Ishq

Ishq Mujhko Nahin, Vehshat Hi Sahi, Meri Vehshat Teri Shohrat Hi Sahi

Katta Keeje Na Taalluk Hamse, Kuch Nahin Hai To Adavat Hi Sahi

Mere Hone Mein Hai Kya Rusvayee, Ae Veh Majlis Nahin Khallat Hi Sahi

Hum Bhi Dushman To Nahin Hain Apne, Gair Ko Tujhse Mohabbat Hi Sahi

Apni Hasti He Se Ho Jo Kutch Ho, Aagahi Gar Nahin Gaflat Hi Sahi

Umr Harchand Ki Hai Barke-Kharam, Dil Ke Khoon Ki Fursat Hi Sahi

Hum Koyee Tarqe-Vafa Karte Hain, Na Sahi Ishq Museebat Hi Sahi

Kuch To De Ae Falke-Na-Insaaf, Aaho Fariyad Ki Rukhsat Hi Sahi

Hum Bhi Tasleem Ki Khoo Dalenge, Benayazi Teri Aadat Hi Sahi

Yaar Se Chedh Chali Jaye 'Asad', Gar Nahin Vasl To Hasrat Hi Sahi

English Translation

(You say) It is not love, it is madness, My madness may be the cause of your fame

Sever not my relationship with you, If nothing then be my enemy

What is the meaning of notoriety in meeting me, If not in public court meet me alone

I am not my own enemy, So what if the stranger is in love with you

Whatever you are, it is due to your own being, If this not known then it is ignorance

Life though fleets like a lightening flash, Yet it is abundant Time to be in love

I do not want debate on the sustenance of love, Be it not love but another dilemma

Give something O biased One, At least the sanction to cry and plea

I will perpetuate the rituals, Even if cruelty be your habit

Teasing and cajoling the beloved cannot leave 'Asad', Even if there is no union and only the desire remains

- Mirza Ghalib