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CHOWTALRANG
BAHAR

dora rT crerq
A Treasury of Chowtal Songs
frorn India and the Caribbean
Cornpiled by Rarnnarine (RudY)
Sasenarine

Edited by Peter Manuel

2010
All rights reserved.
No part of this book rnay be reproduced and cornrnercially
,r..rk"t"d without perrnission frorn the cornpiler or editor.

PublishedbY RudY Sasenarine

in collaboration with the Rajkumari Centre,New York
and Vishnu Sawh Inc.* VSI Trading
Wholesale Distributor

Dedicationby RudySasenarine
This book is dedicatedto my parents,
Sasenarineand Saraswati,for givingme life.

In Honor of Tej Singh

My guru, Tej Singh, the grand master of chowtal and Ramayan
singing
EastIndianmusicin the Caribbeanhas beensustainedand enrichedovor
the yearsby a numberof experts,who havebeennot university-based
musicologyprofessors,but ratherindividuals
distinguished
by theirvast
knowledgeof the richheritageof Indo-Caribbean
music. Someof theseexperts,
in a spiritof competitiverivalry,have hoardedtheirknowledgeor impartedit only
to theirimmediateassociates.Others,meanwhile,havebeenhappyto shareit
withany enthusiastsinterestedin learning.One suchoutstanding
individualis
Tej Singhof Guyana.
Tej was bornin 1917in West CoastDemerara;duringTej'schildhood,his
father,who had arrivedfrom NorthIndiain 1914,developedhealthproblems
whichobligedTej,the oldestchild,to quitschoolatan earlyage and shoulder
muchof the responsibility
of supportingthe familythoughhardmanuallabor.
Despitesuchadversity,as a youthhe learnedto read,write,and speakHindi,
and energetically
eldersall he couldaboutthe rich
absorbedfrom knowledgeable
heritageof Indiansingingthat had beenbroughtfromthe old country.Upon
becomingthe leaderof a chowtaland Ramayangol in 1959,he appliedhimself
to learningthe full breadthof the songrepertoire;as a result,duringPhagwahis
groupsangnot merelythe familiarchowtalsand ullaras,but a diverseand rich
varietyof other'technical"songtypeslikejhumar,lej,jati, chahka,baiswara,and
bhartal.Tej atsocomposedsongsin severalof thesegenres,suchas the jhumar
includedin thisbook.
lmmigratingto NewYork in 1978,from 1985he againbecameactivein
oingingand teachingchowtaland Ramayansinging,especiallywiththe Mahatma
Tej's
GandhiSatsangSociety,enrichingits repertoirewith his contributions.
msnyacquaintances
and admirersknowhim as a unassumingand generous
ntanwhosehumilityis incommensurate
with his greaterudition.
p.M.

Preface
chowtalis one of the mostdynamictraditionsof EastIndianculture
in the Caribbeanand Fiji,and in theirsecondaryBhojpuridiasporasitesin
Althoughdeeliningin lndiaitself,chowtal
the USAand elsewher"e.
descendedfrom
communities
continuesto thriveamonginternational
giventhatthe Hindi
is
remarkable,
vitality
lts
workers.
Bhojpuriindentured
and thatthe chowtal
languagehas declinedin mostof thesecommunities,
traditionhas not beenreinforcedby any contactwiththe ancestral
endedin 1917.Becauseof the
Bhojpurihomelandsinceindentureship
and Fijianchowtaltraditions
Caribbean
tndia,
the
in
of
chowtal
Oeciihe
(includingthosethatthrivein the USA)shouldnot be seenas weak,
derivativesof a richerIndiantradition.Rather,
degraded,and insignificant
of
chowtalthat play essentialroles in
centers
they are dynamic
its vitality.
maintaining
However,the continuedstrengthof chowtalis threatenedby
by the declineof spokenHindi,no1only
modernity,and morespecifically
and Indo-Fijians'
in Guyanaand Trinidad,but evenamongSurinamese
Further,some of the most knowledgeableexpertshave sometimes
hoardedtheirrepertoireratherthansharingit with others.lt is hopedthat
whichis sucha
the chowtaltradition,
this bookletcan helpperpetuate
uniqueculturaltreasure,broughtfromthe plainsof NorthIndiaand
nurturedlovinglyin the Americas.some of the songsin this bookderive
fromold anthologiespublishedin India,datingbackas far as 1864.
Othersare writtenin the NewWorld,by suchauthorsas DaulatRamof
Guyanaand Tej Singhof Guyanaand NewYork.
P"M.
Acknowledgments
Gratitudeis due to the eruditeelders-especiallyTej $ingh-who
generouslysharedtheirmusicalknowledgewith Rudysasenarine.The
MahatmaGandhiSatsangSocietyalso playedan essentialrole in
performingthis repertoireand hostingSasenarineoverthe courseof
severalyearsin Queens,NewYork. MediniHombol,of Banaras,lndia,
Hindiscript
providedtranslations
of the songsand typesetSasenarine's
versionso-fthem.

CONTENTS
4
7

Aboutchowtal
HindiPronunciation
and Transliteration

Chowtaltexts
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NAME

Chowtal:Devi$haaradsumirimanaavo
Dhamari:Maiflsumirof,Shaaradho devi
Chowtal:Yahaaaraj moremahaaraajGaneshGosain
ChoMal:Lijekachhukhabarihamaariho AvadhBihari
Chowtal:Bhajupavantanaibal dhaamgyaan
ChoMal:Dhanutore hai RamGosaifr
ChoMal:Gandhitumharecharanbalihaari(withullara)
Chov'rtal:
Aadi shaktivandaufituhaidevi namoshirnaai
Chowtal:Siya Raamnaamdin rain kahatachalopyare
Chowtal:Taki maaratMohanpichkaaribhijetan saari
Chowtal:Patiraakhobhaktanhitakaari
Chowtal:Jay Bharatbhumibhavaani(withullara)
Chowtal:Terecharananki baliharimahesh
Chowtal:SumirofrHanumanGosaifr(withullara)
Chowtal:Rangchhirkatkunjbihaaribh$ernerisaari
(withullara)
Chowtal:Kaanharoflkona gail
Chowtal:Brajmefl ati dhumrnachaayi
Chowtal:SakhiaaiNandkikhorikhelerang(withullara)
Chowtal:Naradekhopavansut khelahrdaymanalaai
Chowtal:HansibolatJanakdulaari
Chowtal:HansipuchhefrJanakpurki naari(withullara)
Chowtal:SantoManwahaiflajabdivaani(withullara)
Chowtal: Eka aayabaanraAshokujaari
Chowtal:Ur basigaye KunvarKanhaisakhibilamhaai
Chowtal:Jo maat ne dudhapilaaipremdikhlaai
(withullara)
Jati#1: Jananisamjhaavosutako maanoho dulaari
Jati#2:Sunisejagayo re jab se ghar aayo

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Lej #1: Shri Krishnacharanki balihari

Lej#2: GopiGopaalkhelenhori
Belwara:BrijkaratbihaariShyaam
ke bicheRadhe
Bhartal#1:Bhalasakhiyana
piya
rahi
akhiyaa
soi
Chalo
Bhartal#2:
Bhartal#3:Bhalakaraleekegagariya
Dhamari#1:SumiroRaamanandhrdai
Dhamari#2:Nadibahejal dhaara
Dhamari#3: Dau kufivarnihaariJaanakidekhan
Dhamari#4: Aaavena koi kaamRaam
Dhamari#5: Mohanmohijaayde Jamunapaani
Dhamari#6:Jamunabich naiyalagaaye
Baiswara:Akelipaniyana jaihofisangalehi
mefl nainlagaayeaai Raam
Rasiya#1: Chitavaniya
par
khelanaayoribaari
dah
#2:
Kaali
Rasiya
Rasiya#3: Jhagralhaanore KanhaiyaGokulmefi
Kabir#1: Are bhaaisunlemorekabirare
Kabir#2: Phaagunmaasbasant
Kabir#3: Ho ho horihai rahi
Kabir#4: Bindraabanke baagmefi bhaura
Kabir#5: HamaarisunhuPrabhu
Kabir#6: Pavantanaysanka!
Kabir#7: Jis Bhaaratko sukhden
Kabir#8: ChalosakhitahafrjaaiYe
Kabir#9: Chitrakutke ghaa!
Kabir#10:RaamRaamsab koi kahefl
Jogira:Aadharotidher sabjogi mil khaay
Jhumar:Udhoka taksir

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92

Indexof songs
Aboutthe authorand editor

fl'r

obout Chowtal
Chowta|isoriginallyagroupfolksongsty|esungd.uringHo|i(Phagwa)
areasof whatis now Biharand
seasonin the BhojpJri-ariOniryaOni-speaking
period(essentially,-1845indentureship
the
During
easternUttarPradesh.
iOtt, erigrant workersfrom this regionbroughtchowtaland otherfolksong
Fiji,and elsewhere.Someof thesefolksong
traditionstJ the Caritrbean,
into"chutney,"but cho6al.hasco.ntinuecl
evolved
some
,t'fui Oi*Oout,and
to thrivein its traditionalform,eventhoughknowledgeof Hindihas declined
in Ouy"n" and Trinidad,Peoplefrom othlr,regionsof lndia,suchas Punjabis
and du.iaratis,have neverheardof chowtal'
I
format
ihe word"chowtal,"in a generalsense,denotesthe distinctive
singing
jh6l
alternate
play
cymbals)
in whichtwo setsof singers(whoalso
set
lines,takingthe song(riitntt e helpof the dholakplaye$througha fixed
decelerations'
and
accelerations,
modulations,
of compe*lhythmic
comprisesa
',chowtal,"in this sense,is an umbrellatermwhichcollectively
I
"chowtal,"
itself
called
is
which
that
including
set of morespecificsub-styles,
jati,
bhartAl'
baiswAra, rasiya,
as wel as uttAra,dhamdri,kabir,jogira,Jhumar,
frlostchowtalmelodiesare simpleand
and the farewellsong"uaOa-en"nOl'
oftensimilarto eachother,but the rhythmof the lyricsand songmustmatch
group
perfectly,and the beautyand exuberinceare generatedby.theway the
their
with
movesiritttuttythroughiheinlricateand excitingrhythmicchanges,
of climaxand repose.
alternations
the Hindidialectof the region
Mostchowtallyricsare in Braj-bh6sha,
the homeof Krishna),which
be
(believed
to
brindavan
and
Mathura
around
also becamea standardlanguagefor KrishnaitepoetrythroughoutNorth
Bhojpuri,wfricnfral littlestatusas a literarylanguage)'Lyrics
inOia(unfif<e
I
portray
fhe romanticand playfulaniicsof Krishna,or they sing
typicaily
about
be
can
songs
fi'iri*"i.jt othei deities,but both in lndiaand the diaspora
(andare sometimesevenribald!)'
anything
'
in a varietyof regionalstylesin the diaspora,and
dn'orrtatflourishes
melodiesand songs,and distinctversionsof the
different
hear
can
even
one
and substy|es,in differentpartsof Guyanaa|one,notto mention
"ong'
'u'u
SurinamelTrinidad, fili. Diversevariantsalsoexistin the Fiji islands,
I
"nO substyleis a typeof jhumar,ratherthan chowtal
wherethe mostcommon
and
itself.However,someof the sametunescan be foundthe caribbean,Fiji'
I
in
sung
avidly
is
still
chowtal
today,
region
tnaiaitsetf.ln India'sBhojpuri
However,itls in a generalstateof decline,and in
*"ny
"or*unities"
evenmost-villagesandtownsit is unheardof. Further,mosl
many-pernaps
than
inJiungroupsjust sing a few simplechowtals,ullaras,and kabrrs,rather
some
to
jati,
known
are
which
lej
and
like
sub_styles
the moie esoteric
grouPs.
Caribbean

