Preface: We are all on a journey, knowingly or unknowingly we are trying to reach to the Ultimate goal.
Some will struggle more, some will less.
Some are on straight path, some are not.
But can we deny our aspirations to Love our Beloved God,
Can we condemn other just because they speak different language and have different culture?
Can we deny their faith just because they call the same God in different name, the same God who is beyond name and form ?
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Bhala Hua Meri Mutki Toot Gayee
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Kabir)
Bhalaa Hua Meri Mataki Phooti Rey,
Main To Paania Bharan Se Chchooti Rey!
Ah sweet delight!
Now my clay jar has shattered,
Finally I am free from this water filling business!
Burraa Jo Deykhann Main Chaala, Burraa Na Miliyaa Koey,
Jo Dil Khojja Aapana, Mujhasa Burraa Na Koey!
I went in search of faulty ones, no one my search found,
The moment I looked at my own heart, none is more faulty than me.
Yeh to Ghaar Hai Prem Kaa, Khallaa Ka Ghaar Naay,
Sees Uttaarey Bhuheen Dharey, Taab Baithey Ghaar Maay!
Beware! This is the abode of Pure Love,
Nothing to do with name and forms,
Enter here humbled with your head bowed,
Only then you may take your seat here.
Hamman Hain Ishq Mastaana, Hamman Ko Hoshiyari Kya,
Raheyn Aazad Yaa Jaagasey, Hamman Duniyan Se Yaaree Kya!
I'm the love intoxicated one, what am I to do with being sober?
I'm released from every bond,
What am I to do with friendship with the world?
Kahanna Thaa So Kaah Diyaa, Aab Kuchch Kaaha Naa Jaaye,
Aik Gayaa So Bahh Rahaa, Dariya Lahher Sammaey!
I’ve said all that is ever to be said, now I don’t even have words to say!
The one who has gone, is now going forever,
River merging into Ocean.
Laalee Merrey Laal Kee, Jitta Dekhoon Titt Laal,
Laalee Dekhaan Main Gayi, Main Bhee Ho Gayee Laal!
Crimson is the color of my beloved, whosesoever I turn I see the same
When I went to see my beloved, I’ve also dyed myself into that!
Haanss Haanss Kunth Naa Payaa, Jinn Paaya Tin Royaa,
Jinn Paaya, Mauula Paaya, Allaah Paaya,
Haanss Haanss Kunth Naa Payaa, Jinn Paaya Tin Royaa,
Haanssi Kheli Piyaa Miley, Kaun Suhaagan Hoey!
Accompanied with ease – none have found the secret of heart,
Those who have found - weep in ecstasy!
They have found the Master, they have reached God.
After union with beloved, lo! where remains the lover?
Jako rakhe Saaeeyan, Mar sake na koy.
Baal na baanka kar sake, Jo jag vairi hoy.
The one who's Protector is God, no one can kill him.
Not a single hair can be touched,
Even if the whole world were to be his enemy.
Prem Naa Baati Uupajey, Prem Naa Haath Bikaaey,
Raaja Parrajaa Hee Hojey, Seess Diyey lei Jaaye!
Burning candle or incense will not get you His Love,
Love is not a subject of trade.
King or beggar who so ever you may be,
Pawn your head and take it!
Kabiraa Bhaatee Kallaal Ki, Bahhutak Baitthey Aaye,
Sirr Saunppey Soyyee Piyyey, Naahi To Piyyaa Naa Jaaye!
Kabir says this world is like a wine shop, many have come and gone.
Those who bargained their head could only drink here,
The rest left without having a single sip!
Dukkhiyaa Saab Sansaar Haai, Khaaye Aaur Soye,
Sukkhiyaa Daas Kabeer Haai, Jaage Aaur Roaye!
Unhappy are all in this world, all they do is eat and sleep,
Happy is the servant Kabir, yet he awakes (awaiting his beloved)
and weeps (in grief of separation).
Jo Kachchu Kiyaa Woh Tum Kiyaa, Main Kachchu Kiyaa Naay,
Kahhon Kahheen Jo Main Kiya, Tum Hee They Mujjh Maai!
Whatever is done, done by You; I’ve done nothing.
If I say I did it, its only You Who is saying in me.
Bhalaa Hua Meri Mataki Phooti Rey,
Main To Paania Bharan Se Chchooti Rey!
Ah sweet delight!
Now my clay jar has shattered,
Finally I am free from this water filling business!
