jYsy aupbn AWb syNbl hY aUc nIc inhPl sPl pRgt phcwnIAY ]

jaisay oupaban aanb saynbal hai ooch neecha , nihadhal sadhal pragat pahachaaneeai |

Just as there are mango and silk cotton trees in the same garden, but a mango tree is more respected because of the fruits that it yields, whereas the Silk cotton tree being without fruits is considered inferior.

cMdn smIp jYsy bWs Aau bnwspqI gMD inrgMD isv skiq kY jwnIAY ]

chandan sameep jaisay baans au banaasapatee , gandh niragandh siv sakati kai jaaneeai |

Just as in a jungle, there are sandalwood and bamboo trees. Since bamboo remains devoid of fragrance is known as egoistic and proud, whereas others absorb sandalwood's fragrance and are considered peace and comfort-giving trees.

sIp sMK doaU jYsy rhq smuMdR ibKY sÍWq bUMd sMqiq n smq ibDwnIAY ]

seep sankh dooo jaisay rahat samoundr bikhai , svaant boond santati n samat bidhaaneeai |

Just as an oyster and conch shell are found in the same sea but oyster accepting ambrosial drop of rain water yields a pearl whereas a conch shell remains useless. Thus both cannot be graded equal.

qYsy gurdyv Awn dyv syvkn Byd AhMbuiD inMmRqw Amwn jg mwnIAY ]465]

taisay gurdayv aan dayv sayvakan bhayda , ahanbudhi ninmrataa amaan jag maaneeai |465|

Similarly there is a difference between the devotees of the True Guru-the blesser of truth, and gods and goddesses. The followers of gods are proud of their intellect whereas the disciples of True Guru are considered humble and non-arrogant by the world.