{Rest of the lines are Tarana bols, which are meaningless and are chants of the sufi saints}
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Hey, I’ve just had an affair with my darling,
Just had an affair with my darling.Oh, his beautiful face, charming like an idol,I’ve just made a place in the bottom of his heart.I, Khusrau, give my life to Nizamuddin in sacrifice,I’ve just had him call me his most favourite disciple;Don’t care what the neighbourhood girls say,Just had an affair with my darling.
The road to the Well is too much difficult,
When I went to fill the water,In the furor, I broke my pot.Khusrau has given his whole life to you Oh, Nijam.Would you please take care of my veil (or self esteem) ,The road to the well is much too difficult.
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The yellow mustard is blooming in every field,
The koyal chirps from branch to branch,And the maiden tries her make-up,The gardener-girls have brought bouquets.Colourful flowers of all kinds,In hands everyone’s bringing;But Aashiq-rung (the lover) , who had promised to comeTo Nizamuddin’s house in spring,Hasn’t turned up – its been years.The yellow mustard is blooming in every field.
What a glow everywhere I see, Oh mother, what a glow;
In my courtyard;I have found my pir Nizamuddin Aulia.I roamed around the entire world,looking for an ideal beloved;And finally this face has enchanted my heart.The whole world has been opened for me,Never seen a glow like this before.Whenever I see now, he is with me,Oh beloved, please dye me in yourself;Dye me in the colour…