We have translated the lyrics of “Krishna Ki Chetavani (Rashmirathi)” for your convenience. This devotional song is a blend of modern rap and classical poetry, which adds a fresh and contemporary touch to the profound teachings of the Hindi epic “Rashmirathi” by the renowned poet Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar,’ performed by Agam Aggarwal & Siddharth Sharma.
The lyrics of “Krishna Ki Chetavani (Rashmirathi)” take us on a journey through the epic’s narrative, focusing on the pivotal moment when Lord Krishna arrives in Hastinapur to mediate between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The song masterfully encapsulates the essence of this moment, where Krishna, the divine charioteer and guide, offers wisdom and a path to righteousness.
Agam Aggarwal and Siddharth Sharma’s rendition of the lyrics infuses the verses with a vibrant energy, making the ancient teachings feel alive and relevant today. Their rap-style delivery adds a contemporary flair to the song while respecting the classical roots of the poetry.
KRISHNA KI CHETAVANI (RASHMIRATHI) SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Varshon Tak Van Mein Ghoom-Ghoom,
Baadha-Vighnon Ko Choom-Choom,
Sah Dhoop-Ghaam, Paanee-Patthar,
For years, wandering in the forest,
Embracing obstacles,
Bearing the sun, rain, water, and stones,
Paandav Aaye Kuchh Aur Nikhar.
Saubhaagy Na Sab Din Sota Hai,
Dekhen, Aage Kya Hota Hai.
The Pandavas gained some refinement,
Fortune does not sleep all the time,
Let’s see what happens next.
Maitree Kee Raah Bataane Ko,
Sabako Sumaarg Par Laane Ko,
Duryodhan Ko Samajhaane Ko,
To show the path of friendship,
To bring everyone on the right path,
To make Duryodhan understand,
Bheeshan Vidhvans Bachaane Ko,
Bhagavaan Hastinaapur Aaye,
Paandav Ka Sandesha Laaye.
To save from terrible destruction,
Lord Krishna came to Hastinapur,
Bringing the message of the Pandavas.
‘Do Nyaay Agar To Aadha Do,
Par, Isamen Bhee Yadi Baadha Ho,
To De Do Keval Paanch Graam,
"If you do justice, give half,
But if even that is a problem,
Then give just five villages,
Rakkho Apanee Dharatee Tamaam.
Ham Vaheen Khushee Se Khaayenge,
Parijan Par Asi Na Uthaayenge!
Keep all your land,
We will happily eat there,
And not raise our weapons against our family!"
Duryodhan Vah Bhee De Na Saka,
Aasheesh Samaaj Kee Le Na Saka,
Ulate, Hari Ko Baandhane Chala,
Duryodhan could not even give that,
He could not accept the blessings of society,
On the contrary, he went to bind Hari,
Jo Tha Asaadhy, Saadhane Chala.
Jab Naash Manuj Par Chhaata Hai,
Pahale Vivek Mar Jaata Hai.
Which was impossible, he tried to do,
When destruction looms over man,
First, his wisdom dies.
Hari Ne Bheeshan Hunkaar Kiya,
Apana Svaroop-Vistaar Kiya,
Dagamag-Dagamag Diggaj Dole,
Hari roared terribly,
He revealed his true form,
The elephants shook,
Bhagavaan Kupit Hokar Bole-
‘Zanjeer Badha Kar Saadh Mujhe,
Haan, Haan Duryodhan! Baandh Mujhe.
The Lord spoke angrily,
"Bind me with chains,
Yes, yes, Duryodhan! Bind me.
Alakh Niranjan Bhav Bhay Bhanjan
Janam Naranjan Data, Janam Naranjan Data
The unknowable, the fearless, the dispeller of fear
The one who was born to please, the one who was born to please
Sankat Mit Hain Chhan Mein Uske, Jo Nar Tumko Dhyata,Jo Nar Tumko Dhyata,
Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
Those who meditate on you are free from troubles
O Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
Yah Dekh, Gagan Mujhamen Lay Hai,
Yah Dekh, Pavan Mujhamen Lay Hai,
Mujhamen Vileen Jhankaar Sakal,
"Look, the sky is absorbed in me,
Look, the wind is absorbed in me,
All the sounds are absorbed in me,
Mujhamen Lay Hai Sansaar Sakal.
