Holi Utsav: Radha Krishna Prem Rang
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Vibrant Celebration Holi Festival Colors Radha and Krishna
Mukhda (Chorus)
Original
ब्रज की गलियों में होली आई, राधा कृष्ण ने धूम मचाई। रंग गुलाल उड़े चहुँ ओर, नाचें ग्वाल बाल नाचें मोर।
Transliteration
Braj ki galiyon mein Holi aayi, Radha Krishna ne dhoom machayi. Rang gulal ude chahun or, naachen gwal baal naachen mor.
Meaning / Translation
Holi has arrived in the streets of Braj, Radha and Krishna have ignited a divine celebration. Colors and gulal fly in all directions; the cowherd boys dance and the peacocks dance.
Antara 1 (Verse 1)
Original
नटखट कान्हा रंग उड़ाए, राधा के मुख पर रंग चढ़ाए। चुनर रंगी और पग रंगी, प्रेम की होली मन में जगी।
Transliteration
Natkhat Kanha rang udaaye, Radha ke mukh par rang chadhaaye. Chunar rangi aur pag rangi, prem ki Holi man mein jagi.
Meaning / Translation
The mischievous Krishna scatters colors, applying hues to Radha's face. The veil is colored and the feet are colored; the Holi of divine love has awakened in the heart.
Antara 2 (Verse 2)
Original
सखियाँ लाएँ पिचकारी धार, बरसे रंग अपार संसार। राधा संग श्याम की जोड़ी निराली, भर दे जीवन में खुशहाली।
Transliteration
Sakhiyaan laayen pichkari dhaar, barse rang apaar sansaar. Radha sang Shyam ki jodi niraali, bhar de jeevan mein khushhaali.
Meaning / Translation
The Gopis bring streams from water guns, and an infinite amount of color rains upon the world. The union of Radha and Shyam is unique, filling life with bliss and prosperity.
Conclusion
Original
जय राधे कृष्ण, जय होली के रंग, नाचें भक्त सब प्रेम के संग।
Transliteration
Jai Radhe Krishna, Jai Holi ke rang, naachen bhakt sab prem ke sang.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Radha and Krishna, glory to the colors of Holi! All devotees dance together in the company of divine love.