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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Meri Tauba

Another one of my all time favorite Qawwalis by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. This is the version found on Sorrows Vol 69 on the OSA label, lyrics by Qateel Shifai. The verses are repeated about half way through; the remixes on that album are shorter and do not repeat the verses. I discovered today that this actually may have been used in a film judging by a clip I found, if anyone knows, please share the information. Thanks!

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

my repentance

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tu Maaf Karega Mere Saare Gunaah

You will forgive all of my sins

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Meri Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tu Maaf Karega Mere Saare Gunaah

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tauba...Tauba...Meri Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Yaara...Tauba...Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mujhe Maloom Hai Mujrim Main, Aur Tu Mera Hakim

I know that I am a sinner and You are my judge

Aur Tu Mera Hakim

Jabhi Tau Aaj Meri Aankh Mein Ashqon Ki Hai Rhim Jhim

this is why my eyes contain showers of teardrops

Ashqon Ki Hai Rim Jhim

Koi Banda Tere Dar Par Jo Aansoo Raul Deta Hai

any person that sheds tears on Your doorstep

Mere Maula Dar-e-Tauba Tu Us Par Khol Deta Hai

my Master, You open the door of repentance for them

Mere Maula Dar-e-Tauba Tu Us Par Khol Deta Hai

Tu Zaroor Sunega Mere Dil Ki Sadaa

You will surely hear the cry of my heart

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Yaara...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Meri Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tere Dar Pe Na Kyun Na Sawaal Karun?

why should I not question (seek enlightenment) on Your doorstep?

Tu Rahim Bhi Hai Tu Karim Bhi Hai

You are merciful and generous

Tu Rahim Bhi Hai Tu Karim Bhi Hai

Main Tau Wast Bhi Hoon, Main Hakir Bhi Hoon

I am lowly and base

Main Tau Wast Bhi Hoon, Main Hakir Bhi Hoon

Tu Buland Bhi Hai, Tu Azeem Bhi Hai

You are exalted and supreme

Tu Buland Bhi Hai, Tu Azeem Bhi Hai

Jo Main Jhel Chuka Woh Bahut Hai Sazaa

that which I have already suffered through is enough of a punishment

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Gham Ka Maara Hoon, Be-Sahara Hoon

I am defeated by sorrow, I am helpless

Hoon Bura Ya Bhala Tumhara Hoon

bad or good, I am Yours

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mere Gunaah Ziada Hai Yaan Teri Rehmat?

what is greater? my sins or Your compassion

Karim Tu Hi Bata De Hisaab Kar Ke Mujhe

Noble one, You do the calculations and let me know

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mujhe Kar De Maaf Apne Rasool-e-Pak Ke Sadke

forgive me (I offer) alms to the True Messenger

Rasool-e-Pak Ke Sadke

Khataayen Bhaksh De Meri Shah-e-Laulaak Ke Sadke

forgive my transgressions (I offer) alms to the King of the universe

Shah-e-Laulaak Ke Sadke

Mere Maalik Duhai Hai Tujhe Aal-e-Payamber Ki

my Master hear the clamour from the disciples of the Messenger

Rihaa Kar De Ghamon Se Karbala Ki Khak Ke Sadke

free me from these sorrows (I offer) alms to the dust of Karbala

Rihaa Kar De Ghamo Se Karbala Ki Khak Ke Sadke

Karbala Ki Khaak Ke Sadke

Andheron Mein Mujhe Tabindagi De De Mere Maula

in the darkness illuminate me, my Master

Naya Mujh Ko Shaur-e-Zindagi De De Mere Maula

give me a new beginning to life, my Master

O Meri Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Meri Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mujhe Maloom Hai Mujrim Main, Aur Tu Mera Hakim

Aur Tu Mera Hakim

Jabhi Tau Aaj Meri Aankh Mein Ashqon Ki Hai Rhim Jhim

Ashqon Ki Hai Rim Jhim

Koi Banda Tere Dar Par Jo Aansoo Raul Deta Hai

Mere Maula Dar-e-Tauba Tu Us Par Khol Deta Hai

Tu Zaroor Sunega Mere Dil Ki Sadaa

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Yaara...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Meri Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Tere Dar Pe Na Kyun Na Sawaal Karun?

Tu Rahim Bhi Hai Tu Karim Bhi Hai

Main Tau Wast Bhi Hoon, Main Hakir Bhi Hoon

Tu Buland Bhi Hai, Tu Azeem Bhi Hai

Jo Main Jhel Chuka Woh Bahut Hai Sazaa

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Gham Ka Maara Hoon, Be-Sahara Hoon

Hoon Bura Ya Bhala Tumhara Hoon

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mere Gunaah Ziada Hai Yaan Teri Rehmat?