Amaratv Phoolata Hai Mujhamen,
Sanhaar Jhoolata Hai Mujhamen.
The whole world is absorbed in me.
Immortality blooms in me,
Destruction swings in me.
‘Udayaachal Mera Deept Bhaal,
Bhoomandal Vakshasthal Vishaal,
Bhuj Paridhi-Bandh Ko Ghere Hain,
My forehead is the rising sun,
The earth is my vast chest,
My arms encircle the horizon,
Mainaak-Meru Pag Mere Hain.
Dipate Jo Grah Nakshatr Nikar,
Sab Hain Mere Mukh Ke Andar.
Mainaak and Meru are my feet.
The stars and planets that shine,
Are all inside my mouth.
‘Drag Hon To Drshy Akaand Dekh,
Mujhamen Saara Brahmaand Dekh,
Char-Achar Jeev, Jag, Kshar-Akshar,
"If you are brave, look at the infinite sky,
See the whole universe in me,
The four kinds of creatures, the world, the perishable and the imperishable,
Nashvar Manushy Surajaati Amar.
Shat Koti Soory, Shat Koti Chandr,
Shat Koti Sarit, Sar, Sindhu Mandr.
The mortal man, the immortal gods.
Hundreds of millions of suns, hundreds of millions of moons,
Hundreds of millions of rivers, lakes, and oceans.
‘Shat Koti Vishnu, Brahma, Mahesh,
Shat Koti Jishnu, Jalapati, Dhanesh,
Shat Koti Rudr, Shat Koti Kaal,
Hundreds of millions of Vishnus, Brahmas, and Maheshas,
Hundreds of millions of Jishnus, water gods, and Dhaneshas,
Hundreds of millions of Rudras, hundreds of millions of Kals,
Shat Koti Dandadhar Lokapaal.
Zanjeer Badhaakar Saadh Inhen,
Haan-Haan Duryodhan! Baandh Inhen.
Hundreds of millions of staff-bearing guardians of the world.
Bind them with chains,
Yes-yes, Duryodhan! Bind them.
Alakh Niranjan Bhav Bhay Bhanjan
Janam Naranjan Data, Janam Naranjan Data
The unknowable, the fearless, the dispeller of fear
The one who was born to please, the one who was born to please
Rakhte Charan Mein Apne Bhagat Ko
Mann Nirmal Ho Jata! Mann Nirmal Ho Jata!
Keep your devotee at your feet
Let the mind become pure! Let the mind become pure!
Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
Bhajman Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
O Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
O Worshiper of Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
‘Bhoolok, Atal, Paataal Dekh,
—
Gat Aur Anaagat Kaal Dekh,
Yah Dekh Jagat Ka Aadi-Srjan,
"Look at the earth, the netherworld, and the sky,
Look at the past and future times,
See the creation of the world,
Yah Dekh, Mahaabhaarat Ka Ran,
Mrtakon Se Patee Huee Bhoo Hai,
Pahachaan, Isamen Kahaan Too Hai.
See the battle of the Mahabharata,
The earth is covered with the dead,
Recognize, where are you in this?
‘Ambar Mein Kuntal-Jaal Dekh,
Pad Ke Neeche Paataal Dekh,
Mutthee Mein Teenon Kaal Dekh,
"See the matted hair in the sky,
See the netherworld under your feet,
See the three times in your fist,
Mera Svaroop Vikaraal Dekh.
Sab Janm Mujhee Se Paate Hain,
Phir Laut Mujhee Mein Aate Hain.
See my terrible form.
All births come from me,
And then they return to me.
‘Jihva Se Kadhatee Jvaal Saghan,
Saanson Mein Paata Janm Pavan,
Pad Jaatee Meree Drshti Jidhar,
"My tongue spits out flames,
My breath gives birth to the wind,
Wherever my gaze falls,
Hansane Lagatee Hai Srshti Udhar!
