brKw sMjog mukqwhl Erw pRgws praupkwr Aau ibkwrI qau khwveI ]

barakhaa sanjog moukataahal aoraa pragaasa , paraoupakaar au bikaaree tau kahaavaee |

In the rainy season, both pearl and hailstones are produced. Being of the same form, a pearl is considered good doer while the hailstone causes damage.

Erw brKq jYsy Dwn pws ko ibnwsu mukqw AnUp rUp sBw soBw pwveI ]

aoraa barakhat jaisay dhaan paas ko binaasu , moukataa anoop roop sabhaa sobhaa paavaee |

Hailstones destroy/damage crops and other vegetation, whereas a pearl is praised for its beauty and lustrous form.

Erw qau ibkwr Dwir dyKq iblwie jwie praupkwr mukqw ijau TihrwveI ]

aoraa tau bikaar dhaari daykhat bilaai jaai , paraoupakaar moukataa jiu tthahiraavaee |

Being damaging in nature, a hailstone melts away in no time, whereas a good doer pearl remains stable.

qYsy hI AswD swD sMgiq suBwv giq gurmiq durmiq durY n durwveI ]163]

taisay hee asaadh saadh sangati soubhaav gati , gurmati duramati durai n duraavaee |163|

Similar is the effect of the company of vice/evil and virtuous people. The supreme wisdom acquired by the teachings of a True Guru and polluted intellect due to base wisdom cannot be hidden. (163)