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HazaroN KhwahishaiN aisee ke har
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Mirza Ghalib
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle x2
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Bahot nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Many of them I have realized yet I yearn for more
Mahobbat mein nahin hai farq jeenay aur marnay ka x2
When in love, there is little difference between life and death
Usi ko dekh kar jeetay hain, jis kaafir pe dam nikle x2
We live by looking at the infidel for whom we are willing to die
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Daray kyon mera qaatil? kya rahega us ki gardan par? x2
Why should my killer (lover) be afraid? No one will hold her responsible
Voh khoon, jo chashm-e-tar se umr bhar yoon dam-ba-dam nikle x2
For the blood which will continuously flow through my eyes all my life
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Nikalna khuld se aadam ka soonte aaye hain lekin x2
We have heard about the dismissal of Adam from Heaven
Bahot be-aabru hokar tere kooche se hum nikle x2
With more humiliation, I am leaving the street on which you live
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Hui jin se tavaqqa khastagi ki daad paane ki x2
From whom I expected justice/praise for my weakness
Voh hum se bhi zyaada khasta e tegh e sitam nikle x2
Turned out to be more injured with the same cruel sword
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Kahaan maikhane ka darwaaza Ghalib aur kahaan vaaiz x2
The preacher and the bar's entrance are way apart
Par itna jaantay hain kal voh jaata tha ke hum nikle x2
Yet I saw him entering the bar as I was leaving!
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
Bahot nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Many of them I have realized yet I yearn for more
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dum nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for
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Dil-e-nadaan tujhe hua kya hai
Lyrics with Translation:
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?
Hum hain mushtaaq aur woh beyzaar, x2
We are impatient, and he is disgusted
Ya-Ilaahi yeh maajra kya hai
Oh ! God, what is the matter out here
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
sabza-o-gul kahan se aye hain
Where from have this beautiful flora and greenery originated?
abr kya chiz hai hawa kya hai
What is this cloud and the wind?
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Jan tum par nisar karta hun x2
I would give my life for you
main nahi janta dua kya hai
But I don't know how to verbally offer prayer for you
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
abr kya chiz hai hawa kya hai
What is this cloud and the wind?
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
jab k tujh bin nahi koi maujud
When there is no one besides you here(in this world)
phir ye hangama, ai Khuda kya hai
Then Oh God! What is all this commotion?
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Maine mana ke kuch nahin "Ghalib"
I admit that it is nothing, "Ghalib"
Muft haath aaye to bura kya hai
What is bad if it comes to hand gratis?
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?
Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Trans Ranjana
Mirza Ghalib, in his ghazal "Dil e nadaan" has spoken of love, justice, human values, mysticism etc., each in a different couplet. Couplets in a ghazal are like gems of a beautiful necklace the luster of which is timeless.
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Dil hi toh hai
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Mirza Ghalib)
Dil hii to hai na sang-o-khisht, dard se bhar na aaye kyuun
It is just a heart, not stone or brick, why would it not feel the pain?
Royenge ham hazaar baar, koii hamen sataaye kyuun
I shall cry a thousand times, why should anyone tease me?
Dair nahiin haram nahiin dar nahiin aastaan nahiin
There is no place for me, no mosque, temple, nor a doorway or shrine
Baithe hain rahaguzar pe ham ghair hamen uthaaye kyuun
so I sit and wait for her by the roadside, why should anyone rouse me??
Dil hii to hai na sang-o-khisht, dard se bhar na aaye kyuun
It is just a heart, not stone or brick, why would it not feel the pain?
Royenge ham hazaar baar koii hamen sataaye kyuun
I shall cry a thousand times, why should anyone tease me?
Haan vo nahiin khudaa parast, jaao vo bevafaa sahii
Yes, she is not pious, granted she is unfaithful
Jisako ho diin-o-dil aziiz, usakii galii men jaaye kyuun
Those who hold their religion and their hearts dear should stay away from her
Dil hii to hai na sang-o-khisht, dard se bhar na aaye kyuun
It is just a heart, not stone or brick, why would it not feel the pain?
Royenge ham hazaar baar koii hamen sataaye kyuun
I shall cry a thousand times, why should anyone tease me?
Qaid-e-hayaat-o-band-e-gham asl men donon ek hain
imprisoned in life, or bound in sorrow, it is really the same thing
Maut se pahale aadamii gham se najaat paaye kyuun
how can you be free from sorrow before you leave this life?
Dil hii to hai na sang-o-khisht, dard se bhar na aaye kyuun
It is just a heart, not stone or brick, why would it not feel the pain?