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dt

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A typicalchowtallyricmay be regardedas comprisingan initialline(thefek)
followedby threeor fourverses(pad,rhymeswith'bud"),eachessentially
of
two lines.The fek commencesin whatcouldbe regardedas medium-tempo
7/8 meter(somewhatlike NorthIndianlight-classical
f6l called"dipchandi"),
and aftera few repetitionsadaptsthe sametuneand text lineto duplemeter
(thedaur,like Northlndian"kaharva");
it then accelerates,
and accelerates
again,and then revertsto the original7/8.Afterthis renderingof the fek,the
firstlineof the pad is sungto a new melody("tune#2") in kaherva.Thenthe
sametune is sung,but replacingthe first halfof that pad with the secondhalf
of that line,addinga fillerwordlike "savariya"to makethe versefit. Thenthe
firstpad lineis repeatedas before.The first halfof the secondlineof the pad
is thensungfourtimesto its own tune (tune#3), andthen sungfaster.Then
the secondhalfof the secondpad line,lengthened
by addingthe finalwords
of the fek,is sungmoreor lessin the samemanneras line#1, that is, starting
in 7/8withthe originalmelody(tune#1), segueingto duplemeter,and
acceleratingonce or twice beforerevertingto a few renditionsin 7/8. The
subsequentpadsare sungin moreor lessthe samemanneras the firstone,
suchthatthe form is essentially
strophic.This patternmay be schematized
as
follows:
Tek,in tune#1 (sthdi)(lasting
6 mm.):
4Xin718
4Xin 418
4X in 4/8, faster
optional:4X in 4/8, evenfaster
4X in 7l8 (originaltempo)
1"'lineof pad, in tune#2, in duplemeter(8 mm)
4X
2ndhalfof 1't pad line,repeated,to sametune
2X, faster
1't lineof pad, in tune#2, in duplemeter(8 mm)
4X
1" halfof 2nd lineof pad,in tune#3, in duplemeter(only4 mm):
4X
4X, faster
2ndhalfof 2ndlineof pad, in tune#1 (6 mm):
4Xin718
4Xin4l8
4X in 418,faster
optional:4Xin 418,evenfaster
4X in 718(originaltempo)

Forthosewhoreadstaffnotation,thefirstchowtalisschematica||y
tune
presentedbelow.chowtalscan be sungin differentmelodies,butthe
if
desired'
book
shownfor this songcan be usedfor all the chowtalsin this
AchowtalsongisgenerallyfollowedbyanullAra(ordhamari)'and
subg"nres. The sessionproperlybeginswitlt
then otherchowtalsor Cifrerent
caie of a housevisit,endswith a "sadAthe
in
and
sumiran,
,n inuo"atory
the hostfamily.For thosewho can readWesternstaff
anunO;'Utessing
of a few tunesare presentedwherespace
notation,brieftianscriptions
booklet.
this
permitsthroughout
Tune #l (lhe tek, if, 7/8'dipchandi')' 4X

fdter' thefl again 4x fasttr

Sme lune, same text line, bu't in'kabarva'- 4X, then again4x

ma - na - vo

su-mi-ri

ra'da

hr-

da

the bcginning
to: "Devi Sharada"(tek), in tune #l (in 7/8'dipchandi'), as at

rt
(4Xt) Su- mi-ra-na
(2X:)

ka-ro

bhu - a
Bha-B-b
Ra-ma-ru'La'chi-ma-na
a-Bha-ra-tabhu-a
sa-va'li-ya

kha-ni

Bha-ra-1abhu'alaba-

la-ba - kh}-

-la'ba!kha'

ni

su-mi-ran

In singingchowtaland otherHindisongs,specialattentionshouldbe paid to

those phonemes(sounds)that don'texist in standardEnglish.Aspiratedconsonants
(like"bha"and "dha")shouldsoundlike a single"plosive"sound,not like "baha"and
consonants(like"ba")havea somewhatdriersound
';daha";;conversely,non-aspirated
than theirEnglishcounierparls.
The [iggest challengefor non-Hindispeakersis the distinctionbetween"dental"
,,retroflex";d"
and't." In standardEnglish,"d'and "t" are -retroflex,"pronouncedwith
and
the tongue touchingthe roof of the mouth. These sounds do occur in Hindi' represented
by e (h6re transtiteiatedwith an underline:ela)and z (!a), and the aspirateda and a (dha
anA1na1.But more commonin Hindiare the "dental"'d"and "t" (e and a, and the
aspiiateda and u), in whichthe tonguerestsagainstthe backof the teeth(as in
spanish). similarly,h (tri),as in "trimurti,"shouldn'tsoundlikethe Englishpronunciaiion
"chree,"but shouldhave the dental't'followed by a "flapped""r'"
Rememberthat short'a" is like the vowel in English"but."Thus,"Shankar"more
or lessrhymeswith 'bunker,"not with "rancor" or "banker,""and the name"Mangal,"
insteadof being"mangled,"shouldrhymewith "jungle."
ln singingand recitingpoetry, most consonantsare followedby the "inherent""a'
;Tulsidas"is sung as 'iTulasidaasa,"
althoughthis sort of inherentvowelis
Thus,
sound.
generallynot indicatedin this book's text transliterations'
ln this book, nasalized"n" is shown as "fr" (as in "kyofi")'
The Devnagarialphabet(usedfor Hindiand sanskrit)is laid out in a very logical
way (unlikethe Englishalphabetl)and is not too hard to learn.The less common
charactersare omitted from the followingchart.

(o)

ni (o)

3 ra

(4x, fasler: 'SumirMa ktro.-")

Tune #3 ( | st halfof2nd

and Transliteration
Hindi Pronunciation

[ ra a g i

gi

VOWELS
ge
su
s0

qai

rqlo

qtau

line ofthe pad), 4X, then 4X again, fdter

ka-ron

shi-ri

ma

tu

Ja

na-ki

Tune#l (718)(2ndhalf of2ndline oftbe Pad),4X

^

Tu-mahoti-talo"kakira-nihr-da-yase-iY-':ni(Tu-mr)
back to original 7/8 (dipchandi)'
Then: "Tuma ho,.." in kaluva, wjth accelerations, then
.") d with fiFt Pad
then ro next pad ("Shiv Shilkd

ho

(su-mi-ran)

1gkha
o.ka
iil cha u chha
dtha
ela
ertha
f,ta
q pa
$'pha
{ra
sya
trsha ssha

'T ga
.d ja
sda
eda
q ba
dla
$sa

CONSONANTS
q gha
v jha
sdha urna
qdha q na
qbha qma
qva
6ha

Vowelsfoltowingconsonantsare shownherewith "b":

qrbaa dbe f{bi frbi dbai qtbo dbau

gbu abo

1. Chowtal:DeviShaarada
sumirimanaavo
(from Ch owtal Ph dg-Sang rah'1

DeviShaaradasumirimanaavohrdayse jaani
SumirankaroRaamaru Lachiman
Bharatbhuaalbakhaani
SumirankarofrShriMaatuJaanakiho
Tumaho ttn lok ki raani,hrdayse jaani
ShivaShankarbholako sumirofr,
sumiroGaurisayaani
Phirse sumirofrGaneshki murtiho
Ati sundarpanditgyaani,hrdayse jaani
Karisumirananjanike nandan,
meriarajyahamaani
Phirse sumirofrShriMaatuBhagautiho
Tum hi ho aadibhavaani,hrdayse jaani

Tulsidaas
Sumiran
kargaavat,
surse aisabaani
Sabdevanse aagyalekeho
Baajedholmanjira
aani,hrdaysejaani

r *ara
tfr vrn-crgftR .{=rrdqcu S wrff

gkfi od qrq arq atrc q-{d qs{ra{$et{l

gfrr1 ff-t. 4 ulg qmftt d
gq d d-{ dtn frt trfr qcq t iilrff
frrE qrfir "n-dnqn gffi. gffi
fr'{ d gffi' 'riqr frf T{fr-Et

.rfr gqr qfud srfr

'*t1 ln-ql.n

tr{q t 'nrfr

m.ft gfti5q er'qft g q;{q. d-fr enq ur *rrfi

fut t gffi * urg r1ril-fr Et
gq * d snR rr{rfr
qrq d qrfr
gEr .RrflrT
gfut'q
gv tvr flfi
q-EtT{ S srmr dd E}
Er$ ct-d qcfiqr arr;ft qqq $ rnrfr
Oh! Learnedpeople,rememberGoddessSharadawith all vour heart
KingBharataremembersand praisesRam and Lakshman
WorshipGoddessMolherSita,
You are the Goddessof the three worlds (with all your heart)
WorshipShiv Shankarand also rememberthe wise GoddessGauri.
Then rememberthe imageof Lord Ganesha.
He who is the enchantinglearnedseholar(withall your heart)
Hearmy requestand worshipthe son of Anjani(Hanuman).
Then rememberthe GoddessMotherBhagavati.
You are the supremepower,GoddessBhavani(withall your heart)
Tulsidasis singingin a melodiousvoicewith remembrance,
With permissionfrom all the gods,
Comeand playthe drumsand manjiras(withall your heart)

