Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Ma - With English Translation

Mout Ki Aagosh Mein Jb Tak So Jati Hy MAA,

Tu Kahin Ja K Thora Sa Sakun Paati Hy MAA,

 

As long as Mother falls asleep in the embrace of death,

She finds a little peace somewhere else, oh Mother.

 

Rooh K Rishton Ki Ye Gehrai Tu Dekhye,

Chot Lagti Hai Hume Or Chilati Hy MAA,

 

Look at the depth of the relationships of the soul,

We get hurt and scream, oh Mother.

 

Mangti Hy Kuch Nahe Apny Liye Allah Sy,

Apnay Bacho K Liye Daman Ko Phelati Hai MAA,

 

She doesn't ask for anything for herself from Allah,

But she spreads her lap for her children, oh Mother.

 

Pyar Kehtay Hen Kise Or Mamta Kya Cheez Hai,

Koi Un Bachon Se Puche Jin Ke Guzar Jati Hai MAA,

 

People talk about love, but what is motherhood?

Ask those children whose mother has passed away, oh Mother.

 

Chahe Hm Khushion Me MAA Ko Bhool Jaen Dosto,

Jb Musibat Sar Pe Aati Hai Tu Yaad Aati Hai MAA…!

 

Even if we forget Mother in times of happiness, friends,

When trouble comes, we remember Mother!

 

Fikr Main Bachoon Ki Kuch Is Terha Ghul Jati Hai Maa

In the worries of her children, Mother gets lost in this way.

 

Nojawaan Hotay Huwe Boodhi Nazar Aati Hai Maa

As her children grow old, Mother appears to age.

 

Rooh Ke Rishtay Ki Yeah Gehrayean To Daikheye

Look at the depths of the relationships of the soul,

 

Choot Lagti Hai Humaray Aur Chillati Hai Maa

We get hurt and scream, oh Mother.

 

Oadthi Hai Hasrathoan Ka Khud To Bosida Kafan

Wrapped in her own shroud, she buries her desires,

 

Chahatoan Ka Payrahan Bachoan Ko Pehnathi Hai Maa

And dresses her children in the clothes of her own wishes.

 

Ek Ek Hasrath Ko Apne Azm Wo Istekhal Se Anso’oan Se

She buries each desire with her own determination and tears,

 

Ghusl De Ker Khud Hi Dhafna Thi Hai Maa

Washes herself and buries it alone, oh Mother.

 

Bhuka Rehne Hi Nahi Dethi Yateemon Ko Khabhi

She never lets the orphans stay hungry,

 

Jane Kiskis Se Kahan Se Mang Kar Lati Hai Maa

Who knows from whom and where she begs, oh Mother.

 

Haddiyoon Ka Ras Pila Kar Apnay Dil Ke Chain Ko

Drinking the marrow from her bones to calm her heart,

 

Kitnee Hi Ratoon Mai Khali Pait Soo Jati Hai Maa

Many a night, she sleeps on an empty stomach, oh Mother.

 

Jane Kitne Barf Si Ratoon Me Aysa Bhi Hua

How many times on snowy nights, it has happened like this,

 

Bacha To Chaati Pe Hai Gelay Main Soo Jati Hai Maa

The child is sleeping on her wet chest, oh Mother.

 

Jab Khilone Ko Machalta Hai Koie Ghurbat Ka Phool

When poverty's flower flutters a toy,

 

Aansoon Ke Saaz Par Bachay Ko Behlati Hai Maa

(Mother soothes her child to the tune of tears)

 

Fiker Ke Shamshaan Me Aakhir Chitaoon Ki Terha

(Like a piece of cloth, she burns in the cremation of her worries)

 

Jaisai Sookhi Lakdeyaan, Is Terha Jal Jati Hai Maa

(Like dry twigs, she burns in the same way)

 

Bhook Se Majboor Ho Kar Mahmaan Kai Samne

(Compelled by hunger, she feels ashamed in front of guests)

 

Mangtea Bachche Jab Roti To Sharmati Hai Maa

(When her hungry child asks for food, she feels embarrassed)

