Woh subah hi kya, jiski shuruwaat tumse naa ho,
Woh raat hi kya, jismein tumhara khwaab naa ho;
Woh khayal hi kya, jismein tumhaari yaad naa ho,
Woh khat hi kya, jismein tumhaari khabar naa ho;
Woh sach hi kya, jiske saamne jooth ki haar naa ho,
Woh kavi hi kya, jiske panne syaahi se bharey naa ho;
Woh dil hi kya, jise pyaar ka ehsaas naa ho,
Woh zindagi hi kya, jise pyaar ki pehchaan naa ho;
Woh mohabbat hi kya, jismein dilbar ki fikar naa ho,
Woh ranjha hi kya, jise apne heer ki talaash naa ho!
– Advaita Inamdar
Translated into English :
How could it be a morning, which doesn’t begin with you,
How could it be a night, in which there isn’t a dream of you;
How could it be a thought, which contains no memory of you,
How could it be a letter, which contains no news of you;
How could it be truth, which can’t defeat the lies,
How could one be a poet, whose pages aren’t filled with ink;
How could it be a heart, which doesn’t feel love,
How could it be a life, which can’t recognize love;
How could it be love, which doesn’t care for the beloved,
How could one be Romeo, who doesn’t search for his Juliet !
– Advaita Inamdar
*Edit* :
I am truly honoured and pleased by the response to this poem by my new friend, fellow poet and blogger Nandita Manan who wrote “Woh Dil hi Kya” as her poetic response. To read the lovely poem click here.
Even if one reads about love, that alone could at times inspire one to write poetry about love and life. I am going to share my favourite quote and poem, both always brings a smile to my face, fill my heart with that warm feeling and give me hope about love! 🙂
I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.
Paulo Coelho
I believe, amongst other things that The Alchemist changed my view on love too. From thinking that the thrill was all in the chase, to believing that we meet the right person and fall in love at the right time, in the right place. Because the universe always has a plan, one that we may not know of; but are very much a part of. So rather than searching for love, why not let it find you instead ? So, my dear beloved, if you’re reading this; you know where to find me ! 😉 😛
I don’t love you as if you were a rose of salt, topaz,
or arrow of carnations that propagate fire:
I love you as one loves certain obscure things,
secretly, between the shadow and the soul.
I love you as the plant that doesn’t bloom but carries
the light of those flowers, hidden, within itself,
and thanks to your love the tight aroma that arose
from the earth lives dimly in my body.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where,
I love you directly without problems or pride:
I love you like this because I don’t know any other way to love,
except in this form in which I am not nor are you,
so close that your hand upon my chest is mine,
so close that your eyes close with my dreams.
Pablo Neruda
The last few lines from this poem by Pablo Neruda, that is how I would like to define true love. That is what love should be ! What do you think ? Please share your thoughts, I would certainly love to hear them.
Cheers, Advaita 🙂
Photo credit : Love padlocks with roses by Tobias Wutzow used under CC by 4.0
14th November 2018 at 7:54 pm
Reblogged this on richo akshare…rishi vasanth.
