Maavan Dheeyan

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Come, dear daughter, let a mother and child share some intimate wisdom.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Let us sit and discuss the journey ahead as you prepare for your new life.

Teri Izzat Karda Laana Ni Tu Ghar Begaane Jaana Ae

Our entire lineage respects you, and soon you will transition into your husband's home.

Pair Nu Boch-Boch Dhariye

Walk with grace and caution in your new environment, as you represent us there.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Listen closely, for these are the lessons of a mother to her departing daughter.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Let’s cherish this time before your departure.

Aukhi Jhallni Doori Ve Mere Layi

The physical separation from you will be an immense struggle for me.

Dhann Maavan De Jere Bai

A mother’s heart must be forged in iron to endure the act of ‘Vidaai’ (giving away a daughter).

Kole Beh Ke Kha Lai Tu

Sit by my side and share this meal one last time.

Ah Lai Kutti Choori Tere Layi

I have prepared ‘Choori’—a traditional sweet bread mixture—with all my love for you.

Likhti Karman Vich Tarakki

Your destiny is inscribed with growth and prosperity.

Dhiye Tu Saade Layi Lucky

You have always been the source of great fortune in our family.

Likhti Karman Vich Tarakki

May success follow you in every endeavor.

Dhiye Tu Saade Layi Lucky

You remain our beloved and auspicious daughter.

Rabb Da Dhanvaad Kariye

Let us offer our deepest gratitude to the Almighty.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Let us continue our conversation as you ready yourself for the new path.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

These final words are for your heart to hold.

Baabul Desan Da Raja

Your father is a man of great nobility and stature.

Veer Duniya Da Mohri

Your brother stands as a confident leader in the world.

Jiddan Ethe Bhaag Laaye Tu

Just as your presence brought immense blessings to this house,

Odaan Hi Lag Jaan Sauhre

I pray you bring that same abundance of joy to your in-laws.

Devi Sass Nu Darja Maa Da

Treat your mother-in-law with the same reverence you accord to me.

Sauhre Ghar Vich Mildi Chhaan Da

She will become the protective shade for your new life.

Devi Sass Nu Darja Maa Da

Honor her position to keep harmony in your home.

Sauhre Ghar Vich Mildi Chhaan Da

Her presence is meant to shelter you.

Ni Sun Lai Laadliye Pariye

Listen to these words, my cherished little fairy.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Let us talk, for your guidance is my prayer.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Cherish the memory of these final moments together.

Sikheya Jo Peke Ghar Ton

Take all the values you learned in your parental home,

Rakh Layin Sada Khaane Paa Ke

and carry them within your heart as your foundation.

Khich Lai Kathiyan Di Photo

Let us capture a portrait of us together.

Rakh Layin Kude Phone Te Laa Ke

Keep it on your phone so we are never truly apart.

Odhe Khush Hoju Teri Ammi

My heart will be brimming with joy on that day,

Jiddhe Tere Vi Dhi Jammi

when you experience the miracle of giving birth to a daughter of your own.

Odhe Khush Hoju Teri Ammi

I look forward to that blessed day.

Jiddhe Tere Vi Dhi Jammi

When the cycle continues through you.

Ni Sukhna Sukh Lai Main Adiye

I have prayed specifically for your future, my strong-willed child.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Come, let us talk as you stand on the threshold of your life.

Aa Ni Putt Maavan Dheeyan Kujh Gallan Kariye

Remember these words forever.