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This sacred bhajan, आसोत्ररा रा देव बड़ा तपधारी, is dedicated to Lord Shyam, a revered deity in the Rajasthani tradition. The composer of this bhajan is Mahendra Singh Bawtara, and it is sung by Ramesh Dewasi.
This bhajan is part of the Pushti Marg tradition, which emphasizes the importance of devotion and surrender to the divine. The phalaśruti of this bhajan is to attain divine union and spiritual growth. Devotees believe that chanting this bhajan brings them closer to Lord Shyam and helps them experience his divine love and guidance.
Why Devotees Love This Bhajan
Devotees love this bhajan for its soothing melody and meaningful lyrics, which express the deep longing for divine union and spiritual growth. It is often chanted during aarti and other devotional gatherings to create a sacred atmosphere and connect with the divine.
Lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari)
आसोत्ररा रा देव बड़ा तपधारी,
म्हारा खेतेश्वर जी आप,
बड़ा उपकारी,
म्हारा पुरोहित कुल रा देव,
बड़ा तपधारी बड़ा अवतारी।।
हे बिजरोल खेड़ा जन्म है धरायो,
आनंद है छायो
पिता शेरसिंह जी रे घरे,
है मंगल गावे,,
माँ श्रंगारो रा लाल आप कहवाये,
गुरुवर कहवाये।।
हे गुणेशानंदजी गुरु,
आपरा कहावे,
शरण में रखावे,
गुरु भक्ति रो मार्ग,
सदा ही सत्य बतावे,
थे ब्रह्रा रा अवतारी,
बाल भ्रमचारी।।
हे खेड़ा गाव ने छोड़,
आसोत्ररा में आवे,
हे आनंद है छावे,
ब्रह्म-सावंतरी संग में बिाय,,
प्रतिष्ठा करावे,
दाता तुलसारामजी रे,
सर पे हाथ है धरावे।।
हे तुलसारामजी करे,
सेवना थोरी गुरुजी थोरी,
ए तो ध्यानारामजी,
दाता रे छवर ढुलावे,
दाता दिल के है दातार,
दया बरसावे,
मेहर करावे।।
लिखे भजन महेन्द्रसिंह,
राजगुरु भाव भक्ति सू लिखावे,
ओ तो बावतरा सु आवे,
कृपा थारी पावे,
गुरु शरणा में शीश निवावे,
दर्शन थोरा पावे,
धणी पावे।।
आसोत्ररा रा देव बड़ा तपधारी,
म्हारा खेतेश्वर जी आप,
बड़ा उपकारी,
म्हारा पुरोहित कुल रा देव,
बड़ा तपधारी बड़ा अवतारी।।
English Transliteration
Aasotraa ra dev bada tapdhaaree,
Mhaara kheteshwar jee aap,
Bada upakaaree,
Mhaara purohit kul ra dev,
Bada tapdhaaree bada avataree..
He bijarol kheaa janm hai dharaayo,
Aanand hai chhaayo
Pitaa sheerasingh jee re ghare,
Hai mangal gaave,,
Maan shringaaro ra laal aap kahvaaye,
Guruvar kahvaaye..
He guneshaanandjee guru,
Apara kahaa ve,
Sharan mein rakh aa ve,
Guru bhakti ro maarg,
Sadaa hee saty bataa ve,
The brahma ra avataree,
Baal bhramachaaree..
He kheaa gaav ne chhod,
Aasotraa mein aave,
He aanand hai chhaave,
Brahm-saavantree sang mein bithaay,,
Pratishhaa karaa ve,
Daataa tulasaraam jee re,
Sar pe haath hai dhar aa ve..
He tulasaraam jee kare,
Sevnaa thoree gurujee thoree,
E to dhyaanaraam jee,
Daataa re chhavar hulaave,
Daataa dil ke hai daataar,
Dayaa bar saa ve,
Mehr karaa ve..
Likh e bhajan mahendrasingh,
Raajaguru bhaav bhakti soo likhaa ve,
O to baavtaraa su aave,
Krpa thaaree paave,
Guru sharnaa mein sheesh nivaave,
Darshan thora paave,
Dhanee paave..
Aasotraa ra dev bada tapdhaaree,
Mhaara kheteshwar jee aap,
Bada upakaaree,
Mhaara purohit kul ra dev,
Bada tapdhaaree bada avataree..
Simple English Meaning
This bhajan is a heartfelt prayer to Lord Shyam, seeking his divine love and guidance. The lyrics express the devotee’s longing for spiritual growth and union with the divine. The bhajan also praises the greatness of Lord Shyam and his role as a spiritual guide and protector.
When & How to Chant
This bhajan can be chanted during aarti and other devotional gatherings, or as part of one’s daily spiritual practice. It is recommended to chant this bhajan with devotion and sincerity, focusing on the meaning and emotion behind the words.
Cultural Notes
This bhajan is a part of the Rajasthani folk tradition and is often sung by devotees in Rajasthan and other parts of India. The melody and lyrics are characteristic of the Pushti Marg tradition, which emphasizes the importance of devotion and surrender to the divine.
