Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye Reprise

 देख कर गुज़र गए। (Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye) 

"Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye" or  "Passed By Giving a Glance" is an Hindustani ghazal based on the First Stage of love i.e 'Dilkashi' or Attraction. Here the poet is sharing feeling of his heart after getting attracted by just a glance of someone. 

वो मेरी तरफ देख कर गुज़र गए,

ना कुछ कहा ना बात की,

ना रुक के मुलाकात की,

डाल कर मुझपर बस एक नज़र गुज़र गए,

वो मेरी तरफ देख कर, देख कर गुज़र गए।
Woh Meri Taraf Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye,
Na Kuch Kaha Na Baat Ki,
Na Ruk Ke Mulaqat Ki,
Daal Kar Mujhpar Bas Ek Nazar Chale Gaye,
Woh Meri Taraf Dekh Kar, Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye.

सोचा की आवाज़ दूं,

किसी तरह तो रोक लूँ,

लब कुछ मगर न कह सके,,

और वोह मेरे हाल से युहीं बे खबर चले गए,

वो मेरी तरफ देख कर, देख कर गुज़र गए।
Socha Ki Awaaz Doon,
Kisi Tarah To Rok Loon,
Lab Kuch Magar Na Keh Sake,
Aur Woh Mere Haal Se Yuhin Be-Khabar Chale Gaye,
Woh Meri Taraf Dekh Kar,Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye. 

रुक-रुक के जा रहे थे वो,

मेरी नज़र का जैसे इंतज़ार हो,

ज़ुल्फ़ की चादर से मुड़ कर भी देखा किये,

कोई इशारा मगर बिना किए निकल गए,

वो मेरी तरफ देख कर, देख कर गुज़र गए।
Ruk-Ruk Ke Jaa Rahe The Woh,
Meri Nazar Ka Jaise Intezaar Ho,
Zulf Ki Chadar Se Mud Kar Bhi Dekha Kiye,
Koi Ishara Magar Bina Kiye Nikal Gaye,
Woh Meri Taraf Dekh Kar,Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye.

फिर तो मिलना ही था,

ये दिल को एतबार था,

पहली नज़र का ये पहला-पहला प्यार था,

उम्र बिता दी वहीँ इंतज़ार इस कदर किए,

वो मेरी तरफ देख कर, देख कर गुज़र गए।
Phir To Milna Hi Tha,
Ye Dil Ko Aitbaar Tha,
Pehli Nazar Ka Ye Pehla-Pehla Pyaar Tha,
Umr Bita Di Wahin Intezaar Is Kadar Kiye,
Woh Meri Taraf Dekh Kar,Dekh Kar Guzar Gaye. 

Chand Badli Mein Chupa

 चाँद बदली में छुपा! (Chand Badli Mein Chupa) 

The First sher of this ghazal was written in 2013. It stayed with me for years,quietly waiting for the rest of the poem to find its way for me.Today when I reread it again that ghazal came alive. In this ghazal,the beauty of the beloved is seen through the beauty of nature.The moon,flowers,fragrance,clouds and colors become metaphors for her presence while every beautiful sight becomes an occasion to remember her. Please read the ghazal and enjoy it.  

चाँद बदली में छुपा तो याद तेरी आ गई,

मैंने देखा भी नहीं और तू शर्मा गई। 

Chand Badli Mein Chupa To Yaad Teri Aa Gayi,

Maine Dekha Bhi Nahin Aur Tu Sharma Gayi.

बाग़ में कलियाँ ,फूल बनकर महका गई,

उनकी रंगत ये कैसे गालों पे तेरे आ गई। 

Bagh Mein Kaliyan, Phool Bankar Mehka Gayi,

Unki Rangat Ye Kaise Galon Pe Tere Aa Gayi.

लगता है आज फ़िर से ज़ुल्फ़ तेरी लहरा गई,

देख ज़ालिम फिर से काली घटा है छा गई। 

Lagta Hai Aaj Phir Se Zulf Teri Lehra Gayi,

Dekh Zalim Phir Se Kali Ghata Hai Cha Gayi.

कोयल जब भी आँगन में मेरे चहका गई,

ऐसा लगा जैसे आवाज़ तेरी आ गई। 

Koyal Jab Bhi Aagan Mein Mere Chahka Gayi,

Aisa Laga Jaise Aawaaz Teri Aa Gayi.

एक बार फ़िर से जब तू सामने मेरे आ गई,

ज़िन्दगी जो थम चुकी थी वापस पटरी पर आ गई। 

Ek Baar Phir Se Jab Tu Samne Mere Aa Gayi,

Zindagi Jo Tham Chuki Thi Wapas Patri Pe Aa Gayi.

Sharma Ka Yun Na Dekh Ada Ke Maqam Se

शर्मा के यूँ न देख अदा के मक़ाम से। (Sharma Ka Yun Na Dekh Ada Ke Maqam Se) - Don't Feel Shy Looking From the Position of Coquetry - Sahir Ludhianvi

शर्मा के यूँ न देख अदा के मक़ाम से,

अब बात बढ़ चुकी है हया के मक़ाम से। 

Sharma Ke Yun Na Dekh Ada Ke Maqam Se,

Ab Baat Badh Chuki Hai Haya Ke Maqam Se.

Don't feel shy looking from the position of coquetry,

Now matter has come out from the position of modesty.

तस्वीर खींच ली है तिरे शोख़ हुस्न की,

मेरी नज़र ने आज ख़ता के मक़ाम से। 

Tasveer Kheench Li Hai Tire Shokh Husn Ki,

Meri Nazar Ne Aaj Khata Ke Maqam Se.

Captured the image of your mischievous elegance, 

today with my eyes from the position of faultiness. 

दुनिया को भूल कर मिरी बाँहों में झूल जा,

आवाज़ दे रहा हूँ वफ़ा के मक़ाम से। 

Duniya Ko Bhool Kar Miri Bahun Mein Jhool Ja,

Aawaaz De Raha Hun Wafa Ke Maqam Se.

Forget the world swinging in my arm,

calling you from the position of faithful charm.

दिल के मुआ'मले में नतीजे की फ़िक्र क्या,

आगे है इश्क़ जुर्म-ओ-सज़ा के मक़ाम से। 

Dil Ke Muamle Mein Natije Ki Fiqr Kya,

Aage Hai Ishq Jurm-o-Saza Ke Maqam Se.

Why in heart affairs bring results in imagination.

Love is ahead from the position of crime & punishment.

