Hari majha sawala | हरी माझा सावळा

 

🎼 Lyrics in Marathi:

हरी माझा सावळा, सावळा हरी माझा सावळा !
माझे अछडे बछडे छकुडे, गावे रूपडे रूपडे रूपडे
पांघरू घालते कूचडे कूचडे कूचडे,
हरी माझा सावळा, सावळा हरी माझा सावळा !! धृ !!

पायी पैंजण वाजती खुनखुन, याने भुलविल्या गोपीबाळा !
हरी माझा सावळा, सावळा हरी माझा सावळा !! 1 ||

हरी माझा गे नैनताल, करिती भुवनित घोंगता,
तो का नांदे त्रिभुवनी !!
हरी माझा सावळा, सावळा हरी माझा सावळा || 2 ||

ऐसे देवाजीचे गळी... पेंद्या सुदाम्याची जोडी...
बळीभद्र त्याचा गळी... जनी म्हणे...
जनी म्हणे..... तू चक्रपाणी, खेळ खेळतो वृंदावनी !
लुब्ध झाल्या त्या गौळणी...! || 3 ||

रचना : संत जनाबाई

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🔤 English Transliteration:

Hari majha sawala, sawala Hari majha sawala!
Majhe achade bachade chakude, gave rupade rupade rupade
Pangharu ghalte kuchade kuchade kuchade,
Hari majha sawala, sawala Hari majha sawala! ||Dhru||

Payi painjan vajati khunkhun, yane bhulavilya gopibala!
Hari majha sawala, sawala Hari majha sawala! ||1||

Hari majha ge naintal, kariti bhuvanit ghongata,
To ka nande tribhuvani!
Hari majha sawala, sawala Hari majha sawala ||2||

Aise Devajiche gali... pendya Sudamyachi jodi...
Balibhadra tyacha gali... Jani mhane...
Jani mhane... Tu Chakrapani, khel khelto Vrindavani!
Lubdh jhalya tya gaulani...! ||3||

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🌸 English Meaning:

Hari, my Lord, is dark and beautiful—my beloved Krishna!
Even the little ones in our home joyfully sing of His form,
As I wrap them in colorful blankets,
They chant again and again—Hari, my beautiful dark one! ||Dhru||

The jingling of anklets on His feet enchants the young gopis,
Such is the charm of my beloved Krishna! ||1||

He is the light of my eyes, whirling through all creation—
Yet why does He not reside forever in the three worlds? ||2||

This is the playful Lord of Janabai’s heart—
With Sudama as His companion, Balarama by His side...
Jani says: You, O Chakrapani, play divine games in Vrindavan,
And the cowherd girls are all captivated by You! ||3||

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🪔 Reflection:

This bhajan by Sant Janabai is a lyrical celebration of Krishna's divine charm—His sweet, playful nature, and how He effortlessly wins the hearts of even children and gopis alike. The refrain “Hari majha sawala” is not just a statement about Krishna’s dark beauty, but a heart’s intimate claim over the Lord.

The imagery of children singing, of gopis enchanted by the sound of His anklets, and of the Divine play in Vrindavan, brings out Janabai’s spiritual lens where everyday life becomes an extension of divine love. Krishna isn’t a distant god but a member of her household, wrapped in blankets and sung to with affection.

By naming Sudama, Balabhadra, and invoking Vrindavan, Janabai places herself in the eternal lila (divine play) of the Lord. This is not mythology for her—it is lived devotion. The bhajan ends with a profound surrender, where Jani sees herself among the gopis, lost in the Lord’s enchanting play. The simplicity of the language hides a deeply rich bhakti rasa, where surrender, sweetness, and longing merge.

✍️ Lyrics: Sant Janabai
🎤 Singer : Ajit Kadkade
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Enu olle Hariye ninna / ಏನು ಒಲ್ಲೆ ಹರಿಯೇ

ಏನು ಒಲ್ಲೆ ಹರಿಯೇ ನಿನ್ನ ಸ್ತುತಿಸಿ ಕೇಳುವುದು                 || ಪ  ||

ಜ್ಞಾನ ಭಕ್ತಿ ಕೊಡು ಎಮಗೆ ಇದೊಂದೇ ದೊಡ್ಡದು              || ಅ.ಪ ||

ಒಂದು ನೆವದಿಂದ ಎನ್ನ ಕಾಡಿದವರಿಗೆ

ಹೊನ್ನು ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಗಂಡು ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಆಗಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ

ಕಂದಿ ಕುಂದಿ ಎನ್ನ ಬಾಧೆ ಪಡಿಸಿದವರಿಗೆ

ಕನ್ಯಾ ದಾನದ ಫಲ ಬಂದು ತಟ್ಟಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ                   || ೧ ||   

ಹಿಂದೆ ನನ್ನ ಬೈದವರೆಲ್ಲಾ ಚೆಂದಾಗಿರಲಿ

ಮುಂದೆ ನನ್ನ ಬೈವುಯವರೆಲ್ಲಾ ಅಂದಣವೇರಲಿ 

ಕುಂದು ಇಟ್ಟವರೆಲ್ಲ ಕುದುರೆಯ ಕಟ್ಟಿ ಬಾಳಲಿ

ಬಂದು ಒದ್ದವರಿಗೆ ಭತ್ತದ ಗದ್ದೆ ಬೆಳೆಯಲಿ                        || ೨ || 

ಜನರೊಳಗೆ ಮಾನಭಂಗ ಮಾಡಿದವರಿಗೆ

ಜೇನು ತುಪ್ಪ ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಊಟ ಆಗಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ

ಹಾನಿ ಬಾರದಂತಹ ಲೋಕ ಆಗಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ

ಮಹಾನುಭಾವ ಮುಕ್ತಿಯ ಕೊಡುವ ನೆಲೆಯಾದಿಕೇಶವ         || ೩ ||

 ಕೃತಿ: ಶ್ರೀ ಕನಕ ದಾಸರು

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🔤 English Transliteration:

Enu olle Hariye ninna stutisi keluvudu
|| Pa ||
Jnana bhakti kodu emage idonde doddadu
|| A.P ||

Ondu nevadinda enna kaadidavarige
Honnu hennu gandu makkalu agali avarige
Kandi kundi enna badhe padisidavarige
Kanya danada phala bandu tattali avarige
||1||

