🎼 Lyrics in Hindi:
केवट ने कहा रघुराई से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन,
केवट ने कहा रघुराईं से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन। ||1||
मैं नदी नाल का सेवक हूँ,
तुम भवसागर के स्वामी हो,
मैं यहाँ पे पार लगाता हूँ,
तुम वहाँ पे पार लगा देना,
केवट ने कहा रघुराईं से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन। ||2||
तूने अहिल्या को पार लगाया है,
मुझको भी पार लगा देना,
मैं यहाँ पे पार लगाता हूँ,
तुम वहाँ पे पार लगा देना,
केवट ने कहा रघुराईं से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन। ||3||
केवट ने कहा रघुराई से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन,
केवट ने कहा रघुराईं से,
उतराई ना लूंगा हे भगवन। ||4||
🔤 English Transliteration:
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan ||1||
Main nadi naal ka sevak hoon
Tum bhavsagar ke Swami ho
Main yahan pe paar lagata hoon
Tum wahan pe paar laga dena
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan ||2||
Tune Ahilya ko paar lagaya hai
Mujhko bhi paar laga dena
Main yahan pe paar lagata hoon
Tum wahan pe paar laga dena
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan ||3||
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan
Kevat ne kaha Raghurai se
Utrai na loonga he Bhagwan ||4||
🌸 English Meaning:
The boatman said to Lord Rama:
“O Lord, I will not take any fare,
I will not take any fare from you.” ||1||
“I serve rivers and streams here,
You are the Lord who helps cross the ocean of existence.
I ferry people across this side,
Please ferry me across the other side.” ||2||
“You uplifted Ahilya from her curse,
Please lift me too, O Lord.
I ferry here in this world,
You ferry souls across the eternal world.” ||3||
The boatman repeated with devotion:
“I will not take any fare, O Lord,
I only seek your grace.” ||4||
🪔 Reflection:
This bhajan beautifully captures the spirit of selfless devotion through the voice of the humble boatman, Kevat. He sees Lord Rama not just as a royal passenger, but as the eternal guide who delivers souls from the cycle of birth and death.
Kevat’s words are filled with faith and surrender. Though a simple man who rows a boat, he understands the highest truth—while he can help others cross the river, only Lord Rama can help one cross bhavsagar, the ocean of life. His request is clear: “You help me there, as I help You here.” There is no demand, only a heartfelt offering.
His refusal to take fare is symbolic—true service done in devotion seeks no reward. Kevat reminds us that real devotion lies in humility, in recognizing the Lord’s greatness, and in wishing to serve without ego. This bhajan is a gentle yet profound teaching in bhakti, seva, and surrender.
Singer : Prakash Gandhi
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