21 February
2020
In the words of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
“Faraib-e-Nazar Hai Sakoon-o-Sabaat
Tarapta Hai Har Zarra-e-Kainat
Theherta Nahin Karwaan-e-Wujood
Ke Har Lehza Hai Taza Shaan-e-Wujood
Samajhta Hai Tu Raaz Hai Zindagi
Faqat Zauq-e-Parwaaz Hai Zindagi”
Roughly translated…
Perpetual stability is a deception of our eyes
For every particle in this world restlessly vibrates with change
The caravan of life does not stop to catch a breath
For in every moment, the journey of existence rejuvenates itself
You may think of this life as a mystery
Whereas life is merely your desires taking flight
Rajib, have you listened to “Chadtha sooraj dheere dheere dhaltha hain dhal jaayega” sung by Aziz Nazan?
Suresh, I am not sure I have heard that rendition but I have heard that song. It was also featured in a Hindi movie long time back, I believe…