Shayari # 23 : Sukoon

शायरी # 23 : सुकून (Shayari # 23) Couplet : 

तल्ख़ हयात की कहानी थी,

तुम जो आये थोड़ा सुकून आया। 

- सिफ़र 

Talkh Hayat Ki Kahani Thi,

Tum Jo Aaye Thoda Sukoon Aaya.

- Cifar 

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Story of life was bitter without you,

you came and gave it rest to start anew. 

Sab Ek Charagh Ke Parwane Hona Chahte Hain!

सब एक चराग के परवाने होना चाहते हैं। (Sab Ek Charag Ke Parwane Hona Chahte Hain) - Everyone To Be A Moth of a Same Lamp Wants - Asad Badayuni 

Asad Badayuni in this ghazal is telling about love and beloved. He says that it's craziness that every lover wants to love the same beloved(lady love). He describes further implication of this love and indicate that he too is in the line if gets a chance. I read it recently and decided to translate it to make it reach a wider audience. This ghazal is further elaborated here. ' Sab Ek Charag Ke By Asad Badayuni 

सब इक चराग़ के परवाने होना चाहते हैं 

अजीब लोग हैं दीवाने होना चाहते हैं 

Sab Ek Charag Ke Parwane Hona Chahte Hain,

Ajeeb Log Hain Diwane Hona Chahte Hain.

everyone to be a moth of a same lamp wants,
weird people to be crazy they wants.

न जाने किस लिए ख़ुशियों से भर चुके हैं दिल 

मकान अब ये अज़ा-ख़ाने होना चाहते हैं 

Na Jaane Kis Liye Khushiyun Se Bhar Chuke Hain Dil,

Makan Ab Ye Aza-Khane Hona Chahte Hain.

Don't know why these hearts have filled with happiness,
now these homes wants to be house of lament-ness.

वो बस्तियाँ कि जहाँ फूल हैं दरीचों में 

इसी नवाह में वीराने होना चाहते हैं 

Wo Bastiyan Ki Jahan Phool Hain Dariche Mein,

Isi Nawah Mein Virane Hona Chahte Hain.

Those localities whose windows has flowers located,
in these environs wants to be deserted.

तकल्लुफ़ात की नज़्मों का सिलसिला है सिवा 

तअल्लुक़ात अब अफ़्साने होना चाहते हैं 

Takallufaat Ki Nazmon Ka Silsila Hai Siva,

Talluqat Ab Afsane Hona Chahte Hain.

there are formalities of series of poetry,
but now relationships wants to be story.

जुनूँ का ज़ोम भी रखते हैं अपने ज़ेहन में हम 

पड़े जो वक़्त तो फ़रज़ाने होना चाहते हैं 

Junoon Ka Zom Bhi Rakhte Hain Apne Zehen Mein Hum,

Pade Jo Waqt To Farzane Hona Chahte Hain.

In my mind I too have conceit of passion,
if time comes I too wants to be intelligent person. 

Chupke Chupke Raat Din

चुपके-चुपके रात दिन (Chupke Chupke Raat Din) 

Hasrat Mohani who gave us the famous slogan of independence struggle 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live Revolution) has wrote this ghazal which is also used in 1982 Hindi film Nikaah. This ghazal is like someone remembering the old days of love,togetherness and romance. The poet is recalling things from the past to affirm that he still knew about those happenings thus confirming his evergreen love. I have translated this famous ghazal and one of my longest translation in hope it reach many more people to cherish.

चुपके-चुपके रात दिन आँसू बहाना याद है,
हम को अब तक आशिक़ी का वो ज़माना याद है।
Chupke-Chupke Raat Din Aansu Bahana Yaad Hai,
Hum Ko Ab Tak Aashiqui Ka Wo Zamana Yaad Hai.

To shed tears day & night silently, I remember,
that period of love even now, I remember.

बा-हज़ाराँ इज़्तिराब ओ सद-हज़ाराँ इश्तियाक़,
तुझ से वो पहले-पहल दिल का लगाना याद है।
Ba-Hazaran Iztirab Au Sad-Hazaran Ishtiyaq,
Tujh Se Wo Pehle-Pehal Dil Ka Lagana Yaad Hai.

Thousand times restlessness,hundreds-thousand fondness,
I still remember the initial days of love and likeness.

बार बार उठना उसी जानिब निगाह-ए-शौक़ का,
और तिरा ग़ुर्फ़े से वो आँखें लड़ाना याद है।
Baar-Baar Uthna Usi Janib Nigah-e-Shauq Ka,
Aur Tira Gurfe Se Wo Aankhein Ladana Yaad Hai.

Giving love glances towards my side repeatedly,
and those love stare from window side, I still remember perfectly.

तुझ से कुछ मिलते ही वो बेबाक हो जाना मिरा,
और तिरा दाँतों में वो उँगली दबाना याद है।
Tujh Se Kuch Milte Hi Wo Bebak Ho Jana Mira,
Aur Tira Danton Mein Wo Ungli Dabana Yaad Hai.

My becoming bold after meeting with you suddenly,
and your biting of your fingers shyly, I still remember, perfectly .

खींच लेना वो मिरा पर्दे का कोना दफ़अतन,
और दुपट्टे से तिरा वो मुँह छुपाना याद है।
Kheench Lena Wo Mira Parde Ka Kona Daffatan,
Aur Dupatte Se Tira Wo Muhn Chupana Yaad Hai.

my pulling of the corner of the curtain suddenly,
and your veiling of your face with scarf, I remember perfectly.

जान कर सोता तुझे वो क़स्द-ए-पा-बोसी मिरा,
और तिरा ठुकरा के सर वो मुस्कुराना याद है।
Jaan Kar Sota Tujhe Wo Kasd-e-Pa-Bosi Mira,
Aur Tira Thukra Ke Sar Wo Muskurana Yaad Hai.

My trying to kiss your feet thinking you are sleeping,
and your smiling after rejecting my head, I remember that feeling.

तुझ को जब तन्हा कभी पाना तो अज़-राह-ए-लिहाज़,
हाल-ए-दिल बातों ही बातों में जताना याद है।
Tujh Ko Jab Tanha Kabhi Pana To Az-Rah-e-Lihaz,
Haal-eDil Baton Hi Baton Mein Jatana Yaad Hai.

Whenever spotted you alone in consideration,
I remember telling you condition of heart in conversation.

जब सिवा मेरे तुम्हारा कोई दीवाना न था,
सच कहो कुछ तुम को भी वो कार-ख़ाना याद है।
Jab Siwa Mere Tumhara Koi Diwana Na Tha,
Sach Kaho Kuch Tum Ko Bhi Wo Kaar-Khana Yaad Hai.

