Bulla ki jaana maen koun ?
| Na maen momin vich maseet aan
Na maen vich kufar diyan reet aan Na maen paakaan vich paleet aan Na maen moosa na pharaun. Bulleh! ki jaana maen kaun Na maen andar ved kitaab aan, Na vich bhangaan na sharaab aan Na vich rindaan masat kharaab aan Na vich jaagan na vich saun. Bulleh! ki jaana maen kaun. Na vich shaadi na ghamnaaki Na maen vich paleeti paaki Na maen aabi na maen khaki Na maen aatish na maen paun Bulleh!, ki jaana maen kaun Na maen arabi na lahori Na maen hindi shehar nagauri Na hindu na turak peshawri Na maen rehnda vich nadaun Bulla, ki jaana maen kaun Na maen bheth mazhab da paaya Ne maen aadam havva jaaya Na maen apna naam dharaaya Na vich baitthan na vich bhaun Bulleh , ki jaana maen kaun Avval aakhir aap nu jaana Na koi dooja hor pehchaana Maethon hor na koi siyaana Bulla! ooh khadda hai kaun Bulla, ki jaana maen kaun |
Not a believer inside the mosque, am I
Nor a pagan disciple of false rites Not the pure amongst the impure Neither Moses, nor the Pharoh Bulleh! to me, I am not known Not in the holy Vedas, am I Nor in opium, neither in wine Not in the drunkard`s craze Niether awake, nor in a sleeping daze Bulleh! to me, I am not known In happiness nor in sorrow, am I Neither clean, nor a filthy mire Not from water, nor from earth Neither fire, nor from air, is my birth Bulleh! to me, I am not known Not an Arab, nor Lahori Neither Hindi, nor Nagauri Hindu, Turk (Muslim), nor Peshawari Nor do I live in Nadaun Bulleh! to me, I am not known Secrets of religion, I have not known From Adam and Eve, I am not born I am not the name I assume Not in stillness, nor on the move Bulleh! to me, I am not known I am the first, I am the last None other, have I ever known I am the wisest of them all Bulleh! do I stand alone? Bulleh! to me, I am not known |
"Bulla ki jaana" - orginally sung by Baba Bulleh Shah, new rendition by Rabbi Shergill












58 Comments:
Though the translation isnt all tht good, but the songs gr8!! I luved it!Its very soulful and the voice of rabbi hits ones soul.
ur bro
Ankit
December 05, 2004 9:39 PM
Well, the translation isn't mine, i picked it up from a site. i'm glad you liked it, though. i thought all you liked was britney. or was it kylie? naah, i think it was atomic kitten. ;-)
December 06, 2004 12:53 AM
Well all that was wayyy back...Bryan Adams is my alltime favourtie now..hindi music isnt tht bad after all...:)
December 06, 2004 8:54 PM
Damn, I need this song. "Bulla ki jaana maen koun". Pls if any1 get download. pls tell me.....ITs amazinnng..... Though Bryan is all time fav of mine tooo..
December 08, 2004 8:57 AM
HI dere bhaiya.. how r u? missin all u ppl coz u have stopped comin since bhaiya has gone..u can download d song from coolgoose by the way...
bbye
hunny
December 08, 2004 11:30 AM
HI hunny.
huh sorry buddy.. these days exams r going on.. will surely comg.. ne ways how is ur life.. sam is out.. now u a free boy.... i mean koi rok tok nahi bhai ki.. generally younger bro's have this complaint.. atleast mine bro does have it....
December 09, 2004 8:44 PM
hey dude...i am a fellow dilli'ite, man..i just love this song...can you get me the link to its video for downloading....plz
December 10, 2004 2:37 PM
I came across this site, while searching for a translation of the song. I saw someone say that the translation is not very good. Whats wrong with it?
Also, to download the song, do a search in http://www.coolgoose.com thats where got my copy till I buy the CD.
December 10, 2004 3:47 PM
anonymous(1): Sorry mate, don't have any idea. You can try it my way, though, that is, rush to the nearest TV after every hour. It's there on [V], hour by hour.
anonymous(2): Nothing's wrong with the translation, it's the criticism virus that's floating around :). Yeah, I got it from coolgoose too. But i'm buying the CD this weekend.
