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Within The Creator Resides
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<blockquote data-quote="pk70" data-source="post: 73243" data-attributes="member: 5889"><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> WITHIN THE CREATOR RESIDES</span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Satguru Nanak starts Japji Sahib with a possible definition of our Creator in very powerful words “ekonkar, satnaam, karta purkh, nirbhao nirvair, akaal murt, ajuni swembh gurparsad"meaning there is only one Creator, only His existence is true, He is the only Creator, He is without fear and without enmity, he is beyond death and birth , self Extent. Can be realized with Guru’s grace. By studying Sree Guru Granth Sahib, a Sikh also learns that the Creator is known as the Infinite but HIS presence in His creation can be experienced with a disciplined state of mind. Satguru guides the Sikhs to experience HIM within. For this, one needs to be ready to overcome all negative (primal) forces known as ego, anger, lust, deep attachment and greed, which trigger continuous ups and downs in the human mind. In Gurbani, nothing is as important as the love developed for the Creator, all the rest seen and enjoyed are of no use for coupling the soul with the almighty. Stress is given on not only battling the five negative forces but also changing the attitudes towards His creation. The attitude based on the five negative forces must be changed to be ready for God. A Sikh takes helps from the Guru to achieve the goal:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“ Gur kahya sakar kamavo.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Gur ki karni kahe dhavo “ ONKAR Mehla 1</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Guru leads the Sikhs to a way that helps to have victory over the five forces. When a Sikh realizes that the Creator who is beyond death and birth can be experienced within if Guru said advice is made base for living; he/she is elevated even before the experience occurs because as per Guru’s advice, he/she gets ready to abandon everything that can cause obstacles in the way of God’s experience. It is needed to have a strong urge to experience The Almighty; if the urge is weak, there are chances that the souls can be dragged down to illusions, which distract us from the Guru said goal. Satguru makes it very clear in Mlaar Rag:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“ parr dara parr dhann parr lobha haomai bikhai bikaar</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">dusht bhao tajj nind parayee kaam krodh chandaar.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Mehal me baithe APPAR APAAR.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Malaar Mehla 1 SGGS 1255</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> To have a mind concentrated on Prabh ji, the elimination of negative forces within is very necessary. A mind set for others spouses and money leads to destruction. The habit of criticizing behind one’s back and harboring anger become ones own enemy. They must be won over because within the body resides the Creator. Basically, these negative forces are hindrances in achieving the Guru-said goal because it becomes impossible to be in love with HIM while indulging in vices and giving in to these negative forces. Sahib says:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sbahi salah jinni dhiayea ikk mann</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Soyee poore sah, vakhtai uppr larh gye “</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Maajh Ki Vaar Mehla 1</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The mind must have single minded concentration on Him </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">When a choice is made and the decision to follow Guru’s teaching is taken, a Sikh, armed with Guru- Inspiration, feels that God’s experience is inevitable. How close one can go in achieving the goal depends on the battle with the hindering forces. Satgur declares:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“ me TUJH bin awar n bhavayee, Tu bhave sukh hoyee “ Sri Rag Mehla 1 (61) </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">With that state of mind, nothing is more important than Prabh, no one appeals to heart but HIM..The Creator brings peace to heart. There should no place in heart for any other power but HIM. Being absorbed in HIS love, thinking about HIM, and dreaming of HIM brings everlasting joy. This is the kind of state of mind Satguru wants a Sikh to develop. For anyone who longs to see HIM, Sahib further clarifies:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“darsan ki pyaas jis narr hoye </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">ekt rachai, parhar doye </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Basant Mehla 1 SGGS 1190</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">It is very important to remember that love for HIM and keeping undisturbed concentration on HIM should become a permanent part of life. A Sikh should not harbor an illusion that The Creator can be on his/her side by doing charity works, by sitting alone in meditation, singing religious songs, practicing Yog, doing pilgrimage, becoming a naked sadhu in search of HIM, fighting with bravery, or becoming very polite and humble. Satguru says that HE is pleased only if HIS Naam simran is done with high gravity of sincerity. