Mankirt Aulakh, Mixsingh..!

Mankirt Aulakh, Mixsingh..!

Uss Collage Nu, Sajda Mera
Jis Collage Wich Padhe Aa Main

I kowtow to the admirable college,
Where I completed my studies.

Jithe Thoddi Haye Bhubbo De Layi
Lecturer Naal Ladeya Main

Where, siding your sister-in-law (referring to his girlfriend),
I fought with the lecturers.

B.A. De Vich Meri Padhe Saheli Oye
M.A. De Vich Padhde Mere 5-7 Saale Ne

My girlfriend is studying for a bachelor’s degree,
While my 5-7 opponents are doing their masters.

College Di Zindagi De Din Chaar Hi Pal De Na
Sukh Naal Appa Ta 5 Saal Hi Gaale Ne

A few good days of college life are hard to forget.
Fortunately, I could spend five years studying at college.

Jehde Velly Hunde Si Sab Velle Hi Hunde Si
Babbe De Khoke Te Lagge Mele Hunde Si
(Lagge Mele Hunde Si)

All my friends were idle then.
We all used to catch up at the old man’s tea stall.

Ek Jaddi Mangva Si Chetak Si Jeete Da
Jinu Pata Nahi Lagda Dine Peg Pitte Da

We used to borrow a scooter from Jeeta,
Who doesn’t realize if it’s day or night while drinking.

Naale Yaar Vi Chad Ge Ne
Babba Vi Chall Tureya
Jithe Behnde Hunde Si Khoke Nu
Lag Gaye Taley Ne

Friends have separated over time,
And the old man is no more, too.
The place we used to gather,
The tea-stall, has been closed.

College Di Zindagi De Din Chaar Hi Pal De Na
Sukh Naal Appa Ta 5 Saal Hi Gaale Ne

A few days spent with friends at college are hard to forget.
But I was fortunate enough to spend five years there.

Kuch Yaar Mere Ban Gaye Judge Te Vakeel
Kuch Hale Tak Layi Jande Pind Ch Shaveel

Some of my friends have become judges and lawyers,
Some are still serving free water.

Jinna Karle Viyah Onne Niaane Chummi Jande
Sadde Warge Jehde Da Chandigarh Ghummi Jande
(Chandigarh Ghummi Jande)

The ones married are adoring their children,
But unmarried like me are roaming carefree in Chandigarh.

Mankirt Ta Sajda Hi Kare Har Baar
Jinni Wari He College Muro Langda
Koi Time Machine Hi Bana Do Mere Layi

Mankirt kowtows to the college each time he passes by.
Somebody please, build a time machine for me.

Singga Baar Baar Collage Dinna Nu Mangda
Baar Baar Collage Dina Nu Mangda
Baar Baar Collage Dina Nu Mangda
Baar Baar Collage, Dina Nu Mangda

The poet (Singga) wishes to go back to college days,
Wishes to go back to college days, over and over…

Ho Ek Kamli Naal Padhi Jihde Te Marda Si
Mere Yaara Nu Puche O Ohda Kinna Karda Si

A mad girl studied with me, who I used to adore.
You could ask my friends how much I loved her then.

Mera Rang Si Feem Jeha Oh Da Mukhada Chann Warga
Sadda Rishta Hunda Si Satluj De Bann Warga

My skin tone was dark while she looked like a glowing moon.
Our match was strong like the Sutlej dam.

Maalpur Jo Chhad Gayi Ae
Singge Nu Bhulni Nayi
Hon Iss Janam De Sach Jaani
Armaan Hi Jaade Ne

The one (referring to the girl) who left my village,
I (poet – Singga) can never forget her.
She has spoiled all the desires we had in this life.

College Di Zindagi De Din Chaar Hi Pal De Na
Sukh Naal Appa Ta 5 Saal Hi Gaale Ne

A few good days of college life are hard to forget.
Fortunately, I could spend five years studying at college.

Mankirt Aulakh, Mixsingh

Mankirt Aulakh, Mixsingh