When except me no one was in your love crazily,
tell truthfully do you remember that factory slightly.

ग़ैर की नज़रों से बच कर सब की मर्ज़ी के ख़िलाफ़,
वो तिरा चोरी-छुपे रातों को आना याद है।
Gair Ki Nazron Se Bach Kar Sab Ki Marzi Ke Khilaf,
Wo Tira Chori-Chupe Raton Ko Aana Yaad Hai.

Escaping from outsider's sight, against everybody's choice,
I remember your coming in nights stealthily without any voice.

आ गया गर वस्ल की शब भी कहीं ज़िक्र-ए-फ़िराक़,
वो तिरा रो रो के मुझ को भी रुलाना याद है।
Aa Gaya Gar Wasl Ki Shab Bhi Kahin Zikr-e-Firaq,
Wo Tira Ro Ro Ke Mujh Ko Bhi Rulana Yaad Hai.

If there is mention of parting anyway in the night of union,
your making me weep by repeatedly crying, I still forget none.

दोपहर की धूप में मेरे बुलाने के लिए,
वो तिरा कोठे पे नंगे पाँव आना याद है।
Dopahar Ki Dhoop Mein Mere Bulane Ke Liye,
Wo Tira Khote Pe Nange Paon Aana Yaad Hai.

To call me in those afternoon sunlights,
your bare feet coming on the terrace, I still remember that sight.

आज तक नज़रों में है वो सोहबत-ए-राज़-ओ-नियाज़,
अपना जाना याद है तेरा बुलाना याद है।
Aaj Tak Nazron Mein Hai Wo Sohbat-e-Raaz-o-Niyaz,
Apna Jaana Yaad Hai Tera Bulana Yaad Hai.

Till today that secret company is in my remembrance,
and I recall your invites & my there my presence.

मीठी मीठी छेड़ कर बातें निराली प्यार की,
ज़िक्र दुश्मन का वो बातों में उड़ाना याद है।
Meethi Meethi Ched Kar Batein Nirali Pyaar Ki,
Zikr Dushman Ka Wo Baton Mein Udana Yaad Hai.

Your, after initiating pleasant love conversation,
I still remember mentioning of an enemy in these discussion.

देखना मुझ को जो बरगश्ता तो सौ सौ नाज़ से,
जब मना लेना तो फिर ख़ुद रूठ जाना याद है।
Dekhna Mujh Ko Jo Bargashta To Sau-Sau Naaz Se,
Jab Mana Lena To Phir Khud Rooth Jana Yaad Hai.

Throwing hundreds of tantrums while looking at me,
after persuading your getting offended,I still remember clearly.

चोरी चोरी हम से तुम आ कर मिले थे जिस जगह,
मुद्दतें गुज़रीं पर अब तक वो ठिकाना याद है।
Chori-Chori Hum Se Tum Aa Kar Mile The Jis Jagah,
Muddatein Guzrin Par Ab Tak Wo Thikana Yaad Hai.

The place where you came to meet me secretly,
even after long time, I remember that destination clearly.

शौक़ में मेहंदी के वो बे-दस्त-ओ-पा होना तिरा,
और मिरा वो छेड़ना वो गुदगुदाना याद है।
Shauq Mein Mehndi Ke Wo Be-Dast-o-Pa Hona Tira,
Aur Mira Wo Chedna Wo Gudgudana Yaad Hai.

Becoming helpless in fondness of applying henna in your hands & feet,
and my teasing-tickling you then, I still remember those deed.

बावजूद-ए-इद्दिया-ए-इत्तिक़ा 'हसरत' मुझे,
आज तक अहद-ए-हवस का वो फ़साना याद है।
Bawjood-e-Iddia-e-Ittika 'Hasrat' Mujhe,
Aaj Tak Ahd-e-Hafas Ka Wo Fasana Yaad Hai.

'Hasrat' I in spite of being claim of cautiousness,
that love tale of the age of lust, I still remember with sharpness.


Here also sharing the song sung by Ghulam Ali for the movie.

Aagah Apni Maut Se Koi Bashar Nahin

आगाह अपनी मौत से कोई बशर नहीं ! (Aagah Apni Maut Se Koi Bashar Nahin) - No One Is Aware Of Their Own Death - Hairat Allahabadi

My brother often quote the first sher of this ghazal from a long time. One day I found that it was part of a ghazal written by Hairat Allahabadi so I decided to translate it. In this ghazal the poet is showing his dare devilry by raising points like he don't fear death, he not fearful of others and things like that. He is showing his power to love without any fear. I hope you will like this translation. 

आगाह अपनी मौत से कोई बशर नहीं,

सामान सौ बरस का है पल की ख़बर नहीं। 

Aagah Apni Maut Se Koi Bashar Nahin,

Saman Sau Baras Ka Pal Ki Khabar Nahin.

No one is aware of their own death,

things are hundred years old, no news of the moment's strength.

आ जाएँ रोब-ए-ग़ैर में हम वो बशर नहीं,

कुछ आप की तरह हमें लोगों का डर नहीं। 

Aa Jaen Rob-ae-Ghair Mein Hum Wo Bashar Nahin,

Kuch Aap Ki Tarah Hamein Logon Ka Dar Nahin.

I am not that one who fear others,

Like you I am not afraid of others.

इक तो शब-ए-फ़िराक़ के सदमे हैं जाँ-गुदाज़, 

अंधेर इस पे ये है कि होती सहर नहीं।

Ek To Shab-ae-Firaq Ke Sadmein Hain Jan-Gudaz,

Andhere Is Pe Ye Hai Ki Hoti Sahar Nahin.

First of all my dear is in shock of night of separation,

over this injustice is that morning is not giving attention.

क्या कहिए इस तरह के तलव्वुन-मिज़ाज को, 

वादे का है ये हाल इधर हाँ उधर नहीं। 

Kya Kahiye Is Tarah Ke Talavvun-Mizaj Ko,

Wade Ka Hai Ye Haal Idhar Haan Udhar Nahin. 

What to say about this type of irritable mood,
the state of promise is confusing not good.

रखते क़दम जो वादी-ए-उल्फ़त में बे-धड़क, 

'हैरत' सिवा तुम्हारे किसी का जिगर नहीं। 

Rakhte Kadam Jo Wadi-ae-Ulfat Mein Be-Dhadak,

'Hairat Siwa Tumhare Kisi Ka Jigar Nahin.

Fearlessly who can walk into the valley of love,

'Hairat' except you, no one has courage above.

