Whatever is in the mind, comes forth; spoken words by themselves are just wind.

He sows seeds of poison, and demands Ambrosial Nectar. Behold - what justice is this? ||2||

Second Mehl:

Friendship with a fool never works out right.

As he knows, he acts; behold, and see that it is so.

One thing can be absorbed into another thing, but duality keeps them apart.

No one can issue commands to the Lord Master; offer instead humble prayers.

Practicing falsehood, only falsehood is obtained. O Nanak, through the Lord's Praise, one blossoms forth. ||3||

Second Mehl:

Friendship with a fool, and love with a pompous person,

are like lines drawn in water, leaving no trace or mark. ||4||

Second Mehl:

If a fool does a job, he cannot do it right.

Even if he does something right, he does the next thing wrong. ||5||

Pauree:

If a servant, performing service, obeys the Will of his Master,

his honor increases, and he receives double his wages.

But if he claims to be equal to his Master, he earns his Master's displeasure.

He loses his entire salary, and is also beaten on his face with shoes.

Let us all celebrate Him, from whom we receive our nourishment.

O Nanak, no one can issue commands to the Lord Master; let us offer prayers instead. ||22||

Shalok, Second Mehl:

What sort of gift is this, which we receive only by our own asking?

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O Nanak, that is the most wonderful gift, which is received from the Lord, when He is totally pleased. ||1||

Second Mehl:

What sort of service is this, by which the fear of the Lord Master does not depart?

O Nanak, he alone is called a servant, who merges with the Lord Master. ||2||

Pauree:

O Nanak, the Lord's limits cannot be known; He has no end or limitation.

He Himself creates, and then He Himself destroys.

Some have chains around their necks, while some ride on many horses.

He Himself acts, and He Himself causes us to act. Unto whom should I complain?

O Nanak, the One who created the creation - He Himself takes care of it. ||23||

Shalok, First Mehl:

He Himself fashioned the vessel of the body, and He Himself fills it.

Into some, milk is poured, while others remain on the fire.

Some lie down and sleep on soft beds, while others remain watchful.

He adorns those, O Nanak, upon whom He casts His Glance of Grace. ||1||

Second Mehl:

He Himself creates and fashions the world, and He Himself keeps it in order.

Having created the beings within it, He oversees their birth and death.

Unto whom should we speak, O Nanak, when He Himself is all-in-all? ||2||

Pauree:

The description of the greatness of the Great Lord cannot be described.