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2nd July 2016 at 12:49 pm
Woh sach hi kya, jiske saamne jooth ki haar naa ho,
Lajawaab, mzza aa gya 🙂
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2nd July 2016 at 1:41 pm
Thank you Mayank! Glad you liked it 😊👍
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2nd July 2016 at 5:45 pm
Ur wlcm 🙂
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17th June 2016 at 9:22 am
I’m trying to catch up on people’s writing and find this lovely lovely poem of yours. Truly beautiful, Addy. I wish I could hear your voice read it in Hindi and in English. 🙂 You should voice memo record it and upload to SoundCloud like I do. ❤
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17th June 2016 at 9:40 am
Oh Thank you Em, you made me blush 😊🙈 I cannot imagine doing what you do! I’m not even sure what my voice recording would sound like. 😂😜 I have to catch up with my favourite blogs too! You’re number 1 on that list. I’m hoping to do that today 😉💕
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16th June 2016 at 6:59 pm
wow that’s a wonderful poem.. Wo mohobbat hi kya jisme junun na ho, wo mohobbat hi kya… Beautiful words, love both versions, english n hindi. Keep it up 🙂
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16th June 2016 at 7:03 pm
Thank you so much Hemangini! I am glad you like it 😊💕
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15th June 2016 at 2:15 pm
An exquisite poem. And the lovely translation. I’ve read all three, and your work is beautiful Advaita! 🙂
Of all the quotes on translation, I loved the one by Erich Sehgal. Love is never lost, love is the backbone that keeps it all together. ^_^ Hindi ki baat hi kuch aur hai! Loved the original! 🙂
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15th June 2016 at 2:24 pm
So happy to read this! I’m glad you loved the quote too, and yes the original has a charm of its own 😉👍
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15th June 2016 at 3:29 pm
Yes indeed! 🤗
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13th June 2016 at 8:44 pm
This is awesome Addy. By the way can you please tell me what the last two lines of the poem by Neruda mean.
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13th June 2016 at 10:31 pm
Thanks Paru! 😊💕 The last few lines, he means that in love the he becomes one with his lover and so does she. So her hand upon his chest, is like his own; and when she closes her eyes, his dreams become hers. They are merged in love, they are not two souls or bodies but one and the same. Advaita also means the same thing by the way, “A” – means not, “dvaita” means two; so Advaita means not two but one. He is referring to that state of being in unity. Hope this clears your doubts! 😊💕
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14th June 2016 at 7:31 am
Of course by doubt is cleared. Thanks Addy
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14th June 2016 at 8:03 am
😊💕
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13th June 2016 at 8:39 pm
I absolutely loved this poem of yours. I read it twice. Personally, I don’t have a fetish for poems but this made me go gaga. ❤
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13th June 2016 at 10:21 pm
Thank you so much Gunjan! I am so happy to hear you loved it ☺ Your comment has has made my day 😊💕
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11th June 2016 at 12:52 am
Wah wah! Kya baat hai … Dil khush kar diya Advaita 😊 😊
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11th June 2016 at 12:53 am
Aapka comment padh kar, humara dil bhi khush hua! Thanks Srivi 👍😊💕
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11th June 2016 at 12:54 am
😀
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11th June 2016 at 12:55 am
😊💕
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8th June 2016 at 6:36 pm
This is beautiful 🙂
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8th June 2016 at 6:40 pm
Thank you Disha! This means a lot coming from you, since I’m a big fan of your writing as you already know 👍😊💕
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7th June 2016 at 12:28 am
Woh aaina hi kya jisme tumhara aks na ho
Woh parchhai hi kya jisme tumhara saaya na ho
Woh awaaz hi kya jo tumhari khamoshi se lipti na ho
Woh ahsaas hi kya jisme tumhari kami mehsus na ho
Sorry couldn’t help it. I do Hindi too 🙂 And I’m so happy to know you love my favorite poet, Neruda. Following you right back Advaita
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7th June 2016 at 12:32 am
Superb! Nandita, I am so happy you wrote such beautiful lines having read my poem. 👌😊💕 Can I add this to my post? I would love it if people read your response. It’s beautiful! 💕
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7th June 2016 at 12:33 am
Please be my guest. Thank you Advaita ❤
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7th June 2016 at 12:33 am
Thank you! 💕
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7th June 2016 at 12:34 am
I could have gone on and on. Lol. But I didnt want you thinking I’m a bit case 😉 Nothing gets me going like poetry 🙂
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7th June 2016 at 12:35 am
Please go ahead! I’ll post it all 👍😊💕
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7th June 2016 at 12:36 am
Neki aur puch puch!! You sure?
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7th June 2016 at 12:36 am
Yes I’m sure! I will wait for your response.
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7th June 2016 at 12:37 am
Ok. Gimme 15 mins
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7th June 2016 at 12:38 am
No problemo! I’m waiting 👍😊
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7th June 2016 at 12:56 am
Done! Can I post it as well on my blog?
