Mai ne main kinon aakhaan - Lyrics and Translation of Shah Hussain Poem

Shah Hussain, a revered poet of the 16th century, is known for his poignant verses that encapsulate the anguish of separation. His poetry delves deep into the human experience of longing and heartache, particularly in the context of love and spiritual connection.

In this poignant poem, Shah Hussain cries out, "O mother, who should I tell this pain of separation?" These words convey a profound sense of despair and helplessness, as the poet grapples with the overwhelming agony caused by separation from a beloved.  In this poem, Shah Hussain goes beyond expressing his pain of separation and delves deeper into his emotional state. He articulates the profound sense of isolation that accompanies his suffering, lamenting that there is no one who can truly comprehend the depth of his agony. This realization adds another layer to his anguish.

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ਇਸ਼ਕ ਦੀ ਭਾਹ ਹੱਡਾਂ ਦਾ ਬਾਲਣ,
ਆਸ਼ਕ ਬਹਿ ਸਕੇਂਦੇ ਹੂ ।
ਘੱਤ ਕੇ ਜਾਨ ਜਿਗਰ ਵਿਚ ਆਰਾ,
ਵੇਖ ਕਬਾਬ ਤਲੇਂਦੇ ਹੂ ।
ਸਰਗਰਦਾਂ ਫਿਰਨ ਹਰ ਵੇਲੇ,
ਖ਼ੂਨ ਜਿਗਰ ਦਾ ਪੀਂਦੇ ਹੂ ।
ਹੋਏ ਹਜ਼ਾਰਾਂ ਆਸ਼ਕ ਬਾਹੂ,
ਇਸ਼ਕ ਨਸੀਬ ਕਹੀਂਦੇ ਹੂ ।