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410 Lo ! man departeth on the shoulders of four men, Farid ; but the good acts he performed in this world shall be serviceable to him in God’s court.

CI

Farid, I am a sacrifice to those birds which live in the forests ; They live on fruit, sleep on the ground, and never leave God’s side.

CII

Farid, the season changeth, the forests wave, the leaves drop off ; I have searched in every direction, but found no place of rest.

CIII

Farid, tear thy coat into tatters and wear a blanket instead ; Adopt a dress by which thou mayest obtain the Lord.

Guru Amar Das makes the following reflection on this couplet :—

CIV

Why tear thy coat and put on a blanket ? Nanak, if thine intentions be good, seated at home thou shalt find the Lord.

Guru Ram Das has added the following :—

CV

Farid, they who were proud of their greatness and possessed youth and untold wealth, Went away bare from the Lord like a hillock after rain.

CVI

Farid, terrible are the countenances of those who have forgotten the Name ;