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Daaru Sasti

Arjan Dhillon

The Future, Vol. 1 · 2020

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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.