Ghazal
कहते हैं जिस को हूर वो इंसाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
This ghazal is a delightful expression of romantic adoration and playful wit, where the poet praises the beloved as an earthly embodiment of celestial beauty (hoor). Through gentle banter and sincere devotion, it beautifully captures the lover's complete surrender to the charm and coquetry of the beloved.
Source: rekhta · HI
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कहते हैं जिस को हूर वो इंसाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
जाती है जिस पे जान मिरी जाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
The one they call a houri—in human form, it is none but you; / The one for whom my soul departs—my very life, it is you!
The one people call a heavenly nymph (houri) in human form is none other than you, and the one for whom my life departs—my beloved, that too is only you.
2
मतलब की कह रहे हैं वो दाना हमीं तो हैं
मतलब की पूछते हो वो नादाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
We speak of words with meaning, for the wise are surely we; you question what the meaning is, for the naive one are you.
We are speaking of meaningful things because we are the wise ones, and you are asking for the meaning because you are the naive one.
3
आता है बाद-ए-ज़ुल्म तुम्हीं को तो रहम भी
अपने किए से दिल में पशेमाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
After cruelty, it is you alone who are moved to mercy, too; remorseful in heart over what was done, it is none other than you.
After inflicting cruelty, it is you who also feel mercy, and you alone are the one who feels remorse in your heart for what you have done.
4
पछताओगे बहुत मिरे दिल को उजाड़ कर
इस घर में और कौन है मेहमाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
You shall regret it bitterly, laying waste to my heart; who else dwells within this house, you alone are the guest.
You will regret ruining my heart deeply, for there is no other guest residing in this house except you.
5
इक रोज़ रंग लाएँगी ये मेहरबानियाँ
हम जानते थे जान के ख़्वाहाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
One day these tender favors will show their true design; we knew all along it was our life for which you pine.
One day these favors of yours will show their true outcome; we already knew that it is you who seeks our life.
6
दिलदार ओ दिल-फ़रेब दिल-आज़ार ओ दिल-सिताँ
लाखों में हम कहेंगे कि हाँ हाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
Beloved and enchanting, tormentor and thief of hearts—amidst a million, I shall proclaim: yes, yes, it is truly you!
You are loving, charming, heart-tormenting, and captivating; even among millions of people, we will say that yes, it is indeed you.
7
करते हो 'दाग़' दूर से बुत-ख़ाने को सलाम
अपनी तरह के एक मुसलमाँ तुम्हीं तो हो
From afar, O Dagh, you greet the idol-shrine with your salaam; truly, you are a Muslim of your very own unique kind.
O Dagh, you greet the idol temple from afar; truly, you are a Muslim of your own unique kind.
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