You may not know what lies Ahead of you,
nor do you know what lies behind you.
What is here now is only this one moment.
Unknown shadows camp along the paths ahead,
While unseen arms have embraced us all.
This moment is shining with light;
everything else is darkness.
Do not waste this moment, as only this moment is yours.
Think fast, oh living soul:
this is the time to fulfill all your desires.
The passion of this moment has graced this gathering,
And the warmth of this moment
has accelerated our heartbeats.
The world is ours because of this moment’s existence.
Take a look at this moment, for its grandeur is to be remembered for centuries.
Think fast, oh living soul:
this is the time to fulfill all your desires.
One’s destination can be found in the shadows of this moment.
Ahead of this moment,
all objects become stories of fantasy.
Who has seentomorrow
From this moment, you shall receive all that you are due.
Think fast, oh living soul:
this is the time to fulfill all your desires.
*Sahir Ludhiyanavi

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