdomandAllpervading.ThoseblestwithNaamTrue,merge
withWordDivine.Those,whoaregracedtomeetSatguru,areridofterriblefearofyama.6.

H=3 HH =l =l 0=
HH = =8J H=
8=l uH l8 =l lH lHl o=lU o= J 9O
Nonbelieverescapesnotyama'scontrolnoristhereanendtopunishment.BytheYama,
Dharamrai'saccounthastobesettledandonecarriesonhisheadaheavyloadofhispastsins.10.
(MaruM.1Ang.1030)

9\. = = 3 HH Ul
l8 = =Hl l3 3l
8u H=l3 Jl HI 0 HH==l =l 3 J \
HH el 8u lHlJ HH8l
l3H oul Il3 Jl =8l
= = = l8= lHU =l Hl 3 J 9O
H=3 =Hl l8=
HH =lH =lo ou eJ
H H l8 H=l3 H oH =l l0 H3 J 99
18.Barrenisalldelvinginfalsehoodandhumanbodyisreducedtomereheapofdust.One
receivesnorecognitionwithoutNaamDivine.Horridyamatakescontrolofsuchabeingondeath
andthereisnoescapefromendlessshackling.9.
Shackledatyama'splaceoneisinflictedwithpunishment.Thereisnoredemptionforyama's
prisoner.Hewailsandshrieksalotinrepentance,likethehookedfish.10.
ForlornandlonelyistheensnarednonbelieverandyamacontrolsthemiserableandTroubled
blind.DevoidofNaamDivine,hecannotgetliberationandissubjecttoannihilation.11.
(MaruM.1Ang.1031)

9\. Jl = I Jl HH H
e elJ lu =
H H =c o3l H o= eH =J J 9u
19.DevoteesofDivinearenotharmedbyyamanordotheyexperiencepainofhorridjourneyto
thehereafter.EnshriningandworshippingNaamDivinewithin,theyarefreefromanyother
thought.14.
(MaruM.1Ang.1033)

7O. el = I c
HH He H =c
lHU H o3l =H l8IHl o l8IlH luol8e
20.WithGraceDivineismetTrueGuruandhorridyamainflictsnotanyblows.Justasthe
bloominglotusinwater,oneisblissfulinGodcontemplation.6.
(MaruM.1Ang.1036)

79. e H ol8Hl
I =c =cl HH =Hl
= Jl H U H Il lHlo Jl l8o 9O
21.Lord,Eternal,istheDestroyerofallpainandfear.Hebanishesallafflictionsandcutsnooseof
yama.SaysNanak,thattheDestroyerofallpainandfear,theLordisrealizedonmeetingGuru,the
Enlightener.10.
(MaruM.1Ang.1040)

77. IHl3 =J Jl l= 3lo

o= Il8 HH 3 l=o lo
H3 H3 eU 33 33 3H Jl o= e3lo Il8o =
22.ImbibeGurmatandovercomeworldlinesswithardentLoveDivine.SingingofDivine,nomoreis
therescareofyama.EnvisioningLordeverywhere,onepaysnoheedtoanother.3.

UHlJ l8HlJ 8u 8u
JUH Hl8o = Il =u
lHH H H Jl Hl3 IHl3 H HH l 8lu 0l8o \
Oneisbornanddiesinworldlyattachment,ensnaredbyselfconceitofworldliness.
DevoidofNaamDivineandguidanceofGuru'sWisdom,oneisboundinshacklesandledtoregion
ofyamas.8.

IHl3 J 3J H0 3l
o3H 0lJ le Hl
HH = =J =clJ Jl Hl o= lH l8o 99
TakeshelterofGurmat,WisdomDivineandgettrulyliberated.KnowthyselfandenvisionLord
within.NaamcontemplationcutsYama'snooseandImmaculateLordisrealized.11.
(MaruM.1Ang.104041)

7=. lHl H HlU Hl3I Hl3 = =

HH== = H== I 3 =
U3H HIl3 Il3 lHl3 U3H HI UH l 3l8o \
23.Thedevotee,whodwellsonNaam,enshrineswisdomofSatguru.Thehorridyamaanddeath
becomesservanttohim,athisbeckandcall.Abidinginholycompany,oneisblessedwithhigh
spiritualityandledacrossturbulentworldlyocean.8.
(MaruM.1Ang.1042)

7u. H ol8o H H = HHl

eH l8 8u HH =Hl
Hl3Il H H U8 H0 Hl0 HH8l J 9
24.He,whoisborn,shalldie.Delvingindualityofworldliness,onisensnaredbyYama.Savedare
thoseunderrefugeoftheSatguru,mergingwithLordTrueasHistruedevotees.1.
(MaruM.3Ang.1047)

Theworldlymortals,subjecttobirthanddeath,engageinworshipofdualityofworldliness.They
areboundtobeensnaredbyyama.Savedarethose,whoareunderprotectionoftheSatguru.He
istheSaviourofHisfaithfulSikhs,underHisrefuge.

7. Hl Hl =3 l=Jl
HHl 8 l= l8ol
HH= =l HJ3 lJ ole oH lH J u
o3l = Jl 8
lH Ul HH= H
ou =H H oI ol8o o3=l l=o =lH J
25.Mindorienteddelvesinworldlyattachmentallhislife,withoutcomprehendingthereal.
Courierofdeath,yama,keepsconstantwatchontheapproachingendwitheachpassingday.4.
Unawareoftheimpendingdeath,thefoolisfilledwithgreedinignorance.Onereapsthefruitof
one'sdeedsinthehereafter.Nothingonecandoafterdeath.5.
(MaruM.3Ang.1049)

7. l8e l8eHl 8 HH = U =lJ

HH 8J =H =H=lJ
Hl3I c 3 H=l3 8lo Jl Jl H lH J 99
26.Indra,sittingonhisthrone,fearsyama.Yamasparesnotinspiteofallritualisticdeeds.
RedemptionliesinmeetingSatguruanddrinkingNaamNectarThroughrecitation.11.
(MaruM.3Ang.1049)

Indraandotherangelicbeings,enjoyinghighstatus,alsofearyama.Whateverdeedstheymay
perform,yetyamashallsparethemnotbutperformhisassignedduty.Withouttheshelterof
Satgurueventheangelicbeingsaresubjecttoyama'scontrol.

7. o HH lHHlc U8
l= =U I H8e 88
Hl3I H=lJ H H H0 =c HH = =J J
= H= HH
Hl8o HlJ eH H3 H
HH l=lJ He ou =H=lJ HH = H= Il =J J
27.Lord,Himself,createsandbringsHiscreationintobeing.RareoneisgivenawarenessofWord
Divine.DevoteesofSatguruaretherighteousbeingsandtheirnooseofyamaiscut.5.
Lord,Himself,destroysandrecreates.Mortalsperishindualityandloveforworldliness.Themind
orientedgoondelvinginsinsandthusareensnaredbynooseofyamaaroundtheirnecks.6.
(MaruM.3Ang.1053)

7\. H HH H H8e lJ
I = =l H HlJ
l8 l=U lU H0 8lo HH =lU 8I HJ J
o=lU HH Hlo H8l
I = H8e l o8l
H8e H 3 eJ I H3 H Jl HlU ==J J
Jl HlU =l J H lH=
8J HH l=o = l=0
J=Hl 8e J=H =H= J=H =Ue HJ J \
28.Mindward,nonbeliever,istheonewhoisnotacquaintedwithWordDivine.Heisunmindful
oftheholyfearofGuru.HowcanonerealizetheFearlessLordTruewithoutenshriningHis
respectfulholyfear?Yamatakesawaylifebreathofnonbelievers.6.
Therelentlessyamaisbanishednot,butapproachesnotthoseundertheshelterofGuru'sword.
HearingWordDivine,heisscaredawayfromadistance,lestheinviteswrathoftheCarefreeLord.
7.
AllaresubjectsofLordSupreme.Whatcanpooryamadoonhisown?Yamaisonlyaobedient
being.Takingawaybreathofmortalsispartofhisassignedduty.8.
(MaruM.3Ang.1054)

ThisShabaddefinestheManmukh,nonbeliever,asthosewhoarenotacquaintedwithDivine
WordnordotheycareforrespectfulfearofGuru.ThustheyhavenofaithorloveforGuruorHis
DivineWord.WithoutunwaveringfaithinGuru,TheFearlessLordTruecannotberealized.Yama
iseverreadytotakeawaylifebreathsofallnonbelieversandthathemustdo!Nonecanescape.
However,whereWordDivineabides,thereyamadarenotapproachandisscaredawayfrom
distancefearingwrathoftheCarefreeLord.All,includingyama,formsubjectsofLordSupreme.
Yamaisneveronhisown,butservesasobedientservantofTheLord,performinghisassigned
duties.Takingawaylifebreathispartofhisduty.LordandHisNaamareidenticalandbothabide
togetherincompletemergence.YamaishelplesswhereNaamDivineabides.

7\. leH3 = o3 Jl
Hl8o HlJ 8u HH=
HH =l =Hl =8J 3c eH l8 Hl8e 99
29.SearchingoutsidealloverisinvainwhileLorddwellswithin.Ensnaredbyworldlyattachment,
oneissubjecttocontrolofyama.NooseofYamaiseverthereforthoseillusionedbylovefor
worldliness.11.

l8l= Hl8o HlJ Il8 l=o

JUH Jl8 J J o
HH= =l 8l 8l ol3 Il8o 3l8e 9
Someengrossedwithloveofworldliness,delveinselfconceit,consideringthemselvestobemaster
ofall.Theyareawarenotofimpendingyamaanddeathanddepartinrepentanceattheend.15.
(MaruM.3Ang.1060)

=O. JUH =leo HH I=l8o

oI HJ 0= Hl8o
oI HH= = lHU l3 =l ll8e \
lI I H= J8l
el = 3 H= =8l
HH= l3H l o= HJl H0 H l8e 9O
30.Lifeislostinselfconceitandworldlyattachmentpersistseveninthehereafter.Yamacallsfor
accountingofpastdeedsinthehereafterandpunisheslikeextractingoilfromoilseedsinanoil
mill.9.
TrulyfortunateengageinservicetotheGuruwithGraceDivine.Yamaapproachesnotsuchaone
andheenjoysblissinAbodeDivine.10.

olIol ou eH I
l8 l l8 H8 oI
0leo = e el o= HH el 8u e l8e 9=
Blindwithignorancedelveindualityofworldlinessandtheunfortunatefoolsdieofdrowning
withoutwater,sufferinguncalledformisery.Departingforthehereafteroneseesnomoreofhis
palatialresidencebutgoestosufferpainatthehandsofyama,shackleddownathisdoor.13.
(MaruM.3Ang.1063)

TheSikhs,devoteesofGuru,areneverapproachedbyyama,buthecertainlypunishesthemind
wardnonbelievers.Horribleisthispunishment,likeoilseedsbeingcrushedinoilmill.

=9. H =l Hl8 Hl H Hl=

le =H 3 U ul=
I HJ o8 3 H 8 l3H HH = lu l8 99
31.HearingofHim,mindbecomessteady,whileenshriningHimwithinisblissful.RecitingWord
withtongue,onegetsrecognitionDivineandissavedfromtreadingpathofyamainthehereafter.
11.
(MaruM.5Ang.1078)

RecitingWAHEGURU,WAHEGURU,GURU,GURU,onedoesnothavetotreadpathofyamainthe
hereafter.

=7. HHe3 l3H l=lc o=

HuHlI Jl =l3 I=
HI Hu 3 = H H=l = HH H 9
32.He,whosingsPraiseDivineinholycompany,isapproachednotbyYama.Allhisobjectivesare
realized,wholistenstoDivinePraise.15.
(MaruSolheM.5Ang.1079)

JoiningholycongregationandsingingPraiseDivine,Yamadarenotcomenear.

==. HI =l ol3 3H
l8l= H3l =l HH I=
l8= l ==lJ o Hl3I lH = H0 8 \
33.O'Lord!FearsomeisthevastworldlyoceanofThycreation.Someareledtohellasmindward
ignorants.Someareferriedacross,whoboardtheship,Satguru,(takingrefugeinSatguru).8.

lHHlJ l=H IHl HH

H =H l3H oJe =H
l3H Jl H l3H Jl =8l l3HlJ o= HH 9u
Those,whoareDivinelygraced,areinspiredtobecomeGodoriented,Gurmukhs.Theyenshrine
NaamDivineandhearetherealunstruckmusic.Suchaoneiseverblissful,receivinghonourDivine
andsavedfromYama.14.
(MaruM.5Ang.108182)

=u. Hl8o =l 3 HH H
0leo l 08l H e8
olIol ou 88l lH Ul HH I =
I Hel U8 lH Jl H 0
ol =8 = ol o Jl =
34.Donotgetdeludedwithworldliness,O'mindwardfool.Allthiscountlessfalsewealth
accompaniesnottothehereafter.Blindofignoranceisawarenotoftheimpendingpunishmentby
thehorridYama,courierofdeath.SavedarethosewithGraceofGuru,whoimbibeNaamAmrit.
Lord,HimselfistheDoerorcausestobedoneandHe,HimselfistheSaviour.3.
(PauriVarMaruM.3Ang.108788)

=. HH = l=oe HlJ Hl8o I

l HlJ Hl Hl l8 eH I
l=l = Jlu o=8l HH = I
l3 HH I8l H Jl l= HI (97)
35.Mindward,delvinginworldlyattachment,isgrabbedbydeath.Engrossedinloveof
worldliness,mortalsaresuddenlyovertakenbydeath.ThelostopportunityofNaamdevotionis
regainednot,whenoneishitbyrodofpunishingyama.SavedarethosefromYama,whoarein
intenselovewithDivine.(12.)
(VarMaruM.3Ang.1090)

=. 8 ll3 ll HcU = Hl
Hu U HH HHl = H lH =
36.DevotetoLordSupremetoreviveLoveDivineofthepast.WithoutDivinedevotion,Yamashall
givefierceblowstotheheadinthehereafter,but,O!NanakDivineNaamcanreunitewiththe
Lord.3.
(VarMaruM.1Ang.1090)

=. Jl H l o=8l HH== HH= (9)

37.HorridYama,courierofdeath,approachesnotaDivinedevotee.(15.)
(VarMaruM.3Ang.109)

=\. lHH Hl =H 8JH l=lc o= l

l3 l3H l=o8l HH Jl o= l =
38.Thedevotee,whoenshrinesmemoryofLordSupreme,suffersnotanyaffliction.Heexperiences
notthirstorpangsofhungernoryamanearshim.3.
(DakhneMaruVarM.5Ang.1102)

