Samb Sadashiv Bhola pyaare
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | सांब सदाशिव भोला प्यारे | Samb Sadashiv Bhola pyaare | Beloved Samb Sadashiv, gentle Lord, |
| Sthayi | रट मन निस दिन परम दयाघन | Rat man nis din param dayaaghan | mind, repeat night and day the name of the one filled with supreme compassion. |
| Sthayi | तज माया को झकोला | Taj maaya ko jhakola | Abandon the buffeting of illusion. |
| Antara | काम क्रोध मद मोह रु मत्सर | Kaam krodh mad moh ru matsar | Desire, anger, pride, attachment, and envy, |
| Antara | लोभ कहत खट रिपु हत पामर | Lobh kahat khat ripu hat paamar | with greed, are called the six enemies; foolish one, destroy them. |
| Antara | छांड भरम शरन जाय चतुर | Chhaand bharam sharan jaay Chatur | Leave delusion behind and seek shelter, Chatur. |
Word notes
Dayaaghan presents the Lord as filled with compassion, while maaya ko jhakola evokes being tossed about by illusion. Desire, anger, pride, attachment, envy, and greed make up the six inner enemies named in the appeal. Sharan is the shelter sought after abandoning confusion.