10

4.1
tl

Dhamari

qqrR

MaifisumiroflShaaradaho devisab devanki

m0laa
Aadijotivindhachalsumirofr
Kaalicharansamt0la
Asht bhujaaru hing laajko
Jaakochedhpaanph0laa
sukhdaayaksumirofr
Chauharja
Shitalcharanna bh0la
charanko
Sarvrup mahaaraani
Sharangayekalesh0laa

d gfrd- YITrET
El tfr sq +ffi o1 q.n
qtfd
snR
ft"Tra-o gRd
o-rd q{-q ffq EFr

cilre garTers frrr anq ot

arffiT eC qtrT q[en

g{q cr{ro.
*fl-dr

{nff.tt q-gq ;T TerT

ir{ vq q-6m* qw o}
srq{ 'fi o-d sfar
I worshipyou, O GoddessSharada,the enablerof all the gods
Worshipthe ancient flame of Vindhyachal
Equivalentto the feet of GoddessKali
The eight-armedgoddess Durga,the Heeng Laj,
To whom we offer betel leaf and flowers
You givejoy to thosewho rememberyou,
And who don'l forget worshippingyour divine feet
Those devoted to the eternal beautyof the queen's feet
Have their worries removedas though cut by a trident

FI

12

Ganesh
2. Chowtal:Yahaaarajmoremahaaraaj
Gosaifr
Yahaaarajmoremahaaraaj
GaneshGosaifr
He Shankarki suvandayanidhi,budhimaan
adhikaai
Gyaanibaredlna bhafljantum
Teroyashtribhuvanchhaai,GaneshGosaifr
p0jannisivaasar
charankamalshir
Bramhadik
naai
Aalh sidhiro gharbhitar
Rukhdekhikaratsevakaai,GaneshGosaifr
Ati udaarsafrsaarmaahitum,chaaripadaarat
paai
Tin kar sakalamangalnaashat
Jo narterogungaai,GaneshGosaifr
Matiati panguchadhatgiri0parchalatina eka
upaai
Drijchholkanparicharanmanaavat
Yahiavsarho hufrsahaai.GaneshGosaifr

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Hearmy requestO my lordGanesha
O kind,scholarly,and wise son of Shankar
You are the most learnedone, removerof all obstacles,
(O LordGanesha)
Your fame is renownedin the threeworlds
Brahmaand othor gods bow at your lotuslike feet
All the eightprosperities(siddhis)residein the homesof those
(O LordGanesha)
Who worshipyou by seeingyour pleasantdivineform
You are ihe most generousone in this world,
who providesthe four aspectsof life (Dharma,Artha, Kamaand Moksha).
You destroy all the obstaclesfor your devotees,
For thosehumanswho sing your praise (O Lord Ganesha)
try to climbthe mountainof success
Withoutyour blessingsthe unenlightened
yet they can't reachthe top or succeedin anything
The learnedand others all bow at your feet,
(O Lord Ganesha)
This is the correctmomentto giveyour blessings

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3. Chowtal:Lijekachhukhabarihamaariho
AvadhBihaari
Lijekachhukhabarihamaariho AvadhBihaari
Tumaho sakalcharaacharnaayaksab laayak
hitakaari
Asharansharandtntabhafijan
Gafrjanjan aaratbhaari,ho AvadhBihaari
Gyaannidhaansujaanshiromanipritkarat
adhikaari
Taarantaranbaransab dushan
Mahibhushangarvprahaari,ho AvadhBihaari
Saahibsakalabalpratipaalak
dhaalakkhalgun
jhaari
Din dayaaldiya ke saagar
Ati naagarved pukaari,ho AvadhBihaari
Pranatkalpataruyahaabardije,mohiati din
nihaari
Drijachholakanura ayanrayandin
KaruRaghukulkamalsamhaari,ho Avadh
Bihaari
(sungto the sametuneas #1)

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O Avadh Biharl [Ram] please pay us some attention

You are the Lordof all livingand dead beings,who wishesgood for all
You destroythe obstaclesof all, whether your devotee or not
You take away the griefand sorrowsof all people (hoAvadh Bihari)
Your eminentpersonalityis the abodeof knowledgeand love
You are the protectorof good and destroyerof evil
(ho Avadh Bihari)
You are the King of Earth who destroys arrogance
You are the Lordof all, protectorof weak and destructorof evil qualities
You are the oceanof humblenessand kindness,
The Vedas hailyou as the only SupremePower(ho Avadh Bihari)
When I bow to you, see my humilityand grant my wish
like the heavenlywish tree grantswishes
The days of the learnedand otherspas$by easily
Whenthey worshiphe who belongsto Raghukuland holdsa lotusin hand

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4. Chowtal:Bhajupavantanaibal dhaamagyaan
gun raasl
Bhajupavantanaibal dhaamgyaangun raasi
Ati shayprabalprataapjavansab thaurahi
sabhaprakaashi
Sur nar munidhanikaratbimalyash
Us ko Raghunaath
upaasi,gyaangun raasi
Naakpataaljagatjas jaahir,par saakitnivaasi
Raghunaayak
ki nikatbiraajat
Jaanatprabhu,kerikhavaasi,
gyaangunaraasi
KrTtamukutmanimaalbhaalbicha,tilakarekh
tum naasi
Subaranshailbarantan raajita
Lakhitum naamudaasi,gyaangunaraasi
Tum upkaarkaratsab hi kar,kaatijam ke phaasi
Drijchholakanparecharanmanaavat
Dijeura sumatihulaasi,gyaangun raasi

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I praisethe mightyson of Pavan(Hanuman)who has vast knowledge
Young,powerfuland valorous,you enlightenyour abode
Gods,humans,sagesand all praiseyou,
(abundanceof knowledge)
The one who worshipsLord Rama
Your fame is spread in the entire universefrom heavento the underworld
but you residein Ayodhyaand sit near Raghunayak(Ram)
(abundanceof knowledge)
This is knownby all the $eryantsof the Lord
You are wearinga beautifuljeweledcrown and pearlnecklace,
on your foreheadyou put on a tilak
Your entirsbody is shininglikea mountainof gold
of knowledge)
Takingyour name peopleforgettheir sonows (atrundance
You benefitall and cut off the bonds of Yama the God of Death
The learnedand others all bow at your feet
You give happinessto all, ignorantor learned (abundanceot knowledge)

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5. Chowtal:Dhanutorehai RaamGosaifr
(from ChowtalChandrika,Bombay,1g46)

Dhanutorehai RaamGosaifrJanakpuraai
Toravsuni Parashuraam
ji, aaye raajasamaajaa
BhriguVar kopakihebahubidhisama
Kinadhanvatoribahaai,Janakpur
aai
Sab raajabyaakulbhaibhaari,Janaksoch
aadhikaari
ByaakulbhaiSitaati dukhitvidhi
Maanobanibaatbigraai,Janakpuraai
BolefrbachanLakhanbhriguvar se, paani
saroruhjori
BahutDhanush
toralhamraaur
Prabhukabahufi na asa ris laai,Janakpuraai
Bahuprashanottar
bhayoLakhanse,
BhriguVar gai van maahifr
DurgaPrasaaddhanushdinheunij
PuniRaamJaanakipaai,Janakpuraai

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All the kingsbecameanxiousand scared,Janakbeganto worry
Sita became worried and depressedby this turn of fate,
(cameto Janakpuri
As thougha completedtaskwas suddenlydisrupted
Lakshmanjoined his lotuslike palmstogether
and said a few words to BhriguVara (Parashuram)
My brotherRam and I havebrokenmany bows in our childhood,
(cameto Janakpur)
But neverbeforedid God sendany rishito stop us
Aftera long talk with Lakshman,finallyBhriguVara went to the forest
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6. Chowtal:Gaandhitumharecharanbalihari

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Gaandhitumharecharanbalihaarisunoasuraari
Raajkarat'Bri!an'ke gora,hamredesamajhaari
Parampavitrabh0miyeh paavan
JahaflVishnujanmyofrtan dhaari,sunoasuraari
bikarma,karandaankie
BaliraajHarishchandra
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Nij Bhaaratke dukhlaari,sunoasuraari
Deushaktiaapanprabhuham ko, Gaandhiko
aashatihaari
Dukhiyanke dukhdOrkarataytum
Aba ki prabhupaarihamaari,sunoasuraari
Paarathke liyebanesaarthi,Kauravko hani
daari
ChhotakanlaalBhaaratke raajyeh
Prabhudubatlehuubaari,sunoasuraari

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Hovesvatantradesayeh hamaara
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Oh Gandhiji,enemy of injustice,we bow at your feet, listen demons

The foreignersfrom Britainare ruling,in our country
This land is sacredand holv.
WhereLordVishnuhas inc-arnated
(listen,demons)
in humanform
Baliraj,Harishchandra,
Vishwakarma,and Karnaachievedgreatness
They were brave and courageous,
They gave away everythingto lessenIndia'sgrief (listen,demons)
Give us your strengthO God,and Gandhijihas faithand hope in you
You take away the sorrows of the grievedones,
Now it's our turn O Lord (listen,demons)
You became the charioteerfor Paarth (Ariun) and deskoyed the Kauravas
GhhotkanLal says,save Indiafrom this reignof Britishers,
LikeGod,even save the drowningones (listen,demons)
Ullara:Now at leastshow us some mercyO Raghurai(Ram)
As Indiawas ruledearlier,make it ruledthe same way
Our countrywill becomeindependentagain,

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7. Chowtal:Aadishaktivandaufrtuhaidevinamo
shirnaai

Aadishaktivandaufrtuhaidevinamoshirnaai
puni
Hinglaajtumjanm liyodevivindhyaa-chal
jaai
PaalanmefrasthaankiYetum
Punijwaalajoti kahaai,namoshirnaai
Kalkatemeftbahuribasotum devangaadh
chho(aai
Tan biraatAhiraavanmooreu
Tum maayarup badhaai,namoshirnaai
Paltadevi mefrvaas kiyetum paalatnaam
dharaai
Gaaoflhi gaaoflpujaavatdevi ho
Tum Kaalinaamdharaai,namoshirnaai
Ko kavivarneruptumhaarokiranjoti chhabi
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Drij Durgacharanshir navat
Var dihudeviharshaai,namoshirnaai

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O GoddessAdi Shakti, we bow our heads before you with respect

O Goddess,you took birthat HeengLaj,
And came againto Vindhyachal
You stayedat Paatanand came to be knownas JwalaJoti
You resideat Calcuttaand have soothedthe griefs of the gods
You are a mightypersonageand helpedkill Ahiravana,
You haveenlargedyour illusoryform
You residedin the PaltaDevi place,came to be knownas p6tat
You are worshippedfrom one villageto another
You have adoptedthe name of K6li
Whichpoet can describeyour divinebeauty?your form is brilliant.
The learnedplacetheir headsat your feet,O Durga
O Kali,pleaseblessus

