jādū-nigahe rāh-zane chashm-siyāhe
ārām-rubā-e-but-e-sar-e-mast-ḳhumāre
The Beloved possesses dark eyes, a magical gaze, and is the one who steals hearts. The Beloved is an intoxicated idol, utterly swooning, and the thief of every heart's peace.
be-dād-gare kaj-ravishe turfa-adā.e
ātish-figane māh-vashe lāla-izāre
The Beloved is one who inflicts cruelty, possessing a unique and graceful, yet swaggering, gait, and a distinctive manner. The Beloved has a moon-like face, eyes that flash like fire, and cheeks like a crimson tulip.
tāza-chamane gul-badane kabk-ḳhirāme
āhū-nazare fitna-sare rashk-e-bahāre
The body is as delicate as a fresh garden bloom, and the Beloved walks with the proud gait of a partridge. The Beloved has the eyes of a deer, is a source of great mischief, and is the envy of Spring itself.
zohra-sifate sham.a-e-ruḳhe naġhma-sarā.e
tannāz-javāne saname-nukta-guzāre
The Beloved is Venus-like (in beauty), the face is a shining candle, and the Beloved is a singer of melodies. The Beloved is a mischievous one who constantly finds fault or points out nuances in every conversation.
pursīd chu 'ashraf' ki tuī ḳhalq-farebe
az rāh-e-tabaḳhtur-suḳhane guft ki aare
When Ashraf asked, Do you truly deceive people? The Beloved merely smiled with a proud, coy air and said simply, Yes.
jadu-nigahe rah-zane chashm-siyahe
aaram-ruba-e-but-e-sar-e-mast-KHumare
The Beloved possesses dark eyes, a magical gaze, and is the one who steals hearts. The Beloved is an intoxicated idol, utterly swooning, and the thief of every heart's peace.
be-dad-gare kaj-rawishe turfa-adae
aatish-figane mah-washe lala-izare
The Beloved is one who inflicts cruelty, possessing a unique and graceful, yet swaggering, gait, and a distinctive manner. The Beloved has a moon-like face, eyes that flash like fire, and cheeks like a crimson tulip.
taza-chamane gul-badane kabk-KHirame
aahu-nazare fitna-sare rashk-e-bahaare
The body is as delicate as a fresh garden bloom, and the Beloved walks with the proud gait of a partridge. The Beloved has the eyes of a deer, is a source of great mischief, and is the envy of Spring itself.
zohra-sifate shama-e-ruKHe naghma-sarae
tannaz-jawane saname-nukta-guzare
The Beloved is Venus-like (in beauty), the face is a shining candle, and the Beloved is a singer of melodies. The Beloved is a mischievous one who constantly finds fault or points out nuances in every conversation.
pursid chu 'ashraf' ki tui KHalq-farebe
az rah-e-tabaKHtur-suKHane guft ki aare
When Ashraf asked, Do you truly deceive people? The Beloved merely smiled with a proud, coy air and said simply, Yes.
- Book : NaGmaat-e-Simaa (Pg. 385)
- Publication : Nurulhasan Maudoodi Sabri (1935)
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