Sidh Gosti (Punjabi: ਸਿਧ ਗੋਸਟਿ, pronunciation: [sɪdh ɡosʈ], sidha gōsaṭi, lit.
[7] Other than that Guru Nanak had discourses with Sidhas at various places mainly at Gorakhmatta, Achal Batala and Mount Meru.
[9] The yogic orders, particularly those of the Nath Yogis who derived their authority from their master, Gorakhnath, were a force of major significance in sixteenth-century Punjab, as described in many Sikh texts, such as the Janamsakhis.
[9] In keeping with its subject, the Siddh Gosht was originally written in the Sanskritized Hindi, which is sometimes referred to as Sadhu Bhasha, but more commonly expressed in Gurmukhi Punjabi.
Stanzas 43–48: The Yogis use the language of yoga to pose a series of riddling questions, which are answered by Nanak.
Stanzas 68–73: Concluding statement by Nanak summarizing his teachings on the Gurmukh, Waheguru and the nature of true yoga.
[8] During the discussion with Siddhas, Guru Nanak explains that renunciation and austerities are not essential for achieving liberation.
We bathe at sacred shrines of pilgrimage, and obtain the fruits of peace; not even an iota of filth sticks to us.
The Guru has revealed the stores and the city within the home of my own heart, where I intuitively carry on the true trade.
Let constant absorption in the Word of the Shabad deep within be your ear-rings; eradicate egotism and attachment.
Discard sexual desire, anger and egotism, and through the Word of the Guru's Shabad, attain true understanding.