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-199Take your cleansing bath in it, and all your affairs shall be resolved. || 1 || In the Society of the Saints, spiritual conversations take place. The sinful mistakes of millions of incarnations are erased. || 2 || The Holy Saints meditate in remembrance, in ecstasy. Their minds and bodies are immersed in supreme ecstasy. || 3 || Slave Nanak is a sacrifice to those who have obtained the treasure of the Lord's Feet. || 4 || 95 || 164 || GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: Do only that, by which no filth or pollution shall stick to you. Let your mind remain awake and aware, singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises. || 1 || Pause || Meditate in remembrance on the One Lord; do not be in love with duality. In the Society of the Saints, chant only the Name. || 1 || The karma of good actions, the Dharma of righteous living, religious rituals, fasts and worship - practice these, but do not know any other than the Supreme Lord God. || 2 || Those who place their love in God - their works are brought to fruition. || 3 || Infinitely invaluable is that Vaishnaav, that worshipper of Vishnu, says Nanak, who has renounced corruption. || 4 || 96 || 165 || GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: They desert you even when you are alive, O madman; what good can they do when someone is dead? || 1 || Meditate in remembrance on the Lord of the Universe in your mind and bodythis is your pre-ordained destiny. The poison of Maya is of no use at all. || 1 || Pause || Those who have eaten this poison of deception - their thirst shall never depart. || 2 || The treacherous world-ocean is filled with terrible pain. Without the Lord's Name, how can anyone cross over? || 3 || Joining the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy, you shall be saved here and hereafter. O Nanak, worship and adore the Name of the Lord. || 4 || 97 || 166 || GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: The bearded emperor who struck down the poor, has been burnt in the fire by the Supreme Lord God. || 1 || The Creator administers true justice. He is the Saving Grace of His slaves. || 1 || Pause || In the beginning, and throughout the ages, His glory is manifest. The slanderer died after contracting the deadly fever. || 2 || He is killed, and no one can save him. Here and hereafter, his reputation is evil. || 3 || The Lord hugs His slaves close in His Embrace. Nanak seeks the Lord's Sanctuary, and meditates on the Naam. || 4 || 98 || 167 || GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: The memorandum was proven to be false by the Lord Himself. The sinner is now suffering in despair. || 1 || Those who have my Lord of the Universe as their support - death does not even approach them. || 1 || Pause || In the True Court, they lie; the blind fools strike their own heads with their own hands. || 2 || Sickness afflicts those who commit sins; God Himself sits as the Judge. || 3 || By their own actions, they are bound and gagged. All their wealth is gone, along with their lives. || 4 || Nanak has taken to the Sanctuary of the Lord's Court; my Creator has preserved my honor. || 5 || 99 || 168 || GAUREE, FIFTH MEHL: The dust of the feet of the humble beings is so sweet to my mind. Perfect karma is the mortal's pre-ordained destiny. || 1 || Pause ||
