Ghazal
Shab Tha Nalan Aziz Koi Tha
शब था नालाँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
This ghazal explores the pain of separation and the memories of beloved ones. The poet speaks of a cherished presence—an 'Aziz'—who was present in the night, or whose memory resided in the heart. It beautifully captures the bittersweet nature of deep relationships and the sorrow of being apart.
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1
शब था नालाँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
मुर्ग़-ए-ख़ुश-ख़्वाँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
Was there a beloved canal, was there a beloved bird?
Was there a beloved canal, was there a beloved bird?
2
थी तुम्हारे सितम की ताब उस तक
सब्र जो याँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
The patience for your cruelty was only available
To someone who held you dear.
The strength to endure your cruelty was reserved only for someone who held you dear.
3
शब को उस का ख़याल था दिल में
घर में मेहमाँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
In his heart, he carried memories of his beloved,
For in the house, there was a cherished guest.
In his heart, he carried the thought of her/him, for there was a beloved guest in the house.
4
चाह बेजा न थी ज़ुलेख़ा की
माह-ए-कनआँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
Zulekha's beauty was not wasted,
There was a beloved like the moon in Kanwa.
Zulekha's beauty was not wasted; there was a beloved like the moon in Kanwa.
5
अब तो उस की गली में ख़ार है लेक
'मीर' बे-जाँ अज़ीज़ कोई था
Now, in his street, there is a thorn, O Mir,
How could I lose someone so dear?
Now, there is a thorn in his street, O Mir, how could I lose someone so dear?
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