Nanak, call him a lover who is ever absorbed in God.

He who deemeth what is good good, and what is bad bad,

Shall not be called a true lover if he proceed in this manner.[1]

Guru Angad

He who offereth salutation and at the same time criticizeth God's works, hath made a mistake from the beginning.

Both his salutation and criticism are in vain; Nanak, such a person shall not obtain a place in God's court.

PAURI XXI

Ever remember that Lord by worshipping whom thou shalt find happiness.

Why hast thou done such evil deeds as thou shalt suffer for?

Do absolutely nothing evil, look well before thee;

So throw the dice that thou mayest not lose with the Lord,

Nay, that thou mayest gain some profit.

SLOK XXII

Guru Angad

When a servant while performing service is proud and quarrelsome besides,

And talketh too much, he pleaseth not his master.

If he efface himself and perform service, he shall obtain some honour.

Nanak, he who longeth for God shall meet Him, and his longing shall be acceptable.

[1. He shall not be called a lover, if he rail at God in adversity. This idea often occurs in Oriental poetry.]

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Guru Angad

What a man hath in his heart cometh forth; lip-worship is of no avail.

Man soweth poison and expecteth ambrosia; behold that for justice!

Guru Angad

Contracting friendship with a fool would never be profitable.

He acteth according to his understanding: let any one see and inquire into this.

One thing can be put into a vessel if another be first removed.[1]

Commands will not succeed with God; supplications must be addressed to Him.

By practising falsehood falsehood is obtained: Nanak, there is pleasure in praising God.

Guru Angad

Friendship for a fool and love for a great man

Are like lines drawn on water, which leave neither trace nor mark.

Guru Angad

If a man be a fool and do anything, he cannot do it well

Even though he do one or two things well, he will spoil the rest.

PAURI XXII

If the servant who is employed in service act according to his master's wishes,

His honour is all the more, and he receiveth double wages.

If he vie with his master, he will excite his jealousy,

Lose his large salary, and receive shoe-beating on the mouth.

Thank Him by whose gifts thou liveth

Nanak, commands will not succeed with Him; the Master must be implored,

[1. The love of God will enter man's heart if he first expel worldly love.]

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SLOK XXIII

Guru Angad

What sort of gift is that which we obtain by our own asking?

Nanak, wonderful is the gift we obtain when the Lord is pleased.

Guru Angad

What sort of service is that in which the fear of the master departeth not?[1]