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<p class="C1">&#65279<i>GU&#7750VANT&#298</i>, lit. a woman of becoming qualities, is the title of one of Gur&#363 Arjan's compositions, in measure S&#363h&#299, in the Gur&#363 Granth S&#257hib (GG, 763). It follows Gur&#363 N&#257nak's <i>Kuchaj&#299</i> (lit. an awkward, ill-mannered woman) and <i>Suchaj&#299</i> (lit. a woman of good manner). The term <i>gu&#7751va&#7751t&#299</i> is figuratively used for a true, meritorious devotee. Like the hymns of Gur&#363 N&#257nak, this one too is uttered in the first person, and by implication, it sums up qualities characteristic of a true and pious Sikh. These qualities are: humility, reverence for those who are true Sikhs of the Gur&#363, desire for the company of those who can lead you to the true Gur&#363, abandonment of pride and temptation, and subservience to the will of the Gur&#363. This, according to Gur&#363 Arjan's composition, is the path of righteousness. He who follows it, will never be grieved; he will be rid of all temptations and cravings. He will receive the treasure of <i>bhakti</i> (devotional love), and attain the vision of God.</p>
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