Zindagi Be-Saaeban, Be-Ghar Kahin Aisi Na Thi

ज़िन्दगी बे-साएबाँ बे-घर कहीं ऐसी न थी। (Zindagi Be-Saaeban Be-Ghar Kahin Aisi Na Thi) - Nowhere Life Was Roofless,Homeless Like That - Parveen Shakir

Parveen Shakir was a prominent women Urdu ghazal writer (shayara). Her ghazals and shayari are from women's point of few and talks about love, lover, feminism, betrayal, romanticism ,etc from the point of view of girl/women. I read this love ghazal of her after encountering a Sher from it and than decided to translate it. In this ghazal she talked about separation from her lover and the changes which it brings in her life. I hope you will like my translation. Read more on this ghazal : Here

ज़िंदगी बे-साएबाँ बे-घर कहीं ऐसी न थी,

आसमाँ ऐसा नहीं था और ज़मीं ऐसी न थी। 

Zindagi Be-Saaeban Be-Ghar Kahin Aisi Na Thi,

Aasman Aisa Nahin Tha Aur Zamin Aisi Na Thi.

Nowhere life was roofless,homeless like that,
Neither was sky nor was land like that.

हम बिछड़ने से हुए गुमराह वर्ना इस से क़ब्ल,

मेरा दामन तर न था तेरी जबीं ऐसी न थी। 

Hum Bichadne Se Hue Gumrah Warna Is Se Qabl,

Mera Daman Tar Na Tha Teri Jabin Aisi Na Thi.

We were lost by separation else before that
my cloth's end was not wet, your forehead was not like that.

अब जो बदला है तो अपनी रूह तक हैरान हूँ, 

तेरी जानिब से मैं शायद बे-यक़ीं ऐसी न थी। 

Ab Jo Badla Hai To Apni Rooh Tak Hairaan Hun,

Teri Janib Se Mein Shayad Be-Yakin Aisi Na Thi.

I am shocked to my soul now when you have changed,
I was not unbelieving towards you like that.

बद-गुमानी जब न थी तू भी नहीं था मो'तरिज़, 

मैं भी तेरी शख़्सियत पर नुक्ता-चीं ऐसी न थी। 

Bad-Ghumani Jab Na Thi Tu Bhi Nahin Tha Mo'tariz,

Mein Bhi Teri Shaksiyat Par Nukhta-chin Aisi Na Thi.

There was no mistrust when you wasn't objector,
like that on your personality I too wasn't detractor.

क्या मिरे दिल और क्या आँखों का हिस्सा है मगर, 

चादर-ए-शब इस से पहले शबनमीं ऐसी न थी। 

Kya Mire Dil Aur Kya Aankhon Ka Hissa Hai Magar,

Chadar-ae-Shab Is Se Pehle Shabnami Aisi Na Thi.

What is the part of my heart and what is of my eyes but
the night sky before this was not gorgeous like that stood.

क्या हवा आई कि इतने फूल दिल में खिल गए,

पिछले मौसम में ये शाख़-ए-यासमीं ऐसी न थी।  

Kya Hawa Aai Ki Itne Phool Dil Mein Khil Gaye,

Pichle Mausam Mein Ye Shaakh-ae-Yasmin Aisi Na Thi.

Which wind came & blossomed as much flowers in my heart,
In the last season this jasmine branch was not like that start.

Just Friends

Just Friends

Since childhood I love her

I don't know why

she also play, study ,roam with me,

with me she laugh & cry.

College separated but not togetherness,

she still for me care,

our parents were happy, sure we will marry,

judged from there stare.

collecting composure called her on terrace,

sit with my knees bend,

purpose her my love, ask for marriage

are we not Just Friend?

astonished I looked, profusely she laughed,

'We are couple.Why?' 

'Our friendship I adore,many memories it store,

Its ruining, don't try?'

How to react is difficult to understand,

sheepishly I smiled,

friendship is first step towards love,

still we have to go miles

Chaap Tilak Sab Cheeni Re Mose Naina Milaike

छाप तिलक सब छीनी रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके।(ChaapTilak Sab Chini Re Mose Naina Milaike) - You Have Taken Away My Looks,My Identity By Just A Glance - Amir Khusro

Amir Khusro is a great Sufi poet and disciple of Nizammuddin Auliya. Mostly his creations are in devotion of his Nizam (master) and they are portrayed in a way a beloved is talking about her lover. That worldly love known to people is used as metaphors by him to tell his heavenly love to God or to his master. I have shared here one of his famous 'Ghazal' sung as qawwali by many Indian and Pakistani Singers. In this he said that by just a glance a heavenly look his master has taken away all from him. He said that his identity is dissolved in Him with that look; they both have become one. 

Elaborated Here. 

छाप तिलक सब छीनी रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके,

प्रेम भटी का मदवा पिलाइके,

मतवारी कर लीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके,

गोरी गोरी बईयाँ, हरी हरी चूड़ियाँ,

बईयाँ पकड़ धर लीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके,

बल बल जाऊं मैं तोरे रंग रजवा,

अपनी सी रंग दीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके,

खुसरो निज़ाम के बल बल जाए,

मोहे सुहागन कीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके,

छाप तिलक सब छीनी रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके।

Chaap Tilak Sab Cheeni Re Mose Naina Milaike,
Prem Bhati Ka Madwa Pilaike,
Matwari Kar Linhi Re Mose Naina Milaike,
Gori-Gori Baiyan, Hari-Hari Chidiyan,
Bainyan Pakad Dhar Linhi Re Mose Naina Milaike
Bal Bal Jaun Mein Tore Rang Rajwa,
Apni Si Rang Dinhi Re Mose Naina Milaike,
Khusro Nizam Ke Bal Bal Jaye,
Mohe Sugan Kinhi Re Mose Naina Milaike,
Chaap Tilak Sab Chini Re Mose Naina Milaike.

You've taken away my looks, my identity, by just a glance.
You've said the unknown, by just a glance.
By making me drink the wine from the love of devotion
You've intoxicated me by just a glance;
My fair, delicate wrists with green bangles in them,
Have been taken off by you with just a glance.
I give my life to you, Oh my cloth-dyer,
You've dyed me like yourself, by just a glance.
I give my whole life to you Oh, Nizam,
You've made me your bride, by just a glance.
You've said the wonder, by just a glance.

Here I am sharing Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sung qawwali:

Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjam Pe Rona Aaya

ऐ मोहब्बत तेरे अंजाम पे रोना आया। (Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya) - O Love Your Results Brought Tears To My Eye - Shakeel Badayuni

This Shakeel Badayuni ghazal is about a dejected lover who is lamenting on failure of his love. This ghazal is also used in the movie Mughal-e-Azam directed by K.Asif. I have tried to translate it here and hope that you will like it. 