Karim Tu Hi Bata Dey Hisaab Kar Ke Mujhe

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Mujhe Kar De Maaf Apne Rasool-e-Pak Ke Sadke

Rasool-e-Pak Ke Sadke

Khataayen Bhaksh De Meri Shah-e-Laulaak Ke Sadke

Shah-e-Laulaak Ke Sadke

Mere Maalik Duhai Hai Tujhe Aal-e-Payamber Ki

Rihaa Kar De Ghamon Se Karbala Ki Khak Ke Sadke

Rihaa Kar De Ghamo Se Karbala Ki Khak Ke Sadke

Karbala Ki Khaak Ke Sadke

Andheron Mein Mujhe Tabindagi De De Mere Maula

Naya Mujh Ko Shaur-e-Zindagi De De Mere Maula

O Meri Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Tauba...Meri Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba

Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Meri Tauba, Tauba....

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Na Tau Butkade Ki Talab Mujhe

I've been meaning to post a playlist of my favorite (traditional) Sufi Qawwalis but I fear that project is even more difficult than my extensive Filmi Qawwali playlist. Na Tau Butkade Ki Talab Mujhe is one of many favorites by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the music is credited to his father, Ustad Fateh Ali Khan. I was finally able to hear the original on youtube though the audio quality is poor: part 1, part 2, part 3.

I hear a mention of Zahid in the verses so I'm assuming that part of the lyrics are by a poet of that name. I've heard that name in other Kalams as well but am unfamiliar with the person. I think I may have heard that name in a few Pankaj Udhas Ghazals but it's been a while so I'm not sure. Perhaps he is a contemporary poet like S M Sadiq... If anyone knows, please share.

The Wadali Brothers' Ve Sone Deya Kangana Sauda Ikko Jeha, a qawwali rich with bits of many different Sufi Kalams includes the Punjabi verses from this qawwali so I'm wondering who the original writer of that bit is. I'm guessing it may be Baba Bulleh Shah...

Filmi Qawwalis Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq and Na Tau Caravan Ki Talash Hai from the soundtrack to Barsat Ki Rat were inspired by this qawwali, I remember reading that they were adapted with Ustad Fateh Ali Khan's permission. I've also read that Nigaah-e-Naaz Ke Maaron Ka Haal Kya Hoga from the same film was also inspired by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan (by his qawwali, Saher Qareeb Hai Taaron Ka Haal Kya Hoga).

Last but not least, I finally figured out why I love Na Kisi Ka Dil Mujhe Chahiye from Naqab so much. I believe it may have been heavily inspired by this qawwali as well.

The word but (rhymes with put) means idol, it can also be taken to mean one's beloved as people are prone to idolize the ones they love. Butkada therefore can be an idol's home (temple) but it can also mean the beloved's home.

Raaz-daaron Se Bach Ke Chalta Hoon
I avoid my friends (keepers of mutual secrets)

Gham-ghusaaron Se Bach Ke Chalta Hoon
I avoid those who would comfort me

Mujh Ko Dhoka Diya Sahaaron Ne,
I have been deceived by companions (those who would support me)

Ab Sahaaron Se Bach Ke Chalta Hoon
I now avoid companions

Shab-e-Gham Ki Saher Nahin Hoti
There is no dawn for an evening of sorrow

Ho Bhi, Tau Mere Ghar Nahin Hoti
Even if there is, it does not appear in my home

Zindagi Tu Hi Mukhtasar Ho Ja
Life, you should come to an end

Shab-e-Gham Mukhtasar Nahin Hoti
(since) this evening of sorrow does not have an end

Main Ne Masoom Bahaaron Mein Tumhein Dekha Hai
I have seen you in the innocent (blooms of) spring

Main Ne Poornoor Sitaaron Mein Tumhein Dekha Hai
I have seen you in the beautiful stars

Mere Mehboob Teri Pardanasheenin Ki Kasam,
My love, I swear by your veil

Main Ne Ashqon Ki Qataaron Mein Tumhein Dekha Hai
I have seen you in teardrops

But Bhi Eis Mein Rehte Thay
Idols used to live in it

Dil Yaar Ka Bhi Kashana Tha
My beloved's heart was also an abode

Ek Taraf Kaabe Ke Jalwe
In one direction were the wonders of Kaaba

Ek Taraf Butkhana Tha
In the other direction was my beloved's home

Na Tau Butkade Ki Talab Mujhe
I do not seek my beloved's home

Na Haram Ke Dar Ki Talash Hai
Nor do I search for the door of Kaaba

Jahan Loot Gaya Hai Sukhoon-e-Dil

Ussi Rahaguzar Ki Talash Hai
I search for that path where the peace of my heart was stolen

Tu Haram Mein Jis Ko Hai Dhoondtha

Mujhe Woh Butkada Mein Woh Mil Gaya
I found that which you seek in the Mosque in my beloved's home

Tujhe Kya Malaal Hai Zahida?
Why are you vexed Zahid?

