This bhajan, composed by the Shrinivas Khale, holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers. It was sung by two of India's most revered musical legends—Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and Bharat Ratna Shrimati Lata Mangeshkar. Their collaboration is a rare and treasured moment in Indian music history, where the divine voices of these iconic artists came together, creating a timeless and soulful rendition that continues to resonate with audiences.
Lyrics
Ram ka gunagan kariye Ram Prabhu ki bhadrata ka Sabhyata ka dhyan dhariye, dhyan dhariye Ram ka gunagan kariye
Ram ke gun guna chirantan Ram gun sumiran ratan dhan Manujta ko kar vibhushit Manuj ko dhanvan kariye, dhyan dhariye Saguna Brahma swarup sundar Sujan ranjan roop sukhkar Ram Atmaram, Atmaram ka samman kariye, dhyan dhariye
Meaning
Verse 1: "Ram ka gunagan kariye Ram Prabhu ki bhadrata ka Sabhyata ka dhyan dhariye, dhyan dhariye Ram ka gunagan kariye"
Meaning: Sing the praises of Lord Ram. Reflect on the nobility of Lord Ram. Focus on the essence of civilization and propriety. Sing the praises of Lord Ram.
Verse 2: "Ram ke gun guna chirantan Ram gun sumiran ratan dhan Manujta ko kar vibhushit Manuj ko dhanvan kariye, dhyan dhariye"
Meaning: Contemplate the eternal virtues of Lord Ram. The remembrance of Ram's qualities is like a precious treasure. Adorn humanity with these virtues, making individuals spiritually wealthy. Meditate upon this.
Verse 3: "Saguna Brahma swarup sundar Sujan ranjan roop sukhkar Ram Atmaram, Atmaram ka samman kariye, dhyan dhariye"
Meaning: Lord Ram, the beautiful embodiment of Saguna Brahman (the manifested form of God with attributes), brings joy to the virtuous. He is the embodiment of the soul itself. Honor this inner divinity, meditate upon it.
In summary, the verses encourage praising and meditating on the virtues of Lord Ram, recognizing his noble qualities, and understanding his role as the Saguna Brahman. By focusing on these attributes, one can enhance their own humanity and spirituality.