Back to HAF Lyrics Table of Contents Baje Re Muraliya Baje - Bhajan This bhajan, composed by the Shrinivas Khale, is a masterpiece that showcases the power of both singers at their best. Sung by two of India’s most revered musical legends—Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Bharat Ratna Shrimati Lata Mangeshkar—it captures the essence of their vocal brilliance. Their collaboration is a rare and treasured moment in Indian music history, where the divine voices of these iconic artists came together, creating a soulful and timeless rendition that continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
Lyrics
Vimukh shikhar se dhara ghaa'e Radha-Hari sammukh laye Bansuriya, Hari sanvariya ki Radha Gori sunva re
Baje re muraliya, baje Adhar dhare Mohan murali par Adhar dhare Mohan murali par Honth pe maya biraje
Hari-Hari bans ki bani muraliya Marm-marm ko chhue anguriya Chanchal, chatur anguriya jis par Kanak mundariya saje
Peeli mundari, anguri sham Mundari par Radha ka naam Aakhar dekhe, sune madhur swar Radha Gori laaje
Bhool gayi Radha bhari gagariya Bhool kare godhan ko sanvariya Jaane na jaane tero jaane Jaane adh jag raaje
Meaning
This is a bhajan that describes the enchanting and divine play of Lord Krishna with his flute, which captivates Radha and the entire creation. Here is the meaning of the verses: Vimukh shikhar se dhara ghaa'e From the peaks of the mountains, streams flow down, Radha-Hari sammukh laye Bringing Radha and Lord Hari (Krishna) face to face. Bansuriya, Hari sanvariya ki The flute, belonging to the dark-hued Lord, Radha Gori sunva re Radha, the fair one, listens to it.
Baje re muraliya, baje The flute plays, it plays, Adhar dhare Mohan murali par As the enchanting Krishna holds it to his lips, Adhar dhare Mohan murali par Holding the flute to his lips, Honth pe maya biraje On his lips, an enchanting spell resides.
Hari-Hari bans ki bani muraliya Made of green bamboo, the flute of Krishna, Marm-marm ko chhue anguriya Touches the innermost core of the heart, Chanchal, chatur anguriya jis par On which his playful, skilled fingers play, Kanak mundariya saje Adorned with golden rings.
Peeli mundari, anguri sham Yellow rings, with the dark Lord's fingers, Mundari par Radha ka naam On the rings is engraved Radha's name, Aakhar dekhe, sune madhur swar Seeing the letters and hearing the sweet notes, Radha Gori laaje The fair Radha feels shy.
Bhool gayi Radha bhari gagariya Radha forgets her full pitcher, Bhool kare godhan ko sanvariya Forgetting the cattle, captivated by Krishna, Jaane na jaane tero jaane She knows not what she knows, Jaane adh jag raaje The entire world knows of this divine play. The song is rich in imagery and devotion, depicting Radha's enchantment with Krishna's flute and how it makes her forget everything else. It's an expression of divine love and the mystical power of Krishna's music.