Dhoondo Gae by Abida Parveen

Transliteration:

Dhoondo Ge Agar Mulkon Mulkon
Milne Ke Nahin Nayaab Hain Hum
Tabeer Hai Jiski Hasrat-0-Gham
Aye Humnafaso Woh Khwaab Hain Hum

Aye Dard Bata Kuch Tu Hi Pata
Ab Tak Yeh Mu’ammya Hal Na Hua
Hum Mein Hain Dil-E-Betaab Nihan
Yah Aap Dil-E-Betaab Hain Hum

Main Hairat-O-Hasrat Ka Maara
Khamosh Khada Hoon Sahil Par
Dariya-E-Mohabbat Kehta Hai
“Aa Kuch Bhi Nahin Payaab Hain Hum”

Lakhon Hi Musafir Chalte Hain
Manzil pohunchte Hain Do Ik
Aye Ahl-E-Zamana Qadr Karo
Nayaab Na Hon Kamyaab Hain Hum

Murghan-E-Qafas Ko Phoolon Ne
Aye Shaad Ye Kahla Bheja Hai
Aa Jao Jo Tum Ko Aana Ho
Aise Mein Abhi Shadaab Hain Hum

Translation:

Even if you search from nation to nation,
You will be at loss, for I am rare.
With the destiny to handle grief and sorrow,
Dear friends, I am the embodiment of that dream.

O Pain! Help me understand,
This mystery that has not been solved yet?
Whether a restless heart is embedded within me,
Or am I the restless heart itself?

I, starstruck by wonder and desire,
stand quietly at the river bank.
The river of love says,
"Come, fear not, for I am shallow and fordable!"

Millions of travellers tread their journey, but
only a few reach their destination.
O people of my time, let me be,
I am elusive, if not rare.

The flowers, to the birds in captivity,
O SHAAD, have sent this message,
"Come to me, if you wish
For I am transcendent in this present moment!"

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