 

Zindigi Ki Siskiyaan Sun Kar Hoos Ai Shahar Se

(Listening to the sighs of life, she cries out in despair)

 

Bhookai Bachchoon Ki Giza Apna Kafan Lati Hai Maa

(She brings food for her hungry children as if bringing her own shroud)

 

Muflisi Bache Ki Zid Par Jab Utha Leti Hai Haath

(When she raises her hand against the stubbornness of a poor child)

 

Jaisea Ho Mujrim Koi Is Tarha Sharmati Hai Maa

(She feels embarrassed as if she were a criminal)

 

Apnay Aanchal Se Gulabi Aansuoon Ko Poonch Kar

(Wiping her pink tears with her own veil)

 

Dair Tak Gurbat Pe Apne Ashk Barsati Hai Maa

(She sheds her tears of poverty for a long time)

 

Samne Bachoon Ke Khush Rahti Hai Har Ik Haal Main

(She remains happy in front of her children in every situation)

 

Raat Ko Chup Chup Ke Laikin Ashk Bersati Hai Maa

(She secretly sheds tears at night)

 

Kab Zarurat Ho Meri Bachay Ko Itna Sooch Kar

(She thinks about her children's needs)

 

Jaagti Rehti Hain Aankhain Aur Soo Jati Hai Maa

(Her eyes remain open while she falls asleep)

 

Pehlay Bachoon Ko Khilati Hai Sukoon-o-Chain Se

(She feeds her children with peace and comfort first)

 

Baad Mai Jo Kuch Bacha Ho Shouk Se Khati Hai Maa

(Then she eats whatever is left with eagerness)

 

Mangti Hi Kuch Nahi ApnaeaLeye ALLAH Se

(She asks nothing for herself from Allah)

 

Apnea Bachoon Ke Leye Daman Ko Phailati Hai Maa

(She spreads her lap for her children)

 

De Ek Bimaar Bachche Ko Duain Aur Dwa

(She gives prayers and medicine to a sick child)

 

Sarhanea Hi Rakh Kai Sar Kadmoon Pa So Jati Hai Maa

(She sleeps with her head on the feet of her child)

 

Jane Anjane Me Hojaye Jo Bachoan Se Khusoor

(If she accidentally makes a mistake with her children)

 

Ek Anjaani Sazaa Ke Dar Se Tharrathi Hai Maa

(She trembles with fear of an unknown punishment)

 

Gar Javan Baiti Ho Ghar Main Aur Koie Rishta Na Ho

(If a young daughter is at home with no relationship)

 

Ek Naye Ehsas Ki Suli Pe Chard Jati Hai Maa

(She climbs the scaffold of a new feeling)

 

Har Eebadat Har Mohabbat Mai Nihan Hai Ek Gharaz

(There is a hidden intention in every worship and love)


Be-Gharaz, Be-Lous, Har Khidmat Ko Kar Jati Hai Maa

(Mother serves every need without any expectations)

 

Apne Bachoan Ki Bahaar-e-zindagi Ke Waste

(For the sake of the blossoming lives of her children)

 

Ansooan Ke Phool Har Mausam Me Barsati Hai Maa

(Mother sheds tears like flowers in every season)

 

Zindigi Bhar Beenti Hai Khaar Rahe Zeest Se

(Mother's life is spent weaving thorns into flowers)

 

Jate Jate Naimate Firdos De Jati Hai Maa

(As she departs, she bestows the blessings of paradise)

 

Bazuwoon Me Khinch Ke Aajayegi Jaise Kayenat

(She embraces her child like the whole universe)

 

Apnai Bachay Ke Leye Bahoon Ko Phailati Hai Maa

(She spreads her arms for her children)

 

Ek Ek Hamle Se Bachche Ko Bahanai Kai Liya

(She protects each child from every attack)

 

Dhall Banti Hai Khabhi Talwar Baan Jati Hai Maa

(She turns a sword into a shield)

 

Zindagani Ke Safar Me Gardishoon Ki Dhoop Mai

(In the journey of life, under the scorching sun)

 