=\. H8 HH ol8 =H 3 = 3J Jl = H = 9 JU ()
39.Whenterribleyamagrabsbyhairthedyingmortal,thenNaamDivineistheonlySaviour.1.
Pause.(6.)
(MaruKabirJiAng.1104)

uO. HU HH ol8 =H IlJ c= 3 le l= 8HlJI

lHH H el8o Jl =ll 3U Hl 0c lJI 7 (9)
40.Nothingwillbeofavailthedayyamaseizesonebythehairanddashestoground.
WithoutthemeritofNaamdevotionorshowingcompassiontoothers,onesuffersblowstothe
faceinthehereafter.2.(1.)
(MaruKabirJiAng.1106)

u9. eH J l8o HI o03l H

= H8l8 H 3l H
J 3l Jl I J3l HI3 0 I
HH HlI H=J e =J HH = U I (7) (7)
41.Itislateafterdaybreak;awakenfromyourslumberofneglect.SaveyourNaamcommodity,
thatisbeingrobbedbyworldlyevils.EngageinloveofDivineGurusothat,awakeinDivine
devotion,youarerobbednomorebyevilthieves.ThussavedbyloveDivine,youshallnothaveto
treadpathofyamanorsufferpainandbanishedshallbethescareofyama.(2.)(2.)
(TukhariM.1Ang.1110)

u7. 8 H Hlo 3 HH o03 l8olo H

8 H Hlo l o=I Il HHlo H
8J He l=3 =H l=lo Jl H
l=U e3 3lo HH l Hlo HH = u eJ (9)
42.O'myinaptandunawaremind!AwakeninDivineWisdom.Abandonevilwaysandimbibe
VirtuesDivine.Enticedbyworldlinessduetoassociationsofpast,youshallbeseparatedfrom
DivineandloseopportunityofGodrealization.Howtocrossturbulentworldlyoceanandgetridof
deathlyscareofyamaforfearsome,isthepathofyamainthehereafter?(1.)
(TukhariM.1Ang.1112)

u=. I 80l HlI H lu 0 l3 HH HI3l l ol8o

43.AbidinginlifebyGuru'steachings,oneissavedfromthepunishingYamainhereafter.
(TukhariM.4Ang.1116)

uu. l8 = HH HH l HlJ
oU J=lJ 0c lJ = ()
44.DevoidofNaamDivine,thenonbelieversproceedtoregionofYamainthehereafter.They
sufferintolerablepainofyama'sblows.3.(7.)
(BhaironM.3Ang.1129)

u. HH3 =l Hl lI l=o l3 HH =l J lHl =

IHl l HH l o= lH Jl lo Ul u 7 (797)
45.Thosesubjecttoyama,sufferworldlyattachment,fearofdeathandafflictions.Savedarethe
Gurmukhbeings,whoimbibeNaamDivineintheirhearts,andYamadarenotapproachthem.
2.(2.12.)
(BhaironM.3Ang.1130)

u. H 3 HH l o=
H 3 eIJ H = (=) (977)
46.RecitingNaam,Yamadarenotapproachthedevotee.RecitingNaam,oneisblissfulinthe
hereafter.(3.)(12.25.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1142)

u. H3 H HlJ HH H J
H3 H HlJ HH l= =J (7) (7u=)
47.AbidinginSaintlycompany,oneissavedfromtransmigrationandyamascaresnomore.(2.)
(24.37.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1146)

u\. He H8l Jl Jl H
lHH 0ll3 o= l3H He H J= l=lc o= 3 = HH 9 JU (7=\)
48.EverprotectiveisNaamDivine.Those,whocontemplateNaam,areeverblissfulandYama
approachesthemnot.1.Pause.(25.38.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1146)

u\. HH H =l lHcl HH 3H
HuHIl3 Uu =H l8IH (=) (7\u7)
49.Banishedisthefearofbirthanddeathoftransmigrationas
IalsothescareofYama.Blossomsforththeinvertedlotuswithinwithinnerenlightenmentinholy
company.(3.)(29.42.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1148)

O. o H== =U He l3
I3 H = HH lJ
HH =l =J =3= 83
HH 3 e =l Ju = (==u)
50.LordalwayssustainsHisdevotees,caringforthemwitheverybreath.Whattotalkofsaving
fromhumanenemies,LordprotectsHisdevoteesfromYamawithHisOwnHand!3.(33.46.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1149)

9. H 3 l= l8= I
H H3 HH eJ I (9)
51.NoharmcomestothoserecitingNaamDivine.ListeningtoNaam,Yamaisscaredawayfrom
distance.(1.)

Jl lHH3 l= 0 HJ
Jl lHH3 e3 eU J (7) (=u\)
ContemplatingNaam,oneisridIofallafflictions.ContemplatingNaam,demonorevilspiritnears
not.(2.)(36.49.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1150)

7. Jl = = He I I=lJ l3 =U lHlo uH
H = eH 8 le 3l Jl8 l3 uH l8 HH 9 (=\7)
52.DevoteesofDivine,eversingingVirtuesDivine,cometoabideinAbodeDivine.Dharamraiand
hisyamaseekalwaysvisionofsuchdevotees,toattaintheirselfpurification.1.(39.52.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1151)

=. H3 H =U HH HlJ H= 3l o0 e 8l (7) (7=)

53.Saintlybeingsarestarednotbyyamanorcanheinflicteventheslightestpainuponthem.(2.)
(2.3.)
(BhaironM.3Ang.1155)

u. l8J H c H Hl3I c
HH= =l l=l o= =c = (u9)
54.Redeemedshallbethismind,ifSatguruismet.Thereafteryamadarenotinflictablow.3.
(4.16.)
(BasantM.3Ang.117677)

. Il3 l8J
l8 8 HH e3 9 (7)
55.DevoidofdevotionDivine,oneisfragmented.WithoutawarenessoftheLordCreator,yama
administersseverepunishments.1.(2.)
(BasantM.5Ang.1192)

. e eJ Hl J3 l3 HH =l 3H l=
HJ l33 = l3= U3lJ Jl H Ul u 9 (u7=)
56.PrecioushumanbodyisrenderedimmaculatelycleanwithNaamrecitationandoneisridof
Yama'sscare.Naamabidingwithinridsgreatestofsinnersofallhissins.1.(4.23.)
(SarangM.5Ang.120809)

. HU Jl8 l= el e H HH 3 J= uH l8 9 (779)
57.BestowedwithGraceDivineofCompassionateLord,Friendofthehapless,Horridyama
behaveslikegentleangelicDharamrai.1.(2.21.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1222)

\. H8 HH ol8 H= l 38 3H =U J= 9 (\\7)
58.Whenyamacomestodestroyyou,O'mortal,thenwhatshallbecomeofYou?1.(69.92.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1222)

\. Jl = lHH lH lHHlU HH== =3 o 9 (\9O9)

59.DevotingnottoNaamcontemplationevenforawhile,yamatheterribledisgracesthemortal
being.1.(78.101.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1223)

O. HJ 8H l8 l8oul lHl U8l c

U=l I8lo llJ l3l HHlJ IH c 9 (\99Ou)
60.Carryingbundleofheavy,mostserioussinsoverone'shead,allthemisdeedscometo
revelationandyamaseizesbythehair.1.(81.104.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1224)

9. le= HHe3l ol8 H=lU e=lJ H Ul Hc= (7) (\79O)

61.Slandererisdestroyedbyyamabygivingaheavyblowoverthehead.(2.)(82.105.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1224)

7. H8l l =cl HH =l =H
Jl Jl H3 H8 H 8 8l0 IH3 UeH 9 JU (9OO97=)
62.O'mother!Cutisthenooseofyama.RecitingNaamIattainedallblissevenashouseholder
whilearenouncerinspirit.1.Pause.(100.123.)
(SarangM.5Ang.122728)

=. 3 l=3 JH3 H=3 oUu l83l oH

= Uel H3 H3 HHlJ =ll H 9 (997\)
63.Lifeiswastedineating,drinkingandworldlypleasures.Thenonbelievergoesroundin
transmigrationandgettingscaldedintheheatofmother'swomb.Suchaonealsoreceives
attentionofthepunishing.1.(1.129.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1229)

u. H8 =H H l8HH oe oe H HH =l = lJ 3H lHHl o3HHl (7) (9=u)

64.Allgoeswellinpeaceandcomfort,BlissfulisNaam,withoutscareofyamainDivine
contemplation.(2.)(5.134.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1230)

. 3 =3 HJ J3 J H e H8l8o
HH el 8u HlolJ HlJ Hl8o
HHl HH I=l8o = Jl l8o =
65.Delvinginattachmentoflovetoone'ssonandwife,allendinpain.Suchabeinggoesastrayin
delusion.Themindorientedwastesawayhumanlife,O'Nanak,asDivineWill.3.
(SarangKiVarM.4Ang.1238)

. l8 Hlo Hl0 HHH HH l o= (\)

66.ListeningtoNaamDivinewithpurityandpietyofmind,Yamacannotapproach.(8.)
(SarangKiVarM.4Ang.1240)

. Hl3I = H 0 Jl H3l lo
HH= HlJ H=8l =lc 0 8lo
= 8lH lHl8o l=l Il Ilo 7O
67.AbidingbyWilloftheGuru,onemergeswithLordDivine.Horridyamaharassesnotandoneis
enlightenedbyDivineLightwithin.(20.)
(SarangKiVarM.4Ang.1245)

\. lHl H l=Hlo 8J =H =H=lJ Jl

= HH l 8u HlolJ lHU Hl Ul 0 9 (7)
68.ForsakingNaam,thosewhoengageinallotherworship,SaysNanak,theyareshackleddown
inYama'sregionforpunishment,likeathiefcaughtinhousebreaking.1.(26.)
(SalokM.3VarSarangAng.1247)

\. H = l=l0 J HH oJ=l
Jl H =e 038l HH= lHl Hl (7)
69.Allmindward,selfconceited,beingsareheldaccountable.NevercontemplatingNaamDivine,
theygetblowstotheirheadsbyyama.(27.)
(SalokM.3VarSarangAng.1247)

O. oH = H = 8J Hl= Hlo
l3 Hl= =U l03 I H H=lo
==0 =l U= Hl8o lJl olo
HH= lJ HH o= =c 83lo
= I H8l U8 Jl I =lo =O
70.Mortalsarefullofworldlydesires,hopingtoliveforlong.Thinkingoflifeaseverlasting,they
raisepalatialresidences.Theygatherwealththroughdeceitfulandfoulmeans.O'demonicbeing!
YourlifeisslippingawayandYamaiskeepingacountofyourremainingbreaths.O'Nanak!Saved
arethose,whotakerefugeoftheSaviourGuru.30.
(SarangKiVarAng.1248)

9. l l l3 =e =e Hl8o HJ Hol8
eH l8 H l=Hlo H H lH HHl8
lHl =l3 l3H H=l ee lH= HHl8
HH = =J IJ =clo l=l l=l o=lJ Hl8 (9)
71.Delvinginattachmentofworldliness,worldlyscholarsengageindisputeddiscussions.They
forsakeNaamforloveofdualityofworldlinessandthefoolishofmindheadforseverepunishment.
TheyservenottheirCreatorLord,Whosustainsthem.Yama'ssnarealwaysensnaresthemaround
theirnecksandtheygoroundintransmigration.(1.)
(SalokM.3VarSarangAng.1249)

7. e = l8= e
l8= e H=3= HHe3
l8= e I I 3l ul8
=e e l8 9 (7)
72.OnesufferspainofDivineseparationandpangsofhunger.Thereisalsoscareofthemighty
yama.Afflictionsofbodytooattackthemortalbeing.Theignorantphysicianknowsnotmedicine
forallthesemelodies.1.(2.7.)
(MalarM.1Ang.1256)

=. HH He l= l=lJ =l8 l=H Jl l

JUH = I J lHl H HH=l (7) (=)
73.Themindorientedareforlornandlonelyalways,ascompanyofmortalsisunreliable.Great
afflictionisone'sselfconceit,punishedbyyamawithblowstothehead.(2.)(3.)
(MalarM.3Ang.1258)

u. lH lH Hl HH H8l
HH= H l3 l3 I=8l
Hl3I H= HH =l =l 0=8l (9) (799)
74.Deludedmindwardmortalsmakeroundsoftransmigration.Theyarepunishedbyyamaand
disgracedalways.DevotiontoSatgurufreesfromcontrolofyama.(1.)(2.11.)
(MalarM.3Ang.1261)

. Jl = 0 oulolJ I H8le 3I
lHl Hu HlI Uu Jl8 =c HH =I (9u)
75.DevotiontoSatgurufreesfromcontrolofyama.ContemplateDivineNaam,asDivineWordis
amineofpreciousJewels,ofcountlessblessings.Abideinholycompany,sothatyouareredeemed
andtheaccountingofdeedstoYamaisended.(14.)
(KanrreKiVarAng.1318)

TheRewardofBeingRespectfultotheGurmukhs:

. 3u HJl l3 u = = u H8l
H = HlU =J U =U HH =l 38 J8l u=
76.PraisingThee,0'Lord,areblessedwithNaamwealth,thatisrealwealthforNanak.Whosoever
showsrespecttoDivinedevoteesissoughtnotbypunishingyama.4.3.
(ParbhatiM.1Ang.1328)

Hereisthewonderofallwonders!Evenifsomeoneaddressesrespectfullythemerchantsof
NaamWealth,singersofDivineVirtues,suchaoneissavedfromyamawhiledying.Thisisthe
reallifeexperienceinthecaseofonepersonallyknownindividual.Itisonlyaboutsevenyears
back,thataverysimpletonandilliteratepersonfrommyvillagewasinveryhighspiritswhile
dying.Neverdidheutterasighofpain,butremainedcheerful.Hewasabsolutelyilliterate,
unfamiliarwithGurmukhiletters.HewasignorantofNaamandGurbani.SuchwasInderSingh,my
childhoodplaymate.Hemostlyspenthistimeinadjoiningvillage,Raipur,inaGurdwarawitha
godlyperson,BhaiSajjanSingh.Thereheengagedhimselfinlovingserviceofallvisitors.He
enjoyeddoingthisvoluntaryserviceanditcametohimashisnature.Hewouldaddressall
particularlydevotedGursikhs,as'Sir'respectfully.Itwashisnormalattitudeandhabit.Neverdid
heutteranunsavouryword.Normallygoingabouthisselfassigneddutyofvoluntaryservice,he
fellsick.Hewashardlyconfinedtobedforcoupleofdays.BhaiSajjanSingh,belovedofGuru,a
Gurmukh,servedInderSinghtohisbestduringhissickness.BhaiSahibdescribed,thatneverdid
hehearawordinpainfromInderSingh.Wheneverasked,"InderSingh,howdoyoufeel?"He
alwaysreplied,"Iaminhighspirits."ConversingrespectfullywithSikhsaroundhim,hedeparted
mostpeacefully.Heneversufferedanypain.HimselfanardentGursikhofhighSpirituality,Bhai
SajjanSingh,whoisstillliving,describesthatBhaiInderSinghwasredeemedbyhissweetwords
fromthehorridyama.

