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motina kee maalaa gale biraaje

Raag: Haunsdhwani / Hansadhvani / Hamsadhvani · Taal: Teen Taal

Bandish Overview

Raag
Taal
Tempo
Drut
Bandish Type
Chota Khayal
Composed by
Vasant Thakar
Lyrics by
Not available
Gharana Tradition
Not available
Contributed by
Ranjani Ramachandran

Bandish Text

English / Roman

motina kee maalaa gale biraaje
kaanana kuMDala muralee adhara dhare |

bhaala vishaala mukuTa seesa sohe
sarala sukomala jiya ko hare ||

Devnagri

मोतिन की माला गले बिराजे
कानन कुंडल मुरली अधर धरे ।

भाल विशाल मुकुट सीस सोहे
सरल सुकोमल जिय को हरे ॥

Meaning

(This is a portrayal of Lord Krishna - ) A string of pearls adorns [your] neck Rings in your ears and a Flute held at your mouth (looks beautiful.) On your large forehead you wear a crown adorning the head, Simple and pleasing, [you] captivate the mind.

Contributed by: Abhijit Kshirsagar