Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa
Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa
Turiyaa turiyaa jaa tuu dila vich vagaNaa laa
Ika vala paindaa chakale te sau sau vall pe kha
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Uth Fariidaa sutiyaa tuu jhaaduu de Maseet
Tuu Sutaa Rabb jaagadaa terii DaaDe naala preet Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Je tuu Akala latiif ae kaale likh naa lekh
Apane girebaaM me sira niivaa karake Vekh
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
"Farid ji tells us to stop saying bad of others.
Rather, look into your own collar and correct your own vices."
Uth Fariidaa sutiyaa tuu duniyaa Vekhan jaa
Je koii mil pe bakashiyaa te tuu vi bakashiyaa jaa
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Fariidaa aisaa ho namaa jiive kakha fakiira
PairaaM heTha lataa.Diye kadii naa chhaDe pariita
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Vekh Fariidaa jothiyaaM shakar hoii vish
Saai baajo apane eh gall kaheye kis
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
"See, Fareed, what has happened: sugar has become poison.
Without my Lord, who can I tell of my sorrow?"
Fariidaa khaaka naa nidiye khaako jetha naa koii
JudiyaaM de pairaa thale moyaa upara hoye
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
"Farid, do not defame dirt, nothing as like dirt.
While living under the feet, on dying it is above."
Rotii merii kaath dii laavan merii bhukh
Je main khaadiyaa chaupdiyaa ghane sehange dukh
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Rukhi Suki khaa ke thaDaa paanii pii
Vekha paraaii chaupdii naa tarasaaiiye jii
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Birahaa-Birahaa aakhiye birahaa tuu sulataan
Jis tana birahaa naa upaje O tan jaan mashaan
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Kothe mamdap maamdiyaam aive naa laaiye chit
Mitii upar paii jado koii naa hosii mit
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
Kaale memde kapade kaalaa mendaa vesh
Gunahi bhari main fira lok kehan Darvesh
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
"Fareed, my clothes are black, and my outfit is black.
I wander around full of sins, and yet people call me a holy man."
Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa...
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of the song "Turia Turia Ja" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan can be interpreted in several ways, but at its core, it revolves around themes of self-reflection, self-improvement, and the pitfalls of judging others.
In the first verse, the repetition of "Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa Fariidaa Turiyaa Turiyaa Jaa" suggests a sense of urgency and encouragement to move forward. The following lines, "Turiyaa turiyaa jaa tuu dila vich vagaNaa laa, Ika vala paindaa chakale te sau sau vall pe kha," can be understood as a reminder to examine one's own heart and actions before criticizing others. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal growth.
The second verse highlights the idea that true spirituality lies not in external rituals but in genuine love and devotion to the divine. The lines "Uth Fariidaa sutiyaa tuu jhaaduu de Maseet, Tuu Sutaa Rabb jaagadaa terii DaaDe naala preet" imply that waking up to true spirituality requires cleansing oneself from external distractions and forming a deep bond with God through pure affection.
The third verse continues the theme of self-reflection, urging the listener to refrain from judging and defaming others. The lines "Je tuu Akala latiif ae kaale likh naa lekh, Apane girebaaM me sira niivaa karake Vekh" encourage introspection and a redirection of focus towards one's own faults and shortcomings. By looking within oneself, one can better understand and address their own vices.
The final verse touches on the importance of forgiveness and empathy. It suggests that instead of seeking revenge or holding grudges, one should see the world with compassionate eyes. The lines "Uth Fariidaa sutiyaa tuu duniyaa Vekhan jaa, Je koii mil pe bakashiyaa te tuu vi bakashiyaa jaa" remind us that forgiving others leads to our own liberation and inner peace.
Overall, "Turia Turia Ja" serves as a spiritual reminder to look inward, refrain from judgment, and cultivate a compassionate and forgiving mindset. It encourages self-improvement and growth on a personal and spiritual level, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with oneself and the divine.
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