Ghazal
हर शय मुसाफ़िर हर चीज़ राही
This poem reflects on the relentless motion of existence, observing that everything in the cosmos—from celestial bodies to earthly creatures—is an eternal wayfarer. Amidst this universal journey, humanity is celebrated as the supreme commander and master of the universe, inspiring man to realize his profound purpose and elevated spiritual station.
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हर शय मुसाफ़िर हर चीज़ राही
क्या चाँद तारे क्या मुर्ग़ ओ माही
Every thing a traveler, every entity on the way: be it the moon and stars, or birds of the air and fish of the sea.
Every single thing and entity is a traveler on a journey, whether it be the moon and stars, or the birds and the fish.
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तू मर्द-ए-मैदाँ तू मीर-ए-लश्कर
नूरी हुज़ूरी तेरे सिपाही
You are the champion of the field, the commander of the host; / Celestial beings of radiant light stand as soldiers at your post.
You are the warrior of the battlefield and the commander of the army, while radiant celestial beings stand as your soldiers.
3
कुछ क़द्र अपनी तू ने न जानी
ये बे-सवादी ये कम-निगाही
You knew no measure of my true worth—what lack of taste, what narrow sight!
You did not realize my worth at all; what an utter lack of taste and narrow-mindedness this is.
4
दुनिया-ए-दूँ की कब तक ग़ुलामी
या राहेबी कर या पादशाही
How long will you remain in thrall to this vile world? Either choose the hermit's renunciation, or rule it like a king.
How long will you remain a slave to this vile and petty world? Either renounce it completely like an ascetic, or conquer and rule it like a king.
5
पीर-ए-हरम को देखा है मैं ने
किरदार-ए-बे-सोज़ गुफ़्तार वाही
I have observed the elder of the sacred shrine: his character devoid of fire, his words utterly hollow.
I have observed the elder of the sacred sanctuary; his character is devoid of any genuine inner fire or passion, and his speech is completely absurd and hollow.
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