Hinde nanna baidavarella chandagirali
Munde nanna baivuyavarella andanaverali
Kundu ittavarella kudureya katti baalali
Bandu oddavarige bhattada gadde beleyali
||2||

Janarolage manabhanga madidavarige
Jenu tuppa sakkare oota agali avarige
Haani baradantaha loka agali avarige
Mahanubhava muktiya koduva neleyadikeshava
||3||

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🌸 English Meaning:

O Hari, I dont know what I should ask after singing your glories, give us wisdom and devotion? That alone is our greatest treasure. || Pa ||

To those who have troubled me for no reason—
may they be blessed with gold, family, and children.
Even those who have tormented me—
may they receive the fruits of offering their daughters in sacred marriage.
||1||

Let those who once criticized me become beautiful,
and those who still do, let them be adorned with grace.
Let those who obstructed me live with joy,
and those who came to quarrel—may their rice fields flourish.
||2||

To those who brought me public humiliation—
may they enjoy feasts of honey, ghee, and sugar.
May their world be free from any harm.
O Adikeshava, great liberator—may they attain the realm of moksha.
||3||

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🪔 Reflection:

This bhajan is a beautiful embodiment of unconditional goodwill and deep spiritual maturity. Instead of harboring resentment, the devotee offers blessings to those who caused pain or humiliation. It reflects a state where inner devotion is untouched by external harm, and love triumphs over retribution.

The bhakta doesn’t pray for personal gain but for wisdom and devotion—true riches on the spiritual path. The verses call upon divine grace not to punish the wrongdoers, but to elevate them. The tone is one of expansive compassion, echoing the highest teachings of saints who saw divinity even in those who opposed them.

Such bhajans remind us that the true measure of devotion lies not in ritual, but in the strength to forgive, bless, and transcend.

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Singer - Mysore Ramachandrachar Music director - B.V.Srinivas Lyricist -Kanaka Dasaru

Taal bole chipalila / टाळ बोले चिपळीला

🎼 Lyrics in Marathi:
ताल बोले चिपळीला नाच माझ्या संग
देवाजीच्या दारी आज रंगला अभंग ॥धृ॥

दरबारी आले रंक आणि राव
सारे एकरूप नाही भेदभाव
गाऊ नाचू सारे होऊनी नि:संग ॥1॥

जनसेवेपायी काया झिजवावी
घाव सोसुनिया मने रिझवावी
ताल देऊनी हा बोलतो मृदंग ॥2॥

ब्रम्हानंदी देह बुडूनिया जाई
एक एक खांब वारकरी होई
कैलासाचा नाथ झाला पांडुरंग ॥3॥

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🔤 English Transliteration:

Taal bole chipalila naach majhya sang
Devajichya daari aaj rangla abhang ||Dhru||

Darbaari aale rank aani raav
Saare ekaroop naahi bhedbhaav
Gau naachu saare houuni nisang ||1||

Jansevepaayi kaaya jhijavaavi
Ghaav sosuniya mane rijhavaavi
Taal deouni haa bolto mridang ||2||

Brahmaanandi deh budooniya jaai
Ek ek khaamb waarkari hoi
Kailasacha naath jhaala Pandurang ||3||

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🌸 English Meaning:
The taal calls to the cymbals, come dance with me!
At the doorstep of the Lord, today is a celebration of unending devotion. ||Dhru||

Beggar and king have come to the royal court—
All are one; there is no distinction or pride.
We sing and dance, free from all attachment. ||1||

Offer your body in service of humanity,
Endure the blows, yet melt hearts with love—
Let your rhythm speak like the mridangam. ||2||

Immersed in divine bliss, the body forgets itself.
Each pillar becomes a pilgrim in this devotion.
The Lord of Kailasa has taken form as Pandurang. ||3||

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🪔 Reflection:
This powerful abhang  beautifully captures the spirit of collective devotion where musical instruments, common people, and kings unite at the feet of the Divine. The opening verse sets a scene of joyous surrender—where rhythm itself becomes a medium of union with God.

There’s a deep message of equality here. In the divine court, there are no hierarchies—only oneness. The second verse reminds us that true service requires sacrifice, resilience, and inner sweetness. The beating of the mridang becomes symbolic of both pain and divine expression.

The final verse elevates this collective joy into divine absorption. When devotion deepens, identity dissolves. Each devotee, like a pillar, stands strong in faith. The imagery of Lord Shiva himself becoming Pandurang suggests the supreme merging of forms in the house of bhakti. A call to dance not just with the body, but with the soul.

Lyricist: Jagdish Khebudkar

Singer : Pt.Bhimsen Joshi

Brahmandadolage arasinodalu | ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಂಡದೊಳಗೆ ಅರಸಿನೋಡಲು

🎵 Kannada Lyrics

ಕೆಲವು ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಆನೆ ಕುದುರೆ ಮೇಲ್ಮೆರೆಸುವೆ
ಕೆಲವು ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಬರಿಗಾಲಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸುವೆ
ಕೆಲವು ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೃಷ್ಟಾನ್ನವುಣಿಸುವೆ
ಕೆಲವು ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪವಾಸವಿರಿಸುವೆ
ನಿನ್ನ ಮಹಿಮೆಯ ನೀನೆ ಬಲ್ಲೆಯೊ
ಪುರಂದರವಿಠಲ ನಮ್ಮವರೆಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾಯೋ ಅನವರತ ಪುರಂದರ ವಿಠ್ಠಲ ॥೧॥

ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಂಡದೊಳಗೆ ಅರಸಿ ನೋಡಲು, ನಮ್ಮೂರೇ ವಾಸಿ
ರಮ್ಮೆಯರಸನು ಸರ್ವದಾ ವಾಸಿಪ, ಸುಮ್ಮಾನದಿ ತಾನು ॥೨॥

ಜನನ ಮರಣವಿಲ್ಲ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ, ಉಣುವ ದುಃಖವಿಲ್ಲ
ಅನುಜ ತನುಜರು ಅಲ್ಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಅನುಮಾನದ ಸೊಲ್ಲೇ ಇಲ್ಲ ॥೩॥

ನಿದ್ರೆಯು ಅಲ್ಲಿಲ್ಲ, ರೋಗೋ-ಪದ್ರಗಳಿಲ್ಲ
ಕ್ಷುದ್ರಜನಂಗಳು ಅಲ್ಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಸ-ಮುದ್ರಶಯನ ಬಲ್ಲ ಎಲ್ಲ ॥೪॥

