Poem by Bulleh Shah
Cover of Mast Qalandar by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Arranged and Performed by Hesham Abdul Wahab

Bulbul Tarang – Berny PJ
Tabla and Dholak – Sanu S Jeevan
Guitars – Sandeep Sequeira
Additional Vocals – Rakesh Kesavan

Recorded @ Andante Studios & NHQ Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ Andante Studios
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Lyrics:
O Lal Meri Pat Rakhiyo Bhala
Jhule Laalan, Sindhdhi Da, Sewan Da, Shahbaz Qalandar Duma Dum Mast Qalandar
Ali Da Pehla Number
Ali Dum Dum De Andar
Ali Shahbaz Qalandar
O Lal Meri, O Lal Meri….
O red robed one! May I always be protected by You, O Jhoolelaal O Lord of Sindh and Sehwan, O noble Kalandar
The Lord in every breath of mine, glory be to you
Char Charagh Tere Balan Hameshan Panjwaan Mai Balan Aayi Bhala
Jhule Laalan, Sindhdhi Da, Sewan Da, Shahbaz Qalandar Duma Dum Mast Qalandar
Ali Dum Dum De Andar
Ali Da Pehla Number
Sewani Lal Qalandar
O Lal Meri, O Lal Meri…..
Your shrine is always lighted with four lamps
I’ve come here to light the fifth lamp in Your honour, O Jhoolelaal O Lord of Sindh and Sehwan, O noble Kalandar
The Lord in every breath of mine, glory be to you
Uchha Roza Peera Tera
Heth Wagey, Daryao Bhala
Jhule Laalan, Sindhdhi Da, Sewan Da, Shahbaz Qalandar Duma Dum Mast Qalandar
Ali Dum Dum De Andar
Ali Shahbaz Qalandar
Sewani Lal Qalandar
O Lal Meri, O Lal Meri……
Your grave is the highest oh lord
O master, friend and Sire of Sindh and Sehwan, The red robed God- intoxicated Qalandar
The Lord in every breath of mine, glory be to you
Oh Ghanan Ghanan Teri Naubat bhaje Ghanan Ghanan Teri Naubat lal bhaje Gharyal bhala Jhoole Lalan
Your drums are ringing
Your drums are ringing
Let the gong ring loudly for your glory, day and night, O Jhoolelaal
Peera Ve Mera Peer
Sab Da Wali Ae
Laqab Asadullah te Naam Ali Ae
Oh Naam e Ali Beda Paar Laga
Jhule Laalan, Sindhdhi Da, Sewan Da, Sakhi Shahbaz Qalandar
Lord oh my Lord
Everyone’s lord
We call him “Asadullah” and his name is “Ali”
Oh Ali protect us or save us
O master, friend and Sire of Sindh and Sehwan, The red robed God- intoxicated Qalandar
The Lord in every breath of mine, glory be to you.

Lyrics:

Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Golap-thar-gondho-bilay? (…the rose gives out its fragrance?)
Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Megher-pahar-brishti-jhoray? (…the clouds release the rain?)
Ei-duniay (…in this world)

Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Hashe-chad-akashe? (…the moon smiles in the sky?)
Jonaki-dhey-je-alo (…and the firefly glows…)
Mayabi-abeshe? (…in an air of enchantment?)

She-kotha-bhebe-bhebe (Pondering over all of this…)
Mon-amar-jay-hariye (…my mind becomes lost in wonderment…)
Dur-ojanay (…to a faraway, unknown place)

Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Golap-thar-gondho-bilay? (…the rose gives out its fragrance?)
Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Megher-pahar-brishti-jhoray? (…the clouds release the rain?)
Ei-duniay (…in this world)

Who made the clouds come by
So we can live and be?
Sending rain so soft and mild
Cleansing you and me?

Who gave me clear eyes to see
The moon when it beams?
He taught me how silent love can be
A road to your dreams

Who taught the mothers of the world
To love us the way they do?
When all the trials unfurl
All they think of is you

You still make me cry
You still make me laugh
Don’t let me ever forget
About our golden past

And so the world moves on its way
Newcomers join every day
Tomorrow they will say…

Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Golap-thar-gondho-bilay? (…the rose gives out its fragrance?)
Bolotho-kar-isharay (Tell me, on whose gesture…)
Megher-pahar-brishti-jhoray? (…the clouds release the rain?)
Ei-duniay (…in this world)

Ne guzel yaratmissin nimetlerini
biz kullarina ey Yuce Allah
Nasil sukredelim verdigin bu kadar
ihsanlarina ey Yuce Allah
How beautiful are the blessings
You’ve bestowed upon us your servants O mighty Allah
How can we ever thank You
for all the bounties you’ve bestowed upon us O mighty Allah

Her zaman ismin dilimizde ey Allah, ey Allah
Her zaman askin kalbimizde ey Allah, ey Allah
Your name is always on our tongues
Your love is always in our hearts

Biz gunahkar, biz perisan,
Sen Rahimsin, hem de Rahman
Aglarim, yalvaririm,
Bagisla bizi…
We are reckless sinners
You are most merciful and most compassionate
I cry and implore You to forgive us

Kendimize yazik ettik,
Hak yolunda hata ettik,
Aglarim, yalvaririm,
Bagisla bizi…
We’ve wronged ourselves
From the way of truth we have strayed
I cry and implore You to forgive us

Her zaman ismin dilimizde ey Allah, ey Allah
Her zaman askin kalbimizde ey Allah, ey Allah
Your name is always on our tongues
Your love is always in our hearts

Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah

When you’re walking down the street
And you see the clouds in the sky
Praise him and always repeat
The name of the Most High
And say with every heartbeat la ilaha illa Allah

Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah

No matter where you are or what you do
Remember Allah watches over you
He’s the light of the heavens and earth
He’s the first and He is the last
Obey Him and always say la ilaha illa Allah

Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah

La ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah

Every night and every day
Every night and every day
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah
Never forget to say la ilaha illa Allah

La ilaha illa Allah