Wherefore doth Aurangzeb his throne and crown adorn?
For death will assail, and lay waste the both of them.
His evil name only will remain behind in the world;
Knowing, as he doth, whether he as Kasra, or as Hujaj acteth.
O’erwhelmed in grief, I know not of festival or feast,
Though the whole people of Dilhi make gladness and joy.
All the water went to the eyes, and the heart’s fire blazed out-
Alas, how can any one, in such a state of mind as this exist!
They turn pale when they lay finger upon my pulse;
Then, by what means, can the physicians, my disorder cure?
Separation lacerateth my heart in the same manner,
As the falcon rendeth the partridge and the quail.
When two friends may be separated by a distant land,
How desirous God maketh them of a mere salutation!
My tears are produced through the emotions of the heart,
Like as fire expelleth the moisture from the roasting meat.
Alas, every arrow that is discharged from fatality’s bow,
Destiny maketh poor Khushal’s heart the butt of!
(Khoshal Khan Khattak)
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