. H3 =l Hu H HIl3 Jl =ll3 3 3l
=J = 8 HH IHl le Hl 9 (9)
77.Withdustofholyfeet,abidinginsaintlycompanyandsingingDivineVirtues,swimacross
worldlyocean.Whatcanthescaredyamado,whenLordabidesintheheartofaGurmukh?1.(17.)
(ParbhatiM.1Ang.1332)

\. lH I e I Hl HI
Hl3I c HH 3c lHH ul J= HHI 7 (99=)
78.EngagedinNaamdevotion,painfleesawayfromthoseundertheshelterofSaviour,Lord.
MeetingSatguru,theDivinelydestinedareharassednotbyYama.2.(1.13.)
(ParbhatiM.5Ang.1341)

\. =8l UH lJlJ = Hl lJ
8=H Jl = H l8 8u HH l HlJ =u
79.O'Kabir!Adorningwhitesandchewingbetelleaf,Mortalsareboundforregionofyamas
withoutNaamdevotion.34.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1366)

\O. =8l Hl 8lu =U HH = l3H=

lHl l8J HHo lHlHo H Hlo l=eI 9uO
80.O'Kabir!Yamadarenotinsultmyintellect,asIchosetoengageinDivineContemplationof
Lord,Creatorofthisyama.140.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1371)

ThisquotealsoestablishesthatYamaisalsopartofDivinecreationandnotmerelyfigmentof
imagination.

\9. =8l IJIl0 lU =c8 = = lJ Il8U H

ol8 uH l8 = 8l0lJ uH uH 9u7
81.O'KabirDeeplyinvolvedinfamilylove,leftasideisDivinecontemplation.Delvinginworldly
illusion,suddenlyIamfacedwithyamaofDharamrai.142.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1372)

\7. =8l c 3 UH H I3 lHJ l8

H HJl 8J HH H l8 99
82.O'Kabir!Betterthanabeautifulcityiswildernessofaforest,wherethereisGodlySaint
(engagedinDivineDevotion).WithoutabelovedofGod,aplaceislikeyama'sregionforme.151.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1372)

\=. =8l HH = I 8 J UJ Jl HlJo Hl8

8= H Hu HlJ lHlU l3l lo o0l l8 \
83.O'Kabir!Mostscaringaretheblowsbyyamainthehereafter,thatareunbearable.Iwas
blessedwithmeetingtheSaintlyGuru,whotookmeunderHisshelter.Thus,Igotredeemedfrom
yama.78.
(SalokKabirJiAng.1368)

\u. =le eJ el=l 8 leo H= 8lJ ol8

I l3 =c lco el= Il8o 8l8 u\
84.O'Farida!Ivisionedwithmyowntwoeyesarrivalofyama.Yamatookcontrolofbodyofthe
dyingmortal,robbingawaythesoulbeinganddepartedtothehereafter,leavingbehindthe
unseeingeyesandbodyasmereheapofash.48.
(SalokFaridAng.1380)

InIslamicterminology"Malik"orangelofdeathmeansYama,thecourierofdeathwhovisitsthe
dying.

\.=le l =l H==l ccl I H

oH8l =H3 = =l l oH \
85.O'Farid!Destroyedisthemortalframewhenlifeends.Whoisbeingvisitedtodaybythe
courierofdeath?68.
(SalokFaridJiAng.1381)

\. HU 3 H eJl 0 l ol
ol8U 8e el l=l0 =l3 oHl 8l
H= HU3 H o=Hl H e=H l
l3 lolo 8lo oI le3 8l
=J 8e 0lo 0J Hlo e =l
=le oH lH =l3 el l=l0 eIJ o8 =lH 9OO
86.Workingthroughhumanbodyofthreeandahalfmoundsiswaterandfoodforsustainingit.
Mortalbeingscometotheworldentertaininglotofhopesanddesires.Whendeathcallcomeswith
visitingyama,heshattersall.Thelovingbrotherstiethedeadbodyincoffintothebierforfinal
departure.Loandbehold!Amortaldepartsbeingcarriedawaybythefourpallbearers.Thedeeds
performedinlifeshallbeartheirfruitinthehereafter.100.
(SalokFaridJiAng.1383)

\. IH3l HH HlJ H= H0 l8 HHl8o (7\)

87.AbidinginGurmat,DivineWisdom,yamacannotharassandonemergeswithDivineNaam.
(28.)
(SalokM.4Ang.1424)

EnoughGurbaniquotationshavebeengiventoestablishtherealexistenceofYama.Ifstillthe
Sikhs,proclaimingfaithinGurbani,entertaindoubt,thenitistheirgreatmisfortune.Theirnon
beliefcannotbringescapefromYamaintheend.Yama'spunishingrodshallcertainlygiveblowto
thehead,thatisunbearable.Unfortunatearethenonbelieversinexistenceofyama,astheygo
ondelvinginsinfullivingfearlessly,forsakingteachingsofGurbaniandNaamdevotion.Naamand
revealedGurbanialonecanbetheSaviourfromthefearsomeyama.AlltheWorldlymortalsare
strayingtowardsselfruinationinabsenceoffearDivine.Noneelsecanprovideshelterexcept
LordCreator.TheSikhs,faithfultotheGuru,musthaveardentFaithinTruthofGurbani.Iftheir
faithwavers,itisonlyanindicationoftheirimpendingruin.Theyfailtoengageinescapement
fromyama.

ThefollowingchapteronDharamrai,ChitttarGupt,etc.,callsforspecialattention.Torestrictsize
ofbook,Ishallnowconfinetominimumdescription.
CHAPTER13DHARAMRAI,CHITTARGUPTANDTRANSMIGRATION

AmongthevastcreativeVirtuesoftheCreativeLord,therearemanysuchVirtuesthatdefy
description.GurbanirevealsthatDivineCreationhasnotjustoneVishnu,butcountlessofthem,
notonlyourearthbutcountlessgalaxies,CountlessShivasarebeingcreatedanddestroyedand
countlessBrahmasareengagedincreating.AttheDooroftheAilPowerfulLord,Creatorand
Sustainer,arewaitingcountlessIndrasinservice,countlesscouplesofthemaleandfemale
creativeforces,'SivSakti',remainsubordinatetoHisWill.Gurbanialsoreferstotherealitythat
DharamraiisacreationofLord!TheFifthNanakwithHisVastVisionDivinesuppliesevidenceof
inaccessibleandincomprehensible,limitlesscreationundertheauthorityoffollowingGurbani:

=lc l8H =l o=3

=lc 8JH H = uHH
=lc HJH Ul8 HH8
=lc 8JH HI HH 8 9
oH ul Il=e JH
8l H=U I l8Hu 9 JU
=lc Hl8o H = H==l8
=lc Hlo H =l lHJHl8
=lc UH 3 olI
=lc I3 8H3 Jl HlI 7
=lc 3l3 =3 HH=
=lc l8e U J eo
=lc 8= H =l leHcl HlJ
=lc H H =l =lHl3 lJ =
=lc lo3 J H = e
=lc o 0l3 l8HHe
=lc H=l3 lH= olIo=
=lc Hlo e= ou u
=lc 3lu H = 0 H
=lc l=3 H3 H 0
=lc Hl =3 H
=lc l8Hu o= eH
=lc HlJH H =l lH JH
=lc UH3l3 H =l =3 8JHH
=lc U Ul3 lH HlJ
=lc I 3 I HlJ
=lc lIol =ulJ lIo
=lc luol u3 luo
=lc 3lH 3 Jl =3
=lc HlH Hl HlJ J3
ol=I3 u oI0 HoHl l lJo =c o3HHl
H3 =3 eU 3 =H
= =U Il =lU IH \7
CountlessareincarnationsofVishnu.CountlessgalaxiesserveasHisplacestopractice
righteousness.CountlessareShiva'sCreatedanddestroyed.CountlessBrahmasareengagedinthe
workofcreation.1.
SuchismyAllPowerfulLordSupreme,thatIcannotexplainHisinnumerableVirtues.1.Pause
CountlessmammonsserveasHismaids.CountlessbeingsserveasHisbed.Countlesscreated
beingsserveasHislimbs.CountlessdevoteesabidebyThee.2.
CountlessemperorssaluteThee.CountlessIndraswaitattheDoor.BlissofCountlessheavenslies
inThyGlanceofGrace.CountlessareThyPricelessNames.3.
CountlessareblowingconchatHisDoor.CountlessareThyarenasofwondrousplays.Countless
couplesofSivSaktiwaitforDivineCommand.CountlessarebeingssustainedbyThee.4.
CountlessholyshrinesarerepresentedinThyLotusFeet.CountlessholybeingsreciteThyCharming
Naam.CountlessareworshippersengagedinThyWorship.ThouAlonepervadeinAllThyCreation
andthereisnoneotherbesides.5.
CountlessisThyPraise,PureandImmaculate.CountlessBrahmassingThyGlories.Countlessare
thedoomsandrecreationsinatwinkle.CountlessareThyVirtues,beyondcount.6.
CountlesssagesdeliberateonKnowledgeDivine.CountlesscontemplatorsContemplateThee.
Countlessasceticsperformpenances.Countlesssilentasceticsremaininsilence.7.
O'Lord,EternalandInaccessible,Thoupervadeallbeings,Knowingtheinnermostthoughts.
WhereverIlook.Thouabide.NanakisblessedwithenlightenmentwithThyGrace.8.2.5.
(BhaironM.5Ang.115657)

Thelastlineabovereveals,thatinvisibleDivineplayhasbeenenvisionedbyFifthNanakGuruwith
theGraceofCreatorLordGuru.ThoughordinarypeoplecannotexperiencethisVastCreationof
AllPowerful,LordSupremeyetSikhsoftheGuruhaveunwaveringFaithintheTruthofthis
revelationbytheGuru.SomebelovedGurmukhdevoteesarebestowedbytheGuruwithVision
Divine.TheytoohavedirectexperienceofthevisionoflimitlessGodlycreation.Allthedoubtsof
FaithfulGursikhs,believingGurbanitobetheEternalTruth,arebanished,whentheyrecitedaily
theEssenceofSpiritualWealth,JapJiSahib,theKeytoImmenseknowledgerevealedinSriGuru
GranthSahib.ThereitisstatedinthelastSalok,whenthedevoteebowsinlovingdevotion
towardstheendofrecitation,that:

0lIo8lo 8lo8lo =0 uH Jel

=Hl o ol = = el
lHl H luol8o I8 HH=l3 =l
= 3 H UH =3l cl l 9
AllthegoodandbaddeedsofmortalsarereviewedinpresenceofDharamrai.Itisallone'sown
doing,thateitherheattainsnearnesstotheLordorbecomesadistantone.Thosewhoengagein
Naamcontemplation,havevindicatedtheirlabouroflove,DevotionDivine.O'Nanak!Shinetheir
facesinDivineSplendourandmanyotherstooareredeemedalongwiththem.1.
(SalokSriJapJiSahibAng.8)

Thisclearlyimplies,thatLordlycreatedKing,Dharamrai,surveysdeedsofthemortalsinhis
presence,whentheyareusheredintohispresenceafterdeath.HowevertheNaam
contemplators,devotingtothelabourofLoveDivine,donothavetofaceDharamrai.Infactthey
receivehonourfromhim.ThoselackingfaithinGurmat,engagedinothertypesofworship,dogo
tothecourtofDharamrai.ThisisforcertainandaffirmedintheaboveGurbaniSalok.Inthelight
offoregoing,noGursikhcandisbelievetherealexistenceofDharamrai.

ItisaccordingtoWillDivine,thattheGurmukhsaregracedwithDivineSplendourandproceed
honourablytoAbodeDivineandreceiveRobeofHonour.Thoseenjoyingtheirnearnessarealso
redeemed,escapingDharamrai'scourtandtransmigration.Allthose,whoarenotsoblessed,go
roundincyclesofbirthsanddeathoftransmigration.ThisisdepictedinJapJiSahibthus,"Some
goroundintransmigrationalways".SuchistheGurmatlawofDivinedispensing.

Onecrossestheterrible,turbulentworldlyoceanthroughconstantdevotiontoGuru'sWord,
Gurmantar,receivedduringinitiation,GurmatNaam.Thussaved,oneisridoftransmigration,
exemptedfromDharamrai'sCourtandinsteadisleddirectlytotheAbodeofGuru.Those,who
haveremainedunawareoftheGurmatNaam,WAHEGURU,havegottosuffertransmigration.

H H8le 3J l03 l8
lHl IHl H 8lo Hl HH o= Hl8 9 JU (9)
O'mymind!SwimacrossworldlinesswithloveofGuru'sWord.Those,whoremainedunawareof
Naam,revealedbyGuru,keepdyingandgettingrebornintransmigration.1.Pause.(15.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.19)

Thisproves,thatmortals,devoidofNaam,nonbelievers,havetosuffertransmigration.The
liberationliesinboardingtheTrueShipoftheGuru,ofcontemplatingteachingsoftheGuruand
thuscrossingtheturbulentWorldlyOcean.Others,innumerousnonbelievingmortals,bloated
withselfconceitgetdrownedinthewhirlpooloftransmigration.Countlessarebornintodifferent
speciesoflifeanddietoberebornagainandagain.

= 8l H0 =l 3lo I =l0l
l8l= o=lJ l8l= H=Jl l oJ=l (9) (9)
ONanak!TheshipofDivineTruthferriesoneacrosswhilecontemplatingGuru'steachings.
Countlessothers,fullofselfconceit,keepgoingincyclesofdeathandrebirth.(1.)(16.)
(SriRagM.1Ang.20)

Thecountlessselfconceitedmortals,mindward,keepdyingandgettingrebornoverandover
again.ThefollowingGurbanireaffirmstheprincipleoftransmigrationaccordingtoGurmatasalso
oftherealexistenceofDharamrai.

