# 20 Darshan Bin Jiyera Tarse

Bhajan lyrics

भजन: दर्शन बिन जियरा तरसे

राग।   : ठुमरी खमाच 

   

दर्शन बिन जियरा तरसे । टेक।

घडीघडी दिनदिन पलपल छिनछिन कल न पड़त

नहीं धरत धीर मन नीर नैन से बरसे |१|

बिनती हमारी अब सुनो गिरधारी तुम जाबुं बलिहारी

तेरे चरणकमल तोपे वारी मेरी जान जिगर से ।२।

कीजिये सुनाई मेरी देर क्यों लगाई अब और न सहाई

तेरे बिना यदुराई मुझे लीजिये बचाई निज करसे ।३।

दूषन हमारो सब दिल से बिसारो प्रभु ब्रह्मानंद

निहारो निज नैनन तारो भवसिंधु लहर से ।४। 

Bhajan: Darshan bin jiyra tarse

Raag : thumari  khamach

Darshan bin jiyra tarse |repeat| 

Ghadi ghadi  din din palpal chhin chhin

Kal n padat nahi dharat dheer man 

Neer nain se barse |1|

Binti humari ab suno girdhari tum

Jabu balihari tere charanakamal 

Tope vari meri jaan jigar se |2|

Keejiye sunayi meri der kyu lagayi ab

Aur n sahayi tere bina yadurai 

Mujhe lijiye bachayi nij kar se |3|

Dooshan humaro sab dil se bisaro 

Prabhu brahmanand niharo nij nainan

Taro bhav sindhu leher se |4|

Semantics: 

Oh, Lord! My heart yearns to behold you,

My mind grows restless,

Every moment, every hour, all day,

My tears flow ceaselessly.

Hear my pleas, oh Lord!

My complete surrender is at your lotus feet,

I am willing to sacrifice my entire existence for you.

Listen to my prayers, oh Lord!

Why the delay?

I cannot bear the agony of separation,

No one else can aid me but you.

Please come and rescue me with your divine hands,

Oh Lord! Overlook my transgressions,

I belong to you, cast your gaze upon me.

Please! Deliver me from the ocean of worldly woes.

Connotations:

This poem is a deeply emotional and spiritual expression of a devotee's yearning for divine connection and solace. The speaker's heart is filled with a profound desire to experience the presence of the divine, as symbolized by the plea to "behold you." The use of repetitive language, such as "every moment, every hour, all day," emphasizes the intensity and constancy of this yearning.

The imagery of tears flowing ceaselessly conveys the depth of the speaker's sorrow and longing. The tears represent both a physical manifestation of emotional pain and a spiritual cleansing, highlighting the speaker's sincerity and devotion.

The speaker's surrender at the "lotus feet" of the Lord signifies a complete submission and reverence. The lotus, often associated with purity and divine beauty in many spiritual traditions, symbolizes the transcendental nature of the divine. By placing themselves at the lotus feet, the speaker acknowledges their own humility and the exalted status of the divine.

The speaker's willingness to "sacrifice my entire existence" underscores the depth of their devotion and commitment. This line reflects the ultimate act of faith and trust in the divine, indicating that the speaker values their spiritual connection above all worldly attachments.

The plea for the Lord to "overlook my transgressions" and the acknowledgment of belonging to the divine reflect the speaker's awareness of their own imperfections and the hope for divine mercy and acceptance. This theme of forgiveness and redemption is central to many spiritual traditions, emphasizing the compassionate and benevolent nature of the divine.

The metaphor of being delivered "from the ocean of worldly woes" portrays the challenges and sufferings of life as a vast, turbulent sea from which the speaker seeks rescue. This powerful image conveys the overwhelming nature of life's difficulties and the speaker's reliance on the divine for salvation.

Overall, the poem is a heartfelt appeal for divine intervention and relief from the pain of separation. It highlights themes of devotion, surrender, forgiveness, and the quest for spiritual solace, capturing the essence of a deeply personal and transformative spiritual journey.

