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SO SAID GURU ANGAD DEV109Hindi transliteration) under various subject-wise headings, line-index<strong>of</strong> the sayings given in Gurmukhi script and a bibliography at the endfor further study and research on the subject.Guru Granth Sahib holds 63 hymns <strong>of</strong> Guru Angad Dev ji, allare in the form <strong>of</strong> Sloks interspersed in various vars (odes). As theauthor has said, “Their significance lies in the intensity <strong>of</strong> thought,subjectivity <strong>of</strong> presentation, pungency <strong>of</strong> projection and brevity <strong>of</strong>expression. These are characterised by directness, simplicity andsublimity. All <strong>of</strong> these are complete in themselves, outpourings <strong>of</strong> anextremely sensitive and dedicated soul.” (p. 11) One hundred andtwenty five very expressive subject-headings have been selected out<strong>of</strong> these Sloks; and through the medium <strong>of</strong> three languages / scripts,the author has guided and promoted a luminous path for the aspirantsto lead a purposeful and spiritual life. To quote a few insertions :ANXIETYBkBe fuzsk wfs eoj[,fuzs fs; jh j/fJ .ib wfj izs T[gkfJB[,fsBk fG o'ih d/fJ .Don’t fall into anxiety,This he surely takes on Himself.He provides sustenance to all,Even to those created by Him in water. (p. 29)DEEDS DONE UNDER COMPULSIONpXk uNh i' Go/,Bk r[D[ Bk T[geko[ ..;/sh y[;h ;tkohn? .BkBe ekoi ;ko[ ..He, who does any deed under force or compulsion,earns neither any merit nor any obligation to others.A good and beneficial deed is that which is done willingly andwith pleasure. (p. 41)
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