TOH BIN NURI KEE-AN JEEAAN Toh Bin Nuri Kee-an Jeeaan Hun-a Bhar, Hun-a Bhar, Jamuna Kinaarey Aahey Ker, Aahey Ker, Pyo Tho Nihaarey Pyaar Pyo, Pyo Peeaa-rey Toh Bin Nuri Kee-an Jeeaan Mitho Aahey Aawaaz, Tuhinjee Beenaa Budhaan Uthan Thiyoon Ukeeroon, Kee-an Toh Vatt Achaan Tuhinjaa Per-a, Per-a Pakiriyaan Toh Bin Nuri Kee-an Jeeaan Khabar-a Tokhay Sajraan Taree Keen-a Jaaraan Binaa Toh, Binaa Toh Na Byo Ko Sujaaraan Kee-an Tokhay, Tokhay Japiyaan Toh Bin Nuri Kee-an Jeeaan Muhinjaa Rama Shyama Meher-a Mein Nihaar Baajh-a Bayree-a, Nidhar Khay Toon Chaarh Achee Paayaan, Paayaan Deedaar Toh Bin Nuri Kee-an Jeeaan ☼

AWAY FROM THEE, I CANNOT LIVE! From the far bank, from the far bank, From the far bank of the Jamuna, Who doth glance, who doth glance at me? O! He doth pour His love on me: Away from Thee, I cannot live, says Nuri! Sweet is Thy voice, and Thy flute fain I would hear, Within me arise longings for Thee, O! How can I reach Thee? O! How can I embrace Thy feet? Away from Thee, I cannot live, says Nuri! Beloved, Thou knowest well, Swimming, I know not, Apart from Thee, none I know, O! How can I reach Thee? Away from Thee, I cannot live says Nuri! Thou art Ram and Thou art Shyam, Grant me Thy glance of mercy And in Thy boat of grace, seat me, That I be blessed with Thy vision Away from Thee, I cannot live, says Nuri! ☼