ऐ मोहब्बत तिरे अंजाम पे रोना आया,

जाने क्यूँ आज तिरे नाम पे रोना आया।  

Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya,

Jaane Kyun Aaj Tere Naam Pe Rona Aaya.

O love your results brought tear to my eyes

Don't know why your mention today make me cry.

यूँ तो हर शाम उमीदों में गुज़र जाती है,

आज कुछ बात है जो शाम पे रोना आया।  

Yun To Har Shaam Ummedon Mein Guzar Jaati Hai,

Aaj Kuch Baat Hai Jo Chand Pe Rona Aaya.

Every evening passed like this in hopes dry,

There's something today that this evening made me cry.

कभी तक़दीर का मातम कभी दुनिया का गिला, 

मंज़िल-ए-इश्क़ में हर गाम पे रोना आया। 

Kabhi Taqdeer Ka Matam Kabhi Duniya Ka Gila,

Manzil-e-Ishq Mein Har Gaam Pe Rona Aaya.

Sometimes mourning fate, sometimes world's sigh,

Love's path in each step brought tears to my eye.

मुझ पे ही ख़त्म हुआ सिलसिला-ए-नौहागरी, 

इस क़दर गर्दिश-ए-अय्याम पे रोना आया। 

Mujh Pe Hi Khatm Hua Silsila-e-Nauhagri,

Is Kadar Gardish-e-Ayyam Pe Rona Aaya.

Process of mourning ends on my shoulders high,

that much on change of fortunes I cry.

जब हुआ ज़िक्र ज़माने में मोहब्बत का 'शकील', 

मुझ को अपने दिल-ए-नाकाम पे रोना आया। 

Jab Hua Ziqr Zamane Mein Mohabbat Ka Shakeel,

Mujh Ko Apne Dil-e-Naqaam Pe Rona Aaya.

'Shakil' whenever love is discussed hereby-thereby,

My unsuccessful love makes me cry.

Khayaal Revisited

ख़याल (Thought)

How lover forget himself in love is expressed in this bilingual Ghazal first written on 9th Feb 2012. In need to refresh my earlier Ghazals I am revisiting them again and making changes if possible to beautify them. This endeavor is to introduce my new readers to my previous works. Hope they will like it too.

image by: Anna Pavlova(500px.com)

जब भी तेरा ख़याल आता है में खुद को भूल जाता हूँ,

तन्हा बैठा-बैठा होले से मुस्कुराता हूँ।
Jab Bhi Tera Khyal Aata Hai Mein Khud Ko Bhool Jata Hun,
Tanha Baitha-Baitha Hole Se Muskurata Hun.

Whenever I think of  you,to myself I forgets
smile slowly in loneliness.

सोचता कुछ हूँ कर कुछ और जाता हूँ ,

न जाने क्या-क्या बातें तुझे बताता हूँ, 

तुझे रूठा समझकर मनाता हूँ,

तुझे सुनकर में झूम जाता हूँ।

सच तेरे ख्याल में खुद को भूल जाता हूँ 
Sochta Kuch Hun Kar Kuch Aur Jaata Hun,
Na Jaane Kya-Kya Baate Tujhe Batata Hun,
Tujhe Rutha Samajhkar Manata Hun,
Tujhe Sunkar Mein Jhoom Jata Hun.
Sach Tere Khayal Mein Khud Ko Bhool Jaata Hun.

I think something but do something else
Various things to you I tells,
I coax you,thinking you are angry,
I overjoyed seeing you,talking freely.
It's true that I forget myself thinking about you.

नहीं पता क्यूँ इतनी चाहत है,

क्यूँ तुझसे इस कदर मोहब्बत है,

सोचता हूँ तुझसे मिलके पूछुंगा,

पर ख्यालों में पूछ जाता हूँ ,खुद को भूल जाता हूँ।
Nahin Pata Kyun Itna Chahata Hun,
Kyun Tujhse Iss Kadar Mohabbat Hai,
Sochta Hun Tujhse Milke Puchunga,
Par Khyalon Mein Pooch Jaata Hun, Khud Ko Bhool Jaata Hun

I don't know why I like you so much,
I don't know how I love you as such,
I think to ask you on meeting,
but ask you,while in your thoughts I was sitting.

तेरी आँखें जो ख्याल में आएं, 

उन्ही में डूब जाता हूँ।

तू सच में है शायद दिल में बडबडाता हूँ।

जब भी तेरा ख़याल आता है में खुद को भूल जाता हूँ।
Tere Aankhen Jo Khyal Mein Aayein,
Unhi Mein Doob Jaata Hun,
Tu Sach Mein Hai Shayad Dil Mein Badbadata Hun.
Jab Bhi Tera Khyal Aata Hai, Mein Khud Ko Bhool Jaata Hun.

When I think about your eyes,
I lost in them and never rise,
I murmur that perhaps you are in my thoughts,
Whenever I think of you to myself I forgets.

Wo Dil Hi Kya Tire Milne Ki Jo Dua Na Kare

वो दिल ही क्या तिरे मिलने की जो दुआ न करे। Wo Dil Hi Kya Tere Milne Ki Jo Dua Na Kare - Qateel Shifai

This is 'Qateel Shifai' love ghazal where he is praying to die than to live in separation. In all stanzas he is demanding death or destruction or something like that for not getting love. The famous 'Sher' from this ghazal 'Ye Theek Hai ........Juda Na Kare' (third stanza) he is saying that no one die in love but even though no one should be separated as he know the pain of it. I have translated it here and hope you will like it. 

वो दिल ही क्या तिरे मिलने की जो दुआ न करे, 

मैं तुझ को भूल के ज़िंदा रहूँ ख़ुदा न करे। 

Wo Dil Hi Kya Tere Milne Ki Jo Dua Na Kare,

Mein Tujh Ko Bhul Ke Zinda Rahun Khuda Na Kare.

That heart is useless which don't pray for meeting with you,

God forbid that I live after forgetting you.

रहेगा साथ तिरा प्यार ज़िंदगी बन कर,

ये और बात मिरी ज़िंदगी वफ़ा न करे। 

Rahega Saath Tera Pyaar Zindagi Ban Kar,

Ye Aur Baat Meri Zindagi Wafa Na Kare.

Your love will stay with me becoming life,

Even if my life remain in constant strife. 

ये ठीक है नहीं मरता कोई जुदाई में,

ख़ुदा किसी को किसी से मगर जुदा न करे। 

Ye Theek Hai Hai Marta Koi Nahin Judai Mein,

Khuda Kisi Ko Kisi Se Magar Juda Na Kare.

this is right that no one died in separation,

But god should not separate anyone from anyone.

