jina hai to hans ke jiyo
jivan me ek pal bhi rona na
jina hai to hans ke jiyo
jivan me ek pal bhi rona na
hasna hi to hai zidagi
ro ro ke jivan ye khona na
jina hai to hans ke jiyo
jivan me ek pal bhi rona na

aansu nahi moti hain ye
palko se ye tute nahi
kam ho kabhi na hosla
dheeraj kabhi chute nahi
dhuk dard se dil haar ke
aansu se daman bhigona na
hansna hi to hai zidagi
ro ro ke jivan ye khona na

Live, if you must, with laughter's grace,
Let no moment weep upon your face.
Live, if you must, with laughter's art,
In life, let tears never depart.
Laughter alone, the soul's true song,
Weeping, the life to which we don't belong.
Live, if you must, with laughter's gleam,
Let no moment dim your waking dream.

Tears, not mere drops, are pearls untold,
From lashes, their essence to enfold.
Let courage never dwindle, fade,
Let patience forever your spirit pervade.
From sorrow's grip, your heart set free,
Don't let tears stain your destiny.
Laughter alone, the life's bright key,
Weeping, the soul's own misery.