Sajan tum kaahe na Hari gun gaavo
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | सजन तुम काहे न हरि गुन गावो | Sajan tum kaahe na Hari gun gaavo | Friend, why do you not sing Hari’s virtues? |
| Sthayi | नाहक जनम गमावो | Naahak janam gamaavo | You waste your life in vain. |
| Antara | त्रय गुण मोहित अखिल जगत यह | Traya gun mohit akhil jagat yah | This whole world is enchanted by the three qualities of nature. |
| Antara | नाहक देख लुभावो | Naahak dekh lubhaavo | You are drawn in by what you see, in vain. |
Word notes
Sajan is an affectionate address to a friend or companion. Hari gun means Hari’s virtues, while traya gun refers to nature’s three qualities. The final appeal warns against becoming absorbed in the attractions of what one sees.