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Jewels of Contentment |
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Preamble to the Jewels of Contentment
In Raag Gauri, by the fifth Teacher
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The True Guru vanquishes the darkness of ignorance and enlightens the mind with knowledge. With the grace of the True Guru one meets saints who illuminate the mind, says Nanak. |
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Preamble to Part 1 |
I bow to the Primal Creator,
I bow to the Eternal Creator.
I bow to the True Teacher,
I bow to the Divine Teacher. |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 1 |
| Meditate upon the Name and attain peace and contentment. |
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Preamble to Part 2 |
Oh destroyer of pain and suffering, dweller in the heart of the helpless,
I come seeking your shelter through Nanak |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 2 |
Seekers of maya, or material wealth, will drown in the river of desire. Meditation on the Name will quench the thirst for maya and, with the grace of the Teacher, you will cross the river and merge with the Creator. |
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Preamble to Part 3 |
| I have searched through many ancient scriptures, but found none that match the priceless Name, says Nanak. |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 3 |
Abandon rituals, fasts, penances and superstitions. Meditate on the incomparable Name of the Creator. |
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Preamble to Part 4 |
When the non-virtuous and unworthy meditate on the Giver, they too are carried across, says Nanak. |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 4 |
The Creator showers us with countless gifts and kindness. Be not ungrateful, but dwell on the True One with gratitude. Immersion in the play of maya wastes this lifetime and leads to the cycles of transmigration. |
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Preamble to Part 5 |
Those who forsake the Giver and pursue other pleasures will never be fulfilled and, without the Name, they will be dishonored, says Nanak. |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 2
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Abide by the will of the Creator. Why fret the loss of a few gifts from the many provided by the Benefactor? Worldly goods are but mere shadows of reality, so gather the wealth of the Name. |
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Preamble to Part 6 |
Lust, anger, greed, attachment and arrogance are banished under the protection of the Name, which I pray for, says Nanak. |
A Summary of the Verses of Part 6 |
Ever remember the Creator and dwell on the Name. Be thankful for all you receive and know that all is in the power of the Creator. |
