Sakhi mero man lino salone sajana
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | सखि मेरो मन लीनो सलोने सजना | Sakhi mero man lino salone sajana | Friend, my lovely beloved has captured my heart. |
| Antara | सांवरि सूरत रस भरि मूरत | Saanvari surat ras bhari murat | That dark, lovely face; that form filled with sweetness. |
| Antara | सांवरि सूरत सांवरि सूरत रस भरि मूरत | Saanvari surat saanvari surat ras bhari murat | That dark, lovely face, that dark, lovely face; that form filled with sweetness. |
| Antara | बंसी बट जमुना सखि मेरो मन लीनो सलोने सजना | Bansi bat Jamuna sakhi mero man lino salone sajana | At Bansi Bat by the Yamuna, friend, my lovely beloved has captured my heart. |
Word notes
Sakhi addresses a close female friend, and salone sajana is an affectionate address to a lovely beloved. Saanvari surat describes the dark, beautiful face, while ras bhari murat conveys a form overflowing with sweetness. The repeated words linger over the beloved’s appearance. Bansi Bat names the banyan-tree setting beside the Yamuna associated with the flute-playing beloved.