As the bubbles in the water well up and disappear again,

so is the universe created; says Nanak, listen, O my friend! ||25||

The mortal does not remember the Lord, even for a moment; he is blinded by the wine of Maya.

Says Nanak, without meditating on the Lord, he is caught by the noose of Death. ||26||

If you yearn for eternal peace, then seek the Sanctuary of the Lord.

Says Nanak, listen, mind: this human body is difficult to obtain. ||27||

For the sake of Maya, the fools and ignorant people run all around.

Says Nanak, without meditating on the Lord, life passes away uselessly. ||28||

That mortal who meditates and vibrates upon the Lord night and day - know him to be the embodiment of the Lord.

Section 44 - Shalok, Ninth Mehl - Part 003

There is no difference between the Lord and the humble servant of the Lord; O Nanak, know this as true. ||29||

The mortal is entangled in Maya; he has forgotten the Name of the Lord of the Universe.

Says Nanak, without meditating on the Lord, what is the use of this human life? ||30||

The mortal does not think of the Lord; he is blinded by the wine of Maya.

Says Nanak, without meditating on the Lord, he is caught in the noose of Death. ||31||

In good times, there are many companions around, but in bad times, there is no one at all.

Says Nanak, vibrate, and meditate on the Lord; He shall be your only Help and Support in the end. ||32||

Mortals wander lost and confused through countless lifetimes; their fear of death is never removed.

Says Nanak, vibrate and meditate on the Lord, and you shall dwell in the Fearless Lord. ||33||

I have tried so many things, but the pride of my mind has not been dispelled.

I am engrossed in evil-mindedness, Nanak. O God, please save me! ||34||

Childhood, youth and old age - know these as the three stages of life.

Says Nanak, without meditating on the Lord, everything is useless; you must appreciate this. ||35||

You have not done what you should have done; you are entangled in the web of greed.

Nanak, your time is past and gone; why are you crying now, you blind fool? ||36||

The mind is absorbed in Maya - it cannot escape it, my friend.

Nanak, it is like a picture painted on the wall - it cannot leave it. ||37||

The man wishes for something, but something different happens.

He plots to deceive others, O Nanak, but he places the noose around his own neck instead. ||38||

People make all sorts of efforts to find peace and pleasure, but no one tries to earn pain.

Says Nanak, listen, mind: whatever pleases God comes to pass. ||39||

The world wanders around begging, but the Lord is the Giver of all.

Says Nanak, meditate in remembrance on Him, and all your works will be successful. ||40||