Yeh Honsla

This is a song from the soundtrack of the 2006 Hindi film Dor. The music by the Salim-Sulaiman duo is based on Rajasthani folk music.

The lyrics of this song by Mir Ali Hussain are some of the most inspirational and powerful ever, and the poetry is excellent. The lyrics make this song nothing short of an anthem and give it a hymn-like status.

The soulful performance of the song by Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan really moves you if you understand the words. This is one song that motivates me when I'm down.

Here are the lyrics of the song in Hindi:

Yeh Hosla Kaise Jhuke,
Yeh Aarzoo Kaise Ruke?

Manzil Muskil To Kya,
Bundla Sahil To Kya,
Tanha Ye Dil To Kya?

Raah Pe Kante Bikhre Agar,
Uspe To Phir Bhi Chalna Hi Hai,
Shaam Chupale Suraj Magar,
Raat Ko Ek Din Dhalana Hi Hai

Rut Ye Tal Jayegi,
Himmat Rang Layegi,
Subha Phir Aayegi

Hogi Hame Jo Rehmat Adaa,
Dhup Kategi Saaye Tale,
Apni Khuda Se Hai Ye Dua,
Manzil Lagale Humko Gale

Jurrat Sau Baar Rahe,
Uncha Iqraar Rahe,
Zinda Har Pyar Rahe

Here is my translation of the song into English. This is more of an equivalence translation than a literal translation.

How can we be discouraged,
How can this longing cease?

No matter how difficult the goal is,
No matter if the shore is out of sight,
No matter if we’re alone

Even though the path is scattered with thorns,
It still has to be traveled
Even though evening has hidden the sun,
The night must pass someday

This season will end,
We will reap the rewards of our courage,
Morning will come again

When we are blessed,
The sun will shine through the shadows
We pray to our God
That our goal may embrace us

May we dare a hundred times,
May we uphold our pledge,
May every love remain alive

I'm sure you will agree that this is really motivating stuff.