Jl Hl H0 H0 3 H l= 3 0l
0UHlJ 3He l= l8 I c l
Jl HlU 8H 8lH 8 H He Hl
I Hel H= =l H0 IlJ Il 9
H H lH 3 H Jl8
IH3l H HJlo eH o= =l8 9 JU
uH l8 J=H J 8lJ H0 uH 8l0l
eH l8 eHc o3H UJ 3l H=
oluo3Hl Jl I 3H Hl HlJ 8= Hl
l3 =l H= uH l8 = u H=J 7 (=O=)
O'Lord,EternalandTrue!AlllieswithinThycontrol.InnumerousonesyearnforTheeinvain,
withoutmeetingtheEnlighteningGuru.ItisThyGraceDivinethatonebecomeseverblissfulandis
blessedwithDivinedevotionofUnfathomableLordbytheMercifulGuru.1.
O'mymind!PeacecomestotheNaamimbued.SingPraisesofNaamDivinethroughteachingsof
Guru,asthereisnoneelsebesidesLordTrue.I.Pause.
DharamraiisunderDivineinstructiontodispenseTrueJustice.Allthosesinners,delvinginduality
ofworldlinessformhissubjects.Divinedevotees,engrossedinLoveDivineofLord,TreasureHouse
ofVirtues,enshrineHimalwaysintheirhearts.TheyareservedbyDharamrai.GlorytoTheir
Maker,LordCreator!2.(30.63.)
(SriRagM.3Ang.3839)

O'Lord!ThouareEternalBeingandEmbodimentofTruth!NothingelseisrealbesidesThee,O'
TruthIncarnate!AllareunderThyWillSupremeandareadministeredbyThee.SuchisthyWill
Divine,thatwithoutmeetingTrueSatguruandbeingblessedbyHim,allmortalskeep,making
roundsoftransmigration.ThereisnootherEnlightener,butSatguruAlone,whocansavemortals
fromthewhirlpooloftransmigration.ThroughthemediationofSatguru,whomsoever,O'
CompassionateLord!ThouGrace,isSavedandremainseverblissful.O'UnfathomableLord!
Those,blessedbySatguruengageinThydevotionalServiceofNaamContemplationandremain
everimbuedinNaamdevotioninthelightofGurmat,neverpayinganyheedtodualityof
worldliness.TheyareultimatelyredeemedandhonouredinCourtDivine.DharamraiisDivinely
ordainedtoadministerTrueJustice.Onlythemortalsengagedinworshipofdualityformsubjects
ofDharamrai.Those,whoenshrineDivineLoveintheirheartsatalltimesaredirectlycontrolled
byLordSupreme.Dharamrai'sjurisdictiondoesnotincludeDivinedevoteesandinsteadheserves
theseDivinelyglorifiedandbelovedsofLord.Whattotalkofstaringattheminanger,hebecomes
mostpliantservanttothem.ThisisallWillDivine!DharamraiiscreationoftheCreatorLordand
abidesalwaysbyHisWill.LordCreatorhasordainedtheprincipleoftransmigrationandmortalsgo
throughitinaccordancewithWillDivine.

l8= HHl H8e = 8ul 8lu =l8o

0UHlJ l=l l=l o= l8u HH I=l8o u (7u)
SomemindwardmortalslovenotWordDivineandaretieddownincycleoftransmigration.Going
roundcountlessbirthsintransmigrationarethosewhowasteawaytheirhumanlifeinvain.4.
(7.24.)
(SriRagM.3Ang.69)

Manyarethenonbelievingmortals,whohavenoloveforWordDivine.Theycarenottoseek
Guru'sBaptismtogetinitiatedinGurMantar.Theyremainbloatedwiththeirownsellconceit.So
engrossedarctheyinegotism,thatalltheirlifeislostinthoughtsofperceivedpersonalgrandeur.
Thustheywasteawayhumanlifeandgoroundinrepeatedcyclesoftransmigration.Thefollowing
Gurbaniillustrateshowtheworldlygreatundergorebirthandlifeofspecialspecies.

H lH= lH=elo H I l8Hu

8I HJ= HJ 0 J=H o=
I 3HH 8J l8ul 0l8 lI lJo
l0l3 ol8U 8JH 3 H =l Hl Il8o (97)
Enjoyingvastruleoverothers,landedpropertyandhighposition;Beautifulwelllaidgardensand
commandingimplicitobedience;Engrossedinpleasurablepursuitsofvarioustypes,ifoneforsakes
LordSupremethenheisledintothelifeofasnakeonrebirth.6.(1.26.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.70)

Themindwardmortal,negligentofSpirituality,remainsengrossedinenjoymentofpersonalrule,
landedpropertyandhighofficialstatus.Heisdrunkwithvariousthoughtsofselfconceitandself
centeredness,thatalwayskeepshimintoxicatedandobliviousofreality.Heisenticedbybeautiful
gardensordrunkwithpowerofruleoverothers.Hisbloatedselfconceitleadshimtototal
disregardofallothers.Attimesheengagesinficklepleasurablepursuits.Neverdoeshe
rememberLordSupremeevenforaninstant.Hisvarietyofinterestleavesnoscopeforspirituality.
Howcansuchaonedetachfromsweetworldliness,tothinkofGod?SaysGuruNanak,thatsucha
mortalisledtothelifeofasnake.Whatapitiableandhorridstateisthis!Notjustonebut
countlessbeingsaredestinedtosufferthisfate.Livingthelifeofsnakes,theysufferforlongtime.
Snakesaboundinnumbers,asnumerousaretheworldlymortals,whoremainengrossedinabove
worldlypleasurablepursuits,thataresinfulinnature.Beassured,thatdelvinginselfconceitof
worldlinesslikeworldlypower,property,influence,beautifulgardens,etc.andpleasurable
pursuitsofshows,theatreandothermodernentertainmentsshallwithoutfailleadonetolifeofa
snake.Theworldlinessisonlytransitoryandpassingphasebutconsequentsufferingisforvery
long.Whatcanbeworsethanalongandmiserableexistenceinsnakelife?Attheendofthislong
sufferinglife,awaitshellofforlorndarknessinthehereafter,withoutanyescape.

8J3 ulU o0=3 H lH ll3

H3 l3 H3 8lo HH HlI ll3
H= 3=H8e 8e HlU HlU HIl =l3
l0l3 ol8U 8JH 3 l H3l el3
Highlyrich,unblemished,enjoyingfameandfollowingwellacknowledgedtraditions;Inloving
relationshipwithparents,children,familyandfriends;Guardedbypersonalarmyofwellarmed
soldiers,andabandofimplicitlyobedientfollowers,yetifoneforsakesLordSupreme,heisbound
forhellinthehereafter.7.
(SriRagM.5Ang.7071)

Whatadrearyandmiserablefate!Theworldlyrichandwellacknowledgedmortalsarehell
bound.WithouttheGraceofNaamSaviour,theworldlyrichesareofnoavail.Theirworldlyfame
andgoodnessareofnoconsequenceinthehereafter.Noneofworldlymortalshowsoeverclose
andwellmeaningcannotprovideanysolace.Allthehankeringofsinfullifetoprovidecomfortand
wellbeingoffriendsandfamilywithaneyeonreturnoffavourinfutureofhereaftercomesto
nought.Allthearmyofwellarmedpersonalguardscannotsave,thoughonepridedinthemwith
selfassuranceandselfconceit.Thepraisingflatterersjustturnawaytheireyes,whenfavourcan
begainednomore.Inshortthereisnoredemptionforthehellbound.TheLordSupremeandHis
NaamSaviourhadneverbeenthoughtofandDivineSupportforsaken.Thusonemustsufferhell!
ReadingorlisteningtotheabovequotedGurbani,ifonestillpersistsindoubtandunconcern,then
heisinvitingalltheafflictionofthewarningnotes.Thesweetworldlypleasuresputonein
slumberofignorance,butawakenhemust,eveniftoolate,whenoneisrudelyshakenupin
horrorofdeathandonsetofnewlifeinhereafter.Whoknowswhentheopportunityofhumanlife
willreappearinthetorturousroundsoftransmigrationoflowerspecies?Thereiscertainlyalong
periodsofrebirthsanddeaths.

Hl3I lHl Hl=U H8le =l3 =l0

o3l lIo ol8U lH3= J HHl
0UHlJ = l8o Hl HH Jl8 o (9)
ThosewhoservenotSatguru,contemplatingnotHisWord,aredevoidofenlighteningspiritual
knowledgeandthesemortalsarespirituallydead.Destinedaretheytomakeroundsof
transmigrationandsufferdisgracefullyrepeatedbirthsanddeaths.(1.)
(SriRagKiVarSalokM.3Ang.88)

Those,whodonotgetinitiatedbySatguruinhumanlifeandadoptnotGursikhi,tobecome
followersofHisteachingsandengagenotinNaamdevotion,wasteawaytheirlivesinblind
ignorance.TheonlySourceofSpiritualKnowledgeisNaamDevotionanddevoidofthisallworldly
mortalsarespirituallydead.Theyareverilythewalkingdead!Tohelpthemoutofthisslumberof
ignoranceandspiritualsuicide,theymustsuffertransmigration.Thisisindeedalongand
disgracefulsuffering.Thedeepselfloveandpleasurableworldlypursuitsofyouthcompletely
excludeallthoughtofthehereafterandaccountingforpersonaldeeds.HowevertheDivineLaw
mustprevail.

uH l8 H8 =lH 8= 38 l=o H88 =l8

=J = eH J l l H8 Jl el8 7 (9u)
ConfrontedwithDharamrai,howwillyoufareO'fool!SaysNanak,insecondphaseofyouthfullife,
mortalisundertheswayofworldlinessofyouthfulpleasures.2.(1.4.)
(SriRagM.5Ang.77)

HereGurumakesitloudandclearthatDharamraihastobeconfrontedinthehereafterfor
personalaccountingofpastdeeds.Howbadlyshallasinfulfaretheninthehereafterinthecourt
ofDharamrai!EnsnaredbyhisYamas,heshallsufferblows.Livinginfool'sparadise,onegoeson
saying,"ThereisneitherhereafternoranyDharamrai.Thesearemerelyscaringillusionsofmind."
However,Truthshallberevealedintimetocomeandoneshallhaveplentytorepentfor.The
opportunitytoacceptGurmatTeachingsasTruthDivineandtoliveaccordingtoWisdomDivine
wouldhavebeenlost,leavingonefullofremorseandrepentance.Thefaithfulbelieversdonot
havetofaceDharamrai'sCourt.Itisnonbeliefthatleadsonetoengageinsinfuldoingswitha
mistakenfeelingofimpunity.Worldlyyouthfulinterestsandpleasureseekingarenotamenableto
Gurmatofspiritualdiscipline.ThosewhodevelopearlyinterestinNaamdevotionandremain
engrossedinTrueLoveDivine,theybecometruefollowersofGurmat,tobecomehighlyevolved
beings,Gurmukhs.Gurmukhsarethose,whoengageinardentloveforNaamdevotionafterbeing
initiatedbytheGuru.TheycometorealizeGodevenintheirearlyyouth.Dharamraidarenot
questionsuchrealizedbeingsinthehereafter.Theaccountoftheirdeedsshowsaheavycredit
balanceandnothingatallisowing.

uH l8 =l 8=l Hl Jl Jl H l=
Hu l8ol 8lo IHl Jl eH le 9 (9)
TheaccountingbeforeDharamraiandanyduesowingtohimareendedwithNaammeditation.
Theyoungbride,soulofaGurmukh,comestorealizeLordinthislifeitself1.(1.)
(SriRagM.4ChhantAng.78)

TheloversofWordDivine,Naamdevotees,enlightenedGurmukhshaveneithertogoforself
accountingtocourtofDharamrainordotheysuffertransmigration.Endedistheirrepeated
rebirthinvariousspeciesoflife,whiletheworldlynonbelieversareheadedforthis.

l3H oIl H HH
olH 8J3 oJ=
Hl Hl HH l3 I=8 ol l8u HH I==lo =
I = H8e = l= 8
o H 3 l3= H
l=l UJ H H J= HJH Hl0 HH=lo u (9\9\)
Theworldlymortalsburnwithfireofunquenchabledesires.Theysufferlotofgreed,prideandself
conceit.Losingopportunityofhumanlifeinvain,theyaredisgracedinrepeateddeathsandbirths
oftransmigration.3.
RarefewdevotetoGuru'sWordwithspiritualawareness.TheawarenessofSpiritualwisdom
dawnsonlythroughselfeffacement.ThenonediesnotagainandagainandmergesinDivine
throughSpiritualEquipoise.4.(18.19.)
(MajhM.3Ang.120)

Alltheworldlymortalsaregettingscorchedinthefireofunquenchablethirstforworldliness.The
worldlygreed,selfconceitandpridehavefullswayontheirminds,leavingnoscopeorthought
forspirituality.ForsakentotallyisNaamdevotion.Theobviousconsequenceistransmigrationof
repeatedbirthsanddeaths.Themortalshavelostallsenseofhumandignityanddependabilityof
character.WastegoesthegiftDivineofhumanlife!

RareistheoneacquaintedwithWordoftheGuru,GurMantar.SuchaonepracticesNaam
devotionandisblessedwithDivineknowledge.Helivesalifeofcompleteselfeffacementand
absolutehumility.Selfconceitofselfhoodistherootcauseofallmalady,ofendlessdesiresand
burninginworldliness.Pursuitofworldlinessgivesbirthtovitiatedcharacterwithevilsofworldly
attachment,prideandgreed,etc.Theone,whoisabletokillselfhoodwithpracticeofGuru's
Word,getswellorganisedinlifeandgetsenlightenmentofmind.Inhighspiritualityofequipoise,
suchaoneeasilymergesintoDivine.Nomoredoeshesufferstransmigrationthatallothers
engrossedinworldlinessaredestinedtosuffer.

Theworldlyscripturalknowledgeisofnoconsequence,asthescholarshipofworldlyduality
cannotsavefromtransmigrationnorleadtoredemption.Ratheroneisenmeshedmoreandmore
inworldlinessandconsequenttransmigrationwithmoreandmoreficklecunningnesslearnt
throughdiplomacyandworldlycleverness.

HH lJ l3 =J=lJ
eH l8 HJ e =lJ
l8lo H3 l= H Jl l=l l=l Hl o=lo 9
Themindwardmortalsacquirelearningandarecalledscholars,Pandits.Theysufferlotofpain,
delvinginduality.Engrossedinpoisonousworldliness,theylosealLotherawarenessandgoround
intransmigration!1.
(MajhM.3Ang.12728)

HereisanotherpieceofGurbanithatdescribesseriesofrebirthsintransmigrationandcallsfor
deepthought.

=8l HH 8 =lc 3I
=8l HH IH Hl =I
=8l HH l H Jl8U
=8l HH J= l8 Hl8U 9
lH HIelH lH =l 8lo
l0= l8J eJ HHlo 9 JU
=8l HH H lIl =lo
=8l HH I lJl lo
=8l HH H =l Ul8o
0UHlJ Hl Hl8o 7
HuHlI l8U HH l3
=l H= H Jl Jl IHl3
l3olI H olH
Hl=3 HlJ eIJ = = (=7)
Countlessbirthsarespentinlifeofinsectsandmoths.Manymorearethebirthsaselephants,fish
anddeer.Manyarethelivesspentasbirdsandsnakes.Manytimesisonebornasthefourlegged
animal,ofyokedbulls.1.
Itisafteralongtimes,thatyouareblessedwithhumanlife.Thisistherareopportunitytomeet
TheLord,availofit!1.Pause.
Manyarethelivesspentasstonesandhills.Manyatimewasoneabortedinpregnancyandsuffer
miscarriage.Manytimesoneundergoeslifeasvegetationandgrownbranches.Thusgoesonthe
transmigrationofinnumerablebirths.2.
NowyouareblessedwithhumanlifeandholySaintlycompany.EngageinardentServiceof
GurmatNaamdevotion.Renounceprideandfalsehoodofselfconceit.Divinelyacceptedarethose
ridoffilthofselfhoodandselfconceittobecomeimmaculatelyclean.3.(3.72.)
(GaurriGuareriM.5Ang.176)

TheabovequotedGurbaniisavividdescriptionoflifeintransmigrationandfullofwarningadvice.
Manylivesarepassedasinsectsandmoths,yetmorearespentaselephants,fishesanddeer.The
cyclesofrebirthsincludelifeasbirdsandvarietyofsnakes;fourleggedanimalslikehorsesand
yokedoxen.Itisonlyafteralongtimethatoneisblessedwithhumanlife.O'mortalbeing,thisis
yourrareopportunityofGodrealization.Ifthisislost,whatliesaheadisresumptionoflifeofall
sortsofweirdspeciesofneveendingtransmigration.Whoknowswhentheopportunityofhuman
lifewillbeofferedagain,ifatall?ItisabsolutelyessentialtoremainengrossedinNaamdevotion
toachieveobjectiveofhumanlifeofGodrealization.Losenotthisopportunity,rareandGift
Divine!

