I Feel It Is You, A Urdu Ghazal By Jaan Nisar Akhtar In English Translation Poem by Ravi Kopra
I Feel It Is You, A Urdu Ghazal By Jaan Nisar Akhtar In English Translation
When I hear the soft footsteps, I feel it is you
When I see a shadow moving like a wave, I feel it is you
When gently touching a tree branch in the garden
it shyly shows its softness, I feel it is you
When a wisp of sandalwood scented breeze
touches my face, I feel it is you
When I see the shining sheet of moving stars
in the still lake, I feel it is you
When through the night a ray of light
silently sleeps with me, I feel it is you
saaya koī lahrā.e to lagtā hai ki tum ho
jab shāḳh koī haath lagāte hī chaman meñ
sharmā.e lachak jaa.e to lagtā hai ki tum ho
sandal se mahaktī huī pur-kaif havā kā
hoñkā koī Takrā.e to lagtā hai ki tum ho
oḌhe hue tāroñ kī chamaktī huī chādar
naddī koī bal khaa.e to lagtā hai ki tum ho
jab raat ga.e koī kiran mere barābar
chup-chāp sī so jaa.e to lagtā hai ki tum ho
-Jaan Nisar Akhtar
The catch is in the phrase..lagtaa hai k tum ho..otherwise there is not anything said new. Long ago I had accompanied my father to Akhtar sahib's residence, I heard him recite this ghazal, and another that ended...pasand hai yaaro...etc.
Nice attempt, Ravi, but the catch of Urdu rendition is missing.
Thank you Ravinder for stopping by and for your comment. BTW, what is the catch of Urdu rendition?
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4/16/2024 6:26:43 AM # 1.0.0.1119
It could be rendered into 'it seems as if it is you or it appears (seems) it is you etc. I considered these options but resorted to I feel it is you which is economical and sweet. Any thoughts? Thanks again.