barasata ghana saatha vruMda sajala jala
Raag: Asavari, Komal Rishabh / Komal Asavari · Taal: Chau Taal
Bandish Overview
Bandish Text
English / Roman
barasata ghana saatha vtRMda sajala jala
tana kee tapata gaee seetala aMga |
nirakhi nirakhi netra kamala
arasa parasa ati umaMga
praphulita bhaye ree mana ati umaMga ||
Devnagri
बरसत घन साथ वृंद सजल जल
तन की तपत गई सीतल अंग ।
निरखि निरखि नेत्र कमल
अरस परस अति उमंग
प्रफुलित भये री मन अति उमंग ॥
Meaning
This bandish describes the arrival of the rainy season and the deep sense of joy and relief it brings. It begins by painting a vivid picture of dark rain clouds gathering together and showering abundant water upon the earth. The heat and fatigue of the body are soothed as the coolness of the rain spreads, bringing comfort and calmness to both nature and the human spirit. In the antara, the composition shifts to the emotional and sensory experience of this moment, describing how the eyes, like blooming lotuses, are filled with delight upon witnessing the beauty of the rains. The repeated act of seeing and feeling this scene creates a sense of excitement and inner joy. The touch and presence of the beloved or of nature itself intensify this feeling, causing the heart to blossom with great enthusiasm and happiness. Overall, the bandish captures the rejuvenating power of the monsoon and the emotional upliftment it inspires within the mind and soul.
Notes
From Kramik Pustak Malika
