HUMAN BIRTH

Maanush Cholo Milyo Tokhay
Kareen Dil Mein Toon Deedaar
Andar Andar Vich Dil Mandar
Ajeeban Jo Athay-ee Israar

Byaa Kam-a Toh Kayaa Kedaa
Kaman Jo Kam Visaariyo Toh
Ghiree Dil Jey Andar Pyaaraa
Paarn-a Dey Keen-a Nihaariyo Toh

Vinyaa-uee Vajh Sono Anjali
Varee Byo Vajh Kadahein Milando
Maanik Janam Aahey Durlabh
Vari So Bakht Kadahein Khulando


You have received this human birth
That you may behold in your heart
Within you is the sacred shrine
The Truth is told, Alone Thou Art!

Alas! You did so many things,
The work of works you forgot
You did not gaze at yourself:
Nor did you enter your own heart

This chance you have missed once again:
When will you get it once more?
When will you be fortunate:
To stand before the open door!
You have received this human birth

Stand up! This is the time
Wake up! To the morning sun
Stand up! The sacred shrine
Wake up! It’s within you
Stand up! Wake up!
Realise! Realise! This is the time