Barbarika Se Khatushyam (The Whole Story)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Barbarika Se Khatushyam (The Whole Story)
Introduction of Barbarika
Original
घटोत्कच के लाडले, बर्बरीक नाम सुना, तीन बाणों के स्वामी, अद्भुत जिनका काम। महाबली थे वीर वो, शक्ति का था भंडार, कुरुक्षेत्र के रण में, करने को तैयार।
Transliteration
Ghatotkach ke laadle, Barbarika naam suna, Teen baano ke swami, adbhut jinka kaam. Mahabali the veer vo, shakti ka tha bhandaar, Kurukshetra ke ran mein, karne ko taiyaar.
Meaning / Translation
The beloved son of Ghatotkacha, known as Barbarika, the master of three arrows, whose deeds were wondrous. He was a mighty hero, a reservoir of power, ready to enter the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
The Vow (Pran)
Original
माता को दिया वचन, हारने वाले का साथ निभाना, जो भी पक्ष कमजोर हो, वहीं से युद्ध लड़ जाना। यही संकल्प लेकर, वो रणभूमि में आए, अजेय थे वो योद्धा, जो सबको ललकारें।
Transliteration
Maata ko diya vachan, haarne waale ka saath nibhana, Jo bhi paksh kamzor ho, wahin se yuddh lad jaana. Yahi sankalp lekar, vo ranbhoomi mein aaye, Ajeeya the vo yoddha, jo sabko lalkarein.
Meaning / Translation
He gave a vow to his mother to always support the losing side. Whichever side became weak, he would fight for them. With this resolve, he entered the battlefield, an invincible warrior who challenged all.
Krishna's Test
Original
श्री कृष्ण आए ब्राह्मण बन, करने को परीक्षा, बोले बर्बरीक से, मांगें शीश की दीक्षा। देखकर उनकी शक्ति, प्रभु हुए अति व्याकुल, कैसे बचेगा धर्म, जब बदलेगा ये पासा।
Transliteration
Shri Krishna aaye Brahmin ban, karne ko pariksha, Bole Barbarika se, maange sheesh ki diksha. Dekhkar unki shakti, Prabhu hue ati vyakul, Kaise bachega dharm, jab badlega ye paasa.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Krishna arrived in the guise of a Brahmin to test him. He asked Barbarika for the sacrifice of his head. Seeing his immense power, the Lord became anxious, knowing that if Barbarika fought for the losing side, the balance of Dharma would be destroyed.
The Great Sacrifice (Sheesh Daan)
Original
हंसते-हंसते वीर ने, अपना शीश दान किया, धर्म की रक्षा हेतु, सर्वस्व अर्पण किया। देखकर ये दान, कृष्ण हुए अति प्रसन्न, दे दिया उन्हें वरदान, जो बढ़ाए सबका मन।
Transliteration
Hanste-hanste veer ne, apna sheesh daan kiya, Dharm ki raksha hetu, sarvaswa arpan kiya. Dekhkar ye daan, Krishna hue ati prasann, De diya unhein vardaan, jo badhaye sabka mann.
Meaning / Translation
Smilingly, the brave warrior sacrificed his head, offering everything for the protection of righteousness. Seeing this sacrifice, Krishna was extremely pleased and granted him a boon that would touch everyone's heart.
Becoming Khatushyam
Original
कलयुग में तुम कहलाओगे, 'श्याम' नाम के साथ, खाटू धाम में वास तुम्हारा, भक्तों के हाथ। शीश के दानी तुम, हारे के सहारे, जय श्री श्याम बोलो, जो आए तुम्हारे द्वारे।
Transliteration
Kalyug mein tum kehlaoge, 'Shyam' naam ke saath, Khatu dhaam mein vaas tumhara, bhakton ke haath. Sheesh ke daani tum, haare ke sahaare, Jai Shri Shyam bolo, jo aaye tumhare dwaare.
Meaning / Translation
In the Kali Yuga, you shall be known by the name 'Shyam'. You shall reside in Khatu Dham and hold the hands of your devotees. O Giver of the Head, Supporter of the defeated, let everyone chant 'Jai Shri Shyam' when they come to your door.