English translation of Sahir Ludhyanwi nazm: Paunch kar ashq apni Ankhon sey.

English translation of :Sahir Ludhyanwi Nazm

पोंछ कर अश्क़ अपनी आँखों से
Wipe out the tears from the eyes

मुस्कुराओ तो कोई बात बने

Smile then it helps something

सर झुकाने से कुछ नहीं होगा  
Nothing will change bowing head

सर उठाओ तो कोई बात बने |
Raising head then it helps something

ज़िंदगी भीख में नहीं मिलती
Life does not pick up in alms

ज़िंदगी बढ़ के छीनी जती है
It is grabbed in an attempt

अपना हक़ संगदिल ज़माने से
Your right from the stony world

छीन पाओ तो कोई बात बने |
could you capture then it helps

रंग और नस्ल, जात और मज़हब
Colour & caste, breed & creed

जो भी हो आदमी से कमतर है
Whatever be, it is petty than human

इस हक़ीक़त को तुम भी मेरी तरह
Could you perceive this truth like me?

मान जाओ तो कोई बात बने |
It helps something if you accept
नफ़रतों के जहान में हमको
We in the world of hatred

प्यार की बस्तियाँ बसानी है
Have to build up township of love

दूर रहना कोई कमाल नहीं
It is not precious to be far away

पास आओ तो कोई बात बने |

Come nearer then it would be helpful.

                             English Translation: By N.U.KHAN