December 10, 2004 6:24 PM
Hey bro
ur getting famous or what? well anyways ur last to last post did work wonders...big wonders..
hunny
December 10, 2004 9:55 PM
For a keen and beautiful insight into the Bulle Shah song and the Punjabiyat of it, go here
http://synchroni-cities.blogspot.com/2004/12/balle-balle-bulla-shah-and-how.html
- Neha V
December 13, 2004 10:21 AM
song goes above head but voice is great
December 24, 2004 7:06 PM
ssome plz tel me where i can get da bulla song online....wht site can i download it frm....for free,of course!
January 01, 2005 5:34 PM
Hi Ppl
Get it from coolgoose.com
search for bulla
and u will get it
sandeep
January 09, 2005 1:40 PM
Bulla Ki Jaana Maen Kaun
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
I am not in the mosque of the believer,
Nor in false rites.
I am not in the pure or the impure.
Neither Moses nor Pharaoh.
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
I am not in the vedas or holy books,
Not in drug or wine.
Not in the drunkards wasted intoxication,
Not in wakefulness or sleep.
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
I am not in sorrow nor in joy,
Neither in clean nor unclean.
I am not water, I am not earth,
I am not fire, I am not air.
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
I am not from Arabia or Lahore,
Nor from India or Nagaur.
Neither a hindu or muslim from Peshawar,
Nor do I live in Nadaun.
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
I cannot be unearthed in the mysteries of religion.
I was not born of Adam and Eve.
I am not the name I assume.
I am not in stillness, not in movement.
Finally, I only know myself.
I cannot know any other.
Who could be wiser than I?
Bulla asks, who then, stands here?
Says Bulla, who knows who I am!
thats the specific translation of the old verse guys ameet singh from pune
January 14, 2005 1:09 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:09 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:09 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:09 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:10 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:12 PM
This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
January 14, 2005 1:39 PM
DUDE, it's okay, your version rocks, agreed. Don't spam my blog, for God's sake.
January 14, 2005 9:53 PM
Ha! I thought you people only listened to Hindi Stuff.. anyway, the song's great and thanks for the lyrics.. i think this marks the coming of age of a new wave of punjabi music.. really hope it makes people stop listening to that faggot Daler Mahendi..
-Killa_Jatt
Chandigarh
January 15, 2005 12:46 AM
GREAT WORK BUT TRANSLATION ISN'T ALL CORRECT
January 19, 2005 4:48 PM
hi you can download bulla ki jana ma kaun from coolgoose.com enjoy!
January 21, 2005 12:46 PM
where's the translation of the last stanza...Na mein moosa na pharaoh?
January 23, 2005 11:04 AM
hey dude ..thanx man .. it was nice ..
i thot bulla ki jana mein kaun - only god knows who im
weird ya
but thanx for the translation
January 27, 2005 1:38 AM
translation for the song bulla ki jaana .. needs to be improved especially the last stanza
February 11, 2005 3:32 PM
Hey Sameer
This is Flash here, can i have the chords of this song "Bulla ki jana..." ?? if possible could anyone of you mail me in flashmeback@yahoo.com or flashmeback@rediffmail.com. Thanx to you all and have a nice time
Peaceout Muzik luverz :D
Flash
February 14, 2005 11:35 PM
Fantastic............ Rabbi Paaji you are wonderful.... soulful lyrics, great music & fantastic Voice
Raghavendra Rao, Bangalore
February 18, 2005 9:45 AM
Fantastic............ Rabbi Paaji you are wonderful.... soulful lyrics, great music & fantastic Voice
Raghavendra Rao, Bangalore
February 18, 2005 9:46 AM
Fantastic............ Rabbi Paaji you are wonderful.... soulful lyrics, great music & fantastic Voice
Raghavendra Rao, Bangalore
February 18, 2005 9:46 AM
I am 14 yrs. old. I was listening to Rabbiji on Bulla...... while coming across this site. Rocking site. Bulla... is a very touching song and the lyrics rock. I am thinking of performing this song(ofcourse with Rabbiji's permision
) Great site!!
February 22, 2005 12:24 PM
Check the vide of Bulla Ki Jaana
http://nowrunning.com/broadband/video.asp?movieNo=2111&id=176
March 02, 2005 4:32 AM
hey wer can i download this song coz itz so bewtiful. who's seen the vid?