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8. Chowtal:SiyaRamanaamdin rainkahat
SiyaRaamanaamadin rainkahatchalopyaare
GanikaGiddhaAjaamiltaarisevarikTn-ha
sukhaari
Dekhhun DhruvPrahlaadnayanbhaye
Gaj ke jab graahpukaare,kahatchalopyaare
Drupadsutake chir badhaayegaaniksutatan
haye
Bhaaratne barjora machaao
GunikatereKrishnaMuraari,kahatchalopyaare
Jabjab gaadhparebhaktanpar,tab tab Hari
avtaare
Kahanlagekar byaanek mukh
ShaaradnahipaavanpaaE[e,
kahatchalopyaare
SheshMaheshGaneshaadisab,baranhi baar
hi baare
SundarBrajhi amahi basbahu
Dasrathsut Raamdulaare,kahatchalopyaare

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Keepon repeatingthe nameof Siya Ram (Sitaram)day and night

You havesavedGanika,Jatayu(Giddha),and Ajamil'
and givenjoy to Shabari
You appearedbefore Dhruva and Prahlad
And aiso protectedGaj from death when he called you (keep on repeating)
You extendedthe sari of Drupad'sdaughterDraupadi,
And alsosaved Ganika'sdaughter
Everyonein Indiahailedyou in one voice
O Ganika,your KrishnaMurari (keepon repeating)
Wheneverthere is trouble for the devotees,then Hari has incarnated
In one voice all beginto praiseyou,
(keepon repeating)
ln bitteras well as pleasantweather
$hesh,Mahesh,Ganeshand all otherspraiseyou repeatedly
Residein our beautifulBraj
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O Ram,the belovedson of Dasrath

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9. Chowtal:TakimaaratMohanpichkaaribhije
tan saari
TakimaaratMohanpichkaaribhijetan saari
Abir gulaalkumkumaakesarbharekanak
pichkaari
Maaratkaratdou chhatiyanpar
bhijetan saari
Lakhicho!najaat samhaari,
Tab sakhiaagarsaagarmatiko lalitaaadi
pukaari
AagaiRadhesakhiyanllnhe
Kh0bbhushansaajisafivaaribhijetan saari

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I am not able to take care of the wounds(drenchingme and my sari)
Then I used my wits and calledLalitaand my otherfriends.
Radhacame alongwith her sakhis,
And decoratedwith many ornaments (drenchingme and my sari)
They decoratedtheir bodieswith necklacesand nose rings
On her fair body she wears a beautifulblouse,
Murariis fasoinatedby seeingthis beauty(drenchingme and my sari)
Shyamand his friendRadhaseemequalto Kamdevand Rati
Come all let'senjoythe beautyand gloryof Shyam
WhereBanvariis playingPhaag (drenchingme and my sari)

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Gaj aru grahlarejal bhitardCrbat
NarsimharupaPrahlaadhetughar
Harnaakush
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Indrahi kopkiyoBrajupharpralekaaljal bhaari

GwaalbaalSiriKrishanpukaareho
Itlathpar girvarGiridhaari
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haari
Raanarisaaivishdino miraako
Vishamritmukhmefrdaarisabhameflhamaari
Jabjab bhTrparebhaktanpartab tab prabhu
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PushkarDaaskahatkarjori ho
Mohipatitanekantaarisabhamefrhamaari

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Keep my dignity in the HitakariSabha of devotees
In the lakethe elephantand crocodilefought,and you savedthe elephant
You incarnatedas Narasimhafor Prahlad,
And killed Hiranyakashyapby tearing his belly (in our sabha)
Indrathunderedangrilyupon Brajand floodedit with rain
The cowgirlscalledupon Krishnato help them,
(in our sabha)
Giridharicame and held the mountainon his finger
You savedthe dignityof Draupadiin midstof our assembly(sabha),
When Dushasantried to removeher sari
When Ranabecemefuriousand gave poisonto Meera.
(in our sabha)
You turned the poison into nectar
Wheneverthere is sometroubleamongthe devout,then the Lord has incarnated
PuchkarDas says with his handsjoinedtogether,
You havehelpedme and manyothers (in tour sabha)

11. Chowtal:Jay Bhaaratbh0mibhavaani

(by DaulatRamof Guyana)

bhavaanimahasukhdaani
Jay BhaaratbhCrmi
Sujashpataakaurajagatmefrdasahufrdisi
phahraani
Sab retup0rimahachhabilaagat
mahasukhdaani
Shrishobhanajaai bakhaani
Dharmkarmo kalasabhyataaagetum hijaani
Rishimunitaapaskahafrlagibaranohufr
Huebiprabahutvigyaanimahasukhdaani
Jag vijairaajabahuhuigenyaaise raajchalaai
Jinakehimmatse ari kaafrpat
Kshatriyahueran khaanimahasukhdaani
GandhiraashtraJavaaharNehruduniyatumhefr
lubhaani
DaulatRamkarmbh0 Bhaarat
Raamkripabhaijaanimahasukhdaani
Ullara
Bhaaratkajhandachaairaha
lsajhandamefrBhaaratgaurav
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The flag of your fame is flowing in the world, let it blow in the ten directions
Her6all the seasonsare gloriousand give prosperity
We can'tdescribethe beautyand eleganceof our India(givespleasure)
Dharma,Karma,Kala and Sabhyata,you are aboveall
About how many rishis,munis,and asceticsshouldI tell?
(gives pleasure)
As there were many learnedpersons in this country
Kingsto win victoryover the worldwere many,who ruledwith justice
By whosevalorthe enemiestrembledwith fear,
(givespleasure)
Who were valorous in the battle field
The land of Gandhi and Jawahar(lal)Nehru has inspiredthe world
DaulatRam says my karma-bhumiis India,
(givespleasure)
With the blessingsof Ram
(Ullara:) The flag of Indiakeepswaving
This flag depictsthe gloryof India,Nehruis givingit meaning

12.Chowtal:Terecharananki baliharimahesh
Terecharananki balihariMaheshpiyaari
Himagirijanmliyejag taaranaktn-hatapasya
bhaari
BaarahvarshpaarthivPujeho
Var paaihu tab tripuraariMaheshpiyaari
Sumirofraaditumhefrjag taaranphagwarache
dhamaari
Dau karjorivinaikartumasan
Morekanlhki ho rakhvaariMaheshPiyaari
RaajaDakshyagyaik lhaanyoShivaai su kahi
paai
BarajatShambhusatinahifrmaanat
RaajaDakshki yagyabigaariMaheshPiyaari
Bandoaaditumhefrjag taaransur nar munl
tripuraari
Tulsidaasbaliaas charanki hai
Tum raakhhufrlaajhamaariMaheshPiyaari

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O MaheshPiyari(Parvati),we worshipat your feet
You took birth in the home of Himalayafor welfare of the world,
and did heavypenance
For twelveyearsyou worshippedParthiv(Shiv),
Then receivedTripurariShiv as your husband (O MaheshPiyari)
All rememberyou, Adi the saviorof world,
Phaguasingsdhamariin your praise
He bowsto you with handsjoinedand requests,
(O MaheshPiyari)
Save my voice for singing
King Dakshaorganizeda yagya, but did not call Shiva
Sati did not listento Shivaand went there,
And Shivaangrilydestroyedthe yagyaof King Daksha (O MaheshPiyari)
All gods,humans,and sagesof threeworldsbow to you
O Adi. the Saviorof the world
Tulsidassays our faith lies in your feet
(O MaheshPiyari)
You mustkeep our dignity

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HanumanGosairi
Sumirofr
$umirofrHanumaanGosaifiarajsunomeri
Araj karomerigarajnivaarokaathu dukhke beri
Nishivaasar
sumirofihiy bhitar
Mohiaas charangatiteri arajsunomeri
Aayosharantihareswaamihar hu dukhsab
gheri
Aai ke durikarodukhpaatak
Dushthanh0 prabhuab heriarajsunomeri
Tum udaarsamrathbar nTkomaifrbyaakulhai
teri
Daasgohaarikarodukhbhafijana
Merior karotum pheriarajsunomeri
Tulsidaas
dukhd0rikiheuhaidinosukhki dheri
Raamke dut budhike saagar
Sudhilije tu santankeriarajsuno meri
Ullara
PavanSut kaundishse aaye,PavanSut
Kekarputrakekartum paayaka
KehitohikuvarpalhaayoPavanSut
KahafrchhoreRaamkahaafrchhoreLakshman
KahaafrmudrikapaayePavanSut
BanchhoreRaamabanaichhoreLakshman
Banaimudrikapaaye,PavanSut

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navecome in your sharan,surroundand destroya[ the sorrow$,
Come and take away my terrible troubles,destroy the evils now, O my Lord
Iou gr9 kind,able and generous,I am anxiouslywaitingfor you
See this humbleservant of yours and destroy my sorrows,look again my way
You have takenaway the so'ows of rulsidas and givenendress
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Messengerof Ram and ocean of knowredge,rake iote of your foirowerstoo
-come?
(Ullara:)Fromwhichdirectiondid pavan Suta
lHanuman;
Whoseson,whose humbleservantare you? Wheredid Kunwar(Ram)send you?
Wheredid you leaveRam wheredid you leave Lakshman?
Wheredid you find the ring?
He left Ram in iorest, left Lakshmanin the forest, he found the ring in the forest

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14.Chowtal:Rangchhirkatkunjbihaaribhije
merisaari
Rangchhirkatkunjbihaaribhijemerisaari
Chhirkatrangphirjaisebhauraakar khifrchat
pichkaari
Lalkaaratmaaratsab sakhiyan
Vaitok0deugol majhaaribhijemerisaari

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Nayajobandote bigaaribhijemerisaari

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Ha ha karatek nahiflmaanatmaltkapolbihaari
Drij KaricharanShyaamras maateho
dulaaribhijemerisaari
Ras le Brishbhaanu

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He is movinglikea bee and sprayingcolorsby a pichkSri
He challengesall the sakhis,
(drench,ingmy $ari)
He jump$ in the middle of the circle
The friends have caught Mohan,and thrown differentcolors on him
They put dry abit on his face,
The banvariwho is enchantingfrom headto toe (drenchingmy sari)
In the middleof all friendshe playsFhAg,and tearsclothesplayfully
LoveableKanha smears colors on the breasts of the sakhis
(drenchingmy sari)
And teases the youngsters
Krishnakeepslaughingend ignoresour pleas,smudgingcolorson cheeks
The learnedHari Charansays Shyamis completelylost in shringararasa,
(drenchingmy sari)
VrishabhanuDulari(Radha)enjoysthat rasa

