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1This dear soul is driven off, when the pre-ordained Order is received, and all the relatives cry out in mourning.

2The body and the swan-soul are separated, when one's days are past and done, O my mother.

3As is one's pre-ordained Destiny, so does one receive, according to one's past actions.

4Blessed is the Creator, the True King, who has linked the whole world to its tasks. ||1||

5Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way.

6These false entanglements last for only a few days; then, one must surely move on to the world hereafter.

7He must surely move on to the world hereafter, like a guest; so why does he indulge in ego?

8Chant the Name of the Lord; serving Him, you shall obtain peace in His Court.

9In the world hereafter, no one's commands will be obeyed. According to their actions, each and every person proceeds.

10Meditate in remembrance on the Lord and Master, O my Siblings of Destiny; everyone has to pass this way. ||2||

11Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him.

12The True Creator Lord is pervading and permeating the water, the land and the air.

13The True Creator Lord is invisible and infinite; His limits cannot be found.

14Fruitful is the coming of those, who meditate single-mindedly on Him.

15He destroys, and having destroyed, He creates; by His Order, He adorns us.

16Whatever pleases the Almighty Lord, that alone comes to pass; this world is an opportunity to please Him. ||3||

17Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love.

18One who weeps for the sake of worldly objects, O Baba, weeps totally in vain.

19This weeping is all in vain; the world forgets the Lord, and weeps for the sake of Maya.

20He does not distinguish between good and evil, and wastes away this life in vain.

21Everyone who comes here, shall have to leave; to act in ego is false.

22Nanak: he alone truly weeps, O Baba, who weeps in the Lord's Love. ||4||1||

23Wadahans, First Mehla:

24Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name.

25Let us weep over the body's separation from the Lord and Master; let us remember Him in contemplation.

26Let us remember the Lord and Master in contemplation, and keep a watchful eye on the Path. We shall have to go there as well.

27He who has created, also destroys; whatever happens is by His Will.

28Whatever He has done, has come to pass; how can we command Him?

29Come, O my companions - let us meet together and dwell upon the True Name. ||1||

30Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.

31Serve your Almighty Lord and Master, and your path in the world hereafter will be easy.

32Take this easy path, and you shall obtain the fruits of your rewards, and receive honor in the world hereafter.

33Go there with your offering, and you shall merge in the True Lord; your honor shall be confirmed.

34You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master's Presence; being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love.

35Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die. ||2||

36The death of brave heroes is blessed, if it is approved by God.