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This bhajan is a traditional Rajasthani folk song, composed in the Pushti Marg tradition. The spiritual significance of this bhajan lies in its ability to invoke the blessings of Chāmuā Māhārāī, a fierce form of the goddess Durga. The phalaśruti of this bhajan is said to bring the devotee closer to the divine, granting them spiritual growth and self-realization.
Why Devotees Love This Bhajan
Devotees love this bhajan for its soul-stirring melody and profound lyrics, which evoke a deep sense of longing and devotion. The bhajan is often chanted for divine union and to seek the blessings of Chāmuā Māhārāī.
Lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari)
धीरे धीरे चाल मारी,
घाटा री धरियाणी ये,
अरे होले होले हाल मारी,
चामुंडा महारानी ये,
हे लाल चुन्दड़ मारी उड़ जासी।。
अरे सेरा री असवारी मैया,
जबरा जंगल वाली वो,
अरे जबरा जंगल वाली मैया,
ऊँचे डूंगर वाली वो,
हे लाल चुन्दड़ मारी उड़ जासी,
धीरे धीरे चाल म्हारी,
घाटा री धारियाणी ये।。
अरे छण छण बाजे पायलिया,
माँ ऊँचे दूंगर वाली वो,
ए पावा की पीजनिया,
बिखर जासी,
धीरे धीरे चाल म्हारी,
घाटा री धारियाणी ये।。
अरे जगदम्बा थारी बाड़ी में,
मैं केसर क्यारी बायि वो,
अरे ऊँचे डूंगर घाटा मे,
मैं केसर क्यारी बायी वो,
ए होले होले चाल मारी चामुंडा,
जगदम्बा थारी बाड़ी मे,
मे केसर क्यारी बायि वो।。
अरे ऊंचा देवल बणीया मारी,
जोगणिया महारानी वो,
अरे उचा देवल बणीया मारी,
घाटा री महारानी वो,
अरे दर्सन देवो मारी चामुंडा,
होले होले हाल मारी,
चामुंडा महारानी वो।。
अरे नवराता को मेलो लागे,
घाटा की महारानी वो,
अरे भारी भिड़ा होवे सवारी,
घाटा की महारानी वो,
ए सरवर जुलण आवो जी,
धीरे धीरे हाल मारी,
चामुंडा महारानी ये।。
अरे थारा लाड लड़ावु मैया,
थारी महिमा गावु वो,
अरे सिर पे हाथ रखजों मैया,
सरणे सिस नमावु वो,
ए महादेवा महिमा गावे जी,
धीरे धीरे हाल मारी,
चामुंडा महारानी वो।。
धीरे धीरे चाल मारी,
घाटा री धरियाणी ये,
अरे होले होले हाल मारी,
चामुंडा महारानी ये,
हे लाल चुन्दड़ मारी उड़ जासी।。
English Transliteration
Dhire dhire chaal maari,
Ghaata ree dhaariyaani ye,
Are hole hole haal maari,
Chaamundaa mahaaraani ye,
He laal chundad maari ud jaasi.
Are sera ree asavaari maiyaa,
Jabra jungle vaali vo,
Are jabra jungle vaali maiyaa,
Oonche dúngar vaali vo,
He laal chundad maari ud jaasi,
Dhire dhire chaal mhaari,
Ghaata ree dhaariyaani ye.
Are chhan chhan baaje payaliyaa,
Maa oonche dúngar vaali vo,
E paava kee peejaniiyaa,
Bikhar jaasi,
Dhire dhire chaal mhaari,
Ghaata ree dhaariyaani ye.
Are jagadambaa thaari baadi me,
Main kesar kyaari baayi vo,
Are oonche dúngar ghaata me,
Main kesar kyaari baayi vo,
E hole hole chaal maari chaamundaa,
Jagadambaa thaari baadi me,
Me kesar kyaari baayi vo.
Are oonchaa devaal baniyaa maari,
Joganiyaa mahaaraani vo,
Are uchaa devaal baniyaa maari,
Ghaata ree mahaaraani vo,
Are darshan devo maari chaamundaa,
Hole hole haal maari,
Chaamundaa mahaaraani vo.
Are navaraata ko melo laage,
Ghaata kee mahaaraani vo,
Are bhaari bhidaa hoe saavari,
Ghaata kee mahaaraani vo,
E sarvar julaan aavo jee,
Dhire dhire haal maari,
Chaamundaa mahaaraani ye.
Are thaara laad ladavu maiyaa,
Thaari mahimaa gaavu vo,
Are sir pe haath rakho maiyaa,
Sarne sis nomaavu vo,
E mahaadevaa mahimaa gaave jee,
Dhire dhire haal maari,
Chaamundaa mahaaraani vo.
Dhire dhire chaal maari,
Ghaata ree dhaariyaani ye,
Are hole hole haal maari,
Chaamundaa mahaaraani ye,
He laal chundad maari ud jaasi.
Simple English Meaning
The bhajan describes the glory of Chāmuā Māhārāī, who resides in the hills and forests. The devotee longs to have a glimpse of the goddess and seeks her blessings. The bhajan is a prayer to the goddess to grant the devotee spiritual growth and self-realization.
When & How to Chant
This bhajan can be chanted at any time, but it is especially beneficial during the Navaratri festival. The devotee can offer prayers and worship to Chāmuā Māhārāī, and seek her blessings for spiritual growth and self-realization.
Cultural Notes
This bhajan is a traditional Rajasthani folk song, and is often sung by devotees in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The bhajan has been sung by many famous singers, including Mukesh Mahadeva.
