jYsy dIp idpq mhwqmY n jwnY koaU buJq hI AMDkwr Btkq rwiq hY ]

jaisay deep dipat mahaatamai n jaanai kooo , bujhat hee andhakaar bhatakat raati hai |

Just as the significance of a lit lamp is not appreciated by anyone, but when it is extinguished, one has to wander in the darkness.

jYsy dRum AWgin AiCq mihmw n jwnY kwtq hI CWih bYTby kau ibllwq hY ]

jaisay droum aangani achhit mahimaa n jaanai , kaatat hee chhaanhi baitthabay kau bilalaat hai |

Just as a tree in the courtyard is not appreciated, but when felled or uprooted one longs for its shade.

jYsy rwjnIiq ibKY cYn huie cqurkuMt CqR Fwlw cwl Bey jMqR kMqR jwq hY ]

jaisay raajaneeti bikhai chain hui chaturakounta , chhatr ddhaalaa chaal bhaay jantr kantr jaat hai |

Just as enforcement of law and order of the kingdom ensures peace and prosperity everywhere, but chaos prevails when enforcement is compromised.

qYsy gurisK swD sMgm jugiq jg AMqrIC Bey pwCy log pCuqwq hY ]351]

taisay gursikh saadh sangam jougati jaga , antareechh bhaay paachhay log pachhoutaat hai |351|

So is the unique opportunity for the Sikhs of the Guru to meet with the saintly True Guru. Once missed, everyone repents. (351)