Kesariya Balam (Traditional Rajasthani Folk)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Chorus
Original
केसरिया बालम आओ नी, पधारो म्हारे देस। केसरिया बालम आओ नी, पधारो म्हारे देस।
Transliteration
Kesariya balam aao ni, padharo mhare des. Kesariya balam aao ni, padharo mhare des.
Meaning / Translation
O saffron-clad beloved, please come; welcome you to my land. O saffron-clad beloved, please come; welcome you to my land.
Verse 1
Original
मरुधर सुहावा लागे, थारे बिना मन ना लागे। पिया मिलन की आस में, अंखियां रस्ता जोवे।
Transliteration
Marudhar suhava laage, thaare bina man na laage. Piya milan ki aas mein, ankhiyaan rasta jove.
Meaning / Translation
The desert land seems beautiful, but without you, my heart finds no peace. In the hope of meeting my beloved, my eyes keep watching the path.
Verse 2
Original
बाजरे री रोटी, और केर-सांगरी रो साग। थारे बिना सूनी लागे, म्हारो राजस्थान को बाग।
Transliteration
Bajre ri roti, aur ker-sangri ro saag. Thaare bina sooni laage, mharo Rajasthan ko baag.
Meaning / Translation
The pearl millet bread and the Ker-Sangri vegetable dish. Without you, the beautiful gardens of Rajasthan feel lonely.
Chorus
Original
केसरिया बालम आओ नी, पधारो म्हारे देस।
Transliteration
Kesariya balam aao ni, padharo mhare des.
Meaning / Translation
O saffron-clad beloved, please come; welcome you to my land.