Date: Mon, 25 Dec 95 12:11:56 EST
From: "Lalit Koul"
Subject: Ghazal !!!!

Here is one of my favorites....written by Rana Sahri and sung by Jagjit
and Chitra Singh.............

Manzil na dey charagh na dey, haunsla to dey,
Tinkay kaa hi sahi, tu magar aasra to dey !

[You may not give me the destination, the light -
but at least give me the courage,
If only the strength of a straw, but at least give me some support !]

Mainay yeh kab kaha ki meray haq mein ho jawaab,
Lekin khamosh kyon hain tu, koi faisla to dey !
Manzil na dey charagh.......................

[Did I ever say that your reply should be in my favor,
But why are you silent, at least give some decision !]

Barson main teray naam pay khaata raha pheraib,
Meray khuda kahan hain tu, apna pata to dey !
Manzil na dey charagh.......................

[In your name, I have been deceived for years,
Oh ! My God, where are you, at least give me your address !]

Beshaq meray naseeb pay rakh apna ikhteyaar,
Lekin meray naseeb mein, kya hai bata to dey !
Manzil na dey charagh.......................

[No doubt, you exercise your full right on my fate,
But at least tell me what is in my fate !]

Manzil na dey charagh na dey, haunsla to dey,
Tinkay kaa hi sahi, tu magar aasra to dey !

- Rana Sahri

Lalit.