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“na bheejai ragi naadi bed</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">n bheejai surti gyani jog</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai sogi kitai roj</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai roopi maali rang</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai tirath bhavya nang</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai daati kitai punn</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai bahir baithya sunn</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">na bheejai bherh mreh bhirh soor</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> na bheejai kete hovai dhoorh</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">lekha likhya mann ke bhaye</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Nanak bheejai SACHE Naaye</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Slok Mehla 1 Rag sarg ki var Mehla 4 SGGS 1237</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">So there is no place for showing off in Gurmat at all, because HE is pleased only with NAAM simran,which is also stated as a complete involvement with the Creator. Conditioning of mind to just do something can take away the real purpose of that act.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Naam Simran can only be done if the mind is set up for HIM only. If the mind is still divided with other diversions, longings and urges, Sahib in a simple way asserts that experiencing The Almighty becomes difficult; read the following shabad in Ram Kli:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">“ jitt dar vasseh kwan dar kahyai, dara bheetr dar kwan lahai.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Jis dar karn fira udasi so dar koyee aye kahai.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Kin bidh sagar tryai</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Jivtyan n mryai (Rahao)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Dukh darwaja , roh rakhwala aasa andesa doye patt jrhe</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Maya jall khayee pani ghar baadhya satt kai asan PURKH rahai-2</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Kinte nama ant na janya tum sar nahin awr HARE</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Oocha nahin kehna man meh rehna aappe jane aap kre-3</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Jab aasa andesa tab hee, kionkr EK kahai</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Aasa bheetr rahai nirasa tao Nanak EK milai-4</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">In bidh sagr taryai. Jivtyan eon maryai –1 Rahao dooja</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Ram Kli Mehla 1 SGGS 877</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Here Satguru echoes questions about The Creator and then answers them. Who can show the place where HE resides? What are the obstacles in the way and how these obstacles can be removed permanently? Who can find that hidden place where HE resides and some one who knows should tell me because I am also searching HIM, and enduring pains of separation from HIM? There is an assertion that after death we will meet HIM but how can we meet HIM while being alive? Guru states that sorrow and pain serve as a door—which has been closed by hope, fantasy and fear and is being guarded by anger. Before the door, a deep trench of Maya triggering vices of different kinds exists. Behind the door, The Almighty resides. HE has thousands of names to call by, yet it’s very hard to know HIM and there is no one equal to HIM. It is not advisable to argue about The Infinite, it is better to stay tuned to HIM, as HE knows what He does. What should we do then? Empower ourselves with love for HIM and stay above hopes and desires? Of course, because when they are there,HIMh sorrow, pain and fear exist. Their existence makes it difficult to love HIM heartedly. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Let’s say that while living in a world filled with hopes and fantasies, a decision is taken to stay indifferent to these hopes and fantasies, and instead keep all concentration single-mindedly on HIM. The result is that all hopes and pains become ineffective. In this state of mind, one watches the world’s script in play without involving in its distractions. Any thing that comes this way--happiness or sorrow--is considered HIS gift as none can hit the balanced mind tuned to HIM. This is also known as the elimination of distracting forces. This will lead us to experience HIM while living. After having said that I must make it clear that Satguru doesn’t ask Sikhs to stop working and perform responsibilities.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">In very clear words Guru advises to work hard and share the earning with the needy. If a Sikh is on a job, it should be done diligently, if a Sikh is in a business, responsibility of the business should be taken carefully; however, never allow ego, greed, anger, lust and attachment should take over the soul. Rituals and showing off any kind will not help us in getting closer to HIM. A Sikh must come out of the dark illusions and be faithful to HIM with a heart engraved completely with love for HIM. Any between situations shall bear no fruits.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">PS This article was published before with a little different form in SR. My aim to write this article was to ask Sikhs to explore this aspect of Gurbani so that “ mehl me baithe agam apaar” can become our realistic goal. We know we suffer from many shortcomings that serve as a wall between Him and us. Any mistake if occurred during typing Please forgive</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">HAR bisrat sda khuari M-5</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Pk70.