chun ba-kHumar mi-rasi rah-e-sharab-KHana-zan
Interesting Fact
ناتمام۔
chuuñ ba-kHumār mī-rasī rāh-e-sharāb-ḳhāna-zan
bāda-ba-kash ġhazal-sarā na'ara-e-'āshiqān-zan
Since you are feeling intoxicated, head towards the wine bar.
Drink wine, recite poetry, and chant romantic slogans.
vāla-e-zāhidāñ ma-sho dar pa.e sūfiyāñ ma-ro
bā-man-e-boriyā-nashīñ jām-e-mai-e-muġhāna-zan
Do not associate with ascetics, and do not go to the Sufis either. Instead, sit with me on the tavern's doorstep and drink from the wine bearer's cup.
bāda-kHush-o-nigār kHush-kHanda-e-kām-gār ḳhush
laik havas chu sarkashad kHez-o-mujāhidana-zan
Wine is good, the beloved is good, and the laughter of the fortunate is melodious. But when desires and aspirations increase, rise like warriors.
bulbul-e-be-navā biyā girya za-barq tā-kujā
za-ātish-e-dil shārara-e-gīr-o-dar āshiyāna-zan
O raw, silent nightingale, come here, for how long will you lament for the celestial lightning? The abode of your heart is burning from the flames of desire.
chun ba-kHumar mi-rasi rah-e-sharab-KHana-zan
baada-ba-kash ghazal-sara na'ara-e-'ashiqan-zan
Since you are feeling intoxicated, head towards the wine bar.
Drink wine, recite poetry, and chant romantic slogans.
wala-e-zahidan ma-sho dar pae sufiyan ma-ro
ba-man-e-boriya-nashin jam-e-mai-e-mughana-zan
Do not associate with ascetics, and do not go to the Sufis either. Instead, sit with me on the tavern's doorstep and drink from the wine bearer's cup.
baada-kHush-o-nigar kHush-kHanda-e-kaam-gar KHush
laik hawas chu sarkashad kHez-o-mujahidana-zan
Wine is good, the beloved is good, and the laughter of the fortunate is melodious. But when desires and aspirations increase, rise like warriors.
bulbul-e-be-nawa biya girya za-barq ta-kuja
za-atish-e-dil shaarara-e-gir-o-dar aashiyana-zan
O raw, silent nightingale, come here, for how long will you lament for the celestial lightning? The abode of your heart is burning from the flames of desire.
- Book : Nairang-e-Khayaal (Eid Number) (Pg. 90)
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