jYsy pwt cwkI ky n mUMf ky auTwey jwq klw kIey lIey jwq AYNcq AicMq hI ]

jaisay paat chaakee kay n moond kay outthaaay jaata , kalaa keeay leeay jaat ainchat achint hee |

Just as grinding stone of a water grinding mill cannot be taken away by lifting on head but can be pulled away using some method or machine.

jYsy gj kyhr n bl kIey bs hoq jqn kY AwnIAq smq smq hI ]

jaisay gaj kayhar n bal keeay bas hota , jatan kai aaneeat samat samat hee |

Just as a lion and an elephant cannot be controlled by force, but with the use of special methods can be brought under control conveniently.

jYsy sirqw pRbl dyKq BXwn rUp krdm cVH pwr auqrY qurq hI ]

jaisay saritaa prabal daykhat bhayaan roopa , karadam charhh paar outarai turat hee |

Just as a flowing river look dangerous but can be crossed in a boat easily and quickly.

qYsy duK suK bhu ibKm sMswr ibKY gur aupdys jl jl jwie kq hI ]558]

taisay doukh soukh bahu bikham sansaar bikhai , gur oupadays jal jal jaai kat hee |558|

Similarly, pain and sufferings are unbearable and leave a person in an unstable state. But with the advice and initiation of a True Guru, all pain and sufferings are washed away and one becomes quiet, calm and composed. (558)