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The composer of this bhajan is not explicitly mentioned, but it is deeply rooted in the Pushti Marg tradition, which emphasizes the path of devotion and love towards the divine. The phalaśruti or spiritual benefit of chanting this bhajan is to experience divine union and to find comfort in the midst of separation from the beloved Lord.
Why Devotees Love This Bhajan: It is chanted for divine union and brings comfort in separation.
Lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari)
कैसे जिए हम रघुवर,
तुम्हारे बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।。
मेरे पापों का कोई,
ठिकाना नहीं,
तुम्हरी करुणा का कोई,
बहाना नहीं,
मुझे दर्शन दे,
अवगुण निहारे बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।。
मुझे प्रीत की रीत,
सीखा दो पिया,
अपनी यादों में रोना,
सीखा दो पिया,
जीवन नीरस है,
अखियों के तारे बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।bd。
सारे पतितों के पतवार,
तुम ही तो हो,
दीन दुखियों की सरकार,
तुम ही तो हो,
अब मैं जाऊं कहाँ,
तुम्हरे द्वारे बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।。
बसे नैनो में प्यारी,
सुरतिया तेरी,
नाचे ह्रदय में प्यारी,
मूरतिया तेरी,
प्राण व्याकुल है,
प्राणों के बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।。
कैसे जिए हम रघुवर,
तुम्हारे बिना,
मेरा मन ही ना माने,
तुम्हारे बिना।。
English Transliteration
Kaise jiyen ham Raghurvar,
tumhare bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Mere paapon ka koi,
thikana nahin,
tumhari karuna ka koi,
bahaana nahin,
mujhe darshan de,
avgun nihare bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Mujhe preet ki reet,
sikha do piya,
apni yaadon men rona,
sikha do piya,
jivan neeras hai,
akhion ke taare bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Saare patiton ke patvar,
tum hi to ho,
din dukiyon ki sarkar,
tum hi to ho,
ab main jaoon kahan,
tumhare dwaray bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Base naino men pyari,
suratiya teri,
naache hriday men pyari,
muratiya teri,
praan vyakul hai,
pranon ke bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Kaise jiyen ham Raghurvar,
tumhare bina,
mera man hi na mane,
tumhare bina।
Simple English Meaning
This bhajan is a heartfelt plea to Lord Raghurvar, expressing the devotee’s inability to live without His presence. The devotee acknowledges their sinful nature and seeks the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness. They yearn for the Lord’s darshan (vision) and guidance, without which life seems meaningless. The bhajan is a beautiful expression of devotion, longing, and surrender to the divine will.
When & How to Chant
This bhajan can be chanted at any time, but it is most beneficial during the early morning hours or during aarti (worship) ceremonies. Devotees can chant this bhajan while performing their daily puja (worship) or during special occasions like festivals and Utsavs. The ideal way to chant this bhajan is with a sincere and devoted heart, focusing on the meaning and emotion behind the words.
Cultural Notes
This bhajan is a part of the Rajasthani bhajan tradition and is often sung by renowned singers like Anup Jalota and M.S. Subbulakshmi. The bhajan is also popular during festivals like Navratri and Diwali, where it is sung with great devotion and fervor.