ಸಾಧು ಜನರ ಕೂಡೆ, ಮೋಕ್ಷಕೆ, ಸಾಧನೆಗಳ ಮಾಡೆ
ಮಾಧವ ಪುರಂದರವಿಟ್ಠಲರಾಯನು, ಆದರಿಸುವನೆಲ್ಲ ಬಲ್ಲೆ ॥೫॥

ಕೃತಿ: ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು

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🔤 English Transliteration

Kelavu kaaladalli aane kudure melmerisuve
Kelavu kaaladalli barikaalalli nadesuve
Kelavu kaaladalli mr̥shṭaannavuṇisuve
Kelavu kaaladalli upavaasavirisuve
Ninna mahimeya neene balleyo
Purandara Vittala nammavarella kaayo anavarata Purandara Vittala ||1||

Brahmaandadolage arasi noodalu, nammure vaasi
Rammeyarasanu sarvadaa vaasipa, summaanadi taanu ||2||

Janana maranavilla, alli, unuva duḥkhavilla
Anuja tanujaru allilla, anumaanada solle illa ||3||

Nidreyu allilla, rogo-padragalu illa
Kshudra janangalu allilla, sa-mudrashayana balla ella ||4||

Saadhu janara koode, mokshake, saadhanegala maade
Maadhava Purandara Vittalaraayanu, aadarisuvenella balle ||5||

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🌸 English Meaning

Sometimes, by Your divine play, I am seated on elephants and horses,
Sometimes, by Your will, I walk with bare feet.
Sometimes You feed me rich, luxurious meals,
At other times, You keep me in deep fasting.
This mysterious play of life—only You understand it,
O Purandara Vittala, eternal protector of us all. ||1||

Search across the universe,
But You reside right in our own town.
The King of all beauties is always present—
Still and silent in His glory. ||2||

There’s no birth or death there,
No pain of hunger.
No brothers or sons exist there,
No arguments or doubts arise. ||3||

There is no sleep, no disease or affliction,
No petty-minded people—
Only the One who reclines upon the ocean,
Who knows everything. ||4||

In the company of the virtuous,
We make efforts for liberation.
And Madhava, the beloved Vittala of Purandara,
Graciously accepts them all. ||5||

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🪔 Reflection

This ugabhoga by Purandara Dasa gently lays out the truth of life’s changing nature—sometimes grand, sometimes bare—and reminds us that the deeper mystery lies in divine will. Whether we experience luxury or scarcity, joy or fasting, the Lord alone knows the deeper meaning of these shifts. The first verse reflects surrender, acknowledging that we are not the doers—He is.

The following verses elevate the discourse beyond worldly life. Purandara Dasa speaks of a divine realm beyond time and dualities—where there is no death, hunger, or sorrow, and where God resides not in some distant heaven but here, amidst us, in the simplest of settings. It's a deeply reassuring vision that reminds us of divinity within reach.

The final verse beautifully calls out the path to liberation—satsanga and sincere effort. It is not through renunciation alone but through heartfelt striving and divine grace that we move toward moksha. Purandara’s words are simple but pierce through illusion. They do not moralize but inspire. A devotee reads this and feels: "Yes, let me be in His shelter, whatever life brings." A soft surrender with powerful faith.

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Composer : Sri Purandaradasaru

Singer: Shirali Vikram Prabhu

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Anudina Ninna Nenedu | ಅನುದಿನ ನಿನ್ನ ನೆನೆದು

Kannada Lyrics

ಅನುದಿನ ನಿನ್ನ ನೆನೆದು
ಮನವು ನಿನ್ನಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಲಿ ||ಪ||

ದುಃಖ ಸುಖ ಲೆಕ್ಕಿಸದೆ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಫಲ ಮುಂದರಿಸೆ
ಮಿಕ್ಕುತ್ತ ಸೊಕ್ಕಿ ಮೋಹಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿಕ್ಕದೆ ||1||

ನಿನ್ನ ಗುಣ ವರ್ಣಿಸುತ ನಿನ್ನವರ ಮನ್ನಿಸುತ
ನಿನ್ನ ಪಾವನ್ನ ಲಾವಣ್ಯ ಧ್ಯಾನಿಸೆ ||2||

ಸಂತೋಷ ನಿರಂತರವು ಸಂತ ಜನ ಸಹವಾಸವು
ಶಾಂತತ್ವವಾಂತು ಮಹಾಂತಧೈರ್ಯದಿ ||3||

ಭಕ್ತಿ ಸುವಿರಕ್ತಿ ಜ್ಞಾನ ಮುಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಕಾರಣ
ಚಿತ್ತದೊಳಿತ್ತೆಲ್ಲ ಹೊತ್ತು ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ||4||

ಪ್ರಿಯ ಶ್ರೀಲಕ್ಷುಮಿನಾರಾಯಣ ಪರಾಯಣನ
ಧೈರ್ಯದಂತರ್ಯ ಗಾಂಭೀರ್ಯ ಭಾವದಿ ||5||

ಕೃತಿ: ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು

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English Transliteration

Anudina ninna nenedu
manavu ninnali nillali ||pa||

Duhkha sukha lekkisade mukhya phala mundarise
mikkutta sokki mohakke sikkade ||1||

Ninna guna varnisuta ninnavara mannisuta
ninna pavanna lavanya dhyanise ||2||

Santosha nirantaravu santajana sahavasavu
shantatvavantu mahanta dhairyadi ||3||

Bhakti suvirakti jnana muktige mukhya karana
chittadolittella hottu hottige ||4||

Priya shri Lakshuminarayana parayanan
dhairyadantarya gambhirya bhavadi ||5||

🌸 English Meaning

Remembering You every single day,
may my mind rest only in You. || 

Without counting joy or sorrow,
I seek the ultimate fruit alone—
never lost in indulgence,
never trapped in delusion. || 1 ||

Singing Your virtues joyfully,
honouring Your dear devotees,
my mind meditates only
on Your pure and sacred beauty. || 2 ||

With joy flowing endlessly,
in the company of the noble and wise,
my heart remains in deep peace,
filled with silent strength and courage. || 3 ||

Devotion, detachment, and wisdom—
the three keys that open the door to liberation.
May these fill my heart and mind
with every passing moment. || 4 ||

O beloved of Shri Lakshminarayana,
firm in courage, depth, and truth—
let my heart dwell in Your grace
with unwavering resolve. || 5 ||

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🪷 Reflection

This bhajan emphasizes daily remembrance of God, unwavering inner focus, and the pursuit of higher spiritual goals over worldly distractions. It encourages cultivating devotion, detachment, and wisdom through saintly company, meditation, and surrender to Lord Lakshminarayana. The central message is clear: Let the mind find peace and purpose in the Divine alone.

