True wealth does not burn; it cannot be stolen by a thief.

In the third watch of the night, O my merchant friend, your consciousness is focused on wealth and youth.

Gathering the wealth of Maya, you earn an evil reputation. Those whom you work to please shall pass away along with you.

Wealth, the beauty of youth and flowers are guests for only a few days. Like the leaves of the water-lily, they wither and fade and finally die.

Practicing egotism, selfishness and conceit, she wanders around the world, but her wealth and property will not go with her.

You may observe the thirty fasts, and say the five prayers each day, but 'Satan' can undo them. Says Nanak, you will have to walk on the Path of Death, so why do you bother to collect wealth and property?