Bohot Der Lagi

Kuch Qadam Door Hai Bazaar Se, Darbaar Magar Phir Bhi Shehzaadi Ko Aane Mein, Bohat Dair Lagi

The court was only a few steps from the bazaar, yet it took the Princess (Zainab) a very long time to arrive.

Khoon-e-Dil Se Ye Zameen Khoob Banayi Maine Is Pe Rone Mein, Rulane Mein Bohat Dair Lagi

I have crafted this land beautifully with the blood of my heart; it took a very long time to weep over it and to make others weep.

Ek Chota Sa Badan, Ek Chota Sa Kafan Is Pe Rone Mein, Rulane Mein Bohat Dair Lagi

A tiny body, a tiny shroud; it took a very long time to weep over this and to make others weep.

Sheh Ne Har Laash Ko Jaldi Se, Uthaaya Laikin Laashe Akbar Ki Uthaane Mein, Bohat Dair Lagi

The King lifted every body quickly, but it took a very long time to lift the body of Akbar.

Teer-e-Qatil Ne Gala Kaat Diya Tha Jis Ka Us Ko Seenay Se Lagane Mein Bohat Dair Lagi

The one whose throat the killer's arrow had severed; it took a very long time to hold him to my chest.

Tukre Chunte Huwe Qasim Ke, Kahaa Maula Ne Haaye Afsos Ke Aane Mein, Bohat Dair Lagi

While gathering the pieces of Qasim, the Master said: 'Alas, it took too long for me to arrive.'

Main Ne Socha Tha Ke So Jayega Asghar Mera Lekin Is Ko Sulane Mein Bohat Dair Lagi

I had thought my Asghar would fall asleep, but it took a very long time to put him to sleep.

Iss Qadar Pyaas Se Sukha Tha, Gulu-e-Sarwar Shimr Ko Tegh Chalaane Mein, Bohat Dair Lagi

The throat of the Master (Hussain) was so parched from thirst that it took Shimr a very long time to wield his blade.

Baap Ki God Se, Maa Ki Aaghosh Se Is Ko Juda Karane Mein Bohat Dair Lagi

From the father's lap, from the mother's embrace, it took a very long time to separate him.

Karbala Jaake Taqallum Ne, Yehi Puchha Tha Mujhko Sarkaar Bulaane Mein, Bohat Dair Lagi

Upon reaching Karbala, Taqallum asked this: 'Did it take a very long time for the Master to call me?'