Page 473: The Higher God. Sahir Ludhianvi
(1921-1980) translated from the Hindi-Urdu by Alverston & Associates
Oh! Providence!
On your earth
For the sake of tract
Why eventuate battle?
Oh! Higher Power!
On your earth
Why does battle befall
Over parcels of land?
Why upon every victory or gain,
Lapels are soaked with human blood?
This land is yours, we are also yours
So what is this question of possession?
Why this practice of bloodshed?
Why this custom of fighting?
Who is it that desires to own the entire world?
Why such narrowness of heart?
Oh! Almighty!
On your earth
Why these battles over the land?
Destitute mothers confer honor to our noble sisters
With peace and care!
To whom you have granted power, counsel them
About their eyesight and sanity, why their minds are
saturated
With haughtiness and vainglory?
Why is the glass of their heart stained?
Oh! God!
On your earth
Why this battle over the land?
Page 473: The Higher God. Sahir Ludhianvi
(1921-1980) translated from the Hindi-Urdu by Alverston & Associates
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