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268 She is decorated with the Guru's word; her body and soul are with her Beloved.

With hands clasped she standeth waiting on Him, and offereth Him true supplication.

She is imbued with the love of her Darling; she dwelleth in fear of the True One; and, when dyed with His love, her colour is the true one.

She is called the handmaiden of the Beloved, and answereth to the name of Lali.

Her true affection is not sundered; the True One blendeth her with Himself.

Her soul is imbued and saturated with the Word; I am ever a sacrifice unto her.

She who is absorbed in the True Guru, shall not sit down a widow.

Her Beloved is an abode of pleasure ever young and true; He neither dieth nor is born.

He ever enjoyeth His virtuous wife, and casteth true glances on her as she obeyeth Him.

She maketh truth the parting of her hair, and love her dress and ornaments.

She maketh the indwelling of God her sandal, and the tenth gate her chamber.

She lighteth the lamp of the Word, and weareth God's name as her necklet.

She weareth on her forehead the jewel of love, and she is beautiful among women.

Her beauty and wisdom are charming, and true is her infinite love.

She knoweth no man but her Beloved; it is only for the True Guru she feeleth love and affection.

But thou who art reckless on a dark night, how shalt thou pass it without the Beloved?

Thy bosom shall burn, thy body shall burn, and thy mind shall burn, O woman.