1/2: Sahal Sahri Nainitali

dekha jo mere nabz ko

kehne laga tabeeb

majnoon maraa tha jise

aazaar hai vahee

feeling my pulse

the doctor told me

that which killed Majnu

your ailment is the same

Sahal Sahri Nainitali

(2)

nabz (1) pulse

tabeeb (2) doctor

aazaar (1) sickness, ailment, hardship

Theme:Loneliness, Solitude & Grief (92)

2/2: Sahal Sahri Nainitali

main lautne ke iraade se

jaa rahaa huun magar

safar safar hai

mera intezaar mat karna

i am leaving with the

intent to return, but

journey is a journey,

don’t wait up for me

Sahal Sahri Nainitali

(2)

intezaar (16) waiting

safar (20) journey, travel

iraade (2) desires, aspirations

Theme:Home, Country & Belonging (23)

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