Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
Us Deen Duni De Shah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Lord of all things visible and invisible
Wasdi Hardam Mann Mere Vich, Soorat Yaar Pyare Di
Apne Shah Nu Ap Rajawan, Hajat Nai Pasaray Di Kahe Husain Faqeer Numanha, Theewan Khaak Daware Di
The image of the precious beloved lives constantly within my soul
I can please my love alone, I need no display
Says Hussain the worthless faqir, I am the dust on your doorstep
Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
Us Deen Duni De Shah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Lord of all things visible and invisible
Qazi Mullah Matti Dainde
Kharay Siyyane Rah Dasende
Ishq Kee Lagay Rah De Nal
Judges and clerics are full of advice,
The righteous and wise show you the path,
But love itself needs no guidance
Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Nadiyon Paar Ranjhan Da Thana
Keetay Qol Zaroori Jana
Mintaan Karran Mallah De Nal
Ranjha's dwelling is across the stream,
Having given my word, I must go
I will beseech the boatman
Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
Us Deen Duni De Shah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Lord of all things visible and invisible
Sajan Bin Raatan Hoian Waddiyan
Ranjha Jogi Mein Jogiani
Kamli Kar Kar Saddyan
Sajan Bin Raatan Hoian Waddiyan
Mein Han Ayani Nooh Kee Jana
Birhon Tanawan Gaddiyan
Without my beloved the nights are long,
Ranjha is a saint and I am his follower
He has driven me senseless
Kahe Husain Faqeer Sayein Da
Darr Te Cholian Addiyan Mein
Uss Deen Duni De Shah De Nal
I am a novice, what do I know of committed love?
The separation pulls at my sinews
Says Hussain, Gods faqir, I spread my robe before you
Lord of all things visible and invisible
Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Kahe Husain Faqeer Numanrha
Sache Sahib Nu Mein Jana
Aurhak Kam Allah De Nal
Says Hussain, the worthless faqir,
I know the true Lord
In the end I will meet my Creator
Man Atkeya Beparwah De Nal
Us Deen Duni De Shah De Nal
My soul is entangled with the indifferent one
Lord of all things visible and invisible
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Overall Meaning:
The song "Man Atkeya Béparwah Dé Naal" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan talks about a deep spiritual connection between soul and God. The song describes the struggle of a devotee, Hussain, who feels entangled with their beloved “indifferent one,” who represents a spiritual entity that might refuse or neglect the devotee's pleas. Hussain’s devotion to this entity is compared to that of a lover, where the beloved is always present in his soul, and he doesn't require any display of love. The lyrics blend Sufi poetry with Punjabi folk and express Hussain's love and his journey in search of enlightenment.
The song also mentions the guidance given by judges, clerics, and the righteous, but portrays that love needs no guidance. The verses further describe Ranjha's dwelling that lurks across a stream, and the singer's readiness to beseech the boatman, representing the courage to cross the obstacle that lies between him and his destination. The final verses talk about Hussain's lack of knowledge of committed love, which is overshadowed by the pain of separation.
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