Kesari Si(n)h Saroop Bhoolaayo - Taufiq Karmali

The Golden-Maned lion forgot his own true form; keeping the company of sheep,
he became as a lamb. Under such a delusion, he left behind his own life.
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!”
Refrain: Ali is present, and Ali will always be!
Hold last to this assurance in your heart, Yes indeed! Hold fast to this pledge in your heart!
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!”

If he crushed his illusion, the lion would come to his senses,
His heart would be rid of its sheep-like qualities,
And never again would he slumber under such an illusion
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!” ..2

All life-forces (jiv) have come and fallen into ignorance;
In their egoism, they have lost the Beloved by their own doing;
They came into the world by accident, yet they act arrogantly.
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!” ..3

If You keep the company of the Perfect Man (murshid al-kamil),
When ignorance approaches, it will be dispelled;
Then will you realise matters concerning the heart.
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!” ..4

If you conquer delusion you will recognize the Beloved
O Believer, recognize your true self by yourself!
Pir Shams says you should practice this.
O Brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat, “Ali! Ali!” ..5

Eji Kesari si(n)h saroop bhulaayo
Aja kere sange aja hoi rahyo
Ese bharam-me(n) jivanku(n) bhulaayo

Bharam sab chhodi bhai Aly Aly karna
Hay bi Aly ne hoyshe bi Aly
Esa vachan tame dil maa(n)he dharna
Esa vachan tame dil maa(n)he dharna
Bharam sab chhodi bhai Aly Aly karna ..1

Eji Bharamne vaaro to si(n)h shudh hove
Aja kero bhaav so dilsu(n) khove
Ese bharam-me(n) feer nahi sove.. ..Bharam..2

Eji Avidhya-maa(n) aavi padyo sab jiv
Aap paña-maa(n) khoyo haathe piv
Ochinto aavine kare re girabh.. ..Bharam..3

Eji Murshid kaamilko sang kariye
Aave avidha sab jaay visariye
Tab to suje dilki gaali.. ..Bharam..4

Eji Bharamne taalo to saa(n)hine pichhaaño
Aapño aap moman pichhaaño
Pir Shams kahe sohi tame paalo.. ..Bharam..5

English Translation by Tazim Kassam (Songs of Wisdom & Circles of Dance)
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Lyrics: Pir Shams Sabzwari
Music Composition: Unknown
Music: Mujahid Hussain
Recorded at: Wajahat Studios, Lahore, Pakistan
Mixed, Mastered by: Wajahat Hussain (Lahore) and Ratheesh Roy (Dubai) #GinanWithMusic