Panjab Toh Sohna Lyrics English Translation – Dulla

Ethe Rabb Saadiyaan Maavaan
Here, our mothers are our living gods.

Ethe Muft ‘Ch Milan Duavaan
Here, blessings are given freely to everyone.

Ethe Gaalaan Gheo Diyaan Naalaan
Here, even scoldings are as sweet as honey.

Ethe Moh Marda Shaalaan
And love overflows from every corner.

Moh Chacheyaan Naal Moh Taayeyaan Naal
There is deep love for uncles and elder uncles here.

Moh Apneyaan Naal Moh Parayaan Naal
And there is affection not only for our own, but also for strangers.

Moh Daadiyaan Naal Moh Daadeyaan Naal
There is immense respect for grandmothers and grandfathers.

Sathan ‘Ch Baitheyaan Baabeyaan Naal
And also for the elders who gather in the village square.

Moh Chulleyaan Naal Moh Chhabeyaan Naal
There is love for the traditional hearths and woven baskets.

Guru Ghar Mandir Te Kaabeyaan Naal
There is deep reverence for Gurdwaras, temples, and the Kaaba.

Moh Geeta Naal Quran De Naal
There is great respect for both the Geeta and the Quran.

Saanu Moh Chaare Sahibzaadeyaan Naal
And we hold the Guru’s four Sahibzadas close to our hearts.

Bhaavein Parh Lao Lakh Kitabaan
Even if you read millions of books.

Kujh Nahi Zindagi Di Kitaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than the book of life.

Na Si Na Hai Na Hoya Hona
There never was, there isn’t, and there never will be.

Jivein Phull Ni Koi Gulaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

Bhaavein Duniya Ghum Ke Vekh Lavo
Even if you travel the whole world and see it yourself.

Kujh Vi Na Punjab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than Punjab.

Moh Sarron Deyaan Phullaan De Naal
There is a special love for the yellow mustard flowers.

Moh Koppaan Chhalliyaan De Naal
And also for the heaps of corn in the fields.

Moh Saanu Khetaan De Naal
We share a deep bond with our farmlands.

Moh Kanak Diyaan Balliyaan De Naal
And with the golden ears of swaying wheat.

Moh Beriyaan Naal Moh Kikkraan De Naal
There is deep affection for berry and kikar trees.

Moh Dekkan Tahliyaan De Naal
And for the lush neem and shisham trees as well.

Motor Tractor Tralliyaan De Naal
We love our motors, tractors, and trolleys.

Mudiyan Sitta Paraliyaan De Naal
And even the bundled stalks of leftover straw.

Moh Aa Pind Diyaan Galiyaan De Naal
There is love for these narrow village lanes.

Gheereyaan Naal Te Paathiyaan De Naal
And for the cattle sheds and dried cow-dung cakes.

Jehre Gulli Danda Naal Khedde
For those who used to play gulli-danda.

Bachpan De Oh Saathiyaan De Naal
And for those childhood friends who were always by our side.

Oh Khwaab Nahi Sohna Ho Sakda Koi
No dream can ever be more beautiful.

Ethe Jamman De Khwaab Ton Sohna
Than the dream of being born on this land.

Na Si Na Hai Na Hoya Hona
There never was, there isn’t, and there never will be.

Jivein Phull Ni Koi Gulaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

Bhaavein Duniya Ghum Ke Vekh Lavo
Even if you travel the whole world and see it yourself.

Kujh Vi Na Punjab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than Punjab.

Ehne Lekhak Te Kalakaar Jamme
This land gave birth to writers and artists.

Ehne Jammeya Fankaaraan Nu
It nurtured true masters of their craft.

Ehne Udham Te Sukhdev Jamme
It gave birth to the fearless Udham Singh and Sukhdev.

Te Bhagat Singh Sardaraan Nu
And also to the great hero Sardar Bhagat Singh.

Ethe Shiv Paatar Te Paash Bane
This is where poets like Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Surjit Patar, and Paash emerged.

Ethe Maanak Te Gurdas Bane
This is where Kuldeep Manak and Gurdas Maan found their voices.

Chamkila Shinda Khaas Bane
Legends like Chamkila and Shingara Singh (Shinda) became icons here.

Ethe Jad Bane Itihaas Bane
And whatever was created here became history.

Surinder Kaur Dilshad Bane
Surinder Kaur and Dilshad Akhtar earned their fame here.

Sardool Te Yamla Yaad Bane
Sardool Sikander and Lal Chand Yamla Jatt became unforgettable memories.

