Jo Mushkil Ab Hai Ya Rab Phir Wohi Mushkil Na Ban Jaye
My scattered dust charged with Love the shape of heart may take at last:
O God, the grief that bowed me then may press me down as in the past!
Mera Souz-e-Daroon Phir Garmi-e-Mehfil Na Ban Jaye
The Maids of Eden by their charm may arouse my urge for song:
The flame of Love that burns in me, May fire the zeal of Celestial Throng!
Khatak Si Hai, Jo Sinay Mein, Gham-e-Manzil Na Ban Jaye
The pilgrim’s mind can dwell at times on spots and stages left behind:
My heed for spots and places crossed, From the Quest may turn my mind!
Ye Meri Khud Nigahdari Mera Sahil Na Ban Jaye
By the mighty force of Love I am turned to Boundless Deep:
I fear that my self‐regard, Me, for aye, on shore may keep!
Wohi Afsana-e-Dunbala-e-Mehmil Na Ban Jaye
My hectic search for aim and end, In life that smell and hue doth lack,
May get renown like lover’s tale, Who riding went on litter’s track!
Ke Ye Toota Hua Tara Mah-e-Kamil Na Ban Jaye
The rise of clay‐born man hath smit the hosts of heaven with utter fright:
They dread that this fallen star to moon may wax with fuller light.
bohat khoob mashallah good effort
ReplyDeletegreat poet great poetry i love this poem so much.
ReplyDeleteRead Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai you will forget all the poets of world
DeleteIQbal is IQball no words
ReplyDeleteOne of the best soofi kalaams in Urdu.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best soofi kalaams in Urdu.
ReplyDeleteone of the Great Soofiana poetry................!!!
ReplyDeleteAny bdy plz explain this 1,"Preshan Ho Ke Meri Khaak Akhir Dil Na Ban jaye"
ReplyDeletealso check this below as it explains the main concept of this poem
ReplyDelete"Confused is the nature of my love for Thee,
And more confused is my song in Thy praise;
For I sometimes do relish fulfillment,
At other times, a yearning in my heart."
http://iqbalurdu.blogspot.com.au/2011/04/bal-e-jibril-087-preshan-karobar-e.html
VERY BEAUTIFUL VERSES WRITTEN BY THE PEARL OF THE URDU LANGUAGE, A SALUTE TO U SIR FROM MY GRANDFATHER AND ME
ReplyDeletei am tifal e IQBALIAYAT
ReplyDeletethe conclusion of this poem is that being lover i have no concern with profit(janat), finally when i will be there even have concern to endless LOVE with YOUR SELF(ALLAH PAAK). ALLAH IS ENDLESS so being loving my love or passion will be reborn.
ReplyDeleteIqbal Poetry is great but we need to understand the soul of his poetry
ReplyDeleteMashaallah Buhat Badiya
ReplyDeleteIqbal is impossible to translate because the imagery & symbolism that permeate his poetry are particular to urdu & persian culture and cannot be expressed in english. The best option is to "render" Iqbal's poetry in english which enables better metre & rhyme while remaining faithful to the spirit of each verse & to the poet's mood if not his words. I have rendered this poem as follows:
ReplyDeleteWhat if the peace of my grave is shattered by my heart's piercing wail!
What if my death transmutes to a Life of another Love & Heartbreak Tale!
What if Eden's Angels & Houris provoke me into a swaying poetic trance!
What if my verse of Passion Pure propels them into a mad frenetic dance!
Death cuts off memories of past life; its quests & disconsolations;
What if my fate be a repeat of ardous journeys to elusive destinations!
The surging ocean of my Passion-Spiritual enraptures my eye evermore
What if my Narcissim beguiles me away to some placid lifeless shore?
Is the valley of the dead an apt home for a Passionate Heart like mine?
What if there be a repeat of the Palanquin Veil & a Peeping Eye framed by a curvy mascara-line!
The meteoric rise of Earthly Man fills the stars & planets with concern & intimidation
What if this fleeting star transforms to a Moon Resplendent, eclipsing every constellation!
All the imagery in this poem pertains to the spritual world,of course. The inadequacy of worldly languages forces the spiritual poet to rely on the next best option of employing the imagery of love to express his inner spiritual state. I have explained this in more detail in my book on Iqbal's poetry in english "Where the Hunting Eagles Soar"; available in ebook form.
thank you for sharing this here.
ReplyDeleteI dont think these verses are written by a mortal human.There is definitely some divine intervention.Men like Iqbal are born once in centuries.His poems put my soul on fire.Standing ovation.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive and enthusiastic poetry.
ReplyDeleteAmazing rendition Ahmed Ghani
ReplyDeleteUrooj-e-Adam-e-Khaki Se Anjum Sehme Jate Hain
ReplyDeleteKe Ye Toota Hua Tara Mah-e-Kamil Na Ban Jaye i could not understand this.can i get it in detail somewhere?