Dhandh kaleje bal bal uthdi
Bin dheke deedar
Rabba hun ki kariye
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
The heart's ache, trembling, arises, Without seeing your glance, Oh God, what shall I do?
Explanation
This profound plea captures the agony of separation. Bulleh Shah beautifully describes how the heart, restless and vibrant, flutters with an intense yearning. He asks the Divine, 'What should I do?' when the heart is overwhelmed by the sheer longing for a glimpse of the Beloved's presence. It is a timeless expression of the soul's desperate call for divine union.