सुना है उस को मोहब्बत दुआएँ देती है,

जो दिल पे चोट तो खाए मगर गिला न करे। 

Suna Hai Us Ko Mohabbat Duaen Deti Hai,

Jo Dil Pe Chot To Khaye Magar Gila Na Kare.

It's a saying that love prays for those,

who pained in love but never remorse.

अगर वफ़ा पे भरोसा रहे न दुनिया को,

तो कोई शख़्स मोहब्बत का हौसला न करे। 

Agar Wafa Pe Bharosa Rahe Na Duniya Ko,

To Koi Shaks Mohabbat Ka Hosla Na Kare.

If world don't trust the faithful in love,

then any person wouldn't courage to love.

बुझा दिया है नसीबों ने मेरे प्यार का चाँद,

कोई दिया मिरी पलकों पे अब जला न करे। 

Bujha Diya Hai Naseebon Ne Mere Pyaar Ka Chand,

Koi Diya Meri Palko Pe Ab Jala Na Kare.

Fortunes have extinguished my love's moon,

no lamp should illuminate my eyes' cocoon. 

ज़माना देख चुका है परख चुका है उसे,

'क़तील' जान से जाए पर इल्तिजा न करे।  

Zamana Dekh Chuka Hai Parakh Chuka Hai Use,

'Qateel' Jaan Se Jaaye Par Iltija Na Kare.

World has examined and tested him,

'Qateel' may die but never request to HIM.

Subah Ho Jaaye Revisited

Subah Ho Jaaye Revisited (सुबह हो जाए)

This the second post I shared on this blog in 31st August 2012. Like earlier sharing of old poem in this one two I have made changes which I thought suitable after gaining experience. This Ghazal is praising the beloved's beauty and charm. I hope you will like this one too.

तू जिधर चाहे निकल जाए सुबह हो जाए,

ग़म जितने भी हैं सारे हवा हो जाएँ।
Tu Jedhar Chahe Nikal Jaaye Subah Ho Jaaye,
Gham Jitne Bhi Hain Saare Hawa Ho Jaaen.

Where ever you go it's morning,
all sorrows take a drowning. 

तेरे क़दमों की चाहत में ज़मीं बिछती है,

तेरे दीदार को ही सूरज सर पर आये। 
Tere Kadmon Ki Chahat Mein Zamin Bichti Hai,
Tere Didar Ko Hi Suraj Sar Par Aaye.

Ground make way to seek your steps,
sun rises, so your glimpse he may grasp.

न मुस्कुरा के पतझड़ का मौसम है अभी,

कहीं फूल खिलने को न मचल जाएँ। 
Na Muskura Ke Patjhad Ka Mausam Hai Abhi,
Kahin Phool Khilne Ko Na Machal Jaaen.

Don't smile now as it is autumn,
flower may bloom being that forgotten

खुलेआम यूँ जुल्फें सवारा न करो,

बादल बहककर कहीं न बरसते जाएँ। 
Khuleaam Yun Zulfein Sawara Na Karo,
Badal Behakkar Kahin Na Baraste Jaaen.

Openly don't comb your long tresses,
clouds may seditiously never suppresses,

घर चले जाओ की रात होने को है,

आप के सामने कहीं चाँद न नज़र आए। 
Ghar Chale Aao Ki Raat Hone Ko Hai,
Aap Ke Samne Kahin Chand Na Nazar Aaye.

Go back home as it is the time of night,
how will moon in front of you shine so bright.

अब तो अपनालो किसी को ज़िन्दगी में,
मेरी तरह न सारे 'सिफ़र' हो जाएँ। 
Ab To Apnalo Kisi Ko Zindagi Mein,
Meri Tarah Na Saare 'Cifar' Ho Jaaen.

Choose someone in your life as partner,
Or everybody like me turn to 'Cifar'.

Literature in Motion #1 DDLJ

Literature in Motion #1 DDLJ

Movies considered as Literature in Motion and keeping that concept in mind I am trying here to present that literature in a poem. Its an experiment and what better than all time favorite magnum opus Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaenge (DDLJ) to start this. I have tried to poetically display Raj & Simran's love story in hope that you will like it. 

A girl full of hopes & dream, a boy with fun & gleam
met in a Euro rail trip.
girl missed the train, boy do the same,
there life then flip.

Girl was on vacation but on her father's condition,
in India she has to marry in her father's relation.
Raj (boy) & Simran's (girl) love bloomed,
in journey but it never groomed.
they left each-other there love untold,
they left forever there love untold.

Raj realized and went to her to express,
however they went to India to avoid distress.
sad in her memory his charm gone,
his father encouraged 'get her come on'

In India they met, she told to elope
'I have come for love and love has scope'
befriended her fiance to attend her wedding,
has access to her home even fixes his own wedding.

He has the trust of her mother and sister,
but difficult to win her stubborn father.
spend time with him to be in his good book,
in love he trust not in 'hook and crook'.

One day there love is disclosed to her (Babuji)father,
threw him out,her fiance tried to kill Raj & his father,
Babuji intervene and send Raj to sit in train,
Simran cried inconsolably but all in vain.

Seeing love in his eyes and his conviction in strife,

he loosened his grip and told her 'go live your life'

Come Fall in Love since love always win.

Pyaar Ki Raah Chune

प्यार की राह चुने। (Pyaar Ki Raah Chune)

Season of love starts with valentine week i.e the various days denoted to express your feelings for somebody. Feb 7 is Rose Day, Feb 8 is Propose Day then comes Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and finally Valentine Day from 9th to 14th February respectively. I believe that love needs no day to express but in the popular culture if we have a dedicated day for it enjoy it fully with your loved one. Here in this Hindi poem there is a conversation between a boy and a girl of expressing their love for each other. They think that the world and the society always remain against those who love so they must unite without thinking about anybody but only about their love. They decided to walk on the path of love leaving hatred aside. I hope you will enjoy this poem. Happy Valentine Day. 

प्रेमी (Premi) :
तेरी बाँहों में आराम मिले,
न इससे भला कोई काम मिले,
दुनिया को भुलाये बैठा हूँ, तेरी यादों में खोया रहता हूँ। 
Teri Bahon Mein Aaram Mile,
Na Isse Bhala Koi Kaam Mile,
Duniya Ko Bhulaye Baitha Hun, Teri Yadon Mein Khoya Rehta Hun.

