jYsy nrpiq binqw Anyk b´whq hY jw ky suq jnm hÍY qWhI igRh rwj hY ]

jaisay narapati banitaa anayk byaahat hai , jaa kay sout janam hvai taanhee grih raaj hai |

Just as a king marries many women, but one who gives birth to a son is honoured with bestowing of kingdom.

jYsy dD bohQ bhwie dyq chUM Er joeI pwr phuMcY pUrn sB kwj hY ]

jaisay dadh bohad bahaai dayt chahoon aora , joee paar pahounchai pooran sabh kaaj hai |

Just as many ships sail in all directions of the sea, but one that reaches the shore beyond proves profitable.

jYsy Kwn Knq AnMq Knvwro KojY hIrw hwQ AwvY jw kY qW ky bwju bwj hY ]

jaisay khaan khanat anant khanavaaro khojai , heeraa haad aavai jaa kai taan kay baaju baaj hai |

Just as several mine diggers dig for diamonds, but one who finds a diamond enjoys the celebrations of his find.

qYsy gurisK nvqn Aau purwqn pY jW pr ikRpw ktwC qW kY Cib Cwj hY ]563]

taisay gursikh navatan au puraatan pai , jaan par kripaa kataachh taan kai chhabi chhaaj hai |563|

Similarly, a Sikh of the Guru whether new or old devotee who gets a look of grace of the True Guru, earns honour, glory and praise. (563)