# 19 Dekh Nazaro se Bhai

भजन: देख नज़रों से भाई
राग: मारवाड़ी
देख नज़रों से भाई परमेश्वर तेरे मन माँहि
अंग अंग जैसे फूलन में गंध समाई रे ।टेक।

क्या मथुरा क्या काशी जावे।
जाय हिमालय क्यों दुख पावे।
कर सत्संग विचार भेद सतगुरु से पाई रे ।१।

हाड़ मांस का पिंजर काया ।
चेतन केवल फिरे फिराया ।
बाजीगर जैसे पुतली को नाच नचाई रे ।२।

कस्तूरी मृगनाभ बिराजे ।
घास सूंघता बन बन भाजे ।
बिन जाने मूरख बिरथा बाहिर भटकाई रे ।३।

विषयों में तू सुख को माने ।
ब्रह्मानंद स्वरूप न जाने।
उलट सुरत संभाल भरम मन का मिट जाई रे।४।

Bhajan: Dekh nazron se bhai
Raag: Marwari

Dekh nazaron se bhai
Parmeshwar tere man mahi
Ang ang jaise fulan me gandh samayi re |R|

Kya Mathura kya Kashi jave
Jaay himalaya kyo dukh pave
Kar satsang vichar bhed satguru se payi re |1|

Haad mans ka pinzar kaya
Chetan kewal fire firaya
Baazigar jaise putli ko nach nachayi re |2|

Kastoori mrignaabh biraje
Ghans dhundhta van-van bhaje
Bin jane moorakh birtha bahir bhatkayi re |3|

Vishyon me tu sukh ko maane
Brmhanand swarup n jane
Ulat surat sambhal bharam man ka mit jayi re|4|

Semantics:

Oh, Brother! Just open your eyes and see,

God resides in your heart,

Just like a flower holds its scent.

Why do you go to the cities of Mathura and Kashi?

Why do you endure the journey to the Himalayas?

Simply seek the secret knowledge from the true Guru. |1|

This body is merely a structure of bones and flesh,

Consciousness alone animates it,

Much like a puppeteer controls the puppets. |2|

Like a musk deer chasing its own scent in the woods,

You are a fool searching in the outer world. |3|

You seek comfort in worldly pleasures,

But you are ignorant of the knowledge of the self.

It is better to attain Samadhi,

For then, illusion will end. |4|

Connotations:
        This poem is a profound spiritual exhortation, urging the reader to seek divine understanding and inner peace through self-awareness and guidance from a true Guru.

The opening lines, "Oh, Brother! Just open your eyes and see, God resides in your heart, Just like a flower holds its scent," convey the idea that the divine presence is inherently within us, as natural and intrinsic as the scent within a flower. This emphasizes the importance of introspection and recognizing the divine within oneself rather than searching externally.

The lines questioning the journey to sacred cities and the Himalayas—"Why do you go to the cities of Mathura and Kashi? Why do you endure the journey to the Himalayas?"—highlight the futility of seeking spiritual enlightenment solely through physical pilgrimage. Instead, the poem advises seeking the secret knowledge from a true Guru, indicating that true wisdom and peace come from internal reflection and guidance, not from external travels.

The comparison of the body to a puppet controlled by consciousness—"This body is merely a structure of bones and flesh, Consciousness alone animates it, Much like a puppeteer controls the puppets"—suggests that physical form is secondary to the spirit or consciousness that gives it life. This reflects on the transient nature of the body and the enduring essence of the soul, emphasizing the importance of focusing on spiritual rather than physical existence.

The musk deer analogy—"Like a musk deer chasing its own scent in the woods, You are a fool searching in the outer world"—criticizes the human tendency to seek happiness and fulfillment in the external world. Just as the musk deer is unaware that the fragrance it seeks comes from itself, humans often overlook the inner source of true contentment and peace.

Finally, the closing lines—"You seek comfort in worldly pleasures, But you are ignorant of the knowledge of the self. It is better to attain Samadhi, For then, illusion will end"—highlight the distraction of worldly pleasures from the pursuit of self-knowledge. The term "Samadhi" refers to a state of intense concentration or meditation leading to spiritual enlightenment. The poem suggests that achieving Samadhi will dispel the illusions (Maya) of the material world, leading to true understanding and peace.

Overall, the poem emphasizes the themes of inner divine presence, the importance of seeking true spiritual guidance, the transient nature of the physical body, the folly of external pursuits for inner fulfillment, and the ultimate goal of achieving spiritual enlightenment to transcend worldly illusions.