Appendix

Imploring unequalled Boon of Naam

Satguru I have come to Thy feet; give my the bliss of Naam for Divine Honour and free me from all anxieties. I cannot thin of any other place of rest, and as a last resort, I am at Thy door, whether I deserve it or not, oh save me, as Thou wilt for merit I have none. Thou art ever forgiving, ever kind and sustaineth all, Nanak hath taken his refuge with the Saints: kindly protect him this time.

Guru Arjan, Todi M5

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I get real life from a vision of Thy divine Face, and feel myself fortunate indeed, hear this prayer of mine, my Lord: Make me thy disciple and give me the gift of Naam, and keep me under Thy protection, my benevolent Lord; it is only the rare few who appreciate the Guru’s Grace, hear my appeal, my Lord and Friend: Let Thy Lotus Feet abide in my heart, Nanak makes but one request: Do not slip away from my remembrance, oh, Ye the Ocean of All-Goodness.

Guru Arjan, Suhi M5

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Oh Lord! Be kind and grant that we may sing Thy praises, I wistfully wait for the time when the Lord will hug me to His bosom. We are children without wisdom and are steeped in stark ignorance, Thou our Father, make us understand. Sons commit mistakes again and again, while the Father of us all still loves them. Whatever, oh Lord! whatever Thou givest us, we gladly accept the same, for we have no other shelter whereto we may turn. The Lord shall be dear to such devotees, who are dear to the Lord, through Thy Grace, we shall merge ourselves into Thee, through Thy Grace alone can we constantly remember Thee, Nanak has come to Hari’s door, he will save me from disgrace.

Guru Ram Das, Kalyan M4