O foolish man, thou hast not thought of the one God in thy heart;

Through forgetfulness of Him thy virtues have melted away.

I am not continent, or true, or learned; I was born a stupid fool.

Nanak representeth, he hath sought the shelter of those who forget Thee not, O God.

GURU ARJAN, RAG ASA

Since thou hast now obtained a human body, O man,

It is time for thee to meet God;

All else that thou doest is of no avail

join the company of the saints and only repeat God's name;

Apply thyself to preparation for crossing the terrible ocean.

Thy life is vainly passing in worldly love

Thou hast not repeated God's name, performed penance, austerities, or other religious works;

Thou hast not served holy men or known God.

Nanak saith, base have been mine acts;

Preserve mine honour who have taken shelter in Thee.

{p. 258}

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