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 The Guru counsels the rejection of worldly pleasures:&mdash;

Man during his brief measure of life ought to practise devotion:&mdash;

When the herdsman goeth only for a few days to the pasture ground, why should he prefer a claim to it? When thy time is completed, thou must depart; yet thou art arranging thy household affairs. O man, sing God's praises and serve the true Guru with love. Why art thou proud of a trifle? Like the guest of a night thou shalt depart in the morning.