Main Jabhee Moondata Hoon Lochan,
Chha Jaata Chaaron Or Maran.
The creation there starts laughing!
When I close my eyes,
Death spreads everywhere.
‘Baandhane Mujhe To Aaya Hai,
Zanjeer Badee Kya Laaya Hai?
Yadi Mujhe Baandhana Chaahe Man,
"You have come to bind me,
What kind of chain have you brought?
If man wants to bind me,
Pahale To Baandh Anant Gagan.
Soone Ko Saadh Na Sakata Hai,
Vah Mujhe Baandh Kab Sakata Hai?
First, he must bind the infinite sky.
He cannot even bind the moon,
How can he bind me?
Alakh Niranjan Bhav Bhay Bhanjan
Janam Naranjan Data, Janam Naranjan Data
The unknowable, the fearless, the dispeller of fear
The one who was born to please, the one who was born to please
Chakra Gadaa Kar Kamal Dhare
Dekhat Mann Ati Sukh Paata,
Dekhat Mann Ati Sukh Paata.
He holds the discus, the mace, and the lotus
Seeing him, the mind finds great happiness,
Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
Bhajman Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
O Shrivan Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
O Worshiper of Narayan Narayan Hari Hari
—
‘Hit-Vachan Nahin Toone Maana,
Maitree Ka Mooly Na Pahachaana,
To Le, Main Bhee Ab Jaata Hoon,
"You did not accept good advice,
You did not understand the value of friendship,
So I am leaving now,
Antim Sankalp Sunaata Hoon.
Yaachana Nahin, Ab Ran Hoga,
Jeevan-Jay Ya Ki Maran Hoga.
Listen to my final decision.
No more pleading, now there will be war,
It will be victory or death.
‘Takaraayenge Nakshatr-Nikar,
Barasegee Bhoo Par Vahni Prakhar,
Phan Sheshanaag Ka Dolega,
"The stars will crumble,
Fierce fire will rain down on the earth,
The hood of Shesha will shake,
Vikaraal Kaal Munh Kholega.
Duryodhan! Ran Aisa Hoga
Phir Kabhee Nahin Jaisa Hoga
The terrible Kaal will open his mouth.
Duryodhan! Such a war will happen,
It will never happen again.
‘Bhaee Par Bhaee Tootenge,
Vish-Baan Boond-Se Chhootenge,
Vaayas-Shrrgaal Sukh Lootenge,
"Brothers will fight against brothers,
Arrows will fly like rain,
Winds will steal away happiness,
Saubhaagy Manuj Ke Phootenge.
Aakhir Too Bhooshaayee Hoga,
Hinsa Ka Par, Daayee Hoga.
The good fortune of man will be shattered,
In the end, you will be hungry,
You will be responsible for the violence.
‘Thee Sabha Sann, Sab Log Dare,
Chup The Ya The Behosh Pade.
Keval Do Nar Na Aghaate The,
The whole court was silent,
Everyone was scared or unconscious.
Only two men were not afraid,
Dhrtaraashtr-Vidur Sukh Paate The.
Kar Jod Khade Pramudit, Nirbhay,
Donon Pukaarate The ‘Jay-Jay’!
Dhritarashtra and Vidur were happy.
Standing with folded hands, joyful and fearless,
Both were calling out ‘Jai-jay’!"
The song’s video editor, Alok Chouhan, focuses on bringing the lyrics and the essence of “Rashmirathi” to the forefront, The accompanying music video, with its related images and visuals, enhances the storytelling, creating a compelling audio-visual experience.
KRISHNA KI CHETAVANI (RASHMIRATHI) MUSIC VIDEO
“Rashmirathi.” They emphasize the importance of justice, friendship, and the consequences of ignoring one’s moral duties. The epic’s deep philosophical insights are conveyed through powerful metaphors and vivid imagery, making it accessible to a modern audience.
| KRISHNA KI CHETAVANI (RASHMIRATHI) SONG DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Track Name | Krishna Ki Chetavani (rashmirathi) |
| Singer(s) | Agam Aggarwal, Siddharth Sharma |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Ramdhari Singh Dinkar |
| Composer(s) | Agam Aggarwal |