The virtuous obtain Truth; they give up their desires for evil and corruption. |
The wall of the body is temporary, as is the soul-mason within it. The flavor of the intellect is bland and insipid without the Salt. O Nanak, as He wills, He makes things right. Without the Name, no one is approved. |
The watchman oversees the field of another, but the field belongs to his master, while he must get up and depart. He works so hard, and suffers for that field, but still, nothing comes into his hands. |
The waves of desire in the world-ocean are intoxicating wine. |
The whole Universe serves You, day and night. Please hear my prayer. |
The whole world is a store-house of lamp-black; the body and mind are blackened with it. |
The whole world is bound by death; without the Guru, death cannot be avoided. |
The whole world is caught and held in the mouth of Death. Through the Teachings of the Guru, the True Guru, O Lord, I am saved. |
The whole world is engrossed in bad deeds and good deeds. God's devotee is above both, but those who understand this are very rare. |
The whole world is engrossed in emotional attachment to Maya. Those who are controlled by the three qualities are attached to Maya. |
The wife yearns for gold and silver, and her friends, the senses, yearn for good food. |
The Wine of Truth is not fermented from molasses. |
The wise always take cleansing baths. At the time of death, and at the time of birth, they are purified, when water is poured on their heads. |
The woods, the meadows and the three worlds are rendered green. The Doer of all did this in an instant. |
The world is a drama, staged in a dream. In a moment, the play is played out. Some attain union with the Lord, while others depart in separation. Whatever pleases Him comes to pass; nothing else can be done. |