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Daryave kanne bagla

Daryave kanne bagla betha kail kare
Kail karende hnajh nu achante baaz paye
Baaz paye tis rabb de kailan wissaryaan
Jo mann chit na chaite sann sau gaalhien rabb kyan

Reference: Kalam Baba Farid, Dr Nazir Ahmad; Packages Limited; Page 52
English Translation

Fareed, the crane perches on the river bank, playing joyfully. While it is playing, a hawk suddenly pounces on it. When the Hawk of God attacks, playful sport is forgotten. God does what is not expected or even considered.

Translation: S. S. Khalsa