Padi namaaz te niyaz na sikheya
Terian kis kam padhiyan namaazan
Ilm padheya te amal na kita
Terian kis kam kitiyan waazan
Na ghar ditha na ghar waala ditha
Terian kis kam dittiyan niyaazan
Bulleh Shah pata tadd lagsi
Jadon chidi phasi hath baazan
Ik din maahi de ghar jaana
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
Je tun aan sajan ghar pauna
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
Aas da rangla charkha daa lai
Nek aamlan da tand koi paa lai
Eho tand tere kam aauna
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
Prem de rang vich chola rang lai
Pyar maahi da rabb kolon mang lai
Tera farz e daaj banauna
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
Saahwan ton tasbi da kam lai
Naam sajjan da inj har dam lai
Ethe mud mud ke nahi aauna
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
Kise saheli da larh phad lai
Yaar manaune da gur koi phad lai
Eh vela hath nahi aauna
Ni jinde koi chajj sikh lai
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Ik Din Mahi De Ghar Jana" explores the idea of spiritual devotion and the importance of living a righteous life. The opening lines criticize those who perform religious rituals without truly understanding their meaning. It questions the purpose of reciting prayers and offering sacrifices if they are not accompanied by genuine knowledge and actions. The lyrics suggest that true devotion goes beyond mere outward displays and requires a deeper understanding of faith.
The song also emphasizes the importance of seeking spiritual guidance from a beloved, symbolized as a sajan (lover). It suggests that one should learn from this beloved in order to find their true home, meaning a state of spiritual enlightenment. The lyrics mention the image of a chajj (a small hut or resting place) which serves as a metaphorical representation of attaining peace and fulfillment through the teachings of the beloved.
Furthermore, the lyrics discuss the concept of surrendering oneself to love. It suggests that one should immerse themselves in the colors of love and seek the blessings of the divine. The song encourages listeners to make love their duty and seek the blessings and guidance of the beloved.
Overall, "Ik Din Mahi De Ghar Jana" conveys the message that true devotion and enlightenment come from understanding, genuine actions, and surrendering oneself to love and spirituality.
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