Royenge ham hazaar baar koii hamen sataaye kyuun
I shall cry a thousand times, why should anyone tease me?
Ghalib e khasta ke baghair kaun se kaam band hain
Without the wretched "Ghalib" has anything been stopped?
Roiye zaar zaar kyaa, kiijiye haaye haaye kyuun
What then is the need to cry? why beat your chest in lament?
Dil hii to hai na sang-o-khisht, dard se bhar na aaye kyuun
It is just a heart, not stone or brick, why would it not feel the pain?
Royenge ham hazaar baar, koii hamen sataaye kyuun
I shall cry a thousand times, why should anyone tease me?
Trans: Venkat
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Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Mirza Ghalib)
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
Tumheen kaho ke yeh andaaz-e-guftgoo kya hai?
now u only tell wat is this way to talk like this
(Jalaa hai jism jahaan dil bhee jal gaya hoga)2
when the body has burned the heart would have burnt too
Kuredate ho jo ab raakh, justjoo kya hai?
why do you scratch these ashes what do you really want now
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
(Na shole mein yeh karishma na barq mein yeh ada)2
Koee batao ki woh shokh-e-tund_khoo kya hai?
Neither the flame has this miracle, nor the lightning this grace,
Will anyone tell me, what is that ill tempered mischievous/coquettish one.
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
(Ragon mein daudte firne ke ham naheen qaayal)2
I am not fond of seeing them flow in the veins
Jab aankh hee se na tapka to fir lahoo kya hai?
when it didnt dropped out of the eyes then may be its not blood
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
(Rahee na taaqat-e-guftaar, aur agar ho bhee)2
There remains none but little strength to speak
To kis ummeed pe kahiye ke aarzoo kya hai?
then on wat hope should i tell u wat is my wish
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai ?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
(Huwa hai shaah ka musaahib, fire hai itaraata)2
Wagar na shehar mein 'Ghalib' kee aabroo kya hai?
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke too kya hai?
on just about every thing u tell me who u are
Tumheen kaho ke yeh andaaz-e-guftgoo kya hai?
now u only tell wat is this way to talk like this
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Husn ghamze ki kashakash se chhuta
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Mirza Ghalib)
husn Ghamze kii kashaakash se chhuTaa mere baad
After me, the beauty was free of the power of my glances
baare aaraam se hai ahl-e-jafaa mere baad
At last, she rests without fear of being jilted, after me
ma.nsab-e-shefatagii ke koii qaabil na rahaa
no one was worthy of the status of lover, after me
huii ma_azuulii-e-a.ndaaz-o-adaa mere baad
the style, the panache, was dethroned, after me
shama bujhatii hai to us me.n se dhuaa.N uThataa hai
when the flame goes out, a smoke rises where it used to be,
sholaa-e-ishq siyahaposh huaa mere baad
the flame of love was indeed dark, after me
Khuu.N hai dil Khaak me.n ahavaal-e-butaa.N par, yaanii
if you ask her condition, there is blood, the heart in ashes
unake naaKhun hue mohataaj-e-hinaa mere baad
her nails need the coloring of henna, after me
daraKhur-e-arz nahii.n jauhar-e-bedaad ko jaa
there is no need to draw attention to the jewels of injustice
nigah-e-naaz hai surme se Khafaa mere baad
the once-proud eyes now eschew eye make-up, after me
hai junuu.N ahl-e-junuu.N ke liye aaGosh-e-vidaa
I am in ecstasy at the thought of embracing my farewell
chaak hotaa hai garebaa.N se judaa mere baad
the slit (from my lover's knife) and my neck part, after me
kaun hotaa hai hariif-e-mai-e-mard-afgan-e-ishq
who can refuse wine after discarding his love?
hai mukarrar lab-e-saaqii pe salaa mere baad
the invitation on my lover's lips is fixed
Gham se marataa huu.N ke itanaa nahii.n duniyaa me.n koii
I am dying from the sadness of thinking that
ke kare ta_aziiyat-e-mehar-o-vafaa mere baad
there is no one to mourn the passing of love, after me
aaye hai bekasi-e-ishq pe ronaa 'Ghalib'
Ghalib! The helplessness of love brings tears
kisake ghar jaayegaa sailaab-e-balaa mere baad
where will this flood of misfortune go, after me?