प्रेमिका (Premika) :

जो हाल तेरा वही हाल मेरा,

भीड़ में भी तनहा रहती हूँ, दिखता रहता है तेरा चेहरा,

बेगाने सब अब लगते हैं इतना हुआ ये रिश्ता गहरा। 

Jo Haal Tera Wahi Haal Mera,

Bheed Mein Bhi Tanha Rehti Hun, Dikhta Rehta Hai Tera Chehra,

Baigana Sab Ab Lagte Hain, Itna Hua Ye Rishta Gehra.

प्रेमी (Premi) :
ज़माने के अब सब बंधन तोड़,
आ दिल से दिल का नाता जोड़। 
रोकेंगे-टोकेंगे दुनियावाले मगर इनकी सारी फिकरें छोड़। 
Zamane Ke Ab Sab Bandhan Tod,
Aa Dil Se Dil Ka Nata Jod.
Rokenge - Tokenge Duniyawale Magar Inki Saari Fikrein Chodd.

प्रेमिका (Premika) :
ऐसा ही इरादा मेरा है,
ये जो मर्यादाओं ने घेरा है, इन पर बीते वक़्त का पहरा है,
आज नए  नियम चुनें, प्यार की राह चुने। 
Aisa Hi Irada Mera Hai,
Ye Jo Maryadaon Ne Ghera Hai, In Par Beete Waqt Ka Pehra Hai,
Aaj Naye Niyam Chune, Pyaar Ki Raah Chune.

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आज मौसम हरा-भरा सा है,

फिर किसी ने इश्क़ किया होगा। 

Aaj Mausam Hara-Bhara Sa Hai,

Phir Kisi Ne Ishq Kiya Hoga.

Today pleasant weather has sustained

someone has fallen in love again.

आराम (Bahon) - Arms ; भला (Bhala) - Better ; प्रेमी (Premi) - Lover ; प्रेमिका (Premika) - Lady Lover ; बंधन (Bandhan) - Bond/connection ; बेगाने (Begane) - Unknown/Alien ;  फिकरें (Fikrein) - Worries ; मर्यादाओं (Maryadaon) - Moral Limits.

Haiku : Rose Day

Haiku : Rose Day

Delicate like love,

rose has so many colors

to express feelings.

Shayari # 15

शायरी # 15 (Couplet) 

खोए हुए हैं हम ज़माने से बेख़बर,

खौफ़ क्या करें जब सब इश्क़ को किया नज़र। 

- सिफर 

Khoye Huen Hain Hum Zamane Se Bekhabar,

Khauf Kya Karein Jab Sab Ishq Ko Kiya Nazar.

- Cifar

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Uninformed about the world lost in ourselves,

What to fear when everything submitted to love 

Maraz-e-Ishq - Ibrahim Zauq

मरज़-ए-इश्क़ ! Maraz-e-Ishq (Ailment of Love) - Ibrahim Zauq

First post of this year starts with the translation of Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq's 'Maraz-e-Ishq Jise Ho Use Kya Yaad Rahe' which means one's who is suffering from love's ailment remember's nothing. This feeling is expressed in this longest ghazal translated by me. Here he is saying that lover forget god in the love of beloved even though beloved don't care about his feelings. For him beloved becomes the god. I hope you will like this 'Ghazal'. For more on this ghazal visit : Maraz-e-Ishq Jise Ho Use Kya Yaad Rahe

मरज़-ए-इश्क़ जिसे हो उसे क्या याद रहे,

न दवा याद रहे और न दुआ याद रहे। 

Marz-e-Ishq Jise Ho Use Kya Yaad Rahe,

Na Dawa Yaad Rahe Aur Na Dua Yaad Rahe.

Nothing remembered to the person suffering from love's ailment,
Recollects neither the prayers nor the medicinal treatment.

तुम जिसे याद करो फिर उसे क्या याद रहे,

न ख़ुदाई की हो परवाह न ख़ुदा याद रहे। 

Tum Jise Yaad Karo Phir Use Kya Yaad Rahe,

Na Khudai Ki Ho Parwah Na Khuda Yaad Rahe.

The one whom you remember then he remembers nothing,
He forget the god neither remembers divine anything.

लोटते सैकड़ों नखचीर हैं क्या याद रहे,

चीर सीने में दिल को की पता याद रहे। 

Lotte Saikdon Nakhcheer Hain Kya Yaad Rahe,

Cheer Seene Mein Dil Ko Ki Pata Yaad Rahe.

When hundreds of victims wriggle what one remember,
Tear apart the heart in chest so the address it remember.

रात को वादा है बंदे से अगर बंदा नवाज़,

बंद में देलों गिरह ताकि ज़रा याद रहे। 

Raat Ko Wada Hai Bande Se Agar Banda Nawaaz,

Band Mein Delon Girah Taaki Zara Yaad Rahe.

O God (beloved) if there is a promise of night with man,
Tie a knot in your scarf to remember that instant.

क़ासिद-ए-आशिक़-ए-सौदा-ज़दा क्या लाए जवाब,

जब न मालूम हो घर और न पता याद रहे।

Kasid-e-Aashiq-e-Sauda-Zada Kya Lae Jawab,

Jab Na Maloom Ho Ghar Aur Na Pata Yaad Rahe. 

What answer the messenger of materialistic lover of goods will bring,
When he didn't know the home nor remembers the address thing.

देख भी लेना हमें राह में और क्यों साहब,

हम से मुहं फेर के जाना ये भला याद रहे। 

Dekh Bhi Lena Hamein Raah Mein Aur Kyun Sahab,

Hum Se Muhn Pher Ke Jaane Ye Bhala Yaad Rahe.

Look at me on the way but why dear,
Passing without turning towards me to remember is better.

तेरे मदहोश से क्या होश-ओ-खिराद की हो उम्मीद,

रात का भी जिसे ने खाया हुआ याद रहे। 

Tere Madhosh Se Kya Hosh-o-Khirad Ki Ho Ummeed,

Raat Ka Bhi Jise Ne Khaya Hua Yaad Rahe.

Hoping for sense of reasoning from one intoxicated by you is not right,
when he don't even remember what he ate at night,

कुश्ता-ए-नाज़ की गर्दन पे छुरी फेरो जब,

काश उस वक़्त तुम्हे नाम-ए-ख़ुदा याद रहे। 

Kushta-e-Naaz Ki Gardan Pe Churi Phero Jab,

Kash Us Waqt Tumhe Naam-e-Khuda Yaad Rahe.

When you slit the throat of a lover,
hopefully at that time name of god you remember.

