brKw cqurmws iBdo n pKwn islw inpjY n Dwn pwn Aink aupwv kY ]

barakhaa chaturamaas bhido n pakhaan silaa , nipajai n dhaan paan anik oupaav kai |

Just as a stone accumulates no water even during monsoon rains and does not become soft, it can yield no crop despite diligent efforts,

auidq bsMq prPuilq bnwspqI maulY n krIru Awid bMs ky suBwv kY ]

udit basant paradhulit banaasapatee , maulai n kareeru aadi bans kay soubhaav kai |

Just as all the trees and bushes blossom in the spring season, but due to peculiarity of the species, (Acacia arabica) Keekar trees do not flower,

ishjw sMjog Bog inhPl bwJ bDU huie n AwDwn duKo duibDw durwv kY ]

sihajaa sanjog bhog nihadhal baajh badhoo , hui n aadhaan doukho doubidhaa duraav kai |

Just as an infertile woman remains bereft of pregnancy despite enjoying nuptial bed with her husband, and she keeps hiding her distress.

qYsy mm kwg swDsMgiq mrwl sBw rihE inrwhwr mukqwhl AipAwv kY ]237]

taisay mam kaag saadhasangati maraal sabhaa , rahiao niraahaar moukataahal apiaav kai |237|

Similarly I, a crow (used to eating filth) remained bereft of pearl-like food of Naam Simran even in the company of swans. (237)