40. “Do not put your beard into the hands of another.” i.e. Do not put yourself into the power of another person.
“Ādmī sā pakherū koi nahīn.”
41. “There is no bird like a man.” i.e. So volatile and unsteady.
“Kal kase dekhā hai?”
42. “Who has seen to-morrow?” i.e. Enjoy to-day, no one knows what may happen to-morrow.
“Us se achhā khudā kā nām.”
43. “The name of God is better than this.” i.e. This is the best of all.
“Āh dar jigar na mānad.”
44. “There was not left even a sigh in his heart.” i.e. He was totally destitute.