Charaagh-E-Chisth Shah-E-Auliya Ghareeb Nawaaz
Bahaar-E-Anjum-E-Musfata Ghareeb Nawaaz
Suno Suno Mere Haajat Rawa Ghareeb Nawaz
Mein Day Raha Hoon Sada Per Sada Ghareeb Nawaz
Khawaja-E-Khawajgan Haami-E-Bekasa
Iljita Sun Lo Shah-E-Umam K Liyeah
Kerdo Kerdo Karam Murshid-E-Mohtaram Tum Ko Bhaija Gaya Hai Karam K Liyeah
Kerdo Kerdo Karam Mere Khuwaja Piya
Ger Tum Na Karo Gay To Karam Kaun Karay Ga
Jhooli Meri Tumhare Siwa Kaun Bharay Ga
Mere Khuwaja Piya Kerdo Kerdo Karam...
Tera Karam Nahi To Qayamat Hai Zindagi
Tera Karam Ho Jab To Salaamt Hai Zindagi
//Kerdo Kerdo Karam Mere Khuwaja Piya
Kerdo Kerdo Karam Murshid E Mohtaram
Tum Ko Bhaija Gaya Hai Karam K Liyeah
Hai Tumhari Talab Haasil-E-Bandagi
Is Say Barh Ker Nahi Hai Ibadat Koi
Mere Sajday Hein Ey Khuwaja Hind-Al-Wali
Bus Tumhare He Naqsh-E-Qadam K Liyeah
Noor-E-Shah-E-Najaf Mere Khuwaja Piya
Tere Chaukhat Pay Waliyon Nai Sajda Kia
Khaaliq-E-Dojahaan Say Yeah Rutba Mila
Tere Darbaar Faiz-O-Karam K Liyeah
Shah-E-Ajmer Mera Masiha (Messiah) Hai Tu
Dard Mandoon Ke Dukh Ka Madawa Hai Tu
Teri Nisbat Ka Daman Rahay Haath Mein
Bus Dawa Hai Yeah He Ranj-O-Gham K Liyeah
Kamraan? Hath Hai Sayyad-E-Mehrbaan
Hai Tera Kaam Khuwaja Khata Poshiyan
Laaj Rakhna Fana Ki Moeen-E-Jahaan
Hashr Mein Taajdaar-E-Haram K Liyeah
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of Khwaja E Khwajgan, a qawwali by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, pay homage to Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, a revered Sufi saint of the Chishti order. The opening verse hails him as the "Charaagh-E-Chisth Shah-E-Auliya Ghareeb Nawaaz," meaning that Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti is the "lamp of Chishti order" and the "king of saints," who is a benefactor to the poor. The following verses implore him to listen to the supplications of the devotees who are seeking his help in fulfilling their wishes and uplifting their lives. The chorus repeatedly urges Khwaja to bestow his blessings and mercy upon the devotees, emphasizing the need for his compassionate intervention in their lives.
The song also acknowledges the status of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti as the leader and protector of the destitute and marginalized people. The lyrics describe him as the "Khawaja-E-Khawajgan Haami-E-Bekasa," meaning the "master of masters" who looks after the downtrodden. The song emphasizes that Khwaja's grace is essential for leading a peaceful and prosperous life, and his mercy is akin to a lifeline, without which, one's life is doomed to destruction.
Overall, Khwaja E Khwajgan is an ode to Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti's legacy of compassion, kindness, and service to humanity. The song expresses the devotees' gratitude and devotion to him while highlighting his significance in their lives.
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