ਕਚਹੁਂ ਕੰਚਨ ਨਾ ਥੀਐ ਕਚਹੁਂ ਕੰਚਨ ਪਾਰਸ ਲਾਏ।

Kachahu Kanchan N Thheeai Kachahun Kanchan Paaras Laaay |

Glass does not become gold but with the impact of philosopher's stone in the form of Guru, glass also transforms into gold.

ਨਿਹਫਲ ਸਿੰਮੁਲ ਜਾਣੀਐ ਅਫਲ ਸਫਲ ਕਰਿ ਸਭ ਫਲ ਪਾਏ।

Nihaphalu Sinmalu Jaaneeai Adhlu Safalu Kari Sabh Fal Paaay |

Silk-cotton tree is supposed to be fruitless but that too (by the grace of Guru) becomes fruitful and gives all sorts of fruits.

ਕਾਉਂ ਨ ਹੋਵਨਿ ਉਜਲੇ ਕਾਲੀ ਹੂੰ ਧਉਲੇ ਸਿਰਿ ਆਏ।

Kaaun N Hovani Ujalay Kaalee Hoon Dhaulay Siri Aaay |

However, manmukhs like crows never change into white from black even if their black hair become white i.e. they never leave their nature even in old age.

ਕਾਗਵੰਸ ਹੁਇ ਪਰਮਹੰਸ ਨਿਰਮੋਲਕੁ ਮੋਤੀ ਚੁਣਿ ਖਾਏ।

Kaagahu Hans Hui Dharam Hansu Niramolaku Motee Chuni Khaaay |

But (by the grace of the Gum) the crow changes into swan and picks up invaluable pearls to eat.

ਪਸੂ ਪਰੋਤਹੁਂ ਦੇਵ ਕਰਿ ਸਾਧਸੰਗਤਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਸਬਦ ਕਮਾਏ।

Pasoo Praytahun Dayv Kari Saadh Sangati Guru Sabadi Kamaaay |

The holy congregation transforming beasts and ghosts into gods, causes them to realize the word of the Guru.

ਤਿਸ ਗੁਰੁ ਸਾਰ ਨ ਜਾਤੀਆ ਦੁਰਮਤਿ ਦੂਜੇ ਭਾਇ ਲੁਭਾਏ।

Tis Guru Saar N Jaateeaa Duramati Doojaa Bhaai Subhaaay |

Those wicked ones who are engrossed in the sense of duality have not known the glory of the Guru.

ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਆਗੂ ਸਾਥ ਮੁਹਾਏ ॥੨੮॥

Annaa Aagoo Saadu Muhaaay ||28 ||

If the leader is blind, his companions are bound to be robbed of their belongings.