March 02, 2005 10:49 PM
I am an upcoming performer name is Rajvir Singh,
Song is great, Rabbi's voice is a novelty and rocking, Its going to be remembered by millions across the globe for long.
Sameer thanks for the lyrics, great job.
All those who are critics are pathetic 'cause they are hollow from inside.
Care a Hang!
March 03, 2005 7:54 AM
go to
"http://www.downloadhindimp3s.com" you can find Rabbi over there.
gr8 site for quick dloads.
March 27, 2005 1:47 AM
i don know wat rabbi wants to convey exactly?he says he is not that ,he is not this,does he exist?
he wants to say he is GOD?the music was best,his voice is ultimate,but lyrics made no sense,may be the lyrics can be enjoyed with a sense of fiction.i think he has to learn abt moses(peace beupon him).
March 30, 2005 11:00 PM
Simply great
April 21, 2005 6:52 PM
Hi, in modern days Junoon first sung this song it is in Rock style I enjoyed both Junoon and Rabbi version very much only because of Poetry. Someone say this poetry doesn't make senese, you need to listen this song with lonely or when you feel worthless against Nature ( it is my feeling). By the way you can download it from http://www.pakimp3.org/list.artists.php
keep blogging.
April 30, 2005 7:05 PM
Great Peotry and sung in a fantstic way. Voice just creates the rythm to touch the soal. What makes me wonder is the thoughtfulness and depth of a person who lived in 17th Century. Rabbi Paji your voice absolutely made me know Bulla better.
May 31, 2005 10:53 AM
Hello Everyone,
I think the approach of the translation is bit off. The translation has to be cognisant of Bullah Shah’s other kalams and the fact his native tongue was Sindhi. With these in mind, the translation of the main line “Bulleh! ki jaana maen kaun” becomes “I am not known to Bullah.” Or simply stated “Bullah does not know me.” The intended speaker (or narrator) of the kalam is God rather than Bullah; a constant theme in Bullah Shah’s writings. This should lead to a better understanding of the rest of the song as well. Please correct if I am wrong.
"True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary"
Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld
July 01, 2005 2:33 PM
This is a truly amazing song. Even though I cannot understand what he is saying, I can relate to this song on a deeper level.
July 13, 2005 10:23 AM
bulla ki jana is a gr8 song, i did not know what he was saying either, but i love it for its music, when i saw its translation into english, this song was even better. lol
August 06, 2005 10:06 PM
Rabbi Shergill video- Where is it besides MTV desi? I cannot play it there for some reason.
August 13, 2005 10:56 PM
Probably many trips have been made to this site by those looking for translation of this kafi by Bulleh Shah that is beuatifully rendered by Rabbi. Here is the link for those who couldn't find it:
http://www.apnaorg.com/poetry/bullahn/Untitled/untitled2.html
August 16, 2005 6:45 AM
...........heard this song on the way to the airport and could not get peace of mind until i actually got it downloaded to my ipod !!
I listen to it about 10s of time a day. An excellent rendition of the heart rending and soulful poem of Bulle Shah. Keeps on reminding me of my roots in this goraland!
.........and yes your website is also nice. Good work !!
BluSapphire
August 19, 2005 5:20 AM
Download Video Of Bulla from here...
It's around 13MB and in Windows Media Format.
http://207.234.184.220:80/br/BullahKiJaana.wmv
September 12, 2005 4:14 PM
going through all the posts and comments by the people i just wanted to add that may b im the last to post sumthing here
lemme tell u sumthin abt bullah shah he was a spirtual, sufi-leader but to give the knowledge to his followers he didnt ended up all alone in his sufism(as many sufis do it) he met a lotta ppl and told ppl abt the allah and the onli creater in the universe. n abt bullah kii jaana main kaun its the poetry purely by the bullah shah not by raabi and the credit goes to bullahshah the beautiful poetry is the reflection of every human being of this planet. its a connection with the anonimity of onli and onli one God. God listens to u directly and if u wanna hav the real knowlede of this universe b serious and try asking from allah directly he will show u da lite, thats wot bullah shah teaches every homosapien tht try knowing who u are and who has created u. lest u will b confused and roam aimlessly in the world and thn one day u will die aimlesly, believe me allah is onli one..... and try asking from him directly.