Horridisthefate,aftermissingthisgreatchance,ofperpetualsufferinginrepeatedbirthsand
deaths.Verylongisthistorturousperiodoftransmigration.Manylivesarejustaborted
pregnancies,notevengettingrebornbutsufferhellishconfinementfromwombtowomb.Imagine
thishorror!Thenthereislifeofvegetationgrowthofvariousplantsandtrees,ofstonesandhills.
Countlessisthevarietyoflifeundertransmigrationandneverending,too.O'mortal!Blessedis
thelifeashumanbeing.Overandaboveisthechanceofferedtoyoutoabideinholy,Saintly
companyofGuru'sHouse.Highlypreciousisthischancethatholdsthegreatestpossibility.Serve
theholycongregationasmuchaspossibleandremaineverengrossedinDivinecontemplation.
Renouncecompletelyfalseworldlyprideandselfconceit.ThusshallyoubeDivinelyacceptedhere
inthislifeandhereafterinCourtDivine.

WithoutredemptionthroughGraceDivine,thereisnoescapefromtransmigration.Doesthe
ContemplationofthisShabad,Divinerevelation,leaveanyscopefordoubtintheprincipleof
transmigrationinDivinedispensation?Highlyunfortunatearethenonbelievers,ungratefulto
LordSupremeandHisNaamEfficacious.TheirdisbeliefcannotshutawaytherealityofDharamrai
andtheywillhavetobeartheblowsof,hisyamasinthehereafter.EvidencefromGurbani:
e e H=l l8
l3H HJlJ e3 uHl8 9 (\9u)
EatinganddrinkingofDivinebounty,yetonedeniesLord.Heisverilyunderthegazeofyamaof
Dharamrai.1.(78.147.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.195)

Bloatedwithselfconceit,themortal,whodoesnotgiveadamntoallothers,isdisgracedby
Dharamraiinthehereafter.

l=H 8e ol oJ=l
uH l8 l3H = ol (7)
Uncaringofothersistheselfconceitedone.Dharamraidisgraceshiminthehereafter.(2.)
(GaurriSukhmaniM.5Ang.278)

CouldthissayinginSukhmaniSahibbeinvain?Dharamrai'sexistenceisestablishedinthis.How
farcanonedeny?TheegoistmustsufferdisgracedispensedbyDharamraiinhisCourt.Itisfurther
revealedthus:

H8 I HJ HI HlI Hl8
38 I uH l8 el8 HHl8 (u)
Aslongasoneisembroiledinloveforworldliness.HeispunishedbyDharamrai.(4.)
(GaurriSukhmaniM.5Ang.278)

Itisevident,thatthosemuddledupwithworldlyattachmentarecertainlypunishedbyDharamrai
inthehereafter.Thatishisassignedduty.HeistoadministerTrueJusticeafterdeliberation,to
punishtheguiltysinnersandupholdrighteousones.Eventherighteousfaithfulonesareadjudged
verycarefully,buttheyarepronouncedtohaveacquittedwellhereitself,whilestillliving.Theydo
noteverfaceDharamraiforaccounting.ChittarGuptalsodoesnotbotherthem.

HJ 0 HI3l =c
el Jl UJ H 3 8c 7
HJ o=c 8J3 = Hu
8JH = HIl Hu =
l03 I3 H l3
I3 H =U leHlc u (uO\9)
Thedockage,wherethegreedyareimposedwithtax,isforawayfromdevoteesofDivine.2.
Wherelotofgroupsofmortalssufferuntoldmisery,TheSaintlyones,enshriningLordwithin,have
noworry.3.
Whentherecordkeepers,ChittarGupt,writepersonalaccount,theyoverlookdevoteesofthe
Lord.4.(40.91.)
(AasaM.5Ang.393)

Thereisadockageforcollectingtollfromtheworldlygreedyinthehereafterthatdoesnotfallon
thepathtreadbySaintlydevotees.Wheregroupaftergroupoftravellingmortalsinthehereafter
aremilledandtortured,therethesaintlypersonshavenofearastheyareresidentsofAbode
DivineandLordabideswiththem.Allothers,devoidofNaamdevotion,havetheirpersonalrecord
ofdeedsrecordedbyChittarGupt,clerkofDharamrai,yetthedevoteesofDivineareexempt.

ThisGurbanibearsevidencetotheexistenceofdockageandtollcollectionintheunseencreation
ofhereafter.AseparatedepartmentforrecordkeepersofDharamraiisestablished,whereallthe
recordsofpersonaldoingsofmortalsarekept.Thesinfulbeings,waveafterwave,passoverinthe
narrowbridgeinthehereafteroneafteranother.

Narrowestpassagesofhairwidthhavealsotobetreaded,thataresharperthananedgeofa
Sword.Suchplaceshavebeenwitnessedbypersons,whotemporarilydiedandcamebacktolife.
Notone,butmanyaresuchinstances.

DuringthefirstepidemicofplagueinPunjab,IwasonplaguedutyasDeputyTehsildar.Icame
acrossmanycaseswherepersonsdiedandthenreturnedtolifeandsomeothernamesakesdied
instantlyaftertheirrevival.Theynarratedtheirexperienceofthehereafter,wherevertheywere
ledtobytheircaptorsandtheirreturnvoyage.TheydescribedDharamrai,hiscourtandhisstaff,
ChittarGupt.Theysawfiles,containingpersonalrecordofmortals.Theyshiveredwhilenarrating
theirfearsomeexperience.SomeSaintlyGurmukhsandSageshavealsoenvisionedhorridsightsof
thehereafterintheirlifetimes.AllthesebearouttheTruthrevealedinGurbani.Onefarmer's
wifeofourvillage,namedJeeuni,diedofplagueinourverypresencein1903.Shewascarriedto
burningplaceforthedeadonabier.However,shereturnedtolifejustbeforebeingsetaflame.
Sheimmediatelyannouncedthatshewasmistakenforalowcaste,Jeeuni.Shedescribedthe
visionofyamas,asshehadseenthem.Inadditiontoyamas,couriersofdeath,shedescribedthe
terriblesightofbeholdingDharamraiandChittarGupt.Attheexacttimeofherrevival,theother
Jeeunioflowcastedied.Therearemanysuchinstances,notjustoneoddbutinscores.

Thoseblesseddevotees,whohaveheldthevisionofIncomprehensibleLord,alsowinadoration
fromDharmrai.Hebowsattheirfeet.SuchisthespiritualupliftmentofthemortalsofthisDark
AgebySatguru,thathehasredeemedcountlessordinaryignorant,simpleton,leadingfilthylives,
byengagingtheminDivineDevotion.SeeingthemenlightenedwithLightDivineofLordSupreme,
CreatorandAllPervading,Dharamraiistotallyamazed.Countlessaretheones,whotookshelter
ofSatguruandgotredeemed.SoshalltheybeintimesaheadbyboardingtheshipofSaviour
Satguru.ThepresentDarkAgeissuperiortotheearlierAgesofSatyuga,TretaandDuapar.Inthis
Age,NaamEfficacyhassavedmanymortalsandshallsaveinfutureinquicksuccession.The
sufferinginthehereafterbyindividualsshallbefortheirowndeedsandnoneshallhavetopayfor
misdeedsofanother.ItisDivinecharacteristicthatwhateverHisdevoteesaskofHim,Lordsgives
Hissanction,thusfulfillingtheirprayer.Thiswaymanyothersareliberatedthroughprayersof
Divinedevotees,generationsaftergenerations,irrespectiveofindividualmerits.HailtoThee,O'
LordTrue!BoundlessisThyCompassion,O'LoveIncarnate!

oIH oI0 eH 3 H 8 lHH HH3l= I

ol l=l l= l ul Hl3Il 8lHo Jl H 9
=lHI Uulo Ie=
H H3 H lH H=e J3 Hl I 3l H= 9 JU
3 ol =3 H lHHlc u3 H HlJ lJo HHl8
uH H l8HHe Jo H 8l l ol8 7
H3HI 33 eo lo =lHI U3H HI HlJ
olJ = = H olJ = 8 =8l =lo l=H ul8 =
Jl HlU H8l =lJ lH I3 3 H0lJ 8J 3 l8e
= Hl = e HI olo H3 elJ Jl eH u9uO
InaccessibleandUnknowableisThyGlimpse.O'Lord!OnlyDivinelydestinedvisionThee.The
CompassionateLordbestowedHisGraceandboonofNaamDivine.1.
TheDivineGuruSavedmortalsofDarkAge.Theignorant,simpletonsandlivinginfilth,allengage
inThyServiceofNaamdevotion.1.Pause.
ThouareLordCreatorandSustainerofallThycreationandpervadeinallbeings.Theangelof
JusticeDivinewasamazedtoseeallmortalsDivinelySheltered.2.
OfallthefourAgesSatyugaTreta,DoaparandKalyuga.Kalyuga,thedarkageisthebest.Quick
andTrueJusticeisbeingadministeredandtheoneperformingadeedsurelyreapsitsfruit.None
paysforothers'deeds.3.
LordgrantsalltheprayersofHisbeloveddevotees,suchistheDivineCharacteristic!Nanakseeks
boonwithfoldedhands,O',Lord!GrantmetheviewofThySaints.4.5.140.
(AasaM.5Ang.406)

Dharamrai,appointedKingtoadministerJusticeDivine,wasastonished,asagainsthis
expectation,thatmortalsofDarkAgewouldbenonbelieversdeservingofpunishmentinhell,he
noticedthat,undertheDivinebenevolenceofGuruSahib,allthemortalsareseekersofDivine
Shelter..ThisGurbanipicturizestheopenmouthed,withamazement,Dharamraiandofcourse
underlineshisrealexistence.EverytimewereciteinAasaJiDiVar:

l=l0 l8e l= lH l
l=l0 H uH eo (9)
InfearDivine,Indragoesaboutonhishead.InfearDivine,RajaDharamraiholdshisCourtof
Justice.(1.)
(AasaDiVarSalokM.1Ang.464)

WherethenisscopeforanydenialofrealexistenceofDharamrai?Itbehovestoacceptthereality
ofDharamrai,Indraandothers,receivingmentioninGurbaniasfunctionariesofDivineinthe
hereafter.

DelvingindoubtabouttheTruthofrevealedGurbanialsoleadstopunishmentthrough
Dharamrai'sCourt.

lHH =l el8u Hl8 uH l8 l3H el8 HHl8 = (u)

Themortal,whokeepsdwellingindoubt,receivespunishmentfromDharamrai.(3.)(4.6.)
(GujriM.3Ang.491)

WithoutNaamDivineandpowerofNaamEfficacy,allmortalsdwellindoubtandsufferaffliction
ofdualityofworldlinesswithconsequenttransmigration.Howcandoubtleaveamortalsuffering
fromlackoffaithinSatguru'steachings?Whatbetterassurancecanonegetagainstspiritual
dilemmathanEternalTruthofRevealedGurbani?NonbelieversinvitewrathofDharamraiby
denyingDivineguidance.LikeregionofDharamrai,thereareotherregiontoo,likeregionof
Brahma,BrahmlokShiva'sregion,Rudarlok,etc.

8JH = o e = o8l l8e = 3 ul8

HuHIl3 =U HlJ H= Hl Hl u= l8 9
o8 HlJ ol8 lU Hl8
IJH == 8J3 H H =U Hl3Il elU J 83l8 9 JU
lHu Hlu= o H l= Jl =l Ul8
H = oI =lo l =3 H = =lc oHl eHl8 79779
IllusorymammonismofworldlinesshascometoprevailovertheangelicregionsofBrahma,Shiva
andIndra.HoweveritsevilglanceiscastnotovercongregationofholySaints,butservesthem
mostpliantly.1.
IamnowunderprotectionofSatguru.Themysteriousfireofworldlinesshasscaldedmany,sohas
Satgurutaughtme.1.Pause.
Itengulfssagesandangelicbeings.However,adevoteeabidingwithLordCreatorissaved,as
therearemanysuchmaidsservingatHisDoor.2.(13.21.)
(GujriM.5Ang.500)

TheGurbaniShabadrevealsexistenceofseparateregionsofBrahma,ShivaandIndra,etc.,inthe
unknownDivineCreation.Theillusoryworldliness,mammonism,sparesnotbutsubjugatesthe
beingsthere.HoweveritswinningspreeischeckedattheDooroftheGuru,wherethereis
congregationofsaintlydevotees,engagedinNaamdevotion.Theevilglancecannotbecastthere,
insteadthemysteriouspowerbecomesthemostpliantmaid.ThoseunderDivineprotectionofthe
LordandDivineGuruareprotected.Thosewhocomeunderdeceptiveswayofworldliness,get
dealtseverelybyDharamraiandhispunishingyamas.Thehiddenfireofthirstforworldlinessgoes
aboutscaldingmanymortals.ThissecretisknowntoSatguru.Itengulfstheunwarysagesand
possessorsofmagicalpowersandangelicbeings.However,thoseundertheprotectionofSatguru
aretotallysaved.TherearemanysuchmysteriousmaidsservingLordCreator.TheyserveDivine
devotees,too.

