(1)

Sochai Soch na hovai je sochi lakh var - Mortal cannot comprehend God by pondering over Him for lacs of times

Chupai Chup na hovai je lae raha liv tar - Mortal may remain silent and absorbed in the meditation of God and His love, yet peace of mind will not be achieved

Bhukia bhukh na utri je banna puria bhar - Yearning of hunge\rt mortal will never end (by keeping fasts), or by collecting loads of world's riches

Sahas sianpa lakh hoh ta ik na chalai nal - Mortal may possess the lacs of clever thoughts or biggest wisdom, yet not even one wise thought will accompny him to the next world

Kiv sachiara hoiai kiv kurai tutai pal - How can the Mortal become True? How can the barrier of false hood be smashed?

Hukam Rajai chalna Nanak likhia nal - (satguru) Nanak (replies that) this can be achieved by obeying the preordained Command and Will of God recorded for the man (1)