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202 XIV By obeying Him man's path is not obstructed ; By obeying Him man departeth with honour and distinction ; By obeying Him man proceedeth in ecstasy on his way ; By obeying Him man formeth an alliance with virtue - So pure is God's name - Whoever obeyeth God knoweth the pleasure of it in his own heart.

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By obeying Him man attaineth the gate of salvation ; By obeying Him man is saved with his family ; By obeying Him the Guru is saved, and saveth his disciples ; By obeying Him, O Nanak, man wandereth not in quest of alms - So pure is God's name - Whoever obeyeth God knoweth the pleasure of it in his own heart.

XVI The elect are acceptable, the elect are distinguished ; The elect obtain honour in God's court ; The elect shed lustre on the courts of kings. The attention of the elect is bestowed on the one Guru. If any one say he can form an idea of God, he may say so,