Nirali Kartik joins Vela Ghana Bhil to freshen a traditional bhajan. The vocalist writes extra lines, and the arranger keeps the village groove.
Released: January 9, 2026
Mannde Ji Mala
Nirali Kartik | Vela Ghana Bhil
Mannde Ji Mala Lyrics English Translation by Nirali Kartik | Vela Ghana Bhil
The poet says, ‘The priest is in your mind, the mosque is in your mind,’ and cuts the pilgrim ticket. Henna beds and flower waits stay ready for the inner guest.
Mannde Ji Maala Mann Mein Phire BandaThe beads of the mind are the ones a person turns,
Tan Mein Tu Hi Tu Hi Karewhile their soul chants, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Mannde Ji Maala Mann Mein Phire BandaThe beads of the mind are the ones a person turns,
Tan Mein Tu Hi Tu Hi Kareand their soul keeps chanting, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Mann Mein Maulana Mann Mein MasjidThe priest is in your mind, the mosque is in your mind,
Makke Da Panth Ka Ker Kareso why bother making the long journey to ‘Mecca’?
Mannde Ji Maala Mann Mein Phire BandaThe beads of the mind are the ones a person turns,
Tan Mein Tu Hi Tu Hi Karewhile their soul chants, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Sej Savaarun Phoolda BichhaavunI’ve prepared the bed and laid down the flowers,
Jovun Tari Vaat Piyu Piyu Kareand I’m waiting for you as my heart calls out for my love.
Mannde Ji Maala Tu Hi Tu Hi KareThe rosary of my mind just keeps repeating, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Mann Mein Je Ganga Mann Mein Je JamunaThe ‘Ganges’ is in your mind, the ‘Jamuna’ is in your mind,
Kaashi Ja Panth Ka Ker Kareso why bother making the long journey to ‘Kashi’?
Mannde Ji Maala Mann Mein Phire BandaThe beads of the mind are the ones a person turns,
Tan Mein Tu Hi Tu Hi Kareand their soul keeps chanting, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Mann Mein Dhaman Hai Mann Mein AngaaraThe bellows are in your mind, the embers are in your mind,
Andar Betho Luhaari Ro Ghat Ghadeand the blacksmith sitting inside you is forging the vessel of your life.
Mannde Ji Maala Tu Hi Tu Hi KareThe rosary of the mind just keeps repeating, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Kahat Kabira Suno Bhai SadhoKabir says, listen, O wise one,
Khoje Tene Khabaru Ahiyaan Padethe one who truly searches will find the answers right here.
Mannde Ji Maala Mann Mein Phire BandaThe beads of the mind are the ones a person turns,
Tan Mein Tu Hi Tu Hi Karewhile their soul chants, ‘It’s only You, it’s only You.’
Mannde Ji Mala Music Video
‘Mannde Ji Mala’ lyrics offer a pocket shrine you can carry anywhere. The folk duet makes the chant sound like home, not homework.