1. The dog has ten traits, all praised
If only we had them all or some

2. His hunger never ceases, and the righteous are thus
He has no place that he calls his own

3. Like one who depends on his Lord and never falters
And only sleeps a little at night

4. Like lovers, he never inherits anything
If he dies, like ascetics free of possessions

5. He never abandons those he befriends
Even if spurned, like disciples’ morals

6. Content with little sustenance
Remaining satisfied in faith like the pious

7. If another takes his place
He leaves without resentment

8. Leaving it be like the humble
Even if struck and chased by a lad

9. Then if the lad calls him after that, he comes
Like the reverent, take it as a lesson

10. If he sees food, he stands waiting
Looking to you like the poor

11. If he travels, you see nothing with him
Like one detached, empowered in renunciation