15.Chowtal:
Kaanharofrkona gail
Kaanharofrkona gailhamaaribharanjaao paani
Roj barojbharoJamunajal chaalchaloalhi Iaani
Jaanechahoto jaanepaiho
Tum ho almastjavaanibharanjaao paani
Kabse bhayoBirajko lhaakurhamtum ko nahifr
jaani
Derbhaigharjaanede Mohan
Mohisunigharsaasurisaanibharanjaaopaani
Abhirgar0rjar0rna maanefrboleati se baani
Chorbarorbasatyeh Brajmefrho
Tum rokatnaaribiraanibharanjaao paani
Raanhaparosintaanamaarefrkahefraan ki aani
Dwij Harieharansharansat guruji ke
Sakhitum asi chatursayaanibharanjaao paani

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Dailywe have to fetch water from the Yamuna river,walking gracefully
lf you want our life you can have it,
Your appearanceand youth are enchanting(we have to fetch water)
Sincewhen did you becomethe chiefof Braj? We don'tknowyou
It's gettinglate,let us go home,O Mohan,
My mother-in-lawscolds me at home (we have to fetch water)
In your prideyou tease us and ignoreour pleas
You are the cunningthief of Brai,
You keep blockingthe paths of ladies in lonely places (we have to fetch water)
The neighborsare taunting,sayingyou have no dignity
The learnedDwij Hari Charangoes to the abodeof the guru,
(we have to fetch water)
O friend,you are so clever

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16.Chowtal:Brijmefrati dhummachaayi

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Brijmefrati dhummachaayiNandji ke laala

SaajeshringaarRadhikalhaadhinakhsikh
sundarbhaala
Aur sakhisab saajichalesang
Ju[igaijahava sab gwaalNandji ke laala

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Ho ho karihorisab gaavat
LaulaasiliheBrijbaalaNandji ke laal

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rangGopaala
Le gulaalHariko sakhimaarat
MaanoHarihe gayematwaalaNandji ke laal
Kanehanke pichkeehhulatjyofrbarasatmegh
karaala
RaamautarbhTjitehiausar
Sab lakhisur hotanihaalaNandji ke laal

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The belovedson of Nand has wreakedhavocin Braj

Radhikais standingadornedbeautifully,from headto toe she is heautiful
She moveswith her other beautifullyadornedfriends
They gathertherewhere all the cowgirlsare present(sonof Nand)
The many instrumentswhichthey haveare playingtogeiher(playingektal)
All sing Holisongs,singing'Ho ho'
(son of Nand)
The gopisof Braj dancewith graceand elegance
With cleveraims Gopaland all the cowgirlsspraycolorsbn the sakhis,
The sakhisare throwinggulalon Hari,
(son of Nand)
As thoughHarihas becomecrazy
"fhecolorsare sprayingfrom the goldenpichkarilike rainfrom clouds
Ram Avtar says he too was soakedat that moment,
(son of Nand)
All the gods are overwhelmedby seeingthis

42

17. Chowtal:Sakhiaai Nandki khorikhelerang

Sakhiaai Nandki khorikheleranghori
Naanabaranchir sab pahirebhuihanang banori
Shyaamsundarsab sakhisangki ho
Liyekesarmragmad ghorikhelerangahoi
Haathankanakriyepichkaariabirariyl bhirjhori
ChirkatrangShyaamShyaamapar
Par maaratnainanrorikheleranghori
AuchataaydhaayChandravali
Haribhujaan
gahori
Phaagundev kahatBrajnaariho
Ab meridaavparorikheleranghori
Muralimukutchhorsab leihen*motiyan
maang
marori
BhagvaanDaaschaturManMohan
Maanonaarirupdharorikheleranghori
Ullaraa
NandNandankheleBrijhori
Gwaalbaalsangabir uraave
Sundarbhirrasjhori
Baajataavattaal pakhaavaj
Git saberas bori

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All are wearingbeautifulclothesand are adornedwith ornaments
The SundarShyamhas gonewith all the sakhis,
Takingwith them colors like saffron and water (plays holi with colors)
In their handsthey have goldenpichkaris,abir fillstheirbags
Shyam(Krishna)is sprayingcolorson ShyamS(Radha),
(playsholiwith colors)
But lookingat her with bewitchingglances
Chandravalicame runningsuddenlyand held Hari'shands
The ladiesof Braj call him the Lordof Phdgun(Kamdev)
(playsholi with colors)
Now it's my turn,as l've caughtyou
Leave the flute and mukut,fill the middle pert with pearls
BhagwanDas saysthat cleverMan Mohan
(playsholi with colors)
Has takenthe form of a lady
(Ullara:)The son of Nand playsHoli in Braj
He throws colors with the cowgirls,coveringeveryonewith joyful colors
They come beatingrhythmson the pakhawaj,
Their songsfill everyonewithjoY

18.Chowtal:Nardekhopavansut khelhrday
manalaai

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Raamkaajautaarlihosantanpar hotasahaai
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Ulhi praatcharanshirnaai,hrdaymanlaai

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Jo koi garvavasudhamefr,tahaafrpavansutjaai
Maarinikaaridrirkaridushtan
Un ko yam lok palhaai,hrdaYman laai

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Sab devanbandikalaai,hrdaymanlaai

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For helpingRam he incarnatedand he also helpsthe piouspeople
Day and nighthe servesRaghubarji(Ram),
Everymorningbowedhis headat Ram'sfeet (withall your heart)
Whoeverects arrogantlyin Vasudha(earth),there PavanSuta goes
He beatsand throwsaway the evils,
Sendsthem to Yama Lok (hell) (withall your heart)
The Rakshasof Lankaactedarrogantlyand beganwar with Ram
You destroyedthem all and sent them to the heavenlyplace
(with all your heart)
And freed all the gods
What more praise I can sing about you O Lord? | can't reach the botiom
Tulsidasis callingthe messengerof Lord,
(with all your heart)
Who worships at the feet of Raghurai

19.Chowtal:HansibolatJanakdulaari
HansibolatJanakdulaarisunosakhipyaari
Pitahamaaresvayambarlhaanyojule bh0p
jahaflbhaari
jo
JahavaaflDhanushraheShankarji
Maifrto lhadhihofrkantnihaari,sunosakhi
pyaari
MaifiapnemansochkarathaufrsuniBhrigu
Nandangaari
naahifrho
Inkokoi samjhaavat
jaaun
vaarikuaarisunosakhipyaari
Barurahi
Maifrapnepatijaanichalyosakhividhiko likha
bichaari
ji ke
Hoi haifrbyaahsangRaghubar
Unake padpremhamaari,sunosakhipyaare
ToreDhanushkantchhanmaahividhilikhaniko
taari
jamaalalihekara
Bhaagirthi
SiyaRaghubarke gar daari,sunosakhipyaari
Ullaraa
SiedaareRaamgaljaimaala
Dulahto siriRaamban haifr
Lakshmandevarsahbaala
Samdhinto banimaatuKaushalya
Dasrathsamdhimahipaala
Jinake Shambhubaraatiaaye
OdheDigambarmrgachhaala

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daughterof Janak laughsmerrilyand says listen,dear sakhi

My fatherhes organizedmy Swayamvar,where grea[kingswill gather
Wherethe bow of Shankarjiis kept,I am standingand admiringLord Ram
l_amthinkingin my mind,listeningto the abusesof BhriguNandan
Why no one makeshim understand,
lf eomethinghappensto the grooml,ll be left a maiden(listendear sakhi)
I am goingnear my husbandO sakhi,my fate is alreadywritten
fll be maniedto Ram,on his feet lies my love {listendear sakhi)
Rem broke the bow in a second,proved the prophecycorrect
Takingthe piousgarland,Sita puts it in the neck of Raghubar
(l'Jllara:)
sita has put a garlandin Ram'sneck,Ram hai becomethe groom,Lakshman
hae bocomea brother-in-law
, MotherKaushalyahas becomesamdh-in,King Dasharath
hs becomeSamadhi
ln whosemarriageprocessioncame Shambhuji{Shiv)
Digambar($hiv)wearingskin of deer

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20. Chowtal.HansipuchhefrJanakpurki naari

HansipuchhefrJanakpurki naarinaathbal
bhaari
Gaj ko graahgahejal bhTtar
Raamnaamchit
dhaari
Gaj kar haaflksunatprabhudhaayeho
Prabhugaj ko jal se ubaari,naathbal bhaari
Tino lok tin pag kino balipaatalpalhaai
Shevarike bei Sudaamake tandul
Prabhukhaatne kTnbichaari,naathbal bhaari
Duryodhan
gharmevtyaagesaagvidurghar
khaai
Jangaljaaetaarikamaareho
Tuhafrmunikaryagyasuvaari,naathbal bhaari
KhambhaphorHiranakush
maaregagan
dundubhi
chhaai
DaulatRaamkahatsurjaya iaya
PrabhubhaktanBraanaghaari,naathbal bhaari
Ullaraa
RaamRaamraf laavojagatmefr
RaamnaamBaikanlhko daata
Ved svayammukhgaayo,jagatmefrRaam
Raam

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Laughinglythe ladyof Janakpursays O valorouslord
When the crocodilewas pullingthe elephantinto the warer,
In his hearthe rememberedyou, Ram
You camewhen the elephantbeggedyou to come and save him,
And O God, you savedthe elephantfrom the water
(O valorouslord)
You measuredthree worlds in three steps, and sent Bali to paatal
You ate the beri of Shabariand the rice of Sudama
Who were worried if God would acceptthis small offering
You refuseddry fruitsat Duryodhana,s
palace,
And ate plainvegetableat Vidur'shome
You went lo the forestand killedthe demonessTadaka.
And enabledthe sagesto continuetheiryagya in peace(O valorouslord)
You brokethe pillarand emergedto kilt Hiranyakashyap,
Dundubhistartedplayingin the sky
DaulatRam saysthe gods then hailedyou, O Lord
The god saves the life of the devotees (O valorous lord)
(Ullara:) Repeatthe name of Ram in the world
The nameof Ram leadsto the Baikanth
T"heVedasthemselvessing your praise (Ram Ram in this world)

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21. Chowtal:SantoManwahaifrajabdivaani

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maana
Maayamohjanamke lhagiyaun ke rCIpbhulaana GT
Chhalaru kapa!karatnishivaasar
GI
jaana
(kare
maana)
man
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GD
Phikartahaaflki taniknahiflhaifrant samay
jahafrjaana
Mukhte dharamdharamgoharaavat
IFil
Karamkaratman maana (karemanmaana)
Jo ishvargha!ki jaanetehitekaratbahaana
Tehitepuchhatmaaragghal ke ho
GT
Aap to jaat bhulaana (karemanmaana)
GT
Yahaafrkahaafrsajjankaravaashoyanitno
gyaana
DaulatRaamsoi nar gyaaniho
GT
Nijadharamkaramman laana (kareman
maana)