Trans: Venkat
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Ibn-E-Mar'iam Hu'a Karray Ko'i
Lyrics and Translation
ibn-e-mariyam huaa kare koii
Somebody please become the son of Virgin Mary
mere dukh kii davaa kare koii
Give me relief from my pain, someone
Ghalib, with his mischievous style, is calling upon a Jesus-like person to help him in his misery. Jesus could bring the dead back to life, but how could he cure someone of love-sickness, for which death may indeed be the cure?
shuraa-o-aa_iin par madaar sahii
it is true that we live by the rule of law
aise qaatil kaa kyaa kare koii
but how can you punish one who kills without killing?
chaal jaise ka.Dii kamaa.N kaa tiir
her walk, which pierces my heart like a sharp arrow
dil me.n aise ke jaa kare koii
how can you make yourself a place in the heart of someone like that?
baat par vaa.N zubaan kaTatii hai
if you speak in front of her, your tongue is cut off
vo kahe.n aur sunaa kare koii
she speaks, and all you can do is listen
bak rahaa huu.N junuu.N me.n kyaa kyaa kuchh
I am prattling in my ecstasy,
kuchh na samajhe Khudaa kare koii
God willing, no one has caught on about my secret love
na suno gar buraa kahe koii
do not listen if someone speaks evil, and
na kaho gar buraa kare koii
say nothing is someone does evil
rok lo gar Galat chale koii
stop someone if he treads the wrong path, and
baKhsh do gar Khata kare koii
forgive him if he makes a mistake
kaun hai jo nahii.n hai haajatama.nd
there is no one without their own needs,
kisakii haajat ravaa kare koii
whose needs would someone satisfy?
(it is not possible to please everyone, and it is difficult to choose)
kyaa kiyaa Khizr ne sika.ndar se
Look what Khizr did for Sikander,
ab kise rahanumaa kare koii
how can anyone give advice to others now?
[Khizr was the man who showed Alexander the Great the fountain of youth. When Alexander went to it, he found many old people lying about near the fountain, and he returned without taking a drink.]
jab tavaqqo hii uTh gayii "Ghalib"
when there is no expectation of an answer,
kyo.n kisii kaa gilaa kare koii
why would anyone bother to complain?
Trans: Venkat
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Roshan jamal-e-yar se hai
Lyrics and Translation (Poet:Hasrat Mohini:
Raushan jamaal-e-yaar se hai anjuman tamaam
The gathering is glowing due to the brilliant presence of my beloved
Dahakaa huaa hai aatish-e-gul se chaman tamaam
Just as the garden is aflame with the fiery beauty of the flower
Hairat Guruur-e-husn se shokhii se iztaraab
Steeped in vain of its own beauty and in mischevious ways
Dil ne bhii tere siikh liye hain chalan tamaam
Your heart too seems to have learnt all the worldly ways.
Allaah re jism-e-yaar kii khuubii se khud-ba-khud
Oh God the goodness my beloved, has spontaneously caused
Rangiiniyon mein Duub gayaa pairahan tamaam
Her attire (dress) to appear delightfully coloured
Raushan jamaal-e-yaar se hai anjuman tamaam
The gathering is glowing due to the brilliant presence of my beloved
Dekho to husn-e-yaar kii jaaduu nigaahiyaan
Just look at the magical ways of my beloved's glance
Behosh ik nazar mein hu_ii anjuman tamaam
The entire gathering is mesmerized simply by one glance
Raushan jamaal-e-yaar se hai anjuman tamaam
The gathering is glowing due to the brilliant presence of my beloved
Dahakaa huaa hai aatish-e-gul se chaman tamaam
Just as the garden is aflame with the fiery beauty of the flower
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Mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Hazrat Shah Niaz)
Hairat maraaz-e-har do jahan, bee-niyaaz kard
Bewilderment has absolved me of both the worlds
ein khhwab kaar-e-daulat-e-bedar-e-mi kunad
This is the consequence of awakening from my dreams
khuli jabke chashm-e-dil-e-hazeen
The eyes an anguished heart open
to woh nam raha na tarii rahee
No longer moist and bereft of tears
hoi hairat aisee kuchh aankh par
my eye got such amazement that
be-asar ki be-asarii rahee
the effect of effect less got on me
padi gosh-e-jaan me ajab nida
the soul heard an unusual sound
ke jigar na be-jigaree rahee
that took the pluck of life away
khabar-e-tahiyyur-e-ishaq sun
as wondrous love revealed itself
na junoon raha na pari rahee
nor you remained.. nor I was found
na to tuu raha na to main rah
nor you remained.. nor I was found????
