492 Translation of the Vichitra Ndtak. [No. 6. 



The author's declarations : — 



1. I will preach that, which God himself hath revealed to me. 



2. They who worship God, shall hereafter inherit heaven. 



3. Doubt not. The true worshipper is as much associated with 

 God 



4. As the white curling waves, are a part and portion of the ocean ; 



5. Those who talk idly aud wildly, are distinct from God. 



6. God dwells not in the Veds, nor in the Koran, but in the hearts 

 of such as love him. 



7. Those who teach pride, and mock humility will receive the 

 punishment of error. 



8. Those who journey blindfold cannot see the way to heaven. 



9. A sound understanding cannot contemplate a false doctrine. 



10. The eloquent tongue cannot tell of the loving kindness of God, 

 which is only to he felt in the hearts of those who love him. 



Chapter VII. 

 Of the Writer's Origin, 

 My father travelled eastward, and performed pilgrimages. When 

 he reached the confluence of the three rivers,* he occupied his time in 

 making religious offerings. I first saw the light after we had come 

 to Patna, but thence I was removed to Madradesh, where I was 

 carefully nursed, attended to, and strictly educated. By the time 

 I became intelligent, my father was called away to heaven. 



Chapter VIII. 



I succeeded to my inheritance, and commenced teaching the word 

 to the best of my abilities, amusing my leisure hours, by pursuing all 

 kinds of sports, I slew many bears, stags, &c. &c. My dwelling was 

 at the city of Pawala or Nahan, the river flowed close to it, and I 

 revelled in many enjoyments. I killed lions, wolves, and deer of many 

 kinds. 



At this time, the emperor Futteh Shah without a cause picked a 

 quarrel with me. He assailed me, but Shah Sangram and five chief- 

 tains prepared to do battle on my side, these were Jitmall, and Gulab 



* f^i^l Priajr. 