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lllusion(maya)and affection(moha)are deceiversof life and makeyou forgetGod. Day
and nightthey deceiveeveryone,makingpeoplemistaketheir sorrowfor joy. They don't
worry about about the place where they have to go at the last moment of life. They go on
proclaiming"dharma"
while doingwhat they want,whetherrightor wrong.The ones who knowthe path to
God'shome,they themselvesgo on givingexcuses.They themselvesask wherethis
pathof God leads;you yourselfhaveforgoftenthe path of the Lord.Here,where humble
peoplereside,even I know little
DaulatRam says:that personis wise who keeps his heartin his dharmaand karma.
(Ullara:)Put your heartsin your worksof dharmaand karma,O learnedones,your
dharnrailselfwill provideabundanceof joy,
(O learnedones)
Do your prayersand put your heartin it

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22. Chowtal: Ek aavabaanarbhaariAshok

ujaari
Ek aayabaanarbhaariAshokujaari
Phalkhaayanischarko maarepatakpalakmal
daari
Qaantankaanlanlaatanmaarat
Gahi[aangsamudramefldaari,Aashokujaari
RaavanboleMeghnaadse sab dal laave
sanchaari
Maarevo nahifrbaandhle aaveho
Kapidekhikahaaflse bhaari,Aashokujaari
tahafipahuncheka! kalaaikapi
Le dal Meghnaad
bhaari
Meghnaadkapilaratbal
Kapinischarko de maari,Aashokujaari
BarekolaahalbhayeLankamefrnaagPhaansle
daari
BhairoPrasaadkudigayeHanuman
SaariLankabhasmkaridaari,Aashokujaari

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A mightymonkeycame and destroyedthe Ashok V6tika[whereRivan kept Sita]
He ate fruitsand killedthe demonsby smashingthem on the ground
He bitesand kicksand grabbingthe asuras[demons]by the feet,
He hurls them into the sea
(destroyedthe Ashok V6tika)
R6vantold Meghnddto go with wholearmy
And not to kill the monkeybut to bind him and bringhim beforeR6van,
As he has neverseen such a huge monkey(destroyedthe AshokVAtika)
Meghnddreachedtherewith the army,but Hanumangroundhis teethseeingthem
MeghnAdfoughtbravelywith the monkey
Who had killed many demons (deslroyedthe Ashok Vatika)
Chaosreignedin Lankawhen HanumAnescapedfrom the NAgPhdns
BhairoPrasddsays HanumAnthenjumped
And burnedall of Lankato ashes
{destroyedthe AshokVdtika)

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23. Chowtal:Ur basigayeKuvarKanhaai
sakhibilamhaai
Ur basigayeKuvarKanhaaisakhibilamhaai
MathuraKaanhajanamliyohai Gokulbajat
badhaai
ho
Kans-aasurputnahi pathaaSre
Sotodudhapiyaavanaai,sakhibilamhaai
Kans-aasurika daityapalhaayePanditROp
banaai
Rasnadinhamarorimuraariho
VaitorovatMathurahi jaai,sakhibilamhaai
MaariAghaasuraadikMohankunjmenraas
rachaai
Radhalalitadik sakhiyankara
Sab chhTnruchirdadhikhaai,sakhibilamhaai
Mathurajaai Kansko maaryomaatapitako
chhoraai
BhagvaanDaaskahatkarike
Sakhinit ulhiphaagmachaai,sakhibilamhaai

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The youngKanhai,who is residingin my hearl,hasn,tyet come,O sakhi

Kanhaiwas born in Mathura,nut celeOritionsare beini held at Gokul
The demon Kans sent the demonessputana.
:
To breaslfeedthe childand kill him
(hasn'tyet come,O sakhi)
The demon Kanssent a demonin the disguiseoia pandit
Murari(Krishna)twistedhis tongue
And he went to Mathuralamenting,
(hasn,tyet come,O sakhi)
MohandestroyedAgh-6surand oiherdemons,ano ptay6or6s in ihe arbor'
with Radha and other beautifutsakhis [oR:] he cheated Radhaand other
beautifulfriends,
l{e stoleand ate tastycurd with relish(hasn,tyet come,O sakhi)
He went to Mathura,kiltedKans,and releasedhis parents
lhaqwgl Das sayswith handsjoinedrespectfully,
O sakhilet'splay Ph6gwith him everyday (hasn'tyet come,O sakhi)

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24. Chowtal:Jo maatane dudhapilaaiprem

dikhalaai
Jo maatane dudhapilaaipremdikhalaai
Lekargod mujhebailhaarichumchumkar bhaai
Jab maifrrotamaatasutaavati
Aari nindiyavo nindiyabulaai,premdikhalaai
Nindnahifrjab mujheko aatitabjhulaajhulavaai
Mukhmeradekhmahasukhpaatiho
Vo to pyaarke aafrsubahaai,premdikhlaai
Mujhebukhaarlagejab bhaaitab maataakulaai
Raatdivasmukhhamrotaakat
Hamremarneke dar se 4araai,premdikhlaai
Jo maatamamasevakTnakaiseuse bhulaai
DaulatRammaatuke charanan
Ab sochsochghabraai,premdikhlaai
Ullara
Maatacharanchit laavoputrajan
Jin ki maatarovatkalpat
Putrakuputrakahaavo, putrajan

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uponme
takes me on her tap and kisses me affeciio;;Lly,
O brother
.She
When I cry, mothermakesme steep,
She singsa lullabyand calls sleepio come over me
When I didn'tsleep,she'd rock me in the cradle
Seeing my face she is overjoyedand sheds tears of love
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I ne molnerwho caredfor me so much,how can I
ever forgether?
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now
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ai tn*tu"t oryourmother
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(showeredtove
uponme)
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o sons,placeyour devotionat the feet of your mother
rnosewhosemctherscry and lament
I nose sonsare calledkupuha[worlhlesssons] (O sonsy

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25. Jati#1: Jananisamjhaavo

sutAko maano
ho dulaari

Jananisamjhaavo
sutAko maanoho dulaari
Beriyake beritohibarajolaalri sunogorire
ke,matijaihoareapnemanyaar
Jasumati
Mohansangke raasrachaayolog lagaavatgaari
Guriyadeh mangaailaalri sunogorire
Hariyarpiyarlaalare khelanko yaar
Gharhi khelupitatoredekhomaifrdekho
banvaari
Torepitasunilaajmarathaifrsunogorire
Khaanpaanras tyageare apneman yaar
Naambaraakul daaglagaavatdekhomaifrchaal
tumhaari
Itnasunike Radhabikalbhaisunogorire
Sakhiyanke lagijaiheareapneman yaar
Sur kahenainonahidekhe,kekarhaimanhaari

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Mothertriesto make her beloveddaughterunderstand
Your enemiesare tryingto stopyou, listen,O Gori [fair-skinned
lady]
Don'tgo nearYaghoda'shome,try to understandthis in your heart
You played rds with Mohan,and people are criticizingyou
l'll bringa doll for you my daughter,listen,O Gori,
In green,yellowand red colors,for you to playwith
Play in the house,your fatheris watching,I will go and see Banvari
Yourfatheris ashamed,listen,O Gori
He has renouncedfood,drink,and pleasure,try to see in your heart,
Your family has a high reputation,don't taint it, I understandyour cunnlng
Lieteningto this, Radhawas distre$sed,listen,O Gori,
l'll only go with my friends,and do what my heartsays
Sur says she hasn'tseenwithher eyesthe one to whom she has given her heart

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26. Jati#2: Sunisej gayore jab se gharaayo

Sunisej gayore jab se gharaayona piya
Ulhataginbhabhakattan mefrsunogori re
Raktamaasjari kaayaare apneman yaar
Jaaisamundardhaaigireshashilaagathaisab
jiva
Premagin laplattan mefl sunogori re
DTpjaratchhinchhinse are din din moriyaar
Ang ke chTragaaribaretorechTrabarejaise dipa
Cholike bandantarkanlaagesunomorire
Shyaamsuratchaliaayeare apnemanyaar
Paatarinaaripapiyabhaidin rain rale piyaplya
BhogbilaasgayejTvanase sunogorire
Birhabikalbhainaariare kunjanban yaar
Sur sanehkahepiyase morepraan
sanvaarepiyare

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Hot passionrisesin my body,listen,O Gori,
My body of bones and blood is burningwith passion,I feel it in my heart
I feel likejumpingin the sea,to becomecalm likeShashi[the moon]
The flameof love is burningin my body,listen,O Gori
Just as the lamp'sflamebecomesweak by burningdaily,
The sameway my body is becomingweak as days pass
I feel like someonehas cut my body and filledit with burningflames,
Justas the insectsburnwhen theycome near the candle
Tho ties of my blou$eare giving away, listen, O Gori,
I move alongwith lovefor Shyamin my heart,
Tho lady in lovewith God repeatshis name day and nightlike a cuckoo
All the joy has gone from my life,listen,O Gori,
I am filled with the sorrow of separation,in this arbor where I can't go
Sur lovinglysays to the beloved,take care of me, O my beloved

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27. LE #1: ShriKrishnacharanki balihari
ShriKrishnacharanki balihari
jag bandan
Maatheso chandanatarsugandhan
haifrbanvaari
Topi shir sohesabjag mohernoherahirahiBriiki
naari
SurativishaalnirakhatnihaalGopaalLaalki
chhabinyaari
Kanthebichhira mukhmefrbTraajabshariri
giridhaari
Gauvanke paachhekachhnikaachheaachhe
aavatkarataari
sohetirchhichitvaniati
Shrimor mukutpitaambar
PYaari
Aise prabhutaniyabarechikaniyapaayan
jhanakaari
ghunghar
Motinke maalaodhedushaalaNandLaalki
chhabibhaari
Tehichhanchadhekadamke 0parsab sakhiyan
ko de gaari
Kar savabilsatbaafrske-murlitehi mefrchhed
banechaari
Jab olhanpar kaharkiyehai mohirahiBrijki
gvaari
Ras ki khelkiyeBrijbhitarasuranekanko maari

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I pray to the feet of Sri l(rishna
Chandanon his forehead,scentedwith perfume,
Banvdriis prayedto by all
The cap on his head enchantsthe enlireworld and the ladiesof Brai
His face is elegant,everyoneis mesmerized,
everythingaboutGopal Lal is enchanting
With a diamondin his necklaceand pdn in his mouth,GiridhAriis unique
He goes behindthe cows wearinga tight dhoti,movingin his elegantway
wearing a crown with a lovely peacockfeather,
hio sidewaysglanceis alluring
The body of such a Lord is soft and smooth,ankle-bellsjingle ai his ieet
Wlth a pearlgarlandand a shawl,Nandlal'sform is dignified
He dartsup the kadambtree and teasesthe sakhis
l-leholdsin his handsa fluteone-and-a-quarter
fingersfong,
which has four holes
Whoneverhe blows it, the cowherd ladies of Braj are mesmerized
He played rAs in Braj and killed many demons

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28. Lej#2: GopiGopaalkhelenhori

GopiGopaalkhelenhori
Baajatmrdangmurchangjang karataaranbaajat
jori
Ghantaghaharaanekoli nagaareektaaredhuni
ek lhori
Aur manjirajhaanjhvTndaf dholaktaanadhiktori
Eke Brij-naari
audhatsaarisuharangse rang
bori
Paayanpagubaajenupurchhajefrkar mundari
pahirebhori
Ur bichmaalachanchalchaalachitavatchit
karefrchori
Bendishirsohesabjag mohe,rupasaloniumiri
thori
Chandanmandanjamakjamaayakeshariaur
gulaabghori
hanihanimaariek na haare
Kanchanpichakaari
Brijgori
SangbaalanekGopaalliyeabirgulaalbharjhori
Eke mrganainikokilbenidhaavedhamake
chamkedauri
Ekechanchalodheanchaleke badanmalerori.