ThusworldlinessismaidtotheDivinedevoteesandtrulyservesthem,yetthedevoteesremain
alooffromitsinfluence.Theykeepawayfromitspoisonoussting.Theworldlymortalsare
infatuatedbyitsglamourandbecomeslavestoworldliness.Lifelongslaveryofthesnakelike
worldlinessleavespoisonouseffectofitsstingonmindsofthemortals.Thepersistentworldliness
leadsthedyingmortalstotheirnextbirthinaccordancewiththeirdyingdesire.Suchistheonset
oftransmigrationofrepeatedbirthsanddeaths.

ol3 =l H Hl lHH oHl l03 HlJ H H

H Hl =l =l oU3 9
ol 88l Il8e H Hl3 8lH JU
ol3 =l H l8H3l lHH oHl l03 HlJ H H
8H= Hl =l =l oU3 7
ol3 =l H l= lHH oHl l03 HlJ H H
H= Hl =l =l oU3 =
ol3 =l H He lHH oHl l03 HlJ H H
3 Hl =l =l oU3 u
ol3 =l l8 lHH oHl l03 HlJ H H
8el3 l30 3 H=3 l38 = = le 8H 7
Thosecontemplatingofworldlywealthwhiledying,withtheirlastdesireofitspossession,are
rebornassnakesagainandagain.1.
O'mother!MayIneverforgettheNaamDivine.Pause.
Those,whoremainenamouredofawomantilldeath,anddiewithlustfuldesire,theyarerebornto
liveasprostitutesagainandagain.2.
Those,whoyearnforprogenyanddiewithsuchadesire,arereborninthelifeofasowagainand
again.3.
Those,whoareengrossedwithloveoftheirpalatialresidenceanddiewithsuchawistfulness,take
tothelifeofademonagainandagain.4.
Those,whoremainimbuedwiththoughtofDivineanddieinNaamcontemplation,SaysTrilochan,
liberatedaretheyandLordabidesintheirhearts.5.2.
(GujriTrilochanJiAng.526)

Those,whodieyearningforwealth,arerebornassnakes.Itisexperienced,thatsnakesstand
guardovertreasurersofwealth.Apersonpossessedbyathoughtallthewhile,asmostdominant,
thisthoughtwhiledying,goestodeterminethenextlifeofamortalbeing,repeatedagainand
again.AllcontemplationexceptNaamcontemplation,leadabeingintorebirthsofdifferent
species,thataredisgraceful.Theonlyremedyagainstlifeofdisgraceoflowerspeciesisthatone
mustremaininNaamcontemplation.Thisshouldbepracticedrightfromtheearlieststageby
engaginginNaamrecitationbreathbybreath.Itisthusthatnootherthoughtwillassailthemind
ofadyingperson.WithoutthebackgroundofaprolongedanddedicatedNaamdevotion,Gurbani
saysNaamrecitationisnotpossiblejustforthedyingmoments.Suchasuddendiversionofmind
atthetimeofdeathandtakingitoutofitsgrooveisjustnotpossible.Itisrarethatmeritofpast
gooddeedsshowsupforsuchsuddenandunpractisedNaamcontemplation.Itismoreprobable
thatthedominantinterestoflifelongengagethethoughtofadyingperson.Nextbirthisalso
influencedbythisthought.Itisnotthatoneissetforrebirthsoonafterdeath.Thereislongand
arduousjourneytobetreadedalongpathofyamafollowedbypunishmentsofhell.Thenaloneis
onesetforrebirthinaccordancewithhisdominantworldlyinterestsanddyingthought.Theonly
escapefromfearsomefateistoengageinceaselessNaamdevotionandabidinginDivine
Presence.

Themortal,whodiesenamouredwithlustfuldesiresforawoman,ismadetolivethelifea
prostitutetimeandagain.Theone,whodiesyearningforprogeny,isrebornintothelifeofsow
repeatedly.Sowisknownforalargeprogeny.UnlessoneisdeeplyengrossedinNaamdevotion
mereperformanceofgooddeedscannotpreventmindfromunwholesomethoughtsthatleadto
sufferinginhell.Nomatterhowgoodonewasinlife,yetthedominantlastthoughtdetermines
oneslifeinthehereafter.

Hereisastoryofasage,whoengagedinhardpenanceallhislife.However,itsohappenedwith
divineintervention,thatwhiledyingheaspiredyearninglyforprogeny.Thecouriersofdeath
includedbothyamasandangelsonhisdeath.HewasthusescortedtothepresenceofDharamrai.
Hehadheavycreditbalanceofpiousdeeds,whiletheevilthoughtshadassailedhimonlyatthe
timeofdeath.Itwasleftforhimtodecidewhetherhepreferredtogotoheavenfirsttoenjoy
fruitofhisgooddeedsorbedonewithpunishmentforhisevildyingthought.Itwasmadeclear
thatpunishmenthastobegonethroughsoonerorlater.Thesagepreferredtodwellinheaven
lateronratherthanearlier.Hewasreborninthelifeofasow.Assow,therewaslotofprogeny.
Ontheexpiryofthislifeofpunishment,theyamasandangelsreappearedtotakethebeingto
thehereafter.Theangelsenquiredwhetherhewasreadytobetakentoheaven,nowthathehad
seenalonglifeasasow.TheordersfromDharamraiarethatyoushouldnowdwellinheaven.The
astonishingreplycame,thatlifeassowispreferabletoenjoymentinheaven.Theloving
attachmenttoprogenydidnotpermitaseparationandappearedpainful.Theheavenlylifewas
rejectedasofnoconsequence.HepleadedinthenameofDharamraitobeleftaloneassowto
remainwithbelovedprogeny.Seeinghisdepravityofmind,theangelsremindedhimofhislifeof
penanceandspiritualknowledge.Whenhewasfullyreawakenedtohispastmemory,hefelt
highlyashamed.Hethenrealizedthehellishandhatefullifethathehadledassowandrepented
much.Hethenreadilyacceptedtobetakentoheaven.Earlierhehadgladlyacceptedthe
depravedlifeassow.Thatishowlastdyingthoughtcanundermineallmeritoriousdeeds.Itisonly
GurmatNaamdevotion,thatallowsnotmindtowaverfromDivinecontemplation.Efficacious
NaamwithEffulgentPowerreducestoashesthepastsins.

TheforegoingShabadalsorevealsthatthemortalsdyingincontemplationoftheirpalatial
buildings,toremaininloveoftheirpossession,taketothelifeofademonforlongtime.Thereare
livesasghostsanddemons,etc.,ofevilspirits,asstatedinGurbani,"Countlessaretheghosts,
demons,pigsanddeer."Hereisanarrationofpersonalexperienceofdealingwithademonfor
theinterestsofthereadersandtoserveasanexample.

REDEMPTIONOFADEMON

ThewellknowngroupofGurbanisingers,KirtaniJatha,alsowellversedinGurbanirecitationof
AkhandPatth(covertocoverrecitationofSriGuruGranthSahibin48hours),decidedtoproceed
onpilgrimageofGurdwarasonfoot.ItwasfirmlyresolvedtofollowtheroutetakenbyTenth
Nanak,SriGuruGobindSinghJi,whileproceedingtoSriHazoorSahib,haltingatthesamehalting
places.Thiswasalongpilgrimagebywalkindeepreverenceandblissfulforthedevoutpilgrims.
Duringourjourneywereachedanoldtownatthetimeofnightfall.Wethoughtofspendingthe
nightinthetownandenquiredfromlocalpeople,whowereallnonSikhs,aboutasuitable
accommodation.Mischievouslytheypointedtoahouse,wherenotravellerortenantdaredto
stayevenforasinglenight.Itwasknownthatthehousewashauntedbyademon,wherelivesof
manyoccupantswereperiled.Thewickedknowinglyarrangedourstayinthehouse.Itwaslarge
houseofkilnedbricksofoldentimes.Itconsistedofmanybedroomsthatwerenotusedforlong.
Itwasdirty.TheJathaofaboutthirtyfiveSinghshadtospendthenight.Wequicklycleanedup
enoughplaceforourstay.SriGuruGranthSahibwasenshrinedinoneroomaftergoodcleaning
andspreading.Thehumbledevotee.JathedarSinghJi,alsomadehisbedonthefloorofsame
room.Theeveningprayer,SoDar,wasperformedinthePresenceofSriGuruGranthSahibandwe
hadagoodmeasureofourspiritualdietofGurbanisingingandNaamrecitation.Thereafter,all
wenttorestintheirrooms.TheJathedarremainedaloneinSriGuruGranthSahib'sroom,in
attendance.Itwaswinterseasonandthedoorwasboltedfrominside.TheJathedar,allby
himself,engagedinblissfulNaammeditationafterrecitingSohila.

Itwaslateinthenightandallothersweresleeping.OnlyJathedarinattendanceoftheGuruwas
lyingawakeonhisbedonthefloor.HewashalfasleepinwakefulnessandNaamdevotionand
mentalalertness.Suddenlytherewasrepeatedknockingatthedoor.TheSinghgotupandopened
thedoor.Whathesawinthemoonlightwasveryuglyandfearfulfigure,shakingfromheadtotoe.
TheNaamdevoteeandNaamimbuedSinghremainedabsolutelyfearlessandaskedaboutidentity
ofthevisitorwithachallengingvoice.Inafeebleandlamentingvoice,thefigurereplied,thathe
wastheownerofthehouse.Hehadbeendeadforcenturies.Howevertheunfortunatebeinggot
enmeshedinloveofthePuckahouseandtheworldlinessofthisattachmentboggedhimdownto
thislifeofademon.Forcenturieshehadbeenundergoinguntoldsufferings.Hewassufferingall
themiseryasprisonerinthehouse.Hecausedpaintomany,whocametodwellinthehouseand
suckedtheirblood.Thisfurtheraggravatedhispersonalmisery.Hesaid,"NowthattheJathaof
Guru'sbelovedSikhshascometothehousealongwithSriGuruGranthSahib,itismygood
fortuneandDivineBlessing.IthereforetearfullypraytoyouasbenevolentSikhsoftheGuru,
pleaseworkformyredemptionandgetmereleasedfromthedemoniclife.Thereisnootherway
inthisDarkAgeofKalyuga.Havecompassionandgetmeeternallyliberated.ArrangeAkhand
PatthinthehouseandserveKarahPrasad,andfreefoodtoall,GurukaLangar.Iamconfident
thatIshallthusgetridofthislifeandbeliberatedeternally."

CompassionateSinghJiwasverymuchmovedbyhispitiablecondition.Mostsympatheticallyhe
replied,"Otroubledone!Iamfullofsympathyforyou.Wereadilyagreetodoallpossiblefor
yourwellbeing.Thedifficultyisthatourgroupconsistsofdevoutrenouncers.Wedonothave
readycashtomeetexpenditureinvolvedforDeg,KarahPrasad,andfreefood,GurukaLangar,as
youdesire."

Hearingthis,thedemonsaid,"IamwellawareofthisproblemoftheJathaofrenouncers,but
worldlywealthislikeyourmaid.Withinthecompoundofthishouse,youcandigoutasmuch
moneyasyouwant,butyouareaboveanydesireformoney.Justtomeettheproposed
expenditureformyredemptionandthisceremony,youmaydigoutfivehundredrupeeslying
buriedinakettleattheindicatedspot.PleasecommencetheblessedceremonyofAkhandPatth
andLangarformysake.IpraytoyouintheNameofGuru."

TheJathedarassuredhimtocomplywithhisrequest.Howeverheaskedfortheindicationtoshow
thathehadsecuredliberation.Hepointedtowardsarecessinthewall,wherebowlofKarah
Prasadcouldbekeptlockedup.DuringdistributionofKarahPrasadaftertheAkhandPatth
recitation,hissharecouldbekeptintherecessunderlock."AfterAkhandKirtanandwhenall
wouldhavepartakenofLangar,thebowlmaybechecked.Ifthebowlisfoundempty,thenitshall
indicatethatIhavereceivedthePrasadandthusgotliberated.If,however,itremained
unconsumed,itwouldshowthatIcouldnotbeliberated."Explainingthis,thefiguredisappeared.

ThisincidentwasnarratedtoallmembersofJatha.Itwasunanimouslyresolvedtocommence
AkhandPatthinthenameofthedemon,followingthetraditionofDegandLangarforall.The
indicatedamountofmoneywasindeedfoundafterdiggingoutthekettle.Therequiredprovisions
werepurchasedforalargescalefunctionwithadequacyoffunds.Lotoftownpeoplegathered.
Theyweremostsurprisedwiththeceremonyataplacewherenonecouldstayevenforanhour
alltheselongyears.WhatamiracleperformedbyGuru'sSikhs!

ThepreparationsweremadeinfullcomplianceofGurmatprinciplesforselectingAkhandPatthis,
recitersofJapJiSahib,followingtraditionfortheKhalsaandtheytookfullbaththereafter,
dressingincleanclothes.ThePatthrecitationstartedandwascompleted.ThePrayerwassaidto
prayforliberationinthenameofthedemon.KarahPrasadwasdistributedinliberalquantityand
soalsoGurukaLangar.TheOrderofDivineSanctionwasreadfromSriGuruGranthSahibafter
theprayerofAkhandPatthBhog,endofrecitation.Itconveyedthatsomeminorflawhad
withheldfullredemptionofthedemon.However,noneotherthantheJathedarperceivedthis
implicationoftheDivineOrder.OncheckingthebowlofKarahPrasad,itwasfoundthatKarah
Prasadremainedunconsumed.Thisconfirmedthattherehadcroppedsomeunknownflaworelse
nothingcouldstopcompleteredemption.Thissecretremainedwithafewselect,unknownto
others.Itwasdecidedtopostponedeparturetorecommencethepilgrimage.TheJathatherefore
stayedonforanothernight.Jathedarfirmlybelievedthatthoughthedemoncouldnotbefully
liberated,hewouldshowupagain.Thushelayinwait.

Ithappenedasexpected.Thedoorwasknockedatasbeforeatthesametime.Openingthedoor,
Jathedarfoundthesamedemonoutside.Howeverneitherhisfigurewasasuglynorfearsomeas
earlier,norwasheshivering.Whenaskedhowthischangecomeaboutandwhyhefailedtotake
KarahPrasad.Herepliedwithutterhumility,"PleasearrangeonemoreAkhandPatthformysake.
Therewasaminorflawduetomyillluck.HoweverIamsurethatIwillbeluckywithonemoreact
ofbenevolence."

Jathedarwantedtoknowthespecificshortcoming.Heexplainedveryreverently,"Oneofthe
AkhandPatthisofsuchandsuchnamehadgoneforrestafterhisdutyofrecitation.Atnighttime,
hewaswokenupagainfordutyearlierthantheschedule.Hefeltthathedidnotneedfullbath
andinahurryhejustwashedhisface,handsandfeet.Hestartedrecitationwithouttheordained
fullbath,inapollutedstateunknowntohim.

"Whilerestingforsometime,hehaddischargedsemenwithoutawareness.Thatwasthecauseof
hispolluted'Kachhera',underwear.Thiswastheunintentionalandunknownincident.Iamvery
certainthatonemorePatthinmynamewillredeemmefully."Heindicatedanotherspottobe
dugformoremoneyforexpenditureduringsecondAkhandPatth.

Afterpointingthenextplacefordiggingoutmoney,thedemondisappeared.Theincidentof
revisitbythedemonwasnarratedtoarriveatournextdecisioninthelightofGurmat,Gurmata.
Withoutbeingpointedoutforhislapse,theparticularAkhandPatthicameoutwiththeadmission
ofhisunintendedandunknowncompromisingofpietyofceremoniousGurbanirecitation.He
discoveredhisunderwearbeingpollutedduringhisbathafterthedutytohisgreatrepentance.

