Beauty fades away, islands fade away, the sun, moon, stars and sky fade away.

The earth, mountains, forests and lands fade away.

One's spouse, children, siblings and loved friends fade away.

Gold and jewels and the incomparable beauty of Maya fade away.

Only the Eternal, Unchanging Lord does not fade away.

O Nanak, only the humble Saints are steady and stable forever. ||9||

Do not delay in practicing righteousness; delay in committing sins.

Implant the Naam, the Name of the Lord, within yourself, and abandon greed.

In the Sanctuary of the Saints, the sins are erased. The character of righteousness is received by that person,

O Nanak, with whom the Lord is pleased and satisfied. ||10||

The person of shallow understanding is dying in emotional attachment; he is engrossed in pursuits of pleasure with his wife.

With youthful beauty and golden earrings,

wondrous mansions, decorations and clothes - this is how Maya clings to him.

O Eternal, Unchanging, Benevolent Lord God, O Sanctuary of the Saints, Nanak humbly bows to You. ||11||

If there is birth, then there is death. If there is pleasure, then there is pain. If there is enjoyment, then there is disease.

If there is high, then there is low. If there is small, then there is great.

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If there is power, then there is pride. If there is egotistical pride, then there will be a fall.

Engrossed in worldly ways, one is ruined.

Meditating and vibrating on the Lord of the Universe in the Company of the Holy, you shall become steady and stable. Nanak vibrates and meditates on the Lord God. ||12||

By the Grace of God, genuine understanding comes to the mind.

The intellect blossoms forth, and one finds a place in the realm of celestial bliss.

The senses are brought under control, and pride is abandoned.

The heart is cooled and soothed, and the wisdom of the Saints is implanted within.

Reincarnation is ended, and the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan is obtained.

O Nanak, the musical instrument of the Word of the Shabad vibrates and resounds within. ||13||

The Vedas preach and recount God's Glories; people hear them by various ways and means.

The Merciful Lord, Har, Har, implants spiritual wisdom within.

Nanak begs for the Gift of the Naam, the Name of the Lord. The Guru is the Great Giver, the Lord of the World. ||14||

Do not worry so much about your mother, father and siblings. Do not worry so much about other people.

Do not worry about your spouse, children and friends. You are obsessed with your involvements in Maya.

The One Lord God is Kind and Compassionate, O Nanak. He is the Cherisher and Nurturer of all living beings. ||15||