Sufism is the spiritual and mystical sect that sprang from Islam. The musical tradition of Sufism mainly through Qawalli's is quite rich and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is one of the leading figures in this tradition. He sang many wonderful Sufism infused songs. One song written by Naaz Khiaalvi "Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho' captures the gist of Sufism in the most sublime way. This song is like a critical indictment or to put in milder terms a complain to God about the puzzles surrounding Him.
The song starts with these lines.
Kabhi Yahaan Tumhein Dhonda, Kabhi Wahaan Pohncha
Tumhari Deed Ki Khaatir Kahan Kahan Pohcha
Ghareeb Mit Ga’ay, Pamaal Ho Gaye Laikin
Kisi Talak Na Tera Aaj Tak Nishaan Pohncha
Tumhari Deed Ki Khaatir Kahan Kahan Pohcha
Ghareeb Mit Ga’ay, Pamaal Ho Gaye Laikin
Kisi Talak Na Tera Aaj Tak Nishaan Pohncha
Ho Bhi Nahi Aur Her Jaa Ho
Ho Bhi Nahi Aur Her Ja Ho
Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho
Ho Bhi Nahi Aur Her Ja Ho
Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho
Her Zarray Mein Kiss Shaan Say Tu Jalwa Numa Hai
Hairaan Hai Magar Aqal K Kaisay Hai To Kia Hai
Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho
Hairaan Hai Magar Aqal K Kaisay Hai To Kia Hai
Tum Ek Gorakh Dhanda Ho
Sometimes I looked for you here, and some times there
To have your sight I’ve been ruined and I’ve everywhere
The dear ones vanished, but No one got a lead to you
You are not, yet you are at every place,
You are a puzzle
With what splendour you can be seen in every speck
But the mind is puzzled what you look like and what you are
You are a puzzle.
To have your sight I’ve been ruined and I’ve everywhere
The dear ones vanished, but No one got a lead to you
You are not, yet you are at every place,
You are a puzzle
With what splendour you can be seen in every speck
But the mind is puzzled what you look like and what you are
You are a puzzle.
This is quite a long song.
Rest of the song's translation can be found here.
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