Jab Koie Saya Nahi Milta To Yaad Aati Hai Maa

(When there is no shade, she comes to mind)

 

Pyar Kehtai Hain Kise Aur Mamta Kya Cheez Hai

(They say what is love compared to a mother's affection)

 

Koie Un Bachoon Sai Poocheye Jin Ki Mar Jati Hai Maa

(Ask those children who lose their mother)

 

Pehle Dil Ko Saaf Kar Ke Khoob Apnai Khoon Se

(First, purify your heart and then with your own blood)

 

Dharkanoo Pa Kalma-e-tawheed Likh Jati Hai Maa

(she writes the declaration of faith on your heartbeat)

 

Safha-e-Hasti Pe Likhti Hai Usool-e-Zindagi

(She writes the principles of life on the page of existence)

 

Is Liye Ek Maktab-e-Islam Kehlati Hai Maa

(That's why she's called a school of Islam)

 

Us Nayi Duniya Ko Diye Masoom Rahber Is Leye

(She gave the innocent leader to the new world)

 

Azmatoon Me Sani-e-Quran Kehlati Hai Maa

(She is known as the teacher of the Quran to the students)

 

Ghar Se Jab Pardes JaTa Hai Koie Noor-e-Nazar

(When a loved one leaves home for a foreign land)

 

Haath Main Qur’an Le Kar Dar Pe Aajati Hai Maa

(Mother comes to the door with Quran in her hand)

 

De Ke Bachay Ko Zamanat Main Raza-e-Pak Ki

(Giving her child in the custody of the pure essence)

 

Peechay Peechay Sar Jhookaye Door Tak Jaati Hai Maa

(She follows behind, bowing her head until the distance)

 

Kanpti Aawaz Sai Khaiti Hai “Baita Alwida”

(She trembles as she says, "Goodbye, my child.")

 

Samne Jab Tak Rahe Haatoon Ko Lehrati Hai Maa

(She waves her hands until they are out of sight)

 

Ris Ne Lagta Hai Poranai Zakhm Se Taza Lahoo

(A fresh wound feels like an old wound)


Hasratoon Ki Bolti Tasveer Ban Jati Hai Maa

A mother's words become a speaking picture of memories

 

Jab Parayshani Me Ghir Jate Hain Hum Pardes Me

When we are surrounded by worries in a foreign land

 

Aanso Ko Poanch Ne Khwaboo Me Aajati Hai Maa

Mother comes to wipe away our tears in our dreams

 

Lout Kai Wapas Safar Se Jab Bhi Ghar Aate Hain Hum

Whenever we return home from our travels

 

Daal Kar Bahain Gale Main Sar Ko Sehlati Hai Maa

Mother embraces us and soothes our heads

 

Aisa Lagta Hai Kai Jaise Aagea Firdoos Me

It feels as if we are in paradise

 

Bhinch Kar Bahoon Main Jab Seenai Se Liptati Hai Maa

When mother hugs us and rests her head on our chest

 

Dair Ho Jati He Ghar Aane Main Aksar Jab Hamain

Often when we are delayed in coming home

 

Rait Per Machli Ho Jaisay Aisay Ghabrati Hai Maa

Mother gets anxious like a fish out of water

 

Marte Dam Bacha Na Aapaya Agar Pardes Se

If we die far from home

 

Apni Donoo Putliyaan Chokhat Pe Rakh Jati Hai Maa

Mother places our two dolls on the doorstep

 

Baad Mar Janaea Ke Phir Baite Ki Khidmat Ke Leye

After passing away, to serve her children once more

 

Bhes Beti Ka Badal Kar Ghar Main Aajati Hai Maa

Mother returns home by taking the form of her daughter

 

Hum Blaaoo Main Kahin Ghirtea Hain To Be Iktiyaar

Helpless, we may get lost in the waves

 

Khair Ho Bachche Ki Kah Kai Dar Pa Aa Jati Hai Maa

But as soon as we call out for our mother, she comes to our rescue

 

Door Ho Jata Hai Jab Aankhoon Se Godi Ka Lal

When the redness of our eyes fades away

 

