kaha se aaye badara ho
kaha se aaye badara ho ghulta jaye kajara
kaha se aaye badara ho ghulta jaye kajara
kaha se aaye badara ho

palko ke satarange dipak, palko ke satarange deepak
ban baithe aansu ki jhalar, ban baithe aansu ki jhalar
moti ka anamolak hira mitti me ja phisala
kaha se aaye badara ho ghulta jaye kajara
kaha se aaye badara ho

nind piya ke sang sidhari, nind piya ke sang sidhari
sapno ki sukhi phulvaari, sapno ki sukhi phulvaari
amrit hotho tak aate hi jaise vish me badala
kaha se aaye badara ho ghulta jaye kajara
kaha se aaye badara ho

utare megh piya par chhaye aa utare megh piya par chhaye
nirday jhonke agan badhaye, nirday jhonke agan badhaye
barase hai ab tose saavan roye, mann hai pagala
kaha se aaye badara badara ho ho

From what realm did the dark clouds arise?
Where do they come from, blurring the kohl?
From what realm did the dark clouds arise?

From rainbow lamps of lashes, once bright,
Now a fringe of weeping tears, reflecting light,
A pearl of purest value, slipping into dust below.
Where do they come from, blurring the kohl?
From what realm did the dark clouds arise?

Sleep has journeyed with the Beloved,
Leaving a garden of dreams, now withered, unloved.
Nectar at the lips, turning suddenly to poison's sting.
Where do they come from, blurring the kohl?
From what realm did the dark clouds arise?

Dark clouds descend, now upon my love they press,
Cruel winds fan the flames, bringing distress.
The monsoon rains now pour, and my heart cries out, insane.
Where do they come from, blurring the kohl?
From what realm did the dark clouds arise?