Ghazal
Kis Husn Se Kahoon Main Us Ki Khush-akhteri Ki
किस हुस्न से कहूँ मैं उस की ख़ुश-अख़तरी की
This ghazal praises the incomparable and unique beauty of a beloved. The poet questions how one can compare such beauty, suggesting that worldly glitter or brilliance (tab) pales in comparison to this divine charm. It reflects on the spontaneous journey of life, expressing deep emotion mixed with a sense of carefree abandon and profound yearning.
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1
किस हुस्न से कहूँ मैं उस की ख़ुश-अख़तरी की
इस माह-रू के आगे क्या ताब मुश्तरी की
By what beauty should I speak of her blessed glow,
What brilliance can this moon-faced beauty show?
By what beauty can I describe her blessed glow? What brilliance can this moon-faced beauty possess?
2
रखना न था क़दम याँ जूँ बाद बे-ताम्मुल
सैर इस जहाँ की रहरव पर तू ने सरसरी की
I did not want your steps or even a passing glance,
But you traversed this world's path so lightly and casually.
The couplet means that I did not desire your steps or even a casual glance, but you traversed this world's path so lightly and casually.
3
शुबह बहाल सग में इक 'उम्र सर्फ़ की है
मत पूछ इन ने मुझ से जो आदमी-गरी की
In this world of constant change, I have spent a lifetime; do not ask me about the deeds of men.
In this world of constant change, I have spent a lifetime; do not ask me about the deeds of men.
4
पाए गुल उस चमन में छोड़ा गया न हम से
सर पर हमारे अब के मन्नत है बे-परी की
In that garden, the rose you found, you didn't leave it for me,
Now, on my head, are the vows of being beyond all care.
The rose that you found in that garden, you did not leave it for me. Now, on my head, are the vows of being beyond all care.
5
पेशा तो एक ही था उस का हमारा लेकिन
मजनूँ के तालेओं ने शोहरत में यावरी की
His profession was singular, that of ours, but
Majnun's locks brought him fame in love.
His profession was the same as ours, but Majnun's locks earned him fame in love.
6
गिर्ये से दाग़-ए-सीना ताज़ा हुए हैं सारे
ये किश्त-ए-ख़ुश्क तू ने ऐ चश्म फिर हरी की
The stains upon my chest have been refreshed by you, O eye of spring, for you have given this dry lot of life.
The stains upon my chest have been refreshed by you, O eye of spring, because you have given this dry lot of life.
7
ये दौर तो मुआफ़िक़ होता नहीं मगर अब
रखिए बिना-ए-ताज़ा इस चर्ख़-ए-चम्बरी की
This era is not amenable, but now
Keep this wheel of life, without a fresh base.
This era is not conducive, but now keep this wheel of life without a fresh base.
8
ख़ूबाँ तुम्हारी ख़ूबी ता-चंद नक़्ल करिए
हम रंजा-ख़ातिरों की क्या ख़ूब दिलबरी की
It is impossible to replicate your beauty and excellence,
What can we, who are burdened by heartache, do with our love's charm?
It is impossible to replicate your beauty and excellence; what can we, who are burdened by heartache, do with our love's charm?
9
हम से जो 'मीर' उड़ कर अफ़्लाक-ए-चर्ख़ में हैं
उन ख़ाक में मलूँ की काहे को हमसरी की
Of those who, like 'Mir', have flown into the realms of ecstasy,
Why should I seek companionship in that dust?
Of those who have flown into the realms of ecstasy, like 'Mir', why should I seek companionship in that dust?
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