Shyam Sundar Banmali ke sakhi
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | श्याम सुंदर बनमाली के सखी | Shyam Sundar Banmali ke sakhi | Friend, for Shyam Sundar Banmali, |
| Sthayi | दरस बिना जिया तरसाय | Daras bina jiya tarasaay | the heart longs without a glimpse. |
| Antara | सोहनि सूरत मोहनि मूरत | Sohani surat mohani murat | A lovely face, an enchanting form. |
| Antara | हररंग की छबि मो मन वसी सखि | Harrang ki chhabi mo man vasi sakhi | Harrang’s beauty dwells in my heart, friend. |
| Antara | दरस बिना जिया तरसाय | Daras bina jiya tarasaay | The heart longs without a glimpse. |
Word notes
Daras is a glimpse or sight of the beloved, whose absence makes the heart yearn. Sohani describes beauty, while mohani conveys the power to enchant. Banmali is a name of Krishna associated with a garland of woodland flowers.