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Gopi and Gopplare playingHoli
Th mrdangand murchangare resounding,
and handsare clappingrhythmically
Hugebellsare ringing,the nagarasare playing,
The ektArais also playedin a corner
And manjira,jhgnjh,vina,daf, and dholakare resounding
One ladyof Braj is wearinga sari,which got drenchedin deep red color
Her ankle-bellstinkle,and she wears ringson her fingers,
Sho wears necklaceat her chestand walks gracefully,
Her enchantingglancestealsone's heart
Her bindi enchantsthe world, she is a dark beauty at such a young age
She smears sandalwoodpaste on her body, dissolvingsaffron and rose
Sprayingcolorswith a goldenpichkari,
The ladyof Brajdoesn'tacceptdefeat
Gopalcame alongwith manyfriendsand bags filledwith abir and gulal
A doe-eyedgopi with a voicelike a nightingalerunsquickly
One is coveringwith herselfwith her sari,
And other is smearingcoloron her body

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29. Belwara:BrijkaratbihaariShyaam
BrijkaratbihaariShyaamRadhikadonojane
Aanandsur pur baajetabladhundhunkaar
Kankankar kar baajegati baajesitaar
BharibharijhoriabTrakesharibharithaar
Aisi kich machaaveBrijhoi andhiyaar
Baajedhol manjTra
auro karataar
Ta bich naachefrgopikaharitaahimanchaar
GopisabhemiligaavefrBrijhoigulajaar
Sur Shyaamho swaamiab laavhu paar
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In Braj Shyamand Radhaare wanderingjoyously

Joyouslythey sing melodioussongsand the tabtais playingvigorously
The bangleson her hand6are swayingin rhythm,while the sitar is playing
The bags are filled with abir, and kesari is piled on plates
They make a muddypond,and the colorsfill the sky of Brajwith darkness
Dhol and manjiraare playingalongwith kartal,
Betweenthem the gopikasdance,and Haridancesamidstthem
When the gopistogethersing melodiously,Brajbecomesenlightened,
Shyam,O Lord,onlyyou can be our savior

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30. Bhartal#1: Bhalasakhiyanke bicheRadhe

Bhalsakhiyanke bicheRadhealbelivarihaR
Sakhidas aagesakhidas pichhe
Lachkataaveakeli,vari haan
Kausakhilinhepan kar bira
Kaulinhefrphulchameli,varihaan
Taahisamayprabhuaanimilyotahafi
Phaagusaajidou kheli,varihaafr
MachidhamaariShyaamras ke vash
Mohitsakalsaheli.varihaan
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Amldstmany sakhiscomesgorgeousRadha,oh yes

Ten friendsare in front and ten are behind,
Shc alonewalkswith a gracefullilt,oh yes
A irlendhas in her hand pAnleafwith betel-nut,
Anothorhas takenthe chameliflowerin her hand,oh yes
At lhat time Lordcame and met there.
Both of them togetherplayedPh6g,oh yes
All sang dhamariimmersedin Shyam'slove
Hnchantingall the friends,oh yes

31. Bhartal#2: Chalopiyasoi rahiakhiyaa

Chalopiyasoi rahiakhiyaaalasaanivarihaafr
Laalipalangparjaradbichhona
Taaparchaadartaani,varihaafr
Sej ke 0parsugundhlagaayo
Chhirki Gangapaani,varihaafr
Dhirese paaufrdharepalangpar
Jaagatmorijelhaani,varihaafr
Ras ki khelkarohamresang
Piatore haathbikaani.varihaafr
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Come beloved,let'ssleep,my eyes are feelingsleepy,oh yes
On a red bed is a goldenembroideredmattress,
On top ofthat a bed sheetis spread,oh yes
On the bed I have sprayedperfume,
And sprinkledGangeswater,oh yes
Put your feei on the bed very slowly,
will awaken,oh yes
Or my elder sister-in-law
Playwith me the gameof passion,
I am sold to you completely,my beloved , oh yes

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32. Bhartal#3: Bhalakaraleekegagariya

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Nainaaribharepaani,varihaan
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Thaaelhi
Nihurebharatlajaani,vari haafi
Dhirechalegharbaalakarove
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With a new pot and a new rope,
A young bride goes to fetch water, oh yes
But the rope is shortand she is unableto fill the pot
Soelngwhichshe feels ashamedto go homewith an emptypot, oh yes
$he goe$slowlyto homewherethe child is crying,
$ho walksslowlyas if shy and scared,oh yes
Ihe wise l-{ariCharanstandsand watches
tlro gait of the beautifullady,oh yes

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33. Dhamari#1:
SumiroRaamanandhrdai
SumiroRaamanandahrdaibhari
Avadhpurishridhaamajahafljanm liyeShri
Raam
sarayu bahatjala n?radukhpaapna raheshariri
Santanki bhaktipyaaritahafrOetfrahrday
bichaari
Jahafrtahafrsantanka (era mefrtahafitahafr
prabhuhera
Hiranakushako
maareprahraadhi kTnhubaare
MareKauravsau bhaiyatab Lankako k?nha
chadhaya
Utresaagartira ati baandhesetugambhira
Taaparsenautaaresab nishicharl-aai
sanhaare
Lankapatiko maaredevtanti bandichhuraaye
Raajyavibhishaan
ko dinhatab utaarigavanhari
kinha
RaajaJanakki baariGautamki naaripiyaari
Paayanparatjaj?raahorigaavedaas kinir

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be filledwithjoy
RememberRam in your heart,whichwill irnmediately
Avadhpuriis the holy placeof Lakshmi,where Sri Ramwas born
The holy water of Sarayu flows, bathing in it washes away grief and sin
The zeal of devoteesis endearing,when I see and thinkin my heart
Whereverdevoteesare residing,I go to find God there
He killedHiranAkushand rescuedPrahladfrom danger
He destroyedthe hundred Kauravas,and then besiegedLanka
He got down at the seashore,builtthe bridge
Then crossedwith the wholearmyand killedall the demons
He killed the Lankapati(RAvan)and freed all ihe gods
He gave the kingdomto Vibhishan,and then walkedaway graciously
He married the daughter of Janak, saved the belovedwife of Gautam
Alongwith the wholeisland,the servantKabiris singingHoli

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Water is flowing in the river
The old weedsgrow in the water,and flourishin it too
Bul waterdoesn'taffecttheirleaves,it dropsoff like beadsof mercury
As Sati climbsthe funeralpyre,keepingthe vow to her beloved
She receivessalvationand savesthe entirefamily
As the warriorsgo to fight,filledwith loveof war they challengethe enemy
Thoirfacesshow theirvalor,whichdefeatsmanyof theirenemies
In this worldlyriverare flowing,the 8,400,000birthsand rebirthsof souls
Thosewho are learnedcrossthis riverand reachthe shore,
but thosewho are foolishare drownedin it

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35. Dhamari#3: DaukufrvarnihaariJaanaki

dekhan
Dau kufrvarnihaariJaanakidekhanchale
phulavaari
RaamLakhanko rOpnihaarat
HaflsihafrsiJanakdulaari
RaamLakhanko nainrasile
Rashvashbhaisab naari
Siyalakhikanganparchhaahi
Palakjaat nahifrfaari
Un ke shobhakahaafrlagibarani
Tulsidaasbalihaari

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Boththe princes,after seeingJanaki,went to roam in the garden

Seeingthe beautyof Ram and Lakshman
Janak DulAri(Sita)smiledwithjoy
The eyes of Ram and Lakshmanare aftractiveand expressive,
Everyoneis mesmerizedby their beauty
Sita saw their reflectionin her bangte,
And is unable to take her eyes away from their beauty
How muchcan I praisethe eleganceof the Lord?
Tulsidasis completelyenchantedby their beauty

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36. Dhamari#4:Aavena koi kaamRaam
Aavena koi kaamRaambinulaakhkaro
chaturaai
Khetiban'rjbepaarsabhekoi
Nishidin dhyaanlagaai
Aise Raamko kaunbisaare
Sanka!hot sahaai
Un ko gunjaanatkou naahifr
Shaaradthaahna paai
Sabtaji Raamnaamgungaavat
Tulsidaasbataai
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No one will come to rescueyou exceptRam,

whatever clevernessyou show
Whethera farmeror a businessman,
all must rememberthe Lord nightand day
Who can forgetsuch a Ram who helpsin difficulttimes
No one can understandhis divinity
Even Saraswaticouldnot measurethe depthof his divineform
Leave everythingand sing the prai$esof Lord Ram,
Thus says Tulsidas

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37. Dhamari#5: Mohanmohijaayde Jamuna

paani
Mohanmohijaaide Jamunapaani
Shirpargharagharaparjhaari
Taaparabharanbhaari
Hathvachunigulellagaaye
Gaagarmenhanenishaani
Jaahibadetum rokotoko
Saumaramhamjaani
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Wlth a big clay pot on my headand a smallpot on top of that
And meanwhileI am wearingheavyornaments
Wiih a handmadeslingshotin hand,
He aims at the Dot
Why do you keep stoppingus?
I knowyour ways

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38. Dhamari#6: Jamunabichnaiyalagaaye

JamunabichnaiyalagaayeKanhaiyya
tanikdahi
ke kaarana
Kaahekaalhki naiyabanihaiff
Kaahelagikaruaari
Chandankaalhki naiyabanihai
Sonelagikaruaad

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ln the middleof the YamunaKrishnahas placedhis boat,

to get a littlecurd from the gopis
What kind of wood is the boat made o{?
What is the paddle made of?
The boat is made of sandalwood
The paddleis madeof gold