jo rahee so be-khabarii rahee
mere oblivion was all there was
Mujhe bekhudi ye tune bhali chashni chakhayi
In love, you have given me a taste that pales all worldliness
Kisi aarzoo ki dil mein nahi ab rahi samayi
No desire remains in the heart filled with submission
mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
Na hazar hai na khatar hai, na raja hai ne dua hai
Neither distance nor fear neither hope nor prayer
Na khayaal e bandagi hai na tamana e khudai
Neither thoughts of subjugation nor desire of godliness
mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
Na muqqam e guftagu hai na mahhall e justaju hai
No place for exchange of words no occasion for further quest
Na wahan havaas pahunche na khirad ko hai rasai
Where neither consciousness reaches nor thoughts transcend its realm
mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
Na makin hai ne makan hai na zameen hai ne zaman hai
No one resides..Neither habitation exist
Dil e be nava ne mere jahan chhavni hai chayi
Is where this wandering heart has come to camp
mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
Na visaal hai na hijraan na suroor hai na gham hai
Where there is no union no separation no sorrow no joy
Jise kahiye khwab e ghaflat so woh neend mujh ko aayi
What is said to be an endless oblivion I enter such a slumber
mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne
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Jab se tu ne mujhe dewana bana rakha hai
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Hakeem Nasir)
Jab se tu ne mujhe deewana bana rakha hai
since you have made me crazy in love
sang* har shakhs ne haathon pr utha rakha hai
every person is holding rocks in their hands
jab se tu ne
us ke dil par bhi kadi ishq main guzree hogee
even his heart must have suffered in love
naam jis ne bhi mohabbat ka saza rakha hai
for whomever has decorated the name of love (fallen in love)
jab se tu ne
pathharon aaj mere sar par baraste kyon ho
rocks why do you fall on my head today
main ne tum ko bhi kabhi apna khuda rakha hai
I had at one time considered you my god also
jab se tu ne
ab merii deed ki duniyaa bhi tamaashayi hai
now even the world is making fun and watching me
tune kyaa mujh ko mahobbat men bana rakha hai
what have you made me become in the name of love
jab se tune
pee ja ayyam* ki talkhi* ko bhi hans kar nasir
laugh and accept what the days brings Nasir
ghum ko sahne mein bhi qudrat ne maza rakha hai
even in suffering sorrow there is some pleasure
jab se tu ne
Trans: Madhu
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Le chala jaan meri
Lyrics and Translation (Poet: Daag Delhvi)
(Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa)2
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
Aise aane se to behatar thaa na aanaa teraa
It would have been better if you had not come at all
(Tuu jo ai zulf-e-pareshaan rahaa karatii hai)2
You remain with your hair dishevelled
Kis ke ujare hue dil mein hai thikaanaa teraa
Whose desolate heart is the place for you?
Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
(Tu khuda tho nahi ai naa sahay nadaan mera)2
You are not perfect, you could not bear my foolishness
(Kya khataa kii, jo kaha main ne na mana teraa)2
What did I do wrong by not heeding your word?
Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
(Apanii aankhon mein abhii kaund gaii bijali si)2
A flash of lightning must have blinded me,
Ham na samajhe ki ye aanaa hai ke jaanaa teraa
I cannot make out if you are coming or going
Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
Aise aane se to behatar thaa na aanaa teraa
It would have been better if you had not come at all
Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
(Ye samajh kar tujhe, ai maut, lagaa rakhaa hai)2
O Death! I keep you close to me, thinking
Kaam aataa hai bure waqt mein aanaa teraa
It might be useful if you appear during bad times
(˜Daag' ko yuun vo mitaate hain, ye farmaate hain)
They are trying to erase ˜Daag' (the stain), and saying
tuu badal daal huaa naam puraanaa teraa
"Change your (pen) name now, it has worn out".
