Kaau ki rit kou kare sakhi ri
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | काउ कि रीत कोउ करे सखी री | Kaau ki rit kou kare sakhi ri | Who follows another’s way, friend? |
| Sthayi | मीत पियरवा जो जो करिये | Mit piyarvaa jo jo kariye | Beloved friend, whatever you do, |
| Sthayi | सो सो सब अपने मन की | So so sab apne man ki | it is always as your own heart wishes. |
| Antara | हों अधीन तन मन धन तुमरे | Hon adhin tan man dhan tumare | My body, mind and wealth are at your command. |
| Antara | तुम तो मेहरबान सब के | Tum to meharbaan sab ke | You are gracious to everyone. |
| Antara | सदारंग पर रंग बरसायो | Sadarang par rang barsaayo | You have showered colour upon Sadarang. |
Word notes
Rit is a way or manner, and kou means anyone. Piyarvaa is the beloved. Adhin expresses being under another’s care or command. Meharbaan means gracious. Rang barsaayo evokes a shower of love’s colour.