Jind Kalli

O Mere Rath Vich Vagan Channaba

O, the Chenab River flows metaphorically within my chariot of life,

Paake Khaabaan Diyaan Juraabaan

as I walk in shoes woven from fragments of my wildest dreams.

Te Main Labhda Phirda Ittar

And I keep wandering in search of a heavenly fragrance,

Jidaan Jugnu Vich Gulaabaan

like a firefly flickering amidst the petals of a rose.

Ni Main Shehar Begaane Takkan

I observe these foreign cities with a sense of detachment,

Mainu Dissan Moortaan Lakkhaan

where I see millions of faces, yet none are familiar.

Rangaan Naal Paundiyaan Kikli

They spin in a colorful ‘Kikli’ dance,

Eh Roshan Roshan Akhaan

with those bright, vibrant eyes reflecting false light.

Sohne Dil Sohne Shehar

Though the hearts and cities seem beautiful,

Saade Baddalaan ‘Ch Pair

my feet remain planted in the clouds of uncertainty.

Sone Rang Di Dopehar Chhalleya

In this golden-hued afternoon, O lonely wanderer,

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli Phire Ambaraan Nu Malli

my soul wanders solitary, claiming the vast, empty heavens,

Jitthe Turiyaan Hawaawaan Othe Naal Udd Challi

drifting wherever the aimless winds carry me.

Thoda Chupp Kar Jaiye Dil Khol Na Vikhaiye

Let’s remain silent and keep our innermost feelings guarded,

Tainu Sone Sone Chehreyaan Ne La Leya Ae Galli

for these attractive faces have only lured you into dark, narrow alleys.

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli, Ho Jind Kalli Ve Kalli

This solitary soul, oh, continues to drift alone.

Beha Kiddhare Dor Banake

Find a place to settle and form a lasting bond,

Banjar Vich Kyun Kattda Phaake

why suffer through these famines of the soul in this desolate wasteland?

Tur Ja Ghar Nu Mann Samjhake

Convince your restless heart and simply go back home,

Loki Kehnde Mud Mud Aake

for people repeatedly return to ask the same questions.

Kare Rabb Ton Sawaal

You persistently challenge the Creator,

Tere Koi Vi Nahi Naal

failing to realize you are truly alone in this journey.

Kade Vekh Tere Haal Jhalleya

For once, gaze upon your own pathetic state, you fool.

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli Phire Ambaraan Nu Malli

My solitary soul claims the vast, lonely skies,

Jitthe Turiyaan Hawaawaan Othe Naal Udd Challi

following the winds wherever they vanish.

Thoda Chupp Kar Jaiye Dil Khol Na Vikhaiye

Stay quiet; exposing your heart here brings no peace,

Tainu Sone Sone Chehreyaan Ne La Leya Ae Galli

these captivating masks have misled you into a maze.

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli, Ho Jind Kalli Ve Kalli

This solitary soul remains wandering, ever alone.

Mittiyaan Turiyaan Bharke Parataan

Heaps of dust move about in earthly 'Parataan' (trays),

Mittiyaan Hassdiyaan Paake Baataan

while the dust itself laughs, spinning tales of illusion.

Khaak Ne Khaak Da Sehra Laaya

Dust has crowned itself with a veil of dust,

Khaak Nu Mehndi Naal Sajaaya

decorating the transient earth with henna.

Khaak Saarh Koi Rondeya Aaya

Someone arrived weeping, burning their existence into mere ash.

‘Raj’ Khaak Di Kaisi Maaya

O ‘Raj’, what a bizarre and cruel illusion this dust creates.

Mere Vich Nee Pret, Mainu Aakhda Harek

Everyone labels me a spirit, claiming there’s a ghost within,

Saare Rabb De Ne Bhes Chhalleya

but these are all merely disguises of the Divine, O restless wanderer.

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli Phire Ambaraan Nu Malli

This soul drifts solitary, claiming only the infinite sky,

Jitthe Turiyaan Hawaawaan Othe Naal Udd Challi

carried away by the fleeting winds.

Thoda Chupp Kar Jaiye Dil Khol Na Vikhaiye

Silence is the only truth; do not reveal your heart,

Tainu Sone Sone Chehreyaan Ne La Leya Ae Galli

as beautiful faces lead you astray.

Jind Kalli Ve Kalli, Ho Jind Kalli Ve Kalli

My soul is wandering, entirely alone.

Changa Ae Mere Te Rabb ‘Ch Parda

It is best that a veil remains between me and the Divine,

Main Nahi Chakkda

I choose not to lift it.

Zaroori Nahi Ke Sab Jaanna

It is not essential to uncover every hidden mystery,

Haje Bhatkan Hi Changi Ae

for now, this endless wandering is all the peace I deserve.