Quoting a translation of Waris Shah's epilogue to Heer Ranjha, translated by Joseph Davey Cunningham in his book "A history of the Sikhs", don't necessarily agree with all of it but it seems this has been the state of our nation occasion after occasion: Fools and sinners give counsel to the world, The words of the wise are set at naught. No man tells the truth or cares for justice. Telling what is untrue has become the practice in the world. With violence men commit flagrant iniquity, In the hands of tyrants there is a sharp sword. There is no Governor, Ruler, or Emperor. The country and all the people in it have been made desolate. Great confusion has fallen on the country. There is a sword in every man's hand. The purdah of shame and modesty has been lifted And all the world goes naked in the open bazaar. Thieves have become leaders of men. •Harlots have become mistresses of the household. The company of devils has multiplied exceedingly. The state of the noble is pitiable. Men of menial birth flourish and the peasants are in great prosperity. The Jats have become masters of our country, Everywhere there is a new Government.^