</span></span></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pk70, post: 73243, member: 5889"] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] WITHIN THE CREATOR RESIDES[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Satguru Nanak starts Japji Sahib with a possible definition of our Creator in very powerful words “ekonkar, satnaam, karta purkh, nirbhao nirvair, akaal murt, ajuni swembh gurparsad"meaning there is only one Creator, only His existence is true, He is the only Creator, He is without fear and without enmity, he is beyond death and birth , self Extent. Can be realized with Guru’s grace. By studying Sree Guru Granth Sahib, a Sikh also learns that the Creator is known as the Infinite but HIS presence in His creation can be experienced with a disciplined state of mind. Satguru guides the Sikhs to experience HIM within. For this, one needs to be ready to overcome all negative (primal) forces known as ego, anger, lust, deep attachment and greed, which trigger continuous ups and downs in the human mind. In Gurbani, nothing is as important as the love developed for the Creator, all the rest seen and enjoyed are of no use for coupling the soul with the almighty. Stress is given on not only battling the five negative forces but also changing the attitudes towards His creation. The attitude based on the five negative forces must be changed to be ready for God. A Sikh takes helps from the Guru to achieve the goal:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“ Gur kahya sakar kamavo.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Gur ki karni kahe dhavo “ ONKAR Mehla 1[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Guru leads the Sikhs to a way that helps to have victory over the five forces. When a Sikh realizes that the Creator who is beyond death and birth can be experienced within if Guru said advice is made base for living; he/she is elevated even before the experience occurs because as per Guru’s advice, he/she gets ready to abandon everything that can cause obstacles in the way of God’s experience. It is needed to have a strong urge to experience The Almighty; if the urge is weak, there are chances that the souls can be dragged down to illusions, which distract us from the Guru said goal. Satguru makes it very clear in Mlaar Rag:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“ parr dara parr dhann parr lobha haomai bikhai bikaar[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]dusht bhao tajj nind parayee kaam krodh chandaar.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Mehal me baithe APPAR APAAR.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Malaar Mehla 1 SGGS 1255[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] To have a mind concentrated on Prabh ji, the elimination of negative forces within is very necessary. A mind set for others spouses and money leads to destruction. The habit of criticizing behind one’s back and harboring anger become ones own enemy. They must be won over because within the body resides the Creator. Basically, these negative forces are hindrances in achieving the Guru-said goal because it becomes impossible to be in love with HIM while indulging in vices and giving in to these negative forces. Sahib says:[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Sbahi salah jinni dhiayea ikk mann[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Soyee poore sah, vakhtai uppr larh gye “[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Maajh Ki Vaar Mehla 1[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The mind must have single minded concentration on Him [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]When a choice is made and the decision to follow Guru’s teaching is taken, a Sikh, armed with Guru- Inspiration, feels that God’s experience is inevitable. How close one can go in achieving the goal depends on the battle with the hindering forces. Satgur declares:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“ me TUJH bin awar n bhavayee, Tu bhave sukh hoyee “ Sri Rag Mehla 1 (61) [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]With that state of mind, nothing is more important than Prabh, no one appeals to heart but HIM..The Creator brings peace to heart. There should no place in heart for any other power but HIM. Being absorbed in HIS love, thinking about HIM, and dreaming of HIM brings everlasting joy. This is the kind of state of mind Satguru wants a Sikh to develop. For anyone who longs to see HIM, Sahib further clarifies:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“darsan ki pyaas jis narr hoye [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]ekt rachai, parhar doye [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Basant Mehla 1 SGGS 1190[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]It is very important to remember that love for HIM and keeping undisturbed concentration on HIM should become a permanent part of life. A Sikh should not harbor an illusion that The Creator can be on his/her side by doing charity works, by sitting alone in meditation, singing religious songs, practicing Yog, doing pilgrimage, becoming a naked sadhu in search of HIM, fighting with bravery, or becoming very polite and humble. Satguru says that HE is pleased only if HIS Naam simran is done with high gravity of sincerity. