Closeness To Kings
Majal Kya Ke Gadagar Ho Shah Ka Humdosh
The distinction between the ruler and the ruled cannot disappear
The beggar cannot have the audacity of being equal to the king
Razaye Khawajah Talab Kun Qabaye Rangeen-Posh
In the world adoration of the master is the climax of devotion
“Seek the pleasure of the master and have the beautiful tunic”
Khitab Milta Hai Mansab Parast-o-Qoum Farosh
But if you aim to have the good pleasure of the ruler
You will have the title of self‐seeker and anti-national
Naye Asool Se Khali Hai Fikar Ki Aghosh
The old way has thousands of difficulties
In the new principle the lap is free of worries
“Hazar Guna Sukhan Dar Dahan-Wa-Lab Khamosh”
The real joy comes by passing one’s life like this
“Thousand words in the mouth and have silent lips”
“Gadaye Ghosha Nasheeni To Hafiza Makhrosh”
This principle alone is the mainstay of peaceful existence
“The recluse beggar you are, O Hafiz make no clamor”
“Bageer Badah-e-Safi, Babang-e-Ching Ba Nosh”
But “If you are inclined to clamor let us begin
“Grasp holy wine, then drink it to the harp’s tune”
Lara Ke Torh De Sang-e-Hawas Se Shisha-e-Hosh
Join the assemblies of the rich, the minister and the king
Smash to pieces conscience’ goblet with greed’s stone
Ke Hai Ye Sirr-e-Nahan Khana-e-Zameer-e-Sarfarosh
However, listen to the message of the Saint of Shiraz also
That this is the secret of the conscience seller’s closet
Cho Qurb O Talabi Dar Safaye Niyyat Kosh”
“Light of effulgence is the king’s brilliant opinion
If you want his closeness try to have clean intention”
Amazing verses and their translation... Allah bless Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal Rehmatullah Aleh.
ReplyDeleteseller's is translated considering sarfarosh while it is sarosh which is persian word meaning angel in second last couplet
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