October 08, 2005 2:42 AM
going through all the posts and comments by the people i just wanted to add that may b im the last to post sumthing here
lemme tell u sumthin abt bullah shah he was a spirtual, sufi-leader but to give the knowledge to his followers he didnt ended up all alone in his sufism(as many sufis do it) he met a lotta ppl and told ppl abt the allah and the onli creater in the universe. n abt bullah kii jaana main kaun its the poetry purely by the bullah shah not by raabi and the credit goes to bullahshah the beautiful poetry is the reflection of every human being of this planet. its a connection with the anonimity of onli and onli one God. God listens to u directly and if u wanna hav the real knowlede of this universe b serious and try asking from allah directly he will show u da lite, thats wot bullah shah teaches every homosapien tht try knowing who u are and who has created u. lest u will b confused and roam aimlessly in the world and thn one day u will die aimlesly, believe me allah is onli one..... and try asking from him directly.
October 08, 2005 2:43 AM
going through all the posts and comments by the people i just wanted to add that may b im the last to post sumthing here
lemme tell u sumthin abt bullah shah he was a spirtual, sufi-leader but to give the knowledge to his followers he didnt ended up all alone in his sufism(as many sufis do it) he met a lotta ppl and told ppl abt the allah and the onli creater in the universe. n abt bullah kii jaana main kaun its the poetry purely by the bullah shah not by raabi and the credit goes to bullahshah the beautiful poetry is the reflection of every human being of this planet. its a connection with the anonimity of onli and onli one God. God listens to u directly and if u wanna hav the real knowlede of this universe b serious and try asking from allah directly he will show u da lite, thats wot bullah shah teaches every homosapien tht try knowing who u are and who has created u. lest u will b confused and roam aimlessly in the world and thn one day u will die aimlessly, believe me allah is onli one..... and try asking from him directly. u are made of soil and u will return to it. Last but not the least to rabbi good work
jaan di,,,, di hui ussi kee thee
haq to ye hai keh haq ada na ho saka.
October 08, 2005 2:58 AM
going through all the posts and comments by the people i just wanted to add that may b im the last to post sumthing here
lemme tell u sumthin abt bullah shah he was a spirtual, sufi-leader but to give the knowledge to his followers he didnt ended up all alone in his sufism(as many sufis do it) he met a lotta ppl and told ppl abt the allah and the onli creater in the universe. n abt bullah kii jaana main kaun its the poetry purely by the bullah shah not by raabi and the credit goes to bullahshah the beautiful poetry is the reflection of every human being of this planet. its a connection with the anonimity of onli and onli one God. God listens to u directly and if u wanna hav the real knowlede of this universe b serious and try asking from allah directly he will show u da lite, thats wot bullah shah teaches every homosapien tht try knowing who u are and who has created u. lest u will b confused and roam aimlessly in the world and thn one day u will die aimlessly, believe me allah is onli one..... and try asking from him directly. u are made of soil and u will return to it. Last but not the least to rabbi good work
jaan di,,,, di hui ussi kee thee
haq to ye hai keh haq ada na ho saka.
October 08, 2005 2:59 AM
Rabbi Shergill is nothing but a thief and a wannabe pothead stole lyrics for his song from bullahshah and claimed them for his own song...
January 03, 2006 7:40 AM
who cares......he made it such a big hit. Soulfully sung. Seriously does it matter who it belongs to originally. All that matters is that it is great song. Anyways, I cam across this blog quite by accident while searching for the infamous song! I dont understand what he is singing....all i know I like it.
June 17, 2006 1:45 AM
would like to know your collection of other bulleh shah.
mani
July 05, 2006 11:48 PM
would like to know your collcetion of other bulleh shah songs.
July 05, 2006 11:49 PM
Just a correction, it is not Hindi but a Punjabi kafi.
August 19, 2006 10:38 PM
Well usually i listen to english numbers , but there r very few songs of hindi and bulla is one of the amongst them and this song is very touchy and soulful too...I like this song a lot n luking forward for some more songs like this from rabbi : )
Keep it up.
Malcolm
November 16, 2006 1:59 AM
Post a Comment
<< Home