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7th June 2016 at 12:57 am
Yes, go ahead!
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7th June 2016 at 1:06 am
Check it out. Would you like to post it too?
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7th June 2016 at 1:07 am
Yes, I will link to it in my post. Let me check it out 👍😊
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6th June 2016 at 8:23 pm
Your poem is beautiful in English, I can just imagine it in Hindi! I love these two other poems too. Here’s hoping love comes quickly! 😊
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6th June 2016 at 8:25 pm
Thank you so much Vic! I’m happy to hear you liked it, it means a lot coming from someone as talented as you 👍😊💕
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6th June 2016 at 8:41 pm
You’re very welcome! What do you prefer to be called? Your full name?
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6th June 2016 at 8:44 pm
No I have no qualms about what people call me. You can call me A, Addy, Advaita or anything that floats your boat! Like The Bard said, what’s in a name? 😜
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6th June 2016 at 8:52 pm
Awesome, thanks!
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6th June 2016 at 8:58 pm
👍😊
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6th June 2016 at 5:00 pm
Loved it… 😇😇
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6th June 2016 at 5:02 pm
Glad to hear that, thanks Harsh👍☺💕
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6th June 2016 at 4:56 pm
aha!
How romantik!
Today I m seeing all romantik poetries!
frst one Nandita’s
Now urs!
smiling!
both versions are beautiful advaita!
cheers!
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6th June 2016 at 4:58 pm
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it 👍😊 send the link for Nandita’s post, I’d love to read that!
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6th June 2016 at 5:49 pm
Soul Food – http://wp.me/p6tnOM-P1
this is sweet Nandita.
: )
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6th June 2016 at 5:52 pm
Thanks for introducing me to one more poet ! It’s a lovely little poem indeed ! 🙂
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7th June 2016 at 12:30 am
K saro sweet hau Jyotee! 🙂
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7th June 2016 at 5:59 am
💕
😊
less than u!
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7th June 2016 at 9:55 am
🙂
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5th June 2016 at 3:14 pm
I have already expressed my feelings for what you wrote in Hindi (which is: it’s simply beautiful!), but I wanted to thank you for introducing me to that poem of Pablo Neruda’s. I’ll keep it close.
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5th June 2016 at 3:59 pm
Thank you Prachi👍😊💕
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4th June 2016 at 1:25 am
Beautiful Avi…….this is such a soothing poem….I really like the Hindi one more 🙂
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4th June 2016 at 4:14 am
Thanks bro, glad to hear that! 👍😊
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6th June 2016 at 1:07 am
🙂
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3rd June 2016 at 8:48 pm
Woh post he kya,
Jisme aapne apni Kalakaari na dikhayi ho?
Pyaar ho gya is is kadar ki lagta nhi hum chup chap chale jayenge 😀
Comment likhna he pada 🙂
You never fail to impress me ^_^
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3rd June 2016 at 8:51 pm
Wah Aditi, kya comment kiya hai, dil jeet liya pagli! Asli kalakaari toh tum hi ho👌😘💕
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3rd June 2016 at 8:52 pm
Hahaha!
Aweeeeeee ^_^
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3rd June 2016 at 8:55 pm
Woh kalakaari hi kya, jismein Aditi ka naam na ho! Mere naam mai bhi tum chhupi ho, bas uska hi asar hai shayad 👍😜💕
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4th June 2016 at 12:21 am
🙂
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3rd June 2016 at 7:12 pm
Reading the comments, I wish I understand Hindi too! Anyway, I hope your soulmate will cross path with you soon 🙂 I look forward to more romantic poems, hehe…
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3rd June 2016 at 7:34 pm
Hahaha…. Thank you very much!😊💕 I will certainly improve my translation next time, so you can understand too 👍😉
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3rd June 2016 at 5:19 pm
Lovely
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3rd June 2016 at 5:56 pm
Thank you Chelle! 👍😊💕 I really wish you could understand hindi, you would’ve liked it more 😉
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3rd June 2016 at 5:57 pm
I wish I could understand it. I only know English and Welsh. I have learned only one song in Hindi and understood what it meant because of my friend. Hopefully she will teach me more soon. 😊
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3rd June 2016 at 6:01 pm
Great! That sounds really nice 👌😊💕
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3rd June 2016 at 9:35 am
This poem made my day. Loved it!