ख़ाक बर्बाद न करना मेरी उस कूचे में,

तुझ से कह देता हूँ में बाद-ए-सबा याद रहे। 

Khak Barbaad Na Karna Meri Us Kuche Mein,

Tujh Se Keh Deta Hun Mein Baad-e-Saba Yaad Rahe.

Don't waste my ashes in that street please,
I say you to remember the morning breeze.

गोर तक आई तो छाती पे क़दम भी रख दो,

कोई बेदिल इधर आए तो पता याद रहे। 

Gor Tak Aai To Chati Pe Kadam Bhi Rakh Do,

Koi Bedil Idhar Aae To Pata Yaad Rahe.

If you have come to my grave keep a foot on my chest,
so some heartless if come here remember the address of my rest.

तेरा आशिक़ न हो आसूदा ब-ज़ेर-ए-तूबा ,

ख़ुल्द में भी तिरे कूचे की हवा याद रहे। 

Tere Aashiq Na Ho Asuda Ba-Zer-e-Tuba,

Khuld Mein Bhi Tire Kuche Ki Hava Yaad Rahe.

Your lovers are not satisfied under the shade of tree of heaven,
Even in heaven they remember the breeze of your lane.

बाज़ आ जाएं जफ़ा से जो कभी आप तो फ़िर,

याद आशिक़ न कीजेगा भला याद रहे। 

Baaz Aa Jaen Jafa Se Kabhi Aap To Phir, 

Yaad Aashiq Na Kijega Bhala Yaad Rahe.

If ever you refrain yourself from injustice then,
please remember not to remember the lover men.

दाग़-ए-दिल पर मेरे फाहा नहीं है अंगारा,

चारागर लीजो न चुटकी से उठा याद रहे। 

Dagh-e-Dil Par Mere Faha Nahin Hain Angara,

Charagar Lijo Na Chutki Se Utha Yaad Rahe.

On my broken heart embers are not patch of ointment,
Doctor remember not to pick them with your pinch for treatment.

ज़ख्म-ए-दिल बोले मिरा दिल के नमक-ख़्वारों से,

लो भला कुछ तो मोहब्बत का मज़ा याद रहे। 

Zakhm-e-Dil Bole Mira Dil Ke Namak-Khwaron Se,

Lo Bhala Kuch To Mohabbat Ka Maza Yaad Rahe.

My wounded heart speaks to my heart's loyalist,
Let's remember the taste of love a bit.

हज़रत-ए-इश्क़ के मकतब में है तालीम कुछ और,

याँ लिखा याद रहे और न पढ़ा याद रहे। 

Hazrat-e-Ishq Ke Maktab Mein Hai Taalim Kuch Aur,

Yan Likha Yaad Rahe Aur Na Pada Yaad Rahe.

In love's school teachings are totally different,
There neither the read nor the written is significant.

गर हक़ीक़त में है रहना तो न रख ख़ुद-बीनी,

भूले बंदा जो ख़ुदी को तो ख़ुदा याद रहे। 

Gar Haqeeqat Mein Hai Rehna To Na Rakh Khud-Bini,

Bhule Banda Jo Khuda Ko To Khuda Yaad Rahe.

Forget self introspection if you want to live in reality,
If devotee forget self then only he remembers the almighty.

आलम-ए-हुस्न ख़ुदाई है बुतों की ऐ 'ज़ौक़',

चल के बुत-ख़ाने में बैठो कि ख़ुदा याद रहे। 

Aalam-e-Husn Khudai Hai Buton Ki Ae 'Zauq',

Chal Ke But-Khane Mein Baitho Ki Khuda Yaad Rahe.

'Zauq' the divinity of the beloved is her aura of beauty,
Go and sit in her temple to remember the god almighty.

Hum Aah Bhi Bharte Hain To Ho Jaate Hain Badnaam

हम आह भी भरते हैं तो हो जाते हैं बदनाम। (Hum Aah Bhi Bharte Hain To Ho Jaate Hain Badnaam) - Akbar Allahabadi

The last sher (couplet) of this Ghazal by Akbar Allahabadi is very famous and often quoted in movies and routine conversations. This ghazal is a display of love and lament. He said that mere meeting eyes with her sparkle many emotions in him. He further praises her beloved and prays to god to keep away from love. In the last stanza he explains his pain that even her huge crimes get unnoticed (like leaving her lovers to die) while his mere sigh of love defamed him. I have tried to translate it and hope that you will like it.

ग़म्ज़ा नहीं होता की इशारा नहीं होता,

आँख उनसे जो मिलती है तो क्या-क्या नहीं होता।

Gamza Nahin Hota Ki Ishara Nahin Hota,

Aankh Unse Jo Milti Hai To Kya-Kya Nahin Hota.

Not only secret hints and coquetry glance,

meeting eyes with her creates multiple instance.

जलवा न हो मानी का तो सूरत का असर क्या,

बुलबुल गुल-ए-तस्वीर का शैदा नहीं होता। 

Jalwa Na Ho Mani Ka To Surat Ka Asar Kya,

Bulbul Gul-e-Tasveer Ka Shaida Nahin Hota.

If splendor is meaningless face has no effect,

a nightingale to the portrait of a flower is not attached.

अल्लाह बचाए मरज़-ए-इश्क़ से दिल को,

सुनते हैं कि ये आरिज़ा अच्छा नहीं होता। 

Allah Bachai Marz-e-Ishq Se Dil Ko,

Sunte Hain Ki Ye Aariza Achcha Nahin Hota.

God save the heart from love's ailment,

I have heard that this disease is not correct.

 

तस्बीह तिरे चेहरे को क्या दूँ गुल-ए-तर से,

होता है शगुफ्ता मगर इतना नहीं होता। 

Tasbih Tire Chehre Ko Kya Dun Gul-e-Tar Se,

Hota Hai Shagufta Magar Itna Nahin Hota.

How I compare your face with a moist flower,

It is cheerful but not of that much power.

मैं नज़अ में हूँ आएं तो एहसान है उनका,

लेकिन ये समझ लें कि तमाशा नहीं होता।

Mein Naaza Mein Hun Aayein To Ehsaan Hai Unka,

Lekin Ye Samajh Lein Ki Tamasha Nahin Hota.

I am on death-bed,it's her kindness if she wish to come,

but she must understand it's not an exhibition to welcome.

हम आह भी करते हैं तो हो जाते हैं बदनाम,

वो क़त्ल भी करते हैं तो चर्चा नहीं होता।  

Hum Aah Bhi Karte Hain To Ho Jaate Hain Badnaam,

Wo Katl Bhi Karte Hain To Charcha Nahin Hota.

My mere sighs defame me,my reputation get crushed

while even her murder was not debated and discussed.