1. The doe said, "You have
spoken well, so

2. what is the point of pointless
yearning? Death is one thing

3. Its causes differ
though its ends are the same

4. None can die before their time
Nor can the appointed hour be delayed

5. So rise up to high ambitions
Take risks and never mind

6. Seize your share of time
For you too will pass

7. Death is inevitable so do not
Accept oppression lying down

8. He who loves lofty goals
Will not fear the nights

9. Lofty ambitions
And steadfast hearts

10. Bring within reach
All you wish or dream

11. And sometimes the youth
Attains far more than he sought

12. So stir yourself for activity
Is a blessing, they say

13. Not every fish
Ends up in the net

14. Face the swords,
Grasp the blades

15. Break through the ranks
And make yourself renowned

16. Without Antar's daring
He would not be recalled

17. Glory lies in boldness
Victory in endurance

18. Good in consultation
Honor in initiative

19. He who fears consequences
And consults experience

20. Will never attain high office
Or secure positions of power

21. Beware abjectness
For it is a poor mount

22. Patience in weakness is shame
Poverty is disgrace

23. Do not act rashly or in haste
Do not slight or disdain

24. Bear patiently Time's oppression
Excuse the ignorance of friends

25. Do not respond to injustice
With further injustice

26. The lowest of men suffers
Time's tyranny and baseness

27. Burdens are for camels
Patience for sheep