In the poem the poet tells us the qualities of an honest and sincere man. Such a man lives an honest and clean life; he is very humble and passes the days of his life silently. He does not give trouble to others. He is not ambitious. He has firm faith in God. He has no fears and lead a peaceful life.

STANZA NO. 1: "The man of life ------------------------------------------thought of vanity."

In this stanza the poet says that a man who leads a contented life in this world has a heart which is free from sins. He is honest and straightforward. He does not fell proud. He believes that only honest thoughts will keep him safe. His life is simple and does not like evil things. He leads a peaceful life.

STANZA NO. 2: "The man whose -------------------------------------------sorrow discontent."

In these lines the poet says that a man who leads a happy and contented life, spends his days quietly in this world. He enjoys life without causing any trouble to others. He does not disturb the happiness of his fellow beings. Useless hopes can not deceive him and worldly sorrows do not disturb the mind. He is always happy and leads a contented life.

STANZA NO. 3: "That man needs -------------------------------------------thunder’s violence."

In these lines the poet says that a man leading an honest and pious life in this world lives fearlessly. He is not afraid of anyone. He does not he does not builds high towers to protect himself from enemies because he has no enmity with anyone. He does not need weapons to keep himself safe from his enemies; he does not need underground cellars to hide from the calamities of nature, like thunderstorms. He lives a peaceful life. He believes that God will protect him from all troubles.

STANZA NO. 4: "He only can -----------------------------------------------of the skies."

In these lines the poet says that an honest man believes that God will protect him from all troubles. Storms appearing in the sea and thunderstorm appearing in the skies do not frightened him. He is not afraid of natural calamities; he looks at such things without fear. He faces the dangers of life boldly.

STANZA NO. 5: "Thus scorning all --------------------------------------- heavenly things."

In these lines the poet says that the man who has a good character leads a pious life. He does not care about the worries about the world. He does not believe in faith he does not complain when he faces the trouble of life. He has firm faith in God. He believes that God will protect him from all troubles, whenever he faces the problems of the world, he seeks guidance and help from God.

STANZA NO. 6: "Good thoughts ------------------------------------------- quiet pilgrimage."

In these lines the poet says that a man of good character leads a calm and quiet life and does not cause problem for others. He believes that only honest thoughts will protect him from troubles. He does not care about the worldly comforts because he knows that his stay in this world is temporary. He therefore lives in this world like a pilgrim. Who has only one aim in life i.e. to worship God?

MANSOOR ALI SHAH.