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189 By the Grace of the Saints, one is released from birth and death. ॥1॥ The Blessed Vision of the Saints is the perfect cleansing bath. By the Grace of the Saints, one comes to chant the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ॥1॥ Pause॥ In the Society of the Saints, egotism is shed, and the One Lord is seen everywhere. ॥2॥ By the pleasure of the Saints, the five passions are overpowered, and the heart is irrigated with the Ambrosial Naam. ॥3॥ Says Nanak, one whose karma is perfect, touches the feet of the Holy. ॥4॥46॥115॥ GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: Meditating on the Glories of the Lord, the heart-lotus blossoms radiantly. Remembering the Lord in meditation, all fears are dispelled. ॥1॥ Perfect is that intellect, by which the Glorious Praises of the Lord are sung. By great good fortune, one finds the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy. ॥1॥ Pause॥ In the Saadh Sangat, the treasure of the Name is obtained. In the Saadh Sangat, all one’s works are brought to fruition. ॥2॥ Through devotion to the Lord, one’s life is approved. By Guru’s Grace, one chants the Naam, the Name of the Lord. ॥3॥ Says Nanak, that humble being is accepted, within whose heart the Lord God abides. ॥4॥47॥116॥ GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: Those whose minds are imbued with the One Lord, forget to feel jealous of others. ॥1॥ They see none other than the Lord of the Universe. The Creator is the Doer, the Cause of causes. ॥1॥ Pause॥ Those who work willingly, and chant the Name of the Lord, Har, Har — they do not waver, here or hereafter. ॥2॥ Those who possess the wealth of the Lord are the true bankers. The Perfect Guru has established their line of credit. ॥3॥ The Giver of life, the Sovereign Lord King meets them. Says Nanak, they attain the supreme status. ॥4॥48॥117॥ GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: The Naam, the Name of the Lord, is the Support of the breath of life of His devotees. The Naam is their wealth, the Naam is their occupation. ॥1॥ By the greatness of the Naam, His humble servants are blessed with glory. The Lord Himself bestows it, in His Mercy. ॥1॥ Pause॥ The Naam is the home of peace of His devotees. Attuned to the Naam, His devotees are approved. ॥2॥ The Name of the Lord is the support of His humble servants. With each and every breath, they remember the Naam. ॥3॥ Says Nanak, those who have perfect destiny — their minds are attached to the Naam. ॥4॥49॥118॥ GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: By the Grace of the Saints, I meditated on the Name of the Lord. Since then, my restless mind has been satisfied. ॥1॥ I have obtained the home of peace, singing His Glorious Praises. My troubles have ended, and the demon has been destroyed. ॥1॥ Pause॥ Worship and adore the Lotus Feet of the Lord God. Meditating in remembrance on the Lord, my anxiety has come to an end. ॥2॥ I have renounced all — I am an orphan. I have come to the Sanctuary of the One Lord. Since then, I have found the highest celestial home. ॥3॥ My pains, troubles, doubts and fears are gone. The Creator Lord abides in Nanak’s mind. ॥4॥50॥119॥ GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: With my hands I do His work; with my tongue I sing His Glorious Praises.