
Daaru Sasti
Arjan Dhillon
The Future, Vol. 1 · 2020
Ho kise daa vee naee Chandigarh
Chandigarh, this planned city, is not the exclusive possession of any one person.
Naa teraa hai naa meraa ae
This bustling urban center belongs neither solely to you nor to me.
Bhadar ne parjaiyaa varge
The customs and ways here are as cunning and intricate as a 'parjai' (a sister-in-law or distant relative by marriage), an idiom implying someone who is clever or not entirely straightforward.
Vich flataan deraa ae
In the meantime, we have established our living quarters and a strong presence within these urban apartments.
Dharaa kadh de sehraan ho jegee
You will eventually transform into a sophisticated city woman, adept at establishing clear limits.
Jattaa dee vairaan hojeegee
As a result, you could find yourself in opposition to or an opponent of the Jatt community, a dominant agricultural and landowning group in Punjab known for its strong cultural identity.
Je too kidre aagee kamliyee
My dear 'kamliyee' (a playful or affectionate term for a 'crazy girl' in Punjabi), if you ever step into our particular sphere.
Kiran to keraan hojegee
You will shift from being a soft beam of light to becoming a powerful and tempestuous entity.
Ho sadkaa dee lehar kadhondee aa
We generate considerable excitement and commotion on the urban thoroughfares.
Mundeer jee baalee mastee aa
The young populace is entirely absorbed in spirited festivity and thrill.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
First and foremost, your astonishing beauty is truly boundless, charming girl; 'nakhro' refers to an appealing and often confident young woman.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Moreover, to elevate the overall mood, alcoholic drinks are quite economically priced here.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
Initially, your captivating good looks are absolutely limitless, my beautiful 'nakhro', a term for a graceful and spirited young woman.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Additionally, to uplift the ambiance, alcoholic spirits are offered at an exceptionally low price point.
O hikk te ladd de ath anu griyarah nee
We openly display our pride and audacity, as if wearing literal badges of honor on our chests.
Jithe disaan baahar liaa cars nee
Our presence is easily detectable wherever those luxury, foreign-made automobiles are visible.
Vellee maarde firde maaraa nee
The 'vellees' (often implying powerful, impactful individuals or even local 'gangsters') are moving around, creating notable impressions and making progress.
O laun naa peche wine paunde
They steer clear of trivial disagreements; instead, they opt to gracefully savor their wine.
Peche vee after nau paunde
Any significant rivalries or confrontations are only tackled and resolved post-nine o'clock in the evening.
Moonroof kholke side launde
They effortlessly slide open their vehicle's moonroof and park it discreetly by the roadside.
Haaye nee kachaa naa taa yaar he lainde aa
Oh, it is exclusively my closest friends who refer to me by my intimate 'kachaa naa', or informal childhood name.
Nee mainu Arjan Arjan kehnde aa
Everyone else, however, invariably addresses me solely by the name
Kachaa naa taa yaar he lainde aa
Truly, merely my authentic friends employ my familiar, informal given name.
Nee mainu Arjan Arjan kehnde aa
While all others routinely call me by the name
O juttiaa aale chobar piche
Following after the stylish young men adorned in traditional Punjabi 'juttis' (ornately embroidered leather footwear).
Heel naaraa dee ghasdee aa
The heels of beautiful women's footwear are quite literally eroding due to constant movement and pursuit.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
To begin with, your exquisite attractiveness is completely boundless, my captivating lady.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Moreover, the alcoholic spirits available locally are remarkably economical, further enhancing the appeal.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
Initially, your captivating charm is absolutely boundless, dear 'nakhro' (a spirited and self-assured young woman).
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
In addition, the alcoholic drinks offered in this vicinity are remarkably budget-friendly.
O billo chitte paaye hunde nee
Oh 'billo' (a term of endearment for a beautiful girl), we are typically attired in immaculate white clothing.
Jado judan jattaa de munde nee
This is particularly evident whenever the young Jatt men convene.
Thanyaa de khadkan kunde nee
The very latches on the doors of police stations rattle, a metaphor signifying that our formidable presence instills apprehension even in the authorities.
Aath cars uttoo tilke nee
Our high-end vehicles smoothly glide along, executing an unhindered departure.
Ture jor naa dabkaa milke nee
We advance with a unified display of dominance and considerable sway.
Jedaa aadeyaa rakhdiyee chhilke nee
Any individual who ventures to obstruct us will be utterly overcome or dismantled.
O lishkan asle de patt billo
Oh, my dear 'billo', the burnished metal of our weaponry gleams intensely.
Nee saanu att vee ankhe att billo
Dear 'billo', even those who are deemed 'extreme' or 'ultimate' attest to our being truly exceptional, or 'att' in Punjabi slang.
Lishkan asle de patt billo
Darling, the lustrous portions of our firearms shimmer with a brilliant intensity.
Nee saanu att vee ankhe att billo
Pretty girl, even those regarded as the most audacious perceive our deeds as extraordinarily 'att,' or beyond the norm.
Mitraan daa kinnaa maan taan
The immense degree of reverence and prestige that my close associates command.
Pind jaa jaa jantaa dasdee aa
People travel from village to village, recounting stories of our widespread renown.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
Primarily, your breathtaking allure is truly boundless, charming girl.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Furthermore, the local alcoholic drinks are quite inexpensive.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
To commence, your striking visual appeal is completely without limit, my dear 'nakhro' (a graceful and self-assured young woman).
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Additionally, to augment the overall ambiance, liquor is procurable at a highly economical rate in this area.
Ho khaate kaade khoo ne balliyee
Oh, lovely girl, our financial records resemble inexhaustible reserves of prosperity.
Jatt jannat dee joon balliyee
My dear girl, the Jatt community is experiencing an existence that feels utterly celestial.
Tere shehar dee rooh ne balliyee
Gorgeous girl, we have genuinely evolved into the dynamic spirit and fundamental character of your city.
O kado modaa painaa ruttaa nu
When will a crucial juncture arrive, marking a significant alteration in the prevailing circumstances, or the 'seasons' of existence?
Nee maavaan deekaan puttaa nu
Mothers are patiently anticipating their sons' homecoming.
Nee jive chunniaa deekaan guttaa nu
Just as 'chunnis' (traditional headscarves) elegantly await adorning intricately braided hair ('guttas').
Jive naaraa nu pekaa nee
Much like married women yearn to visit their 'peka,' or maternal home, which is traditionally a place of comfort and personal liberty after marriage.
Kallaa lain aunde aa thekaa nee
We arrive independently to acquire the entire stock of alcoholic beverages from the store.
Jive naaraa nu pekaa nee
Analogous to how married women strongly wish to revisit their parental abode.
Kallaa lain aunde aa thekaa nee
We often arrive unaccompanied to procure the entirety of the liquor store's inventory.
Challe Paris de fashion ne
Even though fashion trends originating from Paris may be currently in vogue and widely favored.
Aadtaa dee choodee kastee aa
We, nevertheless, adhere firmly to our deeply established and unique customs.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
Primarily, your breathtaking charm truly possesses no limitations, enchanting lady.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
And moreover, the local alcoholic drinks are fairly affordable.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
To commence, your striking visual appeal is completely without limit, my dear 'nakhro' (a graceful and self-assured young woman).
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Furthermore, to augment the overall ambiance, liquor is procurable at a highly economical rate in this area.
Ik taa husan see hadd nee nakhro
Above all, your magnificent beauty is genuinely boundless, captivating girl.
Uttoo daaroo sastee aa
Additionally, the alcoholic drinks offered in this locale are notably budget-friendly.