In my life, I served my Lord and Master, and as I depart, I keep Him enshrined in my consciousness.

O mind, there is only the One medicine, mantra and healing herb - center your consciousness firmly on the One Lord. Take to the Lord, the Destroyer of the sins and karma of past incarnations.

In the third watch of the night, O my merchant friend, your consciousness is focused on wealth and youth.

The Guru has cut away my bonds. I shall not have to dance in the wrestling arena of life again. Nanak has searched, and found this opportunity.

The day dawns, and then it ends, and the night passes away. Man's life is diminishing, but he does not understand. Each day, the mouse of death is gnawing away at the rope of life.

To act without understanding is to lose the treasure of this human life.