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https://youtu.be/B6bfng8wf8Q?si=TmfrnP_FoCxVpQGn

Lyricist: Purandara Daasaru

Singer : Narasimha Nayak

Kolu kolenna kole | ಕೋಲು ಕೋಲೆನ್ನ ಕೋಲೆ

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🎼 Lyrics in Kannada:

ಕೋಲು ಕೋಲೆನ್ನ ಕೋಲೆ
ಕೋಲೆ ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರುವಿನಾ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ಪ ||

ಶಿಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ನಿಗಮಗೋಚರ ರಾಕ್ಷಸನಾ ಕೊಂದು
ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ವೇದವನುಳುಹಿದ ಕ್ಷಿತಿಯೊಳು
ಮತ್ಸ್ಯಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೧ ||

ಧರ್ಮ ನಡೆಯಲಾಗಿ ಮರ್ಮವ ತಾಳಿದ
ಕರ್ಮಹರ ಶ್ರೀಮೂರ್ತಿಯು ಧರೆಯ ಪೊತ್ತ
ಕೂರ್ಮಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೨ ||

ಧರೆಯ ಕದ್ದಸುರನಾ ಕೋರೆದಾಡಿಂದ ಸೀಳಿ
ಹೋರಿಹೊಯಿದ ನರಹರಿ ಧರೆಯ ಗೆದ್ದ
ವರಾಹಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೩ ||

ತರಳ ಪ್ರಹ್ಲಾದಗಾಗಿ ದುರುಳ ದೈತ್ಯನ ಕೊಂದು
ಕರುಳ್ ವನಮಾಲೆಯ ಧರಿಸಿದ ಹರಿ
ನರಸಿಂಹಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೪ ||

ನೇಮಿಸಿ ಮೂರು ಪಾದ ಭೂಮಿಯ ಬೇಡಿದ
ಹೆಮ್ಮಿಯ ಪರಿಹರಿಸಿದ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣನಾಗಿ
ವಾಮನಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೫ ||

ಆಜ್ಞೆಯ ಮೀರಿದ ಅಗ್ರಜಳಾ ಶಿರ
ಶೀಘ್ರದಿಂದ ಇಳುಹಿದ ಶಿರವನು
ಭಾರ್ಗವರಾಮನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೬ ||

ಕಾಮದಿಂದೊಯ್ದ ಸೀತೆ ತಾಮಸದವನ ಕೊಂದು
ನೇಮ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದ ಇಳೆಯೊಳ ಶ್ಯಾಮವರ್ಣ
ರಾಮಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೭ ||

ದುಷ್ಟ ದೈತ್ಯರನೆಲ್ಲ ಕುಟ್ಟಿ ಮಡುಹಿದ
ನೆಟ್ಟನೆ ಗಿರಿಯನೆತ್ತಿದ ಬೊಟ್ಟಿಲೆ
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೮ ||

ಕದ್ದು ತ್ರಿಪುರ ಹೋಗಿ ಇದ್ದ ಸತಿಯರ ವ್ರತ
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಯ ತಾನು ಅಳಿದನು ಬುದ್ಧಿಯಲಿ
ಬೌದ್ಧಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೯ ||

ಮಲ್ಲ ಮಾನ್ಯರನೆಲ್ಲ ಹಲ್ಲು ಮುರಿಯಲು
ನಲ್ಲ ತೇಜಿಯನೇರಿದ ಬಲ್ಹ್ಯಾನಾಗಿ
ಕಲ್ಕ್ಯಾವತಾರನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೧೦ ||

ವಸ್ತು ಪರಾತ್ಪರ ವಿಸ್ತಾರದೋರಲಾಗಿ
ಹತ್ತಾವತಾರ ಧರಿಸಿದ ಮಹಿಪತಿ
ಅಂತರಾತ್ಮನ ಬಲಗೊಂಬೆ ಕೋಲೆ || ೧೧ ||

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🔤 English Transliteration :

Kolu kolenna kole
Kole Shri Guruvina balagombe kole || P ||

Shikshisi nigamagochara raakshasana kondu
Rakshisi vedavanuluhida kshitiyolu
Matsyavatara balagombe kole || 1 ||

Dharma nadeyalagi marmava taalida
Karmahara Shrimurtiyu dhareya potta
Koormavatara balagombe kole || 2 ||

Dhareya kaddasurana koredadainda seeli
Horihoyida Narahari dhareya gedda
Varahavatara balagombe kole || 3 ||

Tarala Prahladagagi durula daityana kondu
Karul vanamaleya dharisida Hari
Narasimhavatara balagombe kole || 4 ||

Nemisi mooru paada bhoomiya bedida
Hemmiya pariharisi Brahmananagi
Vamanavatara balagombe kole || 5 ||

Aajñeya meerida agrajala shirah
Shighradindali iluhida shiravanu
Bhargava Ramana balagombe kole || 6 ||

Kaamadindoyda Seete taamasadavana kondu
Nema sthaapisida ileyolu shyamavarna
Ramavatara balagombe kole || 7 ||

Dushta daityarunella kutti maduhida
Nettane giriyanetthida bottile
Krishnavatara balagombe kole || 8 ||

Kaddu Tripura hogi idda satiyara vrata
Siddhiya taanu alidanu buddhiyali
Bauddhavatara balagombe kole || 9 ||

Malla maanyarunella hallu muriyalu
Nalla tejiyanerida balhyanagi
Kalkyavatara balagombe kole || 10 ||

Vastu paratpara vistaadaroralagi
Hattavatara dharisida mahipati
Antaratmana balagombe kole || 11 ||

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🌸 English Meaning:

Let me sing and dance,
to the rhythm of the stick, as I praise the mighty Guru’s puppet || P ||

He who appeared as the fish (Matsya) avatar,
to destroy the demon who stole the Vedas, and saved the sacred scriptures ||1||

He bore the weight of the earth as the turtle (Koorma),
to support the churning of the ocean and restore balance ||2||

