Ghazal
Yaad-e-ayyam Ki Ya Tarq-e-shak-e-bai Tha
याद-ए-अय्याम कि याँ तर्क-ए-शकेबाई था
This ghazal reflects on the memories of times past, suggesting that every street and corner is filled with remembrance. It explores the pain of separation (hijr) and the depth of patience found in loneliness. The poet describes the enchanting influence of the beloved and the rich tapestry of life's experiences.
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1
याद-ए-अय्याम कि याँ तर्क-ए-शकेबाई था
हर गली शहर की याँ कूचा-ए-रुस्वाई था
Oh, the memory of days, or was it a fallacy of doubt? Every street of the city, or was it a path of disgrace?
Oh, the memory of days, or was it a fallacy of doubt? Every street of the city, or was it a path of disgrace?
2
इतनी गुज़री जो तिरे हिज्र में सो उस के सबब
सब्र मरहूम अजब मोनिस-ए-तन्हाई था
So much time passed in your separation, due to that, my patience, the strange companion of loneliness, was worn out.
So much time passed in your separation that, because of it, my patience was worn out, and loneliness became my strange companion.
3
तेरे जल्वे का मगर रू था सहर गुलशन में
नर्गिस इक दीदा-ए-हैरान तमाशाई था
In the garden, your beauty was captivating, yet the morning was aloof; a narcissus was a spectacle, strangely observant.
In the garden, your beauty was captivating, yet the morning was aloof; a narcissus was a spectacle, strangely observant.
4
यही ज़ुल्फ़ों की तिरी बात थी या काकुल की
'मीर' को ख़ूब किया सैर तो सौदाई था
Was this the charm of your tresses, or the braid of your hair? / When Meer went out for a stroll, he was the lover, Sauda.
Was this the charm of your tresses, or the braid of your hair? When Meer went out for a stroll, he was the lover, Sauda.
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