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3rd June 2016 at 9:37 am
Thank you Ishita👍😊💕 Your comment made my day! 👌☺
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3rd June 2016 at 7:09 am
Very romantic.Its a pity that I cannot understand Hindi to know the real depth of the poem.Talking about The Alchemist, My older sons favourite and of course the author who’s work my kids really admire.Great job!
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3rd June 2016 at 9:29 am
Thank you Shaz! I will work on translating better, so it will be as good as hindi in english 👍☺ And glad to hear your kids like Paulo Coelho! Cheers 💕
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3rd June 2016 at 9:48 am
My pleasure as always☺God bless!!
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3rd June 2016 at 9:49 am
👍😊💕
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3rd June 2016 at 5:31 am
You’re a Hindi poet too?..I love the first two lines especially more:)
I remember treading the Alchemist I think 8 years back with tears in my eyes…great post Advaitha…I do hope the universe unites you with your special someone 😊
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3rd June 2016 at 6:22 am
Thank you Divya! 👍😊💕 Yes, I write in hindi too sometimes 😉 The Alchemist brought tears to my eyes too. Thank you for your wishes 😊💕
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3rd June 2016 at 5:30 am
I love your poem my brother…you have a genuine, selfless and romantic heart! Keep writing and sharing! God bless!
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3rd June 2016 at 6:19 am
Thank you so much! 👍☺💕
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3rd June 2016 at 3:21 am
Simply beautiful ♡👍
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3rd June 2016 at 6:18 am
Thank you Antra! 👍😊💕
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3rd June 2016 at 1:24 am
Lovely poem x
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3rd June 2016 at 1:26 am
Thank you 👍😊💕
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3rd June 2016 at 12:39 am
Wow. That is great. I’d love that.
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3rd June 2016 at 12:35 am
I’ve always had a thing for hindi poetry. This is just flawless. I am a fan. Truely. I’d love to nominate you for the Liebster Award. Reply if you are interested. 😊
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3rd June 2016 at 12:38 am
Thanks Eva! I’m happy to hear that 👍😊 I’ve been nominated thrice last week, see my post on the Liebster award. If you’d still like me to answer your questions then let me know, I’ll edit and add yours too 👍😉
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2nd June 2016 at 11:34 pm
Myself*
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2nd June 2016 at 11:34 pm
Loved the poetry 🙂 and I have Alchemist in my cupboard but I couldn’t make myseld to read the book, will read it tonight 😍
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2nd June 2016 at 11:36 pm
Thank you Unnati! 👍😊💕 Make sure you do read it, I remember when I read The Alchemist, I couldn’t put it down. Read it in 4 hrs straight 😁
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2nd June 2016 at 11:38 pm
Oh… Oh yep 😍 Made my mind 😂
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2nd June 2016 at 11:40 pm
Will look forward to hear your thoughts after you are done Unnati! 👍😉
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2nd June 2016 at 11:58 pm
Sure 👍 done
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2nd June 2016 at 11:10 pm
I absolutely adore both versions. Great post 🙂
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2nd June 2016 at 11:23 pm
Thank you ! 🙂
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2nd June 2016 at 10:16 pm
Its just so beautiful . It’s always a delight to read your works 🙂
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2nd June 2016 at 10:19 pm
Thank you Samridhi 👍😊💕 Happy to hear that from you! ☺
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2nd June 2016 at 10:04 pm
This is a lovely poem, I especially like the hindi version of it. It sort of touches the heart more profoundly!:)
And you’re very right about The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho’s works never fail to impress my mind!
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2nd June 2016 at 10:16 pm
Thank you! 👍😊 And I agree, the hindi one is the original so it does have more soul 😉
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