سر یتوب چي لوړ اوچت شیی لیونتوب ش
This poem by Ghani Khan delves into the transformation of human qualities and states of being. The first line suggests that when the quality of being a man (or maturity) reaches its peak, it can turn into madness, implying that extreme traits can lead to irrationality. The second line explores the idea of self-awareness and introspection, where detachment from one's ego or self can lead to a state of intoxication or enlightenment. This reflects Ghani Khan's philosophical exploration of the human psyche and the fine line between sanity and madness.
| Word | In Pashto | In English | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| سر | مردانگي | manliness | sar |
| یتوب | مردانگي | manliness | yatob |
| چي | کله | when | chi |
| لوړ | پورته | high | loṛ |
| اوچت | پورته | high | ochat |
| شیی | کېږي | becomes | shee |
| لیونتوب | لیونی | madness | lewantob |
| ش | کېږي | becomes | sh |
| خودی | ځان | self | khudi |
| د | د | of | da |
| خوده | ځان | self | khuda |
| وځی | وځي | leaves | wazhee |
| نو | بیا | then | no |
| خمار | مست | intoxicated | khamar |
| شی | شي | becomes | shee |
Ghani Khan was a prominent Pashto poet, philosopher, and artist known for his deep and philosophical poetry. He was the son of Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a prominent Indian independence activist. Ghani Khan's work often explores themes of love, beauty, and the human condition.
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