Ishq Mujhko Nahin, Vehshat Hi Sahi
Meri Vehshat Teri Shohrat Hi Sahi
Katta Keeje Na Taalluk Hamse
Kutch Nahin Hai To Adavat Hi Sahi
Mere Hone Mein Hai Kya Rusvayee
Ae Veh Majlis Nahin Khallat Hi Sahi
Hum Bhi Dushman To Nahin Hain Apne
Gair Ko Tujhse Mohabbat Hi Sahi
Apni Hasti He Se Ho Jo Kutch Ho
Aagahi Gar Nahin Gaflat Hi Sahi
Umr Harchand Ki Hai Barke-Kharam
Dil Ke Khoon Ki Fursat Hi Sahi
Hum Koyee Tarqe-Vafa Karte Hain
Na Sahi Ishq Museebat Hi Sahi
Kutch To De Ae Falke-Na-Insaaf
Aaho Fariyad Ki Rukhsat Hi Sahi
Hum Bhi Tasleem Ki Khoo Dalenge
Benayazi Teri Aadat Hi Sahi
Yaar Se Chedh Chali Jaye 'Asad'
Gar Nahin Vasl To Hasrat Hi Sahi
English Translation
(You say) It is not love, it is madness
My madness may be the cause of your fame
Sever not my relationship with you
If nothing then be my enemy
What is the meaning of notoriety in meeting me
If not in public court meet me alone
I am not my own enemy
So what if the stranger is in love with you
Whatever you are, it is due to your own being
If this not known then it is ignorance
Life though fleets like a lightening flash
Yet it is abundant Time to be in love
I do not want debate on the sustenance of love
Be it not love but another dilemma
Give something O biased One
At least the sanction to cry and plea
I will perpetuate the rituals
Even if cruelty be your habit
Teasing and cajoling the beloved cannot leave 'Asad'
Even if there is no union and only the desire remains
Notes
Translation by Rajender Krishan
Leave a guest comment (subject to review)
Comments
1 - 5 of 5
-
Great
It helps me feel a little less insane and more in touch with the rest of us helpless lovers. -
nice work
Can be greater with a little more flow and rhyming. -
-
Ghalib's words were heartfelt, and they went right in to the depth of emotions. How wonderfully he shows us the desperation of a lover, who is thirsty for a response from the one he loves, regardless of whether the response is positive of rngative. In his unique voice, Ghalib explains without explaining, proves without proving, and as they say these days "shows, without telling". One can read and re-read his verses, to discover, and rediscover!
-
Beatiful. Superlative writing.
Superb. Work of a genius. It is difficult to read these poems and not be touched by them. Strong, emotive and very powerful. May the tide of emotions always rise in the hearts and minds of poets. -
Great
"(You say) It is not love, it is madness
My madness may be the cause of your fame
Sever not my relationship with you
If nothing then be my enemy "
it is as deep n wonderful as any other poem of the Great Ghalib.
Adding your comment:
1 - 5 of 5
