Dhan dhan murat Krishna Murari
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | धन धन मूरत कृष्ण मुरारी | Dhan dhan murat Krishna Murari | Blessed, blessed is the form of Krishna, Murari. |
| Sthayi | सुलच्छन गिरिधारी छबि सुंदर लागे अति प्यारी | Sulachchhan Giridhari chhabi sundar laage ati pyaari | Graceful Giridhari, your beautiful appearance is exceedingly dear. |
| Antara | बंसीधर मनमोहन सुहावे | Bansidhar Manmohan suhaave | The flute-bearing enchanter of the heart is lovely. |
| Antara | बलि बलि जाऊं मोरे मन भावे | Bali bali jaaun more man bhaave | I give myself to him again and again; he delights my heart. |
| Antara | सबरंग ज्ञान बिचारी | Sabarang gyaan bichaari | Sabarang reflects upon this knowledge. |
Word notes
Murari and Giridhari are names of Krishna, recalling the slayer of Mura and the lifter of the mountain. Bansidhar is the flute-bearer, while Manmohan is the one who enchants the heart. Bali bali expresses repeatedly offering oneself in love and devotion. Gyaan is knowledge, and bichaari expresses reflection or contemplation.