Even when told, a maiden’s heart doesn’t listen to it,
I have hidden one thing,
I’ve forbidden to reveal it,
I’ve trusted my heart,
But it cheated me..
Oh, the maiden’s heart is pitiable,
What would it do?
It is not like you,
Hence, it revealed the truth..
Oh east, Apart from you,
Do I’ve any other dawn
In this world, oh dear life?
(Though I might say to not reveal, is there any other option for me, just like the east is for dawn, I’m for you)
The east lightens up with the rays of Sun,
But you’re the soul of the Sun,
Even after knowing everything,
Even after understanding me,
I told it hundred times to stay quiet..
Oh lady, your heart,
Took the bribe,
I gave to it,
To reveal the truth..
You imprisoned with your eyes,
You acted as if you are escaping,
I crumbled everyday, oh tender one!
I walked like the river,
I crossed over the dams,
To mingle at last into the sea..
Even after knowing everything,
Even after understanding me,
I told it hundred times to stay quiet..
(The destiny of a river is the sea, yet, it enjoys the period of being the river, without bothering about losing itself to the sea and it also rushes ahead crossing over all barriers.. Similarly, I’m coming to you)
You pick a flower,
Drop it in water,
It would come to float, oh young lady!
It is the beauty of poetry to not reveal things directly. Yet, there are few poetry which is better explained so people wouldn’t miss the beauty of it.. Hence I took the liberty to add the explanations in between.. Hope you enjoyed this translation. Do let me know in the comments.
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