He emerged as the boar (Varaha),
fought the demon who stole the Earth, and rescued her ||3||

For Prahlada’s sake, he came as Narasimha,
destroyed the tyrant Hiranyakashipu and upheld dharma ||4||

As Vamana, he appeared as a Brahmin boy,
and with three steps, reclaimed the universe from Bali ||5||

He came as Parashurama to humble arrogant kings,
and swiftly removed the ego of Kshatriyas ||6||

As Rama, he destroyed the demon Ravana,
and upheld dharma with gentle valor ||7||

As Krishna, he lifted Govardhan,
and crushed evil demons, protecting dharma ||8||

As Buddha, he taught wisdom and renunciation,
bringing an end to blind ritual and selfish acts ||9||

As Kalki, he will come to destroy the wicked at the end of the age,
riding a white horse with radiant energy ||10||

These ten avatars are the divine forms of the Supreme Lord,
manifested to protect righteousness and guide the world ||11||

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🪔 Reflection:

This bhajan is a rhythmic and reverent celebration of the Dashavatara—the ten divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu. With each stanza, the devotee dances to the beat of a stick (ಕೋಲೆ), symbolizing surrender, rhythm of creation, and joy in divine remembrance.

The poet connects each avatar not just with mythological stories, but with their spiritual symbolism: protection of truth, destruction of ego, and restoration of cosmic balance. Through this joyous expression, devotion becomes dance, remembrance becomes movement, and each divine story becomes personal truth.

Such songs were often sung in village processions and by bhakti saints to inspire simple people toward deep spiritual truths—with no theology, just love and rhythm.

Lyrics : Mahipathidasaru

Singer : Mysore Ramachandrachar

Yere yere majhya Rama | येरे येरे माझ्या रामा

 

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🎼 Lyrics in Marathi:

येरे येरे माझ्या रामा ।
मनमोहन मेघःश्यामा ॥ १ ॥

संतमिसें भेटी ।
देंई देंई कृपा गोष्‍टी ॥ २ ॥

आमची चुकवी जन्म व्याधी ।
आह्यां देंई हो समाधी ॥ ३ ॥

जनी ह्मणे चक्रपाणी ।
करीं ऐसी हो करणी ॥ ४ ॥

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🔤 English Transliteration :

Yere yere majhya Rama
Manmohan Meghashyama ||1||

Santamise bheti
Denei denei krupa goshti ||2||

Amchi chukavi janma vyadhi
Aahyan denei ho samadhi ||3||

Jani mhane Chakrapani
Karim aisi ho karani ||4||

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🌸 English Meaning:

Come, come to me, O my Rama—
the dark-complexioned one who enchants the mind. ||1||

Meet me in the company of saints,
and keep blessing me with divine stories. ||2||

Remove the deep suffering of many births,
and bless us all with inner peace. ||3||

Jani says, O Chakrapani (Lord Vishnu),
may You act in such a way for us. ||4||

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🪔 Reflection:

This short yet profound bhajan is a tender call from the heart of a devotee to the beloved Lord Rama, who is addressed here as Meghashyama—the one with the complexion of rain clouds. The tone is simple and personal, reflecting a devotee’s longing for divine company and healing.

The presence of saints, or satsang, is revered here as the medium through which blessings and grace flow. The devotee seeks release from the deep-rooted afflictions of birth and samsara—not merely physical pain but the existential suffering of separation from the Divine. The final verse is a surrender: "Let the Lord act in such a way that all pain ends and divine union is attained."

These lines carry the soft strength of bhakti, where love, faith, and surrender unite in the simplest of words. They are as much a prayer as a declaration of trust.

Lyrics : Santa Janaabayee Rendered By: Kiran Kamath Mumbai

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Tujhe naam aale othi | तुझे नाम आले ओठी

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🎼 Lyrics in Marathi:

तुझे नाम आले ओठी
सुर भारावले
अंतरंगी बाह्यअंगी
मन हरवले || १ ||

नको झांज चिपळ्या वीणा
नको भिन्न राग
झोपेतही विवेकाला
येते आहे जाग रे || २ ||

आनंदाचा डोह मन
आनंद किनारा
विकाराच्या शेवाळ्याला
नसे तेथ थारा रे || ३ ||

भाव अंतरीचे हळवे
जसे जुई फुलं
स्वतःच्याच सुगंधाची
स्वतःलाच भुल रे || ४ ||

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🔤 English Transliteration :

Tujhe naam aale othi
Sur bharavale
Antarangi baahyaangi
Man haravale || 1 ||

Nako jhanj chipalya veena
Nako bhinna raag
Zhopetahi vivekala
Yete aahe jaag re || 2 ||

Anandacha doh man
Anand kinaara
Vikarachya shevaalyaala
Nase teth thaara re || 3 ||

Bhaav antariche halave
Jase jui phula
Swatachyach sugandhachi
Swatalach bhul re || 4 ||

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🌸 English Meaning:

Your name touched my lips,
and the melodies swelled with emotion.
From within and without,
my mind is lost in You. || 1 ||

No need for cymbals, veena, or elaborate tunes—
even in sleep,
the inner wisdom stays awake. || 2 ||

The mind becomes a deep lake of joy,
with a peaceful shore of bliss.
There is no place there
for the moss of worldly desires. || 3 ||

The delicate emotions within
are like jasmine flowers—
enchanted by their own fragrance,
they fall in love with themselves. || 4 ||

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🪔 Reflection:

This soulful bhajan is a quiet celebration of divine remembrance. The poet expresses that just the utterance of God's name transforms both the inner and outer worlds. Unlike ritualistic expressions of devotion, this is the bhakti of stillness—where the soul awakens not through instruments, but through silence, awareness, and love.

The imagery is subtle yet powerful—bliss as a deep lake without the weeds of desire, or the heart's feelings as jasmine that gets lost in its own fragrance. It reflects the inner beauty of devotion that needs no audience, no drama—only presence. This is the kind of surrender that goes beyond noise and tradition, and becomes a gentle, continuous awareness of the divine.

