Jaago mere bhaag aaj
Lyrics and meaning.
About this composition
Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | जागो मेरे भाग आज | Jaago mere bhaag aaj | My good fortune, awaken today! |
| Sthayi | श्याम सुंदर कमलनयन | Shyam sundar Kamalnayan | Beautiful Shyam, lotus-eyed, |
| Sthayi | आन ठाड़े मेरे द्वार | Aan thaare mere dvaar | has come and stands at my door. |
| Antara | तन मन धन नौछावर | Tan man dhan nauchhaavar | Body, mind and wealth, I offer all. |
| Antara | करिहों मैं परिहों पैंयां | Karihon main parihon painyaan | I shall offer them and fall at his feet. |
| Antara | लैहों बलैयां आज बार बार | Laihon balaiyaan aaj baar baar | Today I shall repeatedly make gestures to ward off harm. |
Word notes
Nauchhaavar expresses offering everything in affection or devotion. Painyaan refers to the feet. Taking balaiyaan is an affectionate gesture made to turn harm away from the beloved.