Le chalaa jaan merii ruuth ke jaanaa teraa
Your leaving in anger has taken my life
Trans: Venkat
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Aadmi aadmi se milta hai
Aadmi Aadmi Se Milta Hai
A person meets another person
(Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai)2
But their hearts rarely meets
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
A person meets another person
Bhool Jata Hoon Mein Sitam Us Ke
I keep forgetting her mistakes
(Woh Kuch Is Saadgi Say Milta Hai)2
For she meets me with such humility
(Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai)2
But the hearts rarely meets
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
A person meets another person
Aaj Kia Baat Hai Ke Phoolon Ka
What's the matter today that the flowers'
(Rung Teri Hasi Say Milta Hai)2
Colour seems to resemble your smile
(Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai)2
The hearts rarely meets
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
A person meets another person
(Milke Bhi Jo Kabhi Nahi Milta)2
The one who ins't found despite finding
Tu Joe kar dil Usee Say Milta Hai
My heart ardently craves for her alone
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
A person meets another person
Rooh Ko Bhi Mazaa Muhabbat Ka
(Dil Ki Humsaigi Se Milta Hai)2
(Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai)2
The hearts rarely meets
Aadmi Aadmi Se Milta Hai
A person meets another person
(Karo Baray Jahan Sawar Tay Hai)2
The affairs of the world adjust (for the better)
(Hosh Jab Bay Khudi Say Milta Hai)2
when consciousness meets unconsciousness
Aadmi Aadmi Se Milta Hai
A person meets another person
(Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai)2
But their hearts rarely meets
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
A person meets another person
The opening shayer can also literally means
Aadmi Aadmi Say Milta Hai
Even if one may easily meet other people,
Dil Magar Kam Kisi Say Milta Hai
It is difficult to find a soul-mate.
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Takleef-e-hijr de gayi
takleef e hijar de gayi rahat kabhi kabhi
the hardship of separation sometimes gives me comfort
badla hai yoon bhi rang e muhabbat kabhi kabhi
this is how my love affects me sometimes
dil ne teri jafaa ko sahara samajh liya
my heart takes your cruelty for support
guzri hai yoon bhi hum pe musibat kabhi kabhi
Such is the trouble I must bear sometimes
badla hai yoon bhi rang e mohabbat kabhi kabhi
this is how my love affects me sometimes
takleef e hijar de gayi rahat kabhi kabhi
the hardship of separation sometimes gives me comfort
dunya samajh na le tere gham ki nazaqatein
lest the world see how my heart aches for you
karta hoon zer e lab jo shikayat kabhi kabhi
I just mumble when I complain sometimes
badla hai yoon bhi rang e mohabbat kabhi kabhi
this is how my love affects me sometimes
takleef e hijar de gayi rahat kabhi kabhi
the hardship of separation sometimes gives me comfort
hai jis taraf nigaah tawajju udhar nahi
the attention is not necessarily where my gaze falls
hoti hai berukhi bhi inayat kabhi kabhi
averting my eyes is also a blessing sometimes
badla hai yoon bhi rang e mohabbat kabhi kabhi
this is how my love affects me sometimes
takleef e hijar de gayi rahat kabhi kabhi
the hardship of separation sometimes gives me comfort
aayi shab e firaaq to ghabra gaye shaji
when it was time to part, even the brave were afraid
aati hai zindagi mein qayamat kabhi kabhi
panic enters one's life sometimes
badla hai yoon bhi rang e mohabbat kabhi kabhi
this is how my love affects me sometimes
takleef e hijar de gayi rahat kabhi kabhi
the hardship of separation sometimes gives me comfort
Trans: Venkat
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Zahid ne Mera hasil-e-EmaaN nahi dekha
Us ka mukh ik jot hai ghoonghat hai sansaar
Ghoonghat mein vo chup gaya mukh per aanchal daar(daal)
(Her face is like light (guiding light) and the ghoonghat is the world -- symbolizing life and the struggle to find a place in the world. She hid herself in her veil and covered her face. Meaning the guiding light is lost/hidden in the world, and it's up to the lover to find it. How else will he reach his destination?!)
Zaahid ne mera hausla-e-eimaa.n nahin dekha
Rukh per teri zulfon ko pareeshaa.n nahin dekha
(The pious has not seen the strength of my faith, since he was not the one who saw your hair spread on your face. Implying if he saw what I saw, he would've lost all control. I didn't lose my control, hence proving the strength of my faith)
Her haal mein bus pesh-e-nazar hai vohi soorat
Main ne kabhi roo-e-shab-e-hijraa.n nahin dekha
(I can never experience a night without my beloved, because his/her face is always in my thoughts)
Aaye thay sabhi tarah ke jalvay meray aagay
Main ne magar aye deeda-e-hairaa.n nahin dekha
(There have been many wonderful sights that have come before my eyes, but I didn't see any of them. Implying my thoughts are fixated on a single face -- that of my beloved)
Kiya kiya hua hangaam-e-junoo.n yeh nahin maaloom
Kuch hosh jo aaya to gareebaa.n nahin dekha
(I don't know what chaos has taken place here. All I know is, when I came to my senses, my collar was torn. Implying I was so deep into my thoughts about my beloved that I didn't even realize when or how my collar got ripped)
~Asghar Gondvi
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