Dil Ko Hathoon Se Pakar Kai Ghar Ko Aa Jati Hai Maa

Mother holds our hearts and brings us home

 

Doosrea Hi Din Se Rahti Hai Khatoon Ki Muntazir

The lady waits for her loved ones from the very next day

 

Dar Pa Aahat Ho Hwa Se Bhi To Aa Jati Hai Maa

She rushes to the door even if it's just the wind

 

Chahe Hum Khushyoun Me Maa Ko Bhool Jayen Doasto

Even if we forget our mother in happy times, my friend

 

Jab Musibat Sar Pe Aati Hai Tho Yaad Aati Hai Maa

When troubles come, we remember our mother

 

Door Ho Jati Hai Sari Omr Ki Us Dum Thakan

At that moment, all the tiredness of our life disappears

 

Biyah Kar Betay Ka Jab Ghar Bahu Lati Hai Maa

When a daughter-in-law brings her son's bride home

 

Cheen Lati Hai Wohi Aksar Sukoon-e-zindagi

The same mother often takes away the peace of our lives

 

Pyar Se Dhulhan Bana Kar Jis Ko Ghar Lati Hai Maa

As she lovingly makes the bride a part of the family

 

Phair Laaatea Hai Nazar Jis Waqt Baita Aur Bahu

As our gaze turns towards our son and daughter-in-law


Ajnabi Apne Hi Ghar Hai Baan Jati Hai Maa

Even in one's own home, one can feel like a stranger, Mother.

 

Hamne Ye Bhi Tho Nahi Soachan Alaag Hone Ke Baad

After leaving, we didn't even think about what we had left behind, Mother.

 

Jab Diya Hi Khuch Nahi Ham Ne Tho Kya Khati Hai Maa

When we gave nothing, what must you have felt, Mother?

 

Zabt Tho Dakho Ke Itni Berukhi Ke Baujood

Despite her anger, she still prays for us, Mother.

 

Bd Dua Deti Hai Hargis Aur Na Pashtati Hai Maa

She gives us blessings, without any hesitation, Mother.

 

Allah Allah Bhool Kar Ek Sitam Ko Raat Din

Day and night, she comforts our grieving hearts, Mother.

 

Pooti Poote Se Shakista Dil Ko Behlati Hai Maa

She calms our restless hearts, Mother.

 

Baita Kitna Hi Bora Ho Par Parosan Kai Hozoor

No matter how bad a son may be, he is still in front of his mother, Mother.

 

Rook Kar Jazbaat Ko Baitai Kai Gun Gati Hai Maa

She listens patiently to our emotions, and helps us move on, Mother.

 

Shadiyaan Kar Kar Kai Bachche Ja Basai Pardes Mai

Children get married and settle in foreign lands, Mother.

 

Dil Khatoon Se Aur Tasveeron Se Bahlati Hai Maa

She finds solace in memories and photos, Mother.

 

Apne Sinai Par Rakhai Hai Kainatai Zindigi

She holds the universe in her embrace, Mother.

 

Ye Zamin Is Wastai Ae Dost Kahlati Hai Maa

She calls this earth a waste, dear friend, Mother.

 

Saal Bhar Me Ya Khabhi Hafte Me Jumeraat Ko

Every year, or sometimes on Thursday nights, Mother.

 

Zindagi Bhar Ka Sila Ek Fateha Pati Hai Maa

She offers a Fateha for the rest of our lives, Mother.

 

Gumraahi Ki Gard Jam Jai Na Merai Chand Par

May the garden of misguidance not grow on my moon, Mother.

 

Barishe Imaan Main Yoon Roz Nehlati Hai Maa

In the rain of faith, she soothes me every day, Mother.

 

Apne Pehlu Me Lita Kar Roz Totea Ki Tarha

She cradles me in her arms every day, like a parrot, Mother.

 

Eik Barah Panch Chouda Ham Ko Ratwati Hai Maa

She teaches us the value of 1, 12, 5, 14



Shayar / Writer: Raza Sirsvi

Khateeb / Reciter: Raza Sirsvi


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