Singer: Ajit Kadkade

Music: Ajit Kadkade

Lyrics: Smita Mahatre

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Poorva janmadali naa maadida | ಪೂರ್ವ ಜನ್ಮದಲಿ ನಾ ಮಾಡಿದ ಪಾಪದಿಂ

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🎼 Lyrics in Kannada:

ಪೂರ್ವ ಜನ್ಮದಲಿ ನಾ ಮಾಡಿದ ಪಾಪದಿಂ ದುರ್ವಿಯೊಳು ಜನಿಸಿದೆನು ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೧||
ಕಾರುಣ್ಯ ನಿಧಿ ಎನ್ನ ಕಾಯಬೇಕಯ್ಯ ಹರಿ ವಾರಿಜ ನಾಭ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೨|| ಪೂರ್ವ ಜನ್ಮದಲಿ ||

ಹುಟ್ಟಿದಂದಿಂದಿಗು ಸುಖವೆಂಬುದನು ಅರಿಯೆ ಕಷ್ಟ ಪಡುತಿಹೆನಯ್ಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾ ||೩||
ದಟ್ಟ ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯ ವನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸದಿರೆ ದೂರು ತಟ್ಟುವುದು ನಿನಗಯ್ಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೪||

ಕಾಸಿನ ಆಸೆಯನು ಮಾಡಿ ಬಹುದಿನದಿಂದ ಆಯಾಸದೊಳಗಿಹೆನು ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೫||
ಆಸೆಯನು ಬಿಡಿಸೆಮಗೆ ದೋಷವನು ಪರಿಹರಿಸು ಸಾಸಿರ ನಾಮದ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೬|| ಪೂರ್ವ ಜನ್ಮದಲಿ ||

ಮುಟ್ಟಲಂಜುವರು ಬಂದುಗಳು ಕಂಡರೆ ಎನ್ನ ಅಟ್ಟಿಕೊಳುತಿಹರಯ್ಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೭||
ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲ ಶಿಶು ಬಾಯ ಬಿಡುವತೆರೆದಂತೆ ಕಂಗೆಟ್ಟು ಶೋಕಿಸುವೆನು ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೮||

ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಿಯು ಇಲ್ಲ ಬಂಧು ಬಳಗವೂ ಇಲ್ಲ ಇಂದೆನಗೆ ಗತಿಯೇನು ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೧೧||
ಮಂದರಧರ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರ ವಿಠ್ಠಲ ನೀ ಬಂದು ನೆಲೆಯಾಗಯ್ಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ||೧೨|| ಪೂರ್ವ ಜನ್ಮದಲಿ ||

ಕೃಷ್ಣಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾ

ಕೃತಿ: ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರು

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🔤 English Transliteration :

Poorva janmadali naa maadida paapadin durviyolu janisidenu Krishna ||1||
Karunya nidhi enna kaayabekayya Hari vaarija naabha Shri Krishna ||2|| Poorva janmadali ||

Huttidandindigu sukhavembudanu ariye kashta padutihenayya Krishna ||3||
Datta daaridryavanu parihaarisadire dooru tattuvudu ninagayya Krishna ||4||

Kaasina aasayanu maadi bahudinadinda aayasadolagihenu Krishna ||5||
Aasayanu bidisemage doshavanu parihaarisu saasira naamada Shri Krishna ||6|| Poorva janmadali ||

Muttalanjuvaru bandugalu kandare enna attikolutiharayya Krishna ||7||
Tottilla shishu baayi biduvateredante kangeTTu shokisuvanu Krishna ||8||

Tande taayiyu illa bandhu balagavoo illa indenanage gatiyenu Krishna ||9||
Mandaradhara Shri Purandara Vitthala nee bandu nelayagayya Krishna ||10|| Poorva janmadali ||

Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna

Composer : Purandaradasaru

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🌸 English Meaning:

In my previous birth, due to the sins I committed, I have now taken birth in a miserable condition, O Krishna.
O Ocean of Mercy, please protect me, O lotus-naveled Hari, Sri Krishna.

From the moment of birth, I have not known comfort. I suffer every day, O Krishna.
If you don’t remove this thick blanket of poverty, I will be left with only complaints, O Krishna.

For years I’ve been trapped in desires for money and have been toiling endlessly, O Krishna.
Please free me from these attachments and forgive my sins, O Krishna of eternal name.

Even close ones hesitate to touch me; they push me away, O Krishna.
Like a crying baby left in a cradle, I am lost and full of sorrow, O Krishna.

I have no father, no mother, no relatives. What is my destiny now, O Krishna?
O mountain-lifter, O Purandara Vitthala, please come and make your home in my heart, O Krishna.

Krishna… Krishna… Krishna… Krishna…

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🪔 Reflection:

This heart-wrenching bhajan by Purandaradasaru is a soul’s cry for divine grace amidst worldly suffering. The singer acknowledges the karmic cause of their current condition but turns to Krishna—the symbol of eternal love and compassion—for relief and redemption. The honesty in helplessness, the deep yearning, and the spiritual surrender reflected here mirror the journeys of many seekers burdened by life’s hardships.

Despite the pain, the bhajan never loses sight of the divine. It’s a call to Krishna to not just help—but to dwell within the devotee, bringing peace where no worldly relationship or possession can. In its simplicity, this bhajan teaches us the ultimate truth: when the world fails, divine refuge never does.

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Singer : Puttur Narasimha Nayak

Guruji, tum bin mera kaun? | गुरुजी, तुम बिन मेरा कौन

गुरुजी, तुम बिन मेरा कौन?
गुरुजी, तुम बिन मेरा कौन?
इस जगत में भीड़ा भयो भारी,
तुम ही मेरे पालनहार।
गुरुजी, तुम बिन मेरा कौन? || प ||

भवसागर में फँसी नाव जब,
तुम ही थे न केवल पार लगाने।
तुम्हारी छाया ऐसो रह्यो जी,
थारी जाऊँ भव पार।

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English Transliteration:

Guruji, tum bin mera kaun?
Guruji, tum bin mera kaun?
Is jagat mein bheeda bhayo bhaari,
Tum hi mere paalanhār.
Guruji, tum bin mera kaun? || Pa ||

Bhavsāgar mein fansi nāv jab,
Tum hi the na keval paar lagāne.
Tumhārī chhāyā aiso rahyo jī,
Thārī jāū̃ bhav pār.

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English Meaning:

O Guruji, without you—who do I have?
In this vast, crowded world,
You alone are my true guardian and sustainer.
O Guruji, without you—who do I have? || Chorus ||

When the boat of life was stuck in the ocean of existence,
It was only you who came to carry it safely across.
The shelter of your presence was so divine—
That under its shade, I crossed over to the shore of liberation.

