1. They say that the body transfers its soul
To another until the transfer refines it
١. يَقولونَ إِنَّ الجِسمَ يَنقُلُ روحَهُ
إِلى غَيرِهِ حَتّى يُهَذِّبَها النَقلُ
2. So do not accept the misguidance they tell you
If what they brought you is not supported by reason
٢. فَلا تَقبَلَن ما يُخبِرونَكَ ضِلَّةً
إِذا لَم يُؤَيِّد ما أَتوكَ بِهِ العَقلُ
3. Bodies are not like palms though their branches
Rise just as vegetables sprout from the ground
٣. وَلَيسَ جُسومٌ كَالنَخيلِ وَإِن سَما
بِها الفَرعُ إِلّا مِثلَ ما نَبَت البَقلُ
4. So live peacefully and be gentle with yourself seeking
For the Indian sword is worn out by polishing
٤. فَعِش وادِعاً وَاِرفُق بِنَفسِكَ طالِباً
فَإِنَّ حُسامَ الهِندِ يَنهَكُهُ الصَقلُ