Bindrakhiya Raj Brar Bane
Great artists like Surjit Bindrakhia and Raj Brar rose from here.

Sadiq Bane Sartaj Bane
Mohammad Sadiq became an icon, and so did Satinder Sartaaj.

Ho Sohne-Sohne Saaj Bane
Beautiful musical instruments were crafted here.

Naam Mardane Di Rubaab Ton Sohna
And no name is more beautiful than Bhai Mardana’s Rabab.

Na Si Na Hai Na Hoya Hona
There never was, there isn’t, and there never will be.

Jivein Phull Ni Koi Gulaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

Bhaavein Duniya Ghum Ke Vekh Lavo
Even if you travel the whole world and see it yourself.

Kujh Vi Na Punjab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than Punjab.

Eh Dharti Guruaan Peeraan Di
This is the land of Gurus and saints.

Haan Yoddheyaan Sant Fakeeraan Di
Yes, it belongs to warriors, saints, and holy fakirs.

Ehne Jagge Jeone Dulle Jamme
It gave birth to rebels like Jagga, Jeona, and Dulla Bhatti.

Jaagdiyan Zameeraan Di
Heroes whose conscience never slept.

Jithe Dulleya Khoon Dileraan Da
Where the blood of the brave was shed.

Gobind De Babbar Sheraan Da
The blood of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s fearless lions.

Haan Sava Lakh Se Ek Ladaaye
Yes, where one warrior fought against one hundred and twenty-five thousand.

Koi Ant Nahi Uhde Mehraan Da
There is no end to His divine grace.

Jithe Charan Paye Mere Satgur De
Where my true Guru’s sacred feet once walked.

Khidrane Di Dhaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than the sacred pond of Khidrana.

Na Si Na Hai Na Hoya Hona
There never was, there isn’t, and there never will be.

Jivein Phull Ni Koi Gulaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

Bhaavein Duniya Ghum Ke Vekh Lavo
Even if you travel the whole world and see it yourself.

Kujh Vi Na Punjab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than Punjab.

Jithe Dasseya Jaanda Aadar Baare
Where we are taught the true meaning of respect and honor.

Guru Nanak Gyaan De Saagar Baare
And about Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the boundless ocean of wisdom.

Satgur Hind Di Chaadar Baare
We learn about the true Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Shield of India.

Banda Singh Bahadur Baare
And about the fearless Banda Singh Bahadur.

Maharaja Ranjit De Vaare
We hear the tales of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Maharaja Dalip De Vaare
And the stories of Maharaja Duleep Singh.

Fateh De Laaye Jaikaare Vaare
We learn about the thunderous victory chants.

Naluwe Te Panj Pyaare Vaare
And about General Hari Singh Nalwa and the Panj Pyare.

Ho Sohne Kaaraj Vi Ne
Many noble and beautiful deeds were accomplished here.

Na Sikh Panth De Aagaaz Ton Sohna
But nothing is more beautiful than the beginning of the Sikh Panth.

Na Si Na Hai Na Hoya Hona
There never was, there isn’t, and there never will be.

Jivein Phull Ni Koi Gulaab Ton Sohna
Nothing is as beautiful as a blooming rose.

Bhaavein Duniya Ghum Ke Vekh Lavo
Even if you travel the whole world and see it yourself.

Kujh Vi Na Punjab Ton Sohna
Nothing is more beautiful than Punjab.

Ho Main Koi Vidvaan Nahi
I am neither a scholar nor a learned man.

Te Main Koi Baahla Siyaana Nahi
Nor do I claim to be exceptionally wise.

Ho Main Punjab Da Jaaya Haan
I am simply a son born from the soil of Punjab.

Main Navaan Haan Bahut Puraana Nahi
I am a new voice, not a veteran.

Haale Lamba Rasta Teh Karna
I still have a long journey ahead of me.

Haan Haale Taan Bas Sikh Rahe Haan
Yes, I have only just begun to learn.

Jinna Dasseya Saade Vaddeyaan Ne
Whatever our elders have taught us.

Ohna Hi Bas Likh Rahe Haan
That is all I am trying to write.

Dil Vadda Bada Punjabiyaan Da
Punjabis have truly big hearts.

Ho Main Anjaan Te Bhulle Nu
So to this unaware and imperfect soul.

Je Koi Galti Ho Gayi Mere Ton
If I have made any mistake.

Maafi De Deyo Dulle Nu
Please forgive this Dulla.

Haan Maafi De Deyo Dulle Nu
Yes, please forgive this Dulla.