ਰੰਗ ਬਿਰੰਗੀ ਫੁਲ ਫਲ ਸਾਣ ਸੁਗੰਧ ਸਨਬੰਧ ਵਿਡਾਣੀ।

Rang Birangee Dhul Fal Saad Sugandh Sanabandh Vidaanee |

This sameness notwithstanding, the fragrance, taste and colour of fruits and flowers are wondrously different.

ਉਚਾ ਸਿੰਮਲੁ ਝੰਟੁਲਾ ਨਿਹਫਲ ਚੀਲ ਚੜ੍ਹੈ ਅਸਮਾਣੀ।

Uchaa Sinmalu Jhantulaa Nihaphalu Cheelu Charhhai Asamaanee |

The tall silk - cotton tree is of big expanse and fruitless chil tree touches the sky (these both like an egotist's person are proud of their size).

ਜਲਦਾ ਵਾਂਸੁ ਵਢਾਈਐ ਵੰਝੁਲੀਆਂ ਵਜਨਿ ਬੇਬਾਣੀ।

Jaladaa Vaansu Vaddhaaeeai Vanjhuleeaan Vajani Bibaanee |

Bamboo keeps scorching thinking of its greatness.

ਚੰਦਨ ਵਾਸੁ ਵਣਾਸਪਤਿ ਵਾਸੁ ਰਹੈ ਨਿਰਗੰਧ ਰਵਾਣੀ।

Chandan Vaasu Vanaasapati Vaasu Rahai Niragandh Ravaanee |

Sandal makes the whole vegetation fragrant but bamboo remains devoid of fragrance.

ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦੁ ਸੁਣਿ ਰਿਦੈ ਨ ਵਸੈ ਅਭਾਗ ਪਰਾਣੀ।

Saadhsangati Gur Sabadu Suni Ridai N Vasai Abhaag Praanee |

Those who even listening to the word of Guru in the holy congregation do not adopt it in the heart are unfortunate.

ਹਉਮੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਭਰਮਿ ਭੁਲਾਣੀ ॥੫॥

Haumai Andari Bharami Bhulaanee ||5 ||

They engrossed in ego and delusions go astray.