fasl-e-gul hai sharaab pii leejiye
zid na keejiye janaab pii leejiye
It is the season of flowers, intoxicate yourself
don't be so persistent, intoxicate yourself.
maikashoN mujh tak ye ghanghor ghatayeN aayiiN
tum pe rahmat hu'ii, taubaa pe balaayeN aayiiN
O imbibers! The heavy-cast clouds burst forth to me
its mercy for you, and misfortune for penitence.
pii leejiye
Intoxicate yourself.
jhuumtii Qiblaa se ghanghor ghataayeN aayiiN haiN
Swaying dark clouds have come from the direction of Mecca.
ab to pii leejiye
At least now intoxicate yourself.
sheikh jii thoRii sii pii lo aaj to
kaun dekhegaa andherii raat hai
O abstinent! Drink a little at least today
the night is dark and no one would see.
muskuraao bahaar ke din haiN
gul khilao bahaar ke din haiN
mai nahiiN to ashq-e-gham hi sahi
pii bhi jaao bahaar ke din haiN
Smile as it is spring.
Let the flowers bloom in the days of spring.
If there is no wine then drink the tears of suffering
drink as these are the days of spring.
jaa ke dil sad baaraa sii lo
kuch der to beKhudii meN jii lo
kyuuN hazrat-e-zaahid hai tahammul itnaa
maiKhane kii Khairaat hai pii lo
Go forth and sew the wounds of heart
live in the state of unconsciousness for some time.
Why so much restraint, O abstinent?
Drink because it is the charity from the tavern.
aage chal kar hisaab honaa hai
is liye be-hisaab pii leejiye
One has to give an account on the day of judgment
so, drink as much as you can.
do-do qatre haiN jaam ke andar
kar ke zer-e-niqaab pii leejiye
Just two drops are in the glass
drink them up under the guise of veil.
jo piye chhup ke vo munaafiq hai
be-takalluf sharaab pii leejiye
One who drinks furtively is a hypocrite
drink without any thoughts.
dil kaa shiisha hai aur Khuluus ki mai
ab to aalii-janaab pii leejiye
Glass is of heart and wine is of faith
now dear sir, drink now at least.
jaavidaanii suruur aayegaa
aasmaanii gulaab pii leejiye
Heavenly intoxication will engulf drink the heavenly wine.
aap aur itnii zid "Adam" saahab
harj kyaa hai sharaab pii leejiye
O "Adam"! Why so much persistence?
What is your problem, intoxicate yourself.
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Overall Meaning:
The song "Fasle Gul Hai" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is an Urdu ghazal that speaks about the beauty of spring and the pleasures that it brings. The beginning of the song encourages the listener to intoxicate themselves in the season of flowers. It tells them not to be persistent, but instead surrender to the beauty of the season. As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on the idea that sometimes, sadness is the only wine that might be available to drink. It suggests that one should drink the tears of suffering if they cannot find any other wine to drink.
Further, the song talks about living in the state of unconsciousness for some time and the importance of drinking because it is the charity from the tavern. The lyrics suggest that one should not be restrained and should drink as much as they want, as there will be an accounting on the day of judgment. Towards the end of the song, it talks about the heavenly intoxication and urges Adam to enjoy the pleasures of drinking.
In essence, the song is about living in the moment and not worrying about what might happen in the future. It suggests that we should enjoy the beauty of life while we can, without being restricted by societal norms or other people's judgments.
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