Parwana Aur Jugnoo
THE MOTH AND THE FIREFLY
Parwana
THE MOTH
Parwane Ki Manzil Se Bohat Door Hai Jugnu
Kyun Atish-e-Besouz Pe Magroor Hai Jugnu
The firefly is so far removed from the status of the moth!
Why is it so proud of a fire that cannot burn?
Jugnu
THE FIREFLY
Allah Ka Sou Sukar Ke Parwana Nahin Main
Daryooza Gar-e-Atish-e-Begana Nahin Main
God be thanked a hundred times, That I am not a moth–
That I am no beggar of alien fire!
THE MOTH AND THE FIREFLY
Parwana
THE MOTH
Parwane Ki Manzil Se Bohat Door Hai Jugnu
Kyun Atish-e-Besouz Pe Magroor Hai Jugnu
The firefly is so far removed from the status of the moth!
Why is it so proud of a fire that cannot burn?
Jugnu
THE FIREFLY
Allah Ka Sou Sukar Ke Parwana Nahin Main
Daryooza Gar-e-Atish-e-Begana Nahin Main
God be thanked a hundred times, That I am not a moth–
That I am no beggar of alien fire!
Impressive poetry...
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