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Gold is made by the (touch of the) philosopher's stone but gold itself cannot produce gold.

Sandal tree makes other tree fragrant but the latter cannot further make other trees fragrant.

Sown seed sprouts only after it rains but adopting the teachings of the Guru, one attain fruit instantly.

The sun sets at the fall of night but the perfect Guru is there all the time.

As a ship cannot mount the mountain forcibly similarly, forced control over the senses is not liked by the true Guru.

The earth may be scared of a quake and it becomes restive in its place but the Gurmat, Guru's tenets are steadfast and unconcealed.

The true Guru, in fact, is a bag full of jewels.