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That desire of life which is in the heart, do thou, brother, repress. 

 Ndnak, calling aloud, says — take refuge with Hari. 



Priest as before. 

 Meditating on the Saheb, &c. 



People as before. 

 Wall Guru — Wah Guru Jet faieh. 



GANJ BAKHSHIS. 



Of this division of the Sikhs, no particulars, except the name, have 

 been ascertained. This is said to have been derived from that of the 

 founder. They are not numerous nor of any note. 



RAMRAYIS. 



These derive their appellation from that of Rama Raya, the son or 

 grandson of Hari Raya, and their distinction from the other Sikhs is 

 more of a political than religious complexion. Rama Raya disputed the 

 succession to the Pontificate with Hari Krishna, the son of Hari Raya, 

 and was unsuccessful. His followers, however, maintain the superiority 

 of his pretensions, and record many miracles wrought by him in proof of 

 his sanctity. He flourished about A. D. 1660. The Rdmrayis are not 

 common in Hindustan. 



SUTHREH SHAHIS. 



These are more often met with than either of the two preceding, and 

 the priests are recognisable by distinguishing marks. They make a 

 perpendicular black streak down the forehead, and carry two small black 

 sticks about half a yard in length, which they clash together when 

 they solicit alms. They lead a vagabond life, begging and singing songs 





