Ghazal
मत ग़ुस्से के शो'ले सूँ जलते कूँ जलाती जा
This ghazal embodies playful longing and tender entreaty, where the lover urges his proud and coquettish beloved to quell her wrath with the soothing waters of affection. It captures the charm of romantic banter and the deep desire for the beloved's grace and reciprocated love.
Source: rekhta · HI
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1
मत ग़ुस्से के शो'ले सूँ जलते कूँ जलाती जा
टुक मेहर के पानी सूँ तू आग बुझाती जा
Burn not further with the flame of wrath one already ablaze; with a drop of mercy's cooling water, soothe this fire as you pass.
Do not burn further the one who is already burning with the flames of your anger; instead, extinguish this fire with a little water of kindness.
2
तुझ चाल की क़ीमत सूँ दिल नीं है मिरा वाक़िफ़
ऐ मान भरी चंचल टुक भाव बताती जा
My heart knows not the price of your alluring gait; O proud, coquettish beauty, reveal your price and state!
My heart is not aware of the worth of your alluring gait; O proud and coquettish beauty, at least tell me its price as you go by.
3
इस रात अँधारी में मत भूल पड़ूँ तुझ सूँ
टुक पाँव के झाँझर की झंकार सुनाती जा
Lest I lose my way to you in this dark night, keep letting me hear the soft chime of your anklets as you pass.
Lest I lose my way and get separated from you in this dark night, keep letting me hear the faint chiming of your anklets as you walk.
4
मुझ दिल के कबूतर कूँ बाँधा है तिरी लट ने
ये काम धरम का है टुक उस को छुड़ाती जा
Your curling lock has ensnared the dove of my heart; an act of sacred virtue it would be—pray, set it free as you depart.
Your lock of hair has trapped the dove of my heart; it is an act of sacred virtue, so please set it free as you leave.
5
तुझ मुख की परस्तिश में गई उम्र मिरी सारी
ऐ बुत की पुजनहारी टुक उस को पुजाती जा
My entire life was spent in adoration of your face; / O worshipper of idols, pause a while and worship this as well.
My entire life was spent in worship of your face. O idol-worshipper, pause for a moment and worship this too.
6
तुझ इश्क़ में जल जल कर सब तन कूँ किया काजल
ये रौशनी अफ़ज़ा है अँखिया को लगाती जा
Burning in the fire of your love, my whole body has turned to kohl; It only brightens the sight—go on, trace it into your eyes.
Burning constantly in your love, I have turned my entire body into kohl. It enhances eyesight and brightness, so keep applying it to your eyes.
7
तुझ नेह में दिल जल जल जोगी की लिया सूरत
यक बार उसे मोहन छाती सूँ लगाती जा
Burning ceaselessly in your love, my heart has taken an ascetic's guise; just once, O enchanting beloved, embrace it closely to your breast.
Burning continuously in your love, my heart has assumed the form of an ascetic; O charming beloved, embrace it to your chest at least once.
8
तुझ घर की तरफ़ सुंदर आता है 'वली' दाएम
मुश्ताक़ दरस का है टुक दर्स दिखाती जा
Towards your home, O lovely one, Wali turns endlessly his way; yearning for a glimpse of you, pray grant a fleeting sight as you pass by.
O beautiful one, Wali constantly comes towards your house; he yearns for a glimpse of you, so please grant him at least a fleeting sight.
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