Book I / III – (ii)
Attributes of Naam
The fountain of Naam is eternal and perennially full. It springs from Sant Sat Guru (One established in Truth) and becomes manifest in a Gurumukh (One who scrupulously follows the teachings of the Guru). He who realizes and experiences It within himself becomes truly blessed.
We have the treasure of Naam in abundance, Sat Guru transmits his own Life-current, may he live eternally.
Guru Ram Das, Wadhans War M4
Word is an inexhaustible treasure and resides in the heart of a Gurumukh.
Guru Arjan, Suhi War M5
The riches of Naam never run out and are inestimable, with the Gift of Naam one verily shines bright and becomes the knower of Truth.
Guru Amar Das, Sorath M3
Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water I shall give him shall be in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life.
St John 4:14
The wealth of Naam is truly great and is surging everywhere:
Verily, verily the wealth of Naam is truly great, It is surging full and free within each individual.
Guru Nanak, Sri Rag M1
Naam is Hukam and Shabd:
He who attunes with the Will of God (Controlling Power of Naam) is truly acceptable, the Master's Shabd gives a clue to and is indicative of the Naam.
Guru Amar Das, Basant M3
Naam is the heritage of the devotees; Guru is the Treasure house and Sikh the dealer in this merchandise:
The devotee's true capital is the treasure of Naam. This he spends quite freely.
Guru Arjan, Gauri M5
Verily, verily, blessed is the merchant that deals in Naam, for his disciples buy this commodity and through Shabd cross over the Sea of Life.
Guru Ram Das, Gauri War M4
God is truly the King of Naam:
Hari Naam is Thy crest jewel, Thou has a monopoly in this respect and Thy disciples trade in It.
Guru Arjan, Gauri M5
Naam is the greatest support for ensouled bodies; Naam is the only prop. Devotees have a friend in Him and are able to get single-minded devotion through the agency of Naam.
Oh Nanak! Naam is the mainstay of the Jivas, and without It there is no support, let the universes appear and disappear but one who is devoted to a Gurumukh remains steadfast like a rock in the changing panorama of life.
Guru Ram Das, Asa M4
The Name of the Lord is a tonic for the mind, by its use the Pranas and the senses get steady, Naam is my all in all and everything to me, He is my constant friend and guide and helps me to safely cross over the 'Sea of Life.'
Guru Arjan, Todi M5
The True Naam is my staff for It helps me always and satiates all my cravings.
Guru Amar Das, Ramkali M3
Listen ye, oh Saints, says Nanak, and make friends with Naam for It is his only Pole-star.
Guru Amar Das, Ramkali M3
Thy name alone is a great blessing for the world, for me It is a sure support and a sheet anchor.
Guru Nanak, Sri Rag M1