You who fear to die today, will you be any more willing tomorrow?
Put your life in the hands of Him who can free you from this world of sorrow.

They said, “It’s time to leave, it’s getting worse.
Our wives and children are awaiting our return.”
So they mounted and rode away from the Sun,
Forty souls lost in the dawn,
But the Guru’s mission still carried on.

Before the Guru, the forty came.
He said, “For your destiny, I’m not to blame.
Renounce me now and sign your name,”
And, in their hearts, they knew this chance might never come again.”

You who fear to die today, will you be any more willing tomorrow?
Put your life in the hands of Him who can free you from this world of sorrow.

So they reached their destination sadly.
Their minds troubled, their hearts pounding madly.
And their wives said, “This makes you lower than a worm.
We’ll go and fight ourselves if you don’t return.”
So they prayed, “Lord, give us another turn.”

You who turned your back on the Lord,
Forsaking His holy sword,
The time will come for your sacrifice,
Stand for truth, and give your life, and free your soul.

You who fear to die today, will you be any more willing tomorrow?
Put your life in the hands of Him who can free you from this world of sorrow.

Mai Bhago led them towards the Sun,
Their hearts filled with God’s song.
But the Lord placed a challenge in their journey,
To try their steel, and test their bravery;
And they fought until the last one was overcome.

By: Gurudass Singh Khalsa, Gurudass Kaur Khalsa, and Livtar Singh Khalsa