Shama Jalti Rahe to Behtar Hai

Khoon Apna Ho Ya Paraya Ho Nasle Adam Ka Khoon Hai Akhir
Jung Mashirk Mein Ho Ke Magrib Mein Amne Alam Ka Khoon Hai Akhir

Bum Gharon Per Giren Ke Sarhad Per Ruh-e-Tamir Zakhm Khati Hai
Khet Apne Jalen Ke Aurron Ke Zeest Phako Se Tilmilati Hai

Tank Agey Badhey Ke Pichey Hatey Kokh Dharti Ki Banjh Hoti Hai
Fateh Ka Jashen Ho Ke Haar Ka Sog Zindagi Maiyaton Pe Roti Hai

Bartaree Ke Saboot Ki Khatir Khoon Bahana Hi Kya Zaroori Hai?
Ghar Ki Tareeqiyan Mitane Ko Ghar Jalana Hi Kya Zaroori Hai?

Jung To Khud Hi Ek Masaail Hai Jung Kya Masaailon Ka Hal Degi
Aag Aur Khoon Aaj Bakhshegi Bhookh Aur Ahtiyaaz Kal Daigi

Isliaye Aai Shareef Insano Jung Talti Rahe To Behtar Hai
Aap Aur Hum Sabhi Ke Aangan Mein Shamma Jalti Rahe To Behtar Hai

- Sahir Ludhiaanvi

English Translation:-

Whether blood be ours or theirs, Its the blood of mankind.
Whether wars be waged in the east or west, It is the murder of world-peace.

Whether houses be bombed or borders The temple of the Soul is wounded.
Whether our farms be torched or others’ It is life that convulses with hunger.

Whether tanks roll forward or retreat, The earth’s womb is desecrated.
Whether its the celebration of victory or mourning of loss, It is Life that weeps at the graveside.

War is a problem itself. How will war resolve problems?
Today it will rain fire and blood, Tomorrow, hunger and scarcity.

Thus, O’ all people of decency, Its better if war is averted.
And better too, if in our courtyards The flame of peace flickers ceaselessly.

Lord blesses the world :-)