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na-manda aab dar dil-e-muflisan ra

Ahmad Balkhi Langar Dariya

na-manda aab dar dil-e-muflisan ra

Ahmad Balkhi Langar Dariya

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    na-māñda aab dar dil-e-muflisāñ

    ba-kun lutfe karīmāñ be-kasāñ

    The hearts of the destitute and poor have no strength left, so O Generous One, have mercy upon the helpless and needy.

    na-yābī chuuñ man-e-bechāra miskīñ

    shikasta dil ba-'ālam hech jaañ

    How helpless and powerless I am, and my broken heart has become lifeless to what extent.

    na-bāshad chāra-sāz hech kaare

    baġhair az lutf-e-tū be-chārgāñ

    Except for your mercy and grace, there is no other remedy or cure for the helpless.

    hama kas e'timād-e-ḳhvesh kardand

    panāh-e-tust āvārgāñ

    Everyone relies on themselves, but for distressed ones like us, you alone are our refuge.

    chu 'ahmad' gadā-e-ḳhvesh ḳhvānī

    dehad tāj-e-sarī har kHusruvāñ

    Call Ahmed your beggar((metaphorically) lover), and place the crown of kings on his head.

    na-manda aab dar dil-e-muflisan ra

    ba-kun lutfe kariman be-kasan ra

    The hearts of the destitute and poor have no strength left, so O Generous One, have mercy upon the helpless and needy.

    na-yabi chun man-e-bechaara miskin

    shikasta dil ba-'alam hech jaan ra

    How helpless and powerless I am, and my broken heart has become lifeless to what extent.

    na-bashad chaara-saz hech kare

    baghair az lutf-e-tu be-chaargan ra

    Except for your mercy and grace, there is no other remedy or cure for the helpless.

    hama kas e'timad-e-KHwesh kardand

    panah-e-tust ma aawargan ra

    Everyone relies on themselves, but for distressed ones like us, you alone are our refuge.

    chu 'ahmad' ra gada-e-KHwesh KHwani

    dehad taj-e-sari har kHusruwan ra

    Call Ahmed your beggar((metaphorically) lover), and place the crown of kings on his head.

    Source :
    • Book : Armgan-e-bihar sharif hazrat Ahmad langar driya balkhi ki hayaat aur shairi aur malfuzat ka tanqiidi jaiza (Pg. 48)
    • Author : Dr. Hasan Imam
    • Publication : Labal Aart Press, shahgunj,Mahindar Road, Patna (1998)
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