TheconcernedPatthiSinghwasadministeredsuitablepunishmentandallotherstoowerewarned
forstrictcomplianceofthetraditionaldiscipline.Moneywasdugoutfromthesecondindicated
spotandthesecondAkhandPatthstartedunderwatchful,strictsupervision.Followingtheearlier
arrangement,KrahaPrasadwaskeptinbowlfordemonunderlockandfoundconsumedoncheck
attheappropriatetime.Theobjectivewasthusachieved.Wewereallconvincedinourmindsthe
demonwasredeemedfromhisdemoniclife.AfterthisactofbenevolenceunderDivineguidance,
JatharestartedonthepilgrimagetowardsHazoorSahib.

CONCLUSION

ThistrueliferelatedexampleisapowerfulevidencetounderlineTheEternalTruthofthequoted
Shabad.Dyingwithayearningloveofabuildingshallleadthedeadtothenextlifeofademon
thatisverylongandfullofmisery.Secondlyademonwasseenfacetofaceinallthehorrid
ugliness.Thisleavesnodoubtabouttherealityofexistenceofdemons.Lastlythattheredemption
fromdemoniclifeisthroughPanaceaofNaamandGurbaniofDivineRevelation!

ThelastpartofthequotedShabadreveals,thatthose,whodieinNaamcontemplation,proceed
toAbodeDivinewithoutaShadowofdoubt.Theirpassageremainsunhindered.Theprincipleof
transmigrationisEternalTruth.Birthanddeathfolloweachotherendlessly.Thebeingispassed
throughvariouslivesofdifferentspecies.Onlythedevout,enshriningNaamDivineintheirhearts
allthewhileandremainingunderprotectionofLordCreator,aresavedfromrepeatedbirthsand
deathsoftransmigration.

Jl 0 H= 3J =J l=H H
=l HH Jl H Hl l=l8 H H
=l He HH Il8e HH e ou H
HH H Jl8 l3H =U =c HH = =H (9) (7)
O'mymind!DwellinPresenceDivine,immersedalwaysinthoughtDivine.BathinginDivineTank
ofNaamNectarian,allyourafflictionsshallbebanished.RemainimbuedwithFriendlyNaam
Divine,thatshallridyouofallpainanddarkignorance.Nomoreistheretransmigrationandcut
awayisyama'snooseofthedevotee.(1.)(2.5.)
(BihagraM.5Ang.545)

Birthsanddeathsareforthose,otherthantheoneseverimmersedinNaamNectarianandunder
DivineProtection.Thedevoutareridofallafflictions,whoabideinPresenceofLord,
contemplatingNaamalways.Theyareferriedacrossturbulenceofworldliness,withnomore
transmigrationforthem.Endedareallrebirthsagainandagaininvariousspeciesoflife.

Thesinnersareawarethatthefruitthattheyshallreapofthesownevildeedsisgoingtobe
bitter,yettheydelveinallsortsofdeceittohidetheirfoolhardiness.However,thesinfuldeeds
dogetrevealedintheopen.

3 ==0 l= =lJ H H Hl H
uH l8o l3 l =l H
l=3 =H e HJ l ol= Hl Hl8o
HJ HJl HlI 3 3 HH I=l8o
l8=H Jl = H 8J o =H lHol
l8=3 = llo lH HlJ l 7
8l0 =l8 = ol=3= l=l l8o
o8 =l HH==l =l l8o
= 0l8o o =Hl8o HJ HJl l3o
I Il=e IHl Hlo 33 uH Il l3o
=H =lu oJ=l H l8 lIo 3lo
l8=3 = HHlI Jl H H Hlo = (u)
O'mortal!Youengageinhideoussinsinsecretanddeceit,yettheOmniscientLordsknowsall.
AccountingbeforeDharamrai,youwillbepunishedlikeoilseedsinoilmill.Sufferthepainofyour
pastdeeds,O'mortal,goingroundincountlesslivesofdifferentspecies.Enchantedbygreat
temptress,worldliness,youhavewastedprecioushumanlife.Youarewiseandastuteinalldoings
otherthanNaamdevotion.SaysNanak,suchisthedestinythatonedwellsindoubt,worldly
attachmentandgreed.2.
Nonecansavethedepartingungratefulmortal,forsakingLord.Horridandpowerfulyamascome
andgrabthedyingsinner.Beingledasprisonerofyama.hesuffershismisdoingsinenchantment
ofworldliness.NeverdevotingtoVirtuesDivineinContemplationofGurmatNaam,heismadeto
embracesmoulderingpillar.Themortallosttoenlightenmentofspiritualityandentrappedbylust,
angerandconceitcometogriefandrepentance.SaysNanak,ledastraybypastdeeds,onerecites
notNaamDivine.3.(4.7.)
(BihagraM.5ChhantAng.546)

HowhorrifyingandyethighlyeducativesceneisdepictedthroughGurbani!Thesinnermortals
secretlyengageindeceitful,hideousactions,yettheirsinsneverremainhiddenfromthe
OmniscientLord.AllPervadingLordhasaccesstotheremotestandhiddenplaces.Heisa
Witnesstoallhiddensins.AllsuchsinsshallhavetobeaccountedforinthecourtofDharamrai.
Nothingishiddenanymoreinthehereafter.Theclerksforrecordkeeping,ChittarGupt,goon
recordingallactionandbearwitnessintheCourt.Therethedeceitfularepunishedlikeoilseedsin
oilmill,beingcrushedforoil.Thereisnoescapefromthefateofsufferingforone'sownactions.
Afterbeingcrushedinhell,thesinnersgoroundintransmigration.Whatapitiablestateafter
losingthemostprecioushumanlifeinvain!Worldlinessremainedtheuppermostconcernall
along.NeverwasathoughtsparedforLordCreator,whileengrossedwithastutewisdomof
worldlinessandcunningnessofmind.

OtherthanNaamDivine,nothingelseisofanyavail.Whileaccountingforpersonaldeeds,itis
foundthat,delvingindoubtandworldlyattachmentthenonbelieversremainedunawareof
NaamDivine.Theyaresurelydestinedtosufferinthehereafter.Theungratefulbeings,who
forsakeNaamDivine,havenonetocomfortthemnorintervenefortheirredemption.Thereisno
Saviour,whenthehorridandpowerfulyamaofDharamraiseizethebeing.Heisledasaprisoner
tothecourtofDharamrai.Allhiswailing,lamentingandrepentancegounheededafterthe
opportunityislost.NeverdidhedevotetoGurmatNaamrecitationandremainedenamouredin
theloveofworldlinessandlifeofsin.Themomentaryworldlyenjoymentledtoclingingwith
smoulderingpillars.Thistypeofpunishmentsisreservedforthose,intoxicatedwithlust,anger
andconceitetc.HumanlifewasthetimeforgainingspiritualknowledgeandDivine
contemplation,butlostinvain.Laterrepentancecanbeofnosolace.Ledastraybysins,one
remainedenchantedwithsinfuldoings.TheGurmatNaamrecitationcouldhavesaved,butnever
wasathoughtsparedforthis.

Ifoneisstillnotseizedoftheurgencytoworkforone'sownredemptionfromtheimpendingill
fatedconditionandrefrainfromsinfuldoings,thenitshowsone'sutterdebasement.Theabove
Gurbaniquotedisfaithfulandtruedepictionoftheimpendingpunishmentsforsinfuldoings.This
EternalTruthisAbsoluteandbeyonddoubt.Luredbyenchantingbeautiesandindulgingin
wretchednessofadulteryareboundtosufferpunishmentanddisgrace.Theyshallverilyembrace
thesubstituteofworldlyenticinglovelies,thesmoulderinghotpillarsinthehereafter.Suchisthe
punishmentforindulginginorgieswithwivesofothersinprivacy.TheTruthofrevelationshall
manifestitselftoupholdJusticeDivine.Whatcansavethoseunfortunateones,whoremain
heedlesstothewarningofGuru?InpreferencetoMostPreciousNaamAmmrit,thosewhorun
afterpoisonousmomentaryenjoymentsofsin,richlydeservetheirimpendingseverepunishment.
Entertainnottheillusion,thatthesearemerelyhallucinationsofmindtocreatescare.Gurbaniof
DivineRevelationisTruthAbsolute,thatshallbrooknocompromise.

SaysGurbaniagain:

el8 l== ol= e HlJ e HlI ==

l03 I3 H8 HIlJ 38 =U e 3 U= = (97)
Intheprivacy,behindlockeddoors,worldlymortalsengageinorgyofsexualenjoymentwith
another'swife.InfaceoftheevidenceofChittarGuptwhileaccountingforpastdeeds,howshall
thesecretbemaintainedinthehereafter?3.(15.26.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.616)

Anadultereroradulteress,inordertohidetheirsinfuldoing,lockthedoorsandensureprivacy
withallmeans.However,inthecourtofDharamrai,ChittarGuptshallrenderfirsthandevidence
ofthehideousact.Thereitwillnomoreremainasecret.Alltheeffortstomaintainsecrecywould
fail,suchisthewatchkeptbyChittarGuptatalltimes.AllPervadingandOmniscientLordis
witnessofalldoingsandknowseventhethoughtsofall.Noteventhedepthsofunderworldsare
inaccessibletoLord.IftheadulterersandadulteressesputfaithintheabovequotedGurbaniin
thought,wordanddeed,theywouldrefrainfromthesinofadultery.FaithfulSikhsoftheGuru
shallnevergetpollutedwiththissin,firmlybelievinginTruthofGurbani.LetalltheGursikhstake
specialnote,thatinthelightofforegoingGurbani,theexistenceofChittarGuptisareality.The
pollutedsinnerscaneradicatetheirsinfuldeedsonlyiftheyobtainNaamwealththroughinitiation
bytheFiveBelovedones,SaintlyGurmukhsinHolyPresenceofSriGuruGranthSahibandrefrain
completelyfromrepeatingtheirsins:

H3 H =U Hl HUl 3U U3lo H = u
uH l8 o8 =J =I HU =lcU HI = (\9\)
ThesaintshandedmeNaamwealthandthusdelusionofmindwasgone.WhatcanDharamraido,
nowthatallpersonalaccountofdeedsisredeemedwithSaintlyintervention?3.(8.19.)
(SoratthM.5Ang.614)

ThisisbeyonddoubtthatthroughrebirthinGuru'sHouse,oneisridoftransmigration.With
baptismtobecomeaKhalsa,oneisbestowedwithGurMantarandpassingofAmmritdownthe
throatalongwithrecitationofNaamAmmrit,destroysallthepastsins.Howeveritisessentialto
keeppracticingNaamallthetimetoguardagainstsinninginfuture,withoutaletup.Anylaxityin
breathbybreathNaamrecitation,thefiveevilsoflust,anger,greed,worldlyattachmentand
conceitcometoassailthemind.Afterallmindisonlysumtotalofhumandesires,governedby
theseevils.Itismostincorrigibleanddefiant,likethedrunkenelephant.Itiscontrolledonlyby
constantgoadingofNaamDivine.Those,whoareabletoreachspiritualclimaxwithNaam
devotion,getenlightenedwithLightDivinewithin.AbidingalwaysinDivinePresence,theycan
neversin.Theirmindsbecomefreeofalldesire.Theyareridofallsexualdesireandallworldliness
isbanished.However,tillonereachessuchspiritualheight,theaboveGurmatteachingsand
abidingbythesecanshelterSikhsfromtheonslaughtsofthefiveevils.

ThisisreaffirmedbyGurbani:

lH =U l= =l HIHl=l Jl Ul ulU H H
uH l8 el =Ie = H = HH u
ThosewhoarebestowedwithGraceDivine,imbibeNaamDivineintheirhearts.SaysNanak,the
devoteesareredeemedwhileaccountingforpersonaldeedsbeforeDharamrai.4.5.
(JaitsriM.4Ang.698)

Allthose,gracedbytheSustainerLordofallmortals,imbibeNaamDivineandabideinPresence
Divine.TheyarecontinuouslyrecitingNaamwitheachbreath,engrossedinLoveDivine.Allthe
accountsoftheirpastdeedsaredestroyedwithGodlyinterventionandDharamraiisleftwith
nothingtosettle.Alltheworldlyrichorpoor,facelessorrulingelite,ofanydenomination,thatare
devoidofNaamwealth,shallbeproducedbeforeDharamraiasguiltyonesandsuitablypunished.
OnlyNaamdevoteesshallbespared.

l3 H I H HlJ l8 = =l Hl ==
uH l8 lHl I l=l 3 Ju == 7 (799)
Theworldlykingsmakemerry.DevoidofNaamDivine,theyareseizedandtakenawaybyyama.
Whenhitbythepunishingrodofyamaonhead,theyrepentandraisetheirhandsinremorse.2.
(2.11.)
(SuhiM.4Ang.731)

Thekings,lordingoverothers,remainentangledinmerrymaking.Theysparenothoughtfor
Divinedevotionintheirattitudeofworldlydrunkennessofpower.DevoidofNaam,theyare
draggedbythehairbyyamastothecourtofDharamraiwhoshallthenorderpunishmentwith
yama'srod,givingblowstotheheads.Theyshallrepentthen.Theirhandswillbepiercedwithred
hotblades,leavingpermanentmarks.Thesearetheveryhandspassingcruelordersasrulers.How
oppressivearethedeedsofthepowerdrunkrulers!Theirhandspassunjustorders.Theyappear
tobeenjoyingthefleetingworldlypleasures,yethorridfateawaitstheminthehereafter.

ThoseblessedwithNaamwealthbytheGraceofGuruDivine,arefullyacquittedofallaccounting
beforeDharamrai.

