Heer

Jogiyan De Kannan Wich

Adorning the ears of wandering ascetics known as Jogis,

Kach Diyan Mundraan

are simple, brittle glass earrings.

Mundraan Nishaniyan Fakeer Diyan

These earrings signify a life of renunciation and mystic devotion.

Palle Paa Gayiyaan Fakeeri Akhaan Heer Diyan

The legendary gaze of Heer has cast a spiritual trance upon me.

Saanu De Gayiyaan Fakeeri Akhaan Heer Diyan

Her captivating eyes have transformed me into a seeker of divine truth.

Jadon Hasdi Tu

When your laughter rings out,

Phullan Nu Taraili Aundi

the surrounding flora sparkles with a fresh coat of morning dew.

Teri Wekh Ke Rawani

Upon witnessing your graceful, fluid movements,

Maut Seham Jaandi

even the cold specter of death pauses in sheer awe.

Kaala Gajra Dangg Chalawe

Your dark floral bracelet strikes with the venomous precision of a cobra,

Maithon Roop Na Jhaleya Jaawe

making your radiant beauty impossible for me to endure.

Karan Siftaan Ki

How could I ever articulate a fitting tribute

Teri Tasveer Diyan

to the intricate beauty captured in your visage?

Teri Deed De Aaye Mere

My eyes have traveled a great distance

Mere Do Nain Ni

just to catch a single glimpse of you.

Bas Tainu Takki Jaawan

They beg to remain fixed upon your form;

Mainu Eho Kehan Ni

that is their only constant, longing prayer.

Tu Milain Je Niyazaan Wanda Peer Diyan

Should we unite, I would gladly distribute sacred offerings as a holy vow.

Tere Naina Di Sharaab Cho Main Jaam Bhar Laan

I yearn to consume the intoxicating essence found within your eyes.

Bhawein Wekh Na Sabar Ni Main Ghutt Bhar Laan

Even without patience, I will drink deep from that spiritual nectar.

Tu Ghund Ch Nain Lakoye Ho Gaye

You’ve shielded your gaze behind a veil,

Chann Badlaan De Ole Ho Gaye

just as the moon slips away behind shifting clouds.

Akhaan Neeliyaan Ne Dilaan Nu Cheer Diyan

Those deep blue eyes possess a power that pierces straight through the soul;

Fakeeri Akhaan Heer Diyan

they carry the same mystic enchantment as the eyes of Heer.