Sajjan jan wahi jo, dhal sarikha hoye

Dukh mein aage rahe, sukh mein piche hoye

सज्जन जन वही है जो, ढाल सरीखा होए |

दुःख में आगे रहे, सुख में पाछे होए ||

Noble man is like the shield, comes forward in distress

Remains quite far behind in peace and happiness

MEANING

The noble man acts like the shield by coming forward to help the neighbour in times of disaster and distress, but remains quietly at home in times of peace.