Exertion

1. In this universe that I behold,

What can a man get without exertion?
(Guru I, Japji)

2. Finish your task. With your own effort.

(Guru I, Asa Rag)

3. Earn your living With your own efforts,

Thus you will obtain happiness.
(Guru V, Suhi Rag)

4. Earn your living

With your own efforts,
Thus you will obtain happiness.
(Guru V, Suhi Rag)

5. The knowledge of God cannot be obtained by mere talk,

Talk will not assist in understanding the divine essence.
(Guru I, Asa Rag)

6. Look to the future, And cast no glance behind.

(Guru V, Maru Rag)

7. Kabir, what you have to do tomorrow, Do it today;

What you have to do today, do it right now.
(Kabirji, Shlokas)