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Reflection:

This heartfelt bhajan is a soul’s call to the Guru—the divine guide and protector who leads us through the darkness of worldly suffering to the light of self-realization. With touching simplicity, it acknowledges the helplessness one feels amidst life’s struggles and the unshakable trust placed in the Guru’s grace.

The image of a boat stuck in the ocean represents our human life caught in the currents of karma, illusion, and pain. The Guru, here, is not just a teacher but a savior, whose presence alone enables us to cross the ocean of samsāra. The mention of “Guruji’s shadow” symbolizes the deep peace and safety that comes under the spiritual master's care.

In today’s chaotic world, this bhajan is a gentle reminder to remain anchored in faith. When confused, tired, or afraid, turning toward the Guru—whether in physical form or inner connection—brings calm, clarity, and direction. Offer this song as a prayer from your heart, and feel the quiet strength it invokes.

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Modalondipe ninage Gananatha | ಮೊದಲೊಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ

ಮೊದಲೊಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ

ದೇವಾ ವಂದಿಪೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ
ಬಂದ ವಿಘ್ನಗಳ ಕಳೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ಪ ||

ಆದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನ್ನ ಪಾದ ಪೂಜಿಸಿದ ಧರ್ಮರಾಯ
ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೧ ||

ಅಂದು ರಾವಣನು ಮದದಿಂದ ನಿನ್ನ ಪೂಜಿಸದೆ
ಸಂದ ರಣದಲಿ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೨ ||

ಮಂಗಳ ಮೂರುತಿ ಗುರು ರಂಗ ವಿಠಲನ ಪಾದ
ಹಿಂಗದೆ ಭಜಿಪೆ ಗಣನಾಥಾ || ೩ ||

ರಚನೆ: ಶ್ರೀ ಪಾದ ರಾಯರು

English Transliteration:

Modalondipe ninage Gananatha
Devaa vandipe ninage Gananatha
Banda vighnagala kale Gananatha || Pa ||

Aadiyalli ninna paada poojisida Dharmaraya
Saadhisida raajya Gananatha || 1 ||

Andu Raavananu madadinda ninna poojisade
Sanda ranadali Gananatha || 2 ||

Mangala moorthi Guru Ranga Vittalana paada
Hingade bhajipe Gananatha || 3 ||

Composer : Sri Padarayaru

English Meaning:

First, I offer salutations to you, O Gananatha!
O Lord, I bow to you again and again,
You are the one who removes all obstacles that come my way. || Pa ||

At the beginning, King Dharmaraya worshipped your holy feet,
And through that devotion, he attained a great kingdom. || 1 ||

Once, proud Ravana ignored your worship,
And in battle, he suffered defeat. || 2 ||

I worship the auspicious form, the feet of Guru Ranga Vittala,
Without fail, I always remember and praise you, O Gananatha! || 3 ||

Reflection:

This soulful Kannada bhajan invokes Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles and the first deity worshipped in all auspicious beginnings. Each verse provides a contrasting perspective on devotion and neglect: how King Yudhishthira gained fortune through worship, and how Ravana’s pride led to downfall by ignoring Ganesha’s grace.

The composition reminds us that success, peace, and spiritual progress begin with humility and prayer. Ganesha is not just a symbol of beginning rituals, but the energy that clears confusion, ego, and hindrances from our life path. Devotees are encouraged to not merely recite, but deeply reflect upon the bhajan’s message: surrender at the divine feet brings inner and outer victory.

In daily life, starting each action—be it work, study, or prayer—with remembrance of Lord Ganesha brings clarity and removes unseen blocks. Let this bhajan be your daily invocation to the divine remover of obstacles.

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Singer : Narasimha Nayak

O ennu baa Ganapa | ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ

ಗಜಾನನಂ ಭೂತಗಣಾದಿ ಸೇವಿತಂ
ಕಪಿತ್ತ ಜಂಭೂ ಫಲಸಾರ ಭಕ್ಷಿತಂ |
ಉಮಾಸುತಮ್ ಶೋಕವಿನಾಶ ಕಾರಣಂ
ನಮಾಮಿ ವಿಘ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ಪಾದ ಪಂಕಜಂ ||

ವಂದಿಪೆ ಶ್ರೀ ಗಣನಾಥನೇ
ಮಂದರ ತೆರ ಮಂದಹಾಸ ವದನನೇ
ಭಕ್ತಿಯ ಪುಷ್ಪಗಳ ಅರ್ಪಿಸುವೆ
ತವ ಪಾದಕೆ ||

ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ
ಕರೆದಾಗ ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ
ಓಂಕಾರ ನಾದಲೋಲ ಹೇ ಗಣಪಾ
ಓಂಕಾರ ರೂಪಾ ಹೇ ಗಣಪಾ
ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ
ಕರೆದಾಗ ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ ||

ಮಾಯಾ ವಿನಾಶಕ ಮೂಷಿಕ ವಾಹನ
ಮಾತ ಭವಾನೀ ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ನಂದನ
ಮಹಾಗಣಪತೇ ಪರಮ ದಯಾಘನ
ಶಂಭೋ ನಂದನ ಕರೆವೆನು ನಾ
ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ ||

ಗಜಮುಖದವನೇ ಗಣಗಳಿಗೊಡೆಯ
ಮೊದಲ ಪೂಜೆಯನು ಪಡೆಯುವ ದೇವನೆ
ಆತ್ಮ ಲಿಂಗವನು ಧರೆಯಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟವನೇ
ಬಾಲಗಣೇಶನೇ ಕರೆವೆನು ನಾ
ಓ ಎನ್ನು ಬಾ ಗಣಪಾ ||

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English Transliteration:

Gajaananam bhootaganaadi sevitam
Kapitta jamboo phalasara bhakshitam |
Umaasutam shoka vinaasha kaaranam
Namaami Vighneshwara paada pankajam ||

Vandipe Shri Gananathane
Mandara tura mandahaasa vadanane
Bhaktiya pushpagala arpisuve
Tava paadake ||

O ennu baa Ganapa
Karedaaga o ennu baa Ganapa
Omkara naadalola he Ganapa
Omkara roopa he Ganapa
O ennu baa Ganapa
Karedaaga o ennu baa Ganapa ||

Maayaa vinaashaka mooshika vaahana
Maata Bhavaani Parvati nandana
Mahaaganapate parama dayaaghana
Shambho nandana karevenu naa
O ennu baa Ganapa ||

Gajamukhadavane ganagaligodaya
Modala poojeyanu padeyuva devane
Aatma lingavanu dhareyali ittavane
Baala Ganesha karevenu naa
O ennu baa Ganapa ||

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English Meaning:

I bow to Ganesha, the elephant-faced one,
Worshipped by hosts of spirits and deities,
Who savors the essence of Kapittha and Jambu fruits,
Son of Uma, destroyer of sorrow—
I offer my reverence at the lotus feet of Lord Vighneshwara.

