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THE RAHIRAS
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O foolish man, thou hast not thought of the one God in thy heart;
Through forgetfulness of Him thy virtues have melted away.
I am not continent, or true, or learned; I was born a stupid fool.
Nanak representeth, he hath sought the shelter of those who forget Thee not, O God.


Guru Arjan, Rag Asa

Since thou hast now obtained a human body O man,
It is time for thee to meet God;
All else that thou doest is of no avail;
Join the company of the saints and only repeat God's name;
Apply thyself to preparation for crossing the terrible ocean.
Thy life is vainly passing in worldly love;
Thou hast not repeated God's name, performed penance, austerities, or other religious works;
Thou hast not served holy men or known God.
Nanak saith, base have been mine acts;
Preserve mine honour who have taken shelter in Thee.