Aishwarya Joshi and Maulik Jagdish Nayak collaborate on ‘Dakla 2,’ a vibrant Gujarati devotional song. Mayur Narvekar pens the heartfelt lyrics and crafts the melody, blending traditional and modern sounds. The track honors the divine feminine, celebrating the many forms of the Mother Goddess.
Dakla 2
Aishwarya Joshi | Maulik Jagdish Nayak
Dakla 2 Lyrics English Translation by Aishwarya Joshi | Maulik Jagdish Nayak
The lyrics call out to Mother Meldi, praising her as the eternal Yogini. Aishwarya Joshi sings, ‘Mother, we’re constantly chanting Your name,’ highlighting the devotion in every word. The song paints a vivid picture of the goddess dancing the garba, her radiance lighting up the world.
Hey Madi MeldiHey Mother Meldi
Madi Meldi Madi Jagat JananiMother Meldi, Mother of the universe,
Ma Tu JoganiYou’re the Divine Yogini
Madi Japiye Japiye Tara JaapMother, we’re constantly chanting Your name,
Eva Akhand Tara Deevda BaleAs Your eternal lamps burn bright,
Hey Madi Vahela Aavjo AajHey Mother, please come quickly today
Hey Madi Adishakti Madi IshwariHey Mother, primordial power, Mother Goddess,
Ne Jag Ma Jag Ma Tara JaijaikaarYour victory’s hailed across the world,
Ma Chamunda Tame Chitt Ma VasoMother Chamunda, You dwell in my heart,
Kem Kari Jasho Pele PaarHow will You lead us to the other shore?
Hey Ramti Aave Madi Ramti AaveHey, Mother comes dancing, Mother comes dancing,
Meldi Madi Aaj Ramti AaveMother Meldi comes dancing today
Eye Ramti Aave Madi Ramti AaveHey, Mother comes dancing, Mother comes dancing,
Kalka Madi Aaj Ramti AaveMother Kalka comes dancing today,
Eye Ramti Aave Madi Ramti AaveHey, Mother comes dancing, Mother comes dancing,
Janbai Maat Aaj Ramti AaveMother Janbai comes dancing today
Eye Ramti Aave Madi Ramti AaveHey, Mother comes dancing, Mother comes dancing,
Chotila Vali Aaj Ramti AaveThe Goddess of Chotila comes dancing today
Hath Thamba Kanku LaalHer palms are stained with red ‘kanku’ (vermilion),
Chundadi Laal Nayan LaalHer ‘chundadi’ (sacred scarf) is red, Her eyes are red,
Tej Kunj Karaal Kaal Garje NyaalIn a sphere of brilliance, fearsome Time roars with justice,
Garje Nyaal Garje NyaalRoars with justice, roars with justice
Ae Haan Ae HaanOh yes, oh yes,
Arey Re Madi Minavada ValiOh Mother of Minavada,
Aaje RameShe’s dancing today
Ae Madi Minavada Rame ReOh, Mother of Minavada is dancing,
Madi Dukhda HareMother takes all our sorrows away
Patelo Ni Devi Ramshi Ni DeviGoddess of the Patels, Goddess of Ramshi,
Ma Darji Ni Devi Ma Sutharo Ni DeviMother Goddess of the tailors and carpenters,
Ma Gadhvi Ni Devi Ma Nayako Ni DeviMother Goddess of the bards and leaders,
Charano Ni Devi Ma Bharvado Ni DeviGoddess of the poets and shepherds
Ma Vanakaro Ni Devi Ma Solanki Ni DeviMother Goddess of the weavers and Solankis,
Darbaro Ni Devi Ma Dehai Ni DeviGoddess of the noble Darbars and Dehais,
Ma Chaudhari Ni DeviMother Goddess of the Chaudharis,
Kambalo Ni Kammbaro Ni DeviGoddess of the shepherds and potters,
Aaj Garbe Rame HeyToday She’s dancing the ‘garba’, hey!
E Garbe Rame Madi Range RameShe’s dancing the ‘garba’, dancing with joy,
Aaj Madi Dasha Ma Aangane RameToday Mother Dasha Maa is dancing in our courtyard,
Evi Aaj Madi Dasha Ma Aangane RameYes, today Mother Dasha Maa is dancing in our courtyard
Tari Zhalhal Hey Tari Zhalhal TariYour radiance, oh, your radiance, yours
Tari TariYours, yours
Tari Zhalhal Zhalhal Hey TariYour shimmering radiance, oh, it’s yours
Zhalhal Zhalhal Hey TariShimmering radiance, oh, it’s yours,
Zhalhal Jyoti Jale Mori MaThe shimmering flame burns, my Mother
Mari Mavdi Chaud Lok Ma PoojayMy Mother’s worshipped across the fourteen worlds
E Ramva Aavo Madi Ramva AavoOh, come and play, Mother, come and dance
Minavada Vali Aaj Ramva AavoGoddess of ‘Minavada’, come and play today
Kaune Maryo Taro DavoWho’s challenged your rightful claim?
Hey Mari Dashama No DavoOh, it’s my Dashama’s claim
Hey Mari Kalka Ma No DavoOh, it’s my Mother Kalka’s claim
Hey Mari Mavdi Taro DavoOh, my Mother, it’s your claim
Hey Jai Ambe Madi Taro DavoOh, Hail Mother Ambe, it’s your claim
Hey Mari Dashama No DavoOh, it’s my Dashama’s claim
Hey Chosath Jogani No Aaj DavoOh, it’s the ‘sixty-four Yoginis’ turn today
Hey Mari Mavdi Taro DavoOh, my Mother, it’s your claim
Dakla 2 Music Video
What does ‘Dakla 2’ mean? The lyrics honor the Mother Goddess in all her forms. This Gujarati devotional track celebrates her divine presence and power.