Book I / I – (xv)

The Path of Naam leads to Sehaj State

*Naam helps a spirit in the attainment of Sehaj – a state of perfect equipoise beyond the realm of the three Gunas: Satvik, Rajsik and Tamsik; i.e., equanimity, action, and inertia respectively.

It is a state not subject to decay and disintegration.

* (This section is adjusted to the Fourth Edition of 1981;
Editor’s Note 2011.)

Let the Beloved of Nanak have mercy on him for Naam is the blind man’s staff unto him.

Guru Arjan, Bilawal M5

Oh God! Thy Name is a pilgrim's staff to the blind, to me who is a poor and helpless wretch, Thy name is my prop and support.

Namdev, Tilang Namdev