Yeh Nazar Nazar Ki Talash Hai
This search is different eye to eye

Mujhe Sab Qubool Falak Magar
I accept my fate however

Gham-e-Dost Mujh Se Talab Na Kar
Do not seek out my friend in sorrow (beloved) in me

Isse Kaise Dil Se Judah Karoon?
How will I separate him/her from my heart?

Mere Umar Bhar Ki Talash Hai
It was my lifelong search.

Aye Qhabib Chod Yun Hi Mujhe
O friend leave me like this

Main Mareez-e-Ishq Hoon La-Dawa
I am incurably afflicted with love

Main Mareez-e-Ishq, Ishq Ishq...

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq
this is love/passion

Ishq Ki Chhot Ka Kuch Dil Pe Asar Ho Tau Sahi
The wound of love should have some effect on the heart

Dard Kam Ho Ya Ziada Ho Magar Ho Tau Sahi
Whether pain is lessened or increased, it (pain) should exist

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Majnu Nazar Aati Hai, Laila Nazar Aata Hai
I see Majnu (feminine), I see Laila (masculine)

Vaishat Mein Har Ek Naqsha Ulta Nazar Aata Hai Dekho
In my madness I see every map upside down/reversed

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Wadi-e-Najad Se Pher Kar Jo Hawa Aati Hai

Qais Ke Rone Ki Ab Tak Yeh Sadaa Aati Hai Dekho
Even now the beckoning cry of Qais (Majnu) is borne on the wind that blows through the valley of Najad

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Kaabe Bhi Gaye Hum, Na Gaya Par Buton Ka Ishq
I have visited Kaaba however I did not lose my love for my beloved

Eis Rog Ki Khuda Ka Bhi Ghar Mein Dawa Nahin
There is no cure for this illness even in the house of God.

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Kafir-e-Ishq Huye, Hamd-o-Sana Bhool Gaye

I've become an infidel (because) of love, I've forgotten the praise of God

Naam-e-But Yaad Raha Naam-e-Khudah Bhool Gaye Dekho
I remember my beloved's name, I've forgotten God's name

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Naaz-o-Andaz Se Kehte Hai Ke Jeena Hoga
With pride and style, she says that I must live

Zehar Dete Hai Tau Kehte Hai Ke Peena Hoga

She gives me poison and says I must drink it

Jab Main Peeta Hoon Tau Kehte Hai Ke Marta Bhi Nahin
When I drink, she complains that I don't die

Jab Main Marta Hoon Tau Kehte Hai Ke Jeena Hoga Dekho
When I die, she says I must live

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Ishq De Mahak Mein Gaya Main Ek Din
I visited Love one day.

Aageyo Ishq Ne Meri Badhiyai Thaglai
Love robbed me of my greatness

Main Gaya Si Ishq Tho Daadh Laine
I had gone to appeal to Love

Aageyo Ishq Ne Meri Dhanai Thaglai
But Love robbed me of wisdom

Eis Ishq Ne Bade Bade Thaglai, Karu Baadshah Di Baadshahi Thaglai
Love has robbed many a great person, robbed kings of their kingdoms

Thain Ki Thageya Aashiq Zaara? Eis Ishq Ne Khuda Di Khudai Thaglai
What have you robbed, lover? Love has robbed God's divinity

Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq

Aye Qhabib Chod Yun Hi Mujhe

Main Mareez-e-Ishq Hoon La-Dawa

Mujhe Jis Ne Dard-e-Adaa Kiya Us Chaarahgar Ki Talash Hai
I search for the healer that presented me with this pain

Na Tau Butkade Ki Talab Mujhe

Na Haram Ke Dar Ki Talash Hai

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula, one of the most famous qawwalies out there written by Amir Khusrao, made even more famous by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Satinder Sartaaj used this poem as inspiration for his song "Mann" on the album Mehfil-e-Sartaaj: Ibadat. There is another live version on an album called Mehfil-e-Sartaaj believed to be a bootleg CD, there are additional verses on that live version that are not written here. Not sure of a verse near the end, corrections are welcome.

