Dohira

On the banks of the river Chenab, a Jat Peasant named Ranjha used to live.

Any damsel who saw him, would get mad to have love bond with im.(1)

Chaupaee

Mohata Tih Triya Nain Nihaare.

 His looks had luring effect like the sight of a deer for the hunter.

Chita Mai Adhika Reejha Ke Rahai.

They would yearn for him, and always recited Ranjha, Ranjha. (2

Karma Kaal Taha Aaiso Bhayo.

There was time when the famine had spread over the country.

Jiyata Na Kou Nar Bachiyo Nagar Mai.

Lot of people did not escape death and the only ones who were wealthy
survived.(3)

ChitarDevi Eika Raani Nagar Mai.

In the city a Rani named Chitardevi, there used to live who had this son
named Ranjah.

Taa Ke Aour Na Bachiyo Koeee.

Except those two, the mother and the son, none had survived.(4)
 RaniyahiBhookh Adhika Jaba Jaagee.

When the hunger tormented the woman, she thought of a plan.

Niti Peesan Par Davaare Jaavai .

She would go to other houses to grind flour, and the left-over there, she
would bring home to eat.(5)

Aaise Hee Bhookhn Mari Gaeee.

Puni Bidhi Tahaa Brisatti Ati Daeee.

Sooke Bhaee Hare Janu Saare.

BahuriJeet Ke Baje Nagaare.6.

Tahaa Eeka Raanjhaa Hee Aubariyo.

This way she eliminated her hunger and, then, suddenly, Almighty

Raanjho Jaatta Heta Tin Paariyo.

Poota Jaatta Ko Sabha Ko Jaani.
Al, now realised that he (Ranjha) was the son of a Jat and no one realised
his real identity (that he was the son of a Rani).

Aaise KaalBeet Kai Gayo.

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The famine subsided and the age of sensuality over powered. (8)

Mahikhee Chaari Niti Griha Aavai.

He used to come back in the evening after grazing the cattle and became
known as Ranjah.

Poota Jaatta Ko Tih Sabha Jaaní.

Every body thought him to be the son ofa Jat and none acknowledged him
as the son of a Raja. (9)

Eitee Baata Raanjhaa Kee Kahee.

Thus far we have talked about Ranjha, now we consider Heer

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I will narrate you their story to delight your mind. (10)
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In the city oflnder Rai, a damsel lived,

Whose fame was spread all over the world.

Any Raja who saw her would get pierced with the Cupid's arrows.

Would fell flat on ground.(11)

Chaupaee

Toune Sabhaa Kapila Muni Aayo.

At that place, once the ascetic Kapil Munni had come and seen (the
damsel) Maneka,

Tih LakhiMuni Beeraja Giri Gayo.

On her sight, his semen dripped down and he pronounced a curse, (12)

Tuma Giri Mrita Loka Mai Paro.

You go to the domain of humanity and take birth into the
family of Sial Jat."

Heera Aapano Naam Sadaavo.

 You assume the name of Heer and devour the food at the household ot
Turks (Muslims).(13)

Dohira

Then the damsel, shaking, fell upon the feet of Munni and requested,

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Tell me some resolve so that I can escape this agony. (14)

Chaupaee

Eiaandar Su Mrita Maandala Jaba Jaihi.

(Reply) When god Indra wil go to themundane world, he wil call himself
Ranjha.

To Sou Adhika Pareeti Aupajaavai .

He will intensively fall in love with you and will bring you back to Amrawat
(domain off emancipation). (15)
 She took birth in the household of a Jat.

She appeared in the house of Choochak and called herself as Heer (16)

Chaupaee

Eisee BhaantiSo KaalBihaanio.

he time passed and the years went by

Baalaapano ChhoottiJaba Gayo.

The childhood was abandoned and the drums of the yoUth began to
play.(17)

Raanjhaa Chaari Mahikhiyan Aavai.

When Ranjha would come back after grazing the cattle, Heer would go
crazy
She depicted intense love towards him and showered many
affections.(18)

Dohira

Eating, drinking, sitting, standing, sleeping and awake,

All the time she would not

keep him out of her mind. (19)
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Heer Talk

Savaiyaa.

f he goes out, I go out too.

f he stays at home I feel l am sitting with him.

He has snatched my sleep away and in the sleep he does not let me

Alone. Day in and day out, Ranjha does not let me be in serenity (20)

Chaupaee

Raanjhan Raanjhan Sadaa Auchaarai.

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Sovata Jaagata Tahaa Saanbhaarai.
 Baitthata Autthata Chalata Hooaan Saangaa.

Taahee Kou Jaani Kai Aangaa.21.

Kaahooaan Ko Jo Heera Nihaarai.

She would recite Ranjhan, Ranjhan' all the time,

Aaisee Pareeti Priaa Kee Laagee.

Her love was so much intensified that she lost all her appetite (22)

Raanjhan Hee Ke Roop Vaha Bhaeee.

She merged into Ranjha like a drop of water into the water itself.

Jaise Mriga Mrigayaa Ko Lahe.

She became an epitome of deer who becomes a slave without being tied
up.(23)

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And remains as wood for a few moments only and then becomes the fire
itself. (24)

Hari Jaa Asi Aaise Sunaio Karta Eeka Te Doei.

Briha Badhaarani Jo Badhe Eeka Doei Te Hoei 25.

 The love of Ranjha and Heer became synonymous of oneness.

Although they were two bodies, they were one (in soul). (26)

Chaupaee

Aaisee PareetiPriyaa Kee Bhaeee.

Inbueded in love, she was totally engrossed in the passion for her
Sweetheart.

Raanjhaa Joo Ke Roop Aurjhaanee.

Entangled in Ranjha's demean our she began to disregarded the normal

social etiquettes. (27)

Taba Choochaka Eih BhaantiBichaaree.

(Then) Choochak (the father) thought his daughter wouldn't survive.

Aba Hee Yaha Kheraa Ko Deejai.

 KherahiBola Turtu Tih Dayo.

Instantly, a messenger was sent and Ranjha accompanied disguised as an

ascetic.

Maagata Bheekh Ghaata Jaba Paayo.

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During his begging, when he found opportunity, he took Heer and departed
for the domain
ofdeath.(29)

Raanjhaa Heera Milata Jaba Bhaee.

T3 H a Ha fHte aiE l
When Ranjha and Heer had met, they had found bliss.

Hiyaa Kee AvadhiBeeti Jaba Gaeee.

Al their afflictions were eliminated and they departed for the heavens. (30)

Dohira

Ranjha turned into god Indra and Heer became Maneka,

T HOI H JIE3 HET HS aT EE HH

 And all the revered poets sang the songs in their praise. (31)(1)

3y HaE MUTGE fdg HHTEH H3

HSH HSIIEti9tE||MEEI
Ninety-eighth Parable of Auspicious Chritars Conversation of the Raja and
the Ministe, Completed with Benediction. (98)(1828)

Chaupaee