Ghazal
हश्र तक याँ दिल शकेबा चाहिए
This ghazal reflects on the boundless patience demanded by love and the agonizing, indefinite wait for union with the beloved. It explores the philosophical and mystical paradox of beauty, where the sheer radiance of the divine beloved becomes an impenetrable veil against mortal eyes.
Source: rekhta · HI
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1
हश्र तक याँ दिल शकेबा चाहिए
कब मिलें दिलबर से देखा चाहिए
Patience till the Day of Doom this longing heart must keep; when the beloved shall be met remains yet to be seen.
Here, the heart must maintain patience until the Day of Resurrection; it remains to be seen when the meeting with the beloved will happen.
2
है तजल्ली भी नक़ाब-ए-रू-ए-यार
उस को किन आँखों से देखा चाहिए
The very radiance itself is a veil upon the Beloved's face; with what eyes, then, can one ever hope to behold?
The brilliant radiance itself has become a veil over the beloved's face, leaving one to wonder with what kind of eyes they could ever be seen.
3
ग़ैर-मुमकिन है न हो तासीर-ए-ग़म
हाल-ए-दिल फिर उस को लिक्खा चाहिए
It cannot be that sorrow leaves no trace or plea; once more the state of this heart must be written to her.
It is impossible that grief would have no effect; therefore, the condition of the heart must be written to the beloved once more.
4
है दिल-अफ़गारों की दिलदारी ज़रूर
गर नहीं उल्फ़त मदारा चाहिए
To soothe the wounded heart is surely a duty; if love cannot be given, at least show courtesy.
Comforting those with wounded hearts is essential; if you cannot offer love, you should at least treat them with courtesy.
5
है कुछ इक बाक़ी ख़लिश उम्मीद की
ये भी मिट जाए तो फिर क्या चाहिए
A subtle thorn of hope still lingers on; if this too should fade, what more could one desire?
A slight prick of hope still remains; if even this fades away, then what else could one possibly desire?
6
दोस्तों की भी न हो परवा जिसे
बे-नियाज़ी उस की देखा चाहिए
One who cares not even for friends / Behold, such supreme indifference must be seen!
One ought to witness the absolute indifference of a person who does not care even about their friends.
7
भा गए हैं आप के अंदाज़ ओ नाज़
कीजिए इग़्माज़ जितना चाहिए
Your coquettish graces and haughty airs have won my heart; feign as much indifference now as you please.
Your charm and coquettish airs have won my heart, so now you may ignore or overlook me as much as you like.
8
शैख़ है इन की निगह जादू भरी
सोहबत-ए-रिंदाँ से बचना चाहिए
O Sheikh, their glance holds a bewitching spell; from the company of libertines, one ought to stay away.
O Sheikh, their gaze is bewitching and filled with magic, so one should stay away from the company of these drunkards and free-spirited lovers.
9
लग गई चुप 'हाली'-ए-रंजूर को
हाल इस का किस से पूछा चाहिए
A deep silence has fallen upon the afflicted Hali; of his state now, whom should one ask?
The sorrowful Hali has fallen completely silent; from whom should one inquire about his condition now?
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