8J3l = l8= HHl8o Ul elo H l8l

uH l8 = e=3 Hluo 8=l lHH =8l = ()
Thebeingofadevotee,dwellinginhumanbodyisfullyengulfedwithLightofDivinePresenceand
isthusissuedwithwarrantofDivinerecognition.Onverification,heisfoundtohavebeenfully
acquittedofDharamrai'sCourtaccounting,withnodebitatall.3.(5.)
(SuhiBhagatKabirJiAng.793)

TheefficaciouspracticeofWAHEGURUNaamdevotionblessesthedevout,whoisthenengulfed
withLightDivinethroughouthisbeingwithin.ThusenlightenedandimbuedwithNaamoneis
lurednotbysinfuldoingsorthoughtsanymore.Departingforthehereafter,withalifepureand
immaculateinbodyandmind,glorifiedbytheabidingNaamWealth,thedevoteecarriestheHigh
MarkofDivineRecognition.IntheLightofGraceDivine,heishonourablyacquittedbytheCourt
ofDharamraiwithregardtopastdeeds.ConsiderthefollowingShabad:

I3 =3 HlI H J==8 Hl8

l8Hl Jl HlU l8 IlJ 33 uH Il l8 9
=l8 lIlJ Hl8
=0 = =lH Iu 3H Jl HlU uH l8 9 JU (799)
SinninginallprivacyiswatchedbyAllPervadingLordandonlythehumanscanbedeceived.
UnmindfulofLordSupreme,onedelvesinhideouspleasureslikeadultery,thatleadtoterrible
punishmentofembracingsmoulderinghotpillarsinthehereafter.1.
O'mortal!Whyseekillicitgratificationwithanother'swife?Delvingindespicablelustfulness,O'
donkey!HaveyounotheardofseverelypunishingDharamrai?1.Pause.(2.11.)
(MaruM.5Ang.1001)

One,indulginginadultery,hasbeenbroughttoawarenesswiththishardslapofGurbani.Hehas
beenseverelywarned,ThatO'incorrigibleworldlymortal!Delvenotinhideousactofadultery
thinkingittobeahiddenSecret.'TheGuruSahibshattersthismistakenbelief.SaysGurbanithat:
'Hiddensecretscanbefoolonlythehumanswiththeirlimitedvisionandknowledge.However,
LordSupremeisAllPervasiveandAllknowing.HowcananythingbehiddenfromHim?Lordhas
accesstotheremotestcornersandknowsone'smostsecretthoughts.HeisverymuchaWitness
ofalltheSinfuldoings,evenifInvisible.ForsakingOmniPresentLord,lustfulnessdrivesyouto
commitadulteryinperceivedprivacy.Youevenprefertoignoretheimpendingmiseryofmost
terriblepunishments.TheGuruwarnsthattheguiltymortalsshallhavetoembraceburninghot
pillars,justashehadheldanother'swife.ThisisdispensationofJusticeDivinethroughDharamrai,
whoisprovidedfirsthandevidenceofhisrecordingclerk,ChittarGupt.Suchevidencewillbe
undeniable.SaysGuru,O'filthylustfulbeing!Youaretrulyincorrigibleandunfortunate,likean
ass.HaveyouneverheardofDharamrai?HereistheTruthabouthim,thathereallyexistsand
dispensesJusticeTrueinstantaneouslytoallthesinnersfortheirwrongdoings.Hisdutyis
assignedbyLord,Himself.Allthewelldeservedpunishmentsshallbemetedoutforsureinthe
hereafter.Youarewarnedtorefrainfromadultery,thatholdsdreadfulconsequences.'
ThefollowingShabadreveals,thatDharamraiisveryfriendlyandreceptivetodevotees,who
alwaysremainNaamimbuedinceaselessNaamdevotion:

lHl oe lo I H8le HJ=
H l8l H l8e Jl H luo=
lHH l= = l3H I lH H Jl I I=
uH l8 l3 = lH3 J HH HlI =
Jl H luo=lJ leH l3 Jl lH HH= 9u
Those,whosearchLordwithin,throughconstantpracticeofGuru'sEnchantingWord,getalltheir
desiresfullfilled,contemplatingNaamDivine.Divinelygraced,findtheGuruandgetinitiatedin
TrueLovedivineandSingVirtuesDivine.Dharamraibecomestheirfriendandsavesthemfrom
Yama'spathinthehereafter.ContemplatingNaamDivineallthetimethedevoteesmergewith
Naam.14.
(VarMaruM.3Ang.1091)

ThebelovedGurmukhdevotees,withthesearchlightofBenevolentNaamDivine,seekLord
withintheirbeingsandindeedachievetheobjectiveoftheirhumanlives.TheLordrevealsHimself
inallHisEffulgentGlorywithin.ThisexperienceofDivinemakesthedevoutblissfulanddesireless
inEquipoise.Themindcomestopeacefulrest.ItisGraceDivine,thatoneisblessedwithSpiritual
contactwithTrueSatguru,GuruNanakDevJi,togetinitiatedintocontemplationofNaamDivine.
ThusblessedonlyareabletoengageinLoveDivineandconstantSingingofHisPraise.True
WorshipDivinebearsfruit.Dharamraitoobecomesveryrespectfulandfriendlyreceptiveto
those,imbuedwithLoveDivine.Ofcourseheremainafearsomefoeofthesinningmortals.
Dharamraikeepshisyamasawayfrompathofthedevotees,whoproceedunhinderedand
peacefullyinthehereaftertoAbodeDivine.

Itistrulysaid,thosewhoarerecognisedbyDivinefindfriendlyacceptancebyall.Thebeloved
Gurmukhdevotee,whoforsakesallforthesakeofLoveDivinealone,hasallhispastsinsand
transmigrationbanished.WiththesupportofNaamSaviour,heisridofrebirthandisnever
entrappedbyworldlygrieforattachment.Thefireofworldlinesscannotscorchhimanymore.The
blissfulcoolofNaamwealthprovidestheprotectivesheathwithinthatisAllProtective.

H u= l=Hl l8= lH3 =l

H 3 Jl8 lJ eJ Jl
o= H 0= HlH HlJ Hl
H0 H ou HlI HlJ Hl
= H lu H HlJ HlH ul 7O
Unmindfulofallotherconcerns,engageinLoveDivinealone.Peacewilldescendonyourbodyand
mindandallyourpastsinswillbeputtofirebyDivine.Endedwillbetransmigrationandnomore
shallyoubesubjecttorebirthanddeath.Savedyouwillbefromgriefandscorchingofworldly
attachmentbyTrueNaamSaviour.SaysNanak,gatherNaamWealthinyourheart.20.
(MaruM.3Ang.1093)

ThemindthatdwellnotonNaam,getsoccupiedwithevilthoughts,asthethievingevilsoflust,
anger,greed,attachmentandconceitareinbornandalwayslurkingforanopportunity.Abeing
suffersunderthecontrolofevil,tobepunishedfurtherbyyamaandremainsunderthewatchful
eyeofChittarGupt.

eJl I= HlU u HJ3U 8HlJ 0 l=H

=c H= Hl3 l8el =lJo H 9
88 o8 8HU l8J IU
=l =l = HI =l8u 03 U 9 JU
uH l8 H8 HI 8=l l=Hl l
0 l=H= lI I8 8luU HlU e8l 7
=J =8l HJ H3J 3 Jl =J l8
o8 =l 8 8lH 8e =U 8Jl UHl = =
Invillagelikehumanbodyonesbeingistheheadmanandalsoresidethereinthefivetillersof
land;lust,anger,greed,attachmentandconceit.Themenialworkers,bodyorganslikeeyes,nose,
ears,tongue,etc.,paynoheedtothebeingandpassunderthecontrolofunrulymindinpursuitof
worldliness.1.
O'dear!Iwishnomoretoresideinthisbody.TherecordingofdeedsbyChittarGuptholdsme
accountableforalldoingsfromtimetotime.1.Pause.
WhileaccountingbeforeDharamraithereshallbeheavydebitbalanceofsinfuldoings.Thetilling
evilsshallmakeoffandcaughtshallbethebeingasaprisonerinDharamrai'sCourt.2.
SaysKabir,listenO'SaintGuru!SavemeinthisverylifeandbestowYourGraceonmetosettlemy
accountofpersonaldeeds.ThussavedaloneIcanescaperebirthinhorridandturbulent
worldliness.3.7.
(MaruKabirJiAng.1104)

Abeingisresponsibleheadmenofvillagelikehumanbody.Thefivetillers,sowingsinfuldeeds,
arealsoinbornresidentsofthisvillage.Thesearethievesoflust,anger,greed,worldly
attachmentandconceit,sowingpoisonousseedsthatthebeingshallhavetoreapinthe
hereafter.Thebodyorgans,eyes,nose,earstongue,etc.servethevillainoustillersastheirmenial
servants.Theypaynoheedtothespiritualcommandsofthebeingbutgetalongficklemindin
pursuitofworldlypleasures.Seeingthis,itcanreasonablybeinferred,thatahumanbodycannot
thrivespirituallyandispronetoselfdestruction.Atthetopofthisistheimpendinghorrorofself
accounting,inaccordancewithrecordmaintainedbyChittarGupt,beforeDharamrai.Thereis
expectedtobeaheavydebitbalanceofwrongdoings.Thetillersofevilandthehelpingbody
organs,allshallthenabandonthebeing,whoshallbetakenasprisonerbyyamastoDharamrai's
Court.Beingaloneisheldtoaccountforalldeeds,whiletillersofevilandbodyorgansmakegood
theirescape.Possibleredemptionofthebeingcanonlybesoughtwhilehumanbodystillexists.
ThiscancomeonlythroughceaselessNaamdevotion,andtheopportunityofhumanlifeholds
thispossibility.Those,whoavailthis,aresavedfromtransmigrationandcycleofrebirthintothe
horridandturbulentworldlyocean.Itthereforemostessentialtoputinone'salland
concentratedenergytoavailoftheopportunityofliberationfromworldlinessandswimacrossits
turbulentocean.Whoknowswhenthenextopportunitycomesone'sway,ifatall!Losingthis
opportunityofGodrealizationandensuringpeaceinthehereafter,shallputoneagainunderthe
controlofDharamrai'syamas.YetanotherShabadreaffirmstheabove:

HU HH ol8 =H IlJ c= 3 le l= 8HlJI
lHH H el8o Jl =ll 3U Hl 0c lJI 7
uH l8 H8 HI l=o H = HlJI (=) (9)
Whentheyamacomesandseizingbythehairdashontothegroundthedyingmortal,then
nothingshallbeofanyavail.ForsakingGodlycontemplation,NaamrecitationandCompassionfor
fellowbeing,abeingispunishedwithblowstotheface.2.
WhenaccountingbeforeDharamraiforselfdeedshowshallyoufacehim.(3.)(1.)
(MaruKabirJiAng.1106)

ThemortalblessedwithhumanlifeandyetbereftofGodlydevotion,Naamrecitationand
compassionforothers,isseizedafterdeathinstantlybyyama.Heisdashedtothegroundcaught
bythehair.Thiswillbeastateofutterhelplessnessandbeyondhiscontrol.Thustobesavedin
thehereafterfromseverepunishments,amortalmustabidebytheGurmatprinciplesofNaam
meditation,Godlyloveandcompassionforfellowbeings.Withoutrighteouslife,onehastoface
Dharamrai.Itbecomesverydifficulttoexplainone'ssinfuldoingsinutterdisregardofgodliness
andspirituality.Onesuffersdisgracefulblowstothefaceasinescapablepunishment.Hereis
honourthatDharamraibestowsontheNaamdevotees:

=U U lo lHH3 Jl H
HI l8olu lHcl l3J I =l eH = J8 =H 9 JU
Jl = = He I I=lJ l3 =U lHlo uH
H = eH 8 le 3l Jl8 l3 uH l8 HH 9 (=\7)
ContemplatingNaamDivine,allfearsarescaredaway.Thedevoteesucceedsinallgoalsofhuman
lifeandisridofalltypesofafflictionsofRajo.TamoandSato.1.Pause.
DevoteesofDivineeversingingLord'svirtues,cometoabideinAbodeDivine.Visionofthe
accomplisheddevoteeissoughtallthewhile,thatisefficacioustopurifyDharamraiandyama.1.
(39.52.)
(BhaironM.5Ang.1151)

ThegloryofNaamcontemplatorsdrivesawayalltheirfears.Theyarealsoridofallafflictionsofall
typesoftheworldlythreequalitiesofRajo(anger),Tamo(ignorance)andSato(purity).Allthe
objectivesoftheirhumanlivesareaccomplishedfully.SingingVirtuesoftheLordallthewhile,
theycometoabideattheAbodeDivineinthehereafter.EvenDharamraiandhisYamasare
constantlyonthelookoutforavisionofsuchDivinelyrecogniseddevotees,fortheirownself
purification.Suchistheefficacioussightoftheaccomplisheddevout!Theimprisonmentand
punishmentbyDharamraiandyamasisforthesinfulnonbelievers,whoforsakeNaamandLord
Creator.Suchmortals,whowasteawayGiftDivineofhumanlife,gettheirfacesblackenedand
imprisonedindisgrace.Theyundergoseverepunishments.

uH l8 H8 =lH 8= 3U = H Ul HJl = (79)

O'foolishmortal!UndergripofDharamrai,youshalldepartwithdisgracefulblackenedface.(3.)
(2.16.)
(SarangM.5Ang.1207)

Puttingasideworldlyshyness,pride,reservationsanddoubt,todwellinholycompanyforNaam
devotionallthetime,selfeffaceddevoteeshavenofearofDharamraiandgetliberatedfrom
drowninginpoisonousworldliness.

3lH H oJ= H 3Hlo lHl Hu HlI JlH

uH l8 =l =l 0== l8 8e =lU =UlH 7 ()
PutasideworldlyshynessandprideandabideinSaintlyCompany.Thereby,allfearofDharamraiis
banishedandoneissavedfromdrowninginthepoisonousworldlyocean.2.(6.)
(KalyanM.4Ang.1326)

TheGloryofNaamdevotionandNaamEfficacybanishesallafflictionsofpastsinsandtornistheir
recordinDharamrai'sCourt.

lHH3 H l=l8 Hl =c
uH l8 = =I =c (9) (=797)
ContemplatingNaam,allafflictionsofpastsinsarebanished,andtornistherecordinDharamrai's
Court.(1.)(3.2.7.12.)
(ParbhatiM.5Ang.1348)

ContemplationofHolinessofSatguru,GuruRamdas,ridsoneofallfearsofDharamrai.

l= = H3 = l3 3H =J H 0 I l03 =3 J =
WhathasthedevoteetofearfromDharamrai,WhilecontemplatingdevotionallovefortheGuru.
3.
(SvaiyeM.4Ang.1404)

Thesinningmortalswailandwhineinthehereafter.Theyarecrushedlikeoilseedsinanoilmillby
Dharmraiandchurnedinachurn.

l =H =H=e =e J8 Jl8
= lHU Hul Hulo l3U Hu uH l8 \
Sinnersofsinfuldeedswailandwhineinthehereafter.O'Nanaklikechurninginachurnisthe
punishmentadministeredbyDharamraitothesesinners.9.
(SalokM.5Ang.1425)

EnoughhasbeenquotedfromRevealedTruthDivine,Gurbani,toconvince,beyondanyshadowof
doubt,allfaithfulbelieversoftheexistenceandrealityofDharamraiandhisrecordingclerks
ChittarGupt.TheGurmatprincipleoftransmigrationisalsofirmlyestablished.Inviewofthe
increasedsizeofthisbook,wecometoclosethistopichere.Discussionofpersonaldeedsisa
lengthysubject,proposedtobetakenupinaseparatebook,'KaramPhilosphy'.Godwilling,it
shallsoonbecompleted.

= =l 3l =J = 8l l=J H (=) (97)

Whatcanawoodenpuppetdobyitself?AllisuptothePuppeteer,Lord!(3.)(5.126.)
(GaurriM.5Ang.206)