Album: Mehfil-e-Sartaaj: Ibadat
Singer: Satinder Sartaaj
Lyrics: Satinder Sartaaj

Rakhi Hai Meri Laaj Tu Ne

O Rakhi Hai Meri Laaj Tu Ne Har Maqaam Par

Yun Hi Karam Rahe Mere Maula Ghulaam Par

Awwal Hamd Khudai Nu Yaad Kariye

Phadiye Lakh Vaari Mooho Bismillah

O Thay Pak Satar Waful Wahi

Ke Jis De Naam Hazaar Thay Ek Allah

O Us De Doston Jaan Qurbaan Karriye

Jis Da Naam Hai Nabi Hi Rasool Allah

Us De Yaar Vichaar Par Haq Jaano

Oh Mukh Bal Zikr Karo Mooho Allah Allah

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Mere Maula Ne Apne Mangteya Nu Jo Kuch Dita Ae, Vakh-o-vakh Dita

Oodhi Vand Nu Samjhana Bara Muskhil, Kithe Lakh Dita, Kithe Kakh Dita

Oh Bhariya Dil Si Deta Mohabbatan Da Mainu Lakh Da Vi Sava Lakh Dita

Bada Chah Si Shaunk'ch Sijdeya Da

Khaure Kithe Kithe Matha Rakh Dita

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Bhavein Mooho Na Kahiye Par Vich-o-vichi Khoye Tussi Vi Ho, Khoye Assi Vi Aan

Ae Umeed Hai Zindagi Mil Jayegi Moye Tussi Vi Ho, Moye Assi Vi Aan

O Eis Ishq De Hathon Barbaad Yaaron Hoye Tussi Vi Ho, Hoye Assi Vi Aan

Laali Akhian Di Pei Das Di Ae

Laali Akhian Di Pei Das Di Ae Roye Tussi Vi Ho, Roye Assi Vi Aan

Man Kunto Maula

Maula Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Chalo Ek Vaar Marr Ke Vekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

Kisse Nu Pyar Kar Ke Dekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

O Assi Kande kharote Hi Kyon Darde Thay Chakde Haan

Assi Kande kharote Hi Kyon Darde Thay Chade Haan

Chalo Doob Ke Yaan Tarr Ke Vekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Khoma Diyan Khoma Tussi Totay Totay Keetiya Ne

Banda Banda Totay Totay Hunda Thay Karai Jao

Tidh Bharo Apne, Thay Inna De Hai Lodh Kadhi

Bhookiyan Nu Lamiyan Kahaaniyan Sunai Jao

Khai Jao, Khai Jao, Ped Kivein Kholna Ae

Vich-o-vichi Khai Jao, Utho Raula Pai Jao

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Umaran De Main Dukh Sahere, Kyun Na Peevan Daru?

Ae Sukhan De Ne Sunehe, Ae Dukhan Di Maaru.

Hosh'ch Re Ke Main Kee Karna, Har Banda Dukh De Ve,

Behoshi Vich Reh Ke Banda Koi Taan Kam Savarun

Man Kunto Maula

Tang Dilli Nu Jadon Da Door Keeta

Je Main Khush Nahi Haan Thay Hairaan Vi Nahi

Mala Pherna Tasbeen Da Virdh Karna

Je Koi Nafaa Nahi Ae Thay Nuksaan Vi Nahi

O Manna Murti Kabbe De Vich Jaana Ram Apna Ghair Rehman Vi Nahi

Jadon Khayal Aaunda Oodhi Bandagi Da Rehnda Hindu Nahin Musulman Vi Nahi

O Khudah Mera Main Khudai Oodhi,

Oodhi Yaad Bina Hor Koi Dhyan Vi Nahi

Oy Damand Peeve Sharaab Thay Karre Sijda

Damand Peeve Sharaab Thay Karre Sijda

Raazi Rab Hai, Gussay Shaitan Vi Nahi

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Main Poocheya Murshid Kolon Aini Gal Samjhade

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Aina Sarke Pa De

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Shad Da Dovein Gallan

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Bhul Ja Dovein Gallan

Ki Sufne Thay Pee Le Saqi Pyaas Sukhna Thay Pyare (????)

Man Kunto Maula

Maula Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Dhadkhan Dillan Di Karre Sangeet Paida

Har Ek Geet Koi Ishq Da Geet Hove

Unna Sufian Rindan'ch Farq Ki Ae

Marna Yaar Lei Jinna Di Reet Hove

Jaide Sakhne Hon Imaan Valon Oho Dil Hi Thidakde Dol De Ne

Jaide Hon Pyar'ch Moye Banday

Har Ek Shae'chon Zindagi Tol De Ne

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Nasha Satta Sharaab'anch Nahi Hunda Jinna Nasha Mehboob Di Akh Da Ae

Oothay Boote Anogoori De Ugg Painde

Oothay Boote Anogoori De Ugg Painde, Jithe Kadam Mehboob Ja Rak Da Ae

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula