Dhirag tinaa kaa jeevi-aa je likh likh vaycheh naa-o
Khaytee jin kee ujrhai khalvaarhay ki-aa thaa-o
Sachai sarmai baahray agai leheh na daad
Akal ayh na aakhee-ai akal gavaa-ee-ai baad
Aklee saahib sayvee-ai aklee paa-ee-ai maan
Aklee parhh kai bujhee-ai aklee kheechai daan
Naanak aakhai raahu ayhu hor galaan saitaan
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English Translation
Cursed are the lives of those who read and write the Lord's Name to sell it. Their crop is devastated- What harvest will they have? Lacking truth and humility, they shall not be appreciated in the world hereafter. Wisdom which leads us to serve our Lord and Master; through wisdom, honor is obtained. Wisdom does not come by reading textbooks; wisdom inspires us to give in charity. Says Nanak, this is the path; other things lead to Satan.