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Akelipaniyana jaihoftsang
leho
AkelipaniyanajaihofrsanglehoNanadke Laal
Kuvnapaanimefrna gai ho kuvanamefrkaala

naag
Kaalanaagse maifrbachiaayoapnepiyaki
bhaag
Kaalapaanimefi na piyo re kaalamirachina
khaaufr
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Don't go alone to fetch water, take Nand's son along with you
I won't go near the well to fetch water, there is a black serpentin the well
I cacapedfrom the black serpent,went runningto my beloved

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40. Rasiya#1:Chitavaniya
aai Raam
mefrnainatagaayeaai Raam
Chitavaniya
rcef."rihotum baaridulaari
kef.atinaarikahaaYeaai Raam
R;;i; Janakki baaridulaari
R;;'; ki naarikahaaYaai Raam

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Kaaheke pat gendbanihai hare
Kaaheke dandalaYore
Reshamke pa! gendbanihai
ChandandandalaaYore
MaaregendgireJamunamenhare
Gendke sangadhaaYore
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On the banksof Yamunanearthe blackserpent'shome,

young Krishnais Playing
Of what cloth is the ball made? (O Hari)
What kind of stickdid Youbring?
'Ihe ball is made of silk (O Hari)
I h6ve broughtthe stickmadeof sandalwood
Whn hit tlre ball fell into the Yarnunariver (O Hari)
Run alongwith the ball

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42. Rasiya#3: Jhagralhaanore Kanhaiya
Gokulmefr
Jhagralhaanore KanhaiyaGokulmefr
Jo tum hai Kaanhadudhake bhukhehare
Chhorolaaubachruduhaailaavogaya,Gokul
mefr
Jo tum hai Kaanhadahike bhukhhare
ChorolaaubachruduhaailaavogayaGokulmefr
Jo tum haiflKaanhapanchke bhukhehare
Jori laaupanchbulaailaaugaiyaGokulmefr
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Kdnha(Krishna)if you are hungryfor milk, O Hari,
Bringthe calf nearthe cow and milk the cow
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Kdnha,if you are hungryfor curd, O Hari,
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Bringthe calf nearthe cow and milk the cow
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43. Kabir#1:Are bhaaisunlemorekabtrare

Are bhaaisunlemorekabirare bhaaisunlemore
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aur
RaamLakshmanBharatShatrughan
Hanumanta
bir
In paanchoka sumirankarkepichhekahekabir
Bhala,Govindabhajankar moremana
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Ram, Lakshman,Bharat,Shatrughan,and courageousHanuman
By rememberingand praisingthesefive,then says the poet
(Nlcelysing the praiseof Govind,O my heart)

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44. Kabir#2: Phaagunmaasbasant

Phaagunmaasbasanthaisab gaavatchowtaal
Daf manjirajhaanjharu mrdanghaathkartaal
Bhala,Govindabhajankar moremana
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With daf, manjifa,mridang,and kartAlin hand
Sing the praiseof Govind,O my heart

45. Kabir#3:Ho ho horihairahi

Ho ho horihai rahi,KrishanRaadhikasang
Barsaaneki galinmen abiruraavatrang
Bhala,Govindabhajankar moreman
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In the streetsof BarsAna,abir and colorsare beingsprayed
Sing the praiseof Govind,O my heart

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46. Kabir#4: Bindraban

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Bindraaban
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DulhinpyaariRadhikadulhaNandKumar
Bhala,Govindabhajankar moreman
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Radhais the beautifulbride,
Nand Kumar(Krishna)is the handsomebridegroom
Singthe praiseof Govind,O my heart

47. Kabir#5: Hamaarisunhuprabhu

Araj hamaarisunhuprabhuKrishnachandra
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Maiflto nipa!gafivaarhofi raakhomerilaaj
Bhala,Govindabhajankar moremana
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48. Kabir#6: Pavantanaysankat
Pavantanaysanka!haranmangalmurtirOp
RaamLakhanSitasahithrdaybasosur bhup
Bhala,jay boloMahaabirswaamiki
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Alongwith Ram, Lakshman,and Sita,residein everyone'sheart
(Nicelysing the praiseand hail Lord Mahabir[Hanuman])

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49.Kabir#7:JisBhaarat
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50. Kabir#8: Chalosakhitahafrjaaiye

Chalosakhitahafrjaaiye,jahaafrbasatBrijraaj
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Whilesellingthe milkwe will find Hari,with one work we will fulfilltwo desires
(Slngthe praiseof Govind,O my heart)

51. Kabir#9: Chitrakut

ke ghaa!
Chitrakutke ghaatpar bhayisantanki bhtr
Tulsidaaschandanghisetilakdet raghubir
Bhala,ShriRaambhajankar moreman
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Aadhiraatko jaarlaagebaapbaapchilaaya
Baajabaajebaagmefrbajaanevaalakaun
DhartiMaataso gayejagaanevaalakaun?
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MotherEarthis sleeping,who is wakingher,up?
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In everyhomeyou can see coconuts,
and in the homeitselfis God'stemple

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Chaitphulebantesudekhibirahaaian jaari
Drijchho!kunbaisaakhjanaavat
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ln Asadhthe painof separationis intense
In SAvan(monsoon)the nuptialbed is desolatewithoutthe beloved
In BhAndoKrishnais off with a rivalwoman/devotee
ln Kdtikwe dancewith Krishna
in Ph0s
In Agahanthereis no restwithoutKrishna,nor
In MAghjhumar,chowtal,anddhamariaresung
In Phagunabirand othercolorsare thrown,in Chaitthe flowersbloom,
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INDEX
Aadharotig[hersabjogi mil khaaya
Aadi shaktivandaufituhaidevi namoshiranaai
Aave na koi kaamRaam
Akelipaniyana jaihofrsangleho
Are bhaaisunlemorekabirare
Bhajupavantanaybal dhaamgYaan
Bhalakar leekegagariya
Bhalasakhiyanke bicheRadhe
Bindrabanke baagmefrbhaura
Brij karatbihaariShyaama
Brijmefratidh0m machaayi
Chalopiyasoi rahiakhiyaa
Chalosakhitahafrjaaiye
mefl nainalagaayeaai Raam
Chitavaniya
Chitrakutke ghaa!
Dau kufrvarnihaariJaanakidekhan
DeviShaaradasumirimanaavo
Dhanutore hai RaamGosaifr
Eka aayabaanarAshokaujaari
(withullara)
charanbalihaari
Gandhitumhare
hori
GopiGopaalkhelen
Araj hamaarisunhuprabhu
HansibolatJanakdulaari
HansipuchhefrJanakpurki naari(withullara)
Ho ho horihai rahi
Jamunabichnaiyalagaaye
Jananisamjhaavosutako maanoho dulaari
Jay Bhaaratbhumibhavaani(withullara)
Jhagralhaanore KanhaiyaGokulmefr
Jis Bhaaratko sukhden
Jo maatane dudhapilaaipremdikhalaai
Kaalidah par khelanaayoribaari
Kaanharofrkona gail
Lijekachhukhabarihamaariho AvadhBihaari
MaifrsumirofiShaaradaho devi
Mohanmohijaayde JamunaPaani
Nadibahejal dhaara
Naradekhopavansut khel hrdaiman laai
Fati raakhobhaktanhitakaari
Pavantan sanka!

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RaamRaamsab koi kahef,
Rangchhirkatkunjbihaaribhijemerisaari
SakhiaaiNandkikhorikhelerang(withullara)
SantoManwahaifrajabdivaani(withuilar"a)
ShriKrishnacharankibalihari
SiyaRaamnaamdin rainkahatchalopyare
SumiroRaamanandahrdai
SumirofiHanumanGosaifr(withullara)
Sunisejagayorejab se gharaayo
TakimaaratMohanpichkaaribhije
tan saari
Terecharananki baliharimahesh
Udhoka taksir
Ur basigaye KunvarKanhaaisakhibilamhaai
Yalraaaraj moremahaaraajGaneshGosain

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Aboutthe Compilerand Editor
Rudy (Ramnarine)$asenarine,bornin PortMorant,Guyana,is a master
drummerand communityscholarof lndo-Caribbean
musicand culture.
He has an especiallyvast knowledgeof chowtal,Ramayansinging,and
tan-singing.He has beenassociatedwith severalchowtalgols{singing
circles)and was captainof the MahatmaGandhiSatsangSocietyGol
beforestartinghis own gol,the NewYorkYouthRamayanChowtaalGol,
in 2009.Whenhe was sevenyearsold he startedplayingdholakfor his
motherand grandmothers,
who wereactivein a singinggroup. He was
particularlyinspiredand supportedin chowtalandRamayanby Chinappa
Viraswamiand RamnareseRajdhani.Later,he studiedwithvocalistrej
Singh.His formaltrainingin drummingand songbeganwith Ustad
Deowa,son of the renowneddrummer,UstadMohana.He continuedhis
studiesof tan sangeetwith renownedsingerUstadBalgobinSinghand
virtuosodholakplayerustad Ramdhani.He went on to learnthe Trinidad
styleof local-classical
musicwith ustad Krishnapersaud. He is uniquein
his masteryof bothBhojpuriand Madrasitraditions.As a youthhe started
learningMadrasimusic-thappudrumming,tarkum,and nargum-from
KrishnaMaistry,MookenNagapoollay,
and the Renganaden
and
Viraswamlfamiliesat the Madrasimandirin Albion. ln his earlycareer,he
gainedinvaluableexperienceaccompanying
the legendarysingersof the
oldergeneration.As a matureartist,he performswiththe top irtists of
Guyana,Suriname,and Trinidad.ln 1g7ghe movedto Newyork City,but
returnedfrequentlyto Guyanato learndrummingfrom UstadRam Dhani.
ln the USA,he foundedthe PremSangitensembte,whichperformstansingingregularlyin the NewYorkarea.Asidefrom makingdholaks,he
performsregularlynot onlywith Indo-Caribbean
musicians,but also at
Gujaratiand Punjabifunctions.
Peter Manuelis a professorof ethnomusicology
at JohnJay Collegeand
the GraduateCenterof the City Universityof New york" He has spent
severalyearsin NorthIndiastudyingits elassical,folk,and popular
musics. He is the authorof severalbooks,includingTan-Singing,
Chutney,and the Makingof lndo-CaribbeanCulture,and the documentary
videos TassaThunder:Folk Musicfrom tndiato the caribbean,and Fasf
lndian Music in the West Indies: Tan-Singingof Trinidadand Guyana.
lAlhenpossible,he enjoyssingingchowtatwiththe Newyork youth
Chowtaaland RamayanGol.