Govardhan Maharaj Bhajan
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Govardhan
Chorus / Refrain
Original
जय गिरिराज महाराज की, जय गोवर्धन महाराज की। जय गिरिराज महाराज की, जय गोवर्धन महाराज की।
Transliteration
Jai Giriraj Maharaj ki, Jai Govardhan Maharaj ki. Jai Giriraj Maharaj ki, Jai Govardhan Maharaj ki.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to the King of Mountains, glory to the King of Govardhan. Glory to the King of Mountains, glory to the King of Govardhan.
Verse 1: The Legend of the Mountain
Original
कनक समान चमकत गिरिराज, ब्रज के आधार। नन्हीं उँगली पर धरे गिरि, किया जगत उद्धार।
Transliteration
Kanak samaan chamkat Giriraj, Braj ke aadhaar. Nannhi ungli par dhare giri, kiya jagat uddhaar.
Meaning / Translation
The King of Mountains shines like pure gold, the very foundation of Braj. By lifting the mountain on His tiny little finger, He redeemed the entire world.
Verse 2: Protection from Indra
Original
इंद्र का मान मर्दन किया, ब्रज का दुःख मिटाया। गौओं और गोपियों को, अपनी शरण में लाया।
Transliteration
Indra ka maan mardan kiya, Braj ka dukh mitaya. Gaon aur gopiyon ko, apni sharan mein laya.
Meaning / Translation
He crushed the pride of Indra and wiped away the sorrows of Braj. He brought the cows and the Gopis under His divine protection.
Verse 3: Devotion and Worship
Original
धूप दीप और नैवेद्य से, तेरी आरती गाते। भक्त जन सब मिलकर, चरणों में शीश नवाते।
Transliteration
Dhoop deep aur naivedya se, teri aarti gaate. Bhakt jan sab milkar, charnon mein sheesh navate.
Meaning / Translation
With incense, lamps, and sacred offerings, we sing Your Aarti. All the devotees come together to bow their heads at Your holy feet.
Conclusion
Original
गोवर्धन महाराज की जय, गिरिराज की जय। कृष्णा के प्राण प्रिय, ब्रज के सुखमय।
Transliteration
Govardhan Maharaj ki jai, Giriraj ki jai. Krishna ke praan priya, Braj ke sukhmay.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to King Govardhan, victory to the King of Mountains. O Beloved of Krishna's soul, the source of bliss for all of Braj.