mokh

This line in Japji Sahib implies that it is by works we obtain human life. Yet it is by Grace we achieve liberation. This seems to be a contradiction to me, can anyone help me understand? I don't know Gurmukhi very well, but I have the Harbans Singh translation. Is there a better translation...

In continuation of the discussion on Salvation in the thread http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-youth/40469-repercussions-of-cutting-my-hair-post182701.html Concept of Salvation Mukhti/Moksh/Mokh is most prevelant in Hinduism also. The word Mokh is present multiple times in Guru Granth Sahib...