Bhaja Govindam Lyrics
Sthapakaya Cha Dharmasya
Sarva Dharma-Svarupne;
Avatara-Varsthaya
Ramakrishnaya Te Namah
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate
Sampraapte Sannihite Kaale
Nahi Nahi Rakshati Dukrim Karane
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 1 ॥
Mudha Jahiihi Dhanaagama Trishhnaam
Kuru Sadbuddhim Manasi Vitrishhnaam.
Yallabhase Nija Karmopaattam
Vittam Tena Vinodaya Chittam
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 2 ॥
Yaavad Vittopaarjana Shaktah
Taavannija Parivaaro Raktaha.
Pashchaajjiivati Jerjara Dehe
Vaartaam Ko Pina Prichchhati Gehe.
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 3 ॥
Maa Kuru Dhana Jana Yauvvana Garvam
Harati Nimeshhaat Kaalah Sarvam.
Maayaa Mayamidam Akhilam Hitvaa
Brahmapadam Twam Pravisha Viditvaa
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 4 ॥
Sura Mandira Taru Muula Nivaasaaha
Shayyaa Bhuutala Ajinam Vaasaha.
Sarva Parigraha Bhoga Tyaagaha
Kasya Sukham Na Karoti Viraagaha
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 5 ॥
Bhagavad Giitaa Kijnchida Dhiitaa
Gangaa Jalalava Kanikaa Peetaa
Sakridapi Yena Muraari Samarchaa
Kriyate Tasyaya Menana Charchaa
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 6 ॥
Punarapi Jananam Punarapi Maranam
Punarapi Jananii Jathare Shayanam
Iha Samsaare Bahudustaare
Kripayaa Apaare Paahi Muraare
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 7 ॥
Geyam Giitaa Naama Sahasram
Dhyeyam Shriipati Ruupamajasram
Neyam Sajjana Sange Chittam
Deyam Deena Janaayacha Vittam
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 8 ॥
Arthamanartham Bhaavaya Nityam
Naastita Tah Sukhaleshah Satyam.
Putraa Dapi Dhana Bhaajaam Bhiitihi
Sarva Trai Shaa Vihitaa Riitihi
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate ॥ 9 ॥
Guruchara Naambuja Nirbhara Bhakataha
Samsaaraa Dachiraad Bhava Muktaha.
Sendriya Maanasa Niya Maadevam
Drakshasi Nija Hridayastham Devam
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate
Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam
Govindam Bhaja Muudhamate. ॥ 10 ॥
Bhaja Govindam is a Hindu devotional song composed by Shri Adi Shankaracharya. The title “Bhaja Govindam” means “Sing the glory of God Govinda” in Sanskrit. Bhaja Govindam conveys the message of spiritual growth, devotion, and the ultimate reality.
Bhaja Govindam:
- Urges the seeker to cultivate devotion and seek refuge in Lord Krishna
- Warns against the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures and attachments
- Emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices like japa (mantra repetition) and dhyana (meditation)
- Describes the attributes of a true devotee and the bliss of self-realization
- Celebrates the divine beauty and majesty of Lord Krishna
Reciting Bhaja Govindam is believed to:
- Inspire devotion and spiritual growth
- Cultivate detachment from worldly desires
- Bestow peace, wisdom, and inner joy
- Guide seekers on the path to self-realization