O Gananatha, radiant as the Mandara flower,
With a gentle smile on your face—
I offer the flowers of devotion
At your divine feet.

O come, O Ganapa!
Whenever we call, you arrive,
O Lord resonating with the Omkara sound,
O embodiment of the primal syllable Om—
Come, O Ganapa, come when we call!

O destroyer of illusion, rider of the mouse,
Son of Bhavani and Parvati,
O Great Ganapati, ocean of compassion,
O son of Shambhu, I call out to you—
Come, O Ganapa!

O elephant-faced Lord, leader of the ganas,
First to receive worship before all gods,
Who placed the Atma Linga on earth—
O childlike Ganesha, I call upon you—
Come, O Ganapa!

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Reflection:

This bhajan is a melodic call from the heart—a yearning for the divine presence of Lord Ganesha. It blends Sanskrit verses with Kannada devotional poetry, invoking Ganesha's grace as the remover of sorrow, illusion, and obstacles. Each stanza builds on the devotee’s intense desire for proximity to the divine, and reverence for his compassionate form.

Ganesha is portrayed not just as a remover of difficulties but as an approachable, ever-present Lord who rushes to the call of sincere devotion. The reference to the Omkara highlights his role as the origin of all creation and sacred sound. The bhajan celebrates his divine family, his humility (mouse as vehicle), and his mighty deeds like establishing the Atma Linga.

Through this song, we are reminded that the divine comes running when the heart calls sincerely. As life grows complex, invoking Ganesha with love, humility, and surrender can bring clarity, peace, and courage.

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Ollano Krishna kollano | ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ

 ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ – ಪುರಂದರದಾಸರ  ಗೀತೆ

ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ:

ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ
ಎಲ್ಲ ವಸ್ತುಗಳಿದ್ದು ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ
ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ || ಪ ||

ಸಿಂಧು ಗೋದಾವರಿ ಗಂಗೆ ಉದಕವಿದ್ದು
ಗಂಧ ಪರಿಮಳ ವಸ್ತುಗಳು ಇದ್ದು
ಚಂದುಳ್ಳ ಗಂಧ ಪಂಚಾಮೃತಗಳಿದ್ದು
ಬೃಂದಾವನದ ಶ್ರೀ ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ || ೧ ||

ಕಮಲ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಜಾಜಿ ಚಂಪಕವಿದ್ದು
ವಿಮಲ ಧೂಪ ದೀಪ ಕರ್ಪೂರವಿದ್ದು
ಅಮಿತ ಪಂಚಭಕ್ಷ್ಯ ಅಮೃತಾನ್ನಗಳಿದ್ದು
ಕಮಲನಾಭಗೆ ಪ್ರಿಯ ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ || ೨ ||

ಪೂಜೆಯ ಮಾಡಿರೋ ಶ್ರೀ ತುಳಸಿ ದಳದ
ಮೂಜದೊಡೆಯ ಮುರಾರಿಯನ್ನಾ
ರಾಜಧಿರಾಜ ಜಯ ಮಂತ್ರಪುಷ್ಪಗಳಿಂದ
ರಾಜರಾಜ ನಮ್ಮ ಪುರಂದರ ವಿಠಲನು || ೩ ||

ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ
ಎಲ್ಲ ವಸ್ತುಗಳಿದ್ದು ತುಳಸಿ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಪೂಜೆ
ಒಲ್ಲನೋ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೊಳ್ಳನೋ

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English Transliteration:

Ollano Krishna kollano
Ella vastugaliddu tulasi illada pooje
Ollano Krishna kollano || Pa ||

Sindhu Godavari Gange udakaviddhu
Gandha parimala vastugalu iddhu
Chandulla gandha panchamrutagalu iddhu
Brundavanada Shri Tulasi illada pooje || 1 ||

Kamala mallige jaaji champakaviddhu
Vimala dhoopa deepa karpooraviddhu
Amita panchabhakshya amritaannagalu iddhu
Kamalanabhage priya Tulasi illada pooje || 2 ||

Poojeya maadiro Shri Tulasi dalada
MoojadoDeya Murariyannaa
Raajadhiraaja jaya mantrapushpagalinda
Raajaraaja namma Purandara Vittalanu || 3 ||

Ollano Krishna kollano
Ella vastugaliddu tulasi illada pooje
Ollano Krishna kollano

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English Meaning:

Will Krishna accept this? Will he be pleased?
Even when everything else is there, if Tulasi is missing from the worship—
Will Krishna truly accept it?

There is holy water from the Sindhu, Godavari, and Ganga,
Fragrant sandal and aromatic offerings,
Gandha and rich panchamrita—all present—
But if the sacred Tulasi of Brindavan is absent, the worship feels incomplete. || 1 ||

There are lotus, jasmine, jaaji, and champaka flowers,
Pure incense, lamps, and camphor,
Abundant sweet and divine food offerings—
Yet, without the beloved Tulasi of the Lotus-naveled Lord, the pooja lacks heart. || 2 ||

The worship that includes a simple Tulasi leaf,
Is dear to Murari, the Lord of the Yadus.
With victory chants and mantras, the King of Kings—
Our Purandara Vittala is truly pleased. || 3 ||

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Reflection:

This bhajan by Sri Purandaradasaru powerfully teaches that true devotion lies not in grandeur, but in love and essence. No matter how elaborate the offerings—sacred waters, perfumes, expensive flowers, or royal meals—if they miss the humble Tulasi leaf, they miss Krishna's heart. Tulasi symbolizes purity, surrender, and unwavering bhakti.

This is a subtle yet profound lesson for every spiritual seeker. The divine does not measure wealth or decoration—it responds to simplicity and sincerity. When devotion is real, even a single leaf offered with love surpasses riches laid without it.

In our modern rituals, we often focus on the outer aspects—quantity, decoration, procedures. This song gently calls us back to the basics: genuine feeling, love, and remembrance. Let our hearts offer the Tulasi of faith daily, for that alone draws Krishna near.

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