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“na bheejai ragi naadi bed[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]n bheejai surti gyani jog[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai sogi kitai roj[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai roopi maali rang[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai tirath bhavya nang[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai daati kitai punn[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai bahir baithya sunn[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]na bheejai bherh mreh bhirh soor[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] na bheejai kete hovai dhoorh[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]lekha likhya mann ke bhaye[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Nanak bheejai SACHE Naaye[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Slok Mehla 1 Rag sarg ki var Mehla 4 SGGS 1237[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]So there is no place for showing off in Gurmat at all, because HE is pleased only with NAAM simran,which is also stated as a complete involvement with the Creator. Conditioning of mind to just do something can take away the real purpose of that act.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Naam Simran can only be done if the mind is set up for HIM only. If the mind is still divided with other diversions, longings and urges, Sahib in a simple way asserts that experiencing The Almighty becomes difficult; read the following shabad in Ram Kli:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]“ jitt dar vasseh kwan dar kahyai, dara bheetr dar kwan lahai.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Jis dar karn fira udasi so dar koyee aye kahai.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Kin bidh sagar tryai[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Jivtyan n mryai (Rahao)[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Dukh darwaja , roh rakhwala aasa andesa doye patt jrhe[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Maya jall khayee pani ghar baadhya satt kai asan PURKH rahai-2[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Kinte nama ant na janya tum sar nahin awr HARE[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Oocha nahin kehna man meh rehna aappe jane aap kre-3[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Jab aasa andesa tab hee, kionkr EK kahai[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Aasa bheetr rahai nirasa tao Nanak EK milai-4[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]In bidh sagr taryai. Jivtyan eon maryai –1 Rahao dooja[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Ram Kli Mehla 1 SGGS 877[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] Here Satguru echoes questions about The Creator and then answers them. Who can show the place where HE resides? What are the obstacles in the way and how these obstacles can be removed permanently? Who can find that hidden place where HE resides and some one who knows should tell me because I am also searching HIM, and enduring pains of separation from HIM? There is an assertion that after death we will meet HIM but how can we meet HIM while being alive? Guru states that sorrow and pain serve as a door—which has been closed by hope, fantasy and fear and is being guarded by anger. Before the door, a deep trench of Maya triggering vices of different kinds exists. Behind the door, The Almighty resides. HE has thousands of names to call by, yet it’s very hard to know HIM and there is no one equal to HIM. It is not advisable to argue about The Infinite, it is better to stay tuned to HIM, as HE knows what He does. What should we do then? Empower ourselves with love for HIM and stay above hopes and desires? Of course, because when they are there,HIMh sorrow, pain and fear exist. Their existence makes it difficult to love HIM heartedly. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman] Let’s say that while living in a world filled with hopes and fantasies, a decision is taken to stay indifferent to these hopes and fantasies, and instead keep all concentration single-mindedly on HIM. The result is that all hopes and pains become ineffective. In this state of mind, one watches the world’s script in play without involving in its distractions. Any thing that comes this way--happiness or sorrow--is considered HIS gift as none can hit the balanced mind tuned to HIM. This is also known as the elimination of distracting forces. This will lead us to experience HIM while living. After having said that I must make it clear that Satguru doesn’t ask Sikhs to stop working and perform responsibilities.[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]In very clear words Guru advises to work hard and share the earning with the needy. If a Sikh is on a job, it should be done diligently, if a Sikh is in a business, responsibility of the business should be taken carefully; however, never allow ego, greed, anger, lust and attachment should take over the soul. Rituals and showing off any kind will not help us in getting closer to HIM. A Sikh must come out of the dark illusions and be faithful to HIM with a heart engraved completely with love for HIM. Any between situations shall bear no fruits.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]PS This article was published before with a little different form in SR. My aim to write this article was to ask Sikhs to explore this aspect of Gurbani so that “ mehl me baithe agam apaar” can become our realistic goal. We know we suffer from many shortcomings that serve as a wall between Him and us. Any mistake if occurred during typing Please forgive[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]HAR bisrat sda khuari M-5[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Pk70.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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